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WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Results: Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Jake Skudder

The WWE King and Queen of the Ring main event has just finished, but who won out of Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul?

Rhodes defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against the United States Champion to end the show, although only Cody’s belt was on the line.

It was originally set to be a ‘Champion vs Champion Winner Take All’ affair until Logan revealed on a recent episode of SmackDown that only Rhodes’ belt would be on the line.

Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul Result: WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024

Cody would hit three CrossRhodes to take the win and retain his title in a really entertaining main event with Paul.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring: Why are WWE events in Saudi Arabia controversial?

WWE has an ongoing business relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is worth in the tens of millions for the company to produce shows multiple times a year in the region.

Saudi Arabia has been accused of ‘sportswashing’ by several top notable names and analysts. Sportswashing is a phrase used to describe the practice of nations, corporations, or governments using sports/entertainment to improve global reputations.

If you’re looking for more information on the alleged violations of human rights in Saudi Arabia, then click through to this resource from Amnesty International.

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WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Results: Randy Orton vs Gunther

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Jake Skudder

WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is well underway, and we’ve just seen the finals of the King of the Ring tournament.

Gunther faced Randy Orton in a first-time-ever match that the company were billing as a ‘dream match,’ with both men having good cases to go on and win the KOTR crown.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Winner

The crowd in Jeddah was absolutely thunderous for Randy, and it was wild to actually see how big he was compared to Gunther, who himself is massive.

Gunther took the win after kicking out of an RKO and rolling up Orton, although it was clear that only one of Randy’s shoulders were actually on the mat.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring: Why are WWE events in Saudi Arabia controversial?

WWE has an ongoing business relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is worth in the tens of millions for the company to produce shows multiple times a year in the region.

Saudi Arabia has been accused of ‘sportswashing’ by several notable names. Sportswashing is a phrase used to describe the practice of nations, corporations, or governments using sports/entertainment to improve global reputations.

If you’re looking for more information on the alleged violations of human rights in Saudi Arabia, then click through to this resource from Amnesty International.

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Yes, we cover pro wrestling news, including WWE, AEW, New Japan and sometimes the indies, so make sure that you keep checking back for everything you need to know about this great sport.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Results: Nia Jax vs Lyra Valkyria

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Jake Skudder

WWE King and Queen of the Ring is well underway, and we’ve just seen the match between Nia Jax and Lyra Valkyria for the QOTR crown.

Valkyria recently made the move from NXT to RAW as part of the WWE Draft, getting a shock win during the opening match of the QOTR tournament by beating Dakota Kai.

WWE Queen of the Ring 2024 Winner

After a decent back-and-forth match with Valkyria coming off like a real star, Jax would end up taking the win with the Banzai Drop/Annihilator to become the Queen of the Ring 2024.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring: Why are WWE events in Saudi Arabia controversial?

WWE has an ongoing business relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is worth in the tens of millions for the company to produce shows multiple times a year in the region.

Saudi Arabia has been accused of ‘sportswashing’ by several notable analysts. Sportswashing is a phrase used to describe the practice of nations, corporations, or governments using sports/entertainment to improve global reputations.

If you’re looking for more information on the alleged violations of human rights in Saudi Arabia, then click through to this resource from Amnesty International.

Hard Drive Does Pro Wrestling Stuff?

Yes, we cover pro wrestling news, including WWE, AEW, New Japan and sometimes the indies, so make sure that you keep checking back for everything you need to know about this great sport.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Results: Sami Zayn vs Chad Gable vs Bronson Reed

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Jake Skudder

WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is well underway, but who won the Intercontinental Championship match?

Sami Zayn put his title on the line against Chad Gable and Bronson Reed in a triple-threat match, following months of build involving Gable and the Alpha Academy.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring Results: Intercontinental Championship Match

Zayn was absolutely over HUGE in Jeddah, with the crowd firmly behind him from the opening bell. Sami would end up getting the win after hitting the Helluva Kick on Reed.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring: Why are WWE events in Saudi Arabia controversial?

WWE has an ongoing business relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is worth in the tens of millions for the company to produce shows multiple times a year in the region.

Saudi Arabia has been accused of ‘sportswashing’ over the past few years by many different analysts. Sportswashing is a phrase used to describe the practice of nations, corporations, or governments using sports/entertainment to improve global reputations.

If you’re looking for more information on the alleged violations of human rights in Saudi Arabia, then click through to this resource from Amnesty International.

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Yes, we cover pro wrestling news, including WWE, AEW, New Japan and sometimes the indies, so make sure that you keep checking back for everything you need to know about this great sport.

Wordle Today 1071 May 25 2024

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Michelle Pereira

Wordle can be an unforgiving puzzle sometimes, and you can often come so close to ending a long winning streak. So, for your convenience, here are some hints as well as the answer for the Wordle today May 25.

We present Wordle clues here in a variety of ways to gently help you along, but if you just want the answer straight, spoilers be damned, then scroll all the way down to the section titled Today’s Wordle Answer.

Still May 24 at your location? Try our Wordle answer page for that day instead!

Wordle Hint Today 1071 May 25, 2024

Here’s a hint with the meaning of today’s Wordle answer

Someone or something of enormous strength, size, or influence, in industry, for example.

Wordle Hint Today Fifth Letter

The fifth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

“N”

Wordle Hint Today Fourth Letter

The fourth letter for the Wordle answer today is:

“A”

Wordle Hint Today Third Letter

The third letter for the Wordle answer today is:

“T”

Wordle Hint Today Second Letter

The second letter for the Wordle answer today is:

“I”

Wordle Hint Today First Letter

The first letter for the Wordle answer today is:

“T”

Today’s Wordle Answer

And finally, here is the Wordle answer today. While this is your last chance to turn back, don’t feel bad about having to look it up.

Sometimes you have just one last chance to solve the puzzle, but three different letters that could viably fit into that last remaining square. At other times the word is so obscure, you just would not have gotten it without having in-depth knowledge about some oddly specific subject.

That’s no reason to lose a streak you have kept going for 842 days straight! So here goes nothing:

3…

2…

1…

The Wordle answer today is “TITAN”

Previous Wordle Answers With Their Definitions

Wordle #1070 For May 24, 2024

“GLIDE“

A verb that means to move in a smooth, continuous manner, often with little apparent effort or resistance..

Wordle #1069 For May 23, 2024

“SWISH“

A verb that means to move quickly through the air, making a soft, sweeping sound.

Wordle #1068 For May 22, 2024

“EXALT“

A verb that means to raise someone or something to a higher rank or position, often implying great honor, praise, or glorification.

Wordle #1067 For May 21, 2024

“DINGO“

A wild dog and apex predator native to Australia.

Wordle #1066 For May 20, 2024

“NICER“

An adjective that describes something or someone as being more pleasant, kind, or agreeable compared to another.

Wordle #1065 For May 19, 2024

“HITCH“

A verb that means to attach or tether something, often using a knot or similar fastening method.

Wordle #1064 For May 18, 2024

“BRINY“

An adjective that describes something that is salty or related to the sea. It often refers to the taste or smell of seawater.

Wordle #1063 For May 17, 2024

“TUTOR“

A person who provides individualized instruction or assistance to one or more students on a particular subject or skill.

Wordle #1062 For May 16, 2024

“STALL“

A verb that means to intentionally slow down or avoid making a decision or taking action.

Wordle #1061 For May 15, 2024

“PINCH“

A verb that means to grasp or compress something between the fingers or a tool, often causing discomfort or pain.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Results: Becky Lynch vs Liv Morgan

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Jake Skudder

WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is now underway, but who won in the match between Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan?

Morgan injured Rhea Ripley a few months ago, forcing her to vacate her Women’s World Championship and a Battle Royal on RAW to determine a new Champion.

Becky would end up winning that match and going straight into a feud with Liv Morgan, which culminated in this match tonight.

Did Becky Lynch beat Liv Morgan?

The finish to their KQOTR match saw Dominik Mysterio throw a chair in the ring to Becky Lynch with the referee distracted, which Morgan used to hit Becky with a DDT and then the ObLIVion to become the NEW WWE Women’s World Championship!

WWE King and Queen of the Ring: Why are WWE events in Saudi Arabia controversial?

WWE has an ongoing business relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is worth in the tens of millions for the company to produce shows multiple times a year in the region.

If you’re looking for more information on the alleged violations of human rights in Saudi Arabia, then click through to this resource from Amnesty International.

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WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 Results: Women’s Tag Team Championship Match

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Jake Skudder

The Countdown to WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024 is on, but who won the Women’s Tag Team Championship much during the pre-show?

Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill defended their belts against the team of Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell in the only match to take place on the Countdown event.

Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill victorious at WWE King and Queen of the Ring 2024

The finish came when Cargill and Belair hit their combination German Suplex to get the pinfall to retain their titles.

WWE King and Queen of the Ring: Why are WWE events in Saudi Arabia controversial?

WWE has an ongoing business relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is worth in the tens of millions for the company to produce shows multiple times a year in the region.

If you’re looking for more information on the alleged violations of human rights in Saudi Arabia, then click through to this resource from Amnesty International.

Hard Drive Does Pro Wrestling Stuff?

Yes, we cover pro wrestling news, including WWE, AEW, New Japan and sometimes the indies, so make sure that you keep checking back for everything you need to know about this great sport.

Real Life State of Florida Projected to be Underwater by the Time GTA VI is Finally Released on PC

Posted on May 25, 2024 by BS Mitchell

THE ARCTIC – Shortly after Take Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick announced that Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for a fall 2025 release window, the glaciological community announced grim news of their own. The West Antarctica Thwaites Glacier is rapidly experiencing “vigorous ice melt.” Over time, it could raise global sea levels over two feet. This would be catastrophic for coastal communities like those in Florida, the inspiration for the setting of the next GTA.

This didn’t stop Rockstar Games’ parent company from taking their time to measure the next installment’s release window. In a recent earnings call, the company saw fit to acknowledge these concerning climate developments, alongside Grand Theft Auto VI’s development.

“Even the wealthiest of our shareholders feel that quiet, intangible dread on the inside,” Opined a Take Two spokesperson. “The lingering fear that the light at the end of the tunnel could be a speeding train. Or that time itself might be pulling us further down the abyssal depths of the tide, the oceans plunging us deeper in our own collective hubris. But doesn’t that just make the need for AAA open world distractions all the more prescient?”

Take Two’s PR went on to confirm that their PC port of the next Grand Theft Auto game “may or may not” be out before 2050, the point in time when coastlines across the Sunshine State could face unprecedented flooding. Despite this bleak reality, they still assured fans that the scale of their new Vice City map is big enough to “make up for miles of lost shoreline. Even if we’ll have less Florida, you’ll still have more Leonida on your RTX!”

Nevertheless, last week’s earnings call inevitably sparked fervent speculation from YouTube’s rumor mill. Videos with titles like “GTA 6 – DYING PLANET MECHANICS CONFIRMED?” from channels with names like Mr. GTA SEO. “Will Jason and Lucia run from the fuzz and floods?” Asked the vlogger. “Will every car you drive contribute to the carbon footprint contaminating our air? Will this game be so realistic that the map will realistically shrink over time?”

Maybe not, but Strauss Zelnick ended the earnings call, downplaying the looming threat of the “doomsday glacier” while definitively confirming that Grand Theft Auto 6 “and 7” will both be out “before the sun explodes.”

When asked for comment about his state’s sea level rise, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reportedly asked “what rise?” before attempting to sue the entire pressroom.

Fortnite Teammate Missing and Feared Dead, Last Seen Chasing a Crown

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Nick Coffman

CLASSY COURTS— A local Fortnite squad is asking for the public’s help to try and find their missing teammate, Jay Adams a.k.a. $pacePunch3r. Adam’s reportedly separated from his squad early in the match to grab a crown dropped by a downed enemy.

“He’s usually not gone this long,” said Noah Ellis, Adam’s longtime squadmate. “He’s always running off to grab crowns alone. We tell him to wait for the rest of us, but he’s like a toddler when they see something shiny. He just can’t help himself. I just wish he was here now. It’s a lot easier to take on a full enemy squad when you have a full squad. Come back, Jay!”

Adams was last seen chasing crowns south of Classy Courts. A visual glitch on the mini-map has kept Adam’s squadmates from locating him. Some of those squadmates are now fearing the worst.

“Oh, he’s dead,” said John Zimmer, another longtime squadmate of Adam’s. “I’ve been watching for his name to pop up on the screen. I haven’t seen it yet, but all signs point to his demise. If he wasn’t dead he would have come right back and snatched every legendary and mythic gun like he always does. I used to hate when he did that, but now that he isn’t here I miss it.”

Attempts to contact Adams via voicechat have yielded no results, signifying either that his mic is broken or that he is no longer in the party chat. One of Adam’s squadmates holds out hope that he is still alive and well somewhere on the map.

“Jay is ok. He’ll come back just in time for the new season, I know it,” said Sean Tondeur-Jas, another of Adams’ squadmates said close to tears. “It’s Mad Max themed. I don’t get it, but Jay loves that old eighties stuff. He’s always running around as that Terminator guy and quoting these super old movies. He used to say, “I’ll be back,” all the time. I want to believe he will in fact be back.

There is a 10,000 V-Buck reward for anyone with information to the location or whereabouts of Adams. Anyone with information is asked to contact Adams’ squadmates in the comments below.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date And Time

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Michelle Pereira

Open world smash hit Elden Ring is finally releasing its long hyped DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, and the official gameplay reveal trailer has lots to unpack.

UPDATED May 25

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree is expected to release on June 21, 2024. It is not a standalone DLC, and will require the base game in order to play. Two distinct special editions combining both the base game and the DLC are releasing on the same day.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Platform Availability

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree is available on all the same platforms as the base game:

Steam PC
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Pre-Order Edition Buying Guide

There are five editions of ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree for pre-order:

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree

This is the standard standalone expansion for $40. The pre-order edition includes a Ring of Miquella Bonus Gesture.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Edition Premium Bundle

For an additional $10, players can purchase the premium edition that bundles ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree with the Digital Artbook & Soundtrack, as well as the pre-order Ring of Miquella Bonus Gesture.

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ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Edition

This confusingly titled version is actually a bundle of both the base game and the DLC and includes the pre-order Ring of Miquella Bonus Gesture for $80. If you were to buy the Standard Edition of the base game at its current price of $60, plus the standard edition of the DLC at $40, this bundle would save you $20. When ordering make careful note of the word ‘Edition’ tacked on at the end to distinguish it from the standard DLC only version.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Deluxe Edition

At $100 the Deluxe Edition is the ultimate premium bundle of both titles, and includes the Elden Ring base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and the Digital Artbook & Soundtrack for each. Also includes the pre-order Ring of Miquella Bonus Gesture.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition

This pricey $250 edition gets you a voucher code for the DLC, but not the base game, as well as:

Messmer the Impaler Statue standing 46cm/18″ tall
40 page Hard-Cover Artbook
Digital Soundtrack
Ring of Miquella Bonus Gesture for pre-orders

The Collector’s Edition is exclusively available for pre-order on the Bandai Namco Entertainment store, and is only available for Steam PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5.