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Newsweek
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Slams Conor McGregor
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. There has often been much speculation that UFC great Conor McGregor would eventually find himself in WWE. Not only is the controversial fighter a widely recognized figure, but he is also known for hyping up his fights with a significant amount of trash talk. More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Talent Comes Out Of Retirement For One Night Additionally, McGregor has often been seen interacting with WWE figures, most notably when he threatened that he would suplex Paul Heyman "on sight." Former Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes even said that he would like to see McGregor "dip his toes in into the water with WWE." Despite all of this, McGregor has never found his way into the squared circle, and one current WWE Superstar thinks that is for a good reason. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Conor McGregor looks on from ringside prior to during the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, on the Riyadh Season - Wembley Edition card at... LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Conor McGregor looks on from ringside prior to during the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, on the Riyadh Season - Wembley Edition card at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 2024 in London, England. UFC star Conor McGregor has been found guilty of assault. MoreIn an interview with the Irish Mirror, WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria was asked if she thought fellow Dubliner McGregor would ever appear in WWE. Her answer was simple and to the point: "He doesn't have what it takes." Lyra Valkyria Says Conor McGregor Doesn't Have What It Takes To Make It In Pro Wrestling — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) May 23, 2025 Valkyria then refused to comment on McGregor's chances of becoming President of Ireland. More Pro Wrestling: WWE WrestleMania 42 Relocation Confirmed: Report Valkyria isn't the only person to share this sentiment about McGregor. The aforementioned Paul Heyman has a similar opinion, although he had a bit of a longer explanation. "I am still thriving on top. I would like to see if Conor McGregor, at 57, is still thriving at the very top of his entire industry," Heyman said, per Jeremy Lambert of Fightful. "We'll see if he's even relevant, we'll see if he even lives to 57 with his lifestyle." "If he beats me up, who cares? I'm a 57-year-old Wise Man. I'm a Jew boy from the Bronx. This is a tough fight for Conor McGregor? I don't see him picking a fight with Roman Reigns. Then again, little people do what little minds tell them to do, and that's okay. I like the little guy, he's funny to me. Like a clown. He's here for my amusement." More Pro Wrestling: Triple H Confirms New PLE for New Orleans After WrestleMania Relocation Valkyria has quickly established herself as one of the best technical wrestlers on the WWE roster. Since her WWE debut in 2020, Valkyria has had incredible matches with the likes of Becky Lynch, Roxanne Perez, Meiko Satamura, Iyo Sky, and Dakota Kai. Valkyria has taken home the NXT Women's Championship, the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, and is currently the inaugural WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion. More Pro Wrestling: Fan-Favorite AEW Star Gives Honest In-Ring Return Update Goldberg Gives Major Health Update Ahead of WWE Retirement Match For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Metro
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
WWE WrestleMania 42 in New Orleans 'cancelled' in unprecedented shake up
WWE WrestleMania 42 is no longer taking place in New Orleans amid reports of a return to Las Vegas in 2026. The Big Easy was set to host the annual sports entertainment extravaganza, which aired live on Netflix for the first time ever last month, in April 2026, but unprecedented changes have been made with 11 months to go. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson had announced the city as the host of the 2026 show, but it's instead set to get Money In The Bank in the summer. The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation told Wrestlenomics: 'The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and New Orleans & Company are working closely with our friends at TKO to expand our long-standing partnership.' They added that this 'will include UFC 318 on July 19, 2025, Money In The Bank in 2026, and WrestleMania – which will move from the currently scheduled 2026 timeframe to a future year'. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. In a video statement on X, Paul 'Triple H' Levesque added on Friday: 'I'm sure everyone saw our joint statement yesterday regarding the shift in some of the dates on the WWE calendar. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'Today I want to announce the first of those, one of which we're very excited about. Coming to New Orleans on Saturday August 29th, 2026 will be Money In The Bank.' Hailing the show as one of the biggest in WWE's calendar, he added that it's a night of 'high stakes' and 'amazing drama', while teasing: 'Stay tuned for more details on a WrestleMania coming to New Orleans, which will be announced at a later date.' This is a first for WrestleMania – WWE has never changed a host city or state in this way, although in 2020 WrestleMania 36 was moved from Tampa's Raymond James Stadium to the Performance Center in Orlando due to the pandemic. For years, fans have been calling for WWE to give WrestleMania an international flavour, particularly after the success of events like Clash At The Castle, Backlash in Lyon, France a year ago, and Bash In Berlin, but there could be longer to wait if Sin City emerges as a repeat destination for 2026. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan previously held talks with WWE chief content officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque and WWE President Nick Khan, with both sides hinting it as a possibility. Khan reiterated his commitment in a report last month focused on the economic impact that major sporting events have on the UK capital's economy. 'Building on London's success, the Mayor has talked up his ambition to bring more of the biggest sporting events in the world to London,' the report read. 'Sadiq has expressed his support for a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics to return to London in 2040, while he remains committed to making London WrestleMania's first international destination.' More Trending As far back as July 2023, Triple H heaped praise on the UK fans while suggesting it was an option. He told Metro: 'Look, as I said earlier, I have been coming here since the early 90s, and it's spectacular. Some of my favourite events here ever – my favourite things I did in my career have happened here, even sometimes without the benefit of television or it broadcast anywhere else.' He added: 'We are a global company. We intend to be a global company, we intend to be global. So, never say never for any of it. The intent is there.' them.' View More » Netflix is the home of WWE in the UK. Tickets are available now for this summer's Road To Clash In Paris tour. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix viewers divided after watching first trailer for Grenfell: Uncovered MORE: Popular streaming app to stop working on some Fire TV sticks from next month MORE: Sci-fi fans desperate to binge 'wildly entertaining' series with 97% Rotten Tomatoes score
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Goldberg Gives Major Health Update Ahead of WWE Retirement Match
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. Bill Goldberg remains one of the biggest spectacles in the history of professional wrestling. Boasting incredible strength, athleticism, and charisma, Goldberg quickly became one of the most dominant wrestlers in WCW and one of the most popular figures in the business, who is still seen as a major draw today. More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Talent Comes Out Of Retirement For One Night Sadly, it appears that his career is coming to an end with the legendary superstar announcing that he will have a WWE retirement match back in November 2024. "Here's the deal," Goldberg said on during an appearance on the SEC Network. "The news of the day is that, per three executives -- Nick Khan, Chris Legentil, and Paul Levesque -- in 2025, Goldberg is having his retirement match!" 🚨 BREAKING: @Goldberg just announced that his retirement match will take place NEXT YEAR! 👀 🎥: @SECNetwork — WWE (@WWE) November 2, 2024 "I think we know who the subject or the victim, probably the frontrunner right now, we know who it is. In 2025, Goldberg makes his return in a retirement match." Despite promising it would be in a few months, there have been very few updates regarding said match. That is, until now. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Bill Goldberg attends WWE 20th Anniversary Celebration Marking Premiere of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX at Staples Center on October 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Bill Goldberg attends WWE 20th Anniversary Celebration Marking Premiere of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX at Staples Center on October 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, a recent episode of the Carcast podcast, Goldberg provided an update regarding his training process for the upcoming match, which is now believed to take place during the summer. .@Goldberg said on his CarCast podcast that his WWE retirement match will be this summer. — Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) February 20, 2025 "I feel a little bit better, I've gained a little bit of weight man," Goldberg said, per Skylar Russell of Fightful. "Done a little kickboxing on the weekends. I'm getting there man, I've got a little bit of time left. Slowly but surely, Rome wasn't built in a day." More Pro Wrestling: WWE WrestleMania 42 Relocation Confirmed: Report Additionally, Goldberg revealed that he was injury-free, specifically how he was taking care of his shoulder "like rebuilding a car, "Believe me, it's been really tough to control myself but I think I'm on a good schedule. I'm injury free as of right now." "I can do things with [my shoulder] — I couldn't do anything with it in December. It's one of those things — it's like rebuilding a car. You've got to strip it down to the bare minimum and sequentially build it in a logical form. It applies with a vehicle, it applies with your body. "I can't get overzealous and put shit on before it's time. It's a very slow process but I think the way I'm going about it is hopefully gonna work." More Pro Wrestling: Absent WWE Stars Could Return Sooner Than Expected: Report Former WWE Champion Cody Rhodes Wants to Join Video Game Adaptation For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Report: WWE WrestleMania 42 shifts from New Orleans to Las Vegas
Report: WWE WrestleMania 42 shifts from New Orleans to Las Vegas WWE is now bringing next year's WrestleMania event back to Las Vegas. The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY Sports that WrestleMania 42 will no longer take place in New Orleans in 2026. Wrestlenomics first reported the news. According to a report from an industry official stated WWE's biggest two-night show will return to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year, following WrestleMania 41, which took place at Allegiant Stadium in April. Despite losing WrestleMania 42, New Orleans will host the event in a future year and will be the home of Money in the Bank in 2026 as a part of an ongoing partnership with TKO Group Holdings, Inc. The last WrestleMania event to take place in "The Big Easy" was WrestleMania 34 in 2018, which reportedly brought an economic boom of $175 million to the city. New Orleans was also home to WrestleMania 30 in 2014. "The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and New Orleans & Company are working closely with our friends at TKO to expand our long-standing partnership," the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation said in a joint statement with WWE. "Which will include UFC 318 on July 19, 2025, Money In The Bank in 2026, and WrestleMania - which will move from the currently scheduled 2026 timeframe to a future year." Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, initially announced New Orleans as the landing spot for WrestleMania 42 on the Feb. 21 episode of SmackDown. The event was set to take place at Caesars Superdome April 11-12, 2026.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE WrestleMania 42 match early predictions: Superstars that are set to shine in New Orleans
Image via WWE With the curtains just falling on WWE WrestleMania 41, fans are already looking ahead to next year's mega event. WWE WrestleMania 42 is set to take place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on April 11-12, 2026, and our early predictions suggest a star-studded lineup that could shape the future of the company. Roman Reigns vs The Rock One of the most anticipated clashes is a potential dream match between Roman Reigns and The Rock. Long discussed but never executed, this battle of cousins could finally materialise as Reigns nears the final stages of his WWE career. Cody Rhodes vs CM Punk Another major headline could see Cody Rhodes square off against CM Punk for the WWE Championship. After their fiery exchanges over the past two Royal Rumble seasons, this match feels inevitable, with fans eager to see these two superstars go head to head in a fierce battle. Bianca Belair vs Jade Cargill On the women's side, a heated rivalry between Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill is brewing. Having already made waves in WWE, Cargill could challenge Belair in what promises to be a high-impact encounter for the Women's Championship. 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 Becky Lynch vs Bayley Meanwhile, Becky Lynch and Bayley could finally settle their score after WrestleMania 41's dramatic reshuffle, with a title clash very much on the cards. The Usos vs The Lucha Bros Tag team wrestling also looks set for a big moment. A showdown between The Usos and The Lucha Bros could be an amazing sight to watch, offering fans a high-octane match featuring some of the industry's finest teams. Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre New stars are expected to shine as well. Rising powerhouse Jacob Fatu could be on a collision course with Drew McIntyre for a world title match, showcasing a clash of brute strength and raw popularity. Jey Uso vs Bron Breakker Bron Breakker may step up to challenge Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship under the guidance of Paul Heyman, potentially marking his arrival as a top-tier star. With several returns, debuts, and dream matches potentially on the horizon, WrestleMania 42 promises to be a celebration of WWE's past, present, and future. While a lot can change in a year, the early signs point towards an unforgettable two-night spectacular event in New Orleans. Fans will be watching closely as storylines develop in the coming months, with the Road to WrestleMania 42 already beginning to take shape.
