Akanksha Pandey

BY JITU JANGIR

New York Stock Exchange spectacle fades as McMahon departs under cloud of legal troubles. ## Though WWE and UFC's partnership seemed promising last year, their celebratory photo op at the Stock Exchange now feels overshadowed by recent events. ## Ex-employee Janel Grant's lawsuit alleging sexual trafficking and misconduct against Vince McMahon has rocked the wrestling world, leading to his formal resignation from both WWE and its parent company, TKO Holdings. ## McMahon vehemently denies Grant's claims, calling them baseless, but facing pressure from TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and President/COO Mark Shapiro, he stepped down, reportedly to protect the company's interests. ## Meanwhile, troubling revelations keep surfacing. TKO was apparently aware of McMahon's alleged behavior before the merger, and federal authorities are now investigating the lawsuit's claims. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Despite being WWE's flagship show with a dedicated weekly audience, Monday Night RAW saw its viewership drop this week. ## As reported by SpoilerTV, the February 5th episode averaged 1.890 million viewers, down from the previous week's 1.909 million. ## The decline extended to the key 18-49 demographic, with a 0.58 rating compared to the previous week's 0.61. Despite these drops, the episode offered several noteworthy moments. ## The "We Want Cody" movement gained significant traction, showcasing fans' strong desire for Cody Rhodes to conclude his storyline at WrestleMania 40 instead of The Rock. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

While in Phoenix for tonight's AEW Dynamite at the Footprint Center, Saraya, who joined AEW in 2022 following her retirement due to spinal stenosis, took a break from the squared circle to have some lighthearted fun on Tuesday night. ## In 2023, Saraya had her first shot at AEW gold during a thrilling triple threat match against Ruby Soho and then-champion Jamie Hayter at Revolution, but ultimately fell short. However, she later found redemption by capturing the Women's Title at All In. ## Her most recent in-ring action came on the January 10th episode of Dynamite, where she teamed with The Outcasts (Ruby Soho & Skye Blue) and Julia Hart, but their alliance fell to Anna Jay, Kris Statlander, Thunder Rosa, and Willow Nightingale.## However, Tuesday night belonged to playful antics. Saraya attended the Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks game, where she unexpectedly got into a playful tussle with the Suns mascot. In a hilarious display, she delivered a mock suplex onto a crash pad, but the mascot, clearly enjoying the moment, sprung right back up with laughter. To cap off the fun exchange, they even snapped a photo together. ## #AEW's @Saraya and @JustinRoberts are guests of the Phoenix @Suns at tonight's game ahead of TOMORROW's LIVE #AEWDynamite from the @FootprintCNTR!The action starts locally at 5:30pm MT, Get your tickets NOW!Wednesday Night Dynamite airs LIVE on TBS @ 8/7c with an overrun! pic.twitter.com/hklIiP2sur— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 7, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Speculation is running wild as AEW president Tony Khan promises a major reveal during tonight's Dynamite. ## Fans are buzzing with the possibility of landing either the legendary Mercedes Mone or NJPW's powerhouse Kazuchika Okada, both rumored to be eyeing a spot in the All Elite universe. ## But the excitement doesn't stop there! Khan's announcement could also hold the key to Dynamite's Boston debut, setting the stage for a triumphant homecoming for Mone.## The main event features a thrilling clash between Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page. The victor earns a coveted shot at the World Title, currently held by the formidable Samoa Joe at the upcoming Revolution event. ## #AEWDynamite TBSTOMORROW*With an Overrun!World Tag Team TitleRicky Starks + Big Bill vSting + Darby AllinCMLL/BCCWomen's World ChampionTimeless Toni Storm v Red VelvetDeonna Purrazzo on commentaryJericho v TakeshitaMy Big AnnouncementHangman v Swerve 3TOMORROW— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) February 7, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Discontent rumbles on amongst wrestling fans following the news that Cody Rhodes' anticipated "storyline completion" at WrestleMania 40 is being sidelined. The decision to have The Rock challenge Roman Reigns instead, despite Rhodes winning the Royal Rumble, has drawn significant backlash towards both The Rock and WWE. ## As it turns out, the Rock's involvement was a closely guarded secret, known only to a select few including Triple H, Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, and WWE President Nick Khan. This revelation further fueled fan frustration, who feel blindsided by the shift.## Fans have made their voices heard loud and clear: chants of "Rocky Sucks" erupted during Raw, various supportive hashtags have dominated social media for days, and live events continue to erupt in cheers for Rhodes. ## In a novel form of protest, fans are driving up sales of Rhodes' new t-shirt design on WWE Shop, sending a clear message of dissatisfaction with the booking change. ## Cody Rhodes has the top-selling t-shirt on WWE Shop right now. pic.twitter.com/bfaDSWykE0— Andrew Ravens l WrestlingNews.co (@Andrew_Ravens) February 7, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

NXT kicked off 2024 with a bang at their Vengeance Day PLE, electrifying the F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, TN. ## The main event saw NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov retain his title against Trick Williams, but the real shocker came after the bell, as Trick's tag team partner Carmelo Hayes betrayed him in a stunning twist. ## The entire card was packed with top-tier matchups. North American Champion Oba Femi faced off against the high-flying Dragon Lee, while the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Finals pitted the unlikely duo of Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin against Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. ## Breakker and Corbin emerged victorious, adding another chapter to Corbin's remarkable journey - the WWE Stats Twitter account revealed he's only the 7th star to lose in the finals and then come back to win it all, joining legends like Pete Dunne and Wes Lee. Corbin's last finals appearance dates back to 2015, where he and Rhyno fell short against Finn Balor and Samoa Joe. ## At #WWENXT Vengeance Day, @BaronCorbinWWE became the 7th Superstar to be a runner-up in a Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic one year, and then a winner of the tournament in a different year. Others on that list include @PeteDunneYxB, @ImKingKota, and @WesLee_WWE.— Wrestling Stats & Info (@WWEStats) February 5, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Wrestling veteran Justin Gabriel recently revealed a past altercation with current star Cody Rhodes. During his stint with WWE (2008-2015), Gabriel squared off against Rhodes multiple times, most notably in early 2012.## On Rene Dupree's podcast, Gabriel recounted a "tiff" with Rhodes that escalated to a physical confrontation. Apparently, Rhodes' creative input led to changes in storylines, which didn't sit well with Gabriel.## "Cody and I had a bit of a disagreement, nothing major," Gabriel clarified. "He changed some storylines with creative, which I wasn't thrilled about. Long story short, we ended up throwing punches. We settled it quickly, though. I doubt he even remembers."## Gabriel described initially mistaking Rhodes' aggression for a joke, leading to a push in self-defense. He then realized the seriousness of the situation, but his laughter further fueled Rhodes' anger. Thankfully, WWE legends Mark Henry and Booker T intervened before things got out of hand.## "I thought he was messing around at first," Gabriel said. "He swung at me, so I instinctively pushed him back. I'm no stranger to a fight, so my reflexes were quick. When I saw he was serious, I panicked a bit. But I just laughed it off, which apparently made him even madder. Luckily, Mark and Booker stepped in before things got ugly." ## This anecdote offers a glimpse into the high-pressure world of professional wrestling, where emotions can sometimes boil over. Fortunately, both individuals moved on without holding grudges. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Hyderabad, February 7 - The anticipation for Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa - The Rule is at an all-time high. Directed by Sukumar, the film is the second part of 2021's blockbuster Pushpa - The Rise, also starring Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles. ## Pushpa 2 is gearing up for its massive Pan India release on August 15, 2024, and it seems it won't end there. According to the latest Telugu media reports, Pushpa - The Rule won't be the conclusion of the story as there will be a third part of it as well. ## There have been rumours about the Pushpa 3 for a long time and it seems the reports were true. However, it is learnt that the third part won't start immediately and is expected to take a few years to start rolling due to other commitments of the actor and director. ## Allu Arjun, after Pushpa 2, will most likely team with director Atlee for an action drama film and at the same time, he is also in talks with Trivikram Srinivas and Boyapati Srinu for his next. The actor already has a film with Sandeep Reddy Vanga but that is unlikely to start rolling until the end of 2025. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 7 - Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor has broken a viewership record on Netflix. The action drama film scored the highest viewership for an Indian movie (direct or indirect) on the streamer in the first 10 days. ## Animal, which premiered on Netflix on January 26, has so far scored 39.3 million viewing hours from 11.7 million views in the first 10 days which is the highest ever for an Indian title. Previously, Yami Gautam-starrer Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (direct release) was the most-watched Indian title on Netflix in the first 10 days with 29 million hours. ## Among the post-theatrical Netflix releases, SS Rajamouli's mega-hit RRR was previously the number-one watched movie at the same time with 25.5 million viewing hours, a number Animal has beaten by a long margin. It scored 20.8 million viewing hours in the opening weekend, followed by 18.5 million in the second week (January 29 - February 4). ## Animal is trending in the top 10 list in 17 countries, including number-one in India, Sri Lanka, UAE, Maldives, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Mauritius. Other countries where the movie is trending are Australia, New Zealand, and Trinidad and Tobago, among others. ## Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Krishan Kumar and Murad Khetani under T-Series, Bhadrakali Pictures and Cine1 Studios, the movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri in key roles. It is about Ranvijay Singh, a violent man, who learns about an assassination attempt on his estranged father and sets out on a path of revenge and destruction. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

WWE just announced some special programming changes for next week's NXT and SmackDown, and it all boils down to one word: Elimination Chamber!## Fans attending tonight's NXT taping learned that next Tuesday's show will be a double tap, meaning they'll film both the February 13th and 20th episodes back-to-back. This suggests the February 20th episode won't be live, but pre-recorded.## SmackDown isn't escaping the double-duty treatment either. They'll also be taping both the February 16th and 23rd episodes next week, making the latter one pre-recorded as well. ## It's all to give WWE some breathing room as they head down under for the Elimination Chamber event on February 24th in Australia. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Carmelo Hayes didn't just betray Trick Williams during NXT Vengeance Day, he admitted during his February 6th promo that he was also the culprit behind Williams' backstage attack in October – the one that potentially cost him a championship opportunity at Halloween Havoc. ## While Williams initially harbored suspicions, Hayes cleverly diverted attention, only to deliver the ultimate betrayal when Williams was most vulnerable after his loss to Ilja Dragunov.## Hayes' promo served as a chilling declaration of his true nature. He dismissed any surprise over his actions, claiming he'd always been this way. He mocked Williams' brief reign as North American Champion, justifying his attack as putting him "back in his place."## Further manipulating the crowd, Hayes played Williams' theme song, fueling false hope for revenge before revealing his duplicity.## For now, Hayes basks in his apparent victory. However, the adage of "what goes around comes around" looms large, hinting at potential future consequences for his duplicity. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Liv Morgan's December arrest for possessing marijuana has been officially resolved. Court records confirm the case against her (real name Gionna Daddio) is closed. ## Originally arrested in Florida on charges of possessing a synthetic cannabinoid and marijuana (under 20 grams), the synthetic cannabinoid charge was dropped last month, leaving only the marijuana charge. This charge was transferred to a misdemeanor court due to its lesser severity.## On January 31st, the case concluded with Morgan entering a nolo contendere plea to the marijuana possession charge. This plea means she doesn't formally admit guilt, but accepts punishment. Despite this, she wasn't convicted and only faces a $543 assessment.## The arrest stemmed from a December 14th traffic stop where a sheriff's deputy noticed Morgan's vehicle weaving and detected marijuana upon approaching. A subsequent search discovered a vape pen and a small amount of marijuana.## Notably, WWE didn't take action against Morgan due to the arrest. Currently recovering from a shoulder injury, she made a triumphant return in the Royal Rumble, finishing among the final two competitors before being eliminated by Bayley.## Morgan now faces Zoey Stark in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match on Raw next week. Becky Lynch has already secured a spot in the Elimination Chamber match, where the winner challenges Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 40.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...