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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Smackdown May 30: Naomi beats Nia Jax and Jade Cargill to qualify for Money in the Bank 2025
Naomi is one step closer to championship glory after earning her place in the Women's Ladder Match at Money in the Bank 2025. The former Women's Champion delivered a big win on Friday Night SmackDown, defeating Nia Jax and Jade Cargill in a triple threat match. The win means Naomi will now compete in Los Angeles on June 7 at the Intuit Dome, where one woman will grab the briefcase and get a title opportunity. It was an emotional night for Naomi, who had an intense moment with Bianca Belair to open the show. Despite the personal drama, she stepped into the ring with a clear goal, and by the end of the night, she had reached it. Naomi escapes the chaos and finds a way to secure victory GAME OVER!Naomi just stole the win and qualified for #MITB! 🪜#SmackDown The match itself was filled with heavy blows and close calls. Naomi started fast, but a leg drop from Nia Jax nearly ended her chances early. Jade Cargill took over after the break and landed a big spinebuster, followed by a Jaded on Naomi. But Nia Jax broke the pin just in time. In the final moments, Jax stacked both opponents in the corner and climbed for a double Annihilator. But Naomi moved out of the way just in time. She used Jax's momentum against her and caught her in a crucifix pin for the win. With the victory, Naomi joins Rhea Ripley, Giulia, Roxanne Perez, and Alexa Bliss in the Money in the Bank 2025 ladder match. One final spot remains, and it will be filled this Monday on Raw when Stephanie Vaquer debuts in a triple threat qualifier against Liv Morgan and Ivy Nile. Naomi now has her eyes on the briefcase hanging high above the ring in Los Angeles.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Absent WWE Superstar Gives Significant Injury Update
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE Superstar Apollo Crews has been missing from television since Jan. 24, 2025, when he defeated Johnny Gargano during Friday Night SmackDown. This is because during the match, Crews tore his pectoral muscle, an injury that required him to get surgery. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Carried Backstage After Suffering Brutal Injury "A few weeks ago on SmackDown, I tore my pec—an unfortunate situation," Crews said on Instagram shortly after the incident. "Sometimes, you do everything right, but there are just some things beyond your control. I'm looking forward to the road ahead, attacking it with a positive and unstoppable mindset. 👊🏿" "And enjoy my clean shave! It has been a while since I have seen this baby face!" Now, nearly 15 weeks later, Crews has provided an update on his recovery process. AUSTIN, TEXAS - JANUARY 24: Apollo Crews Gorilla Presses Johnny Gargano during SmackDown at Moody Center on January 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. AUSTIN, TEXAS - JANUARY 24: Apollo Crews Gorilla Presses Johnny Gargano during SmackDown at Moody Center on January 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. WWE/Getty Images "Been crushin' the rehab. Feeling good," Crews once agains said on Instagram. "I never really had any physical pain, but it took a while to get my mental game right after the injury happened. "I'm over that hump now. Just waking up taking it day by day and putting in the work." Here's hoping that Crews is able to make a safe return sooner rather than later. More Pro Wrestling: Crews began wrestling professionally in 2009, eventually working with independent promotions like Dragon Gate, where he would win the Open the Twin Gate Championship with BxB Hulk. In 2014, he joined NXT and made his main roster debut on Raw two years later. During his tenure with WWE, Crews has been a part of many high profile feuds with the likes of Bobby Lashley, MVP, Big E, Baron Corbin, Finn Balor, Dolph Ziggler, and more. In his 11 years with WWE, Crews has taken home the WWE United States Championship once and the WWE Intercontinental Championship once. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Receives Major Injury Update: Report Crews isn't the only wrestler on the WWE roster currently recovering from an injury. Bronson Reed is currently recovering from ankle surgery while Zoey Stark recently suffered a legitimate knee injury during a match on Monday Night Raw. Hopefully, all of these Superstars are able to make a quick and safe return to WWE soon. More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Star Joins AEW Injury To Superstar Forces WWE To Change Plans: Report WWE Legend Shawn Michaels Names Surprising Pro Wrestling Mount Rushmore For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
See - Sada Elbalad
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Jacob Fatu to Defend US Title in Fatal 4-Way Contest in 2025 Backlash
Rana Atef Early Saturday, WWE added a new match to its WWE Backlash card. Newly crowned US Champion Jacob Fatu will defend his title for the first time in a Fatal 4-Way match. The match was decided after the #1 contender for the US title match was interrupted during the Friday Night SmackDown (May 2, 2025 episode). It was revealed in a backstage segment when Fatu and Solo Sikoa were talking with General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis. Aldis decided that "The Samoan Werewolf" will put his title on the line in a fatal four-way match against Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, and LA Knight. Priest got involved in the match that saw former US Champion Knight take on McIntyre, who showed himself in the title picture after his WrestleMania Sin City Street Fight victory over Priest. Priest pulled McIntyre out of the ring, causing the disqualification and awarding the victory to "The Scottish Warrior." Following the match, Fatu showed up and attacked Knight and Priest. Fatu captured the title, his first singles gold in WWE, from Knight at WrestleMania 41. Backlash will take place next Sunday (Cairo time) at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The event will be headlined by all-time-classic between John Cena and Randy Orton for the WWE Champion. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
