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Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bryan Danielson Breaks Silence on Pro Wrestling Future
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. AEW star Bryan Danielson has admitted that his recent physical involvement at the All In: Texas pay-per-view was not entirely approved by the company's medical staff. The "American Dragon" confirmed that he performed several un-cleared moves during his surprise appearance. Danielson discussed the incident on the latest episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, hosted by his wife, Brie Garcia, and her sister, Nikki Garcia. He confirmed that despite his year-long absence from the ring, he still got caught up in the moment. "Some Of Them I Did Not Clear" During the podcast, Brie asked her husband if he was supposed to do all the moves he performed when he ran in to help "Hangman" Adam Page at All In. Danielson admitted that some of his actions were not pre-approved. "Well, some of them I had cleared, some of them I did not," Danielson said, before adding with a laugh, "But I was feeling it!" He specifically mentioned that AEW's Dr. Sampson "did think I was an idiot" for his actions. Despite his recent physical appearances, including a quick match at a TV taping and an appearance at an ROH show, Danielson was firm when asked if he was officially back. "No, I'm not back," he stated. March 3, 2024 – AEW Continental Champion / NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion / ROH World Champion Eddie Kingston takes a kick from Bryan Danielson during AEW Revolution. March 3, 2024 – AEW Continental Champion / NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion / ROH World Champion Eddie Kingston takes a kick from Bryan Danielson during AEW Revolution. Jeff Jones/AEW More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Dangerous History Danielson's admission is significant given his well-documented history of career-threatening injuries. He was famously forced into a multi-year retirement from WWE in 2016 due to a series of concussions and post-concussion seizures. After a long and arduous journey of seeing specialists, he was miraculously cleared to return in 2018. Danielson's current absence from AEW stems from a neck injury that was worsened at the Dynasty pay-per-view last year. This history explains why his wife, fans, and the AEW medical team would be so concerned about him getting physically involved, especially with un-cleared, high-impact moves like a suicide dive. A Complicated Relationship Danielson's appearance at All In was also significant from a storyline perspective. He interfered in the main event Texas Death Match between Jon Moxley and "Hangman" Adam Page. The men Danielson brawled with—Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, and Gabe Kidd—were all members or associates of the Blackpool Combat Club, a faction that Danielson himself founded alongside Moxley. Danielson's last televised match was a loss to Moxley at WrestleDream in October 2024. His run-in at All In was a direct confrontation with his former stablemates, suggesting that even if he is "not back," his story with the BCC is far from over. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Panic on Hassan-Solapur Express as smoke emits from coach
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Jul 21 (PTI) Panic gripped passengers aboard the Hassan–Solapur Superfast Express after dense smoke billowed from one of its coaches early on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 5:45 am near Marathur village in Kalaburagi district, when train number 11312 was en route to Solapur, railway sources said. According to railway officials, thick smoke was seen coming from the brake binding of the fourth coach due to a technical fault. Alert railway staff at Marathur noticed the issue and immediately signalled to stop the train. As the train came to a halt, anxious passengers hurriedly exited with their luggage, fearing a fire. However, railway personnel quickly addressed the issue, preventing casualties and damage. Authorities have initiated a technical inspection to ascertain the cause of the malfunction. PTI COR GMS ROH Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Opera cast member unfurls Palestine flag during curtain call on London stage
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A performer used a curtain call to wave a Palestinian flag on the stage of the Royal Opera House. The protest took place at the end of a performance of Giuseppe Verdi's il Trovatore on Saturday night, while the rest of the cast were taking their bows and receiving applause. Footage of the incident showed ROH's director of opera Oliver Mears step out on to the stage and mount an unsuccessful attempt to grab the green, white and red flag from the dancer. Other staff members standing in the wings are seen shouting messages to the actor involved. The move has been condemned as 'completely inappropriate' by the operators of the theatre theatre, who said they strive for political impartiality. One spectator posted on X: 'Extraordinary scenes at the Royal Opera House tonight. 'During the curtain call for Il Trovatore one of the background artists came on stage waving a Palestine flag. Just stood there, no bowing or shouting. Someone off stage kept trying to take it off him. Incredible.' Musician and Opera enthusiast Stephen Ratcliffe wrote on X: 'Controversy at end of Trovatore @rbo_org tonight when an extra /chorus member unfurled a Palestinian flag. Off stage manager tried to grapple with him but he held his ground. Bet he won't be working there again.' An ROH spokesperson said the display was a spontaneous act by the artist which was not approved by the theatre and was 'completely inappropriate for a curtain call'. More Trending They said: 'The display of the flag was spontaneous and unauthorised action by the artist. 'It was not approved by the Royal Ballet and Opera and is not in line with our commitment to political impartiality.' The show was the last in a series of 11 performances of Adele Thomas' production of il Trovatore at the opera house, the BBC reported. Verdi's four-act opera sees troubadour Manrico go head to head with rival Count di Luna for their lover Leonora's heart, while a devastating curse threatens to put an unexpected spin on events. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Dozens more Palestinians 'shot dead by Israeli troops while seeking aid' MORE: Three women arrested on terror charges after van driven into defense factory MORE: Over 70 arrests at UK protests after Israel kills 59 Palestinians
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Commercial Taxes Dept in Karnataka sets up helpline after bribe complaints
Last Updated: Bengaluru, Jul 20 (PTI) The Commercial Taxes department has launched a dedicated helpline to combat corruption and ensure strict action against erring staff, to address complaints regarding bribe demands by officials concerning UPI-related matters. In a press release, the Additional Commissioner of Commercial Taxes said the department has received information through media and other sources that certain officers and staff have allegedly demanded bribes in connection with UPI-related issues. It has also come to the attention of the department that a few middlemen are demanding money from traders under the pretext of offering assistance in such matters, the department. Taking serious note of the issue, the department reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and assured that appropriate action would be taken against officials or staff found guilty. Traders have been urged to report any such incidents immediately by contacting the department's helpline at 18004256300, which is available from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm on working days. PTI GMS ROH Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Skift
15-07-2025
- Business
- Skift
Why the AI Revolution in Travel Depends on Payment Infrastructure
AI is transforming travel tech, but to truly benefit, hotels need to modernize their payment systems. Skift Podcast Compelling discussions with travel industry leaders and creatives who are helping to shape the future of travel. Compelling discussions with travel industry leaders and creatives who are helping to shape the future of travel. Learn More AI is rapidly reshaping the travel industry, but companies that want to fully leverage its potential must prioritize their payment infrastructure, says Jess Conroy, founder and CEO of ROH, a payment management platform for the hospitality sector. Conroy, who launched ROH two years ago, recently raised $9.2 million in a funding round led by Highgate Technology Ventures and Acrew Capital. Prior to ROH, Conroy launched Carats & Cake, a platform that provided assistance to couples looking to pay the upfront cost of wedding event venues. During a recent episode of the Skift Travel Podcast, Conroy talked about the critical role payments play as both the starting point and final touch of the guest experience – 'payments are the infrastructure play,' she told Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali. Listen to This Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Why Payment Infrastructure Is Important Conroy said 80% of transactions at hotels currently require an employee to manually process them. • 'If we don't invest in the infrastructure, especially today in the environment with AI and all the technology, if you don't have an infrastructure, you can't exploit any of the innovation that's coming.' • 'If you don't have the right foundation, the woman whose desk has a stack of papers on it, they're gonna be so far behind and trying to take advantage of any innovation.' How ROH Works Conroy provided an example of a hotel event to illustrate how ROH automates the process of managing payments, which has historically been highly manual — from signing contracts to paying invoices and tracking changes. • 'That contract gets loaded into our system, our software reads that contract, (and) automatically sends you out invoices.' • 'It allows you to one-click pay — however you choose to pay. (It) automatically sends payment confirmations, and then follows up with you throughout the duration of that booking.' She added that if the value of the booking were to change, the additional information would be stored inside ROH, and the system would adjust automatically. Limited Areas of Innovation Conroy, who considers ROH to be 'a payments software business,' said that all the innovation she's seen during her roughly 15 years working in hospitality has focused on top-line revenue growth. • 'Generating more revenue, making every experience more valuable back to the business owner definitely matters.' • 'But what was often overlooked is the fact that for every new revenue stream, the support became very operationally inefficient.' What ROH Is Looking to Accomplish However, ROH isn't meant to replace other platforms. • 'We like to think that we're sort of the underpinnings, if you will, and we're not trying to be another system.' • 'We're trying to be a foundational layer that can eventually speak to the other systems that they're already using.' Conroy added that if hotels don't have to worry about payment-related issues, they can 'get back to hospitality.' • 'And you can get back to having the people on property focus on revenue-generating activities.' • 'As opposed to what a lot of time is spent on today, which are operational burdens that really shouldn't exist with the technology we have today.' Related
