Sean Ross Sapp has the following details for tonight's taped edition of WWE Raw
Rundown:
Drew McIntyre promo
IC Title Tourney: IYO Sky vs. Natalya vs. Alba Fyre
WWE Netflix Press Conference highlights
Akira Tozawa vs. Chad Gable
Damian Priest vs. Dominik Mysterio
Dexter Lumis vs. Miz
New Day promo
Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre
Backstage Details
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- FREELANCE: "Prelude" results
- CZW: "Cage Of Death 22" results
- HOG: "Live For The Moment" results
- REVOLVER: "Holiday Special" results
- NWA: "Samhain 2: Part 3" results
- NXT Level Up (12/20) results
- AEW: "Worlds End" predictions
- ROH: "Boxing Day Brawl" SPOILERS (54 min-end)
2024-12-23 05:24:43 +0000 UTC View PostFightful talked to former AEW Women's World Champion Thunder Rosa at the AEW All In Texas: Countdown To On Sale event at Global Life Park in Arlington, Texas.
Rosa spoke with Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp about her career, the AEW's women's division, and her aspirations for the future. Below, they discuss her thoughts on the industry, her growth, and her wanting to help uplift other women's wrestlers.
Sean begins the interview by saying to Rosa, "Texas holds a special place in your he...
2024-12-23 02:59:17 +0000 UTC View PostWith WWE Raw on Netflix quickly approaching, talent still have some unanswered questions.
WWE Raw has been two hours for the last number of months, largely due to WWE’s brief extension with USA Network. Originally their deal was set to go until October 2024, but was given a few more months to bridge the gap to the Netflix era.
When speaking to talent who were at the last WWE Raw before Christmas, talent weren’t told exactly how long WWE Raw would be on Netflix. When Figh...
2024-12-22 23:26:21 +0000 UTC View Post
0:00 Roman Reigns-CM Punk
4:00 Raw and Smackdown future
7:00 WWE tag titles
8:00 Details from WWE TV this week
9:00 LA Knight Update
10:00 Kenny Omega
11:00 Adam Copeland
12:00 Matt Cardona
13:00 STEVEN FLOWE
14:00 Shane Taylor, Billie Starkz, Lee Moriarty, Big Boom AJ, Mina Shirakawa
17:30 TNA Departures
20:00 Q&A
Topics: Lee Fitting, WrestleMania, Komander, Danhausen, Ricky Starks, Additional jobs, Christmas moments...
2024-12-22 23:23:20 +0000 UTC View PostCopeland
It’s pretty well a foregone conclusion, but it appears to be happening.
Fightul Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Adam Copeland is expected back in All Elite Wrestling imminently. Copeland has been out of action for a number of months with a broken leg, and was working on filming a television product during his absence.
Copeland had been cleared for training a number of weeks back. However, most in the company expected him back by t...
2024-12-22 21:50:00 +0000 UTC View Post
In 2015, WWE Studios released "Santa's Little Helper", a truly misguided and bonkers little direct-to-DVD Christmas opposite-of-a-miracle.
The Miz plays a hedge fund real estate douche who gets fired at Christmastime and for some reason Santa Claus wants to hire him to be his new Vice President. So Santa sends a super hot blonde elf lady to trick The Miz into doing weird stuff as a kind of hoop-jumping audition for the job.
Meanwhile, Saraya (WWE's Paige at the time) plays a differe...
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2024-12-21 22:20:12 +0000 UTC View PostMatt Cardona is working Ring of Honor shows, but he’s not locked down.
Cardona worked against Chris Jericho at ROH Final Battle, coming up short in the ROH World Championship match. Cardona worked a number of matches and appearances leading up to the PPV, but we’re told isn’t under AEW contract.
When we asked Cardona directly, he said “I’m signed to the major wrestling figure podcast.” For those asking if this appearance was a way to mend fences with GCW, Cardona...
2024-12-21 18:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following backstage notes about this week’s NXT and Riot Cabaret Jingle Bell Brawl.
- This week’s episode of NXT was internally titled ‘photo finish’.
- Those we spoke to in NXT were happy with how the show’s finish came across.
- CM Punk was said to have been keeping a ‘close eye’ on rehearsals at the taping.
- We are told that despite an injury scare, Spike Trivet was ok and assessed by medics afte...
2024-12-21 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
SmackDown was taped last week the night before Saturday Night's Main Event even happened and tonight is the fallout episode. That seems like a Time Paradox.
Up for discussion:
Drew calling a momentary truce with Solo Sikoa.
A 6-man Tag Match that took up 25% of the broadcast.
An impending rematch with Cody & KO.
A monstrously bad Talk Show Segment.
Carmelo Hayes beating Braun Strowman via countout is presented as "a Holiday miracle."
Alex Shelley vs Johnny Garga...
Fightful Select's ROH Final Battle Scoops Thread! We'll update this throughout the night
As stated earlier, Bandido is in town for this weekend's shows.
We're told Bandido was pitched to factor into big ROH plans, but aren't sure
We'll have a contract update on Matt Cardona this weekend.
Danhausen returned to AEW/ROH tonight. He's still under contract for a number of months. His return came together extremely late.
Rick...
2024-12-21 01:24:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe following is planned for tonight's taped WWE Smackdown, subject to change.
Bloodline in ring promo
LA Knight, Andrade & Apollo Crews vs. Bloodline
Cody Rhodes-Kevin Owens video package
Kevin Owens backstage segment
Grayson Waller Effect with Braun Strowman
SPOILER MATCH
Alex Shelley vs. Johnny Gargano
Women's Tag Title Match
SPOILER DETAILS
<... 2024-12-20 20:26:58 +0000 UTC View PostA returning name is in town for this weekend's AEW NYC tapings at Hammerstein.
Fightful Select has confirmed that Bandido is in New York City, where AEW will film ROH Final Battle, AEW Dynamite and Collision this weekend. Bandido has recently had vignettes promoting his return.
Fightful Select confirmed recently that Bandido had been cleared for a return, after Raw co-host Ibou reported on Wrestlepurists that he was backstage at a Dynamite episode. Bandido has been out of action f...
2024-12-20 19:59:52 +0000 UTC View PostA major WrestleMania match has been discussed, and is the likely direction for WrestleMania.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp heard via WWE sources that CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns at next year’s WrestleMania has been heavily discussed. We’d heard a number of weeks ago that this wasn’t particularly the plan, but had been adjusted of late. We’re told that CM Punk had also hoped for the match.
Roman Reigns and CM Punk have had one televised singles match, nearly 11 years ago....
2024-12-20 16:16:42 +0000 UTC View PostNXT Scoops Thread December 19th Taping
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following details about tonight’s special NXT taping from the WWE Performance Center.
- The taping will consist of Level Up matches as well as content for the December 31st edition of NXT.
- Wes Lee is slated for a six man tag team match at tonight’s tapings. The match will also feature Andre Chase, sans Chase U gear. Wes partook in rehearsals for the match without i...
2024-12-19 22:43:55 +0000 UTC View PostKenny Omega is set to return soon, at long last.
Omega has been sidelined for all of 2024 with diverticulitis. He returned to NJPW, with a match planned against Gabe Kidd at Wrestle Dynasty on January 5. Fightful was told this was done with Tony Khan's blessing, and AEW viewed it as a good gesture towards the relationship with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
While there was some internal discussion about Kenny Omega returning at Full Gear, Fightful Select has been told that was never a ...
2024-12-19 20:36:47 +0000 UTC View PostIt’s pretty well a foregone conclusion, but it appears to be happening.
Fightul Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Adam Copeland is expected back in All Elite Wrestling imminently. Copeland has been out of action for a number of months with a broken leg, and was working on filming a television product during his absence.
Copeland had been cleared for training a number of weeks back. However, most in the company expected him back by the Asheville January 1 episode o...
2024-12-19 19:10:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Get Your Questions In! Ask Grapsody, Today @ 5 PM EST! w/ Phil Lindsey & Righteous Reg
Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNo-oQ9Jqv8
Another TNA name will be wrapping up.
Aiden Prince has finished up with TNA as an in-ring wrestler, and his contract will be up on January 1. We're told that Prince is staying onboard in non-wrestling capacities and works behind the scenes.
2024-12-18 20:50:25 +0000 UTC View PostROH Final Battle is upon us, and the main event was set as of this week.
The show features two world title matches, leading to heavy speculation as to who is going to close the show. World Champion Chris Jericho takes on two-time Fightful Award winner Matt Cardona in a surprising development following the issues between AEW and GCW. Elsewhere, the anchor of Ring Of Honor (and also Fightful Award winner) Athena putting her two-year championship title reign on the line against Billie Star...
2024-12-18 20:29:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe Hump is at a special start time of 1 PM ET today due to the WWE HQ event at 2. Fightful were invited, but unable to attend. We will be at the MSG house show on December 26.
Grapsody will be interviewing Lee Moriarty today.
We're told that MJF has finally fully wrapped on his most recent film project.
For those asking, Ricky Starks is not expected at this weekend's Hammerstein shows and isn't in the country.
We have reach...
2024-12-18 17:47:48 +0000 UTC View PostAnother TNA contract is set to expire soon.
Fightful Select has reported a number of TNA contracts are set to expire at the end of 2024, with many of the talent working their last contracted loops. Among them is Steph De Lander.
De Lander has been out of action since early August, and has only wrestled one match since mid-May. De Lander sustained a spinal injury that put her out of action. We’re told that there is some interest in TNA in bringing her back when she’s able.
<... 2024-12-18 16:33:02 +0000 UTC View PostLA Knight isn't injured, so says WWE.
Luken's Wine and Spirits posted a tweet claiming that LA Knight was being removed from an upcoming appearance due to an injury, and replaced by Braun Strowman.
We're told that while Strowman is replacing Knight, LA was never approved for this appearance and is not hurt, according to the company
NXT Scoops Thread December 17th
- All matches for tonight’s show have been announced prior to the show.
- Axiom vs Oba Femi opens the show.
- Eddy Thorpe vs Trick Williams for the NXT Championship will close the show.
- Ethan Page is scheduled for a promo. Je’Von Evans is set to be involved in the segment.
- CM Punk is backstage at tonight’s NXT, and was openly ‘hanging out’ at rehearsals. He is not planned for the show.
- A...
2024-12-17 23:53:20 +0000 UTC View PostFightful’s Sean Ross Sapp had the opportunity to sit down with AEW/ROH star Shane Taylor of Shane Taylor Promotions at WrestleCon. Sean and Shane discussed numerous topics including Lee Moriarty, the six-man tag team titles, and more.
Sean begins the interview by stating that the first time he interviewed Taylor was in front of the old Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Sean mentions that Taylor will be appearing at ROH’s Final Battle PPV, which will take place at the Hammerstein Ballro...
2024-12-17 18:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostTrent Seven will be wrapping up with TNA soon, at least for now.
Fightful Select has learned that Trent Seven is on his last contracted loop with TNA. Seven worked the TNA Final Resolution show on December 13 and the following set of television tapings. Seven a former NXT UK Tag Team Champion, made his debut at Final Resolution 2023 and subsequently signed with the company. Throughout his time in TNA, Seven teamed up with Mike Bailey as Speedball Mountain. Seven turned on Bailey after h...
2024-12-17 13:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
A double taping of Raw tonight, let's see what's on offer.
Up for discussion:
Seth vs Punk is official for the Netflix Raw premiere.
And right after that. we're getting Seth vs Drew again.
(And again. And again.)
A surprise advancement in the Women's Intercontinental Title Tourney.
Breakker vs Kaisser for the Men's IC Title.
And hopefully the Judgment Day lose the Tag Titles, but they probably won't though.
So, was this a good episode of Raw? You tell me.<...
2024-12-17 02:50:06 +0000 UTC View PostA top international star is set to wrap up with TNA soon, at least for the time being.
Fightful Select has learned that KUSHIDA is on his last contracted loop with TNA.
He most recently challenged Moose for the TNA X-Division Championship at TNA Final Resolution and faced Ace Austin at the television tapings the next night. KUSHIDA has had a few stints in TNA/IMPACT since July 2022, shortly after he left WWE. During that time, he has also been wrestling for NJPW. KUSHIDA competed...
2024-12-17 01:10:43 +0000 UTC View PostSean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has learned the following plans for next week's WWE Raw, subject to change.
WWE is filming two episodes tonight.
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Drew McIntyre promo
IC Title Tourney: Natalya vs. Alba Fyre vs. IYO SKY
WWE Raw on Netflix Press Conference Highlights
Akira Tozawa vs....
2024-12-16 23:46:28 +0000 UTC View Post