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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When will Rey Mysterio return to in-ring competition after being injured? WWE expert Dave Meltzer has an update
Rey Mysterio, one of the biggest names in the WWE has been missing from in-ring competition since April when he suffered an injury on the SmackDown before WrestleMania 41. This forced him to miss the 'Show of Shows'. His impending return is one of the most keenly discussed topics among fans. Speaking to Indiatimes, veteran journalist Dave Meltzer revealed the timeline for his return. Dave Meltzer sheds light on Rey Mysterio's future Dave Meltzer, the founder of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, is one of the most respected names in pro wrestling journalism. The veteran analyst specialises in covering the WWE and frequently shares his frank opinions on the product on social media. Speaking to Indiatimes, he revealed that Rey Mysterio is expected to return to in-ring competition in August. This suggests that he is likely to miss SummerSlam, which is slated to be held on August 2 and August 3. Rey Mysterio tore his groin and busted his eardrum right before WrestleMania 41 in April. The groin injury occurred during a tag match on SmackDown. He also injured his eardrum around the same time. He later underwent surgery for the same. This injury forced him to miss WrestleMania 41, where he was to take on El Grande Americano in a grudge match. He was replaced by Rey Fenix in the bout, who lost. Rey Mysterio made his unofficial return to WWE programming at Worlds Collide in June and appeared during the opening segment. He, however, was not cleared to compete at the event. Is a Rey Mysterio-Penta feud on the cards? Penta has emerged as WWE's resident 'Luchador No 1' in Rey Mysterio's absence. The former AEW star even main evented Raw recently when he took on Seth Rollins in a losing effort. Penta squared off with Rey Mysterio in the Royal Rumble match and held his own against the veteran. It remains to be seen if the two lock horns or cross paths again once the 'Master of the 619' , who is being advertised for Survivor Series this November, returns to in-ring competition. He may also resume his feud with El Grande Americano.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE making SmackDown runtime change soon
The post WWE making SmackDown runtime change soon appeared first on ClutchPoints. Those who believe WWE Friday Night SmackDown runs too long at three hours will be happy to know its runtime will soon be shortened to two hours. Advertisement It appears WWE will move SmackDown back to two hours on Friday, August 15, 2025. Dave Meltzer posted about this on X, formerly Twitter, citing a report from Variety. 'Variety reported The Rainmaker (having nothing to do with [Kazuchika] Okada) debuts on USA on 8/15 at 10 p.m.,' his post began. 'That would indicate SmackDown goes back to two hours that night.' Of course, SmackDown currently holds USA's 8-11 pm EST time slot every Friday. With The Rainmaker coming and presumably debuting new episodes every Friday at 10 pm, SmackDown will need to wrap up by then. WWE has not confirmed the report. There is a chance they make the move sooner. Either way, it appears SmackDown will revert to its two-hour format by August 15 at the latest. Advertisement WWE Friday Night SmackDown's controversial three-hour runtime SmackDown moved to USA Network in October 2024 after spending the last five years on FOX. Monday Night RAW was gearing up for its move to Netflix in January 2025, and WWE moved its Friday night program to USA. In early January, WWE made SmackDown a three-hour program on USA. That gave the show an extra hour of programming, but it is largely taken up by recaps and highlights from past shows. The extra hour could give other Superstars a chance to shine, but that is not what it has usually been used for. Now, it will revert to its two-hour format. Hopefully, WWE will be able to regain their footing with the pacing of the show. We will have to see how they pivot once they lose the extra hour of programming. Advertisement Meanwhile, WWE has more leniency on Netflix with RAW. Unlike SmackDown, RAW does not have a strict broadcast slot. It begins at 8 pm EST every Monday Night, but it can end whenever WWE wants. Related: WWE legend Goldberg drops hype training montage before Gunther match Related: 2 more WWE stars recreate Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover
Newsweek
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Reportedly Making Another Major Change To SmackDown
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new report indicates that WWE SmackDown will return to its traditional two-hour broadcast format sooner than expected. The show had been airing for three hours since the beginning of the year. According to PWInsider, the change will take effect starting with the July 4th episode. That holiday episode will be pre-taped on May 30th following a live Raw in Pittsburgh. SmackDown: Earlier Return To Two Hours This new timeline is earlier than what was previously indicated by USA Network's fall schedule. A recent announcement for a new series, "The Rainmaker," had it premiering in SmackDown's 10 p.m. Eastern time slot on August 15. That announcement confirmed the show would eventually revert to two hours. This new report now pinpoints the exact date as July 4th. Paul "Triple H" Levesque looks on during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Paul "Triple H" Levesque looks on during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Context For The Change On a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer discussed the likely financial reasons behind the move. He suggested that WWE was probably not earning significant additional revenue for the third hour. "I guess the way they signed the contract, they must have given USA the option," Meltzer said. "Because if they were making more money on the deal, it absolutely would have been said at the investors call and we would have seen it." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Temporary Expansion When SmackDown initially expanded to three hours in January 2025, WWE executive Triple H indicated the move was not expected to be permanent. Fans who felt the three-hour runtime was too long will now see the show return to its original length this summer. The return to a two-hour format will align SmackDown with the runtime of WWE's other main roster show, Monday Night Raw. Since debuting on Thursday nights in 1999, WWE SmackDown has had a varied broadcast history. The show famously moved to Friday nights in 2005, a time slot it held for nearly a decade across multiple networks like The CW and Syfy. After a brief return to Thursdays in 2015, SmackDown was reborn in 2016 as the live, Tuesday night SmackDown Live during the brand extension, positioning it as an equal to Raw. Its biggest move came in 2019 with a high-profile return to Fridays on the FOX broadcast network before eventually moving back to the USA Network. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE officially confirms date and venue details of WWE SuperShow
(Image via WWE) Fans in Mexico are in for a treat as the Stamford-based promotion has recently confirmed the date and venue details of the WWE SuperShow. WWE has officially set the date and location for its highly anticipated SuperShow Mexico, marking a major return to the country. WWE's official acquisition of Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA has seen WWE put more focus on the Latin American market as a whole. This includes them holding a 'SuperShow Mexico' event this year, and now the date and venue for the event have been revealed. Let's take a closer look further into the details. Date and venue details of WWE SuperShow revealed WWE is making significant moves to expand its live event presence in Mexico, with plans currently in motion for a series of shows in the region. Reports suggest, the company is organizing multiple live events throughout Mexico, which will culminate in a marquee event titled 'SuperShow Mexico'. Meanwhile, the Stamford-based promotion official date and venue for the major show have not yet been finalized, discussions are well underway, and an announcement is expected in the coming weeks. Earlier today, Luchablog took to their 'X' handle and revealed that during a concert at Arena Monterrey, a list of upcoming events included a WWE 'Supershow Mexico' was scheduled for Sunday, July 27th at the same venue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mensualités: Bonne nouvelle pour les propriétaires étouffés par les crédits Bons plans propriétaires En savoir plus Undo It was also noted that they may announce a future TripleMania Regia event during the show. Taking to their X account, they wrote, 'At the concert tonight in Arena Monterrey, a list of upcoming events mentions a WWE 'Supershow Mexico' on Sunday, 07/27 in Arena Monterrey. This is probably meant to be a TripleMania Regia announcement.' FULL MATCH - Undertaker vs. Triple H - No Disqualification Match: WWE Super Show-Down 2018 However, the confirmed match cards and list of competitors have not yet been released. It is expected that Cody Rhodes may lead the charge. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer recently shared a major update, revealing that WWE is planning a significant show in Mexico featuring Cody Rhodes as the top star. 'They will be doing a WWE show there. I don't know the date yet, but I know they're planning a big show with Cody Rhodes as the top star on that show, which means a major show there, relatively soon.' (H/T: WrestlingInc) WWE is currently trying to expand its footprint into the Latin American market, and the 'SuperShow Mexico' event will help the company accomplish its aim. That's not all, as WWE also has upcoming shows in Saudi Arabia, Europe, and Australia, among other places, this year. Also Read : Veteran WWE star Brock Lesnar's daughter Mya Lesnar wins the NCAA National Shot Put title | WWE News - Times of India Among which, WWE Night of Champions 2025 will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring top-tier talents and heavyweight champions, including John Cena and CM Punk.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: WWE's Reasoning For Not Renewing R-Truth's Contract
What is the reported reason for WWE not renewing R-Truth's contract? Earlier this week, the WWE Universe was left in a state of shock when R-Truth revealed that he had been informed that the company was releasing him. Despite his wording, the company isn't actually releasing Truth and has chosen just to let his current contract run out. Advertisement But why is WWE allowing Truth's current contract to expire? According to Dave Meltzer in the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE allowing R-Truth's contract to expire is a financial decision. Meltzer states that Truth's current contract is so high that the company felt it made no sense with the way they are using him. While WWE might be letting him go, there's already interest in him from another company. As TNA Wrestling is reportedly ready to make him an offer when his current contract expires. Truth had a very important run early in TNA's existence as Ron 'The Truth' Killings, where he had a run as the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. Advertisement Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information on what's next for R-Truth as it becomes available. READ MORE: Adam 'Pacman' Jones Reacts To R-Truth's WWE Release What do you make of this report? Do you understand WWE's reasoning for allowing R-Truth's contract to expire? Let us know your overall thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: WWE's Reasoning For Not Renewing R-Truth's Contract appeared first on Wrestlezone.
