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The article humorously compiles various amusing social media moments involving wrestlers, including Grayson Waller's Disney mishap, The Great Khali's brick-chopping workout, and funny incidents like Hikaru Shida's mask mishap, highlighting the playful side of professional wrestling culture.
The article ranks the top 10 wrestlers who transitioned into acting, highlighting stars like Dwayne Johnson, John Cena, and Hulk Hogan, and discussing their careers and versatility in Hollywood.
The 2024 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships are underway at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, with live updates and match summaries available. The second round features intense bouts, including PSU's Braeden Davis securing a 2-1 win over Cornell's Brett Ungar, ASU's Richie Figueroa winning by a major decision, and Iowa's Drake Ayala achieving a tech fall victory. The action continues with notable matchups and standout performances as wrestlers compete for a spot in the quarterfinals.
WWE brought back the Royal Rumble tumbler on SmackDown, where wrestlers including Bobby Lashley and Bianca Belair chose their numbers for the upcoming matches. The surprise element was maintained as some participants were not previously announced, leaving room for unexpected entries in the event.
Several wrestlers are in Tampa for the WWE Royal Rumble, including some not announced for the event, with a deliberate lack of announced entrants. There's a press conference scheduled after the show, and uncertainty surrounds Triple H's involvement. Brock Lesnar's status for the event is uncertain due to the Vince McMahon lawsuit, and Cody Rhodes filmed a cameo for the Tonight Show.
A wrestling fan expresses frustration with WWE's practice of announcing participants for the Royal Rumble match in advance, arguing that it diminishes the element of surprise. While acknowledging the need for certain wrestlers to declare for storyline reasons, the fan suggests that the excitement of not knowing who will enter the match is a key part of the event's appeal.
The upcoming Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational wrestling tournament is set to feature several exciting storylines, including the highly competitive 157-pound weight class, where top contenders like Peyton Robb, Jacori Teemer, and Bryce Andonian will battle it out. The tournament will also determine if Ohio State and Nebraska can maintain their streaks as top teams, while Iowa State looks to bounce back from a recent loss. Additionally, the tournament will showcase the impact of coaching changes, the return of Trent Hidlay in folkstyle wrestling, and the performance of Michigan's transfers. Furthermore, several wrestlers with international freestyle experience, including World medalists, will be competing in the event.
Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming docuseries "Wrestlers," which focuses on the struggles of Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville, Kentucky. The series follows acclaimed wrestler Al Snow and his efforts to save the gym, which is facing financial difficulties. The show, created by Greg Whiteley and executive produced by Ryan O'Dowd, premieres on September 13.
AEW's Fight Forever video game features custom entrances for created wrestlers, including presets of various top WWE stars such as AJ Styles, Finn Balor Demon, Goldberg, Roman Reigns, Rey Mysterio, and Shinsuke Nakamura. The game also includes the first look at the Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch.
Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have claimed that their lives are at stake and if their jobs are seen as an obstacle in the way of justice against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, they are willing to leave their jobs. The wrestlers had been protesting since the beginning of this year to press for the removal and arrest of the WFI chief over allegations of sexual harassment. Reports claiming that the protesting grapplers had withdrawn from the stir and rejoined their respective government jobs are just "rumours".
Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have stated that they will not let their jobs come in the way of their fight for justice against wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers. The wrestlers have resumed their duties in the railways and denied reports of withdrawing from the protest. They had also met Home Minister Amit Shah to request an impartial probe against Singh and have demanded his arrest.
Dozens of Indian farmers have joined wrestlers in protesting against the sport’s federation chief over allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation. The wrestlers, including Olympic medallists and Commonwealth champions, have been demanding an investigation and arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, who is also a parliamentarian from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The farmers were led by one of the groups behind the protests that had opposed three farm laws passed by parliament in 2020. Delhi police last month registered two complaints against Singh, who has denied the allegations.
WWE announced the 12 wrestlers who will compete in the upcoming tournament to crown the next World Heavyweight champion. The winners of two triple threat matches will meet later in the night for a spot in the finals, which will take place at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia. The list includes Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, Damian Priest, The Miz, Shinsuke Nakamura, Cody Rhodes, Austin Theory, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, Rey Mysterio, Edge, and Sheamus.
Wrestlers protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the sidelined WFI chief, have vowed to continue their sit-in at Jantar Mantar to press for their demands of Singh’s arrest. The Supreme Court decided to close proceedings on the plea of sexual harassment allegations against Singh, citing that FIRs had been registered by the Delhi police against him. The wrestlers have offered to return their medals won at national and international levels, along with various government honours, to protest the Delhi Police's alleged atrocity against them. They have also appealed to politicians to stop hijacking their movement.
WWE held night two of its latest Draft on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw with both Raw and SmackDown picking from the second pool of eligible wrestlers. The draft included wrestlers like Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, Charlotte Flair, The Usos, Asuka, and Karrion Kross. There is still a group of wrestlers left to be drafted, many of which will likely be chosen on “Raw Talk” later this evening.