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Oba Femi and Bron Breakker will collide at WWE’s first-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6. The match will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, with the special event scheduled to stream live at 8 p.m. ET. The match was made official during Monday night’s Raw after Femi and Breakker confronted each other in the ring. Breakker came out and called out Femi, challenging him to prove that he really is the future of WWE. Femi answered the challenge and reminded Breakker that even Brock Lesnar had recognized his potential. The two were ready to fight immediately, but Paul Heyman stepped in before the confrontation could turn into a match. Heyman explained that he had already spoken with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and had a bigger plan for them. Heyman announced that Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker would take place at Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6. There is plenty behind the confrontation. Femi is becoming WWE's voice after his recent rivalry with Brock Lesnar, while Breakker has been trying to re-establish himself as one of WWE’s top young stars. Their confrontation on Raw turned that competition into an official singles match. The other confirmed match for Sunday Night’s Main Event is Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton. WWE made that match official after Orton attacked Rhodes before his scheduled match against Sami Zayn on the August 14 episode of SmackDown. The fight spilled through the arena before Nick Aldis announced their singles match for Atlanta.

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WWE Raw is set to return tonight, August 17, 2026, from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, with a loaded lineup featuring several matches and a major confrontation involving Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa and Jey Uso. The show will take place tonight and will air live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. WWE's official preview confirms the five announced matches and segments for the episode. The night's biggest storyline will see Jey Uso deliver Solo Sikoa to World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns after defeating Sikoa under controversial circumstances last week. Chad Gable will also put the Intercontinental Championship on the line against Rey Mysterio, while Rey Fenix faces El Fiscal and Dragon Lee takes on El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. in the first round of the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender's Tournament. The tournament will determine who challenges Reigns when Raw heads to Mexico City on September 14. Sol Ruca will also go one-on-one with Lyra Valkyria following their confrontation last week. Monday Night Raw Results August 17, 2026 Stephanie Vaquer opened the show by calling out Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan and demanding a fight. Morgan arrived with Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, and the numbers quickly became a problem for Vaquer. Becky Lynch came out to help, but tension between Lynch and Vaquer gave Judgment Day another opening. Morgan attacked Lynch, while Perez hit Vaquer with Pop Rox. Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa were shown backstage. The Usos prepared to take Solo to Roman Reigns, with LA Knight briefly crossing paths with them. Je’Von Evans vs JD McDonagh( W/OG Cutter) Je’Von Evans battled JD McDonagh after getting involved with Dominik Mysterio and calling out Big Cass. McDonagh focused on Evans’ injured leg, but Evans managed to fight through the damage. Evans eventually caught McDonagh with the OG Cutter for the win. Big Cass attacked him again afterward, but Evans fought back and even challenged Cass before Dominik helped Cass regain control. Winner: Je’Von Evans via pinfall Rey Fenix defeated El Fiscal - World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament Rey Fenix defeated El Fiscal with the Mexican Muscle Buster to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament. Fiscal gave Fenix a tougher fight than expected, but Fenix survived and moved into the semifinals. He will face the winner of Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. Sol Ruca vs Lyra Valkyria Sol Ruca and Lyra Valkyria delivered a fast-paced match with both women getting strong stretches of offense. Valkyria nearly caught Ruca with her finishing move, but Ruca countered and eventually connected with the Sol Snatcher. Ruca picked up the victory in 10:50. Winner: Sol Ruca via pinfall Bron Breakker and Oba Femi Settle Their Argument Bron Breakker came to the ring and called out Oba Femi, insisting that Femi prove his claim that he is the future of WWE. Paul Heyman interrupted before things could turn into an immediate fight. Femi eventually appeared and told Breakker that even Brock Lesnar knows he is the future. Breakker wanted to fight him on the spot, but Heyman stopped the match from happening. Heyman revealed that he had already spoken with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and arranged Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6. The winner will have a chance to prove who WWE's future really is. Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. Dragon Lee and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. battled in a hard-fought tournament match, with both men exchanging offense throughout. Lee eventually caught Wagner with Operation Dragon to score the victory and advance to the semifinals, where he will face Rey Fenix. Winner:Dragon Lee via pinfall Chad Gable (c) vs. Rey Mysterio — Intercontinental Championship Chad Gable put the Intercontinental Championship on the line against Rey Mysterio in one of Raw’s featured matches. Mysterio used his speed to keep Gable under pressure, but the champion found a way to take control and shut down the challenger’s comeback. Gable eventually finished Mysterio to retain the Intercontinental Championship and continue his reign. Winner: Chad Gable Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline Roman Reigns arrived with Jacob Fatu and immediately demanded that Solo Sikoa be brought to him. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso then brought Solo into the ring. Roman reminded Solo of their previous Tribal Combat match and questioned why Solo was still standing in front of him rather than showing him respect. The Usos attacked Solo, and Fatu applied the Tongan Death Grip before Roman told him to stop. Roman then placed black Ula Falas around Jey and Jimmy’s necks and praised them for what they had done. The focus returned to Solo, but LA Knight came out and confronted Roman. The Usos attacked Knight, while Fatu also got involved. Roman stopped Fatu from using the Tongan Death Grip on Knight before hitting Knight with a Superman Punch. Roman then ordered Solo to deal with Knight. Solo appeared ready to hit Knight with a Samoan Spike but turned and hit Roman Reigns instead. Solo then pulled out an air gun and confronted Jey. Knight hit Jimmy with a BFT, while Solo hit Jey with another Samoan Spike. Knight later hit Roman with a BFT of his own. Solo and Knight eventually left the ring together. Knight offered Solo a fist bump, which Solo accepted before saying, “Thank you.” Jacob Fatu remained standing in the corner and did not help Roman or the Usos.

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For over a decade, Joe Anoa'i — better known as Roman Reigns — has been at the center of WWE's biggest storylines, biggest matches, and biggest business decisions. Few performers in the company's history have carried the weight of the brand quite the way he has, headlining WrestleMania after WrestleMania while the product built itself around his character arc. What makes his story stand out isn't just longevity; it's the sheer range of it — a career that has moved through nearly every phase a wrestler can go through, from hated pretender to beloved hero to a villain the audience couldn't look away from. From a breakout member of The Shield to the "Tribal Chief" who headlined the industry's most dominant title reign in modern history, his journey is one of the most complete stories WWE has ever told. Here are the ten moments that built him into the company's cornerstone — the wins, the setbacks, and the reinventions that turned Roman Reigns into the undisputed face of WWE. 1. The Shield Storms In — Survivor Series 2012 Roman Reigns made his main-roster debut on November 18, 2012, ambushing the ring alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose to help CM Punk retain the WWE Championship. The Shield's arrival instantly reshaped WWE's landscape, and Reigns — the imposing enforcer of the trio — was immediately marked as a star in the making. 2. The Betrayal That Made Him a Singles Star — June 2014 On the June 2, 2014 episode of Raw, Seth Rollins turned on his Shield brothers, blasting Reigns with a steel chair and ending the faction. The split forced Reigns out of the group dynamic and into a singles push, setting him on the path WWE had been building toward: its next top guy. 3. Winning the Royal Rumble — January 2015 Reigns won the 2015 Royal Rumble Match, last eliminating Big Show, in a moment WWE clearly intended as a coronation. The reaction was famously divisive — fans openly rebelled against the push — but the match cemented WWE's commitment to making him the franchise's centerpiece, for better or worse. 4. Ending an Era — Defeating The Undertaker at WrestleMania 33 At WrestleMania 33 in 2017, Reigns beat The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match, becoming only the second man ever to defeat the Deadman at WrestleMania. The Undertaker left his hat, coat, and gloves in the ring afterward — a symbolic passing of the torch that instantly raised Reigns' stature among the all-time greats. 5. The Torch-Passing Over John Cena — No Mercy 2017 In September 2017, Reigns defeated John Cena in a clean, hard-hitting match at No Mercy. Though it happened on a secondary pay-per-view, the bout is remembered as a definitive changing of the guard between WWE's dominant star of the 2000s–2010s and the man being groomed to replace him. 6. Finally Beating Brock Lesnar — SummerSlam 2018 After years of chasing him, Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar to win the Universal Championship at SummerSlam 2018. It was the validation moment fans had waited years for — proof that Reigns could beat the company's most dominant "conqueror" for the top title. 7. The Leukemia Announcement — October 2018 Weeks after winning the title, Reigns stunned the wrestling world on the October 22, 2018 Raw by revealing his leukemia had returned and relinquishing the Universal Championship to focus on his health. The raw, emotional moment humanized him overnight, transforming public perception and rallying the entire industry behind him. 8. The Reinvention — SummerSlam 2020 and the Birth of the Tribal Chief After stepping away for COVID-19 precautions and missing WrestleMania 36, Reigns returned at SummerSlam 2020 with a shocking heel turn, aligning with Paul Heyman and attacking Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman. This rebirth as "The Tribal Chief" — colder, more calculated, and unapologetically dominant — is widely regarded as the true beginning of his prime and the character work that finally won over the audience. 9. Breaking Brock Lesnar's Record — January 2022 On January 16, 2022, Reigns surpassed Brock Lesnar's 503-day reign to become the longest-reigning Universal Champion in WWE history. It was statistical proof of just how thoroughly he had taken over the company at the top of the card. 10. Unifying the Titles — WrestleMania 38 At WrestleMania 38 in 2022, Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar to also capture the WWE Championship, unifying it with his Universal Championship to become the first-ever Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. It was the culmination of nearly two years of storytelling and confirmed him, definitively, as the face of the entire promotion.

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In an interview, WWE's Nick Aldis reflected on the early days of his run as SmackDown General Manager, revealing how a pivotal on-screen exchange with Roman Reigns helped shape the tone of his character — and recounting the chaotic backstage story behind his first meeting with Vince McMahon. WWE Superstar Nick Aldis spoke to Chris Van Vliet and described a now-famous couch segment with Reigns as a genuinely significant moment for him professionally. He praised Reigns as meticulous and deeply thoughtful about every detail of his on-screen presence, crediting Paul Heyman's influence for helping shape that approach. Aldis said he felt real gratitude toward Reigns, noting that Reigns didn't have to extend him that level of trust in establishing the GM character, but chose to. The interview then turned to a story from very early in his tenure — by his own estimate, just a month or six weeks into the job — involving Randy Orton's arrival on SmackDown. Aldis explained that strict staging instructions were coming down at the time about where he and Heyman should stand during a live segment. Just before they went live, word came through again insisting he stay in the background while Heyman took the foreground. He recalled Heyman being amused by the directive, and Aldis feeling he had no real choice but to comply with seconds to air. The segment reportedly went off well, with Paul "Triple H" Levesque doing the opposite of what was expected in a way that sold the moment. That day, Aldis said, turned out to be the first time he ever met Vince McMahon in person — who was there watching. Aldis admitted he spent the moments afterward dreading the encounter, assuming McMahon would be furious they'd deviated from instructions. Instead, he said McMahon was gracious and complimentary about the segment, which left Aldis feeling conflicted given how much credit he felt Heyman deserved. Asked about Reigns couch segment, Aldis explained it emerged from an improvised back-and-forth where Reigns needled him about his feelings, prompting him to fire back, "but I'm an executive. I don't have feelings, you know." He said the line was meant to establish his character as a cold, businesslike executive, citing shows like Suits and Succession as influences on that steely persona — cool, cutthroat, and, in his own description, ultimately someone who's emotionally shut off. At WWE SummerSlam 2026 (Night 1, August 1, in Minneapolis), Nick Aldis wrestled in a match despite his in-ring absence of almost three years,, taking on Gunther. He came up short against Gunther, succumbing to Gunther's sleeper hold submission. Despite the loss, it was described as a dream match turned nightmare, with fans firmly behind him throughout. Following the loss, Aldis reportedly tried to resign as SmackDown General Manager, but Triple H (Paul Levesque) wouldn't allow it, telling Aldis he respected what he did at SummerSlam and wanted him to remain GM. On future plans, it is being suggested that Aldis could wrestle in WWE again, with sources in the company not believing he was "one and done." Aldis was said to have been banged up coming out of the match, and no timeline has been confirmed for when he'd wrestle next.

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Despite Brock Lesnar publicly stating that his in-ring career is over, it sounds like the door hasn't fully closed inside WWE. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, there are high-ranking officials within the company who still believe Lesnar will be involved with WrestleMania 43 in some capacity. One source noted that if another match isn't in the cards, the idea of Lesnar headlining the WWE Hall of Fame in Saudi Arabia is certainly on the table. Lesnar's road to this point has been anything but straightforward. He appeared to be heading toward retirement back at WrestleMania 42 after losing to Oba Femi, going as far as removing his gloves and boots in the ring in an emotional farewell moment with Paul Heyman by his side. Instead of staying away, though, Lesnar returned weeks later to run it back with Femi, setting up a rubber match to close out their trilogy. That decider came at SummerSlam 2026 Night One on August 1 in Minneapolis, Lesnar's home state, where the two collided in a brutal Hell in a Cell match. Femi got the better of him, and Lesnar responded by embracing his opponent and telling the crowd he was passing the torch, calling himself "the past" and Femi "the future." Three days later, on the August 4 edition of The Pat McAfee Show, Lesnar made it official, confirming that Saturday's match truly was his last as an in-ring competitor and that he considers himself retired from the business entirely. Retirement announcements from Lesnar aren't new — his WrestleMania 42 exit was widely read as a career send-off too, only for him to return a month later. Given that history, it's perhaps no surprise that some within WWE aren't ready to rule out one more appearance next April, even if it doesn't come in the form of a match. A Hall of Fame induction in Saudi Arabia would fit neatly with WWE's continued push into the region and would allow the company to give Lesnar a proper send-off without asking a 48-year-old with a well-documented list of physical wear and tear to get back in the ring. For now, nothing is close to confirmed, but it's clear the door hasn't been shut on one more Brock Lesnar moment at WrestleMania season.

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The fallout from WrestleMania 40 continued to shake up SmackDown this week, with a major change to the landscape of The Bloodline.## Solo Sikoa, Jimmy Uso, and Paul Heyman kicked off the night with an in-ring segment addressing their loss and the subsequent eviction from their locker room by the new champion, Cody Rhodes. Heyman attempted to maintain order, reminding Sikoa that "wins and losses matter" and regaining championship gold was the key to reclaiming their space.## However, tensions flared as Sikoa questioned the consequences for losing, particularly after Jimmy Uso's defeat at the hands of Jey Uso at WrestleMania. Suddenly, a hooded figure attacked Jimmy Uso, and the identity was soon revealed to be Tama Tonga, son of Haku and a former NJPW star.## This shocking debut was followed by a vicious assault on Jimmy Uso by both Sikoa and Tonga, leaving him laid out despite Heyman's protests against the violence. Notably, Tonga, while not an Anoa'i family member by blood, has been acknowledged as honorary family by The Rock and Roman Reigns in the past.## The segment concluded with Sikoa asserting his dominance within the group. He smacked Heyman's phone out of his hand and stomped on it, sending a clear message that decision-making within The Bloodline may have shifted.## The future of The Bloodline and its impact on SmackDown remain to be seen, but one thing is certain: the WWE Universe can expect fireworks in the weeks to come. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The Rock's recent stint on WWE has caused a shift in on-screen language policies, particularly for top wrestlers.## Dave Meltzer, wrestling journalist, reports in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the previously enforced PG-rated language restrictions seem to be loosening up. This change appears to be at least partly due to The Rock's freedom to speak his mind. ## Meltzer notes, "Rock says what he wants when he wants," and this leniency seems to be extending to other top stars. Examples include Paul Heyman's (bleeped-out) profanity during his Hall of Fame speech and Cody Rhodes and C.M. Punk using language that wouldn't have been tolerated just a few months ago.## Interestingly, this coincides with a reported decline in viewership among older demographics and a rise in younger viewers. This suggests a potential return to the "Attitude Era" style of programming, known for its edgier content, might be a strategic move to capture a younger audience.## However, WWE seems to be taking a cautious approach. While there's a push for edgier content, there's also a concern about alienating sponsors with excessive profanity. It appears they're aiming for a balance.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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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...

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New details emerged about a scrapped segment planned for WrestleMania 40 Night Two, which would have featured WWE Hall of Famers Trish Stratus and Lita. ## While WrestleMania weekend saw plenty of wrestling legends on WWE shows, it appears a segment featuring two fan favorites didn't make the final cut. According to Fightful Select, plans for Trish Stratus and Lita to appear during the Hall of Fame segment on Night Two were dropped. ## This year's Hall of Fame ceremony put Paul Heyman in the spotlight. Heyman also accompanied Roman Reigns to the ring for his Undisputed Universal Title defense against Cody Rhodes on Night Two. ## The main event saw a historic upset, with Cody Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns to end his lengthy championship reign. The match wasn't without its twists, as several stars got involved. ## Jey Uso and Seth Rollins seemingly took out members of Reigns' Bloodline faction. Then, surprise appearances by John Cena and The Undertaker helped even the odds for Cody Rhodes. ## Cena took down Solo Sikoa but was later stopped by The Rock. Following that, The Undertaker made a dramatic entrance to the ring and took out Reigns, allowing Rhodes to secure the victory. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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While some have dubbed it the "Paul Levesque Era," the WWE Chief Content Officer himself is hesitant to define this current period in the company's history. Levesque acknowledges a transition is underway, but emphasizes a more organic approach to letting the era find its own identity, much like the iconic "Attitude Era" that wasn't labelled as such during its run.## Levesque's influence is undeniable. His rise to a leadership position has coincided with a renewed focus on in-ring storytelling and a potential shift away from the more rigidly scripted approach of recent years. Wrestlers seem to have more creative freedom, and NXT, the developmental brand Levesque previously oversaw, is seen as a breeding ground for exciting new talent.## There's a sense of optimism. Levesque, a legend himself, is a strong advocate for building new stars. During WrestleMania XL Sunday Press Conference, Triple H spoke about WWE having "no ceiling," and fans are eager to see what the future holds.## "I keep hearing it. Paul Heyman, while he didn't start it, I suppose, but Paul Heyman made a big deal out of it on Friday night. The new era, you know, talked about being 'my era,' all that 'some era, tar era.' When I say 'our,' I mean everybody in WWE—the people that endured, the people that hung in there, the people that trusted, the people that over the last year, whatever it's been, gave their sweat and tears to get to where we are, because somewhere along the way, they trusted a process that led them to remembering how much fun this is, how much of a privilege it is for us to be able to do it, how great this can be.## We all started kind of in a similar place where we just thought this was the greatest form of entertainment in the world, and we wanted to do it and work our asses off at it and make fans all around the world or make a product that they could all enjoy, and that they could love again. And so it's what people are throwing my name at the top of it. It's their era, every bit as much as mine. I can't do this without all of them. I need them to do it. And two of the people at the very tippity top of that—one is new here but has just been, no pun intended, a game changer. ## Lee Fitting from a production standpoint, from what we're doing, from the look, the feel. All of it, you see changes happening every week on TV, and there's going to be more of them, but you see them and I see people excited by them and just loving the changes that are made. But I'm telling you there's so much more to come like we made a conscious decision together to sort of lean Nick and myself to slowly roll out some of those changes. Over time. ## There's a lot more coming. But when I tell you Lee Fitting that I love working with him, he has a passion for this just like we do. Might be new here but and he's all in and for me. He's the kind of guy that I want to go to work for, I want to, I want to, I want to do stuff to make his job easier and I want to collaborate with him and I want to make things better with him. So I can't say enough good stuff about him. ## A lot of the change that you see and a lot of this success that you're seeing comes from Lee Fitting and then Nick Khan, I can't even begin to describe the change that he's made here. And as if you wanted to boil it all down to a spear tip. It should be, he should be mentioned in the top of that it's his era too because there's nobody right now. I don't even know how to say it. It's it's such an amazing partnership with a guy that I have so much respect for, manages clicks and he's the biggest difference-maker I've ever seen. And together, I can promise people with everything else I just mentioned with Lee but Nick at the top of it...there's no ceiling on this. We're gonna take you places it's never been before. So I just want to thank those guys and say when they say whatever era they want to call it, know that's for you just as much as it is for me." ## If you use any of the quotes above, please credit the source with a h/t and link back to Sacnilk for the transcription. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WrestleMania 40 night two saw AJ Styles sporting a brand new entrance theme before his match against LA Knight.## While the full entrance can be viewed below in the clip, Knight ultimately emerged victorious in his WrestleMania debut, defeating the seasoned Styles.## The action continues with IYO Sky defending her WWE Women's Championship against Bayley, followed by the highly anticipated main event. ## In a "Bloodline Rules" stipulation, Roman Reigns will put his Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against challenger Cody Rhodes. ## As clarified by Paul Heyman in a backstage interview, "Bloodline Rules" translates to a No Disqualification match with a definitive winner and any additional stipulations laid down by the Bloodline (Roman Reigns, The Usos, and Paul Heyman himself). ## NEW MUSIC for @AJStylesOrg at #WrestleMania XL! pic.twitter.com/HPoDvv0pde— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Roman Reigns' post-WrestleMania 40 victory celebration took a turn when he kicked a reporter out of the press conference. ## Following his win alongside The Rock in the main event, Reigns, known for demanding the audience's "acknowledgement," took offense to a reporter's boo. He demanded the reporter, a woman with glasses, be removed, threatening to leave himself if security didn't comply.## "I'm serious. The lady with the glasses, get her out. Get her out or I'm leaving! Use your feet. You're wasting our time lady," said Reigns. ## While Paul Heyman attempted to lighten the mood, the incident has gone viral, with the clip exceeding 1 million views. Whether staged or legitimate, the exchange has certainly generated buzz.## This adds another layer to Reigns' upcoming WrestleMania Sunday match. Already set to be historic as his ninth main event, a potential loss to challenger Cody Rhodes could mean a very different post-show media appearance, if any. ## ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...