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Newsweek
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Cena Names Favorite WWE Feuds of All-Time
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. Now in his record-breaking 17th world championship reign, John Cena can easily make a case that he is the greatest professional wrestler of all time. While Cena is definitely talented and has earned this status, no pro wrestler reaches the pinnacles of the business without worthy opponents and iconic feuds. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Asuka In-Ring Return Update: Report Hulk Hogan had Rowdy Roddy Piper, Shawn Michaels had Bret Hart (and vice versa), and Stone Cold Steve Austin had Vince McMahon. And according to Cena, he has three feuds he would consider his greatest. LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: Wrestler John Cena picks up wrestler Randy Orton as wrestler Triple H (R) looks on during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24,... LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: Wrestler John Cena picks up wrestler Randy Orton as wrestler Triple H (R) looks on during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MoreDuring a recent appearance at Philadelphia Fan Expo, Cena was asked what his top three feuds in his career were. "I guess our goal as performers are to try and get you guys interested," Cena said, per Jeremy Lambert of Fightful. "Some of the most interesting ones over the years might have been The Rock, CM Punk, the third one I'll leave up to the fans." John Cena was at the Philadelphia Fan Expo and names The Rock, CM Punk and Randy Orton as his favorite feuds — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) May 27, 2025 After the fan mentioned Randy Orton, Cena quickly replied, "You know what, Randy Orton." More Pro Wrestling: AEW President Tony Khan Calls Out WWE Counter Programming Given all the excellent feuds he's been a part of, Cena isn't wrong with these three choices. Cena's feud with The Rock remains one off the most high-profile rivalries in the history of professional wrestling, main eventing two WrestleManias and creating some of the biggest buzz in the industry. Meanwhile, Cena's rivalry with CM Punk featured some of the greatest matches in both wrestler's careers. This includes their incredible match at Money in the Bank 2011 where CM Punk left the stadium with the WWE Championship. Finally, Cena's feud with Orton dates back to when they were in Ohio Valley Wrestling, WWE's old developmental system. Because of this, its hard to think of either Superstar without mentioning the other. While these are three excellent choices for Cena's greatest rivalries, there are others that truly brought out the best out of him, including Bryan Danielson, AJ Styles, John Bradshaw Layfield, Shawn Michaels, and, of course, Edge. More Pro Wrestling: Former AEW Wrestler To Make WWE In-Ring Debut Legendary Wrestling Announcer Jim Ross To Undergo Surgery WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Shares Major Injury Update Pro Wrestling Legend Jim Ross Shares Major Surgery Update WWE Legend Reveals Secret Meeting AEW's MJF About Dream Match For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Departing WWE Star Fires Back At Hurtful Fan Label
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. Following a series of WWE talent releases in 2025 that included main roster names like Braun Strowman and NXT departures such as Cora Jade, it emerged that Shotzi's contract with the company would also not be renewed. Despite this news, and a planned feud with Chelsea Green reportedly being scrapped, Shotzi is apparently already being "overwhelmed by interest" from other promotions ahead of her WWE deal concluding in July. Amid these developments, Shotzi took to social media to forcefully address online fans who have labeled her "injury prone," particularly after an ACL injury sidelined her for much of 2024. She directly refuted these claims, stating, "You idiots don't know what injury prone means one major injury in 12 years is 'injury prone.'" 'Injury prone' is a term that you wanna be smart marks overuse to sound smart. 100% of the wrestlers you are calling injury prone are not, they are just human. — Shotzi (@ShotziWWE) May 25, 2025 She further criticized the misuse of the term: "'Injury prone' is a term that you wanna be smart marks overuse to sound smart. 100% of the wrestlers you are calling injury prone are not, they are just human." Shotzi's journey with WWE began with the 2015 season of Tough Enough, though a failed medical led to her early withdrawal from the competition. She officially signed with the company in late 2019, making her mark on the NXT brand as Shotzi Blackheart. Her distinctive punk-rock inspired persona, complete with a signature miniature tank entrance, quickly resonated with fans, leading to her being named the NXT Breakout Star of the Year in 2020. A significant highlight during her time in NXT was capturing the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship alongside Ember Moon in March 2021. Randy Orton has some fun in the crowd during Backlash France at LDLC Arena on May 4, 2024 in Lyon, France. Randy Orton has some fun in the crowd during Backlash France at LDLC Arena on May 4, 2024 in Lyon, France. WWE/Getty Images More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Promoted to the SmackDown brand in July 2021, Shotzi initially formed a tag team with Tegan Nox and later partnered with Raquel Rodriguez. One of her most prominent main roster moments came when she challenged Ronda Rousey for the SmackDown Women's Championship at Survivor Series WarGames in November 2022. In 2023, Shotzi was involved in a deeply personal storyline with Damage CTRL, during which she bravely shaved her head on television, an act that also served as a poignant real-life tribute to her sister who was battling cancer at the time. She made a return to NXT in late 2023 and early 2024, briefly aligning with Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley, before the recent news of her upcoming contract expiration surfaced. Given her established name on the independent scene prior to WWE, Shotzi is expected to have numerous opportunities available to her. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Fox News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Trick Williams captures TNA World Championship at NXT Battleground in history-making moment
Trick Williams made history on Sunday night at NXT Battleground when he defeated Joe Hendry for the TNA World Championship in the final match of the premium live event. Williams took aim at Hendry in recent weeks as the latter superstar had been riding high. Hendry won the TNA World Championship against Nic Nemeth at TNA Genesis. He has appeared on WWE television since then as he entered the Royal Rumble this past February and stepped up to the plate to take on Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41. However, Williams became Hendry's primary opponent when the Scotsman called him out late last month. He even interfered in Williams' attempt to become the No. 1 contender battle royal for the NXT Championship. It allowed the Battleground match to be made official. Williams and Hendry fought valiantly. As the match wore on, Williams tried to use the TNA belt to clock Hendry. The referee took it away from him before he could use it. Hendry rolled him up before he could use it but only got a two-count. Hendry went for the Standing Ovation before Williams raked his eyes. Williams hit a flapjack on Hendry, who fell face-first onto the title, which laid on the canvas. Williams hit a Trick Shot on Hendry and pinned him for the win. Williams became the first active WWE-connected superstar to hold the TNA World Championship – a significant moment in the two companies' recent partnership. Hendry was the only champion who failed to defend their title on the card. Sol Ruca defeated Kelani Jordan to retain the Women's North American Championship. Stephanie Vaquer topped Jordynne Grace to keep the NXT Women's Championship. Oba Femi defended the NXT Championship against Myles Borne. It is unclear what the future will hold for Williams, but it should give him a huge boost of momentum for the next few weeks. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Cena Should Face a New Opponent at Saturday Night's Main Event
John Cena's farewell tour has featured a record-shattering championship win over Cody Rhodes, followed by the renewal of a 20-year rivalry with Randy Orton. Next week on Saturday Night's Main Event, Cena will take on another former opponent, R-Truth. Cena defended the WWE title against R-Truth at the Capital Punishment pay-per-view in 2011. You can watch the whole match here. Truth was a villain at the time, but now he is a naïve babyface. Even though Cena put him through a table at the Backlash press conference, Truth still believes in the values that made Cena a hero. Advertisement But with time running out on Cena's career, something has to change. We know that Cena will eventually renew his rivalry with CM Punk, and Cody Rhodes will get a rematch for the WWE title. But Cena has announced that his final match will take place in December in Boston. So, he needs to face some new opponents before these opportunities are lost forever. Maybe we should say this guy's name. And he will appear! TNA champion Joe Hendry hasn't been shy about wanting a match with Cena. While that would make TNA fans happy, it doesn't make a lot of sense from a wrestling standpoint because Hendry lost handily to Orton at WrestleMania 41. Advertisement However, WWE has a lot of other younger wrestlers who could challenge Cena for the title. Logan Paul vs. John Cena would be worthy of headlining the two-night SummerSlam in New Jersey this August. They're both heels, but it would be an intriguing match. Bron Breakker is another heel opponent who would become a 'made man' if he could defeat Cena and win his first WWE championship. On the babyface side, Jey Uso would be a great opponent for Cena, and he could put his World title on the line. This would give Cena the possibility of extending his record to 18 World titles. U.S. champion Jacob Fatu and Penta would also be intriguing opponents for Cena. Dominik Mysterio is gaining fan support, and he could try to avenge his father's WWE title loss against Cena in 2011. Poor Rey Mysterio lost the title on the same show that he won it! Go ahead, watch this one, too. Who could become an instant star by defeating John Cena? Oba Femi. He's already outgrowing the NXT championship, and he could make a big splash by defeating Cena, just like Kevin Owens did when he came up from NXT in 2015. Advertisement Cena's retirement story has the entire WWE in uncharted waters. The current champion is leaving on a certain date, leaving one final possibility. What if nobody beats Cena, and he takes the belt home? Related: Becky Lynch Sounds Off on Hulk Hogan Comparison Related: Rhea Ripley Sends Strong Message to Fans Online
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will Randy Orton return to haunt John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event? All we know
The Undisputed Champion John Cena is set to take on R-Truth in a non-title match at Saturday Night's Main Event on May 24. The match has the potential to be a one-sided affair with the Cenation leader picking up an easy win over the 53-year-old lower mid-card act. However, it may prove to be a nightmare for the soon-to-retire star if a ghost from his past decides to how up at the event. Randy Orton to return at Saturday Night's Main Event? Randy Orton and John Cena have been arch-rivals for over two decades. In fact, their rivalry defined the WWE for fans of the 'Ruthless Aggression' era. The two recently faced of for 'the last time' at Backlash where the 'The Last Real Champion' emerged victorious after resorting to under-handed techniques. Fans haven't heard from Orton since. There is a possibility of him interfering in Crena and Truth's match at Saturday Night's Main Event to teach the Cenation Leader a lesson. Hypothetically speaking, 'The Viper' could return during the match when the referee is down and nail Cena with the RKO. He could also attack Truth for costing him the Undisputed title at Backlash. The above angle, however, is speculative. Orton is currently not advertised for the show. What happened at WWE Backlash? Randy Orton and John Cena put on a classic at Backlash and hit each other with their finishers. The match also included a couple of referee bumps. At one point, Orton geared up to hit Cena with the punt kick but could not as Truth made the save and received an RKO for his actions, This distraction, however, gave Cena a chance to deliver a low blow and nail him with the belt to pick up the win. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here
