Akanksha Pandey

BY JITU JANGIR

The WWE SmackDown episode scheduled for January 12, 2024, promises an exciting lineup with three highly anticipated matches.## To kick things off, a renewed clash between Bianca Belair and Bayley is set to unfold. Both competitors are determined to build momentum as they approach the 2024 Royal Rumble Match.## Adding to the intense atmosphere, the Latino World Order's dynamic duo, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro, will face off against the formidable pairing of Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo. Accompanying Garza and Carrillo is none other than former Latino World Order member Santos Escobar, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the showdown.## Rounding out the card is a compelling singles bout featuring Cameron Grimes and Grayson Waller. As the WWE SmackDown unfolds, fans can expect a night filled with fierce competition and thrilling rivalries. ## WWE SmackDown (January 12) Updated ## - Cameron Grimes vs. Grayson Waller ## - Bianca Belair vs. Bayley ## - LWO (Joaquin Wilde & Cruz Del Toro) vs. Los Lotharios (Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo) (w/ Santos Escobar) ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

During WWE SmackDown New Year's Revolution, Paul Heyman, the outspoken advocate for the Universal Champion Roman Reigns, addressed the recent return of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to WWE and his subtle reference to Reigns. ## Roman Reigns chose to remain silent during the episode, but Paul Heyman was ready to share his perspective on The Rock's mention of the Head of the Table. According to Heyman, The Rock invoked Roman Reigns' name because he aspires to sit at the head of the table. However, Heyman emphasized that the only way to earn that seat is to be invited to a dinner of relevancy, a privilege The Rock has not been extended and will not be in the future. Heyman dismissed The Rock's intentions, stating that he was merely seeking to make headlines.## In his trademark style, Heyman delivered a witty remark about going viral, asserting that the only two ways are to date Taylor Swift or call out Roman Reigns. The reference to Reigns as the key to achieving notoriety in the WWE landscape is a testament to the Universal Champion's dominant position. Heyman highlighted that various superstars, including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Cody Rhodes, and the recently returned CM Punk, have sought relevance through Roman Reigns.## Acknowledging Punk's return, Heyman humorously detailed the evolution of their relationship from best friends to advocate and, finally, to wise man.## Looking ahead to the upcoming match between LA Knight, AJ Styles, and Randy Orton, Heyman confidently declared that no matter who emerges victorious, Roman Reigns is poised to "smash" them at the WWE Royal Rumble. This strong statement sets the stage for a potential showdown between Reigns and The Rock at a future WWE event.## The Rock made a noteworthy return to WWE on Monday's WWE Raw, interrupting Jinder Mahal and leaving a lasting impression with his iconic People's Elbow. As he exited the arena, The Rock posed a rhetorical question, asking if he should sit "at the head of the table," a clear nod to Roman Reigns and a potential clash in the future. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The WWE landscape witnessed the return of the formidable tag team, Authors of Pain (Rezar & Akam), during the New Year's Revolution edition of WWE SmackDown. Their reemergence was marked by a calculated assault on Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins).## Karrion Kross, accompanied by the returning Paul Ellering, joined forces with AOP in this unexpected alliance. AOP's devastating Super Collider incapacitated The Street Profits, while Kross asserted his dominance by laying out Bobby Lashley. ## The groundwork for this alliance was laid on the December 22 episode of WWE SmackDown when Kross cryptically hinted at the need for "authors" to craft his grand proclamation.## It's noteworthy that Authors of Pain, former NXT and WWE Raw Tag Team Champions, were released by WWE in September 2020. However, reports from Fightful Select indicated that they were present at the WWE Performance Center in August 2022 and had officially re-signed before the onset of 2023. Their return signals a renewed chapter in their WWE journey, promising to bring a heightened level of intensity and competition to the tag team division.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Kevin Owens has secured a showdown with Logan Paul at the Royal Rumble after overcoming Santos Escobar, flanked by his newfound allies Angel Garza and Humberto Carillo. The intense competition culminated in Owens delivering a decisive Stunner to secure the victory. ## This win sets the stage for a clash with Logan Paul for the WWE United States Championship at the Royal Rumble. Rather than waiting for the Royal Rumble event, Owens seized the opportunity to confront Logan immediately after the match. ## Logan, who was at ringside to witness the contest determining his opponent at the Royal Rumble, found himself on the receiving end of Owens' ire. In an unexpected turn, Owens silenced Logan with a powerful punch, utilizing the cast on his previously broken hand.## It's worth noting that Kevin Owens' hand had suffered a fracture at the hands of Grayson Waller from A-Town Down Under. Despite this setback, Owens exhibited resilience and determination, triumphing over three opponents in the tournament to determine the new contender for Logan's championship. ## Owens secured victories against Austin Theory on December 15, Carmelo Hayes on December 22, and ultimately Santos Escobar in the latest encounter. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, January 5 - Shah Rukh Khan stamped his authority at the box office in the year 2023 by delivering three back-to-back big successes in the form of Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. Pathaan started the year with a whole lot of action in January, followed by Jawan to elevate it to the next level in September, the superstar concluded the year with Dunki, which arrived with a plethora of emotions with its endearing story. ## While Dunki is currently running successfully in theatres, an absolutely exciting update has arrived for the fans as Pathaan and Jawan are also running in selected cinemas across the nation. Since there is no movie of SRK in 2024, this is indeed a moment to cherish for the fans as they can enjoy the action of Pathaan and Jawan with a lot of emotions of Dunki.## As reported earlier, Shah Rukh Khan ruled the box office in 2023 by delivering a staggering 2600+ crores gross worldwide with Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. It all began with Siddharth Anand's directorial spy actioner which grossed over 1050 crores worldwide and became the highest-grossing film of SRK before Jawan bettered these numbers to make over 1150 crores worldwide and ended as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023. ## Dunki, directed by maverick Rajkumar Hirani, is currently playing in theatres with a worldwide gross collection of over 400 crores. The return of Pathaan and Jawan to the theatres will give fans to enjoy the once-in-lifetime success of SRK who made his comeback in 2023 after 4 years of exile. ## Dunki features an ensemble cast, including Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover, along with Shah Rukh Khan. A Jio Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films presentation, Dunki is produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan and Written by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, January 5 - Pan India superstar Prabhas has stamped his authority once again in Nizam with his latest blockbuster Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire which has crossed 100 crores gross mark in this region. ## The Baabubali star, after a few disappointing outings in the past, makes a roaring comeback with his latest action drama which is nearing the 600 crores gross mark at the global box office. In Nizam alone, the movie has crossed the 100 crores gross mark, including share of over 70 crores. ## Salaar: Ceasefire is only the third film ever to reach the milestone of 100 crores gross in Nizam, after RRR, and Baahubali. With this, Prabhas has become the only actor to have two films in this prestigious box office club which has been a hard nut to crack. ## Directed by Prashanth Neel, Salaar has grossed around 220 crores in two Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), including a share collection of around 145 crores in 14 days. Overall, it has grossed approximately 446 crores at the domestic box office, and around 130+ crores overseas for 576+ crores worldwide in 14 days. The movie is expected to breach the 600 crore mark this weekend. ## 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗔 𝗚𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥#BlockbusterSalaar crosses the 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝑪𝑹𝑶𝑹𝑬 𝑮𝑹𝑶𝑺𝑺 in Nizam 🔥🔥- https://t.co/N5FRW6NoU6Nizam Release by @MythriOfficial 💥#Salaar #SalaarCeaseFire#Prabhas #PrashanthNeel… pic.twitter.com/xlPeEg1mZn— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) January 5, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here is the full Match Card for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on March 4, 2024, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. ## 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 ## Singles Match: Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre ## While securing victory at the Elimination Chamber propelled Drew McIntyre into a coveted WrestleMania title shot against World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins, his triumph hasn't quelled his penchant for antagonizing fellow Superstars.## This belligerent streak was recently on display during a heated verbal exchange with Jey Uso, which ultimately escalated into a physical altercation backstage. ## WINNER PREDICTION: Drew McIntyre via DQ ## Singles Match: Becky Lynch vs Nia Jax ## In the immediate aftermath of a tense encounter with Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley, foreshadowing their forthcoming WrestleMania clash, Becky Lynch found herself on the receiving end of a brutal sneak attack perpetrated by Nia Jax. ## Later that evening, Lynch, fueled by righteous anger, retaliated against "The Irresistible Force" during Jax's match against Liv Morgan, launching a fierce counteroffensive. ## WINNER PREDICTION: Becky Lynch ## Predicted Match Card ## * Coming Soon! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on March 1, 2024, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ. ## 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 ## Street Fight: Carlito vs Santos Escobar ## "The rivalry between Legado del Fantasma and the LWO escalates with each passing week, fueled by the bitter feud between Carlito and Santos Escobar." WINNER PREDICTION: Carlito ## Bayley & Dakota Kai vs. Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) ## Dakota Kai was attacked by Damage CTRL, leading Bayley to join Kai in a tag team match against the Kabuki Warriors (Kairi Sane & Asuka) on the March 1 episode of WWE SmackDown. ## There are additional factors at play as well. The tag clash will mark Kai's first bout since May 2023, when she suffered an ACL injury and was not medically cleared to compete. ## WINNER PREDICTION: Bayley & Dakota Kai ## The Rock Appears ## The Rock will be making an appearance on the show. ## Predicted Match Card ## * Coming Soon! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Los Angeles, January 5 - Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and director Trivikram Srinivas' action drama Guntur Kaaram is having a good buzz among the audiences and is all set to a very good start at the domestic and overseas box office this Sankranthi festival. ## "Guntur Kaaram" will have its USA premiere on January 11, and the booking of the same opened on a very good note. According to Venky Box Office, the pre-sales of the film for the premiere is approximately $320K (2.50 crores) from around 12.5K tickets sold in North America. ## The film has witnessed a very good jump in pre-sales over the last couple of days as more shows are being added regularly. The movie is all set to open over $1 million premiere in North America. Mahesh Babu's films have done well in NA in the recent past and "Guntur Kaaram" is expected to join the long list of successful films. ## The advances at the Indian box office are yet to open as the makers are awaiting the government order for ticket price hikes. The full-fledged bookings are expected to open by January 8/9, and once it opens, a bumper response is very much expected, especially in Telugu states. ## Directed by Trivikram and produced by Haarika & Hassine Creations, the movie stars Sreeleela and Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female leads. Thaman S has composed the music for the film that is scheduled to release on January 12. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Los Angeles, January 5 - The global box office in 2023 witnessed a jump of 31% as estimated from the previous year 2022, according to estimates released Thursday by leading U.K.-based analytics firm Gower Street (via The Hollywood Reporter). ## The report suggests that the global box office revenue in 2023 hit $33.9 billion, a gain of 31% over 2022's $25.9 billion, but was still 15% behind the average of the three years before the pandemic (2015-2019). Despite the sharp rise in 2023, the box office is yet to match the level of pre-pandemic.## The Hollywood Box Office jumped to $9.05 billion in 2023, an increase of 21% from 2022. The non-Hollywood revenue made a roaring comeback last year with a jump of 35% to $24.8 billion over 2022. According to Gower Street, China was the biggest contributor with $7.71 billion, an enormous 83% gain over 2022 and only 6% behind the pre-pandemic 2017-2019 average. ## Outside Hollywood and China, the box office jumped by 20% to $17.1 billion from 2022. The Indian box office gained around 8% to $1.40 billion from 2022. ## In 2023, Warner Bros. "Barbie" ($1.44 billion) and Universal/Illumination's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.36 billion) were the two films which grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Christopher Nolan's biographical drama "Oppenheimer" was third with $952 million globally followed by "GoTG Vol. 3" with $845.6 million, and "Fast X" with $704.8 million, at 4 and 5 respectively. ## The Global Box Office Performence Post-Pandemic - ## 2023 - $33.90B## 2022 - $25.90B## 2021 - $21.30B## 2019 - $42.30B (best year ever)## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

WWE fans were taken by surprise when it was announced on December 15 that Charlotte Flair would be sidelined for nine months due to a knee injury sustained on the December 8 episode of WWE SmackDown. As she prepared for surgery this week, Charlotte shared a heartfelt message on social media, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support from her family, friends, and fans. ## In her message, Charlotte acknowledged the flood of positive messages and beautiful flowers, revealing that it took her a few days and numerous tears to process the situation. The WWE icon, known for her strength and resilience, admitted to feeling truly scared for the first time, both of the unknown and the prospect of losing her identity as an athlete.## The setback, both mental and physical, hit Charlotte hard as she approached 2024. She reflected on the rollercoaster that was 2023 but also saw the injury as an opportunity to stop, refocus, rebuild, and ultimately conquer once again. Charlotte expressed gratitude for the camaraderie in this year's SmackDown locker room, emphasizing the joy of being a fan-favorite for the first time in her career.## "I have been a bad guy for most of my career but this year was different for me. I CHERISHED every hug, high-five and fist pump this year at live events and for the first time in my career felt comfortable in my own boots being the good guy," Charlotte shared candidly.## Promising to work relentlessly over the next nine months to return as the best version of herself, Charlotte left her fans with an inspiring quote, "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life, as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed."## As the WWE Universe wishes Charlotte Flair a swift recovery, all eyes will be on her triumphant return in 2024. Sacnilk extends its best wishes to the Queen for a speedy recovery and a successful comeback to the ring.## Family, Friends & Fans,THANK YOU for all the positive, beautiful messages & flowers🙏🏻 I feel supported in every way. It has taken me a few days and many MANY tears to wrap my head around everything. I happen to be an expert in overthinking and this is the first time I’ve ever… pic.twitter.com/ygNiKm5sui— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) January 5, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

In the buildup to WWE's upcoming Royal Rumble event on January 27th, CM Punk's return to the ring has injected a fresh wave of excitement into the wrestling world. As anticipation grows for the Rumble, Punk finds himself in the spotlight, with a potential showdown against Seth Rollins on the horizon. The two have a history fraught with tension, and Punk addressed the situation candidly during WWE's 2024 Preview Special.## During the interview, Punk didn't shy away from expressing his belief that he played a pivotal role in paving the way for Seth Rollins' success in the wrestling industry.## “I’m in a position where I feel strange vocalizing it, but Seth is a guy, at least I felt ten years ago that he’s a dude that I don’t think he would have gotten the opportunities he’s gotten if it wasn’t for me, you know. That might hurt some people’s feelings, but facts are facts, they don’t care about your feelings.”## Despite Rollins' public criticisms, labeling Punk as a "cancer" and urging him to stay away from WWE, Punk remains nonchalant about Rollins' opinions. He emphasized that Rollins' true feelings are not his concern.## "If Seth Rollins is WWE World Heavyweight Champion and stands in CM Punk’s way, then they can figure things out in the ring." ## With both Punk and Rollins confirmed participants in the Royal Rumble matches, the WWE Universe eagerly awaits the potential clash between these two dynamic personalities. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...