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15 hours ago
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WWE star Gunther trolls Goldberg with 8 words
The post WWE star Gunther trolls Goldberg with 8 words appeared first on ClutchPoints. It does not appear World Heavyweight Champion Gunther is afraid of WWE legend Goldberg, who he will face at the July 2025 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event in what could be the latter's retirement match. Advertisement The 'Ring General' took to Instagram to poke fun at the Hall of Famer, putting his own twist on his iconic 'You're Next' motto. He captioned his post, 'I'm next … guess I can spare 3 minutes.' In the photos, Goldberg is seen trying to intimidate Gunther while squaring off with the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Gunther does not appear to be intimidated, as he is smiling in the bottom photo. When will Gunther and Goldberg have their WWE match? On July 12, 2025, WWE will air the third Saturday Night's Main Event of the year. So far, Gunther vs. Goldberg is the only match announced for the card so far. Advertisement Since WWE brought the program back in December 2024 after over 16 years, the match cards have included five or six bouts. So, there are still several matchups yet to be announced for the July Saturday Night's Main Event. The following night, WWE will air Evolution 2, the second iteration of the all-women PLE. It comes almost seven years after the first event. The July 12 weekend will be dominated by WWE. They will air NXT: The Great American Bash from the Center Stage venue in Atlanta, Georgia, earlier in the day before Saturday Night's Main Event takes place that evening at State Farm Arena. Then, Evolution 2 will take over State Farm Arena the following evening. Gunther is currently in his second title reign with the World Heavyweight Championship. He recently won it off Jey Uso — who previously beat the 'Ring General' for the title at WrestleMania 41 — on the June 9, 2025, edition of Monday Night RAW. Advertisement His first run with the belt lasted 259 days. He previously beat Damian Priest for the championship at SummerSlam after winning the 2024 King of the Ring tournament. Before that, Gunther had a record-setting reign with the Intercontinental Championship. He held it for 666 days going into WrestleMania 40, where he lost it to Sami Zayn. Related: WWE making SmackDown runtime change soon Related: WWE star Liv Morgan's injury gets devastating timeline update
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
AEW Superstar Reveals Shocking Retirement Timeline
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. AEW star MVP has revealed his plans for his in-ring retirement. The veteran performer and manager of The Hurt Syndicate stated he has a "maximum of two years left" as an active competitor. The 51-year-old hopes to conclude his nearly two-decade-long career with a final retirement tour. This would allow him to say goodbye to fans in different cities. MVP On His In-Ring Future The former United States Champion is currently managing the AEW World Tag Team Champions, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin. He is also a mentor to the fourth member of The Hurt Syndicate, MJF. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Speaking on the Marking Out podcast, MVP discussed his timeline for stepping away from the ring. He explained his desire for a proper farewell run. "At this stage of the game for me, like, I don't have to do it. I just still enjoy doing it. When I get to the point that I can't do it effectively or if I'm taking baseball slide bumps, then it's time to go. I plan on ending this run here pretty soon anyway. I want to have my last match. I want to have the retirement tour, let me go around, 'Hey, this is the last time MVP will be wrestling in your city.'" All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. Courtesy of AEW A Two-Year Window While his in-ring career is winding down, he has no plans to leave the wrestling business. He sees himself continuing as a manager for many years to come. "I'd like to think I got maybe another 10 as a manager, maybe 15 depending on my age and health. As far as in the ring, I got like maybe a year or two left max, man." While he primarily serves as a manager on AEW television, MVP has remained active as a wrestler on the independent circuit. His last match was a victory over Al Snow in May 2025. MVP debuted on WWE SmackDown in 2006 with his "Ballin'" persona. He became a two-time United States Champion, with his first reign lasting an impressive 343 days, and also won the WWE Tag Team Championship with Matt Hardy. After leaving the company, he returned in 2020 to form the dominant and highly successful faction, The Hurt Business. As their manager, he led Bobby Lashley to a WWE Championship victory, cementing a career resurgence before his latest run ended. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
John Cena vs. The Anoa'i Family — A WWE rivalry that crossed generations
Image via WWE John Cena has had rivalries with the Anoa'i family across various generations. John Cena has been a part of WWE since 2002, and his career has spanned over two decades. In such a lengthy tenure, Cena has battled multiple opponents, who have been top names in the business. Interestingly, The Unseen 17 has a list of illustrious foes who share the same lineage and are part of one of the greatest wrestling families: the Anoa'i Family. John Cena has had altercations with various members of the Anoa'i Family in WWE WWE Universe saw the debut of John Cena in 2002, when he answered Kurt Angle's Open Challenge for a match. Sometime later, when he debuted his popular gimmick, The Doctor of Thuganomics, his first rival from the Anoa'i family was Rikishi. The duo shared their ring for segments and matches, which were crucial for Cena's rise as a top star. Next up on the list to feud with Cena from the wrestling family was late WWE legend Umaga. The Cenation Leader and The Samoan Bulldozer engaged in a heated feud over the WWE Championship, with Cena managing to retain his title in multiple matches. However, Umaga gave him some of the hardest-hitting and physically battering matches of his career. After that, it was a clash of two of the biggest stars of their respective generations, The Rock and John Cena. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Wrinkles? No. Philips Garment Steamers Book Now Undo Cena's feud with one of the most accomplished superstars from the Anoa'i family led to two huge WrestleMania main event matches that were a spectacular sight to witness. As John Cena took up a more part-time schedule, his next foe from the Anoa'i clan was the biggest star of this generation, Roman Reigns . While Cena managed to defeat The Rock once, he has never beaten The OTC in the two singles showdowns they had in 2017 and 2021. On the other hand, the 17-time World Champion even had altercations with The Usos, years later, after his feud with their father, Rikishi. He shared the ring with them as well, but never in a singles contest. The last superstar that Cena feuded with, who is a part of the Anoa'i family, is Solo Sikoa. This came in 2023, when Cena returned for a brief tenure. However, Solo won the rivalry with a dominating performance at the WWE Crown Jewel event. This has made 'The Last Real Champion' one of the few stars to have such a lengthy rivalry with one of the most respected wrestling families in history. Also read: John Cena set to wrestle on WWE SmackDown for the first time in nearly three years
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
John Cena vs CM Punk: Match records, rivalry recap and more
Image via WWE John Cena and CM Punk are one of the most storied rivalries in WWE history. John Cena was the reigning poster boy of WWE back in the early 2010s. His remarkable success was challenged by the unlikely rise of CM Punk, who dropped one Pipebomb in 2011 and changed the landscape forever. While the duo faced each other on some occasions, the true feud began after Punk rose to main event status. Since then, the duo has had one of the most captivating rivalries of all time, which is set to culminate at the Night of Champions 2025 PLE in their last-ever showdown. John Cena and CM Punk's match records John Cena and CM Punk have competed against each other in 14 singles matches. Both men have won 6 matches each, while two of those bouts ended in a draw. So the Night of Champions match will decide the true victor of their storied feud. John Cena vs Cena: A rivalry revisited The true beginning of John Cena and CM Punk's rivalry happened at the 2011 Money in the Bank event. It took place in Punk's hometown of Chicago and saw him defeat Cena to win his first WWE Championship. In doing so, Punk's contract expired and he left the company, only to return a few weeks later. Since that night, the duo engaged in a classic feud that saw them battle in high-stakes showdowns for the next two years. Cena and Punk had their last match on an episode of RAW in 2013. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo The Unseen 17 won the match to retain his right to challenge The Rock for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 29. John Cena and CM Punk are set to have one last showdown On the RAW after Money in the Bank PLE, Cena and Punk confronted each other in the ring. Following a classic war of words, the duo agreed to battle each other for the final time. The 17-time World Champion agreed to a title match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the 2025 WWE Night of Champions Premium Live Event. This will be the first time they will collide in 12 years. With the stakes higher than ever, it will be a match to witness and the true culmination of their rivalry on John Cena's farewell tour. Also read: CM Punk steps out in support of 'No Kings Day' protest in Chicago
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown results: Randy Orton pins LA Knight to reach King of the Ring semi-final
Randy Orton returned to WWE with one thing on his mind. After five weeks away since losing the WWE Championship match to John Cena at Backlash in his hometown, The Viper stepped back into the ring on SmackDown and picked up a massive win. He defeated LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, and Aleister Black in a thrilling four-way match to move into the semi-final of the King of the Ring tournament. The show opened with a long promo segment featuring Orton, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, and John Cena. Once the match started, the fans in Lexington were fully behind LA Knight. Every punch he threw got a huge cheer. He came close to winning after hitting Aleister Black with a BFT. But just when he looked set to advance, everything turned upside down. Randy Orton dunks Carmelo Hayes, while Bron Breakker hits LA Knight with a spear RANDY ORTON ADVANCES IN THE KING OF THE RING BREAKKER & BRONSON REED JUST SCREWED LA KNIGHT 🤯#SmackDown As the match crossed the fifteen-minute mark, Bronson Reed appeared ringside. He is part of Seth Rollins' group and came straight for Knight. Reed caused a distraction just as Knight was trying to build momentum. That allowed Bron Breakker to storm in and hit a huge Spear on LA Knight. It was revenge. Earlier this week on RAW, Knight had interfered in Breakker's fatal four-way match. His actions helped Sami Zayn win and qualify for the next round. Breakker and Reed clearly came to return the favour. Knight was down, Hayes went to the top rope for a splash, but Randy Orton had it all scouted. Orton caught Hayes in midair with a brilliant RKO. Hayes crashed right onto Knight and Orton pinned him for the win. Aleister Black, who had also looked sharp earlier, was out of the picture after taking a BFT. The crowd was left stunned, but Orton had done what he came to do. The win puts him one step closer to becoming King of the Ring, which comes with a guaranteed title shot at SummerSlam. Orton is chasing his 15th world title and he knows it will not be easy. Cody Rhodes, his close friend, is also part of the tournament. But Orton looks ready to face anyone who stands in his way. He has made it clear that nothing will stop him from getting back to the top. For LA Knight, this is a tough blow. He had the fans, the momentum, and the match in control. But Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker had other plans. Their rivalry with Knight is only getting worse. From RAW to SmackDown, this feud has taken over both shows. And Knight will surely have more to say in the coming weeks. Orton now moves on with his focus locked on the crown. The Viper will go up against Sami Zayn in the semi-final of the King of the Ring tournament. One more win will put him in the final. With the biggest prize waiting at SummerSlam, The Viper is all in.
