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BY JITU JANGIR

Jade Cargill officially joined the WWE SmackDown roster on Friday night, putting pen to paper on a contract with General Manager Nick Aldis. Cargill's arrival was nothing short of spectacular, complete with impressive visuals and a snowy entrance ramp.## After signing the contract, Cargill addressed the crowd at Mohegan Sun Arena, promising a "weather update" before declaring, "The storm has arrived!" This cryptic message has fans buzzing about Cargill's potential impact on the women's division.## Meanwhile, the quest for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 40 continues to heat up. The Street Profits faced off against A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) in a crucial qualifying match. However, Karrion Kross and Scarlett's backstage attack on Bobby Lashley and B-Fab created a distraction, allowing Theory and Waller to secure the victory.## On the other side of the bracket, another qualifying match will see Imperium's Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel (now going by Berto and Angel) take on New Catch Republic's Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne. The winner will secure the final spot in the six-pack ladder match at WrestleMania. ## ⚡️⚡️⚡️ "THE STORM HAS ARRIVED." ⚡️⚡️⚡️Welcome to #SmackDown @Jade_Cargill. pic.twitter.com/97PddFZeDu— WWE (@WWE) March 30, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Kenny Omega, the popular AEW wrestler and Executive Vice President, is facing some hurdle in his return to the ring. Diagnosed with diverticulitis in December 2023, Omega has been sidelined for months and may now require surgery. ## While an official decision hasn't been made, reports from Dave Meltzer suggest surgery is becoming increasingly likely. Omega himself has experienced persistent pain and doctors are leaning towards this option for a full recovery and return to wrestling. ## This news comes amidst speculation about a potential feud between Omega and Kazuchika Okada, fueled by the recent inclusion of Okada in The Elite faction, previously led by Omega. However, Omega's health remains the primary concern. ## While Omega feels obligated to return to the ring, his focus now is on getting healthy. Surgery, if chosen, would involve removing affected portions of his intestine and colon, followed by an undetermined recovery period. ## “While no decision has been made, it looks more likely than not that Kenny Omega will be getting surgery on his intestines. He’s had his ups and downs but has largely been dealing with a good amount of pain for months now.## “He said surgery is becoming more and more likely as two different doctors have told him they think it’s the best option. It’s not 100 percent that he will have surgery but it’s looking more likely, particularly if he wants to get into condition to resume his career that he will probably have to get rid of the perforated sections of his intestine and colon.” ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

With WrestleMania 40 just a week away, the match card is nearing completion. While 10 matches have already been announced, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter sheds light on what's next. ## According to the report, three more bouts are planned, bringing the total to 13. This would allow for a balanced schedule with seven matches on one night and six on the other. Additionally, each match would reportedly have enough time to shine. ## Here's the twist: all three new matches are expected to hail from SmackDown. Notably, one will feature the members of Damage CTRL, Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky. However, fans anticipating a Women's Tag Team Championship defense will be disappointed, as the titles won't be on the line.## This hints at a potential internal conflict within Damage CTRL or perhaps a grudge match against another SmackDown faction. The exact details remain under wraps, but one thing's for sure: WrestleMania 40 promises some surprising SmackDown showdowns. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

This week's WWE Raw featured a bloody attack on Cody Rhodes by The Rock, but fans shouldn't expect to see a return to bladed wrestlers every week. ## The parking lot attack, which you can see below, included The Rock telling Rhodes "tonight, I'm going to make you bleed" earlier in the show. However, the use of blood in this instance seems to be an exception rather than the rule. ## Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer addressed the return of blood, noting that with Vince McMahon no longer at the helm, "blood is no longer a regular feature" on WWE programming. Meltzer also clarified that there are no plans for WWE to adopt a more liberal approach to blood, similar to their competitor AEW. ## However, it seems The Rock holds a special place. Meltzer compared The Rock's influence to Brock Lesnar's under the McMahon administration, stating, "But if Johnson wants it in his angle, he's like Lesnar...and he's going to be able to do what he wants in his angles and matches."## This unique position likely stems from The Rock's recent business ventures with WWE. In January, he joined the TKO Board of Directors and acquired ownership of trademarks related to his wrestling persona. Additionally, he cemented his villainous turn at the WrestleMania 40 kickoff event, aligning himself with Roman Reigns. ## The Rock and Reigns are set to team up against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 on April 6th. Following this tag match, Rhodes will challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on Night 2. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, March 29 - National award winner director, Blessy's survival drama Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran has had a blockbuster start at the worldwide box office, emerging as one of the biggest openers ever for a Malayalam title. ## The movie took the box office by storm on its opening day, grossing approximately 16 crores globally, including 8.75 crores in India and 7.25 crores overseas collection. In India, the movie scored the second biggest opening for a Malayalam title after Odiyan. ## Aadujeevitham scored the fourth biggest start for a Malayalam movie at the worldwide box office. Superstar Mohanlal's Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea continues to be the biggest opener with around 20.25 crores gross, followed by Dulquer Salmaan's Kurup (19 crores), and Odiyan (17.50 crores). ## Riding high with superb reviews and audience word of mouth, Aadujeevitham looks all set to be Mollywood's 100-crore entry at the worldwide box office, which will mark Prithviraj Sukumaran's first (in the lead role). ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

The company announced a brand new show, WWE Speed, which will debut on the social media platform X starting April 3rd. The show's centerpiece will be a tournament to crown the first-ever WWE Speed Champion. ## These matches will be unique in professional wrestling, with a strict three-minute time limit. Tapings for WWE Speed have already begun, with matches filmed before episodes of Raw and SmackDown. This suggests that the X show might not feature exclusively live matches. ## However, reports indicate that encounters like Odyssey Jones vs. Cedric Alexander and Tyler Bate vs. Angel Garza have already been captured for the program. This innovative format could also serve as a launchpad for Superstars who haven't received regular spots on Raw or SmackDown. ## Let's check out the 3 potential winners from WWE’s roster. ## #1. Cedric Alexander ## Cedric Alexander, once a forgotten name in WWE, is making a comeback. Unlike his fellow wrestlers who participated in the initial "Speed" tapings, Alexander recently returned for more in February and again last week on March 22nd. This focus on Alexander suggests WWE sees him as a key player for the high-octane show. It's no surprise why. His one drawback, besides a stint with The Hurt Business, has been a lack of clear direction. "Speed" and potentially becoming the show's inaugural champion could be the turning point Alexander deserves. ## #2. Odyssey Jones ## Odyssey Jones, a name that once echoed with promise in NXT, has become somewhat of an enigma within WWE. Drafted to Raw last spring, Jones has yet to make a single televised appearance, leaving fans and analysts alike wondering about his future.## This is a stark contrast to his fellow draftee, Cameron Grimes, who has already made waves on the main roster. Jones, on the other hand, remains unseen, even within the halls of his former stomping ground, NXT.## However, there's a faint glimmer of hope. Reports suggest Jones has been competing on the house show circuit and even participated in tapings for the brand new NXT Speed show. This hints that WWE might not have forgotten about the colossal Superstar altogether. ## #3. Tyler Bate ## Bate is best known for his accomplishments in NXT UK, where he is the inaugural and the final WWE United Kingdom Champion. He is also the only NXT UK Triple Crown Champion, having held the NXT UK Championship, the NXT UK Tag Team Championship, and the NXT UK Heritage Cup. Bate is also the youngest ever superstar to hold a singles title in WWE when he won the WWE United Kingdom Championship at only 19 years old. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The Rock, a titan in the wrestling world, appears to have played an important role in propelling Drew McIntyre to new heights. In a recent interview with The Scottish Sun, McIntyre acknowledged The Rock's public praise as a turning point in his career. ## Back in 2019, The Rock, when asked about potential future superstars, named McIntyre, highlighting his look and audience connection. This, according to McIntyre, served as a much-needed motivator. He wasn't a top star then, but The Rock's endorsement instilled a renewed sense of purpose. ## "When it comes to The Rock, it’s amazing he has such a passion for our business still.## “It’s in his blood and inevitably he became one of the biggest stars of all time in our industry and then the biggest star on planet earth – and he still wants to come back to wrestling.## “It can only be a good thing because it brings so many extra eyeballs and those people become new fans – maybe they came for The Rock and stayed for Drew McIntyre.” ## This mentorship comes at a crucial time for McIntyre, as his WWE contract nears its end. While recent reports suggest a new deal isn't finalized, he's enjoying the creative freedom offered by Triple H's booking. ## With WrestleMania 40 on the horizon, McIntyre sets his sights on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, currently held by Seth Rollins. Plush, CM Punk, a frequent target of McIntyre's barbs, will be the match commentator. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Martha Hart, the wife of the late wrestler Owen Hart, recently spoke with NewsNation's Ashleigh Banfield regarding the sexual trafficking allegations levied against former WWE executive Vince McMahon. ## While hesitant to address the topic, Hart felt compelled due to its seriousness. She expressed no surprise at the lawsuit, referencing WWE's history of legal entanglements and negative press.## "No, I was not surprised when I heard there was yet another lawsuit (against Vince McMahon & WWE)." ## Having read the lawsuit's details, Hart characterized the alleged acts as "beyond the pale" and "incomprehensible." She emphasized the vulnerability of the alleged victim, Janel Grant, highlighting her unemployment, recent parental loss, and financial struggles. ## Drawing on her experience battling the McMahons in court, Hart described it as a "David and Goliath" situation. She believes the company prioritizes self-preservation at all costs, employing vast resources to delay cases and obfuscate the truth. ## "Wealthy people," Hart suggests, "can feel their wealth has no bounds and so then they have no boundaries themselves." She closed by offering words of encouragement to Grant, urging her to "stay the course" and remain resolute in her pursuit of justice. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

WWE NXT's Roxanne Perez has made her desire to join the main roster known, specifically targeting Monday Night Raw. ## During a recent interview on WWE – Die Woche, Perez revealed her childhood dream of performing on Raw. When prompted by the interviewer, who works on Raw's German commentary, she jokingly confirmed Raw as her destination, adding with a laugh, "I'll be there. Give me a few."## This isn't the first time Perez has dipped her toes into the main roster waters. She participated in the 2023 Royal Rumble and has competed on house shows.## The 20-year-old wrestler has already achieved significant success in NXT. She's a former NXT Women's Champion and NXT Women's Tag Team Champion (alongside Cora Jade). Her next challenge comes at NXT Stand & Deliver on April 6th, where she'll face NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria.## Perez's potential move to Raw follows rumors of NXT stars Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams being called up to the main roster. The upcoming NXT Stand & Deliver event, coinciding with WrestleMania 40 weekend, could be a launching pad for these NXT stars.## The WWE Draft's return in 2023 facilitated movement between NXT and the main roster brands (Raw and SmackDown). This could be another avenue for Perez's eventual arrival on Raw. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Roman Reigns, the undisputed WWE Champion and current megastar, has a surprising blemish on his otherwise triumphant career path - the 2015 Royal Rumble. This event, which should have been a defining moment, became a night Reigns would rather erase from his memory. ## Back then, a rising star known as "The Big Dog," Reigns secured a WrestleMania main event spot by winning the Royal Rumble. However, the Philadelphia crowd had other plans. Despite being a babyface (good guy) character, Reigns was met with a thunderous chorus of boos. Even The Rock's celebratory presence couldn't quell the negativity. ## This hostile reception left a lasting scar. In his upcoming A&E Biography, Reigns describes the night as a dream turned sour. The cheers he envisioned were replaced with jeers, a metaphorical "worst soundtrack" ruining his celebratory moment. He even goes as far as saying he tries to forget the entire Royal Rumble, with the sole consolation being a potential redemption arc at WrestleMania 40. ## “I was booed, historically. You think about these moments. You dream about them, and the moment that it actually happens, it’s like they’re playing the worst soundtrack of all time over your moment, ruining your party. That’s how the Rumble in Philly felt.## “I try to forget Philly. I try to forget the Royal Rumble. There’s only one positive, and that’s the fact that it’s going to be able to tie all the way back around at WrestleMania 40.” ## This year's WrestleMania, held in Philadelphia, presents a fascinating opportunity for Reigns. Expected to headline both nights, he'll face a double dose of the very crowd that rejected him in 2015. ## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns' dominance could have been a distant dream for fans. In a recent interview with Uproxx, Paul Heyman, Reigns' special counsel, revealed that the champion contemplated retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic. ## Reigns, immunocompromised due to his past battle with leukemia, opted to step away from the ring in early 2020. This decision, as Heyman explained, solidified into a belief that he was done with wrestling altogether. ## "He considered himself retired. He wasn't coming back," Heyman stated. ## This revelation adds a surprising layer to Reigns' current reign, which began with his SummerSlam 2020 return and subsequent championship victory. Heyman himself, then Executive Director of Raw, witnessed the desire for Reigns' return within WWE. ## "Every week I heard all the SmackDown writers and producers and personnel saying, 'God, I just wish Roman would come back,'" Heyman recalled. "And I would ask, has anybody talked to him? Yeah, he says he's retired. He's not coming back. No way..." ## Reigns' comeback, according to Heyman, is nothing short of a "miracle." Since then, he's established himself as a dominant champion, spearheaded the Bloodline storyline, and shattered championship reign records. ## Roman Reigns is now all set to pull off a double duty at WrestleMania. On Saturday, he'll team with The Rock against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Then, on Sunday, he'll defend his title against Cody in a singles match. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Former WWE chairman Vince McMahon has continued his divestiture of TKO stock, netting an estimated $100 million in the process. This news comes via a recent SEC filing by TKO Group. ## McMahon's latest sale involved 3,484,006 shares, following an earlier transaction in March where he sold 5,350,000 shares. These sales combined total over $500 million. ## The filings reveal McMahon had a pre-arranged agreement with an unnamed bank, obligating him to deliver the shares to settle the contract. The agreement was finalized in parts between March 5th and 25th, 2024. ## Despite the substantial sales, McMahon retains ownership of approximately 11.5 million TKO shares. While this indicates some remaining interest in the company, it's significantly less than the amount needed to exert major control. This effectively eliminates the possibility of another WWE-style takeover by McMahon after his previous retirement. ## The reasons behind McMahon's stock selloff remain unclear. However, TKO Group stock has seen a recent surge, with many attributing the rise to a potential upcoming deal with Netflix. ## This news comes amidst ongoing efforts by WWE to distance itself from McMahon following sexual misconduct allegations. Whether WWE will continue to avoid mentioning him on television remains to be seen. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...