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Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Championship takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ## The match takes place on April 6 at 7 ET/4 PT, streaming LIVE on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. ## WWE WrestleMania 40: Gunther vs. Sami Zayn Full Match Recap ## Sami Zayn circles Gunther several times before they lock up. Zayn throws punches and chops, but Gunther overpowers him with a shove and a missed chop. Zayn persists with chops and punches, but Gunther takes him down. Zayn gets back up and throws more chops. He attempts a high-risk springboard leapfrog, but Gunther catches him and delivers a powerful German Suplex.## Gunther dominates with chops, uppercuts, and kicks. Zayn lands a single chop, but Gunther overpowers him again with chops. They trade chops back and forth until Zayn finally connects with a clothesline. ## Gunther controls the match with chops, but Sami Zayn fights back with punches and a kick. He takes down the larger competitor with a half and half suplex, then connects with another. Gunther responds with a near-fall clothesline, but Sami refuses to stay down. Gunther resumes his assault with chops and attempts a powerbomb, but Sami cleverly blocks it. He applies a wrist lock and throws more chops before launching a tornado DDT off the ropes, stunning the champion. ## Gunther throws Sami Zayn into a sleeper hold, but Zayn fights out and applies a crossface of his own. Gunther regains control with another sleeper and body scissors. Zayn struggles to his feet and desperately tries to reach the ropes. Gunther overpowers him with a German Suplex. However, Zayn shows resilience, stopping Gunther and launching him into the turnbuckles with an exploder. He sets up for his signature Helluva Kick, but Gunther counters with a dropkick and a powerful near-fall powerbomb. ## Gunther surprises Sami Zayn with a Helluva Kick, a move typically associated with his opponent. Zayn responds in kind with his own Helluva Kick for a near fall. He charges for another one, but Gunther cuts him off with a clothesline and a devastating powerbomb. Gunther attempts a second powerbomb to pin Zayn, but only manages another near fall. ## Gunther targets Sami Zayn's wife with insults, then brutalizes him with slaps, chops, kicks, and a chokehold. The referee warns Gunther for his excessive aggression. Despite dominating with a clothesline, powerbomb, and two frog splashes, Gunther prioritizes taunting Zayn's wife over securing the pinfall.## This proves to be a fatal mistake. An enraged Zayn rallies with a Helluva Kick to Gunther on the turnbuckles, followed by a devastating turnbuckle brainbuster. He finishes the match with a pair of Helluva Kicks, the last one sending Gunther crashing to the mat for the pinfall victory. Sami Zayn is the new Intercontinental Champion! ## WWE WrestleMania 40: Gunther vs. Sami Zayn Match Winner ## WINNER: Sami Zayn ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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At WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins will go head to head with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns in a match with huge WrestleMania implications. ## If Rhodes and Rollins win, all members of The Bloodline will be barred from ringside during the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match on Night 2. If Rock and Reigns win, the championship match on Night 2 will be held under Bloodline Rules. ## The event takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 6, at 7 ET/4 PT, streaming LIVE on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. ## The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins Full Match Recap ## The WrestleMania main event kicks off with all four participants locked in an intense stare down. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns grapple with headlocks, but neither gains the upper hand. After a tense stalemate, Rollins breaks free and lands a surprise kick to Reigns' gut. Following the strike, Rollins tags in his partner, Cody Rhodes. Rhodes and Reigns circle each other cautiously before Rhodes unleashes a flurry of strikes.## Reigns responds with a powerful clothesline, driving Rhodes into the corner. Undeterred, Rhodes locks up with Reigns in a test of strength, but Rollins shows impatience and tags himself back in. The Rock, eager to enter the fray, calls for a tag from Reigns, who obliges. As The Rock steps into the ring, a fired-up Rollins circles him with a menacing laugh. ## Roman headlocks Cody. Cody knees Roman's midsection, then forearms. Roman dodges clothesline, confused. They lock up in Greco-Roman knuckle lock, Cody to wrist lock. Seth tags in, overpowers Roman with partner, forces corner. Rock wants in. Seth locks up, Rock slams him. Seth headlocks, Rock shoves away. ## They lock up, Rock corners Seth, kicks midsection. Seth punches, Irish whips, Rock clotheslines. Rock tags Cody. They lock up, stalemate. Cody punches, Rock kicks. Cody kicks, uppercuts. Cody corners Rock, throws in turnbuckles, punches. ## Seth tags in and attacks. He and Cody hit Rock and Roman with double offense. They throw Roman out and Seth throws Rock into the drinks. Cody sends Roman into the ring apron and they both head up the ramp. ## Rock threatens the referee. The brawl spills outside the ring. Cody slams Roman on the ramp. Seth throws Cody into the crowd. Rock and Seth fight near a table. Seth throws an elbow and sends Rock into the table and guardrails. Cody throws Roman into the set.## The fight continues. Seth punches Rock, who retaliates. Roman attempts a suplex on the stage but Cody counters with his own suplex. Rock grabs a trash can and hits Seth. Seth fights back, sending Rock into the guardrail. They trade punches before Rock spits water on Seth.## The brawl moves to ringside. Seth delivers a double sledgehammer off the barrier. ## Seth Rollins sends Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson flying into the ringside barrier. Rock recovers and re-enters the ring. Rollins talks trash to Rock before getting clipped by Roman Reigns' clothesline. Rollins clutches his knee in pain, but Rock capitalizes with a kick. Rock tags in Reigns who targets Rollins' knee with a series of kicks and leg twists. Reigns utilizes the ring post to further injure Rollins' knee. ## Rock and Reigns take turns punishing Rollins' leg, with Rock applying a single leg crab. Rollins fights out of the hold but gets cut off by Reigns who throws him over the top rope. Outside the ring, Rock rams Rollins into the steel steps twice. Back in the ring, Reigns whips Rollins into the turnbuckles before applying a leg wrench. Rock adds another kick to Rollins' injured knee. The dominance continues as Reigns locks in a single leg crab. ## Reigns pummels Rollins with clotheslines in the corner. He sets up for his Superman punch, but Rollins ducks and counters with a neck breaker. Rock tags himself in and drags Rollins back to his corner. Rock unloads with punches and elbows targeting a vulnerable area. They trade punches back and forth in a slugfest. ## Rock gains the upper hand with a flurry of punches, but Seth responds with a Pele Kick. Seth throws Roman out of the ring near Cody. Roman cuts off Cody from tagging in by yanking him off the apron. Rock locks Seth in a Sharpshooter. Cody breaks the hold with a slap, causing Rock to drop Seth onto the top turnbuckle. Despite delivering a superkick and Stomp, Seth is too injured to capitalize. Roman and Cody tag in. Cody throws punches at Roman. He follows up with a running forearm and a flying powerslam before finishing him off with Beautiful Disaster. ## Cody attempts a Cody Cutter and connects for a near fall. He then sets up for a CrossRhodes, but Roman counters with a snap mare toe scrape. Cody tries a Beautiful Disaster, but Roman nails him with a Superman punch for another near fall.## Roman, bleeding from his nose, gears up for a spear. Cody counters with a sunset flip for a near fall. Cody bounces off the turnbuckles and hits a springboard Cody Cutter. Seth tags himself in and delivers a frog splash for yet another near fall. ## Roman executes a powerbomb and prepares for a spear. Seth intervenes with a kick, prompting Cody to tag in. Cody and Seth land a double superkick on Roman. Seth follows up with a Stomp and Cody attempts a CrossRhodes, but The Rock pulls the referee out of the ring. Roman delivers a low blow to Cody and a spear. The Rock forces the referee back in, but Cody kicks out at two. ## Roman punches Cody and applies a guillotine choke. Cody appears to lose consciousness, but his arm doesn't go limp. Rock pulls Cody down to tighten the hold. Seth stomps Roman, who then throws Seth out of the ring. Rock tags himself in.## Rock confronts Cody's family before grabbing a weight belt stained with Cody's blood. Cody grabs the belt, but Rock punches him. Cody retaliates with jabs and hits a Bionic Elbow. Rock counters with a spinebuster and sets up for the People's Elbow, but Cody cuts him off with a Cody Cutter. Cody demands Rock to get up and attempts a CrossRhodes, but Roman blasts him with a Superman punch. ## Roman attempts a spear, but Seth pushes Cody out of the way. Roman accidentally spears Rock. Seth and Cody capitalize with Pedigrees for near falls. Cody aids Seth to his feet. Seth dives off the top turnbuckle with a crossbody onto Roman. Outside the ring, Rock blindsides Cody with a thumb to the eye and rams him into the steel steps. Rock tears the cover off the Spanish announce table. ## Rock sp its on Cody and drives his head into the announce table. He taunts Cody's mother before positioning Cody on the table for a Rock Bottom. Seth intervenes, grabbing Rock's leg. Cody capitalizes with a Rock Bottom of his own, putting Rock through the announce table. Roman responds by spearing Seth through the ringside barrier. ## Cody sends Rock's partner Roman into the ring, then follows himself. Roman delivers a Drive By to Cody before tagging Rock in. Rock dominates Cody with kicks and punches. Cody blocks a punch and lands one of his own. They trade blows back and forth until Roman connects with an uppercut.## Cody rallies with two CrossRhodes on Roman, but Rock disrupts his attempt at a third by whipping him with the weight belt. Roman capitalizes with a Spear and tags Rock back in. Rock waits for Cody to rise before setting up a Rock Bottom, which he executes perfectly. Rock soaks in the crowd's energy before delivering the People's Elbow and securing the pinfall victory. ## The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins Match Winner ## WINNER: The Rock & Roman Reigns ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The tension between AJ Styles and LA Knight reached a boiling point this morning at WrestleMania media day. In a scene sure to heighten anticipation for their upcoming match, the two superstars engaged in a brutal brawl. ## The altercation reportedly began when Knight approached Styles, igniting a fiery exchange of words. Things quickly turned physical, with Styles sustaining a bloody nose before security intervened.## Unfazed by the disruption, both wrestlers issued heated threats. Styles promised to "f*ck [Knight] up" on Sunday at WrestleMania, while Knight taunted him for wanting to wait.## This latest incident adds another chapter to the increasingly personal rivalry between the two. In recent weeks, the animosity has spilled outside the ring, with Knight showing up unannounced at Styles' house and even disguising himself as a staff member to attack Styles on SmackDown.## With WrestleMania just around the corner, and tensions at an all-time high, tonight's SmackDown promises to be a must-watch event. ## LA Knight & AJ Styles just DESTROYED Media Morning!!! 😱😱😱 Shit just got real!! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/X85iyDYdQV— Gorilla Position (@WWEGP) April 5, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WrestleMania 40 is shaping up to feature a shakeup in the tag team division. Comments by Michael Cole on WWE Raw and reports from Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter suggest the planned finish to the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship six-way ladder match could see the titles split back up between Raw and SmackDown. ## Cole's mention that both sets of titles need to be retrieved for the match to end fueled speculation of a brand split. Meltzer's report adds weight to this theory, indicating WWE is actively considering crowning two champions at WrestleMania.## This would mark the end of a nearly two-year reign with the unified titles, which began with The Usos defeating RK-Bro on SmackDown in May 2022. While merged into one championship, the Raw and SmackDown titles have maintained separate lineages.## The six teams vying for the titles at WrestleMania are current champions Finn Balor & Damian Priest, alongside DIY, New Catch Republic, A-Town Down Under, New Day, and Awesome Truth.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The highly anticipated returns of John Cena, Steve Austin, and The Undertaker to WrestleMania 40 appear unlikely, with a new report suggesting they won't be competing in matches. ## The speculation began after a recent Raw segment featuring a production truck with Cena and Austin's images in the background. The Undertaker's association with WrestleMania further fueled rumors of a potential reunion. ## According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter by Dave Meltzer, all three legends were in talks with WWE for WrestleMania appearances. However, Meltzer confirms they won't be stepping inside the ring for matches. ## John Cena, currently filming Peacemaker season two, reportedly expressed interest in a limited role but is restricted by his schedule. The Undertaker remains retired, while Steve Austin's last in-ring performance was a victory over Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38. ## While fans won't see them compete, there's still a chance WWE might find a way to involve these icons in WrestleMania 40. ## Stay tuned for further updates on Cena, Austin, and Undertaker's potential WrestleMania involvement. ##

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WrestleMania 40 promises to be a historic event, with a stacked card spread across two nights. Here's an update on the planned match lengths for WrestleMania 40 Night One.## Out of the 13 matches scheduled for the entire WrestleMania, seven will take place on Saturday, April 6th. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, four of these matches are expected to be lengthy affairs.## Meltzer details the plan: "Night one features four long matches, starting with the Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch opener. The Undisputed Tag Team Championship Ladder Match, the Gunther vs. Sami Zayn encounter, and the main event tag team clash between Roman Reigns & The Rock vs. Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes are all expected to get significant time."## He adds, "Every match on the show is likely to be very good, with the four key matches having the potential to be truly exceptional due to their unique dynamics." ## Here's the full card for WrestleMania 40 Night One:## Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch (Women's World Championship)## Undisputed Tag Team Championship Ladder Match## Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar & Dominik Mysterio## Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso## Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill & Naomi vs. Damage CTRL## Sami Zayn vs. Gunther (Intercontinental Championship)## Roman Reigns & The Rock vs. Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WrestleMania 40, taking place outdoors at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia this weekend, has WWE implementing special measures to combat the potential challenges of the weather.## As anyone who witnessed WrestleMania 37 can attest, rain can significantly disrupt an outdoor wrestling event. Even without rain, outdoor stadiums can be considerably colder than enclosed arenas.## Being aware of these potential issues, WWE will reportedly be utilizing a special heated ring for WrestleMania 40. This ring design was first used a few years ago when WrestleMania was held outdoors in New Jersey. The heating system will pump warmth into the ring from all four corners to ensure wrestler comfort and safety during their matches.## While rain is not currently in the forecast, WWE is also prepared with a canopy that can be positioned over the ring if necessary.## Fans can get a glimpse of the full WrestleMania 40 set design, which includes the heated ring and canopy system, by checking out the official reveal released by WWE last night. ## It's time for the #WrestleMania XL set reveal at @LFFStadium in Philadelphia alongside The Ninja Kidz, @KaylaBraxtonWWE & @jackie_redmond!Presented by WWE 2K24. #WWE2K24 is the highest rated console game in WWE 2K franchise history. Buy now: https://t.co/lMGqpXGj1n pic.twitter.com/bYKg2bGZ3R— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Drew McIntyre, one of WWE's top heels heading into WrestleMania 40, has raised eyebrows with his pre-Mania training partner.## After injuring CM Punk at the Royal Rumble and expertly riling up fans on social media, McIntyre has shared a gym video featuring a surprising workout buddy – AEW's Brian Cage.## The caption on McIntyre's post reads: "#WrestleMania week and the beast has been let out the CAGE," with the video showing him discussing unleashing the beast before Cage assists him with bench presses.## Cage also took to Twitter, writing: "Body guy sh*t! #NEWCHAMP"## This cross-promotional gym session adds another layer of intrigue to McIntyre's upcoming challenge against Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. ## It’s #WrestleMania week and the beast has been let out the CAGE pic.twitter.com/ayonl24O59— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) April 4, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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While WrestleMania 40 boasts a colossal stage and a jam-packed fight card, another exciting announcement has come to light. Samantha Irvin will be stepping into the spotlight as the official ring announcer for every single match across both nights of the historic event.## This news comes as a surprise to some, considering WrestleMania is typically a multi-announcer affair. However, Irvin's dedication and talent seem to have earned her this prestigious role. It's also worth noting that she played the flute during WrestleMania's predecessor event, WaleMania. ## Memorable entrances in WWE rely on several factors: theme music, props, pyrotechnics, and crucially, the ring announcer. Legendary announcers like Howard Finkel, Lilian Garcia, and Tony Chimel elevated matches with their introductions.## Carrying on the tradition is Samantha Irvin, the current SmackDown announcer. Fans laud her voice and announcing style, particularly for Roman Reigns' introductions. ## Samantha Irvin is calling EVERY SINGLE match this weekend so she’s not talking tonight lol #WaleMania pic.twitter.com/H2gfebi93t— Mr. Acosta (@MrAcosta89) April 5, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The WWE has unveiled the official stage design for WrestleMania 40, the grandest event of all time, set to take place this weekend in Philadelphia.## The colossal set features the Roman numerals "XL" prominently displayed, signifying the 40th anniversary of WrestleMania. This design cleverly embodies the event's billing as the biggest WrestleMania ever.## WWE interviewers Kayla Braxton and Jackie Redmond, along with the Ninja Kidz, hyped up the crowd before the dramatic set reveal. The Ninja Kidz treated the audience to a thrilling routine in the ring, followed by a pyro explosion that unveiled the magnificent stage.## WrestleMania 40 promises a historic two-night spectacle. Night one kicks off on Saturday, April 6th, with a main event featuring a tag team clash for the ages: The Rock and Roman Reigns against the formidable duo of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The outcome of this match will determine the stipulations for the highly anticipated Reigns vs. Rhodes singles match on night two. Will it be a brutal "Bloodline Rules" encounter, or will Bloodline interference be completely banned?## Night one boasts a stacked card with seven exciting matches, including the potential show opener – a fierce rivalry renewed between Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch.## Night two doesn't disappoint either, featuring six matches. One highly anticipated bout pits World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins against the tenacious Drew McIntyre, with wrestling legend CM Punk offering his commentary on the action. ## It's time for the #WrestleMania XL set reveal at @LFFStadium in Philadelphia alongside The Ninja Kidz, @KaylaBraxtonWWE & @jackie_redmond!Presented by WWE 2K24. #WWE2K24 is the highest rated console game in WWE 2K franchise history. Buy now: https://t.co/lMGqpXGj1n pic.twitter.com/bYKg2bGZ3R— WWE (@WWE) April 5, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia might have a surprise guest from the world of sports! Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce has been spotted in the city ahead of the event, fueling speculation about a potential WWE appearance.## This news comes after reports surfaced of WWE trying to secure Kelce for WrestleMania 40. Kelce's entire career was spent playing for the beloved Eagles, making a hometown appearance at Lincoln Financial Field highly anticipated by fans.## While Kelce's presence in Philly could simply be unrelated to WrestleMania, a WWE source offered a cryptic response when questioned about his potential involvement: "I can't tell you that, but if he was, you'd think we'd book him to do something physical in the stadium he called home, right?"## This statement hints at the possibility of Kelce engaging in some physical action within the very stadium where he achieved football glory.## With Kelce's brother, Travis Kelce, being a Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, and his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift, his appearance at WrestleMania would undoubtedly generate significant buzz. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's WWE future is looking electrifying! Despite his upcoming return to the ring at WrestleMania 40, fans can rest assured that this isn't a one-off. ## The Rock is scheduled for his first official match in 11 years at WrestleMania, teaming up with Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. While his movie commitments will limit his appearances after WrestleMania, The Rock himself has made it clear his ties to WWE run deep.## In an interview with ESPN, both The Rock and his business partner Brian Gewirtz addressed his future. The Rock emphasized his enduring connection to the company: "I'm not off the board after WrestleMania. I'm still on the board, and I will always be a part of this. And we are in it now. This is our thing and will forever be our thing."## Gewirtz clarified that this doesn't necessarily mean frequent appearances on Raw, but a Rock presence will undoubtedly remain. "There's gonna be a Rock presence in WWE going forward until whenever he doesn't want to," he said. "This isn't [over a] day after WrestleMania and I'm gonna go off into the sunset now."## So, WWE fans, rejoice! While The Rock's in-ring appearances might be limited, his legacy and electrifying presence are confirmed to stay a part of the WWE experience.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...