H Jenkins - Page 8

H Jenkins has been breaking pro wrestling news on Ringside News for nearly a decade, with his reports featured by TMZ, Forbes, The Sun, and more.

Original WCW Nitro Sign Resurfaces In Unexpected Location

by
Original WCW Nitro Sign Resurfaces In Unexpected Location

You never know what will surface when it comes to collectibles and rare items. That is especially true when you’re talking about pro wrestling history, and a classic sign just came to light after being kept in the dark for years.

The Godfather posted on Instagram to give fans a very interesting update on one of pro wrestling’s most treasured artifacts. Apparently, a friend of his got a hold of an original WCW Nitro sign. Thankfully, The Godfather was around to help him move it.

The WWE Hall of Famer posted a photo of the legendary WCW Nitro sign. He also included a little caption to let fans know what they are looking at.

“Helped a friend of mine move the original Nitro grill sign he picked up.”

There are a lot of artifacts in pro wrestling history, and that is why there was a show on A&E dedicated to hunting down those lost treasures. Perhaps some day someone will start their search for that WCW Nitro sign. This post will be helpful, because The Godfather is a great person to ask about where that sign went.

Fans of WCW back in the day probably never thought that Nitro sign would be used like this. Then again, that just goes to show how unpredictable the industry really is.

We will keep our eyes out for more interesting and original pro wrestling content here at Ringside News. You never know what will happen next, but we will be here for whatever the future holds.

https://www.instagram.com/thegodfather/p/DPtyK0BkXnu

What’s your take on this story about pro wrestling history? Could you use an original WCW Nitro sign? What would you do with it? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

The Rock Congratulates Taylor Swift After ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Buried ‘The Smashing Machine’ In Theaters

by
The Rock Congratulates Taylor Swift After 'Life of a Showgirl' Buried 'The Smashing Machine' In Theaters

The Rock may have a laundry list of accomplishments under his belt, but he’s not guaranteed to win every time. The Smashing Machine was poised to be a breakout film for The Final Boss, but then Swifties took over the theaters. Taylor Swift’s theatrical event The Official Release Party of a Showgirl earned $34 million … Read more

The Vision Turns On Seth Rollins After #1 Contender Match On 10/13 WWE RAW

by
The Vision Turns On Seth Rollins After #1 Contender Match On 10/13 WWE RAW

WWE RAW has a new #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Now Seth Rollins has a new challenger for his title, and this is a big threat to his championship reign.

The October 13 episode of WWE RAW went down at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. By the end of the night, we knew who would face Seth Rollins next for the WWE World Heavyweight Title.

CM Punk, Jey Uso, and LA Knight battled in a #1 contender match that capped off RAW this week as a stellar main event. Right before this match went down, Seth Rollins told his Vision backstage that nobody can knock him off his mountaintop.

This match had fans going the whole time, and they chanted “Yeet” along with “CM Punk” and “Yeah.” They stretched through a commercial break, and when we returned, LA Knight and CM Punk were having it out in the middle of the ring, but then Jey Uso interrupted them.

Eventually, LA Knight was deposited outside the ring and CM Punk got his knees up as Jey went for an Uso Splash. Then Punk nailed a GTS to win the match and become the #1 contender. This was a big win for CM Punk in Perth and now he will face his old foe, Seth Rollins, for RAW’s top title belt.

After CM Punk’s celebration, The Vision came out and Bron Breakker ran to the ring at breakneck speed. Instead of going for CM Punk, he ran around the ring to take out LA Knight with a spear. The Vision surrounded the ring after that, and they beat CM Punk down as Rollins looked on with a big smile on his face.

As The Vision celebrated, Bron Breakker suddenly speared Seth Rollins. This went down after the closing credits, and it was a huge swerve. Bron approached Bronson Reed and said something to him without being heard on the microphone. Then Reed dragged Punk over and hit a Tsunami on the Visionary. Breakker picked up the World Heavyweight Title after that before Paul Heyman raised Bron and Bronson’s hands in victory as the show came to a close.

We will have to see what is in the future for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Seth Rollins is on a hot streak, and there is no denying that. Only time will tell how long he carries RAW’s top title at this point.

What’s your take on Seth Rollins’ new #1 contender? Will he drop the title? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Dominik Mysterio Cheats In Expert Fashion To Retain IC Title On 10/13 WWE RAW

by
Dominik Mysterio Cheats In Expert Fashion To Retain IC Title On 10/13 WWE RAW

Dominik Mysterio’s dirty tricks have no end. He flew into Perth with two championship, as WWE IC Champion and AAA Mega Champion. Then he put his WWE title on the line on RAW, and he pulled out all the stops to retain it.

The October 13 episode of WWE RAW went down at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. This was the fallout after Crown Jewel, and they had a lot on the table.

Dominik Mysterio has been a very dirty IC Champion so far. He has tried his best to avoid getting in the ring with Pena, but this week saw the two clash for that title.

Before this match went down, Rusev approached Penta backstage. He told Penta that the only reason this match is going down is that Adam Pearce approved it with Rusev. That being said, The Bulgarian Brute made it clear that he is next in line for an Intercontinental Title shot.

Penta got started with a fire under him. They went outside where Dominik Mysterio took a backdrop onto the announce table before they cut to commercial break. By the time we got back from commercial, they were in the ring and then Dom took control of the match with a few moves and a suicide dive to the outside. Then Dom threw Penta all over the ringside area before they went to another commercial break.

When RAW returned from the second commercial break of this match, Penta was getting a second wind underneath him. Fans chanted “This Is Awesome” as they continued and Penta tried to hit Eddie Guerrero’s 3 Amigos, but Dom blocked the third suplex and nailed it himself. Then Penta set himself up for the 6-1-9 and he dodged it to continue his offense.

Eventually, Rusev made his way down to the ring, but Penta hit him with a dive over the top rope. Dominik Mysterio went to get his title belts and the timekeeper’s hammer. The referee threw the belt away, but then Dom nailed Penta with the hammer before hitting a 6-1-9 and a splash to win the match and retain the title.

What’s your take on Penta’s booking in WWE? Do you believe that he is on his path to greatness in the company? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Seth Rollins Claims No One Is On His Level After Crown Jewel Win Over Cody Rhodes

by
Seth Rollins Claims No One Is On His Level After Crown Jewel Win Over Cody Rhodes

WWE Crown Jewel was a big night in Perth, and Seth Rollins stood tall at the end of the show. Then he showed up at the start of RAW this week to make a bold proclamation.

The October 13 episode of WWE RAW went down at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. Seth Rollins was on hand, and he had no shortage of confident words.

Seth Rollins is riding high after he beat Cody Rhodes to win the 2025 Men’s Crown Jewel Championship. That being said, he was in rare form as the show started this week.

The Visionary made his way out in Perth to celebrate his massive win at Crown Jewel to kick off this week’s RAW. Fans sang his song in full force as The Vision settled in the ring for promo time. Fans cheered for the fact that Rollins called them “wankers,” and they were also more than ready to chant “Seth Freakin’ Rollins!”

Seth Rollins thanked Paul Heyman for standing by him, and he kissed his forehead. Then Rollins introduced Bron Breakker and Big Bronson Reed, who received a great ovation from the Perth crowd. Rollins said that Reed couldn’t beat Roman Reigns 6 months ago, but he was able to do that at Crown Jewel thanks to his help. He then proclaimed that Reed is the new Tribal Chief.

Seth Rollins then said that nobody is on his level as the greatest World Heavyweight Champion of all time. He said he didn’t need anyone to achieve his success, and fans chanted “bullsh*t.” He picked the Vision, and they chose him. As Rollins concluded his promo, he lifted the title up and the RAW stage was filled with pyro before fans sang his song once again.

We will have to see what’s next, but Seth Rollins is certainly sure of himself at this point. Keep checking back with us here at Ringside News for more.

What’s your take on Seth Rollins’ booking in WWE at this point? Is he in the middle of the best booking of his career? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Elijah Returns at Bound for Glory and Smashes Guitar Over Nic Nemeth’s Title Plans

by
Elijah Returns at Bound for Glory and Smashes Guitar Over Nic Nemeth’s Title Plans

TNA Wrestling’s Bound For Glory 2025 ended with a twist nobody saw coming. The October 12 pay-per-view from the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, closed with Mike Santana defeating Trick Williams to capture the TNA World Championship. But the real shock came moments later when Elijah made his surprise return.

Nic Nemeth hit the ring after the main event, trophy in hand, ready to cash in his Call Your Shot Gauntlet win. Just as it looked like the former Dolph Ziggler was about to strike, the lights went out. When they came back on, Elijah was standing there. The former Elias didn’t hesitate — he smashed a guitar over Nemeth’s head, taking him completely out of the picture.

Frankie Kazarian quickly tried to take advantage of the chaos by cashing in his own trophy, since he and Nemeth shared the win earlier in the night. Before he could do any damage, Santana drilled him with a Spin The Block, keeping the championship around his waist to officially close the show.

Elijah’s return came after months away due to a torn triceps injury he suffered on the June 18 episode of WWE NXT. At the time, the injury required surgery and pulled him off TNA’s scheduled summer tapings. Before that setback, he had been building momentum across multiple promotions, including WWE, TNA, and North Shore Pro Wrestling. His last TNA match before surgery happened on June 7, when he teamed with Joe Hendry, Leon Slater, and The Rascalz to defeat Moose, Steve Maclin, The Nemeths, and Trick Williams.

Seeing Elijah back on such a big stage instantly raises questions about his role in TNA moving forward. The crowd erupted at Bound For Glory, and with Santana standing tall as champion, the former Elias might be entering the company’s top storyline in a major way.

Elijah’s return at Bound For Glory couldn’t have been timed better, and fans are already speculating on whether he’ll stand beside Santana or step into his way.

Mike Santana Wins TNA World Title At Bound For Glory 2025

by
Mike Santana Wins TNA World Title At Bound For Glory 2025

TNA Wrestling’s Bound For Glory 2025 ended with a career-defining moment for Mike Santana. The October 12 pay-per-view from the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, saw Santana dethrone Trick Williams in a bloody, hard-hitting main event to capture the TNA World Championship.

Trick Williams entered the match full of confidence, cutting a promo before the bell where he called himself “the Greatest TNA Champion of all time.” Santana didn’t wait for the bell — he jumped Williams before the match even started, setting the tone for a violent fight that quickly spilled to the outside.

The challenger was busted open early, bleeding heavily after colliding with the steel steps. Even with a crimson mask, Santana fought back while Williams landed big shots of his own, including multiple uranage slams. Santana refused to stay down, thrilling the crowd with moves like an Outlined In Chalk, a cannonball, and a top-rope 450 Splash, though Williams somehow kicked out.

The match reached its climax when both men traded finishers, each refusing to stay down. Santana finally connected with a clothesline and a devastating Spin The Block, putting Trick Williams away and winning the TNA World Championship.

After the match, Nic Nemeth and Frankie Kazarian teased cashing in their Call Your Shot Gauntlet opportunities, but the show closed with Santana celebrating as the new face of TNA Wrestling. For fans, it was the end of Trick’s reign and the beginning of a new era with Santana as champion.

Team 3d Signify In-Ring Retirement After Historic TNA Bound For Glory 2025 Match

by
Team 3d Signify In-Ring Retirement After Historic TNA Bound For Glory 2025 Match

TNA Wrestling’s Bound For Glory 2025 turned into a night fans will never forget when The Hardys and Team 3D clashed one last time.

The event took place on Sunday, October 12, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, and it featured Matt and Jeff Hardy battling Bully Ray and Brother Devon in a Tables Match for both the TNA and NXT Tag Team Championships.

Brother Runt, known to WWE fans as Spike Dudley, accompanied his brothers to the ring, adding even more nostalgia to the historic showdown. Fans were already on their feet from the opening introductions, but the match itself lived up to its billing with all the chaos you’d expect when these two legendary teams collide.

Team 3D pulled out their signature moments as Bubba Ray screamed “D-Von, get the tables!” and the arena erupted in chants. Matt Hardy nailed a Twist of Fate on the outside, followed by Jeff Hardy climbing to the top of the ladder to hit a Swanton Bomb on D-Von through two tables in a jaw-dropping spot. The Hardys finished the match by sending Bubba through a table, securing the victory and walking away as both TNA and NXT Tag Team Champions.

What happened after the bell is what truly made the night unforgettable. With broken tables littering the ring, the two teams embraced in a show of respect. Then, in a symbolic moment, Bully Ray and D-Von removed their boots and left them in the ring, handing them to the Hardys. The gesture signified the official retirement of Team 3D after decades of defining tag team wrestling across ECW, WWE, and TNA.

The Hardys stood tall with the championships, while Team 3D closed the chapter on their in-ring careers in front of an emotional crowd. For longtime fans, it was the end of one of wrestling’s most storied rivalries and the final farewell to the Dudley legacy inside the ring.

Do you think Team 3D’s retirement moment with The Hardys was the perfect send-off, or should they have one more match before walking away for good? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Fans Enraged After X-Division Title Match At TNA Bound For Glory Is Ruined By NXT Stable Invasion

by
Fans Enraged After X-Division Title Match At TNA Bound For Glory Is Ruined By NXT Stable Invasion

TNA Wrestling Bound For Glory 2025 saw an amazing match ruined by an NXT stable.

TNA Wrestling’s Bound For Glory event went down on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. This included a very impressive match for the X-Division Title.

At TNA Bound For Glory, Leon Slater defended the TNA X-Division Championship against Je’Von Evans. The match continued the crossover between TNA and WWE’s NXT brand, with Evans representing NXT in his bid to capture one of TNA’s most historic titles.

Fans cheered this match before Evans and Slater even touched each other. This had a big fight feel, and both competitors shook hands before they started. The fans also chanted “This Is Awesome” before the first move.

Once the match got started, Slater and Evans matched each other move for move, even doing a pose like the famous Spiderman twin meme, and fans were all here for it.

The contest continued as Je’Von Evans had a chance to show off a bit, but Leon Slater was right with him. This assault from Evans included a ton of high risk dives, and Evans felt the brunt of each daredevil move.

Slater nailed a nice cutter for a near fall. Fans chanted “TNA” as the match continued, and Leon Slater mounted his offense against the guest from NXT. After Evans countered a slingshot into a DDT, he took off his shirt and got down to business with an OG Cutter on the ring apron as fans chanted “Holy Sh*t.”

This match was one high spot after another, as Evans nailed a splash from the top rope across the ring, but Slater kicked out. Eventually, both men were laid out on the mat as they reset themselves.

Leon Slater kept putting up a huge fight as he continued kicking out of everything Je’Von Evans threw at him. Eventually, they ended up in the crowd, fighting through the crowd. In the end, the twenty-minute time limit expired as they battled at ringside. Fans booed this result in a huge way, because there was no real winner decided in the match. Fans chanted “bullsh*t” and then TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella came out to re-start the match with 5 more minutes.

The two went at it in a big way as soon as the bell sounded to re-start the match. Suddenly, the lights went out before Evans could get the pinfall, and then DarkState made their way out to disrupt things and end the match with a massive beatdown.

Fans chanted “f*ck these guys” as DarkState posed in the ring. This was not the result anyone wanted at all for this highly expected TNA X-Division Title match.

What’s your take on the TNA Wrestling and NXT partnership? Do you think it is helping both sides equally? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Kelani Jordan Retains Knockouts World Title At TNA Bound For Glory 2025

by
Kelani Jordan Retains Knockouts World Title At TNA Bound For Glory 2025

The TNA Knockouts World Championship is still in the hands of an NXT Superstar.

TNA Wrestling’s Bound For Glory event went down on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. A lot of titles were on the line, including the Knockouts Title in a big match.

At TNA Bound For Glory, NXT Superstar Kelani Jordan defended the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Indi Hartwell. The match marked a major crossover moment between WWE’s NXT brand and TNA, as Jordan represented both companies while putting her title on the line against a fellow WWE talent.

This match went down after the controversial Call Your Shot Gauntlet ended in a tie. The Knockouts World Title took the stage, and Indi Hartwell’s family even flew in from Australia for the occasion. The match also had a big fight feel thanks to the ring introductions.

Indi Hartwell fought hard throughout this match, but Kelani Jordan wasn’t going to give up the title without a fight. There were plenty of near falls in this match, even one spot where Jordan kept pinning Indi, forcing her to kick out several times in a row.

Fans were into this match as Kelani Jordan tried to put her challenger away. However, Indi Hartwell had the height advantage, which she used several times in this match.

At one point, Indi Hartwell nailed her Hurts Donut finisher, but Kelani Jordan kicked out at two. After that, Jordan moved out of the way of a top rope elbow, and then she nailed a kick to the face before hitting her Split Legged Moonsault to retain the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

We will keep a close eye on the TNA Knockouts Division. They are full of talented stars, but only time will tell who rises to the top next.

What’s your take on how TNA Wrestling is booking their Knockouts Division? Do you believe that they have the title on the right woman? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Fans Irate After Call Your Shot Gauntlet Ends In Controversial Fashion TNA Bound For Glory 2025

by
Fans Irate After Call Your Shot Gauntlet Ends In Controversial Fashion TNA Bound For Glory 2025

The Call Your Shot Gauntlet match at TNA Bound For Glory 2025 lit up the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, but fans weren’t thrilled with how it ended — and they weren’t quiet about it either.

TNA’s annual spectacle went down on Sunday, October 12, with the intergender Call Your Shot Gauntlet match once again offering the winner a future title shot of their choosing. The rules were clear: survive the battle royal, make it to the final two, and win by pinfall. But this year’s match took a left turn nobody saw coming.

Léi Yǐng Lee entered the match at #1, followed by Mara Sade. The early minutes were full of surprises — Ryan Nemeth entered third, but quickly got jumped by both women. Nic Nemeth entered fourth to back up his brother, and Cedric Alexander hit the ring next in his Bound For Glory debut.

As more names entered — including Rich Swann, AJ Francis, Eric Young, Jake Something, and even YouTuber BDE — the eliminations piled up. The Rascalz stormed in as a unit, while Dani Luna, Rosemary, and hometown surprise entrants added even more chaos.

One moment drew major heat: Jody Threat was scheduled to enter at #17 but never made it to the ring. Frankie Kazarian ambushed her and stole her spot. Santino Marella came out next, Cobra in hand, and dropped Kazarian before being swiftly tossed out by Nic Nemeth.

Then Matt Cardona entered at #19 to a thunderous ovation and quickly cleared house, only to be double-teamed by the Nemeth Brothers. Mance Warner was the final entrant, taking the match down to the final stretch.

It all came down to Kazarian — who was never officially eliminated — and Nic Nemeth. After both men appeared to score a pin at the same time, the referees couldn’t come to an agreement. In the end, TNA declared them both winners.

That announcement set the crowd off. Fans erupted in boos, chanting “bullsht!”* as both Kazarian and Nemeth celebrated their dual victory. Social media lit up with fans calling the decision a “joke” and demanding TNA make it right.

The Call Your Shot Gauntlet may have produced two winners, but it left the audience with zero satisfaction. Now the big question is — will both men actually get a title shot, or will TNA be forced to revisit this messy finish?

What did you think of the double win at TNA Bound For Glory? Should there have been a clear winner? Drop your comments below and let us know how you’d fix this finish.

Tessa Blanchard Uses Dirty Tricks To Beat Gia Miller At TNA Bound For Glory 2025

by
Tessa Blanchard Uses Dirty Tricks To Beat Gia Miller At TNA Bound For Glory 2025

Tessa Blanchard is up to her old tricks, and that helped her pull off a win at Bound For Glory.

TNA Wrestling’s Bound For Glory event went down on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. The night included a very interesting match between Tessa Blanchard and a member of the TNA announce team.

At Bound For Glory, Tessa Blanchard faced Gia Miller in a match that came together under unusual circumstances. Miller, who is a member of TNA’s announce team, became a target of Blanchard’s attacks in the weeks leading up to the event. The angle led to a suspension for Tessa, which resulted in their match.

This rare in-ring appearance from Gia Miller went on second in the night, right after Steve Maclin regained the TNA International Title. It was actually Miller’s first match in TNA Wrestling, and Tessa walked into the contest with a ton of confidence.

This was not a good night for Gia Miller. Tessa Blanchard was relentless as she dragged her around the ringside area. Fans and Gia’s own family cheered for her, but Tessa maintained control.

Victoria Crawford was in Tessa’s corner, and she got involved. So, she was ejected. Jody Threat was in Gia Miller’s corner, but she stayed around. Fans were very happy to see Crawford ejected from ringside. Finally, Threat ran Crawford off.

Gia Miller had a bit of a comeback as she laid in some heavy punches to Tessa Blanchard and a flying crossbody from the corner. Tessa removed a turnbuckle pad, and as the referee was fixing it, Tessa hit Gia with a roll of quarters to win the match.

We will have to see what TNA Wrestling has in store for Tessa Blanchard next. She has certainly been through an interesting road in pro wrestling at this point.

What’s your take on Tessa Blanchard’s latest run in TNA? Do you believe that they are using her in the right way? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Steve Maclin Reclaims International Title At TNA Bound For Glory 2025

by
Steve Maclin Reclaims International Title At TNA Bound For Glory 2025

Bound For Glory kicked off with an exciting title change.

TNA Wrestling’s Bound For Glory event went down on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. The opening match of the night was also a hard-hitting encounter.

Bound For Glory opened with the TNA International Championship match, as Frankie Kazarian defended his title against Steve Maclin.

Steve Maclin, who has a history of serving in the armed forced, came out through the military as the national anthem played. That was a special way for him to make his way to the ring.

This match marked Frankie Kazarian’s 9th match at Bound For Glory in his career. He just won the International Title from Steve Maclin, and there was no shortage of intensity as the two got started.

This match spilled outside the ring, and there were plenty of stiff shots as each man tested the other. Eventually, Kazarian ended up getting in Steve Maclin’s mother’s face, and she gave him double middle fingers for his trouble.

They returned to the ring, where they tried to best each other. Kazarian was caught trying to use the ropes to pin, and he was scolded by the referee before they continued. Then Maclin caught Kaz in a Boston Crab until he was forced to let go after a rope break.

Frankie Kazarian hit Christopher Daniel’s Angels’ Wings for a near fall. Maclin missed a headbutt from the top rope, and then Kazarian hit a slingshot cutter for a very close near fall. In the end, Maclin nailed the Crosshairs and the KIA to win the match and the TNA International Title.

What’s your take on how the International Title match turned out? Do you think TNA made the right call? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

The IInspiration Retain Knockouts Tag Team Titles At TNA Bound For Glory 2025

by
The IInspiration Retain Knockouts Tag Team Titles At TNA Bound For Glory 2025

The TNA Knockouts Division is still led by to inspirational women.

TNA Wrestling’s Bound For Glory event went down on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. This was a big show, and it was loaded with matches. Even the preshow had a title match.

The kickoff show before Bound For Glory featured a Knockouts Tag Team Title match. The TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships were on the line as The IInspiration, Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay, defended their titles against The Elegance Brand, Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance.

The Elegance Brand were looking to rebuild, especially after Ash By Elegance announced her retirement. This was a fast-paced match as the Elegance Brand took control early on. Then Jessica McKay was able to turn things around for her team.

This match continued as McKay continued to take on both Elegance Brand members. M By Elegance blocked a Press Release from McKay, and she returned fire with a pump kick for a near fall. Time kept ticking down for this match as the preshow came closer to its end.

Finally, The IInspiration hit the Idolizer on M By Elegance to retain the Knockouts Tag Team Titles. They celebrated as the kickoff show came to an end.

What’s your take on TNA Wrestling’s booking? Are you a fan of this company? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Seth Rollins Beats Cody Rhodes To Win Men’s Crown Jewel Championship

by
Seth Rollins Beats Cody Rhodes To Win Men's Crown Jewel Championship

Fans in Perth were treated to an exciting night of pro wrestling action, even though it was early in the morning for most of us. WWE Crown Jewel’s evening ended with Seth Rollins taking on Cody Rhodes, which was a great way for those in North America to kick off their day.

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 was quite a night at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. One of the marquee matches saw a new Men’s Crown Jewel Champion crowned.

At WWE Crown Jewel, SmackDown’s Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes faced RAW’s World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in a singles match for the WWE Crown Jewel Championship. The match continued their long-running rivalry on one of WWE’s biggest international stages. Rhodes also entered the event as the defending champion, having won the same match at last year’s Crown Jewel.

This match went down as the main event of the show, and for good reason. Fans in Perth were treated to quite a showdown between these two shoo-in WWE Hall of Famers. After their big fight feel introductions, Seth Rollins, clad in yellow polka dots visible under the mesh of his tights, took a long time folding up his entrance attire and watch before handing it over to start the match.

Once they got going, Cody Rhodes had fans fully behind him as he started to apply punishment to Rollins. The match eventually spilled into the ringside area, where Cody cleaned off the announce table before the match carried on. The Prime Energy cart was pushed over by Rollins, and fans popped in a big way.

When the match returned to the ring, Seth Rollins had control. The contest kept going from there, and things really slowed down to the Visionary’s pace. Fans in Perth kept chanting for The American Nightmare, even though they booed the Star Spangled Banner previously in the night.

Fans also chanted for CM Punk to get under Seth Rollins’ skin. “F*ck ’em up Cody, f*ck em up!” was also chanted as the two traded shots in the ring. Both men gave their all in this match, and it was apparent that fans were all with it with every near fall.

Seth Rollins then went to ringside and got his watch to wrap it around his knuckles. When he returned, he was met with a greatest hits of moves from Cody Rhodes, including a Cross Roads, for a near fall. What followed was a comeback from Seth Rollins, that concluded in a coast to coast headbutt for a near fall of his own.

Eventually, the two ended up on the top rope, where Cody Rhodes nailed a top rope Cross Roads, but Seth Rollins still kicked out. That was the end of the match, but Rollins’ shoulder shot up anyway. Fans in Perth were astounded as the fight continued with both men absolutely spent.

After a bit of a back and forth, Seth Rollins grabbed the Rolex watch in the corner and then the referee took a bump after a shove. Cody set up for the Cross Roads, but Rollins got out and clocked him with his loaded Rolex fist. By the time the referee came to, Rollins nailed a Stomp on Cody and then he climbed to the top rope to hit a stomp from there to get the final pinfall and win the Crown Jewel Championship. This marked Seth Rollins’ first career win over Cody Rhodes, and it went down on quite a stage.

What’s your take on how WWE booked the men’s match at Crown Jewel? Are you tired of the way Triple H is booking things? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

John Cena and AJ Styles Put On History Lesson In WWE Crown Jewel Perth Classic

by
John Cena and AJ Styles Put On History Lesson In WWE Crown Jewel Perth Classic

Fans in Australia got to see a last match between two amazing rivals. John Cena and AJ Styles tore the house down in Perth, but that was expected.

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 was quite a night at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. John Cena was there for one of his final matches as well.

Before his retirement at the end of 2025, John Cena named AJ Styles as one of the wrestlers he wanted to face. After losing at Wrestlepalooza, Cena posted on X calling for the match, and Styles quickly agreed. Triple H later made it official for WWE Crown Jewel. Reports from Fightful Select noted that the buildup happened entirely online since Cena had no scheduled television appearances before the event.

This match went on third of the night, right after Stephanie Vaquer was able to clinch the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship. Naturally, fans were more than ready for this match with John Cena.

WWE picked yellow for tonight’s John Cena t-shirt. So, the entire arena was a sea of yellow as the Greatest of All Time made his way to the ring. This match had a big fight feel as Alicia Taylor gave them amazing ring introductions. Cena even wrote AJ Styles’ as he called him “The Face that Runs The Place” one last time. That was special, and fans were chanting “holy sh*t” before they even touched.

The match got started, and the two shoo-in WWE Hall of Famers started to feel each other out. As things picked up, the fans stayed with things. Cena was able to hit an Attitude Adjustment, but Styles kicked out as fans chanted “this is awesome.”

Cena was also able to nail a Skull Crushing Finale, which is The Miz’s finisher. Styles was able to come back, but Cena kicked out of everything that he absorbed. As they continued, Cena was able to get an STFU locked in as Styles got out and put his own crossface in. Cena answered back to that by transitioning it into a Camel Clutch, but then Styles got a Coquina Clutch in to answer that.

Then John Cena reversed a Calf Crusher attempt by getting a Walls of Jericho on Styles. Fans in Perth exploded when they saw Chris Jericho’s submission. Styles and Cena traded counter for counter with submission holds for a bit until AJ hit a Styles Clash for a near fall. Then John Cena hit a Sister Abigail (complete with a kiss to the forehead) for a very close near fall. Fans exploded for the Bray Wyatt homage as they broke out cell phone flashlights in a big way to let the fireflies out. Cena took a moment to soak all that in.

The match kept going and then Cena hit an RKO for a near fall. Fans in Perth really loved seeing that spot as well. Styles moved out of the way of a punt like Randy Orton would do, and he hit a move for a near fall of his own. Then Styles kicked out of an Undertaker like chokeslam that was a callback to the Boneyard Match. Fans started chanting 6-1-9, because that’s what they wanted to see out of Cena next.

Cena then set up for the 6-1-9, but Styles stopped him, which really killed his momentum and upset the fans. Styles went for a 450 Splash after that, but couldn’t get the pinfall. Then Styles hit a Sweet Chin Music for a near fall. Then Cena was able to kick out after a Phenomenal Forearm. Cena got out of a Styles Clash and then AJ got out of another AA. But finally, Cena hit an AA for another near fall. Fans chanted “this is awesome” after that as well.

Finally, Cena caught AJ Styles and nailed a Tombstone Piledriver followed by an AA for the win. This was a definite conclusion to this historic rivalry.

What’s your take on John Cena’s retirement tour and how it has turned out? Let us know what you think in the comments section!

Stephanie Vaquer Beats Tiffany Stratton To Win WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship

by
Stephanie Vaquer Beats Tiffany Stratton To Win WWE Women's Crown Jewel Championship

WWE has a lot of rising stars, but none are shooting to the top like Stephanie Vaquer.

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 was quite a night at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. One of the marquee matches saw a new Women’s Crown Jewel Champion crowned.

At WWE Crown Jewel, Raw Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer faced SmackDown Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton in a singles match. The bout was held to determine the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Champion, bringing both brand champions together for the second match in this new Crown Jewel format’s history. Liv Morgan won last year’s title, but an injury took her out of action this time around.

The Crown Jewel Women’s Championship went down second of the night, right after Roman Reigns lost the opening match in shocking fashion. Then, it was time for Tiffy Time and La Primera to light up the stage.

This match received a big fight feel, thanks to Alicia Taylor’s incredible ring introductions. That being said, both champions received an amazing reception in Perth.

This match was everything that fans wanted to see. There were plenty of near falls, and Stephanie Vaquer also hit the Devil’s Kiss in the process.

Finally, Stephanie Vaquer ended up on the top rope, where she nailed a corkscrew splash to win the match in clean fashion. This was a shocking loss for Tiffy Time, but it also continued Vaquer’s amazing ride in WWE so far in the 15 months since she debuted.

What’s your take on WWE Crown Jewel, and who won the women’s match? Do you think they should have gone a different direction? Let us know what you think in the comments section!