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Newsweek
29-05-2025
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WWE Superstar Omos Reveals Medical Condition That Nearly Killed Him
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. WWE star Omos, renowned for his towering 7'3" presence, recently shared the story of a life-altering medical condition that was discovered by chance during his college years. He credits the diagnosis with saving his life. In a revealing interview on Insight With Chris Van Vliet, Omos detailed his journey from assuming his rapid growth was normal to facing a critical health crisis. Omos explained his incredible size was never just simple genetics. He recalled being six feet tall by age 11 and shooting up to 6'7" by 13, which he initially thought was just a significant growth spurt. It wasn't until he was playing college basketball in the United States that a doctor's keen observation led to an urgent intervention. Omos recounted the doctor, Dr. Vesely, contacting the university president: "He goes, 'Hey, my name is Dr. Vesely. I saw one of your players, Jordan Omogbehin. By the size of his hands, the size of his jaw, and facial features, I think he might have acromegaly. You need to check him as soon as possible.'" More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Though Omos initially thought it might be a joke, the warning proved gravely serious. An MRI revealed devastating news. "They pull out the MRI and say, 'You have a pituitary tumor. If you don't take it out, either you're going to go blind, or you're going to have a heart attack.' INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, California. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, my body was producing so much growth hormone, it was enlarging my heart. They said, 'We need to get this fixed now,'" Omos shared. He learned he had an unprecedented combination of rare conditions. "It's kind of similar to what Andre the Giant had. It's called acromegaly. Big Show has it as well," Omos explained. "But mine is kind of unique because I have acromegaly, I also have gigantism, and I have partial Cushing's disease. It was the first time in endocrine history that a patient had all three." His case was so unique it was documented in a medical journal. Even today, Omos requires ongoing medical management. "I have to be on meds to stop me from growing, because I still grow. I don't grow this way anymore [taller], but I still grow sideways... So I take medication to stop my body from using the growth hormones so I don't get any bigger." Despite these lifelong challenges, he reports feeling well. "I'm pain-free. I feel great," Omos stated, before underscoring the gravity of the early diagnosis: "But if the doctor hadn't caught it when he did—I would've been dead." He gives full credit to the observant physician: "Shout out to Dr. Vesely. He pretty much saved my life." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Brock Lesnar Looks Nearly Unrecognizable With Shocking Transformation
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. In a notable departure from his more familiar look, Brock Lesnar has been observed sporting a new, considerably longer hairstyle. This updated look features long, flowing hair, evoking a striking image that some might describe as a blend of Viking and samurai aesthetics, perhaps with an unexpected dash of mysticism. This current hairstyle marks a significant evolution from the top knot he occasionally wore during his last active WWE tenure, which concluded in 2023. Recent photographs seem to capture the former WWE and UFC Heavyweight Champion attending an event alongside his wife, Rena Mero, famously known to wrestling fans as Sable. Brock Lesnar's long hair is not a bad look. — Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) May 22, 2025 Recent photo of Brock Lesnar! 👀 — WWE is CINEMA (@WWEisCINEMA) May 22, 2025 Lesnar's absence from the WWE ring has extended for nearly two years. This hiatus follows his name being referenced in connection with the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE in January 2024. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Prior to these developments, Lesnar had reportedly been slated for an appearance at the 2024 Royal Rumble. Creative plans were rumored to involve him being eliminated by Dominik Mysterio, setting up a subsequent encounter at the Elimination Chamber event in Perth, Australia. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, California. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: (L-R) Brock Lesnar wrestles Omos during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Inglewood, was then speculated to lead to a high-profile match against Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. While the two-time Royal Rumble winner remains listed on WWE's official website, his presence on WWE programming has been minimal since the lawsuit emerged, and he has maintained his characteristic low public profile. His daughter, Mya Lesnar, has been achieving success in collegiate track and field. She recently secured her fourth consecutive Mountain West Conference shot put title, launching it an impressive 18.61 meters at the MWC outdoor championships on May 16, 2025. Mya is currently a senior at Colorado State University, having previously competed for Arizona State's track and field team during her freshman and sophomore years before transferring. His son, Duke Lesnar, was also recently drafted into the Western Hockey League, selected by the Medicine Hat Tigers hockey team. Lesnar is a sure-fire WWE Hall of Famer and perhaps a UFC Hall of Famer one day. Whether he wrestles again is up in the air, but the chances of him returning to WWE for at least a one-off if not an appearance for the Hall of Fame is likely. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
16-05-2025
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Dominik Mysterio's WWE Comments Spark Major Fan Debate
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. Dominik Mysterio, one of WWE's most talked-about young talents, is making it very clear how he feels about the company's current successful time. During an important recent interview with Jim Varsallone, Mysterio didn't just say that WWE's modern era is doing very well; he declared it was much better than the often-praised Attitude Era. Mysterio made a bold comparison, directly going against the fond memories many fans have of the late 1990s. "A lot of people would say the Attitude Era is the best era in wrestling, right? Or like the most money-driven era in wrestling. But I think this current era that we are currently in has it beat by a long, long... I don't know... miles," Mysterio stated. Explaining his view more, the former NXT North American Champion praised many parts of WWE's current way of doing things. He insisted that the company is currently "firing on all cylinders," doing great in important areas that make a wrestling company successful. "We're doing some of the best work that we have ever done. Whether it's storylines, whether it's in-ring wrestling, merchandise that we're producing – just everything is top level from the WWE right now," he continued, pointing out the overall good quality. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Mysterio's confidence goes beyond just general comments; it connects to the bigger story of WWE's current smart moves and wins, and its appeal around the world. The company has seen record-breaking crowds at events, big media rights deals, and an exciting creative path that has hooked fans everywhere. Dominik Mysterio during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023, in Inglewood, California. Dominik Mysterio during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023, in Inglewood, successful environment no doubt adds to Mysterio's excited view of the time he is helping to build. You can see the fan reaction below: He's not lying. Without Steve Austin the attitude era would've sucked. — parts unknown (@apostleoflindow) May 16, 2025 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 not even better than 2019 era — Tbjugg (@Tbjugg8) May 16, 2025 Yeah ok tell what your on and get back to me lol — Bernardo Mattey (@BennyGo8181818) May 16, 2025 Not even close the promos done back then even terrible was a 1000% more legendary but the budget was affordable since switch of budget now goes to the talent! — Tombstone-X (@TombstoneX) May 16, 2025 The attitudes had talented wrestlers, but the matches weren't always great. 3 minute rest spots, 2 minute women's matches. Nah, I'm good — LemonShock (@BBLemons9412) May 16, 2025 Why is the young generation so obsessed with surpassing the AE? How bout u focus on your own era, and when it's all set and done the critics and fans will decide. — Jeremy (@Alucard365) May 16, 2025 Yeah ok tell what your on and get back to me lol — Bernardo Mattey (@BennyGo8181818) May 16, 2025 Dominik, who has successfully made a name for himself with a clear heel image that's a strong difference from his father's beloved luchador image, has said some daring things about what he wants to do. It has been reported that Mysterio previously said he wants to "shit all over" his father Rey Mysterio's legacy, especially talking about his father's famous history in promotions like AAA. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
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John Cena Set To Wrestle Surprising Name In Next WWE Match: Report
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. John Cena's record-breaking 17th World Championship reign is reportedly set to extend through the summer months. This news follows his successful, albeit controversial, first defense of the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at Backlash on May 10, 2025. A new report by Fightful Select provides insight into Cena's planned reign. According to their sources within WWE, people within the company claimed that John Cena's title reign would continue into Summer. Cena captured the title from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 last month, a victory that coincided with a significant heel turn. The Fightful report also contextualized Cena's ongoing character arc, noting WWE had teased this darker persona around the Royal Rumble and suggesting that establishing it, and any potential future evolution, "will also take some time." The immediate fallout from Backlash has already hinted at Cena's next program. R-Truth attempted to intervene on Cena's behalf during the main event against Orton, only to receive an RKO for his efforts before Cena secured the win; Cena then emphatically put R-Truth through a table at the post-show press conference. Now, according to a report from Cory Hays of R-Truth is slated to get a match against his self-proclaimed "childhood hero," John Cena, in approximately two weeks. This timeframe directly aligns with the next edition of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, scheduled for May 24, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. John Cena during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. John Cena during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Photo byMore news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Cena is already advertised to appear at this upcoming SNME special. However, it remains unconfirmed whether his Undisputed WWE Championship will be on the line if the match against R-Truth materializes as reported. This potential encounter would be a rematch nearly 14 years in the making. Their last notable televised singles match occurred on the June 27, 2011, edition of Raw, where R-Truth surprisingly defeated Cena in a tables match. These developments are all part of Cena's widely publicized final year as an in-ring WWE performer, which he announced would be 2025. Adding to the end-of-career narrative, Cena's father, John Cena Sr., recently indicated that his son's ultimate farewell match is expected to take place in Boston this December. While many fans anticipate Cody Rhodes will eventually be the one to dethrone the 17-time champion, that direction will likely become clearer upon Rhodes' return to WWE programming. For now, John Cena's controversial championship reign continues, with an unexpected and deeply personal challenge from R-Truth seemingly on the immediate horizon. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
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WWE Champion Breaks Silence On Missing WrestleMania 41
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. WWE WrestleMania 41 was a loaded card with a ton of big names and matches on tap. However, long are the days of WWE having a card filled with matches that last longer than anyone had hoped for. Under Triple H, PLE cards are kept short with only the most important matches on tap, and WrestleMania is no different. The absence of Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green from WrestleMania 41 was a notable point of discussion among fans, especially considering her impressive run throughout 2024 and the fact that it marked the first WrestleMania where her title could have been showcased on the grand stage. Many had hoped to see the SmackDown star compete at the "Showcase of the Immortals." Still, she was ultimately relegated to action on the go-home episode of SmackDown, a decision that left a segment of the fans disappointed. Speaking with Adrian Hernandez of Unlikely, Green addressed her absence from WrestleMania, acknowledging her desire to be part of the event while recognizing the constraints of the show's runtime and available slots. "At the end of the day, of course, after a crazy year, the pinnacle is WrestleMania. So I felt the want and the need for these titles to be on the show. I wanted them to be on the show. But at the end of the day, we only have so many hours and so many spots on the card," Green stated. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 01: WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 01: WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Despite her omission from the event, Green was quick to commend her fellow female performers who did have the opportunity to compete at WrestleMania 41. "I think that the women that were on the show did an amazing job of representing all of us. So, although I'm upset and I wish I could have been on it, I'm really proud of the girls," she added, showcasing a sense of camaraderie and support for her colleagues within the women's division. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Green has prior experience competing at WrestleMania, having participated in a four-woman tag team match at WrestleMania 39, where she teamed with Sonya Deville. However, despite holding the newly established WWE Women's United States Championship heading into WrestleMania 41, reports indicated multiple creative pitches for her involvement. This included potential roles as a host, conducting a US Title Open Challenge, or having matches with Zelina Vega, Nikki Bella, or Alexa Bliss – she did not have a scheduled match on either night of the event. Looking ahead, Green is slated to defend her Women's United States Championship on the upcoming April 25th episode of SmackDown. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
