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Coming off a TERRIBLE Royal Rumble, a pretty good episode of Raw, if you don't count all the stupid stuff.
But the biggest problem is that we are headed for certain doom at Elimination Chamber.
I HAVE FORESEEN IT.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ukJS8nijXq4
2022-02-01 05:13:58 +0000 UTC View PostBetter late than never, here are the plans for WWE Raw as of right before the show, which are subject to change as always
- Bobby Lashley kicks it off
- Nikki ASH vs. Rhea Ripley
- Alexa Bliss vignette
- Mysterios/Miz backstage segment leading to Miz vs. Dominik Mysterio
- KO Show, which leads to Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory in an Elimination Chamber qualifier
- Montez Ford vs. Dolph Ziggler
- SCOOTER RACE
- Bianca Belair vs. Carmella. This is ...
2022-02-01 01:10:17 +0000 UTC View PostFightful spoke to Scotty 2 Hotty, also known as former WWE NXT coach, Scott Garland.
Garland told us that he'd been considering leaving WWE for over six months until it all boiled over, saying he wasn't having fun anymore. He cited a lot of the changes they weren't expecting with NXT, as well as the mass firings as a reason he lost a lot of his joy for the job. Garland also believes that having a limited number of coaches and trainers present doesn't necessarily promote individuality. G...
2022-01-31 19:38:00 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys! SRS here. I'm still getting a ton of news emerging from the Royal Rumble, and that story likely won't be ready until Tuesday. As a result, the Backstage Report Podcast will be dropping Tuesday this week as well, as to cover all of the Royal Rumble news. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you guys for your support.
2022-01-31 19:33:42 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - ICW NHB: "No Holds Barred Volume 21"
- IMPACT (1/27) results
- NXT UK (1/27) results
- 205 LIVE (1/28) results
- NWA: "PowerrrSurge" (1/25) results
- MLW: "Blood & Thunder" / "Fusion" **SPOILERS**
- PWG: "BOLA 2022" Night 1 results
- BTE: "Ironic" recap
2022-01-30 23:29:47 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following producers for WWE Raw and Smackdown
- LA Knight's dark match was produced by Pat Buck, while Abyss produced Roderick Strong's.
- Michael Hayes produced the Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley segment.
- Bianca Belair vs. Zelina Vega was produced by Shawn Daivari & Molly Holly
- Abyss was credited as the producer for the Spelling Bee and <...
2022-01-30 21:26:12 +0000 UTC View PostCharlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey has been the plan for WrestleMania, as Wrestling Observer reported ahead of the Royal Rumble. Fightful has learned more about the situation.
Word has been going around since Monday's Raw that this was the penciled in program for the two at WrestleMania, with Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair the planned feud at the time on the Raw side of things. As often is the case with pro wrestling and creative plans, they can change on a whim.
We're told by WWE so...
2022-01-30 08:29:19 +0000 UTC View Post
It's a special #TeamKaLex SOUR GRAPS AFTER PARTY for the Royal Rumble.
It's also the 250th Episode of SOUR GRAPS!
A DOUBLE SOUR-LEBRATION!
Even though, as always, everything sucks.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/p3wKD_uW5vc
2022-01-30 03:47:17 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following producers for the 2022 Royal Rumble event
- Michael Hayes and Petey Williams produced the Universal Championship match between Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns
- Finlay, Shane Helms, Molly Holly, Pat Buck, and Michael Hayes produced the Women’s Royal Rumble Match.
- Pat Buck and Shawn Daivari produced The Raw Women's Championship match between Becky Lynch and Doudrop
- Michael Hayes and Jason Jordan produced the WWE Champion...
Hey guys, SRS here. I'm in St. Louis for the Rumble. Let's chat about the show
2022-01-29 22:27:27 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that there was interest from WWE in bringing in Lana for the Royal Rumble. She's not been spotted in town. We also haven't heard reports of Asuka or Kairi Sane being seen, though all have been discussed internally. Shane McMahon was out and about Friday evening, and has helped produce Royal Rumble matches in the past. Bad Bunny was headed to St. Louis early Saturday for his participation in the show.
There were rehearsals late in the week, and alternates are on hand...
2022-01-29 17:57:26 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's Smackdown, which are subject to change
- Charlotte in ring promo
- Ricochet & Cesaro vs. Sheamus & Ridge Holland
- Seth Rollins interview
- Naomi vs. Sonya Deville.
- IN ZAYN, including Nakamura, Boogs, Jinder Mahal and Shanky that will turn into a match
- New Day vs. Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss
- Seth Rollins has a message for Reigns
- Seth Rollins & Vikinig Raiders vs. The B...
2022-01-29 01:01:36 +0000 UTC View PostSasha Banks has been sidelined for the last four weeks, but WWE is planning on her being back ahead of the publicly announced schedule.
Fightful has learned that Sasha Banks is ahead of the 6-8 week timetable that was announced when she was injured. Banks hasn't appeared on WWE programming after being injured on a January 2 live event.
WWE creative was told shortly after the injury that she wouldn't be factored in to the Royal Rumble plans, but we're told that is far from se...
2022-01-29 00:55:10 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned several more notes for Royal Rumble week.
- WWE currently has a ring set up in a private area for rehearsals, which has been a tradition over the last several years.
- We're told that the traditional lead producer on the women's side was to be different for this year's match, as of earlier this week. That could always change. TJ Wilson wasn't listed on internal producer lists for Raw or Smackdown.
- Molly Holly is already in town, and has been ...
SRS takes a look at an AEW figure he didn't even realize he'd ordered
2022-01-28 17:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Rob and Maggie have a ton to talk about this week. Will they Coexist?
- Keith Lee
- Cody Rhodes
- Ronda Rousey
- AJ Styles
- The Royal Rumble
- The Cooper Effect
- Bar Stories
- Jokes
Note: Audio will be uploaded this weekend
Talent is already filtering in to St. Louis for Royal Rumble weekend activities
PWInsider noted that Undertaker and Michelle McCool are in St. Louis for the Royal Rumble weekend, which Fightful Select can confirm. Sarah Logan also was seen by fans in St. Louis, as her husband is still on the WWE roster. Several WWE Raw talent are also slated to arrive tonight for media events in the morning. Others on the brand aren't scheduled for media, and don't arrive til later in the evening. ...
The Olympic Hero is headed to St. Louis.
Fightful confirmed with WWE sources that former WWE Champion and WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle is set to be in St. Louis, the site of the WWE Royal Rumble. We've not heard any additional details regarding what the plan is for Angle. In addition to the Royal Rumble, WWE has community events, press events, and content set to film in St. Louis, which we've been told to expect him to be a part of as well. It's worth noting that he's a part of Conrad T...
2022-01-27 20:35:16 +0000 UTC View Post
SRS gives you a bonus Figure Haul video!!
2022-01-27 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostJohnny Gargano isn't All Elite.
While he was trending on Twitter today, Gargano didn't appear on AEW Dynamite Beach Break in his hometown of Cleveland. AEW hadn't teased the possibility of a debut whatsoever, though some fans expected it to happen regardless. We're told that Gargano has had contact with some people in AEW, but we haven't heard if there have been formal conversations or negotiations about coming in. Either way, we're told that Johnny Gargano had made it clear to anyone i...
2022-01-27 03:41:47 +0000 UTC View PostMany possibilities for Royal Rumble entrants have been discussed, and Fightful has learned of another that has been thrown around quite a bit of late.
Kairi Sane hasn't competed for WWE in a year and a half, but we've heard that her name has been pitched as a possible Royal Rumble entry for this weekend. Sane left the United States in the Summer of 2020 and returned to Japan, where she's remained with WWE in an official capacity as an ambassador. She's also done commentary work for WWE ...
2022-01-26 19:06:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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2022-01-26 16:44:47 +0000 UTC View PostThis week's episode of WWE Raw saw a last minute change, as well as additional changes.
Originally, Carmella was scheduled for a match with Bianca Belair early in WWE Raw, which was changed before the show to a Zelina vs. Bianca Belair match. Instead, Carmella ended up teaming with Tamina and Nikki A.S.H. to take on Rhea Ripley, Dana Brooke and Liv Morgan. We weren't given any reason for the change, but were told that it happened on short enough notice to where it wasn't reflected inter...
2022-01-25 22:36:15 +0000 UTC View PostMany names have been tossed around as potentially appearing in the WWE Royal Rumble, and Fightful has learned of a big one in Asuka.
There are several talent within WWE that are of the belief Asuka will make her return at the WWE Royal Rumble, though Fightful has been unable to confirm that. As is usually the case during Royal Rumble week, WWE is tight lipped or not responsive to inquiries about potential surprises or returns. We can confirm, however, that her name was at least discusse...
2022-01-25 19:07:45 +0000 UTC View Post
A go-home Raw for the Premium Live Event that makes no sense. Some good wrestling, surrounded by a bunch of bull-crap.
What else is new?
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/V7cg_4BGWAA
2022-01-25 05:24:44 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for WWE Raw tonight, which are subject to change.
- Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley are set to kick off the show.
- Bianca Belair vs. Zelina
- United States Title: Damian Priest vs. Kevin Owens
- Academic Challenge: Spelling Bee.
- Randy Orton vs. Chad Gable
- A new Alexa Bliss vignette will air
- A six woman tag match was planned as well
- AJ Styles vs. Austin Theory
- Becky Lynch/Doudrop s...
Ronda Rousey could be heading back to WWE soon if they have their way.
Fightful has learned that a Ronda Rousey return has been discussed internally, to the point that it's considered a "poorly kept secret," and has been mentioned to talent outside the company. Fightful was told that Rousey was a name tossed around as a potential Royal Rumble entrant or at least to have some participation in the Rumble, though her involvement beyond that isn't known. We've been told by those within WWE ...
2022-01-24 20:52:33 +0000 UTC View Post
- Cody Rhodes
- Lio Rush
- Sami Zayn contract
- IInspiration turn down Rumble spot
- Mustafa Ali
- Jonathan Gresham
- MLW departures
- Royal Rumble news and notes
- Joey Janela contract
- Rok-C
2022-01-24 19:00:18 +0000 UTC View Post- Kenny Dykstra was the producer for both of the Main Event matches filmed. He also produced the Roderick Strong vs. LA Knight dark match on Smackdown.
- TJ Wilson, aka Tyson Kidd was not listed this week on Raw or Smackdown as a producer.
- We're told there was "no hesitation" in using Jeff Jarrett, even though he's been appearing for Game Changer Wrestling.
- Big E and Kevin...
2022-01-24 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostSome notes uncovered in INSIDE THE ROYAL RUMBLE 2. Please avoid aggregating these notes until the full feature is released Monday at Noon
- Hornswoggle was in the Greatest Royal Rumble, and they were going to have a dedicated match with Robbie Araujo. They flew the latter over to Saudi Arabia and didn't use him.
- Several wrestlers confirmed they heard that Yokozuna was requested for the Greatest Royal Rumble, which is why Hiroki Sumi was in the match.
- Jeff Jarrett learned...
2022-01-24 01:37:30 +0000 UTC View Post