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BY JITU JANGIR

UFC fans in Miami, Florida, prepare for another exciting night of fights as UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 rolls into town. This stacked card boasts a highly anticipated rematch between reigning UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley and the number six contender, Marlon Vera. ## The main event promises fireworks as O'Malley seeks redemption after his first-round TKO loss to Vera back in 2020. However, Vera, known for his toughness and relentless fighting style, won't give up his shot at the title easily. ## Adding to the night's card, the co-main event features a lightweight clash between the number three contender Dustin Poirier and the number twelve ranked Benoit Saint Denis. UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2 takes center stage at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. ## The main event will be available for viewing on ESPN+ PPV starting at 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT. The earlier fights can be enjoyed progressively throughout the evening. Catch the exclusive early prelims on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT. The main prelims kick off at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+, joining the main channel at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT. ## UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2 Live Coverage ## Main Event ## Bantamweight Title: Sean O'Malley (c) vs. Marlon Vera ## ROUND 1: Low kicks are exchanged right away, met with loud cheers of "Ole" from the audience. Vera controls the center of the octagon as O'Malley changes stances and circles around the outside. They test each other with kicks, with Chito searching for a powerful oblique kick. O'Malley counters with a spinning back kick to the body.## Chito cleverly mirrors O'Malley's stance each time, preventing him from exploiting an open stance advantage. O'Malley lands a sharp right kick to the body. Vera remains patient, parrying O'Malley's attacks while offering minimal offense of his own, primarily kicks. He attempts a high kick combination, but O'Malley reads and blocks it.## O'Malley throws a left hook after shifting stances, but it misses. He then lands a body shot. O'Malley is measured but consistent with his attacks, while Vera remains cautious. O'Malley switches to southpaw and lands another clean left hook. Vera responds with a solid rear kick to the body and a surprising left hand over the top, which O'Malley narrowly avoids.## Vera focuses on attacking O'Malley's lead leg. O'Malley continues to switch stances, searching for openings. Vera remains disciplined, not reacting to O'Malley's feints. O'Malley lands another body shot followed by a jab and a low kick. He's finding success with a variety of strikes, while Vera stays patient with one minute remaining in the round. ## Vera's ability to mirror O'Malley's movement is impressive, preventing him from establishing a dominant rhythm. However, the champion lands two solid punches to the body and a rear kick. He attempts a high punch to close the round, but Vera dodges it. ## ROUND 2: In summary, O'Malley dominated the first round with his volume striking and speed advantage, while Vera struggled to keep up and relied heavily on his chin to absorb punishment. O'Malley effectively utilized jabs and kicks to maintain distance and build momentum, landing freely and showing confidence in his striking combinations. ## Vera attempted counters but was largely unable to mount significant offense. Despite a big knee from O'Malley and a cut on Vera, both fighters remained resilient. O'Malley ended the round strong, dropping Vera with a right hand, although it seemed more like an off-balance moment rather than a significant knockdown. ## ROUND 3: In the second round, Vera showed more aggression and attempted to draw O'Malley into a brawl, but O'Malley remained disciplined and focused on maintaining distance and using his range effectively. ## Despite Vera's efforts, O'Malley's volume striking and defense continued to control the fight. Vera managed to land some shots, but O'Malley's defensive skills and movement kept him mostly unscathed. The round ended with both fighters still standing, with Vera slipping at the end. ## ROUND 4: O'Malley looks gassed, but he's pacing himself well. Vera needs to step it up if he wants to win. He just threw a jumping knee, and O'Malley's movement is limited. O'Malley lands a jab and circles out, creating space. He counters with a right hand. Vera calms down, which stalls his offense.## Chito lands a good uppercut and charges again. O'Malley backs up, eating another knee. This is Vera's path to victory. O'Malley survives and fires back, finding space. Vera relentlessly pushes forward, and O'Malley clearly dislikes it, but he fights back.## This fight is a brawl now. O'Malley trips Vera and is bleeding from his nose. He keeps targeting the body. Vera piles on the pressure, and O'Malley is breathing heavily. His body language shows fatigue, but he's still throwing punches.## Vera is finally finding his rhythm. O'Malley shows grit and keeps hitting the body. He's slowly taking control of the round with his jab and body shots. Vera is tiring. O'Malley lands a clean jab. When the fight stays technical, O'Malley dominates. Vera tries to brawl again, but O'Malley showcases his impressive gas tank. Big punch from O'Malley! Vera is a tank, he can take anything.## Chito is a mess, but he doesn't care. He throws a left hook and connects. O'Malley fires back. This is an exciting fight! ## ROUND 5: O'Malley's jab is on point, following his corner's advice to fight strategically. Vera, however, isn't being reckless despite his instructions. And he gets rocked! O'Malley capitalized on Vera's opening.## Well, "rocked" is a strong word. Vera's moving away, but he's still mobile. Looks like O'Malley might have landed an eye poke. Vera's in full retreat now, turtling up against the cage. O'Malley's on the hunt, but staying at a safe distance.## Vera's bleeding heavily from his eye. It's questionable if he has any offensive capability left. He's backing away constantly, with O'Malley sticking to him like glue. O'Malley might be looking to knock him out, but Vera's still determined, so it's unlikely.## O'Malley's throwing punches in bunches now, staying within range. He seems confident Vera can't hurt him anymore. Maybe he's right. Except Vera lands a left that stuns him. O'Malley quickly returns fire though.## With 90 seconds left, O'Malley seems to have resigned himself to not getting a knockout. He's staying active but prioritizing safety. Vera throws a spinning body kick. O'Malley lands a combination. Vera's covering up a lot. Honestly, I'm not sure he can see clearly. Vera misses with a front kick. He's giving it his all in the final minute.## And a good knee from Vera pushes O'Malley back. But O'Malley fires back. Both men are trading body shots now. O'Malley's brawling at the end here. They're exchanging punches in the center, but this is clearly the champion's round. ## WINNER: Sean O'Malley (c) via Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–44) ## Lightweight: Dustin Poirier vs. Benoît Saint Denis ## ROUND 1: In a flurry of action, Poirier misses a left hook and BSD secures a double leg takedown. Despite Poirier's attempt to counter, BSD maintains control against the fence, delivering knees to the legs. Poirier manages to evade some strikes but gets caught by BSD's Thai clinch and knees. ## Despite being cut, Poirier retaliates with counter shots as BSD continues his relentless assault, landing hooks to the body and head. Poirier struggles under BSD's pressure, but manages to defend against a kimura attempt and withstands BSD's attacks until the end of the round. ## ROUND 2: Poirier's corner delivers a decisive message to abandon the guillotine tactic. Poirier recovers well and looks fresh. However, BSD takes control of the center and advances. Suddenly, Poirier lands a monstrous uppercut that sends BSD to the canvas. Yet, Poirier attempts another guillotine, which proves to be a terrible decision as BSD escapes and swiftly transitions to mount position.## Poirier finds himself in a precarious situation as BSD attacks his neck, but he manages to maneuver and get BSD against the fence. Despite eating an elbow, Poirier gets back up, only to face another onslaught from BSD.## In a bold move, Poirier strikes BSD with a body shot followed by a left hook, knocking BSD down. Though BSD quickly gets up and charges forward, Poirier lands a devastating right hook, ending the fight abruptly. BSD's exposed chin costs him dearly. ## WINNER: Dustin Poirier via KO (punch)RD 2, 2:32 ## Welterweight: Kevin Holland vs. Michael Page## ROUND 1: Michael opens in center stance, bouncing. Starts with a sharp leg kick. Holland counters with a jab. Michael keeps his hands low. Michael lands a clean right that finds Holland's mark. He throws in some showboating. Holland cuts the cage and throws wild punches to clinch. He gets it against the fence, but Michael secures an underhook. Short knees and shoulder bumps follow. Grappling for control, Michael gets double unders and breaks free. Michael with a right over the top, maintaining distance. Then a leaping elbow. Clinch initiated by Michael, followed by a left. Teep to the body then a left hand, all clean from Michael. He has a clear speed advantage. ## Holland chases Michael around the cage but misses and gets clipped by a big right hand. Another one lands. Michael connects with another leaping right. Holland chops his leg, but MVP recovers. They clinch again, Michael controls Holland against the fence. Trading short punches. Finally they separate with a minute left. Page lands another huge right hand. Holland chases but can't connect. Another right hand finds its mark. Holland clinches as Michael steps in, pushing him back to the fence. Bell rings before anything further develops. Page lands a final back elbow as they separate. ## ROUND 2: Page opens with a wheel kick, blocked by Holland. Holland lands a good right hand despite a comical jump to reach. They clinch, Holland lands knees but Page escapes with underhooks. Page maintains a wide distance, forcing a wary Holland to stay back. Another clean right from Page finds its mark as Holland steps in. Page feints and lands another right, backing Holland up with movement.## Huge mistake by Page! He attempts a spinning jump and falls, allowing Holland to jump on his back. Holland takes him down and attacks a choke. Page spins but eats big elbows from the dominant Holland on top control. Holland smothers and controls from top half guard. Page struggles with limited mobility. Holland lands big elbows but Page scrambles up with 2 minutes left.## Page lands a big right that cuts and staggers Holland. A monstrous right hand spins Holland's head but he charges forward, showing impressive chin. Page stays mobile. Holland lands a low kick. Another right by Page staggers Holland, followed by another. Holland is visibly hurt! He stumbles down but Page lets him up. Holland's stance betrays his discomfort. A monstrous back elbow from Page lands clean again. Incredible that Holland survives it, charging in as the bell sounds. ## ROUND 3: Page lands immediate right hand, trips Holland! Holland taunts him to fight, but Page avoids. They talk briefly. ## Page throws a missed uppercut. Holland takes his back! But Page stays upright and reaches the fence, trying to dislodge Holland's grip. Holland holds on tight. Suddenly, Page collapses to his knees. Holland adjusts position, then Page stands and breaks away quickly.## Another brutal right hand from Page hurts Holland. Another trip, and Holland beckons him again. Page showboats and walks away. Holland stands. Page throws a missed combo ending with a near-landing high kick. Holland looks demoralized and silent. Big body kick and showboating from Page. Nasty spinning elbow cuts Holland. Holland charges but MVP evades. Perhaps overconfident, Holland misses a right hand. They clinch, but MVP dominates. He pins Holland against the fence, stalling for time.## They break. Holland is slow and hesitant. Page lands a left. Holland clinches but lacks good position, allowing Page to break easily. Holland chases a mobile Page around the cage, eats another right hand. Clean uppercut by Page. Holland chases in vain. Holland's corner pleads for a strategy, but he seems outmatched. Holland resorts to running away and mocking Page with dancing. ## Leg kick, clinch at round's end. Fight over. ## WINNER: Michael Page via Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) ## Welterweight: Gilbert Burns vs. Jack Della Maddalena ## ROUND 1: Burns opens with a body kick followed by a calf kick, both connecting. Jack Della counters with a jab and keeps his guard tight. Burns throws another body kick. He attempts a high kick but Jack Della blocks it. Burns shoots for a takedown with a double leg. Jack Della defends but Burns maintains pressure, nearly getting his back. Jack Della scrambles up and uses the fence to avoid Burns' control. Burns stays aggressive but Jack Della secures an underhook. Jack Della throws a knee as Burns attempts a takedown. JDM executes a powerful throw, Burns stays on his feet but drops to a knee. Jack Della throws a hard knee that grazes Burns' head, nearly illegal but the fight continues.## Jack Della controls the center with jabs. He lands a clean right rear hand. Burns responds with a body kick and a right hand, spinning away. He throws another right, looking more aggressive. JDM times a counter perfectly as Burns pushes forward. Jack Della lands a strong hook to the body, pushing Burns back to the fence. He repeats the body shot as Burns struggles to land anything. Jack Della controls the distance, leaving Burns frustrated. Another body shot from Jack Della.## Burns throws a high kick that misses. He keeps throwing body kicks, staying active despite low impact. He successfully brings Jack Della in range and executes a powerful double leg takedown. Burns lands some good shots, including a big right hand, before the round ends. ## ROUND 2: Jack Della immediately claims the center and uses his jab. Burns feints kicks but gets no reaction. Jack Della lands a sharp jab as Burns steps in. He switches stances fluidly, confusing Burns. Burns attempts a tricky snatch single takedown and secures it.## JDM fights to stay upright but Burns controls him in a cradle with a locked arm. Jack Della frees his arm and reaches the fence, escaping Burns' control.## A brutal elbow lands from Burns as Jack Della approaches. Jack Della absorbs the impact but the area starts to swell. Jack Della unleashes a flurry of jabs, both one-twos. Burns throws power punches back but misses the mark. Jack Della targets the body with consistent straight punches.## Burns throws a blocked right hand, allowing Jack Della to land a clean body combo. Jack Della's boxing shines in this round. A hook forces Burns to retreat, followed by another body hook from Jack Della. He's making strategic choices.## A monstrous right hand from Burns connects with Jack Della, who absorbs it. But Burns capitalizes with a blast double takedown! Jack Della quickly transitions to a hip throw attempt. Burns stays with him as Jack Della goes to a knee, then secures a cradle again and gains dominant position. Burns transitions smoothly into mount! Jack Della tries to escape but Burns takes his back and cinches in a body lock. A dominant finish for Burns to close the round. ## ROUND 3: Jack Della controls the center, pushing Burns back. Burns stays active but gets hit by a right hand and a left hook. Jack Della uses sharp footwork but hesitates to attack. He seizes the moment! Burns throws a high kick, Jack Della counters and tags him! Burns shells up as Jack Della targets both body and head. Burns stumbles back, wobbly on his feet.## Burns attempts a double leg takedown. Jack Della defends but Burns maintains pressure. He pins Jack Della against the fence. Jack Della nearly goes down but stays upright. Burns starts bleeding but manages to take Jack Della down. They're in an awkward position by the fence as Jack Della tries to stand with his back against it. Burns controls Jack Della's legs tightly.## Jack Della shows frustration as Burns maintains leg control, trying to sweep. Burns transitions to a dominant position and looks for a hook but Jack Della stands up. Burns grabs Jack Della's waist and Jack Della throws a wild kick. Burns stays attached and attempts to take his back.## Burns struggles to establish dominant position but Jack Della spins out. Jack Della lands a massive knee that hurts Burns badly! Burns is in critical condition and JDM unleashes a flurry of strikes - elbows! Referee Mario Mazziota allows extra time for Burns to recover but he's out! A spectacular comeback finish by Jack Della Maddalena! ## WINNER: Jack Della Maddalena via TKO (knee and elbows)RD 3, 3:43 ## Bantamweight: Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong ## ROUND 1: Song wastes no time launching a leg kick. Yan responds with his own leg kick. Song counters effectively with a sharp left hook.## Song attempts a takedown, Yan lands a right hand over the top. The action remains intense in the opening minute as they size each other up. Yan throws a low kick followed by a quick left hand. Yan switches to body jabs. Song misses a wild right hand. ## Song steps in for a double-leg takedown but changes course, landing a slightly awkward but effective left hand. Yan targets the body with consistent jabs. Song throws a combination but Yan blocks it effectively. Song lands a leg kick and follows up with another well-timed left hook as Yan attempts a calf kick.## Yan lands a solid body kick but seems overly cautious. Yan throws another couple of kicks, one to the body and one to the leg. Song reacts quickly, catches the leg kick, and takes Yan down. Yan uses a hook to get back on his feet, but Song maintains control. Yan manages to stand again, but Song continues to hold onto the waist lock. Yan executes a gramby roll attempt, but Song stays on him. Yan finally gets back to his feet but absorbs a few decent right hands from Song in the process.## With 30 seconds remaining, Yan desperately tries to regain control but misses his strikes. Song swings back with heavy punches. Yan attempts a single leg takedown transitioning to a trip at the round's end, but Song displays good balance and stays upright. ## ROUND 2: Yan establishes control in the center of the ring, motivated by his corner's criticism. Song lands a strong left hand immediately but follows with a failed takedown attempt that leads to an exchange of punches. Yan seems a step behind, reacting defensively to Song's proactive offense. Song corners Yan and lands a clean right hand before disengaging.## Yan responds with a well-timed uppercut at the end of a 1-2 combination. Song counters with a left hand, but Yan lands another uppercut as Song dips low. The uppercut becomes a target for Song, who lands a powerful overhand right. The fight becomes more of a brawl, with Yan effectively targeting the body and trading blows with Song. Song clinches, but Yan maneuvers to the fence with Song maintaining a waist lock. Yan throws elbows back to break the clinch, targeting Song's arm.## Another sharp uppercut and a left hand land for Yan, who's finding his range and reacting less to feints. The fight is paused momentarily due to a tape issue with Yan's gloves. After a brief repair, the action resumes.## Yan lands a solid right to the body, followed by another. As Song dips for a takedown, Yan cleverly trips him down. Song quickly gets back up, but Yan is finding momentum. Song attempts a single leg takedown, but Yan spins out and delivers a powerful kick to Song's body. Song's pace is visibly slowing, and Yan lands a sharp jab. Song maintains pressure, but Yan effectively mixes up his attacks and reads Song's offense better.## Yan unleashes a good combination, and Song's punches appear labored and overextended. Yan stays in close quarters, tagging Song with two powerful uppercuts and a body shot. Song fires back with a big overhand right, but Yan displays excellent head movement. As Song steps in, Yan beautifully changes levels for a spectacular takedown. He takes dominant guard position and lands elbows. Song is cut and appears less mobile, while Yan surges forward, firmly back in the fight. ## ROUND 3: Song maintains pressure with jabs, but Yan spins him and delivers a body kick. Song, despite slowing down, barely blocks a wheel kick from Yan. Song invites Yan to attack. Song presses forward and lands a solid left hand. He attempts a single leg takedown, but Yan maintains balance, escapes, and lands a left of his own.## Yan throws another uppercut followed by a single-leg trip attempt, which Song blocks. The round's pace is remarkable. Song relentlessly marches forward. Yan rolls with the punches and lands a good left hand inside. He secures a single leg takedown but Yan escapes. Another uppercut from Yan, who's recovering his breath. Song lands a right as Yan throws a leg kick. Despite fatigue and visible cuts over both eyes, Song continues to press forward.## Yan's jab and right hand find their mark repeatedly. Song tries to turn the fight into a brawl, but Yan controls the distance with his superior range. Song charges into a clinch, but Yan shrugs him off and lands a sharp elbow. He then drops for a single leg takedown, transitioning to a sacrifice roll, and ends up in dominant top position!## Yan smothers a fading Song from the top half guard, raining down elbows. Song manages to return to guard, but Yan maintains control. With 30 seconds left in the round and victory within reach, Yan transitions to side control and lands a clean elbow. Song scrambles to his knees, but time is running out. Yan secures a D'Arce choke just before the buzzer to seal the win. ## WINNER: Petr Yan via Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) ## Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+ / ESPNews) ## - Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes defeated Jailton Almeida TKO (punches) RD 2, 0:36 ## -Women's Flyweight: Maycee Barber defeated Katlyn Cerminara via Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) ## - Lightweight: Mateusz Gamrot defeated Rafael dos Anjos via Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) ## - Bantamweight: Kyler Phillips defeated Pedro Munhoz via Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) ## Early preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+) ## - Light Heavyweight: Philipe Lins defeated Ion Cuțelaba via Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) ## - Middleweight: Michel Pereira defeated Michał Oleksiejczuk via Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) RD 1, 1:01 ## - Heavyweight: Robelis Despaigne defeated Josh Parisian via TKO (punches) RD 1, 0:18 ## - Catchweight (127 lb): Asu Almabaev defeated C.J. Vergara via Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) ## - Women's Flyweight: Joanne Wood defeated Maryna Moroz via Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) ## Keep refreshing the page! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The stage is set for a colossal clash at WrestleMania 40, as Seth Rollins officially accepted The Rock's tag team challenge on the latest episode of SmackDown. This high-stakes encounter pits Cody Rhodes & Rollins against The Rock & Roman Reigns on Night One of the grandest stage of them all. ## The Rock, wielding his power as a TKO Board member, threw down a gauntlet. Should Reigns overpower Rhodes at WrestleMania Night Two, a loss would bar Rhodes from any future Universal Championship opportunities. But that's not all. The Rock threatened to dismantle Rollins' World Heavyweight Championship if he and Rhodes emerged defeated. ## Tensions soared as all four superstars collided in the ring. The Rock ignited a verbal inferno by calling Rhodes a "mistake," referencing the 20-year age gap between him and his siblings.## This insensitive jab provoked Rhodes, who retaliated with a resounding slap. It's worth noting that Cody and his sister Teil are actually three years apart in age. ## Stay tuned to sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

This Friday's episode of SmackDown promises high drama and explosive returns! Here's a look at what's confirmed. ## Bayley vs. Dakota Kai: Tensions erupt in a grudge match as Bayley and Dakota Kai collide in singles competition. Kai's recent betrayal, siding with Asuka, Kairi Sane, and IYO SKY in Damage CTRL, will undoubtedly fuel the flames of this highly anticipated bout. ## Rey Mysterio Returns: The masked marvel, Rey Mysterio, makes his long-awaited return after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him since November. Fans eagerly await his next move and potential rivalries. ## The Bloodline Appears: Roman Reigns and The Rock, the formidable duo known as The Bloodline, are set to grace SmackDown with their presence. Their motives and potential announcements remain to be seen. ## WWE SmackDown (3/15) ## Bayley vs. Dakota Kai## Rey Mysterio to return## The Bloodline (Roman Reigns & The Rock) to appear## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

WrestleMania anticipation reaches a fever pitch as the rivalry between Cody Rhodes & Seth "Freakin" Rollins and the formidable duo of The Rock & Roman Reigns intensifies. ## The Rock, acknowledging Roman as the Tribal Chief, solidifies their family bond against their challengers. With both the Undisputed WWE Universal Title and the World Heavyweight Title on the line at WrestleMania, The Rock throws down a gauntlet: a tag team match against him and Reigns on WrestleMania Saturday. ## Responding to Rhodes' initial one-on-one challenge, The Rock proposes a high-stakes alternative. If Rhodes and Rollins can defeat him and Reigns, The Bloodline will be barred from interfering in the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match. ## However, a win for The Rock and Reigns transforms the main event on Sunday into a "Bloodline Rules" match, where anything goes for the notorious faction. The Rock threatens closure for Rhodes and Rollins if they refuse the challenge. ## Determined to stop The Bloodline, a more unified Rhodes and Rollins appear on SmackDown to accept the challenge. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The 2024 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is shaping up, with Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center set to host the event on April 5th, following SmackDown on WrestleMania weekend. ## While inductees like The US Express (Mike Rotunda & Barry Windham), Bull Nakano, and Paul Heyman have already been announced, more names are expected in the coming weeks.## Adding another layer of intrigue, The Rock's recent return to WWE in a significant role has sparked speculation about his influence on this year's Hall of Fame class. ## He not only rejoined the TKO Board of Directors but also secured the intellectual property rights to all Rock-related names and terminology. Rumors suggest he's even slated for a tag team match with Roman Reigns against Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania.## According to reports from Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp, The Rock may have had a say in selecting the Hall of Fame inductees. One source hinted that the remaining announcements would be indicative of his influence, while another suggested his input extended to the entire class, though this hasn't been fully confirmed. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

WWE fans might be witnessing the beginnings of a character change for Bianca Belair. During tonight's episode of SmackDown, Belair displayed a more ruthless side, hinting at a potential heel turn.## The seeds were sown backstage as Naomi watched an interview with Bayley, who expressed regret for her past actions as leader of Damage CTRL. Naomi offered sympathy, but Belair remained unmoved.## Belair pointed out Naomi's absence during Bayley's "reign of terror," suggesting Naomi wouldn't have escaped Bayley's wrath either. This lack of forgiveness and a focus on personal gain are hallmarks of a heel character.## Adding fuel to the fire, Belair currently lacks a confirmed opponent for WrestleMania 40 despite being prominently featured in promotional materials. This could be a deliberate move to build anticipation for a potential rivalry born from her shifting attitude.## Whether Belair fully embraces the villain role or not remains to be seen, but her recent behavior has certainly sparked conversation among WWE fans. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Social media sensation turned WWE phenom, Logan Paul, continues to rack up wins. ## This week on SmackDown, he announced a major partnership that cements his place as a true force in both the entertainment and business worlds. ## Paul, the reigning WWE United States Champion, returned to Dallas, the city where he debuted at WrestleMania 38. He kicked off SmackDown by addressing the WWE Universe, expressing his passion for the company before unveiling a bombshell announcement tied to his business ventures.## The charismatic champion revealed a landmark deal between his highly successful energy drink brand, PRIME Hydration, and WWE. PRIME Hydration has become an official sponsor of the wrestling giant.## To mark this momentous occasion, Paul proudly displayed a giant PRIME logo emblazoned in the center of the ring, signifying its presence at future WWE shows and upcoming pay-per-view events. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, March 8 - Ajay Devgn-fronted supernatural thriller Shaitaan is off to a very good start at the box office. The Vikas Bahl's directorial, riding high on critics' reviews, surprises by exceeding trade expectations. ## According to early estimates, Shaitaan scored around 14-15 crores net collection which is a very good start for a thriller genre. The movie showed signs of a good start through pre-sales but strong walk-ins throughout the day, especially in evening and night shows, pushed the collection to a very good level. ## The traditional Friday release of the film benefitted from the Maha Shivratri holiday in some parts of the country. The very good opening has set the stage for the film for a fantastic weekend which could be around 55-60 crores net. The initial word of mouth is on the positive side. ## Meanwhile, Yami Gautam-fronted Article 370 starts the third weekend with a good hold, scoring 1.50-1.75 crores net on its third Friday. The total collection stands at 59.50+ crores net after 15 days as the movie is looking to finish over the 70 crores mark. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

The Great One's electrifying return to WWE continues to generate buzz, with reports suggesting the iconic "Rock Concert" segment might be making a grand comeback.## Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's recent appearance stole the spotlight, even overshadowing the anticipation for Cody Rhodes' WrestleMania 40 debut. Now, a month into his return, The Rock has firmly established himself as a villain, aligning with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. This return blends his classic 90s heel persona with the larger-than-life Hollywood Rock.## Adding fuel to the fire, Wrestle Votes on Twitter hints at the much-anticipated return of "The Rock Concert" on next week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown. The official announcement might even come during this week's show, further electrifying the Memphis crowd.## "According to sources, the much-anticipated return of 'The Rock Concert' could light up next week's SmackDown, live from Memphis, TN. I'm told this idea has been brewing for weeks, with a possible announcement of it tonight on SD," the report suggests. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The WWE Universe is gearing up for the upcoming 2024 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, set to take place on April 5th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ceremony will be a star-studded night, held just before WrestleMania XL Night 1, and will be livestreamed for fans around the world.## The night promises to celebrate the careers of legendary figures in professional wrestling. As of now, 5 inductees have been officially announced. On March 4th, the iconic manager and former promoter Paul Heyman was revealed as the first inductee. The following day, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H announced the induction of Bull Nakano, a former WWF Women's Champion. The Ringer reported that The U.S. Express will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024. ## More inductees are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks, leading up to the ceremony. Fans can expect a night filled with emotional speeches, legendary highlights, and a celebration of wrestling history. The ceremony will air live on Peacock in the United States and the WWE Network internationally, following the conclusion of SmackDown. ## WWE Hall of Fame (2024) Inductees List Image Inductee Inducted by WWE recognized accolades Paul Heyman Roman Reigns Former manager and commentator for the American Wrestling Association and World Championship WrestlingOwner and operator of the former Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion, which was founded in PhiladelphiaFormer on-screen general manager of WWE's SmackDown brandFormer color commentator for Monday Night RawManager of Brock Lesnar, Big Show, CM Punk, Rob Van Dam, Kurt Angle, Steve Austin, Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Roman Reigns and The Bloodline stable, amongst others. Bull Nakano Madusa One-time WWF Women's Champion1994 Slammy Award winner for Most DevastatingRecognized as having won women's championships in Japan, Mexico, and the United States Thunderbolt Patterson Scott Spears Recognized as having won championships across North America. Lia Maivia The Rock Posthumous inductee: One of wrestling's first female promoters. Ran Polynesian Pro Wrestling (PPW), a territory of the National Wrestling Alliance in Hawaii, in the mid-1980s. Her promotion ran a show called Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling on the Financial News Network. ## WWE Hall of Fame (2024) Category Image Inductee Inducted by WWE recognized accolades Group The U.S. Express (Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham) TBA WWF World Tag Team Championship (2 times) ## WWE Hall of Fame (2024) Category Image Inductee Inducted by WWE recognized accolades Celebrity Muhammad Ali Lonnie Ali Posthumous inductee: Three-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Olympic Gold Medalist Competed in “The War of the Worlds” against Antonio Inoki, a match dubbed by WWE as "MMA's first big fight" Special guest referee in the WrestleMania I main event. Guest of honor in the Collision in Korea event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The WWE Hall of Fame is about to welcome another legendary tag team: The US Express, comprised of Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham. ## Debuting at the historic WrestleMania I, The US Express left their mark on sports entertainment. Their entrance, fueled by Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA," set the tone for their exciting and entertaining matches throughout the 1980s.## Rotunda and Windham's legacy goes beyond charisma. As two-time World Tag Team Champions, they battled against iconic duos like Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik and The Dream Team (Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake).## Family is a strong theme for The US Express. Windham's father, Blackjack Mulligan, is a WWE Hall of Famer himself (part of The Blackjacks). Windham was previously inducted in 2012 as a member of The Four Horsemen.## The Rotunda family lineage continues in the new generation. Mike Rotunda's sons, Windham (named after Barry) and Taylor, are better known to WWE fans as Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas, respectively.## The US Express' pioneering spirit and in-ring contributions paved the way for future tag team success in WWE. Their well-deserved induction into the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame is a testament to their lasting impact.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE has confirmed plans for its upcoming return to Saudi Arabia, locking in a May 25th date. This event falls directly before rival promotion All Elite Wrestling's (AEW) Double or Nothing event scheduled for May 26th. ## The Saudi Arabia show builds upon WWE's existing 10-year partnership with the Saudi General Sports Authority, which sees the company host two premium live events (PLEs) in the country each year.## This news comes after earlier reports suggesting WWE was targeting a May return to Saudi Arabia. The official date coincides with the schedule outlined in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter by Dave Meltzer.## Here's an updated look at WWE's 2024 PLE schedule:## Saturday, April 6th: NXT Stand & Deliver (Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA) ## Saturday & Sunday, April 6th & 7th: WrestleMania 40 (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA)## Saturday, May 4th: WWE Backlash France (LDLC Arena, Lyon-Decines, France)## Sunday, May 26th: Saudi Arabia PLE (location TBA)## Sunday, May 26th: NXT Battleground (Enmarket Arena, Savannah, GA)## Saturday, July 6th: Money in the Bank (Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)## Sunday, July 7th: NXT Heatwave (Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)## Saturday, August 31st: Bash in Berlin (Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin, Germany)## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...