Kevin Owens was preparing for a marquee match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41. Three days later, a pre-existing neck injury forced him out of WWE's biggest show and paused his career. Former WWE universal champion Owens took to social media to combat conflicting reports about his status.

A standout in developmental thanks to her athleticism, crisp in-ring work, and no-nonsense persona, Stark was poised to become a reliable force in WWE’s women’s division, and her debut alliance with Trish Stratus in 2023 gave her instant exposure, and a shot at the Women’s World Championship .