A shocking location is being discussed for WWE Summerslam, and is considered a front runner and likely location.
Fightful Select has learned that Cleveland, Ohio is in the running to potentially see WWE Summerslam 2024 land there. There are several sources that are connected with the City of Cleveland, as well as the Cleveland Browns. One WWE source said they heard that the event was even likely for the city.
We’ve not learned if Cleveland Browns Stadium or Progressive Field wou...
2023-10-26 19:04:19 +0000 UTC
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NJPW Star Tama Tonga joined Fightful Select for an exclusive interview. The NEVER Openweight Champion discussed numerous topics with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp.
Tonga told us that doing more NJPW [New Japan Pro Wrestling] shows in the United States has been great. He spoke about the expansion within New Japan, doing more shows in the United States. Tonga said he’s been with the company for over ten years.
Tonga said things slowed down with the pandemic, but they are getting on...
2023-10-26 17:49:56 +0000 UTC
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- It was reiterated to us after the article we published that there were no issues between Copeland and Ricky Starks.
- We've heard that the departure between Brock Anderson and AEW was amicable and that there doesn't appear to be any bad blood associated with it. He's already garnered some interest on the indies.
- Paul Wight was sent to make an appearance at Ohio Valley wrestling to help promote AEW’s Dynamite in Louisville on November 1.
- For those asking, Jake R...
2023-10-25 20:10:01 +0000 UTC
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SRS and Jimmy Van's post show!
video: https://youtu.be/SOsEWFo_ULs
2023-10-25 19:33:00 +0000 UTC
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On Monday's Fightful Raw post-show we said we'd have news on Fightful Select about and underserved region (NOT UNDESERVED) getting a PLE.
On Wednesday, WWE announced an August 31 show for Berlin, Germany, titled Bash in Berlin. While that was a show we were referring to, that wasn't the only one we've heard. With WWE returning to the UK in 2023 for Money in The Bank, constantly going to Saudi Arabia, and announcing Elimination Chamber for Australia, don’t expect WWE to slow down doing...
2023-10-25 16:27:00 +0000 UTC
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WWE has a ton of contracts coming up in 2024, but their method for renewals seems to have been different lately.
Fightful has learned that numerous talent, including several top stars, have not been approached for contract extensions. WWE signed dozens of wrestlers to new deals in 2019 that are expiring, but also some that were shorter-term are coming due in 2024. WWE has top talent with expiring deals all throughout the year.
Most of the talent we’ve spoken to were of the belie...
2023-10-24 21:05:56 +0000 UTC
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- Cody Rhodes was off live events this weekend to attend the opening of Brandi Rhodes' yoga studio in Atlanta.
- We're told not to expect Erik of the Viking Raiders back any time soon, unfortunately.
- Bobby Roode is now doing solo producing assignments on the main roster.
- Regarding Jason Cade, Fightful Wrestling Weekly was told that Cade was around during WrestleMania weekend, but it was decided not long after that Cade wouldn't be brought in full time as a producer.
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2023-10-24 19:00:03 +0000 UTC
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It's the 450th Episode of Sour Graps!
To celebrate, WWE gave us a mediocre episode of Raw.
Those 3 hours really can be a slog sometimes, can't they? Especially with no Gunther banger title defense to take up a half hour.
I've forgotten most of what happened tonight and THE SHOW IS STILL GOING ON.
But better days could be on the horizon.
They're NOT, but they COULD be...
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
2023-10-24 02:56:05 +0000 UTC
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Fightful has learned the following WWE Raw plans for October 23, which are subject to change.
- Judgment Day promo
- New Day vs. Alpha Academy
- NXT Title: Becky Lynch vs. Indi Hartwell
- Women's World Title contract signing
- Johnny Gargano vs. Giovanni Vinci
- Logan Paul promo
- WOMENS TAG MATCH SPOILER
- Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre
- Akira Tozawa vs. Bronson Reed
- Jey Uso vs. Damian Priest
2023-10-23 23:46:22 +0000 UTC
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CM Punk…..and IMPACT? It seemed as if a lot of people thought that there was a possibility that Punk could join the company at Bound For Glory, but clearly that didn’t happen.
Fightful reported recently that while it was clearly a longshot, IMPACT Wrestling and those associated with it were open to him coming in to the company. Punk appeared backstage months ago and made a good impression on many there, and got along with a number of people on the roster, seemingly enjoying his time...
2023-10-23 19:56:22 +0000 UTC
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- Adam Copeland and Ricky Starks
- Roman Reigns creative process
- IMPACT becoming TNA
- Brock Anderson
- WWE producer not retained
- IMPACT BFG
- Kofi Kingston and Ivar praised
- Tasha Steelz, Matt Cardona, Nick Wayne
- Lots of MLW news
- Serena Deeb
- Logan Paul
- Don West and Mike Tenay
- TNA Hall of Fame
2023-10-23 12:00:07 +0000 UTC
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STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- IMPACT rebranding to TNA
- ACTION: "Wanna Play A Game?" results
- REVPRO: "British J Cup 2023" results
- PRESTIGE: "Decimate The Weak" results
- SHP: "The Next Episode" results
- CIRCLE 6: "Thriller" results
- NXT Level Up (10/20) results
- MLW: "Fusion" (10/19) results
- NWA: "Samhain" predictions
- ROH *TV TAPING SPOILERS* (57 min-end)
2023-10-23 00:48:37 +0000 UTC
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- Many that we spoke to in IMPACT were kept in the dark regarding the TNA name change.
- Tony Khan had a hand in producing the AEW Dynamite Dozen battle Royal this past week. Khan often leads in producing those matches.
- Matt Cardona told Fightful Select that he was in talks to face Ultimo Dragon at WrestleCade in November. He claims it didn’t end up happening because Dragon’s asking price was too high.
- Fightful has an interview scheduled with Titus O'Neil this ...
2023-10-23 00:09:02 +0000 UTC
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A couple of WWE Superstars were getting praise for their recent matches on WWE Raw.
Fightful sources had indicated that both Kofi Kingston and Ivar had received high marks for their WWE Raw matches of late. Their first match came as a result of Erik being sidelined. Viking Raiders and New Day had been slated for a lot of time for their two out of three falls match. Instead of cutting it when Erik got injured, they just had Ivar and Kofi Kingston wrestle the duration of the scheduled tim...
2023-10-22 19:00:02 +0000 UTC
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From Fightful Magazine Issue 6
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What does owning a luxury sock boutique, being a Hugo Boss model and inventing the mixed martial art of Pancrase have in common? The enigmatic and legendary Minoru Suzuki of course.
As a fabled heel, Suzuki has a name in wrestling that strikes fear and respect into his competitors and fans alike. It’s not normal to see athletes going into a match knowing they willget hurt. But that is 100% the case when going up against a...
2023-10-22 17:00:02 +0000 UTC
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- Juventud Guerrera is working on a freelance basis and will be at tomorrow's tapings.
- IMPACT taped Deonna Purrazzo & Tasha Steelz vs. MK Ultra before the PPV
- Matt Cardona returning was a one-off, and he's not signed.
- One of the reasons given regarding the TNA name change we were told was for general buzz, and to unite the history of the company, which has been known as TNA, NWA TNA, IMPACT and GFW.
- We're told that a lot of planning went into th...
2023-10-22 03:32:38 +0000 UTC
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Matt Cardona appeared back in IMPACT Wrestling at Bound For Glory tonight.
Cardona had been a regular for IMPACT Wrestling until earlier this year, when he and IMPACT stopped working together. We're told that IMPACT wanted to stop using non-contracted wrestlers so much, and that Cardona wasn't interested in signing a contract, as he's doing well without one.
That naturally poses the question regarding his status after Bound For Glory. We're told that Cardona's booking is a o...
2023-10-22 02:51:34 +0000 UTC
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Danielson had another Saturday night classic, with Andrade this time, and after the match he was attacked by Malakai Black! And House of Black also attacked FTR tonight! And BCC!
This is gonna be a very fun fall.
Eddie Kingston lost a 5 on 1 handicap street fight, which sucked, but then he cut one of the greatest promos in a career already full of them. Which did not suck.
The Devil is back. We still don't know who he is, though. And Miro took far too long to mur...
2023-10-22 01:59:30 +0000 UTC
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- Nick Aldis continued his producing duties on Smackdown, and will work in that role while appearing as an on screen GM.
- Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis' promo was intended to be a reference to WWE's plans to run War Games, which was the plan as of a few weeks ago. We're working to find out if that's still the active plan.
- As mentioned last night, John Cena is slated for the next two Smackdowns, as there's a double taping next week ahead of the Saudi trip. We'll work to learn more ...
2023-10-21 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Last week's AEW Collision promo turned some heads, but didn't cause any heat that we've heard of.
On the October 14 AEW Collision, Adam Copeland and Ricky Starks cut a promo in which both men took shots at each other. This led to many speculating they were heated as a result of the promo.
Those that we've spoken to said there didn't appear to be any heat backstage, and that generally speaking Adam Copeland does not get rattled by promos like that, but writes his own material and h...
2023-10-21 18:00:04 +0000 UTC
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AEW has one less talent on their roster....and their roster page.
On Friday, many noticed that Brock Anderson was off the AEW roster page. Since then, Fightful has confirmed that Anderson's contract has expired with the company and as of now, has departed AEW. Arn Anderson had said previously that Brock's deal was going to be up in August.
Brock last wrestled on the August 12 episode of AEW Collision, losing to Luchasaurus in an AEW TNT Championship bout. Brock had been used...
2023-10-21 16:05:34 +0000 UTC
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LA Knight vs Roman Reigns is official for SAAAAAAAAAANDS of Time. Cool.
So is Rey Mysterio vs Logan Paul. Not cool.
A bunch of other stuff happened on SmackDown, too. Including Charlotte vs Iyo.
(Jury's still out on that one.)
On Rampage, we're getting a Mistico match, which I've been told is 'A SEMINAL MOMENT IN THE HISTORY OF OUR BUSINESS", so that's something.
Also, TK is going to announce a "DREAM MATCH" for Collision tonight. ...
2023-10-21 01:59:29 +0000 UTC
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WWE Smackdown plans for tonight, which are subject change.
- LA Knight & Paul Heyman promo
- Santos Escobar vs. Montez Ford
- Pretty Deadly- Brawling Brutes vignette
- LWO backstage
- Cena backstage
- SPOILER FIGHT
- Logan Paul and Rey Mysterio face to face
- Dragon Lee & Cameron Grimes vs. Austin Theory & Grayson Waller
- Women's Title: IYO Sky vs. Charlotte Flair
BACKSTAGE NEWS
- Shotzi & Michin is scheduled f...
2023-10-20 23:45:22 +0000 UTC
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A WWE producer appears to have not stayed on past their tryout period.
Jason Cade has not been with WWE in quite some time, we’re told. He was being tried out as a producer within the company for months, earlier this year. He hadn’t appeared on internal producer sheets in quite some time, and rarely had solo assignments.
Cade was brought in to help produce some women’s matches at the recommendation of TJ Wilson, who is highly regarded around the division. We haven’t heard ...
2023-10-20 19:45:00 +0000 UTC
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- CM Punk-WWE
- Mercedes
- Serena Deeb
- WWE tryouts
- Alex Hammerstone
- Randy Orton
- John Cena
2023-10-20 19:16:42 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys! Q&A time
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2023-10-20 15:28:56 +0000 UTC
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- Fightful filmed an interview with former IMPACT star Larry D in our first Fightful Studio interview in Kentucky. He'll have his retirement match against Moose in Cynthiana, Kentucky on November 4. Originally, he was slated to face Trevor Murdoch, but the NWA tapings adjusted plans.
- Nick Wayne was legitimately busted open on AEW Dynamite. We're told he was supposed to get his tooth fixed today.
- While we can't completely confirm Haus Of Wrestling's NWA to CW story, we have hea...
2023-10-19 22:48:44 +0000 UTC
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Even though Roman Reigns took some time off, things are still the same for his creative process.
Reigns has been out since shortly after Summerslam, before returning for the build to Crown Jewel. While he was out, things changed behind the scenes and Vince McMahon is no longer contributing creatively. However, we’re told that Roman Reigns’ creative process is largely the same. Both Reigns and Paul Heyman are said to contribute heavily, and did, regardless of the head of creative was...
2023-10-19 19:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Phil and Righteous Reg are back for another edition of Ask Grapsody!
Get your questions in!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3wvgRZVnXA
2023-10-19 17:20:12 +0000 UTC
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Fightful's Scott Edwards had the chance to interview Ice Ribbon wrestler and reigning ICExInfinity Champion Ibuki Hoshi.
Hoshi talked about how despite being a wrestler for six years, she doesn't consider herself a veteran at 20 years old. She knows that she has so much to learn still. Ibuki Hoshi has some of the most brutal chops in professional wrestling. Scott asked her about who taught her how to throw them. She cited that Tsukasa Fujimoto told her to when she had injured her ...
2023-10-19 02:13:10 +0000 UTC
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