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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Shanghai E-Prix 2025: DS celebrates double victory as Maximilian Gunther takes first, Jean-Eric Vergne second in Round 10, Taylor Barnard claims third
Image credit: Formula E DS Penske's Maximilian Gunther won Round 10 of the 2025 Shanghai E-Prix on Saturday. After securing pole position in qualifying, Gunther maintained his lead throughout the race to clinch his first victory of the season. However, it was his teammate Jean-Eric Vergne who surprised many with a remarkable performance. Starting 10th on the grid, Vergne fought his way up the field to finish second, securing a historic 1-2 finish for DS Penske—their first ever. NEOM McLaren's Taylor Barnard bounced back to form following a quiet spell. Not only did he set the fastest lap of the race, but he also secured the final spot on the podium with a strong third-place finish. Shanghai E-Prix Round 10 results This marks DS Penske's first-ever 1-2 finish in Formula E, and Maximilian Gunther's first win of the season. While Gunther started from pole, Taylor Barnard had lined up second on the grid. Tag Heuer Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein, who qualified third, fell down the order and ultimately finished 12th. — FIAFormulaE (@FIAFormulaE) Nissan's Oliver Rowland, the current leader in the FIA Drivers' World Championship standings, had a full lap of the 50kW, four-wheel-drive Attack Mode boost over Barnard and passed him late in the race. However, Gunther had built a 30-second lead over Rowland, enough to secure victory on Lap 26. Despite starting sixth, Rowland finished fifth. Jean-Eric Vergne wasn't the only driver to make a big leap. CUPRA Kiro's Dan Ticktum impressed by climbing from the back of the grid to finish just shy of the podium in fourth place. Behind him were the two Nissan drivers: Rowland in fifth and Norman Nato in sixth. NEOM McLaren's Sam Bird secured seventh, while Mahindra Racing's Nyck de Vries came home in eighth. Envision Racing's Sebastien Buemi and Robin Frijns rounded out the top ten. Tag Heuer Porsche's Antonio Felix da Costa, who had topped the first free practice session on Friday, couldn't carry that form into race day. After qualifying 17th, he managed only a 13th-place finish in the final race. Also Read: Spanish Grand Prix 2025 FP1 results: Lando Norris tops as last season's podium trio repeats with Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton The Round 11 schedule on Sunday includes the third free practice session and the qualifying race in the morning, followed by the final race in the afternoon. Interestingly, there is a high chance of rain on Sunday.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Legend Highly Critical of Jey Uso Booking
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. After over 15 years in the company, Jey Uso has established himself as one of the most popular Superstars in WWE. This has led to the charismatic wrestler defeating Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41 Night 1. However, not everyone is happy with how Main Event Jey Uso has been booked since his triumphant victory, including someone close to the Superstar. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Jey Uso poses in the ring before his World Heavyweight Championship match against Gunther during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Jey Uso poses in the ring before his World Heavyweight Championship match against Gunther during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, a recent episode of his 'Off The Top Rope' podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi shared his disappointment with Uso's booking as champion. "Bro why? Why?" Rikishi asked, per Skylar Russell of Fightful. "I mean, Jey is a world heavyweight champion by himself. Okay. Oh, they really need to fire creative service over there now. Just book me so I can book my son's matches out there, man. You know what I mean?" Rikishi then got into more specific details, specifically looking at Uso's tag team match against Paul and Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena at Money in the Bank. "Okay, you had me, but when they brought in Paul," Rikishi continued. "Like I said on a past podcast, I like Logan. I thought uce, he's got skills. He's very entertaining. He knows how to get heat. But damn, I wouldn't have beat him the first time they locked up together. "Could've just waited till a cage match or some type of gimmick match or something. Paul, he's got heat, right? He's got heat and this will probably be his biggest spotlight in WWE. They're both young, Jey is young, Paul is young. Now you beat Paul, now where do you go. Into a tag team bout? Like, okay. Alright." More Pro Wrestling: Additionally, Rikishi explained that he isn't a fan of having the former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther having to wait for a rematch, especially since he has been booked so dominantly. "We're just gonna hunker Gunther out. Just hang around, Gunther," Rikishi concluded. "If I was Gunther, I want Jey right now damnit. Give me Jey right now. It could have went either Jey and Logan or I mean, it has to be some type of gimmick match for him and Gunther. "It's got to be one of those big double cages or something. Just some make believe gimmick type of match to bring some type of excitement to it. Two things can happen, either they give it to Jey again off the gimmick match, which excels him to the next level. "It's bad for Gunther, just alright, where do you go from there? But, it took Jey three times before he beat Gunther, so I think it's only fair to be able to give Gunther three chances and maybe beat him three times. Or not, depends. But still man, it's like, goes back to whoever is writing it. But what do I know." More Pro Wrestling: For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweeks Sports.
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Obscure 'Friends' Trivia Quiz — BuzzFeed Quizzes
You are a true Friends fan if you: Are you up for a challenge? Let's see how intricately you know the highest-grossing live-cast television show. What one more trivia fact for the road? James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther, was originally hired as an extra, but got a recurring role because he was the only person who knew how to operate the espresso machine on the Central Perk set. And in case anybody doubted my "pivot" ya go. Painted by my friend, Emily Anderson. In the comments, tell me your favourite season. I'll start. Mine is four. For more, make sure to follow BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
WWE, AEW power rankings: Logan Paul, Hangman Page headline big shakeup as Money In The Bank nears
The wrestling gods were smiling down upon us this weekend, as AEW delivered an all-time classic pay-per-view and WWE pulled off two successful events as part of its Tampa takeover. The non-stop action may have had us on the edge of our seats at the time, but did it leave a lasting impact on our power rankings list? Here's how things stand as we start to the countdown until Money In The Bank. MEN'S POWER RANKINGS 10. Gunther (Prev: NR) After dropping the World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 41, a break away from the spotlight looked like the most likely option for Gunther. Instead 'The Ring General' wasted no time in stamping his authority over the WWE landscape, knocking 10 bells out of Pat McAfee at WWE Backlash and earning himself an upcoming championship rematch for the June 9 episode of 'WWE Raw.' Advertisement 9. Logan Paul (Prev: NR) The ever-divisive influencer returned to the top of the card at this weekend's Saturday Night's Main Event, forming a new alliance with John Cena in an attempt to steal the World Heavyweight Championship. Now 'The Social Media Megastar' will team with Cena at June's Money in the Bank (MITB) against Jey Uso and a returning Cody Rhodes, thus injecting himself right into the center of the biggest feud in professional wrestling. 8. CM Punk (Prev: 5) As a rule of thumb, you know you're doing something right when the crowds are belting out your theme song a cappella style — as was the case for CM Punk on last week's 'Raw.' Just over 18 months since his sensational return to WWE, 'The Second City Saint' has lost none of his momentum with the live crowds. Whether he gets his much-deserved title shot against John Cena is the pertinent question right now. Advertisement 7. Dominik Mysterio (Prev: 9) As if winning the Intercontinental title in a four way at WrestleMania weren't enough, WWE's turboheel-turned-sort-of-babyface went on to eliminate any doubts as to his championship credentials at WWE Backlash, executing a successful defense against the ever-impressive Penta. With WWE hinting at a bust-up with Finn Balor before long, it could be a busy summer for Mr. Mysterio Junior. 6. Bron Breakker (Prev: 6) The former Intercontinental champion got the mother of all boosts after WrestleMania, being unveiled as the enforcer of the new Paul Heyman alliance and the right-hand man to Seth Rollins. As expected, the verified 'Badass' has looked absolutely ferocious since, picking up a big win at Saturday Night's Main Event. Heyman had big praise for his new pupil afterward, calling him a future WrestleMania main-eventer on this week's 'Raw.' Bron Breakker's alliance with Seth Rollins is already making waves. (Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images) (WWE via Getty Images) 5. Jey Uso (Prev: 3) He's the world heavyweight champion, but for how much longer? WWE's merch-seller extraordinaire may have enjoyed a coronation for the ages at WrestleMania, but now finds himself in the sights of both Seth Rollins and Gunther (not to mention Logan Paul). With 'The Visionary' set to compete in Money in the Bank, you'd better hope 'Main Event Jey' is sleeping with one eye open right now. Advertisement 4. Hangman Adam Page (Prev: NR) While the triumph of the 'Anxious Millennial Cowboy' in this year's Owen Hart Cup was a big surprise, it's impossible to begrudge Hangman his moment — not least given his pivotal role in building AEW in the first place. The former champion now has to be the firm favorite to defeat Jon Moxley at this year's All In event, earning his place in AEW history as the man to liberate the AEW World Championship from the iron grip of the Death Riders. 3. Seth Rollins (Prev: 2) One month after pulling off another heist at WrestleMania, 'The Visionary' stands tall over his kingdom on 'Monday Night Raw' as the head of the most powerful alliance to step foot in a WWE ring in years. Having both Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed at his beck and call renders Rollins effectively invincible for now, but it also begs the obvious question: Just what will he do with all that power? Advertisement 2. Cody Rhodes (Prev: 9) When he raced out to protect Jey Uso at the end of this weekend's Saturday Night's Main Event, Cody Rhodes didn't just save his friend's world championship, but also his place in this power list. Until then, 'The American Nightmare' was set to vanish from the top 10, having been invisible since WrestleMania. That all changed in a few minutes on Saturday evening, as the WWE fired the starting pistol on the next phase of the Rhodes/Cena saga. 1. John Cena (Prev: 1) Does John Cena deserve his fourth consecutive top spot? If we're being totally honest, it was a tough call. To state the obvious, the heel turn hasn't exactly been dynamite — although a spirited title defense against Randy Orton at Backlash did give some cause for optimism. For as long as Cena has the belt, though, it's hard not to see him as the biggest fixture in WWE. Let's see how much longer that holds up as we move into the second half of the retirement tour. Round two of John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes appears to be on the horizon. (Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images) (WWE via Getty Images) WOMEN'S POWER RANKINGS 10. Naomi (Prev: NR) With this year's Money in the Bank match looking deliciously unpredictable, there was plenty of competition for the lower half of the table. So why give the first spot to Naomi, a woman who hasn't even qualified for MITB yet? If nothing else, the former tag champion deserves credit for a successful heel rebrand, which has made her one of the most interesting stars on the women's roster. That makes her a solid candidate to leave with the briefcase next month. Advertisement 9. Jamie Hayter (Prev: NR) What a year it's been for the British star, following her surprise return at last year's AEW All In event. Showing no signs of slowness from that awful back injury, Jamie Hayter surged to the final of this year's Owen Hart Cup, chalking up a huge victory over Kris Statlander on the way. She may not have won the ultimate prize, but her interview with Uncrowned's Cameron Hawkins left little doubt as to the scale of her ambitions. Don't let that turtleneck fool you: She's as ruthless as they come. 8. Becky Lynch (Prev: 6) Getting the biggest return pop at WrestleMania 41 was a good sign for 'The Man,' who has since gone on to deliver one of the women's matches of the year against her real-life mentee Lyra Valkyria at Backlash. Given WWE has booked a rematch between the two for MITB, the powers that be were clearly happy with their efforts. But will they let Lynch take the belt this time around? Becky Lynch is getting another crack at Lyra Valkyria. (Craig Melvin/WWE via Getty Images) (WWE via Getty Images) 7. Stephanie Vaquer (Prev: NR) Since arriving in Orlando last summer, 'The Primera' has successfully executed her quest to become the most dominant woman in NXT. That's no mean feat given the saturation of top-tier talent in Shawn Michaels' roster. After winning praise for her grudge match with Jordynne Grace at NXT Battleground, the Chilean star will now carry the WWE flag into Worlds Collide — the much-anticipated crossover PLE with lucha promotion AAA. Advertisement 6. Roxanne Perez (Prev: NR) After her scene-stealing performance at the 2025 Royal Rumble, the absence of Roxanne Perez from this year's WrestleMania 41 was borderline inexplicable. Fear not, though, as the 23-year-old talent has evidently lost none of her pre-WrestleMania momentum. Not only has she earned a spot in this year's MITB, she's also been booked with the likes of Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. As far as rookie years go, it's looking like one for the ages for 'The Prodigy.' 5. Rhea Ripley (Prev: 3) Two things can be true at once: 1) Rhea Ripley continues to be the single biggest draw in women's wrestling; and 2) WWE doesn't appear to have a plan as to what to do with her right now. Maybe that changes at MITB, where Ripley will compete in the eponymous match for the first time in her career. That's fun enough, I suppose, but what 'The Eradicator' really needs now is a serious rival. Bianca Belair perhaps? Advertisement 4. Mercedes Moné (Prev: 9) For all the eye-watering sums involved in signing her in the first place, the wrestler formerly known as Sasha Banks has never quite lived up to her explosive potential since arriving in AEW. Does that change now she's set to receive a world title shot at All In against Toni Storm? With Moné's unbeaten singles record on the line, the stakes finally feel suitably epic for this all-time great talent. Mercedes Mone Varnado wrestles Athena in the first match of AEW at MGM on April 16. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald via Getty Images) (MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images via Getty Images) 3. Toni Storm (Prev: 4) Following that 'Hollywood ending' with Mariah May was always going to be tough, so credit to Toni Storm — AEW's record-holding four-time women's champ — for keeping the momentum going with her appearances on 'Collision' and Double or Nothing. She continues to be one of the biggest creative brains on Tony Khan's roster, and a truly formidable champion to boot. Now she faces her biggest opponent ever, in the form of Mercedes Moné. Advertisement 2. Tiffany Stratton (Prev: 2) Having dispatched Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41, we wondered what was next for WWE's longest-standing women's champ. While it's fair to say no one was crying out for a Nia Jax rematch, their unexpected main event on 'SmackDown' turned out to be one of the matches of the year. That alone is another reason to keep Tiffy in a podium place on this month's list. 1. Iyo Sky (Prev: 1) After vaulting to the top of our power rankings in the wake of WrestleMania 41, the Women's World Champion retains her slot for the second month running. It's true that 'The Genius of the Sky' wasn't booked for Backlash or Saturday Night's Main Event. On the other hand, she has been busy on 'WWE Raw,' butting heads with the NXT upstarts and even teaming with Rhea Ripley. And if there's one thing we like to see, it's a working champion.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seth Rollins Teases a Rematch With Logan Paul
Last night on Monday Night Raw, The Visionary Seth Rollins had a conversation with Logan Paul backstage. Seth Rollins mentioned that Jey Uso will be taken out by Bron Breakker in the main event. He also claimed that this will make things easy for Logan Paul at Saturday Night's Main Event. The Visionary then stated that if the Maverick manages to dethrone Jey Uso, and survives Gunther on the June 9th episode of Raw, then he will be facing Seth Rollins next. Rollins hinted that the two could finally have their WrestleMania rematch and this time the top prize on the Red Brand will be on the line. Advertisement 'Hey, hey, I get it, I get it, I get it. Just hear me out man! You have a big match coming up this Saturday, World Heavyweight Championship shot for you. Jey Uso is going to get hurt tonight. He stuck his nose into my business where he didn't belong and he's going to pay for it. And whether he walks out of Greenville [or] he's wheeled out of here on a stretcher, come Saturday, he's not going to be a 100%. Which means the odds are in your favor. And if you can get past Gunther, I'll be waiting on the other side for it. You will know who to thank if you got that World Heavyweight Title on your shoulder. Maybe, we run it back from WrestleMania a couple of year ago, except this time, World Heavyweight Championship's on the line. Think about it,' Seth Rollins said. Catch up on everything that went down on WWE RAW here. Can Logan Paul dethrone Jey Uso? The post Seth Rollins Teases a Rematch With Logan Paul appeared first on Wrestlezone.
