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Drew McIntyre Joins Roman Reigns As The Only Superstar To Have Pinned Cody Rhodes In A Singles Match Since His Return In 2022
841 days ago
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Drew McIntyre Joins Roman Reigns As The Only Superstar To Have Pinned Cody Rhodes In A Singles Match Since His Return In 2022

Drew McIntyre pulled off a big upset on this week's edition of Monday Night Raw. ## In a stunning move, Drew McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes in a 20-minute match. Rhodes' victory streak crumbled as McIntyre landed a decisive Claymore Kick, moments after being distracted by Solo Sikoa's interference. ## This marked Rhodes' first televised singles loss since May 2023 and cemented McIntyre's undefeated streak in 2024. Adding intrigue to the post-match scene, Seth Rollins visited a bruised Rhodes backstage. Their silent exchange, punctuated by Rollins' enigmatic pat on the leg, hinted at potential future encounters. ## The landscape shifts further as McIntyre prepares for the Men's Elimination Chamber match, while both Rhodes and Rollins gear up for appearances on The Grayson Waller Effect. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Raquel Rodriguez Returns To WWE On Monday Night Raw During Last Chance Battle Royal
841 days ago
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Raquel Rodriguez Returns To WWE On Monday Night Raw During Last Chance Battle Royal

Raquel Rodriguez returned to WWE during tonight's edition of Monday Night Raw.## In the build-up to the Elimination Chamber, which takes place just a few days after, WWE held a Last Chance Battle Royal for the final spot in the Women's Elimination Chamber Match. Raquel Rodriguez was one of those competitors.## Rodriguez bravely revealed her month-long struggle with mast cell activation syndrome in a heartfelt Instagram video on Monday night.## Her last competition was at Crown Jewel, where Rodriguez failed to win the title from Ripley in a fatal five-way match also involving Jax, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark, with Ripley pinning Baszler to retain the title. ## Guess who's back!@RaquelWWE joins the #WWEChamber Last Chance Qualifying Battle Royal up next on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/bjbBkTrZXN— WWE (@WWE) February 20, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther Now Hits Yet Another Impressive Milestone
842 days ago
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WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther Now Hits Yet Another Impressive Milestone

Intercontinental Champion Gunther continues to etch his name in WWE history with an astonishing title reign. ## Since defeating Shinsuke Nakamura in 2022, he's not only eclipsed Nakamura's previous record but also dethroned the legendary Honky Tonk Man as the longest-reigning champion, breaking a record that stood for 35 years.## Gunther's dominance transcended SmackDown's ring ropes, making successful title defenses even after his switch to Raw alongside Imperium during the draft. Now, he prepares to face Jey Uso on Monday Night Raw, aiming to further solidify his legacy. ## While currently tied with Pedro Morales' combined reign record of 619 days, victory tonight would place Gunther atop the throne as the undisputed titleholder for most cumulative days.## His relentless momentum shows no signs of slowing, leaving the WWE Universe anticipating even greater feats from the champion. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE & UFC Founders Investigated For Alleged Misconduct After Employee Complaints
842 days ago
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WWE & UFC Founders Investigated For Alleged Misconduct After Employee Complaints

Vince McMahon, the founder and CEO of WWE, and UFC are under investigation for se**ual assault and s**x trafficking after former employees of both companies came forward with allegations of misconduct. ## Per the latest Lawsuit at WWEsettlements.com, the founders and other leaders of the companies forced employees to participate in sexual acts by threatening to terminate their employment and share intimate images of them. ## This is not the first time McMahon or either company has faced accusations of sex abuse. In 2015, a WWE referee accused McMahon of sexual assault, and in 2016, a wrestler accused UFC president Dana White of sexual harassment. ## Both McMahon and White denied the allegations. Both companies are cooperating with the investigations.## Below check out the full description of the lawsuit; ## Vince McMahon and WWE/UFC are under investigation for sexual assault and sex trafficking after former employees of WWE/UFC came forward with allegations of profoundly disturbing misconduct.## According to a recent lawsuit, the founder and other leaders forced employees to participate in sexual acts by threatening to terminate their employment and share intimate images of them.## This is not the first time Vince McMahon or WWE/UFC have faced accusations of sex abuse. ## In 1992, Rita Chatterton, the first female referee, came forward with allegations that she was raped by Vince McMahon while traveling with him in his limousine. ## In 2022, investigators seized documents and discovered nondisclosure agreements and multi-million dollar payouts covering up sexual misconduct. ## Thousands of abuse victims are speaking up every year to receive the compensation and justice they deserve. Fill in the form above or call us today for a confidential and free conversation with one of our female attorneys. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Mandy Rose Comments On Her Success On FanTime, Says One Fan Spent $55,000 On Her
842 days ago
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Mandy Rose Comments On Her Success On FanTime, Says One Fan Spent $55,000 On Her

Former NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose was released by WWE on December 14, 2022, reportedly due to the suggestive content on her FanTime page. Since then, she has achieved significant success on platforms like FanTime and OnlyFans. ## While appearing on the Power Alphas Podcast, Rose discussed her triumphs on FanTime, revealing that one dedicated fan invested an astounding $55,000 in her content. ## "I’ve had one person, I won’t say any names, one person, and this is on FanTime, spend $55,000 on me. So I’m like, wow, what does he do for a living that he’s able to spend this kind of money on one person? $55,000, and it was definitely over a little time period. But it was wild. So thank you. So it is kind of crazy," Rose said. Transcription via Fightful## In December 2022, FanTime recognized Rose for achieving a remarkable $1 million in earnings within a single month. Rose has previously stated that she currently lacks the desire to return to professional wrestling. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE & Fanatics Announce A 5 Day Fan Experience Event For WrestleMania 40 Week
842 days ago
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WWE & Fanatics Announce A 5 Day Fan Experience Event For WrestleMania 40 Week

WWE and Fanatics have announced a 5-Day Fan Experience Event for WrestleMania 40 Week.## It was previously announced during the February 16, 2024 episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown that there will be a five-day WWE World experience during WrestleMania week in Philadelphia.## As announced, the event will begin on April 4 and end on April 8. This appears to be an evolution of the former WWE Axxess experience that would be offered during WWE's signature weekends.## Tickets for the event will go on sale on Thursday, February 22, in partnership with Fanatics. Below, you can check out the full announcement. ## WWE AND FANATICS EVENTS ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND FAN EXPERIENCE: WWE WORLD AT WRESTLEMANIA IN PHILADELPHIA## Five-day Event Runs from April 4-8, Featuring Immersive World for WWE Fans & the Largest WWE Superstore in WrestleMania History ## Tickets on Sale This Thursday, February 22 at 10 a.m. ET## STAMFORD, Conn., February 19, 2024 – Today, WWE (NYSE: TKO) and Fanatics Events, the live and special event division of Fanatics, officially announced details for WWE World at WrestleMania, a five-day interactive fan experience taking place from Thursday, April 4 through Monday, April 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, February 22 at 10 a.m. ET, ranging between $30 and $300.## WWE World at WrestleMania will feature a variety of immersive experiences for fans including a central main stage that will host roundtable discussions with top WWE Superstars, a WWE 2K24 gaming tournament, live podcast recordings, live memorabilia and autograph sales through Fanatics Live, and the largest WWE Superstore in WrestleMania history. The event will also feature exclusive merchandise, autograph sessions and meet-and-greets with WWE Superstars and Legends, in addition to immersive exhibits and memorabilia honoring WrestleMania’s 40-year history.## “Fanatics has a phenomenal ability to customize offerings for fans and we’re excited to partner with them on this first-of-its-kind experience for the WWE Universe at WrestleMania XL,” said Scott Zanghellini, WWE Co-Head of Revenue Strategy & Development.## “Fanatics Events is thrilled to partner with WWE to host our debut event, WWE World at WrestleMania,” said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events. “Through unique content, Superstar access and immersive experiences, we look forward to curating a captivating event for all fans who are in Philadelphia for WWE’s marquee event.”## The launch of WWE World at WrestleMania expands on an already successful partnership between WWE and Fanatics which includes global e-commerce, licensed merchandise and memorabilia, and enhanced in-venue product offerings at all of WWE’s 300-plus events annually. ## About Fanatics Events ## Launched in 2023, Fanatics Events is the live and special event division of Fanatics, which aims to reinvent the live event landscape and bring communities together under one roof to celebrate all aspects of fandom including sports, collectibles, memorabilia, fashion, music, and entertainment. Fanatics Events has found strategic entry points to put partner with leading sports and entertainment properties and put a fresh spin on the biggest fan conventions and gatherings, making them inviting and exciting for all. The company is majority owned by Fanatics and includes IMG as a minority partner. ## About WWE ## WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion homes worldwide in 25 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, TNT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all premium live events, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in approximately 165 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network. Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE Live All Set To Hold A Live Event In Vienna, Austria On May 2
842 days ago
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WWE Live All Set To Hold A Live Event In Vienna, Austria On May 2

WWE is all set to hold a live event at the Wiener Stadthalle Halle D in Vienna, Austria on Thursday, May 2, 2024. This visit marks the first time since 2019 that WWE proudly returns to this location.## "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, Randy Orton, WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY, Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, Bobby Lashley, Kevin Owens, "Main Event" Jey Uso, and many more stars will grace the show.## Tickets and VIP packages, including Meet & Greet opportunities with WWE Superstars, will go on sale starting at 10 AM CET this Thursday, February 22, at Ticketmaster.at.## Remember, WWE will be holding the event in Vienna just days ahead of WWE Backlash France, which is set to take place at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France on Saturday, May 4, 2024.## Tickets for the event will be available via Ticketmaster.fr. ## STAMFORD, Conn., February 19, 2024 – WWE today announced that WWE Live will head to the Wiener Stadthalle Halle D in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, May 2, 2024. This is the first time that WWE has visited Vienna since 2019.## Fans attending WWE Live in Vienna, Austria will see their favorite WWE Superstars in action including “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, Randy Orton, WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY, Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, Bobby Lashley, Kevin Owens, “Main Event” Jey Uso, and many more*.## Tickets and VIP packages – including Meet & Greet opportunities with WWE Superstars - go on sale from 10 AM CET this Thursday, February 22, at Ticketmaster.at. For more information, stick with WWE.com.## WWE Live in Vienna takes place just days ahead of WWE Backlash France at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France, on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Tickets available on Ticketmaster.fr. ## *Talent subject to change ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Grayson Waller Takes A Shot At Cody Rhodes Ahead Of Their Face-To-Face At WWE Elimination Chamber 2024
842 days ago
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Grayson Waller Takes A Shot At Cody Rhodes Ahead Of Their Face-To-Face At WWE Elimination Chamber 2024

WWE Elimination Chamber heats up as Grayson Waller fires shots at Cody Rhodes ahead of their upcoming face-to-face on the "Grayson Waller Effect" talk show. ## Following his Royal Rumble victory, Rhodes will join World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins for an interview hosted by the outspoken Aussie talent. ## Intrigue unfolds as Waller recently met with Paul Heyman of The Bloodline, leaving fans to speculate about his intentions for both Rhodes and Rollins. True to form, Waller took to Twitter with a sarcastic jab at Rhodes' career, telling his own success in "finishing stories." ## This isn't new territory for The American Nightmare, who previously appeared on the "Grayson Waller Effect" at Payback 2023. With Rhea Ripley already confirmed for the event, Waller and Ripley could soon be joined by Indi Hartwell, who might snag the final Elimination Chamber spot in an upcoming battle royal. # ## Halfway to Perth and already finished my book. At least someone in WWE can finish a story pic.twitter.com/RrJIEIPZOM— Grayson Waller (@GraysonWWE) February 19, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

First Look At 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber Stage Setup Revealed
842 days ago
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First Look At 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber Stage Setup Revealed

Following the Royal Rumble's conclusion, WWE is gearing up for the next big event: Elimination Chamber, set to rock Perth, Australia on February 24th. ## The massive Opus Stadium, boasting a capacity of 70,000, will be transformed into a wrestling wonderland, with seating for an estimated 55,000 fans. ## This open-air venue promises a vibrant atmosphere with "solid vibes" for all attending. And the excitement isn't just limited to the crowd – the stage construction is already in full swing, and it's all set to be completed in a matter of days. ## The Elimination Chamber match itself is guaranteed to be a highlight, with both men and women vying for supremacy within the brutal steel structure. Title matches are also on the agenda, adding even more fuel to the fire. With WrestleMania 40 just around the corner in April, this event promises to be a pivotal moment in the WWE calendar. ## stage setup so far for elimination chamber on saturday!! pic.twitter.com/4qXJG80w52— charley (@altmox) February 19, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

The Rock Comments On His Appearance On 2/16 WWE SmackDown; Calls It A Greatness Sins?
842 days ago
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The Rock Comments On His Appearance On 2/16 WWE SmackDown; Calls It A Greatness Sins?

This past Friday on WWE SmackDown, The Rock and Roman Reigns formed a seemingly unstoppable Bloodline. ## WWE fans witnessed a seismic shift on Friday's SmackDown in Salt Lake City as Roman Reigns revealed a surprising ally: The Rock! Embracing a persona reminiscent of his villainous "Hollywood Rock" era, the electrifying superstar channeled his trademark swagger and arrogance, much to the dismay of the Salt Lake City crowd. ## This incarnation of The Rock wasn't interested in playing nice. He mercilessly mocked the WWE Universe's fervent desire to see Cody Rhodes' journey culminate in a WrestleMania showdown with Reigns. Instead, The Great One declared Rhodes his arch-nemesis, vowing to shatter his dreams of claiming the Undisputed Universal Championship. ## Taking To X (formerly known as Twitter), The Rock left the following message to the fans: ## "He’s back. Greatness sins. Devil disrupts. Always speaks the truth. Even when he lies. Record setting crowd. Thank you SALT LAKE CITY. Mana. Energy. Eruption. Chills. ~ people’s champ #smackdown @wwe @tkogrp." ## With WrestleMania 40 looming on the horizon (April 6 and 7 at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field), the landscape has been dramatically reshaped. ## He’s back. Greatness sins. Devil disrupts.Always speaks the truth. Even when he lies. Record setting crowd. Thank you SALT LAKE CITY. Mana. Energy. Eruption. Chills. ~ people’s champ #smackdown @wwe @tkogrp pic.twitter.com/NZnL6lr0Kc— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 19, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Triple H Calls Jey Uso A Biggest Threat Against Gunther Ahead Of Their Match On 2/19 WWE Raw
842 days ago
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Triple H Calls Jey Uso A Biggest Threat Against Gunther Ahead Of Their Match On 2/19 WWE Raw

The upcoming edition of Monday Night Raw will witness an epic clash as the "Main Event" Uso sets his sights on reigning champion GUNTHER, aiming to capture the coveted Intercontinental Championship. ## The anticipation is electric, hyped by none other than WWE's Chief Content Officer, Triple H. ## This past Raw saw Uso and The New Day conquer Imperium, with Uso delivering the decisive pin on Giovanni Vinci. Now, Uso stands tall as the official challenger to GUNTHER's throne, promising a showdown for the ages. ## Taking to social media, Triple H posted a hype video for this monumental title match, declaring Uso as "the biggest threat yet" to GUNTHER's "historic reign". ## This Raw won't just be about the IC Title fight. Expect fireworks as Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre collide in a one-on-one battle, while The Judgment Day and R-Truth, The Miz, and DIY ignite the ring in an explosive eight-man tag team clash. ## A historic reign just may have met its biggest threat yet…@Gunther_AUT defends his #ICTitle against “Main Event” Jey Uso tomorrow night LIVE on #WWERaw, 8/7c on @USANetwork. pic.twitter.com/Gh4V4NTlKr— Triple H (@TripleH) February 18, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Injured WWE Star Makes A Surprise Appearance At The WWE Experience In Saudi Arabia
842 days ago
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Injured WWE Star Makes A Surprise Appearance At The WWE Experience In Saudi Arabia

Braun Strowman flexed his comeback muscles at the WWE Experience, the brand new indoor theme park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This grand unveiling adds fuel to WWE's already fiery bond with its passionate Saudi fanbase. ## Since its launch on February 16th, the Experience has gripped visitors with mind-bending challenges like The Undertaker's Graveyard Escape. It even lets you craft your own epic entrance, making you feel like a true wrestling superstar.## Strowman, sidelined since May after a neck fusion surgery, made a surprise appearance, much to the delight of the crowd. He's been keeping fans in the loop about his recovery through social media, and his presence at the event sent a positive message about his progress. ## Natalya, Jinder Mahal, and Chelsea Green were among those who featured in the post. Sharing his excitement, Strowman expressed his deep appreciation for being part of this momentous event, calling it a true honor. ## Absolute honor!!!! Great time amazing #WWEExperience https://t.co/kL143yu20n— The Monster of all Monsters (@Adamscherr99) February 18, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...