There is growing optimism within WWE that Bron Breakker could return to in-ring action ahead of WrestleMania 42, according to a report from WrestleVotes Radio.
A source from WWE television this week indicated that Breakker’s recovery is progressing well, and a return before WrestleMania 42 is being considered a realistic outcome. The report also stated that WWE already has creative plans prepared for Breakker if he receives medical clearance in time, showing that he has not been removed from the company’s WrestleMania direction despite his absence.
Breakker has been out of action since January after suffering a hernia during his last match at the Royal Rumble. The injury has kept him off WWE programming for close to two months during a key stretch leading into WrestleMania season.
His absence has been noticeable across WWE shows, including WWE RAW, where he had become a major presence. Prior to the injury, Breakker was positioned as one of the company’s top rising stars. He held the Intercontinental Championship before losing it to Penta and was involved in high-profile rivalries with Seth Rollins. He also stepped into the main event scene with a World Heavyweight Title challenge against CM Punk.
WWE’s decision to keep plans ready for Breakker highlights the level of confidence the company has in his future. Even while sidelined, he remains part of long-term creative discussions.
WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place on April 18 and April 19 at Allegiant Stadium. As of now, WWE has not made any official announcement regarding Breakker’s return or his potential involvement in the event.
TNA Wrestling has confirmed new additions to the lineup for its upcoming Sacrifice special, which is set to take place on March 27 at the Alario Center. The matches were announced during the March 19 episode of TNA iMPACT.
Two tag team bouts have now been made official for the event, adding more depth to the developing card.
In the first match, Mustafa Ali will team with Tasha Steelz as part of Order 4. They are scheduled to face Jada Stone and Trey Miguel, who is the current TNA International Champion.
This match stems from events on the March 19 broadcast, where Miguel stepped in to help Stone after she was targeted by Order 4. The group, which includes Ali, Steelz, Agent Zero, Jason Hotch, and John Skyler, has been building momentum in recent weeks, making this tag team clash a direct continuation of that storyline.
The second match announced will see Frankie Kazarian and A.J. Francis join forces to take on the team of Elijah and Home Town Man. This bout adds further variety to the card, bringing together a mix of established names and rising talent.
With these additions, TNA continues to shape the Sacrifice event card following developments on TNA iMPACT. More matches are expected to be confirmed as the event approaches.
Updated Card for TNA Sacrifice
TNA World Championship: Mike Santana (c) vs. Steve Maclin
TNA X Division Championship: Leon Slater (c) vs. Eric Young
TNA Knockouts World Championship — Triple Threat Match: Arianna Grace (c) (w/ Stacks) vs. Dani Luna vs. Léi Yǐng Lee (w/ Xia Brookside)
Moose (w/ Alisha Edwards) vs. Eddie Edwards (w/ Cedric Alexander, Brian Myers & Bear Bronson)
Trey Miguel & Jada Stone vs. Order 4 (Mustafa Ali & Tasha Steelz) (w/ Agent Zero, Jason Hotch & John Skyler)
Elijah & Home Town Man vs. Frankie Kazarian & A.J. Francis
In a recent interview on Insight, Chris Van Vliet sat down with Candice Michelle to discuss a range of topics. During the conversation, she opened up about signing with TNA Wrestling, the possibility of returning to the ring, and her match with Beth Phoenix that ended in injury, among other subjects.
Candice Michelle Interview
I had seen the word online that you were working with TNA.
“Yeah, Tommy Dreamer called me and he offered me a spot as an agent.”
So did that just start this year?
“It did. It started in January, which was my first show, and he was so funny. He’s like, come and shadow me the first weekend, and the next weekend you’ll be an agent. All I can think about is that it’s wrestling, you know, we’re gonna see if you’re going to survive or not, and if you can do it or not and throw them to the wolves. I was like, Okay, let’s go.”
So is this just a backstage role, or are we going to see Candice Michelle making an appearance on TV?
“I think that this initial call was my hope spot, and I think it’s going to lead into my comeback.”
Are you open to wrestling another match?
“I was at WrestleCon, and I was doing an appearance, my promoter had Dustin [Rhodes] on, and somebody said, ‘Go up to him and tell him how you want to wrestle again.’ I’m just listening to this voice, like, really? Maybe it’s because I’m at WrestleCon, you know, you see all the wrestlers, you kind of get the itch, you’re kind of in it a little bit. I was going to the Hall of Fame that year to watch Michelle [McCool] be inducted. I go over to him, I was like, ‘Hey, I know you have a school in Texas, and I think I have the itch.’ He’s like, what? I don’t know if she really does. Then to come to December and get this call from Tommy Dreamer, I was like, I just feel it coming. I don’t know when it’s coming, but it’s coming.”
So this match with Beth Phoenix. What happens?
“Well, we were overseas, and we were putting together this match, and this is when Arn Anderson and Ricky Steamboat started to really train me. So you see how really towards the end of my wrestling career is when I really felt like I was getting the knowledge. It was the first time I understood that there’s a philosophy to the match. I literally had no idea. I was never taught it or anything. There was something in me and Beth that resonated with Ricky and Arn Anderson, and they really stepped up to the plate, and they said, This is how you got to start working this. The fans were really getting behind us, and overseas, we’re having these great matches, and we had this move where it was supposed to be, you know how you open your legs on the top rope and fall in. I guess I’m not that flexible. I think about it to this day. I just saw somebody on TNA do this move, and I was like, yeah, that’s not for me. So I was like, I’ll do my knees instead. That’s a little less flexible. And overseas, I did it one time, and I came back, and all the boys were worried because I landed on my neck. I didn’t feel it. It didn’t phase me. I was not injured. I wasn’t hurt, and so I didn’t really think much of it. But we’re on like a 7 to 10 day tour over there, not much sleep. We fly back to Nebraska. We’re going to kind of do this match again, and my boot catches that rope, and I wasn’t allocated that little extra space, and I landed on my head.”
Did you get knocked out?
“I was knocked out. I don’t remember it. The first thing I remember is being on the stretcher, and Stephanie McMahon was leaning over me, and they’re going into Gorilla, and she goes, ‘Don’t worry, we’re flying your husband out.’ I was like, they don’t fly your husband out [unless it’s serious]. So instantly, I was worried. I had a concussion and I broke my collarbone. It came at a time where we weren’t really educated with that kind of injury, and so being dragged to the center of the ring after that happened, if that was my neck, it would have paralysed me.”
WWE NXT ratings saw a rise in total viewership for its March 17 broadcast on CW Network, according to a report from Programming Insider. The episode brought in 588,000 viewers, marking an increase compared to the 541,000 viewers recorded for the March 10 show.
While the overall audience grew week over week, the key 18 to 49 demographic told a different story. The March 17 episode posted a 0.07 rating in that category, which is slightly down from the 0.08 rating the show achieved the previous Tuesday. This indicates that although more viewers tuned in overall, fewer were within the most sought-after advertising demographic.
The March 17 episode faced strong sports competition, as it aired opposite the World Baseball Classic final featuring USA vs. Venezuela. The championship game likely drew a significant share of viewers, which may have impacted NXT’s performance in the key demo despite the increase in total audience.
The mixed results reflect a common trend in television ratings, where external factors such as major sporting events can influence weekly numbers. Even with the drop in the demo rating, the increase in overall viewership suggests that WWE NXT continues to maintain a steady audience base on its new network home.
WWE will look to build on this momentum in the coming weeks, especially as competition levels fluctuate. The balance between total viewers and demo performance remains an important measure of the show’s overall success.
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NXT Ratings Increase In Viewership But Dip In Key Demo For March 17 Episode
Oba Femi has shared new details about his entrance style in WWE, revealing that his signature strut is a modern take on a classic move made famous by Ric Flair. The rising WWE star discussed the origin of the walk during an appearance on What’s Your Story with Stephanie McMahon, following his standout entrance at the Royal Rumble event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Femi said the idea came from studying Flair’s well-known strut, but he wanted to update it to fit his own style and presence. He explained that the changes were intentional, adding more movement and energy to make it feel current and unique.
“It is kind of like a twist on Ric Flair,” Femi said. “I made it more modern. There is more arm action, more shoulder motion. People are doing it online. It is catching fire right now. I really should start a TikTok because it is going crazy.”
The WWE talent noted that fans have started copying the move, especially on social media, which shows how quickly it has gained attention. While many try to recreate it, Femi pointed out that most miss a key detail that defines the strut.
“A lot of people ask me how I do the strut,” Femi said. “People think it is just up. No, no. It is the shoulders. It is all in the shoulders.”
Femi also addressed how he had to adjust the strut during his Royal Rumble entrance due to the long ramp in the stadium. He explained that the setting required him to change his pace while keeping the signature motion intact.
“Long ramp, you have to do long strides to get where you are going quicker,” Femi said. “More shoulders in there than usual.”
In addition to the strut, Femi’s entrance gear has become a key part of his presentation. He wears beads to honor his Nigerian heritage, and he revealed that he has collected around 15 different colors since joining WWE. He tries to match them with his ring gear when possible, adding another layer to his overall look.
Femi’s entrance continues to evolve, and the strong reaction from fans suggests that both his strut and presentation are connecting with audiences across WWE programming, including WWE RAW.
Following his shocking powerbomb on Brock Lesnar during the March 16 episode of WWE RAW, Oba Femi has firmly entered the spotlight. The dominant rising star is now slated to clash with “The Beast Incarnate” at WrestleMania 42, setting the stage for a high-profile showdown between powerhouses on WWE’s grandest stage.
Oba Femi Reveals Inspiration Behind WWE Entrance Strut
