Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring RAW and John Cena.
• PWInsider reports that Dakota Kai has been pulled from WWE’s road schedule following an injury sustained during a match on the January 20th episode of RAW. In that match, she teamed with IYO SKY against Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler.
While the exact nature of the injury hasn’t been confirmed, one source suggested it might stem from a rough bump Kai took during a missile dropkick spot.
Kai is not backstage at RAW tonight, and as of now, there’s no update on whether this injury will affect her participation in the Women’s Royal Rumble this Saturday.
This is the third time Dakota has suffered an injury since her WWE return at SummerSlam 2022.
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• 16-Time WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena returned on the RAW Netflix premiere on January 6 to kick off his retirement tour. However, he hasn’t appeared on WWE TV since.
PWInsider reports that Cena is currently in Budapest, Hungary, filming for the live-action Matchbox movie, inspired by the iconic toy car brand. Cena’s involvement with the project was first rumored in September 2024, and production is now underway.
The film is a collaborative effort between Skydance, Apple, and Mattel Films, as Mattel continues to expand its presence in the movie industry following the blockbuster success of Barbie in 2023.
The production is being spearheaded by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger, alongside Robbie Brenner of Mattel Films.
Cena’s next WWE appearance will be this Saturday, when he enters the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match.
