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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trick Williams just won the TNA world title at NXT Battleground
Who would have ever thought a day would come that a show promoted by WWE would be headlined not just by a current TNA World Champion but that the match itself would be for said TNA world championship? That came to be at tonight's (Sun., May 25, 2025) Battleground premium live event at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, when the face of TNA, Joe Hendry, put his title on the line against one of the top stars in all of NXT, Trick Williams. It was a Joe Hendry match, so they worked the gimmick to death: Advertisement But we also got Trick having fun with Booker T's old gimmick: Late in the match, Williams brought the TNA world title into the ring, though he didn't intentionally use it as a weapon himself, thanks to the referee, so he didn't get disqualified. However, it did end up on the mat and he dropped Hendry right on top of it. The ref didn't DQ him for that either, and a follow up Trick Shot was enough to earn the three count. We have a new TNA world champion, and he is an NXT star. How about that finish? Get complete Battleground results and coverage of every match on the card by clicking here. More from
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
WWE breaks 23-year tradition with fans shocked over 'mind blowing' twist
WWE fans witnessed history and the end to a 23-year championship legacy over the weekend. Last night, for the first time ever, a TNA Wrestling championship was defended on WWE television – and viewers tuning into NXT Battleground were stunned after a major twist. History was made in the main event as Trick Williams stole the win from TNA Wrestling World Champion Joe Hendry, meaning for the first time in its 23-year history, TNA's top title is now held by a WWE contracted superstar. Although the TNA Title itself has only been active since 2007, the company used the TNA World Heavyweight Championship for its first five years. It's a massive step in the partnership between WWE and TNA, and fans couldn't believe what they were seeing as Sunday's show went off air. 'A WWE superstar is TNA world champion.. I never thought I'd see something like this in my lifetime,' wrote @Formersoccerfan on X. A second fan, @TheDanHuelsman, added: 'The TNA Champion is a WWE Wrestler. Unreal times….' Another viewer, @HeelBalor, tweeted: 'Honestly, my mind is blown but in a good way kind of way this is insane. A WWE wrestler is now the TNA world heavyweight champion just WOW!' 'Is a WWE superstar now the TNA champion???? What is going on??? Rules have been broken,' raved @Lux00__, with @jackbeeton2002 saying: 'Never thought I'll see the day a wwe wrestler is a tna champion wow (sic)' 'Yo I can't believe that the TNA Champion is a WWE wrestler… 🤯🤯,' @2crack_17 added, and @JcAponte_35 said: 'A WWE wrestler is TNA world champion… weird timeline to be in #wwebattelground (sic)' TNA President Carlos Silva was on the front row at Battleground, and took to X afterwards to offer his congratulations while hinting at future plans in the pipeline. 'Congrats Trick. Make sure you take care of that belt,' he wrote, before adding: 'I'll see you in the TNA office tomorrow.' Fans have had a hint of what's to come, with TNA Wrestling star Mike Santana revealed earlier in the show that he would be waiting to challenge whoever walked out as champion. The result is also interesting when it comes to the future of Hendry himself, who has caught fire with WWE fans this year, including a shock WrestleMania match with Randy Orton last month. More Trending There has been plenty of speculation about whether or not the Scottish star will making the jump from TNA to WWE when his contract is up – and a decision could be made sooner rather than later. 'Who knows what's gonna happen next. I'm in my contract year right now, it's a very exciting time,' he recently told Chris Van Vliet on Insight. View More » 'I'm doing my best to give my best to the performance, give the audience everything else and to enjoy it.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies aged 79 after Alzheimer's diagnosis MORE: Injured WWE star returns after 6 months to join 'unstoppable' group MORE: 'I'm a buff WWE wrestler but I've always struggled with body image'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where to Watch WWE NXT Battleground Live Online Via Stream, Match Card Preview
WWE NXT Battleground comes to you live from Tampa's Yuengling Center in Florida this Sunday. Here's how you can watch the show: Where to watch NXT Battleground online (May 25) in the U.S. WWE NXT Battleground will stream live exclusively in the U.S. on Peacock. Advertisement You can watch it below: Watch WWE Battleground in the U.S. via Peacock Photo Credit: WWE Where to watch NXT Battleground online in the U.K. & international WWE Battleground will stream live on Netflix for international viewers. You can watch the event below: Watch NXT Battleground internationally via Netflix When is the NXT Battleground start time? The PLE will start at the following times, depending on your time zone: Region Start Time Eastern 8 p.m. Pacific 5 p.m. Central 7 p.m. U.K. & Ireland 1 a.m. (May 26) Canada 9 p.m. Here's the complete NXT Battleground card (at the time of this writing): Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Jordynne Grace – Singles match for the NXT Women's Championship Oba Femi (c) vs. Myles Borne – Singles match for the NXT Championship Joe Hendry (c) vs. Trick Williams – Singles match for the TNA World Championship Sol Ruca (c) vs. Kelani Jordan – Singles match for the NXT Women's North American Championship Tony D'Angelo vs Channing 'Stacks' Lorenzo – Singles match Hank & Tank and Josh Briggs vs. The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen and Nico Vance) – Six-man tag team match NXT Women's Champion Stephanie Vaquer will defend her title against Jordynne Grace. Stephanie has been on a tear with incredible showing on Monday Night RAW and representing NXT as its top champion. Jordynne is looking to claim the crowd for herself and has already put Stephanie's former tag team partner and rival Giulia down en route to Battleground. Advertisement Elsewhere on the card, NXT Champion Oba Femi will go one-on-one against No Quarter Catch Crew's Myles Borne. Myles earn the opportunity with a shocking win in a 25-man battle royal previously on NXT. As for Oba, The Ruler is coming off an impressive victory against both Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans at Stand & Deliver. Tampa to host TNA World Title match Joe Hendry will make history as the first TNA superstar to defend the promotion's world title in an NXT ring. Trick Williams claims to have outgrown NXT and is looking to become the first NXT superstar to win TNA's richest prize. Who will walk out as champion in this clash of friends-turned-enemies? Advertisement Kelani Jordan will look to reclaim the NXT Women's North American Championship against Sol Ruca. Jordan punched her ticket to WWE NXT Battleground with a controversial win over Sol's team partner ZARIA this past Tuesday on NXT? Can Kelani become the first-ever two-time NXT Women's North American Champion or will Sol continue to surf her way to the top? Channing 'Stacks' Lorenzo shocked the NXT Universe with his betrayal of Tony D'Angelo and The Family at Stand & Deliver. A vengeful Tony looks to get back at his former Underboss but can The Don prevail with Luca Crusifino missing and Adriana Rizzo in hiding? Following a confrontation with The Culling, NXT Tag Team Champions Hank and Tank will join forces with Josh Briggs to take on Shawn Spears, Niko Vance and Briggs' former tag team partner Brooks Jensen in a six-man tag team match at Battleground. WrestleZone will have full coverage of WWE NXT Battleground as it airs. The post Where to Watch WWE NXT Battleground Live Online Via Stream, Match Card Preview appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE NXT Battleground 2025 just pulled off the most shocking title change in years
Image via WWE A history-making title change took place at WWE NXT's Premium Live Event, Battleground this year. WWE NXT Battleground 2025 shaped up to be a highly intriguing Premium Live Event with some top matches and moments. One match that had everybody talking was TNA World Heavyweight Champion Joe Hendry defending his title against NXT top star Trick Williams. This was the first time a TNA title was being contested at a WWE event. Not only that, it became even more iconic as the dust settled on this spectacular showdown. WWE NXT Battleground saw a history-making moment The tensions between Joe Hendry and Trick Williams had been brewing for weeks. The man who appears when you say his name has been garnering major attention across the entire wrestling landscape since last year. Moreover, he even got his WrestleMania moment this year against a veteran like Randy Orton. All this possibly did not sit well with NXT's rising talent Trick Williams. He has been striving hard on his own end, which has led to him to becoming a two-time NXT Champion. With a opportunity to change history, Williams went into the match with his entire aggression, while Hendry was the clear fan favorite despite not being an official WWE superstar from their roster. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรด CFDs ด้วยเทคโนโลยีเทรดสุดล้ำ และ รวดเร็วกว่า IC Markets อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo The match was a highly captivating showdown as both Hendry and Williams fought tooth-and-nail against each other. The match was, in every sense, worthy of a main event of a WWE Premium Live Event, despite the TNA World Heavyweight Championship being on the line. However, it saw a somewhat controversial ending that created a memorable moment. As the referee was not looking, Trick Williams raked Joe Hendry's eyes. He then delivered a slam to him, and Hendry's face landed straight on the TNA title belt that was present in the ring. With the Scottish star's lights out, Williams pulled the final move by connecting with a Trick Shot to win the match. This meant that, for the first time in WWE history, a non-WWE title changed hands. Trick Williams became the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion, which was game-changing in its own right and left a mark in the world of professional wrestling. Also read: Roman Reigns loses the social media crown to The Great Khali Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oba Femi drops bombshell on Stephanie Vaquer, Myles Borne relationship ahead of NXT Battleground
Image via WWE WWE's NXT Battleground 2025 is already making headlines, and not just for its action-packed lineup. In a recent interview, NXT Champion Oba Femi stirred buzz by confirming what had long been rumoured: NXT Women's Champion Stephanie Vaquer is dating fellow wrestler and Battleground challenger Myles Borne. NXT gets a new power couple The revelation came during a promotional appearance on WFLA News Channel 8, where Femi and Vaquer were interviewed ahead of Sunday's event. While discussing his title defence against Borne, Femi casually remarked, 'I'm looking forward to beating up Stephanie Vaquer's boyfriend [Myles Borne] for a little bit.' The comment confirmed weeks of speculation that the two rising stars were romantically involved. Interview: WWE Superstars Oba Femi, Stephanie Vaquer on hopes for Memorial Day Takeover Femi elaborated further, expressing respect for Borne's rise through the ranks, but issued a strong warning: 'At the end of the day, this is not a Disney movie. You don't get the happy ending. You don't get to run off into the sunset with my belt.' The reaction on social media was immediate, with fans reacting to both the unexpected love story and the simmering rivalry. Though neither Vaquer nor Borne has publicly addressed the relationship, a photo of Vaquer with Borne's family that surfaced earlier this month had already fuelled speculation. The two have also been spotted together at social events, including a Kentucky Derby party. Interestingly, Myles Borne recently made headlines of his own after revealing that he is partially deaf - a moment that earned him widespread admiration from the NXT Universe. Now, with both his personal and professional lives in the spotlight, Borne heads into Battleground as one of the most talked-about superstars. Both Vaquer and Borne are scheduled for crucial title matches at Sunday's event. While Borne challenges Femi for the NXT Championship, Vaquer will defend her NXT Women's Title against TNA's Jordynne Grace in what promises to be a hard-hitting encounter. The event, airing on Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally, will also feature Tony D'Angelo vs. Stacks, Trick Williams taking on Joe Hendry for the TNA World Title, and a six-man tag team clash involving Hank, Tank, and Josh Briggs against The Culling. As NXT's latest power couple garners attention, all eyes will be on whether their chemistry outside the ring translates to gold inside it - or whether personal stakes will raise the emotional temperature inside the squared circle. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
