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Time of India
12 hours ago
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- Time of India
WWE champion's reign ends after 63-days on SmackDown before Night of Champions 2025
WWE Night of Champions is only a day away from emanating from the Kingdom Arena in the rich city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WWE built much hype for the Premium Live Event in the same venue by presenting the June 27th edition of Friday Night SmackDown. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It featured three top title matches on the card. While two titles managed to stay with their respective titleholders, a major championship changed hands following a highly spectacular showdown that captivated the Riyadh audience. Which WWE Championship changed hands on SmackDown before Night of Champions 2025 Premium Live Event? On the June 27th edition of WWE SmackDown, Zelina Vega was scheduled to defend her WWE Women's United States Championship against Giulia. The international sensation had been having multiple encounters with Vega over the last few weeks since she was called up from WWE NXT. After Vega defeated Pipe Niven in a match with Giulia's help, she immediately turned on her and held the star-spangled prize high. This clearly hinted at her intentions, and the match was made official for SmackDown taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The duo clashed in an epic encounter that was a thrilling sight to witness. The Beautiful Madness unleashed her fury on the defending champion, who fought through it valiantly. From stunning drops to power-packed moves, Vega and Giulia stole the show. Towards the final moments of the title match, Giulia clearly had the upper hand, launching a pair of knee strikes. She put a conclusion to the bout by delivering a Northern Lights Bomb on Zelina Vega and pinned her shoulders to the mat for the three count. With that win, Giulia became the new WWE Women's United States Champion, marking her first singles title on the main roster. It was a sight of similar success being replicated by Giulia that she did when she arrived in NXT last year. While Zelina Vega did her best, her effort ultimately fell short at the hands of The Beautiful Madness. With Giulia winning her first major championship in WWE, it will be interesting to see her title reign on Friday Night SmackDown. Also read:
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive: CM Punk to turn heel, beat John Cena for the Undisputed Championship at Night of Champions?
John Cena is set to defend the Undisputed Championship against CM Punk at Night of Champions this Saturday (June 28). The match, which is expected to headline the Premium Live Event, promises to be a slobberknocker as the two had a memorable feud over a decade ago. Things, however, are a bit different this time as 'The GOAT' is the heel and Punk is a face (good guy) heading into the show in Saudi Arabia. A veteran writer recently weighed in on the possible outcome of the match and said that 'The Second City Saint' should not only win the title but also embrace the dark side. Vince Russo wants CM Punk to win at Night of Champions Vince Russo is a popular name in the pro-wrestling business. The writer has been associated with companies such as WWE and WCW. In an interaction with Indiatimes, Russo said that he would love for Punk to turn heel on Cena at Night of Champions and walk away with the title. He added this will help WWE redeem themselves after 'they buried' Punk last week on SmackDown. 'If it were me---I'm turning Punk heel on Cena and putting the belt on him. I wouldn't have any other choice after they buried Punk on Smackdown by making him sell that table spot for 20 minutes,' he told Indiatimes. In case you did not know, Cena assaulted Punk on SmackDown last week and put him through a table. After this, he delivered a fiery promo in which he spewed venom on 'The Best in the World' and called him a hypocrite. The segment was similar to the 'pipebomb' Punk had delivered many years ago. About Cena's heel turn John Cena turned heel on Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber 2025. He then defeated him at WrestleMania 41 (with help from Travis Scott) to capture the Undisputed Championmship. He then defended it successfully against Randy Orton at Backlash 2025. Cena also beat Ron Killings/R-Truth at Saturday Night's Main Event. He, however, suffered a defeat at Money in the Bank where he and Logan Paul lost to Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Night of Champions: When and where to watch the WWE Premium Live Event, featuring John Cena and CM Punk, in India
WWE Night of Champions, slated to take place in Saudi Arabia, is around the corner. The event will be held in Riyadh on June 28 and it promises to be a star-studded affair. Viewers in India can watch it live on the same date, which is not the case when shows are held in the US, on Netflix. Night of Champions will be available to watch on Netflix WWE Night of Champions will be streamed live on Netflix in India on June 28. The stream will begin at 10:30 PM. Viewers need to subscribe to the streaming service to enjoy the show. In India, a subscription costs between Rs 149 and Rs 649 a month, depending on the plan. Netflix has been the home of WWE programming in India since April 1. WWE Content was available on SonyLiv before this. Night of Champions: Who is in action? John Cena will be defending the Undisputed Championship against CM Punk in what is expected to be the main event of the night. The two had an iconic rivalry over a decade ago in which the former was the face (good guy) while the latter was the heel. Interestingly, the roles are reversed this time around. Moreover, Jacob Fatu will be defending the US title against Solo Sikoa at the Premium Live Event (PLE). This comes after 'The Samoan Werewolf' turned on his cousin at Money in the Bank. The night will also feature the finals of the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Randy Orton will be taking on Cody Rhodes in the men's tournament. Meanwhile, Asuka will be locking horns with Jade Cargill in the women's one. The night also features a street fight between Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriques. Additionally, Sami Zayn will be taking on Karrion Kross in a singles match.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
First title match confirmed for WWE Evolution 2025
Image via WWE WWE is bringing back the historic night for its female talent for the second time, i.e., WWE Evolution. The all-women's Premium Live Event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. It will feature superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT competing at this significant show, with expectations of legendary female stars also returning for one night. With the road to Evolution continuing in full force, the first match for the show has been confirmed. Which was the first match made official for WWE Evolution 2025 ? On the June 25th edition of WWE NXT, four participants competed in a Fatal 4-Way match after winning their respective Eliminator matches. Jaida Parker defeated Thea Hail, Lash Legend defeated Kelani Jordan, Izzy Dame picked up the win over Zaria, following a distraction by Tatum Paxley, and lastly, Jordynne Grace outlasted Lola Vice in her qualifier bout. The stage was set for these four women to compete in a huge four-way match with an opportunity to challenge for the NXT Women's Championship. The match took place in the main event of the show and was a highly explosive bout. All competitors attempted to establish dominance in the ring, delivering powerful moves and impressive spots. Moreover, Jordynne Grace was the prime highlight who nailed her opponents with Powerbombs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Si tienes venas varicosas, lee estos consejos Elastica Leer más Undo As the match approached its final moments, The Juggernaut delivered a Torture Rack Bomb on Lash Legend to score the pinfall and win the match. With her huge victory, Jordynne Grace has now become the No.1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship. She will face the reigning champion, Jacy Jayne, who began her title reign a few weeks ago, defeating the incomparable Stephanie Vaquer. Moreover, she has a wall of protection around her with her Fatal Influence cohorts, Jazmyn Nyx and Fallon Henley. As for Jordynne Grace, this will be her first major opportunity after officially signing with WWE. She had previously competed for the NXT Women's title, but was unsuccessful. It remains to be seen whether the former TNA star will be able to get the job done this time on one of the most important nights for women in WWE. Also read: Major WWE Night of Champions 2025 Title Match Cancelled Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Night of Champions 2025 predictions: Why CM Punk's efforts won't succeed in front of John Cena
Image Source: Getty CM Punk is set to battle John Cena for the last time in WWE . The WWE Universe has all eyes locked on the upcoming Premium Live Event, Night of Champions 2025, set to take place at the Kingdome Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The showdown to headline the spectacle will see CM Punk challenging John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship, which will be the final time these two iconic foes will clash in the ring. While Punk has major momentum heading into the match, there is a slim chance of him dethroning 'The Last Real Champion.' John Cena vs CM Punk is set to happen twelve years after their last WWE match After months of taking occasional shots at him, CM Punk finally confronted John Cena face-to-face on the RAW after Money in the Bank PLE. The duo had a heated exchange and agreed to one last showdown on Cena's farewell tour for the Undisputed WWE Championship. This will mark their first match since 2013 and the second time they will square off at the Night of Champions event, with their bout taking place in 2012. On that night, Punk was the defending champion, and the match ended in a draw. In light of recent events, it appears that the odds are in favor of The Unseen 17 retaining his championship reign. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo John Cena is also embroiled in a heated feud with Ron "The Truth" Killings, who has attacked him on more than one occasion. The sudden hatred of Truth for Cena can ultimately cost Punk his golden opportunity . The scenario can see Truth interfering in the match at Night of Champions 2025 and causing a disqualification. Punk would win the match, but not the title. Another instance can be seen in Cena utilizing the same cheap tactics he employed in his last title matches to defeat The Best in the World. It is widely expected that Cena will remain the Undisputed WWE Champion till the end of his farewell tour. All those signs point to the fact that CM Punk will not be able to defeat John Cena at Night of Champions. However, it would surely be a blockbuster match to witness at the Premium Live Event. Also read: The Undertaker's Role in WWE may be changing — And It can be big! Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
