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AEW signs independent talent

An indie veteran has been signed with All Elite Wrestling for the last couple of months. 

Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has confirmed that Tatevik signed with All Elite Wrestling back in the fall of 2025. She has not yet been used on AEW TV since being signed, but wrestled Harley Cameron on Collision in a short match last March. 

Of late, Tatevik made appearances in OVW, as well as a NJPW Academy show. As far back as 2013, she also appeared in WOW Women of Wrestling...

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Select Answers: Rhea vs. Iyo, Private Party, HHH booking

Welcome to Select Answers, a feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.

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Hey SRS, do you see Rhea vs Iyo at WM? I can see them lose the tag tit...

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Wrestlevotes LIVE!

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/sjzbtXK5KeU

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Alex & Kate's SOUR GRAPS: Raw 1/12 | Breakking Point

Welp. Bron Breakker nearly murdered his boss. So that was something.

Things on this broadcast, not considered "something":

An interrupting promo parade, leading to new Women's Tag contenders.
Finn Balor, fresh off of 5 straight televised losses, being next in line for the World Heavyweight Title, because Ireland Next Week.
Maxxine getting ANOTHER match with Becky Lynch.
Otis & Tozawa, fresh off of 763 straight televised losses, being next in line for the World Tag Tit...

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Select Answers: Saraya, Rumble Memories, Nakamura/Wrestle Kingdom

Welcome to Select Answers, a feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.

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Saraya has talked about how she mailed it in when she was with AEW. Do...

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TNA talent re-signs

A standout TNA talent has re-signed with the company.

Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has confirmed that Cedric Alexander has re-signed with TNA Wrestling. Cedric's TNA deal was actually up around Bound For Glory, and the company came to terms to re-sign him recently.

Alexander is slated for a TNA X-Division Title match at TNA Genesis. He recently reunited with Hurt Business members MVP and Shelton Benjamin at Wrestlecade as well. We've not yet learned the length of the deal. He ...

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LA Knight update, Chris Jericho, MCMG update

YEAH, he is supposed to be backstage.

On Sunday, Fightful Select reported that LA Knight was planned to travel to Germany, which is the site of WWE Raw this week. We can confirm he was scheduled to be backstage at today's show. We can't confirm if he will appear, though rarely do they fly talent to Europe mid-tour to not use them.

LA Knight has been absent from WWE TV for over a month. He signed a lucrative contract extension in the Summer of 2025 that goes several more years.

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SRS Q&A: Tons of Royal Rumble questions and more!!

Sean Ross Sapp answers your questions!

  • Dakota Kai

  • Royal Rumble

  • WrestleMania plans

  • Wrestlers returning from injury

  • Jay White

  • Street Profits

  • Tommaso Ciampa

  • Ryan Nemeth-AEW

  • Uncle Howdy

  • Saraya

  • Hologram

  • WWE women's tag division

  • Rhea Mania

  • TITLE BELTS

  • Call-ups

  • Wil...

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LA Knight update

LA Knight may be on his way back to WWE.

LA Knight has been off WWE TV for over a month, last appearing on the December 8 episode of Raw against Logan Paul. After the match, LA Knight was written off TV, and WWE said he was out indefinitely with an injury.

Fightful Select has learned that LA Knight was scheduled to travel to Germany this week. WWE Raw on January 11 is in Germany. We can't confirm that he'll be on the show, but WWE rarely brings people over in the middle of a Euro...

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Select Answers: WWE/Saudi Sale?, NXT, Nash/Hart

Welcome to Select Answers, a feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.

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You've spoken in the past about NXT wanting to keep some bigger names ...

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Indie names set for WWE tryouts

WWE has a tryout this upcoming week, with some interesting indie names. 

Fightful Select has learned of a number of named names planned for the upcoming WWE tryouts.

Fightful has confirmed indie wrestler Bruss Hamilton as another WWE tryout name.

Originally we were told that Airica Demia was set for a tryout, but have since been told that she was in Florida to train at the Dungeon 2.0 and wrestle at a showcase tonight. We're working on an update on Norotious Mimi. <...

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TNA talent finished with the company

A TNA talent has left the company.

Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has confirmed that Killer Kelly’s contract with TNA has expired, and she has effectively left the company. There are not currently creative plans for her.

Kelly’s contract expired in December, after her deal was extended after going on maternity leave in 2024. Her last couple of matches were at the TNA El Paso tapings, putting over Myla Grace and The IInspiration. She had been teaming with Rosemary of late.&...

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Select Answers: Comcast/ESPN Unlimited, Britt Baker, AEW firsts

Welcome to Select Answers, a feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.

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At this point, do you think Comcast/xfinity customers are basically ou...

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DEBUNKATHON NEWS UPDATE! A loaded edition. Free preview inside

Welcome to the Fightful Friday DEBUNKATHON

In addition to the debunkathon we have a ton of news!

  • Thea Hail vs. Blake Monroe

  • MJF's Diddy promo

  • Stranger Things

  • Mustafa Ali

  • Stephanie Vaquer

  • WWE/Netflix

  • Street Profits

  • Chris Jericho

  • Bullet Club

  • Eddie Kingston and Airica Demia speak to Fightful.

  • Mercedes Martinez

  • Kno...

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SMACKDOWN PLANS FOR TODAY

Fightful Select and Viper of Bodyslam.net have learned of plans for today's WWE Smackdown. These are subject to change, and we are not positive on the order

  • SPOILER SEGMENT

  • Trick Williams vs. Rey Fenix

  • Giulia vs. Alexa Bliss for the United States Title

  • MFTs vs. Wyatt Sicks

  • SPOILER MATCH

  • SPOILER TITLE MATCH 2

  • Cody Rhodes vs....

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Select Answers: WrestleMania retirements, Trish Stratus, Will Ospreay

Welcome to Select Answers, a feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.

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Do you think the days of big named superstars retiring at a Wrestleman...

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Name backstage at Smackdown

Please navigate away if you wish to avoid spoilers.

Also use NordVPN.com/Fightful if you want to watch Smackdown early today on Netflix!

Fightful Select has learned that Jacob Fatu is backstage at today's WWE Smackdown. Fatu has been sidelined for the last couple of months, and Fightful was told he was in good shape ahead of the return.

We can not confirm if he will be on the show.

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SRS Q&A Questions

Hey guys! SRS here. Get your questions in for this week's show!!!

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Reaction backstage to Je'Von Evans contract signing

The Je'Von Evans situation confused some in WWE.

On the January 4 episode of WWE Raw, Je'Von Evans signed his Raw contract alongside Adam Pearce during a commercial break. Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that many were puzzled by the situation, but insisted it wasn't an indication of their view on Evans.

When Sean Ross Sapp asked about the situation throughout the week, there were rumors that some Raw segments went heavy and led to this, but that wasn't confirmed.<...

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Oba Femi-Main roster update

Oba Femi is meant for big things.

Oba Femi has vacated the NXT Title, and he's headed to the main roster.

WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that Oba Femi is currently expected for the WWE Raw brand, with him debuting near the top of the card. There are creative pushes for him to be featured prominently on WrestleMania.

Sean Ross Sapp was told after NXT this week that Oba relinquishing the title was because of the imminent main roster plans, and those controlling...

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Update on David Finlay-WWE

WWE has interest in a new, but familiar name.

According to Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select, David Finlay has been discussed as a possibility within WWE. When Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reached out, we were told that negotiations haven't happened between the two sides, but that he was discussed within WWE. Wrestlevotes heard that NXT has interest in bringing him in.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select had reported that Finlay's deal is up relatively soon, and is looking at his ...

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WrestleVotes Radio 1/8: David Finlay, Oba Femi, Je'Von Evans, More

Welcome to WrestleVotes Radio! Joey Votes and TC are back to bring you a bunch of news!

  • Oba Femi, WWE, Mania Plans

  • Stone Cold Steve Austin

  • Matt Cardona

  • Top homegrown talent

  • The Je'Von Evans contract

  • Raw breakdown

  • Bron Breakker plans

  • Finlay-WWE

When aggregating this show, please credit Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select, and link or tag. We will post individ...

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Select Answers: AAA Call ups, Worst fake stories, Triple H booking process

Welcome to Select Answers, a feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.

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Do you see any triple a talent being called up this year? I would love...

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FREE POST: Andrade's HOG match

House of Glory confirmed the following to Fighful

House of Glory Wrestling Announces First-Time-Ever Clash: Andrade El Idolo vs. Amazing Red


HOG: City of Angels – January 30, 2026 | Globe Theatre, Los Angeles

House of Glory Wrestling (HOG) is proud to announce a monumental main-event attraction for its highly anticipated debut to the West Coast. On Friday, January 30, 2026, at the historic Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, two of the most dynamic and influential performers ...

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Update on new AEW signing

Jake Something is now Jake Doyle.

TNA veteran Jake Something appeared on AEW Dynamite as a member of the Don Callis Family on the January 7 episode. AEW sources claimed that he signed recently, as his TNA contract expired on January 1.

At one point Jake's TNA deal was expected to go well into 2026, but that didn't end up happening. As was indicated on Dynamite, he's expected to appear regularly with Mark Davis, now that Kyle Fletcher is primarily a singles competitor.

TNA h...

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Switchblade Jay White update

Switchblade Jay White is not coming back imminently.

“Switchblade” Jay White made an appearance at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom to the surprise of many to honor Hirohi Tanahashi. NJPW lifted the ban on him so he could appear at the event. It was kept very close to the vest, but also led to natural speculation about his future.

White sustained a hand injury in 2025, and also went ahead and had a much needed shoulder surgery. Immediately upon the surgery, White was sidelined for the rem...

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AEW modified stage for 2026

2026 brings in some changes for All Elite Wrestling.

Starting with tonight's AEW Dynamite, fans may notice a bit of a change to the AEW set. Tonight's stage features the standard ramp going down, with a video wall at the back of it. There's also a curved screen going ahead.

There are two entrance areas to come from on the back "within" the boards. The recent setups have been a large horizontal video board, with entrances around the outside.

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Select Answers: Becky/AJ, Buddy Matthews, Rumble

Welcome to Select Answers, a feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.

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Is it safe to assume that it's Becky v AJ at mania

I ha...

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Another top NXT star discussed for a call-up

Another top NXT star could be heading to the WWE main roster.

Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that NXT World Champion Jacy Jayne has been discussed for a potential call-up to the WWE main roster. NXT higher ups believed she did a good job rising to the occasion during her 2025.

Fightful had been told years ago that Jacy Jayne had made a good impression upon her Smackdown debut. Ever since that August 2022 appearance, there has been semi-regular discussion for a call...

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Select Answers: William Regal Post, Video Screens, THE EXPERIENCE

Welcome to Select Answers, a feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.

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Do think Tony Khan will take action tell the wrestlers to be more carf...

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