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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Would've been perfect in DX!': Triple H rates Rob Gronkowski's WWE entrance at Fanatics Fest
WWE Hall of Famer and head of creative, Triple H, gave legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski his stamp of approval Friday, after the NFL player Rob Gronkowski featured at the recently held Fanatics Fest on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The WWE Hall of Famer and Chief Content Officer, Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, publicly endorsed NFL legend Rob Gronkowski, affirming that the NFL tight end would have been an ideal fit for the iconic D‑Generation X faction. His iconic entry caught attention at the Fanatics Fest, which is a celebration of sports culture and fandom, and offered attendees an unexpected thrill. How much did Triple H rate Rob Gronkowski? WWE Hall of Famer and head of creative, , gave legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski his stamp of approval Friday at the recently held Fanatics Fest in New York City. During the event, Gronk took advantage of the opportunity to take part in an authentic WWE entrance, using the theme song. Meanwhile, Triple H, who was a founding member of DX, took to social media to praise Gronkowski's entrance, noting that he would have been "perfect in DX." Taking to his X/Twitter account, Triple H has even rated Gronkowski 10/10. He wrote, 'Something tells me @RobGronkowski would've been perfect in DX…I give it a 10!' Besides this, legendary NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Eli Manning brought their rivalry to the world of professional wrestling Friday at Fanatics Fest in New York City. Tom Brady came out to Cody Rhodes' song and then grabbed Manning's jersey and tore it up, which prompted Manning to run up and playfully jump on Manning's back. Responding to this, WWE took to X/Twitter to share the fun moment. They wrote, It's chaos at @FanaticsFest @TomBrady just ripped up an @EliManning jersey, and that wasn't going to fly with Eli!' Also Read : In addition to this, like Gronkowski during and after his playing career, D-Generation X was known for pushing boundaries, having fun, and entertaining the masses during WWE's Attitude Era in the late 1990s.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels: 3 iconic WWE moments from their storied rivalry
Image via WWE Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels is one of the most iconic WWE rivalries of all time. WWE has seen some of the biggest superstars engage in iconic feuds over the years. From a rising star going up against an established veteran to two top-tier stars vying to become the face of WWE, the promotion has seen it all. One of the biggest rivalries that was a rage in the mid-1990s was between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Shawn Michaels. The two had completely opposite beliefs as part of the WWE personalities. The Hitman was the Excellence of Execution who preached his in-ring craft and came from a lineage of top wrestlers. On the other hand, The Heartbreak Kid was the notorious and rebellious degenerate coming up with Triple H as part of D-Generation X. With both stars having faced each other many times over the years, here are the three most iconic moments from their rivalry. 3. Iron Man match at WrestleMania Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart had been feuding for months and were set to collide in their biggest match. It was a 60-minute Ironman match with Hart defending his WWE title against Michaels in the main event of WrestleMania 12. From Shawn's epic entrance from the top of the rafters to one of the greatest in-ring matches produced in WWE, it had instant classic written all over it. The match went into sudden death after the score was tied at the end of the hour. Finally, it was Shawn Michaels' Sweet Chin Music on Bret Hart that gave him his first big win in the company. 2. Montreal Screwjob Following years of having blockbuster matches, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels were ready to clash for the final time at the 1997 WWE Survivor Series for the WWE title. The match took place in his home country of Canada and was Hart's last match before he headed to WCW. In one of the biggest double-crosses of professional wrestling, Vince McMahon called for the bell when Michaels had Hart trapped in the Sharpshooter, and he had not even tapped out. This incident infamously came to be known as the 'Montreal Screwjob.' 1. Buried the hatchet Bret Hart returned to WWE, 12 years after the Montreal Screwjob, as the Guest Host of RAW. He called out his rival, Shawn Michaels with whom he had real-life tensions, both onscreen and offscreen. The duo gave their view on the events of Montreal, and things got a little heated. However, in the end, Hart proposed to bury the hatchet and put it behind them. Michaels agreed, and the duo shook hands and embraced each other in one of the most memorable WWE moments of all time. Also read: Two shocking title changes shake the WWE NXT landscape Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Legend Teases Final Match
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. WWE has officially brought Hall of Famer Sean Waltman, widely known as X-Pac, back into its fold to help guide the company's new and developing talent. Now, some fans are wondering whether he could work one more match. This addition sees another key member of the iconic D-Generation X (DX) faction contributing behind the scenes, joining Triple H, who heads main roster creative, Shawn Michaels, who is in charge of NXT creative, and Road Dogg, currently working as a co-lead writer for WWE SmackDown. During a recent talk on The Ariel Helwani Show, Waltman gave an update on his physical condition and his new WWE ID coach role. His last in-ring match was at GCW Joey Janela's Spring Break in March 2022. Speaking about how he feels these days, the former two-time WWE European Champion stated, "Pretty good, man. I mean, I'm beat up. I got, you know, torn pec, two torn biceps, like a bunch of stuff, but I feel great." He added, "I walk around like, you know ... got a little bit of arthritis here and there, but I have no right to feel as good as I do, Ariel, for all the, you know, damage I did to myself." Even with these past injuries, Waltman believes another match isn't out of the question. "I could do it (one more match.) Let's just put it that way," he said. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: A general view of the WWE Raw Aggression Tour event at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park July 31, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: A general view of the WWE Raw Aggression Tour event at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park July 31, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. However, he made it clear it would need to be a significant occasion. "But it had to be the right, you know, something special, like some kind of a pay-per-view event or, you know, something big. But I'm fine with just showing up and do something like that (TNA appearance) every now and then. I don't really have the itch really bad like a lot of people get." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Waltman made such an appearance at TNA Rebellion on April 27, 2025. He was in the corner supporting Ace Austin & The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) in their match against The System. He first made a name for himself in WWE from 1993 to 1996 as The 1-2-3 Kid. In that role, he famously pinned Razor Ramon in a major upset on WWE Monday Night RAW and was later part of the Million Dollar Corporation. From 1996 to 1998, Waltman moved to WCW, becoming Syxx. As Syxx, he was an important member of the groundbreaking New World Order (NWO) and also held the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. He then returned to WWE from 1998 to 2002, adopting the X-Pac persona. During this highly successful run, he rejoined D-Generation X, captured the WWE European Championship twice, the Light Heavyweight Championship twice, and was a four-time WWE Tag Team Champion. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE legend X-Pac recounts iconic night Scott Hall shocked the world and put him over as the 1-2-3 Kid
On May 17, 32 years will have come and gone since two-time WWE Hall of Famer Sean Waltman — then known as "The Kid" — scored arguably the biggest upset in professional wrestling history. In his 1993 match against the late, great "Razor Ramon" Scott Hall, a 21-year-old Waltman shocked the wrestling world with a surprise quick pin of the established superstar, while in his "jobber" role. Reflecting on the iconic moment on Wednesday's edition of "The Ariel Helwani Show," Waltman couldn't believe one of his career-best highlights had came so long ago. Advertisement "Wow, 32 years — I'm just blown away," Waltman said. "I mean, I know we all talk about how fast time flies and everything, but it's just like that, man. It's all behind us. "That's the most important moment in my entire career. There's not even a close second. Easily top three most important moments of my life, as far as I'm concerned." The 52-year-old legend accumulated many more notable accomplishments throughout his in-ring career, most famously as part of the D-Generation X and New World Order factions. However, the win that turned him into the "1-2-3 Kid" before "X-Pac" is still as memorable as ever. Advertisement Waltman remembered getting to the arena nice and early on the day of the fateful event, while the rest of the company's big stars, like Hall, had to take a red-eye flight overnight from WWE's previous show. WWE booker Pat Patterson met Waltman and Hall backstage to go over the match, and his plan was just to have Hall beat up Waltman before some sort of quick pin. Waltman suggested the moonsault into a pin — and that was that. Waltman didn't even know Hall outside of a small connection through Curt Hennig, but the icon known then as "Razor Ramon" couldn't have been happier with the idea of putting over a scrawny youngster. "I'm just so grateful to Scott," Waltman said. "You hate to say you take somebody for granted, especially one of your best friends, like a brother, but I did. His brilliance, and just — he's gone, and all of that's gone now. As far as I'm concerned, he was the smartest guy in the car of the five of us [in WWE's fabled The Kliq group]. Somebody might dispute that, but that's how I felt. He was just brilliant, man. Not too many people in his league when it comes to that. "Scott got to be a point where he's a heel, and he's doing everything right, as far as he's not trying to be a babyface, but people just loved him. They were going to turn him [into a babyface] on their own, and Vince [McMahon] saw that and he wanted to solve that problem, if you want to call it a problem. Advertisement "This was a great way to bring me in, introduce me, and turn Razor Ramon babyface," Waltman continued. "Thankfully, I did my part and took full advantage of that opportunity — because, let me just say this, usually back then, when they would introduce a new star, it would just be the same old thing, right? Some vignettes, then some squash matches on TV. Then it's like go out there and get over. This is what I got. That was my introduction. Unbelievable, man." These days, Waltman's days of lacing the boots up for a match are likely behind him. However, he's not shy about giving the occasional rub in a fun spot when requested, as he did at the recent TNA Rebellion event with The Rascalz. The small cameo was the only plan discussed for Waltman in TNA, so don't expect to see him popping up regularly. Advertisement More importantly, though, Waltman has reached a good point in his life after battling drug addiction and substance abuse for countless years throughout his career. The WWE legend is proud to have conquered his demons. "I couldn't ask for a better life," Waltman said. "A lot of people know I had a really rough patch in my life over probably a dozen or so [years ago]. I was just in a real dark place, and just constantly in the news for all the wrong reasons. So, I finally got it — finally got this thing figured out, it seems like. "Life is great. I've been married for five years. Buster, my dog, my best friend, I take him hiking all the time. Life is great, man. My wrestling and personal life, business stuff, is balanced perfectly right now. "Just like a lot of other people, you keep trying and keep falling down. People get tired of helping after they've tried and done their turn at helping you," Waltman continued. "I kind of almost ran out of all those people — and luckily, I just happened to be ready to do this. I have dear friends now. Maria Menounos and her husband Kevin Undergaro, they kind of took me into their world, got me set up with all the podcasting stuff, and just around all of their people, and it was exactly what I needed. And I was ready for the help, and I took full advantage of it."
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Chyna Planned For Solo WWE Hall Of Fame Induction
While Chyna has been recognized for her monumental contributions to professional wrestling with her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the iconic D-Generation X, a discussion persists regarding her worthiness of a solo induction. Many within the wrestling community and her devoted fanbase argue that her achievements, including her groundbreaking reigns as both the Women's and Intercontinental Champion, warrant a separate and distinct honor. Addressing this very topic at the post-WrestleMania press conference, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H offered a perspective on the potential for a future solo induction for the late wrestler. He stated, "I don't know about next year, but it's definitely happening. There's a lot of people when you say the Hall of Fame, there's a lot of names that should be in that Hall of Fame, and should be in the Hall of Fame. But you just can't put them in all at once, right? And there will be the right moment." Triple H further elaborated on Chyna's significant impact, emphasizing her undeniable influence on the present generation of female performers. "As far as Joanie or Chyna, her contributions to the business alone — I mean, you see it. I can see it in all these women. We're at the age unfortunately where they all grew up idolizing her. And I see it in their work, I see it in their demeanor, I see it in what they think works and doesn't. It all in a lot of ways stems from that." 1999 Chyna And Hhh In Wwf Smackdown. Photo Wwf Ent 1999 Chyna And Hhh In Wwf Smackdown. Photo Wwf Ent "She is in the Hall of Fame with D-X, but she will be in the Hall of Fame by herself when the time is right. It's just a debate every year of who goes in, when, and how. And you can look no further than Ivan Koloff for that. Needed to be in there. Same with Kamala; they need to happen. We just have to be judicious about when and how it happens, so it's done right for everybody." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Chyna first stormed onto the WWE scene in 1997. Her initial role as the formidable bodyguard for the controversial duo of Triple H and Shawn Michaels instantly set her apart, and she quickly became an imposing force within the D-Generation X stable. Chyna also broke another barrier by entering the 1999 King of the Ring tournament, even securing a victory in her first-round encounter against Val Venis. Chyna became the first and remains the only woman to have held the Intercontinental Championship. She captured this title on two separate occasions, first over Jeff Jarrett in a memorable "Good Housekeeping" match at No Mercy in 1999, and later sharing the championship as a co-holder with Chris Jericho. Later in her WWE tenure, Chyna also became the Women's Champion, defeating Ivory at WrestleMania X-Seven. She held this title until she departed from the company in November 2001. Tragically, the wrestling world mourned her passing on April 20, 2016, when she was only 46. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
