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As WrestleMania 41 approaches for the April 19th and 20th slot, the spotlight shines on WWE’s top talent and their impressive earnings. Leading the pack are John Cena and Cody Rhodes, who are pitted against each other, followed by Gunther and Jey Uso. Among the female superstars, Iyo Sky stands out for her spectacular win against Rhea Ripley.

John Cena and Cody Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 | image: WWE

Now, as these athletes, along with several others, gear up for their appearance in WrestleMania 41, let’s take a look at their salaries. It is their substantial salaries that underscore their value and prominence in the WWE universe. So buckle up to count notable figures and the star’s triumphs.

WWE legends who are set to appear in WrestleMania 41

With WrestleMania 41 approaching, fans are eagerly anticipating the return of legendary WWE superstars. Set to take place as a two-night event on Saturday,...

WrestleMania 41 is knocking on the door, and fans couldn’t be happier about the epic build-up to the event. John Cena surprisingly turned evil, betrayed Cody Rhodes, and joined The Rock and Travis Scott after the Elimination Chamber match.

Thus, Cena is set to fight Cody Rhodes at the WrestleMania, and fans are speculating that ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin could make his comeback to WWE and take on The Rock. This leaves only Travis Scott without an opponent and gives Triple H, scope to surprise fans again at WrestleMania.

Who is going to face Travis Scott at WrestleMania 41? Travis Scott | credit- Getty Images

The entire combat sports fandom is counting the days to the event and speculating what fight cards WWE will present them with. John Cena and The Rock’s opponents are almost fixed, but Travis Scott is still without a potential contender.

Many believe WWE will not pit...

WWE has been going through a paradigm shift with the craziest of storylines and even crazier tweaks. One of the latest twists that has blown the world into unparalleled frenzy is of John Cena’s heel turn, courtesy of WWE Cco Triple H and his regime. Twenty-three years into the WWE, the world has never seen a bigger babyface than John Cena. Out of all his remarkable rivalries, the one with Cm Punk gave the WWE a cinematic feud of all time.

John Cena, being the quintessential WWE babyface, was up against Cm Punk back in the day. Punk, on the contrary, was the leading anti-establishment figure, carving a rebellion against authority at all times. The duo’s excellent promos even fueled further fire, and when the two clashed in the ring, the fans were glued to the squared circle without a blink.

John Cena at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025/ Credit:...

If you haven’t noticed, WrestleMania 41 is fast approaching. But prior to that, March will start with an epic bang with WWE’s 15th edition of Elimination Chamber on Saturday, March 1. The main event is set to take place at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, marking Canada’s second time hosting the event in a span of three years.

Elimination Chamber 2013 | image: Megan Elice Meadows, licensed under Cc-by-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Now, diving into the matches—Men’s Elimination Chamber match will see John Cena vs Cm Punk vs Drew McIntyre vs Logan Paul vs Damian Priest vs Seth Rollins. As for the Women’s Elimination Chamber match, it will be Liv Morgan vs Bianca Belair vs Alexa Bliss vs Bayley vs Naomi vs Roxanne Perez. Meanwhile, the unsanctioned singles match will happen between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.

So now, if this got you pumped, let’s check...

Last year in 2024, the WWE Universe went into a state of shock when their childhood hero, John Cena, announced that it was time to call it quits. With 2025 being the last time he competes inside the squared circle. The fans hoped that Cena’s retirement tour would be a glorious one, where he would conclude his legendary run with a possible 17th WWE Championship, surpassing Ric Flair’s record of 16 titles.

John Cena. Credits: WWE

However, his retirement tour has already been marred with criticism from the fans because he has showcased a questionable passion for the thing that he loves the most, wrestling. With Elimination Chamber taking place tomorrow at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, the Peacemaker actor failed to appear at the final SmackDown segment, making the fans lose their cool.

Surprisingly, that didn’t stop them from putting on a show, as they featured one of the greatest promos of the year.

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Jimmy Uso def. Drew McIntyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jimmy Uso stunned Drew McIntyre after The Scottish Psychopath spent too much time trying to embarrass him. McIntyre berated Uso in the corner only for Uso to counter the Alabama Slam into a winning pinfall. After the match, McIntyre destroyed Uso with a brutal beatdown.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Carmelo Hayes & The Miz def. LA Knight & R-Truth The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Carmelo Hayes and The Miz picked up a tag team victory, albeit thanks to an assist from United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura. LA Knight and R-Truth were in a strong position, but Nakamura emerged and took out Knight, leaving Truth to fall...

Paul “Triple H” Levesque has been in charge of the WWE regime since 2024 as the Chief Content Officer alongside CEO Nick Khan. The duo has taken the sports entertainment juggernaut to greater heights than before and is building some of the newest talents into top-tier WWE superstars.

A major prospect that has emerged in recent memory is Jacob Fatu. The man known as the Samoan Werewolf and coming from the lineage of the Anoa’i Family made a name for himself outside WWE and then made his debut for the company on SmackDown last year.

Samoan wrestling star, Jacob Fatu. Credits: WWE

Jacob Fatu was positioned as the personal Enforcer of the then-Tribal Chief of the New Bloodline, Solo Sikoa. However, ever since Solo lost the moniker, Jacob Fatu has been pushed as a singles star on the blue brand and no longer the wall of protection for Sikoa, with...

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Elimination Chamber Match Qualifier – Naomi def. Chelsea Green The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Naomi made Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green feel the glow with a decisive split-legged moonsault to secure a place inside the Elimination Chamber and an opportunity to headline WrestleMania.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Motor City Machine Guns def. Los Garza The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin overcame Angel and Berto in a hard-fought showdown with Skull and Bones.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: LA Knight def. Miz The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

LA Knight hit a Bft before delivering an elbow drop off the top rope to get the three-count on The Miz.

On a dramatic episode of WWE Raw, Logan Paul once again proved that he’s more than just a social media star turned WWE newcomer. The controversial figure advanced to the Elimination Chamber by defeating WWE legend Rey Mysterio in a thrilling contest that left the WWE Universe on the edge of its seat.

Logan Paul and Rey Mysterio in Elimination Chamber | Credit: WWE/Netflix

Although some fans may be critical of his presence in the ring, the undeniable quality of his in-ring performance commands attention. He has been involved in several unforgettable moments that have left a mark on the sport. Despite lingering skepticism from some corners regarding his role, his impressive move in this match decisively demonstrated that he is indeed a formidable contender.

Logan Paul makes his mark again on WWE as he qualifies for the Elimination Chamber

The match between Logan Paul and Rey Mysterio was...

Exclusive: WWE star Alexa Bliss has signed with Paradigm, further expanding her career beyond the ring.

Bliss joins a growing roster of wrestling talent represented at Paradigm, including Cm Punk, Liv Morgan, Drew McIntyre, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, Damian Priest and Jade Cargill, among others.

Following a two-year hiatus, Bliss shocked wrestling fans with a surprise appearance at the Royal Rumble on February 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She entered the Women’s Royal Rumble match at No. 21 at the Lucas Oil Stadium and had a short but impactful run. Bliss was eliminated by Liv Morgan just before Charlotte Flair joined in as the 27th entrant.

Alexa Bliss at WWE’s 2025 Royal Rumble

Returning to the Royal Rumble was a full circle moment for Bliss as her last appearance was at the same event in 2023 where she faced Bianca Belair for the Women’s Championship. She took a leave of absence following the match,...

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Jimmy Uso def. Carmelo Hayes The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After weeks of verbal assaults and surprise attacks, Jimmy Uso and Carmelo Hayes looked to settle the score. Hayes showed out in front of NBA Superstar Tyrese Haliburton, but he could not put Uso away after some scintillating offense. Uso and Hayes traded superkicks and top-rope splashes, but the two athletes kept fighting. After Hayes tried using the ropes in a pinfall attempt, Uso countered and pinned Hayes after slyly hooking the tights.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Michin def. Chelsea Green (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With a Kendo stick and ally B-Fab by her side, Michin tried to end the reign of Chelsea...

Last night marked the commencement of the road to WrestleMania, as WWE’s pay-per-view event for February, Royal Rumble, took place in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. With only four matches booked for the show, two being the Royal Rumble matches for men and women, it was stacked as it set things in place for WM41.

A still from Royal Rumble 2025. Credits: WWE

The event kicked off strong with the Women’s Rumble match, where Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan made the fans cheer for them. However, the show soon became a topic of conversation on social media as it featured several mishaps.

This year’s Royal Rumble was arguably one of the most unpredictable ones; it featured some controversy, where fans were visibly upset with the winners of both men’s and women’s Royal Rumble. However, things could have gone south as they narrowly avoided several disasters.

5) Liv Morgan...

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Match #1: Motor City Machine Guns def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite an aggressive effort by Elton Prince and Kit Wilson, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin hit Skull and Bones to emerge victorious in an explosive tag team showdown.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Michin & B-Fab def. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Michin hit Eat Defeat on the Women’s United States Champion to give herself and B-Fab the tag team win over Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #3: Liv Morgan, Nia Jax & Candice LeRae def. Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair & Naomi The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In a chaotic conclusion to a Six-Woman Tag Team Match,...

Fans of WWE and MCU unanimously felt like a winning moment, when they spotted what appeared like wrestling legend Seth Rollins, on the set of Anthony Mackie’s upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. Considering how he has dominated the square ring multiple times and has become five times WWE world champion, people were excited to see him in the highly-anticipated Marvel movie.

After his appearance in films like Armed Response and Like a Boss, Rollins sparked hopes among fans about having a cameo in Brave New World, when leaked images from the film’s set went viral, in 2024.

Seth Rollins at WrestleMania Xl | image: WWE

Additionally, when the trailer for the film was released last year, fans believed that they had spotted the wrestler in a Captain America cameo. But then, although nothing was officially confirmed about his appearance in the film, Seth Rollins recently announced that he was...

The term "Yeet" doesn't originate from the WWE canon. Yeet is best described as a piece of Gen-z slang first popularized during Vine culture's 2015-16 era. Vines like "This B**** Empty" and "Transgender Street Legend Vol. 1" showcase the definition of the word best, as Yeet essentially means to throw something with enthusiasm and emphatic energy. The term can also be used to express excitement.

Today, WWE viewers associate the term best with "Main Event" Jey Uso, who has turned Yeet into not only a catchphrase but a top merch seller. The popularity of his use of the phrase was especially on display in a promo battle between himself and World Heavyweight Champion Gunther on the January 13th episode of Monday Night Raw.

New viewers who started watching WWE programming upon its Netflix premiere may be wondering how one Superstar was able to turn a term that was popularized 10 years ago...

From football players to musicians, and from actors to game show hosts, WWE has never shied away from celebrity involvement in their product, and more specifically, in their major premium live events. Perhaps there is no bigger celebrity on a global scale that has been a part of WWE than Bad Bunny, the rapper and singer from Puerto Rico with more than 46 million followers on Instagram alone and seven million records sold worldwide.

Some of the biggest and most important moments in WWE history have involved a celebrity, a musician, or a notable individual who helped raise the profile of the product, both in terms of coverage and visibility on a global scale. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Bad Bunny teased a return to the squared circle. With his performances in all three matches being highly praised and receiving universal acclaim, Bad Bunny has proven himself to be...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly – the second Netflix episode of the red and black brand… and the WWE debut of luchador legend Penta!

Match #1: Penta def. Chad Gable The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Penta emerged as Chad Gable’s mystery luchador opponent and picked up a debut victory with an excruciating Sacrifice followed by the Penta Driver.

My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2: Sheamus def. Ludwig Kaiser The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Sheamus seized retribution against Ludwig Kaiser when he hit an earth-shattering Brogue Kick out of nowhere for the three-count. After the match, however, The Celtic Warrior found himself in a volatile confrontation with Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker, who was watching the showdown from ringside. After some trash talk and a shove by Breakker, the competitors were quickly separated.

My Score: 3 out...

Warning: The following copy has Spoilers for WWE Monday Night Raw

WWE Monday Night Raw, live for its second week on Netflix, came live from San Jose, CA, as WWE's 2025 Royal Rumble plans continue to take shape. Cm Punk, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre opened the show, with Chad Gable vs a mystery Luchador opponent following shortly after. Ludwig Kaiser and Sheamus continued their long-running fued with another bruising encounter.

The first ever Women's Intercontinental Champion was crowned in a tournament final between Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria, Rhea Ripley appeared after winning the WWE Women's Championship on last week's Raw, and Finn Balor and Damian Priest's Street Fight provided the night's Main Event.

WWE Monday Night Raw Results - Jan 13, 2025 Raw opened with Cm Punk declaring for the Royal Rumble, and calling out John Cena. Seth Rollins then entered the ring, sporting an enormous black eye. Seth Rollins...

Warning: The following copy has Spoilers for WWE Monday Night Raw

WWE presented arguably the biggest night in the history of Monday Night Raw, as the first live show of the Netflix era took place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA. Roman Reigns defeated Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat to stand as WWE's Only Tribal Chief after run-ins from Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens, The Bloodline and more. The Rock and Paul 'Triple H' Levesque opened the show, with the former putting the Ula Fala on Roman at the match's end. John Cena also declared himself for the 2025 Royal Rumble as he begins his year-long Farewell Tour.

Rhea Ripley is once again the WWE Women's Champion after defeating Liv Morgan, with The Undertaker joining her to celebrate. Travis Scott walked Jey Uso to the ring, before he stole a victory from Drew McIntyre. Hulk Hogan was loudly booed by...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. We all hope you had a great Christmas and with that being said, let’s see what went down on this week’s show… The last episode of the year And the last before the shows move to its new home, Netflix!

Match #1: Chad Gable def. Otis The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Competing for the first time since standing up to his former friend and mentor, Otis went toe-to-toe with Chad Gable. Otis bullied Gable with his immense power, beating him from pillar to post. Gable, however, used his cunning to take out Otis’ legs. After Alpha Academy’s Maxxine Dupri and American Made’s Ivy Nile brawled on the outside, Gable used the fracas to lock in the Ankle Lock on his former protege. Otis weathered the pain and...

The final Monday Night Raw on Cable Television before WWE moves its signature show to Netflix next week was one rammed full of incident. Cm Punk and Seth Rollins had an all-timer of a mic battle that simply has to be seen to be believed. Both men were left snarling at each other as Raw went off the air. No punches were thrown. Just molten hot rage and personal, below-the-belt jibes.

Elsewhere, Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria will compete for the first Women's Intercontinental Championship. Sheamus returned to attack Ludwig Kaiser, The New Day were a nuisance all evening and landed a match with Rey Mysterio and the Lwo. Damian Priest and The War Raiders defeated The Judgment Day, and Chad Gable's renaissance continued with a win over Otis.

The New Day opened Raw to a chorus of boos. Jey Uso took over on the mic, before being interrupted...

2024 has proven to be one of WWE's most successful and memorable years as a professional wrestling company. 2025 is expected to be even bigger as WWE prepares for a WrestleMania in Las Vegas and a Raw premiere on Netflix. As 2024 comes to a close, it's important to reflect on the moments that shaped 2024 into one of WWE's biggest years yet.

Moments like Cm Punk costing Drew McIntyre the World Heavyweight Championship, Damian Priest's Money in the Bank cash-in, Sami Zayn's surprise Intercontinental Title win over Gunther, and Chelsea Green becoming the inaugural WWE Women's United States Champion all rank among the year's best moments. With 2025 already shaping up to be a fundamental year for the future of the company, the best moments in 2024 helped shape that transaction, and this year won't be forgotten any time soon.

Tna Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace Debuts in the WWE Royal Rumble 2024

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Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. We all hope you had a great Christmas and with that being said, let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Women’s Intercontinental Title Tournament Triple Threat – Iyo Sky def. Natalya and Alba Fyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After she and Alba Frye escaped Natalya’s double Sharpshooter, Iyo Sky took to the air to take out her opponents at ringside. In a battle on the turnbuckle moments later, The Queen of Harts sent Fyre to the canvas with a German suplex. In doing so, though, she opened herself up to an Over the Moonsault by The Genius of the Sky that gave Sky the first-round victory and allowed her to advance in the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Chad Gable def.

WWE aired its penultimate Monday Night Raw on cable television, as the company begins to make its way towards its Netflix Debut. Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn in a Main Event that included the Bloodline invading Raw to take out Sami and Jey Uso. Damian Priest and the War Raiders started a new partnership, the former World Champion defeated Dominik Mysterio via Dq. Dexter Lumis also defeated Miz by Dq, as The Final Testament and The Wyatt Sicks continued their intense feud.

Elsewhere, Seth Rollins and Jackie Redmond had an intense interview about his upcoming match with Cm Punk, Chad gable defeated Akira Tozawa and will face Otis on Raw next week, and Iyo Sky is now in the Intercontinental Championship tournament, replacing Kairi Sane and defeating Natalya and Isla Dawn to reach the semi-final stage.

Drew McIntyre is interrupted by Sami Zayn while opening Raw Iyo Sky defeated Natalya...

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Match #1: Intercontinental Championship – Bron Breakker def. Ludwig Kaiser The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite competing with an injured arm, Bron Breakker successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship against Ludwig Kaiser with an earth-shattering Spear.

My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2: Triple Threat Match – Zoey Stark def. Kayden Carter and Raquel Rodriguez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

When Raquel Rodriguez was about to hit the Tejana Bomb on Kayden Carter, Zoey Stark blasted her with a missile dropkick off the top rope. Stark then hit Carter with the Z-360 to pick up the victory and advance to the next round of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: World Tag Team Championship – The War Raiders def.

The return of WWE’s “Saturday Night’s Main Event” did well in the ratings for NBC.

The two-hour broadcast pulled in 2.3 million viewers on Saturday night between 8 and 10 p.m. Et/Pt. That includes 1.59 million viewers on NBC and an additional 700,000 who streamed it live on Peacock. By comparison, the NBA Cup semifinal matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder averaged 1.89 million viewers on ABC alone, according to Nielsen data.

This marked the first “Saturday Night’s Main Event” since 2008. That event, which also aired on NBC, drew 2.4 million viewers at that time.

The latest show took place at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island, N.Y., the site of the first-ever “Saturday Night’s Main Event” back in 1985. The event saw Hall of Famer Jesse “The Body” Ventura make his long-awaited return to WWE, with Ventura once again serving as the color commentator...

Guess who’s back, back again… It’s Saturday Night Main Event! Yes, the classic WWE brand returns for a much-anticipated show, the first in Sixteen years! Let’s get straight into it and see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Sami Zayn The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Scottish Warrior picked up a major victory over Sami Zayn to kick off the action at the first Saturday Night’s Main Event in 16 years. Zayn immediately brought the fight to Drew McIntyre, flustering the former WWE Champion, who responded by tossing The Honorary Uce onto the announce table in spectacularly brutal fashion. McIntyre went for White Noise, but Zayn pulled off a remarkable counter and hit a sunset flip powerbomb that nearly won the match. The Scottish Warrior nailed a Glasgow Kiss, but his attempt at a Claymore backfired when Zayn...

It was a landmark night in WWE as Saturday Night's Main Event returned for the first time since 2008, airing from Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, NY. Cody Rhodes defeated Kevin Owens in a brutal match, while also bringing back the classic Winged Eagle WWE Championship belt. Owens would later attack Cody after the show in devastating fashion.

Fellow champion Liv Morgan retained by beating Iyo Sky and Gunther retained his World Heavyweight Championship in a Triple Threat match with Damian Priest and Finn Balor. Elsewhere, Chelsea Green made history by becoming the first Women's US Champion, and Drew McIntyre scored a victory over Sami Zayn on a night filled with nostalgia and fun, old-school ideas.

Winners The Return Of Saturday Night's Main Event A Night Of Highs And Lows On Snme's Return

There can be arguments for both celebration and frustration at the return of Saturday Night's Main Event. In the glass-half-full column,...

It was an electric night on Monday Night Raw in Wichita, Ks, as WWE prepares to host Saturday Night's Main Event for the first time since 1992. It was announced that Gunther vs. Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest will happen this Saturday for the World Heavyweight Championship after Adam Pearce added the former champ to the match. Lyra Valkyria advanced in the Women's Intercontinental Championship tournament, The Final Testament and The Miz defeated The Wyatt Sicks, and Pure Fusion Collective jumped Dakota Kai after her loss to Liv Morgan.

Seth Rollins and Cm Punk were unmissable in their separate segments, as their rivalry continued to gain heat. Not as much heat, as The New Day who were booed out of the building in their first week as heels, and Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky ended the night in a tense staredown after Rhea defeated Liv Morgan's sidekick and her former tag team partner,...

Welcome to this review of 2024’s Survivor Series, which delivers yet another WarGames pay-per-view rather than the traditional show of yesteryear. Hopefully this year’s PPV lives up to the standard set by the previous two Survivor Series: WarGames! Let’s see shall we…

Match #1: Women’s WarGames Match – Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, Bayley & Iyo Sky def. Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Jax and Bayley started the match, renewing their rivalry from the summer. With Team Ripley earning the advantage, Naomi entered the cage next and celebrated her birthday by teaming with Bayley as they tried to take down Jax. Jax, however, literally flushed her competition by using a toilet seat to inflict damage. Jax’s toilet seat usage backfired, as Naomi used the seat to give a stinkface to Jax. With the field almost set,...

WWE continues to have one of the greatest years in its history with a fantastic Survivor Series 2024 in Vancouver. Roman Reigns and Cm Punk put their differences aside, as Roman's team defeated Solo's Bloodline in a thrilling WarGames match for the ages. In the Women's WarGames match, Rhea Ripley pinned Liv Morgan to get her team the win, delivering a Riptide through a table in the process. Iyo Sky also continued her yearly tradition of jumping from the top of the cage in a trash can.

Elsewhere in the show, Shinsuke Nakamura became the new United States Champion, pinning LA Knight cleanly in a shock victory. Bron Breakker retained his Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus and Ludwig Kaiser in a spectacular bout, and interference from Finn Balor saw Gunther retain his World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest.

Winners Cm Punk The Wiseman's Wildcard Comes Up Trumps

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It's Survivor Series week, as WWE rolled into the Desert Diamond Arena for Monday Night Raw. Gunther was again left broken at the hands of Damian Priest. The two opened the show with Priest eviscerating the World Heavyweight Champion, before putting him through a table ahead of their match this Saturday. A Triple Threat Intercontinental Championship match was added to Survivor Series, as Sheamus, Ludwig Kaiser, and Bron Breakker brawled all the way to the top of the entrance. The Judgment Day retained their tag team titles by the skin of their teeth from the vibrant and reenergized War Raiders.

Meanwhile, a new, much-requested championship was unveiled, and there will be a tournament to crown the first Women's Intercontinental Champion. The New Day stole the night with a passionate and personal argument ahead of next Monday's 10-year anniversary celebration. Nikki Cross attacked Scarlet Bordeaux as The Wyatt Sicks continued to...

Monday Night Raw saw WWE take another leap towards Survivor Series with a second show taped at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The five-on-five match for the Women's WarGames match was confirmed as Rhea Ripley made a shocking return to action after an injury was expected to keep her off TV for the rest of the year. The Wyatt Sicks and The Final Testament both had video messages for one another, and The Judgment Day's woes continued with another loss to the War Raiders.

Ludwig Kaiser caused a double Dq by attacking Sheamus and Bron Breakker in their Intercontinental Championship match, as Damian Priest again got the upper hand on Gunther. Lwo defeated American Made in a mixed-gender tag match, and Bronson Reed pinned Seth Rollins after a distraction from Solo Sikoa to keep his hot streak burning bright.

Winners Big Bronson Reed It Is The Monster's...

Exclusive: Paradigm Talent Agency on Wednesday announced the launch of The Sports Group, a dedicated, all-encompassing division established to represent a roster of elite athletes and iconic teams.

Led by seasoned agents Nick LoPiccolo and Brett Hansen, The Sports Group will consist of a specialized team of agents across Paradigm’s departments, offering full-service representation.

By harnessing Paradigm’s extensive network and expertise across all the agency’s key disciplines — Talent, Scripted Literary, Unscripted, Book Publishing, Broadcasting, Media Rights, Content Finance, Digital Ventures, Brand Partnerships, and Speaking Engagements — The Sports Group will look to mine best-in-class opportunities for clients. This includes assisting athletes in pivoting from sports into the entertainment industry and working closely with teams to craft compelling storytelling, develop authentic brand partnerships, and uncover new revenue opportunities. Dedicated agents across these departments include Varun Monga, Jake Dexter, Ian Kleinert, Richie Kern, Joshua Finn, Jeff Kolodny, Ashley Hanley, Babacar Diene,...

Monday Night Raw rolled through Grand Rapid, Mi, for a superb night of action from one of the best shows delivered by WWE's red brand recently. Gunther vs Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship will happen at Survivor Series 2024, with Gunther spending the night worried about Priest who defeated his compatriot, Ludwig Kaiser. Dakota Kai returned to Damage Ctrl who then won a trios match against Pure Fusion Collective, and Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill successfully defended their tag team championships against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez in a match that saw many SmackDown women invading. Bron Breakker and Sheamus had a verbal exchange that has led to an Intercontinental title match on next week's Raw.

Seth Rollins was the focal point of the evening, brawling with Bronson Reed and delivering a world-class promo to turn down Sami Zayn's offer of a truce with Roman Reigns. Later,...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Women’s No. 1 Contender Battle Royal – Winner: Iyo Sky The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

An historic Women’s Battle Royal in Saudi Arabia came down to Lyra Valkyria, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and Iyo Sky. After Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez pulled Belair and Cargill out of the ring to the floor to cause a double elimination, the irate WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions chased them into the crowd. Then in a final battle on the apron, Sky hit a beautiful German suplex to finally eliminate Valkyria and earn the right to challenge Morgan for the Women’s World Title.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: The War Raiders def. The New Day The following is courtesy of wwe.

WWE remained in Saudi Arabia after Crown Jewel 2024 for a pre-taped edition of Monday Night Raw, where Damian Priest emerged as Gunther's next opponent for the World Heavyweight Championship. He did so by winning a Fatal Four Way against Sheamus, Dominik Mysterio, and Seth Rollins, who was taken out of commission by Bronson Reed giving him a Tsunami through a table. Dragon Lee defeated Chad Gable to pour more misery on American Made after Ivy Nile distracted her teammate by fighting Zelina Vega, and the War Raiders continued their winning streak with a victory over The New Day, as Kofi and Xavier Woods' problems continued.

Liv Morgan continued her hot streak by eliminating Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill from a Number One Contender's Battle Royal for her championship, with Iyo Sky becoming the new challenger for the Women's World Championship. The Wyatt Sicks released disturbing footage of a kidnapped Miz,...

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Match #1: Sheamus def. Ludwig Kaiser The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Slugging it out in a renewed rivalry with Ludwig Kaiser, Sheamus reigned supreme with the Brogue Kick.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Ivy Nile def. Zelina Vega The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Julius and Brutus Creed interfered in Ivy Nile’s showdown against Zelina Vega and sparked a ringside brawl against Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro. As they took down The Lwo, Nile seized the moment and drove Vega into the canvas to bring the win to American Made.

My Score: 1.5 out of 5 Match #3: The War Raiders def. Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee, and The New Day The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

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Welcome to this review of the 2024 edition of the WWE’s Bad Blood pay-per-view, a brand title we haven’t seen very much from the WWE in more recent memory, a title which was very apt given the match-up on the show… Let’s get into it and see what went down!

Match #1: Hell in a Cell Match – Cm Punk def. Drew McIntyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The epic trilogy between Cm Punk and Drew McIntyre ended in unforgettable fashion when The Best in The World made good on his nickname and defeated The Scottish Warrior inside the hellish structure. The two bitter rivals battered each other inside the cell, using the steel walls to destroy each other’s bodies before Punk brutalized McIntyre’s skull with a wrench. McIntyre took control of the match after hitting a Claymore on the outside, and he berated a...

WWE's Bad Blood is one of the final PLEs of an incredibly successful year for the company. On a card packed full of heated grudge matches, Cm Punk vs. Drew McIntyre opened the night with a match that will be spoken about for years. Bloody, inventive, and befitting of their emotion-fueled feud, Punk and Drew provided a classic in waiting. Nia Jax survived Bayley's challenge and the threat of a Tiffany Stratton Mitb cash-in to remain Women's Champion and Damian Priest overcame Finn Balor to win their encounter.

Raquel Rodriguez returned to give Rhea Ripley a Dq victory that kept Liv Morgan as Raw's Women's Champion, and Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns defeated The Bloodline in a frantic final match. Jimmy Uso returned to align with Roman and the night ended with the return of The Rock, who gestured at Cody and Roman before leaving.

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This month’s WWE premium live event is about as well-named as they come. In the main event, Cm Punk and Drew McIntyre will settle their months-long feud that has already ventured far beyond the squared circle and included dogs, friendship bracelets, and title belts. Also on the card, Rhea Ripley will look to get back her WWE Women’s World Championship belt from Liz Morgan, who not only knocked her out of action earlier this year but also stole her boy toy, Dominik Mysterio. Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns will team up for a tag match against Reigns’ cousins and former stablemates, The Bloodline. It doesn’t get much more personal than pets, boyfriends, and family. You can watch the entire event on Saturday, Oct. 5 starting at 6 p.m. with a Subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch WWE’s Summerslam 2024 When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 at 7 p.m. Et Where:...

The last 3-hour WWE Monday Night Raw of 2024 took place in Evansville, Indiana. It's a big week on Raw and the go-home show for Bad Blood featured Cm Punk and Drew McIntyre involved in verbal combat inside Hell In A Cell, while Braun Strowman won the Last Monster Standing match thanks to Seth Rollins returning to attack Bronson Reed. Gunther will finally face Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship on next week's Raw, finally giving into Sami's requests.

Speaking of Champions, new Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso was congratulated sincerely by Bron Breakker as part of a face turn and R-Truth returned, only for The Miz to turn on him and leave him beaten in the ring. Zoey Stark defeated Lyra Valkyria and The Judgment Day overcame the Lwo before laying another beatdown on Damian Priest. It was also a big week for Xavier Woods, who defeated Rey Mysterio after pulling his mask off,...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Pete Dunne def. Sheamus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite receiving loud jeers from the WWE Universe, an enraged Pete Dunne looked to take down his former mentor Sheamus. The chants seemed to distract Dunne as The Celtic Warrior dodged a hand crusher to perform an Alabama slam directly onto the announce table. Dunne withstood a monumental amount of punishment from The Celtic Warrior but kept fighting. After being brutalized with the 10 Beats of the Bodhran, Dunne went for the Shillelagh, but Sheamus wrenched it from Dunne’s hands. With the referee preoccupied with taking away the weapon from Sheamus, Dunne used a cricket bat to wallop Sheamus. Dunne then hit a huge knee strike to earn the big-time win.

Smashing records on a seemingly weekly basis, 2024 has been a landmark year for the WWE and its performers and the year is only two-thirds in. With WrestleMania Xl being the biggest Mania of all time, another successful Royal Rumble in the books, the regeneration of King and Queen Of The Ring, one of the most exciting SummerSlam in history, and Monday Night Raw about to move to Netflix in 2025, the Paul Triple H Levesque era of WWE is on fire.

Nonsensical booking feels like a thing of the past, as does nauseating repeated matches on weekly television and, perhaps best of all, it feels like everything and everyone matters. Quite simply, there has never been a better time to jump back into the great world of professional wrestling. Much of this success is due to the superstar who put in the work every day to entertain their audiences, and some...

Damian Priest, appearing on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, indicated that he had allegedly gotten the role of Namor, who appeared in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The character was eventually played by Tenorch Heurta, reinterpreted as the ruler of Talokan, rather than the ruler of Atlantis, as he is depicted in the comics.

Namor || Crdit: Marvel Studios

It has been speculated that he was blocked by the WWE from going ahead with the role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and fans are glad that the actor did not go ahead with playing the character. In fact, a lot of fans also have a tough time seeing Tenoch Huerta in the role, given that who would essay the role of Namor, would eventually come to blows with Reed Richards for the affection of Sue Storm.

Damian Priest is just not what fans are looking for in their Namor Namor || Credit: Marvel Comics...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: American Made def. Alpha Academy The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Ivy Nile and The Creed Brothers of American Made took on Maxxine Dupri, Otis and Akira Tozawa of Alpha Academy in a highly personal Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match. Alpha Academy looked strong in the early goings, as Maxxine Dupri soared through the air to take out American Made at ringside. Otis hit the Caterpillar and a cannonball but it was not enough to put down The Creed Brothers. Brutus Creed took Otis out with the Brutus Bomb as Julius Creed knocked out Tozawa at ringside. This left Dupri and Nile inside the ring to duke it out. Just as Dupri was about to hit the reverse Caterpillar,...

Damian Priest was cast in 'Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever' before the role was "taken away".The WWE superstar - whose real name is Luis Martínez - is a former World Heavyweight Champion and one of the company's most featured wrestlers, but he nearly made moves into Hollywood after landing a role in the Marvel blockbuster.Speaking to the 'Insight with Chris Van Vliet' podcast, he said: "It's a long story, but basically... it got taken away from me, but not from Marvel."At one point, Priest was linked to the role of Namor - which eventually went to Tenoch Huerta Mejía - but it's unclear if he was offered that part or another character.And although the 41-year-old wrestler did not explicitly say who stopped him taking on the project, he agreed with the interviewer when it was hinted that, under previous WWE boss Vince McMahon, "the...

Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to be an unlucky place for WWE stars. Damian Priest joined Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins on the list of pro-wrestlers who were cut out from a Marvel role. Priest revealed that he almost landed a role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever but was eventually not allowed to play the character.

Tenoch Huerta as Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Credits: Marvel Studios

WWE stars have previously made appearances in the MCU and other Marvel films. Dave Bautista successfully played Drax in six Marvel movies and a Disney+ special. Tyler Mane recently played the role of Sabretooth in Deadpool & Wolverine, while Triple-h and Randy Savage have appeared in Blade: Trinity and Spider-Man respectively.

Damian Priest Joins The List Of WWE Stars To Be Cut Out From Kevin Feige’s MCU Damian Priest at a WWE live event | Zippo9310, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via...

If you're a pro wrestling fan, then chances are you'll be all too aware of how much better off WWE is without Vince McMahon. The former Chairman sold the company to UFC owner Endeavor last year and was eventually forced out following a lawsuit which saw the billionaire accused of various acts of heinous sexual abuse.

Not only is the quality of WWE programming now infinitely better, but its wrestlers are considerably happier.

Damian Priest is a former member of The Judgement Day and, at this year's WrestleMania, cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become World Heavyweight Champion. Born in New York City to a Nuyorican family, but raised in Dorado, Puerto Rico, there were rumblings a few years ago that he was set to star in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Asked about that by Chris Van Vliet, Priest confirmed he'd boarded the project...only for WWE...

Welcome to this review of Bash in Berlin, another WWE pay-per-view emanating from overseas – something that the company seem to be pushing for more and more in this “Paul Levesque” era of the WWE. And like recent PPV efforts, this one features fewer matches and a shorter main card (though with the pre-show this was still a big commitment). Let’s see what went down in Germany…

Match #1: Undisputed WWE Championship – Cody Rhodes def. Kevin Owens The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Cody Rhodes is still the Undisputed WWE Champion after Kevin Owens hesitated to attack The American Nightmare’s injured left knee. What started as a friendly competition slowly devolved into a heated back and forth between champion and challenger, all while the raucous German crowd cheered their every move. Owens targeted Rhodes’ midsection, and his consistent attacks led to significant problems for the champion, including his...