WWE announced that it will be holding a premium live event from Paris, France later in the year, with Clash in Paris taking place on Sunday, August 31.
La Défense Arena, which takes up to 40,000 fans for concerts and is Europe’s largest indoor arena, will be hosting the show.
Last year WWE held Backlash from Lyon in May and that ended up being one of the wildest shows ever thanks to the over-enthusiastic crowd which did not stop chanting and singing for three hours.
New entrants in the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches were announced last night on Monday Night Raw on Netflix.
Four men declared for the Rumble including former United States champion Logan Paul, Intercontinental champion Bron Breakker, Chad Gable, and newcomer Penta. Carmelo Hayes, who attacked Cody Rhodes after Raw, also declared his intention to be in the Rumble off the air. This brings the total number of entrants to 14.
Meanwhile, three women threw in their names as well for the match. Former WWE Women’s champion Iyo Sky, Ivy Nile, and current WWE Women’s Intercontinental champion Lyra Valkyria are now part of the nine women who have been confirmed.
WWE announced that the February 25 episode of NXT will take place from The Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This is the same location where AEW held Dynamite and Collision just two weeks ago.
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 31 at 10AM ET with an exclusive pre-sale starting tomorrow at 10AM ET on Ticketmaster.com.
WWE has been taking NXT on the road around once a month since moving to The CW, with tonight’s episode also moving away from the WWE Performance Center, taking place at Center Stage in Atlanta.
Today, 2K announced WWE® 2K25, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, will be coming in March for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Among the most decorated WWE Superstars of all-time, “The Original Tribal Chief,” Roman Reigns strikes a heroic pose on the Standard Edition cover as his “Wiseman,” Paul Heyman looks on. Celebrating the 35th anniversary of one of the most feared and iconic Superstars in WWE history, The Undertaker, cuts an imposing profile on the Deadman Edition cover, while The Bloodline Edition cover features members of both Roman Reigns’ and Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline factions, including Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman, Sami Zayn, Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa, interwoven into the roots and branches of the iconic Bloodline family tree.
New updates and gameplay advancements include 2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty, the first retelling of the Bloodline saga and an interactive celebration of the legacy of the extended Anoa’i wrestling family, new match types and stipulations, such as the Underground Match, Bloodline Rules Match and Intergender matchups, the return of Chain Wrestling, a new MyRISE experience, and much more. The largest-ever WWE 2K roster of more than 300 Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers includes John Cena, Rhea Ripley, The Rock, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, CM Punk, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Jade Cargill, Diamond Dallas Page, Booker T, Ultimate Warrior, Trish Stratus, and many more. Third-person camera support in online matches and the ability for each player to control their own camera have been added, as well as new brawl environments such as the WWE Archives and NXT Parking Lot. WWE 2K25 Deadman Edition and The Bloodline Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Friday, March 7, 2025, seven days prior to the Standard Edition, which will be available Friday, March 14, 2025.
“I am personally and professionally excited that the Original and Only Tribal Chief and the extended Anoa’i family are the focus of WWE 2K25,” said Roman Reigns. “We’ve been building toward this moment for generations and I challenge players everywhere to show me and my Wiseman, Paul Heyman, what they’ve got, and prove they’re worthy of the attention of their Tribal Chief.”
WWE 2K25 also features an ambitious addition to the franchise for players on PS5® and Xbox Series X|S – The Island – an interactive, online WWE-themed world that provides an immersive experience allowing players the option of focusing on a single-player experience, with the ultimate goal of earning a position in The Bloodline, or interacting and competing with other players they encounter.
“WWE 2K25 expands on our winning formula in nearly every aspect of the player experience,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “Our new approach to 2K Showcase and MyRISE storylines really tap into the creativity of the development team, and we’re excited to see our community enjoy these updated features.”
WWE 2K25 features several updates and improvements to existing features throughout the game:
2K Showcase: The Bloodline’s Dynasty: The all-new 2K Showcase, hosted by “The Wiseman” Paul Heyman, celebrates one of the most iconic wrestling family dynasties – The Bloodline and the extended Anoa’i family. Featuring Roman Reigns, The Rock, Yokozuna, Jacob Fatu, and more, players can relive historic showdowns or flip the script and change the outcome of select match-ups. Dream matches between members of The Bloodline and WWE Superstars and Legends offer a “what if?’ fantasy element to settle fan debates and start fresh feuds, in addition to some surprises in store;
The Island: An interactive world made up of a series of areas built around different WWE themes, The Island offers players the opportunity to explore and challenge other players, while vying to earn a WWE contract by impressing “The Original Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. By completing quests, taking on challenges, competing in live events, earning unlockables, and upgrading and customizing MySUPERSTARS through multiple storyline chapters, The Island allows players to step outside the ropes and “Rule Beyond the Ring.” Available only on PS5® and Xbox Series X|S;
A Roster for the Ages: WWE 2K25 brings an unparalleled lineup of current Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and NXT, plus Legends and WWE Hall of Famers. The stacked roster of over 300 playable characters, spanning multiple generations, features Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio, Bret “Hitman” Hart, Jacob Fatu, Rob Van Dam, Lita, LA Knight, Chyna, Batista, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch, and more;
New Match Types and Improvements on Gameplay: Intergender wrestling makes its long-awaited debut in the WWE 2K franchise! WWE or player-created Superstars from the men’s and women’s divisions can now compete against each other to set up limitless matchups across all game modes. Additional features include the return of Chain Wrestling, Bloodline Rules Match, Underground Match, and new barricade diving! More details on each new match type will be shared soon;
MyGM Online Multiplayer: Intrepid GMs can take their show on the road and challenge general managers worldwide in the enhanced MyGM for WWE 2K25, now with online multiplayer for up to four players. Players draft WWE Superstars and Legends to their weekly show’s roster and lead their brand through multiple-week seasons with a bigger selection of General Managers, cross-brand Premium Live Events, and more;
MyFACTION: The collectible, card-battle mode is back with updated features, new content, and more ways to play. Faction Wars now features new node types, and 50 new stages. World Tour replaces Proving Grounds, enabling players to travel to different locations in a non-linear approach, while additional match-type support for live events and online matches, and new community events offer enhanced replayability. New themed card packs and goals will continue to roll out regularly throughout the year with seasonal content refreshes*;
MyRISE: Players guide their MySUPERSTAR from the women’s or men’s division in a singular, multi-gender MyRISE storyline where Bayley, Kevin Owens, and other Superstars infiltrate NXT in an attempt to take control of the entire WWE. Featuring new personality choices that lead to specific storylines, as well as brawl environments, unlockable arenas, characters, useable objects, and more, plus new ally storylines involving Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Seth Rollins, and other WWE Superstars;
Universe: WWE 2K’s sandbox mode receives new upgrades to give players greater control over their Universe experience, including the long-awaited return of Promos! The new system includes multiple promo types and outcomes with new cutscenes and branching choices;
Creation Suite: The hallmark of the WWE 2K franchise, the best-in-class, most detailed and robust creation suite remains one of the driving forces behind players’ self-expression as they design their own custom Superstars, GMs, referees, arenas, entrances, move sets, championships, crowd signs, and more.
WWE 2K25 Editions
WWE 2K25 features three editions of the game: Standard Edition, Deadman Edition, and The Bloodline Edition:
The Standard Edition will offer Dual-Gen entitlement, available for $69.99 on both Gen 9 consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) and Gen 8 consoles (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PC;
Pre-Order Bonus Offers**: Players who pre-order the WWE 2K25 Standard Edition will receive the Wyatt Sicks Pack, a bonus pack of content including five playable Superstars – Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan – plus for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only, Uncle Howdy and Nikki Cross mask cosmetic items for The Island. Players who pre-order the Standard Edition (digital) will also receive the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base game (digital);***
The Deadman Edition will be available for $99.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The Deadman Edition includes the Standard Edition and Wyatt Sicks Pack, plus the Deadman Edition Bonus Pack which includes Mattel Elite “Greatest Hits” Undertaker**** and Original Undertaker (‘90) Persona Cards and playable Superstars, a useable Urn object, Undertaker ‘95 Mask cosmetic item for The Island on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only, and Brother Love Manager, plus a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC character packs and 15,000 VC. The Deadman Edition will be available from March 7, 2025 – seven days ahead of Standard Edition. Players who pre-order Deadman Edition will also receive the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base game (digital);
The Bloodline Edition will be available for $129.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. In addition to the Standard Edition and all bonus content included in the Deadman Edition, The Bloodline Edition includes the Ringside Pass (Season Pass plus Superstar Mega-Boost), The Rock Nation of Domination Pack, which features a Rock Nation of Domination Persona card and playable Superstar, and will only be available as part of The Bloodline Edition, plus The Bloodline Edition Bonus Pack, which features Mattel Elite Series 114 Jey Uso and Mattel Elite “Greatest Hits” Roman Reigns Persona cards and playable Superstars. For Xbox Series X|S and PS5® only, this pack includes a Family Above All Hoodie, OTC Shirt, Yeet tank Top and Yeet Sunglasses cosmetic items for The Island, while for Steam only, it includes an additional 32,500 VC. Also included is the WrestleMania 41 Pack which features the WrestleMania 41 Arena, two WrestleMania 41 Main Event Superstars Persona cards and playable Superstars, and a new Superstar Persona Card (TBA), which will all be available Summer 2025.***** The Bloodline Edition will be available from March 7, 2025 – seven days ahead of Standard Edition. Players who pre-order The Bloodline Edition will also receive the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base game (digital);
For more information on WWE 2K25, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K25 and #RuleBeyondTheRing.
* WWE 2K25 and internet access required to play MyFACTION content. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.
** Pre-order bonus offer available through March 13, 2025. The Wyatt Sicks Pack is included with Deadman and The Bloodline editions. For digital pre-orders, items will be automatically entitled in-game. For physical pre-orders, items will be redeemed in game via code provided in-box. Terms apply.
*** Pre-order offer available through March 13, 2025. Digital copy of WWE 2K24 Standard Edition will be automatically entitled to the platform account used to pre-order WWE 2K25 and available to download within 24 hours following pre-order. Offer is non-transferable and not available to platform accounts that already own WWE 2K24 on the same platform. Canceled pre-orders will result in removal of digital copy of WWE 2K24 from platform account. Terms apply.
**** Exact release date of the Mattel Elite “Greatest Hits” Undertaker to be announced post-launch and subject to change.
***** Exact release date of the WrestleMania 41 Pack content to be announced post-launch and subject to change. For digital orders, post-launch WrestleMania 41 Pack content and DLC will be automatically delivered on release for PC users, available for download in the PlayStation store/Library tile for PS4 and PS5 users, and available for download in Microsoft Store for Xbox users. DLC will also be available for purchase separately.
Zelina Vega is leaving the LWO and is moving to Friday Night Smackdown, becoming the latest star to move in the transfer window.
This will put her on the same brand as Andrade. The two worked together while in NXT and also on the main roster when they were called up in 2018.
The transfer window will be closing at the Royal Rumble. Only a few Superstars traded brands since it was announced in December, with Smackdown getting the bulk of them since it now has expanded to three hours.
Joining Vega on Smackdown are The Wyatt Sicks, Damian Priest, The Miz, and Braun Strowman, while Grayson Waller, Austin Theory, and Bayley went the opposite way.
Friday Night Smackdown on USA Network pulled in 1,455,000 viewers for the three-hour broadcast last week, up 52,000 viewers from the prior week. The show had a 0.44 rating in 18-49, up 0.02 from the last show and was #1 on cable and on all of television, beating every other show in the coveted demo. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
Fightful is reporting through the Select service that former TNA Knockouts champion Jordynne Grace has signed a multi-year deal with WWE.
Grace wrapped up her TNA duties at the Genesis pay-per-view with a final match – and loss – against Tessa Blanchard and was immediately offered the deal.
She was at the WWE Performance Center last week and is expected to make her debut as a WWE Superstar imminently.
Grace already has a Royal Rumble appearance under her belt as she was one of the surprise entrants last year and is expected to be part of this year’s Rumble as well. She also appeared multiple times on NXT as the TNA Knockouts champion.
Her signing with WWE was wildly expected and it was just a matter of when, not if.
Roman Reigns was unveiled as the cover Superstar for the WWE 2K25 video game which will be released on March 14.
A mega banner with the cover of the video game was dropped on Raw last night during an in-ring segment with Paul Heyman.
“This is HIS ring, This is HIS WWE, ACKNOWLEDGE your Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, The OTC, and Rule Beyond The Ring,” said that WWE games X account after the reveal.
A Bloodline Edition of the video game will also be released, with the cover featuring Roman Reigns front and center along with all members of The Bloodline: Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Paul Heyman, Sami Zayn, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Solo Sikoa, and Jacob Fatu.
JD McDonagh can thank his lucky stars for avoiding a catastrophic injury last night on Raw, although he still walked out with a pretty serious injury that will keep him out for months.
McDonagh, who teamed with Dom Mysterio to take on The War Raiders for the WWE World Tag Team titles on Raw, went for a springboard moonsault to the outside and his hand bounced off the announce table in a nasty, nasty spot.
The scary incident led to Michael Cole repeatedly asking for help to check on the Irish star. The referee and Mysterio slid out of the ring to check on him during the replay as Cole once again asked for someone to come out and help.
McDonagh then went on the apron and received an applause from the Atlanta crowd for his courage and was once again checked by Mysterio and the referee, with McAfee saying that the “thickness of his head” might have saved him. He continued to work the rest of the match but was visibly in pain.
After the match ended, McDonagh was taken to a nearby hospital to be checked.
“I’ve got a couple of broken ribs and a punctured lung, so I’m going to be out for a couple months,” he wrote on X after. “All things considered, it could have been a lot worse, so I’m grateful for that.”
WWE and A&E today announced the air dates for the new WWE programming line up which will begin next month.
Beginning Sunday, February 16 at 8PM ET, WWE LFG, an action-packed, competitive series, redefines what it takes to make it in WWE. Each week, sixteen WWE hopefuls push their limits to earn the ultimate prize: a coveted spot on NXT, WWE’s developmental series featuring the brightest rising stars in professional wrestling.
Immediately following at 9:30PM ET, WWE Rivals returns for an all-new season bringing WWE’s most legendary rivalries to life like never before.
Actor, comedian and WWE Superfan, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias leads a round table and unfiltered discussion with WWE icons including Cody Rhodes, Kevin Nash, Kevin Owens, John Bradshaw Layfield, and more.
Rounding out the night at 10:30PM ET, new series WWE’s Greatest Moments offers fans a chance to count down the most iconic events in WWE history.
Hosted by legendary play-by-play announcer Michael Cole, each half-hour episode will feature WWE Superstars and Legends—including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Owens, AJ Styles and more—sharing their personal memories from some of the most unforgettable moments in WWE history.
WrestleCon returns this weekend for the Royal Rumble in Indianapolis with the fan convention taking place at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.
Unlike WrestleCon at WrestleMania weekend, this event has free entrance and then it’s up to you to purchase any photo/autograph ops with the many wrestling legends who will be on hand.
WrestleCon will take place on Friday between 2PM and 6PM and then Saturday from 10AM to 3PM.
Guests this weekend at WrestleCon include the likes of Sting, Jon Moxley, Ric Flair, Kurt Angle, Matt Cardona, The Dudleys, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Billy Gunn, Indi Hartwell, Joe Hendry, The IInspiration, Maki Itoh, JBL, Mickie James, and many many others.
Former WWE champion Big E has been cast in the upcoming Disney+ series titled Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
Big E will be voicing one of the characters on the animated show in news revealed by Jeff Trammell, the show runner and head writer of the series, during an interview with Phase Hero on YouTube.
“Sitting on this news has been a task! Incredibly excited to voice a character in YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN,” Big E wrote on X.
It wasn’t announced which character he will be voicing but Trammell said that they have been recording him for a few years when he was still wearing a neck brace.
The series premieres Wednesday, January 29 exclusively on Disney Plus.
Scott Steiner took a shot back at Jesse “The Body” Ventura after Ventura took a swipe at Bron Breakker last week on Saturday Night’s Main Event at the expense of The Steiner Brothers.
During the introductions, Ventura joked that there is one problem with Breakker: he’s a Steiner.
“That means two and two equals five,” Ventura said, making fun of the Scott Steiner math problem.
“Jesse Ventura seems to forget that I attended a highly educated university,” Scott responded on X. “Next time I see him there’s a 141 2/3 chance that I will slap him like a bitch,” he continued, adding that Ventura’s Navy Seal training won’t be able to help him.
The Steiner math came after Scott was going to wrestle in a triple threat match for the TNA World title years ago in a match involving also Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe. The WWE Hall of Famer then went on rambling about percentages, finally coming to the conclusion that he had a 141 2/3rd chance of winning the match!
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2K today unveiled a special edition of the upcoming WWE 2K25 video game featuring WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker.
“The Deadman Rises… Again,” said the official X account of the video game unveiling the Deadman Edition. “No one escapes the darkness when The Undertaker arrives. Rest in peace… or don’t.”
No additional details about the special edition with The Undertaker have been announced.
More details about WWE 2K25 are expected this week. Roman Reigns is rumored to be the cover Superstar this year.
IMG today announced that MLS Productions, the media and broadcast production arm of the Major League Soccer, will advance its capabilities, create efficiencies, broaden content offerings, and centralize its broadcast content and graphics all out of WWE’s brand-new headquarters in downtown Stamford, Connecticut.
The Studios at WWE features best-in-class production offerings and new cutting-edge technology to further elevate the production of MLS Season Pass. It will serve as the dynamic hub for popular MLS live studio programming and content in English and Spanish. The new location for MLS Season Pass will enable MLS Productions to add programming in the new season.
IMG, a global sports industry leader, will continue to produce live match and studio productions and programming for more than 600 annual games on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
“We have long admired the tremendous MLS-IMG partnership – and the fantastic product and results it has generated over the years,” said Lee Fitting, EVP, Media & Production, WWE. “We believe that WWE’s new state-of-the-art facilities will help take their collective capabilities to even greater heights.”
The Studios at WWE is a 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art production facility equipped with five studios with the latest technologies, wide-ranging production amenities, and highlighted by an awe-inspiring virtual production stage. The WWE facility is part of TKO Group Holdings, which recently reached an agreement to acquire IMG from Endeavor, in a transaction expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.
Former WWE Women’s World champion Liv Morgan will be doing a meet and greet for Cricket Wireless on Friday, January 31 in Indianapolis during the Royal Rumble weekend.
Morgan will be at the Cricket Wireless store at 5967 E 82nd Street starting from 11AM and will be on location for around two hours. The store is around 12 miles away from downtown Indianapolis.
The meet and greet is free and an on-site registration is required. Wrist bands will be handed out on first-come, first-served basis and entry is not guaranteed.
Several WWE Hall of Famers were brought in for last night’s Saturday Night’s Main Event in San Antonio, Texas.
Among those in attendance were “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, former WWE Women’s champion Alundra Blayze, former World Heavyweight champion Mark Henry, Dory Funk Jr, the winner of the first-ever Royal Rumble “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, and former WWE Tag Team champions Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard of The Brain Busters.
Jesse “The Body” Ventura was also on hand introducing the show with Joe Tessitore and provided commentary during the Intercontinental title match.
Ever since the regime change at WWE, the company has been taking care of the Superstars who paved the way better and with more respect, with WWE Legends saying the comparison is night and day from their time under Vince McMahon, now everyone looking forward to be part of the show.
“Timeless” Toni Storm returned on Collision last night and vowed to rip Mariah May’s tits off at Grand Slam: Australia.
In their first face-to-face since All In, the “rookie” Storm said that she was May’s biggest fan and the two embraced before May beat the hell out of Storm with the AEW Women’s title. Referees and AEW officials entered the ring to break the assault and eventually May walked up the ramp.
A beat-down Storm then grabbed the microphone…and brought her “Timeless” gimmick back.
Storm asked May what makes her think she forgot as May looked stunned.
“What makes you think our dance is done? Each scar, every drop of blood, I will feel forever,” Storm said, referring to the time when May turned on her and beat her up with the shoe.
Storm then removed her shirt and pants, reverting to her Timeless gear. “They say the hardest role you will ever play is yourself…but what you just witnessed is the performance of a lifetime.”
But Storm wasn’t over.
“Mariah May, you may be the woman from hell, but you came from my womb and I will shove you back up there and spit you out,” she continued. “I am Timeless, Timeless, Timeless Toni Storm, and I’m gonna rip your tits off!”
The last time Storm donned the Timeless character was at All In when she lost the AEW Women’s title to May. She returned at Winter Is Coming in December using her original gimmick and was dubbed as the new rookie who forgot everything which happened over the past year.