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The upcoming segment of WWE SmackDown will be live from Td Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, and will develop the storylines that will create the perfect matches for Clash in Paris. So far, only Logan Paul has confirmed a slot against John Cena in a singles match, but if the cards are played right, the upcoming PPV will be a full-fledged war.

Keeping that in mind, tonight’s segment of the blue brand will continue from the chaotic events of last week. The show will crank up the heat between the stars. Here are 5 last-minute predictions for tonight’s episode.

5. Chelsea Green Gets Back at Charlotte Flair Over the Cake Face Incident Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss | Credit: WWE

Last week, Charlotte Flair embarrassed Chelsea Green by smashing her face on Alexa Bliss’ birthday cake, upsetting her. This week, Bliss is scheduled to face off against Piper Niven, which is pretty...

Welcome to this week’s review of Tna Wrestling. Let’s get straight into the review and see what went down on this week’s show…

Match #1: Tna World Champion Trick Williams & Fir$T Cla$$ (A.J. Francis & Rich Swann) def. The System The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:

The fight immediately spills to the outside as Jdc takes out everyone with aerial offense! Francis sends Jdc tumbling to the floor, allowing Swann to gain control for his team. Williams hits Jdc with a Trick Kick for two. Jdc creates separation with a suplex to Francis, allowing him to tag in Myers. The match begins to break down as Myers disposes of Williams over the top rope. From behind, Swann pins Myers with his feet on the ropes to win.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Indi Hartwell & Dani Luna def. Myla Grace & Harley Hudson The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.

Vince McMahon might be returning for John Cena’s last match, claims Bully Ray. In the most recent episode of the Busted Open After Dark podcast, the Hall of Famer discussed that Cena made his debut during Mr. McMahon’s Ruthless Aggression. Since he gave him his “opportunity” to become WWE’s ultimate babyface, his return would make the most sense. He said,

If Vince were to come out in that moment to give John his final farewell, I think the people would like to see that or would embrace it. Because it was Vince McMahon’s WWE that John Cena was the face of. He was the face of Ruthless Aggression, the biggest babyface in the company during Vince McMahon’s time. I think they can ride that wave.

With The Prototype’s final match being a historic moment in wrestling history, WWE is going to make the most out of it.

What do a bowling trophy, a summer camp rifle contest, and an elementary school spelling bee have in common? They’re the humble beginnings of some of this year’s Emmy-nominated nonfiction storytellers.

Mike Sweeney (Conan O'Brien Must Go), Chris Smith (100 Foot Wave), Joseph Patel (Sly Lives!), Morgan Neville (SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night), and Josh Greenbaum (Will & Harper) came together for Gold Derby's Meet the Experts roundtable, offering their insights into documentary and nonfiction television. Watch the full group panel above, or click on each name to view their individual interviews.

Early wins and quirky beginnings

Before earning Emmy nominations and walking red carpets, these creatives collected unexpected (and often hilarious) first trophies — proving everyone starts somewhere.

For Sweeney, it was a “Most Improved Bowler” trophy earned in eighth grade. “I really had things going on in eighth grade,” he jokes, though he admits he hasn’t bowled in...

The grandeur of WWE was on full display as the company presented its first ever two-night SummerSlam from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Along with the normal cavalcade of in-ring performers were appearances by two of music’s biggest names. Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B hosted the festivities of Night 1 on August 2 while Jelly Roll saw a dream come true by having his first match. WWE More than 113,000 fans packed the venue over the weekend of shows with others tuning in on Peacock to witness the big matches including one of John Cena’s few remaining stops of his retirement tour. He closed out Night 2 on August 3. The 17-time World Champion put the gold on the line against Cody Rhodes in a street fight. Cena has been the heel or bad guy for much of this last run,. The Peacemaker star began to evolve back into the beloved hero that made...

iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today celebrates the one-year anniversary of iHeart Women’s Sports, the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports, and announces that 2025 NCAA Champion and Most Outstanding Player Azzi Fudd will join the network with the launch of her own podcast, “Fudd Around And Find Out,” co-produced with Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton’s Unanimous Media. iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, in collaboration with Ensemble, will toast the network’s success, future expansion and industry-changing investments tomorrow, July 18, in Indianapolis, Ind. during the women's basketball all-star weekend. The all-out celebration of women’s sports will include thought provoking content sessions, live podcast tapings and a can’t-miss industry after party co-hosted by the iconic New York City restaurant, Sei Less.

Launched in 2024, iHeart Women’s Sports has already made a significant impact in the women’s sports media landscape. In just one year,...

Welcome to our WWE Evolution review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Phil and this is the second Evolution PPV/Ple, with a maissive 7(!) year gap between shows! Like the 2018 eiditon, this is a huge night for the women WWE but one that was marred by the focus more on anything But this show in the lead up to the weekend’s events… Seriously, who the hell cares about Goldberg having a retirement match when This show takes place the same weekend?!?!

Match #1: Women’s Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Match – Becky Lynch def. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Women’s Intercontinental Title remains with Becky Lynch after she retained in an incredible Triple Threat Match against Lyra Valkyria and Bayley. The raucous Atlanta crowd roared in approval to begin the bout as all three Superstars looked to emerge victorious in the title fight.

Exclusive: Dreamers, the first feature directed by producer Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor (Blue Story), has been acquired for UK and Irish distribution by We Are Parable.

We Are Parable acquired Dreamers from The Yellow Affair and will release the film in cinemas at the end of the year. Separate deals have been struck on the film with J&j Films (Benelux) and Salzgeber (Gas).

Directed by Gharoro-Akpojotor from a screenplay she also wrote, Dreamers was produced by Emily Morgan for her Quiddity Films outfit and debuted in the Panorama section at this year’s Berlinale.

The film stars Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo as Isio, a Nigerian migrant who has been detained after living undocumented in the UK for two years. Isio is convinced that the only way out is to play by the rules, even when her charismatic new roommate, Farah (Ann Akinjirin), warns her otherwise. As the friendship between Isio and Faith evolves into something deeper,...

“The Smashing Machine” is a new biographical sports drama feature, written and directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson as former wrestler, ‘Mma’ fighter ‘Mark Kerr’, with Emily Blunt as Kerr's then-wife ‘Dawn Staples’, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usyk, releasing October 3, 2025 in theaters:

“…during his ‘Mma’ career, ‘Mark Kerr’ was a two-time ‘UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion’, ‘World Vale Tudo Championship’ tournament winner.

“In collegiate wrestling, Kerr was an ‘NCAA Division I’ champion. In freestyle wrestling, he won gold and silver medals at the ‘World Cup’ and silver at the ‘Pan American Games’.

“In submission wrestling, Kerr is a four-time ‘Adcc World Champion’, winning his weightclass twice along with the absolute division and the ‘Superfight Championship’.”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Rko is more than a finishing move from Randy Orton. Over the years, with its repeated use and impact on rivals, the finishing move from the Apex Predator has become a cultural phenomenon. Fans just can’t stop imagining themselves impersonating the iconic Rko.

But beyond the theatrics and visual appeal of the iconic finisher, Randy Orton’s signature identity was perfected after months of toil and contemplation. Finally, at the tail end of his career, The Apex Predator has revealed how he named his finishing move and explained its origin story.

Randy Orton reveals the backstory behind Rko and how he decided to choose this name… Randy Orton making an entrance at a WWE event. (Image Credit: WWE)

The 14-time World Champion, during a conversation with Bally Sports Midwest, talked about his search for a fitting finishing move early on in his WWE career, and how the name ‘Rko...

Is Dwayne Johnson’s star about to burn even brighter after tag-teaming the film industry alongside A24 for multiple high-profile projects? Johnson is already getting in the ring for Benny Safdie’s upcoming biographical sports drama, The Smashing Machine, which focuses on the life and times of former Mma pioneer Mark Kerr. Now, Darren Aronofsky is in early talks to direct Johnson in Breakthrough, a disturbing thriller starring the bald box office behemoth as a motivational guru.

Set in turn-of-the-millennium Southern California, Deadline says the story of Breakthrough follows an alienated young man who comes under the influence of a motivational guru. The guru’s intoxicating charm masks his morally questionable methods of manipulation and his own concealed darkness. Deadline’s exclusive report says they expect Johnson to play the supporting role of the guru, with casting for the young man and other roles ongoing. The project has yet to land a director,...

The first SmackDown after WWE’s exclusive premium live event, Money in the Bank, is set to air live from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The live show is surely going to be a fiery one after everything that took place at the pay-per-view.

With the clock ticking for the blue brand’s weekly show, a lot of updates have made their way that will surely get the fans excited. The upcoming episode will be all the more enthralling. After all, Nick Aldis gave a preview of the events that will unfold in tonight’s segment.

From John Cena being present in the building to Seth Rollins potentially finding another superstar to make an example out of, the show will surely be a blast for fans present and streaming online.

WWE SmackDown preview: Events that have reshaped the blue brand’s scenario

Before we talk about the stars and...

Even though Nikki Bella’s return was already announced at Money in the Bank 2025, what happened at the subsequent edition of Monday Night Raw was unprecedented. Liv Morgan, an integral member of the Judgement Day faction, unleashed a relentless attack on the former Women’s Champion upon her return. The assault crossed all limits as she dug into Nikki’s recent wounds of divorce from her ex-husband, Artem Chigvinstev.

But Nikki Bella has decided to give it back to Liv Morgan. The former Women’s Champion has decided that she is not going to give in easily to the new generation of wrestlers in the WWE. In a shocking move, Nikki Bella has made her stance clear: it’s either one way or the other within the company—no middle ground.

Nikki Bella announced her next WWE clash in a scathing attack on Liv Morgan Nikki Bella is confronting Liv Morgan at WWE Raw.

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Triple Threat Money in the Bank Qualifying Match – Naomi def. Jade Cargill and Nia Jax The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Naomi is officially headed to Los Angeles to compete in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match after defeating her rival Jade Cargill as well as Nia Jax. The caution tape clad Superstar shined early but the inevitable power of Cargill evened the playing field, but it was a Jax leg drop from the top rope that nearly ended the match early. Cargill nailed Naomi with Jaded, but Jax bulldozed her opponents to break up the pin and kept the match alive, and a subsequent Super Samoan Drop from Jax and a huge splash from Cargill couldn’t end the bout either.

Over the last few years, WWE has once again become a top name in the entertainment wrestling scene, where they keep signing new talent in an attempt to bring more viewers. In the process, as they expand their brand, they also release their WWE superstars in a similar capacity. The decision is a heartbreak in itself, where the performer has to bid adieu to their fans and the biggest wrestling brand.

It is understandable to let go of underperforming talents and replace them with better talents who are a major fan attraction. What takes the WWE Universe by surprise is how sometimes this shakedown includes names that they never saw coming from miles away.

The current list includes the shocking names of R-Truth and Carlito, who have been with the company for quite some time. Hence, when the former star broke the news, fans were heartbroken as they felt Tko...

In the modern wrestling scene, Triple H is one of the most prominent figures, whose rise to the top of the industry has been evident. From being a mid-carder early on in his career to marrying his boss’ daughter, Stephanie McMahon, The Game has become an absolute fan favorite, bringing back the most hardcore WWE fans with his creative and managerial decisions.

However, this rise to the top has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, and many wrestlers hold grudges against the Cco. Montel Vontavious Porter, popularly known by his in-ring name Mvp, has opened up about his relationship with the Hall of Famer, and he has zero respect for him, regardless of what he has achieved in his career.

Recently, the 2-time US Champion shed light, claiming it was not about racial biases but based on his personal interactions and the decisions he took about their storyline.

Ever since Cody Rhodes returned to WWE in 2022, he has had his fair share of rivalries, which have established his position in the company as the new ultimate babyface of the company. From Brock Lesnar to Seth Rollins, and every popular superstar and faction in between, showcasing how he is not just a crowd attraction but also as tough as nails, never backing down from a fight.

However, the one rivalry that steals the limelight would be the feud he had with Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Championship. The American Nightmare went through hell to win the title at WrestleMania Xl, earning the respect of the WWE locker room, fans, and The Otc.

Interestingly, for The American Nightmare Reigns is not merely a charismatic in-ring performer because he didn’t hesitate to leave a spicy comment about his colleague’s body in front of his wife!

Cody Rhodes calls...

Fifty years into his career, Michael Douglas found a new audience via the MCU, playing Hank Pym in the Ant-Man trilogy and Avengers: Endgame. Now, he’s not only ready to squash the insect but maybe hang it up altogether.

In a lengthy interview with Deadline, Michael Douglas said he has little interest in returning to reprise Pym in any future Marvel movies (he even had the idea to kill him off in Quantumania), saying that even though it presented opportunities he never imagined, the story is over. “I had the experience, and I was excited to do it. I’d never done a green screen picture before. I did the The Kominsky Method because I wanted to work with Chuck Lorre and try some comedy. But I’m enjoying my hiatus and enjoying my life. It was overwhelming running the production company and acting at the same time.”

Here,...

One of the most pivotal events in contemporary WWE history was John Cena’s unheard-of heel turn. At Elimination Chamber, the now 17-time world champion reportedly sold his soul and launched a vicious attack, initially targeting Cody Rhodes and then the entire WWE Universe in the weeks that followed.

Fans have frequently voiced their dissatisfaction with the new persona that Cena has adopted, but that hasn’t stopped him from winning another title and solidifying his legacy with a historic triumph at WrestleMania 41. Now, the crucial question is which WWE star will end John Cena’s 17-title run.

John Cena revealed his Top 3 favorite feuds in the WWE The Rock and John Cena facing each other inside the ring. (Image Credit: WWE)

John Cena stunned the WWE Universe by defeating Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. At Backlash 2025, Cena defeated Randy Orton to successfully defend his title.

After he defeated R-Truth at Saturday Night’s Main Event,...

Hello, wrestling fans! Today, let’s take a look at one of the wildest things to ever happen in WWE: Randy Orton’s unbelievably short 11-minute reign as WWE Champion. As a lifelong fan of WWE, I have seen some insane twists and turns. Still, nothing has topped this ridiculous title reign for shock value, and even being a little embarrassing.

This all happened back in 2007 at No Mercy, and this story still gets fans talking. Let’s take a look at the mayhem of the night, the effects of that title reign on Orton, and why he will still be one of the most respected superstars of all time, regardless of this fluke.

Randy Orton’s 11-minute title reign that shook us all

Flashback: No Mercy 2007. John Cena (the WWE Champion) would vacate because of a pectoral injury. Mr. McMahon (always trying to stir some controversy) awarded the WWE Championship to Randy Orton,...

The Spring 2025 anime season is totally on fire, and thanks to White Box Entertainment’s latest US Anime Simulcast Engagement Ranking, we can see which shows are being binge-watched by fans like crazy. Of course, One Piece is back at #1 (like that’s even a surprise), but guess who came in swinging from the shadows? Fire Force Season 3! Yes, Shinra and the gang just snatched the #4 spot, and honestly, I’m still recovering from the shock.

And who’s hanging at #2 just behind Luffy? It’s The Beginning After the End (Tbate)! It started off with a massive fandom, but now has people side-eyeing the animation. But wait, that’s not even the craziest part. Fire Force completely leapfrogged a bunch of super popular (and super hyped) anime to slide into the top 5, and, honestly, I did not see that coming at all.

One Piece: The undisputed champion returns

So,...

Triple H and Vince McMahon had a strong bond during their time in WWE, which grew even deeper when Triple H married Vince’s daughter, Stephanie McMahon. After Vince stepped away, Triple H took charge and has been running the promotion successfully.

However, not many know that Vince once considered firing Triple H over something he did with Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall. While the others were let off, Triple H was the only one who faced harsh punishment.

Triple H was on the verge of getting fired from WWE because of Shawn Michaels Triple H in a WWE event | Credits- WWE

In 1996, Triple H was set for a major push in WWE. He was supposed to win the King of the Ring and then feud with the then World Champion, Shawn Michaels. However, things took an unexpected turn due to an incident he had little involvement in.

After getting in the ring for Benny Safdie’s upcoming biographical sports drama, The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson and A24 are looking for a rematch when Johnson co-stars in the studio’s newly-announced project, Breakthrough, a psychological thriller from A Little Prophet, Rat Bastard, and Peacocking writer Zeke Goodman.

Set in turn-of-the-millennium Southern California, Deadline says the story of Breakthrough follows an alienated young man who comes under the influence of a motivational guru. The guru’s intoxicating charm masks his morally questionable methods of manipulation and his own concealed darkness. Deadline’s exclusive report says they expect Johnson to play the supporting role of the guru, with casting for the young man and other roles ongoing. The project has yet to land a director, but it’s only a matter of time. A24 will produce and finance the project, with Stacey Sher’s Shiny Penny Productions producing alongside Johnson...

Very few WWE superstars have left a legacy as meaningful and lasting as John Cena. Over the years, he’s become more than just a 17-time world champion; he’s a symbol of resilience, loyalty, and connection. Fans grew up watching him, chanting his name, and wearing his iconic “Never Give Up” merchandise. And even now, with his recent heel turn in WWE, the admiration for him hasn’t faded. If anything, it’s grown stronger.

But like all legends, Cena has his lesser-known stories, the kind that reveal the more personal, human side of the man behind the character. One of those moments happened back in 2021, just ahead of SummerSlam.

John Cena reveals his favorite WWE merchandise John Cena addressing the WWE fans. (Image Credit: WWE)

Cena and WWE teamed up to release a special limited-edition t-shirt inspired by the beloved Super Mario video game franchise. Only 500 shirts were made,...

Roman Reigns can be called one of the greatest WWE superstars, not only of the modern era, but of all time. He has taken the legacy of his illustrious clan, the Anoa’i Family, to unprecedented heights and emerged as one of the flagship stars of the Stamford-based promotion, like John Cena and his own legendary cousin, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

The road to Reigns’ ascension to the very top of the business was not easy. The same can be said for his path into the Sports Entertainment juggernaut. Right before the beginning of his WWE tenure, the Tribal Chief had an encounter with law enforcement, which came as a surprise to many.

What led to Roman Reigns getting arrested before becoming a WWE superstar? Roman Reigns on WWE television/ Credits: WWE

Roman Reigns joined WWE in 2010 as part of their developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (Fcw). Before that, he...

The world of professional wrestling will see the end of the career of John Cena, one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time. The Cenation Leader announced his retirement last year and kicked off his farewell tour on the debut episode of Raw on Netflix.

Since then, Cena has shocked the world by turning heel, won his 17th World Championship, and faced top stars like Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. With only limited dates left for Cena’s appearances and in-ring matches, here are the four WWE superstars that can be The Unseen 17’s next opponents:

4. Aj Styles Aj Styles on WWE SmackDown/ Credits: WWE

Aj Styles is a professional wrestling industry veteran who has wrestled for top promotions like Tna Wrestling and Njpw. In 2016, he made his debut in WWE and, in only a few months, began a classic feud with John Cena. The duo has been involved...

On Monday May 19 2025, Food Network broadcasts Spring Baking Championship!

Crowning the Spring Baking Champion Season 11 Episode 11 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Spring Baking Championship,” titled “Crowning the Spring Baking Champion,” promises to be an exciting finale for the season. With only three bakers left in the competition, the stakes are higher than ever. Host Palmer will challenge the finalists to create stunning layered Marie Antoinette cakes. These cakes will not only need to be tall and impressive but also feature an elaborate floral headdress theme, adding a creative twist to the traditional dessert.

As the bakers work on their masterpieces, they will face the pressure of time and the high expectations of the judges. Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown, and Nancy Fuller will be watching closely as the bakers bring their visions to life. Each judge brings their own expertise and perspective, making their decisions crucial for who will take home the grand prize.

Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Oba Femi def. Charlie Dempsey The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Ruler made a statement to open up Nxt as he crushed Charlie Dempsey in front of the new No. 1 Contender, Myles Borne. Dempsey put up a valiant effort by attempting to attack Oba Femi’s tree-trunk sized legs, but it was all for not as a huge Fall From Grace ended the bout.

My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Wes Lee def. Tony D’Angelo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With The High Ryze now taking over Nxt, Wes Lee picked up a major win thanks to an assist from Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo. The match heated up in a major way when Lee started talking smack about The Family dissolving,...

John Cena announced his retirement on July 6, 2024, and has been on his retirement tour since then. Things got spicy when he emerged victorious at the night of the Elimination Chamber 2025 and turned heel on Cody Rhodes and the whole WWE fan base.

He escalated this further and eventually became a 17-time world champion on the night of SmackDown, defeating Cody Rhodes with the help of Travis Scott. It was meant to be celebrated, and John Cena came out to raise his belt at Raw after the match; however, his celebrations were short-lived as Randy Orton attacked him with a vicious Rko.

As both wrestlers are set to face each other at Backlash, John Cena may be ready to pass on the torch to the Viper.

Is John Cena ready to pass on the WWE title? John Cena | Credits: WWE

While many WWE fans were speculating on the results of Backlash...

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

Match #1: Penta def. Jd McDonagh The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Penta had to deal with constant interference during his match against Jd McDonagh, as Carlito smacked him in the face behind the referee’s back. Finn Bálor also got involved, but the official caught The Prince in the act and ejected The Judgment Day from ringside. Just when Penta thought he had a fair match, Chad Gable arrived to interfere, but Penta fought off the attack. Penta nailed the Mexican Destroyer on McDonagh to win.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Sheamus def. Austin Theory The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Celtic Warrior made his return, taking on Austin Theory. Grayson Waller was initially set to face Sheamus,...

PlanetPlay, the trailblazing not-for-profit using the power of video games for environmental action, is approaching Earth Day (April 22nd) with a powerful surge of activity designed to rally the global games industry and player community in support of a greener future.

PlanetPlay Ambassadors Briana Evigan & Sir Ian Livingstone Cbe

Earth Day is now in its 45th year of focusing the minds of the world on environmental protection. The theme for this year is ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, and PlanetPlay is looking to make a real difference for Earth Day and beyond.

New Celebrity Ambassadors

As part of its on-going Make Green Moves (MGM) campaign, PlanetPlay is proud to unveil three new celebrity Ambassadors who will help shine a spotlight on the organisation’s mission to mobilise the world’s 3+ billion gamers to create real-world environmental impact. Joining PlanetPlay as official Ambassadors are:

Sir Ian Livingstone Cbe – A founding father of...

Cm Punk has been a divisive character in the WWE. The self-styled ‘Best in the World’ wrestler has stoked different emotions in the WWE universe. However, WWE fans aren’t the only ones with contrasting opinions on Punk. His colleagues in the company and other professional wrestlers have also opined differently on the former WWE champion.

The latest to add his thoughts on the Gts fame is Drew McIntyre. The Scottish Giant shared his thoughts on Cm Punk, revealing that his dislike isn’t limited to WWE—McIntyre genuinely is not fond of Punk, even outside the wrestling ring.

Drew McIntyre’s intense rivalry with Cm Punk. (Image Credit: WWE) Drew McIntyre opines on the relationship he has with Cm Punk

Drew McIntyre shared his thoughts during a conversation at the Wafflin podcast, where he disclosed that the rivalry between him and Punk is not limited to the confines of the WWE.

Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie will step into the octagon with audiences with a newly established fall release date. After the news of Lionsgate splitting up their Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, into two parts, Deadline reports that A24 has now secured the date which was originally given to the King of Pop film. The Smashing Machine is now set to hit theaters on October 3, 2025. The late-year release date will also put the movie in contention for awards qualifications, and if Johnson can deliver on the dramatic front, there is no doubt that the self-promotion machine will try to push for recognition.

Johnson plays Mma icon Mark Kerr in the upcoming drama from Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, Oppenheimer, Go Get Some Rosemary). Mark Kerr is a former American wrestler and mixed martial artist. As a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, World Vale Tudo Championship tournament winner, a Pride Fc Heavyweight Champion,...

Whatever you think about Shia Labeouf, his intensity and commitment is unquestionable, and he's not afraid to be outspoken. Labeouf's interesting career path was diverted among a variety of scandals and allegations, and you could hardly call it a comeback when he returned in 2023 with the film Padre Pio. Which is a shame, because he gives a great performance, and Abel Ferrara always creates fascinating films. It was perhaps just too niche a movie to give the former Transformers star the spotlight again. That likely won't change with his next movie, Salvable, which recently released its first trailer. You can watch the trailer for the film, also starring Toby Kebbell, below:

The synopsis for Salvable reads as follows:

"Shia Labeouf and Toby Kebbell star in an emotional, action-packed film about a prize fighter’s battles both inside and outside the ring. When a battered boxer past his prime finds his...

Although he is the son of two of the most commendable acting talents in Hollywood’s entertainment industry—the fan-beloved Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan—Jack Quaid still seems to be clawing his way to the top and gaining worldwide recognition by himself. This was especially evident from his performance as Hughie in The Boys, his breakthrough project.

Jack Quaid. | Credits: Novocaine / Paramount Pictures.

But while his breakout in the industry, which came around seven years after his professional acting debut back in 2012, saw him gearing up against one of the worst villains of all time, i.e. Antony Starr’s diabolical Homelander, Quaid seems to have moved on from that. This is because, in a recent video, he met his toughest opponent yet—even tougher than Homelander.

Jack Quaid seems to have met a tougher opponent than Homelander

After his smash-hit success as the vigilante Hughie Campbell in The Boys,...

Former Saturday Night Live star Bill Hader has revealed the one guest who told him the show was “incredibly unfunny.” Hader has also credited the same person with SNL’s greatest-ever musical performance.

Hader spoke about the uncomfortable confrontation in Peacock’s documentary Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music, where he revealed multi-time SNL musical guest Kanye West was never shy about criticizing the show when he appeared.

Bill Hader Recalls Kanye West Insulting SNL

'You're Gonna Get Yourself On the Show': Robert Downey Jr. Reveals How He Landed SNL Job

Marvel icon Robert Downey Jr. has revealed one of his famous friends helped him land an early job on Saturday Night Live.

West was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live seven times since 2005, and even performed a medley of his greatest hits on its 40th anniversary special in 2015. Still, the “Jesus Walks” rapper frequently took issue with SNL poking fun at him,...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew: Dynamite, which was broadcast from the Vbc Probst Arena in Huntsville, Al. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz, and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Will Ospreay def. Brian Cage The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Kenny Omega was backstage and had been assaulted! While Will was looking at the big screen, Brian Cage blindsided Ospreay. Will Ospreay wiped out Cage with a hurracanrana from the turnbuckles. Cage dropped Ospreay to the floor with a running shoulder block. Ospreay was looking for a flipping neck breaker off the barricade, but Cage caught him! Cage drove Will down with a suplex on the arena floor! Archer stomped Will as the referee was distracted by Brian Cage. Callis came in with cheap shots to Will, swarming Will. Brian Cage bashed Will into the turnbuckles. Will came back with a jaw breaker,...

Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Giulia & Bayley def. Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Nxt Women’s Champion Giulia and Bayley proved to be an effective team as the duo took down Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade to kick off Nxt. Perez and Jade pulled out all of their wicked tactics and nearly had the match won, but the grit and resiliency of the veteran Bayley and The Beautiful Madness was too much to overcome. Jade found herself in the unenviable spot of a two on one attack and one huge Flying Elbow allowed Bayley to pick up the win.

My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Trick Williams vs. Wes Lee (Dq) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

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Exclusive: Twenty years ago, the Fdny (New York Fire Department) suffered one of the darkest days in its history with multiple deaths across different incidents. It was known as Black Sunday.

This tragedy is being commemorated with a new feature documentary from former MLB star Eric Hosmer, Australian filmmaker Shane Abbess (The Beast in Me) and director Luke Wheatley (Grounded).

It also comes as firefighters have played a central, and inspiring role, in the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles over the last two weeks.

Black Sunday tells the story of a group of New York City firefighters who faced one of the most devastating events for the Fdny since September 11. It recounts the impact of the day, which saw three firefighters die in two fires, one a tenement fire in the Bronx and one at a house fire in Brooklyn. It marked the first time that firefighters had died...

In professional wrestling, it's easy to spot who WWE thinks the next "top guy" is. They may have a specific look, style, move set - something that sets them apart from the rest of the pack and establishes them as the next in line for a major push to the top of the card. Every so often, an anomaly occurs and changes the trajectory of a performer who may not have previously been seen as "the guy" to lead, and the performer finds the string and keeps pulling until he finds himself at the top of the mountain.

Such is the case of "Main Event" Jey Uso, one of the most prolific and decorated tag team wrestlers of his generation with his brother, Jimmy, and a Superstar who broke free from the shadows of his family, defied expectations, and found the top of the mountain. A former Intercontinental Champion, Jey...

Few wrestlers have enjoyed a decade of dominance in the WWE quite like Seth Rollins. The summer of 2014 marked the beginning of his solo career after he betrayed The Shield. Fast-forward to 2015's WrestleMania, and he'd close out The Show of Shows as WWE Champion. He's more or less remained a staple of the main event picture since then, but where he lands in the hierarchy might be questionable.

In a new interview with Chris Van Vliet, Seth Rollins reflects on his WWE career, and early on, he talks about the main event of WrestleMania Xl Night Two. Thanks to an alley-oop from Seth Rollins as his "shield," Cody Rhodes ended Roman Reigns' nearly five-year reign as WWE Champion. As Cody celebrated "finishing the story", Rollins watched from afar. In a surprisingly honest statement, Seth admits in his interview that he was watching Cody with "probably a little bit of jealousy" in his heart.

Asura (2025) is a compelling family drama that centers on two old parents, Fuji and Kotaro, and their four daughters: Tsunako, Makiko, Takiko, and Sakiko. The series begins with Takiko uncovering Kotaro’s affair with a younger woman, setting off a chain of revelations and conflicts within the family. As the sisters grapple with how to address their father’s infidelity, deeper layers of their lives come to light.

Makiko, shaken by Kotaro’s betrayal, begins to question the fidelity of her own husband, Takao. Tsunako, secretly entangled with a married man, struggles with her inability to let him go. Takiko, plagued by insecurities about her appearance, gradually learns to embrace herself and finds love along the way. Meanwhile, the youngest, Sakiko, full of life and optimism, marries a boxer who eventually earns the title of Champion. The series weaves together themes of family, love, betrayal, self-discovery, and morality, creating a...

Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down on this week’s New Year’s Evil special!

Match #1: Nxt Women’s Championship – Giulia def. Roxanne Perez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

The Beautiful Madness is officially on top of the Nxt Women’s division as Giulia defeated Roxanne Perez to become Nxt Women’s Champion. Perez dominated the early goings by targeting the challengers limbs, bending them back in excruciating pain. The Prodigy became increasingly frustrated by her inability to put Giulia away, and that anger didn’t serve her well as she miscalculated and was tossed off the top rope with a huge Double Underhook Superplex. Cora Jade came to ringside to help the champion, but Giulia kicked out of Pop Rox, rolled through the armbar, hit a huge Arrivederci knee...

Interest in WCW is seeing a huge resurgence, with The Rock's Seven Bucks Productions airing a full docuseries on "Who Killed WCW?" for Vice, and some interesting claims about WWE taking some of its most successful ideas from WCW in Mr. McMahon, the controversial Netflix documentary on Vince's life. Led by billionaire Ted Turner, the often-ruled promotion famously outperformed WWE in the ratings for 83 weeks before being eventually bought and owned by WWE.

In the subsequent years, programming would often point out how that went wrong, with the not-so-subtle suggestion that WCW's quality was rarely up to the standards set by WWE, before and after. However, this is not necessarily true. The quality of the in-ring work across WCW's lifespan includes some of the most overlooked matches in the history of professional wrestling, both within that 83-week glory period and across its entire existence. These are the essential matches that...

Nag Ashwin’s Indian sci-fi blockbuster “Kalki 2898 Ad” is charting a course for international waters, with Russia and Japan next on its releasing itinerary.

The film is set to release in Japan in early 2025 through Twin, the distribution company headed by industry veteran Kabata Keizo. Twin previously released S.S. Rajamouli’s “Rrr” in Japan, where it became the highest grossing Indian film of all time.

The film is also set for a Russian release, with a dubbed version expected to hit theaters in the coming months. For China, which has previously been a fertile ground for selected Indian commercial titles, the producers are still exploring their options.

With a worldwide gross of $140 million, “Kalki 2898 Ad” is the highest grossing Indian film of 2024. Set in a dystopian future, “Kalki 2898 Ad” follows Bhairava (Prabhas), a powerful warrior with mysterious origins. As he navigates a world ravaged by war and environmental destruction,...

On Monday, December 9, “Guiding Light” alum Taye Diggs, Chris Jones, Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”), Bruno Tonioli (“Dancing with the Stars”) and James Van Der Beek will join Anthony Anderson (“black-ish”) in baring it all to help raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research in an all-new primetime special airing on Fox.

Titled “The Real Full Monty,” which is inspired by the beloved, award-winning 1997 film, the two-hour special will see the male celebrities train and rehearse for the most revealing performance of their careers, as they seek to encourage men to get themselves checked out by stripping the stigma around prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer.

Anderson, who also executive produces the special, will lead Diggs, Jones, Posey, Tonioli and Van Der Beek toward their big strip-tease dance, choreographed by Emmy Award-winner Mandy Moore.

According to a synopsis, “The Real Full Monty” will see the group bare all...

Inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a Link cosplayer recently brought the beloved Hero of the Wild to life, and it is nothing short of incredible. While there are countless Link cosplays out there, this one has been catching the attention of the Zelda fans. Many have complimented the effort that was put into the entire costume, and it isnt hard to see why it gets so much praise.

The costume was created by aguynamedsteve on Reddit, a cosplayer from Virginia. In his most recent photo, he is shown wearing the Champions Leathers armor, complete with Links iconic Master Sword and a new prosthetic arm. Although Steve photoshopped himself into the background photo he is depicted in, the entire outfit itself is hand-made, proving that he has clear artistic talent.

[TotK] My Link Cosplay, Self-Made!by u/aguynamedsteve in zelda

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WWE followed up this weekend's Bash In Berlin 2024 with an explosive edition of Monday Night Raw. Rhea Ripley sustained an injury while issuing a challenge to Liv Morgan for her WWE Women's Championship. Mami would have the last laugh, convincing Jey Uso to tag with Damien Priest in a victory over The Judgment Day in the night's Main Event. Elsewhere, Drew McIntyre issued his most violent beating to Cm Punk to date, beating Punk until he was stretchered out of the arena and beaten again while waiting for an ambulance.

Gunther then turned down a World Heavyweight Championship challenge from Sami Zayn, The Unholy Union will face Jade Carghill and Bianca Belair next week after beating Damage Ctrl and a resurgent Shayna Baszler scored another victory. Finally, next week's Fatal Four Way to decide the Number One Contender for the Intercontinental Championship will include Braun Strowman and Ilja Dragunov.

Winners...

New Delhi, May 23 (Ians) The Global Chess League (Gcl) on Tuesday announced a steller line-up including current World Champion Ding Liren of China and his two predecessors and five-time Champions, Magnus Carlsen of Norway and Viswanathan Anand of India, along with four-time Women’s World champion Hou Yifan for the inaugural edition to be held in Dubai next month.

The first season of the Global Chess League — a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and the world chess federation, Fide, to be played in team format — will be held at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club from June 21 to July 2, 2023, in association with the Dubai Sports Council.

The competition will be held in a one-of-a-kind joint team format at Gcl, with each team consisting of six players a minimum of two women chess players per team.

To add to the thrilling level of competition, four more World Champions besides reigning Classical...

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Dwayne Johnson once called himself “franchise Viagra,” based on the fact that he was cast as a substitute lead for the sequels to G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra and Journey To The Center Of The Earth, as well as appearing in Fast Five...