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0:00 Dustin Rhodes
1:15 The Rock
4:00 Vince McMahon's new company
6:00 Lashley AEW debut
7:30 Oba Femi, News sources
10:00 TNA news - AJ Styles, Chris Bey, BFG
12:45 Samantha Irvin, NXT Scoops, Bandido, Lita
14:30 WWE cuts
18:15 Drew McIntyre
19:15 Raw on Netflix
20:30 Q&A
Q&A topics: NXT deals, Women's R...
2024-11-07 17:56:39 +0000 UTC
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An update on Malakai Black.
The end of Adam Cole vs. Malakai Black was strange in itself, as Black appeared to call for the finish. After the match, he rejected a handshake, and hugged Adam Cole. Many afterward speculated that it could be a "send off."
We've since heard the match was not a send off and he's scheduled to keep wrestling for AEW. We also have learned what those in AEW believe about his deal.
The word backstage in AEW in recent months was that they believ...
2024-11-07 16:26:31 +0000 UTC
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A recent return has been cleared.
Sources close to Aussie Open’s Mark Davis tell Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp that he’s been cleared for a return to the ring at long last. Mark Davis missed over a year of action with an injury, last competing at AEW WrestleDream 2023 for the AEW World Tag Team Titles against FTR.
Since then, his longtime Kyle Fletcher has emerged as a singles star in AEW and ROH. Davis reappeared on screen to scold Fletcher for his on-screen decision to ...
2024-11-06 20:20:55 +0000 UTC
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In regards to Michael Hayes and Bruce Prichard being on temporary leave, Hayes is out for personal reasons and hasn't been backstage in recent weeks. Prichard's absence is for family reasons. We will respect their privacy during the absence. They are both expected back. Neither one of these absences are Vince McMahon related, for conspiracy theorists.
There are a number of NXT talent who aren't being brought up for tonight's NXT show in Philly.
We'l...
2024-11-06 18:25:13 +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 update on Eddie Kingston?
Kingston got injured in May, and the original though was that he'd just broken his leg. However, they realized pretty soon he'd torn his ACL and meniscus. He underwent sur...
2024-11-06 18:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Fightful had the opportunity to speak with CMLL’s World Historic Light Heavyweight Champion Atlantis Jr. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp begins the interview by mentioning his upcoming appearance at MLW’s Lucha Apocalypto at Chicago’s Cicero Stadium and also his recent appearance in AEW, where he faced Kyle Fletcher on the October 17th edition of AEW Collision.
Atlantis Jr. said MLW’s Lucha Apocalypto is a significant event for him as his legendary wrestler father, Atlantis, will jo...
2024-11-05 21:51:14 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select has learned that Jacob Fatu and Jake's Network of Hope actually resolved their issues previously.
Last year, Jacob Fatu was outed as having canceled a booking from a charity, Jake's Network of Hope, claiming that it cost the organization $2,633 and not repaying them.
Fightful spoke to sources familiar with the situation, that claimed that Fatu had rectified the issue months ago. When we reached out to Jake's Network of Hope, they confirmed that he actually made a f...
2024-11-05 20:33:28 +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 WWE changed the way they communicate releases to the media to seem more gentle? Lots of posts about Legentil Activity yesterday
I know that had been reported elsewhere, but I've never been given an...
2024-11-05 17:00:08 +0000 UTC
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So since this taped episode of Raw is emanating from Saudi Arabia, and since my personal lack of moral turpitude precludes me from watching any of the blood money shows, Kate will be watching Raw and I will not.
The best part of this is that the SGS will be getting a special BONUS EPISODE of SAAAAAAAAAAANDS OF BLIND, where Kate tells me what happened on the card, and I have to determine whether or not she is lying to me.
Tonight there is a chance that Dominick might secure a futur...
2024-11-05 02:43:23 +0000 UTC
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There's some Becky Lynch misinformation afoot.
One of our readers in the Q&A brought this to our attention:
On the latest episode of the Backstage Pass, Jonathan Coachman said:
“Roman’s at that 15-20 million mark, and TKO doesn’t want to pay anybody. […] Then you got Cody Rhodes, who’s making 10-15 reportedly. Then Seth, who is her [Becky Lynch] better half, he’s probably in that three to seven million range. So reportedly, she was asking for over two millio...
2024-11-04 19:29:19 +0000 UTC
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Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select learned the following for this week's WWE Raw, Main Event and more.
SPOILER FREE RUNDOWN
Liv Morgan promo with Dominik Mysterio and Raquel Rodriguez
SPOILER MATCH
New Day vs. War Raiders
Sami Zayn promo
Dragon Lee (w/ Zelina vs. Chad Gable)
Top Contender 4 Way For World Title shot
SPOILER DETAILS
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!
- NEW SOUTH: "The Saga Continues" results
- GCW: "Monster Bash" + "HawaiiMania" results
- IWC: "Winner Takes All 2024" results
- GLORY PRO: "Nightmare On Broadway" results
- JCW: "Lunacy Detroit" results
- NXT Level Up (11/1) results
- TNA IMPACT SPOILERS (52 min-end)
2024-11-03 23:31:47 +0000 UTC
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2024-11-03 22:58:05 +0000 UTC
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WWE is starting a new era on Netflix, and the streamer has made some desires clear.
While not very surprising, we're told that Netflix had mentioned CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes as names on the men's side they're hoping featured on the show. When we reached out to WWE about us hearing such, they noted that the rosters aren't decided as of yet. One higher up joked "Saudi wanted Yokozuna, we want Yokozuna back too, and I'm sure Netflix does, too" without giving much detail into w...
2024-11-03 19:00:06 +0000 UTC
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WWE is taping Monday Night Raw in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the first time ever. The show will air on Monday November 4. Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following plans for the WWE RAW taping, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who with to avoid spoilers.
Liv Morgan (w/ Raquel Rodriguez & Dominik Mysterio) promo
Women's World Championship #1 Contender Battle Royal
The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. The War Raiders (Erik &am...
2024-11-03 18:20:16 +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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How did you start collaborating with WrestleTalk? Quizzlemania is how I was introduced to you as a person. Thanks for all the laughs on that show!
They reached out and asked me to do Quizzlemania, an...
2024-11-03 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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0:00 Dustin Rhodes
1:15 The Rock
4:00 Vince McMahon's new company
6:00 Lashley AEW debut
7:30 Oba Femi, News sources
10:00 TNA news - AJ Styles, Chris Bey, BFG
12:45 Samantha Irvin, NXT Scoops, Bandido, Lita
14:30 WWE cuts
18:15 Drew McIntyre
19:15 Raw on Netflix
20:30 Q&A
Q&A topics: NXT deals, Women's Rumble, Rhea Ripley, The Elite, Wardlow, Becky Lynch, Baron Corbin, ROH TV deal, WWE releases, much more
2024-11-03 12:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Drew McIntyre has been absent from WWE TV, but seems to be doing well.
McIntyre wrapped up his feud with CM Punk in a widely acclaimed and brutal Hell in a Cell match at WWE Bad Blood that also saw Punk take a planned absence. We can’t speak to whether or not Drew’s was planned, but it’s for good reason.
During the Hell in a Cell match, McIntyre sustained a large laceration that led to a dozen staples to close the injury. McIntyre already would have required time off f...
2024-11-02 21:48:52 +0000 UTC
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Today is the semi-annual Blood Money Saudi Show, Crown Jewel, or as it is known colloquially at Fightful, SANDS OF TIME.
Today's card is one of the better ones in this event's history, with many questions to be answered.
Will KO cost Cody the Crown Jewel Title? Or will Goldberg cost Gunther?
Will Tiffany cash in on Liv or Nia, and which woman walks out the inaugural Crown Jewel champion?
Which Bloodline will emerge victorious? Team Roman or Team Solo?
Will a Big Bronson t...
2024-11-02 19:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following plans for today's WWE Crown Jewel, subject to change
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As of this morning, Bloodline vs. Bloodline was set to open the show.
BetOnline odds shifted from Andrade to LA Knight winning this week.
Fightful's post show will go live right after the event with Se...
2024-11-02 16:57:44 +0000 UTC
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SmackDown was taped last week. Maybe that's why it felt so stale.
Not a lot of important stuff to talk about.
Roman said "Yeet." That's about it.
Rampage has LFI vs Beef & Friends.
Oh, and also there were some WWE releases today, right before the Saudi Arabia show, which makes it feel so much worse.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
Watch the show on Youtube: htt...
2024-11-02 01:52:23 +0000 UTC
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Baron Corbin, Tegan Nox and Indi Hartwell are leaving WWE.
Corbin was informed that his deal would not be extended, with internal speculation being that his deal runs until the end of the year. Numerous indie bookers already asked Fightful when he'd be available, with one top booker saying they hoped he would continue his wrestling career. Corbin told Fightful recently he initially wasn't sold on teaming with Apollo Crews despite liking him, because he didn't feel they could top the Lon...
2024-11-01 23:46:00 +0000 UTC
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Tegan Nox, Baron Corbin and Indi Hartwell are leaving WWE, Fightful Select has confirmed.
Baron Corbin was informed his contract would not be extended.
Indi Hartwell and Tegan Nox were released and will be free agents in 90 days.
Sean Ross Sapp is going live shortly to discuss the departures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOzjFFM37qc
More details to follow
2024-11-01 22:11:41 +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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If you had to pick an AEW roster member to be in the NFL who would it be and what position would they play?
Wel...
2024-11-01 16:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Dustin Rhodes’ contract came up, but he hasn’t necessarily left AEW/ROH as of yet.
Fightful Select reported that Rhodes’ deal with the company was set to expire at the end of September or the start of October. Rhodes has not wrestled for the company since then, despite being ROH Tag Team and Six Man Tag Team Champion.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp was able to confirm that negotiations between the two sides has been ongoing, but it was claimed that nothing was done as of ...
2024-10-31 18:21:44 +0000 UTC
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Scoops and spoilers for tomorrow night's WWE Smackdown.
Tomorrow's show was filmed last week, as the team traveled to Saudi Arabia this week on Wednesday.
We had a subscriber ask us to link to our "Fightful Tells All" Podcast we did on breaking CM Punk's return to AEW in 2022. It can be found at this link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/podcast-cm-punks-69414912
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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Becky Lynch update?
From the time Becky Lynch left WWE, both sides seemed to believe that whenever the time came for Becky to return, it'd likely be there. The latest I've heard has been the same for...
2024-10-31 16:00:07 +0000 UTC
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There are details in this article that will spoil tonight's AEW Dynamite if you've not yet seen it.
Please be advised
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Bobby Lashley has officially debuted, after a long time coming.
Lashley appeared on the October 30 AEW Dynamite, officially rejoining The Hurt Syndicate, formerly The Hurt Business. Earlier in the month, there was discussion of him making his debut, but ultimately it didn’t happen.
Lashley debuted by confronting and...
2024-10-31 02:21:12 +0000 UTC
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Vince McMahon has a new company on the way.
PWInsider reported on October 29 that Vince McMahon-led “entertainment hub company” was en route. The active plan is for it to financially back, develop, produce, and create TV and film projects. Sources Fightful spoke to confirmed it wasn’t supposed to be anything resembling a wrestling company, although we were told “it’s not out of the realm of possibility” that they could finance something wrestling related – it’s not expec...
2024-10-30 20:17:50 +0000 UTC
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NXT news and notes from Corey Brennan
Rhea Ripley’s bloody appearance following an attack by Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez drew concern backstage, but the segment was green lit by a ‘higher power’, meaning Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Lee Fitting or a CW executive approved the segment.
For those asking about NXT Deadline, we have heard that the event is tentatively planned but a date has yet to be confirmed by us. One source speculated the event could b...
2024-10-30 17:02:43 +0000 UTC
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