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USA Today
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WWE Raw takeaways: Roman Reigns returns; Naomi, IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley SummerSlam match set
The OTC is back, but where will he fit in at SummerSlam? WWE Monday Night Raw on July 14 took place at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., and featured a No. 1 contender gauntlet match to face Gunther at SummerSlam. The fallout from Evolution and Saturday Night's Main Event was a big focus of this week's show – and this episode was jam-packed with key moments. WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella faced Chelsea Green, Gunther gloated about retiring Goldberg, and AJ Styles may have landed an Intercontinental Championship match at SummerSlam against Dominik Mysterio. Here's the top takeaways from a very strong episode of Raw: Naomi takes a victory lap, gets SummerSlam triple threat The new Women's World Champion Naomi kicked off the show to take a victory lap for her successful cash-in on IYO SKY at Evolution. The crowd attempted to chant "You deserve it," but Naomi didn't want to hear it. She said they didn't "feel the glow" but they're definitely feeling her now as the new champion. Naomi sent a message to all of the "raggedy heifers" in the back to proceed with caution. Enter Rhea Ripley. Ripley said she had two goals going into Evolution: beating IYO SKY and getting her title back. But now that Naomi ruined those plans, she's been added to the list. Enter IYO SKY. The former champ told Ripley to get in line because her shot should be first. Naomi then said they both can get to the back of the line. The "back-ity, back, back of the line." Enter Adam Pearce with a solution: all three will mix it up in a triple threat for the title at SummerSlam. This was a fun first promo from Naomi as champion. She didn't bend to the crowd coming around to cheer for her. I'm not a fan of the triple threat announcement for SummerSlam, though. It feels like Naomi is being punished for successfully cashing in, but heel champs are going to find themselves in these predicaments. Judgment Day retain women's tag titles The first match of the night had some gold on the line: champs Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez faced The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi San) for the women's tag titles. This was a good back and forth match that was largely dominated by the champs early on. However, the challengers turned the tide and got themselves in position to win the titles with clever teamwork, beating down on Perez. Just when a double team move put Perez down for what would have been a three count, Dominik Mysterio jumped on the apron to distract the referee to prevent a count. Rodriguez broke up the pin, and a moment later, Perez rolled up Asuka for the pin to escape with a title defense. Mysterio getting involved in every Judgment Day match he's not officially in is getting a little tiresome. On the heels of Evolution, just let the women work. Sure, that's part of the numbers game and the advantage of being in a faction, but the interference took away from this one. At the end of the day, it was a championship match on weekly television, which is always welcome. Paul Heyman on Seth Rollins' health Seth Rollins legitimately hurt himself during a match against LA Knight at Saturday Night's Main Event, raising many questions about what will happen with the Money in the Bank briefcase and other booking plans. Jackie Redmond caught up with Paul Heyman backstage to ask if there was a medical update on Rollins. Not only did Heyman dodge the question, but he said Rollins has until next June to cash in the MITB contract. Therefore, Rollins' health is "not a relevant subject." Well, throw out all of the theories about the briefcase being put up for grabs again in a multi-way match. It appears WWE will put the MITB briefcase on ice until Rollins returns – which if done right, could be one of the best cash-ins ever. The right play would be to keep Rollins off programming until he shows up out of nowhere to cash in and steal a title. First and foremost is his recovery, which hopefully goes well. Lyra Valkyria wins incredible 2-out-of-3 vs. Bayley With a shot at Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Championship on the line at SummerSlam, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria clashed in a 2-out-of-3 Falls match. The crowd was hot early for this one, filling the arena with dueling chants. Just as the action got intense, Bayley scored a quick roll-up pin to score the first fall. Valkyria bounced back to put Bayley in trouble, but a hard Irish Whip reversal into the turnbuckle had Valkyria screaming in agony. Bayley seemed proud of her work, but didn't go for the pin. As Bayley continued to go to work, a pin attempt was reversed, and Valkyria evened the score with a three-count. From that point, the action only got more intense as the race for the final pin was on. The final sequence was amazing: Bayley dropped an elbow to the back of Valkyria, straight into a crossface after the pin failed. Bayley then attempted to kick off the ropes to give herself more room, but Valkyria reversed it and lifted her up for a Nightwing to get the pin. Women's wrestling has owned the past 72 hours. This was a fantastic match that didn't miss a beat. The only thing that could have made this better is if it was for the title itself instead of No. 1 contender status. Bravo, Bayley and Valkyria. CM Punk wins gauntlet match, Roman Reigns returns The main event of this week's show was a No. 1 contender gauntlet match, with the winner earning the right to face Gunther at SummerSlam for the World Heavyweight title. Bron Breakker started things off, as Gunther overlooked the action from a box seat. Breakker's first opponent was Penta. Zero fear was shown, but Penta was eliminated after Breakker hit a spear as a counter to a springboard maneuver. Up next was LA Knight. Another valiant effort was given, but another spear connecting sent Breakker to the next opponent. Enter Jey Uso, who came in on fire. After sending Breakker to the outside, Uso called for an encore to his entrance theme, and yeeted into a commercial break. Uso overcame a momentum shift, just to get screwed over by interference from Bronson Reed. Another spear, another pin for Breakker. Enter CM Punk. Once again, another opponent came in like a house on fire. After some back and forth, Punk caught Breakker in a submission hold, which prompted Reed to come into the ring and drop an elbow. Uso returned, hearing his music for a third time during this gauntlet. With the odds evened, Punk caught Breakker with a GTS to win and advance to SummerSlam to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Breakker and Reed put a post-match hurtin' on Punk and Uso. As Reed was going up for a Tsunami, Roman Reigns' music filled the speakers to a ridiculous pop from the crowd. The OTC cleared the ring with multiple Superman punches and a spear. Reigns helped Uso to his feet, but didn't extend that courtesy to Punk. All the while, the crowd was chanting at the top of their lungs. What a way to close an incredible episode of Raw. Reigns is back just in time for the build to SummerSlam. Seeing him and Uso on agreeable terms is nice, but where will he fit into the second biggest show of the year? Surely plans have changed drastically after Rollins' unfortunate real injury, so it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming weeks.
Economic Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
WWE Evolution 2025 (July 13) Results and Highlights: Tiffany Stratton retains WWE Women's Championship, Becky Lynch defends Intercontinental title
Tiffany Stratton retained the WWE Women's Championship with a hard-fought victory over legend Trish Stratus. (Image Credit: WWE) Synopsis WWE Evolution in Atlanta saw Becky Lynch retain her Women's Intercontinental Championship in a thrilling triple threat. Tiffany Stratton also defended her WWE Women's Championship against Trish Stratus. Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez retained their tag titles in a four-way match, while Jacy Jayne controversially kept her NXT Women's Championship. Becky Lynch kicked off WWE Evolution in Atlanta, retaining her Women's Intercontinental Championship in a high-energy triple threat against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria on Sunday night. Tiffany Stratton followed by defending her WWE Women's Championship, thwarting veteran Trish Stratus to remain champion. ADVERTISEMENT Becky Lynch retains Intercontinental Championship As the bell rang, the crowd roared to life, setting the tone for an electric opener. The match delivered nonstop action, with Valkyria often at the heart of the most dynamic moments. In the closing sequence, Lynch cleverly reversed a Valkyria pin attempt into a rolling pin on Bayley to score the win. The bout was a high-octane showcase for all three women, with strong chemistry and crowd engagement throughout - an outstanding way to kick off the night. Jacy Jayne retains the NXT Women's ChampionshipJacy Jayne retained the NXT Women's Championship with a controversial win over Jordynne Grace. The match showcased Grace's impressive power offense, while Jayne delivered a steady, resilient performance. Late in the contest, Blake Monroe struck Grace with the title belt, setting up Jayne for the pinfall. The bout featured some gripping near falls that kept the crowd invested. However, Monroe's heel turn lacked the impact it aimed for - crowd reaction to her interference was minimal until the closing moments. ADVERTISEMENT Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez clinch Tag Team Championships Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez successfully defended the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships in a four-way tag match against Sol Ruca & Zaria, The Kabuki Warriors, and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss. The match was largely straightforward in structure but packed with crowd-pleasing moments. The Atlanta audience was especially vocal in support of Flair and Bliss, who received standout reactions throughout. Ruca impressed with a sharp Sol Snatcher on Flair that drew a big pop. In the final moments, Rodriguez power bombed Bliss out of the ring before finishing Ruca with a dominant choke slam to seal the win and retain the titles. ADVERTISEMENT Tiffany Stratton wins WWE Women's ChampionshipTiffany Stratton retained the WWE Women's Championship with a hard-fought victory over legend Trish Stratus. The match reached its climax when Stratton countered a Stratus moonsault, followed by a punishing Alabama Slam. She sealed the win with her signature triple jump moonsault. Despite the loss, Stratus received a heartfelt ovation from the Atlanta crowd after the match. She stayed in the ring for a moment, soaking in the cheers, and bowed to the fans before making her exit. ADVERTISEMENT Jade Cargill wins No Holds Barred MatchJade Cargill delivered a spectacular finish to secure victory, hitting Jaded from the top rope and sending her opponent crashing through a table. The match was packed with high-impact action and strong pacing from start to finish. Bianca Belair served as the special guest referee and called it fairly, counting falls for both competitors without bias. Cargill's athleticism and power were on full display, while the crowd stayed hot throughout. The dramatic table spot served as a fitting exclamation point to a physical, well-executed bout that further solidified Cargill's dominance. ADVERTISEMENT Stephanie Vaquer wins the Battle RoyalStephanie Vaquer sealed her Battle Royal victory in thrilling fashion. After hitting a 619, she attempted a springboard move - only to be caught mid-air by Lash Legend in a powerbomb position. Legend walked her to the ropes, but Vaquer cleverly shifted momentum, pulling both onto the apron. In a dramatic final sequence, Vaquer landed another perfectly timed Devil's Kiss, rolling Legend off the apron for the win. An absurd, over-the-top finish - in the best possible way. Despite some chaotic early moments, the match built to a satisfying climax. Naomi wins Women's World ChampionshipNaomi shockingly inserted herself into the match, turning it into a triple threat and immediately made her presence felt. She leveled IYO SKY with the Money in the Bank briefcase, then tossed Rhea Ripley out of the ring to clear the path. Capitalizing on the chaos, Naomi landed a flawless split-leg moonsault on SKY to steal the win. A dramatic and opportunistic finish that left the crowd stunned—Naomi walked away with a huge victory in classic Money in the Bank fashion. WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch defeated Lyra Valkyria and Bayley NXT Women's Championship: Jacy Jayne defeated Jordynne Grace WWE Women's Tag Team Championships: Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez defeated Sol Ruca & Zaria, The Kabuki Warriors, and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton defeated Trish Stratus Jade Cargill defeated Naomi in a No Holds Barred Match Stephanie Vaquer wins the Battle Royal for a world championship match at Clash in Paris Women's World Championship: Naomi defeated Iyo Sky (c), Rhea Ripley (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. 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The reason would shock you WWE Evolution 2025 (July 13) Results and Highlights: Tiffany Stratton retains WWE Women's Championship, Becky Lynch defends Intercontinental title WWE Evolution 2025 (July 13) Results and Highlights: Tiffany Stratton retains WWE Women's Championship, Becky Lynch defends Intercontinental title Rick and Morty Season 8: Episode 8 release date, time, episode schedule and where to watch in US, UK Rick and Morty Season 8: Episode 8 release date, time, episode schedule and where to watch in US, UK Love Island: Beyond the Villa: Release date, time, cast, trailer, episode schedule, how to watch in US, Canada, UK, Australia Love Island: Beyond the Villa: Release date, time, cast, trailer, episode schedule, how to watch in US, Canada, UK, Australia Sotheby's Auction: Biggest Martian rock on Earth goes on sale. Here's how it came to Earth Sotheby's Auction: Biggest Martian rock on Earth goes on sale. 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India Today
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
WWE Evolution 2025: Full matchcard, livestreaming details and all you need to know
It's time for another Premium Live Event from WWE and the women are taking centre stage as Evolution 2025 is all set to take place on Sunday, July 13. This the second time an all-female PLE is being conducted by WWE and after a gap of nearly seven years. The company is going all in this time around with a stacked match card. advertisementThe main event is expected to be the Women's World Heavyweight Championship match as Iyo Sky will defend her title against Rhea Ripley. The WWE Women's Championship will also be on the line as Tiffany Stratton will take on the Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus, who is chasing her eighth title. WWE: Full coverage The Women's Intercontinental championship will be defended in a triple threat as Becky Lynch will have to face Lyra Valkyria and Bayley. Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez will defend their tag team championships in a fatal-four way against Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, Sol Ruca and Zaria and The Kabuki Warriors. Jacy Jayne's NXT Women's Championship reign is under serious threat as she faces Jordynne Grace. Jade Cargill and Naomi will try to end their feud in a no-holds-barred match while the female stars will faceoff in a battle royal to get a shot at a Women's Championship during WWE's next PLE in Paris. WWE EVOLUTION 2025 FULL MATCH CARDWomen's World Heavyweight Championship: Iyo Sky vs Rhea RipleyWomen's WWE Championship: Tiffany Stratton vs Trish StratusWomen's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyria vs BayleyWomen's Tag Team Championships: Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez vs Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair vs Sol Ruca and Zaria vs The Kabuki WarriorsNXT Women's Championship: Jacy Jayne vs Jordynne GraceJade Cargill vs Naomi in a no-holds-barred matchBattle Royal for a Women's Championship match in ParisWHEN AND WHERE WILL WWE EVOLUTION 2025 TAKE PLACE?The WWE Evolution 2025 will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, July 13. In India, the PLE will be available from 4:30 am IST on Monday, July 14. HOW TO WATCH WWE EVOLUTION 2025 IN INDIAThere is no television broadcast for WWE Evolution 2025 in India. However, the PLE can be livestreamed on NetFlix in India from Monday, July 14, at 4:30 am IST. - Ends
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
GUNTHER X Baby Shark: Former NXT Women's champion changes the way we hear Gunther's theme
Via WWE: Gunther Sheamus keeps up his trend of being fit by working out with several WWE superstars while also generating valuable content via his Celtic Warrior Workouts. One such piece of an iconic conversation happened when Sheamus invited Roxanne Perez to that show and shared delightful talks alongside a full-body workout. During his classic question of 'the embarrassing song on their playlist,' Perez gave a huge new outlook on a historic song, Baby Shark, comparing it with the current World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther. Roxanne Perez can't unhear Gunther's theme now Roxanne shared a hilarious story about her niece's reaction to a WWE moment. During the Celtic Warrior workout , Perez recounted how her young niece, new to watching WWE, made a funny connection with Gunther's theme, Prepare to Fight. When the imposing Gunther's entrance music played on Monday Night Raw, her niece immediately thought it sounded like the catchy children's tune 'Baby Shark.' The Prodigy shared the story, saying, 'You know what's funny? Maybe last week, my niece was watching, and my sister calls me. She's like, funniest thing just happened. Gunther, it's the first time she watched Gunther. His music starts playing, and it's like, da-da, da, and my niece goes, it's Baby Shark!' She added, 'She just starts singing Baby Shark to Gunther's theme song and now I can't un-hear it. Every time I hear Gunther's theme song, I hear Baby Shark.' Roxanne Perez's "FULL BODY WITH THE PRODIGY" workout | Celtic Warrior Workouts Ep. 157 The adorable mix-up has now stuck with Perez, making it impossible for her to hear Gunther's intense entrance theme without thinking of the playful 'Baby Shark' melody. This weekend, Perez will shift her focus from funny family moments to high-stakes competition at WWE Evolution 2025. She'll team up with Raquel Rodriguez to defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships as part of The Judgment Day. The duo will face tough competition in a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match against three other talented teams: Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Sol Ruca and Zaria, and The Kabuki Warriors . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The event promises to be an exciting showdown, with the titles on the line. WWE Evolution 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, July 14, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans in the United States can watch the action live on Peacock, while international viewers can catch the event on Netflix. Also read: For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE RAW Results & Highlights (7/7/25): LA Knight blindsides Seth Rollins, Goldberg knocks down Gunther & more
Image via WWE WWE RAW presented the July 7th episode of the show from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. This was the go-home edition for a blockbuster weekend of special events for WWE . Tensions were running high as multiple superstars looked ahead to Saturday Night's Main Event and Evolution. Opening segment with Seth Rollins Seth Rollins and his faction opened Monday Night RAW this week. Before Rollins could speak, Bron Breakker grabbed the microphone to send a heated message to Sami Zayn. Rollins tried to make sure everything was ok, and then Bronson Reed spoke. He stated that hitting Rollins with six Tsunamis last year made him respect him, but he did not respect Jey Uso and promised to hit multiple Tsunamis on him. Paul Heyman ended the segment with a mention of all the victims of his stable, including Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins welcomed the fans to Monday Night Rollins. Roxanne Perez vs. Kairi Sane This was the opening match of Monday Night RAW. Both women engaged in a back-and-forth contest. Towards the end, Roxanne Perez attempted a Pop Rox, but Kairi Sane reversed into a pinfall to win the match. Raquel Rodriguez tried to beat down Sane, but her former partner, Asuka, came to her aid and took down both Rodriguez and Perez as The Kabuki Warriors reunited. Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker As Sami Zayn was making his entrance, Karrion Kross attacked him from behind. He then hit him with a pipe on his injured ribs. Despite that, Zayn got cleared to compete against Bron Breakker. He displayed resilience throughout the match. However, Breakker hit him with multiple spears as Zayn refused to back down and pinned him for the win. Bronson Reed vs. Jey Uso This was a singles match on Monday Night RAW. It started at a great pace, but Bronson Reed was more interested in hurting Jey Uso as he threw a chair towards him when he attempted a suicide dive. The match ended in a DQ win for Uso; however, he was left beaten down as Reed hit him with two Tsunamis. El Grande Americano vs Dragon Lee It was a singles match between a new superstar donning the El Grande Americano gimmick against Dragon Lee. It was a thrilling showdown; however, El Grande looked much different from previous weeks. He picked up the win with a head spear as Lee attempted a high-flying move to end the bout. Goldberg and Gunther's segment Gunther came down to the ring to say that he verbally ran down Goldberg for two weeks, yet he did nothing. The WWE Hall of Famer was seen coming down to the ring and got straight in his face. Gunther tried to strike, but Goldberg blocked and hit him with a punch. He was about to deliver a spear, but Gunther got out of the ring and escaped. Seth Rollins vs Penta This was the main event match for Monday Night RAW this week. It was a captivating showdown as two of the best in-ring performers squared off in a spectacular showdown. As the match came down to the final moments, Penta connected with a Mexican Destroyer, but Seth Rollins grabbed the rope. As the referee was not looking, Rollins hit a low blow followed by a Curb Stomp on Penta to pick up the win. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed came down to the ring. However, LA Knight blindsided Rollins with an attack before retreating through the crowd. Also read: Top richest WWE legends: The Rock, Undertaker, Triple H, Brock Lesnar, and more Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
