Raw and Smackdown plans should return next week.
We're told MLW has made some new signings, we're working to find out who those are.
The MLW Azteca Lucha special from Chicago airs at a special time of 10PM ET
MLW's wave 1 of action figures sold out. They're hoping to get more produced this Summer.
MLW is angling to run shows in Canada. There were plans pre-pandemic, but they weren't able to once the pandemic hit.
SRS is back for his first Q&A in a few weeks! One per subscriber
2024-05-10 15:29:38 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Matt Riddle vs. Mike Santana will headline HOG this month.
HOG has the following internal memo prepared:
Mike Santana versus Matt Riddle Signed for May 24th at The War Within in NYC
House of Glory officials have announced a HUGE Heavyweight Championship has been signed for May 24th at The War Within live from LA BOOM and streaming on FITE+
Reigning champion Mike Santana will defend against former WWE star Matt Riddle! 2024-05-10 02:47:57 +0000 UTC View Post
The ROH Pure Champion has now been out of action for four months.
Wheeler Yuta hasn’t wrestled since January 10, when he lost a Triple Crown Championship match against Eddie Kingston. Since then, he’s been largely absent from AEW TV and wasn’t involved in the planned CMLL match at the end of March.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp is told that Yuta has been dealing with concussion symptoms for months. As of now we haven’t learned a timetable for his potential return. When we la...
2024-05-10 00:19:15 +0000 UTC View PostOne of the best wrestlers in the world is a free agent within a year.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp confirmed that as of now, “Speedball” Mike Bailey is signed with TNA Wrestling through the end of 2024. In 2022, it was revealed that Bailey had agreed on a multi-year deal with the then-IMPACT Wrestling. He’s went on to become a standout in the company.
Bailey has become a two-time IMPACT X Division champion, and put on several classic matches in and out of the compa...
2024-05-09 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostGet in your questions! Phil and Reg are back for a new Ask Grapsody!
Leave your questions in the comments.
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-pelRV-Nx8
Fightful Select is scheduled to interview Gabe Kidd today ahead of NJPW Resurgence this weekend. Let us know if you have any questions.
Our interview with Missa Kate goes up Sunday
Tony Khan was traveling to Europe this past week on Fulham business, we're told. He has been at the last two episodes of Dynamite
We're told there are pretty solid creative plans for top AEW programs through much of the year, barring potential injuries.
Fightful Select caught up with NJPW and AEW’s Rocky Romero. The former eight-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion joined Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp for a thirty-minute conversation. The two would discuss numerous topics, such as the Forbidden Door, Jack Perry, Chuck Taylor, TalkNShopAMania, and more.
Sean kicked the interview off by saying he was interested in learning what Rocky Romero's day looks like. Romero gave some details regarding what the day would look ...
2024-05-09 12:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following notes from the May 7th edition of WWE NXT.
- Friday’s releases were a common topic of conversation backstage at the show, with frustration at some of the cuts prevalent.
- Sexy Red’s integration into the show was no accident, and was described to us as a “partnership” and to expect more interactions with the rapper in the future.
- Mike Rome was backstage at the show, but did not stay for the whole night. Th...
2024-05-08 20:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostNJPW/AEW Forbidden Door may have some additions to it.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful spoke with Rocky Romero ahead of the May 11 NJPW Resurgence show, and spoke to him about the genesis of the Forbidden Door show. While he clarified that Forbidden Door will always be an NJPW/AEW co-branded show, he also opened up about other companies possibly being involved.
In the past, NJPW and AEW have split many of the costs associated with Forbidden Door.
Romero told Fightful that STARDOM...
2024-05-08 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostWWE has kicked off their King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, and will extend to live events.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kofi Kingston and Shayna Baszler vs. Zelina Vega were moved from WWE Raw to this weekend's live events. Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp followed up on a plan to air them, and we're told that as of now the plan is to air highlights on next week's WWE Raw and possibly social media. That could be adjusted or changed.
Fightful will also post fan cam footage and results through...
GCW is going on vacation.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Game Changer Wrestling is headed to Hawaii on Saturday, November 2. The company is running the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, a few blocks away from Waikkiki Beach.
We'll have more details as we get them.
2024-05-07 19:58:01 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select's Corey Brennan has learned the following plans for tonight's episode of NXT. These will be updated throughout the day.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
Match Order:
- Wes Lee vs Josh Briggs
- Karmen Petrovic vs Shayna Baszler
- Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe vs No Quarter Catch Crew
- Michin vs Arianna Grace
- Supernova Sessions w/ Trick Williams
- Kelani Jordan vs Fallon Henley
- Women’s Combine*
- Duke Hudson...
Rocky Romero as Dario Cueto? It could have happened.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful spoke to Rocky Romero ahead of NJPW Resurgence on May 11. The subject of Lucha Underground got brought up, and Romero said that he actually almost signed with the company.
Romero told us that he was under contract with NJPW, and was about to re-sign. He got an audition through his TV agent for Lucha Underground and met with creator Chris Dejoseph. Romero said "I tried out for Dario Cueto." DeJoseph the...
2024-05-07 18:04:30 +0000 UTC View PostLast week, Fightful Select reported that Rome was set to begin announcing for NXT imminently, replacing Alicia Taylor as the lead ring announcer.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has now learned that Mike will be on the call for tonight’s edition of WWE NXT, marking his first time announcing for the brand since 2019.
Fightful Select also recently reported that Alicia Taylor is expected to move to the main roster, with the talk backstage at today’s NXT that she would be workin...
2024-05-07 17:17:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe participants for at least one of the matches that got moved off of Raw found out the day of.
Asuka's injury is legitimate. Corey Brennan of Fightful heard that she was at the show.
Fightful is interviewing AEW/NJPW's Rocky Romero today. Let us know if you have questions.
Several other NXT call-ups and draftees were brought to Raw and not used.
When we asked why the Kofi/Rey and Shayna/Zelina matches weren't moved to next ...
2024-05-07 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- ICW NHB: "No Holds Barred Vol. 63" results
- GCW: "Rather You Than Me" + "Gringo Loco's The Wrld On Lucha" results
- BLP: "Showdown At The Shoreline" results
- HOG: "Cinco de Mayo" results
- GLORY PRO: "Ascend" (Ep. 34) results
- WRESTLING OPEN (5/2) results
- NXT Level Up (5/3) results
- NWA: "Powerrr" (4/30) results
2024-05-07 02:56:16 +0000 UTC View PostKATE HAS SOME THINGS TO SAY.
And she's very, VERY "credible."
Also, there was a bunch of wrestling on Raw tonight. Which is good.
But somehow, also, there wasn't nearly enough.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loWVOtPNL5Y
2024-05-07 02:23:03 +0000 UTC View PostSean Ross Sapp and Corey Brennan have learned of the following WWE Raw plans, subject to change. Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
PLEASE NOTE: This rundown is not in order this week, and the standard format should return next week.
QOTR: Natalya vs. IYO SKY
QOTR: Zoey Stark vs. Ivy Nile
QOTR: Lyra Valkyria vs. Asuka
KOTR: Jey Uso vs. Finn Balor
KOTR: Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov
Please be cognizant of fans who do not wish to read this spoiler.
Earlier tonight, Adam Pearce announced on social media that Drew McIntyre was not cleared for action on tonight’s Monday Night RAW and was out of his King Of The Ring first round match with Finn Balor.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned that Jey Uso is listed to replace Drew McIntyre on tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW. Uso is coming off a World Heavyweight Title loss at WWE Backlash, w...
Jerry Lawler's tenure with WWE is largely over, as reported by PWInsider.
On May 6, PWinsider reported that Jerry Lawler's talent contract had expired with WWE. Initially, there were many responses calling for a Jim Ross reunion, whether it be in AEW or elsewhere, but that's unlikely (but not impossible) for many reasons. When speaking with AEW sources, we're told Lawler's name hasn't been brought up as a possibility. Outside of that, PWInsider noted that Lawler is still under a Legend...
2024-05-06 21:18:25 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select reported that Mike Rome is imminently set to begin announcing for NXT, a role he held between 2016 and 2019.
This left a lot of questions for fans on what would come of Alicia Taylor, who has served as NXT’s ring announcer for the past few years, and has also filled on some main roster shows when needed. Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned that Taylor is set for her own callup to the main roster post Backlash, with Rome going the other way. Taylor will be on...
Corey Brennan fills in for SRS to give you the week in the news!
2024-05-06 12:53:03 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Lee Fitting is responsible for the WWE main roster’s production and presentation on television, Fitting does not carry that role over to WWE’s developmental brand, NXT, despite Kevin Dunn previously filling this role during his tenure in the company.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan now reports that the man that has filled that gap since Dunn left WWE is Vice President of Line Producing, Brian Fadem. WWE production sources tell Brennan that Fadem would previously fill in for ...
2024-05-05 19:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostAt the WWE post show press conference, Triple H answered a question regarding Drew Gulak, noting that he was not released by the company.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp and Corey Brennan have confirmed with multiple WWE and NXT sources that Gulak is actually still with the company but was informed would not be re-signing him once his deal expires next month. Gulak was informed recently.
In regards to the recent claims of sexual misconduct made by Ronda Rousey, Brennan is tol...
5 matches. No Europeans on the card for a huge Europe PPV. The European crowd didn't seem to mind, though, so there's that.
Bayley retained, like we all knew she would. Damian defeated Jey Uso--in a rematch of every Raw main event from early fall last year--like we all knew he would. Bianca & Jade became tag champs like we all knew they would. And Cody & AJ had yet another face-to-face, but this time they get to punch each other.
And The Bloodline continues to grow, but no...
2024-05-04 19:11:28 +0000 UTC View PostThis was the Go-Homiest Show that ever returned to its place of residence.
An 8-Woman tag, a tag match with a distraction finish, a random-ass LA Knight match, A-Clown Down Under defending the titles on tape delay, and Cody & AJ having a face-to-face after they already had a contract signing LAST week.
At least the French seemed to enjoy themselves.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
Watch here: 2024-05-04 01:40:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Fightful Select has confirmed that NXT cuts are ongoing.
We've not heard of any currently and prominently featured names on TV being involved.
We'll post names ad we confirm them and make sure they're notified prior. We've learned that the WWE PC was closed today.
We've reached out to WWE to confirm a number of the names.
So far, these have been confirmed
Darrell Mason
Vlad Pavlenko
Ezekiel Balogun
Kiyah Saint
Emma Diaz
Valentina Feroz
Key...
You;ve got Q's, we've got A's.
(That's usually how this works, right?
Nothing like hopping on a trend after the wave has fully crested and the enthusiasm is starting to die out. With SRS out this week, Corey did a Q&A, then Jeremy and Joel, and finally bringing up the rear, it's Kate & Alex!
Thank you to everyone who wrote in with a question, now let's get straight to the answering!
Watch here: 2024-05-03 15:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Seth Rollins is staying with WWE.
WWE sources have confirmed to Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp that Seth Rollins is remain in WWE for years to come, and has re-signed with the company. As has been the case with most of the re-signings, we’re told that it will be a multi-year deal for big money.
“They’re not going to let him go,” said one source close to WWE and Rollins, of his contract talks. Rollins told Fightful in February that he wanted to remain with WWE and beli...