Below are some top news stories of the day, involving Stephanie McMahon and Maria Kanellis.
• Vince Russo has claimed that Stephanie McMahon may be playing a more significant behind-the-scenes role in WWE than people realize.
Despite not being directly involved in WWE since 2023, Russo suggested that McMahon is “very active behind the scenes” and that the company is keeping her involvement quiet.
“I’m hearing through the grapevine somebody is very active behind the scenes at the WWE and it’s being kept very, very hush-hush.
I’m hearing Stephanie is back in the fold big time. This is what I’m hearing. She is back in the fold big time and they’re trying to keep it quiet,” Russo stated during an interview with SK Wrestling.
There is no official confirmation of Russo’s claims, but fans are curious to see if Stephanie McMahon will respond to the rumors, especially given her long-standing impact on the company.
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• Maria Kanellis has shared an update on her health and uncertain future with AEW. Kanellis was scheduled for surgery in September to remove a mass on her adrenal gland, but is still awaiting details from her surgeon about the procedure.
She revealed that they will determine whether they will “go in from the front or the back” and that she has upcoming tests and an ultrasound.
Kanellis’ contract with AEW is set to expire on October 31st, and she has yet to hear from Tony Khan about a renewal. “I’ve reached out to see if they’re signing me, but I really haven’t heard anything,” she explained in a recent Instagram update.
While she has a rich history in WWE and other promotions, Kanellis’ current stint in AEW, where she debuted in October 2022, may be coming to an end if a new deal isn’t reached. Fans are left wondering about her future both in wrestling and her health as she prepares for surgery.
