Cody Rhodes is on his way back and was recently working to get in-ring clearance.
Sources familiar with the situation confirmed to Fightful Select that not only is Cody Rhodes preparing for his return, he's been at the WWE Performance Center to prepare. Cody Rhodes (and his big ass bus) wer...
2023-01-14 20:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostFightful spoke with Crowbar, who has reinvigorated his career.
He's a physical therapist outside of pro wrestling, which he says has helped extend his career. Also, he's credited by several pro wrestlers in helping them stay healthy or get healthy. He was actually a full time student when h...
2023-01-14 18:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThere's a hell of a card lined up for our Rampage watch-along, with Eddie Kingston & Ortiz taking on the House of Black, a GORY MUTILATION Women's Tag Match, and of course, Darby vs Juice.
While we watch that, let's talk about KO vs Sami Zayn and also whatever else happened on Sm...
2023-01-14 03:09:38 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for WWE Smackdown
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- IC Title: Gunther vs. Braun Strowman
- Rey Mysterio promo
- Tegan Nox vs. Xia Li
- Bray Wyatt promo
- Liv Morgan vs. Raquel Rodriguez
... 2023-01-14 00:44:14 +0000 UTC View Post- Mercedes HEAT?
- WWE sale
- CM Punk
- Future Bullet Club leaders
- Video games
- Royal Rumble
- Vince McMahon, More!
2023-01-13 22:15:04 +0000 UTC View PostTriple H held a talent meeting at Smackdown on January 13 that helped calm the nerves of some talent..
Since Vince McMahon forced himself back into the company, there have been numerous talent concerned about their creative futures. Triple H said that he's been assured that Vince McMahon's...
Fightful Select's Coexisting After Dark w/ Rob & Maggie | Special Guest: Jeremy Lambert of FIGHTFUL
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2023-01-13 21:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis week has been a wild one, with rumors of WWE selling all over the place. But so far, there's a ton of conjecture and speculation.
Tuesday, vague tweets emerged speaking of "monster news coming," which was in reference to the rumors of WWE selling to Saudi groups. However, WWE is still ...
2023-01-13 20:21:43 +0000 UTC View Post- There is an all-talent meeting before WWE Smackdown tonight for those at the show.
- Uncle Howdy was planned for Smackdown as of Thursday.
- For those asking, Johnny Gargano's injury is a legit one, and he's hoping to be back in time for the Royal Rumble.
- We're told Do...
2023-01-13 19:21:30 +0000 UTC View PostMickie James joined The Wrestling Perspective Podcast for an interview before her upcoming Career vs. Title match against Jordynne Grace at IMPACT's Hard to Kill PPV event taking place from Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia on January 13th.
The hosts of the show, Lars Frederiksen and Dennis ...
2023-01-12 23:59:19 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned the following producers/coaches for AEW Dynamite, January 11.
- Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley: Dean Malenko
- JungleHook vs. The Firm: QT Marshall
- Bryan Danielson vs. Konosuke Takeshita: Jerry Lynn
- MJF promo: Pat Buck
- Killer & Pill...
2023-01-12 19:30:54 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select spoke to Taylor Wilde for a new interview ahead of her top contender's match at IMPACT Hard to Kill.
Wilde was very candid about her return to wrestling, and said that another former wrestler actually "had a vision" she should return to wrestling while pregnant with her youn...
2023-01-12 19:03:58 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned the following plans for AEW Dynamite
Most of what AEW has on their shows are promoted ahead of time, but please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Jon Moxley vs. Hangman Page
- Lee Moriarty & Big Bill vs. Jungle Hook 2023-01-11 23:57:34 +0000 UTC View Post
SRS and Jimmy Van KEEP IT ROLLIN!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DTJD-Pvh55o
2023-01-11 21:12:01 +0000 UTC View PostWWE sources are adamant that no sale to Saudi Arabia has taken place as of yet.
As noted repeatedly on official Fightful outlets and channels, there was nothing we could gain to indicate a sale was actually taking place despite reports otherwise and vague gifs referencing it. However, the r...
2023-01-11 18:46:19 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, I know why you're here. Here's the megathread
- The rumors started off of a Bryan Alvarez vague tweet. It's not been clarified by he or Dave Meltzer as of yet. As of now, we don't even know that the WWE-Saudi Arabia rumors are even what they were referencing.
- Several...
2023-01-11 06:11:02 +0000 UTC View PostProducers
- Kevin Owens vs. Baron Corbin: Shane Helms
- Michin vs. Bayley: TJ Wilson
- Seth Rollins/Austin Theory promo: Jason Jordan
- Candice LeRae vs. Rhea Ripley: Petey Williams
- Dolph Ziggler vs. Solo Sikoa: Michael Hayes
- Miz TV with Judgment Day: Abyss...
2023-01-11 00:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostA shocking piece of news that probably shouldn't be so shocking, as Stephanie McMahon has resigned as CEO and Chairwoman of WWE as Vince McMahon has returned and taken the Executive Chairman spot.
WWE confirmed to Fightful that Nick Khan would be serving as solo CEO of the company, and it w...
2023-01-11 00:21:46 +0000 UTC View PostAt 5 PM EST, SRS goes LIVE to talk the week's news!
VIDEO! https://youtu.be/fc_wiGyZn2c
2023-01-10 21:43:03 +0000 UTC View PostA major name in wrestling's contract is up very soon.
Fightful Select has learned that Switchblade Jay White's contract is up relatively soon, and is expected to leave New Japan Pro Wrestling, per those in the company. Those that we've spoken to believe both WWE and All Elite Wrestling are ...
2023-01-10 19:12:32 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- PWG: "Battle Of Los Angeles 2023" results
- GCW: "Save Me" results
- WRESTLING OPEN: "One Year Anniversary" results
- MLW: "Blood & Thunder" *TAPING SPOILERS*
- IMPACT: "Hard To Kill" pre...
2023-01-10 03:35:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Look. It's the College Football National Championship tonight. WWE was never going to give us anything good on this night.
But hey, maybe in the future, we'll be getting the Hurt Business back together.
So that's something.
But everything else, sucks. Let's talk a...
2023-01-10 02:43:57 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for WWE Raw.
Please do not be the jerk that posts the entire screenshot on social media, and spoils the show for everyone else. Summaries and the like are fine, but be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
- Kevin Owen...
2023-01-10 00:48:57 +0000 UTC View PostEdge hasn't officially returned to WWE since his latest absence started, but the company already had some plans in order for him months ago.
Fightful Select has learned that as of late November, WWE had Edge penciled in for the first couple of PLE events of the year. As Fightful Select had ...
2023-01-10 00:16:52 +0000 UTC View PostChelsea Green
Although she hasn't popped back up in WWE as of yet, Fightful is told that not only is Chelsea Green signed to WWE, she has been for quite some time and is still awaiting creative. We've asked her to confirm personally a number of times, but that won't happen ...
2023-01-09 21:17:15 +0000 UTC View Post- Fightful has learned that Gabe Sapolsky recently was at West Coast Pro Wrestling scouting talent. Grapsody's Righteous Reg had noted this on Twitter.
- We're told Teal Piper, who wrestled for AEW recently, was involved in an upcoming A&E documentary about Roddy Piper.
- We've co...
2023-01-09 18:55:06 +0000 UTC View PostAn interesting name is backstage at today's WWE Raw
Fightful Select has confirmed that Bo Dallas is set to be backstage at today's edition of WWE Raw. There has been speculation he's performing as "Uncle Howdy," but the person under the costume doesn't reveal their identity before getting i...
2023-01-09 18:44:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe debut episode of the Select Style Podcast goes over the busy first week in Japan as Scott Edwards discusses Pro Wrestling NOAH featuring Shinsuke Nakamura, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 featuring Mercedes Moné, and so much more! Here's a list of all the promotions that were covered to...
2023-01-09 16:00:59 +0000 UTC View PostWWE is running London's O2 Arena for WWE Money in the Bank, exciting UK fans, but leaving some with questions.
Fightful spoke to WWE sources about the announcement this week, and asked about the decision to run O2 as opposed to a stadium. With the success of Clash at the Castle, WWE would l...
2023-01-09 02:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostFightful spoke to Grayson Waller for a new interview ahead of NXT New Year's Evil on January 10.
Waller, a veteran of Survivor, noted that The Challenge is his favorite show, and that he's open to appearing at it one day, but he's focused on wrestling right now. With a significant wrestling...
2023-01-08 22:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post