TKO president Mark Shapiro recently confirmed that Nick Khan and Triple H have incorporated AI into WWE’s creative process, and wrestling fans are now spotting the technology in vignettes and promo packages. An earlier El Grande Americano clip raised eyebrows last year, but this week’s NXT vignette allegedly featuring Sol Ruca and Zaria has prompted even stronger accusations that AI is being used in broadcast production.

Viewers highlighted uncanny-valley close-ups and likeness issues—most notably that Sol Ruca’s on-screen appearance didn’t match her real-life features—as signs the segment may have been AI-generated. Social media backlash suggests many fans feel WWE is rushing AI into television content before the tech can convincingly replicate talent.
Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/backlash-online-alleged-use-of-ai-wwe-nxt-this-week/.

Speaking on Games with Names, The Miz recalled the now-famous March 14, 2011 WWE Raw segment in which he dressed and performed as The Rock in the build to WrestleMania 27. Miz admitted he doubted the bit — noting differences in height, build and appearance — but credited Vince McMahon’s direction and the crowd’s reaction as the skit played out, culminating in a heel turn as fans realized it was him, a takedown of John Cena and a cutting promo that set the stage for WrestleMania.

Miz revealed he flew back to Los Angeles that night and received a voicemail from The Rock praising the performance, saying, “That’s how you do it. That’s how you step up to the plate and hit a home run.” At WrestleMania 27, The Miz retained the WWE Championship by defeating Cena after interference from The Rock.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/the-miz-reveals-the-rock-praising-him-before-wwe-wrestlemania-27/.