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This week's RAW before WrestleMania 40 wasn't just a night of hype and excitement, it was a night that etched itself into WWE history. The electricity crackled in Brooklyn's Barclays Center as a record-breaking crowd roared their approval. ## This go-home episode of RAW boasted a historic sell-out, marking the 13th consecutive sold-out WWE television event. But that wasn't all. With a packed house exceeding 13,345 fans, RAW secured the largest domestic gate (total ticket sales) in the show's history.## The Rock, returning to Brooklyn, kicked off the night with a promo. He later revealed this RAW to be the biggest episode ever, a fitting feat for the legendary figure leading into WrestleMania's 40th iteration.## This achievement wasn't a surprise to some. Ariel Helwani, on MMA Hour, had hinted at a potential record-breaking gate in Brooklyn, and the passionate fans proved him right. ## WrestleTix confirmed the sell-out on their Patreon, highlighting the packed Barclays Center with not a single seat empty. Michael Cole even announced an impressive 15,546 fans in attendance, surpassing the previous record of 12,241 set by SmackDown in December 2023.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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AEW's Kenny Omega, currently sidelined from in-ring action, has sparked an interesting idea - a celebrity boxing match against WWE's Xavier Woods. ## Omega and Woods boast a long history together. Despite playful jabs and friendly competition that transcends wrestling promotions, they've maintained a strong real-life friendship.## During a recent Twitch stream, Omega fielded questions about a potential celebrity boxing venture. "Who knows though?" he mused, "Maybe in a Triller card, somewhere in the future, I'll be celebrity boxing someone." The conversation then turned to potential opponents, with fans suggesting Xavier Woods.## "The Cleaner" seemed intrigued by the idea. "Creed (Xavier Woods)," he said, "Actually you know what? Creed, I honestly — it would be a good match. I actually think that'd be a really good match… But in an actual shoot boxing match. I think it'd be a good fight. I think it really would be. That'd be actually really good."## Omega playfully emphasized that despite their on-screen rivalry, he wouldn't want to inflict any real harm. "I wouldn't wanna hit him though," he joked. "I hate him, I don't wanna hit him. I hate his guts but I don't wanna hit the guy... I don't think he wants to hit me either. I don't think it's like that. I don't think it's like that."## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WrestleMania 40 looms large, but one of the event's usual mainstays, Charlotte Flair, is sidelined with a knee injury.## The 14-time world champion tore her ACL in a December SmackDown match against Asuka. Initial estimates predicted a nine-month recovery, but Flair has shown remarkable progress.## A recent social media post by Flair reveals she's already begun sprinting again at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. This is impressive considering her surgery was less than four months ago.## While Flair remains absent from WWE TV unlike fellow injured star CM Punk, her dedication to recovery is evident. Punk even called her his "spirit animal" as they both battle back from injuries.## Flair's return timeline remains uncertain, but her accelerated progress keeps the possibility of a surprise WrestleMania appearance alive for her fans. ## 🏃‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/XkJwwCcOtj— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) April 1, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE fans excited for a potential Bo Dallas return got a nudge in the right direction with the premiere of the new Bray Wyatt documentary on Peacock. ## The documentary's closing moments featured a lantern, a voice saying "run," and a shadowy figure – a deliberate tease for Dallas's return according to Fightful Select.## While the exact timing and details of the return remain under wraps, the ending scene confirms it's definitely in the cards.## This news comes after Dallas's brief return in 2022 as Uncle Howdy, a character associated with Bray Wyatt. Following Wyatt's tragic passing, WWE opted to give Dallas time away to grieve.## Despite his absence from the ring, Dallas has stayed under contract with WWE. He's also been seen recently with his partner, fellow wrestler Liv Morgan, including at photos from Sonya Deville's wedding.## The WWE Universe will be watching closely with this tease, especially as Dallas's father, Mike Rotunda (one half of the legendary tag team The US Express), is set for WWE Hall of Fame induction alongside Barry Windham in just a few days.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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With WrestleMania 40 just around the corner, excitement is building for the main event matches. But it's not just the fans who have predictions - wrestlers are getting in on the action too. ## Current champion Rhea Ripley, also known as The Eradicator, recently weighed in on the massive tag team showdown between Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins and The Rock & Roman Reigns. ## In a video uploaded to WWE's YouTube channel, Ripley acknowledged her complicated history with both teams, having feuded with and teamed up with members of both The Bloodline and Rhodes & Rollins. ## "I've had beef with the Bloodline, I've had alliances with the Bloodline," Ripley said. "I've had beef with Cody and Seth. But I know how good each and every one of them are. And I feel like I'm gonna have to go with Cody and Seth."## Ripley's pick throws her support behind the team of Rhodes and Rollins, setting the stage for an even more anticipated match at WrestleMania 40. ## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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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, 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 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 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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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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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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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...