Reminder, Fightful will have post shows hosted by Sean Ross Sapp for both King & Queen of the Ring, and AEW Double or Nothing. We'll be talking about the show in the Fightful discord.
Talent traveled in throughout the week, and many left on Tuesday. Some other members o...
2024-05-24 23:33:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Malakai Black contract
Britt Baker
MLW ticket sales
Returns and debuts in AEW
CM Punk
Injury returns
WWE Summerslam 2 nights
Could Rumble expand to two nights?
Over 20 m...
2024-05-24 18:39:56 +0000 UTC View PostOn the morning of May 24th, The Wrestling Observer reported several new details on Giulia’s impending WWE debut, and we have further context on some of these notes.
With regard to Giulia’s injury she sustained at Fields Forever, WWE sources say the company are comfortable with Giuli...
2024-05-24 17:36:56 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following plans for Smackdown from Saudi Arabia, subject to change
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers. We will add actual spoilers to this thread when we're able.
QOTR: Bianca Belair vs. Nia Jax
Kenny Omega's path to recovery has continued with a big move.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Kenny Omega underwent surgery last week to aid in the recovery from diverticulitis. Omega underwent surgery in New York on May 16, which is why some fans had posted pictures with ...
2024-05-24 02:04:53 +0000 UTC View PostSean Ross Sapp makes his predictions for WWE King & Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing!
2024-05-23 23:51:14 +0000 UTC View PostMaxwell Jacob Friedman could be nearing a return.
We can’t speak to a certain date, but discussions have happened regarding MJF making an on-screen return to All Elite Wrestling. How it will look, alterations in presentation and the like have all been broached between MJF and AEW. There a...
2024-05-23 22:52:09 +0000 UTC View PostA former World Champion has been approached about extending their deal with WWE.
WWE mainstay Natalya will see her contract expire in a matter of weeks unless she and the company strike a new deal. However, Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp can confirm that Natalya has been approached by WWE...
2024-05-23 19:03:41 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has confirmed some WWE employee cuts.
Kristen Prouty was one of the names let go, and had listed herself as having worked with WWE since 2000. She'd become the Senior VP of Entertainment Relations, a spot she held for nearly 20 years. We're told she was instrumental in helping land...
2024-05-23 17:31:50 +0000 UTC View Post
AEW Star and Former two-time AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin spoke with Fightful Select for an exclusive interview before his upcoming Anarchy in the Arena match at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 26th. Darby and Sean discussed numerous topics.
Sean mentioned to Darby that ...
2024-05-23 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostDarby Allin explains how his involvement in the 2024 AEW Double or Nothing Anarchy in the Arena match came to be.
Darby Allin is borderline superhuman.
He broke his foot in March which led to a postponement of his planned climb of Mount Everest...
2024-05-22 20:21:30 +0000 UTC View PostSting's legacy in wrestling could potentially continue with the next generation.
At AEW Revolution, Sting's sons Steven and Garrett Borden were part of their father's entrance for his last match, as they dressed up as past versions of him. They also briefly got involved in the action as the...
2024-05-22 18:23:44 +0000 UTC View PostTay Melo is back in the ring training, but we've not heard of any creative plans for her imminently.
For those asking about an update on Miro, AEW had hoped that they'd get Miro back in the spring, but the injury was behind schedule.
Darby Allin got snuck int...
2024-05-22 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned some new details on the upcoming WWE arrival of Giulia.
On May 21st, it was announced that Giulia had suffered a fractured wrist and would be out indefinitely. Following the news breaking, Brennan reached out to NXT and WWE sources, with those w...
2024-05-21 20:47:45 +0000 UTC View PostFightful is set to interview Darby Allin on Wednesday. Let us know if you have any questions
Sean Ross Sapp will be hosting this weekend's post-shows for WWE King and Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing
Raw Notes
An AEW mainstay is moving off the holiday weekend.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that AEW plans to imminently announce that they'll be moving this year's AEW All Out off of Labor Day weekend. The event will still take place in Chicago, but will be Saturday September 7th from ...
2024-05-21 16:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
The main event is currently going as this is being typed.
For the winner, WWE will either choose perhaps their greatest wrestler of the past half-decade, or a guy whose entrance is currently very popular.
Oh, and I guess people like to say his catchphrase--excuse me, catchWORD.
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2024-05-21 02:56:48 +0000 UTC View PostSean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Raw, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
Please note this was an early copy
Sami Zayn promo
Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable
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2024-05-20 23:31:09 +0000 UTC View PostA former world champion's contract is expected to expire soon.
Fightful Select's Sean Rosss Sapp is told that Mark Henry's AEW contract is expected to expire this month. The WWE Hall of Famer signed with AEW in 2021 and debuted at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view on May 30. He has worked...
In 2005, John Cena was a recent United States Champion, fully embracing the "Doctor of Thuganomics" character at the time, when he was cast in his first movie.
This movie was "The Marine", and it took advantage of NONE of Cena's out-sized personality or natural sense of humor, instead casti...
2024-05-20 14:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
AEW-WBD
Eddy Thorpe
Chris Jericho
NXT scoops
AEW on screen talent getting praise
Xia Brookside
Saraya on Catfish
Billy Corgan
Damian Priest contract
Reggi...
2024-05-20 11:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostPlease be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
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- Matt Hardy was at the Saturday tapings, but not Sunday.
- As reported, Jose The Assistant was in attendance. Lord Crewe, who just had an AJPW run, was also around.
- Shazza McKenzie ended up facing Gis...
A noteworthy name was at the latest set of TNA tapings.
We're told that Jose The Assistant met as at the TNA tapings in Newport, Kentucky, over the weekend. While he was there, he met with Tommy Dreamer for unspecified reasons.
Assistant had been with AEW since 2021. He was initiall...
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Wendi Richter won’t be appearing in AEW any time soon, and it’s possible references will not be made to her.
We’re told that Wendi Richter was actually considered for an appearance in All Elite Wrestling after Toni Storm made constant references to the wrestling legend during press ev...
2024-05-19 21:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChris Jericho was heavily booed and criticized at AEW Dynasty, but he may have anticipated it.
Jericho won the FTW Title from Hook at AEW Dynasty, with “please retire” and “go home Jericho, go home” chants on him all throughout the way. Jericho was booed heavily upon winning the tit...
2024-05-19 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostWe're one week away from Double or Nothing, and a lot of big programs are heating up. Great in-ring action on Collision tonight as well.
Rampage should be a fun watch-along too, as we're getting Kyle O'Reilly and Deonna Purrazzo in action. Separately. Not against each other. That would be o...
2024-05-19 01:51:46 +0000 UTC View PostOn May 3, several WWE NXT superstars were cut from their deals with the promotion, with several trainees being let go. The WWE Performance Center was closed on Friday, with talent being made aware that cuts were coming prior.
There was some confusion regarding the NXT Next Gen recruits...
We're told that at least three more matches are expected to be added to AEW Double or Nothing as of now, including a trios title match.
Eddie Kingston requested the Renee Paquette sideline reports during the Continental Classic, per Renee.
The planning for Me...
2024-05-18 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select had the opportunity to catch up with The Rascalz Myron Reed at the Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp spoke with the MLW World Middleweight Champion, and the two discussed various topics.
Sean asked Myron abo...
2024-05-18 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post