WWE Superstars Otis, Chad Gable Sidelined With Injuries, Impacting Raw Storylines

Several WWE Superstars are currently sidelined or absent from television due to injuries or other reasons, impacting storylines on the main roster. Otis of Alpha Academy has been off WWE TV and the internal roster for unknown reasons, with speculation around injury or personal matters, while Maxxine Dupri and Akira Tozawa may receive mentorship from WWE Hall of Famer Natalya Neidhart in his absence. Chad Gable is confirmed to be out with a serious undisclosed injury, with WWE using a storyline attack to explain his absence; this affects his role as coach of The Creed Brothers and Ivy Nile and the momentum of their faction. Meanwhile, Ludwig Kaiser, who had disappeared from TV after May 2025, was recently seen backstage on RAW, raising fan hopes for a renewed push, though nothing official has been announced. Additionally, former WWE personality Kayla Braxton expressed interest in returning to host a new WWE late-night show, following the company’s recent trademark filing for 'WWE Late Night.' Finally, the controversial character Eugene made a surprise return in a 2025 event, reigniting fan debates about the gimmick's appropriateness. These developments highlight ongoing shifts and uncertainties within WWE’s talent roster and programming.