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John Cena is set to star in Netflix’s next big action-comedy alongside Kevin Hart, becoming the second WWE star to share the screen with the comedian, after Dwayne Johnson. The Leading Man is an adaptation of the Jeremy Haun and B. Clay Moore comic series, where Cena will be a self-absorbed movie star who discovers that his co-star, played by Hart, is a real-life agent (via Deadline).

At this moment, Cena is riding the DC high! He’s delivered a crowd-pleasing cameo in Superman, and James Gunn’s reboot feature is having an excellent box office run, having made $578.8 million worldwide (via The Numbers). Plus, he’s also ready to return as the brash antihero in Peacemaker season 2.

Peacemaker’s John Cena Is Set to Shake Up the Action Scene in The Leading Man John Cena in Peacemaker | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

Before joining Kevin Hart on The Leading Man,...

Roman Reigns is Hollywood-bound, and he has adopted the Quentin Tarantino strategy that will make him the next Dwayne Johnson. During an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair, The Tribal Chief spilled the beans on how he decided to be extremely selective about his films, similar to Tarantino, keeping his calendar open for other ventures.

While talking to the media outlet, Reigns shared that his WWE contract is nearing its end, and he thinks that it’s time to take on a less physically intense form of entertainment. Thus, hinting at transitioning to the film industry and doing roles that intrigue him. He said,

After I finish the contract that I’m in, we probably got another year or two max. Then it’s time to take on a less physical form of entertainment. I almost want to model it after Tarantino, where we’re not just doing anything and everything.

John Cena has yet to win one prestigious title in the WWE, the Intercontinental Championship. And since he missed out on this recognition, he is one of the few WWE longtimers to not have a Grand Slam in his career. After winning his record 17th Championship title at WrestleMania 41 this year, Cena would love to add a Grand Slam title to the mix as well.

In WWE, the Grand Slam Championship is an honor bestowed upon wrestlers who have won at least four certain titles in their career. Interestingly, a wrestler must have achieved the Triple Crown Championship by winning three titles to achieve the Grand Slam with the fourth one. However, only winning the WWE Championship would earn you the Triple Crown title.

So, what does he need to become a Grand Slam Champion? According to the modern rules, a WWE wrestler should have held the following titles to...

If there’s one WWE superstar who has risen to prominence in recent times, it’s Stephanie Vaquer. Apart from being WWE’s sweetheart, she has asserted domination inside the ring. One noticeable feature of her persona is the face paint, which is both distinct and beautiful. During an interview with WrestleZone, she revealed that the Japanese practice of Kintsugi is the inspiration behind black and gold stripes on her face.

According to Vaquer, Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form that involves repairing broken pottery by mending the cracks with gold. Rather than hiding the damage, Kintsugi highlights it, turning the breakage into a unique and beautiful part of the object’s history. The philosophy behind Kintsugi embraces imperfection. The story behind Vaquer taking inspiration from it is equally interesting.

Stephanie Vaquer Reveals the Backstory Behind Her Face Paint Stephanie Vaquer as a prolific WWE talent. (Image Credit: WWE...

After a chaotic, story-heavy Night 1, WWE returned to MetLife Stadium for the second half of its ambitious two-night SummerSlam event. Night 2 focused more on emotional storytelling and satisfying conclusions, though, true to WWE form, it still delivered one last gut-punch surprise before the lights went out.

Things kicked off with a fast-paced Triple Threat for the Women’s World Championship, with Naomi, Rhea Ripley, and Iyo Sky putting on one of the better opening matches of the year. Naomi retained her title with a clever roll-up after Ripley nailed Sky with a massive avalanche Riptide. It was quick, chaotic, and crisp. After the bell, Ripley’s gesture of lifting an injured Sky onto her back earned her huge cheers, an unexpected emotional beat that set the tone for the rest of the night.

Next up, Becky Lynch defended her Women’s Intercontinental Title in a brutal no-disqualification match against Lyra Valkyria.

Naomi just held on to her WWE Championship in a triple-threat match against stars like Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, but despite the dominating victory, it doesn’t really feel like she’s getting the respect she deserves. On the latest episode of Raw, she was in the middle of a promo, calling the women she’s got issues with, but right in the middle of it, WWE cut to commercial.

Cutting off a current champion of the roster mid-promo felt like a straight-up slap in the face. There’s no clear reason behind it; maybe it was just a timing thing since WWE episodes are always on a tight schedule.

Fans React as WWE Refuses to Air Naomi’s Full Promo on Raw After Summerslam Naomi with her WWE championship belt | Credits- WWE

Naomi’s been killing it lately, not just holding a championship, but also playing a huge...

WWE SummerSlam Night 2 is officially over, and we have a lot to talk about. John Cena finally lost his championship to Cody Rhodes in an absolute thriller of a match. But the biggest shock came right after, when Brock Lesnar showed up out of nowhere and attacked Cena out of the blue.

The night was full of surprises, like Bayley jumping into the fight between Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria, and the chaos during the Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa match with the Mft and Jimmy Uso getting involved. It was one twist after another all night long.

Honestly, after the amazing show Triple H put on for Night 1, we had a feeling Night 2 would be just as wild, and it didn’t disappoint. Triple H started the show with one simple promise that Night 2 was gonna be bigger, better, and make Night 1 look like just a warm-up, and it...

Long before she became WWE’s Eradicator and tied the knot with Buddy Matthews, Rhea Ripley was your average fangirl with cardboard cutouts of her crushes. And while she didn’t have Zac Efron from ‘High School Musical’ in her room, she sure did have professional wrestler, Michael “The Miz” Mizanin.

Not only was she a superfan of the WWE Champion, but she also had a life-size cardboard cutout of the man. The cutout showed Mizanin, wearing nothing but a pair of underwear with his signature phrase, “I’m Awesome” printed on it.

It looks like his head was also adorned with a headband that read, “B’day Boy”. In a picture that either many of you forgot or never saw, a young Rhea Ripley stood beside the cutout, posing, as party streamers were scattered across the room.

Check it out:

Rhea had a crush on Miz

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Blake Monroe is slowly making waves as one of the top talents in WWE’s developmental territories, Nxt. She made a mark in professional wrestling with her two-year tenure in rival promotion, All Elite Wrestling. However, this proved to be pivotal for her career and led to her signing with the Global Juggernaut of Wrestling in 2025.

While the fans are very much aware of her onscreen character, hard-hitting matches, and rivalry with stars like Toni Storm in Aew, there is a completely different side to Monroe behind the scenes. Here are ten lesser-known facts about WWE Nxt’s bombshell signing:

10. A World Travelled In-Ring Competitor Mariah May was a former Aew talent/ Credits: X/@BlakeMonroeWWE

Much like many wrestlers have done to make it to the big leagues, Blake Monroe also began her journey on the independent circuit. Her full-fledged career as an in-ring performer began somewhere around 2019. Following that,...

WWE Unreal has unravelled new talking points amongst wrestling enthusiasts. One such development surfaced during the planning of the Women’s Royal Rumble 2025, when Ed Koskey, the Senior Vice President of Creative Writing in the WWE, suggested that Chelsea Green should win the women’s Royal Rumble this year. Fortunately, WWE creative, spearheaded by Triple H, did not pursue this idea altogether for the Rumble this year.

However, his suggestion for how the former Women’s United States Champion could win the Royal Rumble was nothing short of unconventional. He proposed that entrant #29 would cause a double elimination, leaving no one in the ring. As a result, entrant #30, Chelsea Green, would win the match by simply entering as the last remaining competitor.

The revelation unveiled the kind of brainstorming the creative heads of the company perform behind the scenes before Ple events. Additionally, other names were also discussed between the...

Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio’s onscreen act has played wonders for their WWE careers, where both wrestlers have grown to be absolute fan favorites. However, for Cm Punk, it was quite hard to believe that WWE really pitched such a storyline, where a woman like Ripley was with Dirty Dom.

Punk and Ripley both appeared as guests on E-Man’s Movie Reviews podcast to promote WWE: Unreal, The Best in the World, shared how nobody is going to believe that the Eradicator is in a relationship with Dom, and mocked the pitch. He said,

One time, they wanted her to be in a relationship with Dominic Mysterio. Who’s going to believe that? Who’s going to believe that? Hey everybody, here’s a Greek goddess, and she’s with this f**king nerd. Like, come on. Come on. That’s exposing that exposes the business more than anything...

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 show…

Match #1: Aj Styles & The Kabuki Warriors def. Dominik Mysterio and Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although Roxanne Perez put herself in danger by standing between Aj Styles and Dominik Mysterio, The Kabuki Warriors helped neutralize the Women’s Tag Team Champions and set up Styles to pins the Intercontinental Champion en route to their title match at SummerSlam.

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

Sheamus knocked an interfering Rusev off the apron before defeating Grayson Waller with a Brogue Kick out of nowhere. After the bell, Rusev quickly attacked The Celtic Warrior with a shillelagh.

My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #3: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky,...

“We’re going to lift the curtain. We are going to show you things you’ve never seen in this show,” WWE Hall of Famer and Chief Content Officer Triple H said in announcing its docuseries collaboration with Netflix. The question is, do we really need to see this?

“WWE: Unreal” gives the audience unprecedented access, going backstage with WWE Superstars and staff as they bring the company’s biggest spectacles to life from the Royal Rumble to WrestleMania.

When I was younger, I believed that The Undertaker was a dead man walking, Umaga was a tribal chief and Vince McMahon was an egomaniacal billionaire… Maybe that last one was true. There was a real magic in keeping kayfabe alive as audiences get lost in the compelling storylines that make the matches and rivalries more believable.

The upcoming Netflix sports documentary is controversial within the wrestling fan community as it...

Hulk Hogan has been quite a controversial figure in WWE, but that has not stopped WWE from giving him a fitting tribute last week on SmackDown and tonight on Raw. What made it more intriguing is how Cm Punk, the man who loathed The Hulkamaniac to the core, was present on the front row during his tribute. In his typical manner, Punk facially expressed that he was not too thrilled to be there.

However, not everyone had the same character growth as the Second City Saint. Seth Rollins and Aj Styles, who equally detest the wrestling icon, were absent during the 10-bell salute. Rollins’ absence could be understood, but Styles, who was later part of the show with the Kabuki Warriors, was taking on the Judgement Day. Thus, subtly conveying their indifference towards the Hall of Famer’s demise at the age of 71.

Cm Punk Doubles Down on Hulk Hogan...

The go-home episode of Monday Night Raw before the first-ever two-night SummerSlam 2025 has finally reached its climax, and it ended emphatically in Detroit, Michigan. The show was expected to deliver a major build-up before the high-stakes Ple event, and it did so.

With the conclusion of this Monday Night Raw, the battle lines are now drawn for major matches between WWE superstars at SummerSlam. Only time will tell whether something unconventional occurs at the Ple event, or the superstars sitting at the top outshine the underdogs.

In light of this remarkable episode of the red roster, here are the major developments from the night at Detroit, Michigan.

Monday Night Raw celebrates Hulk Hogan’s legacy WWE honoring Hulk Hogan’s legacy at Monday Night Raw. (Image Credit: WWE)

Monday Night Raw started with a 10-bell salute for WWE legend and Hall of Famer, Hulk Hogan, with the entire locker room...

WWE Raw will be one of the last stops on the road to their biggest event of the Summer, SummerSlam 2025, which is almost approaching its finish line. Before the superstars reach MetLife Stadium for the first-ever two-night SummerSlam in the history of the Premium Live Event, they will bring the action on the red brand this week.

The show will take place on July 28th at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Many top names like Roman Reigns, Cm Punk, Nikki Bella, Jey Uso, and others have been announced for the go-home edition of Raw before SummerSlam. Here are six last-minute predictions that can happen on WWE Raw and have a direct impact on SummerSlam later this weekend.

6. Naomi Takes Out Her SummerSlam Opponents on WWE Raw Naomi at WWE Evolution 2025/Credits: WWE

Ever since Naomi was revealed to be Jade Cargill’s mystery assailant, she underwent a huge transformation this year.

Wrestling has never been bigger than it’s been these last few years. Yes, according to the numbers, that would even include the Attitude Era. And it’s thanks to stars like Cm Punk and Rhea Ripley, who have accumulated massive fanbases that transcended the wrestling world. And with WWE going to Netflix earlier this year, the brand has never had a wider reach. And they’re trying to capitalize on that with a new documentary series that takes a look at the behind-the-scenes to a degree that we haven’t quite seen before. Sure, we’ve seen plenty of documentaries in the past, but WWE Unreal gets into the creative process more than ever, even showing us the writing room during key moments from Wrestlemania Season.

Cm Punk and Rhea Ripley are two of my favorite wrestlers of all time, so it was an absolute honor to interview them for WWE Unreal.

WWE legend Sid Vicious came from the golden age of wrestling that was prevalent in the 1990s. Then known as WWF, which Vince McMahon later turned into WWE, Sid was a relatively prominent name in the business. Dubbed as ‘Sycho Sid’, he was a dangerous, unorthodox character in the company who was wrestling in the main event scene.

He remained an active competitor for a number of years and battled various professional and personal demons throughout his life. Finally, over two decades after Sid Vicious had outlasted his prime as a wrestler, he met with a tragic end to his life.

Sid Vicious Valiantly Fought a Long Battle Against Cancer Sid Vicious as part of WWE/ Credits: WWE.com

Sid Vicious had been living the life of a professional wrestler for years. This came with its own pros and cons. In the past, he had been arrested for the possession of marijuana in 2011 in Shelby County.

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 show…

Match #1: Sheamus def. Rusev The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Sheamus and Rusev collided in another epic battle. Sheamus connected with a huge clothesline from the top of the ropes onto Rusev on the outside, but Rusev hit The Celtic Warrior with a fallaway slam onto the announce table. The Celtic Warrior executed 10 Beats of the Bodhran before dialing up the Brogue Kick, but The Bulgarian Brute evaded it and hit a bruising powerbomb. Rusev tried to nail a Machka Kick, but Sheamus landed a high knee strike to leave both down. Rusev hit a huge kick before cinching in the Accolade, but Sheamus forced the break. Rusev exposed the turnbuckle, but it backfired as Sheamus sent Rusev face-first into the exposed steel.

In recent years, wrestling has once again gained prominence, thanks to Paul “Triple H” Levesque for introducing some positive changes in WWE. This shift marked a new era in the company, signing new talents, who will ensure a safe environment inside the ring, which perhaps is one of the biggest changes in the history of WWE.

The matches are more intense and carry more drama, which sometimes seeps through the camera to backstage. While WWE has released several documentaries that show us what happens behind the scenes of the wrestling brand, busting the myth with WWE: Unreal. The latest 5-episode docuseries would feature real insight into what goes on backstage that turns a WWE Superstar into a WWE attraction.

What makes Unreal a distinct documentary is how the Cco talked in the trailer about the work that goes into creating a phenomenal storyline that will take you by surprise. However,...

The stage is set for SummerSlam 2025, where Cm Punk will come face to face with Gunther, the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion. The match is deemed a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where the two greats of wrestling will face off at the biggest premium live event of the summer. However, Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s creative decision has once again come into the picture, which makes fans hate him to the core.

Tonight’s Monday Night Raw segment had the potential to be the most explosive one, where the two wrestlers confronted each other in a battle of words. The Ring General explained how he will make Punk regret his decision to challenge him, but the fans felt otherwise, reminding him of the humiliation he suffered at the hands of Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41.

Triple H’s Short-Sighted Creative Decision Mars Cm Punk vs. Gunther’s Showdown

Last week, Cm Punk shocked...

The multi-million-dollar WWE has been premised on solid storytelling over the years. Whether it has been the iconic Hulkamania running wild or John Cena conquering the WWE championship for a staggering 17 times, it is what goes on behind the scenes that proves to be the true heartthrob of pro-wrestling.

It isn’t just storytelling, however, that fuels the company. From arranging a set to the pyro, from the crowd management to the celebrity hosting, it is all part and parcel of the company. Over the years, there have been many documentaries narrating the stories of the superstars on the screen but for the first time, WWE has planned to go deeper with their latest documentary all set to drop. WWE Unreal offers a glimpse into the company’s most intimate.

What Can the Fans Expect From WWE Unreal? Jey Uso with Triple H on the official poster of WWE Unreal...

There’s an exciting new WWE show coming to Netflix!

WWE: Unreal debuts on July 29 on the streamer.

Here’s the logline: “For the first time ever, step into the WWE writer’s room and outside the ring with your favorite WWE Superstars, where the drama is just as intense offstage as it is under the spotlight.”

Keep reading to find out more…

Triple H serves as the narrator of the docuseries.

In addition to Triple H, WWE superstars featured in the series include Triple H, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Cm Punk, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, and Xavier Woods.

Unreal Season 1 includes five 50-minute episodes:

Episode 1, “New Era”

Episode 2, “Push”

Episode 3, “Worth the Wait”

Episode 4, “Heel Turn”

Episode 5, “WrestleMania”

Watch the trailer for WWE: Unreal above, see the first look photos inside, and watch it on Netflix on July 29.

Find out who is considered...

Phil “Cm Punk” Brooks kind of shit the bed in his brief mixed-martial arts stint (0-1-1) between WWE residencies. He’s also infamously (on wrestling blogs, at least) shit the ring during a live TV match.

In the trailer for Netflix’s new and upcoming reality show WWE: Unreal (below), Punk asks fellow WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair if she’s “ever shit” herself in the ring. The answer is a no, but with the quick caveat that if she had, she wouldn’t admit to it. The daughter of the legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair “may have peed” herself “a little,” she offered.

Look, you just have to know pro wrestlers.

In addition to those two, WWE: Unreal will feature Triple H, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green and Xavier Woods. The series has a five-episode season order, with each episode clocking in at 50-minutes long.

Professional wrestlers famously break their bodies doing what they love to entertain the fans. In sports entertainment, wrestling’s rough nature has garnered a bevy of heartbreaking behind-the-scenes stories. But for the superstars, it all seems worth it. Now, you can hear it from the WWE superstars themselves as they tell their stories, which is accompanied by some rare backstage footage. Netflix has just released the trailer for WWE: Unreal. The documentary plays on the reputation of wrestling’s stigma with casual viewers — that it’s faked. However, it still has real-world consequences.

The stars featured in the five-episode documentary will include Triple H, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Cm Punk, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, and Xavier Woods. The description reads, “For the first time ever, step into the WWE writer’s room and outside the ring with your favorite WWE Superstars, where the drama...

Damian Priest was recently spotted hanging out with Nxt star Lola Vice at a New York Yankees game, and ever since, fans everywhere have been buzzing about a possible romance between the two. The sighting sparked relationship rumors, but when Priest was asked about it during an interview on Good Day New York.

Oh, well I dont know about all that.

This response from Damian Priest has further confused fans on whether they are actually dating or things are just casual between the stars.

Why Did Damian Priest Refuse to Talk About Lola Vice? Damian Priest and Lola Vice with friends | Credits- Damian Priest/Instagram

Rumors have been swirling about WWE stars Damian Priest and Lola Vice ever since fans noticed them chatting on Instagram. Things really heated up when they were seen together at a Yankees game, and that’s when people started seriously wondering if they’re romantically involved.

Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky are the defination of top fixtures in the WWE women’s division today. The Nxt graduates have taken the industry by storm and rising up to the ranks as major attractions for the global juggernaut. Infact, they tore down the house at the WWE Evolution 2025.

The second edition of the all-women’s Premium Live Event saw them main event the show with a captivating and blockbuster match for the ages for the WWE Women’s World Championship. While Iyo Sky is highly credited for having spectacular matches, the same can’t be said for Mami until Evolution happened.

Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky Made History with Their Match at WWE Evolution 2025 Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky at WWE Evolution 2025/ Credits: WWE

The main event showdown between Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky has earned a place in WWE records and will stay there for the years to come.

Stephanie McMahon is basically WWE royalty; she’s been around the business since she was a kid and knows it inside out. Over the years, she’s played a massive role in shaping the company, especially when it comes to pushing the women’s division forward and giving women’s wrestling the spotlight it deserves.

Lately, though, Steph’s stepped out of the limelight and taken on more of a behind-the-scenes role. But she hasn’t exactly disappeared; she launched a podcast called What’s Your Story? with Steph McMahon, where she chats with big names in the wrestling world. Guests so far include legends like Randy Orton, WWE CEO Nick Khan, and rising stars like Dominik Mysterio.

There are plenty more wrestlers we’re hoping to see on future episodes, and honestly, hearing their personal journeys straight from them? That’s the kind of insight fans live for.

5. Rhea Ripley...

WWE Raw just wrapped up, and wow, there’s a lot to unpack. If you’ve been following Triple H’s playbook lately, you already know he loves throwing in major twists after big events. And with Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution 2 shaking things up, it was clear something big was coming.

Raw kicked off what’s sure to be an electric build to SummerSlam, and you could tell WWE’s already connecting the dots between all the feuds and stories that exploded over the weekend.

Naomi stole the spotlight by cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase during the Evolution main event between Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley. That bold move crowned her the new Women’s World Champion, but obviously, it didn’t sit well with the other two. Naomi came out to celebrate on Raw, only for Iyo Sky and Rhea to crash the...

Last week’s episode of Raw saw the continued dominance of Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed, who have continued to antagonize anyone who defies them — namely Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and Penta, though LA Knight showed up to make an assist and save the latter from further beating.

The weekend was jam-packed with action, from Gunther defeating Goldberg to retain his World Heavyweight Championship to Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley putting on an instant classic that ended with Naomi cashing-in her Money in the Bank contract and leaving as the Women’s World Champion.

The July 14 episode of Raw is set to have a big impact on the future landscape of WWE, with a gauntlet match that will decide who gets a title shot against Gunther at SummerSlam on Aug. 2–3.

Scroll on for details on what went down over the weekend and what to expect on tonight’s...

Logan Paul, the social media star turned WWE wrestler, is bringing his popular interview series “Impaulsive” to the WWE and Fanatics podcast network.

Paul, who rose to fame on Vine and YouTube, launched the “Impaulsive” podcast in November 2018. The show is co-hosted and was co-founded by Mike Majlak, a multiplatform content creator with more than 4.4 million followers across internet platforms. The official description for “Impaulsive” reads as follows: “The world’s greatest, most thought-provoking, mentally stimulating podcast in the history of mankind… hosted by a bunch of idiots.” To date, the podcast has racked up more than 900 million views on YouTube alone.

The pact for “Impaulsive” reinforces Paul’s ties with the WWE, which is part of Tko Group. Paul, 30, first signed a contract with WWE in 2022 and has made regular appearances across the entertainment company’s shows and events, including the annual WrestleMania flagship event.

“Impaulsive” has featured interviews...

WWE Evolution 2025 was a night of celebration of the women of the past and present in the Stamford-based promotion. The show featured top competitors of today’s landscape and veterans in attendance. However, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus was among those legends who stepped inside the ring rather than watch from the sidelines.

At the age of 49, The Diva of the Decade delivered, in the words of WWE superstar, a banger. She justified the ‘You still got it’ chants from the audience. However, when compared to a stunning record etched by WWE legend, Mae Young, sadly, Stratus does not come anywhere close to her.

Mae Young Etched a Shocking Record in WWE at a Very Old Age Mae Young on WWE Raw/ Credits: WWE.com

Mae Young was a true trailblazer in the early years of women’s wrestling. Alongside legends like Mildred Burke and The Fabulous Moolah, she blazed...

WWE Evolution just wrapped up, and wow, the stakes seriously couldn’t have been higher for the women’s division. The biggest names in the game, Rhea Ripley, Bayley, Trish Stratus, and Becky Lynch, went head-to-head in a night packed with fierce battles for glory and pride.

We got some absolute fire matches, the kind that remind you how far the women’s division has come. Huge props to Triple H for this transformation; he’s taken the division from being sidelined and treated like filler to giving it proper stories, rivalries, and even whole events. It’s no longer an afterthought; it’s a full-blown attraction that fans genuinely care about.

Sure, Triple H’s decisions have had their share of backlash, and some people felt the event was rushed or lacked build-up, but in the end, Evolution delivered. It hit hard, and honestly? It was a total banger.

While WWE Evolution featured several nail-biting matches, intense altercations, and power-packed performances for the fans, the premium live event gained significance due to its uniquely historical nature.

Apart from being the only second all-women’s pay-per-view event, it also served as a launching point for several WWE superstars to mark fresh beginnings in the company. In this regard, the Ple event introduced new angles into the already intense scenarios in the women’s division of the company.

Highlighting the unique value of this Ple event, here are the top 5 surprise moments that fans witnessed in WWE Evolution.

5. Bianca Belair Biance Belair was the special guest referee for Jade Cargill vs Naomi at WWE Evolution. (Image Credit: WWE)

Although it wasn’t a surprise until the last moment. But Bianca Belair’s return as the match official for a no-holds-barred match between former best friends Naomi and Jade Cargill was astonishing for the WWE universe.

WWE Evolution 2025 was a night of spectacular in-ring bouts and captivating moments. The company’s women delivered to the best of their abilities and left the audience in the State Farm Arena mesmerized. One match that stood out on the card was the main event, which ended with a shocking conclusion.

It featured Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley battling in a traditional singles showdown with the WWE Women’s World Championship on the line. Both women left it all inside the squared circle as the match involved high stakes. However, as the dust settled, Mami and The Genius of the Skies created their own history on an important night for women in WWE.

Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky Made History at WWE Evolution 2025 Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky at WWE Evolution 2025/ Credits: WWE

Rhea Ripley had defeated multiple opponents in her career. However, Iyo Sky was the only WWE superstar to have...

WWE Evolution 2025 is almost here, and the hype is real. Fans everywhere are buzzing because this event is stacked with epic matchups and legendary comebacks. We’re talking about current superstars like Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, and Tiffany Stratton squaring off against iconic names like Trish Stratus, Becky Lynch, and Nikki Bella.

Get ready for an all-out battle for glory. The action goes down July 13th at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, and trust me, it’s going to be explosive. The main event? Rhea Ripley vs. Iyo Sky for the WWE Women’s World Championship. It’s a rematch with sky-high stakes, and fans can’t wait to see who walks out with gold. But that’s just the beginning.

We’ve got Tiffany Stratton defending her WWE Championship against Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, a dream clash of generations. Then there’s a fiery triple threat match featuring Becky Lynch,...

A highly hardworking, resilient, yet underrated WWE superstar on the current roster is Michin, formerly known as Mia Yim. She has been a world-class travelled athlete and made a huge impact in various promotions like Shimmer and Tna Wrestling, which led to her WWE signing in 2018. This came after her early appearances and then participation in the second Mae Young Classic.

So far, fans have witnessed various sides of Michin on WWE television. From being a masked member of Retribution to a true workhorse of WWE, Michin has been a beloved competitor with huge potential. However, there are many unknown facts about the current SmackDown star that you possibly did not know.

7. Michin Represents a Mixed Heritage in WWE Michin on WWE TV/ Credits: WWE.com

WWE is home to many top names, including John Cena, Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, and more. These superstars represent their heritage and culture in the company.

WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley is set for a role in Terrifier 4, director Damien Leone has teased.The 28-year-old wrestler has been very vocal about her love of the slasher franchise, which follows demonic killer Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) and his thirst for blood.Rhea has admitted she would do anything for a role in the fourth and final film, and is more than happy to be one of Art's victims.In an interview with YouTuber Chris Van Vliet, she said: "Oh, I would love that. I want to be in Terrifier [4] so badly. It’s the last one, Damian said that this is going to be the last one. Yeah. Kill me. Kill me, I don’t care.”Franchise creator Damien saw Rhea's comments and responded to her wish on his X account.He posted: "The wheels are turning @RheaRipley_WWE "Elsewhere in her interview, Rhea spoke...

The excitement level in the WWE will be unparalleled as the professional wrestling community will bear witness to an event like none other. WWE Evolution 2025 is right around the corner; the first all-women’s Premium Live Event (Ple) in 7 years.

Evolution 2025 will only be the second event of its kind, with the first one held back in 2018. The dynamics, however, in the women’s division of the company have changed significantly. The inclusion of WWE superstars from all weekly rosters of the company, i.e., Raw, SmackDown, and Nxt, makes it a pay-per-view event like none other.

When does Evolution 2025 start in all 11 countries? The official poster of WWE Evolution 2025. (Image Credit: WWE)

Not only is Evolution 2025 a rare occurrence in the WWE, but it’s also loaded with high-stakes matches this year. The most important encounter at this year’s Ple event will be between Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley...

Welcome to this review of the WWE’s Night of Champions Ple, which again takes place in Saudi Arabia and sees the final of both the King of the Ring And Queen of the Ring tournaments! We’ve also got the US Title on the line And the main event, a title match between John Cena and Cm Punk. Let’s get into it!

Match #1: 2025 King of the Ring Final – Cody Rhodes def. Randy Orton The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton tangled in the 2025 King of the Ring Final in a star-studded showdown. This was the first time these Superstars have clashed since The American Nightmare’s return to WWE in 2022, with plenty of history between the two. Rhodes dialed up the torture onto The Viper’s back, targeting Orton’s bullseye of pain, after Orton hit a Superplex on Rhodes that left The Viper reeling.

No one saw the popularity of Squid Game coming, but here we are. Thanks to the combination of betrayal, drama, and comedy, the high-stakes survival drama became a perfect binge for Netflix subscribers. It led to the reality show Squid Game: The Challenge, and now an English-speaking spinoff is being developed by director David Fincher (Fight Club and Se7en).

To be fair, we're still not sure if the spinoff will actually happen of it if will die before it sees the light of day. Also worth noting it that it's not a remake, but they're not looking to case English-speaking version of the characters we already met in the original. Instead, it will be a new story set elsewhere in the world, with a whole new crop of cash-strapped contestants drafted to participate in the deadly Squid Games in the hopes of walking away with the grand prize, even...

Kevin Owens has been a part of sports entertainment as one of the top names in WWE. He became a part of an important generation as the Prize Fighter and became one of the biggest attractions in the history of WWE’s modern era. In doing so, Owens battled numerous competitors in his career.

Moreover, Owens has also been taking notice of the entire wrestling scene and wrestlers outside WWE. One of them is a former WWE star who is ruling the roost on the independent scene. Despite defeating Dolph Ziggler with the help of Hugh Jackman years ago, he felt the wrath of Owens, who roasted him with a reality check.

Which former WWE star did Kevin Owens talk about? Matt Cardona as Zack Ryder in WWE/ Credits: WWE.com

Kevin Owens was the latest guest on Cody Rhodes’ talk show, “What Do You Wanna Talk About.” The Prize Fighter...

They may be humble people in general, but they fight with all they have. That is how the journey of Japanese wrestlers has been in the WWE. The superstars from the Land of the Rising Sun have proved that time and again that the spirit of wrestling is just as evident there as in the United States.

Japan’s contribution to the WWE is immense. Japanese wrestlers have made a name for themselves amongst the WWE universe for their high-flying skills and unparalleled athleticism. From the early days of the WWE right until the middle of the modern era.

In light of her recent success and the historical relation between the island nation and the WWE, there are 5 greatest Japanese wrestlers in WWE of all time.

5. Kairi Sane: Kairi Sane as a WWE superstar. (Image Credit: WWE)

There are those WWE superstars who arrive inside the ring as a package.

The Fanatics Fest 2025 was an absolute blockbuster as it featured superstars from all corners of the globe. Across various sporting disciplines, the world saw their favourites coming together in what was one of the biggest sports gatherings of the world. From The Undertaker in WWE to NBA’s LeBron James, from NFL’s Tom Brady to UFC’s Justin Gaethje, from the iconic likes of Eli Manning to the towering statures of Albert Pujols, it poured superstars in New York.

The WWE fans were in for a treat as 23 of their favourites were included in the list. From dedicated showtimes to trying their hands at multiple sports, the world was in awe of their talents. John Cena stood out with failed hands at various acts, but the more he missed his mark, the more the fans loved him. Here are the ten most memorable moments from the WWE superstars in...

In the world of pro-wrestling, looks play an instrumental role, as they are a crucial part of storytelling. Thereby, glimpses from pop culture are frequent as fans can relate to it all. In what was a crazy attempt by WWE, Seth Rollins tried to play Joker for a small point in time. However, somehow that gimmick was soon changed. According to modern pop culture trends, Sabrina Carpenter has been a significant influence.

Apart from her brilliant music, Carpenter has captured the essence of the world with the way she presents herself on the stage. With the meteoric popularity that she has garnered over the years, now fans want to emulate her appearance, which includes not just the run-of-the-mill audience but WWE stars as well. In one such post, a fan tried to draw similarities between Sabrina Carpenter and the fellow WWE wrestlers who can come close.

Four WWE wrestlers who...

WWE ushered in a new era at the dawn of 2025. On the very first episode of Monday Night Raw of the year, the flagship show made its debut on the streaming giant Netflix. This marked the Stamford-based promotion experience tremendous success in a lot of aspects, from talent development, record-breaking business metrics, and financial aspects.

However, things have not been that impressive for WWE’s women’s division on the main roster. While some attractions are still top draws, a large portion of the women’s locker room has not been able to make significant strides in the new era of Netflix.

WWE is relying on veterans in the Netflix era instead of modern era stars who are not seen as draws WWE legend Trish Stratus came back to wrestle in the Netflix era/ Credits: WWE.com

The debut episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix, which featured multiple stars and celebrities,...

Liv Morgan was riding the wave of tremendous momentum as a top WWE superstar on their flagship show, Monday Night Raw. She had been a top draw for the programming since the middle of last year and featured in multiple prominent storylines alongside Dominik Mysterio and The Judgment Day.

Amidst her ongoing rise as a major attraction, Liv Morgan suffered a major setback. She injured her shoulder during a match with Kairi Sane on Raw. The Pirate Princess had been a first-hand witness to unfortunate situations recently, and her message following Morgan’s injury makes us feel sad for the Raw superstar.

How did Kairi Sane react after Liv Morgan got injured on Monday Night Raw? Kairi Sane on WWE TV/ Credits: WWE.com

Liv Morgan and Kairi Sane were scheduled to battle against each other on the June 16th edition of Monday Night Raw. As soon as the action began,...

Liv Morgan has become a sensational figure in the WWE. She is agile, steadfast, and energetic. So when she was on the receiving end of a major injury during the previous edition of Monday Night Raw, the fans were immensely concerned about the status of her physical setback.

Amidst speculations about the seriousness of her injury and recovery time, a major update on these issues has surfaced, providing clarity on her situation. Based on this report, it seems like disappointing news for Morgan’s fans in the wrestling community.

A report reveals that Liv Morgan is set to miss this year’s SummerSlam due to a recent injury Liv Morgan inside the WWE ring. (Image Credit: WWE)

The unfortunate incident occurred when the Women’s Tag Team Champion squared off against Kairi Sane. As soon as the match began, the Japanese superstar rattled Morgan with a single-leg take-down.

The impact from this attack,...

Damian Priest made significant waves during his WWE Nxt tenure, which earned him a spot on the main roster in 2021. He began to rise to prominence as a member of Edge’s founded faction, The Judgment Day, which became a turning point in his career. During his time in the stable, he met Rhea Ripley.

Much like for Priest, the days in Judgment Day became crucial for Mami and her ascension as a top superstar. The duo, alongside Dominik Mysterio and Finn Balor, became a close-knit unit. Moreover, Priest and Ripley also became close acquaintances and were dubbed ‘The Terror Twins.’ Recently, Priest dug deep and spilled the beans on the origins of his friendship with Ripley.

How did Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley become friends? Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley on WWE TV/ Credits: WWE.com

During a recent appearance on What Do You Wanna Talk About with Cody Rhodes, Damian...

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 Netflix-broadcast show…

Match #1: Asuka def. Stephanie Vaquer, Ivy Nile and Raquel Rodriguez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

In the height of an explosive Fatal 4-Way Match, Rhea Ripley emerged from nowhere to pull Raquel Rodriguez out of the ring as she was attempting to pin Stephanie Vaquer. After hitting Riptide on the ringside floor., Asuka followed up with a Empress Impact on Rodriguez for the three-count. As a result, Asuka will advance to the Semifinals of the Queen of the Ring Tournament.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Aj Styles def. Jd McDonagh The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Despite Dominik Mysterio’s interference, Aj Styles overcame Jd McDonagh with a Styles Clash out of nowhere. After the bell,...