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SummerSlam 2025 is in the books, and there’s a lot to talk about, but one thing that really stood out was the awesome and unique gear worn by the wrestlers. Cm Punk showed up in a Fantastic Four–themed costume for his match against Gunther, and Jade Cargill paid tribute to her Jamaican roots with an outfit that proudly repped her heritage.

The Judgment Day women rocked cheetah print, and Sami Zayn showed love for Palestine with gear in the colors of the flag. Tons of other stars brought their A-game too. Tiffany Stratton also turned heads with her Sabrina Carpenter-inspired gear, and it definitely caught people’s attention. Fans were loving the look, and it added to her overall standout appearance at the event.

Roman Reigns stuck to his iconic black boots and white gloves, a look that definitely resonated with old-school WWE fans. Alexa Bliss looked great in pink and black,...

Hulk Hogan is, without a doubt, one of the biggest legends to ever step into a WWE ring. He’s been a major part of the company’s success for years and helped shape the world of pro wrestling. But even with all that fame, a lot of people in WWE don’t like him, mostly because of his controversial behavior and remarks.

The truth is, Hogan’s reputation has taken some serious hits over the years. He’s known for utilising his backstage influence and changing the outcomes of matches to suit himself by manipulating storylines backstage. Many wrestlers have called him out for having a toxic attitude behind the scenes, throwing tantrums, demanding special treatment, and acting differently when the cameras were off. Here are eight wrestlers who hate Hulk Hogan with a passion.

Bret Hart Bret Hart at a WWE event | Credits- WWE

Bret Hart was never...

You may not believe it, but Cm Punk will turn 47 on 26th October. Punk might be one of the most successful wrestlers of all time, and he is still proving himself on the biggest stage, even at this age, when most wrestlers quit or become just part-timers. Cm Punk has achieved a lot in his WWE career. He is a 5-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time Intercontinental Champion, and a one-time Ecw Champion.

He has been involved in several iconic feuds and intriguing storylines, shaping the promotion and influencing it to a level that is nothing short of extraordinary. He is also one of the very few WWE wrestlers who have dipped their toes in professional Mma by joining the UFC. But despite his incredible achievements, the most unbelievable thing about him is his age. Who can tell that he is 46 years old? So let us take a look...

The world of music is in a state of shock. Ozzy Osbourne, the godfather of heavy metal music, has left the world, amidst doubts and speculations of committing Euthanasia. He has inspired generations of musicians and fans who continue to cherish his name. Respects for the emphatic front man of the Black Sabbath have been outpouring globally.

Interestingly, Osbourne shares a special relationship with WWE. The prolific artist has featured in the WWE programming several times during the course of his career. Thus, his tragic passing is not only a setback for world music, but the professional wrestling community also shares the grief.

In light of his legendary career and appearances inside the squared circle, here are 4 moments in the WWE that have a special place in the hearts of fans and wrestling enthusiasts alike.

4. Remarkable Win Over the Dream Team as Manager of British Bulldogs at Wrestlemania 2 Ozzy Osbourne...

Big E became one of the modern era’s most popular and captivating WWE superstars. He, along with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, formed one of the most entertaining and cohesive units in WWE history, The New Day, and they stayed together for a decade. In this journey, E also found love with a woman named Kris Yim.

Furthermore, Kris herself has an interesting wrestling connection. That could have been a possible reason for Kris to show that if given the microphone or chance to deliver a promo, she could easily surpass her husband and be even more savage than him, as seen in an exchange with E’s former friend, Xavier Woods.

Big E’s Wife Shows Her Savage Side With a Verbal Smackdown Big E & Kris Yim after announcing their engagement/ Credits: Instagram/@wwebige

Big E is an exciting attraction, especially for his charismatic promo delivery during his...

WWE has been the landscape for various talented individuals worldwide. Not only the in-ring competitors but an entire regime of backstage management, commentators, production, crew, and more help bring an extravagant experience to wrestling fans each week.

In that stance, ring announcers play an essential role in the presentation of any wrestling show. They introduce superstars and announce the verdict of matches. Two popular WWE names from different eras were Lillian Garcia and Samantha Irvin, who redefined that role with their own touch. So, it is interesting to take a look at the financial earnings from this exciting job.

What is the comparison between Samantha Irvin’s & Lillian Garcia’s Salaries? Samantha Irvin & Lillian Garcia on WWE TV/ Credits: WWE

Lillian Garcia took over the role of a full-time WWE ring announcer in 1999 and worked for more than a decade in that capacity. Samantha Irvin signed with WWE in 2021, starting...

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s post Night of Champions show…

Match #1: World Tag Team Chamopinship – Finn Bálor & Jd McDonagh def. The New Day The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The New Day had to bring out all the stops as all four competitors gave everything they had. Jd McDonagh used Kofi Kingston to hit a tremendous Spanish fly on Xavier Woods that nearly spelled the end of The New Day’s reign. Bálor then connected with the Coup de Grace on Woods to get the victory and capture the World Tag Team Championship.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Rusev def. Sheamus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Sheamus took on Rusev in an absolute banger. The Celtic Warrior and The Bulgarian Brute pulled everything from their arsenal,...

Not all goodbyes are unfortunate or bad. Some WWE superstars have proved time and again that certain exits are not only reversible, they can also astonish fans and critics alike. These comebacks become a cornerstone in the WWE storylines with the kind of performances fans witness inside the squared circle.

One such superstar who is creating waves of excitement inside the WWE these days is Goldberg. The Icon made a mesmerizing return to the WWE and confronted the World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther, straight away. Goldberg’s return to the WWE is special in many ways. Although this is not the first time the Jackhammer specialist has come back to the WWE ring, it could be his last run as a professional wrestler.

In the light of Goldberg’s high-octane return, here are 10 WWE superstars who returned better than ever after long absences from WWE.

10. Rey Mysterio Rey Mysterio on his...

Last week’s episode of Raw delivered high-stakes action with big-name players: Stephanie Vaquer and El Grande Americano each won triple-threat matches to earn a spot in the women’s and men’s Money in the Bank matches, respectively.

This week’s Raw will be the first event since Saturday's Money in the Bank, where Seth Rollins claimed the all-powerful briefcase, and with a World Heavyweight Championship match set to happen, it’s certain to be an electric night.

What else can be expected? Scroll on for everything to know about Raw this week and Money in the Bank results.

Additionally, the King and Queen of the Ring tournament matches will kick off, and John Cena, Nikki Bella, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods are listed to appear.

Click here for additional information on Money in the Bank 2025.

The June 9 episode of Raw takes place at Phx Arena in Phoenix.

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Cody Rhodes is the definition of rising from the ashes to reach the top of the food chain. The man who left WWE due to major frustrations went on to become a star in the outside world and later returned to the company to take it by storm. In doing so, he has become the face of WWE and that status has brought him immense fame and success.

Amongst those successful endeavors, Rhodes has also clinched multiple brand endorsement deals. This has been a significant boost to his financial success. However, a current champion is not appreciative of one of his deals and made his feelings completely clear.

Which current WWE champion berated Cody Rhodes’ brand endorsement deal? Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston on WWE TV/ Credits: WWE.com

In a recent rant video on his X, current one-half of the WWE World Tag Team Champion, Xavier Woods, went all out against...

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on the now Netflix-broadcast show…

Match #1: Triple Threat Money in the Bank Ladder Match Qualifier – Stephanie Vaquer def. Liv Morgan and Ivy Nile The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The final spot for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match was on the line as Stephanie Vaquer, Ivy Nile and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan battled. Vaquer, competing in her first match on Raw as a member of the Raw roster, landed the Devil’s Kiss on Morgan and Nile. Nile hit a powerbomb on Vaquer as Vaquer was giving a superplex to Morgan, but Nile could not gain the win. Morgan hit the Oblivion on Vaquer, but Nile tried to steal the victory, leading to the two fighting on the outside.

After a phenomenal run of 17 years, one of WWE’s most beloved characters, Ron Killings aka R-Truth, was released by the Stamford-based company. The man who brought the fireworks of humour was possibly someone who managed to make the most impossible things happen, and all of it through memorable splashes of laughter.

R-Truth’s departure from WWE would leave a massive void in the humour division, even though that acted as an all-important break for the fans. Pro-wrestling is all about storytelling, and the art of inducing laughs in the serious, hard-hitting business needs some crazy artistry. Over the last 17 years, R-Truth proved to the world that he belonged to the lore of legends who could fight and make people laugh.

5. R-Truth almost got The Miz cancelled The Miz celebrating his championship with R-Truth / Credit – The Miz official X

In a post on X, R-Truth was seen sharing a moment...

Netflix held it’s annual global fan event, Tudum Live on Saturday evening (May 31) and it was quite the star-studded affair.

The big event was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., with tons of Netflix stars from both scripted and unscripted programming, including Jenna Ortega, Kerry Washington and Sofia Carson, who served as the host of the evening!

Keep reading to find out more…

During the event, Netflix revealed several trailers and teaser trailers, announced premiere dates and there was even a live performance from Lady Gaga, who sang “Zombieboy” and “Abracadabra,” with an on-stage appearance from Jenna Ortega, her Wednesday season two co-star.

Check out all of the big announcements Here!

We have rounded all of the Netflix stars who were in attendance at Tudum Live, including those from One Piece, Stranger Things, Wednesday, Selling Sunset, Love Is Blind, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,...

As interesting as the world of wrestling has been made by promotions like World Wrestling Entertainment, with all the smash-hit fights and feuds taking place in the ring, it also seems to have given birth to some of the most hilarious moments. Like, the time The Rock mistook a legendary professional wrestler for being a Make-a-Wish kid. Literally.

Though surprisingly comical it sounds, it seems to be only true, considering how Hornswoggle, the very wrestler and YouTuber who became this victim at Dwayne Johnson’s hands, confessed to this story himself. And, if that wasn’t enough, what made it even funnier was the hilarious turn of events that followed suit for the little dwarf wrestler!

The Rock mistook Hornswoggle for being a Make-a-Wish kid Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. | Credits: WWE / YouTube.

Dylan Mark Postl, better known by his ring name Hornswoggle, has done some notable wonders at WWE, being...

Last week’s episode of Raw had a little bit of everything: Jey Uso and Gunther coming face-to-face for an intense conversation, Cm Punk verbally jousting with Paul Heyman, and Dominik Mysterio being taught about time zones. It was the first Raw post Backlash and tensions were brewing — and it’s only going to get more intense as Money in the Bank draws nearer, with qualifying matches kicking off on SmackDown, and continuing into Raw.

Scroll on for additional details regarding what to expect from the next episode of Raw.

Additionally, there will be Money in the Bank qualifying matches and superstars including Gunther, Penta, Liv Morgan, and Rhea Ripley. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are also listed as featured superstars.

The May 19 episode of Raw takes place at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Click here to see the upcoming schedule for Raw and other WWE...

It has been a long time since Triple H took over the chief content officer position in the WWE. Since then, he has been mainly responsible for all the major storylines. Some storylines have landed in his favor and attracted the audience. However, there have also been some terrible ones that have failed to create traction with the audience.

Among those failed storylines would be the New Day heel turn and the recent heel turn of John Cena, which does not make a lot of sense. Though Triple H has done some great work with the Bloodline story, he has to really work hard with the present John Cena storyline and with the upcoming heels, as they have to be relevant and coherent.

The failed storylines from Triple H could’ve ruined Cena’s heel arc Triple H | Credits: WWE

John Cena emerged victorious at the Elimination Chamber 2025, and Cody Rhodes...

Last week's episode of Raw brought the electricity, including a main event match between Jey Uso and Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. The clash ended in a disqualification after chaos unfolded when Cm Punk arrived with a steel chair, seeking vengeance on Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman.

The next episode of Raw comes fresh after WWE Backlash on May 10, an event that saw Randy Orton clash with John Cena for the WWE Championship. So, aside from the fallout from Backlash, what can be expected from the next episode of Raw? Check below for everything we know so far.

Additionally, Cm Punk is set to speak for the first time since WrestleMania and Gunther, Seth Rollins, Dominik Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods are all listed as featured superstars.

After Raw went off the air, Jey Uso was greeting fans when Logan Paul sucker-punched him — a...

Last week's episode of Raw featured Logan Paul calling out Jey Uso as he set his sights on the World Heavyweight Championship, the in-ring return of Jd McDonagh, and Bron Breakker scoring a statement win over Sami Zayn — capped off with a brutal Curb Stomp from Breakker’s new ally, Seth Rollins, to close the show.

With WWE Backlash happening on May 10, tension is rising across the board. So far, the card includes Pat McAfee being set to go one-on-one with Gunther, as well as Becky Lynch (who admitted to attacking Bayley before WrestleMania) challenging Lyra Valkyria for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

So, with the first post-WrestleMania premier show looming, what can be expected on Raw? Check below for everything we know so far.

Additionally, Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest, and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) are listed to appear.

The May 5 episode of Raw will...

Last week’s episode of Raw came the night after WrestleMania 41, and it delivered excellent matches and shocking plot twists. After a monumental two-night show where championship belts swapped hands, Joe Hendry made a thrilling appearance, and Becky Lynch triumphantly returned, Raw carried the momentum. The action-packed night kicked off with Randy Orton delivering an Rko to John Cena, and featured massive moments like Rusev’s return, Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship celebration, and Bron Breakker spearing Cm Punk and Roman Reigns to officially align himself with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman.

So what comes next? Let’s take a look at what we know for sure ahead of the next episode of Raw, and revisit what’s gone down leading up to it.

No matches have been announced just yet, but the list of featured superstars who will appear includes Gunther, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Bron Breakker, Kofi Kingston,...

Welcome to this review of night one of WWE’s Wrestlemania 41 pay-per-view, which was broadcast live from Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s see what went down on Saturday’s show…

Match #1: World Heavyweight Championship – Jey Uso def. Gunther The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Yeet! Jey Uso submitted Gunther to win the World Heavyweight Championship in front of a raucous WrestleMania 41 crowd at Allegiant Stadium. Uso immediately brought the fight to The Ring General, dropping the champion and forcing a stunned Gunther to collect himself out of the ring. It wasn’t long before the champion used his strength advantage to weigh on the challenger, though, including tearing Uso’s chest with his razor-like chops. Gunther seemingly had the match won when he smashed Uso with the World Heavyweight Title and landed a splash, but the challenger refused to give up. Uso continued to battle out of precarious situations,...

As a WWE fan, there are names that are attached to great matches and great moments. John Cena and Randy Orton are two of them. Their feud has lasted nearly 20 years, which is a substantial piece of wrestling history that displays Cena’s unwavering fire and Orton’s unforgiving disrespect.

Their relationship outside of the wrestling business, as they have been childhood friends, helps elevate their arguments in the squared circle.

The two share something special, as per my feelings. On Monday Night Raw after Wrestlemania 41, Randy took the WWE Universe by surprise with an Rko on Cena. In one moment, Triple H helped revitalize a feud that has been dormant for 11 years now, and it was evident that this storyline is still extremely exciting.

One of the greatest on-screen rivalries

Cena and Orton’s rivalry started in 2005, and as a fan, seeing them trade blows over the WWE Championship was just magic.

The big night for wrestling fans just wrapped up its 41st edition! The Show of Shows had a great Night One with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Cm Punk main eventing in a triple threat match, even though the Cody Rhodes vs John Cena match on Night Two did not live up to its expectations. Did you know that three of these superstars are among the top 20 wrestlers with the most WrestleMania appearances?

Some of the biggest stars in wrestling have appeared more than ten times in WrestleMania events. The record for the most appearances is held by none other than The Undertaker, who is also famous for his ‘Streak’. John Cena just cracked into the top five with his 17th appearance at WrestleMania.

After a hugely successful event last year, Triple H (also on this list) was hellbent on creating an even bigger spectacle with WrestleMania 41 this year. However,...

The first night of WrestleMania 41 was full of surprises and mostly shocks. The night kicked off with the title match, and Jey Uso pulled one of the biggest upsets of the year. The Queen failed to get hold of her throne one more time. A new United States champion was also crowned at WrestleMania 41. We even witnessed one of the biggest betrayals of the year as well.

From the Uso splashes to powerful spears, here are the full results of the first night of WrestleMania 41.

Jey Uso defeats Gunther to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the year

Gunther, the Ring General, entered WrestleMania 41 with a 259-day streak as a WWE heavyweight champion. Gunther has been a brutal and tough opponent. In the storyline buildup with Jey Uso, he assaulted his brother, Jimmy, and left him with blood all around. Jey Uso was determined to give some back to Gunther.

WrestleMania is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever. On Night 2’s main event, a ruthless heel John Cena is set to clash with the red-hot Cody Rhodes in a high-stakes showdown that could shake the very foundation of WWE. But that’s not all. Brace yourself for chaos as Roman Reigns, Cm Punk, and Seth Rollins collide in a triple-threat war for supremacy. Rivalries will ignite, legends will be tested, and history will be made.

Many retired WWE stars, such as Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker, are also expected to make a surprise appearance at the event. In addition to the main event delights, WrestleMania promises many other thrilling and brutal fights.

Here are the salaries of stars who are about to perform at WrestleMania 41 Night 1

Night 1 of WrestleMania 41 promises actual chaos with a roster filled with exciting matchups between some of the biggest names in the promotion.

Being a professional wrestler is not an easy job, and oftentimes, it takes wrestlers a tremendous amount of effort, time, pain, and money to make it through. While most realize their dreams of being professional wrestlers early on, spending all their time on achieving the dream, there are plenty of WWE champs today who had no inclination to enter the field.

WWE icons like Dave Bautista, Kofi Kingston, Trish Stratus, and John Cena, all had different jobs and a pretty normal career until a wrestling opportunity found them. While all of them have since gone on to become WWE champs, a rising star is following in their wake, having pursued a similar career trajectory as these wrestling stalwarts: Tiffany Stratton.

One of the few stars to shine as brightly as she does in today’s electrifying world of professional wrestling, Tiffany Stratton potentially has a long and successful career ahead of her.

WrestleMania features grand entrances and action-packed matches. While it created an enthralling atmosphere for the fans throughout the years, probably none outmatched the kind of entrance the New Day took in Dragon Ball gear, with Xavier Woods leading the line along with Big E and Kofi Kingston.

WWE superstars have, over the years, utilized their love for anime characters to make their entry on the grandest stage of the WWE more unique and out-of-the-box. Be it the Sailor Moon character, which Sasha Banks adapted to, or Zelina Vega’s Naruto look, anime’s impact on the WWE is undeniable.

Xavier Woods as an anime character. (Image Credit: WWE)

But the New Day took the admiration of everyone’s favourite character to another level. On the grandest stage of the WWE, the New Day put together a symbolic show that displayed an unquestionable love for anime characters.

Xavier Woods’s love...

Brennan Lee Mulligan has shown “Dimension 20” viewers countless new worlds as the dungeon master of Dropout’s tabletop actual play series, but now he’s stepping into a new realm: professional wrestling.

The latest season of “Dimension 20,” “Titan Takedown,” is a four-episode side quest that swaps Mulligan’s usual crew of comics and D&d aficionados for a quartet of WWE wrestlers: Bayley, Chelsea Green, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods/Austin Creed.

Though Dungeons & Dragons and pro-wrestling may seem like two different universes, Mulligan says the idea for a wrestling season of “Dimension 20” has been brewing for some time. “These wrestlers have tons of fans among the Dropout staff and the ‘Dimension 20’ cast and crew,” he told Variety.

“We’d had Austin [Creed] on ‘Um, Actually’ and word got to me that he loved playing D&d, so there was immediately a connection there. I was like ‘Oh,...

Peacock has revealed the trailer and key art for WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle, which will begin streaming on Friday, April 11. Matt Braine directed the special, which James Duell produced.

Featuring never-before-seen footage from the WWE archives, WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle follows the making of the Las Vegas WrestleMania in 1993 that paved the path forward for the company.

From the chaos outside Caesars Palace to the action inside the ring, the documentary pulls back the curtain on the “World’s Largest Toga Party” with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the event.

The documentary premieres on Friday, April 11, exclusively on Peacock, just ahead of the highly anticipated WrestleMania 41, set in the same city as WrestleMania IX more than 30 years later. WrestleMania 41 streams live exclusively on Peacock on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, at 7 Et/4 Pt.

Becoming a Spectacle features commentary from WWE Hall of Famers and Superstars, including Bret “The Hitman” Hart,...

Peacock is taking fans back to the "World's Largest Toga Party" with its latest WWE Original documentary, WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle — and the official trailer has just dropped ahead of its April 11 premiere. The documentary will also feature never-before-seen footage from the WWE archives and brand-new interviews with legends of the squared circle, and will allow audiences to pull the curtain back on one of the most unforgettable and bizarre events in WrestleMania history. While WrestleMania has always been an event of pomp and circumstance, this one — set against the glitzy chaos of Las Vegas in 1993 — took the biscuit when it came to over-the-top displays.

The documentary charts the making of WWE’s ninth annual showcase — a Roman-themed outdoor extravaganza at Caesars Palace that would help shape the future of the brand, including all the misfires, the disasters, and the elephants — yes, elephants.

The trailer also teases appearances from...

Cm Punk has always been a polarizing figure in professional wrestling. Love him or hate him for his approach, his actions still left undeniable change in the wrestling business. During his initial WWE run, as well as his current return, Cm Punk has always been giving fans something special with his technicality, mic skills, and youthful rebelliousness.

Even after having multiple world championships, iconic promos, and memorable feuds, there was always one accolade that was absent during Punk’s first WWE stint, main eventing WrestleMania. The WWE superstar often expressed his frustration about this one missing accomplishment that became his character’s motivation.

Cm Punk | Credit: WWE YouTube

Finally, in 2025, Cm Punk’s patience paid off. After his return, the Voice of the Voiceless will at last fulfill his dream of headlining WrestleMania in a Triple Threat match against Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. But before he potentially creates his greatest ‘Mania moment yet,...

In the world of professional wrestling, the fans have seen some of the most captivating and exciting in-ring athletes competing in top promotions. Some of the most recognised names have emerged in the global juggernaut of wrestling, i.e., World Wrestling Entertainment.

WWE superstars are considered global icons in the world of wrestling. Right from the days of Hulk Hogan’s raging phenomenon, Hulkamania, to Steve Austin raising hell in the Attitude era, and all the way to the modern era of relevancy dominated by Roman Reigns, there have been major stars who defined the business.

Roman Reigns as WWE Champion/ Credit: WWE

However, all of those in-ring athletes came from different backgrounds, states, and countries with each of them having their own experiences. Some of these stars had already begun to pursue wrestling during their high school days, while others were involved in other types of sports.

How was...

John Cena decided to mark the end of his career in 2024, announcing his retirement plans at the WWE Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. The 16-time World Champion announced a ‘farewell tour’ that will see the end of his career in December 2025 and Cena appearing for close to 30-40 dates.

The Champ’s farewell tour started with his first match as part of the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble, which he failed to win. However, Cena bounced back with a win in the Elimination Chamber match to secure his spot in the main event of WrestleMania 41.

John Cena at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025/ Credit: WWE

Moreover, much like Cena, there are other names on the current WWE roster who are towards the end of their careers and could soon be hanging up their boots for good. Here are the top four WWE stars who may end up retiring soon, much like...

In an unexpected crossover, four WWE Superstars are stepping away from the ring and into the realm of tabletop role-playing. Dimension 20: Titan Takedown, a new five-episode mini-series from Dropout, will feature Bayley, Chelsea Green, Xavier Woods, and Kofi Kingston trading body slams for dice rolls as they embark on a Dungeons & Dragons adventure unlike any before. The series will premiere on April 2, just a few weeks ahead of WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, and will be hosted by Dimension 20’sBrennan Lee Mulligan.

Four WWE superstars are stepping outside the squared circle and into the dome. Dropout has released the first trailer for “Dimension 20: Titan Takedown,” a long-rumored crossover season featuring professional wrestlers from the WWE.

Bayley, Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston will enter the dome for a five-part side quest guided by D20’s intrepid game master, Brennan Lee Mulligan. The new season will premiere April 2, just three short weeks away from Wrestlemania.

According to a press release, the season is set in ancient Athens, and features the newly minted “righteous wrestlers” as they roll the dice and fight for glory in the “fabled” Titan Takedown, a “wrestling event of epic proportions.”

Bayley will play minotaur barbarian Thea Kittleroo, while Chelsea Green will bring tabaxi rogue Tabatha to life. Long-time Dungeons and Dragons fan Xavier Woods plays monk Julius Mortem, while his New Day...

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on the now Netflix-broadcast show!

Match #1: Triple Threat Match – Ludwig Kaiser def. Penta and Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After his enigmatic debut, Penta took on Ludwig Kaiser and Pete Dunne in a thrilling Triple Threat Match. Penta showcased his tremendous athleticism, delivering a hurricanrana to Dunne that sent Dunne straight into Kaiser. As Penta looked to clinch the win, Kaiser yanked the back of Penta’s mask, allowing Dunne to hit a Bitter End on Penta. Kaiser, however, broke up the pinfall. Penta shockingly hit a Mexican Destroyer on Dunne, but Kaiser took advantage by sending Penta outside the ring and landing a Ddt on Dunne to steal the match.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: The New Day def.

Rey Mysterio is regarded as one of the greatest luchadors in professional wrestling. He took the legacy of his predecessors and touched greater heights than was unimaginable for the size and stature of a wrestler like him.

The Master of the 619 made his debut in WWE in 2002. He began his rise to the top, battling opponents like Eddie Guerrero, Randy Orton, and Big Show. Four years after his debut, Rey Mysterio captured the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22 in memorable fashion.

Although he left the company in 2015 and explored outside promotions, it was in 2018 that he returned, and since then, he has been a strong part of the active roster. In doing so, Rey Mysterio has wrestled 1500 matches in WWE, which is a historic feat for any superstar in the company.

Rey Meysterio’s Mysterio-inspired outfit. Credits: WWE

However, the former two-time WWE World Champion is still not at the top of that list.

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s Netflix-broadcast show!

Match #1: Penta def. Ludwig Kaiser The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Penta scored another huge Raw victory when he took down Ludwig Kaiser with the Sarcafice/Penta Driver to settle their Royal Rumble dispute, or so he thought. When Pete Dunne interrupted Penta’s post-match celebration, it opened the door for Kaiser to unleash a vicious post-match attack.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: The New Day def. Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After an altercation between Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul, The Maverick took out The Legendary Luchador at ringside before throwing him back in the ring. This paved the way for Kofi Kingston to hit Rey with Trouble in Paradice for the three-count.

The New Day's reign as one of the most beloved tag teams in WWE history took another nosedive on WWE Raw this week, but this time, they were hilariously betrayed by someone they thought they could always count on—their own family. The New Day has been on the downward spiral ever since Big E was tragically betrayed by Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who turned heel on the beloved big man, but this was truly a new low for the once-mighty tag team.

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s Netflix-broadcast show!

Match #1: Rey Mysterio def. Kofi Kingston The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Shortly after the official sent Xavier Woods to the backstage area for tripping Rey Mysterio, The Legendary Luchador scored a quick pinfall on Kofi Kingston.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Nia Jax def. Bayley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Moments after Nia Jax defeated Bayley with the Annihilator in the final moments of an explosive showdown, Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley charged the ring to ignite a huge brawl with Nia Jax before challenging Jax to a title match on Saturday Night’s Main Event.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #3: Penta def. Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:...

A WWE title is a dream for all wrestlers, who strive for years to win them. However, the victory does not stop there as the winners also have to defend their title before the next one in line challenges their reign. While some wrestlers defend their titles for hundreds of days, some could not even last minutes.

This week in the USA, the social media platform TikTok was blocked due to privacy concerns. However, the platform was restored within the weekend due to the reported intervention of President-elect Donald Trump. Social media was rife with memes about things that lasted shorter than the TikTok ban and these WWE title reigns are some of them.

1. The Big Show – 45 seconds The Big Show | Credits: WWE

The Big Show is one of the most popular WWE stars of the ‘90s and 2000s. At seven feet, he is one of the tallest wrestlers, and...

In what Michael Cole called "the worst kept secret in the business" during his debut match, Penta is officially in the WWE. As of the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, the WWE unveiled their new star luchador by having him defeat Chad Gable. After one match and one promo, Penta received a raucous ovation. Needless to say, a star was born.

Needless to say, 2025 is expected to be a breakout year for Penta under the WWE banner. Everyone expects big things for the former Aew champion, but everyone is curious as to who he could be feuding with and having matches against this year. Looking at the Raw roster alone, the possibilities are endless. As the new year rings in, now seems like the perfect time to speculate as to who Mr. Cero Miedo will show zero fear against in 2025.

Penta vs. Rey Mysterio The History Is There

During Raw's episode,...

2025 is a big year for the WWE, and the company is not hesitating to kick things off in style. January 6, 2025 marks the night that Netflix becomes Monday Night Raw's home. Expectations are high as Raw debuts on Netflix, especially after the Netflix Kickoff Show teased what WWE's calendar year will look like moving forward on the streaming service.

Most importantly, there are high expectations for a select few WWE Superstars expected to play the most valuable roles for Raw in 2025. These are the Superstars who not only made an impact in 2024 but are expected to strive even further in 2025. Some honorable mentions are Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Bianca Belair who are featured prominently in the Netflix promotion but aren't official members of Raw's roster. John Cena is worth mentioning for his farewell tour, but it's more important to focus on Raw's most consistent flagbearers of 2024 who are ready to...

Netflix and absolutely no chill. The WWE’s franchise show “Monday Night Raw” made its debut on the streaming platform last night, and major stars came out, championships and bragging rights were earned, and hip-hop beefs were addressed.

Only in the WWE can you see Travis Scott don a championship belt, Kendrick Lamar get dissed in his hometown, and Hulk Hogan get booed in one show. Yet that’s par for the course at something like the “Raw” event, which broadcasted live from the new multi-billion dollar Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, home of the LA Clippers.

The evening began with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shedding his badass “heel” persona (that’s wrestling for bad guy) and talking sincerely, thanking the WWE Universe and even giving gratitude to rival Cody Rhodes, the Universal Champion that he bloodied and pinned in the ring last year.

The Rock also gave props to his real-life cousin Roman Reigns,...

There's no doubt that WWE is flying high heading into 2025. They're setting attendance records on an almost weekly basis, while also regaining their niche in pop culture. The company can easily claim that they are the greatest pro wrestling organization of all time and the most vaunted in history. For decades, World Wrestling Entertainment has provided its fans with more amazing matches and memories than any other promotion ever.

Time has turned the page on several of these encounters. While fans easily look back on massive moments like Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant in the Silverdome or the coronation of Cody Rhodes as WWE Champion at WrestleMania Xl, there are many sensational showdowns that the audience often forget about. With such a massive library of programming, that's understandable. Many WWE diamonds have been lost in the rough, and some of the greatest matches have become mere afterthoughts. However, they...

The final Monday Night Raw on Cable Television before WWE moves its signature show to Netflix next week was one rammed full of incident. Cm Punk and Seth Rollins had an all-timer of a mic battle that simply has to be seen to be believed. Both men were left snarling at each other as Raw went off the air. No punches were thrown. Just molten hot rage and personal, below-the-belt jibes.

Elsewhere, Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria will compete for the first Women's Intercontinental Championship. Sheamus returned to attack Ludwig Kaiser, The New Day were a nuisance all evening and landed a match with Rey Mysterio and the Lwo. Damian Priest and The War Raiders defeated The Judgment Day, and Chad Gable's renaissance continued with a win over Otis.

The New Day opened Raw to a chorus of boos. Jey Uso took over on the mic, before being interrupted...

WWE aired its penultimate Monday Night Raw on cable television, as the company begins to make its way towards its Netflix Debut. Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn in a Main Event that included the Bloodline invading Raw to take out Sami and Jey Uso. Damian Priest and the War Raiders started a new partnership, the former World Champion defeated Dominik Mysterio via Dq. Dexter Lumis also defeated Miz by Dq, as The Final Testament and The Wyatt Sicks continued their intense feud.

Elsewhere, Seth Rollins and Jackie Redmond had an intense interview about his upcoming match with Cm Punk, Chad gable defeated Akira Tozawa and will face Otis on Raw next week, and Iyo Sky is now in the Intercontinental Championship tournament, replacing Kairi Sane and defeating Natalya and Isla Dawn to reach the semi-final stage.

Drew McIntyre is interrupted by Sami Zayn while opening Raw Iyo Sky defeated Natalya...

It's no secret that anime's influence on mainstream culture grows every day, with several entertainment personalities not being shy about their passion for the Japanese-born media form. Of course, WWE Superstars are no exception, and in recent years, no one has shown their otaku soul more than the legendary tag team and faction The New Day. Xavier Woods, Big E, and Kofi Kingston have delighted fans over the course of the last ten years with anime-inspired apparel and other references, including a spectacular Saiyan armor costume for WrestleMania 33.

However, The New Day has recently brought their passion for anime to the next level, using two iconic Dragon Ball characters to tease the next unexpected twist in a current storyline that sees Woods and Kingston clash with each other for the first time in a decade. As tensions have been brewing in The New Day for months, pro wrestling tradition dictates...

The New Day is, by far, WWE's most decorated tag team. Before The Usos broke their record, The New Day were WWE's longest reigning Tag Team Champions in company history, being the first in the modern era to overtake Demolition's historic reign - and that's just one of the accomplishments for the 12-time tag champions, more reigns than any other team in company history except for The Dudley Boyz at 18, but this includes their eight Extreme Championship Wrestling and one World Championship Wrestling tag team title reigns.

The New Day will celebrate its 10th anniversary on the December 2nd, 2024, episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. However, there's no reason to celebrate for Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston, who continue to see trouble in paradise as their months' worth of dissent is close to bringing the group to collapse.

How could WWE's most celebrated, cohesive, and longest-lasting tag team suddenly...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: The Creed Brothers def. Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

As The Creeds obstructed the official in the corner during a Tornado Tag Team Match, Chad Gable suddenly leaped up onto the apron and twisted Rey Mysterio’s mask sideways. With the WWE Hall of Famer blinded, The Creeds seized the opportunity and picked up the quick pinfall.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Ludwig Kaiser def. Bron Breakker (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

At the height of the action, Sheamus suddenly charged down the ramp and attacked Ludwig Kaiser at ringside to bring a premature end to the Imperium Superstar’s match against Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker. After the bell, an...

It's Survivor Series week, as WWE rolled into the Desert Diamond Arena for Monday Night Raw. Gunther was again left broken at the hands of Damian Priest. The two opened the show with Priest eviscerating the World Heavyweight Champion, before putting him through a table ahead of their match this Saturday. A Triple Threat Intercontinental Championship match was added to Survivor Series, as Sheamus, Ludwig Kaiser, and Bron Breakker brawled all the way to the top of the entrance. The Judgment Day retained their tag team titles by the skin of their teeth from the vibrant and reenergized War Raiders.

Meanwhile, a new, much-requested championship was unveiled, and there will be a tournament to crown the first Women's Intercontinental Champion. The New Day stole the night with a passionate and personal argument ahead of next Monday's 10-year anniversary celebration. Nikki Cross attacked Scarlet Bordeaux as The Wyatt Sicks continued to...