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Newsweek
34 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Charlotte Flair Requested Major Change To WWE Plans: Report
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. New details have emerged regarding the card for WWE SummerSlam, and a major match has reportedly been altered from the original plans at the request of a top superstar. According to a new report, a planned singles match between Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss has been changed. The report from Bryan Alvarez of sheds light on the evolving creative direction for the women's division heading into the two-night premium live event in August. A Major WWE Creative Pivot Alvarez reported that the original plan for SummerSlam was a one-on-one match between the two multi-time former champions, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. However, Flair reportedly made a request to WWE creative to keep her and Bliss together as a tag team. As a result of this request, the plans for the singles match were scrapped. The duo will now team up at the event to challenge Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. The Influence Of "The Queen" Charlotte Flair is one of the most decorated superstars in WWE history. A record-setting 14-time Women's World Champion and a multi-time WrestleMania main eventer, she is a performer who holds significant influence backstage. Flair's reported desire to continue teaming with Bliss shows a commitment to their new partnership and to bolstering the women's tag team division with their combined star power. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Charlotte Flair poses in the ring before her WWE Women's Championship match against Tiffany Stratton during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Charlotte Flair poses in the ring before her WWE Women's Championship match against Tiffany Stratton during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, and Bliss recently challenged for the tag team titles at the Evolution premium live event but were unsuccessful. This match at SummerSlam will be their second chance at championship gold as a team. For Bliss, who made her return to WWE at the Royal Rumble in February after a two-year absence, the partnership with Flair has been the central storyline of her comeback. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match SummerSlam Card Takes Shape The report also provided other updates on the women's matches scheduled for "The Biggest Party of the Summer." The grudge match for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship between the champion, Becky Lynch, and her former protege, Lyra Valkyria, is currently scheduled for Night One on Saturday, August 2nd. Other major women's championship matches planned for the event include Tiffany Stratton defending the WWE Women's Championship against the 2025 Queen of the Ring, Jade Cargill. In another high-profile bout, Naomi is slated to defend her Women's World Championship against both Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY in a Triple Threat match. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
WWE SummerSlam at MetLife is coming up. What do the cheapest tickets cost?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The John Cena-Cody Rhodes rematch is finally here. More than three months after Cena shocked the world with his heel turn and subsequent Undisputed WWE Chamionsip win at WrestleMania, the legendary combatants are set to go head-to-head once again at the first-ever, two-day WWE SummerSlam. Their high-stakes battle — a 'street fight' with no rules orchestrated in surprising fashion via a sneaky contract add by Rhodes — will take place at East Rutherford, N.J.'s MetLife Stadium on either Saturday, Aug. 2 or Sunday, Aug. 3. Advertisement Should Cena win, he may retire as the Undisputed WWE Champion and become the 'Last Real Champion.' A Rhodes victory ensures the title continues to exist within the sport. Clearly a lot is on the line. Yet, that's far from all the exciting action scheduled for the early August weekend in the Meadowlands. Joining Cena and Rhodes on the card are Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill duking it out for the WWE Women's Championship, Gunther vs. CM Punk in a World Heavyweight Championship fight and Naomi vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Iyo Sky in the Women's World Championship. Advertisement That's not to mention Randy Orton and Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. Or that Cardi B is hosting. If you want to be there, last-minute SummerSlam tickets are still available. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on two-day passes was $205 including fees on Vivid Seats. Advertisement Single-day passes start at $61 including fees. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about WWE SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. WWE SummerSlam 2025 MetLife tickets A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day WWE SummerSlam passes can be found here: Advertisement WWE SummerSlam dates Ticket prices start at Two-day passes Aug. 2-3 $205 (including fees) Single-day passes Saturday, Aug. 2 $61 (including fees) Single-day passes Sunday, Aug. 3 $79 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. WWE SummerSlam 2025 fight card WWE SummerSlam fight card John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes Street Fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill WWE Women's Championship Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk World Heavyweight Championship Naomi (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Iyo Sky Women's World Championship Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez) (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jacob Fatu Steel Cage match for the WWE United States Championship Randy Orton and Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul Exhibition Match MetLife Stadium seating chart Haven't been to the Jets and Giants home in a minute? As a refresher, here's a look at all the views of the ring from MetLife for SummerSlam. Advertisement Huge artists on tour in 2025 If you love live music as much as you do wrestling, you're in luck. Many of the biggest names in the game are going to bring the goods to venues large and small these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss IRL. • Sleep Token Advertisement • System of a Down • Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening • Turnstile • Chris Stapleton Advertisement Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
New York Post
2 days ago
- 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.
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Legend Expected To Wrestle Again In 2025
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. Following her acclaimed match at the WWE Evolution premium live event this past weekend, an update has emerged regarding the in-ring future of Trish Stratus. According to a new report, fans can expect to see the WWE Hall of Famer compete again this year. At Evolution, Stratus challenged Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Championship in a "battle of the eras." Although she came up short in her effort, she delivered an impressive performance and received a standing ovation from the Atlanta crowd after the match. The "25th Anniversary Tour" Continues A new report from Fightful Select states that Trish Stratus is expected to continue to wrestle in 2025. While no specific future plans were mentioned in the report, it indicates that the Hall of Famer is not done with her current run inside the squared circle. This report aligns with comments Stratus made herself during the post-Evolution press conference. After her match, Stratus was emotional and reflective, but when asked about her future, she teased that she had more left to do. "It's my 25th year," Stratus said. "Let's make it a good one." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Trailblazing Legacy Trish Stratus's entire 2025 run has been a celebration of her 25 years since debuting in WWE. She is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential female superstars in wrestling history. After starting her career as a manager in 2000, Stratus evolved into a record-setting seven-time WWE Women's Champion. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: A WWE logo is shown on a screen before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: A WWE logo is shown on a screen before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE wrestler Braun Strowman will face heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and WWE champion Brock Lesnar will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the WWE's Crown Jewel event at Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31. More Alongside her iconic rival, Lita, Stratus helped legitimize women's wrestling in an era often focused on "Divas." They were the first women to main event Monday Night Raw, and Stratus proved that female performers could be top-tier, all-around stars. Stratus' ability to return and compete at a main event level 25 years later is a testament to her dedication and talent. What's Next For The Hall Of Famer? Stratus' performance against Tiffany Stratton at Evolution has fans buzzing about potential dream matches. With her current run set to continue, there are numerous fresh matchups available for the legend. A renewed feud with her longtime rival Becky Lynch is always a possibility. Fans have also clamored to see her face off against other top stars like the powerhouse Rhea Ripley or the athletic Bianca Belair. While it is unknown who Stratus will face next, her decision to continue wrestling opens up a world of exciting possibilities for the WWE women's division. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Newsweek
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Legend Leaves Door Open For In-Ring Return
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. Trish Stratus challenged Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Championship at last night's Evolution premium live event. Although the WWE Hall of Famer came up short in her effort, she received a standing ovation from the Atlanta crowd after the match. This was Stratus's first singles match since she faced Becky Lynch in a steel cage at Payback in September 2023. In a post-show press conference, Stratus gave an emotional and uncertain update on her future in the ring. Is This The Last WWE Time For Trish Stratus? During the WWE Evolution post-show media scrum, Trish Stratus was asked about her future. She admitted that she thinks about whether each match could be her last. "I have that thought like, 'Is this the last time? It could be,'" Stratus said (H/T to Fightful). "The WWE Universe has been so wonderful to me and so supportive. I just feel so blessed to dip my toes into the current landscape." She reflected on how much the business has changed since her debut 25 years ago. She expressed gratitude for being able to compete with the current generation of stars. Building The Skyscraper Stratus specifically mentioned her pride in the foundation she and her contemporaries built for women's wrestling. She named fellow legends Ivory, Jacqueline, Lita, and Mickie James as part of that core group. "We built the foundation that they built a skyscraper on," she explained. "Now that I get to comeback and dip into that skyscraper, I feel blessed." NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Crowds cheer at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Crowds cheer at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. She also admitted to having self-doubt before facing today's top talent. "I always have the worry, 'I have to make sure I can hang with these girls,'" she said. Stratus wants to prove that there is no "expiration date" on a performer's career until they decide it is over. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation What's Next For The WWE Hall Of Famer? While her comments were reflective, Stratus did not say she was retiring. Her final comment suggested that she may have more planned for this current run. When asked if she would be back in the ring again, she replied, "It's my 25th year. Let's make it a good one." This was Stratus's second match of 2025. She previously teamed with her opponent, Tiffany Stratton, at the Elimination Chamber event in February. Their partnership eventually soured, leading to their championship showdown at Evolution. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
