fightful / SRS Q&A Questions!

During a post match promo at HOG “Watch the Throne” event on 1/17/25, Ricky Starks stated “I’m gonna make sure I make a quick trip back here to Chicago”. I’m probably reading too much into this, but Smackdown will be in Chicago April 4th…this would line up with what you reported regarding his contract being up Spring or Summer. Thoughts?

Glen Flanders

2025-01-19 18:27:05 +0000 UTC

Has the NXT Europe plan been dropped?

Rik Moran

2025-01-19 08:14:51 +0000 UTC

What’s next for solo Sikoa?

wafflereigns

2025-01-19 02:40:23 +0000 UTC

Why has Jack Perry not been on TV since losing the TNT Title?

Christian

2025-01-19 02:08:20 +0000 UTC

Do u see Dragon Lee leaving WWE once his deal is up or will he likely stay with the promotion

meatknight8

2025-01-18 23:55:05 +0000 UTC

Did you have any idea about Lince Dorado returning last night?

Connor Augenstein

2025-01-18 17:29:32 +0000 UTC

Was Bryce actually hurt in the gabe vs omega match, or was it planned? There was no ref for a long time

Adrian Preece

2025-01-18 05:07:21 +0000 UTC

Do you think Danhausen could work in TNA?

Bob Catface

2025-01-18 04:44:03 +0000 UTC

Any word on Cardona and ROH/AEW? Seemed like a contract was maybe coming but sounds like it didn’t happen. What about Kamille? What actually happened there if anything?

Kvon Dudley

2025-01-18 03:30:43 +0000 UTC

Any word on where Billy Gunn has been?

Michael Natale

2025-01-18 03:05:03 +0000 UTC

Heard you and Ibou talking about Jericho’s contract status. Do you see him going back to WWE? Maybe a retirement tour similar to Cena?

Chris Podymaitis

2025-01-18 01:39:29 +0000 UTC

Is there any veracity to the rumors Lashley and Swerve had creative differences

Pizza Parlor

2025-01-18 01:10:04 +0000 UTC

Are you hearing any rumors on the location of Cena's last match? If not, do you think it will be a special Dec PLE, SNME, Raw, or Smackdown and where?

Alex

2025-01-18 01:04:14 +0000 UTC

In the WCW documentaries they often use that clip of Bischoff making a list of what WWF did and what he should do differently. If TK made a list of what WWE does and what AEW should do differently, what do you think should be on there?

Patrick Farrugia

2025-01-18 00:15:50 +0000 UTC

Once hangman retires Daniels what do you think is next

Mikey K

2025-01-17 23:53:42 +0000 UTC

With Alexa Bliss announcing that she back to her pre-pregnancy weight, should we expect her to return to wwe programming within the near future?

Wilson Truong

2025-01-17 22:56:21 +0000 UTC

Where the hell is Britt Baker, she comes back for a couple matches then disappears again.

Michael Matthews

2025-01-17 22:44:44 +0000 UTC

I have heard the WWE ran promos mentioning Eddie Guerrero’s death by the Guerrero family. Do you have any idea if AEW does for promos referencing Owen’s death to the Hart family? Just curious if this is common practice in wrestling

Devin Axtman

2025-01-17 22:37:49 +0000 UTC

Do you know of any WrestleMania plans for Liv Morgan?

Desmond McDade

2025-01-17 22:16:26 +0000 UTC

Hey Sean, really enjoyed the Richard Holliday interview, Where do you see him landing eventually?

M

2025-01-17 21:36:05 +0000 UTC

What is going on with Corey graves?

Mark D

2025-01-17 21:24:52 +0000 UTC

Is britt baker have major heat with tony not use her anymore

Chris Spires

2025-01-17 20:54:10 +0000 UTC

Who wins the WM XL rematch on Raw - Seth or Drew?

DanJase

2025-01-17 20:27:10 +0000 UTC

Do you think the Jordynne Grace vs Tessa Blanchard should be the main event of Genesis as it could be her last night with TNA

David Greaves

2025-01-17 20:24:44 +0000 UTC

The internet seems to think WM42 is heading to NOLA and that they'll host a presser this year during SB activities in New Orleans this year. Any truth about either?

Jeannine LeJeune

2025-01-17 20:09:49 +0000 UTC

Can you give me some examples of the most notable changes in AEW since the signing of the WB tv/streaming deal? Has it lead to increases in budget for Merch/talent/set design, etc?

Jack Edathil

2025-01-17 19:45:43 +0000 UTC

Sean do you think that with this new partnership between WWE and TNA that they will end up like Evolve and Progress did?

Stalla

2025-01-17 19:43:01 +0000 UTC

7 taped matches on this weeks Collision, only 1 women’s match. Any idea why AEW are returning to the bad old ways after making good progress in 2024?

David C

2025-01-17 19:13:35 +0000 UTC

Any chance/rumors of AEW running a PPV in the Boston/New England area anytime this year/soon?

Michael

2025-01-17 19:13:00 +0000 UTC

hey Sean does Rey Fenix merch being pulled off shopAEW mean anything that we may be heading towards a early release?

Leo Chirichiello

2025-01-17 19:11:31 +0000 UTC

I apologize if this has been addressed already, but is there a reason that more women haven't been featured more on AEW recently? Such as Deonna Purrazzo, Thunder Rosa, Shida, and Kamille? Seems like they would have been a layup addition to the women's gauntlet match.

Valdeze

2025-01-17 18:57:42 +0000 UTC

Is Tony Khan still involved in some way with operations of the Jacksonville Jaguars?

MachoElbow78

2025-01-17 18:55:52 +0000 UTC

Is the WWE / TNA partnership strictly for NXT or can we eventually see some main roster talent be apart of it as well?

Ryan Martins

2025-01-17 18:53:49 +0000 UTC

Hi SRS, is Camille still signed to AEW? It took a long time for her to debut after being signed, then she spent a couple of months with Mercedes Mone and now she has disappeared again.

B

2025-01-17 18:52:55 +0000 UTC

Where have the wyatt 6 been? Are they purposely being kept off tv to keep things fresh?

Kevin

2025-01-17 18:51:39 +0000 UTC

In general, have you heard anyone say Moxley is difficult to work with and/or has heat?

HouseSox

2025-01-17 18:50:43 +0000 UTC

Any Update on how long Tessa Blanchard's TNA deal is?

Robert Moore

2025-01-17 18:50:43 +0000 UTC

What are the plans for Smackdown this coming year?

Luis Garibay

2025-01-17 18:48:59 +0000 UTC

Is Hook’s contract with AEW coming up in the near future?

Tanner Lee

2025-01-17 18:48:26 +0000 UTC

I am a new viewer to aew, having watched wwe/tna all my life. From research aew is in decline apparently, why is that, from reading up on this is it to do with not capitalizing on their popularity when they were head to head with wwe a few years back. They could of taken the wwe model, used it and become main stream example capitilizing on merchandise. Having watched the first two AllIns, it looked exciting

Cmd

2025-01-17 18:48:16 +0000 UTC

Do you expect both Charlotte and Becky in the rumble

KEITH ELLIS

2025-01-17 18:47:45 +0000 UTC

Do you think it’s possible Nic Nemeth could make an appearance in the rumble?

Waltrezel

2025-01-17 18:47:19 +0000 UTC

Is Blake Christian signed to AEW/ ROH or a ppa type deal?

Mike

2025-01-17 18:45:44 +0000 UTC

What’s you favourite ever nostalgic wrestling video game, for me it’s Smackdown: Here Comes the Pain, loved fighting on top of the giant fist

Craig Britton

2025-01-17 18:39:13 +0000 UTC

Sean have you heard anything on where Thea hail has been it’s been a while since she was on Nxt tv

James Macdonald

2025-01-17 18:38:29 +0000 UTC

what is the overall AEW talent reaction to working these smaller hotter shows? is it worth less amenities at the venue to have a hotter crowd, or is that less of a consideration?

Dylan Thomas

2025-01-17 18:21:49 +0000 UTC

Hey Sean as for AEW Grand Slam so we know if they will be using any local talent on their shows? Maybe looking to sign anyone for an RoH or something?

Matthew Hooks

2025-01-17 18:19:21 +0000 UTC

Are there plans for AEW to release their PPV schedule/locations early this year like they did last year?

Scott Danielson

2025-01-17 18:15:27 +0000 UTC

Any update on Hikuleo or Lance Anoa’i?

Phil Montague

2025-01-17 18:14:20 +0000 UTC

Okay and? The mens gauntlet all went over 20 mins they could have cut the jarrett promos they were not needed

John Halton

2025-01-17 18:10:28 +0000 UTC

It was a women’s match on AEW television, they’re almost always short and half commercials.

Phil Montague

2025-01-17 18:09:02 +0000 UTC

I'm curious as to why Jade's WWE theme is just seemingly a remix of her AEW one? Any particular reason why this was done for her and not other AEW talent? Was it something she requested?

Viper017

2025-01-17 18:08:02 +0000 UTC

Is there any insight as to why the Wyatt Sicks were abruptly moved to Smackdown, The were in the middle of a program with Miz & Final Testament so why would they move them?

NeganMOX

2025-01-17 18:02:55 +0000 UTC

May want to re-read the last thing I wrote my friend lol

Johan Acosta

2025-01-17 18:02:23 +0000 UTC

How's Ruby Soho doing? Is she ready to come back in the ring or is she in maternity leave still?

Roberto

2025-01-17 18:01:54 +0000 UTC

Wouldn't Brian Pillman Jr. be the first one?

Roberto

2025-01-17 18:01:10 +0000 UTC

Do you ever get annoyed at people asking about the same things every single week?

Matthew

2025-01-17 18:00:48 +0000 UTC

What were backstage thoughts in AEW about Penta’s debut in WWE? Especially since he’s the first male AEW star (with no previous WWE history) to cross over to the WWE main roster (and not NXT)

Johan Acosta

2025-01-17 17:59:38 +0000 UTC

Have you heard internal chatter about WWE returning to Puerto Rico or AEW considering holding its first show there?

Diego SG

2025-01-17 17:58:39 +0000 UTC

Who’s leaving AEW next

John DePriest

2025-01-17 17:51:41 +0000 UTC

Hi Sean, any work on Stokely Hathaway? Not just that he's been gone, but the hard pivot from Statlander to Private Party that got immediately dropped. Thanks!

Pablo Amaya

2025-01-17 17:51:26 +0000 UTC

Sean, random thought, with Samoa Joe back and a lot of guys back from injury, do you think there would ever be a time where AEW doesn’t brand split or consider one?

John Caul

2025-01-17 17:50:57 +0000 UTC

Hey Sean, What is the vibe in aew internally? Been seeing the internet hating on this Moxley angle and whatever momentum they had seems to be gone

Steelix

2025-01-17 17:46:38 +0000 UTC

What will the price of AEW PPV be on Max?

Jason Sims

2025-01-17 17:45:15 +0000 UTC

How soon could Jordynne Grace join WWE could it be after her match at Genesis

Shawn Garner

2025-01-17 17:45:06 +0000 UTC

Hey Sean, can you do a breakdown of the AEW Talent Relations dept and how that is structured? I know CD is Head of TR, but that dept has taken a lot of criticism over the last few years.

Robbie Wray

2025-01-17 17:44:33 +0000 UTC

Where is Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. going now that he's done with NOAH?

Trae Wisecarver

2025-01-17 17:43:18 +0000 UTC

I know WWE has hired script writers from the tv/movie industry for years to work in creative. Has AEW hired any script writers like that, or is their creative made up of all former wrestlers/people from the wrestling business? Thanks.

Paul Anthony Moss

2025-01-17 17:42:11 +0000 UTC

Hey Sean now that the WWE and TNA partnership is official. What are the chances we can see a TNA dlc pack in 2k25?

Manuel Gutierrez

2025-01-17 17:40:54 +0000 UTC

Hey SRS. Hope all is well. Is Have you heard whether King/Queen of The Ring is returning this year?

Ry

2025-01-17 17:36:04 +0000 UTC

Hi Sean, Any idea what's going on with the Kingdom (Taven/Bennett)? They have been included in the UK on AEW or ROH TV lately. Are they still with AEW?

Debbie Bronisevsky

2025-01-17 17:35:53 +0000 UTC

Any chance TK steps away from creative and let something else bring a fresh perspective?

Ken Dickson

2025-01-17 17:35:52 +0000 UTC

How does WWE creative work as far as HHH’s involvement with the writing staff? Does he have a broad plan and writers script the promos, segments, match finishes?

Mike G

2025-01-17 17:35:30 +0000 UTC

Any word on what Gunther will be doing at mania? I know Goldberg wants a retirement match but I’d hate for that to be at mania for the title

Eric Rufo

2025-01-17 17:35:09 +0000 UTC

If that's the case they are going to have a massive revolt on their hands

Rj

2025-01-17 17:34:24 +0000 UTC

Any word when they going to put tickets on sale for Smackdown and Raw in Vegas

Arnold Nicholson Jr

2025-01-17 17:32:28 +0000 UTC

Hey SRS. I hope you are well. Do you know what the actual story of Malakai Black in AEW was? I've heard the "he doesn't want to do jobs, not open to storylines, never had a rapport with TK, etc..." I'm a huge fan of his and saddened to see him leave, but if it's not working, then it's not working.

Reveria Lear Gaston

2025-01-17 17:32:01 +0000 UTC

hey Sean, just a random opinion question, but are there are any retired wrestlers that maybe weren't huge stars in their own era that you think would be massive today? for example, I know Lance Storm did okay for himself but I'm obsessed with thinking about what he might have been if the PC had been around to help him nail down the character work

Christopher Alt

2025-01-17 17:31:35 +0000 UTC

How soon til TKO just outright buys TNA

Jerrod Hazelwood

2025-01-17 17:31:15 +0000 UTC

Do you think any TNA Talent will be present/appearing at RAW this Monday? Considering they’re only 30 minutes away from Curtis Culwell where the TNA PPV is.

FatherCage

2025-01-17 17:31:09 +0000 UTC

Supposedly, punk vs Seth was never the direction for Mania 41 per Ibou. Can you confirm? If so, do you know who the original planned opponent was

Kemari Snipe

2025-01-17 17:30:41 +0000 UTC

What attributes do you think make former wrestlers turn into great producers? I’ve only been a subscriber for year so apologies if this has been asked but after the Penta/Gable match I was thinking, when Gables career is over I imagine he would be a great producer.

Cade Cridland

2025-01-17 17:25:30 +0000 UTC

SRS, with Ronda Rousey just having her 2nd child (congrats to Ronda and Travis BTW), do you think we ever see her back in a WWE or a wrestling ring?

Jeff

2025-01-17 17:25:07 +0000 UTC

Hot dog or Hamburger style?

I’m looking for a Seymour Butz

2025-01-17 17:24:59 +0000 UTC

Saw a report earlier this year that WWE won't ask CM Punk to work Saudi shows. Have you heard anything to that effect? I find it hard for him to not work a Royal Rumble regardless of where it is.

Ty Dunker

2025-01-17 17:23:25 +0000 UTC

Will we ever get any data on how many people are actually watching AEW Dynamite and Collision on Max?

bdo630

2025-01-17 17:23:15 +0000 UTC

Is buddy matthews going to remain with AEW, or will he eventually join his wife back in wwe?

Scarecrow3274

2025-01-17 17:22:44 +0000 UTC

What will Bayley do at WM? I would hate for her to be left out. Maybe US Championship match?

Samantha L. Sayre

2025-01-17 17:22:09 +0000 UTC

Is this partnership with WWE & TNA some kind of way to ease fans into accepting Tessa Blanchard in WWE? Because I can tell you this,majority of the women in WWE want nothing to do with her and I know this deal only involves nxt but there are several women in nxt that do not like her & if this deal doesn't involve her then it makes TNA look stupid af for even bringing her back because they will have to exclude her out of everything wwe involved

Rj

2025-01-17 17:21:35 +0000 UTC

Is there any update on the Corey Graves situation? Cultaholic his saying that "sources" claim he was just trying to generate a "buzz"

Ky W

2025-01-17 17:20:12 +0000 UTC

What are some matches you hope to see with the NXTNA crossover? Personally I want to see Je'Von Evans vs. Leon Slater.

Michael Bunge

2025-01-17 17:19:48 +0000 UTC

Seems like since Worlds End, Taven & Bennett have sort of been separated from the Undisputed Kingdom story. Is there any sort of dissension angle being set up there or is this more of a story reset?

kdk176

2025-01-17 17:17:33 +0000 UTC

Any additional news on Becky Lynch’s return?

JP Sanchez

2025-01-17 17:17:24 +0000 UTC

Any updates on the date and location of Double or Nothing 2025? Will it still be in Vegas Memorial Day weekend?

Hat Rad Raddy Piper

2025-01-17 17:17:10 +0000 UTC

If Nic Nemeth ends up showing up in WWE again while he is with TNA, do you think he goes by Nic Nemeth or by Dolph Ziggler.

Reid Greenspan

2025-01-17 17:16:55 +0000 UTC

Two mentions of AEW Dark on Wednesday. Hints for what’s to come, or just filling in Bayne’s story?

Manton

2025-01-17 17:15:28 +0000 UTC

Any news if the crossover for NXT/TNA is going to be TNA branded PPVs with NXT branding featured or will it go both ways and include NXT PLE’s with TNA branding as well? I know we’ve seen talent swaps but now with Genesis getting NXT branding and the labeling of “select premium live events” featuring both, I’m curious if that branding will go both ways since we already know talent will

Steven Neaves

2025-01-17 17:15:11 +0000 UTC

People are suggesting WWE are lining up for a kill shot on AEW. Is the return of SNME, the TNA deal, and the supposed collapse of the AEW/Fox show an indication of this?

Brianstorm

2025-01-17 17:14:57 +0000 UTC

Corey graves update (and if there is none then what’s the plan for the mania press conference Super Bowl weekend). Last year was obviously rock headlining it. What could they do that tops last years?

Jacob Kaye

2025-01-17 17:14:47 +0000 UTC

Two matches have been set for SNME. Any ideas on the other ones? And do you think they'll do 5 again, or 4 to let them breathe and do more?

Alicia Williamson

2025-01-17 17:14:34 +0000 UTC

Have you heard if there are actually any long term plans internally to put the AEW Championship on Jeff Jarrett, maybe at All In Texas?

ShotgunnSean

2025-01-17 17:14:24 +0000 UTC

I'm so glad this was posted. I have a burning question and was waiting for this. Disturbed just today released a new mix of Glass Shatters, with a live snippet of Stone Cold announcing the band. Is there any wrestling related reason for it?

Eric McIntosh

2025-01-17 17:14:24 +0000 UTC

What is the next creative for The Young Bucks? I think vs Cope and Christian should be the All In program

Kay Friskie

2025-01-17 17:14:15 +0000 UTC

Was the womens match on dynamite cut for time it seemed like it was rather short.

John Halton

2025-01-17 17:14:13 +0000 UTC

What needs to happen for Tony to end this death riders story as soon as possible

Brady Watling

2025-01-17 17:14:12 +0000 UTC

Can you clarify what is going on with Grand Slam Australia? Will we be able to watch it live in the US? Will it be on TNT, MAX? Is it going to air after the NBA All Star Game? There's just a lot of confusion with this show that I hope you can clear up.

Thomas Rathert

2025-01-17 17:13:49 +0000 UTC

Is the full Raw library going to be on Netflix or just some episodes?

Jacob Wells

2025-01-17 17:13:44 +0000 UTC

Have you heard of anything regarding ROH going back to studio tapings or at least not being filmed alongside Dynamite/Collision at some time? IMO it had a much better presentation on its own.

garfson cline

2025-01-17 17:13:37 +0000 UTC

do you think tessa will be able to wrestle anyone from WWE or be allowed to appear in NXT with this new deal?

Scott L

2025-01-17 17:13:35 +0000 UTC

Is there anything in the WWE/TNA agreement that is similar to the WWE ID program where WWE gets the right to sign people from TNA either during or immediately following their contract there?

Challenge Mania

2025-01-17 17:13:33 +0000 UTC

Why was Scott D’amore at Dynamite? Just visiting or another reason?

Zahari Legwin

2025-01-17 17:13:22 +0000 UTC

I heard Tony Chimel works in AEW as a producer now. Do you think AEW could ever have him announce Cope with the trademark voice crack of his?

CSDX

2025-01-17 17:13:21 +0000 UTC

Any updates on when Asuka is returning?

Nana

2025-01-17 17:13:16 +0000 UTC

Any rumors or thoughts on where Wrestlemania 42 will be held?

John Schenk

2025-01-17 17:13:15 +0000 UTC

Any Britt Baker updates?

Kevin Davis

2025-01-17 17:12:42 +0000 UTC

Any update on Ricky Starks after Tony Khan made it sound like there would be an appearance or update at Fight for the Fallen?

Asa Gray

2025-01-17 17:12:24 +0000 UTC

Was it ever confirmed who that mysterious voice was calling out to Andre Chase during the Chase U finale, or has that been dropped?

Doormamu, Lord of Doors

2025-01-17 17:12:12 +0000 UTC

Why is Kenny working with Don Callis again? Seems we're heading towards a Takeshita match, which brings me all the way back to his last wrestling feud... which was also Takeshita... at least I think, so much depth on the roster and we're pushing Timmy back down the same well again..

Rob Iapicca

2025-01-17 17:11:56 +0000 UTC

Is Double or Nothing going to be in Las Vegas again this year?