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WWE Announces Special Double Tapings For NXT And SmackDown Ahead Of Elimination Chamber WWE News
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WWE Announces Special Double Tapings For NXT And SmackDown Ahead Of Elimination Chamber

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WWE just announced some special programming changes for next week's NXT and SmackDown, and it all boils down to one word: Elimination Chamber!## Fans attending tonight's NXT taping learned that next Tuesday's show will be a double tap, meaning they'll film both the February 13th and 20th episodes back-to-back. This suggests the February 20th episode won't be live, but pre-recorded.## SmackDown isn't escaping the double-duty treatment either. They'll also be taping both the February 16th and 23rd episodes next week, making the latter one pre-recorded as well. ## It's all to give WWE some breathing room as they head down under for the Elimination Chamber event on February 24th in Australia. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE SmackDown (2/2) Viewership: Records Second-Highest Audience Since September 15 WWE News
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WWE SmackDown (2/2) Viewership: Records Second-Highest Audience Since September 15

BY SACNILK

Last Friday's SmackDown on FOX held onto a strong audience, securing an average of 2.469 million viewers. This represents a minor dip of 0.2% from the previous week, but still ranks as the show's second-highest viewership since September 15th, 2023.## More impressively, SmackDown surged in the coveted 18-49 demographic, scoring a 0.74 rating. This marks a healthy 4.2% increase from last week and stands as the program's highest rating in this category since August 25th, 2023. Notably, SmackDown more than doubled the viewership of any other network TV show in this key demographic.## Several factors likely contributed to this success. The episode offered a surprise appearance by The Rock in the final segment, alongside cameos from Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley. Additionally, the show built anticipation around the Royal Rumble winners selecting their WrestleMania opponents, generating excitement among fans.## Comparing to the same week in 2023, SmackDown witnessed a positive growth of 3.6% in overall viewership and a significant 21.3% jump in the 18-49 rating. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE SmackDown (2/2) Viewership Holds Steady Despite Minor Dip: Key Takeaways WWE News
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WWE SmackDown (2/2) Viewership Holds Steady Despite Minor Dip: Key Takeaways

BY SACNILK

The February 2nd episode of WWE SmackDown drew in 2.314 million viewers, according to preliminary numbers from Programming Insider. ## While this marks a slight downturn from the previous week's 2.329 million, it maintains a consistent viewership range. Notably, the January 26th episode set a record high with 2.475 million viewers.## On the positive side, demographics indicate some growth. SmackDown scored a 0.66 rating in the 18-49 age group, which is an uptick from the previous week's 0.64. This key demographic is often closely watched by advertisers and industry insiders.## It's worth noting that these are preliminary numbers. We will be updating their report with final viewership figures soon. So, for a more complete picture, stay tuned for further updates.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE SmackDown Predictions & Match Card, March 29, 2024: Preview, Start Time, Location, Tickets SmackDown
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WWE SmackDown Predictions & Match Card, March 29, 2024: Preview, Start Time, Location, Tickets

BY SACNILK

Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on March 29, 2024, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. ## 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 ## WWE SmackDown Time In India: SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## Tickets Are Available Here!## Confirmed Match Card ## Jade Cargill is set to make her first appearance as a SmackDown Superstar ## Jade Cargill is set to make her debut on the blue brand. Cargill, already a trending topic and a guaranteed highlight, will finally grace the SmackDown stage. She left a lasting impression on the WWE Universe with her performance in the 2024 Royal Rumble, eliminating seasoned veterans like Nia Jax and Becky Lynch. ## Now, Cargill prepares to claim her rightful place on SmackDown. ## The Street Profits vs. A-Town Down Under in the Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania ## This Friday on SmackDown The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) collide with the arrogant duo of Austin Theory & Grayson Waller. The stakes are sky high, as the winner will secure a spot in the chaotic Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania. ## WINNER PREDICTION: The Street Profits ## Bianca Belair vs Dakota Kai ## Bianca Belair looks to even the score this Friday night on SmackDown after Dakota Kai and Damage CTRL left her reeling with a beatdown. ## WINNER PREDICTION: Bianca Belair ## The New Catch Republic vs. Legado del Fantasma in the Six-Pack Ladder Title Match at WrestleMania## Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate battle Angel & Humberto in a SmackDown Tag Team Match for a WrestleMania Title Shot. ## WINNER PREDICTION: Legado del Fantasma ## Kevin Owens and Randy Orton vs Pretty Deadly ## Randy Orton and Kevin Owens join forces against Elton Prince & Kit Wilson on SmackDown! ## WINNER PREDICTION: Kevin Owens and Randy Orton ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE SmackDown Predictions & Match Card, March 22, 2024: Preview, Start Time, Location, Tickets WWE News
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WWE SmackDown Predictions & Match Card, March 22, 2024: Preview, Start Time, Location, Tickets

BY SACNILK

Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on March 22, 2024, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. ## 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 ## WWE SmackDown Time In India: SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## Tickets Are Available Here!## Confirmed Match Card ## Singles Match: Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar ## The fire still burns bright in Rey Mysterio's eyes. After a brutal attack at the hands of Santos Escobar left him sidelined for over five months, The Master of the 619 is back with a singular purpose: vengeance.## It should be noted that the LWO (Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde) and Legado del Fantasma (Angel & Humberto) will be barred from ringside. ## Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes to go head-to-head ## Next week on SmackDown, just two weeks shy of WrestleMania 40, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and his upcoming challenger, Cody Rhodes, will meet face-to-face inside the ring. ## The O.C. battle Grayson Waller and Austin Theory for chance at Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles ## The race to WrestleMania heats up on SmackDown next week as two teams clash for a coveted spot in the Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles. ## Seasoned veterans Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson of The O.C. will lock horns with the brash young duo of Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. Both teams are hungry for a shot at tag team glory at The Grandest Stage of Them All. ## The Street Profits vs. AOP for chance at Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles## The road to WrestleMania gets rough next week on SmackDown as The Street Profits collide with the imposing Authors of Pain (AOP) - Akam and Rezar - in a crucial Six-Pack Ladder Match tournament bout. ## Predicted Match Card ## * Coming Soon! ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Cody Rhodes Advertised For Next Week's Episode Of WWE SmackDown Live From Charlotte, NC WWE News
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Cody Rhodes Advertised For Next Week's Episode Of WWE SmackDown Live From Charlotte, NC

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Cody Rhodes is being promoted for next week's episode of SmackDown, set to take place in Charlotte, NC. It's important to highlight that a wave of frustration surfaced after WWE persuaded Cody Rhodes to forego challenging Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, replacing him with The Rock instead. ## Cody Rhodes emerged victorious in the 2024 Royal Rumble, making him the rightful contender for Roman Reigns. Rhodes had hinted on multiple occasions that he would likely choose Roman Reigns as his opponent. ## Everything was progressing smoothly until the recent SmackDown episode, where Rhodes disclosed that he would indeed face Roman Reigns, but not at WrestleMania. Instead, he announced The Rock as Roman's opponent. ## Fans are furious after witnessing this significant change, evident from Cody Rhodes' expression when he stepped aside. Previously, reports indicated that The Rock is strongly advocating for a match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. ## It's essential to note that WWE has not officially confirmed The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, but indications suggest that it's on the verge of being finalized. ## Cody Rhodes is advertised for next weeks episode of #SmackDown live from Charlotte, NC. pic.twitter.com/IKJQiwSmxe— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) February 3, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

The Rock Returns To WWE On 2/2 WWE SmackDown, Goes Face To Face With Roman Reigns WWE News
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The Rock Returns To WWE On 2/2 WWE SmackDown, Goes Face To Face With Roman Reigns

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Hollywood megastar, The Rock, has made a comeback to SmackDown.## The electrifying return took place during the main event segment, featuring Roman Reigns and the 2024 Royal Rumble winner, Cody Rhodes. Cody revealed his intention to challenge Reigns for the title, but not at WrestleMania, introducing The Rock to the WWE Universe.## The Rock casually entered the ring, embracing Rhodes and straightforwardly instructing him to step aside. The crowd erupted into chants as the show concluded, with both men locking eyes in a tense stare-down.## Later, it was revealed that a press event for WrestleMania 40 will take place in Las Vegas next Thursday as Rock & Reigns go face-to-face.## The Rock vs. Roman Reigns has been a long-standing idea for WWE, but complications arose after Rhodes won the 2024 Royal Rumble match, seemingly positioning Roman Reigns as his formidable opponent at WrestleMania 40.## For the time being, it remains unclear who will face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. ## "Or is finishing the story taking EVERYTHING from you?"That caught @WWERomanReigns' attention real quick 😳@CodyRhodes @HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/KGTRaHRhG2— WWE (@WWE) February 3, 2024 ## NO. WAY.@TheRock is here on #SmackDown!!!! pic.twitter.com/AbES50dO43— WWE (@WWE) February 3, 2024 ## Goosebumps.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/FoXPnDoyAx— WWE (@WWE) February 3, 2024 ## THIS. IS. SURREAL. @TheRock and @WWERomanReigns in the same ring on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/Rb9KA6Pbs1— WWE (@WWE) February 3, 2024 ## Speechless. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/CaPqFszmvV— WWE (@WWE) February 3, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

New Segments Set For 2/9/24 WWE SmackDown, Updated Lineup WWE News
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New Segments Set For 2/9/24 WWE SmackDown, Updated Lineup

BY SACNILK

Two segments are confirmed for the upcoming Friday Night SmackDown. ## During the February 2 episode, Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate secured a victory in a Tag Team Qualifier match against Kit Wilson and Elton Prince, Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo (accompanied by Elektra Lopez), and Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro (with Zelina Vega). ## In the following week's episode, Bate & Dunne are set to face another team, determining who will advance to Elimination Chamber. Additionally, Nick Aldis is scheduled to announce Logan Paul's next challenger. ## Next week's edition of SmackDown will be tapped live at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Pete Dunne And Tyler Bate Win The Qualifier Match For The Tag Titles On 2/2 WWE SmackDown WWE News
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Pete Dunne And Tyler Bate Win The Qualifier Match For The Tag Titles On 2/2 WWE SmackDown

BY SACNILK

Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne have moved one step closer to challenging the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions at WWE Elimination Chamber 2024. ## During the February 2 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, WWE organized a Tag Team Title Qualifier Match, where Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate secured a victory over Kit Wilson and Elton Prince, Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo (accompanied by Elektra Lopez), and Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro (with Zelina Vega). ## The match proceeded smoothly, with Bate & Dunne executing a double underhook bomb on Kit Wilson to conclude the bout. With this win, they advance to face the victors of a four-way tag team clash on Monday's WWE Raw. ## The triumphant team will then challenge Judgment Day (Damian Priest & Finn Balor) for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships at WWE Elimination Chamber. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results February 2, 2024: Highlights, Commentary, Live Update, Winners WWE News
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results February 2, 2024: Highlights, Commentary, Live Update, Winners

BY SACNILK

Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on February 2, 2024, at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, AL. ## 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 6:30 am. While SmackDown airs live on Fox Sports in Mexico and across Central and South America since 2014. ## WWE Friday Night SmackDown, February 2, 2024 Play-By-Play Results ## We witness highlights from The Royal Rumble.## Pharaoh accompanies his owner Cody Rhodes as they make their entrance into the arena.## Bayley makes her way to the ring alongside Iyo, Kairi, and Asuka.## Logan Paul strides down to the ring.## Logan voices his dissatisfaction with the venue, stating it sucks and asserting he underestimated Kevin Owens. He describes Kevin as appearing like a "pissed-off doughnut" and acknowledges the damage inflicted by Kevin during their match. Despite this, Logan claims victory, asserting he is one of the toughest individuals on the roster.## Interrupting Logan, Kevin Owens heads to the stage and dismisses Logan's complaints about Birmingham, telling him to shut up. Kevin emphasizes a moral victory in being able to knock out Logan during their match. He declares his intention to take the title from Logan.## Logan contends that Kevin missed his chance at the title and accuses him of falling for the brass knuckles setup. He asserts he outsmarted Kevin, playing chess while Kevin played Go Fish.## Kevin challenges Logan's claim of outsmarting him, pointing out that fans have been watching him for a decade and emphasizing his determination to win, even if it means using questionable tactics. Kevin acknowledges getting caught with the brass knuckles and commends the referee for doing a great job. He vows to beat Logan without resorting to such tactics in their next encounter.## Logan insists Kevin won't get another title shot and dismisses him, redirecting his focus to finding a new challenger. He advises Kevin to worry about Austin Theory while promising to talk smack about him on commentary. ## Singles Match: Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory (with Grayson Waller)## Owens initiates a waist lock, and Theory swiftly counters with a standing switch. Owens then secures a side headlock, executing a takedown that results in a near fall. Despite Theory's attempts to send him off the ropes, Owens holds on, following up with a shoulder tackle and seamlessly transitioning into an arm drag, culminating in an arm bar.## Theory misses a punch, allowing Owens to respond with a sharp chop. Owens lands a punch, but Theory counters with a well-placed kick followed by a series of punches. Owens retaliates with a back elbow, but Theory cleverly raises his knees when Kevin goes for a back senton. Seizing the opportunity, Theory delivers a barrage of punches and proceeds to choke Kevin in the ropes. Continuing the assault, Theory unleashes more punches and intensifies the attack by choking Kevin in the corner.## Kevin manages to break free momentarily with an Irish whip, but Theory counters by sending him into the turnbuckles. As Theory sets up for a slingshot rolling drop kick, Kevin skillfully swats him away, leading to a successful back senton. Kevin follows up with a cannonball for a near fall. Theory retreats to the apron, and Kevin pursues. On the apron, Theory delivers a forearm and attempts a suplex, but Kevin thwarts the effort. Undeterred, Kevin tries for a powerbomb, but Theory counters with a back body drop onto the apron, causing Kevin to tumble to the floor. ## We're back, and Austin is now in control, delivering some impactful shots to Owens. Following a massive lariat, Theory finds himself taken down by Owens. Owens proceeds to chop down Theory in the corner. Climbing to the top turnbuckle, Owens executes a Tornado DDT, followed by a Swanton from the top of the ring post. ## The crowd is firmly behind Owens as he goes for the Stunner, but Austin counters, sending him into the ring post. Austin follows up with a blockbuster for a near fall. Taking Owens to the ring post, Austin executes his move. However, Owens manages to land a Superkick on Theory. Meanwhile, Logan Paul makes his way to the apron, and Waller joins him. Owens, showing resilience, delivers an uppercut to Waller and then goes for a punch to Theory with his brass knuckles, securing the victory. ## WINNER: Kevin Owens ## We see the world Women's Champion Rhea Ripley walking backstage.## Naomi is seen leaving Aldis's office with her SmackDown contract and Belair, Shotzi, and Mia Yim are also with him. Meanwhile, Tiffany Straton hits Mia and gets out of there. Mia demands a match against Straton. ## Qualifier Match for the Tag Titles: Kit Wilson and Elton Prince vs Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate vs Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo vs Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro ## Elton and Tyler kick off with a flurry of forearms. Tyler maneuvers through Elton's legs for a kick, and a wrist lock follows. Pete tags in, targeting Elton's arm with a kick. Elton tags in Wilde, who engages in a sequence of head scissors with the opponents. ## Angel, Humberto, Elton, and Kit try to counter, but Cruz, Wilde, Bate, and Pete turn the tide. Cruz avoids Humberto with a head scissors, and Wilde tags in for stereo baseball slides. They set up for a slingshot, launching Wilde into the air. ## Back in action, Elton controls Wilde with a side headlock, eventually taking him to the mat. Pete desires a tag but Elton opts for a belly-to-back suplex, with Wilde landing on his feet. Pete tags in, delivering enzuigiris to Elton and Kit. He kicks Angel and Humberto off the apron, stomping on Elton's hands and executing a kick. Pete follows up with a release suplex. Kit interrupts the cover, and Tyler performs an airplane spin to Elton, finishing with a rebound clothesline and a German suplex on Kit.## Angelo and Humberto collaborate for a pop-up powerbomb, while Wilde and Cruz execute a double springboard crossbody. Elektra attempts to interfere, but Zelina pulls her off the apron. Cruz and Wilde then take the action outside with suicide dives. Vega joins the fray with a Meteora onto Lopez. Kit nearly scores a roll-up on Pete, who retaliates by pulling at Kit's fingers. Tyler tags in, and they conclude with a double back drop for the three-count. ## WINNER: Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate ## Tonight's matchup is announced: Mia Yim versus Tiffany Stratton. A recap of Bayley's recent actions on Raw is shown.## In the backstage area, Asuka, Kairi, and Iyo converse in Japanese. Iyo assures them that everything is okay and that Bayley will be dealt with tonight. As they leave, Bayley enters the room, having overheard their conversation. ## Up next, WWE Raw GM Adam Pearce is already in the ring to facilitate the proceedings. Bayley's music hits, and she, accompanied by Iyo, Asuka, and Kairi, makes her way to the ring. Taking the mic, Bayley declares she's accomplished it all, emphasizing that this year is special. She acknowledges the support from the Damage CTR, while Kairi, Iyo, and Asuka burst into laughter.## Bayley expresses her intention to target Rhea Ripley. She then takes a jab at Iyo, Asuka, and Kairi, leading to a sudden sneak attack from Asuka and Kairi. In response, Bayley retrieves a pipe from beneath the ring, unleashing a relentless beatdown on all three. Eventually, Bayley clears the ring, still clutching the mic, and confidently declares that she'll see everyone at WrestleMania. ## Akam, Rezar, and Karrion Kross (with Scarlett and Paul Ellering) vs Bobby Lashley, Montez Ford, and Angelo Dawkins ## Before the match officially starts, all six men engage in a brawl. Rezar and Akam are sent to the floor by Ford and Dawkins. In the ring, Lashley and Kross face off, with Lashley hitting a spinebuster and applying the Hurt Lock. Scarlett interferes, but B Fab stops her with a kick. Lashley then spears Kross. ## Bron Breakker has a contract and he is in Nick's office, but Adam Pearce interrupts, urging Bron to come to Raw on Monday. Bron agrees to think about it, prompting a confrontation between Nick and Adam. Jade Cargill enters, asking for a moment with Nick, leading to Adam leaving the office for their conversation. ## Singles Match: Tiffany Stratton vs Michin ## Michin takes early control with a dropkick and forearms in the corner. Tiffany endures repeated turnbuckle hits and a hard Irish whip. Michin's punches earn a near fall, but Tiffany kicks her away. Michin responds with kicks and a gutwrench suplex, securing another near fall. ## Tiffany kicks Michin to the floor, but Michin counters with a through-the-ropes dropkick. Tiffany blocks a kick and sends Michin face-first into the apron. After the break, Tiffany executes a running hip to the back and a spinning heel kick for a near fall. Michin retaliates with slaps, punches, chops, and forearms. She follows up with a clothesline, kick, dropkick, and a neck breaker.## Michin attempts a Codebreaker, but Tiffany gets her foot on the rope. Tiffany counters Eat Defeat with a cartwheel into an Alabama Slam for a near fall. Attempting another lift, Michin regains her footing, delivering a back heel kick and a Pele Kick for the victory. ## Stratton with a moonsault from the second rope for the cover, 1..2..and 3, wins the match. ## WINNER: Tiffany Stratton ## We see the 2024 Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes in the back. ## The music hits and here comes Roman Reigns along with Paul Heyman, Solo, and Jimmy Uso. ## The crowd chants for Cody as Roman addresses the accusations from Monday. Roman criticizes Seth Rollins, calling the Universal Title the "Loser Bracket title." He highlights his financial success and asks the crowd if they prefer "Seth money or Tribal Chief money." ## Cody interrupts, making his way to the ring after commercial. He requests a private conversation with Roman, who allows Solo, Paul, and Jimmy to leave the ring. Cody acknowledges Roman cheating him last year and expresses his desire for the prestigious title that his father held. Cody asserts he's not challenging Roman at WrestleMania but wants everything, setting his sights on Roman Reigns.## The Rock's music hits, and he enters the ring. Cody exits as Rock and Roman share a tense stare-down in the center, leaving their intentions unclear. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

Wade Barrett & Corey Graves To Be The New Broadcast Team For WWE SmackDown WWE News
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Wade Barrett & Corey Graves To Be The New Broadcast Team For WWE SmackDown

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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...

Bayley To Decide Her WrestleMania Opponent On 2/2 WWE SmackDown WWE News
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Bayley To Decide Her WrestleMania Opponent On 2/2 WWE SmackDown

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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...