Further Details On Joseph Hennig (FKA Curtis Axel) Being Arrested For Drunk Driving

Further details have emerged regarding the arrest of former WWE star Curtis Axel, whose real name is Joseph Hennig, the son of “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, for DWI. The 46-year-old, who has largely remained out of the public eye following his second departure from WWE in 2022, was arrested on May 17 for DWI and various other charges.

According to Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, who cited the local report from The Watch MN, Hennig was released from jail two days after his arrest, which reportedly involved a crash in a McDonald’s drive-thru where Hennig backed into another vehicle.

Police were called to the scene, where they found Hennig and claimed he smelled strongly of alcohol. They later found an open bottle of vodka in his vehicle, according to the initial report. Hennig reportedly had to be forcibly removed from his vehicle by police after he refused to get out of his truck and officers had to reach inside the vehicle to turn it off, all while Hennig reportedly swore at them and used a slur.

Hennig also reportedly refused chemical testing during the arrest. He swore at McDonald’s employees, as well as the driver of the vehicle he backed into during the incident.

According to Meltzer, the two DWI/DUI charges are classified under state law as gross misdemeanors. Hennig was also charged with obstructing legal process, a traffic citation regarding the open container in his vehicle, and disorderly conduct. The initial report from The Watch MN said that Hennig had the option of $0 bail with conditions, or $12,000 bail or bond without.

Donald Trump Reportedly Purchased TKO Stock Ahead Of White House UFC Event

United States President, and WWE Hall of Famer, Donald Trump reportedly purchased stock in TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of both WWE and UFC, ahead of UFC Freedom 250, the event that will be held on the lawn of the White House next month.

According to the Huffington Post on Friday, Trump purchased stock valued between $15,001 and $50,000 back in March. The purchase was revealed via Trump’s financial disclosure filing on May 12, according to the outlet.

Jordan Libowitz, a source from the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, DC was quoted in the article, blasting the president for using UFC Freedom 250 to promote a company he owns stock in. Libowitz called it a conflict of interest.

The White House had not responded to the outlet’s request for comment at the time of the article’s publication. Huffington Post noted that various officials, including Vice President JD Vance, have publicly stated that the president personally does not decide what stocks to purchase or sell.

UFC Freedom 250 will take place from the White House’s south lawn on June 14, Trump’s 80th birthday, though the event is advertised to be part of the various celebrations across Washington, DC and the country to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. UFC President Dana White revealed in May that the event will host 4,300 people, with many in attendance being members of the military.

Seven fights have been announced for the card. Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, in a lightweight title bout, will be the main event of the show. For those not in attendance at the White House, the event will stream on Paramount+, the exclusive home of UFC events in the states.

The Vision Expected To Expand With New Members

The Vision Expected To Expand With New Members

The Vision faction is expected to grow in the near future, with plans to add new members reportedly in place even before Logan Paul’s recent injury.

Dave Meltzer shared an update in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, noting that internal discussions about expanding the group had already taken place prior to the current injury situation affecting the faction.

“On Raw, they said that Paul Heyman had put ‘The Vision’ and not individual members of the team in all contracts related to the title, so Theory and Bron Breakker (the only members of the team right now not injured, although I expect them to add members — besides Maxxine Dupri — and there has been talk of that even before this injury) are going to be the tag team champions for now. The main event with Paul and Theory beating the Street Profits was a very strong match.”

The Vision currently consists of Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and Paul Heyman as the group’s manager. Seth Rollins originally led the faction before exiting in October 2025.

Injuries have impacted the group’s active lineup. Logan Paul recently revealed that he suffered a torn tricep at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 23, with WWE estimating a recovery period of around six months. Paul has stated he expects to return sooner than that timeline. Bronson Reed has also been sidelined for some time, though recent social media activity has hinted at his eventual return.

With both Paul and Reed out, Bron Breakker and Austin Theory are currently the only fully active members. According to the storyline explanation on RAW, Paul Heyman ensured that contracts were signed under “The Vision” name rather than individual competitors. This allows the faction to continue holding the tag team titles despite injuries to key members.

The group was formed at WrestleMania 41 on April 19, 2025, when Seth Rollins defeated CM Punk and Roman Reigns with help from Heyman, who turned on his former allies. Breakker and Reed joined soon after, while Logan Paul aligned with the faction following Survivor Series WarGames in 2025. Austin Theory was later revealed as a masked member before being officially added.

With expansion plans already discussed, The Vision may soon introduce new members to strengthen its presence while dealing with its current injury setbacks.

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Enzo Amore Expected In NXT, Big Cass WWE Return Less Certain

Enzo Amore Expected In NXT, Big Cass WWE Return Less Certain

A new update has surfaced regarding the possible WWE return of Enzo Amore and Big Cass, with current information suggesting different situations for both.

Dave Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Enzo Amore is expected to be heading to NXT in the near future. However, there is far less clarity when it comes to Big Bill, formerly known as Big Cass, despite ongoing discussion outside WWE about his status.

Meltzer stated: “The current plan has Enzo Amore to be in NXT soon. Nothing on Big Bill, the former Big Cass, is official or even talked about heavily in the company, but outside the company there is a lot of talk. It’s a Jericho situation where you go with the idea he’s off television for a long time with a contract coming due so he’s possibly leaving. In most cases that’s correct, but Jericho also showed you can’t say 100 percent. And Hobbs showed even if they are being kept on television and are holding a title and having big matches, you can’t say they are 100 percent staying either.”

The report follows earlier information noting that Amore was seen at the WWE Performance Center earlier this month, adding weight to expectations of a return. Meanwhile, Big Bill’s future remains uncertain, though his AEW contract is believed to be nearing expiration, reportedly around the end of May or early June 2026.

Big Bill has not appeared on AEW programming since a February parking lot street fight on Collision and has only wrestled twice for the company in 2026. Previous reports have indicated that WWE has interest in reuniting the former tag team.

Since his WWE release in January 2018, Amore has been active on the independent scene under the Real1 name. He has competed in promotions such as MLW, Northeast Wrestling, House of Glory, and GCW, while also pursuing a music career.

The legal case involving Amore in 2018 was closed with no charges filed.

Enzo and Cass were a popular tag team during their WWE run, particularly in NXT, where they held the NXT Tag Team Championship. Their partnership ended in 2017 following a split storyline on RAW, and Big Cass was later released in June 2018. He eventually joined AEW in 2024 as Big Bill.

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Stephanie Vaquer WWE Return Delayed Again, Not Expected For RAW In Italy

Stephanie Vaquer WWE Return Delayed Again, Not Expected For RAW In Italy

Stephanie Vaquer’s return to WWE programming has been pushed back further, with a new update indicating she is not expected to be part of the upcoming RAW in Italy.

According to PWInsider, there had been internal discussion about bringing Vaquer back into storylines as early as this weekend. Creative ideas were even pitched for her to appear on Monday’s RAW. However, the latest information suggests those plans will not move forward at this time.

The report stated: “As we noted last week in the Elite section, there were some in the company who expected Stephanie Vaquer back in the storyline mix by this weekend. We were told this morning that there were pitches for her for Monday’s Raw but as of today, she was not expected to travel to Italy.”

Vaquer has been off television since the April 27 episode of RAW. She was written out through a backstage attack involving Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, who were aligned with Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. During the segment, Perez drove an equipment box into Vaquer’s shoulder, setting up her absence.

On commentary, Michael Cole announced that Vaquer suffered a second-degree AC sprain. The injury was later confirmed as legitimate by Bryan Alvarez, with Dave Meltzer also reporting that it was real. Due to the injury, a planned match between Vaquer and Liv Morgan at Backlash on May 9 in Tampa had to be canceled.

The exact cause of the injury has not been confirmed. It remains unclear whether it happened before the April 27 segment or during that angle, though the storyline was used to explain her absence.

Vaquer has now been sidelined for over five weeks. WrestleVotes Radio previously noted that no clear return date was widely known within WWE, with internal expectations pointing to at least a six-week recovery period. Some within the company had speculated that her return could extend closer to SummerSlam.

Before her absence, Vaquer held the Women’s World Championship for 210 days. Her reign ended at WrestleMania 42 night one, where she lost the title to Liv Morgan in a match that was kept under seven minutes due to both competitors dealing with physical issues going into the event.

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