Professional wrestling star Kam Hendrix has spoken out following the recent viral footage of real-life wife and fellow wrestler Maxxine Dupri kissing Austin Theory.

The incident occurred on the latest episode of WWE Raw, following Theory’s triumph alongside The Vision partner Bron Breakker in the World Tag Team Championship match against The Street Profits in Rosemont, Illinois.

Theory and Breakker were looking to take down the reigning holders, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, and regain the crown from the same duo that snatched it from them a fortnight ago on Raw in London.

The Vision appeared to be on the cusp of defeat once more in the latest tag team title showdown, as Theory was set to be struck by Dawkins with brass knuckles late on in the contest.

The Vision member, Logan Paul, attempted to intervene at one point in the fight, but he was dismissed by the referee and could not stop what was appearing to be an inevitable defeat for his stablemates.

However, Dupri made a sudden appearance during the fight’s climax, stepping in to stop Theory getting hit and landing a low blow on Dawkins.

Maxxine Dupri Joins The Vision on Monday Night Raw

This dramatic intervention allowed Theory to pin down Dawkins and land the clinching move, making The Vision champions once more and ending The Street Profits’ short run as holders.

However, the drama did not stop there, as this is when Dupri was seen embracing Theory and sharing a kiss with him. The moment confirmed Dupri’s allegiance to The Vision and on-screen romance with Theory after much backstage speculation.

The viral moment caused many wrestling fans to question how Hendrix felt seeing his wife kiss Theory on the 6th of July Raw broadcast.

Maxxine Dupri’s Real-Life Husband Responds to Kiss

Hendrix, whose real name is Anthony Luke, married Dupri, real name Sydney Zmrzel, last December after about seven years of dating.

It turns out Hendrix was not bothered in the slightest by the incident involving his wife and Theory, as his response on his official X account read: “Damn, didn’t realise how many people were jealous of Kam Hendrix! Feels kinda good, actually.”

Hendrix obviously understands the entertainment and scripted nature of professional wrestling, having been a member of WWE for two years now, so the matter involving Dupri will clearly not bother him.

WWE fans invested in The Vision’s story will be keen to know how Theory and Dupri’s on-screen romance develops and how it could play a part in future events.

United States legend Carli Lloyd has reacted to an eyebrow-raising comment from USMNT star player Christian Pulisic with a brutal nine-word tweet.

Lloyd, the second-most capped player in USWNT history with 316 appearances between 2005-2021, didn’t hold back with her initial assessment of Pulisic after the USA were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium.

“You wanted some of the big time players to step up in big moments, and I’ve got to be honest, I was a bit disappointed in Christian Pulisic,” the 43-year-old said on FOX Sports. “I think, whether he wants to be the star of this team or not, we didn’t see enough from him in this particular game and really the whole World Cup.”

The pre-match build-up was overshadowed by FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend striker Folarin Balogun’s one-man ban, following his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 32, but the USMTN failed to capitalise on their stroke of good fortune.

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Pulisic was subbed off by head coach Mauricio Pochettino moments after Belgium had taken a 3-1 lead through Hans Vanaken. Romelu Lukaku added a fourth goal late on before replicating US President Donald Trump’s infamous dance moves alongside his teammates.

Lloyd has now doubled down on her criticism of Pulisic, who said after the USMNT’s 4-1 defeat: “I just twisted and sprained my ankle. It’s frustrating to end like that, of course, but now I get time to rest, so it’ll be okay.”

In response, Lloyd issued a blunt comment via X (Twitter). She wrote:

While some USMNT fans are in complete agreement with Lloyd, left with a bitterly disappointed feeling that Pulisic didn’t do enough at this summer’s showpiece tournament, others feel it was a cheap shot.

One supporter replied: “I really enjoy watching you Carli, but this is one of your few bad takes. He’s resting to recover from an injury. He had an awful game, but I still remember him putting his body on the line to score the goal vs Iran in 2022 that got us out of the group.”

Another commented: “Former female athlete here, but honey THIS is not it. The behaviour of our women’s national team in response to this is actually disgusting. Not only are you making yourself look bad, but you’re making your entire team look bad and giving the haters that much more fuel against you.”

Tim Howard Casts Pulisic Verdict After USMNT Defeat

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Meanwhile, former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard has cast his verdict over the backlash against Pulisic.

“To whom much is given, much is required,” the ex-Manchester United and Everton star said to fellow USA legend Landon Donovan. “He is the face of this team. He is undoubtedly its best player and when that happens you will receive all of the money and all of the acclaim, and you’ll receive all of the blame. That’s how it works.

“I hope for his sake that he isn’t on social media for the foreseeable future. He deserves a rest, he can go on holiday. There’s a dark side to fame and celebrity.

“I think he’s a nice footballer. I still think he’s the best player on the team. Outside of that, you’d have to ask me very direct questions, to which I could give very direct answers, but ultimately he’s a nice footballer.”

Players competing at the 2026 World Cup were provided with a new, intervening signal ahead of the tournament: the “X” gesture.

Developing easily understood symbols and in-match protocols has been a major part of FIFA’s global football strategy in the 2020s. It is the football governing body’s approach to stamping out abuse and discrimination, and whilst a step in the right direction, it arguably still has room for improvement.

These types of incidents have the ability to completely overshadow matches or entire tournaments, and reflect FIFA’s desire to respond to and condemn unacceptable behaviour.

But what does the “X” gesture stand for and how is it aiding FIFA’s global campaign?

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The crossed arms symbol in football effectively means ‘no to racism’ and was first discussed at the 74^th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, in May 2024. The gesture itself was introduced at the 2024 Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia and has now been used in other major tournaments.

The gesture is the latest advancement in FIFA’s Global Stand Against Racism initiative. When brought up for discussion in Thailand in 2024, the symbol was unanimously approved by FIFA’s 211 Member Associations.

The No Racism gesture is designed to empower players, referees, and team officials, as well as providing a simple and standardised way of reporting racist abuse during a football match that immediately triggers FIFA’s anti-racism protocols.

How It Works

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The victim crosses their arms at the wrist, and this will signal to a referee, match official, or team captain, that they are being targeted by racist abuse. This will prompt the referee to activate the three-step procedure.

• Step 1 prompts the referee to decide whether to stop the match or not. If the gesture is made to a match official, they will communicate the report of abuse to the referee and the need to potentially stop the match.
• Step 2, if required, will lead to a suspension of the match by the referee. This step will be activated if the incident does not stop upon the restart of the match. This continued behaviour results in the suspension of the match and the two teams being instructed to return to their dressing rooms. An announcement is then made at the venue to inform all attendees of the reason for the match suspension, and that if the abusive behaviour does not cease, the match will be abandoned entirely.
• Step 3, if the conditions are met, results in the match being abandoned. This happens if the incident does not cease upon the restart of the match. The referee will only make this decision following consultation with the relevant authorities present and when it is safe to do so.

Notable Incidents

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The “X” gesture was back in the headlines during Argentina and Egypt’s 2026 World Cup Last 16 fixture. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan made the gesture multiple times toward referee François Letexier. It was alleged that racist insults from Argentina fans were hurled at the Egyptian bench during the celebrations for Enzo Fernández’s match-winning goal.

But instead of triggering the anti-racism three-step procedure, Letexier instead brandished a yellow card to Hassan for what was perceived as unacceptable touchline behaviour. It remains unclear whether Hassan was trying to report racist abuse.

Following the gesture, an Egyptian substitute and Hassan’s brother, Ibrahim, intervened. They put Hassan’s arms back down by his sides. Ibrahim Hassan’s thumbs-up gesture to the referee suggests that the Egypt coach was possibly misusing the gesture, which could result in a punishment from FIFA.

Referee François Letexier was coincidentally involved in another high-profile incident involving the “X” gesture earlier this year. During the Champions League knockout fixture between Real Madrid and Benfica, Vinicius Jr was allegedly targeted by racist abuse.

The Brazilian celebrated his 50th-minute goal at the Estádio da Luz with a dance by the corner flag, drawing angry responses from both Benfica players and fans. After alleging discriminatory abuse, Letexier threw up the “X” symbol before momentarily pausing the game. The fixture was stopped for almost 10 minutes.

During the stoppage, replays showed Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni covering his mouth whilst saying something to Vinicius after his celebrations. The Real Madrid players contested Prestianni’s continued involvement in the fixture during the match stoppage, even leaving the pitch in protest.

The match eventually resumed in the 61st minute, but the incident clearly had a negative effect on the match’s atmosphere. Prestianni was eventually given a six-match ban for homophobic conduct. The ban would have been 10 matches had the abuse been of a racist nature.