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Jey Uso won a Battle Royal on Raw by eliminating his twin brother Jimmy Uso, earning a shot at CM Punk for the vacant world heavyweight title at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1.
Lewis Crocker won the IBF welterweight world title by defeating Paddy Donovan via split decision in Belfast, with two knockdowns securing his victory in a strategic rematch that followed a controversial first fight.
Rikishi criticizes WWE writers for mishandling his son Jey Uso's brief 51-day world title reign, calling for their firing and questioning the booking decisions, which he believes did not do justice to his son's efforts and potential.
Jey Uso lost the World Heavyweight Title to Gunther on Raw, apologized to fans and his son, and expressed his intention to pursue another title run despite the setback, marking a significant moment in his WWE career.
Mathieu van der Poel won his sixth cyclocross world title in Tabor but hinted that it could be his last, as his focus increasingly shifts to road racing. Despite being one title away from the record, he feels there's not much left for him to gain in cyclocross. The decision to skip future cyclocross seasons would impact his team and reduce interest in the discipline, but he emphasized that it's not a decision he can make alone. Van der Poel's future in cyclocross remains uncertain as he prepares for the 2024 road racing season.
Cody Rhodes, the second-generation pro wrestler and founder of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), is on a mission to capture the WWE World Title that his late father, Dusty Rhodes, never won. After leaving WWE in 2015, Rhodes embarked on a six-year journey to rediscover himself and his love for pro wrestling. He returned to WWE in 2022 and came close to defeating Roman Reigns for the world title at WrestleMania 39. Rhodes' story is the subject of a new documentary, and he is currently preparing for a grudge match with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Despite the challenges, Rhodes remains confident in his abilities and believes in his superpower of self-belief.
Nate Diaz plans to return to the UFC after his boxing debut against Jake Paul on August 5. Diaz hopes to fight for a world title in the UFC or against boxing belt holders. Despite potential suitors, Diaz is solely interested in the UFC as it has the best fighters in the world. Diaz has respect for his former promotion and negotiations with the UFC have had varying success.