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Cody Rhodes recently confirmed on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani that his wife, Brandi Rhodes, will be at WrestleMania 40. He also expressed his frustration over how she was treated following their departure from AEW. ## While not specifying her exact role at WrestleMania, Cody made it clear her presence will be significant. He acknowledged the physical risks of wrestling but emphasized his desire to see Brandi recognized for her contributions.## "That woman got hugely scapegoated and hugely…just misinformation," Cody said about Brandi's treatment after leaving AEW. He pointed the finger at unnamed individuals involved, suggesting they spread negativity. ## He praised Brandi's work ethic and loyalty, particularly highlighting her efforts to advocate for other wrestlers during difficult times within AEW.## "There's so many people working for AEW, she was the one who said their name and wanted to keep them in the fold when something went wrong," Cody said.## He expressed his anger at how she was treated in general after their departure, emphasizing that it wasn't directed at any specific company.## The interview revealed a strong emotional connection between Cody and Brandi. He described how much her support means to him, stating, "I couldn't do this without her."## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Ronda Rousey, former Raw and SmackDown Women's Champion, has been vocal in recent interviews about her time with WWE. After leaving the company following SummerSlam, Rousey hasn't held back on critiques, including comments suggesting Vince McMahon wasn't a great boss and a return to WWE seems unlikely.## These criticisms reached WWE commentator Corey Graves, who offered his perspective on the situation during an interview with Sportskeeda WrestleBinge. ## Graves acknowledged everyone has a unique experience in WWE, highlighting how some, like Logan Paul, thrive while others might have a tougher go. He pointed out Rousey's background in combat sports being different from WWE's more scripted environment. ## “Listen, I take everything with a grain of salt, and if you’re in this business for any duration, you get used to letting those sort of things roll off your back. Everybody has a different experience in the WWE or in the wrestling business. Not everybody accomplishes what they set out to accomplish. Some people never expect to love it and fall madly in love with it. You look at a guy coming from a different world like a Logan Paul, who’s taken to this like a fish to water. ## He’s having a very different experience. Ronda came from the combat sports world, which is a very different world, despite being the same general flavor as wrestling, as WWE. So I’ve always gotten along well with Ronda. Her personal experience is her personal experience. When my name is mentioned, I can add something, but you never really fault anybody…she’s entitled to her opinion. I don’t necessarily say I’m inclined to agree, and I may downright disagree sometimes, but people are entitled to their opinions, and I’m sorry that she feels that way. She’s got a lot of fans around the world who were grateful for her time here," ## While Graves avoids directly agreeing with Rousey's criticisms, he emphasizes her right to her opinion. He expresses his disagreement might occur at times but respects her perspective. Graves acknowledges the global fanbase that enjoyed Rousey's time in WWE despite her current feelings. ## Transcript Via Fightful ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The Rock's highly anticipated return to WWE has taken an unexpected turn. While everyone expected a dream match with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, a fan movement erupted demanding "We Want Cody!" This, according to Cody Rhodes himself on First Take, led to a shift in plans. ## "The Rock is a wrestling legend," said Rhodes. "But fans wanted me to finish the story."## This fan sentiment resulted in the birth of a new Rock persona: "The Final Boss." Rhodes compared this new character to Hollywood Hulk Hogan, suggesting a more ruthless and egotistical side of The Rock.## "I don't want to say all positive things," admitted Rhodes, "but that's the staying power. You turn this and make it something special."## The "Final Boss" hasn't wasted any time antagonizing Rhodes, dominating him on Raw for the past two weeks. WrestleMania 40 just got a whole lot more interesting, with Cody Rhodes teaming up with Seth Rollins to take on The Rock and Roman Reigns in a epic tag team main event.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Former AEW World Champion MJF has resurfaced on social media for the first time since December's AEW Worlds End pay-per-view. His target? None other than WWE legend The Rock. ## MJF's tweet addressed two things: The Rock's recent comments about a painting by MJF's ex-fiancee, Naomi Rosenblum, featuring The Rock and Cody Rhodes, and The Rock's segment on WWE Raw where he lashed Cody with a weight belt, similar to a segment MJF had with Rhodes in AEW.## The cryptic message read: "First you steal my glorious idea to lash Cody. Now you try to cop art from my ex. I'm a fan. But please Leave me be, Dewey."## This is the first hint of activity from MJF since losing the AEW Championship to Samoa Joe and being betrayed by Adam Cole at Worlds End. His status with AEW and future plans remain unclear. ## First you steal my glorious idea to lash Cody. Now you try to cop art from my ex. I’m a fan. But please Leave me be, Dewey. https://t.co/b8XHLmDe2w— Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) April 3, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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C4 Ultimate Energy, a rapidly growing energy drink brand, has partnered with WWE to become the promotion's first-ever Official Energy Drink Partner. This multi-year deal will see C4 branding prominently displayed across various WWE properties, including the upcoming WrestleMania XL event. ## As part of the agreement, C4 will receive significant exposure at WrestleMania XL, including serving as the inaugural sponsor of the returning WrestleMania Skycam. The brand will also sponsor the press conference following Night 2 of WrestleMania and WWE's talent tryouts held during WrestleMania Week. ## The partnership extends beyond physical events, with C4 and WWE collaborating to create exclusive content across social and digital platforms. ## This expanded partnership comes after the successful launch of co-branded WWE-inspired C4 Ultimate Energy flavors. Currently available in Ruthless Raspberry and Berry Powerbomb flavors nationwide, a new Nectarine Guava Knockout flavor will debut exclusively at Circle K stores this month. ## Both parties expressed excitement about the expanded partnership. Robert Zajac, Chief Marketing Officer at Nutrabolt (owner of C4 Energy), highlighted the shared focus on high energy between C4 and WWE. Michael DiNuzzo, VP of U.S. Business Development for WWE, praised C4's innovative approach to partnership activations. ## The partnership began in 2021 with WWE Superstars joining C4's roster of brand ambassadors. C4 has also served as a presenter at major WWE events and supports the company's "Next In Line" program for college athletes. ## C4 Ultimate Energy drinks are available nationwide at major retailers and online. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE NXT star Joe Gacy took to Twitter to address concerns following a scary moment on Tuesday's NXT episode. During his match against NXT North American Champion Oba Femi, the referee signaled a potential injury with the "X" symbol, causing a stoppage. ## Fightful's wrestling journalist Corey Brennan reported that concussion protocol was initiated, but early examinations indicated Gacy might be alright. ## Gacy himself confirmed on Twitter, stating he's a bit sore but doing well. Reassuring fans about his upcoming match, he wrote: "Thanks to everyone who's checked in on me. Again I am a little sore but I'm fine. Let's get ready for Saturday #kingofthekickoff" ## Addressing speculation the incident was staged, Gacy clarified: "To be fair it was a legitimate injury scare." ## Fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Gacy is still scheduled to compete in the NXT Stand & Deliver Kickoff match against Shawn Spears this Saturday. ## Thanks to everyone who’s checked in on me. Again I am a little sore but I’m fine. Let’s get ready for Saturday #kingofthekickoff— Joe Gacy (@JoeGacy) April 3, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Roman Reigns' reign as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion continues to be historic. Two years ago today, on April 3rd, 2022, Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 38 to unify the WWE and Universal Championships. ## Since then, Reigns has cemented his dominance by defending the Undisputed Championship against a string of challengers, including WrestleMania 39 victor Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton. ## This upcoming WrestleMania will see Reigns take center stage once again, competing on both nights of the event. ## On the first night, Reigns will team up with none other than The Rock to face a formidable duo of Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes. Night two will see Reigns return to his familiar position, defending the Undisputed Championship in a rematch against a determined Cody Rhodes.## Current betting odds suggest that Cody Rhodes is poised to dethrone Roman Reigns and become the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The Anoa'i family tree continues to be a hotbed for WWE Superstar speculation, and Lance Anoa'i just threw gasoline on the fire. ## In a recent tweet, Anoa'i hinted at a potential future with the company, specifically using the initials "NXT." This is seen as the most blatant clue yet from a family member regarding their desire to join WWE and potentially become part of the dominant Bloodline stable. ## Lance Anoa'i isn't entirely new to WWE rings. He's had a few matches under his belt, including a tag team loss alongside Rhett Titus on SmackDown in 2014. He also teamed with Garriston Spears for a losing effort against the Authors of Pain on NXT TV in 2017. Most memorably, Anoa'i faced off against Shane McMahon on Raw in 2019. ## While Anoa'i's tweet might be a tease, it adds to the ongoing rumors surrounding the Bloodline's future members. Tama Tonga, who isn't directly related by blood but considered an honorary member of the Bloodline's extended family, is reportedly on his way to WWE. Other names like Jacob Fatu and Zilla Fatu are also frequently mentioned as potential additions to the powerful faction.## With the Anoa'i family lineage a proven source of wrestling talent, all eyes are now on WWE and whether they'll officially welcome Lance Anoa'i into the NXT fold, potentially paving the way for a future Bloodline reunion. ## Could I be the NeXT ☝🏽?— Lance Anoa’i (@lanceanoai) April 2, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE Raw scored a slight viewership bump on April 1st, averaging 1.784 million viewers according to Wrestlenomics. ## This is an increase from the 1.729 million viewers who tuned in the previous week. ## The 18-49 demographic rating also saw a rise, climbing from 0.57 to 0.59. However, Raw faced stiff competition from the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The highly anticipated matchup between Iowa and LSU averaged a whopping 12.3 million viewers and a 3.08 demo rating, significantly eclipsing Raw's numbers. ## Despite the strong competition, Raw's viewership increase suggests the April 1st episode was able to hold onto its audience. Whether this trend continues will likely depend on the strength of future storylines and in-ring matchups. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the full match card and everything you need to know about the 2024 Clash at the Castle: Scotland which is all set to take place on June 15, 2024, at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. ## The event will air via pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming and will be held for wrestlers from the promotion's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. ## This upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event marks the second iteration of Clash at the Castle, following the record-breaking success of the inaugural event in Cardiff, Wales in 2022. The event will be broadcasted live on PPV worldwide, with fans in the US able to stream it on Peacock and viewers in most international markets tuning in via the WWE Network. ## WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 Confirmed Match Card ## *Coming Soon! ## WWE Clash at the Castle 2024 Confirmed Match Card ## *Coming Soon! ## WWE Clash At The Castle (2024) Start Time In United States ## In the United States, Clash at the Castle starts at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT. Usually, WWE's shows in the United States starts at 7 PM or 8 PM ET, but since this show will happen overseas, the start timing is for afternoon 1 PM ET. ## How To Watch WWE Clash At The Castle (2024) In UK? ## In the UK, the start time for the show will be 6:00 PM Local Time in Wales. Fans in the UK can watch the event on BT Sport Box Office & WWE Network. ## In India, WWE Clash at the Castle will happen at 10:30 PM IST, whereas in Canada, the event will start live at 1:00 PM. In Australia, the start time will be September 4, 3:00 AM. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Ronda Rousey has levied a serious accusation against fellow WWE wrestler Drew Gulak. During an appearance on NewsNation, Rousey detailed an incident where Gulak allegedly touched her inappropriately. ## While discussing company culture in WWE, Rousey recounted an experience where she was waiting to speak with Triple H. According to Rousey, Gulak grabbed the string of her sweatpants in the presence of others who seemed unfazed by the act. ## "Why are you grabbing the string of my sweatpants? If my husband was standing here next to me, would you feel comfortable walking up to me and grabbing the string of my sweatpants?" Rousey said, expressing her discomfort. ## Rousey went on to state that Gulak's behavior, and the lack of reaction from those around her, disturbed her deeply. It led her to believe that such behavior was normalized within the company.## "That really put me on edge to where not only is this behavior prevalent, but it's so prevalent that people don't even realize it's a problem anymore," she stated.## Rousey then identified Gulak and revealed she confronted him about the incident. While Gulak reportedly apologized, the experience left a negative impression on Rousey regarding backstage culture in WWE.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The main event picture for WrestleMania 40 is set, and Becky Lynch isn't shying away from offering her opinion. ## Roman Reigns will be the focal point of both nights, teaming with The Rock on night one against Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins, and then defending his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Rhodes on night two. ## This grueling schedule has caught Lynch's attention. In a recent interview with TaRhonda Thomas of ABC Philly, Lynch commented, "It's going to be hard, but that's why they're the champs." She went on to say, "For Roman, he's probably doubling the work he's done over the last year because he hardly ever shows up to work. ## It's going to be real tough on him. It's going to be a lot harder on him. Cody is used to fighting. Seth Rollins is used to being a fighting champion. I think Roman Reigns is going to have the hard time here."## Lynch's comments highlight the demanding nature of Reigns' WrestleMania double duty, especially considering his lighter schedule as of late. It will be interesting to see if Reigns can overcome the physical challenge and emerge victorious on both nights. ## Meanwhile, Lynch has her own championship aspirations. She'll be facing Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship on night one of WrestleMania 40. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...