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Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kofi Kingston files formal complaint against WWE referee after RAW chaos
Image via WWE In a surprising turn of events following WWE RAW on June 2, World Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston took to social media to announce that he had filed an official complaint against referee Jessika Carr. The incident occurred during a tag team match involving The War Raiders and Judgment Day's Finn Balor and JD McDonagh, where Kingston and Xavier Woods were present at ringside. As part of the New Day's usual antics, Kofi and Woods stirred up some ringside mischief - something that didn't sit well with Carr. In a swift move, the referee ejected both tag champs from ringside, a decision that left Kofi visibly frustrated. Hours later, the veteran WWE Superstar took to X (formerly Twitter) to make his stance clear. 'Let the record show: I have just filed an official complaint about the heinous and overreaching actions of @WWELadyRefJess tonight,' Kingston wrote. Referee Jessika Carr hits back with no regrets Referee Jessika Carr didn't let the criticism go unanswered. In a confident response, she posted, 'Complain all you want my friend, but the official has the final word. Sorry, not sorry…..pal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Better luck next time.' While Carr's tweet was met with support from many fans, others took the opportunity to stir the pot, reigniting debates about officiating decisions in WWE. One user commented, 'Good call Jess!' while another fan humorously added, 'I'm writing a letter and sending it to corporate too. Snail mail.' Amid the ringside chaos, Judgment Day capitalized. Roxanne Perez, the group's newest ally, distracted The War Raiders at a crucial moment, giving Balor the opening to land his signature Coup de Grace and secure the win for his team. While neither team has officially been announced as No. 1 contenders yet, the win puts Balor and McDonagh in a strong position to challenge Kingston and Woods for the World Tag Team Championships in the near future. Roxanne Perez helps Judgment Day defeat War Raiders: Raw highlights, June 2, 2025 Will WWE respond to Kofi Kingston's complaint? As of now, WWE has not issued any formal response to Kingston's complaint, nor has on-screen authority figure Adam Pearce commented on the matter. However, fans online are watching closely. Some believe this could be the start of a larger storyline, especially with Judgment Day potentially eyeing the tag titles and tensions between teams reaching a boiling point. Others see this as a playful jab by Kingston, who is known for blending humor and theatrics into his performances - both in the ring and online. Still, the fact that the complaint was made 'official' adds a layer of intrigue. WWE's history of incorporating real-time fan interactions and social media moments into ongoing feuds means this incident could escalate quickly in the coming weeks. Whether it results in a disciplinary hearing, a comedic backstage segment, or adds fuel to an upcoming tag team feud, Kofi's actions have once again put New Day in the spotlight. With Jessika Carr holding her ground and Judgment Day gaining momentum, the tag division may be heading into a volatile phase. For now, fans will have to wait and see if Kingston's formal protest leads to any consequences - or if it's simply another example of WWE's chaos unfolding both inside and outside the ring.
Newsweek
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former Star Accuses WWE Of Stealing His Gimmick
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. Former WWE, WCW, and ECW star Big Vito has publicly accused WWE and Paul "Triple H" Levesque of "ripping off" his established Italian street tough/gangster persona for the NXT character of Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. Vito, who made a name for himself with this gimmick long before his more widely remembered WWE run as a cross-dresser, released a strong statement on X. In his social media post, Big Vito, referring to himself as "THE Don," directly addressed Triple H. "I've got an honest question for Triple H. I've lived this lifestyle my whole life. I've been doing this gimmick since 1999," Vito stated. "I'm still the Don in the squared circle, but this kid—who has publicly disrespected me—has stolen everything but the shoes on my feet." Vito further claimed that WWE had previously sought his input for similar concepts. "Your own people have reached out to me, asking for help with "family" storylines. Those ideas? Mine," he asserted. "Talent relations even called me, said I'd be "brought in" down in Florida. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Yet here I am—a 35-year veteran—watching WWE bury me while they rip off my gimmick wholesale." He emphasized he has proof for his claims: "And yes, I've got the receipts to back up everything I'm saying here." HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: A general stadium view during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Big Vito's "Italian street guy" persona was prominent during his time in ECW as part of Da Baldies and in WCW with The Mamalukes, where he held the WCW Hardcore and World Tag Team Championships. This was before his later WWE stint where he was controversially booked in a dress. I've got an honest question for @TripleH . I've lived this lifestyle my whole life. I've been doing this gimmick since 1999. I'm still the Don in the squared circle, but this kid—who has publicly disrespected me—has stolen everything but the shoes on my feet. Your own people have… — Big Vito LoGrasso (@TheBigVitoBrand) June 2, 2025 Lorenzo currently portrays a character in NXT aligned with Tony D'Angelo's mob-themed "family," which Vito evidently sees as a direct imitation. Vito questioned the integrity of using his established character. "So tell me: are we really going to keep doing this? Keep embarrassing Italians with this nonsense? Keep disrespecting my 35 years in this business?" he asked. He then addressed Stacks directly: "Stacks — I get it. Imitation is supposed to be the sincerest form of flattery. I've got a few old leather jackets if you need them, but I doubt you can pull off the bald look. Just remember: no matter who you put in the "costume," they'll always be living in my shadow until I give my stamp of approval." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 results: Seth Rollins stuns CM Punk, Roman Reigns with Paul Heyman betrayals
Welcome to WrestleMania 41, Night 1! WWE's two-night extravaganza kicks off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with a seven-match card, highlighted by a triple-threat main event between CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, as well as a WWE Women's Championship clash between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair. In addition to those contests, three other championships will be up for grabs. World Heavyweight Champion Gunther will take on 2025 Royal Rumble winner Jey Uso in a rivalry that has been simmering for several months before coming to a full boil a few weeks ago on 'WWE Raw,' LA Knight puts his United States Championship on the line against one of WWE's fastest-rising stars in Jacob Fatu, and the War Raiders battle The New Day for the World Tag Team Championships. Advertisement As far as non-title matches go, Jade Cargill gets her solo WrestleMania moment against Naomi in a deeply personal feud, and it's a Lucha showdown between the legendary Rey Mysterio and storyline newcomer El Grande Americano. Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and CM Punk collide in the main event of WrestleMania 41 Night 1. (Photos: WWE/Getty Images. Design: Taylor Wilhelm, Yahoo Sports) Here's a look at Saturday's full WrestleMania 41, Night 1 match card, which kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock: Follow all of the action with Uncrowned's live blog below:
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 live results: Full card, start time, winners and losers, updates and highlights
Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and CM Punk collide in the main event of WrestleMania 41 Night 1. (Photos: WWE/Getty Images. Design: Taylor Wilhelm, Yahoo Sports) Welcome to WrestleMania 41, Night 1! WWE's two-night extravaganza kicks off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with a seven-match card, highlighted by a triple-threat main event between CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, as well as a WWE Women's Championship clash between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair. Advertisement In addition to those contests, three other championships will be up for grabs. World Heavyweight Champion Gunther will take on 2025 Royal Rumble winner Jey Uso in a rivalry that has been simmering for several months before coming to a full boil a few weeks ago on 'WWE Raw,' LA Knight puts his United States Championship on the line against one of WWE's fastest-rising stars in Jacob Fatu, and the War Raiders battle The New Day for the World Tag Team Championships. As far as non-title matches go, Jade Cargill gets her solo WrestleMania moment against Naomi in a deeply personal feud, and it's a Lucha showdown between the legendary Rey Mysterio and storyline newcomer El Grande Americano. Here's a look at Saturday's full WrestleMania 41, Night 1 match card, which kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock: Advertisement Triple-threat match: Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair World Tag Team Championship: War Raiders (c) vs. The New Day United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano Jade Cargill vs. Naomi Follow all of the action with Uncrowned's live blog below:
