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WWE ICON BELIEVES CM PUNK’S STAR POWER OUTSHINES ANY CHAMPIONSHIP

WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff predicts Jey Uso will defeat CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title at Saturday Night's Main Event, claiming Punk is "so over" he doesn't need the championship.

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CM Punk’s Greatness Unaffected By Titles, Says Eric Bischoff - COURTESY/PHOTO

CM Punk might be the World Heavyweight Champion after tonight's main event. However, one WWE Hall of Famer says he does not require it.

On the newest episode of 83 Weeks, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed tonight’s World Heavyweight Championship encounter between CM Punk and Jey Uso at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Bischoff thinks Punk is so "freaking over" at the moment that he does not need the title and that Uso should win the bout.

Eric Bischoff declared, "I am going to go with Jey Uso and take the long shot here and the odds." "I mention that because of what I am seeing on social media once more. Jey Uso draws inspiration from a completely different source. My point is that it felt inspired.

Furthermore, I believe that, in the long run, the decision to place it on Jey Uso at this time makes more sense than Punk. Punk is really popular right now. It is absurd. He is not in need of it. It would be helpful to Jey. Therefore, based only on practical considerations, I would wager on Jey. WrestlingNews.co is the H/T.

Eric Bischoff has changed his mind on CM Punk after returning to WWE


Hearing Bischoff now extol CM Punk is amusing. When he was in AEW, he trashed him for a number of years. Bischoff stated unequivocally on The Ten Count that WWE should not allow Punk back to the company, even after he was sacked by the organisation.

According to Eric Bischoff, "I do not think it would be; I think CM Punk shit the bed." "I believe that everyone can see that Tony Khan still had the pipe bomb mystique when he introduced CM Punk to AEW. He was this guy who confronted the man and left, and I believe the typical American admires the defiant or rebellious aspect of that character. Thus, punk maintained its fan base despite its mystique.

And Tony Khan managed to capitalise on that. And that mystique just started to fade over a very short time. It was similar to gradually releasing more air from the balloon every week. Additionally, CM Punk arrived with high ratings. The following week practically began in a freefall, returning to pre-punk levels. You examine AEW's weekly ratings to see where it stands. Because all of the financial data is private, this is the only public thing we can measure.

"The actual financial data is not truly discussed with us. We only receive the top-line information. However, ratings are the information that allows us to determine where this product is going—flatlining. It plateaued to pre-Punk levels shortly after CM Punk arrived. And I believe that people's presence is mostly responsible for that. Their excitement stemmed from the mystique and aura. When they saw, they ehhed.

"Not too much—just a tiny bit, nothing noteworthy. Furthermore, I believe that Punk's behaviour left a negative impression on everyone, not just his supporters. When he is right next to you, why would anyone want to hire a man who is willing to openly criticise the man who writes him a check each week? Why would anyone wish to do business with that individual?

OSCAR DE LA HOYA ANNOUNCES UNEXPECTED SWAP FOR JAKE PAUL FIGHT

Oscar De La Hoya has confirmed Ryan Garcia will NOT replace Gervonta Davis to fight Jake Paul. The Golden Boy promoter cited exclusive contracts with DAZN as the reason the crossover fight is impossible.

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The question of whether Ryan Garcia could replace Gervonta Davis to face Jake Paul has been addressed by Oscar De La Hoya.

An exhibition fight between Paul and Davis was scheduled for Friday, November 14, but it is now seriously doubtful since a fresh civil case was launched against "Tank" in the last few days.

According to reports, several opponents have been contacted about possibly taking Davis' place, and Paul's promotional team MVP has already stated that they are considering all of their options regarding whether or not to move forward with the fight.

Former WBC interim lightweight champion Garcia, who actually faced "Tank" himself in April 2023 and lost via stoppage in the seventh round, is one man who has been mentioned.

Even though Garcia lost his most recent contest against Rolly Romero in May, he is still a well-known boxer and has previously expressed his desire to take on Paul.

Nevertheless, Garcia's promoter De La Hoya has since declared on social media that there will not be a fight between Paul and "King Ry."

Reporters phone me when I wake up to inquire about Ryan Garcia and Jake Paul. Allow me to explain why this fight will not take place. Jake Paul fights on Netflix, and Ryan Garcia fights for DAZN. That is essentially the bottom line, I mean.

The current situation is that Golden Boy has a contract with DAZN, and Golden Boy has a contract with Ryan Garcia. This is business, after all. Ryan Garcia will likely go on a tirade about how you are preventing me from earning money and other things. No, you must abide by the regulations and the law.

"You have agreements with Golden Boy and DAZN. That is not how it occurs. I will announce Ryan Garcia's next fight, including who he will face and when.

A former world heavyweight champion has also been connected to the fight, which means Paul might have to go elsewhere for his next opponent.

NFL ISSUES VERDICT ON PLAYER BEHIND CAM SKATTEBO INJURY

The NFL will not fine Eagles' Zack Baun for the hip-drop tackle that caused a season-ending ankle injury to Giants rookie RB Cam Skattebo. Baun escapes penalty as the league releases its Week 8 fines.

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NFL Reaches Zack Baun Ruling - Photo Credit: Getty Images

This season, which has been full of ups and downs, has been a dramatic one for the New York Giants. The Giants asked quarterback Russell Wilson to step aside after they lost back-to-back games early in the season. They then elevated rookie Jaxson Dart to the position of starting signal-caller, and Dart has helped them win two games. With a 2-6 record going into Week 9, the Giants desperately need to defeat the San Francisco 49ers, who are 5-3.

Dart is having trouble since he recently lost Cam Skattebo, a fellow rookie and one of his go-to rushing backs. Skattebo suffered a serious injury during the Giants' game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 26. Skattebo suffered a serious right ankle injury during the game while playing with Eagles linebacker Zack Baun. The player had to be carried off the field due to the severity of the injury. As Skattebo was being carried away, the Philadelphia audience gave him a standing ovation.

One of the most anticipated parts of the announcement leading up to this weekend's NFL penalties was whether Baun would be fined for his conduct that led to Skattebo's season-ending injury. The NFL has now reached a definitive decision.

The Philadelphia Eagles player involved in the Cam Skattebo injury had his fate decided by the NFL.


Players are disciplined by the league each week for their behaviour during the previous week's games. These measures are "to prevent athletes from needless risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity," according to the NFL's website. During the regular season, the NFL announces such penalties every Saturday afternoon.

Baun is not mentioned in the NFL's Week 8 report, which was just issued. Therefore, Baun got away with it, and the NFL is not punishing him for what he did during the Giants game.

Despite being a "hip drop tackle" during the game, Baun's action was not called. In the second quarter of the game, the injury occurred on a pass attempt. Skattebo's right leg was pinned and twisted beneath him after Baun's impact during the play.

After that incident, Skattebo suffered serious damage to his ankle. In the game, Skattebo had caught an 18-yard throw from Dart that had resulted in his seventh score of the season.

"This is terrible—Cam Skattebo, the Giants' outstanding rookie running back, just sustained a serious ankle injury." Arye Pulli, an NFL reporter, posted a video of the incident on X. One user commented, "How was this not a flag, bro?" after noticing the hip drop tackle. I believed that hip-dropped tackles were prohibited. "Is that not a hip drop tackle?" said another.


A player for the New York Giants is penalised.


Rakeem Nunez-Roches, a defensive end, was fined $23,186 for "unnecessary roughness" and "usage of the helmet," whereas Baun was exempt from fines. Additionally, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. of the Philadelphia Eagles received a $5,790 punishment for "unnecessary roughness" related to a "blindside block."

To "help legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further assist the health, safety, and wellness of players across all levels, including youth football and the communities that love the game," the NFL has stated that the fines will be sent to the Professional Players Foundation.

The New York Giants still have five weeks until they get a break because their NFL bye week is not until Week 14. Dart has a lot of work ahead of him because both Skattebo and wide receiver Malik Nabers are sidelined for the season.

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