Fightful's ongoing NXT/AEW/IMPACT scoops thread!! We will constantly update this through the night as we get more info.
- As mentioned, AEW officials were very happy with the Bryan Danielson/Daniel Garcia match on Rampage.
- AEW staff and talent have a rare full week off with Collisio...
2023-12-09 21:49:58 +0000 UTC View PostWWE talent look to have a full week off for Christmas.
During a recent interview, it was intimated that Triple H hopes for talent to have more time at home with their families than in the previous regime. Early on, it looks like he’s making good on that.
Talent that Fightful have sp...
2023-12-09 19:25:36 +0000 UTC View Post- The WWE Tribute to the Troops edition of Smackdown in Providence, RI was the highest-grossing televised event in the market's history, per live events reports
- Randy Orton was listed for an in-ring promo on Smackdown, but that may have just been an error
- B-Fab is still internally...
2023-12-09 18:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostDid I get to watch even one second of SmackDown? No I did not.
Am I still going to attempt to review it? YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT I AM.
But mostly we're going to watch Bryan Danielson vs Daniel Garcia and we're going to smile.
But everything sucks. Let's talk about it.
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2023-12-09 03:00:21 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Smackdown, which are subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- US Title Contender Tourney: Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar
- Randy Orton Promo
- Cody Rhodes promo
- US ...
2023-12-09 00:57:20 +0000 UTC View PostA former WWE Champion is backstage at today's WWE Smackdown in Providence, Rhode Island.
Fightful's Corey Brennan has learned that former WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield is at the show. It's unclear as of now whether or not he'll appear on screen.
JBL most recently appeared ...
2023-12-08 21:46:00 +0000 UTC View PostBryan Danielson is the law ‘round these parts.
If someone poisons the social media water hole, Bryan Danielson is one of those responsible for laying down the law. Fightful Select reported last week that Danielson was effectively the face of the disciplinary committee in AEW, and that it ...
2023-12-08 21:33:23 +0000 UTC View Post- Biggest stories of the year
- Sheamus
- AEW music
- Okada/TNA
- Deonna Purrazzo
- Isla & Alba
- Miro, Andrade, others
- Danielson's fines
- Deeb, Hayter, Rosa, Britt.
2023-12-08 21:25:23 +0000 UTC View PostA major women's free agent is set to hit the open market on January 1.
Fightful had reported quite a while back that Deonna Purrazzo's IMPACT Wrestling Contract was set to expire, and she'd become a free agent at the start of 2024. In following up, we're told that Purrazzo intends to explor...
2023-12-07 22:59:17 +0000 UTC View Post-The plan is to go on the road in 2024 and hit several new cities, as well as some MLW has toured in the past.
-US Trademark office has confirmed the CONTRA/CONTRA Unit trademark for MLW. There are preliminary discussions to possibly bring it back next year.
-Alyssa Wray of American I...
2023-12-07 18:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe owner and CEO of MLW, Court Bauer, joined Fightful Select for an exclusive interview ahead of MLW’s One Shot PPV on Thursday, December 7th.
Bauer and Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp discussed numerous topics. Bauer said, “The Melrose Ballroom is an important venue regarding MLW’s hist...
2023-12-07 00:28:47 +0000 UTC View PostCould an AEW talent be headed back to action?
Kyle O’Reilly has been out of action for 18 months, with no sign of a return on-screen within AEW. Unfortunately, the updates in the summer we heard weren’t good. Sources had indicated to Fightful that O’Reilly was not factored into AEW pl...
2023-12-06 21:34:17 +0000 UTC View PostSRS and Jimmy Van keep the party going!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/LxDBlF2WTdE
2023-12-06 20:33:00 +0000 UTC View PostBryan Danielson has everyone concerned yet again.
At the Tuesday night AEW Collision tapings, Danielson caused an uproar with fans in attendance and online, as there was belief that he was injured. Fightful has confirmed this was a part of an angle and he's not sidelined from action as of ...
Fightful's Corey Brennan has learned the following NXT plans, subject to change.
These are not in order unless otherwise noted. These will be updated as we get more info
- Last Chance Match: Thea Hail vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Fallon Henley vs. Kiana James kicks off the show
- Alpha...
2023-12-05 20:09:45 +0000 UTC View Post- There were some within WWE who claimed that Cody Rhodes' merch sales in Chicago were the highest at an event in the company's history in Chicago. When we asked WWE in an official capacity, they didn't deny it.
- WWE Raw in Albany was the highest grossing WWE event in the market's history,...
2023-12-05 18:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostSo the setup for the Shinsuke/Cody feud is one of the best they've done in years... until you realize that we all already know the ending.
Also, this version of Drew McIntyre is the best we've ever gotten on the main roster... which is all the more maddening since we could've gotten this li...
2023-12-05 03:12:24 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned the following plans for WWE Raw, subject to change
- Drew McIntyre promo
- Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn
- Shayna Baszler vs. Nia Jax
- 2 out of 3 falls: DIY vs. Imperium
- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance vs. Tegan Nox & Nat...
2023-12-05 00:59:19 +0000 UTC View Post- Randy Orton
- CM Punk vs. Stone Cold
- Julia Hart
- QT Marshall
- Raw/Smackdown
- Danielson and disciplinary committee
- Adam Pearce
- SHAZZA
2023-12-04 21:31:53 +0000 UTC View Post- There was no producer listed for CM Punk's WWE Raw promo last week.
- As mentioned, Punk is listed internally as a free agent on WWE rosters.
- We're told that AEW knew immediately they'd be cutting Ric Flair's line from the Rampage promo.
- Skye Blue's Collision promo was act...
2023-12-04 21:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostRandy Orton hears voices in his head they say DOOT DOOT DOOT, they understand, they talk to him.
Randy Orton is back in WWE after a year and a half away, and is primed for a big angle now that he's joined WWE Smackdown. However, he made a WWE Raw appearance first before "signing" with the B...
2023-12-04 19:30:25 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- BLP: "Slamilton" results
- GCW: "C'mon Dude" + "What Is Your Choice?" results
- H2O: "Uncharted Territory" (11/27) results
- MLW: "Fusion" (11/30) results
- NXT Level Up (12/1) results
- NWA: "Powerr...
2023-12-04 06:02:59 +0000 UTC View Post- We’re told that as of now, Veda Scott will not be coming in to MLW as planned, and had not officially signed with the company.
- We’re told that indie standout Joshua Bishop hasn’t signed full-time with MLW, though a deal was offered. He preferred to work per date for the time.
<... 2023-12-03 21:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostBy Frank Leon from Fightful Magazine Issue 7
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Picture this — it’s 2017 and someone from the future comes up to you to let you know that five years later in 2022 Roman Reignsis the biggest heel champion in WWE and Brock Lesnar is the top babyfa...
2023-12-03 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostRandy Orton had been out of action for a year and a half before his return to the ring at WWE Survivor Sereis, but that may cause him to be around in WWE even longer.
Orton publicly teased free agency for the first time in 2019, before signing a new five-year contract with WWE at a time whe...
2023-12-03 20:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostSince the text Q&A didn't work too well, we'll have a short live q&a!
Video: https://youtu.be/ICLuNc_R2lk
2023-12-03 17:46:58 +0000 UTC View PostI've been under the weather, but there's a TON to talk about over the past 24 hours, so let's do this.
The Continental Classic continues to conjure compelling chronicles. Brody King looks unstoppable. When will Danny Garcia pick up the big victory that proves he belongs? Is Bryan Danielson ...
2023-12-03 02:53:36 +0000 UTC View PostAnother AEW name is confirmed as being under a full-time contract, even though it was fairly obvious.
Although she hasn’t received the “is All Elite” graphic, Fightful is told that Julia Hart is under a full-time contract with All Elite Wrestling. We’re told this was done quit...
2023-12-02 18:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostTonight's WWE Smackdown Plans, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers!
- Bianca, ShotzI, Charlotte promo
- Butch vs. Bobby Lashley
- Pretty Deadly backstage
- Bayley and Dakota Kai backstage
- LWO backstage
- Santos Esc...
2023-12-02 01:08:19 +0000 UTC View PostAdam Pearce got a promotion on WWE TV, but he may have sort of gained one behind the scenes.
In October, Triple H introduced Nick Aldis as the GM of Smackdown, promoting Adam Pearce to the role of GM of WWE Raw. For years, Pearce has served as an authority figure on both Raw and Smackdown, ...
2023-12-01 20:22:24 +0000 UTC View Post