Morning Daily News Update: January 23, 2026 – Steve Austin To Make WWE Appearance Very Soon
By Conor Renshaw on 23 January 2026
Good morning, everyone!
It’s Friday! But before you can all go off and enjoy the weekend, we’ve got the last Morning Daily News of the working week.
We’ve also got a couple of new blog posts:
Phrederic has posted the latest review of WWE Evolve
Kat has a new SmackDown Rewind, with a review of the October 7, 1999, episode
There Have Been Internal Discussions About Steve Austin Making WWE Appearance Soon
WWE is reportedly discussing a possible return appearance for Stone Cold Steve Austin in the very near future, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. The timing lines up with the Road to WrestleMania, with the Royal Rumble this weekend, though no details have emerged on whether the Hall of Famer would wrestle or simply appear in a non-physical role.
AJ Lee match reportedly in the works for WWE WrestleMania 42
A singles match between AJ Lee and Becky Lynch is said to be firmly in place for WrestleMania 42, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. Lee has repeatedly targeted Lynch since her return last fall, including tapping her out at Survivor Series and costing her the Women’s Intercontinental Title, setting the stage for a marquee WrestleMania showdown.
Jim Ross Reveals Condition After Scary Fall Left Him on Floor for 5 Hours
Jim Ross has provided an update after suffering a serious fall at home that left him on the floor for five hours, forcing him to miss this week’s AEW Dynamite. Speaking on Grilling JR, the WWE Hall of Famer said he was fortunate to recover without further complications and is now back on his feet, with his condition improving.
Trey Miguel made his on-screen return to TNA Wrestling on TNA Impact, competing in the Feast or Fired match and quickly exiting with a briefcase, with commentary confirming he has signed a new contract. Miguel had previously left TNA with The Rascalz for AEW but was released within hours, later addressing past controversies by stating he has changed and no longer stands for hate.