Morning Daily News Update: January 30, 2026 – Braun Strowman Undergoes Surgery

Good morning, all!

It’s Friday once again! But before we can go and enjoy the Royal Rumble weekend, we’ve got the Morning Daily News Update!

We’ve also got some new blog updates. We have:

Phrederic with the latest WWE Evolve review
Garth Holmberg with a review of WWF Shotgun Saturday Night from January 18, 1997
Kat has a new edition of SmackDown rewind, with a review of the October 14, 1999 episode

Braun Strowman Undergoes Surgery

Former WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman has been under the knife to address a severe knee infection, for which he was hospitalised earlier this week. Strowman updated fans via Instagram and said that while he’s still got some ways to go, he’s feeling better and his pain is starting to subside. Get well soon, Braun!

AEW’s Tommaso Ciampa Explains Decision To Leave WWE

Newly signed AEW star Tommaso Ciampa has spoken about why he decided to leave WWE, and said that there wasn’t a sole reason for his departure, rather his contract was coming to an end, and he had discussions with the company and ultimately decided it was time for him to move on.

Jim Ross believes two former AEW wrestlers will be in the WWE Royal Rumble

Jim Ross spoke on his Grilling JR podcast about two former AEW stars he believes will show up in the Royal Rumble tomorrow, naming AEW World Champion Chris Jericho and former TNT Champion Powerhouse Hobbs. Ross also said that Hobbs called him recently after he left AEW to thank Ross for the advice he’s given him over the years.

Saraya Drops Another Training Video Just Days Before Royal Rumble

Saraya has posted another training video to Twitter as rumours continue to swirl around a possible WWE return for the former AEW Women’s and WWE Divas Champion. In the footage, Saraya can be seen chain wrestling and performing some running spots. She captioned the post “Feeling like my old self again.”

That’s all from me for January. I hope you all enjoy the Rumble, and I’ll see you in February!