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Express Tribune
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- Express Tribune
Brooke Hogan addresses backlash for missing Hulk Hogan's WWE tribute
Brooke Oleksy has spoken out following criticism for her absence at WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' tribute to her late father, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who passed away on July 24 at age 71 after going into cardiac arrest. Addressing backlash from fans via her Instagram Stories, Brooke claimed she was never invited to the event, which included a 10-bell salute and a video tribute. '@wwe did not extend an invite,' the former reality star wrote on Wednesday. WWE has not commented on the claim, according to Page Six. -Instagram. In contrast, Brooke's younger brother, Nick Hogan, and his wife, Tana Lea, attended the emotional memorial. Both were seen wearing black and visibly mourning during the televised tribute. Nick also shared a heartfelt Instagram post, calling their late father his 'mentor' and 'best friend.' Brooke and Hulk Hogan—born Terry Gene Bollea—had reportedly been estranged in recent years. However, in a social media post shared Tuesday, Brooke insisted their connection remained strong despite personal distance. 'Our bond has never broken, not even in his final moments,' she wrote. 'When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him.' Brooke's absence from the tribute comes amid ongoing family complexities. According to TMZ, she had requested to be removed from her father's will in 2023 due to trust issues with those in his inner circle. She reportedly wished to avoid financial entanglements following his death. Despite that, she is still expected to receive funds from a life insurance trust, which she plans to use for her children's education. Brooke, a former star of Hogan Knows Best, is now a mother to six-month-old twins, Oliver and Molly, with her husband Steven Olesky.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lilian Garcia is back! WWE legend to announce Evolution 2 in Atlanta
Lilian Garcia (Image via WWE) There are some voices in WWE that instantly take you back to a big moment, and Lilian Garcia is one of them. Her voice has always added something special to WWE events. Though she has stepped back from full-time announcing, her presence still brings back that feeling of magic. And now, ahead of one of the most important weekends in WWE's calendar, Lilian is officially returning. She has confirmed that she will announce at Evolution 2, the highly awaited all-women's premium live event, just like she did for the first one. For Lilian, this return is about pride, celebration, and continuing the story she helped start years ago. Lilian Garcia celebrates women's wrestling at Evolution 2 Garcia made the announcement on Instagram , sharing her excitement with fans around the world. And it was not just any post, it was full of pride, emotion, and love for how far the women's division has come. 'THIS IS IT!!! @WWE EVOLUTION happening this Sunday!!! I was fortunate enough to be the announcer for the 1st ever Evolution so now to be able to announce the 2nd one as well and continue to celebrate the progression of where this industry has evolved to along side these incredible women is such an honor!!! 🙌🏼' Lilian Garcia was the voice behind the original Evolution in 2018, WWE's first-ever all-women's premium live event. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo That night was emotional, groundbreaking, and a turning point for women in sports entertainment. To return for the sequel in 2025, Garcia sees it as more than just a job. It's a celebration of passion and perseverance. Lilian Garcia is proud of her journey Lilian did not stop there. In her post, she reminded everyone, fans and performers alike, that reaching this stage takes more than just talent. It takes dedication. 'It all starts with hard work! …for ALL of us!! We dedicate hours to our craft. It's not easy but it's definitely worth it!!' That message hits deep, especially for someone like Garcia who has spent decades building her career in a male-dominated industry. Her return is a reminder that the voice behind the action is just as powerful as those inside the ring. Lilian Garcia (Image via WWE) Fans will also hear her on Saturday Night's Main Event, the night before Evolution. That show will be headlined by Goldberg's final match against Gunther, making it one of the biggest weekends of the year. 'See you Saturday for @wwe Saturday Night's Main Event and then Sunday for Evolution!! One hot weekend in Hotlanta, GA!!! 😁🔥' Lilian was also the announcer for the WWE x AAA: Worlds Collide event recently, so her presence at Evolution 2 isn't a surprise, but it's still incredibly special. As Evolution 2 takes over State Farm Arena this Sunday, the women of WWE will shine once again. And with Lilian Garcia's iconic voice introducing them, the moment will feel even bigger. Also Read: Lilian Garcia Net Worth 2024: Current WWE Salary, Contract Status and mor Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"No idea how this will end": Referee Charles Robinson shaken as John Cena crosses line at WWE Night of Champions
At the WWE Night of Champions 2025, referee Charles Robinson has seen just about everything that can happen inside a ring, but even the longest-serving official in the company's history was unprepared for the shocking turn John Cena took on June 28. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shortly thereafter, Robinson took to Instagram, posting a vague yet troubling message, sparking concern amongst fans and those in the know: 'No idea how this will end @wwe #nightofchampions. Loved my time in #saudi. #wrestling #running #crash' The post, which has since taken off, has left many wondering what it all truly meant and the series of chaotic events that led to this point. John Cena's shocking move against referee Charles Robinson When chaos reigned supreme inside the arena during the Undisputed WWE Championship main event featuring John Cena and then-WWE Champion CM Punk. When the match official was taken out by a collision, Seth Rollins and his crew capitalised on the opportunity to interfere. Or so it seemed when Rollins had Charles Robinson come out as a backup referee, with the idea being that this would ensure Punk won. But then, something happened that stunned everyone. As soon as Robinson had arrived at the ring, John Cena ran down the ramp and tackled him to the floor, ensuring that the match would not go as Rollins intended. The action was particularly aggressive for Cena, and brought both boos and gasps from the audience. This was a rare combination that led to a sense of stunned silence that didn't last long. Fallout and growing uncertainty Charles Robinson, also known by the name of "Little Naitch," has been a longtime WWE referee for decades. An Instagram post of his saying, "No idea how this will finish," has led to talk about whether the incident will have taken a toll on him mentally and physically. That boundary between scripted action and real life has never felt thinner It may signal a change in John Cena's character heading into the remainder of his farewell tour. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now You would have never guessed that the "never give up" kid who was once the embodiment of integrity and respect would seemingly reveal a darker, unpredictable side. That another character is attacking a referee — a line that even the most villainous superstars barely ever step over — raises the stakes of the Cena storyline even further. Also Read: With SummerSlam on the horizon, WWE has a lot of questions to answer. Will Cena be held liable for those actions? Will he bounce back, and if so, how? And in such a charged atmosphere and with the WWE Universe so pumped up, Robinson's ominous words might hit harder than anyone would have thought they would.
India Today
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
WWE Night Of Champions results: Cena retains with Rollins' help, new champion crowned
John Cena was able to retain his WWE Championship thanks to some help from Seth Rollins, while we saw the debut of a new member of the roster at Night Of Champions on Saturday, June 28. The new King and Queen Of The Ring were crowned while we got a new US Champion in the form of Solo Sikoa. The main event was the WWE title match between Cena and CM Punk, an epic rivalry that was reignited over the past few months. The match was advertised as Cena's last hurrah as a WWE Superstar in Riyadh and the contest delivered. The crowd inside the Kingdom Arena was hot for both men, who started the match with some classic offence. advertisementTop 5 WWE Superstars with most wins in 2025 At one point, it was about who would hit their finisher first, with Cena getting the upper hand in this aspect. He delivered a total of three AAs but Punk was able to kick out on each occasion, much to the surprise of Cena and the fans. During one of the hard-hitting sequences, the referee got taken out and Punk got the GTS in. His call for a new ref was answered by Seth Rollins, who along with Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed came to the ring and took out Punk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWE (@wwe)Cena came in the nick of time to prevent a cash-in from Rollins as Penta and Sami Zayn took care of Breakker. In the closing moments, it seemed like Cena and Punk had gained mutual respect once again but the WWE Champion tried to pull off a cheap shot which his rival was able to counter. advertisementHowever, Rollins came in again and took out Punk with the MITB briefcase and a Stomp, which Cena used to get the pin and leave Riyadh with the title. WWE Night Of Champions: Other resultsThe night started with the King Of The Ring final as Cody Rhodes faced off with Randy Orton. Both men had a lot of history going into the fight as they were stablemates some time ago and Orton had the upper hand over Rhodes in head-to-head stats. The match started with both men exchanging offence before Orton hurt his back with a superplex. The Viper was favouring his back for most of the match as Rhodes targeted the injured area. Orton continued to struggle with the injury and Rhodes made the most of it, delivering a Cody Cutter and an avalanche version of it, but the Viper continued to fight on. Orton got some offence in and delivered a RKO for a close call. Orton had the chance to put the match away with the Punt kick, but he hesitated for a long time and Rhodes was able to put him in a Figure Four. Orton got another RKO but Rhodes kicked out at two once again. The turning point of the match occurred towards the end, as Orton's ploy to distract the referee with a steel chair and remove the turnbuckle cover. But Rhodes drove Orton into the exposed turnbuckle and hit the Cross Rhodes for the win. advertisementRhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez delivered a great street fight as the crowd cheered on both women. Raquel had the advantage in the earlygoings of the match before Ripley was able to turn the tide. Roxanne Perez was able to help Raquel for a bit but Ripley took her out and then hit an avalanche Riptide to get the win. Karrion Kross and Sami Zayn finallly got their match in front of the strong crowd and both men delivered. Kross was in control for most of the contest as Zayn was able to mount a comeback. Both men traded some big moves before Kross had the Kross Jacket on and it seemed like Zayn was fading away. But he bounced back and Kross' overconfidence got the better him as Zayn delivered a helluva kick and got the win. The US Championship match wa grudge match between Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa. It seemed like Solo was in control before Fatu turned things around. The match saw a big return as Tonga Loa tried to help Solo but Fatu was able to counter it. advertisementThis is when the big debut happened as Hikuleo came in to take out Fatu and deliver him to Solo, who hit the Samoan Spike and became the new US Champion. The Queen Of The Ring final co-main evented the night and it was a crowning moment for Jade Cargill, who got the biggest win of her WWE career. Asuka delivered a big fight to Cargill as both women stole the show. Asuka seemed to be heading for the win when Cargill capitalised to secure the pin. WWE Night Of Champions 2025: Full resultsJohn Cena defeats CM Punk (WWE Championship match)Jade Cargill defeats Asuka (Queen Of The Ring Final)Sami Zayn defeats Karrion KrossSolo Sikoa defeats Jacob Fatu (US Championship match)Rhea Ripley defeats Raquel Rodriguez (Street fight)Cody Rhodes defeats Randy Orton (King Of The Ring Final)- Ends
Metro
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
WWE breaks 23-year tradition with fans shocked over 'mind blowing' twist
WWE fans witnessed history and the end to a 23-year championship legacy over the weekend. Last night, for the first time ever, a TNA Wrestling championship was defended on WWE television – and viewers tuning into NXT Battleground were stunned after a major twist. History was made in the main event as Trick Williams stole the win from TNA Wrestling World Champion Joe Hendry, meaning for the first time in its 23-year history, TNA's top title is now held by a WWE contracted superstar. Although the TNA Title itself has only been active since 2007, the company used the TNA World Heavyweight Championship for its first five years. It's a massive step in the partnership between WWE and TNA, and fans couldn't believe what they were seeing as Sunday's show went off air. 'A WWE superstar is TNA world champion.. I never thought I'd see something like this in my lifetime,' wrote @Formersoccerfan on X. A second fan, @TheDanHuelsman, added: 'The TNA Champion is a WWE Wrestler. Unreal times….' Another viewer, @HeelBalor, tweeted: 'Honestly, my mind is blown but in a good way kind of way this is insane. A WWE wrestler is now the TNA world heavyweight champion just WOW!' 'Is a WWE superstar now the TNA champion???? What is going on??? Rules have been broken,' raved @Lux00__, with @jackbeeton2002 saying: 'Never thought I'll see the day a wwe wrestler is a tna champion wow (sic)' 'Yo I can't believe that the TNA Champion is a WWE wrestler… 🤯🤯,' @2crack_17 added, and @JcAponte_35 said: 'A WWE wrestler is TNA world champion… weird timeline to be in #wwebattelground (sic)' TNA President Carlos Silva was on the front row at Battleground, and took to X afterwards to offer his congratulations while hinting at future plans in the pipeline. 'Congrats Trick. Make sure you take care of that belt,' he wrote, before adding: 'I'll see you in the TNA office tomorrow.' Fans have had a hint of what's to come, with TNA Wrestling star Mike Santana revealed earlier in the show that he would be waiting to challenge whoever walked out as champion. The result is also interesting when it comes to the future of Hendry himself, who has caught fire with WWE fans this year, including a shock WrestleMania match with Randy Orton last month. More Trending There has been plenty of speculation about whether or not the Scottish star will making the jump from TNA to WWE when his contract is up – and a decision could be made sooner rather than later. 'Who knows what's gonna happen next. I'm in my contract year right now, it's a very exciting time,' he recently told Chris Van Vliet on Insight. View More » 'I'm doing my best to give my best to the performance, give the audience everything else and to enjoy it.' 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: Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies aged 79 after Alzheimer's diagnosis MORE: Injured WWE star returns after 6 months to join 'unstoppable' group MORE: 'I'm a buff WWE wrestler but I've always struggled with body image'
