BY SACNILK

This week's WWE Raw featured a bloody attack on Cody Rhodes by The Rock, but fans shouldn't expect to see a return to bladed wrestlers every week. ## The parking lot attack, which you can see below, included The Rock telling Rhodes "tonight, I'm going to make you bleed" earlier in the show. However, the use of blood in this instance seems to be an exception rather than the rule. ## Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer addressed the return of blood, noting that with Vince McMahon no longer at the helm, "blood is no longer a regular feature" on WWE programming. Meltzer also clarified that there are no plans for WWE to adopt a more liberal approach to blood, similar to their competitor AEW. ## However, it seems The Rock holds a special place. Meltzer compared The Rock's influence to Brock Lesnar's under the McMahon administration, stating, "But if Johnson wants it in his angle, he's like Lesnar...and he's going to be able to do what he wants in his angles and matches."## This unique position likely stems from The Rock's recent business ventures with WWE. In January, he joined the TKO Board of Directors and acquired ownership of trademarks related to his wrestling persona. Additionally, he cemented his villainous turn at the WrestleMania 40 kickoff event, aligning himself with Roman Reigns. ## The Rock and Reigns are set to team up against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 on April 6th. Following this tag match, Rhodes will challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on Night 2. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

CM Punk's return to WWE was shrouded in drama, not just for the fans, but for some stars in WWE as well. One such wrestler was Seth Rollins, who had publically criticized Punk and even referred to him as a "cancer." ## Things got heated on-screen at Survivor Series when Rollins appeared furious about Punk's return. This transitioned into a simmering storyline between the two. However, behind the scenes, a surprising shift has taken place. ## According to Wade Keller of PWTorch, despite their past tensions, Punk and Rollins are putting their differences aside for a professional showing. ## They're said to be working well together when it comes to planning their on-screen segments for Raw. This professional conduct has garnered praise from both WWE management and fans who appreciate the captivating on-screen dynamic.## While the exact nature of their personal relationship remains unknown, it seems both stars understand the business and are committed to delivering an entertaining program. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

This week's episode of WWE Raw saw an unscripted exchange of words between CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins. The segment aimed to build hype for WrestleMania 40, where Punk will serve as the guest commentator for the World Heavyweight Championship match between Rollins and McIntyre. ## Things got interesting when Punk, known for his outspoken nature, took a swipe at McIntyre's past. He questioned who exactly anointed McIntyre as the "Chosen One," a thinly veiled reference to former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. ## Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer shed light on the backstage reaction to the unscripted segment. While the talent was given creative freedom, Punk's reference to McMahon reportedly caused some concern. Meltzer revealed that mentioning McMahon's name is apparently discouraged on WWE television. ## Fortunately, McIntyre managed to navigate the potentially awkward situation by shifting the focus away from the name itself. The segment ultimately achieved its goal of generating buzz for the upcoming WrestleMania match, with no reported backstage heat despite the unscripted moment. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Monday Night Raw saw a slight increase in viewership and demo rating this week, likely fueled by the electrifying return of The Rock and the highly anticipated comeback of CM Punk.## Wrestlenomics reports that Raw averaged 1.729 million viewers, up from 1.687 million viewers the previous week. The show also saw a bump in the key 18-49 demographic, scoring a 0.57 rating compared to 0.55 the week before. This strong performance landed Raw at #2 in the 18-49 demographic, trailing only the NCAA women's basketball game.## The Rock's surprise appearance was a major highlight of the night. He confronted Cody Rhodes and ended the show with a brutal beatdown, leaving fans eager for the next chapter in their rivalry.## CM Punk's long-awaited return to WWE programming also drew significant interest. His promo segment with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins garnered the highest quarter-hour rating of the night, averaging a whopping 2.20 million viewers and a 0.71 rating in the 18-49 demographic. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

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

BY SACNILK

CM Punk is set to appear on WWE Raw tonight in his hometown of Chicago, and ahead of the show, he's generating some buzz online. ## First, Punk acknowledged the viral videos of Rhea Ripley from this past weekend. Ripley, known for her aggressive in-ring style, took a surprising turn by delivering a "stinkface" maneuver at a house show and then seemingly encouraging the move during a live event.## CM Punk, ever the social media provocateur, took notice. On Instagram, he hinted at "raising the bar" on Raw tonight. He also posted a playfully edited image featuring himself and Cody Rhodes standing uncomfortably close, possibly referencing a storyline brewing between the two stars.## Finally, Punk seemingly poked fun at the recent controversy surrounding The Rock's use of strong language on WWE TV, with a caption that read: "Live TV is the best, let's all swear!"## Fans are eagerly anticipating Punk's appearance on Raw tonight, wondering what he has planned and how he will interact with the ongoing storylines. ## CM Punk posted this on Instagram to hype up #WWERAW in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/caBdCV3ifq— NoDQ.com: WWE and AEW news (@nodqdotcom) March 25, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Here is the live coverage for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on March 25, 2024, at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL. ## 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: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## 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 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 ## WWE Monday Night Raw, March 25, 2024: Live Coverage ## The show kicks off with CM Punk arriving in his car. We than Take a shift to what happened between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes last Friday on SmackDown. The music hits and here comes Cody Rhodes, he makes his way to the ring. ## Chicago Raw opened with Cody Rhodes addressing the crowd. He referenced Roman Reigns' comments on the Pat McAfee show, where Reigns called him a politician who makes empty promises.## Rhodes defended his record, claiming he keeps his promises to the fans, using lighthearted examples of attending a fan's wedding and birthday party. He then shifted to a more serious tone, acknowledging his respect for Reigns' abilities but expressing his hatred for the champion.## Rhodes accused Reigns of manipulating the situation to avoid a one-on-one match at WrestleMania. He emphasized his two Royal Rumble victories and appealed to the Chicago crowd for their support in his upcoming tag team match.## Suddenly, The Rock's music interrupted, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The two legends stared each other down, with chants of "CM Punk" echoing through the arena, a Chicago tradition.## The Rock approached Cody and whispered something in his ear, leaving the audience and Cody visibly confused. The Rock's interaction with Cody remained enigmatic as he exited the ring without further explanation.## The show continued with backstage segments featuring Ricochet, The Judgment Day, and a brief interview with The Rock by Jackie Redmond, where he refused to reveal what he said to Cody. ## JD McDonagh (with Dominik Mysterio) vs Ricochet ## The match began with a clean break, but Ricochet's momentary distraction towards Dom allowed JD to strike from behind. JD controlled the early portion with strikes and a waist lock, but Ricochet fought back with elbows and a handspring back elbow.## Both wrestlers showcased impressive aerial maneuvers. Ricochet countered a moonsault attempt from JD and later landed a breathtaking shooting star press for a near fall. JD countered Ricochet's Detonation Kick with a Spanish Fly, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats.## The turning point came when Dom interfered, putting his foot on the ropes during Ricochet's Recoil attempt. Despite the underhanded tactics, Ricochet remained resilient. He countered JD's Devil Inside with a devastating Destroyer and capitalized on Dom's ejection by knocking JD off the top turnbuckle. Ricochet sealed the win with a picture-perfect shooting star crossbody. ## WINNER: Ricochet ## CM Punk ignited a verbal firestorm on Raw in Chicago, addressing his status and sparking confrontations with Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins.## Standing in the ring, Punk acknowledged the fans' curiosity about his potential role at WrestleMania. He mentioned various possibilities, including hosting, commentary, or refereeing. He also addressed comments by Roman Reigns, hinting at a future encounter.## This sparked a war of words with Drew McIntyre. Punk poked fun at McIntyre's attire and questioned his legitimacy as the "Chosen One." Drew countered by referencing Punk's past injuries and suggesting Punk craved a front-row seat to witness his WrestleMania glory.## The tension escalated with the arrival of Seth Rollins. Rollins mocked Punk and McIntyre for bickering while not being in the title picture. He suggested a poll to gauge the audience's opinion on Punk's commentary role but ultimately dismissed Punk as a non-factor.## In a surprising turn, Punk agreed to become a commentator at WrestleMania. He stated his intention to add excitement to the show, something he believes McIntyre and Rollins are incapable of on their own.## The exchange culminated in Rollins delivering a Black Out on McIntyre, further intensifying the animosity between the three wrestlers. ## Ivy Nile (with Maxxine Dupri) vs Candice LeRae (with Indi Hartwell) ## The match saw LeRae utilize aggression throughout. She landed a takedown and a kick in the corner early on, followed by a near fall after a delayed vertical suplex. However, LeRae's tactics became questionable as she repeatedly sent Nile out of the ring and argued with the referee. Indi Hartwell, LeRae's tag team partner, appeared hesitant to engage with Nile while she was down. LeRae even shoved Maxxine Dupri, ruining an attempted distraction from the ring apron. In the closing moments, LeRae capitalized on a distraction to roll Nile up for the pin. However, the advantage came with LeRae's feet clearly on the ropes for leverage, a move the referee seemingly missed. WINNER: Candice LeRae ## LeRae celebrated her victory while Nile expressed confusion over the dubious tactics employed during the match. This incident could further strain the already tense relationship between LeRae and her tag team partner, Indi Hartwell.## Meanwhile, a lighthearted exchange erupted between The New Day and the reunited team of Johnny Gargano and Ciampa. The wrestlers playfully jabbed at each other's team names, hinting at a potentially interesting dynamic in the upcoming tag team match at WrestleMania.## Adding to the excitement, R-Truth and The Miz interjected, expressing their belief that the match would be the best ever. The segment also referenced the upcoming New Day vs. D-Generation X match at WrestleMania, with Truth revealing he and The Miz will join JBL on commentary for the bout. ## Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano vs Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods ## The match began with a technical display. Ciampa applied a side headlock on Kofi, who countered with a waist lock. The action went back and forth, with both teams showcasing impressive agility and teamwork. Kofi nearly secured a fall with a Fameasser, but Gargano managed to break the pin attempt.## After the commercial break, the intensity escalated as Ciampa unleashed a flurry of clotheslines on both Kofi and Woods. Johnny Gargano joined the offensive, showcasing impressive maneuvers like a Northern Lariat and an enzugiri on Woods.## The momentum appeared to be shifting towards Gargano & Ciampa as Johnny attempted a high-risk Asai DDT. However, the trajectory of the match took a sharp turn when The Judgment Day (members not mentioned in the provided excerpt) launched a surprise attack on all four wrestlers in the ring.## The referee, recognizing the escalating chaos, called for the disqualification. ## WINNER: No Contest ## Following a hard-fought Raw Tag Team Championship match, The Judgment Day set their sights on the defeated Ciampa and Gargano. Ciampa attempted to fight back, but the numbers game proved too much. The brutality continued as Dominik delivered a frog splash to Woods on the outside. Miz tried to intervene, but Priest quickly dispatched him with a choke slam. Truth, ever the opportunist, called for a commercial break from the commentary table, but his pleas were ignored.## The Judgment Day's assault continued as Priest dragged Truth into the ring. Truth valiantly fought back, even landing a punch on Finn Balor. However, Priest quickly regained control with a Razor's Edge. Balor then climbed to the top rope and delivered a Coup de Grace to a defenseless Truth.## Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviewed Cody Rhodes, seeking his reaction to his conversation with The Rock. While apologizing to everyone, Cody remained tight-lipped about the content of their exchange. He simply stated that it was a "promise" The Rock "cannot keep."## After a commercial break, Cathy Kelley interviewed Gunther regarding Sami Zayn's comments from last week. Gunther dismissed Zayn's challenge, claiming his opponent stormed off "like a child" after failing to secure a direct response. He downplayed Zayn's chances at Wrestlemania, suggesting both the audience and himself have doubts about Zayn's ability to prevail. Gunther further fueled the fire by expressing his belief that Zayn wouldn't even be able to defeat Bronson Reed. ## Andrade vs Giovanni Vinci ## Vinci taunts Andrade with a pie face, but Andrade retaliates with a chopping blow. Vinci responds with chops of his own. Andrade remains calm, clinging to the ropes to display his composure. Vinci attempts an Irish whip, but Andrade reverses it, sending Vinci to the ring apron. Vinci throws a punch and attempts a high-flying maneuver, but Andrade counters with a dropkick that sends Vinci crashing to the floor. Andrade scales the ring post, aiming for a moonsault. He throws Vinci back into the ring and attempts another moonsault, but Vinci dodges. Andrade lands on his feet and executes a signature move for a near fall. Andrade attempts a suplex, then transitions to a second one, but Vinci thwarts it. Despite the blocked suplex, Andrade lands gracefully on his feet. He throws a back elbow, but Vinci counters with a crossbody tackle. ## Upon returning, Andrade resumes his assault with chops. He blocks a kick from Vinci and retaliates with a series of leg whips followed by a flying forearm strike. He charges into the corner and delivers a double knee strike. Andrade pins Vinci for a near fall, but Vinci fights back with a clothesline. He attempts a powerbomb, but Andrade maneuvers out. Vinci lands a chop, but Andrade responds with a back elbow and delivers his finishing move, "The Message," for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Andrade ## Raw Women's Champion Rhea Ripley enters the ring with Dominik Mysterio by her side.## Rhea complains about a lack of respect and attention. She acknowledges Becky Lynch's fighting spirit and admits she could have attacked Becky during matches, but wanted to be respectful. With WrestleMania approaching, she asks Dominik if Becky should focus on her more.## Becky interrupts, returning to Chicago. She compliments Rhea's fresh appearance, highlighting it wasn't after a grueling match - something Rhea avoids. Rhea justifies not wrestling, claiming attention comes easily on social media. She believes champions don't need to prove themselves weekly.## Becky criticizes Rhea's self-centeredness. They disagree on what defines a champion. Rhea sees it as social media presence, while Becky prioritizes hard work in the ring. Becky warns Rhea that new stars will emerge, and true greatness lies in resilience and skill, not just initial hype. She promises to show Rhea a new experience at WrestleMania.## Rhea acknowledges Becky's experience and survival skills, calling her a cockroach - tough but not invincible. Rhea plans to keep Becky alive to witness her reign and Dominik calling her "mummy."## Becky warns Rhea not to mention her daughter again. She reveals her father never met his granddaughter, and her pride lies in motherhood, not just in-ring achievements. Rhea's mockery offends Becky, who clarifies there was no respect behind not attacking. Once the fight starts, there's no turning back. ## The confrontation escalates. Dom pulls Rhea back, but she retaliates with a kick, sending Becky shoulder-first into the ring post. Rhea checks on Dom before leaving, but Becky attacks her from behind. They trade punches, with Rhea landing a kick and sending Becky into the ring post.## Elsewhere, Sami Zayn encounters Chad Gable talking to Maxxine Dupri. Chad seeks a rematch to prove Gunther wrong. Sami understands Chad's doubts, but emphasizes tonight's importance in silencing Gunther. Chad warns Sami not to be distracted by Gunther's tactics. Sami appreciates the advice and they shake hands. ## Bronson Reed vs Sami Zayn ## Sami grabs a headlock on Reed. Reed fights back with a shoulder tackle and headbutt. Sami retaliates with a back elbow and sends Reed flying out of the ring. Sami dives onto Reed on the outside. He throws Reed back in and attempts a top rope crossbody, but Reed catches him. Sami escapes and lands punches and chops on Reed. Reed blocks an Irish whip and delivers a powerful body block. He follows up with a punch and chop that sends Sami crashing to the floor. Reed climbs to the apron and lands a shoulder tackle. ## (Commercial break)## Back from the break, Sami throws forearms, but Reed overpowers him with a slam and elbow drop. Sami fights back with a kick and clothesline, but Reed remains standing. Sami unloads chops and another clothesline that wobbles Reed, but he doesn't go down. Reed returns a chop and Sami leaps over him before connecting with another clothesline.## Gunther appears at ringside, distracting Sami. Reed capitalizes with a waist lock, but Sami elbows his way out and attempts a Blue Thunder Bomb. Reed blocks it and misses a diving splash. Sami rolls him up for a near fall. Sami lands a kick and attempts an exploder suplex, but collapses under Reed's weight. Reed executes a twisting suplex for a near fall. He pummels Sami with chops in the corner.## Sami fights back with kicks from the turnbuckles and a tornado DDT. He sets up for the Helluva Kick, but Reed cuts him off with a clothesline and a back senton. Reed climbs to the top rope and delivers a devastating Tsunami for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Bronson Reed ## Gunther laughs and exits backstage. ## Jey confronts Nakamura, accusing him of complacency. Solo Sikoa joins Jey, followed by Jimmy.## Jimmy tells Jey to stop saying "yeet."## (Commercial break)## Backstage, Sami vents his frustration by throwing objects. Chad calms him down.## Sami admits he let Gunther get to him. He questions his mental weakness.## Chad explains Gunther's strategy of planting doubt. Sami displayed strength and resilience in the ring, but Gunther targets his mind. To win at WrestleMania, Sami needs a new strategy. Chad offers to help if Sami is interested.## Next week, The New Day and DIY face The Judgment Day. The Rock and Roman Reigns will also appear on Raw.## Jey Uso stands in Gorilla position. Seth Rollins expresses unease and assures Jey that he and Cody Rhodes have his back. ## Jey Uso versus Shinsuke Nakamura## The match starts with a lockup and corner tie-up. Nakamura misses a punch, but Jey capitalizes with punches of his own. He slides into the corner after an Irish whip and throws more punches. Jey attempts a suicide dive, but Nakamura counters with a kick. Nakamura follows up with a kick to Jey's back. Jey tries to Irish whip Nakamura but misses a splash in the corner. Nakamura positions Jey on the turnbuckle and connects with two running knee strikes to the ribs, sending Jey crashing to the floor.## (Commercial break)## Jey returns with a flurry of punches, a thrust kick, and an uppercut. He gets a kick blocked and responds with a dragon whip. Jey misses a running hip attack in the corner. Nakamura blocks another kick, traps Jey in the ropes, and delivers a sliding German Suplex for a near fall. Nakamura climbs the turnbuckles, but Jey moves out of the way. Nakamura rolls through and Jey lands a thrust kick. Nakamura counters with a knee to the back of Jey's head.## Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa enter the crowd to interfere, but Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins cut them off. Cody brawls with Jimmy towards the back. Seth throws Jimmy into the ring post and over the barricade. Drew McIntyre retaliates by sending Seth into the ring post and hitting a Future Shock DDT on the floor.## Back in the ring, Nakamura applies a rear-naked choke. Jey escapes with a sleeper suplex landing on his feet. He follows up with a superkick and spear for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Jey Uso ## The match concludes, and the brawl spills backstage. Jimmy Uso and Cody Rhodes trade blows. Cody overpowers Jimmy and throws him outside. Solo Sikoa attempts to attack Cody from behind, but Cody anticipates and punches Solo. Suddenly, The Rock appears and blindsides Cody, driving him into a table. The Rock relentlessly assaults Cody, throwing him into a trash can, then using the trash can as a weapon. He pummels Cody with punches, slams him into a production case, and empties a toolbox on him. The Rock continues the beatdown, sending Cody into a guardrail and bashing him with another trash can.## The fight spills outside into the rain. The Rock demands Cody's attention, now secured. He pummels Cody and warns him about the consequences of challenging him and "playing hero." The Rock throws Cody into a bus, mocking him as a hero and taunting Cody's mother to witness her son's defeat. He brutalizes Cody with kicks and throws him repeatedly into the bus.## The Rock declares himself the "final boss," emphasizing Cody's weakness. He mocks Cody's arrogance and insists Cody initiated the conflict. The Rock proclaims a fulfilled prophecy. Blood streaming down Cody's face, The Rock punches him again, addressing Cody's mother directly. He wipes Cody's blood on his championship belt in a symbolic gesture, further taunting his mother. The Rock claims he'll make Cody understand true hardship, something his father, Dusty Rhodes, never experienced. The Rock throws Cody into the bus one last time, asserting that while it didn't have to be this way, it's now the only way. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

WWE Raw General Manager has set the stage for three exciting bouts. ## In a clash of high-flying offense, Andrade will go one-on-one with Ivar. ## With his hard-fought WrestleMania match against his own brother Jimmy looming, Jey Uso will need to stay focused and avoid any setbacks. ## Plush, Fresh off his Gauntlet Match victory that earned him a coveted Intercontinental Championship challenge against Gunther at WrestleMania, Sami Zayn will have to overcome another obstacle first. He's set to go toe-to-toe with the imposing "Big" Bronson Reed in what promises to be a hard-hitting encounter. ## Tune in to the March 25th episode of WWE Raw to witness these thrilling matchups and see what else unfolds on the road to WrestleMania! ## WWE Raw (3/25) Updated ## Ricochet vs. JD McDonagh## CM Punk returns## Andrade vs. Ivar## Ivy Nile vs. Candice LeRae## Sami Zayn vs. Bronson Reed## Jey Uso vs. Shinsuke Nakamura## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

WWE Raw viewership dipped slightly this week according to Wrestlenomics, averaging 1.687 million viewers on March 18th. This is down from the 1.751 million viewers the show drew last week.## The show's performance in the key 18-49 demographic also saw a small decline, posting a 0.55 rating compared to last week's 0.56.## Despite the slight drop, Wrestlenomics reports that Raw still managed to secure the number one spot for cable shows on that day.## The episode featured several key moments, including an emotional faceoff between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso, a qualifying match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Six-Pack Ladder Match at WrestleMania involving #DIY and The Creed Brothers, and Cody Rhodes' response to The Rock's challenge.## Other highlights included The Awesome Truth defeating Indus Sher to also qualify for the tag title match, Drew McIntyre confronting Seth Rollins, The New Day securing their spot in the tag team title match, and Becky Lynch emerging victorious in a Last Woman Standing Match against Nia Jax. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

The rivalry between Cody Rhodes and The Rock has reached a fever pitch, with Rhodes dropping a verbal bomb on the latest episode of Raw. Ditching his usual flamboyant attire for a more serious look, Rhodes unloaded on The Rock, calling him a slew of insults that left fans and commentators stunned. ## This outburst comes amidst WWE's recent push for stricter adherence to PG guidelines. A company memo reportedly reminded talent of the importance of clean language. However, The Rock's social media presence has been peppered with expletives, creating a sense of frustration among some within WWE who feel the guidelines aren't being applied equally. ## Dave Meltzer, on Wrestling Observer Radio, confirmed the existence of the PG memo. He also revealed that WWE acknowledged the need for Cody to have a strong response to The Rock's unfiltered promos.## Granting Rhodes leeway with his language seems like a calculated move to maintain his babyface image and counter The Rock's growing dominance in the war of words. ## This apparent double standard raises questions about WWE's commitment to PG enforcement. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Fresh off his victory over JD McDonagh in last week's Gauntlet Match, Ricochet continued his winning streak on Raw by defeating "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio.## This momentum carries over as Ricochet seeks retribution in a singles match against JD McDonagh next Monday night on Raw.## During a WWE Raw Exclusive interview with Jackie Redmond, Ricochet declared his intention to settle the score with McDonagh definitively next week. ## "If I'm being honest with you, Jackie, I don't know, I don't know. Because tonight, I had a match against Dominik Mysterio, while Sami Zayn, he got to get ready to face Gunther at WrestleMania for the Intercontinental Championship. And it's funny how ironic, how symbolic, that it's Sami Zayn versus Gunther, the man that I beat to become the Intercontinental Champion, versus the man who took it from me. And we know Ricochet, I'm not really one to complain, but I think I have to point out the obvious. ## Because it seems, once again, Ricochet falls victim to circumstance. Because if I had drawn the same number as Sami Zayn, then you damn sure better bet it was Ricochet going to WrestleMania and not Sami Zayn. But [LAUGH] the more that I talk about this, it really just gives me a headache. Because my business was tonight on Raw, my business was taking out the trash, that is dirty Dominik Mysterio. And then it's funny, because after the match, his little sleazebag partner tried to come in and attack me. Maybe cuz he's butt hurt, because last week, I don't know. But, JD, if you really feeling froggy and you feeling like you wanna get punched in the mouth one more time, how about you show up next week, I can make that happen." ## If you use the above quotes, please credit the original source and link back to Sacnilk with an h/t for the transcription. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

This week's episode of Raw was packed with action and emotion, setting the stage for the upcoming WrestleMania. Here are some of the biggest highlights: ## #5. Jey Uso promo and brawl: Jey Uso cut an emotional promo where he declared his love for his brother Jimmy Uso and his desire to reunite. Jimmy entered with Solo Sikoa, but a fight ensued after Jey said he didn't need them. Cody Rhodes came out to make the save for Jey, hinting at a potential alliance against the Bloodline. ## #4. Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre exchange words ## Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins engaged in a heated war of words, highlighting their contrasting motivations for their upcoming WrestleMania clash. ## McIntyre seeks redemption, focused on winning the WWE Championship for its prestige, while Rollins craves the spotlight, relishing the attention. Their clash at WrestleMania promises to be a battle of motivations, with McIntyre aiming to prove himself and Rollins seeking the thrill of the spotlight. ## #3. Sami Zayn and Gunther contract signing: This segment built tension for their upcoming Intercontinental Championship match at WrestleMania. Zayn displayed his underdog spirit and determination, while Gunther maintained his dominant presence. ## #2. Cody Rhodes struck back at The Rock: Cody Rhodes addressed Roman Reigns and The Rock in a fiery promo. He called out The Rock for his recent comments and questioned his motivations. He also revealed that he would be going to Smackdown alone for his face-to-face encounter with Reigns.## #1. Last Woman Standing match and faces Rhea Ripley: Becky Lynch defeated Nia Jax: This brutal and exciting main event saw Lynch and Jax battle it out using various weapons. The match featured several big spots, including a Manhandle Slam through a table and a diving leg drop through an announce table.## Following the match, she had a confrontation with the Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...