Morning Daily News Update: June 2, 2026 – WWE Re-Airs AAA Mask Vs. Mask Match On Netflix

Morning all!

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

We’ve also got some new posts on the blog from yesterday:

Rock Star Gary reviewed Mid-South Wrestling from May 15, 1982
Alex Podgorski posted a new 5-Star BOOK Review
Jabroniville has a new Joshi Spotlight
LScisco uploaded a new WTWWW for WWF Superstars from February 10, 1996
Kat posted the review of last night’s episode of WWE Raw

WWE Airing El Grande Americano Mask Vs. Mask Match On Netflix

WWE is giving extra exposure to the highly praised mask vs. mask match between Ludwig Kaiser and Chad Gable from AAA Noche de Los Grandes. During Raw, the company announced it would air an encore presentation of the bout on Netflix immediately after the show. Kaiser, competing as El Grande Americano, defeated Gable in the rivalry’s culmination, a match that has received widespread praise from fans and wrestlers alike. The contest originally aired on WWE’s YouTube channel as part of AAA’s international distribution.

WWE Moves Raw Star To SmackDown

Finn Balor has officially been moved from Raw to SmackDown following WWE Clash in Italy. The transfer was announced during the international broadcast of Raw, placing Balor on the blue brand alongside stars such as Cody Rhodes and Gunther. Despite the move, Balor remains in the King of the Ring tournament and will continue his run from the same side of the bracket. The switch also marks a clean break from his long association with The Judgment Day on Raw, where he was a key member alongside Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, and Liv Morgan.

Donald Trump Purchased Stock In WWE Parent Company TKO

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly purchased between $15,001 and $50,000 worth of stock in TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE and UFC. The investment was disclosed in a financial filing submitted on May 12. The purchase comes as Trump continues to promote a UFC event scheduled for the White House in June. TKO, which was formed through the 2023 merger of WWE and UFC, recently reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.597 billion, up 26 percent year-over-year. White House officials have stated that Trump’s investment decisions are handled by financial advisers rather than Trump himself.

Major TNA Contract Set To Expire Amid Years Of WWE Interest

Mike Santana could be approaching free agency, as a new report states that the reigning TNA World Champion’s contract is set to expire in July. Santana has become one of TNA’s top stars since leaving AEW in 2024, winning the TNA World Championship twice and establishing himself as a successful singles wrestler. He has also gained additional exposure through the WWE-TNA partnership, making several appearances on NXT and competing in crossover events. While no decision has been made regarding his future, the report notes that WWE has shown interest in Santana in the past, making his contract situation one to watch in the coming weeks.