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During the latest episode of WWE SmackDown on April 21, Xavier Woods made a surprising move by challenging Gunther for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. ## This was a rare moment for Woods, who had mostly been involved in tag team competitions as a member of the New Day, and had limited opportunities for solo matches. Despite his valiant efforts, Woods was unable to defeat the formidable Gunther and lost the match. ## In a WWE Digital Exclusive interview following the bout, Woods expressed his uncertainty about his future in the WWE. He seemed to be at a loss about what to do next and what his next move should be. ## “This was my shot. I hadn’t had a shot at the Intercontinental Championship since I’d been here. I got here in 2010. It’s 2023. I had one shot at Gunther, I had one shot to become champion, and I failed, and I didn’t do it. I have no Kofi here, I have no [Big] E here. ## We’re all about the power of positivity, but it’s not always easy. I don’t know what to do next, besides move forward. What is moving forward? I have no idea. But shots like this for me, specifically guys like me, come once in a career apparently. So I don’t know if I’ll ever get a shot at that again. So yes, Gunther won. Yes, Gunther is the Intercontinental Champion. I am not. So we go to work," Woods said. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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The WWE Backlash event is shaping up to be a thrilling affair, as the card gains more matches. ## During the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, Zelina Vega approached Adam Pearce, requesting a WWE SmackDown Women's Title match against Rhea Ripley at Backlash. Pearce granted her request, and the highly-anticipated match was officially added to the event. Vega and Ripley have been fierce rivals, as members of the opposing factions LWO and Judgment Day. ## In addition, fans can look forward to a highly-anticipated showdown between Seth Rollins and Omos, as well as an intense triple threat match for the WWE United States Championship. Austin Theory, the current title holder, will defend his championship against Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed in what promises to be an electrifying match. ## Theory recently squared off against Lashley on Monday's episode of WWE Raw, but their match ended in a no contest when Reed interfered, setting up this highly-anticipated rematch. As the WWE Backlash card continues to take shape, fans can expect more thrilling matches and exciting showdowns as the WWE superstars battle it out for glory and gold. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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WWE fans are in for a thrilling showdown on the upcoming April 24 Raw as Rey Mysterio prepares to take on Damian Priest in a highly-anticipated rematch. The match was announced during Friday's episode of SmackDown, where Mysterio and his partner Santos Escobar suffered a defeat against Priest and Finn Balor of The Judgment Day. ## Following the intense tag team bout, Priest took the opportunity to call out Backlash host Bad Bunny, who he has a heated rivalry with. In their last encounter on Raw, Priest sent Bunny crashing through a table at ringside, leaving fans wondering what the music sensation has in store for the upcoming event. ## While Bunny's involvement at Backlash is yet to be confirmed, the Mysterio-Priest rematch promises to be a highlight of Monday's Raw. Their previous bout on March 27 ended in a controversial disqualification victory for Mysterio, and both competitors are eager to settle the score. ## Despite his recent losing streak, Mysterio remains one of WWE's most skilled and respected veterans, and fans are eager to see him reclaim his winning ways. With Priest on a hot streak and Bunny's potential involvement at Backlash, this upcoming match is sure to be an electrifying showdown that fans won't want to miss. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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The upcoming WWE Draft is highly anticipated and will commence on the April 28 episode of SmackDown, followed by the May 1st episode of Monday Night Raw. WWE has decided to delay the main roster debuts of NXT talent until the Draft, instead of immediately following WrestleMania 39, as previously done. ## According to Pwinsider Elite, there are several names that could be called up to the main roster during the Draft. One of them is Ilja Dragunov, a former WWE NXT UK Champion, who has been suggested to join the SmackDown brand. ## In addition, the report suggests that Pretty Deadly, Zoey Stark, and Cameron Grimes could also be called up. Pretty Deadly has had multiple NXT Tag Team Title reigns and is considered ready for the main roster. Grimes has been ready for some time, but has been waiting for WWE creative to develop an idea for him. ## Zoey Stark, on the other hand, has already been given opportunities on the main roster, including working on Main Event tapings and even live events. WWE has high hopes for her, and she could be another promising name to watch out for during the Draft. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.