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The Rock Gets NXT Help for WrestleMania Return
796 days ago
WWE News

The Rock Gets NXT Help for WrestleMania Return

The Rock's highly anticipated WWE return at WrestleMania 40 is inching closer, and new details about his training regimen have surfaced. According to a recent ESPN report, NXT provided some unexpected muscle to help The Great One prepare for his in-ring comeback.## The report reveals that Gallus, a prominent NXT faction consisting of the Scottish trio Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey (Joe's real-life brother), and Wolfgang, played a pivotal role in training The Rock. All three wrestlers were previously mainstays in NXT UK before making the jump to NXT proper. Mark Coffey boasts an impressive achievement as a former NXT Heritage Cup Champion, while he and Wolfgang have held both the NXT UK and NXT Tag Team Titles.## The Rock's training sessions took place in Los Angeles, California, and were supervised by veteran producers Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode. Ensuring a smooth flow, referee Chad Patton was present to officiate the drills, with WWE medical personnel on standby for any necessary support. This meticulous approach highlights the importance WWE places on The Rock's return and his big match at WrestleMania.## At WrestleMania 40, The Rock is set to team up with his cousin Roman Reigns on night one. Together, they'll face a formidable duo of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a highly anticipated tag team showdown. With NXT providing valuable training assistance, The Rock seems well-prepared to deliver a memorable performance at The Grandest Stage of Them All. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Nick Khan Revealed The Deal To Bring WrestleMania To Philadelphia Has Been In The Works For Over Four Years
796 days ago
WWE News

Nick Khan Revealed The Deal To Bring WrestleMania To Philadelphia Has Been In The Works For Over Four Years

WrestleMania week is upon us, culminating in a two-night event at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on April 6th and 7th. ## WWE President Nick Khan recently revealed on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast that the deal to bring WrestleMania to Philadelphia has been in the works for over four years. Khan emphasizes that this pre-dates his tenure and expresses excitement for the event.## Night one's main event promises fireworks as Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins team up to challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.## Khan acknowledges The Rock's role on the TKO Board of Directors, a position Khan says was a factor in his return. Negotiations with The Rock regarding a comeback have been ongoing for years, with Khan stating The Rock was focused on finding the right motivation.## Khan highlights the long-standing relationship between The Rock and his representatives at WME, suggesting their influence played a part. He emphasizes the value of The Rock's input on TKO, which is affiliated with WWE. Finally, after years of discussions, the timing aligned for The Rock's return, motivated by his involvement with a successful publicly traded company and the chance to return to the ring. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Naomi Champions More Titles and Opportunities for Women's Division in WWE
796 days ago
WWE News

Naomi Champions More Titles and Opportunities for Women's Division in WWE

Two-time SmackDown Women's Champion Naomi made her voice heard on the need for more opportunities in the women's division of WWE. ## Appearing on "Going Ringside With The Local Station," Naomi expressed her strong support for adding a midcard title to the division. "I'm always pushing for more," Naomi said. "More TV time, more talent for us... more titles, absolutely." ## Naomi's comments come as WWE prepares for a major women's tag team match at WrestleMania 40. She will be teaming with Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair to take on Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka & Kairi Sane). ## This isn't the first time Naomi has advocated for the advancement of the women's division. After returning to WWE at the Royal Rumble following a two-year hiatus, it's clear she remains passionate about creating a more robust platform for female wrestlers. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New Update On The Alleged 'Love Letter' Set To Vince McMahon
796 days ago
WWE News

New Update On The Alleged 'Love Letter' Set To Vince McMahon

The legal battle between former WWE employee Janel Grant and Vince McMahon continues to heat up, with both sides offering conflicting interpretations of a recently leaked "love letter." ## Grant sued McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis in January, alleging sexual assault and sex trafficking. The New York Post published a letter Grant allegedly wrote to McMahon on Christmas Eve 2021, which has become a key piece of evidence.## Vince McMahon's lawyer, Jessica Rosenberg, argues the multi-page letter with 24 drafts proves a consensual relationship. She calls Grant's claims of coercion "nonsense."## Rosenberg suggests the letter is one of many pieces of evidence demonstrating the legitimacy of the relationship and the falsity of Grant's lawsuit.## Grant's lawyer, Ann Callis, offers a starkly different perspective. She views the letter as evidence of misconduct by McMahon, suggesting the revisions were due to fear of repercussions, not love.## Callis compares the situation to emotional imprisonment and sex trafficking tactics. She believes the leak is an attempt to intimidate and shame her client.## An excerpt from the letter mentions "Mickey, Paul, and the Chef" as people who witnessed Grant and McMahon acting like a couple. Callis identifies Paul as Paul Mangieri, a WWE executive assistant. Sources familiar with WWE claim Mickey Mangieri is another assistant to Vince McMahon.## John Laurinaitis, also named in the lawsuit, is claiming to be a victim of McMahon as well. His lawyer is confident the lawsuit against Laurinaitis will be dismissed.## Representatives for WWE and McMahon's holding company, TKO, have not commented on the latest developments. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Some Within WWE Expected Drew Gulak To Be Fired Following Accusation Made By Ronda Rousey
796 days ago
WWE News

Some Within WWE Expected Drew Gulak To Be Fired Following Accusation Made By Ronda Rousey

Former WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey has made a public accusation against NXT wrestler Drew Gulak, claiming he inappropriately touched her backstage at a WWE event in 2022. ## Rousey, during an interview with NewsNation, stated that Gulak "grabbed the drawstring of her sweatpants" as she walked by. She further claimed that bystanders did not react as if this were unusual behavior, leading her to believe such actions were tolerated within the company.## Rousey confronted Gulak about the incident, and according to her account, he apologized. However, the experience left her with a negative view of backstage culture at WWE.## Reports following Rousey's interview suggested some within WWE expected Gulak to be fired. As of now, Gulak remains on the NXT roster page and there have been no official announcements regarding his employment.## Gulak has responded on Twitter, claiming the incident was a complete accident. He stated he intended to shake Rousey's hand and accidentally touched the drawstring while reaching out. He further claims to have apologized at the time.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Shane McMahon's Son Declan McMahon Teases Surprise Appearance At WrestleMania 40
796 days ago
WWE News

Shane McMahon's Son Declan McMahon Teases Surprise Appearance At WrestleMania 40

With WrestleMania 40 just days away, Shane McMahon's son, Declan McMahon, has sparked speculation with a cryptic tweet. ## Declan, who has made occasional appearances on WWE shows but hasn't been involved in any storylines, wrote: "WrestleMania 40 Weekend coming up! Never know what could happen." ## This follows Shane McMahon's own short-lived return at WrestleMania 39 last year. McMahon's match against The Miz ended in seconds due to a self-inflicted injury. The Miz was then surprisingly defeated by Snoop Dogg in an improvised moment that became a highlight of the event. ## Adding fuel to the fire, Declan recently tweeted his support for Chad Gable, who narrowly missed out on an Intercontinental Championship match opportunity. ## While Declan's role at WrestleMania remains unclear, his tweet hints at a possible surprise appearance. Keep it here for all the latest updates and potential surprises heading into WrestleMania 40. ## On behalf of me and the WWE universe. We Want Chad Gable!!!— Declan James McMahon (@ODmcmahon) March 12, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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AEW Collision Announces New Ring Announcer After Dasha Gonzalez Release
796 days ago
AEW News

AEW Collision Announces New Ring Announcer After Dasha Gonzalez Release

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has seemingly found a replacement for Dasha Gonzalez, the former ring announcer for their secondary show, AEW Collision. Gonzalez was one of several talents released by the company on April 1st. ## While not a wrestler herself, Gonzalez held a prominent role on AEW Collision as its regular ring announcer. Her absence from the role necessitated a quick solution. ## AEW taped the next episode of Collision following Dynamite on Wednesday night, and stepping into the ring announcer duties was ROH's Bobby Cruise. This suggests Cruise may be the new permanent announcer for the show moving forward. ## This particular episode of Collision will air on Saturday, April 6th at 11:30 pm ET. That means WrestleMania will likely have concluded before Collision even begins.## Despite the change in announcers, Collision promises an action-packed episode. The card features a main event tag team match pitting Chris Jericho and HOOK against Shane Taylor and Lee Moriarty. Additionally, a crucial tournament semi-final match will see Top Flight battle FTR to determine who will face the Young Bucks for the vacant AEW World Tag Team Championship at the upcoming AEW Dynasty event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Roman Reigns On Cody Rhodes Finishing His Story: 'I Think Cody's Reading The Wrong Book At This Point'
796 days ago
WWE News

Roman Reigns On Cody Rhodes Finishing His Story: 'I Think Cody's Reading The Wrong Book At This Point'

WrestleMania XL is shaping up to be a night of epic encounters, but none more anticipated than the potential clash between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. The story threads leading to this dream match have been woven for years, and the stakes couldn't be higher. ## Cody Rhodes, the self-proclaimed "American Dream," made a triumphant return to WWE at WrestleMania 38. After years of success outside the company, his return was met with thunderous applause. His sights have been set on the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship held by Roman Reigns ever since.## Roman Reigns, "The Tribal Chief," has held the titles in an iron grip for over two years. His dominance is undeniable, and he has crushed challenger after challenger. However, cracks may be forming in the foundation of his reign. The pressure of carrying the company and whispers of discontent within his family, The Bloodline, could be vulnerabilities that Rhodes is prepared to exploit. ## WWE stars have been on a promotional blitz in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40, which explodes in just three days. The latest stop? The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Roman Reigns took center stage.## The interview delved into a fascinating family history, with both stars discussing their fathers' wrestling careers in the 1980s. This personal touch adds another layer to the upcoming tag team match at WrestleMania XL, where The Rock and Reigns will collide with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. ## "I think Cody's reading the wrong book at this point, because we don't care about his story. This -- It's a funny thing, because you told me this a long time ago. In the wrestling business, there's no call sheet. There's no, you know, like, "He's number one, he's number two." ## So everybody in our roster believes they're number one. So it's just a shark tank. Everybody is trying to take each other out. And this guy's been chasing me for two years now. I've beaten him. We've crossed this bridge already. So this is where we close the book completely on this guy, Cody Rhodes, and we display what the most powerful family in pro wrestling is all about. That's what this weekend, to me, is all about. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Set To Appear At WWE World Ahead Of WrestleMania 40
796 days ago
WWE News

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Set To Appear At WWE World Ahead Of WrestleMania 40

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is set to electrify WWE World, the special fan event happening ahead of WrestleMania 40. ## This rare public appearance by The Rock is sure to excite fans kicking off their WrestleMania weekend. ## The Rock will be at WWE World this Thursday, April 4th at 4:00pm. This is a unique opportunity for fans to see The Final Boss as he caps off his road to WrestleMania. Beyond The Rock's appearance, WWE World promises a variety of exciting experiences for fans. ## On the first night of WrestleMania 40, The Rock will team up with Roman Reigns to battle Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a tag team match. ## He will probably be live on the second night of the event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Trent Beretta Turns Heel On Orange Cassidy After Tag Team Loss On AEW Dynamite
796 days ago
AEW News

Trent Beretta Turns Heel On Orange Cassidy After Tag Team Loss On AEW Dynamite

A shocking turn of events unfolded on tonight's AEW Dynamite, as a beloved tag team imploded after a disappointing loss. ## The Young Bucks and Best Friends (Orange Cassidy & Trent Beretta) clashed in a semifinal match of the ongoing AEW Tag Team Championship tournament. Despite the support of Trent's mom Sue and Chuck Taylor at ringside, the Bucks emerged victorious, aided by an exposed turnbuckle. ## Following the defeat, a somber mood hung over the ring as both Cassidy and Beretta remained dejected. However, the crowd's anticipation for a signature Best Friends hug quickly turned to shock as Beretta unleashed a vicious flying knee strike on Cassidy.## This brutal attack marked a shocking heel turn for Beretta, who then abandoned a stunned Cassidy, his own mother, and long-time tag partner Chuck Taylor. ## La Mera Mera is dead set on winning back the #AEW Women’s World Championship that she never lost and will go through Mariah May to do it!Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@ThunderRosa22 | @MariahMayX pic.twitter.com/hYWDnVhSqp— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) April 4, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Mercedes Mone's AEW Debut Match Set for Double or Nothing
796 days ago
AEW News

Mercedes Mone's AEW Debut Match Set for Double or Nothing

The anticipation for Mercedes Mone's in-ring debut in AEW heightened considerably during this week's episode of Dynamite in Worcester, Massachusetts. ## Willow Nightingale, in an interview with Renee Paquette, expressed her confidence and readiness to capture the TBS Championship from Julia Hart at the upcoming AEW Dynasty event. However, her moment was cut short by a surprise arrival. ## Mercedes Mone, making a bold entrance, addressed Nightingale. While wishing her luck against Hart, Mone declared herself the next challenger for the TBS Championship, regardless of the Dynasty outcome.## Commentary confirmed this as Mone's official challenge for the Double or Nothing pay-per-view, scheduled for May 26th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. AEW Dynasty takes place two weeks prior in St. Louis. ## While this is the first confirmed match for Mone, the possibility of her appearing in the ring before Double or Nothing remains open. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Adam Copeland Defends AEW in Fiery Promo, Seemingly Responding to CM Punk's Criticism
796 days ago
WWE News

Adam Copeland Defends AEW in Fiery Promo, Seemingly Responding to CM Punk's Criticism

AEW Dynamite kicked off with a passionate promo from Adam Copeland, widely seen as a response to recent comments from CM Punk. ## Copeland, the reigning TNT Champion, addressed the "negative BS" circulating about the company, likely referencing Punk's appearance on Ariel Helwani's MMA Hour where he criticized Tony Khan and AEW's business practices. ## The veteran wrestler countered the negativity by celebrating AEW. He expressed his respect for the Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, and even Cody Rhodes, while praising Tony Khan for his leadership. ## Copeland emphasized that AEW has pushed professional wrestling forward, attracting top talent like Kazuchika Okada, Mercedes Mone, and Will Ospreay. He even introduced the unofficial new tagline: "AEW: Where The Best Wrestle," recently tweeted by Tony Khan. ## The promo also saw Copeland declare AEW the most enjoyable place he's ever wrestled. You can find the full promo clip online, where he elaborates on his experience. This passionate defense comes just days after CM Punk's controversial interview. While not explicitly naming Punk, the timing and content strongly suggest Copeland was addressing Punk's remarks. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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