Jayant Somalkar

BY JITU JANGIR

This week's episode of WWE Raw saw an unscripted exchange of words between CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins. The segment aimed to build hype for WrestleMania 40, where Punk will serve as the guest commentator for the World Heavyweight Championship match between Rollins and McIntyre. ## Things got interesting when Punk, known for his outspoken nature, took a swipe at McIntyre's past. He questioned who exactly anointed McIntyre as the "Chosen One," a thinly veiled reference to former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. ## Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer shed light on the backstage reaction to the unscripted segment. While the talent was given creative freedom, Punk's reference to McMahon reportedly caused some concern. Meltzer revealed that mentioning McMahon's name is apparently discouraged on WWE television. ## Fortunately, McIntyre managed to navigate the potentially awkward situation by shifting the focus away from the name itself. The segment ultimately achieved its goal of generating buzz for the upcoming WrestleMania match, with no reported backstage heat despite the unscripted moment. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Monday Night Raw saw a memorable segment featuring CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins engaged in a heated war of words. The segment culminated in the announcement of Punk as the guest commentator for the upcoming World Title Match at WrestleMania 40, where Rollins defends the title against McIntyre.## According to reports, the talent was provided a general framework for the segment, allowing for some creative freedom. However, this unexpected extension impacted the rest of the show's flow.## Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer confirmed that the Ivy Nile vs. Candice LeRae match was cut short, along with the DIY match. Meltzer elaborated that while the talent went slightly over time with the main segment, there wasn't any backstage negativity. ## Apparently, the production team anticipated the segment might run long and pre-planned entrances for some matches to occur during commercial breaks to compensate for lost time. ## While the Ivy Nile match was significantly shortened, and the DIY match saw reduced in-ring action, the overall show received positive ratings. Meltzer concluded by highlighting the adaptability of the production team and the lack of backstage heat over the adjustments. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The latest episode of WWE Raw was a night of shock and brutality, bookended by two unforgettable segments involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes. ## Raw kicked off with Rhodes addressing the WWE Universe in the ring. However, his moment was cut short by a surprise appearance from The Great One himself. The Rock delivered a chilling message to Rhodes in a hushed tone before leaving him visibly confused. ## As the night drew to a close, tensions flared once again between Rhodes and Jimmy Uso. The two engaged in a brawl that spilled out of the ring and throughout the arena. Just when it seemed things couldn't get any more intense, The Rock emerged. ## What followed was a vicious assault by The Rock on Rhodes. The Final Boss dominated the beatdown, tossing Rhodes around the arena and culminating with a brutal attack against a tour bus. With Rhodes bleeding from his forehead, The Rock delivered a menacing message, rubbing his blood on his weight-lifting belt and uttering, "I kept my promise to Mama Rhodes." ## The Rock and Roman Reigns will clash against the team of Rhodes and current World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in a Night 1 headliner that promises to be nothing short of epic. ## On his Instagram, The Rock confirmed the whispered message he delivered to Rhodes earlier in the night: "Tonight, I’m gonna make you bleed." ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock) ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The City of Brotherly Love is gearing up for a huge wrestling event as construction for WrestleMania 40 gets underway at Lincoln Financial Field. The two-night event, taking place on April 6th and 7th, will see WWE's biggest stars clash in the ring. ## Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will defend his title against Cody Rhodes in a highly anticipated rematch from last year's WrestleMania. While it's currently a standard singles match, the possibility of a "Bloodline Rules" stipulation looms if Reigns and The Rock emerge victorious in their tag team clash against Rhodes and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins on Night One. ## Images and videos shared on Twitter offer a glimpse into the construction of the WrestleMania 40 stage. Following a decade-long tradition, the ring will be covered by a canopy, while the entrance ramp will be a towering structure, potentially blocking off a portion of the lower seating area. Another new look at the set construction for WrestleMania features the T and L letters for the logo. ## A hallmark of WrestleMania sets is their incorporation of the host city's essence. With Hollywood's cinematic backdrop for WrestleMania 39 and New York's iconic landmarks gracing WrestleMania 29. ## Excitement Builds for The Grandest Stage of Them All With the stage taking shape and the main event confirmed, anticipation continues to rise for WrestleMania 40. ## Here's another new look at the set construction in progress for WrestleMania - the T and L letters for the logo are up!pic.twitter.com/LOhCX4FZym— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) March 27, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

A heated exchange backstage on AEW Dynamite has set a singles match for the upcoming Rampage this Friday, March 29th. Dustin Rhodes will step back into the ring for a one-on-one encounter against The Butcher. ## This will mark Rhodes' first foray into singles competition since his six-man tag team outing alongside The Von Erichs on February 16th's episode of Rampage. ## The nature of the backstage confrontation that led to this match remains undisclosed, but it has clearly stoked the fire for a potential grudge match. ## AEW Rampage airs every Friday at 10 pm ET on TNT in the United States. It is AEW's second weekly television show, positioned behind their flagship show, Dynamite. ## 3/29 AEW Rampage, Updated Lineup## -Dustin Rhodes vs. The Butcher in a singles match ## Stay Tuned TO Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The Young Bucks and Best Friends punched their tickets to the semifinals of the AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament on the latest episode of AEW Dynamite. ## The duo of Matt and Nick Jackson, known as the Young Bucks, wasted no time in the first quarterfinal match. They defeated Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) with a partial EVP Trigger for the pinfall victory. ## The team of Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta, collectively known as Best Friends, continued their tournament run in the second quarterfinal match. They outsmarted and overpowered the team of Mike Bennett and Matt Taven to secure their spot in the next round. ## ## With these victories, the stage is set for a highly anticipated AEW Dynamite encounter on April 3rd. The Young Bucks and Best Friends, both beloved by AEW fans, will go head-to-head in the semifinals. The winner will advance to the finals at the upcoming AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event, where they will have a chance to be crowned the new AEW World Tag Team Champions. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

During Wednesday night's Dynamite, it was announced that the duo of Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin) will collide with the team of Ricky Starks & Big Bill. The bout serves as a quarterfinal match in the highly anticipated AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament. ## The victors of this match will advance to the next round, where they'll face either the legendary FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) or the ruthless Infantry (Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean). These two teams will also lock horns in a separate quarterfinal battle on the same Collision event. ## Plush, Adam Copeland, the reigning TNT Champion, has issued an open challenge. Who will step up to challenge the champion remains a mystery, but one thing's for sure: fireworks are guaranteed. ## Here's the updated lineup: ## AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarterfinal: Ricky Starks & Big Bill vs. Top Flight (Darius & Dante Martin) ## AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarterfinal: FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) vs. The Infantry (Carlie Bravo & Shawn Dean)## Adam Copeland's TNT Championship Open Challenge ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here are the complete spoiler results for the March 29 episode of AEW Rampage which was tapped on March 27, 2024, at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, QC. ## AEW Rampage airs every Friday at 10 pm ET on TNT in the United States. It is AEW's second weekly television show, positioned behind their flagship show, Dynamite. ## AEW Rampage Spoilers For 3/29/24 ## - Dustin Rhodes defeated The Butcher ## - Deonna Purrazzo defeated Rose ## - Mariah May defeated Nikita ## - Roderick Strong defeated Matt Menard. The Undisputed Kingdom ganged up on Menard after the match. The Best Friends tried to make the save, but the Young Bucks attacked them. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

A hard-fought four-way match on Wednesday night's AEW Dynamite determined the next challenger for the TBS Championship. The four competitors vying for the opportunity were Willow Nightingale, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, and Anna Jay.## With CEO Mercedes Mone providing commentary, the stakes were high as the winner would earn a shot at Julia Hart's title at the upcoming AEW Dynasty event on April 21st. ## The match saw its fair share of high-flying maneuvers and close calls. A particularly noteworthy moment included Willow Nightingale delivering a Death Valley Driver to Skye Blue on the apron. ## Nightingale ultimately secured the pinfall victory over Anna Jay to become the number one contender. However, her celebration was cut short as the reigning champion, Julia Hart, launched a surprise attack from behind. The segment concluded with a tense staredown between Nightingale and Mone, hinting at a potential future rivalry between the two. ## While Nightingale now has her sights set on dethroning Hart at Dynasty, Mercedes Mone remains without an official match for the event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The Young Bucks wasted no time rekindling their rivalry with Private Party, defeating the high-flying duo in the opening quarter-final match of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament on Wednesday night's Dynamite. ## This marked a rematch of their encounter on the second-ever episode of Dynamite in October 2019, where Private Party pulled off a major upset. ## However, the outcome was different this time around. Despite Private Party's impressive aerial maneuvers, the experienced Young Bucks proved too much to handle. The match culminated with both Matthew and Nick Jackson pinning Marq Quen to secure their advancement in the tournament.## Fans are still in for more thrilling tag team action this week, as Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta are set to face the Undisputed Kingdom's Matt Taven and Mike Bennett in another quarter-final bout. ## Additionally, the upcoming AEW Collision event on Saturday will see FTR, The Infantry, Top Flight, Absolute Ricky Starks, and Big Bill battle it out in the remaining quarter-final matches. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

WWE has unveiled its brand new show, WWE Speed, set to debut on Twitter/X next Wednesday, April 3rd, just in time for WrestleMania 40 week. ## WWE Speed will feature a unique format with wrestlers battling it out in intense, three-minute matches. The show will introduce a brand new championship, the WWE Speed Championship, awarded to the winner of a special tournament. ## This championship tournament promises high drama, with every match carrying the weight of a finale. Each superstar's performance in these three-minute clashes could have a lasting impact on their legacy. ## The announcement video features the voice of Corey Graves, hinting at the show's fast-paced and exciting nature. Recent Speed matches were filmed before SmackDown had Pete Dunne listed as a producer, suggesting a fresh and innovative approach to the in-ring competition. ## This announcement comes alongside news of a "shoot interview" for CM Punk during WrestleMania 40 week. ## EVERY SECOND COUNTS ⏰@WWEGraves is here to introduce #WWESpeed! Your favorite Superstars will go head-to-head in 3 minute matches, where the WWE Speed Championship is the ultimate prize.#WWESpeed premieres April 3rd, exclusively on @X! pic.twitter.com/JTx2o9CNBi— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Mustafa Ali, recently released from WWE, has spoken out about his departure from the company. In an interview with Straight Talk Wrestling, Ali revealed he anticipated his release. ## Ali was let go by WWE in September 2023, alongside several other wrestlers from both the main roster and NXT. Despite being scheduled for a title match at NXT No Mercy, he was ultimately released, leading to last-minute changes to the event. ## Since his release, Ali has embarked on a successful "world tour," competing in New Japan Pro Wrestling, TNA Wrestling (where he currently holds the X-Division Championship), and various independent promotions. ## Speaking to Straight Talk Wrestling, Ali admitted he wasn't surprised. He emphasized a business-oriented approach, stating his belief in his own abilities. He acknowledged WWE's size and focus on generating revenue, suggesting they strategically position top stars. ## Expected, but there was no emotional sadness associated with it. I’m a very business-oriented person. I know what I’m capable of. WWE is a huge entity, it’s a promotional machine, and oftentimes what happens is, guys at the top of the card are in those positions for a reason. ## Ali expressed his belief in self-reliance, highlighting his decision to "bet on himself" by requesting his release. He pointed to his achievements in just two months as a free agent, including sold-out shows and high merchandise sales. ## He is currently scheduled to face Hiromu Takahashi at NJPW's Windy City Riot event next month. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...