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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Former Tag Team champion Titus O'Neil's current WWE status revealed
(Image via WWE) WWE star Titus O'Neil, whose real name is Thaddeus Bullard, has been absent from in-ring competition since November 2020. Despite his long hiatus, the WWE star remains associated with the company, and he's still very much a part of the WWE family. The star has revealed details about his current WWE status and clarified that he is not retired but is currently rehabbing from a knee procedure, leaving the door open for a potential return to the ring in the future. Let's take a look at the fresh insights that have emerged recently. Backstage update on Titus O'Neil's current WWE status Fresh insights have emerged about Titus O'Neil's current WWE status, who has been away from the ring since 2020. Despite his absence, the wrestler has been actively associated with WWE and other philanthropic work. A recent backstage update suggests that he is not retired and fully plans to return to the ring one day. According to Fightful Select , the former WWE Tag Team Champion remains 'affiliated with the company,' even though there are no current plans for him to compete in the ring. Meanwhile, WWE has no plan to book him for the active roster, but Titus hasn't ruled out stepping back into the squared circle. In fact, O'Neil has made it clear to Fightful 'a number of times' that he's open to wrestling again 'under the right circumstances.' Titus O'Neil: WWE star shares unimaginable life events, healing trauma & purpose in family|The Pivot The former WWE Tag Team champion revealed the same thing just six months ago, in an interview with ' The Business of the Business. ' During the interview, he revealed, "I do get the itch to get back in the ring. I love competing, I love entertaining, but as I said in previous interviews here recently, if there's an opportunity that works well for me to do…' Since joining WWE in 2009, Titus has built a versatile career, debuting on the second season of NXT in 2010. He found success as part of The Prime Time Players alongside Darren Young, capturing the WWE Tag Team Titles in 2015. O'Neil also had singles runs and led the Titus Worldwide faction before stepping away from active competition in late 2020. Titus O'Neil is proud to be a WWE Global Ambassador: Raw, July 18, 2022 Though he is very much a part of WWE, the star is not fully prepared to come back to the ring. Over the years, the WWE global ambassador has done an immense amount of charity work for the company over many years. Also Read : Titus O'Neil Commends Vince McMahon Amid Netflix Docuseries Controversy | WWE News - Times of India O'Neil has received the WWE Hall of Fame 2020 Warrior Award, and he is a former WWE Tag Team Champion and was the inaugural holder of the WWE 24/7 Championship. He was last seen in action in November 2020, where he unsuccessfully challenged Bobby Lashley for the WWE United States Championship. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shawn Michaels calls Fraxiom WWE's best tag team right now
Image via WWE As former NXT Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer and Axiom prepare to challenge The Street Profits for the WWE Tag Team Titles this Friday on SmackDown, their biggest endorsement yet has come from none other than Shawn Michaels . Speaking on the Stay Busy with Armon Sadler podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer praised their development and teamwork, saying the young duo is 'clicking on all cylinders.' From NXT rivals to SmackDown standouts Michaels, who currently serves as WWE's Senior Vice President of Talent Development, has overseen Fraxiom 's progress since their early NXT UK days. According to him, the duo initially 'dipped their toes' into the tag team waters before fully committing—and the results speak for themselves. 'I would 100 percent agree with the people who say that,' Michaels said when asked if Fraxiom is the best tag team in WWE today. 'They are clicking on all cylinders. Very proud of both of them.' Shawn Michaels Talks Roman Reigns, NXT's Rise, Jaida Parker, Stand & Deliver + MORE! by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The praise didn't stop there. Michaels highlighted their individual skills, saying both wrestlers are still capable singles performers but have unlocked a new level of chemistry as a unit. 'We're talking about an average age of maybe 25, 26 years old. People sincerely consider them possibly the best tag team in the industry right now,' he added. Since their main roster debut on SmackDown in April 2025, Fraxiom have stayed undefeated with key wins over Los Garza, Pretty Deadly, #DIY, and The Street Profits. Their fast-paced, dynamic style has drawn comparisons to legendary teams, and now their consistency has turned them into serious title contenders. 'They're in their mid-20s and people sincerely consider them the best tag team in the industry,' Michaels added. 'That's amazing praise for two guys at their age.' Fraxiom earned a title shot by defeating #DIY and will now look to claim championship gold on the May 23 edition of SmackDown. Michaels noted that their commitment to the tag team division is what truly sets them apart. All eyes will be on Fraxiom this Friday as they face one of WWE's most experienced duos in The Street Profits. With Shawn Michaels publicly backing them, expectations are higher than ever. 'Their tag team unity has just been amazing,' Michaels said. 'They deserve to be looked at in a very serious manner.' With momentum on their side and the confidence of one of WWE's most respected figures behind them, Fraxiom may just be on the verge of a defining moment in their young careers. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (04/25/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more
(Image Via X) WWE is back with another series of this week's SmackDown after WrestleMania 41 , which is all set to deliver some actionable and unforgettable matches featuring top-tier WWE talents. This edition of SmackDown will serve as a fallout of the recently held Show of Shows. In this week's SmackDown, WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena will appear along with Cody Rhodes under the same roof. Meanwhile, the Blue Brand will witness a heavy tag team match between top WWE factions. The April 25, 2025, edition of SmackDown will emanate live from Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The show will start setting the tone for the Backlash PLE, which will emanate from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 10, 2025. Here's a full WWE SmackDown preview for this week— by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo WWE SmackDown 2025: Confirmed match card (April 25, 2025) 'The Street Profits' Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins vs 'The Motor City Machine Guns' Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin vs 'DIY' Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa (TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Titles ) Mystery wrestler reveal John Cena to appear Cody Rhodes to appear TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Titles WWE SmackDown will witness one of the most exciting bouts in this edition as WWE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits, Motor City Machine Guns, and #DIY will collide in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match. According to WWE, the last TLC Match saw Roman Reigns defeat Kevin Owens nearly five years ago at WWE TLC 2020. Now, all three teams have recently held the WWE Tag Team Championship , and animosity has increased in recent weeks. Last week, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins put their title on the line against Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley until Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa arrived to cause chaos and stole the titles, resulting in the match ending in a no-contest. This activity prompted SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to announce the return of this fan favorite matchup. Mystery wrestler reveal During last week's SmackDown, another mysterious trailer was shown, with flashing images and smoke, where the date for next Friday, 4.25.25, was displayed. This could be seen as a sign that Aleister Black, who left AEW earlier this year, is expecting to return in this edition of SmackDown. John Cena and Cody Rhodes to appear John Cena and Cody Rhodes are scheduled to appear on WWE SmackDown after their WrestleMania 41 main event, where John Cena won the title of the match. Post their WrestleMania 41 match, John Cena and Cody Rhodes will appear on the Blue Brand under the same roof. 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 ( April 26, 2025) on Netflix. Also Read : WWE superstars Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio dazzle the Netflix promotional event in traditional Indian attire -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. -In France, the show will be live at 2 AM CET on AB1.
