In case you haven't noticed, Bobby Fish isn't a big fan of CM Punk.
Fish left AEW this summer, and immediately began criticizing Punk. Whether it be what Fish claimed was his attitude backstage, his offense, or anything else, Fish began taking aim at the AEW talent. Specifically, Fish claimed to NBC Boston that CM Punk was a "cunt" after their October 2021 match that happened early in Fish's run.
However, there's much more to that story. Even backstage detractors of Punk reached o...
2022-09-11 16:30:59 +0000 UTC
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Something to Smile About: Glass Half Full
I think Sting said it best.
“The only thing for sure, is nothing is for sure.”
When he said it, he was referencing himself during a very uncertain and aggressively evolving landscape in World Championship Wrestling long ago. The thing about wrestling though is that it’s almost always uncertain and aggressively evolving. 2022 might just be the year that truly is best defined above all others by this very same ominous statement. ...
2022-09-11 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Rob Wilkins is back with another Fightful Select Exclusive Retro Review. @Throwback978 joins Rob as they review NXT Takeover: Battle for Brooklyn from August 22nd, 2015. WWE Hall of Fame Member Jushin "Thunder" Liger wrestled for in WWE for the first time at NXT Takeover: Battle for Brooklyn.
Check out our full Retro Review Archive with dozens of shows on the Retro Review tag.
VIDEO: https://www....
2022-09-11 13:01:03 +0000 UTC
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- We're told John Morrison is set to debut an unusual gimmick in AAA soon, but don't have any additional details on what that may be. He's been sidelined with an injury.
- Last week, PWInsider followed up our report on Lady Frost asking for her release, saying that IMPACT claimed they wanted her to put over Masha Slamovich before leaving. IMPACT Wrestling sources also claimed that to us. However, we also heard the same that communication was ceased between Frost and IMPACT shortly after...
2022-09-10 18:43:09 +0000 UTC
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For now, that's a wrap on the weekly Figure Haul series.
Thank you for over a year, and 50+ episodes!! We'll be back in the future with specials!
2022-09-10 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Danny Limelight is a free agent, and we've learned a little more about his exit from MLW.
We're told that Limelight was on an exclusive paid-per appearance deal that was originally set to run through June of 2023. However, Limelight looked to secure his release after what he tells us was simply "bad timing." Limelight was a member of the group 5150, but unfortunately, health issues to Konnan and injuries to his tag team partner Slice Boogie derailed plans for the group.
We're told...
2022-09-10 15:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select has learned of the following Smackdown plans tonight. Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers, and if you screenshot this and repost it on social media, you have to buy SRS a year's worth of melatonin.
- Brawling Brutes vs. Imperium.
- Usos promo with Sami Zayn and Drew McIntyre
- Non Title: Boujee & Badass vs. Toxic Attraction
- Top Contender: Ronda Rousey vs. Lacey Evans vs. Natalya vs. Sonya Deville vs. Xia Li
- Street Profi...
2022-09-09 23:32:33 +0000 UTC
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New Episode of Coexisting After Dark w/ Rob and Maggie and our Special Guest is none other than a Fightful favorite! Jeff Hawkins!
Youtube Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Vavs2R91c
2022-09-09 20:15:01 +0000 UTC
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Several top wrestlers held a talent meeting at AEW Dynamite on September 7, as Fightful Select reported.
Bryan Danielson, Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley conducted a talent meeting for wrestlers, managers, announcers and referees before AEW Dynamite. Details from the actual meeting are few and far between, as several that were to be in attendance spoke highly of it. One talent said "those were the right people to call a meeting like that at that time, and for it to resonate well." Everyone...
2022-09-09 17:50:22 +0000 UTC
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SRS is back for a live q&a
video: https://youtu.be/8xdQgPZU9Zs
2022-09-09 17:18:13 +0000 UTC
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Fightful spoke with Tommaso Ciampa about his call-up to WWE.
Ciampa told us that for a long time he felt as if his career was ending soon, and now he doesn't feel that way with his neck. Instead, he now feels like he just finished the first half of his career, because he's learned to wrestle with it and not be in pain. He said a lot of things changed, from the world, his life and maturity that made him open to going to Raw/Smackdown.
With his standout interview on Raw Talk, Ciampa...
2022-09-08 21:23:32 +0000 UTC
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We've learned more about Bobby Fish leaving All Elite Wrestling.
Bobby Fish and AEW had entered discussions about possibly renewing his deal, and there was said to be some interest on both sides about continuing the relationship. However, the two sides couldn't come to terms financially and parted ways. We were told that AEW thought it was somewhat amicable until Fish's tweets about Punk/AEW. Fish remains friendly with many in the company. We're told that there wasn't much by the way of...
2022-09-08 19:37:01 +0000 UTC
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We've learned more about AEW Dynamite, the CM Punk/Elite situation, and more.
It comes as no surprise based on the content that unfolded on AEW Dynamite, but there were no explicit mentions of the situation or the parties involved in the Brawl Out 2022 situation permitted. This went for commentary, in promos, on social media or elsewhere.
In the days that have followed the recalling of the stories, those that have been in touch with CM Punk and Ace Steel have softened on the stanc...
2022-09-08 18:41:44 +0000 UTC
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Last night we gave you what we've heard CM Punk/Ace Steel's side of the AEW All Out confrontation. Now we've heard the account from the other side. Please note, this is one side of the story.
Sources close to the Young Bucks/Kenny Omega side of things say that the Young Bucks went to talk to CM Punk, as he'd outlined they should do if they had a problem. The claim was that they opened the door -- not kicking it in as claimed by the other side -- and before Matt Jackson could say anythin...
2022-09-08 01:05:12 +0000 UTC
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There were a lot of questions surrounding Ricky Starks after his quick loss at AEW All Out 2022 to Will Hobbs.
Fightful Select learned ahead of the show that Will Hobbs was in line for a push, but weren't given any indication that the match would be as abbreviated as it was. We were told by AEW sources that Ricky Starks and Hobbs had more time budgeted for it, but the match went light on time. We're working t...
2022-09-07 22:00:25 +0000 UTC
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AEW has a talent meeting.
After Wrestling Observer reported that AEW Champion CM Punk was in Chicago, and not in Buffalo, it was also revealed that he and Ace Steel would have a zoom call with officials at 4 PM EST. That isn't the only meeting however.
We're told that an AEW talent meeting was set to take place at 4:15 PM EST, with talent, referees, coaches and announcers. Bryan Danielson, Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley were set to lead the meeting. Chris Jericho had been compliment...
2022-09-07 21:08:31 +0000 UTC
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SRS & Jimmy Van keep the party going at 4 PM EST!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/0emp0-qDWKg
2022-09-07 18:12:40 +0000 UTC
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It looks like Malakai Black is effectively done with AEW for now.
Fightful Select reported last week that Malakai Black had asked for his AEW release in August, but that the request was not granted. AEW in an official capacity had told us the rumors that he was gone from the company weren't true, but it would seem they changed their stance.
Numerous talent informed is that they've been told that Malakai Black is done with the company for the foreseeable future, with many saying th...
2022-09-07 17:33:54 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select has learned more about the fight that went down at AEW All Out, as being told to people close to the Ace Steel-CM Punk side of things.
Per the Punk/Steel side of things -- After the scrum, The Young Bucks approached Punk's locker room, and Punk wasn't answering the door after having been in a long match, bloodied, and finished with an emotional scrum. The Bucks were said to have pounded on the door, with claims that they "kicked the door down." According to Pu...
2022-09-06 22:44:53 +0000 UTC
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The latest on CM Punk, Ace Steel, Young Bucks and Kenny Omega.
It was confirmed to us that Ace Steel bit Kenny Omega, CM Punk threw punches, and a chair hit Nick Jackson in the eye. However, there are conflicting views on who started it. Some we spoke with believed that Punk should have expected to be confronted after the things he said. Another person said that Omega and Young Bucks aggressively approached the locker room in what Punk could have construed as a 3-on-1 attack. We're told...
2022-09-06 17:36:34 +0000 UTC
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SRS is here LIVE at 2 PM EST!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/j1GzauQlbag
2022-09-06 17:14:11 +0000 UTC
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We've learned more about the AEW brawl after All Out.
PWInsider has reported that after the scrum, he returned to his locker room, where Young Bucks and Kenny Omega confronted him. We can confirm that Punk and Young Bucks had a physical altercation, but haven't heard the same for Omega. Instead, Omega and Ace Steel were said to have had one, as mentioned earlier.
We're told that "Ace Steel shoot cracked Nick Jackson with a chair," with another person saying they think he's lucky t...
2022-09-06 02:14:18 +0000 UTC
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Hey, so we'll probably talk about Dark Shamrock Shake, and the return of the Brong Strongman, and whatever nonsense happens with the Miz vs Lashley cage match, but I have no doubt the conversation will turn to AEW's Backstage Brawl, which threatens to cast a pallor over what might have been viewed as a successful weekend.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kY36cGnwRDs
2022-09-06 01:41:02 +0000 UTC
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CM Punk's media scrum caught the attention of EVPs in AEW, but also wrestlers around the industry.
There were numerous WWE talent that reached out to Fightful to get the notes of what all went down, as well as details behind the skirmish at AEW All Out. A top WWE star said that they believe that the CM Punk that they knew years ago is being highlighted.
Another WWE talent said that if it was a work, it was one of the most elaborate works they've ever seen. A third talent said much...
2022-09-06 00:55:43 +0000 UTC
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What's up you guys? SRS here. I haven't done one of these in a while, but with an explosion of new subs, lets talk some wrestling. I'll be in here answering some things tonight
We're open to possibly doing a Select discord in the future too, if the community wants it.
A reminder that at 10k subscriptions:
- Denise's horrible Bron Breakker interview releases
- Will Washington SHOWS FEET
- Maggie from Coexisting stops smoking.
- Jeremy and Cher BATTLE R...
2022-09-05 23:49:02 +0000 UTC
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FightfulSelect.com has learned the following plans for WWE Raw. Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers, and please avoid screenshotting and reposting this on social media.
- Edge in ring promo
- Top Contender Match: Street Profits vs. New Day vs. Alpha Academy vs. Los Lotharios.
- Non title: Boujee & Badass vs. Doudrop & Nikki ASH
- Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory
- Clash at the Castle Recaps
- Damage CTRL promo
2022-09-05 23:29:11 +0000 UTC
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A lot of rumors and details about the AEW post-scrum skirmish have emerged.
After CM Punk's AEW scrum where he buried Colt Cabana, Young Bucks, Hangman Page and others, he returned backstage where we're told an altercation occurred. The EVPs (Kenny Omega, Young Bucks) were still in the building and we're told that there were numerous people that had to intervene. That's where the details of the situation get foggy. Wrestling Observer has noted that CM Punk started the issues by swinging...
2022-09-05 22:36:45 +0000 UTC
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Tonight's WWE Raw is from Kansas City, and we've learned some of the early plans.
As announced, Bobby Lashley is set to defend the United States Title in a cage match. We're told this is a part of Triple H's ongoing plan to help establish the United States Title as a credible prize on the program.
New Day are scheduled for the show, as they'll be involved in a program surrounding the world tag team titles. The Usos weren't able to travel overseas for Clash at the Castle.
Rum...
2022-09-05 17:52:03 +0000 UTC
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SRS and Jimmy are doing a live show to talk about exactly what you want to talk about, and the rumors around it.
Podcast: https://youtu.be/jNTIksQdd1k
2022-09-05 17:21:57 +0000 UTC
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CM Punk garnered an incredible amount of heat for his comments at the AEW All Out post-show scrum.
For the record, Fightful originally reported the Punk-Cabana news this year, and we've never spoken to Kenny Omega or the Young Bucks outside of interviews. The story emerged from talent frustrated, and under the impression that Punk and Cabana's ill will towards one another cost the well-liked Cabana a job he was enjoying. Tony Khan denied that was the reason this past week. Cabana event...
2022-09-05 05:49:21 +0000 UTC
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