- NWA has been the talk of the wrestling world the last week with the Nick Aldis/NWA drama. Those that we talk to claim that the situation is not a work. Many weren't decided in the months prior. We'll have more on this soon.
- We've been told Nick Aldis remained professional in handling hi...
2022-11-08 16:32:22 +0000 UTC View Post
It seemed as though much of the crowd thought they were attending a golf tournament, or perhaps a child's holiday pageant, and their overall lack of enthusiasm only served to enhance the feeling that pervaded this entire episode:
Raw sucks.
(OH AND ALSO THEY COMPLETELY ...
Fightful has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Raw
Please don't be an inconsiderate turd and post the spoilers on social media where people can't avoid it. If you do, you have to buy Sean Ross Sapp a year supply of Raisenets. He won't eat them, and you have to keep them at your ...
2022-11-08 00:45:51 +0000 UTC View PostFightful's Joel Pearl spoke with Gisele Shaw for a new interview.
She explained her nickname "The Quintessential Diva," and said it's someone that can do it all, and has an acronym of Determined, Intelligent, Valiant and Authentic. She wants to create a positive connotation to the term with...
2022-11-07 23:49:26 +0000 UTC View PostFightful was scheduled to interview former NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis on November 7 to promote the company's weekend show, but that isn't happening.
Our talk with Aldis was postponed after he was pulled from the weekend shows after being outspoken about his decision to give notice that ...
2022-11-07 20:45:23 +0000 UTC View PostWWE seems happy with how Crown Jewel ended up.
A memo today to WWE executives detailed that Crown Jewel surpassed Clash at the Castle to become the most-viewed international PLE in company history.
In terms of global audience figures, the Top 5 Saudi events are:
1) Crown Jewel 20...
We call these updates "Fight size" updates on the main site. What should we call them here? Either way, you all seemed to like these news bits, so we're going to keep them coming!
- George South challenged Nick Gage to a match at Wrestlecade. The match is scheduled to happen. The last we he...
2022-11-07 17:25:20 +0000 UTC View PostBy Jimmy Van, originally in FightfulMag.com issue 2
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Ricky could not have been kinder and more generous with his time. This was meant to be a quick interview, but we ended up speaking for four hours over two days. What follows is about as honest and as detailed of an inter...
The Kingdom are All Elite, but there was at least contact with WWE.
Shortly after the trio left IMPACT Wrestling, there were reports that Matt Taven had interest from WWE. We're told by WWE sources that there were actually conversations with all three members of the Kingdom, including Maria...
2022-11-06 20:44:00 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has confirmed WWE has expressed interest in another women's talent.
Recently, Wrestlevotes and PWInsider both reported that WWE had expressed interest in bringing back Chelsea Green. Green was released by WWE in late 2020, and spent her time away competing for NWA, IMPACT and Ring ...
2022-11-06 17:34:00 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- GCW announces deal with FITE+
- MLW: "Battle Riot IV" results
- NWA: "Hard Times 3" predictions
- WWE/NXT releases
- NXT Level Up (11/4) results
- PRESTIGE: "Roseland 4: Wake The Dead" ...
2022-11-06 17:28:16 +0000 UTC View PostNOTE: This is now available early for all subscribers!
At 23 years old, and with the world ahead of you, you can't forget what's behind you, and what built you.
For KC Navarro, who already has almost 300 matches behind him. All good things willing, there will be thousands a...
2022-11-06 02:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Alex didn't watch WWE Crown Jewel, the Saudi propaganda show, because he is a man of upstanding moral terpitude. He also stayed off of Twitter all day long, so as not to see any of the results.
But Kate DID watch the show, and she's going to tell him all about what happene...
2022-11-05 23:33:47 +0000 UTC View PostWe'll be updating this throughout the day with more news. Please note that these can change rapidly.
- Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley
- Alexa Bliss & Asuka vs. Damage CTRL
- Cage Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross
- OC vs. Judgment Day
- Braun Strowman ...
2022-11-05 15:10:26 +0000 UTC View Post- We're told at Crown Jewel, there was an active plan to have a UFC style "locker room look in" at Logan Paul with Jake Paul preparing in his locker room, and Roman Reigns in his locker room preparing.
- MVP did not make the trip to Saudi Arabia, and his spot with Braun Strowman was to hel...
Join @BRWrestlin’s @BR_Doctor , @MarkOrderPod ’s Ryan, and Rob Wilkins (@RobWilkins) at 10am for the EXCLUSIVE @FightfulSelect #WWECrownJewel Pre-Show!
2022-11-05 13:50:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Because I want to be done with wrestling coverage early tonight, I decided to review and recap the SAAAAAAAAAAAANDS of Time SmackDown go-home show, while watching AEW Rampage.
And you're welcome to join me.
They found a way to make Logan Paul more annoying. &n...
2022-11-05 02:03:33 +0000 UTC View PostIf you want 2019 NXT scoops, tonight's the night for you.
Fightful has learned of some original plans that were intended before Karrion Kross came aboard -- the first time around in NXT.
Scarlett is now with real life husband Karrion Kross on screen after both were brought back follow...
2022-11-04 22:00:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Kaden of Fightful Overbooked and Ten-Count Wrestling is the guest this week for Coexisting After Dark. I also want to apologize for the technical difficulties for the audio issues, some connection issues happened.
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2022-11-04 20:46:00 +0000 UTC
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- CM Punk fallout
- Elite's return
- Missing AEW stars
- WWE signings
- Sami Zayn
- Mia Yim
- Much more!
2022-11-04 20:14:01 +0000 UTC View PostWWE has interest in bringing back yet another female wrestler who was released during the pandemic.
Fightful Select has learned that WWE has interest in bringing Mia Yim back to the company. Yim was released by W...
2022-11-04 17:38:02 +0000 UTC View PostIt probably doesn't come as a surprise based on the social media reaction, but several within All Elite Wrestling are happy that Colt Cabana is back.
The dozen or so talent that Fightful heard back from regarding the November 2 AEW Dynamite were in support of Colt Cabana being back in the f...
2022-11-03 19:43:44 +0000 UTC View PostAn AEW original has his current arrangement coming due soon and is looking to secure a full-time contract.
Fightful spoke with AEW's Peter Avalon, who confirmed that he's currently on a per-appearance deal, backing up a Fightful Select report from earlier this year. However, he said that wh...
2022-11-03 18:37:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe Weekender's Stephen Jensen speaks with Baron Black at Battleslam!
2022-11-03 16:57:41 +0000 UTC View PostWe're going to start doing some periodic news and notes updates that include new news and confirmations. Let us know if you like this method. It will compliment the current method, not replace it.
- WWE is planning to hold a press conference in Riyadh Friday at 10 AM EST on their soci...
2022-11-03 15:20:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe special investigation into Vince McMahon's alleged misconduct is complete within WWE.
The company announced today that the special committee has been disbanded following the completion of the investigation. "Mr. McMahon can effectively exercise control over our affairs" was mentioned in...
2022-11-02 22:00:39 +0000 UTC View Post
The List & Ya Boy rolls on!!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/I61y7eodERY
2022-11-02 19:33:01 +0000 UTC View PostCould CM Punk be done with wrestling?
We've not heard from CM Punk first hand in the two months since Brawl Out, the AEW All Out media scrum and much more went down, though we have heard from people close to him. Both Fightful and Wrestling Inc have published stories detailing a side of th...
- CM Punk/Chris Jericho
- Elite
- NXT releases
- Sasha Banks/Mexico
- Nixed WWE plans
- Karl Anderson
- AEW signings
- NJPW
2022-11-01 19:08:51 +0000 UTC View PostMLW had their Fightland event, and Fightful Select has learned some more news that has emanated from them.
Alex Kane's push isn't stopping any time soon. While Kane has been steadily pushed since his debut, including a National Openweight Title run, we're told that those plans look to expan...
2022-11-01 18:34:07 +0000 UTC View Post