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Yahoo
16 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carlito not expected back with WWE, returns to Puerto Rico
Carlos Edwin Colón Coates Jr., better known as pro wrestler Carlito, will not return to the WWE. He announced on X that his current contract was set to expire in late June and would not be renewed. Carlito took a lighthearted approach to the news on social media and joked that he was going to own the company before adding, 'All jokes aside, gracias WWE & especially the WWE universe. Los quiero mucho!' Advertisement Carlito returned to the company in 2023 when he returned at the premium live event, Backlash, to assist rapper Bad Bunny during a match in Puerto Rico. He spent most of his recent tenure in a supporting role as a member of the Judgement Day faction. Carlito had originally joined the company in 2003 before leaving in 2010. The Puerto Rican wrestler only made a few sporadic appearances before returning full-time in 2023. He made two brief appearances on WWE programming, inducting his father Carlos Colón into the Hall of Fame in 2014 and participating in the 2021 Royal Rumble. One of the more notable moments of his recent tenure was when he was speared by Bron Breakker. Carlito's WWE career achievements Carlito won the United States Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, the WWE Tag Team Championships and the World Tag Team Championship. What's next for Carlito? Carlito isn't looking to slow down his career after winning the World Wrestling Council Puerto Rican Championship. The 46-year-old wrestler started his professional wrestling career with WWC in 1999. He had previously returned to WWC in 2010. Advertisement The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carlito announces his WWE contract won't be renewed
USA Today
17 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Carlito not expected back with WWE, returns to Puerto Rico
Carlito not expected back with WWE, returns to Puerto Rico Show Caption Hide Caption John Cena warns media, he will ruin wrestling, he is the last real champion in WWE After making history at WrestleMania 41, John Cena warns the media that he will ruin wrestling and he is the last real champion in WWE Carlos Edwin Colón Coates Jr., better known as pro wrestler Carlito, will not return to the WWE. He announced on X that his current contract was set to expire in late June and would not be renewed. Carlito took a lighthearted approach to the news on social media and joked that he was going to own the company before adding, 'All jokes aside, gracias WWE & especially the WWE universe. Los quiero mucho!' Carlito returned to the company in 2023 when he returned at the premium live event, Backlash, to assist rapper Bad Bunny during a match in Puerto Rico. He spent most of his recent tenure in a supporting role as a member of the Judgement Day faction. Carlito had originally joined the company in 2003 before leaving in 2010. The Puerto Rican wrestler only made a few sporadic appearances before returning full-time in 2023. He made two brief appearances on WWE programming, inducting his father Carlos Colón into the Hall of Fame in 2014 and participating in the 2021 Royal Rumble. One of the more notable moments of his recent tenure was when he was speared by Bron Breakker. Carlito's WWE career achievements Carlito won the United States Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, the WWE Tag Team Championships and the World Tag Team Championship. What's next for Carlito? Carlito isn't looking to slow down his career after winning the World Wrestling Council Puerto Rican Championship. The 46-year-old wrestler started his professional wrestling career with WWC in 1999. He had previously returned to WWC in 2010. The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
Fox News
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Longtime WWE star R-Truth announces departure from company
WWE star R-Truth announced on Sunday he will be departing from the organization after two stints and nearly 20 years with the company. R-Truth, whose real name is Ron Killings, made the revelation in a post on social media. "Im sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE," he wrote on X. "I want to thank WWE for the ride, but MOSTLY I want to thank each and EVERYONE OF YOU who was along for the ride, Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you." R-Truth had recently come off a brief rivalry with John Cena amid the legendary WWE star's farewell tour. He congratulated Cena for his title defense against Randy Orton at the post-Backlash press conference. But he irked Cena enough that Cena put R-Truth through the table that separates the wrestler from the media. It kicked off a weeks-long rivalry that eventually saw Cena put an end to R-Truth, who had been billed as one of Cena's "childhood heroes." R-Truth then lost to JC Mateo on "Friday Night SmackDown." The pro wrestling world sent their well wishes to R-Truth after the announcement. He initially joined WWE in 1999 and debuted as "K-Kwik" with "Road Dogg" Jesse James. He was there from 1999 to 2001, when he was released for the first time. He spent time with Total Nonstop Action wrestling before he made his way back to WWE in 2008. He returned as R-Truth and had been a highly favored competitor in the ring and on the mic as well. R-Truth was a United States champion, hardcore champion and world tag-team champion two times each. He held the short-lived 24/7 Championship a record 54 times. In 2004, Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked him 18th on the list of top 500 wrestlers in the business. R-Truth turned 53 in January and it's unclear what his next move will be. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
The Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
‘A boy's idea of what it means to be a man'
The tech guys are fighting. Literally. — NYT WHEN Meta billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg was challenged by fellow billionaire Elon Musk to a televised cage match in 2023, his longtime corporate rival immediately suggested his ideal venue: the Roman Colosseum. The fight never took place but ancient ancient Rome is, in some ways, a useful reference point for this era of ultrarich braggadocio. The wealthiest Romans were fascinated with violent combat. The Emperor Commodus even joined in the gladiatorial contests, claiming he had fought as many as 1,000 times. By the early 20th century, fighting was still a popular pastime for the elites: An avid boxer in his Harvard years, Teddy Roosevelt regularly sparred at the White House. These days, the rise of mixed martial arts that both Zuckerberg and Musk swear to is part of a cultural revanchism that has thrived in the so-called manosphere, where hypermasculine online commentators complain that women have become too powerful in the workplace. In this corner of the internet, men are seeking to reclaim a kind of aggressive masculinity that came under scrutiny during the #MeToo era. It's the latest iteration of a phenomenon that feminist writer Susan Faludi described in her 1991 book Backlash about how men have historically reacted to advances in women's rights. In an interview last month, Faludi said the growing male obsession with fighting amounted to 'a boy's idea of what it means to be a man.' 'Living out this childhood fantasy of being pro athletes, that's just puerile,' she said. 'These guys need to discover yoga.' The urge to fight has recently spilled over from the tech billionaire class to the industry's trenches, where mere decamillionaires and millionaires now practice martial arts in increasing numbers. Zuckerberg's transformation offered a 'beacon of hope' for other executives, fellow tech bro Andrew Batey said. 'Dreamers can latch onto something like this and say, 'Maybe it's possible.'' Until lately, though, a run-of-the-mill tech founder hoping to flex his muscles on TV would have had limited options. Then a company called Karate Combat glimpsed a market opportunity. Karate Combat's primary business is professional fighting – mixed martial arts contests featuring seasoned athletes, some of whom also fight in UFC. (A representative for Karate Combat declined to reveal how much money the league generates.) Last year, the company created a new competition for amateurs and started offering it as the undercard at pro events, which are sometimes held at crypto conferences. The competition was called Influencer Fight Club, and its premise was simple: Put a couple of tech guys in the ring and see what happens.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
2025 WWE Money in the Bank: full match card, predictions, date, start time and streaming details
2025 Money in the Bank set for June 7 in Inglewood The 2025 WWE Money in the Bank premium live event is scheduled for June 7 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The annual event features the men's and women's Money in the Bank ladder matches, each offering the winner a contract for a future championship match. The event will stream live on Peacock in the United States, with the main card beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Since 2017, WWE has hosted two Money in the Bank ladder matches at each event, one for men and one for women, with more than 80 per cent of winners successfully cashing in their briefcases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You will never turn off your computer again. Undo Also read: Stephanie Vaquer and Jordynne Grace reportedly set for WWE main roster promotions Currently, Solo Sikoa is the only confirmed qualifier for the men's ladder match. Alexa Bliss , Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, and NXT's Giulia have qualified for the women's match. Additional participants will be determined in the final qualifying matches leading up to the event. Live Events Confirmed match card for WWE Money in the Bank 2025 Several matches have already been confirmed for WWE Money in the Bank 2025. Among the featured bouts is the men's Money in the Bank ladder match : Solo Sikoa vs. LA Knight vs. Penta vs. Seth Rollins vs. TBA vs. TBA. Sikoa secured his spot by defeating Rey Fenix and Jimmy Uso. Knight qualified after a win over Aleister Black and Shinsuke Nakamura. Rollins and Penta earned their entries on Raw. Additional qualifiers, including Carmelo Hayes and Jacob Fatu, will determine the remaining competitors. The women's ladder match currently includes Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, and Giulia. Bliss defeated Chelsea Green and Michin, Ripley earned her place by beating Kairi Sane and Zoey Stark, and Perez overcame Becky Lynch and Natalya. Giulia qualified by defeating Zelina Vega and Charlotte Flair. Two more entrants will be added. Also read: WWE Superstar Natalya hints at appearance during EVOLVE Women's Championship debut Tag team and Championship matches scheduled A high-profile tag team match will also take place. Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso are set to face John Cena and Logan Paul. The storyline emerged following Cena's interference during Paul's title match with Uso. Rhodes made a surprise return to counter Cena's actions and proposed the tag match. Becky Lynch will receive another opportunity at the women's intercontinental championship when she challenges current titleholder Lyra Valkyria. Their ongoing rivalry began at Backlash, where Valkyria retained the title in a close contest. Lynch seeks to add the title to her list of career achievements. Predicted matches and ongoing feuds WWE may also add a singles match between Sami Zayn and Bronson Reed. Reed recently aligned with Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins at Backlash. Zayn's continued involvement in storylines opposing Rollins' group suggests the likelihood of a match at Money in the Bank. While there is potential for alternate participants such as CM Punk or Breakker, the Zayn vs. Reed angle has current momentum. WWE has yet to confirm the match, but its placement on the card would align with the ongoing narrative focus on Rollins' faction. Also read: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: Here's date, time, venue, match card, where to watch and how to buy tickets The WWE Money in the Bank 2025 card is still in development, with additional matches expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The event continues to be one of WWE's most impactful nights, offering championship opportunities and storyline developments that typically shape future programming.
