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Time of India
4 hours 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.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE set to welcome Mariah May and Jordynne Grace in major roster shift
Image via AEW The women's division in WWE looks set for a shake-up, as former AEW Women's World Champion Mariah May is reportedly WWE-bound. AEW quietly removed May from their online roster on Friday, signaling her official exit and fueling speculation about her long-rumored move to Stamford. Known as 'The Glamour,' May rose to prominence in AEW following a headline-making feud with Toni Storm. That rivalry culminated in her capturing the AEW Women's Title at All In London 2024 before dropping it back to Storm at Grand Slam Australia in February. Her last AEW appearance came at Revolution 2025, where she unsuccessfully challenged for the title once again. Now, as WWE gears up for Evolution II on July 13, a pay-per-view focused solely on female talent - fans believe May could make her first appearance there. Why May chose WWE over a bigger paycheck While May was reportedly offered competitive deals from other promotions, including a possible AEW renewal, reports suggest that the move to WWE was driven by personal ambition. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer claimed that, like Stephanie Vaquer, May prioritized a WrestleMania moment over a bigger paycheck elsewhere. 'It's the same reason they didn't get Will Ospreay or Okada,' Meltzer noted. 'May and Vaquer just valued the dream of WWE more than anything.' Adding to the excitement, Jordynne Grace, who has been part of NXT in recent months as part of WWE's integration with TNA, is also rumored to be heading to SmackDown. Her promotion would follow recent main roster debuts of Roxanne Perez and Giulia, both of whom are confirmed for the Money in the Bank women's ladder match next week. If Grace and May debut around the same time, WWE's women's roster could see a significant refresh - especially heading into the high-profile summer stretch. Social media has been buzzing with fan excitement. One user commented, 'Best signing in 2025, thus far!' while another warned, 'Somebody tell the divas to buckle up, the new era just entered the chat.' May's confident social media presence has also stirred buzz. Recently, she shut down dating rumors with a witty post: 'I only like hot women that are older than me.' With Evolution II and Money in the Bank around the corner, all eyes are now on WWE's next moves. Whether it's SmackDown or a surprise PLE debut, Mariah May looks ready to step into the spotlight.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tension builds between John Cena and Logan Paul ahead of Money in the Bank
Image via WWE The upcoming Money in the Bank event on June 7 is already stirring excitement, but behind the scenes on WWE SmackDown, tensions between WWE Champion John Cena and his tag team partner Logan Paul have started to show. The duo is set to team up against Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso in what promises to be a high-stakes tag team match. However, their alliance seems far from smooth, as recent SmackDown episodes have revealed moments of disagreement and frustration between the two. SmackDown Showdown Reveals Early Signs of Discord On the May 30 episode of SmackDown, the segment opened with Rhodes and Uso standing in the ring, only to be interrupted by Cena, who quickly brought out Paul to join him. Cena spoke highly of Paul, praising him for 'doing WWE better than any professional wrestler.' This endorsement, however, did not prevent a clash of opinions soon after. FULL SEGMENT: Cody Rhodes goes in on John Cena and Logan Paul in epic promo: SmackDown, May 30, 2025 The tension arose when Uso challenged Cena and Paul to an immediate brawl. Cena appeared reluctant to engage, preferring to walk away, but Paul insisted on accepting the challenge. This disagreement between Cena and Paul led to a brief but noticeable argument, highlighting cracks in their partnership. The verbal sparring quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, but it was Rhodes and Uso who gained the upper hand. They landed their signature Co-D combo, Cody Cutter and 1D - and ended the show with Rhodes holding Cena's WWE Championship belt aloft, a symbolic moment that hinted at Cena's frustration. Verbal Exchanges and Fan Reactions Add to the Drama The bitterness between Cena and Paul was further underscored earlier in the show when Cena called out Rhodes and Uso as 'wannabes' and labeled them 'John Cena wannabes.' He also defended Paul, calling him a 'self-made man' and suggesting that Paul didn't need to pay his dues like others. Paul followed this up with verbal attacks on Uso and Rhodes, claiming he nearly won the World Heavyweight Championship on his own. However, the differences between Cena and Paul became more evident when Paul pushed Cena to join a brawl he seemed hesitant to enter. Cena's reluctance contrasted with Paul's eagerness to fight, leaving fans wondering how well this tag team can function. Fans on social media have noticed the tension as well. A tweet from Wrestle Ops highlighted that 'Cena and Paul's alliance has only begun and there's already tension.' Fans have expressed mixed feelings about the partnership, with some doubting Paul's role and others questioning Cena's current direction. With only one more SmackDown episode before Money in the Bank, all eyes will be on Cena and Paul's relationship as the countdown begins for their high-profile match. Whether they can put aside their differences or if this internal conflict will cost them the match remains to be seen.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
SmackDown: WWE subtly hints at John Cena's expected face turn, here's what may happen next
The latest episode of SmackDown ended with an intense segment in which John Cena-Logan Paul shared the ring with Cody Rhodes-Jey Uso ahead of their tag match at Money in the Bank. The YouTuber will be joining forces with the current Undisputed Champion to take on 'QB1' and the reigning World Heavyweight Champion at the Premium Live Event. The segment played out as expected, with the babyfaces (Uso and Rhodes) standing tall over the heels (Paul and Cena). However, a key moment during the segment caught everyone's attention as it suggested that 'The Franchise Player' may become a good guy (face) again. All is not well between John Cena and Logan Paul? Cody Rhodes kicked off the final segment of the night with a fiery promo in which he addressed the events that transpired at WrestleMania 41 where he lost the Undisputed title to John Cena after Travis Scott interfered. 'QB1' was then joined by Jey Uso. The two were soon interrupted by John Cena, who spewed venom on them and accused them of being 'wannabes'. The soon-to-retire star then revealed that Logan Paul was in the building. 'The Maverick' soon made his way to the ring. This led to a brawl between the two sides. Rhodes and Uso were on the same page. However, Cena and Paul were not. At one point, 'The Last Real Champion' even tried to walk away. He, however, changed his mind after an insult from Rhodes. This led to absolute chaos. In the end, Rhodes hit Logan Paul with a 'Cody Cutter' and nailed Cena with a 'Beautiful Disaster' as they closed the show. Logan Paul to turn John Cena at Money in the Bank? Cena and Paul are not on the same page. And, this suggests that the veteran may soon turn face. In fact, this could happen as early as the Money in the Bank event. Hypothetically, the YouTuber could turn on Cena at the event after some miscommunication. This could force The Marine actor to reassess his priorities and once again become the baby face he was before 'selling his soul' to The Rock at Elimination Chamber. If this happens, it will be along expected lines. Dave Meltzer, a pro wrestling journalist, had earlier told Indiatimes that the star will turn a 'hero' again before calling time on his career later this year. 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
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena & Cody Rhodes' face-off ends in a brawl after surprises from both stars on WWE SmackDown
and Cody Rhodes face to face for the first time since their clash at WrestleMania 41. WWE SmackDown this week was highly anticipated following the announcement of formidable rivals, John Cena and Cody Rhodes, coming face-to-face with each other. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This was the first encounter between the two megastars since their epic clash in the main event of WrestleMania 41, where Cena dethroned Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE title. The two met, brought surprises for the fans and ended up brawling ahead of their scheduled match coming up. John Cena and Cody Rhodes had an intense segment on WWE SmackDown Cody Rhodes made his return to WWE at Saturday Night's Main Event to aid as he was being attacked by John Cena and . Both sides are set to collide in a huge tag team match at WWE's next PLE, Money in the Bank. Before that, Cena and Rhodes were announced to meet in a one-on-one confrontation on this week's SmackDown, taking place in Knoxville, Tennessee. The American Nightmare came out first and spoke about his crushing defeat at the hands of Cena at WrestleMania 41. He revealed to have spoken to a number of individuals who applauded his title reign. Following that, he brought out a surprise for the fans in the form of an unexpected appearance from his partner, World Heavyweight Champion, Jey Uso. As he came down to the ring and was YEETin with the audience, John Cena finally emerged and made his way to the ringside area. He got into the ring to launch shots at them and then brought out a surprise of his own. It was his MITB partner, Logan Paul, who came out and launched a rant against Rhodes and Uso, calling them "Nepo babies," while claiming he and Cena were self-made. Following some exchange of words, both teams got into an all-out brawl. Rhodes and Uso got the upperhand over Cena and Paul and sent them packing to the outside of the ring. The duo stood tall at the end of the show, and Rhodes held Cena's title to make a statement. Also read:
