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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
SPOILER: WWE Hall of Famer to challenge for Women's title at Evolution 2025 after nearly twenty years
Image via WWE WWE is gearing up to bring back the all-women's Premium Live Event, WWE Evolution 2025. It will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 13. Some top showdowns were added to the card on the June 30th edition of Monday Night RAW in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. WWE also taped the show for the upcoming July 4 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, which saw a huge match being confirmed for the show, that will see a WWE Hall of Famer returning to the squared circle one more time for a Women's title opportunity. Which WWE Hall of Famer will challenge for a title at WWE Evolution? At the tapings of the July 4th edition of WWE SmackDown, WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton came out to the ring. She addressed her potential opponent for WWE SummerSlam, Jade Cargill, who earned the opportunity by defeating Asuka in the Queen of the Ring tournament finals at Night of Champions PLE. Stratton also stated that she intended to defend her title at WWE Evolution PLE. This led to The Storm coming down to the ring to confront Stratton. The Center of the Universe told her she would face a different opponent at Evolution. It was none other than WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus who came out next to a huge ovation. Stratus agreed to the challenge and had an exchange with the champion. This will be the first time Trish Stratus has challenged for the WWE Women's Championship after nearly two decades. The last one-on-one singles title bout she competed in was back in 2006. It was her final match as a full-time in-ring competitor against her longtime rival, Lita. The duo delivered one of the top showdowns in WWE history that saw Stratus win her seventh title and retire in her hometown of Toronto, Canada. The Diva of the Decade will once again have that opportunity against Tiffany Stratton, the same woman she teamed up with at the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE to defeat Nia Jax and Candice LeRae. However, with competitors on opposite ends now, it remains to be seen if Stratton can outlast a renowned name like Trish Stratus in one of the biggest matches of her career. Also read: Carlito Colon booked for his first match post-WWE exit
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Multiple matches added for Evolution 2025 on WWE RAW
Image via WWE A historic night is set for the WWE women's division as the company is set to bring back WWE Evolution PLE. The event will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The first match for the card was made official by WWE's developmental brand, NXT. Following this week's edition of Monday Night RAW , three huge matches were officially announced for the show. WWE Evolution 2025 will see top-tier female superstars compete in marquee matches On the June 30th edition of WWE RAW, IYO Sky and Rhea Ripley met inside the ring for a confrontation. The duo had a great rivalry at the beginning of the year. Interestingly, it was IYO who defeated The Eradicator to become the WWE Women's World Champion and has remained the title holder since then. The Genius of the Sky announced that RAW General Manager Adam Pearce had granted her the choice of an opponent for WWE Evolution. She offered a title shot to Ripley, who accepted it for WWE Evolution. The second match made official for WWE Evolution will see the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships being defended. Finn Balor and JD McDonagh met with RAW and SmackDown GMs, Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis, to convince them to let Raquel Rodriguez find a replacement for Liv Morgan, who got injured a few weeks ago. They suggested Roxanne Perez's name, which they agreed on. However, they asked the team to prove their mettle and announced a Fatal 4-Way tag team match for the titles, where Perez and Rodriguez will defend the titles against one team from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. The last match added to the WWE Evolution card was a huge Battle Royal announced by both RAW and SmackDown GMs in a vignette. They stated that multiple women will compete in the match, with the winner getting a Women's Championship match at WWE Clash in Paris Premium Live Event. Moreover, the NXT Women's title will also be defended by the champion, Jacy Jayne, against the No.1 contender who won a Fatal 4-Way match last week, Jordynne Grace. With WWE Evolution nearing, it will be a blockbuster night for the women in the Sports Entertainment Juggernaut. Also read: Roman Reigns Return Update: Why the Tribal Chief is absent from WWE
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE RAW Results & Highlights (6/30/25): New Tag Team Champions, Crowned, Jey Uso takes down Paul Heyman Guys and more
Image via WWE The fallout edition of WWE RAW for Night of Champions took place at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The road to their next major PLE, WWE Evolution, heated up with new matches added, a top faction claiming all gold, and an explosive tag team main event that saw a Uce even the odds against a dominant faction. Opening segment on WWE RAW Rhea Ripley and IYO Sky met in the opening segment of Monday Night RAW this week. The duo reignited their rivalry from earlier this year with SKY offering to put her WWE Women's World title on the line against Mami. She accepted it for the all-women's PLE coming up in Atlanta, Georgia, next month, WWE Evolution, which was made official. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh The New Day defended their WWE World Tag Team Championships against Finn Balor and JD McDonagh of the Judgment Day. Both teams produced a highly compelling tag team showdown that captivated the audience in Pittsburgh. The match came to its conclusion when Balor and McDonagh executed a combination of moonsault and Coup De Grace to win the match and become new champions. Sheamus vs Rusev This was the first time in many years that former League of Nations members, Sheamus and Rusev, were scheduled to battle in a one-on-one showdown. It was a hard-hitting affair between the two brutes of Monday Night RAW. From hard chops to power-packed moves, the duo left the audience mesmerized. The match came to an end when Rusev executed a thunderous Machka Kick for the win. Gunther & Seth Rollins segment Gunther came out for an in-ring segment and berated his upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event opponent, Goldberg. Amidst his address, Seth Rollins came out to the ring and recapped his almost successful Money in the Bank cash-in. However, CM Punk came out in anger to exact payback on Rollins, and they brawled. The Visionary escaped through the audience only to be stopped by LA Knight, who attacked him. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria This was a singles match to determine the No.1 contender for the WWE Women's Intercontinental title held by Becky Lynch. The former tag team partners went up against each other in full force as a huge opportunity hung in the balance. However, there was no clear winner as Bayley pinned Lyra Valkyria with her own shoulders to the mat as well, and the referee declared it a draw. Sami Zayn & Penta vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed The tag team match was the main event of the night for Monday Night RAW. The match saw a great partnership between Sami Zayn and Penta going up against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, who displayed brute force. It was a highly enthralling showdown that led to huge 'This is Awesome' chants and ended with Breakker delivering a huge spear on Zayn to win the match for his team. After the bout, Reed and Breakker continued to assault them until Jey Uso came out with a chair to fend off the attack and aid his allies. Also read: WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena will return once more for Survivor Series: War Games Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
'WWE Raw' Live Results: Early Start Time on Road to 'Evolution 2025'
'WWE Raw' Live Results: Early Start Time on Road to 'Evolution 2025' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Fresh off the "Night of Champions 2025" PLE, WWE is set for a new episode of "Monday Night Raw." Advertisement The stars of the red brand have returned to the United States after a trip to Riyadh. There will be a marquee tag team match involving a faction led by Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins. Stablemates Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed will take on Sami Zayn and Penta. There will also be championship gold at stake, as The New Day will defend their WWE World Tag Team Championship against Finn Balor and JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day. Sheamus will also be in singles action, and he will take on his former friend Rusev. Rhea Ripley is fresh off a victory over Raquel Rodriguez in their street fight at "Night of Champions." Ripley will open "WWE Raw" to deliver a message to the fans. Could we know what's in store for "Mami" ahead of "WWE Evolution?" Advertisement WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther will be inside the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh to address his upcoming title defense against Goldberg. Last week, "The Ring General" vowed to end the "myth" of Goldberg. Will the WCW legend make a surprise appearance? "Monday Night Raw" will have a special start time. The show airs live at 6 p.m. ET on the Netflix streaming service. The early start time is due to the fact that WWE is also taping the July 4 episode of "Friday Night SmackDown" after the red brand goes off the air. 'WWE Raw' Live Results The show began with a recap of "Night of Champions 2025." Advertisement Rhea Ripley's music hit for "WWE Raw's" first segment. Ripley contemplated what's next for her. She said she needs to get her priorities straight going into "WWE Evolution." WWE Women's World Champion Iyo Sky then made her entrance. Sky informed Ripley that she gets to choose who she will defend her title against at "Evolution." Sky said she wants to put her title at stake against the best, and that means Ripley. Ripley said she has all the respect in the world for Sky, but she'll stop at nothing to take the WWE Women's World Championship from her. "Mami" accepted the title match for July 13. AJ Styles Warns Dominik Mysterio AJ Styles approached Dominik Mysterio backstage. Mysterio told Styles that if he touches him, then he won't get an Intercontinental Championship match. Styles told the champion that he'll need more than a doctor's note when the two inevitably meet in the ring. The New Day (c) vs. Finn Balor and JD McDonagh - for the WWE World Tag Team Championship Balor delivered a sunset flip roll through and delivered a basement dropkick to Kofi Kingston. McDonagh sent Kingston into the corner and landed a chop. Advertisement He went for a springboard moonsault, but Kingston tripped him, allowing Xavier Woods to land a double foot stomp. Balor got in a hot tag and delivered stomps to Kingston and Woods. He then drove his elbow into the chest of Kingston for a near fall. Kingston went high-risk, but he was forced to roll through. In the process, Kingston got caught in the sling blade. Kingston caught Balor while he was charging in. McDonagh held onto Kingston in an attempt to allow Balor to hit Coup De Grace. Kingston moved out of the way, and Balor accidentally caught McDonagh. The New Day hit Midnight Hour on Balor, but they couldn't secure the three-count. Woods went up the top rope, but Balor sent Kingston crashing onto the ropes, which crotched Woods. McDonagh was tagged in, and he landed a Spanish fly on Woods, but Kingston disrupted the pin. Advertisement Outside of the ring, Balor hit another sling blade on Kingston. Back in the ring, McDonagh delivered a moonsault to Woods. Balor followed up with Coup De Grace for the win. We have new champions. Winners and new WWE World Tag Team Champions: Finn Balor and JD McDonagh Bayley and Lyra Valkyria Meet in High-Stakes Battle Bayley spoke to Jackie Redmond backstage. She said Lyra Valkyria got involved in her business. Valkyria walked in, and Bayley said she doesn't want to hear an apology. Bayley said this isn't about Valkyria. Adam Pearce cut off the conversation by informing both women that they will collide later on. He said the winner will receive a shot at the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship. Chad Gable Instructions American Made Footage from earlier of Chad Gable with American Made aired. Adam Pearce said he guesses El Grande Americano won't be around then. Gable told Ivy Nile to handle Stephanie Vaquer. He then told the Creed Brothers to listen to Nile. State of WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Determined Finn Balor and JD McDonagh approached Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis. They suggested that Roxanne Perez take Liv Morgan's place as one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. Advertisement The two general managers made it official. They revealed Raquel Rodriguez and Perez will need to face teams from "Raw," "SmackDown," and "NXT" at the "Evolution" PLE. Sheamus vs. Rusev Rusev lifted Sheamus up and slammed him down to the canvas. Rusev dove off the apron, but "The Celtic Warrior" caught him in a powerslam. Rusev gained control in the ring, targeting the back of Sheamus. "The Celtic Warrior" fired up and landed a flying knee drop. Rusev cut him off when he went high-risk again. Sheamus was dropped by a superplex. Rusev got back in some offense with kicks. Sheamus fought back and caught in 15 beats of the bodhran. Sheamus went for the Brogue Kick, but Rusev tossed him overhead. Rusev ate two running knees for a two-count. Rusev landed a high kick and locked up The Accolade. Sheamus powered out of the submission, and both men went tumbling outside. Sheamus then connected with the Brogue Kick. Rusev barely beat the 10-count. Advertisement Rusev sent Sheamus throat-first onto the exposed turnbuckle. Rusev then delivered a Machka Kick for the win. Winner: Rusev A New El Grande Americano Jackie Redmond was interviewing American Made when a new version of El Grande Americano appeared, and it looked to be Ludwig Kaiser. Karrion Kross Ambushes Sami Zayn Redmond then tried getting a word with Zayn. Kross ambushed Zayn and hit him with a pipe. Gunther Says He's Not Afraid of Goldberg Gunther made his way out and claimed he was impressed by Goldberg's greatest career moments. He likes that Goldberg was destructive, but all of his matches can be summed up in three minutes. Advertisement Gunther said he could beat Goldberg in under three minutes, but that's not what he will do. He said he wants to drag things out to blow Goldberg up and bully him. "The Ring General" mocked Goldberg for his "Who's Next" line. Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman then interrupted Gunther. Rollins told Gunther that he didn't walk out of "Night of Champions" empty-handed. He said he executed on his plan to never allow CM Punk to win another world title. CM Punk ran down and had Rollins running off into the crowd. Back in the ring, Punk shoved Gunther down to the mat. LA Knight appeared behind Rollins in the crowd and attacked him. The two fought through the concession stand before Rollins ran off a second time. Roxanne Perez Officially Joins The Judgment Day Finn Balor put The Judgment Day up for a vote on whether or not to have Roxanne Perez join the group. Dominik Mysterio wanted to speak to Liv Morgan first, but Balor told him to make the vote on his own. The group reluctantly voted Perez in. Kairi Sane Wants Gold Kairi Sane was showcased in a vignette. She made it clear that she's after championship gold no matter how many times she gets knocked down. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria - WWE Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contender Match Valkyria climbed the top turnbuckle, but Bayley cut her off. Bayley landed a superplex, but Valkyria tied her opponent's legs in a pin attempt. Bayley then hit a backdrop, and Valkyria rolled out of the ring. Advertisement "The Role Model" leaped off the steps and hit an elbow. Bayley sent Valkyria into the corner with a sunset flip bomb. Valkyriai responded with a gut-wrench powerbomb for a near fall. Bayley countered Nightwing, and the two rolled on the ground. Both participants had their shoulders down at the count of three. This is a draw. After the match, Bayley and Valkyria brawled outside of the ring. WWE officials broke things up. CM Punk and LA Knight Have Run-In Jackie Redmond caught up with Punk. During the interview, Punk approached LA Knight and told him to get in the back of the line to face Rollins. Knight said he is the line after his match at "Saturday Night's Main Event" against Rollins was made official. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed vs. Penta and Sami Zayn Before the match began, Paul Heyman was with Bronson Reed. He told Reed that Rollins is already on a flight to focus on plan B. Breakker interrupted and said the plan is to demolish anyone in their way. Penta leaped off Zayn and hit a forearm on Reed. Breakker was then sent outside of the ring. Penta and Zayn connected with double dives. Zayn took out Breakker with a springboard moonsault. He then landed a sunset flip powerbomb on Reed for a two-count. Breakker got the better of Zayn and dove off the ring apron and onto Zayn against the announce table. Penta and Breakker were the legal men in the ring. Penta hit a reverse sling blade. He then delivered a stalling dropkick in the corner. Penta caught Breakker in The Sacrifice, but he couldn't land the Penta Driver. Penta countered a military press with a DDT. Advertisement Heyman distracted the referee, allowing Breakker and Reed to double-team Penta. Reed hit a sit-down powerbomb for a near fall. Penta moved out of the way of a Tsunami. Zayn was tagged back in and hit an exploder on Breakker. Zayn went for the Helluva Kick, but Breakker launched his body into him. Breakker attempted a spear, but Zayn delivered a big boot. Penta hit a jawbreaker on Reed over the top rope, allowing Zayn to land a suplex. Breakker delivered a spear to Zayn out of nowhere for the win. Winners: Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed After the match, Breakker speared Penta. Reed went for a Tsunami on Zayn, but Jey Uso made his way out with a steel chair. Advertisement Uso attacked Breakker with a chair outside of the ring. He then entered the ring and delivered a superkick. Uso threw the chair at Reed's head, knocking him out of the ring to end the show. Related: Former NJPW Champion Stuns WWE Fans With Debut at 'Night of Champions 2025' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
First title match confirmed for WWE Evolution 2025
Image via WWE WWE is bringing back the historic night for its female talent for the second time, i.e., WWE Evolution. The all-women's Premium Live Event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. It will feature superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT competing at this significant show, with expectations of legendary female stars also returning for one night. With the road to Evolution continuing in full force, the first match for the show has been confirmed. Which was the first match made official for WWE Evolution 2025 ? On the June 25th edition of WWE NXT, four participants competed in a Fatal 4-Way match after winning their respective Eliminator matches. Jaida Parker defeated Thea Hail, Lash Legend defeated Kelani Jordan, Izzy Dame picked up the win over Zaria, following a distraction by Tatum Paxley, and lastly, Jordynne Grace outlasted Lola Vice in her qualifier bout. The stage was set for these four women to compete in a huge four-way match with an opportunity to challenge for the NXT Women's Championship. The match took place in the main event of the show and was a highly explosive bout. All competitors attempted to establish dominance in the ring, delivering powerful moves and impressive spots. Moreover, Jordynne Grace was the prime highlight who nailed her opponents with Powerbombs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Si tienes venas varicosas, lee estos consejos Elastica Leer más Undo As the match approached its final moments, The Juggernaut delivered a Torture Rack Bomb on Lash Legend to score the pinfall and win the match. With her huge victory, Jordynne Grace has now become the No.1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship. She will face the reigning champion, Jacy Jayne, who began her title reign a few weeks ago, defeating the incomparable Stephanie Vaquer. Moreover, she has a wall of protection around her with her Fatal Influence cohorts, Jazmyn Nyx and Fallon Henley. As for Jordynne Grace, this will be her first major opportunity after officially signing with WWE. She had previously competed for the NXT Women's title, but was unsuccessful. It remains to be seen whether the former TNA star will be able to get the job done this time on one of the most important nights for women in WWE. Also read: Major WWE Night of Champions 2025 Title Match Cancelled Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
