Morning Daily News Update: January 14, 2026 – Update On Tiffany Stratton’s Return To WWE

Good morning, everyone!

It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for the Morning Daily News Update!

We’ve also got Niz’s review of the January 13, 2026, episode of NXT to have a gander at.

Injured WWE Star Reportedly Ready To Return

Tiffany Stratton has reportedly been medically cleared to wrestle following a two-month injury absence and is expected to return to SmackDown soon. WWE is believed to have major plans for the former Women’s Champion heading into WrestleMania season, with a potential comeback at the Royal Rumble strongly rumoured.

WWE reveals plans to crown new NXT Champion

NXT has confirmed a six-man ladder match will crown a new NXT Champion on February 3, with qualifying bouts beginning next week after Oba Femi vacated the title. The announcement sparked a wild brawl, highlighted by EVOLVE’s Keanu Carver laying waste to the field and standing tall to close the segment.

Mexican Journalist Unearths Major Detail In Murder Of Lucha Legend Espanto

Mexican journalist Antonio Nieto has debunked a decades-old belief surrounding the 1968 murder of lucha legend Espanto I, revealing the killing was carried out by bartender Mario Nunez during a bar dispute rather than the venue’s owner. Nieto’s investigation details that Espanto was shot after confronting Nunez over a dice game he believed was fixed, with the killer escaping and never being arrested.

Commercial for WWE 2K26 was taped last month

Bryan Alvarez has reported that WWE taped a commercial for WWE 2K26 in December, confirming the game is still planned for release despite speculation it may skip 2026. No release date has been announced yet, but the commercial is expected to air in the coming weeks as WWE prepares for the Royal Rumble.