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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Three major title matches announced for WWE SmackDown in Riyadh
WWE SmackDown before Night of Champions will be an explosive night to witness. is only one week away from presenting a major spectacle in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, i.e, Night of Champions Premium Live Event in the Kingdom Arena. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Not only that, the promotion will also present next week's edition of Friday Night SmackDown from the city to build further hype for Night of Champions. On this week's edition of SmackDown, the tone was set for the huge show in Riyadh with the announcement of not one, not two, but three huge championship matches. WWE SmackDown in Riyadh is looking to be an explosive show, with the matches announced The WWE Universe has been witnessing the tensions between Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax for a long time. It escalated further when Stratton cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on her and took the WWE Women's title from her. The duo will collide once again after many battles on SmackDown next week. However, this time, it will be a Last Woman Standing match for the coveted title. The second huge title match announced for the show is also from the women's division. Zelina Vega finally defied all odds when she defeated Chelsea Green to win her first singles title, the WWE Women's United States Championship. However, since that time, the newest arrival from NXT, Giulia, has been having altercations with her. Two weeks ago, Giulia attacked her after what looked like she was trying to assist her against Green and her Secret Hervice. Next week on SmackDown, Vega will have the chance to go one-on-one against Giulia with her title on the line. The last showdown announced with title implications will see The Street Profits defending their WWE Tag Team Championships against the dark force of The Wyatt Sicks. Uncle Howdy's force has been targeting the tag team division ever since they made their return to WWE. They will have a major opportunity to claim their first piece of gold as a faction in WWE next week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a stacked match card announced, the show before WWE Night of Champions is looking to be a blockbuster in its own right ahead of the main Premium Live Event. Also read:
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'WWE SmackDown' Preview: John Cena vs. Ron Killings, King and Queen of the Ring 2025 Semifinals
'WWE SmackDown' Preview: John Cena vs. Ron Killings, King and Queen of the Ring 2025 Semifinals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The penultimate episode of "WWE SmackDown" before "Night of Champions" takes place on Friday, and there will be high stakes. Advertisement Stars from both the blue brand and "Raw" have been competing in King and Queen of the Ring tournament matches. Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn have advanced to the semifinals of the King of the Ring. Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Jade Cargill, and Roxanne Perez have all earned spots in the semifinals of the Queen of the Ring. On "SmackDown," Orton goes one-on-one with Zayn for a spot in the King of the Ring finals. It'll be another fan-favorite affair in the Queen of the Ring semifinals, as Bliss meets Asuka. That's not all on the docket for "Friday Night SmackDown." Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will take on Ron "R-Truth" Killings in a rematch from their "Saturday Night's Main Event" encounter. Things are different this time, as Killings has taken a more serious approach in the ring. Can "R-Truth" stun WWE fans with an upset win? The "SmackDown" women's locker room must proceed with caution, and that is especially true for WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton. The problem for "Tiffy Time" is that she has found herself in a renewed feud with Nia Jax. Can Naomi find an opening to cash in on Friday? Advertisement Also, Solo Sikoa is set to demand an apology from Jacob Fatu following the events of "Money in the Bank 2025." During the men's ladder match, Fatu turned babyface by slamming Sikoa through a ladder. Sikoa said he will forgive Fatu if he tells him that he loves him. What will be the consequences if Fatu doesn't oblige? Related: 'WWE SmackDown' Star Shares Devastating Personal News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.


Fox News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
WWE women's champion Tiffany Stratton goes viral after first pitch at Mets game goes horribly wrong
Maybe Tiffany Stratton should stick to the ring. The WWE women's champion got the call to throw out the first pitch at Thursday afternoon's New York Mets game, and it certainly was an exciting one to watch. Decked out in a blue Mets cap, their City Connect jersey and a Mets title belt, Stratton, 26, bravely took the mound from 60 feet, six inches away. Mets relief pitcher Danny Young was behind the plate, but not even a combination of Johnny Bench, Thurman Munson and Yadier Molina could have done anything to block this pitch. After Stratton yelled her signature "It's Tiffy Time" toward the Mets dugout, she absolutely airmailed her fastball toward the backstop, resulting in loud groans from the crowd. Young couldn't help but sit and watch the toss go toward the net. Stratton has now put herself in some elite company — former NFL offensive lineman Taylor Lewan had a first pitch last week at a St. Louis Cardinals game that even resulted in repercussions from President Donald Trump. In what he recalled as the "worst day of my athletic life," Lewan did his best 50 Cent impression by launching a fastball of his own that went haywire. Lewan said he then ran into Trump at UFC 316 in New Jersey and got ripped. "I go, 'Oh, Mr. President, remember the podcast?'" Lewan said on "Bussin' with the Boys." "He goes, 'Remember that throw?' and kept going. D.J.T. looked at me, scoffed. He goes, 'You call yourself an American? I thought you were a big, strong man? Looks like you're a little boy. Looks like you're a little boy who can't throw a ball.'" Thankfully, for both Lewan and Stratton, they are both experts at other crafts. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.


USA Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tiffany Stratton had tragic surrender cobra after horrible first pitch
Tiffany Stratton had tragic surrender cobra after horrible first pitch WWE star Tiffany Stratton threw out a first pitch at a New York Mets game, and it was so painfully terrible. At this rate, we might need to update the list of the worst first pitches ever because it's the second throw in as much as a week that's been thrown everywhere but to the player waiting at home plate. First, former NFL lineman Taylor Lewan had his throw go wide left during a Cardinals game, invoking shades of 50 Cent's horrific throw from years past. Now, Stratton has entered the chat, and she might have let Lewan off the hook for his efforts. Stratton arrived at Citi Field, looking happy as a clam, and even showed off her Mets-themed wrestling belt. Pretty cool stuff, right? However, things went south quickly. As the WWE women's world champion stepped to the mound, she yelled her signature phrase, 'It's Tiffy Time,' before she launched the baseball. Sadly, she hurled that poor ball so far that it went over outfielder Jared Young's head and into the dirt. Realizing the error of her ways, Stratton immediately went full surrender cobra and moments later, put her hands on her head again in utter disbelief. Fortunately, Stratton might have taken the whole thing in stride. She made several posts to her social media accounts on Thursday celebrating her day, including a TikTok video and an Instagram post. 'Put me in, Mets,' she said. You'll nail it next time, Tiffany Stratton. You were just a bit — not really even close at all — outside.


New York Post
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
WWE's Tiffany Stratton uncorks brutal first pitch at Mets game: ‘Giving 50 Cent a run'
It appears 50 Cent has some competition for worst first pitch at Citi Field. WWE women's world champion Tiffany Stratton threw out the first pitch ahead of Thursday's game between the Mets and Nationals — a 4-3 Amazin's win — when she hilariously sent the pitch sailing way past outfielder Jared Young, who was set to catch the ball behind the plate. Stratton put her arms over her head after the ball went toward the photographers and hit the backstop and Young had to go retrieve it before the WWE star walked off the mound. Advertisement She seemed to take the moment in stride, poking fun at herself on social media, comparing her throw to the one wild one 50 Cent threw in 2014. 'Giving 50 Cent a run for his money,' she wrote on X. Advertisement Tiffany Stratton throws out the first pitch before the Mets' 4-3 win over the Nationals on June 12, 2025. JASON SZENES/NY POST The throw joins a list of celebrity first pitches that missed their marks, with the Queens rapper's being one of the most infamous. Pop star Carly Rae Jepsen famously threw a first pitch right into the turf when she took the mound at Tropicana Field in Tampa ahead of a 2013 Rays game. Former NBA star John Wall nearly took out photographers when he threw out his first pitch during a Nationals game in 2011, but thankfully, former Nats pitcher Drew Storen managed to dive and snag the ball. Advertisement Tiffany Stratton reacts before she throws out the first pitch. JASON SZENES/NY POST And a ceremonial first pitch from UFC star Conor McGregor completely missed the mark when he appeared on the mound before a Cubs game in 2021. Stratton seemed to enjoy her time at Citi Field on Thursday as she sported a custom Mets jersey and blue Mets hat and captioned a pic from the game on her Instagram, 'Put me in @Mets.' The Mets did come away with the win on Thursday, but their ace, Kodai Senga, injured his hamstring during the game and is heading to the IL.