Some stuff happened on Raw, and I'm sure we'll talk about that, but really, who cares?
IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
But yeah, honestly, along with everything else, getting old SUCKS.
So make me happy by hanging out in the chat.
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2022-09-27 01:54:23 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a Monday night edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- BATTLE SLAM: "Aftermath" live recap
- IMPACT: "Victory Road" results
- IMPACT **TV TAPING SPOILERS**
- BLP: "Turbo Graps 24" results
- GCW: "Shooting Star" results
- NXT Level Up (9/23) results
- NWA: "Powerrr" (9/20) results
- WEST COAST PRO: "Walk Among Us" results
2022-09-27 01:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned plans for tonight's WWE Raw.
PLEASE BE COGNIZANT OF THOSE WHO WISH TO AVOID SPOILERS! If you repost this on social media, you have to pay SRS' taxes.
- Bianca Belair promo, Alexa Bliss and Asuka are to be involved
- Bianca Belair vs. IYO SKY
- Seth Rollins promo, Rollins vs. Rey Mysterio
- Johnny Gargano & Kevin Owens vs. Alpha Academy
- Omos vs. Locals
- Miz & Dexter Lumis segment
- Doudrop vs. Nikki ASH<...
2022-09-26 23:43:56 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has news on AEW names and WWE's attempts to contact them.
We can confirm that Swerve Strickland was contacted by WWE, but referred them to his attorney, and had no interest in returning to the company at the time. We were given the indication that he was contacted as a part of the reformed Hit Row pitch. However, we were told that as of now, Keith Lee has not been contacted by WWE, contrary to rumors.
A popular DARK TWITTER internet rumor was that before Bobby Fish had as...
2022-09-26 20:53:06 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned some early creative notes for tonight's WWE Raw.
- Riddle vs. Damian Priest
- Alpha Academy vs. Gargano & Owens
- AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn
- Rey Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins
- Bianca Belair vs. IYO SKY
- Austin Theory, Bobby Lashley, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, MVP, Bayley, Dakota Kai are all scheduled to be in town for the show.
- A wrestler will use the American flag in their entrance...
2022-09-26 17:51:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe Weekender's Stephen Jensen speaks to Baron Black at BattleSlam!!
2022-09-26 17:13:42 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following producers for WWE Raw 9/19:
- Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins: Michael Hayes
- Damage CTRL Celebration: Petey Williams
- Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory: Shawn Daivari
- Brawling Brutes promo: Shane Helms
- Judgment Day vs. Rey Mysterio & Matt Riddle: Jamie Noble
- Miz TV: Jason Jordan
- Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley: Petey Williams
Smackdown Producers 9/23:
- Bloodline Acknowledgement Ceremony: Michael Hayes 2022-09-26 04:02:37 +0000 UTC View Post
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Conor “The Notorious” McGregoris 5’9” and weighs in at 155 pounds. Former Ultimate Fighting Champion featherweight and lightweight champion. Defeated José Aldo at UFC 194 for the UFC Featherweight Championship in a knockout, which is the fastest victory in UFC title fight history. At UFC 205, McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarezfor th...
2022-09-25 20:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostBuddy Matthews may be done with AEW for a while, or at least on his way out, sources familiar with the situation tell Fightful.
After this week's AEW Rampage Grand Slam, Fightful was informed that the Great Muta spot was a way to write Buddy Matthews off television for the time being. We weren't given context as to whether or not Matthews was being released, but had heard numerous times over the previous couple of months that he'd expressed dissatisfaction regarding his situation. Speci...
2022-09-25 16:37:32 +0000 UTC View PostBy Scott Edwards
In an interview with Fightful, TJPW’s Yuka Sakazaki discussed a number of topics ahead of the promotion’s signature event — Wrestle Princess III. Sakazaki will be main eventing the show as she challenges Shoko Nakajima for the Princess of Princess Championship. Among the topics Sakazaki discussed were her changing her style depending on where she wrestles, being a part of the first PWG women’s match in a decade, and so much more.
Sakazaki explained that he...
2022-09-24 21:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostFigthful Select has learned the following coaches for AEW Rampage Grand Slam matches.
- House of Black vs. Darby Allin & Sting: BJ Whitmer & Luther
- 2point0 VS. Hook & Action Bronson: QT Marshall
- Tony Nese & Josh Woods vs. Wardlow & Samoa Joe: Pat Buck & Ariya Daivari
- Jungle Boy vs. Rey Fenix: Sonjay Dutt
- Sammy Guevara vs. Eddie Kingston: Christopher Daniels & Serpentico
- Diamante vs. Jade Cargill: Madison Rayne
- G...
2022-09-24 16:58:01 +0000 UTC View PostIf you couldn't tell, the flash paper segment on last night's episode of Smackdown did not go as planned.
We're told that very clearly, the flash paper was not ready for live TV and didn't work in a moment where it needed to catch enough of someone's face to sell. Word got delivered to Karrion Kross to keep going. He and Drew McIntyre improvised the rest of what happened.
We're told that the flash paper was actually brought with the team that took the company jet to Smackdow...
2022-09-24 02:25:47 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Smackdown.
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- Bloodline Acknowledgement Ceremony
- Liv Morgan vs. Lacey Evans
- Sami Zayn, Ricochet, Moss and Solo Sikoa will have a segment backstage
- New Day vs. Maximum Male Models
- Braun Strowman vs. Otis 2022-09-23 23:46:50 +0000 UTC View Post
As reported on Fightful Select last month, several AEW talent have been contacted by WWE, or those working with WWE about potential returns to the company.
At the time, Fightful had heard that a former WWE talent had been contacted by WWE talent relations, referred the contact to their attorney, and informed AEW management of the contact. AEW sources confirmed this, and higher ups have spoken of it numerous t...
2022-09-23 22:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Join COEXISTING After Dark's w/ Rob Wilkins and Maggie as they talk to Fightful and Fightful Overbooked's Special Guest Alexis Cardoza.
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Fightful has learned some creative plans ahead of tonight's WWE Smackdown. PLEASE BE COGNIZANT OF PEOPLE WHO WISH TO AVOID SPOILERS!!!
- One source indicated to Fightful that tonight's show is scheduled to have a lot of "action," alluding to spots on the show. Another source we spoke with said there had been plans to use a "fire paper" and a table spot on the show, as well as setting up a potential strap match.
- In super important Bloodline news, as of Thursday night, Sami ...
2022-09-23 18:05:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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Thank you! 2022-09-23 17:37:48 +0000 UTC View Post
AEW has added a couple of coaches.
Many know about the coaches listed on the AEW roster -- Jerry Lynn, Pat Buck, as well as Dean Malenko, Madison Rayne, and active wrestlers like QT Marshall, Ariya Daivari, among others. We've also learned of some more active wrestlers that have been helping out.
"The Original Death Dealer" Luther hasn't competed in AEW since May when an injury sidelined him. However, he's since been cleared and appeared earlier in September at SOS Cast Away. Howe...
2022-09-22 19:29:30 +0000 UTC View PostFightful's Scott Edwards had a chance to interview Pro Wrestling NOAH's Keiji Muto, who will be retiring from professional wrestling in February after a nearly 40-year career. Some of the main talking points from Muto include how he balanced being Keiji Muto and The Great Muta, his match and relationship with Kaito Kiyomiya, and how he will look back at his career.
When talking about balancing between being himself or The Great Muta, Muto explained them as rivals. Muto made the point th...
2022-09-22 17:10:28 +0000 UTC View PostPaige, here! Or Saraya.
The former WWE Divas Champion Paige has been a free agent for almost three months since her WWE contract expired, and the landscape of wrestling has changed significantly since then.
Saraya hasn't wrestled since the start of July when her contract was up, though she has agreed to some appearances. She has stated that she's not opposed to wrestling, but it has to be the right situation, after a neck injury forced her to retire after a brief December 2017 ret...
2022-09-21 20:44:21 +0000 UTC View PostIn what is becoming something of a regularity, All Elite Wrestling held another talent meeting before the AEW Dynamite Grand Slam show.
We're still working to gain details about who spoke at the meeting, but those we heard from in attendance said that it was very positive and effectively served as a pep talk for the roster ahead of a major show. The talent meetings held since All Out have seemed to resonate well with roster and staff that we've spoken to.
A longtime AEW tale...
2022-09-21 20:36:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Join Rob Wilkins of Coexisting with Rob & Maggie as he previews AEW's big event taking place at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York.
PAC (c) vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW All-Atlantic Championship
Swerve in Our Glory (c) vs. The Acclaimed for the AEW World Tag Team Championship
Toni Storm (c) vs. Serena Deeb vs. Athena vs. Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. for the AEW Interim Women’s World Championship
Claudio Castagnoli (...
2022-09-21 19:37:01 +0000 UTC View PostThere are some more positive changes to WWE, specifically for their employees.
Fightful Select has learned that on Tuesday, Stephanie McMahon, Nick Khan and Triple H held an all-employee meeting that seemingly helped boost morale within the company, a concentrated effort from the trio.
Employees were informed that their paid holiday schedule would be significantly expanded, with the company adding Veteran's Day, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving eve, as well as a floating holiday to the 20...
2022-09-20 21:02:53 +0000 UTC View PostSeveral WWE names have changed internally within WWE, and we've been asked to clarify some more.
As seen, Matt Riddle and Austin Theory both got their full names back upon Triple H's regime taking over. We actually had heard that both were fine with proceeding with just one name, but we've got updates on some others.
As reported by Fightful Select recently, Tommaso Ciampa also regained his first name that he used both in NXT and on the indies. However, there are numerous that do n...
2022-09-20 20:29:31 +0000 UTC View Post- Bray Wyatt/White Rabbit rumors
- BITEGATE
- AEW Suspensions
- NWA meeting
- Backstage Raw/SD notes
- Skye Blue
- IMPACT contracts up
2022-09-20 20:16:55 +0000 UTC View PostOver the last week, "White Rabbit" teases have caused incredible speculation within WWE, specifically pointed at Bray Wyatt. Fightful has been asking around, and so far the majority of WWE is left in the dark.
So far, no talent or on-screen staff that we've heard back from have been informed of what exactly the White Rabbit references are about, though almost unanimous reaction is the speculation that it is related to Bray Wyatt. Fightful had reported recently that higher ups in the com...
2022-09-20 19:29:14 +0000 UTC View Post
WarGames is coming to Survivor Series, and apparently, the era of Brand Supremacy is at an end. AND THERE WAS MUCH REJOICING.
But that's pretty much where the rejoicing ends.
(Unless they give the MITB Briefcase to Johnny Gargano.)
Because whatever the hell is going on with Miz & Dexter Lumis is still going on, somehow.
Everything still kinda sucks. Even if it does suck less. Let's talk about it.
Fightful has learned the following WWE Raw plans for tonight.
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- US Title: Lashley vs. Seth Rollins
- Damage CTRL championship celebration
- Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory
- Brawling Brutes promo
- Street Profits vs. Brawling Brutes
- Rey Mysterio & Riddle vs. Judgment Day
- Miz TV with Dexter Lumis
- AJ Style...
2022-09-19 23:46:43 +0000 UTC View PostBelow are notes from Grapsody's interview with Maria Kanellis. If aggregating the interview, we encourage you to wait until its public release on Tuesday for full context.
- Maria is on a per-appearance deal with IMPACT until October 8. “It’s so hard to make decisions moving forward.” Says she’s talked to Tony Khan and Triple H. Recently talked to WOW.
- Jokes she never wanted to be a promoter, just wanted opportunities. Has always been fighting for more opportunities.
... 2022-09-19 18:55:36 +0000 UTC View PostIMPACT Wrestling has a few contracts coming up, including some champions.
As mentioned earlier this year, Mia Yim signed with the company into October, but she's not the only one. Maria Kanellis confirmed to Grapsody that she's currently signed with IMPACT Wrestling through Bound For Glory. She also noted that she'd had contact over the past year with WWE, AEW and WOW Women of Wrestling. We're not sure of the specific context of those conversation.
Maria isn't the only deal coming...
2022-09-19 17:53:08 +0000 UTC View Post