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Brock Lesnar has spent most of his WWE career being known as one of the most dominant stars ever, and fans usually know him for his serious attitude. But former WWE star Bull Buchanan has now shared a story that shows a different side of Lesnar. Buchanan recently revealed that Lesnar once spoke to Vince McMahon on his behalf after Buchanan’s partnership with John Cena came to an end.

Sami Zayn made his return on the July 17 episode of WWE SmackDown, ending his short mental health break. The former Undisputed WWE Champion showed up during the main event, attacked CM Punk, and turned the closing moments of the show into complete chaos involving Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER. Zayn’s return comes at an important time before SummerSlam. At SNME, Cody Rhodes and WWE Champion CM Punk will face Gunther and Sami Zayn in a tag team match.

WWE RAW star Jacob Fatu has become a fan favorite in a very short time, thanks to his hard-hitting wrestling style and passionate promos. Instead of sticking closely to scripted lines, Fatu prefers to speak naturally and be himself. While fans love that approach, he admits it can sometimes make WWE officials a little nervous. Speaking in a recent interview with Hot 97, Fatu explained why staying true to himself is more important than following a script.

Former TNA Knockout Shelly Martinez has revealed that her departure from the company had nothing to do with losing her passion for professional wrestling. Instead, she says a serious financial crisis left her with no choice but to walk away, shedding light on the hardships some wrestlers faced behind the scenes. Martinez shared the story on her Too Much Information podcast while reflecting on recent comments about pay within TNA’s Knockouts division.

For about three months, WWE fans wondered about the reason behind CM Punk’s absence following the RAW after WrestleMania 42. Since WWE never gave an official reason, fans came up with different theories. Now, the WWE Champion has finally explained what really happened. Speaking to ESPN New York, Punk said his break had nothing to do with an injury. In fact, this emerged as the first time in his wrestling career that he had taken time off due to injury or needing surgery.

CM Punk has never been shy about speaking his mind. This time, the Undisputed WWE Champion opened up about why he chose to step away from Twitter altogether. Rather than criticism of his wrestling career, Punk revealed that one particular post made him rethink whether the platform was worth his time. Speaking with ESPN New York ahead of WWE’s event at Madison Square Garden, Punk explained that his decision came after a moment that changed his perspective on social media.

Jacob Fatu has built a reputation as one of WWE’s most intimidating competitors, but outside the ring, the “Samoan Werewolf” says one person completely changed the way he approaches fans. Ahead of SummerSlam, Fatu opened up about a lesson from his wife that continues to shape every public interaction. Speaking during an appearance on Hot 97, Fatu shared how a difficult moment early in his rise forced him to look at fame from a very different perspective.

WWE’s new Club WWE membership is already packed with exclusive content. Nevertheless, Rob Fee says fans should also watch closely for some fun hidden details. WWE’s Director of Character Development revealed that every original Club WWE series features horror movie Easter Eggs. It’s a small creative touch that reflects Fee’s love for horror films and storytelling.

Willow Nightingale was set to make her return to Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling this weekend. However, unexpected travel problems have changed those plans. A last-minute issue has forced the AEW star to pull out of Summer Sun Princess. This leaves fans waiting a little longer for her anticipated return to Japan. The change comes just days after Nightingale regained momentum in AEW, making the timing of the setback all the more unfortunate.

The field for WWE’s Interim Women’s Championship Ladder Match at SummerSlam continues to grow, although one qualifying bout on SmackDown ended in unexpected fashion. A heated rivalry spilled into the match. It changed the outcome and sent another superstar to one of WWE’s biggest events of the year. The July 17 edition of Friday Night SmackDown from MVP Arena in Albany, New York featured two qualifying matches as WWE continued building toward SummerSlam.