Month: September 2024

Former WWE Champion Big E recently spoke about the increasing tension between his New Day teammates, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. Over the past few months, fans have noticed a strain in the once-unbreakable bond between the two. Xavier Woods, feeling overshadowed by his stablemates’ successes and frustrated by their failure to capture tag team gold since 2021, has been growing more insecure.
Targeted by Karrion Kross and The Final Testament, Woods’ concerns have escalated, causing tension within the team. Recently Big E shed light on the situation, offering insight into the dynamics of the group.
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Here’s everything you need to know about what Big E said regarding the New Day

Big E has been sidelined due to a serious neck injury, and during his absence, tensions have been brewing within his faction, The New Day, which seems to be on the verge of splitting. In a recent interview with Sports Talk Philly, Big E opened up about the growing strain between his New Day teammates, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston.
Big E Stated :
“We’ve had a long run. Ten years is a very long time. We’ve been guys where you’ve never really seen any tension from us, but Kofi and Woods right now are going through a bit of turmoil.”
“I think that happens in any marriage, whether it’s a long-lasting one or not. But that’s how people approach being a team together: it feels very much like a marriage in the way you communicate, and sometimes you’re not always on the same page.”
“I don’t know exactly what he’s alluding to. I’ve for the most part been hands-off with what those guys are going through right now.”
“I’m still very connected, but it’s one of those things where I don’t want to meddle or be involved if I’m not asked to be involved. I’m hopeful that whatever they are going through they will figure out.” (Via Sports Talk Philly)
As the 10th anniversary of The New Day approaches, Big E reflected on the team’s journey and stated:
“We spent a decade together, even at a time when no one foresaw us doing these incredible things.”
“The only reason we made it through the tough times in 2014 and 2015 was because we stuck together. It was us against everyone that stood in our way.”
“So I hope more than anything that those guys always remember why we started this, why we came together and how much we care about each other.”
“Ultimately, that’s really what matters, even when we’re done wrestling. It’s a friendship and a bond that will survive long past our in-ring days, and I hope they never forget that.” (Via Sports Talk Philly)

Big E recently also opened up about his WWE return, stating that he’s not in a rush to come back, as he feels he’s still not fully ready and wants to return at the right time. It remains to be seen when Big E will make his comeback and what the future holds for Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, and The New Day. Will the group split, or will everything work out? Only time will tell.
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MUMBAI: Overjoyed by India’s remarkable dual triumph at the Chess Olympiad, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand said that while this marks a promising beginning, there is still much work to be done for women’s chess in the country.
India scripted history on Sunday as both its men’s and women’s teams secured their first-ever titles, achieving a remarkable clean sweep of gold medals at the Chess Olympiad.
But while in recent times, the men’s game has surged in popularity with young Indian talents like R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh making waves on the world stage, in contrast, the women’s game has struggled to match this trajectory.
“It’s a very good beginning. I think still a long way to go because we must continuously keep progressing,” Anand told PTI, at the sidelines of Tech Mahindra Global Chess League.
“And more important, get more and more girls to play and I think exactly this result will inspire more girls to play, and that is the hope,” he added.
The 54-year-old chess icon who has inspired the current young crop of chess players creating a splash on the global stage was delighted to witness history being created by them.
“First of all that, great pride that it had happened. It’s not like the result caught me by surprise, It had been the case for a couple of hours already, so you prepare yourself.”
“But you’re happy to suddenly realize that you’re double Olympiad champion, I know all of them for many, many years, and there’s also the feeling of being with friends who had great success.”
“I personally enjoyed being there. I enjoyed listening to the anthems two times. And I knew that the whole world kind of took notice of India’s performance,” he added.
Although India’s performance at the Olympiad is commendable, Anand warned that other teams will analyze their results and return even stronger.
“Depending on which metric you use, you can say India is number one or number two or number three maximum,” he said when asked how long will it take for India to reach the level of Russia, USA and China.
“But look, every country goes back and learns lessons and so the other teams will take their disappointment, they’ll go back and they’ll come back stronger.
“That’s how sport is. I don’t think success is assured for us. But we’ve got fantastic players who are going to compete for the best events for the next decade at least.
Anand feels that to continue the recent success momentum of chess in the country, India must tap into the talent at the grassroot level.
“First, grow the game. Increase the base of the pyramid, so to speak. And support players at all levels. Events like the Global Chess League play a big part in that because they give a lot of people opportunities.
“Unexpectedly, you might play a much bigger role than you expected. Teams victory, all these things will boost. But we want many more things like that to happen,” he added.
Anand will be in action in the Global Chess League from October 3 to 12 in London where he will turn out for the Ganges Grandmasters.
Talking about the league he said “I enjoyed the first league very much and I’m looking forward to the second. I’ve played in London many, many times and I’m quite excited about it. What do I think will be the result? Obviously, I hope that we will first qualify for the final and then win it.”

On Dev Anand’s 101st birth anniversary, Hema Malini shared heartfelt memories on Instagram, recalling his warmth and ability to make her feel at ease during their film collaborations. Fans celebrated his legacy, remembering him as a legendary actor and filmmaker, known for classics like ‘Guide’ and ‘Jewel Thief’. He passed away in 2011.

On legendary actor and filmmaker Dev Anand‘s 101st birth anniversary, actor Hema Malini shared cherished memories of Dev Saab and how she misses his warm presence still.
On Thursday, Hema Malini took to Instagram to share several pictures with Dev Anand from the films they worked on together, along with a note.
“I have such lovely memories of Dev Saab who was in fact the hero of my 2nd big release with a top actor.I was raw, and in awe but he quickly put me at ease and behaved as if he was a good friend. This attitude continued till the end always exuding energy that would stimulate everyone. I would never feel low or sad when he was around,” she said.

“His calling me “Hema!” still reverberates in my ears. I truly loved him for the extraordinary person that he was and miss his warm presence even today. Happy birthday Dev Saab!,” she added.
As soon as the post was shared, fans and industry members chimed in the comment section.
Jackie Shroff wrote, “Respects.”
Another user commented, “Golden Era.”
“Ma’am, you are so beautiful… No one can match your aura to this day. Stay blessed always,” another comment read.
Dev Anand was born on September 26, 1923, and is considered one of the most successful actors in Bollywood.
In a career spanning almost six decades, the actor left a mark with his roles in films like ‘Guide,’ ‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Jewel Thief’ and ‘CID’.
He broke new grounds, playing a smuggler in ‘Jaal,’ absconding gang member in ‘Dushman,’ black marketeer in ‘Kalabazaar’ and a murderer in ‘Bombay Ka Babu.
Besides being an actor, he was also a writer, director, and producer.
The late actor, who received India’s third-highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan took his last breath in his room at The Washington Mayfair Hotel in London, at the age of 88 on December 3, 2011.

Vijay Sundar Prashanth (left and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan with the trophy after winning the ATP 250 Series doubles title at Hangzhou Open (Photo Credits ATP)

For Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, the ATP Tour doubles title in Hangzhou marks a sort of Jeev 2.0 — not only has his game has matured and become more solid since he won his maiden title at his home town of Chennai, but he is also able to understand better the significance of triumph and what it means to his career going forward.
The 35-year-old left-hander claimed the ATP 250 Series event in Hangzhou, China, in the company of his friend and fellow Tamil Nadu player Vijay Sundar Prashanth, beating Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens of Germany 4-6, 7-6 (5), 10-7 in the hard-court final on Sunday.
Jeevan’s first title had come in 2017 at the Chennai Open in the company of veteran Davis Cupper and Australian Open Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna.
“I think (I am) a little bit more experienced. I remember the first title was a little sooner than I thought,” Jeevan, who has climbed 27 spots on the ATP ladder to be ranked 86 in doubles, told The Times of India.
“After switching to doubles, Rohan and I had won Chennai in 2017 and I didn’t really know where that title was going to take me, you know.
“I was just kind of excited to be playing Grand Slams, because that title happened to push me into the top 100. And ironically, this title has also pushed me into the top 100.
“But I would say, (in) 2017 I was kind of naive without any real path to move forward after achieving a 250 title. But now, I’m feeling much calmer after winning a title of this stage, because I have a set partner and I have schedule which works in our favour.
“And I’m healthy, I’m able to see that there is definitely going to be an exciting path to be playing with the same partner and consistently at a higher level.”
It has been an eventful year for him so far, and Jeevan, wiser with experience, feels things are falling in place for him.
“This year has not been very easy, there have been a lot of ups and downs. But very happy to be playing with Vijay, who’s one of my closest friends, not just on tour, but in life,” he said.
“We’ve been patient as a team. We’ve been learning how to get to our best ability together.
“As the as far as the emotions are concerned, I think in goal setting, it was very clear for me that this was going to be the year for me to build something, because I’m always looking at long term with my partners.
“I have only played with a handful of people my whole career. So with Vijay, we are just building something to give ourselves an opportunity to be, you know, a set team in the Grand Slams next year.”
A long-term partnership has become a rare phenomenon in modern doubles and Jeevan looks at it practically.
“A lot of teams are looking to build partnerships together. You can see (that) even with the Double Dream of India. So many teams are sticking together, and we’re just trying to figure out what best combinations are going to get us all into the Grand Slams,” he said.
“Today was a good day for Vijay and me, but the season has been good for Balaji and even Yuki has been doing very well.
“The ideal goal for this program is to see all the players sitting at the Slam, taking a group picture.”

WWE has seen its fair share of towering athletes, but few have left an indelible mark quite like the tallest superstars in its history. These giants not only captivated audiences with their impressive heights but also brought unique personas and styles to the ring. From the record-setting 8-foot Giant Gonzalez to the charismatic André the Giant, these wrestlers transformed the landscape of sports entertainment.
Others, like Omos and The Great Khali, showcased their formidable size and strength, captivating fans worldwide. Each of these towering figures not only added excitement to matches but also carved out their own legacies within the wrestling community. In this exploration, we’ll take a closer look at the five tallest WWE wrestlers of all time and the impact they had on the squared circle.

5 tallest WWE wrestlers of all time

Giant Gonzalez

Jorge Gonzales, famously known as Giant Gonzalez, is recognized as the tallest superstar in the history of sports entertainment, standing at an astonishing 8 feet tall. Born in Argentina, Gonzales had a background in basketball before transitioning to wrestling. He made his WWE debut in the early 1990s, becoming a formidable presence in the ring.
His size was both a blessing and a curse; while it made him a standout performer, his wrestling skills were often criticized, leading to a relatively short career in the WWE. Despite this, he remains a memorable figure in wrestling history due to his extraordinary height.

Andre the Giant

A true legend in the wrestling world, André the Giant was an iconic figure known for his immense size and larger-than-life persona. Standing at 7 feet 4 inches and weighing approximately 520 pounds during his prime, he was not only one of the tallest but also one of the heaviest wrestlers ever.
André’s career spanned over three decades, and he became a household name, featuring prominently in various wrestling promotions and even making a cameo in popular culture, such as his role in “The Princess Bride.” His unmatched charisma and athleticism made him a beloved figure among fans, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

Omos

Known as the Nigerian Giant, Omos is currently one of the tallest wrestlers in WWE, towering at 7 feet 3 inches. He made his WWE debut in 2020 and quickly gained attention for his impressive stature and physicality. Omos has been involved in several high-profile storylines and tag teams, showcasing his ability to dominate opponents in the ring.
His height gives him a significant advantage, allowing him to perform powerful moves and stand out in matches. As a newer star, he represents the ongoing evolution of wrestling talent and continues to build his reputation as a formidable competitor.

Giant Silva

Giant Silva, standing at 7 feet 2 inches, was a member of the wrestling faction known as The Oddities during the late 1990s. Hailing from Brazil, Silva had a relatively short career in WWE that lasted just one year. Although he didn’t achieve the same level of fame as some of his taller counterparts, his presence in the ring was notable.
Silva’s character was designed to be quirky and entertaining, aligning with the eccentric nature of The Oddities group. Despite his brief stint in the WWE, he remains a part of the roster of tall wrestlers that have graced the squared circle.

The Great Khali

Dalip Singh Rana, better known as The Great Khali, stands at an impressive 7 feet 1 inch and is one of the tallest superstars of the modern era. Khali made his WWE debut in 2006 and quickly became known for his imposing stature and intimidating presence. He has held several championships during his career, including the World Heavyweight Championship.
Beyond his wrestling abilities, Khali has made appearances in various films and television shows, further expanding his reach as a global entertainer. His legacy includes not only his size but also his role in popularizing wrestling in India, inspiring many fans and aspiring wrestlers in the region.