Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving Cody Rhodes and Shayna Baszler.
• According to DailyMail, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has secured a role in the upcoming Naked Gun reboot, joining stars like Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Neeson steps into the shoes of the iconic Frank Drebin, originally portrayed by former SummerSlam 1994 celebrity Leslie Nielsen, while Anderson takes on the role of Jane, previously played by Priscilla Presley.
Insiders hinted that Cody will make a cameo appearance, possibly being ‘hypnotized’ in homage to the original film, with speculation that he might even play himself. Directed and executive produced by Akiva Schaffer, the Naked Gun reboot is slated for release on July 18, 2025.
Cody Rhodes, known for his roles in Warehouse 13 and Arrow, has demonstrated his acting chops previously. Additionally, he’s currently riding high in the wrestling world, having clinched the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship by defeating Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 40. His next challenge sees him defending the title against AJ Styles at the Backlash France PLE on May 4th.
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• Former NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler recently stirred some buzz beyond her in-ring exploits. As a former UFC fighter turned WWE superstar, Baszler’s reputation extends across multiple realms of combat sports. However, her latest attention wasn’t for a grappling match but rather a critique of WWE’s catering.
In a social media post on her Instagram, Baszler shared a video sampling WWE catering, specifically a lemon chicken dish. Despite her global reach and status within the wrestling world, Baszler didn’t hold back in her assessment, describing the food as passable at best.
Here’s what she posted:
“Lemon chicken something-or-other. 6.5/10 #wwe #wweraw #catering”
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The critique adds another layer to Baszler’s multifaceted persona, showcasing her candid nature both inside and outside the ring. While her fans appreciate her technical prowess and aggressive style in wrestling, Baszler’s willingness to speak her mind off-camera adds to her allure as a personality in the sports entertainment industry.