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2 days ago
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WWE Releases Unexpected Superstar After John Cena Match
WWE Releases Unexpected Superstar After John Cena Match originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The WWE has released veteran superstar R-Truth on Sunday, according to Fightful reporter Sean Ross Sapp. Advertisement R-Truth, also known as Ron Killings outside of the squared circle, is one of the company's oldest wrestlers at 53. In a post on X from Sunday, he thanked the promotion and its fans, who adored his character for 17 years. 'I'm sorry to inform you all,' Killings wrote. 'I just got released from WWE." He continued, 'I want to thank WWE for the ride, but mostly, I want to thank each and every one of you who was along for the ride. Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you.' Killings had just competed in a match against the Undisputed WWE champion and his idol, John Cena, at Saturday Night Main Event on May 24 in Tampa, Florida. Cena easily defeated him by way of pinfall before laying out Killings in the middle of the ring. Advertisement Killings is considered a fan-favorite superstar because of his hilarious and sometimes delusional character. He has never won a world championship but captured the United States title twice in 2010 and 2019. John Cena during a Men's Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Camporeale-Imagn Images Killings is also the most famous 24/7 champion because he won the belt 53 times during its three-year lifetime from 2019-2022. He also teamed with fellow veteran wrestlers the Miz and Kofi Kingston to win the Tag Team Championships in 2012 and 2024. It is unclear if Killings plans to continue his wrestling career following the departure, but he could sign with rival promotion AEW to join its roster. Advertisement Related: WWE Announce North American Championship Match Set for Tuesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lesnar looks unrecognisable as WWE's beast debuts new look in rare appearance with Sable: 'Can't wait for his return'
Brock Lesnar, who has not been seen inside a WWE ring since August 2023, debuted a brand new look as he made a rare appearance with his wife, Sable. The 47-year-old can be seen sporting long hair as he posed for pictures with his wife, Sable. The pictures appear to be from a wedding or some formal event. The 10-time WWE World Champion can be seen dressed in a grey suit. In the pictures that are going viral on the internet, Lesnar's hair is down to his shoulders, and this look is vastly different from his previous look. The wrestler did sport a short-cropped ponytail during his last appearance in WWE, but still this latest look is a big contrast. Fans are now speculating about Lesnar's WWE return after years of absence. Lesnar was earlier slated to make his return at the 2024 Men's Royal Rumble. However, according to reports, the plans were scrapped after Lesnar was linked to the ongoing Vince McMahon sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit. The WWE has maintained silence regarding Brock Lesnar's status. It is unknown whether the 'Beast Incarnate' will return to the company. However, Lesnar continues to appear on the roster page. Lesnar last stepped into the ring at WWE Summerslam where he lost to the former Universal Champion, Cody Rhodes. Earlier this year, Cody Rhodes had namedropped Lesnar ahead of his much-awaited WrestleMania 41 match against John Cena in Vegas. As soon as Cody spoke about Lesnar, WWE fans started speculating about a possible return for the former champion. However, according to reports, the WWE has no plans to involve Brock Lesnar in the current setup. Speaking of Lesnar, he made his televised WWE debut in March 2002. He rose to prominence after defeating the Rock for the WWE Undisputed Championship opportunity at Summerslam, becoming the youngest WWE Champion in history at age 25. Lesnar is also famous for breaking The Undertaker's streak at WrestleMania. He defeated the 'Dead Man' at the grandest stage of them all, ending his 21–0 undefeated streak. This result is often cited as one of the most shocking moments in WWE history.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE's Bloodline legacy unfolds as Roman Reigns opens up on Samoan Dynasty
Image via ESPN Roman Reigns and his family, famously known as The Bloodline - have long ruled WWE storylines. But as ESPN's latest episode of Stephanie's Places reveals, their real story is rooted far beyond the squared circle, tracing back to backyard barbecues, youth football games, and deep family traditions. A legacy rooted in heritage WWE veteran Stephanie McMahon recently joined Reigns, Jey and Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and other members of the Samoan wrestling dynasty for an gathering that felt more like a family reunion than a wrestling feature. The setting? A sunny yacht, a full spread of traditional Samoan dishes, and memories that spanned generations. The heart of the conversation was The Bloodline's enduring bond - both personal and professional. 'This is how we do it,' Reigns told McMahon, pointing to their shared meal and laughter. 'We gather, we break bread, and we keep the family strong.' Roman Reigns tells the story of The Bloodline, WWE's Samoan wrestling family | WWE on ESPN by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The roots of The Bloodline go back to High Chief Peter Maivia, a pioneer in professional wrestling and grandfather of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. From there, the legacy passed to the Wild Samoans - Afa and Sika, who trained the next generation, including Yokozuna, Rikishi, and eventually Reigns himself. Many of them grew up in the same neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida. 'Every weekend we got together,' Reigns recalled. 'Football games, barbeques, music, swimming - it was always a celebration of family.' The Bloodline's dominance in WWE Today, the influence of The Bloodline is felt across WWE. Reigns remains one of the longest-reigning world champions, while Jey Uso recently won the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble and captured the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41. Jacob Fatu claimed the United States title on the same night. Solo Sikoa has also stepped into the spotlight, especially during last year's high-stakes storyline that saw him challenge Reigns over the title of Tribal Chief - a narrative mirroring real-life tensions and generational shifts within the family. Stephanie McMahon later shared her reflections on social media, calling the experience 'precious memories' and praising the family's unique mix of cultural pride and professional excellence. In a world where wrestling stables often fade, The Bloodline stands out - not just as a faction, but as a family built on legacy, loyalty, and love.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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Jey Uso Must Beat Gunther At WWE WrestleMania 41 — Here's Why
Image Credit: WWE Jey Uso must beat Gunther at WrestleMania. The YEET Master may be winless against the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion, but he just has the right opportunity to change the tide at WWE WrestleMania 41. Advertisement Jey won the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble match to establish himself as the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. The former tag team specialist picked Gunther as his opponent despite knowing he's never been able to beat the Ring General in previous outings. Jey Uso's rise to the main event level Longtime fans of The Bloodline saga would agree that Jimmy Uso's injury inadvertently paved the way for Jey's rise to the main event scene. The brief feud with Roman Reigns amid Big Jim's injury helped establish a fan connection with Jey as a sympathetic babyface. Jey would revert back to the tag team scene with Jimmy to unify the RAW and SmackDown Tag Team Championship. Advertisement The twins would dominate WWE's tag team division before dropping the titles to Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in an emotionally charged WrestleMania 39 Night 1 main event. The following months would see Jey grow distant with his family to the point he faced Roman Reigns for the top title at SummerSlam 2023. Fan support for Jey only grew amid all the family drama. The WWE Universe danced with him no matter the outcome of his matches. Triple H saw Jey Uso's meteoric rise to main event level and booked him to go over John Cena at the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble match. The internet complained at the shocking ending, but live crowd reactions showed otherwise. Gunther's attack on Jimmy Uso Gunther made it personal. He shouldn't have come after Jey's family. The Ring General battered and bloodied Jimmy Uso as Jey watched helplessly this past week on Rey. The champion mocked Jey by wiping his chest with Jimmy's blood. The dastardly attack must have Jey out for revenge the next time RAW goes live. Advertisement Family feuds often make up for some great television. WWE intensified the feud after giving us pull-apart brawls between Jey Uso and Gunther for weeks. The attack would, ideally, become Jey's biggest motivation to win at WrestleMania 41. Triple H needs to add fuel to the fire by having Gunther destroy Rikishi on live TV, or something at that level of treachery. A major babyface needs to go over at WrestleMania 41 WrestleMania 41 will also see Jey's former tag team partner, Cody Rhodes, defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against John Cena. Cena beating Cody to close out WrestleMania 41 would be the ideal outcome to the Undisputed WWE Championship match—and the perfect way to kick off the American Nightmare's 'redemption' arc. As for the World Heavyweight Title match, WWE cannot have another major babyface in Jey Uso lose to the heel champion Gunther, assuming Triple H is booking Cena to win. Advertisement That said, Hunter isn't afraid to deliver controversial conclusions, as we've seen with the Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns WrestleMania 39 result, or putting the Money in the Bank briefcase on Damian Priest instead of the massive fan favorite LA Knight. John Cena vs. Gunther for the Undisputed Title John Cena may be the biggest heel, barring The Rock, but he'd (most probably) retire as a babyface. Heck, an avowed conspiracy theorist thinks Cena may not even retire after all is said and done. (Speaking of retirement, this writer would very much like to see Gunther retire Goldberg, but that's another story…) And speaking of Gunther, WWE needs to deliver John Cena vs. Gunther as part of Cena's 2025 farewell tour. Advertisement Cena's father had previously said he wanted to see his son challenge Gunther for the title at WrestleMania 41. We know the match isn't taking place in April but hear me out. What if Gunther shows up to challenge Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship after dropping his World Heavyweight Championship to Jey Uso at WrestleMania?! There are multiple ways to build this feud. For starters, Cena wins. Gunther loses. Cena brings the Undisputed Title to RAW. SmackDown gets the world title. Gunther stays on RAW to eventually confront Cena, planting the seeds for a John Cena face turn and giving us the dream match in the process. Image Credit: WWE Jey Uso defends his title against The Bloodline Jey Uso can't escape The Bloodline no matter how successful of a singles star he becomes. His own rise to the top came against a fellow Bloodline member in Roman Reigns. The faction has since introduced new members like Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu, who is expected to be a top player down the road. Advertisement It would be a no-brainer for WWE to do Jey Uso versus The Bloodline for a major title. Of course, Jey needs to win a title in the first place to defend it. We've got Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and Jacob as three heel Bloodline members for Jey Uso to potentially face. If you want to fix the disaster that was Jey vs. Jimmy at WrestleMania, I'd say put the twins in a title match on weekly television. Finally, Jey's world title arc would be incomplete without the man who helped mold him into the man he is today: Roman Reigns. Jey is one of the few men to hand his cousin a pinfall loss. He may as well do it again, especially if the world title is at stake. Read More: John Cena Needs to Beat Cody Rhodes at WWE WrestleMania 41 — Here's Why The post Jey Uso Must Beat Gunther At WWE WrestleMania 41 — Here's Why appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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CM Punk To Face Seth Rollins In Steel Cage Match At WWE RAW At MSG
CM Punk and Seth Rollins will clash in a Steel Cage Match when WWE RAW returns to Madison Square Garden. Punk previously defeated Rollins at the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere, but their feud has continued to heat up ever since. Rollins and Punk brawled at the WWE Royal Rumble after they were eliminated from the Men's Royal Rumble. At WWE Elimination Chamber, Rollins cost Punk the Men's Elimination Chamber by hitting him with a Stomp. Punk and Rollins brawled again on the March 3rd episode of WWE RAW. Backstage, Rollins told general manager Adam Pearce that he would make sure that Punk didn't make it to WrestleMania. He said that he wanted to finish it, and Pearce told him to do so. Pearce announced that Punk would face Rollins in a Steel Cage Match on the March 10th episode of WWE RAW, which will be at Madison Square Garden. RELATED: The post CM Punk To Face Seth Rollins In Steel Cage Match At WWE RAW At MSG appeared first on Wrestlezone.
