Morning Daily News Update: June 8, 2026 – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Declines White House UFC Invitation

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It’s Monday, and I hope you all enjoyed your weekend! But it’s now time for the Morning Daily News Update!

Dwayne Johnson Will Not Be Attending UFC White House Event

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has reportedly declined an invitation to attend the UFC event scheduled for the White House South Lawn on June 14. According to Vanity Fair, a source close to Johnson confirmed that he will not be attending. The report also stated that representatives for Adam Sandler, Jared Leto and Mario Lopez said their clients would not be attending either, while other invited celebrities did not comment. UFC CEO Dana White previously revealed a guest list that included Johnson, Tom Brady, Jared Leto, Guy Ritchie, Adam Sandler, Jason Statham and Mario Lopez.

WWE Shareholder Lawsuit Settled Before Trial

A proposed settlement has reportedly been reached in the WWE shareholder lawsuit against Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, and other executives, leading to the cancellation of a trial scheduled to begin on June 8. The lawsuit alleged that McMahon and WWE leadership breached their fiduciary duties during WWE’s sale to Endeavor and the formation of TKO Group Holdings, claiming the deal unfairly benefited McMahon and Endeavor at the expense of shareholders. The reported settlement comes shortly after the court sanctioned the defendants for failing to preserve Signal messages deemed relevant evidence.

Steve Maclin, Myla Grace Leave TNA

Steve Maclin has officially departed TNA Wrestling after requesting his release from the company. In a post on Twitter, Maclin revealed that he had requested his release the previous week, thanked TNA for the past five years, and said it was time to move on to the next chapter of his career. TNA later confirmed that it had granted releases to both Maclin and Myla Grace, wishing them well in their future endeavours. Grace joined TNA in June 2025 and made several appearances for the promotion, including competing in the Knockouts Battle Royal at No Surrender.

AEW Reportedly Set To Sign ‘Nationally Televised Talent’ This Summer

AEW is reportedly planning to add new talent to its roster this summer. According to Fightful Select, the promotion is expected to sign wrestlers with national television experience, although no specific names were mentioned in the report. The timing has fuelled speculation because several recently released WWE stars will become free agents once their 90-day non-compete clauses expire following WWE’s post-WrestleMania 42 roster cuts.