• WWE Star Is Looking Incredibly Muscular Ahead Of Rumored Return On Tomorrow’s RAW
Momentum is building toward Chad Gable making his way back to WWE television after an extended absence. Gable has been out for several months due to a shoulder injury that disrupted multiple creative plans during the summer. According to Fightful Select, that recovery is now nearing its final stages, with a return expected sooner rather than later.
He has recently been training at the WWE Performance Center, where he has been preparing to resume in-ring action. Internally, the belief is that Gable will be cleared in time for Royal Rumble 2026 in Saudi Arabia on January 31, with hope that he could return even earlier.
During his absence, WWE shifted his El Grande Americano gimmick to Ludwig Kaiser, a move that is expected to be addressed once Gable is back in the mix.
PWInsider later reported that some people in WWE believe Gable’s return could happen as soon as tomorrow night on RAW, which will be the one-year RAW Netflix anniversary episode.
Ahead of this rumored return, Gable is in incredible shape. Below is a new training video that Gable posted:
Chad Gable looking incredibly muscular ahead of rumored WWE TV returnpic.twitter.com/a8NNku8ajE
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) January 4, 2026
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• Injured Star Is Almost Ready To Return, WWE Planning Babyface Push For Her
Zoey Stark has been sidelined since May 2025 after suffering a devastating knee injury during a Money In The Bank qualifying Triple Threat Match against Rhea Ripley and Kairi Sane. While going for a Missile Dropkick on Sane, Stark landed awkwardly, resulting in a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus.
The 31-year-old underwent a three-hour surgical procedure to repair the damage and has been out of action ever since.
Zoey is teasing that she is almost ready to return, as she posted the following:
Almost….⏳️💪 pic.twitter.com/gTpttXMbGT
— Zoey Stark (@ZoeyStarkWWE) January 4, 2026
According to Bodyslam+, Stark’s recovery is progressing positively. WWE officials reportedly remain very optimistic about her future and have already begun discussing potential creative plans for her comeback, including a babyface run when she’s cleared to compete again.
Stark previously revealed that she had partially lost motion in her leg following the surgery, but managed to regain it later, noting that her recovery has been progressing well.

