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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why is Travis Scott's wrestling future at stake in WWE?
(Image via Getty Images) Travis Scott, who was seen this year at the Elimination Chamber PLE alongside John Cena, The Rock, and was heavily criticized for brutally attacking Cody Rhodes during the promotion, has landed himself in jeopardy. His future is at stake in WWE , and backstage updates suggest that the US rapper turned wrestler has found himself in serious commitment concerns with the company, related to his trainings and appearances. Travis Scott was last seen on WrestleMania 41, where he helped John Cena defeat Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. But since then, the rap star has gone completely off the WWE radar, and now we have some clarity on why Scott has been absent from the wrestling scene. Is Travis Scott's wrestling future at stake in WWE? Travis Scott has noticeably faded from WWE programming. The US rapper who was aspiring to feature on WWE and was seeking training from the wrestling experts was not seen after his stint on WrestleMania 41 . However, recent insights have shed light on a backstage update behind this sudden disappearance. According to a new update from Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter , WWE had originally been considering a major celebrity tag team match involving Scott and Cena, stemming from their angle at Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo But those plans quietly fell apart as WWE talent and staff have grown frustrated with Scott's "half-in, half-out" approach to the promotion. Reporting on the same, he said, 'He doesn't like to commit to anything. He goes half-in and tries other projects at the same time. And since he's a personal client of Ari, everyone tried to accommodate until it just became too much to deal with.' Cody Rhodes hits Travis Scott with a Cross Rhodes: WrestleMania 41 Sunday highlights In addition to this, backstage reports have stated that Scott has skipped several key training sessions, including preparation for a planned appearance at WWE Money in the Bank . His lack of discipline reportedly became a headache for those trying to incorporate him into John Cena's retirement storyline. What was expected to be an exciting celebrity-wrestling crossover now seems to be merely a one-time cameo appearance. Since WrestleMania 41, WWE hasn't acknowledged Scott, and the feeling behind the scenes is that they might have hit a breaking point. Travis Scott and John Cena's tag team match remains a dream After Travis Scott's commitment concerns, fans are quite upset with the fact that the dream tag team match between John Cena and Scott is not happening currently as originally planned earlier. Also Read : WWE SmackDown (07/18/25) preview and streaming details: Full match card, confirmed segments, how to watch, start timings, and more The highly anticipated bout, which was rumored to feature the duo at WWE SummerSlam again after WrestleMania 41, has now been scrapped following backstage frustrations over Scott's lack of consistency and missed training sessions. However, it will be interesting to see if WWE gives Travis Scott an opportunity before John Cena retires. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Let's see just how much WWE exposes the business in this new trailer for Unreal
The highly-anticipated WWE: Unreal docuseries premieres on Netflix on July 29. The show pulls the curtain back on WWE's creative process and reveals behind-the-scenes footage of how the sausage is made, so-to-speak, in WWE. Or as Triple H puts it, 'For the first time ever, we're gonna show you how the story unfolded.' Netflix has posted a new trailer for season one of the show, which focuses on the road to WrestleMania 41. The trailer offers an inside look at what's going through the minds of WWE stars like Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Chelsea Green, Jey Uso, and more. Let's see just how far back WWE is pulling that curtain: I think one of the more interesting aspects of the trailer is when Triple H talks about 'all these alternative universes where you play them out in your mind as to what is the best.' Wrestling fans who are curious about the inner workings of the business eat up those kinds of what-if scenarios. For example, did WWE have any alternate ideas in mind for the men's 2025 Royal Rumble winner besides Jey Uso? And of course, is there a chance that Cody Rhodes actually could have sold his soul to The Rock at Elimination Chamber and turned heel instead of John Cena? What exactly went into that decision-making process? The backstage talks with WWE stars seem less interesting to me, as I think they are all naturally a little cautious about saying too much when the camera is on them in that situation. In promoting the show this week, CM Punk even said he's not the best guy to sell it, because he's always been taught to protect the business. Despite what some people think, it doesn't seem at all to me like WWE is hurting the pro wrestling business by doing this show. In fact, Triple H is sure it will get fans even more invested in the WWE product as he says, 'When you see the behind-the-scenes, I don't know how you can't fall in love with the business.' After watching this trailer, how hyped up are you to watch WWE: Unreal? Let me know in the comments below, Cagesiders. More from Not everyone is marking out about Eva Marie's return Mansoor's Raw Debut was classic WWE Is this who caught Lilly's eye? Former WWE champs face off on (checks notes) Main Event Yes, Angel Garza shoved a rose up Drew Gulak's butt on Raw Raw recap & reactions: Flip the switch Flair already added to title match at WrestleMania Backlash EVA MARIE IS BACK Solve the daily Crossword


NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
John Cena's 'Last Ever Opponent' Revealed? WWE Star Says 'Last Chance...'
John Cena started his WWE retirement tour back in January and the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion is rumoured to have his final fight against Gunther. In the past few months, Cena won the Elimination Chamber and defeated Cody Rhodes to win his record-breaking 17th World Championship at WrestlaMania. With his retirement date set for December this year, reports claimed that Gunther will have the privilege to fight him in his last ever match. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion has never faced Cena in his career but he has already made his feelings clear about the possible match. 'It's the last chance to get in the ring with him, so if that ever becomes a possibility, I would definitely take that," Gunther told the Daily Mail. "John Cena is obviously one of the wrestlers, you can put him onto Mount Rushmore." 'If I get the chance I would definitely like to do that. Let's see how it plays out. Maybe I can end up as his last chance to win a championship at some point in that year, and I can be the one that crushes all those dreams. That would be very enjoyable." Recently, former WWE champion JBL tried to predict John Cena's final opponent in WWE. On the latest episode of the 'Something to Wrestle' podcast, JBL took the names of Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns before suggesting that a match between John Cena and The Rock will be the ideal way to end the story as it was the WWE legend who helped John Cena turn heel towards the end of his illustrious career. "I think Brock would be awesome. I also think Roman would be awesome. I think both those would be incredible matches, but I think The Rock. That's kinda it because The Rock kinda helped him turn heel. The Rock had done so much."


Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Legend Opines on Criticism for Goldberg's Swansong at Saturday Night's Main Event
Image via WWE Bill Goldberg and Gunther will battle it out at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 12 in Atlanta for the coveted World Heavyweight Championship in what is billed as Goldberg's last-ever WWE outing. However, there has been some opposition and criticism from the fanbase about a 58-year-old getting a title shot while the young crop work hard for their opportunities every week. Moreover, Goldberg has been out of his prime for quite some time now. He last competed in the WWE in 2022 at Elimination Chamber and has been involved in relatively shorter matches owing to his age. Joining the fan base was Bully Ray who recently questioned Goldberg getting an opportunity at this stage of his career. And it seems that the former WWE tag team legend has more to say just days out from the NBC special. Bully Ray Says WWE Is Looking to Bank on Goldberg's Starpower Bully Ray recently appeared on Busted Open Radio to discuss Goldberg's WWE return alongside many other topics. The former TNA Champion explained that the promotion is actually not looking to get an in-ring classic with the 58-year-old but is rather banking on his legendary status and the momentum that comes with it. Ray told his fellow host Dave LaGreca, 'I don't understand how you're not understanding why they would do it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Bill still has a name. Bill still looks great. They are not concerned about the match. That's why they are putting him in there with Gunther. They understand that a lot of — Bill's last five outings haven't been, you know, five-star bangers. That's not the point.' He added, 'The whole thing with Bill is the spectacle. The entrance. The show. What happens from bell to bell, they would do their absolute damnedest to keep the spotlight on what Bill does well, and what Gunther can get out of him." Ray's opinion makes perfect sense. Even in his heyday, Goldberg wasn't known to have in-ring spectacles but his presence and intensity had the power to sell out arenas and stadiums. His matches against Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WCW Heavyweight title were a massive success while his WWE outings against The Rock and Triple H were classics owing to Goldberg's enigmatic personality. And it is safe to say that the promotion is looking to make money that way. Moreover, the WWE legend has been putting in the work since January 2025 to be healthy come this Saturday in what could be his last WWE match. Also read: "That Continues to Cheer for Him"– ECW Legend Points Out a Chink in John Cena's 'Heel' Armor For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.


Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
John Cena vs CM Punk: Who won at WWE Night of Champions 2025 and what's next? Feat
John Cena and CM Punk clashed in the main event of the WWE Night of Champions 2025 on Saturday at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As the two entered the arena, fans cheered to see what could be the last chapter of the Cena vs Punk rivalry. John Cena and CM Punk at WWE Championship at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh (AFP) This blockbuster match, the first singles clash between Cena and Punk since 2013, reignited a storied rivalry from 2011-2012, notably their iconic Money in the Bank 2011 bout. Cena, on his 2025 farewell tour after turning heel at Elimination Chamber, won the title from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, vowing to 'ruin wrestling' by retiring with it. Follow Live: WWE Night of Champions 2025 Live: John Cena takes on CM Punk in much-hyped main event CM Punk, challenging as a fan-favorite, aimed to 'save' the title, leveraging nostalgia with a Doctor of Thuganomics spoof promo. Ahead of the bout, several experts heavily favored Cena to retain the championship, epecially since he is on his retirement tour. WrestlingNews suggested a potential Seth Rollins interference, possibly with his Money in the Bank briefcase, leading to a disqualification where Punk wins but doesn't claim the title. Read More: John Cena confirms 'there is no way' he will return to WWE after farewell tour Who won the John Cena vs CM Punk bout? The bout is ongoing. We will update the result here. What's next for John Cena and CM Punk If Cena wins, he is expected to carry the title into SummerSlam (August 2-3, 2025, MetLife Stadium), facing Cody Rhodes, who won the King of the Ring tournament against Randy Orton at Night of Champions, earning a title shot. A Punk victory would set up a rematch with Cena at SummerSlam, possibly with Rhodes added for a triple-threat. CM Punk could also feud with Rollins or McIntyre, whose returns were teased.