Below are a couple of top news stories of the day, featuring Jake Paul, Mike Tyson and Bronson Reed.
• Jake Paul’s victory over WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson has been the center of attention, but the 27-year-old revealed he might have been holding back more than fans realized. After securing a win via unanimous decision at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, Paul admitted he “eased up” on the 58-year-old boxing icon when he noticed Tyson was struggling during the fight.
When asked if he let up, Jake didn’t shy away from the truth. “Yeah, definitely,” he admitted. “I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt.” While many expected him to push for a knockout, Jake opted for restraint, choosing respect over aggression as the match slowed down.
As for Tyson’s punches, Paul downplayed their impact, claiming, “I didn’t really feel much punch power coming from the Baddest Man on the Planet.” He added that this lack of power aligns with his experience against most opponents. Despite some boos from the crowd during the final rounds, Jake defended his strategy, explaining he “tried [his] damnedest to put on an entertaining show” but found Tyson “just surviving in the ring”.
“I couldn’t really get him to engage me or slip shots and do something super cool or whatever, but I don’t care about what people have to say,” Jake remarked. “They’re always going to have something to say, and it is what it is.”
Interestingly, Tyson didn’t bow out quietly. Despite showing his age in the ring, he’s still up for a challenge, issuing a callout to Jake’s older brother, Logan Paul, for a potential showdown.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul FULL FIGHT#MikePaul pic.twitter.com/rzzLBYpezu
— VVENZ (@VENZZHills) November 16, 2024
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• The feud between Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa intensified this week on SmackDown as anticipation grows for the WarGames match between the Original Bloodline and the new Bloodline. The conflict erupted on SmackDown when the OG Bloodline stormed the ring, leading to a chaotic brawl with Solo Sikoa and his allies.
The biggest surprise of the night came when “Big” Bronson Reed attacked Reigns from behind. Reed, who had been seen backstage earlier, officially aligned with the New Bloodline, unleashing a brutal assault on the OG Bloodline and delivering a devastating Tsunami to The OTC.
This shocking moment seemingly confirms Bronson Reed as the final member of the New Bloodline’s WarGames team.
Bronson Reed has joined forces with the new Bloodline as the 5th member for WarGames. He gave a Tsunami to Roman Reigns on SmackDownpic.twitter.com/16gZrTy0P2
— WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) November 16, 2024
According to WrestleVotes, the segment, including Reed’s alliance with the New Bloodline, was well-received backstage:
“I’m told the Bronson Reed/Bloodline segment on SmackDown got a strong backstage reaction. A source in Milwaukee said, ‘fits like a glove.’”
