27 days ago
By Jacob Bogage
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Postal Service has told confidants that he is deeply discouraged by his job and wants to resign, according to four people familiar with his thinking, as the agency comes under scrutiny over financial losses and President Donald Trump's effort to tighten rules on mail-in voting.
Postmaster General David Steiner, who took office in July 2025 after the White House forced out his predecessor, has expressed frustration over a lack of help from the White House and Congress in addressing the mail service's long-running financial woes, the people said.
At the same time, the Postal Service was thrust to the center of a debate over the federal government's role in voting after Trump directed it in March to serve as a clearinghouse for mail ballots. The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the agency from implementing key elements of the plan, dealing the White House a significant setback.
The pressures culminated in a contentious June Senate hearing, where lawmakers from both parties interrogated Steiner over poor delivery service, Trump's ballot restrictions and his compensation.
#white #mail
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Postal Service has told confidants that he is deeply discouraged by his job and wants to resign, according to four people familiar with his thinking, as the agency comes under scrutiny over financial losses and President Donald Trump's effort to tighten rules on mail-in voting.
Postmaster General David Steiner, who took office in July 2025 after the White House forced out his predecessor, has expressed frustration over a lack of help from the White House and Congress in addressing the mail service's long-running financial woes, the people said.
At the same time, the Postal Service was thrust to the center of a debate over the federal government's role in voting after Trump directed it in March to serve as a clearinghouse for mail ballots. The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the agency from implementing key elements of the plan, dealing the White House a significant setback.
The pressures culminated in a contentious June Senate hearing, where lawmakers from both parties interrogated Steiner over poor delivery service, Trump's ballot restrictions and his compensation.
#white #mail
1 month ago
Fifteen years, hundreds of matches, goals, victories and star players. Since its opening in September 2011, the Stadium has become Juventus' home and one of the iconic venues in the club's recent history. These fifteen years can also be told through the numbers.
The Men's First Team have played 389 official matches at the Stadium, recording 282 wins, 76 draws and just 31 defeats. That's a win rate of over 72 per cent.
In these matches, Juventus have scored 778 goals, conceded 265 and kept a clean sheet on 195 occasions: practically one clean sheet every two matches.
Serie A naturally accounts for the largest share, with 287 matches, followed by the UEFA Champions League with 59, the Italian Cup with 35 and the UEFA Europa League with 8.
The first official goal was scored by Stephan Lichtsteiner against Parma on 11 September 2011. A few weeks later, on 2 October against Milan, the first brace at the Stadium was scored by Claudio Marchisio.
#matches #september
The Men's First Team have played 389 official matches at the Stadium, recording 282 wins, 76 draws and just 31 defeats. That's a win rate of over 72 per cent.
In these matches, Juventus have scored 778 goals, conceded 265 and kept a clean sheet on 195 occasions: practically one clean sheet every two matches.
Serie A naturally accounts for the largest share, with 287 matches, followed by the UEFA Champions League with 59, the Italian Cup with 35 and the UEFA Europa League with 8.
The first official goal was scored by Stephan Lichtsteiner against Parma on 11 September 2011. A few weeks later, on 2 October against Milan, the first brace at the Stadium was scored by Claudio Marchisio.
#matches #september
1 month ago
By Ben Steiner
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Let it be known, St. Louis CITY SC mean business.
After a week that saw them shell out $12 million to the Colorado Rapids in a cash-for-player trade for Rafael Navarro, the Missouri side picked up a massive 3–1 road win at Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
While Navarro and fellow new striker signing Damion Downs made their debuts off the bench, it was Simon Becher — scoring against his former team — Tomas Totland and Conrad Wallem who netted the goals that extended St. Louis's MLS-best unbeaten streak to 13 games.
With the win, CITY pushed into fifth in the West, level on points with FC Dallas for the coveted top-four spot among the Audi MLS Cup Playoff seeds. At the same time, it put their opponents on notice for trophy aspirations for the rest of the year.
#city #rafael #missouri #western
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Let it be known, St. Louis CITY SC mean business.
After a week that saw them shell out $12 million to the Colorado Rapids in a cash-for-player trade for Rafael Navarro, the Missouri side picked up a massive 3–1 road win at Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
While Navarro and fellow new striker signing Damion Downs made their debuts off the bench, it was Simon Becher — scoring against his former team — Tomas Totland and Conrad Wallem who netted the goals that extended St. Louis's MLS-best unbeaten streak to 13 games.
With the win, CITY pushed into fifth in the West, level on points with FC Dallas for the coveted top-four spot among the Audi MLS Cup Playoff seeds. At the same time, it put their opponents on notice for trophy aspirations for the rest of the year.
#city #rafael #missouri #western
2 months ago
By Ben Steiner
VANCOUVER — Good luck scoring against the Houston Dynamo.
In a battle between the top two teams in the Western Conference, the Dynamo prevailed 1–0 over the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place Wednesday, silencing a crowd of over 22,000 and overtaking the 'Caps atop the West, while making some history along the way.
Franco Negri scored the lone goal in the 34th minute with a thunderous finish from outside the box, but it was the defensive prowess that led the way for the Dynamo. Despite constant Vancouver pressure, Houston held strong, securing a fifth straight clean sheet, while extending the win streak to the same number.
By doing so, they became the third team in MLS history to win five games, all via clean sheets – and the vibes couldn't be any better, for a team that feels they're still a work in progress.
#Vancouver #history #team #steiner
VANCOUVER — Good luck scoring against the Houston Dynamo.
In a battle between the top two teams in the Western Conference, the Dynamo prevailed 1–0 over the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place Wednesday, silencing a crowd of over 22,000 and overtaking the 'Caps atop the West, while making some history along the way.
Franco Negri scored the lone goal in the 34th minute with a thunderous finish from outside the box, but it was the defensive prowess that led the way for the Dynamo. Despite constant Vancouver pressure, Houston held strong, securing a fifth straight clean sheet, while extending the win streak to the same number.
By doing so, they became the third team in MLS history to win five games, all via clean sheets – and the vibes couldn't be any better, for a team that feels they're still a work in progress.
#Vancouver #history #team #steiner
2 months ago
Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Charley Steiner, who has been in the business for 59 years, called Saturday night's broadcast of the Dodgers-Milwaukee Brewers game "the most meaningful game of my career."
It was the first time that Steiner called all nine innings of a game since Oct. 11, 2023 when the Diamondbacks were the last team to beat the Dodgers in a postseason.
Steiner, who has been battling cancer, began the season broadcasting just three innings in the first game of a home series this season, gradually building up to six innings, and now his first complete game.
"It means the world to me," Steiner told USA TODAY Sports.
Steiner was diagnosed with multiple myeloma blood cancer in January 2024 and was unable to work any games that season, but returned to the booth in 2025.
#steiner #Dodgers #cancer
It was the first time that Steiner called all nine innings of a game since Oct. 11, 2023 when the Diamondbacks were the last team to beat the Dodgers in a postseason.
Steiner, who has been battling cancer, began the season broadcasting just three innings in the first game of a home series this season, gradually building up to six innings, and now his first complete game.
"It means the world to me," Steiner told USA TODAY Sports.
Steiner was diagnosed with multiple myeloma blood cancer in January 2024 and was unable to work any games that season, but returned to the booth in 2025.
#steiner #Dodgers #cancer
2 months ago
NFL son of former WWE star Big Poppa Pump suspended 6 games for performance-enhancing drug use originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner's son is trying to make it in the NFL, but he's off to a rough start.
Brock Rechsteiner is in his first season with the New Orleans Saints, but will now have to miss the first six games of his rookie season due to a suspension. The NFL announced the news on Thursday afternoon, allowing Rechsteiner to continue participating in training camp but forcing him to be away from the team once the season begins.
Rechsteiner is not a high-profile player, but he was hoping to make the Saints roster as a depth option. Now, he faces an uphill battle to secure a spot.
Brock Rechsteiner, the son of WWE Hall of Fame Scott "Big Poppa Pump" Steiner, was suspended six games by the NFL to begin the 2026 season. Rechsteiner signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Jacksonville State after playing three seasons for the Gamecocks.
#season #pump #scott
WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner's son is trying to make it in the NFL, but he's off to a rough start.
Brock Rechsteiner is in his first season with the New Orleans Saints, but will now have to miss the first six games of his rookie season due to a suspension. The NFL announced the news on Thursday afternoon, allowing Rechsteiner to continue participating in training camp but forcing him to be away from the team once the season begins.
Rechsteiner is not a high-profile player, but he was hoping to make the Saints roster as a depth option. Now, he faces an uphill battle to secure a spot.
Brock Rechsteiner, the son of WWE Hall of Fame Scott "Big Poppa Pump" Steiner, was suspended six games by the NFL to begin the 2026 season. Rechsteiner signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Jacksonville State after playing three seasons for the Gamecocks.
#season #pump #scott
2 months ago
It sounds like the eBay delivery from ******* : live ******* roaches and spiders, a ******* pig mask, a funeral wreath and a book about grieving a spouse's death.
Yet that's what a civil lawsuit alleges former eBay executives sent to the home of David and Ina Steiner, a Massachusetts couple who publishes the e-commerce trade publication EcommerceBytes, after their reporting drew criticism from the company.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028 — and experts say most people won't act in time. What to do before the window closes
#ramsey
Yet that's what a civil lawsuit alleges former eBay executives sent to the home of David and Ina Steiner, a Massachusetts couple who publishes the e-commerce trade publication EcommerceBytes, after their reporting drew criticism from the company.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028 — and experts say most people won't act in time. What to do before the window closes
#ramsey
2 months ago
Life comes at you fast in Formula 1, and no team is feeling the whiplash of the 2026 regulations quite like McLaren. Just months after celebrating Lando Norris's maiden World Championship victory, the papaya garage has found itself completely on the back foot.
As McLaren desperately tries to claw back performance against the likes of Mercedes and Ferrari, the paddock rumor mill is already spinning. According to former Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner, if McLaren cannot fix their underlying issues, their star driver won't hesitate to trigger an exit strategy.
But to understand why Norris might be looking for the door, you have to look at the massive technical overhaul introduced for the 2026 season.
The new regulations fundamentally changed how F1 cars generate power, removing the complex MGU-H and demanding a 50:50 power delivery split between the internal combustion engine and the electric MGU-K. This aggressive shift to electrification has heavily favored factory works teams.
McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) during the Lenovo Grand Prix Du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
#driver
As McLaren desperately tries to claw back performance against the likes of Mercedes and Ferrari, the paddock rumor mill is already spinning. According to former Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner, if McLaren cannot fix their underlying issues, their star driver won't hesitate to trigger an exit strategy.
But to understand why Norris might be looking for the door, you have to look at the massive technical overhaul introduced for the 2026 season.
The new regulations fundamentally changed how F1 cars generate power, removing the complex MGU-H and demanding a 50:50 power delivery split between the internal combustion engine and the electric MGU-K. This aggressive shift to electrification has heavily favored factory works teams.
McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) during the Lenovo Grand Prix Du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
#driver
3 months ago
By Nate Raymond
July 28 (Reuters) - EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees in retaliation for their coverage of the e-commerce company in a newsletter they publish.
David and Ina Steiner announced the settlement late on Monday, bringing an end to a case they filed in 2021 in Boston federal court after several former eBay employees were prosecuted for targeting them in a cyber-stalking campaign that involved sending the couple ****** roaches, fly larvae and a ****** Halloween pig mask.
As part of the settlement, eBay agreed to pay $46.15 million to the couple; fund $6 million in charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations; and issue a "strongly-worded" statement about the conduct of three of its top former executives.
"We believe this resolution sends a clear message that corporations and their executives cannot engage in this type of misconduct without facing significant consequences," Christopher Murphy, the Steiners' attorney, said in a statement.
#couple
July 28 (Reuters) - EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees in retaliation for their coverage of the e-commerce company in a newsletter they publish.
David and Ina Steiner announced the settlement late on Monday, bringing an end to a case they filed in 2021 in Boston federal court after several former eBay employees were prosecuted for targeting them in a cyber-stalking campaign that involved sending the couple ****** roaches, fly larvae and a ****** Halloween pig mask.
As part of the settlement, eBay agreed to pay $46.15 million to the couple; fund $6 million in charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations; and issue a "strongly-worded" statement about the conduct of three of its top former executives.
"We believe this resolution sends a clear message that corporations and their executives cannot engage in this type of misconduct without facing significant consequences," Christopher Murphy, the Steiners' attorney, said in a statement.
#couple
3 months ago
By Nate Raymond
July 28 (Reuters) - EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees in retaliation for their coverage of the e-commerce company in a newsletter they publish.
David and Ina Steiner announced the settlement late on Monday, bringing an end to a case they filed in 2021 in Boston federal court after several former eBay employees were prosecuted for targeting them in a cyber-stalking campaign that involved sending the couple **** roaches, fly larvae and a **** Halloween pig mask.
As part of the settlement, eBay agreed to pay $46.15 million to the couple; fund $6 million in charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations; and issue a "strongly-worded" statement about the conduct of three of its top former executives.
"We believe this resolution sends a clear message that corporations and their executives cannot engage in this type of misconduct without facing significant consequences," Christopher Murphy, the Steiners' attorney, said in a statement.
#million #couple #stalking
July 28 (Reuters) - EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees in retaliation for their coverage of the e-commerce company in a newsletter they publish.
David and Ina Steiner announced the settlement late on Monday, bringing an end to a case they filed in 2021 in Boston federal court after several former eBay employees were prosecuted for targeting them in a cyber-stalking campaign that involved sending the couple **** roaches, fly larvae and a **** Halloween pig mask.
As part of the settlement, eBay agreed to pay $46.15 million to the couple; fund $6 million in charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations; and issue a "strongly-worded" statement about the conduct of three of its top former executives.
"We believe this resolution sends a clear message that corporations and their executives cannot engage in this type of misconduct without facing significant consequences," Christopher Murphy, the Steiners' attorney, said in a statement.
#million #couple #stalking
3 months ago
By Nate Raymond
July 28 (Reuters) - EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees in retaliation for their coverage of the e-commerce company in a newsletter they publish.
David and Ina Steiner announced the settlement late on Monday, bringing an end to a case they filed in 2021 in Boston federal court after several former eBay employees were prosecuted for targeting them in a cyber-stalking campaign that involved sending the couple **** roaches, fly larvae and a **** Halloween pig mask.
As part of the settlement, eBay agreed to pay $46.15 million to the couple; fund $6 million in charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations; and issue a "strongly-worded" statement about the conduct of three of its top former executives.
"We believe this resolution sends a clear message that corporations and their executives cannot engage in this type of misconduct without facing significant consequences," Christopher Murphy, the Steiners' attorney, said in a statement.
#million #couple #stalking #several
July 28 (Reuters) - EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit by a Massachusetts couple who fell victim to a bizarre stalking and harassment campaign carried out by several of its employees in retaliation for their coverage of the e-commerce company in a newsletter they publish.
David and Ina Steiner announced the settlement late on Monday, bringing an end to a case they filed in 2021 in Boston federal court after several former eBay employees were prosecuted for targeting them in a cyber-stalking campaign that involved sending the couple **** roaches, fly larvae and a **** Halloween pig mask.
As part of the settlement, eBay agreed to pay $46.15 million to the couple; fund $6 million in charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations; and issue a "strongly-worded" statement about the conduct of three of its top former executives.
"We believe this resolution sends a clear message that corporations and their executives cannot engage in this type of misconduct without facing significant consequences," Christopher Murphy, the Steiners' attorney, said in a statement.
#million #couple #stalking #several
3 months ago
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Esteban Ocon is likely in his final year with the American outfit, predicting a Ferrari junior will be drafted in to replace the Frenchman in 2027.
Steiner offered a blunt ****** sment of Ocon's current campaign at Haas during an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. The 29-year-old has been consistently outperformed by his team-mate Oliver Bearman, who is in his second season in the championship, sparking speculation about Ocon's future with Haas.
"I think Ollie is doing a very good job, and Esteban is just like, that’s the max we can do," Steiner said. "The difference is so big. I think it’s the biggest difference between team-mates now in the championship. Especially in qualifying.
"If you also take the time gap between the two, it's always huge. So I don’t think he has got a future there. I think that’s his last year there."
With Ocon's future under scrutiny, attention has inevitably turned to who might fill the potentially vacant seat. Several candidates have been floated, including McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli and Formula 2 driver Rafael Camara, as well as Yuki Tsunoda.
#haas #think #future
Steiner offered a blunt ****** sment of Ocon's current campaign at Haas during an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. The 29-year-old has been consistently outperformed by his team-mate Oliver Bearman, who is in his second season in the championship, sparking speculation about Ocon's future with Haas.
"I think Ollie is doing a very good job, and Esteban is just like, that’s the max we can do," Steiner said. "The difference is so big. I think it’s the biggest difference between team-mates now in the championship. Especially in qualifying.
"If you also take the time gap between the two, it's always huge. So I don’t think he has got a future there. I think that’s his last year there."
With Ocon's future under scrutiny, attention has inevitably turned to who might fill the potentially vacant seat. Several candidates have been floated, including McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli and Formula 2 driver Rafael Camara, as well as Yuki Tsunoda.
#haas #think #future
3 months ago
It didn't take long for us to have our first Juventus injury of the worry for preseason training. And just like the most notable one that is basically carrying over from the end of the 2025-26 season that had us all wondering how the heck the best player on the roster was going to look when he played in his first World Cup, this is something that has not gone away since Juve's season-ending draw to Torino in May.
So while Kenan Yildiz's lingering knee issue will certainly be a topic of discussion when he returns from his deserved albeit shortened summer vacation after spending a few weeks in North America last month, the first day of Juventus players rolling up to Continassa for training and medical exams revealed something.
More specifically, a thing on Khephren Thuram's right knee.
That is because the knee issue that hampered Thuram late in the 2025-26 season is still present. And that was evident as Thuram walked out of J Medical after Monday's checkups with a fairly large wrap on his right knee — a clear sign that the femoro-patellar syndrome is still a thing. Thuram has not been training with the rest of the group at Continassa as manager Luciano Spalletti leads his first preseason in Turin, and it's unclear when one of Juventus' most important players will actually join the rest of his teammates as they wait for the small number of World Cup participants to arrive over the next couple of weeks.
Thuram is not expected to take part in the first preseason friendly of the summer on Saturday when Juventus travel to Switzerland to face old friend Stephan Lichtsteiner and FC Basel.
So while Kenan Yildiz's lingering knee issue will certainly be a topic of discussion when he returns from his deserved albeit shortened summer vacation after spending a few weeks in North America last month, the first day of Juventus players rolling up to Continassa for training and medical exams revealed something.
More specifically, a thing on Khephren Thuram's right knee.
That is because the knee issue that hampered Thuram late in the 2025-26 season is still present. And that was evident as Thuram walked out of J Medical after Monday's checkups with a fairly large wrap on his right knee — a clear sign that the femoro-patellar syndrome is still a thing. Thuram has not been training with the rest of the group at Continassa as manager Luciano Spalletti leads his first preseason in Turin, and it's unclear when one of Juventus' most important players will actually join the rest of his teammates as they wait for the small number of World Cup participants to arrive over the next couple of weeks.
Thuram is not expected to take part in the first preseason friendly of the summer on Saturday when Juventus travel to Switzerland to face old friend Stephan Lichtsteiner and FC Basel.
3 months ago
Guenther Steiner has urged the FIA to introduce permanent, full-time stewards and increase the use of artificial intelligence to prevent a repeat of the anticlimactic end to the British Grand Prix.
The race at Silverstone, which saw Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claim his first victory of the season ahead of Mercedes' George Russell and his own team-mate Lewis Hamilton, ended behind the safety car.
The safety car was deployed on lap 48 of 52 when Red Bull's Max Verstappen spun out and became beached in the gravel at Stowe corner. While it initially seemed as though racing would resume before the end of the race, with the notice that the safety car would come in being shown on the broadcasts, the race finished under safety car conditions.
The FIA later confirmed that the message had been shown in error and explained that there were not enough laps left to complete the unlapping process, which is why the safety car stayed out.
During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner did not hold back in his **** sment of the situation.
The race at Silverstone, which saw Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claim his first victory of the season ahead of Mercedes' George Russell and his own team-mate Lewis Hamilton, ended behind the safety car.
The safety car was deployed on lap 48 of 52 when Red Bull's Max Verstappen spun out and became beached in the gravel at Stowe corner. While it initially seemed as though racing would resume before the end of the race, with the notice that the safety car would come in being shown on the broadcasts, the race finished under safety car conditions.
The FIA later confirmed that the message had been shown in error and explained that there were not enough laps left to complete the unlapping process, which is why the safety car stayed out.
During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner did not hold back in his **** sment of the situation.
4 months ago
By David Shepardson
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday defended a plan demanded by President Donald Trump to require states to provide lists of voters who received mailed ballots.
U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner said at a U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing that, under the proposal, USPS would not deliver ballots in states where officials refuse to comply.
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday defended a plan demanded by President Donald Trump to require states to provide lists of voters who received mailed ballots.
U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner said at a U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing that, under the proposal, USPS would not deliver ballots in states where officials refuse to comply.
4 months ago
When it comes to dominating the ring and then taking Hollywood by storm, no group does it quite like professional wrestlers. These larger-than-life personalities don't just captivate crowds with championship belts, they break through on red carpets and big screens, showcasing a charisma built under the brightest of spotlights. As actors, they shatter stereotypes and win over new fans, proving that transitioning from wrestling superstars to leading movie or television stars is as natural as a body slam. Here are the wrestling legends seen both in the ring and on the silver screen.
Adam Copeland, whose wrestling career skyrocketed under the name Edge, has charmed audiences beyond the squared circle. Known for his intense presence and sharp charisma in WWE, he transitioned smoothly to acting, appearing in series and films where his raw energy translates perfectly on screen. His versatility is a testament to wrestling's influence across entertainment, having gone on to star in 42 episodes of the TV series Haven, as well as Ares in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians television series on Disney+, per IMDb.
Stacy Keibler carved her own path from the world of wrestling to mainstream celebrity status. She began her professional wrestling career as a part of the Nitro Girls in WCW before moving to WWE, where she managed superstars including Test, Scott Steiner, and The Dudley Boyz, according to eWrestling News. After her time in WWE, Keibler landed roles that included the TV series George Lopez, What About Brian and How I Met Your Mother, per IMDb.
With a persona that's defined generations, the late Hulk Hogan took his fame from the wrestling ring to pop-culture stardom. Known for his iconic look and larger-than-life attitude, his acting career began with a cameo in Rocky III (1982) and extended to starring in films such as No Holds Barred and Suburban Commando, as well as television shows including Thunder in Paradise and the reality series Hogan Knows Best, as reported by IMDb. From family films to reality TV, he became a household name beyond wrestling fans, and was among the first wrestlers to cross over into Hollywood and gain mainstream recognition, according to F4W Online.
Bill Goldberg bulldozed through WCW and WWE, creating an aura of dominance celebrated in and out of the ring. He rose to fame in WCW with a lengthy undefeated streak in singles competition from 1997 to 1998, going an unprecedented 173-0, which is considered the longest winning streak in professional wrestling, per WWE.com. His unmistakable energy and imposing look made him perfectly suited for action roles on TV and in movies, including The Longest Yard, Universal Soldier: The Return, and Santa's Slay, thrilling audiences with every appearance, according to IMDb.
Adam Copeland, whose wrestling career skyrocketed under the name Edge, has charmed audiences beyond the squared circle. Known for his intense presence and sharp charisma in WWE, he transitioned smoothly to acting, appearing in series and films where his raw energy translates perfectly on screen. His versatility is a testament to wrestling's influence across entertainment, having gone on to star in 42 episodes of the TV series Haven, as well as Ares in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians television series on Disney+, per IMDb.
Stacy Keibler carved her own path from the world of wrestling to mainstream celebrity status. She began her professional wrestling career as a part of the Nitro Girls in WCW before moving to WWE, where she managed superstars including Test, Scott Steiner, and The Dudley Boyz, according to eWrestling News. After her time in WWE, Keibler landed roles that included the TV series George Lopez, What About Brian and How I Met Your Mother, per IMDb.
With a persona that's defined generations, the late Hulk Hogan took his fame from the wrestling ring to pop-culture stardom. Known for his iconic look and larger-than-life attitude, his acting career began with a cameo in Rocky III (1982) and extended to starring in films such as No Holds Barred and Suburban Commando, as well as television shows including Thunder in Paradise and the reality series Hogan Knows Best, as reported by IMDb. From family films to reality TV, he became a household name beyond wrestling fans, and was among the first wrestlers to cross over into Hollywood and gain mainstream recognition, according to F4W Online.
Bill Goldberg bulldozed through WCW and WWE, creating an aura of dominance celebrated in and out of the ring. He rose to fame in WCW with a lengthy undefeated streak in singles competition from 1997 to 1998, going an unprecedented 173-0, which is considered the longest winning streak in professional wrestling, per WWE.com. His unmistakable energy and imposing look made him perfectly suited for action roles on TV and in movies, including The Longest Yard, Universal Soldier: The Return, and Santa's Slay, thrilling audiences with every appearance, according to IMDb.
4 months ago
The WWE Queen of the Ring 2026 tournament heated up on this week’s June 5, 2026, edition of WWE SmackDown in the Unipol Arena in Italy. Monday night on WWE Raw, we saw IYO SKY overcome the likes of Roxanne Perez, Giulia, and Lash Legend to secure her spot in the semifinal round. SKY sits pretty alone in the semis, up until another big star nabbed a huge win in the Queen of the Ring tournament, in front of the Italian WWE Universe in the Unipol Arena
WWE SmackDown in Italy was full of action, as the WWE tour of Europe continued. One of the highlights of the night was the first round matchup in the WWE Queen of the Ring tournament featuring the stars from WWE Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown slugging it out for a spot in the semifinals, when Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, Raquel Rodriguez and former multiple-time WWE Women’s Champion Bayley went at it for a potential spot in the semis.
Rodriguez got the brunt of the offense, as the other three women would try to chop down the biggest competitor in the match, trying to remove her from the equation early on. Bayley went for the early kill as she hit Kiana James with a Bayley-to-Belly, but it didn’t secure her the win. All three women would jockey for position, trying to nab the win with multiple pin attempts, that is, until Raquel Rodriguez bulldozed through all of them with a monster Cross Body.
After that reset, it was every woman for herself. All four were trying to finish the match in a big way, with highlights including Jayne hitting Bayley with an impressive Frankensteiner. Unfortunately for her, Rodriguez would catch both her and Bayley with a Double Chokeslam, but fortunately for them, Kiana James would launch herself onto Raquel to break up the pin.
Back from break, we see Bayley hit the Top Rope Elbow Drop, only for Jacy Jayne to break up the pin attempt. Kiana James would go nuclear, hitting the Dealbreaker, followed up by a Thrust Kick and Standing Moonsault. Bayley would get out of it. Kiana James would try to roll up Bayley, with her feet on the ropes, but Jayne would take it off the second rope.
WWE SmackDown in Italy was full of action, as the WWE tour of Europe continued. One of the highlights of the night was the first round matchup in the WWE Queen of the Ring tournament featuring the stars from WWE Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown slugging it out for a spot in the semifinals, when Jacy Jayne, Kiana James, Raquel Rodriguez and former multiple-time WWE Women’s Champion Bayley went at it for a potential spot in the semis.
Rodriguez got the brunt of the offense, as the other three women would try to chop down the biggest competitor in the match, trying to remove her from the equation early on. Bayley went for the early kill as she hit Kiana James with a Bayley-to-Belly, but it didn’t secure her the win. All three women would jockey for position, trying to nab the win with multiple pin attempts, that is, until Raquel Rodriguez bulldozed through all of them with a monster Cross Body.
After that reset, it was every woman for herself. All four were trying to finish the match in a big way, with highlights including Jayne hitting Bayley with an impressive Frankensteiner. Unfortunately for her, Rodriguez would catch both her and Bayley with a Double Chokeslam, but fortunately for them, Kiana James would launch herself onto Raquel to break up the pin.
Back from break, we see Bayley hit the Top Rope Elbow Drop, only for Jacy Jayne to break up the pin attempt. Kiana James would go nuclear, hitting the Dealbreaker, followed up by a Thrust Kick and Standing Moonsault. Bayley would get out of it. Kiana James would try to roll up Bayley, with her feet on the ropes, but Jayne would take it off the second rope.
