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Bella Twins Announce Exit From WWE, Exploring New Ventures

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Nikki and Brie Garcia are stepping into new roles. The twins are at a stage in life where they are recreating themselves. The WWE twin duo has been a part of the wrestling world since 2007. The Bella twins are now focusing on new ventures including being mothers, entrepreneurs, hosts, and executive producers. “Today we are officially from here on out, the Garcia Twins, Brie, and Nikki Garcia,” Nikki said. Their new show on SiriusXM will also be called “The Nikki and Brie show, according to People.

The twins did admit that changing their lives and stepping into new roles wouldn’t be the easiest thing. “We’re going to be 40 in November,” Nikki says, adding that they’re both now enjoying life as mothers, entrepreneurs, hosts, and executive producers. The twins have ambitions of embracing different aspects of life.

BELLA TWINS TURN CONTRACT DOWN

WWE wrestlers Brie Bella and Nikki Bella walk onstage prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 12, 2022 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

When it was time for them to renew their contract with the WWE, Nikki explains that they “just knew it was time to head into this next chapter.” Brie added she’s “so excited to close the chapter on Brie Bella” and open up a new book in her life. “Let’s see what Brie Garcia is going to do next,” she says. While exploring new ventures, their success in the WWE will not be forgotten, with Brie winning the WWE Divas Championship in 2011. Nikki took the title that same year and again in 2014. After her second win, Nikki became the longest-reigning champion in WWE Divas history. The twins were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020.

In 2014, Brie married pro wrestler Daniel Bryan. The couple later welcomed two kids, daughter Birdie, 5, and son Buddy, 2. Nikki started dating Artem Chigvintsev in 2019. The couple met on Dancing With The Stars, and now have a 2-year-old son named Matteo. Brie and Nikki’s sons were born less than 24 hours apart, and the sisters have said that their little ones act like twins too at times.” The twins think their kids like to mess with them and are communicating to get the job done.

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John Cena Curates “WWE 2K23” Soundtrack Featuring Doja Cat, Post Malone, & More

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John Cena has been announced as the executive producer of WWE 2K23. In the role, he has curated a soundtrack for the game featuring a ton of noteworthy artists. Among them is Post Malone, who provides his collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and Travis Scott, “Take What You Want.” Doja Cat’s song “Vegas,” from the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic, Elvis, is also featured here. Other artists include Joyner Lucas & Lil Baby, Metallica, Idles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.

The new game will feature a special Showcase game mode which will allow players to relive the career of the 16-time world champion, John Cena. “The champ is here!” 2K Sports explained in a statement. “Play through an interactive sports documentary, narrated by John Cena himself, covering the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied 20-year WWE career. And in a franchise-first, take on the role of each marquee opponent – some of WWE’s greatest of all time – as you aim to take down Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.”

“WWE 2K23’s” Soundtrack

“The Doctor of Thuganomics John Cena put his personal touch on the WWE 2K23 soundtrack as an executive producer,” the company said in an announcement on Twitter. “Listen now.” WWE 2K23 will be available on PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC. There will be multiple editions that affect the release date. Those who preorder the Icon and Deluxe Editions can start playing on March 14. The Standard and Cross-Gen Editions will be available on March 17. If users do preorder, they’ll receive access to Bad Bunny as a playable wrestler. The game will also be the first of its kind to feature WarGames matches. Check out the soundtrack to WWE 2K23 as curated by John Cena below.

Metallica – ‘Sad But True’
Bizarrap & Quezedo – ‘Brzp Music Sessions Vol. 52’
Doja Cat – ‘Vegas’
Luciano – ‘SUVs’
Red Hot Chili Peppers – ‘Can’t Stop’
Joyner Lucas & Lil Baby – ‘Ramen & OJ’
Hardy – ‘Jack’
Bullet For My Valentine – ‘No More Tears’
Del V ft Omar Courtz – ‘Dame Lu’
Letdown. – ‘Shipwreck’
Idles – ‘Grounds’
Post Malone ft Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott – ‘Take What You Want’

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Hulk Hogan Reportedly Can’t Feel His Legs

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Hulk Hogan is someone who has been through a lot in his wrestling career. The WWE legend has endured a ton of punishment as a result of his profession. Overall, wrestling is grueling and many participants have had difficulties with their health. As it turns out, Hogan is no exception.

He has had back surgery numerous times over the past decade or so. However, none of these back issues have completely fixed his problems. Subsequently, this has led to even more surgeries and years of discomfort.

Wrestler Hulk Hogan arrives at the premiere of HBO’s “Andre The Giant” at the Cinerama Dome on March 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Hulk Hogan Gets Another Procedure

Recently, former WWE star Kurt Angle offered an update on Hulk Hogan. During the Kurt Angle Show, Angle revealed that this latest surgery made it so that Hogan cannot feel his legs. While he can still walk with a cane, he currently has no sensation in his lower extremities.

“Hogan had his back surgery again.” Angle began. “He had the nerves cut from his lower body. He can’t feel his lower body. So let’s use his cane to walk around. I thought he was using the cane because he had pain in his back. He doesn’t have any pain. He has nothing at all. He can’t feel anything.

“So now he can’t feel his legs. So he has to walk with a cane which is, you know, that’s pretty serious, man.”

Hulk Hogan attends Celebrity Sports Agent, Darren Prince Host Invite-Only, Private Event For His New Best Selling Book ‘Aiming High’ at Komodo on October 8, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Darren Prince Book Release Party)

At 69 years old, Hogan could be in for more surgeries as back issues are no joke. Based on Angle’s comments, you can tell that Hogan has the support of his peers, who just want him to be comfortable from here on out.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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WWE Trends After Saudi Arabia Rumors Go Viral

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Over the last year or so, the WWE has been through plenty of turmoil. Of course, much of this started with the ousting of Vince McMahon. The former WWE CEO had been accused of sexual misconduct by numerous former staffers. Subsequently, McMahon decided to retire from the organization and its board of directors.

However, it was recently revealed that McMahon would return to the board. This is all because the WWE has some TV negotiations on the horizon and they felt that his expertise was necessary. Interestingly enough, his return has led to a whole bunch of new developments.

Vince McMahon attends the New York Moves Magazine’s 10th Anniversary Power Women Gala at the Grand Hyatt New York on November 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)

WWE For Sale?

According to numerous reports last night, it was revealed that McMahon’s daughter Stephanie was leaving her post as co-CEO. Immediately after this news broke, rumors surfaced that the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund was going to buy the WWE. Wrestling fans were not happy, and it led to an all-out panic on social media.

Subsequently, cooler heads prevailed as the original reports were walked back. According to Ariel Helwani, a deal between the two sides has yet to be made. While the WWE is exploring the deal, people should hold on before jumping to any conclusions.

There are some fans out there who believe this sale would ultimately kill the WWE. After all, AEW has been ascending as of late, and there are some wrestling fanatics who have switched allegiances. Overall, this is not good for McMahon’s company which has largely been seen as one of the biggest success stories in the United States.

If the WWE is sold to Saudi Arabia, then McMahon is most certainly in for a massive payday. Whether or not he would become the CEO again, remains to be seen. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.

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Mandy Rose Reveals Her Insane FanTime Earnings Following WWE Firing

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Mandy Rose was fired by the WWE last week in a move that angered a whole lot of fans. The former NXT champion was dropped by the company because of her content on the OnlyFans competitor, FanTime. Rose had been posting some racy photos of herself, and the company didn’t like that.

The WWE claims they were trying to protect its brand and its image. For instance, a few years ago, Vince McMahon urged wrestlers to stop using third-party platforms. Overall, it was a controversial request that has ultimately led to the firing of a star in the NXT division.

Mandy Rose attends Meet WWE Superstars during 2018 New York Comic Con at The Queer Lounge at Javits Center on October 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

Mandy Rose Persists

Since her firing, Mandy Rose has continued to make content on FanTime. She understands that there are plenty of fans out there who still want to see her content, and she is taking advantage. Consequently, Rose has been able to make a lot of money despite her lack of employment.

According to TMZ, Rose’s agent Malki Kawa has unveiled that Rose is making a whopping $500,000 right now. It is expected that by the new year she could reach the $1 million mark. Additionally, it has been made clear that she is making more on FanTime then she would have with the WWE.

Mandy Rose, Sonya DeVille, Cathy Kelley and Paige attend Meet WWE Superstars during 2018 New York Comic Con at The Queer Lounge at Javits Center on October 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

When Rose was first let go, fans noted that the WWE has always exploited the sexuality of its women competitors. Furthermore, some were of the belief that the WWE was simply upset because they couldn’t get a cut of what Rose was doing.

Overall, the fans seem to be on Rose’s side throughout all of this, and she is currently winning. Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates on this developing story.

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SOURCE SPORTS: WWE’s Big E Breaks Neck During Latest ‘Friday Night Smackdown’ Broadcast

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WWE superstar Big E suffered a broken neck live on air during the latest episode of Friday Night Smackdown. Big E was teaming with Kofi Kingston against Sheamus and Ridge Holland when he took an overhead belly-to-belly suplex from Holland, landing on his head.

After the match, fans expressed their concern for the former WWE champion on social media, with the wrestler then posting a video where he gave an update on his condition and confirmed he had suffered a broken neck.

“can move all of my digits,” he said while wiggling his fingers at the camera. “you see that that’s nice, that’s always a good thing. Strength feels fine.

“But unfortunately, right now, they tell me my neck is broken. So there’s that. But, once again, thank you, everybody, I’m going to be all right. I’l lbe good, don’t worry, go to sleep, don’t worry about old me. But, for real, thank you. And I appreciate all of you, for real.”

Big E has subsequently posted another update revealing that his C-1 and C-6 discs are fractured. Still, there is no damage to his spinal cord or ligaments, meaning no surgery is necessary, and he remains upbeat.

“As bad as a broken neck sounds, they don’t always require surgery,” says Sutterer. “Depending on where the fracture is… sometimes they can simply be treated by wearing a hard cervical collar, which we saw Big E already wearing.”

No timetable as to if or when Big E will return to the ring. WWWE’sbiggest show of the year, WrestleMania, is three weeks away. Big E’s involvement in that show seems to be unlikely.

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Soulja Boy Called WWE ‘Fake’ And Now Wrestlers Really Want To Beat Him Up

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Every now and again, Soulja Boy makes headlines for one reason or another, although in recent years, those reasons haven’t been related to music. He’s sold controversial video game consoles, had a thriving soap business during the pandemic, and now he’s making wrestlers, a famously muscular and confrontational group of people, mad at him.

Towards the end of February, Soulja tweeted, “Rap game faker than WWE,” which served as a rallying cry for wrestlers to express their discontent. Raw wrestler T-Bar fired back, “Does the rap game take years off your life and leave you with countless injuries and debilitating pain? Oh well maybe just stick to super soaking hoes or whatever it is you did 15 years ago.”

That prompted Randy Orton to chime in, “Fake? Dare this prick to step up. He dont like movies? Consider us actors that do stunts, without pads 200 days a year and don’t b*tch when we get surgically repaired and come right back. Consider us 100 times tougher then anyone you’ve come across. Aint nuthin but a bitch ass…” He then added, “Ps [Bad Bunny] would beat the f*ck outta you. Why? How? Because he’s seen our world. Respects it and knows what it takes and finds himself lucky to be a part of it. You wanna talk fake? Pawn that cheap ass chain and come work for it you one hit wonder ass mutha f*cka.”

Soulja didn’t back down, responding, “Do u know who the f*ck I am. I’ll bring the REAL to wrestling don’t play with me. Randy Ortonnnnnnnn??????????” Orton responded, “‘Crank that’ came out in ’07 you had a hell of a year. Serious $. Hats off to ya my dude. Here’s the thing tho… I like rap. I bump that sh*t all day whether it’s tunechi, meek, JZ…but you call what I do to survive, fake? F*ck that. Come to my world and say that. Dare ya.”

Soulja then fired back, “If you mad because I spit facts just say that. What you do is FAKE and I stand on that. What I do is REAL. Come to your world? Lol welcome to Soulja World.” Orton responded, “U spittin facts? Seems like all you spittin is the same mess you rap about. Nut. Clear your throat my dawg, and be there. Enough talk. Back it up.” Soulja then said, “Cap wrestler [laughing emoji] If u really want big draco to pull up say less.”

While WWE may not be a competitive sport, there’s no denying that its wrestlers are uncommonly strong, athletic people. So, to state the obvious, if Orton and Soulja ever did get in the ring, it wouldn’t be the biggest surprise to see the 20-plus-year wrestling veteran make light work of the “Crank That” rapper.

Check out the tweets below.