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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Absent WWE Star May Be Sent to Another Promotion: Report
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. WWE Superstar Omos could soon be making his presence felt outside of the company once again. After a successful special run in Japan earlier this year, a new report suggests "The Nigerian Giant" may be heading to Mexico next. According to a report from WrestleVotes, WWE has had internal discussions about sending Omos to Lucha Libre AAA. The potential move would be part of a unique strategy to build him into a global, special attraction. The Plan To Build An Attraction The report from WrestleVotes indicates that WWE wants to mirror the success of Omos's brief but impactful run with Pro Wrestling NOAH this past winter. The goal is to continue to build his aura and mystique outside of the weekly WWE television grind. "WWE creative has discussed sending Omos to AAA for a run, similar to his brief NOAH stint this past winter," the report stated. "Per source, the idea is to further establish him as a true special attraction outside the WWE bubble." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Modern Day Giant The "special attraction" is a time-honored tradition in professional wrestling, with the most famous example being the legendary Andre the Giant. These larger-than-life superstars are often booked sparingly to protect their mystique and are presented as unbeatable, must-see forces of nature. WWE's reported strategy with Omos seems to follow this classic booking philosophy. Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France. Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France. PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images Omos's WWE career has seen him in high-profile spots, including a reign as Raw Tag Team Champion with AJ Styles and major WrestleMania matches against Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar. However, booking a superstar of his immense size on a weekly basis can be a creative challenge. Sending him on special "tours" to other promotions allows him to have dominant performances and build his reputation as a global monster. The potential move to AAA is made possible by the current, thriving partnership between WWE and the Mexican promotion. In recent months, this "forbidden door" relationship has seen an unprecedented talent exchange. WWE's Los Garza are the reigning AAA World Tag Team Champions, and NXT's Lola Vice recently competed on a major AAA show. This collaboration makes the idea of a main roster WWE star like Omos appearing in AAA a very real possibility. Despite his long absence from WWE television—his last match was in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in April 2024—the company has shown its commitment to the giant. In a recent interview, Omos confirmed that he had signed a new multi-year contract with WWE and has been training hard for his return. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tiffany Stratton's partner, Ludwig Kaiser, makes a mysterious RAW return
Ludwig Kaiser and Tiffany Stratton (Image via Getty Images) Ludwig Kaiser has been missing from the action since long time and has left the fans wondering: Where is Ludwig Kaiser? Known for his time with Imperium, the wrestler quietly disappeared from RAW and SmackDown, leaving his future uncertain. But now, after nearly two months off TV, Kaiser has finally resurfaced, and his return comes with even more intrigue, considering his real-life relationship with fellow WWE star Tiffany Stratton. With Stratton currently rocking on SmackDown and Kaiser missing in action, fans speculated whether WWE had a bigger plan in motion. And now, Kaiser's unexpected RAW appearance suggests his story inside the ring is far from over. Ludwig Kaiser was spotted during a heated RAW segment The last time Ludwig Kaiser was seen in televised action was back in April during the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on SmackDown ahead of WrestleMania 41. Since then, his only matches came quietly on WWE Main Event, and his absence from RAW and SmackDown left everyone scratching their heads and wanting more. But that all changed on the June 23rd episode of RAW. During a backstage segment, tensions exploded between Chad Gable and Penta . The fight between the two got worse when Penta pulled Gable's arm badly, leaving him in pain as the referees and producers quickly came to help. While everyone was focused on the fight, some sharp-eyed fans noticed Ludwig Kaiser quietly standing in the background, watching everything happen. The commentators didn't mention him, but fans quickly spotted him and started talking about it online. Ludwig Kaiser's future after Imperium and what's next Ludwig Kaiser rose to fame as part of Imperium alongside Gunther and Giovanni Vinci . But with Vinci released earlier this year and Gunther now dominating as a two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Kaiser's path has become less clear. There's been no public fallout between Kaiser and Gunther, but WWE has hinted at Kaiser stepping out from under The Ring General's shadow to build his own legacy. His quiet, background appearance on RAW may just be the start of that journey. Penta snaps on Chad Gable: Raw highlights, June 23, 2025 Adding to the intrigue is Kaiser's real-life relationship with rising star Tiffany Stratton. With Stratton on SmackDown, some fans believe WWE may have future plans that could tie their on-screen stories together. For now, though, Kaiser's solo return is enough to spark speculation. Will Kaiser target Penta? Align with Gable? Or forge his own path entirely? One thing is clear, he will not be hiding in the background for long. Ludwig Kaiser is back, and his next move could shake things up in a big way. Also Read: Ludwig Kaiser takes a little help from WWE legend Shawn Michaels to get back at Charlotte Flair For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Omos is all set for an epic comeback after signing a new WWE deal
Omos (Image via WWE) Omos might have been missing from WWE TV for over a year, but that does not mean he is gone for good! The big superstar has signed a new multi-year deal with WWE, much to the surprise of many fans, and is now excited to make a strong comeback in the wrestling world. The 7-foot-3 superstar has not been on TV since the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 40, but he has been busy training hard and adding new moves to his game. Some fans worried he might be let go by WWE, especially after many other Superstars were released in the last few months, but instead, Omos stayed with WWE, a big sign that the company still sees something special in him. What's coming next for Omos, though he is ready for it Omos has shared in a recent interview with Gambling Industry News about his future and what he has been up to during his break. He made it clear that he is putting in the hours to improve and come back even better. 'Things are going very well. I can't complain. I'm really excited about what is to come. I've been training really hard and working on some new things and I think it's going to be a really fun ride ahead, especially because I just signed a renewal with WWE and will be there for years to come!' Omos said. FULL MATCH — Bobby Lashley vs. Omos: WrestleMania 38 Sunday He also shared his experience wrestling in Japan with Pro Wrestling NOAH, which was a big turning point for him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'That was phenomenal, man. I was going through a little bit of a pause, just waiting around. I needed to go to Japan and I ended up finding myself as a performer and I needed to go to Japan for my personal and mental health. It was really good to go there and just kind of have this fresh restart again.' This shows Omos is not afraid to grow, learn, and come back much more prepared for WWE. Omos is happy for R-Truth's comeback While Omos prepares for his return, he is also happy for the comeback of another superstar, R-Truth . The veteran made a big return to WWE TV with a revamped character, adding to the happiness of fans. R-Truth: Ron Killings has arrived: Raw highlights, June 9, 2025 'Ron Killings… that guy. It was such a treat to see him on Monday Night Raw. That's probably one of the best promos I've seen in my entire life. It was just so raw. To see him have a resurgence and the backing of the people is just a treat to watch. I don't even think the audience was able to grasp the moment. But him and me being a black man, I was able to see beyond just the promo, sorry I'm getting emotional about it. I was able to see beyond the promo, understand what he was trying to get across. So dude I'm so beyond elated for him.' With Omos staying with WWE for years to come, it would be exciting to see what is up next for him, and for the stories that make WWE a must-watch show. Also Read: Omos Announces His WWE Return: A Giant Comeback
New York Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Carlito reveals WWE departure after R-Truth stunner
WWE is letting another longtime performer walk away from the company. The wrestling world was shaken up Sunday when news broke that R-Truth was not getting his contract renewed by WWE, and the 17-year veteran wrestler isn't alone now as Carlito is the latest victim of WWE's roster trimming. 'My contract is up in 2 weeks. It will not be renewed,' Carlito posted to X Sunday evening. 3 Carlito announced WWE will not be renewing his contract and he's leaving the company in two weeks. WWE via Getty Images Carlito made his WWE debut in 2004 when he defeated John Cena for the United States championship. He then stuck around in WWE until 2010 before mainly returning to WWC, where he began his career in 1999, and made inconsistent WWE appearances throughout the years. 3 Carlito (l.) with fellow Judgment Day members Finn Balor (bottom center) and Dominik Mysterio (top center). WWE via Getty Images In 2023, he re-signed with WWE full-time, where he was primarily comedic relief for 'The Judgment Day' group and had only made one televised match in 2025, when he participated in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Carlito poked some fun at himself for his limited WWE action over the past few years. 'On top of that, WWE is demanding I pay back the $ they paid me for apparently 'stealing money' from the company,' he joked. 'I've had my lawyers look into it and after reviewing my footage on Netflix for the past months they suggested I pay them back the money. 'All jokes aside, gracias WWE & especially the WWE universe,' Carlito added. '[I love you very much!]' In addition to the United States championship he won in 2004, Carlito won the Intercontinental championship, the WWE Tag Team championships and the World Tag Team championships across his career. Outside of WWE, Carlito just won the Puerto Rican championship in WWC over the weekend when he defeated Ray González during the WWC Summer Madness event. The 46-year-old Puerto Rican star will now continue his career in WWC moving forward. 3 Judgement Day members Carlito (r.), Finn Balor (second from r.), JD McDonagh (second from l.) and Dominik Mysterio (l.) Getty Images for Netflix That is, unless he makes a surprise return to WWE sometime down the road like he did the last time he parted ways with the company. 'PS…I'll reappear again in another 13yrs,' Carlito concluded his X post. '[God bless you!]'
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Omos to return to WWE programming soon? Nigerian star has this to say
It's been a while since fans last saw Omos in a WWE ring. Known for his towering presence and powerhouse style, the Nigerian Giant has quietly stepped out of the weekly spotlight in recent months. His last WWE appearance came in April 2024, when he featured in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on SmackDown. Since then, Omos has been off the radar, sparking questions, speculation, and plenty of curiosity among fans and wrestling insiders. Now, in a new interview on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Omos has spoken openly about his situation. He's not injured. He hasn't been forgotten. He's waiting for the right time to make an impact again. The 7-foot-3 WWE star also opened up about his time in Japan, why he sees himself as a special attraction, and how WWE legend The Undertaker continues to guide him through key moments of his career. His comments give fans a rare look behind the curtain and make it clear that Omos is far from finished. 'I'm just waiting': Omos on being absent from WWE programming Omos must have the best laugh ever WWE fans would love to see him back Omos made it clear that his absence is part of a bigger picture. He called himself a 'special attraction' in WWE, someone who appears for big moments, not every week. 'I don't know. I'm just waiting,' he told YouTuber Chris Van Vliet. 'I'm kind of in a scenario where I'm like a special attraction. Whenever that time comes, I'm ready.' That kind of role isn't new in wrestling, but for someone still early in their career, it's unique, and it speaks to how WWE views his presence. During his break from WWE programming, Omos spent time competing in Japan's Pro Wrestling NOAH. He teamed up with Jack Morris to win the GHC Tag Team titles at the beginning of 2025, a huge moment in his career. Although their reign was short-lived, the trip meant a lot to Omos. He shared how excited he was just to be there, especially after hearing Great Muta name-drop him in an interview as someone he wanted to see wrestle in Japan. He also credited The Undertaker as a massive influence during this time. Omos explained how 'Taker has become a mentor figure, someone he speaks with often for advice. 'He can't be my dad, sorry Taker, but he's been such a great influence on me,' Omos said. 'I always ask, what would Undertaker do?' Right now, there's no clear date for his return. But Omos made it clear that he's not idle; rather, he's just being patient. Whether it's another showdown with a top name or a surprise return on a major stage, the Nigerian Giant sounds ready. And when the moment comes, he wants to make sure it's unforgettable.
