The Wrestling Perspective Podcast Dennis Farrell and Lars Frederiksen guest this week is Rob Naylor. Naylor was a prominent figure in the tape trading days and is now considered a Pro Wrestling Historian by many fans. The conversation shifts to talking about being a wrestling fan and Rob's experience transitioning from being a tape buyer/trader to being part of the industry for a short time.
Naylor shared his experience as a wrestling fan and his love for collecting and tradi...
2023-08-14 14:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Wrestling Observer reported today that Hangman Page was set to do a pre-taped interview for AEW Dynamite. However. When he go there he was told that they would have to do it away from the venue and not to go to the show. We've not been able to confirm the Hangman aspect of it.
However, we were able to confirm that Ryan Nemeth was brought into town for the Collision tapings. Shortly after arriving he was told by a coach that he wouldn't be needed and a flight had been booked for him to ...
2023-08-13 23:55:36 +0000 UTC
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By Sid Pullar III from FightfulMag.com Issue 5
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When wrestling fans see a picture of Darby Allinfor the first time, they have first impressions that go through their heads. “He’s too small,” “he’s too skinny,” and “he looks like every emo kid” are what you see if you search through social media for initial judgments of the 28-year-old All Elite Wrestling star. This doesn’t speak to the persona that has been cultivated and has...
2023-08-13 22:00:03 +0000 UTC
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There has been a lot of discussion about top merch sellers in WWE. Fightful was able to learn more, as we’ve seen some recent live event lists. Since publishing this, we’ve gained some more information.
Cody Rhodes has been the top of several lists that we’ve seen, sometimes with multiple items in the top five.
Something that caused a big shift was the split in The Bloodline, as they were often grouped together. This would often include Roman Reigns, Usos and collective Bloo...
2023-08-13 20:21:01 +0000 UTC
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- It should go without saying, but the Jey Uso spot on Smackdown was storyline. For some reason we've still got a lot of questions about it.
- Nick Aldis shadowed Petey Williams in producing the AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross match on Smackdown, while Robert Roode worked with Jamie Noble in producing some backstage segments and the United States Title match.
- Roman Reigns is not expected to miss any scheduled dates to to his injury as of now, though that could change. We...
2023-08-13 19:45:23 +0000 UTC
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STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- NEW SOUTH: "Anniversary 8" results
- GCW: "No Signal In The Hills 3" results
- WCP: "West Coast Cup" results
- ACTION: "Into The ACTIONVERSE" results
- ROH *TV TAPING SPOILERS*
- FIGHTT PRO: "Enter The Fightt Final Round" results
- NXT Level Up (8/11) results
- MLW: "Fusion" (8/10) results
- NWA: "Powerrr" (8/8) results
2023-08-13 16:30:44 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select caught up with another ECW alum Blue Meanie at the Square Circled Expo in Indianapolis. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp and Blue Meanie started the conversation by talking about Cincinnati Reds baseball ownership.
Sean mentioned to Blue Meanie he could buy the Cincinnati Reds after he sold his merchandise; Blue Meanie declined and said that Tony Khan has the Wrestling and Sports Ownership down.
Sean would ask what the process was for Blue Meanie to be involved wi...
2023-08-13 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Nigel McGuinness could be headed back to the ring.
Sources have confirmed to Fightful Select that former Ring of Honor World Champion has been taking measures to try to return to the ring. We’ve not been told definitively that McGuinness has been cleared for a return, but that he’d been taking measures that indicated he was considering a return to the ring.
The 47- year old McGuinness last wrestled well over a decade ago, with his last match being in December 2011. His last te...
2023-08-12 19:59:39 +0000 UTC
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Jimmy Uso has a stupid reason for stopping Jey Uso from becoming champion.
But it's not as stupid as whatever reason WWE has for pulling Santos Escobar out of the US Title match and inserting Rey Mysterio instead. And then booking Rey to win.
Rampage has an OC vs Johnny Mundo title match, so let's watch that.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/EDgOQbIgjTQ
2023-08-12 01:59:11 +0000 UTC
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Fightful has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Smackdown, which are subject to change. These are incomplete, not in order, tentative, and will be updated if we get additional info.
- Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka
- Santos Escobar/Austin Theory (Backstage/Promo)
- Karrion Kross ( w/ Scarlett) vs. AJ Styles ( w/ Michin)
- Spoiler
- LA Knight vs. Top Dolla ( w/ Ashante "Thee" Adonis & B-Fab)
- Santos Escobar vs. Austin Theory (United States C...
2023-08-12 00:08:52 +0000 UTC
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Edge is listed internally to appear on tonight's Smackdown in a promo
2023-08-12 00:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Coexisting After Dark w/ Rob & Maggie interviews Alex McCarthy!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZemdtR2XMY
2023-08-11 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Bryan Danielson broke his arm when Kazuchika Okada hit him with a flying elbow drop at Forbidden Door, but a huge rematch was at least considered for AEW All In with another talent. Sources confirmed that Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson was at least considered for the show before the injury, and even for a little bit after the injury, as the company hoped he’d be ready for a return. However, AEW sources claimed that were were also other plans for Omega, but didn’t hear what those were. It...
2023-08-11 19:51:19 +0000 UTC
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- We can confirm that Jim Ross' current AEW deal is set to be up within a couple of months.
- When asking about the Roman Reigns injury, we weren't told the specifics of the injury, but that it wasn't a back injury.
- To clarify our report from yesterday, there was never any serious discussion of Bray Wyatt appearing at WWE Summerslam, contrary to rumors.
- Plenty of EA UFC 5 game info will be emerging throughout the end of August and early September.
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2023-08-11 18:54:39 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys, SRS has a concussion and needs a fill-in for the Q&A show. Jeremy and Joel will are subbing in. Sean did answer some questions where applicable.
This Q&A will be audio only this week.
2023-08-11 17:48:35 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys, SRS has a concussion and needs a fill in for the q&a show. Jeremy and Joel will be subbing and SRS will feed some answers to them where applicable.
Ask away
2023-08-11 00:03:13 +0000 UTC
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Sean Ross Sapp gives you the latest on BRAY!
2023-08-10 22:28:13 +0000 UTC
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At long last, there’s some good Bray Wyatt news.
Fightful has learned that Bray Wyatt is finally getting “closer” to clearance after almost six months without it. Wyatt has battled an illness that we won’t disclose, and the company and Wyatt have been taking extra precautions to make sure that his long-term health is accounted for. But there is some positive news.
Of late, we’ve confirmed that Wyatt isn’t actively cleared, but those we’ve spoken to claim that he’...
2023-08-10 19:38:05 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select caught up with Bayley during media availability leading up to Money in the Bank in London. Sean mentioned to Bayley how she was the MVP of the WWE during the pandemic era. Sean asked the Grand Slam Champion about having the trust of the WWE instilled in her and if there was a particular time that they told her that she would be showing up on multiple shows.
Bayley said there was no specific plan, and it just kind of happened for her and Sasha [Banks]. She said they [WWE ...
2023-08-10 18:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Phil and Righteous Reg are back with a new Q&A! So get your questions in!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4k1RF5lv0c
2023-08-10 17:31:57 +0000 UTC
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- To expand on what we posted this week about the Royal Rumble to Florida gaining momentum, it's specifically Tampa. Talent have not been told officially.
- Those that we spoke to say people backstage in AEW were happy with Rob Van Dam's performance on AEW Dynamite.
- Fightful is interviewing the former Damien Sandow today in relation to NWA 75. Let us know if you have any questions.
- Interviews with Michael Oku (from Grapsody) and a short discussion with Bayley drop ...
2023-08-10 16:00:58 +0000 UTC
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AEW Full Gear is headed to Los Angeles.
Fightful Select has confirmed that the traditional November PPV event for All Elite Wrestling is headed to the west coast. Sources with knowledge of the situation stated that AEW Full Gear is currently slated for The Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, November 18 on internal calendars. This would cause an adjustment to Collision, but we aren’t sure how yet.
We’ve heard that fairly recently, the PPV was actually discussed f...
2023-08-09 20:20:01 +0000 UTC
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SRS and Jimmy are here!!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/e-5ebCqpDY0
2023-08-09 18:45:01 +0000 UTC
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We’ve learned that an injured wrestler could be headed back to AEW soon.
Fightful Select has learned that the Bunny, also known as Allie is nearing a return to action after being sidelined for quite some time. Bunny sustained an orbital bone injury way back in February, competing on AEW Championship Fight Night against then-champion Jamie Hayter in a world title eliminator match. She’s been off television ever since.
We have learned that Bunny has been at recent television tap...
2023-08-09 16:59:01 +0000 UTC
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Scott Edwards is back with another edition of the Select Style podcast talking tournament season in Japan.
Here's the lineup of topics in order:
- NJPW G1 Climax
- DRAGONGATE King of Gate Final
- GLEAT VER. MEGA
- Sareee-ISM Chapter II
- NOAH N-1 Victory
- STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix
2023-08-09 05:11:30 +0000 UTC
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- Though she wasn't used on WWE Summerslam and Raw, Chelsea Green was brought in for both shows
- Sami Zayn's spots on WWE Raw were always planned like that. Nothing changed shortly before the show and wasn't changed before or shortly into the show
- Fightful will drop a very brief interview with Bayley where she talks WrestleMania, COVID era and other things
- Regarding Brian Pillman, we have confirmed he's been in the process of relocating to Florida. bodyslam.net ...
2023-08-08 20:49:52 +0000 UTC
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Roman Reigns did get hurt at WWE Summerslam.
Tuesday morning, Wrestling Observer reported that Roman Reigns got hurt early in the match with Jey Uso at WWE Summerslam. Fightful Select has since confirmed that news. However, he is still planned for WWE Smackdown this Friday.
After Summerslam, word came out that Reigns was not advertised for any WWE TV episodes over the next few months. However, we did confirm that Reigns was planned for this Friday's Smackdown, and as of now, there...
2023-08-08 17:28:57 +0000 UTC
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Deonna Purrazzo's Way Back to The Age of The Virtuosa at IMPACT Wrestling
In IMPACT Wrestling there are few athletes who possess the skill, determination, and tenacity to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact that could rival that of The Virtuosa Deonna Purrazzo. Purrazzo, is one such Knockout at IMPACT Wrestling who has proven time and again that she is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to her calculated approach and her technical prowess as an in-ring competitor. As s...
2023-08-08 07:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Okay, so we don't know what exactly is up with Sami's elbow, so who knows what's happening in the tag division? But hey, at least The New Day is back!
And at least Chad Gable is finally over as a babyface, and he'll be feuding with Gunther heading into the fall, so that's cool.
And it looks like they're still plowing ahead with the Shayna Baszler push, at least for now, which is good.
And at least they're letting LA Knight be the hottest thing in the company, which is GREAT....
2023-08-08 02:52:40 +0000 UTC
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Fightful has learned the following plans for WWE Raw, subject to change
- Cody Rhodes promo
- IC Contender Match: Matt Riddle vs. Ricochet vs. Chad Gable vs. Tommaso Ciampa
- Tribal Combat video
- Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Bronson Reed
- Becky Lynch promo
- Shayna Baszler vs. Zoey Stark
- SPOILER vs. Ludwig Kaiser
- Miz promo
- SPOILER TAG MATCH
- WWE Women's Tag Title addressed
- SPOILER MAIN EVENT
Backstage News<...
2023-08-07 23:40:26 +0000 UTC
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