• WWE Officials See SmackDown Wrestler As Breakout Star For 2026
WWE officials are reportedly “very high” on new SmackDown star Lash Legend following her recent showing at Survivor Series 2025. According to Bodyslam, multiple higher-ups backstage were said to be extremely pleased with her performance in the Women’s WarGames Match, viewing it as a major statement moment for the rising star.
Legend, who has steadily grown in presence and has been highlighted more prominently over the past year, earned strong internal praise for how she handled the high-pressure environment and the physical demands of the match. One source noted that her poise, athleticism, and overall delivery during the chaotic WarGames bout confirmed what many in the company already believed.
As a result, there is reportedly a growing belief within WWE that Legend is positioned for a breakout year in 2026. Officials see her as someone who has rapidly developed, both in the ring and as an on-screen character, and is now nearing the level required for significant main-roster opportunities.
Lash Legend is currently in a tag team with Nia Jax and they have their eyes on the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
• Randy Orton’s WWE TV Return Date Revealed
Randy Orton is gearing up for a WWE TV return in the new year. A new promotional poster for SmackDown suggests that The Viper will be back in time for Royal Rumble 2026.
WWE has been running without Orton since the October 3rd episode of SmackDown, where he was written off TV after Bronson Reed brutally attacked him with several Tsunamis after a tag team match.
However, Orton is now being advertised on the official poster for the January 30, 2026, episode of SmackDown in Saudi Arabia. This show is the final episode before the Royal Rumble PLE, which is being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time on January 31st.
• Fans Call Out Undertaker For Reminding Them About Chris Benoit
Shilloh Hill was mentored by The Undertaker in the WWE LFG (Legends & Future Greats) show, where he ended up winning season 2 and got signed to NXT.
On this week’s NXT, Hill had his official debut match, where he defeated Lexis King.
What a debut! 😱@shiloh_wwe makes a STATEMENT with a win over @LexisKingWWE!! pic.twitter.com/HJr4p6bFzL
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2025
Undertaker tweeted the following to praise Shilloh:
“The Toothless Aggression Era is officially underway!
Many more victories for @shiloh_wwe to come.”
The Deadman’s tweet indirectly reminded fans of Chris Benoit, as “Toothless Aggression” was associated with Benoit.
Taker received a lot of Benoit-related replies from fans:
“Uh that was Benoits catchphrase at one point”
“Era already happened OG”
“I don’t think you can use that nickname”
“Poor choice of words bro.”
“Omg a Benoit mention , we finally healing”
“Wwe: Here is an idea-Lets pretend he didn’t exist…..”
“Toothless Aggression… Alexa, play Whatever by Our Lady Peace”
“I mean you COULD call it that and it’s not like that phrase was trademarked to Benoit…but should we call it that? Does that apply here? Benoit WAS Toothless Aggression. I don’t see the aggression with this guy. Nothing in his style reminds me of the technical style of Benoit.”
“Very poor choice of words”
“Toothless what???”
“I just Googled that and the first result is Benoit’s Wiki”
“Right? You could even say he’s rabid”
“We all know the real toothless aggressor. that is a temu version”
“error404 reference”
“I hope it doesn’t end like the last one”
“nope there can only be one”
“TAKER YOU ARE A LEGEND BUT LMFOAOAOAOAO WHY DID YOU SAY THIS”
“you can’t say that, Chris Benoit coined that phrase!”
“oh maybe can just never use that phrase ever again after 2007”
“Undertaker’s pr gal doesn’t know….. This tweet will be gone in the morning”
“ahhh yes beniot is back”
“Real fans will never forget the original….”
“Benoit is coming back?!?”
“The rabbid wolverine Shiloh”
