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Shocking Twist Rocks WWE Universe As Top Superstar Executes Daring Heel Turn On Friday Night SmackDown
1128 days ago
SmackDown

Shocking Twist Rocks WWE Universe As Top Superstar Executes Daring Heel Turn On Friday Night SmackDown

Tonight on WWE Friday Night SmackDown, a highly anticipated and rumored heel turn unfolded in front of the audience. Bianca Belair, the reigning Women's Champion, stepped into the ring to celebrate her championship victory. ## Asuka, her opponent, approached her with the intention of shaking her hand, but to everyone's surprise, it was a cunning swerve as Asuka unleashed a vicious spray of green mist onto Belair's face. ## The impact was immediate and shocking, leaving officials scrambling to provide aid to the blinded champion. The green mist covered her upper body entirely, leaving her in a state of distress. This calculated move by Asuka marked her official heel turn, which PWInsider had reported earlier today as a possibility, in preparation for a rematch at Night of Champions. ## The WWE had previously hinted at Asuka's descent into a darker persona leading up to WrestleMania, but they held back on executing the full-fledged heel turn until now. As the cameras returned from the commercial break, viewers were given a glimpse of a distraught Belair in the backstage area, who was struggling with the effects of the noxious mist that had been sprayed on her. ## That's one way to celebrate @BiancaBelairWWE's historic reign... 🤮Not cool @WWEAsuka. Not cool. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/YwlsmtO0Sh— WWE (@WWE) May 13, 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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Roman Reigns, Bloodline Vs. LWO, More Announced For 5/19 WWE SmackDown
1128 days ago
SmackDown

Roman Reigns, Bloodline Vs. LWO, More Announced For 5/19 WWE SmackDown

Major additions announced for the upcoming WWE SmackDown episode! ## WWE has revealed that the May 19 episode of WWE SmackDown is set to feature some explosive segments that are sure to set the stage for WWE Night of Champions. In a highly anticipated showdown, WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens will lock horns with Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa in a face-to-face confrontation. The intensity is expected to be palpable as both teams gear up for their impending title match. ## Adding to the excitement, The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) will take on LWO (Rey Mysterio & Santos Escobar) in what is sure to be a thrilling match. The rivalry between these two teams has been heating up, with tensions running high after LWO made some controversial comments about The Usos. ## In addition, Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson & Elton Prince) will collide with the Brawling Brutes (Butch & Ridge Holland) in a fierce tag team match. Fans can expect some hard-hitting action as these two teams look to establish their dominance. ## Finally, Grayson Waller will host the Grayson Waller Effect with none other than AJ Styles, who will represent SmackDown in the WWE World Heavyweight Title Tournament. This will undoubtedly be a must-see segment, as two of WWE's biggest superstars come together to discuss the upcoming championship match. ## WWE SmackDown (5/12) ## - The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) vs. LWO (Rey Mysterio & Santos Escobar)## - Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens come face-to-face with Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa## - Grayson Waller Effect with AJ Styles## - Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson & Elton Prince) vs. Brawling Brutes (Butch & Ridge Holland)## 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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AJ Styles Vs Seth Rollins Set For WWE Night Of Champions To Determine New World Heavyweight Champion
1128 days ago
WWE News

AJ Styles Vs Seth Rollins Set For WWE Night Of Champions To Determine New World Heavyweight Champion

The stage is now set for the highly anticipated match to determine the new World Heavyweight Champion at WWE Night of Champions. ## In a thrilling semi-final match on the May 12 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, AJ Styles emerged victorious over Bobby Lashley, securing his place in the championship bout against Seth Rollins in Saudi Arabia. The winner of this monumental clash will hold the prestigious title and defend it exclusively on the Monday Night Raw brand. ## Styles' path to the semi-finals saw him overcome two of the industry's biggest names, Edge and Rey Mysterio, in an impressive display of athleticism and skill. Lashley, on the other hand, defeated Austin Theory and Sheamus to advance to the finals, but ultimately came up short against the formidable Styles. ## Rollins, for his part, earned his spot in the finals by defeating Finn Balor on the May 8 episode of Monday Night Raw. With all three competitors showing tremendous grit and determination, the Night of Champions match promises to be a must-see event that fans won't want to miss. ## 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 5/12/23 Results: AJ Styles Vs. Bobby Lashley Full Match Recap & Winner
1128 days ago
WWE News

WWE SmackDown 5/12/23 Results: AJ Styles Vs. Bobby Lashley Full Match Recap & Winner

In a rematch of their earlier encounter, AJ Styles emerged victorious over Bobby Lashley in a hard-fought match that left Lashley with two head injuries. It was a disappointing end to the night for Lashley, who bled profusely in his earlier match and failed to advance to the finals of the tournament. ## Styles will now face Seth Rollins in the finals, and there's reason to believe it could be an excellent contest. The two locked up at the start of their match, and it was reminiscent of some of the best matches in TNA history. Lashley, still feeling the effects of his earlier match, stopped Styles' chop attempt with some well-placed elbows and a boot to the face. He then threw Styles over the top rope, and the action spilled to the outside, where Lashley continued to dominate. ## After the commercial break, Styles regained the upper hand with a flurry of kicks to Lashley's legs, but Lashley quickly recovered and slammed Styles to the mat. Styles fought back with a calf crusher, but Lashley escaped and regained control. However, Styles was not to be deterred and landed a DDT that earned him a two-count. Despite his injury, Lashley fought back with punches to Styles' head and a suplex that almost won him the match. ## Styles came back with a sliding punch, but Lashley locked in the Hurt Lock until Styles reached the ropes for a break. They continued to brawl outside the ring, and Lashley attempted to run Styles into the ring post, but Styles countered and ran Lashley into the post instead. Back in the ring, Styles landed a knee to Lashley's head and then hit him with the Phenomenal Forearm for the victory. ## As the show came to a close, Styles and The OC celebrated their win, and the broadcast team previewed the upcoming Night of Champions card. ## With a WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP opportunity on the line, these men are giving each other EVERYTHING they've got! 🏆Who will face @WWERollins at #WWENOC? @fightbobby or @AJStylesOrg? 🔥#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/qHyDKZdF6S— WWE (@WWE) May 13, 2023 ### WINNER: AJ Styles ## 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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AEW House Rules From Corbin, KY Results 5/12/23: Winners, Highlights
1128 days ago
AEW News

AEW House Rules From Corbin, KY Results 5/12/23: Winners, Highlights

Here are the full results for AEW House Rules from Corbin, KY which takes place on May 12, 2023. ## The event features AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy & Darby Allen, Toni Storm, Hook, Ethan Page, Claudio Castagnoli, FTR and many more! ## Credit: WrestlingBodySlam.Com ## AEW House Rules From Corbin, KY Results 5/12/23 ## -FTW Championship Match: Hook (c) defeated Ethan Page ## -Christopher Daniels & Shawn Spears defeated The Boys (Brandon Tate & Brent Tate) ## -Toni Storm defeated Billie Starkz ## -AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy & Darby Allen defeated The Firm (Lee Moriarty & Big Bill) ## -Powerhouse Hobbs defeated Pat Buck ## -ROH World Championship Proving Ground Match: Claudio Castagnoli (c) defeated Brian Pillman Jr. ## -AEW World Tag Team Championship Match: FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) (c) defeated The Gunns (Austin Gunn & Colten Gunn) ## 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 Returns To SmackDown To Announce Night of Champions Match, Calls Out The Usos
1128 days ago
WWE News

Roman Reigns Returns To SmackDown To Announce Night of Champions Match, Calls Out The Usos

WWE's Undisputed Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, made a triumphant return to SmackDown, taking the ring by storm in a segment with The Bloodline, wherein he revealed his match for Night of Champions. Reigns, in a candid moment, confided in Solo Sikoa that his brothers Jimmy and Jey Uso were the real problem, not Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, as Solo had assumed.## Reigns, evidently disgruntled, disclosed to Solo that The Usos had begged for a rematch, dedicating the match to Roman and yet, they lost. This, in turn, resulted in Roman's disgrace, as the loss tarnished the image of The Bloodline, a group Roman holds very close to his heart. Thus, Roman sternly demanded an apology from Jimmy and Jey for their sub-par performance.## Upon Jimmy's refusal to apologize, Roman wasted no time in shoving him in the face. Jey, on the other hand, took a more conciliatory approach and apologized on behalf of himself and his brother, seeking another shot at the Tag Titles, promising to redeem themselves.## In a surprising turn of events, Paul Heyman announced that the Tag Title match at Night of Champions will see Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa team up against Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. Reigns then proceeded to pay homage to his forefathers, dedicating the match to the "greatest tag team of all time," The Wild Samoans. ## đź‘€ #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/q5T0rlRPD0— WWE (@WWE) May 13, 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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WWE Rumors: Top Female Star Pitched For Heel Turn And Title Feud
1128 days ago
WWE News

WWE Rumors: Top Female Star Pitched For Heel Turn And Title Feud

In a recent development, rumors suggest that one of the top female wrestlers in WWE may be undergoing a transformation from a beloved face to a villainous heel. ## PWInsider reported that there have been proposals to turn Asuka into a heel character and challenge Bianca Belair for the Raw Women's Championship at Night of Champions. While it remains unclear whether the switch will take place, the possibility of a match between two fan-favorites suggests a high likelihood of a heel turn. ## Notably, Asuka's loss to Belair at WrestleMania hinted at a possible dark path for the wrestler. Meanwhile, WWE has internally designated a list of top babyfaces and heels for the SmackDown roster.## The babyface list includes Edge, Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles, Sheamus, Rey Mysterio, and Santos Escobar, while the top heels are Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, Austin Theory, Karrion Kross, LA Knight, and Grayson Waller. Additionally, there are a few "free agents" who are yet to be assigned to a specific brand. The website graphics depict the positioning of each wrestler as a top star on their respective brands. ## 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 Aims To Bring Back Alexa Bliss For Night of Champions, While Bray Wyatt's Fate Remains Uncertain Amid Health Concerns
1129 days ago
WWE News

WWE Aims To Bring Back Alexa Bliss For Night of Champions, While Bray Wyatt's Fate Remains Uncertain Amid Health Concerns

Reports suggest that WWE is eager to feature Alexa Bliss in their upcoming Night of Champions event in Saudi Arabia, as per a tweet from the private BoozerRasslin Twitter account. While this could mean that she will soon be integrated into WWE storylines, no official confirmation has been released. ## The last time Bliss appeared on WWE TV was during the Royal Rumble, where she lost to the Raw Women's Champion, Bianca Belair. Although her name hasn't been mentioned on WWE TV since then, Bliss has kept herself busy with appearances on "The Masked Singer" and Jimmy Fallon's "That's My Jam." According to Dave Meltzer, Bliss has been "ready to return" for a while now. ## The latest update from BoozerRasslin states that Bliss will be accompanying the roster to Saudi Arabia, but her TV situation remains unclear. Night of Champions is scheduled to be aired live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 27. On the other hand, regarding Bray Wyatt, no new updates have been reported. As per Boozer, "Bray's fate rests in the hands of management and himself." ## Months have passed since Wyatt disappeared from WWE TV, and his storyline that featured Bo Dallas as Uncle Howdy has come to a halt. It has been reported that Wyatt has been dealing with an "illness." Recently, he was spotted in public and appeared to be in high spirits. Check out the photo below. ## 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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KAIRI Sets Sights On Facing Top Stars In AEW And WWE, Despite Challenges In Securing US Wrestling Matches
1129 days ago
WWE News

KAIRI Sets Sights On Facing Top Stars In AEW And WWE, Despite Challenges In Securing US Wrestling Matches

KAIRI, the first-ever holder of the prestigious IWGP Women's Championship, has recently provided a notable update regarding her professional wrestling career. Having previously announced her free agent status, the gifted athlete has expressed her ardent desire to face off against the top stars of both AEW and WWE. Her latest in-ring appearance took place at STARDOM All Star Grand Queendom on April 23, where she, along with Natsupoi and Saori Anou, captured the Artist of STARDOM Championship. ## In a recent tweet, KAIRI conveyed her heartfelt sentiments, wherein she expressed her longing to travel and connect with people from diverse cultures. However, the ambitious wrestler acknowledged that her aspirations are limited by various factors. She went on to emphasize that she is ardently preparing herself for the momentous day when her dreams can come to fruition. ## KAIRI also candidly admitted that she has learned a harsh lesson that securing a wrestling match in the United States is no easy feat. Despite these obstacles, KAIRI's unyielding spirit and steadfast commitment to her craft continue to inspire legions of fans worldwide. ## I thankfully get a lot of people asking me to participate more (and that I'm in the way if I don't participate fully --), so I'd like to respond. ## I feel the same way. I would like to travel around the region because I would like to meet many people! I have already told the company that I would like to travel around the region because I would like to meet many people. ## However, as a wrestler, I can only tell you what I can do. I leave the decision up to you, and I am looking forward to that day coming and working hard every day to build my body so that I can perform well no matter when the match comes. ---- ## I learned painfully in America that it is not a given that a match will be set up. I am sure every star player has gone through that path at least once. ## But during that time, the players who keep going without stopping will get the glory. ## As a professional, I too, never want to just stand still. I will keep going. ## 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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Leaked WWE SmackDown Spoilers: Jey Uso To Be Fuming Over Roman Reigns And Solo Sikoa's Night of Champions Scheme
1129 days ago
WWE News

Leaked WWE SmackDown Spoilers: Jey Uso To Be Fuming Over Roman Reigns And Solo Sikoa's Night of Champions Scheme

It has been revealed, via the private Twitter account @BoozerRasslin, that some of the plans for tonight's WWE Friday Night SmackDown have been leaked. These plans, which were disclosed several hours ago, are subject to late changes. ## According to the leak, the Bloodline's ongoing problems will be further explored in the lead-up to the Night of Champions Pay-Per-View event. Roman Reigns and Solo SIkoa will apparently face Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at NOC, and this match is expected to be announced when Reigns returns tonight. However, Jey Uso is not expected to be pleased about this development. ## In addition, it has been reported that LA Knight will select a tag team partner, and Grayson Waller will extend an invitation to the new World Heavyweight Champion to be the first guest on his talk show, the Grayson Waller Effect. Presumably, this means that the champion will make an appearance on SmackDown after Night of Champions. ## Furthermore, it has been disclosed that Pretty Deadly will make an appearance on tonight's episode. ## 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 Results May 12, 2023: Quick Results, Winners
1129 days ago
SmackDown

WWE SmackDown Results May 12, 2023: Quick Results, Winners

Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on May 12, 2023, live from Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–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. While SmackDown airs live on Fox Sports in Mexico and across Central and South America since 2014. ## Check Out The Ongoing WWE SmackDown 5/12/2023 Results ## WWE SmackDown May 12, 2023 Quick Highlights ## -AJ Styles defeated Edge and Rey Mysterio Jr. [16:13] ## -Bobby Lashley defeated Austin Theory and Sheamus [13:00] ## -Cameron Grimes defeated Baron Corbin [0:06] ## -The Bloodline segment ## -Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez defeated Bayley and Dakota Kai [8:09] ## -Bianca Belair & Asuka In-Ring Segment ## -AJ Styles defeated Bobby Lashley [12:03] ## 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 Women’s Tag Team Champions Challenge Megan Thee Stallion And Cardi B To Enter The Wrestling Ring
1129 days ago
WWE News

WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Challenge Megan Thee Stallion And Cardi B To Enter The Wrestling Ring

Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B have achieved worldwide fame as hip hop icons, and now WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez are advocating for their foray into the realm of sports entertainment. ## The dynamic duo of Stallion and Cardi B has previously collaborated in the music industry, stirring up controversy with their sexually charged smash hit "WAP" in 2020. Cardi B has made no secret of her passion for wrestling, as evidenced by her 2022 song "Hot Sh*t," in which she mentions Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. She has also revealed her fondness for the wrestling themes of Eddie Guerrero and expressed admiration for the "sexy a** couple" of Edge and Lita. Although it remains uncertain whether Cardi B desires to step into the squared circle herself, both Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair have shown interest in collaborating with the star should she decide to make a celebrity appearance. ## In contrast, Stallion was seen photographed alongside Belair in 2021, just weeks prior to Belair's loss of the SmackDown Women's Championship to Becky Lynch at SummerSlam. Thanks to a shocking heel turn from Trish Stratus, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez were crowned the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions on the April 10th episode of Monday Night Raw. Now, in a recent interview with Billboard, the pair has made it clear that they are eager to take on the WAP artists in the wrestling ring. ## “I would love to see Cardi and Meg The Stallion. I think Meg would be incredible. They’ve also been so active with us on Twitter and just responded to different things. Those two would be interesting to see in the ring. Us versus Cardi and Meg. Make it happen.” ## Morgan has unequivocally stated that she has no plans to hold back when facing off against the music luminaries, even going so far as to suggest matches that permit the employment of weapons should the highly anticipated showdown come to fruition. ## “I’m not gonna go easy on them, though. They look like they could take the titles: an Extreme Rules Match, Last Woman Standing Match. Let’s do all of it.” ## 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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