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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE RAW preview and streaming details (06/02/25): Full match card, confirmed segments, how to watch, start timings, and more
(Image via WWE) As the 2025 edition of Money in the Bank is just around the corner, and is scheduled to happen on June 7, 2025, from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Ahead of the event, WWE is gearing up to deliver another action-packed promotion of RAW on June 2, 2025, which will bring a major development for the upcoming premium live event. The June 2nd edition of Monday Night RAW is all set to emanate live from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. The Red Brand has announced multiple matches for the June 2, 2025, episode. This show will also feature the remaining two qualifying matches for the MITB ladder matches. Here's the detailed preview, match card, timings, and streaming details, and more. Confirmed WWE RAW match cards for June 2, 2025 CM Punk vs AJ Styles vs El Grande Americano – Men's MITB Qualifying triple-threat match Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer vs Ivy Nile – Women's MITB Qualifying triple-threat match CM Punk vs AJ Styles vs El Grande Americano – Men's MITB Qualifying triple-threat match Similar to the previous edition of RAW, the promotion will deliver another Money in the Bank qualifier match this time, with CM Punk all set to lock horns with AJ Styles and El Grande Americano in a much-anticipated triple-threat match in WWE's RAW tonight. Meanwhile, Solo Siko, LA Knight, Penta, Seth Rollins , and Andrade have qualified for the match so far after defeating Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix, and they will be seen in Oklahoma this Monday. Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer vs Ivy Nile – Women's MITB Qualifying triple-threat match As one final spot is left in the women's MITB qualifying match of the show, this will be filled this week as Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer, and Ivy Nile are set to clash in a triple-threat match. Previously, Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, Giulia, Rhea Ripley, and Naomi have already secured their spot in the ladder match. It will be interesting to witness who will join them in the MITB final match on June 7, 2025. Streaming details: How to watch SmackDown for June 2, 2025? In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM ET every Monday on Netflix. Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch it at 01 AM on Netflix. In Canada, the show will be broadcast live at 08 PM ET. In India, the SmackDown match will be broadcast at 05:30 AM IST ( June 3, 2025) on Netflix. Also Read : Roman Reigns spotted off-duty after vanishing from WWE post-WrestleMania | WWE News - Times of India Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show at 03 AM AST. In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 11:00 AM AEST. In France, the show will be live at 2 AM CET on AB1.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Top 5 R-Truth moments that prove WWE just lost a one-of-a-kind legend
Image via WWE WWE fans are no strangers to farewells, but few hurt quite like the end of R-Truth's storied run. From laugh-out-loud comedy to moments of heartfelt grit, R-Truth carved out a niche that was uniquely his own. While the headlines often spotlight world champions and main-eventers, R-Truth quietly became a locker room legend - loved by fans, respected by peers. Here's a look back at five unforgettable R-Truth moments that remind us why WWE just lost one of its most irreplaceable performers. 1. The invisible rivalry with little Jimmy R-Truth With His Hilarious Debut Of LITTLE JIMMY No list of R-Truth moments is complete without a mention of 'Little Jimmy' - the imaginary child he often spoke to and even wrestled alongside. Introduced during his heel turn in 2011, Little Jimmy became a comedic staple that showcased Truth's unmatched ability to turn even the most bizarre ideas into fan favourites. His promos during this time were both absurd and oddly compelling, capturing the attention of audiences across age groups. 2. The 24/7 Championship saga R-Truth's 24/7 Championship wins: WWE Playlist If there was ever a belt made for R-Truth, it was the 24/7 Championship. Not only did he hold the title a record-breaking 50+ times, but he turned every segment into must-watch television. From sneaking around golf courses to disguising himself as a bush, R-Truth's antics redefined the belt and gave it more life than anyone expected. He wasn't just chasing a title, he was elevating a gimmick into weekly entertainment. 3. 'My bad' at the Royal Rumble 2019 R Truth "This One On Me, My Bad" (MITB) R-Truth's 2019 Royal Rumble appearance was classic Truth. Slated to enter at No. 30, he was attacked and replaced by Nia Jax. But rather than disappear, Truth turned the moment into comedy gold by walking backstage, still confused, and muttering 'My bad.' It was a brief cameo, but it encapsulated his gift for turning any situation - even being sidelined, into a moment worth remembering. 4. R-Truth's Royal Rumble fail R-Truth's Royal Rumble fail: On this day in 2016 Whether he was confusing the Money in the Bank ladder match for a traditional match or mistaking opponents' identities, R-Truth often delivered genuine laugh-out-loud moments on live TV. These weren't just jokes, they were carefully timed bits that showed his improvisational brilliance. 5. That time he entered Women's Royal Rumble R-Truth mistakenly enters the Women's Royal Rumble: Royal Rumble 2024 highlights During an episode of Raw, R-Truth hilariously stormed the ring mid-segment, convinced it was his time for a match - only to realize it was actually the Women's Royal Rumble. His comedic timing, facial expressions, and quick recovery were so spot-on that even the commentators struggled to stay in character, proving once again how naturally he blurs the line between reality and storyline. R-Truth's exit marks the end of an era. He may never have held the big titles, but he held something far more rare - the hearts of fans, without ever trying to be anyone but himself.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WWE SmackDown takeaways: Bianca Belair returns; Andrade, Naomi qualify for MITB
WWE SmackDown takeaways: Bianca Belair returns; Andrade, Naomi qualify for MITB WWE Friday Night SmackDown on May 30 took place at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., and featured a face-to-face with Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, John Cena and Logan Paul. This week's episode was packed with solid segments and very good matches. There were two more Money in the Bank qualifiers and Bianca Belair returned. JC Mateo pinned R-Truth, the entire tag team division had a melee including the Wyatt Sicks, and we heard Damian Priest call out Jacob Fatu. Check out the top takeaways from this episode: Bianca Belair gets hometown welcome, warns Naomi Kicking off this week's show was Knoxville's own Bianca Belair, who returned to WWE programming after a few weeks away to heal up, but is still sporting tape and a splint on her left hand. Belair took the mic and started the University of Tennessee's unofficial fight song, "Rocky Top," which went over well with the crowd. After Belair talked about her recovery and eventual return, Naomi joined her in the ring. Naomi begged for Belair's forgiveness for her betrayal. She said she even went to Belair's parents' house and let herself in when nobody was home. Belair said if she ever came around her family again that putting Jade through the roof of a car would pale in comparison to what she would do to her. Naomi dropped the forgiving vibe and then let through a sinister laugh as she said she'd hate for Bianca to join her mother in a wheelchair (Belair's mother was sitting front row in a wheelchair). Jade Cargill's music hit, and she quickly cleared Naomi from the ring. Cargill and Belair stared at each other, but their friendship remains unclear. This was an intense promo between Belair and Naomi. Bringing in the real-life family just adds a whole different layer to the story. It's unfortunate that Belair is injured, which has paused the story's progression, but this was a great way to keep it fresh. Naomi qualifies for Money in the Bank The first match of the show was a triple threat Money in the Bank qualifier. Two of the competitors were already near the ring, Naomi and Jade Cargill. The third woman was Nia Jax. The big spots in this match kept the crowd invested, most of which were from Jax. We saw a second-rope leg drop, a double cross body, and a second-rope Samoan drop from the former champ. Cargill had her displays of power throughout the match as well. But the finishing sequence was another big moment from Jax - a superplex powerbomb followed by an Annihilator to Cargill. Jax had them both stacked initially, but Naomi moved at the last moment, and secured a three count by rolling up Jax. A win here was big for Naomi, as her heel persona continues to look very strong. The match was solid and Jax's big moments looked legitimately damaging. But what does this mean for Cargill and Jax? Will they find their way into the MITB match? Je'Von Evans, Rey Fenix shine in tag match vs. Los Garza The bouncy one from NXT, Je'Von Evans made his SmackDown debut in a tag match alongside Rey Fenix against Berto and Angel, as Santos Escobar and Ethan Page watched from ringside. Seeing Evans and Fenix on the same team felt like something straight out of WWE 2K as they flew around the ring, inside and out, wowing the Tennessee audience. Unfortunately for the high-flying team, Page got involved, attacking Fenix and Evans from behind while the referee was distracted. Los Garza hit their double-team finisher to score the pin. Page, the NXT North American Champion, will put his title on the line at Worlds Collide next weekend against Evans, Fenix and Laredo Kid. This match was obviously a primer for that match, while also getting Los Garza a much needed win. Everyone looked great here, and it was a fun match that the crowd enjoyed. Zelina Vega disrespected, defends title against Alba Fyre Zelina Vega continues to be the most disrespected current titleholder. For her match against Alba Fyre, Vega's entrance wasn't televised. No, instead, it was "Sign of the Night" time, and then we return to the ring to see Vega holding her Women's United States Championship high while sitting on the ropes. Meanwhile, Fyre, along with Chelsea Green and Piper Niven got a full entrance. Maybe that was payback for Vega breaking Green's nose at Saturday Night's Main Event. Green covered her injury with a colorful, bedazzled facemask, which we first saw in a backstage segment earlier when she demanded Vega be stripped for causing the injury, which led to the match between Vega and Fyre. The match was moving along nicely, until Green decided to get involved when things spilled to the outside. Green removed the facemask, revealing her severely bruised face. She attempted to hit Vega with the mask as Niven held her up, but the champ ducked. A moment later, Vega hit a Code Red to pin Fyre. When was the last time a champion didn't get an entrance on television? I can't recall. WWE seems to treat Vega as if she's a jobber even while holding gold, and this was just the latest example. Yes, the accident at SNME sucked, but those things can happen to anyone at anytime. Her reign might not be long since Giulia has set her sights on belt, but until that happens, do right by Vega, WWE. Andrade qualifies for MITB The second MITB qualifier was between United States Champion Jacob Fatu, Carmelo Hayes and Andrade. Unsurprisingly, Fatu dominated early, and even took out The Miz after he tried to prevent him from attacking Hayes. But as the match wore on, Hayes and Andrade had their moments, which was fun to watch because they always work so well together. "This is awesome" chants poured in after Andrade hit his top-rope moonsault into a backflip on Fatu. "Holy sh*t" chants soon followed when Fatu attempted to send both opponents through the barrier, but they moved at the last moment. The match continued to cook until Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo arrived ringside to cause distractions. Fatu was putting the finishing touches on the match. He hit his signature top-rope moonsault, but before he could go for the pin, Sikoa hopped on the apron telling him to do it again. Mateo hopped up too, demanding a second. Jimmy Uso appeared to attack Mateo. Meanwhile, Andrade and Hayes went at it in a wild back-and-forth sequence. Andrade hit his finisher to get the three count. Fatu was rightfully ticked off. On paper, this was one of the best qualifiers for MITB, and it certainly delivered. Andrade winning was somewhat of a surprise. Between him and Hayes, two wrestlers who deserve much more, one of them had to eat the pin here. Fatu didn't need the MITB, but Andrade and Hayes can greatly benefit from the briefcase. We'll see what happens with Andrade advancing to the big match. Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso get their hands on John Cena, Logan Paul The final segment of the show featured Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, John Cena and Logan Paul. Rhodes entered first and delivered a short promo before welcoming Uso to the ring. Cena came in next. After Cena called Rhodes and Uso "John Cena wannabes," Paul joined the group in the ring. With Paul and Cena set to tag against Rhodes and Uso, the hard sell was on for the heel team. Cena put over Paul, while Paul focused on belittling the crowd. He then likened the matchup to two "nepo babies" against two self-made men. Uso challenged Cena and Paul to throw down right now instead of at MITB. Cena wanted to leave, Paul wanted to fight. Rhodes delivered a sharp one liner, and the brawl was on until the show concluded. Paul did well on the mic here, but there was no back and forth, which left more to be desired. In fact, Rhodes and Uso only delivered one line each after Paul was done talking. The melee was expected, but it did show that Rhodes and Uso know how to work together, foreshadowing what could happen at MITB. Considering Cena showed up, the segment gets points on that alone, but it could have been better with more banter on the mic.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rikishi voices frustration over Jey Uso's WWE direction, calls for booking overhaul
Image via WWE WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi has voiced strong concerns over the creative direction surrounding his son Jey Uso, who is currently enjoying his first reign as World Heavyweight Champion. While Jey remains a prominent figure in the promotion, Rikishi believes WWE's decision to book him in a tag team match at Money in the Bank (MITB) 2025 undermines his stature as a singles champion. Speaking on his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi criticised WWE's creative team for what he called 'confusing booking' and even joked that he should be allowed to book Jey's matches instead. 'Bro why? Why? I mean, Jey is a World Heavyweight Champion by himself… just book me so I can book my son's matches out there,' he quipped. Rikishi shows concern over storyline momentum Jey Uso is set to team up with Cody Rhodes to face Logan Paul and John Cena at MITB on June 7. While the lineup looks star-studded on paper, Rikishi questioned the decision to place a reigning world champion in a non-title tag match instead of spotlighting him in a marquee singles bout. 'You beat Logan Paul the first time they lock up? I wouldn't have done that. Should've waited for a gimmick match,' Rikishi added, pointing out that Paul's star power could've been better utilized. YADADAMEAN?! Rikishi Fatu - Off The Top (Episode 61) He also took aim at the upcoming World Title match scheduled for June 9 on RAW, where GUNTHER will challenge Jey Uso. According to Rikishi, the match should've happened much sooner and with added stakes, possibly a stipulation that matches their in-ring reputations. While Rikishi may not be pleased with Jey's creative arc, he was full of praise for two other members of the Samoan dynasty - Jacob Fatu and JC Mateo (formerly Jeff Cobb). Rikishi labeled Fatu a 'future Hall of Famer' and lauded his rise from personal struggles to becoming one of WWE's hottest new stars. He also applauded Mateo's quick impact since debuting at WWE Backlash and likened his physical presence to that of a prime Taz, highlighting his suplex-heavy style and agility despite his build. 'To see him get that financial stability after grinding on the indies - man, I'm proud,' Rikishi said. Fans online appear to agree with Rikishi's sentiment. Many have questioned the lack of title defenses for Jey and criticized WWE for relying too heavily on tag matches featuring champions at Premium Live Events.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena & Cody Rhodes' face-off ends in a brawl after surprises from both stars on WWE SmackDown
and Cody Rhodes face to face for the first time since their clash at WrestleMania 41. WWE SmackDown this week was highly anticipated following the announcement of formidable rivals, John Cena and Cody Rhodes, coming face-to-face with each other. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This was the first encounter between the two megastars since their epic clash in the main event of WrestleMania 41, where Cena dethroned Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE title. The two met, brought surprises for the fans and ended up brawling ahead of their scheduled match coming up. John Cena and Cody Rhodes had an intense segment on WWE SmackDown Cody Rhodes made his return to WWE at Saturday Night's Main Event to aid as he was being attacked by John Cena and . Both sides are set to collide in a huge tag team match at WWE's next PLE, Money in the Bank. Before that, Cena and Rhodes were announced to meet in a one-on-one confrontation on this week's SmackDown, taking place in Knoxville, Tennessee. The American Nightmare came out first and spoke about his crushing defeat at the hands of Cena at WrestleMania 41. He revealed to have spoken to a number of individuals who applauded his title reign. Following that, he brought out a surprise for the fans in the form of an unexpected appearance from his partner, World Heavyweight Champion, Jey Uso. As he came down to the ring and was YEETin with the audience, John Cena finally emerged and made his way to the ringside area. He got into the ring to launch shots at them and then brought out a surprise of his own. It was his MITB partner, Logan Paul, who came out and launched a rant against Rhodes and Uso, calling them "Nepo babies," while claiming he and Cena were self-made. Following some exchange of words, both teams got into an all-out brawl. Rhodes and Uso got the upperhand over Cena and Paul and sent them packing to the outside of the ring. The duo stood tall at the end of the show, and Rhodes held Cena's title to make a statement. Also read:
