3 Wild backstage stories WWE don’t want you to know

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In this article, let’s take a quick look at the three wild backstage stories in WWE.

#3. Growing frustration backstage on WWE SmackDown

One of the wild backstage stories concerning Friday Night SmackDown. According to an update from WRKD Wrestling, there is growing frustration backstage regarding the tag team division on the blue brand.

Reports revealed that the lack of variety and competitiveness in the tag team division is the reason for this increasing frustration. A few months back, the TKO-led promotion released multiple tag teams, including Motor City Machine Guns, The Wyatt Sicks & more.

If the rumor is true, then it proves that the company isn’t happy with the current landscape of SmackDown despite recent changes.

#2. Issues between CM Punk & WWE

CM Punk is expected to return in the upcoming episode of RAW in Chicago. For those who might not know, Cody Rhodes is set to compete against Sami Zayn in an Undisputed title match.

Many believe that the Second City Saint might confront the American Nightmare after he potentially regains the title from Zayn. Reports added that the Best in the World may have a part to play in that match.

“So that leaves Rhodes vs. Punk. The belief is Punk returns on the 7/6 Raw in Chicago. At least that’s what he suggested. The fact that they are booking Zayn defending the title against Rhodes on that show suggests he’s there to play a part in that match. Whether that’s Rhodes getting back the title, essentially making the Zayn win meaningless in the big picture past he got his “you deserve it” momentum, or it goes the other way and Zayn gets a meaningful run will come out of that match.”

In addition, sources report minor issues between Punk and WWE, post his title loss at WrestleMania 42.

“Regarding (CM) Punk stuff, as noted last week, there have been minor issues which were traced back to us as starting with the loss of the title at WrestleMania.” [via F4WOnline]

Now, it will be interesting to see how things will unfold for Punk if he returns in the upcoming RAW.

#1. A major power struggle is happening behind the scenes in WWE

Currently, the main event scene of the Sports Entertainment juggernaut is stacked. At Night of Champions 2026, Sami Zayn dethroned Cody Rhodes in a triple-threat match and won the Undisputed Championship.

Amid this, reports disclosed a growing power struggle amongst some main event stars in the company to maintain their top spot. Additionally, sources confirmed that what happened in the main-event scene of SmackDown is a glimpse of it, hinting towards Sami Zayn’s NOC victory.

If the rumors are true, it appears that the main event scene under Triple H’s creative regime will soon take even more twists and turns.

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