Jeff Hardy’s AEW deal is up much sooner than expected.
When Jeff Hardy signed with All Elite Wrestling years ago, we’d reported that it was done in a way that Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy’s deals matched up. However, that is no longer the case. But they’re not far off.
Matt...
2024-04-21 23:13:19 +0000 UTC View PostJoin Rob Wilkins and Maggie of Fightful, Chris Mueller of Bleacher/Report, and Ryan from The Mark Order Podcast as they preview AEW Dynasty. We will also answer your questions!
*Note this is not a SRS Q&A
Today, at 2 PM EST! | AEW Dynasty Pre-Show | Fightful Select EXCLUSIVE
2024-04-21 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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MxM's Mason Madden and Mansoor caught up with Fightful Select for an exclusive interview while on their international tour. The two spoke with Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp from their hotel in Dubai.
The two talked to Sean about their recent trip to Uganda. Mason and Mansoor discussed ho...
2024-04-21 02:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostIt's a Three Hour Go Home Extravaganza!
Lots of top talent in action 24 hours before a stacked AEW Dynasty card.
We'll talk about Collision while watching Rampage, and we'll both break down crying tears of joy when Ruby tells Angelo that he's going to be a dad. (Spoiler Alert, I guess.)<...
2024-04-21 01:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostWe've had readers asking about the status of Marq Quen, as Isiah Kassidy has been working solo lately. We're told he's sidelined for a few weeks, and is expected back soon.
The decision to book Rob Van Dam on the 4/20 edition of AEW Collision was made months in advance.
... 2024-04-20 23:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostWWE had their latest round of releases on April 19.
Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp confirmed that Indus Sher (Jinder Mahal, Sanga, Veer), Xia Li, and Xyon Quinn were all released by the company. Internally, the releases were cited as budget cuts, though we're not sure what was indicated to talen...
2024-04-20 17:16:03 +0000 UTC View PostMichael Hayes has not been listed on any producer assignments since WrestleMania weekend.
Bas Rutten was backstage at WrestleMania. Rutten is a former UFC Champion and longtime MMA analyst. He also competed at a number of NJPW shows in 2002
Several of the wr...
2024-04-20 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post(Starting at 11pm eastern!)
So apparently Tama Tonga is Solo's new MFT, only nobody appears to know what an "MFT" is. We DO know what an "MFT" DOES, however, which is committing attempted vehicular homicide on Kevin Owens.
The Bloodline storyline hasn't felt this fres...
2024-04-20 02:26:05 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select can confirm that Xia Li, Jinder Mahal and Xyon Quinn have all been released by WWE.
Jinder Mahal had posted a tweet that he quit, but we're told it was a release.
In an update, we're told Veer and Sanga have been released as well
Thus far we've not heard of a...
Fightful Select'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
Top contender match: LA Knight vs. AJ Styles
SPOILER SEGMENT
Top contender mat...
2024-04-19 23:54:15 +0000 UTC View PostAn update on the Smackdown Tag Team Titles.
This past week on WWE Raw, new tag team championships were presented to R-Truth and The Miz, making them the World Tag Team Champions. We're told that there is a plan in place to do the same for Austin Theory and Grayson Waller, which would see th...
2024-04-19 23:26:35 +0000 UTC View PostTNA in Las Vegas will have a special guest.
Fightful Select has learned that rapper Bun B is set to appear at this weekend's TNA tapings in Las Vegas.
Bun B is known for the legendary rap group UGK, including their hit International Players Anthem. UGK also appeared on Jay-Z's hit "Bi...
2024-04-19 22:21:16 +0000 UTC View PostTrick Williams is one of the hottest stars in WWE, but in NXT, he has quickly become one of the top babyfaces on the brand through his storyline with Carmelo Hayes.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned that despite discussions about possibly bringing Williams up to the main roster ...
2024-04-19 21:03:23 +0000 UTC View PostThis week’s AEW Dynamite in Jacksonville was in the city because Tony Khan needed to be in proximity of Jaguars HQ considering the NFL Draft was coming up.
Fightful Select reported earlier this week that Drew McIntyre's WWE contract is up in May, in which Wrestling Observ...
2024-04-19 18:48:09 +0000 UTC View PostFinn Balor
WWE Contracts
WWE production
Steve Austin
Matt Hardy
Lee Fitting
AEW ratings
MCMG
WWE Draft special
Brock Lesnar
Fightful Select had the opportunity to chat with All Elite Wrestling's Kyle O'Reilly before his upcoming match against his former Undisputed Era stablemate in NXT, Roderick Strong, at this Sunday's AEW Dynasty Pay-Per-View event in St. Louis, Missouri.
Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp b...
2024-04-19 02:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostWrestleMania 41 still doesn’t have a location announced, which is very unusual to many wrestling fans.
Typically, WrestleMania’s location is announced at least a year ahead of time, but this time, that’s not the case. Fightful has spoken to several sources around the Minnesota g...
2024-04-18 18:43:15 +0000 UTC View PostAs Ruby Soho revealed at the AEW tapings, she is pregnant with her first child. While it's a storyline on tv, it's a.....shoot pregnancy (that feels weird to type). She and Angelo Parker have long been a real life couple and they worked it into a storyline. Congratulations to them.
2024-04-18 13:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostNXT Backstage Notes
-Drew Gulak was written off on this week’s NXT, as The Family took responsibility for whacking him. In speaking with NXT sources, Gulak is not expected to return anytime soon, if at all.
- Shawn Spears produced on last night’s show for the first time, produci...
A top star on AEW has already been out of the ring for over six months, but now they’re off television as well.
Adam Cole has been sidelined since having ankle surgery last year, and based on what we’ve heard from sources close to him, he’s not very close to coming back to the ring. B...
2024-04-17 20:24:53 +0000 UTC View PostA returning superstar has begun to learn how to produce in NXT.
Back in February, Shawn Spears made his return to NXT with a chair attack on Ridge Holland, who Spears has continuously been working with since his return to the company. Outside of this feud however, Spears has taken up anothe...
2024-04-17 18:30:43 +0000 UTC View Post
SRS with some exclusive news after the pod!!
2024-04-17 15:49:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe following is a free preview of our Select Portions posts that go up for Fightful Select subscribers!
Sean Ross Sapp reported on Tuesday that Matt Cardona has told promoters he's sustained a torn pec and will require surgery.
We're told that a screenshot JD McDonag...
2024-04-17 13:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select's Corey Brennan has learned the following plans for tonight's NXT, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
Order
- Noam Dar vs Dijak
- Sol Ruca vs Lola Vice
- Joaquin Wilde vs Ridge Holland
- Tony D’Angelo A...
2024-04-16 20:15:15 +0000 UTC View PostOn Monday morning, Rossy Ogawa announced his new promotion, Marigold, in a press conference. Among the talents introduced for the promotion was Giulia, who has long been expected to be a part of the launch of Rossy’s venture.
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned from sources clos...
2024-04-16 17:20:12 +0000 UTC View PostThere will be a Tony Khan media call this Thursday. We will provide live notes
As mentioned, there's no heat on Liv Morgan for the Rhea Ripley injury. It happened when she went into the wall last week.
There is no firm timetable on Rhea Ripley's return as of...
2024-04-16 17:14:04 +0000 UTC View PostI wrote a lot of really funny stuff here.
PARAGRAPHS of absolute GOLD.
Then the webpage froze and I lost all of it, and I'm not gonna write it all again. So here are the highlights.
Rhea had to vacate, there are new tag title belts, and hopefully Gable is a sore loser and breaks...
2024-04-16 02:36:12 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Raw, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
Rhea Ripley promo
Sheamus returns to Raw (SPOILER)
SPOILER segment
It's a new era.
At last week's WWE WrestleMania, the once-Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships were once again split up. On one half of of things, Raw's titles went to Miz & R-Truth, and Smackdown's went to Austin Theory and Grayson Waller. With the draft coming next week, there's no i...
2024-04-15 23:36:11 +0000 UTC View PostDrew McIntyre contract
Cody Rhodes merch sales
Natalya contract
WWE Draft
Tama Tonga
Julia Hart
Will Ospreay
AEW