Morning Daily News Update: August 4, 2026 – Brie Bella Confirms Injury Suffered At WWE SummerSlam

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

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Brie Bella Reveals Major Injury

Brie Bella has revealed she suffered a broken scapula (shoulder blade) during her match at SummerSlam and will be sidelined while she recovers. In a social media update, Bella thanked fans for their support, admitted she was unsure how she managed to finish the match, and credited adrenaline, her passion for wrestling, and her fellow competitors for helping her continue. She added that her family is helping her through the recovery and vowed to return to the ring once she has healed.

Batista reportedly in talks for ‘God of War’ television series

Former WWE Champion Batista is reportedly in talks to play Kratos in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming God of War series, according to Variety. The role became available after Ryan Hurst suffered a torn bicep during filming, forcing Amazon and Sony to recast the character. If cast, Batista would star in the two-season adaptation based on the popular PlayStation games, adding another major role to his successful Hollywood career.

AEW Star’s Contract Is Set To Expire Around October

Max Caster’s AEW contract is reportedly set to expire around October, according to Fightful Select. Caster has not wrestled for AEW since December 2025 and is said to have no current creative plans, although he has remained active on the independent scene. Neither Caster nor AEW has commented publicly on his contract status or whether an extension is being discussed.

WWE NXT Lineup Confirmed For August 4, 2026

Check out the lineup for tonight’s episode of WWE NXT.