• MJF Reacts To Ronda Rousey Criticizing WWE’s Booking
Ronda Rousey had a feud with Alexa Bliss in the summer of 2018. She took down The Goddess to win the RAW Women’s Championship at SummerSlam 2018 and then also got a win over her at Hell in a Cell later that year.
Despite being booked to go over in the feud, the former Women’s Champion was unhappy with it because she believed the feud was booked only due to Bliss’ high merch sales.
AEW’s MJF took to X to share his opinion on Rousey’s comments. He implied that it made sense for WWE to book the feud because pro wrestling is a business, and stars with high merch sales usually get booked in major feuds:
“It’s almost like pro wrestling much like any professional sport functions as a business.
F**king crazy”
• Major Name Is In Chicago Ahead Of SmackDown
WWE is preparing for what could be one of its most significant episodes of SmackDown this year, and the presence of Brock Lesnar may add even more star power to the night.
Fightful Select reports that Lesnar has been booked to travel to Chicago this week, with internal discussions pointing to him potentially appearing on Friday’s SmackDown. Sources within WWE indicated that he was originally scheduled to be in the city on Thursday, further fueling speculation of his involvement in the show.
The Chicago show already carries weight, as WrestleVotes revealed that it is expected to be the final SmackDown appearance of John Cena’s career. Cena and Lesnar are set to meet at Wrestlepalooza on September 20, though WWE has not officially announced the match on television.
The episode appears to be part of a deliberate effort to stack both SmackDown and the upcoming Wrestlepalooza card with marquee names. With Chicago known for its passionate fanbase, the company is expected to use this week’s show as a momentum-building platform leading into the ESPN debut of Wrestlepalooza.
If Lesnar does appear, Friday’s broadcast could serve as the launching point for his anticipated clash with Cena. With one legend departing and another stepping into the spotlight, WWE is clearly positioning Chicago as the setting for a pivotal moment on the road to its next major event.
And if that isn’t enough, CM Punk will appear and there are rumors that AJ Lee could make her first appearance on WWE TV after 10 years as well.
Also Read: Naomi Reacts To Rumors of AJ Lee’s WWE Return
• Top NXT Star Is Getting Called Up Before The End of 2025
NXT Superstar Tony D’Angelo is reportedly set to make the jump to WWE’s main roster before the end of the year. The update comes via WrestleVotes, which notes that the long-running “Don of NXT” is on track for a promotion to either RAW or SmackDown in the coming months.
D’Angelo’s mob-inspired persona, which has been central to his presentation since his 2021 debut, is expected to remain intact following the move. However, sources indicate the gimmick will likely undergo slight refinements to better align with the broader creative landscape of WWE’s flagship shows.
Since arriving in NXT, D’Angelo has become one of the brand’s most recognizable personalities. Leading “The D’Angelo Family,” he has been involved in high-profile storylines and held the NXT Tag Team Championship twice and the NXT North American Championship once.
While no official date or brand placement has been confirmed, anticipation is growing for D’Angelo’s introduction to a wider audience on Netflix or the USA Network.
