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SOURCE SPORTS: WWE Releases the Cards for Night 1 and Night 2 of WRESTLEMANIA 39

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WWE is getting ready to take over your timeline. This weekend is WRESTLEMANIA! Coming live from Hollywood, California, but really Inglewood because it's at SoFi Stadium, Mania will happen on both April 1 and April 2.

WWE is getting ready to take over your timeline. This weekend is WRESTLEMANIA! Coming live from Hollywood, California, but really Inglewood because it’s at SoFi Stadium, Mania will happen on both April 1 and April 2.

Taking over ESPN on Friday morning, WWE’s Nick Khan sat with Steven A. Smith, and then the First Take crew revealed the matches for both Night 1 and Night 2.

Opening Wrestlemania on night 1 is “The Face That Runs the Place,” as John Cena will show United States Champion Austin Theory, what many believe, is a harsh reality that he doesn’t matter to fans. Additional Night 1 matchups bring in Charlotte Flair v Ronda Rousey for the SmackDown Women’s Championship, and a MUST SEE matchup as the Bloodline’s The Usos take one of the hottest men in sports entertainment, Sami Zayn and his best friend Kevin Owens for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship. The full night 1 card is available below.

  • United States Championship: Austin Theory (c) vs. John Cena
  • SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
  • WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship: The Usos (c) vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
  • Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul
  • Trish Stratus & Lita & Becky Lynch vs. Damage CTRL
  • Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio
  • Fatal 4-Way: Braun Strowman & Ricochet vs. Street Profits vs. Viking Raiders vs. Alpha Academy

Night 2 has guaranteed bangers in BRRRROOOCCCK Lesnar vs. the Nigerian Giant Omos, Edge vs Finn Balor in a Hell in a Cell match, and an Intercontinental Triple Threat Championship match between GUNTHER, Drew McIntyre, and Sheamus. But the one, the main one, the main event, the talk of the entire weekend will be The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns taking on The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes in the main event of Wrestlemania. You can see the night 2 card below.

  • WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
  • Raw Women’s Championship: Bianca Belair (c) vs. Asuka
  • Intercontinental Championship: GUNTHER (c) vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus
  • Hell in a Cell: Edge vs. Finn Balor
  • Fatal 4-Way: Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan vs. Shotzi & Natalya vs. Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler vs. Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green
  • Brock Lesnar vs. Omos

Will Cody Rhodes finish the story?

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Logan Paul Draws Rare Praise After Knocking Out Seth Rollins

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If you have been paying attention to the WWE as of late, you know that Logan Paul has been playing an increased role in the company. Although Logan is a controversial figure, you have to admit he is great at what he does. His athleticism is off the charts, and it has led to some incredible moments in the ring. Overall, he is a valued member of the WWE, and fans are going to have to deal with him for years to come. Even though the wrestling purists hate him, there is no doubt that he is bringing more attention to wrestling, especially from the younger generation.

Last night, Paul found himself on the latest episode of Monday Night Raw. It was here where he got to cut a promo for his fight with Seth Rollins which is coming up at WrestleMania. As you can see in the clip below, the entire promo is backed by an episode of ImPaulsive. However, Seth Rollins attempts to interrupt the podcast in order to make everything more entertaining. This subsequently leads to an epic fight sequence where Rollins gets knocked out pretty hard.

Logan Paul Destroys Rollins

Rollins is one of the biggest stars in the WWE, so it was cool to see Logan get a leg up on him. If you remember, Paul actually knocked out Rollins earlier this week, which just makes this funnier. However, they are very clearly trying to set up Paul as the heel here. This means that going into WrestleMania, he will be the hated individual in the ring. Furthermore, it is likely that Rollins will come back and win. At the end of the day, it would be a stretch to think that the WWE would allow Paul to defeat Rollins on such a big stage as WrestleMania.

Either way, the fans seem to be extremely hyped by what Logan Paul is doing. More and more wrestling fans are beginning to understand his appeal. They know that he can do big things for the sport, and overall, this is just a good look for everyone involved. Hopefully, the match at WrestleMania lives up to the hype.

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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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Bad Bunny Will Make His WWE Return At Backlash In Puerto Rico

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WWE has announced that Bad Bunny will make his return to the squared circle for the first time since taking an F-5 from Brock Lesnar at the 2022 Royal Rumble when he hosts the premium live event Backlash in Puerto Rico on May 6.

Backlash will take place live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It will also mark the first WWE premium live event to take place in Puerto Rico since January 2005. In a release, Bad Bunny expressed regret over being unable to attend that pay-per-view, which was headlined by an Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship which was won by Triple H.

“In 2005 when I was a kid, I wasn’t able to attend New Year’s Revolution at el Coliseo,” said Bad Bunny, per the release. “Finally, 18 years later WWE returns to the island with a massive event and this time I won’t miss it.”

Bad Bunny’s inclusion at Backlash comes after he stole the show at WrestleMania 37 in a match where he teamed with Damian Priest to defeat The Miz and John Morrison. It also follows him becoming a playable character in the upcoming WWE 2K23 game, slated for nationwide release on March 17. Pre-ordering any version of the video game will come with access to the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes Bad Bunny on the game’s roster and a Ruby Bad Bunny MyFACTION Card.

Bad Bunny Shines As Playable Character In 2K’s “WWE 2K23” Trailer

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Bad Bunny will be a playable characters in 2K’s upcoming WWE 2K23 video game, at least for those who pre-order the title. Moreover, they just released a trailer showing off his model in-game, plus a few moves and engaging animations. Furthermore, he’s dressed in the same outfit he wore for his own real-life (or kayfabe) wrestling appearance. This includes an all-black ensemble, complete with a small design of the Puerto Rican flag on his trousers. For fans of wrestling games, he’s a fresh face in a legendary crowd. For fans of Bad Bunny… have you ever wanted to body John Cena as your favorite reggaetón star?

Of course, this is just one of many extracurricular avenues of an artist whose base achievements are already stellar. For example, through his Adidas collaborations, Benito Martínez Ocasio broke through into the sneaker space with some eye-catching designs and color ways. Also, his fondness for pro wrestling dates back to his childhood, as does much of his passion projects. Throughout his discography, even if you don’t speak Spanish, you’ll find creative and boastful references to the WWE and beyond.

Bad Bunny Joins The Virtual Ring In WWE 2K23 Trailer

However, a lot of news around Benito’s circled around his rumored (and hopefully bilingual) love life as of late. Moreover, social media exploded with rumors that he’s dating Kendall Jenner, both with excitement and disappointment. People’s superfluous opinions on celebrity romance aside, it certainly made for interesting discourse online. Furthermore, the latest development in that story was people spotting Bad Bunny on a dating app following the alleged borderline scandalous weekend with Jenner. Neither party’s written anything in stone as of writing this article, but it’s adding to his already insane profile.

Meanwhile, as 2K boasted in the WWE 2K23 trailer, Benito hardly needs a profile boost as the most streamed artist of 2022. Also, he received a lot of praise and attention for his opening performance at this year’s Grammys. Even rap legend 50 Cent stepped in and called out closed captioning for subtitling his show with [Singing in non-English]. Whether it’s from wrestlers, rappers, or socialites, the world can’t get enough of one of the most groundbreaking artists of our time. Maybe that’s Boricua bias, but it’s hard to argue against him. Regardless, let us know if you’re pre-ordering WWE 2K23 in the comments and return to HNHH for the latest big news on Bad Bunny.

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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The Champ is Here: John Cena Named Cover Star for WWE 2K23

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2K has announced WWE® 2K23, the newest iteration of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts. The game will be available on PlayStation® 5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.

In honor of his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar, John Cena, 16-time World Champion, Hollywood legend, record-setting philanthropist, and WWE 2K23 Executive Soundtrack Producer, will appear on the cover of each edition of the game, striking three of his iconic stances.

Bad Bunny, Billboard’s Top Artist of the Year and one of the world’s most streamed artists in 2022, will also make his WWE 2K debut.

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WWE 2K23 introduces a distinctive new take on the 2K Showcase, the WWE 2K premiere of the fan-favorite WarGames, and updates to numerous iconic game types. Fans may also expect to see Roman Reigns, “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and other WWE Superstars and Legends.

“It is a pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23 Showcase,” said John Cena. “2K has done a fantastic job capturing and invigorating the WWE 2K franchise through this concept, and I am honored to grace the cover of WWE 2K23.”

“Much like our cover Superstar John Cena, the Visual Concepts team didn’t back down from the challenge to prove that the quality of the WWE 2K franchise is here to stay,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “WWE 2K23 takes a winning formula and adds so much more. We’re especially excited to see how fans react to the 2K Showcase and WarGames.”

The incredibly immersive experience will be enhanced by extremely realistic graphics, animations, camera angles, and lighting, as well as intuitive controls and a new optional pinning mechanic. WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition will be available worldwide via Early Access on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, followed by the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen on Friday, March 17, 2023.

You can learn more about the game here.

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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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SOURCE SPORTS: Stephanie McMahon Resigns From WWE as Rumors of Company Sale Float Online

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Stephanie McMahon Resigns From WWE as Rumors of Company Sale Float Online

Stephanie McMahon has announced her resignation as co-CEO of WWE. The announcement comes less than a week after her father, Vince McMahon, reinstated himself as the chairman of the board, leaving Nick Khan as the sole CEO of the wrestling titan.

In addition to Khan in place as CEO, McMahon’s husband, Paul “Triple H” LeVesque, is expected to remain in charge of creative.

“With Nick’s leadership and Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque as chief content officer, I am confident WWE is in the perfect place to continue to provide unparalleled creative content and drive maximum value for shareholders,” Stephanie McMahon wrote in a statement.

“WWE is in such a strong position that I have decided to return to my leave and take it one step further with my official resignation. I look forward to cheering on WWE from the other side of the business, where I started as a pure fan when I was a little kid.”

Stephanie McMahon left WWE over a year ago to spend more time with her children. She returned in July after Vince retired after he was being investigated for allegations of sexual misconduct, including nondisclosure payments that equaled nearly $20 million. Vince’s return is related to facilitating the sale of WWE’s media rights as deals for both flagship shows, Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown, are set to expire.

Currently, the Internet is buzzing with rumors that a Saudi Arabia investment group has purchased the company, leading many fans to wonder about the transition will impact women and LGBTQIA+ performers. No confirmation of the sale is available.

You can read Stephanie McMahon’s statement below.

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