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Triple H confirms injury to major WWE star
Triple H has confirmed that an injury to a major WWE Superstar earlier this year altered plans for WrestleMania XL. This year's 'Mania aired in April from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
The Second City Saint made his surprise return to Stamford-based promotion at last year's Survivor Series: WarGames. In the weeks following his return, he was confronted by then-World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, teasing a match. However, the former AEW star tore his triceps in his first televised WWE match at Royal Rumble in January and still has not returned to the ring. WWE released its WrestleMania XL: Behind the Curtain documentary today on YouTube. During the documentary, Chief Content Officer Triple H discussed CM Punk's untimely injury.
Rhea Ripley will leave Judgment Day to team up with 6 ft 5 in WWE star upon return, says veteran (Exclusive)
While Rhea Ripley is yet to return to action in WWE, a veteran has made a bold prediction about her. According to the veteran in question, Bill Apter, The Eradicator won't be a part of the Judgment Day for long.
The Judgment Day faction has been gradually splintering off in the last few weeks, courtesy of Liv Morgan's efforts. When Rhea comes back to WWE, the two women are expected to reignite their feud. According to veteran journalist Bill Apter, this could also result in the 6 ft 5 in Damian Priest leaving the group and simply teaming up with The Eradicator in an unexpected twist.
Bron Breakker says he wants something from WWE fans ahead of massive title match
Bron Breakker is booked for WWE Money in the Bank. He is still fresh into his main roster run, but that is not stopping him from potentially taking Sami Zayn's Intercontinental Championship away. The first-time-ever title clash takes place this Saturday night inside the Scotiabank Arena in Canada.
Breakker joined The Masked Man Show just a few days ahead of his massive title clash to discuss a variety of topics. Despite showing signs of being a villain, WWE fans seem to be eating up everything he does in the ring. The former NXT Champion revealed that he wants to earn respect from the fans because, at the end of the day, Bron Breakker envisions a future in World Wrestling Entertainment as the top guy and carrying the company on his shoulders
TODAY IN HISTORY
1993 – Lex Luger arrived by helicopter and landed aboard the USS Intrepid battleship in New York City. The reason? He was answering the challenge set by the 627-pound Yokozuna, that no one could Bodyslam him. Wrestlers and sports stars alike lined up to lift the big man. Rick and Scott Steiner, Tatanka, Crush, and Randy Savage, as well as NBA player Scott Burrell, Bill Fralic of the Detroit Lions, and Joe Morris and Peter Taglianetti of the Pittsburgh Penguins all tried and failed. Just as it looked like Yoko had the challenge won, Luger arrived decked out in the Stars and Stripes, hit Yoko with his (steel plate infused) forearm, hoisted him up, and SLAMMED him to the canvas. USA!
2000 – WWF Smackdown! was taped at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida. Val Venis became the Intercontinental Champion when he defeated Rikishi.
2005 – Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels defeated Carlito and Kurt Angle in the main event of WWE Monday Night Raw in Sacramento, California. Following the match Michaels hit Hogan with Sweet Chin Music to turn heel and set up what would become the infamous ‘Icon Versus Icon’ match at that year's SummerSlam.
2006 – In the main event of the WWE ECW show The Big Show defeated Rob Van Dam to become the ECW Champion and the first person to have held the WWF, WCW, and ECW World Championship titles.
2015 – WWE Beast In The East was held at the New Sumo Hall in Tokyo, which marked the first time a WWE event aired live from Japan. On the show, Brock Lesnar defeated Kofi Kingston in less than three minutes. In the main event of the show John Cena and Dolph Ziggler defeated Kane and King Barrett, with Cena getting the pin on Kane after hitting him with an Attitude Adjustment.
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WWE could be making major change ahead of Money in the Bank
WWE currently has a two-hour Money In the Bank Kickoff event scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Friday. The media event is free to fans and will feature several superstars. Fans can attend the Kickoff at Scotiabank Arena's Gate 5 entrance, with plenty of time to make it inside for SmackDown that night.
The Countdown to Money In the Bank is scheduled to air on Peacock at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday. The two-hour pre-show will serve as the lead-in to the main card, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock. This is an earlier start time for WWE PLE shows in North America. The only other 2024 events to air domestically this year were the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania XL. Both of those shows had pre-show start times of 7 p.m. and main card start times of 8 p.m.