Sean Ross Sapp is back for more news!
- Backstage reaction to Bischoff/Heyman
- Killer Kross
- Beer City Bruiser
- Jimmy Jacobs
- ROH, Impact, AXS
- Naomi/Usos
- Fightful injury report
- Contract updates
- Fightful's birthday!
2019-07-03 20:12:40 +0000 UTC View PostWe're told that Maria Kanellis has let it be known backstage that she wants to remain on-screen throughout her pregnancy after she and Mike Kanellis both signed new five year deals.
2019-07-03 15:48:39 +0000 UTC View Post- Ali is slated for a dark match tonight, possibly against Buddy Murphy.
- Speaking of Ali, we're told there was a feud with Dolph Ziggler pitched recently.
- Eric Bischoff is not running things tonight, and the chatter backstage last night was that it wouldn't happen until after the PPV, even closer to August.
- Finn Balor is not at tonight's Smackdown Live.
2019-07-02 22:33:59 +0000 UTC View PostWe heard from another wrestler who said that Heyman's familiarity with the roster already could prove to be a major positive point of his transition to Executive Director. The source said that Heyman has already proved helpful in his previous role, and has went out of his way to help talent beyond that.
When speaking about Bischoff, another wrestler mentioned he's a fan of Bischoff's Podcast, and is excited about the move in the sense that they grew up watching WWE, ECW and WCW. That be...
2019-07-01 22:14:26 +0000 UTC View Post- A reminder, it's the beginning of the month, and we always have a lot of card drop offs from where they've expired, so you all may wanna check your info!
- This weeks' 205/NXT/UK show will be on Friday
- REMINDER: Get your questions in for Jimmy Van!! His Q&A is this week!!
- The AWA Superclash III retro review drops Wednesday night
Happy Canada Day!
2019-07-01 19:13:10 +0000 UTC View PostVoices of Wrestling has revealed that AXS looks to be the new home of IMPACT Wrestling. We've reached out to Impact on the matter, as well as several others.
However, we quickly heard back from multiple names within New Japan Pro Wrestling when we asked about the potential of this leading to a working relationship. The sources said that IMPACT has already tried to fix that bridge, and while it was appreciated, NJPW has no desire to to do that, unless AXS were to acquire the company.&nbs...
2019-07-01 17:15:52 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, it's time for Jimmy Van's quarterly q&a show! Ask as many questions as you want! Wrestling, business, Fightful? Ask away!
2019-06-30 20:55:55 +0000 UTC View PostTravis Akers was able to confirm with Fightful that Austin Gunn, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Billy Gunn, has signed with Ring of Honor. Gunn appeared at last year's All In show during the pre-show battle royal
2019-06-29 22:55:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Show to watch on IWTV - Black Label Pro: "There's Something About Barry"
Beyond Wresting: "Uncharted Territory" (Episode 13) results
ROH: "Best In The World" results
IMPACT TV (6/28) results
AAW: "Never Say Die" results
BTE: "Control Room" recap
AEW: "Fyter Fest" predictions
2019-06-29 18:49:51 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, I'll be posting my newest long-form feature early here this week for tier 2 subscribers. After a series of conversations with Killer Kross, I decided to do it on him and his bridging the gap in MMA/wrestling.
I'm still working on a couple here and there, including ones on Sean O'Haire and Rick Martel. I'd planned one on Spike TV, but it fell through.
Here are my old long forms:
Finding Muhammad Hassan:
2019-06-29 18:35:42 +0000 UTC
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It's not exactly new news, as both Pro Wrestling Sheet and Wrestling Observer have mentioned that this week's Raw and Smackdown advertising has Bischoff and Heyman listed as appearing. As of the release of the ad, Bischoff not only didn't know, but had planned on filming his appearance with Afterbuzz TV Tuesday night.
2019-06-29 17:48:53 +0000 UTC View Post- We have reached out to ROH for an update on Flip Gordon after his nasty bump outside the ring.
- ROH had some big attendance issues for this show, as it was one of the emptiest pay-per-views they've had in years.
- Maria Manic debuted on Best in the World. Fightful Select reported she'd be coming in early April
- ROH faced big timing issues towards the end of the show and had to rush getting the main event out and done, hence the abrupt finish
2019-06-29 04:00:21 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned that Future Stars of Wrestling have just signed Ryan Couture to appear at next week's show. Ryan is the son of UFC legend Randy Couture, and competed in UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator MMA.
2019-06-29 03:41:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Dalton Castle defeated Dragon Lee
5.5/10
- There was a WWE creative meeting last night that we were told went "to an obscene hour of the morning."
- WWE has sent out advertising featuring Eric Bischoff at this week's Smackdown Live.
- WWE has issued press releases to the media this week about Bischoff & Heyman, Miz & Mrs., and the EVOLVE live stream, which is a large amount for the company over the course of a couple of days.
- We've spoken to additional wrestlers about the Bischoff & Heyman moves...
2019-06-28 20:27:28 +0000 UTC View Post
By Jimmy Van
When WWE’s latest “Internet breaking” news story came to light on June 27, SRS asked me to do a news podcast with him but time didn’t permit so he did it alone. I’ve gathered my thoughts on this one and decided to share them in written form!
First to ensure nothing is taken out of context, here is the release posted by WWE on their website on June 27:
WWE has named Paul Heyman as Executive Director of Monday Night Raw and Eric Bisc...
2019-06-28 16:31:11 +0000 UTC View Post- In regards to the Bischoff/ Heyman news, nobody that we spoke to would confirm the rumor that Triple H passed on the role of Executive Director.
- Thus far, nobody we've spoken to saw this move coming. From backstage workers, to wrestlers, to chatter on the writing team.
- One wrestler told us they thought it was wasted energy to even think about the possibility of anything really changing at this point until it's proven.
- Another told us they didn't trust Vin...
2019-06-28 05:05:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Everyone was caught by surprise in regards to WWE's announcement today.
In case you missed it, Eric Bischoff has been pegged to run Smackdown Live, and Paul Heyman set to run WWE Raw as "Executive Directors." Fightful reached out to WWE to find out when the roles would start, and if it would affect the WWE Wild Card rule, and haven't heard back.
We did, however, hear back from several wrestlers and employees of the company. Unanimously, across genders, roles, and posi...
2019-06-27 16:27:38 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, I'll be working on getting backstage reactions on this Bischoff/Heyman news today, but what do you all think?
I've reached out to WWE about when this starts, and haven't heard back. The first reaction I got was from a longtime star who wondered why Triple H wasn't pegged for one of the roles.
One said things "couldn't be worse" than they are right now, and another noted "Vince is still in charge, so that should tell you everything."
2019-06-27 14:48:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Mr. Warren Hayes brings you a wrap up podcast for 205 Live, NXT UK and NXT! !
Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eg7o-5HDwI
2019-06-27 01:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Sean Ross Sapp brings you lots of backstage news!
- Jungle Boy
- Jimmy Havoc
- Beer City Bruiser passing on WWE
- Mark Haskins
- Undertaker
- 24/7 News
- Big Cass
- Injuries
- Contract updates
- Fightful news
- Stats
2019-06-26 18:32:06 +0000 UTC View PostSo it's hardly a secret that we have the Fightful Championship at the office now, and planned on using it in the 24/7 format well before. We're going to kick that off, but wanted to share a tentative rule outline. Let us know what you would change, nix, keep, or add!
* camera must be present (need video proof of a title change)
* don't need a referee, only a third party willing to count a pin or submission
* compensation (supposedly) to answer why anybo...
2019-06-26 16:15:45 +0000 UTC View Post
HUH!??!
We're hearing really good things about Big Cass and his recovery. He took on Jon Moxley recently and was in much improved shape. We're told he's been living in Delaware, focusing on his physical and mental health, and filmed some content for DDP recently tackling the issues of depression he's faced.
2019-06-25 23:48:52 +0000 UTC View PostAs seen on Raw, The Undertaker was brought in for the Extreme Rules PPV in an effort to stifle the downward momentum of company business. He was last seen on WWE television at Super Showdown on June 7, where he worked a grueling match against Goldberg. From there, he flew directly to Buffalo, NY and then went across the border to Niagara Falls, Canada where he was the featured attraction at the Niagara Falls Comic Con for a meet & greet. We're told he was sore and ...
2019-06-25 17:13:04 +0000 UTC View PostWWE writer Ryan Alpert departed the company, as he announced in an Instagram post. In asking around, I was told that writing departures happen all the time, so it won't make that big of an impact, but that Alpert was very smart and "amazingly talented." By all indications it seemed like he was well liked in WWE.
2019-06-24 21:48:13 +0000 UTC View PostReminisce, talk some shit, Stomping Grounds is in ya minds. I'm opening PPV live blogs up to all subscribers
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Drew Gulak defeated Akira Tozawa and Tony Nese (c) to win the Cruiserweight Title
6.75/10
- We're told that the Cruiserweight Title match set for the Stomping Grounds pre-show is scheduled for around 15 minutes. We're not told if that includes entrances or not.
- The match is slated to go on in the latter half of the Kickoff show.
- There were plans to run 24/7 footage on the pre-show, though it wasn't said if it's new footage, or a replay of what aired this week.
2019-06-23 20:45:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Stephen Jensen is back with the Weekender!!
Show to watch on IWTV - Freelance Wrestling: "Freelance vs. The World 5"
Beyond Wrestling: "Uncharted Territory" (Episode 12) results
IMPACT TV (6/21) results
ROH TV (Episode #404) results
MLW: "Fusion" (Episode 61) results
NWA - New YouTube content
BTE: "Viva Lost Tag Belts" recap
2019-06-22 18:43:33 +0000 UTC View Post