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Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Alexa Bliss Reveals New Details on 'Last-Minute' WWE Return
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Alexa Bliss has revealed that her surprise return at the 2025 Women's Royal Rumble match was about as last-minute as it gets. The multi-time champion's comeback was not finalized until mere hours before the show went on the air. In a recent appearance on The Bella Twins' podcast, Bliss detailed the chaotic 24 hours that led to her first match in over two years. She confirmed that WWE did not make the final decision to have her in the match until the overnight hours before the event. The 11th Hour Alexa Bliss Call Bliss told Nikki and Brie Bella that her return was hanging in the balance, even as fans were filing into the stadium in Indianapolis. She said the situation was uncertain until the early morning hours on the day of the show. "I got the call at midnight the night before," Bliss said. "It wasn't fully decided until like 4 am. And then I get a call at 5. They're like, 'Alright, we need you on a plane by 10 am.'" To keep her return a secret, Bliss and WWE took extra precautions. She flew into Cincinnati, Ohio, and then made the nearly two-hour drive to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to avoid being spotted by fans at the airport. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Alexa Bliss is introduced prior to the Raw Women's championship during the WWE Royal Rumble event at the Alamodome on January 28, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Alexa Bliss is introduced prior to the Raw Women's championship during the WWE Royal Rumble event at the Alamodome on January 28, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. Alex BierensBliss' Shock to Everyone The secrecy was a success, as Bliss's return was a genuine surprise to nearly everyone. She stated that not even the other competitors in the match knew she was in the building until she was in the Gorilla position, waiting to make her entrance. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "No one knew I was there, not even the girls," she added. "No one knew I was there until I was in Gorilla." Bliss entered the match at number 21, reportedly taking a spot that was held by Shotzi during rehearsals. She received one of the loudest crowd reactions of the night. The WWE Comeback That Almost Didn't Happen Bliss's return came after a two-year absence from WWE, during which she gave birth to her first child. In the weeks leading up to the Royal Rumble, reports had circulated that her comeback was stalled due to a contract dispute with WWE. The situation was reportedly resolved just in time for her to be added to the match, explaining the last-minute nature of her return. Since her return, Bliss has re-established herself as a top star. This weekend at the Evolution premium live event, she will team with Charlotte Flair to compete in the Fatal 4-Way match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown Results (7/4/2025): Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss defeats Secret Hervice and Michin & B-Fab in a three-way match
Photo via WWE Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss defeated the Secret Hervice (Alba Fyre & Piper Niven) and Michin & B-Fab in a three-way match. The SmackDown episode kicked off with his epic showdown. Charlotte and Alexa will now form the team from SmackDown for the Tag Title match at Evolution. The event has been scheduled for July 13, 2025. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss secure a surprise win at SmackDown Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss exceeded expectations. The duo surprised everyone with their win. The match kicked off with Alexa Bliss, Michin and Piper Niven preparing to face each other. Before the match even began, Charlotte blind tags to enter the ring. She landed strikes on Niven and went on to kick B-Fap off the apron. The match went on to witness some vicious strikes being landed on each other. Michin fires back at Charlotte with some flurry kicks. Secret Hervice member Niven also did not hold back. An attack from both Michin and Niven sent Charlotte out of the ring. Michin dives out of the ring and lands on Bliss and Charlotte, taking them out. In an attempt to take out Michin and B-fap, Niven launches herself out of the ring. It was a successful attempt. In a moment when Flair was pushed at the corner, Bliss got the hot tag. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The wrestler entered the ring with her own set of energy. She went around knocking everyone down. Towards the end, Flair and Bliss intercepted the attempted double team by the Secret Hervice. Flair tapped Bliss on the head. This was counted as a tag. It allowed the latter to pull off a Twisted Bliss on Fyre to get the pin and win. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss qualify for Evolution Tag title match Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss earn their chance for the Tag Title match at Evolution 2025. The duo teamed up for the first time. Unexpectedly to the audience, the duo managed to pull off a win in a three-way match. Both wrestlers now earned a spot at the Evolution Tag Title Match. It will be a 4-way match. There will be a team from RAW and NXT as well. Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez will now have to defend their title against 3 other teams. Also Read: WWE SmackDown Results & Highlights (7/4/25): The Bloodline stands tall, Drew McIntyre & Trish Stratus return and more For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown Results & Highlights (6/20/25): John Cena embarrasses CM Punk with his own iconic promo, King & Queen of the Ring's first finalists and more
Image via WWE WWE SmackDown this week was a night of high stakes, thrilling action, and a main event that ended with a ruthless champion standing tall at the expense of his upcoming challenger. The June 20th edition of Friday Night SmackDown took place at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The show saw the first semi-finals of the King and Queen of the Ring take place, with two WWE superstars making their way to the finals. At the end of the show, John Cena stood tall and took one of the most important pages from CM Punk's playbook after beating him down. Opening segment with LA Knight — WWE (@WWE) LA Knight opened the show and talked about his feud with Seth Rollins and his faction, and called Rollins out. Instead, Paul Heyman came out to have an exchange with him. Heyman told LA Knight to leave the city, but he refused and wanted to fight him. As he left the ring, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed came down to the ring and launched a 2-on-1 attack on him. They had the upper hand for a bit before LA Knight brought in a chair to even the odds. Asuka vs Alexa Bliss This was the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament. It was an evenly matched showdown that was exciting and led to massive fan cheers. As the action came down to its final moments, Alexa Bliss executed the Twisted Bliss, but Asuka got the knees up. She followed it up with a Hip Attack to pin her and move to the finals of the tournament. Kit Wilson vs Aleister Black The match did not start as Kit Wilson was attacked by R-Truth, who demanded that John Cena come out. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo Aleister Black watched in disbelief as WWE officials tried to stop Truth, who had Wilson trapped in the STF. Randy Orton vs Sami Zayn This was the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament. Before the match, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, and Cody Rhodes were all in the ring to lay claim to the victory in the prestigious tournament. The back-and-forth contest with high stakes spilled all over the ringside area with loud 'This is Awesome' chants. As it approached the end, Orton attempted an RKO, which Zayn countered. He tried to execute a Helluva Kick, but this time got caught in the RKO and lost the match. Chelsea Green vs Charlotte Flair This was a singles match following a backstage altercation. Chelsea Green's Secret Hervice cohorts, Alba Fyre and Piper Niven, interfered multiple times. But in the end, Charlotte Flair made Green tap out of the Figure Eight, and Niven attacked her just after her win. However, Alexa Bliss came down to the ring to help her and extended her hand, but Flair refused to shake it and left. LA Knight vs Bronson Reed This was a singles match that was made after what happened in the opening segment of SmackDown. LA Knight came from the crowd and first attacked Bron Breakker before the match started. A few minutes into the match, Breakker interfered and caused a disqualification by spearing LA Knight. This was followed up with multiple Tsunamis, from the top rope by Bronson Reed. John Cena vs R-Truth This was the main event of WWE SmackDown this week. The heated foes locked up and engaged in a heated battle that spilled all over the ringside. John Cena delivered a compelling showdown while R-Truth brought his newly found aggression. Cena attempted to leave the match, but Truth tried to stop, only to be nailed by the champion with his Undisputed WWE title belt, causing a disqualification. CM Punk arrived to brawl with him, but Cena got the upper hand using a low blow. He then laid him out with a belt shot and AA through the table. Cena delivered a promo similar to CM Punk's infamous pipebomb in 2011 and left as Punk lay lifeless in the ring. Also read: Seth Rollins' WWE career follows a bizarre 5-year security trend Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'WWE SmackDown' Star Shares Devastating Personal News
'WWE SmackDown' Star Shares Devastating Personal News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The family of one top performer on "WWE SmackDown" has been struck by tragedy. On WWE TV, Alexa Bliss has a wave of momentum, having advanced in the Queen of the Ring tournament. She's set to face Asuka in the semifinals for a spot on the "Night of Champions 2025" card. The winner of the Queen of the Ring finals will be guaranteed a world title opportunity at "SummerSlam." Advertisement Outside of the ring, Bliss is in mourning. The former multi-time world champion has shared that her cousin, Vanessa, has passed away after a battle with cancer. Bliss shared two photos of her cousin, along with a farewell message to her loved one on X. "The strongest fighter & most positive girl I know," Bliss wrote. "My cousin Vanessa. I'll miss you & I love you. Until we meet again." Notable wrestling names such as fellow "SmackDown" star Charlotte Flair and AEW on-air personality Renee Paquette shared their condolences on social media. A slew of wrestling fans have also sent messages in support of Bliss amid her loss. Advertisement Bliss' performances on WWE TV have remained strong amid the personal news. She's been involved in a storyline with Flair. Dating back to the "Money in the Bank 2025" qualifiers, Bliss had been trying to align with "The Queen." Flair refused, but since that time, Bliss has one-upped her by taking spots in the MITB match and the Queen of the Ring. Bliss defeated Flair, Alba Fyre, and Candice LeRae in a fatal four-way match to advance in the tournament. Related: Popular WWE Superstar Suffers Serious Injury During 'Raw' Match This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Naomi Captures The Briefcase At WWE Money In The Bank
Naomi is officially ready to cash in on a championship opportunity, winning the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match tonight. In a stellar opening match, Naomi battled it out against Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, Rhea Ripley, Giulia, and Stephanie Vaquer. The match itself featured a ton of amazing spots, including one where Giulia hit an electric chair drop onto a ladder. Naomi and Vaquer also got involved, with a massive double code red/Pop Rox spot getting the crowd going. Advertisement Late in the match, Bliss hit Perez with a Sister Abigail, and Bliss and Ripley looked ready to battle it out for the briefcase, as they both climbed it. However, Naomi slipped back into the ring, pushing the ladder over and climbing it in a now-empty win to claim the title. With the win, Naomi will now have the chance to go up against any women's champion they please. WWE's Money in the Bank is taking place from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The men's match will feature Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, Penta, Seth Rollins, Andrade, and El Grande Americano. READ MORE: WWE Money in the Bank Results: Review, Grades, Card For June 7 Are you excited about the result? Who do you think Naomi will cash in on? Who do you hope she does? Let us know in the comment section below. The post Naomi Captures The Briefcase At WWE Money In The Bank appeared first on Wrestlezone.
