Author: Kevin Parvizi

Kevin was an editor at Daily DDT, covering professional wrestling, and is now doing the same here at Let Them Wrestle.
Who will Gunther face at WWE WrestleMania 41?
23Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Wrestling Rumors, WWE

Who will Gunther face at WWE WrestleMania 41?

Gunther is the current World Heavyweight Champion, and his opponent at WWE WrestleMania 41 largely remains a mystery. There's a prevailing belief that he will ultimately face Seth Rollins with CM Punk likely to face Roman Reigns and John Cena expected to battle Cody Rhodes, barring any more twists created by The Rock - or someone else. As Intercontinental Champion, Gunther put on a legitimate five-star barnburner at WrestleMania a couple of years ago against future WWE Hall of Famers Sheamus and Drew McIntyre, solidifying his status as one of the brightest new stars in the company. Gunther could have a match with Logan Paul Gunther could be a part of a WrestleMania twist this year with a less polished opponent potentially on the horizon, as PWInsider's Mike Johnson reports that Log...
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Who will Charlotte Flair face at WWE WrestleMania 41?
23Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Wrestling Rumors, WWE

Who will Charlotte Flair face at WWE WrestleMania 41?

Charlotte Flair missed the entirety of 2024 after tearing her ACL, MCL, and meniscus, but her return is imminent, with WWE showing video packages hyping up the return of the Queen. Although Charlotte is disliked by many fans for winning so many matches, she is respected by many of those same fans and has built up a legion of loyal followers for her work over the years, which includes some of the most important matches of the 2010s and 2020s. A 13-champion already on the main roster, Charlotte Flair will undoubtedly have a major role to play at WWE WrestleMania 41 upon her return, as the company will want to take advantage of her name recognition and the impact a return from a serious injury will have on fans. Charlotte Flair could have a world title match at WWE WrestleMania 41 Acc...
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Who will The Rock face at WWE WrestleMania 41?
23Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Wrestling Rumors, WWE

Who will The Rock face at WWE WrestleMania 41?

Last year, The Rock stole the spotlight during WWE WrestleMania season, and many fans feared that he would take Cody Rhodes's spot to face Roman Reigns for the world championship, because after Cody lost the title in heartbreaking fashion to the Tribal Chief in 2023, the assumption was that he'd get his revenge in 2024. Cody eventually did, and while that was the right call, there were others who understood The Rock's argument that he, WWE, and Roman had planned a title match between the two cousins for years when Roman's new character was first forged. Now that the dust has settled, everyone wants to know what The Rock's role will be at WWE WrestleMania 41 and if he will have a match of his own, whether against Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, or, most likely, Roman Reigns. The Rock isn't cur...
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Who will CM Punk face at WWE WrestleMania 41?
23Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Wrestling Rumors, WWE

Who will CM Punk face at WWE WrestleMania 41?

Honestly, ever since rumors of CM Punk's return to WWE first bubbled up in 2023, fans have been dreaming about a world title match between Punk and the then-undefeatable Roman Reigns. Even though Reigns finally dropped his Undisputed Championship Title to a very deserving opponent in Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40, the aura around Reigns has not subsided, while Punk's own magnetism has been stronger than ever. He's cutting 10/10, old school wrestling promos in the crowd as if it is second nature to him, and, well, that's because it is. CM Punk is ready to be the main event of WWE WrestleMania again, and while that honor will almost certainly belong to Cody in 2025, perhaps Punk and Reigns can take the top spot for themselves. The seeds for CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns were already set l...
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Who will John Cena face at WWE WrestleMania 41?
23Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Wrestling Rumors, WWE

Who will John Cena face at WWE WrestleMania 41?

The most burning question heading into WWE WrestleMania 41 is the role of John Cena, who helped kick off the company's new era on Netflix by announcing his intention to win the Royal Rumble and break Ric Flair's record. Cena is one of the favorites to win the Rumble this year, and, if he does, there's an assumption that he will challenge Cody Rhodes, who is the main world champion in WWE and would be a blockbuster opponent for Cena. On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer said there are currently no plans "etched in stone" for a Cody vs. Cena title match at 'Mania, but Meltzer did say that there are legitimate conversations about Cena having a title match. John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes is becoming more likely Fightful have also reported that the current plan for WrestleMania 41 is in...
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WWE WrestleMania 41 Rumors: Breaking down the latest news
23Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Wrestling Rumors, WWE

WWE WrestleMania 41 Rumors: Breaking down the latest news

WWE WrestleMania 41 will take place on Apr. 19 and 20 in Las Vegas, and with Raw moving to Netflix, there will be more eyes on WrestleMania this year, especially since all Premium Live Events (PLEs) will be broadcast on Netflix internationally. The Rock is back on WWE programming, John Cena will be a regular for his farewell tour, Cody Rhodes is still going strong as the main champion, and CM Punk is better than ever. Here are the biggest WrestleMania rumors you need to know before WrestleMania 41, as well as some additional insight from yours truly as we gear up for what promises to be an incredibly exciting WrestleMania 41 season. Who will be John Cena's WrestleMania 41 opponent? Since John Cena's return to WWE, everyone has been wondering what his role will be at WrestleMania 41...
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When will The Rock turn on Roman Reigns to set up WrestleMania 41 match?
8Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
Features

When will The Rock turn on Roman Reigns to set up WrestleMania 41 match?

The Rock made his return to WWE television on the debut episode of Raw on Netflix, and while he didn't have a whole of interesting things to SAY on the mic, other than show some respect to the two men he traded barbs with last year (Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns), he DID something quite intriguing, even if it was expected. If The Rock is going to show up on WWE television these days, then it had better mean something. And The Rock didn't just give WWE some extra rub to a more mainstream crowd perusing the show on their nightly Netflix plunge; he subtly sowed the seeds of a future turn on his cousin, Roman. Reigns vs. Rock has been rumored for years, pretty much ever since Reigns turned heel and started his journey as the Tribal Chief. Last year, The Rock returned to regular WWE progra...
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When is Becky Lynch returning to WWE?
7Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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When is Becky Lynch returning to WWE?

WWE pulled out all the stops for their streaming debut on Netflix to mark a new era in the company's presentation. Well, they pulled out all the stops except one of their biggest. Even as fans relished the return of John Cena - and booed Hulk Hogan out of the building while shrugging off the Undertaker - they sorely missed the rumored return of Becky Lynch. The seven-time world champion has been out for more than six months after rumors that her contract expired on June 1, and she hasn't been seen since. There's been rampant speculation about her future, including rumblings that she has signed a new contract already under the table. If that was the case, then WWE held off on returning Becky Lynch on their Netflix debut and are saving her for a later date, if, again, we assume that...
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Is John Cena winning WWE Royal Rumble 2025?
7Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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Is John Cena winning WWE Royal Rumble 2025?

John Cena made his highly-anticipated return to WWE programming on Monday, Jan. 6 in the company's debut episode of the flagship show Raw on Netflix, ushering in a new era in the streaming age. From Cena's perspective, the biggest part of his nostalgia, he-very-much-still-has-it promo was the announcement that not only will he compete at WWE Royal Rumble 2025 later this month in Indianapolis, but that he will WIN the Royal Rumble match. Cena has won the Rumble twice in his career, including in 2008 with one of the greatest returns in pro wrestling history. Whether it was truly a "surprise" return is still up for debate, but the pop he received was beyond thunderous. After a decade of being the hated top babyface, Cena is now even more beloved than he was in the 2000s, with fans in...
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WWE Raw on Netflix Debut: Grades and Analysis
6Jan By Kevin ParviziNo Comments
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WWE Raw on Netflix Debut: Grades and Analysis

From Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa to CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, the big headliners hit their mark leading to high marks for WWE in their debut episode of Raw on Netflix. Here are the full grades and analysis. The Rock kicks things off A pretty noneventful introduction, but if you were watching it in real time, it never gets old seeing The Rock do his schtick, get a pop, and try to put over the new generation of greats. Hearing Rock praise Cody Rhodes was especially sweet, even it was canned, given their history last year and seemingly very real rivalry behind the scenes after the People's Champ turned "shoot" heel by trying to take the WrestleMania main event for himself. Totally skippable the day after but pretty cool live. Grade: C Roman Reigns becomes the only true Tribal Chie...
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