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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
WWE Names New Center Mat Sponsor For WWE RAW, Unique ‘Weapon' Sponsorship
WWE RAW is snapping into it. On Monday, WWE announced it has renewed a sponsorship deal with Slim Jim. The iconic meat snack became WWE's Official Meat Snack ahead of SummerSlam 2023. That event signaled the launch of a new campaign featuring Bianca Belair and LA Knight. In addition to extending the existing partnership, Slim Jim will now be the center ring mat sponsor for WWE RAW. Slim Jim will be featured on the mat every week on RAW, which streams globally on Netflix. WWE Superstars will now 'Snap into a Slim Jim Table' In addition to the center mat sponsorship, the partnership will introduce a unique new branding opportunity. The extended agreement will see Slim Jim branding on 'all folding tables used across tentpole programming. This includes Raw, SmackDown, NXT and WWE Premium Live Events. This branded table placement will create unforgettable moments when WWE Superstars 'Snap into a Slim Jim Table' during matches.' Fans will also continue to see custom ads featuring WWE Superstars; the campaign includes social media campaigns and WWE Superstar appearances at 'select Slim Jim events.' Advertisement 'Over the past two years, WWE and Slim Jim have renewed one of the most memorable collaborations in sports entertainment history and we will expand on that momentum as the partnership continues in the coming years,' said Grant Norris-Jones, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships, TKO. 'We are thrilled to extend our successful partnership with WWE, which has brought immense excitement and engagement to our fans,' said Ashley Spade, VP & General Manager of Snacks at Conagra Brands. 'Extending our partnership during Monday Night Raw will give us even more opportunities to create unique and memorable experiences that tap into the rich history and energy of both Slim Jim and WWE.' Read More: WWE And Big 12 Expanding Partnership In A Unique Way The post WWE Names New Center Mat Sponsor For WWE RAW, Unique 'Weapon' Sponsorship appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
WWE Names New Center Mat Sponsor For WWE RAW, Unique ‘Weapon' Sponsorship
WWE RAW is snapping into it. On Monday, WWE announced it has renewed a sponsorship deal with Slim Jim. The iconic meat snack became WWE's Official Meat Snack ahead of SummerSlam 2023. That event signaled the launch of a new campaign featuring Bianca Belair and LA Knight. In addition to extending the existing partnership, Slim Jim will now be the center ring mat sponsor for WWE RAW. Slim Jim will be featured on the mat every week on RAW, which streams globally on Netflix. WWE Superstars will now 'Snap into a Slim Jim Table' In addition to the center mat sponsorship, the partnership will introduce a unique new branding opportunity. The extended agreement will see Slim Jim branding on 'all folding tables used across tentpole programming. This includes Raw, SmackDown, NXT and WWE Premium Live Events. This branded table placement will create unforgettable moments when WWE Superstars 'Snap into a Slim Jim Table' during matches.' Fans will also continue to see custom ads featuring WWE Superstars; the campaign includes social media campaigns and WWE Superstar appearances at 'select Slim Jim events.' Advertisement 'Over the past two years, WWE and Slim Jim have renewed one of the most memorable collaborations in sports entertainment history and we will expand on that momentum as the partnership continues in the coming years,' said Grant Norris-Jones, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships, TKO. 'We are thrilled to extend our successful partnership with WWE, which has brought immense excitement and engagement to our fans,' said Ashley Spade, VP & General Manager of Snacks at Conagra Brands. 'Extending our partnership during Monday Night Raw will give us even more opportunities to create unique and memorable experiences that tap into the rich history and energy of both Slim Jim and WWE.' Read More: WWE And Big 12 Expanding Partnership In A Unique Way The post WWE Names New Center Mat Sponsor For WWE RAW, Unique 'Weapon' Sponsorship appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
WWE SmackDown Results, Winners And Grades On May 30, 2025
John Cena and Cody Rhodes come face-to-face on WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown advertised a loaded show with Bianca Belair's return in her hometown of Knoxville, Tenn., Cody Rhodes' return to SmackDown to confront John Cena after his surprise appearance at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. WWE also advertised two Money in the Bank qualifiers as Jacob Fatu took on Andrade and Carmelo Hayes and Jade Cargill faced Naomi and Nia Jax. Last week's broadcast of SmackDown garnered 1.38 million viewers. Bianca received a unanimously babyface reaction. She led her hometown fans in singing 'Rocky Top.' Belair, who was still sporting a splint on her hand, was interrupted by Naomi. Naomi was booed heavily. She said she wanted to reunite with Bianca, and even went by her house. Since Bianca's parents weren't there, Naomi let herself in and went through Bianca Belair's photo album. Belair was not interested in a reunion, and said if Naomi ever comes near her family, what Naomi did to Jade Cargill will be nothing compared to what Belair will do to Naomi. Naomi threatened to put both Belair in a wheelchair just like her mother. Cargill crashed the segment and attacked Naomi before a tense moment with Belair. SmackDown returned from break with this match underway and Naomi in control. Fans chanted 'Let's go Jade!' after Nia Jax hit her with a hip attack, but Cargill eventually sprung an impressive comeback that was broken up by Nia Jax. Naomi hit brutal leg drop from the second rope on Naomi for a nearfall. Cargill hit Naomi with Jaded, but Nia Jax broke it up. Nia regained control over the majority of the match from here, where she hit a Super Samoan Drop on Naomi, only to take a splash from a flying Jade Cargill. 'This is Awesome!' Jax hit the Annihilator on Cargill, but Naomi rolled up Jax for the win. Backstage R-Truth mocked JC Mateo, whom he accused of being Solo Sikoa's son. The artist formerly known as Jeff Cobb wore his full gear for this match. Mateo's new theme music isn't great (what is from Def Rebel, but it's better than half the roster. Mateo hit an impressive standing moonsault on R-Truth, but Truth came back with the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Mateo sold quite a bit for Truth, but throughout the match Truth had truble lifting him up. Truth collapsed after going for the AA and Mateo finished him off with a Tour of the Islands. Jimmy Uso saved R-Truth, but Mateo attacked Jimmy. The Street Profits, DIY, Fraxiom and MCMG all appeared one-after-another in a very tame speaking segment. Tommaso Ciampa asked for a moment of silence for the tag team division. The crowd booed. TheWyatt Sicks interrupted and all of them took out every member of the tag team division that was in the ring. Wade Barrett questioned what the Wyatt Sicks wanted, but clearly it was tag team gold. Je'Von looked like a seasoned OG on the main roster, and as dazzled as the crowd was, nobody enjoyed his work more than Joe Tessitore. This was Rey Fenix's best showing since coming to the main roster in a match promoting next weekend's Worlds Collide show. New North American champion Ethan Page appeared on commentary, and cost Evans the match. Tessitore was beside himself and put over Evans for his great showcase. Before Tessitore and Barrett could finish arguing, the screen cut out to a cryptic promo from Uncle Howdy, who teased coming after the Tag Team Titles. Backstage, Chelsea Green—sporting a bedazzled mask after breaking her nose at SNME, thrust Alba fyre into a match against Zelina Vega. Piper Niven tripped Vega while Green was distracting the referee before Raw went to break. Fans barely reacted to this match until the finish, where Green unmasked and accidentally struck Niven with her mask. Vega won with the Code Red. Damian Priest was received faint 'what' chants, but showed respect to Drew McIntyre. Priest needs to turn heel just as much as McIntyre needs to turn babyface. Priest, sporting a black eye, called out Jacob Fatu. If WWE is trying to rehabilitate Priest as a babyface, this is not the way. Priest remained respectful about Fatu, but said the family he follows around 'can catch a fresh one, too." Jacob Fatu shared a showdown with Damian Priest before going about his business. Miz and Carmelo teased tensions backstage after Carmelo Hayes told Miz he doesn't need him to get to the next level. Miz tripped Fatu as Fatu built a head of steam and hit the ropes. Fatu answered with a running hip attack against the barricade. Fatu set up Carmelo Hayes for a second running hip attack, but Andrade pulled Hayes out of the way, and Fatu went crashing through the barricade. Fatu came back from the dead and tossed both Andrade and Hayes from the top rope in something of an assisted Spanish Fly. Fatu essentially dominated the match every time he was on two feet, and the announce team marveled at his offense. Solo and JC hit the ring to give Fatu unsolicited advice. Both of them forcefully ordered him to do a moonsault off the top rope after he had already done one. Jimmy Uso attacked Mateo, Andrade capitalized by bumping a distracted Fatu out of the ring and hit The Message on Melo. Cody Rhodes received a warm ovation, and vowed to never hesitate again since hesitation cost him the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes surprised the crowd with a Jey Uso appearance. After an encore, Jey was interrupted by John Cena. Cena called Uso and Cody Rhodes wannabes. John Cena brought out Logan Paul, who Cena said was better than all the 'professional wrestlers' in the business. Cena said Logan Paul doesn't have to pay his dues because he pais their mortgages. 80% of this segment was entrances. Fans chanted STFU, which threw Logan Paul off. Cena was giving Paul time cues as the 8 pm PST hour approached. After a long Logan Paul promo, Jey Uso said they don't have to wait until Money in the Bank. Cena and Paul argued about whether or not they were gonna brawl. Rhodes taunted Cena and Paul, telling Paul 'What are you gonna go polish his Peacemaker?' A brawl ensued, and the babyfaces stood taul.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bianca Belair Emotionally Reflects On Her First WWE Tryout
It's been a long road to the top of WWE for The EST Bianca Belair. Bianca Belair might be one of the top WWE Superstars in the company today. But it didn't happen overnight. Belair signed her contract with the company following a tryout in April 2016. Advertisement The SmackDown Superstar took to social media today to reflect on her journey and posted an emotional message regarding her WWE tryout, tweeting out: 'From then to now…. My 1st tryout…I had no idea how to take a bump, I didn't even know what a 'bump' was let alone what a 'promo' was… I was so nervous you can hear the quiver in my voice. I had no idea what I was doing. The only thing I knew how to do was be me, because there is only ONE ME and that was my way to stand out. Shoutout to Mark Henry. 'So I wore my favorite rose outfit I made for a crossfit competition and showed that I may not come from this business, I may not know much but I will work my ass off and I will love and respect this business if I was given a chance. At 1st I always felt like I was stealing someone else's dream so I threw myself whole heartedly into this. 'I dealt with imposter syndrome for A LONG time. I always felt like I had something to prove. Now… I know exactly who I am. I know how much hard work I put in, I know my worth NO MATTER WHAT, and I know everything I've gotten and haven't gotten yet IS MINE. Dream big. Do things you didn't even think were meant for you. You never know. It might change your life and others along the way. #ESTofWWE #wrESTleMania41,' Bianca Belair said in a post. Bianca Belair's WWE tryout video You can check out a video from Belair's WWE tryout in the embedded video below: READ MORE: Jade Cargill Explains Why She Didn't Tell Bianca Belair That Naomi Took Her Out Advertisement What do you make of Bianca Belair's overall comments? Have you followed her through a majority of her WWE journey? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Bianca Belair Emotionally Reflects On Her First WWE Tryout appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Newsweek
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Biana Belair Confirms She Suffered Injury At WWE WrestleMania
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. Despite delivering a stellar performance in a high-stakes championship match at WrestleMania 41, Bianca Belair has confirmed reports of sustaining an injury during the contest. However, in a reassuring update for her fans, "The EST of WWE" indicated that the injury appears to be relatively minor and unlikely to sideline her for an extended period. Belair's quest for the Women's World Championship culminated in a thrilling Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania 41 on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She faced a formidable challenge against the reigning champion, IYO SKY, and the dominant Rhea Ripley. The bout lived up to its billing, captivating the audience with its intense action and earning widespread praise as one of the standout encounters of the entire WrestleMania weekend. Ultimately, SKY managed to retain her title by executing her signature Over the Moonsault, pinning Belair after a hard-fought battle. Earlier in the week, wrestling insider Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported initial concerns regarding a potential injury to Belair's fingers sustained during the WrestleMania Sunday opener. This report highlighted the physical toll of such a demanding match on the athletes involved. Adding her personal confirmation to these reports, WWE's official YouTube channel released a behind-the-scenes vlog from WrestleMania 41 featuring Belair. The popular Superstar addressed the speculation in the video, stating, "I think I broke a finger. My finger is hurt, my feelings hurt. Nah, I'm so happy right now. That was amazing. Win or lose, it's WrestleMania." Despite the apparent pain, Belair's positive attitude shone through as she expressed her overall satisfaction with the WrestleMania experience. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Bianca Belair is introduced before the Women's World Championship title match against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Bianca Belair is introduced before the Women's World Championship title match against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More Reflecting on the outcome of the championship match, Belair showed respect for the victor, saying, "The Mania streak is broken. I would prefer it to be IYO out of anybody. One of the greatest wrestlers on the planet. I can't be mad at that. Congratulations to IYO." However, she also sent a clear message to Ripley, indicating that their rivalry is far from over: "Rhea, I'm still coming for that ass, okay? This ain't over because it's your fault." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation At this time, it remains uncertain whether WWE will grant Belair any time off to allow her finger to heal completely, or if the Superstar will choose to work through the discomfort and continue to work. Belair's journey to her WrestleMania 41 championship opportunity was secured through a significant victory at the Elimination Chamber event held in Toronto on March 1, 2025. In a Women's Elimination Chamber match, with a guaranteed Women's World Championship shot at WrestleMania as the ultimate prize, Belair went over, last eliminating Liv Morgan to punch her ticket to the grandest stage of them all. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
