Morning Daily News Update: March 11, 2026 – Ronda Rousey Reveals She Trained For MMA Return While Pregnant

Good morning, all!

It’s Wednesday, middle of the week, and it’s also time for the Morning Daily News Update!

We’ve also got a couple of new blog posts to sink our teeth into from yesterday:

Garth Holmberg has reviewed the February 12, 2026, episode of JCW Lunacy
Alex Podgorski has posted a new 5-Star BOOK Review with Part 10 of Jumbo Tsuruta’s books
Niz has the review of last night’s episode of WWE NXT

Ronda Rousey Reveals She Trained While Pregnant During Gina Carano Fight Talks

Ronda Rousey says she began preparing for her MMA return while she was pregnant. Speaking about the build-up to her upcoming fight with Gina Carano, Rousey revealed she was already training and thinking about a comeback in late 2024, even doing suplex drills in her garage while three months pregnant, before her husband, Travis Browne, told her to slow down. The idea for the fight began around December 2024, with Rousey eventually proposing the matchup while nine months pregnant. The bout with Carano is now scheduled for May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and will be the first MMA event streamed live on Netflix.

The Brother Of Former WWE Star Shotzi Blackheart Is Missing

Former WWE star Shotzi Blackheart has asked for help locating her missing brother. In a post on Twitter, Shotzi said her brother Deano was last seen in San Francisco after his car was found crashed near Fort Mason and the Marina District area. Security footage reportedly shows him walking away from the vehicle, and she noted he may be confused or disoriented as he is currently undergoing dialysis. Shotzi urged anyone who sees him to contact local authorities, as her family remains concerned for his safety. The former WWE star urged anyone who sees her brother to contact Detective Smith at 415-561-5146. Sending best wishes to Shotzi’s family, and I hope her brother is found safe and sound.

Backstage News On Poorly Received Ricky Saints Segment

A recent report says Ricky Saints was not responsible for the concert segment that aired on the March 3 episode of WWE NXT. The segment, which ended with Joe Hendry attacking Saints, received a poor reaction from fans and a lukewarm response backstage, leading WWE to remove some clips from social media. According to Fightful Select, Saints helped work on the segment’s writing but did not originate the idea. Despite the negative reception, WWE officials reportedly remain confident in both Saints and Hendry moving forward.

Charlotte Flair Reveals Her Post-WWE Plans

Charlotte Flair says she hopes to focus on helping others once her WWE career eventually comes to an end. Speaking with Bloomberg Talks, Flair said she wants to create safe spaces and support people through investments in self-care initiatives, explaining that she hopes to become the kind of person she needed growing up. The 39-year-old returned from injury at the 2025 Royal Rumble, went on to face Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania 41, and is currently teaming with Alexa Bliss. The duo recently earned a Women’s Tag Team Championship opportunity against Nia Jax and Lash Legend.