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Fox News
4 days ago
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- Fox News
Five unforgettable Hulk Hogan matches that defined wrestling history
Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon who made professional wrestling what it is today, died Thursday at the age of 71. Hogan became Vince McMahon's prized possession, as Hulkamania ran wild for decades in and out of the ring. Wrestling until the early 2000s, Hogan provided generations of fans with unforgettable moments. The story of Hogan, and wrestling in general, cannot be told without mentioning what is perhaps the greatest match in history. Hogan fought Andre the Giant for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan in 1987, and the match ended with a legendary scoop-slam by Hogan to Andre, who weighed 525 pounds at the time. Hogan then gave his signature leg-drop finisher, and pinned Andre. The entire event is still widely regarded as the pinnacle event of WWE, mainly because of this match. In 1990, Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior were both beloved by fans, but only one could be considered the top dog. So, in Toronto, the two babyfaces came together in the ring and put their respective belts on the line - Hogan with the WWF title, and The Ultimate Warrior with the Intercontinental Championship. The Ultimate Warrior prevailed, giving Hogan his first clean pinfall loss since 1981. The patriotic Hogan faced a bout with Sgt. Slaughter, whose character was dubbed an Iraqi sympathizer during the Gulf War. During the match, Slaughter attempted to pin Hogan while holding the Iraqi flag, but Hogan kicked out and ripped it. Hogan then used the everlasting leg-drop to win his third championship, and waved the American flag in the ring as a celebration. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, with a mystery partner, were in a tag-team match against Randy Savage, Sting and Lex Luger at the Daytona Beach WCW event. To everyone's surprise, Hulk Hogan came into the ring during the match, with many thinking he was there to support Savage, Sting and Luger. However, out of nowhere, Hogan hit Savage with not one, but two leg-drops, revealing himself as the third partner, turning heel for the first time, and officially forming the New World Order (nWo). He then hit one more leg-drop before Hall gave the three-count. Fans were so angry that they threw debris into the ring. Hogan made sporadic appearances in the WWF, and then WWE, in the early 2000s, but as the company pushed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to be its next top star, The Rock came face-to-face with a legend. The decibels in Toronto's Rogers Centre reached that of Joe Carter's walk-off home run in 1993, as the two came face-to-face, and infamously turned both ways to address the crowd. Ultimately, The Rock came out on top, which is often a sign of respect to the older wrestlers in the business - but the two shared multiple embraces in the ring together and got the crowd going amid their sign of unity.
Extra.ie
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
WWE wrestler spotted wearing League of Ireland jersey
WWE wrestler Sami Zayn has gone viral after he was spotted wearing a Bohemians jersey during a WWE programme. Bohs turned heads internationally with the launch of their new strip, a sky blue jersey with the Oasis logo on it. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW While the team won't be wearing the jerseys until the next round of the cup (which coincides with the band's return to Dublin on week ending August 17), that hasn't stopped them from appearing in other spaces; with Canadian pro wrestler Sami Zayn wearing the jersey in a backstage segment. Advertising his match later on in the night against Karrion Kross, Sami walked into the building stoically, but people couldn't help but recognise the jersey. 'Sami Zayn is Bohs,' the league's official account tweeted, while on Twitter (X), people were just as surprised. 'Does Sami zayn have a bohs shirt on??' one tweeted, while another joked that Sami will face Bray wrestler Finn Bálor next Monday on Raw, with Sami wearing that jersey while Finn wears a Bray Wanderers shirt. Pic: Netflix Sami wrestled on the indies for over a decade before signing for WWE, where he is best known for his work on the independent circuit, including in Ring of Honor and Chikara, as El Generico. When he signed for WWE, he began performing as Sami Zayn (El Generico didn't sign as he was busy building orphanages in Mexico), he won the NXT Championship on the company's then developmental brand NXT, before winning the Intercontinental Championship and tag team championship with his best friend and better enemy Kevin Owens. While he hasn't been advertised for when Smackdown comes to Dublin in August, the company has another Bohs fan in the locker room: namely Sheamus, with the Dubliner having previously worn the red and black stripes. Bohs will be wearing the jersey during their cup games, with them being sponsored by Oasis as the band go on their reunion tour. Pic: Bohemian FC The four-time WWE Champion, who was born in Cabra, also appeared on BohsTV in 2016, talking about his favourite memories in Dalymount — including when he was at a friendly match when Bohs lost 2-0 to Manchester United in 1990.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Becky Lynch: I Am the Definition of Evolution
Last night was the second-ever All-women Premium Live Event, WWE Evolution. The opening match of the night was the Triple Threat Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The Man Becky Lynch put her title on the line against the former champion Lyra Valkyria and Bayley. All three women gave everything they had. There were tons of near-falls in the match. At one point in the match, Bayley hit the Rose Plant on Valkyria and went for the cover. As she was about to get the win, Becky Lynch came out of nowhere, rolled up Bayley and got the pinfall victory to retain her championship. Advertisement Following the match, The Man took to Twitter to send a message to the WWE Universe. She claimed that she is the definition of Evolution. Lynch also commented on some fans calling her Becky Hogan online. 'What did you expect? What did you expect? Evolution. I am the definition of Evolution. When I came up here ten years ago, ain't nobody thought that I was going to be the defining moment in the business. And I am. I am the Intercontinental Champion. I am the greatest to ever do it. It's not just me saying it; other people say it. No, you can't call me Becky Hogan. Becky Hogan. I ain't Becky Hogan, I am Becky Freakin Lynch. And I'm going to keep doing this until there's somebody better than me. But spoiler, there ain't gonna be,' Becky Lynch said. Catch up on everything that went down at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event here. You can also catch up on all the action at Evolution here. Did you enjoy the Intercontinental Title match? The post Becky Lynch: I Am the Definition of Evolution appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Evolution 2025 Quick Highlights: List of All Winners, Top Performers, and More
Evolution 2025 (Image via WWE) Evolution 2025, the second edition of the all-women's professional wrestling pay-per-view event, was a night full of some exceptional performances from the women from all divisions of WWE . Female wrestling stars from the RAW, SmackDown, and NXT divisions made sure that this night, which was only for the women, is remembered for all the right reasons, and helps in advancing women's wrestling even more. The State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, lit up in all its glory, and it's all thanks to the women who have been the catalyst in taking women's wrestling to the next level. From an exciting three-way match for the Intercontinental Championship title between Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, and Becky Lynch to the chaotic fatal-4-way tag team championship match to a Battle Royale that saw wrestling greats come together for a shot at Class in Paris to the finale event between IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley , the night was filled with moments that had the fans thrilled. So now, let's take a look at all the winners and top performers of the night. Intercontinental Championship match In a fiery three-way match between Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, and Becky Lynch, the Intercontinental Championship belt was up for grabs. There were plenty of near falls and near wins, but one or the other kept interrupting before anyone could take the win. At the end, Lynch retained her title by pinning Bayley and getting the win. NXT Women's Championship match The audience was already fired up after the inaugural match before Jacy Jayne and Jordynne Grace entered the ring for the NXT Women's Championship title. While Grace looked to have the upper hand for most of the match, Jayne managed to take the win by using the belt as a weapon and using it on her opponent for a pinfall. And everyone saw Blake Monroe turn heel, right? WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way match Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss , Asuka and Kairi Sane, Sol Ruca and Zairi, and the current Tag team champions, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, put on an amazing show for the fans as the night of Evolution progressed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo It was the Judgement Day members, though, who managed to continue their tag team domination and retain their title by winning by pinfall. WWE Women's Championship match Tiffany Stratton and WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus came together for an exciting showdown for the Women's Championship belt. Stratus challenged her one-time tag team partner - Stratton, the current title holder, for the championship. And while Stratton managed to retain her title by defeating Stratus, it was the latter who emerged as the star of the show, as the crowd cheered her on even after she lost the match. No Holds Barred match Jade Cargill and Naomi were going to be explosive and that's exactly what they brought into the ring. The weapons came in as soon as the match began and the rivals went at it, taking out all their anger and frustration at each other. Bianca Belair, the special guest referee, felt a little out of place, but the two opponents made sure that all eyes were on them. At the end, Cargill hit Naomi with a Jaded from the top rope through a table, and won the match via pinfall. Battle Royal With many wrestlers inside the ring, it was bound to get chaotic even before the match began. Nikki Bella , alongside Nia Jax and Stephanie Vaquer, were top contenders to win the match, and were actually the last four inside the ring alongside Lash. Finally, the win went to Vaquer, who used her Devil's Kiss to eliminate Lash at the end and win herself a shot at Clash in Paris in August. Women's World Championship match They really left the beat for the last, as IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley came together for a gruelling but classic match that had everyone guessing till the end. With moments of magic all through the fight, Ripley would have won the match had the referee not been knocked out. But the final twist came with Naomi cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase, and taking advantage of battered and bruised Ripley and SKY after a 26-minute-long bout. She threw Ripley out of the ring and did a split-legged moonsault on SKY for the pin and win. Also Read: WWE Evolution 2025 (July 13, 2025) Results: Naomi cashes in MITB win to become Women's World Champion defeating Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY 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!
Economic Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
WWE Evolution 2025 (July 13) Results and Highlights: Tiffany Stratton retains WWE Women's Championship, Becky Lynch defends Intercontinental title
Tiffany Stratton retained the WWE Women's Championship with a hard-fought victory over legend Trish Stratus. (Image Credit: WWE) Synopsis WWE Evolution in Atlanta saw Becky Lynch retain her Women's Intercontinental Championship in a thrilling triple threat. Tiffany Stratton also defended her WWE Women's Championship against Trish Stratus. Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez retained their tag titles in a four-way match, while Jacy Jayne controversially kept her NXT Women's Championship. Becky Lynch kicked off WWE Evolution in Atlanta, retaining her Women's Intercontinental Championship in a high-energy triple threat against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria on Sunday night. Tiffany Stratton followed by defending her WWE Women's Championship, thwarting veteran Trish Stratus to remain champion. ADVERTISEMENT Becky Lynch retains Intercontinental Championship As the bell rang, the crowd roared to life, setting the tone for an electric opener. The match delivered nonstop action, with Valkyria often at the heart of the most dynamic moments. In the closing sequence, Lynch cleverly reversed a Valkyria pin attempt into a rolling pin on Bayley to score the win. The bout was a high-octane showcase for all three women, with strong chemistry and crowd engagement throughout - an outstanding way to kick off the night. Jacy Jayne retains the NXT Women's ChampionshipJacy Jayne retained the NXT Women's Championship with a controversial win over Jordynne Grace. The match showcased Grace's impressive power offense, while Jayne delivered a steady, resilient performance. Late in the contest, Blake Monroe struck Grace with the title belt, setting up Jayne for the pinfall. The bout featured some gripping near falls that kept the crowd invested. However, Monroe's heel turn lacked the impact it aimed for - crowd reaction to her interference was minimal until the closing moments. ADVERTISEMENT Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez clinch Tag Team Championships Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez successfully defended the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships in a four-way tag match against Sol Ruca & Zaria, The Kabuki Warriors, and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss. The match was largely straightforward in structure but packed with crowd-pleasing moments. The Atlanta audience was especially vocal in support of Flair and Bliss, who received standout reactions throughout. Ruca impressed with a sharp Sol Snatcher on Flair that drew a big pop. In the final moments, Rodriguez power bombed Bliss out of the ring before finishing Ruca with a dominant choke slam to seal the win and retain the titles. ADVERTISEMENT Tiffany Stratton wins WWE Women's ChampionshipTiffany Stratton retained the WWE Women's Championship with a hard-fought victory over legend Trish Stratus. The match reached its climax when Stratton countered a Stratus moonsault, followed by a punishing Alabama Slam. She sealed the win with her signature triple jump moonsault. Despite the loss, Stratus received a heartfelt ovation from the Atlanta crowd after the match. She stayed in the ring for a moment, soaking in the cheers, and bowed to the fans before making her exit. ADVERTISEMENT Jade Cargill wins No Holds Barred MatchJade Cargill delivered a spectacular finish to secure victory, hitting Jaded from the top rope and sending her opponent crashing through a table. The match was packed with high-impact action and strong pacing from start to finish. Bianca Belair served as the special guest referee and called it fairly, counting falls for both competitors without bias. Cargill's athleticism and power were on full display, while the crowd stayed hot throughout. The dramatic table spot served as a fitting exclamation point to a physical, well-executed bout that further solidified Cargill's dominance. ADVERTISEMENT Stephanie Vaquer wins the Battle RoyalStephanie Vaquer sealed her Battle Royal victory in thrilling fashion. After hitting a 619, she attempted a springboard move - only to be caught mid-air by Lash Legend in a powerbomb position. Legend walked her to the ropes, but Vaquer cleverly shifted momentum, pulling both onto the apron. In a dramatic final sequence, Vaquer landed another perfectly timed Devil's Kiss, rolling Legend off the apron for the win. An absurd, over-the-top finish - in the best possible way. Despite some chaotic early moments, the match built to a satisfying climax. Naomi wins Women's World ChampionshipNaomi shockingly inserted herself into the match, turning it into a triple threat and immediately made her presence felt. She leveled IYO SKY with the Money in the Bank briefcase, then tossed Rhea Ripley out of the ring to clear the path. Capitalizing on the chaos, Naomi landed a flawless split-leg moonsault on SKY to steal the win. A dramatic and opportunistic finish that left the crowd stunned—Naomi walked away with a huge victory in classic Money in the Bank fashion. WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch defeated Lyra Valkyria and Bayley NXT Women's Championship: Jacy Jayne defeated Jordynne Grace WWE Women's Tag Team Championships: Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez defeated Sol Ruca & Zaria, The Kabuki Warriors, and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton defeated Trish Stratus Jade Cargill defeated Naomi in a No Holds Barred Match Stephanie Vaquer wins the Battle Royal for a world championship match at Clash in Paris Women's World Championship: Naomi defeated Iyo Sky (c), Rhea Ripley (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. 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