📰 Raquel Rodriguez agrees with Charlotte Flair on age ‘double standard’ between male and female wrestlers
Charlotte Flair addressed the double standard in pro wrestling regarding age and career longevity, comparing it to her male colleagues like Cody Rhodes and John Cena. She emphasized the need for women to have the same amount of years in the industry as men, rather than just equal opportunities. Raquel Rodriguez supported Flair’s views, highlighting the challenges women face as they age in the industry compared to men. Rodriguez mentioned the importance of rest and recuperation as wrestlers age, acknowledging the physical limitations that come with aging. She expressed admiration for the hard work and talent of female wrestlers and emphasized the need for them to continue to shine in the industry. Rodriguez will participate in the Evolution event, where she and Roxanne Perez will defend their tag-team titles in a fatal four-way match.
📰 WWE star Drew McIntyre dishes on how he finally got his ‘bored at work’ shirt made
WWE star Drew McIntyre returned to the ring on “Friday Night SmackDown” wearing a T-shirt with the words “Bored At Work,” inspired by his social media post during WrestleMania matches. McIntyre expressed his persistence in getting the shirt made, despite initial doubts from decision-makers. The shirt’s irony lies in people wearing it to their actual jobs, reflecting McIntyre’s WrestleMania tweets. McIntyre’s shirt is a top seller on WWE Shop, and he is set to face Randy Orton at Saturday Night’s Main Event, his first match since May. McIntyre’s clear vision and belief in what works have led to the success of his unique merchandise.
📰 Chargers’ Najee Harris sustains ‘superficial eye injury’ during fireworks mishap at holiday event, agent says
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris sustained a superficial eye injury in a fireworks mishap at a Fourth of July event, according to his agent Doug Hendrickson. Despite the incident, Harris is expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season. The mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees, but details about the other injured individuals were not disclosed. Harris, who signed a one-year deal with the Chargers worth $5.25 million in the offseason, is part of a backfield that includes several other players. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2021 draft and has had a successful career so far, accumulating over 4,000 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns in 68 games.
📰 Charles Barkley says he would support Auburn’s Bruce Pearl if he ran for US Senate
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley expressed his support for Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl potentially running for U.S. Senate, despite not wanting him to leave the team he has coached for the past 11 years. Barkley respects and trusts Pearl’s decisions and acknowledges his success in making Auburn basketball relevant. Pearl’s consideration for the Senate seat comes as the current holder, Tommy Tuberville, plans to run for governor of Alabama. Pearl’s political influence has grown over the past two years, with his vocal support for Israel and endorsement of President Trump’s handling of Middle East conflicts. Despite potential differences in political views, Barkley remains supportive of Pearl but acknowledges the impact his departure would have on the basketball program.
📰 Boxer Jake Paul touts former opponent Ben Askren’s perseverance during ex-UFC star’s bout with serious illness
Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren revealed he underwent a double lung transplant after battling pneumonia. Askren’s wife, Amy, shared that he was placed on a ventilator in June and on a donor list for a lung transplant on June 24. YouTube star Jake Paul praised Askren for his toughness during the illness, calling him “one of the toughest fighters.” Askren mentioned he had no recollection of the past six weeks and read his wife’s journal to learn about his experiences, including “dying” four times and losing 50 pounds. Askren, known for his wrestling career and MMA fights, retired after a loss to Demian Maia in 2019 and had a record of 19-2 with one no contest. In April 2021, Askren faced Paul in a boxing match, which Paul won by technical knockout in the first round.
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