Morning Daily News Update

Morning, everyone!

It’s Friday! And it’s also time for the Morning Daily News Update! We’ve also got a couple of new blog posts, starting with Megabucks’ newest edition of Tooned In, and Scott Herrin has reviewed the latest episode of TNA Impact.

WWE Planning Big Surprise Return for Liv Morgan Amid Recovery From Shoulder Surgery

It has been reported that Liv Morgan could be ready to return to the ring from injury in early 2026. Morgan suffered a dislocated shoulder on the June 16 episode of Monday Night Raw, and the injury was so severe that it required surgery. The most recent rumour about her return is that, due to her popularity in international markets, particularly in Saudi Arabia, the company may save her return for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view that is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Abdullah The Butcher Hospitalised & Facing Serious Health Issues

WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher, who turned 84 this year, has reportedly been hospitalised and is facing some serious health concerns. Wrestling booking agent Steve Stasiak posted the news via Twitter, asking fans for their support for the wrestling legend, whose career spanned seven decades.

Former WWE Writer Says WWE Shut Down Idea For Bray Wyatt To Meet Charles Manson

Former WWE writer Nick Manfredini appeared on Freddie Prinze Jr.’s wrestling podcast and talked about how he worked closely with Bray Wyatt during his tenure. Manfredini said that because Wyatt’s character was heavily inspired by the cult leader Charles Manson, somehow Manson saw some of Wyatt’s promos and expressed interest in meeting with Wyatt. Manfredini said the idea was pitched to either Triple H or Vince McMahon, but was immediately shot down.

Hulk Hogan Biography Trilogy In The Works After Smashing Fundraiser

A trilogy of Hulk Hogan biographies is in the works as a Kickstarter campaign that was started to raise the funds for the project reached its goal in just 48 hours. Guy Evans, the author of the NITRO series of books, started the fundraiser and posted on Twitter that work on the books will begin and will feature over 100 exclusive interviews.