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BY JITU JANGIR

Sacnilk brings you live updates and results from the Jake Paul vs. Ryan Bourland fight card, taking place on Saturday night at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ## The highly anticipated co-main event between Jake Paul and Ryan Bourland is scheduled to begin around 9 p.m. ET. Paul, known for his boxing challenges, is stepping into the ring against the seasoned professional boxer Bourland, who boasts a record of 17-2. The bout is set for eight rounds in the cruiserweight division. ## Stay tuned to our live blog for round-by-round updates and comprehensive coverage of Jake Paul's latest boxing endeavor as he faces off against Ryan Bourland in what promises to be an exciting showdown. ## Below check out the results ## Main Card (7 p.m. ET) Results ## Amanda Serrano vs. Nina Meinke has been cancelled due to a Serrano injury ## Jake Paul def. Ryan Bourland via TKO at 2:37 of Round 1 ## Jonathan Gonzalez def. Rene Santiago via unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 117-111) ## Javon Walton vs. Joshua Torres ruled a majority draw (39-37, 38-38, 38-38)## Krystal Rosado def. Gloria Munguilla via majority decision (38-38, 40-36, 40-36) ## Paul vs. Bourland Prelim Results ## Christopher Diaz def. Headley Scott via second-round TKO ## Omar Pacheco vs. Christopher Ortiz ruled a majority draw (39-37, 38-38, 38-38)## Elijah Flores def. Alejandro Munera via fourth-round TKO## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The animosity between Bobby Lashley and Karrion Kross shows no signs of abating. Throughout 2024, Kross has established the formidable Final Testament faction, specifically targeting Lashley and his allies, the Street Profits. ## The conflict reached a fever pitch on the February 23rd episode of SmackDown when Kross struck Lashley with a chair, creating a crucial distraction that allowed the Authors of Pain to overpower the Street Profits. ## In a chilling message delivered exclusively on SmackDown, Kross, alongside his imposing advisor Paul Ellering, further stoked the flames of their rivalry, leaving Lashley with a taste of what's to come.## Karrion Kross: "Good evening, I have a message for Bobby Lashley, you've been at the top of this business for a very long time, but you've had everybody fooled around here. You've got everybody thinking you're this untouchable guy, that you're invincible, but I know you now, I see it, that's a lie, Bobby. Deep down, you are scared to death, that you are never gonna stand in a WWE ring again as World Champion. ## And it's funny how that has a way of changing people. But what's even funnier to me than that is that I'm the one who's solely responsible for you losing out on the opportunity to compete at WrestleMania. That makes me very, very happy."## Paul Ellering: "So, Bobby, the question isn't what you've lost, but what more can you afford to lose?."## B-Fab: "I know, I didn't hear Karrion say that Bobby is scared, the same man who had to go get two gargoyles to watch his back." ## Angelo Dawkins: "Scared ain't in our vocabulary, we gonna take that as disrespect." ## Montez Ford: "Disrespect. I mean, 2024 is supposed to be our year, we're supposed to be focusing on championship gold and bigger and better things, but it seems as though our revelation is within The Final Testament." ## Bobby Lashley: "Kross, you're so desperate to get my attention, well, congratulations, you have my attention. But here's where you got it wrong, I don't fear men like you, so enough of the mind games, me and you, one on one, next week, let's finish this...Tick tock." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The opening of this week's "WWE SmackDown" saw a familiar sight: The Bloodline taking center stage. However, this time, their dominance extended beyond the storyline. The segment reportedly ran significantly over its allotted time, exceeding 30 minutes of airtime.## Adding to the intrigue, the segment was produced by Jason Jordan, marking a departure from the usual producer, Michael Hayes, for Bloodline segments. No official reason has been given for this change or the segment's extended length.## The lengthy segment focused on The Rock issuing a challenge. Fresh off a 21-minute online promo earlier in the day, The Rock confronted Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, the 2024 Royal Rumble winner and World Heavyweight Champion respectively. He challenged them to a tag team match at WrestleMania Night 1, where they would face The Rock and his cousin, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. The Rock also acknowledged Reigns' authority as "Tribal Chief," fulfilling a demand Reigns made earlier.## The overrun reportedly impacted the rest of the show. Naomi's entrance for the first scheduled match did not air due to the extended Bloodline segment. It remains to be seen if or how other segments were affected. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, March 2 - Director Prasanth Varma's superhero movie Hanuman has been in theatres for more than 50 days, a remarkable achievement for a film that was released with limited expectations. The movie's box office performance also made makers pause its digital release, something which is rare for a South Indian movie nowadays. ## Starring Teja Sajja, Hanuman was released on January 12 during the Sankranthi festival along with a couple of other movies on either date. The movie initially faced challenges in getting desired screens in Telugu states as it wasn't a big film compared to other movies released during the same period. ## To overcome the challenges, Hanuman needed solid audience word-of-mouth and once it happened, it looked unstoppable. And now, after 50 days, the movie stands as one of the biggest South Indian blockbusters and the biggest-ever Sankranthi release for Tollywood. ## Produced by Primeshow Entertainment, Hanuman has grossed around 294 crores at the worldwide box office in 50 days. In India, the movie has minted around 237 crores gross and overseas, it has grossed an estimated 56.80 crores. It will finish below the 300-crore mark but the job is already done. ## The film stars Teja Sajja in the title role, alongside Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Samuthirakani, Vinay Rai and Vennela Kishore. It is set in the fictional village of Anjanadri and is the first instalment of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU). ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

The card for next week's episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown is shaping up to be a big one, with several high-profile appearances and matches announced. ## Following The Rock's return and WrestleMania challenge last week, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and his potential challenger Cody Rhodes are set to appear and deliver their response. ## The controversial social media star Logan Paul is scheduled to make his much-anticipated return after causing a stir at the Elimination Chamber. His actions cost Randy Orton a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, leaving fans eager to see what he has in store next.## The long-standing rivalry between Bobby Lashley and Karrion Kross finally reaches its boiling point as they clash in a singles match. This highly anticipated encounter promises to be a brutal and intense battle, with both superstars looking to settle the score once and for all. ## WWE Friday Night SmackDown (3/8) ## - The Rock appearing## - Logan Paul returns## - Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins give The Rock an answer to his WrestleMania challenge## - Bobby Lashley vs. Karrion Kross## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

After a lengthy absence due to injury, Dakota Kai returned to WWE SmackDown on March 1st, seemingly forming an alliance with Bayley. However, the night took a shocking turn as Kai ultimately betrayed Bayley, aligning herself with Damage CTRL (Bayley's rivals).## The initial signs pointed towards a genuine partnership. Kai claimed she was attacked by Damage CTRL backstage and vowed to help Bayley in her ongoing feud with the group. Together, they faced the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) in a tag team match.## As the match reached its climax, Bayley went for the tag, expecting Kai to be her partner. However, in a moment of betrayal, Kai shockingly hopped off the apron, leaving Bayley vulnerable. Asuka capitalized on the distraction, leading to their defeat. ## Following the match, Bayley attempted to confront Kai, but Damage CTRL intervened, launching a vicious assault on a defenseless Bayley. Kai stood by and watched as her former friend was taken down. ## Speechless.@itsBayleyWWE is all on her own in this fight against #DamageCTRL...#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RZkrhEDkHm— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Since turning his back on Rey Mysterio in November, Santos Escobar has been on a tear. The former NXT Champion injured the legendary luchador, sidelined him with a torn meniscus, and has been busy building his own powerful faction.## Escobar's growing alliance, featuring Humberto Carillo, Angel Garza, and Elektra Lopez, presented a formidable challenge to the existing Legado del Fantasma (LWO) led by Mysterio. This past SmackDown, the tension reached a boiling point.## In a Street Fight against Carlito, Escobar received illegal assistance from Carillo and Garza. However, the tide turned when Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro, former LWO members, unexpectedly intervened and neutralized Carillo and Garza.## Mysterio then made a dramatic entrance, hobbling on crutches. Initially, Escobar mocked the injured icon. But the tables turned swiftly as Mysterio discarded his crutches, disarmed Carillo and Garza, and distracted Escobar long enough for Carlito to score the upset victory. ## Mysterio's return signals a renewed focus on his rivalry with Escobar. With WrestleMania fast approaching, the possibility of a high-stakes singles match between the two former partners seems increasingly likely. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The professional wrestling world mourns the passing of Paul "The Butcher" Vachon, who died on February 29th at the age of 86. The news was shared on social media by Pat Laprade, a close friend of Vachon.## Vachon was a renowned figure in the industry, achieving notable success alongside his brother, Maurice Vachon. As a team, they captured the AWA Tag Team Championship and competed in various prominent promotions like Stampede Wrestling, Mid-South Sports, and Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. Their contributions were celebrated in 2010 with an induction into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. ## Beyond his in-ring accomplishments, Vachon played a crucial role in establishing Grand Prix Wrestling in Quebec, collaborating with his brother. He also had a brief stint in the WWF (now WWE). His impact transcended his wrestling career.## Vachon's life was marked by a courageous battle against cancer. He will be deeply missed by the wrestling community. On behalf of Sacnilk, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Paul “The Butcher” Vachon. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Fans watching the March 1st, 2024 edition of WWE SmackDown were left confused by several instances where the screen went black for a few seconds during The Rock's segment. ## Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com has revealed the reason behind these blackouts: a fan holding a "DIE ROCKY DIE" sign.## The network deemed the sign necessary to censor due to its reference to The Rock's controversial "Die Rocky Die" chants from his early wrestling career. Despite his immense success, such references can still elicit strong reactions, prompting the network to take action.## This wasn't the only instance of censorship during the broadcast. In an effort to maintain a family-friendly viewing experience and adhere to network standards, the audio was also muted at certain points due to profane chants from the audience. This is a common practice in live television broadcasts.## The random blackouts on tonight's #SmackDown broadcast on FOX was because of a fan that has a "Die Rocky Die" sign that the network is censoring.— PWlnsider— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) March 2, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

The Rock lived up to his promise of bringing greatness to SmackDown, delivering a thunderous performance that included a historic WrestleMania challenge and a surprising act of family loyalty.## Kicking off SmackDown alongside The Bloodline in Glendale, Arizona, The Rock addressed Cody Rhodes' challenge for a one-on-one match issued at Elimination Chamber. In a surprising move, The Rock declined the challenge but countered with an even bigger proposition: a tag team showdown for WrestleMania 40.## The Great One and The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, would combine forces to battle Cody Rhodes and his former rival-turned-ally, the current World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, on Night 1 of the grandest stage of them all.## Just as The Rock prepared to conclude his address in signature style, the WWE Universe witnessed an unexpected turn of events. Roman Reigns, with an intense gaze, interrupted The Rock, sending shockwaves through the crowd. ## Following The Rock's WrestleMania proposition, Reigns declared his unwavering commitment to his family but expressed a single request: for The Rock to acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief. While many anticipated a potential conflict given The Rock's past heel persona and charismatic presence, The Brahma Bull ultimately displayed his loyalty, acknowledging Roman Reigns as his Tribal Chief. ## 😳😳😳@WWERomanReigns is not messing around tonight...@HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/iwVpVHAizL— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024 ## FINALLY...@TheRock has arrived to #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/TRpotaklky— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024 ## .@TheRock is UNHINGED tonight 😱#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hmrugyFnPj— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024 ## Woah! @TheRock and The #Bloodline just challenged @CodyRhodes & @WWERollins to a Tag Team Match at #WrestleMania! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RQjOZLxlpP— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024 ## "The Rock will do everything in his power to make sure you don't win that title"@TheRock is laying down the law 😳#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/po7FZ1UJdo— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024 ## "Roman Reigns... I acknowledge you as my Tribal Chief"@TheRock just acknowledged @WWERomanReigns 🤯#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/FGfsIhN64a— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024 ## "If ya smell what The Bloodline is cookin"#TheBloodline is completely on the same page ☝️@TheRock @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/wU9DD2sa8I— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Following a thrilling Elimination Chamber event, this week's Smackdown delivered a star-studded episode filled with unexpected twists and turns. Roman Reigns made an appearance, but it was his cousin, The Rock, who stole the show with his return to the blue brand, further igniting his rivalry with Cody Rhodes. ## Just hours before the show, The Rock took to social media with a video message aimed at Cody Rhodes, mocking his challenge for a one-on-one match. He also took a jab at Rhodes' newfound ally, Seth Rollins, labeling him a "walking clown." Rollins, known for his lighthearted demeanor, responded with a humorous reaction. ## Smackdown kicked off with Roman Reigns entering the ring, only to be met with chants of "Cody" from the crowd. However, the atmosphere shifted drastically when The Rock made his grand entrance.## Addressing the audience, The Rock flatly rejected Cody's offer for a singles match. Instead, he proposed a tag team showdown on Night One of WrestleMania, pitting himself and Roman Reigns against the duo of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The Rock added a significant stipulation: if Rhodes and Rollins secured a victory on Night One, their championship match against Roman Reigns on Night Two would be free from any interference from the Bloodline.## However, if The Rock and Reigns emerged victorious, the championship match on Night Two would transform into a "Bloodline Rules" match, where anything goes. The Rock gave Rhodes and Rollins one week to consider this offer, warning them that if they refused, he would use his influence to ensure Rhodes' defeat in the championship match.## The episode took another unexpected turn when Roman Reigns interrupted The Rock, requesting his acknowledgment as the Tribal Chief. This act left millions around the world stunned. The Rock, embracing the family dynamic, acknowledged Roman as his "Tribal Chief." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here is the full match card and everything you need to know about the 2025 Royal Rumble event which is set to take place in January 2025. The date and location for the event are closed to being finalized. ## The event will be available to livestream on Peacock in the United States and the WWE Network in most international markets. ## Last year's event took place on January 27, 2024, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The event featured 4 matches on the card. In the main event, Cody Rhodes eliminated CM Punk to win the 30-man Royal Rumble match for a world championship match at WrestleMania XL. ## WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Confirmed Match Card ## -To Be Announced Soon! ## WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Predicted Match Card ## *Coming Soon! ## The 2025 Royal Rumble Date ## - TBD ## WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Location ## - TBD ## WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Start Time/How To Watch ## Royal Rumble will stream live at 8 pm ET exclusively on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. ## WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Tickets## - Not Available! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...