One week after Zahra Schreiber was released by WWE due to inappropriate and offensive remarks she made online years ago, another NXT talent is mired in a similar controversy.

On Tuesday night, racial remarks that 20-year-old NXT Diva Nhooph Al-Areebi posted on her Twitter account years ago surfaced on Reddit.com. In one of her tweets, dated February 11, 2012, she quoted a tweet reading “Ugh…fucking n*ggers…that’s why I chose white folk. Hmph” and wrote “word.”

That same night, Al-Areebi wrote “why are black people so horny” in response to a user who tweeted this remark to her: “mind if I lick between your Toes to get the salt glue off baby mmmmmmm jam.”

An additional tweet where she wrote “nigha lips” to a user was also revealed (dated September 22, 2011).

Al-Areebi had posted a photo on Instagram last year of herself and a black male wrestler where she referred to him as her slave.

“My slave Preston Myles needs to stop acting like I weigh 200 lbs!” she wrote in the summer of 2014. “Someone buy me a whip plz!”

In a separate Instagram post, which is still online, she wrote, “And @prestonmyles is so black you can’t see him.”

Shortly after the posts began circulating online, Al-Areebi deactivated her Twitter account and removed the first Instagram photo.

Al-Areebi, who is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, was among the international class of 11 recruits to begun training at the WWE Performance Center in April. Prior to joining WWE, Al-Areebi wrestled under the name Jasmin Areebi for various independent promotions in Canada and the United States including Pure Wrestling Association (PWA), Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW), and New England Championship Wrestling (NECW). She has yet to make her in-ring debut on the NXT television show, but has been competing in non-televised matches under the name Jasmin. On August 29, 2015 at a non-televised event in Fort Pierce, Florida, she competed in the main event. Alongside The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch), the trio defeated Alexa Bliss, Blake and Murphy in Mixed Tag Team Match.

• Which NXT star does Triple H want to call up next? – backstage news

During Saturday’s WWE live event in Orlando, Florida at the Amway Center, an image of TNA Knockouts Angelina Love and Velvet Sky was briefly displayed on the big screen.

WWE was plugging hashtags for attendees to tweet about the show. Here are shots of the image from two attendees.

Could this be a spoiler alert to come? @ActualALove @VelVelHoller #WWEOrlando pic.twitter.com/KFuBbET2ZJ

— Mary-Kate Anthony (@marykayfabe) August 29, 2015

The moment that #WWE shows a picture of @ActualALove and @VelVelHoller on the big screen. #Whoops #TNA @TNACreative pic.twitter.com/hmdfMhJruA

— Rob B (@RB_PR83) August 29, 2015

Both Love and Sky responded to the news on Twitter.

Oh goodness! Lol https://t.co/Ca2uAcTTCl

— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) August 29, 2015

Lol awesome. https://t.co/ERVeSYUQTv

— Velvet Sky (@VelVelHoller) August 29, 2015

• NXT Diva could be in trouble over old Instagram photos

The cause of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s sudden death at 61 has been confirmed.

His death certificate, obtained by TMZ.com, states that the WWE Hall of Famer died of a heart attack triggered by a pulmonary embolism in his lungs on July 31, 2015.

Piper, who is survived by his wife Kitty and four children, was found dead that day in his home in Hollywood, California. He died in his sleep.

Piper was a professional wrestler for 45 years, the record confirms, and had a history of high blood pressure and hypertension, which is a known cause of clotting. He was previously diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2006, though last November he declared was cancer free.

Piper’s death certificate, which TMZ has posted, can be seen here.

Late last week on Instagram, Lana sent a lengthy response to a female WWE fan who posted a critical message asking her whether she finds it awkward that people only enjoying watching her perform because she’s attractive. The fan feels that since she doesn’t wrestle, her character is limited, and therefore unable to carve the legacy she often vows.

The fan wrote, “Lana do you find it awkward how many people only like you because they think you’re hot rather than enjoy your character? And that we’ve yet to see you do anything to give yourself a legacy but that’s all you ever post about? I think your character seems a sweet woman but until you wrestle I don’t see how anyone can adore you other than how you look because like we don’t see much of your character other than your character escaping a toxic relationship and growing stronger and more confident.”

Lana responded, “awkward no I find it exceptionally awesome what I do. Are you saying Paul Heyman hasn’t created one of the most epic legacies ? He will be remembered more than 98% of women and men that ever wrestled in WWE. How about Stephanie McMahon? She picked wisely when to wrestle and when not to wrestle. I am not here to be adored I am here to help create compelling stories. I don’t have to fight and wrestle everyday because I am that good at what I do. This is WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and I bring the BIG E to the WWE. And thank you, if I can help one person stand up for themselves & leave a toxic relationship, then my story is more then worth while. Thank you.”

This is not first time where Lana has responded to fan criticism of her character. In June, she replied to a fan who ripped her character for turning into a “starry-eyed love struck dope” due to her alliance with Dolph Ziggler.

What's more insulting is that you think that strong women can not experience love. 1st & foremost I am a human being https://t.co/U9WE47RMAW

— CJ Perry (@TheCJPerry) June 23, 2015

• John Cena may not wrestle at SummerSlam – the backup plan for Seth Rollins’ title defense

Giorgia “GiGi” Piscina, who was eliminated from Tough Enough on last week’s show, spoke to Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine. In the interview, she talks about how supportive Paige was of her.

“Early on in the competition she was giving me a little bit of heat, but I think she was just trying to see how I can do under pressure,” she said.

“Coming to the end of it, she has been my guardian angel. She saved me last week. You can see she was disappointed that I left the competition now. I know people have been sending messages and tweets where she commented on one of the videos online saying the only girl talent that was left was gone, and well done WWE Universe or something like that. She was definitely supporting GiGi, which was incredible. I look up to her for being so unique and staying true to herself. She doesn’t change for anybody, and I think that is what makes Paige so great.”

The 21-year-old also talked about watching WWE as a child, with Rey Mysterio being her favorite. She explains why she began watching the product again.

“I lost touch as I got older. Before the last year or so I’ve been watching Total Divas. I got addicted to that. It kind of brought me back to WWE because I saw their lives. So then I wanted to see them in the ring and wrestling. It kind of threw me back in. I’m glad that happened.”

Piscina also discussed her Tough Enough elimination, Lita, what’s next for her, and more. The interview is available here.

• John Cena may not wrestle at SummerSlam – the backup plan for Seth Rollins’ title defense

Speaking to Mike Jones of DC101, Paige discussed the Divas Elimination Match at SummerSlam, if John Cena would be ready to go at the event, Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker, confiscated food at the airport, why isn’t she the face of Doc Martens, and more. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

Helping the new NXT Divas – “I try and help them out as much as possible but luckily all the girls are great and will give them advice, give Sasha advice. They’re really lucky all the girls are super nice up here because back in the day that wouldn’t have happened.”

Stephen Amell at SummerSlam – “We were in Vancouver and Victoria this weekend and he came both days to train really hard. He’s a really awesome celebrity to have because he really wants to do it and he loves it and he’s actually really good. He’s actually one of the best celebrities we’ve had do something in ring.

“Usually our fans are not very welcoming to non-wrestling celebrities but the crowd loved him, everyone backstage loved him, he did a really good job and we’re proud of him.”

Will John Cena be ready to go with his broken nose – “Everyone thinks he’s like a superhero because he heals so quickly, quicker than anyone. I think he’s ready to go and strong enough to go so hopefully we’ll get to see the match.”

Watching Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker with the other WWE Superstars – “Some of us will sneak out in the arena because the atmosphere is so intense and awesome. I went out for the main event of WrestleMania and I’ll go out for this too!”

The audio interview is available here.

• John Cena may not wrestle at SummerSlam – the backup plan for Seth Rollins’ title defense

Speaking to Doug Mortman and Larry Dallas of Busted Open on the Sirius XM Radio Network, Paige discussed a number of topics including Triple H’s influence on the “Divas Revolution,” which Diva she feels has the most the potential, how the women of Tough Enough may fare in WWE, and more. Highlights from the interview are as follows.

Triple H’s influence on the Diva’s Revolution

“Just seeing him come in and completely take what was then called FCW like under his wing and make it into this huge brand to the point where it sold out in Brooklyn – 15,000 people are coming to watch NXT – that’s MIND BLOWING … and it’s all because of that guy. He really wanted to make it a success and he really did, especially with the Divas. He really did give the Divas a chance in NXT – like me and Emma, the first network show that we did – he really gave us a chance on there and it just progressed. He killed it. He knocked it out of the park with it. We’re all extremely thankful for the opportunity that he gave every single one of us.”

Which Diva Paige feels has the most promise

“Even though she’s on the opposing team, I would say Sasha Banks. I’m a huge fan of hers. And I’ve always said it. I’ve always said Sasha Banks. She’s just the full package to me. She can promo, she can wrestle, she looks good … she definitely shows the most, I think.”

On whether she sees either of the remaining two Divas on Tough Enough becoming a big name in NXT and eventually the main WWE roster

“As much as I like Sara Lee, and everyone thinks I pick on her, I would have to say Amanda – and it’s not being biased because you know how I’m like with both of them, I’m brutally honest with both of them. Amanda is kind of the full package too – she can talk, she’s really starting to get things in the ring, and she’s really embracing that heel role that she’s got going on. She really doesn’t care what people think of her and that’s cool to me, I like that, she doesn’t care about being liked or not. She’s not afraid of being different, she’s not afraid to be herself. She does great in the ring. She takes control as well, especially with her and Sara’s match she really took control of it. That’s cool. I like that about her.”

On the winners of Tough Enough and their eventual transition to the NXT roster

“It’s definitely going to be hard transition for them because they’re going to have to start working extra hard … especially because there are a lot of people on NXT that have worked their whole lives to get where they are. To be honest with you, they DO work hard, but they’re doing it on a reality show and then they get handed the contract at the end of the day. I can see a few jealous people [in NXT] but everyone is cool and cordial and they’ll be fine.”

For more information on Busted Open, visit BustedOpenNation.com.

• Major star interested in returning to WWE – who is it?

A tweet from Scott Hall has garnered a lot of negative attention on social media for the WWE Hall of Famer.

On Saturday, Paige acknowledged a GIF of herself seductively pinning Brie Bella early in her career in WWE.

https://twitter.com/BossOfTomorrow/status/630067045565100032

“Back when used to inappropriately touch the divas,” she remarked.

This led the WWE Hall of Famer, who is 56-years-old, to tweet Paige, “Such a naughty girl. I have a good mind to bend you over my knee and spank you.”

https://twitter.com/SCOTTHALLNWO/status/630078047643938816

Paige wasn’t offended like some people were, though. She wrote to Hall, “People are taking this way too seriously on Twitter. It’s obviously a joke. Plus. I like it ;) haha.”

https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/630235258680508417

Hall then said he was joking.

https://twitter.com/SCOTTHALLNWO/status/630220160377487360

https://twitter.com/SCOTTHALLNWO/status/630225019294060545

https://twitter.com/SCOTTHALLNWO/status/630225561407893504

• Photos – WWE fan nails Roman Reigns with replica Money in the Bank briefcase

– As reported this afternoon, Rosa Mendes announced in an interview with WWE.com that she is pregnant and expecting a girl in February. On Instagram, the WWE Diva revealed the father as her boyfriend, Bobby Schubenski.

https://twitter.com/Bobbyrageshard/status/593902448202231808

The two have been dating for a few months. Schubenski is a musician and co-owner of clothing company Blackcraft Cult, a heavy metal T-shirt operation.

– After several years, Lilian Garcia is once again the premiere ring announcer in a WWE video game.

Soooo excited 2 announce that I am back in the @WWEGAMES & in a big way this year! #WWE2K16 here I come!! ???????

— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) August 6, 2015

The first significant footage from WWE 2K16 was released this week and Garcia was shown as the ring announcer. She appeared in last year’s game, but only for the “Rivalries” mode focusing on famous WWE rivalries.

– WWE.com has published a photo gallery of WWE Superstars and Divas competing in Brisbane, Australia tour today.

• New name of Paige/Charlotte/Becky Lynch faction revealed?

– Earlier today, Curtis Axel’s profile on WWE.com was altered to reflect his Hulk Hogan-based Axelmania schtick. It has been changed again as all references to the persona have been removed.

When WWE terminated Hogan’s contract two weeks ago amid allegations that he made racist comments, virtually all references to his legendary name were removed from the official website, including his listing as a judge for Tough Enough, his merchandise on WWE Shop, and his entry in the Hall of Fame portion of the Superstars section. This included anything that could be associated with Hogan, which meant the end of Axel’s character.

– AJ Brooks (a/k/a AJ Lee) has changed her Twitter handle to AJBrooks.

At last, I have a new handle: @AJBrooks. New name. Same asinine tweets.

— A.J. (@AJBrooks) August 5, 2015

– Here is the synopsis for Total Divas airing on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 9/8 CT on E!: “Tensions ride high in the Bella family when JJ tries to take over the twins’ new business; Trinity goes above and beyond in her role as stepmother; and Eva devises a risky plan to prove herself to the Divas.”

• Vince McMahon taught WWE wrestlers “how to be more black”

When WWE terminated Hulk Hogan’s contract on July 24 amid allegations that he made racist comments, virtually all references to his legendary name were removed from their website, including his listing as a judge for Tough Enough, his merchandise from WWE Shop, and his entry from its WWE Hall of Fame page. This included any imagery that could be associated with him, and for Curtis Axel, it meant the demise of his character patterned after the legendary wrestler.

In an update, Axel’s profile on WWE.com was reverted back to the “Axelmania” character today.

• Vince McMahon taught WWE wrestlers “how to be more black”

– On Saturday, Hulk Hogan appeared at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, Illinois and posted photos of himself hanging out with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson.

“After the news yesterday I needed someone to cheer me up. Thanks Mike much love,” Hogan wrote.

– Lilian Garcia, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor, appeared at a rally in Newport Beach, California on Wednesday to encourage registration for Komen’s annual Orange Race for the Cure, scheduled for Sept. 27. The Orange County Register has published photos and a story from the event.

– NXT Diva Dana Brooke could be making her first wrestling appearance inside a WWE ring tonight as she has tweeted photos of herself with fans in Hidalgo, Texas, where WWE is holding a holding live event at 7:30 p.m.

• Vince McMahon taught WWE wrestlers “how to be more black”

The mass exodus from TNA continues as James Storm announced Friday that he has parted ways with the company.

Finished up my duties with Impact Wrestling yesterday. Today begins a new chapter in my life. I'm excited for what the future holds. #Thanks

— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) July 31, 2015

Storm added that he’s not retiring from wrestling.

Oh… I'm not done wrestling. Just working on a new saddle for a fresh horse. #CowboyWay #WeWantTheCowboy

— James Storm (@JamesStormBrand) July 31, 2015

Brian Fritz of the Sporting News previously reported that Storm requested to be released from his contract on June 25 in Orlando, Florida while taping upcoming episodes of Impact Wrestling and had it granted.

Storm had been with TNA since its inception in June 2002. He, along with Abyss, were the company’s only remaining original members.

Primarily a tag team wrestler, Storm has held 13 tag team championships during his time with TNA, winning the NWA World Tag Team Championship a record seven times and the TNA World Tag Team Championship a record six times. On October 18, 2011, Storm won his first and only world title when he defeated Kurt Angle to capture the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

• WWE no longer has big plans for Lana?

While promoting the HBO dramedy series Ballers at the Television Critics Association’s press tour in Beverly Hills, California on Thursday, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was asked about Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea), whose termination from WWE last week coincided with the publication by the National Enquirer and Radar Online of racist remarks allegedly made by the wrestling legend on a leaked sex tape.

“I was pretty disappointed with what I heard, like all of us, by the way,” said Johnson. “I’ve known Terry for a lot of years, my dad helped train him in Florida in the ’70s when he was breaking into the business. My uncles helped train him too as well. I have not known the man to be racist.”

Johnson adds that while there’s no justification for what Hogan said, he believes everyone has “talked trash,” especially in private.

“It’s funny, it’s one of those things where—and not justifying what he said—we’ve all talked trash, especially in private,” said Johnson. “He said what he said, and he’s paying the price.”

• Vince McMahon taught WWE wrestlers “how to be more black”

– Angelina Love revealed Thursday that she is expecting her first child with husband Davey Richards.

@RichardsWesley and I are excited & proud to announce that…….?????? pic.twitter.com/6Oo9i1qxVY

— Lauren/Angelina Love (@ActualALove) July 30, 2015

Love, who’s real name is Lauren Williams, began dating Richards in January. The couple announced their engagement on April 27, 2015, and were married on June 10, 2015.

– Jeremy Borash announced Thursday that TNA will launch four new digital original web shows next week.

https://twitter.com/JeremyBorash/status/626795281842077696

– In this video, Chris Melendez talks about the brutality of his match with Eric Young on last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3l4cQXEHDM

• Vince McMahon taught WWE wrestlers “how to be more black”

– Here is the synopsis for Total Divas airing on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 9/8 CT on E!: “Nattie is caught in a web of lies after she invites her sister to move in with her; Nikkie is concerned that Brie isn’t taking Bryan’s health seriously enough; and Trinity’s future hinges on her inner bad girl.” The episode is titled “Good Diva, Bad Diva.”

– With the NBA off-season in full swing, Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James took a moment to connect with his fans as he held an impromptu Q&A session with his Twitter followers on Tuesday afternoon. James, a self-admitted wrestling fan, responded to a question asking who is his favorite wrestler of all-time.

@Briantelevision Ultimate Warrior, Sting, Ric Flair and Legion of Doom

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 28, 2015

– The official WWE website issued this poll asking fans who wore Lana’s look better: Lana or Summer Rae.

• Vince McMahon taught WWE wrestlers “how to be more black”

– Angelina Pivarnick, who appeared on the first two seasons of Jersey Shore on MTV, revealed on her Twitter account that she is training for a WWE tryout.

@WWENXT gonna start training for tryouts

— Angelina Marie (@angelinamtvjs) July 21, 2015

Wrestling is in my blood. Wanna get back out there. I know I have what it takes.

— Angelina Marie (@angelinamtvjs) July 25, 2015

After leaving Jersey Shore in 2010, Pivarnick expressed enthusiasm for professional wrestling and began training at the New Jersey-based Independent Wrestling Federation Academy. She made her wrestling debut for TNA Wrestling on the March 10, 2011 episode of iMPACT! in a six-women tag team match, partnering with Cookie (also known as Becky Bayless) and Sarita (also known as Sarah Stock and Dark Angel) against Angelina Love, Velvet Sky and Winter (also known as Katie Lea Burchill in WWE). Pivarnick was pinned by Love following interference from Robbie E.

– Here is the synopsis for Total Divas airing on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 9/8 CT on E!: “Alicia, anticipating that her ex-boyfriend may be single again soon, toys with the idea of confessing her love to him; Jonathan takes heat for Eva’s bruises; and Paige is offended by Nikki’s classy take on her home turf.”

– The 2015 Special Olympics World Games opened Saturday with an appearance from Stephanie McMahon during opening ceremonies. WWE was on hand for the event and released this photo gallery.

• Vince McMahon taught WWE wrestlers “how to be more black”

– With Monster Jam holding events in Stafford Springs, Connecticut this weekend, WWE cameras followed Madusa (also known as Alundra Blayze) around at her job.

The 2015 WWE Hall of Famer and monster driver wrote Friday on Instagram, “What an amazing day!!! Did some filming today for @wwe thank you to the crew and staff at both the WWE and @monsterjamlive #Lifeisgood #AlundraBlayze #Madusa.

She added Saturday, “Great filming crew today @wwe had a blast cannot wait until it’s ready! Thank you.”

– Miss USA 2010 and one-time Tough Enough contestant Rima Fakih attended Saturday’s WWE live event at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.

– Layla revealed Friday night on Periscope that she is engaged. The WWE Diva showed off her ring and told those watching that she is getting married.

Layla’s fiancée is Rich Young, who wrestled as Ricky Ortiz for WWE in 2008 and 2009. They have been dating since last year. The couple briefly worked together on the SmackDown brand in 2009, which included an in-ring skit and Layla appearing on Ortiz’ WWE.com show.

https://twitter.com/mslayel/status/624407053910421508

• Vince McMahon taught WWE wrestlers “how to be more black”

Eva Marie, who made her televised return to the ring on this week’s episode of WWE NXT, appeared on AfterBuzz TV to discuss fan scrutiny, heat from fellow WWE Divas, when she may have children and more. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

TOTAL DIVAS STAR EVA MARIE TALKS RECENT NXT MATCHES & DUELING DIVAS, RECALLS WORKING BEHIND A DESK

July 22, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOS ANGELES, CA – Total Divas star Eva Marie visits Maria Menounos‘ AfterBuzz TV, responding to the WWE Universe scrutiny and disclosing which Divas have her back and when she may have children. Joining hosts Kaori Takee and Christy Olson, of the Total Divas After Show, Eva reveals she once worked a desk job and talks about her famous red hair.

Both fans and Eva’s Total Divas‘ co-stars have questioned her devotion to the WWE and wrestling skills. Speaking out in this exclusive interview, the reality star says, “I’m still trying to wrap my head around why there was so much heat, for me training when I’m just trying to get better at my job. So I’m still, you know, trying to figure that one out.”

Talking about the future, Eva dishes details on her recent return to the ring and her plans for having kids with husband of nearly one year, Jonathan Coyle. “I don’t think anytime soon because I feel, like I said, I just arrived within the WWE,” adding that her hubby joking says, “‘I don’t know if I can handle another one of you.’”

While the reality star describes laying it all on the line on Total Divas, one thing we may not have known about Eva is that she counted cookies to pay her way through college. “And so I remember working at the office for like a little, little bit,” she recalls about a job at Mother’s Cookies. “Basically I was in charge of the orders of how many iced oatmeal cookies or whatever this store gets and…Can you imagine? I used to go to all these different grocery stores and have to count the shelves and figure it out.”

As fans continue to watch her relationship with Nikki Bella and the rest of the Divas play out, Eva makes a definitive promise, in this exclusive interview. “All red everything is here to stay.”

• WWE plans to have The Undertaker beat Brock Lesnar – backstage details

Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch has been among the most outspoken individuals in the professional wrestling industry and she furthered that reputation Monday night by offering her controversial opinion on the three newest members of WWE’s Divas roster, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks and Charlotte.

While watching Monday Night Raw, she posted the following on her personal Facebook account:

The WWE Hall of Famer garnered a mixed response from her Facebook friends, with those defending the trio touting their wrestling skills. Sytch said in response to those people:

“you guys dont get what a diva should be.”

“ive never been a fan of womens wrestling.. leave it to the men.. and my opinion of how someone looks is my opinion… as if no one has ever judged me??”

Sytch, however, was complementary of one WWE Diva.

“on the other hand, i ADORE Lana”

• Some people in WWE want to see Kevin Owens fail – backstage details

– Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle revealed Friday on Twitter that she has given birth a daughter.

She has arrived! We’re are all healthy safe and I’m so in love with my new creature! ????

— CANDICE MICHELLE (@DIVACANDICEM) July 18, 2015

Michelle has two other daughters: AkiAnne Rose, born May 2010, and Ryumi Grace, born October 2012.

– Here is the synopsis for Total Divas airing on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 9/8 CT on E!: “Paige ditches Alicia for a new man; Nattie infuriates her husband with her unwillingness to say “no”; and Nikki confronts Bryan about not liking her.”

– WWE.com has released this photo gallery of Roman Reigns and The Bella Twins joining celebrities and athletes on the red carpet of the 2015 ESPYS in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday. Stephanie McMahon and The Miz also walked the red carpet, but are not featured.

• Backstage news on who Kevin Owens will feud with after John Cena

WWE has announced that Ryback suffered an injury on Raw that will prevent him from defending the Intercontinental Championship this Sunday at Battleground. He was scheduled to defend the title in a Triple Threat Match against Big Show and The Miz.

“Earlier this week on Raw, Intercontinental Champion Ryback sustained an injury that will prevent him from competing and defending his title this weekend at WWE Battleground.

“Stay with WWE.com for additional details on Ryback’s condition.”

Alongside Randy Orton, Ryback faced Big Show and Sheamus in a tag team match, which he was able to finish.

• Is The Undertaker returning this Sunday?

– It was revealed this afternoon on the official Instagram account of Tough Enough that Chelsea Green suffered an injury to her ankle during today’s challenge.

BREAKING: Chelsea goes down with an ankle injury during today's challenge #ToughEnough

A photo posted by WWE ToughEnough (@wwetoughenough) on Jul 15, 2015 at 11:49am PDT

Tanner carries Chelsea away after she was tended to by the on-site medical staff #ToughEnough

A photo posted by WWE ToughEnough (@wwetoughenough) on Jul 15, 2015 at 12:13pm PDT

– Following the conclusion of the promo battle at the Improv, Chris Jericho dissects which of the Tough Enough competitors he believed shined and what Sara and ZZ need to do to step up going forward.

– Stephanie McMahon joined ESPN’s inaugural Sports Humanitarian of the Year Awards in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday. Click here for WWE’s photos from the event.

• The latest on whether The Undertaker will face Sting at WrestleMania 32

As has been reported, the annual “Where Are They Now?” issue of Sports Illustrated currently out on newsstands features an in-depth look at WWE, as well as stories on Rikishi, Tito Santana, and Debrah Miceli (also known as Alundra Blayze and Madusa). SI.com has published its story on Miceli, where she talks about crossing paths with Vince McMahon for the first time in 20 years last March.

In December 1995, WWE—then known as the World Wrestling Federation (WWF)—opted not to renew Miceli’s contract. She signed with WCW, and as part of an angle concocted by Eric Bischoff, showed up on a live episode of WCW Monday Nitro to throw the WWF Women’s Title belt into a trash can. After years of feeling like a pariah, she contemplated showing up at WWE’s headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut to return the belt, which she kept in her home safe. In January, Miceli received a phone call from a WWE executive informing her the company was inducting her into its Hall of Fame. During a run-through before the ceremony in San Jose, California, she met McMahon for the first time since leaving the sports-entertainment organization. They exchanged pleasantries before having an emotional embrace.

“We both just held each other and I squeezed him so tight,” Miceli says, who was told by McMahon that she could keep the belt. “I started getting emotional and kind of crying.”

During their hug, Miceli apologized to McMahon for what she did. The WWE Chairman and CEO told her that she was the kind of performer his company needs today.

“I think I almost fainted,” says Miceli.

In response to constant questions about dumping the WWF Women’s Championship belt in the trash on WCW Monday Nitro, Miceli’s inductor, Natalya, brought out a trash can during the ceremony. Miceli withdrew the belt, which she stressed was a good-looking “women’s wrestling belt,” and said it was finally “back home where it belongs.” She held the belt on her shoulder, and referred to herself as the reigning WWF Women’s Champion. Miceli told Sports Illustrated that she was taken aback by the warm reception she received that weekend.

“I never knew people felt this way,” Miceli says. “I always thought they hated me.” Even the younger generation? “I didn’t think they gave two shits.”

Miceli noted to Sports Illustrated that she signed a five-year contract with WWE that includes merchandise and personal appearances. Regarding this, she cryptically says, “It could be anything.”

Miceli has also stayed in touch with a handful of WWE’s current crop of women and has grown particularly fond of those in NXT. The group, headlined by NXT Women’s Champion Sasha Banks, Bayley, Becky Lynch and Charlotte, reminds her of time wrestling in Japan. She is optimistic they will shake things up in WWE.

“There’s gonna be a great, great change,” Miceli says. “Watch and see what happens. It’s gonna be wonderful.”

In addition to monster truck racing (her contract with Monster Jam expires at the end of the year and she is currently in negotiations for a new deal), Miceli is working on her doctorate in naturopathy and recently spent a month studying in the Bahamas to become a certified yoga instructor. She is also writing a book about her career.

“There’s something more coming,” Miceli says, who hopes her next chapter is her best yet. “I can feel it.”

Miceli also discusses her entry into professional wrestling, competing in Japan, facing bankruptcy in the early 1990s, being let go by WWE, infamously dumping the Women’s Title belt into a trash can, the tail end of her wrestling career in WCW, and of course, monster truck racing.

• The latest on whether The Undertaker will face Sting at WrestleMania 32

– On the season premiere episode of Total Divas on Tuesday, Eva Marie was chewed out by her fellow Divas, who openly questioned her talent and commitment to WWE. This storyline continues two weeks from now on an episode airing July 21. Here is the synopsis for the third episode of the season, entitled “Eat Your Heart Out”:

“Peace talks between Nikki and Eva end very badly; Nattie takes a risk on stage; Paige is brought to tears during her first WrestleMania; and Brie and Bryan receive the results of their fertility testing.”

– Zahra Schreiber, the NXT Diva who was involved in a nude photo scandal with Seth Rollins earlier this year, made her debut for the developmental league at Thursday’s live event in Largo, Florida. She shared ring announcing duties with Dasha Fuentes.

https://twitter.com/zahraschreiber/status/619302793208307712

– Hornswoggle was in attendance at Thursday’s Global Force Wrestling event in Appleton, Wisconsin.

@wwehornswoggle sighting at @GFWWrestling pic.twitter.com/BX765jzWe9

— Monday Night Rob (@TheRobertCaron) July 9, 2015

And unannounced (seeing as he's from the area), pic with Hornswoggle. pic.twitter.com/BorRLndbO3

— Troy Evers (@NMUFred) July 9, 2015

• Big Show doesn’t know whether he’s a face or heel