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Ronda Rousey's Future Uncertain After WWE Departure, Shayna Baszler Hints At Rematch
861 days ago
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Ronda Rousey's Future Uncertain After WWE Departure, Shayna Baszler Hints At Rematch

Ronda Rousey, widely considered one of the most dominant competitors in wrestling history, left the WWE last summer after building an impressive career in both UFC and the global juggernaut. However, her former MMA teammate, Shayna Baszler, recently teased the possibility of a future showdown between them. ## At WWE SummerSlam 2023, these two members of the famed MMA Four Horsewomen squared off in a brutal MMA-style match. Baszler emerged victorious, marking Rousey's final WWE bout. Since then, Rousey has made appearances elsewhere, including alongside her close friend Marina Shafir in ROH. ## In a recent interview, Baszler revealed that Rousey is currently unsure about her future in the squared circle, indicating that her SummerSlam match was motivated by a desire to share the ring with Shafir one last time. ## "She doesn't know if she's calling it quits or planning a comeback," Baszler explained. "She's taking a break and wanted to make sure she had a match with Marina if this is it for her." ## Baszler went on to suggest that Rousey might be tempted to return for one final match, driven by a desire to avenge her SummerSlam defeat. "Knowing Ronda, she'll want her payback," Baszler said playfully. "Only time will tell." ## While Rousey has expressed her desire to focus on motherhood full-time, the wrestling world is notorious for its "never say never" attitude. It's not impossible that the "Baddest Woman on the Planet" could one day return to unleash her fury once again. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 Prediction: Top 5 Matches
862 days ago
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WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 Prediction: Top 5 Matches

The 2024 WWE Premium Live Event calendar started with the Royal Rumble, setting the stage for the Road to WrestleMania. With Cody Rhodes and Bayley confirmed as challengers for world championships, uncertainties remain leading into Philadelphia. ## The Elimination Chamber on February 24 in Perth, Australia, serves as the next crucial event to provide clarity. While the full card is unknown, it promises to be an impactful show, helping shape the path to WrestleMania. ## World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match: Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn vs Andrade vs. Randy Orton vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jey Uso ## Punk vs Rollins, a dream match for WrestleMania, won't happen for now, leaving WWE with uncertainties. While many expected Punk to earn a title shot in the Elimination Chamber, his absence makes the winner unpredictable. Drew McIntyre is a likely contender, showcasing excellent work and serving as a suitable foil for Rollins, despite their previous matches. ## Gunther faces travel restrictions, making his participation doubtful. Sami Zayn could be a sentimental choice, possibly in a three-way with McIntyre and Rollins. The match participants remain anyone's guess, but McIntyre seems to be a strong contender. ## WWE Women's World Championship Elimination Chamber Match: Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Naomi vs. Natalya vs. Shayna Baszler ## Rhea Ripley's prominent role in Elimination Chamber promotions suggests her involvement, but on Raw, Nia Jax appears to be heading for a collision with The Eradicator. It's likely the Chamber will be a number one contender match for that showdown. ## Becky Lynch is a strong contender, with Liv Morgan as a dark horse after her near-Rumble victory. Naomi could add star power, while Raquel Rodriguez, Natalya and Shayna Baszler may fill the remaining spots. ## Singles Match: Bron Breakker vs. Dominik Mysterio ## Brock Lesnar's removal from the Royal Rumble match led to Bron Breakker taking his spot with the same planned creative. This included being eliminated by Dominik Mysterio, setting up a storyline where Lesnar would face Dominik at Elimination Chamber before clashing with Gunther at WrestleMania.## With Lesnar's uncertain status, WWE might continue with Breakker on the main roster, especially since he expressed unfinished business with Judgment Day. ## Women's World Championship Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax ## Ripley and Jax have yet to face off one-on-one despite their numerous encounters. While some may be disappointed that Ripley won't defend her title inside the Elimination Chamber, it makes sense for her to secure an impressive win in her home country, just six weeks before WrestleMania.## This anticipated match, deserving of a closing spot in Perth, could culminate in Ripley's victory over Jax before heading to WrestleMania for a significant title defense against Becky Lynch. Get ready for an electrifying moment as Ripley claims the win and sets the stage for a marquee match at WrestleMania. ## WWE United States Championship Match: Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens ## Logan Paul's DQ win over Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble sets the stage for a likely rematch at Elimination Chamber, with Paul confirmed for the event. Owens has a solid claim for a rematch, possibly with a no DQ stipulation. ## Interference from Paul's entourage, Austin Theory, and Grayson Waller may lead to a Paul retention, concluding the feud more definitively. Owens' WrestleMania plans become uncertain, while Paul could transition into a program with LA Knight, potentially dropping the title at WrestleMania. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Gunther Now Hits 600 Days As WWE Intercontinental Champion
862 days ago
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Gunther Now Hits 600 Days As WWE Intercontinental Champion

The "Ring General" reigns supreme! ## Gunther has cemented his legacy as the Intercontinental Champion for a staggering 600 days, utterly pulverizing the record that stood for 35 years. Back in June 2022, he snatched the title from Ricochet on SmackDown, and hasn't looked back since. ## This historic reign hasn't been a cakewalk. Gunther has fended off a who's who of wrestling royalty, including Chad Gable, the Celtic Warrior Sheamus, the Scottish Psychopath Drew McIntyre, the masked enigma Rey Mysterio, the Artist Shinsuke Nakamura, the Original Bro Matt Riddle, and even Xavier Woods of the New Day. He's weathered every storm, proving his ironclad grip on the coveted Intercontinental Championship. ## So, how do we describe this feat in a slightly different way? We could say Gunther has dominated the Intercontinental scene for 600 days, eclipsing the legendary Honky Tonk Man's record with a resolute reign. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Drew McIntyre Escalates His Feuds With CM Punk; Posts A Viral Tombstone Meme
862 days ago
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Drew McIntyre Escalates His Feuds With CM Punk; Posts A Viral Tombstone Meme

Fresh off his brutal attack on CM Punk on Raw, Drew McIntyre wasted no time in upping the ante on social media Tuesday morning. Capitalizing on Punk's heartbreaking announcement of a torn triceps and WrestleMania 40 absence, McIntyre unleashed a trollish meme on X (formerly Twitter), poking fun at Punk's misfortune. ## During Raw, McIntyre had taken a verbal jab at Punk, claiming to have "prayed" for his injury and WrestleMania withdrawal. He then backed up his words with ruthless action, laying Punk out and ruthlessly stomping on his wounded arm. ## pic.twitter.com/9FZJQYlkgu— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) January 30, 2024 ## Dave Meltzer recently reported that McIntyre has yet to sign a new deal with WWE, and his current contract is set to expire after WrestleMania. ## During Monday's Raw, following a promo segment, McIntyre laid out Punk, setting the stage for a future feud upon Punk's return. McIntyre's latest post has further escalated the feud, leaving everyone uncertain about its eventual conclusion. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Wade Barrett & Corey Graves To Be The New Broadcast Team For WWE SmackDown
862 days ago
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Wade Barrett & Corey Graves To Be The New Broadcast Team For WWE SmackDown

Last night on Monday Night Raw, Michael Cole and Pat McAfee were seen on the same desk, bringing the same vibes as they would give back in the days. ## The duo returned together aftter WWE removed Kevin Patrick from his duties as SmackDown play-by-play commentator last week and he was replaced by Cole. Last night on Raw, Pat McAfee was seen back on TV, replacing Wade Barrett as the color commentator on the show, noting the move was permanent. ## While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that The plan for SmackDown going forward is for Wade Barrett & Corey Graves to be the new broadcast team. Graves would slide into the lead announce position while Barrett would remain in his color commentary role. ## Michal Cole doing SmackDown [full-time] is not the case. It's like, again. Yeah, it's a one-time thing. Pwinsider reports the plan is for Barrett to be paired with Corey Graves on the SmackDown team, Graves being the new lead announcer, while Barrett would remain as a color commentator. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WWE NXT Preview & Match Card For (1/30/24)
862 days ago
WWE News

WWE NXT Preview & Match Card For (1/30/24)

Here is the full lineup for this Tuesday episode which is slated to air live on January 30, 2024. WWE NXT will air live on USA Network at 8 PM ET on Tuesday. ## WWE NXT Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am EDT on Sportsnet 360. The show also airs live on SuperSport Variety 3 in South Africa on Thursdays at 02:00 am CAT. ## In Italy, NXT airs live on Dplay 2:00 p. NXT airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am. ## WWE NXT Preview & Match Card For (1/30/24) ## -Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Semifinal: LWO (Joaquin Wild and Cruz Del Toro) vs. Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams ## -Chase U says "goodbye" ## -NXT Heritage Cup Championship: Noam Dar (c) vs. Von Wagner ## -Elektra Lopez vs. Lola Vice ## -Ilja Dragunov and Trick Williams face-to-face ## -Roxanne Perez vs. Tatum Paxley ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Brock Lesnar Isn't Going To Be Around For A While; Perhaps Ever
862 days ago
WWE News

Brock Lesnar Isn't Going To Be Around For A While; Perhaps Ever

Brock Lesnar recently faced backlash in the wake of a lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon and WWE involving allegations of s*x trafficking, with a former WWE/UFC Heavyweight Champion being implicated in the legal action.## Prior to these allegations, WWE had solidified plans for Brock Lesnar's return. He was scheduled to make his comeback at this year's Royal Rumble event; however, he did not appear. Additionally, there were plans for Lesnar to work with Dominik Mysterio at Elimination Chamber, but reports indicate that this matchup will not be happening.## It now appears that none of the previously planned scenarios will unfold, and there is a recent report confirming that Lesnar will not be appearing on WWE television for the foreseeable future, and perhaps not at all. ## While discussing the situation on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer stated that Lesnar is not expected to be around for a while, and some even speculate that he may never return. However, there remains a possibility that he could find his way back into WWE in the future. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Huge Update On CM Punk's Reasonable WWE Return; Opponent Revealed?
862 days ago
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Huge Update On CM Punk's Reasonable WWE Return; Opponent Revealed?

Many wrestling fans were devastated upon hearing CM Punk's announcement that he won't be able to participate in WrestleMania. Punk's return to WWE occurred after some disagreements with AEW, leading to his departure from the company and subsequent debut at Survivor Series: WarGames – marking his first appearance with WWE since 2014.## After delivering several impactful promos, Punk had his first televised WWE match since 2014, entering as the 27th participant in the Royal Rumble match. Unfortunately, he ended up as the runner-up, being eliminated by the 2024 Royal Rumble winner, Cody Rhodes.## However, the wrestling community faced more disappointment when Punk suffered a torn right tricep, sidelining him and preventing his participation in WrestleMania XL. Although he didn't specify the duration of his absence, earlier reports suggested a potential recovery time of 4-6 months post-surgery. ## During the January 29 episode of Monday Night Raw, Punk engaged in an angle with Drew McIntyre. According to Dave Meltzer's report, a plausible return for CM Punk is expected in September. This development adds intrigue to the situation, considering the significant angle set up with Drew McIntyre as his potential opponent upon his return, especially given McIntyre's contract status, which reportedly extends only until April. ## "I’d say September is a reasonable return (for CM Punk). Which is interesting, really interesting, because they set up the big angle with Drew McIntyre tonight to be his opponent when he returns, and Drew McIntyre's not under contract past April. And that has not changed.… pic.twitter.com/RtMDOsQ0KT— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) January 30, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Bayley To Decide Her WrestleMania Opponent On 2/2 WWE SmackDown
863 days ago
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Bayley To Decide Her WrestleMania Opponent On 2/2 WWE SmackDown

Fresh off her epic Royal Rumble victory, Bayley strutted onto Raw this week, basking in the glory of Damage CTRL's dominance. She pointed out her glaring absence from the Rumble poster, only to stand tall as the last woman standing. ## Bayley reveled in being on top, boasting about shattering Rhea Ripley's endurance record in the match. But the reigning champ, Ripley, wasn't about to let Bayley have all the spotlight. She crashed the party, reminding everyone that Bayley only won because she wasn't even in the ring. ## Ripley was just about to drop some serious shade about Bayley wasting her title shot on her, when Nia Jax, the ultimate party crasher, laid Ripley out cold. Jax pummeled Ripley with brutal leg drops and capped it off with her devastating Annihilator. ## With Ripley writhing in pain, Jax turned to Bayley and offered a chilling ultimatum: pick anyone else for WrestleMania, because Ripley's ticket is officially punched to "nap city." Bayley, unfazed by the chaos, simply smirked and declared that she'll reveal her WrestleMania opponent on the February 2nd episode of SmackDown. ## What should @itsBayleyWWE do?!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/N4MTEJAT8S— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2024 ## WWE SmackDown (2/2) Updated ## -Roman Reigns' road to WrestleMania begins ## -Logan Paul returns## -Bayley makes her WrestleMania 40 announcement## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Complete Spoiler Lineup For 1/29/23 WWE Monday Night Raw
863 days ago
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Complete Spoiler Lineup For 1/29/23 WWE Monday Night Raw

Fightful Select has reported the following spoiler lineup for tonight's Monday Night Raw. ## WWE RAW Spoiler 1/29/24) Lineup: ## CM Punk is scheduled for an in-ring promo.## The Tag Team Titles will be contested with Judgment Day facing DIY.## There is a spoiler promo planned.## A match featuring Shayna Baszler vs. Zoey Stark vs. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven is on the card.## Cody Rhodes is set for a promo.## Jey Uso will take on Bronson Reed.## The Intercontinental Title will be up for grabs with Gunther facing Kofi Kingston.## There is a spoiler tag team match scheduled.## Bayley will have a promo segment.## The main event contains a spoiler.## WWE RAW (1/29/24) Backstage Notes: ## Xia Li vs. Gigi Dolin is set for WWE Main Event tapings.## Luca Crusifino vs. Brutus Creed is also scheduled for WWE Main Event tapings.## Shawn Bennett is designated as the referee for the IC Title match.## Danilo Anfibio will serve as the referee for the Tag Team Title match.## Road Dogg will provide commentary for Main Event.## CM Punk’s promo segment has producers assigned to it.## Other WWE RAW (1/22/29) Spoilers: ## The IC Title match is planned to span three segments.## The Tag Team Title match is scheduled for two segments.## All other matches are expected to be two segments long, except for the Baszler & Stark vs. Piper & Chelsea tag match.## There is a spoiler promo involving Judgment Day.## A spoiler tag team match featuring the Kabuki Warriors & Tegan Nox & Natalya is in the works.## The spoiler main event is set to feature Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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CM Punk Officially Announces Injury, Will Miss This Year's WrestleMania
863 days ago
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CM Punk Officially Announces Injury, Will Miss This Year's WrestleMania

Two months into his electrifying WWE return, CM Punk's sights were firmly set on one target: headlining WrestleMania. He'd been trading barbs with rivals like Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and even Cody Rhodes, all building towards that ultimate showdown. The Royal Rumble was supposed to be his launchpad, where he entered at #27 and battled his way to the final two before succumbing to eventual winner Cody Rhodes.## But fate had other plans. News broke after the Rumble that Punk had suffered a torn tricep, potentially sidelining him for 4-6 months after surgery. Tonight on RAW, he addressed the WWE Universe, starting by acknowledging and congratulating Cody on his Rumble victory.## Then came the blow. Punk revealed the tricep tear, dashing his WrestleMania dreams. He brushed it off as a "flesh wound," vowing to bounce back, but admitted WrestleMania 40 was out of reach. "There's always next year," he reassured the fans.## Enter Drew McIntyre, his arrival punctuated by a bombshell confession: he'd prayed for Punk's downfall, and his prayers were answered. He even admitted sleeping soundly after hearing about the injury. Drew declared his own intention to snatch Punk's dream, vowing to main event WrestleMania "again." ## Punk fired back, promising his return to WrestleMania glory, but with a detour: Drew McIntyre. A brawl erupted, with Punk trying to retaliate against Drew's sneak attack. McIntyre landed a brutal Glasgow Kiss before stomping Punk's injured arm. Just as things were heating up, Sami Zayn's music hit, sending McIntyre scrambling out of the ring. ## Get well soon, CM Punk. ❤️#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/HCFFZVPwuI— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New Commentary Team For WWE Monday Night Raw Revealed
863 days ago
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New Commentary Team For WWE Monday Night Raw Revealed

The path to WrestleMania 40 kicked off with a curveball on Monday Night RAW, as a brand new commentary duo took the reins. It was a thrilling way to launch the journey towards the grandest stage of them all in Philadelphia. ## The night exploded with Pat McAfee's electrifying return to RAW, fresh off his impressive showing in Saturday's Royal Rumble. Not only did he grace the announce table, but he also showcased his undeniable in-ring prowess in the 30-man over-the-top-rope battle.## The Amalie Arena erupted as McAfee swaggered to the commentary booth, where Michael Cole awaited. As Pat settled in to greet his former SmackDown comrade and ring announcer partner, Cole dropped a bombshell that thrilled millions tuning in worldwide.## He declared that McAfee and himself would be the fresh voices of Monday Night RAW, marking the official formation of their commentary team. We've all witnessed the fantastic chemistry they displayed during their SmackDown stint, and it's sure to translate into an even more dynamic experience on RAW. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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