Fightful Select's Corey Brennan has learned the following for tonight's NXT show, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Baron Corbin & Bron Breakker segment kicks off the show.
- Carmelo Hayes promo
- Roxanne Perez vs. Lola Vice
- Wren Sinclair & Fallon Henley vs. Jakara Jackson & Lash Legend
- Nathan Frazer & Axiom vs. Malik Blade & Edris Enofe
- Riley Osborne vs. Lexis King
...
We’re a few days removed from Cody Rhodes seemingly passing on the title shot many expected he would be getting at WrestleMania against Roman Reigns, in favor of the Rock.
WWE did not ignore the support Rhodes was getting, constantly referencing it on WWE Raw, as Rhodes did not commit to his plans for WrestleMania. WWE also reiterated Rock vs. Roman Reigns was not official.
To be clear – if this is or was a work, there were numerous parties that had not been clued in on such a...
2024-02-06 20:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostMLW has landed a free agent name with WWE, TNA, ROH and AEW experience.
Fightful has learned that former Undisputed Era member Bobby Fish is set to join Major League Wrestling. Fish has been less active in the ring, which we're told is set to change as he gets in the fold with MLW.
He's scheduled to wrestle at MLW Intimidation Games 2024 on TrillerTV+, Thursday February 29 at the Melrose Ballroom in NYC.
We've heard that the NJPW crossover, and Riddle's appearance in MLW hel...
2024-02-06 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostLadies & Gentlemen, non-binary buddies, it gives me no pleasure to say this.
We've been had.
Whatever is going on with Cody & Rock & Roman & Seth (and Drew, I guess?), this whole deal smells fishy. I don't know exactly WHY they're doing this, but everything that you've seen so far has been planned for weeks.
It doesn't seem possible that a company like WWE could have been doing all this ON PURPOSE, but somehow, it's true.
Maybe.
Anyway, Cody didn't c...
2024-02-06 03:40:46 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Raw, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Seth Rollins Promo
- Tag Team Title Shot Qualifier: New Day vs. Creeds vs. DIY vs. Imperium
- Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Becky Lynch vs. Shayna Baszler
- SPOILER PROMO
- Akira Tozawa & Maxxine vs. Ivar & Valhalla
- JD McDonagh vs. The Miz
- Gunther's 600 Day Reign celebration
- Women's Ta...
2024-02-06 00:52:52 +0000 UTC View PostA prominently featured NXT talent’s WWE contract is up in a few months.
Fightful Select has learned that Dijak’s WWE contract is up in June of 2024. The year will tons of WWE deals coming due, as many signed five-year deals in 2019 after the formation of AEW.
Dijak previously went by Dominik Dijakovic and T-Bar in WWE, and had a run on the main WWE roster as a part of Retribution. His most prominent run has been his current NXT run that has seen him have several memorable matc...
2024-02-05 21:53:39 +0000 UTC View Post- Rock-Cody-Roman
- Vince McMahon-WWE-Johnny lawsuit
- Brock Lesnar
- Mercedes
- CM Punk
- Fightful speaks to TNA, WWE, other stars
2024-02-05 20:39:42 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select had the opportunity to catch up with Speedball Mike Bailey after TNA’s Hard to Kill Pay-Per-View event in Las Vegas. Joel Pearl of Fightful Overbooked’s In the Weeds Podcast spoke with Bailey, and the two discussed various topics.
Bailey recounted wrestling experiences in Japan and collaborations with fellow wrestlers Trent Seven and Laredo Kid. Bailey also mentioned the unexpected nature of wrestling, speaking about Trent's sudden unfortunate absence from Hard to Ki...
2024-02-05 13:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostSome notes from Corey Brennan from the NXT Vengeance Day show
- Throughout the show when The Rock was shown on WrestleMania graphics, the crowd would boo. There were efforts made to cover up this reaction by production.
-During the Dusty Rhodes Classic final, rope tightness was questioned after two scary spots involving Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes. It was said all involved in the match came out if it a "little banged up."
- The NXT Women's Cha...
2024-02-05 04:38:26 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- MLW: "SuperFight 4" results
- GCW: "The Coldest Winter 2" results
- WEST COAST PRO: "Ill Mannered" results
- ACTION: "Newnan Knightmare" results
- AIW: "Eye for an Eye" results
- GLORY PRO: "Ascend" (Ep. 21) results
- NXT Level Up (2/2) results
- ROH *TV TAPING SPOILERS* (50 min-53 min)
- Cody Rhodes gives his story to The Rock
2024-02-05 02:27:05 +0000 UTC View PostAn ongoing scoops thread for NXT Vengeance Day scoops thread from Fightful's Corey Brennan, subject to change.
If you would like to avoid potential spoilers, please avoid the bottom of the page.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Wade Barrett is on commentary tonight.
- The Dusty Rhodes Classic match opens the show.
- NXT Title match is set to close the show.
- The situation involving Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and The Roc...
2024-02-04 23:44:14 +0000 UTC View PostBron Breakker and Baron Corbin have won over several in NXT with their run as a tag team.
It was announced in early January that Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin would be teaming together in the Dusty Rhodes tag team classic and are currently set to compete in the finals of the tournament on February 4th at NXT Vengeance Day.
Fightful's Corey Brennan now reports that throughout the thrown together tag teams run, several important names have taken...
2024-02-04 23:27:52 +0000 UTC View PostTwo days after the Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and Rock saga, its still a hot topic online, and within the company
Sources we spoke to said that Cody Rhodes was professional backstage around the situation, but probably seemed somber in retrospect now that many know what was happening. WWE had definitely taken note of posts that highlighted polls, dislikes on social, and mainstream coverage. There is no way we can rule out this potentially being a work from the start or becoming one, but w...
2024-02-04 21:56:33 +0000 UTC View PostJoin Fightful's Rob Wilkins, Maggie, and a cast of others for the Fightful Select EXCLUSIVE WWE Vengeance Day Pre-Show.
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmOy8JNXpJg
2024-02-04 19:00:51 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select caught up with former WWE Divas Champion Natalya at WWE Royal Rumble Media Day.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp mentioned a social media post where Natalya tagged some movie studios. Natalya said she could not confirm but could not deny the report. She added that there is something she’s been working on that is really close to her heart.
She said it’s something that she has been working on for a while now and that wrestling is in such a boom period right now.
The CMLL guys are already paying dividends.
A roving Bounty Hunter has found a home. This is the way.
Two Women's Matches!
DGFTR vs The Patriarchy!
HOOK vs The JobJobbers!
A Swerve Face Turn?
Death Metal Dutch Kickboxing vs Delaware Redneck Kung Fu!
(Also, The Rock might be in the midst of a full takeover of WWE?)
Everything sucks. But not all the time. Let's talk about it.
Youtube Link: 2024-02-04 02:54:21 +0000 UTC
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Fightul Select had the opportunity to meet up with WWE Raw SuperStar Ivy Nile on WWE Royal Rumble Media Day.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp spoke with Ivy. Sean asked Ivy how everyday life has changed since her callup. Ivy told Sean that it’s been an adjustment. Ivy said it’s been incredible. The Creeds will have a match, and then she’s going toe-to-toe with Rhea Ripley. The traveling is cool, and she has not traveled much before.
Sean would ask Ivy what feedback she received a...
2024-02-03 23:07:15 +0000 UTC View PostIn one of the most controversial moves in wrestling booking history, The Rock is poised to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 instead of Cody Rhodes.
We will preface this story by stating that nothing has been officially announced, and as always in pro wrestling, plans can change – just as they did over the last week. There are many in the company that are cautiously optimistic that if the reaction that WWE received Friday night doesn't change, maybe a pivot could be in order.
...
- One person at Smackdown said it was the most outside faces they've seen there in a long time.
- Nick Aldis is still producing dark matches in addition to working on-screen
- WWE were happy with the buzz surrounding Bianca Belair & Montez Ford's Love & WWE.
- Michael Hayes solo produced segments for the first time in quite a while.
- We weren't given a reason why Humberto Carrillo was given the name "Berto" internally, but it has since been changed on the ...
Bayley knows how to speak Japanese.
Tiffany got her first win on SmackDown.
Bobby's Boys vs the Karrion Kult is the longest feud ever that hasn't even started yet.
Bate & Dunne punched their ticket to ... something?
And Cody's making his Mania decision tonight!
(or maybe Dwayne is making it for him?)
Rampage has stuff on it, too.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
Fightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Smackdown in Birmingham, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Logan Paul promo
- SPOILER MATCH
- Title Qualifier: Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate vs. LWO vs. Pretty Deadly vs. Los Lotharios
- Bayley & Damage CTRL promo
- Lashley & Street Profits vs. The Final Testament
- SPOILER MATCH 2
- Roman Reigns promo
- Cody Rhodes and Roman...
2024-02-03 01:01:04 +0000 UTC View Post- For those wondering how some fans got into the press conference, that was included as a part of some On Location fan ticketing packages. Phones were taken backstage to prevent leaks from on location.
- Jojo Offerman was at the WWE Royal Rumble. She was with her children, of which she shared with the late Bray Wyatt.
- Katie Forbes was backstage at AEW Dynamite, as was Luke Hawx. Forbes was there supporting Rob Van Dam.
- The Undertaker was backstage at the WWE Royal Rumble...
2024-02-02 22:52:37 +0000 UTC View Post- Okada
- Vince McMahon
- Mercedes
- Sting
- Cody Rhodes' future
- Wrestlemania
2024-02-02 21:04:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis situations are not going away any time soon.
In addition to lawsuits, Federal investigations were revealed for the former WWE owner and his longtime crony Laurinaitis. Fightful Select was told earlier this week by longtime employees that they personally expected McMahon to be eventually charged, because "if the feds raided Vince and got his phone, they'll almost surely find something."
Fightful has spoken with a number of p...
2024-02-02 17:14:12 +0000 UTC View PostThis week, former two-time WWE Heavyweight Champion Nic Nemeth was a guest on the Wrestling Perspective Podcast. Nemeth, formerly known as Dolph Ziggler in the WWE, would join Dennis Farrell, Lars Frederiksen, and Ace Steel for nearly an hour, and the four discussed numerous topics.
Nic discussed being a 19-year veteran in the industry. He shared his unconventional career journey and insights. He discussed his strategy and his feelings about modern professional wrestling.
... 2024-02-01 21:42:47 +0000 UTC View PostMercedes Mone is still headed to AEW.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp and Mat Men Radio's Andrew Zarian have learned more.
AEW founder Tony Khan fueled speculation on Wednesday when it was announced....that he'd have an announcement on the February 6 episode of AEW Dynamite. While no one will confirm, it was implied that it was related to the impending appearance of Mercedes Mone in AEW. However, we were not told that her signing would be outright mentioned as a p...
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2024-02-01 18:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostThere's a lot of discourse around CM Punk's triceps injury and what was planned for the WWE Royal Rumble.
A popular conspiracy theory among fans that they've inquired to Fightful about is the idea that CM Punk was actually supposed to win the WWE Royal Rumble, knew he sustained an injury, and an audible was called. However, we're told that wasn't true. Cody Rhodes was scheduled to win the WWE Royal Rumble, and things unfolded as they were intended to.
However...
2024-01-31 19:18:56 +0000 UTC View PostKazuchika Okada is officially a free agent in a few hours, but he's already causing a stir on the free agent market.
On Tuesday, much was made of PWTees being informed that they needed to remove Kazuchika Okada merchandise from their stores within 24 hours. However, it was reiterated to us that this was related to his NJPW contract expiring this week, and isn't connected to WWE or AEW. However, we have learned a lot more about how talks are already ongoing.
T...
2024-01-31 18:59:33 +0000 UTC View Post
There's no List Goes On today, so a little look at the quick-hit SRS-Cody interview!
2024-01-31 17:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post