Wrestling News Roundup: Drew's Eye, Big E's Update, Jade Responds, and Cena’s Heel Turn Getting Messy?

Yo what’s up Hive fam @wrestlenews here again and I just wanna say real quick… thank you. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I made the jump over here from writing the usual wrestling columns, but y’all made this place feel like home fast.

Also I wanna switch things up a sec and give a quick lil shoutout to 🤝@bookerman for dragging me down the Hive rabbit hole! he kept saying "this is where things are headed", and honestly? Tbh tho he might be right lol🤣🤣... If things keep going like this, I’ve already got some ideas brewing on how to take this further. But that's all about that for now but more on that later but until then lets get back to the FORMAT.

Right now, let’s dive into what’s been a straight-up chaotic week in wrestling news. Injuries, beef, backstage heat, family drama, and some stuff that honestly makes zero sense… let’s get into it.

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Drew McIntyre Got Glass in His Eye. For Real.

So remember that spot not long ago on SmackDown where Damian Priest chokeslammed Drew onto a car windshield? Yeah… that wasn’t just for show.

At first people thought Drew was selling it like a champ but nah, dude actually caught something in his eye. PWInsider says it wasn’t technically glass, more like the plastic layer from the windshield, but either way it went in his eye, it had to get pulled out, and now he’s rockin' an eye patch backstage like a Scottish Snake Plissken.

He’s not on the Austria house show but that was planned, so no panic yet. Hopefully he’s good to go for Mania cause the match with Priest’s been getting way more legit than people expected.

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The Rock vs CM Punk? No Heat. At All.

Some dude on IG started wildin’ out in the comments saying The Rock is blocking CM Punk’s shine and basically hates him, and The Rock actually replied, which is rare.

Said he and Punk are cool, they’ve been solid for years, and they’ve talked business. Then ended it with “you’re a clown.” Which, let’s be real, was the best part.

Also interesting that he specifically brought up long-term business success when talking about Mania main events. That line definitely felt like a not-so-subtle response to the heat WWE’s been catching for letting non-title matches headline over world champs.

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Big E Gives an Extremely Honest (and for real Kinda Heartbreaking) Update

Big E gave an update… and yeah, I was not emotionally prepared for that, bro. Like why am I tearing up on a Thursday bro? It's too early for this!

So time to bring the mood down. Sorry guys! But the former New Day big man, Big E recently did an interviewwithDylanBoca and... man... It don’t sound like he’s coming back to the ring anytime soon. Maybe ever and that just breaks my heart bro!

He said his neck’s healing okay no pain, no headaches, no surgery but there’s still cartilage where the bone should be. And the way he talks about life after turning 50, and staying healthy, and just being thankful to walk and feel normal… it kinda hits hard... Like right in the gut, bro!

Big E’s still doing pre-show panels and crushing it in that role, so at least we’re still seeing him around. But yeah, if he never wrestles again? He’s honestly earned that peace. And that’s gotta be respected.

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Nikki Bella Set for WrestleMania Weekend… And Also Maybe More?

BRO THIS NIKKI BELLA THING MIGHT BE BIGGER THAN WE THOUGHT! WWE confirmed Nikki Bella’s coming back for WrestleMania weekend. Doesn’t mean she’s wrestling for sure, but c’mon, you don’t roll her out the week of Mania unless something’s going down.

She’s hinted at Liv, Bayley, Chelsea Green… all solid choices if she does end up getting a match. And let’s be honest, both women’s midcard titles don’t have clear Mania matches yet, so there’s room.

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Jade Cargill Responds to Backstage Heat 🔥 Rumors

Finally broke her silence. Jade hopped on X and posted a pretty strong message that mixed a little reality with kayfabe, basically saying she’s still her, the support’s still there, and she’s not going anywhere.

The feud with Naomi’s been one of the better undercard builds for Mania, but fans are worried it might get tossed on the pre-Mania SmackDown instead of the big show. Which would be a mistake.

Let them cook on the main card. This is the kind of feud that needs a spotlight.

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Did WWE Fumble Cena’s Heel Turn?

So we all saw Cena’s heel turn at Elimination Chamber, right? Cool. But ever since then, not one single mention of The Rock. Like, none. It’s like WWE doesn’t even want to acknowledge that The Rock was the whole reason he turned in the first place.

Matt Hardy (I heard he has beef with WOO partner Perry Saturn) even put it on blast on his podcast. Said he wanted to hear why Cena aligned with Rock. Why now? Why that moment? It’s the missing piece and WWE’s just ignoring it.

Tomorrow’s Raw in London is Cena’s last appearance before Mania, so if they’re gonna explain it, it’s gotta be then. Otherwise we’re going into Mania with a half-finished story.

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Randy Orton Teams with Motor City Machine Guns and Yeah, It Was Real

WWE ran an absolutely wild house show in Vienna and Randy Orton teamed with Motor City Machine Guns. yes, you read that right to beat The Miz and DIY!

That’s not even fantasy booking, it really happened. Gunther vs CM Punk main evented the show too and fans said it was insane. Man, I cannot wait for that match!

It's Weird to me how some of the best Mania-season matches are happening off TV right now.

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(The Monster Among Men) Braun Strowman vs (The Samoan Werewolf) Jacob Fatu Set for an Intense Last Man Standing on SmackDown

Next week’s SmackDown is about to get violent. I'm absolutely stoked for Braun vs Fatu in a Last Man Standing match in Chicago. For real, tho that crowd is bout to go nuts! I can hear it now to be honest!!! I can't wait for this. No gimmicks, no tag partners, no bs, just chaos in Chi-town, bro!

To be honest, bro, both these dudes probably headed for the US Title match at Mania and it looks like Jimmy, Solo, and maybe even Nakamura are getting involved too. I'm so down for this like for real!

SmackDown’s been kinda mid lately, but this match? Might steal the whole episode like for real for real!

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Final Thoughts

It seems that Mania season always brings the chaos but this week was stacked, bro! From eye injuries to online beef to Cena’s storylines getting half-told. It feels like we’re sprinting to the biggest show of the year and still trying to put the pieces together

Let me know what y’all think. Which of these stories had you most locked in this week? Is Cena’s turn working? Should Big E stay retired (so sad, bro)😭? Is The Rock being shady or just business-minded (my money is on shady)?

Again I really appreciate all the support y'all have been giving me through this. It's been really cool to see the love being shown to my content and I appreciate y'all very much. Like for real for real. The love is felt, bro. Thanks to everyone who comes out to read this and show that love. I'm excited to be here. K, enough of that. Time to close the show!

Drop your thoughts in the replies and I’ll be back real soon with more @wrestlenews out!