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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Roman Reigns WWE return: 'OTC' to replace controversial star in Money in the Bank match and teach Seth Rollins a lesson?
Roman Reigns WWE return: The Money in the Bank Premium Live Event (PLE) is almost upon us. The show will be held in Inglewood on June 7. It will feature the titular match in which six men from Raw and SmackDown will lock horns to secure the coveted briefcase that guarantees them the right to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship or the Undisputed Championship at a time and place of their choosing. The participants are LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, El Grande Americano, Andrade, Seth Rollins, and Penta. One of these stars, however, may not make it to the match if Roman Reigns has his way. Roman Reigns to give Seth Rollins the shock of a lifetime? Reigns has not been seen on WWE programming since the Raw after WrestleMania 41 when Bron Breakker speared him through the barricade. In doing so, 'The Unpredictable Badass' aligned with the OTC's arch-rival Seth Rollins. Rollins, who has since then been joined by Bronson Reed, plans to capture the briefcase and change the landscape of the company forever. His plans may, however, go for a toss if Reigns finds a way to insert himself into the marquee match and win it. Hypothetically, he could do so by taking out and replacing El Grande Americano in the contest. The 'legendary luchador' has been a nightmare for masked wrestlers ever since his debut a few months ago. Many believe that Raw's Chad Gable is under the mask, which makes this character all the more controversial. As such, taking out such a notorious re-establish Reigns as a face (good guy) and add some much-needed star power to the marquee ladder match. Going down this route will help Reigns reignite his personal rivalry with Seth Rollins and possibly teach his faction a lesson. Inserting Reigns into the match will also allow the WWE to revisit (even if briefly) OTC's chequered past with his cousin Solo Sikoa, who had him removed from The Bloodline. That said, this angle is purely speculative as things stand. Why does Roman Reigns hate Seth Rollins? Reigns and Seth Rollins were once part of the group called The Shield, which ruled the WWE. 'The Visionary', however, betrayed him many years ago. This led to the downfall of their relationship. Things hit rock bottom at WrestleMania 41 when Paul Heyman– the former Big Dog's 'Wiseman'-- betrayed him on Rollins' orders. Heyman also stabbed his 'friend' CM Punk in the back on that fateful night. 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
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Raw results June 2: El Grande Americano qualifies for the Money in the Bank match
El Grande Americano beat CM Punk and AJ Styles in a chaotic main event on WWE Raw to qualify for the Money in the Bank match at the Premium Live Event (PLE) of the same name. WWE Raw June 2: El Grande Americano wins bigs The eagerly-awaited triple-threat match between Styles, Americano, and Punk saw the 'masked luchador' give a good account of himself as he held his own against the veterans. He even applied the ankle lock to 'The Phenomenal One'. Punk and Styles too made their presence felt. 'The Best in the world' virtually had the match won when he hit Americano with the GTS but Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, his foes, interfered. This forced Jey Uso and Sami Zayn to make the save. Styles soon took out everyone with a dive and then went for the 'phenomenal forearm on Americano, who hit him with a 'loaded' headbutt and got the three count. He now joins Solo Sikoa, Andrade, LA Knight, Seth Rollins, and Penta in the marquee match.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'WWE Raw' Results: CM Punk Fights for MITB Spot, Will Seth Rollins Stop Him?
'WWE Raw' Results: CM Punk Fights for MITB Spot, Will Seth Rollins Stop Him? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. "WWE Raw" will be live in Tulsa for the final episode before "Money in the Bank 2025." Advertisement There will be major implications for both the men's and the women's MITB ladder matches. CM Punk will battle AJ Styles and El Grande Americano for a spot in the men's MITB match. Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer, and Ivy Nile will also be in a triple threat action for a spot on WWE's upcoming PLE and a chance to obtain the coveted women's briefcase. A tag team match has also been added to the show. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso will team with Sami Zayn to face Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria will also appear ahead of her title rematch against Becky Lynch. Last week, Valkyria and Lynch had an intense promo battle. Will there be physicality ahead of the MITB PLE? Plus, The Judgment Day continues to be at odds following Roxanne Perez's arrival to "WWE Raw." Last week, Liv Morgan blamed Raquel Rodriguez for her loss to Kairi Sane. Rodriguez doesn't like Perez, but can cooler heads prevail? Advertisement WWE will also be making one last push ahead of the "Worlds Collide" crossover, which is set to air live before MITB on Saturday. On Friday's episode of "SmackDown," the likes of Ethan Page and Je'Von Evans of the "NXT" brand appeared to promote the event. Could there be more surprises when "Raw" goes on the air? "WWE Raw" is set to air live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET. Athlon Sports will be bringing you live coverage throughout the show. 'WWE Raw' Results Michael Cole fulfilled his bet to Pat McAfee. Cole was wearing an Indiana Pacers jersey after the New York Knicks lost the Eastern Conference Finals. CM Punk Wants Gold CM Punk made his way out to address his MITB qualifier. Punk said while it's still all about the money, it's also about gold. He vowed to punch his ticket to the men's MITB match and obtain the briefcase to secure a world title opportunity. He also blasted John Cena for selling his soul to The Rock. Sami Zayn then walked out. He said MITB may not be his path to a world title, but it is for Punk. Zayn told Punk that he must win his MITB qualifier. He warned Punk to not think about anything but winning his qualifying match. Advertisement Zayn then gave a warning to Punk. He said if Punk wins the MITB match, and if he wins the world title, then they will see each other for the gold. Punk said he looks forward to it, and the two shook hands. Liv Morgan Warns Roxanne Perez Roxanne Perez approached Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Perez offered assistance in Morgan's MITB qualifier. Morgan caught Perez off and told her not to sabotage another one of her matches. Morgan then ran into Iyo Sky and told her that she will qualify for MITB and eventually take her WWE Women's World Championship. Sky told Morgan that it won't happen. Women's MITB Qualifier: Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Ivy Nile Vaquer wasted little time taking out both of her opponents with a springboard crossbody. She then landed The Devil's Kiss on Morgan. Vaquer then had one for Nile before Morgan delivered a basement dropkick. Morgan then hit Three Amigos on Vaquer and dropped her onto Nile on the final suplex. Nile landed a double German suplex on Vaquer and Morgan. Advertisement Vaquer hit a meteora on Morgan in the corner. She then delivered a snap dragon to Nile. Vaquer and Morgan traded strikes. Morgan was dropped by an enzuigiri. Vaquer went for a suplex, but Nile took both of her opponents down with the Tower of Doom. Morgan landed a double codebreaker from the second rope. Morgan hit Oblivion on Vaquer, but Nile threw her out of the ring. Nile went for the pin, but Morgan returned to break things up. Nile drove Morgan into the ring steps. Back in the ring, Vaquer caught Nile with the SVB for the win. Winner: Stephanie Vaquer AJ Styles Isn't Buying What Paul Heyman's Selling AJ Styles was warming up backstage when Paul Heyman approached him. Heyman wished Styles a happy birthday. Heyman said he had a gift for "The Phenomenal One." He told Styles to forget MITB and focus on the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Advertisement Styles asked Heyman if he was tired of chasing his meal ticket. He told Heyman that he doesn't respond well to threats. Styles had some advice for Heyman, and it's to tell Seth Rollins that everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Rusev Says Sheamus Betrayed Him A vignette for Rusev played. Rusev responded to Sheamus saving Tozawa from his attack last week. The "Bulgarian Brute" reminded Sheamus of their past alliance in WWE, and he claimed "The Celtic Warrior" turned his back on him. The cameras then cut to the backstage area. Sheamus had encouraging words for Maxxine Dupri, Tozawa, and Natalya. Cathy Kelley then caught up with Sheamus, who said Rusev's prior downfall was his doing. He told Rusev that he bullies bullies. Finn Balor and JD McDonagh vs. War Raiders The New Day served as guest commentators. Erik took Balor down with a shoulder tackle. McDonagh was tagged in, but Balor eventually got off the ring apron. Ivar sent McDonagh over the top rope. Ivar scoop slammed Balor onto McDonagh. Erik then lifted Ivar and tossed him onto the McDonagh. Advertisement Ivar pretended to throw McDonagh into the New Day, who were both scared. Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston tried retaliating, but referee Jessika Carr tossed them from ringside. The Judgment Day regained momentum. McDonagh landed a springboard moonsault on Ivar. McDonagh charged in, but Ivar lifted him up and slammed him down. Erik and Balor were the legal men, and he was tossed overhead. Balor went for a reverse DDT, but Erik caught him in a pop-up headbutt. Erik then nailed Balor with a running knee. Ivar was back in and went for an Oklahoma slam, but Balor countered. McDonagh took out Erik with a springboard moonsault outside of the ring. Advertisement Balor hit a shotgun dropkick, but he missed Coup de Grace. Ivar landed a seated senton on Balor in the corner. Ivar went high-risk, but Roxanne Perez interfered. As the referee was distracted, McDonagh slammed Ivar's head onto the ring post. Balor went up the top turnbuckle and hit Coup de Grace for the win. Winner: Finn Balor and JD McDonagh Becky Lynch Vows to Take Lyra Valkyria's Title A vignette featuring Becky Lynch aired. Lynch claimed Valkyria has forgotten everything she's done for her. She said Valkyria had the greatest match of her career at "Backlash" because of her. Stephanie Vaquer Receives Huge Acknowledgment Stephanie Vaquer was interviewed by Cathy Kelley, who asked her about her earning a spot in the MITB match. Rhea Ripley walked in and showed respect to "La Primera." Lynch and Valkyria Meet One More Time Before MITB Lyra Valkyria entered the ring, and she was not happy about Lynch's vignette. She suggested that Lynch meet her in the ring if she has something to say. Valkyria said Lynch's downfall needs to be studied. She said no one has emotionally hurt her the way Lynch has. Advertisement Valkyria said she won't allow Lynch to "poison" what it means to be the WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion. Lynch claimed she wanted to make Valkyria better. She said what will hurt Valkyria the most is being forced to raise her hand. The champion dared Lynch to step in the ring and fight her. Lynch refused, but Valkyria followed her up the entrance ramp. The two brawled before security broke things up. Penta in the Bank? Penta was surrounded by flames during a vignette, and he reminded everyone that ladder matches are in his wheelhouse. He said the MITB briefcase is in his future. Jey Uso and Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed w/Paul Heyman Uso and Breakker were the legal men to start the match. Uso looked to chop down his opponent with strikes. Breakker ran the ropes and dropped Uso with a clothesline. Reed and Zayn were in after the commercial break. Reed kept Zayn at bay in the corner. When the referee was distracted, Breakker attacked Zayn in the corner. Breakker then popped Zayn with a high knee. Advertisement Zayn rebounded and landed a tornado DDT. Uso was tagged in, and he hit a combination on Breakker. Uso charged in, but Breakker lifted him up and dropped him on his knees. Breakker went for a spear, but he ran into a superkick. Reed went to splash Zayn on the ring apron. Zayn sent Breakker over the top rope. Zayn went for a plancha, but Reed caught him. Uso then landed a suicide dive on everyone. Seth Rollins ran down the ramp and delivered the stomp. The match was called off. Breakker held Zayn on the announce table as Reed was setting up for the Tsunami. CM Punk then attacked Reed and Breakker with a chair. He went after Rollins, who bailed. Trust Issues in The Judgment Day Liv Morgan entered The Judgment Day's hangout. Morgan accused Balor of sabotaging the faction by introducing Roxanne Perez to the group. Morgan said it's not Dominik Mysterio who she doesn't trust. Advertisement Mysterio tried apologizing to Balor for his miscue last week, sliding a chair in the triple threat men's qualifier. Balor insisted everything was fine and he slapped the Intercontinental title in a friendly matter, but perhaps it was a sign of a future program. Related: WWE Announces Huge Match for 'Monday Night Raw' Ahead of MITB 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE updates lineup for the Money in the Bank 2025 premium live event
After WrestleMania 41, WWE is gearing up for another highly anticipated event, Money in the Bank 2025, that is set to take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in California, USA. As SmackDown and RAW have been holding multiple MITB qualifier matches for the upcoming premium live event, following the 30 May edition of SmackDown, the Stamford-based promotion has updated the lineup for the PLE. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The show will be streaming live on Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally. The event will promise high-stakes action, career-defining ladder matches, and intense rivalries and feuds. WWE updates a few more matches and the lineup for the Money in the Bank PLE WWE has recently updated a few more matches and the lineup for the Money in the Bank PLE following the post-WWE Saturday Night's Main Event episode of SmackDown on May 30, 2025. For the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, WWE has confirmed the competitors for the PLE which includes Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, Penta, Seth 'Freakin' Rollins, and Andrade, while one more competitor is still to be determined, that will probably decided after the upcoming week's RAW, where CM Punk, AJ Styles, and El Grande Americano will clash in a high-stakes qualifier. Full SmackDown highlights: May 30, 2025 Meanwhile, the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder match will include Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, Rhea Ripley, Giulia, Naomi, and one additional participant to be announced. The final entrant will emerge from Raw this Monday, which will feature Stephanie Vaquer, Liv Morgan, and Ivy Nile in a triple-threat match. Additionally, in another blockbuster match, , Cody Rhodes, will team up with World Heavyweight Champion 'Main Event' Jey Uso to face Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and 'The Maverick' Logan Paul. Bianca Belair, Naomi, Jade Cargill Come Face to Face | WWE SmackDown Highlights 5/30/25 | WWE on USA Furthermore, Lyra Valkyria will defend her title, , against Becky Lynch. The stipulation for this match states that if Lynch does not win, she will be unable to challenge for the title again as long as Valkyria remains the champion. However, if Lynch wins, Valkyria must raise her hand in victory. Also Read : WWE Money in the Bank 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California, and will stream live on Peacock in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally.
Techday NZ
22-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Gemma 3n AI model brings real-time multimodal power to mobiles
Gemma 3n, a new artificial intelligence model architected for mobile and on-device computing, has been introduced as an early preview for developers. Developed in partnership with mobile hardware manufacturers, Gemma 3n is designed to support real-time, multimodal AI experiences on phones, tablets, and laptops. The model extends the capabilities of the Gemma 3 family by focusing on performance and privacy in mobile scenarios. The new architecture features collaboration with companies such as Qualcomm Technologies, MediaTek, and Samsung System LSI. The objective is to optimise the model for fast, responsive AI that can operate directly on device, rather than relying on cloud computing. This marks an extension of the Gemma initiative towards enabling AI applications in everyday devices, utilising a shared foundation that will underpin future releases across platforms like Android and Chrome. According to information provided, Gemma 3n is also the core of the next generation of Gemini Nano, which is scheduled for broader release later in the year, bringing expanded AI features to Google apps and the wider on-device ecosystem. Developers can begin working with Gemma 3n today as part of the early preview, helping them to build and experiment with local AI functionalities ahead of general availability. The model has performed strongly in chatbot benchmark rankings. One chart included in the announcement ranks AI models by Chatbot Arena Elo scores, with Gemma 3n noted as ranking highly amongst both popular proprietary and open models. Another chart demonstrates the model's mix-and-match performance with respect to model size. Gemma 3n benefits from Google DeepMind's Per-Layer Embeddings (PLE) innovation, which leads to substantial reductions in RAM requirements. The model is available in 5 billion and 8 billion parameter versions, but, according to the release, it can operate with a memory footprint comparable to much smaller models—2 billion and 4 billion parameters—enabling operation with as little as 2GB to 3GB of dynamic memory. This allows the use of larger AI models on mobile devices or via cloud streaming, where memory overhead is often a constraint. The company states, "Gemma 3n leverages a Google DeepMind innovation called Per-Layer Embeddings (PLE) that delivers a significant reduction in RAM usage. While the raw parameter count is 5B and 8B, this innovation allows you to run larger models on mobile devices or live-stream from the cloud, with a memory overhead comparable to a 2B and 4B model, meaning the models can operate with a dynamic memory footprint of just 2GB and 3GB." Additional technical features of Gemma 3n include optimisations that allow the model to respond approximately 1.5 times faster on mobile devices compared to previous Gemma versions, with improved output quality and lower memory usage. The announcement highlights innovations such as Per Layer Embeddings, KVC sharing, and advanced activation quantisation as contributing to these improvements. The model also supports what the company calls "many-in-1 flexibility." Utilizing a 4B active memory footprint, Gemma 3n incorporates a nested 2B active memory footprint submodel through the MatFormer training process. This design allows developers to balance performance and quality needs without operating separate models, composing submodels on the fly to match a specific application's requirements. Upcoming technical documentation is expected to elaborate on this mix-and-match capability. Security and privacy are also prioritised. The development team states that local execution "enables features that respect user privacy and function reliably, even without an internet connection." Gemma 3n brings enhanced multimodal comprehension, supporting the integration and understanding of audio, text, images, and video. Its audio functionality supports high-quality automatic speech recognition and multilingual translation. Furthermore, the model can accept inputs in multiple modalities simultaneously, enabling the parsing of complex multimodal interactions. The company describes the expansion in audio capabilities: "Its audio capabilities enable the model to perform high-quality Automatic Speech Recognition (transcription) and Translation (speech to translated text). Additionally, the model accepts interleaved inputs across modalities, enabling understanding of complex multimodal interactions." A public release of these features is planned for the near future. Gemma 3n features improved performance in multiple languages, with notable gains in Japanese, German, Korean, Spanish, and French. This is reflected in benchmark scores such as a 50.1% result on WMT24++ (ChrF), a multilingual evaluation metric. The team behind Gemma 3n views the model as a catalyst for "intelligent, on-the-go applications." They note that developers will be able to "build live, interactive experiences that understand and respond to real-time visual and auditory cues from the user's environment," and design advanced applications capable of real-time speech transcription, translation, and multimodal contextual text generation, all executed privately on the device. The company also outlined its commitment to responsible development. "Our commitment to responsible AI development is paramount. Gemma 3n, like all Gemma models, underwent rigorous safety evaluations, data governance, and fine-tuning alignment with our safety policies. We approach open models with careful risk assessment, continually refining our practices as the AI landscape evolves." Developers have two initial routes for experimentation: exploring Gemma 3n via a cloud interface in Google AI Studio using browser-based access, or integrating the model locally through Google AI Edge's suite of developer tools. These options enable immediate testing of Gemma 3n's text and image processing capabilities. The announcement states: "Gemma 3n marks the next step in democratizing access to cutting-edge, efficient AI. We're incredibly excited to see what you'll build as we make this technology progressively available, starting with today's preview."
