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Cody Rhodes Confirms He Has Signed A New Multi-Year Contract Extension With WWE
801 days ago
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Cody Rhodes Confirms He Has Signed A New Multi-Year Contract Extension With WWE

Cody Rhodes has signed a multi-year contract extension with WWE. The details of the deal aren't public, but it will keep him wrestling past his 40th birthday. ## "I can tell you 40 is out of the question just because, not to give you scoop, it was widely reported, but I did sign a new contract with WWE," Cody Rhodes said in a new interview with Justin Walker. ## Rhodes previously aimed to retire at 40, but this new contract changes his plans. He wants to avoid a drawn-out career finale like his father Dusty Rhodes experienced.## Balancing his career with his family life is important to Rhodes. With his daughter growing up, he wants to ensure he's present for her.## This extension keeps Rhodes with WWE for the foreseeable future. He's enjoyed success since returning in 2022, winning two Royal Rumbles and headlining WrestleMania for the second year in a row. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New Match Officially Confirmed For WWE WrestleMania 40
801 days ago
WWE News

New Match Officially Confirmed For WWE WrestleMania 40

The stage is set for a dramatic family showdown at WrestleMania 40! This week's SmackDown confirmed a highly anticipated tag team clash. ## During the March 29th episode, Rey Mysterio, leader of the LWO (Latino World Order), issued a bold challenge to his son Dominik Mysterio Jr. and his former protégé Santos Escobar. ## Escobar and Dominik, already embroiled in their own storyline, readily accepted the challenge. But the drama wasn't over. Rey then unveiled his secret weapon: Dragon Lee, officially confirmed as the newest member of the LWO. This unexpected twist promises a thrilling encounter, fueled by personal animosity and a desire for dominance. ## The confirmation, delivered by Kayla Braxton during the SmackDown LowDown, brings the total number of announced matches for WrestleMania 40 to 12. With just a week left until the two-night event kicks off in Philadelphia, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. ## While there's still room for additional matches to be announced, the confirmation of the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal has already solidified the fate of many WWE superstars for the weekend. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE Road To WrestleMania In Manchester Results, March 30, 2024: Winners Highlights
801 days ago
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WWE Road To WrestleMania In Manchester Results, March 30, 2024: Winners Highlights

Here are the full results for WWE Road To WrestleMania which takes place on March 30, 2024, live from SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH. ## The event features Cody Rhodes, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, LA Knight, Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Jey Uso, and many more!## Tickets for the event are available At This Link. The event starts at 7:30 PM Local Time (EDT). ## #WWEManchester Results 03/30/24 ## - Singles Match: LA Knight defeated Solo Sikoa (with Jimmy Uso) ## - Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles Match: Judgement (Day Damian Priest & Finn Balor) defeated The New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) ## -Omos (w/ MVP) defeated Odyssey Jones ## -WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: Gunther (c) defeated Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, Shinsuke Nakamura ## -Bianca Belair, Zelina Vega, And Michin defeated Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane, And Iyo Sky ## -New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate) defeated Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince and Kit Wilson) ## -WWE World Women's Title Match: Rhea Ripley (c) defeated Natalya & Shayna Baszler ## -Grudge Match: Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre ## NEW DAY ROCKS!#WWE #WWEManchester pic.twitter.com/0WihZeN1Iy— Steve Fall | WrestlingNews.co (@SteveFall) March 30, 2024 ## NEW DAY ROCKS!#WWE #WWEManchester pic.twitter.com/0WihZeN1Iy— Steve Fall | WrestlingNews.co (@SteveFall) March 30, 2024 ## Gunther, Dom, and Nakamura are on team NO YEET! 😂 #WWE #WWEManchester pic.twitter.com/PH5LpZr0hS— Steve Fall | WrestlingNews.co (@SteveFall) March 31, 2024 ## Natalya vs Rhea vs Shayna for the Womens Title #WWEManchester pic.twitter.com/rjJgR0LybD— Dory (she/her) (@dford192) March 31, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Brandi Rhodes Fires Back At The Rock's Post-Raw Attack: 'Just Hand Me A Belt'
801 days ago
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Brandi Rhodes Fires Back At The Rock's Post-Raw Attack: 'Just Hand Me A Belt'

The war of words between Cody Rhodes and The Rock just got a heated addition from the sidelines. Following a brutal attack on Raw that left Cody bloodied, The Rock posted a controversial video on social media showing him further assaulting Rhodes after the cameras stopped rolling.## The clip, widely considered excessive by some fans, sparked a reaction from Brandi Rhodes, Cody's wife. Taking to Twitter, she retweeted a post praising The Rock's performance with a sarcastic caption: "By these standards, I too can be pretty damn amazing. Just hand me a belt."## This sharp response throws gasoline on the already fiery feud. It suggests Brandi believes The Rock is prioritizing theatrics over fair play, and that replicating the violence wouldn't be difficult.## The stakes for WrestleMania have never been higher. Cody and his tag team partner, Seth Rollins, face The Rock and Roman Reigns in the main event of Night One. A win for Rhodes and Rollins means the Bloodline will be barred from interfering in Cody's championship match against Roman Reigns on Night Two. ## However, if The Rock and Reigns emerge victorious, the title match will be contested under "Bloodline Rules," adding an unpredictable layer of chaos. ## By these standards, I too can be pretty damn amazing. Just hand me a belt. https://t.co/2yBBnCXMp6— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) March 30, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Bobby Lashley: 'The Old Me Is Coming Back, I'm Gonna Get Back To Being The Person I Was Before'
802 days ago
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Bobby Lashley: 'The Old Me Is Coming Back, I'm Gonna Get Back To Being The Person I Was Before'

Bobby Lashley is getting back to the old persona he was before. ## During an exclusive interview on March 29, 2024, "The All-Mighty" Bobby Lashley states that the repeated attacks from Karrion Kross and The Final Testament has awakened something within him and now he will show Kross exactly who he is. ## "I don't even know where I'm at right now. Everything that's been going on, I tried to be a nice guy, and I tried to suppress, The anger that I had in me for so many years. ## Tried to put on a smile, do what everybody wanted. You know, one thing I can say is Kross was right about one thing. He said, I tried to please too many people, I was over here shaking people's hands. And I did that because the person that I was a few years ago, I didn't like, it was starting to scare me. It was starting to scare me the kinda person I was, the anger that I had inside me. So I put on a big smile, and I ran around, and started being the person that I thought everybody wanted me to be. ## And to be honest, that's been the worst time of my professional wrestling career. I mean, tonight I not only let down myself, but I let down those two guys that had an opportunity to go to WrestleMania and win back those Tag Team titles. I was supposed to be the one to help them win those titles back and get back on top. But instead, He's trying to do the right thing.## I'll tell you one thing, it's gonna be a different me. And it starts with you, Kross.The next time I see you and AOP, The old me is coming back. I'm destroying you, I'm destroying everybody else in my way. The champion, for reason. I'm gonna get back to being the person I was before." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Rhea Ripley Wrestled In A Dark Match After 3/29 SmackDown Went Off Air
802 days ago
WWE News

Rhea Ripley Wrestled In A Dark Match After 3/29 SmackDown Went Off Air

Fans at SmackDown on March 29th got more than they bargained for as the action continued after the cameras went dark. The Women's Champion, Rhea Ripley of The Judgment Day, defended her title against Shayna Baszler in a thrilling dark match. Ripley emerged victorious, retaining her championship. ## This wasn't the only post-show excitement. Finn Balor, another member of The Judgment Day, battled Sami Zayn in a separate dark match. However, unlike Ripley, Balor fell short, losing the contest to Zayn.## The main event of the televised portion of SmackDown saw Bianca Belair defeat Dakota Kai. However, the celebration was short-lived. Asuka and Kairi Sane launched a surprise attack on Belair, leaving her vulnerable. Naomi attempted to intervene but was unsuccessful.## The night took a surprising turn when former AEW star Jade Cargill made a dramatic entrance. Cargill intervened in the chaos, making a strong statement and aligning herself with the beleaguered Belair and Naomi. The show ended with the babyfaces standing tall, sending a message to the entire SmackDown roster.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Date Confirmed, New Matches Set For 4/5 WWE SmackDown
802 days ago
WWE News

Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Date Confirmed, New Matches Set For 4/5 WWE SmackDown

WrestleMania week is heating up with a jam-packed episode of SmackDown scheduled for next week, April 5th. ## The battle royal, honoring the legacy of Andre the Giant, makes its return but not on WrestleMania itself. We will get a taste of the upcoming six-pack tag team ladder match at WrestleMania as the two competing teams, The New Catch Republic and A-Town Down Under, clash on SmackDown. ## The ongoing feud between LWO and LDF intensifies as Zelina Vega and Elektra Lopez go head-to-head in the ring. In a shocking turn of events, Solo Sikoa, following orders from the "Tribal Chief," Roman Reigns, will face off against his cousin Jey Uso. The winner will determine Jey's participation in his WrestleMania match against his brother Jimmy. ## Kevin Owens prepares for his triple threat match against Randy Orton and Logan Paul at WrestleMania with a special "KO Show" episode featuring "The Viper" himself. ## Below check out the full card ## - Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal## - Solo Sikoa vs. Jey Uso## - New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate) vs. Austin Theory & Grayson Waller## - Zelina Vega vs. Elektra Lopez## - KO Show with Randy Orton## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, And Naomi vs. Damage CTRL Set For WrestleMania 40
802 days ago
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Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, And Naomi vs. Damage CTRL Set For WrestleMania 40

WrestleMania 40 just got a big boost with the announcement of a six-woman tag team match. ## SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis confirmed that newcomer Jade Cargill will join forces with established stars Bianca Belair and Naomi to battle the villainous Damage CTRL (Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Dakota Kai). ## This high-stakes matchup comes after Cargill's dramatic debut on SmackDown, where she intervened to save Belair and Naomi from a post-match assault by Damage CTRL. The WrestleMania clash will mark Cargill's first-ever appearance on the grandest stage of them all. ## The reigning WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Asuka and Kairi Sane, will be part of Damage CTRL. However, it's not yet confirmed if the titles will be on the line at WrestleMania 40. ## #SmackDown GM @RealNickAldis makes it official:@Jade_Cargill, @BiancaBelairWWE & @TheTrinity_Fatu will battle @WWEAsuka, @KAIRI_official & @ImKingKota at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/f9kwwzjBGa— WWE (@WWE) March 30, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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A-Town Down Under And New Catch Republic Added To Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match At WrestleMania 40
802 days ago
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A-Town Down Under And New Catch Republic Added To Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match At WrestleMania 40

The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship picture is set for WrestleMania, with A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) and New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate) securing their spots in the Six-Pack Ladder Match on SmackDown. ## On the March 29th episode of SmackDown, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford competed against Austin Theory and Grayson Waller in one of two final contests to determine the two SmackDown tag teams that will participate in the Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania.## Additionally, in the other qualifying match for the Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate battled Angel and Berto. ## This adds to the already stacked field that includes The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c), #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth), and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). ## WrestleMania is set to be a high-flying spectacle for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Dragon Lee Joins LWO On 3/29/24 WWE SmackDown
802 days ago
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Dragon Lee Joins LWO On 3/29/24 WWE SmackDown

The LWO gained a new member and a WrestleMania match on this week's SmackDown. ## In a chaotic segment, Rey Mysterio challenged Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio to a tag team match at WrestleMania, revealing his mystery partner as Dragon Lee. Lee's arrival officially makes him the newest member of the LWO. ## Tensions flared as the segment ended in a brawl between LWO and Legado del Fantasma, triggered by Zelina Vega and Elektra Lopez clashing. ## Elsewhere on SmackDown, the quest for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania heated up. A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller) secured their spot in the six-pack ladder match after The Street Profits were distracted by a backstage attack on Bobby Lashley and B-Fab by Karrion Kross and Scarlett.## In another qualifying match, Imperium's Berto and Angel fell short against New Catch Republic. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Three More Matches Are Planned To Be Announced For WWE WrestleMania 40 Next Weekend
802 days ago
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Three More Matches Are Planned To Be Announced For WWE WrestleMania 40 Next Weekend

With WrestleMania 40 just a week away, the match card is nearing completion. While 10 matches have already been announced, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter sheds light on what's next. ## According to the report, three more bouts are planned, bringing the total to 13. This would allow for a balanced schedule with seven matches on one night and six on the other. Additionally, each match would reportedly have enough time to shine. ## Here's the twist: all three new matches are expected to hail from SmackDown. Notably, one will feature the members of Damage CTRL, Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky. However, fans anticipating a Women's Tag Team Championship defense will be disappointed, as the titles won't be on the line.## This hints at a potential internal conflict within Damage CTRL or perhaps a grudge match against another SmackDown faction. The exact details remain under wraps, but one thing's for sure: WrestleMania 40 promises some surprising SmackDown showdowns. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Blood Makes a Rare Appearance On WWE Raw, But Don't Expect It To Become A Habit
802 days ago
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Blood Makes a Rare Appearance On WWE Raw, But Don't Expect It To Become A Habit

This week's WWE Raw featured a bloody attack on Cody Rhodes by The Rock, but fans shouldn't expect to see a return to bladed wrestlers every week. ## The parking lot attack, which you can see below, included The Rock telling Rhodes "tonight, I'm going to make you bleed" earlier in the show. However, the use of blood in this instance seems to be an exception rather than the rule. ## Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer addressed the return of blood, noting that with Vince McMahon no longer at the helm, "blood is no longer a regular feature" on WWE programming. Meltzer also clarified that there are no plans for WWE to adopt a more liberal approach to blood, similar to their competitor AEW. ## However, it seems The Rock holds a special place. Meltzer compared The Rock's influence to Brock Lesnar's under the McMahon administration, stating, "But if Johnson wants it in his angle, he's like Lesnar...and he's going to be able to do what he wants in his angles and matches."## This unique position likely stems from The Rock's recent business ventures with WWE. In January, he joined the TKO Board of Directors and acquired ownership of trademarks related to his wrestling persona. Additionally, he cemented his villainous turn at the WrestleMania 40 kickoff event, aligning himself with Roman Reigns. ## The Rock and Reigns are set to team up against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 on April 6th. Following this tag match, Rhodes will challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on Night 2. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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