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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.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: Chad Gable Injury Update
It looks like the injury keeping Chad Gable sidelined is more serious than some thought. Earlier this week, Cory Hays reported that Chad Gable is currently dealing with 'an undisclosed injury.' It was also noted that this is likely why Penta attacked Gable on Monday's episode of WWE RAW. On RAW, Gable was backstage with Ivy Nile when Penta approached. Gable concluded their 'lesson' and went to mock Penta, who just had a match with Bron Breakker. Gable teased finishing the job Breakker started, but Penta took exception to Gable repeatedly poking him in the chest. Penta superkicked Gable and screamed, 'I told you, Cero Miedo' before snapping Gable's left arm back. It was noted that Penta's attack allowed Gable to be written off of television, 'or reduce his workload temporarily while he recovers.' The exact nature of the injury was unknown, but it was significant enough to require WWE to change plans. Now, is reporting that Gable is set to have surgery for the undisclosed injury. Gable will have surgery in 'early July' to repair it. It's unclear when Gable will return to WWE TV. Fightful (via Fightful Select) also learned of a similar injury, as it appears El Grande Americano suffered a similar injury to Gable. However, it's a 'total coincidence' that two completely different people got the same injury in the same way. ? Chad Gable's last match in WWE (as Chad Gable) was a loss to AJ Styles on the June 9 episode of WWE RAW. 'El Grande Americano' had his last match on June 18, a Speed Championship match win over Berto. Check out everything that went down on this week's episode of WWE RAW here. Read More: The post Report: Chad Gable Injury Update appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why did Asuka leave Damage CTRL? WWE star reveals the real reason behind her decision on RAW
(Image) The June 23 episode of WWE RAW witnessed some of the most striking moments of all time as it featured top-tier talents in action, including the top star Asuka as a surprise entrant during the Queen of the Ring semi-final segment. During the segment, Jade Cargill and Roxanne Perez locked horns, where the latter took control early, playing mind games and eventually targeting Cargill's left leg, severely compromising it to the point Jade is unable to properly battle. However, Cargill fought back, slamming Perez down with Jaded to pick up the win and secure the spot in the finals. Near the entrance ramp, Cargill celebrated the win as Asuka appeared and the two finalists faced off right near the Queen of the Ring crown, where she addressed her match at the Nights of Champion and cleared the doubt related to Damage CTRL. Asuka reveals the real reason behind her decision on RAW During the Queen of the Ring semi-final segment, Asuka revealed the real reason behind leaving Damage CTRL. She made it clear that the faction is over after she came face-to-face with former stablemate IYO SKY . The confrontation happened while Asuka was talking about her huge Night of Champions match against Jade Cargill to crown the new Queen of the Ring when IYO interrupted, but Asuka wasted no time setting the record straight. Before that, IYO made it known she still wants that dream match they discussed while Damage CTRL was running wild. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Birla Evara 3 and 4 BHK from ₹ 1.75 Crore* Birla Estates Learn More Undo The reigning Women's World Champion declared that 'It can finally be Asuka vs. IYO SKY, just like what we talked about during Damage CTRL.' Asuka didn't hesitate to set the record straight, telling SKY, 'We are not in Damage CTRL anymore.' With that one line, Asuka confirmed that the faction, that had been introduced in 2022, was finished for good. Asuka declared that the faction Damage CTRL no longer exists and is finished for good. Asuka qualifies for the Queen of the Ring Finals: SmackDown highlights, June 20, 2025 Earlier, WWE had quietly disbanded Damage CTRL following Dakota Kai's release in May, following which the remaining members have gone their separate ways. The group drifted apart, Bayley is pursuing a solo run, Kairi Sane and Asuka were briefly sidelined by injuries, and IYO SKY has been the only active member on-screen. Also Read : 'I'll show out for you': Karrion Kross thanks fans after WWE confirms a match at Night of Champions 2025 Even though Asuka and Kairi are both back on TV, WWE hasn't hinted at bringing the group back together. However, Asuka's confirmation on Monday night was pretty clear and left no room for misunderstanding that Damage CTRL is no longer functional now. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
WWE RAW: Seth Rollins reveals his ‘endgame' two days after John Cena's ‘pipe-bomb' promo, fans call him repetitive and underwhelming
A lot of what happens in the WWE is dependent on the various segments and promos that the stars cut during their buildup to a fight. Skill on the mic is as important as your skill in the ring, and sometimes maybe even more, and hence a lot of wrestlers who have great in-ring talent but poor mic skills keep falling through the cracks in the system. In the past few weeks, there have been some great promos cut by WWE superstars, including John Cena, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. However, last night on Monday Night Raw, Seth Rollins came out with a segment of his own, and fans are calling out the star and the company for regurgitating material that has already been used. Seth walked out with his entire clique, consisting of Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, with the MITB (Money in the Bank) briefcase securely being held by Heyman. Rollins addressed the crowd and said, 'It is very evident that none of you know what you want, so I don't really care anymore. All the things you think you want are because of me; Roman Reigns exists because of me. CM Punk didn't come back to the WWE because you chanted his name; he came back because this company wanted to cash in on how much I hate him.' ALSO READ | WWE RAW: Goldberg returns to challenge Gunther for the Heavyweight Championship, Cody Rhodes saves Jey Uso from Seth Rollins As he proceeded to list out all the events and superstars he was responsible for in the WWE, the fans that were singing along to his theme song started to jeer him. While this is the reaction that the WWE expects from the audience, because Seth Rollins is a 'heel', it soon became clear that they weren't booing him just because he was the bad guy. Many viewers commented that this is exactly like a promo Seth cut back in 2024 and made fun of the writers and the wrestler as well. A user commented, 'Can't believe this happened a year ago today,' while another wrote, 'Who writes his promos?' The guy literally says the same thing every time.' While the WWE universe has always been pretty unforgiving when superstars fail to deliver a moving segment, disappointment with this particular promo is more than justified. Over the last few weeks, the audience have been treated to several entertaining and engaging promos, especially at the hands of John Cena and CM Punk. Both men who are going to face off against each other at the Night of Champions went toe to toe during their buildup to the match, and Cena really raised the bar at last week's Smackdown with his 'pipe bomb' promo. John Cena not only put CM Punk through a table; he sat at the turnbuckleof the ring and recreated Punk's infamous promo from 2011, where he constantly broke the fourth wall and accused Cena and the people in charge of being greedy and manipulative. While CM Punk's mic was cut off back then, John Cena continued to pull back the layers of Punk's return to the WWE and what he did during the interim. He called out the names of several wrestlers who left the company and found success elsewhere and accused Punk of turning into the very thing he was against back in 2011. The Night Of Champions will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, on June 28. John Cena will face CM Punk for the undisputed heavyweight championship, while the King and Queen of the Ring finals will also take place at the same event. Randy Orton will face Cody Rhodes, and Jade Cargill will face Asuka, and the winners of both the matches will have a chance to fight for a title at SummerSlam.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE RAW Results & Highlights (6/23/25): Cody Rhodes gets one step closer to becoming King of the Ring and more
WWE RAW took place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, this week. This was the go-home edition of RAW for the upcoming PLE, Night of Champions, and has given a clear path of superstars while having significant spots at the event, while also being the site of highly compelling in-ring action. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Opening segment with Seth Rollins Seth Rollins played to the crowd, who chanted for CM Punk and Roman Reigns, and claimed that they existed because of him. He also berated his former ally, Cody Rhodes, and addressed his current nemesis, LA Knight. In the end, he pointed to his Money in the Bank briefcase and claimed that all of those stars are running a race for second place. Bron Breakker vs Penta This was the opening match of Monday Night RAW this week. Bron Breakker's raw power went up against the high-flying moves of Penta, who delivered an exceptional effort against him. The match ended when Penta attempted a springboard, only to be caught in a mid-air spear and pinned by Breakker. Goldberg's interview with Michael Cole Goldberg sat down with Michael Cole to talk about his retirement match against Gunther at the upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event. He claimed that Gunther showed him major disrespect at the 2024 Bad Blood in front of his family and vowed to beat him up. Jade Cargill vs. Roxanne Perez The match was the semi-finals in the Queen of the Ring tournament. Jade Cargill and Roxanne Perez delivered an excellent match with high stakes involved. In the end, Cargill avoided a Pop Rox and hit a Powerbomb, followed by a Jaded to score the pinfall and advance to the finals to face Asuka at Night of Champions. Gunther's segment After hearing Goldberg's comments, World Heavyweight Champion Gunther came down to the ring to address it. He claimed himself to be the most dangerous man today in 2025, much like Goldberg was in 1999. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Ring General apologized to Goldberg's son and wife for what he was about to do to him at WWE SNME and vowed to end the myth of Goldberg. Becky Lynch vs. Bayley Becky Lynch defended her WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Bayley after months of a feud that resumed after Bayley came back. Two of the Four Horsewomen fought tooth and nail against each other as the workhorse title was on the line. As The Role Model was about to hit the flying elbow, Lyra Valkyria appeared and started beating up Lynch, causing a disqualification. Cody Rhodes vs. 'Main Event' Jey Uso This was the main event showdown that pitted close friends, Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes, against each other in the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament. Both men kept their friendship aside and went up against each other with full force. The match garnered loud 'This is Awesome' chants. Towards the end of the bout, Uso hit a spear and tried to follow it up with a Uso splash. But Rhodes got his knees up and hit the Cody Cutter. He then connected with the Cross Rhodes and pinned Uso to advance to the finals to face Randy Orton. Also read:
