There was a huge hit to WWE morale on Monday after Vince McMahon made sweeping changes right after WWE held a talent meeting where Paul Levesque (Triple H) and Nick Khan told talent nothing would be changing, and minutes before Triple H did an on-screen promo saying much of the same.
After ...
2023-04-04 17:59:10 +0000 UTC View PostScott Edwards is back to talk about all the big Japanese wrestling events from the past week as both DDT and TJPW took part in WrestleMania Week in Los Angeles while NJPW partnered with IMPACT for Multiverse United before kicking off their Road To Sakura Genesis Tour. The show finishes up with an...
2023-04-04 10:59:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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Vince is back in charge, and you'll never convince me otherwise.
The Raw after Mania featured a Surprise Brock Lesnar Tag Match, KO & Sami vs the Street Profits, new Women's Tag #1 Contenders, Bad Bunny getting put through the anno...
2023-04-04 02:43:17 +0000 UTC View PostFightfulSelect.com has learned the following plans for WWE, which are subject to change as always.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Triple H promo
- Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman promo
- Top contender tourney: Liv Morgan vs. Dakota Kai...
During March 3rd's WWE employee meeting, it was claimed that Endeavor isn't going to be involved in the creative or production of the show. The meeting was headed up by Triple H, Nick Khan, and Frank Riddick. There were few details as to how other areas could or would be affected.
There was...
2023-04-03 22:54:08 +0000 UTC View PostProducers:
- Usos promo: Michael Hayes
- Fatal 4-Way : Ricochet (w/ Braun Strowman) vs. Montez Ford (w/ Angelo Dawkins) vs. vs. Chad Gable (w/ Otis) vs. Erik (w/ Ivar & Valhalla): Adam Pearce
- Andre the Giant Battle Royal: Jason Jordan & Petey Williams
- Raquel ...
It's official. WWE has reached a deal with Endeavor and will form a new, huge company that includes the UFC.
There's a company-wide meeting at 4 PM EST (per Wrestlenomics), and an e-mail was distributed internally stating that Triple H will remain WWE's chief content executive. Those that w...
2023-04-03 17:33:24 +0000 UTC View Post- Vince McMahon was staying with the rest of the talent this week, which many told me they were surprised by, seeing him in the hotel throughout the weekend.
- Joey Janela required six stitches following his match with Kota Ibushi this past weekend
- Rocky Romero was backstage at ROH ...
2023-04-03 16:17:13 +0000 UTC View PostFightful can confirm that the former Grizzled Young Vets, Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler have requested their releases from WWE. They've been involved with Schism of late on NXT.
We haven't heard a reason why they've asked for their releases, but they're expected to announce themselves shortly ...
2023-04-03 15:41:12 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned that Bad Bunny is currently set for WWE Monday Night Raw.
Bad Bunny is set to host WWE Backlash, but we're told as of now he's planned for Raw. Those we spoke to said that he is supposed to have a front row seat for a segment. We'd also been told that there was a...
2023-04-03 05:46:44 +0000 UTC View PostRoman Reigns defeated Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania, in what came as a shocker to many.
The plan for Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns to have a match was planned last Summer, after there were some internal pitches for Rhodes to wrestle John Cena, even after his injury.
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Brock & Omos was bad, but at least it was over quick.
The Women's Tag Match had a weird finish, but at least it was short.
The IC Title Match didn't have the feel good ending, but at least it was PERHAPS THE GREATEST TRIPLE THREAT ...
2023-04-03 02:51:49 +0000 UTC View PostWWE is selling to Endeavor, CNBC has reported. This would have WWE and UFC under the same umbrella.
The report states that Endeavor would own 51 percent of the company, giving them a majority share, while WWE shareholders would get 49 percent as they start a new publicly traded company.
... 2023-04-02 23:09:54 +0000 UTC View PostAs always, subject to change, and things can be added. Please do not screenshot and repost the entire post. We'll be updating this throughout the night
Rundown and producers
- Brock Lesnar vs. Omos: Jason Jordan & Adam Pearce
- Women's Showcase Tag Team Match: Petey Williams...
2023-04-02 22:05:26 +0000 UTC View PostGet Your Questions In! WrestleMania Pre-Show and Q&A Fightful Select Exclusive. Rob Wilkins hosts the Q&A.
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78N2DRYcbfg
2023-04-02 19:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post- We're told that Vince McMahon was not shy about giving input in Gorilla Position Saturday night. Talent told us that they even saw him around their hotel.
- Those that we spoke to said Charlotte Flair was fine after a physical match on Saturday.
- Several were asking about Charlot...
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Honestly, that went about as good as you could have hoped for. So far, that is. There's still the chance that they book Charlotte to retain. Or, I guess more improbably, they could book KO to turn on Sami or something.
Fightful Select's official WrestleMania SCOOPS THREAD. This will be updated throughout the night with additional info, including producers
The most recent match order that we've learned is as follows. PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THINGS NOT LISTED WILL HAPPEN.
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Hey guys, we'll have a full rundown, producers, discussion and verified backstage news tonight. However, I had dozens of you asking for a rumors thread of things we've heard being discussed backstage.
This will be updated as we get more info.
Confirmed:
- There were some very se...
2023-04-01 21:39:43 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select WRESTLEMANIA Night One Pre-Show and Q&A
starts at 5:10pm ET
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79FdFIj3jjs&t=8s
2023-04-01 21:03:23 +0000 UTC View PostEnzo Amore, also known as Real 1, is done with MLW.
Fightful Select has learned that Enzo will no longer be used in MLW, as the company decided to sever ties with him. Sources familiar with the situation claimed that Enzo had declined much of the upcoming creative and wasn't interested in...
Drew McIntyre's WWE deal is up within the next year, but not imminently.
PWInsider reported that Drew McIntyre's WWE contract is set to expire within the next year or so, which we were able to narrow down a little bit. Specifically, Fightful Select has learned that Drew McIntyre's deal is ...
Hey guys! I'm on the road, do let's do a text based Q&A! I'll answer the ones I'm able to!!
2023-04-01 13:06:39 +0000 UTC View Post(STREAM STARTS AT 10:05est)
I missed over half of SmackDown, because the local Fox affiliate pre-empted it with tornado warning coverage. When it finally came back on, it was in the middle of a Dominik Mysterio video package. I think I'd have preferred it ...
2023-04-01 01:57:27 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select can confirm that Trinity Fatu is backstage at ROH Supercard of Honor.
Trinity took in the Athena vs. Yuka Sakazaki match up close.
Trinity is officially done with WWE, and was in town for Wrestlecon and WaleMania.
WWE sources have been hopeful that they woul...
Fightful has learned the following SmackDown plans, subject to change
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers and do not screenshot and repost the full rundown, but summaries are fine. If you do, you have to buy Robert DeFelice an extra large pizza.
- Jimmy and J...
We preview ROH's SuperCard of Honor and ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7tYktoKfF4
2023-03-31 21:25:00 +0000 UTC View PostThere could be some Latino World Order elements involved in an upcoming WWE show.
Fightful Select has learned that WWE has brought in several lWo shirts for an upcoming segment on WWE programming, set to be filmed tonight. We can't confirm whether that will be on Smackdown, the WWE Hall of ...
2023-03-31 21:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostCoexisting After Dark w/ Rob & Maggie Special Guest: Astrid Pizarro
Youtube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKsC3b8zUv4
The exact WrestleMania main event has been in question for quite some time.
Recently, Fightful Select reported that talent had not been informed as to who would be main eventing night one of WrestleMania. A day before the show, we've learned a little bit more about where WWE at least has be...
2023-03-31 19:20:23 +0000 UTC View Post