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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena to win the Money in the Bank match 2025 despite not being an advertised participant? All we know
The Money in the Bank match 2025 is around the corner, and it has the potential to change careers. The men's contest will see LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, Andrade, Penta, Seth Rollins and El Grande Americano locking horns for the coveted briefcase. However, in a weird twist, John Cena may win the match despite not even being an advertised participant . John Cena to win the Money in the Bank match? John Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber 2025 on The Rock's instructions and vowed to 'ruin' wrestling on his way out of the business. He then beat Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 to capture the Undisputed title. At Saturday Night's Main Event, 'The Franchise Player' set his sights on the World Heavyweight Championship and tried to cost the reigning champion Jey Uso his match against Logan Paul but his plan was foiled by 'QB1'. Cena could not try to make life difficult for 'The Yeet Master' by winning the briefcase and cashing in on him. This could create a situation where he walks away with both the Undisputed and the Heavyweight belts when he retires from in-ring competition later this year. Cena is not a participant in the match but could be added to it at the last minute on The Rock's instructions. 'The Final Boss' is a board member of TKO, which (in storyline) could explain the move. Cody Rhodes recently mentioned 'The Great One' on SmackDown, suggesting that he could return to WWE programming somewhere down the line. Interestingly, if Cena does indeed win the contract it won't be the first time that an unannounced participant walks away with the briefcase, which guarantees the holder a shot at the Undisputed or World Heavyweight title. Brock Lesnar had previously entered the match unannounced and emerged victorious. That said, the angle with Cena is purely speculative at this point. Are you ready for the Money in the Bank event? Cena, meanwhile, will be teaming up with Logan Paul to take on Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso at the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. The show will be aired on Netflix in India on June 8. The card also features the likes of Naomi, Becky Lynch, and Stephanie Vaquer. 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
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘What a waste': Netizens slam John Cena's short match at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: John Cena defeated R-Truth in a short but eventful match at Saturday Night's Main Event. The contest saw 'The Franchise Player' use underhanded tactics to vanquish his 53-year-old opponent. Several netizens took to social media to express their views about Cena's latest appearance and most of them were not too impressed by what happened at the event. Fans express disappointment with John Cena's match R-Truth took on John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event in a match that many were looking forward to. The former 24X7 champion entered the arena dressed as the Cenation Leader, who he considers his 'childhood hero'. A surprised Cene mounted some offence on him before the veteran turned the tide and nailed The Marine actor with his own trademark moves. Cena eventually tried to hit Truth with the Undisputed title but hesitated. The referee then removed the belt. This gave Cena an opportunity to nail him with a low blow and pick up the win. After the match, Cena hit Truth with the belt. Netizens were not too impressed by the way the contest played out. One of them said that it was a 'waste' of the limited appearances Cena has left in his career. What a waste of an appearance for cena!!! 😭 Another one said that not only the match but the entire heel run has been 'lacklustre'. WWE has dropped the ball so hard with Cena's heel turn. I can't believe how lackluster its been so far More fans echoed similar sentiments Is his heel turn really just wasting the fans time and making the product look like a joke? Is this the endgame? Because this has been the most retarded thing I've ever seen from WWE Waste of time. The feud between R-Truth and Cena started when the current Undisputed Champion put his 'fan' through a table during the post-event press conference for Backlash. Cena tried to cost Jey Uso his title Later in the night, Cena interfered in Jey Uso's match against Logan Paul and tried to cost 'The Yeet Master' his World Heavyweight title. However, things did not go as planned as Cody Rhodes returned to WWE programming and hit his WrestleMania 41 opponent with Cross Rhodes. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Skip Bayless Calls Out Caitlin Clark After Loss to the Dream
Caitlin Clark has emerged as one of the most polarizing figures in sports. The Indiana Fever guard is the NCAA's all-time leading scorer, following an impressive career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, where she led the team to two national championship game appearances. After being selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, she had a solid rookie season, averaging 19.2 points and 8.4 assists per game. This year, she is off to a strong start, averaging 23.5 points, 10.5 assists and 7.5 rebounds per game. Advertisement The Fever has a 1-1 record at the start of the season, but it was the team's most recent game that caught the attention of former Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless. Bayless has had a successful media career and is known as the "Godfather" of sports debate shows; he was a foundational figure on ESPN's "First Take" before leaving to join Fox and host "Undisputed" before leaving Fox late last year. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after scoring a 3-pointer against Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10).© Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Now, Bayless primarily shares his opinions through tweets or posts videos on YouTube. He did this on Tuesday when the Fever lost to the Atlanta Dream with a score of 91-90. The Dream took the lead with nine seconds remaining after Kelsey Mitchell fouled Rhyne Howard, who then made both free throws to give the Dream a 91-90 advantage. During the Fever's next possession, Clark was the inbounder and lobbed the ball to Natasha Howard. However, Howard's shot was blocked by Nia Coffey. Howard managed to grab her own rebound and attempted a 12-foot shot to win the game, but she missed. Coffey secured the rebound, sealing the victory for the Dream. Advertisement Bayless took to X to express his frustration about the play, stating in all caps, "Caitlin Clark has to take the last shot for Indiana when it's down one with nine seconds left. She did not. Fever lost at home to Atlanta." Bayless has built his career on critiquing players in "clutch situations." Most notably, he has criticized LeBron James for lacking a "clutch gene," arguing that he avoids those crucial moments. Bayless firmly believes that the best player should take the shot almost every time in those situations. Bayless' criticism could also be directed at the coaching staff. While Clark is an excellent passer, as evidenced by her average of double-digit assists, the play did not seem to be designed for her to do anything other than pass the ball. Although the outcome of this game was not favorable, it may serve as a valuable learning experience for Clark and her team as they move forward. Related: Fans Cannot Believe Unexpected Caitlin Clark, Stephen Curry News
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Randy Orton to ‘quit' the WWE after losing to John Cena at Backlash 2025? All we know
John Cena beat Randy Orton in the main event of WWE Backlash 2025 to retain the Undisputed Championship. The match, however, had its fair share of controversies. Cena picked up the win after delivering a low blow to his rival and hitting him with the title while the referee was down. The contest also saw Randy Orton do something that (in kayfabe) may force him to quit the WWE this week on Raw. Randy Orton to 'quit' the WWE this Monday? John Cena and Randy Orton rolled back the years as they put on a must-watch match for 'the last time'. At a crucial point in the contest, 'The Franchise Player' inadvertently hit the referee with the Undisputed title and knocked him out cold. Following this, Orton hit the opponent with an RKO only to realise that there was no ref around. Meanwhile, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis rushed down to the ring with several officials to check on the unconscious ref. This frustrated Orton to such an extent that he nailed the former Magnus with an RKO. 'The Viper' then proceeded to hit several officials with his finishers, crossing all limits. Triple H, the WWE's CCO, may threaten to 'fire' or 'suspend' Orton for these actions on Raw this Monday. This, in turn, could result in 'The Viper' walking out (or quitting) on the company on his own terms after nailing Hunter with an RKO. It goes without saying that all of this will be a 'work' as Orton won't be quitting the company in real life. Moreover, this angle is purely speculative right now. What role did R-Truth play in the main event at WWE Backlash 2025? Coming back to Cena and Orton's Backlash match, it also saw WWE veteran R-Truth get involved. He stopped the third-generation star from hitting Cena with a punt kick and received an RKO for his actions. However, this distraction was enough to help 'The Last Real Champion' resort to underhanded tactics and put away 'The Viper'. In case you did not know, Truth considers Cena to be his 'childhood hero' and is a 'fan' of his work. For all the latest coverage on WWE, track updates here
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (05/09/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more
WWE is back with another interesting series of this week's SmackDown, which is all set to deliver some actionable and unforgettable matches featuring top-tier WWE talents. This SmackDown is a must-watch for all viewers as it will provide us with the cue to the intense feud that will be resolved in the upcoming WWE Backlash . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In this week's SmackDown, will appear before his en route to the WWE backlash match with Randy Orton. It will also feature WWE superstars like LA Knight , Damian Priest , Jacob Fatu , Jade Cargill , and Nia Jax. The May 9, 2025, edition of SmackDown will emanate live from the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. For viewers, WWE SmackDown can be watched in the United States on the USA Network and globally on Netflix every Friday. Let us now take a look at the full WWE SmackDown preview for this week— WWE SmackDown: Confirmed match card John Cena returns to SmackDown before his match at WWE Backlash LA Knight & Damian Priest to take on Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa Jade Cargill to lock horns with Nia Jax to determine the No. 1 contender to the WWE Women's title John Cena returns to SmackDown before his match at WWE Backlash Just a night before defending the Undisputed WWE Championship title against , John Cena is returning to SmackDown for the final time before his show in Ohio. At the WWE Backlash, he is set to defend the Undisputed title against 'The Viper' Randy Orton at Backlash, which he earned at WrestleMania 41. Earlier, Orton sent a stern warning in a segment last week, and to respond to it, will appear on The Blue Brand on Friday. LA Knight & Damian Priest to join hands against Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa Ahead of their fatal four-way US title match, including Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, Damian Priest, and United States Champion , they will engage in a tag team match. In the match, LA Knight and Damian Priest will join forces. while United States Champion Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa will appear together in the tag team match. Jacob Fatu wipes out LA Knight and Damian Priest: SmackDown highlights, May 2, 2025 Jade Cargill to lock horns with Nia Jax to determine the No. 1 contender to the WWE Women's title As announced earlier this week, is all set to lock horns with Nia Jax to determine the No. 1 contender to the WWE Women's title. The match is intended to settle the disagreement and determine who Stratton will defend the title next, as both athletes are vying for the crown. How to watch WWE SmackDown Match 2025? In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM ET every Friday on the USA Network. Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch it at 01 AM on Netflix. In Canada, the show will be broadcast live at 08 PM ET. In India, the SmackDown match will be broadcast at 05:30 AM IST ( May 10, 2025) on Netflix. Also Read : Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show at 03 AM AST on Netflix. In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 10 AM AEDT.
