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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I was tryna push the Papi agenda': Rhea Ripley reveals the story about the initial suggestion of her WWE nickname
(Image via WWE) Rhea Ripley is one of the marquee players of the women's wrestling segment of the Stamford-based promotion. The Australian powerhouse has taken the WWE by storm with her dominating presence and ultimate wrestling prowess. However, Rhea Ripley has recently shared the backstory of how she got her nickname and what the initial suggestion she made to WWE was for her name. Ripley was last seen in action against Raquel Rodriguez on WWE RAW's June 23rd edition, where Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez ambushed her. Rhea Ripley suffered a 2-on-1 attack after being called out by Raquel Rodriguez during the segment. However, the reaction she generates every week on RAW is a testament to just how beloved she has become among fans. Rhea Ripley reveals her initial nickname suggestion to WWE WWE superstar Rhea Ripley has opened up about the origins of her iconic ring name recently during a podcast with Chris Van Vliet, where she described how the creative process behind the process was not smooth, and how she has faced rejection on making nickname suggestions. Rhea Ripley is famously known among her fans and the WWE universe as 'Mami'. However, the WWE icon has revealed that Mami was not the initial name that she had suggested to the company. During the Insight Podcast, Ripley revealed that she had initially suggested the name Papi instead of Mami to the creative team. But, the recommendation got flatly rejected by the company. Rhea Ripley: Mami Is ALWAYS On Top, Dirty Dom, Crazy Fans, Fav WrestleMania Moment, Buddy Matthews Describing the situation, she said, 'No, I was trying to push the Papi agenda. And they were like, 'Yeah, we can't do that.' And then Priest was like, 'What about Mami?' I was like, Okay, guess I'll be Mami. I was really set on the Papi thing. I was like, I can be a little s**t stirrer, just be Papi this, Papi that. But they're like, we just can't go there. And I was like, 'Okay, I respect that.' Mami's gonna grow on me, though.' In addition, she has also revealed how she initially hated her husband, Buddy Matthews : 'I used to hate him. I think he said this when he was (on Insight). I hated him. I hated him with a passion because I loved Sway, which was a female wrestler, and he was from Melbourne. He came from the back, and he just punched Sway straight in the face. I was like, sir, how dare you? I don't think I saw him before that, too.' Mami further stated, 'I think that was my introduction to Matt Silva at the time. And he punched Sway straight in the face. And then Jimmy Scarlet jumped the barricade and chased him away. And then they had a whole feud and all that. But, yeah, I didn't like him.' (source: Insight with Chris Van Vliet) Also Read : 'I'll show out for you': Karrion Kross thanks fans after WWE confirms a match at Night of Champions 2025 Apart from this, Ripley's now-iconic name, which blends her real first name with a striking surname, has become a symbol of her fierce, powerhouse persona among the fans and WWE universe since she stepped into the WWE ring. It is to be noted that Rhea Ripley will be seen in action against Raquel Rodriguez in a major Street Fight match at the upcoming Night of Champions on June 28, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time Out
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
All-female Japanese rock band Scandal is holding a concert in Singapore this September 2025
Before Japanese girl groups like Babymetal, Band-Maid, and Atarashii Gakko were in existence, there was Scandal – a four-member rock group that debuted in 2006. Amidst the primarily saccharine, cutesy outlook of other female idols in the Japanese music industry, this bunch of high school pals stood out with their badassery and broke all stereotypes of what a teen girl group in the scene should sound like. They play their own instruments too – with Mami on guitar, Tomomi on bass, Rina on drums, and Haruna as the lead vocalist. The OG fans would remember the foursome for their iconic black-and-red schoolgirl-like stage outfits back in their earlier days. Now in their mid-30s, they sport a more cleaned-up aesthetic alongside more masterful vocals – but with no lack of the same attitude they've come to be known and loved for. Scandal is known for hits like Harukaze, which was featured in anime Bleach; Shunkan Sentimental (瞬間センチメンタル) which was the soundtrack for Fullmetal Alchemist; and Yoake No Ryuuseigun (夜明けの流星群) for a Pokémon movie. As for non-anime-related tunes, Scandal Baby; Awanaitsumorino, Genkidene (会わないつもりの、元気でね); and Departure are among the extensive collection of power-packed earworms across their 11-album discography. As part of their 'Love, Spark, Joy!' Scandal Tour 2025, the J-rock quartet will be performing at The Star Theatre in Singapore on September 13, 2025, a Saturday evening. Prices for tickets start from $118, and go up to $228 for VIP packages with a meet and greet. Read on for all the details on Scandal's concert in Singapore, including how to buy tickets, ticket prices, the opening act, seating map and more. When is Scandal's concert in Singapore this 2025? All-female J-rock band Scandal will be performing in Singapore on September 13, 2025. The show starts at 6.30pm and will last for approximately 3 hours, with a 20-minute interval in the middle. Doors open at 5.30pm, and you're advised to reach the venue with enough buffer time before the start of the performance. Where will Scandal's show in Singapore be held? The 'Love, Spark, Joy!' Scandal Tour 2025 concert in Singapore will be held at The Star Performing Arts Centre at The Star Theatre, a fully seated venue. What are ticket prices for Scandal's 2025 concert in Singapore like? There are three ticket pricing tiers to choose from: Cat 1: $118 Cat 2: $148 VIP meet and greet package: $228 These prices exclude a $4 booking fee that will be applied to each ticket. How to buy tickets for Scandal's concert in Singapore? Ticket for the 'Love, Spark, Joy!' Scandal Tour 2025 show in Singapore can be purchased via Sistic's website or via Sistic's telephone hotline at 63485555. Do note that ticket sales will only open at 10am on June 20 2025, Friday – make sure you set a reminder on your phone to avoid missing out. What does the Scandal concert VIP meet and greet package include? Each $228 VIP package for Scandal's 2025 performance in Singapore includes the following: VIP ticket in the first five rows of the venue A post-concert photo with Scandal, in a group of five fans Limited-edition autographed postcard Priority access to concert merchandise purchases Scandal 2025 Singapore concert seat map The seating map for Scandal's concert in Singapore in September 2025 can be found below: Who is the opening act for Scandal's Singapore concert in September 2025? Before Scandal takes the stage, the show will open with a short set by Japanese artiste Li-sa-X and her band Koiai – a relatively new female group formed in 2022 which includes Hazuki from Nemophila on guitar, and drummer Kanade Sato. The trio will play their song A New Picture, along with familiar soundtracks from animes like Naruto, Demon Slayer, Bocchi The Rock!, and Chainsaw Man. Li-sa-X is not to be confused with Japanese singer-songwriter LiSA, a popular soloist.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Money in the Bank 2025: Naomi wins the women's ladder match
WWE Money in the Bank 2025: Naomi beat Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, and Giulia to won the women's Money in the Bank match 2025. She can now challenge either Iyo Sky or Tiffany Stratton for their championships at a time of her choosing Naomi becomes 'Ms Money in the Bank 2025' The women's Money in the Bank ladder match proved to be a star-studded and memorable affair that compelled the crowd to chant 'this is awesome'. Rhea Ripley and Alexa Bliss formed an alliance early on, which did not last long. All participants brought their A-game to the table but Stephanie Vaquer stood out. She even hit 'Mami' with the Devil's Kiss on the ladder. Additionally, at one one point. She took out her opponents with an aerial move. Giulia and Roxanne, the newcomers, too impressed as they tried to bury Rhea under multiple ladders. This, however, came to haunt them as the Aussie star returned later to teach them a brutal lesson. After a few more intense spots, Naomi climbed the ladder and win the match.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
People protest non-supply of water during summer days
Berhampur: Residents of Marthapeta Street in the silk city staged a protest on Thursday against disruption of water supply to their area for the last two days. The protesters, placing empty pots and buckets on the road, demanded immediate supply of water. "Water supply to our area was stopped for the last two days without any prior intimation. Several people in the area suffered a lot due to it," said Swarnalata, a woman. "As there is no alternative source, we were forced to buy bottled water for drinking," said Mami, another said they informed engineers of Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO), Berhampur, about non-supply of water to their areas on Wednesday. As no action was taken to solve the crisis, they were forced to stage a protest, they added. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far Water was supplied to the area through water tankers on the intervention of MLA (Berhampur) K. Anil Kumar. General manager, Watco, Berhampur, Bikash Chandra Padhy said water supply to a portion of Marthapeta Street is hit from Wednesday due to replacement of pipe in Nilanchal Sahi, an area that adjoins Marthapeta. "Some families were affected," he said."Work is going on in full swing and is expected to be completed soon. We will supply water through the pipe to the area as soon as the work is completed. Currently, there is no scarcity of water in the city," he is supplying around 70 to 80 million litres of water daily to the city from the water supply projects at Jagadalpur and Dakshinpur. The water level of reservoirs improved following the recent rains in the district, he Feb last year, govt inaugurated the 'drink from tap' system, aiming to supply water to all 55,261 households in Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) to get 24X7 water supply through the taps.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
I quit the UK to live on one of the cheapest Caribbean islands – I have a ‘cheap as chips' pink house & a Jeep
Scroll down for tips on moving house UK ESCAPE I quit the UK to live on one of the cheapest Caribbean islands – I have a 'cheap as chips' pink house & a Jeep Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has revealed why she ditched the UK to live her dream life on the cheapest island in the Caribbean. Mami Juaniita, who previously lived and grew up in Lewisham, London, said it was the best decision she had made. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Mami revealed she ditched the eUk for the cheapest Caribbean island Credit: tiktok/@mijuanaa 4 Now, the 31-year-old has her dream pink house and a Jeep Credit: tiktok/@mijuanaa 4 Bavaro Beach in the Dominican Republic is listed as one of the best beaches in the world Credit: Getty Taking to social media, the 31-year-old aspiring DJ asked why anyone was staying in the UK. She said: "You lot in London? Lad, what you still doing there? "I'm from South London, so I'm from the best part of London. Lewisham, to be exact. "And I moved. Sounds crazy, I know, but I moved to the Caribbean. "I live in the Dominican Republic." The Dominican Republic is the cheapest island in the Caribbean, making it a hotspot for tourism and expats. Mami revealed she built her dream, all-pink house on the island and even has a motorbike and a Jeep. She revealed the house was 'cheap as chips' and that the way of life was so much better than in the UK. And we can see why, the Dominican Republic is a place of natural beauty with Bavaro Beach being the seventh 'Best Beach' for the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards in 2025, praised for its "white sand, excursions and resorts". To the north of the island is the Los Haitises National Park which is home to one of the Dominican Republic's few remaining rainforests. 4 The city has lots of spots for dining out and enjoying the evenings Credit: Getty Dominican Republic is the cheapest Caribbean island And city life there boasts great party spots and restaurants to dine out. But that's not all, Mami even found love while in the country, has three dogs and a cat and has a great community around her. She added: "I know all my neighbours, my whole community, every single one of them, and they love and accept me." The clip posted to her TikTok account @mijuanaa has since gone viral with over 440k views and 48k likes. Moving house hacks 1. Declutter Before You Pack Sort through your belongings and get rid of anything you no longer need. Donate, sell, or recycle items to lighten your load. 2. Create an Inventory Make a list of all your items. This helps keep track of everything and ensures nothing gets lost in the move. 3. Use Quality Packing Materials Invest in sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tape. This will protect your belongings during the move. 4. Label Everything Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. This makes unpacking much easier and more organized. 5. Pack a 'First Day' Box Include essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, snacks, and important documents. This will keep you from rummaging through boxes on your first day. 6. Take Photos of Electronics Setup Before unplugging your electronics, take photos of the wiring setup. This will make it easier to reconnect everything at your new place. 7. Use Suitcases for Heavy Items Pack books and other heavy items in rolling suitcases. This makes them easier to transport and reduces the risk of injury. 8. Colour-Code Your Boxes Use different coloured stickers or markers for each room. This will help movers quickly identify where each box should go in your new home. People were quick to take to the comments in awe of Mami's new life. One person wrote: "If I lived in Lewisham I would also want to move as far away from London as possible." Another commented: 'I love that for you. You are living the dream and clearly it's only just begun." "You can't explain it better than this!" penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Living the dreammmm." "Oh girl. I sooo want to move. This is very inspiring. Happy for you girlie,' claimed a fifth. Someone else added: 'So happy for you! You've already made it." Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@ and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line.
