The World’s Strongest Man and WWE Hall of Famer, Mark Henry, caught up with Fightful for an exclusive interview. Henry spoke with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, as they discussed multiple topics.
The conversation began with Sean mentioning to Mark that he had confirmed our report rega...
2024-06-06 16:14:13 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following backstage notes from the June 4th edition of NXT.
- Shawn Michaels stepped in for Jacy Jayne during rehearsals. For those questioning why Shawn only steps in for surprises, we are asking.
- J...
2024-06-05 23:31:52 +0000 UTC View PostA former WWE star is currently slated to hit free agency soon.
Shane Haste, also known as SLAPJACK, has been with NJPW for over the last couple of years. However, as things stand, he’s set to become a free agent at some point in June as his contract is set to expire. We’ve not yet learn...
2024-06-05 20:15:00 +0000 UTC View PostSRS and Jimmy Van are back for The List Goes On!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/uTha2bGcEl8
2024-06-05 19:33:00 +0000 UTC View PostWe're told Will Ospreay has the week off this week, after working Double or Nothing, Dynamite, Collision last week. He's expected to return next week.
Britt Baker was in LA last week, but we're not told if she was at the AEW Dynamite tapings.
Fightful has an ...
2024-06-05 16:07:32 +0000 UTC View PostJinder is about to hinder Black Label Pro's roster.
Now going by the name "The Maharaja" Raj Dhesi, Jinder Mahal is announced for one of his first independent dates after his WWE release. He'll be at Black Label Pro's Old Habits Die Screaming on July 26. Thus far an opponent has not been a...
2024-06-05 16:00:17 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following details for tonight’s NXT. This article will be further updated throughout the night should we learn more, as always, creative plans are subject to change.
Previously Announced:
Jordynne Grace vs. Stevie Turner
... 2024-06-04 21:57:05 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned that TNA will be releasing the following information regarding IMPACT's weekly show, which will still air on AXS as well:
"TNA Wrestling confirmed today that its flagship weekly TV show, iMPACT!, will air at 8 p.m. EST on the TNA+ app in addition to AXS TV...
2024-06-04 20:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostWe’ve learned of another WWE contract that’s set to expire, but this one isn’t a surprise.
Shortly after Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp and Corey Brennan reported that Angel Garza’s WWE contract was set to expire on August 1, we were able to confirm that Humberto Carrillo’s cont...
2024-06-04 16:36:02 +0000 UTC View PostWe've asked around about Chad Gable's contract status. As of last week, it was set to expire this Friday. He's booked for next week's Clash at the Castle event, however. We'll let you know when we hear more.
No big surprise here, but sources we spoke to within WWE were very...
2024-06-04 14:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostA truly mediocre episode of wrestling television, with the exception of one truly FANTASTIC match.
So yes, we'll talk about the Liv & Dominick telenovela, and the Chad Gable fiasco, and the Women's Tag Title match being ruined by a third, unrelated team that hasn't had a televised win s...
2024-06-04 02:40:26 +0000 UTC View PostFightful's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following plans for WWE Raw, subject to change. Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
Liv Morgan promo
Ludwig Kaiser vs. Sheamus
Finn Balor vs. Dragon Lee
Bron Breakker vs. Rico...
2024-06-03 23:36:35 +0000 UTC View PostAs revealed on Fightful Select's Backstage Report Podcast today, Chad Gables deal is set to expire Friday. WWE is obviously interested in retaining him.
Mark Henry is expected to appear for MLW again in the future.
Fightful will have a presence at this weeke...
2024-06-03 18:47:15 +0000 UTC View PostAnother WWE contract is set to expire this summer, Fightful Select has confirmed.
Angel Garza, a former WWE Cruiserweight Champion is set to have his WWE contract expire on August 1, Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp and Corey Brennan have learned after Lucha Libre Online reported recently...
2024-06-03 18:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostSRS gives you the week recap of scoops
Becky Lynch, Chad Gable, Ricochet, Jeff Hardy, Ethan Page contracts!
MLW news
Who Killed WCW?
Santana
Jordynne Grace/NXT/TNA
Names backstage in AEW
New wr...
2024-06-03 10:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- GCW: "Tournament Of Survival 9" + "Cage Of Survival 3" results
- JCW: "After Hours 4" results
- MLW: "Battle Riot VI" results
- NXT Level Up (5/31) results
- NWA: "Powerrr"(5/28) results
- ROH
Another TV show based on pro wrestling is in the works.
Those familiar with the project claim that a pitch was sold to FX recently in the form of a half hour comedy series that is set in the world of the Los Angeles independent wrestling scene. The idea of the direction of the show wa...
2024-06-02 19:01:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe creator of Vice TV’s docuseries Dark Side of the Ring and upcoming four-part miniseries Who Killed WCW, Evan Husney, joined Fightful for an exclusive interview.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp began the interview by asking Evan what led him to the WCW project. Evan said, “A...
2024-06-02 14:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostSome interesting names are backstage at MLW Battle Riot tonight.
Fightful has learned that WWE Superstar Xavier Woods and former TNA producer David Sahadi are at the show backstage.
Paul Walter Hauser, Violent J, and Chris Danger are among the interesting names in the Battle Riot ma...
A guy was backstage at AEW Dynamite this past week in Los Angeles.
Feast your eyes on this scoop. Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp can confirm that former WWE Superstar Mansoor was seen backstage at this weeks’ AEW Dynamite in LA. We’ve not learned if he was there visiting, spea...
2024-06-01 22:43:53 +0000 UTC View PostWe’ve heard of Ethan Page pulling out of some of his planned independent dates that are scheduled for later this year.
For those wondering where Hikaru Shida has been, we’re told there have been creative discussions for a possible upcoming return.
F...
2024-06-01 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostReggie, Reginald, Scrypts, and now Sidney Akeem
Sidney Akeem, former WWE Superstar, is now a free agent, as his WWE contract has officially expired. Sidney has already taken numerous independent bookings, and said that his departure from WWE was amicable. The company decided to not renew hi...
2024-06-01 12:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostBecky Lynch is now a free agent.
As of midnight, Becky Lynch's WWE contract has expired and she is now a free agent for the first time in 11 years. Lynch had re-signed with the company back in 2021, and saw out her contract, and was largely wrapped up on WWE TV last week as she lost the W...
Paul Heyman did a pretty good impression of me when he fully FREAKED OUT about how nobody important will listen to his very good ideas about wrestling.
If it's true what they say, that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then thanks, Paul. Respect.
Also, Nia is the Queen, but B...
2024-06-01 02:01:31 +0000 UTC View PostBrooks Jensen isn't going anywhere, at least for the time being.
Earlier this week, Brooks posted his booking email and insinuated on social media that he was no longer with WWE.
In asking Brooks himself, Fightful Select's Corey Brennan was told to ask higher ups. Initially in asking...
2024-06-01 00:45:04 +0000 UTC View PostFightful's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Smackdown, subject to change
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers
Queen Nia Jax's coronation
Tommaso Ciampa vs. Austin Theory
Apollo Crews vs. Andrade 2024-05-31 23:43:28 +0000 UTC View Post
There's been a bit of a shakeup at TNA Wrestling, and Fightful learned more.
Fightful confirmed that three employees were let go, confirming PWInsider's report that longtime producer David Sahadi was let go. We're told that he would be replaced.
In addition, Fightful confirmed that L...
2024-05-31 23:25:22 +0000 UTC View PostMercedes/NJPW
Contracts
Saraya
TNA news
UFC 302
NXT/TNA
AEW production
Athena
Lots more!
This one is embarrassingly late.
All photos taken by Sean Ross Sapp, and are not intended for commercial reuse or without permission on bigger IG pages and the like.
2024-05-31 20:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostWWE has another contract set to expire this Summer.
Fightful Select, along with PWN's Viper, have learned that Ricochet's WWE contract is set to expire this Summer. It was reported a few years ago in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Ricochet signed a five-year deal in 2019. As things ...
2024-05-31 17:19:46 +0000 UTC View Post