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Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Jey Uso Breaks Silence On Shocking WWE World Title Loss
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. Jey Uso lost his World Heavyweight Championship to GUNTHER in the main event of Monday Night RAW, but his night was not over when the show went off the air. The former champion remained in the ring with his youngest son, Jace, to deliver a heartfelt address to the fans in Phoenix. With his son by his side, Jey started with an apology before praising the man who had just defeated him. "I really wanna say I'm sorry to my son. I'm sorry to everybody here," Uso said. "I fought my ass off. GUNTHER is that dude. One of the best athletes, one of the best pros I ever stepped foot in the ring with... I got hella respect for that man, so give it up for GUNTHER. But I'ma run it back." Uso then thanked the fans for their support and the incredible atmosphere they created, speaking on how much their reactions mean to the performers. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "I'm very, very blessed, man. I stay humble in front of y'all. I love what I do, I don't ever take this for granted, all right? I love all of y'all," he continued. He also gave advice to the kids in the crowd, telling them to listen to their parents and appreciate them. DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 20: Jey Uso on the mirosphone during WWE RAW at American Airlines Center on January 20, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 20: Jey Uso on the mirosphone during WWE RAW at American Airlines Center on January 20, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. WWE/Getty Images While Jey has promised to "run it back" and reclaim the gold, his path is unclear. The new champion, GUNTHER, is rumored to be the front-runner for Goldberg's retirement match at Saturday Night's Main Event in July. He is also set to defend his title against the winner of the King of the Ring tournament at SummerSlam, leaving Uso to fight his way back into championship contention. Uso reached the pinnacle of his singles career at WrestleMania 41 on April 19, 2025, when he defeated GUNTHER to become the WWE World Heavyweight Champion for the first time. The storyline leading to the match began when Uso won the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble match, earning him a guaranteed championship opportunity at WrestleMania. He chose to challenge the dominant World Heavyweight Champion, GUNTHER, who at that point had held the title for 258 days. The feud became intensely personal after GUNTHER brutally attacked Jey's brother, Jimmy Uso, on an episode of RAW, with Jey being forced to watch. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans say 'wrestling is saved' after shock WWE championship win
WWE fans were left stunned at the end of this week's Monday Night Raw as a new champion was crowned. In a high stakes main event on Netflix, Jey Uso defended his World Heavyweight Championship in a WrestleMania rematch against GUNTHER – the man he beat for the gold. The Ring General got his revenge, locking in a sleeper hold which made Uso pass out. With that, GUNTHER became a two-time world champion almost two months after losing the title, and fans on social media were delighted with the move. Plenty of people flooded X with messages claiming WWE boss Paul 'Triple H' Levesque has 'saved wrestling' by returning to the Austrian bruiser as champ. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'Wrestling has been saved #WWERaw,' wrote @FearlessClemTWD on X, while @3dAlbd added: 'Gunther saved Pro Wrestling tonight. (sic)' Another viewer, @let_it__happenn, agreed as they tweeted: 'Wrestling is officially saved #WWERaw thank you gunther (sic)' And @Afehaima raved: 'Thank you, Triple H. Week after week, you've been proving that wrestling is in the right hands. You brought back passion, real storytelling, and gave the spotlight to the right superstars. 'With moments like tonight, it's clear — you truly saved wrestling.' Other fans heaped praise on the episode as a whole, as @showstoppatv wrote: 'This might have been the best Monday Night Raw this year thus far #WWERaw' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Uso's youngest son Jace was at the event, and he joined his father in the ring after Raw went off the air as the former champ made an emotional speech. 'Even though I lost, I'm so glad he was here with me, traveling the road with me. I really wanna say I'm sorry to my son. I'm sorry to everybody here. I fought my ass off,' he said in front of the live crowd. 'GUNTHER is that dude. One of the best athletes, one of the best pros I ever stepped foot in the ring with. At the end of the night, I got hella respect for that man, so give it up for GUNTHER.' The 2025 Royal Rumble winner vowed to 'run it back', and went onto reveal he wishes all fans 'could experience what we get to experience back there' after walking through the curtains. 'I'm very, very blessed, man. I stay humble in front of y'all. I love what I do, I don't ever take this for granted, all right? I love all of y'all. Parents, appreciate y'all's hard work, spending money to bring y'all's loved ones to a show,' he continued. More Trending 'Kids, aye kids, real talk, tell your parents you love them, right? Listen to 'em. Something simple as picking up after yourself means a lot. You feel me? 'You all heard me say this a couple of times because I got kids. Pick up after yourself, say your prayers, wash y'all's ass when it's bedtime, don't get no attitude, brush y'all teeth, you know what I'm saying?' He ended the speech by getting the crowd to do his 'Yeet' catchphrase. View More » Netflix is the home of WWE in the UK. 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: Love is Blind UK stars announce pregnancy news with rap song MORE: Netflix on verge of dropping all 8 episodes of dark TV drama 'compared to Ozark' MORE: 'Delightfully violent' action thriller starring 00s heartthrob coming to Netflix
Metro
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
WWE Backlash 2025 preview and UK start time for 'last time ever' match
Despite initial concerns from some fans about the build, WWE Backlash looks set to be a huge show. Just weeks removed from an industry-shaking WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, the sports entertainment company is moving on with new champions and intense rivalries. For this weekend's five-match card, John Cena will defend his 17th Undisputed WWE Title for the first time against an old rival, while three other champions have gold on the line. Raw commentator Pat McAfee will also wrestle his first singles match since 2023, while there are rumours about potential returns and debuts. With Money In The Bank, the first ever two-night SummerSlam and Clash In Paris all approaching in the coming months, WWE will be looking to put their best foot forward. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Here is everything you need to know about this weekend's show. WWE Backlash airs tomorrow night (Saturday, May 10), with a midnight start time for UK fans. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video As with all WWE programming now, you can stream Backlash live or on demand via Netflix. In recent years, these premium live events were available on the WWE Network or TNT Sports Box Office, but the streaming giant is now WWE's official home in the UK. It's all included as part of your subscription, so simply log into your account, and you're good to go. Undisputed WWE Title – Last Time Ever : John Cena (c) vs. Randy Orton : John Cena (c) vs. Randy Orton Women's Intercontinental Title : Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Becky Lynch : Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Becky Lynch GUNTHER vs. Pat McAfee Intercontinental Title : Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Penta : Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Penta United States Title: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Drew McIntyre vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest Fans haven't seen WWE and WCW icon Goldberg since a surprise appearance in the crowd during Bad Blood in October 2024. That night, he got mocked by GUNTHER, with WWE appearing to tease a match between the Hall of Famer, 58, and the 37-year-old Ring General. Since then, Goldberg has made it clear he's agreed to one more retirement match in WWE, with fans speculating the former world champion could be his opponent. This weekend would be as good a time as any to set up the showdown, potentially with Goldberg costing GUNTHER in his bout with McAfee. Another heavyweight rumoured to appear is Jeff Cobb, who shocked the wrestling world when he quit New Japan Pro Wrestling. He's not officially been announced as signing with WWE, but it's reported he's on the internal roster with his debut said to be coming imminently – potentially as soon as this weekend. Cobb has tried to throw fans off the scent by posting on social media about 'retirement', but all signs point to him continuing his career on Raw or SmackDown. It's not clear where he'd fit in with the matches on the card, but his arrival on Saturday night would certainly be a newsworthy moment to get people talking. WWE is returning to the UK this summer as part of the Road To Clash In Paris Tour. More Trending Tickets are available now for the France shows on August 31 and September 1. Pre-sale for the below tour dates starts May 14 at 10am local time. Fans can register now to receive an exclusive presale offer here, with general sale starting on May 16. August 22: 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland (SmackDown) August 23: M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool August 24: Utilita Arena in Newcastle August 25: bp pulse Live in Birmingham (Monday Night Raw) August 26: AO Arena in Manchester August 27: First Direct Arena in Leeds August 28: Utilita Arena in Cardiff August 29: LDLC Arena in Lyon, France (SmackDown) August 31: Paris La Defense Arena (Clash In Paris) September 1: Paris La Defense Arena (Monday Night Raw) View More » Here are the premium live events (PLEs) WWE has already announced for the rest of 2025: Saturday Night's Main Event – May 24 in Tampa, Florida – May 24 in Tampa, Florida Battleground – May 25 in Tampa, Florida – May 25 in Tampa, Florida Worlds Collide with WWE and AAA – June 7 in Inglewood, California with WWE and AAA – June 7 in Inglewood, California Money In The Bank – June 7 in Inglewood, California – June 7 in Inglewood, California Saturday Night's Main Event – July 12, location TBA – July 12, location TBA SummerSlam – August 2 and 3 in New Jersey – August 2 and 3 in New Jersey Clash In Paris – August 31 in Paris, France – August 31 in Paris, France Crown Jewel – October 11 in Perth, Australia – October 11 in Perth, Australia Survivor Series – November 29 in San Diego, California 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: 'Shocking' movie with disturbing twists finally streaming on Netflix today MORE: Cancel weekend plans to binge 'incredible' thriller worth paying £6.99 for MORE: 'Compelling' thriller lands 100% Rotten Tomatoes score after two-year wait for season 2
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Goldberg's WWE Return May Be Closer Than Fans Think
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. Talk surrounding WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg's anticipated final match has significantly intensified following a new report indicating renewed internal discussions about the legend. According to WrestleVotes Radio via Sportskeeda's Backstage Pass Patreon on May 8, 2025, Goldberg's name has recently surfaced within WWE creative and marketing circles. This development marks the first substantial internal mention of Goldberg since his memorable appearance last fall. The timing fuels speculation that plans for his promised farewell bout in 2025 might finally be taking shape. For context, Goldberg has publicly stated his intention to have one last match this year. This stems from a reported agreement with WWE CCO Paul "Triple H" Levesque to provide a proper retirement match, as Goldberg felt his last official bout against Roman Reigns in 2022 was not a fitting conclusion to his storied career. While absent from WWE programming for much of 2024, Goldberg made a significant appearance at the Bad Blood premium live event in his hometown of Atlanta on October 5, 2024. Attending ringside with his wife and son, he became the target of verbal jabs from the dominant then-World Heavyweight Champion, GUNTHER. The situation escalated when GUNTHER mentioned Goldberg's family, provoking the Hall of Famer to jump the security barricade. A tense confrontation ensued before officials separated the two massive competitors. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 5: Bill Goldberg poses in the ring with Triple H during Bad Blood at State Farm Arena on October 5, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 5: Bill Goldberg poses in the ring with Triple H during Bad Blood at State Farm Arena on October 5, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. WWE/Getty Images More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation The WrestleVotes report directly addresses this history and the current internal climate. "Following direct outreach from contacts, we can report that Goldberg's name has been discussed both creatively and within WWE's marketing division over the past week," the report stated. "Usually, this indicates a television appearance is in the works." The report continued, tying the discussion to recent events and rumors: "Goldberg has previously announced he will have one final match this year; his last WWE appearance to date took place at Bad Blood in Atlanta during an interaction with GUNTHER. Rumors and speculation have circulated for days suggesting Goldberg might get involved somehow in the upcoming GUNTHER vs. Pat McAfee match [at Backlash]." WrestleVotes elaborated on the potential logic behind such a scenario. "Now, if you boil it down, why might they be doing this? He's got the history with GUNTHER already. He has said he's doing one more match." The report also noted a connection between Goldberg and GUNTHER's current opponent. "If you want to bring someone in, you might as well do it where there is existing background. Obviously, Pat McAfee is also a former football player, much like Bill Goldberg, providing another connection." However, WrestleVotes was careful to clarify the current situation regarding this weekend's event. "So, if this is the direction they choose... However, we are not reporting that Goldberg is confirmed for Backlash. We don't have that for sure. What we're reporting is Goldberg's name has surfaced in Stamford and throughout the company. This suggests that if a return doesn't happen this weekend, it could be soon." "Let me just state: the fact that Goldberg is wrestling one more match isn't the mystery. The mystery is, who might it be? And all signs now indicate that it's looking like GUNTHER." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Solo Sikoa screws over Jacob Fatu after WWE books his first title defense at Backlash
Drew McIntyre became the number one contender to Jacob Fatu's United States championship last week on SmackDown when he defeated LA Knight by disqualification. The DQ happened thanks to interference from Damian Priest and Solo Sikoa. Fatu showed up as well to destroy everyone, because why not? Solo's penchant for outside interference continued on tonight's (May 2) episode of SmackDown when he ruined the end of a match between Knight and Priest. Later in the show, GM Nick Aldis reacted to these disqualifications by booking Fatu in a 3-way title match at Backlash against Knight and Priest. Advertisement Solo Sikoa didn't appreciate Nick's decision, and correctly pointed out that Drew McIntyre is the number one contender and deserves the title match. The light bulb went off in the GM's head at that point, so he added Drew to the title match to make it a Fatal 4-Way at Backlash. Sikoa accused Aldis of trying to screw Jacob over, to which Nick quickly replied that Solo is the one who's actually doing that. Oh boy. Here's the updated card for Backlash: WWE Championship : John Cena (c) vs. Randy Orton Women's Intercontinental Championship : Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Becky Lynch United States Championship : Jacob Fatu (c) vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre Pat McAfee vs. GUNTHER Catch up on all the results from SmackDown in our live blog right here. More from
