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Former Tag Team Champions break up on WWE RAW

Inside: Another star taking time off.

July 22, 2025

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After months of subtle hints and tension, WWE RAW finally saw the official breakup of the tag team A-Town Down Under. The split came in an unexpected and somewhat underwhelming backstage segment involving Grayson Waller. The Australian star confirmed the end of the team following his partner Austin Theory’s injury, bluntly stating that "a lot of dead weight" was now gone.

The news broke during a segment where The New Day expressed their frustration over the tag division after losing a contender’s match to the LWO. The breakup of A-Town Down Under, which had been teased for a long time, was quietly finalized, marking the end of a partnership that never fully capitalized on its potential.

Brie Bella has officially confirmed that she will not be competing at WWE SummerSlam 2025, despite ongoing speculation about her potential return. Speaking on The Nikki and Brie Show podcast, the former Divas Champion addressed the rumors directly, stating that she is not scheduled to appear at the event. This news comes as a disappointment to fans hoping to see the Bella Twins reunite in the ring.

While her sister Nikki Bella has made a high-profile return at Evolution, Brie clarified that her absence from the SummerSlam card doesn't mean she won’t be involved at all. She assured listeners that she will still join Nikki in New York for other SummerSlam weekend festivities, though she won’t be stepping into the ring herself.

On this week’s episode of WWE RAW, Dominik Mysterio was threatened with being stripped of his Intercontinental Championship if he failed to comply with an ultimatum. Mysterio, who has been out of in-ring action due to a rib injury, had spent weeks avoiding competition by presenting doctor’s notes and dodging medical evaluations. However, RAW General Manager Adam Pearce finally put his foot down.

Pearce informed Mysterio that if he didn’t get medically evaluated and cleared to compete, he would be stripped of the title. Faced with losing his championship, Mysterio reluctantly agreed to undergo evaluation. The Judgment Day member was ultimately cleared by WWE doctors, making him eligible to return to the ring and defend his Intercontinental Title once again.

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24-year-old former WWE NXT Women's Tag Team Champion Cora Jade has announced that she will be stepping away from wrestling for the rest of the year. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Jade expressed that continuing to wrestle was taking a toll on her mental health. She admitted that her passion for the sport had faded and said she wasn’t sure if it would return unless she took time off.

Jade, also known by her real name Elayna Black, apologized to fans and promoters for missing scheduled appearances and emphasized that this decision was necessary for her personal well-being. While there’s no timeline for her return, she made it clear that she’s prioritizing her mental health and self-care moving forward.

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Bayley's downward spiral on WWE RAW continued this week, as she suffered another major loss this time in a Women's Tag Team Championship match. Teaming up with Lyra Valkyria, Bayley failed to capture the gold from Judgment Day, with Raquel Rodriguez pinning the former Women's Champion to retain the titles. This title opportunity was originally meant for Bayley at WrestleMania 41, but she was replaced by Becky Lynch, marking another blow to her momentum.

After back-to-back high-profile defeats, speculation is mounting about Bayley’s future in WWE. Reports suggest that The Hugger may be considering stepping away from the company, possibly out of frustration with her current trajectory.

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ANALYSIS CORNER

SummerSlam 2025 is set to make history as the first-ever two-night edition of the event, scheduled for August 2nd and 3rd at MetLife Stadium. With over 80,000 tickets already sold, anticipation is sky-high. The card is stacked, featuring headline matches like CM Punk vs. Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship, among others.

However, despite the massive build-up and star power, some questionable booking decisions and underwhelming story developments have raised concerns. Still, WWE is poised to deliver one of the most memorable SummerSlams in years.

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