BY SACNILK

Las Vegas, 20 October - Here are the top three essential occurrences that I believe should take place on the upcoming SmackDown episode, airing live from AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX on October 20, 2023. ## As of writing, the card consists of only three scheduled segments. First, in my opinion, SKY should defend her WWE Women's Title against The Queen. Additionally, Logan Paul's presence on this Friday's SmackDown is anticipated as he prepares to engage with Rey Mysterio. Lastly, Santos Escobar is set to face Montez Ford in a singles match. ## #1. New Matches To Shape Up For WWE Crown Jewel ## According to a report from BWE, fans can expect several more matches to be announced during this week's SmackDown episode. The featured superstars for this week's show include John Cena, Logan Paul, LA Knight, WWE United States Champion Rey Mysterio, Grayson Waller, and Charlotte Flair. ## One of the marquee matchups likely to be announced is a contest between Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul for the United States Title. Additionally, there's speculation that John Cena and LA Knight might challenge each other for a match at the upcoming event. ## #2. Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio To Be Made Official For Crown Jewel ## This week's SmackDown will feature Logan Paul's confrontation with Rey Mysterio, the reigning United States Champion. On Saturday night, Paul secured a victory in a boxing match against MMA fighter Dillon Danis in London. However, following his win, Paul took the opportunity to issue a challenge to Rey Mysterio for the United States Title. ## In the aftermath of his boxing match, Paul publicly confirmed his appearance on this upcoming Friday's SmackDown, where he will engage with the United States Champion. ## #3. Bianca Belair Returns During Charlotte Flair vs. IYO SKY Match ## Bianca Belair has been absent from in-ring competition for several months. Her most recent stint as the Raw Women's Champion concluded in a rather amusing fashion at SummerSlam. There, she initially reclaimed the title by defeating Asuka and Charlotte Flair. However, her championship reign was abruptly terminated when Iyo Sky cashed in her Money in the Bank contract, seizing the title from Belair. ## After that event, WWE creatively wrote Belair out of their television programming. The precise reason for her absence remains unknown, but it is widely anticipated that her comeback is on the horizon. ## According to PWInsider, it appears that Belair will make her return to WWE during this Friday's episode of SmackDown. This development aligns with the plan for her to participate in a match at the upcoming Crown Jewel event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on October 20, 2023, live from AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE SmackDown starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Saturday mornings. ## WWE SmackDown Time In Australia: It airs live on at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE SmackDown Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE SmackDown Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Saturday at 02:00 am CAT ## SmackDown Time In Italy: In Italy, SmackDown airs on DMAX at 2:00 pm with the international version of one-hour shows airing on Cielo in Italian ## SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am. While SmackDown airs live on Fox Sports in Mexico and across Central and South America since 2014. ## WWE Friday Night SmackDown, October 20, 2023 Play-By-Play Results ## Last week, John Cena introduced LA Knight as a potential challenger for Roman Reigns.## Paul Heyman steps into the ring, acknowledging the high stakes within the Bloodline this week. He discusses Jimmy's recent actions on Raw, which led to Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes losing their Tag Team titles. Heyman then announces Roman Reigns' upcoming match against LA Knight at Crown Jewel.## Heyman humorously mentions the differences between himself and the Texas crowd, highlighting his superior fashion and financial success. He shares his admiration for LA Knight and urges the audience not to chant "YEAH." He emphasizes the importance of watching Crown Jewel, predicting Roman Reigns' dominance. ## LA Knight's music hits, and he grabs the microphone from Heyman. Knight wants to address Roman directly and questions his absence. He challenges Roman to step up and speculates about the meaning behind Roman's previous actions. Knight is determined to conquer Roman and take the championship, emphasizing his swift rise to the top. He announces a contract signing next week, asking Paul to convey the message that the ring belongs to LA Knight if Roman doesn't appear. ## In the locker room, Bobby and Angelo are motivating Montez. ## Santos Escobar (with Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro) vs. Montez Ford (with Angelo Dawkins and Bobby Lashley) ## They lock up in the corner, and Escobar shoves Ford. Ford counters with kicks and punches. He lands a back elbow and applies a front face lock.## Ford delivers a corner splash, and Santos escapes a dropkick. Ford counters with a kick and a splash for a near fall.## After a commercial break, Ford uses an armbar and an Irish whip. Santos lands a super kick and a cross body for a near fall. ## Santos attempts the Phantom Driver, but Ford escapes. Wilde and Cruz interfere, leading to Ford rolling up Santos for the win. ## WINNER: Montez Ford ## After the match, Ford and Dawkins attack Santos, and Carlito comes to the ring.## In the backstage segment, Iyo prepares for her match with "The Bayley Bunch."## Rey and Zelina check on Cruz and LWO. Rey plans to handle Logan Paul's challenge on his own.## Pretty Deadly's return is reviewed. They celebrate in the Flex-I Nail Salon but are ambushed by Butch and Ridge.## In another scene, Jimmy discusses his actions on Raw with Paul, but Cena interrupts.## Cena confronts Solo Sikoa and Jimmy, but Jey Uso intervenes, and Cena leaves them in the ring.## Logan Paul arrives in the garage. ## Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn express their frustration, claiming what they're dealing with rightfully belongs to them.## A recap of the Raw main event is shown.## In Nick's office, Jey Uso is fined $10,000 for his actions, and Adam suggests the same for Jimmy. Both are then ordered to leave the building.## Logan Paul enters the ring, discussing his recent fight in England and his engagement. He shifts his focus to the United States Championship held by Rey Mysterio. Logan boldly declares himself a WWE Superstar and challenges Rey.## Rey Mysterio accepts the challenge, promising not to hesitate in whooping Logan. They shake hands in the ring.## In the backstage area, Charlotte Flair prepares for her match against Iyo. ## Grayson Waller and Austin Theory vs. Cameron Grimes and Dragon Lee ## Theory and Lee kick things off with Theory using a side headlock and a shoulder tackle. Lee responds with a head scissors takedown. Waller tags in, and Lee dropkicks Theory into Waller's boot. Grimes tags in and executes a reverse atomic drop on Waller. Lee follows with a back heel kick, and they both kick Waller out of the ring. Grimes seizes the chance to kick Theory, and Lee sends Waller into the ring post. ## After the break, Waller delivers a European uppercut to Lee. Theory re-enters the match but is met with a kick from Lee and a tornado DDT. Grimes tags in, hitting Theory with a crossbody and a running forearm. Grimes focuses on Waller, landing kicks and a German suplex on Theory. Lee kicks Waller out of the ring. ## Lee leaps over the ringside barrier onto Waller. In the ring, Grimes attempts a rollup on Theory, but Waller interferes with a slingshot rolling flatliner. Theory then secures the win with A Town Down. ## WINNER: Austin Theory and Grayson Waller ## Recapping Triple H's announcement of the new General Manager last week. ## After a commercial break, Cathy Kelley interviews Kevin Owens, who discusses his separation from Sami, his eagerness to face both new and familiar opponents, including the Bloodline, Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, and the Brawling Brutes. Kevin playfully offers to settle scores for others, emphasizing that Smackdown is now "The KO Show." ## Next week, Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar will face The Street Profits, and a contract signing for the Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight match at Crown Jewel is scheduled. Smackdown will air on FS1 next week. ## Women's Championship: Charlotte Flair vs. Iyo Sky (with Bayley and Dakota Kai) ## Charlotte and Iyo lock up, then Iyo escapes to the outside.## Flair employs a figure-four head scissors after the break, rolling Iyo around the ring. Iyo counters with a jawbreaker and a chop. Flair's Flair flip sets up a kick to Iyo, but Bayley interferes. Iyo capitalizes, kicking Flair off the apron and delivering a suicide crossbody. Iyo sends Flair back into the ring, hitting a springboard dropkick for a near victory. A rear chinlock is applied by Iyo, and she pulls Flair down by her hair. Flair responds with a belly-to-back suplex but runs into an elbow in the corner. Iyo targets Flair's leg and tries a monkey flip, but Flair counters, placing Iyo on the ropes. Iyo uses a body scissors, sending Flair over the top rope to the floor. Flair blocks a head scissors off the apron and drops Iyo face-first onto the apron.## After a subsequent break, Flair attempts a superplex, but Iyo counters with a punch and a sunset flip powerbomb for a near fall. Iyo follows up with a running double knee strike. She transitions into a crossface from a satellite head scissors, but Flair counters with a wheelbarrow suplex, leaving both down. Flair delivers chops, and Iyo counters with a crossbody. Flair catches Iyo and executes a fallaway slam. She follows with an exploder, but Iyo gets her boots up when Flair attempts a crossbody. Iyo climbs the turnbuckles for a super fallaway slam but only secures a near fall.## Iyo tries a springboard dropkick, but Flair blocks it and applies the Boston Crab. Iyo aims for the ropes, and they exchange rollup attempts for near falls. Iyo delivers a Shotei, and Flair counters with a forearm. Her knee gives out, but Iyo's subsequent dropkick in the corner is met with an upturned foot from Flair. Flair charges with a spear, and Bayley intervenes by placing Iyo's foot on the rope to break the pin. A forearm from Charlotte sends Bayley over the announce table. The referee initiates the count, and Charlotte returns to the ring. A distraction from Dakota Kai leads to Flair inadvertently colliding with the title belt in Iyo's hands. Iyo capitalizes on the situation, securing the three-count victory. ## WINNER: Iyo Sky ## After the match, Bayley and Iyo attack Flair, but when Bianca Belair's music plays, they stop. Bianca kicks Bayley and gives her a spinebuster. She attempts KOD on Iyo, but Bayley intervenes. Bianca finishes with KOD on Bayley, then helps Flair to her feet. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New York, 19 October - The October 10, 2023, clash between WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite will be remembered as one of the most significant days in the wrestling industry. It was an extraordinary evening that showcased the best of both WWE and NXT.## WWE NXT boasted a star-studded lineup featuring some of the company's biggest names, such as John Cena, The Undertaker, Cody Rhodes, Paul Heyman, and Asuka. Notably, main roster stars like LA Knight, Shotzi, and even Jade Cargill made surprise appearances in addition to the already advertised stars.## On the other hand, AEW had Adam Copeland as the central focus of the show, but it couldn't compete with the legendary appearances on NXT. In the ratings battle, NXT emerged as the clear winner, drawing a substantial viewership. AEW Dynamite garnered 609,000 total viewers with a 0.26 rating in the 18-49 demographic, while WWE NXT attracted 921,000 viewers with a 0.30 rating in the 18-49 demographic.## It's worth noting that Tony Khan was particularly active on social media to build anticipation for the show, but there was another individual working behind the scenes. Now, he has come forward to take a shot at WWE. ## Speaking to ‘The Messenger’, Chris Jericho warned ‘WWE shouldn’t get too far up your own a***’ about beating AEW in the ratings: ## “You know, you can only bring in Cena and Undertaker and Cody and everybody else so much because nobody wants to work on their secondary show all the time. And it was a fun little, 'Hey, F-you AEW.' I didn’t even really worry about it." ## Jericho also argued that "it was just an opportunity to stick it to us with stunt casting," and revealed he tried convincing Tony Khan to go ‘tit-for-tat’ with some AEW-affiliated celebrities: ## “I told Tony, 'Well, if you want to fire back, bring in Shaq and Snoop Dogg and those types of guys, Mike Tyson’ but Tony didn't do that. We relied on our show and our guys and our girls, and that's the way it's always been for us." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New York, 19 October - The 2023 PWI Women's 250 list has positioned WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley at the #1 spot. ## Rhea Ripley has had an exceptional year in 2023, recently surpassing 200 days as the WWE Women's World Champion and adding another significant accolade to her list of achievements. ## Announced by the magazine on a Wednesday, Rhea Ripley, the WWE Women’s World Champion, has secured the top position in the 2023 PWI Women’s 250 list. It's worth noting that in the previous year, Ripley held the 42nd rank, making her remarkable rise to the top all the more impressive. ## While currently engaged in a storyline related to Judgement Day, she has not been prominently featured on television with her championship title. Nevertheless, it's expected that once she concludes her present storyline, WWE will shift its focus towards Rhea Ripley. ## With that said, Rhea Ripley is scheduled to defend her Women's World Championship in a Fatal Five-Way match against Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, and Raquel Rodriguez. ## Check out the top wrestlers below; ## 1. Rhea Ripley ## 2. Giulia## 3. Bianca Belair## 4. Jamie Hayter## 5. Tam Nakano## 6. Athena## 7. Deonna Purrazzo## 8. Willow Nightingale## 9. Kamille## 10. Jordynne Grace## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New York, 19 October - WWE has expanded the configuration of Survivor Series at the Allstate Arena. According to WrestleTix, the new setup now accommodates a total of 15,342 seats, adding 2,784 more than the previous arrangement. ## Sections 105, 108, 205, and 208 have been incorporated, leading to an altered stage setup. This change also applies to the Smackdown event scheduled at this venue the day before. ## The official platinum seats, which include the front 4 rows in each of the new sections, are priced at $300 and $175. The majority of the other seats are available at a cost of $40. ## Tickets for the event became available for purchase on July 21, and they sold out a few months later on October 15. The event is expected to be quite significant, as it includes the highly anticipated WarGames match in the lineup. ## The 2023 Survivor Series is all set to occur on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. This marks the third time the Survivor Series will be hosted at this arena, following the 1989 and 2019 events. ## WWE expanded the setup/configuration for Survivor Series at Allstate Arena.The new setup accommodates a total of 15,342 seats, adding 2,784 to the previous configuration.Sections 105, 108, 205, and 208 have been added, resulting in what should be a different stage setup. This… pic.twitter.com/Oz1pSwGbnx— WrestleTix (@WrestleTix) October 19, 2023 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New York, 19 October - WWE is in the midst of preparations for the upcoming Crown Jewel premium live event scheduled for November 4, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ## The confirmed matches for the event so far are the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, facing off against Drew McIntyre. On the women's side, WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley will be defending her title in a multi-woman match against Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, and Raquel Rodriguez. ## According to a report from BWE, fans can expect several more matches to be announced during this week's SmackDown episode. The featured superstars for this week's show include John Cena, Logan Paul, LA Knight, WWE United States Champion Rey Mysterio, Grayson Waller, and Charlotte Flair. ## One of the marquee matchups likely to be announced is a contest between Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul for the United States Title. Additionally, there's speculation that John Cena and LA Knight might challenge each other for a match at the upcoming event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Boston, 19 October - It's truly surreal to witness Jade Cargill's presence in WWE, where she's being elevated to the status of a top-tier star within the company. Cargill previously plied her trade in AEW, where she made history as the inaugural AEW TBS Champion. ## Without a doubt, Cargill enjoyed a remarkable stint in AEW, cementing her status as one of the premier talents in the women's division. However, her current trajectory in WWE is generating substantial excitement among fans, and her storyline is shrouded in anticipation. ## On September 26, Cargill officially inked her deal with WWE and has since made appearances on all of WWE's brands, including Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. Although her in-ring action has been limited thus far, she has engaged in confrontations with prominent main event stars, hinting at potential clashes to come. ## Cargill has interacted with the likes of Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels, fueling speculation about significant plans in the works for her. Furthermore, Cargill herself took to social media to share some intriguing teasers. ## She posted a picture of herself outside the new WWE Headquarters and another image of her standing in a room with the WWE logo bathed in red lighting. She cleverly remarked that red suits her well, drawing attention to the fact that WWE Raw is often referred to as the "red brand." ## Today was a good day. 😎⚡️ pic.twitter.com/WFCrNBEzTD— Jade Cargill (@Jade_Cargill) October 19, 2023 ## IDK yall….red looks so good on me. 😎 pic.twitter.com/aHUziwaqzx— Jade Cargill (@Jade_Cargill) October 19, 2023 ## You would think the logo was made for MY pose ⚡️😎🤑 pic.twitter.com/HQRcBjxmZ7— Jade Cargill (@Jade_Cargill) October 19, 2023 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Las Vegas, 18 October - Rhea Ripley recently marked a significant achievement, having been WWE Women's World Champion for over 200 days. ## Her journey in WWE began in 2017 when she debuted in the inaugural Mae Young Classic under the name Rhea Ripley. In 2018, she joined NXT UK, and on the December 18 episode of NXT, she defeated Baszler to become the NXT Women's Champion, making her the first to hold both the NXT Women's and NXT UK Women's Championships. ## Another important moment was when she faced Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 3 and lost her NXT Women's Title to Flair. In 2021, Ripley made her debut on the main roster, challenging Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 37. ## Once again, she pleased fans with her impressive victory over Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship. Additionally, Ripley has won the Women's World Championship once, which she currently holds, and she has also claimed the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship once, partnering with Nikki A.S.H. ## Currently, She is a member of The Judgment Day stable. ## Rhea Ripley has surpassed 200-days as @WWE Women’s World Champion. pic.twitter.com/04xPVkoaBp— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) October 18, 2023 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New York, 18 October - A significant update regarding the imminent return of a top WWE star to television has emerged. ## WWE is currently gearing up to bring their prominent talents back to the small screen, with expectations of their presence at the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia next month and the upcoming Survivor Series in late November, set to take place in Chicago. ## The returning star in question is none other than Bianca Belair, who has been absent from in-ring competition for several months. Her most recent stint as the Raw Women's Champion concluded in a rather amusing fashion at SummerSlam. There, she initially reclaimed the title by defeating Asuka and Charlotte Flair. However, her championship reign was abruptly terminated when Iyo Sky cashed in her Money in the Bank contract, seizing the title from Belair. ## After that event, WWE creatively wrote Belair out of their television programming. The precise reason for her absence remains unknown, but it is widely anticipated that her comeback is on the horizon.## According to PWInsider, it appears that Belair will make her return to WWE during this Friday's episode of SmackDown. This development aligns with the plan for her to participate in a match at the upcoming Crown Jewel event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Chicago, 18 October - WWE is gearing up for another pay-per-view event as they make their way to Saudi Arabia for the 2023 Crown Jewel on November 4. Two matches have already been officially confirmed for the event. ## In the first match, Seth Rollins is set to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre. Additionally, the Women's World Championship will be up for grabs, with the champion Rhea Ripley defending her title against Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Raquel Rodriguez, and Zoey Stark. ## The event will be available for live streaming on Peacock on November 4, with the main card commencing at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. ## #1. United States Championship: Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Logan Paul ## It appears that the match between Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul for the United States Title is set to happen. This match began to take form after Paul emerged victorious in a crossover boxing bout against Dillon Danis. ## Following this fight, Paul issued a challenge to Rey Mysterio. Additionally, it has been confirmed that Paul will be making appearances on both upcoming episodes of Raw and SmackDown. The primary uncertainty now revolves around whether WWE will crown the social media influencer as a champion. ## #2. Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. John Cena ## John Cena has recently mentioned that when the Hollywood writers' strike concludes, he intends to return to his Hollywood career, effectively wrapping up his last full-time stint with WWE. This makes the prospect of a match between Roman Reigns and John Cena at Crown Jewel an appealing option for the 16-time world champion. ## At Fastlane, Cena and LA Knight teamed up to defeat Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso. There are speculations circulating about LA Knight potentially facing Roman Reigns at the event. However, I believe that this might not be the ideal moment to pit Knight against Roman Reigns. ## #3. Singles Match: LA Knight vs. Jimmy Uso ## If WWE isn't going forward with the Knight vs. Reigns matchup for the event, it's likely that Knight will be facing a formidable opponent, and there might be no better choice than Jimmy Uso. ## Given that both Cena and Knight have been engaged in a feud with The Bloodline, this seems like the opportune moment to finalize the arrangement. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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There has been an update regarding an absent WWE star who may not be returning. ## In WWE, many stars take absences for various reasons, such as injuries, personal leaves, or being under contract but not regularly featured on television, which puts them on the sidelines for extended periods. ## Currently, one WWE superstar, Bo Dallas, who was brought back to the company at last year's Extreme Rules Pay-Per-View as part of an alliance with his brother, Bray Wyatt, might not make his return. The storyline they were involved in was cut short, with its conclusion never realized, primarily due to Wyatt's medical issues. ## Tragically, the storyline came to an abrupt halt when Wyatt passed away in August due to a heart attack. Since then, there have been no plans disclosed regarding Bo Dallas's return. However, there is an update available.## According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dallas is not expected to return. His utilization in WWE was primarily a favor to Bray Wyatt, and the prospects of his return appear to be completely off the table. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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San Diego, 17 October - Sasha Banks vehemently refuted a popular rumor regarding her departure from WWE after a confrontation with a fan.## Banks, widely recognized for her contributions to WWE, left the company in 2022 due to creative disagreements. Since then, she and Trinity Fatu have not signed new contracts with WWE. Following her WWE exit, Banks resurfaced in NJPW/Stardom at Wrestle Kingdom 17 in January 2023, adopting the ring name Mercedes Mone.## Currently, she is on the sidelines, recovering from an injury that has kept her out of in-ring action for months. Speculation is rife that she might make her return to NJPW and potentially join AEW once she is cleared to return. ## Recently, while engaging with a fan at a signing event, Mone addressed questions about her WWE departure in a heated exchange. When asked about the treatment she received from NJPW and whether creative issues led to her leaving WWE, Mone responded, "So, is that the reason?" ## The fan insisted that this was indeed the reason, based on what they had read. Mone countered by saying, "Oh, that's what you read. But you weren't present, so no." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...