Below are some top WWE news stories of the day.
• Ludwig Kaiser, known for his consistent heel persona on WWE television, has recently surprised fans by adopting a babyface role at Live Events in Germany. This unexpected shift comes as Kaiser continues his televised feud with Penta, highlighted by their No Holds Barred match on RAW, which he lost.
While Kaiser remains a villain on WWE’s weekly programming, his performances at live events in Hannover and Dortmund have showcased a different side of his character. At these shows, Kaiser has been working as a babyface, much to the delight of the German crowds, securing victories over Austin Theory and Grayson Waller, respectively.
According to Fightful Select, this babyface turn is currently exclusive to House Shows and does not signify an imminent change to Kaiser’s televised character. However, the possibility of a future shift on television isn’t entirely off the table. “Specific crowd reactions could adjust that week to week overseas,” suggesting that strong positive responses from international audiences could influence creative decisions.
This experiment with Kaiser’s character at live events allows WWE to gauge fan reactions and potentially explore new directions for his persona. It also provides a unique experience for fans attending these shows, offering a different perspective on a familiar performer.
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• Below is the updated card for this Friday’s SmackDown in Bologna, Italy:
– Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins will have a face-off
– Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu
– Jade Cargill vs. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan
– Zelina Vega vs. Piper Niven
• Below is the card for next week’s RAW in Glasgow, Scotland:
– WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and John Cena will come face-to-face again
– CM Punk will appear
– A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller) vs. Jey Uso & Mystery Partner
– Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Raquel Rodriguez for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
