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Scotsman
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
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WWE Friday Night Smackdown: UK start time and segments announce for July 25 2025
What is set to unfold on the first WWE Smackdown since the death of wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan? Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Jelly Roll, Randy Orton, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre are scheduled for confront one another on tongiht's WWE Smackdown. Ahead of their WWE SummerSlam 2025 tag team match, what will Paul and McIntyre have in store for the unlikely duo? Plus - Cody Rhodes will comment on his actions against John Cena last week, a WWE Tag Team Title match will take place and Alexa Bliss will go one-on-one with The Judgment Day's Rozanne Perez Here's your WWE Smackdown preview, UK start time and current WWE SummerSlam 2025 card. It's set to be a sombre episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown this week, after the news that WWE Hall of Famer and polarizing pop culture icon Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71 from a cardiac arrest. The '80s superstar, real name Terry Bollea, was 'the' household name when it came to discussing wrestling with those who weren't familiar with the artform, with his name uttered in the same breaths as Giant Haystacks, Kendo Nagasaki or Big Daddy. Hogan transformed the WWE, under the guidance of Vincent K. McMahon, into a worldwide phenomena with his influence and legacy interwoven not just in wrestling culture, but the overarching pop culture fabric. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, as mentioned, he later would become a polarizing figure; from numerous stories over the decades about his backstage politics, his hesitance to unionize wrestling in the '80s and creative control in WCW leading to some very last-ditch booking decisions, through to his mainstream controversies including racist remarks while undertaking a 'tryst' with his best friend's wife and recent support of Donald J. Trump. Something that wrestling fans were very adamant to let him know they were not happy with. Alongside the matches that have been announced so far this evening, we would envision that a portion of tonight's WWE Smackdown will be dedicated to Hulk Hogan; for better or for worse, he did make wrestling what it is today - if we were to separate the character from the man himself. WWE Friday Night Smackdown preview - July 25 Jelly Roll and Logan Paul come face to face ahead of their tag team encounter at SummerSlam 2025 on this evening's episode of WWE Smackdown. | WWE Randy Orton & Jelly Roll Confront Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul Tensions are at an all-time high between these four men, and this week they will come face-to-face. With their SummerSlam tag team match looming, the confrontation between "The Viper" Randy Orton and music sensation Jelly Roll, and their formidable opponents Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul, is sure to be explosive. Given their previous physical altercations, expect sparks to fly and potentially another brawl as they look to gain the upper hand before their major Premium Live Event clash. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE Tag Team Championship: The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) (c) v Andrade & Rey Fenix After winning a hard-fought #1 Contenders match last week, the high-flying duo of Andrade and Rey Fenix will get their shot at championship gold. They are set to challenge the current WWE Tag Team Champions, Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis of The Wyatt Sicks. Can Andrade and Rey Fenix pull off the upset and capture the titles, or will The Wyatt Sicks continue their dominant reign? All eyes will be on this pivotal championship encounter. Alexa Bliss v Roxanne Perez In singles competition, Alexa Bliss will go head-to-head with Roxanne Perez. Both women are fierce competitors, and this match promises to be an exciting showcase of their talents. With the Women's division constantly evolving, every victory counts, and both Superstars will be looking to make a statement ahead of their Women's Tag Team Championship match at SummerSlam next week. Cody Rhodes to Appear "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is confirmed to make an appearance on SmackDown this week. This comes after last week's dramatic segment involving John Cena, where Rhodes took out the Cenation Leader. The WWE Universe will be eager to hear from Cody and see if there are any further developments following the intense build-up to their SummerSlam encounter. What time is WWE Friday Night Smackdown starting in the United Kingdom this evening? It's once again a late night for WWE fans - with this evening's episode of WWE Smackdown set to air on Netflix from 1am BST on July 26 2025, with on-demand repeats available shortly after broadcasting. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What matches have currently been confirmed ahead of WWE SummerSlam 2025? A few more matches have been added since we last looked at the 2025 WWE SummerSlam card - with the likes of AJ Styles, Dominik Mysterio and Roman Reigns all being added to the card; no news however what nights the matches are set to take place though as of writing WWE SummerSlam 2025 - current matches announced WWE Undisputed Championship - Street Fight: John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill Randy Orton and Jelly Roll v Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) v CM Punk Women's World Championship: Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria (if Lynch retains, Valkyria can no longer challenge for the title as long as Lynch holds it) WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: The Judgement Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) (c) v Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss WWE United States Championship - Steel Cage Match: Solo Sikoa (c) v Jacob Fatu WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) v AJ Styles Roman Reigns and Jey Uso v Bron Brekker and Bronson Reed Looking for when the WWE are returning to the United Kingdom in 2025? Check out our guide to the company's upcoming Road to Clash in Paris events taking place across the country shortly.
Scotsman
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWE Friday Night Smackdown: UK start time and segments announce for July 25 2025
What is set to unfold on the first WWE Smackdown since the death of wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Jelly Roll, Randy Orton, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre are scheduled for confront one another on tongiht's WWE Smackdown. Ahead of their WWE SummerSlam 2025 tag team match, what will Paul and McIntyre have in store for the unlikely duo? Plus - Cody Rhodes will comment on his actions against John Cena last week, a WWE Tag Team Title match will take place and Alexa Bliss will go one-on-one with The Judgment Day's Rozanne Perez Here's your WWE Smackdown preview, UK start time and current WWE SummerSlam 2025 card. It's set to be a sombre episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown this week, after the news that WWE Hall of Famer and polarizing pop culture icon Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71 from a cardiac arrest. The '80s superstar, real name Terry Bollea, was 'the' household name when it came to discussing wrestling with those who weren't familiar with the artform, with his name uttered in the same breaths as Giant Haystacks, Kendo Nagasaki or Big Daddy. Hogan transformed the WWE, under the guidance of Vincent K. McMahon, into a worldwide phenomena with his influence and legacy interwoven not just in wrestling culture, but the overarching pop culture fabric. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad However, as mentioned, he later would become a polarizing figure; from numerous stories over the decades about his backstage politics, his hesitance to unionize wrestling in the '80s and creative control in WCW leading to some very last-ditch booking decisions, through to his mainstream controversies including racist remarks while undertaking a 'tryst' with his best friend's wife and recent support of Donald J. Trump. Something that wrestling fans were very adamant to let him know they were not happy with. Alongside the matches that have been announced so far this evening, we would envision that a portion of tonight's WWE Smackdown will be dedicated to Hulk Hogan; for better or for worse, he did make wrestling what it is today - if we were to separate the character from the man himself. WWE Friday Night Smackdown preview - July 25 Jelly Roll and Logan Paul come face to face ahead of their tag team encounter at SummerSlam 2025 on this evening's episode of WWE Smackdown. | WWE Randy Orton & Jelly Roll Confront Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul Tensions are at an all-time high between these four men, and this week they will come face-to-face. With their SummerSlam tag team match looming, the confrontation between "The Viper" Randy Orton and music sensation Jelly Roll, and their formidable opponents Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul, is sure to be explosive. Given their previous physical altercations, expect sparks to fly and potentially another brawl as they look to gain the upper hand before their major Premium Live Event clash. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE Tag Team Championship: The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) (c) v Andrade & Rey Fenix After winning a hard-fought #1 Contenders match last week, the high-flying duo of Andrade and Rey Fenix will get their shot at championship gold. They are set to challenge the current WWE Tag Team Champions, Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis of The Wyatt Sicks. Can Andrade and Rey Fenix pull off the upset and capture the titles, or will The Wyatt Sicks continue their dominant reign? All eyes will be on this pivotal championship encounter. Alexa Bliss v Roxanne Perez In singles competition, Alexa Bliss will go head-to-head with Roxanne Perez. Both women are fierce competitors, and this match promises to be an exciting showcase of their talents. With the Women's division constantly evolving, every victory counts, and both Superstars will be looking to make a statement ahead of their Women's Tag Team Championship match at SummerSlam next week. Cody Rhodes to Appear "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is confirmed to make an appearance on SmackDown this week. This comes after last week's dramatic segment involving John Cena, where Rhodes took out the Cenation Leader. The WWE Universe will be eager to hear from Cody and see if there are any further developments following the intense build-up to their SummerSlam encounter. What time is WWE Friday Night Smackdown starting in the United Kingdom this evening? It's once again a late night for WWE fans - with this evening's episode of WWE Smackdown set to air on Netflix from 1am BST on July 26 2025, with on-demand repeats available shortly after broadcasting. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What matches have currently been confirmed ahead of WWE SummerSlam 2025? A few more matches have been added since we last looked at the 2025 WWE SummerSlam card - with the likes of AJ Styles, Dominik Mysterio and Roman Reigns all being added to the card; no news however what nights the matches are set to take place though as of writing WWE SummerSlam 2025 - current matches announced WWE Undisputed Championship - Street Fight: John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill Randy Orton and Jelly Roll v Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) v CM Punk Women's World Championship: Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria (if Lynch retains, Valkyria can no longer challenge for the title as long as Lynch holds it) WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: The Judgement Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) (c) v Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss WWE United States Championship - Steel Cage Match: Solo Sikoa (c) v Jacob Fatu WWE Intercontinental Championship: Dominik Mysterio (c) v AJ Styles Roman Reigns and Jey Uso v Bron Brekker and Bronson Reed
CTV News
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Quebec wrestlers recall Hulk Hogan's unique relationship with the province
The Green Phantom speaks about the special relationship Hulk Hogan had with Montreal and Canada, who the Phantom said 'changed wrestling!' The professional wrestling world lost an icon in Hulk Hogan, who leaves behind a major legacy on every mat around the world. Hogan wrestled a number of times in Montreal, including a legendary match when he turned heel and squared off against Quebec legend Jacques Rougeau in 1997. 'What he gave to me, that man, he gave me so much,' said Rougeau. 'He gave me my victory in Montreal. It came from him. He said, 'Jacques, I want you to win this match tonight in Montreal.' He had this respect for me and you could talk to any other wrestler, it's hard to understand.' Jacques Rougeau Jacques Rougeau The Green Phantom wrestles in multiple independent circuits in Montreal and abroad, and he models a lot of his act on Hogan. He uses Hogan's 'brother' throughout his promos and interviews, and stands on the top rope with one arm pointed to the sky and the other flexed a la Hogan. HULK HOGAN Wrestler Hulk Hogan flexes as he jokes with the Toronto Raptors mascot during a break in the play against the Miami Heat during NBA play in Toronto Friday December 20, 2002. (Kevin Frayer/ The Canadian Press) He said seeing Rougeau pin Hogan was shocking to many. 'Hulk Hogan almost never, ever, ever, ever got pinned, and he did Jacques Rougeau the favour of letting him pin him,' said the Phantom. 'Is it because of the Rougeau family? Is it because I stood up to the British Bulldogs and the bullying in the dressing room? There are so many reasons why but I never got to the bottom of it,' said Rougeau. 'I never wanted to ask him either out of respect, but I know he loved me.' The fans that night apparently loved Hogan too. The Phantom said that even though Hogan was the villain against the hometown hero Rougeau, fans were for the Hulkster. 'Even though Hulk Hogan was a bad guy, the crowd was way more on the side of Hulk Hogan, and wanted Hulk Hogan to win,' said the Phantom. 'The crowd erupted in boos like this hometown guy, even though it was his moment, like, 'oh yeah, I beat Hulk Hogan.' I know everyone I heard was really upset that Hulk Hogan was able to be pinned by this guy.' The Green Phantom Noted Hulk Hogan fan The Green Phantom was influenced by the pro wrestling legend. Matt Viviani wrestles in the IWS and saw Hogan at WWE Smackdown in 2002. 'He got this, like, five-minute-long standing ovation,' said Viviani. 'It was one of the craziest, I think to this day, the biggest ovation I've ever seen, like, up there with like, you know, Carey Price, P.K. Subban in the playoffs, big. It was something else for it to not be the Montreal Canadiens or like Celine Dion. It was pretty impressive how big of innovation he got.' Viviani met Hogan at a comic con later and spoke about that night. 'He said, he still thinks about it to this day,' said Viviani. 'It had a personal effect on him, the connection he had with the fans here in Canada and Quebec in general.' Matt Viviani Matt Viviani has travelled the world wrestling and credits his success with the IWS dojo that opened in Montreal North in 2016. (Daniel J. Rowe, CTV News) Mad Dog Wrestling promoter Andy Ellison said that, though opinions may vary on Hogan, his impact on wrestling was immense. 'Montreal has always been a mecca for professional wrestling and they really set the stage and the bar quite high, and Hulk Hogan, whether you liked him or not, because he wasn't everybody's cup of tea, he was really someone who could captivate an audience and that really was what someone by the name of Vince McMahon Jr. was looking for in the mid-'80s when he really changed wrestling completely,' said Ellison.
Scotsman
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWE Friday Night Smackdown: UK start time and matches so far for July 18 2025
With SummerSlam in two weeks time, Cody Rhodes and John Cena sign their title contract on tonight's WWE Smackdown. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set to meet ahead of their SummerSlam 2025 match on this evening's WWE Smackdown. The pair as set to sign the contract for the WWE Undisputed Championship - but will it be a simple signing or will shenanigans be afoot? Here's your preview for this evening's WWE Smackdown, UK start time and the current card for WWE SummerSlam 2025. It's little more than two weeks before one of the WWE's 'Big Four' PLEs takes place – and for the first time in history, WWE SummerSlam is taking place over two nights. The event, being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is already shaping up to have a cast of celebrities appear. Jelly Roll is set to team with Randy Orton against Logan Paul, who will tag with Drew McIntyre. Cardi B is also set to serve as the hostess of this year's event. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But it is the title matches that many people are keeping their eye on, especially in the case of CM Punk. Punk is set to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship after winning a gauntlet match on the past episode of WWE Raw. Seth Rollins, his nemesis, is sadly out injured after tweaking his knee during a match against LA Knight at Saturday Night's Main Event. Though we don't know the extent of the injury, as in a recent interview with Rich Eisen, Rollins admitted they didn't press on with an MRI scan as his knee was too swollen. Some of us are taking that at face value... but he is 'The Architect' after all, and as wrestling leans into what is reported in the real world at times, could Mr. Money in the Bank recover miraculously and cost CM Punk that coveted title? Sounds like it could be a very interesting road to Royal Rumble and WrestleMania next year for CM Punk and fans (including myself) if that is the case. But enough fantasy booking – here's your preview of what's been announced so far for WWE Smackdown this evening, UK start time, and your current WWE SummerSlam 2025 card. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE Smackdown preview - July 18 2025 John Cena and Cody Rhodes comes face to face once again as they sign their contract for the WWE Undisputed Championship match at SummerSlam 2025. | WWE John Cena and Cody Rhodes sign their WWE Undisputed Title match contract for SummerSlam 2025 As of writing, the only announcement made for WWE Smackdown is a contract signing for SummerSlam 2025, but what a contract signing it is set to be. The WWE Undisputed champion, John Cena, will defend his title against the very person he 'stole' it from back at WrestleMania earlier this year - Cody Rhodes. Rhodes won the right to challenge Cena after winning the 2025 King of The Ring Tournament, and the WWE's quarterback will be looking to finally claim the coveted title he lost through less-than-fair methods. However, with Cena still hell bent on 'ruining' wrestling, could he have a trick up his sleeve at this year's two-night SummerSlam event? The Final Boss has been very conspicuous with his absence lately and SummerSlam is very much a 'Big 4' WWE event. What time is WWE Smackdown starting in the UK this evening? It's a late one once again for UK WWE fans, as this evening's episode is once again starting on Netflix from 1am BST on July 19 2025. For those who can't stay up late thought, on demand repeats will be available once the broadcast has concluded. What matches have been announced so far for WWE SummerSlam 2025? Alongside Cody Rhodes challenging John Cena for the WWE Undisputed Championship, SummerSlam will once again see celebrity involvement, as Jelly Roll is set to tag up with Randy Orton to take on Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE SummerSlam 2025 - current matches announced Matches have yet to be determined to occur on Night 1 or Night 2 WWE Undisputed Championship : John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes : John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes WWE Women's Championship : Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill : Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill World Heavyweight Championship : Gunther (c) v CM Punk : Gunther (c) v CM Punk Women's World Championship : Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY : Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship : Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria : Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria Randy Orton and Jelly Roll v Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul Will SummerSlam be the moment we get back 'Good Guy' John Cena, and could Cody Rhodes turn to the dark side to reclaim the title he fought for two years to finally finish his story? Make your predictions what's going to happen in the WWE Universe by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWE Friday Night Smackdown: UK start time and matches so far for July 18 2025
With SummerSlam in two weeks time, Cody Rhodes and John Cena sign their title contract on tonight's WWE Smackdown. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set to meet ahead of their SummerSlam 2025 match on this evening's WWE Smackdown. The pair as set to sign the contract for the WWE Undisputed Championship - but will it be a simple signing or will shenanigans be afoot? Here's your preview for this evening's WWE Smackdown, UK start time and the current card for WWE SummerSlam 2025. It's little more than two weeks before one of the WWE's 'Big Four' PLEs takes place – and for the first time in history, WWE SummerSlam is taking place over two nights. The event, being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is already shaping up to have a cast of celebrities appear. Jelly Roll is set to team with Randy Orton against Logan Paul, who will tag with Drew McIntyre. Cardi B is also set to serve as the hostess of this year's event. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But it is the title matches that many people are keeping their eye on, especially in the case of CM Punk. Punk is set to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship after winning a gauntlet match on the past episode of WWE Raw. Seth Rollins, his nemesis, is sadly out injured after tweaking his knee during a match against LA Knight at Saturday Night's Main Event. Though we don't know the extent of the injury, as in a recent interview with Rich Eisen, Rollins admitted they didn't press on with an MRI scan as his knee was too swollen. Some of us are taking that at face value... but he is 'The Architect' after all, and as wrestling leans into what is reported in the real world at times, could Mr. Money in the Bank recover miraculously and cost CM Punk that coveted title? Sounds like it could be a very interesting road to Royal Rumble and WrestleMania next year for CM Punk and fans (including myself) if that is the case. But enough fantasy booking – here's your preview of what's been announced so far for WWE Smackdown this evening, UK start time, and your current WWE SummerSlam 2025 card. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE Smackdown preview - July 18 2025 John Cena and Cody Rhodes comes face to face once again as they sign their contract for the WWE Undisputed Championship match at SummerSlam 2025. | WWE John Cena and Cody Rhodes sign their WWE Undisputed Title match contract for SummerSlam 2025 As of writing, the only announcement made for WWE Smackdown is a contract signing for SummerSlam 2025, but what a contract signing it is set to be. The WWE Undisputed champion, John Cena, will defend his title against the very person he 'stole' it from back at WrestleMania earlier this year - Cody Rhodes. Rhodes won the right to challenge Cena after winning the 2025 King of The Ring Tournament, and the WWE's quarterback will be looking to finally claim the coveted title he lost through less-than-fair methods. However, with Cena still hell bent on 'ruining' wrestling, could he have a trick up his sleeve at this year's two-night SummerSlam event? The Final Boss has been very conspicuous with his absence lately and SummerSlam is very much a 'Big 4' WWE event. What time is WWE Smackdown starting in the UK this evening? It's a late one once again for UK WWE fans, as this evening's episode is once again starting on Netflix from 1am BST on July 19 2025. For those who can't stay up late thought, on demand repeats will be available once the broadcast has concluded. What matches have been announced so far for WWE SummerSlam 2025? Alongside Cody Rhodes challenging John Cena for the WWE Undisputed Championship, SummerSlam will once again see celebrity involvement, as Jelly Roll is set to tag up with Randy Orton to take on Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad WWE SummerSlam 2025 - current matches announced Matches have yet to be determined to occur on Night 1 or Night 2 WWE Undisputed Championship : John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes : John Cena (c) v Cody Rhodes WWE Women's Championship : Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill : Tiffany Stratton (c) v Jade Cargill World Heavyweight Championship : Gunther (c) v CM Punk : Gunther (c) v CM Punk Women's World Championship : Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY : Naomi (c) v Rhea Ripley v IYO SKY WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship : Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria : Becky Lynch (c) v Lyra Valkyria Randy Orton and Jelly Roll v Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul
