Buff Bagwell Wrestling Legend Has Leg Amputated
Wrestling legend Buff Bagwell had a significant portion of his right leg amputated on Thursday.
The former WCW star's good friend, Steve Stasiak, announced the news on Friday morning ... writing in a Facebook post complications from a car crash five years ago led to the serious surgery.
"The injuries from his 2020 accident never fully healed," Stasiak wrote. "He gave it everything he had to avoid this outcome -- but that fight led him here."
Jelly Roll Chokeslams Logan Paul Through Desk ... 'Kimmel' Turns WWE!!!
Logan Paul found out the hard way not to call Jelly Roll a "greasy, redneck prison rat" ... 'cause the WWE Superstar ended up chokeslammed through a freakin' desk as a result -- right on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
The 40-year-old singer was tapped to guest host the late-night show during Kimmel's yearly summer vacation ... and it was only right to interview his upcoming tag team partner, Randy Orton, ahead of "SummerSlam" in New Jersey next month -- where the two will face off against Paul and Drew McIntyre.
Jelly Roll chokeslams Logan Paul through a table on Jimmy Kimmel live after Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton started brawling.
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McIntyre apparently couldn't wait until the showdown at MetLife Stadium, 'cause he actually ended up crashing the Q&A ... and after directing some trash talk toward JR, Orton and the Scottish Warrior got into a scrap that wound up backstage.
Damian Priest Bad Bunny's Got Open Invite To WWE ... Whenever He's Ready!!!
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It's been over two years since Bad Bunny stepped foot in a WWE ring ... but even the guy he whooped on in a match can't wait for his return -- with Damian Priest telling TMZ Sports he's got an open invite to come back anytime!!
We caught up with Priest out in NYC ... where we asked him when he hoped to see the singer put down the mic and lace up the wrestling boots again.
"Whenever he's ready," Priest said. "That's up to him, as far as like when he's ready physically and mentally. Easy for me to say next week, but he has to be actually ready."
49ers' Drew Moss I'm Dating Brock Lesnar's Daughter!
Love is in the air for NFL offensive lineman Drew Moss and Brock Lesnar's daughter, Mya ... the two just confirmed they're in a serious relationship!!!
Moss hard launched the romance on his Instagram this week ... sharing two photos of them at a recent wedding with the caption, "Forever wedding date❤️."
In one of the pics, they can be seen flashing big grins as they pose next to each other for a camera. In the other, Moss planted a big kiss on his boo's cheek.
Seth Rollins Knee Injury 'Doesn't Look Good' ... Triple H Says
Seth Rollins' knee injury might be as bad as it looked ... as Triple H provided an update on the WWE Superstar's status on Sunday -- and it's not giving much hope for fans.
Rollins suffered the ailment Saturday night in Atlanta during his match with LA Knight ... and roughly 24 hours later, the promotion's COO admitted it "doesn't look good."
Did Seth Rollins tweak his knee?#SNME pic.twitter.com/O19Fwi8Dnj
— The Movement - Pro Wrestling (@TheMovementXx) July 13, 2025 @TheMovementXx
Triple H opened up on the incident while meeting with the media after Sunday's all-women's "Evolution" event ... and he said early tests were inconclusive about the full extent of the injury.
Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch Beach House Burglarized
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A Southern California beach house belonging to Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch was burglarized on Tuesday morning, TMZ Sports has learned.
Cops tell us ... the WWE Superstars' Playa Del Rey pad was hit at around 3 AM, just hours after Lynch and Rollins performed at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. for Monday Night RAW.
Penta got Paul Heyman out here cutting promos in Spanish 😭😂
— Public Enemies Podcast (@PublicEnemiesHQ) July 8, 2025 @PublicEnemiesHQ
Seth Rollins leaned over to Bronson Reed and said “When did this mf learn Spanish???” 😭😂 #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/VboUbLw7Pj
We're told no one was inside the home at the time of the break-in.
CM Punk Apologizes To Saudi Arabian Fans ... For 'Blood Money' Post
CM Punk is revisiting his infamous tweet to WWE Superstar The Miz about his involvement in the company's shows in Saudi Arabia ... issuing an apology to the fans and saying "everything is a lesson learned."
Punk's initial comment came as a response to Miz in a heated exchange in 2019 ... with the former telling the latter to "Go suck a blood money covered d*** in Saudi Arabia you f***ing dork."
Fast forward to Friday -- Punk took part in the Night of Champions kickoff show in Riyadh ... and the home crowd certainly didn't forget his past words -- with folks in attendance booing him as he made his entrance.
Tom Brady Rips Up Eli Manning Jersey ... Eli Fights Back!!!
Eli Manning and Tom Brady are reigniting their rivalry ... but not on the gridiron -- at Fanatics Fest 2025 in New York City!!
The Super Bowl 42 and 46 opponents were in the Big Apple, taking in the sights and sounds of the massive fan experience. During the event ... Brady made his way over to the WWE entrance ramp, where fans are welcomed to perform their own walkout.
It's chaos at @FanaticsFest! 👀@TomBrady just ripped up an @EliManning jersey, and that wasn't going to fly with Eli! 🤣@Fanatics pic.twitter.com/VvjNGzxKTC
— WWE (@WWE) June 20, 2025 @WWE
The 47-year-old took on the bad guy role ... stomping and spitting on a Jets jersey and ripping up an Eli jersey -- with the NYC crowd hitting him with boos.
'WWE 2K25' Jalen Brunson From Top Rope!!! Knicks Star Added To Game
The WWE is collecting NBA stars like Infinity Stones at this point ... 'cause the promotion's official video game just added Jalen Brunson into the mix!!
The news was revealed on Wednesday ... when "WWE 2K25" dropped a new trailer featuring the Knicks guard as part of the upcoming "Dunk & Destruction Pack."
From buckets to body slams, @jalenbrunson1 crosses over to the ring in #WWE2K25's Dunk & Destruction Pack 🔜 #NBA pic.twitter.com/Ya0HNGkBGV
— #WWE2K25 (@WWEgames) June 18, 2025 @WWEgames
In the clip, the two-time NBA All-Star does a walk-out entrance to the wrestling ring ... wearing the same shirt he rocked when he was in the actual WWE ring last year.
Hulk Hogan Deathbed Rumors Bogus, Brother ... At Hospital For Neck, Back Issues
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Hulk Hogan is NOT on his last legs -- TMZ Sports is told the WWE legend was hospitalized to address lingering neck and back issues this week ... but he is by no means on his deathbed.
The speculation started when local radio guy Bubba the Love Sponge went on air and stated he heard the wrestling icon was in bad shape -- to the point where his loved ones were getting called in to say their goodbyes.
It's not officially confirmed, but Bubba The Love Sponge is saying Hulk Hogan is in the hospital, and "might not make it." pic.twitter.com/YIgCcZAcNR
— James of WebIsJericho.com (@WebGuyJames) June 18, 2025 @WebGuyJames
Bubba couched a lot of his intel ... claiming his source was rock solid, but things could have changed since his last communication with them.
Liv Morgan Suffers Shoulder Injury ... During 'Raw' Match
Liv Morgan might be out of action for the foreseeable future ... as the WWE Superstar seemingly injured her shoulder just moments after her match got underway on "Monday Night Raw."
It all went down after Morgan took on Kairi Sane in a one-on-one showdown in Green Bay. During their scrap, Sane grabbed hold of Liv's leg to execute a takedown ... and when she hit the mat -- Liv immediately reached for her shoulder and rolled out of the ring.
Liv Morgan just injured her shoulder area and rolled out of the ring
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When the broadcast slowed the replay, you could see her right shoulder appeared to pop out of place.
Ric Flair Pulls Out Of Fan Meet-And-Greet ... Putting Health First
Ric Flair is pulling the plug on a meet-and-greet with fans in Mississippi ... with the WWE legend citing his battle with melanoma, saying it's "nothing to play with."
The 76-year-old shared the news Monday morning on social media, writing he has "a lot of health issues that I need to attend to."
To All My Dear Friends And Fans- I Am So Sorry, That I Will Not Be Able To See You Tuesday. I Have Health Issues, That I Need To Attend To. As I Have Procrastinated Putting My Health First In The Past. Melanoma, I Have Found Out, Is Nothing To Play With. I Promise To See You… pic.twitter.com/v3qpQwKxPj
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) June 16, 2025 @RicFlairNatrBoy
"I have procrastinated putting my health first in the past," Flair wrote.
Brock Lesnar Daughter Conquers NCAA Track & Field Championships ... Wins Shot Put Title
Championship genes run in the Lesnar family ... 'cause Brock's daughter, Mya, just added some more hardware to the family trophy case -- winning the 2025 NCAA Division I shot put title!!
Brock's oldest child was in Eugene, Oregon, for the Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week ... with Mya representing Colorado State.
Mya Lesnar, daughter of Brock Lesnar, wins the NCAA shot put championship on her FIRST throw (19.01m) 🤯👏 pic.twitter.com/nhvC9iYkOO
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 13, 2025 @BleacherReport
Already being tapped as the favorite to take home the gold, the senior beat out the competition with a throw of 19.01m. The next closest was a thrower from Illinois ... who finished second with a throw of 18.85m.
WWE Wrestler Tiffany Stratton One-Ups Taylor Lewan Throws Incredibly Bad First Pitch
Taylor Lewan can breathe a little sigh of relief following his terrible first pitch at the St. Louis Cardinals game last week ... 'cause WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton just gave him a run for his money with an even worse attempt.
The WWE Women's Champion was out in Flushing, Queens, on Thursday to catch the Mets' series finale against the Washington Nationals ... but before the outing, she was given the honors to throw the ceremonial toss.
Stratton -- rocking a custom Mets City Connect jersey with her name on it -- opted not to go with the full windup as Lewan did for his attempt. While she didn't sail it to the left, she did throw it well over the catcher at home plate ... with some comparing it to a bit of an eephus pitch.
Brie Bella In Talks For WWE Comeback ... Ahead of 'Evolution'
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Nikki Bella appears to be on a collision course with Liv Morgan inside the WWE ring ... but she might not be going into battle alone -- TMZ Sports has learned her sister, Brie Bella, could enter the mix!!
A source with direct knowledge tells us ... Nikki's twin is in talks to unretire and help her sister kick some ass at the promotion's all-women Pay-Per-view event, "Evolution," next month.
We're told Brie is pissed about Morgan referencing Nikki's highly publicized split from Artem Chigvintsev -- who was arrested for domestic violence in August 2024, resulting in the couple's divorce a month later.
Liv Morgan Ruthless Shot At Nikki Bella Divorce ... During WWE 'Raw'
Nikki Bella was back in a WWE ring after making her surprise return at the "Royal Rumble" in January ... and one coworker gave her anything but a warm welcome -- with Liv Morgan savagely referencing her highly publicized divorce from Artem Chigvintsev.
The 41-year-old swung by "Monday Night Raw" in Phoenix to talk about the brand's upcoming all-women Pay-Per-View, "Evolution," next month. While hyping the event, she listed some of the talented women currently on the WWE roster ... without mentioning Morgan.
Is ... THIS part of the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour?! 🫢#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/MzXHnr6IIO
— WWE (@WWE) June 10, 2025 @WWE
Morgan then popped out ... and made it clear she wasn't gonna take the omission lightly -- while chalking it all up to Bella being jealous of everything going on in her life.