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It appears that AEW will not be visiting Minnesota in 2024. Is it safe to assume WWE is the reason, and if so, is the 2-night stadium SummerSlam something that could make it a long-term absence?

Tyson Archer

What is the situation of the Universal Championship and why it hasn't been removed from the WWE website? Does Cody count as a two-time WWE world champ?

Luis Calabor

He's desperate for attention

Fightful Select

lets maybe never bring that up again lol

Fightful Select

Do you have an update on the relationship between MLP and AEW?

Eddy Zaragoza

Scott D’Amore said on your interview with him that the TNA/AEW partnership ended because of restrictions that were put on it. Can you expand on that at all?

Gerard Ryan

In the past some wrestlers were known to ‘live their gimmick’ I’m thinking nakita koloff comes to mind. The characters today are a lot more grounded but do you know many that don’t break character

Adrian Preece

For TV deals, how do the payments work? Is it monthly, quarterly, a lump sum, or are there particular targets that need to be hit involved? Thanks.

Bevan Shortridge

Hey SRS. With the Rise of the MCC (Moxley Combat Club), and their proclivity for violence, wouldn't the House of Black be the perfect opponents, since they pride themselves on violence? I am big fan of the HoB and would like to see them carry other titles than the Trios and Woman's Championship, but IWC discourse seems to have issues with Malakai, for some imagined reason. Any insight into if this is a possible plan for the MCC v HoB?

Reveria Lear Gaston

Hi Sean! Any updates on Gigi Dolin? I would love to see her back with Jacy Jayne and reunite Toxic Attraction. I could see them getting some tag team shine similar to Lash and Jakara. Thanks!

Amber

Do you know if there are any plans for a Undisputed Era reunion in AEW? By UE, I mean Adam, Roddy and Kyle.

Alex Bradford

Do you think AEW can ever get back to the level they were at in 2021-2022? This was a time when they were neck and neck with WWE in both ticket sales and some viewership metrics. Now these days, the difference is larger than ever.

Thomas Rathert

Hey! Any word on what the “WWE Legends & Future Greats” trademark could turn out to be? Since it’s trademarked as a show my mind assumes it’s something that’s documentary-esque

Kobe

There was speculation on Michael Oku going to AEW around All In. Is there any update on if talks have continued between them?

Robert McCarver

Any idea what’s happening with Bandido/how his recovery is going?

Kyle Detillo

Do you know why Zack saber Jr fought Naito at king of pro wrestling and not wrestle kingdom

robert davis

How exactly could AEW and/or NJPW be able to stop a talent to go to WWE after a show if they’re not signed to either of them (or if they’re contract is due soon after)

Johan Acosta

Is there a reason AEW doesn’t use pyro on tv anymore? I assume it has something to do with the cost but I just think wrestling is better with pyro. I really miss seeing it, especially in person.

Derek Taylor

This! No idea why they didn’t use this to hype stars or nostalgia - Hardy’s vs Bucks post show dark matches for a month would’ve guaranteed to sell extra tickets

Robbie Wray

Do you know if there are any plans for Scorpio Sky?

Kiasyon

Do you know why aew doesn't do post show dark matches? At least then people would know that certain wrestlers will be there even if they aren't on the TV portion

Troy A Palek

I always hear AEW is cheap for WBD to produce. How does WBD compare to a “normal” show that WBD has?

Scott Newcomb

Any word on a time frame for when Dakota Kai will be cleared and back on TV? For the record, when Cole said 8-10 weeks I didn't take it literal that she would be back at the 8 or 10 mark because injuries can be unpredictable, and too the matter of the right time and place for someone who has been off TV to return.

dead inside failure

Any reasoning behind Jamie Hayter’s lack of appearances since All In? She had a momentous return and it seems like we’ve barely seen her since.

Drew D

Since AEW does not seem interested in a roster split for shows, has there been any internal discussion of making certain championships featured more on a particular show?

Jack Edathil

How long do you think Mox’s title run will last? Hoping it’s a longer one considering his first reigns were impacted by the pandemic and Punk injuries.

Chris Podymaitis

Do think WWE studios may make a comeback once Raw is on Netflix? Seems like a good pairing

Nick O’Shea

Have you ever thought about interviewing an tv executive to clear up some of the media coverage of the wbd deal and talk about what matters to them

Kamal Stevens

Whats going on with Wardlow? Is he injured or just sidelined by creative?

Alex Sabo

any correlation between Cole being on "special assignment" and him saying he is vacationing in Mexico. possible event locations????

Wyatt

Any idea/guess as to when Paul Heyman may return onscreen? That pop will be LEGENDARY

Ben Susser

Are AEW worried about ticket sales for the Australia show?

Christian P

Giovanni Vinci... what on earth? have plans been dropped entirely, is he in the dog house and is there a way back for the bloke?

Levi Watson

I notice AEW announced a couple of Matches for the next two upcoming episodes of Dynamites and a Collision show that is two weeks out. I love the move. Is this gonna be the strategy going forward?

Carlos Estrada

Any update on Carmella's drop foot injury and when she might be cleared from that?

Viper51210

He owns the trademark for that term.

Viper51210

Which of these matches/feuds are more likely to happen? Jamie Hayter vs Britt Baker Or CM Punk vs AJ Styles?

Shannon Willis

Any plans for Nigel McGuinness to continue an in ring return?

Jimmy 'Big Sexy' Genslinger

Hikuleo signed back in late summer around Summerslam. Why do they take so long to pull the trigger on his debut?

wafflereigns

What have you heard about Kevin Owens' contract?

Anirudh Balasubramaniam

Would you like to see 1hr iron man matches returning in WWE

Manuel Gutierrez

Is there any heat on Undertaker for coming out and hosting Donald Trump on his podcast?

Frank Dinardo

Do we know if AEW shows will be on Max in non UK European countries?

xx

Any update on if fenix or penta will appear in aew again before their deals expire?

Peezy Gonsalez

Why do so many storylines in AEW start then are just dropped?

Ken Dickson

I asked you a couple years ago if it was possible we got NXT Sami Zayn on the main roster. We got pretty close so now I’ll ask the same about Gargano and Ciampa? Meaning more big matches and maybe their rivalry come back?

Connor Augenstein

Update on wardlow and Julia Hart?

Brittany Catterton

Has Mox’s faction been given an official name, or is it still considered to be the BCC? When he mentioned “Paradigm” the other day, I thought that might be the name of his new crew.

Jorge Cruz

What are you hearing int erms of how many AEW PPVs in 2025, and any rumors on locations other than Australia? Thanks for all your hard work!

Alex

Is Moxley's faction still called BCC or will they be going under a new name?

thereelnerd

Do you know why Bob Holly just stopped performing? He hasn't done any Indies in 4+ years per my knowledge

Matt Payne

What exactly is Vince Russo problem with you, how did thing all start? Why did he feel the need to mention you in his tweet about his appearance on Piers Morgan YouTube show.

B

What are some realistic predictions you have for TNA next year?

Rcs

Any updates on Alexa Bliss?

Chris Thacker

Seeing NXT potentially booking ECW arena got me thinking…AEW definitely missed a 5 year opportunity to book some iconic smaller venues like Hammerstein etc and now if they do it will look like they copied NXT. Why do you think TK never did this after it feeling so obvious with all his Indy/ECW talent and smaller crowds calling for it anyway?

Challenge Mania

Does wwe still have 4 world titles between 3 shows? I thought I heard the title cody has still has the universal title lineage attached to it.

Gammer S

What are the chances Tegan Nox returns in January if smackdown goes 3 hours?

FSK

Would you merge the international and continental championships to be one belt and have Takeshita beat okada?

Matthew

With the Bloodline and the Judgement Day both seemingly winding down as factions, are there any talents you see on the roster who could benefit from teaming up?

Trevor D.

When do you think Wrestlemania might be in the UK, Do you think it is likely to happen?

Rob Butler

Accordijg to ibou of wrestlepurists roman reigns is influencing tha tag division since bloodline are current tag champs and who wins is up to him. Is this true or not.

matthew hamm

Is Michael Oku waiting on a visa to start appearing in AEW, or is it just a matter of waiting on a storyline? Thanks.

Paul Anthony Moss

Sorry if this has been covered before, but has there been anymore talk of CM Punk signing/negotiating a longer term deal? I remember something coming up a couple months ago about him wanting a "forever" deal or something to that effect.

Ty Dunker

You are granted a full hour to interview anybody currently working in the wrestling industry. A truth serum is administered and they are compelled to answer every question honestly. No questions are off limits and there will be no negative repercussions for Fightful. Who would you choose?

David C

Any update on plans for women @ Survivor Series?

luk3ycharm

Hey Sean! You mentioned last week on one of the shows that Diddy followed you on X years ago, and it surprised you. Are there any other well-known non-wrestling people that follow you? Who shocked you the most? Thanks!

BBQdad105

Why are Bayley and Nia having a match in Philly on Raw without any build-up on SD? Did they cancel it? After introducing Candice into the program? Maybe?

Samantha L. Sayre

TK left for the hospital with Bryan Danielson, so Schiavone and Nigel weren't prepared.

Samantha L. Sayre

How is Adam Copeland doing on his rehab and any idea of when he is going to return?

Christopher Hendrix

Penelope has been off tv for so long I’m curious on if she has had major improvements. Imma ride this out and see what it’s about.

Christopher Hendrix

What's the latest on Elimination Chamber in the UK? It seems like WWE announced it for the UK and now it could be heading to Canada...

Mike Pelosi

Do you think Marina Shafir will end up wrestling men in the future with the way her character is going?

Tucker

Any word on AEW running more international events in 2025 besides Grand Slam, Forbidden Door and Wrestle Dynasty, or any word on AEW putting a bigger focus on hitting major towns next year rather than smaller ones?

Sam Palmer

Yeh again no disrespect but it’d be the equivalent of wwe bringing Becky back on the rumble pre show next year and putting her in a feud with Indi Hartwell, and I like Indi but unfortunately she ain’t at a upper mid card main event level

Stephen Bradley

Right. And no offense to Penelope Ford but I don’t think that’s a feud people are dying to see.

bdo630

Hi Sean! Was this the final Battle of the Belts with WBD and when do you think the final Rampage will be? Thanks

Brie

Given new leadership and ownership of WWE, do you think they will clean up the history and lineage of some of the championships? The World Heavyweight title comes to mind (2002-2013). This could be tied into the current World Heavyweight Championship and state it was in a period of recess.

S

Agreed, brought her back on the pre show and apart from that Saraya match each match she’s had has been about 2 mins long, very disappointing booking so far

Stephen Bradley

Do you believe AEW has too many factions?

Brad and Britt

Is it just me or has the booking of Jaime Hayter been very disappointing since her return? She feels like an after thought in the women’s division instead of the star she was pre-injury.

bdo630

Do you know what's going to happen to all the WCW/ECW footage when WWE moves to Netflix?

Josh Bannister

Hey srs, any speculation on when roh would land a television deal? I'd like tk to rebuild that brand with its own wrestlers on their own network.

Charles Lee Ray

Any update on Alexa Bliss?

Sean Barclay

Any rumours around surprise appearances at Bound For Glory?

Steven Howard

Has Tony made an effort in getting out a Dynamite and Collison cards out weeks in advance? They have marches booked for a couple of weeks in advance, which is great.

Ali Khan

With the announcement of his retirement, is it possible Tanahashi actually has a match with John Cena? Would wwe work with NJPW?

thenumber9door

Hey, SRS. Have you heard anything about a full-on working relationship between AEW & MLPW? They seemed pretty cozy last night...

Melancholy Brumley

What happened to the post show scrum at WrestleDream? Tony didn't show up, it was like 15 minutes long and seemed like nobody knew what was going on.

Eric McIntosh

Do you think WWE only pushed Nakamura as an extra incentive to lure Okada in to sign? because right when he signed with AEW, they stopped using him.

Zahari Legwin

Do you have any details on the reports of Perth, Australia getting another PLE in 2025?

Tyron Spaulding

What’s going on with Shotzi?

Christopher Adams

WrestleVotes reported that there are plans for removing Carlito from judgment day is it true?

Nesim Bihar

Do you know what GYV’s status with AEW is?? They’ve became pretty obscure pretty quick there after a pretty big debut at Wembley, did TK change his opinion on them

Stephen Bradley

Whats the deal with Max Caster on AEW television calling himself the best wrestler in the world all the time?

ShotgunnSean

Sean, great work as always. What’s the story on AJ Styles and his lisfranc injury? Real? Story? Both??

Jeff

Do you know if rumors of Kevin Ovens re-signing and WWE trying to keep it secret are true??

Adrian Carpenter

with WWE trademarking ‘Dirty Dom’ , should we expect a solos push for him in the near future?

PrayBG

Do you know what will happen to the WWE archive when it goes onto Netflix in the UK since the Network will be shutting down?

Kieran Polland


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