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Humanoid robots work nonstop in package test
Figure AI says three of its humanoid robots crossed more than 24 hours of continuous autonomous operation after a test that was supposed to last only eight hours kept running.
The California-based robotics startup says its Helix-02 artificial intelligence-powered robots sorted small packages around the clock without human control. The robots became part of a livestream that viewers followed closely. They even picked up names along the way: Bob, Frank and Gary.
Once people started calling them that online, Figure AI added visible name tags.
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The task sounds simple. Pick up a small package. Find the barcode. Place the package on a conveyor belt with the barcode facing down. Then do it again. Warehouse work often depends on steady movement, quick decisions and the ability to keep going when small problems pop up. Figure AI says the robots sorted more than 28,000 packages during the operation. The company also says they worked at speeds close to human workers. According to CEO Brett Adcock, the original goal was an eight-hour run. After the robots made it through without a reported failure, the company kept the test going.
Figure AI says the robots ran on Helix-02, its in-house AI system. The company describes it as a neural network that combines vision, touch sensing, body awareness and movement control. Humanoid robots need to do more than move an arm. They have to balance, grip packages, adjust their posture and respond when an object lands in an awkward spot. The company says the robots used onboard cameras and AI reasoning to detect barcodes and sort packages. Figure AI also stressed that people were not remotely steering the robots. Adcock said every action came directly from Helix-02.
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The livestream gave people a front-row seat to something they do not usually see: humanoid robots grinding through a warehouse task in real time. Viewers watched the robots keep sorting packages as the test moved far beyond the original eight-hour goal. Then came the nicknames. Bob, Frank and Gary started to sound less like machines and more like the guys working the late shift. Figure AI leaned into it by adding visible name tags after viewers started using the names online. That small human touch made the demo easier to follow. It also made the bigger question harder to ignore: If robots can keep working through long shifts, what happens to the people who do this work today?
One of Figure AI's biggest claims involves recovery. The company says Helix-02 can trigger an automatic reset when a robot gets stuck or faces a situation outside its expected behavior. That may sound like a small detail, but it could become a huge factor in real workplaces. A robot that needs help every few minutes quickly becomes a burden. A robot that can pause, reset and resume work starts to look much more useful. Figure AI also says a robot can leave the work floor for maintenance if a software or hardware issue appears. Another robot can then take over, so the operation keeps moving.
Figure AI has plenty of competition. Tesla, Agility Robotics and Apptronik are also working on humanoid robots for warehouses, factories and logistics operations. Figure AI has already tested its robots at BMW manufacturing facilities in South Carolina. That gives a clue about where this technology may show up first. These robots will likely appear in controlled industrial spaces before they become part of everyday home life.
Package sorting gives people a clear way to understand the technology. If a robot can handle a repetitive job for long stretches, companies will start asking where else robots can help.
The next challenge will be proving this works beyond one livestreamed task. A package-sorting run can show endurance, but businesses will want more proof. They will want to know how often the robots fail, how much maintenance they need and whether they can handle messy conditions without slowing down the whole operation. They will also want independent evidence, not only company claims, from a public demo. Warehouse floors can get chaotic. Packages arrive in different shapes. Labels can appear in odd places. Belts can jam. People may walk through the area. A robot that handles one livestreamed task still has to prove it can handle the messier version of the job.
For you, this may feel far away from your daily life. Most people will not buy a humanoid robot anytime soon. Plenty of questions also remain about cost, safety, reliability and real-world performance. Still, the impact could show up in familiar places. Faster package handling could affect delivery times. Warehouses may change how they staff overnight shifts. Companies may also use robots to fill repetitive roles that are hard to staff or physically demanding.
At the same time, this raises real concerns about jobs. A robot that can work for hours without a break sounds impressive in a demo. For workers, it may sound like another sign that automation keeps moving deeper into everyday labor. That does not mean every warehouse job vanishes. Real workplaces are messy. Packages vary. Equipment fails. People still solve problems that demos rarely show. However, Figure AI's test suggests humanoid robots are moving from short clips toward longer workplace trials.
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Figure AI's 24-hour package-sorting run shows where warehouse automation may be heading next. The robots still need to prove they can handle real-world conditions at a price companies can justify. Even so, the demo suggests humanoid robots are moving beyond flashy hype videos. What stands out here may be how ordinary the work looks. These robots are not doing backflips or waving to a crowd. They are picking up packages, reading barcodes and placing items on a conveyor belt over and over again. That kind of boring work can be exactly where automation starts to feel real. If companies can make these robots reliable, safe and affordable, the warehouse floor could look very different in the years ahead.
Would you feel comfortable knowing your next package was sorted by a humanoid robot, or does that make you wonder what job automation will target next? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com.
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Should wedding guests tip the bartender? Here’s what etiquette experts say you should do
While a night out at a bar or restaurant can call for a standard 15% to 20% gratuity, wedding reception dynamics are entirely different. As you prepare to celebrate the happy couples in your life this summer, Fox News Digital spoke to an etiquette expert to answer one awkward question: Do you need to bring cash to tip the bartender?
According to national catering cost guidelines from wedding planning platform WeddingWire, couples are advised to pre-pay a 15% to 20% gratuity directly to their food and beverage vendors if it isn't already built into their venue contract.
Because of this pre-arranged fee, guests are generally not expected to pay out of pocket.
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"As a guest at a wedding, or any other formal occasion, it’s bad form to expect your guest to pull out cash or a credit card," Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Texas in San Antonio, told Fox News Digital
When planning a wedding, hosts generally choose between an open bar, where the hosts cover all alcohol costs, and a cash bar, where guests buy their own drinks.
"When planning a wedding, it’s important to know the difference between an open bar – where guests are served by a bartender and the gratuity has been factored in to the cost of the bartending service," Gottsman siad. "This type of situation is the most traditional and appreciated type," she added.
Conversely, a cash bar is usually a budget-saving measure.
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"A cash bar is generally offered for those couples who are on a budget and offering some food and beverages but cutting costs by not paying for the liquor," Gottsman said.
Some couples compromise with a partial open bar, offering complimentary beer and wine but requiring guests to pay for liquor.
In that specific scenario, the financial responsibility shifts back to the attendee.
"This would require a tip jar since the couple is not paying for gratuity on anything other than beer and wine," Gottsman said.
Gottsman believes a tip jar has no place at an open bar reception, as it forces guests to second-guess the hosts' hospitality.
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"At a wedding, if gratuity is covered, guests feel pressured to tip when there is a tip jar," Gottsman said.
"I do not like a tip jar present at a wedding unless it’s a cash bar."
"It’s in poor taste to put out an additional tip jar, as well as ask guests to pay for their own drinks," she says, adding that when guests are forced to pay, they are treated like a "patron or customer" rather than a guest.
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However, keeping a small amount of cash on hand is still a smart security blanket for peripheral services. Even if the hosts have covered the baseline gratuities, certain situations might warrant a little extra.
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"There may be valet service and although gratuity is factored in, for a special service such as leaving your car up front and close, a discreet, additional tip may be given," Gottsman suggested.
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Ultimately, the best way couples can avoid guest confusion is through clear communication. If a cash or partial bar is on the itinerary, industry experts recommend noting it clearly on the wedding website.
"It’s important to let your guests know what to expect so they can come prepared with cash," Gottsman said.
"Generally, valet, coat check and bar set up is part of the wedding experience and no tip is necessary, unless otherwise stated on the wedding website."
Viral video shows ABC reporter ducking for cover after gunfire near White House
An ABC News White House correspondent dove for cover Saturday evening on the White House North Lawn in Washington, D.C., after a gunman opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint while President Donald Trump was inside the White House working on Iran peace talks.
A video posted on X by ABC News correspondent Selina Wang shows Wang ducking for cover, as an off-camera voice warned the crew as gunfire broke out.
The video has now gone viral and accumulated more than 10.5 million views.
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Wang was recording a social media report on Trump’s claim that an Iran peace deal was close when apparent gunshots rang out, forcing Wang and her crew members to quickly duck for cover.
Wang later wrote on X that she heard what "sounded like dozens of gunshots."
The Secret Service said the shooting began shortly after 6 p.m. near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
"Secret Service police officers returned fire, striking the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died," the Secret Service said in a statement cited by ABC News.
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A bystander was also wounded, though officials had not said who fired the round that struck the person or released the person’s condition. No Secret Service agents were injured. Trump was inside the White House at the time and was briefed on the shooting.
The gunman reportedly fired several shots toward a Secret Service booth before Uniformed Division officers returned fire.
Multiple sources confirmed to Fox News Digital the gunman has been identified as Nasire Best, 21, of Maryland.
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The Secret Service confirmed Trump was at the White House during the shooting. A White House spokesperson said the president was there, "but was not impacted."
Trump praised law enforcement in a Truth Social post.
"Thank you to our great Secret Service and Law Enforcement for the swift and professional action taken this evening against a gunman near the White House, who had a violent history and possible obsession with our Country’s most cherished structure," Trump wrote.
Trump also tied the shooting to last month’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
"This event is one month removed from the White House Correspondent’Dinner shooting," Trump said. "And goes to show how important it is, for all future Presidents, to get, what will be, the most safe and secure space of its kind ever built in Washington, D.C. The National Security of our Country demands it!"
FBI Director Kash Patel said in an X post that federal agents were assisting the Secret Service response.
"We will update the public as we’re able," Patel said.
ABC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Jaclyn Smith says beauty secret isn’t makeup or diet after fans praise youthful glow
Jaclyn Smith is proving age is just a number.
The "Charlie’s Angels" legend opened up about her youthful glow at 80, saying love matters more than makeup.
Smith stunned on the red carpet at the Paley Honors Spring Gala in New York City, where she reunited with former co-star Kate Jackson to celebrate the iconic series’ 50th anniversary.
When Fox News Digital asked the TV icon what the beauty secret was behind her flawless look, she replied, "Clean living, being loved."
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"I have the best family in the whole wide world to grow up with. Great husband, two beautiful children, three granddaughters. So, it doesn't get better than that. It's all about love, all about family with me."
The actress, who played Kelly Garrett from 1976 until the series wrapped in 1981, stunned on the red carpet of the event at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.
She shared photos from The Paley Honors gala in New York alongside Jackson, reflecting on the iconic television series nearly 50 years after its debut.
"Hello from The Paley Honors gala in New York! What a treat to celebrate again with my friends from the Paley Center," Smith wrote on Instagram.
"Kate and I were so lucky to attend and accept this on behalf of our Charlie’s Angels family, continuing in our celebration of 50 years since the launch of the series. Grateful doesn’t begin to encompass how I feel to have been and continue to be a part of that legacy."
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Fans quickly flooded the comments section with praise for the longtime actress and her timeless appearance.
"Happy 50th anniversary, you look fabulous, you're so part of my life growing up. I looked up to you with admiration and as role models. Thank you for the memories. Good life Angels," one fan wrote.
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Others added, "you look amazing," "still looking beautiful ladies," and "Both you and Kate are beautiful."
"Classic beauties," another user commented, while one fan remarked, "Wow you both look like you haven’t aged."
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"Jaclyn Smith, a true iconic lady. Stylish, classy. timeless and we your fans just enjoy so much seeing you living your best life. Thank you," another commenter shared.
Before she became one of television’s most recognizable stars, Smith said she had no idea "Charlie’s Angels" would change pop culture forever.
When Fox News Digital asked whether she realized she was becoming a style icon at the time, Smith said, "When I was starting out, no."
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"But I guess we did pave the way for some glamor and looking at women in a different way. We sort of paved that way for new roles for women."
"Charlie’s Angels" became an instant sensation after premiering in 1976, turning Smith, Jackson and Farrah Fawcett into global stars almost overnight.
Fawcett famously exited after the first season, while Jackson left after Season 3 — leaving Smith as the only original Angel to stay for the show’s entire five-season run.
The Paley Honors Spring Gala honored the cultural legacy of the hit crime drama, which Jackson said still airs around the world five decades after its debut.
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Jackson admitted she’s shocked by the show’s staying power.
"Oh, it's wonderful," Jackson said. "I mean, that we would be here 50 years later, 50 years after the debut, and it's still on television all over the world, never has gone off. It's just really amazing."
These days, however, Jackson has traded Hollywood chaos for farm life in Virginia and has zero regrets.
"I'd rather be on the farm than on any red carpet any day of the week," Jackson quipped.
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The actress said life away from Hollywood’s spotlight brings a kind of peace she never found in the entertainment industry.
"I love that there's no pressure, it's just wonderful, there are the animals and some friends… and it's a great way to live," she said. "It is a heck of a lot better than… this can be a little overwhelming."
Meanwhile, Smith’s own Hollywood journey has spanned more than five decades.
After starting out as a model in the early 1970s, she landed guest spots on shows including "McCloud," "Switch" and "The Rookies" before "Charlie’s Angels" catapulted her to superstardom.
She later earned critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for portraying Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the TV movie "Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy."
Off-screen, Smith has been married four times and eventually found lasting love with surgeon Brad Allen, whom she married in 1997 after meeting him while her father was receiving treatment at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center.
Dem socialist running for Wisconsin governor pushed 'abolishing the police'
A Democratic socialist running for governor in Wisconsin once called to "defund, then abolish," the police.
Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, in a flurry of posts on social media, called for the end of policing in the wake of the slaying of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake, before and during her time as an elected official.
In one post made in August 2020, first reported by CNN, Hong said, "I support defunding the police as a first step towards abolishing the police."
"Jacob Blake is fighting for his life, but he shouldn't have to be," she said on X, then Twitter. "We must also fight for his life and get justice for all those harmed by state-sanctioned violence."
Blake was shot seven times in Kenosha, Wis., after police responded to a domestic disturbance call. The incident left him partially paralyzed and sparked a wave of violent protests in 2020.
He had a pocket knife on him that fell from his pocket in the altercation, which he picked up before being shot.
Hong again weighed in on the issue, this time as an elected official in October 2021 in response to federal prosecutors’ decision to not file charges against Officer Rusten Sheskey, who shot Blake over a year prior.
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"How is 7 bullets in the back not excessive force," Hong said online. "Police exist to uphold white supremacy. Defund then abolish. Reform can't be an option. My heart breaks for the trauma the Blake family and their community continues to endure."
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Hong appeared to backtrack from the posts, but didn’t say whether as governor she would move to defund and abolish the police.
"There is no way I want to cut resources for public safety," Hong said. "I don’t like crime. I don’t like unsafe streets. I also don’t like when a member of law enforcement abuses their power."
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"Everyone deserves the resources they need to be safe, including housing, good-paying jobs, mental health supports and community resources," she continued. "As governor, I will look at every part of the state and work with local leaders to shape solutions that address our immediate needs."
Hong, who is endorsed by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is one of several candidates in a crowded primary for the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin. Primary Election Day is still a ways away on Aug. 11, and Hong is locked in a tight battle with former Lieutenant Governor and 2022 Democratic nominee for Senate Mandela Barnes.
The winner of their primary will likely square off against Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., a member of the House Freedom Caucus and front-runner in his bid for the Republican nomination. Tiffany, in a statement to Fox News Digital, took a shot at both candidates.
"This is what today’s Democrat Party has become," Tiffany said. "Whether it’s Francesca Hong doubling down on abolishing the police or Mandela Barnes calling to empty prisons while pushing to end cash bail, they are both far-left radicals who care more about protecting criminals than the innocent people harmed by their crimes."
Tiffany’s campaign directed Fox News Digital to older posts from Barnes, too, where he pushed to "cut the prison population in half," and legislation he introduced a decade ago to end cashless bail.
Fox News Digital reached out to Barnes’ campaign for comment but did not immediately hear back.
From rally gunfire to White House shooting, threats against President Trump continue to mount
Saturday's shootout between the Secret Service and a deranged gunman near the White House marked the latest in a growing series of threats and security incidents involving President Donald Trump and senior administration officials, intensifying concerns about political violence.
As investigators continue piecing together the incident, authorities said Nasire Best, 21, of Maryland, approached a Secret Service checkpoint near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW at about 6 p.m. local time, removed a weapon from his bag and opened fire on posted officers.
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According to a senior administration official with direct knowledge of the incident, Best — who allegedly had prior encounters with the Secret Service and a history of mental health issues — fired about three shots toward the executive mansion before he was taken down by Secret Service agents.
The shooting comes just weeks after another armed suspect rushed the entry point of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel.
Authorities identified that suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen, of Torrance, California, who traveled to the nation’s capital armed with multiple weapons and carrying a manifesto outlining his intent. Investigators also said Allen shared anti-Trump rhetoric on social media and allegedly expressed hostility toward Christians in online posts reviewed by law enforcement.
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According to investigators, Allen intended to target senior Trump administration officials attending the annual event before being stopped by law enforcement outside the Washington Hilton.
The alleged WHCA plot came less than two years after Trump survived two separate assassination attempts during the 2024 presidential campaign, incidents that dramatically reshaped security operations around the president and other top officials.
In July 2024, a gunman opened fire during a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing Trump’s ear, killing one rally attendee and injuring others before Secret Service agents fatally shot the suspect. Federal investigators later described the shooting as one of the most serious security failures in decades.
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Just months later, an armed suspect was discovered near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, in what investigators described as a second assassination attempt. Prosecutors alleged the suspect had positioned himself near the course with a rifle before being spotted by Secret Service agents.
The heightened security posture has continued since those incidents.
In February, Secret Service agents fatally shot a 21-year-old man carrying a shotgun and gas canister outside Mar-a-Lago while Trump was in Washington. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. when the suspect made an "unauthorized entry" through the north gate of the resort as another vehicle was exiting. The man was identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina.
Beyond those incidents, federal officials have repeatedly warned about a broader rise in threats targeting Trump and current and former administration officials, including dangers linked to extremist rhetoric, online radicalization and foreign adversaries such as Iran.
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Security concerns have also extended beyond Trump himself, with repeated swatting incidents, online death threats and increased protection measures for judges, prosecutors, and public officials connected to politically charged investigations and events.
Taken together, the incidents have heightened concerns inside federal law enforcement and the intelligence community about the escalating risk of political violence ahead of another contentious election cycle.
Filtered water at specific ages could add months to your lifespan decades later, new study finds
Drinking filtered water may extend a person's life by several months, according to a new study.
The research, published in the American Journal of Health Economics, reveals that being exposed to water filtration systems early in life can significantly increase longevity. By analyzing public health infrastructure shifts from the early 20th century, researchers found that city water filtration alone increased the lifespan of older American men by an average of 3.2 months.
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"While water quality has improved in many areas, this study shows the real impacts to communities without access to safe water, both in the U.S. and globally," co-author Jason Fletcher, a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, said in a press release.
"The consequences on human health are significant."
The team analyzed data from the Social Security Administration’s Death Master Files. They tracked death records for American men born between 1975 and 2005, mapping each individual’s year and city of birth to historical water filtration records.
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By connecting early-life environments to late-life outcomes, the researchers isolated the lifelong impact of clean water.
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Beyond adding months to a person's life, the study suggests that clean water in childhood sets off a positive chain reaction for socioeconomic and physical development.
Additional data from mid-20th-century censuses showed that early exposure to filtered water was linked to increased height, higher education and income levels later in life.
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The paper is part of a broader research initiative called the American Mortality Project, which examines how early-life conditions shape the modern American lifespan.
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The researchers exclusively analyzed historical data from American men, meaning the findings may not fully capture how early-life water filtration impacted the long-term longevity, physical growth, or cognitive scores of women from the same era.
The data is limited to public health infrastructure changes across U.S. cities during a specific window in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Because of this, the exact timeline and magnitude of the lifespan extension (3.2 months) may not directly translate to modern developing nations, rural communities, or areas with different environments.
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella opens up about what she wants fans to remember her for when she retires
One of the best things to debate amongst friends is where professional athletes of a particular sport rank all time. Some make top 10 lists, others go by the Mount Rushmore rule.
Pro wrestling fans are no different. Championships, legacy and impact on the sport matter to those who take the time to watch wrestling 3-6 times per week for decades. How pro wrestlers are remembered by their fans is important to them.
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For WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, she suggested in an interview with Fox News Digital that her championship accolades should be put aside. Using her voice to have an effect on someone watching her in an arena or at home is more important.
"I would love definitely to be remembered as fearless, as someone who wasn’t scared to use her voice, someone who wasn’t scared to pave the ways, someone who wasn’t scared to stand up to all the hate, who can still be her even when people try to tear you down," Bella said, who became the Chief Margarita Officer for Madam Paleta Tequila earlier in the week. "What I’ve realized, and this is in any industry and this is throughout time, it’s never easy to be first or be the loudest about something. And there’s so many people who helped pave the way before us but when you’re at the forefront or when you’re at the face of that, you take on everything that comes with it – hate, love, support, everything.
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"I think that’s where I truly live up to being ‘Fearless’ Nikki, I just don’t stop. Even when I’m not at my best or when I’m at my greatest. I hope at the end of the day, people can look back and respect that too – even the ones who can be so disrespectful. They see things in such a different way and they really just don’t know. I hope to be remembered as that over anything."
Bella said she understood that fans will look at her titles and accolades overall when she eventually decides to step away from action for good.
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She was a two-time Divas champion, including holding the championship for a record 300 days, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame with her sister, Brie Bella, in 2020.
She stressed, however, that the impact she made was held in high regard above everything else.
"I get some people get hooked on champion numbers, like 13 time, 10 time, five time, you know, for me, it’s always been about impact," she told Fox News Digital. "And if the people tuning in, I was able to change some people’s lives. Maybe they were being raised in a not great home and I gave them the ability to be fearless and to use their voice to know they could be someone great one day, to me, that’s being a champion and that’s what I’d love to be more than anything. I look at my Bella Army and they are my true accomplishment.
"That is better than any championship I could ever win, ever."
AEW star MVP talks Chris Jericho's place among all-time greats in pro wrestling before Double or Nothing
Chris Jericho made his triumphant return to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) programming in April after months of speculation over his contract and whether he’d sign elsewhere.
Since his return, Jericho has been feuding with The Demand. He took on Ricochet at Dynasty later that month and the rivalry expanded into what will come Sunday night at Double or Nothing – a Stadium Stampede Match featuring Jericho, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Kenny Omega, Jack Perry, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson going up against Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, Mark Davis, Andrade El Idolo, Clark Connors and David Finlay.
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Jericho is one of the last remaining pro wrestling legends still working full time and giving it all to fans who come and watch him. His legacy spans time at WWE, World Championship Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), Ring of Honor (ROH) and more.
AEW star MVP talked to Fox News Digital about where Jericho ranks in professional wrestling throughout history and said there’s no conversation to be had about the greatest in the sport without having one about him.
"I’ve been a Chris Jericho fan for a very, very long time because I’m also a huge fan of Japanese wrestling. So, I was aware of Chris Jericho before a lot of people were just because of my love for international wrestling," MVP said as he highlighted his new partnership with BZZR. "When he left WCW and made his debut at WWE, I was watching and I watched every match.
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"He has no weaknesses in his game. He can cut promos. He has great matches. He’s not an injury prone guy. If you look at his career, he’s never suffered from a lot of serious injuries. There’s nothing that he can’t do. And if you remember, he was the undisputed champion. Let’s look at the guys that Chris Jericho beat to gain that position. I don’t think you can have a conversation about the all-time greats of the modern era without Chris Jericho being in that conversation."
Jericho will get to add a third Stadium Stampede Match to his legacy.
He was a part of the first one at Double or Nothing in 2020 when he teamed with Matt Hardy, Jake Hager, Sammy Guevara, Santana and Ortiz to take on Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page and The Young Bucks.
In the second one at Double or Nothing 2021, he was with Hager, Guevara, Santana and Ortiz again to take on MJF, Wardlow, Shawn Spears, Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler.
He’s 1-1 in those matches.
Double or Nothing will take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. The pre-show begins at 7 p.m. ET the main card begins at 8 p.m. ET.
Pro wrestling star Cristiano Argento shares why fans should add National Wrestling Alliance to watchlist
Pro wrestling is a 365-days, 52-weeks a year sport that could be viewed every single day if a fan chose.
WWE and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) each have their weekly programming with at least six shows between the two companies – not counting premium live events or pay-per-views. Then, there’s Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Ring of Honor (ROH), Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and Lucha Libre AAA World Wide (AAA) with Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling (MLP) also coming soon with weekly programming.
The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) also has a weekly show, taking place on Saturdays on Comet TV. The company’s "Powerrr" debut on Comet TV drew more than 270,000 viewers as one of the most prestigious companies in the industry looked to make a bigger impact on the minds of pro wrestling fans.
Cristiano Argento told Fox News Digital why "Powerrr" should be added to the viewers’ menus with a massive amount of wrestling already on the table.
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"To me, this step was a big step for NWA and in general for the wrestling business in that regard," Argento said of NWA going on free television. "And the NWA product, to me, they have amazing wrestlers – male, female. They have an amazing product overall with the production. The knowledge that so many wrestlers backstage, and on TV, have in NWA is unbelievable. So many wrestlers have wrestled for their whole life – 15, 20 years in WWE or other big promotions. The knowledge they can share to us and teach us, it’s incredible.
"We saw (in the first week) of how many viewers they got. This means they already have a following from before because it’s not like 275,000 people just like out of nowhere they show up and watch NWA for the first time. They knew about it and now that it’s on TV, they were able to finally watch it and so far the result speaks for itself."
Argento has been performing with NWA for about two years.
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Though he’s yet to wrap a championship around his waist, he spoke highly of the NWA.
"It’s amazing so far. I like the company. I really like working for Billy Corgan," he said. "He’s a great person. Everybody down there, they’re really nice. It’s a great opportunity so far. I really hope that it’s going to get even bigger and bigger and I’m sure with the new debut on Comet TV that’s gonna happen. I’m really happy to be there and be part of their company."
Argento told Fox News Digital he hoped to be the person fans look at and see that they are able to do anything no matter where they come from.
"My goal is to be a point of view for any people that it doesn’t matter where you came from, you can reach your goal," he said. "It doesn’t matter how far or impossible that it is. That’s more like a philosophical goal, to inspire people to do that. As a career goal, I would like to win a belt. I feel like to be a champion for a major company after the sacrifices I made… everything so far I did to get to this point, I think could be a huge realization for myself. That’s a personal goal but if that doesn’t happen in the next year or so, I would still be happy to go out and perform for all the fans, the audience and do the best that I can."