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.
Which match do u think will kick off the Royal Rumble?
I would predict the ...
2025-01-31 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostA WWE legend claimed that he was contacted for something regarding this week’s event.
Fightful has learned that WWE legend and Hall of Famer Kurt Angle told those close with him that WWE had contacted him regarding participation in something for this week’s WWE Royal Rumble. It was stressed to Fightful that is wasn’t known if this was something specifically about the Royal Rumble match, or an additional appearance.
Angle is already scheduled to be in Indianapolis, as he’s ...
2025-01-31 13:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostIt's Royal Rumble time, so AJ Lee is a hot topic among fans.
Especially since CM Punk's return to WWE, fans have inquired about the possibility of AJ Lee showing up. Those we speak to claim they haven't heard that, but that if it were something that happened, it would be kept extremely close to the vest.
We're told by numerous talent across AEW and WWE that they've made jokes over the years about pulling AJ Lee out of retirement, but there had never been a situation they'd heard o...
2025-01-30 23:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostNXT Stand And Deliver Date, Location, Time
We have confirmation on 2025’s edition of NXT Stand and Deliver.
NXT Stand And Deliver has served as the brand’s WrestleMania weekend show since 2021, and has been moved to an afternoon spot on WrestleMania Saturday for several years now.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has now learned that once again the show will take place on April 19th in the afternoon, with Stand And Deliver emanating from the T-Mobile Arena.
We...
Will the Man come around?
Becky Lynch has been under WWE contract, but hasn't appeared on WWE TV since her absence started last year.
There is naturally inquisition regarding her status for the Royal Rumble. There were reports that Lynch was to be in Indianapolis for the Royal Rumble, which WWE sources have pushed back on. It was noted to Fightful that creative is still being discusses for her return.
Anything could change, and often does, which should go without saying....
Phil and Righteous Reg answer your questions in this Fightful Select exclusive feature.
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2025-01-30 18:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostWe had a lot of inquiries regarding the realistic possibility of a number of talent.
As we reported last weekend, the last we’d heard about Becky Lynch was that she was awaiting creative and could debut at any time. We have not heard if creative has been set for her.
Corey Brennan of Fightful reported that Ilja Dragunov was at the WWE Performance Center last week doing in-ring training.
Jade Cargill has been at the WWE Performance Cent...
2025-01-30 17:05:00 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome 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.
Is Shockwave dead? Is AEW still shopping around a third show or is that off the table for ...
2025-01-30 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate On NXT Possibly Running MSG Theatre
We have an update about NXT running Madison Square Garden theatre.
On January 29th, PWInsider reported that WWE were considering holding NXT in Madison Square Garden’s The Theatre on March 11th. Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has now confirmed that the event is currently internally scheduled for that date within WWE.
In addition to the MSG date, NXT is also set to go on the road for the April 22nd edition of the program, with a...
2025-01-30 13:00:15 +0000 UTC View PostAn AEW star wasn't cleared for action tonight.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Powerhouse Hobbs was not cleared for action tonight, which is why we ended up seeing a pretape with him. He was actually at the venue, and willing to perform.
Hobbs had stitches that were not healed up yet, and was told that he needed additional week before being cleared.
Hobbs was heavily factored in to Dynamite and Collision, and as a result there was a domino effect of changes...
2025-01-30 01:33:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe Wyatt Sicks is on Smackdown, without appearing on Smackdown.
The Wyatt Sicks were moved to WWE Smackdown recently, but have yet to show up on the program. Many have assumed that the absence is related to Alexa Bliss and rumors regarding her not making a return. However, Fightful Select has heard a different reason.
Those we spoke to in the company claim that there’s an injury-related reason preventing the Wyatts being on television. To elaborate, it was also said that ...
2025-01-29 23:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostAnother name is scheduled to be in Indianapolis this weekend.
Fightful Select can confirm PWInsider's report that WWE plans on bringing in Omos to the site of the WWE Royal Rumble. His name has been discussed for the match itself, but we've not confirmed he would be in it.
Omos impressed those in WWE with his run in NOAH, and his willingness to go to Japan. WWE had primarily used Omos for media events and battle...
2025-01-29 18:39:47 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome 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.
Is there any chance the WWE/TNA partnership could include merchandising? I would love for ...
2025-01-29 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post- As announced by Grapple Theory, Debbie Keitel is contracted to DIANA wrestling in Japan for the next year. Those we spoke to in the European scene were all thrilled for Keitel, and expect her to return to the scene next year.
- For those asking about Meiko, those we spoke to in NXT believe her live event match with Bayley was her WWE swan song ahead of her retirement this year. Meiko is set to wrestle in PROGRESS next month, in a move that was deemed ‘unsurprising’ by those we spo...
2025-01-29 13:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostThere was talk of WWE wrestlers mentioning "40 person" Royal Rumbles. This is not the plan and hasn't been discussed or planned.
We have been asked if the "Greatest Royal Rumble" concept will return with the show moving to Saudi Arabia next year
When we asked about TNA talent at the Royal Rumble, we were told it was not out of the scope of their partnership
The possibility of two night Royal Rumbles have been discussed, but beyond that, we'...
2025-01-29 04:51:59 +0000 UTC View PostWe have an update on what comes next for WWE’s third brand.
Beginning with The CW debut last year, WWE NXT began to take to the road for occasional tapings outside of their home base of the WWE PC in Orlando, Florida. However, much of the tapings still take place at the PC, and it looks like that will continue.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan spoke to sources in NXT about the brand’s schedule on the road, and was told that each month, there is expected to be two tapin...
SRS is here with a special LIVE Q&A during Rumble week! Get your questions in!!
video: https://youtube.com/live/ZNmce4EBgIA?feature=share
2025-01-28 20:22:46 +0000 UTC View PostDominik Mysterio, Penta, LA Knight, Chelsea Green, Bron Breakker, Tiffany Stratton are scheduled to do media ahead of Royal Rumble this week.
According to Corey Brennan, Triple H checked on JD McDonagh a number of times, including after he was checked out by a doctor following his scary spot. Michael Hayes jokingly asked if the desk was ok. Wrestling Observer reported that he visited the hospital after.
Jey Uso's segment wasn't internally listed on the ru...
2025-01-28 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome 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.
Any word from talent/production on the transition to Netflix? They liking it?
... 2025-01-28 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostSean Ross Sapp spoke to PCO about his departure from TNA
We ask that you wait until the interview drops publicly at NOON ET before aggregating, to get the full context of his words. It will be available at this link: https://youtu.be/50Vm0XKZRc0
PCO smashed the TNA Digital Championship with a sledgehammer at The People vs. GCW show a on January 19. He confirmed Fightful Select's reports of GCW claims that they di...
2025-01-28 13:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
The go-home to the Rumble was an almost entirely uneventful affair, with one good match that made any sense and a WHOOOOOOOOOOLE lotta talking.
Plus a Sami & Drew rematch and a bunch more talking.
So let's us talk about the Rumble, and how everything could change on Saturday. And why it almost certainly won't.
Everything sucks. Let's discuss.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
2025-01-28 03:24:21 +0000 UTC View PostSean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select 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 Titles: War Raiders vs. Judgment Day
SPOILER MATCH
Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez
SPOILER SEGMENT
Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre
Cody Rhodes promo
Backsta...
2025-01-28 00:15:38 +0000 UTC View PostWWE has officially landed a huge free agent signing that most expected would happen.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has confirmed with WWE sources that top free agent Jordynne Grace has signed with the company on a multi-year contract.
Fightful learned that WWE had made their interest known and made the offer a couple of weeks before Grace finished up, with TNA fully aware that Grace would be leaving the company.
Those we spoke to in WWE said that Grace was signed almost...
2025-01-27 21:38:34 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- GCW: "Live In London" results
- MLW: "Reloaded" results
- TWE: "Everything Has Changed" results
- HOG: "Final Warning" results
- FREELANCE: "No Ring Time For The Week" results
- JBL appears at AML Wrestling 10th Anniversary
- ROH HonorClub SPOILERS (49 min-51 min)
- TNA IMPACT SPOILERS (51 min-53 min)
2025-01-27 19:59:57 +0000 UTC View PostGet ready for Asuka.
Asuka has been out of action since May with an injury that forced her to undergo surgery. Now, we have a bit of an update on the decorated WWE star.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that creative plans have been discussed and pitched regarding Asuka. To be specific, we heard of a potential tag team match option that was pitched, before it ended up getting shot down.
As of now, we are not sure of Asuka's return from injury, and have not heard...
2025-01-27 17:54:20 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys! SRS here. I'm trying something a little different this week because of my travel schedule
I will be doing at least one live Q&A pod this week, HOPEFULLY more. I'll try to have Q&A fields up for those, but as the week goes on, we'll learn more about who is in town for the Rumble.
BUT I'm going to do some text-exclusive Select Answers through the week.
Drop some questions that you're okay with me only answering in text form. To help you all out, I don't know ...
2025-01-27 06:52:50 +0000 UTC View Post
On Saturday Night's Main Event, we got four good matches (well, 3 and a half), as predictable as can be. But in WWE, good matches with predictable endings are about as good as we can hope for. We also got a hell of a promo from Kevin Owens, making his all-but-certain defeat next week at the Royal Rumble all that much more disappointing.
Over on Collision, we got a near-perfect episode of AEW's Saturday offering, including a scintillating brawl, some great tag action, three of the greate...
2025-01-27 02:15:08 +0000 UTC View PostSNME Notes from Corey Brennan
We are told Rhea Ripley ‘had the wind knocked out of her’ during her match with Nia Jax, but was ok after. -
There were calls for more moonsaults from Jacob Fatu during his beatdown segment with Braun Strowman.
The Saturday Night's main event show was initially looking like it would be going over time, but finished right at the top of the hour.
Rehearsals were limited before ...
2025-01-26 23:26:47 +0000 UTC View PostFor those asking about an update on Riho, we …sort of have one.
Riho hasn’t wrestled since July of 2024, where she defeated Lady Frost on AEW TV. During the match, she sustained an injury and hasn’t appeared on AEW TV since. Prior to that, she hadn’t wrestled since March, and only had eight matches since mid-August 2023.
Fightful Select is told that Riho was actually at AEW’s World’s End show and was in the ring training ahead of the show. We’re not sure where ...
2025-01-26 20:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome 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.
Supposedly, punk vs Seth was never the direction for Mania 41 per Ibou. Can you confirm? If so, do you know who the original planned opponent was.
I can't speak what the directions were before. As of November, the directions were ...
2025-01-26 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post