Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring Mickie James and Aleister Black.
• Mickie James delivered a candid critique of certain female wrestlers’ ring attire on tonight’s episode of WWE LFG, expressing her frustration with what she perceives as a step backward from the hard-fought progress made during the “Diva Era.”
After Zena Sterling’s match, Mickie acknowledged Sterling’s new gear but used the moment to make a broader point. “I like your new gear,” she said, before adding, “I lived during the Diva Era, and we fought very, very hard to not have to wrestle in lingerie anymore.”
James then bluntly addressed her concerns. “Since because I am a female, I can speak on this. It’s very frustrating when women go out there and wrestle and all I see is their a$$. I can’t look past that—it’s all I see. It’s very distracting.”
She clarified that her criticism wasn’t intended to be personal, but rather a commentary on the image being presented. “You want to be taken seriously as a wrestler, but you are pretty much wrestling in jazzed-up lingerie,” James stated. “And that’s my opinion. And that’s coming from someone who’s had their a$$ on TV a lot.”
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— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) March 31, 2025
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• Fans are buzzing with speculation about Aleister Black’s potential WWE return date, fueled by a series of mysterious vignettes airing on SmackDown. While Rey Fenix’s identity was revealed this week, another set of videos (which are for Black, according to multiple sources) continues to intrigue viewers.
The vignettes, characterized by the recurring number “4” and other cryptic symbols, took a new turn this past Friday. A brief flash of the Roman numerals “XXV” (25) appeared, leading fans to believe this is a direct clue.
Combining the “4” and “25,” many now speculate that Aleister Black will return on the April 25th episode of SmackDown. This date holds significance as it’s the first episode of SmackDown following WrestleMania 41, making it an ideal time for a major return to generate excitement.
John Cena is also advertised to appear on this episode.
