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Randy Orton, a long-standing star in WWE, recently shared his thoughts on the allegations against former CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon. The accusations stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Janel Grant, a former employee, alleging sex trafficking and abuse involving McMahon. ## In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Orton acknowledged the impact McMahon had on his career. “I’ve got to say this–I wouldn’t be where I am without Vince McMahon taking a chance on me a handful of times,” said Orton. “I would not be where I am today without Vince McMahon. But, f---, I’m reading this sh--. What you’ve seen and read, I’ve seen and read. As far as commenting on that, it f------ hurts my heart. It hurts my heart.” ## Orton then opened up about changes within WWE, specifically regarding the creative process. He confirmed that, before his recent injury, Vince often demanded rewrites, forcing writers to stay up late. However, under the leadership of Triple H, things are different. ## “I’m very happy with the changes, and I’m very happy that Nick Khan, Triple H, Bruce Prichard and all those guys are proving they mean what they say. The company changed, and they care about the talent. I think everybody feels the same way.” ## The interview also covered other topics, including Orton's return at Survivor Series, his reaction to CM Punk's comeback, his future in WWE, and other developments within the organization. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Last month, WWE Superstar Raquel Rodriguez revealed her diagnosis of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a debilitating condition characterized by recurring episodes of anaphylaxis-like symptoms.## The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology defines MCAS as "a condition where patients experience repeated episodes of symptoms resembling anaphylaxis, including hives, swelling, low blood pressure, breathing difficulties, and severe diarrhea. These episodes occur due to the excessive release of mast cell mediators."## Due to MCAS, Rodriguez was forced to take a leave of absence from WWE and missed several events. However, she made a triumphant return on RAW this week, winning a Last Chance Battle Royal to secure a spot in the Women's Elimination Chamber Match at this Saturday's Premium Live Event (PLE). This match offers her the opportunity to challenge Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Title at WrestleMania 40.## In the Chamber Match, Rodriguez will face Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Naomi, and Bianca Belair to earn the coveted title shot.## Taking to social media today, Rodriguez bravely shared a glimpse into her struggle with MCAS, showcasing the challenges she faced. ## The journey is far from over. I finally got some answers as to what caused this but it’s going to be a while til I can get it fully under control. I know one thing. I’m blessed to have an amazing support system. Family, friends, I love you all❤️Keep pushing through the pain! pic.twitter.com/2fgSY2tLkb— Raquel (@RaquelWWE) February 21, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, Undertaker, Triple H, and more have just arrived in Perth, Australia for Elimination Chamber.## The 2024 Elimination Chamber: Perth is just a few days away, and anticipation is at its peak with some surprising names appearing on the show, such as The Undertaker. Taker also posted a video on X, sharing his thoughts on the event. The full video can be seen below in the post.## The 2024 event in Perth is all set to take place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Optus Stadium in the Perth suburb of Burswood, Western Australia, Australia, marking WWE's first event to be held in Australia since Super Show-Down in October 2018.## The event is mainly centered around its two momentous matches, the Men's and Women's Matches. The Men's Chamber match features Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton vs. Bobby Lashley vs. LA Knight vs. Kevin Owens vs. Logan Paul, while the Women's Chamber match features Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi vs. Raquel Rodriguez.## Apart from these two main events, the show will feature two title matches, with Rhea Ripley defending her Women's World Title against Nia Jax. Plus, New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate) will receive a title shot against The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest). ## Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, Undertaker, Triple H and more arrived in Perth, Australia for Elimination Chamber.Hyped 🔥#WWEChamber pic.twitter.com/4NHpiFpHLM— Ankit (Road to Mania 40🔥) (@ankit_wfn) February 21, 2024 ## Made it to Perth. Get ready…because Friday it’s on! pic.twitter.com/zU4dRrtS9K— Undertaker (@undertaker) February 21, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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A last-minute scramble and impressive adaptation marked last night's NXT main event (February 20th). The planned NXT Women's Championship match between champion Lyra Valkyria and SmackDown's Shotzi went awry early on when Shotzi took a nasty spill outside the ring, tragically suffering a serious knee injury.## Faced with an unexpected situation, the showrunners reacted flawlessly. The match was halted, and Lash Legend heroically stepped up for an impromptu title shot against Valkyria. The impromptu bout showcased the resilience and talent of the NXT women's division, particularly Legend and Valkyria.## NXT General Manager Ava was clearly impressed, taking to Twitter to praise the women's division, especially Legend and Valkyria.## "very proud of the @WWENXT women’s division tonight, especially @lashlegendwwe & @Real_Valkyria . get well soon @ShotziWWE 💚." ## It's important to note that due to pre-taping for WWE's trip to Perth, Australia, details of Shotzi's injury and recovery timeline are already known. As revealed by Shotzi herself, she sustained a torn ACL and faces a nine-month recovery period after surgery. ## very proud of the @WWENXT women’s division tonight, especially @lashlegendwwe & @Real_Valkyria. get well soon @ShotziWWE 💚— A V A (@avawwe_) February 21, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The WWE website has undergone a superstar facelift, with several key banner updates reflecting the ever-shifting landscape of the squared circle. ## Seeing the changes, the Superstars banner has received a triple threat of additions. Drew McIntyre muscles his way in, replacing Chelsea Green. The Queen's reign is over, as Jade Cargill ascends the throne, taking Raquel Rodriguez's spot. And rounding out the trio, Liv Morgan delivers a leg drop onto Tiffany Stratton's previous position. ## Monday Night Raw witnesses a legendary return, as Drew McIntyre storms back, leaving CM Punk in the dust. Brace yourselves for the Claymore. ## Across the SmackDown roster, Bayley throws down the gauntlet, replacing LA Knight on the banner. It seems the Role Model is ready to climb the ranks within the blue brand. ## These updates keep the WWE website fresh and dynamic, reflecting the constant movement and excitement within the world of professional wrestling. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on August 30, 2024, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany. ## 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 ## WWE SmackDown Time In India: SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## Tickets Are Available Here## Confirmed Match Card ## * No Segment And Matches Announced For The Time Being!## Predicted Match Card ## * Coming Soon! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on July 8, 2024, at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. ## Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ## WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ## Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ## WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am ## Tickets Are Available Here## Confirmed Match Card ## * No Segment And Matches Announced For The Time Being! ## Predicted Match Card ## * Coming Soon! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on July 5, 2024, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. ## 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 ## WWE SmackDown Time In India: SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## Tickets Are Available Here## Confirmed Match Card ## * No Segment And Matches Announced For The Time Being!## Predicted Match Card ## * Coming Soon! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on July 1, 2024, at the TD Garden in Boston, MA. ## Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ## WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ## Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ## WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am ## Tickets Are Available Here## Confirmed Match Card ## * No Segment And Matches Announced For The Time Being! ## Predicted Match Card ## * Coming Soon! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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While not quite reaching the previous week's peak, Friday Night SmackDown remains WWE's flagship program, captivating a strong viewership.## According to TV Series Finale, the February 16th episode attracted 2.44 million viewers, a minor decline from the previous week's 2.461 million.## However, the 18-49 demographic, a key metric for advertisers, held steady at a 0.69 rating, mirroring the prior week's performance. This segment is considered crucial for gauging a show's potential for revenue generation.## SmackDown's continued success likely stems from the recent return of iconic wrestler The Rock, who electrified fans by seemingly aligning himself with the dominant Bloodline faction. This tantalizing plot twist, coupled with thrilling Elimination Chamber qualifying matches, provided ample fuel for viewer engagement.## While the upcoming taped episode presents a slight unknown, the momentum generated by Rock's presence and captivating storylines promises to keep fans glued to their screens. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the live coverage of WWE NXT which is scheduled to air live on February 20, 2024, 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 6:30 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 February 20, 2024 & Winners ## Femi dominates with European uppercuts, blocks King's sunset flip attempt, and sends him over the top rope. King retaliates with a dropkick, causing Femi to shoulder into the ring post. Stone interrupts briefly.## King targets Femi's injured arm with a top wrist lock and arm bar. Stone enters, distracting King, who shoves him down. Femi capitalizes with a clothesline and consecutive power bombs for the win. ## WINNER: Oba Femi ## Thea worries about Riley not calling back. Ariana Grace advises Thea to reciprocate Riley's interest. Jacy urges Grace to stay out of their business. Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin discuss their tag team championship reign.## Andre Chase and Duke Hudson, along with Nathan Frazer and Axiom, vie for a title shot. Ava announces a match to determine the number one contender. Roxanne reflects on her match against Wren, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities. ## Roxanne Perez vs Wren Sinclair ## Wren and Perez exchange holds and strikes. Perez targets Wren's arm but Wren fights back with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Perez maintains control with submission holds. Wren rallies with strikes and hits Pop Rox followed by a crossface, forcing Perez to tap out. ## WINNER: Roxanne Perez ## Josh Briggs vs Brooks Jensen ## Josh gains the upper hand with a side headlock and a shoulder tackle. Brooks responds with a shoulder tackle of his own but runs into a boot in the corner. Josh follows up with a clothesline and continues to target Brooks with strikes to the back. ## WINNER: Josh Briggs ## Joe Gacy confronts Dijak while restrained in a straitjacket. Dijak warns Joe about his actions, but Joe remains defiant. Luca Crusifino intervenes, claiming false imprisonment, but Dijak disregards legalities, citing Joe's transgressions. Joe vows that it's not over. Meanwhile, Carmelo Hayes arrives at the barber shop. ## At the Barber Shop, Carmelo Hayes reflects on past memories and confronts Trick Williams for trying to surpass him in NXT. He asserts his dominance and warns Trick to stay in his place. Carmelo dismisses Ilja Dragunov unless he's discussing the championship. ## Arianna Grace vs Jacy Jayne (with Thea Hail and Jazmyn Nyx) ## Jacy and Grace exchange holds with Jacy gaining control. Grace tries to rally but Jacy's allies intervene. Jazmyn delivers a forearm, allowing Jacy to secure the win with a rolling elbow. ## WINNER: Jacy Jayne ## After the match, Jazmyn celebrates with Jacy while Thea feels betrayed. Tony D’Angelo meets Rizzo and Channing at a restaurant, asserting his leadership and plans for the D'Angelo family. Ridge Holland reflects on using a chair as a weapon in the Gallus Gauntlet, vowing to address his actions next week. Shotzi prepares for her match against Lyra in the locker room. ## Number One Contender Match: Duke Hudson and Andre Chase (with Riley Osborne) vs Axiom and Nathan Frazer ## Axiom and Chase start with technical exchanges. Frazer joins with high-flying moves. Axiom and Frazer display teamwork with double dives. Chase and Duke regain control with power moves. Axiom and Frazer fight back with high-impact maneuvers, but Chase secures the win with a rollup on Frazer. ## WINNER: Andre Chase and Duke Hudson ## Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson attack Chase, Duke, Frazer, Axiom, and Riley, hitting the Magic Killer. Ilja Dragunov condemns Carmelo Hayes for his cowardly actions and challenges him to meet face-to-face next week. Thea vents her frustrations in the locker room, feeling like she's losing Jacy as a friend. Fallon Henley shares a past bad Valentine's Day date experience. ## Lash Legend (with Jakara Jackson) vs Kelani Jordan ## Lash dominates with power moves, including a uranage backbreaker and a splash. Jordan fights back with strikes and aerial maneuvers. Despite interference from Jackson, Lash finishes Jordan off with a choke slam for the win. ## WINNER: Lash Legend ## After the match, Kiana and Izzi check on Jordan, who pushes Kiana into Izzi to escape. Shotzi and Lyra Valkyria are seen walking backstage. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson discuss their plans to dominate the NXT tag team division in the Most Dangerous Parking Lot in Sports Entertainment. Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes will have a face-to-face confrontation next week, and Noam Dar will defend the Heritage Cup against a member of the No Quarter Catch Crew. ## Shotzi vs Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women’s Champioinship ## Lyra Valkyria faces Shotzi Blackheart in a competitive match, but Shotzi injures her knee during a hanging DDT on the apron. Medical staff and referees assist Shotzi to the back, and Ava announces an open challenge. Lash Legend answers the challenge. ## Lash Legend vs Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women’s Championship ## Lash and Lyra engage in a back-and-forth battle. Lash dominates early with power moves, but Lyra fights back with agility and resilience. Roxanne shows anger in the locker room. Lyra surprises Lash with a frog splash to secure the victory. ## WINNER: Lyra Valkyria ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE's live event business has been red-hot lately, riding a wave of increased popularity. Attendance is up for shows, and TV ratings are soaring across all three programs. ## This past Sunday night in Fresno, California, that trend continued, with a house show headlined by a street fight between Cody Rhodes and Shinsuke Nakamura drawing a massive crowd. ## According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, the Fresno show pulled in nearly 10,000 fans, marking the biggest non-Madison Square Garden house show attendance in decades. While Madison Square Garden holds special significance due to WWE's history there, this Fresno turnout stands out as an impressive feat on its own.## “They did almost 10,000 people, and that was the biggest house show crowd for any WWE show aside from Madison Square Garden, which, I’m not going to say doesn't count, but it's completely different. But it was the biggest house show crowd that they've done in the United States since August of 2001, which was right after the pandemic. ## They did like 10,000 people for a show in Detroit. And it's like Fresno is not exactly Detroit, and it's certainly not Madison Square Garden. Fresno has always been a good wrestling city overall, but not like a great wrestling city, but always a good one per capita. It usually does better than most cities of its size. But, 10,000 people for a house show, and it was just a normal house show. It was nothing.” ## Meltzer added, “They did 7500 and Oakland, on better than 7500 and Oakland on Saturday night as well, which I would have gone if it wasn't for the UFC. That's a great crowd for Oakland. It's a great crowd for our show. So WWE is on fire. They're on fire. They are so popular they sold out tonight in Anaheim [for Raw]," Meltzer stated. Transcription via WrestlingNews.co ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...