WWE Raw needs to go younger with its main event stars. The red brand can't go wrong with this former champion.

The beginning of the new year brings with it the arrival of WrestleMania season and the start of top stories featuring the biggest stars in the industry, such as Roman Reigns.

WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley began 2026 with a title win. Teaming with IYO SKY, she defeated The Kabuki Warriors to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.

Cole informed the audience that Matt Cardona was officially back in WWE as an active competitor and that SmackDown GM Nick Aldis had signed him to an exclusive contract. Cardona went on to beat Kit Wilson in his return match after hitting him with the Rough Ryder.

Hayes’ first interview since winning the belt was with the Toronto Sun. He admitted that there were a couple of times when he questioned his patience on WWE’s main roster. Hayes added that he had positive talks with Shawn Michaels and Paul Heyman, which gave him a different perspective.

WWE is reportedly interesting in signing a major New Japan Pro Wrestling star and using him on NXT once his NJPW contract expires in the next few weeks

With the WWE main roster getting a huge influx of NXT stars, we look at 10 veterans in danger of being released soon.