Cesaro has left WWE.
Just one year after reports emerged that Cesaro was signing a new deal with WWE, he's gone from the company. Fightful Select confirmed PWInsider's report with WWE and fellow talent on the roster.
The immediate reaction from those within the company was disap...
2022-02-24 20:53:16 +0000 UTC View PostIt looks like Brian Cage will be sticking around in All Elite Wrestling, at least if he's to be believed.
Word made it around backstage at Wednesday's All Elite Wrestling Dynamite show that Brian Cage had told those close to him that AEW picked up his option year on his contract. Cage was ...
Fightful spoke to Sean Waltman about his return to the ring, and he said that he's primarily planning to work tag team matches, but will see how things go. Speaking of, he's going to see how he feels after Friday's GCW Welcome to Heartbreak. He says he'll do it as long as he feels good and wants ...
2022-02-24 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostPlease do not read this if you'd like to avoid potential Spoilers.
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All Elite Wrestling is set to land another big free agent.
After weeks of rumors, Fightful has learned that Al...
2022-02-23 19:52:00 +0000 UTC View PostNOTE that there are potential spoilers below. Please do not open this if you wish to avoid them.
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Fightful has learned that an interesting free agent name is in Bridgeport, Connecticut at the site of this week's AEW Dynamite. AEW sources have indicated...
2022-02-23 19:15:47 +0000 UTC View PostIn an update on Madcap Moss, we were told some good news, in that while Madcap feels fine, his tests revealed no damage.
Moss took a scary bump on an inverted AlabamaSlam from Drew McIntyre at WWE Elimination Chamber, where he landed on the top of his head instead of flat. Moss assured ever...
2022-02-23 17:19:16 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has gained confirmation of a major WWE re-signing.
Last month on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer mentioned that he'd heard AJ Styles re-signed with WWE. Fightful Select was able to confirm with nu...
2022-02-22 19:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
After Elimination Sands of Chamber Time, WWE has put all of their eggs in a Roman vs Brock-shaped basket, and they did it while lying to all of us. Just as a bonus.
Bianca vs Becky is happening, which is good, but it has no heat, which is...
2022-02-22 05:02:09 +0000 UTC View PostDrake Maverick is back with WWE, and has been for some time.
PWInsider reported on Monday night that the former Rockstar Spud, Drake Maverick has been with WWE for the last several weeks working for the WWE Raw creative team. Fightful Select has since confirmed this news.
Maverick was...
2022-02-22 03:02:25 +0000 UTC View PostThe following was planned for Raw as of 7 PM EST. Although the rundown and literally everything is subject to change.
- Brock Lesnar was set to kick off.
- Tommaso Ciampa and Finn Balor vs. Dirty Dawgs
- Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair in an in ring segment
- Rhea Ripl...
2022-02-22 00:17:12 +0000 UTC View PostVIDEO: https://youtu.be/nM9UJyGQENc
EC3 will be joining us here on Fightful Select weekly to check in on the process of booking Control Your Narrative. This week he discusses
- How the shows came about
- The br...
2022-02-21 22:53:17 +0000 UTC View PostFightful spoke with Killer Kross at length for a major interview, and he was very transparent about his WWE run.
It's important to note that we prompted him to discuss his WWE run, which he doesn't seem to hold any ill feelings for, but is realistic in that it wasn't good. He wasn't a fan o...
2022-02-21 19:53:06 +0000 UTC View Post
- Cody Rhodes
- Chris Jericho contract
- Rachael Ellering gone from IMPACT
- Elimination Chamber news
- Killer Kross talks NXT, Triple H
- New AEW name
- Injuries, contracts
2022-02-21 18:20:43 +0000 UTC View PostFormer Senior Vice President of Talent Development in WWE Canyon Ceman has a new job.
Ceman was hired by Obsesh earlier this month as Chief Athlete Officer, where he'll help advocate and aid athletes monetize their skills, personality and brands. When we reached out to someone near the comp...
2022-02-21 17:52:35 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday's Elimination Chamber event had some memorable moments, and a scary one as well.
During the Drew McIntyre vs. Madcap Moss match, there was a scary incident where Madcap Moss landed on the top of his head during an inverted Alabamaslam. He would continue the match. The spot occurred...
2022-02-20 22:26:57 +0000 UTC View PostAEW Dark will be returning to filming again soon.
Fightful has learned that some talent has been contacted for another upcoming series of AEW Dark Tapings for March. We're told that it will take place at Universal Studios in Orlando, which has become the show's semi-permanent home. Former X...
2022-02-20 21:40:32 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - BLACK LABEL PRO: "Professional Wrestling (Mikey's Version)"
- GCW: "Believe Me" results
- JCW: "Gladiator Days" results
- MLW: "Fusion" (2/17) results
- NXT Level Up (...
2022-02-20 20:41:47 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following producers for the go home Raw for Elimination Chamber:
- Jamie Noble & Michael Hayes produced the interrupting promo with Brock Lesnar and the Eliminatio...
2022-02-20 20:21:15 +0000 UTC View Post
For our 5,000th subscriber, I said I'd release the worst interview I ever did. So here you go, and sorry.
2022-02-20 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostThe Viking Raiders-Usos non-match turned some heads at WWE Elimination Chamber.
The two teams were flown to Saudi Arabia for a planned match, but it didn't end up happening as instead there was an attack angle that took the Raiders out. Those we heard from claimed this was the plan and it w...
2022-02-19 19:41:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter today's match with Rey Mysterio, The Miz noted that he's looking for a partner to help him even the odds against the Mysterios.
We were flooded with questions as to whether or not it was Cody Rhodes or even John Morrison. Upon asking, we're told that neither man was considered for tha...
2022-02-19 18:57:54 +0000 UTC View PostProducers for today's Elimination Chamber PPV
- Goldberg vs. Roman Reigns : Michael Hayes
- Women's Elimination Chamber: Shane Helms and Adam Pearce. They have six refs involved with each Chamber match
- Rousey & Naomi vs. Sonya Deville & Charlotte: Shawn Daivari
-...
2022-02-19 17:12:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Alex doesn't watch the Bloodmoney shows, so he took the afternoon off. He maintained a total media blackout for 9 hours. No Twitter, no nothing. Somehow he survived the withdrawals.
But Kate DID watch SAAAAAAAAAAAANDS of Time, and now she's going to give Alex a detailed description of the t...
2022-02-19 17:06:11 +0000 UTC View PostAs of the end of rehearsals, the planned order of matches was as follows. Please note, this can change, and often do.
- Miz vs. Rey Mysterio on the kickoff
- Goldberg vs. Roman Reigns to kick off the show
- Women's Elimination Chamber Match
- Ronda Rousey & Naomi ...
2022-02-19 16:15:59 +0000 UTC View Post
!!! STREAM STARTING RIGHT AFTER SRS & KATE !!!
A pre-taped go-home SmackDown for SAAAAAAAAAANDS of Time.
Sami won the IC Title just so he can drop it to Johnny Knoxville at Mania. Ricochet faced Sheamus again, for no reason ... again. They edited out Charlotte sa...
2022-02-19 04:06:32 +0000 UTC View PostScotty 2 Hotty was used by WWE early in his career to help them assess other talents.
In 1992, Scotty 2 Hotty (Scott Garland) began wrestling enhancement matches for the WWE under the name Scott Taylor. He would do this for a period of six years, during which time he clearly made a strong i...
2022-02-18 21:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostAnother name is done with IMPACT Wrestling in Rachael Ellering.
Ellering has effectively finished up with IMPACT after coming to work there in April of 2021. However, we're told that this has been the case for well over a month and that it became clear by the first week of January that she'...
2022-02-18 18:19:35 +0000 UTC View Post
SRS pulls out some more great WCW Toy Biz!!
2022-02-18 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostIMPACT Wrestling is back on a much more regular filming schedule, and has several upcoming dates set. Among those include New Orleans this weekend, Louisville for Sacrifice, Philadelphia in March, Dallas in April, and Poughkeepsie in April.
Fightful has learned that the company is planning ...
2022-02-18 15:49:40 +0000 UTC View Post
- Cody Rhodes (starts at 42:00)
- Control Your Narrative
- Performance Center
- AEW Debuts
- Keith Lee
- NJPW Jr. Heavyweights
- WWE 2K22
NOTE: To correct an error, Takeover is in the Dallas area, not the CWC. My apologies!
2022-02-18 06:18:37 +0000 UTC View Post