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#3. Hope true: Reason behind CM Punk’s absence from WWE television
On RAW after WrestleMania 42, CM Punk was confronted by the Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. The two men planted the seeds for their inevitable feud.
Despite this tease, the Voice of the Voiceless was notably missing from the television. Additionally, the Best in the World missed the recently concluded Backlash 2026 Premium Live event.
A recent report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter revealed that there is a reason behind Punk’s absence from WWE television lately. Rumor has it that the former World Heavyweight Champion was removed from the European tour due to a schedule change.
In addition, the report confirmed that there is no heat between the veteran star and the TKO Group holding. We hope that the rumor is true, as it’s a positive sign for CM Punk’s future with the Sports Entertainment juggernaut.
#2. Hope true: Former AEW star to join SmackDown roster soon
In the past few weeks, RAW & SmackDown have witnessed new additions to their roster. Sol Ruca, Ethan Page, and many officially moved to the main roster from the NXT brand.
Recently, a report from PWInsider confirmed that another NXT star is expected to move to the blue brand soon. This time, it’s Blake Monroe. The insider confirmed that the ex-AEW star is scheduled to travel with the SmackDown roster as early as next week’s show. WWE has been airing vignettes in recent weeks to hype up the much-awaited arrival of Blake Monroe.
The upcoming edition of SmackDown will air live from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on May 22, 2026. Though this doesn’t confirm her on-screen appearance, chances are that WWE will finally pull the trigger on her debut.
Blake Monroe last competed against Tatum Paxley in a NXT Women’s North American title Casket match.
That night, Tatum defeated Blake Monroe and retained her Championship. We hope that the rumor is true, as Blake will be a great addition to the blue brand.
#2. Hope not true: Asuka is reportedly “semi-retired”
Asuka shared an emotional moment with IYO Sky at WWE Backlash 2026. Despite being a heel star, the Empress of Tomorrow broke the character and hugged the Genius of the Sky in the post-match.
On the RAW after Backlash, the beloved female star announced Sky as her replacement and bid her goodbye. Asuka’s departure from WWE shocked fans as they weren’t expecting this scenario to unfold.
According to a report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the 44-year-old star is heading back to Japan to take care of family business. Also, the star is considered “semi-retired” from the in-ring competition.
As of now, there is no official news from Asuka regarding her future in professional wrestling. Still, we hope that this rumor is not true. The Empress of Tomorrow is one of the best in-ring female stars, and it would be a crying shame if she walked away for good.
#1. Hope true: Stephanie Vaquer’s future
On the April 27, 2026, edition of RAW, Stephanie Vaquer was attacked by the Judgment Day members backstage. Since this incident, the former Women’s World Champion has been absent from the flagship show.
The Stamford-based promotion has also removed the La Primera from the company’s upcoming promotional materials. This sparked concern about her future in the Sports Entertainment juggernaut.
According to PWInsider, Vaquer is expected to return soon to WWE. Reports also added that some WWE personnel expect her to appear in the forthcoming episode of RAW.
We hope that the rumor is true, as Stephanie has remained a core part of the women’s division on the red brand. Her return will kick off a potential rematch against Liv Morgan for the Women’s World title on the road to Clash in Italy.
#1. Hope not true: Massive changes to WWE roster
A report from BodySlam revealed that the Triple H-led promotion is expected to make additional NXT call-ups this summer. However, only names being discussed internally are from the women’s roster.
These plans remain tentative and subject to change as plans continue to shift heading into the fall. We hope that the rumor is not true. Too many NXT call-ups might make this worse, as the roster is already stacked right now. Some of the stars are already lost in the shuffle due to a lack of creative plans.
Considering this, WWE should keep the pace slow for NXT call-ups to avoid any chaotic situation.
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