BY SACNILK

At WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins will go head to head with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns in a match with huge WrestleMania implications. ## If Rhodes and Rollins win, all members of The Bloodline will be barred from ringside during the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match on Night 2. If Rock and Reigns win, the championship match on Night 2 will be held under Bloodline Rules. ## The event takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 6, at 7 ET/4 PT, streaming LIVE on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. ## The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins Full Match Recap ## The WrestleMania main event kicks off with all four participants locked in an intense stare down. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns grapple with headlocks, but neither gains the upper hand. After a tense stalemate, Rollins breaks free and lands a surprise kick to Reigns' gut. Following the strike, Rollins tags in his partner, Cody Rhodes. Rhodes and Reigns circle each other cautiously before Rhodes unleashes a flurry of strikes.## Reigns responds with a powerful clothesline, driving Rhodes into the corner. Undeterred, Rhodes locks up with Reigns in a test of strength, but Rollins shows impatience and tags himself back in. The Rock, eager to enter the fray, calls for a tag from Reigns, who obliges. As The Rock steps into the ring, a fired-up Rollins circles him with a menacing laugh. ## Roman headlocks Cody. Cody knees Roman's midsection, then forearms. Roman dodges clothesline, confused. They lock up in Greco-Roman knuckle lock, Cody to wrist lock. Seth tags in, overpowers Roman with partner, forces corner. Rock wants in. Seth locks up, Rock slams him. Seth headlocks, Rock shoves away. ## They lock up, Rock corners Seth, kicks midsection. Seth punches, Irish whips, Rock clotheslines. Rock tags Cody. They lock up, stalemate. Cody punches, Rock kicks. Cody kicks, uppercuts. Cody corners Rock, throws in turnbuckles, punches. ## Seth tags in and attacks. He and Cody hit Rock and Roman with double offense. They throw Roman out and Seth throws Rock into the drinks. Cody sends Roman into the ring apron and they both head up the ramp. ## Rock threatens the referee. The brawl spills outside the ring. Cody slams Roman on the ramp. Seth throws Cody into the crowd. Rock and Seth fight near a table. Seth throws an elbow and sends Rock into the table and guardrails. Cody throws Roman into the set.## The fight continues. Seth punches Rock, who retaliates. Roman attempts a suplex on the stage but Cody counters with his own suplex. Rock grabs a trash can and hits Seth. Seth fights back, sending Rock into the guardrail. They trade punches before Rock spits water on Seth.## The brawl moves to ringside. Seth delivers a double sledgehammer off the barrier. ## Seth Rollins sends Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson flying into the ringside barrier. Rock recovers and re-enters the ring. Rollins talks trash to Rock before getting clipped by Roman Reigns' clothesline. Rollins clutches his knee in pain, but Rock capitalizes with a kick. Rock tags in Reigns who targets Rollins' knee with a series of kicks and leg twists. Reigns utilizes the ring post to further injure Rollins' knee. ## Rock and Reigns take turns punishing Rollins' leg, with Rock applying a single leg crab. Rollins fights out of the hold but gets cut off by Reigns who throws him over the top rope. Outside the ring, Rock rams Rollins into the steel steps twice. Back in the ring, Reigns whips Rollins into the turnbuckles before applying a leg wrench. Rock adds another kick to Rollins' injured knee. The dominance continues as Reigns locks in a single leg crab. ## Reigns pummels Rollins with clotheslines in the corner. He sets up for his Superman punch, but Rollins ducks and counters with a neck breaker. Rock tags himself in and drags Rollins back to his corner. Rock unloads with punches and elbows targeting a vulnerable area. They trade punches back and forth in a slugfest. ## Rock gains the upper hand with a flurry of punches, but Seth responds with a Pele Kick. Seth throws Roman out of the ring near Cody. Roman cuts off Cody from tagging in by yanking him off the apron. Rock locks Seth in a Sharpshooter. Cody breaks the hold with a slap, causing Rock to drop Seth onto the top turnbuckle. Despite delivering a superkick and Stomp, Seth is too injured to capitalize. Roman and Cody tag in. Cody throws punches at Roman. He follows up with a running forearm and a flying powerslam before finishing him off with Beautiful Disaster. ## Cody attempts a Cody Cutter and connects for a near fall. He then sets up for a CrossRhodes, but Roman counters with a snap mare toe scrape. Cody tries a Beautiful Disaster, but Roman nails him with a Superman punch for another near fall.## Roman, bleeding from his nose, gears up for a spear. Cody counters with a sunset flip for a near fall. Cody bounces off the turnbuckles and hits a springboard Cody Cutter. Seth tags himself in and delivers a frog splash for yet another near fall. ## Roman executes a powerbomb and prepares for a spear. Seth intervenes with a kick, prompting Cody to tag in. Cody and Seth land a double superkick on Roman. Seth follows up with a Stomp and Cody attempts a CrossRhodes, but The Rock pulls the referee out of the ring. Roman delivers a low blow to Cody and a spear. The Rock forces the referee back in, but Cody kicks out at two. ## Roman punches Cody and applies a guillotine choke. Cody appears to lose consciousness, but his arm doesn't go limp. Rock pulls Cody down to tighten the hold. Seth stomps Roman, who then throws Seth out of the ring. Rock tags himself in.## Rock confronts Cody's family before grabbing a weight belt stained with Cody's blood. Cody grabs the belt, but Rock punches him. Cody retaliates with jabs and hits a Bionic Elbow. Rock counters with a spinebuster and sets up for the People's Elbow, but Cody cuts him off with a Cody Cutter. Cody demands Rock to get up and attempts a CrossRhodes, but Roman blasts him with a Superman punch. ## Roman attempts a spear, but Seth pushes Cody out of the way. Roman accidentally spears Rock. Seth and Cody capitalize with Pedigrees for near falls. Cody aids Seth to his feet. Seth dives off the top turnbuckle with a crossbody onto Roman. Outside the ring, Rock blindsides Cody with a thumb to the eye and rams him into the steel steps. Rock tears the cover off the Spanish announce table. ## Rock sp its on Cody and drives his head into the announce table. He taunts Cody's mother before positioning Cody on the table for a Rock Bottom. Seth intervenes, grabbing Rock's leg. Cody capitalizes with a Rock Bottom of his own, putting Rock through the announce table. Roman responds by spearing Seth through the ringside barrier. ## Cody sends Rock's partner Roman into the ring, then follows himself. Roman delivers a Drive By to Cody before tagging Rock in. Rock dominates Cody with kicks and punches. Cody blocks a punch and lands one of his own. They trade blows back and forth until Roman connects with an uppercut.## Cody rallies with two CrossRhodes on Roman, but Rock disrupts his attempt at a third by whipping him with the weight belt. Roman capitalizes with a Spear and tags Rock back in. Rock waits for Cody to rise before setting up a Rock Bottom, which he executes perfectly. Rock soaks in the crowd's energy before delivering the People's Elbow and securing the pinfall victory. ## The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins Match Winner ## WINNER: The Rock & Roman Reigns ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

The Rock's return to WWE wasn't what fans expected. Ditching a solo fight with Roman Reigns, he donned the "Final Boss" persona and shocked everyone by teaming up with his cousin. ## This powerful Bloodline alliance took on the challenge of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a WrestleMania tag team match for the ages. ## While the ring's outcome remains unknown, The Rock firmed his legendary status by not only delivering a fight but also honoring his family's legacy by inducting his grandmother, the "Real Final Boss," into the Hall of Fame. ## In a recent interview on the Will Cain Show, The Rock confirmed that The Final Boss, the spirit of The Final Boss, is Darth Vader. ## In the Star Wars universe, Darth Vader is an iconic villain. He's a powerful Sith Lord known for his dark side mastery and imposing presence. ## In many Star Wars video games, Darth Vader often appears as the final boss fight. This means he's the most challenging opponent you face at the end of the game. For example, both Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and (based on recent news) Star Wars Jedi Survivor feature Darth Vader as the final boss. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

The Rock's return to WrestleMania promises to be explosive, but not quite in the way fans originally anticipated. In a recent interview on the Will Cain Show, The Rock revealed a shift in plans for WrestleMania 40. ## While a dream match between The Rock and Roman Reigns was initially on the table, The Rock acknowledged the strong fan investment in Cody Rhodes' storyline. He expressed his belief in a leader's ability to adapt and listen to the audience.## "There was also this other storyline building that they had been invested in for a couple of years with a guy named Cody Rhodes," The Rock said, recognizing Rhodes' wrestling legacy. ## Faced with a choice, The Rock opted for a change. WrestleMania Saturday will now see a tag team clash: The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins. This sets the stage for a potential championship match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship.## The Rock's decision highlights the importance of fan connection in professional wrestling. It promises a WrestleMania unlike any other, with a dynamic tag team battle and a highly anticipated championship showdown. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

The tension between AJ Styles and LA Knight reached a boiling point this morning at WrestleMania media day. In a scene sure to heighten anticipation for their upcoming match, the two superstars engaged in a brutal brawl. ## The altercation reportedly began when Knight approached Styles, igniting a fiery exchange of words. Things quickly turned physical, with Styles sustaining a bloody nose before security intervened.## Unfazed by the disruption, both wrestlers issued heated threats. Styles promised to "f*ck [Knight] up" on Sunday at WrestleMania, while Knight taunted him for wanting to wait.## This latest incident adds another chapter to the increasingly personal rivalry between the two. In recent weeks, the animosity has spilled outside the ring, with Knight showing up unannounced at Styles' house and even disguising himself as a staff member to attack Styles on SmackDown.## With WrestleMania just around the corner, and tensions at an all-time high, tonight's SmackDown promises to be a must-watch event. ## LA Knight & AJ Styles just DESTROYED Media Morning!!! 😱😱😱 Shit just got real!! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/X85iyDYdQV— Gorilla Position (@WWEGP) April 5, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Jade Cargill made a name for herself in AEW, where she debuted in 2020. She became the inaugural TBS Champion and held the title for an impressive 508 days, the longest reign for any AEW championship.## However, In January 2024, Cargill entered the WWE Universe with a bang, participating in the Royal Rumble. Though she didn't win, she made a strong impression by eliminating established stars. After a period of anticipation, WWE officially announced Cargill joining the SmackDown brand in March 2024. She signed her contract on an episode of SmackDown and immediately made a statement by saving Bianca Belair and Naomi. ## This coming Saturday at WrestleMania, Cargill will be making her in-ring debut as joins Bianca Belair and Naomi against Damage CTRL. While speaking to Denise Salcedo during WrestleMania media day, Cargill gave an update on what's she is gonna for her entrance. ## "I want people to see like I'm My Own Superhero, like I'm out here fighting crime, beating the bad guys up. Like, I want everyone to see that's why I am I'm My Own Superhero. Like, I love Storm, I love her presence, she's a strong woman, she controls the weather around her, and I feel like I do that as well. I get the crowd to stand up when I want them to stand up, I get them to sit down when I want them to sit down. I control the elements around me and my, I'm My Own Superhero." ## If you use any of the quotes above, please credit the original source with a h/t and link back to Sacnilk for the transcription.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

The NXT Women's division has seen a resurgence in recent years, and Roxanne Perez credits Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels for its success. ## In an interview with Denise Salcedo during WrestleMania media day, Perez expressed her appreciation for Michaels' booking strategies. "He's so awesome at making sure that all of these women get the spotlight," she said. "It's really cool that you get to compete and have these storylines."## This focus on giving every woman a chance to shine has revitalized the division, according to Perez. "We want this one to be better, we want this one to be better," she said, referencing the competitive spirit amongst the female wrestlers. "It's friggin awesome... I love to see it each and every single week."## Perez is currently embroiled in a heated rivalry with NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria. Their NXT Stand And Deliver clash promises to be a highlight of the event. The animosity between the two boiled over on Tuesday's NXT, with Valkyria putting Perez through a table.## This upcoming championship match is a testament to the depth of talent within the NXT women's division, a depth that Perez attributes directly to Shawn Michaels' leadership.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

WrestleMania 40 is shaping up to feature a shakeup in the tag team division. Comments by Michael Cole on WWE Raw and reports from Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter suggest the planned finish to the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship six-way ladder match could see the titles split back up between Raw and SmackDown. ## Cole's mention that both sets of titles need to be retrieved for the match to end fueled speculation of a brand split. Meltzer's report adds weight to this theory, indicating WWE is actively considering crowning two champions at WrestleMania.## This would mark the end of a nearly two-year reign with the unified titles, which began with The Usos defeating RK-Bro on SmackDown in May 2022. While merged into one championship, the Raw and SmackDown titles have maintained separate lineages.## The six teams vying for the titles at WrestleMania are current champions Finn Balor & Damian Priest, alongside DIY, New Catch Republic, A-Town Down Under, New Day, and Awesome Truth.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

The highly anticipated returns of John Cena, Steve Austin, and The Undertaker to WrestleMania 40 appear unlikely, with a new report suggesting they won't be competing in matches. ## The speculation began after a recent Raw segment featuring a production truck with Cena and Austin's images in the background. The Undertaker's association with WrestleMania further fueled rumors of a potential reunion. ## According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter by Dave Meltzer, all three legends were in talks with WWE for WrestleMania appearances. However, Meltzer confirms they won't be stepping inside the ring for matches. ## John Cena, currently filming Peacemaker season two, reportedly expressed interest in a limited role but is restricted by his schedule. The Undertaker remains retired, while Steve Austin's last in-ring performance was a victory over Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38. ## While fans won't see them compete, there's still a chance WWE might find a way to involve these icons in WrestleMania 40. ## Stay tuned for further updates on Cena, Austin, and Undertaker's potential WrestleMania involvement. ##

BY SACNILK

Professional wrestler Cody Rhodes will enter WrestleMania 40 using his original "Kingdom" entrance theme, despite the release of a new remix featuring AJ Channer of Fire from the Gods.## For weeks, the band Downstait, creators of "Kingdom," teased an announcement related to the song on April 5th. With speculation swirling about a potential remix or live performance announcement, Downstait finally unveiled a remixed version of the theme.## However, fans hoping for a change in Rhodes' entrance music will be disappointed. Downstait confirmed on Twitter that Rhodes will not be using the remix for his WrestleMania appearances.## This news comes as Rhodes prepares for a historic WrestleMania weekend. He is scheduled to wrestle in the main event of both nights. ## On Night One, he'll team with Seth Rollins to take on Roman Reigns and The Rock. Night Two will see him challenge Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal Title in a singles match. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

WrestleMania 40 promises to be a historic event, with a stacked card spread across two nights. Here's an update on the planned match lengths for WrestleMania 40 Night One.## Out of the 13 matches scheduled for the entire WrestleMania, seven will take place on Saturday, April 6th. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, four of these matches are expected to be lengthy affairs.## Meltzer details the plan: "Night one features four long matches, starting with the Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch opener. The Undisputed Tag Team Championship Ladder Match, the Gunther vs. Sami Zayn encounter, and the main event tag team clash between Roman Reigns & The Rock vs. Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes are all expected to get significant time."## He adds, "Every match on the show is likely to be very good, with the four key matches having the potential to be truly exceptional due to their unique dynamics." ## Here's the full card for WrestleMania 40 Night One:## Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch (Women's World Championship)## Undisputed Tag Team Championship Ladder Match## Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar & Dominik Mysterio## Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso## Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill & Naomi vs. Damage CTRL## Sami Zayn vs. Gunther (Intercontinental Championship)## Roman Reigns & The Rock vs. Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Rhea Ripley's quest to retain the WWE Women's World Championship against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 40 this weekend just got a bit more interesting.## The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for the opening match of WrestleMania's first night, kicking off the entire two-night event on Saturday, April 6th.## A new spoiler has emerged regarding Ripley's entrance for the match. According to PWInsider Elite, the metalcore band Motionless In White, who perform Ripley's entrance theme "Demon In Your Dreams," are currently in Philadelphia for WrestleMania weekend.## The report suggests that the band is slated to perform a live rendition of Ripley's theme song for her entrance, creating a unique and electrifying atmosphere for the champion's arrival.## This news follows reports of other potential special entrances at WrestleMania 40. Drew McIntyre is rumored to have a special entrance, and AJ Styles has hinted at debuting new entrance music to better suit his current character. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Ahead of his main event appearances at WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes has filed a trademark for the term "The Renaissance Era." ## This news comes after an interview with Ariel Helwani where Rhodes discussed various topics including WrestleMania, his former employer AEW, and the current state of WWE. During the interview, Rhodes revealed that both he and other wrestlers have been referring to the current era of WWE as a "Renaissance Era."## Taking his comments a step further, Rhodes, under his legal name Cody Runnels, filed the trademark for "The Renaissance Era" on April 3rd, the same day as the interview.## The specific description used in the trademark filing is not publicly available. However, it's likely the trademark would be used for merchandise, apparel, and potentially even future events or storylines within WWE.## Check out the new description: ## Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestling and sports entertainment personality in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...