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Naomi defeated Alba Fyre in the Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. ## With an unfortunate injury to Shotzi, the Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches underwent a bit of a switch-up, and Naomi found herself contending with Alba Fyre. ## Naomi, aiming to mark her first singles match since her return at the Royal Rumble on a winning note, faced the formidable opponent, the dangerous Fyre. ## However, defying all the odds, Naomi emerged victorious after applying a head scissors driver followed by a submission, forcing Alba to tap out. Now, she joins Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan, and Tiffany Stratton in the Elimination Chamber match. ## .@TheTrinity_Fatu is BACK and she's ON FIRE! 🔥🔥🔥Is Naomi's next stop #WWEChamber: Perth or will @wwe_alba cut her comeback short? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/J7XmdBhhBT— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The upcoming Women's Elimination Chamber match in Perth, Australia, got hotter with the addition of a new competitor, determined to grab the golden opportunity within the unforgiving steel structure. ## This week's SmackDown saw a thrilling qualifier match between the seasoned Zelina Vega, vocal about her main event aspirations, and the SmackDown newcomer Tiffany Stratton, eager to unleash "Tiffy Time" on the blue brand. ## Both Superstars locked horns in a fast-paced, athletic battle, throwing everything at each other to secure the coveted spot. The tension escalated further with Legado del Fantasma's imposing presence ringside, including Angel, Berto, Elektra Lopez, and even Vega's former ally, Santos Escobar. ## However, the scales tipped when Vega's own LWO faction intervened, supposedly ensuring a fair fight. Ironically, a heated exchange with Lopez distracted Vega, leaving her vulnerable to Stratton's signature moonsault. The rising star pinned Vega, securing her ticket to the Chamber. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The Road to WrestleMania 40 continues to intensify as WWE rolled into SmackDown this week! With Elimination Chamber looming in Perth, Australia, the stakes were high as Judgment Day's "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio clashed with the experienced Kevin Owens.## Both Superstars had their sights set on claiming a coveted spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber Match, guaranteeing a shot at Seth Rollins' World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40.## Owens, determined to reclaim his main event status, went head-to-head with Dominik, fueled by his desire to break free from his father's shadow and etch his own championship aspirations. It was a tightly contested battle, showcasing technical prowess and breathtaking maneuvers from both competitors. Even R-Truth, who'd sought Dominik's alliance for weeks, made a surprising ringside appearance.## In a dramatic climax, Dominik attempted to employ a steel chair, handed to him by R-Truth after the crowd's pleas. However, Truth's conscience got the better of him, leaving Dominik vulnerable. Recognizing the opportunity, Owens capitalized with a devastating pop-up powerbomb, securing the crucial victory.## With this win, Owens joins Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, LA Knight, and Bobby Lashley in the grueling Elimination Chamber Match. ## "You wanna be part of Judgment Day? Get me a chair!" @DomMysterio35 promises @RonKillings a spot in #TheJudgmentDay if he helps him win... DON'T DO IT TRUTH! 🙏😩#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/fVft4SdAZ0— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Shotzi Blackheart took to social media following her unfortunate knee injury during the February 13 NXT TV tapings. ## The injury occurred during a scheduled championship match against Lyra Valkyria, forcing the bout to be abruptly stopped as officials rushed to her aid.## This incident not only affected the planned NXT broadcast on February 20 but also resulted in Shotzi being pulled from the Women's Elimination Chamber qualifying match on SmackDown, scheduled for February 16. Zelina Vega stepped in as her replacement.## While remaining mum on the specifics of her injury for now, Shotzi expressed her disappointment at missing the SmackDown match, promising a more detailed update in the future. ## "I don’t have much to say right now other than I am devastated. It’s heartbreaking to be missing my Elimination Chamber opportunity tonight. But I just wanted to wish all the women competing good luck. I’ll open up more about how I’m feeling and my injury later," she wrote. ## I don’t have much to say right now other than I am devastated. It’s heartbreaking to be missing my Elimination Chamber opportunity tonight. But I just wanted to wish all the women competing good luck. I’ll open up more about how I’m feeling and my injury later. @WWE— Shotzi (@ShotziWWE) February 17, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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tonight's show is not only packed with star power like The Rock and Roman Reigns, but also features some intriguing faces from NXT. ## According to the Wrestling Observer, NXT regulars Dante Chen and Javier Bernal will be gracing the ring. These two have been tearing it up on NXT Level Up, and tonight they get a chance to shine on the big stage. ## Making his highly anticipated TV debut is Beau Morris, one half of the electrifying Bayou Boys tag team (alongside Hayden Pittman) who have been turning heads at NXT live events. ## And the NXT momentum doesn't stop there. Tag Team Champion Bron Breakker is also in the house, fueling speculation about a possible jump to the main roster. Plus, whispers abound about Baron Corbin potentially rejoining the big leagues after impressing officials with his teamwork alongside Breakker.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Post Malone is making a major splash in WWE 2K24! ## The Grammy-nominated musician is more than just lending his iconic tunes to the game's soundtrack. He's also stepping into the virtual ring as a playable character, ready to take on all challengers.## This exciting collaboration between WWE and 2K Games marks a first for the franchise, blurring the lines between music and wrestling and amplifying the in-game experience for fans. ## Below check out the full announcement from WWE and 2k; ## MUSIC MEGASTAR POST MALONE CURATES SOUNDTRACK TO WWE 2K24 AND JOINS PLAYABLE ROSTER## Executive Soundtrack Producer will be available for purchase in post-launch DLC pack## Today, 2K announced the WWE 2K24 Soundtrack, curated by music icon Post Malone. An avowed fan of both WWE and the WWE 2K franchise, Post Malone took on the role of Executive Soundtrack Producer and assembled an eclectic collection of songs across a variety of genres including rock, country, rap, electronic music, and pop. In addition to his soundtrack duties, the music megastar will also appear as a playable character in WWE 2K24, and will be available for purchase in a post-launch DLC pack.*## “The secret to a great video game soundtrack is a little something for everyone and for every mood. It gets you excited and it gets you pumped up to play,” said Post Malone. “This has been a total blast. We have a lot of cool ideas, so I’m super excited.”## “Austin’s passion for music is on full display with the artists and songs he chose for WWE 2K24, which accurately reflects the current soundscape of WWE,” said Neil Lawi, Head of Music, WWE. “It’s been so much fun working alongside him to make this all come to life and more so to witness the excitement it brings him. We are just getting started.”## The WWE 2K24 soundtrack features 12 songs, including:## Post Malone - Chemical;## Post Malone - Laugh It Off;## 100 gecs - Hand Crushed By A Mallet;## Busta Rhymes - Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See;## Colter Wall - Motorcycle;## Grimes - Genesis;## Militarie Gun - Do It Faster;## Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs - Big Rig;## Speed - Not That Nice;## Turnstile - Mystery;## Tyler Childers - House Fire;## Yeat - Bëttr 0ff.## Three editions of WWE 2K24 will be available:## The Deluxe Edition will be available digitally worldwide, and physically in the US and select territories, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024*, and will be available physically for the rest of the world on Friday, March 8, 2024;## The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available - in digital format only - worldwide on Tuesday, March 5, 2024;## The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available worldwide on Friday, March 8, 2024.## Additional information on the WWE 2K24 roster, Superstar ratings, DLC, and more will be shared soon.## For more information on WWE 2K24, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K24 and #FinishYourStory.## Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).## *Playable character Post Malone is available via separate purchase of a post-launch DLC pack. Base game required to access DLC content. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.## **WWE 2K24: Deluxe Edition (Physical) available on March 5, 2024 at select retailers in the US, Canada, UK, Republic of Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. See local retailer store or site for details. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Unfortunately, injury woes continue to plague wrestler Nikkita Lyons. Just months after returning from a serious knee injury, she's once again sidelined. ## Lyons began her training in 2018, debuting as "Faith The Lioness" in Women of Wrestling. After impressing in tryouts, she joined WWE in 2021 and quickly made her NXT TV debut.## However, her momentum was halted in January 2023 by a torn ACL and meniscus. After months of rehabilitation, she triumphantly returned to action on December 12th and continued competing in several matches. Yet, her most recent bout on January 9th against Blair Davenport marked another setback.## Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer confirms Lyons has sustained another injury, though details remain unclear. As always, we extend our sincerest wishes for a full and speedy recovery. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Masked luchador Rey Mysterio is nearing a comeback to WWE television, potentially within weeks. ## He's been recuperating from a November knee surgery following his title loss to Logan Paul in Saudi Arabia. ## Mysterio was written off SmackDown via a surprise heel turn by Santos Escobar, who attacked him due to perceived favoritism towards Carlito. This storyline is expected to resume upon Mysterio's return.## Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer reports, "Mysterio's return now looks to be in a few weeks. He initially aimed for late January but is nearly ready."## Rey Mysterio's WWE Championships and accomplishments ## Mysterio has claimed the WWE Championship once, the World Heavyweight Championship twice, the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice, the WWE United States Championship three times, the WWE Cruiserweight Championship three times, and the WWE Tag Team Championship four times.## Additionally, he has won the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship once.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Las Vegas - February 16, 2024 - Former WWE announcer Kevin Patrick (real name Kevin Egan) didn't waste any time finding new pastures after his release last month. ## Patrick, who took the reins as the lead announcer for Monday Night Raw a few years back, was let go as part of a recent shakeup in the WWE announce team. ## Initially, WWE pinned high hopes on Patrick, even partnering him with veteran Michael Cole to mentor him and accelerate his development. ## However, plans changed in January when Cole was pulled from SmackDown, leaving Patrick to prove his mettle on the blue brand. Unfortunately, his stint was short-lived, leading to his release.## No rest for the weary, Patrick quickly snagged a lucrative opportunity with Major League Soccer. He'll be taking the helm as the host of "MLS 360" on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass, joining a talented team including Sacha Kljestan, Kaylyn Kyle, and Bradley Wright-Phillips.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Pro wrestling fans were left reeling after The Rock's triumphant return took an unexpected turn on SmackDown. Facing criticism for challenging Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, The Rock swerved expectations, aligning himself with The Tribal Chief instead. This sudden shift set the stage for a potential tag team match pitting the Samoan duo against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. ## According to wrestling insider Dave Meltzer, the mastermind behind this dramatic pivot was none other than The Rock himself. Meltzer reports in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the iconic wrestler not only proposed his own heel turn, but also pitched the tag match concept featuring the 2024 Royal Rumble winner and current World Heavyweight Champion.## Meltzer hints at deeper motivations behind the decision, suggesting undisclosed factors influencing the timing. However, he confirms that The Rock advocated for stepping aside from the Reigns match, paving the way for Cody Rhodes' inclusion. Additionally, the idea for the epic tag team main event at WrestleMania 40 stemmed from The Rock's creative vision.## While the official confirmation of the tag match remains pending, both The Rock and Reigns are scheduled to appear on SmackDown tonight. This highly anticipated event is likely to shed further light on whether WrestleMania 40 will witness this historic showdown unfold. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Former WWE superstar CM Punk, currently sidelined due to a triceps injury, hasn't lost his knack for stirring up controversy and injecting humor into the wrestling world. Recently, Punk took aim at some of WWE's biggest names, drawing parallels between The Rock, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes, and the famous Kardashian family. ## During the WrestleMania XL Kickoff Press Conference, Punk, alongside Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, and Big E, made his presence felt by expressing his desire to witness Cody Rhodes delivering a punch to The Rock's mouth, a comment that certainly raised eyebrows among fans and fellow wrestlers alike. ## Despite his injury, Punk hasn't shied away from the spotlight. Taking to his Instagram story, he shared a series of photos. One featured Cody Rhodes, another showcased The Rock and Roman Reigns, and the final one depicted Khloe Kardashian holding the WWE Golden Title. In a witty comparison, Punk captioned the images, "Wrestling has more than one Royal family." ## This playful jab at wrestling's elite families didn't go unnoticed. Fans took to social media to share their reactions, with many finding Punk's comparison both amusing and thought-provoking. ## Interestingly, Punk's Instagram antics come amidst revelations about his abandoned WWE plans prior to his injury. While details remain scarce, speculation runs rife about what WWE has in store for Punk upon his much-anticipated return to the ring. ## “Wrestling has more than one Royal Family”CM Punk out here being unserious on his IG Stories😂😂 pic.twitter.com/FzNzNnrEfj— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) February 15, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...