WWE: Leader of Major Faction Says He Finally Gave Up on Recruiting Former Intercontinental Champion – ‘I Tried to Help
Karrion Kross expresses disappointment in Sami Zayn’s Royal Rumble performance, particularly regarding his elimination by Jey Uso, despite previous attempts to influence Zayn’s direction.
Karrion Kross has expressed his frustration with Sami Zayn’s choices during the 2025 Royal Rumble match. While Kross actively worked to persuade Zayn to turn against Cody Rhodes and his allies prior to the event, Zayn maintained his loyalty, even showing concern for both Rhodes and Kevin Owens during their ladder match.
During Rhodes’ match against Owens, Zayn’s presence was noted as he checked on both competitors following several dangerous spots. This display of loyalty preceded his own participation in the Royal Rumble match, where Jey Uso ultimately eliminated him.
He was brutally beaten in front of his family in Montreal by the guy and he decides to help him up in the Rumble leading to him getting eliminated by his relative.
I tried to help. 🤷♂️
He could won the whole thing.— Karrion Kross ⏳ (@realKILLERkross) February 2, 2025
Kross addressed the situation directly on social media, highlighting his previous attempts to guide Zayn.
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He was brutally beaten in front of his family in Montreal by the guy and he decides to help him up in the Rumble, leading to him getting eliminated by his relative. I tried to help. 🤷♂️ He could (have) won the whole thing.
WWE Missed Major Opportunities at Royal Rumble, Says Analyst
During the WWE Royal Rumble Review and BreakDown episode on Sportskeeda’s YouTube channel, Vince Russo offered his perspective on a missed opportunity involving Zayn during the ladder match.
They had that shot of Cody standing out on the desk and he was cutting the promo on a beaten and bloodied Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn should have said something to Cody. He should have fired back because a friend at that time would have done that.
And it wouldn’t have meant that Sami Zayn was a heel. It would have been his true emotions. Like, bro, ‘You beat the guy half to death. Okay, you won. You got your hand raised. It’s over.’ They should have had Sami say something to Cody right there. I just think they missed a good, realistic opportunity.
WWE announced that Cody Rhodes sustained multiple injuries during his ladder match against Kevin Owens, while Owens’ condition remains undisclosed following his dangerous ladder spot.
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John Cena Sparks Major Reaction with Electrifying Promo on RAW
Fightful Select reports WWE management was highly pleased with the Brussels crowd reaction to John Cena’s first appearance as a villain since his Elimination Chamber heel turn.
The Brussels fans greeted Cena with thunderous boos and loud “you sold out” chants before he could even begin speaking. The crowd immediately erupted into the familiar dueling chants of “let’s go Cena” versus “Cena sucks” that have followed him throughout his career.
Cena proceeded to address the WWE Universe directly, calling them “awful” and accusing them of “bullying him into being a puppet.” He further claimed the fans had “ruined his retirement tour,” cementing his new antagonistic persona.
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The segment reached its peak when Cody Rhodes interrupted Cena’s tirade. Rhodes told Cena that fans had given him “their best for 25 years because they believed in him.”
When Cena attempted to respond, Rhodes cut him off with a stinging rebuke:
I want to wrestle the old Cena at WrestleMania 41, not this whiny b**.
Rhodes’ comment sent the crowd into another frenzy, forcing Cena to exit the ring in silence while fans serenaded him with “na na na na, hey hey, goodbye.”
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WWE management has reportedly expressed significant satisfaction with how the entire segment unfolded. The strong reaction from fans, both positive and negative, has positioned Cena’s character change as a major talking point as WWE builds toward WrestleMania 41.
WWE Issues Warning to Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins Following Major Announcement
Triple H promotes the upcoming face-to-face meeting between Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins scheduled for SmackDown in Bologna, Italy following Rollins’ announcement on RAW.
Triple H has sent a message to WWE fans regarding the upcoming confrontation between Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins. The three superstars will come face-to-face on the next episode of SmackDown in Bologna, Italy.
Initially, only Reigns and Punk were scheduled to appear on the blue brand this week. Rollins has now inserted himself into the situation, announcing his intention to confront both rivals during his promo on this week’s RAW.
Triple H promoted the segment on X, building anticipation for the three-way confrontation.
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Get ready Bologna…@WWERomanReigns, @CMPunk, & @WWERollins in the same ring.
Reigns and Punk previously teamed together at the Survivor Series: WarGames Premium Live Event alongside the rest of the OG Bloodline. The group defeated The Bloodline in the Men’s WarGames Match.
The interaction between these three top WWE superstars continues to build toward potential matchups as WrestleMania season progresses. WWE has not yet announced which matches will involve these competitors at the upcoming premium live events.
Mystery Partner for Jey Uso on Next RAW Possibly Revealed
Following Jey Uso’s quick victory and tag team challenge on RAW, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry suggests on social media he might be the mystery partner for next week’s match in Glasgow.
Jey Uso will compete in a major WWE tag team match on next week’s RAW alongside a mystery partner. Following Monday’s show in Brussels, a reigning World Champion teased that he might step in to help The YEET Master.
The March 17 edition of RAW saw Jey in action against Austin Theory in a singles match. The Samoan star swiftly defeated the former United States Champion in a bout that lasted approximately 30 seconds. As commentator Corey Graves noted, even Jey’s entrance lasted longer than the contest itself.
This quick victory led to an angry Grayson Waller challenging Jey. The Australian demanded that Jey find a mystery partner to face A-Town Down Under during the March 24 episode of RAW in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Shortly after this development, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter), accompanied by his signature catchphrase. The Prestigious One strongly suggested he might appear as Jey’s mystery partner on next week’s flagship show.
The potential partnership comes as RAW continues its European tour, with Glasgow being Hendry’s hometown. If the TNA Champion does appear, it would represent a significant cross-promotional moment between WWE and TNA Wrestling.
WWE has not officially confirmed who will team with Jey for the tag team match against Waller and Theory. The reveal will likely come during next week’s RAW from Glasgow’s OVO Hydro arena.
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