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  • WWE LFG Format Change Revealed on Season 3 Premiere

    WWE LFG Format Change Revealed on Season 3 Premiere

    Shawn Michaels revealed a sweeping format change for WWE LFG during the Season 3 premiere on A&E Sunday night, confirming the show is moving away from its teams-and-points competition structure entirely.

    Opening the season alongside Matt Bloom, Booker T, and Bubba Ray Dudley, Michaels made clear the new priority is pipeline building over competition.

    “I kind of want to do away with the points and the teams,” he said, citing injuries and roster changes as reasons WWE needs more NXT-ready talent available at any moment.

    Under the new format, competitors will no longer be working toward a single contract earned through a bracket system. Instead, talent can be called up to NXT television at any point throughout the season, with no set timeline for when appearances might happen.

    Michaels also addressed the absence of The Undertaker, who featured prominently in Seasons 1 and 2. According to Michaels, The Undertaker has been written off the show due to his commitments helping run AAA.

    New Coaching Lineup for Season 3

    Joining returning coaches Booker T and Bubba Ray Dudley this season are Kevin Owens and Natalya, replacing Michelle McCool and The Undertaker from the previous season. Owens is participating while recovering from neck surgery, taking on a mentorship role as he works toward his return to in-ring action.

    The season premiere also carried a notable storyline off-screen, as Carlee Bright revealed her WWE departure just hours before the episode aired. WWE LFG Season 3 airs Sundays on A&E.

  • Carlee Bright Reveals Surprise WWE Departure Hours Before LFG Premiere

    Carlee Bright Reveals Surprise WWE Departure Hours Before LFG Premiere

    Carlee Bright is the latest name added to WWE’s growing list of post-WrestleMania 42 departures, and she revealed the news herself on Sunday evening, just hours before her appearance on Season 3 of WWE LFG aired on A&E.

    Bright was not on any of the originally reported lists from Friday’s roster cuts, which included Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, the entire Wyatt Sicks faction, and roughly 25 other talents. She broke the news through an Instagram post on Sunday night.

    “Tonight, you’ll see me on Season 3 of WWE LFG,” Bright wrote. “What you won’t see…is that just two days ago, my time with WWE has officially come to an end.”

    Bright Reflects on WWE Run

    Bright, whose real name is Kennedy Cummins, signed with WWE following the company’s SummerSlam tryouts in August 2022 and reported to the Performance Center that November. She debuted under the Carlee Bright name on NXT Level Up in January 2024 before graduating to the main NXT television program.

    “This wasn’t how I imagined this chapter ending, but if there’s one thing this journey taught me, it’s how to fight through uncertainty and the moments that test who you really are,” Bright wrote.

    “From all the hours filming, hair spray and makeup, long drives, and intense training days, I really did feel like my very own Hannah Montana, living the best of both worlds.”

    Bright’s last WWE match took place on the February 4 episode of WWE EVOLVE. She had spent recent months as a featured competitor on the Tubi-based developmental brand while also being filmed for LFG Season 3.

    LFG Appearance Still Airing

    Despite the timing, Bright will still appear throughout Season 3 of Legends and Future Greats, which premieres Sunday night at 10:00 PM ET on A&E. The new season features Kevin Owens as a coach alongside Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, and Natalya, with the show shifting to an “every man or woman for themselves” format.

    Bright is the second confirmed LFG Season 3 cast member to be released this week. Sirena Linton was named in Friday’s reported cuts, and 2025 LFG winner Tyra Mae Steele was also let go.

    “Lastly, to sweet, baby Kenny, you did it. You made it farther than you ever thought you would,” Bright wrote, referring to her childhood self. “You lived out your childhood dream, and that makes me truly feel like the luckiest girl in the world.”

    Bright closed her message by signaling her career is far from over: “Mom and dad didn’t raise a quitter. This chapter may be closing, but my story is far from finished.”

  • Kevin Owens, Natalya Replace Undertaker, Michelle McCool As WWE LFG Season 3 Mentors

    Kevin Owens and Natalya have been cast as mentors in the third season of WWE LFG, replacing The Undertaker and Michelle McCool, according to Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite.

    WWE LFG (often reported as \”Legends & Future Greats\”) is a reality competition series built around Performance Center prospects competing for WWE and NXT opportunities while being mentored by established names. The show airs on A&E and functions as a hybrid wrestling school docuseries and elimination-based competition.

    Filming for season 3 began this week in Orlando, Florida, with shooting taking place at the WWE Performance Center. Some LFG-related matches are being taped before weekly NXT TV, meaning footage is being integrated around the existing NXT schedule.

    Reports describe a \”refreshed format\” and a more competitive season following tweaks made after the first two runs. The core concept remains prospects working through challenges and matches under veteran guidance.

    Developmental names like Kam Hendrix (formerly Anthony Luke) are among those involved, signaling the show will again spotlight Performance Center regulars looking to transition to NXT television.

    WWE LFG has already fed talent into NXT, with past standouts like Jasper Troy and Shiloh Hill moving from the show into more prominent roles. Season 3 is positioned as the most stacked yet, offering an early look at who WWE views as the next wave out of Orlando heading into 2026. John Cena recently praised Natalya\’s autobiography, calling it a must-read.