A couple of familiar faces in the wrestling world are set for a new short film.
Fightful Select has learned that both Killer Kelly and Matthew Rehwoldt (aka Aiden English) will appear in the upcoming Arachnid short film, directed, written and produced by Luke Paron.
Kelly is slated t...
2024-03-21 18:49:11 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select caught up with former NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler before her Bloodsport match was announced.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp began the interview by informing Shayna that he did not beat Shazza McKenzie at BLP’s Slamilton event. Sean admitted he did not lis...
2024-03-21 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostMamma mia, Mauro Ranallo could be headed back to pro wrestling.
The longtime combat sports and pro wrestling commentator has been absent from the pro wrestling scene for quite a while, but that could be about to change.
Fightful Select has learned that MLW has been in talks with Rana...
2024-03-20 22:15:28 +0000 UTC View PostA HOODED FIGURE appeared on NXT this week as a distraction during the Trick Williams/Carmelo Hayes story.
The figure appeared on the stage, pretending to be Carmelo Hayes, allowing Carmelo to attack Trick Williams. Fightful Select has learned that head NXT referee Darryl Sharma aka Adrian B...
2024-03-20 19:03:59 +0000 UTC View PostPWInsider reported that some indicated to them that Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley’s TNA contracts may be up soon. The sources that we spoke to claimed that it would be within the month, but inquiries to both Shelley and Sabin directly went unreturned. However, sources near TNA did tell us that t...
2024-03-20 18:50:45 +0000 UTC View PostFor those asking about Imperium, Ludwig Kaiser hasn't been in action the last couple of weeks.
We don't yet have an update on Asuka, but she was pulled from this past weekend's live events.
A reminder, tonight is effectively a three hour AEW Dynamite, though ...
2024-03-20 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostNXT has a litany of stars ready to be the next generation of WWE superstars and one that has garnered a lot of fan support is NXT North American Champion Oba Femi.
Fans are not the only ones impressed with Femi however. Fightful Select's Corey Brennan was told that officials in NXT have bee...
2024-03-19 22:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select's Corey Brennan has learned the following plans for tonight's NXT, subject to change
Previously Announced:
Triple Threat Tag Team Qualifier: Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger
Triple Threat Tag Team Qualifier: Axiom and Nathan Frazer...
2024-03-19 20:52:38 +0000 UTC View PostMatt Hardy was at WWE Raw on March 18, but was just visiting.
Fightful noted on Monday's WWE Raw post-show that Matt's wife Reby posted a TikTok video of the two at WWE Raw in Raleigh, North Carolina not far from where they live. This fueled speculation that Hardy was there meeting with WWE...
2024-03-19 16:08:02 +0000 UTC View PostCody Rhodes has some very mean things to say about Dwayne's genitalia.
Becky Lynch tries to finally overcome the immovable force..
Candice continues to be very mean.
Gable might not be getting his WrestleMania moment, but at least he gets to be a jerk to Sami Zayn! So that's som...
2024-03-19 02:57:20 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Raw, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who with to avoid spoilers.
- Jey Uso promo
- WrestleMania Qualifier: DIY vs. Creed Bros
- Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs. Indi Har...
2024-03-18 23:50:11 +0000 UTC View PostSalina De La Renta is back in the fold at MLW, and has already started to rise through the ranks in the company.
Fightful Select has learned that since November Salina has been producing a lot of the pre-tapes involving the women’s division as part of her taking on a larger role in ...
2024-03-18 18:38:42 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select caught up with one of WWE’s newest free-agent acquisitions, NXT Superstar Shawn Spears, for an exclusive interview. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp and Spears had a lengthy conversation, and here are our notes from it. Also, Sean Ross Sapp will be referred to as SRS for clarity.
... 2024-03-18 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post- Mercedes Mone/AEW/NJPW/WWE
- Shawn Spears on leaving AEW and returning to WWE
- Gabe Kidd re-signs with NJPW
- Smackdown and Raw news
- Swerve
- Candice LeRae
- Garrett Borden
- WWE Raw changes
- NXT news
- Booker/Punk non story
2024-03-18 17:23:23 +0000 UTC View Post
It's St. Patrick's Day!
To celebrate, Alex watched the unnecessary 2014 Leprechaun "reboot", produced by WWE Studios and starring Dylan Postl, aka "Hornswoggle" as the titular Leprechaun.
And lemme tell ya, Warwick Davis he ain't.
As a matter of fact, this reboot could not hold ...
2024-03-18 00:58:31 +0000 UTC View PostNew Japan Pro Wrestling is retaining a big name for their future.
Fightful Select reported back in January that Gabriel Kidd's contract with NJPW was set to expire later that month. We can confirm that it actually expired, and Kidd had been working without a contract for a month and a half....
2024-03-17 20:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe WWE Royal Rumble has come and gone, but didn't run back a once-fondly received moment even though the talent involved is back in the fold.
During Fightful podcasts that led up to the 2024 Royal Rumble, Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp noted that he hoped to see Shawn Spears/Tye Dillinger retur...
2024-03-17 18:42:34 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!
- Shayna Baszler competing at GCW Bloodsport
- REVOLVER: "Ready Or Not!" results
- ICW NHB: "No Holds Barred Vol. 60" results
- DPW Live 5 results
- NXT Level Up (3/15) results
- GLORY PRO: "Ascend" (E...
2024-03-17 18:12:53 +0000 UTC View PostTonight was truly One For The Sickos.
Danielson vs Shibata in a Certified Sickos DREAM MATCH.
Claudio vs Lance Archer.
Kyle O'Reilly's return match, vs Bounty Hunter Bryan Keith.
Garcia vs Moriarty, JUST FOR SHOOTS AND GIGGLES.
Plus, Julia Hart defends the TBS Title against T...
2024-03-17 01:46:34 +0000 UTC View PostShayna Baszler is working Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport, in a major development.
Fightful Select revealed Friday, March 15 that multiple WWE talent were scheduled to compete at Bloodsport, which is technically promoted by GCW. This came to the shock of many, as AEW talent is also featured on ...
2024-03-16 22:40:10 +0000 UTC View Post- In regards to Darby Allin's injury, Jon Alba of SNYtv, FiteTV, Strictly Business and the Extreme Life had heard Wednesday night he was on crutches after the show, and openly discussing that he got injured
- Fightful is running interviews with Shawn Spears, Shayna Baszler and Chris Danger...
The Rock sang a song for some reason, and then he cut the same promo tonight that he cut on social media earlier today.
The Mania Tag Qualifiers on SmackDown AREN'T Qualifiers, apparently, and it looks like they're part of some kind of mini-tournament? A tournament, I should add, that MAKES...
2024-03-16 01:53:18 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for tonight's Smackdown, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to not see spoilers on social media
- The Rock concert
- Mania Title Match Qualifier: Legado Del Fantasma vs. LWO
- Dakota Kai interview
- SPOIL...
2024-03-15 23:59:45 +0000 UTC View PostKatsuyori Shibata vs. Bryan Danielson is set for AEW Collision.
Fightful has learned that Shibata was forced to return to Japan in November because of urgent visa issues, which is why he dropped the ROH Pure Title to Wheeler YUTA. We were told at that point that Tony Khan still had big hope...
2024-03-15 19:23:27 +0000 UTC View PostIn a major development, we're told that multiple WWE talent will be competing at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport.
Since publishing this article, Josh Barnett has revealed Shayna Baszler will compete.
2024-03-15 18:35:53 +0000 UTC View Post- CM Punk/Booker T
- Giulia
- WrestleMania
- Mercedes
- TNA backstage
- Brock Lesnar
- Much more
- NJPW
CM Punk was backstage at this week's NXT, and as previously reported, kept a lower profile than his previous visits to the developmental brand. Earlier this week, Booker T shared a story on his Hall Of Fame podcast, claiming that he and Punk had "almost gotten into it" backstage at the taping.&nb...
2024-03-15 16:12:17 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select's Corey Brennan has learned several details on this week's NXT show.
-CM Punk was backstage at this week's show, but kept a much lower profile than previous visits. Many within NXT were not aware of his presence until photos began making the rounds.
- Joaqu...
2024-03-14 20:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostPhil & Righteous Reg are back for a new edition of Ask Grapsody! So, get your questions in!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwyAdYf6I1Q
Fightful Select caught up with Candice LeRae at a Boys and Girls Club of America event associated with the WWE.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp asked Candice if Johnny Gargano was not at the event because he loathed children. Candice laughed and said, “I think, loves children like, especially...
2024-03-14 16:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post