Morning Daily News Update: February 6, 2026 – Will John Cena Be Inducted Into The 2026 WWE Hall Of Fame?

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It’s Friday!!! But before we can get to the weekend, we’ve got the Morning Daily News Update!

Here are your new blog posts from yesterday:

Kat has a new SmackDown Rewind with the October 21, 1999 episode
Garth Holmberg has the latest JCW Luncay review
Phrederic reviewed AJPW’s World’s Strongest Tag Determination League from December 7, 2025
Scott Herring has last night’s TNA Impact review

Backstage News On Whether John Cena Will Be Inducted Into The 2026 WWE Hall Of Fame

John Cena is not currently scheduled to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026, according to a report from WrestleVotes Radio. The report instead suggests Stephanie McMahon is set to headline this year’s class, meaning fans may have to wait longer for Cena’s expected induction following his retirement match against Gunther.

CM Punk Expected To Defend World Title At WWE Elimination Chamber

CM Punk may have to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Bálor at Elimination Chamber in Chicago before his planned WrestleMania 42 showdown with Roman Reigns. Reports suggest WWE wants Punk featured prominently in his hometown, with a rematch against Bálor being discussed as a possible title defence on the February 28 event.

Tony Khan names two AEW wrestlers to ‘watch for the future’

Tony Khan has named Kevin Knight and Persephone as two young wrestlers to watch, calling them future stars for AEW and its partner promotions. Khan praised Knight’s versatility as a trios, tag, or singles competitor, while saying Persephone “has all the tools” to become a major name across AEW, ROH, and CMLL.

Anthem Sues Gail Kim Over Whistleblower Claims

Anthem, the parent company of TNA Wrestling, has filed a lawsuit against Gail Kim, disputing her claim that she was illegally fired for whistleblowing. The company says her contract simply was not renewed during a 2025 restructuring and argues that any legal action must be handled under Tennessee law, while also seeking attorney fees and court costs.