Latest news with #BarclaysCenter
Newsweek
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fans React To WWE's Greatest SummerSlam Matches List
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. Ahead of this weekend's massive two-night SummerSlam event, WWE has officially concluded its countdown of the 25 greatest matches in the history of the show. The iconic Intercontinental Championship match between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith from 1992 has claimed the coveted top spot. The countdown has been playing out on WWE's digital platforms over the past several weeks. The final reveal celebrates a bout that is widely considered to be one of the greatest matches in company history. The Greatest SummerSlam Match Ever The main event of SummerSlam 1992 was a masterclass in storytelling, held in front of over 80,000 passionate fans at London's Wembley Stadium. The match was for the Intercontinental Championship, marking one of the rare times the title headlined a major pay-per-view. The storyline was deeply personal, as it pitted two brothers-in-law against each other, with Bret's sister and Bulldog's wife, Diana Hart, torn between them at ringside. In a legendary performance, Bret Hart carried an exhausted British Bulldog through a 25-minute technical classic, culminating in Bulldog winning the title in his home country in an incredibly emotional moment. Rounding Out The Top Five The rest of the top five is a showcase of legendary encounters from different eras. The number two spot went to the 2016 dream match between John Cena and AJ Styles, a bout that saw Styles score a clean, star-making victory over the face of the company. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: General atmosphere at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: General atmosphere at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match Bret Hart featured heavily at the top of the list. His 1991 technical masterpiece against Mr. Perfect, where he won his first Intercontinental Championship, was ranked number three. His classic 1994 steel cage match against his brother, Owen Hart, for the WWF Championship, came in at number five. The number four spot was claimed by the brutal "The Best vs. The Beast" No Disqualification match from 2013 between CM Punk and Brock Lesnar. That match was the violent culmination of Paul Heyman's betrayal of CM Punk. The Full List Here is the complete list of WWE's 25 greatest matches in SummerSlam history: 25. Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar (2023) 24. Seth Rollins vs. John Cena (2015) 23. The Undertaker vs. Bret Hart (1997) 22. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins (2019) 21. Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch (2022) 20. Randy Orton vs. Christian (2011) 19. Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker (2015) 18. Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk (2009) 17. Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle (2001) 16. Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero (2005) 15. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman (2017) 14. The Rock vs. Triple H (1998) 13. John Cena vs. CM Punk (2011) 12. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar (2022) 11. John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan (2013) 10. The Undertaker vs. Edge (2008) 9. Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon (1995) 8. The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar (2002) 7. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H (2002) 6. The Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian (2000) 5. Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart (1994) 4. CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar (2013) 3. Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect (1991) 2. John Cena vs. AJ Styles (2016) 1. Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog (1992). You can see how the fans reacted below: As soon as I they started this countdown I knew this would be number 1 & fair play because it's an iconic match. Would it be my number 1? I'm not entirely sure what my number 1 would be but as I say an iconic match held in the UK which is special. — Daniel(SDMN) (@TheYOLOArtist) July 30, 2025 Is 2002 the only year to have back to back matches on the list? — Markin' Out (@MarkinOut) July 30, 2025 Not mad at it. Good graps — JA (@ReceiptTalk) July 30, 2025 Bret Hart is the greatest in-ring storyteller in wrestling history. It's really not even close. Out of respect, the next two spots should be left empty. — BizarroBabyface (@BizarroBabyface) July 30, 2025 That was storytelling magic. Well deserved. — Mikey! (@MegaMikey81) July 30, 2025 It shouldn't be the greatest match ever... It doesn't worth to be in the no 1 greatest match ever — Enzorealestfan💙🇦🇷 (@IfeoluwaAj11) July 30, 2025 I had a feeling it would be this one. The crowd in Wembley. The family infighting. First time an IC title Main Evented a PPV. I'm still of the opinion Brett vs. Perfect is the better wrestling match, but I can definitely understand the spectacle nature of this match. — Jorge Edwards (@JorgeBEdwards) July 30, 2025 More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Forbes
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Objectifying Or Empowering? Sabrina Carpenter's Impact On Influencers
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: (Exclusive Coverage) Sabrina Carpenter performs onstage during ... More the Sabrina Carpenter Short n' Sweet Tour at Barclays Center on September 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo byfor AEG) As fans anticipate the upcoming release of Sabrina Carpenter's new album, Man's Best Friend, many were shocked by the album cover art. On the cover, Sabrina Carpenter is shown on her hands and knees, wearing a short black outfit, submissively and softly touching the leg of an off-frame male figure who is grasping her hair in his fist. She suggestively looks at the camera, with opened, red lips. The sexualized image has sparked a heated debate, with some fans arguing that the cover is empowering, with Carpenter articulating a satirical social commentary on misogyny. Those who are outraged claim Carpenter is pandering to the male gaze and sending the wrong message to the young women and men who revere her. So, is the cover art objectifying or empowering? Girl Power Following in the footsteps of pop icons like Madonna, Christina Aguilera, and Rihanna, Carpenter is using sexuality as a way to subvert expectations and control the narrative of how women are allowed to act. She is expressing that women can have both sexuality and power, and they can own their own bodies. This is contrary to the tableau presented on the cover and, thus, where satire comes in. One For The Patriarchy Despite any of Carpenter's intentions, some perceivers are going to see this image as thinly veiled soft pornography, as dehumanizing to herself and to women and girls. Younger fans and those who only glance at the cover will not be able to pick up the subtle satirical message Carpenter is claiming to convey. Sabrina Carpenter's Impact on Women Influencers What does this say to other women in the spotlight who may also use their sexuality to grab attention or to make a statement? Social media influencers commonly employ sexuality to attract and engage their audience and followers. Published in the Journal of Business Research, a new study suggests that followers respond to influencers' use of sexuality more favorably than to brands who employ the same tactics with models. The difference lies in the perceived agency: that influencers are owning their bodies and choosing to create sexualized content, whereas brands are exploiting models and objectifying them with sexualized posing. Takeaways For Influencers If you are a woman influencer and decide to include sexuality as part of your branding: Sabrina Carpenter's Man's Best Friend Whether you loved or hated Sabrina Carpenter's strategy, it's certainly been effective in getting people talking. Can she push societal boundaries and challenge norms as Madonna did with 'Like a Virgin'? We'll soon see. Man's Best Friend will drop 29 August 2025.
Time Out
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Renée Rapp's two-day NYC pop-up promises exclusive merch this week
For those of us who live for pop culture moments, Renée Rapp is serving us two days' worth in celebration of her sophomore album, BITE ME. Hard to believe, but it was only six years ago that Rapp hit the Broadway stage as a replacement Regina George in the Mean Girls musical, a role she went on to repeat for the movie adaptation. Now, Rapp has become a massive deal on her own, with her hugely successful pop career and previous album, 2023's Snow Angel. Curated by Complex, the two‑day BITE ME pop‑up is unmissable for Rapp fans. With the album out August 1, celebrate new music from the Sex Lives of College Girls star with fellow fans at 620 Broadway from 11am to 7pm, July 31 and August 1. Think: exclusive collabs, album-specific merch, a special-edition color vinyl and collector GAS Trading Cards—all only available for 48 hours. The merch drop includes graphic‑heavy tees and cozy hoodies with Rapp's signature pop‑punk flair. And as if a 48-hour window wasn't exclusive enough, a free RSVP doesn't guarantee entry. Hardcore fans can roll right from the pop-up on August 1 to Rapp's album release concert at Warsaw at 7pm, her last performance in New York City until she heads to Madison Square Garden on September 29 and Barclays Center on October 1 on her BITE ME tour. That tour—with special guests Syd and Ravyn Lenae—officially launches in Morrison, Colorado, on September 23. Just over a month and 17 stops later, the tour concludes in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 29. Until the tour officially kicks off, however, you can stream BITE ME's lead single, "Leave Me Alone," to your heart's content. It's not much longer until we'll have a full album of Rapp tracks to spend the rest of the summer with. Or, as she wrote on Instagram, "the soundtrack to the last two years of my life."
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top WWE Superstar In Major Jeopardy Of Missing SummerSlam
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. With WWE SummerSlam less than a week away, Drew McIntyre is legitimately stranded in the United Kingdom due to a passport issue. While the situation is a real-life travel problem, the former WWE Champion is masterfully using it to fuel his on-screen rivalry with his SummerSlam opponent, the musician Jelly Roll. According to a new report from Fightful Select, the situation is a legitimate issue that WWE is working to resolve. McIntyre was in the UK to attend a friend's wedding over the weekend. Why am I stranded? Why am I cutting a promo with cows? There's now a good chance I don't make #SummerSlam — Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) July 27, 2025 The Travel WWE Nightmare In a video posted to his social media accounts on Monday, Drew McIntyre revealed that he was denied boarding for his flight back to the United States. He explained that he did not have his U.S. passport with him, only his UK one. "He then accused Jelly Roll of having connections, causing him to be unable to leave the UK, which screws up his training for SummerSlam," McIntyre said in his in-character promo. He finished by threatening his opponent, showing a picture of a cow to represent what he plans to do to Jelly Roll. Fightful's report confirmed this is an "actual situation as opposed to a gimmick." While WWE sources are confident the issue will be rectified, it is an unexpected headache for one of their top stars days before a major event. McIntyre's decision to stay in character and use a real-life frustration to cut a promo on his opponent is a perfect example of his current persona. In recent years, he has evolved into a bitter, social media-savvy heel who feels he is "justified" in his actions and often blames others for his problems. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: General atmosphere at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: General atmosphere at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. By blurring the lines between reality and storyline, he is expertly turning a legitimate travel nightmare into more heat for his upcoming match. It's a tactic that has made his current character one of the most compelling acts in WWE. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match The Road To WWE SummerSlam This entire feud has been built on the theme of "outsiders" in wrestling. The rivalry began on SmackDown when Logan Paul, a celebrity who has earned respect for his athleticism, confronted Jelly Roll. This led to Drew McIntyre, who has been critical of celebrity involvement in the past, aligning with Paul. The duo was then confronted by Randy Orton, who came to the defense of Jelly Roll. This all culminated in the announcement of a massive celebrity tag team match for Night One of SummerSlam on Saturday, August 2nd: Randy Orton and Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. While the passport situation is a real problem, it has only added another layer of intrigue to one of the biggest matches of the summer. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sabrina Ionescu carries Liberty to win over Mercury
NEW YORK — We finally got the Liberty and Mercury going at each other pretty close to full strength. And at the start, it looked like it was going to be a great one. Both teams had all of their starpower and key contributors — except for New York's Nyara Sabally — as a see-saw battle went into the fourth quarter undecided. But Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty shined the brightest in an 89-76 win. Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper had their way early at Barclays Center, with Copper converting on contested shot attempts and Thomas playing bully ball. Ionescu couldn't trade buckets with them, scoring just three points in the first quarter as the Mercury star duo totaled 17. But Ionescu regrouped and scored 26 in the final three quarters to send the Mercury home with a loss. She finished with one of her best stat lines of the season: 29 points, eight assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal. It was her night. She signaled that with just over seven minutes in the fourth after converting an and-1 layup on Monique Akoa Makani. And on the next possession, she put her team up 15 with another layup after weaving through Phoenix's defense. After a Mercury bucket, Leonie Fiebich essentially scored the dagger — a 24-footer that put the Liberty up 16 at the 5:43 mark. The ending looked completely different from the start when the Libs were held scoreless for over three minutes to start the matchup. Jonquel Jones dragged her team back, though, with nine points in the period to keep the deficit within four. Before Ionescu exploded, it was Jones looking like the No. 1 option. She was on double-double watch before halftime and eventually finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Thomas finished with 20 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Copper contributed 14 points and three rebounds. The teams traded blows, and the Liberty eventually trailed by 12 in the period. Coach Sandy Brondello's team responded with a 17-7 run in the final minutes, headlined by nine Ionescu points. Just like that, the game was tied at 46 going into halftime. It was a game the Liberty should've been losing big. By halftime, the Liberty were shooting 34.2% to Phoenix's 48.6%. The Liberty's third quarter began sloppily and slowly. The Mercury — again led by Copper — got off to an 8-3 start. But that's where having the luxury of two MVPs and three All-Star players comes in handy. A fourth All-Star — Emma Meesseman — is awaiting a visa and will be in New York shortly. A quick three-minute, 11-3 run flipped the game once again. Breanna Stewart's layup at the 2:19 mark put her team up three and forced Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts to call timeout. Ionescu's barrage continued with a 25-foot trey after Kennedy Burke's block on Satou Sabally. Then Jones — in the corner in front of the Mercury bench — banked in a buzzer-beater that was upheld after an official review to end the third. It put the Libs up eight entering the fourth. The Sabrina Show continued from there — this time with four assists as the Mercury's comeback attempt fell short. The road team trailed by as many as 18 points before cutting it to 10. Finally, the Liberty could exhale after dropping the first two games of the season against the Mercury. Not enough time was left and the Liberty put them in too deep of a hole Friday night. And there was mainly one player to blame for that — No. 20, Sabrina Ionescu.
