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New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mets' first pitch turns into WWE melee at Citi Field in funny scene
Tiffany Stratton's attempt at first pitch redemption at Cit Field was interrupted on Monday night by a WWE rival in a funny moment involving Stratton, Nia Jax and Mr. and Mrs. Met donned in wrestling costumes. Stratton had thrown out the first pitch last month ahead of a Mets-Nationals game when she sent her first pitch attempt sailing far to the right of Mets outfielder Jared Young. Back to try her hand at it again on WWE Night, Stratton was interrupted by Nia Jax, who walked out onto the field as Stratton was about to throw and stole the ball from her. The two pushed and shoved each other – in a similar fashion you would see on a WWE broadcast – as Mr. and Mr. Met ran out to break up the two wrestlers. 6 Tiffany Stratton (L) struggles and fights with Nia Jax (R) in a scuffle before the game when Stratton planned to throw out the ceremonial first pitch when the New York Mets played the Los Angeles Angels Monday, July 21, 2025 at Citi Field in Queens, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post 6 Tiffany Stratton pushed Nia Jax on the mound at Citi Field. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 6 Mister and Mrs. Met try to break it up when WWE Womens World Champion Tiffany Stratton struggled and fought with Nia Jax in a scuffle before the game when Stratton planned to throw out the ceremonial first pitch when the New York Mets played the Los Angeles Angels. Robert Sabo for NY Post Jax taunted Stratton with the ball as Mr. Met tried to usher the WWE star off the field. Mrs. Met walked off the field with Stratton with her arm around the WWE Women's Champion. 6 Mrs. Met holds off Tiffany Stratton from Nia Jax in a scuffle to throw the first pitch. Robert Sabo for NY Post 6 Mister and Mrs. Met try to break it up when WWE Womens World Champion Tiffany Stratton struggled and fought with Nia Jax. Robert Sabo for NY Post 6 Nia Jax taught with the baseball after a fight with Tiffany Stratton. Robert Sabo for NY Post Both Mets mascots dressed up for the occasion to look like wrestlers themselves and the Mets changed the headshots that appeared on the stadium videoboard for player at bats. The player headshots were given WWE themes, with Juan Soto's face being super imposed on The Undertaker's body. WWE Night came a little less than two weeks before SummerSlam takes over MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3. Stratton will be wrestling to retain her WWE Women's Championship belt as part of the two-night SummerSlam festivities.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Evolution 2025 live results: Winners, highlights and analysis of all-women event
USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. The women of WWE are ready to take center stage. For the first time in seven years, Evolution will take place as WWE holds an event dedicated to its stacked women's division. It'll be a bigger card than a typical WWE event with seven matches scheduled to take place. The top prizes in the division — the WWE Women's Championship, Women's World Heavyweight Championship and Women's NXT Championship — will be on the line, as will the Intercontinental and Tag Team titles. Advertisement A no holds barred match between bitter rivals is on deck, and a battle royal will commence with a title opportunity at stake. It'll be a night celebrating the best women's division in wrestling, and it's expected to be a dazzling performance from everyone involved. Follow USA TODAY Sports for the results, highlights and analysis from Evolution: Women's World Championship match: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Rhea Ripley Match in progress. Battle royal for championship match at Clash in Paris To no surprise, Nia Jax wasted no time eliminating people, and she almost had Kelani Jordan, but the former gymnast took a page out of Kofi Kingston's book and did a handstand to get herself back in the ring. Slowly the field started to clear, most notably the NXT stars getting out of the match. Women's United States Champion Giulia was eliminated by Zelina Vega, getting payback for taking her title away. The Secret Hervice was doing all it could to protect Chelsea Green, and Nikki Bella solved some part of the problem by eliminating Alba Fyre, and then eliminating Piper Niven with Stephanie Vaquer. Advertisement Green was the recipient of Vaquer's Devil's Kiss, and it led to her elimination, making the final four Lash Legend, Jax, Bella and Vaquer. When Bella tried to eliminate Jax, Legend came through with a big kick to take out the WWE Hall of Famer in a stunning move. Legend then picked Jax up in an amazing spot, and got her outside of the rope. Her and Vaquer worked together to eliminate Jax and leave it to the final two. Vaquer hit a 619 and tried the frog splash, and Legend caught her. She tried to throw her over the rope, but went on the side alongside her. They were tangled and Vaquer was in position for the Devil's Kiss. She hit her patented move and tossed Legend out of the ring, securing her title opportunity at Clash in Paris. Analysis: "La Primera" is truly living to her nickname, as the rising star will get the chance for main roster gold in Paris. It was an easy choice to put Vaquer in the role, as her popularity is skyrocketing as much as her talent is. Any other person winning would have caused mass outrage. The only possible option was Bella, but her loss puts her an intriguing spot to see whether she'll continue in WWE, and what avenue she can go through. Advertisement The battle royal MVP was easily Legend, who showed so much promise in the bout and could suddenly find herself in the main roster soon. No holds barred match: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi (with Bianca Belair as special guest referee) No time was wasted between heated rivals, getting the fight going before Cargill could get in the ring. Cargill threw Naomi against the barricade, and soon afterward, Naomi recovered by delivering shots with a kendo stick. Anything that could be brought into the ring was used, from a chain, garbage can and even a camera. Cargill was leaning against the announcer's table and Naomi dropkicked her and broke a monitor. Naomi unleashed a brutal assault on Cargill, sending her through a table and taunting her by wiping blood with her opponents hair. Ms. Money in the Bank was cooking and set Cargill up on a table. But as she got to the top turnbuckle, Cargill got up and hit her with a chair. She then climbed up and executed a flying Jaded from the top rope in a crazy spot. It sent Naomi through the table, and Belair counted the pin as Cargill got another victory over her rival. Analysis: What a match that was building toward becoming an instant classic, and instead, it comes to an abrupt end. This easily was one of the most brutal women's no holds barred matches, with any possible weapon used. It was refreshing to see it actually be used since it hasn't happened much recently. Advertisement While it was going great, and the finish was a major spot, it came rather quickly and so sudden, and it's likely a fault of creative not giving much time. This had the potential to be a much more menacing battle but the finish felt extremely rushed. It's a disappointment because Naomi and Cargill did so well. But give credit to the competitors for putting up a high-quality match in such little time. Cargill is now 2-0 against her arch rival, and she continues building toward her title opportunity at SummerSlam. She's riding all the momentum, but it feels like it's only a matter of time before Naomi ruins it all, and gets the last laugh. WWE Women's Championship match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Trish Stratus The veteran and youngster tried to feel each other out in the early stages, taking the safe approach to the match. Stratus showed she still has plenty in the tank with a spectacular hurricanrana out of the ring, and used that to get to her signature skillset. When Stratus attempted her chop, Stratton dodged it and gave her a taste of her own medicine. Being a sensational athlete, Stratton executed a swanton beautifully, just slightly different than the Prettiest Moonsault Ever. Later, Stratton tried it, but this time Stratus got her knees up to block it. Stratton then countered it with a Stratisfaction. But the pin attempt didn't work to stun the champion. Advertisement Stratus tried a Lita-esque moonsault, but Stratton returned the favor and got her knees up. She got up, picked Stratus up and catapulted her on the mat. Then Stratton attempted her finisher, and this time it landed. She pinned Stratus to retain the title. After the match, Stratus got a standing ovation from the crowd as she stood in the ring by herself, hinting that possibly could be the final ride for the WWE Hall of Famer. Analysis: Stratus indeed, still has it. The decorated star hung around with Stratton and delivered plenty of nostalgia, and she could be a full-time wrestler if she wanted to. While it's enough to be a champion, there wasn't a chance she'd take down Stratton. The current champion has taken on any and all challengers, and has put up a stellar performance each time. In a moment that could have been seen as a passing of the torch, Stratton gracefully takes it. If this is it for Stratus, she went out with a bang. Advertisement Fatal four-way tag team match for WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Sol Ruca and Zaria vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) The Kabuki Warriors were feeding off the crowd to start and it got them an early advantage, but Rodriguez came into the fold and completely overpowered anyone that got in her way, showcasing how challenging it would be to dethrone the champions. Then Zaria got the chance to show her stuff to a bigger audience, and the NXT stars teed off on Alexa Bliss. It was only a matter of time before Flair got in the ring, and Bliss tagged her in and the crowd went crazy. The decorated star cleared the field, and that's when the chaos unfolded. There were finishers being done everywhere, from Flair's spear to Sol Ruca's Sol Snatcher. Thanks to an accidental spear from Zaria to Sol Ruca, it paved the way for the champions. Rodriguez and Perez cleared the field, and all that was left was Sol Ruca in the ring. Rodriguez picked her up and threw her down on the mat and got the pin to retain the gold. Advertisement Analysis: Multiple-tag team matches always turn into a massive frenzy, and that's what we got in a wild one. There were several fun spots, and the moves that needed to happen were executed to a tee. Every team had a good reason to win, but the champions needed to retain to strengthen what's going with The Judgment Day. Now the relationship between Rodriguez and Perez strengthens, and it will make for a quality story with the gold in the mix. NXT Women's Championship match: Jacy Jane (c) vs. Jordynne Grace The challenger flexed her muscles out of the gate, and it looked like it could be quick work for Grace to take the title. But Jayne didn't back down and held her own in delivering a solid attack. It didn't last long before Grace's power was overwhelming. The only way Jayne was able to avoid falling into a deep hole was just moving out of any big shots Grace tried. Advertisement Jayne was yelling at Grace any time she tried any move, and it seemed to only fuel Grace to countering what would happen next. Grace went to the top turnbuckle, but Jayne met her to take her down and followed it with a running knee. The pin attempt didn't work. Fallon Henley brought the NXT title in the ring to help Jayne, and Blake Monroe stopped it from being used as a weapon. The championship made it in, but Jayne couldn't use it. The referee got distracted and Monroe had the title in her hands, but when Grace bounced off the turnbuckle, the stunner happened. Monroe hit Grace in the back, and Jayne capitalized with a massive hit to the face. She got the pin, and Monroe delivered the championship to Jayne before walking away. Analysis: What transitional champion? It felt like Jayne would be giving up the title now that Grace was in the title scene, but instead we have the makings of a potential massive feud. Jayne keeps the title, and her reign still gets a chance to develop her character. Advertisement But the bigger story is the development between Grace and Monroe. It felt like we'd get a softer version of Monroe in WWE with her charm being all we've seen. Instead, Monroe is going heel, something she's incredibly great at delivering. It will make for even better television, and Grace will have to face a massive obstacle if she wants WWE gold. Triple threat match for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria After getting the crowd hyped, Bayley knocked Valkyria and went toe-to-toe with Lynch. Valkyria came back and there was quick action from everyone in the ring. Anytime it looked like someone would establish control, someone would come in and halt any momentum. The action went outside of the ring, and Lynch finally got in control by throwing Bayley against the barricade. With Valkyria down, Lynch went to work on Bayley and tried to get a quick victory. Bayley withstood the attack, and when Valkyria came back into the match, it allowed the "Role Model" to get to work. She landed shots to both opponents that got the crowd rocking. Advertisement Lynch and Bayley met at the top turnbuckle, and Lynch tried the Disarm-Her. Bayley got out of it, and when she did, there was Valkyria launched off the ring to take both stars out. She came close to getting the pin. Lynch then came close with a double DDT and then a Manhandle Slam nearly got her a win, but Bayley broke up the pin attempt. Bayley landed her finisher on the champion, and Valkyria broke up the pin. Valkyria then hit Nightwing on Lynch and that pin didn't work. Valkyria and Bayley went back and forth and felt close, but the champion saw the window. Bayley hit the Rose Plant on Valkyria and got the pin attempt, only for Lynch to sneak in and roll Bayley up. The surprise worked to retain the title. Analysis: What an excellent match to start what should be an incredible night. A blend of seasoned veterans meeting with a rising star made an excellent recipe for a title fight. In triple threat matches, the challenge is for every star the chance to shine. Not only did everyone get chance to strut their stuff, but they went off doing so. Advertisement The rivalry has been great and a case could have been made for this match to be the main event. The heat has felt authentic, and Lynch getting the roll up victory should help each challenger build a case for a rematch. It's hard to pick either Bayley or Valkyria to get the nod, which is why another triple threat match could, and should, happen. Stephanie McMahon kicks off show McMahon appears and speaks with Joe Tessitore. She said the women's division has grown tremendously since the first Evolution. "Get ready to be inspired. Because we get to do it all over again," McMahon said. Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley during WWE Raw at KFC YUM! Center on May 12, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. When is Evolution 2025? WWE Evolution is on Sunday, July 13. Advertisement Evolution 2025 start time Evolution will start at 7 p.m. ET. The preshow begins at 5 p.m. ET. Where is Evolution 2025? The event takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. How to watch Evolution 2025 Evolution 2025 will be streamed on Peacock, but you must have their premium or premium-plus subscription to watch. Internationally, it will be available on Netflix in most markets. How to watch Evolution 2025 preshow The Evolution preshow will be available to watch on Peacock, and on WWE's social channels, including YouTube. Stream WWE Evolution on Peacock Evolution 2025 match card Matches not in order Advertisement Battle royal for championship match at Clash in Paris No holds barred match: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi (with Bianca Belair as special guest referee) Fatal four-way tag team match for WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Sol Ruca and Zaria vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) Triple threat match for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria NXT Women's Championship match: Jacy Jane (c) vs. Jordynne Grace WWE Women's Championship match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Trish Stratus Women's World Championship match: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Rhea Ripley Intercontinental Championship match to kick off show The night will start with Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Bayley for the title. Who is in Evolution battle royal? There are at least 14 confirmed participants for the battle royal. It has not been announced how many total contestants there will be. Nikki Bella Stephanie Vaquer Ivy Nile Nia Jax Natalya Maxxine Dupri Zelina Vega Giulia Kelani Jordan Jaida Parker Lola Vice Lash Legend Izzi Dame Tatum Paxley WWE Evolution predictions USA TODAY Sports give their predictions for Evolution. See the full predictions for how it will unfold here: Battle royal for championship match at Clash in Paris Jordan Mendoza: Stephanie Vaquer Richard Morin: Stephanie Vaquer No holds barred match: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi (with Bianca Belair as special guest referee) Jordan Mendoza: Jade Cargill Richard Morin: Jade Cargill Fatal four-way tag team match for WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Sol Ruca and Zaria vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) Advertisement Jordan Mendoza: Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss Richard Morin: Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez Triple threat match for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria Jordan Mendoza: Becky Lynch Richard Morin: Becky Lynch NXT Women's Championship match: Jacy Jane (c) vs. Jordynne Grace Jordan Mendoza: Jordynne Grace Richard Morin: Jordynne Grace WWE Women's Championship match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Trish Stratus Jordan Mendoza: Tiffany Stratton Richard Morin: Tiffany Stratton Women's World Championship match: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Rhea Ripley Jordan Mendoza: Iyo Sky Richard Morin: Rhea Ripley Charlotte Flair is having fun in new role For the first time in her career, Charlotte Flair is having fun. That's not to say there weren't fun moments. After all, she is a 14-time WWE Women's Champion – 16-time if you count the two NXT Women's Championships – a former Women's Tag Team Champion, and the only woman to win the Royal Rumble twice. Plus, she's one of five women to ever main event WrestleMania. Advertisement But all those accolades came with immense pressure. How can it not with the Flair last name? Now, Flair's shoulders seem lighter. The pressure that has followed every step of her career has come off. For the first time, we're seeing a different side of Flair in WWE. One that's more authentic, vulnerable and far from the jet-flying, limousine-riding, high-profile character that's been in the main event scene for the past decade. And she's loving every part of it. - Read more about Charlotte Flair here. WWE brings back Evolution It's been desired for years, and WWE finally will hold the second iteration of Evolution. The first one happened in 2018 and was the company's first all-women event. The historic night hadnine matches take place, and it was headlined by Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey vs. Nikki Bella. Advertisement Evolution also caps off what is a busy weekend in Atlanta for WWE. On Saturday, July 12, it held NXT The Great American Bash and Saturday Night's Main Event later in the night. The weekend is capped off with Evolution. NXT Great American Bash results It's been a big weekend for WWE in Atlanta as Evolution will be the third show in three days from the city. The weekend kicked off with NXT The Great American Bash on Saturday, July 12 afternoon. Here are the results from NXT's show: Je'Von Evens def. Jasper Troy NXT Women's North American Championship match: Sol Ruca (c) def. Izzi Dame NXT North American Championship match: Ethan Page (c) def. Ricky Saints Trick Williams, Joe Hendry and Mike Santana sign contract for TNA Wrestling World Championship match NXT Championship match: Oba Femi (c) def. Yoshiki Inamura Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe def. Jacy Jane and Fallon Henley Saturday Night's Main Event results Another edition of Saturday Night's Main Event took place less than 24 hours before Evolution. The night was highlighted by Goldberg's final match. Here are the results: Advertisement Randy Orton def. Drew McIntyre United States Championship match: Solo Sikoa (c) def. Jimmy Uso LA Knight def. Seth Rollins World Heavyweight Championship match: Gunther (c) def. Goldberg Seth Rollins injury update It won't affect anything at Evolution, but the talk of the WWE world is the potential devastating injury Seth Rollins suffered at Saturday Night's Main Event. The injury occurred against LA Knight. Rollins attempted a moonsault in the ring when his knee buckled. He immediately went down and grabbed at his right knee as he backed into the corner of the ring and talked to the referee and Paul Heyman. LA Knight tried to attack Rollins but the referee stopped anything from happening. Once Rollins got back on his feet, LA Knight hit him with the BFT and got the pin for a quick win. After the match, people inside State Farm Arena took photos of medical personnel checking on Rollins. A video of Rollins circulating on social media showed his clear frustration, the wrestler barking expletives and requiring help to leave the ring. Advertisement - Read more about Rollins' injury here. The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WWE Evolution 2025 live results: Winners, highlights and more
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Total Divas Reboot: Brie and Nikki Garcia ‘Think It'd Be Amazing'
Nikki Garcia along with her sister Brie Garcia aren't just known for their takedowns on WWE. They also built a huge fanbase from the show Total Divas. A behind the scenes of their lives, the sisters gave a unique glimpse into what it takes to be a female wrestler. And they weren't alone. Over the course of nine seasons, some of the most fan-favorite female WWE stars joined them, including Nia Jax and Lana. In 2019, the iconic series was cancelled and the cast went their separate ways. But now, after six years apart, it seems like they are willing to get the group back together again. On a recent episode of SiriusXM's The Nikki & Brie Show, the sisters discussed the possibility of Total Divas coming back. Not only are they down for it, but according to Brie, everyone else is. 'I mean, everyone wants it and all the girls who were part of 'Total Divas' all want to reboot it. I think it'd be amazing,' she shared in the July 10 episode. Nikki agreed, adding that it might be the perfect time in their lives to get back together. 'I just see, especially with some of us with the Total Divas of like, when you see the success of, And Just Like That with Sex and the City, like we're all doing so many different things now in our new eras of life. That would be so cool to bring it all back together with all of us. It would just be a lot of fun and I think it would be a huge success as well.' And she's right; the original cast has definitely transitioned into new eras in life. Not only has Nikki undergone a chaotic divorce with ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev, but a lot has changed among the rest of the group too. For instance, fan-favorite Ronda Rousey has fully embarked on motherhood. After leaving WWE in 2023, she has been enjoying her two children full-time. Then there's also Maryse Mizanin, wife of Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin and total champ in her own right. Back in 2024 she revealed her precancer diagnosis after doctors found 11 tumors. A new show would give a glimpse into the past six years of their lives and their growth through trials and tribulations. Will this reunion series actually happen though? Only time will tell. Total Divas is available to stream on Peacock. TELL US – DO YOU WANT TO SEE TOTAL DIVAS COME BACK? The post Total Divas Reboot: Brie and Nikki Garcia 'Think It'd Be Amazing' appeared first on Reality Tea.
Newsweek
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Confirms The Return Of Fan-Favorite Event
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. WWE has announced ticket details for its upcoming Survivor Series: WarGames premium live event. The event will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. It will be held at Petco Park in San Diego, California. This is a partnership with the San Diego Padres. WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Ticket Information Tickets for the event will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 11. The sale begins at 11 am ET / 8 am PT via Ticketmaster. A special presale for tickets will begin on Wednesday, July 9. This sale also starts at 11 am ET / 8 am PT. Fans can register for presale information on WWE's website. The company has also announced that Roman Reigns is advertised for the show. For the fourth consecutive year, the event will feature both men's and women's WarGames matches. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Nia Jax and Bianca Belair in action during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Nia Jax and Bianca Belair in action during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. WWE/Getty Images Premium On WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Packages In addition to standard tickets, special packages will be available. These will be offered through WWE's official partner, On Location. The Survivor Series: WarGames Pass packages will offer fans premium seating. They also include pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances and ringside photo opportunities. The WarGames match was created by Dusty Rhodes in 1987, inspired by the film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. The brutal concept features two teams locked inside a giant steel cage that covers two rings, with members entering the match at staggered intervals. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation It became the signature match of the NWA and later WCW, famously used to settle large faction rivalries involving groups like The Four Horsemen, and was the main event of the annual Fall Brawl pay-per-view. After lying dormant for years, the match was revived in NXT by Triple H, becoming a popular annual event for the brand. In 2022, WarGames was brought to the WWE main roster, replacing the traditional elimination matches as the featured concept for the annual Survivor Series premium live event. WWE, in partnership with the @Padres and the San Diego Tourism Marketing District, have announced that tickets for #SurvivorSeries: WarGames on Saturday, November 29 at @PetcoPark in San Diego will go on sale starting Friday, July 11 at 11am ET/8am PT via — WWE (@WWE) June 30, 2025 There had been speculation that WWE would not bring back the event this year. Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Becky Lynch are among the wrestlers advertised for the event. Reigns' 2025 has been a period of transition, starting with his Triple Threat match against Seth Rollins and CM Punk at WrestleMania 41. After Paul Heyman betrayed him to help Rollins win, Reigns appeared briefly on Raw the next night but has been on hiatus since. During his absence, reports from outlets like WrestleVotes indicated that his name was being discussed internally for a return leading into SummerSlam. While away, his involvement in the upcoming Street Fighter movie as the character Akuma was also confirmed. Roman Reigns remains one of WWE's biggest stars, and his eventual return is expected to have a major impact on the main event scene. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE SmackDown Faces Massive Technical Issues in Saudi Arabia
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. WWE faced massive technical issues on their episode of Friday Night SmackDown before Night of Champions. More Pro Wrestling: GUNTHER May Not Be Goldberg's Final WWE Opponent While the show was streaming live for international audiences, the feed suddenly cut out while Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes were having a segment building up their King of the Ring finals match. Netflix and WWE having Technical Difficulties #SmackDown — Zachary Peralez (@PeralezZachary) June 27, 2025 However, the issue doesn't lie with Netflix. There was a blackout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that caused power to go out. This not only affected the livestream, but power at the arena as well. 🚨 FEED HAS CUT IN THE ARENA TOO — Zashy 🇵🇸 (@Zashy120) June 27, 2025 "To our international audiences watching [SmackDown]," WWE said on social media. "We apologize for any technical difficulties and should be back up and running shortly." SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Nia Jax and Bianca Belair in action during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Nia Jax and Bianca Belair in action during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. WWE/Getty Images Fortunately, the scene was resolved within half an hour after WWE released the statement. #SmackDown on Netflix is back up and running, and you'll see it in its entirety! — WWE (@WWE) June 27, 2025 According to a report from Fightful Select, SmackDown will air as normal in the United States. More Pro Wrestling: 'Street Fighter' Adaptation Officially Casts 50 Cent, Jason Momoa, More For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports. This story is currently being updated...
