NXT released over a dozen wrestlers Friday in a regular, yet shocking move. Fightful has inquired about the releases to high level WWE officials, of which one spoke under the condition of anonymity.
The official noted to us that in 2018, the company entered a "talent stashing" mode with wh...
For those asking, the majority of the twelve WWE NXT releases have non-compete clauses that run 30 days in duration, making them available in early September. We can't confirm this is the case across the board, and are working on getting more information on an individual basis.
2021-08-07 02:06:29 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned some plans for tonight's Smackdown.
- The aforementioned Finn Balor vs. Baron Corbin, and Dominik vs. Jey Uso matches.
- Tamina vs. Tegan Nox
- Bianca Belair vs. Zelina
- We're told two "Championship Contenders" matches are set for tonight, but conside...
2021-08-07 00:05:50 +0000 UTC View PostIt seems as if Adam Cole is the belle of the ball after his WWE contract expired in July, leading to a short term contract extension.
Wrestling Observer corrected an earlier report after Tony Khan clarified that AEW hadn't made a contract offer to Cole. Fightful has even heard the two sid...
SRS takes a look at a couple of Jakks BCAs.....and an amazing bootleg piece
2021-08-06 15:23:07 +0000 UTC View PostMatt Cardona spoke with Wrestling Perspective Podcast for a talk that will go live Friday evening. Check out their Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/wrestlingperspectivepod. Please credit them when aggregating.
Adam Cole still doesn't have a long-term contract with WWE, and hasn't been offered one yet as Fightful revealed recently. However, we've learned more about the situation that led to where the two sides are now. Upon learning that Cole's deal was up, WWE gained a verbal agreement with Cole. We're...
2021-08-06 03:09:32 +0000 UTC View PostMike Bennett spoke to me about some of the extra work he did in WWE, and remembered doing a hand gesture that was a little too similar to that of John Cena's "you can't see me" motion. He said that Cena came up to him and told him to never do it again. He tried to explain things before he realize...
2021-08-05 22:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostAdam Cole isn't the only person with their NXT deal coming up soon. Fightful Select has learned that Pete Dunne's NXT contract is also up soon, with one source also pointing to "after Summerslam weekend," though we haven't confirmed that date with Dunne or WWE as of yet.
Fightful has heard...
Matt Cardona spoke with Wrestling Perspective Podcast for a talk that will go live Friday evening. Check out their Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/wrestlingperspectivepod. Please credit Wrestling Perspective when a...
2021-08-05 16:06:37 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys! Q&A time. I'm finally at the tail end of my vocal cord recovery and will be back fully in the swing of things after no shows this weekend. I'm going to do a text based q&a this week and it'll be back to normal next week.
Guidelines
- 1 question per subscriber
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2021-08-05 15:49:03 +0000 UTC View Post
SRS and Denise talk:
- New AEW Name
- iiconics
Video: https://youtu.be/p3SsOI02GGw
2021-08-04 20:16:32 +0000 UTC View PostAEW looks like they're adding another name
AEW's women's division looks to be getting a shot in the arm in the form of a respected WWE alumni. Fightful has been told that plans call for Ruby Soho, the former Ruby Riott to make her way into the company, according to talent and industry insid...
2021-08-04 16:58:31 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that Game Changer Wrestling is set for a New York City return on September 23. We're working to find out more information on a venue and planned card for the show, but we've been told that it is a themed show that has been hinted at recently.
2021-08-04 00:35:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Last night on Raw, things occurred. Whether they were important or meaningful is up to you. But there was definitely An Episode of Wrestling Television.
Big Bill and Little Bill were there, and Lilly pulled a Taker, and the hometown guy lost, and so did Karrion Kross, and the current ...
2021-08-03 19:41:23 +0000 UTC View PostMuch has been made of Adam Cole's contract situation with the company. Most, including Cole we're told, had hoped to keep the situation quiet and it seemed there was an understanding that it'd be kept close to the vest. Others, when finding out the situation, argued that the possible expiry of th...
2021-08-03 19:24:16 +0000 UTC View PostIn regards to last night's audio snafu during Drew McIntyre's entrance, we were told that it was a production error and part of a Roman Reigns/ John Cena promo package was accidentally played over the spot. It was said that Drew McIntyre personally inquired about it upon hearing the reaction onli...
2021-08-03 15:57:39 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned some of the planned matches for tonight's episode of WWE Raw as of this afternoon, which are subject to change
- Drew McIntyre vs. Veer & Shanky
- Karrion Kross vs. Keith Lee
- Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax
- 24/7 Segment
- Damian Priest vs. John M...
2021-08-03 00:04:11 +0000 UTC View Post- He was very proud of his son for his performance in a skit with Malcolm Bivens a couple of years back, and said Bivens pitched the skit.
- Strong started training MMA in 2012 with Josh Rafferty, who has worked with Sheamus, Batista, Chris Jericho, Jake Hager and others.
- He said ab...
2021-08-02 18:49:03 +0000 UTC View Post
- Adam Cole contract
- Bray Wyatt released, reaction
- Ric Flair leaves WWE
- CM Punk/AEW update
- Karrion Kross booking
- AEW and IMPACT make offer to Kurt Angle?
2021-08-02 18:47:16 +0000 UTC View PostFightful and Wrestling Inc jointly reported today that Ric Flair has requested his WWE release and it was granted by the company.
WWE sources have indicated that Flair grew frustrated with certain booking decisions on the show, and contacted Vince McMahon directly about it to voice his issues....
A major WWE contract was expiring recently in that of former NXT Champion Adam Cole.
Wrestling Inc reported that Cole's deal is up after Summerslam, and that it had been an extension following Great American Bash. There was an assumption internally that Cole's WWE contract expired in ...
2021-08-02 05:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- "IWTV 100" predictions
- GCW: "Homecoming" Part 2 results
- 205 LIVE (7/30) results
- NXT UK (7/29) results
- ROH (7/23) results
- NWA: "Powerrr" (7/27) results
- BTE:...
2021-08-01 20:10:57 +0000 UTC View PostTalent was told that Wyatt's release was a "budget cut," thought we don't know if that was specifically cited to Wyatt himself. This created a gigantic amount of frustration with the roster, staff, and employees alike, with nearly 20 reaching out to Fightful directly, saying there had to be more ...
2021-08-01 18:56:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Sasha Banks came back, and was Bianca's bestie for like an hour, and then people were surprised when she turned heel. Morons.
Also there was some other stuff that literally nobody cares about, and then John Cena signed his name to another man's contract,and stole a title match, because Vinc...
2021-08-01 01:58:24 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, SRS here. To make up for my lack of Q&A this week, I thought I'd post this. If you have a question about Bray Wyatt and his WWE release, I'll answer them if I have one -- in the replies
A couple of ground rules. Please do not speculate about mental health, personal life, ...
Bray Wyatt was released by WWE in what he was told was a "budget cut" on July 31.
Fightful was told that Johnny Ace made the call, and also sent a notification out to shocked WWE talent moments before the news broke online that Wyatt had been released. The message that WWE talent received f...
2021-07-31 18:06:35 +0000 UTC View PostShane Thorne, also known as Slapjack, hasn't wrestled since the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, a Smackdown match that was filmed in March, and as it turned out he's been quietly moved to the Smackdown side after. It was reported by POST Wrestling Slapjack was moved to the Smackdown roster...
2021-07-30 19:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
SRS obtains a figure that you wouldn't expect to be too rare, but is!
2021-07-30 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post