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WWE is going all out in its September PPV, WrestlePalooza, featuring two blockbuster matches. According to exclusive reports from WWE, the pay-per-view event is scheduled to take place on September 20, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and will air live on ESPN. While they did not confirm the matches, they featured the names of John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Cm Punk, Drew McIntyre, and many more.

In another report from Pw Insider (via Se Scoops), it has been confirmed that the planned main event is John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar, aligning with previous reports on the anticipated clash between the two veterans at a mysterious premium live event. The other match that...

Chris Jericho has been one of WWE’s paramount figures. He has contributed significantly by introducing us to Money in the Bank matches and even setting up an impressive record at the Elimination Chamber. However, he decided to go to Aew to become one of the foundational stars of All Elite Wrestling and help the wrestling brand grow.

Now, after seven years, reports have started to emerge about his return, giving fans the hope that he will return in early 2026. With that being said, here are five wrestlers who can have an intriguing storyline with the WWE veteran.

5. Sami Zayn Sami Zayn | Credit: WWE

In the current WWE locker room,...

This week’s Netflix Top 10 in the United States brings together a mix of returning hits, buzzy newcomers, real life reckonings, live ring drama, and a fresh stand up hour. The list includes brand new seasons that build on worlds people already love as well as first seasons that lay out brand new mysteries and relationships. You will also spot a timely docuseries that revisits a famous reality show through the voices of the people who lived it.

Below you will find each entry with key facts on story, cast, and creative teams. The countdown goes from 10 to 1 and follows the exact order of the current US chart. Titles are listed with their series years and every title you see in quotes appears the same way throughout.

10. ‘Jim Jefferies: Two Limb Policy’ (2025) Jim Jefferies: Two Limb Policy

This stand up special stars Jim Jefferies and runs a little over an hour.

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s show…

Match #1: Iyo Sky def. Raquel Rodriguez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

For the first time, Iyo Sky battled Raquel Rodriguez. Sky stunned Roxanne Perez, who was ringside, and Rodriguez with an immense dive to the outside. Rodriguez, however, caught Sky before driving her straight into the ring post. Just when Rodriguez had Sky in place for the Tejana Bomb, Sky countered with a hurricanrana before hitting Over the Moonsault to win the match. After the bout, Perez and Rodriguez looked to beat down Sky until Rhea Ripley saved her.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Penta def. Xavier Woods The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

After absconding with Xavier Woods’ mourning hat last week, Penta took on Xavier Woods.

Roman Reigns has declared war on ‘Big’ Bronson Reed. The most recent episode of Monday Night Raw witnessed a returning Roman Reigns finally taking his revenge on The Tribal Thief. Amid the commotion, Reigns could be heard saying, “See you in Paris.” However, their match met with a bizarre update from WWE, where they posted a clip from the match but deleted it after a couple of minutes.

To compensate for their mistake, they shared a picture of The Otc with the caption “#WWERaw reactions.” To add to the confusion of the whole situation, WWE France shared a poster for Clash in Paris, with Roman Reigns in it. Check out the poster below:

Plus Que Deux Semaines: #WWEClash in Paris...

Monday Night Raw arrives in Philadelphia, and finally, we have the answers to a lot of pending questions from last time around. The red roster featured Seth Rollins setting the undertone for the crucial fatal four-way action for the World Heavyweight title at Clash in Paris.

Furthermore, fans now know the situation around the Women’s World title and Naomi as she addresses fans and stuns the WWE universe. Overall, it was a rollercoaster this week as we begin the countdown for Clash in Paris on August 31.

Jey Uso Entered Into an Extreme Rules Match Against Bron Breakker The Vision delivering a promo at Monday Night Raw. (Image Credit: WWE)

Monday Night Raw at Philadelphia started with the World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, accompanied by his associates Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed. The faction now known in the WWE as ‘The Vision’ was about to reveal its plan for the WWE locker room.

The August 18, 2025, segment of Monday Night Raw will feature the biggest names, and it promises to be action-packed, continuing the momentum from last week. This week, WWE’s red brand will be live from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, where it will continue its ongoing storylines and set up matches for Clash in Paris.

Since the Ple is only a couple of weeks away, the upcoming episode of Raw will crank up the heat and set the stage for their sagas that will get the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats. With that being said, here are 8 predictions for tonight’s episode of the show.

8. Brock Lesnar Shocks The WWE Universe With an Unannounced Return Brock Lesnar | Credit: WWE

When Brock Lesnar returned at SummerSlam 2025, he took the crowd at MetLife Stadium by shock, teasing how he’s coming after John Cena. However, WWE decided to postpone their...

Naomi and Jimmy Uso shared their hilarious first date story during an appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s podcast. Uso shared that it was a totally weird experience when he took his now-wife to a sushi restaurant when they first started dating. He shared that it threw him off and almost led him to end the date on the spot.

When they arrived at the restaurant, Uso shared that Naomi took something from a plate and chucked it, believing it to be avocado. However, it turned out to be a wasabi. Uso was immediately convinced that there was something wrong with her. He shared the hilarious date story with McMahon:

Our first date, though, it threw me off because this one almost got me to, like, something’s wrong with her. Because we went to a sushi restaurant. And she goes, ‘Ooh, avocado.’ It was the wasabi. She told me, ‘This ain’t no avocado.

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s show…

Match #1: Dominik Mysterio & El Grande Americano def. Aj Styles & Dragon Lee. The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

When El Grande Americano dropped the metal implement he was attempting to put in his mask to use on Aj Styles, Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio loaded the metal into a mask of his own and blasted The Phenomenal One to set up the quick pin for his partner.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Sami Zayn def. Rusev (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Just when it looked like Sami Zayn was ready to overtake Rusev with the Helluva Kick, The MFTs viciously attacked him for the disqualification. As the officials worked to stop the chaos, Sheamus emerged from nowhere and...

Seth Rollins once again decided to ambush Cm Punk and LA Knight at the latest episode of Monday Night Raw. Though the assault was chaotic and full of resentment towards The Best in the World, it led to a lightning-fast mishap, which was barely noticeable. A fan shared a clip of the moment on X, where it could be seen in the dying minutes of the match, when Punk was distracted, The Visionary attacked him and subtly lost his balance.

Seth Rollins Lowkey Slipped When He Swung At Cm Punk...

John Cena’s retirement tour is ruined after he is set to face Logan Paul for Clash in Paris. The clash was made official after an intense promo during the recent episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Many wrestling enthusiasts now perceive it as the worst booking decision of all time, since it can produce a result even more dreadful than what happened at WrestleMania 41.

The face-off between these WWE superstars is a major step back by the company after it hinted towards a dream match between Cena and Brock Lesnar following his WWE return at SummerSlam 2025.

Why Did WWE Step Back After Teasing John Cena vs Brock Lesnar for Clash in Paris? John Cena staring at Brock Lesnar’s entrance at SummerSlam 2025. (Image Credit: WWE)

There could be a variety of reasons why WWE has deliberately taken a step back from the iconic clash between these prolific in-ring performers. Nothing,...

After losing to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2025, John Cena was seen whispering something to the American Nightmare, which made him emotional. Cena was asked about those words during an interaction with Adam’s Apple. Choosing discretion, the Cenation leader made it clear that the conversation that took place between them at MetLife Stadium would remain a secret.

Several factors could have contributed to the fact that the 17-time World Champion decided to keep it a secret between him and Rhodes. However, no one denies the fact that emotions were running high for both WWE superstars following a historic clash between them.

Cody Rhodes Revealed How He Felt After Defeating John Cena at Summerslam 2025 John Cena and Cody Rhodes before their high-stakes clash. (Image Credit: WWE)

Even though WWE fans could never know exactly what Cena said after the match, the American Nightmare could not get his eyes off Cena. The...

The match between John Cena and Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2025 was a hot topic, featuring a spectacle of a street fight, marked by Brock Lesnar’s return. However, fans were visibly upset with how poorly the entire match was booked, making the challenger destined to win the Undisputed WWE Championship. Worse than that, Rhodes made the Goat’s finisher look like a joke.

During the match, Cena executed a total of 8 Attitude Adjustments to Cody Rhodes, including one on the announcer’s table, on the ramp, and an Avalanche AA, but to everyone’s surprise, he kicked out. The whole match looked like a joke because this is the same move that has defeated the likes of Aj Styles, Randy Orton, Dwayne Johnson, Big Show, and many more.

What made it frustrating was that the move not only lost its essence, but also how a double Cross Rhodes was enough to put away the champ.

Night 1 of WWE’s first-ever two-night SummerSlam was a spectacle packed with drama, surprises, and a massive twist to close the show! Things kicked off with a high-energy opening segment, and from the jump, it was clear WWE wanted this to feel like a blockbuster event. The crowd was buzzing, and the stadium setting gave everything a larger-than-life feel. But the card itself didn’t always live up to that scale.

Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill for the Women’s Championship was a short but impactful bout. Stratton dominated more than expected, brushing off Cargill’s power offence and dispatching her in under 10 minutes. It was a definitive win, but arguably too decisive for what was billed as a marquee women’s match.

In tag team action, Randy Orton and Jelly Roll teamed up to face Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre. This was better than it had any right to be.

In the final episode of Raw before SummerSlam, there was plenty of good old fashioned in-ring wrestling along with some eye-opening and jaw-dropping moments, from Dominik Mysterio receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 from Roxanne Perez to Roman Reigns getting speared by Bron Breakker, then having his shoes stolen right off his feet by Bronson Reed — an act of disrespect that added to tension ahead of SummerSlam, where Reed teamed with Breakker in a clash against Reigns and Jey Uso.

With SummerSlam 2025 in the books, revisit everything that happened over the epic weekend and prepare for the fallout on tonight’s episode of Raw.

The Aug. 4 episode of Raw takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The Aug. 4 Raw celebrity guests include Wednesday cast members Fred Armisen, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Noah Taylor, and Georgie Farmer, as well as influencer Fanum, and rappers Method Man, Joe...

It has been a historic night at the MetLife Stadium for the first-ever two-night SummerSlam. The results for the first day of the high-stakes Ple event were not only consequential but also breathtaking, particularly concerning WWE storylines.

Night 1 of SummerSlam 2025 was not only a scintillating experience for fans around the world but also created several important moments as far as the current major storylines in the WWE are concerned. The match card for Night 1 and 2 is mind-boggling in every sense, and the first day of the event delivered on the hype created around it.

In light of the exciting conclusion to the first night of SummerSlam 2025, here are the major developments from the high-stakes Ple event.

Roman Reigns and Jey Uso Outperform Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed in a Hard-Fought Match Roman Reigns about to viciously attack Bron Breakker during the build-up to their clash at SummerSlam 2025. (Image Credit: WWE...

Bron Breakker picked up an injury at SummerSlam 2025 and was spotted limping out after his tag match with Bronson Reed against Roman Reigns and Jey Uso. The bout was absolutely wild, fast-paced, packed with insane moves, and every wrestler tried to outdo themselves in the bout. It was a fast-paced bout that one could miss if they blinked. With so much going on and Bron Breakker pulling off multiple risky spots, it’s tough to pinpoint the exact moment he got hurt. However, he clearly gave it his all, and that ultimately resulted in his injury.

This could be a sign of the bad luck Seth Rollins’ group is dealing with. One by one, the members of the faction keep getting injured at PLEs, and now, Bronson Reed’s the only one left standing without an injury.

How Serious Is Bron Breakker’s Summerslam Injury? Bron Breakker during a bout...

WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 1 opened up to a remarkable match. The Bloodline members, Roman Reigns and Jey Uso squared off against the young blood of the modern era, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. The match saw a different side of Reigns which might have hinted his new direction.

This could be very different from his time as the ruthless and dominant Tribal Chief that ruled WWE for nearly five years. With his years in WWE winding down, SummerSlam 2025 might have marked the start of a new Otc.

Roman Reigns Showcased a Major Babyface Side at SummerSlam 2025 Uso and Reigns vs Brekker and Reed at SummerSlam 2025

The first night of WWE SummerSlam in MetLife Stadium began with Jey Uso and Roman Reigns ready to battle Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. Right from the get-go, fans got to witness a much different side of Reigns than they had been witnessing since he became...

You can love Seth Rollins or hate him, but it is now a fact that the WWE universe cannot ignore him. The self-styled architect of the company has been an integral part of WWE programming, but an unfortunate knee injury forced him out of the existing storylines and cast a cloud of uncertainty on his future.

However, given the kind of persona he has and how he has delivered what was expected from him in WWE storylines, many believe that it is just a deliberate attempt on Seth Rollins’s end to make his rivals complacent. In this regard, the best time for him to return is SummerSlam 2025, and here is why he is bound to do it.

The Reasons Behind the Seth Rollins’ Knee Injury Gimmick Seth Rollins inside the ring. (Image Credit: WWE)

Ever since he won the high-stakes triple threat match at WrestleMania 41, Seth Rollins has aimed...

The recent edition of Friday Night SmackDown was consequential. Several major developments took place at the blue roster right before WWE SummerSlam 2025, which established the undertone for the high-stakes event. However, some epic scenes continued to feature even after the show went off-air. These included the WWE universe hooked onto the ‘voices in the head’ of Randy Orton and the return of an epic tag team.

These shocking turns of events after the show went off-air solidify the fact that WWE is much more than what happens on the screen. The developments inside the squared circle after the camera went off were simply breathtaking. We provide you with insights into these segments. A true WWE fan is bound to savor them forever.

WWE Universe Shows Its Solidarity to Randy Orton After a Dramatic Promo Randy Orton with Jelly Roll making an entrance at Friday Night SmackDown. (Image Credit: WWE)

The...

SummerSlam 2025 is right around the corner, with the match card now clear for nights 1 and 2. The WWE universe is expected to witness some jaw-dropping changes at the high-stakes Ple event. Several intense matches are poised to take place for this year’s event, creating jaw-dropping moments at MetLife Stadium.

In light of the epic pay-per-view event, here are 5 predictions at SummerSlam 2025 which are bound to set the tone for the rest of the calendar year in the WWE.

5. Jade Cargill Set to Become the New WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill after winning the Queen of the Ring tournament. (Image Credit: WWE)

WWE has faced stringent criticism for lazy writing for Tiffany Stratton’s title reign as the WWE Women’s Champion. Therefore, the company can redeem itself by forging new beginnings for the title and marking the beginning of a new era with Jade Cargill.

The title change in...

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s show…

Match #1: Aj Styles & The Kabuki Warriors def. Dominik Mysterio and Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although Roxanne Perez put herself in danger by standing between Aj Styles and Dominik Mysterio, The Kabuki Warriors helped neutralize the Women’s Tag Team Champions and set up Styles to pins the Intercontinental Champion en route to their title match at SummerSlam.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Sheamus def. Grayson Waller The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Sheamus knocked an interfering Rusev off the apron before defeating Grayson Waller with a Brogue Kick out of nowhere. After the bell, Rusev quickly attacked The Celtic Warrior with a shillelagh.

My Score: 0 out of 5 Match #3: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky,...

Triple H recently dropped a masterclass by making Bronson Reed bully Roman Reigns by first beating him up and then taking his sneakers off. This might turn their SummerSlam clash into something special, as Roman Reigns will step onto the squared circle with more vigour because of the insult. So it can be said that the latest twist on Raw took things up a notch. The brawl started when Jey went up against Reed, and just when it looked like a normal matchup, chaos broke loose.

Bron Breakker and Roman Reigns appeared out of nowhere in the match, and what followed was pure chaos. Reed and Breakker somehow managed to come out on top, but then Reed sort of crossed the line. He floored Reigns, took off his shoe, and held it up like some kind of trophy. This might turn out to be a great move as it will...

WWE Raw presented its final edition of the show on July 28 in Detroit, Michigan, before it reaches MetLife Stadium on August 2nd and 3rd for their next major Premium Live Event, SummerSlam 2025. The show opened with a heated exchange between Jey Uso and Bloodline’s former Wiseman, Paul Heyman.

The now-Oracle of Seth Rollins’ Trifecta of Terror decided to play mind games on the Yeet man to drive a rift between him and his cousin, Roman Reigns, as they are set to face Heyman’s Guys, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. In doing so, Heyman made some harsh comments directed towards the Jewish people amidst major tensions in the world.

Paul Heyman Gloats About Jewish People Amidst World Tensions on WWE Raw Paul Heyman on WWE live TV/ Credits: WWE.com

Jey Uso opened the July 28th edition of WWE Raw in his classic Yeet style. Just as he was about to speak,...

Imagine this: What if Jey Uso hadn’t won the 2025 Royal Rumble, and instead Cm Punk went head-to-head with Gunther at WrestleMania 41 for the World Heavyweight Championship? Or, what if John Cena hadn’t turned heel, and instead The Rock called upon somebody else to beat Cody Rhodes for his WWE Championship?

Those storylines, though vastly different from the ones that actually unfolded, were given real consideration in the WWE writers’ room, and it’s all on display in WWE: Unreal.

The five-part documentary takes its audience deep into the full process of a WWE production, from ideation to performances under bright lights in the squared circle. Viewers are flies on the backstage walls during Raw, Smackdown, and various premium live events, witnessing everything from superstars hashing out plans ahead of their matches to the highly active production area known as the “Gorilla Position,” where the show is monitored and...

WWE Raw will be one of the last stops on the road to their biggest event of the Summer, SummerSlam 2025, which is almost approaching its finish line. Before the superstars reach MetLife Stadium for the first-ever two-night SummerSlam in the history of the Premium Live Event, they will bring the action on the red brand this week.

The show will take place on July 28th at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Many top names like Roman Reigns, Cm Punk, Nikki Bella, Jey Uso, and others have been announced for the go-home edition of Raw before SummerSlam. Here are six last-minute predictions that can happen on WWE Raw and have a direct impact on SummerSlam later this weekend.

6. Naomi Takes Out Her SummerSlam Opponents on WWE Raw Naomi at WWE Evolution 2025/Credits: WWE

Ever since Naomi was revealed to be Jade Cargill’s mystery assailant, she underwent a huge transformation this year.

SummerSlam 2025 is right around the corner, and it’s already creating a massive buzz. The cards for both nights of the event are out, and we can’t stop talking about it. This year’s event is loaded with show-stopping matches that are sure to light up MetLife Stadium and get fans on their feet. Credit should be given to Triple H for cooking up a thrilling lineup that wrestling fans are already losing their minds over.

The biggest showdown of the night is John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes without a doubt. These two have a long history of rivalry and competition, and whenever legends like them collide, you know it’s going to be something special. Cena’s on a mission to fulfill his promise of walking away from WWE with the Undisputed World Championship title and “ruin wrestling forever” by retiring with the championship. Cody, though, has something to say about that.

Since Travis Scott’s very first appearance at the 2025 Elimination Chamber, fans have been under the impression that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was responsible for bringing him in. This resonated poorly among wrestling fanatics, sending word-shaped bullets his way. However, with the rapper’s fallout with the company, more drama keeps stirring the pot.

Recently, at The Stevie Richards Show, Stevie Richards took the internet by storm, where he ripped apart Ari Emanuel, the co-founder of Tko Group Holdings, accusing him of making a move that was nothing but a favor for one of his best friends.

Literally an indie promoter saying, ‘Put over one of my best friends on the show and make him a star because it’s I Emanuel.’ And I can’t believe—usually in wrestling, when somebody like I, Emanuel, is in power and everybody’s kind of puckered up trying to just plate him...

WWE 2K25 has seriously caught fire with fans, and for good reason. This year, WWE took a fresh approach by splitting the game into three distinct editions, each offering its own unique flavor. But let’s be honest, the Bloodline Edition is the one everyone’s talking about.

It’s not just a game mode, it’s like stepping into a living, breathing history of one of wrestling’s most dominant families. Roman Reigns is front and center, as expected, and the whole edition celebrates the powerful legacy of the Anoa’i family and what they’ve meant to WWE over the years.

Paul Heyman leads the charge in showcasing the Bloodline dynasty, guiding players through iconic matches, alternate scenarios, and storylines featuring big names like Roman Reigns, The Rock, Yokozuna, Jacob Fatu, and plenty more.

The WWE 2K25 Bloodline Edition is totally stacked. You get exclusive MyFACTION cards for Roman Reigns and Jey Uso,...

The WWE universe witnessed two shocking moments in the segment where Roman Reigns confronted Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed at the latest edition of Monday Night Raw.

The first one was clear as daylight. No one believed the words ‘My Tribal Chief’ would utter out of the mouth of Paul Heyman, after he betrayed Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41. But to everyone’s surprise, it did. The other shocking moment occurred when Raw went off air. While the former is much talked about, the latter is slowly but steadily becoming a sensation on social media.

The Moment That Led to Roman Reigns Yeeting With the Crowd Roman Reigns entering the ring at Monday Night Raw. (Image Credit: WWE)

The viral moment, originally shared by Sean Tajipour, Founding Editor of Nerdtropolis, showcases Roman Reigns and Jey Uso sharing the ring in a rare moment and the OTC1 leading the WWE...

The stage is set for SummerSlam 2025, where Cm Punk will come face to face with Gunther, the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion. The match is deemed a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where the two greats of wrestling will face off at the biggest premium live event of the summer. However, Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s creative decision has once again come into the picture, which makes fans hate him to the core.

Tonight’s Monday Night Raw segment had the potential to be the most explosive one, where the two wrestlers confronted each other in a battle of words. The Ring General explained how he will make Punk regret his decision to challenge him, but the fans felt otherwise, reminding him of the humiliation he suffered at the hands of Jey Uso at WrestleMania 41.

Triple H’s Short-Sighted Creative Decision Mars Cm Punk vs. Gunther’s Showdown

Last week, Cm Punk shocked...

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Netflix‘s bi-annual engagement report provided the massive viewership figures we expected from juggernauts like “Adolescence” and “Squid Game,” but a closer look at the numbers shows just how powerful the South Korean franchise is for Netflix, as well as how valuable the streamer’s recent partnership with WWE has proven to be.

Beyond laying out the success of “Squid Game” and WWE’s Monday Night Raw, the report, which captures viewership for the first half of 2025, gave insight on massive audience for kids show “Ms. Rachel,” Korean content and true crime series, while the reality TV genre failed to make it to the top of the list.

The report also revealed cumulative viewership for canceled series like “The Residence,” “Pulse” and “The Recruit,” which sometimes performed better than...

The sound of Roman Reigns demanding recognition from the crowd has been a familiar one for the WWE universe for some time now. It doesn’t matter whether you love the OTC1 or criticize him for his actions; you just can’t ignore the aura he has created.

However, the memories of this remarkable scene became distant ever since Reigns went on an undeclared hiatus post-WrestleMania 41. Now, the former Universal Champion has returned to the squared circle and even Elon Musk’s Grok AI recognized the powerhouse he has been in the company, accepting that he his indeed the Original Tribal Chief!

The moment came when a wrestling enthusiast asked Grok whether it recognized Reigns as the Tribal Chief. The answer from the powerful AI was simply a sight to behold for the fans of the OTC1.

What Are WWE’s Plans for Roman Reigns at Summerslam 2025? Roman Reigns in the Tribal Chief persona.

Fans were speculating the return of Roman Reigns for some time now, and it finally happened during the previous edition of Monday Night Raw. Reigns had not made a public appearance in front of the WWE universe ever since his devastating loss in a triple-threat match at WrestleMania 41. Finally, in a dramatic turn of events, the former WWE Champion returned to the squared circle with renewed energy.

Right after the gauntlet match, which determined Gunther’s opponent at SummerSlam 2025 for the World Heavyweight title, Jey Uso and Cm Punk needed someone to save them from the assault of Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker. Just when it seemed that their decimation was now evident, Roman Reigns returned to rescue in a remarkable turn of events.

In light of the return of Roman Reigns and SummerSlam 2025 around the corner, here are 5 matches that should happen in the WWE.

5. Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes...

The multi-million-dollar WWE has been premised on solid storytelling over the years. Whether it has been the iconic Hulkamania running wild or John Cena conquering the WWE championship for a staggering 17 times, it is what goes on behind the scenes that proves to be the true heartthrob of pro-wrestling.

It isn’t just storytelling, however, that fuels the company. From arranging a set to the pyro, from the crowd management to the celebrity hosting, it is all part and parcel of the company. Over the years, there have been many documentaries narrating the stories of the superstars on the screen but for the first time, WWE has planned to go deeper with their latest documentary all set to drop. WWE Unreal offers a glimpse into the company’s most intimate.

What Can the Fans Expect From WWE Unreal? Jey Uso with Triple H on the official poster of WWE Unreal...

There’s an exciting new WWE show coming to Netflix!

WWE: Unreal debuts on July 29 on the streamer.

Here’s the logline: “For the first time ever, step into the WWE writer’s room and outside the ring with your favorite WWE Superstars, where the drama is just as intense offstage as it is under the spotlight.”

Keep reading to find out more…

Triple H serves as the narrator of the docuseries.

In addition to Triple H, WWE superstars featured in the series include Triple H, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Cm Punk, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, and Xavier Woods.

Unreal Season 1 includes five 50-minute episodes:

Episode 1, “New Era”

Episode 2, “Push”

Episode 3, “Worth the Wait”

Episode 4, “Heel Turn”

Episode 5, “WrestleMania”

Watch the trailer for WWE: Unreal above, see the first look photos inside, and watch it on Netflix on July 29.

Find out who is considered...

Phil “Cm Punk” Brooks kind of shit the bed in his brief mixed-martial arts stint (0-1-1) between WWE residencies. He’s also infamously (on wrestling blogs, at least) shit the ring during a live TV match.

In the trailer for Netflix’s new and upcoming reality show WWE: Unreal (below), Punk asks fellow WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair if she’s “ever shit” herself in the ring. The answer is a no, but with the quick caveat that if she had, she wouldn’t admit to it. The daughter of the legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair “may have peed” herself “a little,” she offered.

Look, you just have to know pro wrestlers.

In addition to those two, WWE: Unreal will feature Triple H, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green and Xavier Woods. The series has a five-episode season order, with each episode clocking in at 50-minutes long.

Professional wrestlers famously break their bodies doing what they love to entertain the fans. In sports entertainment, wrestling’s rough nature has garnered a bevy of heartbreaking behind-the-scenes stories. But for the superstars, it all seems worth it. Now, you can hear it from the WWE superstars themselves as they tell their stories, which is accompanied by some rare backstage footage. Netflix has just released the trailer for WWE: Unreal. The documentary plays on the reputation of wrestling’s stigma with casual viewers — that it’s faked. However, it still has real-world consequences.

The stars featured in the five-episode documentary will include Triple H, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, Cm Punk, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, and Xavier Woods. The description reads, “For the first time ever, step into the WWE writer’s room and outside the ring with your favorite WWE Superstars, where the drama...

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s post Snme/Evolution 2 show…

Match #1: Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez def. The Kabuki Warriors The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Although Asuka got some payback on a disruptive Dominik Mysterio by knocking “Dirty” Dom off the apron, the commotion allowed Roxanne Perez to roll The Empress of Tomorrow up for the three count that give herself and Raquel Rodriguez the win over The Kubuki Warriors.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: 2-out-of-3 Falls Women’s Intercontinental Title No. 1 Contender’s Match – Lyra Valkyria def. Bayley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bayley won the critical first fall in the 2-out-of-3 Falls No. 1 Contender’s Match when Lyra Valkyria let her emotions get the best of her and opened the door for...

Last week’s episode of Raw saw the continued dominance of Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed, who have continued to antagonize anyone who defies them — namely Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and Penta, though LA Knight showed up to make an assist and save the latter from further beating.

The weekend was jam-packed with action, from Gunther defeating Goldberg to retain his World Heavyweight Championship to Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley putting on an instant classic that ended with Naomi cashing-in her Money in the Bank contract and leaving as the Women’s World Champion.

The July 14 episode of Raw is set to have a big impact on the future landscape of WWE, with a gauntlet match that will decide who gets a title shot against Gunther at SummerSlam on Aug. 2–3.

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Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s post Night of Champions show…

Match #1: Kairi Sane def. Roxanne Perez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Moments after Kairi Sane countered Roxanne Perez’s Pop Rox to pick up the quick pinfall, Raquel Rodriguez and Perez launched a post-match assault on the victorious Superstar that was stopped by the emergence of Asuka. The reunited Kabuki Warriors fought back and forced Rodriguez and Perez to retreat.

My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Bron Breakker def. Sami Zayn The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Prior to Sami Zayn’s match against Bron Breakker, Karrion Kross launched a sneak attack on Zayn. Insistent that the match take place, the injured Zayn soon proved easy prey for Breakker, who picked up the victory with three devastating Spears.

From Jim Ross to the legendary Jbl, no one can forget the role of commentators in the WWE; they defined how we perceive wrestling in one form or the other. That baton was carried by Pat McAfee in the modern era.

But recently, the wrestling community was astonished to see his sudden disappearance from WWE’s weekly shows, Raw and SmackDown. This has left fans wondering whether he is planning to quit the company and explore new ventures. The modern-day voice of the company has now provided clarity on why he is out of the WWE for now.

Pat McAfee reveals why he has suddenly disappeared from WWE Pat McAfee performing his commentary duties. (Image Credit: WWE)

After his continued absence from the Red and Blue brands of the WWE, Pat McAfee cleared the air around his employment in the company and the reason behind this hiatus, which appeared sudden to several WWE fans.

With Seth Rollins running riot in the WWE with his band of destructors, namely Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, the fans have been waiting for one name to make a comeback. It is that of Roman Reigns, the Otc. Ever since his defeat at WrestleMania 41, he has just been seen once, where he suffered a beatdown at the hands of Rollins and his villainous faction.

There were rumours of Roman Reigns possibly returning ahead of the Money in the Bank, but it didn’t materialise. However, now the fans will have something to look forward to as WWE just dropped concrete evidence of the future that features Roman Reigns. Even when Reigns disappeared from WWE following his defeat to Cody Rhodes in WrestleMania 40, the anticipation for his return was sky-high. A few things never change.

Roman Reigns has been featured in the 2025 Survivor Series: War Games poster Roman Reigns coming...

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s Netflix-broadcast show…

Match #1: Bron Breakker def. Penta The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Penta dazzled the WWE Universe with his incredible offense, including his swift kicks and his signature second turnbuckle handstand dropkick. However, Bron Breakker countered the Tope Con Hilo as he jumped back in the ring and dumped the Mexican Superstar onto the canvas. The Badass began berating Penta as he crushed him beneath his boots, but Penta found his footing by smashing Breakker into the ring post and finally hit his Tope Con Hilo that brought the crowd to its feet. The two traded some of their best shots, including Breakker’s Frankensteiner and Penta’s Mexican Destroyer, but Penta’s flying crossbody was met with a...

On the latest episode of WWE Raw, Bron Breakker split Penta in two with a massive spear that made the world go absolutely bonkers. This is one particular move that has always been hailed as one of the simplest yet most effective in the history of professional wrestling.

Despite the simplicity of the move, one needs immense power in their shoulders to deliver the blow. The move has seen greats crumble when they have been inflicted with it. A move forged from sheer brutality and raw power has been primarily driven by burly individuals in the history of professional wrestling. Here are the top ten wrestlers with the best spear in WWE.

12. Ricky Saints Ricky Saints making his WWE debut/ Credits: WWE

Ricky Saints arrived as one of the hottest free agents in WWE this year. The Absolute One is a powerhouse of exciting moves, and Spear is one of his signature ones.

The Fanatics Fest 2025 was an absolute blockbuster as it featured superstars from all corners of the globe. Across various sporting disciplines, the world saw their favourites coming together in what was one of the biggest sports gatherings of the world. From The Undertaker in WWE to NBA’s LeBron James, from NFL’s Tom Brady to UFC’s Justin Gaethje, from the iconic likes of Eli Manning to the towering statures of Albert Pujols, it poured superstars in New York.

The WWE fans were in for a treat as 23 of their favourites were included in the list. From dedicated showtimes to trying their hands at multiple sports, the world was in awe of their talents. John Cena stood out with failed hands at various acts, but the more he missed his mark, the more the fans loved him. Here are the ten most memorable moments from the WWE superstars in...

Battle lines are drawn, WWE superstars are hell bent to outperform their rivals and secure their rightful place under the sun at the Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The event is significant considering it will mark the culmination of two important WWE storylines. The iconic pay-per-view event will crown the King of the Ring for the year to determine the superstar that will compete for a major world title at SummerSlam. Additionally, the event will also mark a showdown of the historic rivalry between John Cena and Cm Punk.

The high-stakes clash between Cm Punk and John Cena is poised as a clash of ideologies John Cena delivering his version of the pipebomb promo. (Image Credit: WWE)

The hype around Night of Champions 2025 has been building for a while now. After the combined forces of John Cena and Logan Paul were defeated by Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes,...

WWE is up to some unprecedented developments in recent times. One such moment occurred during the recent edition of Friday Night SmackDown. The pipe bomb promo delivered by Cm Punk was a thorn in the legacy of John Cena. In some ways, he tried to heal his wounds by throwing a similar attack against the Second City Saint, who was defenseless this time around.

But while most WWE fans noticed the scathing remarks and similarities between the two pipe bomb promos, there was some substance as well, beyond the rhetoric. John Cena blamed Cm Punk for destroying three careers in the WWE, which left WWE enthusiasts wondering whether it had some truth to it.

John Cena stuns the WWE universe by naming 3 former WWE superstars during his recent promo John Cena re-creating the pipebomb moment. (Image Credit: WWE)

The moment of truth came when John Cena was at the top...

Last week’s episode of Raw was jam-packed with action, from King and Queen of the Ring qualifying matches to the return of Goldberg, who challenged Gunther for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

The night concluded in chaos as LA Knight’s interference helped Jey Uso score a massive win. As Seth Rollins appeared, looking to pounce on an ailing Uso, Cody Rhodes came to his rescue ahead of their upcoming clash.

Tonight’s lineup features high-stakes showdowns, including the King and Queen of the Ring semifinal matches and a marquee clash for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship between two iconic superstars.

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John Cena’s farewell tour has been unfolding according to the evil plan he hatched before it began. He turned his back on the fans, won his record-setting World Championship, and has been unstoppable for months. In doing so, he turned one of his biggest fans, R-Truth, into his worst enemy as witnessed on their television programming in recent memory.

The former WWE 24/7 Champion has undergone a significant transformation and has showcased his ruthless side since returning to WWE following his brief release. With another match against Cena coming up for Truth, a WWE legend weighed in with an early prediction regarding what can go down.

Which WWE legend believed that R-Truth would unleash his wrath on John Cena? R-Truth making his return at the 2025 Money in the Bank Ple/ Credits: WWE.com

In the recent edition of Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry gave a bold prediction...