• WWE Is Interested In AEW Tag Team
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) may soon be entering free agency, and they’ve reportedly caught WWE’s attention. According to Wrestling Observer, the former AEW World Tag Team Champions are in the final year of their contracts. It’s unclear if All Elite Wrestling plans to extend those deals by adding time for any past injuries.
Meanwhile, Fightful Select reports that WWE has expressed interest in the team. This interest came before the specific details of their AEW contract timeline were known. At this point, it’s not confirmed whether Private Party has been approached by AEW for a renewal or if WWE has made any direct moves.
• Update On R-Truth’s Name On SmackDown
On last night’s SmackDown, WWE still referred to Ron Killings as R-Truth and even used the R-Truth name on a match graphic for next week, where he’ll face Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena in a non-title match.
WrestleVotes reported the following about Ron’s name:
“I was told specifically ‘he will still be known as R-Truth despite being referred to by his real name.'”
On last night’s SmackDown, R-Truth attacked Cena in two segments and even locked him in the STF.
Below is the card for next week’s episode:
– Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena vs. Ron Killings in a non-title match
– Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn in the Semi-Final of the King of the Ring tournament
– Alexa Bliss vs. TBD in the Semi-Final of the Queen of the Ring tournament
• Real Reason Jey Uso Lost The World Heavyweight Championship
Jey Uso’s run as World Heavyweight Champion was cut short on this week’s RAW, when he lost the title back to Gunther. The match ended with Gunther putting Uso to sleep with the sleeper hold, reclaiming the championship he previously held.
According to Wrestling Observer, the title change wasn’t just about storyline direction — it had a bigger purpose. WWE’s Chief Content Officer Triple H reportedly made the decision to put the title back on Gunther because of a planned match against Goldberg on the July 12 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta, Georgia, that will fall on the same day as AEW All In: Texas, making it strategically significant.
The Goldberg vs. Gunther match is expected to be Goldberg’s retirement bout, adding to the reason for making it a title match. Goldberg is currently set to return on next week’s RAW, where the feud is likely to begin.
Goldberg has been preparing for his final match over the last several months. While he’s confirmed ongoing physical issues — including being unable to run without pain due to knee issues — he remains committed to delivering a proper farewell.
