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Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on March 29, 2024, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. ## 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, March 29, 2024 Play-By-Play Results ## After a recap of the explosive segment between The Rock and Cody Rhodes on RAW, we cut to the arrival of The Bloodline at SmackDown. ## Solo Sikoa leads the way, urging Jimmy Uso on with a nod. Jimmy can't contain his grin. Paul Heyman trails behind them. ## Randy Orton and Kevin Owens vs. Pretty Deadly ## Owens and Wilson start the match. Owens wastes no time attacking Wilson with right hands. He follows up with a back elbow and a senton, then tags in Orton. Prince tags in and Orton lands a right hand in the corner. He headbutts Prince, then rains down more right hands and whips him into the opposite corner. Wilson tags in and Orton sends him crashing to the outside. Prince sends Orton out there to join him, and Wilson sends him crashing into the ring steps. Prince then sends Orton crashing on top of the announce desk.## After the break, Owens and Prince tag in. Owens attacks Prince with right hands, then delivers a kick to his face and turns him inside out with a clothesline. He follows it up with an Atomic Drop and a DDT, then climbs to the top and delivers a Swanton Bomb. Prince gets his knees up, and Wilson pulls Orton off the apron. Orton bounces Wilson's face off the announce desk, then clears it. Prince comes to Wilson's aid, and Logan Paul slides out from under the ring. He lands a right hand on Owens in the ring as the referee is distracted by the commotion on the outside. Prince slides back in the ring, and pins Owens for the win. ## WINNER:Pretty Deadly## Orton yells at Owens after the match but sees a video on Titan Tron revealing Logan Paul's interference. Orton attacks Paul under the ring, then on the announce desk. Pretty Deadly joins the fight and beats down Orton. Owens stuns Prince and Orton RKOs Wilson. Orton chases Paul through the crowd, who escapes in a car.## IYO SKY says in a video that Bayley takes credit for her and Dakota Kai's work. She calls Bayley hypocritical and says she made Bayley relevant again. SKY says she did what had to be done and regrets being Bayley's friend. Bayley attacks SKY after the video, throws a light on her and crashes through the backdrop.## Nick Aldis waits in the ring for his match. ## SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis hypes the crowd in Uncasville for WrestleMania. He declares his goal to make SmackDown the top sports entertainment show. He announces the signing of Jade Cargill to bring them a step closer to that goal. Cargill's entrance music plays and she joins Aldis in the ring. She signs a contract to officially become part of SmackDown and takes the mic. ## Jade Cargill declares she's finally arrived. She acknowledges the talented women's roster but asserts her dominance, stating they are not her and not the main attraction, and she is a once-in-a-lifetime Superstar. ## Cargill says, let me give you another weather update. The Storm has arrived. ## We are in the back with Kayla Braxton who brings up Kairi, Asuka, and Dakota Kai. Kayla asks, for the SmackDown Women's Division we saw Bailey attack Iyo Sky, you saw Jay Cargill signed her contract. ## Kai says Bayley is going to be embarrassed next week at WrestleMania thanks to the best policy is going to be tonight. It's going to be when I beat Bianca in the middle of that ring. She was not even a thought in our minds. And yet she's had to reinsert herself back into our business by helping Naomi she went through two years of damage control beatdown. ## All right, she wants to pull us out the strongest, the roughest, the toughest. Maybe if she were the smartest, she would never have gotten involved in damage control business. ## A-Town Down Under vs. The Street Profits in a WrestleMania Six-Pack Ladder Challenge Qualifier Match ## Waller and Ford start the match. Ford hits a back elbow but Waller tags in Theory. A-Town Down Under attempt a double suplex but Ford escapes and tags Dawkins. Waller throws Ford out of the ring. ## After a commercial break, Waller attempts a move from the middle rope but Dawkins catches him and slams him. Theory and Ford tag in and Ford hits a back elbow. Ford follows up with a shoulder tackle, a clothesline, a back suplex and a moonsault but Theory kicks out.## Dawkins tags in and puts Theory in an Electric Chair. Ford jumps from the top rope and hits Theory. Dawkins goes for a pin but Waller breaks it. Theory rolls up Dawkins but Dawkins kicks out.## Theory hits a jawbreaker and attempts a Stunner but Dawkins counters with a spinebuster. Ford tags in and climbs to the top rope but gets distracted by a video showing Lashley and B-Fab attacked backstage. Theory uses the distraction to pin Ford for the win. ## WINNER: A-Town Down Under ## After the match, Authors of Pain attack The Profits and then Lashley enters the ring to confront them. Legado Del Fantasma join the brawl.## Santos Escobar gloats about defeating Rey Mysterio and introduces Dominik Mysterio. Dominik says he will make Lashley's life a living hell. Rey Mysterio enters with LWO and challenges Dominik and Escobar to a tag team match at WrestleMania with Dragon Lee as his partner. A brawl erupts between the two stables.## Backstage, Naomi and Bianca Belair make up about their argument. ## WrestleMania Six-Pack Ladder Challenge Qualifier Match: New Catch Republic vs. Legado Del Fantasma ## Berto tags in and attacks Dunne. Angel tags in and hits Dunne. Dunne targets Angel's fingers and tags in Bate. Bate attacks Angel and Berto. Bate dives over the top rope to take out Angel and Berto on the outside.## After the break, Bate tags in and attacks Berto. Berto tags in Angel and they double team Bate. Angel hits a moonsault. Berto puts Bate on the top rope. Angel and Berto knock Bate off the top rope. They pin Bate but Dunne breaks it up. Angel takes out Dunne. Bate tags in Dunne and they hit the Birmingham Hammer to win the match. ## WINNER:New Catch Republic ## A video recaps the closing moments of Raw, followed by a message from The Bloodline.## Back at ringside, AJ Styles enters the ring. He complains about fans causing LA Knight to attack him at home. Styles claims to have big plans for Knight, wanting the biggest possible stage. Despite assurances from Nick Aldis that Knight isn't present, Styles remains suspicious. He believes Knight could be anywhere and kicks a cameraman out of the ring.## Suddenly, a masked person jumps the barricade. Styles calls for security and removes the mask, revealing a random person. Security escorts the person away.## The camera pans out to reveal LA Knight disguised as a security guard. He sheds his disguise and attacks Styles, delivering a flurry of stomps and a running knee. Knight grabs a chair, but Styles flees the ring and disappears into the crowd.## Knight takes a microphone and stands on the announce desk. He calls Styles the biggest waste of space he's ever seen and tells him to run and hide. Knight declares that everyone will know whose game it is at WrestleMania, chanting his own name.## Bianca Belair then enters the ring. ## Main Event: Bianca Belair vs. Dakota Kai ## The bell rings and Bianca Belair dominates the opening moments. She throws Kairi Sane across the ring repeatedly, lands a shoulder tackle, and executes two suplexes. Belair attempts a third suplex, but Sane escapes and stuns her with a knee strike.## After a commercial break, Belair breaks free from Sane's sleeper hold and delivers a delayed vertical suplex. She pummels Sane with punches in the corner, but Sane escapes by pulling Belair's braid. Belair counters with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker and drives Sane face-first into the mat. Belair attempts a springboard moonsault, but Sane avoids it and pulls her braid again. Belair persists and successfully lands the springboard moonsault.## Sane retaliates by stomping on Belair's spine and mocking her. She lands a series of kicks, but Belair trips her and delivers a double axe handle to the spine. They trade punches fiercely before Sane connects with a Scorpion Kick. Sane attempts a running boot, but Belair dodges it and prepares for the KOD. Sane escapes, but Belair catches her with a superplex followed by a Spear. Belair finishes the match with the KOD for the victory. ## WINNER: Bianca Belair ## Bianca Belair defeats Kairi Sane after a hard-fought match. Asuka and Sane attack Belair after the bell. Naomi joins the fight to help Belair, but Asuka and Sane overpower them both.## Suddenly, Jade Cargill enters the ring and dispatches all three opponents. She delivers a pump kick to Asuka, a powerbomb to Kai, and finishes Sane with her finisher, Jaded. Cargill stands tall with Belair and Naomi as the show ends. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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A shakeup is underway for the upcoming NXT Battleground premium live event. Originally scheduled for May 26th in Savanna, Georgia, the event will now be held on June 9th in a brand new location: the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. ## This change comes amidst reports suggesting a potential conflict with rival promotion AEW's Double or Nothing event, also set for Las Vegas on the original May 26th weekend. NXT seems to be avoiding a head-to-head clash by moving Battleground to a different date and location. ## "Hearing rumblings of a significant schedule change, I’m told the NXT Battleground event will be moving off May 26th to June 9th. With the location shifting as well as Savanna, GA will no longer host the show. NXT Battleground will take place live in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex." ## While details regarding the event card are still under wraps, the new date and location promise a fresh twist for NXT Battleground. With the NXT Stand & Deliver event happening just a month prior, NXT looks to maintain momentum and deliver another action-packed night for fans.## Hearing rumblings of a significant schedule change, I’m told the NXT Battleground event will be moving off May 26th to June 9th. With the location shifting as well as Savanna, GA will no longer host the show. NXT Battleground will take place live in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex.— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) March 28, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sac nilk...

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The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak remains a monumental feat in professional wrestling. However, in a surprising revelation, The Undertaker himself believes someone else should have ended that streak: Bray Wyatt.## In a recent statement on his Patreon page, The Undertaker acknowledged the impact of Brock Lesnar's victory at WrestleMania 30, but argued that Bray Wyatt, with his dark and enigmatic persona, would have been a far more fitting choice.## "The most logical person to break it would have been Bray Wyatt," The Undertaker said. "It would have meant more to his career than even Roman's." ## He elaborated on the thematic connection between his character and Wyatt's, suggesting a potential storyline merge. "There were so many comparisons between the two characters and the darkness and the different things," he said. "For him to be able to have broken it would have been such a feather in his cap... something that could have extended the Undertaker character in a different capacity." ## "The most logical person to break it would have been Bray Wyatt. Probably of the three, it would have meant more to his career than even Roman's. For Roman, it would have been very special but for Bray, there were so many comparisons between the two characters and the darkness and the different things.## For him to be able to have broke it would have been such a feather in his cap and in something that would have prob probably could have extended the, the character of the Undertaker in, in a different capacity. ## You know, I mean, Bray would have been the, the in ring aspect of it, but I think that those characters would have somehow maybe merged together in some kind of higher power type deal. But I think of, of all the people that it would have helped, the most, I think Bray would have been the guy. He's the only one." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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This week's episode of WWE Raw saw an unscripted exchange of words between CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins. The segment aimed to build hype for WrestleMania 40, where Punk will serve as the guest commentator for the World Heavyweight Championship match between Rollins and McIntyre. ## Things got interesting when Punk, known for his outspoken nature, took a swipe at McIntyre's past. He questioned who exactly anointed McIntyre as the "Chosen One," a thinly veiled reference to former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. ## Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer shed light on the backstage reaction to the unscripted segment. While the talent was given creative freedom, Punk's reference to McMahon reportedly caused some concern. Meltzer revealed that mentioning McMahon's name is apparently discouraged on WWE television. ## Fortunately, McIntyre managed to navigate the potentially awkward situation by shifting the focus away from the name itself. The segment ultimately achieved its goal of generating buzz for the upcoming WrestleMania match, with no reported backstage heat despite the unscripted moment. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Monday Night Raw saw a memorable segment featuring CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins engaged in a heated war of words. The segment culminated in the announcement of Punk as the guest commentator for the upcoming World Title Match at WrestleMania 40, where Rollins defends the title against McIntyre.## According to reports, the talent was provided a general framework for the segment, allowing for some creative freedom. However, this unexpected extension impacted the rest of the show's flow.## Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer confirmed that the Ivy Nile vs. Candice LeRae match was cut short, along with the DIY match. Meltzer elaborated that while the talent went slightly over time with the main segment, there wasn't any backstage negativity. ## Apparently, the production team anticipated the segment might run long and pre-planned entrances for some matches to occur during commercial breaks to compensate for lost time. ## While the Ivy Nile match was significantly shortened, and the DIY match saw reduced in-ring action, the overall show received positive ratings. Meltzer concluded by highlighting the adaptability of the production team and the lack of backstage heat over the adjustments. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The latest episode of WWE Raw was a night of shock and brutality, bookended by two unforgettable segments involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes. ## Raw kicked off with Rhodes addressing the WWE Universe in the ring. However, his moment was cut short by a surprise appearance from The Great One himself. The Rock delivered a chilling message to Rhodes in a hushed tone before leaving him visibly confused. ## As the night drew to a close, tensions flared once again between Rhodes and Jimmy Uso. The two engaged in a brawl that spilled out of the ring and throughout the arena. Just when it seemed things couldn't get any more intense, The Rock emerged. ## What followed was a vicious assault by The Rock on Rhodes. The Final Boss dominated the beatdown, tossing Rhodes around the arena and culminating with a brutal attack against a tour bus. With Rhodes bleeding from his forehead, The Rock delivered a menacing message, rubbing his blood on his weight-lifting belt and uttering, "I kept my promise to Mama Rhodes." ## The Rock and Roman Reigns will clash against the team of Rhodes and current World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in a Night 1 headliner that promises to be nothing short of epic. ## On his Instagram, The Rock confirmed the whispered message he delivered to Rhodes earlier in the night: "Tonight, I’m gonna make you bleed." ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock) ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The City of Brotherly Love is gearing up for a huge wrestling event as construction for WrestleMania 40 gets underway at Lincoln Financial Field. The two-night event, taking place on April 6th and 7th, will see WWE's biggest stars clash in the ring. ## Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will defend his title against Cody Rhodes in a highly anticipated rematch from last year's WrestleMania. While it's currently a standard singles match, the possibility of a "Bloodline Rules" stipulation looms if Reigns and The Rock emerge victorious in their tag team clash against Rhodes and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins on Night One. ## Images and videos shared on Twitter offer a glimpse into the construction of the WrestleMania 40 stage. Following a decade-long tradition, the ring will be covered by a canopy, while the entrance ramp will be a towering structure, potentially blocking off a portion of the lower seating area. Another new look at the set construction for WrestleMania features the T and L letters for the logo. ## A hallmark of WrestleMania sets is their incorporation of the host city's essence. With Hollywood's cinematic backdrop for WrestleMania 39 and New York's iconic landmarks gracing WrestleMania 29. ## Excitement Builds for The Grandest Stage of Them All With the stage taking shape and the main event confirmed, anticipation continues to rise for WrestleMania 40. ## Here's another new look at the set construction in progress for WrestleMania - the T and L letters for the logo are up!pic.twitter.com/LOhCX4FZym— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) March 27, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE has unveiled its brand new show, WWE Speed, set to debut on Twitter/X next Wednesday, April 3rd, just in time for WrestleMania 40 week. ## WWE Speed will feature a unique format with wrestlers battling it out in intense, three-minute matches. The show will introduce a brand new championship, the WWE Speed Championship, awarded to the winner of a special tournament. ## This championship tournament promises high drama, with every match carrying the weight of a finale. Each superstar's performance in these three-minute clashes could have a lasting impact on their legacy. ## The announcement video features the voice of Corey Graves, hinting at the show's fast-paced and exciting nature. Recent Speed matches were filmed before SmackDown had Pete Dunne listed as a producer, suggesting a fresh and innovative approach to the in-ring competition. ## This announcement comes alongside news of a "shoot interview" for CM Punk during WrestleMania 40 week. ## EVERY SECOND COUNTS ⏰@WWEGraves is here to introduce #WWESpeed! Your favorite Superstars will go head-to-head in 3 minute matches, where the WWE Speed Championship is the ultimate prize.#WWESpeed premieres April 3rd, exclusively on @X! pic.twitter.com/JTx2o9CNBi— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Mustafa Ali, recently released from WWE, has spoken out about his departure from the company. In an interview with Straight Talk Wrestling, Ali revealed he anticipated his release. ## Ali was let go by WWE in September 2023, alongside several other wrestlers from both the main roster and NXT. Despite being scheduled for a title match at NXT No Mercy, he was ultimately released, leading to last-minute changes to the event. ## Since his release, Ali has embarked on a successful "world tour," competing in New Japan Pro Wrestling, TNA Wrestling (where he currently holds the X-Division Championship), and various independent promotions. ## Speaking to Straight Talk Wrestling, Ali admitted he wasn't surprised. He emphasized a business-oriented approach, stating his belief in his own abilities. He acknowledged WWE's size and focus on generating revenue, suggesting they strategically position top stars. ## Expected, but there was no emotional sadness associated with it. I’m a very business-oriented person. I know what I’m capable of. WWE is a huge entity, it’s a promotional machine, and oftentimes what happens is, guys at the top of the card are in those positions for a reason. ## Ali expressed his belief in self-reliance, highlighting his decision to "bet on himself" by requesting his release. He pointed to his achievements in just two months as a free agent, including sold-out shows and high merchandise sales. ## He is currently scheduled to face Hiromu Takahashi at NJPW's Windy City Riot event next month. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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With WrestleMania 40 just around the corner, speculation is swirling about WWE's plans for the grandest stage of them all. ## According to PWInsider, WWE is in talks to bring Hulk Hogan back for WrestleMania 40 weekend. While his specific role remains unknown, it's unlikely he'll be involved in any storylines. The possibility of Hogan making an appearance at the event has certainly generated excitement among fans. ## Reports also suggest WWE has reached out to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin regarding a potential appearance at WrestleMania 40. Whether Austin has accepted the invitation remains to be seen.## John Cena has previously announced he'll be free for WrestleMania and has expressed interest in participating in this year's event. With Cena's star power, his involvement in WrestleMania 40 promises to be a major highlight. ## These rumors suggest a WrestleMania 40 filled with legendary names, potentially setting the stage for an unforgettable event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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As excitement builds for the two-night event at Lincoln Financial Field on April 6th and 7th, WWE superstars Roman Reigns and The Rock are gearing up for a major television appearance. ## The main event of WrestleMania's first night will see a colossal tag team clash. Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns joins forces with The Rock to battle Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. To add to the hype, Reigns and The Rock will appear on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on April 3rd, just three days before their WrestleMania showdown. ## The Tonight Show even shared a glimpse of the coveted Golden WWE Championship arriving at their studio, teasing an action-packed interview with the iconic duo. ## This news comes after a shocking turn of events on this week's Raw. The Rock made a surprise return, launching a brutal attack on Cody Rhodes, leaving him bloodied in the rain. ## Fans can expect even more fireworks as both Roman and The Rock are also scheduled to appear on next week's episode of Raw. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Becky Lynch may not be holding championship gold these days, but that hasn't stopped her from making a significant impact. ## While Lynch did have a brief reign as NXT champion last fall, it's been nearly two years since she last held a main roster title, dropping the Raw Women's Championship (now known as the Women's World Championship) to Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022. ## In a recent interview with SI.com, she expressed her belief that the women's division needs more than just championship chases to thrive. "We should all be focused on the future of the industry," Lynch stated. "The title doesn't make me – I make the title." ## “That’s what women’s wrestling needs,” said Lynch, whose real name is Rebecca Quin. “We should all be focused on the future of the industry. That’s bigger than me. ## “I don’t need a title. The title doesn’t make me–I make the title. I have enough stories that I don’t need the title. NXT, that’s a place that does a great job with multiple stories with women that don’t all revolve around a title. That’s what our division needs, more stories that don’t revolve around a title.” ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...