After losing his World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41, WWE's Gunther is expected to explore new directions in order to maintain his momentum and enhance his position in the company. This could include a possible shift to SmackDown, turning from heel to babyface, and starting a feud with Jimmy Uso to reclaim his spot at the top of the roster. The loss to Jey Uso may have been a setback, but Gunther's determination to rise back to the top is sure to make for some exciting matches in the future.
In an unexpected turn of events, John Cena, a long-time fan favorite, surprised audiences with a sudden heel turn during the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber match. This move adds a new level of drama as Cena possibly nears the end of his professional wrestling career. With a potential win at WrestleMania, Cena could break Ric Flair's record and become the most successful world champion of all time.
WWE legend John Cena teamed up with The Rock to turn heel and attacked Cody Rhodes in a shocking twist to secure his place in WrestleMania by earning an Undisputed WWE Title Match. After a dramatic post-event press conference where Cena walked out and dropped the mic, the WWE Chief Content Officer acknowledged that Cena has more than earned his spot in the Elimination Chamber one last time. In the end, Cena emerged victorious over CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, Damian Priest, and Seth Rollins, solidifying his record-breaking 17th World Championship title and a spot in the upcoming WrestleMania.
A relatively unknown name in the IPL, Rajat Patidar has quickly risen to become the eighth new captain for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Relieved from the franchise after just one season, fate brought him back midway through the 2022 IPL season due to an injury to another player. Little did anyone expect that he would go on to become the first uncapped player from India to score a century in the IPL playoffs, at a strike rate of 114.51. Despite a heel injury ruling him out for IPL 2023, RCB retained him for the next season, showcasing their faith in the new captain's abilities.
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been facing a string of injury setbacks since the 2023 ODI World Cup. After recovering from a heel injury, Shami has now experienced slight swelling in his left knee, ruling him out of contention for the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The BCCI is monitoring his fitness and his participation in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy will depend on the progress of his knee.
Tonight's WWE Survivor Series proved to be a historic event as it marked the first-ever women's WarGames match. However, despite the star-studded lineup, fans were left wanting more as it was clear that the match was thrown together last minute. While WWE has made great strides in promoting diversity and equal opportunities for women in the industry, they need to put in the same effort in booking and storytelling for the women's matches as they do for the men's. While the men's WarGames match featured unexpected twists and turns, the women's match failed to live up to its full potential.
GUNTHER becomes the new WWE world heavyweight champion after defeating Damian Priest in a thrilling match. Finn Balor's interference with GUNTHER's leg on the rope led to Priest's defeat, igniting tensions between the two former allies. With GUNTHER as the favorite and Priest facing consequences within his heel stable, this match has turned into a heated feud centered on class and resources.
Liv Morgan finally achieved her goal of becoming the Women's World Champion at WWE King And Queen Of The Ring 2024, defeating Becky Lynch in a highly anticipated match. With the help of Dominik Mysterio, Morgan was able to overcome several near misses and emerge victorious, possibly setting up a dramatic heel turn for her. This win also positions Morgan as a top villain on Raw and sets the stage for a future feud with Rhea Ripley when she returns from injury.
The Gujarat Titans' speedster, Mohammed Shami, took the cricket world by storm as he claimed the Purple Cap for the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), leading the wicket-taking chart with a total of 28 wickets. However, due to his persistent heel injury, Shami will not be a part of IPL 2024. Shami's incredible performance in the tournament, with best bowling figures of 4-0-11-4, helped his team clinch the victory against Delhi Capitals and restrict them to a low score of 130 runs. Despite playing for multiple teams including Punjab Kings, Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Shami's successful surgery will keep him out of action for the upcoming IPL season.
Senior Indian seamer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League due to an injury. Therefore, the Gujarat Titans have signed Kerala medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier as his replacement. Warrier, who has played five IPL matches since 2019, will join the team for his base price of INR 50 Lac. Shami, who hasn't played competitive cricket since the 2019 ODI World Cup, recently underwent a successful surgery for his right heel problem.