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From a commercial standpoint, video games are designed to make money and little else. This may seem like a pessimistic way to begin what has been, up to this point, a fairly upbeat series of ret...
2023-12-17 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostKenny Omega is sidelined indefinitely due to diverticulitis.
Fightful has learned that Kenny Omega felt ill even before the AEW Collision match with Ethan Page in Canada, but kept it very close to the vest. Things had worsened by the following week’s AEW Dynamite, but Omega still showed u...
2023-12-17 19:44:23 +0000 UTC View PostWe’ve had several people asking where certain talent are that haven’t been on TV with WWE.
Dexter Lumis is among those talent, and hasn’t wrestled a match since May. He’s not been on the show, and hasn’t been at many recent tapings. We’re told that he isn’t injured, and is goo...
2023-12-17 18:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostContinental Classic continues compelling chronicles!
The annual Women's Tag Streetfight did not disappoint!
There was actually A SECOND WOMEN'S MATCH!
And Skye Blue became Skye Black and joined Julia Hart!
And Thunder Rosa came back!
And they're FINALLY going to do Swerv...
2023-12-17 03:25:27 +0000 UTC View Post- Zilla Fatu was backstage at AEW this week. We have not heard of any plans to bring him in.
- There were no post-show dark matches on Smackdown, as the company filmed two Smackdown episodes last night.
- Some Smackdown talent are set for live events this weekend, then are off until D...
2023-12-16 22:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostLiv Morgan was arrested for marijuana possession in Florida.
We're told that there is "absolutely no heat" on Liv Morgan following the arrest.
"Liv has not been on TV, did not alter creative plans, and was honest about the situation, there are no issues with her whatsoever" one...
2023-12-16 14:59:21 +0000 UTC View PostIt appears WWE is trying a new concept, possibly for a new show, or pre-show attraction.
Ahead of the December 15 episode of Smackdown, WWE ran two matches with "WWE Speed" logos on the side of the ring. With wrestlers from Raw, NXT and the free agent pool, WWE had matches that had a 5:00 t...
2023-12-16 01:09:20 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for next week's episode of WWE Smackdown, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- AJ Styles promo
- Holiday Havoc Match: Bianca Belair, Shotzi, Zelina Vega & Michin vs. DAMAGE CTRL
<... 2023-12-16 01:02:22 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's episode of WWE Smackdown, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Roman Reigns promo
- US Title Contender Tourney: Carmelo Hayes vs. Grayson Waller
- US Title Contender Tourney: Ke...
2023-12-16 00:52:44 +0000 UTC View Post- WBD/WWE/AEW
- WWE Raw
- Dakota Kai, Gunther, Hobbs/Takeshita, Wardlow
- Mercedes
- WWE/AEW creative
- TNA streaming deal
- Japan wrestling alliance
- Becky Lynch
- More!
EDIT: Apparently you guys were interested in hearing more than half of ...
2023-12-15 23:05:29 +0000 UTC View PostRandy Orton still hears voices in his head, but it very well could have finally ceased…or been altered after a number of years.
Fightful’s Corey Brennan was told by sources within WWE that Randy Orton’s theme song very could could have had a change or an adjustment of late. Fightful h...
2023-12-15 20:56:26 +0000 UTC View PostIt was real glass!!
The December 13 episode of All Elite Wrestling Dynamite, the masked devils attacked Adam “Hangman” Page.
The beatdown seemed in line with how the storyline had progressed thus far. At the end of the attack, Hangman Page was put through a car window, which led t...
2023-12-15 04:46:38 +0000 UTC View PostGet your questions in for Reg and Phil!!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFK4Wt1dZCo
2023-12-14 18:48:11 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select caught up with AEW’s “All Ego” Ethan Page before Ring of Honor’s Final Battle Pay-Per-View this Friday.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp told Ethan that he loved how his feud with Tony Nese came along. Ethan told Fightful that he was happy that the fans got a connected an...
2023-12-14 15:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostNXT is taping an episode tonight. We'll post notes from the show as we get them. Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers
- As mentioned, CM Punk has been at the WWE Performance Center.
- Ridge Holland is around at today's tapings, according to Corey Brennan.
- ...
2023-12-13 22:01:31 +0000 UTC View PostCM Punk has been at the WWE Performance Center the last couple of days, to positive reviews.
CM Punk appeared on NXT Deadline on-screen with Shawn Michaels this past weekend, but didn't wrap things up there. After being on WWE Raw, Punk flew to Orlando to the WWE Performance Center and appe...
2023-12-13 20:53:19 +0000 UTC View Post
With no list goes on today, SRS takes you through the video haul of his WWE Blu Rays!
2023-12-13 20:35:30 +0000 UTC View Post- A talent meeting scheduled for the December 2 AEW Collision was tapings was planned, then canceled. We haven't heard of why it was called.
- CM Punk wasn't planned for the NXT tapings as of this past weekend, but we were told he was welcomed there and helped out several talent.
- Fo...
2023-12-13 18:37:07 +0000 UTC View PostCM Punk is backstage at tonight's NXT, sources claim.
We're told that he's been hanging out throughout the day. We do not know if he'll be on the show.
Hes been giving talent feedback on matches this evening.
Fightful's Corey Brennan has learned the following plans for tonight's NXT, which are subject to change. Please note that these are not in order unless otherwise noted.
These will be updated and adjusted throughout theday
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers
-...
2023-12-12 19:30:51 +0000 UTC View Post- CM Punk and Seth Rollins' promo did not have a producer listed.
- Much of Kayden Carter and Katana Chance’s WWE Raw vignette was filmed over a month ago at EDC Orlando
- We’re told that McKenzie Mitchell, as well as many in NXT were caught off guard by her release.
- CM Pu...
2023-12-12 16:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostCM Punk is now the exclusive property of Raw. And he's very sorry for being a bad boy all those years ago. But I'm not buying it, and neither is Seth Rollins, who cut a brilliant promo on the Real World's Champion of Liars.
Cody's going to try to finish his story by beating Anime Supervilla...
2023-12-12 03:34:14 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Raw, subject to change
- Jey Uso promo
- Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre
- Nakamura vignette
- Judgment Day backstage
- Maxxine Dupri-Ivy Nile segment
- Rhea Ripley vs. Maxxine Dupri
- CM Punk pr...
2023-12-12 00:58:00 +0000 UTC View Post- Seth Rollins contract
- Richard Holliday
- Kyle O'Reilly
- Bryan Danielson
- Deonna Purrazzo
- MLW
- Raw/Smackdown news
- Big contract news
2023-12-11 20:44:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe free agent class of 2024 might be the biggest in years.
Drew McIntyre, Becky Lynch, Alex Hammerstone, QT Marshall, Dustin Rhodes, Deonna Purrazzo and others have all been confirmed as having deals coming up in 2024. There’s another big name that currently has a deal set to expir...
2023-12-11 20:37:57 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- MLW: "One-Shot" results
- MLW *TV TAPING SPOILERS* (19 min-27 min)
- ACTION: "Bangers Only 4" results
- GCW: "Highest In The Room 2" results
- ROH *TV TAPING SPOILERS* (44 min-46 min)
- ROH: "Final B...
2023-12-11 06:55:57 +0000 UTC View PostRichard Holliday returned to Major League Wrestling at One Shot.
The 31-year old Holliday announced on April 19 that he’d left Major League Wrestling after years with the company and explored free agency. He would go on to get a WWE tryout, and work numerous dates for GCW.
Seven mon...
2023-12-10 20:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostRebel hasn’t been on AEW TV in quite some time, but she’s still been under contract with the company.
When asking around, we’re told that Rebel hasn’t been backstage much during her absence from All Elite Wrestling, but has been open to returning to TV if asked. When we followed up ...
2023-12-10 18:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post(Starting after the NXT Deadline Review on the Main Fightful YouTube)
Eddie Kingston may have just begun a comeback for the ages.
A rematch with Bryan Danielson might be on the horizon.
Let's discuss the brilliant C2 and the other storylines and matches on C...
2023-12-10 03:02:07 +0000 UTC View PostPlease be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
If you don't want to be spoiled for tonight's show yourself, please navigate away.
A return could be happening at tonight's NXT Deadline.
Fightful Select reporter Corey Brennan has learned from WWE sources that a return...