Cody Rhodes is on his way back and was recently working to get in-ring clearance.
Sources familiar with the situation confirmed to Fightful Select that not only is Cody Rhodes preparing for his return, he's been at the WWE Performance Center to prepare. Cody Rhodes (and his big ass bus) were both spotted at the Performance Center in late December, as were members of his family and team.
A particularly interesting note is that Cody Rhodes was able to select who helped him prepare f...
2023-01-14 20:59:59 +0000 UTC
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Fightful spoke with Crowbar, who has reinvigorated his career.
He's a physical therapist outside of pro wrestling, which he says has helped extend his career. Also, he's credited by several pro wrestlers in helping them stay healthy or get healthy. He was actually a full time student when he was in ECW and WCW, noting the challenges.
He says that Kevin Sullivan reached out through a promoter named Tony Rumble and brought him into WCW for cruiserweight work. Then he went into ECW, ...
2023-01-14 18:00:00 +0000 UTC
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There's a hell of a card lined up for our Rampage watch-along, with Eddie Kingston & Ortiz taking on the House of Black, a GORY MUTILATION Women's Tag Match, and of course, Darby vs Juice.
While we watch that, let's talk about KO vs Sami Zayn and also whatever else happened on SmackDown.
Of course, Vince is back, and might be forcing his way back into leading creative. So yeah, everything still sucks.
Let's talk about it.
VIDEO: 2023-01-14 03:09:38 +0000 UTC
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Fightful has learned the following plans for WWE Smackdown
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- IC Title: Gunther vs. Braun Strowman
- Rey Mysterio promo
- Tegan Nox vs. Xia Li
- Bray Wyatt promo
- Liv Morgan vs. Raquel Rodriguez
- Backstage segment with Charlotte Flair
- Cody Rhodes video package
- Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
SPOILERS
- As of Thursday night, Uncle Howdy was in creative plan...
2023-01-14 00:44:14 +0000 UTC
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- Mercedes HEAT?
- WWE sale
- CM Punk
- Future Bullet Club leaders
- Video games
- Royal Rumble
- Vince McMahon, More!
2023-01-13 22:15:04 +0000 UTC
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Triple H held a talent meeting at Smackdown on January 13 that helped calm the nerves of some talent..
Since Vince McMahon forced himself back into the company, there have been numerous talent concerned about their creative futures. Triple H said that he's been assured that Vince McMahon's return is to see if the company should sell, and help lead the charge and figure out who they might sell the company to if they do. He made an attempt to squash the story of a sale being a "done deal...
2023-01-13 21:50:53 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select's Coexisting After Dark w/ Rob & Maggie | Special Guest: Jeremy Lambert of FIGHTFUL
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/66O5fiqyN4M
2023-01-13 21:45:01 +0000 UTC
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This week has been a wild one, with rumors of WWE selling all over the place. But so far, there's a ton of conjecture and speculation.
Tuesday, vague tweets emerged speaking of "monster news coming," which was in reference to the rumors of WWE selling to Saudi groups. However, WWE is still largely in the process of fielding suitors, although we have heard that Vince McMahon had spoken with Saudi group members during his WWE absence.
There was some mainstream coverage that several ...
2023-01-13 20:21:43 +0000 UTC
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- There is an all-talent meeting before WWE Smackdown tonight for those at the show.
- Uncle Howdy was planned for Smackdown as of Thursday.
- For those asking, Johnny Gargano's injury is a legit one, and he's hoping to be back in time for the Royal Rumble.
- We're told Don Callis was also at the PWG show where Jericho Appreciation Society wrestled
- AEW wrestlers were at the Clippers game Tuesday night.
- WWE had extras brought in to serve as officials for...
2023-01-13 19:21:30 +0000 UTC
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Mickie James joined The Wrestling Perspective Podcast for an interview before her upcoming Career vs. Title match against Jordynne Grace at IMPACT's Hard to Kill PPV event taking place from Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia on January 13th.
The hosts of the show, Lars Frederiksen and Dennis Farrell, talked to the wrestling veteran on many topics.
On possibly having to retire after her match against Jordynne Grace doesn't go her way. Mickie says she is in a good place if it happens,...
2023-01-12 23:59:19 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select has learned the following producers/coaches for AEW Dynamite, January 11.
- Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley: Dean Malenko
- JungleHook vs. The Firm: QT Marshall
- Bryan Danielson vs. Konosuke Takeshita: Jerry Lynn
- MJF promo: Pat Buck
- Killer & Pillar vs. Toni Storm & Saraya: BJ Whitmer
- Jericho Appreciation Society, Ricky Starks, Action Andretti promo: Luther
- Elite vs. Death Triangle: Christopher Daniels
Backstage News<...
2023-01-12 19:30:54 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select spoke to Taylor Wilde for a new interview ahead of her top contender's match at IMPACT Hard to Kill.
Wilde was very candid about her return to wrestling, and said that another former wrestler actually "had a vision" she should return to wrestling while pregnant with her youngest child. She said that at the time she retired, a lot of women were packing it in by age 30, and now things have changed so much. Time off helped her learn how to better take care of herself and pr...
2023-01-12 19:03:58 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select has learned the following plans for AEW Dynamite
Most of what AEW has on their shows are promoted ahead of time, but please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Page
- Lee Moriarty & Big Bill vs. Jungle Hook
- Konosuke Takeshita vs. Bryan Danielson
- Toni Storm & Saraya vs. Jamie Hayter and Dr. Britt Baker DMD
- Jericho Appreciation Society Segment
- Trios Titles: Elite vs. Death...
2023-01-11 23:57:34 +0000 UTC
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SRS and Jimmy Van KEEP IT ROLLIN!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DTJD-Pvh55o
2023-01-11 21:12:01 +0000 UTC
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WWE sources are adamant that no sale to Saudi Arabia has taken place as of yet.
As noted repeatedly on official Fightful outlets and channels, there was nothing we could gain to indicate a sale was actually taking place despite reports otherwise and vague gifs referencing it. However, the rumors specifically of a sale to Saudi Arabia were the murmurs in question, and we have heard that Vince McMahon himself had conversations along the way, but that doesn't mean a sale is incoming.
2023-01-11 18:46:19 +0000 UTC
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Hey guys, I know why you're here. Here's the megathread
- The rumors started off of a Bryan Alvarez vague tweet. It's not been clarified by he or Dave Meltzer as of yet. As of now, we don't even know that the WWE-Saudi Arabia rumors are even what they were referencing.
- Several other vague tweets among media emerged, and Fightful learned rumors of a WWE sale to Saudi Arabia. We have nowhere near confirmed this at all, and plenty doesn't add up as of yet.
- Peopl...
2023-01-11 06:11:02 +0000 UTC
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Producers
- Kevin Owens vs. Baron Corbin: Shane Helms
- Michin vs. Bayley: TJ Wilson
- Seth Rollins/Austin Theory promo: Jason Jordan
- Candice LeRae vs. Rhea Ripley: Petey Williams
- Dolph Ziggler vs. Solo Sikoa: Michael Hayes
- Miz TV with Judgment Day: Abyss & Kenny Dykstra
- Tag Team Turmoil: Abyss & Kenny Dykstra
Backstage News
- Despite being referred to as "Michin" Mia Yim on air, she's just Michin internally
- Origina...
2023-01-11 00:59:01 +0000 UTC
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A shocking piece of news that probably shouldn't be so shocking, as Stephanie McMahon has resigned as CEO and Chairwoman of WWE as Vince McMahon has returned and taken the Executive Chairman spot.
WWE confirmed to Fightful that Nick Khan would be serving as solo CEO of the company, and it was reiterated via WWE source that Triple H is still Chief Content Officer, and in charge of live events and talent. This has been repeatedly stressed to us.
It was portrayed to Fightful as if St...
2023-01-11 00:21:46 +0000 UTC
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At 5 PM EST, SRS goes LIVE to talk the week's news!
VIDEO! https://youtu.be/fc_wiGyZn2c
2023-01-10 21:43:03 +0000 UTC
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A major name in wrestling's contract is up very soon.
Fightful Select has learned that Switchblade Jay White's contract is up relatively soon, and is expected to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling, per those in the company. Those that we've spoken to believe both WWE and All Elite Wrestling are interested in getting the former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, however, WWE sources seemed confident they would land him. However, that's far from official as it was noted from sources within multi...
2023-01-10 19:12:32 +0000 UTC
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STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- PWG: "Battle Of Los Angeles 2023" results
- GCW: "Save Me" results
- WRESTLING OPEN: "One Year Anniversary" results
- MLW: "Blood & Thunder" *TAPING SPOILERS*
- IMPACT: "Hard To Kill" predictions
- NXT Level Up (1/6) results
- NWA: "Powerrr" (1/3) results
- GLORY PRO: "WrestlePocalypse" results
- SHW: "Southern Honor 46" results
2023-01-10 03:35:32 +0000 UTC
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Look. It's the College Football National Championship tonight. WWE was never going to give us anything good on this night.
But hey, maybe in the future, we'll be getting the Hurt Business back together.
So that's something.
But everything else, sucks. Let's talk about it.
video: https://youtu.be/5j_Fc3WjddU
2023-01-10 02:43:57 +0000 UTC
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Fightful has learned the following plans for WWE Raw.
Please do not be the jerk that posts the entire screenshot on social media, and spoils the show for everyone else. Summaries and the like are fine, but be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Kevin Owens promo leading to a match
- Alexa Bliss promo
- Michin vs. Bayley
- Austin Theory and Seth Rollins promo
- Candice LeRae vs. Rhea Ripley
- Cody Rhodes vignette
- S...
2023-01-10 00:48:57 +0000 UTC
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Edge hasn't officially returned to WWE since his latest absence started, but the company already had some plans in order for him months ago.
Fightful Select has learned that as of late November, WWE had Edge penciled in for the first couple of PLE events of the year. As Fightful Select had reported on a Q&A show upon his hiatus, the working plan was for Edge to take on Finn Balor upon his return to pick up their long-running feud, with WrestlingNews.co reporting that they'd be compe...
2023-01-10 00:16:52 +0000 UTC
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Chelsea Green
Although she hasn't popped back up in WWE as of yet, Fightful is told that not only is Chelsea Green signed to WWE, she has been for quite some time and is still awaiting creative. We've asked her to confirm personally a number of times, but that won't happen for obvious reasons. Green shut down her Onlyfans page recently, and Major Pod had to limit the production of new Chelsea Green merchandise as a result of her signing.
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2023-01-09 21:17:15 +0000 UTC
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- Fightful has learned that Gabe Sapolsky recently was at West Coast Pro Wrestling scouting talent. Grapsody's Righteous Reg had noted this on Twitter.
- We're told Teal Piper, who wrestled for AEW recently, was involved in an upcoming A&E documentary about Roddy Piper.
- We've confirmed that MLW star Jacob Fatu suffered a knee injury at the recent MLW tapings. Much of his family was in attendance at the show.
- MLW has brought on Sean Grabin for some of their PR w...
2023-01-09 18:55:06 +0000 UTC
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An interesting name is backstage at today's WWE Raw
Fightful Select has confirmed that Bo Dallas is set to be backstage at today's edition of WWE Raw. There has been speculation he's performing as "Uncle Howdy," but the person under the costume doesn't reveal their identity before getting in or out of the costume in front of people.
We'll work for more details
2023-01-09 18:44:27 +0000 UTC
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The debut episode of the Select Style Podcast goes over the busy first week in Japan as Scott Edwards discusses Pro Wrestling NOAH featuring Shinsuke Nakamura, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 featuring Mercedes Moné, and so much more! Here's a list of all the promotions that were covered to kick off Select Style!
- NOAH
- AJPW
- NJPW
- GLEAT
- STARDOM
2023-01-09 16:00:59 +0000 UTC
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WWE is running London's O2 Arena for WWE Money in the Bank, exciting UK fans, but leaving some with questions.
Fightful spoke to WWE sources about the announcement this week, and asked about the decision to run O2 as opposed to a stadium. With the success of Clash at the Castle, WWE would likely easily sell out a stadium for what they consider one of their "big 5" shows. One WWE source said that they view O2 Arena as the "MSG of England" and it was a venue they wanted to travel to.
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2023-01-09 02:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Fightful spoke to Grayson Waller for a new interview ahead of NXT New Year's Evil on January 10.
Waller, a veteran of Survivor, noted that The Challenge is his favorite show, and that he's open to appearing at it one day, but he's focused on wrestling right now. With a significant wrestling/Challenge crossover, that's certainly possible. During the pandemic, a lot of television production was moved to Australia because it was safer than the United States, and he ended up landing the Ric...
2023-01-08 22:59:01 +0000 UTC
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