Heyman noncommittal on reconnecting with McMahon; 946, Callum Newman give updates ahead of Power Struggle
Paul Heyman told Graham Bensinger he doesn't know if he'll reconnect with Vince McMahon. Royce Keys discussed 946's new additions Carmelo Hayes and Jaida Parker, while Callum Newman spoke to NJPW about teaming with Will Ospreay for IWGP tag gold.
Paul Heyman told Graham Bensinger he has no clear expectation of reconnecting with Vince McMahon, saying the two are on different paths and that he doesn’t dwell on the idea — a position he indicated McMahon likely shares.
In other interview-driven items, Royce Keys spoke to Bleacher Report about 946's recent signings of Carmelo Hayes and Jaida Parker. Keys characterized Hayes as a relentless performer and praised Parker’s physicality, comparing the group’s mix of styles to a pot of gumbo. Asked about the possibility of 946 facing The Bloodline at WarGames, Keys said the stable would welcome the opportunity and warned opponents to expect the unexpected.
Overseas, NJPW’s English site ran an in-character interview with Callum Newman ahead of Power Struggle, where he teams with Will Ospreay to challenge Yuto-Ice & OSKAR for the IWGP Tag Team Championships. Newman framed himself as the top foreigner in Japan, pointing to accomplishments achieved at a young age, and said he wants Ospreay to follow his lead in Japan. Newman also addressed the tag title outlook, saying champions should defend belts regularly and suggesting he would be open to defending them in other promotions — including AEW — provided schedules allow.
The Daily Update also notes a handful of shorter items from the edition: John Cena recalled a backstage prank from Randy Orton on his 2002 WWE debut; Danhausen hosted a Halloween special that featured The Boogeyman, Papa Shango and Matt Cardona; WWE posted archival and NXT content online; and various talent appeared on podcasts and documentary projects, including an Immersed piece on Elayna Black produced by TNA Wrestling and the Fight Network.
