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BY JITU JANGIR

There's a change of tune coming from WWE's Seth Rollins regarding AEW's Will Ospreay. After a social media spat in 2019, Rollins is now singing Ospreay's praises.## In a recent interview with The Ringer, Rollins acknowledged Ospreay's talent, stating: "[He] is absolutely one of the best performers in the world, and I'm happy that he is finally, you know, getting to the very top level in our industry."## This comes after a period of tension between the two wrestlers. In 2019, they exchanged barbs on social media, with Rollins taking a jab at Ospreay's finances. Rollins later apologized for the comment.## Rollins also addressed his past, WWE-centric stance. He explained his fierce loyalty to the company, calling it his home and praising the entire team, from talent to production. He believes WWE is the best and takes pride in the work they do for the industry.## This newfound respect for Ospreay suggests a softening of Rollins' stance and a recognition of exceptional talent across wrestling companies. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's WWE future is looking electrifying! Despite his upcoming return to the ring at WrestleMania 40, fans can rest assured that this isn't a one-off. ## The Rock is scheduled for his first official match in 11 years at WrestleMania, teaming up with Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. While his movie commitments will limit his appearances after WrestleMania, The Rock himself has made it clear his ties to WWE run deep.## In an interview with ESPN, both The Rock and his business partner Brian Gewirtz addressed his future. The Rock emphasized his enduring connection to the company: "I'm not off the board after WrestleMania. I'm still on the board, and I will always be a part of this. And we are in it now. This is our thing and will forever be our thing."## Gewirtz clarified that this doesn't necessarily mean frequent appearances on Raw, but a Rock presence will undoubtedly remain. "There's gonna be a Rock presence in WWE going forward until whenever he doesn't want to," he said. "This isn't [over a] day after WrestleMania and I'm gonna go off into the sunset now."## So, WWE fans, rejoice! While The Rock's in-ring appearances might be limited, his legacy and electrifying presence are confirmed to stay a part of the WWE experience.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The Rock's highly anticipated WWE return at WrestleMania 40 is inching closer, and new details about his training regimen have surfaced. According to a recent ESPN report, NXT provided some unexpected muscle to help The Great One prepare for his in-ring comeback.## The report reveals that Gallus, a prominent NXT faction consisting of the Scottish trio Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey (Joe's real-life brother), and Wolfgang, played a pivotal role in training The Rock. All three wrestlers were previously mainstays in NXT UK before making the jump to NXT proper. Mark Coffey boasts an impressive achievement as a former NXT Heritage Cup Champion, while he and Wolfgang have held both the NXT UK and NXT Tag Team Titles.## The Rock's training sessions took place in Los Angeles, California, and were supervised by veteran producers Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode. Ensuring a smooth flow, referee Chad Patton was present to officiate the drills, with WWE medical personnel on standby for any necessary support. This meticulous approach highlights the importance WWE places on The Rock's return and his big match at WrestleMania.## At WrestleMania 40, The Rock is set to team up with his cousin Roman Reigns on night one. Together, they'll face a formidable duo of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a highly anticipated tag team showdown. With NXT providing valuable training assistance, The Rock seems well-prepared to deliver a memorable performance at The Grandest Stage of Them All. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

WrestleMania week is upon us, culminating in a two-night event at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on April 6th and 7th. ## WWE President Nick Khan recently revealed on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast that the deal to bring WrestleMania to Philadelphia has been in the works for over four years. Khan emphasizes that this pre-dates his tenure and expresses excitement for the event.## Night one's main event promises fireworks as Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins team up to challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.## Khan acknowledges The Rock's role on the TKO Board of Directors, a position Khan says was a factor in his return. Negotiations with The Rock regarding a comeback have been ongoing for years, with Khan stating The Rock was focused on finding the right motivation.## Khan highlights the long-standing relationship between The Rock and his representatives at WME, suggesting their influence played a part. He emphasizes the value of The Rock's input on TKO, which is affiliated with WWE. Finally, after years of discussions, the timing aligned for The Rock's return, motivated by his involvement with a successful publicly traded company and the chance to return to the ring. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Two-time SmackDown Women's Champion Naomi made her voice heard on the need for more opportunities in the women's division of WWE. ## Appearing on "Going Ringside With The Local Station," Naomi expressed her strong support for adding a midcard title to the division. "I'm always pushing for more," Naomi said. "More TV time, more talent for us... more titles, absolutely." ## Naomi's comments come as WWE prepares for a major women's tag team match at WrestleMania 40. She will be teaming with Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair to take on Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka & Kairi Sane). ## This isn't the first time Naomi has advocated for the advancement of the women's division. After returning to WWE at the Royal Rumble following a two-year hiatus, it's clear she remains passionate about creating a more robust platform for female wrestlers. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The legal battle between former WWE employee Janel Grant and Vince McMahon continues to heat up, with both sides offering conflicting interpretations of a recently leaked "love letter." ## Grant sued McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis in January, alleging sexual assault and sex trafficking. The New York Post published a letter Grant allegedly wrote to McMahon on Christmas Eve 2021, which has become a key piece of evidence.## Vince McMahon's lawyer, Jessica Rosenberg, argues the multi-page letter with 24 drafts proves a consensual relationship. She calls Grant's claims of coercion "nonsense."## Rosenberg suggests the letter is one of many pieces of evidence demonstrating the legitimacy of the relationship and the falsity of Grant's lawsuit.## Grant's lawyer, Ann Callis, offers a starkly different perspective. She views the letter as evidence of misconduct by McMahon, suggesting the revisions were due to fear of repercussions, not love.## Callis compares the situation to emotional imprisonment and sex trafficking tactics. She believes the leak is an attempt to intimidate and shame her client.## An excerpt from the letter mentions "Mickey, Paul, and the Chef" as people who witnessed Grant and McMahon acting like a couple. Callis identifies Paul as Paul Mangieri, a WWE executive assistant. Sources familiar with WWE claim Mickey Mangieri is another assistant to Vince McMahon.## John Laurinaitis, also named in the lawsuit, is claiming to be a victim of McMahon as well. His lawyer is confident the lawsuit against Laurinaitis will be dismissed.## Representatives for WWE and McMahon's holding company, TKO, have not commented on the latest developments. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Former WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey has made a public accusation against NXT wrestler Drew Gulak, claiming he inappropriately touched her backstage at a WWE event in 2022. ## Rousey, during an interview with NewsNation, stated that Gulak "grabbed the drawstring of her sweatpants" as she walked by. She further claimed that bystanders did not react as if this were unusual behavior, leading her to believe such actions were tolerated within the company.## Rousey confronted Gulak about the incident, and according to her account, he apologized. However, the experience left her with a negative view of backstage culture at WWE.## Reports following Rousey's interview suggested some within WWE expected Gulak to be fired. As of now, Gulak remains on the NXT roster page and there have been no official announcements regarding his employment.## Gulak has responded on Twitter, claiming the incident was a complete accident. He stated he intended to shake Rousey's hand and accidentally touched the drawstring while reaching out. He further claims to have apologized at the time.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

With WrestleMania 40 just days away, Shane McMahon's son, Declan McMahon, has sparked speculation with a cryptic tweet. ## Declan, who has made occasional appearances on WWE shows but hasn't been involved in any storylines, wrote: "WrestleMania 40 Weekend coming up! Never know what could happen." ## This follows Shane McMahon's own short-lived return at WrestleMania 39 last year. McMahon's match against The Miz ended in seconds due to a self-inflicted injury. The Miz was then surprisingly defeated by Snoop Dogg in an improvised moment that became a highlight of the event. ## Adding fuel to the fire, Declan recently tweeted his support for Chad Gable, who narrowly missed out on an Intercontinental Championship match opportunity. ## While Declan's role at WrestleMania remains unclear, his tweet hints at a possible surprise appearance. Keep it here for all the latest updates and potential surprises heading into WrestleMania 40. ## On behalf of me and the WWE universe. We Want Chad Gable!!!— Declan James McMahon (@ODmcmahon) March 12, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has seemingly found a replacement for Dasha Gonzalez, the former ring announcer for their secondary show, AEW Collision. Gonzalez was one of several talents released by the company on April 1st. ## While not a wrestler herself, Gonzalez held a prominent role on AEW Collision as its regular ring announcer. Her absence from the role necessitated a quick solution. ## AEW taped the next episode of Collision following Dynamite on Wednesday night, and stepping into the ring announcer duties was ROH's Bobby Cruise. This suggests Cruise may be the new permanent announcer for the show moving forward. ## This particular episode of Collision will air on Saturday, April 6th at 11:30 pm ET. That means WrestleMania will likely have concluded before Collision even begins.## Despite the change in announcers, Collision promises an action-packed episode. The card features a main event tag team match pitting Chris Jericho and HOOK against Shane Taylor and Lee Moriarty. Additionally, a crucial tournament semi-final match will see Top Flight battle FTR to determine who will face the Young Bucks for the vacant AEW World Tag Team Championship at the upcoming AEW Dynasty event. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

WrestleMania XL is shaping up to be a night of epic encounters, but none more anticipated than the potential clash between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. The story threads leading to this dream match have been woven for years, and the stakes couldn't be higher. ## Cody Rhodes, the self-proclaimed "American Dream," made a triumphant return to WWE at WrestleMania 38. After years of success outside the company, his return was met with thunderous applause. His sights have been set on the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship held by Roman Reigns ever since.## Roman Reigns, "The Tribal Chief," has held the titles in an iron grip for over two years. His dominance is undeniable, and he has crushed challenger after challenger. However, cracks may be forming in the foundation of his reign. The pressure of carrying the company and whispers of discontent within his family, The Bloodline, could be vulnerabilities that Rhodes is prepared to exploit. ## WWE stars have been on a promotional blitz in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40, which explodes in just three days. The latest stop? The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Roman Reigns took center stage.## The interview delved into a fascinating family history, with both stars discussing their fathers' wrestling careers in the 1980s. This personal touch adds another layer to the upcoming tag team match at WrestleMania XL, where The Rock and Reigns will collide with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. ## "I think Cody's reading the wrong book at this point, because we don't care about his story. This -- It's a funny thing, because you told me this a long time ago. In the wrestling business, there's no call sheet. There's no, you know, like, "He's number one, he's number two." ## So everybody in our roster believes they're number one. So it's just a shark tank. Everybody is trying to take each other out. And this guy's been chasing me for two years now. I've beaten him. We've crossed this bridge already. So this is where we close the book completely on this guy, Cody Rhodes, and we display what the most powerful family in pro wrestling is all about. That's what this weekend, to me, is all about. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, April 4 - Bollywood star Varun Dhawan is reuniting with his director father David Dhawan for a comedy entertainer. The film was officially announced on April 4, with Ramesh Taurani of Tips Films coming on board to produce it.## The yet-untitled film will be Varun Dhawan's immediate next after the upcoming action drama Baby John, scheduled to release on May 31, 2024. The shooting of the out-and-out comedy entertainer will start soon and it has been scheduled to hit big screens on October 2, 2025, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. ## DAVID DHAWAN - VARUN DHAWAN - TIPS JOIN HANDS FOR NEW FILM… #VarunDhawan and director #DavidDhawan reunite for a fresh project [not titled yet], which will be produced by #RameshTaurani of #TipsFilms.The makers have also locked the release date of this entertainer: [Thursday]… pic.twitter.com/Q9hIvqm1Kq— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 4, 2024 ## The upcoming movie marks Varun Dhawan and David Dhawan's 4th film together, after Main Tera Hero, Judwaa 2, and Coolie No. 1, which all were remakes. The details of their 4th collaboration are not revealed yet. ## Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan also has No Entry 2, co-starring Diljit Dosanjh and Arjun Kapoor. There are rumours that Shraddha Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Manushi Chhillar have been roped in to play the female lead but their casting is not confirmed yet. It will be directed by Anees Bazmee and shoot will start by the end of 2024. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, April 4 - Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, after Alia Bhatt-fronted Gangubabi Kathiawadi in 2022, is returning to the big screen with an epic saga Love and War, fronted by Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.## Love and War is easily one of the most anticipated Indian films with some of the best talents featuring in it. Now, according to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, Alia Bhatt will be playing the role of a jazz singer and she is excited to play the character. ## "Love & War is a timeless story that delves into themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the repercussions of relationship decisions. Ranbir Kapoor, Alia, and Vicky Kaushal play complex characters grappling with emotional turmoil while navigating their complicated circumstances".## "While the character details of the male leads are kept under wraps, Alia will be seen taking the mic to portray a jazz artist, and she's extremely excited to play such a character after crooning songs in her movies, Highway and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. Hers is an emotionally conflicted role and could very well become the most complex character in her filmography", the report says. ## The film is said to be a love triangle set against the backdrop of war. The pre-production work has already begun and Bhansali is aiming to take the film on floors by the end of this year to get it ready for the already announced Christmas 2025 release. ## Alia Bhatt will next be seen in director Vasan Bala's Jigra, scheduled to release in September this year. The actress will soon start YRF's first female-led Spy Universe film in the next couple of months, followed by SLB's Love and War. ## Stay tuned...