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NDTV
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
CM Punk Accuses Vince McMahon For Sabotaging His WWE Return, Years Before Comeback At Survivor Series 2023
CM Punk has revealed that Vince McMahon, the former chairman of the WWE, sabotaged his return to the company, years before he made a momentous came back at Survivor Series 2023. Punk, who will be challenging Gunther for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Summerslam in New Jersey next month, recalled that he had a secret meeting with McMahon and Triple H, the current chief operating officer of the WWE around 2018 or 2019, to discuss a potential WWE return. Punk went on to add that they had an "handshake agreement" for the same and how it didn't work out, also accusing McMahon on "ghosting" him. The former WWE champion also revealed that McMahon was personally calling him to cut out the middleman, having initially communicated with him through his agents. "We had a meeting and we had a handshake agreement and then he ghosted me. So, that's why it didn't happen. Unbelievable," Punk was quoted as saying by Fightful. Punk also revealed how the meeting help him and Triple H bury the hatchet over their ever-so-volatile relatioship over the years. "That would have been probably the first time that me and Triple H probably started chipping it away at any problems or drama that we had in the past," he said. "That was the first instance." Punk had left WWE after Royal Rumble 2014 due to a fallout with the management, accusing them of ignoring his serious health issues. His departure from WWE led to a bitter rift that lasted for years, before both the parties made up to give his return a green light in 2023. He made his return to the WWE, appearing after the mainevent Men's WarGames match in his hometown Chicago. Punk appeared post-match after Cody Rhodes, Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and Randy Orton defeated The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Balor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh) and Drew McIntyre. However, this led to a strong reaction from Rollins, who didn't seem happy with Punk coming back to the WWE, paving the way for an ongoing storyline.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jelly Roll opens up about his WWE journey and his training session for SummerSlam 2025
Jelly Roll (Image via X) The Grammy-nominated Jelly Roll has recently set foot into the threshold of WWE at Saturday Night's Main Event. He was seen as an ally to Randy Orton , who played a high-octane feud against Drew McIntyre in the opening match of SNME, held on July 12, 2025, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This match advanced WWE's plan for a future tag bout featuring Orton and Jelly Roll against McIntyre and Logan Paul. The "Save Me" singer walked Orton to the ring, returning the favor after helping him during a SmackDown assault, while Logan Paul balanced the situation by escorting McIntyre. Following his stint at SNME, the Grammy-nominated singer Jelly Roll is all set to make his in-ring debut at WWE SummerSlam next month. Before that, he had opened up about his WWE journey and how his experience alongside the company's heavyweight champions has been so far. Jelly Roll opens up about his preparation for SummerSlam and WWE journey In a surprising crossover event, the music industry and wrestling industry have come together, as Jelly Roll is all set to make his SummerSlam debut this year, and he is not taking the opportunity lightly. The Grammy-nominated artist revealed during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show that he's been rigorously training with some of wrestling's biggest names to prepare for the showdown. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo During the conversation, Jelly Roll also opened up about how hard he has been training for SummerSlam . Additionally, he also opened up about how WWE Hall of Famers and WWE heavyweight champions, such as The Undertaker, Michelle McCool, Kevin Owens, and Jacob Fatu, have helped him with his training at the WWE Performance Center. During the interview, the musician and singer stated, 'I was training with Matt Bloom the other day, and Undertaker comes in with Michelle (McCool). 'They just want to watch for a minute, is that cool?' 'For sure.' This is who he is as a human. He further added, 'The entire three-hour session, him and his wife stood on those ropes and gave me pointer after pointer in the most….Kevin Owens, Jacob Fatu came in and wrestled with me the other day for three-four hours. These dudes are like pouring into me because they see that I'm trying to take it as serious as I can." ( source: Fightful ) According to PWUnlimited , 'Jelly Roll stated he has quietly been living in Orlando for the last 3-4 weeks, showing up to the WWE Performance Center every day to train for #SummerSlam. He is being coached by Matt Bloom & worked out in a ring with Jacob Fatu recently.' Randy Orton & Jelly Roll make SummerSlam challenge to Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul: July 12, 2025 Jelly Roll's journey in WWE so far Jelly Roll's recent appearance in last week's SmackDown episode in his home state of Tennessee has become the buzz of the wrestling community, especially after. While he was performing live, United States Champion Logan Paul interrupted him, accusing the musician of using WWE for some extra fame. This matter escalated quickly until Randy Orton stepped in to defend Jelly Roll, only to be attacked by Drew McIntyre . Also Read : WWE Saturday Night's Main Event live (July 2025) results: Randy Orton defeats Drew McIntyre in the opening match of SNME This episode of the Blue Brand led to the singles match at the Saturday Night's Main Event, where Orton faced off against McIntyre. But the celebration didn't last long, after Orton's win as McIntyre retaliated against Jelly Roll after the bell rang. This attack let Orton and Jelly Roll throw a challenge on Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul in a tag team match at the upcoming SummerSlam on August 2nd and August 3rd, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Seth Rollins Injury Update: Triple H Shares Status on ‘The Architect' After the Vicious Match at Saturday Night's Main Event
Image via WWE At the 40th edition of Saturday Night's Main Event, the injury bug was back in business. And this time, it bit Seth Rollins. In his co-main event outing against LA Knight, 'The Architect' performed a Lionsault off the second rope and landed awkwardly on his feet. That was it for the Money in the Bank briefcase holder. Rollins clutched his leg in visible pain and dragged himself to the corner of the ring, talking to Paul Heyman, the ringside doctor, and the referee. Just moments later, Knight picked up the win after a new finish was planned on the spot. Many media outlets reported that Rollins' injury was legitimate and that he would be out for a considerable amount of time. And it seems that the reports are true. WWE CCO Triple H gave the fans an update on Rollins and his knee injury. Triple H Says Seth Rollins' Injury Is Still Inconclusive At the post-event presser after Evolution 2, Triple H addressed the media and informed that Rollins' knee injury was still inconclusive and that the former WWE Champion would undergo an MRI scan on July 14 to have more clarity about his situation. 'And I'm sure somebody here would ask about Seth. I would say a little bit inconclusive. Doesn't look good. We're in Birmingham tomorrow. He came here tonight, he was not going to miss his wife's [Becky Lynch] performance tonight. He was here, and he'll be in Birmingham tomorrow with Dr. (Jeffrey) Dugas. We'll get an MRI, hope for the best, and see where we can go with that.' Rollins' wife, Becky Lynch, defended her Women's Intercontinental title against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria at Evolution 2, and 'The Architect' wouldn't miss it for sure. However, Fightful reported that Rollins was seen on crutches backstage at the event, which points to a more grim situation. Moreover, Rollins has had issues with the same right knee. In November 2015, Rollins tore his ACL, MCL, and Meniscus during a house show in Dublin against Kane, forcing him to relinquish his WWE title and miss WrestleMania 32. If the injury is bad, then Rollins may have to miss this year's 2-night SummerSlam, which will definitely prove to be a big bummer considering how his heel run has caught the attention of the WWE universe. Also read: WWE Evolution 2025 Quick Highlights: List of All Winners, Top Performers, and More For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: Update On Tamina's WWE Status
It's been a long time since we've seen Tamina Snuka on WWE programming. While she competed on a couple of episodes of WWE Main Event in February 2023, Snuka hasn't been seen on regular WWE programming since the 2023 Royal Rumble. Advertisement We now have a surprising update when it comes to her WWE status. According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), Tamina Snuka is still under contract. However, she's not listed on any internal rosters or currently assigned to a brand. Snuka also isn't a regular backstage presence at WWE events. The length of her current contract with the company is unknown. With Evolution 2 coming up this weekend, that would be a perfect opportunity for the company to have Tamina as a surprise in the currently announced battle royal. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information as it becomes available. Advertisement READ MORE: Tamina: You Won't Always Be On Top, It's About Being Humble And Grateful What do you make of this report? Would you like to see WWE utilize Tamina Snuka more, based on the fact that she's still under contract to the company? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: Update On Tamina's WWE Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: New Update On AJ Styles' WWE Status
What's going on with AJ Styles and WWE right now? Last month, following a string of losses it was reported that Styles was still scheduled as a regular on WWE programming going forward. And not a sign that he was wrapping up with the company. At that time, his contract status with the company was still in question. We now have an update regarding Styles' contract status with WWE. According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), sources close to AJ have informed him that he has signed a one-year extension with the company. Sapp reached out to both WWE and Styles in regards to this report and didn't hear back from either. But if Styles' friends are correct, The Phenomenal One will be with WWE for a while longer. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information on AJ Styles' contract status as it becomes available. READ MORE: AJ Styles Has A Hilarious Reaction To Getting Centel'd What do you make of this report? Are you happy that AJ Styles will seemingly be sticking around in WWE for the foreseeable future? Or were you hoping to see him go elsewhere? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: New Update On AJ Styles' WWE Status appeared first on Wrestlezone.
