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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charlotte Flair doubts another women's WrestleMania main event will ever happen
Charlotte Flair does not see a WrestleMania main event for women happening in the future. Charlotte Flair has become one of the most accomplished superstars of this generation. She has claimed 14 World titles and major accolades throughout her WWE career. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A huge milestone she etched in her resume was back in 2019, when she became a part of the first-ever women's main event at WrestleMania 35. Despite being a main eventer herself, Flair does not see that incredible sight recreated in the future. Charlotte Flair gives her take on a women's WrestleMania main event not happening again In a recent interview with Games with Names, Charlotte Flair spoke about women getting another chance at main eventing WrestleMania. The Queen stated that it would never happen again unless WWE reverted to a one-night format for The Show of Shows. She said, 'It was the main event of only one night [Becky v Ronda v Charlotte], now we have two nights. So it's a big deal, like now you have two nights, two different opportunities, so that being the main event of one night was huge. Like it'll never happen again, unless we go to one night.' Charlotte Flair competed in the first-ever women's WrestleMania main event. It was a 'Winner Take All' triple-threat match between her, , and at WrestleMania 35. Rousey walked into the match as the RAW Women's Champion, while Flair was the SmackDown Women's Champion. The trio delivered a highly captivating showdown that ended in Lynch becoming a double champion and taking her fame to unprecedented heights. This was the last Mania under the one-night era. Furthermore, two women got a chance to main event The Showcase of the Immortals under its two-day format. Two years after Lynch won the titles in grand fashion, Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair competed in the main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania 37. Moreover, it was two black women to headline the match, which made it even more significant, and saw Belair winning the match and the SmackDown Women's title. With the history etching two remarkable women's WrestleMania main events, it remains to be seen if the current crop of talent can prove Flair's statement to be wrong and achieve that same prestigious accolade. Also read:
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Totally legal': Rob Gronkowski defends Tush Push, compares it to Tom Brady's QB sneak
Rob Gronkowski defends Tush Push calling it a smart, legal play that here's to stay (Getty Images) NFL icon Rob Gronkowski has given a firm and funny endorsement of the controversial 'Tush Push,' calling it a smart, legal play that's here to stay. While critics debate its fairness, Gronk says it's no different from Tom Brady's legendary quarterback sneak. Global buzz and Eagles' powerplay On the Games with Names podcast, Rob Gronkowski shared how the Tush Push has even gone global. 'I was hired by a Brazilian company… they all knew football to a T. And they go, 'What do you think about the Tush Push?'' he recalled. His punchline? 'I said, 'If the Tush Push got banned, Brazil will go bankrupt.' You get it?' He added with a laugh, 'The Tush Push is in Brazil. We need that Tush Push to survive. Jewels, we need that Tush to always be there in Brazil.' Known for power and precision, the Tush Push has been a cornerstone of the Philadelphia Eagles' short-yardage success. Jalen Hurts, backed by one of the NFL's heaviest offensive lines, has turned it into a near-unstoppable weapon. 'You've got some phenomenal O-line athletes at the Eagles, one of the heaviest in the league… You've then got Jalen Hurts, who is pound-for-pound one of the strongest quarterbacks in the league, so the play is completely made for his body type,' explained Richie Gray, consultant to the team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Barfuß & geerdet – diese Technik gab's noch nie Gesundheit Journal Mehr erfahren Undo Here to stay, even as defenses catch on Despite ongoing complaints from some teams and fans, Rob Gronkowski defended the play's legitimacy, 'The game of football is… the goal is to come up with a situation to move the ball forward. And the Tush Push is totally legal. That's what you're supposed to do.' Julian Edelman acknowledged that the play may not dominate forever, 'All the DCs are studying the Tush Push to figure out what they need to do to stop it. Eventually they'll figure it out, and then it won't even be a thing anymore.' Rob Gronkowski backed the Tush Push while Edelman warned it may fade as defenses adapt (Getty Images) To that, Gronk replied, 'It'll be like the QB sneak. They didn't stop Tom Brady from doing QB sneaks. He's got like over 1,000 rushing yards; I think every single one of them was off QB sneaking.' Also read: 'I love that': Tom Brady praises Caitlin Clark–Angel Reese rivalry, unveils Mount Rushmore of sports icons For now, Gronkowski's backing shows the Tush Push is here to stay, much like Brady's QB sneak. Whether defenses adapt or not, this play remains a key part of modern NFL strategy.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Julian Edelman calls out NFL's ‘cheap' playoff pay: Even Tom Brady got screwed
Julian Edelman speaks out on NFL's 'cheap' playoff pay (Getty Images) When fans watch NFL stars like Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes dominate in the playoffs, most assume they're pocketing millions for every throw, every touchdown, every win. But as former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman recently explained, that assumption couldn't be further from the truth. NFL players take a major pay cut during the playoffs—even the superstars Appearing on the Games with Names podcast, Edelman peeled back the curtain on how playoff compensation works in the NFL. Unlike the regular season, where paychecks are determined by massive contracts and performance bonuses, postseason pay is a fixed structure. Everyone—from the franchise quarterback to the backup kicker—earns the same per game, regardless of their regular-season salary. 'For the first round you'd get like twenty grand, twenty-five grand to the winner,' Edelman shared. 'The next round, you'd get like an additional thirty grand. We would get the first-round bye, do the same amount of work, and not get paid. It was only twenty grand, but I was making like one hundred grand at the time.' How NFL Contracts ACTUALLY Work | Games With Names That pay gap becomes even more jarring when you look at elite quarterbacks like Brady and Mahomes. 'Tom Brady usually gets $2 million a game,' Edelman explained. 'He's going to play for $20,000. Patrick Mahomes is getting $50 million a year, and now he's getting twenty grand, thirty grand… Same as the long snapper.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands Are Saving Money Using This Wall Plug elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Click Here Undo The league's playoff pay system, though controversial among players, does reinforce one unique NFL value: team unity. 'Everyone in the organization earns the same amount of money for playoff games,' Edelman pointed out. For trainers, assistant coaches, and lesser-known players, the extra checks are meaningful, even if they seem like a rounding error for top-tier stars. Brock Purdy's big contract strikes a chord with Edelman Edelman also took a moment to celebrate 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's new five-year, $265 million deal. As a fellow seventh-round pick, Edelman knows the grind of proving oneself. 'As a former player, you always like to see guys get paid,' he said. 'Especially a guy that went his route. I was a seventh-round guy, he's a seventh-round guy. Now he's making $54 million per year.' Also Read: Tom Brady risks it all at Indy 500: NFL legend trades football fame for 200 mph thrill ride with Jimmie Johnson Purdy's new contract averages nearly $3 million per week—a staggering rise from the $2.6 million total he earned in his first three seasons. His story is a reminder that in the NFL, humble beginnings can lead to massive paydays—just not in the playoffs. 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.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Puka Nacua cautions 49ers against massive Brock Purdy extension: 'The window closes'
Los Angeles Rams star wideout Puka Nacua has some unsolicited advice for the division-rival San Francisco 49ers: don't break the bank to sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a massive extension. Nacua made those comments while appearing on Julian Edelman's podcast, "Games with Names," on Wednesday. Edelman asked Nacua if he thinks Purdy will sign a contract with an average annual salary in the $50 million or above range. Nacua responded by saying he thinks something in the mid-40s is more accurate and explained why that's the case. "He seems like a smart guy. They have a chance to still be in their window. And I think if he goes for [$50 million annually,] the window closes, right?" Quarterbacks who average at least $50 million annual salaries are pretty commonplace around the NFL. Ten different quarterbacks will enter 2025 with an average annual salary over $50 million in 2025. That doesn't mean they'll make $50 million next season. It means they will average at least $50 million when you divide the total number of years on their contract by the total amount of money in their contracts. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott leads the way in that category. After signing a four-year, $260 million extension last September, Prescott has an average annual salary of $60 million over those four years. Trevor Lawrence, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts are the other nine players set to average at least $50 million over the course of their contracts. Purdy, who has gone 23-13 in three seasons as the 49ers' starting quarterback, certainly has an argument to be in that group. After being selected with the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy has played like a superstar. He's thrown 64 touchdowns against 27 interceptions with the team, and helped lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance in 2023, when the team lost in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. Given his draft position, Purdy has yet to receive a massive payday compared to his peers. He could be looking for an enormous pay raise in his next deal, and the 49ers have already hinted they're willing to hand out an extension. If the 49ers do wind up giving a deal to Purdy that exceeds a $50 million annual salary, would that really put the team in a bad spot? At this point, you probably have to consider the source. What does Nacua have to gain from commenting on a division rival's contract status? Personally, not much, but it never hurts to try to sow the seeds of discord among your opponents. Maybe Nacua is trying to scare the 49ers into reconsidering a deal? Maybe he's trying to make Purdy so angry that he insists on being paid more than some of the less accomplished quarterbacks in that top 10? Maybe Nacua truly believes what he said, but that's doubtful. Nacua seems to hint at as much immediately. After turning the question back to Edelman, Nacua can't help but flash a guilty smile. He knows he's being an agent of chaos. Whether the 49ers ink Purdy doesn't personally affect Nacua, though it could make his life miserable on the field. The 49ers are undoubtedly a better team with Purdy under center, and making him the long-term option could be a massive thorn in the Rams' ability to contend in the future. For that reason — and probably many more — it's no surprise Nacua wants those negotiations to turn sour.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Puka Drops 'Insane' Opinion On 49ers 'Closing Window' And Purdy
I get it. I guess. We live in a time and place in sports (and in life) in which cameras and microphones are everywhere, in which everybody with a Facebook page or an X account or IG is a self-styled "influencer.'' Advertisement But Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams went temporarily insane with his hot-take opinion on the San Francisco 49ers and how they going about signing quarterback Brock Purdy the wrong way if they expect to ever win a championship again. Nacua's comments come on the heels of 49ers owner Jed York having said thaqt Purdy is a top-10 quarterback. ... and that the owner understands the team is going to have to pay him like one. That is of course the Niners' business and the Niners' problem. The Rams, their NFC West arch rivals, should love that it's a problem. And they should leave it at that. Instead, though, the Rams receiver is sticking his nose in a place where it does not belong and thereby creating an impression for the public that he lacks class. Advertisement Nacua appeared on Julian Edelman's "Games with Names" podcast and let his feelings be known on the subject ... 'I don't think so,' Nacua said about Purdy being worthy of a $50 million-plus contract. 'I think (mid-$40 million) range. I think so. He seems like a smart guy. They have a chance to still be in their window, and I think if he goes for ($50 million-plus), then the window closes." We can treat this take seriously if we choose. For example: That $10 million one way or another is not the gauge as to whether a team's roster can be competitive. Irrespective of that: There used to be a rule. Players didn't talk about other players' money. Men didn't dig inside other men's pockets. Advertisement What's Purdy worth as his resume boasts a 23-13 regular-season record, a 4-2 postseason record, 9,518 passing yards and 64 touchdowns while playing for peanuts? Nacua can have an opinion. But in a smarter, classier place and time? He'd be the "smart guy'' - like he says Purdy - and keep his mouth shut. Related: 49ers Controversial Brock Purdy Contract Offer Update Leaked
