The Rock gets called a bald fraud by top RAW star

Inside: Rhea Ripley loses title and more

March 04, 2025

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As you probably know, The Rock is on The Board of Directors of the TKO Group - the parent company of WWE and UFC. As a result, it puts him in a position of power over every superstar, including Cody Rhodes, who he demanded to sell his soul. That, of course, didn't happen, and John Cena sold his soul instead. An infuriated CM Punk came out on RAW after falling short at the Elimination Chamber 2025, and the first person whom he addressed was The Rock.

He called him a bald fraud. He questioned his position as a board member of TKO and said that the position doesn't make him immune from criticism. He also roasted The Rock for wearing a fake title

 

Rhea Ripley was facing IYO SKY in a match for the Women's World Championship in the main event of WWE RAW. However, things went very wrong, and the results determined that Ripley would not be going to WrestleMania to defend her title. She got physical with Bianca Belair at ringside, leading to Belair pushing her back as well. The referee, in a hugely controversial decision, chose not to end the match then and there via DQ. SKY took advantage and attacked Ripley, pinning her and winning the title.

After the pin was counted and Rhea Ripley realized what had happened, the disaster left its mark. She was out of WrestleMania, with IYO SKY heading to The Show of Shows, while Rhea Ripley is now out of the event and without a title as well. She screamed, heartbroken, frustrated, and furious, breaking down in tears at ringside. She shouted at Bianca Belair and then stood still as the fact that she lost sank in, with her wiping tears away.

Sonya Deville, 31, isn't with WWE anymore. The company decided against renewing her contract earlier this month, which came as a genuine shock to many fans. The star was with the company for the past decade and created a legacy for herself. However, one of the lowest points in her life came when she revealed someone was stalking her, and it genuinely led to her fearing for her life.

Deville recently sat down with Ariel Helwani on his show and opened up about several topics. She also discussed the incident where Philip A. Thomas II made a failed attempt to abduct her from her home. He was later arrested and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. As per Deville, Vince McMahon acted swiftly following the disturbing incident.

FROM THE RUMOR MILL

A recent report suggested that The Empress of Tomorrow could be in the plans for a tag team match at WrestleMania 41, but that does not appear to be the case. According to a new report from Cassidy Haynes of BodySlam, Asuka will not be returning for a while longer and could miss WrestleMania 41 in April. The report added that there was initially hope that she would be returning ahead of The Show of Shows, but the company is being cautious about her recovery.

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