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Fox Sports is making some major programming changes, and Joy Taylor’s show Speak has been affected. The talk show, which Taylor hosts alongside Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce, has been canceled, according to The Athletic. Additionally, Breakfast Ball and The Facility have also gotten the axe. All three shows will reportedly be replaced with new programs, which have yet to be announced. Taylor has been with the network since 2016. News of Taylor’s dismissal comes six months after she was at the center of controversy following a lawsuit filed by former Fox Sports hairstylist Noushin Faraji. Faraji accused Fox Sports’ executive vice president Charlie Dixon and host Skip Bayless of sexual battery and misconduct. In her lawsuit, she claimed that Taylor slept with Dixon and Emmanuel Acho to get jobs on shows, including Speak and Undisputed. Faraji alleged that Taylor told her she would claim Dixon “forced himself on...

Roman Reigns is one of the biggest names in professional wrestling. However, beneath the magnanimous persona of The Tribal Chief, Reigns is nothing but a family man. He is often seen spending a lot of time with his own family and extended clan, the illustrious Samoan family.

The Otc has been blessed with much love and success in his life. Recently, he and his family received another happiness in the form of a new life as Reigns and his wife, Galina Becker, welcomed a little soul into their family.

Roman Reigns is blessed with another child Roman Reigns on WWE television/ Credits: WWE

In the latest Q&a session by WrestleVotes, it was reported that Roman Reigns and Galina Becker have been blessed with a child. This is beautiful news for his family as they welcome the newest member of the renowned Anoa’i clan, surely a ray of major...

It goes without saying that Keanu Reeves pretty much steals the show in every John Wick film (and possibly even every film?) he graces. But what about the countless big names that swoop in with each installment? It's too many to count, but each makes their presence known, especially in the critically acclaimed John Wick: Chapter 4. At a whopping 2 hours and 49 minutes, watch out for standout supporting turns by martial artists Marko Zaror and Scott Adkins — the latter undergoing an outrageous transformation to make the extremely fit performer look extremely overweight as "Killa." John Wick: Chapter 4 wasn't the first time that Adkins and Zaror worked together — or the last. They co-starred in past cult classics like the Undisputed films, and their latest movie Diablois out now.

MovieWeb recently caught up with the action stars in separate interviews while they were promoting the fistfight-heavy Diablo, and they both weighed...

Dating back to 2007, the Undisputed films have become cult classics to action junkies — and who's to say the sports franchise is said and done after four installments? Underrated action star and John Wick actor Scott Adkins has become the face of the gritty cinematic universe, despite the fact that he didn't even appear until Undisputed II, and the famed action star might just have more in the tank for his crazed Yuri Boyka persona. It doesn't take a film professor to see how there could be endless stories to dream up in this dark world of underground fighters competing in illegal competitions, and MovieWeb recently caught up with Adkins to learn more about just that.

The longtime performer and expert martial artist was recently promoting his latest action movie, Diablo, which is out now, and confirmed to MovieWeb that there could be more story to tell specifically about his standout character from Undisputed.

Who is the greatest action movie star working today? Sure, there are some go-to names that might jump off your tongue, but other impressive fist-wielders don't always get the same spotlight. Lionsgate's latest action movie Diablo, out now, features two underrated icons who have starred in hit franchises like John Wick and Undisputed. Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror seem to pair like spaghetti and meatballs on the big screen. In Diablo, Adkins leads the charge as its protagonist, while Zaror steals his scenes as the ultimate villain — who happens to be missing a hand (not that it holds him back in any way). MovieWeb recently spoke with Zaror while he was promoting the new action film, and the celebrated martial artist opened up about fleshing out his terrifying "bad guy" alongside Diablo director Ernesto Díaz Espinoza.

"I remember seeing the movie I Saw the Devil. [Ernesto] showed to me,...

If they’ve never seen it, action fans would be well-advised to check out the Undisputed series of Dtv action films. Undisputed, for those who don’t know, was a theatrical boxing film directed by Walter Hill that tanked in theaters, but became a hit in the home video market. As such, it got a sequel, but it had nothing to do with the original, other than the fact that it centred around prison fighting, with the sequels embracing martial arts as opposed to the classic boxing of the original. Significantly, they helped propel Scott Adkins, who played the villainous Boyka in the second, to the top-tiers of the dtv action market, with him creating such a sensation that Boyka became the hero in the third and fourth films (the whole series ranked highly in our list of Best American Martial Arts Films).

Of course, the third film climaxed in...

Wesley Snipes made his big screen debut in the mid 1980s with the Goldie Hawn comedy "Wildcats," and it wasn't long before supporting roles became leads. He reached his peak in the '90s with a string of well-received films ranging from action movies and comedies to dramas and sci-fi hits. The new millennium brought a few more box-office successes, but for one reason or another, Snipes began filling his filmography with somewhat forgettable direct-to-video fare with titles like "The Marksman," "The Contractor," and "The Detonator." And then the U.S. government came calling...

Snipes was charged, convicted, and sentenced in 2008 for tax evasion, and after serving over two years in prison, he returned to filmmaking roughly where he left off -- forgettable genre movies with titles like "The Recall" and "Armed Response." He also got assists, though, from old friends like Sylvester Stallone, Spike Lee, Eddie Murphy, and Ryan Reynolds...

Before going into WrestleMania 41, WWE had created a build-up for the exciting pay-per-view event. The main event on Day 2, a high-stakes clash between the then-Champion Cody Rhodes and the challenger John Cena, was expected to be a jaffa. However, more than the clash, the WWE fans waited for The Rock to show up at some point during the match.

The Fe!N music interrupted the match, but guess who showed up? Travis Scott and not The Rock. An unprecedented twist unfolded when Cena claimed the Championship. Yet, it wasn’t just his vow to ruin wrestling that shook the industry; it was The Rock’s actions that ultimately did the most damage. These are the thoughts of a veteran WWE commentator who hates The Final Boss for what he did to the WWE.

Veteran WWE wrestler opines that The Rock did the most damage to WrestleMania by not showing up...

The Thompson-Boling Arena was on its feet when they saw John Cena and Logan Paul finally getting in the same ring as they prepared to face off Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso in the upcoming Ple, Money in the Bank. However, things heated up between the two as the Last Real Champ came to the ring, verbally thrashing his upcoming opponents and even giving them a sneak peek of how things would take place as he intends to ruin wrestling for good.

While Rhodes and Uso struggled and were hushed by Paul’s mighty presence, all while taking jabs at the audience, The Maverick and the Goat made their way out of the ring. However, things started to escalate as the former Undisputed Champion wanted to give them a preview of what was yet to come this Saturday.

Interestingly, Cena hesitated while his partner argued with him, giving The American...

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...

The John Cena farewell tour has been one of the most exciting WWE storylines of this year. The Unseen 17 has been creating shocking yet memorable moments on the final run of his in-ring WWE career. After December 2025, the fans indeed won’t be able to see in the ring.

However, there is still a lot of time left before the bell strikes for Cena’s time. He is next set to compete at WWE’s next Premium Live Event, Money in the Bank. With the road to their Ple kicking off after Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE made a huge Cena announcement.

What was the huge news announced about WWE Champion John Cena? John Cena with his WWE title/ Credits: WWE

In an announcement made on WWE.com, according to their website, John Cena has been advertised for the fallout edition of Monday Night Raw for Money in the Bank.

Cody Rhodes impressed the WWE Universe with his performance at WrestleMania 41, even though he lost the Universal Title to John Cena. The ferocity with which he competed against him inside the ring is proof enough that he will have a shot at the title and win it sooner or later.

But for Cody Rhodes, it has always been about much more than just his in-ring abilities. It’s the whole package, his wrestling prowess and the aesthetic appearance he brings along with him.

Cody Rhodes unveils the true desire he had with his helmet at WrestleMania 41 Cody Rhodes with the face mask at WrestleMania 41. (Image Credit: WWE)

WrestleMania 41 was no exception, as the American Nightmare made an appearance in front of the WWE Universe sporting an amazing face mask and designer bodysuit. Even though it improved the former champion’s appearance, he had some very intriguing and divergent opinions about it.

Exclusive: Two-time Super Bowl champion Ray Lewis has signed with Paradigm for representation in all areas.

With 2,061 career tackles, 41.5 sacks, 31 interceptions, 19 forced fumbles, and 67 pass defenses, Lewis remains the only player in NFL history to record 40 sacks and 30 interceptions. He holds the NFL record for the most combined tackles in a single season (214 in 1997) and the most career tackles in the postseason.

He played his entire 17-season career for the Baltimore Ravens, becoming one of the greatest linebackers to play football. He celebrated two Super Bowl victories with the team, including a Super Bowl Mvp award for his commanding performance in Super Bowl Xxxv.

“I’ve always believed the greatest battles are won with alignment, discipline, and faith. With Paradigm behind me across every division, the vision just got stronger, and the mission just got louder,” Lewis, who is celebrating his 50th birthday today, shared in a statement.

Off the field,...

Without a doubt, John Cena’s historic 17th world title win at WrestleMania 41 has solidified his place as one of the most legendary figures in WWE history. At Backlash 2025, however, he faced a formidable opponent in Randy Orton, an equally accomplished superstar whose in-ring prowess and experience rival Cena’s in every sense.

Billed as a potential showdown between two of WWE’s greatest icons, the match carried a sense of nostalgia and finality. With Cena having already announced his retirement at the end of the year and Orton approaching the twilight of his storied career, this clash of titans felt like the closing chapter of an era, one that defined an entire generation of professional wrestling.

The salary difference between John Cena and Randy Orton Randy Orton making an entrance at Backlash 2025. (Image Credit: WWE)

Even though John Cena and Randy Orton are finely poised, as far as their legacy is concerned,...

This year’s WWE Backlash is going to make us remember one of the most happening rivalries in the WWE. The undisputed WWE champion and the bad guy (for a change), John Cena vs Randy Orton, who has recently switched to being a good guy as he tried to make Cena believe that the fans have always supported him.

This match is going to take us back to memory lane, as we are going to relive their past rivalry, but with a twist, because Cena is now a heel, and Orton is in his hometown, where he is loved. Add into the mix R-Truth stirring the pot, and an energized crowd, we have a recipe for an absolute banger.

Randy Orton’s hometown advantage and a much needed recognition

To put it this way, Randy Orton walks into the ring in St. Louis, hailed as the finest talent in a while,...

The dramatic countdown clock and the striking entrance of a well-built man in a brightly lit jacket remain some of the most iconic and cherished memories WWE fans associate with Chris Jericho. Known affectionately as Y2J by the WWE Universe, Jericho carved out a legendary career in the company, becoming a defining figure at the dawn of WWE’s modern era.

However, Jericho’s storied WWE journey ended six years ago when he made the highly publicized transition to All Elite Wrestling (Aew), but there is a buzz around a possible twist in his long career.

Chris Jericho talks about a potential return to the WWE Chris Jericho making a remarkable entrance in the WWE ring. (Image Credit: WWE)

Former WWE Champion Chris Jericho has become a cornerstone of All Elite Wrestling (Aew), playing a pivotal role in the company’s rise since its inception in 2019. As one of...

John Wick star and action favorite Scott Adkins is unleashed in a new clip from Day of Reckoning, which mashes together western sensibilities with action movie thrills. The western action thriller is now available on Digital and On Demand, with the newly released footage teasing Adkins’ biker villain as he leads a classic shootout. You can check out the Day of Reckoning clip below.

Directed by Shaun Silva and written by Travis J. Opgenorth, Day of Reckoning stars Titanic andWaltzing with Brando star Billy Zane, The Vampire Diaries’ Zach Roerig, Cara Jade Myers, country singer and actor Trace Adkins, and Travis Hammer alongside Adkins. After getting a limited release in theaters in the United States back in March, Day of Reckoning is now available via premium digital ownership and 48-hour rental, and you can check out the official synopsis for the western action outing below.

“On the verge of losing...

Shannon Sharpe has offered his last words on ESPN’s “First Take” for the foreseeable future in the wake of accusastions and a $50 million lawsuit from a Nevada woman who alleges the former NFL player raped and threatened her in the c ourse of a two-year relationship.

In a statement posted on X, Sharpe said he was “electing to step aside temporarily” from his duties at Walt Disney’s ESPN, where he is featured prominently on “First Take,” the hot-talk sports roundtable led by Stephen A. Smith. He said he “plans to return to ESPN at the start of the NFL preseason.”

ESPN said in a statement Thursday that “This is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon’s decision to step away.” His absence is likely to give the network and is parent company the time required to determine whether Sharpe should continue on its talent roster.

“The relationship in question was 100% consensual,...

Wrestling has always been larger than life, both in action and in size! As WrestleMania 41 draws near, the excitement is through the roof. This year, WWE’s grandest stage returns to Las Vegas, Nevada, marking its first trip to “Sin City” in over 30 years. Fans are in for a thrilling ride as their favorite superstars prepare to put on unforgettable performances.

For years, towering figures like The Undertaker and Big Show dominated the ring. But times have changed. Today, it’s not just about size—superstars like Cm Punk and Daniel Bryan have proven that skill, agility, and determination can break barriers. That said, being tall still has its perks, and the WWE roster continues to showcase some massive superstars.

In today’s wrestling world, there’s room for everyone, from high-flying underdogs to towering powerhouses. While technical skills and high-impact moves win matches, sheer size and strength can be game-changers.

Cambridge, Ma – Lupe Fiasco is set to perform a concert at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium with the MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble. The performance will take place on May 2nd and will conclude MIT’s Artfinity festival. The Artfinity festival, which began on February 15th, is a celebration of creativity and community at MIT, featuring both performing and visual arts. All 80 Artfinity events, including Lupe Fiasco’s upcoming concert, are free and open to the public.

Lupe Fiasco’s MIT concert is part of his art project, “Ghotiing MIT: Public Art.” This project transforms public art into a sonic experience, merging rap and visual art. The rapper recorded nine new songs for the project, under the guidance of the MIT List Visual Arts Center. Each song draws inspiration from a different piece of art on MIT’s campus. Fiasco recorded each piece at the artwork’s location, incorporating field sounds and...

The modern era of WWE has seen the rise of countless top stars in the global juggernaut. While many have emerged as huge names in the business, none have come close to one superstar who has defined WWE in this generation. He is none other than Roman Reigns.

The Otc debuted in 2012 as part of the Shield and became a dominant faction. Following their split in 2014, Reigns embarked on the path of becoming a huge singles star. In 2020, his heel turn proved to be a significant turning point in his career.

Roman Reigns as WWE Champion/ Credit: WWE

As the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns went on to have one of the remarkable runs of his WWE career. Not only that, he has main evented 10 WrestleManias in eleven years which has contributed to his remarkable success and has been reflected in his financial standings as well.

What has Roman Reigns’ financial...

April is bringing fresh movies, shows, and specials to Paramount+! Whether you love action, comedy, or family-friendly content, there’s something for everyone. Get ready for new originals, classic favorites, and exclusive premieres. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming next month!

1. The Last Stop in Yuma County (April 1)

A traveling salesman, stranded at a remote Arizona rest stop, becomes caught in a dangerous hostage situation when two ruthless bank robbers arrive, willing to use violence to protect their stolen money.

2. Before Dawn (April 1)

A young man leaves his family’s sheep farm in the Australian outback and joins his fellow countrymen on the Western Front during World War I, hoping to help bring an end to the brutal conflict.

3. An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile special (April 6)

Filming on March 26 at London’s Palladium Theatre, a primetime concert special will feature live performances by Elton John and Brandi Carlile,...

Character actor Denis Arndt, who appeared in Basic Instinct, a slate of David E. Kelley shows and earned a Tony nomination for his role in Broadway’s two-hander Heisenberg, has died at the age of 86, his family announced in an obituary published Wednesday.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our dad, Denis Leroy Arndt,” the statement read. “He died peacefully in his bed in his beloved cabin home of almost 50 years in Ashland, Oregon; he wouldn’t have had it any other way.”

Born Feb. 23, 1939 in Issaquah, Wash., Arndt served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart twice. Afterward, the soon-to-be prolific actor moved to Seattle, where a friend convinced him to audition for a local theater, paving the way to more onstage roles later in his career.

“Of course, Dad got the main role. And he was brilliant.

Veteran actor Denis Arndt, known in part for his role in the hit movie Basic Instinct, has passed away. His death is starting to get reported on by various news outlets, which have revealed that Arndt died at the age of 85.

Per Ashland.news, Arndt died unexpectedly on March 25 at his home in Ashland, Oregon. His wife of 45 years, Magee Downey, confirmed the actor's death. A cause of death was not revealed, but it was noted in the report that Arndt suffered a stroke in 2019, though he had since recovered.

Arndt was born on Nov. 23, 1939. Before he got into acting, Arndt had a stint in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. For his service, he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Commendation Medal. He then worked as a helicopter pilot in Alaska before he took an interest in theater, leading to founding Seattle's Intiman Theatre.

Denis Arndt, the familiar character actor who appeared on L.A. Law, Picket Fences and other shows for David E. Kelley and earned a Tony nomination for his turn opposite Mary-Louise Parker in the Broadway two-hander Heisenberg, has died. He was 86.

Arndt died Tuesday at his longtime cabin home in Ashland, Oregon, his family announced.

Arndt also portrayed the newlywed husband of Mary Tyler Moore’s character on the 1988 CBS sitcom Annie McGuire — Adrien Brody played his son — and he was one of the cops ogling Sharon Stone’s Catherine Tramell in the iconic interrogation scene in Paul Verhoeven’s Basic Instinct (1992).

Arndt started out with Kelley on NBC’s L.A. Law as lawyer Jack Sollers, who arrives in season five (1990-91) to represent the naughty Rosalind Shays (Diana Muldaur) in her sexual discrimination case against McKenzie Brackman.

He recurred as another lawyer, Franklin Dell, on CBS’ Picket Fences over four...

Widely recognized as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, John Cena surprised everyone when, ahead of his retirement, he decided to turn on Cody Rhodes and become a heel. 16-time world champion who has been a babyface for more than two decades shocked 38,000 fans at the Rogers Centre in Toronto by joining hands with The Rock.

John Cena explained why he turned heel | Credits: WWE’s YouTube

John Cena’s turning heel has been the subject of discussion ever since, and some fans have compared it to the legendary moment when Hulk Hogan turned heel in the 1990s. But no matter what character he portrays heel or babyface, John Cena will always be a softie for his fans.

John Cena greets a special fan in Morocco; fan says he’ll always be a baby face

Professional wrestler-actor John Cena is without a doubt one of the most...

In the history of WWE, there have been several rivalries that have left a lasting impression in the minds of the viewers. Some have been lamented as a major milestone that marked the beginning of a new era, showcasing emotionally gripping and passionate storylines. One such rivalry was between Triple H and Chris Jericho, where the latter was the Undisputed Champion of that period.

Chris Jericho and Triple H. Credits: WWE

The two veterans spent a few good years of their wrestling careers as heated rivals, where both tried to pull down the other and become the face of the company. Their feud reached its boiling point, and they decided to settle it out at WrestleMania 18. However, Jericho knew that his defending his Undisputed Championship wasn’t meant to be the last match at the grandest stage of them all.

After all, it featured an Icon vs. Icon match, showcasing The Rock and Hulk Hogan,...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuiness calling the action, so let’s get into our review!

Match #1: Ricochet def. Katsuyori Shibata The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Ricochet chopped at Shibata, but Shibata didn’t budge. Shibata served up a strike of his own and wiped out Ricochet with a Pk. Ricochet rocked Shibata with a springboard forearm. Ricochet sat on the mat, mocking Shibata. Shibata positioned himself in front of the very vocal Ricochet. Ricochet smacked Shibata with open palm strikes. Shibata locked on the claw and then booted Ricochet in the head. Shibata slapped the top of Ricochet’s head. Ricochet blasted Shibata with a brain buster, but Shibata came back with a German suplex. Shibata blocked a kick and applied an Stf.

Even though real-life villain Vince McMahon was forced out of the WWE, and under disreputable circumstances, in January of 2024, in terms of the on-screen story, most will tell you the end of the McMahon era creatively was April 7, 2024. That was the day that Roman Reigns’s legendarily tyrannical run as Undisputed Champion came to a righteous end at Wrestlemania 40, at the hands of “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes.

It’s now been a year since the WWE has been fully under Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s stewardship, and that time has been marked by dizzying highs, terrifying lows, creamy middles, and more. And once again, 2K’s annual WWE-branded sports release is meant to encapsulate the broad spectrum of professional wrestling promotion at the moment of the game’s development cycle, which appears to target somewhere around fall of 2024.

With WWE 2K25, the spotlight is again on Roman. To the game’s credit,...

Cody Rhodes refused to sell his soul to The Rock and in turn got smacked by a heel turned John Cena (a sentence no one ever saw coming). Rhodes finally finished his story as the Undisputed WWE Champion after his win against Roman Reigns in last year’s WrestleMania Xl. It was his first world championship win in his career.

Rhodes and Dwayne Johnson’s feud started way back when the former promised that he would take two of the most prestigious titles bestowed on The Rock. Rhodes claimed thirteen years ago that he would be synonymous with the WWE Championship and be called the People’s Champion instead of The Rock.

Cody Rhodes promised Dwayne Johnson that he would be the champion, thirteen years ago Cody Rhodes | Credits: WWE

Cody Rhodes is really one of the most popular babyfaces in the WWE right now. The legacy wrestler finally won...

Two of the most unsung heroes in action movies face-off in this 2006 martial arts thriller, which has now found success thanks to free streaming. Led by B-movie icons Michael Jai White and Scott Adkins, Undisputed II: Last Man Standing finds the pair of highly skilled fighters throwing down in the ring after White’s champion boxer is framed and sent to a sketchy Russian prison...where he is forced to right for his life against Adkins’ formidable psychopathic gang leader, Yuri Boyka.

Directed by Isaac Florentine and starring Michael Jai White, Scott Adkins, Eli Danker and Ben Cross, Undisputed II: Last Man Standing has become an action movie fan-favorite since being released direct-to-video almost two decades ago, and boasts a knockout score of 70% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter. Undisputed II: Last Man Standing now stands at #10 on the free streaming platform Tubi, and you can check out the official synopsis below.

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights and is now all alone in Aew’s weekend programming following the end of Rampage. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone, and Nigel McGuiness calling the action, so let’s get into our review!

Match #1: The Undisputed Kingdom (Kyle O’Reilly & Roderick Strong) def. Ftr (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Cash and Roddy chain wrestled at the start of the match. Cash hip tossed Roddy. Kyle tagged in, as did Dax. Kyle kicked Dax in the chest, and Dax returned the favor with a chop. Ftr used tandem offense to knock Kyle out of the ring. Cash connected with a sliding baseball dropkick on Roddy. Roddy blocked a Ddt and then dropped Cash across the top of the barricade. Dax snap suplexed Roddy on top of Kyle.

For over two decades, John Cena was the ultimate hero of WWE, a figure fans could count on to “never give up.” But at Elimination Chamber 2025, that all changed. In one of the most shocking moments in modern WWE history, Cena turned heel, aligning himself with The Rock and, for some reason, rapper Travis Scott to brutally attack Cody Rhodes. The moment unfolded after Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, refused The Rock’s demand to “hand over his soul.” Cena then struck, attacking Rhodes before helping The Rock and Scott leave him bloodied in the ring to close the show.

After Dwayne Johnson had teased his surprise return to WWE SmackDown via X, on February 20, fans were thrilled to see him return to the ring ahead of WrestleMania 41. Although his return might have forced WWE to make a few changes to the lineup of matches that were set to happen on Friday’s episode, viewers were simply stoked to see The Rock.

The Rock in a match at WrestleMania 40 | image: WWE

So, adding to the excitement, here are a few of the important highlights that happened, following Dwayne Johnson’s surprise appearance. We have skimmed through the episode to make a list of 5 significant incidents that caught people’s attention during WWE SmackDown on February 21, 2025.

5. WrestleMania 40 had nothing on The Rock and Cody Rhodes’ friendship

While everyone was stunned when The Rock teased his possible return to the ring during this week’s SmackDown episode, his ultimate appearance left people baffled with few confessions.

Peter Jason, the prolific character actor best known for his work on Deadwood and his numerous John Carpenter collaborations, died at 80 on Thursday, February 20. Jason's career spanned decades and encompassed everything from Westerns to horror films and video games.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Peter Jason passed away in his West Hollywood home following a long battle with cancer. Jason was born on July 22, 1944, in Hollywood, CA, and began working on stage while he studied drama at Carnegie; his passion for theater continued throughout his life, with participation in over 150 plays. In the 1960s, he began making television appearances with roles in shows including The F.B.I., Cimarron Strip, and Here Come the Brides, with his film debut arriving in 1970, when he briefly appeared in Howard Hawks' western Rio Lobo as Lieutenant Forsythe.

Throughout his decades-long career, Jason amassed over 250 credits across film, television and video games. On screen, Jason often portrayed military and authority figures,...

Over the course of a career that stretched back to 1967, Peter Jason racked up more than 270 screen acting credits, turning in performances that inspired legendary filmmaker John Carpenter to name him “one of the great character actors in cinema” – and to cast him in seven different projects: Prince of Darkness, They Live, Body Bags, In the Mouth of Madness, Village of the Damned, Escape from L.A., and Ghosts of Mars. Sadly, Carpenter has now had to take to social media to break the news to his fans and followers that Jason has passed away at the age of 80. Carpenter wrote, “His first movie was Howard Hawks’ Rio Lobo. He was a dear friend and I’ll miss him terribly.“

It is true that the 1970 film Rio Lobo was Jason’s first theatrical feature, but he already had three years of TV acting to his name at that point, with credits...

Peter Jason, the extremely busy character actor who appeared in nine features for Walter Hill and seven for John Carpenter and portrayed the card dealer-turned-reverend Con Stapleton on HBO’s Deadwood, has died. He was 80.

Jason died Thursday in his West Hollywood home after a long battle with cancer, a family representative told The Hollywood Reporter.

Jason amassed more than 275 acting credits on IMDb alone during his seven-decade onscreen career that began in the mid-1960s with a comedy sketch on CBS’ The Red Skelton Show, and he made his big-screen debut in Howard Hawks’ final film, Rio Lobo (1970), where his character died in the arms of John Wayne.

The Hollywood native also was an actor and production associate for Orson Welles on The Other Side of the Wind, which came out in 2018 after 48 years in development.

After working for Hill in The Driver (1978) and The Long Riders (1980), the fun-loving...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of March titles. The Tubi March 2025 slate features new Tubi Originals, TV series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive Originals, and nearly 250 live channels.

You can watch the Tubi March 2025 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

The Z-...

Cody Rhodes has risen from a mid-card attraction to becoming the face of today’s WWE landscape. Ever since he became the Undisputed WWE Champion, his career has reached unprecedented heights of success.

The American Nightmare has proven himself to be a top draw in every business aspect. Moreover, he has continuously delivered top-tier in-ring performances as champion becoming the top babyface star of the company.

Cody Rhodes & Kevin Owens in a ladder match at Royal Rumble 2025/Credit: WWE

However, as the road to WrestleMania 41 has begun, there have been speculations about a possible Cody Rhodes heel turn coming. While many thought that it would be Kevin Owens, whose ruthless nature and aggression would push Rhodes to embrace the dark side, a wrestling personality believed that another superstar could do a better job than Owens.

Which WWE superstar can possibly push Cody Rhodes towards a heel turn? Multi-time WWE Champion,...

Two of the scene-stealing stars of action movie magnum opus John Wick: Chapter 4 reunite, and throw fists and feet, in our first look at the upcoming action thriller Diablo. Action stars and martial artists Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror reunite in Diablo following their roles alongside Keanu Reeves in the fourth John Wick. The former starred as the scenery-chewing Killa Harkan, the head of the German Table, while the latter starred as the human battering ram Chidi, the second-in-command of Bill Skarsgård’s Marquis Vincent Bisset de Gramont. Now, the pair are together again and lighting up the screen in this tale of kidnapping, gangsters, redemption, and a psychopathic killer. You can check out the first image from Diablo below.

Scott Adkins took to social media to share the new image, providing a caption that should have action fans everywhere excited. “Are you ready for the best martial arts...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights and is now all alone in Aew’s weekend programming following the end of Rampage. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into our review!

Match #1: Undisputed Kingdom def. Daniel Garcia, Matt Menard, & Angelo Parker and Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor & The Infantry — Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean) The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Strong chopped at Taylor but Taylor jabbed him back. Roddy lured Taylor in with a kick and then Roddy and Kyle double teamed Taylor. Taylor bulldozed his way through Roddy and Kyle. Daddy Magic grabbed a blind tag and he back elbowed Shawn Dean. Angelo Parker came in, but Adam Cole tagged himself into the match. Cole pushed the Infantry into one another. Garcia came in...

Scott Adkins, whose action resume includes John Wick: Chapter 4, Undisputed, The Killer's Game, and many, many more, has landed his next project, and it appears to be a relentlessly brutal western. For such a popular action star, we're surprised Adkins hasn't lent his martial arts skills to the world of six shooting cowboys yet, but Day of Reckoning sounds like the perfect first time.

Per Deadline, Scott Adkins, along with country music star, Trace Adkins (no relation), have joined the cast of Day of Reckoning, which is being produced by Esx Entertainment. The movie is being directed by Shaun Silva (Ride), based on a script penned by Travis J. Opgenorth (Supernatural). Day of Reckoning already features a packed cast that includes Billy Zane, Zack Roerig, and Cara Jade Myers. No release date or window has been revealed for Day of Reckoning. You can check out the synopsis for the movie,...

Action movie icon Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to one of his best-loved franchises in Kickboxer reboot sequel, Kickboxer: Armageddon, and we now have some idea regarding the release of what's sure to be another martial arts B-movie masterpiece. Kickboxer: Armageddon will find Van Damme joining forces with fellow action heroes Scott Adkins, Alain Moussi, and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum star and martial arts icon Mark Dacascos, it has now been confirmed, with the action outing having now been picked up for distribution by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in the U.S. and Canada.

Disappointingly, Kickboxer: Armageddon does not yet have a release date, but now that distribution has been settled, those details will surely be revealed soon. Filmmaker Dimitri Logothetis, who first began breathing new life into the cult classic action franchise with 2016’s Kickboxer: Vengeance, will once again take the helm for Kickboxer: Armageddon, working from a script he co-wrote with Jim McGrath.

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights, with this week’s show part of the “Maximum Carnage” week of Aew programming. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone, Matt Menard and Nigel McGuinness calling the action, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: “Hangman” Adam Page def. Christopher Daniels The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Page slapped Daniels in the face. CD fired back with forearms. They traded strikes until Page gouged Daniels in the eyes. Page grounded and pounded the Fallen Angel. Page flew over the top rope with a cross body press to Daniels. Page whipped Daniels into the barricade and then rammed Daniels in the head with the butt of a steel chair. Daniels was busted wide open, the blood pouring down into his right eye. Hangman Page pulled a strand of...

The video game industry is constantly evolving, and one genre that doesn’t see many new features is the sports genre. While games like UFC 5 and WWE 2K24 focus on delivering flashy visuals and the latest athletes, they miss the small wins sometimes. One game that’s tried something new and cool is Undisputed, a boxing game by Steel City Interactive.

Image Credit: Steel City Interactive

The game added an instant replay system that lets you replay your knockout punches from multiple angles. It might seem little but the feature brings an unmatched sense of immersion and triumph. UFC and WWE games could benefit from it too.

Undisputed‘s Instant Replay System is Pretty Cool

Undisputed’s instant replay system was introduced as part of a beta test in the Big Daddy Update in July 2023. The system lets players pause and switch between different camera angles in the replay to...

Jake Paul will soon be a playable character in Undisputed, the boxing video game.

The game, released in October from Steel City Interactive and available for Xbox, PS5 and PC, features the likeness of over 70 real-world fighters, both male and female, as well as 60 different punches and a secondary roster of trainers, cutmen and managers.

Offered as part of a downloadable content package available Dec. 12, the former YouTuber and Hollywood Reporter cover star, 27, will be available to spar in a virtual ring in three different outfits.

Paul and Mike Tyson’s megahyped Nov. 15 match on Netflix drew 108 million viewers worldwide, equivalent to one in five subscriber households. The bout crashed Netflix servers, leading to pending lawsuits from angry customers. Paul beat Tyson, 58, via unanimous decision after all three judges ruled in his favor with scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.

“This isn’t just about being in a video game...

I've got to admit, when I loaded the latest iteration of Undisputed, the console and PC boxing game, I was scared that this stop-gap before the December update could potentially make the game worse. At first, I questioned the move's timing. At best, it was an attempt to help satisfy fans who were left somewhat underwhelmed by the gameplay, and at worst, it was an effort to get more buzz for the game to capitalize on the popularity of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight card on Netflix.

That said, I was actually pleasantly surprised as the latest 1.1.3 Undisputed Patch update actually did a pretty decent job at returning the game back to its fun state well, at least partially. Power punches now cost a lot more stamina, and winging power right hooks have become a lot less effective than they were previously. That said, not everything is perfect,...

One of the most tragically unsung heroes in action movies, Scott Adkins, has declared that he would love to return to one of his most popular martial arts franchises. Known for roles in the likes of Ninja, Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, Ip Man 4, The Expendables 2, and John Wick: Chapter 4, the character that put Adkins on the map of many an action movie fan is that of the most complete fighter in the world, Yuri Boyka. And Adkins wants to return to the ring for more.

Answering fans questions on X/Twitter recently, Adkins responded to the idea of returning as Boyka in an Undisputed 5. Introduced back in 2006s Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, Yuri Boyka began life as the villain, going up against Michael Jai Whites more heroic ex-boxer as the pair are forced to fight while serving time in a Russian prison. Since then, Adkins Boyka has become the lead,...

The thrill of progressing through a career mode in sports video games often hinges on the excitement of facing various opponents. However, Undisputed has fallen into a trap that has plagued many sports games: a lack of diversity in matchups. Players are still investing time and effort in honing their skills, building their character, and striving to reach the top of their sport.

Players are frustrated with the career mode in the game. | Image Credit: Steel City Interactive

Unfortunately, developing their characters is not immersive enough, as players will be facing the same opponents after achieving a certain ranking. This leads to a monotonous experience that ruins the excitement and immersion expected from a career mode. Players are voicing their concerns for a change, as they want to enjoy the thrill of facing new enemies and building rivalries.

Undisputed‘s Career Mode Plagued by the Repetition Trap

In a realistic sports environment,...

It's been a while since I could say that a game legitimately got much worse once it exited beta on PC for its full launch for consoles, but the Undisputed 1.0 launch has been worse than underwhelming for me; it's become downright unplayable. While I've enjoyed the updates to the career mode, the online multiplayer portion of the title something that I used to enjoy, has devolved into something that doesn't resemble the Sweet Science anymore.

Although it appears that the developers of the game, Steel City Interactive, are aware of the serious game-breaking issues, it doesn't look like there's a proper sense of urgency in an industry lacking any real boxing game competition. As it stands, I think I'll stop playing what was supposed to be a Fight Night rival after investing 162 hours into the game, at least until things are fixed.

Undisputed Online Multiplayer Is Broken But Not For...