Morning Daily News Update: May 4, 2026 – May The Fourth Be With You

Good morning, everyone!

Happy Star Wars Day! And I hope you’re all ready for the Morning Daily News Update!

We’ve also got a few new blog posts from yesterday:

Niz reviewed AAA from May 2
Maffew reviewed 3PW Spring Cleaning from April 9, 2005

Roman Reigns Pulled From Several WWE Raw Events

Roman Reigns has been removed from all advertised June episodes of WWE Raw despite promising a full-time summer run after WrestleMania 42, though he remains scheduled to defend his World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash.

John Cena Is Advertised For WWE Backlash

John Cena is being advertised for WWE Backlash in Tampa, but has confirmed he will not return to in-ring action, instead teasing a special appearance despite his retirement in 2025.

AEW, WBD Deny Explosive TV Deal Claims

All Elite Wrestling and Warner Bros. Discovery have denied reports that AEW was informed of an impending sale affecting its TV future, with both sides refuting claims of prior notice, while AEW still faces the need to secure a new broadcast deal within the next 12–16 months.

Rebel Says AEW Collision Message And Fan Signs ‘Lift Her Spirits’

Rebel has thanked AEW and its fans for their support following her terminal ALS diagnosis, saying the on-air message from Tony Schiavone and crowd tributes on AEW Collision lifted her spirits.

That’s all from me today, it’s also a bank holiday here in the UK, so if you’re from here too and you have a day off too, I hope you enjoy it, and it’s definitely a good day to have a Star Wars marathon!