IMPACT Wrestling posted a video today of Chris Bey finding a Bullet Club shirt backstage in his locker room. On the Monday IMPACT Wrestling tapings, Chris Bey appeared to join Bullet Club by throwing up a Too Sweet with "Switchblade" Jay White, and wearing one of their shirts. We'll have more as the spoilers come in.
2021-07-19 23:47:57 +0000 UTC View PostWHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATS up you fellas? Leaving this one open to all subscribers!
2021-07-19 23:35:49 +0000 UTC View PostMojo Rawley appears in the upcoming GI Joe Snake Eyes film. We're told that he got the opportunity when producers contacted WWE and specifically asked for him. He didn't have to read for the film, audition, and said that he loved the experience of working on the set. He noted that he's also seeking out an agent and will be doing more acting.
Rawley said that he was given the same reasoning of budget cuts as part of his release, but said there's more to it that he will get into at a late...
2021-07-19 22:11:41 +0000 UTC View Post
- John Cena's return
- Raquel Gonzalez
- Bo Dallas
- Thunder Rosa
- Kylie Rae
- IMPACT/NWA
- AEW deals
- Varsity Blonds
- GOLDBERG
2021-07-19 20:24:49 +0000 UTC View PostA few early notes from our Raquel Gonzalez interview
- Gonzalez confirmed that Vince McMahon was at the WWE Performance Center recently.
- She plans on continuing her pursuit of the NXT Tag Team Championships
- The unveiling of the NXT Women's Tag Team Titles was a big surprise to her.
- She'd love if Nikki ASH cashed in on her, and wants to work with her in the future.
2021-07-19 17:42:00 +0000 UTC View PostThunder Rosa made a surprise appearance at Slammiversary this past Saturday, which we're told was put together over a month ahead of time, and kept quiet from most of the IMPACT roster. Fightful has learned that Thunder Rosa is not planned for the tapings, and effectively the appearance was a "one shot deal" for the time being. Rosa is not factored in to IMPACT creative plans as of now.
2021-07-19 14:37:15 +0000 UTC View PostAs Fightful Select reported last week, John Cena made his WWE return tonight, and is planned for several upcoming shows. We're told that John Cena is still effectively a "free agent" within the context of WWE programming and is not limited to any particular show or brand for the time being. The movie that he was rumored to be filming after Summerslam actually won't require his presence until well after, based on those we've spoken to. By Sunday afternoon, the secret was well out backstage tha...
2021-07-19 05:12:44 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that AEW star and longtime TNA wrestler Frankie Kazarian has been backstage in Nashville at the IMPACT tapings today. He's appearing on the second set of tapings, as well. We'll have more as we learn additional info
2021-07-19 00:28:20 +0000 UTC View PostHEYYYY GUYS
Usos over Mysterios to win the tag titles 5.75/10
Nikki Cross wins Women's MITB- 4.25/10
AJ & Omos retain Raw Tag Titles over Viking Raiders 6.25/10
Lashley retains WWE Title over Kofi: SQUASH (7/10)
Charlotte Flair beats Rhea Ripley for Raw Women's Title: 8.25/10
Big E wins men's Money in the Bank: 8/10
Roman Reigns retains over Edge 7.5/10
Post match angle: 10/10
A couple of notes coming out of Nashville and IMPACT Wrestling, as well as their tapings.
- A planned split with Fire N' Flava was put forth during the tapings. The last we'd heard, Kiera Hogan's contract was up this summer, but we have not confirmed if she's signed a new one or will be leaving the company. IMPACT has worked with dozens of wrestlers without a contract of late. Tasha Steelz has a new partner debuting
- The former Aiden English will be coming into the compan...
As we saw recently, Kylie Rae was granted her IMPACT release to pursue NWA, and Thunder Rosa served as a mystery opponent for Deonna Purrazzo on Slammiversary. Fightful has learned that as of this weekend, Mickie James actually isn't the planned opponent for Deonna Purazzo. The working plan over the last week has been for Purrazzo to face Melina at the event, with the Mickie feud building for a hopeful match down the line.
2021-07-18 21:22:55 +0000 UTC View PostWe've seen a lot of names from NXT appearing in dark matches of late, implying call ups could be on the horizon. Fightful has learned that the plan is to keep most of them that we've seen on the loop through Sunday and Monday before a few have to head back to NXT Tuesday
2021-07-18 21:04:33 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - LIMITLESS: "Pressure Point"
- IMPACT: "Slammiversary" results
- ROH: "Best in the World" results
- NXT UK (7/15) results
- 205 LIVE (7/16) results
- NWA: "Powerrr" (7/13) results
- WARRIOR: "Stadium Series" (7/17) results
- BTE: "BTE Is So Much Better Without Dark Order!" recap
2021-07-18 18:25:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Fightful has learned some more in regards to Chelsea Green joining IMPACT Wrestling. We're told that her deal to come in was worked out around the same time her plans to go to Ring of Honor came together. As of now there has been no full-time contract signed between Chelsea Green, ROH or IMPACT Wrestling and we're told that both companies was aware she'd be working for each other. As mentioned, in recent weeks Fightful has spoken to people in power of several companies that put over how w...
Fightful has learned that New Japan Pro Wrestling stars David Finlay and Juice Robinson are in town this weekend for the IMPACT Wrestling tapings. Robinson and Finlay worked several IMPACT dates earlier this year, but haven't been seen in months after missing the last tapings
Fightful has learned that both Shawn Daivari and Ariya Daivairi are backstage and in Nashville for Slammiversary and the company's tapings. Ariya would still be under a non compete clause, whether it be 90 or 30 ...
Ever see the TOTAL Package in Sean's podcast shot? Here's when he got it!
2021-07-17 16:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The crowds are back!
And everything else is basically the same!
We'll see how long it lasts before everyone realizes that the show still sucks.
We'll do Money in the Bank predictions, too!
Oh, and Finn Balor is back. And Goldberg isn't too far behind.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
video: https://youtu.be/qF-dpNk_c7c
2021-07-17 03:17:33 +0000 UTC View PostFor those asking, we've confirmed that IMPACT Wrestling is still maintaining COVID testing protocol ahead of their Slammiversary event. The show will see the return of fans after over one year away.
2021-07-17 03:04:08 +0000 UTC View PostYo guys! Leaving this one open for everyone!!
2021-07-16 23:42:55 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has heard from several sources that the company is "all hands of deck" with fans returning, which we'll be able to go into more detail on after Monday. The company has several returns lined up, even beyond what has been outright reported over the past week. There are people in the company who have been advised to make their best pitches over this period and even though many returns are poorly kept secrets, they've been advised the rosters will be "suped up" in the coming weeks
2021-07-16 18:42:33 +0000 UTC View PostWe've seen Shotzi, Tegan Nox, Scarlett, Karrion Kross, Bronson Reed, Toni Storm and numerous others working dark matches before Raw and Smackdown of late, and we've heard the plan for that is to continue with fans in the venue. As of Tuesday, NXT star Xia Li was planned for a Smackdown dark match. We haven't heard of any particular plans of her being called up as of yet.
2021-07-16 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostWWE appears to be pulling out all the stops for fans returning to shows. Fightful has learned that as of Thursday, WWEs plan was for Bill Goldberg to return on Monday's and to set up an eventual match with Bobby Lashley, targeted for Summerslam. Goldberg has a contract set for two matches per year through next year, and this would be his second of 2021.
As always, plans can change.
Wesley Blake told us that Triple H and Matt Bloom informed the Forgotten Sons of their call-up, and reiterated that he never met Vince McMahon during his run there. They did meet Kevin Dunn once, in order to test live event configuration. He confirmed our reports that there were pitches for he and Murphy to reunite, but it didn't end up happening.
Blake told us he's been doing a lot of filming, a...
2021-07-15 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostWe've learned more about the IMPACT-NWA deal that has allowed Kylie Rae to sign with the NWA. We're told that the former Siamon Diamond, Pat Kenney, was instrumental in making the deal happen, and he maintains a great relationship with Scott D'Amore. IMPACT specifically was said to have been really excited to have worked with another company, and we've been given an indication that there could be further talent hopping between the two companies in the coming months as the two sides have discu...
2021-07-15 14:28:58 +0000 UTC View PostFightful spoke to WWE's Natalya:
- She said that she still gets nervous about big matches, especially ones like Money in the Bank because of the risk and unpredictability.
- She put over TJ Wilson for being so fair, and seeing something great in everyone's work, and says he gets excited to work with new talent.
- Natalya put over Liv Morgan and Angelo Dawkins heavy for coming to train with them.
- She wants to face Beth Phoenix before they ever team again.
- Nata...
2021-07-14 20:51:15 +0000 UTC View Post
- AEW selling well
- NXT
- Talent switching brands
- Elgin
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/I5UjBpBXSH0
2021-07-14 20:00:44 +0000 UTC View PostIt was revealed today that the July 27 episode of NXT would air on Syfy due to Olympic coverage on NXT, and we've learned that episode actually isn't slated to be live. NXT is planning a double taping next week, with tapings set for Tuesday the 20th and Wednesday the 21st. Regulars in the crowd have been invited to participate in the audience for both upcoming shows, but the July 27 aired episode is not planned to be "live."
2021-07-14 17:34:03 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has spoken to members of the NXT roster, who were very surprised to see Mandy Rose added to the roster. They were told "she's sticking around," and later PWInsider revealed she is back on NXT.
Wrestlevotes noted it was like an unspoken trade happened, sending Aliyah to Raw. Her call up has been rumored for well over a month backstage, as it was said she made a good impression on officials during a scouting trip. By last night, the heavy speculation backstage was that she was m...
NOTE: We've reuploaded this with corrected audio
Well, the Thunderdome Era is finally over, and with it, the ability for Vince McMahon to control what WWE fans think. No more canned, forced cheers and boos.
Now we can see just how stupid audiences really are!
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayjkHt4nZVU
2021-07-14 06:15:02 +0000 UTC View PostFor those asking, we're told that Johnny Gargano was fine immediately following tonight's NXT Title match. He took a nasty bump into a table in the main event.
2021-07-14 02:48:35 +0000 UTC View Post