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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
CM Punk apologizes to the crowd of Saudi Arabia during the Night of Champions kickoff for posting mean tweet
(Image via X) WWE is back again with the 11th edition of Night of Champions 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Just like other premium live events hosted in 2025 by the Stamford-based promotions, the Night of Champions is expected to be a success, as it will feature several top-tier champions, making it more exciting and anticipated among fans. Among several top-tier talents, CM Punk is also expected to appear on the show for one of the significant feuds with his arch-rival, the Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena. However, it has been reported that CM Punk has faced massive criticisms from the fans when he started addressing the Saudi Arabia crowd during the Night of Champions kickoff event. The reason is said to be a mean comment posted by Punk himself in 2020. When he tried to clear the air, he was heavily booed by the fans in Saudi Arabia. Let's take a look at the incident in detail. CM Punk addresses the crowd in Saudi Arabia during the Night of Champions kickoff CM Punk, who is going to play a major bout in the upcoming 11th edition of the Night of Champions 2025 . The WWE icon was reportedly seen addressing and apologizing to the crowd in Saudi Arabia during the Night of Champions kickoff. During the WWE Night Of Champions kickoff media event today in Saudi Arabia, CM Punk apologized for his infamous tweet to The Miz about Saudi Arabia from years ago. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo While addressing the crowd, CM Punk said, 'This guy wants me to apologize for a mean tweet I wrote six years ago,' he said. 'Hey, listen, legitimately had nothing to do with Saudi Arabia. I woke up and I was crabby and I wrote a mean tweet to The Miz. And I apologized to The Miz. And sir, what's your name? Mohammed? Mohammed, I sincerely apologize to you. And I love Saudi Arabia.' However, it seemed like the apology did not sit well with the fans present there during the kickoff show. Despite the direct apology, the crowd continued to voice their displeasure, a reaction WWE was reportedly expecting. The boos from the live crowd were a direct response to an infamous, since-deleted tweet from 2020 in which Punk made a crude remark directed at The Miz that referenced 'blood money' and Saudi Arabia. With the air cleared, attention now turns to Punk's Undisputed WWE Championship match against John Cena at Night of Champions, where the atmosphere promises to be electric and thrilling. Also Read : WWE Night of Champions 2025 preview and streaming details (06/28/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more WWE's Night of Champions 2025 will emanate live from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this weekend. It will be the first, and potentially only, time that WWE will host a PLE in Saudi Arabia in 2025. It will be broadcast live in the USA at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Peacock Network and Netflix everywhere. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R-Truth net worth: How rich is the 53-year-old legend who has taken the WWE by storm again?
R-Truth net worth: R-Truth/Ron Killings has become an inseparable part of WWE programming ever since he returned at Money in the Bank on June 7 and attacked John Cena during his tag match against Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes. Earlier tonight, on the June 13 episode of SmackDown, the 53-year-old veteran assaulted the Undisputed Champion on two occasions. His actions were met with cheers, a clear indication that he is a hit with the WWE Universe. R-Truth has earned a lot from his career in wrestling, which started in the late 90s. Here is a look at his net worth and sources of income What is R-Truth's net worth? R-Truth is a respected name in the pro-wrestling business, who has rubbed shoulders with the likes of The Rock and The Miz. According to a Times of India report, he has a net worth of $3 million. A large chunk of this comes from his work for the WWE. He used to earn $550,000/year under his old contract. However, he recently signed a new deal with the promotion. Its terms are said to be 'different' from the earlier one. R-Truth also earns money from royalties, merchandise sales and his appearance in WWE 2k25. He also has a clothing line that adds to his wealth. R-Truth is currently feuding with John Cena Earlier this month, Truth announced on X (formerly known as Twitter) that his contract with the WWE would not be renewed. This sparked outrage on social media as fans slammed the company and the higher ups for letting him go. Amid this, Truth returned to WWE programming at Money in the Bank and nailed John Cena with a spear and the title belt. This gave Cody Rhodes the chance to hit Cena with Cross Rhodes and get the win. His actions were his way of punishing Cena for humiliating him at Saturday Night's Main Event. Truth will now take on 'The Franchise Player' on the Blue Brand next week.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 greatest WWE Intercontinental Championship title holders of the modern era
Image via WWE A select list of WWE superstars have been remarkable WWE Intercontinental Champions in the modern era. The WWE Intercontinental Championship has been one of the most prestigious titles in WWE history. From the days of the inaugural titleholder, Pat Patterson, to the present day, the championship has served as a ladder for rising stars to ascend to the next level. It has also helped many WWE stars to become workhorses of the promotion. Looking at the modern era of the Sports Entertainment juggernaut, here are the top five superstars who were at the top with the WWE Intercontinental Championship in their hands: 5. Dolph Ziggler Dolph Ziggler began his rise as a singles star in WWE with the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The showoff has been a part of some of the most stellar matches when the workhorse title was at stake. Moreover, he had even put his career on the line to win the championship from The Miz one time. In total, he became a 6-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, and the title has been highly important to his career. 4. Kevin Owens Kevin Owens made his impactful debut on WWE's main roster in 2015 against John Cena. Months later, The Prizefighter claimed his first major singles title in the big leagues, i.e, WWE Intercontinental Championship. He won it from Ryback, and that title win marked a significant push for him during the early stages of his career. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He won the title another time, becoming an overall two-time champion. 3. Seth Rollins The WWE Intercontinental Championship only gave further boost to Seth Rollins' hard-earned status as the true workhorse of WWE in the modern era. The Visionary won his first IC title on the Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania 34, defeating The Miz and Finn Balor in a triple threat match. This win also completed his Grand Slam in the promotion. Moreover, Rollins produced some of the most memorable bouts when the workhorse title was involved and won the title a total of two times. 2. The Miz The Miz holds the record for the second most WWE Intercontinental Championship reigns at 8. In fact, when the title was not being featured much on television, The Awesome One took it and, using his charisma, hard work, and antics, made it relevant and prestigious again. The IC title has been extremely relevant to The Miz's career. At the same time, the championship garnered major attention because of him in the modern era. 1. Gunther Gunther can be argued as the greatest WWE Intercontinental Champion of all time. He held the title for 666 days, setting the record for both the longest singular reign and surpassing Pedro Morales' record. The workhorse title was a significant push to his main roster run that began in 2022 and led to him becoming a top star and ascending to main event status. Also read: 'Chatha Pacha' begins filming: A gritty wrestling drama - WWE fans assemble!
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Miz Gets Candid Regarding R-Truth's WWE Release
The friendship between The Miz and R-Truth is very real. WWE Superstar The Miz was a recent guest on The Rich Eisen Show. When asked about R-Truth's contract not being renewed, Miz gave a heartfelt message when it comes to how he feels about Truth and believes we haven't seen the last of his former Awesome Truth tag team partner. Advertisement 'I've had some of my greatest moments in a ring with R-Truth,' The Miz said. 'Winning the tag team titles, standing on a ladder at WrestleMania, and literally hugging him and looking him in his eyes like, 'This moment is yours.' Because it was, we built that moment for R-Truth. 'He's an amazing talent not just inside the ring, but if you listen to any of his music on Spotify or Amazon, and you want to support him. Definitely go and get his music because it's incredible. He's an incredible human being in the locker room, not just in the ring, but what you see outside of the ring. He's a positive aura, and I don't think we've seen the last of R-Truth, Ron Killings. I think that he's an immense talent, and I think the future is bright for him.' [H/T: Fightful] READ MORE: Report: Why The Miz Is Going On A WWE Hiatus What do you make of The Miz's comments? Do you think WWE should reconsider not renewing R-Truth's contract? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post The Miz Gets Candid Regarding R-Truth's WWE Release appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Fox News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
WWE star The Miz discusses John Cena's farewell tour, says it 'would be incredible' to have one last match
The John Cena farewell tour has taken its twists and turns. The 17-time WWE champion "sold his soul" to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, turned on his fan base and defeated Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. Since then, Cena has vanquished Randy Orton and aligned himself with Logan Paul entering the WWE Money in the Bank premium live event. There will be endless suitors for Cena's opponents with only a few dates left on his calendar. WWE star The Miz expressed hope he could be one of those challengers. One of the first major feuds for The Miz was against Cena in 2009. He coined his famous catchphrase, "Because I'm The Miz and I'm … Awesome!" And he developed his skull-crushing finale finishing maneuver. The two were even tag-team champions for off of about nine minutes. The Miz defeated Cena to retain the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XXVII. "That would be incredible. I think everyone wants to put their name in the hat to have one final match with John Cena," he told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "And I do believe that this is his farewell tour." The Miz made one thing clear. He does believe this is the end of Cena's in-ring career. Cena has admitted he can't do the things he used to be able to in the ring. As the end for Cena nears, The Miz said fans should cherish the final moments they get to watch Cena. "I know people are like, 'Oh, he'll be back, he'll be back.' When John Cena says he's done in the wrestling ring, he's gonna be done – wrestling," he said. "I think other things he might be able to do, but wrestling in a ring, I think this is the last year we're gonna see him. "So, I think we should cherish it. We should watch it and enjoy what he's doing. Whether you don't like what he is doing or you do like what he's doing, just sit back and watch because he truly is the GOAT." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
