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WWE ANNOUNCES BOLD REBRANDING MOVE FOR ZELINA VEGA’S PERSONA

WWE star Zelina Vega has undergone a name change on the official roster, now listed as just "Zelina." The change coincides with her recent heel turn, realigning with her husband, Aleister Black, as his manager.

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Zelina Vega Undergoes WWE Name Change - COURTESY/PHOTO

There may have been a minor name change for one of the main WWE characters on "Friday Night SmackDown." When visiting Zelina Vega's roster page on the official WWE website, fans have spotted a change. She no longer goes by her last name, and it appears that she will now only be called Zelina.

Zelina's presentation has undergone additional changes. She lately changed her ways and sided with Aleister Black, her real-life spouse. This is the first time Zelina has been utilised as a manager since she left Andrade as a manager, and she has been a singles competitor ever since.

Zelina's Second Run in WWE


Fans may have forgotten that Zelina's initial stint with WWE ended in 2020 when she was released. The following year, she rejoined the group and became a successful solo performer. In 2021, she became the "Queen of the Ring," earning her first significant honour in the WWE.

Zelina and Carmella won the company's first title shortly after. The two defeated Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.

Zelina's challenge against Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship in Puerto Rico was one of the most significant events in her professional wrestling career. Despite her failure, Zelina was overtaken with emotion as her Puerto Rican admirers cheered her on.

The April 25 episode of "WWE SmackDown" marked the conclusion of Zelina's run to her maiden singles WWE title victory. She became the WWE Women's United States Champion by pinning Chelsea Green. Zelina held the gold for two months before losing it to Giulia the day before the "Night of Champions."

Zelina made the previously mentioned heel turn on the October 10 episode of "Friday Night SmackDown." In a last man standing match, she helped Black defeat Damian Priest. Black was able to throw a flame into Priest's eyes because of Zelina's intervention.

WORLD SERIES THRILLER: DODGERS’ GAME 7 WIN HOOKS MILLIONS

The LA Dodgers' Game 7 World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays averaged 25.98 million viewers, making it the most-watched MLB game since 2017. The thrilling extra-innings comeback peaked at 31.5 million viewers.

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L.A. Dodgers Win World Series, Winning Consecutive Titles - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Millions of people tuned in to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers' stunning second consecutive World Series victory on Saturday night because it was a compelling drama. 

In a thrilling Game 7 that lasted extra innings, the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays had spectators on the edge of their seats as the defending champions overcame a 3-0 hole to become the first repeat World Series victors in 25 years. 

Fox wowed the crowd with the Dodgers' comeback, which was completed by catcher Will Smith in the top of the eleventh.

The network estimates that an average of 25.98 million people watched the battle across all Fox platforms, based on preliminary viewership figures. 

The Dodgers-Blue Jays series finale is now the most-watched World Series game since the Houston Astros defeated Los Angeles in Game 7 in 2017, thanks to that number. 

Miguel Rojas' game-tying solo home run in the ninth inning kept baseball fans riveted to their screens as the game continued into the late hours on the East Coast. Between 11:30 and 11:45 p.m. ET, 31.5 million people watched the game at its peak.

On average, 25.98 million people watched the LA Dodgers defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series.

In the top of the eleventh inning, Dodgers catcher Will Smith blasted the game-winning solo home run. 

The figures are based on Adobe Analytics data and Nielsen's quick national data. According to Front Office Sports, the exact number will be revealed later this week, along with audience statistics from Canadian broadcasters Sportsnet and TVA Sports. 

Last year's Game 5 of the Dodgers-Blue Jays series, in which LA defeated the New York Yankees 4-1, was surpassed by Game 7. This year's Dodgers-Yankees game outperformed it by 40% in terms of viewership, even though it is also a big attraction for baseball enthusiasts.

The matchup on Saturday also outperformed the most recent World Series Game 7, which was the 2019 matchup between the Washington Nationals and the Astros, by a margin of 10%. 

However, Saturday's first ratings are so high that they surpass both the NBA's audience figures and other World Series data. 

Game 7 of the NBA Finals in June, in which the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in an all-or-nothing match on ABC, was dominated by the contest's linear viewership. According to reports, the 2025 World Series Game 7 attracted 53% more views than the NBA finale. 

With an average viewership of 16.53 million and a peak of 19.28 million in the second half, the Thunder's 103-91 triumph in June was the NBA's most-watched Finals game in six years.  

However, during the opening week of the season last month, the NBA set new records for itself. 

According to Front Office Sports, the league's national games (NBC, Peacock, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video) attracted an average of 2.8 million viewers during the first week of the season. In eight years, that was the NBA's most-viewed first week.

The NBA's first games on NBC since 2002, the opening-night doubleheader on October 21, attracted 5.6 million viewers, a 90 per cent increase over the previous year's TNT opener. 

ANTHONY JOSHUA REPORTEDLY SET FOR UNEXPECTED RETURN DATE ANNOUNCEMENT

Anthony Joshua is set for a surprise return to boxing in December, promoter Eddie Hearn confirms. The former heavyweight champion will fight in Riyadh, with a potential Jake Paul bout also discussed.

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Joshua tipped to step back into the ring - COURTESY/PHOTO

Promoter Eddie Hearn has predicted that Anthony Joshua will make an unexpected comeback to the ring.

Hearn said Joshua will put on his gloves again next month, but he has not confirmed who his opponent will be.

Hearn's Matchroom Boxing has three events set for December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: December 13, 15, and 27.

Hearn told DAZN that Joshua would return on one of those dates, and he said, "Yes."

Since Daniel Dubois knocked him out at Wembley Stadium in September of last year, Joshua has not competed.

Hearn, though, has been hinting at the range of choices Joshua would have upon his return.

These include a bout in Africa (Joshua is of Nigerian descent) and a potential 2026 matchup with Tyson Fury.

Meanwhile, Fury maintains that his current boxing retirement will remain permanent.

A bout scheduled for December at rather short notice, by Joshua's standards, was not one of his expected possibilities.

Hearn was also questioned about the possibility of a fantasy contest between Joshua and Jake Paul.

Paul, a former YouTuber who is now a boxer, has drawn attention by announcing that he will face the former heavyweight champion.

Would we accept the fight, if you ask me? We would fight, of course," Hearn said to DAZN.

"It would be a pleasant way to simply wrap up this brief adventure.

"Is Jake Paul truly interested in taking on Anthony Joshua? He is insane. Given that AJ has not truly been in training camp, he might believe he can catch him off guard.

"There is not much to report at this time, but if the chance arose, it would be a fierce battle. Never say never.

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