The Wrestling Perspective Podcast Dennis Farrell and Lars Frederiksen guest this week is Rob Naylor. Naylor was a prominent figure in the tape trading days and is now considered a Pro Wrestling Historian by many fans. The conversation shifts to talking about being a wrestling fan and Rob's experi...
2023-08-14 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostWrestling Observer reported today that Hangman Page was set to do a pre-taped interview for AEW Dynamite. However. When he go there he was told that they would have to do it away from the venue and not to go to the show. We've not been able to confirm the Hangman aspect of it.
However, we ...
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When wrestling fans see a picture of Darby Allinfor the first time, they have first impressions that go through their heads. “He’s too small,” “he’s too skinny,” and “he looks like ever...
2023-08-13 22:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostThere has been a lot of discussion about top merch sellers in WWE. Fightful was able to learn more, as we’ve seen some recent live event lists. Since publishing this, we’ve gained some more information.
Cody Rhodes has been the top of several lists that we’ve seen, sometimes with mult...
2023-08-13 20:21:01 +0000 UTC View Post- It should go without saying, but the Jey Uso spot on Smackdown was storyline. For some reason we've still got a lot of questions about it.
- Nick Aldis shadowed Petey Williams in producing the AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross match on Smackdown, while Robert Roode worked with Jamie Noble in pr...
2023-08-13 19:45:23 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- NEW SOUTH: "Anniversary 8" results
- GCW: "No Signal In The Hills 3" results
- WCP: "West Coast Cup" results
- ACTION: "Into The ACTIONVERSE" results
- ROH *TV TAPING SPOILERS*
- FIGHTT...
2023-08-13 16:30:44 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select caught up with another ECW alum Blue Meanie at the Square Circled Expo in Indianapolis. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp and Blue Meanie started the conversation by talking about Cincinnati Reds baseball ownership.
Sean mentioned to Blue Meanie he could buy the Cincinnati R...
2023-08-13 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostNigel McGuinness could be headed back to the ring.
Sources have confirmed to Fightful Select that former Ring of Honor World Champion has been taking measures to try to return to the ring. We’ve not been told definitively that McGuinness has been cleared for a return, but that he’d been...
2023-08-12 19:59:39 +0000 UTC View PostJimmy Uso has a stupid reason for stopping Jey Uso from becoming champion.
But it's not as stupid as whatever reason WWE has for pulling Santos Escobar out of the US Title match and inserting Rey Mysterio instead. And then booking Rey to win.
Rampage has an OC vs Johnny Mundo ti...
2023-08-12 01:59:11 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Smackdown, which are subject to change. These are incomplete, not in order, tentative, and will be updated if we get additional info.
- Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka
- Santos Escobar/Austin Theory (Backstage/Promo)
- Karr...
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Edge is listed internally to appear on tonight's Smackdown in a promo
Coexisting After Dark w/ Rob & Maggie interviews Alex McCarthy!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZemdtR2XMY
Bryan Danielson broke his arm when Kazuchika Okada hit him with a flying elbow drop at Forbidden Door, but a huge rematch was at least considered for AEW All In with another talent. Sources confirmed that Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson was at least considered for the show before the injury, and ...
2023-08-11 19:51:19 +0000 UTC View Post- We can confirm that Jim Ross' current AEW deal is set to be up within a couple of months.
- When asking about the Roman Reigns injury, we weren't told the specifics of the injury, but that it wasn't a back injury.
- To clarify our report from yesterday, there was never any ser...
2023-08-11 18:54:39 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, SRS has a concussion and needs a fill-in for the Q&A show. Jeremy and Joel will are subbing in. Sean did answer some questions where applicable.
This Q&A will be audio only this week.
Hey guys, SRS has a concussion and needs a fill in for the q&a show. Jeremy and Joel will be subbing and SRS will feed some answers to them where applicable.
Ask away
Sean Ross Sapp gives you the latest on BRAY!
2023-08-10 22:28:13 +0000 UTC View PostAt long last, there’s some good Bray Wyatt news.
Fightful has learned that Bray Wyatt is finally getting “closer” to clearance after almost six months without it. Wyatt has battled an illness that we won’t disclose, and the company and Wyatt have been taking extra precautions to ma...
Fightful Select caught up with Bayley during media availability leading up to Money in the Bank in London. Sean mentioned to Bayley how she was the MVP of the WWE during the pandemic era. Sean asked the Grand Slam Champion about having the trust of the WWE instilled in her and if there was a part...
2023-08-10 18:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostPhil and Righteous Reg are back with a new Q&A! So get your questions in!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4k1RF5lv0c
- To expand on what we posted this week about the Royal Rumble to Florida gaining momentum, it's specifically Tampa. Talent have not been told officially.
- Those that we spoke to say people backstage in AEW were happy with Rob Van Dam's performance on AEW Dynamite.
- Fightful i...
2023-08-10 16:00:58 +0000 UTC View PostAEW Full Gear is headed to Los Angeles.
Fightful Select has confirmed that the traditional November PPV event for All Elite Wrestling is headed to the west coast. Sources with knowledge of the situation stated that AEW Full Gear is currently slated for The Kia Forum in Los Angeles, Californ...
2023-08-09 20:20:01 +0000 UTC View PostSRS and Jimmy are here!!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/e-5ebCqpDY0
2023-08-09 18:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostWe’ve learned that an injured wrestler could be headed back to AEW soon.
Fightful Select has learned that the Bunny, also known as Allie is nearing a return to action after being sidelined for quite some time. Bunny sustained an orbital bone injury way back in February, competing on AEW C...
2023-08-09 16:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostScott Edwards is back with another edition of the Select Style podcast talking tournament season in Japan.
Here's the lineup of topics in order:
- NJPW G1 Climax
- DRAGONGATE King of Gate Final
- GLEAT VER. MEGA
- Sareee-ISM Chapter II
- NOAH N-1 Victory
- STARDOM 5STAR Grand...
- Though she wasn't used on WWE Summerslam and Raw, Chelsea Green was brought in for both shows
- Sami Zayn's spots on WWE Raw were always planned like that. Nothing changed shortly before the show and wasn't changed before or shortly into the show
- Fightful will drop a very brief ...
Roman Reigns did get hurt at WWE Summerslam.
Tuesday morning, Wrestling Observer reported that Roman Reigns got hurt early in the match with Jey Uso at WWE Summerslam. Fightful Select has since confirmed that news. However, he is still planned for WWE Smackdown this Friday.
After Summ...
2023-08-08 17:28:57 +0000 UTC View PostDeonna Purrazzo's Way Back to The Age of The Virtuosa at IMPACT Wrestling
In IMPACT Wrestling there are few athletes who possess the skill, determination, and tenacity to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact that could rival that of The Virtuosa Deonna Purrazzo. Purrazzo, is one s...
2023-08-08 07:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostOkay, so we don't know what exactly is up with Sami's elbow, so who knows what's happening in the tag division? But hey, at least The New Day is back!
And at least Chad Gable is finally over as a babyface, and he'll be feuding with Gunther heading into the fall, so that's cool.
And it...
2023-08-08 02:52:40 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for WWE Raw, subject to change
- Cody Rhodes promo
- IC Contender Match: Matt Riddle vs. Ricochet vs. Chad Gable vs. Tommaso Ciampa
- Tribal Combat video
- Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Bronson Reed
- Becky Lynch promo
- Shayna ...
2023-08-07 23:40:26 +0000 UTC View Post