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Latest On CM Punk In Saudi Arabia After Past Criticism

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Latest On CM Punk In Saudi Arabia After Past Criticism

WWE has officially announced that CM Punk will face John Cena for the WWE Undisputed Championship, with their long-awaited showdown to come at Night of Champions. The match has sparked a discussion about Punk’s involvement, given his past criticisms about WWE’s partnership with Saudi Arabia.

WWE has been planning for Punk to be part of the Saudi event for some time, Dave Meltzer reports. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer said that despite WWE removing Punk from a promo package for the event, the response from WWE sources was “he’s going.”

Punk has not shared any issues with going to Saudi Arabia in recent months, despite his past criticism of Saudi events. In an infamous, now-deleted tweet from 2020, Punk told The Miz to “Go suck a blood money covered d**k in Saudi Arabia you f**ing dork” when Miz made a comment on WWE Backstage Punk saw as a swipe at him. The two later reconciled when they crossed paths backstage at WWE RAW in 2023.

WWE Night of Champions will be held on Saturday, June 28, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It remains to be seen if Punk can be the one to save WWE from the ‘Unseen Seventeen.’

Matt Riddle Claims CM Punk Has WWE Backstage Problems

Chelsea Green Eager For Total Divas Reboot, Shares Dream Cast

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Chelsea Green Eager For Total Divas Reboot, Shares Dream Cast

Total Divas may have been off the air for years, but Chelsea Green hasn’t stopped thinking about it—and she’s more than ready for a revival.

In a recent appearance on the Lightweights podcast, Green was asked whether she ever thinks about a potential return of the reality series. Her answer was immediate and emphatic.

“Every day. Every minute of every hour of every day, I think about Total Divas.”

A longtime fan of the show, Green didn’t hesitate to cast herself in a hypothetical reboot. She also nominated her friend Maxxine Dupri and explained why Tiffany Stratton might surprise viewers.

“Tiffy is a shoo in. Although I think it’s funny because she’s not like her character. She’s so much calmer and she’s very down to earth, so that actually might be boring for reality TV. I dunno, she’s so normal.”

Green initially overlooked Zelina Vega until host Joe pitched her, and then wrapped up her dream cast by naming Nia Jax—a Total Divas alum she believes would bring serious value as she “knows everything about everything” and would be perfect to ‘spill the tea.’

While WWE currently has no plans to revive Total Divas, Chelsea Green is clearly ready to add “reality TV star” to her résumé if the opportunity ever arises.

The Bella Twins Discuss Cast For Potential Total Divas Reboot

Blake Monroe (Mariah May) to Make WWE Arrival Official on June 17

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Blake Monroe (Mariah May) to Make WWE Arrival Official on June 17

Blake Monroe will make things official on the June 17, edition of WWE NXT by signing a contract to officially become a Superstar. During the June 10, episode, a breaking news alert confirmed that Monroe will put pen to paper in seven days time. The news broke during a tag team match featuring Tony D’Angelo and Luca Crusifino vs. The High Ryze.

Monroe is better known to fans as Mariah May, the former AEW Women’s World Champion who debuted on the June 3, episode of the silver brand. Monroe wrapped up her AEW tenure earlier this year with her final All-Elite match being against Toni Storm at AEW Revolution.

With the pen soon hitting paper, Monroe’s arrival has changed the landscape of the NXT Women’s division, leaving fans excited for what’s next. With her sights already set on the NXT Women’s Title, it may be a matter of time before Blake Monroe is known as a champion.

Mariah May on WWE Debut: ‘It’s About Damn Time!’

Mini Tournament Announced For NXT Title Shot At Evolution 2

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Mini Tournament Announced For NXT Title Shot At Evolution 2

A new NXT tournament has been announced.

WWE recently confirmed the return of the all-women PPV Evolution. The event was announced for July 13, 2025, and since then, fans have been wondering what the card for the show will look like.

During the latest episode of the Black & Silver show, General Manager Ava confirmed at least one of the bouts for the upcoming PPV. She announced that the NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne will be defending her title at the event.

To determine her opponent, Ava announced sort of a mini-tournament with two rounds. The first-round features four singles matches with the respective winners earning a spot in a #1 contenders fatal four-way match.

NXT Tournament for Women’s Title Shot

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The four qualifying matches that are set to take place at next week’s episode of the development show include names such as Jordynne Grace and Jaida Parker. The full lineup is as follows:

  • Lash Legend vs. Kelani Jordan
  • Zaria vs. Izzi Dame
  • Thea Hail vs. Jaida Parker
  • Lola Vice vs. Jordynne Grace

The NXT title match isn’t the only bout that the company is building towards for the upcoming PPV. This week’s episode of Raw featured the WWE return of Nikki Bella. The Hall of Famer cut a promo praising some members of the current roster. Liv Morgan was not happy with being excluded from this list.

She came out to confront the WWE veteran and the whole thing soon turned physical. With Morgan along with her partner Raquel Rodriguez being the reigning Women’s tag team champions, it seems logical that this segment is building towards a tag title match for Evolution against The Bella Twins.

AEW Star’s Contract Is Up Soon

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AEW Star’s Contract Is Up Soon

The future of Danhausen with AEW and ROH is reportedly uncertain, as his contract is set to expire in July.

According to a new report from Fightful, there have been no creative plans for Danhausen since his surprise return at the ROH Final Battle pay-per-view in December 2024. That appearance was his first since suffering a torn pectoral muscle in March of that year.

While Danhausen was said to have been welcomed back positively backstage at Final Battle, with the impression that he would be regularly featured again, he has not appeared on television since. The report notes that when Danhausen reached out to the company multiple times following the event, he was told there were no plans to bring him to television in those particular weeks.

Unless significant injury time is added to his deal, the very nice, very evil star could become a free agent next month. Danhausen has yet to publicly comment on his AEW contract status. 

Mariah May is now Blake Monroe

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Mariah May is now Blake Monroe

Mariah May’s new WWE ring name was indeed revealed as Blake Monroe on Tuesday’s episode of NXT on The CW. A vignette aired during the show where she was billed as “The Glamour of NXT”, continuing to use that moniker alongside her new ring name.

May made her NXT debut last week on June 3rd but her name wasn’t mentioned during that initial appearance.

The name change makes sense from WWE’s perspective since her real name is Mariah May Mead, and WWE wanted to use a name the company can trademark, as trademarking a real name is more complicated. This follows a similar pattern to other recent signings like Ricky Starks becoming Ricky Saints when he joined NXT.

The name Blake appears to be a tribute to her niece.

Ron Killings: “Put Some RESPECT On My Name!”

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Ron Killings: “Put Some RESPECT On My Name!”

Ron Killings has made an impactful return to WWE, and fans have Triple H and Nick Khan to thank for his return. Taking to X, Killings name-dropped WWE’s CCO and President when discussing his return. Killings also declared that people “put some RESPECT on my name,” demonstrating his more serious side.

The post followed a dramatic segment on Raw, where Killings delivered a heartfelt promo and cut off his signature braids. Staring right into the camera, he declared: “The truth has set me free—I am Ron Killings,” seemingly marking an end to the fun-loving R-Truth character.

The emotional reinvention marked one of the most striking character shifts in recent WWE memory, closing the door on years of comedic antics. Killings’ new side was on clear display at WWE Money in the Bank, where he attacked John Cena, the man R-Truth once called his ‘childhood hero.’

The veteran wrestler is back and with a new attitude. Whether it leads to a serious singles push or a high-profile feud, the WWE Universe is now seeing a side of Ron Killings they’ve never seen before.

R-Truth Cuts Off His Hair on WWE Raw

Chad Gable Won’t Hide His Nipples Amid Americano Speculation

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Chad Gable Won’t Hide His Nipples Amid Americano Speculation

At WWE Money in the Bank, the commentary team once again discussed whether Chad Gable and El Grande Americano, with talk turning to the pair’s respective nipples. While Michael Cole argued that Gable and Americano have identical nipples, this claim was met with bewilderment by Pat McAfee and Wade Barrett.

On Raw Recap, Gable responded to the unusual on-air commentary and made it clear he doesn’t want the topic brought up again.

“Well, I heard there was an extensive conversation about my nipples on that pay-per-view broadcast, so let’s put an end to any Chad Gable nipple talk right now.”

Gable has always rejected the notion that he and Americano are one and the same. In the interview, Gable bawked at the idea that nipples will become key identifiers like fingerprints.

“I don’t try to hide them—there’s nothing to hide. Nipples look alike, so what are you gonna tell me, you’re gonna try to match someone’s nipples? Are you crazy? What are we doing here?”

Despite the bizarre debate, Gable has had a standout week including headlining WWE x AAA Worlds Collide and competing on Raw. In terms of his nipples, Gable won’t hide what he has, no matter what Michael Cole has to say.

Jacy Jayne Fires Back at Critics After NXT Women’s Title Win

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Jacy Jayne Fires Back at Critics After NXT Women’s Title Win

Jacy Jayne isn’t paying attention to the doubters after capturing the NXT Women’s Championship. On Busted Open Radio, Jayne acknowledged that while her win took many by surprise, she wasn’t amongst them.

“Hard work eventually is going to pay off. Like I always knew I would get to this point, I just didn’t know when it would happen. So I’m not shocked.”

Jayne captured the gold from Stephanie Vaquer in what proved to be the Chilean Superstar’s farewell to WWE NXT. For Jayne, her dedication in and out of the ring has paid off.

“I would do my training here at the PC in the morning. I would take ring and then I’d do strength and conditioning. I’d go home, I’d take like a power nap and then I’d go to Flatbacks at night—Tyler Breeze and Shawn Spears’ school.”

Jayne walked into the title match as a former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Gigi Dolin. Now with the top prize in WWE NXT around her waist, Jacy Jayne is ready to silence all who doubt she is a champion of the ring, including the recently-debuted Mariah May.

Jacy Jayne On Shock Title Win: ‘Never Doubt Me Again’

GUNTHER Praises Jey Uso, Eyes Goldberg and Seth Rollins

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GUNTHER Praises Jey Uso, Eyes Goldberg and Seth Rollins

On the June 9, WWE Raw, GUNTHER regained the World Heavyweight Championship, putting an end to Jey Uso’s reign at 51 days. While Jey’s reign may have been brief, GUNTHER had to give kudos to Jey during an appearance on the Raw Recap:

“I’ve got to give it to him; I think he stepped up. I think he fulfilled a lot of hopes and expectations that people had in him.

While GUNTHER regained the gold, things could have gone differently. The Ring General admitted that Mr. Money in the Bank Seth Rollins remains a threat, as does a long-rumored showdown with Bill Goldberg.

“Everyone was speculating that Seth Rollins was gonna do something with his briefcase, or that Goldberg was gonna show up… when I was world champion the first time, all those big names stayed away from me—and for good reason.”

Time will tell what GUNTHER’s second reign looks like, but he plans to hold the World Heavyweight Champion for a long time. And after a dominant first reign, the second run of the Ring General could be his best yet.

GUNTHER Reclaims WWE Championship: “Nothing Surprising” About Return to Top

Former WWF Star Reveals Hulk Hogan Incident That Made Him Lose All Respect For The Hall of Famer

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Former WWF Star Reveals Hulk Hogan Incident That Made Him Lose All Respect For The Hall of Famer

A former WWE star would love to slap Hulk Hogan.

The Hulkster is not the most popular figure in the wrestling circle nowadays. Since the controversy over racial remarks back in 2012, many stars have spoken against the WWE Hall of Famer.

Paul Roma joined this list after calling out the former face of WWE on the latest episode of his Power & Glory podcast. While discussing who he’d like to face in a real-life fight, the former WWE star did not hesitate to name Hogan:

“I’m going to slap the taste out of his mouth, every other word that comes out of his mouth is ‘brother.’ So you know what? When I slap the taste out, I’m going to say to him, ‘How’s that feel, brother?’”

Hulk Hogan’s Meet & Greet Incident

Later in the episode, Roma who shared the locker room with Hulk both in WWF and WCW, went into details of the reason behind his feelings. He recalled an incident involving a disabled child during a meet & greet event.

Per Paul, the child who was wheeled in on a bed arrived late to the event, and when asked to meet him after other children, Hulk Hogan did not hide his contempt “He threw his hands up and got a little pissy about it and said, ‘You know, I’m not getting paid for this.’”

Paul Roma, who has raised funds for various charities, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, was shocked at his reaction. He explained that he lost all respect for the former World Champion after this. The only reason he did not confront Hogan was that because then both of them would be out of jobs and Hulk would be suing him over the incident.

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Chad Gable On Worlds Collide: “It Was Probably The Most Special Day Of My Career”

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Chad Gable On Worlds Collide: “It Was Probably The Most Special Day Of My Career”

Chad Gable had a whirlwind weekend, and he’s calling it the most special of his entire career. He wrestled in three high-profile matches over three days, including headlining the historic WWE x AAA Worlds Collide event.

On the official Raw Recap podcast, Gable reflected on the pressure of main-eventing the first major collaboration-type event between the two companies against AAA Mega Champion El Hijo del Vikingo.

“It was probably the most special day of my entire career,” Gable said. “The AAA thing… was an opportunity and pressure like I’ve never felt because it’s this new relationship that we’ve started… that falls on my shoulders as being part of the first main event. You better deliver.”

Later that same night, Gable competed as his masked alter-ego, El Grande Americano, in the Money in the Bank ladder match. He then went on to face AJ Styles on Raw just two days later.

He believes the Worlds Collide event was a massive success that created a huge buzz for the new partnership. It also helped renew the passion of Corey Graves, who called the show with Konnan: 

Corey Graves Says Calling WWE x AAA Worlds Collide Helped Renew His Passion

Sammy Guevara Reveals What It Meant to Be Cody Rhodes’ First and Last AEW Opponent

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Sammy Guevara Reveals What It Meant to Be Cody Rhodes’ First and Last AEW Opponent

Few wrestlers can claim the unique honor that Sammy Guevara holds in AEW history. As both Cody Rhodes’ first opponent on Dynamite and his final match before leaving for WWE, Guevara bookended a crucial chapter in wrestling history—and he’s finally opening up about what those moments meant.

In a revealing interview on “Casual Conversations” with The Wrestling Classic, the three-time TNT Champion discussed his strategic approach to building his career and the calculated risks that paid off in unexpected ways.

“To be his first dynamite match and last dynamite match it’s really crazy… I feel like I didn’t understand at the time what that moment meant for myself or for my career. But it’s only now when I look back and I can see like you know the moments that were made out of it that it’s like ‘Oh wow That was a really special night,”

Guevara’s positioning in these historic moments wasn’t accidental. His revelation about investing $2,500 of his limited income in a panda head costume for the first Double or Nothing demonstrates the entrepreneurial mindset that separated him from other young wrestlers.

“Dude I paid like $2500 for that thing and I was not making a lot of money… I just saw it as an investment because I was like ‘Okay no matter what happens like they’re going to remember that panda guy was pretty good. They may not remember the name but they’ll remember that panda guy was pretty good.’ And I think it worked out,”

The interview also touched on his role as one of the “Four Pillars” of AEW alongside Darby Allin, MJF, and Jungle Boy—a designation that wasn’t self-proclaimed but earned through consistent performance during the company’s most challenging period.

“We were the four younger guys that was that were really trying to break through… we’re also the stars too you know that helped build this place up,”

Looking back, Guevara’s strategic investments in his character and willingness to take risks paid off in ways he couldn’t have imagined. His position in AEW history is now cemented, and his journey from unknown independent wrestler to company pillar serves as inspiration for the next generation of performers.

The full interview explores more of Guevara’s career highlights and his evolution as both a performer and person.

GUNTHER Reclaims WWE Championship: “Nothing Surprising” About Return to Top

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GUNTHER Reclaims WWE Championship: “Nothing Surprising” About Return to Top

GUNTHER has once again ascended to the summit of WWE, capturing the World Heavyweight Championship for the second time after defeating Jey Uso on Monday Night Raw. The Austrian powerhouse, known as “The Ring General,” showed no surprise at his victory, dismissing any notion that his championship win was unexpected.

“Of course I’m the new champion. You said I caught everyone by surprise—I don’t know what’s so surprising about this,” GUNTHER stated during his post-match appearance on Raw Recap, demonstrating the confidence that has defined his WWE career.

The championship bout marked a dramatic reversal of fortune for both competitors. At WrestleMania 41 in April, Jey Uso had defeated GUNTHER via submission, ending what had been a dominant eight-month reign for the Austrian. However, GUNTHER’s return to championship status validates his assertion that “this is a marathon, not a sprint.”

The Ring General addressed critics who had seemingly written off their encounter as inconsequential, believing other storylines might overshadow the match.

“I guess going in, it was seen as a nothing match, just a Mania rematch, and everyone was speculating that Seth Rollins was gonna do something with his briefcase, or that Goldberg was gonna show up,” he explained.

GUNTHER’s championship victory reinforces his position as one of WWE’s most formidable competitors. His previous title reign included historic runs as both Intercontinental Champion and World Heavyweight Champion, establishing him as a dominant force across multiple divisions.

While acknowledging Uso’s WrestleMania victory, GUNTHER emphasized his unique position in WWE’s landscape:

“No one matches me—nobody’s got the mental ability, the confidence, or the stamina to last that long. It’s only me. I’m competing in my own class.”

The championship change sets up intriguing possibilities for WWE’s summer programming, with GUNTHER once again positioned as the company’s premier champion on Monday Night Raw.

Corey Graves Says Calling WWE x AAA Worlds Collide Helped Renew His Passion

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Corey Graves Says Calling WWE x AAA Worlds Collide Helped Renew His Passion

WWE commentator Corey Graves had a standout performance at the recent WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worlds Collide event, and he says the experience helped rejuvenate his passion for the business.

Graves, who called the action alongside lucha libre legend Konnan, received widespread praise from fans for his work on the show. Following the event, he posted a heartfelt message on social media, thanking AAA and acknowledging he had been going through a “rough patch.”

“Sometimes, you run low on passion. But then, something like this weekend happens,” Graves wrote. “Gracias por permitirme entrar en tu mundo, @luchalibreaaa. I only wanted to do your culture & business proud… Thanks to you guys, for reminding me that a rough patch isn’t the end of the road.”

His comments come after he publicly voiced frustration earlier this year about being moved from the main roster commentary team back to NXT. He had missed some time due to the comments he made on social media before returning to his duties alongside Vic Joseph and Booker T on the announce team. 

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2025 King and Queen of the Ring: Updated Tournament Brackets

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2025 King and Queen of the Ring: Updated Tournament Brackets

The 2025 WWE King and Queen of the Ring tournaments feature a new format with opening-round Fatal Four-Way matches, condensing the competition to three rounds: first round, semifinals, and finals.

The tournaments began on the June 9 episode of Raw and will culminate with the finals at Night of Champions on June 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Winners earn a world title shot at SummerSlam 2025.

King of the Ring 2025 Brackets

First Round (Fatal Four-Way Matches):

  • Sami Zayn vs. Penta vs. Bron Breakker vs. Dominik Mysterio
    Winner: Sami Zayn (confirmed)
  • Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes
  • Cody Rhodes vs. Damian Priest vs. Andrade vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
  • Sheamus vs. Rusev vs. Bronson Reed vs. Mystery Competitor

Semifinals:

  • Sami Zayn vs. Winner of Orton/Knight/Black/Hayes
  • Winner of Rhodes/Priest/Andrade/Nakamura vs. Winner of Sheamus/Rusev/Reed/Mystery

Final:

  • Semifinal winners face off at Night of Champions

Queen of the Ring 2025 Bracket

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First Round (Fatal Four-Way Matches):

  • Rhea Ripley vs. Kairi Sane vs. Liv Morgan vs. Roxanne Perez
    Winner: Roxanne Perez (confirmed)
  • Jade Cargill vs. Michin vs. Piper Niven vs. Nia Jax
  • Charlotte Flair vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Chelsea Green vs. Candice LeRae
  • Asuka vs. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Ivy Nile

Semifinals:

  • Roxanne Perez vs. Winner of Cargill/Michin/Niven/Jax
  • Winner of Flair/Bliss/Green/LeRae vs. Winner of Asuka/Vaquer/Rodriguez/Nile

Final:

  • Semifinal winners face off at Night of Champions

Key Notes and Schedule

  • Format: Fatal Four-Way matches in the first round for both tournaments.
  • Semifinals: Raw vs. SmackDown winners.
  • Finals: Night of Champions, June 28, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Prize: Winners receive a world title match at SummerSlam 2025.

2025 Tournament Entrants

  • Men: Sami Zayn, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest, Sheamus, Rusev (Miro), LA Knight, Aleister Black, Bron Breakker, Dominik Mysterio, Bronson Reed, and a mystery competitor.
  • Women: Roxanne Perez, Rhea Ripley, Kairi Sane, Liv Morgan, Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka (returning from injury), Stephanie Vaquer, Raquel Rodriguez, Piper Niven, Michin, Chelsea Green, Candice LeRae, and Ivy Nile.

The tournaments are ongoing, with the next rounds scheduled across Raw and SmackDown leading up to the finals at Night of Champions. Expect more upsets and surprises as WWE crowns its 2025 royalty.

Gene Snitsky Reflects On Punting Baby During Segment With Lita

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Gene Snitsky Reflects On Punting Baby During Segment With Lita

Gene Snitsky has reflected on his most famous segment with Lita.

The former WWE star recently had an interview with Chris Van Vliet. He talked about things such as his Football career before wrestling, his run with ECW, his interactions with Vince McMahon and more.

During the interview, the 55-year-old also reflected on his segment with Lita where he kicked a baby. Gene Snitsky noted how he was a punter in football so it’s ironic for him to be remembered for that segment:

“Well, here’s the thing, going back to like I was saying about football and all that, I was actually an all area punter my junior year of high school. I averaged like 37 yards as a junior in high school, so I had always had the leg to do it. And ironically, all these years later, that’s one of the things I’m known for. It’s kind of funny.”

Never In A Million Years: Gene Snitsky

When asked how he feels about the baby punting segment being part of his wrestling legacy, Gene Snitsky said that he doesn’t know how to respond to that because it all happened very quickly:

“I don’t really know how to respond to that. When I got into wrestling, I never in a million years would have thought that whole storyline, just being thrown into it, because I had never done a dark match. Nobody knew who I was. I was just there, and then all of a sudden I’m the biggest heel on the show. It’s crazy, literally that quick.”

Gene Snitsky faced Kane in a singles match at the September 13, 2004, edition of Raw. During the match the Big Red Monster got distracted by Lita who was in kayfabe, pregnant with Kane’s child. Using the distraction, Snitsky hit Kane from behind, causing him to fall on Lita which resulted in a miscarriage.

Gene’s appearance was supposed be a one off but the angle got so over that he was called up permanently and put into a long feud with Kane and Lita. He instantly became one of the major heels of the show because of it and the mentioned segment came during this feud.

NXT Preview: 2 Championship Matches, Worlds Collide Fallout (6/10)

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NXT Preview: 2 Championship Matches, Worlds Collide Fallout (6/10)

WWE NXT returns tonight with a stacked card featuring two championship matches and several key storylines developing in the aftermath of the recent Worlds Collide event. The show will broadcast live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, airing on the CW Network at 8 PM ET.

WWE NXT Preview – June 10, 2025

Mariah May, who made her WWE debut last week, is expected to make an appearance, adding intrigue to the women’s division. Confirmed matches include:

  • NXT Championship Match: Oba Femi (c) vs. Jasper Troy
    Oba Femi, the reigning NXT Champion, puts his title on the line against Jasper Troy, who earned this opportunity as the winner of WWE LFG Season 1. Their rivalry has been building since before NXT Battleground, promising a high-stakes main event.
  • NXT North American Championship Match: Ethan Page (c) vs. Sean Legacy
    After successfully defending his title in a fatal four-way at Worlds Collide, Ethan Page is set for another challenge, this time against Sean Legacy. Legacy’s momentum and Page’s recent grueling defense set the stage for an unpredictable title bout.
  • Tag Team Match: Tony D’Angelo & Luca Crusifino vs. Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe
    The D’Angelo Family continues to assert its dominance in the tag division, facing the powerful duo of Dupont & Igwe.
  • Tag Team Match: Niko Vance & Shawn Spears vs. TBA
    Vance and Spears are scheduled for tag action, though their opponents have yet to be announced as of showtime.

How to Watch

  • United States: Live at 8 PM ET on the CW Network.
  • International: Available on Netflix in select regions, with local start times varying by country.

Details On Drew McIntyre & Sheamus ‘Banger Bros’ Segment That Was Shot Down Quickly

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Details On Drew McIntyre & Sheamus ‘Banger Bros’ Segment That Was Shot Down Quickly

Drew McIntyre has had a career resurgence in recent times after making some major changes to his character and becoming one of the best promos in all of wrestling. Before this change however, the Scottish Warrior had pitched some ideas that might have taken his career in a completely different direction.

The former World Champion was involved in a storyline with Sheamus back in 2023. The real-life best friends feuded with each other and also teamed on a number of occasions during this time. The duo were referred to as Banger Bros on a few occasions but the name was dropped quickly after WWE learned that it was similar to a popular porn site.

Sheamus even mentioned this during his appearance on Pat McAfee show last week, noting that it got ‘shut down real fast.’ Now Fightful Select has provided some updates on what the former champion meant.

According to the site, not all WWE higher ups were aware of this connection at first and Drew McIntyre had actually pitched about using this coincidence for some light hearted skits poking fun at the whole thing.

One of the segments pitched by the Scottish Warrior himself would have seen the duo of McIntyre and Sheamus picking up the Alpha Academy in their van, after the group faced car troubles.

Once they were all in the van, a disagreement would rise up, leading to a fight. This would result in the rest of the group being kicked off the van, with only Maxxine Dupri remaining on-board.

Needless to say that the segment was never approved. Not only that but the name was nixed immediately after the pitch and the duo were told to not make the reference again.

Watch: Trailer For New CM Punk Project Premiering This Week

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Watch: Trailer For New CM Punk Project Premiering This Week

The trailer for a new CM Punk acting project has been revealed.

The SyFy channel recently released the trailer for their new murder mystery series featuring the WWE star, though the show comes with a twist.

The series titled Revival is set in a small town where deceased people start getting resurrected and return to their previous lives as if they were never dead.

The show featuring Melanie Scrofano in the lead role as local police officer Dana Cypress premiers this Thursday 6/12 at 10 PM Eastern. You can check out the trailer featuring CM Punk towards the end below:

The Straight Edge star is set for a big match on WWE TV in coming weeks as well. This comes after the former world champion interrupted the promo of his arch rival and 17-time world champion John Cena during this Monday’s Raw.

John was raving about R-Truth who cost him his Money In The Bank match, while Punk cut a passionate promo about their history together. The Chicago native then told Cena to pick a date for a match between the two where Punk would take the WWE title from him.

The former AEW star tried challenging him for the title match at the Red Branded Show itself but John Cena told CM Punk that he’s going to have to follow him to Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia if he wants the title shot. The bout which would be Punk’s first match in the country was later made official.

Former NJPW Star’s Status Remains Mystery A Year After Last Match

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Former NJPW Star’s Status Remains Mystery A Year After Last Match

A wrestling star has been missing from the public eye for over a year.

Former NJPW star and a member of the esteemed Anoa’i wrestling family, Hikuleo wrestled his last match for the Japanese promotion back on June 9, 2024.

In the months leading up to this final appearance, fellow NJPW alumni and real-life brothers of the wrestling star, Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa joined WWE, becoming part of Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline.

So no one was surprised when only a month later, Fightful Select reported that Hikuleo had officially joined the Endeavor owned promotion as well.

The adaptive son of WWE veteran Haku however has not only failed to make any appearances for the company in the past 12 months but there has not been any solid updates on his status either.

It seems logical that the officials had planned him to be a part of the Bloodline angle but things changed before the 34-year-old could make his first appearance for the company. There were some rumblings of him joining NXT late last year but that story went nowhere either.

The lack of appearances outside of WWE suggests that the wrestling star has survived the recent round of budget cuts that included the release of names such as Carlito and Shotzi from the company.

However, it’s equally surprising that the creative has not come up with an story for the former Bullet Club member despite him being a multi time champion in NJPW.

Both Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa are currently off TV due to different injuries. We can only hope that Hikuleo will also finally make his debut for the company whenever his brothers return to TV.

Backstage News On Mr. Iguana’s Popularity And WWE Future

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Backstage News On Mr. Iguana’s Popularity And WWE Future

Mr. Iguana is a star and WWE knows it.

The AAA star became a hot topic of discussion after going viral for his Worlds Collide appearance over the Money In The Bank weekend. The company took notice of the unexpected surge in the wrestling star’s popularity and brought him in for an appearance at the PPV event.

This Monday’s episode of Raw then saw the company further promoting the wrestling veteran with a video package, and Fightful Select has provided some behind-the-scenes details on all of this.

According to the site, the internal reaction to Mr. Iguana at Worlds Collide was ‘we have to get him to the Intuit Dome for a Money in the Bank appearance,’ and the crowd reception for him at the show did not disappoint the officials.

The Mexican star was very popular both in the arena and in the locker room during the Saturday night show. He was approached for dozens of photos when the company seated him behind the commentary desk at the PLE, and many from the roster also approached him for pictures.

As for the high-flying star’s reaction to all this, the higher-ups in WWE said that Mr. Iguana was a pleasure to work with, and he was happy to do any and all promotional work the company needed him to.

All this resulted in the trending star’s merchandise performing exceptionally well and there was a lot internal praise for his performance translating well to social media. The officials have since been discussing ways to appropriately merchandise Mr. Iguana, including the possibility of producing iguana puppets.

In regards to future WWE appearances, one source within NXT has indicated that they will be pushing for him to appear at the development show. So it wouldn’t be a surprise if he’s seen posing with Shawn Michaels in coming days.

Queen Aminata Speaks Out After Fan Finds Her Hotel Room

Thomas Lowson
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Queen Aminata Speaks Out After Fan Finds Her Hotel Room

As a wrestler, AEW/ROH’s Queen Aminata has countless fans who appreciate her work in the ring and her exciting personality. Unfortunately, one fan went way too far this week, prompting Aminata to speak out.

On X, Aminata shared that a fan located her hotel room humber while she was staying in New York and sent her flowers. Saying that the unwanted advance left her feeling uncomfortable for days after, Aminata made clear that “Yall need to stop for real.”

Aminata’s experience demonstrates the importance of fans respecting the private lives of wrestlers. In 2020, Sonya Deville was the victim of an attempted kidnapping which resulted in her needing months away to deal with the trauma. Several wrestlers, often female, have spoken about their experiences with fans who take things way too far.

Hopefully, Aminata won’t have to go through this again, as the fan learning of her hotel room left her feeling unsafe.

Fred Durst Ready for WWE Collab After Fake Rumor Spreads

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Fred Durst Ready for WWE Collab After Fake Rumor Spreads

Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame is ready to step back in the ring with WWE after a fake rumor about collaboration was shared online. After Breakker told Billboard that he’d like a new theme from Limp Bizkit, a false report shared online claimed that this was in the works.

While a theme isn’t in the works, Durst would love to make it happen. In an Instagram comment, the artist made clear he’d love to work with WWE again.

“Word has spread and the rumor has me ready to make it a reality. LET F’N MAKE’M BOUNCE @wwe”

Several Limp Bizkit tracks have been used in WWE, including ‘Rollin’ for The Undertaker, ‘My Way’ for WrestleMania X-Seven, and ‘Crack Addict’ at WrestleMania 19. The band also performed live at WrestleMania 19.

Whether Durst and WWE collaborate again, time will tell, but don’t be surprised if the WWE Intercontinental Champion debuts some new music in the near future.

Mr. Iguana Showcased on WWE RAW, Duolingo Issues Challenge

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Mr. Iguana Showcased on WWE RAW, Duolingo Issues Challenge

Mr. Iguana’s time in WWE proved to be a hit at Worlds Collide, and things are just getting started for everyone’s favorite lizard. On the June 9 episode of WWE RAW, fans were treated to a full-fledged Mr. Iguana video package, showcasing the charismatic luchador and his signature sidekick, La Yezca.

Mr. Iguana’s appearances at Worlds Collide and Money in the Bank quickly gained traction online, becoming some of WWE’s most-liked posts of the weekend. It has been reported that WWE are eager to do more with him, both in the ring and in terms of merchandise.

It’s not just in WWE and AAA that Mr. Iguana is getting recognition. On X, Duolingo, the language-learning juggernaut, dared Mr. Iguana to a match, asking “We’ll see which side the iguana chews on, do you accept the challenge @MrIguana?”

Whether or not Mr. Iguana becomes a mainstay in WWE or beyond remains to be seen, but he has quickly won over fans. Between his appearance on Raw, and Duolingo’s challenge, Mr. Iguana and his pet are here to stay.

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