Below are some top news stories of the day, involving Scott Steiner and CJ Perry.
• WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner has criticized modern pro wrestling for focusing too much on flashy moves and not enough on making matches feel realistic.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Steiner expressed frustration with the lack of selling in today’s matches, describing them as overly choreographed performances that hurt the overall quality of wrestling.
Here’s what Big Poppa Pump said:
“You know, it’s too… it’s a spot show, you know? A bunch of spot monkeys — that was the term. It’s like, man, nowadays, you take a DDT, and they pop up and go right back to doing a DDT again, like nothing really means anything. It’s almost like a performance with the stars. Yeah, it’s like a performance.
I wish they would scale it back. You’ve got to make it make sense. You can’t just have somebody punching you in the face and acting like it didn’t hurt.
In a real fight, a punch is going to hurt. A poke in the eye is going to hurt. That’s the only thing I don’t like — it doesn’t make sense.”
Steiner emphasized that wrestling needs to feel real and logical, with moves that have impact and consequences, rather than a string of unrealistic sequences.
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• California wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles County, burning over 20,000 acres and displacing thousands. Despite widespread evacuations, CJ Perry (Lana in WWE) has remained in the city due to an important medical procedure.
Taking to Instagram, Perry reassured fans of her safety while expressing gratitude for the support she has received. She explained her inability to leave Los Angeles, citing her ongoing medical procedure, and highlighted her volunteer efforts over the past three days. Perry emphasized the dire need for assistance in Los Angeles, particularly as strong winds are forecasted to exacerbate the wildfire crisis.
Here’s what she wrote:
“Thank you to everyone who reached out to me! I am safe; I am in the middle of a very important medical procedure and can’t leave Los Angeles; I have been volunteering the past 3 days! We need all the help we can get in Los Angeles! The winds are picking up again! And are supposed to be very bad the next 3 days!
We have been told to water our houses and yards to prepare against Arson and fires speeding. Please be praying for my medical procedure as well that I will be safe with my dogs and everything goes well. I love all you so much and am so thankful for each and every single one of you all around the globe, your thoughts and prayers matter and make a difference.”
Perry’s updates underscore her resilience and the solidarity displayed by many during this crisis. Her appeal for prayers and her proactive volunteering highlight the importance of community support during such challenging times.
