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Highest paid golf players in the world 2024: PGA Tour money list
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date: 2024-03-28T17:45:08.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Golf
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Our comprehensive round-up of the 10 highest paid PGA Tour golfers in the world today.
encoded: The money up for grabs on the PGA Tour has never been bigger. Prize purses have grown and grown over recent years, with winners earning life-changing sums over the course of 72 holes. Increased broadcast interest and competition pushed the Tour to inject boosts to event winnings, meaning players regularly compete for tournament prize purses of $20m and more. The biggest? The $25m up for grabs at the Players Championship. Expect to see that tournament feature heavily in the make-up of this rankings. Our countdown covers all the biggest earners up to and including the Valspar Championship, won in emotional circumstances by Peter Malnati. The following list features many of the biggest and best names in golf today, while impressive talents like Jason Day and Mexico Open victor Jake Knapp are left knocking on the door. RadioTimes.com brings you the round-up of the highest-paid golf players on the PGA Tour this year, not including earnings from the LIV Golf series. Updated: 24th March 2024 10. Will Zalatoris - $2,922,316 Zalatoris is on the comeback trail. A recurring back injury kept off greens for most of 2023, and eventually required surgery. Before his injury nightmare, Zalatoris was showing all the potential to be one of the best golfers on the planet. That’s why it’s doubly good to see him playing great golf once again. His hard work on his rehab, conditioning and recovery has put Zalatoris in a place where he can challenge the top of leaderboards once again. He built up his early season form, following up a T13 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open with T2 (partly thanks to a hole-in-one) at the Genesis Invitational and T4 at the Arnold Palmer. Those were his first top 10 finishes in almost a year post-surgery. Let’s hope this is the start of a second dawn for a huge talent. 9. Brian Harman - $3,202,283 It’s not going to be easy for Harman to top his 2023 performances, but he’s sure going to try. Last year was the 37-year-old’s landmark season on tour, headlined by…

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Best golf players in the world 2024
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date: 2024-03-13T17:04:01.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Golf
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Our comprehensive round-up of the best golfers in the world 2024.
encoded: Nobody knows quite where professional golf is headed. The best players are split between two competing tours and only meet on the course four times a year. This makes drawing up an ultimate list of the best golfers in the game an especially tricky task. Yet, that is exactly what we have done. Gallons of mental sweat have been spent poring over the stats, accolades and abilities of the game's top stars. We've pit experienced aces against burgeoning talents to compile this definitive RadioTimes.com ranking. The players' technical ability, current world ranking and recent performances have all fed into our thinking, which has left some incredible talent on the sidelines. With plenty of golf still to play this season, big names like Jordan Spieth and rising stars like Ludvig Aberg, have plenty of time to prove that they deserve to be a part of this list's next update. RadioTimes.com brings you our take on the best men's golf players in the world right now. Best golf players in the world 2024 10. Max Homa It feels harsh that the six-time PGA Tour winner has dropped down this list since the last update, but we promise that's more of a reflection of the quality of talent across the world than a comment on Homa himself. The 33-year-old is a short game specialist and holds the record for longest drive on the tour so far this season. His 2023 season was sterling, winning both the Fortinet Championship and Farmers Insurance Open before standing out for all the right reasons at the Ryder Cup. Homa is still looking for his first top ten finish of the 2024 season, but knowing how fierce, driven and talented he is, that surely won't be too far away. 9. Cameron Smith The Australian is an exceptional golfer and the first of three LIV Golf stars to make our list. Smith was as high as second in the Official World Golf Rankings before he joined the breakaway tour, but with LIV's 54-hole events not earning OWGR points, his ranking no longer reflects the true quality of his golf. The mul…

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Best golf players of all time
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date: 2024-03-05T13:28:05.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Golf
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: Our comprehensive round-up of the best golfers of all time.
encoded: Picking a list of the most talented, most revered, and most influential golfers in history is a herculean task. Our countdown won’t go back to the very origins of the sport but will feature stars spanning over a hundred years of competition, ranging from trailblazers in golf’s early professional years to its dominators in the modern day. Winning tournaments has gone a long way in our rankings, while grabbing a career grand slam is the icing on the cake. We’ve also considered players’ pure ability and their impact on the game’s growth. The level of talent and legacy across the sport’s rich history is immense and means fan favourites like Seve Ballesteros and Rory McIlroy, plus incredible historic figures like Gene Sarazen and Byron Nelson, have just missed out. RadioTimes.com brings you our take on the best men's golf players of all time. 10. Phil Mickelson We start our list with the most lethal leftie to play the sport. Phil Mickelson may now captain a team on the LIV Golf tour, but it should not be forgotten that the Californian is tied 8th all time for wins on the PGA Tour. The 53-year-old has 45 PGA wins - plus a reported 47 career hole-in-ones. Mickelson has victories at every major except the US Open – a feat few men have ever achieved. He won six majors in total, including three Masters titles, so he can be more than happy with his haul to date. That ‘to date’ is very important too. The Hall of Famer’s phenomenal performance in the final round of last year’s Masters – hitting a 65 to tie for second – shows he’s got plenty left in the tank. 9. Walter Hagen Sir Walter also missed out on a career grand slam by one tournament, but he was playing almost a century before Mickelson. Hagen excelled in the first half of the 20th century, racking up 11 majors from 1914 to 1929, including four consecutive PGA Championships. His incredible winning streak has Hagen tied with Mickelson on 45 tour victories, and third all-time in terms of majors won. The Haig was an on and o…

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Highest paid golf players of all time: PGA Tour money list
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date: 2024-03-05T12:00:20.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Golf
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: Your complete round-up of the highest paid golf superstars in the history of the PGA Tour.
encoded: The PGA Tour is home to many of the world's elite golfers and so pays elite sums to those who win its events. Hobbyists like us can barely imagine the magnitude of these prize pots, but still fork out small fortunes to get a sliver of the rush top pros feel when they hole a monster putt. This list of the highest paid golfers from the PGA Tour is skewed heavily toward those who are still playing today, as the Tour has seen a rapid increase in prize money this century. That growth is only being accelerated by the presence of LIV Golf and their cavernous pockets. Some exceptional talents miss out on this list due to number of events played – Justin Thomas is closing in on this list at speed – or from peaking when prize purses were significantly smaller. Last year's Players Championship paid $4.5 million to its winner, Scottie Scheffler. The top prize at that event was just $1.89m as recently as 2017, which shows why ultra-experienced icons like Sergio Garcia and Ernie Els also miss out. RadioTimes.com brings you a round-up of the highest-paid golf players of all time from the PGA Tour, up to and including the Mexico Open at Vidanta, not including earnings from the LIV Golf series. Updated: 25th February 2024 10. Jason Day – $58,832,125 The Australian has started the 2024 season in strong form and that has powered him into this list. Sitting around $3,000 ahead of 11th placed Matt Kuchar at time of writing, the 36-year-old has jumped onto this leaderboard thanks to a combination of career consistency and standout performances. Last year's AT&T Byron Nelson champion is 339 events into his 16-year PGA career and has finished in the top 10 an incredible 94 times. More than half of those have been impressive – and lucrative – top five finishes, with Day coming out on top 13 times. It was always a case of when not if JD would break into this top ten, and he won't be slowing his progress anytime soon. 9. Jordan Spieth – $61,747,504 The real question here is just how high Spie…

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How do Ryder Cup points work? Format, points system and tiebreakers explained
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date: 2023-09-29T05:00:30.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Golf
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: All the details about how the Ryder Cup format works, including points, matchplay golf and tiebreakers.
encoded: The PGA Tour season has now come to a close, making way for the most exciting, most historic and most important team event in golf. The Ryder Cup is headed to Italy for the first time ever, with Team Europe hoping home advantage will help them steal the iconic trophy back from Team USA. Over three special days at the end of September, a collection of the best golfers on the planet will descend on Rome to compete for the honour of their countries and continents. This year Europe’s lineup features three of the top four seeds in the world plus, in Ludvig Aberg, the first golfer to play in a Ryder Cup without ever competing in a major. The team from across the Atlantic, meanwhile, have the best golfer in the world, plus five of the remaining top ten. Everything is set up for a weekend full of drama, intrigue and exceptional golf in a format that strays from standard tournaments across the world. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on how the Ryder Cup points system works, including more about matchplay golf and tiebreakers involved. Ryder Cup matchplay format If you’ve watched any of the PGA Tour’s regular tournaments, like the Masters or the US Open, then the chances are you’ve watched strokeplay golf. This is the standard in golf tournaments, where every player keeps their own score over four rounds. Whoever has completed the 72 holes in the fewest shots wins. Instead of strokeplay, the Ryder Cup uses match play. In match play, players compete against specific opposition golfers, either alone or in pairs. Their score is not tracked over the whole course, just over the individual hole. The player or pairing who scores lowest on each hole wins a point. So if a Team Europe player shoots par on a hole while his designated Team USA opponent finishes the hole with a bogey, the Team Europe player will win that hole and go one point up. This continues until the points advantage is larger than the amount of holes left to play in the matchup. If both players or pairs fini…

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Who has won the Ryder Cup most? Team Europe v Team USA head-to-head record and results
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date: 2023-09-28T12:38:11.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Golf
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: Your round-up of how many Ryder Cup victories have been recorded by Team Europe and Team USA.
encoded: It’s that time of year again - that time of year where the world’s best golfers team up for a good old-fashioned international rivalry. It’s the Ryder Cup, and this year’s edition is going to be as hotly contested as ever before. Team Europe will once again battle Team USA in this bi-yearly extravaganza, with the victors securing themselves a spot in the history books. A selection of the best and brightest golfers on the planet are soon to play the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club’s par 71 course, where the rough is deep and the excitement is mounting. The Ryder Cup was first established in 1927, but until 1979 Team USA played against a team under the banner of Great Britain or Great Britain and Republic of Ireland. In the modern era of the competition, since that first Team USA v Team Europe face-off in West Virginia in 1979, both teams have had memorable victories, crushing defeats and moments that will never be forgotten. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about who has won the Ryder Cup most in history. How many times have Europe won the Ryder Cup? TEAM EUROPE RYDER CUP WINS – 11 Team Europe have won 11 of the 21 Ryder Cups since 1979, when the Great Britain and Republic of Ireland team expanded to include its continental neighbours. Additionally, they retained the Ryder Cup after the 1989 edition ended in a draw, as they had won the previous Ryder Cup in 1987. The European team has had a great deal of success when home advantage has been on their side. They have won seven of the ten Ryder Cups played in Europe since 1979, drawing once and losing twice. Both of those defeats came in England, first at Walton Heath in 1981 and then at the Belfry in 1993. Every time Europe has hosted the Ryder Cup outside of England, Team Europe have lifted the trophy. The iconic Seve Ballesteros captained Europe to victory in his home nation of Spain in 1997, while Team Europe have also been victorious in the Republic of Ireland, Wales, Scotland and France in this century. …

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Ryder Cup 2023 teams: Who will play for Team Europe and Team USA?
type: item
date: 2023-09-26T16:40:07.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Golf
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Your complete guide to the Ryder Cup 2023 teams as Europe faces USA.
encoded: Burned out office workers aren’t the only ones day-dreaming of a late September mini-break to Italy. The Ryder Cup 2023 means 24 of the best golfers on the planet have packed their hand luggage, paid for the extra carry-on and are heading to Rome for the biggest team event in golf. Team USA have a rather long flight to deal with, as well as a rather long curse to break. They’re heading to Italy to try and lift the Ryder Cup on European soil for the first time in thirty years. That’s longer than five of their team members have been alive. Team Europe have a shorter trip to the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club and they’re looking for revenge. Team USA humbled their European counterparts in Whistling Straits, Wisconsin two years ago. A fresh new line-up is hoping to right that wrong. The visitors will start the weekend as favourites, having an average World Ranking across the squad of 12.92, while Team Europe has an average of 30. Team Europe has the experience edge though, with a combined 21 Ryder Cup appearances across the squad compared to Team USA’s 17. RadioTimes.com brings all the details on the Ryder Cup 2023 teams, including who will feature for Team Europe and Team USA. Ryder Cup 2023 teams Ryder Cup Team Europe The European team is made up of six players who qualified automatically for the team via their performances over the last season, and six players chosen by the team’s captain, Luke Donald. Donald replaced Henrik Stenson as the European captain after the Swede joined LIV Golf last year. The six automatic qualifiers are made up of the three top players on the European points list and the following three players on the World points list. These points leaders include Ryder Cup staple Rory McIlroy, recent world number one Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland, who won back-to-back PGA Tour events in August. The final six players were chosen as wildcards by captain Luke Donald. He picked players including veteran Justin Rose and reigning John Deere Classic champion, S…

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Best male AEW wrestlers in the world 2023
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date: 2023-07-31T11:01:22.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Our comprehensive round-up of the best male wrestlers in AEW in 2023.
encoded: It’s a cracking time to be a wrestling fan. Whether you’re satisfied with a slice of sports entertainment or prefer to sample from the wider pro wrestling world, there’s something out there for everyone. For the first time in decades, the juggernaut called World Wrestling Entertainment has true competition. All Elite Wrestling, the upstart wrestling company backed by Fulham FC owner Tony Khan, has gone from strength to strength over the past few years and now has the talent to compete with any promotion around. This list of AEW’s best male wrestlers was extremely tough to compile, owing to the sheer depth of talent on the roster. Some hugely impressive stars miss out on this list, as we ranked the performers via a combination of in-ring ability, mic skills, storyline strength and wrestling legacy. This takes nothing away from the iconic careers of stars like Chris Jericho or blossoming talents like Orange Cassidy, but right now, the following five men stand above all others in AEW. RadioTimes.com brings you our ranking of the best male AEW wrestlers in the world right now. Best male AEW wrestlers in the world 2023 5. CM Punk If AEW was built on the backs of Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes and the Elite, it was raised even higher by the arrival of CM Punk. When the Chicago-native bid farewell to the industry in 2014, he left a chasm in the business. The longer he was away, the more unlikely it felt that he would ever return. That’s why CM Punk lacing back up his wrestling boots was so special. He brought more eyes to the show and has repaid the attention, with interest. Injuries and off-screen drama have disrupted his run, but the former AEW World Champion has still created history with the likes of Jon Moxley and MJF, proving he’s still one of the best talkers in the business, with the in-ring storytelling to keep up. It now looks like he has his health back, has a direction and, in Collision, a show to make his own. CM Punk is still one of the biggest stars in the indus…

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Best female AEW wrestlers in the world 2023
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date: 2023-07-25T13:29:07.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Our comprehensive round-up of the best female wrestlers in AEW in 2023.
encoded: All Elite Wrestling is in great shape. They have a clear vision, a mass of ridiculously talented performers and a fan base ballooning by the week. Events like their recent collaboration with New Japan Pro Wrestling, Forbidden Door, have been a huge success with fans and critics alike, and show that the brand is only going in one direction. This is reflected in the quality of the promotion’s women’s division, which is growing and improving. AEW has a blend of homegrown stars and more mainstream names and gives them space to spread their wings, which is creating ever more exciting matches. Picking the best five female wrestlers in the company was no easy task, but we finally narrowed down our choices after taking into account their in-ring ability, character, current storylines and wrestling legacy. Injuries meant stars like Thunder Rosa wouldn’t make this countdown, while others like Ruby Soho, Willow Nightingale and the recently returned Kris Statlander are primed to burst onto this list at its next update. RadioTimes.com brings you our ranking of the best female AEW wrestlers in the world right now. Best female AEW wrestlers in the world 2023 5. Jade Cargill You’re never going to have the best undefeated streak in wrestling: The Undertaker has that honour for all of time. All you can hope for now is that if you get on a roll of avoiding defeat, it means something. Jade Cargill’s streak meant something. Cargill’s run to becoming the inaugural TBS Champion, and her subsequent streak of defences, was unlike any other. Cargill won her first 60 professional matches, establishing herself as a dominant match for any competitor, all the way up to and including her first loss, dropping the belt to Kris Statlander at Double or Nothing. This 60-0 run gave Cargill all the platform she needed to become a major player. She was sold like a superstar, lost the belt with a caveat and proved herself to be an athletic, powerful and charismatic heel. She’s got the look, the spark and …

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Best British WWE wrestlers of all time
type: item
date: 2023-06-29T14:48:50.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
subject: Evergreen
subject: WWE
description: Our round-up of the best British WWE wrestlers of all time.
encoded: The United Kingdom is known for producing incredible footballers, cricketers and athletics stars, but lesser known for the phenomenal wrestling talents it has produced. That is changing, as the British wrestling scene expands into the mainstream, with heaps of top talent crossing the Atlantic to find success. We have studied the tapes to find the greatest British WWE wrestlers, from outstanding athletes to some of the best brains the industry has ever seen. To be clear, this is a list of the greatest professional wrestlers from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - so incredible stars from the Republic of Ireland, like Becky Lynch and Finn Bálor, are not eligible. To compile this countdown, we balanced superstars’ career influence, in-ring ability and championship success in WWE. This meant wrestlers like the late Dynamite Kid just missed out, while burgeoning talents like Noam Dar, Butch and Piper Niven wait, ready to smash their way onto this esteemed list in the future. RadioTimes.com brings you our ranking of the 10 best British WWE wrestlers of all time. 5. Finlay Though David John Finlay Jr was only an in-ring competitor in WWE between 2005 and 2010, his influence on the company is still growing even today. Inside the squared circle he was a tough, skilled competitor – even winning the United States championship – but he has made his largest contribution outside of it. Fit is one of the most respected trainers in the business. Stars from several generations praise Finlay with having a huge influence on their careers. He trained the likes of John Cena and Randy Orton in his early days with the WWE, while his work with the company’s female competitors is also credited with changing the face of the division. 4. Paige Everyone remembers Paige’s WWE debut. It was the Raw after WrestleMania XXX, typically the most unpredictable night of the year, and dominant Divas champion AJ Lee was in the ring. That’s where Paige comes in. She came out to con…

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Biggest WWE shows in UK history
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date: 2023-06-29T14:41:17.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
subject: Evergreen
description: Our round-up of the highest-attended WWE shows in the United Kingdom.
encoded: If you walk by the O2 this weekend and wonder why it’s got no roof, that’s because WWE has blown it off. The sports entertainment powerhouse is about to bring one of its tentpole events, Money in the Bank, to British shores, and fans could hardly be more excited. For the first time ever, the biggest names in the industry will climb ladders to grab briefcases outside of the USA. This is just the latest - and potentially greatest - trip to Great Britain for World Wrestling Entertainment, whose long-standing relationship with UK fans has been blossoming in recent years. The company has been nipping over to London, Manchester and further afield since 1989, capitalising on the energy, passion and dedication of fans who don’t get to see their idols quite so often. This list runs down the most-attended British WWE events pre-MitB and, thankfully, those numbers match up nicely with the event’s historical importance. RadioTimes.com brings you our round-up of the biggest WWE shows in UK history. 5. Smackdown Live Event 19 June 2005 Attendance: 17,500 Yes, this was just a regular second show live outing, but there was nothing regular about the show’s content. The WWE ferries superstars to the UK for non-televised events on a near-yearly basis, but these shows rarely feature two matches as exceptional as those seen on this show. Attendees to the MEN Arena on that balmy Sunday evening were treated to iconic figures Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero doing what they do best, before a stacked main event brought the curtain down. The light wind whistling through Manchester would have done nothing to calm any fever pitch in the crowd as WWE Champion John Cena defended his title against Olympic gold medallist Kurt Angle and long-time rival John Bradshaw Layfield - all with the Texas Rattlesnake, Stone Cold Steve Austin, serving as special guest referee. That place must’ve been seriously sweaty. 4. No Mercy 16 May 1999 Attendance: 18,407 Let’s not confuse this UK-exclusive No Mercy with …

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Best female WWE wrestlers in the world 2023
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date: 2023-03-27T10:45:47.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Our comprehensive round-up of the 10 best female WWE wrestlers in 2023.
encoded: We are living through the greatest time for women’s wrestling in WWE, and it’s only getting better. Fans growing up with the current crop of female superstars see their idols given space to provide magic inside and outside of the ring, which is a world away from the often side-lined and sexualised situations previous generations of female athletes were handed. This ever-improving environment makes our job to select the best female superstars in the company a real challenge. The strength of the roster means former champions like Natalya and Alexa Bliss miss out on this list, with other competitors edging them out thanks to their current storyline success, in-ring ability and on-mic technique. RadioTimes.com brings you our complete round-up of the top 10 women in WWE wrestling right now. Read more: Best WWE wrestlers of all time | Best male WWE superstars 2023 10. Shayna Baszler If you saw Shayna Baszler’s NXT Women’s Championship run, you’ll know just how good the Queen of Spades can be. At her dominant best, Baszler is a destroyer of limbs, capable of breaking opponents apart like no other woman in the division. She’s an in-ring predator, willing to pounce on any weakness, and holds a unique position in WWE as a result. She may have struggled to be her unstoppable submission specialist self during her run on the main roster so far, but ever since Ronda Rousey has got her hooks back into her, Baszler has shown signs of reaching her peak once more. 9. Iyo Sky Anyone who rubs shoulders with Bayley is going to have their game raised, but the sky was already the limit for this former NXT Women’s Champion. The Genius of the Sky lives up to her WWE nickname, creating showstopping moment after showstopping moment from the top rope. She is a superstar capable of anything inside the ropes and as soon as the WWE Universe sees all that she can be, Iyo has the potential to be the breakout star of Damage CTRL. 8. Liv Morgan Liv Morgan was the perfect person to win the Money in th…

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Best WWE wrestlers of all time
type: item
date: 2023-03-26T13:00:52.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
subject: Evergreen
description: Our comprehensive ranking of the best male and female WWE superstars ever.
encoded: Picking your favourite wrestlers is like, in the words of WWE commentator Corey Graves, picking your favourite flavour of ice cream: it’s all so subjective. Picking the best, however – the greatest WWE superstars of all time – can thankfully be a little more scientific. Everyone on this list is either a Hall of Famer or a future Hall of Famer, but we’ve spent the time splitting hairs between them, based on their unique combinations of star power, iconic looks, mic skills, career longevity, in-ring dominance and lifelong legacies. RadioTimes.com brings you our top five lists of the greatest male and female WWE wrestlers to ever grace the squared circle, starting with the best female wrestlers ever. Read more: Best female WWE superstars 2023 | Best male WWE superstars 2023 Best female WWE stars of all time 5. Chyna The late, great Joan Marie Laurer may have a troubled legacy post-WWE, but her impact during her time with the company cannot be overstated. Chyna was an athlete unlike any seen before in WWE. Her Ninth Wonder of the World moniker was earned through her in-ring work and accomplishments. Chyna was the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble match, the first to compete in the King of the Ring tournament and the only woman to have held the Intercontinental championship. She was a pivotal part of one of WWE’s most influential factions, D-Generation X, and helped change the expectations placed on women in the industry. Her in-ring legacy will endure forever. 4. Lita Many of the women that led and continue to lead the Women’s Revolution in WWE idolise one woman more than any other: Lita. Her high-flying, all-action style was a unique in-ring sight during the Attitude Era and helped her smash glass ceiling after glass ceiling. Her alternative image, especially when competing alongside the Hardy Boyz, was a beacon for so many young fans, allowing them to see someone like them on screen. Lita got physically involved in storylines – hitting hurricanranas and being put …

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Best male WWE wrestlers in the world 2023
type: item
date: 2023-03-25T10:46:10.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Our comprehensive round-up of the 10 best male wrestlers in WWE in 2023.
encoded: WWE continues to find itself in a rich vein of form. Despite the controversies and upheaval that have caused chaos behind-the-scenes at the company over the past number of months, WWE’s on-screen product is as strong as we’ve seen in decades. The absurd depth of the men’s roster is playing a big part of this success, with dream matchups popping up on premium live events and engaging, expansive storylines regularly making Raw and Smackdown can’t-miss entertainment. Compiling this list of the 10 best male main roster superstars was no mean feat. We broke a mental sweat comparing the in-ring abilities, on-mic skills and storyline successes of the major players – while also trusting in the intangibles for each superstar – to finally arrange this definitive ranking. We’re sure there will be parts of this list you’d change, especially with the likes of Brock Lesnar, Bray Wyatt and Rey Mysterio all missing out, but it’s too late now. RadioTimes.com brings you our complete round-up of the top 10 men in WWE wrestling right now. Read more: Best WWE wrestlers of all time | Best female WWE superstars 2023 10. Drew McIntyre The first British WWE champion nearly missed out on this list altogether. After carrying the company on his back throughout the pandemic, McIntyre has slightly dropped off the top of the mountain, despite standout moments like his title bout at Clash at the Castle. He makes the cut here over the likes of Jey Uso and Austin Theory because of his multi-layered frenemies relationship with Sheamus. Not only have these two elite pros put on some incredible matches, but the likes of Karrion Kross, Gunther and Solo Sikoa have all benefitted from sharing the spotlight with the Scottish Warrior during their intertwined rivalries. We’ve still more to see from Drew. 9. Edge The Rated R Superstar would have been way up this list 10 years ago, but it’s testament to the superstar Edge that he’s even in contention here. His comeback has been truly remarkable and he is makin…

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Best FIFA 22 formation, tactics & tips from West Ham esports star Alfie Calder
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date: 2022-03-22T14:26:34.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Fifa
description: Level up your Ultimate Team with these tips from one of the top FIFA 22 players in the UK!
encoded: Whether you’re trying to take the step up from World Class to Legendary or from Division 1 to Elite, FIFA 22 tactics and formations are all about learning what works for you. So, we’ve picked the brain of one of the best FIFA 22 players out there, West Ham Gaming and ePremier League star Alfie ‘AC Redlac’ Calder, to find out everything you need to know to help take your game to the next level. Here’s Alfie’s advice on how to set your team up and dominate on the pitch: The best FIFA 22 formation The most used formations in FIFA 22 are 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2 and the most popular, the 4-1-2-1-2 (2). This formation helps casual players play at a higher level. This 4-1-2-1-2 formation is narrow, which means that there are a lot of players in the middle of the pitch, making it very congested. This slows your opponent down, but it is also a formation that lets you attack quickly, helping you catch opposition teams on the counter. Also in the 4-1-2-1-2 formation, the fullbacks push forward a lot. They provide your team with the width the formation lacks further up the pitch. They provide options in the final third to aid your attacks and make the opposing team’s fullbacks drift wide to mark them. This leaves more space in the middle of the pitch for your forwards to create chances. These flying fullbacks also get back into their defensive shape very quickly, so the defence isn't often left short on numbers. FIFA 22 chemistry explained It’s important to have as much chemistry in your team as you can. Switching formations in-game is a great way to get full chemistry and have all the players you want to use in the starting XI, even if they don't easily fit your preferred formation. When you set up your team before a game, make sure it has as much chemistry as it can with what players you’d want to use. Choose the formation that links your players in the best way, in order to get 100 total chemistry and each player on a 10 individually, if possible. Then head to Squad Actions, click Cu…

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The 355 review: Action ensemble sparkles with face-crunching action – but there's too much plot
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date: 2022-01-06T17:27:23.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Movies
subject: Review
description: Jessica Chastain forms a band of sisters for fun, friendship and violence – while saving the world, of course
encoded: Most people will never see the inside of a fish market freezer room, let alone be rugby-tackled into one by a CIA agent. Most people will never be tossed into a mound of frozen haddock, nor have to smash an assailant on the head with an oyster, but then again, most people aren’t in Universal’s new spy heist action thriller. It’s a perilous situation Jessica Chastain has put herself in. As the lead focus of The 355, she’s in danger at every turn. Standing on the balcony? Here comes an enemy throwing his fists toward you. Chilling by the docks? Watch out for the JCB about to smash through that wall of crates. Settling down with a nice herbal tea? There’s only one way that’s going to end. The threat that pulls all this chaos together is that of an all-powerful digital masterkey. In the film’s opening beats, a shady deal is taking place with said cyber weapon on offer. In showing off the goods’ potential, a city is sent into blackout and a passenger aircraft is taken out of the air, making it clear that this device is capable of starting - and ending - World War III, all in the space of a few keyboard strokes. Inevitably this device cannot fall into, quote-unquote, the wrong hands. It is the CIA who take an early lead in the hunt, with agent Mason "Mace" Browne (Chastain) pairing with her close friend Nick (Sebastian Stan) to retrieve the key from an elusive contact. The mission, inevitably, goes awry, as German operative Marie (Diane Kruger) muddies the water. Reluctant MI6 agent Khadijah (Lupita Nyong’o) is quickly drawn into the fold, while Colombian therapist Graciela (Penelope Cruz) soon also gets caught up in the melee. These women - along with Bingbing Fan’s Lin who joins the group quite far down the line - are swept into a perfect storm of international interests, a cyclone of mistrust first pitting the agents at odds, before uniting them against the greater threat. View oEmbed on the source website And it is the evolving relationships between these women which …

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FIFA 22 star Tom Leese: Esports legend says he's "terrible at all other games"
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date: 2021-10-18T12:28:12.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Fifa
subject: News
description: After his mega transfer from Hashtag United to EXCEL, Tom Leese is psyched for what his new team have in store for FIFA esports.
encoded: “I am terrible at all other games,” Tom Leese told us at a swanky event in London. “I used to play Call of Duty back in the Modern Warfare 2 and World of War days, but I was no good. I tried Fortnite when it was booming and I was terrible at that. I also tried NBA 2K, terrible at that. For some reason, FIFA’s the only game I’m good at!” Saying that Tom Leese is good at FIFA is like saying Lionel Messi is good at football. While he might not be bagging many Warzone wins, Victory Royales or slam dunks, the young football gaming star is on top of the world when it comes to FIFA esports - and he’s helping change the game. The 22-year-old has recently made esports history, moving from YouTube sensations Hashtag United to a new home at EXCEL in a ‘first of its kind’ transfer. There have been many transfers between FIFA esports teams to this point, but this one stands apart due to the reported fee involved. It is rumoured that securing Leese’s signature cost the ambitious EXCEL team a six-figure fee. Tom’s transfer fee, therefore, is larger than many seen in professional football itself and has attracted attention from all corners. The move was even reported by premier football news outlet, Sky Sports. View oEmbed on the source website With this move, EXCEL have upped the stakes in FIFA esports. It’s a landmark move for the industry, but also one for Tom personally. “It’s a big move for me,” he says. “I was massively ingrained in what was happening at Hashtag but I’ve really enjoyed things so far.” Hashtag United have one of the biggest online football platforms in the world. The Isthmian League North football club was born and raised on YouTube, growing from a team playing exhibition matches into a very well-supported semi-professional outfit. The brand extends further too, with a well-backed women's team and a successful esports team both parts of their growing reach. Hashtag’s combined outlets boast more than a quarter of a million Twitter followers, more than half a mi…

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WWE Elimination Chamber 2021 predictions and confirmed match card
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date: 2021-02-19T13:25:37.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Superstars from both Raw and Smackdown are looking to make waves on the road to WrestleMania – here’s what we know of the event and our predictions.
encoded: We’re about to arrive at the most dangerous stop on the road the WrestleMania, so we hope you’ve got your seatbelt on. WWE have started packing out their next big event with title matches, red-hot rivalries and a top-tier main event. Here are all of the matches currently scheduled for Elimination Chamber. Elimination Chamber match – WWE Championship Entrants: Drew McIntyre (c), Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, The Miz and Sheamus Elimination Chamber’s main event will be as big as it can get, as Drew McIntyre has been tasked with defending his WWE Championship inside the eponymous huge steel structure. The Scot and five more elite superstars will enter the Chamber, each will be pinned or submitted until one is left standing, standing tall with the WWE Championship in hand. It’s fair to say the odds are stacked against the current champion, with a field of former world champs itching to steal the title away from the dominant Scot. AJ Styles has been on quite the roll, Randy Orton is at his most dangerous and Sheamus is fired up to take his chance. This one’s going to be a brutal battle with serious WrestleMania implications. Our prediction: Drew McIntyre pins AJ Styles to win the Elimination Chamber match and retain his WWE Championship. Raw Women’s Championship – Asuka (c) vs Lacey Evans This one’s come about in an interesting way. Lacey Evans proclaimed, out of the blue on Raw, that she knew WWE officials would grant her a title shot if she beat rival Charlotte Flair in a match. Evans then did so, albeit via disqualification, and this did indeed earn her a title shot. Having Ric Flair in her corner has only been to the benefit of the ex-Marine, with the Nature Boy helping earn her this opportunity for gold. Lacey has been gaining momentum and faces a champion with defeats in her recent past. This could be Evans’ best shot at glory. Then again, with WrestleMania looming, the Empress of Tomorrow has a serious point to prove. Our prediction: Asuka makes Lacey Evans …

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WWE Smackdown matches and predictions (February 12th)
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date: 2021-02-10T15:48:57.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: With only a couple of weeks until Elimination Chamber, expect spots in the main events to start filling up.
encoded: We’ve only just caught our breath after one of the best Royal Rumble PPVs in recent years and WWE has to shift focus to Elimination Chamber. The next big night on the WWE calendar is closing in and the match card needs to take shape. Smackdown is the perfect place for that to start. Here’s what to expect on this week’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown. Seth Rollins returns WrestleMania season is the season of the return. We saw Carlito and Alicia Fox back at the Royal Rumble, but the most important comeback that night was that of the Greater Good. Seth Rollins was a shock Rumble entrant, coming in at number 29, eliminating three superstars, before being eliminated himself. We haven't seen the former world champ on Smackdown since November, having taken time off to be with his partner, Becky Lynch, and their newborn child. His return will be a massive shot in the arm for Friday nights though: The Messiah is a main-eventer through and through. Will he rekindle an old rivalry or try to earn himself a spot at the Show of Shows? We can't wait to find out. Bianca holds her choice With her stock the highest it's ever been, WWE needs to capitalise on BelAir’s momentum. The Royal Rumble winner has a big choice on her hands – which champion to face at WrestleMania – but is in no rush to make that decision. On Smackdown we’ll see more from Bianca, living her best life, and, after last Friday’s confrontation, Reginald or Carmella might be in her line of fire. Further build to a potential BelAir v Carmella match at Elimination Chamber might be on the cards. Owens wants one more If there’s one thing that the Head of the Table hates, it’s disrespect. Roman Reigns has seen disrespect in the eyes and actions of several men since he won the Universal title, beating it out of Jey Uso and bullying Adam Pearce into the background. It seems, however, that he’s still got work to do when it comes to Kevin Owens. Last Friday, Kevin Owens showed his defeat at Royal Rumble would not keep him…

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WWE PPV schedule: Elimination Chamber, Fastlane, WrestleMania dates and more
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date: 2021-02-08T15:29:05.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Find out when all the biggest events in WWE are set to take place with our full PPV schedule for 2021
encoded: WWE is shaping up for a huge year in 2021. The global pandemic put a stop to most of their plans last year, but the company is setting itself up rather nicely for a strong year ahead. Shows, both little and large, will be based at the ThunderDome for the time being, so until fans are back to provide the atmosphere, WWE will be packing fireworks into the ring. Alongside usual weekly shows, SmackDown and Raw, the WWE calendar is peppered with huge pay-per-view events that are set to blow you away, with the biggest names in the business coming together to create extraordinary events. Here are the biggest events on the WWE calendar in 2021. WWE PPV schedule 2021 Elimination Chamber Date: Sunday 21st February, midnight (into the early hours of Monday morning) WWE's next big event is one of its most brutal. Its main event will take place inside a giant steel structure, where six superstars will put each other through all kinds of pain for gold or a future title opportunity. Fastlane Date: Sunday 21st March, midnight (into the early hours of Monday morning) The last stop on the Road to WrestleMania, Fastlane is where rivalries are set, champions are decided and matches made for the Show of Shows. WrestleMania 37 Date: Saturday 10th/Sunday 11th April, time TBC The biggest night in professional wreslting has been split in two and will take place over both weekend nights at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Despite the pandemic, this one will be huge. Money in the Bank Date: May TBC Two opportunities are on the line at one of the most exciting PPVs on the WWE calendar. Two superstars will grab a briefcase containing a contract for a championship match whenever and whenever they so choose. This PPV is a star-maker. Backlash Date: June TBC With another year of wrestling well underway, Backlash is usually the event WWE signs off the last rivalries from WrestleMania and looks forward to SummerSlam. If last year's show, and its 'The Greatest Wreslting Match Ever' main event…

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WWE Smackdown results – recap, winners and losers (February 5th)
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date: 2021-02-07T12:01:38.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Moving past the excitement of Royal Rumble, Friday Night Smackdown was back with even more scores to settle.
encoded: This week’s action was the first from the blue brand since Royal Rumble and one of their superstars came in especially hot. We would see Smackdown’s fastest rising star, Bianca BelAir, for the first time since her epic Rumble performance, Roman Reigns bask in the glow of another underhanded victory and even an impressive title match. Here are biggest winners and losers from another week of Friday Night Smackdown. WINNER – Edge The Rated-R Superstar turned up on Monday night, he turned up on Wednesday night and he turned up on Friday night to put every top champion in WWE on notice. He showed no fear staring into the eyes of the WWE Champion on Raw, he actively pumped up both Finn Balor and Pete Dunne before their NXT Title clash next Sunday and, when Roman Reigns called him out on Friday, Edge answered with his eyes fixed on those of the Head of the Table. This week, Edge delivered three impassioned promos which were the tentpoles of WWE TV. Yes, he was outdone by Kevin Owens, who jumped Roman Reigns with another surprise stunner but, following his Royal Rumble success, this week was Edge’s. WINNER – Bianca BelAir There’s no doubt about it, Bianca is the main event now. She showed up on Friday night full of energy, full of enthusiasm, full of confidence in her own abilities and it was a joy to watch. She shrugged off the disrespect of Reginald, laughed in the face of Carmella’s interruption and was visibly excited by the prospect of a clash with The Boss, Sasha Banks. She got the best of the promo segment, whipping Reginald into retreat with her hair, and is on top of the world right now. The EST is going to be a huge player in the women’s division all the way until WrestleMania – and for years after. LOSER – Sami Zayn The conspiracy theorist has even more fuel for his ever-growing fire. Sami was stripped of the Intercontinental title last year, with the pandemic leaving him unable to defend his gold. Friday night gave Sami Zayn – and Apollo Crews – a shot at the ti…

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WWE Raw matches and predictions (Feburary 8th)
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date: 2021-02-06T07:30:18.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: With Elimination Chamber on the horizon, Monday Night Raw is going to heat up the action.
encoded: There will be another big WWE PPV upon us before we know it. Royal Rumble has only just left the rear view, and Elimination Chamber is already around the corner. With a few weeks to go before the next big event, things are ramping up. The WWE champ has a new rival, new faces are looking to make their mark and some familiar faces are in trouble. RadioTimes.com rounds up what to expect on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw. Best of enemies After last week’s fiery opening, Drew McIntyre will want a piece of flesh. Usually when a good guy goes bad, people clamour for an explanation but Sheamus has already given us that. He’s a multi-time world champ who doesn't want to be known as Drew’s best mate anymore. He wants his gold back. WWE Champion Drew McIntyre will not be handing it over. Hurt by his friend’s betrayal last week, the Scot will come in ready for a fight. He’s willing to give Sheamus a shot at the strap, and though that might not be for a few weeks, that doesn't mean they can't have a bit of a scrap in the meantime. Don't be surprised if fists and, well, feet fly. Asuka wobbles on throne After being pinned twice in three weeks, Asuka’s title is under threat. The precise location of that threat is not super clear, though. Last week she was pinned by the girl that glows, Naomi, but she’s in the hunt for the tag team titles. A fortnight before it was Alexa Bliss who got the pinfall victory, but she’s entangled in The Fiend and Randy Orton’s rivalry. The Empress of Tomorrow is nobody’s sole focus, but being in everyone’s peripherals isn't a particularly safe place either. Asuka hasn’t defended her title at a PPV since Clash of Champions in September. She beat Zelina Vega that night, who hasn't been with WWE for almost two months now. Asuka needs a challenger. Priest stands out Last week, after a strong showing in the mens’ Royal Rumble match, Damian Priest knocked off a former-WWE Champion in a one-on-one match. That champion was, yes, The Miz, but Priest loo…

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WWE Raw results – recap, winners and losers (February 1st)
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date: 2021-02-04T17:10:30.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Following on from the drama of Royal Rumble, here's all the top action from Monday Night Raw.
encoded: Just hours after Edge and Bianca BelAir shocked the world and punched their ticket to WrestleMania, WWE was back to hit us with more in-ring action. Royal Rumble saw several shock results and even more shocking returns, with all this action bleeding into another hard-hitting edition of Monday Night Raw. RadioTimes.com rounds up who left this week’s episode with the biggest grins and the foulest moods after another night of drama. WINNER – Sheamus And there we go. One kick and the Celtic Warrior is back in the title picture. On Monday night, he Brogue Kick-ed his long time bestie, Drew McIntyre, and stamped his authority on the WWE title hunt. The former world champion’s night was short but his actions got the job done. Be it inside the Elimination Chamber later this month or outside of it (but at the PPV of the same name), the next time Drew McIntyre puts his WWE Championship on the line, a red-hot, determined Sheamus will be involved. WINNER – The Hurt Business If there’s one word to describe The Hurt Business it is ruthless. The faction went into Monday night with all their gold on the line, and left with it all still around their waists. Bobby Lashley, in a foul mood after his Rumble dream was dashed the night before, mauled poor Riddle, trapping him in the Full Nelson for so long that he got DQed. He was relentless and left the Original Bro asking the refs where he was. Things went even better for Raw Tag Team champions Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin. They faced the Lucha House Party and saw them off with little alarm. Despite some bickering during the match, a delightful Pay Dirt from Benjamin earned the 1-2-3. The Hurt Business roll on. LOSER – Asuka Simply put, The Empress of Tomorrow is one of the most dominant champions WWE has ever seen. From going over a year unbeaten in NXT to holding multiple titles across both main roster shows, few have been booked stronger than Asuka. In the last few weeks however, Asuka has been pinned clean by Alexa Bliss, l…

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List of current WWE Champions – Universal Champion, WWE Champion, Women's Champions and more
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date: 2021-02-03T14:32:37.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Find out who holds all the gold on Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown!
encoded: With WWE’s main shows airing twice a week and the company creating new special events all the time, its titles are constantly on the move. There’s always an Elimination Chamber or a Money in the Bank cash in to swap gold to another waist or an injury leaving another vacant. So, unless you’re thinking about the 24/7 Title which, more often than not, R-Truth holds, has just lost or is about to win for the 89th time, it’s good to check in sometimes. RadioTimes.com rounds up all of the champions across Raw and Smackdown. WWE Champion (Raw) Drew McIntyre After seeing off challenges from the likes of Randy Orton and Goldberg, McIntyre stands strong atop Monday Night Raw. It's going to take a once-in-a-lifetime effort to dethrone the Scottish hero. Universal Champion (Smackdown) Roman Reigns Whether it's using a collection of powerful moves, the interference of Jey Uso or the brilliant tactics of Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns is the Head of the Table on the blue brand. And he's going nowhere. Raw Women’s Champion Asuka She may have lost her tag team title at Royal Rumble but the Empress of Tomorrow is still leading the Raw Women's division. Can anyone put a stop to her dominant reign? Smackdown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks Ever since cutting ties with her best friend Bayley, Sasha Banks has been on a roll. She took the title from the Role Model in a brutal Hell in a Cell match last year and has kept it safe ever since. United States Champion (Raw) Bobby Lashley The premier athlete of The Hurt Business, Bobby Lashley has never looked this good in WWE. He's an absolute Goliath that can make anyone tap in his devastating Full Nelson submission. Intercontinental Champion (Smackdown) Big E Big E's trajectory has only been up since taking a hiatus from his New Day brothers on Monday Night Raw. This is his second IC title reign, having also won the title back in 2013! Raw Tag Team Champions The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander) Yes, the Hurt Business is dripping i…

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WWE Smackdown matches and predictions – February 5th
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date: 2021-02-03T09:30:34.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: With lots of questions still up in the air from Royal Rumble, here's what to expect on this week's Friday Night Smackdown.
encoded: Six days removed from a jam-packed, thrill-a-minute Royal Rumble PPV, Smackdown will bound back onto our screens to continue us down the road to WrestleMania. With the buzz of the Rumble still hanging in the air, superstars will be looking forward to what these results mean for their immediate futures. RadioTimes.com rounds up what to expect on this week’s episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown. Roman stands tall Everything Paul Heyman says is true. Roman Reigns, the Tribal Chief, the Head of the Table, is the top competitor in WWE. He might not win clean like Drew, or want multiple titles like Asuka, but he is cold, clinical and gets the job done. Champions survive, and on Sunday night, Roman Reigns survived. Kevin Owens put in a monumental effort at Royal Rumble and, be it for a golf cart, a low blow and a Guillotine, he’d be the new Universal champion. Yet, he isn’t and it is Reigns who still rules over WWE’s blue brand. No doubt Paul Heyman will help him make that fact known on Friday. Banks moves on Speaking of champions retaining their titles, The Boss made Carmella tap once again at Royal Rumble and should now be looking forward. The Queen of Staten Island has been a thorn in Banks’ side ever since she became champion, but now a new challenger should emerge. Sasha has been one of the top superstars in WWE for some time now and deserves a big challenge to take this title reign to the next level. The EST is the B.E.S.T. That challenger? It could well be the roughest, toughest, most Royal-Rumble-est womens’ superstar in WWE, Bianca BelAir. After entering the Royal Rumble at number three, BelAir outlasted all 29 other competitors, tossing the phenomenal Rhea Ripley over the top rope. BelAir’s promo after her massive win on Sunday night was brilliant, full of genuine emotion and was the next step in creating another headline act in WWE. Expect the EST of WWE to come out full of energy and excitement, and who knows, she may just announce which champion she wants to …

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WWE Raw matches and predictions – February 1st
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date: 2021-02-01T16:34:15.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: With Royal Rumble still fresh in the memory, here's all the action we can expect on a huge episode of Monday Night Raw.
encoded: Last night, dreams came true. New champions were crowned, new faces made a statement and WWE Royal Rumble history was made. We even got a prediction or two right! Yet, WWE can’t stand still. Raw is here, just 24 hours out from the PPV’s conclusion, to shed some light on what last night’s results mean for the future of the business. RadioTimes.com rounds up what you can expect to see on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, featuring some of the biggest match-ups and predictions. Edge did it He actually did it. Even from number one spot, Edge’s grit, determination and will to never give up has taken him to WrestleMania. The moment he eliminated Randy Orton to win the Rumble match, all these years after having to retire before his time, will go down as one of the all-time great Royal Rumble moments. We need him to be on Monday Night Raw just to let that sink in. Just to confirm that we didn’t imagine it, that it did actually happen and nobody can take it away. Whether the Rated-R Superstar gives any hints to which champion he will now challenge at the Show of Shows or not, witnessing a jubilant Edge promo is what we all need right now. Drew is still the King It was just as billed. It was swift, it was hard-hitting and it was box office. Drew McIntyre v Goldberg at Royal Rumble was a big bang of powerhouse action and in the end the Scottish WWE Champion kept his crown. Drew will still be reeling after surviving multiple Spears and a Jackhammer from one of the most destructive to ever do it, but he’ll now be looking for his next hurdle. The threat could come from any avenue, but with The Miz failing to deliver on his Money in the Bank cash-in promise, he’ll surely want to make his presence known once more. Bliss and Orton clash With Alexa Bliss swamped and eliminated by Rhea Ripley during the women’s Royal Rumble and Randy Orton failing to get past his bitter enemy Edge, it’s fair to say neither superstar’s night went quite to plan. It’s time to move on from that dis…

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WWE Royal Rumble 2021 predictions and confirmed match card
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date: 2021-01-31T09:00:00.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Raw, Smackdown and NXT superstars will be hoping to punch their tickets to WrestleMania at this Sunday’s Royal Rumble - here’s what we know of the event and our predictions
encoded: Every year in WWE, fans and superstars alike wait for Royal Rumble. Midnight on Sunday 31st January is when WWE turns things up to 11. The event is one of the biggest nights on the wrestling calendar and this year’s edition should be packed with all the shocks, high-spots and returning faces that make a WWE Network subscription worth the price-tag. Here are all of the matches currently scheduled for Royal Rumble. Mens’ Royal Rumble match These days WWE has enough elite talent to fill three mens' Royal Rumble matches. Doing just one means some big names will miss out. Drew Gulak won't be involved, Ricochet won't be involved, but a selection of the biggest names in the company will be. Thirty men will enter the ring, but only one will be left standing, having earned a spot in the main event of WrestleMania. Heavy favourites in this year's match will be the big names like Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles, and whilst wildcards like Shinsuke Nakamura, Jey Uso and Otis will be set to surprise a few. Feuds will continue - expect to see Bobby Lashley and Riddle clash - while new and returning faces will drop jaws to the floor. Whatever happens, it’s going to be a cracking hour of sports entertainment. Our prediction: Edge throws Randy Orton over the top rope to win the Royal Rumble match Womens’ Royal Rumble match The same goes for the women's roster. We’ll see a collection of the most elite competitors in the world attempt to steal the show and bag themselves a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. All eyes will be on the likes of Charlotte Flair, Bayley and Alexa Bliss, but don't write off the impact of those with a point to prove, like Liv Morgan, Peyton Royce and Shayna Bazler. We can’t wait for this. Our prediction: Rhea Ripley throws Charlotte Flair over the top rope to win the Royal Rumble match Drew McIntyre (c) v Goldberg - WWE Championship You know it’s WrestleMania season when two things happen. Firstly, Royal Rumble, granted. Second? Goldberg gets a title match…

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WWE Smackdown results - recap, winners and losers (January 29th)
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date: 2021-01-30T18:25:12.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: With Royal Rumble just a couple of days away, Friday Night Smackdown set the stage for a massive evening of WWE action
encoded: From the moment Daniel Bryan welcomed us to Royal Rumble weekend, the stakes were set rather high. We saw wins for superstars on the rise and more of disappointment for those in need of change. The Rumble go-home-show gave us a just flavour of what to expect on Sunday night. Here are your top performers and biggest losers from this week’s Friday Night Smackdown: WINNER - Braun Strowman The last action before Royal Rumble was just as chaotic as the traditional thirty-man match itself. Daniel Bryan, AJ Styles, Sami Zayn, Big E, Shinsuke Nakamura, Cesaro, Sheamus, Otis, The Miz and John Morrison (phew!) faced off in a ten-man tag, hitting signature offense after signature offence, even after the pinfall. That was until a wrecking ball cleared the ring. The return of Braun Strowman hyped Royal Rumble perfectly. Here’s the superstar with the most eliminations in the match’s history, reminding us all what damage a big man can truly do. The Strowman Express tore through AJ Styles before absolutely manhandling an in-form Cesaro and recent Intercontinental champion Sami Zayn. He’ll have a big role to play come Sunday night. WINNER - Bianca BelAir Bayley held the Smackdown Women’s Championship for a record 379 days. She saw off all comers in 2020, until Sasha Banks solved the puzzle and toppled the Role Model. Bayley was one of the hottest, most in-form superstars in WWE last year, and Bianca BelAir beat her clean in the middle of the ring on Friday night. Rightly billed as the biggest win of her career, the victory makes the EST of WWE a top tier competitor in the women's division. That’s how much this win should do. BelAir is a phenomenal athlete with a shining personality. A marquee victory, in a rivalry that should run for some time, will give her real momentum en route to a future title feud. LOSER - Kevin Owens To win the Universal Championship on Sunday, Kevin Owens needs to be at his absolute best. The champion, Roman Reigns, is bulletproof at the moment, with Jey Uso…

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WWE Raw results - recap, winners and losers (January 25th)
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date: 2021-01-30T15:54:29.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Championship matches, title implications and Royal Rumble hype, here are all the biggest talking points from this week's Monday Night Raw
encoded: Airing just six days before one of the most exciting events on the WWE calendar, every superstar wanted to make an impact on this week’s episode of Raw. From those trying to earn an opportunity to those trying to convince us all that this is their time, Monday night was the breeding ground for so many looking to build momentum. So, here are the superstars who came out of Monday night stronger and those who hit a roadblock this week on WWE’s red brand: WINNER - Drew McIntyre and Goldberg We hadn't seen the WWE Champion, or his challenger, live on WWE television since Goldberg issued his challenge to the Scottish destroyer. COVID-19 hit Drew McIntyre this month and thankfully the champion was able to overcome it during the past two weeks. The return of these two goliaths needed to build hype for their Royal Rumble clash - and that it did. Just as Goldberg’s matches are hard-hitting and over in a flash, so was this promo. The two men stood face-to-face, built tension and hit their finishers on the pot-stirring Miz and John Morrison. Their spot was exactly what it needed to be. WINNER - Sheamus The Celtic Warrior spent 2020 finding his feet in WWE once more. After a few years of success alongside Cesaro, as part of The Bar, in 2020 Sheamus went solo again. He feuded in the mid-card with the likes of Jeff Hardy and Big E, before linking-up with Drew McIntyre on Raw. The Fella had looked good, but until this week, he seemed still a step away from the big time. A very strong match against John Morrison, followed by a handicap match against both Morrison and his tag-team partner, The Miz, changed all that. The Great White may have lost the second match-up, but in agreeing to fight against the odds and in battling, resisting and taking his licks, Sheamus looked like a genuine force once more. This is a great start to a renewed push, but it needs to be capitalised on. LOSER - Alexa Bliss For the second week on the spin, Alexa Bliss faced Asuka in the main event. After pinning…

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WWE predictions – Raw and Smackdown preview
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date: 2021-01-25T14:00:19.000Z
creator: Jake Wilson
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
description: Find out what is set to happen on the final Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown before WWE's Royal Rumble PPV.
encoded: We have arrived, breathe it in. That smell in the air is the scent of 29 superstars being tossed over the top rope, and one left standing with a ticket to WrestleMania in hand. Twice. Yes, it’s Royal Rumble on Sunday evening, and WWE is set ablaze. Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown should be packed to hype the biggest show of the year so far. Apart from a lot of jaw-jacking and fist-fighting, here’s what to expect this week in WWE. McIntyre and Goldberg face-off Six days before their highly-anticipated clash at Royal Rumble, WWE Champion Drew McIntyre and the legendary Goldberg will both return to Raw. The super Scotsman is hoped to have overcome COVID-19, which has kept him off the previous two episodes of Raw, and he’ll finally stand face-to-face with the part-timer who challenged him at Raw Legends Night. These two behemoths are going to shake the ThunderDome to its foundations at Royal Rumble, but on Monday, it will all be about raising the intensity. Alexa Bliss takes control Last week’s Monday Night Raw ended with Alexa Bliss turning into something we’ve never seen before. Just as a switch flips to turn Bray Wyatt into The Fiend, Bliss turned into a calm, creepy, clinical character mid-way through her match against Raw women’s champion Asuka, then controlling the dual-champion and pinning her clean in the middle of the ring. The women’s division changed with that result and Raw will only become a darker place because of it. Expect Bliss to move even closer to the title picture this week. Reigns puts Owens on notice After getting one over on Roman Reigns last week – and powerbombing him through the announcer’s table – Kevin Owens will have to watch his back on Friday Night Smackdown. Reigns will not have taken well to being shown up, so will likely set his cousin Jey Uso and the nefarious mind of Paul Heyman to work on making Owens and WWE official Adam Pearce’s lives a little less comfortable. We might not see any of these superstars in action, but w…

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