24 Hour Round-Up: Nikki & John, Superstar Shakeup, Jeff Hardy & More

Nikki Can't See A Future With John

Shocking news broke yesterday that WWE power couple John Cena and Nikki Bella decided to call it quits on their 6 year relationship; however, reports claim that the pulling of the plug was more one sided than we predicted.

Cena, 40, is invested in his acting career at the moment and therefore has little time for anything outside his career commitments. Seemingly, this was the last straw for Nikki, 34, as she reportedly called off the one year engagement, only two weeks before the big day; despite reports initially claiming that it was Cena who had "cold feet" in the build up to the wedding.

"Nikki doesn't need a pity proposal, a pity wedding, a pity husband. She's a phenomenal, tremendous woman" a source from People.com stated, which primarily slammed Cena, who WrestlingInc.com report is 'a mess', for his lack of family commitment.

Although this is yet to be confirmed, Cena's Instagram validated his upset with the situation as he posted a picture with the caption "worst day ever".

RAW Superstar Shakeup: The Full List

Despite the frequent reports that the likes of AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton would be heading to the red brand, RAW seemingly drew the short straw in this years Superstar Shakeup.

A total of 20 superstars jumped from blue to red on last nights episode of RAW, compared to only 10 superstars in the last superstar shakeup, which included the likes of Dean Ambrose, Alexa Bliss, Elias and Bray Wyatt all heading to RAW last year.

The list of new RAW superstars is as follows: Kevin Owens, Sami Zyan, Jinder Mahal, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre (from NXT), Baron Corbin, Sunil Singh, Ruby Riott, Sarah Logan, Liv Morgan, Natalya, Tyler Breeze, Fandango, Zack Ryder, Mojo Rawley, Konor, Viktor, Mike Kanellis, Chad Gable and Bobby Roode. We also learnt that The Miz will be heading to SmackDown Live.

Grand Slam Hardy

On his second RAW of 2018, Jeff Hardy has defeated Jinder Mahal to become the new United States Champion.

The 'Charismatic Enigma' hit a twist-of-fate on the 'Modern-day Maharaja' before executing his notorious Swanton Bomb off the top rope to secure his first United States Championship in his 25-year career.

Jinder, who was understandably infuriated by this loss, tweeted '#conspiracy' shortly after Hardy got the pin count.

This was Mahal's first match on RAW since being drafted from SmackDown Live; may this defeat spark the end of Mahal's golden reign?

Other News

- After being injured in December of 2017, reports are saying that Dean Ambrose may be returning this week on the WWE Live Tour in South Africa.

- Dave Meltzer has confirmed that Big Cass has been cleared to compete. Reports say that he may be competing on SmackDown Live.

- Jeff Hardy was reported to be backstage at SmackDown Live. In this case, the United States Championship will be heading straight back to the blue brand.

- Reports suggest that there's a surprise big name backstage at SmackDown Live. Rey Mysterio, Andrade and Neville are three names that have been suggested.

- The Miz will be facing Daniel Bryan in Newcastle, Liverpool and Sheffield in next months UK Tour.

- Kane has been removed from the Greatest Royal Rumble. This is likely to do with his run for Knox County Mayor, which is on May 1st - only a few days after the event.

- Reports have said that both Samoa Joe and Big Cass are backstage for tonight's SmackDown Live.