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Unfortunate news for WWE fans following RAW
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Unfortunate news for WWE fans following RAW

Some unfortunate news for WWE fans has emerged following this week's episode of RAW. The promotion is now on the road to Survivor Series 2025 later this month in San Diego, California.President of WWE, Nick Khan, spoke during the TKO 2025 Third Quarter Financials Call today and provided an update on the company's increased ticket prices. Khan suggested that the promotion appropriately increased the prices due to the marketplace and boasted about WWE's success."We’ve increased prices appropriately with the marketplace. That’s for the PLEs, Raw, SmackDown, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and every other ticketed program that WWE has. We remain bullish on it. A couple of years ago when TKO was put up, one of the first things we collectively did was reduce the non-televised live events, which created more scarcity in the marketplace for our televised events and our continued international expansion only furthered that," he said.Khan also discussed the promotion's plans for the future and suggested that it was a good thing that there were fewer events in the United States for the company."In January, you’ll see us on a European tour for Raw and SmackDown, leading into Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia. Tickets already on fire for that event and it creates more scarcity in the United States, which is a good thing in terms of our overall gauge," he added. [H/T: Fightful]EliteRockerz 𝕏 @EliteClubS0BLINKNick Khan says he takes 100% responsibility for all the failures in WWE. “If we fail at something, it's 100% my responsibility. If we succeed at something, it's everyone else's success. If you have a problem, bring it to me, it becomes our problem.” SUCH A GREAT MINDSET 🔥The promotion crowned two new champions at Saturday Night's Main Event earlier this month. CM Punk captured the World Heavyweight Championship at the event, and Jade Cargill defeated Tiffany Stratton to become the new WWE Women's Champion.Former WWE star reacts to the company's ticket pricesWrestling legend Rob Van Dam recently shared his thoughts on the promotion's incredibly high ticket prices.Speaking with Bill Apter in an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda Wrestling, RVD wondered how fans were supposed to afford the tickets, but noted it was good business and could lead to the reputation of professional wrestling improving."I am amazed at the ticket prices that I've heard that they've already done with the recent couple of them. I don't see how people can afford 60-70 thousand dollars to sit in the front row. I don't know what the prices are. Some of them I heard it's two days and you get to meet Cena, whatever. I mean, I see what they're doing and if it works, then it's good business. If it becomes something that's just for the elite and the wealthy, then maybe wrestling will have a minute where it's image is cleaned up a little bit. At the same time, it's becoming more of a safe, working environment as opposed to the boys club, closed-door society," he said. You can check out RVD's comments in the video below:Only time will tell if WWE decides to reduce the price of tickets in the future.

Jade Cargill makes bold claim after massive WWE victory
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Jade Cargill makes bold claim after massive WWE victory

Jade Cargill made a bold claim today on social media following her massive victory earlier this week at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. The former AEW star captured her first singles title in the company at SNME on November 1.Cargill turned heel earlier this month on SmackDown and unleashed a brutal attack on Tiffany Stratton. The Buff Barbie still decided to defend the WWE Women's Championship against Cargill at Saturday Night's Main Event, and her decision backfired. The Storm dominated Stratton this past Saturday night to become the new WWE Women's Champion.The 33-year-old took to Instagram today to claim that every setback she had along the way has made her better and noted that the real work begins now."The crown wasn’t handed to me — I took it. Every setback sharpened me. Every scar fueled me. All of it was worth it. ⚡️👑💪🏾 Y’all tried to make me forget- I’M THAT B*TCH. Now the real work begins. WATCH ME WORK 💅🏾😈," she wrote. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe champion followed it up with a post on her Instagram story that she was just getting started."We are just getting started baby," she wrote.Cargill sent a message following her title win. [Image credit: Jade Cargill on Instagram]Jade Cargill was formerly in a tag team with Bianca Belair, and the duo held the Women's Tag Team Championships together. Belair has been out of action with a hand injury since WrestleMania 41.Bill Apter predicted Jade Cargill would win the WWE Women's ChampionshipLegendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter correctly predicted that Jade Cargill would win the WWE Women's Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event.Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's UnSKripted show earlier this month, Apter predicted that Cargill would be taken to the next level and capture her first singles title in the company by defeating Tiffany Stratton at SNME."I like the new, improved version of Jade Cargill. They needed to up her one more level, and I think her going crazy over Tiffany Stratton last week on SmackDown proved that they're ready to go one more level up with her. And I think we will find her, by the end of her match with gold around her waist as the new Women's Champion," Apter said.FADE @FadeAwayMediaLINKJade Cargill with the WWE Women’s Championship 👀 #SmackDownIt will be interesting to see how long Cargill can remain champion moving forward on WWE SmackDown.

Major AEW star sends heartfelt message to Bayley
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Major AEW star sends heartfelt message to Bayley

A major AEW star sent a heartfelt message to WWE Superstar Bayley ahead of this week's episode of Dynamite. The former leader of Damage CTRL is currently aligned with Lyra Valkyria on RAW.Ahead of this week's edition of AEW Dynamite, Mercedes Moné, formerly known as Sasha Banks in WWE, took to social media to send a heartfelt message to the RAW star. She reacted to a fan's post about a match they had five years ago that brought in a lot of viewers and stated that the former champion was "favorite Mark" to wrestle. You can check out Moné's message in the post below.Bayley and Valkyria challenged Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair for the Women's Tag Team Championships on the October 27 episode of WWE RAW, but came up short. The unlikely duo also lost to The Kabuki Warriors this past Monday night on the red brand.Former WWE writer Vince Russo praises BayleyWrestling legend Vince Russo recently praised Bayley for trying to make her gimmick work on WWE television.Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's Legion of RAW show, Russo noted that the 36-year-old's split personality gimmick was very silly. However, he complimented the veteran for trying to make it work and giving the character everything she had to try to get it over with wrestling fans."As ridiculous as this Bayley character is going to be, as bad as this is going to be, she is really committed to the bit, and she is really trying. She went above and beyond and over the top to try to get this over. But I'm sorry. I'm watching this, and it's very, very, very silly. But she is trying to get it over. I'll give her credit for trying to get it over," Russo said.Female Locker Room @femalelroomLINK“I beg her everyday” - Bayley on Mercedes Mone returning to WWESasha Banks walked out of the company alongside Naomi in 2022 due to creative differences. Naomi has since returned to the promotion and is currently on hiatus due to her pregnancy with SmackDown star Jimmy Uso. Only time will tell if Moné gets the opportunity to return to the promotion sometime down the line.

CM Punk's RAW status revealed following major title win
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CM Punk's RAW status revealed following major title win

CM Punk's status for tomorrow night's episode of WWE RAW has been revealed. The Second City Saint picked up a massive win last night at Saturday Night's Main Event in Salt Lake City, Utah.Seth Rollins was forced to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship due to injury earlier this month. CM Punk and Jey Uso squared off for the title at Saturday Night's Main Event, and the former AEW star emerged victorious. Punk defeated Uso via pinfall after connecting with his second GTS in a row.The promotion shared a video today featuring RAW General Manager Adam Pearce, and he revealed that the 47-year-old would be on tomorrow night's edition of the red brand."History was made on Saturday, you got an extra hour to sleep on Sunday, and Monday Night RAW comes to you live tomorrow night from suburban Albuquerque, New Mexico, and we have a ton going on. You have a brand new World Heavyweight Champion, the Best in the World, CM Punk, and Punk will be live tomorrow night on the flagship," said Pearce.Punk defeated Gunther earlier this year at SummerSlam 2025 to become the World Heavyweight Champion. However, Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract minutes later to capture the title. Rollins' injury reportedly occurred during his victory over Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel 2025.AJ Lee reacts to CM Punk's major WWE victoryAJ Lee reacted to her husband, CM Punk, winning the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event.Lee teamed up with Punk to defeat Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a mixed tag team match last month at WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025. The former Divas Champion took to her Instagram story following SNME to share that she was proud of her husband."proud mama and larry @cmpunk," Lee wrote.John @johndauria6LINKOk where is AJ Lee actually did they really have ZERO plans for her after Wrestlepalooza 😭😭 #WWERawPunk returned to the promotion at WWE Survivor Series 2023 after being let go by All Elite Wrestling. It will be fascinating to see who challenges The Voice of the Voiceless first for the World Heavyweight Championship in the weeks ahead on RAW.If you use the quote from the first half of this article, please credit Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.

Cody Rhodes reacts after WWE finally reveals the result of recent cryptic teases
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Cody Rhodes reacts after WWE finally reveals the result of recent cryptic teases

Cody Rhodes broke his silence following a major WWE announcement today on social media. The American Nightmare will be defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night's Main Event this weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah.The company released a video today to promote WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The video featured Triple H, Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar, and promoted that 2-day combo tickets for the PLE were on sale. Ahead of the release of the promo today, the company had been sharing cryptic teases in recent weeks.Cody Rhodes broke his silence following the release of the promo and seemingly teased a major match at The Show of Shows. He noted that it was time to "run it back," which could be referring to WrestleMania being in Las Vegas for the second year in a row, or he may be facing a familiar foe at the PLE next year."Time to run it back 🎰 WrestleMania 42 returns April 18 & 19 — be there LIVE for the sequel!" he wrote. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostRhodes captured the Undisputed WWE Championship from John Cena at SummerSlam 2025. He successfully defended the title against Drew McIntyre last month at Wrestlepalooza. He will have to do so again this weekend at Saturday Night's Main Event to retain his championship.Vince Russo claims Cody Rhodes was supposed to face a major WWE star at SNMEWrestling legend Vince Russo recently claimed that Cody Rhodes was supposed to defend his title against someone else besides Drew McIntyre this weekend.Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's Writing with Russo show, the legend claimed that Rhodes was supposed to battle Jacob Fatu at SNME. However, Fatu had to undergo a dental procedure, and the match was postponed."There was supposed to be a match between him and Jacob Fatu, but Jacob Fatu, I think, needs some type of serious dental work or something, so he's going to be out for a while. So he's on the shelf, so Drew's back in the spot," Russo said.Wrestle Features @WrestleFeaturesLINKBodySlam has learned that Jacob Fatu is dealing with a non-wrestling-related injury that’s expected to keep him out of action for a very extended period, possibly “well into 2026”. (Bodyslam+ via Patreon)It will be fascinating to see if Rhodes can defeat McIntyre at Saturday Night's Main Event to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Drew McIntyre shuts down Naomi with brutal response to recent insults
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Drew McIntyre shuts down Naomi with brutal response to recent insults

Drew McIntyre shut down Naomi with a brutal insult ahead of tonight's edition of WWE RAW. The Glow had to relinquish the Women's World Championship earlier this year due to her pregnancy with Jimmy Uso.Earlier today, Naomi mocked McIntyre and suggested that he resembled Lurch from The Addams Family. The Scottish Warrior responded to Naomi's insult with a brutal one of his own. He boasted about his victory over Jimmy Uso in a No DQ match this past Friday night on SmackDown and told the veteran to "shake off the pregnancy brain." You can check out his response in the post below."I had the father of your unborn child like this and the best you can do is call me Lurch? I expect better from you. Shake off the pregnancy brain, take a moment, and try again," he wrote.Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre in the main event of Wrestlepalooza last month to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. McIntyre will get another shot to become champion when he battles The American Nightmare this weekend at Saturday Night's Main Event.Naomi responds to Drew McIntyre ahead of WWE RAWNaomi fired back at Drew McIntyre ahead of tonight's episode of WWE RAW in Anaheim, California.The former Women's World Champion responded to Drew McIntyre taunting her ahead of tonight's show and shared an image of Roman Reigns getting the better of him. She noted that Reigns had McIntyre in the same position as Jimmy Uso on SmackDown and hilariously suggested that The Chosen One was suffering from dementia."Lets shake off that dementia cuz they had you like that first hahahahhahahaha," she wrote.Trinity @TheTrinity_FatuLINKLets shake off that dementia cuz they had you like that first hahahahhahahahaNaomi and Jimmy Uso got married in 2014. Jimmy Uso competed in the Battle Royal last week on WWE RAW but was betrayed by Jey Uso during the match. Main Event Jey eliminated his brother and then Dominik Mysterio to become the number one contender for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.Jey Uso and CM Punk will be squaring off for the title at Saturday Night's Main Event this weekend. Seth Rollins recently had to relinquish the title due to injury and was written off television after The Vision betrayed him.

IYO SKY sends heartfelt message following major win outside of WWE
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IYO SKY sends heartfelt message following major win outside of WWE

IYO SKY sent a heartfelt message today on social media ahead of this week's episode of WWE RAW. The former champion teamed up with Rhea Ripley to defeat The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) at Crown Jewel 2025.The Genius of the SKY battled Mayu Iwatani today in a match at Marigold Grand Destiny. SKY emerged victorious and took to social media to send a heartfelt message following the match. She also shared several photos from the bout, and you can check them out in the Instagram post below."It's nostalgic, it's warm, it hurts, it's painful, it's comforting. It was a heartbreaking game to end. I'm so glad I'm playing pro wrestling. Marigold Bilateral Tournament. Past ・present ・future.. All of it was shining🏵️ Thank you very much!! See you soon! ✨✨," she wrote. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostStephanie Vaquer defeated SKY at Wrestlepalooza last month to capture the vacant Women's World Championship. Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank contract at WWE Evolution 2025 and pinned SKY to become champion. However, The Glow had to relinquish her title after it was revealed that she was pregnant.Former WWE writer criticizes IYO SKYVince Russo recently shared that he was not a fan of IYO SKY's ability as an actor on WWE television.Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's Legion of RAW show, Russo criticized a segment featuring Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. He noted that it was difficult to understand them due to their accents and suggested that the segment was not realistic."This is your opener for RAW. Two women with very, very heavy accents that you cannot understand either one of them. They are both horrible, horrible, horrible over-the-top actors. And this is what you're opening the show. When I say terrible actor, what I'm saying is it's the scene is not real and the scene is not believable. Because if this were real life and this were really going on, people would not talk this way to each other. That's my point," Russo said.Iann 🇵🇷 @IyosMoonsaultLINKIYO SKY BEAT MAYU IWATANI IN AMAZING MATCH #pw_mgIt will be interesting to see what WWE has planned for IYO SKY in the weeks ahead on RAW.