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The LWO gained a new member and a WrestleMania match on this week's SmackDown. ## In a chaotic segment, Rey Mysterio challenged Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio to a tag team match at WrestleMania, revealing his mystery partner as Dragon Lee. Lee's arrival officially makes him the newest member of the LWO. ## Tensions flared as the segment ended in a brawl between LWO and Legado del Fantasma, triggered by Zelina Vega and Elektra Lopez clashing. ## Elsewhere on SmackDown, the quest for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania heated up. A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller) secured their spot in the six-pack ladder match after The Street Profits were distracted by a backstage attack on Bobby Lashley and B-Fab by Karrion Kross and Scarlett.## In another qualifying match, Imperium's Berto and Angel fell short against New Catch Republic. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Jade Cargill officially joined the WWE SmackDown roster on Friday night, putting pen to paper on a contract with General Manager Nick Aldis. Cargill's arrival was nothing short of spectacular, complete with impressive visuals and a snowy entrance ramp.## After signing the contract, Cargill addressed the crowd at Mohegan Sun Arena, promising a "weather update" before declaring, "The storm has arrived!" This cryptic message has fans buzzing about Cargill's potential impact on the women's division.## Meanwhile, the quest for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 40 continues to heat up. The Street Profits faced off against A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) in a crucial qualifying match. However, Karrion Kross and Scarlett's backstage attack on Bobby Lashley and B-Fab created a distraction, allowing Theory and Waller to secure the victory.## On the other side of the bracket, another qualifying match will see Imperium's Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel (now going by Berto and Angel) take on New Catch Republic's Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne. The winner will secure the final spot in the six-pack ladder match at WrestleMania. ## ⚡️⚡️⚡️ "THE STORM HAS ARRIVED." ⚡️⚡️⚡️Welcome to #SmackDown @Jade_Cargill. pic.twitter.com/97PddFZeDu— WWE (@WWE) March 30, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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With WrestleMania 40 just a week away, the match card is nearing completion. While 10 matches have already been announced, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter sheds light on what's next. ## According to the report, three more bouts are planned, bringing the total to 13. This would allow for a balanced schedule with seven matches on one night and six on the other. Additionally, each match would reportedly have enough time to shine. ## Here's the twist: all three new matches are expected to hail from SmackDown. Notably, one will feature the members of Damage CTRL, Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky. However, fans anticipating a Women's Tag Team Championship defense will be disappointed, as the titles won't be on the line.## This hints at a potential internal conflict within Damage CTRL or perhaps a grudge match against another SmackDown faction. The exact details remain under wraps, but one thing's for sure: WrestleMania 40 promises some surprising SmackDown showdowns. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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This week's WWE Raw featured a bloody attack on Cody Rhodes by The Rock, but fans shouldn't expect to see a return to bladed wrestlers every week. ## The parking lot attack, which you can see below, included The Rock telling Rhodes "tonight, I'm going to make you bleed" earlier in the show. However, the use of blood in this instance seems to be an exception rather than the rule. ## Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer addressed the return of blood, noting that with Vince McMahon no longer at the helm, "blood is no longer a regular feature" on WWE programming. Meltzer also clarified that there are no plans for WWE to adopt a more liberal approach to blood, similar to their competitor AEW. ## However, it seems The Rock holds a special place. Meltzer compared The Rock's influence to Brock Lesnar's under the McMahon administration, stating, "But if Johnson wants it in his angle, he's like Lesnar...and he's going to be able to do what he wants in his angles and matches."## This unique position likely stems from The Rock's recent business ventures with WWE. In January, he joined the TKO Board of Directors and acquired ownership of trademarks related to his wrestling persona. Additionally, he cemented his villainous turn at the WrestleMania 40 kickoff event, aligning himself with Roman Reigns. ## The Rock and Reigns are set to team up against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 on April 6th. Following this tag match, Rhodes will challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on Night 2. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The company announced a brand new show, WWE Speed, which will debut on the social media platform X starting April 3rd. The show's centerpiece will be a tournament to crown the first-ever WWE Speed Champion. ## These matches will be unique in professional wrestling, with a strict three-minute time limit. Tapings for WWE Speed have already begun, with matches filmed before episodes of Raw and SmackDown. This suggests that the X show might not feature exclusively live matches. ## However, reports indicate that encounters like Odyssey Jones vs. Cedric Alexander and Tyler Bate vs. Angel Garza have already been captured for the program. This innovative format could also serve as a launchpad for Superstars who haven't received regular spots on Raw or SmackDown. ## Let's check out the 3 potential winners from WWE’s roster. ## #1. Cedric Alexander ## Cedric Alexander, once a forgotten name in WWE, is making a comeback. Unlike his fellow wrestlers who participated in the initial "Speed" tapings, Alexander recently returned for more in February and again last week on March 22nd. This focus on Alexander suggests WWE sees him as a key player for the high-octane show. It's no surprise why. His one drawback, besides a stint with The Hurt Business, has been a lack of clear direction. "Speed" and potentially becoming the show's inaugural champion could be the turning point Alexander deserves. ## #2. Odyssey Jones ## Odyssey Jones, a name that once echoed with promise in NXT, has become somewhat of an enigma within WWE. Drafted to Raw last spring, Jones has yet to make a single televised appearance, leaving fans and analysts alike wondering about his future.## This is a stark contrast to his fellow draftee, Cameron Grimes, who has already made waves on the main roster. Jones, on the other hand, remains unseen, even within the halls of his former stomping ground, NXT.## However, there's a faint glimmer of hope. Reports suggest Jones has been competing on the house show circuit and even participated in tapings for the brand new NXT Speed show. This hints that WWE might not have forgotten about the colossal Superstar altogether. ## #3. Tyler Bate ## Bate is best known for his accomplishments in NXT UK, where he is the inaugural and the final WWE United Kingdom Champion. He is also the only NXT UK Triple Crown Champion, having held the NXT UK Championship, the NXT UK Tag Team Championship, and the NXT UK Heritage Cup. Bate is also the youngest ever superstar to hold a singles title in WWE when he won the WWE United Kingdom Championship at only 19 years old. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Martha Hart, the wife of the late wrestler Owen Hart, recently spoke with NewsNation's Ashleigh Banfield regarding the sexual trafficking allegations levied against former WWE executive Vince McMahon. ## While hesitant to address the topic, Hart felt compelled due to its seriousness. She expressed no surprise at the lawsuit, referencing WWE's history of legal entanglements and negative press.## "No, I was not surprised when I heard there was yet another lawsuit (against Vince McMahon & WWE)." ## Having read the lawsuit's details, Hart characterized the alleged acts as "beyond the pale" and "incomprehensible." She emphasized the vulnerability of the alleged victim, Janel Grant, highlighting her unemployment, recent parental loss, and financial struggles. ## Drawing on her experience battling the McMahons in court, Hart described it as a "David and Goliath" situation. She believes the company prioritizes self-preservation at all costs, employing vast resources to delay cases and obfuscate the truth. ## "Wealthy people," Hart suggests, "can feel their wealth has no bounds and so then they have no boundaries themselves." She closed by offering words of encouragement to Grant, urging her to "stay the course" and remain resolute in her pursuit of justice. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE NXT's Roxanne Perez has made her desire to join the main roster known, specifically targeting Monday Night Raw. ## During a recent interview on WWE – Die Woche, Perez revealed her childhood dream of performing on Raw. When prompted by the interviewer, who works on Raw's German commentary, she jokingly confirmed Raw as her destination, adding with a laugh, "I'll be there. Give me a few."## This isn't the first time Perez has dipped her toes into the main roster waters. She participated in the 2023 Royal Rumble and has competed on house shows.## The 20-year-old wrestler has already achieved significant success in NXT. She's a former NXT Women's Champion and NXT Women's Tag Team Champion (alongside Cora Jade). Her next challenge comes at NXT Stand & Deliver on April 6th, where she'll face NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria.## Perez's potential move to Raw follows rumors of NXT stars Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams being called up to the main roster. The upcoming NXT Stand & Deliver event, coinciding with WrestleMania 40 weekend, could be a launching pad for these NXT stars.## The WWE Draft's return in 2023 facilitated movement between NXT and the main roster brands (Raw and SmackDown). This could be another avenue for Perez's eventual arrival on Raw. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Roman Reigns, the undisputed WWE Champion and current megastar, has a surprising blemish on his otherwise triumphant career path - the 2015 Royal Rumble. This event, which should have been a defining moment, became a night Reigns would rather erase from his memory. ## Back then, a rising star known as "The Big Dog," Reigns secured a WrestleMania main event spot by winning the Royal Rumble. However, the Philadelphia crowd had other plans. Despite being a babyface (good guy) character, Reigns was met with a thunderous chorus of boos. Even The Rock's celebratory presence couldn't quell the negativity. ## This hostile reception left a lasting scar. In his upcoming A&E Biography, Reigns describes the night as a dream turned sour. The cheers he envisioned were replaced with jeers, a metaphorical "worst soundtrack" ruining his celebratory moment. He even goes as far as saying he tries to forget the entire Royal Rumble, with the sole consolation being a potential redemption arc at WrestleMania 40. ## “I was booed, historically. You think about these moments. You dream about them, and the moment that it actually happens, it’s like they’re playing the worst soundtrack of all time over your moment, ruining your party. That’s how the Rumble in Philly felt.## “I try to forget Philly. I try to forget the Royal Rumble. There’s only one positive, and that’s the fact that it’s going to be able to tie all the way back around at WrestleMania 40.” ## This year's WrestleMania, held in Philadelphia, presents a fascinating opportunity for Reigns. Expected to headline both nights, he'll face a double dose of the very crowd that rejected him in 2015. ## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns' dominance could have been a distant dream for fans. In a recent interview with Uproxx, Paul Heyman, Reigns' special counsel, revealed that the champion contemplated retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. ## Reigns, immunocompromised due to his past battle with leukemia, opted to step away from the ring in early 2020. This decision, as Heyman explained, solidified into a belief that he was done with wrestling altogether. ## "He considered himself retired. He wasn't coming back," Heyman stated. ## This revelation adds a surprising layer to Reigns' current reign, which began with his SummerSlam 2020 return and subsequent championship victory. Heyman himself, then Executive Director of Raw, witnessed the desire for Reigns' return within WWE. ## "Every week I heard all the SmackDown writers and producers and personnel saying, 'God, I just wish Roman would come back,'" Heyman recalled. "And I would ask, has anybody talked to him? Yeah, he says he's retired. He's not coming back. No way..." ## Reigns' comeback, according to Heyman, is nothing short of a "miracle." Since then, he's established himself as a dominant champion, spearheaded the Bloodline storyline, and shattered championship reign records. ## Roman Reigns is now all set to pull off a double duty at WrestleMania. On Saturday, he'll team with The Rock against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Then, on Sunday, he'll defend his title against Cody in a singles match. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Former WWE chairman Vince McMahon has continued his divestiture of TKO stock, netting an estimated $100 million in the process. This news comes via a recent SEC filing by TKO Group. ## McMahon's latest sale involved 3,484,006 shares, following an earlier transaction in March where he sold 5,350,000 shares. These sales combined total over $500 million. ## The filings reveal McMahon had a pre-arranged agreement with an unnamed bank, obligating him to deliver the shares to settle the contract. The agreement was finalized in parts between March 5th and 25th, 2024. ## Despite the substantial sales, McMahon retains ownership of approximately 11.5 million TKO shares. While this indicates some remaining interest in the company, it's significantly less than the amount needed to exert major control. This effectively eliminates the possibility of another WWE-style takeover by McMahon after his previous retirement. ## The reasons behind McMahon's stock selloff remain unclear. However, TKO Group stock has seen a recent surge, with many attributing the rise to a potential upcoming deal with Netflix. ## This news comes amidst ongoing efforts by WWE to distance itself from McMahon following sexual misconduct allegations. Whether WWE will continue to avoid mentioning him on television remains to be seen. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE Superstar Becky Lynch revealed during a recent interview on "The MMA Hour" with Ariel Helwani that she seriously considered joining TNA Wrestling early in her career.## Lynch, promoting her new memoir "Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl," stated that TNA's treatment of their women's division, known as the Knockouts, was a major factor in her initial interest.## TNA Wrestling took notice, sharing a clip of Lynch's comments on social media, highlighting her praise for the Knockouts. This exchange underscores the ongoing discussion about opportunities for female wrestlers across major promotions.## Meanwhile, Helwani isn't done with big WWE interviews. He announced that CM Punk will be his guest on "The MMA Hour" next Monday, April 1st. Helwani emphasized there will be "no restrictions" on the topics discussed, making it Punk's most revealing interview since joining WWE and leaving AEW.## "My goal was maybe I can get into TNA because the way that they were treating women there was so much better." @BeckyLynchWWE spoke to @arielhelwani on a recent edition of The MMA Hour. pic.twitter.com/FfDvnZOQRq— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2024 ## Lynch, looking to regain gold, will challenge Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship at WrestleMania 40 next weekend. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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This Friday Night on SmackDown, excitement is brewing as several high-stakes matches and a much-anticipated debut rock the blue brand. ## The WWE Universe has been buzzing for weeks, and the wait is finally over. Jade Cargill, the former powerhouse of another promotion, is set to make her official SmackDown debut. ## The Street Profit will clash with the up-and-coming duo of A-Town Down Under. In another match, The New Catch Republic will lock horns with Legado del Fantasma. ## SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair squares off against the tenacious Dakota Kai. The rivalry between Kevin Owens and Randy Orton is far from over. The two outspoken veterans will join forces to take down the arrogant and flamboyant Pretty Deadly. ## Below check out the current match card: ## Jade Cargill is set to make her first appearance as a SmackDown Superstar ## Jade Cargill is set to make her debut on the blue brand. Cargill, already a trending topic and a guaranteed highlight, will finally grace the SmackDown stage. She left a lasting impression on the WWE Universe with her performance in the 2024 Royal Rumble, eliminating seasoned veterans like Nia Jax and Becky Lynch. ## Now, Cargill prepares to claim her rightful place on SmackDown. ## The Street Profits vs. A-Town Down Under in the Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania ## This Friday on SmackDown The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) collide with the arrogant duo of Austin Theory & Grayson Waller. The stakes are sky high, as the winner will secure a spot in the chaotic Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania. ## Bianca Belair vs Dakota Kai ## Bianca Belair looks to even the score this Friday night on SmackDown after Dakota Kai and Damage CTRL left her reeling with a beatdown. ## The New Catch Republic vs. Legado del Fantasma in the Six-Pack Ladder Title Match at WrestleMania## Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate battle Angel & Humberto in a SmackDown Tag Team Match for a WrestleMania Title Shot. ## Kevin Owens and Randy Orton vs Pretty Deadly ## Randy Orton and Kevin Owens join forces against Elton Prince & Kit Wilson on SmackDown! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...