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WWE’s Chelsea Green has shared a personal health update, revealing that she recently underwent a heart procedure after doctors diagnosed her with SVT following a years-long struggle with the condition.
Green posted the news to Instagram on Monday, explaining that doctors were finally able to identify the issue after dealing with symptoms for roughly a decade. She also shared a photo of herself recovering in a hospital bed alongside her husband, fellow wrestling star Matt Cardona.
“After 10 years, doctors finally caught my SVT and I was able to get a heart procedure done! Three hours later and I’m on the mend,” Green wrote in the caption.
SVT, or supraventricular tachycardia, is a heart rhythm condition that can cause episodes of rapid or irregular heartbeat. While the condition is often manageable and not always dangerous on its own, it can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, chest discomfort, or shortness of breath and may require medical treatment depending on severity.
The announcement adds another setback to what has already been a frustrating stretch away from the ring for Green. The former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion has not competed since February, when she took part in a triple threat qualifying match for the Women’s Elimination Chamber bout. Green teamed with Lash Legend in the losing effort against Tiffany Stratton during that contest.
Following the match, reports surfaced that Green had suffered a broken ankle. By March, word indicated she was nearing medical clearance for the injury, but she has yet to make her WWE return.
There is currently no timetable for when Green could resume in-ring competition following the heart procedure, though her post suggested the operation was successful and that she is already recovering.
Green has become one of WWE’s most entertaining personalities over the past several years, gaining popularity through her comedic timing and over-the-top character work across both “Raw” and “SmackDown.” Fans and wrestlers alike quickly flooded social media with support after her announcement.
More details have emerged regarding the WWE departures of JC Mateo and Tonga Loa following reports that both stars are no longer with the company.
According to PWInsider, the exits of Mateo and Loa are officially being handled as roster cuts and releases rather than mutual departures. The report also notes that, as of now, these are expected to be the only WWE roster exits scheduled for today.
Both men had recently been featured as part of Solo Sikoa’s MFT faction on WWE programming. JC Mateo joined WWE last year and quickly became involved in the group alongside Solo, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa. Meanwhile, Loa had returned to WWE in 2024 after previously competing for the company years earlier.
Mateo’s final WWE match came shortly after WrestleMania 42 on an episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Teaming with Tama Tonga, he challenged Damian Priest and R-Truth for the WWE Tag Team Championships but came up short in the title match.
Tonga Loa last competed on the RAW episode leading into WrestleMania 42, where he teamed with Mateo and Solo Sikoa in tag team action.
The two stars also made what now appears to be their final WWE television appearance on the April 24 edition of SmackDown. During the segment, Jacob Fatu attacked both Mateo and Loa after defeating Solo Sikoa, further escalating tensions within the MFT storyline.
There is currently no word on what is next for either performer following their WWE departures.
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WWE may be hitting the reset button on Friday Night SmackDown sooner rather than later.
After kicking off 2026 with an expanded three-hour format, new reports suggest the blue brand won’t be sticking with the longer runtime for much longer. According to Bodyslam+, WWE is planning to scale SmackDown back down to its traditional two-hour format within the next few weeks.
The shift would mark yet another adjustment in what has become a bit of a recurring experiment for the company. Earlier this year, there were already rumblings that WWE could follow a similar pattern to 2025—using the first few months of the year to run three-hour episodes before eventually trimming things back. Last year, that transition didn’t happen until July, but this time around, the change could come significantly earlier.
The original move to three hours was reportedly designed to strengthen network programming by providing a longer lead-in for other shows. However, the extended format hasn’t exactly been a hit across the board. Some within the wrestling world, including WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray, have been vocal about their belief that three hours is simply too long for a weekly wrestling show to maintain consistent quality.
For comparison, WWE Raw—now airing on Netflix Monday nights—clocks in at around two and a half hours including commercials, offering a slightly shorter but still substantial viewing experience.
If the reports hold true, SmackDown returning to two hours could be welcome news for fans who prefer a tighter, more focused weekly show.
WWE has reportedly made another round of roster cuts, with a wide range of talent—from established main roster names to rising NXT prospects—being let go from the company.
As of now, the list of releases includes several recognizable names who have played key roles on WWE programming in recent years. Among the أبرز departures are Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, and Santos Escobar, all of whom have had significant runs on the main roster. The exits of Uncle Howdy (Bo Dallas), Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, and Erick Rowan also stand out, especially given their ties to various factions and storylines over the past few years.
The tag team division has also taken a hit, with the Motor City Machine Guns reportedly parting ways with WWE. Meanwhile, Joe Gacy and Andre Chase—both heavily featured during their time in NXT—are also included in the cuts.
On the women’s side, Zoey Stark and Alba Fyre are among those released, along with developmental names like Tyra Mae Steele and Sirena Linton.
The list extends deep into NXT, with several newer or lesser-known talents also being let go, including Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, Chris Island, Dante Chen, Malik Blade, Trill London, and Luca Crusifino.
At this stage, there’s no official word on whether more releases are expected, but the scope of the cuts suggests a significant shake-up behind the scenes. Situations like this often point to roster restructuring, budget considerations, or shifts in creative direction, particularly as WWE continues to evolve its talent pipeline between NXT and the main roster.
As always, talent releases can open the door for fresh opportunities elsewhere in the wrestling world, and it’ll be interesting to see where these performers land next. For now, though, the WWE roster looks noticeably different following this latest wave of departures.
As it stands, the following names have been released (so far):
Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown turned into a statement show for one of NXT’s most talked-about factions, as Fatal Influence officially arrived—and they didn’t come quietly.
While much of the buzz heading into the night centered around Paige’s long-awaited return to the blue brand after more than eight years, the spotlight quickly shifted once the chaos began during a high-profile women’s tag team match. Paige teamed up with WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Brie Bella to take on Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, but the match never reached a proper conclusion.
Jacy Jayne—making her own presence felt in a big way—stormed the scene and yanked Paige off the apron just as a tag was about to be made. From there, things unraveled fast. Jayne sent Paige crashing into the steel steps, while the rest of Fatal Influence—Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid—hit the ring and dismantled both Flair and Bliss. The trio stood tall over all four women before heading up the ramp, making it clear with both their actions and words that SmackDown was now their territory.
The group wasn’t finished for the night, either. Later in the show, Fatal Influence crossed paths with WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, setting up an impromptu showdown between Ripley and Jayne. The match ended in another disqualification after Henley and Reid once again got involved, but the numbers game allowed Jayne to get the last laugh by dropping Ripley with her Rolling Encore finisher.
Jayne’s move to the main roster had been heavily speculated in the days following WrestleMania 42, especially after what looked like a farewell moment at the WWE Performance Center on NXT programming. What wasn’t clear at the time was whether Henley and Reid would be making the jump alongside her—but after Friday night, that question has been answered.
With a dominant debut and immediate impact on SmackDown’s top stars, Fatal Influence has officially entered the mix—and if their first night is any indication, the women’s division just got a lot more unpredictable.
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