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WWE Is Open To Moving WWE Raw To A Different Night
974 days ago
WWE News

WWE Is Open To Moving WWE Raw To A Different Night

Chicago, 12 October - On September 12, 2023, the UFC and WWE formally united to create TKO Group Holdings, a fresh publicly traded company primarily under the ownership of Endeavor. In this new venture, Vince McMahon assumed the role of executive chairman, while Nick Khan took on the position of president. ## Just a few days after this momentous announcement, TKO sealed their initial significant agreement by finalizing a five-year broadcasting rights deal with the USA Network. Commencing in October 2024, WWE SmackDown will be making its way to the USA Network through this partnership. ## This fresh contract comes with an average annual value of $287 million, accumulating to a total of $1.435 billion over the course of five years. ## Ari Emanuel, the CEO of TKO and Endeavor, expressed during Bloomberg's screentime conference that WWE could potentially relocate WWE RAW to a different night once the current TV deal concludes next year.## “We’re 52 weeks a year, right? And we’re flexible. You want us Thursday night? You want us Tuesday night? I don’t have any of those scheduling issues — I would say to you there’s plenty of interest in Raw, right now.” ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Judgment Day Set For WarGames Match At WWE Survivor Series In Chicago?
975 days ago
WWE News

Judgment Day Set For WarGames Match At WWE Survivor Series In Chicago?

Chicago, 12 October - An update regarding the upcoming WWE event, Survivor Series 2023, has emerged. The event is set to be held on the 25th of November at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. This marks the third occasion that Survivor Series will take place at this arena, with previous occurrences in 1989 and 2019. ## Upon the event's announcement, WWE has not officially confirmed whether they will retain the WarGames theme that was introduced in the 2022 event. In 2022, WWE featured its first-ever main roster WarGames matches in Boston, which included both men's and women's matches. ## However, a report from Fightful Select suggests that WWE is indeed planning to incorporate WarGames into Survivor Series. According to the report, there is consideration for a men's WarGames match to be part of the event. The focus has primarily been on determining the participants for this match. ## It's important to note that the specifics of this plan are far from being confirmed at this time. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Adam Copeland Wins His Singles Debut AEW Match On 10/10 Dynamite
976 days ago
AEW News

Adam Copeland Wins His Singles Debut AEW Match On 10/10 Dynamite

San Francisco, 10 October - Former WWE star Adam Copeland, known as Edge, had his much-anticipated AEW in-ring debut. ## During the October 10th episode of AEW Dynamite, which notably aired on a Tuesday in direct competition with WWE NXT, Copeland squared off against Luchasaurus in his inaugural AEW match. ## Christian Cage and Nick Wayne were initially at ringside during the match, seemingly poised to provide a distraction for Copeland. However, they were instructed to leave the ringside area, affording Copeland the opportunity to deliver a decisive spear to Luchasaurus, securing a victory. ## Copeland originally made his AEW debut at WrestleDream on October 1, 2023, when he came to the aid of Sting and Darby Allin, preventing an attack by Christian Cage, Luchasaurus, and Nick Wayne. He is now a full-time signee with AEW. ## Copeland's most recent WWE match took place on the August 18th episode of WWE SmackDown, where he triumphed over Edge in what stands as his final WWE bout to date. ## Nick Wayne irks us#AEWDynamite Title Tuesday is LIVE on @TBSNetwork pic.twitter.com/4RxCEoPPfP— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) October 11, 2023 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

The Undertaker Appears On 10/10 WWE NXT, Chokeslams Bron Breakker
976 days ago
WWE News

The Undertaker Appears On 10/10 WWE NXT, Chokeslams Bron Breakker

New York, 10 October - In the main event of tonight's NXT show, Carmelo Hayes, accompanied by John Cena, emerged victorious over Bron Breakker, who had Paul Heyman in his corner. Hayes secured the win by executing a "Nothing But Net" move and making the cover. ## After the match, an irate Breakker retaliated by delivering a spear to Hayes, asserting himself as the sole dominant force in NXT. As Breakker proclaimed his dominance, the arena lights began to flicker, and to everyone's surprise, The Undertaker made a dramatic entrance riding a motorcycle. ## The Undertaker's entrance was quite entertaining, and he entered the ring to confront Breakker. Bron, displaying some audacity, referred to him as an "Old Timer," provoking a strong reaction from the crowd. The Undertaker took the microphone and engaged in a brief exchange of words with Breakker before delivering a powerful right hand followed by a Chokeslam. ## The crowd's reaction was electric as The Undertaker stood tall over Bron, offering him a piece of advice that he had faced the toughest of opponents. The show concluded with The Undertaker assisting Hayes to his feet, and both of them posed in the ring, providing a fitting end to the event. ## The last time The Undertaker was seen on Raw was during Raw XXX in a segment involving Bray Wyatt. His final match in WWE took place against AJ Styles, and in the same year, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Current Updated Lineup For 10/17 WWE NXT
976 days ago
WWE News

Current Updated Lineup For 10/17 WWE NXT

Los Angeles, 10 October - A fresh lineup of matches has been unveiled for the upcoming WWE NXT episode set to air on October 17, 2023. Among these are the Bada-Bing-Bada-Boom Battle Royal and the NXT Title Number One Contender's Match, alongside other exciting bouts. ## In the October 10th episode of WWE NXT, Cody Rhodes made a special appearance to announce the Bada-Bing-Bada-Boom Battle Royal. The victorious team from this battle royal will earn the right to challenge for the NXT Tag Team Title at NXT Halloween Havoc.## Competing in this match will be Brooks Jensen & Josh Briggs, Charlie Dempsey & Drew Gulak, OTM, Hank Walker & Tank Ledger, Damon Kemp & Myles Borne, Chase U, Gallus, Creed Brothers, and Angel & Humberto, along with Malik Blade & Edris Enofé. ## Furthermore, next week's episode will feature an NXT Title Number One Contender's Match, featuring Dijak, Baron Corbin, and Carmelo Hayes as the competitors. Lyra Valkyria will face off against Tegan Nox, and it's worth noting that Valkyria is slated to contend for the NXT Women's Title against Becky Lynch at NXT Halloween Havoc. Lastly, the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament will continue during the show. ## Check out the current lineup below ## NXT (10/17) Current Lineup ## -NXT Title Number One Contender's Match: Dijak vs. Baron Corbin vs. Carmelo Hayes ## -Bada-Bing-Bada-Boom Battle Royal: Brooks Jensen & Josh Briggs, Charlie Dempsey & Drew Gulak, OTM, Hank Walker & Tank Ledger, Damon Kemp & Myles Borne, Chase U, Gallus, Creed Brothers, Angel & Humberto y Malik Blade & Edris Enofé ## -Singles Match: Lyra Valkyria vs. Tegan Nox ## -NXT Women's Breakout Tournament continues ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

2023 Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale Announced For 10/18 AEW Dynamite, Updated Lineup
976 days ago
AEW News

2023 Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale Announced For 10/18 AEW Dynamite, Updated Lineup

Chicago, 10 October - The October 18th episode of AEW Dynamite is shaping up to be quite exciting. ## During the October 10th episode of AEW Dynamite, it was revealed that the Dynamite Dozen Battle Royal will be returning for the fifth consecutive year on the following Wednesday. Although AEW has yet to disclose the list of participants, it is likely that they will announce them by this upcoming Friday night. ## MJF has clinched victory in the last four editions of this event. It remains to be seen how things will unfold this year. Expect more match announcements for the show to be made throughout this week. ## Check out the current lineup for the show: ## AEW Dynamite (10/18) Updated Lineup ## -2023 Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Predicting Top 3 Matches For WWE Crown Jewel 2023
976 days ago
WWE News

Predicting Top 3 Matches For WWE Crown Jewel 2023

Chicago, 10 October - WWE's upcoming major pay-per-view extravaganza is taking shape, with some significant plans reportedly in the works. WWE is set to make its return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, November 4, for Crown Jewel, and it's anticipated to showcase some of the company's top stars, including Roman Reigns, John Cena, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and more. ## At present, one match has already been confirmed for the event, featuring Rollins defending his World Heavyweight Title against Drew McIntyre. Furthermore, several blockbuster matches are expected to be announced in the near future. ## One highly speculated bout for the event is the showdown for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship between Roman Reigns and John Cena. Additionally, a clash for the World Women's Championship is in the works, pitting Nia Jax against Rhea Ripley. ## Let's check out the top 3: ## #1. Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. John Cena ## The presence of Roman Reigns and John Cena at the event would be a monumental occasion for the company, as they currently stand as the most prominent stars in WWE. Roman Reigns is poised to make his comeback on Friday's SmackDown to address the ongoing conflicts within The Bloodline.## The tensions between John Cena and The Bloodline do not appear to be subsiding, as evidenced by his partnership with LA Knight at Fastlane, resulting in a victory over Solo and Jimmy. It seems that the path is clear for a significant showdown to take place at the event. ## #2. World Women's Championship Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax ## Another highly anticipated showdown that seems destined for the event is a clash for the Women's World Championship between Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax. Jax recently made her return to WWE TV and has consistently targeted several stars in the locker room, including the champion Ripley, whom she launched an attack on. ## During the October 9 episode of WWE Raw, a match between Raquel Rodriguez and Nia Jax quickly broke down when Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley and Shayna Baszler intervened, strongly suggesting that we are indeed on the path to witnessing this encounter. ## #3. LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa ## Presently, Knight has garnered a substantial fan following owing to his exceptional performances. Therefore, it's likely that the Riyadh crowd would be eager to see Knight featured on the card. Both Cena and Knight have generated heat with The Bloodline following their recent encounter at WWE Fastlane. ## Given Cena's potential matchup against Roman Reigns for the title, there's a possibility that we might witness Knight facing off against Solo Sikoa in a singles bout. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Tony Khan Sends A Bold Message To Triple H And Shawn Michaels
976 days ago
WWE News

Tony Khan Sends A Bold Message To Triple H And Shawn Michaels

Detroit, 10 October - Tony Khan has been extremely active on social media ever since the announcement that AEW and WWE NXT will be going head-to-head on Tuesday nights. He has consistently taken to Twitter to promote the show vigorously, leaving no stone unturned. Notably, he has also engaged in some verbal jabs directed at Triple H, Vince McMahon, and Shawn Michaels, which has raised concerns within the wrestling community.## According to a report by Nick Hausman of Haus Wrestling, Triple H and Shawn Michaels are reportedly eager to send a strong message to Tony Khan regarding the impending AEW Dynamite vs. NXT showdown. They have expressed their feelings that AEW may have developed an overinflated sense of their industry leadership by consistently outperforming WWE's third-ranked brand in terms of viewership. ## In response to this report, Tony Khan took to his platform of choice and delivered a message of his own aimed at Triple H and Shawn Michaels. The contents of his tweet can be viewed below. Whether this approach will prove to be an effective promotion strategy or one that may ultimately disappoint remains to be seen. Meanwhile, there has been no response from any WWE superstars at this time. ## In preparation for Tuesday's NXT, WWE is pulling out all the stops by featuring appearances from John Cena, Paul Heyman, and Cody Rhodes, with a tantalizing hint of a potential appearance by The Undertaker. ## I have a message for them:See you TONIGHT at a special Tuesday Night #AEWDynamite:Title Fight TuesdayAt 8pm ET/7pm CT on @TBSNetworkAt least the first 30 Minutes Are Commercial-Free, + a big overrun TONIGHT! https://t.co/ZKVQVnlMnf pic.twitter.com/ruuc2k49kD— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) October 10, 2023 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

AEW Collision (10/7) Viewership Up Slightly, Despite Competition From WWE Fastlane
976 days ago
AEW News

AEW Collision (10/7) Viewership Up Slightly, Despite Competition From WWE Fastlane

New York, 10 October - The viewership numbers for the October 7th episode of AEW Collision have been disclosed. AEW hosted this particular episode at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it marked Adam Copland's debut on Collision.## According to the most recent report from Wrestlenomics, this episode garnered 353,000 viewers, showing a slight uptick compared to the 327,000 viewers from the preceding edition.## Furthermore, AEW Collision achieved a 0.09 rating in the coveted 18 to 49 demographic, which represents a modest improvement over the previous edition's 0.08 rating. ## It's worth noting that the show faced stiff competition from WWE's Fastlane, which also took place on the same day, alongside multiple college football games that aired simultaneously. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

UFC Fight Night 232: Allen vs. Craig Fight Card: Preview, Date & Location, Tickets, Start Time
976 days ago
UFC News

UFC Fight Night 232: Allen vs. Craig Fight Card: Preview, Date & Location, Tickets, Start Time

Here is the complete fight card and everything you need to know about UFC Fight Night 232 and UFC on ESPN+ 90) which will take place on November 18, 2023, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. ## The event is expected to be headlined by A middleweight bout between former LFA Middleweight Champion Brendan Allen and Paul Craig. A Bantamweight bout between Payton Talbott and Nick Aguirre is also expected to take place at the event. ## UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig Main card (ESPN+) Weight class Middleweight Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig Welterweight Michael Morales vs. Jake Matthews Lightweight Chase Hooper vs. Jordan Leavitt Bantamweight Payton Talbott vs. Nick Aguirre Women's Strawweight Luana Pinheiro vs. Amanda Ribas Welterweight Jonny Parsons vs. Uroš Medić Featherweight Jonathan Pearce vs. Joanderson Brito Bantamweight Chad Anheliger vs. Jose Johnson Middleweight César Almeida vs. Christian Leroy Duncan Heavyweight Mick Parkin vs. Caio Machado Featherweight Jeka Saragih vs. Jesse Butler Women's Bantamweight Lucie Pudilová vs. Ailin Perez Lightweight Trey Ogden vs. Nikolas Motta Flyweight Charles Johnson vs. Rafael Estevam ## UFC Fight Night 232: Allen vs. Craig Start Time ## The entire card will stream exclusively on ESPN+ in English and Spanish with the prelims beginning at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. ## UFC Fight Night 232: Allen vs. Craig Tickets ## CLICK HERE TO, BUY TICKETS! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Ranking The Top 5 Highlights From WWE Raw on October 9, 2023
977 days ago
WWE News

Ranking The Top 5 Highlights From WWE Raw on October 9, 2023

New York, 10 October - On the electrifying edition of WWE Raw that took place on October 9, 2023, at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, NE, viewers were treated to a rollercoaster of action and drama. ## The night's main event stole the spotlight as Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso put their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles on the line against the formidable duo of Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, delivering a heart-pounding showdown. Becky Lynch's dominance in the ring was on full display as she impressively retained her NXT Women's Title against the tenacious Tegan Nox.## Meanwhile, "Big" Bronson Reed emerged victorious in a thrilling Triple Threat Match against Chad Gable and Ricochet, earning himself a shot at Gunther's Intercontinental Title. The tag team division also saw its fair share of drama, adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening. Beyond these marquee moments, Raw featured a multitude of captivating highlights, making it a night to remember for wrestling enthusiasts in Omaha, Nebraska. ## #1. Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso defeated Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn In The Main Event ## Just two days ago, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso snagged the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions title from The Judgment Day. This week on Raw, they wasted no time in defending their newly won championship against two big-name stars in the company, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. ## The match was a total shocker. Rhodes and Uso successfully kept hold of their titles with a Cody Cutter/1-D move combo that left KO unable to get up for the count. ## #2. Becky Lynch defeated Tegan Nox to retain the NXT Women’s Championship ## On the night just before the grandest NXT event ever, Becky Lynch, the NXT Women's Champion, defended her title against Tegan Nox. Lynch secured the victory by applying the Dis-arm-her submission hold on Nox. ## #3. Drew McIntyre Tries To Cashe In His Money in The Bank contract On Seth Rollins ## Damian Priest made an attempt to cash in his Money in the Bank contract on the World Heavyweight Champion, Seth "Freakin" Rollins. This unfolded when Seth took advantage of the moment to get the crowd engaged in a sing-along. Out of the blue, Damian Priest launched a surprise attack on Seth from behind, unleashing a barrage of punches and kicks. Priest then sealed the deal with a choke slam, asserting his dominance over Seth. ## In response, Priest signaled to the backstage area, where Dominik Mysterio brought out a referee and a briefcase. Drew intervened, and Dominik clarified that he was there to lend support to Priest. Drew countered with a headbutt and disposed of the briefcase onto the Tron screen. Seth retaliated with a series of punches and a clothesline, causing Priest to tumble over the top rope and onto the floor. ## #4. Bronson Reed Eans An Intercontinental Title Match Against Gunther ## "Big" Bronson Reed emerged victorious in a Triple Threat Match against Chad Gable and Ricochet, securing himself a shot at the Intercontinental Title against Gunther. ## #5. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn Challenged Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso To A Match ## Freshly crowned Undisputed Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, were in high spirits as they marked their victory over The Judgment Day at WWE Fastlane. However, their celebration was cut short when Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn stepped up, issuing a challenge for a match later in the evening. Cody and Jey accepted the challenge and emerged victorious in the ensuing contest. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

New Title Match Added To 10/10/23 AEW Dynamite, Updated Lineup
977 days ago
AEW News

New Title Match Added To 10/10/23 AEW Dynamite, Updated Lineup

Las Vegas, 9 October - During a recent announcement with X, Tony Khan revealed an exciting addition to the Tuesday special AEW Dynamite. He shared that Eddie Kingston, the ROH World Champion and NJPW Strong Openweight Champion, will defend his titles against Minoru Suzuki on the AEW Dynamite Buy In Show this week. ## The show is scheduled to originally air at 8 p.m. ET, allowing the Buy In to be broadcast at 7:30 p.m. ET. Tony Khan also mentioned that the October 10th episode of AEW Dynamite will have the first 30 minutes without commercial interruptions. ## The show boasts an impressive lineup, including three championship matches and Adam Copland's AEW in-ring debut. It's worth noting that this episode will directly compete with WWE NXT, which also features some of the biggest stars in the industry. It will be intriguing to see who comes out on top in this head-to-head battle. ## Check out the current lineup below; ## Buy In Match - ROH World Championship & NJPW Strong Openweight Championship: Eddie Kingston (c) vs. Minoru Suzuki ## AEW International Championship: Rey Fenix (c) vs. Jon Moxley ## #1 Contender To The TNT Championship: Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland ## AEW Women's World Championship: Saraya (c) vs. Hikaru Shida ## Adam Copeland vs. Luchasaurus## Adam Page vs. Jay White## Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Chris Jericho## Christian Cage to respond to Adam Copeland## Toni Storm is ready for her close-up## MJF to appear## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...