AEW has landed a free agent name, Fightful is told.
In February, Fightful reported that AEW was looking to sign Ashley D’Amboise, an emerging name that already had several television appearances. At the time, Fightful was told that a contract was offered, and AEW sources believed D’Ambo...
2023-04-25 19:46:10 +0000 UTC View PostWWE Raw
- Cody Rhodes promo: Shane Helms
- LWO vs. Bloodline: Michael Hayes
- Damage CTRL vs. Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez: Petey Williams
- Austin Theory promo: Adam Pearce
- Chad Gable vs. Mustafa Ali: Jason Jordan
- Cody Rhodes vs. Finn B...
2023-04-25 19:22:18 +0000 UTC View PostScott Edwards changes it up this week with the Select Style podcast as he does a full review for STARDOM's biggest show ever, All Star Grand Queendom. He gives his thoughts on every match including the dream match between Mercedes Moné and Mayu Iwatani as well as the main event for the World of ...
2023-04-25 14:31:24 +0000 UTC View PostTrips and his buddies are too scared to beat Roman, or they have no good ideas for how to re-split the titles that are currently spot-welded onto the Tribal Chief's shoulder, so they just decided to do a re-design of the old Big Gold Belt and they're gonna crown a new, very-secondary champion in ...
2023-04-25 02:54:54 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following WWE Raw plans, which are heavily subject to change....and likely will.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Cody Rhodes promo
- LWO vs. Bloodline
- Trish Stratus video
- Piper Niven vs. Candice LeRae was origin...
2023-04-24 23:19:49 +0000 UTC View PostCM Punk was backstage at WWE Raw in Chicago.
PWinsider reported that CM Punk was briefly backstage at April 24's WWE Raw. Those that we spoke to said that they got eyes on Punk speaking to talent, including chatting with Miz, who he's had cross words with on Twitter in the past. Those that ...
2023-04-24 22:50:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe backstage is buzzing today about a Triple H announcement on WWE Raw.
One widely speculated element is that a new title belt is fully prepared and could be introduced as soon as tonight's WWE Raw. It hasn't been specified if it's a new design, or a completely new title.
Fight...
2023-04-24 21:08:19 +0000 UTC View Post- Mercedes Mone
- Hangman Page
- WWE and Twitch
- WWE hiring freeze
- Dustin Rhodes, Roxanne Perez, Janela
- Hammerstone Injury
- Triple H announcement
2023-04-24 21:08:12 +0000 UTC View PostMercedes Mone is about to be a free agent.
Mercedes Mone has no more dates left with Stardom as of this moment, according to members of her team. The two sides are open to doing more business in the future, and Stardom was said to have been happy with the deal, and the business she conjured...
2023-04-24 20:27:42 +0000 UTC View Post- Some Raw notes and spoilers: There are extras being brought in with some heavy duty security gear for a segment in the ring, then a bunch more for another segment.
- The Bloodline and Adam Pearce have office areas set up for tonight.
- WWE had kendo sticks, 2x4s, axe handles a...
2023-04-24 19:23:02 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- GCW: "Into The Light" + "Scene Of The Crime" results
- BATTLESLAM: "Excellence" results
- ROH *TV TAPING SPOILERS*
- AIW: "Damn!" results
- NXT Level Up (4/21) results
- MLW: "Undergrou...
2023-04-24 17:40:15 +0000 UTC View PostWe’ve learned more on the WWE hiring freeze.
It was reiterated to Fightful from WWE higher ups that there has been an effective hiring freeze in place since the beginning of the year, whether or not that official term has been used. . In fact, we’ve learned that Nick Aldis was told that...
2023-04-23 23:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post- Thunder Rosa is still not cleared and there is concern that she may require surgery to repair her back.
- Nova/Mike Bucci/Simon Dean is working on a new movie "Fighting the Fire."
- Our interview with MJF crushed traffic records in only four days, becoming our most viewed Youtube in...
2023-04-23 18:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostWeekender's Stephen Jensen Interviews Terry Yaki!
2023-04-23 17:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostAEW's Dustin Rhodes joined The Wrestling Perspective this week! The former WWE Intercontinental Champion spoke to Fightful's Lars Frederiksen and Dennis Farrell on various topics.
When asked about still using face paint at AEW, he said to us that being in the WWE for 24 years using face pai...
2023-04-23 13:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostA big name was backstage at Game Changer Wrestling.
Trinity Fatu, formerly known as Naomi, was at the April 22 GCW show in Orlando.
We've reached out to GCW to see if she was visiting or if there would be more to her presence moving forward but weren't given any clarification.
Let's watch a Saturday Night Rampage together! And why not, let's do some alternate commentary on all the matches!
Ever want to hear Linda call an El Hijo Del Vikingo match? Well, too bad, because you're gonna hear it anyway!
FTR has to team with Jarrett & Lethal, so I think...
2023-04-23 01:56:11 +0000 UTC View PostJim Miller caused a bit of a stir in noting that he wouldn’t be surprised if WBD was interested in WWE content if they lose the NBA.
Based on information Fightful has received, that hasn’t been the case. Several WWE higher ups had inquired as to whether or not that’s something people ...
2023-04-22 23:52:37 +0000 UTC View PostWWE Smackdown Producers
- Rey Mysterio & Santos Escobar vs. Damian Priest & Finn Balor: Michael Hayes
- Braun Strowman & Ricochet vs. Viking Raiders: Adam Pearce
- Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green: TJ Wilson
... 2023-04-22 23:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post- Jeff Hardy wasn't expected to have an in-ring match before the Compound Match, at least as of his return. There were some outside of AEW who had learned he was returning a couple of days prior.
- Fightful has an interview with Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn going up this week.
- Figh...
2023-04-22 18:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe Weekender's Stephen Jensen does a group interview
2023-04-22 13:49:36 +0000 UTC View Post- AEW TV Deal
- WWE UK TV deal
- CM Punk/Elite
- HBO max
- Naomi/Trinity
- WBD
- Sting
2023-04-21 23:02:50 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for Smackdown, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers
- LWO (Rey Mysterio & Santos Escobar) vs. Judgment Day
- The next segment is just listed as "SHORT"
- Braun Strowman & Rico...
2023-04-21 22:21:30 +0000 UTC View PostCoexisting After Dark w/ Rob & Maggie is back with a new episode, and our special guest this week is Grapsody's & Bleacher Report's Phil Lindsey.
We talk lots of wrestling! CM Punk, Grapsody, Boston Baked Beans, and more.
Youtube Link
2023-04-21 20:59:01 +0000 UTC
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- We’ve had questions regarding AEW and indie dates. We haven’t heard of AEW reducing indie dates, but with the expanded schedule on the horizon, many AEW talent could be more active within the company on weekends, leading to less indie dates.
- Malakai Black had a travel issue that con...
2023-04-21 15:26:55 +0000 UTC View PostGet your questions in! Ask Grapsody Join Will, Righteous Reg, and Phil as they answer your questions! The show begins at 5 PM EST.
Youtube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb6Pp8dOQoo
MLW's top star is injured.
Fightful Select has learned that Alex Hammerstone was injured during the War Chamber match that aired on REELZ Tuesday night. The injury caused him to leave the match early, which led to a lot of the planned match to be cut out, including the finish and aftermath....
2023-04-20 18:47:23 +0000 UTC View PostRoxanne Perez spoke with Fightful Select during WrestleMania week. When speaking with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, Perez was asked if she had specific ideas for where she wanted her career to be. She said that right now, she is trying to take in every moment she can, especially as NXT Women’s C...
2023-04-20 18:21:52 +0000 UTC View Post- We've been told to expect more announcement of plans for AEW around the time of Warner Upfronts on May 17.
- Fightful has interviews with Roxanne Perez and Joey Janela going up this week.
- For those asking about Bobby Roode, he's been sidelined for a year, but didn't ge...
2023-04-19 20:59:32 +0000 UTC View PostAll Elite Wrestling is looking to lock up Adam “Hangman” Page.
Fightful Select has learned that Adam “Hangman” Page and AEW are in the process of working towards a potential new contract. Hangman Page was not only one of the original signings, but one of the people involved with ann...
2023-04-19 20:16:23 +0000 UTC View Post