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Former WWE champion suffers an injury during a match; referee throws up the 'X' sign
Cora Jade competed against Jordynne Grace. The latter planted her face-first on the mat and hit a series of strikes during the match. She then did a standing sidewalk slam but got sent neck-first into the middle turnbuckle by her opponent. The former TNA Knockouts Champion hit Cora Jade with several chops and knee strikes. Jade hit a dropkick while Grace was tied to the ropes. Big Momma Pump performed the World's Strongest Slam but missed a splash. Cora slammed Jordynne Grace face-first into the mat.
She sent The Resident Mean Girl of WWE to the corner, and the referee had to step in after that. The official threw up the 'X,' and medical staff went to check up on Cora Jade. She was helped to the back, and the match was called off. Jordynne Grace was announced as the winner via referee stoppage.
 Shawn Spears and his faction have been feuding with Tony D'Angelo over the NXT North American Championship for the past few months. Spears tried to get himself involved when The Don defended his title against Ridge Holland on the January 21 episode of NXT. However, Izzi Dame helped Tony retain his title. Since then, Izzi has been hanging around the D'Angelo Family. On WWE NXT, Ridge Holland got his rematch in a steel cage. During the bout, Izzi tried to pass a crowbar to The Don. However, Stacks Lorenzo grabbed it from her and threw it into the ring. However, Ridge grabbed a hold of it and attacked D'Angelo with it. Despite this, The Don was able to pick up the win and retain his title. Following the loss, Ridge Holland brawled with Stacks and Luca Crusifino to the back. Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, and Niko Vance were about to enter the ring. Izzi shocked everyone when she attacked Tony from behind with the crowbar before she slammed Adriana Rizzo to the mat. |  The 37-year-old superstar was out of action for almost two years due to maternity leave. Subsequently, she had been dealing with some health complications post-partum, which prevented her from getting back in the ring. Earlier today, KILLR Podcast Network shared a preview of Carmella's latest interview on the Barely Famous Podcast, where she discussed her WWE exit. Leah Van Dale revealed that she wasn't out of action by choice and described her departure as “sh***y.” She said the company 'completely ghosted' her during her absence. |
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In a shocking twist at the Elimination Chamber, John Cena turned heel and joined forces with The Final Boss. The 16-time WWE World Champion unleashed his fury on Rhodes. Popular rapper Travis Scott also contributed to the chaos by assaulting the 39-year-old superstar.
A fan-recorded video on social media showcased Scott delivering some stiff shots to The American Nightmare. According to the Wrestling Observer Radio, the Undisputed WWE Champion seemingly sustained injuries during the segment, including potential damage to his eardrums and a black eye.
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