Morning Daily News Update: February 19, 2026 – Thunder Rosa Returns To AEW

Good morning, all!

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

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Jabroniville has a new Dream Matches post for WCW Monday Nitro from October 3, 1997
LScisco posted a new WTWWW for WWF Monday Night Raw from October 24, 1994

Thunder Rosa Returns On AEW Dynamite, Cleared For In-Ring Action

Thunder Rosa made her return on the February 18 episode of AEW Dynamite, appearing in a backstage segment with Kris Statlander. The former AEW Women’s World Champion announced that she has been medically cleared to compete and said she is targeting Thekla, marking her first AEW appearance since All In Texas in 2025.

Roxanne Perez Had Surgery To Remove A Benign Mass In Her Back

Roxanne Perez has revealed she underwent surgery to remove a benign mass from her back, explaining her recent absence from WWE Raw. In a TikTok update, Perez said the issue had been causing pain for months, but she delayed time off before finally having the procedure. She added that her recovery is going well, the pain has mostly eased, and she expects to return to the ring soon.

Dark Side Of The Ring Teaser Appears To Hint At A Future Episode Dedicated To A Beloved WWE Legend

The producers of Dark Side of the Ring have teased a potential upcoming episode focusing on the late Ray Traylor, known to wrestling fans as Big Boss Man, through a recent Instagram story featuring police-themed imagery. Traylor, a former WWE star born in 1963, was known both for his wrestling career and community work, including organising memorials for 9/11 victims. He passed away from a heart attack in September 2004 at age 41 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.

Seth Rollins Names His Mount Rushmore of In-Ring Competitors

Seth Rollins recently shared his in-ring “Mount Rushmore” on Club Shay Shay, naming legends such as Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero, Bret Hart, Ric Flair, Dynamite Kid, Bryan Danielson, and AJ Styles as some of the greatest performers to step into the ring, while admitting it’s difficult to narrow the list down. He added that a Mount Rushmore based on star power and drawing ability would likely include Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and The Rock.