Tag: 24/7 title

Bad Bunny becomes 24/7 Champion on WWE Raw

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Joseph Currier

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Music superstar and current WWE on-screen character Bad Bunny is the new 24/7 Champion.

On tonight’s episode of Raw, Bad Bunny pinned Akira Tozawa to win the WWE 24/7 title. Right before losing the title to Bad Bunny, Tozawa had pinned R-Truth to become 24/7 Champion.

Bad Bunny and Damian Priest were being interviewed backstage on tonight’s Raw before they were interrupted by the commotion of Tozawa winning the 24/7 title from R-Truth. Tozawa celebrated his title win before bumping into Priest. Priest threw Tozawa into a production crate, then urged Bad Bunny to pin Tozawa and win the 24/7 title.

Bad Bunny will be the musical guest on this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live. That was mentioned by Priest during their interview on tonight’s Raw.

Bad Bunny, who is a pro wrestling fan, performed his song “Booker T” live at last month’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. He also took part in an angle with The Miz and John Morrison, hitting a crossbody from the top rope on them after they were eliminated from the men’s Royal Rumble match by Priest.

Priest made his Raw debut the night after taking part in the Royal Rumble. Priest defeated The Miz on that show and defeated Angel Garza the following week, with Bad Bunny appearing with Priest both times as they continued to feud with Miz and Morrison.

In an interview with TVInsider earlier this month, Priest spoke about working with Bad Bunny:

People know me as a rock and heavy metal guy, but there are many times on Spotify I’ll put Bad Bunny radio on. I know his music and dig it. I really dig the person, too. We’re so similar. I was raised in the same town [Vega Baja] he was born in [in Puerto Rico]. We come from really tough upbringings. He’s done things his way and doesn’t care what others might say about him. I’m the same way.

He loves wrestling. We hit it off immediately when we met. There was a bond. Not just because we’re both entertainers, but because of heritage and things we like, and our personalities. It’s cool to be around him.

R-Truth regains WWE 24/7 title from Peter Rosenberg

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joseph Currier

Pre-show panelist Peter Rosenberg is no longer WWE 24/7 Champion.

While Rosenberg was on the air co-hosting The Michael Kay Show on ESPN New York 98.7 FM and the YES Network today, there was a bit where R-Truth and a referee snuck into Rosenberg’s hotel room through a balcony. R-Truth confronted Rosenberg and pinned him to regain the 24/7 title.

Rosenberg had pinned R-Truth to win the 24/7 title during a segment on last night’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. After tricking R-Truth into thinking John Cena was there, Rosenberg low blowed R-Truth and pinned him to become 24/7 Champion.

Rosenberg was part of the pre-show panel for the Royal Rumble. He then won the 24/7 title from R-Truth during a panel segment on the Royal Rumble main card. Earlier in the night, R-Truth had lost the 24/7 title to Alicia Fox during the women’s Royal Rumble match but won it right back.

Rosenberg hosts The Michael Kay Show with Michael Kay and Don La Greca. Video of R-Truth regaining the 24/7 title from him is available to watch below:

WWE 24/7 title changes hands on New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Joseph Currier

A new WWE 24/7 Champion was crowned on New Year’s Eve.

On TikTok’s New Year’s Eve party livestream, video aired of Angel Garza rolling up R-Truth to win the 24/7 title. Video of the title change is available to watch below:

This is the second straight year that the 24/7 title has changed hands on New Year’s Eve. There were two 24/7 title changes that took place in Times Square on Fox’s New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey in 2019. Mojo Rawley pinned R-Truth to win the 24/7 title, but R-Truth then won the championship back from Rawley.

“GOLD BABY,” Garza tweeted on Thursday night. “Por segundo año consecutivo terminó el año con ORO. For second year in a row I end with GOLD. @RonKillings I’ll show you how to treat a BABY.”

This is the first time that Garza has held the 24/7 title. R-Truth’s most recent reign with the championship lasted from November’s Survivor Series pay-per-view until now.

24/7 title match set for WWE Hell in a Cell pre-show

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Joseph Currier

The 24/7 title will be on the line on tonight’s Hell in a Cell pre-show.

WWE announced this afternoon that 24/7 Champion R-Truth will defend his title against Drew Gulak on the Hell in a Cell pre-show tonight:

R-Truth will bring his baby to the WWE Hell in a Cell Kickoff Show, as he takes on Drew Gulak.

The 42-time 24/7 Champion will have his hands full with the technically sound techniques of Gulak. Gulak has entered the 24/7 Title fray in recent weeks with three separate victories. Each time R-Truth was there to snatch back his beloved title

What chaos awaits when the 24/7 Title makes its way onto the WWE Hell in a Cell Kickoff Show?

Tonight’s pre-show will begin at 6 p.m. Eastern time. The Hell in Cell main card starts at 7 p.m. Eastern.

Gulak officially joined the Raw roster in the WWE Draft earlier this month but had been involved in the 24/7 title picture before then, first winning the championship at Clash of Champions last month.

With the addition of the pre-show match, there are now six matches announced for Hell in a Cell. Here’s the updated card for the show:

Universal Champion Roman Reigns defends against Jey Uso in a Hell in a Cell I Quit match
WWE Champion Drew McIntyre defends against Randy Orton in a Hell in a Cell match
SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley defends against Sasha Banks in a Hell in a Cell match
Jeff Hardy vs. Elias
Otis defends his Money in the Bank contract against The Miz
24/7 Champion R-Truth defends against Drew Gulak (pre-show)

R-Truth wins WWE 24/7 title from Rob Gronkowski

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joseph Currier

NFL star Rob Gronkowski is no longer WWE 24/7 Champion.

A 24/7 title change aired on tonight’s episode of Raw, with R-Truth pinning Gronkowski to once again become champion. The story for the title change was that Truth was disguised as a gardener while Gronkowski was recording a TikTok video at his house. Gronkowski’s friend who was helping him record the video revealed that he was wearing a referee shirt, then Truth rolled Gronkowski up to win the title.

Gronkowski’s friend explained what he did by saying that Gronkowski needs to be serious because he has a new career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers getting started.

Gronkowski had held the 24/7 title since winning it from Mojo Rawley at WrestleMania 36 night two. He was the longest-reigning 24/7 Champion since WWE introduced the title.

Gronkowski was the host of both nights of this year’s WrestleMania. It was said on WWE Backstage in March that Gronkowski was “deep in talks with WWE and close to finalizing a deal.”

In April it was revealed that Gronkowski, who had been retired from the NFL since the end of the 2018-2019 season, was making his return to football. He was traded from the New England Patriots to Buccaneers, reuniting with his former teammate Tom Brady.

Video of tonight’s 24/7 title change is available to watch below:

VIDEO: R-Truth wins WWE 24/7 title from Riddick Moss

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Joseph Currier

WWE released a brief new piece of content today, with R-Truth regaining the 24/7 title from Riddick Moss:

In the video, Moss is jogging with the 24/7 title around his waist when referee Darrick Moore pulls up in a car. While Moss tells Moore to get out and questions him, R-Truth pops out of the trunk and rolls up Moss to win the title.

“You need to go back to football, Mr. Randy Moss,” R-Truth says before driving away in Moore’s car.

Moss had been 24/7 Champion for over a month. After being paired with Mojo Rawley when he made his WWE Raw debut, Moss turned against Rawley and won the title from him on the February 10 episode of the show.

Moss had retained the 24/7 title against Rawley and R-Truth in a triple threat match on the February 17 edition of Raw, against Ricochet on March 2, and against Cedric Alexander on March 9. Moss also defended the title against Alexander on Main Event once.

WWE Main Event results: 24/7 title on the line

Posted on March 1, 2020 by James Cox

The Big Takeaway: Shelton Benjamin submitted No Way Jose in under five minutes in the opener. WWE then put the 24/7 title on the line at the end of the show, with Riddick Moss getting the better of Cedric Alexander in a good match.

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Shelton Benjamin defeated No Way Jose (4:35)

On Lilian Garcia’s podcast recently, Shelton Benjamin revealed that — despite his mixed feelings about his current position on the WWE main roster — he had signed a new multi-year deal with the company.

His Royal Rumble spot with Brock Lesnar apart, Benjamin has been a regular on Main Event through January and February and had been on a losing streak, after three defeats on the trot. No Way Jose, by contrast, is little more than an enhancement talent at this stage.

Jose actually got in much more by way of offense than you would think, but the story of the match was Benjamin trying to work over Jose’s left arm.

They did a spot where Benjamin was sent outside and he chokeslammed one of Jose’s conga line members, then powerbombed another on top of Jose as he went to their aid.

Eventually, though, Jose got caught by a cross armbar and tapped out. It was certainly made a more interesting match because of the pursuit of the submission by Benjamin, but this was otherwise nothing special.

24/7 Champion Riddick Moss defeated Cedric Alexander to retain his title (6:17)

Riddick Moss made his Main Event debut a few weeks ago and from there went on to claim the 24/7 title, after turning on Mojo Rawley on Raw. A former college football player, the link with Rawley was always likely, with the name Moss reportedly a tribute to former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss.

Moss’ NXT run was marred by a torn Achilles tendon and he was generally on a losing tag team stretch with Dorian Mak in the last sixth months or so. He’s been the 24/7 Champion since February 10 and looked good here against Alexander.

Alexander was the star here, though, carrying the pace of the match and showing off his varied move set. They generally split this one 50-50, with a ton of near falls coming near the end.

There was a nice spot where Alexander did a tope to the outside, through the bottom rope, but it was all over when Moss caught Alexander with his side slam, Rock Bottom type of finisher.

Moss looks the part, but doesn’t sell that well yet. It will be interesting to see how they use him and how he develops.

VIDEO: Two WWE 24/7 title changes on FOX’s New Year’s Eve

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Joseph Currier

In addition to Roman Reigns vs. Dolph Ziggler airing, there were a couple of 24/7 title changes on FOX’s New Year’s Eve special.

R-Truth, Mojo Rawley, and Elias appeared in Times Square for “FOX’s New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey.” The segment saw Rawley initially pin R-Truth to win the 24/7 title. Rawley insulted Elias for his musical performance, Elias hit him with a guitar, and R-Truth pinned Elias to win the title back.

Maria Menounos, who was the co-host of the New Year’s Eve special, counted the pins for the title changes.

Video of the segment is available to watch below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IjDC-RmXuA

The Reigns vs. Ziggler match that aired last night was taped after last Friday’s SmackDown at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Menounos also appeared as the special guest ring announcer.

Reigns pinned Ziggler after hitting a spear. He then closed out 2019 by wishing the fans a happy new year and thanking them for all of the support and blessings they’ve given him:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGP3WdGzt-A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQnQKbJ-_gA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x-X29a2750

VIDEO: NBA player Enes Kanter wins and loses WWE 24/7 title

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Joseph Currier

NBA player and professional wrestling fan Enes Kanter both won and lost the 24/7 Championship prior to tonight’s episode of Raw at Madison Square Garden.

Before Raw went on the air, WWE filmed an angle where Kanter was going to be interviewed in the ring by Charly Caruso. He was interrupted by R-Truth as the interview started. Kanter ended up knocking down R-Truth and pinning him to win the title.

Kanter then revealed that he was wearing his Boston Celtics jersey. R-Truth rolled up Kanter to win the title back.

Kanter signed with the Celtics this offseason. In 2017, he was traded to the New York Knicks and played for the team until being waived this February.

Kanter is the second non-wrestler to hold the 24/7 title. FOX Sports host Rob Stone also briefly had a 24/7 title reign, winning it from R-Truth and immediately dropping it to Elias last month.

Video of Kanter winning and losing the title is available to watch below:

WWE also posted video of Kanter talking about the segment and being told to stay away from the 24/7 title by Drake Maverick:

Nine 24/7 title changes at WWE Raw Reunion

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Bryan Rose

The WWE 24/7 title changed hands nine times during Raw tonight.

The title changes started when R-Truth was rolled up by Drake Maverick while he was talking to Maverick’s wife Renee Michelle backstage. Maverick then went to his locker room to grab his things, but was distracted by The Boogeyman, who put worms in his luggage. Pat Patterson then walked into the room, kicked Maverick a few times as he fell to the floor in shock then pinned him to win the title.

Off screen, Patterson was attacked by Gearld Brisco, who ended up pinning him. He was celebrating in the back when he walked up to Kelly Kelly, who kicked him in the gut then pinned him to win the championship.

Later, Kelly walked up to Candice Michelle, Melina and Naomi. Melina mentioned that in the last few years she has been working on getting her referee’s license. Michelle then attacked Kelly and pinned her, with Melina as the referee, to win the title. Alundra Blayze struck soon after and submitted Michelle with a choke to win the championship.

Blayze later walked over to the announcer’s table, ready to throw the title in the trash. However, Ted DiBiase came out and offered to buy the title from her, which she accepted. DiBiase got into his limo to leave when he was attacked inside by Drake Maverick, who walked out of the limo with the title.

Maverick was finally set to leave the arena with his wife, who was already in the limo ready to go. R-Truth, however, rolled up Maverick and won back the title for the tenth time. He hopped in the limo with Renee Michelle and left, leaving Maverick behind.

Drake Maverick wins WWE 24/7 title on Raw

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Joseph Currier

Drake Maverick ended this week’s Raw as the current WWE 24/7 Champion.

Maverick hit R-Truth with a suitcase backstage while his back was turned and pinned him to win the 24/7 Championship. This is Maverick’s second reign with the title. He won it from R-Truth on the June 18 episode of SmackDown, then Truth won it back at Maverick’s wedding.

The storyline for tonight was that Maverick and his wife Renee Michelle were at Raw ahead of their honeymoon, and she told him that he had to choose between her or the 24/7 title. Later in the show, Maverick told Michelle that he was going to make sure their honeymoon is great. She went to freshen up, and Maverick pinned Truth to win the title.

When Michelle came back, Maverick said they were going to get to do their honeymoon properly now that he’s 24/7 Champion.

Michelle was a participant in the 2017 Mae Young Classic. She lost to Candice LeRae in their first round match.

VIDEO: R-Truth wins 24/7 title at Drake Maverick’s wedding

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Joseph Currier

After a title change that was filmed on his wedding day, Drake Maverick is no longer WWE 24/7 Champion.

WWE uploaded a video this morning where R-Truth pinned Maverick to regain the 24/7 title. In the video, Maverick (who was wearing the 24/7 title belt) and Renee Michelle were walking back down the aisle after their wedding. A referee appeared in front of Maverick, with Truth rolling Maverick up from behind to win the title. Maverick then chased after Truth.

Maverick had won the title from R-Truth on this week’s episode of SmackDown. He disguised himself as Carmella and pinned Truth outside of the building to win the title.

This is R-Truth’s sixth reign with the 24/7 Championship.

Maverick and Michelle were married on Thursday. Michelle took part in the 2017 Mae Young Classic, losing to Candice LeRae in the first round.

Video of the title change is available to watch below:

VIDEO: R-Truth wins WWE 24/7 title back from Jinder Mahal

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Joseph Currier

UPDATE: Following up on Jinder Mahal’s title win, WWE uploaded a video where R-Truth pinned Mahal to win the title back while he was sleeping on the plane. Truth then hid in the bathroom to avoid people trying to take the title from him.

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In another title change that was done outside of Raw or SmackDown, Jinder Mahal has won the WWE 24/7 Championship.

WWE posted a video today where Mahal snuck up on R-Truth and pinned him. R-Truth was talking on the phone while on an airport tarmac when Mahal rolled him up to win the title.

WWE also did a title change last weekend where Mahal ambushed R-Truth on a golf course to win the title, but R-Truth then immediately defeated Mahal to regain the championship.

R-Truth lost to 24/7 title to Elias in a lumberjack match on SmackDown this week, then pinned Elias while under the ring to win the title back.

The 24/7 Championship was introduced by Mick Foley on the May 20 episode of Raw. Titus O’Neil, Robert Roode, Truth (four times), Elias (two times), and Mahal (two times) have held the title since then.

Video of Mahal’s latest title win is available to watch below:

VIDEO: Jinder Mahal wins WWE 24/7 title, loses it back to R-Truth

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Joseph Currier

WWE has done their first two 24/7 title changes outside of Raw or SmackDown since introducing the championship.

In a video that WWE posted today, Jinder Mahal ambushed R-Truth while Truth and Carmella were at a golf course. Mahal rolled up Truth to win the 24/7 title. As Carmella was yelling at Mahal, R-Truth then rolled him up to win the title back. The video ended with Truth and Carmella taking off on a golf cart.

The 24/7 Championship was announced on the May 20 episode of Raw. Playing off the old Hardcore title’s 24/7 rule, Mick Foley made an appearance to introduce the championship. Titus O’Neil won a scramble that night to become the first 24/7 Champion. He then lost it to Robert Roode, who lost it to R-Truth.

R-Truth briefly dropped the 24/7 title to Elias on last week’s SmackDown but regained it at the end of the episode.

The video of today’s title changes is available to watch below:

WWE Raw video highlights: 24/7 title introduced

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Joseph Currier

The post-Money in the Bank episode of Raw saw the introduction of WWE’s newest championship title.

Mick Foley announced the 24/7 Championship, unveiled the title belt, and the first champion was crowned. Titus O’Neil won the belt, then immediately lost it to Robert Roode. R-Truth ended the night as champion after pinning Roode when Roode was trying to leave the building.

Foley said the 24/7 title is open to every wrestler on the Raw, SmackDown, 205 Live, NXT, and NXT UK rosters. He also teased that we could see a visiting legend compete for the title every now and again.

WWE appears to be trying to revitalize the third hour of Raw, with them using black and white graphics and dimmer lighting during the hour last night.

Brock Lesnar appeared in the opening and main event segments after winning the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. After Universal Champion Seth Rollins & WWE Champion Kofi Kingston defeated Bobby Lashley & Baron Corbin in the main event, Lesnar teased cashing in before walking back up the ramp.

WWE hyped that Lesnar will announce which title he’s going to cash in on next week, though when and where he’ll be getting his title shot has yet to be revealed.