Morning Daily News Update: February 11, 2026 – Update On Samoa Joe’s Injury Status

Morning, everyone!

It’s the middle of the week again, and not far off being the middle of the month already! It’s also time for your Morning Daily News Update!

We’ve also got Niz’s review of last night’s WWE NXT to take a look at!

Backstage Update On Nature Of Injury Suffered By AEW’s Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe is currently sidelined with an injury suffered in training, with his return being assessed on a week-to-week basis in AEW. He is believed to be in concussion protocol, and with no clear timetable for his return, leadership of The Opps has shifted to HOOK in his absence.

Bianca Belair Injury Update Ahead Of WrestleMania 42

Bianca Belair is expected to appear at WrestleMania 42 despite being sidelined since WrestleMania 41 with a serious finger injury. It is unclear whether she will wrestle, though she has already made a non-wrestling appearance at WWE Evolution as part of her gradual return.

WWE Fans Think They’ve Figured Out The Identity Of The Masked Man

The mystery “Masked Man” struck again on WWE Raw, attacking Austin Theory during the main event. Fans have speculated that the attacker could be Grayson Waller, while others believe the angle may ultimately lead to Seth Rollins, even if Waller is the man behind the mask at the moment.

Tommaso Ciampa says financial stability led him to choose AEW over WWE

Tommaso Ciampa said financial stability played a major role in his decision to leave WWE and sign with AEW. Speaking with Renee Paquette, Ciampa explained that he finally felt comfortable enough to take the risk, noting that he had not been in that position earlier in his career and wanted to make the move at the right time for his family.