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Time of India
5 hours 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:


Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown results May 30: Damian Priest sends a haunting message to Jacob Fatu
WWE SmackDown results May 30: Damian Priest addressed the WWE Universe during the latest episode of SmackDown and issued a warning to Jacob Fatu, the current US Champion. He then had a stare-down with 'The Samoan Werewolf' as he made his way to the ring for his match against Andrade and Camelo Hayes. Damien Priest hints at a feud with Jacob Fatu Damien Priest seemingly moved on from his feud with Drew McIntyre on the latest episode of the blue brand. He praised 'The Scottish Warrior' for bringing his A-game to the table during their match at Saturday Night's Main Event. He then reflected on the rivalry and said that it has taken a toll on his body, making him miss the opportunity to qualify for the Men's Money in the Bank match. Priest went on to make it clear that he has his eye set on the WWE US title. 'The Archer of Infamy' then exited the ring and had a staredown with Jacob Fatu, the current champion. What happened at Saturday Night's Main Event? Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre put each other through hell in a 'Steel Cage' match at Saturday Night's Main Event. In the dying moments of the brutal contest, Priest nailed his arch-rival with a con-chairito and then walked out of the cage to secure the win. This was seemingly the last chapter in their year-long blood feud. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.


Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown results: JC Mateo beats R-Truth with relative ease
WWE SmackDown results: JC Mateo defeated R-Truth in a short but competitive match on the latest episode of WWE SmackDown. After the match, Jimmy Uso rushed to the ring to save the veteran from a beatdown at the hands of the former Jeff Cobb and Solo Sikoa. JC Mateo defeats R-Truth with relative ease R-Truth, who lost to John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event, confronted JC Mateo and Solo Sikoa backstage on SmackDown. After this, he asked the blue brand's general manager Nick Aldis, to grant him a match with the former NJPW star. The match itself proved to be a one-sided affair as JC Mateo dominated the vast majority of it. Truth, to his credit, got in some offence and even hit Mateo with a 5-knuckle shuffle. R Truth dice que nunca antes habia visto a JC Mateo y le pregunta a Solo Sikoa si es su hijo xd However, JC Mateo eventually overpowered the 53-year-old and hit him with a 'Tour of the Islands' and got the pin. Thereafter, the former Jeff Cobb and Solo Sikoa assaulted Truth. Following this, Jimmy Uso came out to make the save. JC Mateo soon attacked him and sent a message to the tag team specialist. About JC Mateo JC Mateo made his debut at WWE Backlash earlier this month and helped Jacob Fatu retain the US title. He then beat LA Knight in his debut match, impressing the audience. His win over Truth was his second singles win since joining the blue brand. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
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- Yahoo
How to watch Sunderland vs Coventry: TV channel and live stream for Championship play-off today
It is all to play for in the second leg of the Championship play-off between Sunderland and Coventry, with Regis Le Bris' side leading 2-1 heading into the showdown at the Stadium of Light. Frank Lampard's Coventry are chasing a long-awaited return to the top flight. They were inaugural members of the Premier League before being relegated in 2001, but face a rescue job to reach the play-off final as they trail Sunderland by one. Advertisement For the Black Cats, promotion would mark a return to the top flight since they were relegated in 2016-17, finishing rock bottom with just six wins. Fans were made to wait for the action to start in the first leg, as the deadlock went unbroken before Wilson Isidor struck in the 68th minute. Coventry responded with an instant equaliser through Jack Rudoni, before Eliezer Mayenda netted late on to give Sunderland the advantage ahead of the second leg. Speaking ahead of the tie, Lampard called for perspective: 'The players have to understand how we've got to where we have. From being around 17th at Christmas, looking a long way from the play-offs, the reason we've got to where we are is because of the way we play. Advertisement '[The players] need to keep doing what they are doing and trust themselves.' How to watch Sunderland vs Coventry TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage begins on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event at 7:30pm BST, ahead of kick-off at 8pm. Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.


Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (05/30/25): Full match card, confirmed segments, how to watch, start timings, and more
(Image via WWE) WWE witnessed some major developments in the Saturday Night's Main Event on May 24, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. The Stamford-based promotion is back with another edition of SmackDown, bringing some more developments for the upcoming Money in the Bank PLE. In the Saturday Night's Main Event, fans saw the return of Bronson Reed and The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes after WrestleMania 41. As John Cena will now team with Logan Paul to take on Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso at Money in the Bank, but before next Saturday rolls around, both Cena and Rhodes will appear for an intense feud for the first time after the Show of Shows. The May 30 episode of SmackDown is all set to emanate live from the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. The promotion will feature Bianca Belair's homecoming and two MITB Qualifying matches. Here's the detailed preview, streaming details, confirmed matches, and more for the May 30 episode of WWE SmackDown. Confirmed match segments for May 30, 2025 John Cena & Cody Rhodes under one roof Andrade vs Jacob Fatu vs Carmelo Hayes – Men's MITB Qualifying match Bianca Belair returns Jade Cargill vs Nia Jax vs Naomi – Women's MITB Qualifying match John Cena & Cody Rhodes under one roof This edition of SmackDown will get more exciting as John Cena and Cody Rhodes will be seen under one roof for the first time after WrestleMania 41. The arch-rivals will appear tonight in Knoxville before they head forward for the much-awaited Tag team match at the Money in the Bank on June 7, 2025. Earlier, Rhodes made a surprise return to television this past Saturday night at Saturday Night's Main Event, where he helped World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso defend his title against Logan Paul. During the match, Cena interfered, leading to the announcement that Rhodes and Jey Uso will team up to face Cena and Paul at Money in the Bank on June 7th at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. It will be interesting to watch what the duo will bring to the table this Friday on SmackDown. Andrade vs Jacob Fatu vs Carmelo Hayes – Men's MITB Qualifying match The promotion has announced the fifth qualifier match for the men's MITB Qualifying match. It will feature United States Champion Jacob Fatu, Andrade, and Carmelo Hayes to secure the fifth spot. Meanwhile, Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, Penta, and Seth Rollins have qualified for the match and are awaiting the remaining two participants for the match in June. Who will win the right to battle in the high-stakes showdown at WWE Money in the Bank? Jade Cargill vs Nia Jax vs Naomi – Women's MITB Qualifying match Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, Rhea Ripley, and Giulia have secured their places in the women's Money in the Bank ladder match at the PLE of the same name next month. Nevertheless, the match still has two open positions. This week's Blue Brand will determine the fifth spot, as Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, and Naomi compete in a triple-threat match to qualify for the ladder match. How to watch WWE SmackDown Match 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 Friday on the USA Network. 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 ( May 31, 2025) on Netflix. Also Read: What is Cody Rhodes' net worth in 2025? Current salary and more explored | WWE News - Times of India Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show at 03 AM AST on Netflix. In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 10 AM AEDT. In France, the show will be live at 2 AM CET on AB1.