As John Cena prepares for his WWE farewell, the never seen 17 is diving into uncharted territory with his latest project: a collaboration with HGTV and former Queer Eye star Bobby Berk on the upcoming series “Junk or Jackpot?”
What we collect is a reflection of who we are and what we love. Grateful to @HGTV and Bobby for making this project come to life! https://t.co/6F3LDyMXag
Set to premiere in late 2025, this six-episode series follows collectors navigating their massive and unusual collections to determine what’s worth keeping and what can fund home renovations. Cena serves as executive producer, bringing his personal passion for collecting to the project.
The concept emerged from Cena’s conversations with friends about whether collections are “trash or treasure.” As he explained, “What we collect is a reflection of who we are and what we love.”
Wrestling’s Ultimate Crossover Star
This venture with Bobby Berk highlights Cena’s remarkable versatility in working across different entertainment genres – from action and comedy roles to lifestyle television and his extensive sponsorship deals.
Macho Man Randy Savage has been officially announced as the sixth and final wrestler addition to RetroMania Wrestling’s upcoming DLC pack, which is set to launch on September 13, 2025. This marks a significant addition to the indie wrestling game, bringing one of professional wrestling’s most iconic figures to the roster.
DLC Pack Details
The new DLC pack will feature Savage alongside several other wrestling legends, including Magnum TA, Demolition (Ax and Smash), and The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson). This $10 DLC will be available across multiple platforms including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
How the Deal Came Together
RetroMania Wrestling creator Mike Hermann revealed the process behind securing Savage’s likeness for the game. The inspiration came after seeing Savage licensed in another wrestling game called WrestleQuest and noticing Matt Cardona’s Major Bendies wrestling figures had released a Macho Man figure. Hermann explained to Insider Gaming that after making contact with Savage’s estate representatives, they responded quickly and were impressed with the project, seeing it as “a great fit for Macho Man to be in RetroMania”.
Additional Content and Features
Beyond the wrestler additions, the DLC will include substantial content updates. Players can expect three new arenas, six new handicap match types, a House Show mode with random events across multiple matches, tournament modes for both singles and tag team competitions, wrestler gear customization options, and new championship titles with a tracking system. The update will also feature a new “Attract Mode” intro video and various gameplay improvements including new tag team mechanics, animation updates, and camera options.
This announcement represents a major coup for the independent wrestling game, as Savage remains one of the most beloved and recognizable figures in professional wrestling history, known for his flamboyant personality, distinctive voice, and iconic “Oooh yeah!” catchphrase.
OHH YEAHH!! Macho Man Randy Savage is the sixth man!
One of the popular narratives among the IWC in the present moment is that John Cena turning heel has been a failed experiment. There are a number of reasons for that, between disappointing match after disappointing match, the novelty wearing off Cena’s heel promos, and the simple principle that a lot of fans want to cheer Cena as he wraps up a historic career.
Indeed, there’s a groundswell of organic, nostalgic support beneath Cena in spite of the bad guy persona, which has left some fans feeling less heat than like the current run is just awkward.
While there’s plenty of room to nitpick, Cena’s heel run is serving more purposes and going much better than a lot of fans might realize.
Lackluster Matches Land Better For Heel John Cena Than They Would For A Babyface
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While “you can’t wrestle” have followed John Cena for much of his time as a main eventer, he has proven capable of holding his own in great matches. No, he was never a “work-rate guy,” but he held up his end in all-time classic matches with the likes of Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, AJ Styles, and others.
One thing that has become apparent in 2025 is that Father Time and extended time away from the ring have caught up with Cena. He didn’t quite look like himself in his Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber efforts, and, sure enough, his every singles match performance since that point has proven underwhelming.
While babyface Cena may have been able to play the hits and gotten by on nostalgic good will, there’s little doubt fans would be questioning him reigning as world champion under those circumstances. As a heel, however, there’s a wider berth for lackluster ring work to blend in as part of the character’s heat. Indeed, fans who want to see him drop the title can root against him in full-throated fashion both to see a better champion crowned and to see the villain get his comeuppance.
Bizarro Babyface Challengers Against Heel John Cena Are Fun
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When Randy Orton emerged as John Cena’s challenger for Backlash, a lot of the buzz surrounded such long-term, iconic rivals switching face-heel orientations for the first time.
While the original R-Truth vs. Cena feud wasn’t as historic as The Champ’s storylines with Orton, it nonetheless carried similar undertones of super hero Cena vanquishing crazed heel Truth back in 2011. As such, it was also a little surreal to see babyface Truth versus heel Cena on the marquee for a Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Lo and behold, fans are again intrigued with babyface CM Punk lined up as Cena’s next challenger, and it seems entirely possible face versions of AJ Styles and even The Miz could follow. Were Edge still signed to WWE or were it not for Bray Wyatt’s tragic passing, one would have to imagine fresh versions of these famous feuds would be on the docket as well.
Sure, there’s a case Cena should be working more young talents or at least first-time opponents on this farewell tour. Nonetheless, when all indications are the matches wouldn’t be great anyway, there’s something to be said for focusing on nostalgia instead and putting a different filter on these feuds fans remember fondly.
Fans Will Appreciate The Return Of Babyface John Cena
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It’s an uncomfortable truth that wrestling fans—and particularly wrestling fans in this era of social media and constant content—tend to be a little fickle and to suffer from short attention spans. As much as fans might think they would’ve wanted a straightforward face retirement tour for Cena, might it have started feeling a little stale by now?
There’s no knowing for sure how things would’ve gone had Cena never turned. Nonetheless, in the likely case Cena does ultimately turn back to his do-gooder ways at or leading up to the end of his career, it’s all but guaranteed to draw a huge response as fans welcome back their hero. Perhaps Cena puts Logan Paul in place or shows respect to the babyface who can pull the sword from the stone and ensure Cena is not, in fact, “The Last Real Champion.” Perhaps things come full circle and he winds up standing up to The Rock. Regardless, it’ll be a feel good moment when Cena does switch sides again, and that move will set him up to get a pop each time he resurfaces as a visiting legend in the years to come.
Drew McIntyre, following his hiatus after a steel cage match loss to Damian Priest, returned to WWE on July 4 during SmackDown.
He shared a health update on FOX News, stating he feels better than the past six or seven years, equating his current health to the time before his 2020 Royal Rumble win.
“I honestly feel better than I felt in about, minimum, six or seven years.” – FOX News Interview
McIntyre mentioned his involvement in new rehab techniques.
“I brought somebody in to start doing rehab at the gym, stretching things I’ve never done in my life and it’s unbelievable what it’s opened in my body.”
Despite a challenging return, he is set to face Randy Orion at Saturday Night’s Main Event due to a confrontation during a segment with Orton and Cody Rhodes.
TNA wrestler Trey Miguel has announced that he will undergo hernia surgery following the July 20 Slammiversary pay-per-view. Despite the upcoming surgery, Miguel will compete in the event, viewing it as a minor operation with a full recovery expected.
“After Slammiversary I will undergo hernia surgery. I was given a choice and I chose to be there. I will give it my absolute best because that’s what [TNA] deserves and you the fans… A full recovery is expected as this is a minor surgery. Thank you all for the well wishes and messages. Apologies to anyone I missed and didn’t get to reply to.”
After Slammiversary I will undergo hernia surgery. I was given a choice and I chose to be there. I will give it my absolute best because that’s what @ThisIsTNA deserves and you the fans. A full recovery is expected as this is a minor surgery. Thank you all for the well wishes and…
Miguel and teammate Zachary Wentz, known as The Rascalz, will participate in a ladder match for the TNA Tag Team titles against Nic & Ryan Nemeth, The Hardy Boyz, and First Class at the event held at UBS Arena, Long Island, New York.
Shayna Baszler was cut from WWE in early 2025, but that didn’t stop her from working backstage during a recent WWE NXT taping. A report, first shared by Cory Hays of Bodyslam.net, claimed Baszler had been listed as a producer for the Kelani Jordan versus Lainey Reid match from the July 8, episode of WWE NXT. On Twitch, Baszler confirmed this to be the case.
“I happened to be at the (WWE) P.C. working with people and I’m not gonna out the people that requested I work with them.”
Baszler’s exit from WWE caught many by surprise given that she had been active on WWE’s main roster at the time. Reflecting on a possible return to WWE as a producer, the former Women’s Champion wasn’t opposed to the idea.
“The possibility be there? Sure. I would have to decide if I’m ready to be done. But that’s a whole other thing, you know what I mean? I still think I have some stories to tell.”
For now, Baszler is ready to do more in the ring, and teased a potential move to Japan once her 90-day non compete expires. Whatever comes next, the Queen of Spades is keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Jay Briscoe was tragically killed in a car accident on January 17, 2023, mere minutes from his home in Laurel, Delaware. Jay’s death rocked the wrestling world, though nobody was affected quite like his tag-team partner and brother Mark.
In a Player’s Tribune special, Mark revealed that Jay had texted him that morning, though he didn’t see it until later. Rather than share words, Jay let a single image do the talking for him.
“It was a picture of a rainbow out his back door, off his back patio or whatever. Just a beautiful picture of a rainbow. I think he had posted it online and said, ‘God’s showing off this morning.'”
Mark recalled being called after the accident. Despite what had happened, at the time, Mark had confidence that his brother would pull through.
“I was in total denial that he might die. That wasn’t even in my brain. It was like, OK, it’s not good. So what, he broke his legs? He’s paralyzed? It wasn’t a ‘Jamin-might-be-dying’ type thing.”
Tragically, Jay/Jamin would die, though his daughters, who were also in the car at the time of the crash, were able to recover. While Jay Briscoe is no longer with us, the spirit of a brother, father, and friend who found beauty in life remains in the hearts of those who knew him.
ECW legend Francine is celebrating after learning that she does not have cancer despite her fears earlier this year. In June, Francine shared that that a small mass was found in her left breast, leaving many to fear the worst. In an update on X, Francine shared that no cancer was found and was grateful for the support of fans.
Just got my biopsy results and NO CANCER WAS FOUND! God is good! ??
Thank you for all the prayers and positive thoughts that you sent my way! ?
This wasn’t Francine’s first time dealing with a health scare like this. On her Eyes Up Here podcast, she shared that at 21, she had a similar concern with the same breast, resulting in a painful ordeal.
“I just remember them sticking this huge needle into my boob and extracting five to six vials of fluid to test to see if it was cancer and it wasn’t.”
This is fantastic news for Francine, who appeared for WWE NXT when the show was hosted from the ECW Arena in 2024. We at SEScoops are sending our congrats and best wishes to the ECW icon.
Gail Kim was cut from TNA Wrestling in March 2025, which came as a huge shock to fans and those within the promotion. Guest appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, TNA President Carlos Silva recently explained his mentality behind cutting the TNA Wrestling Hall of Famer.
“I had to make a couple of hard decisions, not just with Gail, but with a few other staff, to try and maybe reinvigorate what I think was already going well.
“We kind of got a little more aggressive in making changes we thought we needed to make to reinvigorate the locker room, maybe reinvigorate the Knockouts division, which I think we’ve done.”
Kim’s release was met with shock, disbelief, and anger within TNA Wrestling, Fightful Select reported at the time. On X, Kim shared her two cents on being cut from TNA as part of Silva’s ‘reinvigoration’ tactics.
On comments recently about the KO division needing to be reinvigorated, I want to let it be known that I was pushing for that for a year plus before Carlos Silva came in. To grow homegrown talent and do more with the KO division. I was fighting for that since Scott departed. 1/2
My loyalty and passion towards the KO division should never be questioned and how I wanted that division to be upheld. I fought for them on the weekly. Just wanted my thoughts to be clearly delivered. (2/2)
Kim’s exit from TNA has sparked speculation about her future, including a potential return to WWE or a move to All Elite Wrestling. Whatever’s next, Gail Kim will have to witness the Knockouts division she shaped from the very start be ‘reinvigorated’ as an outsider.
Charlotte Flair has no time for people who have baseless theories when it comes to her push in WWE. While some have speculated that secret reasons are behind her success, Flair believes her success comes from her own skills alone.
During her appearance on the Six Feet Under podcast, Flair addressed fans who spin outlandish theories about her career trajectory in WWE. She playfully mocked the notion that she’s a heartless figure who personally dictates her own storylines, title wins, and bookings.
“I ruin everything. I control my storylines, bookings and title wins. It’s true, it’s in my contract. I need to win that title! People think that for real and the fact that we’re even talking about it, that’s the issue — that these opinions aren’t real but because people have been successful, everyone thinks they can have an opinion. It’s just learning to navigate and overcome it and not even give it any power.”
Many fans have claimed that Charlotte, WWE’s most decorated woman in history, only received the push she has because of her famous father. With that said, there are countless examples of second-generation wrestlers not going far in wrestling, including Charlotte’s brother David never having a big break in WWE.
While some may continue to make claims about Charlotte’s success, said success has proven to be undeniable. While Flair hasn’t held gold in over two years, many believe it’s a matter of time before a title is around her waist once more.
WWE has announced its first-ever cosmetics partnership with Maybelline New York, naming it the Official Cosmetics Partner of WWE.
This historic partnership will commence with Maybelline serving as the Presenting Partner for WWE Evolution 2025, this weekend’s all-women’s premium live event taking place on July 13 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Both WWE and Maybelline officials expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the role it will play in promoting confidence and self-expression.
WWE is excited to collaborate with Maybelline, a partner that not only leads the beauty industry but also shares our vision for highlighting amazing individuals across the roster.” – Brit Santypal, Senior Vice President of Partnership Marketing, TKO
Amy Whang, President of Maybelline New York, added:
”Maybelline New York is proud to partner with WWE and have the opportunity to put our products to the ultimate test. As the presenting sponsor of Evolution, we’re not just showing up in the ring; we’re supporting a global community that inspires confidence and self-expression, both in and out of the spotlight.”
The deal includes branding opportunities for Maybelline during WWE events.
WWE and @Maybelline, the number one cosmetic brand in the world, announced today a new partnership in which the beauty brand will become the first-ever Official Cosmetics Partner of WWE.https://t.co/iET1s6WhV2
Wrestling star Saraya, formerly known as Paige in WWE, is currently a free agent after leaving AEW with no contractual restrictions. She’s open to making appearances anywhere, including a potential WWE return. In an interview on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Saraya confirmed that her departure from AEW was amicable and expressed mixed feelings about returning to wrestling.
“I’m a free agent now, I could pop up anywhere. No, my contract’s done, done. That’s the one thing that helped, they gave me the opportunity to walk away from this contract. I mean, not a lot of companies or businesses would do that, you know? But Tony [Khan] was really, really great about it.”
She added, “If the opportunity is there, I’ll take it. I won’t chase it too hard, you know? Because, again, I want to be focused on stuff outside of wrestling.”
While she focuses on non-wrestling projects like her podcast ‘Rulebreakers’ and acting, Saraya remains open to returning to WWE if the opportunity arises, preferring to reprise her WWE character Paige, which she feels is an elevated part of herself.
With the second WWE Evolution PLE taking place this weekend, Saraya admits she’d love to be a part of that.
“It’s like a bittersweet thing, because the first [Evolution], I couldn’t be on it because of my neck. So if I had the opportunity to be on this all-female pay-per-view, of course, yeah, I would think about it.”
As for her future in the ring, Saraya envisions herself wrestling for years to come. Legends like Goldberg and Trish Stratus have paved the way and shown how careers can extend longer than ever.
“I want to go — I think I can squeeze 10 more years out of me. Yeah, 10 more years on and off. We’ll see.”
Cody Rhodes has explained why he doesn’t take people under his wing anymore.
The American Nightmare invited his good friend Ricky Saints for a chat on his podcast recently. During the discussion, Saints, who left AEW for NXT earlier this year, mentioned that his career might have advanced more if someone had taken him under his wing like Cody did with MJF.
Responding to it, the former Undisputed Champion claimed that his work with MJF was all a story. Rhodes then mentioned how there were people who took him under their wing when he first came up to the main roster:
“I had a really great mentor. In multiple, Randy Orton, shockingly, John Cena. All these guys, once I came up in 2007, 2008, took me under their wing in the way you’re talking about. I am shy to do so.”
Cody Rhodes then went on to explain why he is not very enthusiastic about becoming mentor to people anymore, mentioning how very few of his former partners reached out to him upon his successful WWE return:
“And the reason is because and you already know this, when I was off in the wilderness and started my own deal with, the team that I had and they were wonderful teammates and helped me create it, I made everybody my BFF. I made everybody my number one.
When I came up on the stage at WrestleMania 38, I was warmly received by, 80 something thousand people. That was a wonderful feeling, but I can tell you none of those people, I want to just flat out say none, but you could probably count on one hand, messaged me.
And I thought that’s a lesson. There’s a lesson, and it’s not that I wanted anything from it. But that’s why I’m trepidatious to jump in the water and say, ‘Hey kid, you’re with me.'”
Goldberg was one of WCW’s biggest names. He won the WCW Championship and main evented Starrcade twice. He went on to win three world titles in WWE, twice defend world titles at WrestleMania, and entered the Hall of Fame in 2018.
Now, one of the last legends left in the ring from the Monday Night War era is poised to officially retire. After rumors and reports suggested it, WWE confirmed on the June 23 episode of Raw that Goldberg looked at his Saturday Night’s Main Event showdown with Gunther as his final match. However, they also explicitly referenced that if he won and captured the World Heavyweight Championship, that would present an “interesting” scenario.
Goldberg’s Road To Challenging Gunther
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At WWE’s most recent major event in Atlanta, the Bad Blood PLE from October 2024, Gunther went out of his way to disrespect Goldberg and his son at ringside. In so doing, the wheels started turning. Goldberg had already spoken openly about wanting one more match, and here, a clear opponent came into focus. Word is Goldberg spent the intervening months working out like crazy so he could look and perform like a much younger version of himself one last time.
Fast forward to June 2025 and Goldberg proclaimed himself Gunther’s challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship when WWE returned to Atlanta for Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Goldberg May Well Lose To Gunther
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The most straightforward narrative for WWE to play out would see Gunther defeat Goldberg, albeit in a competitive match. The Ring General might weather a storm, looking as though he’s on the verge of losing, only to pull out a victory in the end.
There are ways in which this resolution would make a lot of sense. Gunther’s a main event act in his prime. That’s not to mention that Goldberg has quietly been on a title match losing streak, dropping his last four championship bouts to Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley, and Roman Reigns. It’s only fitting that he’d fall short at the age of 58 opposite peak Gunther.
Goldberg Could Pick up The Victory
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While a lot of signs point to Goldberg losing to Gunther, there’s also a very simple counterargument. In his last night in the ring, working in front of his adopted hometown fans in Atlanta—the old homebase of WCW—wouldn’t it be a downer for Goldberg to eat a pin? And fans can only imagine the pop one more spear into a jackhammer might get, with the Hall of Famer picking up the one-two-three.
Goldberg raising the modernized, closest thing to the big gold belt so synonymous with his glory days in WCW and WWE alike, feels like the right moment to provide closure to a legendary career. Of course, it raises two major issues. As cool as the stand-alone moment may be, it’s not clear anyone would really want to see Goldberg have an extended reign as world champion at this age and with so many worthy title contenders on the full-time roster.
Seth Rollins Can Resolve The Goldberg Problem In Short Order
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WWE finds itself in a darned if it does, darned if it doesn’t scenario. Gunther wins and the live fans in particular leave Saturday Night’s Main Event deflated. Goldberg wins and the World Heavyweight Championship picture is in rough shape.
Enter Seth Rollins.
As Mr. Money in the Bank, The Visionary has an opportunity to do something very similar to what he did when he bailed WWE out of a no-win situation at WrestleMania 31 a decade back, when a Brock Lesnar win would have been demoralizing but a Roman Reigns main event push was already getting major backlash. Goldberg can have his one last victory in a hard-fought match, then Rollins can steal the title.
After all, since winning the WrestleMania Saturday main event and allying himself with Paul Heyman, Rollins emerging as World Heavyweight Champion has felt all but inevitable. Rollins more recently teasing a WWE Championship cash-in when he interrupted the promo battle between John Cena and CM Punk may amount to little more than a red herring to throw fans off the scent of what’s really happening. Indeed, Rollins has been conspicuously absent from sticking his nose in Gunther and Goldberg’s business.
Goldberg’s triumphant moment, immediately followed by a cash-in feels a lot like WWE having its cake and eating it too. That’s not to mention an array of storylines waiting to play out, with a potentially babyface Gunther, a dethroned Jey Uso who hasn’t yet gotten his rematch, CM Punk, LA Knight, and Roman Reigns all lined up to chase the Seth Rollins as the new champion for months to come.
A top NJPW star will be joining the Death Riders for a match at All In.
This week’s episode of Dynamite featured the surprise return of Gabe Kidd. The IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion attacked Samoa Joe during the show.
This came after the Samoan Submission Machine defeated Wheeler Yuta in a singles match with Coquina Clutch. Joe’s partners, Powerhouse Hobbs and Katsuyori Shibata, then came out, leading to Kidd retreating to the back.
Now Fightful Select is reporting that this angle was done to set up a match for the next AEW PPV taking place this Saturday. They had previously reported that The Opps vs. Death Riders was one of the planned matches for the show.
With Jon Moxley set to defend his world title at the event and Pac being out injured, the company needed a replacement. So they’ve brought in Kidd, who is now expected to be teaming with the other Death Rider members this weekend.
Pac has not wrestled since the April 9 episode of Dynamite this year. He went up against Swerve Strickland in a singles match and seemingly suffered a leg injury while taking a buckle bomb from the former AEW champion.
This isn’t the only All In match that has been affected by injury. A new report recently revealed a planned match that had to be cancelled. You can check out more about it here.
Jersey Shore was a staple of reality TV in the early 2010s, and now some of the Superstars of WWE have run afoul of the show’s alum. Things began when WWE NXT Heritage Cup Champion Stacks listed ‘The Situation’ among his potential challengers. This led to a heated back-and-forth on X.
I promised someone I love very much that I would never go back to being that person… but for you, I'm going to make an exception. We have a Situation ? https://t.co/kMltMfaK8L
— Mike The Situation ?? (@ItsTheSituation) July 8, 2025
Don't do anything you dont want me to do. Cuz once you razzle imma dazzle ? https://t.co/5cN52tv021
— Mike The Situation ?? (@ItsTheSituation) July 10, 2025
It’s not just Stacks who has taken issue with an alum from Jersey Shore. On X, Arianna Grace took aim at JWOWW, branding her a “Trash act,” while she is nothing but class.
You and your girl stay in your lane cause I’ve got a fiery, sexy Italian of my own @AriannaGraceWWE, and if JWoww runs her mouth, she’ll slap the lip filler right off her face. ? https://t.co/07sOhPTt7O
During the heights of Jersey Shore, Snooki appeared for WWE and even scored a win in six-person tag-team action at WrestleMania 27 in 2011. With WWE being open to celebrity appearances and matches, a mixed-tag match in WWE NXT could come soon enough.
James Gunn’s new Superman is ready to take off and will land in cinemas later this month, giving moviegoers a fresh take on the iconic Man of Steel. The film features a cast including David Corenswet (Superman/Clark Kent), Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor), but will also feature one of WWE’s top names.
According to MovieWeb, John Cena’s Peacemaker will be a part of the DCEU. The platform reports that Peacemaker, aka Christopher Smith, appears on a television during the film, trash-talking David Cornswet’s Superman. Season 2 of “Peacemaker” is set to premiere on August 21 on HBO Max.
Cena debuted as Peacemaker, a jingoistic, often hypocritical lover of peace, during 2021’s The Suicide Squad. The character proved to be a stand-out hit for fans, and his first season on MAX also proved to be a hit, cementing another major role for the ‘Unseen Seventeen.’
In WWE, Cena is preparing to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at WWE SummerSlam, a rematch of their WrestleMania encounter. With this year’s show being the first two-night SummerSlam, fans can expect plenty from John, both in and out of the ring.
The first-ever WWE ID Champions will soon be crowned, with the date and location confirmed for the inaugural WWE ID Championship finals. The WWE ID X account made things official on July 9, confirming that the finals will be held at GCW’s The ID Showcase. This show will take place on August 1 during SummerSlam weekend in Rutherford, New Jersey.
BREAKING NEWS….
The first WWE ID Champions will be determined on August 1st during #SummerSlam weekend in Rutherford, NJ when @GCWrestling_ presents The ID Showcase!
The Women's ID Championship will be determined in a Triple Threat Match!
The Women’s ID Championship will be decided in a Triple Threat Match featuring three breakout stars: Kylie Rae vs. Zara Zakher vs. Zayda Steel. As for the men, this will be decided in a singles match, though the final matchup is still to be decided. The finalists will be decided on July 19, when House of Champions hosts the next edition of The ID Showcase in Orlando, Florida.
The WWE ID program reflects WWE’s ongoing presence on the independent scene, with the finals coming at a GCW event being symbolic of this connection. Stay tuned to see who is crowned the first-ever WWE ID and WWE ID Women’s Champions.
An originally planned AEW All In: Texas match was seemingly cancelled due to the injury of a top star.
With the TBS Champion Mercedes Mone challenging Toni Storm for the Women’s World title, the PPV card currently only features two women’s matches.
Now, a new report from Fightful Select has revealed another women’s bout that was being planned for the show this weekend, but had to be postponed.
According to them, Jamie Hayter had been factored into the build for All In Texas originally, and her injury caused a domino effect on the original plans for the show.
The former Women’s Champion has not been seen on TV after being attacked by a debuting Thekla during the May 28 episode of Dynamite earlier this year.
This was done to write Hayter off TV after she suffered an injury in her Double or Nothing match against Mercedes Mone only days prior.
The officials originally hoped for the British star to be back on TV soon. Thekla’s debut was put together in a way that Jamie Hayter would have a storyline leading to the Texas PPV when she returned.
The plans had to be adjusted when Hayter ended up missing more time than expected. Though the company is still hopeful about picking this rivalry back up when she does return to TV.
AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné is teaming up with Crunchyroll for a new anime-inspired clothing line, with some of the proceeds going to charity. Crunchyroll announced the collaboration on their official website, unveiling a line of exclusive merchandise featuring The CEO. The announcement reads:
Crunchyroll is teaming up with professional wrestler Mercedes Moné for a new line of anime-inspired merch for you to add to your collection! The new line will be available to purchase online at the Crunchyroll Store, as well as in-person at the wrestling convention Starrcast Texas and at the Crunchyroll Anime FanFest at the Rady Shell during San Diego Comic Con. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Step Up, a mentorship nonprofit organization.
Champion wrestler and anime lover @MercedesVarnado conquered the ring. Now she's coming for your closet ??
Shop her exclusive Crunchyroll Store collab before it taps out!
— Crunchyroll Store (@ShopCrunchyroll) July 9, 2025
Moné’s lovce of anime is no secret. For the 2022 Royal Rumble PLE, the then-Sasha Banks wore an attire inspired by Sailor Moon. The appearance would be one of Moné’s final at a WWE Premium Live Event as she would walk out of WWE that May.
Today, Moné is dominating in AEW and could be the next Women’s World Champion. Stay tuned for the latest on Mercedes Moné ahead of AEW All In: Texas.
Vince McMahon is moving forward with his new private investment firm, 14TH & I, having recently filed a new trademark for a company logo. This move further solidifies McMahon’s business plans following his resignation from WWE and TKO Group Holdings earlier this year.
The new trademark is for a logo image associated with the firm. It is registered under two distinct categories, signaling the company’s dual focus. The first is for “Private equity fund investment services; financial services, namely, management of private equity funds, private equity fund investment services, and financial portfolio management.” The second category covers “Entertainment services, namely, production and development of scripted television and digital programming.” This filing follows previous trademarks for the company names “14TH&I” and “14TH & I” in August 2024.
According to its official description, 14TH & I is “a private investment firm focused on the sports, media, & entertainment sectors.” It aims to be a “disciplined, flexible, long-term capital and strategic partner” for companies, primarily targeting buyouts and majority deals. The name itself is a historical reference to the headquarters of the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, the promotion run by McMahon’s father, Vincent J. McMahon, which was located at the corner of 14th and I Streets in Washington D.C.
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Vince McMahon resigned from his positions at WWE and TKO in January 2024 following a lawsuit filed by former employee Janel Grant, which accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking. The lawsuit is currently paused as the Department of Justice continues a non-public investigation into the matter. Lawyers for Ms. Grant have stated they are cooperating fully with federal investigators.
This Saturday, Goldberg is set to wrestle his final match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, where he will challenge GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Championship. In a new interview, the WWE Hall of Famer revealed that his opponent could have been anyone who disrespected him.
While speaking with 11Alive to promote the event in Atlanta, Georgia, Goldberg explained that GUNTHER simply put himself in the line of fire. He stated that the match is about teaching the younger generation to respect the legends who paved the way.
“Well, as I said the other night on the show, I was vying for my retirement match and he just so happened to put himself in that spot,” Goldberg said. “It could have happened to anybody that opened their mouth negatively about me and my family when we were there, back for the pay-per-view (Bad Blood). So I don’t know whether it was planned by him. I don’t know. All I can say is he willingly stepped right into that spot, and I willingly accepted him as my final opponent. Younger generation, man, look up to your elders, respect them because you never know what can happen.”
The feud between the two began at the recent Bad Blood premium live event, where GUNTHER made disparaging remarks about Goldberg. The rivalry escalated on this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, when Goldberg interrupted the champion and knocked him to the mat with a single punch, building significant momentum just days before their title match.
Goldberg’s final match is part of a stacked card for the Saturday Night’s Main Event special, which airs live on NBC. The event will also feature a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Women’s Championship, as Bayley defends her title against both Naomi and Tiffany Stratton. Also scheduled, Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will team up with LA Knight to take on Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga of The Bloodline.
Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena is managing a packed schedule, simultaneously filming a new movie in New Jersey while preparing for a major title defense in the same state. Production is currently underway for his new Netflix comedy, “Little Brother.”
According to a report first published by NJ.com, scenes for the movie were being filmed in Montclair, New Jersey on Tuesday. The film features Cena as a real estate agent who has made a name for himself, whose life changes when his younger brother, played by comedian Eric André, arrives. The Netflix film is being directed by Matt Spicer from a script by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel. Casting calls for extras and background actors have been posted in both New Jersey and New York.
While filming, Cena is also in the middle of a world championship feud. He is set to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes at WWE SummerSlam, which takes place on August 2nd and 3rd in East Rutherford, New Jersey. With a retirement match reportedly scheduled for December, Cena has a busy schedule of WWE appearances planned for the summer, including:
July 18: WWE SmackDown (San Antonio, TX)
August 1: WWE SmackDown (Newark, NJ)
August 2/3: WWE SummerSlam (Newark, NJ)
August 8: WWE SmackDown (Montreal, QC, Canada)
August 22: WWE SmackDown (Dublin, Ireland)
August 29: WWE SmackDown (Lyon, France)
August 31: WWE Clash in Paris (Paris, France)
October 11: WWE Crown Jewel: Perth (Perth, Australia)
On last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Cody Rhodes delivered a promo about his respect for John Cena and his desire to win the championship at SummerSlam. Due to his filming schedule, Cena was not there in person but responded later in the show with a pre-taped message, warning Rhodes that he is more focused than ever as his career winds down.
WWE is gearing up for WWE Evolution 2, a premium all-women’s event, amid rumors of Gail Kim’s surprise return.
Gail Kim has been spotted backstage at WWE NXT shows recently, according to Fightful, hinting at improved relations with WWE executives.
The event is scheduled for July 13, 2025, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, where Kim may make an unexpected appearance.
WWE has maintained secrecy about Kim’s possible involvement in the event, but an on-screen homecoming would be exactly the type of buzz worthy surprise fans are hoping for this weekend.
Since being fired from TNA Wrestling on March 25, 2025, ending her 14-year tenure with the company, Gail Kim has become one of the most sought-after free agents in professional wrestling.
Following her departure, Kim issued a statement on Instagram expressing gratitude for the support she received and promising that “this is not the end of Gail Kim in the wrestling world,” emphasizing her continued passion for the industry after 17 years with one company.
Kim made her first post-TNA wrestling appearance at the National Wrestling Alliance’s 2025 Crockett Cup event on May 17 in Philadelphia, where she participated in an exclusive autograph signing.
While she has stated she is taking time for self-care and preparation for what lies ahead, both WWE and AEW are expected to pursue her for leadership positions given her extensive experience as a producer and her respected insights into women’s wrestling.????????????????
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