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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
CM Punk, AJ Styles, and El Grande Americano to lock horns in Money in the Bank qualifier on WWE RAW
The road to the Money in the Bank 2025 Ladder Match reaches its final turn on the June 2 episode of WWE Raw. In a triple-threat match, CM Punk, AJ Styles, and El Grande Americano will clash for the sole remaining spot in the men's ladder match, set to take place on June 7. Solo Sikoa, Seth Rollins, LA Knight, Andrade, and Penta have already secured their spots in the MITB Ladder Match. One spot remains, which will be fought among the WWE Raw stars. The announcement came during the May 30 episode of WWE Smackdown, revealing that AJ Styles and CM Punk will face each other for the first time inside a WWE ring since the 2025 Royal Rumble. While they've never met in a singles or triple threat match in WWE before, their highly acclaimed matches in Ring of Honor back in 2004 make this a must-watch. However, both stars come to the match with rivalries brewing. Seth Rollins remains the key obstacle in CM Punk's title chase CM Punk makes a surprise appearance on #WWERaw to make Seth Rollins GTS. 🔥 CM Punk's road to this qualifier is filled with tension, mainly because of his ongoing feud with Seth Rollins and the newly formed faction, which includes Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed. The rivalry heated up recently when Punk ran from behind to hit Rollins with a surprise GTS on last week's Raw, leaving the faction stunned. This bitter feud dates back to earlier clashes, such as the triple threat match at WrestleMania 41, where Seth Rollins defeated CM Punk and Roman Reigns with Paul Heyman's help. More recently, Rollins' faction, with Bronson Reed's support, secured a victory over Punk and Sami Zayn in a tag team match on Saturday Night's Main Event, adding more fuel to the fire. Seth Rollins has already qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, where CM Punk may end up facing him if the 'Second City Saint' qualifies in the upcoming WWE Raw episode. AJ Styles and El Grande Americano clash amid rivalry Chad Gable just got cooked by AJ Styles #WWERAW AJ Styles enters this qualifier with his own set of grievances, particularly towards El Grande Americano. Styles suspects that El Grande is, in fact, Chad Gable, who allegedly assisted The Judgment Day in a previous tag team match against Styles and Penta. This suspicion led to a backstage altercation where Styles attacked Gable, further fueling the animosity between them. Chad Gable, having previously failed to qualify on May 26, sees this match as a second chance to prove himself (as El Grande Americano). As the final spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match hangs in the balance, the intertwining rivalries and personal vendettas promise a thrilling and unpredictable contest on Raw.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE: Zoey Stark's injury on Raw derailed Kairi Sane's return, here's how
The May 19 episode of Monday Night RAW garnered attention as the Money in the Bank qualifier triple threat match featuring Rhea Ripley, Kairi Sane, and Zoey Stark took an unexpected turn. WWE fans were eager to see the return of the 'Pirate Princess' Kairi Sane to the ring, but the match saw her taking the pinfall to Rhea Ripley. This happened due to Zoey Stark suffering a knee injury midmatch, leading to Rhea and Sane improvising the finish. Zoey Stark went for a missile-kick dropkick on Kairi Sane, but landed awkwardly. This was followed by a vigorous scream from the star. Stark required immediate medical attention and was removed from the match, leaving a confused Rhea and Kairi inside the ring. Zoey Stark injury slowed down Trigger Warning : it's definitely bad #WWERaw Due to that, the match ended in a way that was not planned. Fans have been wondering if Zoey Stark was supposed to win the match (due to her consistent performances in MITB) or was she supposed to take the pinfall. Let's look at what was reportedly planned to happen in the match. Kairi Sane's return took an unexpected turn due to Zoey Stark's injury According to Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON), Zoey Stark and Kairi Sane were planned to do stunning spots in the match, leading to Rhea Ripley overpowering the two. However, the sudden injury led to an 'impromptu' match between Rhea and Sane. Bryan Alvarez said, 'The other two had to work an impromptu match since Zoey was going to be doing a bunch of spots and taking the fall, but she was not there,' WELCOME BACK KAIRI SANE! Can she beat Rhea Ripley and Zoey Stark to qualify for the Women's #MITB Ladder Match TONIGHT? 🪜#WWERaw He further added, 'So they basically just stalled out a long one-on-one match until Rhea pinned her (Kairi Sane) with the… Riptide.' Kairi Sane returned to the ring after suffering a torn ligament in her thumb during a tag-team match against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on the December 2 episode of WWE Raw. Her return was highly anticipated by the fans, but the unexpected situation in the triple threat match led to the 'Pirate Princess' eating the pin from Rhea Ripley. Instead, Zoey Stark was planned to get pinned by 'Mami'. WWE management can still help her regain her mojo by giving her a few wins on the road. It will be interesting to see if they explore the Damage CTRL angle with Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane after the release of Dakota Kai.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Raw May 19: Rhea Ripley joins Alexa Bliss and Roxanne Perez in Money in the Bank match
Rhea Ripley is back in the big picture. On WWE Raw, she booked her place in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match with a strong win in a triple threat qualifier. It wasn't smooth though. Zoey Stark hurt her knee early in the match and had to be helped out by officials. That left just Ripley and Kairi Sane in the ring. The pace slowed down for a bit as they both tried to settle into what became more like a one-on-one match. From that point, Ripley took control and showed why she's still one of the top names in the women's division. RHEA RIPLEY QUALIFIES FOR THE WOMEN'S #MITB LADDER MATCH! 🪜😈📍Los Angeles, CA🎟️ This win is a big step forward for Ripley. She hasn't looked the same since losing her Women's World title before WrestleMania 41. But now, with a spot in the June 7 ladder match, she has a chance to climb back to the top. She joins Alexa Bliss and Roxanne Perez as the first three names confirmed for the 2025 Money in the Bank. This year's event will take place at the Intuit Dome and will stream worldwide on Netflix. With the briefcase in sight, Ripley is back in the race for gold. Kairi Sane returns after injury WELCOME BACK KAIRI SANE! Can she beat Rhea Ripley and Zoey Stark to qualify for the Women's #MITB Ladder Match TONIGHT? 🪜#WWERaw This match was also special for Kairi Sane. She returned after being out for months with a hand injury. Fans were happy to see her back, and she looked sharp. She gave Ripley a tough fight and came close to winning it. Kairi Sane went for her InSane Elbow from the top rope, but Ripley blocked it with a big boot. That moment turned the match. Ripley quickly followed up with a Riptide and got the pin. Now Ripley has her eyes on the briefcase. She wants her title back, and this win could be the start of something big.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Smackdown results: Alexa Bliss becomes the first woman to qualify for Women's Money in the Bank 2025
Alexa Bliss is the first name confirmed for the 2025 Women's Money in the Bank ladder match after she picked up a big win on the May 16 episode of SmackDown. She beat Chelsea Green and Michin in a triple threat qualifying match to officially punch her ticket to the ladder match, which takes place on June 8, 2025. This marked Bliss' first singles bout since her return to WWE after a long break following Elimination Chamber. She came back to action last week in a tag match alongside Zelina Vega, but Friday night gave her the perfect stage to show she was back—and still just as dangerous. The match started with a fast pace, and Michin set the tone early by taking Bliss out of the ring with a strong kick. Alexa Bliss and Michin tried to keep Green out of the match for a bit, but that teamwork didn't last long. All three women had moments to shine. Green hit a dive on the outside, while Michin landed a cannonball in the corner and later blocked an Unprettier attempt with Eat Defeat. Congrats, Alexa Bliss! 👏@AlexaBliss_WWE is the first qualifier for the 2025 Women's #MITB Ladder Match! 🪜 The former WWE women's champion hit a tornado DDT on Michin and followed up with a Twisted Bliss, but Chelsea Green broke the count by pulling her out of the ring. Green then dropped Michin with an Unprettier and looked to have the match won—but Bliss wasn't finished yet. She returned to the ring, hit Green with a Sister Abigail, and pinned her to win the match. Alexa Bliss could become the first two-time Women's Money in the Bank winner .@AlexaBliss_WWE is in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match! Will this be her future again? #SmackDown Alexa Bliss knows this ladder match well. She won it in 2018 and cashed in her contract on the same night to become champion. If she wins again on June 8, she'll be the first woman in WWE history to win the Money in the Bank twice. With her experience and momentum, Bliss could make history once again.
