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There's said to be strong internal interest in eventually growing the Rumble into a full multi-night destination weekend, following the template WWE has already used successfully with WrestleMania and, more recently, SummerSlam. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE gave serious consideration to expanding Royal Rumble 2027 into a two-night format. As things stand, though, the expectation within the company is that the show will remain a one-night event — though possibly for the final time, with significant interest internally in eventually turning the Royal Rumble into a multi-night destination event. WWE's multi-night experiment didn't begin by choice. The first two-night WrestleMania came in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the company to pre-tape the show behind closed doors at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, splitting the card across two broadcasts to help manage the workload with no live crowd involved. What started as a pandemic workaround became a permanent fixture once fans returned. WrestleMania 37 in Tampa kept the two-night format in 2021, and WrestleMania 38 the following year became the first two-night edition with a full live crowd both nights. From that point on, WrestleMania has stayed a two-night event every year. SummerSlam was the next show to get the treatment, going two nights for the first time in 2025 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Triple H explained at the time that the goal was to replicate what had already worked for WrestleMania — turning the show into a destination weekend that fans could plan trips and vacations around, rather than just a single night on the calendar. The results for WWE have generally been strong on the business side. The two-night SummerSlam produced strong revenue and attendance figures, and internal reporting following the show pointed to real appetite within WWE/TKO for expanding the multi-night model to more events going forward. Fan reaction, however, has been more split. Supporters of the format point to shorter, more digestible nightly runtimes compared to the marathon single-night shows of the past — WrestleMania 35, for example, drew praise for its matches but criticism for a bloated seven-and-a-half-hour runtime that left both the crowd and viewers at home exhausted. Splitting events across two nights has generally solved that specific problem. On the other hand, a recurring criticism from fans is that spreading a card across two nights can dilute the sense of occasion, with some nights feeling front-loaded and others feeling like filler, and ticket prices for two-night stadium weekends adding up quickly for fans traveling in. There's also been debate over whether every show needs the format, or whether it risks making multi-night events feel less special the more frequently WWE uses it. Given that framework, a two-night Royal Rumble would be a significant step for WWE, potentially applying the format to one of the promotion's traditionally leanest, most efficient shows — built almost entirely around the 30-man and 30-woman Rumble matches themselves rather than a full card of title bouts. For now, it sounds like the company isn't ready to make that leap for 2027, but the door is clearly open for it to happen down the line as WWE continues to lean into the destination-weekend model that's paid off with its two biggest shows of the year.

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There's internal belief within WWE that Nick Aldis will wrestle again following his performance at SummerSlam, though it may not happen until 2027, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. Several people backstage reportedly view Aldis as being as talented, if not more talented, than many of WWE's regular TV performers, and want to see him get a significant in-ring run. Aldis' last match came on Night One of SummerSlam 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, where he stepped away from his desk job to face Gunther in a grudge match built on months of tension between the two. To even get into the ring, Aldis had to resign as SmackDown General Manager. The rivalry had been simmering for a while, stemming from Aldis repeatedly standing in the way of Gunther's pursuit of the Undisputed WWE Championship, including costing him a shot at Saturday Night's Main Event inside Madison Square Garden. Gunther retaliated by attacking Aldis and knocking him out with a sleeper hold, setting the stage for their eventual singles match. It marked Aldis' first match for WWE and his first in-ring appearance in roughly three years. Despite the long layoff, he held his own, hitting a delayed vertical suplex, a powerslam, and locking Gunther in the King's Lynn Cloverleaf to a huge crowd reaction. Gunther ultimately escaped and turned the tide, forcing Aldis to tap out to a sleeper hold. Aldis' wife, WWE Hall of Famer Mickie James, and their son Donovan were ringside for the match, with Gunther taunting them throughout. Aldis has spent recent months serving as SmackDown General Manager, a role widely praised for the authenticity he's brought to it as a former NWA and TNA World Heavyweight Champion turned on-screen authority figure. Following his SummerSlam performance, Triple H reportedly tore up the resignation letter Aldis had submitted to compete against Gunther, keeping him in the GM chair for now. Whether Aldis eventually splits time between the desk and the ring — or steps away from his authority role altogether for a proper run — remains to be seen. For now, it sounds like WWE is content to let the SummerSlam moment breathe before deciding what's next.

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The 83 Weeks co-host didn't hold back after Reigns' SummerSlam win over Seth Rollins, comparing the Head of the Table to a wrestling version of a music industry plant. Conrad Thompson on Eric Bischoff's 83 Weeks podcast, took a scathing take on Roman Reigns, arguing that the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion doesn't deserve the reputation he's built over the past several years. Discussing Reigns' recent victory over Seth Rollins at SummerSlam 2026, Thompson didn't mince words, telling Bischoff he considers Reigns to be the most overrated main event star in company history. Borrowing a term from the music world, Thompson labeled Reigns an "industry plant" — someone elevated by the machine behind him rather than by genuine talent or fan demand. His core argument: WWE's business wouldn't skip a beat if Reigns vanished from television tomorrow. "I think Roman Reigns is probably the most overrated main eventer in WWE history. I know this isn't a wrestling term, it’s a music term, but Roman Reigns is what music would call an industry plant. I don’t think if Roman Reigns disappears tomorrow WWE’s fortune changes at all. Thompson leaned on a phrase Triple H has used to explain why the company holds back stars like Bron Breakker — that pushing someone too aggressively risks shoving them "down our throats." Thompson's contention is that this is exactly what happened with Reigns, who he says has been force-fed to the audience for years. He acknowledged The Bloodline storyline had real strengths, but suggested the faction has overstayed its welcome, comparing its current state to the "black and silver era" of the nWo — a once-groundbreaking angle that lingered long past its creative peak. Perhaps the sharpest part of Thompson's critique centered on legacy. He argued that unlike CM Punk or Cody Rhodes, Reigns has never been booked in a way that lets fans form an organic emotional connection to him — audiences have simply been trained to accept his spot at the top rather than earning it. Thompson challenged listeners to name a favorite Roman Reigns match or promo, suggesting few could. He also pointed out that Reigns doesn't carry the promotional workload that stars like Cody Rhodes or John Cena have shouldered, doing minimal press and media rounds compared to his peers. Thompson's most memorable line described Reigns' in-ring routine as formulaic: a long entrance, a slow-paced, similar-feeling match every time, and a win to close the show. He summed it up by comparing Reigns to Goldberg — but a version of Goldberg capable of working matches longer than ten minutes.

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Jana Nayagan is holding its ground as it moves through the second week of its theatrical run. On Day 13, which was the second Tuesday, the film recorded an India gross collection of ₹2.39 Crore from 3,967 shows. This represents a 45.5 percent decline compared to the previous day gross earnings. While the numbers are naturally tapering off on weekdays, the cumulative performance remains impressive. To date, the total India gross collection has climbed to ₹211.74 Crore, showcasing the film ability to maintain interest across multiple regions even after two weeks. These domestic numbers contribute to a larger global success story that has been unfolding over the past few days. Thalapathy Vijay film has firmly established itself in the elite ₹300 Crore global gross club, marking the thirteenth time a Kollywood production has hit this milestone. It is notably the third film in the actor career to reach this level, following in the footsteps of Leo and GOAT. Additionally, the movie has reinforced his dominance in Tamil Nadu, serving as his ninth consecutive release to surpass the ₹100 Crore gross mark in his home state. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A closer look at the state-wise gross performance for Day 13 shows that Tamil Nadu remains the primary engine, contributing ₹1.76 Crore. Other regions also added to the tally, with the Rest of India bringing in ₹0.30 Crore, while Karnataka and Kerala each contributed ₹0.15 Crore. The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana markets added ₹0.03 Crore. Cumulatively, the film has put up a total gross numbers across these states, with Tamil Nadu leading at ₹131.61 Crore, followed by Karnataka at ₹29.47 Crore and Kerala at ₹16.60 Crore. In fact, Jana Nayagan has now become the top Kerala grosser of 2026, overtaking films like Blast and Karuppu. In terms of language performance, the Tamil version continues to be the strongest contributor, earning a net of ₹1.80 Crore on Tuesday with an occupancy of 21 percent across 2,338 shows. The Hindi version added ₹0.28 Crore from 1,512 shows at 11 percent occupancy, while the Telugu version contributed ₹0.02 Crore from 117 shows at 13 percent occupancy. Looking at the overall language-wise totals in India, the Tamil gross stands at ₹183.07 Crore, the Hindi gross at ₹18.44 Crore, and the Telugu gross at ₹10.24 Crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) National theater chains showed steady but lower activity on this second Tuesday. According to the data, PVR sold 2,500 tickets for a gross of ₹3.35 Lakhs across 170 shows. INOX followed with 1,250 tickets sold and a gross of ₹1.40 Lakhs from 90 shows. Cinepolis rounded out the group with 250 tickets and ₹30,000 in gross from 40 shows. In total, these national chains accounted for 4,000 tickets sold and a gross of approximately ₹5 Lakhs across 300 shows. Occupancy trends for the Tamil 2D version showed an overall daily average of 21.17 percent. The evening shows were the busiest, peaking at 27.31 percent. In key regions, Chennai led with 28.5 percent occupancy across 358 shows. Coimbatore recorded 21.8 percent occupancy from 145 shows, while Bengaluru and Madurai saw 15.5 percent and 14.5 percent occupancy respectively. For the Hindi 2D version, the National Capital Region was the highlight with 25.3 percent occupancy from 64 shows, while Ahmedabad and Surat recorded lower levels at 11 percent and 9.8 percent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Digital interest remains significant, though the film missed the top five spots for second Tuesday ticket sales on BookMyShow, trailing behind titles like Jailer and Leo. On Tuesday, the platform recorded 32,420 tickets booked, compared to 54,340 on Monday. This brings the total ticket sales on BookMyShow to over 4.14 million. Overseas, the film continues to find an audience, adding ₹0.75 Crore on its thirteenth day. This brings the total overseas gross to ₹92.00 Crore. When combined with the Indian gross of ₹211.74 Crore, the worldwide gross collection now stands at ₹303.74 Crore. This marks a historic Triple Hat-trick for Thalapathy Vijay in Tamil Nadu, as Jana Nayagan is now his ninth consecutive film to cross the ₹100 Crore gross mark in the state.

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Raja Shivaji has started its box office journey with a strong performance, earning a net collection of 11.35 crore on its first day. The film was released across 6,192 shows, resulting in a total India gross of 13.51 crore. This opening is particularly interesting because it shows how a Marathi-led project is now finding a significant audience in the Hindi belt as well, with the Hindi version contributing 3.35 crore to the total net. Looking at the language-wise split, the Marathi version dominated the charts with a net collection of 8 crore. The Hindi version also contributed a solid 3.35 crore, showing that the subject matter has a broad appeal beyond Maharashtra. The film held a strong presence in theaters with 6,192 shows across the country, leading to a total India gross collection of 13.51 crore on its opening Friday. Raja Shivaji Day 1 Box Office SummaryCATEGORYCOLLECTION / DATAIndia Net Collection₹ 11.35 CrIndia Gross Collection₹ 13.51 CrMarathi Net₹ 8.00 CrHindi Net₹ 3.35 CrTotal Shows6,192 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The buzz surrounding the film was evident long before the first show started. The pre-sales data was highly encouraging, with 217.33K tickets sold before the release. On Friday alone, an additional 274.79K tickets were booked via BookMyShow, bringing the total to approximately 492.12K tickets for the opening day. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film performed exceptionally well, grossing roughly 2.51 crore from around 81,866 tickets sold in these major multiplexes. Riteish Deshmukh has consistently raised the bar for Marathi cinema, but his latest outing with Raja Shivaji has taken things to a completely different level. When you look at his past track record, films like Mauli and Lai Bhaari were considered massive with opening day collections of 3.25 crore and 3.10 crore respectively. Even his 2022 hit, Ved, began its theatrical run with 2.25 crore. However, with Raja Shivaji raking in 8.00 crore in the Marathi version alone, it has comfortably emerged as the highest-ever opening for a Riteish Deshmukh film in this language. It is fascinating to see how the actor has managed to triple his previous best, proving that the scale of this historical epic has resonated deeply with the audience. Top 5 Marathi Movies - Day 1 Net CollectionMOVIE NAMEDAY 1 NET COLLECTIONRaja Shivaji (2026)₹ 8.00 CrVed (2022)₹ 2.25 CrNaach Ga Ghuma (2024)₹ 2.00 CrHar Har Mahadev (2022)₹ 2.00 CrDharmaveer (2022)₹ 2.00 Cr Overall, the data indicates a very healthy trend for the film. The combination of strong ticket sales in national chains and a massive lead in the Marathi home market has given Raja Shivaji the platform it needs to become a major success. The distribution of shows across 6,192 screens has ensured that the film is accessible to both regional and national audiences, which is reflected in the 11.35 crore total net.

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Chris Jericho, the veteran wrestler currently performing for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has fueled speculation about a potential new faction with recent trademark filings. ## On April 10th, Jericho submitted applications to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for three phrases: "The Rarified Air of Jericho," "The Educator," and "The Learning Tree." The filings indicate Jericho's intention to use these trademarks for wrestling-related entertainment, including contests, exhibitions, and appearances.## The detailed description accompanying the filings covers a wide range of entertainment services, including live and televised appearances, wrestling news and information, and online interviews. Notably, some fans believe "The Learning Tree" might be the name of a new faction within AEW.## Jericho's latest in-ring appearance occurred on the same day as the trademark filings, where he teamed with Hook and Katsuyori Shibata in a losing effort on AEW Dynamite. This episode also garnered attention for Will Ospreay's comments directed at WWE's Triple H during a live promo.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The night after WrestleMania XL delivered a jam-packed show, filled with championship celebrations, surprise returns, brutal brawls, and a shocking main event twist. While it might not have reached the epic heights of WrestleMania itself, Raw provided a solid foundation for the upcoming storylines and left fans with plenty to discuss. ## Here are the top 5 moments from the night: ## 1. A New Era Dawns with Cody Rhodes (and The Rock Appears): ## The show kicked off with a heartwarming celebration for the new Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. Triple H introduced Rhodes, who received an ovation from the Philadelphia crowd. A touching video package chronicled Rhodes' journey to the top, culminating in his emotional victory over Roman Reigns.## However, the celebration took a surprising turn with the arrival of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The crowd's initial excitement quickly turned to boos as The Rock acknowledged Rhodes' victory but then challenged him for the title, hinting at a future showdown between the two legends. While the segment went on for nearly 45 minutes, it effectively planted the seeds for a potential blockbuster match and added intrigue to Rhodes' reign. ## 2. John Cena Makes a Surprise Return: ## One of the biggest pops of the night came when John Cena's music hit during a six-man tag team match. R-Truth, in a hilarious moment, claimed Cena as his invisible partner to even the odds against Judgment Day. The surprise return of the legendary Cena added a layer of excitement to the match and his signature moves alongside Truth and Miz resulted in a feel-good victory for the makeshift trio. This unexpected appearance not only added star power to the show but also left fans wondering if a more permanent return for Cena might be in the cards. ## 3. NXT Makes its Presence Felt: ## The night showcased the future of WWE with call-ups from NXT. Ilja Dragunov, the new NXT Champion, opened the show with an impressive victory over Shinsuke Nakamura. This dominant performance served as a strong introduction to the hard-hitting European wrestler. Additionally, Roxanne Perez, the newly crowned NXT Women's Champion, defeated Indi Hartwell. These victories not only established the dominance of NXT champions but also hinted at a potential future crossover and integration with the main roster. ## 4. Sami Zayn's Intercontinental Title Win and its Aftermath: ## Sami Zayn's emotional victory over Gunther to win the Intercontinental Championship was a feel-good moment for the underdog. His heartfelt speech acknowledging his supporters and even thanking Kevin Owens resonated with the audience. However, the celebration was short-lived as Imperium's Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser confronted Zayn. The tension escalated with the arrival of Chad Gable, setting the stage for a potential tag team partnership between Zayn and Gable. Later, Zayn announced a title defense against Gable next week on Raw in Montreal, adding another layer of intrigue to the burgeoning Intercontinental Championship storyline.## 5. CM Punk's Shocking Interference in the No. 1 Contender's Match: ## The main event of the night, a Fatal Four-Way match to determine the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, delivered a chaotic and entertaining encounter. Drew McIntyre, Ricochet, Bronson Reed, and Jey Uso battled it out, showcasing their athleticism and signature moves. The closing moments saw Jey Uso emerge victorious, setting him up for a title shot against Damian Priest. However, the biggest story came after the match.## As McIntyre appeared poised to challenge Punk for his actions at WrestleMania, Punk shockingly emerged from under the ring and tripped McIntyre, allowing Jey Uso to secure the win. This devious act by Punk left fans with a major cliffhanger and hinted at a potentially brutal rivalry between him and McIntyre in the coming weeks. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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While some have dubbed it the "Paul Levesque Era," the WWE Chief Content Officer himself is hesitant to define this current period in the company's history. Levesque acknowledges a transition is underway, but emphasizes a more organic approach to letting the era find its own identity, much like the iconic "Attitude Era" that wasn't labelled as such during its run.## Levesque's influence is undeniable. His rise to a leadership position has coincided with a renewed focus on in-ring storytelling and a potential shift away from the more rigidly scripted approach of recent years. Wrestlers seem to have more creative freedom, and NXT, the developmental brand Levesque previously oversaw, is seen as a breeding ground for exciting new talent.## There's a sense of optimism. Levesque, a legend himself, is a strong advocate for building new stars. During WrestleMania XL Sunday Press Conference, Triple H spoke about WWE having "no ceiling," and fans are eager to see what the future holds.## "I keep hearing it. Paul Heyman, while he didn't start it, I suppose, but Paul Heyman made a big deal out of it on Friday night. The new era, you know, talked about being 'my era,' all that 'some era, tar era.' When I say 'our,' I mean everybody in WWE—the people that endured, the people that hung in there, the people that trusted, the people that over the last year, whatever it's been, gave their sweat and tears to get to where we are, because somewhere along the way, they trusted a process that led them to remembering how much fun this is, how much of a privilege it is for us to be able to do it, how great this can be.## We all started kind of in a similar place where we just thought this was the greatest form of entertainment in the world, and we wanted to do it and work our asses off at it and make fans all around the world or make a product that they could all enjoy, and that they could love again. And so it's what people are throwing my name at the top of it. It's their era, every bit as much as mine. I can't do this without all of them. I need them to do it. And two of the people at the very tippity top of that—one is new here but has just been, no pun intended, a game changer. ## Lee Fitting from a production standpoint, from what we're doing, from the look, the feel. All of it, you see changes happening every week on TV, and there's going to be more of them, but you see them and I see people excited by them and just loving the changes that are made. But I'm telling you there's so much more to come like we made a conscious decision together to sort of lean Nick and myself to slowly roll out some of those changes. Over time. ## There's a lot more coming. But when I tell you Lee Fitting that I love working with him, he has a passion for this just like we do. Might be new here but and he's all in and for me. He's the kind of guy that I want to go to work for, I want to, I want to, I want to do stuff to make his job easier and I want to collaborate with him and I want to make things better with him. So I can't say enough good stuff about him. ## A lot of the change that you see and a lot of this success that you're seeing comes from Lee Fitting and then Nick Khan, I can't even begin to describe the change that he's made here. And as if you wanted to boil it all down to a spear tip. It should be, he should be mentioned in the top of that it's his era too because there's nobody right now. I don't even know how to say it. It's it's such an amazing partnership with a guy that I have so much respect for, manages clicks and he's the biggest difference-maker I've ever seen. And together, I can promise people with everything else I just mentioned with Lee but Nick at the top of it...there's no ceiling on this. We're gonna take you places it's never been before. So I just want to thank those guys and say when they say whatever era they want to call it, know that's for you just as much as it is for me." ## If you use any of the quotes above, please credit the source with a h/t and link back to Sacnilk for the transcription. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Cody Rhodes delivered a storybook ending at WrestleMania 40, defeating Roman Reigns in the main event to claim the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.## The "Bloodline Rules" stipulation, established after Cody and Seth Rollins' loss the previous night, heavily favored Reigns. However, a series of unexpected turns unfolded throughout the match. Jimmy Uso's interference was thwarted by Jey Uso, who in a surprising move, launched himself and Jimmy off the ramp through tables below.## Following a near-fall after two Cross Rhodes maneuvers, a Samoan Spike from Solo Sikoa seemingly put Cody away. But in a dramatic turn, Cody kicked out, enraging Sikoa who continued to attack both Cody and Reigns.## John Cena then entered the fray, delivering an Attitude Adjustment on Reigns and eliminating Sikoa with a table throw. Yet another surprise awaited as The Rock confronted Cena.## Just as tensions rose between Cena and The Rock, Seth Rollins charged in, only to be stopped by Reigns. The final twist came with the Undertaker's sudden appearance, delivering a Chokeslam to The Rock. Both Rock and Taker vanished as the lights went out.## Capitalizing on the chaos, Cody rallied and hit a staggering three Cross Rhodes on Reigns, securing the pinfall and the Undisputed Championship. ## The emotional victory was followed by a celebratory gathering in the ring. Cody's wife Brandi, mother, sister, and various WWE stars joined the festivities. He then called upon Bruce Prichard and Triple H to share the momentous occasion. ## THIS. IS. WWE. ❤️#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/lprQnyXPrz— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WrestleMania 40 night two kicked off with a familiar face, as Stephanie McMahon took center stage after the National Anthem performance by The War and Treaty.## Following Triple H's welcome on night one, McMahon addressed the live audience and viewers at home. She acknowledged her presence at the very first WrestleMania, but emphasized the unique significance of WrestleMania 40.## Declaring it the "one she's most proud of," McMahon then christened it the "first WrestleMania of the Paul Levesque Era," referencing her husband and current Chief Content Officer.## To further energize the crowd, she channeled her husband's signature enthusiasm, asking "Are you ready?" eliciting a thunderous response from the Philadelphia audience.## Following her address, WrestleMania 40 night two officially commenced with high-resolution entrances for Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins, gearing them up for their World Heavyweight Championship match.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the live coverage for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on April 8, 2024, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. ## 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, April 8, 2024: Live Coverage ## The show opens up with Triple H, he thanks the fans for making WrestleMania the biggest ever and introduces the new Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes.## Cody says he defeated Roman Reigns and became champion. He mentions his daughter and says he goes to work as a champion.## The Rock enters the ring and congratulates Cody. He says he completed his story and became champion. Rock says Dusty Rhodes, Cody's father, was his hero.## The Rock asks Cody if he can hold his title and they exchange belts. Rock says he loves titles and has held most of them but not this one.## Cody says Rock can hold his title if he holds Rock's title. They shake hands and Rock gives Cody something. Rock tells Cody never to break his heart again. ## Shinsuke Nakamura vs Ilja Dragunov in a Non-Title Match ## Nakamura lands a kick, but Ilja counters with a forearm. Nakamura fights back with knees and kicks, but Ilja responds with a knee and a running knee into the corner. Ilja dominates with a knee drop off the turnbuckles, followed by two German suplexes. Nakamura blocks a third German suplex and applies a wrist lock. Ilja escapes with a Konstantin Special and attempts a back senton, but Nakamura dodges. Nakamura charges but gets caught with a boot. ## He recovers and puts Ilja in the ropes for a sliding German suplex. Nakamura gains momentum with a knee off the turnbuckles but fails to secure the pin. Ilja fights back with a German suplex and a kick to the back of the head, but again near fall. Nakamura applies a reverse chin lock, but Ilja breaks free with a knee and a chop. Nakamura counters with a back body drop and a running knee. Ilja responds with a jumping kick and a powerbomb, followed by his H-Bomb finisher. Ilja capitalizes with his Torpedo Moscow for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Ilja Dragunov ## Drew McIntyre arrives at the building for his Number One Contender Match.## The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, and Dominik Mysterio) enter the ring. They celebrate Rhea Ripley's Women's Championship win and Priest's victory in the Money in the Bank cash-in.## R-Truth interrupts their celebration with his tag title belt, claiming to be part of the Judgment Day. Miz joins R-Truth and also claims to be the rightful tag team champion.## A brawl ensues between The Judgment Day and Miz and Truth. ## Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, and Dominik Mysterio vs R Truth, Miz, and John Cena## The match begins as a handicap match with Dom and JD dominating Truth. Miz tags in and gains momentum with kicks and a DDT. Dom counters and JD sends Miz into the ringside barrier.## Back in the ring, Judgment Day take control with strikes and choking techniques. Miz fights back but gets overwhelmed.## Just as Judgment Day prepares for a finishing move, John Cena's music hits. Cena enters the ring and tags himself in.## Cena, Miz, and Truth team up to take down Judgment Day with a series of finishers and secure the pinfall victory. ## WINNERS: R Truth, Miz, and John Cena ## Bronson Reed highlights his victory in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and promises to showcase his dominance against Drew McIntyre, Jey Uso, and Ricochet.## Raw, Smackdown, Stand and Deliver, and Wrestlemania achieve record attendance of 201,924.## Dom expresses surprise over John Cena's appearance and blames Dominik Mysterio for trusting Andrade.## Liv Morgan attacks Rhea Ripley from behind. ## Indi Hartwell (with Candice LeRae) vs Roxanne Perez in a Non-Title Match ## Perez applies a sleeper hold on Indi. Indi counters with a snap mare and shoulder tackle but misses an elbow drop. They trade punches and kicks. Perez attempts a running uppercut but Candice trips her. The referee warns Indi, allowing Perez to capitalize with a rake of the eyes, a kick to the midsection, and her Pop Rox finisher for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Roxanne Perez ## Indi Hartwell receives criticism from Candice LeRae after her loss to Roxanne Perez.## Sami Zayn is congratulated by Jey Uso for his WrestleMania victory.## Roxanne Perez encounters Natalya backstage, hinting at a potential match on NXT.## Sami Zayn acknowledges the fans' support in his victory speech. He praises Gunther's reign and credits his family and Kevin Owens for motivating him.## Imperium (Gunther's associates) interrupt Zayn, claiming he doesn't deserve the title.## Chad Gable joins Zayn's side as Imperium challenges for the Intercontinental Championship. ## Chad Gable and Sami Zayn vs Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser ## The match features fast-paced action with frequent tags and reversals. Vinci applies a wrist lock to Chad, but Chad counters with an armbar. They trade chops and near falls throughout the match.## Kaiser overpowers Chad with a springboard boot and forearms. Sami tags in and gains momentum with elbow strikes and a chop. Vinci regains control with kicks and a European uppercut.## Kaiser and Vinci execute their signature double dropkick combination and maintain control with kicks and a chin lock. Sami fights back with a Blue Thunder Bomb attempt, but Vinci counters.## Kaiser tags in and they hit a series of moves including a sleeper hold and a drop toe hold. Sami breaks free and connects with a Blue Thunder Bomb.## Chad tags in and unleashes a flurry of offense with forearms, kicks, and a diving headbutt. He comes close to victory with a moonsault attempt but misses.## Imperium counters with a belly-to-back suplex and nearly secures the pinfall. In a chaotic sequence, Chad delivers German suplexes to both Kaiser and Vinci.## Sami applies an ankle lock on Vinci, but Kaiser interferes. Chad takes out Kaiser and Sami hits an exploder on Vinci. Sami tags in Chad, who hits Chaos Theory for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Sami Zayn and Chad Gable ## Jey Uso reflects on his personal WrestleMania match against his brother Jimmy. He gears up for his Number One Contender match later tonight.## Ricochet prepares for the main event of Raw.## Andrade, Adam Pearce, Ava, and Nick Aldis discuss the recent draft and their plans for the future.## Chelsea Green expresses frustration over being left out of WrestleMania. Adam Pearce offers her a surprise match. ## Singles Match: Chelsea Green vs Jade Cargill ## Chelsea Green argues that she did not agree to this match. Despite her protest, the match begins. Jade quickly overpowers Green with a bicycle kick and her finisher, the Jaded, to secure the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Jade Cargill ## Sami Zayn congratulates Chad Gable on his performance and offers him a shot at the Intercontinental Championship next week in Montreal. Chad accepts.## Drew McIntyre vents his frustration about his quick loss at WrestleMania and the Money in the Bank cash-in by Damian Priest. He calls Priest a transitional champion and vows to win the title next week.## McIntyre blames CM Punk for interfering in his match and threatens to target Punk's weaknesses. He throws a chair in anger.## Upcoming matches announced: Andrade vs. Dominik Mysterio and Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable (Intercontinental Championship). ## Drew McIntyre vs Ricochet vs Bronson Reed vs Jey Uso in a Number One Contender Match ## Reed dominates early with power moves but gets distracted by the opportunity to pose instead of going for the pin.## Jey targets Reed's injured ribs and utilizes superkicks throughout the match.## Ricochet showcases his high-flying offense with kicks, dives, and innovative counters.## Drew displays his strength with belly-to-belly suplexes and a Michinoku Driver but frustrations lead to missed opportunities.## The match reaches a climax with a series of superkicks involving all four competitors.## Ricochet takes out Reed with a spectacular springboard 450 splash through the announce table.## Jey capitalizes on Drew's distraction by CM Punk to hit a jumping thrust kick, a spear, and a frog splash for the pinfall victory. ## WINNER: Jey Uso ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

A subtle but symbolic shift took place at WrestleMania 40 last night, marking a potential change in direction under the leadership of Paul "Triple H" Levesque. ## For the first time in recent memory, WrestleMania kicked off with a live performance of the U.S. national anthem by singer Coco Jones, replacing the traditional rendition of America the Beautiful.## According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, this change stems from Vince McMahon's personal preference. Meltzer claims McMahon "hated" the national anthem, favoring America the Beautiful instead. With McMahon's recent departure from the company, Triple H appears to be steering WrestleMania in a new direction, embracing a more patriotic opening for the event.## This isn't the only indication of a changing of the guard. WrestleMania 40 also featured surprise appearances from celebrities like Jason Kelce and Lil Wayne, adding a layer of mainstream appeal that may not have been as prevalent under McMahon's leadership.## Fans eagerly await tonight's WrestleMania 40 Night Two to see if more subtle cues emerge hinting at Triple H's vision for the future of WWE.## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...