Welcome to Select Answers, a short 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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How does injury time usually work. The talent gets paid while injured. Do they still get paid if their injury time is added on to their deal?
Yes, they get paid. It's just an extension of their deal for the period that ...
2025-05-10 16:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Alexa Bliss is back. (It's Ohio.)
First she helped Zelina by being her surprise tag partner because reasons, and then she got all up in the face of Charlotte, who had just yelled at the crowd because they don't love her anymore.
This is a show that doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
I mean, more than usual.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it, while we watch John Cena take another RKO out of nowhere probably.
YouTube Link: 2025-05-10 01:46:56 +0000 UTC
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An integral AEW star is in a big year professionally.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Willow Nightingale is in her contract year with All Elite Wrestling, with the deal set to expire in a few months as things stand, though the exact date is unclear.
Those that we’ve spoken to within AEW claim that Willow is a priority for the company and someone they want to keep around. It’s probably no surprise that Willow Nightingale is well liked within the compa...
2025-05-09 18:48:30 +0000 UTC
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Alexa Bliss looks to be returning to the road imminently, though we aren't sure when she's expected to be used.
We have some very interesting contract news coming to FightfulSelect.com for subscribers to...
2025-05-09 17:13:21 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Select Answers, a short 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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We hear a lot of talk online about Triple H being a great booker, whereas I would say he’s more a solid booker that provides opportunities for people to get over within a basic structure. Has the new car smell worn off with talent?<...
2025-05-09 16:00:12 +0000 UTC
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The Good Brothers spoke to Sean Ross Sapp ahead of NJPW Resurgence and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling.
Karl Anderson told SRS he's not that concerned with WWE releasing him while injured and he's just moving forward. He isn't sure why they made that decision specifically, but just wants to move forward.
Moving forward includes two matches with Bullet Club War Dogs this weekend, which they tell Fightful just kind of fell that way. They put over Gabe Kidd for being a talented, unfiltered ...
2025-05-08 17:46:25 +0000 UTC
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Ask Grapsody w/ Phil Lindsey
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqDT8m5qN7E
2025-05-08 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Gunther is en route to facing Pat McAfee, but another big name has been discussed for him.
Last year, it was revealed that Bill Goldberg agreed to terms with WWE to have Goldberg’s retirement match. Not long before that, Goldberg was referenced in a Gunther promo, before the two had a face-off a number of weeks later. That was for good reason, Fightful Select has told.
Those familiar with the situation confirmed to Fightful that Goldberg vs. Gunther has absolutely been discussed...
2025-05-08 16:56:59 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Select Answers, a short 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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I was listening to Dave last night, and every time he talked about a released talent, he would say TNA. If that’s the case, instead of releasing the talent, why wouldn’t they just send them to TNA?
For a lot of reas...
2025-05-08 16:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select reported it last week, AEW teased it this week, and the deal is done.
Thekla is coming to AEW.
Fightful Select has learned that after planning her move to the United States for quite some time, she agreed to terms with All Elite Wrestling and officially signed. The deal was in the works for quite a while. Thekla hired representation to help her navigate the process of moving to North America and exploring her options.
Fightful Select was told last year tha...
2025-05-08 00:58:58 +0000 UTC
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In one of the most obvious moves ever, the Good Brothers are working with NJPW.
The duo have been teased by the Young Bucks as their "mystery partners" for NJPW Resurgence this weekend. While there's always the possibility of a swerve, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows are now working with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Gallows and Anderson are doing media to promote the Resurgence show this week. The deal was agreed upon quite a while back, but couldn't be promoted because the duo were tec...
2025-05-08 00:40:38 +0000 UTC
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An AEW mainstay is healthy.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that former IWGP United States Champion Juice Robinson is relatively close to a return. Sources confirmed that Juice Robinson has been pretty well healthy for nearly a month, but still awaits clearance from AEW for his return.
Juice Robinson has been sidelined since late November when be broke his fibula during a Continental Classic match with Will Ospreay. Robinson got injured on the pin attempt befo...
2025-05-07 20:01:31 +0000 UTC
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Pro Wrestling Power Slap is a real thing.
Fightful were told just over a month ago that there were inquiries made to dozens of independent wrestlers regarding wrestlers for a special season of Power Slap involving wrestling talent. Sinn Bohdi, the former Kizarny, has been recruiting for the show.
Cassanova Valentine, Mechawolf, Juicy Finau, Stunt Marshall, Mazzerti, Facade, HollyHood Haley J, Alice Crowley, Christi Jaynes, Marty the Moth, Bruno El Oso Blanco, The Suavectios, Dani ...
2025-05-07 16:17:57 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Select Answers, a short 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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Any word when Cope will return
I can't say specifically when, because I don't know, but he is planned for AEW All In for a significant match, so in plenty of time to help build for that.
I think last night...
2025-05-07 16:00:11 +0000 UTC
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WWE held UK tryouts during their European tour. We’ve learned more details around the tryouts.
Several UK talent has not heard the results from WWE about how their London tryout went. There was a host of athletes there with no wrestling experience that participated as well
Those at the tryout told Fightful that Triple H spoke to the talent for 15 about. Robbie Brookside, Matt Bloom & Johnny Moss then took the session.
European Notes from Corey Brennan. <...
2025-05-06 23:31:15 +0000 UTC
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Liv Morgan is off filming a movie, but she might not be gone that long.
Morgan is off to film a starring role in Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo. On a recent episode of Raw, she asked Adam Pearce for time off to film the role. Later that week, it was revealed that she was already headed to Japan to start work on it.
We’re told this won’t be a situation of Morgan missing months of action as a result. As of now, the wrap date for her is May 16, with her planned to r...
2025-05-06 21:42:44 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Select Answers, a short 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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Are the Nakamura leaving WWE rumors true
If it is, nobody in WWE has heard it. The outlet that posted that reads like AI writing garbage. I haven't heard anything like that so far. Always be careful where you get your n...
2025-05-06 16:00:15 +0000 UTC
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STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- WWE Releases
- WWE EVOLVE (4/30) results
- GCW: "Crazy Scary Spooky Hilarious" + "We Still Don't Trust You" results
- TWE: "New Directions" results
- ICW NHB: "No Holds Barred Volume 74" + "No Holds Barred Volume 75" results
- ROH HonorClub SPOILERS (59 min-end)
2025-05-06 00:48:57 +0000 UTC
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A prominent WWE star has signed a new contract.
Chelsea Green recently signed a new WWE contract, Fightful Select has learned. Green signed back with WWE in late 2022, before returning several months later at the 2023 Royal Rumble. Since that time, she became WWE Tag Team Champion and the first ever Women’s United States Champion.
Fightful Select is told that her contract would have expired later on in 2025. However, she’s signed a new multi-year deal. The exact length is not ...
2025-05-05 18:26:52 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Select Answers, a short 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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Talk about how great squared circle expo was this weekend here in Indianapolis a fantastic event!!
No disrespect to any convention, but every year I go to Squared Circle Expo and WrestleCade. I'm spoiled to have SCX in ...
2025-05-05 16:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Sean Ross Sapp recaps the week of news
WWE releases
EJ Nduka, Thekla, Alex Kane, contracts
Names backstage in TNA, AEW, GCW
Mercedes Mone creative control
Rollins/Bron/Heyman stable
All In Main event talk
16:00 Q&A: WWE releases, how the contracts work, potential tv deals, Mariah May, TNA signings,
2025-05-05 12:00:17 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Select Answers, a short 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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Hi Sean you said that Mariah’s contract is up in the summer what do you make of the other reports out there that are saying it’s up in November
I don't. Mariah May herself said she was under contract by August of 202...
2025-05-05 12:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Another international name is signed to TNA.
Fightful Select confirmed recently that Harley Hudson was officially under a TNA contract, and had been for quite some time. That isn’t it, as we’ve also confirmed that Myla Grace has been under a contract with the company since last year. Much like the Harley Hudson signing, Gail Kim helped make that happen and had been pushing the company to bring her over for months.
Myla Grace took on Harley Hudson ahead of the May 1 TNA tapings...
2025-05-04 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Select Answers, a short 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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Has Alberto del Patron been released from AAA?
No, a fake account posted that.
What happened with stu Grayson after his re-signing to AEW
He didn't really get used much unfortunately. He's a...
2025-05-04 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Ask away!
Let's avoid "creative plans for ____" questions
2025-05-04 14:29:10 +0000 UTC
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There were a number of WWE releases, and we’ve gained some details on their future.
Those that we spoke to don’t believe that Dani Palmer will continue in wrestling. She was an athletic recruit, and has spoken about her “athletic career coming to an end” as a result of the release.
Regarding Shotzi, we’re told she pretty well saw the writing on the wall, and prepared the promo that aired last week. She’s said to be excited for her future and optimistic about what she...
2025-05-04 02:41:18 +0000 UTC
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A former WWE Superstar is backstage at GCW.
Fightful Select has learned that ACH is at tonight's GCW show. As of now he's planned to wrestle a pre show match.
He was scheduled for another indie match earlier this year, but it was pulled.
2025-05-04 01:05:09 +0000 UTC
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Update on Shotzi's situation.
Shotzi released an ominous promo this week causing speculation on her future. To further that speculation, her profile was moved to the Alumni section of the WWE website.
When we asked internally, we were told Shotzi "hasn't been released," but that her contract is up "soon" and she was informed WWE will not be extending it. When Fightful inquired about Shotzi earlier this week, we were simply told "no talent has been released at this point," then the...
2025-05-03 17:58:39 +0000 UTC
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Harley Hudson has finally appeared on TNA TV, and she should be here to stay.
Hudson won TNA Gut Check, but visa issues prevented her from appearing for the company. Gail Kim was a major part in keeping contact with her and pushed for TNA to send her a contract to help the visa process. We’re told that Gail Kim had been pushing internally for TNA to help speed up the process and bring her over for a year.
Fightful Select has confirmed she’s been under contract since last year....
2025-05-03 17:00:07 +0000 UTC
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