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Kota Ibushi, PAC Return To Ring For AEW Blood & Guts Match
1067 days ago
AEW News

Kota Ibushi, PAC Return To Ring For AEW Blood & Guts Match

On Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, it was announced that Kota Ibushi and PAC would be participating in the Blood & Guts match scheduled for July 19. The show concluded with a segment where PAC was revealed as the last member of the Blackpool Combat Club team. They attacked Kenny Omega from The Elite. In response, Omega announced that Kota Ibushi would be the final member of The Elite's team. Hangman Page and The Young Bucks came to Omega's aid. ## The official lineup for next week's Blood & Guts match is now set. The Elite, consisting of Omega, The Young Bucks, Page, and Ibushi, will face off against the Blackpool Combat Club, which includes Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Konosuke Takeshita, and PAC. ## Ibushi's highly anticipated AEW debut in the Blood & Guts match marks his return to the ring after a hiatus since March 2023. During that time, he competed at events such as Josh Barnett's Bloodsport and Joey Janela's Spring Break for GCW. Prior to his absence, Ibushi suffered an injury during the G1 Climax finals for NJPW in October 2021. He went through an extensive recovery process and had a dispute with the NJPW office, ultimately leading to his departure from the company in January of this year. ## Ibushi and Omega have a rich history together as The Golden Lovers, with five tag team title reigns across various promotions in Japan. They faced The Young Bucks in a tag match at NJPW Strong Style Evolved in Long Beach, California, back in March 2018. Since December 2018, Omega and Ibushi haven't teamed up. ## As for PAC, his last matches took place in March 2023 at ScrapperMania events in England and Ireland. He previously wrestled for AEW in January, participating in the final match of the best-of-seven series between The Elite and Death Triangle for the AEW World Trios Championship. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Shayne Hawke Has A Broken Neck And Broken Back, Set To Miss Upcoming Shows
1067 days ago
News

Shayne Hawke Has A Broken Neck And Broken Back, Set To Miss Upcoming Shows

Distressing update regarding Shayne Hawke. ## Shayne Hawke, a renowned Canadian wrestler and trainer, recently shared some unfortunate news on social media. He bravely disclosed that he has suffered severe injuries, including a broken neck and broken back. ## Consequently, he will be unable to participate in upcoming wrestling events and has decided to refrain from scheduling any future appearances indefinitely. At this moment, the timeline for Hawke's return to the ring remains uncertain. ## Prior to making any decisions regarding his wrestling career, Hawke must consult with a surgeon to assess his condition and explore potential treatment options. In the meantime, he will continue to serve as the head coach of the esteemed IWS Dojo and fulfill his responsibilities as the executive producer of IWS Hardcore. ## Bummer news, but that’s jazz baby ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qiWHEVTon4— Shayne Hawke (@superstarhawke) July 12, 2023 ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Predicting Top Four Potential Returns At WWE SummerSlam 2023
1067 days ago
WWE News

Predicting Top Four Potential Returns At WWE SummerSlam 2023

The stage is set for the 2023 SummerSlam, featuring wrestlers from WWE's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. This return to the traditional August slot follows last year's event, which took place in July.## Notably, this edition of SummerSlam will be the first to be livestreamed on Binge in Australia. Additionally, it marks WWE's long-awaited return to Ford Field, where the last event held was WrestleMania 23 in April 2007. Furthermore, this SummerSlam will be the first to be held in Michigan since 1993. ## #.4 Big E Big E has been an indefatigable fan favorite since his arrival in the WWE. Following a pretty incredible solo run as the Intercontinental Champion, Big E chose to shortly step away, renewing his challenging presence. Now, on the cusp of SummerSlam, the WWE Universe yearns for his re-emergence. The question remains unanswered: Will he return as a solo performer or as part of The New Day? ## #3. Bobby Lashley Our second potential return could be non-other than Bobby Lashley who has proven as an indomitable force in recent years. However, since relinquishing the WWE Championship, the wrestling world has been engulfed in curiosity, eagerly anticipating his inevitable return. ## Lashley's highly anticipated comeback match unfolded at a thrilling WWE Supershow event, pitting him against the formidable Karrion Kross in an electrifying singles showdown. The former WWE Champion triumphantly emerged as the victor, breaking his winless streak of more than a month. Nevertheless, the circumstances that led to his prolonged absence from WWE programming remain shrouded in mystery, leaving fans curious for answers. ## #2. Bray Wyatt Bray Wyatt, the former WWE Champion, has been absent from WWE television for an extended period, and there is an update regarding his current situation. After being released and making his return to WWE at Extreme Rules in October 2022, fans were eagerly anticipating his next moves. However, nearly a year has passed since his return, and Wyatt has only competed in one televised match during that time.## The solitary televised match involving Bray Wyatt took place at the 2023 Royal Rumble in a Pitch Black Match against LA Knight. Wyatt emerged victorious in that match, but interestingly, it is LA Knight who appears to be receiving significant attention and opportunities on WWE television. While Wyatt did participate in live events, his appearances on television have been limited. ## Prior to WrestleMania 39, WWE began a storyline involving Bobby Lashley and Bray Wyatt. Although a few segments were aired, the storyline was eventually removed from the WrestleMania card due to Wyatt's reported illness. In an update on Bray Wyatt's WWE status, Fightful Select has reported that he is still awaiting clearance to make his return. According to a WWE higher-up, Wyatt remains sidelined and is patiently awaiting medical clearance. Despite this setback, Wyatt remains hopeful for his eventual return to the ring. ## #1. Randy Orton ## The WWE Universe has been eagerly anticipating the return of Randy Orton, who has been absent from the ring since 2022 due to a back injury. Speculations regarding his retirement and concerns about his health have been circulating among fans. However, recent reports suggest that WWE has carefully devised a plan for his eventual comeback. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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WWE Superstars Exchange Words Backstage After Controversial Match
1067 days ago
AEW News

WWE Superstars Exchange Words Backstage After Controversial Match

The July 10the episode of WWE Raw featured an intriguing main event between Judgment Day and Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Seth Rollins. The match ended with Judgment Day stealing the victory, but the post-match events have garnered more attention. ## Per the sources at PWInsider, there was a verbal altercation backstage involving the participants of the match. Fortunately, it did not escalate into a physical confrontation, as reported. However, individuals familiar with the situation have since downplayed its value. ## Insiders claim that the discussion mainly revolved around differing opinions. It's worth mentioning that Kevin Owens had prior commitments and left shortly after the match. While Seth Rollins took some hard hits during the bout, no other unusual incidents have been reported apart from general frustration regarding the match's outcome. ## Thankfully, there was no repeat of the B-RAW-l Out situation this week. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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WWE's Business Is Booming, Thanks To Roman Reigns And The Bloodline
1068 days ago
WWE News

WWE's Business Is Booming, Thanks To Roman Reigns And The Bloodline

WWE's business is currently thriving, with a significant increase in television ratings and skyrocketing sales of merchandise and live event tickets. ## This success coincides with WWE's remarkable turnaround in popularity, which can be attributed to the captivating Bloodline storyline featuring the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, along with Paul Heyman, The Usos, and Solo Sikoa. ## During a discussion on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer highlighted that WWE's merchandise business is performing exceptionally well, surpassing any previous period in the company's history, including the widely regarded Attitude Era, which was arguably WWE's most successful and popular period. ## “Attendance is way way up….It’s been big on cable…even in the Attitude Era, when it was big on cable, it wasn’t beating the top network shows. It wasn’t even close. But now, I mean, it is. It’s crazy, and people wanna say that somehow this isn’t hot. It is so hot. It’s the hottest wrestling has been since 2001, that’s 22 years, and people may look back and go, ‘Oh, they were doing three million viewers not that many years ago,’ although TV’s changed. They certainly weren’t doing these crowds on a regular basis like they are now. ## The crowds for the quarter would be some of the highest in many years, and so many other things when you look at them. Merchandise has never been higher, ever. Not in the Attitude Era, not in the Hulk Hogan era. Never as high as it is now. Roman is the catalyst. Cody Rhodes is doing great on Raw, no doubt about it. Roman….he’s been great since he went heel, and it’s been building and everything like that, but even when you look back six months ago, it’s gone way up since six months ago.” ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Brock Lesnar, WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match, And More Booked For 7/17 WWE Raw
1069 days ago
Raw

Brock Lesnar, WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match, And More Booked For 7/17 WWE Raw

The upcoming episode of RAW, scheduled in Atlanta is already taking shape. ## Next week's RAW will witness the presence of Brock Lesnar, a colossal attraction that has been officially confirmed. Several noteworthy matches are already planned for the event. ## One such match features Matt Riddle squaring off against GUNTHER, adding to the already high stakes of the evening. Due to Drew McIntyre's absence, the presence of Giovani Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser at ringside has been strictly prohibited. ## Moreover, the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles will be up for grabs, as Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville finally receive their long-awaited title opportunity against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. ## Check Out The Updated Match Card Below: ## -Matt Riddle vs GUNTHER ## -WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match ## -Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green ## -Brock Lesnar Returns ## -Alpha Academy vs Viking Raiders – Viking Rules Match ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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WWE SmackDown Ratings Soar To Season-High With Roman Reigns' Return
1069 days ago
SmackDown

WWE SmackDown Ratings Soar To Season-High With Roman Reigns' Return

The Friday night episode of WWE SmackDown had an impressive performance, attracting an average of 2.561 million viewers on Fox. This figure reflected a two percent increase from the previous week and positioned SmackDown as the most-watched program across all network television that night, which is a rarity for the show. Notably, this episode marked the highest viewership since June 7 and ranked as SmackDown's second-highest viewership of the year so far. ## The episode took place at the iconic Madison Square Garden and featured an intriguing event called "The Trial of Roman Reigns." It marked Reigns' first appearance since his defeat by Jey Uso at Money in the Bank. ## Furthermore, SmackDown dominated the 18-49 demographic ratings, earning a 0.76 rating. This rating witnessed an impressive 10.1 percent increase from the previous week and surpassed the competition by more than triple. It's worth mentioning that this rating is the highest for SmackDown since Christmas night 2020, which benefited from an NFL lead-in. Excluding that particular instance, this episode's rating stands as the highest since February 28, 2020. ## In a year-over-year comparison, SmackDown experienced remarkable growth, with an overall viewership increase of 20.3 percent and a staggering 61.7 percent surge in the 18-49 demographic. ## Below is a list of the viewership and demographic ratings for the past 11 weeks of SmackDown, along with the 10-week averages in both categories. This week's episode surpassed the recent averages by 10.8 percent in overall viewership and 24.6 percent in the 18-49 demographic. ## ## Image Via f4wonline.com. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Rhea Ripley Reaches 100-Day Milestone As Women's World Champion
1069 days ago
WWE News

Rhea Ripley Reaches 100-Day Milestone As Women's World Champion

Rhea Ripley's WWE career has been on a remarkable upswing since her association with The Judgment Day, a group formed when Edge and Damian Priest recruited her. However, the group dynamics shifted when Finn Balor ousted Edge and brought in Dominik Mysterio. ## Ripley has garnered considerable acclaim for her on-screen partnership with Mysterio, showcasing an undeniable chemistry between them. Her triumph in the women's Royal Rumble Match this year earned her the coveted opportunity to challenge for a championship of her choosing at WrestleMania 39. As a result, Ripley triumphed over Charlotte Flair to seize the SmackDown Women's Title on the first night of the event. ## Subsequently, WWE decided to rebrand the Raw and SmackDown Women's Titles, with Ripley now holding the prestigious Women's World Title. Since capturing the championship, she has successfully defended it against formidable opponents such as Natalya and Zelina Vega. ## Ripley recently achieved a significant milestone in her championship reign, surpassing 100 days as the Women's World Champion. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Warner Bros Discovery Sets Top 5 Ranking Target For AEW Collision
1070 days ago
AEW News

Warner Bros Discovery Sets Top 5 Ranking Target For AEW Collision

Warner Bros Discovery's approach to considering the success of AEW Collision, the new television program from AEW, has been revealed in a recent report. Since its debut more than a month ago, Collision's viewership ratings have experienced fluctuations due to increased competition in the television industry. ## According to Fightful Select, Warner Bros Discovery is placing greater importance on the ranking of Collision rather than solely focusing on the total number of viewers. AEW's flagship program, Dynamite, has consistently performed well on Wednesday nights, and Warner Bros Discovery expects Collision to follow suit. The company values Collision's relative position among other shows airing in the same time slot. ## Sources familiar with the situation have indicated that Warner Bros Discovery foresees a potential decline in Collision's ratings during the fall season when college football programming returns. In such a scenario, the company hopes that Collision will secure a place within the Top 5 rankings, demonstrating its ability to compete against other popular television offerings. ## Warner Bros Discovery aims to evaluate the comparative success of AEW Collision amidst fierce competition. This approach takes into consideration external factors such as shifts in seasonal programming, which can impact viewership numbers across various television networks. Warner Bros Discovery's emphasis on rankings provides a standard for assessing Collision's performance and determining its position in the television landscape. ## As AEW continues to expand its presence in the wrestling industry and attract a broader audience, the success of Collision will play a crucial role in establishing the promotion's position in the highly competitive television market. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Stone Cold Steve Austin Denies Rumors Of Romantic Encounter With Yasmine Bleeth
1070 days ago
WWE News

Stone Cold Steve Austin Denies Rumors Of Romantic Encounter With Yasmine Bleeth

Over the past few decades, there have been numerous instances of celebrities making appearances on WWE TV and even forming romantic connections with the company's superstars. One noteworthy example involves George Clooney, who was reportedly involved in a two-year romantic relationship with WWE Hall of Famer Stacy Keibler. ## Another rumor that circulated involved WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin supposedly attempting to go on a date with Yasmine Bleeth. These rumors suggested that The Texas Rattlesnake made advances towards the Baywatch star while they were both filming Nash Bridges in the late 1990s. ## ALSO READ: WWE Raw Results July 10, 2023: Quick Results, Winners ## These speculations were addressed during Stone Cold Steve Austin's appearance on The Howard Stern Show in 1999. The once-controversial radio host directly questioned Steve Austin about the alleged romantic encounters. However, Steve Austin emphatically denied the rumors and clarified that there was no truth to them. ## “The rumor was, as Robin just said, that Stone Cold was making a move on Yasmine Bleeth during the shooting of Nash Bridges. That you were trying to get her. You’re a handsome man and now you’re single. I can’t imagine that you couldn’t get Yasmine Bleeth if you didn’t want her.” ## “No, that was strictly professional, Howard. I wasn’t there cutting a rug on the dance floor, taking some ballroom dance classes,” said Austin. “[You went dancing with her?] No, it’s part of the thing – Jake Cage, the character I played, he’s trying to romance her. He’s throwing in there a multi-syllable words vocabulary upgrade. I’m trying to take some dance classes to impress her. I’m the worst dancer in the da*n world. So anyway, no, there was no sparks. All on a professional level.” ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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WWE Raw Results July 10, 2023: Quick Results, Winners
1070 days ago
Raw

WWE Raw Results July 10, 2023: Quick Results, Winners

Here are the full results for this week's WWE Monday Night Raw, which is scheduled to air on July 10, 2023, live from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. ## Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ## WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE Raw Time In Canada: Fans can watch it on OLN Canada or Sportsnet subscribers can stream WWE RAW for free on Watch.Sportsnet.ca. Monday Night RAW will return to Sportsnet 360 in mid-May. ## WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ## Raw Time In Arab Word: Raw airs in the Arab world on MBC Action on Mondays at 8 PM Egypt Standard Time, on FM1 in Iran, and on Sport 1 and Sport 1 HD in Israel. Raw further began airing on D-Smart in Turkey. ## Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ## WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## Alos Check Out: WWE Monday Night Raw Results July 10, 2023 ## WWE Raw Results July 10, 2023: Quick Results ## -Drew McIntyre & Matt Riddle defeated Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci (w/Intercontinental Champion Gunther) ## -Non-title match: World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins vs. Dominik Mysterio (w/Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley) ## -Logan Paul and Ricochet face-to-face ## -Singles Match: Zoey Stark defeated Becky Lynch ## -Maxxine Dupri Alpha Academy Graduation Ceremony ## -Shayna Baszler defeated Emma ## -Cody Rhodes promo ## -No disqualification match: The Miz defeated Tommaso Ciampa ## -Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville defeated Katana Chance and Kayden Carter ## -Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, and Damian Priest (with Rhea Ripley) defeated Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Roman Reigns Sets Incredible WrestleMania Record
1070 days ago
WWE News

Roman Reigns Sets Incredible WrestleMania Record

Roman Reigns has cemented his status as one of the most legendary professional wrestlers in history. Since his comeback in 2020, The Tribal Chief has asserted his dominance over the competition. Now, he has accomplished an incredible feat at WrestleMania, further firming his legacy. ## In August 2020, Reigns captured the Universal Championship at Payback, dethroning The Fiend in a triple-threat match that also involved Braun Strowman. At WrestleMania 38, he went on to defeat Brock Lesnar, unifying the WWE and Universal Titles. ## Reigns recently reached a remarkable milestone, surpassing 1,000 days as champion. Just to make this moment memorable he was presented with a new championship. The Tribal Chief remains determined to break more records, and he has now become the longest-reigning champion in WWE history since the inception of WrestleMania in 1985. ## This major record was previously held by the renowned WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, whose initial reign as WWF Champion lasted an impressive 1,474 days. However, it is worth noting that only 1,041 days of Hogan's reign were within the WrestleMania era. ## Jey Uso recently challenged Roman Reigns to a match at SummerSlam during an episode of Smackdown. It remains to be seen how WWE will further develop their feud in the upcoming weeks, as Reigns' reign as champion shows no signs of coming to an end. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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