Heather Reckless has crossed the line.
TNA Wrestling signed Heather Reckless, as announced on Thursday. Reckless worked the TNA iMPACT! tapings in June in Chicago, taking on Ash By Elegance. She returned for the tapings in Kentucky following TNA Emergence.
"I wrestled for them twice. My first match was with Gisele Shaw. This was like a year ago. They finally came back to Chicago a couple of times. I went to Bound For Glory, but that show was packed. I ...
2024-09-06 16:00:20 +0000 UTC
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Fightful spoke with AEW’s Daniel Garcia; Garcia talked about the glass bottle MJF shattered over his head. Garcia, which he says has affected him physically, but he also says it is motivating him.
The former ROH Pure Champion conveys his hate for MJF and says he despises everything about him, from his presence on social media to the mere mention of his name.
Sean asked Garcia about the reaction he received from the crowd at Wembley Stadium. Garcia described it as validation. He ...
2024-09-06 02:32:51 +0000 UTC
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AEW ended Dynamite with a hot angle.
Sorry.
AEW went off the air with a widely acclaimed arson featuring Adam Hangman Page and Swerve Strickland. Page burned down the childhood home of Swerve Strickland, which was a major purchase for him after the recent news of his contract extension. We're told that this was all coordinated and planned, and even though the deal was announced, was actually finalized shortly after. Swerve had over a half year left on his deal, but the company saw...
2024-09-05 23:37:55 +0000 UTC
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- Michael Oku announced over the weekend that he was dealing with an injury and that he would have to withdraw from his matches in Germany and UK respectively. We are told this is a minor injury, and Oku is not expected to miss much time.
- Coming out of All In weekend, Kid Lykos was also forced to withdraw from some dates this past week due to a lower leg injury. In the same vein as Oku, Kid Lykos isn’t expected to miss much time.
- Pro Wrestling Ceasefire’s next event will t...
2024-09-05 22:56:33 +0000 UTC
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Phil and Righteous Reg are back for a new episode of Ask Grapsody! Reply below with your questions. The show begins at 5 PM EST/4 PM CST.
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHsysMUOJ4M
2024-09-05 17:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Powerhouse Hobbs is backstage at AEW Dynamite.
Hobbs, who is currently out of action due to a leg injury, was seen backstage at the AEW Dynamite taping in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 4.
We’ve yet to learn if Hobbs is just visiting or possibly nearing a return to AEW. We’ll work to find out more.
Hobbs last wrestled on the April ...
2024-09-04 23:26:03 +0000 UTC
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AEW sees its second PPV in the last few weeks, and will see a familiar main eventer, as thing stands.
Fightful Select has learned that at least as of the start of September, Swerve Strickland vs. Adam Hangman Page was slated to main event the AEW All Out show internally. Obviously days before the show, things can change, but the word within the company is that the cage match would close the show.
Swerve Strickland headlined AEW All In against Bryan Danielson, dropping the AEW Worl...
2024-09-04 20:00:05 +0000 UTC
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A prominently featured MLW talent is sticking around.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has confirmed that AKIRA has agreed to a new long-term deal with Major League Wrestling. Originally, his deal was set to expire at the end of 2024, and we’ve learned that he’s extended that contract for another two years.
Akira has also performed in Bloodsport, CMLL, GCW and BJW over the last year en route to a busy schedule. He was in an angle with Raven and Rickey Shane Page where ...
2024-09-04 16:30:01 +0000 UTC
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- MLW is planning to drop a surprise special this weekend with 4-5 new matches streaming for free on Youtube.
- Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp is on the scene at today's BLP Crowning Glory and Wrestler Combine.
- Our interview with Bobby Steveson/Damon Kemp drops Monday, but is available for tier 2 subscribers now.
- We had some asking about the AEW status of Willie Mack in recent months. He was backstage at some recent tapings even though he...
2024-09-04 15:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Corey Brennan has learned the following for tonight's show.
Tony D’Angelo’s injury at No Mercy worried backstage officials, but Tony waved off the referee multiple times throughout the course of his match with Oba Femi. We haven’t heard if he is scheduled for tonight’s show.
Mike Rome is absent due to personal reasons, we are told. Alicia Taylor will continue to take over in the meantime. Rome is expected back in the near future.
As we repor...
2024-09-03 23:16:08 +0000 UTC
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Giulia is finally in NXT, debuting to face off with Roxanne Perez at NXT No Mercy this past Sunday.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan reported prior to the show that a segment was rehearsed that fits what fans saw with Giulia at No Mercy, with a producer and stock music being used as stand ins for Giulia during said rehearsal. This marks a change to how NXT usually prepares for surprise appearances, as Shawn Michaels has routinely stood in for surprise debuts and returns in the past.
2024-09-03 21:08:28 +0000 UTC
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There was a talent meeting ahead of WWE Raw, where many things were discussed. Among them included encouraging talent to not curse as much on camera and to be cognizant of when a camera is on them. They were told that it won't be a free for all on Netflix, but there would be less censorship.
Joe Hendry wasn't at WWE Raw despite being in town the night prior.
There was a lot of excitement around Joe Tessitore's debut, but those we spoke to admitted there w...
2024-09-03 21:00:05 +0000 UTC
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A TNA talent has left the company.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Gisele Shaw has effectively finished up with TNA Wrestling. We’ve learned that Shaw recently requested her release from the company, and it was granted on the condition that she work the Louisville tapings and put over someone on the way out. That match ended up being filmed this weekend. Sources claimed that TNA worked smoothly to grant the release and didn’t put up a fight in keeping her a...
2024-09-03 17:03:43 +0000 UTC
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Odyssey Jones was removed from the WWE roster page on Monday, leading to heavy speculation about his status.
Fightful was given a heads up on Sunday that Odyssey's "status" had changed with the company but weren't given clarification. It was confirmed to Fightful on Monday afternoon that Odyssey Jones wasn't at WWE Raw, and was not factored into creative plans for that evening. Beyond that, it was also noted to Fightful that Odyssey Jones was not at last week's Raw, and was not in "imme...
2024-09-03 16:39:14 +0000 UTC
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Kate's having internet problems--what else is new--so she might not be able to join the stream tonight.
But regardless, we've got a lot to go over.
CM Punk thinks he's got next with Gunther, but instead he's going to be fishing little pieces of plastic out of his toilet for the next week.
Meanwhile, Sami Zayn actually DOES have next with Gunther, and of course they screwed up the set up.
Also Kairi Sane may have lost an eye, and Braun Strowman has twelve broken ribs an...
2024-09-03 02:55:51 +0000 UTC
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Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Raw, subject to change.
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Rhea Ripley promo
Alpha Academy vs. American Made
Zelina Vega vs. Shayna Baszler
CM Punk promo
IC Title Contender Tourney: Ilja Dragunov vs. Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio
Women's Tag Title Contenders: Damage CTRL vs. Unholy...
2024-09-02 23:58:04 +0000 UTC
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WWE's live event schedule has caught some eyes as there are noticeably fewer domestic house shows on the horizon than previously.
On episodes of Fightful's The Hump this summer, Sean Ross Sapp noted that there looked to be a drastic change in WWE's live events approach towards the end of the year. As of now, WWE only has two house shows in America listed before Christmas-- September 28 in Columbus, Georgia, and September 29 in Huntsville, Alabama.
The December 28 Orlando house sho...
2024-09-02 22:20:07 +0000 UTC
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Bronson Reed is out of action, but there's already a replacement listed.
Bronson Reed revealed on Monday that he was sidelined due to COVID and would not be at the September 2 episode of WWE Raw. He was slated to compete against Ludwig Kaiser and Sheamus in a triple threat match...
2024-09-02 22:09:02 +0000 UTC
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STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- NWA 76 results (3 min-16 min)
- GCW: "Live Fast, Die Young" results
- REVOLVER: "Fight Club" + "Taste Of Truth" results
- MLW: "Summer Of The Beasts" results
- More WWE NXT Superstars Appear at TNA IMPACT SPOILERS (48 min-52 min)
- NXT Level Up (8/30) results
2024-09-01 23:05:25 +0000 UTC
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The Fightful Wrestling Weekly Podcast
0:00 Intro
3:00 New WWE contracts
5:00 WWE PC and WrestleMania news
10:00 WWE's European tour
11:10 WWE PLE Cards, Owens-Punk, Orton-MGK, Bronson Reed, Jade Cargill
14:00 Maven, Mojo and Wrestler Combine
16:00 David Finlay
17:45 AEW News, All In, More
20:30 Swerve, Hangman, Daniel Garcia
26:00 MLW News, GCW, other notes
27:30 Q&A portion
MXM, Vince McMahon, Ricky Starks, NIL, New ...
2024-09-01 23:01:43 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Fightful Select's Scoops Thread for NXT No Mercy. This will be updated throughout the evening, and we're hoping to get the show rundown as well.
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NXT No Mercy notes from Corey Brennan
- There is no sign that the ref cam will be used in the NXT Championship match.
- During rehearsals, a segment was rehearsed involving the winner of the NXT Women’s Championship match and a surprise confr...
2024-09-01 22:25:46 +0000 UTC
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Fightful spoke with Maven ahead of Black Label Pro Crowning Glory on September 4.
The interview begins with Sean Ross Sapp introducing Maven Huffman, the original Tough Enough winner.
Maven discusses moments that left an impression on fans, such as his famous elimination of The Undertaker at the 2002 WWE Royal Rumble. He shares insights into the behind-the-scenes elements of wrestling, highlighting the importance of genuine reactions and the result of quality camera work.
2024-09-01 16:37:33 +0000 UTC
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Some MLW news and notes
Satoshi Kojima is in Costa Rica, where he'll defend the MLW Title at a CWE show
Paul London has started as an agent with MLW. He's expected to be a player/coach moving forward in MLW. He made his first appearance there since 2003.
The Donovan Dijak reaction was big, and one that made MLW very happy after they'd kept him hidden throughout the day. Dijak did not leak this story. MLW is expecting him to be a regular and faces Ti...
2024-08-31 22:29:40 +0000 UTC
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The NXT and TNA partnership continues.
More NXT names are backstage at tonight's TNA tapings in Louisville, Kentucky. Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Arianna Grace and Karmen Petrovic are both at Old Paristown Hall, where the show is being held.
Arianna hasn't competed since July 9, when she actually face Petrovic after the two had a brief, but successful team. Grace is the daughter of Santino Marella, who is an on-screen authority figure for TNA. Karmen appears ...
2024-08-31 22:21:37 +0000 UTC
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Kate didn't want to watch the show today, and frankly I don't blame her.
She's in DC with friends and didn't feel like she should subject her friends to the torture of a five match card in 3+ hours, especially with how predictable the matches seemed to be.
But how predictable ARE they, really?
I'm going to tell her what happened in each match, or maybe I'm going to lie to her, and we'll see how functional her Terrible WWE Booking Radar is.
Did KO turn on Cody, the Worl...
2024-08-31 18:45:01 +0000 UTC
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Governor Josh Shapiro had announced Wrestlemania 2026 back to Philly, but not so fast.
The Governor's office has reached out to Fightful saying that their comment today indicating WrestleMania 2026 to Philly was a mistake:
"This statement was mistaken, and we apologize for the confusion amid all the incredible events Pennsylvania is excited to host in 2026. While WrestleMania won’t be here in ‘26, we look forward to continuing to work with WWE and wrestling fans all across our...
2024-08-31 16:01:32 +0000 UTC
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Fightful will update this thread as we gain more info today
We're told they're planning to tease the crowd tonight into being louder than the France show.
WWE held media days yesterday morning and this morning. Dominik & Liv Morgan, as well as the Terror Twins did interviews this morning
Braun Strowman was also among the talent who didn't end up making the trip over. As noted, Blair Davenport was at TNA last night hanging out.
Reg...
2024-08-31 15:24:32 +0000 UTC
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Ludwig Kaiser answered LA Knight's open challenge and got a HUGE pop.
Carmelo & Andrade showed out in another absolute classic.
Cody & KO had a Face-to-Face segment that actually gave us some new information for a change and created intrigue in a big PPV title defense. Crazy, I know.
And a certain surprise return had us wanting to give her a hug.
So maybe the secret to a good episode of SmackDown is to do them all in Germany?
Rampage has GYV facing the Outrunners,...
2024-08-31 01:53:54 +0000 UTC
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A WWE talent is backstage at TNA Emergence this afternoon in Louisville.
Thought Blair Davenport has been a member of the Smackdown roster for months, she was not brought overseas for the European tour. She wasn't used today on Smackdown, and for good reason -- she's at today's TNA Emergence in Louisville, Kentucky.
We're told Davenport was backstage speaking with wrestlers and was with Riley Osborne, who is scheduled for the show. We've not been told if Davenport will be featured...
2024-08-30 23:45:57 +0000 UTC
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Swerve Strickland has a new contract, and many assume Daniel Garcia to have one. The ensuing situation led to much discourse on Friday.
Fightful Select reported after AEW All In that Swerve Strickland's was one of the biggest in AEW and all of wrestling. Wrestling Observer reported Friday that WWE sources expected Daniel Garcia to remain with AEW. Fightful's AEW sources are also of the belief that he's remaining with the company, though it's not confirmed.
On Friday, Wrestl...
2024-08-30 21:05:28 +0000 UTC
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