Welcome to another edition of WWE News Roundup! Today, we go into updates involving notable figures like World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, Jinder Mahal, and Ilja Dragunov.
First up, WWE recently made headlines with several releases, including former World Champion Jinder Mahal. Mahal shared insights into his WWE journey during a conversation with Chris Van Vliet on INSIGHT.
Despite his versatile skills, Mahal found himself in the 24/7 division after holding prominent titles. Reflecting on his role, Mahal expressed his adaptability, stating,
“Whatever I need it for, I can do comedy stuff, I can do serious. I can do promos. I can do main event.”
Moving on to NXT, Ilja Dragunov’s reign as NXT Champion ended at 207 days when he lost the title to Trick Williams at NXT Spring Breakin’.
Interestingly, RAW’s World Champion Damian Priest was spotted backstage at the NXT event, interacting with Dragunov.
This encounter hinted at a potential feud between the two, fueling speculation about Dragunov’s move to RAW in the upcoming Draft.
In other news, artist Rob Schamberger bid farewell to WWE after a decade-long tenure, expressing gratitude for his time with the company.
However, AEW teased Schamberger’s collaboration, hinting at exciting ventures ahead.
Known for his charmng artwork featured in WWE posters, prints, and video games, Schamberger’s departure marks another addition to AEW’s roster, joining the likes of Edge, Sasha Banks, and Carlos Cabrera.
