• “He’s the best” – Top WWE Star Reacts To Sami Zayn’s US Title Win
In the main event of last night’s SmackDown, Sami Zayn defeated Solo Sikoa to win the United States Championship. WWE’s Chief Content Officer Triple H tweeted the following about it:
“An incredibly gutsy performance by one of the best. For the first time, Sami Zayn is your United States Champion.”
Kevin Owens saw HHH’s tweet and wrote:
“One of the best indeed…
Top 1, in my opinion.
I still hate him though.
Or maybe not. I don’t know, it’s hard to remember. Depends on the day, I guess. We’ll see what happens.
One thing I do know for sure is that he’s the best.”
• Wrestlers Are Happy With WWE’s New Live Event Strategy
WWE’s latest European Live Events tour gave the roster a rare chance to work a string of non-televised matches – and the reaction from inside the locker room has been overwhelmingly positive.
Unlike the old days, when wrestlers were expected to perform on house shows every week, today’s schedule is far lighter. So far this year, WWE has only booked 15 live events through August, a dramatic drop from nearly 50 at the same point in 2023. Most of those shows now take place overseas, where demand remains strong, while U.S. stops have been reduced to only a handful.
Several talents told Fightful Select they welcome the change. One veteran said the limited schedule has given them more weekends at home, time to train properly, and crucial opportunities to recover between TV appearances. Another performer admitted that live events feel more exciting now that they’re scarce, calling them “special” rather than routine.
The strategy isn’t just about talent morale. Higher-ups explained that cutting back house shows was a cost-saving move, but it also played a role in keeping wrestlers healthier and even sweetening contract negotiations by lowering the number of required dates. Despite the cutbacks, international tours and the annual post-Christmas “Holiday Tour” will continue, as those shows still bring in solid revenue and help build fanbases abroad.
Interestingly, WWE officials also noticed that when something memorable happens at a live event these days, it generates bigger buzz online precisely because such shows are rare. In other words, less is more – and the wrestlers themselves aren’t complaining.
• “Completely False” – Vince McMahon’s Representative On New Allegations Involving Ashley Massaro
Former WWE writer Dan St. Germain made headlines during an appearance on the Bein’ Ian with Jordan podcast when he alleged that Vince McMahon once engaged in a $exual encounter with the late WWE star Ashley Massaro in front of the roster during a European tour.
St. Germain claimed the incident began on a flight, with McMahon behaving inappropriately toward Massaro, and escalated once the plane landed. He described wrestlers allegedly being instructed to get on the tarmac as the encounter continued.
Massaro, who competed for WWE in the mid-2000s, tragically passed away in 2019 at the age of 39 due to suicide.
Following the circulation of St. Germain’s comments, a representative for Vince McMahon issued a statement to us directly addressing the accusation:
“Vince categorically denies this ever happened. It’s completely false.”
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