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Michelle McCool Debuts New Hairstyle As WrestleMania Season Heats Up
799 days ago
WWE News

Michelle McCool Debuts New Hairstyle As WrestleMania Season Heats Up

With WrestleMania season in full swing, many WWE Superstars are sporting fresh looks. Even retired legends are getting in on the act, including Michelle McCool who recently showed off a new hairstyle on social media.## While there's no official word on McCool being booked for WrestleMania 40, she's certainly looking ready for action if WWE comes calling. McCool's new hairstyle features a shorter cut compared to her trademark look, and fans seem to be loving it. ## Michelle McCool's journey in WWE began in 2004, not with a championship victory, but with a chance. Though she didn't win the Diva Search competition, her talent impressed WWE enough to land her a developmental deal and training opportunities.## McCool honed her skills in Deep South Wrestling and OVW before graduating to the main roster in 2006. She initially took on a villainous "teacher" character, but her adaptability saw her transform throughout her career.## One of McCool's most notable transformations involved teaming with Layla to form the dominant LayCool tag team in 2009. The duo achieved success before McCool decided to call it a career in 2011.## Despite retirement, McCool returned for a surprise appearance in the 2023 Royal Rumble. She left a lasting impression with a memorable entrance and a respectable 13-minute showing before being eliminated by the eventual winner, Rhea Ripley. ## These days, Michelle McCool enjoys life alongside her husband, The Undertaker, both retired from in-ring competition. They raise a daughter together and appear content with this new chapter. ## Mrs Taker's new look. pic.twitter.com/kRIT7hSScq— Aaron (@AaronVarble) April 1, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Roman Reigns Gets Emotional During 'Biography: Legends' Episode Featuring His Late Brother
799 days ago
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Roman Reigns Gets Emotional During 'Biography: Legends' Episode Featuring His Late Brother

Roman Reigns, known for his stoic persona on WWE television, shed tears during a recent episode of "WWE and A&E Biography: Legends." The episode focused on Reigns' life and career, and featured a touching moment where he was shown a clip of an interview with his late brother, Matt Anoa'i.## In the interview, Matt spoke highly of Roman's dedication and work ethic, predicting great things for him. Matt said, "He had something special... That specialty was something to do with athletics.## Just his focus in the gym, focus all through high-school and college, he knew. Joe [Roman Reigns] was set for something great. He's setting the bar for our family that much higher."## The clip clearly moved Reigns, who was visibly emotional. Matt, who wrestled in WWE under the name Rosey, had a successful career himself, winning the World Tag Team Championships with The Hurricane.## Matt tragically passed away in 2017 from complications related to congestive heart failure. The "Biography: Legends" episode served as a heartfelt tribute to the Anoa'i family bond and the impact Matt had on his brother's life. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The Miz Throws Shade At Bryan Danielson Ahead Of New 'WWE Rivals' Episode
799 days ago
WWE News

The Miz Throws Shade At Bryan Danielson Ahead Of New 'WWE Rivals' Episode

The Miz isn't letting old rivalries die down. Ahead of the latest episode of "WWE Rivals" focusing on his feud with AEW's Bryan Danielson, Miz took a playful jab at the former wrestler.## The episode, which aired on March 31st, explores the nearly decade-long rivalry that began in 2009 when a young Danielson was mentored by The Miz on the first season of NXT. While their clashes hold weight throughout the years, one moment stands out.## During a 2016 episode of "Talking Smack," tensions flared after Danielson, then retired, called The Miz a "coward." The Miz unloaded in a memorable promo, famously telling Danielson to "go back to the bingo halls" and wrestle with his "indy friends."## Miz took to Twitter, sharing the episode's trailer and referencing his infamous line. He playfully wrote, "@bryandanielson listened to me after all," suggesting that by going to AEW, Danielson ended up in smaller venues compared to WWE.## Despite Danielson's retirement at the time of the promo, they eventually settled their differences in the ring at SummerSlam 2018. ## Since leaving WWE in 2021, Danielson has actively competed across promotions like AEW, NJPW, and most recently, CMLL. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Vince McMahon Sells Another $100 Million Of TKO Stock, Cashing in Over $1.2 Billion Since Merger
799 days ago
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Vince McMahon Sells Another $100 Million Of TKO Stock, Cashing in Over $1.2 Billion Since Merger

Vince McMahon has further reduced his ownership stake in TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE, after selling another $100 million worth of stock. This news comes from a recent SEC filing by TKO.## This latest sale, however, was not a typical stock transaction. In March 2020, McMahon secured a margin loan from Morgan Stanley following the closure of XFL. This loan included a provision for McMahon to transfer shares to Morgan Stanley in the future.## March 2024 was the designated month for settling this agreement. The original plan involved transferring 2.25 million shares to Morgan Stanley in 15 installments throughout the month. The final number of shares depended on the stock price during that period.## An interesting twist emerged – McMahon and Morgan Stanley opted to modify the agreement. Instead of the original staggered transfer, McMahon sold all 3.484 million shares to the bank in exchange for an additional $100 million payment.## This transaction adds to McMahon's significant stock sales in recent months. In early March, he sold $412 million worth of stock, and last November, he offloaded $642 million worth.## Following these sales, McMahon retains roughly 11.5 million shares, constituting approximately 6.7% ownership of TKO. This translates to the same voting power he held previously. ## It's important to note that McMahon also received a $111 million special dividend upon the completion of the WWE-UFC merger last September. In total, McMahon has cashed in over $1.2 billion since September through various stock transactions and the dividend payout. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE's Finn Balor Shows Off Facial Injury Ahead Of WrestleMania 40
800 days ago
WWE News

WWE's Finn Balor Shows Off Facial Injury Ahead Of WrestleMania 40

Finn Balor, the powerhouse of The Judgment Day, isn't hiding the damage he carries into WrestleMania 40. Set to defend the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles with Damian Priest in a brutal Six-Pack Ladder Match, Balor raised eyebrows on social media on March 31st. ## A short video posted by Balor, simply titled "Easter Egg," showed a clear bump on his forehead. The cause of the injury remains unknown, adding another layer of drama to The Judgment Day's high-pressure WrestleMania match.## This isn't Balor's first time entering the grandest stage with injuries. At WrestleMania 39's Hell in a Cell Match against Edge, a vicious ladder strike left him with a nasty head wound that needed medical attention and paused the action. Balor's grit saw him return to the fight, making the match a WrestleMania classic.## With the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles on the line and a potential undisclosed injury, Balor's condition at WrestleMania 40 is unclear. ## Easter Egg pic.twitter.com/uOBhgtQ9TK— Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) April 1, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE Raw 4/1 Preview & Confirmed Matches: The Rock And Roman Reigns Return, Cody Rhodes Tease And More
800 days ago
WWE News

WWE Raw 4/1 Preview & Confirmed Matches: The Rock And Roman Reigns Return, Cody Rhodes Tease And More

Tonight, WWE will be tapping another edition of Monday Night Raw from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This is the last Raw before WrestleMania 40, and WWE has pulled out all the stops to hype up the biggest event of the year. ## It should be noted that the first hour of the show will be commercial-free. Below check out the complete match card; ## The Rock and Roman Reigns appear ## The Rock and Roman Reigns are set for Raw tonight in their final build-up to their WrestleMania 40 clash. ## Anticipation is at a fever pitch after The Rock's brutal attack on Cody Rhodes last week. This will be Roman Reigns' first appearance on Raw in nearly a year, since the Raw after WrestleMania 39.## DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) & New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) vs. The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh ## The match stems from Judgment Day's attack on The New Day and #DIY during their match last week. Raw authority figure Adam Pearce responded by setting up this eight-man clash.## The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh) will go head-to-head with Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods of The New Day and Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa of #DIY.## This match is expected to be a chaotic preview of the upcoming Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania 40. Rumors suggest the match might end in a disqualification due to outside interference from teams also involved in the WrestleMania ladder match, such as Awesome Truth, New Catch Republic, Austin Theory, and Grayson Waller. ## Ivy Nile and Maxxine Dupri vs Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae ## The tension between Candice LeRae and Maxxine Dupri explodes tonight on Raw as they clash in a tag team rematch alongside their respective partners.## For weeks, LeRae has launched verbal attacks on Dupri, questioning her place in the company. Things reached a boiling point when LeRae berated Dupri in the ring, even shocking her tag team partner Indi Hartwell.## In response to LeRae's insults, Ivy Nile, aligned with Dupri, attacked LeRae, setting the stage for this highly anticipated tag team showdown. Tonight's Raw will see LeRae and Hartwell join forces to take on the team of Dupri and Nile. ## Bronson Reed vs. Sami Zayn ## Bronson Reed looks to score another upset victory as he gets a rematch against Sami Zayn this coming Monday Night Raw. ## Just a week ago on Raw, Reed pulled off a surprise win against Zayn. This throws a wrench into things, as Zayn is currently the number one contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, set to face Gunther at WrestleMania 40. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Cody Rhodes Fires Back At The Rock With Bloody New T-Shirt
800 days ago
WWE News

Cody Rhodes Fires Back At The Rock With Bloody New T-Shirt

The war of words and merchandise between Cody Rhodes and The Rock continues to escalate. ## Following The Rock's brutal attack on Raw where he busted Rhodes open, "The American Nightmare" has unveiled a new t-shirt referencing the incident. ## The shirt features Rhodes' signature American Nightmare logo, but with a bloody twist. The logo is splattered with blood, and the lettering is also colored a menacing blood red. This serves as a clear response to The Rock's actions and injects even more heat into their ongoing rivalry.## This isn't the first time merchandise has played a role in their feud. The Rock previously released a t-shirt mocking Rhodes and his fanbase, further fueling the animosity.## The tension is expected to reach a boiling point on the upcoming episode of Raw where both The Rock and Roman Reigns will confront Rhodes and his tag team partner Seth Rollins. The four superstars are slated to collide in a massive tag team match on WrestleMania's first night, with an even bigger clash between Rhodes and Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title scheduled for the second night.## Cody Rhodes via IG stories. pic.twitter.com/TP6g3tPHXz— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 1, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE Set To Push Ilja Dragunov In The Same Fashion They Have Pushed Gunther Following His Main Roster Debut
800 days ago
WWE News

WWE Set To Push Ilja Dragunov In The Same Fashion They Have Pushed Gunther Following His Main Roster Debut

NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov is proving himself to be a cornerstone of the brand, and it seems WWE has big plans for his future. ## Since capturing the NXT Championship at No Mercy 2023, Dragunov has become synonymous with NXT. His epic rivalry with GUNTHER solidified his status as a top-tier talent, leaving fans eager to see him take the next step. ## According to Fightful Select (subscription required), WWE sees Dragunov in a similar light to GUNTHER, suggesting a potential main roster call-up with a significant push. This sentiment is echoed by NXT producers who praise Dragunov's work ethic and minimal need for direction – a rarity among current NXT talent. ## One NXT wrestler believes Dragunov elevates everyone he faces and possesses a keen understanding of the wrestling business. The report also highlights Dragunov's positive reputation, describing him as easy to work with and a pleasure to be around. ## With his championship reign and undeniable talent, Dragunov seems destined for the main roster. Following in the footsteps of GUNTHER, he could become the next dominant force on Raw or SmackDown. Fans will be eagerly awaiting his arrival and the impact he'll make on the bigger stage. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Update On Ilja Dragunov’s Plans After NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 During WrestleMania Weekend
800 days ago
WWE News

Update On Ilja Dragunov’s Plans After NXT Stand & Deliver 2024 During WrestleMania Weekend

NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov's path after NXT Stand & Deliver this WrestleMania weekend is becoming clearer. ## Dragunov is set to defend his title against Tony D'Angelo at the upcoming event, leaving many to speculate about his potential move to Raw or SmackDown.## According to Fightful Select, a main roster call-up isn't currently in the cards for Dragunov. However, the belief within NXT is that he's surpassed the brand and a move to Raw or SmackDown is likely once he loses the NXT Championship.## Questions regarding Dragunov's willingness to join the main roster, due to his desire for international travel, have swirled in the past. However, it seems WWE is open to working with his schedule, potentially paving the way for a smooth transition.## Whether Dragunov retains his title or not, it appears his NXT run is nearing its end, with a potential main roster future on the horizon. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Report: Pete Dunne Doubles Down On Duties: Backstage Role And In-Ring Action
800 days ago
WWE News

Report: Pete Dunne Doubles Down On Duties: Backstage Role And In-Ring Action

SmackDown's Pete Dunne is proving himself a valuable asset to WWE, both in and out of the ring.## Dunne, who recently shed the "Butch" persona and returned to his NXT name, has reignited his tag team partnership with Tyler Bate under the "New Catch Republic" banner. While they fell short against The Judgment Day at Elimination Chamber, their team continues to build momentum on SmackDown.## But Dunne's contributions extend beyond the squared circle. He's recently taken on a new backstage role as a producer for WWE's upcoming "Speed" show, a fast-paced program featuring short matches. Reports indicate Dunne produced this week's SmackDown tapings, overseeing matches between Dragon Lee and Ricochet, and Bronson Reed and Cedric Alexander.## "Speed" is set to premiere on the company's X account (formerly Twitter) this Wednesday, April 3rd.## Despite his added responsibilities, Dunne hasn't forgotten about in-ring competition. He and Bate are slated to participate in the high-octane Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 40.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The Rock Shares Road To WrestleMania Video, Highlighting Rivalry With Cody Rhodes
800 days ago
WWE News

The Rock Shares Road To WrestleMania Video, Highlighting Rivalry With Cody Rhodes

The Rock is getting fans hyped for WrestleMania 40 with a brand new video chronicling his journey back to WWE and the intense rivalry brewing with Cody Rhodes. ## The Rock, who will be teaming up with Roman Reigns to battle Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event of WrestleMania's first night, took to social media to share a video titled "The Final Boss Creates the Road We Are All On."## This action-packed compilation showcases The Rock's electrifying return on Raw after years away, his heated exchanges with both Cody Rhodes and his cousin Roman Reigns, and the escalating tension that has gripped the WWE Universe. The video ends with a "to be continued" message, hinting at a potential part two on the horizon.## With WrestleMania just around the corner, The Rock is clearly focused on stoking the flames of this epic rivalry. This video promises an unforgettable collision between these wrestling titans in Philadelphia on April 6th and 7th. ## The Final Boss creates the road we are all on. #RoadToWrestleMania #Part1#WrestleMania #Philadelphia April 6th + April 7th@WWE @TKOGrp pic.twitter.com/PXb7pg3SBe— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) March 31, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Sami Zayn vs Bronson Reed Set For 4/1 WWE Raw, Updated Lineup
800 days ago
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Sami Zayn vs Bronson Reed Set For 4/1 WWE Raw, Updated Lineup

Bronson Reed looks to score another upset victory as he gets a rematch against Sami Zayn this coming Monday Night Raw. ## Just a week ago on Raw, Reed pulled off a surprise win against Zayn. This throws a wrench into things, as Zayn is currently the number one contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, set to face Gunther at WrestleMania 40. ## Will Reed build on his momentum or will Zayn assert his dominance as the title challenger? This Raw main card clash is sure to be a heated one! ## Here's what else is on tap for the final Raw before WrestleMania: ## WWE Raw (4/1) Updated## *The Rock and Roman Reigns appear ## *DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) & New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) vs. The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh ## *Ivy Nile and Maxxine Dupri vs Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae## *Bronson Reed vs. Sami Zayn## *First Hour Commercial Free## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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