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Newsweek
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Hall of Famer Reportedly Stepping Away From Wrestling For Good
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. One of the most beloved matches in professional wrestling history is easily The Undertaker vs. Mankind at King of the Ring in 1998. This iconic match saw two spots in the Hell in a Cell match that remain in the minds of pro wrestling fans everywhere: when Mick Foley as Mankind was thrown from the top of the cell onto an announce table, and when Undertaker chokeslammed him through the top of the cell soon afterwards. More Pro Wrestling: The Undertaker Breaks Silence On Rumors He Got WWE Legend Fired Nearly 30 years later, this match remains the gold standard of what is possible in Hell in a Cell and WWE in general. While both Foley and The Undertaker, real name Mark Calloway, have stepped away from in-ring action, Foley may be stepping away from the wrestling business altogether. Mick Foley and Ric Flair at WrestleMania XX. Mick Foley and Ric Flair at WrestleMania XX. Djamilla Rosa Cochran/WireImage/Getty Images During an appearance on D-Von Dudley's YouTube channel, Foley spoke about the iconic match, its permanent effect on his body, and how those injuries serve as a reminder of that match. "The only reason I don't fix the teeth now is they are a reminder of that night," Foley said, per Jon Alba of The Takedown on SI. "I love being here in your gym and seeing all the mementos around me. I love houses where guys have other stuff, but I don't really have a wrestling house. What I do have is my smile. I thought now that I'm 60, maybe I'll fix it. I might wait until I'm 63." More Pro Wrestling: Jerry Lawler Reveals Ridiculous Hospital Bill After Near-Death Experience Foley went on to say that in 2028, he will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Undertaker vs. Mankind with a world tour. However, it will likely be the end of his career in the business. "Thirty years of Hell," Foley said. "I'm going to go back out on the road again for one final tour in 2028 for the 30 Years of Hell Tour, and the idea is to hang it up completely, fix my teeth, maybe start wearing nice clothes so no one knows who I am, and just disappear into the night." Foley remains one of the most beloved figures in all of professional wrestling, known for his dedication in the ring and kindness behind the scenes. If anyone deserves to "disappear into the night," it's him. More Pro Wrestling: Major International Star Reportedly WWE-Bound The Undertaker And Michelle McCool Predict The Next Breakout Stars In WWE For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Trish Stratus' greatest hits: 4 WWE moments that made her a legend
Image via WWE Trish Stratus' WWE career had some defining moments that became highly memorable for years. Trish Stratus is one of the most renowned female WWE superstars of all time. She came into the business at a time when women did not get significant opportunities. Yet, Stratus defied the odds and, with her in-ring skills, presentation, and ability to shatter glass ceilings, became a prominent figure in the industry. In doing so, she paved the way for future generations of women, who achieved major feats, including main-eventing WWE's premier event, WrestleMania. With a Hall of Fame career that had a long-lasting legacy, here are the three moments that became iconic with her in WWE: 4. Betraying Chris Jericho at WrestleMania — WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) Chris Jericho and Christian had a bet to impress top WWE superstars, Trish Stratus and Lita, respectively. Stratus heard about it in a backstage segment and made a plan to get back at Y2J. In a match between him and Christian at WrestleMania XX, Stratus betrayed him and aligned with Christian by sealing it with a kiss on the stage, which became a memorable moment in WWE. 3. Standing up to the evil boss Vince McMahon Trish Stratus started gaining major attention during her pairing with then-WWE owner Vince McMahon. However, cracks began to emerge in their affair, and McMahon embarrassed her on multiple occasions, including making her bark like a dog and asking her to remove her clothes. 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 However, at WrestleMania 17, Stratus finally stood up to him and slapped him outside the ring to end their alliance. 2. Main eventing Monday Night RAW Trish Stratus and Lita were among the top two female WWE superstars during the mid-2000s. They were captivating the audience with their rivalry and respective in-ring acumen and became prominent fixtures. This led to a historic feat in 2004 when Stratus and Lita became the first women to main event RAW in a Women's title match. While she dropped her title to Lita, it was a game-changing night for her career and women in WWE. 1. Winning her seventh WWE Women's title Trish Stratus decided to end her full-time WWE career at the 2006 Unforgiven event, which took place in her hometown of Toronto, Canada. She challenged her iconic rival, Lita, for the WWE Women's Championship. Following a highly memorable showdown, Stratus made her tap out of the Sharpshooter and won her seventh title to put an end to a historic career. Also read: WWE SmackDown returns to its classic two-hour format this July Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley Names His 'Greatest Match of All Time'
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. Mick Foley remains one of the most beloved figures in all of professional wrestling. More Pro Wrestling: The Rock Brought To Tears By Heartfelt Gift Whether he's Mankind, Cactus Jack, Dude Love, or even Saint Mick during the holidays, Foley is remembered for his commitment inside the ring, his unique connection with the crowd, and, of course, his hardcore style. Naturally, Foley has a bevy of classic matches that fans can argue are his best. However, Foley himself believes the answer is simple. Mick Foley prepares to slam Randy Orton during WrestleMania XX Mick Foley prepares to slam Randy Orton during WrestleMania XX KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images In an interview with Denise Salcedo at Comic Con Revolution, Foley revealed that his favorite match of all time wasn't against The Rock, Triple H, or even The Undertaker. Instead, it was against a then fairly fresh Randy Orton who was just establishing himself as "The Legend Killer." "It was my favorite match of all time," Foley said. "I remember dropping that elbow on Randy and thinking it was the most perfect elbow I'd ever dropped. I also remember the feeling like he was growing in front of people's eyes. "You know, people are getting to see a different side of Randy Orton. They really embraced it. I think it was a really good match for both of us. " More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Star Joins AEW It seems that the feeling is mutual. In an episode of Stone Cold Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions (per Gisberto Guzzo and Jeremy Lambert of Fightful), Orton thanked Foley as well as pro wrestling legend Harley Race for establishing the "Legend Killer" persona. "Mick Foley had everything to do with it [the Legend Killer]," Orton said. "The idea itself, I'm not sure, but Foley made me. Talking about coming around, he let me spit in his face. Harley Race too (let me spit in his face). "I knew he [Race] was going to take a swing at me and I knew I'd better get out of the way, I don't care what age the man was, I did not want to get knocked out on live television doing this with him. But old school, it goes back. Loved my dad. "That goes to that -- a lot of these guys that were like this [tight] with my man. That respect was there. I'm Cowboy Bob's son, they loved him. 'Your Bob's kid? Let's go. I'm going to do what I can.' "So here, just like Mark, just like Taker with the hip tosses and the arms drags and yadda yadda yadda here's Harley race. That was huge for me man. Same with Mick." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Carried Backstage After Suffering Brutal Injury Injury To Superstar Forces WWE To Change Plans: Report For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Embarrassing' - Randy Orton Shocked Fan Paid 30k For WWE WrestleMania Tickets
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. WrestleMania, WWE's annual flagship event, has undeniably become one of the hardest tickets to get in wrestling, leading to soaring prices. This escalating cost of attendance makes WWE's recent celebration of WrestleMania 41 as its most financially successful event ever a somewhat complex narrative. While the company raked in record revenue, the casual fan is priced out. A viral clip circulating on social media captured Orton interacting with fans who had shelled out a staggering $30,000 to be part of the WrestleMania experience. Orton can be heard expressing his dismay, stating, "It's embarrassing to be honest, so much f*cking money for a seat." Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live shed light on the ticket prices, revealing that mere weeks before WrestleMania 41, even "nosebleed" seats were being offered for a staggering $800. Randy Orton himself is even shocked how much ticket prices are for WrestleMania 😭 — FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) April 22, 2025 Although these prices plummeted to $100 on the day of the show, the initial asking price highlights the financial barrier for many fans hoping to witness the event live. Adding an unexpected twist to Orton's WrestleMania 41 storyline was a last-minute opponent change. Following Kevin Owens' forced withdrawal due to injury, Orton issued an open challenge that was answered by TNA World Champion Joe Hendry. While this marked Hendry's WrestleMania debut, his moment was brief, as Orton defeated him in a mere three minutes. BUFFALO, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 8: Randy Orton Enters the ring during Friday night Smackdown at KeyBank Center on November 8, 2024 in Buffalo, New York. BUFFALO, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 8: Randy Orton Enters the ring during Friday night Smackdown at KeyBank Center on November 8, 2024 in Buffalo, New York. WWE/Getty Images Looking back at Randy Orton's extensive WrestleMania history, which spans from WrestleMania XX in 2004 to WrestleMania 41 in 2025, his journey on the grandest stage has seen him work with countless stars. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation His WrestleMania record stands at eight wins and eleven losses. His inaugural WrestleMania saw him secure a victory in a Handicap match alongside Batista and Ric Flair against the legendary duo of The Rock and Mick Foley. He would later suffer losses to The Undertaker, in a World Heavyweight Championship Triple Threat, in a Money in the Bank ladder match, in a WWE Championship Triple Threat, and in a singles clash for the WWE Championship against Triple H. He did achieve a Triple Threat victory over Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr., but later suffered defeats against CM Punk and Kane. In his most recent WrestleMania appearances, he lost a United States Championship Triple Threat before ultimately defeating TNA World Heavyweight Champion Joe Hendry at WrestleMania 41. Orton's extensive involvement in WrestleMania highlights his enduring presence and significance within WWE, even amidst the evolving landscape of ticket pricing and fan accessibility. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
