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BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, March 28 - Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran's survival thriller Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life has taken a sensational opening at the domestic as well as the worldwide box office in all languages.## Directed by national award winner, Blessy, the movie opened to super positive reviews which translated into massive footfalls in the theatres. According to early estimates, Aadujeevitham grossed 8.50-9 crores in all languages, including around 8 crores in the original Malayalam alone. ## The opening of 9+ crores gross (official collection awaited), marks the biggest start ever for a Malayalam movie at the domestic box office. In Kerala, Aadujeevitham has grossed over 6 crores, scoring one of the biggest openings in the state. The movie also sets an opening day record for a Malayalam title in Karnataka with close to 1 crore gross. ## Aadujeevitham is expected to have a huge first weekend as it is carrying super positive word of mouth. It is likely to emerge another big box office success for Malayalam cinema which is riding high with back-to-back blockbusters this year. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

A shakeup is underway for the upcoming NXT Battleground premium live event. Originally scheduled for May 26th in Savanna, Georgia, the event will now be held on June 9th in a brand new location: the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. ## This change comes amidst reports suggesting a potential conflict with rival promotion AEW's Double or Nothing event, also set for Las Vegas on the original May 26th weekend. NXT seems to be avoiding a head-to-head clash by moving Battleground to a different date and location. ## "Hearing rumblings of a significant schedule change, I’m told the NXT Battleground event will be moving off May 26th to June 9th. With the location shifting as well as Savanna, GA will no longer host the show. NXT Battleground will take place live in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex." ## While details regarding the event card are still under wraps, the new date and location promise a fresh twist for NXT Battleground. With the NXT Stand & Deliver event happening just a month prior, NXT looks to maintain momentum and deliver another action-packed night for fans.## Hearing rumblings of a significant schedule change, I’m told the NXT Battleground event will be moving off May 26th to June 9th. With the location shifting as well as Savanna, GA will no longer host the show. NXT Battleground will take place live in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex.— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) March 28, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sac nilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak remains a monumental feat in professional wrestling. However, in a surprising revelation, The Undertaker himself believes someone else should have ended that streak: Bray Wyatt.## In a recent statement on his Patreon page, The Undertaker acknowledged the impact of Brock Lesnar's victory at WrestleMania 30, but argued that Bray Wyatt, with his dark and enigmatic persona, would have been a far more fitting choice.## "The most logical person to break it would have been Bray Wyatt," The Undertaker said. "It would have meant more to his career than even Roman's." ## He elaborated on the thematic connection between his character and Wyatt's, suggesting a potential storyline merge. "There were so many comparisons between the two characters and the darkness and the different things," he said. "For him to be able to have broken it would have been such a feather in his cap... something that could have extended the Undertaker character in a different capacity." ## "The most logical person to break it would have been Bray Wyatt. Probably of the three, it would have meant more to his career than even Roman's. For Roman, it would have been very special but for Bray, there were so many comparisons between the two characters and the darkness and the different things.## For him to be able to have broke it would have been such a feather in his cap and in something that would have prob probably could have extended the, the character of the Undertaker in, in a different capacity. ## You know, I mean, Bray would have been the, the in ring aspect of it, but I think that those characters would have somehow maybe merged together in some kind of higher power type deal. But I think of, of all the people that it would have helped, the most, I think Bray would have been the guy. He's the only one." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

WWE Champion Seth Rollins' emotions ran high after CM Punk's surprise return at Survivor Series, according to his wife Becky Lynch. ## In a recent interview with The MMA Hour, Lynch revealed Rollins felt disrespected by the lack of knowledge regarding Punk's comeback. The late deal meant Rollins wasn't informed beforehand, creating tension for the champion who had just competed in the main event of the night.## While Lynch acknowledges the hectic nature of the business and the possibility of a last-minute deal, she believes top stars like Rollins deserved to be kept in the loop.## "We think of ourselves as the universe," Lynch said. "Consideration should be taken into account. You should have told your top stars, of course."## Despite the initial frustration, reports suggest Rollins and Punk are maintaining a professional relationship backstage.## This news comes as Punk himself confirmed involvement at the upcoming WrestleMania, adding another layer of intrigue to the ongoing WWE narrative.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

CM Punk's return to WWE was shrouded in drama, not just for the fans, but for some stars in WWE as well. One such wrestler was Seth Rollins, who had publically criticized Punk and even referred to him as a "cancer." ## Things got heated on-screen at Survivor Series when Rollins appeared furious about Punk's return. This transitioned into a simmering storyline between the two. However, behind the scenes, a surprising shift has taken place. ## According to Wade Keller of PWTorch, despite their past tensions, Punk and Rollins are putting their differences aside for a professional showing. ## They're said to be working well together when it comes to planning their on-screen segments for Raw. This professional conduct has garnered praise from both WWE management and fans who appreciate the captivating on-screen dynamic.## While the exact nature of their personal relationship remains unknown, it seems both stars understand the business and are committed to delivering an entertaining program. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here is the AEW Rankings as of Wednesday, March 27, immediately following AEW Dynamite on March 27, 2024. ## Men's Division World Champion Samoa Joe TNT Champion Adam Copeland 1. Swerve Strickland 2. Orange Cassidy 3. Jon Moxley 4. Will Ospreay 5. Bryan Danielson Women's Division Women's World Champion Toni Storm TBS Champion Julia Hart 1. Thunder Rosa 2. Mariah May 3. Willow Nightingale 4. Deonna Purrazzo 5. Serena Deeb Tag Team Division World Tag Team Champions VACANT 1. Best Friends 2. Matthew & Nicholas Jackson 3. Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli 4. Ricky Starks & Big Bill 5. FTR Trios Division World Trios Champions The Acclaimed & "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn 1. Bang Bang Gang 2. The Elite 3. Blackpool Combat Club 4. Undisputed Kingdom 5. House of Black ## Stay Tuned TO Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The longstanding rivalry between AEW President Tony Khan and wrestling legend Eric Bischoff took another turn this morning on social media. Khan seemingly aimed a shot at Bischoff's podcast, "Strictly Business," following the latest episode of AEW Dynamite. ## The back-and-forth began when a fan commented on Khan's tweet, noting the late hour (4 AM) of the post. Khan's tweet itself referenced a "fraud of a business podcast" without explicitly naming it, but concluding with the AEW Dynamite hashtag. ## Wrestling fans quickly connected the dots, realizing Khan was likely referring to "Strictly Business," which announced its final episode earlier that day. Host Jon Alba explained Bischoff's busy schedule and his desire to focus on other projects as reasons for the podcast's conclusion.## Despite Khan's apparent disapproval, the podcast garnered support from wrestlers like Matt Cardona and Joey Janela, who expressed their appreciation for "Strictly Business." Alba himself highlighted the show's unique dynamic, existing despite the 38-year age gap and contrasting perspectives between him and Bischoff.## Some news tonight about the future of Strictly Business with @EBischoff pic.twitter.com/twm1dO81tt— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) March 28, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

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

BY JITU JANGIR

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

BY JITU JANGIR

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

BY JITU JANGIR

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

BY JITU JANGIR

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