As Fightful reported, writer Kenice Mobley was let go by the company after a podcast interview surfaced where she mentioned that she didn't know much about wrestling, and specifically didn't know Bobby Lashley's name. Reputable sources within WWE have reiterated constantly that fan backlash did n...
2021-06-28 15:09:41 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - ICW NHB: "Pitfighter X7"
- WWE Releases
- 205 LIVE (6/25) results
- NXT UK (6/24) results
- IMPACT (6/24) results
- ROH (6/18) results
- NWA: "Powerr...
2021-06-27 19:42:13 +0000 UTC View PostWe've heard a lot about the likes of Bronson Reed, Karrion Kross and Scarlett all being at WWE Raw and Smackdown events of late, but there have actually been some main roster names at backstage recently. Fightful was told that MVP was backstage at this past week's episode of NXT, and that it isn'...
2021-06-27 16:08:12 +0000 UTC View PostWe reported recently that multiple WWE releases from 2021 have asked to have lenience or to forego their non-compete clauses. We gained confirmation that at least one of them has gained an early out on their WWE no-compete clause, and WWE were willing to let them out of the entirety of it, but th...
2021-06-27 15:49:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Yesterday, WWE released a bunch of NXT and 205Lifers. It sucked.
Last night, SmackDown unnecessarily extended several feuds, which sucked, and brought one back from the dead... which didn't suck.
But still, on the whole, everything sucks.
Let's talk about it.
VI...
2021-06-27 03:14:16 +0000 UTC View PostIt's........kind of like a PPV, so I'm making this open to everyone. What's up you guys?
2021-06-26 23:43:15 +0000 UTC View PostThere were creative plans for at least two of the releases. Fightful noted that Diamond Mine had been planned months ahead, and Arturo Ruas and Marina Shafir were a part of those plans. Until mid-June, Ruas was penciled in to debut with the Diamond Mine group, but was informed a few days ahead of...
2021-06-26 18:34:21 +0000 UTC View PostWe've seen Karrion Kross and Bronson Reed work dark matches and Main Event tapings over the past week or two, but it isn't stopping there. Scarlett and Shotzi Blackheart are both backstage at Smackdown tonight, and they were planned to compete in a dark match on the show. We'll work to find out m...
2021-06-25 23:35:05 +0000 UTC View PostAs of publication, multiple names that we've heard were set to be released have not yet. However, there were several names that ended up getting released that we hadn't heard about prior, and at times this year wrestlers have been "saved" from the chopping block.
We were told that the inf...
In news that I'm absolutely sure everyone was expecting, we're told that NXT held a talent show for their roster at the WWE Performance Center on Wednesday afternoon. We've heard there was everything from singing to stand-up comedy, and that the show was mandatory to attend, but was a morale boos...
2021-06-25 16:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
- Cash In
- Chyna, Keith Lee, Davey Boy Smith Jr., IIconics
- Aleister Black, FInn Balor, John Silver
- Vickie's surprise
- Money in the Bank
- Charging battery
- IMPACT Knockouts
- IMPACT surprises
- NJPW, ROH
- Over 40 minutes of questions!<...
2021-06-24 18:05:54 +0000 UTC View PostIMPACT Wrestling's Slammiversary has quickly gained the reputation as being a place where free agent names will pop up, after it happening last year. Fightful has been able to confirm with IMPACT sources that at least two surprises are planned for the show, with outside names making their way int...
2021-06-24 16:56:10 +0000 UTC View PostJeff Hardy has been used sporadically by WWE over the last several months, even after re-signing with WWE in 2020. Throughout that year, WWE made alterations and changes on several contracts, and Jeff Hardy's deal was either restructured, re-signed or extended. He spoke openly about wanting "No M...
2021-06-24 15:45:10 +0000 UTC View PostJoey Janela made some waves this week by showing up at a Seminoile County School Board that Drake Wuertz regularly attends. Janela told Wrestling Perspective Podcast (releasing Friday) that he hadn't even decided to attend until mid-way through the meeting. He went and got some appropriate clothe...
2021-06-24 15:19:38 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys! Q&A time
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2021-06-24 06:23:46 +0000 UTC View Post
- Damian Priest
- Lars Sullivan
- Brock Anderson
- much more!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/mIWpPcBKsNs
2021-06-23 19:40:59 +0000 UTC View PostIn speaking with Ring of Honor's Amy Rose, we discussed her new contract with the company, and how she landed in the spot she's in. Rose claimed there was outside interest from other companies before she eventually signed with ROH. We did not get confirmation on what other company that was.
2021-06-23 16:24:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Sometimes when someone you love is making a bad decision, you owe it to them to step in and tell them they need to rethink things.
In related news, Nikki Cross is now a butterfly themed superhero, and it was all her idea.
Also, bonus Helling in Cells (for stupid reasons)! And Qu...
2021-06-23 04:15:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe Diamond Mine made their long awaited debut on NXT, which we're told was a big part of NXT increasing their focus on the Cruiserweight Division throughout the summer. Fightful has learned that Diamond Mine has been planned for months, even well before Roderick Strong "quit" in storyline on NXT...
2021-06-23 03:34:43 +0000 UTC View PostIn speaking with many in NXT and the Performance Center, there has been a long, working plan for NXT to emphasize the Cruiserweight Division and the title more on their programming. NXT officials have been high on Kushida ever since he came in, as has the roster around him. We saw it start with K...
2021-06-22 19:36:27 +0000 UTC View PostIn an update on Damian Priest's absence, there were rumors of a back injury, which have been denied to us. We have heard that will be available as soon as next week if WWE has creative plans for him. He was said to have been unavailable the past couple of weeks for other, undisclosed reasons.
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Thunder Rosa let us know that she's still training MMA heavily, but that she's focusing on pro wrestling since it's taken off for her. She's spoken with Combate Americas recently, however, and the opportunity to have a fight is there. Last year, she told us her contract with them was up this year...
2021-06-21 18:45:42 +0000 UTC View Post
- Becky Lynch
- Brock Lesnar
- WWE Special themed shows
- Moose's contract
- Hell in a Cell creative changes
- Lars Sullivan boxing
- WWE non compete clauses
- Maria Kanellis
- AEW
- Women of Honor
- Injury updates
2021-06-21 16:05:12 +0000 UTC View PostMojo Rawley is out of WWE, but it doesn't look like he's out of work. Fightful learned that Mojo Rawley will appear in an upcoming GI Joe film, Snake Eyes. The film releases July 23, and Rawley appears in the trailer in a fight scene. We'll work to find out more about how this came about.&n...
2021-06-21 15:37:32 +0000 UTC View PostIn asking many members of the last WOW Women of Wrestling roster, none we've spoken to have been given any significant updates on the future of the brand. For some, they haven't heard from the company since 2020, and have just assumed the company is on an extended hiatus after the pandemic and th...
2021-06-21 15:27:00 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, let's talk some wrestling
Natalya (w/ Tamina) defeated Mandy Rose (w/ Dana Brooke)
5.25/10
This is a pretty solid match, and...
2021-06-20 23:20:21 +0000 UTC View PostAs of early this afternoon, the plan was for Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in a Hell in a Cell match to kick off the PPV, with Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre in their Hell in a Cell match. As always, this can change right up to the moment the show starts, and has several times in the past.
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STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - ABSOLUTE INTENSE WRESTLING: "Major Announcement"
- MLW Open Draft - Round 5
- 205 LIVE (6/18) results
- NXT UK (6/17) results
- IMPACT (6/17) results
- ROH...
2021-06-20 20:16:41 +0000 UTC View PostBrock Lesnar could be on his way back to WWE.
Several WWE sources are under the impression that Brock Lesnar and WWE have been in recent talks about a return to the company. WWE was said to have plans in order for Brock Lesnar, and hopes that he could return imminently if WWE has their way....
2021-06-20 18:18:40 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has confirmed that Lars Sullivan is in the early stages of training in boxing. He's considered taking a fight down the line, and says he's open to capitalizing on his past as a WWE Superst...
2021-06-20 03:57:52 +0000 UTC View Post