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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Money in the Bank 2025 Results: Becky Lynch defeats Lyra Valkyria in the Women's Intercontinental title match
Image via WWE As the ring announcer introduced Becky Lynch , Lyra Valkyria wasted no time and launched a sudden attack on her. The brawl quickly escalated, spilling to the outside where Lynch turned the tables and began delivering a relentless assault on Valkyria, shifting the momentum in her favor. Money in the Bank 2025 : Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria Women's Intercontinental Title Match Results Lyra Valkyria attacks Becky Lynch - WWE MITB 6/7/25 Once both competitors re-entered the ring, Becky Lynch unleashed a flurry of heavy strikes on Valkyria, looking to end the match early. Despite Lynch's offensive onslaught, Valkyria repeatedly kicked out of the pin attempts, refusing to stay down. Determined to capture the Women's Intercontinental Title, Becky kept Valkyria grounded, dominating much of the match. However, Valkyria eventually mounted a comeback, launching her own offense and shifting the momentum back in her direction. Lynch responded with more punishing moves and nearly secured the win with several close pinfalls, but Valkyria continued to show incredible resilience. Becky then brought Valkyria to the top turnbuckle, setting up for a high-impact move, but Valkyria countered with a massive Superplex. She immediately went for the pin, but Lynch kicked out just in time. Becky then locked in a vicious submission hold, but Valkyria managed to crawl to the ropes and break free. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In a dramatic sequence, Valkyria launched herself at Lynch with a crossbody through the ropes. She then positioned Lynch across the barricade and delivered a leg drop from the announce table before tossing her back into the ring. Ascending the top rope, Valkyria went airborne, but Lynch countered mid-flight with a powerbomb and went for another pin. Valkyria kicked out again. As she stood on the middle rope with Lynch on her shoulders, Becky countered with a devastating Manhandle Slam, but Valkyria once again survived the pin attempt. Lynch then sent Valkyria crashing spine-first into the ring post and followed up with a uranage on the outside. Back in the ring, the two exchanged hard-hitting forearms and traded pinning combinations until Lynch finally secured the three-count to earn a hard-fought victory over Valkyria.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Natalya stuns at NWA debut, sparks controversy with ringside altercation
Image via WWE Natalya, competing under her real name Nattie Neidhart, stepped into the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) ring for the first time on Saturday night to challenge Kenzie Paige for the NWA Women's Championship . While the result didn't go in her favor, the WWE veteran ensured her presence was felt long after the bell. Natalya made her entrance to Rage Against the Machine's iconic track 'Killing in the Name,' a theme she previously used during her appearance at Bloodsport. Despite a spirited performance, she was unable to dethrone reigning champion Kenzie Paige, who retained her title in what fans described as a hard-fought contest. Originally, former WWE and TNA star Gail Kim was scheduled to be the special guest referee for the bout. However, Kim was ruled out due to flu-like symptoms, forcing a last-minute change to the officiating duties. Viral moment steals spotlight The post-match drama eclipsed the in-ring action. Shortly after her loss, Natalya was seen confronting a heckler near the ringside area. Footage that surfaced online showed her slapping the fan and attempting to throw additional strikes before security intervened. While many speculate the altercation was part of a scripted angle, the intensity of the moment has sparked debate among fans and insiders alike. The incident quickly went viral on social media, with some applauding the emotional display and others questioning the blurred line between performance and reality. Natalya has remained tight-lipped about the incident so far, and there is no official word from WWE or NWA on whether any disciplinary action or storyline fallout will follow. Natalya's journey from WWE to NWA and beyond Natalya has kept busy outside WWE's main spotlight. After signing a new contract with WWE last year, she has made infrequent appearances on RAW throughout 2025. Earlier this year, she competed in the Women's Intercontinental Title tournament but failed to advance. In addition to her WWE commitments, Natalya has been exploring other wrestling promotions. Her recent appearances, including a notable victory over Miyu Yamashita at Bloodsport, show her eagerness to expand her in-ring profile. She has also been forming new alliances on WWE programming, notably with Maxxine Dupri, suggesting that she remains an integral part of WWE's evolving women's division storylines. As Natalya balances her WWE role with outside appearances and stirring moments like the Crockett Cup altercation, fans eagerly await the next chapter in her distinguished career - one that continues to blur the lines between reality and wrestling drama.
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
All WWE releases post-WrestleMania, including NXT talent
WWE has released a fresh wave of talent in May 2025, just weeks after WrestleMania 41 broke attendance and revenue records. The post-Mania roster shake-up affected both main roster and NXT performers, with reasons cited as part of 'budget adjustments.' Braun Strowman's second WWE run ends Former Universal Champion Braun Strowman is among the highest-profile names released. A dominant force since 2015, Strowman returned to WWE in 2022 after a previous release and neck surgery. His recent run included a tag-team stint with Ricochet and a feud with Bronson Reed, culminating in a 'Last Monster Standing' match. WWE opted not to renew his contract despite his marquee name value. Dakota Kai exits again after injury setbacks Dakota Kai's second spell with WWE has ended. After returning in 2022 to form Damage CTRL with Bayley and IYO SKY, Kai faced two significant injuries that kept her off TV for extended periods. Despite a return to singles competition earlier this year, she failed to capture the Women's Intercontinental Title and was let go as part of the May cuts. I hope you stay on this journey with me x — 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖎𝖊𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑 🎮 (@ImKingKota) May 3, 2025 Shayna Baszler departs after eight years A cornerstone of NXT and later the main roster, Shayna Baszler was released after eight years. The former MMA fighter held the NXT Women's Championship twice and the WWE Women's Tag Titles three times. Most recently, she had formed the Pure Fusion Collective with Sonya Deville and Zoey Stark before being quietly let go. No one can offer what I have to offer. Reality. Let the Galaxy burn. — Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) May 2, 2025 NXT duo Katana Chance and Kayden Carter let go The tag team of Katana Chance and Kayden Carter, former NXT and WWE Women's Tag Champions, were also released. Their main roster call-up saw moderate success, including winning the WWE Women's Tag-team Championships, but their recent appearances were limited to mid-card bouts. Gigi Dolin and Shotzi among other female releases Former Toxic Attraction member Gigi Dolin and high-flyer Shotzi were also cut. Both had been active in the tag team scene, with Shotzi recently challenging for the North American Title and Dolin appearing alongside Tatum Paxley in cross-promotional matches. Officially free to work in 30 days thepriscillakelly@ 🥀 — Priscilla Kelly (@HellsFavoritePK) May 2, 2025 Gallus trio ends seven-year WWE stint The stable Gallus—comprised of Wolfgang and brothers Joe and Mark Coffey—were released after nearly a decade in the company. The trio held the NXT UK Tag Team and NXT Tag Team titles during their tenure but had fallen off the main TV rotation in recent months. Cora Jade departs after return from injury Cora Jade, once considered a cornerstone of NXT's women's division, also exited WWE. After a return from a torn ACL, she reignited a storyline with Roxanne Perez, only to be written off following a tag team betrayal at Stand & Deliver. See you in 29 — Elayna Black (@CoraJadeWWE) May 3, 2025 Jakara Jackson and Oro Mensah released after faction split Following the recent breakup of Meta-Four, members Jakara Jackson and Oro Mensah were released. Jackson had partnered with Lash Legend in various tag pursuits, while Mensah had previously held the NXT UK Tag Titles. Always BEEN and always GON be bout that mothafkn ACTION ✔️🧡 — Jakara Jackson (@JakaraWWE) May 2, 2025 Eddy Thorpe exits after cryptic message Former NJPW Young Lion Eddy Thorpe was also let go, just weeks after competing for a shot at the NXT North American Championship. His social media activity had hinted at an impending departure. Dani Palmer announces retirement post-release Dani Palmer confirmed her WWE exit by announcing her retirement from professional wrestling. The former NCAA acrobat thanked WWE for 'a ride until the wheels fell off' and expressed gratitude for meeting her partner, NXT Tag Champion Tank Ledger. Final cuts: Bernal and Osborne exit quietly Javier Bernal and Riley Osborne were quietly released. Osborne, once a breakout tournament finalist, had last appeared on WWE 'Evolve' programming. Bernal had primarily featured on 'Level Up' and live shows. WWE has not publicly commented on individual releases, but sources close to the company cite financial restructuring and creative redirection as key factors. Most released main roster stars are subject to a 90-day non-compete clause, while NXT talent have 30-day clauses.
