WWE News & Rumor Roundup: Former champion handed verdict following recent arrest, Shawn Michaels denies claims, Rhea Ripley busts health rumor

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Let’s check it all out without any further delay:

#5. WWE star talks about IShowSpeed’s inclusion

Social media megastar IShowSpeed is set to be a part of this year’s WrestleMania as the YouTuber will team up with Logan Paul and Austin Theory to take on The Usos and LA Knight. While many are against celebrities’ involvement at the biggest wrestling event of the year, Theory defended IShowSpeed’s inclusion, noting that the latter brings something unique to the table:

“When we talk about IShowSpeed, that’s another one that started so young grinding, and he’s only 21 and dude’s got almost 50 million followers just on Instagram. Just his platform and what he brings to the table is so unique, and I feel with him, especially going into this match and just the little stuff you’ve seen on TV, not the Spear where he almost passed away, but this week you see him jump over LA Knight. Speed, that’s nothing for him, he jumps over cars.” said Austin Theory.

IShowSpeed has been making appearances in WWE over the last several months. He was even a part of the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble. However, this will likely be the first time he is involved in a proper bout.

#4. Nikki Bella comments on getting filmed while giving birth

Nikki Bella, who has one son, recently shared that she was filmed while giving birth. The former WWE Divas Champion revealed that Brie also gave birth while the camera was rolling, and she got irritated during the incident:

“We birthed babies on camera. We birthed babies. When I looked at that footage, I’m [sic] like, I can’t believe the entire world is seeing me. Well, because it was the pandemic, they just had my ex set up stands, and he put one of the cameras just straight through the chute. So, this is getting blurred, but it’s all thighs. I mean, her first one, I remember the lady kept um, Birdie, who’s almost nine, kept getting in her stuff, and I was getting irritated. I’m like, why is she filming that?” Nikki said.

She continued:

“It’s so close. That kind of stuff doesn’t really air, but all the editors see it. Yeah. Someone, some guy with like glasses and a Diet Coke, is like going through footage, like editing room saw National Geographic or whatever it,” Nikki added.

Nikki Bella has one son with her ex-husband, Dancing with the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev. Brie, meanwhile, has two children with AEW star Bryan Danielson.

#3. Shawn Michaels denies claims of sleeping with former WWE CEO Vince McMahon

A few months ago, WWE legend Bret Hart claimed that Shawn Michaels slept with Vince McMahon. The Heartbreak Kid recently addressed the rumors, noting that no such thing ever happened:

“You know, so—and I’ve heard him, yeah. So I hear about whatever—doing things with Vince—which you go like, ‘What are you going to do?’ It never happened,” he said (H/T: Ringside News)

Shawn Michaels was very close to Vince McMahon during his prime years. However, the rumors of the two sleeping together originated just from Bret Hart, someone who has had real-life issues with both Vince and Shawn.

#2. Update on Alberto Del Rio’s arrest

Alberto Del Rio was recently arrested on charges of domestic violence. As per a recent report, the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion has been released on a conditional suspension, although there is enough evidence to charge him with repeated domestic violence formally. An alternative resolution was requested, and it was ruled that Alberto would have to pay one million one hundred thirty thousand pesos as reparation for the damage, commit to attending rehab therapy for aggressors, and have no contact with the victim, in addition to the granting of legal forgiveness by the victim.

Del Rio is still an active in-ring competitor, and mainly wrestles in Mexico. Many expected him to return to WWE when the global juggernaut acquired AAA Wrestling. However, Triple H and Co. have maintained their distance from the Mexican.

#1. Rhea Ripley busts health rumors

Recently, rumors started making the rounds about Rhea Ripley that the former Women’s World Champion has to bring down her muscle mass due to back pain issues. However, the WWE Superstar dismissed the claims, noting that it is made up by fans:

Mami has significantly lost size in the last few months. However, she has now made it clear that it has nothing to do with her health.