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Ask Grapsody! with Phil Lindsey and Righteous Reg! Thursday, May 24th, 2024!

Ask Grapsody! Today, at 5 PM EST! Get your questions in! Hosted by Phil Lindsey and Righteous Reg!

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Jordynne Grace talks surprise NXT appearance, TNA, More

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful spoke with Jordynne Grace following her shocking NXT appearance this week.

Grace confirmed our reports that Roxanne Perez didn't want to know who she was facing until they actually came out. NXT officials wanted to bring Roxanne Perez backstage to see who it was five minutes prior, as it was kept a closely guarded secret. However, Perez was adamant that she wanted to find out with the rest of the world.

Grace revealed that TNA and WWE have had conversati...

Chad Gable's WWE contract set to expire soon

A heavily featured talent sees their WWE contract possibly expire next week.

On Wednesday, word within the wrestling industry was that Chad Gable’s WWE contract is set to expire late next week, and that no deal has been reached as of now. If Gable reaches free agency, he’s expected to get interest from across the industry. WWE has been interested in re-signing him, we’re told.  The deal is set to expire next Friday, based on information we were given.

We've already hea...

Select Portions: AEW, WWE, MLW news!

• There are other surprises planned for MLW Battle Riot, including some out of the match itself.

• Gary Juster will be presented a lifetime achievement award at Center Stage on Saturday at MLW

• In case anyone was wondering, we’ve confirmed within WWE that the spot on King of the Ring with Randy Orton’s shoulder being up was not intentional

• Fightful is interviewing Jordynne Grace and "Who Killed WCW" creator Evan Husney today. Let us know if...

  2024-05-30 15:11:27 +0000 UTC View Post

Free Post: Violent J set for MLW Battle Riot

Violent J is coming to MLW.

Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp can confirm Insane Clown Posse member Violent J as the latest entrant into the upcoming Battle Riot match, which will take place on Saturday, June 1. This will be

Violent J's first time appearing in MLW. In the past, the rapper has wrestled for WCW, WWF, GCW, and his own promotion, Juggalo Championship Wrestling.

J joins the Battle Riot field that already includes the likes of Sami Callihan, Paul Walter Hauser, Ti...

Mike Santana on rejoining TNA, leaving AEW, more

Sean Ross Sapp spoke to Mike Santana for a new interview ahead of his Immersive short documentary dropping on TNA's Youtube channel Monday at noon ET.

Santana said that he was excited when he learned he'd be working with Steve Maclin upon his return and understands there are many parallels there. Maclin also appears heavily in the documentary.

Mike confirmed to SRS that he'd planned his AEW exit well ahead of time, as far back as a year and a half. He'd been posting countdowns on ...

More on MJF's Return, Contract, Adam Cole, AEW Plans

MJF is back on AEW TV after missing almost five full months.

Ahead of MJF's AEW Double or Nothing return, the company went to great lengths to keep his appearance secret, though many on the roster had expected him to come back at the show. We were told last week that the plan was for MJF to fly into Phoenix instead of Las Vegas, which he did. Then he'd be driven from Phoenix and brought to Las Vegas, where it proved hard to keep many surprises out of the public eye. Even Hiroshi Tanahas...

NXT Notes For May 28: Writers, Ethan Page, Jordynne Grace, Sexxy Red

NXT notes from the May 28 show from Corey Brenann

- Full Rundowns were not sent out until after doors had been opened for fans. Things were kept close to the vest for obvious reasons.

- With regards to Ethan Page’s debut, WWE confirmed to Fightful that he'd signed with WWE. We can also confirm PWInsider’s report that Page was at the WWE Performance Center last week, and was undergoing his signing physical with the promotion. NXT off...

More details on Jordynne Grace-NXT-TNA

TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace appeared in NXT on May 28, and Fightful Select have learned a lot of details about how it came together. 

Fightful Select learned a lot more about Grace’s appearance, and what the future holds. As highlighted on social media, both Grace and Ethan Page were hidden away and Fightful NXT insider Corey Brennan had noted that the tapings had been way more secretive than usual. Non-complete rundowns featured Lita and Alexa Bliss as placeholders for...

Details on Ethan Page in NXT

Ethan Page is in NXT

WWE sources have claimed to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp and Corey Brennan that Ethan Page has signed with WWE. Ethan Page was not seen backstage throughout the day, and was not present for the rehearsals.

While we're not sure if Page got his release or his AEW contract had expired, he'd told some in the industry that he was looking to be a free agent by the late spring. When word of his departure happened, we'd heard that he was hoping that it would go under the...

NXT SCOOPS THREAD!

These will likely be further updated

Fightful’s Corey Brennan has learned the following plans for NXT, subject to change. Please be cognizant of those who do not wish to read spoilers.

Previously advertised card:

WWE NXT Women's North American Title Qualifier: Wren Sinclair vs. Kelani Jordan
WWE NXT Women's North American Title Qualifier: Tatum Paxley vs. Michin
Je'Von Evans & Trick Williams vs. Gallus (Mark Coffey & Wolfgang w/ Joe Coffey)
Ridge Holla...

NXT Interested In Using Main Roster Name

On the May 21st edition of NXT, Ava was seen on the phone, confirming that Roxanne Perez’s opponent for NXT Battleground will be revealed on the May 28th episode of the show.

While we have not been able to confirm with certainty who will be facing Perez at Battleground, one main roster name who has been requested by NXT officials recently is Tegan Nox, with requests for Nox to be used in NXT dating back to prior to the WWE Draft. In speaking with NXT and WWE sources, Fightful Selectâ€...

Select Portions: WWE Raw, AEW Double or Nothing, Becky Lynch, More

• Darby Allin got checked out after AEW Double or Nothing, but appears to be fine, whatever that means by his standards.

• Jack Perry had no serious injuries after his flamethrower spot at AEW Double Or Nothing. He's known how to do this spot for quite some time and practiced.

• Adam Copeland did limp to the back after Double Or Nothing, but was hopeful things would be fine. As he revealed on Tuesday, he has a fractured tibia and requires surgery. The TNT Titl...

  2024-05-28 15:40:21 +0000 UTC View Post

Alex & Kate's SOUR GRAPS: Raw 5/27 | What 'Comes Around', Goes Around?

Is tonight the final bow for Becky Lynch in WWE? Probably not, but MAYBE, am I right? She faces Liv in a rematch for the Women's Title in a steel cage match in the main event.

This Heel Chad Gable angle is the most interminable bull crap I've ever seen in my life. Somehow Otis STILL hasn't clocked this guy in the face yet, even after almost being whipped with a belt like Gable is his abusive stepdad.

A lot of other things to be sour about tonight, too many to name here.

Ever...

Becky Lynch contract update

Becky Lynch is set for a world title cage match on WWE Raw tonight, but by this weekend could be wrapped up in WWE.

Lynch is set for a world title rematch on tonight's WWE Raw in the main event against Liv Morgan. As of this morning, Becky Lynch and WWE had not reached terms on a new contract, though the two sides had been in contact. We have not learned if a deal is imminent, or agreed upon, outside of that there hasn't been a new deal reached. We have also not learned on if it has an...

PROGRESS News: Simon Miller, Shelton, Ospreay, More

- As previously reported, Simon Miller suffered a shoulder injury earlier in the week, and found out on Saturday he would be ruled out of the weekend.

- KC Navarro got banged up in his match with Tate Mayfairs, but was ok afterwards.

- Despite his nasty spill at the hands of Shelton Benjamin on night two and subsequent near removal from the tournament, Man Like DeReiss was ok after a brief check over backstage. 

- After their match on night one, Leon Slater and ...

WWE Raw Plans For Tonight (Updated)

Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following very early plans for tonight's WWE Raw, subject to change.

Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers. These are incomplete as of now and will be updated in detail later tonight. We're working to ensure the order as well.

• Gunther opening promo

• Braun Strowman vs. JD McDonagh

• Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov

• Creed Bros. vs. AOP

• SPOILER SEGMENT

  2024-05-27 20:25:24 +0000 UTC View Post

SRS Backstage Report Podcast 5/27: MJF, Natalya, Double or Nothing, KOTR

• MJF return

• Natalya contract

• AEW Double or Nothing

• WWE King of the ring

• Megan Bayne

• Giulia-WWE

• MLW news

• Raw/Smackdown news

• Sting's son wrestling

• Recent AEW release at TNA tapings

• PROGRESS

• Darby Allin

• Kenny Omega update

Fightful Weekender (5/27): GCW, AIW, HOG, TWE, ACTION, GLORY PRO, NXT LEVEL UP, NWA, ROH SPOILERS

STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!

- GCW: "Take A Picture" + "Paranoid" results

- AIW: "Gauntlet For The Gold" results

- HOG: "The War Within" + "Glory Of War" results

- TWE: "Sink or Swim" results

- ACTION: "Newnan Fight Club" results

- GLORY PRO: "Ascend" (Ep. 37) results

- NXT Level Up (5/24) results

- NWA: "Powerrr" (5/21) results

- ROH HONORCLUB SPOILERS (57 min-end)

Alex & Kate's SOUR GRAPS: AEW Double or Nothing 2024 | Return of the Max

Is The CEO now in charge of the TBS Championship?
Did Swerve manage to take down The Patriarchy?
Who won the Anarchy in the Arena Match? (And did Darby manage to light himself on fire?)

Is Timeless Toni Storm's title reign still on the path to Immortality?
Is Will Ospreay now the Champion of All The Nations?
Did the Bang Bang Gang retain the Trios Titles?
How much blood was spilled in the Barbed Wire Cage Match?
Who won the Straight Up Wrestling Match between two forme...

More on MJF's AEW return

MJF is back in AEW, and returned with a fiery promo.

Plans have been in motion for MJF's return for quite some time, with AEW Double or Nothing long being the target date. We've been told that preparations were made well ahead of time to plan out his return.

We've not heard that MJF actually underwent shoulder surgery, as he'd told some in the industry he had worn the brace to help throw people off his track in recent weeks. MJF was legitimately injured going into AEW World's End....

Update on Progress Super Strong Style 16 Withdrawal

On day one of the 2024 Super Strong Style 16 tournament, there was some bad news for fans as one participant who was set to be involved was Simon Miller, who was originally scheduled for an opening round match with Ricky Knight Jr.

Unfortunately for Miller, he would announce that he would not be able to compete in the tournament and would be replaced by Jack Bandicoot. Bandicoot, a Progress fan favorite, was brought in on short notice due to his connection with the fans.

Fightful ...

AEW Double or Nothing SCOOPS THREAD!

Welcome to the Fightful Select AEW Double or Nothing SCOOPS THREAD! This will be constantly updated throughout the night.

• A reminder, we'll have a live chat in our Select-exclusive Discord. Here's how to join. (https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-join-102146416)

• Regarding the New York Post story saying that Mercedes Mone was cleared in December 2023, AEW sources reached o...

  2024-05-26 22:27:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Another recently absent name in Las Vegas for AEW Double or Nothing weekend

A Ring of Honor champion is backstage at AEW Double or Nothing, which wouldn't normally be a surprise, but alas, here we are.

Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that ROH Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta is in Las Vegas at the site of AEW Double or Nothing. Yuta has been out of action since January 10 when he faced Eddie Kingston on an AEW Rampage taping.

Fightful had previously reported that Yuta had been dealing with concussion issues. He'd been advertised for a match in Mexi...

AEW Double or Nothing Pre-Show | Fightful Select

Rob Wilkins and Maggie of Fightful Overbooked's Coexisting, Chris Mueller of Bleacher/Report, and Ryan of The Mark Order Podcast host the Fightful Pre-Show for AEW's Double or Nothing Pay-Per-View.

Today @ 2 PM EST

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq5oSNmVv24

Names at AEW this weekend

AEW Double or Nothing is in Las Vegas, and Fightful has learned more on who is around.

Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that AEW star Juice Robinson is in Las Vegas ahead of this weekend's AEW Double or Nothing event. He has been sidelined since prior to AEW Full Gear in November 2023 and was out with an injury that required back surgery. It was not stated when the injury was sustained but he last competed on the November 1 episode of AEW Dynamite.

Robinson is a memb...

Megan Bayne-AEW update

Megan Bayne could finally be on her way back to AEW.

Bayne has been under AEW contract for years, as she was sidelined with an injury for quite some time, but put under an AEW deal. At the urging of AEW management, she sought out additional bookings after returning, and became a standout in Stardom. We’re told that at long last, she could be headed to AEW. We’re told there was interest from other companies in her possibly joining

Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned...

Alex & Kate's SOUR GRAPS: SANDS OF BLIND | King & Queen of the Ring 2024

Who won the King & Queen of the Ring Tournaments?
Is Logan Paul now a Double Champ? (Please say No.)
Did Liv Morgan beat Becky Lynch?
Did Chad Gable become Intercontinental Champion?

Did anything else happen on the show?

Alex doesn't know the answers to these questions. because he has morals, but Kate DOES know the answers, because she is a sellout sports washer.

So Kate will tell Alex what happened on the PLEh and along the way she'll mix in 3 LIES, and Alex wi...

UPDATED: WWE King and Queen of the Ring SCOOPS THREAD

Welcome to our KOTR & QOTR scoops thread!

Fightful Select's King & Queen of the Ring rundown, subject to change, as learned by Sean Ross Sapp.

• Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill (c) vs. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell

• Women's World Title: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Liv Morgan

• IC Title: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Bronson Reed vs. Chad Gable

• QOTR Finals: Lyra Valkyria vs. Nia Jax

• KOTR Finals: GUNTHER vs. ...

  2024-05-25 16:33:55 +0000 UTC View Post