Brock Lesnar returned on Smackdown, and is set for a program with Roman Reigns.
The two are set to main event WWE Summerslam, which wasn't the original plan. As reported this week, Randy Orton is likely having surgery and was originally the idea for Reigns' opponent for the show. Howe...
2022-06-18 02:04:55 +0000 UTC View PostSeveral WWE talent reached out to Fightful after Vince McMahon's Smackdown appearance
Some additional notes on the segment-- it wasn't featured on internal full scripts as of 5:30 EST, or the rundown we gained access to at 7:50 PM EST. One person suggested that the segment did not happened ...
2022-06-18 00:52:53 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned the following plans for WWE Smackdown tonight, subject to change.
Vince McMahon isn't listed on the rundown, so where he'll appear is a mystery
- Riddle promo
- THE LAST LAUGH: Madcap Moss vs. Happy Corbin. Pat McAfee will also interview Corbin....
2022-06-17 23:57:05 +0000 UTC View PostCoexisting After Dark with Rob and Maggie with Special Guest Jacky Rodriguez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD2443VtRbc&feature=youtu.be
2022-06-17 22:05:19 +0000 UTC View PostWWE announced that Vince McMahon was voluntarily stepping down as CEO as a Special Committee of the WWE Board is conducting an investigation into misconduct. Stephanie McMahon will serve as interim CEO and interim Chairwoman just weeks after she stepped away from the company.
In the hours t...
2022-06-17 16:51:31 +0000 UTC View Post
The Fightful Select Reckless Speculation Podcast returns at 7:30 PM EST, talking about the Sasha Banks release rumors, and the speculation surrounding it.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/nTH1rAQH920
2022-06-16 23:30:59 +0000 UTC View PostThings aren't looking great for Randy Orton these days.
Fightful has learned that Orton has been dealing with a back injury for quite some time, to the point he actually had work done to improve his condition before the tag team title unification match, though we aren't sure of the extent o...
2022-06-16 16:15:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Fightful's Stephen Jensen speaks to Adam Priest live on the scene of Battle Slam Fight For ATL!
2022-06-16 15:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostFor those asking about Raj Giri's report of Sasha Banks being released, here's what we know.
Sean Ross Sapp spoke with Giri hours prior who informed him of the claim of Banks' release. Fightful reached out to numerous WWE reps, one of which got back to us and stated "Not that I've heard" in...
2022-06-16 05:03:09 +0000 UTC View PostFor the sake of context, the original WSJ article is sourced within our Fightful aggregation: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/repor...
2022-06-15 22:27:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe AEW Tag Team scene changed very quickly over the past two weeks, we're told.
Talent that Fightful spoke with indicated that word had made it to them prior to AEW Double or Nothing that All Elite Wrestling was considering putting the tag team titles on the Hardy Boyz. The duo were on wha...
2022-06-15 20:21:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Jimmy Van and SRS keep the ball rolling!
Video: https://youtu.be/zd2AlrVT1J8
2022-06-15 19:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostSteve Maclin spoke with Fightful about numerous topics ahead of IMPACT Slammiversary.
He said that he and Trey Miguel went into their BTI match looking to prove that they were a feud that the office should pursue down the road. He's been very happy with the confidence IMPACT has shown in hi...
2022-06-15 18:21:12 +0000 UTC View PostWe've learned more details around the Jeff Hardy arrest.
We're told that following the signing and concert that Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy attended Sunday, Matt made sure his brother got to his hotel room. After that, Matt Hardy and his family flew back home, while Jeff remained in Florida. ...
2022-06-14 20:01:07 +0000 UTC View PostIt's no surprise to anyone, but Jake Atlas is not expected back in All Elite Wrestling.
Fightful was told this morning that former NXT talent Jake Atlas was not coming back to AEW. Atlas was injured in his first week in All Elite Wrestling, and initially we were told by AEW higher ups that ...
2022-06-14 17:59:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Stephen Jensen speaks with Baron Black at Battle Slam Fight For ATL
2022-06-14 14:56:33 +0000 UTC View Post
The Main Event of Raw was a "Pose Down", between Austin Theory and Bobby Lashley, that ended when Theory, angry at having been defeated in the "Pose Down", squirted baby oil in Lashley's eyes and dropkicked him in the face.
Confoundingly, none of those words is a lie. &nbs...
2022-06-14 03:45:48 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's episode of WWE Raw, subject to change
- Miz TV with Paul Heyman
- Montez Ford vs. Jimmy Uso
- Seth Rollins discusses his attack on Cody Rhodes in a sit down interview.
- 24/7 Title Match: Dana Brooke vs. Becky Lynch 2022-06-13 23:38:44 +0000 UTC View Post
- Jeff Hardy
- MJF
- Stephanie McMahon
- Jericho vs. MVP
- Cody Rhodes
- Roman Reigns' schedule
- KiLynn King
- Kerry Morton
- AEW All Out
- AEW news
- Edge & Judgment Day
- Adam Cole
2022-06-13 22:08:11 +0000 UTC View PostAEW All Out is headed to a familiar home.
All Elite Wrestling talent has been told that the plan has not changed for AEW All Out, and the event will remain in the Chicago area. Sources that we spoke to did not confirm a specific date for the Labor Day weekend tradition, but did confirm that...
2022-06-13 17:10:12 +0000 UTC View PostChris Jericho and MVP are not on good terms any more.
Wrestling Observer reported a story that had been going around for several weeks about MVP, Chris Jericho and a confrontation between the two.
Fightful had heard about the confrontation as far back as AEW Double or Nothing we...
2022-06-13 01:31:10 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - TWE: "Sink Or Swim"
- SOUTHEAST FIRST: "Uncharted Territory S4 E5" results
- NWA: "Alwayz Ready" results
- MLW: "Rise Of The Renegades" results
- NXT UK (6/9) results<...
2022-06-12 21:00:36 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned some notes from the June 8 AEW Dynamite.
- There was a tornado scare the night before Dynamite that caused the AEW talent hotel to be evacuated.
- MJF has not traveled with the company since his AEW Dynamite promo, though he was heavily discussed at the tapings am...
2022-06-12 16:22:28 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select learned the following producers for WWE Raw this week:
- Cody Rhodes promo: Jamie Noble
- Dana Brooke vs. Becky Lynch: Kenny Dykstra
- Riddle vs. Miz: Abyss
- Street Profts vs. Usos: Michael Hayes
- Lashley promo: Adam Pearce
- Dominik Mysterio ...
2022-06-12 00:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostCody Rhodes had surgery this week to repair his torn pectoral muscle, and we've learned a little more about his week.
We're told that WWE was more lenient on allowing him to wrestle the match at WWE Hell in a Cell because the pectoral was torn completely off the bone, and further damage li...
With no Sour Graps last night, we wanted to give you a bonus show! Rob Wilkins & Elaquent review NXT Takeover: Rival, Owens vs. Zayn!
You can find over three dozen retro reviews under the "Retro Reviews" tag on the main page!
SRS gets SHAFTED on Card Haul
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2022-06-11 16:03:00 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned the following plans for WWE Smackdown, subject to change.
- Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus (w/ Butch) in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match.
- Lacey Evans vs. Xia Li in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match.
- Ronda Rousey promo involving Shotzi.
- Ronda R...
Rob and Maggie are back with a new episode of Coexisting After Dark.
Special Guest: Drew Nicholas 6/10/22.
2022-06-10 20:36:00 +0000 UTC View PostGunther has impressed many "people of influence" in WWE, but that isn't a new thing.
The former WALTER had plenty of people on his side all along, as his lengthy NXT UK Title reign indicated, but we're told that many things have put him in favor with WWE. Among them include his move to the ...
2022-06-10 19:12:51 +0000 UTC View Post