WWE News Roundup: Legendary name sends a message after retirement announcement, Paul Heyman gets emotional, Goldberg on Triple H
Welcome to another edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling's WWE News Roundup where we aim to cover all the top stories making rounds in the world of sports entertainment juggernaut. Today's piece will cover topics about Triple H and Paul Heyman, among others.
Also, a legendary superstar recently sent a heartfelt message to Bayley following her retirement announcement. So without any delay, let's check it out and more:
#1. WWE RAW results
The buildup to SummerSlam continued on RAW last night as Drew McIntyre and CM Punk shared the ring with the guest referee for their match- Seth Rollins. We also saw Damage CTRL make their return after a brief hiatus while three members of the Wyatt Sicks took off their masks. The show ended with a brawl between Gunther and Damian Priest.
Here are the complete results from the show:
- The Creed Brothers def. Alpha Academy
- Bronson Reed def. Sheamus
- Jey Uso def. Carlito
- Karrion Kross def. Xavier Woods
- Sami Zayn def. Dominik Mysterio via DQ
- Sonya Deville, Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark def. Lyra Valkyria, Katana Chance & Kayden Carter
- Gunther def. Finn Balor via KO
#2. Paul Heyman sends an emotional message
Paul Heyman is one of the greatest pro wrestling managers of all time. The Wiseman got inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame earlier this year. He recently shared an anecdote about Ernie Roth aka The Grand Wizard who gave him his Wizard glasses before his death:
"Both in prep for the WWE Hall of Fame exhibit in Philadelphia on WrestleMania weekend, and also looking for items in advance of tonight's A&E Biography, I went through a whole bunch of old boxes looking for rare, unique items that would make people exclaim, "WOW" or "OMG! Look at that!" I didn't really have the time before 'Mania nor while shooting this doc, but ... From 1983, shortly before his death, The Grand Wizard (Ernie Roth) turned to me in Madison Square Garden and handed me his "Wizard" glasses. He said 'One day, young man, you'll look at these and laugh.' After all these years, it's my pleasure to share this with you..."
Paul Heyman was written off WWE programming following an attack from The Bloodline. He is expected to return with Roman Reigns.
#3. Goldberg comments on his relationship with Triple H
Goldberg has been taking shots at WWE over the past few years. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, the WCW veteran recently shined the light on his relationship with Triple H, noting that while they started on a sour note, they're at a "good place" now.
"I haven’t talked to Triple H in a long time. It was extremely rocky in the beginning. But I think I think we're at a good place. Man. I have nothing but respect for him, man. He's turned an interesting situation into a very successful situation and very profitable and I'm proud of it man. Good job," Goldberg said.
#4. Meiko Satumura sends a message to Bayley
Meiko Satumura made her WWE in-ring return during the company's recently concluded tour of Japan. The legendary female star also announced her retirement shortly after, noting that she will hang up her wrestling boots next year.
The 44-year-old also faced Bayley for her title in one of the house show matches, following which she sent a heartfelt message to The Role Model:
Satomura is a former NXT UK Women's Champion. She has not made any appearances on the main roster but is a renowned name in the Japanese pro wrestling circuit.