WWE Embroiled In Body Shaming Allegations; May 5th Wrestling News Round-Up

As the road to WWE Backlash on May 10 heats up, this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw promises a packed lineup of matches, appearances, and confrontations — all unfolding live from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Following last week’s chaos, which saw Seth Rollins align with Bron Breakker and deliver a punishing Curb Stomp to Sami Zayn, plus Logan Paul calling out Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship, Raw is primed to raise the stakes further.

With several bouts and segments confirmed by WWE, here’s what fans can expect on May 5:

• Rusev vs. Otis
• JD McDonagh vs. Penta
• Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman will address the WWE Universe following last week’s shocking alliance
• Becky Lynch will confront Lyra Valkyria ahead of their Women’s Intercontinental Championship match at Backlash
• IYO SKY vs. Roxanne Perez in a non-title singles bout
• Appearances by Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest, and The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)

Raw streams live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

A doctor named in Janel Grant’s high-profile lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE has filed his own legal action—this time targeting Grant’s attorney.

Dr. Carlon Colker, who was identified in a pre-action discovery petition filed in July 2024 by Grant’s legal team, is suing attorney Ann Callis and the Holland Law Firm, accusing them of making false public statements about his involvement in the scandal.

The original petition claimed Grant was sent by McMahon to Colker’s Peak Wellness clinic in 2019 and given undisclosed treatments, a claim Colker vehemently denies.

As reported by PWInsider’s Mike Johnson, Colker’s May 2, 2025 lawsuit asserts that all requested medical records were provided and that the patient, referred to as Grant, stopped treatment in April 2022 “without any indication of dissatisfaction or concern.”

The lawsuit includes a detailed rebuttal:

“At no point was Patient forced to undergo intravenous infusions… administered unknown substances… or directed to take unlabeled drugs.”

The filing also states Colker never personally administered injections. Grant’s lawsuit against WWE, which includes allegations of sexual assault and trafficking, remains active, while both McMahon and Laurinaitis continue to deny any wrongdoing.

AEW star Darby Allin has made history during his ambitious expedition up Mount Everest by landing a kickflip at Camp Two, a staggering 20,958 feet above sea level—the highest elevation at which the skateboarding trick has ever been recorded.

Known for pushing boundaries, both in and out of the ring, Allin shared the feat on Instagram as part of his ongoing journey up the world’s tallest peak.

DARBY BREAKS WORLD RECORD AT MOUNT EVEREST.

Darby Allin today shared footage of himself landing a kickflip at Camp Two. At 20,958 feet, this marks the highest elevation at which a KICKFLIP has ever been performed.

THIS DUDE IS INSANE, MAN. 😭 pic.twitter.com/p206iZvXy0

— Drainmaker (@DrainBamager) May 5, 2025

Climbing in AEW-branded gear and vowing to plant the company’s flag at the summit, the former TNT Champion is already past the halfway point of his climb.

Though the dangers of Everest are well-documented, with over 340 fatalities and many bodies unrecovered, Allin’s already-legendary stunt has ensured that his trip is one for the history books—regardless of whether he reaches the top.

In the wake of WWE’s reported acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, a wave of top AAA stars are said to have signed with WWE, including the controversial return of former World Champion Alberto El Patron (fka Alberto Del Rio).

According to Super Luchas Editor-in-Chief Ernesto Ocamo, the list of signees also includes Hijo de Dr. Wagner, Hijo del Vikingo, La Parka, La Hiedra, Lady Flammer, Lady Maravilla, and Niño Hamburguesa, as WWE begins reshaping AAA’s roster under its expanding global footprint.

While El Patron is expected to continue appearing in AAA, his status on WWE programming remains unclear—though the signing is significant given his past legal issues and the belief they had closed the door on any return.

The former WWE Champion, who left the company in 2016, was previously banned from wrestling in Tijuana for six months after a violent incident involving a fan during a show, where he reportedly threw a chair into the crowd, injuring a woman.

WWE’s influence is already visible in AAA events, most notably with Rey Mysterio opening the first show under the new ownership, as the acquisition nears finalisation later this year.

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Following WWE’s latest wave of releases on May 2, which included 17 on-screen talents and several behind-the-scenes staff, new details have emerged suggesting performance and effort behind the scenes played a significant role in some departures.

Among the most notable exits was Christine Lubrano, WWE’s Senior Vice President of Creative Writing Operations, who had reported directly to Bruce Prichard and Paul Levesque since joining the company in 2021.

The list also featured surprise NXT cuts like Cora Jade, Gigi Dolin, and Eddie Thorpe, along with main roster names such as Shayna Baszler, Dakota Kai, and Braun Strowman.

While some of the released stars, including Jade and Kai, have since shared their intentions to continue wrestling, others may have fallen out of favour due to lack of effort.

Speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer claimed:

 “Many of those cut were perceived as not working hard in training… I saw the term ‘lazy.’ The ones who are lazy are gonna be gone, and the ones who didn’t stand out are gonna be gone.”

Cora Jade and Gigi Dolin have both taken to social media to reject the claims made by Dave Meltzer.

The new Hayabusa made their in-ring debut last week at Lucha Fiesta Especial at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, April 27.

Although there is no official confirmation many fans are speculating that the new Hayabusa is played by none other than Genta Hiriki.

Highlights of the reincarnation of the secondary star have now begun circulating online; check them out below!

Highlights of the new Hayabusa vs. Masato Tanaka from April 27, 2025 pic.twitter.com/C5aMMscbcX

— Bret (@BAHUFMW) May 5, 2025

Eric Bischoff has praised AEW’s decision to hold a series of shows at Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena, describing it as both “prudent” and “a smart move” during a recent episode of his 83 Weeks podcast.

The Hall of Famer pointed to the cost and production efficiencies of staging multiple events in one location, and noted AEW could benefit from tapping into the venue’s ECW-era nostalgia.

“There’s also just the efficiencies, production efficiencies, cost efficiencies of not transporting stuff all over the country every week,”

Bischoff said, adding that while the move is financially sound, it comes with creative risks.

“Do I think it’s risky… a little bit, because… people are going to compare you [to ECW]… If you can do a good job of that, it can be great and also backfire.” [h/t WrestlingNewsCo]

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Stone Cold Steve Austin may have appeared at WrestleMania 41, but the WWE icon didn’t stick around for the show’s biggest match.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame for the second time — this time alongside Bret Hart for their legendary WrestleMania 13 bout — Austin also appeared on night two to announce the official attendance, but not before crashing his quad bike into the barrier and seemingly injuring a woman in the front row.

Despite speculation that he might get involved in the Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena main event, Austin disappeared from the event entirely after his brief appearance, joining The Rock among the notable no-shows during the headline bout.

Speaking to The Ariel Helwani Show, Austin admitted he didn’t even stick around to watch the match:

“I didn’t see it,” he said, before adding, “No, I just wanted to beat the crowd. I haven’t watched it back.” (h/t Fightful)

Following her release from WWE on May 2, former NXT star Gigi Dolin has spoken out against claims that some of the recently cut talent were considered “lazy,” taking to social media to defend her work ethic.

“When I wasn’t traveling to work for either of the two companies I was working for, I trained very hard 3-4 days a week, bumping my ass off and doing cardio drills with one of the best/toughest coaches I’ve worked with,”

Dolin wrote on X (Twitter), pushing back on the notion that lack of effort played a role in her departure.

“So yeah I don’t wanna hear this lol. The way my body feels says otherwise.”

Fellow former NXT name Cora Jade soon joined the conversation, sharing her own frustrations from within WWE and revealing she was body shamed during her time with the company.

“Can’t forget having to go to my own gym outside of work after ‘strength and conditioning’ that wasn’t doing anything for me other than get me body shamed by my bosses, coworkers, and fans,”

Both women are currently serving their 30-day no-compete clauses and have made it clear that they reject the characterizations being circulated in the wake of WWE’s latest wave of releases.

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Kicking things off today we have:

• A recently released NXT star has hit back at allegations they were “lazy” by accusing the WWE of body shaming.
• Darby Allin has set a bonkers world record whilst climbing Mount Everest.
• Alberto Del Rio has reportedly signed with the WWE despite potential fan backlash.
• Eric Bischoff has praised AEW for making a ‘smart’ decision.