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WWE is bringing back a historic event, The King & Queen of the Ring is scheduled to return on May 25th as its own Premium Live Event (PLE) in Saudi Arabia. ## This news comes from Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. It follows a previous announcement for the event's return in May 2023, which was later scrapped in favor of Night of Champions. ## The King of the Ring tournament hasn't been featured as a standalone PLE since 2002. However, WWE has held sporadic tournaments over the years, with Xavier Woods claiming the crown in 2021. That same year also saw the inaugural Queen's Crown Tournament, won by Zelina Vega. ## While official confirmation from WWE is pending, this exciting addition to the 2024 PLE calendar adds to the international flair with upcoming events planned for France, Scotland, and Germany. ## Stay tuned for further details as they become available. ##

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Roman Reigns' post-WrestleMania 40 victory celebration took a turn when he kicked a reporter out of the press conference. ## Following his win alongside The Rock in the main event, Reigns, known for demanding the audience's "acknowledgement," took offense to a reporter's boo. He demanded the reporter, a woman with glasses, be removed, threatening to leave himself if security didn't comply.## "I'm serious. The lady with the glasses, get her out. Get her out or I'm leaving! Use your feet. You're wasting our time lady," said Reigns. ## While Paul Heyman attempted to lighten the mood, the incident has gone viral, with the clip exceeding 1 million views. Whether staged or legitimate, the exchange has certainly generated buzz.## This adds another layer to Reigns' upcoming WrestleMania Sunday match. Already set to be historic as his ninth main event, a potential loss to challenger Cody Rhodes could mean a very different post-show media appearance, if any. ## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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This WrestleMania is historic for being the first held after the wrestling company merged with Endeavor, owner of rival MMA promotion UFC. The combined entity, TKO Group Holdings, now takes the reins. This marks a shift, as the McMahon family is no longer in control. ## This year's WrestleMania ushers in a new era with Triple H at the helm of creative. The WWE Universe applauds his strategic genius for crafting an impressive match card for both nights of the Grandest Stage of them All. ## At the WWE WrestleMania 40 Post-Show Press Conference, The Rock praised Triple H's influence over the company and stated that he has done a tremendous job as the chief creative officer. ## "I think the Triple H has done a tremendous job as our chief creative officer I think that's his title he has earned. He has a few and earned every single one of them, I like ushering in new things and new times and new eras and it feels like and our world here and professional wrestling. It is a new era that we're ushering in. ## I talked to Paul Lovak Triple H earlier as we were kicking off and kicking off the show tonight and without giving any detail on what we talked about, like it was a special night for him. This was the beginning of something and marking the beginning of something new for him under his creative. And I think from a company standpoint, this is an exciting time for the company for WWE. It's an exciting time for TKO. You felt the convergence towards the end of the year when the acquisition happened. ## You felt the convergence in the first quarter of the year, as I was fortunate enough to come back, and as we kind of traverse our way through what the storylines could look like. And so it's an exciting time, and I think we capped off day one of WrestleMania this Wrestlemania that we have stated was going to be the biggest of all time, which is really saying a lot obviously considering given the givens and how many great WrestleMania there has been in the past so I thought that we collectively as a company and as a team put out a really good show tonight. And the best part about putting on a great show tonight is you get to do it all over again tomorrow." ## If you use these quotes, please credit the original source and link back to Sacnilk with an h/t for the transcription. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Reigns and The Rock teamed up to beat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a wild main event at WrestleMania 40. There was a lot of bad blood between everyone involved, and things got heated early on. Both teams gave fans a preview of their upcoming one-on-one matches at WrestleMania 41.## The fight wasn't just in the ring. The Rock even threatened a ref to stop a possible count-out. Rollins fought hard despite a hurt knee, and Rhodes had a good strategy, but they still lost. It looked like Rhodes had it won after a big move on Reigns, but The Rock pulled the ref out of the ring just in time.## The ending was crazy with moves going back and forth. The Rock tried to hit Rhodes with his finishing move, but Rhodes stopped him. Reigns tried to spear Rhodes, but accidentally hit The Rock instead. Rhodes took advantage by putting The Rock through a table with another wrestler's move, and Reigns speared Rollins through the barricade at the same time.## In the end, The Rock hit Rhodes with two big moves to win the match. Because of this win, the main event of WrestleMania 41 will be a Bloodline Rules match, which means it will be extra bloody and violent. This adds even more hype to the already big championship match between Reigns and Rhodes.## During WrestleMania XL Saturday Press Conference, The Rock was asked about how he's feeling right now coming off of that main event. ## "I feel great. body feels great. I just had the time in my life. And I put in a lot of work. We had a hell of a training camp, which lasted probably about 10 to 12 weeks and I wanted to make sure that I was as prepared as I possibly could be. These guys who I've wrestled with tonight, I know they're the best in the world and on the planet and I wanted to make sure that I came in game ready and ring ready as best I can. As you guys know. ## It's impossible to simulate what happens in the ring. You can run your training camps. I had a ring set up and flown to Hawaii where we were at where I spend a lot of my time with my family where we live a ring in California too as well. There was a ring in Georgia to make sure that around every corner and everywhere that I went the first quarter of this year there was a ring flew in a lot of wrestlers who were really amazing and willing to work their asses off to just make sure that I was prepared. So we went out there I enjoyed every second of that. and I've been a lucky guy over the years to have participated in some pretty cool things that have been very gratifying. There's nothing like performing at WrestleMania in front of 1000s of 1000s of people. And there's nothing like performing with your fellow pro wrestlers. "## If you use these quotes, please credit the original source and link back to Sacnilk with an h/t for the transcription. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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This week's episode of AEW Dynamite promises a bombshell as unseen footage of the CM Punk/Jack Perry altercation from AEW All In will be aired. ## The Young Bucks will present and discuss the footage for the first time, according to reports from Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez. This comes after speculation that the announcement might be a bait-and-switch.## The altercation occurred in August 2023, right before the main card of All In at Wembley Stadium. It stemmed from a disagreement over a spot used during the pre-show, with Perry using real glass and taunting Punk.## Following an investigation, Punk was fired by AEW with cause. He would later return to WWE at Survivor Series last year.## This marks the first time the altercation footage will be made public. Just last week, CM Punk addressed the incident on The MMA Hour, claiming he acted responsibly and denying accusations of threatening Tony Khan.## In addition to the explosive footage reveal, Dynamite will feature a match between Samoa Joe and Dustin Rhodes in an AEW World Title eliminator bout, plus Anna Jay vs. Mariah May. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The Rock shed light on the motivations behind his return to WWE at the WrestleMania 40 press conference.## While initial plans for a Rock vs. Roman Reigns clash fell through, Ari Emanuel's acquisition of WWE proved to be a turning point. Discussions regarding a WrestleMania 39 return in Los Angeles didn't materialize, leading The Rock to prioritize a substantial role upon his return.## "Yes, there was. When Ari Emanuel called and said, 'I'm going to buy the company.' 'Okay, what does that strategy look like.' We discussed that. There was talks almost two years ago about me returning to WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles. We thought everything was going to dovetail nicely into that, great story. That didn't shake out in the way we had anticipated, and that's okay. I had said back then to the people we were negotiating with, 'Maybe it's time to put the pencils down and we'll revisit when it feels right.' Between putting the pencils down a year and a half, two years ago, regarding WrestleMania 39, the actuality of the selling of the company, that became impetus to look holistically at doing WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. ## A lot of things had to come together. The agreement, the deal, I'm not worried about that, especially when the negotiations are between myself, Ari Emanuel, and Nick Khan. I wasn't concerned about the agreement. My number one priority was, can I comeback and have real value this time around and not coming back for hot shots or one night. It's fun, it's fun for the fans, but I wanted something a lot more substantial, but something we could really build upon. These past two or three months, we've been laying ground work nicely and not only building for WrestleMania this weekend, but I think beyond that and the future," he said. ## He expressed satisfaction with the groundwork laid over the past few months, hinting at a future beyond WrestleMania. ## The Rock's return coincided with the WWE's sale to Endeavor, spearheaded by Emanuel. This deal seemingly paved the way for The Rock's full-time return, kicking off in January with his addition to the TKO Board of Directors. ## Transcript Via Fightful ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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CM Punk offered his thoughts on The Rock's return match at WrestleMania 40 during the ESPN post-show.## The Rock teamed with Roman Reigns to defeat Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes in the night one main event. This marked The Rock's first advertised match in eleven years.## Having faced The Rock himself twice in 2013, Punk acknowledged the scrutiny surrounding The Rock's return: "Everyone wanted to know what he was going to look like, how his wind was going to be."## However, Punk was impressed: "I thought he looked great... I thought he did well tonight. I thought he looked really good. He won the match, what really can I say?"## Punk's praise highlights The Rock's successful return to the ring after a lengthy absence. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The Rock's WWE future remains up in the air after his triumphant return at WrestleMania 40. Partnering with Roman Reigns, The Rock defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the night one main event. ## The Rock detailed his rigorous training regimen for the match, setting up rings in Hawaii, California, and Georgia to ensure constant preparation. When questioned about potential future matches, The Rock remained coy:## "There might be," he said. "I can't elaborate more on that, but there might be. We'll see."## This ambiguity follows a potential storyline tease during the match. After an inadvertent spear from Reigns, tension simmered between The Rock and The Tribal Chief.## Meanwhile, Triple H confirmed WrestleMania 40 shattered box office records. He emphasized a new era for WWE: "This is a launching point, this is the start. This is the beginning."## The Rock's comments, coupled with Triple H's emphasis on a new era, leave fans speculating about future Rock appearances and potential showdowns within the company.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Roman Reigns provided a health update at the WrestleMania 40 press conference, addressing comments made during the main event. ## Commentary mentioned Reigns "battling Leukemia as we speak." Reigns clarified, revealing he remains on oral chemotherapy medication, likely for life. ## Despite this, he reassured fans that he is still in remission. "It's a part of my personal battle," he said, "but it doesn't affect me." ## This isn't the first time Reigns has been public about his battle with leukemia. He was diagnosed in 2007 and again in 2018, stepping away from WWE for treatment both times. ## In other press conference news, Reigns discussed the impact of the pandemic era on WWE storytelling, and The Rock hinted at surprises for WrestleMania night two. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Brock Lesnar's future with WWE remains uncertain following sexual misconduct allegations against Vince McMahon.## A lawsuit filed in January accused McMahon of various offenses, with one unnamed party described as a former UFC Heavyweight Champion negotiating with WWE at the time. Though never explicitly named, reports point to Lesnar.## This reportedly led to Lesnar's removal from WWE plans, including the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 40. He was also scrubbed from video games and promotional materials.## However, Lesnar remains listed on the WWE roster. During a press conference, WWE COO Paul Levesque (Triple H) addressed Lesnar's status:## "We had a conversation about the Royal Rumble a while back. Right now, Brock's at home being Brock. We'll see where things go from here. He's not gone from WWE, just taking some time off."## Lesnar's future with the company hinges on the lawsuit's resolution and his desire to return. While currently absent, Triple H leaves the door open for "The Beast Incarnate" to make his comeback. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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At WrestleMania XL, United States Champion Logan Paul faces an immense challenge as he defends his title against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens in a Triple Threat Match. ## The match takes place on April 7, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It starts at 7 ET/4 PT and streams LIVE on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else. ## WWE WrestleMania 40 Results: Logan Paul vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens Full Match ## Logan gets attacked by Kevin and Randy despite not being involved. They pummel him around ringside - apron, steps, announce table.## Randy delivers a back drop driver on table, then another with Kevin. Back in ring, assault on Logan continues. He lands on feet after belly-to-back suplex attempt but Kevin shoves him into Randy, causing tension.## Orton and Owens hit a stereo Orton stomp on Logan. Randy and Kevin trade blows with Logan, then argue over who pins him.## Logan fights back with a Buckshot double lariat, strikes on Kevin and Randy. He splashes Orton in corner but Owens superkicks him.## Kevin cannonballs Logan and Randy, then attempts a Swanton bomb but Logan counters with a knee strike. Logan hits a Swanton bomb on Owens, then a splash on Randy for a near fall. ## Logan unleashes European uppercuts on Randy, who responds in kind. They trade blows with Logan gaining the upper hand. But Randy resorts to a cheap shot, a thumb to the eye, to regain control and sends Logan flying outside.## Owens whips Logan into the corner for a clothesline from Randy. Randy follows up with another clothesline. He dodges a clothesline from Kevin and slams him with a power slam. Randy attempts a hanging DDT on Kevin, but Logan punches him to stop it.## Logan prepares for a Buckshot Lariat, but hesitates. Capitalizing on the opening, Randy power slams Logan. He sets up a hanging DDT again, then decides to include Kevin for a stereo hanging DDT.## Orton writhes in frustration after the move. He throws punches and attempts an RKO on Logan, but Logan escapes. Owens disrupts with a superkick to both Orton and Logan. He nails Orton with a Codebreaker that also doubles as a back senton on Logan for a near fall.## Owens climbs the turnbuckle, but Orton punches him. They trade punches before Orton goes for a superplex. Logan dives under them, attempting a powerbomb on the pile, but Orton throws punches again. Owens headbutts Orton to the mat. ## Logan strikes back with a forearm as Kevin counters a superplex with a super power slam. Kevin follows up with a moonsault on Logan for a near fall. The action stays airborne as Orton attempts an RKO on Owens, but Kevin reverses with a roll-up. Orton avoids a pop-up powerbomb and counters with an RKO on Owens for another near fall. ## Logan lands a forearm. Kevin counters a superplex with a devastating super power slam on Owens. Kevin capitalizes with a moonsault on Logan for a near fall.## The chaos spills outside the ring. Owens rolls to the floor. Orton attempts an RKO on Owens but Kevin counters with a roll-up. Orton avoids a pop-up powerbomb and connects with an RKO on Owens for another near fall.## Logan resorts to underhanded tactics, wielding brass knuckles. He lunges at Orton, but Orton dodges and delivers a kick. Logan retaliates with a rake to the eyes and a punch with the brass knuckles on Orton for a near fall. He continues the assault on Owens with punches to the ribs and face using the illegal weapon.## Just as Logan attempts a move on Orton, Orton counters with a swift RKO. ## Orton recovers from the RKO and surrenders the brass knuckles to the referee. He prepares for his signature running kick, but Logan gets pulled out of the ring by a mysterious figure in a Prime Bottle suit. The figure shoves Orton, who retaliates with a kick. The announce table is cleared for action.## Orton places the figure on the announce table and delivers a devastating RKO. Back in the ring, Logan rams Orton into the ring post before rolling him back inside. Logan attempts a frog splash from the top turnbuckle but misses. He recovers and rolls through.## Kevin capitalizes with a pop-up powerbomb on Logan followed by a Stunner on Orton for a near fall. He attempts another powerbomb on Orton, but Orton counters with a swift RKO. The fight spills outside as Logan throws Randy into the ringside barrier.## Logan attempts another high-risk maneuver, a frog splash this time, and connects for the three count. ## WWE WrestleMania 40 Results: Logan Paul vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens Match Winner## WINNER: Logan Paul ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Bayley is hellbent on seizing the WWE Women’s Champion when she goes to war against her former ally IYO SKY at WrestleMania. ## Iyo Sky vs. Bayley takes place on April 6 and 7, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The match starts at 7 ET/4 PT and streams LIVE on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. ## WWE WrestleMania 40: IYO SKY vs. Bayley Full Match & Winner ## Bell rings. Lockup. Bayley slams Iyo to the mat. Iyo escapes to the floor. Iyo stomps Bayley's foot, sending her outside the ring. Iyo punches Bayley then throws her into the apron. Iyo dives off the ropes, but Bayley blasts her with a forearm. Bayley delivers a cutter into the ropes, then dives over the top rope onto Iyo. Back in the ring, Bayley almost pins Iyo. Bayley baseball slides Iyo outside the ring. Iyo dodges a dropkick through the corner and slams Bayley's leg into the ring post. Iyo wrenches in a knee bar with Bayley hanging from the apron. Iyo slams Bayley's leg into the mat. ## Iyo charges at Bayley but runs into a boot. Undeterred, Iyo blocks another kick and executes a dragon screw on Bayley in the corner. Iyo throws kicks at Bayley before a quick victory roll and a double stomp for a near fall. Bayley retaliates by yanking Iyo off the apron. Iyo responds with a punch but gets launched over the ringside barrier. Iyo fires back with a forearm as she leaps off the barrier, but Bayley catches her with a spinebuster on the floor. Back in the ring, Bayley gets a near fall after a kick and forearm flurry. The referee forces Bayley away from the corner. Bayley hoists Iyo up and slams her for another near fall. ## Bayley ascends to the top turnbuckle. Iyo strikes with a Shotei but gets entangled in the ropes. The impact sends Bayley crashing to the floor. Iyo soars through the air with a moonsault. ## Iyo connects with a springboard dropkick, nearly pinning Bayley. They grapple in a waist lock, trading reversals. Iyo counters a belly-to-back suplex attempt, landing on her feet. Bayley responds with a sunset flip powerbomb that drives Iyo into the turnbuckles for another near fall. The fight spills outside the ring where Iyo applies a waist lock and delivers a German suplex off the apron. Iyo rolls through and hits a second German suplex for another near fall. ## Iyo attempts a moonsault but Bayley raises her boots, further injuring her leg. Bayley scales the turnbuckles for an elbow drop but misses. Iyo capitalizes with a crossface. Bayley fights out with a rollup for a near fall. She connects with a corkscrew back elbow to Iyo's back. Iyo counters and reapplies the crossface. Bayley desperately crawls towards the ropes but Iyo drags her back and transitions to the STF submission. Bayley powers out with elbows and delivers a belly-to-belly suplex for another near fall.## The fight takes an emotional turn as Iyo blocks the Rose Plant and claims they were once friends. Iyo throws a punch followed by a laugh, but Bayley retaliates with a slap, denying the friendship. They trade slaps before Bayley unleashes a flurry of forearms. Iyo counters with a rollup for a near fall before executing a butterfly backbreaker. Iyo soars through the air with a moonsault, but Bayley kicks out. Iyo remains relentless, launching herself off the top turnbuckles with another moonsault. Bayley narrowly avoids it.## Bayley finally connects with the Rose Plant, but Iyo displays incredible resilience with a handspring to escape. Bayley responds with a clothesline and a belly-to-back suplex. Seizing the opportunity, Bayley ascends to the top turnbuckles and this time connects with a devastating elbow drop. With renewed momentum, Bayley executes the Rose Plant for a three count, claiming victory in this brutal war at WrestleMania. ## WWE WrestleMania 40: IYO SKY vs. Bayley Match Winner ## WINNER: Bayley ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...