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Predicting The Top 3 First Winners Of The WWE Speed Championship
802 days ago
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Predicting The Top 3 First Winners Of The WWE Speed Championship

The company announced a brand new show, WWE Speed, which will debut on the social media platform X starting April 3rd. The show's centerpiece will be a tournament to crown the first-ever WWE Speed Champion. ## These matches will be unique in professional wrestling, with a strict three-minute time limit. Tapings for WWE Speed have already begun, with matches filmed before episodes of Raw and SmackDown. This suggests that the X show might not feature exclusively live matches. ## However, reports indicate that encounters like Odyssey Jones vs. Cedric Alexander and Tyler Bate vs. Angel Garza have already been captured for the program. This innovative format could also serve as a launchpad for Superstars who haven't received regular spots on Raw or SmackDown. ## Let's check out the 3 potential winners from WWE’s roster. ## #1. Cedric Alexander ## Cedric Alexander, once a forgotten name in WWE, is making a comeback. Unlike his fellow wrestlers who participated in the initial "Speed" tapings, Alexander recently returned for more in February and again last week on March 22nd. This focus on Alexander suggests WWE sees him as a key player for the high-octane show. It's no surprise why. His one drawback, besides a stint with The Hurt Business, has been a lack of clear direction. "Speed" and potentially becoming the show's inaugural champion could be the turning point Alexander deserves. ## #2. Odyssey Jones ## Odyssey Jones, a name that once echoed with promise in NXT, has become somewhat of an enigma within WWE. Drafted to Raw last spring, Jones has yet to make a single televised appearance, leaving fans and analysts alike wondering about his future.## This is a stark contrast to his fellow draftee, Cameron Grimes, who has already made waves on the main roster. Jones, on the other hand, remains unseen, even within the halls of his former stomping ground, NXT.## However, there's a faint glimmer of hope. Reports suggest Jones has been competing on the house show circuit and even participated in tapings for the brand new NXT Speed show. This hints that WWE might not have forgotten about the colossal Superstar altogether. ## #3. Tyler Bate ## Bate is best known for his accomplishments in NXT UK, where he is the inaugural and the final WWE United Kingdom Champion. He is also the only NXT UK Triple Crown Champion, having held the NXT UK Championship, the NXT UK Tag Team Championship, and the NXT UK Heritage Cup. Bate is also the youngest ever superstar to hold a singles title in WWE when he won the WWE United Kingdom Championship at only 19 years old. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Drew McIntyre Says The Rock Is Responsible For Giving Him 'A Kick In The Butt' When It Comes To His WWE Career
802 days ago
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Drew McIntyre Says The Rock Is Responsible For Giving Him 'A Kick In The Butt' When It Comes To His WWE Career

The Rock, a titan in the wrestling world, appears to have played an important role in propelling Drew McIntyre to new heights. In a recent interview with The Scottish Sun, McIntyre acknowledged The Rock's public praise as a turning point in his career. ## Back in 2019, The Rock, when asked about potential future superstars, named McIntyre, highlighting his look and audience connection. This, according to McIntyre, served as a much-needed motivator. He wasn't a top star then, but The Rock's endorsement instilled a renewed sense of purpose. ## "When it comes to The Rock, it’s amazing he has such a passion for our business still.## “It’s in his blood and inevitably he became one of the biggest stars of all time in our industry and then the biggest star on planet earth – and he still wants to come back to wrestling.## “It can only be a good thing because it brings so many extra eyeballs and those people become new fans – maybe they came for The Rock and stayed for Drew McIntyre.” ## This mentorship comes at a crucial time for McIntyre, as his WWE contract nears its end. While recent reports suggest a new deal isn't finalized, he's enjoying the creative freedom offered by Triple H's booking. ## With WrestleMania 40 on the horizon, McIntyre sets his sights on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, currently held by Seth Rollins. Plush, CM Punk, a frequent target of McIntyre's barbs, will be the match commentator. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Martha Hart Speaks Out On Latest Lawsuit Against Vince McMahon, Says She Was Not Surprised
802 days ago
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Martha Hart Speaks Out On Latest Lawsuit Against Vince McMahon, Says She Was Not Surprised

Martha Hart, the wife of the late wrestler Owen Hart, recently spoke with NewsNation's Ashleigh Banfield regarding the sexual trafficking allegations levied against former WWE executive Vince McMahon. ## While hesitant to address the topic, Hart felt compelled due to its seriousness. She expressed no surprise at the lawsuit, referencing WWE's history of legal entanglements and negative press.## "No, I was not surprised when I heard there was yet another lawsuit (against Vince McMahon & WWE)." ## Having read the lawsuit's details, Hart characterized the alleged acts as "beyond the pale" and "incomprehensible." She emphasized the vulnerability of the alleged victim, Janel Grant, highlighting her unemployment, recent parental loss, and financial struggles. ## Drawing on her experience battling the McMahons in court, Hart described it as a "David and Goliath" situation. She believes the company prioritizes self-preservation at all costs, employing vast resources to delay cases and obfuscate the truth. ## "Wealthy people," Hart suggests, "can feel their wealth has no bounds and so then they have no boundaries themselves." She closed by offering words of encouragement to Grant, urging her to "stay the course" and remain resolute in her pursuit of justice. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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NXT's Rising Star Roxanne Perez Teases Move To WWE Raw
802 days ago
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NXT's Rising Star Roxanne Perez Teases Move To WWE Raw

WWE NXT's Roxanne Perez has made her desire to join the main roster known, specifically targeting Monday Night Raw. ## During a recent interview on WWE – Die Woche, Perez revealed her childhood dream of performing on Raw. When prompted by the interviewer, who works on Raw's German commentary, she jokingly confirmed Raw as her destination, adding with a laugh, "I'll be there. Give me a few."## This isn't the first time Perez has dipped her toes into the main roster waters. She participated in the 2023 Royal Rumble and has competed on house shows.## The 20-year-old wrestler has already achieved significant success in NXT. She's a former NXT Women's Champion and NXT Women's Tag Team Champion (alongside Cora Jade). Her next challenge comes at NXT Stand & Deliver on April 6th, where she'll face NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria.## Perez's potential move to Raw follows rumors of NXT stars Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams being called up to the main roster. The upcoming NXT Stand & Deliver event, coinciding with WrestleMania 40 weekend, could be a launching pad for these NXT stars.## The WWE Draft's return in 2023 facilitated movement between NXT and the main roster brands (Raw and SmackDown). This could be another avenue for Perez's eventual arrival on Raw. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Roman Reigns Comments On Why He Wants To Forget Royal Rumble 2015
802 days ago
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Roman Reigns Comments On Why He Wants To Forget Royal Rumble 2015

Roman Reigns, the undisputed WWE Champion and current megastar, has a surprising blemish on his otherwise triumphant career path - the 2015 Royal Rumble. This event, which should have been a defining moment, became a night Reigns would rather erase from his memory. ## Back then, a rising star known as "The Big Dog," Reigns secured a WrestleMania main event spot by winning the Royal Rumble. However, the Philadelphia crowd had other plans. Despite being a babyface (good guy) character, Reigns was met with a thunderous chorus of boos. Even The Rock's celebratory presence couldn't quell the negativity. ## This hostile reception left a lasting scar. In his upcoming A&E Biography, Reigns describes the night as a dream turned sour. The cheers he envisioned were replaced with jeers, a metaphorical "worst soundtrack" ruining his celebratory moment. He even goes as far as saying he tries to forget the entire Royal Rumble, with the sole consolation being a potential redemption arc at WrestleMania 40. ## “I was booed, historically. You think about these moments. You dream about them, and the moment that it actually happens, it’s like they’re playing the worst soundtrack of all time over your moment, ruining your party. That’s how the Rumble in Philly felt.## “I try to forget Philly. I try to forget the Royal Rumble. There’s only one positive, and that’s the fact that it’s going to be able to tie all the way back around at WrestleMania 40.” ## This year's WrestleMania, held in Philadelphia, presents a fascinating opportunity for Reigns. Expected to headline both nights, he'll face a double dose of the very crowd that rejected him in 2015. ## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Roman Reigns Considered Himself Retired When Stepping Away From The Ring During The COVID-19 Pandemic
803 days ago
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Roman Reigns Considered Himself Retired When Stepping Away From The Ring During The COVID-19 Pandemic

WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns' dominance could have been a distant dream for fans. In a recent interview with Uproxx, Paul Heyman, Reigns' special counsel, revealed that the champion contemplated retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. ## Reigns, immunocompromised due to his past battle with leukemia, opted to step away from the ring in early 2020. This decision, as Heyman explained, solidified into a belief that he was done with wrestling altogether. ## "He considered himself retired. He wasn't coming back," Heyman stated. ## This revelation adds a surprising layer to Reigns' current reign, which began with his SummerSlam 2020 return and subsequent championship victory. Heyman himself, then Executive Director of Raw, witnessed the desire for Reigns' return within WWE. ## "Every week I heard all the SmackDown writers and producers and personnel saying, 'God, I just wish Roman would come back,'" Heyman recalled. "And I would ask, has anybody talked to him? Yeah, he says he's retired. He's not coming back. No way..." ## Reigns' comeback, according to Heyman, is nothing short of a "miracle." Since then, he's established himself as a dominant champion, spearheaded the Bloodline storyline, and shattered championship reign records. ## Roman Reigns is now all set to pull off a double duty at WrestleMania. On Saturday, he'll team with The Rock against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Then, on Sunday, he'll defend his title against Cody in a singles match. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Vince McMahon Selling More TKO Stock, Drops Over 3 Million More Shares
803 days ago
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Vince McMahon Selling More TKO Stock, Drops Over 3 Million More Shares

Former WWE chairman Vince McMahon has continued his divestiture of TKO stock, netting an estimated $100 million in the process. This news comes via a recent SEC filing by TKO Group. ## McMahon's latest sale involved 3,484,006 shares, following an earlier transaction in March where he sold 5,350,000 shares. These sales combined total over $500 million. ## The filings reveal McMahon had a pre-arranged agreement with an unnamed bank, obligating him to deliver the shares to settle the contract. The agreement was finalized in parts between March 5th and 25th, 2024. ## Despite the substantial sales, McMahon retains ownership of approximately 11.5 million TKO shares. While this indicates some remaining interest in the company, it's significantly less than the amount needed to exert major control. This effectively eliminates the possibility of another WWE-style takeover by McMahon after his previous retirement. ## The reasons behind McMahon's stock selloff remain unclear. However, TKO Group stock has seen a recent surge, with many attributing the rise to a potential upcoming deal with Netflix. ## This news comes amidst ongoing efforts by WWE to distance itself from McMahon following sexual misconduct allegations. Whether WWE will continue to avoid mentioning him on television remains to be seen. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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TNA Wrestling Reacts To Becky Lynch's Comments That She Nearly Joined TNA, Reaffirms Strong Women's Division
803 days ago
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TNA Wrestling Reacts To Becky Lynch's Comments That She Nearly Joined TNA, Reaffirms Strong Women's Division

WWE Superstar Becky Lynch revealed during a recent interview on "The MMA Hour" with Ariel Helwani that she seriously considered joining TNA Wrestling early in her career.## Lynch, promoting her new memoir "Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl," stated that TNA's treatment of their women's division, known as the Knockouts, was a major factor in her initial interest.## TNA Wrestling took notice, sharing a clip of Lynch's comments on social media, highlighting her praise for the Knockouts. This exchange underscores the ongoing discussion about opportunities for female wrestlers across major promotions.## Meanwhile, Helwani isn't done with big WWE interviews. He announced that CM Punk will be his guest on "The MMA Hour" next Monday, April 1st. Helwani emphasized there will be "no restrictions" on the topics discussed, making it Punk's most revealing interview since joining WWE and leaving AEW.## "My goal was maybe I can get into TNA because the way that they were treating women there was so much better." @BeckyLynchWWE spoke to @arielhelwani on a recent edition of The MMA Hour. pic.twitter.com/FfDvnZOQRq— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2024 ## Lynch, looking to regain gold, will challenge Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship at WrestleMania 40 next weekend. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE NXT Battleground Event Moving Off May 26th To June 9th, Set To Take Place In Las Vegas At The UFC Apex
803 days ago
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WWE NXT Battleground Event Moving Off May 26th To June 9th, Set To Take Place In Las Vegas At The UFC Apex

A shakeup is underway for the upcoming NXT Battleground premium live event. Originally scheduled for May 26th in Savanna, Georgia, the event will now be held on June 9th in a brand new location: the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. ## This change comes amidst reports suggesting a potential conflict with rival promotion AEW's Double or Nothing event, also set for Las Vegas on the original May 26th weekend. NXT seems to be avoiding a head-to-head clash by moving Battleground to a different date and location. ## "Hearing rumblings of a significant schedule change, I’m told the NXT Battleground event will be moving off May 26th to June 9th. With the location shifting as well as Savanna, GA will no longer host the show. NXT Battleground will take place live in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex." ## While details regarding the event card are still under wraps, the new date and location promise a fresh twist for NXT Battleground. With the NXT Stand & Deliver event happening just a month prior, NXT looks to maintain momentum and deliver another action-packed night for fans.## Hearing rumblings of a significant schedule change, I’m told the NXT Battleground event will be moving off May 26th to June 9th. With the location shifting as well as Savanna, GA will no longer host the show. NXT Battleground will take place live in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex.— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) March 28, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sac nilk...

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The Undertaker Thinks Bray Wyatt Should Have Ended His WrestleMania Winning Streak
803 days ago
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The Undertaker Thinks Bray Wyatt Should Have Ended His WrestleMania Winning Streak

The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak remains a monumental feat in professional wrestling. However, in a surprising revelation, The Undertaker himself believes someone else should have ended that streak: Bray Wyatt.## In a recent statement on his Patreon page, The Undertaker acknowledged the impact of Brock Lesnar's victory at WrestleMania 30, but argued that Bray Wyatt, with his dark and enigmatic persona, would have been a far more fitting choice.## "The most logical person to break it would have been Bray Wyatt," The Undertaker said. "It would have meant more to his career than even Roman's." ## He elaborated on the thematic connection between his character and Wyatt's, suggesting a potential storyline merge. "There were so many comparisons between the two characters and the darkness and the different things," he said. "For him to be able to have broken it would have been such a feather in his cap... something that could have extended the Undertaker character in a different capacity." ## "The most logical person to break it would have been Bray Wyatt. Probably of the three, it would have meant more to his career than even Roman's. For Roman, it would have been very special but for Bray, there were so many comparisons between the two characters and the darkness and the different things.## For him to be able to have broke it would have been such a feather in his cap and in something that would have prob probably could have extended the, the character of the Undertaker in, in a different capacity. ## You know, I mean, Bray would have been the, the in ring aspect of it, but I think that those characters would have somehow maybe merged together in some kind of higher power type deal. But I think of, of all the people that it would have helped, the most, I think Bray would have been the guy. He's the only one." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Seth Rollins Frustrated By Last-Minute CM Punk Return At Survivor Series
803 days ago
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Seth Rollins Frustrated By Last-Minute CM Punk Return At Survivor Series

WWE Champion Seth Rollins' emotions ran high after CM Punk's surprise return at Survivor Series, according to his wife Becky Lynch. ## In a recent interview with The MMA Hour, Lynch revealed Rollins felt disrespected by the lack of knowledge regarding Punk's comeback. The late deal meant Rollins wasn't informed beforehand, creating tension for the champion who had just competed in the main event of the night.## While Lynch acknowledges the hectic nature of the business and the possibility of a last-minute deal, she believes top stars like Rollins deserved to be kept in the loop.## "We think of ourselves as the universe," Lynch said. "Consideration should be taken into account. You should have told your top stars, of course."## Despite the initial frustration, reports suggest Rollins and Punk are maintaining a professional relationship backstage.## This news comes as Punk himself confirmed involvement at the upcoming WrestleMania, adding another layer of intrigue to the ongoing WWE narrative.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Vince McMahon’s Name Is Said To Have Been 'Banned' From WWE Television; CM Punk's Vince Reference Raises Eyebrows
803 days ago
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Vince McMahon’s Name Is Said To Have Been 'Banned' From WWE Television; CM Punk's Vince Reference Raises Eyebrows

This week's episode of WWE Raw saw an unscripted exchange of words between CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins. The segment aimed to build hype for WrestleMania 40, where Punk will serve as the guest commentator for the World Heavyweight Championship match between Rollins and McIntyre. ## Things got interesting when Punk, known for his outspoken nature, took a swipe at McIntyre's past. He questioned who exactly anointed McIntyre as the "Chosen One," a thinly veiled reference to former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. ## Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer shed light on the backstage reaction to the unscripted segment. While the talent was given creative freedom, Punk's reference to McMahon reportedly caused some concern. Meltzer revealed that mentioning McMahon's name is apparently discouraged on WWE television. ## Fortunately, McIntyre managed to navigate the potentially awkward situation by shifting the focus away from the name itself. The segment ultimately achieved its goal of generating buzz for the upcoming WrestleMania match, with no reported backstage heat despite the unscripted moment. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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