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BY JITU JANGIR

The AEW Rampage episode on Friday, January 12 got an average of 396,000 viewers on TNT, which is a 2.5 percent drop from the previous week but is the second-highest number of viewers since October 13. ## Rampage secured the 15th spot on the daily sports ratings chart with a 0.12 rating in the 18-49 demographic. This is a 14.3 percent decrease from last week, but it ties as the second-highest rating since the October 13 episode. ## During the same time, Rampage faced off against an NBA game on ESPN, which had a 0.38 rating in the 18-49 demo and an overall average of 1.12 million viewers.## When compared to the corresponding week in 2023, Rampage experienced a drop of 22.8 percent in overall viewership and a 7.7 percent decrease in the 18-49 rating. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

On Friday night, WWE SmackDown garnered an average of 2.384 million viewers on Fox, marking a 3.3 percent decline from the previous week's New Year's Revolution episode. Despite the drop, this still stands as the second-highest viewership for SmackDown since October 13. ## In the 18-49 demographic, SmackDown recorded a 0.64 rating. This represents a 4.5 percent decrease from the previous week but ties for the second-highest rating since the September 15 episode featuring a surprise appearance by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.## SmackDown not only secured the top spot in the key demo across all of network television but also led the daily sports chart, encompassing both network and cable sports programming. The nearest competition was an NBA game on ESPN, which averaged a 0.38 rating.## In comparison to the same week in 2023, SmackDown's overall viewership experienced a 2.5 percent increase, while its 18-49 rating saw a substantial rise of 16.4 percent.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Two title matches are confirmed for the upcoming Vengeance Day event in Tennessee. ## At the conclusion of Tuesday's show, Roxanne Perez emerged victorious in a battle royal, securing her position as the new number one contender for Lyra Valkyria’s NXT Women’s Championship. Earlier in the episode, Ilja Dragunov and Trick Williams solidified their matchup for the NXT Championship on February 4, a bout initially slated for New Year’s Evil. ## The final four participants in the battle royal included Perez, Kelani Jordan, Kiana James, and Fallon Henley. The match transitioned into a fatal four-way, concluding with Perez pinning Jordan to earn the title shot. A contract signing between Perez and champion Lyra Valkyria is scheduled for next week’s NXT. ## During the show, Dragon Lee issued a challenge to Oba Femi for a rematch for the North American Championship. Femi declined the immediate challenge, expressing consideration for a match at Vengeance Day. ## The updated card for NXT Vengeance Day on February 4 is as follows: ## -NXT Championship: Ilja Dragunov defends against Trick Williams ## -NXT Women’s Championship: Lyra Valkyria defends against Roxanne Perez.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The semifinals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic are now determined after Tuesday's WWE NXT episode. ## Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams and the LWO's Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde secured their spots in the 2024 Dusty Classic semifinals with victories on Tuesday's show.## Hayes & Williams secured their semifinal berth by defeating the team of Edris Enofe & Malik Blade. Meanwhile, the LWO bested Chase U's Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne to advance in the tournament.## In the upcoming semifinals, the LWO's Del Toro & Wilde will face Hayes & Williams in a match whose date is yet to be announced, but it is likely to take place on the January 30 WWE NXT episode.## On the other side of the Dusty Classic bracket, Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin are set to clash with Nathan Frazer & Axiom in the other semifinal, scheduled for the January 23 WWE NXT show.## The Dusty Classic finals are slated to occur at WWE NXT Vengeance Day on Sunday, February 4.## During this week's NXT show, two title matches were also confirmed for Vengeance Day: Ilja Dragunov defending the NXT Championship against Williams, and Lyra Valkyria putting the NXT Women's title on the line against Roxanne Perez. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Cora Jade will be sidelined for an extended period. Prior to a number one contender’s battle royal for the NXT Women’s title on Tuesday’s show, announcers confirmed Jade's ACL tear suffered at a house show last Saturday. ## The injury occurred during a match against NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria in Dade City, Florida. Despite the setback, announcers acknowledged Wren Sinclair as the one who replaced Jade in the battle royal after defeating her in the aforementioned match.## Sinclair, formerly known as Madi Wrenkowski with previous appearances in NWA and AEW, made her debut on the show. Later on Tuesday, Jade shared an image of her knee in a brace on social media, captioned with, “It is only after we’ve lost everything that we are free to do anything.” ## Roxanne Perez emerged victorious in the battle royal on NXT, securing her position as the new number one contender. She is set to challenge Valkyria for the NXT Women's Championship at NXT Vengeance Day on February 4 in Clarksville, Tennessee. ## It is only after we’ve lost everything that we are free to do anything pic.twitter.com/tpyGgKg1ZW— Cora Jade (@CoraJadeWWE) January 17, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here are the full results for this Wednesday's AEW Dynamite Episode which is slated to air live on January 17, 2024, at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC. ## AEW Dynamite airs every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on TBS in the United States. In Canada, AEW Dynamite is available through the TSN website. In India, AEW Dynamite airs on Eurosport every Thursday at 6:30 AM IST. ## The show is available on the TSN Direct streaming service at 10 pm Eastern, the same time that the show will air live on TNT and FITE TV. ## AEW Dynamite Results January 17, 2024: Highlights ## Christian Cage (AEW TNT Champion) w/Nick Wayne and Killswitch vs Dustin Rhodes ## Cage starts aggressively, taking advantage of a kick to Rhodes. They brawl outside, with Rhodes slamming Cage into the announcer's table and steel steps. Back in the ring, Cage gains control with a top-rope move during a picture-in-picture segment.## Rhodes rallies, hitting a Natural Kick and a suplex from the top. Wayne and Killswitch interfere, but Rhodes fights back. Cage, using a turnbuckle distraction, secures the win with a second Killswitch. ## WINNER: Christian Cage ## Renee Paquette interviews Swerve Strickland, who dismisses the main event, emphasizing his focus on the title. He acknowledges Adam Page's skills but asserts that Page couldn't beat him. ## Switching to Chris Jericho, he blames Don Callis for the tag team title loss and vows revenge. Matt Sydal interrupts, challenging Jericho for Rampage, and Jericho accepts. ## Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta w/Chuck Taylor vs Penta and Komander ## Cassidy and Penta showcase their unique styles. Komander intervenes, diving onto Cassidy, but Trent turns the tide with a half and half suplex. After the break, Komander targets Trent, but Cassidy and Penta enter the fray. Cassidy and Trent combine for a beach break and Orange Punch, securing the victory with Trent's pin on Komander. ## WINNER: Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta ## Roderick Strong and The Kingdom interrupt The Best Friends and Cassidy. Roddy accuses Cassidy of avoiding him and declines an immediate match, scheduling it for Revolution. In the backstage interview, Adam Page dismisses Swerve's focus, stating he only thinks about being the world champion.## A tribute for Jay Briscoe follows, and Mark Briscoe gives a heartfelt speech. The Young Bucks, now Nicholas and Matthew Jackson, discuss rumors and justify challenging Sting. They express a shift in their vision for AEW and denounce the old guard, including Sting, in a pure heel promo. ## The Mogul Embassy (Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, and Toa Leona) w/Prince Nana Ring of Honor World 6 Man Champions vs Bullet Club Gold (Jay White, Austin and Colton Gunn) ## White and Leona kick off, but Leona dominates early. Kaun takes over, and the Acclaimed use quick tags to control Cage. Colton runs wild after a tag, but chaos ensues with everyone hitting finishing moves. In the distraction, Nana and Bowens get involved with a belt, but Jay secures the victory with a Blade Runner on Kaun. ## WINNER: Bullet Club Gold ## Singles Match: Deonna Purrazzo vs Anna Jay ## Purrazzo and Anna start with technical exchanges. Purrazzo targets Anna's arm, but Anna counters with a neckbreaker. After the break, Purrazzo delivers clotheslines and a knee lift, transitioning into an arm bar. Anna attempts a comeback, but Purrazzo locks in the Venus De Milo for the win via submission.## WINNER: Deonna Purrazzo ## Top Flight (Dante and Darius Martin) vs Private Party (Brother Zay" Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) ## Darius and Zay start with technical exchanges, leading to high-flying moves from Private Party. In the picture-in-picture, the action continues with Darius focusing on Zay's arm. After returning to full screen, Quen impressively counters with dives and a 450 splash. Private Party executes Gin and Juice, and Quen sneaks in a pin with the ropes for the victory. ## WINNER: Private Party ## AEW World Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. HOOK ## Hook aggressively starts against Joe, but Joe dominates early on. They brawl outside, with Joe delivering a uranage on the announce table. Hook barely makes it back in at the nine-count. Joe continues the assault but Hook fights back, attempting Redrum. Joe counters, locks in the Coquina Clutch, and Hook passes out, giving Joe the win. ## WINNER: Samoa Joe ## After Hook's request for sudden death, Joe hits a muscle buster. Hook, determined, struggles to his feet and invites Joe for more. Adam Page enters the ring, and Swerve Strickland and Price Nana watch from the crowd. The crowd cheers for Swerve, and Page assists Hook as the show concludes. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Hyderabad, January 16 - Superstar Mahesh Babu's Guntur Kaaram has another good hold at the domestic box office and the movie is inching closer to 100 crores net mark in India within the first week despite the mixed reviews from critics. ## The action drama film continues to benefit from the Pongal holidays, scoring an estimated 11-12 crores net (13-14) collection on its first Tuesday/fifth day. The holiday period plus the stardom of Babu is proving to be a saving grace for the movie after getting a mixed reception. ## The total collection of Guntur Kaaram has reached over 94+ crores net (111 crores gross) after 5 days, per estimates, and it will top 100 crores net by tomorrow. The Pongal holidays and the coming weekend should ensure a hit verdict of the film, which could have easily collapsed in a normal week with the kind of drop it had on its second day. ## Meanwhile, director Prashanth Varma's Hanuman continues to riot and has another super solid day at the box office. According to early estimates, the superhero movie scored around 12.50-13.50 crores net (14.50-15.50 crores gross) on its fifth day in Telugu and Hindi, pushing the total net to over 68.50+ crores (81 crores gross). ## The Telugu version continues to put up a solid show as it scored an estimated 10+ crores net (12 crores gross) on Tuesday (total 49.50+ crores), getting the benefit of a holiday in Telugu states while the Hindi version witnessed a drop of around 25% today for an estimated 2.50-2.75 crores net, pushing total Hindi net to over 18 crores.## Hanuman is proving the biggest hit among the other Sankranthi releases this year by a good margin and it is likely to top Guntur Kaaram in the overall collection soon. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is under evaluation following an injury suffered on Raw last night.## Rollins successfully defended his title against Jinder Mahal in Monday's main event. During the match, there was a moment where Rollins, after executing a Lionsault, began favoring his knee. The commentary team noted a possible tweak in his knee.## According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Rollins is scheduled to undergo an MRI to assess the extent of the issue. The MRI will determine whether it's a minor concern or a more significant problem.## Bryan Alvarez shared, "I just heard that [Rollins] got backstage, and I mean, he was walking on it." ## Meltzer added, "I just know he’s getting an MRI. Then we'll find out. Basically, I was told that it could be something minor, it could be something worse. We won’t know until the MRI result comes back."## After the conclusion of Raw, Rollins addressed the crowd, expressing gratitude for their attendance despite the cold weather. Notably, Rollins was seen limping at the end of his speech. The anticipated direction for WrestleMania 40 appears to be Rollins vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship, a match WWE has been building up since Punk's return at Survivor Series. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Brock Lesnar is making his return to WWE television after a hiatus of five months. ## In Monday's Daily Update, Dave Meltzer reported Lesnar's imminent return to WWE TV, emphasizing that it will happen "very soon." Further details were provided on Wrestling Observer Radio, indicating that Lesnar's comeback is expected at any moment. If Lesnar is slated for the Royal Rumble, his return to WWE programming could be anticipated as early as next week. ## The timing is crucial, and it's noted that this week might not have been ideal for Lesnar's return, considering potential competition from a football game and the Emmy Awards. Therefore, the speculation is that if Lesnar is gearing up for the Rumble, next week would be the opportune moment.## If his return is scheduled shortly after, it could potentially occur a couple of weeks later. Regardless, Lesnar's return is imminent. The focus now turns to who he will face, with the presumption that he might participate in the Rumble itself. ## The Royal Rumble event is set to take place at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Saturday, January 27. Notable wrestlers like Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, and Gunther have already declared their participation in the men's Rumble match.## Lesnar's last wrestling appearance was at SummerSlam in August, where he faced Cody Rhodes. The two engaged in a three-match program, concluding with Rhodes securing a victory at SummerSlam. Following their match, Lesnar displayed respect towards Rhodes by shaking his hand. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

TNA has joined forces with StarTimes, ushering in exclusive TNA coverage to Africa in 2024.## This partnership will showcase TNA IMPACT!, along with TNA+ Specials and Pay-Per-View Events, reaching over 30 countries and connecting with 45 million users across the continent. ## TNA Partners with StarTimes, Bringing Exclusive TNA Coverage to Africa in 2024## The Agreement will Broadcast TNA IMPACT!, as well as TNA+ Specials and Pay-Per-View Events to More than 30 Countries and 45 Million Users Throughout the Continent## TORONTO (January 15, 2024) – TNA Wrestling (formerly IMPACT Wrestling)—a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment and a division of Anthem Sports Group— announced today a partnership with global entertainment platform StarTimes, bringing exclusive TNA content to more than 30 countries throughout Africa in January 2024.## The agreement further extends TNA’s reach, making the world-class wrestling organization’s flagship weekly series TNA IMPACT! widely available to over 45 million users in locations such as Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa and the Ivory Coast, among many others. As part of the deal, StarTimes viewers will also be able to enjoy exclusive TNA+ specials and hard-hitting Pay-Per-View events, including landmark spectacles such as Bound For Glory.## Since its inception in 2002, TNA has established itself as one of the largest professional wrestling organizations in the world, and the premier destination for wrestling fans. Fueled by blockbuster stories, marquee matchups and larger-than-life personas, TNA’s roster puts the spotlight on some of the industry’s brightest stars, boasting international talent that includes Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Eric Young, Eddie Edwards, Moose, Josh Alexander, Jordynne Grace, Gisele Shaw, Frankie Kazarian and more.## “Africa has long-boasted a passionate wrestling audience, who have warmly embraced our programming and our athletes,” said TNA Wrestling President Scott D’Amore. “We are proud to partner with StarTimes to bring exclusive TNA content to subscribers throughout the continent, and we hope they will enjoy the exciting plans we have in store for what promises to be one of our biggest years yet!” ## “We very much look forward to working with TNA Wrestling in 2024 and bringing our audiences exciting wrestling programmes. It’s also our honor to have so many thrilling events and star wrestlers on our platform. By cooperating closely with TNA Wrestling, we aim to expand the influence and fans base of wrestling in Africa continent through this partnership,” said Ben Li, StarTimes Sports Broadcasting & Production Center Director. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Kota Ibushi is scheduled for surgery. ## Taking to social media, Kota Ibushi shared that he is set to undergo surgery on January 17. The wrestler faced Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH The New Year, where he sustained an ankle injury. ## Post-match, he struggled to stand and was subsequently hospitalized. Pro Wrestling NOAH revealed that he was diagnosed with a right tibiofibular ligament tear and a right ankle lateral ligament complex injury.## Ibushi is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is best known for his tenure with New Japan-Pro Wrestling (NJPW). After having a successful career in NJPW, he debuted in AEW on the July 13, 2023, episode of Dynamite. ## お久しぶりです。異常に長く感じる。今まで通りにはいかない。明日の手術が成功しますように。歩ければそれでじゅうぶん。他には何もいらない pic.twitter.com/ZHVTfEoJXL— 飯伏 幸太 (@ibushi_kota) January 16, 2024 ## Sacnilk will offer further updates on Ibushi as more information becomes available. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Seth Rollins has maintained his WWE World Heavyweight Championship status for several months and recently faced Jinder Mahal in a title match on RAW. After the bout, Rollins expressed gratitude to the live audience once the show concluded.## In this week's Monday Night RAW episode, Rollins defended his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Jinder Mahal in the main event, where many hoped the Modern Day Maharaja would emerge victorious. Despite interferences from Indus-Sher, Damian Priest, and Drew McIntyre, Rollins ultimately secured the win. Following the conclusion of RAW, Rollins addressed the audience in a promo.## Acknowledging the chilly weather, Rollins thanked the fans for braving it to attend the show. Notably, Rollins displayed a noticeable limp after concluding his promo.## "Wow, it’s cold as hell outside. But, it’s pretty damn hot in here now. And I want to take a second from all of us in WWE to say thank you guys for coming out tonight, thank you for braving the weather, please everyone – get home safe, we love you. We’ll see you soon, thank you guys."## Reports have surfaced about a possible leg injury suffered by Seth Rollins, and a medical evaluation will determine the extent of the injury. The outcome remains uncertain as time progresses. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...