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SmackDown's WrestleMania 39 fallout episode took place tonight from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The show started with WWE showing an in-memory graphic for Bushwacker Butch Miller. A video package recapped WrestleMania 39 last weekend. ## The Brawling Brutes Vs Imperium ## These two teams seemed incapable of having a lackluster match, as they put on an intense and thrilling opener filled with hard-hitting action. Sheamus received a thunderous reaction from the crowd during his highly-anticipated showdown with Gunther.## The match started off with Butch and Giovanni Vinci engaging in a fast-paced exchange of moves. However, the tides quickly turned as Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser took control by isolating Ridge Holland. With Gunther's timely distraction, Vinci and Kaiser successfully collaborated to keep Holland at bay. In a dramatic turn of events, Vinci executed a brainbuster on Holland just before the match went to a break.## Upon returning from the commercial break, Vinci attempted a suplex on Butch, but to no avail as Butch landed on his feet and delivered a devastating kick to Vinci's head. Soon after, Kaiser and Holland entered the ring, with Holland gaining the upper hand in the ensuing confrontation. Nevertheless, Imperium quickly regained their composure and managed to cut Holland off from his corner. In a near fall, Gunther delivered a powerful powerbomb to Holland after knocking Sheamus off the apron.## Despite being caught in a Boston crab, Holland eventually escaped, and Sheamus received the hot tag, unleashing his fury on Gunther. Sheamus executed the ten beats of Bodhran, striking Gunther with ten swift blows. Sheamus then went for the Brogue Kick, but Gunther deftly countered with a German suplex. With Vinci tagging in, the match became a flurry of high-impact moves, culminating in Butch wiping out Kaiser with a stunning moonsault. Sheamus landed a knee to Vinci's face, followed by the Brogue Kick, securing the victory for his team. ## WINNERS: The Brawling Brutes ## MATCH TIME: 11:43 ## MATCH RATING: **** ## Ricochet Vs Ivar (w/Valhalla) (4:07) ## Under Adam Pearce's orders, Eric and Braun Strowman were prohibited from accompanying their respective partners to ringside. ## At the onset of the match, Ricochet utilized his agility and quickness to send Ivar flying to the floor. However, Ricochet's attempt at a suicide dive was caught by Ivar, who proceeded to hurl him into the LED side of the ring, followed by a crushing crossbody splash. Although Ivar seemed to have the upper hand, Ricochet was able to break free from the corner where Ivar had placed him. ## Despite Ivar's impressive spinning heel kick, Ricochet managed to fend him off as he climbed the ropes. In a dramatic turn of events, Ivar knocked Ricochet onto the apron, but Ricochet rebounded and executed a sensational springboard hurricanrana, followed by a picture-perfect shooting star press, securing the victory. ## WINNERS: Ricochet ## MATCH TIME: 4:07 ## MATCH RATING: *** ## Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan Vs Natalya & Shotzi ## In a bid to boost their credibility ahead of their championship showdown against Becky Lynch and Lita on Raw, Rodriguez and Morgan secured a swift victory in their latest match. During an inset interview, Natalya and Shotzi boldly declared their worthiness of a title shot, labeling themselves as fearless antagonists. ## From the onset of the match, Natalya and Shotzi relentlessly targeted Rodriguez, ultimately sending her tumbling to the floor. Displaying remarkable teamwork, Natalya held the ropes open, allowing Shotzi to execute an impressive suicide dive. ## However, Morgan and Rodriguez soon took control, cutting Shotzi off from her corner and leaving her at their mercy. In a moment of sheer determination, Natalya and Shotzi managed to regroup and execute an assisted sliced bread. They then positioned themselves for the Hart Attack, but their plans were thwarted by Rodriguez's timely intervention. With the advantage firmly in their grasp, Morgan delivered a devastating DDT and sealed the deal with her signature finishing move, oblivion, securing the win. ## WINNERS: Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan ## MATCH TIME: 2:51## MATCH RATING: ** ## Dominik Mysterio & Damien Priest (w/Rhea Ripley & Finn Balor) Vs Rey Mysterio & Santos Escobar (w/Zelina Vega, Cruz Del Toro, & Joaquin Wilde) ## Dominik teased starting the match with his father Rey, but instead surprised everyone by tagging in Priest. Judgement Day quickly took over, strategically isolating Rey on their side of the ring. Despite his best efforts, Rey struggled to break free from their grip until he finally managed to tag in Escobar. The latter caught Dominik with two impressive tilt-a-whirl backbreakers, before launching Rey into Priest with a well-executed hurricanrana. To the delight of the crowd, both Rey and Escobar followed up with simultaneous suicide dives on opposite sides of the ring. ## Upon their return from commercial break, Judgement Day resumed their domination, cutting Escobar off from his corner and relentlessly wearing him down. But Escobar eventually managed to break free and tagged in Rey, who swiftly knocked Priest off the apron. Rey geared up to deliver his signature 619 to Dominik, but was interrupted by the interference of Ripley. In response, Vega took matters into her own hands and knocked Ripley out of the equation with a perfectly executed hurricanrana. Ripley was so enraged that she proceeded to chase Vega out of the arena. ## With the focus back in the ring, Priest made a strategic blind tag while Rey hit the 619 on Dominik, setting up Escobar for his phantom driver. However, Priest was now the legal man and took full advantage of the confusion to knock Mysterio off the apron and hit Escobar with his devastating South of Heaven finisher, ultimately securing the victory. ## WINNERS: Dominik Mysterio & Damien Priest (w/Rhea Ripley & Finn Balor) ## MATCH TIME:10:12 ## MATCH RATING: *** ## Jey Uso Vs Sami Zayn ## In a solid main event, Jey Uso defeated Zayn, but there were constant hints that Jey would turn on The Bloodline. At one point, Jey even saved Zayn from an attack by Solo Sikoa, but instead, Jey ended up attacking Zayn himself until Matt Riddle came to Zayn's rescue. Jey had the initial advantage with a side headlock, but Zayn soon fired back, sending Uso out of the ring. As Zayn was about to dive out, Solo Sikoa appeared at ringside.## After the commercial break, Zayn and Jey engaged in a fierce battle on the top turnbuckle. Zayn executed a superplex and took control of the match. Jey rallied with a superkick for a close two-count.## Uso got in Zayn's face, but Zayn quickly countered and hit an exploder in the corner. Jey narrowly avoided Zayn's Helluva Kick and countered with a roll-up for a near fall. Zayn fought back with the Blue Thunder Bomb for another close two-count. Zayn climbed the top rope, but Jey cut him off. Jey then distracted the referee, allowing Solo Sikoa to intervene with a Samoan spike. Jey followed up with a dropkick for the victory. ## WINNERS: Jey Uso ## MATCH TIME:9:49 ## MATCH RATING: *** ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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As the match between Sami and Jey began, they engaged in a series of lock-ups and clean breaks, displaying their sportsmanship. However, the friendly demeanor was short-lived as Jey pushed Sami after the second lock-up. ## They locked up again, and this time, Jey took control with a side headlock. He followed up with a powerful shoulder tackle, but Sami quickly recovered and delivered an equally forceful tackle of his own. Sami then landed a forearm strike on Jey, followed by a clothesline that sent him tumbling over the top rope and onto the unforgiving floor below.## As Solo Sikoa made his way towards the ring, Sami contemplated a high-risk maneuver, but ultimately decided against it. Despite Solo's leisurely pace, Sami chose not to take any chances and risk injury. Instead, he opted to stay in the ring and maintain his advantage over Jey.## The action resumed as Jey climbed up to the top rope, but Sami was quick to halt his ascent. With both wrestlers perched on the turnbuckles, they began exchanging a flurry of forearms and punches while Solo stood at ringside, watching intently.## Sami suddenly executed an impressive exploder off the turnbuckles, which sent Jey reeling. Sami then followed up with a barrage of punches, but Jey managed to counter with a back heel kick, followed by an uppercut and enzuigiri. Sami attempted to counter with a boot to the face, but Jey was too quick and landed a super kick as Sami came off the turnbuckles, nearly pinning him.## Jey then shoved Sami into the corner, but Sami fought back with a devastating exploder that sent Jey crashing into the turnbuckles. With Jey reeling, Sami set up for his signature Helluva Kick, but Jey managed to dodge it and rolled him up for a near fall.## Undeterred, Sami countered with a Blue Thunder Bomb, almost securing the victory. Sami then climbed up to the top rope, but Jey landed a perfectly timed enzuigiri, causing Sami to lose his balance. Jey attempted a superplex, but Sami managed to block it and instead hit Jey with a series of forearms to the back.## However, Jey had one more trick up his sleeve. He delivered a headbutt that caused Sami to fall onto the top rope, before proceeding to fish hook him. Meanwhile, Solo took advantage of the distraction created by Jey and landed a Samoan Spike on Sami, while the referee was dealing with Jey. Jey with a drop kick for the three count. ## WINNER: Jey Uso ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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The WWE draft is an electrifying spectacle in the world of pro wrestling, as Superstars are shuffled between brands, setting the stage for months of captivating storylines and intense rivalries that fans eagerly invest in. ## This year's draft promises to be no exception, with the mastermind Triple H at the helm of WWE Creative, adding an extra layer of excitement. As the anticipation builds for the two-night talent shake-up, fans are buzzing with anticipation for the surprises and shake-ups that await them. With Triple H's creative genius in play, the stakes have never been higher as Superstars' fates hang in the balance, and the wrestling world braces itself for the seismic shifts that the draft will inevitably bring. ## Despite previous reports from various outlets indicating that discussions about a draft this year had been scarce, a significant shift occurred during this week's episode of SmackDown. Triple H, making an appearance to discuss the future of WWE, made a bold promise that this year's draft would "revolutionize the game" like never before. ## The WWE Universe eagerly anticipates the upcoming 2023 WWE Draft, as the dates for this highly anticipated event have been confirmed. Starting on the April 28 episode of WWE SmackDown, the draft will span two nights, with the second night taking place on the May 1 episode of WWE Raw. ## As the last edition of the WWE draft took place on October 4, 2021, fans are eager to see which Superstars will be switching brands this time around. However, details about the format of the draft and who will be making the picks for each brand are currently unknown, adding to the excitement and suspense leading up to the event. ## WWE fans can expect a thrilling and unpredictable draft as the landscape of the WWE roster may undergo significant changes, shaping the future of the WWE Universe. ## The predicted top 10 picks are: ## Roman Reigns (SmackDown)## Cody Rhodes (Raw)## Rhea Ripley (SmackDown)## Brock Lesnar (Raw)## Seth Rollins (SmackDown)## Bianca Belair (Raw)## Becky Lynch (SmackDown)## Bron Breakker (Raw)## The Usos (SmackDown)## Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens (Raw)## Date for Draft 2023 ## Although an official date for the WWE Draft has yet to be announced, WRKD Wrestling has reported that it is tentatively slated for the May 8 episode of Monday Night Raw, to be held in Jacksonville, Florida. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.