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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (06/20/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more
(Image via WWE) WWE SmackDown is back with another edition of a scintillating and power-packed promotion on June 20, 2025. As WWE's 11th edition of Night of Champions is just around the corner, this edition of the Blue Brand might prove to be one of the memorable nights of the Stamford-based promotion, and it will set the stage for some major storyline development for the upcoming major premium live event, Night of Champions 2025, going to be hosted at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to reports, this edition of Smackdown will emanate live from Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The show will feature two semi-finals in the King and Queen of the Ring tournament. It will also witness some action-packed performances from top WWE stars like John Cena, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, Nia Jax, and WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton. Moreover, this week's SmackDown promotion will also feature appearances from superstars from the Raw brand. Let's take a look at the preview, show highlights, final match card, streaming details, and more. WWE SmackDown: Confirmed match card John Cena vs Ron 'R-Truth' Killings Randy Orton vs Sami Zayn – Semi-final match in the King of the Ring tournament Alexa Bliss vs Asuka – Semi-final match in the Queen of the Ring tournament John Cena vs Ron 'R-Truth' Killings Following back-to-back attacks by R-Truth on the Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena on last week's show, the duo are once again set to battle this week on WWE's Blue Brand. Earlier, Cena was already irked after the first attack during the opening moments; however, when he called out Truth, CM Punk walked out to cut a promo. This gave Truth the strength to capitalized on the distraction, attacking the Champion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He got what he asked from General Manager Nick Aldis as he will now battle Cena in a non-title match. Randy Orton vs Sami Zayn – Semi-final match in the King of the Ring tournament In the first semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament, Randy Orton will lock horns with Sami Zayn on this week's show. The werstler who will emerge as the winner of the match will advance to the finals and will battle the winner of the second semi-final between Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. The finals of the tournament will take place on the 2025 edition of Night of Champions in Riyadh. The winner of the tournament will also get a title shot at SummerSlam. Alexa Bliss vs Asuka – Semi-final match in the Queen of the Ring tournament SmackDown will also host the semi-final match in the Queen of the Ring tournament tonight in Michigan featuring Alexa Bliss and Asuka, who made her return on this week's Raw and defeated Ivy Nile, Stephanie Vaquer, and Raquel Rodriguez to secure the final spot in the semi-finals. The winner of this match will advance to the finals, which will take place at Night of Champions, with the winner getting a title shot at SummerSlam . Alexa Bliss wins Fatal 4-Way in Queen of the Ring Tournament: SmackDown highlights, June 13, 2025 How to watch WWE SmackDown Match 2025? In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM ET every Friday on the USA Network. Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch it at 01 AM on Netflix. In Canada, the show will be broadcast live at 08 PM ET. In India, the SmackDown match will be broadcast at 05:30 AM IST ( June 21, 2025) on Netflix. Also Read : What is Cody Rhodes' net worth in 2025? Current salary and more explored | WWE News - Times of India Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show at 03 AM AST on Netflix. In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 10 AM AEDT on Netflix. In France, the show will be live at 2 AM CET on Netflix. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Priyanka Chopra reveals she lost part of her eyebrow while filming Heads of State: 'Could have been my eye'
Priyanka Chopra is currently awaiting the release of her Hollywood action film Heads of State. The actor plays an intelligence operative tasked with protecting two heads of state—the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of the UK, played by John Cena and Idris Elba, respectively. The actor has performed some heavy-duty action in the film, but almost got injured doing a routine scene. (Also read: Priyanka Chopra slays in black, dons bright orange wig in fun game with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show. See pics) Priyanka appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, where she opened up about the experience of shooting Heads of State. While talking about the making of the film, Priyanka spoke about the pranks that were pulled on her, and how she attempted to break the ice between her co-stars Idris Elba and John Cena. But what drew fans' attention was how Priyanka managed to injure herself on set. Talking about a particular scene, Priyanka said, 'The camera has a matte box, and I was supposed to roll on the floor and fall, and it was raining. And the camera was supposed to come in close to me. So the camera operator came in a little bit closer–I came in a little bit closer, and it took out a chunk of my eyebrow. Could have been my eye, so I was very grateful that it wasn't. I just put surgical glue on there, stuck it. Finished my day, because I did not want to come back and shoot in the rain again.' Directed by Ilya Naishuller, the action-comedy film Heads of State stars Idris Elba, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in lead roles and also features Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid and Sarah Niles in pivotal roles. The much-awaited film is a thrilling ride full of action, humour, and surprises, which will premiere on Prime Video on July 2.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Night of Champions 2025 predictions: Why CM Punk's efforts won't succeed in front of John Cena
Image Source: Getty CM Punk is set to battle John Cena for the last time in WWE . The WWE Universe has all eyes locked on the upcoming Premium Live Event, Night of Champions 2025, set to take place at the Kingdome Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The showdown to headline the spectacle will see CM Punk challenging John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship, which will be the final time these two iconic foes will clash in the ring. While Punk has major momentum heading into the match, there is a slim chance of him dethroning 'The Last Real Champion.' John Cena vs CM Punk is set to happen twelve years after their last WWE match After months of taking occasional shots at him, CM Punk finally confronted John Cena face-to-face on the RAW after Money in the Bank PLE. The duo had a heated exchange and agreed to one last showdown on Cena's farewell tour for the Undisputed WWE Championship. This will mark their first match since 2013 and the second time they will square off at the Night of Champions event, with their bout taking place in 2012. On that night, Punk was the defending champion, and the match ended in a draw. In light of recent events, it appears that the odds are in favor of The Unseen 17 retaining his championship reign. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo John Cena is also embroiled in a heated feud with Ron "The Truth" Killings, who has attacked him on more than one occasion. The sudden hatred of Truth for Cena can ultimately cost Punk his golden opportunity . The scenario can see Truth interfering in the match at Night of Champions 2025 and causing a disqualification. Punk would win the match, but not the title. Another instance can be seen in Cena utilizing the same cheap tactics he employed in his last title matches to defeat The Best in the World. It is widely expected that Cena will remain the Undisputed WWE Champion till the end of his farewell tour. All those signs point to the fact that CM Punk will not be able to defeat John Cena at Night of Champions. However, it would surely be a blockbuster match to witness at the Premium Live Event. Also read: The Undertaker's Role in WWE may be changing — And It can be big! Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Heads of State OTT release date: Where and when to watch John Cena and Priyanka Chopra's action comedy online
John Cena (L), Idris Elba, and Priyanka Chopra in Heads of State. | Credit: Prime Video Heads of State OTT release date: Heads of State is one of the most talked-about films of the year. The action comedy has created a fair deal of buzz among movie buffs with its whacky and chaotic trailer. The film also features Priyanka Chopra, the star of Bollywood films such as Aitraaz and Fashion, in the lead. This has added to the curiosity surrounding it in India. Heads of State will premiere on Prime Video on July 2. What's the story about? Heads of State revolves around the events that transpire when the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom set aside their rivalry to deal with a ruthless adversary. Going by the trailer, the film features a liberal dose of action and comic punches. Moreover, the chemistry between the protagonists is set to be one of its biggest highlights. Meet the cast and crew The film stars John Cena as Will Derringer, the President of the United States. 'The Franchise Player' is one of the biggest names in the WWE. He has also found a foothold in the film industry with his work in films such as Fast X and James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. Cena will be seen with Idris Elba in Heads of State. The star plays Sam Clarke, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in the film. He is best known for his work in Luther. They are joined by Priyanka Chopra, the star of the internationally acclaimed show Quantico. The cast of Heads of State includes Jack Quaid, Stephen Root, Sarah Niles, and Clare Foster. The film is directed by Ilya Naishuller. Ben Davis and Tom Harrison serve as the cinematographer and editor, respectively. For more news and updates from the world of OTT and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment. First Published: Jun 19, 2025, 09:19 IST Roktim Rajpal is a Principal Digital Content Producer at Indiatimes. He has been an entertainment journalist for a decade. Roktim is a movie buff and specialises in covering South cinema and Bollywood. He also takes a keen interest in web series. Read More
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
John Cena to Brock Lesnar: Wrestlers with most WWE World title, one is everyone's favourite
Legendary wrestler John Cena ranks first in terms of winning the World Title the most times in WWE. John Cena has won the title a total of 17 times so far. Legendary wrestler Ric Flair has now moved into second place. Ric Flair has won the World Title a total of 16 times in his WWE career. WWE's current Chief Content Officer Triple H is third on the list. Triple H has won the World Title a total of 14 times in his WWE career. Randy Orton, better known as The Viper, is ranked fourth in terms of World Title wins. Orton has won the World Title a total of 14 times so far. Hulk Hogan, one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE, held the World Title a total of 12 times. Hogan occupies the 5th spot on the list. Edge, also known as Red NR Superstar, has also wreaked havoc in the ring. Edge has held the World Title a total of 11 times. Brock Lesnar, one of the dangerous wrestlers in WWE, is ranked 7th in terms of World Title wins. He has won the world title a total of 10 times so far. The Rock, who was one of the Finest Wrestlers in WWE, is ranked 8th on this list. The Rock has won the World Title a total of 10 times. Famous for his creepy entrance, Sting is ranked 9th in terms of World Title wins. Sting has won the World Title a total of 10 times. Verne Gagné is 10th on the list in terms of world title wins. Verne Gagné has won the world title a total of 10 times.
