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John Cena Attacks R-Truth With Attitude Adjustment During WWE Backlash Press Conference - Page 39

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John Cena Attacks R-Truth With Attitude Adjustment During WWE Backlash Press Conference

WWE’s 2025 Backlash event went down in Saint Louis’ Enterprise Arena. John Cena retained his title in controversial fashion, but that wasn’t all she wrote for him in Saint Louis.

John Cena won his match against Randy Orton at WWE Backlash. This was thanks to R-Truth, who stopped Orton from punting him.

John Cena trolled the press after his WrestleMania 41 victory. Then he came out after Backlash during the press conference, where he stated that he has re-thought how he treats the press.

Cena decided to open the flood up for questions, and he said he would answer everyone’s question in the room. Then he was asked if there was any conversation with Randy Orton backstage at the event.

This is when R-Truth came out to talk to John Cena. He told Cena that he’s still the greatest, even though people say he can’t wrestle. This upset Cena, and he told Truth not to say another word, or things wouldn’t be pretty.

That is when R-Truth opened his mouth one more time. Suddenly, John Cena picked R-Truth up and hit an Attitude Adjustment through the title. This was the end of Cena’s time at the press conference, as he simply walked off after that with R-Truth laid out on the stage.

We will have to see what is next to talk about for John Cena as he continues his 17th World Title reign. Only time will tell if R-Truth will still see him as his childhood hero after this.

What’s your take on John Cena laying out R-Truth like this after WWE Backlash? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

John Cena Uses Dirty Tactics to Beat Randy Orton at Backlash

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John Cena Uses Dirty Tactics to Beat Randy Orton at Backlash

WWE Backlash 2025 went down in the Enterprise Arena in Saint Louis tonight, and it was quite a show in front of a sold-out crowd. There were only five matches on the card, but each one of them held importance, especially the main event.

John Cena shocked the pro wrestling world during WrestleMania 41 when he won the Undisputed World Title from Cody Rhodes. Then Randy Orton stepped up to stake his claim as next in line to face Cena, which set up their Backlash confrontation.

This match went down as the main event of the night, right after Pat McAfee suffered a brutal defeat at the hands of GUNTHER. This was expected, as Saint Louis fans showed up in droves to see the Apex Predator take on the 17-time WWE World Champion.

Orton’s entrance registered a max of 115 bBA on the xfinity live & loud meter. Fans sang along with every word of his song as well. The match also received a big fight feel thanks to the ring introductions by Alicia Taylor.

After fans died down a bit and the match got started, “you can’t wrestle/yes he can” chants started in the crowd. Eventually, John Cena started to lose, so he went to walk off. Orton chased him up the entrance ramp and beat him back to the ring.

This match continued, and John Cena was able to take control after a sleeper hold. Fans chanted for Randy as he turned things around to get his own chinlock applied. Then Cena traded it for a lock of his own, which Orton got on, and then Cena got one on before Orton suplex Cena to separate them.

Cena nailed a 5 Knuckle Shuffle, but then Orton took control. John Cena stepped out of a draping DDT, and then he got an STFU locked in. Then Orton got his draping DDT as Cena sold in the ring. The match continued as they drew fans in.

Randy Orton kicked out after an AA from John Cena, and fans chanted “let’s go Cena/Cena sucks.” Randy grabbed the ropes to get out of an AA, and then Orton hit an RKO outta nowhere, but Cena rolled under the ropes.

John Cena avoided a punt from Randy Orton and he nailed another AA for a two count. Cena missed a punt of his own, and then Orton tried for an RKO, but the official took a bump. Cena nailed a third Attitude Adjustment, but there was no referee to make the pin. That is when John Cena motioned for fans to “shhhh” as he went to retrieve his title. He got in the ring with his title in tow, but he ate an RKO outta nowhere. Orton pinned Cena, but he kicked out at two.

Randy Orton started clearing off the announce table after that. The referee tried to talk Orton out of it, but then Cena shoved Orton into the referee, who nailed his head off the steps. Then Cena tried to get Orton on the table, but Orton nailed an AA on Cena onto the table instead, and then it broke. You could read Orton’s lips to see him say, “stupid f*cking table.”

Randy Orton got a table from under the ring, and fans were very happy to see this. Then Orton put Cena through that table with an AA and it broke. Orton took a drink of Prime from the cart at ringside after that. Still, there was no referee to make any pinfall. That didn’t stop Orton from hitting another RKO in the middle of the ring and make a pin just as another referee ran down to make a two count.

John Cena still had the title in his hand and he ran to hit Orton, but Randy ducked as the 17-time champion nailed the second referee. Orton nailed another RKO and pinned Cena as Nick Aldis ran down to check on the second referee. Then Orton nailed Aldis and every other WWE official with RKOs. This was a literal RKO party as bodies laid all over the ring thanks to Randy Orton. That didn’t help Orton win, but then he geared up to nail Cena with a punt to the head.

Suddenly, R-Truth came in to stop Orton, but he ate an RKO instead. Cena hit a low blow on Orton after that and then Cena grabbed his title once again and geared up to nail him, which he did. Then Cena pinned Orton as the first referee crawled in the ring for the pinfall.

John Cena retained in Saint Louis, and nobody was happy about that. Still, the main event of Backlash was absolute chaos. After the match was over, Cena told them to cut off the music. He said he doesn’t need music, he needs competition, and he sure doesn’t need the fans. He told Saint Louis to “drink it in,” because “this is what the last real champion looks like.” This is how WWE Backlash ended in The Lou as fans booed the end result of the main event.

What’s your take on how WWE has booked John Cena during his run as World Champion this time around? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Pat McAfee Suffers Crushing Defeat to GUNTHER at WWE Backlash

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Pat McAfee Suffers Crushing Defeat to GUNTHER at WWE Backlash

At WWE Backlash, Pat McAfee faced GUNTHER in a singles match. This added another notch in the former NFL punter’s belt as he took on the Ring General.

The conflict started on the Raw after WrestleMania 41 during a segment with the commentary team. This also had quite a violent beginning.

GUNTHER appeared at ringside and confronted Michael Cole and Pat McAfee. He was claiming they had shown him disrespect after his WrestleMania loss. The situation escalated when GUNTHER attacked Cole. McAfee stepped in to defend Cole, but GUNTHER overpowered him and choked him out.

Following the attack, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce fined and suspended GUNTHER. The next week, McAfee asked SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who was filling in for Pearce, to lift the suspension so he could fight the former WWE World Champion.

This match went down after the IC Title match, where El Grande Americano helped Dirty Dominik Mysterio retain his title. McAfee received a good response from the Saint Louis crowd, but none of those cheers could save him from GUNTHER. Michael Cole previously stated that he would be biased during this match as well, and he meant it as he lambasted GUNTHER.

Fans chanted “you tapped out” at GUNTHER as the match got started. Then, the moment they locked up, GUNTHER slung McAfee across the ring. Over 17,000 fans chanted for Pat McAfee as he got a headlock on GUNTHER. Then GUNTHER let Pat go to mock him after he switched things up.

Eventually, GUNTHER chopped McAfee down to slow things to his pace. McAfee nailed a few punches and a chop, but GUNTHER just wanted more, so Pat gave him a few more, but then GUNTHER fired back with a stiff chop to take Pat down. That was followed by a few brutal chops that took the former NFL punter down.

Michael Cole told GUNTHER to pin McAfee and get the match over with, but he didn’t. Instead, GUNTHER whipped McAfee back into the ropes for a shoulder tackle. McAfee tried to come back with a kick to the spine, but GUNTHER no-sold it to turn things around for a kick of his own. This was followed by another chopping exchange that GUNTHER won.

GUNTHER got on a sleeper hold, but Pat McAfee got out of it. So, GUNTHER nailed another German Suplex. Michael Cole wasn’t happy at all as the brutality continued.

Pat McAfee landed on his feet after German Suplex, and he kicked GUNTHER to phase him. Then he nailed a slam for a one-count pinfall attempt. GUNTHER invited McAfee to chop him more, but every time GUNTHER returned fire. McAfee landed two kicks to the head, but then GUNTHER nailed a powerbomb as Michael Cole screamed to “end the match!”

Finally, GUNTHER locked on a Boston Crab onto Pat McAfee. Michael Cole got up and went to ringside, but McAfee couldn’t get to the ropes. Then GUNTHER dragged Pat back in and applied a few elbows to the side of his head before he pulled Michael Cole into the ring.

Cole fought GUNTHER off until McAfee kicked him just as GUNTHER was about to powerbomb Cole. Pat got a two count roll-up pin on GUNTHER as he went to the apron to take a suplex back in, and Cole held GUNTHER’s legs to help him not kick out, but GUNTHER did kick out. He wasn’t happy at all. Pat tried to get a sleeper on GUNTHER after that, but he just kicked his head off and locked on a sleeper hold until the referee called for the bell. After the match was over, Pat McAfee got to his feet and had a stare-down with GUNTHER. Then GUNTHER tipped his proverbial hat at McAfee before he left to show respect.

This was quite a display from Pat McAfee and GUNTHER. He took an incredible beating, after all. Only time will tell what is next for him in WWE, and the same goes for GUNTHER.

What’s your take on Pat McAfee’s latest match in WWE? Doyou want to see him wrestle more often? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

El Grande Americano Helps Dominik Mysterio Retain IC Title At WWE Backlash 2025

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El Grande Americano Helps Dominik Mysterio Retain IC Title At WWE Backlash 2025

WWE Backlash 2025 took over Saint Louis’ Enterprise Arena. This was quite a show in front of a sold-out house, and The Lou was on fire from the beginning of the night. They also got an incredible IC Title match.

The Intercontinental Championship match between Dominik Mysterio and Penta threw down at WWE Backlash 2025. This match followed up on everything that started at WrestleMania 41.

At Night 2 of WrestleMania 41, Dominik Mysterio won the Intercontinental Championship in a fatal four-way match that included Penta and Finn Bálor. Mysterio pinned Bálor to win the title in that match. The two continued their back and forth, which resulted in an IC Title singles match for Penta and Dominik.

This match went on third in the night, right after Lyra Valkyria was able to retain the WWE Women’s IC Title over Becky Lynch. Fans in Saint Louis were more than ready to see these two throw down in the home of the Blues. Penta also wore all blue for the occasion.

This match got started with Dominik Mysterio taking the quick advantage. Penta sold for him for a while as he got fans to boo him heavily. Eventually, Penta was able to take control after he nailed a high-risk move to the outside.

The match continued in the ring, with Penta eating an Oblivion, Liv Morgan’s finisher, but it only got a near fall. This was an homage to Liv Morgan as she’s out filming a movie. Then Penta nailed a Mexican Destroyer on the ring apron before Carlito made his way to ringside.

Finn Balor and JD McDonagh jumped over the barricade as Carlito distracted them. Then Finn got caught with a chair as the referee ejected them all from ringside. Then Penta nailed a dive over the referee onto Dirty Dom. Finn Balor distracted the referee as El Grande Americano jumped on the other side and pushed Penta off the top rope. Then Dominik was able to win the match to retain the IC Title.

We will keep an eye on the IC Title picture, because there is no shortage of worthy challengers for the championship. There is a lot of history with that title belt as well, and many people on the roster would love to have their names included with that list of greats.

What’s your take on the IC Title picture? Do you think that Penta is getting the booking he deserves in WWE so far? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Becky Lynch Goes Ballistic On Lyra Valkyria After Losing Women’s IC Title Match At WWE Backlash 2025

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Becky Lynch Goes Ballistic On Lyra Valkyria After Losing Women's IC Title Match At WWE Backlash 2025

WWE Backlash 2025 took place at the Enterprise Arena in Saint Louis in front of a full crowd. One of the matches featured Lyra Valkyria defending the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch. The story between them developed over several events. The storyline before this match was interesting. Before Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, … Read more

Jeff Cobb Debuts To Help Jacob Fatu Retain United States Title At WWE Backlash 2025

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Jeff Cobb Debuts To Help Jacob Fatu Retain United States Title At WWE Backlash 2025

WWE’s 2025 Backlash event went down in Saint Louis’ Enterprise Arena. The company saw a few titles on the line, including the United States Title. That also included a big debut for the company.

At WrestleMania 41, Jacob Fatu won the United States Championship by defeating LA Knight. Also, Drew McIntyre beat Damian Priest the next night at the showcase of the immortals. This set off a four-way storyline for the United States Title.

The United States Championship match at Backlash was officially set eventually with Jacob Fatu vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre. This came after weeks of the four going at it, and then Nick Aldis finally booked the contest.

This match kicked off Backlash, and fans were ready to see the four of them go down. LA Knight, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, and Jacob Fatu all received full entrances as they made their way to the ring. Fans were ready to see brutality, and they filled the Blues home arena with chants of “we want tables” as the four men battled on.

Fans were chanting “this is awesome” as Jacob Fatu climbed the top rope. Then Drew McIntyre met him up top by raking his eyes. That turned into a trickier situation as LA Knight dragged Drew into a tree of woe for a beating. Then Knight climbed up top, but he was tossed off before Drew nailed a German suplex on Fatu onto Knight. Then Fatu sprung up to nail a dive to the outside and a swanton onto McMahon. There were moves all over the place as the all ended up in a stalemate on the mat.

After this high-impact match continued, it looked like LA Knight was going to seize the moment and pull off a win. He nailed a couple elbows onto Fatu, but it only resulted in a near fall. Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre ended up outside the ring, fighting on top of a production crate. Then Priest nailed a South of Heaven off the crate through a table that took both of them out. Fans in Saint Louis chanted “holy sh*t” as the match continued.

Solo Sikoa showed up to save Fatu as he pulled him off a table while LA Knight prepared to leap on him. Suddenly, Jeff Cobb jumped over the barricade as he blindsided LA Knight. After that, Jacob Fatu didn’t look happy about Cobb helping them, but he still won the match after a moonsault.

Jeff Cobb took out LA Knight and made his presence known. It took Cobb years to make his way to WWE, but he finally found his home with Solo Sikoa. We will have to see what is next for this storyline. It certainly looks like the Bloodline saga is going to continue with a new face.

What’s your take on how WWE booked this storyline for Backlash? At four-way matches better than singles matches? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

John Cena Brings Up Randy Orton’s Failed 2006 Drug Test During 5/9 WWE SmackDown

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John Cena Brings Up Randy Orton's Failed 2006 Drug Test During 5/9 WWE SmackDown

WWE SmackDown went down in the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio this week for their May 9 episode. A lot of fans showed up to see John Cena during his retirement run, and the 17-time World Champion did not disappoint.

John Cena shocked the pro wrestling world during WrestleMania 41 when he won the Undisputed World Title from Cody Rhodes. This was a huge move for the shoo-in WWE Hall of Famer during his last year as an active competitor with the company.

John Cena closed out the show this week with a promo. He mentioned how Randy Orton wasn’t on the show this week, and then he walked fans down a few memories he’s had with Orton over the years.

He cut a passionate promo about what is at stake at Backlash, because he will wrestle Orton for the last time this Saturday. He promised that winners write the history books as he continued. He said that Randy Orton has been lying to himself for years, and he said that the Viper is only in WWE thanks to his family. He proceeded to say that Orton doesn’t show Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect at all.

John Cena then said that he will make Randy Orton, just like his 2006 drug test: a failure. Then he made a point to say that he is the Greatest of All Time, once again. Cena closed out his promo and then someone in a mask came in for an RKO, but Cena stopped them and hit an Attitude Adjustment. Then the actual Randy Orton got in the ring and hit an RKO on John Cena to close out the show as he posed with the WWE World Title.

We will have to see what goes down for John Cena as he continues his World Title reign. Randy Orton will be a tough opponent at Backlash in Saint Louis on May 10, which will also be a tough crowd for Cena since The Viper hails from The Lou.

What’s your take on John Cena’s 17the World Title reign? Did he need it to cement his legacy? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Nia Jax Earns Title Match Against Tiffany Stratton After Controversial Win Over Jade Cargill

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Nia Jax Earns Title Match Against Tiffany Stratton After Controversial Win Over Jade Cargill

WWE SmackDown took place at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio for the May 9 episode. The show was the go-home before Backlash, and fans were ready for another night of action in WWE’s never-ending schedule.

The episode featured a WWE Women’s Championship number one contender’s match. Jade Cargill faced Nia Jax in a match to determine the next challenger for the title.

This match went down after Charlotte Flair made her return to television, and it didn’t end well for her. After that, it was time to figure out who will face Tiffany Stratton for her title next. Naturally, the WWE Women’s Champion came out to watch the match from ringside.

Jade Cargill and Nia Jax had a hard-hitting match, and fans were into the whole thing. There were also “you can’t wrestle” chants directed at Jax during a portion of the contest. They wrestled through a commercial break, and fans were still into the match when they returned.

Tiffany Stratton was very invested into this match as she sat at ringside. Nia Jax ate a Samoan Drop from Jade Cargill that shook the ring. Then Jax was able to slow Jade down, but not for long. Jade caught Nia on the top rope and slammed her to the mat. Then she climbed up to hit a frog splash for a close two count.

Suddenly, as they were in the middle of the match, Naomi showed up to attack Tiffany Stratton. Then Jade Cargill stopped to check it out, and Jax hit a cheap shot and her finisher for the win. Now, Nia Jax will face Tiffany Stratton for her title next.

We will have to see who faces Tiffany Stratton next for her title. She beat Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41 to retain her title. She will have quite a test in front of her as he next challenger.

What’s your take on the WWE Women’s Title picture at this point? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Charlotte Flair Storms Off on WWE SmackDown – Jade Cargill Tells Her to Get in Line

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Charlotte Flair Storms Off on WWE SmackDown – Jade Cargill Tells Her to Get in Line

WWE SmackDown took place at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio for the May 9 episode. You never know what can happen each week, and we saw two returns this week.

Alexa Bliss was the first return, as she was Zelina Vega’s surprise partner. Then Charlotte Flair made her first appearance since WrestleMania 41 during the top of the second hour.

Charlotte Flair started off her promo by giving Tiffany Stratton credit for defeating her at WrestleMania 41. Then she declared herself The GOAT of Women’s Wrestling, and she said she was announcing her path back to the WWE Women’s Title. Flair was not happy about the response she received, as she threatened to leave if Dayton, Ohio didn’t give her respect.

At that point, Charlotte Flair threw her microphone down, and she started to walk away. As she left, Jade Cargill made her entrance, complete in a cowboy hat. She simply walked past Flair on her way to the ring before her match next. Then Jade got on the microphone and told her to “head to the back of the line.”

We will have to see what Charlotte Flair is able to do in WWE next. She still considers herself The Queen, and that’s not likely to change any time soon.

What’s your take on Charlotte Flair’s return to WWE television? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Alexa Bliss Makes Surprise WWE Return Teams With Zelina Vega on SmackDown

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Alexa Bliss Makes Surprise WWE Return Teams With Zelina Vega on SmackDown

WWE SmackDown went down in the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio this week for their May 9 episode. You never know what to expect when the blue brand airs, and that also includes a return that you don’t see coming.

During this week’s WWE SmackDown, Zelina Vega needed a partner in her match against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Green made a quip about how Vega didn’t have any friends. When the time came, Alexa Bliss made her WWE return.

This was a big surprise for fans in Dayton, and many of them were shocked to see her return in her home state. Bliss and Vega were ready to get down to action on SmackDown. The match stretched through a commercial break. In the end, the babyfaces won after Alexa nailed a Sister Abigail on Chelsea Green. Then Vega and Bliss celebrated afterward.

Alexa Bliss previously made her return to WWE at the 2025 Royal Rumble. She was in the women’s match, but she didn’t win. After an appearance or two after that, one where they teased a Wyatt Sicks affiliation, she disappeared for months.

It was recently reported that Alexa Bliss would be returning to the ring soon. Fans were hoping to see the former Women’s Champion come back, because her brief return wasn’t enough for them.

We will have to see what is next for Alexa Bliss. Hopefully, she will be able to stick around WWE television even longer to get involved in even more stories.

What’s your take on Alexa Bliss making her return to WWE television like this? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Nikkita Lyons Returns to the Ring in WWE EVOLVE After Long Absence

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Nikkita Lyons Returns to the Ring in WWE EVOLVE After Long Absence

Nikkita Lyons has a lot of eyes on her, no matter what she’s doing. During EVOLVE this week, the Lyoness had a chance to show off a bit.

You never know who will show up on WWE programming. This week, Nikkita Lyons appeared during EVOLVE to make her presence known.

During EVOLVE, Nikkita Lyons appeared in a backstage segment with EVOLVE General Manager Stevie Turner. The segment set up a match between Lyons and Kendal Gray in the main event. Lyons defeated Gray in the main event match.

After the match, Kali Armstrong attacked Gray’s injured knee. Armstrong and Gray are scheduled to compete in a fatal four-way match in four weeks for the women’s EVOLVE championship, which added to the drama. The show ended with Armstrong being pulled away from Gray.

Nikkita Lyons has not wrestled for WWE since March 22, 2025, when she and Arianna Grace lost to Meta-Four, Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend, at a WWE NXT live event. Jackson was later released after her stable was disbanded on NXT television.

We will have to see what Nikkita Lyons does next. She could get her momentum back after an injury took her out of the picture. If anything, she certainly made her mark on EVOLVE this week.

What’s your take on Nikkita Lyons showing up on EVOLVE? Do you miss her on NXT? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Rhino Makes Surprising Return During 5/7 AEW Dynamite

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Rhino Makes Surprising Return During 5/7 AEW Dynamite

The May 7 episode of AEW Dynamite went down in the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit. You never know who might show up, and that included an old face from ECW.

Rhino showed up on AEW Dynamite this week. This match capped off the show’s first hour. He ended up getting a surprise shot at the TNT Title.

Nick Wayne was going to face a name from Christian Cage’s past. Nobody knew who might show up, and their questions were answered when they started hearing “Gore, Gore, Gore!”

Rhino came out, and this received an amazing reaction from the Detroit crowd. Of course, the former ECW original was a big part of Detroit’s scene, and he hails from the city. However, after a brief match, Rhino last following a Killswitch from Wayne. Detroit fans chanted “bullsh*t” at this result.

We will have to see what Rhino does next. If anything, this appearance certainly proved that he still has what it takes to pop a crowd.

Stephanie Vaquer’s Next Challenger Confirmed as Jordynne Grace Wins NXT Contender Match

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Stephanie Vaquer’s Next Challenger Confirmed as Jordynne Grace Wins NXT Contender Match

The May 6 episode of WWE’s NXT brand brought a big show to The CW. Fans tuned in to see how the night’s matches would shape upcoming storylines and title chases.

One of the key matches featured was the #1 Contender’s match for the NXT Women’s Championship: Jordynne Grace vs. Giulia. This matchup determined who would go on to challenge for the title in the coming weeks.

This match closed out the show, and fans were ready to see the two collide. They started off strong with some strikes, and fans were cheering both competitors on. As the match continued, NXT Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer watched on with a lot of concentration.

The match continued through a commercial break, as Giulia tried to shut down the former TNA Wrestling Knockouts Champion. The two went back and forth with stiff shots after the came back from commercial, and Giulia chopped Grace down before the Juggernaut returned fire.

Fans chanted for Giulia as they continued. Then she nailed a driver for a two count. She was not happy about that, so the former NXT Women’s Champion tried for a Northern Lights Bomb, but Grace counted with a standing octopus. In the end, Jordynne Grace pulled off the win with a clean pinfall.

We will have to see what is next for the NXT Women’s Division. Stephanie Vaquer is certainly a great champion, but there is no shortage of challengers.

Unexpected Winner Myles Borne Secures NXT Title Shot After Surprising Battle Royal Win

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Unexpected Winner Myles Borne Secures NXT Title Shot After Surprising Battle Royal Win

The May 6 episode of WWE’s NXT brand brought a big show to The CW. Fans wanted to see who would get to face Oba Femi at Battleground, and they had quite a match to figure that out.

A 25-man battle royal was a highlight of the night during NXT this week. You didn’t know who might show up, as everyone wanted to face The Ruler for his title.

This match went down near the end of the show’s first hour. Trick Williams got his own entrance, and then they cut to commercial break while the ring filled up with competitors. This was a battle royal setup, and not a royal rumble, so everyone started in the ring.

Je’Von Evans was just coming out as they went back to the action. Then Ethan Page got the another introduction by himself. Then Elijah made his return to NXT as the surprising final entrance. There were a few notable names from outside NXT in the match, including Zachary Wentz, Swipe Right, and Sihlo from LFG.

This battle royal was wild, and bodies were flying all over the place. Trick Williams was doing pretty well in the match, but then Joe Hendry came out. This distracted Williams enough, so Elijah could eliminate him. Then Shawn Spears threw out the former Elias.

Myles Borne, Ethan Page, Shawn Spears, and Je’Von Evans were the final four in the match. Evans was thrown out by Spears and Page. Then Ethan and Spears eliminated each other, giving Borne the big win as a huge underdog. Now the No Quarter Catch Crew representative will take on Oba Femi at Battleground.

We will have to see if Oba Femi has finally met his match. After all, a lot of things can happen in the meantime.

Former WWE Star Elias Returns as Elijah in Surprise NXT Appearance

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Former WWE Star Elias Returns as Elijah in Surprise NXT Appearance

The May 6 episode of WWE’s NXT brand brought a big show to The CW. Anyone outside America got to see it on Netflix, and they certainly saw momentum toward figuring out who would face Oba Femi next for the NXT Title. That included a big surprise.

WWE once had Elias on their roster, and he had an impressive run, but he was eventually released. He became Elijah on the indies, and he eventually ended up in TNA Wrestling.

Thanks to TNA Wrestling and NXT’s partnership, there were a few surprises in the battle royal for the #1 contender for the NXT Title. The winner of that match got to face Oba Femi at Battleground.

Much to fans’ surprise, Elijah was the last person who came out. He did his bit on guitar, where he sung a song, and fans were thrilled to see him. They also chanted “Oh, Walk With Elias,” but it was bleeped. His name is Elijah now, after all.

We will have to see if this will open the door for more from Elijah in NXT. He is certainly going with a fresh amount of momentum. At this point, he is also becoming a fan favorite.

CM Punk Crashes RAW Main Event and Smashes Rollins with Chair in Shocking Return

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CM Punk Crashes RAW Main Event and Smashes Rollins with Chair in Shocking Return

The May 5 episode of WWE RAW went down at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. This was a big night for Cinco de Mayo, and Seth Rollins’ current storyline is still heating up after WrestleMania 41. Rollins aligned himself with Paul Heyman at WrestleMania 41, and then Bron Breakker joined their faction. … Read more