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LA Knight's Popularity Takes Off, WWE Prepares To Push Him To The Top
1008 days ago
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LA Knight's Popularity Takes Off, WWE Prepares To Push Him To The Top

Hagerstown, 8 September - Is it the time when LA Knight receives the biggest push of his wrestling career? ## Knight made his debut on the main roster in 2022 and has become one of the top stars. Initially, he played a bad guy role as the leader of his group, "Knight Model Management," and used the ring name Max Dupri. ## Later, Knight went solo and gained fame despite not winning many matches. Fans started to like him more. One of his big wins was at SummerSlam, where he eliminated Sheamus to win the Slim Jim Battle Royal. His latest victory was at Payback when he beat The Miz, with John Cena as the surprise referee.## During a recent discussion on Dave Meltzer's show, it was mentioned that WWE intends to give LA Knight a significant push. This decision is based on the notable increase in ratings during his segments and strong merchandise sales. It's worth noting that while Knight may not have a high win percentage, his popularity among fans is steadily on the rise. ## As previously reported by PWInsider they were in the process of making a new deal with LA Knight. Fightful Select also confirmed that WWE attempted to place contract offers, but LA Knight and his representatives countered some of those offers. There have been reports that WWE was delaying LA Knight's push until he signed a new contract, even though his current one still had over a year remaining. ## His new WWE deal is expected to be for as long as another five years. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 Time In India: Will It Air Live In USA?
1008 days ago
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WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 Time In India: Will It Air Live In USA?

Hyderabad, 8 September - WWE is making a comeback to India with WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 after nearly 6 years, and some of the company's top stars like John Cena, Finn Balor, Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Matt Riddle, Gunther, and more will be part of the action. However, there's a hiccup for Becky Lynch as she couldn't travel abroad due to a minor issue with her visa. ## WWE's last event in India was in 2017, and now, after this long break, fans in India can look forward to seeing their favorite superstars in action. The event is set to happen on September 8, 2023, at the G. M. C. Balayogi Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, India. ## Currently, there are three matches scheduled. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will face off against Indus Sher (Sanga and Veer Mahaan) with Jinder Mahal by their side. Additionally, Rhea Ripley, the Women's World Champion, will take on Natalya in a singles match. Finally, John Cena and Seth Rollins will team up to battle Imperium (Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser). ## Besides the confirmed matches, a former WWE star is expected to be present, but there isn't clear information about their role at the event. ## Now let's see how to watch WWE Superstar Spectacle: ## Fans in India can watch WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 on September 8, Friday, live starting at 7:30 pm IST. The event will be live-streamed on the SonyLIV. ## Will WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 be streamed in USA ## It should be noted that WWE Superstar Spectacle will not be streaming live on the WWE Network or Peacock. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Huge Update On LA Knight Contract Situation
1008 days ago
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Huge Update On LA Knight Contract Situation

More things have come around about LA Knight's WWE contract. ## According to Fightful Select which now re-confirms the report, previously reported by PWInsider, WWE has started talking to LA Knight about extending his contract for several more years. The report states that Knight has locked in a deal that is set to last until late 2024 or early 2025. ## PWInsider reported that they were in the process of making a new deal with LA Knight. Now, per Fightful Select, WWE attempted to place contract offers, but LA Knight and his representatives countered some of those offers. There have been reports that WWE was delaying LA Knight's push until he signed a new contract, even though his current one still had over a year remaining. ## Knight made his main roster debut back in 2022 and he has since been one of the top stars on the roster. Knight was first presented in a villainous role as he was the manager of his new stable, "Knight Model Management." His first television debut happened on the brand under the ring name Max Dupri. ## Later on, Knight embarked on a singles journey with no one on his side and quickly rose to fame with some of his top funds such as Bray Wyatt, Ricochet, and many more. Despite his poor win percentage, but popularity among the fans started increasing. ## One of the massive victories since making his main roster debut came when he eliminated Sheamus to win the Slim Jim Battle Royal at SummerSlam this year. His most recent win came At Payback where he defeated The Miz with John Cena as the surprise special guest referee. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Predicting Top 3 Things To Happen On 9/8 WWE SmackDown
1008 days ago
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Predicting Top 3 Things To Happen On 9/8 WWE SmackDown

Boston, September 7 - Here are the top 3 things that could potentially happen this week on SmackDown, scheduled to air live on September 8, 2023, live from TD Garden in Boston, MA. ## As of now, not much has been revealed about the show. Only two matches have been confirmed for the event. One of them features AJ Styles facing off against Jimmy Uso. Their rivalry heated up last week on SmackDown, so it'll be interesting to see how they try to win this match. ## In another match, there's a tag team showdown featuring Plush, Charlotte Flair, and Shotzi against Damage CTRL. On last week's SmackDown, Shotzi scored a significant win against Bayley in a one-on-one match, marking one of her most important victories in WWE. Charlotte Flair provided assistance that led to Shotzi's triumph. ## Let's have a look top 3 things to happen on the show: ## #3. The Street Profits To Get Another Victory With Bobby Lashley In The Corner ## On SmackDown last week, it looked like Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits might be teaming up, as they shared some compliments about each other's abilities. At the end of the segment, Lashley sent a message to the entire WWE, saying they're ready to go after power, control, and championships. So, I believe that this week, The Street Profits have a match, and I think they're going to win it. ## #2. Jimmy Uso To Get A Win Over AJ Styles With The Help Of Solo ## Since The Bloodline split, Jimmy Uso has been persistent in rejoining the group. Last week on SmackDown, Jimmy was spotted aiding Solo Sikoa in securing a victory over AJ Styles. Sikoa started the match strong, tossing Styles around the ring. He even threw Styles into the steel ring post, hitting him in the ribs, and smashed his face onto the announce table. ## Paul Heyman came to ringside. But it was Jimmy Uso who jumped into action. He pushed Styles off the top rope, which allowed Sikoa to use the Samoan Spike to win the match. ## #1. Charlotte Flair & Shotzi To Defeat Damage CTRL (Bayley & IYO SKY) ## I think Charlotte Flair & Shotzi are getting a win over Damage CTRL (Bayley & IYO SKY). On September 1, Charlotte Flair stepped in during Shotzi's match against Bayley, which helped Shotzi secure her first singles victory on WWE TV since November 2022. As a result, there's a tag team match happening on September 8, where Shotzi and Charlotte Flair will team up to take on Bayley and WWE Women's Champion IYO SKY from Damage CTRL. ## Dakota Kai, who's out with an injury, might make things tough for Flair and Shotzi, but I think they can still win. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results September 8, 2023: Highlights, Commentary, Live Update, Winners
1008 days ago
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results September 8, 2023: Highlights, Commentary, Live Update, Winners

Boston, September 7 - Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on September 8, 2023, live from TD Garden in Boston, MA. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ETโ€“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 5:30 am. SmackDown airs live on Fox Sports in Mexico and across Central and South America since 2014. ## WWE Friday Night SmackDown, September 8, 2023 Play-By-Play Results -We are kicking things off with the royalty and it's Charlotte Flair. She will team up with Shotzi to take on Damage CTRL. ## Charlotte Flair and Shotzi Vs. Damage CTRL (WWE Womenโ€™s Champion IYO SKY and Bayley) ## Starting with Bayley and Charlotte, Bayley pushes Flair, but Flair pushes her down and goes after IYO with a punch. Flair keeps attacking Bayley, and IYO joins in from behind. Meanwhile, Shotzi also gets in on the action. Charlotte Flair takes Bayley to the floor, and they continue to fight there. Meanwhile, IYO goes to the ropes and does a cool Moonsault to take them down. ## We're back from the commercial break, and now it's IYO and Shotzi doing the fighting. IYO tags in Bayley, and they both team up to land some Superkicks. Bayley tries to pin Shotzi but doesn't succeed. Bayley takes Shotzi into the corner and keeps hitting her there. Meanwhile, Charlotte Flair is gaining some momentum. ## Shotzi manages to kick Bayley in the neck and finally makes the tag to Flair. Flair does a Crossbody on Bayley and IYO, who also gets involved in the fight. Flair does a Fallaway Slam on Bayley and then takes her out with a Clothesline. IYO joins the fray, but she also gets taken down. ## Bayley looks surprised as she locks Flair into an inside cradle. Flair manages to escape and puts Bayley in a submission hold, but out of nowhere, IYO hits Flair with a Minora. IYO then takes Flair to the top turnbuckle and brings her down with a Frankensteiner. ## Meanwhile, Asuka arrives on the scene and deals with Dakota, grabbing the title. Flair seizes the opportunity and eliminates Bayley with a strong Boot, sending her tumbling off the turnbuckle. Flair also removes IYO from the apron. Shotzi takes charge, delivering a Fisherman's DDT to secure the victory. ## WINNER: Charlotte Flair & Shotzi ## Next, we shift our focus to The Bloodline storyline. In the backstage area, Paul Heyman and Jimmy Uso are having a discussion. Jimmy is sporting The Bloodline T-shirt and he's telling Heyman that he's ready to go. However, Heyman tries to make it clear that he can't grant him access until The Tribal Chief gives the word. ## Heyman advises Jimmy Uso to handle tonight's business with AJ Styles while he takes care of his matters with Roman Reigns. Heyman departs from the scene and as he walks a little further, he encounters Styles. Heyman says something to AJ Styles that prompts Styles to grip his lapel. Out of nowhere, Jimmy Uso swiftly takes down AJ Styles. ## -We come back to the ring and it's fan-favorite LA Knight making his way out to the ring. ## Knight is in the ring and he talks about his match against The Miz with John Cena playing the special guest referee for the match. Knight says he didn't ask for John Cena and he didn't need John Cena. He says he doesn't need Cena's endorsement. ## Grayson Waller's music hits and he is there. He brings out Austin Theory, and Knight throws up a proposal for a match against Theory. The challenge is accepted and the match is happening next. ## YEAH! ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š@RealLAKnight shows @_Theory1 and @GraysonWWE how it's done! ๐Ÿ‘#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/EtUcphuCTq— WWE (@WWE) September 9, 2023 ## Singles Match: LA Knight vs Austin Theory ## Theory starts with a side headlock and shoulder tackle. They repeat it. Knight counters with an uppercut and a swinging neckbreaker. Theory avoids Knight's slam, chokes him in the corner, and lands a suplex, but gets a near fall. Knight slams Theory into the announce table briefly, then Theory counters an Irish whip, sending Knight onto the top rope, and hits a hanging neckbreaker off the apron. ## Back from the break...and the crowd is going crazy, Knight with a punch and follows up a Clothesline to take Theory down. Knight takes him into the corner and pummels there. Theory advances with a knee attack, Theory with a massive Rollins Blockbuster for the cover, but does get the win. Knight sends Theory off the ropes, both superstars are outside. Theory with a Vertical Suplex on the floor and it hurts Knight. Meanwhile, we see Waller pull off the turnbuckle, but that's all, nothing affects Knight. He goes for a BFT on Austin for the cover and wins the match. ## Seems like @GraysonWWE is enjoying the show... ๐Ÿ™„Will @_Theory1 successfully say NAH NAH to @RealLAKnight's plan for victory tonight? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/jCfeOY2NSv— WWE (@WWE) September 9, 2023 ## WINNER: LA Knight ## Following the match, Waller goes for an attack on Knight, but Knight sees it coming. Seeing this Waller rolls out of the ring. ## AJ is in the back with Cathy Kelley. Styles talks about issues with Jimmy Uso, AJ says he is standing and if he is standing, he can fight. ## The Brawling Brutes Vs The Judgment Day ## Before we could start the match, The Brawling Brutes and The Judgment Day get into a brawle. The Brawling Brutes are able to take The Judgment Day out of the ring. Back from the back and the match starts off with Priest and Butch. Priest with a Forearm sending Butch to the mat, Finn gets it, while on the other side Ridge makes his way into the ring. Ridge goes for a Delayed Butterfly Suplex and that's massive. The matchup looks so interesting with Dom getting involved and you know the crowd doesn't like him at all, so the boos are here. Buth goes for a Shining Wizard to Finn Balor and goes up to the top for a Monsault to take out Priest and Finn. ## โš ๏ธ KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM @PeteDunneYxB! โš ๏ธ@FinnBalor #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/scbC9AuIjA— WWE (@WWE) September 9, 2023 ## Priest goes for a Forearm, but Ridge blocks it and lands an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. The Brawling Brutes was very near to clinch a win after landing that double team move, but Priest with a Cyclone kick on Butch for the cover and wins the match. WINNERS: Finn Balor and Damian Priest ## Following the match, the music hits and it's Bobby Lashley making making way out with his buddies Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins. They are into the ring and Lashley confronts Priest. Lashley goes close and says The Bloodline is crumbling but THE Judgment Day is not taking over...It is going to be them. ## Singles Match: AJ Styles vs. Jimmy Uso ## Both superstars are in the ring, The bell rings and Jimmy goes for a Superkick, but Styles avoids it and takes him down with a kick on his legs, Uso gets out of the ring to feel some relaxation. Styles once again gain the control. Styles with a kick to the back of the neck of Jimmy. The referee is checking on Jimmy. Meanwhile, Styles with a kick to the face and he rolls out of the ring, The referee is trying to stop Styles. ## Jimmy gets back into the ring and lands a left hand to the chin of Styles. Jimmy Uso once again rolls out of the ring. Meanwhile, Styles with a Basement kick to take him down. Styles gets on the apron, but Jimmy with a Superkick to take him down. Styles still hangs on the apron. Meanwhile, Solo along with Paul Heyman appears there. ## Jimmy throws up a smile and sends Styles head-first into the ring steps, We go to the commercial break. We are back and Jimmy drops Styles over the head, Styles is down in the corner, and Jimmy lands some punches and goes for a ring-shaking impact. Jimmy goes for the cover, but Styles kicks out right there. Styles tries to gain the power, but Jimmy drops Styles to the mat. ## Both men trade punches, with Jimmy landing a kick to the back. Meanwhile, Styles responds with a Pele kick that brings Jimmy down. Styles quickly regains control and tosses Jimmy out of the ring. Styles hits Jimmy with a forearm off the ropes. He then sends Jimmy back into the ring and gets ready for a Phenomenal Forearm, but Jimmy manages to avoid it. Styles counters with a backbreaker and goes for the cover, but Jimmy kicks out.## Jimmy retaliates with some punches and goes for a cover, but it's only a near fall. He follows up with a headbutt, while Styles executes a DDT from the top rope for another cover, but Jimmy kicks out.## Styles heads to the apron, but Jimmy delivers a massive Superkick while Styles was distracted by Solo and Heyman at ringside. Styles is sent to the floor, and Solo approaches Styles, but Jimmy also joins in. Styles fights back, taking down Solo. Styles then gets Jimmy back into the ring and finishes the match with a Phenomenal Forearm for the cover and the victory. ## WINNER: AJ Styles ## After the match, Solo enters the ring, but Styles rolls out. Out of nowhere, Priest attacked Styles when he was making his way out of the arena, Finn Balor also joined there and they sent Styles back into the ring only to be handled by Solo. Solo with a Samoa Spike on Styles. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Huge Spoiler On The Great Khali's WWE Return
1008 days ago
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Huge Spoiler On The Great Khali's WWE Return

Hyderabad, 7 September - The 2023 WWE Superstar Spectacle lineup already features big WWE stars like John Cena, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, AJ Styles, Rhea Ripley, and others. However, some buzz about a former WWE star possibly joining the card could be intriguing. ## PWInsider reported that The Great Khali will be present in the area, but it's uncertain if he'll be participating in a match or simply attending as a spectator. ## The 2023 Superstar Spectacle is all set to take place on September 8, 2023, at G.M.C. Balayogi Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, India. It should be noted that the event won't air live on Peacock as it's not considered a WWE Premium Live Event. The show will air locally via the Sony Sports Network, WWE's broadcast partner in India. ## In India, you can catch the live broadcast of the show on Sony Sports Ten 1 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu). ## Sofar Matches Include: ## Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Indus Sher (Sanga and Veer Mahaan) (with Jinder Mahal) ## WWE Women's World Championship Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Natalya ## John Cena and Seth "Freakin" Rollins vs. Imperium (Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaise ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE And UFC Merger Could Lead To Dream Crossover In EA UFC 5
1008 days ago
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WWE And UFC Merger Could Lead To Dream Crossover In EA UFC 5

Stamford, 7 September - In late October, EA UFC 5 will be released, marking the first installment in over three years. Notably, the game will feature iconic figures like Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Fedor Emelianenko.## Fightful, curious about potential crossovers, celebrities, and new additions, reached out to inquire. In the past, we've seen characters like Isaac Frost and Shaquille O'Neal make appearances. ## Given the ongoing merger discussions between WWE and UFC, Fightful also explored the possibility of WWE talent making their way into the game. Developers at EA UFC did express their interest in this idea, but they were informed that until the merger is finalized, it's unlikely to be extensively discussed. ## It's worth noting that WWE currently holds a licensing agreement with 2K for their video games. While several WWE superstars, including Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, Shayna Baszler, Matt Riddle, and Bobby Lashley, have ventured into the world of UFC in the past, the gaming landscape may see changes in the future. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Full List: WWE Adds 26 New Dates To 2023 Touring Schedule
1008 days ago
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Full List: WWE Adds 26 New Dates To 2023 Touring Schedule

Stamford, 7 September - WWE has added 26 new dates to its live event schedule. ## As listed below, WWE has locked in 26 new dates via a press release on Thursday. Recently, WWE also announced new dates for live events in November and December, but some of the dates were left blank. Now, with a new press release, they have confirmed all dates from November through to mid-December. ## WWE's new dates for its live event schedule include shows of Raw, SmackDown, and house shows as well. Fans can book their tickets as they go on sale Friday, September 15. ## Here is the full list: ## WWE Live Event Schedule Date Location Event Venue Saturday, November 4 Rochester, N.Y. WWE SuperShow Blue Cross Arena Sunday, November 5 Springfield, Mass. WWE SuperShow Mass Mutual Center Friday, November 10 Columbus, Ohio SmackDown Nationwide Arena Saturday, November 11 Johnson City, Tenn. WWE SuperShow Freedom Hall Sunday, November 12 Roanoke, Va. WWE SuperShow Berglund Center Coliseum Monday, November 13 Washington, D.C. RAW Capital One Arena Friday, November 17 Evansville, Ind. SmackDown Ford Center Saturday, November 18 Canton, Ohio WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Canton Memorial Civic Center Saturday, November 18 Tupelo, Miss. WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Cadence Bank Arena Sunday, November 19 Saginaw, Mi. WWE Sunday Stunner Dow Event Center Sunday, November 19 Jonesboro, Ark. WWE Sunday Stunner First National Bank Center Sunday, November 26 Peoria, Ill. WWE Holiday Tour Peoria Civic Center Monday, November 27 Nashville, Tenn. RAW Bridgestone Arena Friday, December 1 Brooklyn, N.Y. SmackDown Barclays Center Saturday, December 2 Bangor, Maine WWE Holiday Tour Cross Insurance Center Saturday, December 2 Allentown, Penn. WWE Holiday Tour PPL Center Sunday, December 3 Portland, Maine WWE Holiday Tour Cross Insurance Arena Sunday, December 3 Newark, Del. WWE Holiday Tour Bob Carpenter Center Monday, December 4 Albany, N.Y. RAW MVP Arena Friday, December 8 Providence, R.I. SmackDown Amica Mutual Pavilion Saturday, December 9 Utica, N.Y. WWE Holiday Tour Adirondack Bank Center Monday, December 11 Cleveland, Ohio RAW Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Friday, December 15 Green Bay, Wisc. SmackDown Resch Center Saturday, December 16 Moline, Ill. WWE Holiday Tour Vibrant Arena at The Mark Sunday, December 17 Rochester, Minn. WWE Holiday Tour Mayo Civic Center Monday, December 18 Des Moines, Iowa RAW Wells Fargo Arena ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 Results: Winners, Matches, Venue, Attendance
1008 days ago
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WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 Results: Winners, Matches, Venue, Attendance

Here are the complete results for The 2023 Superstar Spectacle which is all set to take place on September 8, 2023, at G.M.C. Balayogi Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, India. ## This marks the inaugural Superstar Spectacle in India. WWE had initially intended to host an event in 2021, but that plan was canceled. Instead, WWE held the event in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ## The 2023 Superstar Spectacle is now finally taking place in India. The event will feature a lineup of top stars, including John Cena, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, and others. It's worth mentioning that Becky Lynch was supposed to be part of the card, but she couldn't board the flight due to a minor issue with her visa. ## Talking about its timing the event is expected to start at 7:30 PM IST this Friday. It should be noted that the event won't air live on Peacock as it's not considered a WWE Premium Live Event. In India the show will air locally via the Sony Sports Network, WWE's broadcast partner. ## In India, you can catch the live broadcast of the show on Sony Sports Ten 1 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu). ## WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 Attendance: 5,000 (sold out) ## WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023 Results ## -Drew Mcintyre & Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens defeated Jinder Mahal & Veer Mahaan, Sanga ## -Natalya defeated Zoey Stark via pinfall - The winner faces Rhea Ripley ## -Gunther(c) defeated Shanky for WWE Intercontinental Championship ## -Bron Breakker defeated Odyssey Jones in a singles match ## -Up next is WWE Hall of Famer The Great Khali. He comes in the middle of the ring and says he has one more match left in him. ## -Rhea Ripley defeated Natalya for the Women's World Championship Match ## -Seth Rollins & John Cena defeated Imperium (Ludwig Kaiser & Giovvani Vinci) ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

TKO Group Holdings To Launch Next Week, Bringing WWE And UFC Together
1008 days ago
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TKO Group Holdings To Launch Next Week, Bringing WWE And UFC Together

Stamford, September 7 - TKO Group holdings are all set to be launched next week with them bringing WWE and UFC together for a merger completion. ## As noted, back in April 2023, WWE locked down a deal with Endeavor Group Holdings to form TKO Group Holdings, a new public company majority-owned by Endeavor, with McMahon serving as executive chairman of the new entity and Nick Khan becoming president. ## According to reports, the merger date was initially projected to fall somewhere between mid to late September 2023. Now, WWE has officially confirmed the merger through a press release. ## Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. have today confirmed that the previously disclosed merger to create TKO Group Holdings, Inc. ("TKO") will indeed occur on September 12, 2023. TKO's shares will commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol โ€œTKOโ€. ## Endeavor will own 51% of "TKO," while WWE's shareholders will hold 49% (out of which Vince McMahon will have 34%, making him the largest individual shareholder). This values WWE at $9.1 billion. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Huge Change To WWE Superstar Spectacle Card, Top Star To Miss The Event
1009 days ago
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Huge Change To WWE Superstar Spectacle Card, Top Star To Miss The Event

Limerick, 7 September - WWE is all prepared to hold its first live event in India in nearly 6 years, but it seems like one of the top superstars on the card has been set off. ## Becky Lynch who was supposed to travel to India for the event will be off the card. Taking to Twitter Becky Lynch apologized to all the fans that she was not allowed to board her flight due to a tiny tear in her passport. ## "Iโ€™m sorry to all the fans in Hyderabad, India. I was so excited to perform for you - but as there was a tiny tear in my passport l have not been allowed to board my flight. ๐Ÿ˜”, she stated. ## WWE wasn't initially set for a match on the card, but they expected her to be there. This situation would now force WWE to quickly find a replacement for Becky Lynch. ## WWE Superstar Spectacle is all set to take place in India at the G.M.C. Balayogi Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, marking the first-ever event in the city. ## Looking at the match, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will team up to take on Indus Sher (Sanga and Veer Mahaan) with Jinder Mahal in a Tag team bout. Plush, Rhea Ripley, the reigning champion, faces Natalya in a singles match for the Women's World Championship. ## Meanwhile, John Cena and Seth Rollins team up against Imperium's Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser in a tag team showdown. More matches are expected to be announced soon. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Possible Reason Behind Gable Steveson's Withdrawl From Senior World Championships
1009 days ago
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Possible Reason Behind Gable Steveson's Withdrawl From Senior World Championships

Portage, 6 September - Gable Steveson will be making his way out from this monthโ€™s Senior World Championships. ## First announced by USA Wrestling that, Steveson will no longer be part of the Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia. The tournament is all set to take place from September 16 to September 24. With Steveson out of the torment, Mason Parris will be the replacement. ## Mason Parris, a heavyweight wrestler, will step in for Steveson. It's not clear why Steveson withdrew from the tournament, but it appears that his WWE commitment might be the cause. ## The Olympic Gold Medalist Steveson got drafted to the Raw brand as part of the 2021 WWE Draft, a storyline process where wrestlers are assigned to specific shows. This change took effect on October 22, 2021. He had his first in-ring match at the WWE NXT Great American Bash Premium live event at the H-E-B Center, where he beat Baron Corbin. ## Steveson made a comeback to freestyle wrestling at the 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships after his last match at the Tokyo Olympics. He emerged as the tournament champion, showing dominance by winning 44 out of 45 matches against his opponents. He was also honored as the outstanding wrestler of the tournament. Furthermore, he secured victory at the 2023 Final X, earning the privilege to represent the United States at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...