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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
R-Truth's net worth and contract details: How much did the WWE legend make?
The WWE released veteran wrestler R-Truth, 17 years after he joined the company and went on to establish himself as a fan favourite. R-TRUTH made the announcement through a post on the social media platform X. "I'm sorry to inform you all. I just got released from WWE," he said Sunday. "I want to thank WWE for the ride, but MOSTLY I want to thank each and EVERYONE OF YOU who was along for the ride. Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you," the post by R-Truth read. R-Truth's release by the WWE happened as his contract with the company was due to expire and would not be renewed beyond that point. But he has nevertheless carved out a decent net worth for himself. Here is a bird's eye view of R-Truth's net worth and contract details: Ronnie Aaron Killings, better known by his ring name R-Truth, has a staggering net worth of around $3 million, according to a report by Sportskeeda. In the business, R-Truth was primarily endorsed by WWE merchandise sales, WWE shops, and 2K Games. He was also endorsed by the clothing brand Cult of Individuality and featured on the front cover of Your Voice Hip Hop magazine. According to reports, R-Truth's annual salary as part of his WWE contract was $550,000. R-Truth's release ends his second stint with the WWE, which began in 2008. He had a two-year stint in WWE from 1999-2001, but became a prominent star during his time with TNA Wrestling from 2002-07. Although he never won the WWE Championship, R-Truth's 17-year run was memorable. While he first connected with fans as he rapped his entrance music with the "what's up?" chant, he was known for being one of the best comedic wrestlers in the business. He constantly brought laughter to segments and made fellow talent break character on-air. The 53-year-old faced John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event on May 24. Cena defeated R-Truth in what would be his last WWE match as he retired after the clash.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is Seth Rollins' net worth in 2025? Current salary and more explored
Image via WWE Seth Rollins ' success in WWE has transformed into incredible fame and fortune this year. WWE has seen the rise of many top-tier talents in the modern era, but only a few can be called marquee attractions. One name on top of that list is Seth "Freakin" Rollins. The Visionary has been a part of WWE for more than a decade and has been one of their top performers of this generation. His remarkable success and popularity have led to a significant rise in his wealth and financial standing in 2025. What is Seth Rollins' net worth in 2025? According to sources like Sportskeeda and Celebrity Net Worth, Seth Rollins has amassed an incredible fortune this year. As of now, The Revolutionary of WWE has earned an impressive net worth close to $12 million, which primarily comes from his contract as a WWE superstar. What is Seth Rollins' current salary in 2025? Seth Rollins, reported by the same outlets, is said to be close to $3 million annually, justifying his status as one of the top WWE superstars of the business. Is Seth Rollins still a full-time performer in WWE? Unlike many of his top-tier contemporaries like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins is very much a full-time WWE performer, making regular appearances on RAW and competing on the red brand. At WrestleMania 41, he defeated CM Punk and Roman Reigns in the main event after Paul Heyman betrayed both of his opponents and sided with him. On the RAW after WrestleMania, the duo cemented their alliance. On the same show, Rollins and Heyman added rising star Bron Breakker to their ranks. The trio had been laying a path of dominance in the last few weeks on Monday Night RAW. At the May 2025 edition of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, the faction added one more powerful ally to their stable. It was none other than the returning Bronson Reed. He was embroiled in a heated feud with Rollins last year and later on, injured his ankle, putting him on the shelf for months. However, after recruiting a heavy mercenary like Reed, Seth Rollins' strength and power have grown significantly. With The Visionary set to establish his vision in WWE, it remains to be seen what he has planned next. Also read: WWE and Zenni team up for bold new eyewear deal
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The dark allure of Anime villains: The psychology of Pain, Aizen, Sukuna and more
Credits: Sportskeeda Anime has a rich tradition of complex villains whose personal stories go beyond simple evil. Characters like Pain (Nagato) from Naruto Shippuden , Aizen from Bleach , and Sukuna from Jujutsu Kaisen each carry deep backstories – from trauma and loss to grand ambitions. Fans often find these anime villains as compelling as the heroes, sometimes more so. Psychology helps explain why. Research suggests that villains with tragic pasts or human motives can evoke empathy, making them relatable. In fact, when a villain faces defeat, our brain's 'pain matrix' can kick in – we worry about their fate and even root for them. One fan blog notes that viewers may think 'I hate you, but I understand where you're coming from' and may secretly want the villain to win. This empathic response to villains helps explain their popularity: by seeing 'the humanity and underlying struggles' in a foe like Pain or Madara, audiences can feel sympathy and admiration. Complex villains and Anime morality Unlike one-dimensional bad guys, many popular antagonists blur moral lines. For example, Pain Naruto's arc is fueled by real loss: he endured war, witnessed the death of loved ones, and concluded that shared suffering is the only path to peace. His philosophy ('If one does not experience the same pain, they will never truly understand') forces hero and audience alike to question what 'justice' really means. In Bleach , Aizen presents a friendly facade but is actually a manipulative mastermind who wants godlike power. His calm, condescending style (dropping polite pronouns only after revealing his true self) exemplifies narcissistic ambition. In Jujutsu Kaisen , Sukuna is unabashedly evil – he 'lives only to fulfill his own whims and pleasures'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cinnamon: The Greatest Enemy of Blood Sugar Magazine Glyco Learn More Undo Yet fans are enthralled by his charisma and sheer power. Sportskeeda describes Sukuna as 'shrewd and strategic' with an 'extremely charismatic personality' that is 'both awe-inspiring and terrifying'. This mix of brutal power and confidence makes even a cruel character like Sukuna a fan favorite in the psychological anime community. Credits: CBR Trauma, power and redemption Many anime villains begin as victims of their world. Naruto's Pain grew up under war and was orphaned; his turn to villainy is steeped in that trauma. Similarly, One Piece's Doflamingo suffered childhood abuse as a former Celestial Dragon, feeding an extreme worldview. Fans often sympathize once they learn these backstories. As one analysis notes, anime series frequently reveal villains' humanity over time: Pain, Madara, Obito (also from Naruto ) 'initially appeared as detestable foes. However, as their backstories unfold, their humanity and underlying struggles become evident, earning them sympathy and admiration from fans'. Hunter x Hunter's Meruem illustrates this deeply. Born as the ruthless Chimera Ant King, he is utterly heartless at first. But through his bond with Komugi, a blind girl, Meruem begins to understand kindness and mortality. His transformation 'from a cold antagonist to an empathetic being is a storytelling masterclass' that challenges viewers' notions of evil and redemption. Such redemption arcs – often absent in Western villains – are key to anime morality : they show that even the darkest characters can reveal light, and that justice is complicated. Why fans love the villains Credits: CBR So why do complex villains sometimes outshine the heroes? Part of it is sheer charisma. Doflamingo's flamboyant cruelty and Aizen's cold genius make them endlessly entertaining. Part is relatability: many fans see a bit of their own struggles in these characters. Studies even suggest people pay more attention to villains than heroes, wondering if they'll ever get redemption. When Pain narrates the cycle of hatred or Meruem reflects on life, viewers get profound philosophy rarely seen in action shows. The result is a deep connection. Social media and surveys back this up: Sukuna topped many recent character popularity polls, and Meruem remains a fan favorite long after Hunter x Hunter ended. As Sportskeeda notes, fans tend to 'encounter villains whose actions, while unjustifiable, are rooted in circumstances that offer an understanding of their motivations'. This shift from disdain to empathy often makes villains more memorable and beloved. Indeed, timesofindia and other outlets list many anime bad guys (from Team Rocket to Dio Brando to Griffith) among fans' top favorites. These cult followings show that well-written antagonists have a real cultural impact: they spawn memes, inspire fan art, and even spark debates about justice. Conclusion In the end, the psychology of anime villains combines trauma, narcissism, power, and moral ambiguity. Pain Naruto's sorrow, Aizen Bleach's intellect, Sukuna Jujutsu Kaisen's brutality, and others show that villains in anime are rarely 'pure evil.' Instead, they often mirror the heroes' values in twisted ways – revealing deeper questions about empathy and morality. Fans are drawn to them because they are fully human (or superhuman) – flawed, deep, and at times sympathetic. As one analysis puts it, these characters 'transcend the label of 'absolute evil,' becoming more memorable and popular among audiences' who can't help but feel for their causes. By exploring their psychology, anime invites us to reflect on the gray areas of good and bad – and why sometimes the villains' stories leave as strong an impression as the heroes'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chainsaw Man chapter 204 release date and time: When and where to read the famous manga online
Chainsaw Man chapter 204 release date and time: Chainsaw Man is full of twists, turns, and incredible character development. Illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the manga has become one of the most popular series today, with fans eagerly awaiting a new chapter every week. If you're all caught up, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Chapter 204. Chainsaw Man chapter 204 release date and time Chainsaw Man chapter 204 will be released on 28th May 2025 at 12:00 am JST as per the official website. The date and time however will be different depending on time zones. The way Denji talks like a kid sometimes, like, bro is just a boy 😭 🙏 #csm203 #chainsawman #csm Chainsaw Man chapter 204 release date and time as per time zones Pacific Standard Time (PST): 8:00 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Eastern Standard Time (EST): 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 British Summer Time (BST): 4:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Central European Summer Time (CEST): 5:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Indian Standard Time (IST): 8:30 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Philippine Standard Time (PST): 11:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Japanese Standard Time (JST): 12:00 AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Australia Central Time (ACT): 12:30 AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 What to expect from Chainsaw Man chapter 204 According to Sportskeeda, Chainsaw Man chapter 204 is expected to kick off with Falling Devil's attack successfully hitting its mark, exposing the extent of the chaos and revealing the conditions of Fami, Yoru, Denji, and Fakesaw Man. Fakesaw Man will probably be shown observing from a distance, waiting for Denji to rejoin the battle as Fami and Falling come together again. Where to read Chainsaw Man chapter 204 Readers can access the chapter through Viz Media's official website, Shueisha's MANGA Plus platform, or the Shonen Jump+ app. While the first two options are free and allow users to read the first and most recent three chapters of a series, the Shonen Jump+ app requires a subscription and offers full access to the entire series.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sakura Haruno vs. Usefulness: Still Loading…
Sakura Haruno may be the most 'powerful' character who got outshined by literally everyone else. From yelling 'Sasuke-kun!' to cutting her hair mid-fight like it was a makeover show, her early usefulness was.. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now .well, pending. Sure, she trained under Tsunade and can now punch mountains and heal like a champ, but let's be honest—most fans still remember her for crying and standing in the background while Naruto and Sasuke rewrote ninja history. Is she really that bad? Maybe not. But fandom jokes? Oh, they're eternal. Sakura: Team 7's Punching Bag Credits: Narutopedia Sakura Haruno has long been Naruto fandom's favorite punching bag. Memes and message boards have dubbed her 'one of the most useless characters' in the anime, and even Kotaku quips she's the 'punching bag of the fandom' . In Part I, Sakura didn't have a nine-tailed monster or laser eyes – Naruto literally had a demon fox, Sasuke had fancy eye jutsu, and their sensei Kakashi was the laid-back veteran. Meanwhile, Sakura's big moves were mostly screaming for help and flexing her forehead strength. As one Sportskeeda article notes, even after she trained with Tsunade, 'she was still far from [Naruto and Sasuke's] level' . So when Sakura brags she's caught up to those guys, fans know exactly what meme to make. Image: When Sakura declares 'I've finally caught up with these two,' Naruto and Sasuke's reactions in this meme say it all. Even that war scene is meme gold. Sakura's deadpan line 'I've caught up to you guys' in the Fourth Shinobi War had fans rolling their eyes because the show itself made clear she was 'far from [Naruto and Sasuke's] level' . In other words, Naruto and Sasuke immediately gave her the side-eye pictured above. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chunin Exam Fiasco: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow One of Sakura's most infamous blunders is from the Chunin Exams. She gets grabbed by a huge enemy ninja, and what does she do? She panics and snips off her own ponytail instead of attacking! Fans still laugh about it: as Sportskeeda puts it, the meme 'aptly highlights all the vulnerable areas that she could have struck but chose to just cut her hair.' . In other words, Sakura literally solved her problem by going from ponytail to bald. It's a running joke now that Sakura's battle strategy is to style her way out of trouble. Help! Sakura's Go-To Jutsu Credits: Instagram Another frequent complaint: Sakura's default move was to yell for backup. Whenever Team 7 was in trouble, her big contribution seemed to be shouting, 'Help me, Naruto! Sasuke!' . One fan commentary wryly notes that at one point 'all she did was call out for help when the going got tough, and she never really did much in terms of helping her teammates.' . In short, early Naruto had Sakura spending far more time needing her teammates than actually saving anyone. It's almost like she invented a 'whine jutsu' – wave your arms and hope the big guns show up. Not exactly shinobi discipline, but hey, it became her signature move. Sakura vs. the Kunoichi Guild Fans don't just compare her to the boys; they size her up against every other girl in Naruto – and she usually comes up short. Even minor kunoichi like Tenten or Hinata got more props. As Sportskeeda notes, Sakura 'hardly brings much to the table' in battle compared to the other ladies – 'almost every female character was considered more reliable' than Sakura in the early episodes. Remember Hinata bravely stepping in against Pain, or Temari single-handedly destroying Gaara's sand-golem? Sakura's biggest early win was… a math test. In fan debates, that usually gets the biggest laugh of all. Even the Anime Joins the Roast The running joke got so big that even the show seems to wink at Sakura's helpless image. Just watch the opening animations: almost every intro shows Sakura clasping her hands and looking desperate or panicked. As one write-up notes, 'almost every opening shows Sakura in a sort of helpless state… as if the animators were well aware of just how useless [she] had been.' . Those stills of Sakura praying or wide-eyed have themselves become meme material – as if even Naruto's creators are in on the running joke. Image: Sakura wears many looks – confusion, frustration, shock – perfectly capturing a fan's reaction to each 'Sakura is useless' joke. By the time you've seen her pleading or frozen in panic across four different openings, you can't help but feel the series is grinning along with every meme. Is Sakura Really Useless… or Just Unlucky? Credits: Instagram To be fair, Sakura does eventually grow into a real powerhouse. By Shippuden she can one-shot villains (Sasori's puppet, anyone?) and by Boruto she's the Hokage's right-hand medic. Even Kishimoto gave her moments to shine. But for many fans, the damage was done early: Sakura's first impression was 'annoying useless girl,' and that stuck (even some Sakura fans admit it). That's why the jokes linger: Kotaku even reported that in a recent Naruto poll Sakura shockingly got more than twice the votes of Naruto and Sasuke combined. (Take that, haters!) Finally, maybe the fandom will admit she's not totally worthless – but let's be honest, some memes never die.
