We've learned a bit more about how ROH notified members of the roster that they would be drastically changing the way things were run in the company.
There was a company wide Zoom call, which was weekly thing, and some of the wrestlers got word ahead of it starting that it didn't sound good...
2021-11-29 04:24:09 +0000 UTC View PostA couple of WWE Superstars were granted time off due to paternity leave.
For those asking about Mustafa Ali's absence from TV the last couple of episodes, we're told this was planned, and this week he announced the birth of his child. Fightful learned that Mustafa Ali had asked for a couple...
2021-11-28 18:51:17 +0000 UTC View Post
More like BLEAK Friday, am I right?
WWE refuses to make compelling babyfaces for their stagnating heel champions to face off against, as evidenced by Charlotte smashing not one, but TWO pies in Toni Storm's face, and the new #1 contender to Roman Reigns being Sami Zayn, whoops just ki...
2021-11-28 03:11:27 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following producers from Smackdown, November 26
- Shane Helms and Kenny Dykstra produced Jeff Hardy & Drew McIntyre vs. Madcap Moss & Baron Corbin
- Cesaro vs. Ridge Holland was produced by Adam Pearce
- Rick Boogs vs. Angel Garza was produced by...
2021-11-27 23:58:53 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's Smackdown.
- Roman Reigns is set to kick off the show.
- Charlotte's promo is set to include Toni Storm
- Rick Boogs vs. Angel
- Sasha Banks & Naomi vs Baszler & Shotzi
- There's a Black Friday ...
- The most recent episode was designed to give Alex Kane and Calvin Tankman a strong focus for their feud. It will be a big part of the first part of MLW's 2022.
- When Kane and Mr. Thomas ran in on the finish of the TJP/Tankman match, Tankman accidentally found himself way too close to th...
Riho is set to take on Dr. Britt Baker DMD tonight on AEW Rampage, with the company using a bit of a snafu as a reason to make the match.
It would appear the instance in the Casino Battle Royale was a bit of a happy accident back in September. At the time, Fightful had heard from talent ...
SRS has some weird stuff that Toy Vomit made him take, then some cool stuff
2021-11-26 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostCM Punk is back in the fold of pro wrestling, but the seven year absence wasn't quite what it seemed, as Punk actually did appear on the indies a couple of times under a mask.
One is an instance almost nobody knew about for years, where he was dressed as a druid throwing salt. Another was ...
Fightful has learned the following producers from Monday's Raw
- Damian Priest vs. Sami Zayn was produced by Abyss and Kenny Dykstra
- The Seth Rollins/Finn Balor segment was produced by Adam...
2021-11-25 16:25:09 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the contract status of another ROH star.
As specified in recent reports, ROH deals either expire at the end of the year, or at the end of Q1 2022. Fightful learned earlier this week that Jonathan Gresham's expires at the end of the year, and longtime ROH star Silas Youn...
2021-11-25 00:31:50 +0000 UTC View Post
SRS has to do Quizzlemania today, so here's a great episode of Figure Haul! A WCW Toy Biz super cool set!
2021-11-24 21:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostNXT Triple Crown Champion Johnny Gargano turned some heads this week when it was revealed that he's set for the NXT War Games match...two days after his contract ends.
Well, it's not two days after his contract ends anymore. Fightful has learned that Johnny Gargano has agreed to a one-week ...
2021-11-24 16:08:52 +0000 UTC View PostIt looks like one NXT producer could be heading to the main roster, which could lead to a big change in NXT after Scotty Too Hotty has stepped away from his role in NXT.
There were some interesting notes that emerged from a series of dark matches filmed on the most recent episodes of Smackd...
2021-11-23 19:33:34 +0000 UTC View Post
On Raw, we finally found out who stole THE EGG, and it's the least fun result they could have possibly come up with.
Nikki & Rhea's Tag Title Reign, we hardly knew ye.
Finn and Cedric both got buried in very different ways.
The booking all around was CONFOUNDING.
Hey guys! Q&A time. Thanksgiving and travel this week make for a live edition!
Guidelines
- I will try to answer the questions I know. Your question isn't wasted if I don't. It shows me what I need to ask around about. - No "are you a fan of?" "fantasy book this" "top 5" or "favor...
2021-11-23 03:58:09 +0000 UTC View PostBetter late than never, I guess! Here were the plans as of the start of WWE Raw. Many talent didn't know if they'd be on the show as of this afternoon
- Riddle vs. Randy Orton
- Becky Lynch promo
- Damien Priest's open challenge is to be answered by a Smackdown star in Sami Zayn...
2021-11-23 01:20:59 +0000 UTC View PostCleopatra's egg left Survivor Series as the situation with the most stakes. Tonight, WWE extends their promotional deal with Red Notice.
We're told that one of the primary plans going around as of today was Austin Theory to be tied into it, with him getting some sort of opportunity out of t...
2021-11-22 23:21:54 +0000 UTC View PostDrake Maverick: Maverick was called up to WWE's main roster, and as highlighted by his video that he published minutes after his release, had to have some idea it was coming. Those we spoke to backstage said that Maverick was always willing to make the most of any situation presented to him.
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- Survivor Series news
- Producer lists
- Big free agent hits market
- Lady Frost, Drew McIntyre, Baron Black, Jonathan Gresham
- TERMINUS
- AEW Full Gear news
- AEW Women's Division/Warner
- News behind WWE releases
2021-11-22 17:17:22 +0000 UTC View PostProducers for the Survivor Series PPV, first reported by PWInsider, and confirmed by Fightful:
- Roman Reigns vs. Big E was produced by Michael Hayes.
- Shane Helms produced RKBro vs. The Usos
- Women's Elimination was produced by Tyson Kidd and Pat Buck
- Tyson Kidd also ...
2021-11-22 06:37:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Survivor Series had one great match with a crap finish, and everything else was meh.
But all anyone is going to talk about is how the Rock didn't show up and Vince's movie prop egg got stolen.
So Kate and I are gonna talk about that too.
Hey guys! I think tonight's matches are going to be really good despite a lack of stakes. What do you all think!?
2021-11-22 00:26:42 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Shows to watch on IWTV - ICW NHB: "The Pit 6" + "No Holds Barred Volume 20"
- WWE releases
- IMPACT: "Turning Point" results
- MLW: "War Chamber 2021" results
- 205 LIVE (11/19) results
Fightful has learned of the following producers for Smackdown:
- The four way match between Sheamus, Ricochet, Cesaro and Jinder Mahal was produced by Abyss and Petey Williams.
- Aliyah and Naomi vs. Shayna Baszler & Natalya was produced by TJ Wilson/Tyson Kidd and Molly Holly. 2021-11-21 22:02:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Rob Wilkins and Joel Pearl cover one of the most significant star-caliber main events in WWF/WWE history. This main event includes 10 of the biggest stars in Pro Wrestling. Team WWF (The Rock, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show) faced The Alliance (Stone Cold Steve Austin, Rob Van ...
2021-11-21 21:46:36 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has confirmed a major piece of contract news tied to the situation involving Ring of Honor.
Jonathan Gresham is slated to face Bandido for the ROH World Title at December's Final Battle show, but ...
2021-11-21 17:53:07 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned some more details about the upcoming TERMINUS show from Jonathan Gresham and Baron Black are running on January 16 in Atlanta.
As of now, they've began reaching out to talent, and will start announcing that next week, starting on Monday on Fightful. They said it ...
2021-11-21 02:20:20 +0000 UTC View Post
24 hours after releasing eight more wrestlers, WWE turned a lazy, terrible edition of SmackDown as the go-home show for the worst built pay-per-view in years, Survivor Series.
Shotzi & Sasha's match was lackluster, Sheamus is your final member of the SD SS Team (to the delight of no one...
2021-11-20 20:20:47 +0000 UTC View PostW. Morrissey is technically a free agent, though he's discussing a new deal with IMPACT Wrestling, we're told.
Morrissey, the former Big Cass, noted during a recent interview that his deal with IMPACT Wrestling was up at the end of October and he was hoping to remain there.
Accordin...