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Did Becky Lynch's Contract Lead To WWE Releases? Liv Morgan Stands By Statement

Posted: 01 Jan 2022 09:28 AM PST

Liv Morgan dropped a controversial line directed at Becky Lynch on the November 29th edition of WWE RAW. Morgan was referencing Lynch's falling out with Charlotte Flair when she then blamed Lynch's contract for why her friends are no longer with the company.

"You're the reason why your friend is gone, just like the reason why your big, fat greedy contract is the reason why my friends are gone," Morgan said. The line has since been removed from WWE's YouTube page.

Morgan was referring to her former teammates in the Riott Squad, Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan. Riott was released earlier this year and now wrestles as Ruby Soho in AEW. Logan was released in 2020 and has since stepped away from wrestling.

Liv Morgan says she stands by the statement she made to Lynch in that promo. Scroll down to reveal what she said.

Liv Morgan Stands By Her Statement

Does Liv Morgan really believe that Becky Lynch's large contract with WWE is the reason her friends were released? Lynch is the highest-paid female performer in the company. WWE is pulling in record profits, however. Still, Morgan is standing by her statement.

During an interview with SHAK Wrestling, Morgan had the following to say:

"I believe that everyone is allowed to feel the way they feel. Everyone is allowed to react the way they want to react. I knew what I was saying might have been a little bit touchy, just because it's a sensitive topic. But also, like you said, that's my truth, and that's how I felt."

Morgan also revealed that her friends reached out to her in regards to being referenced in her promo. Scroll down to reveal what their reaction was.

Liv Morgan On What Her Friends Said About The Promo

Liv continued to comment on how her friends reacted to the promo.

"My friends reached out to me afterward and let me know how awesome they thought it was and how proud they were. I felt okay with it because I felt, one, I was defending their honor. Two, they loved that I did it, and three, it's just how I felt. Becky has been getting so personal with me and I felt that I needed to bring her back down to reality really quick."

Is Becky Lynch's large contract with WWE the reason for all the recent releases in WWE? Scroll down to learn more.

Is Becky Lynch's Contract The Reason WWE Is Releasing Talent?

While Becky Lynch is earning a top-tier contract in the company, it would be hard to place blame on her for the rash of WWE releases that have occurred over the last two years. In fact, 2020 was the most profitable year in the history of the company.

Before WWE was releasing talent by the bulk, the opposite complaint was being made of them. Many accused WWE of "hoarding talent" in order to prevent new promotions from acquiring wrestlers. The goal with this approach was to maintain WWE's position as the only major league game in town. With AEW's success essentially ending that claim for WWE now, WWE's approach to such talent-hoarding has reportedly come to an end. The company released 80 Superstars this year to reduce its roster size to something more similar to what they've had in the past. All of this has very little to do with how much Becky Lynch earns per year.

Earlier this month, Lynch spoke with the MMA Hour about which WWE releases have impacted her the most. Scroll down to learn more.

Becky Lynch On Which WWE Releases Have Impacted Her The Most

While Becky Lynch was on The MMA Hour recently, she spoke about the releases of Lana and the Iiconics as being ones she took particularly hard.

"Yeah, there's some. I'm very close with The IIconics. I'm very close with Lana. There's a few that I was very sad to see go. You see each other more than you see family. Luckily, my family is all with me. But you know I see them more than my actual family. So, when they're gone, that's a huge void," said Lynch.

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Micah Parsons Compares Kyler Murray To A Wild Animal Ahead Of Clash Vs. Cardinals

Posted: 01 Jan 2022 09:23 AM PST

The Dallas Cowboys are set to have their most important game of the [NFL](https://www.inquisitr.com/category/general/nfl/ season, a clash that could seal their fate and will have dire playoff implications.

They'll host the Arizona Cardinals hoping that the Green Bay Packers don't win their game so they can clinch the top spot in the NFC.

Needless to say, they'll also have to find the way to stop Kyler Murray's two-way expertise and a desperate team that's looking to bounce back after three consecutive losses.

Micah Parsons Says Kyler Murray Is Like A Cheetah

Murray is one of the sneakiest, most skilled dual-threat quarterbacks in the league, and he'll represent a big challenge for the Cowboys' defense, even if DeAndre Hopkins isn't available.

His ability to scramble and break plays is elite, which is why Cowboys rookie Micah Parsons - who's a big animal fan - compared him to a cheetah:

"Adding to the Micah Parsons animal post: he says #Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is a cheetah. Acknowledges cheetahs fastest member of animal kingdom but he would take a pride of Lions over a single Cheetah every day of the week," reported Ed Werder of ESPN.

Parsons Says The Cowboys Are A Lion Pack

Parsons admitted that watching footage of wild animals gets him hyped before games and compared his team's defense with a lion pack that's always hungry.

"We're a lion pack now," Parson said, as quoted by USA Today. _ "There is no more lone lion. It's the pride now. Everybody has got to get a piece of the gazelle. We're just showing that we're staying hungry and that we're not alligators who get paralyzed after we eat…I listen to a lot of motivational videos. I really like animals."_

Parsons Will Be The Key To Stopping Murray

That attitude has made him one of the most impressive rookies in NFL history already, logging a debut season for the ages.

Parsons ranks among the league's leaders in QB hits (3rd), sacks (6th), and pressures (45), according to Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports.

More than that, his versatility makes him perhaps the most unique defensive player in the world:

"What makes Parsons dominant is his ability to play nearly any position on defense. Parsons has played 454 snaps at linebacker, 347 on the defensive line, 25 at cornerback, and one at safety -- making him one of the most versatile players in the NFL. The Cowboys were a top-10 defense in takeaways prior to Parsons, yet he's made them No. 1 in the NFL in that department," added Kerr.

The Rookie Keeps Piling Up Accolades

Unsurprisingly, Parsons earned Defensive Rookie of the Month honors again in December.

He helped the Cowboys get to a 4-0 record in the month by totaling four sacks and 10 QB pressures. To make it even more impressive, he did that while sharing the field with Randy Gregory and DeMarcus Lawrence.

It's still pretty early to tell how his career will pan out, but it's clear that the league has now welcomed a new generational talent and perhaps one of the greatest defenders of all time.

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Gymnast Nastia Liukin Promotes Medication In Upside-Down Splits

Posted: 01 Jan 2022 09:15 AM PST

Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin is showing off her Gold Medal skill-set while upside-down in the splits - oh, and promoting medication at the same time. The five-time Olympic champion and migraine sufferer has joined the list of celebrities promoting prescription-level migraine relief, with a recent Instagram post seeing her giving a nod to what she claims has helped her the most.

Liukin joins the likes of Serena Williams and Khloe Kardashian in repping migraine meds on social media. See Nastia's take below.

Showing Off From Olympics

The video, below, came as a mash-up of Nastia's life, kicking off with her as a baby and being held by her dad, although much of the footage showed her delivering her mind-blowing flexibility while at the 2008 Olympics. The all-around champion from that year also shared a super-cute childhood snap of herself in the splits - Liukin kicked off young, hanging around gyms with her parents who couldn't afford childcare.

One moment saw Nastia wowing upside-down while in the splits, More after the video.

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Taking to her caption, the Volition partner told fans: "Raise your hand if you've ever heard me say, "Never quit on a bad day." That mantra has gotten me through some of the toughest moments in sports and in life." She added:

"Leading up to Beijing, I suffered from #migraineattacks that would leave me without vision in one eye. Training on a four-inch beam with impaired vision was scary, but my passion for the sport allowed me to push through those bad days."

#Ad And #MigrainesSuck

Alongside offering a full and legally-compliant medical disclaimer including possible side effects, Nastia continued: "Now I take Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) 75 mg as a preventive treatment at the first sign of symptoms. I feel like I'm finally in control of my migraine. @nurtecODT #NurtecODT #migrainessuck."

A like quickly came in from reality star Savannah Chrisley, although it wasn't a full thumbs-up from fans, some of whom questioned whether Liukin should be promoting Rx medication on Instagram. See the feedback after the jump.

Told To Reconsider Her 'Ethics'

One user raised eyebrows over the post, telling Liukin: "I'm so glad you've found something that's helped you. But if you're being paid to post this, please reconsider the ethics if you're profiting from proselytizing meds."

Nastia has faced backlash over her migraine promos before. She has not gotten involved in the comments drama, doing the same here. The APL collaborator also influences for skincare brands Dove and Olay, plus clothing label Revolve. For more from Nastia, give her Instagram a follow.

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Miley Cyrus Rocks Peep-Hole Bodysuit For NYE

Posted: 01 Jan 2022 12:19 AM PST

Miley Cyrus is gearing up to be all over your TV for New Year's Eve, and she's in a skimpy, peep-hole bodysuit. The 29-year-old singer has been making headlines throughout December as she and SNL comedian Pete Davidson gear up to host the New Year's Eve Special - unsurprisingly, the "Prisoner" hitmaker's Instagram is packed with promo for it.

Posting shortly before the New Year, Miley updated her account with stage footage for the NBC/Peacock-hosted show. Check out the outfit and more below.

Prepping For NYE

Scroll for the photos. Miley ramped up fans for her appearance earlier this month while rocking a sleeveless and slit black dress for a super-classy look, one also bringing in Pete as he swigged champagne.

Photos showed the former Hannah Montana star traversing a stage while flaunting her yoga-honed body in a tiny and shorts bodysuit - Miley went skintight, also highlighting her toned abs via peep-hole torso details. She opted for a mini boots finish, also rocking statement shades. See more after the snap.

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The massive slew of posts also brought another of tonight's guests - Miley will be joined by 21-year-old sister Noah Cyrus. Posting with the "July" singer, Miley wrote: "Rehearsals with my role model @noahcyrus 🍾 #MileysNewYearsEveParty."

Miley's New Year's Eve Party has also been going sneak peek style on Miley's social, where a recent video showed her with Davidson - Miley asked the comedian if he has any New Year's Resolutions. "I usually make one and then I don't follow it," he began.

Gonna Be A Banger

The ex to Ariana Grande added: "So my New Year's resolution this year is to not have one so I don't let myself down again." Meanwhile, it's only good words from en Neal executive VP, Live Events, Specials and E! News, NBCUniversal.

"In what is sure to be an exciting and fun evening, we are looking forward to partnering with Lorne Michaels and ringing in 2022 with a night of incredible entertainment, led by Miley and Pete," she said earlier this month.

Living Her Best Life

2021 has been busy for Miley, who is single again following her split from Aussie Cody Simpson. The star has collaborated with British singer Dua Lipa, she's partnered up with Gucci to front the brand's fragrances, and also snagged herself an ambassador status with wellness brand Hers. Miley has also fronted Forbes for its 30 Under 30 - she joked that it was just in time as she approaches turning 30 herself.

Cyrus is followed by 156 million on IG. Check out her account for more.

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Unidentified With Demi Lovato Gives Fans Otherworldly Experience

Posted: 01 Jan 2022 12:14 AM PST

Demi Lovato takes fans on an otherworldly experience with her new show, Unidentified on Peacock TV. The non-binary artist has become a phenomenon amongst paranormal enthusiasts who discover unusual activities on the screen. Their most recent venture had them serenading a traumatized ghost in an Arizona abandoned brothel, which earned them a standing ovation.

Meeting Carmen

Lovato and their partners – close friend Matthew Scott and investigator Chris Smith - communicate with otherworldly creatures using an EMF detector. A loud screeching sound indicated a positive response, while an eerily quiet sound meant the opposite. So, when Demi asked if the ghost (identified as Carmen) had seen other Extra Terrestrials on the property and got silence in response, they knew something was wrong.

As a trauma survivor, Demi deduced Carmen's silence as a traumatic response. To ease Carmen's discomfort, they asked, "Did you not want to say anything else because the boys were in here?" When Carmen replied with a loud screeching noise indicating "Yes," the Sorry Not Sorry singer asked their partners to excuse themselves.

Sharing Trauma And Sympathizing

Demi Lovato continued by lending a sympathetic ear and explaining that, "She [Carmen] has trauma. That's why she doesn't like men. I have trauma, too, so I feel you, and I get it." Demi serenaded the ghost with an acapella rendition of Skyscraper, her 2011 hit song, to further allay her fears and make her receptive to more questions.

Upon completing their song, Carmen complimented the award-winning singer with a loud screech which many surmised to be a Standing Ovation! Demi appreciated the gesture calling it the "coolest standing I've ovation ever had."

Empowering Women And Other People

It's no shock that Skyscraper received a positive nod from the Extra-Terrestrial being as the lyrics are empowering. The hook says, "you can take everything I have, you can break everything I am… Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground." Another line in a verse says, "All my windows still are broken, but I'm standing on my feet."

Lovato has a history of delivering powerful, uplifting lyrics as they sing music from their heart about their situation. They hope to offer comfort to others in similar conditions through their music.

Other Activism

Lovato doesn't stop at using their voice to serenade woke ghosts; they also champion social justice causes. Their 122 million Instagram followers know firsthand how important these causes are to them.

Their Instalive show #4Dwithdemilovato hosts several celebrities who have inspiring conversations on life and other empowering situations.

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Eileen Gu On Her Ski Training, Olympic Preps And Impressive Academic Achievements

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 09:17 PM PST

The 2022 Winter Olympic Games are happening in Beijing in February and freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who's poised to become one of the biggest stars of the event, has been ramping up preparations. Even if you're not a sports fan, chances are you've heard of the 18-year-old Chinese-American athlete who, just two years into her career, has soared to the top of the game. But if you've never heard of her, we promise you that's about to change in the coming months.

Keep scrolling to see how Gu is preparing for the games.

Stomping Her Way To The Top

The US-born freeski prodigy has been training in Stubai, Austria, to get in top shape for the Olympics, where she will be competing for her mother's homeland China. In November, she made history by becoming the first woman to land a double cork 1440.

Someone asked Gu during a Q&A on Instagram Stories, "What is the feeling when u stomp a huge trick?" and she replied, "Actually the best feeling in the world. Indescribablely [sic] euphoric and addictive. Makes you feel like ur on top of the world and ur life is full of meaning and u never wanna stop."

Her Favorite Cardio

The emerging Olympic superstar, who was born in San Francisco, California to an American father and a Chinese mother, was also asked, "What is your favorite cardio and why?" She answered running, which isn't surprising since Gu was "an avid runner who headlined her high school team's second-place finish at state championships," according to this NBC Sports article.

Gu's many talents don't end there, either, as she's also a skilled piano player and a model who's been featured in the Chinese editions of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Elle.

Mental Training

Of course, her training is not all physical. When asked, "how do you mentally prepare for your competitions," Gu replied, "I treat every contest as 'mental practice' & have read books & listened to podcasts. I honestly love the feeling of pressure & high stakes situations so I try to actively manufacture those environments on practice days. Also just taking note of where my adrenaline levels are on any given day, (esp if I'm doing multiple events) and then trying to increase/decrease them accordingly."

The SATs And Stanford

As if all those achievements weren't impressive enough, Gu has also been admitted to Stanford. When asked, "Did u specifically prepare for the sats?" she answered, "Yes lol I did every single free online practice test, including the Chinese ones was it necessary? Probably not. But sometimes if ya rly want something ya j gotta do everything u can to guarantee it'll happen."

Another person asked, "What do you think got you into stanford?" The athlete hilariously replied, "I wanna say my flawless spectacular wonderful perfect essay on my evolving perception of femininity and power but it was probably my SAT/gpa."

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