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Fox News
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
WWE star Naomi talks defending world title against the 'best of the best' at SummerSlam
WWE women's world champion Naomi is set to compete in one of the biggest matches in SummerSlam history when she looks to defend her title against Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Naomi, whose real name is Trinity Fatu, cashed in her Money in the Bank contract at Evolution earlier this month to insert herself into a title match that featured Ripley and Sky. She then pinned Sky to steal the show and the championship. In the first-ever two-night SummerSlam premium live event, Naomi will have to try to walk out of MetLife Stadium with the belt around her waist. "I'm super excited. The biggest match of my career for sure," she told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "At this stage of my career, to be able to step in there and be at this space as the champion against two of, and I genuinely believe this, the best female wrestlers I think we have – not just in this division but in the world. They're incredible. And I think their work and everything speaks for itself. "I'm at this point where I'm standing in there across from them, it's given me the confidence that I need, because I'm the champ, and I'm here and just being in there with the best of the best. I think it's gonna be incredible and really excited about it. It ain't gonna be easy, but I'm looking forward to it." Naomi's turn from being the fan favorite when she returned to WWE a few years ago to being a villain on the roster has been one of the most impressive and underrated stories of 2025. She was the one who attacked Jade Cargill in late December, forcing her out of action. Cargill returned at Elimination Chamber to deliver some payback. The rivalry culminated in a WrestleMania 41 match, where they made history competing in the first non-title women's match without a stipulation in the event's history. Naomi lost to Cargill, but warned the division to "proceed with caution." A huge goal was fulfilled when she won the women's Money in the Bank ladder match to get the contract and execute when the time was right. "Absolutely, 1,000%," she told Fox News Digital when asked whether it felt good to capitalize on the promise she made. "I definitely felt like a 'glow' I made a lot of promises that I just couldn't deliver (on). So, now that I have, it feels incredible." She added that fans aren't going to want to miss SummerSlam this year. The two-night event takes place on Saturday and Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.
Fox News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
WWE champ Naomi discusses big SummerSlam match
WWE star Naomi talks to Fox News Digital ahead of her match at SummerSlam against Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWE Monday Night Raw: matches announced and UK start time
Roman Reigns addresses his opponents and Rhea Ripley tags with hers on this evening's WWE Monday Night Raw Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The road to WWE SummerSlam has a few more stops before it arrives in New Jersey this weekend. One such stop is this evneing's WWE Monday Night Raw, taking place in Detroit, Michigan. Here's what's set to take place this evening on the final show for the red brand before the PLE, and what time you can catch all the action live in the United Kingdom. It's the final WWE Monday Night Raw this evening before one of the company's 'Big Four' PLEs takes place this weekend – WWE SummerSlam 2025! Taking place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, over two nights for the first time in the PLE's history, many eyes are focused on one man who 'can' be seen after his heel turn – John Cena. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This year's SummerSlam will be his last, as the record-setting WWE Undisputed Champion defends his title against Cody Rhodes. With the clock ticking away over the number of appearances he has left before we bid goodbye to the wrestling icon (I think it's safe to call him that now), will we see some trickery afoot and finally get the chance to cheer 'Big Match John'? Or does it also mean Cody Rhodes will turn to the dark side with his near obsession to win the title again? With The Original Tribal Chief Roman Reigns set to address his enemies tonight in Detroit, ahead of his and Jey Uso's tag match at SummerSlam against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, and Rhea Ripley in action both alongside and against her PLE opponents, it's set to be quite the dramatic final WWE Raw before the biggest party of the summer. Here's what's been announced so far for this evening's episode of WWE Monday Night Raw, alongside your UK start time this evening as the road to SummerSlam 2025 almost comes to its end. WWE Monday Night Raw preview - July 28 Rhea Ripley is set for action ahead of her triple threat Women's Championship match at this weekend's WWE SummerSlam event on this evening's episode of WWE Raw on Netflix. | WWE Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Stephanie Vaquer & Nikki Bella vs. Women's World Champion Naomi, Chelsea Green & The Secret Hervice A massive eight-woman tag team match is confirmed for Raw, pitting a star-studded quartet of Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Stephanie Vaquer, and Nikki Bella against Women's World Champion Naomi, Chelsea Green, and The Secret Hervice. With so much talent and tension in the ring, this promises to be a chaotic and impactful encounter. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Roman Reigns Will Be in Detroit En Route to SummerSlam The Head of the Table, Roman Reigns, is set to make a significant appearance on Raw. With SummerSlam on the horizon, where he will team with Jey Uso against the formidable duo of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, all eyes will be on the Tribal Chief. The WWE Universe will be eager to hear from Reigns as the monumental tag team showdown draws closer. World Tag Team Title Match: Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh (c) v The LWO The World Tag Team Championships will be on the line as the reigning champions, Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh, defend their titles against the fierce challenge of The LWO. Can The LWO capture the gold, or will the champions retain their grip on the division's top prize? Main Event Jey Uso Locks Horns with Bronson Reed In a crucial singles contest, "Main Event" Jey Uso will go head-to-head with Bronson Reed. This match serves as a direct prelude to the massive SummerSlam tag team showdown where Uso and Roman Reigns will face Reed and Bron Breakker, with Paul Heyman in the latter's corner. Expect fireworks as these two powerhouses collide. Gunther Has a Message for CM Punk World Heavyweight Champion Gunther is scheduled to deliver a message to his SummerSlam challenger, CM Punk. With their highly anticipated title match fast approaching, "The Ring General" will surely have strong words for "The Best in the World." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad CM Punk Prepares for His SummerSlam World Heavyweight Title Match Against Gunther CM Punk is confirmed to be on Raw, continuing his preparations for his huge World Heavyweight Title bout against Gunther at The Biggest Event of the Summer. Following Gunther's announced message, Punk's response will undoubtedly be a must-see segment. What time is WWE Monday Night Raw starting in the UK this evening? It's another late one of WWE fans this evening - your latest episode of WWE Monday Night Raw is scheduled to air on Netflix from 1am BST on July 29 2025, with on-demand repeats available shortly after broadcast. Make your predictions what could happen when John Cena faces Cody Rhodes at WWE SummerSlam this weekend - will he remain a bad guy or will we get a chance to cheer the future Hall of Famer during his last dates? Drop a comment down below and let us know what you think will happen.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
CM Punk, Rhea Ripley reveal chaos behind the scenes in Netflix's WWE: Unreal docuseries
What really happens before a WWE superstar steps into the ring? The new Netflix docuseries, WWE: Unreal, pulls back the curtain on the wild world of professional wrestling, featuring never-before-seen moments, creative chaos, and emotional truths from stars like CM Punk and Rhea Ripley. The show will premiere on July 29. Narrated by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, the five-episode series explores the creative pipeline that powers Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown, from WWE headquarters in Connecticut to the global stage. CM Punk, who returned to WWE in 2023 after nearly a decade away, told E Online that the show will reveal how a single idea can snowball into a headline-grabbing story. He told the publication that fans will learn the seed of an idea and the genesis of how it all 'goes from headquarters to on the road'. Rhea Ripley added that fans will witness how storylines take shape in closed-door meetings and how creative direction often shifts mid-show due to injuries, audience reactions, or last-minute changes. 'Things can change on the fly. They happen all the time,' said Ripley. Ripley, who vacated her Women's World Championship in April 2024 due to a shoulder injury, knows firsthand how unpredictable wrestling can be. She said, 'You are always stressed going out there. Things do go wrong.' CM Punk, echoing the sentiment, explained that his preparation routine changes depending on whether he is wrestling. He said that if he is wrestling, he will not deadlift the morning of a match. Despite their larger-than-life personas, even the top stars feel nervous before going live, stated another report in Netflix's . Ripley was quoted saying that it is a normal, human thing. She said she listens to music to channel her fierce alter ego, The Eradicator. 'Also, Triple H might give me a pep talk before I go out, that always helps,' she added. The show also spotlights heartfelt farewells, like John Cena getting ready to retire after over 20 years in WWE. Punk says he partly regrets leaving when he did, but it feels better to be back and work with Cena one last time. Punk, according to Tudum, also talked about a storyline that got canned but still gets him thinking; he was once in the running to play Vince McMahon's son from an affair. Punk says he does not want that to be reality, but he wonders how it would have played out. WWE: Unreal is just one of many sports documentaries on Netflix that give you a look behind the scenes, like Quarterback and Starting 5. Whether you have been watching WWE for years or are just starting out, Unreal is supposed to show you the actual drama behind all the staged craziness. Rhea Ripley is married to fellow WWE superstar Buddy Matthews (formerly Buddy Murphy). CM Punk's '31' tattoo refers to his younger sister's soccer jersey number. Rhea Ripley and Buddy Matthews have been married since June 2024.
Black America Web
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
‘WWE: Unreal' EXCLUSIVE: CM Punk & Rhea Ripley Think The Netflix Docuseries Won't Take Away Pro Wrestling's Magic
Yes, we all know that wrestling isn't real, but it still requires a lot of work, manpower, and physicality to make a WWE production come together. WWE: Unreal , the latest product of the deal between the sport's entertainment giant and Netflix, pulls back the curtain and gives wrestling junkies and casual fans an unprecedented look at how the sausage is made. WWE: Unreal gives us, for the first time, a look into the WWE writer's room and outside of the ring with your favorite WWE stars, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, and Xavier Woodsshowcasing their lives when they are not in character. Ahead of the docuseries release, CASSIUSLife's Men's Lifestyle and Pop Culture writer, Bernard 'Beanz' Smalls, spoke with WWE superstars CM Punk and Rhea Ripley about WWE: Unreal . CASSIUSLife / WWE: Unreal A magician never reveals his or her secrets, so it's no surprise that some wrestling fans feel the WWE shouldn't give this away, considering the writing and production process that goes into putting on a WWE live event. Both CM Punk and Rhea Ripley believe that this show will only benefit the product, not harm it, and welcome the intimate look into the company that pays them, as well as into their lives outside of the wrestling ring. 'I don't see it negatively affecting us. The cat's been out of the bag, ' CM Punk begins. 'I think it's up to us to try to figure out a way to put the toothpaste back in a tube and therein lies some of the magic that we're able to do because no matter what the fans think, they know it's my responsibility as the artist in the ring to lead them along and show them, that's the magic of CM Punk.' Netflix / WWE: Unreal Punk continues, 'You don't know where the line is, and I can kind of tread that water. I see it being no different after this airs, and I think it's just going to be kind of educational for the fans to see what we do on a daily basis.' Ripley adds, 'I think it would be very beneficial for them to understand what goes into just one TV day. So I'm excited to see it myself because I just think it's going to be a nice little learning curve for everyone.' Netflix / WWE: Unreal / Rhea Ripley Rhea Ripley is easily one of WWE's most popular superstars. She has taken the women's division of pro wrestling to new heights, alongside other superstars like Naomi, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and more. Ripley is also one of the most dominant superstars, who commands your attention as her music hits and she makes her entrance, and that's why she has become a fan favorite. A moment in the docuseries shows Ripley in a vulnerable moment before a big match, revealing the pro wrestler in an emotional funk and struggling to get into Mami mode. We asked her about that moment and how she was eventually able to get over her emotional breakdown in time for her WWE Raw on Netflix match. Ripley credited CM Punk with giving her a pep talk before the show, while also revealing she was in her head after suffering a major injury and worrying it might stunt her career. 'I was an emotional wreck because obviously I know what's happening. I was just scared for the future, and I didn't want the good times to end in a way,' Ripley explained. 'So I was just in my head. And then I also was scared about coming back because I was injured, and that first match back is always terrifying because you just don't know if you're going to re-injure yourself. You don't know if you're going to be good enough, rusty. You don't know what is going to happen when you get through the curtain. So I remember freaking out and Punk came up to me, he gave me a bit of a pep talk, told me to remember who the hell I am, which I needed to hear at that current time because I was a bit of a wreck.' She continues, 'But then we had the whole entrance where I would walk up and see Dom, and then we'd walk to the rain together. So that whole moment there with Dom was kind of a nice little goodbye in a way. And it kind of calmed me down because Dom has always been someone that was able to calm me down in such horrible situations for myself where I'm stressing myself out or working myself up. So he also helped me through it, and just hearing my music, my music is something that always snaps me into Rhea Ripley hearing. That was definitely a good help as well.' Netflix / WWE: Unreal / CM Punk Finally, we asked CM Punk about his highly publicized breakup with the WWE and his fallout with Triple H, who is now the Chief Content Officer of the company. The docuseries explores CM Punk's fallout with both WWE and Triple H, stemming from his disappointment with not receiving the WrestleMania shine he had long sought. We also see Punk's growth and his reaction after finally fulfilling one of his lifelong dreams in his professional wrestling career. We asked if Punk would have done anything differently or if he was satisfied with how things ultimately turned out and he revealed that he is not the type of person who lives with regrets. 'I'm a guy that doesn't have any regrets. Everything in this world happens for a reason. The only thing I can tell you is that in 2014, I had to go, for better or for worse,' Punk tells CASSIUSLife. 'I didn't want to, but I knew I had to. I was burnt out. The wheels were coming off. And it was a business of what have you done for me lately? And I was literally killing myself trying to prove myself to people that if they didn't see it by then, they weren't ever going to see it. So I peaced out.' Punk continues, 'Time, kind of did its thing and it brought us back here. And just my perspective is completely different. I don't look back and say, oh, I would've done this different. I wish somebody would've done this different. That's a waste of time. I think if you look back too often, you're going to wind up not seeing where you're going. And I'm focused on the future, and the future's bright as hell right now. I love working with Triple H hand in hand on a lot of stuff and there's just a trust there now that wasn't there before.' Netflix's WWE: Unreal premieres July 27th. SEE ALSO 'WWE: Unreal' EXCLUSIVE: CM Punk & Rhea Ripley Think The Netflix Docuseries Won't Take Away Pro Wrestling's Magic was originally published on
