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Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
WWE Raw Results, Winners And Grades On July 28, 2025
An eight-woman all-star tag team match advertised for WWE Raw. WWE Raw advertised a main event of Jey Uso vs. Bronson Reed, an Eight-Woman All-Star tag team match, the Judgment Day vs. LWO and an appearance by the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns. WWE Raw Results On July 28, 2025 WWE Raw Ticket Sales WWE Raw Highlights, Winners And Grades Hulk Hogan Tribute, Paul Heyman And Jey Uso Face Off During a 10-bell salute, and after a new Hulk Hogan tribute, Nick Hogan was front-and-center on the Raw stage as Hogan got another rousing ovation. Corey Graves had the best Yeet pun for a city, calling Detroit 'Yeetroit Rock City.' Paul Heyman cut a long promo about how family cannot be trusted because they all lie. Unless, of course, that family is part of his Jewish tribe. The most egregious thing that Heyman did in this segment was interrupt Jey Uso's Yeet encore. Jey Uso fired back at Heyman by reminding him of all the people he proved wrong to win the world title. Jey blamed Heyman's goons for costing him the world title, but he actually lost that match clean. AJ Styles And The Kabuki Warriors Def. The Judgment Day Michael Cole has gone into overdrive while talking about Dominik Mysterio's cheating ways. He's talking like Mysterio already abandoned Liv Morgan, calling Dominik 'Romeo' to Roxanne's 'Juliet.' AJ and Kairi Sane had a great spot where he vaulted her to the outside, landing a perfect flying elbow on Raquel Rodriguez. Styles won the match with a Phenomenal Forearm and a clean pin on Dom. Does this mean Dominik Mysterio retains at SummerSlam? Sheamus Def. Grayson Waller Grayson Waller's alliance with the New Day and his split with Austin Theory both have one thing in common: They both went unexplained. Sheamus beat Waller despite outside interference from Rusev, but Rusev immediately got the better of Sheamus with help from a Shillelagh. Rusev got a lot of heat for raining on Sheamus' parade, and their rubber match is setting up to be 'Shillelagh on a Pole.' Lyra Valkyria Faces Off With Becky Lynch Lyra screwed up her opening line in reference to SummerSlam by saying '…in two weeks…" Fans are still booing Lyra and treating Becky Lynch as the babyface. They are also giving Valkyria the 'What' treatment. WWE really needs to rethink Bayley's seemingly inevitable heel turn. Becky Lynch hit the ring, but Lyra absconded her kendo stick. Lyra beat the hell out of Lunch with the stick to a mixture of cheers and boos, and Becky ran off. Backstage, Karrion Kross added a stipulation to his SummerSlam match against Sami Zayn. If Kross wins, Sami has to say 'Kross told the truth.' Kross is WWE's Brian Pillman, and this is his version of 'I respect you, booker man!' Babyfaces Win Eight Woman All-Star Tag Team Match Nikki Bella took a beating to start this match, including a sick bottom-rope elbow drop from Piper Niven. Surprisingly, this match outlasted the entrances. Of course, fans exploded when Vaquer went for the Devil's Kiss, but the married and vanilla announce team refused to participate in counting along. I miss Booker T. Nikki Bella and Iyo Sky performed Iyo's signature taunt to a huge reaction. They were both taken out by Piper Niven, who mocked Iyo's taunt. Niven took a Riptide for her troubles. Vaquer hit cleanup by hitting an SVB on Chelsea Green for the win. The Judgment Day Vs. LWO Cruz Del Toro lit this match on fire with a coast-to-coast on JD McDonagh while McDonagh was hanging upside down. Fans chanted 'This is awesome!' One of these days, the LWO's crowd reactions will catch up to their talent. Part of that equation is telling their story and giving fans a reason to care. El Extra Grande Americano distracted the referee, only to be attacked byDragon Lee. A second El Grande Americano (in a sweatsuit) crotched Del Toro, costing him the Tag Team Titles. The streets say this new masked man is Pete Dunne. CM Punk Confronts Gunther Fans chanted 'CM Punk' over Gunther's entire promo as he bragged about getting a clean win over Punk in a promo. Punk interrupted, saying he wasn't speechless but he was dumbfounded. Punk doesn't want to be world heavyweight champion, he needs to be world heavyweight champion. Punk worked Detroit into a froth talking about how much he needs to be world champion. Punk said he doesn't deserve to call himself the best in the world, he earned that right. Punk, who stifled Gunther's attempt at an interruption, said Gunther would feel what it's like to be in the ring with the best in the world. Now Gunther was dumbfounded. Jey Uso Def. Bronson Reed By DQ Seth Rollins name was bandied about throughout Raw, both by Paul Heyman and then multiple times by the announce team during this match. The main event ended prematurely when Bron Breakker enacted his plan by crashing the ring and bludgeoning Jey Uso. As Breakker and Reed beat down Uso, Roman Reigns made the save and cleaned house. Roman and Jey ran around the ring in stereo, but both Reed and Breakker cut them off simultaneously. Breakker ended Jey Uso with another wicked spear as Corey Graves insisted this was the plan. Reed added insult (and injury) to injury with a Tsunami. Breakker hit a table clothesline as the heels stood tall. Breakker re-appropriated a famous Reigns promo when he said the fans, the cameraman and the entire company works for him. He polished the babyfaces off with a double spear through a barricade.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Paul Heyman Responds To Roman Reigns SummerSlam Challenge, Says "We'll Have Them Both Burried"
As the storyline suggested, Tribal Chief Roman Reigns is fired up to avenge Paul Heyman's betrayal. In a video posted on social media, Roman Reigns fired a Tag Team challenge at the 'Bron Brons' while also urging Jay Uso to team up with him for a SummerSlam showdown. After Uso accepted the offer from Reigns, the Wiseman Paul Heyman has also accepted the challenge of a tag team match for Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, saying Reigns has picked his poison by challenging the Bron Brons. In a video posted to his social media, Reigns offered Jey Uso the opportunity to fight alongside him in SummerSlam. Reigns said that he loved standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Uso on Raw and would like to team up with him for the match against the "Bron Brons" - Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Reigns also fired a dig at Paul Heyman, his former faithful, while also issuing a warning to Bron Breakker. "Paul Heyman, you're no longer a Wiseman. Now you're just a Dumb a**. Bron Breakker, sit down and learn. He's going to do the same to you that he did to me. He'll take all the credit for everything you do." The team of @WWERomanReigns & Jey @WWEUsos will battle @bronbreakkerwwe & @BRONSONISHERE at #SummerSlam! @HeymanHustle @MetLifeStadium — WWE (@WWE) July 23, 2025 Responding to Reigns' challenge, Heyman said that Breakker and Reed accept his challenge, calling the match 'official'. "My thoughts are Roman Reigns has picked his poison," Heyman began. "Now Roman Reigns can pick the date, Saturday or Sunday. It doesn't matter to us. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed accept the challenge of Roman Reigns and Jey Uso for SummerSlam." "Welcome to my island of relevancy and right over the bridge in New Jersey, we'll leave them both buried next to Jimmy Hoffa," he declared. "Is it official? Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. If I say it, it's biblical b*****s," he stated.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conflicting Reports Surrounding Seth Rollins' Injury Status: Is It Legitimate?
Seth Rollins appeared to suffer a serious knee injury at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event over the weekend. But was the spot legitimate? In the closing moments of the match between Seth Rollins and LA Knight on Saturday Night's Main Event, Rollins appeared to injure his right knee, which he's had a history of issues with. After being checked on by the referee and Paul Heyman, the match went right into the finish, with LA Knight picking up the victory. While it was initially reported that Rollins' injury was legitimate, we now have conflicting reports that this might have been the plan all along. John Pollock of POST Wrestling is reporting that he was informed 48 hours ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event that an injury angle with Rollins would be taking place to put him on crutches heading into SummerSlam next month. 'Here is what I have been told, and I will just share what I was told,' John Pollock began. 'I was told two days before this to look out for an injury angle with Seth Rollins that would — it was even described to me, it would be an injury angle that gets him on crutches going into SummerSlam, something to that effect. 'So I was told this two days before the match happened. So the only possibilities here, if I had been told this the day after this had played, and someone is telling me this isn't real, I would certainly need more information than that. The fact is, I was told this in advance. So this person is not psychic. They are not Nostradamus. There are only two options here. Is that this was a work, or they were planning a work, and he really did get hurt. And I don't think that's the case either. Is another special Seth Rollins cash-in on the horizon? 'So I'm very confident that this is a storyline and this is going to play itself out. This part is just me speculating here, is that for Seth Rollins, his is probably the most like celebrated cash-in that WWE promotes with the big heist of the century, like he can't just do a normal cash-in, they have to do something that is going to shock people. And certainly, this is a way. And believe me, I have heard they are going to go to great lengths on this one. I think they're gonna try very hard to make everyone believe he's out. 'I can't speak for what they're telling other people, or how many people know. I'm just conveying what I was told by a very, very good source. It's not even a case of like trust or not trust. This happened as it was described to me 48 hours before the angle was executed. This is not a case of, well, maybe this will happen, maybe this won't. We see it happened, it happened as it was described to me.' A little bit of both? Following Pollock's report, Bryan Alvarez chimed in on the situation on Wrestling Observer Radio. Alvarez stated the mixed reports regarding Rollins right now stem from the fact that he is dealing with some sort of injury. However, it didn't occur in the match with Knight on Saturday. With the idea being that Rollins will be out of action for a bit, but will return much sooner than WWE suggests that he will. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information regarding Seth Rollins' injury status as it becomes available. READ MORE: Seth Rollins Injury Update Following WWE Saturday Night's Main Event What do you make of this overall report? Do you think Seth Rollins suffered a legitimate injury at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event? Or do you think this was all a well-orchestrated work? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section post Conflicting Reports Surrounding Seth Rollins' Injury Status: Is It Legitimate? appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Newsweek
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Paul Heyman Breaks Silence On Seth Rollins' Devastating Injury
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. Paul Heyman has addressed the injury scare surrounding his client, Seth Rollins, which occurred at last weekend's Saturday Night's Main Event. In a new interview, Heyman downplayed the long-term severity of the situation while praising WWE's modern approach to handling injuries. Rollins suffered an apparent knee injury during his match against LA Knight on July 12th. The injury forced a last-second, unplanned change to the finish, with LA Knight picking up a surprise victory. Paul Heyman Downplays The "Big Deal" Speaking to SHAK Wrestling, Paul Heyman was asked about the status of Seth Rollins. The "Wise Man" seemed unconcerned, pointing to the fact that Rollins, as the current Mr. Money in the Bank, has plenty of time to recover. "Seth Rollins has until next June to cash in the Money in the Bank contract," Heyman said. "If his leg fell off in the ring, they would reattach it and he'd heal by next June. So until we're crashing into that deadline, I don't really see the big deal... I also kind of chuckle on the inside about how big of a deal was being made." A More Compassionate WWE Era Heyman used the situation to highlight what he sees as a major positive change in WWE's backstage culture under the new regime. He praised the company's modern medical protocols, which prioritize the long-term health of the talent. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Paul Heyman (L) raises Seth Rollins' hand after his Triple Threat match victory over CM Punk and Roman Reigns during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Paul Heyman (L) raises Seth Rollins' hand after his Triple Threat match victory over CM Punk and Roman Reigns during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More"Pro wrestling was behind the times for many years. And you know the whole thing was if you get hurt, if you don't work, you don't get paid," Heyman explained (H/T to "I think it is a far more compassionate look for the longevity of the performer that we do have these protocols in place." He believes the quick action taken by officials during the match prevented a more serious outcome. He stated the protocol "enabled Seth Rollins to get out of the ring with whatever injury he sustained, instead of further aggravating that injury and making it 10 times worse." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Troubling History For Seth Rollins The concern from fans is understandable given Seth Rollins' history with severe knee injuries. In 2015, a devastating tear of his ACL, MCL, and meniscus forced him to vacate the WWE Championship and miss WrestleMania. His history with knee problems makes any new injury to that area a major cause for worry. While there is still no official word on the severity of this latest injury, Heyman's comments suggest that, for now, the plan is for Rollins to heal and eventually use his Money in the Bank contract. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Metro
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Inheriting a law firm would've been easy – I became a WWE legend instead'
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video His name is Paul Heyman. He's a WWE Hall of Famer. A wrestling pioneer. It could've been very different. The 59-year-old Wiseman and Oracle has helped shape the careers of fellow WWE legends from CM Punk and Roman Reigns to Brock Lesnar and countless more. This week he's promoting the Nintendo Switch 2 version of WWE 2K25, which drops on July 23, but the game's cover star exclusively told Metro how a career in law was a real option earlier in life. 'My father was a highly respected personal injury attorney in the Bronx. That man would walk into the courthouse and you'd see other lawyers and bailiffs and even judges to sit there and bow down to my father because he was so respected,' he recalled. 'It would have been very easy to just go get a law degree and inherit his law firm – because he was a sole practitioner, it was just him. Richard S. Heyman Professional Corporation, that was it. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'But I carved out my own niche in this world, and there is a thrill and a joy to that that cannot be matched by being a potential 'nepo baby.' ' Instead, Heyman found his way into the wrestling business initially as a photographer, before finding his feet as a manager and eventually turning ECW into a pioneering movent in sports entertainment history. Despite his rich legacy and influence, he doesn't want his own children – daughter Azalea and son Jacob, both in their early 20s – to follow in his footsteps. 'I want them to carve their own niche,' he explained. 'They don't have to measure up to what I've accomplished.' Wrestling is Heyman's passion, and for the last several years he's been at the heart of WWE's iconic Bloodline Saga, initially by Roman Reigns' side. The pair 'controlled the Undisputed WWE Championship for over 1,300 days, set box office records' and ushered in the TKO merger and Netflix deal. 'When you look back 50 years from now on, the contributions of Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman cannot be denied,' he said, while giving nods to Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa and Sami Zayn for their roles. His history with the 'real life Bloodline' goes back to Roman's uncle and father Afa and Sika, the Wild Samoans, which all led to him narrating this year's Bloodline Showcase mode in WWE 2K25. 'So many gamers now are going to get an actual education within a video game. Imagine that,' he quipped. 'If you want to go to Wrestling College, or you want to go to WWE University, your professor's name is Paul Heyman.' Despite those deep ties, at WrestleMania Heyman turned on the Tribal Chief, and best friend CM Punk, to align himself with Seth Rollins. 'I never think short term. I always think long term. And the long term to me was that Roman Reigns and I had accomplished everything that we could,' he said of the major creative shift. 'It was time for Seth Rollins to elevate himself to be declared the greatest in ring performer of this or any other generation.' Rollins is injured after an unfortunate moment at Saturday Night's Main Event last weekend, but Heyman is still focused on helping his allies Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. 'The natural progression is, 'What's the main event of WrestleMania 42, 43, 44, 45, 50?,'' Heyman pondered. 'It was time to get Bron Breakker ready for his future, which is to main event multi Wrestlemanias.' He added: 'And for Bronson Reed to get the credit as a monster that he deserves, since he was so dramatically underappreciated and underutilised as well.' The Hall of Famer acknowledged the real life elements of WrestleMania this year, as he walked out with Punk for the his best friend's first ever main event at the Showcase of the Immortals. However, he revealed: 'The moment I laid the law down to Roman Reigns and CM Punk and handed the chair to Seth Rollins, the first thing that popped into my head was, 'Wow, this is an all time WrestleMania moment. And now we're going to have to top it.'' His reputation as a creative genius comes with a lot of pressure, but Heyman doesn't quite look at it that way. '[There is] a common denominator in anyone that I've had the privilege of working with closely – be it Brock Lesnar, be it CM Punk, be it Roman Reigns, be it Seth Rollins, be it Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker,' he explained. 'They rise to the occasion. They respond to the pressure, and it creates an environment in which they give you an even greater performance.' So what keeps Heyman going, decades into his career? He won't be 'riding off into the sunset' any time soon. More Trending 'I look for the next spiritual orgasm that I can share with a stadium filled with 80 to 100,000 people, because otherwise, all I'm doing is living off the name,' he pondered. 'While my name is Paul Heyman, and people know it worldwide, I don't want to live off of the name. I want to earn the reputation that I've built.' View More » WWE 2K25 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23. WWE SummerSlam streams on Netflix on August 2 and 3. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Forget your weekend plans to binge all 6 episodes of 'exceptional' Netflix thriller MORE: Wrestling fans say 'prayers have been answered' as WWE icon returns home MORE: Hollywood stars lead fury as iconic show is cancelled after 32 years
