Morning Daily News Update: April 27, 2026 – Jordynne Grace Eyes Role As First Paul Heyman Girl

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Jordynne Grace: I’m Actively Pushing To Become A Paul Heyman Girl

Jordynne Grace says she is actively campaigning to align with Paul Heyman in WWE. Currently on WWE SmackDown, Grace revealed she has been pushing the idea to writers, calling it her “dream” and believing that working with Heyman could elevate her quickly to the top of the company.

Another WWE Star Announces Departure After WrestleMania 42

Carlee Bright has confirmed her WWE departure, revealing her exit shortly after WrestleMania 42 weekend. Bright, who signed with WWE in 2022 and later competed on WWE NXT, shared the news on social media, stating her time with the company had already ended days earlier. She was not part of the initial reported roster cuts but confirmed the departure herself, adding that while the ending was unexpected, it helped her grow. Bright’s final match took place in February on EVOLVE, and despite her release, she will still appear on WWE LFG Season 3. She also made clear her wrestling career is continuing, saying her story is “far from finished.”

Carmella Teases Return After AEW Star Uses ‘Her’ Finisher

Carmella has teased a potential in-ring return after reacting to another wrestler using a move similar to her Code of Silence submission. Responding to the clip, Carmella suggested there is “a difference between homage and theft” and hinted she may need to come back to show how it is done. She has been out of action since 2023, with no confirmed timeline for a return to either WWE or elsewhere, though she remains listed on WWE’s roster. The tease comes after independent wrestler B3CCA used a similar submission on Kris Statlander during an AEW appearance.

Danhausen Among Top Three Merch Sellers Across WWE WrestleMania Weekend

Danhausen ranked third in in-stadium merchandise sales at WrestleMania 42, despite not competing on the show. Only CM Punk and Cody Rhodes sold more merchandise, highlighting Danhausen’s rapid rise in popularity since his WWE debut. Reports note that demand for his merchandise was so high that multiple restocks were needed, with WWE and Fanatics both said to be impressed by the response. The strong sales underline how quickly Danhausen has connected with fans, even without a full in-ring role at WrestleMania.