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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rumor Roundup: Rollins replacing Punk, Bronson Reed plan, Chelsea Green injury, 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: Regarding Seth Rollins replacing CM Punk in a promotional video for WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter claims it 'wasn't a significant change or anything.' Bronson Reed joining Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman's faction was a late decision, per Fightful, as original plans didn't include anyone else joining the group. Fightful Select has confirmed Chelsea Green's broken nose is legitimate. The Daily Update says they don't expect her off TV at all, however, as it was a 'clean break.' They also say Liv Morgan is being factored into creative plans for Raw already and she could be back as soon as this week's show. The WON says there was talk of using 'JC Matanza' for Jeff Cobb's new name in WWE as an inside reference to Lucha Underground but he apparently didn't like the name so they went with JC Mateo instead. The Observer says Ace Austin, whose TNA contract is expiring, was offered a new deal but turned it down to 'get into a larger company.' 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
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Nights of Champions: Will CM Punk participate in Premium Live in Saudi Arabia despite the controversy and criticism?
CM Punk (Image via WWE) On Saturday's Backlash PLE, it was announced that WWE Night of Champions 2025 is scheduled on June 28th in Riyadh. The trailer of this event showcased CM Punk being featured in the advertisement for the upcoming WWE Premium Live Event in Saudi Arabia. Past comments of Punk on The Miz, ahead of working 2020's Super Showdown, are being criticized and highlighted by fans all over the internet. As of now, there is no confirmation about Punk's participation in Saudi Arabia's event, but his appearance in the trailer led to many assumptions about his anticipation. The Night of Champions is making headlines due to CM Punk's comment Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority Chairman, Turki Alalshikh, hints at an enhancement of WWE's events, and the long-awaited WWE Night of Champions is finally happening on June 28th, 2025, in Riyadh. A trailer for this premium event was aired on Saturday's Backlash PLE, which ended abruptly for many WWE fans. The trailer had a glance at CM Punk's first promo with WWE from November 2023. After the appearance of Punk in the trailer, WWE fans heavily criticized him due to his previous comments. Back in 2020, for Miz's Super Showdown appearance, Punk tweeted sarcastically about Saudi Arabia. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Though there is no clear information about Punk's participation in the WWE Night of Champions 2025 event, his glance in the trailer is making headlines all over the internet, and fans are heavily criticizing him because of this previous comment. Following the trailer drop, on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer mentioned that 'Wrestlers technically have the option not to go, but there's a lot of pressure to participate. Punk once said he'd never go, but people say a lot of things.' The appearance of Punk in the trailer, despite his previous comments, raises controversy over WWE Night of Champions 2025 and Saudi Arabia's policies. It's Punk's decision eventually whether he appears or makes any arrangements for his participation. His case showcases the tension between wrestlers' personal ethics and professional commitments, especially in WWE's expansion period. Additionally, Saudi Arabia can host the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, the big events of WWE in upcoming years. These premium events signify the potential significant shift in the global wrestling scene. Also read: Saudi Arabia's plan to host WWE's events like Royal Rumble and WrestleMania
