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Newsweek
7 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Former WWE Champion Is Willing To Return For Special Reason
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. Former WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly, real name Barbie Blank, has revealed she is open to making a WWE comeback. She's willing to do so specifically for a "special little run." Her primary motivation is a heartfelt one: for her young children to see her perform in a WWE ring. Speaking on The Wrestling Classic, Kelly Kelly discussed her future in wrestling. When asked about returning full-time, she stated, "Not full-time. I would come back for a special little run or something." She then shared the personal reason driving this potential return. "I've said, my dream is to have my kids watch me one day." Kelly Kelly gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, in September 2023. Kelly first made a name for herself in WWE on the relaunched ECW brand, debuting in 2006 at the young age of 19. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Initially in a non-wrestling role as part of the Exposé dance troupe, her on-screen presence quickly gained massive popularity among WWE fans. She transitioned to the Raw brand in 2008 and became more involved in in-ring competition and various feuds. Her most significant WWE accolade came in June 2011 when she defeated Brie Bella to capture the WWE Divas Championship. This is a title she successfully defended for 104 days. The women of WWE Evolution gather together to end the pay-per-view The women of WWE Evolution gather together to end the pay-per-view WWE In September 2012, Kelly Kelly was released from her WWE contract. At the time, she cited a neck injury and her aspirations to pursue modeling as reasons for her departure from full-time wrestling. Since then, she has made several sporadic appearances for WWE, notably participating in multiple Women's Royal Rumble matches, always receiving a warm welcome from WWE fans. Her desire for her children to see her wrestle echoes the sentiments of other WWE Superstars like Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, and Jade Cargill. All of these have successfully balanced motherhood with their in-ring careers. Beyond wrestling, Kelly Kelly is now a fashion influencer and has collaborated with Smith Devereux Winery to create her own wine label, B Tasteful. Her comments leave the door open for at least one more memorable WWE appearance. Whether or not she will actually do that remains to be seen. For now, it's a pipedream. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rumor Roundup: WWE fans, Travis Scott flaking, Asuka, AEW injuries, more!
Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it's just circulating around the pro wrestling rumor mill. We track rumor accuracy in a weekly feature called Rumor Look Back you can find here. Remember, take it all with a grain of salt. Rumors for the Day: On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that people within WWE have actually suggested asking fans not to swear during TV shows. He would later add, however, that he doesn't expect it will actually happen. Jonathan Coachman is claiming on Behind the Turnbuckle that he is hearing Travis Scott 'flaked' on doing the tag team match with John Cena at Money in the Bank and he hasn't been training with Booker T. Per Fightful Select, there were creative discussions regarding Asuka at the beginning of the year but that was considered too early and it's still uncertain when she'll be cleared to return. The Observer notes that there are a lot of 'banged up' wrestlers in AEW coming out of Double or Nothing, including both the Young Bucks. PW Insider claims the decision on who should win the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Final between Will Ospreay and Hangman Page wasn't finalized until hours before the show. They apparently went back-and-forth on it quite a bit before settling on Page. Fightful adds that the two wrestlers themselves pushed for the other to win. For what it's worth, Mick Foley told The Wrestling Classic that he had a secret meeting with MJF about a retirement match last year that never came to fruition. Foley said he loved the ideas MJF had for what would have been a six-week program. Advertisement If you have heard of any interesting rumors that you'd like to add, feel free to post them in the comments section below. Just remember they are rumors and not confirmed as fact, so please take them as such. And check our weekly Rumor Look Back here to keep track of how often rumors turn out to be correct. More from
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dominik Mysterio acknowledges John Cena for supporting him ahead of WrestleMania 41
WWE superstar Dominik Mysterio has shared his appreciation for the support and acknowledgement he has received from wrestling legend . Mysterio has recently opened up about his working experience with Cena, highlighting the impact that the 16-time World Champion had on his wrestling career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It seems Dominik Mysterio is still soaking in the compliments that he has received from one of his wrestling idols, John Cena. John Cena, who became the new Undisputed Champion at WrestleMania 41 by defeating Cody Rhodes, has recently retained his title against Randy Orton in the recently held WWE Backlash held on May 10, 2025, in St. Louis. The Cenation leader is now busy with his upcoming appearances on WWE and his final bout in December 2025. Let's find out what Dirty Dominik had said about the Cenation leader. Dominik Mysterio acknowledges John Cena for praising him ahead of WrestleMania 41 Dominik Mysterio seems very happy for John Cena for praising him ahead of 41. He acknowledged Cena and expressed his gratitude for endorsing him. During an interview with The Wrestling Classic, Dominik Mysterio , the Judgment Day faction member, opened up about how special he felt when praised Mysterio. Acknowledging The Cenation Leader, Mysterio said, 'I think that was super, super dope of him to do that, you know, cuz John doesn't have to do any of that stuff,' Dominik said. 'John doesn't have to — he's John Cena, you know? He's the biggest, if not the biggest, movie star in the world, along with the biggest wrestler currently in the world. And for him to say those things about me, it's just really cool to see.' During the interview, claimed that Cena was among the first well-known celebrities he collaborated with following the pandemic's conclusion, partnering alongside him and his father, Rey Mysterio, against Roman Reigns and The Usos. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He remarked that it was unique for Cena to recognize his development, having witnessed his whole transformation from a young rookie to a heel figure. Dominik Mysterio On Winning the IC Title, John Cena, CM Punk, India Trip, Rhea Ripley Tattoos & More 'Especially because, like, you know, I started with him when the pandemic ended, and we had live crowds back. Like, he was the guy that was there for me with the tag matches, giving me advice as a good guy — we were both baby faces at that time,' he added. He also recalled the time when he turned heel for the first, and how Cena had seen the transformation and his entire journey till date 'But the fact that Cena was able to see me from that beginning to then, like, a couple of months later when he came back — maybe a year or two later when he came back — I was a bad guy then, and I got to wrestle him in a dark match. So, he's seen me through this whole process and what I've gone through,' he explained. Moreover, he added how Cena has been a childhood inspiration to him and how he has followed him since because of his childhood connection with the World Champion. Also Read : Lastly, Mysterio added, 'I've known that dude since I was a kid. Like, I've loved the Doctor of Thuganomics, you know? I played his album when I was in school. Before I jumped in the showers, I always had to listen to music or have a speaker on — I'd play his CD. It was signed for me. Like, I was a Cena mark, you know? But at the end of the day, it's really cool to hear that from a guy like that.'
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I was just a little upset and hurt," Carmella opens up about her unexpected WWE exit
(Image Via WWE) Carmella talks about her WWE exit Carmella aka Leah Van Dale On Post-WWE Life, Snatch For Her, Reality TV, Mom Life, MITB & More Carmella reveals 2017 WWE Women's Money In The Bank was not meant for her FULL MATCH: Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match: SmackDown LIVE, June 27, 2017 Also Read Former SmackDown Women's Champion Carmella has finally spoken openly about her exit from WWE. Many fans were confused about her sudden disappearance and some misunderstood her earlier words. Now, Carmella has explained what really happened and also shared a secret about her big Money in the Bank win in talked about all this during her appearance on The Wrestling Classic podcast. Carmella made it clear that she loved her time in WWE, but the way it ended was not easy for her. Carmella said she never meant to say anything bad about WWE. She only felt hurt by how things ended. She explained that the teaser clip from her past interview was taken the wrong way by fans online. On The Wrestling Classic podcast:'A trailer for anything, whether it's a TV show, a podcast, or a movie, is supposed to get people talking and intrigued, and that's what the trailer did,' she said. 'When that little teaser reel dropped, people were just taking the things that were said out of context. If you actually listen to the entire podcast, you know what I was saying.'She wanted to clarify that she still has respect for WWE and is thankful for everything she got from the company.'I wasn't at all saying anything bad about WWE. I'm so grateful for my time at WWE.'But the part that hurt her was how suddenly it all ended. She said she did not get much time or warning before her exit, and that made her feel surprised and sad.'Eventually, I'm going to leave WWE. There's no way I can work there forever,' she said. 'For me personally, I was just a little upset and hurt, I guess, with how it ended… I didn't get a lot of notice. To me, that's what kind of was like, wow…'Some fans also criticized her wrestling skills, but Carmella was not bothered.'…everyone's gonna have their opinion and that's fine.'Carmella also spoke about her big 2017 win in the Women's Money in the Bank match. She said the original plan was for Becky Lynch to win. But that changed after Carmella gave a strong promo on SmackDown. Vince McMahon saw it and liked it a that same night, the segment involving her, Becky, and Charlotte Flair was changed. She was the one getting attacked instead of doing the attack, and that's when she knew something had said Vince's reaction and the change in plans made her realize that she would be winning the may not be in WWE anymore, but her journey left a big mark. From a surprise Money in the Bank win to a sudden goodbye, she has gone through a lot. Even after all the ups and downs, she stays positive and grateful for her time in WWE.
