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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
WWE Summerslam 2025 LIVE Updates: Roman Reigns, Jey Uso vs Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed to open the show on Night 1
WWE SummerSlam 2025 LIVE Updates: For the first time in its illustrious 37-year history, WWE comes to you not once but for two nights in a row as the biggest event of the summer becomes larger than life. Ever since WWE WrestleMania became a two-night affair in 2020, it was only a matter of time before one of the other three biggest PLEs of WWE's calendar year followed the pattern. History will be made today as WWE SummerSlam originates from the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with CM Punk challenging Gunther for the World Heavyweight More 12 years removed from Punk's last major singles championship in WWE – when his 434-day reign ended – the 'Best in the World' has a shot at the second-biggest prize in the business. Ever since his storied return to the WWE after 10 long years, Punk has realised his biggest wrestling dream – when he main-evented WrestleMania earlier this year. He has repeatedly said that winning the top honour may not be at the top of his agenda, but it does acquire a place in his long list of stuff he has yet to achieve, including winning the Royal Rumble. Night one is likely to kickstart with Tiffany Stratton defending her Women's WWE Championship against Jade Cargill. Jade has been on a meteoric rise and finds herself in the title picture not long after she was put out of action by Naomi. Stratton has laid waste to all that have come before her, including 14-time champion Charlotte Flair at Mania 40. Bayley, Nia Jax weren't spared either. Neither was Trish Stratus. However, Cargill could prove to be her toughest opponent yet, her physical prowess being one of the reasons that gave her the edge. Will it be Tiffy Time tonight? In tag-team action, Roman Reigns teams up with his cousin and former World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso to face the formidable duo of Brok Breakker and Bronson Reed, in the company of Paul Heyman. This will be the first time that the Tribal Chief will be around Heyman ever since his former Wiseman betrayed him at Night 1 of Mania 40. The architect, the visionary of this faction and the reigning Money in the Bank holder, Seth Rollins, may be out of action, but Breakker and Reed have given enough evidence that they can and will hold fort until their mentor is back. A couple of more matches promise to light up your evening, with Sami Zayn taking on Karrion Kross. Cross has been given his long-overdue push against an in-form Sami. Zayn lost to Kevin Owens not too long ago, but his resilience is what got him through Gunther at last year's WrestleMania. If there's one thing to know about Sami, it's that size doesn't matter. One Helluva Kick, and it can be over just like that. Lastly, Randy Orton, the sure-shot future Hall-of-Famer finds himself tagging with Jelly Roll to face Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre. Having tied The Undertaker last year for the most SummerSlam appearances at 16, Orton will make history, and likely put an end to loudmouths Paul and McIntyre as he eyes the road back to his singles campaign Those awaiting John Cena vs Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship, well, you'll have to wait a little longer as it's the main event for Day 2. But hey! Turn that frown upside down. Tonight promises to be an equally banger of an event. Let's roll.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hulk Hogan sex tape won WWE legend million-dollar lottery. Here's how
Hulk Hogan , the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday. In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a statement on Facebook. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE's long history. He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Cybersecurity Finance Technology CXO Leadership Design Thinking MBA Operations Management Management Product Management PGDM Public Policy Digital Marketing Data Analytics Others Healthcare healthcare Data Science Project Management others Artificial Intelligence MCA Degree Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months MIT xPRO CERT-MIT xPRO PGC in Cybersecurity Starts on undefined Get Details Also Read - Hulk Hogan sex-tape controversy: What happened with WWE legend and how the scandal rocked wrestler's career? He won at least six WWE championships and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2016, a Florida jury awarded Hogan $115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media and then added $25 million in punitive damages. Hogan sued after Gawker in 2012 posted a video of him having sex with his former best friend's wife. He contended the post violated his privacy. Live Events Also Read - Hulk Hogan movies, shows, awards: WWE legend fought Sylvester Stallone in Hollywood's one of top grossers, TV show inspires wrestler's iconic name Hogan smiled and wore black throughout the three-week trial. 'Everywhere I show up, people treat me like I'm still the champ,' he said of the support from fans. Also Read - Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant WWE WrestleMania video highlights: Watch when Hogan bodyslammed 500-plus pound Giant to deliver most iconic moment in wrestling history WWE posted a note on X saying it was saddened to learn about Hogan's death. 'One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans,' it said. FAQs Q1. What was age of Hulk Hogan? A1. Hulk Hogan was 71 when he died. Q2. What was real name of Hulk Hogan? A2. Hulk Hogan's real name was Terry Bollea.
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
London ready to step in as WWE WrestleMania set to leave New Orleans after John Cena's cryptic post
Fans in a frenzy over possibility of flagship event finally crossing the pond CAPITAL GAINS SMACKS London ready to step in as WWE WrestleMania set to leave New Orleans after John Cena's cryptic post Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LONDON could be a huge step closer to hosting WrestleMania. The WWE's main event has never moved outside North America. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas last month drew 125,000 fans Credit: Getty 3 John Cena posted a movie reference that has got fans talking Credit: Splash But Wrestlenomics claim the extravaganza is ready to depart from New Orleans. And wrestling fans across the UK have gone wild with excitement at the possibility of a switch across the pond. WWE enthusiasts are already at fever pitch - as a cryptic post from John Cena suggested the legend might NOT retire this year. The undisputed champ and Hollywood star shared a Leonardo DiCaprio picture from The Wolf of Wall Street on Instagram - showing the movie's famous "I'm not leaving' scene. There's even talk now that Cena could peak his feud with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson by taking on his biggest rival once more. SunSport revealed earlier this month that London was ready to hold WrestleMania within the next decade. It's been held every March or April since 1985, with the top performers from RAW and SmackDown on stage in front of millions. Most of the greatest names ever in wrestling have taken part - like Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, The Undertaker, Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. 3 WrestleMania might arrive in London within 10 years BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK WrestleMania 42 was in Las Vegas last month, attracting 125,000 fans to the Allegiant Stadium. Caesars Superdome in New Orleans is booked for April 11-12 next year. Indianapolis has also been lined up to host it at some point too. But as speculation grows that London might have a future role, British fans are drooling. One posted: "If Wrestlemania comes to London I will do laps around my house bro." Another WWE follower's response to that was "After your laps you're gonna have to sell your house to afford the tickets." But the first fan replied: "I will sell my KIDNEYS." Another enthusiast wrote: "WrestleMania needs to be in the UK, I'd love that." Fans were sceptical if Wembley could fit in the dates at spring is such a busy time for sport, including the FA Cup semi-finals. Others reckoned Cardiff or across the channel in Paris would be tempting alternatives to London.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
WWE legend The Rock mysteriously absent from WrestleMania 41 as fans make prediction over his future
The Hollywood star has left fans baffled after it was thought he would be at the PPV ROCK OFF WWE legend The Rock mysteriously absent from WrestleMania 41 as fans make prediction over his future Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WWE legend The Rock was mysteriously absent from WrestleMania 41 - despite being part of the build-up of the show. The wrestling icon - real name Dwayne Johnson - was all-but a certainty to appear at the pay-per-view this weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 John Cena and Cody Rhodes fought in the main event of WrestleMania 41 Credit: Splash 3 Cena won a historic 17th WWE world title, the most in the history of the company Credit: Getty 3 The Rock was thought to be set for an appearance at Mania, but was absent Credit: Getty He was a major player in the main event feud between John Cena and Cody Rhodes in the weeks before. However, the 52-year-old was missing from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. He was nowhere be seen as Cena defeated his rival to win a historic 17th WWE world title. Fans in the arena and viewers at home were left disappointed with the People's Champion not there. The Rock had appeared at the Elimination Chamber last month. He was the catalyst for Cena turning heel for the first time in 22 years. At the time, he was joined by Travis Scott. The rapper also appeared and intervened in the main event at Mania on Sunday. But The Rock was absent, leaving fans upset around the world. They took to social media to vent their frustration. Stone Cold Steve Austin wipes out during WWE WrestleMania "No Rock? hey Dwayne, you're in or you're out. And when you're out," one raged. "Stay away unless you're committing." Another added: "Anyone else find that very anticlimactic? Like what??? "Why did Travis Scott have a 5 minute entrance in the middle of the match and WHERE IS THE ROCK???? 🏅 Follow all our latest news & stories on WWE. "Happy for Cena, but WHAT????" A third said: "'Did they even need The Rock for this heel turn? "Not a single appearance? Not a single explanation? Come on." During the main event, Scott took a Cross Rhodes finisher from Cody. That allowed Cena to get the upper hand and win the title. He now has the most world championships in the history of the company. The Rock's latest social media post is of him driving in Hawaii, but it is not known when the image was taken. It is also not known whether his WrestleMania 41 absence was planned or he pulled out. Cena is advertised for Monday Night Raw, where he could still show up.
Metro
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Friend's heartfelt appeal to British Paralympian missing in Las Vegas
A close friend of British Paralympian Sam Ruddock has said the athlete's friends and family have 'no clues, no indication' of his whereabouts after he went missing on a trip to Las Vegas 13 days ago. Chris Graves joined an appeal for anyone with information about the runner, cyclist and shot putter, who has cerebral palsy, to get in touch, saying any tip could make a 'massive' difference. The operations manager of school sports charity +Inspire has been a close friend and colleague of Sam's for more than 12 years. The 35-year-old athlete from Rugby, Warwickshire, travelled to the US on April 13 planning to attend the WWE WrestleMania event, which took place over two nights at the Allegiant Stadium in Vegas the following weekend, and was last heard of three days after arriving. Chris said: 'Sam has been struggling with his mental health so it's just very concerning that he's out there on his own. 'We just want to know that he's safe, that's the bottom line really. 'There's been no direct contact with him or any social media activity since April 16. There's just so many options of what the situation could be that we just want to know he's safe.' The ParalympicsGB athlete's last known movement was riding in an Austin-Healey sports car with an American man named Steve he seemed to have just met, with a point-of-view video of the journey posted on his Instagram channel on the day he went missing. Staff at a hostel where he was staying said he had not checked out and has left his belongings in his room. In the video, Steve asks Sam how long he's been in the US, to which he replies 'three days' and indicates he might stay longer, before going on to say he has never been to Vegas before. The charity ambassador appears to have hitchhiked with the driver, who drove him along the strip before dropping him off at the famous Silver and Gold pawn shop in Vegas, home of the TV show 'Pawn Stars.' The athlete had originally wanted to go to 'Fremont' — presumably the city's famous Fremont Street — until the driver recommended the pawnbroker's shop, saying he had a friend there. As the pair get out of the car outside the store, Sam, who appears excitable and upbeat, ends the video so he can speak to Steve. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Chris told Metro: 'That's the last post and it's been reported and shared with the relevant authorities in Las Vegas, so we're hoping that the driver of that car can be found just to see what he may or may not know. 'He's the last person that we're all aware of who has physically seen Sam. 'The pawn broker's shop in Las Vegas has been contacted to see if they know anything but at present we have no clues and no indication as to where Sam might be. 'Anybody with any sighting, any help or any intel would just be massive.' Sam, who is father to a two-year-old son and has a baby on the way, made his international debut at London 2012, running in the 100m and 200m T35 heats, a disability sport classification. He then switched to shot put ahead of Rio 2016, where he finished sixth in the F35 category. The Paralympian then focused on cycling and became World Champion at the C1 1km Time Trial in 2022, for athletes with physical impairments, and defended his title a year later. Away from the competitive arena, Sam has been a big hit in schools where he has encouraged young people to take up sport. He has also written first-person pieces for Metro, including how he has 'realised the responsibility I now have to all my fellow brothers and sisters with cerebral palsy, to represent them and be an ambassador.' 'Sam's a lovely guy, he's a very bubbly, outgoing character and always has time to speak to everybody and anybody,' Chris said. 'He is always interested in what you have to say about whatever it might be, he's someone who has very strong beliefs but would always welcome and recognise other people's beliefs as well. 'He wants to be everyone's friend and will help anyone when he can.' Appealing to Sam directly, Chris said: 'We just want Sam to know he is so loved by so many family and friends, and in a professional sense the teachers and children all adore him. He has been an inspiration over the years to thousands of young people and adults. 'We want nothing more than to know he is safe, that is it.' In a statement, +Inspire said: 'We are deeply concerned and saddened to hear that longtime Inspire+ Ambassador and friend of the charity Sam Ruddock has been reported missing. 'Sam was last heard from on April 16 and was on holiday visiting a WrestleMania event in Las Vegas. 'As a valued member of Inspire+, we know this news is being felt by many, we are doing everything we can to support friends, family and staff and school communities who have been affected by this news.' Chris also posted on Facebook: 'Sam has been a very close friend & colleague of mine for over 12 years. 'If you're able to share these posters or send to anyone in the US please do 'Sam is currently unwell with his mental health, his family & family just want to know he's safe.' A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson confirmed there is an active missing persons investigation. More Trending A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man reported missing in Las Vegas and are in contact with the local authorities.' Anyone who has information about Sam's whereabouts is asked to contact the Las Vegas Police Department or Lincolnshire Police via 101 quoting incident number 0169-25.04.25. *For help and information around missing people and the related issues please visit the Missing People charity's website Do you have a story you would like to share? Contact MORE: Parents will 'never give up hope' for son as they unveil garden for missing people MORE: Families of missing Black people say loved ones are 'ignored and criminalised' MORE: 'Tragedy' of missing Black people has hidden legacy going back a decade
