WWE
Coverage of WWE in the Nexus archive.
- Secretary Linda McMahon: U.S. education, professional wrestling, & President Trump
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon discusses efforts to dismantle the department she leads and address ideological imbalances in public schools and universities. She also reflects on co-founding WWE and a personal experience with a wrestling move called a piledriver.
- Linda McMahon warns Harvard that she will drop the ‘hammer’ if the Ivy League school doesn’t correct DEI errors
Linda McMahon warns Harvard she will take action if the university does not correct DEI errors, referencing a wrestling move as a metaphor for her approach.
- STAT+: More frequent, more intense, and longer heat waves pose health risks for Americans
The article discusses increased health risks from more frequent and intense heat waves in the U.S. and details the revival of the presidential fitness test, which includes core strength, cardio, and upper-body strength categories with age and gender benchmarks.
- John Cena shaves head as he awaits second hair transplant procedure
John Cena shaved his head ahead of his second hair transplant procedure at the Anderson Center for Hair in Atlanta. He previously underwent the procedure in 2024 and shared his experience on social media, crediting the surgery with improving his acting range and self-confidence.
- Ex-director of Brooklyn daycare embezzled $2.8M in tuition for WWE tickets, lavish vacations
The former director of a Brooklyn daycare was found guilty of embezzling $2.8 million in tuition payments, which were spent on luxury vacations and WWE tickets. The daycare is a German immersion preschool in Brooklyn.
- What Donald Trump Will Never Understand About Fighting
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano in a 17-second fight at a major MMA event, highlighting judo-based techniques. President Trump plans to host a UFC event at the White House for his birthday, leveraging his long-standing ties to fighting events and UFC CEO Dana White, including past business collaborations and a recent investment in TKO Group Holdings.
- Hulk Hogan died of natural causes, Florida police report says
Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died of natural causes in July 2023, as confirmed by a Florida police report that closed the investigation. The report cited his pre-existing health issues, including leukemia, irregular heart rhythm, pneumonia, and kidney failure, and found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. A local medical examiner and a private autopsy both attributed his death to a heart attack with no traumatic or toxicologic contributions.
- The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
A romance scammer posing as a WWE superstar made a small fortune, as detailed in an excerpt from the WIRED Book Club pick 'The Yahoo Boys' by journalist Carlos Barragán. The article traces the scammer's journey from failure to financial success through deception.
- Vince McMahon and others are sanctioned for destroying evidence in WWE shareholder lawsuit
Vince McMahon and other WWE officials were sanctioned for destroying evidence in a shareholder lawsuit. A Delaware Chancery Judge ruled this action constitutes a serious violation.
- AEW CEO on WWE Challenger’s Biggest Test in New York
AEW CEO Tony Khan discusses the future of All Elite Wrestling, including plans for an upcoming event and strategies to promote the league. He spoke with Romaine Bostick on 'The Close' about AEW's growth and challenges in New York.
- Inside Linda McMahon's effort to dismantle the Department of Education
Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive and current U.S. Education Secretary under Trump, is leading efforts to abolish the Department of Education. The article explores how her background in professional wrestling influenced her approach to dismantling the agency.
- Shocking moment man viciously punches woman in middle of busy Las Vegas Boulevard after car crash... near hotel where WWE stars are preparing for WrestleMania
A man violently assaulted a woman on a busy Las Vegas Boulevard following a car crash near a hotel hosting WWE stars for WrestleMania. The incident occurred in a high-traffic area, drawing public attention.