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Pinehurst, 13 September - Several changes were indeed implemented before last week's edition of Raw concluded. Dave Meltzer initially reported that McMahon played a role in the creative process and made significant adjustments to the show. ## According to the latest information from Fightful Select, both Vince McMahon and Triple H were responsible for making these changes, which continued until shortly before the show ended. Although McMahon wasn't physically present on the show, he did make changes remotely. ## The changes that occurred included Cody Rhodes, who was initially scheduled to open the show, but ended up being replaced by Jey Uso as the show opener. Additionally, WWE had planned to feature Viking Raiders vs. Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin after the Baszler-Chelsea Green match, but this bout was ultimately moved to the Main Event tapings. ## Natalya vs. Zoey Stark had been scheduled for the card but was ultimately removed. Instead, Natalya appeared in a backstage segment. Some felt it was disrespectful not to utilize Natalya, especially considering her presence on the show. ## Some of the time adjustments were allocated to enhance the presentation of the main event featuring Raquel Rodriguez and Rhea Ripley. ## Check out the complete report, RIGHT HERE. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Limerick, 13 September - During this week's WWE NXT episode, former champion Tiffany Stratton defended her title against Becky Lynch but couldn't retain it. ## In the final moments of the match, Becky Lynch defeated Tiffany Stratton to claim the NXT Women's Championship, solidifying her status as a member of the Four Horsewomen. The bout was executed exceptionally well, making it a must-see match. ## With this title win, Lynch has reached another milestone in her career. She's been the WWE Raw Women's Champion twice, the WWE SmackDown Women's Champion four times, and also won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship alongside Lita once. Additionally, she's now a one-time NXT Women's Champion. ## Becky Lynch currently competes on Monday Night Raw, and it will be interesting to see how her reign unfolds. There have been recent reports of Mandy Rose possibly returning to WWE, which could set up a potential storyline and match between Becky and Mandy. ## It's worth noting that Becky Lynch isn't the only main roster star to hold an NXT title, as Dominik Mysterio is the NXT North American Champion. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Stamford, September 12 - On September 12, WWE and UFC officially joined forces to create a new publicly traded company called TKO. This merger aims to establish a premier sports and entertainment entity, catering to over one billion diverse and young fans globally. They will reach audiences in 180 countries and organize more than 350 live events each year. ## As indicated in their announcement, TKO will commence trading today on the New York Stock Exchange using the ticker symbol "TKO." According to the terms of the agreement, 51% of the ownership will remain with Endeavor, while the existing WWE shareholders will retain a 49% stake. ## In this merger, Dana White will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer for UFC, while Lawrence Epstein will continue serving as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for UFC. Nick Khan, who previously held the position of President, will maintain his role in the same capacity. Vince McMahon will take on the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, and alongside him, Mr. Emanuel, Mr. Shapiro, and Mr. Khan will serve as additional directors. ## Check out the full list below: ## Ariel Emanuel, Chief Executive Officer, who continues as Chief Executive Officer of Endeavor; ## Mark Shapiro, President and Chief Operating Officer, who continues as President and Chief Operating Officer of Endeavor; ## Andrew Schleimer, Chief Financial Officer; and ## Seth Krauss, Chief Legal Officer, who continues as Chief Legal Officer of Endeavor. ## Dana White is now Chief Executive Officer of UFC and Lawrence Epstein remains Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of UFC. Nick Khan continues at WWE in the role of President. ## The Board of Directors of TKO is led by Vince McMahon as Executive Chairman of the Board and consists of 11 members, including Mr. Emanuel, Mr. Shapiro, and Mr. Khan, in addition to the following directors: ## Peter C.B. Bynoe, Senior Advisor at DLA Piper LLP; ## Egon P. Durban, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Silver Lake; ## Steven R. Koonin, Chief Executive Officer of the Atlanta Hawks, LLC; ## Jonathan A. Kraft, President of the Kraft Group LLC; ## Sonya E. Medina, President and Chief Executive Officer of Reach Resilience; ## Nancy R. Tellem, Executive Chairperson and Chief Media Officer of Eko; and ## Carrie Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer and a board member of Opendoor Technologies Inc. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Allentown, 12 September - Fans had concerns about Matt Riddle's absence on last night's Raw, but it turns out there's more to the story. ## The reason for phrasing it as "Fans being concerned about his absence" is because Riddle has been in the news lately due to an allegation of sexual assault by an airport police officer at JFK airport. Riddle initially posted about it on Instagram but later deleted the post. ## A few hours later, TMZ and Ringside News provided additional information, reporting that Port Authority officers were called because of a disruptive individual disembarking from a plane, with Riddle allegedly being that person causing the disturbance. ## An interaction occurred between the police and Riddle, during which he reportedly apologized for his behavior. Another witness was also interviewed. At that time, no official police report was filed, and Riddle was simply released. However, according to the report, the Port Authority has launched an internal investigation. ## Riddle's absence from this week's Raw could have fueled speculation among fans. However, on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer explained that Riddle missed the show due to a double ear infection and bronchitis. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Norfolk, 12 September - In June 2022, McMahon retired from WWE. However, he returned to the company in 2023 in a corporate position. He later took a break to recover from spinal surgery. ## With the Endeavor acquisition beginning today, McMahon will be the final decision-maker, while Triple H handles day-to-day creative control. Today, WWE and UFC are merging into the TKO Holdings company. ## The impact of Vince McMahon being the ultimate decision-maker was evident on this week's episode of Raw. Dave Meltzer, speaking on the Wrestling Observer Radio, confirmed that McMahon played a role in the creative process and made significant alterations to the show. ## Meltzer mentioned that Triple H also made several last-minute adjustments, most of which were not promoted before the show. However, the specific details of these changes remain undisclosed, but they were generally seen as positive improvements. ## Fans can check out the full report, RIGHT HERE! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the full lineup for this Tuesday episode which is slated to air live on March 15, 2022. WWE NXT will air live on USA Network at 8 PM ET on Tuesday. ## WWE NXT Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am EDT on Sportsnet 360. The show also airs live on SuperSport Variety 3 in South Africa on Thursdays at 02:00 am CAT. ## In Italy, NXT airs live on Dplay 2:00 p. NXT airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am. ## Scheduled for tonight's edition of WWE NXT on the USA Network: ## Becky Lynch vs. Tiffany Stratton for the NXT Women’s Championship ## First and foremost, Becky Lynch will make her way back to NXT to challenge Tiffany Strattion for the NXT Women's Title Match. The match was made official during the September 11th edition of Monday Night Raw. ## Tyler Bate battles Axiom in Group A action ## Tyler Bate will battle Axiom in Group A action. With their matchup, stars will hope to get ticket to NXT No Mercy to challenge Noam Dar for the NXT Heritage Cup. ## Nathan Frazer and Akira Tozawa face off in Group B ## Wes Lee and Ilja Dragunov to decide the No. 1 Contender to NXT Title ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the live coverage of WWE NXT which is scheduled to air live on September 12, 2023, from Capital Wrestling Center with a full action-packed match card. ## Make sure you follow us on social so that you can come to know about momentary announcements and the latest results of WWE NXT and others. WWE NXT is broadcasted on USA Network [8 PM ET on Tuesday ] [You can watch WWE NXT live at 5:30 in India on Sony Ten 1/1HD/3/3HD every Wednesday morning]. ## WWE NXT Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am EDT on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE NXT Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on SuperSport Variety 3 in South Africa on Thursdays at 02:00 am CAT ## NXT Time In Italy: In Italy, NXT airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ## WWE NXT Results September 12, 2023 & Winners ## -Ilja Dragunov defeated Wes Lee in a number one contender's match ## -Damon Kemp, Charlie Dempsey & Drew Gulak defeated Myles Borne, Brooks Jensen & Josh Briggs (with Fallon Henley) in a six-man tag team match ## -Lyra Valkyria defeated Dana Brooke (with Kelani Jordan)## -Tyler Bate defeated Axiom in a Group A match in the Global Heritage International tournament## -The Creed Brothers (Brutus & Julius Creed with Ivy Nile) defeated Edris Enofe & Malik Blade## -Akira Tozawa vs. Nathan Frazier in a Group B match in the Global Heritage International tournament## -Becky Lynch defeated Tiffany Stratton to win the NXT Women's Championship ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Norfolk, 12 September - WWE Raw had been very story-heavy tonight. ## Another episode of Monday Night Raw aired live on September 11, 2023, from Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA and it was full of fresh storylines. The main event turned out to be a banger as it was a surprising return in the form of Nia Jax. ## Another side of the show saw Chad Gable, Otis, and Tommaso Ciampa (with Maxxine Dupri) defeating Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, and Giovanni Vinci in an earth-shattering match. Plush, Cody Rhodes was in a brawl with JD McDonagh and Dominik Mysterio. ## Let's check out the top 5 highlights of the night: ## #1. Rhea Ripley defeated Raquel Rodriguez to retain the Women's World Championship ## Both women were in the ring, ready to vie for that coveted spot. Remember, Dominik couldn't be ringside. The bell rang, and the match began with Rodriguez delivering a Clothesline. Rodriguez attempted a sunset flip, but Ripley managed to avoid it. Rodriguez followed up with a Powerslam that sent Ripley crashing to the mat. ## Rodriguez applied a bear hug, and Ripley tried to find a way to break free. Finally, Ripley escaped with a well-placed headbutt. She then climbed the ring post and executed a Dropkick from the top rope. Rodriguez rolled out of the ring, and Rhea Ripley wasted no time in pursuing her. She went for a Flip to take down Rodriguez and succeeded. Rhea then brought Rodriguez back into the ring and connected with a knee for a cover, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. ## Ripley showcased her athleticism with a well-executed Dropkick, and it seemed like she was gaining control of the match. She measured Rodriguez but was abruptly sent over the top ropes to the floor. Rodriguez followed up with a devastating big boot, sending Ripley crashing into the barricade. ## As the action continued, Rhea Ripley started to take a commanding role in the match. She locked up with Rodriguez and began pounding away. Rodriguez slammed Ripley into the mat to release the pressure on her knee, and both competitors eventually made it back to their feet. Rodriguez attempted a boot, but Ripley dodged it and sent Rodriguez crashing into the turnbuckle. Once again, Ripley gained control. Rodriguez retaliated by sending Ripley into the turnbuckle, delivering a couple of jabs, and finishing with a forearm strike. Both women found themselves down on their knees, trading blows, with Ripley ultimately getting the upper hand. She followed up with a Suplex for a cover, but it wasn't enough for the win. ## Ripley landed a blow to the back of Rodriguez's neck, but then it was Rodriguez's turn to take control. She hoisted Ripley up and sent her into the turnbuckle. Rodriguez followed up with a big Boot for another cover, but victory remained elusive. Rodriguez transitioned into a crossbow submission, but Ripley managed to slide out of it and crashed into her opponent. Ripley climbed to the top rope and executed a Frog Splash, going for the cover, but Rodriguez kicked out. ## Ripley sent Rodriguez to the floor and positioned herself on the apron. However, this time, Rodriguez caught her mid-air and slammed her into the announce table. Rodriguez then sent Ripley back into the ring. But just when it seemed like Rodriguez might regain control, a surprise attacker emerged on the scene. It was Nia Jax, who launched a brutal assault on Rodriguez outside the ring. Jax finished the assault with a devastating Samoan Drop, sending Rodriguez crashing to the floor. She then rolled Rodriguez back into the ring. ## Meanwhile, Rhea Ripley took advantage of the chaos and executed her finishing move, the Riptide, on Rodriguez to secure the victory in the match. ## #2. Nia Jax Returned And Attacked Rhea Ripley & Rodriguez ## Nia Jax surprised the WWE Universe tonight on Monday Night Raw by making her return and costing Rodriguez her title match against Rhea Ripley. She didn't stop there as she went on to assault Rhea Ripley as well following her successful title defense. ## #3. Chad Gable, Otis, and Tommaso Ciampa (with Maxxine Dupri) defeated Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, and Giovanni Vinci ## This match was indeed a highlight of the night's card. The bell rang, and the match began with Vinci and Ciampa in the ring. Ciampa wasted no time and initiated the action with a Thesz Press, followed by a barrage of punches. Gable attempted a takedown on Vinci, looking to set up a Dead Lift German Suplex, but Kaiser countered it with a well-placed elbow and then a Clothesline. ## The duo of Ciampa and Kaiser took control as they sent Gable crashing into the ring post and followed up with a double dropkick, with Gunther delivering a boot for good measure. Gable, however, showcased his Judo skills with a well-executed throw. There were numerous tag exchanges, keeping the pace frenetic. Gunther found himself on the apron, but Ciampa managed to knock him off with a knee strike. Ciampa attempted a Reverse DDT for a cover but couldn't secure the victory. Meanwhile, Vinci struck with a clothesline. ## The match was filled with chaotic and exciting moments, making it a standout part of the event. Chad Gable gained control and attempted a Dead Lift German Suplex, but Gunther countered with one of his own. Gunther then went for a Power Bomb, but Gable rolled through it and quickly applied an ankle lock. Vinci, not to be outdone, soared into action with a Springboard Cross Body. However, Gable was relentless and managed to lock in the ankle lock on Vinci, forcing him to tap out and securing the victory for his team. ## #4. Drew McIntyre defeated Xavier Woods ## The match had commenced with Woods delivering punches in the center of the ring. Woods aimed to maintain a quick pace, but Drew McIntyre thwarted his advances with a Glassgow Kiss. Woods retaliated with a punch followed by a kick to the ribs. He attempted another kick, but Drew countered with a massive Clothesline that sent Woods sprawling. Drew went for another Clothesline, but this time Woods evaded it, causing Drew to crash to the floor. Woods capitalized by attempting a Suicide Dive, but Drew caught him mid-air and hurled him into the announce table. ## After the break, the action continued as Drew and Woods battled on the top turnbuckle. Drew attempted to hoist Woods onto his shoulder, but Woods countered with a Powerbomb and immediately followed up with a leg drop for a pin attempt, but Drew managed to kick out. Drew responded with a Belly to Belly Suplex, then another, and capped it off with a neck breaker. He set up for the Claymore kick, but Woods countered with a massive Superkick, going for the cover, but Drew kicked out. ## Woods geared up for another kick, but Drew blocked it and delivered a chest-chopping chop. Drew then attempted to execute an Alabama Slam, but Woods evaded it. Instead, Woods landed a Superkick, followed by a basement kick, and attempted a pin, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Both competitors started exchanging punches in a heated battle. Finally, Drew McIntyre managed to connect with a Claymore kick after missing it a few times earlier in the match. He covered Woods and secured the victory. ## #5. Cody Rhodes Promo ## The music had hit, and Cody Rhodes made his way down to the ring. Once in the ring, he grabbed the microphone and asked the fans what they wanted to talk about. However, before he could continue, he was rudely interrupted by Dominik and JD McDonagh. Dominik had a microphone of his own, but the crowd's massive boos made it nearly impossible for him to speak. ## Cody eventually reached his breaking point and retaliated by punching Dominik. JD took advantage of the situation and attacked Cody from behind, joining forces with Dominik to form a two-on-one assault. Cody Rhodes managed to send JD over the top ropes and out to the floor. He then planted Dominik with a CodyCutter. JD attempted to re-enter the ring but found himself on the receiving end of a devastating CrossRhodes from Cody. Cody delivered another CrossRhodes to Dominik, and then both Dominik and JD retreated, leaving Cody standing tall in the ring. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Indianapolis, 12 September - Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight title looks like a deal at WWE Payback, but before that Nakamura has another opponent to handle. ## At Payback on September 2, Rollins managed to hold onto his title by defeating Shinsuke Nakamura. However, after the match concluded, WWE aired footage of Nakamura launching an attack on Rollins in a surprising turn of events. ## On the September 11 episode of WWE Raw, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins was seen in the ring to address the audience about his further plans. During the promo, Rollins called out Nakamura for one more match. The music did hit for Nakamura, but he didn't appear in the ring as he was seen attacking Ricochet in a backstage area. ## Nakamura stated that he would Rollins, but he is not cleared to compete, so he has someone else to fight with. Coming up next week on Raw, Nakamura will face Ricochet. Also on the show, Drew McIntyre will take on Jey Uso in a singles match. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Sydney, 11 September - There has been more insight into Nia Jax's return to WWE which dropped Tonight on Monday Night Raw. Jax showed up during a match between Roderquiz and Ripley on Monday Night Raw. Nia Jax intervened by delivering a Samoan drop to Raquel while the referee was distracted with Rhea, which helped Ripley secure the win. ## Once the match was over, Nia Jax entered the ring, leaving Rhea shocked. Nia proceeded to attack Ripley with a powerful Heat Butt. She then positioned Ripley's head on the bottom rope and executed a Guillotine leg drop. Finally, Nia concluded her assault with a Bonsai Drop. ## According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Nia Jaz has been signed for over a month. In fact, she is the first signing that was made since Vince McMahon forced his way back into the company that returned on Main Roster TV. ## With The Endeavor-WWE merger happening this week, it's unrelated to her popping up on TV. Several within the company actually thought she'd return before this. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Salt Lake City, 11 September - Jey Uso's first appearance on Monday Night Raw took place recently. During "The Grayson Waller Effect" segment at Payback, it was revealed that Jey had moved to Raw. On the latest episode of Raw, Jey teamed up with Kevin Owens to take on Damian Priest and Finn Balor.## Unfortunately, they couldn't secure the win, which left Owens quite disappointed. ## Later in the night, Jey Uso was backstage when Drew McIntyre approached him. Drew mentioned that he had some unfinished business with Jey and expressed his doubts about Jey's ability to stand on his own. ## In response, Jey invited Drew to face him next week, and Drew accepted the challenge. ## Jey Uso vs Drew McIntyre is set for next week! Hell yeah!#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/6TdQDDHHnD— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) September 12, 2023 ## WWE Raw 9/18/23 Updated Lineup ## -Singles Match: Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Indianapolis, 11 September - After Payback, WWE is gearing up for another Pay-Per-View event later this year. Although no matches have been officially announced for the event yet, there are already some indications of what might be in store. ## The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. This will mark the return of Fastlane, the first since 2021. The event is anticipated to showcase top WWE superstars such as Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Bobby Lashley, Asuka, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, and others. ## Let's check out the top 5 bold predictions for WWE Fastlane: ## John Cena & LA Knight vs. The Miz & Austin Theory ## I'd like to see John Cena and LA Knight team up to face The Miz and Austin Theory at WWE Payback. Cena made his return to action on the September 1 episode of SmackDown, having wrestled his first match since coming back at the Superstar Spectacle event in India. ## Later, Cena took on the role of the host for the Payback pay-per-view on September 2, and he also served as the special guest referee for the LA Knight vs. The Miz match at Payback. I believe this presents a great opportunity for WWE to generate significant revenue with a match featuring John Cena and LA Knight taking on The Miz and Austin Theory. ## On the flip side, there's been talk of giving LA Knight a potential push, so this is the right moment for him to receive support from one of the all-time greats in John Cena. ## Singles Match: Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso ## Creating a storyline for Jey Uso versus Jimmy Uso could pose a challenge for WWE, especially after the significant change of moving Jey Uso to WWE Raw. Now that Jey Uso is being presented as a singles competitor, WWE must ensure he gets a prominent match on his own at Fastlane. ## WWE has several potential opponents to choose from for Jey Uso at Payback, but I believe Jimmy Uso should be a serious consideration. ## WWE Women's Championship Match: IYO SKY(c) vs. Asuka ## In my opinion, there's a good chance that IYO will finally have an opportunity to showcase her skills this time around. She was notably absent from the WWE Fastlane card, and it seems quite apparent that her upcoming opponent for the event should be Asuka. ## However, it's worth noting that a match between IYO SKY and Asuka for the title has been officially scheduled for the September 22nd edition of Friday Night SmackDown. Nevertheless, I believe there might be some brief interruptions or distractions during this match to set the stage for their official showdown at WWE Payback. ## United States Championship: Rey Mysterio vs. Grayson Waller ## Grayson Waller seems like a possible contender for Rey Mysterio's United States Championship at the event. Mysterio won the WWE United States Championship by defeating Austin Theory on SmackDown, and he's been performing admirably as the titleholder since then. ## World Heavyweight Championship Match: Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura ## At Payback on September 2, Rollins managed to hold onto his title by defeating Shinsuke Nakamura. However, after the match concluded, WWE aired footage of Nakamura launching an attack on Rollins in a surprising turn of events. ## This is why I believe there should be a rematch between these two superstars added to the card. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...