Trish Stratus was set for a return on the February 20 episode of WWE Raw, but it didn't end up happening.
Fightful Select had reported that Stratus would be a guest on Bayley's "Ding Dong Hello" episode, and was even included on late rundowns for the show. However, we're told that while Str...
2023-02-22 23:50:48 +0000 UTC View PostSRS discusses what he's heard about Vince/WWE
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/K12-LNBGsIo
2023-02-22 20:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostWWE Raw
- Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens promo: Michael Hayes
- Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin: Michael Hayes
- Dolph Ziggler vs. Mustafa Ali: Shawn Daivari
- Nikki Cross vs. Asuka: Tyson Kidd
- The Miz vs. Seth Rollins: Jason Jordan
- Ding Dong Hello: TJ Wilson
-...
2023-02-22 00:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post- There are several aggregations of our Trish Stratus report that claim that she walked out due to creative differences. That isn't what we reported. We were told there was a "creative change," and that she was at the venue, but left.
- The Spotlight will be airing the interview SRS did wit...
2023-02-22 00:10:47 +0000 UTC View Post- Kenny Omega deal
- Sami Zayn news
- Nixed WWE segments
- Trish Stratus
- Thunder Rosa
- AEW meeting
- NJPW news
- Lots more!
2023-02-21 20:32:42 +0000 UTC View PostOne WWE talent wasn't allowed to make it to WWE Raw, but they did a good job covering for it.
On the February 20 episode of WWE Raw, WWE did an angle where Chelsea Green was sent to Ottawa, Illinois instead of Ottawa, Canada. This was to help bridge the gap until they were out of Canada, as...
2023-02-21 19:24:43 +0000 UTC View Post(Starting at 11:10 est)
They're slow-playing the hell out of this Sami & KO thing, which might not be a bad thing if they didn't suck at storytelling.
They're building this Cody/Roman match by insinuating that Paul Heyman is going to have sex with Brandi Rhodes. N...
2023-02-21 03:41:16 +0000 UTC View PostA major segment involving a huge return was supposed to go down on the February 20 episode of WWE Raw....but it didn't.
Trish Stratus was set to return during the Ding Dong Hello segment with Bayley, but it didn't end up happening. Instead, Lita and Becky Lynch showed up and made a challeng...
2023-02-21 03:28:54 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans and rundown for tonight's WWE Raw
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers and want to watch without them
- A spoiler segment opens the show (SEE BELOW)
- Rhea Ripley sit-down interview
- Mustafa Ali vs. Dolph Ziggler...
2023-02-21 00:27:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe Demon version of Finn Balor was planned for a return internally, but it didn't end up happening.
As WrestlingNews.co reported back in December, original WWE Royal Rumble plans called for Edge to take on Finn Balor at Royal Rumble to further the Judgment Day vs. Edge feud that has been g...
2023-02-20 22:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post- Most of the WWE roster were aware of the Tony Khan/Ariel Helwani tweets by the time Elimination Chamber rolled around, and it was discussed among several people backstage.
- We noted last week that AEW talent were told not to go to the border. Hangman Page said that he and another w...
2023-02-20 21:36:21 +0000 UTC View PostBy Jack Goodwillie From FightfulMag.com issue 3
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“The Head of the Table” Roman Reignsis 6’3” and weighs 265 pounds. From Pensacola, Florida. Second-generation wrestler and a member of the famed Anoa’i wrestling family (so...
2023-02-20 21:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostScott Edwards returns with another episode of the Select Style podcast as he talks the biggest happenings in Japanese Pro Wrestling this week including the in-ring NJPW debut of Mercedes Moné and why it meant so much, the historic title win for Yuji Nagata, and the official exit of Jay White fro...
2023-02-20 15:43:15 +0000 UTC View PostTriple H has brought over a dozen departed WWE talent back since taking over WWE.
Recently, a report emerged that Triple H had been underwhelmed by several of those talent. If that's true, WWE is certainly downplaying it, as a longtime employee contacted Fightful to say that in the followin...
2023-02-19 20:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- NJPW: "Battle in the Valley" results
- VxS/GCW: "Jimmy Lloyd's All Grown Up" results
- GCW: "Middle Of The Night" results
- NXT Level Up (2/17) results
- BLP: "Love Stinks!" results
- N...
2023-02-19 20:53:27 +0000 UTC View Post- We had mentioned recently that WWE had been interested in the Authors of Pain. Those we've spoken to say the duo have an incredible amount of loyalty to Paul Ellering, and that Ellering would be heading up negotiating the deal.
- Matt Bloom noted recently that Oney Lorcan, aka Biff Busick...
2023-02-19 19:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post(STARTING TEN MINUTES AFTER THE SHOW FINISHES)
Most of the show was good matches with poorly booked finishes.
Probably the main event is going to fit that pattern as well.
BUT MAYBE THERE'S A CHANCE.
Just kidding, no there's not.
Everything sucks. Le...
2023-02-19 04:12:13 +0000 UTC View PostCM Punk is at tonight's NJPW Battle in the Valley. We're told that about a month ago he inquired about taking in the show. We've not heard that he'll be involved.
He's in the crowd with Fightful's Lars Fredriksen, and was seen talking to Gisele Shaw, among others.
The ongoing Fightful Select Elimination Chamber SCOOPS thread. Below is the rundown, which will also be updated shortly after the start of the show to include producers. You can also use this for live discussion
At the bottom of the page are other internal notes and spoilers. PLEASE BE COG...
Producers
- Natalya & Shotzi vs. Ronda Rousey & Shayne Baszler: Jamie Noble
- Hit Row interrupted by Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy: Michael Hayes
- Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. The Viking Raiders: Adam Pearce
- Asuka vs. Liv Morga: Petey Williams
- IC Title: ...
2023-02-18 22:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostSami Zayn had a special segment in Montreal on the February 17 episode of Smackdown ahead of Elimination Chamber.
Zayn had a busy week ahead of the show, showing up to do promotional appearances mid-week, doing media all day Friday, and even doing Raw in Brookyln Monday and getting a speedi...
2023-02-18 21:08:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Join Rob Wilkins and Maggie of Coexisting as they host the Fightful Select WWE Elimination Chamber and NJPW Battle in the Valley Pre-Show!
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2023-02-18 19:00:38 +0000 UTC View Post(STARTING AT 10:30 est!)
Sami Zayn is the most organically over babyface since the Yes Movement era of Daniel Bryan. The welcome he received tonight in his hometown should be more than enough for any decent promoter to consider calling an audible and putting the title on him.
Is Tripl...
2023-02-18 03:13:51 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Smackdown from Montreal
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers. We do not post spoilers outside of the paywall.
- Natalya & Shotzi vs. Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler
- Hit Ro...
2023-02-18 00:10:10 +0000 UTC View Post- Sami Zayn and WrestleMania
- The Big Free Agent?
- Kenny Omega
- ROH roster
- WrestleMania plans
- Kota Ibushi
- Young Bucks
- Mercedes
- Triple H booking
- CM Punk
Coexisting After Dark w/ Rob & Maggie Special Guest: STEPHEN JENSEN of Fightful, Fightful Overbooked @5PM
2023-02-17 22:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostKenny Omega's contract status has been the subject of much speculation.
With Kenny Omega's AEW contract in question, we've heard from several staff and talent who have heard about the situation. Numerous sources have claimed to have overheard AEW founder Tony Khan say that Omega has substan...
2023-02-17 21:23:38 +0000 UTC View PostSami Zayn talked to Joel Pearl ahead of Elimination Chamber
- When Zayn saw Cody Rhodes at the Royal Rumble, Rhodes said "well, this is awkward."
- Zayn said maybe this weekend is his WrestleMania, but the actual WrestleMania is the WrestleMania for him. He wouldn't change...
2023-02-17 19:34:08 +0000 UTC View Post- Sasha Banks is currently doing media to promote tomorrow's match
- Austin Theory, Natalya, Sami Zayn, Nikki Cross, Raquel Rodriguez and Bronson Reed were all in Montreal this morning to do media for WWE.
- We'll have notes from our interview with Sami Zayn up shortly.
- Fightf...
2023-02-17 18:34:51 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys! Q&A time
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2023-02-17 18:16:21 +0000 UTC View Post