One of the UK’s hottest acts are set to sign with All Elite Wrestling.
At RevPro Summer Sizzler on August 11th, Michael Oku challenged and came up short for the AEW American Championship against MJF. However, it looks like that will not be the last time’s AEW fans get a taste of Michael Oku.
As we have previously reported, Oku and Amira are both expected to work AEW’s Cardiff Dynamite taping as well as AEW All In later this month. Now, sources in RevPro claim to Fightful Sel...
2024-08-14 21:17:50 +0000 UTC
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Joel Pearl of Fightful Overbooked’s In The Weeds caught up with his “new best friend in the whole wide world” recently in Montreal before TNA’s Slammiversary PPV, Steve Maclin.
Joel mentioned that the event was a sell-out and asked the former IMPACT World Champion what his reaction was when he found out they would have a large crowd. Maclin told Fightful that it meant they [TNA] were going in the right direction. He added that the momentum is there and mentioned that NXT's w...
2024-08-14 17:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Penta and Rey Fenix appear to be poised to head to WWE, but the road there has been tumultuous.
Fightful reported last week, that Penta openly told some close to him that he’d already had conversations with WWE this Summer and indicated he didn’t want to go through NXT, and that he and his brother Fenix were a package deal. We’re told by WWE sources that the latter wouldn’t be an issue as they’ve long been interested in Fenix anyway. Penta pushed back on reports of such, but n...
2024-08-13 19:23:06 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following notes from RevPro Summer Sizzler.
- The event was the biggest drawing show of RevPro’s year so far.
- Those we spoke to in RevPro believe the story between Michael Oku and Will Ospreay will continue.
- The four way tag team match was said to be a complicated process to put it together due to story elements.
- Several talent we spoke to noted the intense heat inside York Hall, with some spending a lot of time...
2024-08-13 18:01:39 +0000 UTC
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For those who missed it, Fightful Select posted an update last night after Raw -- Randy Orton confirmed he's re-signed with WWE for five years.
Mark Henry, Candice Michelle, Gabi Tuft, and Michelle McCool were all at WWE Raw.
CM Punk's travel issues were just a storyline, but it’s been rampant across wrestling the last month.
To confirm a report from Ibou of WrestlePurists, we've also heard Hangman Page vs. Swerve Strickland is pla...
2024-08-13 16:03:15 +0000 UTC
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So the rumor is that "The New Judgment Day" is going to change their name to Street Trash, which is fittingly one of the most garbage ideas I've ever heard.
Also, the women's title is still more about Dominick Mysterio than anyone should be comfortable with, and the women only got one match tonight.
Plus, they're dangerously close to actually breaking up the New Day, and the Creed Brothers needed a distraction AND a double stack roll up on Tozawa in order to beat the Alpha Academy...
2024-08-13 02:06:10 +0000 UTC
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0:45- Bobby Lashley, Dynamite, LA Knight, Lucha Bros
6:05- NXT/WWE Crossover
7:00- Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns news
8:45- AEW Backstage
10:00- WWE news
11:00- AEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
14:45- Q&A:
Q&A Topics: All In, Olympics, Jacob Fatu, Alex Windsor, Andre The Giant, Bash At Berlin, Raw on Netlix, Maple Leaf Wrestling, Danhausen, Joe Hendry, Penelope Ford, UFC/WWE Date, WWE-indies...
2024-08-13 00:00:06 +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.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers -- this means you, engagement accounts.
LINEUP
For those wondering about Dragon Lee, we've got an answer.
Dragon Lee hasn't been in action since the Mexico tour, hasn't appeared on a WWE TV broadcast since earlier than that, and hasn't wrestled on Raw since June 17. We're told he isn't imminently planned for Raw, but is at tonight's tapings and is scheduled for the WWE Main Event tapings.
Dragon Lee's absence led to many questions in our ASK SRS portion of the Fightful Select discord. He's scheduled to face Ludwig Kaiser
2024-08-12 23:35:50 +0000 UTC
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WWE made a monster re-signing.
Fightful Select spoke to sources within WWE that claimed that Randy Orton re-signed with WWE. Orton had signed a five-year contract in 2019 that kept him with the company until late this year. However, Orton missed significant time with injury, and Fightful reported that the contract wasn’t as clear cut as it seemed. However, word internally is that he has a new deal.
The word internally was that Orton agreed to a new five-year contract that woul...
2024-08-12 18:16:02 +0000 UTC
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The picture has become clearer on Daniel Garcia.
Garcia hasn’t been seen since a violent attack from MJF after an International Title match with Will Ospreay. At the time Fightful reported that his deal was up in October if he hadn’t re-signed. One top name in the company believed he was staying and speculated he’d re-signed, but as of last week, that wasn’t the case.
Garcia, as of then, would see his deal expire this fall. There is interest in Daniel Garcia from WWE, as w...
2024-08-12 00:12:14 +0000 UTC
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We're told that AEW will be loading up the Casino Gauntlet match with interesting names.
Stokely Hathaway has been announced for AEW All In. Stokely has wrestled dozens of matches across the indies, ROH, and AEW. He also actively trained at the WWE PC when he was there.
Fightful's interview with Steve Maclin runs this week.
Originally, UK was considered for TNA Bound For Glory, but we're told UK dates next year aren't off the table.
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2024-08-11 22:37:36 +0000 UTC
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STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- MLW: "Never Say Never" results
- SLA: "Circus Maximus X-9" results
- REVPRO: "Summer Sizzler" results
- GLORY PRO: "Ascend" (Ep. 46) results
- NXT Level Up (8/9) results
- NWA: "Powerrr" (8/6) results
- OTT: "ScrapperMania VIII" (2 Nights) results
- ROH HonorClub SPOILERS (52 min-end)
2024-08-11 21:49:44 +0000 UTC
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An emerging prospect may have signed with All Elite Wrestling.
Dynamite Kid Tommy Billington had a couple impressive showings within AEW against Konosuke Takeshita and Dax Harwood in recent months. Since then, many have asked about his status within the company. According to talent close to Tommy, they say that he’s been signed by AEW.
The talent we spoke to also claimed there was NXT interest in the 23-year old Billington. We asked about the whereabouts of Mark Billington...
2024-08-10 22:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Those that Fightful Select spoke to claimed Giovanni Vinci has been healthy and was awaiting creative. He'll be coming back to Smackdown soon.
Britt Baker DMD was back on AEW TV this week via a pre-recorded promo, which was stated to be via satellite. She is expected to be back in the venue this week.
The recruits from the most recent WWE tryout are from athletic backgrounds as opposed to indie wrestlers.
Bobby Lashley has a belated birthda...
2024-08-10 19:00:11 +0000 UTC
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There was a huge return on SmackDown tonight.
No, not Roman Reigns, I'm talking about Giovanni Vinci!
Also, Cody Rhodes is forcing his friends to accept title matches against him, which seems like maybe he's not a very good friend.
Oh, and there was a FANTASTIC #1 contender's match... until the very predictable interference finish ruined it.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it, while we watch Rampage.
Watch here: 2024-08-10 01:51:49 +0000 UTC
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Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Smackdown, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
LINEUP
Cody Rhodes promo
Top Contender Tourney: Street Profits vs. A-Town Down Under
Summerslam look back
SPOILER backstage
Progressive MatchFlo
Jade Cargill vs. Alba Fyre
LA Knight US Title Celebration
2024-08-09 23:27:23 +0000 UTC
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We had a taste of it this past weekend, but a change could be in store for Roman Reigns.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that in addition to what we heard at Summerslam, there is full new Roman Reigns theme music that has been produced and is ready for use. One source we talked to called it "expansive and lengthy to say the least."
We've not yet heard if it will be used on tonight's WWE Smackdown, or at all for that matter. WWE produced new music for Randy Orton in ...
2024-08-09 23:00:59 +0000 UTC
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We have an update on LA Knight.
In the fall of 2023, it had been reported that LA Knight was signing a new five-year WWE deal imminently. However, Fightful Select reported that while the two sides were in negotiations, but were far apart on money. There’s a significant update in that regard.
For a number of months, there was no deal, but we’re told that changed in the summer months. Based on what Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned, LA Knight restructured and extend...
2024-08-09 17:25:16 +0000 UTC
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An update on Bobby Lashley and WWE.
Fightful Select had noted recently that Bobby Lashley’s contract would be up soon. His Hurt Business partner MVP’s contract has already expired, and Lashley’s isn’t far off. Based on what industry sources tell Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp, Lashley’s deal will be up this weekend.
Those we spoke to in WWE during Summerslam weekend were under the impression that Bobby Lashley would be leaving the company, and that there were no crea...
2024-08-08 17:55:37 +0000 UTC
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Phil and Righteous Reg answer questions!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQREA3hzgUg
2024-08-08 17:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Former ROH talent Beer City Cruiser is slated to be backstage at AEW Dynamite today.
Other indie talent at the show include Clara, Rob Killjoy, Kaitlyn Marie, BK Westbrook, Jackson Drake.
There are a number of travel issues that could eventually cause changes to the show.
We've already heard that Britt Baker DMD is being considered for a return on-screen in some capacity. We've not heard that she's at the venue.
NXT’s next ...
2024-08-07 20:00:15 +0000 UTC
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Fenix and Penta have been the subject of much speculation regarding their status.
It was reported earlier this year by Bodyslam that Penta’s deal was up this year, with Fightful Select reporting that Fenix’s is as well. We’ve been able to learn that the duo have told many that Penta’s deal is up first, and that Fenix’s will be up around September.
Those that we’ve talked to said that AEW had wanted to re-sign them, but the process kept getting delayed by Penta and Feni...
2024-08-07 18:15:21 +0000 UTC
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TNA is set to bring Bound For Glory back to Michigan for the first time in years.
TNA has teased that Bound For Glory will be held in "one of the most visited cities in the world", but the company has yet to make an official announcement. Fightful has learned that Detroit is the planned location for the TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view. This would mark Bound For Glory's return to Michigan for the first time since 2006, when the event was held at the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth To...
2024-08-07 16:39:28 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following details ahead of tonight’s edition of NXT. Please be cognizant of those who do not want spoilers.
- FrAxiom vs MSK is set to be the main event of tonight’s show.
- Joe Hendry is set for a promo tonight, and is expected to be a ‘goodbye’ promo, however it was not fully rehearsed. We haven’t heard if Hendry is finishing up his run in NXT or not, but we are told Hendry has recently scaled back his ...
2024-08-06 22:39:34 +0000 UTC
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The NXT and TNA crossover is poised to continue.
Thus far, we’ve seen Jordynne Grace, Joe Hendry, Frankie Kazarian, The Rascalz, Ash By Elegance, Tatum Paxley, among others featured in the crossover efforts from TNA and WWE. Based on what Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp, there’s more on the way.
Fightful Select can confirm that former TNA World Champion Josh Alexander has been discussed as appearing as a part of the crossover. Some backstage even suggested that he could be ...
2024-08-06 18:36:56 +0000 UTC
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WWE Raw News
We've asked why Dakota Kai was pulled from the WWE Raw match. We've not heard that she's sidelined, and was on the active roster listing.
Even though Alpha Academy are using the team's graphics, they're listed as their names when used collectively internally
As of last night, we were told A-Town Down Under weren't expected to regularly appear on WWE Raw.
Gable and the Creeds do not have an official team n...
2024-08-06 15:32:15 +0000 UTC
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SRS speaks to Big Trouble Ben Bishop
2024-08-06 12:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Finn turned the entire Judgment Day against Damian & Rhea.
So at least the Ha Nah Nah Hee Nah isn't going anywhere.
But the Women's Title is still just a prop on the periphery
Punk is out here telling lies, but what else is new. He's also still believes the bracelet has magical powers. Or he's in love with it. Or something.
The Wyatt Sick6 make their debut, and probably beat the hell out of the Creeds & Gable.
And Bronson Reed murdered Seth Rollins via Large Ti...
2024-08-06 02:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following plans for WWE Raw, subject to change. Note that these are preliminary and we will be updating the plans shortly.
