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Meta-Four Announced As Hosts Of WWE NXT Stand & Deliver
805 days ago
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Meta-Four Announced As Hosts Of WWE NXT Stand & Deliver

Meta-Four will be hosting the upcoming NXT Stand & Deliver premium live event, taking place on April 6th during WrestleMania 40 weekend. ## The announcement came during a surprise hijack on the March 26th episode of NXT, where Noam Dar, leader of Meta-Four, declared the group the official hosts of the show. Jakara Jackson of Meta-Four also took to Twitter to celebrate the news.## Five matches have been confirmed for Stand & Deliver so far. NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov will defend his title against Tony D'Angelo. The NXT Tag Team Championship will be on the line as Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker face off against the winner of the Eliminator Tournament, which takes place on the April 2nd episode of NXT.## There will also be championship action in the North American and Women's divisions. Oba Femi puts his NXT North American Championship on the line in a triple threat match against Dijak and Josh Briggs. Roxanne Perez challenges Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women's Championship.## Rounding out the card is a highly anticipated grudge match between Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. This personal feud takes an interesting turn after Williams was recently seen sharing a kiss with Meta-Four's Lash Legend.## NXT Stand & Deliver will be held on April 6th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event kicks off WrestleMania 40 weekend with a special start time of 11:30 am Eastern Time. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Bayley Shares Her Previous Private Text Messages With IYO SKY Before WrestleMania Collision
805 days ago
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Bayley Shares Her Previous Private Text Messages With IYO SKY Before WrestleMania Collision

Ahead of their WrestleMania 40 clash, Bayley has revealed a glimpse into her past communication with IYO SKY, formerly known as Io Shirai. ## The messages, shared on social media, date back to March 2022 and showcase Bayley reaching out to Shirai, then an NXT Superstar, with an idea (possibly represented by a knife emoji in the screenshot). Shirai's enthusiastic response suggests the beginnings of a potential collaboration.## While the full details of Bayley's initial concept remain veiled, Shirai would indeed appear alongside Bayley and Dakota Kai at SummerSlam 2022 under the new ring name IYO SKY. The trio would later form the dominant faction Damage CTRL, capturing a victory against Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka at Clash at the Castle in September 2022.## The dynamic of Damage CTRL would shift throughout 2023, with Asuka joining the group in November, reuniting with her former partner Kairi Sane. However, tensions arose within the group as Asuka and Sane attacked Bayley, the reigning Royal Rumble winner, on February 2nd, 2024, setting the stage for their WrestleMania showdown.## With Dakota Kai also turning on Bayley on the latest episode of SmackDown, WrestleMania 40 promises a complex and potentially emotional encounter between former allies Bayley and IYO SKY. ## Less than 2 weeks away.#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/duqLPHv81M— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) March 27, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Ridge Holland's Retirement Announcement on NXT A Part of Storyline
805 days ago
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Ridge Holland's Retirement Announcement on NXT A Part of Storyline

Ridge Holland's emotional announcement on NXT this week, where he declared he was stepping away from wrestling indefinitely, was a work. ## Fightful's Corey Brennan confirmed the segment was entirely scripted and part of a larger storyline. This narrative has been unfolding for weeks, if not months, and has the strong backing of Ridge Holland himself, Shawn Michaels, and other NXT personnel. ## "The cliffnotes of it are, Ridge is not going anywhere. It’s storyline. It’s all part of the larger story that they’ve been telling for weeks if not months now with Ridge in (WWE) NXT. They’ve been building this storyline up for quite a while.## “It’s obviously quite an important storyline to Ridge, to Shawn Michaels, and a lot of people have questioned if this storyline is something that has received pushback, whether it’s from Ridge or Shawn or anyone else in the back.## “And I’m honestly surprised to say that there’s been zero pushback within NXT… Ridge has actually been a big supporter of this storyline. He was very motivated to do this storyline for a lot of reasons.”## While the storyline seems significant, Brennan reports there haven't been any objections from within NXT. In fact, Holland is a vocal supporter of the angle and was motivated to participate for various reasons. ## Despite the storyline twist, Holland's profile has been moved to the alumni section of the WWE website's roster page. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Becky Lynch Comments On Mercedes Mone's Reported Contract With AEW
805 days ago
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Becky Lynch Comments On Mercedes Mone's Reported Contract With AEW

Becky Lynch, a top star in WWE, has spoken out about the importance of financial rewards for female wrestlers. Her comments come in the wake of Mercedes Mone's (formerly Sasha Banks) reported lucrative contract with AEW.## Lynch and Mone are both considered pioneers of the "Women's Evolution" in WWE. Lynch remains a mainstay in the company, while Mone recently made a high-profile debut for AEW, with rumors suggesting she'll be one of the highest-paid women wrestlers.## In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Lynch addressed Mone's reported contract: "I think that's an important part, getting paid equally for the equal work and the equal position we are at right now. Women's evolutions and revolutions are fine and well, but making sure they equate to contracts and financial reward for these things, when we are doing equal work, is hugely important." ## This sentiment echoes Mone's own recent statement, where she declared being "all about that bag" and acknowledging the power of financial gain. ## While WWE reportedly offered Mone a substantial deal, she ultimately chose a different path, potentially one with greater financial rewards. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Ridge Holland Removed From The Active Section Of The Official Public Roster Page
805 days ago
WWE News

Ridge Holland Removed From The Active Section Of The Official Public Roster Page

Ridge Holland (real name Luke Menzies) is stepping away from in-ring competition for an indefinite period. The announcement came during an emotional segment on tonight's episode of WWE NXT. ## Holland cited his mental health and his desire to prioritize his family as reasons for the hiatus. This raises the question of whether his departure is a storyline or a legitimate decision by the wrestler. ## Following the in-ring segment, Holland's profile was promptly removed from the active WWE roster page and placed in the Alumni section. This seems to suggest that his absence might extend beyond kayfabe (professional wrestling storylines). ## Holland, who began his career with WWE in 2018, found success on NXT UK and NXT before joining the main roster. He is most recognized for his time alongside Sheamus and Butch (formerly Pete Dunne) as part of the Brawling Brutes stable on SmackDown from 2021 to 2023. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE NXT Star Ridge Holland Announces Indefinite Hiatus from Wrestling
805 days ago
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WWE NXT Star Ridge Holland Announces Indefinite Hiatus from Wrestling

Ridge Holland delivered a heartfelt address on tonight's NXT, revealing that he would be taking a break from in-ring competition for the foreseeable future.## With a somber tone, Holland entered the ring and expressed his gratitude to key figures in his wrestling journey, including William Regal and Shawn Michaels. He acknowledged the physical risks associated with wrestling and stated his concerns about potentially injuring himself or another competitor.## The NXT star addressed the public criticisms he's faced, emphasizing his commitment to his family life. Holland declared his desire to be the best father and husband possible, refusing to let wrestling negatively impact those priorities.## Citing the importance of mental well-being, Holland made the significant announcement: he is stepping away from in-ring competition indefinitely. ## He expressed appreciation to NXT for providing him a chance to redeem himself, though it ultimately didn't go as planned. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE NXT Newcomer Jazmyn Nyx Loses Debut Match, Brawl Erupts
805 days ago
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WWE NXT Newcomer Jazmyn Nyx Loses Debut Match, Brawl Erupts

Jazmyn Nyx, a recent addition to the NXT storyline involving Chase U, finally made her televised in-ring debut on tonight's penultimate episode before NXT Stand & Deliver. Despite prior appearances at NXT house shows, this marked Nyx's first official match on television.## Nyx faced off against Thea Hail, continuing their feud ignited by Nyx replacing Hail as Jacy Jayne's best friend. The animosity spilled over mid-match when Jayne declared they were never friends and slapped Hail. Nyx attempted to capitalize on the distraction but Hail countered with a Kimura lock, forcing Nyx to submit in her debut match.## The chaos didn't end there. After the match, Hail seemingly snapped Nyx's arm, leaving her writhing in pain. This sparked a brawl between Jayne and Hail, which quickly escalated with Kiana James and Izzi Dame joining the fray for a three-on-one assault on Hail.## Fallon Henley and Kelani Jordan rushed to Hail's aid, transforming the scene into a chaotic three-on-three standoff. This intense brawl effectively sets the stage for a potential six-woman tag match in the near future. ## THIS IS CHAOS!!!The battle lines have been drawn, the numbers are even, it's a full on BRAWL 👊#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/j5xpB9u04J— WWE (@WWE) March 27, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Former AEW Star Claims A Current AEW Star Will Sign With WWE In The Future
805 days ago
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Former AEW Star Claims A Current AEW Star Will Sign With WWE In The Future

Former AEW wrestler Mike Santana has fueled speculation about a current AEW star's potential move to WWE. ## In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Santana discussed his departure from AEW and the exit of another prominent figure, Cody Rhodes. Santana claims he always anticipated Rhodes' return to WWE, which happened in 2022. More interestingly, Santana suggests there's another wrestler on the current AEW roster who might follow suit. ## "I'll be real there was two people that I said off the bat were gonna go back to WWE. One of them already did," Santana revealed. When pressed by Van Vliet, Santana coyly confirmed, "Aw, yeah," there's another potential defector. ## Santana offered no clues about the identity of this wrestler, seemingly enjoying the intrigue it would generate. This has wrestling fans buzzing, trying to guess who might be looking to switch promotions.## Santana's comments come amidst a period of transition for both AEW and WWE. AEW recently appointed a new COO, and several WWE superstars have upcoming contract negotiations. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Report: WWE Production Wasn’t Expecting CM Punk’s Line Where He Cursed
805 days ago
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Report: WWE Production Wasn’t Expecting CM Punk’s Line Where He Cursed

Former AEW World Champion CM Punk's return to WWE Raw on March 25th was a memorable one, but not just for the in-ring action. A new report sheds light on how WWE reacted to an unscripted moment during Punk's promo segment. ## In his hometown of Chicago, Punk reignited rivalries with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and The Rock. The sparks really flew when Drew McIntyre entered the ring, leading to a heated exchange between the two. Soon, Rollins joined the fray, creating an electric atmosphere with all three superstars trading barbs.## According to Fightful Select, one particular barb caught WWE production off guard. CM Punk dropped a curse word, going against a recent company memo that discouraged on-air swearing from talent.## Despite the unscripted moment, the report assures that there hasn't been any backstage tension between Punk, Rollins, or McIntyre. Overall, things seem positive for Punk since his return to WWE in November 2023. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Alexa Bliss Responds To Fan On Rumored Shoot Fight With IYO SKY
805 days ago
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Alexa Bliss Responds To Fan On Rumored Shoot Fight With IYO SKY

Even though Alexa Bliss is currently MIA (missing in action) from WWE, her fans are still buzzing about her and eagerly await her comeback. ## The WWE Superstar disappeared from our screens after the Royal Rumble in January 2023. Back then, the expectation was that she'd return eventually, teaming up again with the mysterious Bray Wyatt and his creepy persona, Uncle Howdy. ## Those plans, however, fizzled out when Wyatt himself got pulled from TV due to heart problems in March, and Bliss found out she was pregnant. Tragically, Wyatt later passed away that year from a heart attack. ## Bliss and her husband, Ryan Cabrera, became parents to a baby girl, Hendrix Rouge Cabrera. Since then, the former WWE Women's Champion has been embracing motherhood while also getting back in shape for her in-ring return. ## Recently, Bliss responded to a fan who shared a clip of a particularly intense exchange of blows between her and IYO SKY during a match. ## not alexa and iyo almost throwing hands? 😭pic.twitter.com/EoZVrxhcm8— t ☆ (@thebujee) March 25, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Drew McIntyre Takes Shot At CM Punk After 3/25 WWE Raw Segment
806 days ago
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Drew McIntyre Takes Shot At CM Punk After 3/25 WWE Raw Segment

Drew McIntyre addressed his heated exchange with CM Punk on last night's Raw in Chicago.## It was their first encounter since the Raw after the Royal Rumble, and things got intense. The segment concluded with Punk becoming the commentator for McIntyre's WrestleMania title match against Seth Rollins.## After the show, McIntyre shared a clip on Twitter where he mocked Punk's injured arm, captioning it: "Try not to injure yourself putting on the headset Phil."## The closing moments of Raw saw Rollins and McIntyre get involved in a brawl with the Bloodline, leading to the main event angle between Cody Rhodes and The Rock. Punk also commented on the possibility of a future feud with The Rock. You can check out the full comment HERE!. ## Try not to injure yourself putting on the headset Phil pic.twitter.com/BhGmyfCuUN— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) March 26, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE's Ivar Pulled From WWE Raw But Expected Back Soon
806 days ago
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WWE's Ivar Pulled From WWE Raw But Expected Back Soon

The Viking Raiders' Ivar missed his scheduled match on Raw against Andrade but should return to the ring shortly. ## Ivar was advertised for the match but was pulled due to medical reasons according to Raw General Manager Adam Pearce. Imperium's Giovanni Vinci replaced Ivar.## Sources say Ivar is alright and will be back in action soon. The reason for him being pulled is unrevealed.## This is positive news as Ivar has been thriving as a singles competitor. With tag partner Erik out injured, WWE has kept Ivar on TV and given him matches. This differs from WWE's past where both tag team members would be pulled if one is injured.## Ivar's performance in a "Viking Rules" match against Kofi Kingston last year was well-received by WWE officials. His willingness to compete without Erik has WWE considering using him as a singles star in the future.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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