WWE News Roundup: Shocking Release Granted; Cody Rhodes Update; Booker T Replaced

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#5. Cody Rhodes surpasses the 100-day mark as champion

Cody Rhodes has been reigning as the Undisputed WWE Champion ever since winning the title in March this year. The American Nightmare recently reached a major milestone as he crossed the 100-day mark as the champion. This marks his third title reign with the Undisputed WWE Championship after he won it by defeating Drew McIntyre ahead of WrestleMania 42.

During these 100 days, Rhodes defended the coveted title only two times across premium live events. He is currently embroiled in a heated feud with Gunther on SmackDown and is set to put his championship on the line this week on SmackDown. It remains to be seen whether The American Nightmare can walk out as champion following his recent milestone.

#4. Corey Graves replaces Booker T on WWE NXT

Booker T has been the color commentator of NXT for the past several years, calling out matches with utmost energy and enthusiasm. However, the veteran missed out on this week’s episode due to personal reasons. In his absence, Corey Graves made his return to NXT and took over duties on the commentary desk alongside Vic Joseph.

Booker T wears multiple hats outside of his weekly WWE duties in Orlando . He runs his own highly active independent promotion and wrestling school ROW, which frequently requires his direct presence for events, tapings and business operations. Therefore, WWE gives the 61-year-old the flexibility to take occasional weeks off from NXT.

#3. Newly crowned champion Zaria gets pinned on NXT

This week’s episode of NXT witnessed an incredible tag team match where Zaria teamed up with Kelani Jordan to take on Kendal Grey and Lola Vice. It was an incredible match with fast-paced action and hard-hitting sequences that lit up the mainevent of NXT this week. But the ending of the match came as a big shocker.

The newly crowned NXT Women’s North American Champion Zaria was shockingly pinned by Lola Vice. This happened after Tatum Paxley interfered in the match, looking for revenge against The Adelaide Powerhouse, who dethroned her two weeks ago for the coveted title. With that, the rivalry between Paxley and Zaria took a whole new turn on this week’s NXT.

#2. Tessa Blanchard officially parts ways with TNA

The wrestling world has been buzzing hot as Tessa Blanchard has reportedly departed from TNA. The 30-year-old was working with the promotion for the past two years, during which she delivered several great matches. However, Fightful recently reported that Blanchard has asked for her release from TNA, and the two parties have mutually agreed on it.

Tessa Blanchard’s time with TNA lasted from December 13, 2024, to June 16, 2026. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for The Diamond in the wrestling world following the recent development. For those unaware, Blanchard is still an active superstar in CMLL and the INDY. Now that she has left TNA, new and exciting things could be on the horizon for her.

#1. Drew McIntyre to miss SummerSlam 2026 – Reports

Drew McIntyre has been away from WWE since WrestleMania 42 due to his Hollywood obligations, as he has been filming for the Highlander reboot. However, a very shocking have surfaced lately around him that puts his WWE status up in the air. According to Self Made Session, The Scottish Warrior will miss SummerSlam 2026 this year.

Rumors have been swirling that Drew McIntyre may have gotten into a new project that may keep him away from WWE during the July-August period. PW Insider also reported that the 41-year-old recently signed up for a new movie, The Last Druid, with Ruseel Crowe. Therefore, the belief internally is that McIntyre isn’t returning to WWE anytime soon.

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