- Kushida leaves WWE
- Alexa Bliss
- Satnam Singh
- Adam Cole
- Battle of the Belts news
- Rhea Ripley
- Wendy Choo
- New AEW/ROH signings
- Imperium
- Contract news!
2022-04-19 17:16:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Kate loves wrestling weddings.
I do not.
So we're going to debate the merits of what has to be the worst wedding on Raw since the last one they did.
Also, "Vince Gaslighting People" now officially has its own gimmick, Rhea turned heel on Liv (and a very specific section of Twitter), and Cody vs KO ends in the least satisfying way possible. Oh, and Finn got beat for the US Title because he hurt his neck by landing on his feet.
Everything sucks. So Kate and I are going to t...
2022-04-19 03:32:28 +0000 UTC View PostWe're working on learning more, but Fightful Select has learned that Kushida has left WWE.
Early indications that Fightful was given was that his deal expired, though we haven't been given any idea as to whether or not a new one was offered. At least one person in the company was of the belief it was a "budget cut release." We'll work to find out more details.
Kushida became NXT Cruiserweight Champion, and looked to be figured into plans more as of last summer whe...
2022-04-19 01:53:37 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's Raw. Please note that the internal listings have been off quite a bit lately.
The segments are also listed in order
- Cody Rhodes/Seth Rollins promo
- Women's Tag Team Title Match
- Bianca Belair-Sonya Deville promo
- Veer in a squash match
- KO Show featuring EZEKIEL!
- Ezekiel's debut vs. Chad Gable
- RKBro vs. Street Profits
- US Title: Finn Balor vs. Theory
- DOUBLE WE...
2022-04-18 23:35:20 +0000 UTC View PostAlexa Bliss has been off television for the last couple of months, but it came a little earlier than many expected.
Fightful was informed in January that up to 9 vignettes had been filmed for Alexa Bliss' return to the ring and WWE programming, after being sidelined for several months. They culminated in her competing in the Elimination Chamber match, but we're told that even as of that point there was no substantial creative direction for Bliss.
Talent, creative and higher ups th...
2022-04-18 19:00:50 +0000 UTC View PostThe tallest 5-foot-7 person in the world is actually taller.
Rhea Ripley gave Fightful some information that cleared up misconceptions about her height, as she's listed at 5'7". She told us that those were her measurements when she first moved to the United States, but has grown to 5'8.5" since then. She says that she "presents herself as tall" on TV.
She mentioned that she doesn't get much face time with Vince McMahon, as he's a busy guy. However, she does ask him if she did well...
2022-04-18 04:10:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Not so fast on a couple of NXT name changes.
Fightful was contacted by several readers who indicated they'd seen a post on Instagram indicating that Dakota Kai's name would be changed to "Clarice Riverz" and Indi Hartwell's would be changed to "Indiana Hallow," both of which we quickly confirmed weren't true. There are several name changes coming to WWE, but it's in specific circumstances.
WWE has gone back to almost exclusively using their own created names, as opposed to real na...
2022-04-17 22:41:18 +0000 UTC View PostWWE Raw producers for April 11.
- Cody Rhodes vs. Miz: Jamie Noble & Curtis Axel (Joe Hennig)
- Dominik Mysterio vs. Veer: Shane Helms
- Liv Morgan vs. Naomi: Kenny Dykstra
- VIP Lounge: Adam Pearce
- Bianca Belair vs. Zelina: Molly Holly
- RKBro vs. Alpha Academy: Shawn Daivari
- Street Profits vs. Usos: Abyss & Ariya Daivari
Raw Production...
2022-04-17 20:56:36 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - WEST COAST PRO: "Game Related"
- NJPW: "Windy City Riot" results
- GCW: "Devil In A New Dress" results
- NXT UK (4/14) results
- NXT Level Up (4/15) results
- NWA: "Powerrr" (4/12) results
- MLW: "Fusion" (4/14) results
- IMPACT: "Rebellion" predictions
2022-04-17 19:55:57 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned some notes from Battle of the Belts.
- We're told Jonathan Gresham had to be checked out for a concussion following his match with Dalton Castle. He wasn't immediately cleared and we haven't heard of his status. We're told it happened on the gutwrench sequence early in the match.
- We have not been told if Dalton Castle has signed with the company as of yet.
- In the short-term, we're told Satnam Singh is to continue appearing on AEW programming, ...
2022-04-17 01:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostI need to correct a story we ran tonight regarding Satnam Singh's debut. We incorrectly reported that Jerry Lynn pitched this angle. I apologize for the error, and we'll do better moving forward. -- SRS.
2022-04-16 23:51:38 +0000 UTC View Post
!!!WITH KATE HENSLER!!!
STARTING RIGHT AFTER THE SD REVIEW
SmackDown was about nothing tonight.
We already knew RKBro was going to accept the Usos' challenge, because we're not stupid. This "story" took up the opening 15 minutes and the last half hour of the show.
The only major development on the show was Drew Gulak "auditioning" to become a backstage interviewer, which lead to Charlotte putting him in the Figure 8 and making him scream "I quit."
I wanna quit, too....
2022-04-16 03:07:45 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's Smackdown tapings, subject to change.
- LA Knight will be managing Mace in a dark match against Erik
- RKBro promo with the Usos is scheduled to open the show.
- Rhea Ripley vs. Sasha Banks. Liv Morgan and Naomi are slated to be ringside
- Madcap Moss vs. Humberto Carrillo
- Charlotte interview that is for some reason listed as featuring Drew Gulak
- Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn
- IC T...
2022-04-15 23:32:05 +0000 UTC View PostOver the past couple of months, Fightful has reported that Jonathan Gresham was AEW bound of sorts.
Fightful has confirmed that in addition to the likes of Kaun and Toa Liona, Jonathan Gresham was in fact signed to an AEW contract that will see him perform for the Ring of Honor brand. On Saturday's Battle Of The Belts he's actually defending the ROH Title on an AEW show against Dalton Castle.
In addition, Gresham is working next weekend's IMPACT Wrestling Rebellion PPV.
We'v...
2022-04-15 19:56:45 +0000 UTC View Post
SRS is in the BOX BREAK BUSINESS!!!!
2022-04-15 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe Juice was loose, but now he's....looser?
A couple of months ago, Fightful Select reported that charismatic star Juice Robinson was a free agent after his NJPW deal expired after January 31. We asked for an update on the situation, and Robinson tells Fightful he extended his deal three months, which he also mentioned in an interview with F4W. However, this weekend at Windy City Riot is the last match he'll...
2022-04-15 04:15:25 +0000 UTC View PostSince last night's AEW Dynamite finish, Grapsody's Will Washington revealed that much of the motivation to debut Singh was to bridge a gap between AEW, Eurovision, and Discovery, and help the Indian market expand.
Fightful Select spoke to numerous members of the roster, none of which thought the debut was executed well, but many of which believed that the business side of the decision was a good one.
Se...
2022-04-14 21:34:44 +0000 UTC View Post
- AEW video game
- Cody Rhodes
- Satnam Singh
- No WWE firings
- AEW women's booking
- IMPACT news
- WWE's PPV in the UK
- Callups
- Unifying titles
2022-04-14 17:35:20 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys! Q&A time
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2022-04-14 15:34:48 +0000 UTC View PostStephen Jensen and Jeremy Lambert spoke to Speedball Mike Bailey for a new interview on the Spotlight. You can check out some early notes below.
- Bailey says he didn't pick his "Brass Monkey" theme in C4, but he liked it because it didn't sound like a conventional wrestling theme song.
- He says that he kicks his hands while making his way to the ring as a way to stay warm before the much.
- They asked him about how some of his moves came about. He came up with the Flamingo...
2022-04-14 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostAEW Dynamite saw an end that left many fans confused, with the debut of Satnam Singh attacking Samoe Joe.
Grapsody's Will Washington has learned that the move to debut Singh was done intentionally after the Discovery-Warnermedia merger as a big angle for Eurosport. Discovery owns Eurosport, which is also All Elite Wrestling's India TV partner. The idea on AEW's behalf was to debut Satnam Singh on a big stage to create a diverse platform with the story set up via Ring of Honor Supercard ...
2022-04-14 06:32:35 +0000 UTC View PostThe All Elite Wrestling video game could be coming way sooner than expected.
Fightful Select has learned that as of this week, there was a tentative internal release date for late September for AEW's upcoming console video game. We were told that there was plenty of work to be done then, but that the plan has long been for the game to release this year, and that September is widely regarded as the target as o...
2022-04-13 20:04:17 +0000 UTC View PostIt seems like only yesterday the Good Brothers were big impending free agents.
Well it wasn't, it was 2019, and they re-signed with WWE, but were unfortunately released a few months later. Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows look to head back to the negotiating table now that a couple of years have passed, as they have deals coming up very soon.
Fightful Select has learned that the Good Brothers' deals run for about another three months, as they're up on July 17. They debuted for IMPACT...
2022-04-13 16:24:36 +0000 UTC View Post
JIMMY VAN IS BACK! But still, please watch
- AEW video game
- Bray Wyatt
- Ludwig Klaus, Theory, Raquel Rodriguez
- Ezekiel-Elias
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ILfyOgoGCrc
2022-04-13 16:23:18 +0000 UTC View PostWe have more notes from our Adam Cole interview this week
Cole tells us he wondered if getting a new theme song would work, because so many fans had got used to what he had in NXT and ROH. Cole says that he gave Mikey Rukus an idea of how he wanted the song to sound and 24 hours later, he had the song we hear today.
Cole was asked about the ongoing Bullet Club civil war. He said that he hopes that it all ends with everyone in the group getting along, having a great time and being ...
2022-04-13 16:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostFightful spoke to Adam Cole for a new interview ahead of his title match with Hangman Page on Rampage.
Cole started by saying that he was happy that Triple H had recovered, and was so lucky to learn from him, and called him a mentor. He said that he admires Triple H and thinks the world of him.
He told us that it was important for him to leave WWE on good terms, not just because it was WWE, but because he thinks it's the right way to go out anywhere. He said it was a no brainer to...
2022-04-13 02:17:33 +0000 UTC View PostWendy Choo is locked down.
The former Mei Ying and Karen Q, Wendy Choo signed an extension with WWE in 2021, we're told. Following her performance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, Fightful was contacted by a higher up in WWE, who noted that the company "locked her down with a new deal last year," although the length of the contract was not revealed.
Fightful learned that Choo was offered a new deal well before returning to WWE television as a member of Tian Sha, and the deal ...
2022-04-12 21:32:24 +0000 UTC View PostFightful spoke to Imperium for what was one of their last interviews before splitting, and two of them heading to the main roster.
The former WALTER, Gunther, said that he loves Malcolm Bivens' social media threats to him and finds Bivens very entertaining. However, if Bivens wants a slap or two, they can definitely make that happen.
Fabian Aichner said there have been a lot of changes in their scenery over the years, but it's important that they stay true to themselves. The now-L...
2022-04-12 13:23:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Cody Rhodes is probably going to feud with Seth Rollins until SummerSlam, but he's got a quick Raw pit stop tonight to carry the Miz to a 3 and a half Star match.
Damian Priest turned a Raw match into an episode of Dark.
Veer keeps coming on Shamrock Shake, and Ezekiel remains a dirty, filthy liar.
Bianca's got a new challenger, and it's both a fantastic and a terrible choice.
Plus, the main event segment was booked by a wrestler right before it started.
...
2022-04-12 03:55:40 +0000 UTC View Post