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BY JITU JANGIR

Following Cody Rhodes' emotional victory over Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, capturing the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, wrestling legend Jim Ross revealed a short but significant conversation with the new champion. ## On the grandest stage of them all, Rhodes culminated his pursuit of the WWE Title, which began upon his return to the company in April 2022. This win marked a defining moment in his career, bringing an end to Reigns' historic 1316-day reign as champion. ## As a veteran commentator and WWE Hall of Famer, Jim Ross took the opportunity to congratulate Rhodes on his achievement. Appearing on his podcast, Grilling JR, Ross disclosed sending a text message to Rhodes, expressing his pride and urging him to embrace the leadership role that WWE needs.## Ross recounted Rhodes' response, a simple yet powerful statement: "I did it, cowboy." This phrase held a deeper meaning, referencing the nickname Rhodes often used for Ross during their time working together.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, April 12 - 2024 is turning into a breakout year for Malayalam cinema which is again on the verge of scoring two more blockbusters at the box office in the form of Aavesham and Varshangalkku Shesham after their big opening day globally. ## Aavesham, an action drama starring Fahadh Faasil in the lead role, was released on Eid day and took full advantage of the national holiday by grossing approximately 10.50 crores at the worldwide box office, making it the biggest start for the talented actor. ## In India, the movie minted approximately 4.20 crores gross while the overseas collection is 6.30 crores, led by the Gulf region which is truly phenomenal. The movie is still in the early days but is showing all the signs of being a huge worldwide success, thanks to the unanimous positive talk. ## Another Malayalam film which opened hugely is the romantic comedy-drama Varshangalkku Shesham. Starring Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Kalyani Priyadarshan among others, the movie's opening day worldwide collection is not far behind that of Aavesham. ## The Vineeth Sreenivasan's directorial movie grossed approximately 10.10 crores, including 3.55 crores in India and 6.50 crores overseas. Just like Aavesham, Varshangalkku Shesham is also showing signs of emerging as a big success as word of mouth is positive. ## Mollywood already has scored three massive blockbusters in the form of Manjummel Boys (the only Malayalam movie to reach 200 crores worldwide), Premalu, and Aadujeevitham along with Abraham Ozler which emerged superhit. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, April 12 - Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's action thriller Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was released on the Eid holiday but performed underwhelming at the box office. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the movie scored an estimated 15.50 crores net collection in Hindi. ## Eid has been one of the biggest days for the Bollywood box office but BMCM failed to seize the opportunity by not being able to generate enough buzz to score big on the day. Despite featuring an A-List star cast and a blockbuster director, the movie couldn't even make it to the top 10 biggest Eid holiday collections. ## There was Ajay Devgn's Maidaan also released but it also performed poorly, earning just around 4.50 crores net. Superstar Salman Khan's films have traditionally done well on Eid and have dominated the top 10 collections of this particular festival. ## Have a look at the Eid Holiday collections of Bollywood movies (Hindi) - ## 1. Bharat (2019) - 42.30 Cr. approx.## 2. Race 3 (2018) - 38.15 Cr. approx.## 3. Sultan (2016) - 37.30 Cr. approx.## 4. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) - 36.60 Cr. approx.## 5. Chennai Express (2023) - 33.10 Cr. approx.## 6. Ek Tha Tiger (2012) - 32.90 Cr. approx.## 7. Kick (2014) - 28.90 Cr. approx.## 8. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023) - 25.75 Cr. approx.## 9. Bodyguard (2011) - 21.60 Cr. approx.## 10. Tubelight (2017) - 19.10 Cr. approx. ## 11. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024) - 15.50 Cr. approx.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, April 12 - Kannada superstar and producer, Yash has officially joined director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana. The actor-filmmaker's Monster Mind Creations will co-produce with Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios to bring this epic to global audiences. ## The upcoming adaptation of Ramayana is touted to be a dream project, not just for the talent involved but for Indian cinema overall. Apart from co-producing the film, which will be turned into a trilogy, Yash is also playing one of the main roles. ## Yash said in a statement (via Variety), "It has been my long-term aspiration to make films that will showcase Indian cinema on a global level. In pursuit of that, I was in L.A. to ally with one of the best VFX studios, and to my amazement, the driving force behind it was a fellow Indian. Namit and I had various ideation sessions, and coincidentally, our synergy on the vision for Indian cinema aligned perfectly".## "We brainstormed various projects, and during these discussions, the subject of ‘Ramayana’ came up. Namit had a part of it in the works. The ‘Ramayana,’ as a subject, deeply resonates with me and I had an approach in my mind for it. By joining forces to co-produce ‘Ramayana’ we are bringing together our collective vision and experience to create an Indian film that will ignite excitement and passion in audiences across the world". ## The cast of Ramayana will officially be announced real soon but it is known to the Indian audiences that Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita. Yash will be seen playing the role of Lankesh/Raavan, the main antagonist of Ramayana. The other cast includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaikayi, and Arun Govil as Raja Dasharatha among others. ## The shoot of Ramayana has already commenced recently and the main cast will join it soon. Meanwhile, Yash is gearing up to start shooting for director Geethu Mohandas's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which he is also co-producing. It will be released in April 2025. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Los Angeles, April 12 - The first trailer of Joker: Folie à Deux brings joy to Warner Bros. Pictures with massive viewership and highly positive talks about it on social media. Directed by Todd Phillips, the sequel to DC's 2019 film Joker, recorded 167 million digital views in the first 24 hours, reports Variety. ## The trailer views and social media engagement of Joker 2, headlined by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, surpassed that of the first trailer of Barbie to become Warner Bros. Pictures' biggest trailer launch in recent years, perfectly setting the stage for its big theatrical debut in October 2024, per Variety.## Among the trailers launched in 2024, the Joker sequel is behind only Marvel Studios' Deadpool and Wolverine, which was launched during Super Bowl Sunday with massive 365 million views. It comfortably surpassed Disney's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (100 million views) and also beat Pixar's Inside Out 2's 157 million views. ## The first Joker movie was a massive box office hit, grossing over $1 billion globally and also won Joaquin Phoenix his first Oscar for playing the titular role. Given the initial interest and the casting of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, the sequel will be aiming to go higher at the box office. ## The movie is scheduled to release on October 4, 2024, and in India, it will also be released in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil along with the original English version. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on April 12, 2024, at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. ## 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 ## SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am. While SmackDown airs live on Fox Sports in Mexico and across Central and South America since 2014. ## WWE Friday Night SmackDown, April 12, 2024 Play-By-Play Results ## We kick things off with the champion Cody Rhodes. Cody Rhodes stands tall in the ring after defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. He acknowledges the crowd in Detroit and opens the floor for discussion.## Recalling a recent interruption by The Rock on Raw, Cody reflects on the tense atmosphere and the awkward exchange of gifts. He assures the audience of his unwavering presence in WWE, ready for future challenges.## Looking ahead, Cody sets his sights on Backlash, the upcoming international pay-per-view in Lyon, France. He reveals a list of six potential opponents, including established names like AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, and Kevin Owens. A friendly rivalry with Owens is acknowledged, with both wrestlers confident in their abilities.## With the championship secured, Cody transitions from the hunter to the hunted. He warns potential challengers of the risks associated with aiming for the top. He introduces himself to the SmackDown roster, reminding them of his journey from desirable to undeniable, and now, the Undisputed WWE Champion.## The segment concludes with glimpses backstage. We see various superstars reacting to Cody's victory, including a determined Paul Heyman alongside Jimmy and Solo Uso. Santos Escobar denies involvement in the disappearance of Dragon Lee. ## Qualifying Match: Bobby Lashley vs LA Knight vs Santos Escobar ## The action starts fast and furious with Lashley and Knight teaming up to overpower Escobar. However, the alliance crumbles quickly as Lashley throws Knight out of the ring. Knight responds with a daring suicide dive, taking out both opponents. The match continues with a flurry of counters and close calls. Knight attempts a superplex on Escobar, but Lashley intervenes with a powerbomb that takes down all three competitors. Knight nearly steals the win with a roll-up on Escobar, but the crafty luchador kicks out. The tide turns when Legado del Fantasma (Angel and Humberto) interfere, attacking Knight from behind. They unleash their signature Cerberus Bomb, but Knight remains focused on eliminating Lashley. The chaos escalates as The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) enter the fray to neutralize Legado del Fantasma. B-Fab joins the brawl, momentarily stopping Elektra Lopez from interfering. Back in the ring, Santos attempts a roll-up on a weakened Lashley, but the All Mighty responds with a devastating leaping flatliner. As Lashley prepares for a Spear, Escobar dodges the maneuver, causing Lashley to collide with the ring post. LA Knight with his signature BFT maneuver, pinning Santos Escobar for the three count. ## WINNER: LA Knight ## In an interview with Kayla Braxton, Rey Mysterio reflects on Santos Escobar's loss, suggesting it's a case of karma. He remains focused on his upcoming match against Kevin Owens and AJ Styles, while expressing his ambition for another WWE Championship run.## Meanwhile, The Bloodline arrives at the ring. Paul Heyman acknowledges Roman Reigns' loss at WrestleMania, emphasizing accountability. He dissects the events, suggesting distractions led to Roman's defeat.## Solo Sikoa interrupts, questioning the meaning of winning and losing, and the consequences that follow. A tense exchange ensues between Solo and Jimmy Uso, culminating in a surprising attack.## A hooded figure, revealed to be Tama Tonga, assaults Jimmy Uso from behind. Solo joins the attack, delivering a Samoan Spike on his own brother. The brutality continues as Solo destroys Paul Heyman's phone and Tama introduces a chair into the ring.## Solo delivers a running hip strike to Jimmy Uso while proclaiming his love. The segment ends with Tama, Solo, and Paul exiting the ring, leaving a battered and confused Jimmy Uso behind. ## Cameron Grimes vs Bron Breakker ## The match starts with Breakker taking down Grimes with a series of waist lock takedowns. Grimes attempts a side head lock but Breakker overpowers him.## Grimes fights back, landing on his feet after a belly-to-back suplex. However, Breakker uses the ropes to avoid an O'Connor Roll. Bron then takes control with a clothesline followed by a series of corner blows.## An Irish whip by Breakker is countered by Grimes with a boot. Grimes lands a superkick but Breakker catches him with a powerful slam before delivering a final spear for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Bron Breakker ## AJ Styles on a mission for retribution. He declares his upcoming match not as a regular competition, but a platform for vengeance against LA Knight. Styles sees Rey Mysterio and Kevin Owens as mere obstacles in his path of destruction. He vows to demolish everything in his pursuit and warns Knight that tonight's brutality is a mere preview of what awaits him next week. ## Meanwhile, Bayley celebrates her recent championship victory. She acknowledges the uniqueness of this achievement, highlighting the exceptional talent within the women's division. Expressing gratitude to the fans for their support throughout her eleven-year career, Bayley announces a brand new opportunity.## However, Tiffany Stratton disrupts the moment, demanding a shot at the title. She misinterprets Bayley's offer as an open challenge and inserts herself into the situation. Bayley clarifies that the challenge is intended for Naomi, who recently returned at the Royal Rumble.## Naomi enters the ring, shutting down Tiffany's taunts. She asserts her hard-earned success in WWE and refuses to back down. Naomi declares her intent to challenge Tiffany immediately, setting the stage for an impromptu match.## Later, Kayla Braxton seeks updates on Jimmy Uso's condition outside the trainer's room. Paul Heyman emerges, but before he can provide any information, Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa approach him with a cryptic message delivered "by order of the Tribal Chief." The segment ends with a confused Paul demanding clarification. ## Tiffany Stratton vs Naomi ## The match between Naomi and Tiffany Stratton begins with Naomi taking control. She lands a dropkick and a Tiger Feint bulldog for a near fall. Naomi applies pressure with a wrist lock and a snap mare, followed by a kick to the chest. She continues her offensive attack with another dropkick, nearly pinning Tiffany.## Tiffany attempts a comeback with a reverse chin lock and a kick, but Naomi fights back with punches and a knee strike for another near fall. Naomi maintains the upper hand until Tiffany executes a drop toe hold into the ropes, followed by a running hip attack.## After a commercial break, Naomi regains momentum with a jawbreaker and a back elbow. Tiffany counters by placing Naomi on the turnbuckles, but Naomi responds with a kick and a crossbody press. She lands a roundhouse kick and a hesitation dropkick into the corner, followed by a series of kicks that sends Tiffany into the bottom turnbuckle. Naomi goes for a split-legged splash but only manages a near fall.## Tiffany rallies with a back elbow as Naomi attempts a waist lock. She escapes an O'Connor Roll by holding onto the ropes and delivers a double stomp for another near fall. Tiffany attempts an Alabama Slam but misses the moonsault variation. Naomi with a double leg takedown and a jackknife cover to secure the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Naomi ## Austin Theory and Grayson Waller engage in a self-congratulatory exchange. Waller highlights his Wrestlemania debut victory and championship win, while Theory boasts about his past US Championship and current tag team title reign with Waller. They declare themselves the greatest undefeated tag team champions ever.## Meanwhile, Nick Aldis, Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, Angelo Dawkins, and Montez Ford observe the champions on a monitor. Aldis announces their opponents will be revealed next week.## Following a commercial break, Logan Paul sends a video message. He revels in his victory at Wrestlemania, mocking Kevin Owens and claiming the social media era has arrived – the "Logan Paul Levesque Era."## On the SmackDown roster, Chelsea and Piper express frustration to Nick Aldis about missing Wrestlemania and their draft to SmackDown. Aldis assures them he will find them suitable opponents. ## Chelsea Green and Piper Niven vs Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill ## The action begins with Bianca Belair and Chelsea Green. Bianca quickly overpowers Green with a spinebuster and tags in Piper Niven. However, Niven disrespects Bianca's strategy and demands to face Jade Cargill. Bianca attempts to tag in Cargill, but Niven pulls her hair, forcing Bianca to evade with a handspring.## Niven takes control, sending Bianca to the mat with a cannonball. She misses a Vader Bomb, allowing Green to tag back in. Jade capitalizes on the opportunity, tagging herself in and delivering a devastating spinebuster and a back heel kick. With a dominant Jaded maneuver, Cargill secures the pinfall victory for Toxic Attraction. ## WINNERS: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill ## Kevin Owens addresses Byron Saxton's inquiry about his upcoming match. He takes a humorous detour, requesting to utilize the "cool camera shots" before focusing on the importance of championship titles. Owens declares his desire for the WWE Title, acknowledging Rey Mysterio and AJ Styles as obstacles he must overcome. He taunts Styles, hoping he suffers from PTSD after LA Knight's home invasion.## Owens references his son and Rey's son, acknowledging their height but emphasizing his son's intelligence compared to Dominik Mysterio. He dismisses Rey but criticizes Dominik's actions, vowing to eliminate both men as they stand in his way. ## Qualifying Match: Kevin Owens vs AJ Styles vs Rey Mysterio## The action starts fast and furious with strikes exchanged between all three competitors. Rey Mysterio attempts a headscissors on AJ Styles, but Kevin Owens capitalizes with a clothesline, sending Styles flying out of the ring.## Both Owens and Mysterio target Styles on the outside with a leg sweep and a seated splash, respectively. After a commercial break, Owens takes control with forearms, but Styles fights back with punches, kicks, and an enzuigiri that sends Owens over the top rope.## Mysterio joins the fray with kicks, but Owens counters with a waist lock. AJ breaks free with a back elbow and attempts a toss onto Owens, but Mysterio nails him with a tornado DDT. A DDT to Styles and a near fall follow for Mysterio.## AJ regains momentum, blocking a 619 attempt and hoisting Mysterio for a powerful Ushigoroshi. A near fall again frustrates Styles. He targets Owens with punches before placing him on the turnbuckles. Owens fights back with punches, but Mysterio intervenes with a headscissors that sends Styles crashing to the floor.## The high-flying maneuvers continue as Mysterio attempts a Frankensteiner on Owens, but Owens counters with a super fisherman's buster for another near fall. The action intensifies with a flurry of kicks, elbows, and near misses.## Just as AJ sets up for a Styles Clash on Owens, Mysterio disrupts the move with a springboard crossbody. A desperate AJ throws an Irish whip, but Mysterio counters with an elbow.## Owens capitalizes on the chaos, delivering a German suplex to both AJ and Rey. He throws Rey with a monkey flip, but Mysterio retaliates with a headscissors to AJ. Finally, Rey connects with his signature 619 on Styles.## Owens attempts a Stunner on Mysterio on the apron but misses. He then turns his attention to Styles, who counters a Swanton Bomb attempt with raised knees.## AJ climbs the turnbuckles, but Mysterio grabs his leg, attempting a rana. Styles blocks it and executes a devastating Super Styles Clash onto Owens. With Rey Mysterio neutralized, AJ Styles pins him for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: AJ Styles ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Following a record-breaking Revolution event, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has announced the remaining dates and locations for their jam-packed 2024 pay-per-view (PPV) schedule. This builds upon the company's ambitious expansion in 2023. ## The announcement, made by CEO, GM, and Head of Creative Tony Khan, reveals a diverse selection of venues across North America and the United Kingdom. Here's the complete breakdown:## AEW: Dynasty (April 21st) - Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO## AEW: Double or Nothing (May 26th) - MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV (AEW's marquee event)## AEW: Forbidden Door (June 30th) - UBS Arena, Elmont, NY (Co-promoted with New Japan Pro-Wrestling)## AEW: All In London (August 25th) - Wembley Stadium, London, UK## AEW: All Out (September 1st) - NOW Arena, Hoffman Estates, IL## AEW: WrestleDream (October 12th) - Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA## AEW: Full Gear (November 23rd) - Prudential Center, Newark, NJ## AEW: World's End (December 28th) - Addition Financial Arena, Orlando, FL## Khan expressed his excitement, stating that the record-shattering Revolution cemented AEW's position as a leader in cutting-edge wrestling PPVs. He emphasized the diverse locations, giving fans across the globe a chance to witness the action live.## Tickets for the upcoming AEW: Dynasty, Double or Nothing, and All in London are already available for purchase. Details and sale dates for the remaining events will be announced soon. Fans can register for exclusive presale opportunities by becoming an AEW Insider.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

A new poster for the upcoming WWE Backlash event in France, featuring Cody Rhodes has been unveiled. ## Backlash takes place on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France. The official poster confirms Cody Rhodes' presence at the event. With him recently winning the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, speculation is high that he'll be defending the title in a major match. ## No official matches have been announced yet. However, considering the presence of both the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and the Women's World Champion (Rhea Ripley), it's safe to expect championship matches to headline the event. ## With the event still over a month away, expect more information about matches, card details, and participating superstars to be revealed in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on official WWE channels and reputable wrestling news sources for updates. The first official poster also features other prominent names like Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, and Seth Rollins and many more. Their presence suggests they might be involved in significant matches as well. ## There have been rumors of a potential rematch between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, but this hasn't been confirmed. ## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The excitement for WWE SummerSlam is building as a new poster featuring a stacked lineup of champions and contenders has been unveiled.## This year's edition of the "Biggest Party of the Summer" takes place on Saturday, August 3rd, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, hometown of United States Champion Logan Paul, who himself made the announcement earlier.## The electrifying poster features a diverse group of top stars vying for dominance. Leading the charge is the newly crowned Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Cody Rhodes. He's joined by the fighting spirit of United States Champion Logan Paul, the reigning Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley, the powerhouse Bianca Belair, the confident newcomer Jade Cargill, and the ever-opportunistic Raw Tag Team Champion The Miz.## This impressive roster hints at potential dream matches and showdowns that will have fans at the edge of their seats.## Last year's SummerSlam left a lasting impression with Roman Reigns' controversial victory over Jey Uso in a Tribal Combat match. The event also saw unforgettable moments like Cody Rhodes' triumph over Brock Lesnar and IYO SKY's successful Money in the Bank cash-in to become Women's Champion.## With the new poster raising anticipation, speculation runs wild about what captivating matchups SummerSlam 2024 will deliver. ## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, April 11 - The Bollywood box office sees a low response on Eid day as both the big releases of the day, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, and Maidaan fail to capture the attention of moviegoers with underwhelming numbers. ## Both films are struggling to reach the 20 crore net mark combined which is disappointing. According to early estimates, Akshay Kumar, and Tiger Shroff-fronted BMCM scores around 15-16 crores net collection, all thanks to the last-minute push in advances and Eid holiday factor. ## After the initial response in pre-sales, BMCM was heading for a low double-digit start but got some sort of momentum in the final hours and spot booking to get a little push in the collection. The movie needs a big push over the weekend to get a respectable weekend total. ## Ajay Devgn-fronted Maidaan, which is more of a multiplex film, scores an estimated 4.50-5 crores net collection on opening day. It minted around 2.50 crores in Wednesday paid previews, so the full first-day total is around 7+ crores, which would have been decent had it been a pure opening day. ## Maidaan is likely to see a good jump over the weekend due to positive word of mouth. BMCM, on the other hand, has a mass factor in its favour but the mixed word of mouth might dent its chances going forward which remains to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

The recent airing of CM Punk and Jack Perry's altercation footage on AEW Dynamite has created a stir within the company, and according to reports, The Young Bucks were not fans of the decision.## On the April 10th episode of Dynamite, the infamous backstage brawl from AEW All In 2023 was shown as part of the storyline leading up to The Young Bucks' upcoming match against FTR at AEW Dynasty. While the footage served a narrative purpose, a new report suggests The Young Bucks, also known as the EVPs, were not enthusiastic about it.## Wade Keller, speaking on the Wade Keller Hotline on PW Torch VIP, revealed that according to his sources within AEW, "this was not something The Bucks were in favor of doing." He further clarified that the decision to air the footage came from Tony Khan, the head of AEW.## This report aligns with earlier claims of "backstage frustration" following Khan's decision. Keller suggests this is not an isolated incident, stating he "hasn't heard of anyone who was in favor" of airing the footage, and that overall morale within AEW "isn't great" as a result.## Adding fuel to the fire, The Young Bucks took to Twitter after the episode, referring to themselves as "EVPetty." CM Punk also chimed in with a characteristically cryptic response to the segment being shown. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

WrestleMania 40 may be over, but its impact is far from over. A new era dawns for WWE's flagship shows, Raw and SmackDown, with a focus on bringing the fans closer to the action. ## According to PWInsider.com, WWE is implementing a significant change in production for both Raw and SmackDown. Gone are the elaborate set designs and massive screens that dominated the shows for years. Instead, a simpler, more streamlined approach will prioritize seating capacity, allowing for more fans to witness the live spectacle.## This decision signifies a shift in the "Endeavor era" of WWE, named after the company's parent organization. The focus seems to be on maximizing the in-arena experience for fans, potentially leading to a more electric atmosphere.## The new setup debuted on the April 8th episode of Raw after WrestleMania, featuring a noticeably smaller set and screens at the Wells Fargo Center. This aligns with the streamlined design used at WrestleMania 40, which apparently proved to be a success.## While there may be exceptions for specific events, the smaller production appears to be the new norm for Raw and SmackDown. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...