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WWE star Liv Morgan's injury gets devastating timeline update
The post WWE star Liv Morgan's injury gets devastating timeline update appeared first on ClutchPoints. Unfortunately, it could be several months before fans see WWE star Liv Morgan return from her recent shoulder injury, which may keep her out for most of the summer. Advertisement During a recent WrestleVotes Q&A, it sounds like Morgan may be out for 'three months' or so. Nothing is official, but that is what WrestleVotes heard from their sources. 'Just talking to a few people, obviously, [I] didn't talk to any doctors, so internet, don't run wild with it, it's about three months; she's gonna be on the shelf with the injury,' WrestleVotes said. 'I asked a couple of people, and they said roughly around 12 weeks. Hopefully, it's less, but a dislocated shoulder takes time.' One thing WrestleVotes noted was the backstage reaction to Morgan's injury. Unlike fellow Superstar Zoey Stark's recent scare, it was 'a lot more calm' when Morgan got hurt. Both incidents took place with Kairi Sane in the ring. She dodged a kick by Morgan and pulled her to the ground. Morgan landed awkwardly, and you could see the expression on her face change. WWE star Liv Morgan's latest shoulder injury The latest injury for Morgan took place during the June 16, 2025, edition of Monday Night RAW. Morgan's injury occurred within the opening seconds of her match against Sane. Advertisement She rolled out of the ring after her awkward fall. Morgan was then helped to the backstage area by WWE officials. Sane was then declared the winner since Morgan could not continue the match. Hopefully, Morgan will be back in the ring sooner rather than later. She is in the midst of the height of her popularity in WWE. She is coming off a 226-day reign as Women's World Champion that lasted from May 2024 to January 2025. Morgan came back from another shoulder injury at the 2024 Royal Rumble. She started a revenge tour where she won the Women's World Championship from Becky Lynch. During her reign, Morgan won the inaugural Women's Crown Jewel Championship after beating Nia Jax at the namesake event. She also had successful title defenses against Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky before dropping it to Ripley during the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere. Related: WWE star Gunther trolls Goldberg with 8 words Related: WWE making SmackDown runtime change soon
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08-06-2025
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The real reason WWE released R-Truth
The post The real reason WWE released R-Truth appeared first on ClutchPoints. The fact that WWE released the beloved R-Truth has not sat well with people — and the reason why may make fans even more mad. Advertisement According to a new Q&A from WrestleVotes (via Cultaholic Wrestling), it was a financial decision. While R-Truth was immensely popular with WWE fans before he was released, it wasn't enough to justify keeping him around. 'It's just a contract thing, it's a financial thing,' they reported. 'Truth for no reason than he's been around for a very long time [and] was making a lot of money. That's the main reason he's no longer a part of this company.' However, former WWE announcer Jonathan Coachman also discussed the situation (around the 14:50 mark). He alleges that R-Truth was given a lowball offer to stick around. 'I should put this out there because I had someone reach out to me. Reportedly, they did offer R-Truth a contract that was far less money than what he was making, and he decided to turn that down,' Coachman said. 'That's what somebody told me that's in the know. Whether or not that's true, I'm not sure.' Why would WWE release R-Truth? Even with the financial reasons laid out, it is hard to believe WWE would release R-Truth. He is incredibly popular with the fans, and they chanted for him during the June 2, 2025, edition of Monday Night RAW. Advertisement Perhaps he felt undervalued by the contract offer they gave him. He could always retire or join another promotion where his services would be wanted. R-Truth announced the news on Sunday, June 1, 2025, on X, formerly Twitter. He thanked the fans for their continued support throughout his career. 'I'm sorry to inform you all,' R-Truth's post began. 'I just got released from WWE. I want to thank WWE for the ride, but MOSTLY I want to thank each and [EVERY ONE] OF YOU who was along for the ride[.] Thank you for all the love, support, and appreciation you have given me over the years. Thank you [praying hands emoji].' His final high-profile match took place at the May 2025 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. R-Truth faced his 'childhood hero' John Cena in a non-title match. While he did his best, he was unable to defeat the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion. Related: Mariah May breaks silence on leaving AEW for WWE Related: Kevin Love compares James Dolan to Vince McMahon after Tom Thibodeau firing
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05-06-2025
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Roxanne Perez Pushes For Popular WWE Legend To Wrestle One More 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 Raw superstar Roxanne Perez has called for former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee to make an in-ring comeback. She has gone as far as stating Lee is her ultimate dream opponent. Lee, a pivotal figure in WWE's women's division, has not competed since her retirement in 2015. However, WWE fans have long hoped for her return. Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Perez did not hold back her admiration. When asked if a match against AJ Lee would be a dream scenario, Perez emphatically stated, "Absolutely. Absolutely." She continued, "AJ Lee is my—that could be my retirement match, to be honest. She is definitely my dream match and I have a feeling that that could happen if she comes back. Please come back." Lee was a three-time Divas Champion and known for her unique persona and strong mic skills, leaving a significant mark before the full swing of the Women's Evolution. Her departure in April 2015 left many WWE fans wanting more. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Perez's comments come after a report from WrestleVotes suggested that WWE is very open to the idea of an AJ Lee return. WrestleVotes previously stated, "It is a question I get quite a bit. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Roxanne Perez surprises Bayley from the stands during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Roxanne Perez surprises Bayley from the stands during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. As far as I know, WWE is totally on board for it. They would welcome it." The report continued, "She picks up the phone and she says, 'I'm in.' They're going to say, 'Yes. What took so long?'" However, WrestleVotes also noted the personal nature of such a decision: "I would say the only two people that probably know that answer are AJ Lee and CM Punk, and whatever that answer may be is up to them. So we'll see." Perez, herself a former NXT Women's Champion and one of WWE Raw's rising stars, clearly represents a new generation inspired by talents like Lee. Her public plea adds another voice to the chorus hoping to see Lee lace up her boots once more. While any return is purely speculative and up to Lee, the enthusiasm of current talent and WWE's reported openness keep that dream alive for many fans. It will be interesting to see if Lee comes back ever, considering it's been a decade. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
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WWE Has Significant Plans For Travis Scott: Report
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. Travis Scott is reportedly slated for a significant appearance at WWE's upcoming Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. This anticipated engagement is scheduled for June 7th, 2025. The information surfaced through a report from WrestleVotes. WrestleVotes shared on May 22, 2025: "Amid speculation, we're told WWE has plans for Travis Scott to appear at the Money in the Bank PLE on June 7th. Sources indicate this has been in the works since before WrestleMania." Further details from the episode itself emphasized the magnitude of these arrangements. It was explicitly noted that there are indeed "significant plans" for Scott's involvement at the highly anticipated event. This isn't Scott's first appearance in the WWE landscape in 2025. Earlier in the year, the Grammy-nominated musician played a visible role in the storylines leading up to and culminating at WrestleMania 41. Scott was notably featured in the narrative involving WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes during that period. He made appearances at ringside and even became physically involved in the historic match in which Cena captured his 17th world title from Rhodes, with Scott's interference contributing to the outcome. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena (L) and rapper Travis Scott celebrate Cena's victory over Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: John Cena (L) and rapper Travis Scott celebrate Cena's victory over Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MoreElaborating on the Money in the Bank plans, WrestleVotes provided additional context, directly linking Scott's upcoming appearance to the reigning WWE Champion. "Sources indicate there are plans for Travis Scott to be present at Money in the Bank in Los Angeles, an appearance connected to WWE Champion John Cena." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation The report continued, underscoring the long-term nature of this engagement: "We are told this appearance has been on the calendar since WrestleMania, regardless of the perception and criticism coming out of that show." The event on June 7th will see Money in the Bank return to the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. This venue is particularly noteworthy in the context of Travis Scott's WWE interactions. The nature of Scott's role, whether a musical performance, a guest spot in a segment, or continued involvement in a storyline, remains to be seen. However, WWE's continued partnership with a mainstream star of Scott's caliber signals their ongoing strategy to blend sports entertainment with popular culture, aiming to attract a wider audience to their programming. It's unclear whether WWE has plans for Scott at SummerSlam. More WWE News:
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16-05-2025
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Cody Rhodes Return Update: Is a WWE Comeback Imminent?
The main event of WrestleMania 41 will go down as a historic flop. John Cena was always going to topple Cody Rhodes and shatter Ric Flair's world title record—that much was obvious. But for Cena to get the win thanks to a massive assist from Travis Scott and the most mind-numbing case of babyface syndrome from Rhodes soured what should have been a banner moment for the company. Over the last month, Rhodes has gotten some much-needed time off, but his absence has left a seismic hole in WWE programming. The main event scene has suffered without his presence, and the Cena title reign has fallen flat in a lot of areas. Thankfully, it seems like "The American Nightmare" won't be out for too much longer. Cody RhodesGetty Images According to Joe of WrestleVotes and Sportskeeda during a recent Q&A, Cody Rhodes is still slated to appear at the next PLE. Advertisement "I do believe he's still scheduled to be part of the Money in the Bank show," Joe said. "I don't know if he's wrestling, and I don't know if that's when his return will happen. But as far as I know, he will be in Los Angeles for that event." Money in the Bank is on June 7th. That timeline suggests that if Rhodes makes a comeback before MITB, he will have three episodes of "SmackDown" plus an edition of "Saturday Night's Main Event." In the same video, legendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter theorized Rhodes could win the briefcase, but at this point, that seems inconceivable given the current booking trajectory. Rhodes is still the heavy favorite to dethrone Cena at the end of the year and will likely take a longer path to reclaiming his championship. Related: Former WWE Champion Calls Out the Company for Blatant Sexism Related: Reported Backstage Tension Over John Cena and Randy Orton Finish
