A new report from Fightful Select indicates WWE is “extremely happy” with the celebrity appearances at WrestleMania 42 and does not plan to end its focus on celebrity involvement anytime soon. While the company expects a reduction in the raw volume of celebrity spots after WrestleMania, sources say additional celebrity participation is planned in the coming months, including this summer; Tom Brady was reportedly contacted about potential involvement, though it’s unclear why nothing materialized.

Celebrities featured at WrestleMania 42 included Jelly Roll, IShowSpeed, Lil Yachty, and Pat McAfee, with Yachty also appearing on the post–WrestleMania SmackDown where he was attacked by Sami Zayn in a Gingerbread Man costume; Trick Williams later remarked he wasn’t sure if Yachty would be okay following the angle. Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-reportedly-not-ending-celebrity-involvement-anytime-soon/.

AEW President Tony Khan likened the storied rivalry between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada to watching the first two Godfather films, highlighting the feud’s cinematic quality and its deep roots in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Khan emphasized how the long-running series of matches feels like a sweeping, multi-act saga rather than a single storyline.

He noted the rivalry’s evolution from NJPW into broader cross-promotional narratives, calling it layered and epic as both men continue to add new chapters to their legacy. Fans can expect the feud to remain a centerpiece whenever the two cross paths inside the ring.

Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2161944/aew-njpw-tony-khan-kenny-omega-kazuchika-okada-godfather/.