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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Liam Neeson smashes WWE star Cody Rhodes into the table in the latest trailer of The Naked Gun
star Cody Rhodes will face Hollywood superstar in the upcoming spoof comedy, The Naked Gun . The movie franchise is coming back with Neeson in the lead as the Police Squad makes an appearance on the silver screen after so many years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Alongside the action hero, who is amazing everyone with his comedic skills, fans will also get to witness Rhodes as he takes on a new avatar for this film. The latest trailer for the movie was hilarious, and of course, wrestling fans were quick to notice the interaction between Neeson and the American Nightmare. The Naked Gun gives Cody Rhodes a new look The crime action comedy is directed by Akiva Schaffer, who also co-wrote the script for the movie alongside Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. The trio previously worked on the live-action/animated adventure comedy Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers and will be looking to bring their flavor of crime comedy into their upcoming movie as well. The Naked Gun | Official Trailer (2025 Movie) - Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson With Liam Neeson leading the movie, who is known for the Taken series, we can expect some amazing action. But it's the comedy infused into the very soul of the movie that fans are most excited for. Add wrestling star into the mix, and it goes beyond being a simple action comedy, and fans are right to be eager for the movie to finally be released. Especially after seeing what Neeson does to Rhodes' face in the trailer clip. What is Cody Rhodes' role in The Naked Gun? Cody Rhodes was initially rumored to be a part of the movie last year in April. And soon after, in May of 2024, rumors were confirmed and fans were excited to see the star in The Naked Gun . While we don't know for sure what role he is playing in the movie, the latest trailer of the movie showed him coming face to face against Liam Neeson's character, Frank Drebin, Jr. And keeping true to his action star character, Neeson's character is seen smashing Cody Rhodes face-first into a tabletop counter. The next sequence shows a disfigured version of what is supposed to be Rhodes' character on the screen, making the fans laugh. The Naked Gun is set to hit the theaters on July 18, 2025 with Neeson leading this comedic extravaganza alongside Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston, Busta Rhymes, and Liza Koshy. Also Read:
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE confirms two supershows in Mexico with star-studded line-up
Image via WWE Wrestling fans in Mexico are in for a treat as WWE officially announces two back-to-back Supershow events this July, promising high-octane action and some of the biggest names in the business. During the AAA Triplemanía Regia broadcast on June 15, WWE confirmed that it will return to Mexico with two live Supershow events scheduled for Saturday, July 26 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, and Sunday, July 27 at Arena Monterrey. This marks WWE's first tour in Mexico since 2024 and comes on the heels of the company's acquisition of AAA, highlighting its deeper push into Latin American markets. A roster full of star power Though official match cards have not been announced, WWE has revealed a lineup filled with top-tier talent. The likes of Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Jey Uso, WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio, and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio are expected to perform. — wweespanol (@wweespanol) WWE Women's World Champion Iyo Sky, Stephanie Vaquer, The New Day, Rey Fenix, Penta, and newly crowned United States Champion Jacob Fatu are also part of the roster, ensuring a mix of global superstars and Latin fan favorites. Tickets for both shows go on sale Thursday, June 19 via SuperBoletos. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo The announcement has sparked excitement among wrestling fans online. One fan wrote, 'WWE going global once again! Lucha vibes + WWE energy = absolute chaos in the best way!' Another praised Iyo Sky's inclusion, while some speculated whether the event could evolve into a 'luchador showcase' on a grand scale. Social media chatter suggests that WWE's Mexican fanbase is ready to welcome the company back with open arms, especially given the strong representation of luchador culture in the advertised lineup. WWE previously held two house shows in Mexico in 2024, where Cody Rhodes defended the WWE Championship. Stephanie Vaquer also made her in-ring debut for WWE during that tour, shortly after signing with the company. Now, with WWE's brand integration with AAA and a growing Latin American audience, the July shows appear to be more than just house events - they signal a cultural and commercial milestone for the promotion. These Supershows are part of WWE's broader international strategy, which includes major events planned in Saudi Arabia, Europe, and Australia. With Mexico deeply rooted in wrestling tradition, this return could be a defining moment in WWE's global calendar. For Mexican fans, this isn't just a tour. It's a high-profile homecoming. Also Read: Priscilla Kelly breaks silence after scare ends first post WWE match
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown breaks record with 4 Fatal 4-Way matches in one night
The June 13th, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown was a very special night for wrestling fans. This show made history by featuring the most Fatal 4-Way matches in , a record that has not been broken in many years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The previous record was set back in 2010, when there were 3 Fatal 4-Way matches in a single event. But this time, SmackDown broke that record by delivering 4 Fatal 4-Way matches in just one night. This made it a big moment in wrestling history and something wrestling fans will remember for a long time. This was not just a big moment for the record books, it was a night full of action, drama, and superstar competition. All the WWE Superstars fought hard to win their match and move forward in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes move forward after amazing matches The first King of the Ring match saw defeating , , and in a dramatic showdown. Orton finished the match by delivering his powerful RKO, securing his spot in the semi-finals. It indeed felt like it is a moment for history. The best will move forward, and fans are going to see something truly special in the finals. Randy Orton advances in King of the Ring Tournament: SmackDown highlights, June 13, 2025 also defeated , Damian Priest, and Andrade in another wild match. Cody Rhodes wins in quest to become King of the Ring: SmackDown highlights, June 13, 2025 This means Orton will face Sami Zayn in the semi-finals, while Cody Rhodes waits to see his opponent, which will come from a match featuring Sheamus, Rusev, Bronson Reed, and Jey Uso. The brackets are getting more and more dramatic as big names battle to become king. Jade Cargill and Alexa Bliss raise the stakes in Queen's Tournament On the women's side, defeated , Michin, and . Cargill finished the match by delivering her powerful Jaded move. Later in the show, Alexa Bliss defeated Candice LeRae in a match that also included Charlotte Flair and Alba Fyre. will now face in the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament. This adds even more excitement, with big names wrestling their hearts out to become the queen. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This record-breaking night was a big moment for WWE. The number of Fatal 4-Way matches made it a show that wrestling fans will remember for a long time. All the Superstars fought hard to move forward in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, and now we're all excited to see who will win. This SmackDown proved that WWE can make history with its creativity and big match-ups, delivering a night full of action and entertainment for wrestling fans all over the world. Also Read:
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE officially confirms date and venue details of WWE SuperShow
(Image via WWE) Fans in Mexico are in for a treat as the Stamford-based promotion has recently confirmed the date and venue details of the WWE SuperShow. WWE has officially set the date and location for its highly anticipated SuperShow Mexico, marking a major return to the country. WWE's official acquisition of Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA has seen WWE put more focus on the Latin American market as a whole. This includes them holding a 'SuperShow Mexico' event this year, and now the date and venue for the event have been revealed. Let's take a closer look further into the details. Date and venue details of WWE SuperShow revealed WWE is making significant moves to expand its live event presence in Mexico, with plans currently in motion for a series of shows in the region. Reports suggest, the company is organizing multiple live events throughout Mexico, which will culminate in a marquee event titled 'SuperShow Mexico'. Meanwhile, the Stamford-based promotion official date and venue for the major show have not yet been finalized, discussions are well underway, and an announcement is expected in the coming weeks. Earlier today, Luchablog took to their 'X' handle and revealed that during a concert at Arena Monterrey, a list of upcoming events included a WWE 'Supershow Mexico' was scheduled for Sunday, July 27th at the same venue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mensualités: Bonne nouvelle pour les propriétaires étouffés par les crédits Bons plans propriétaires En savoir plus Undo It was also noted that they may announce a future TripleMania Regia event during the show. Taking to their X account, they wrote, 'At the concert tonight in Arena Monterrey, a list of upcoming events mentions a WWE 'Supershow Mexico' on Sunday, 07/27 in Arena Monterrey. This is probably meant to be a TripleMania Regia announcement.' FULL MATCH - Undertaker vs. Triple H - No Disqualification Match: WWE Super Show-Down 2018 However, the confirmed match cards and list of competitors have not yet been released. It is expected that Cody Rhodes may lead the charge. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer recently shared a major update, revealing that WWE is planning a significant show in Mexico featuring Cody Rhodes as the top star. 'They will be doing a WWE show there. I don't know the date yet, but I know they're planning a big show with Cody Rhodes as the top star on that show, which means a major show there, relatively soon.' (H/T: WrestlingInc) WWE is currently trying to expand its footprint into the Latin American market, and the 'SuperShow Mexico' event will help the company accomplish its aim. That's not all, as WWE also has upcoming shows in Saudi Arabia, Europe, and Australia, among other places, this year. Also Read : Veteran WWE star Brock Lesnar's daughter Mya Lesnar wins the NCAA National Shot Put title | WWE News - Times of India Among which, WWE Night of Champions 2025 will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring top-tier talents and heavyweight champions, including John Cena and CM Punk.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE SmackDown results, highlights (June 13): CM Punk, John Cena switch roles; Cody Rhodes advances in King of the Ring
The first episode of "WWE SmackDown" after Money in the Bank took place at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The show kicked the build to June 28's Night of Champions into high gear with four King and Queen of the Ring first-round matchups and continued building toward a massive clash between CM Punk and John Cena. Let's get right into it! Main-event math isn't adding up Cena opening the show laying out his grand, calculated plan that has played out over the past 25 years was a solid promo. He even spit hot fire when he listed his wrestling Mount Rushmore — just don't ask him who the five greatest rappers of all time are (these are "Chappelle's Show" references, for the younger generation reading this). Advertisement Cena was then interrupted by Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and LA Knight, who each cut a promo on the 17-time champ explaining why they were going to dethrone him. Rhodes has a natural case since he never got his rematch against Cena after WrestleMania 41 and just pinned him at Money in the Bank last weekend. Orton also has a legitimate claim since his match at Backlash was spoiled by R-Truth. LA Knight, on the other hand, doesn't really fit in here, especially since he continues to come up short on big stages. The truth is that none of these REALLY make sense right now though, because Cena is facing CM Punk in a Undisputed WWE Championship match at Night of Champions in two weeks, and therein lies the problem. The talent involved aside, this main-event picture has too much going on and quite frankly, it's hard to buy into any of these challengers as Cena's SummerSlam feud because we have the Punk hurdle to get over first. This segment somewhat undermines a potentially epic feud and works infinitely better three weeks from now, at the very least. Advertisement Essentially, this open served as a way to get Knight and Orton into the ring for their King of the Ring first-round match and for Truth/Ron Killings to attack Cena as he made his exit and set up a brilliant segment later on in the night that earned our... 👑 Uncrowned Gem of the Night 👑 If math was the theme of the "SmackDown" open, hypocrisy was the theme of the way Hour Three of the show kicked off and I'm taking part in it. Cena, furious after being attacked by Killings, went to the ring to call out the veteran but was instead greeted by Punk. My Uncrowned colleague Drake Riggs alluded to the nonsensical nature of this somewhat thrown together feud once it started on Monday, but I'm ok contradicting him four days later because when these two are in the ring together, it's magic, plain and simple. Advertisement During his extended promo, Punk pointed out exactly what makes this hopefully not abbreviated feud so special — essentially he and Cena have flipped spots from where they were over a decade ago. We got a tease of how special this can be in 2025 during the Elimination Chamber, Friday added to that hype and this should be given plenty of time to shine, not muddied up with Rhodes, Orton, Knight and even Truth right now. Kings and Queens The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments continued on Friday night, with two more first-round, fatal four-way matches taking place. The opening contest was an absolute banger between Knight, Orton, Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes. Orton emerged victorious, pinning Knight after interference from Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed — continuing the feud between the Megastar and the Rollins crew. Orton also pulled off an impressive, mid-frog splash RKO on Hayes, further illustrating why it's on the short list of the best finishers in wrestling today. The main event of the night was the other men's first-round matchup, pitting Rhodes against Damian Priest, Shinsuke Nakamura and Andrade. Much like the first match, this was a very entertaining matchup involving four stars with contrasting styles. Naturally, Rhodes pulled out the victory and will face the winner of the final "Raw" first-round matchup. With the American Nightmare and Orton on seperate sides of the bracket, a showdown between them would be a really awesome cap to the tournament. On the women's side, Jade Cargill advanced over Michin, Jax and Piper Niven. A Cargill win in this tournament is precisely where WWE should be going, lining her up to face Tiffany Stratton and then get cashed in on mid-match or post-win by Naomi. Cargill takes on "Raw's" Roxanne Perez in the semifinals. The other women's first-round match saw Alexa Bliss pin Candice LeRae in a creative finish that furthered the simmering tensions between Bliss and Charlotte Flair. Bliss faces the winner of the final first-round contest, set for "Raw" on Monday night. Naomi's revolution continues Fresh off her Money in the Bank win, Naomi continued her impressive heel turn with a strong segment before getting interrupted by Stratton. There's really great potential here for a drawn-out "will she" or "won't she" feud here considering Stratton cashed in earlier this year to win the WWE Women's Championship and now faces the very same threat. [Wyatt] Sicks of this The Wyatt Sicks have a very cool entrance, and maybe there's a future where this angle works better than it currently is, but if you just listened to the crowd during the Motor City Machine Guns-Joe Gacy/Dexter Lumis match, you'd have been able to hear a pin drop. Hyperbole aside, isn't there supposed to be some sort of supernatural aspect at play here? If you're going to book the stable as an overwhelming, threatening force, book them that way. Instead, what we got was a decent, but forgettable, TV tag match. Smack Talk 🗣️ 1. Jacob Fatu's first promo since his betrayal of Solo Sikoa at Money in the Bank was good, but Sikoa interrupting and making demands doesn't quite work at this point since Fatu — the United States Champion — has the upper-hand by all accounts. This feels like a rehash of parts of what we've seen over the past five years of the Bloodline saga and it's not ideal for anyone involved. 2. I think I speak for everyone when I say we do not need to see Jax and Stratton feuding any more. After losing her Queen of the Ring match by getting tackled through the ringside barricade, Jax hung around and pounced after a promo segment between Stratton and Naomi. Jax had her run as champion and even got a somewhat bizarre title shot last month, which she lost. You know what "SmackDown" has and could use a breath of fresh air? The Women's United States Championship. Let Jax feud there with the winner of Zelina Vega and Giulia. Book it! ✏️ "SmackDown" GM Nick Aldis gave Truth a match against Cena next week after the former's second ambush of the night. If you give me the pencil for next week's show, Truth-Cena is the opener, but Cena doesn't show up. If this new version of Truth is going to work, losing to Cena (again) doesn't help him and let's be honest — Cena isn't (and shouldn't) lose in that spot anyway. Truth can become frustrated further and attack someone later in the match, opening the door for a kayfabe suspension and allowing Cena to come back for the "go-home" episode the following Friday. 👑 This "WWE SmackDown" wasn't without its issues, but it did have some great matchups and solid promos. All things considered, I give this show a Crown score of: 7/10. 👑
