SRS Text Q&A

Is there any plans by Tony Khan to get Malakai Black an optometrist?

Brent Degenhardt

How long to these stay up when posted

Swissroll Chris

Thanks for taking the time to do this!!

Matthew Graham

I'll clarify

Fightful Select

I didnt catch that!

Fightful Select

Yeah I'd say

Fightful Select

they have now

Fightful Select

It should be. Everything that happened should matter

Fightful Select

Tony Khan works closely with both Billy Corgan and Scott D'Amore on stuff like that

Fightful Select

It’s closed

Randy Moss

I hope so! I love that idea!@

Fightful Select

I'm always sitting on a solid 4000-5000 words of scoops. It's a matter of confirmation, scheduling and vetting. Thanks!

Fightful Select

A lot of "who is number 1" is subjective. How do you determine it? TV? live attendance? Viewership? demo? profits?

Fightful Select

That's exactly what they do.

Fightful Select

Very good chance, because a lot of talented people were there. It won't be tied to CHIKARA though

Fightful Select

Under

Fightful Select

They're not happy. Heads have rolled over this.

Fightful Select

Probably four or five realistically based on roster size

Fightful Select

Brody is under an ROH deal. Murphy makes sense

Fightful Select

They shouldn't be.

Fightful Select

No lol

Fightful Select

Yes I think he will

Fightful Select

I think we're seeing it. i meant over the next 5-6 months

Fightful Select

They used to. I dunno now that Brisco is gone

Fightful Select

No, it's listed that it WAS up in the fall.

Fightful Select

Because it isnt my favorite.

Fightful Select

Yep

Fightful Select

Bryan and Wyatt? They're gone

Fightful Select

Nope, they aren't all decided

Fightful Select

Fellas. Once more.....this is closed.

Fightful Select

Nope!

Fightful Select

I can't speak to that because I'm not there. People in NXT are not happy with Kross' booking

Fightful Select

18-49 demographic

Fightful Select

I don't know who on this site said Tony Khan wouldn't be able to

Fightful Select

He's going to AEW

Fightful Select

I don't think it was malicious, I think he was trailing off

Fightful Select

Things have changed a lot in the last week for Braun

Fightful Select

I'd imagine Raw or SD, but not sure

Fightful Select

Any news on where Asuka has been? You'd figure with Naomi reportedly going to smackdown and a few other women missing from the brand that they would need as much women as they could

Dorian Espinoza

I don't have any idea about their international deals

Fightful Select

Hey guys, this is closed now

Fightful Select

Injury

johnny oxbow

Any news on why Anthony Ogogo and Austin Gunn haven’t been on the road w AEW

Anthony Ramos

Hi Sean, have you heard anything about AEW being taken off Fite TV in India because of the new tv deal?

Yohann Benson

WHY does he think Tony Khan won't be able to convince Adam Cole to jump

Randy Moss

Any updates on Bryan Danielson?

Brady Sprenkle

Question about ratings i have seen all of them talked about in various media sources. In reference to wrestling ratings what generally what is the number one priority: demographics, total live viewers or total number of viewers(Live+recording+on-demand etc…)?

With all of the reports of contracts expiring and shockers such as Ric Flair and Bray Wyatt getting released, does this paint Vince McMahon's comments from last week's earnings call in a new light? Specifically "When it comes to their talent, perhaps we could give them some more."

Doug McCloud

How is the working relationship between HHH and Vince. I feel like having his champion lose on tv would've been something he'd fight hard to nix or did he just not know how his champion would be used.

e d

Thanks for info👌🏾!

Any update on Braun going back to WWE or possibly even AEW? JR made a "monster among men" reference last night

Corey Dunn

PW Insider reported Kay Lee Ray is in the US is she joining NXT or possibly Raw or Smackdown?

KEITH ELLIS

When do you think nxt will make it’s move out of the CWC? Weeklies may not be on the horizon but, hopefully takeovers are

hey guys i'm gonna close this so i can break some big heckin news

Fightful Select

Do you think punk will wrestle at all out?

Thomas wallk

I think I heard Excalibur said that MJF is the fifth labor I thought it was five labours and THEN he gets MJF, was it a botch or is that the plan?

Gregoriano Ayala

yay great to hear

massgamer99

Did anyone else miss the picture of the Easter egg of Nakazowa and Culter holding the basketball net up like a ghost for Adam Cole??

Ryan Evans

You’ve mentioned a few times about a big name in WWE contract expiring soon, is it Bryan / Wyatt or someone else?

Oliver Drake

Do you have any news on the next or upcoming NXT call ups?

I think it'd be worth it to sign him full time

Fightful Select

Not until ROH gets invited to this AEW party

Fightful Select

Yes, some will. WWE will make good offers and lure some over

Fightful Select

No chance

Fightful Select

They do that already. The Nightmare Factory being an example.

Fightful Select

Do you know of any wwe contracts up soon of people who could leave soon?

Charles Lee Ray

The contingency plan is always going to be Daily's Place!

Fightful Select

Not great!

Fightful Select

I think they'll add those and trios later this year, my opinion

Fightful Select

100 percent

Fightful Select

Yes. Wrestling fans aren't as stupid as WWE wants us to thing. AEW can pull off multiple big things!

Fightful Select

Probably a short suspension.

Fightful Select

Huh? She's working NWA, IMPACT, ROH. She's fitting everywhere

Fightful Select

When talking favorite sandwiches with Denise yesterday, why no love for PB&J?

You have listed on the free agents page that Sami Zayn's contract is coming up this fall, any follow-up on that?

Blindrawr

Kris Statlander and Luchasaurus

Fightful Select

He's on his way

Fightful Select

Well Summerslam was perfect until they fucked it up. Now I want it to be against Roman after maybe he targets New Day post draft

Fightful Select

no. Maybe Rosa

Fightful Select

Have you heard if the stealing of Hangmans cellphone, where the apology text from Matt Jackson was set, will be brought back up? I imagine it would be, but since it feels like the Bucks are heels that are happy being heels...

Dan

They're coming, as of the last plan

Fightful Select

It's MJF himself

Fightful Select

I'd assume so but dont know for sure

Fightful Select

With the recent reports of WWE contracts being not updated or ending without the talent/WWE staff noticeing them have you heard of WWE going in and doing a deep dive into contracts to make sure all the I are dotted and Ts are crossed?

Matthew Graham

Does WWE scout talent at the Olympics?

Dustin

I don't think he's retiring. A lot of viewers think he's got a self-important attitude, but he's an important guy

Fightful Select

They should.

Fightful Select

60-40 no

Fightful Select

Many loved the ambition of it.

Fightful Select

No word. It was supposed to be Cardi but she's pregnant now

Fightful Select

How does AEW/NWA decide which AEW woman challenges for the NWA Women's Championship? The AEW rankings as of August 4th for the women's doesn't have The Bunny or Leyla Hirsch in their Top 5. So Leyla/Bunny aren't breaking ground to challenge for the AEW Women's Championship but they are viable contenders for the NWA Women's Championship. Just curious how challengers for the NWA belt are sorted out.

Randy Peace

Raw and Smackdown.

Fightful Select

Have you heard who will be Omega’s opponent at All Out?

Brian Bayless

Probably Franky Monet

Fightful Select

Yes, several

Fightful Select

I hope not. He guides those stories so well. Seemed like it though

Fightful Select

No, I think it'll be a little higher, but I think it won't do great numbers

Fightful Select

Hey SRS! You said on your podcast w/Denise yesterday that you think WWE will still feel the ramifications of their release spree 5-6 months from now --- is that implying more contracts may be suddenly up?

Anthony Murillo

Ogentroost by Amenra

Brent Randel

Will Jay White ever step I to an AEW ring? Will he be the first “major” NJPW star or will it be someone else?

Ty D

Masks

Fightful Select

Does hhh turn down a Saudi or mania match bc of Vince making his champion lose twice?

Zach Ferguson

Them together, then Daniel Garcia

Fightful Select

What is the future for Tessa Blanchard?

Any chances we see more Chikara alumni being showcased in AEW and WWE based on the reception for 2.0 last night?

Luis Pulido

Without revealing what they are, are there any potential scoops you’re sitting on right now? New subscriber btw. Loving it so far.

Andrew Dillard

It’s it possible Jericho loses his final labour and does a Taker/Shawn type angle where he loses his mind for a few weeks because MJF won’t give him a match, then puts his career on the line to finally get the match?

Signed with MLW last month

Damian Bushay

I think it's still on that course.

Fightful Select

Over or under 50% chance that AEW and WWE halt touring due to COVID?

Gannon Barnes

Hey SRS, hope you feel better soon. I tried listening to the wwe earnings call and was struck how poor the sound quality is. almost like they're in a conference room with an old desk speaker that's way too far away from where they're all sitting. mix that in with how quiet vince is nowadays and i could hardly hear him. any insight into how they do these calls or if they're aware of how poor the sound quality is?

jason czech

Yes. They do. I believe he was offered a long term extension in 2019

Fightful Select

They're coming, last I heard.

Fightful Select

Keeping his twitch, good booking, loyalty to HHH & HBK

Fightful Select

Wondering what a world looks like where WWE becomes the challenger brand. If Dynamite ratings were to start beating Raw’s consistently your thoughts on how WWE may react: moves they’d make, USA and FOX? Appreciate you SRS 👊🏽

Andrew Stadelberger

I don't!

Fightful Select

I think it's 60-40 he stays with WWE

Fightful Select

No clue, but I've heard of interest

Fightful Select

Hey Sean, how do you think Vince and other higher ups are reacting about all the news coming out regarding WWE’s recent incompetence when it comes to contracts (expiring or not seeing the length of a no compete)? I feel like I would be in a lot of trouble if I made that big of a mistake at my job and it got publicized.

There isn't much of one as of now. It seems they get them filmed when they can. Elevation is supposed to be a little more important

Fightful Select

Ralphus would have been great had he not passed. Sid Vicious would be fun

Fightful Select

With places like Madison Square Garden requiring people being vaccinated, will wrestlers who are not vaccinated be allowed in?

John Hermle

No. They're finally out of talent hoarding mode and I expect them to use more of what they have.

Fightful Select

I think it's an informal partnership and supplying of fresh female talent

Fightful Select

I'm surprised they haven't already, but I'll ask around some more.

Fightful Select

Hi Sean. Any word on whether there will be more members of the House Of Black? Maybe Murphy or Brody King?

Dave Stroble

It's way more possible now than it has been in years.

Fightful Select

I think they'd struggle to approach a sellout of the places they used to

Fightful Select

No. I think they will later this year if they do

Fightful Select

If we know, it's here https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/confirmed-wrestling-contract-expirations-wwe-njpw-roh-gfw-lu

Fightful Select

How many wrestlers in WWE, both male and female, do you think are actively looking to go to AEW when their contracts are up?

What is the intended thematic difference between dark/elevation and how are they taped?

Frankie Aguilera

Evening Sean, with all the surprises like Juvi, can you see more from past stars on Nitro making cameo appearances, if so who would you like to see? Have a nice day ❤️

JJ Gyllenhaal

Hello Sean, with all the legends leaving WWE do you expect them to try to bring in other people to fill in those spots? I know Ric Flair isn’t “replaceable” but I would like to see people from the late 90s and 2000s appear more on-screen in different roles.

Daniel Ralda

What are the odds the IIconics end up showing up with Impact at their next set of tapings later this month or will be with them by the time BFG comes around in October?

Dobby_TheBrain

Have you heard anything of AEW having an official developmental partnership with Rosa & MPW/Dogg Pound Dojo or other smaller promotions / wrestling schools?

bhooser

Do you think an NXT Takeover could still sell out an arena the size of the Barclays Center? I find it interesting that they’re not going on the road for Takeover 36 on SummerSlam weekend. Seems to me they might be concerned the appetite is no longer there with AEW fulfilling that role for the hardcore fan.

Jake from the Windy City

I'd heard it was creative frustration as well. No, I think those at the top have checked out creatively.

Fightful Select

I think it will be more of an overhaul on the people who oversee the contract

Fightful Select

No. Not AEW. I think something new

Fightful Select

He's been around the Performance Center, I'll ask

Fightful Select

Are you surprised that AEW hasn't introduced the trios titles yet during the summer?

Jake Schwall

Yes, but that's the nature of the job whether I like it or not.

Fightful Select

Literally here

Fightful Select

Any word on interest of AJ Lee joining the AEW Women's roster?

Evan Rigterink

Any idea when Walter’s contract expires? Or what his deal may be, I’m guessing 5 year? Love to see him in AEW even if it’s a monthly trip from Germany for two shows

Mark

I think Flair asking for a release over creative, if true, is a big deal because of Flair being in Herd’s and Russo’s WCW. Do you think there is any scenario that would force WWE to enhance creative and make new stars? IMO, Vince hasn’t made a star on purpose since Rock.

Jared T

Do you see WWE doing some king of overhaul on their contracts and making sure they avoid more clerical errors or being aware when someone's contract is ending/has ended?

Sheila Antonio

Any word on where Tessa Blanchard ends up? Could we possibly see her at the casino battle royal at All Out?

Hey Sean new subscriber here! Just wondering if you know anything about what's going on with Leon Ruff? Been a while since I've seen him on NXT and just curious as to what the deal is.

I think it's unlikely just because of how long they'd have to hold stuff off, but could you see then slow down on Takeovers so they can have 38 line up with Mania 38? 36 at SummerSlam and then 37 would probably be War Games, but could they really hold off that long? (Apologies if this is a fantasy booking question)

Ray Callahan Jr

Was there ever a point when you recieved the CM Punk news or any other massive story when you didn’t want to release it because you didn’t want to spoil it???

Scott Young

Where can I find the answers to these questions?

Do you have any idea if Braun strowman s on aew rader?

Assuming that the show is a success, what are the chances Rampage eventually expands to 2 hours? The current time slot could be an issue I guess.

Would enabling annual subscriptions for Fightful Select ever be considered?

lj

Any idea on whether the PBR ad from Dynamite was a one-off or if that is going to end up as a long-term relationship? Thanks Sean!

Do you think NXT has soured on KOR as a top babyface? The reaction to his attack on Cole post-Bronson Reed match hinted at double turn territory? Does Cole's situation play into whatever is being done there?

kdk176

Any medical update on The Butcher Andy Williams and when we might see him again in AEW? I know his band has a few shows scheduled soon, so whatever hand issue he had has hopefully cleared up.

Do you have any info on the FITE TV deal of AEW? I just received a letter that says august is the last month AEW will be broadcast there for the southamerican region. This will tank AEW in countries like Chile (where I'm from), because spanish commentary is awful yet, and losing Tony and JR will be a K.O. to keep following this promotion. Thank u for all your hard work, SRS, and FTF.

Manuel Toledo-Campos

Are there no compete clauses on contracts that simply expire?

Shawn Murray

How do you think the competitors will be selected for the Women’s Ladder Match at All Out? Qualifying matches or just announcements on Dynamite/Rampage/Dark/Elevation?

fred_wurst

Do WWE own the Adam Cole trademark?

Any rumors where Tsuji and Uemura will be doing their excursions?

Kevin Steets

Any word on if Bayley is going to have a non-ring related role while recovering from injury?

Kate Elizabeth

Is there a way to find out how merchandise Bray was selling just to confirm the stupid budget cut reason? I just don't believe it

David Hart

With Adam Cole's contract extension that he agreed to through Takeover, would that make him free to show up anywhere else right afterward, or is there a new 30-day no-compete that now applies after Takeover? Thanks!

How would compare where AEW are now and where TNA was at the height of it? Are there similarities you see that maybe you don't like?

Reid Greenspan

If you had Tony Khan and HHH at a table with you and could only ask them two questions they both had to answer truthfully, what would they be?

any internal concern over the dominos/aew controversy & how it could impact their relationship with turner & advertisers?

Nico

Since he's already done everything he can in NXT right now and going to the main roster seems like a bad idea based on recent call ups, do you believe that the UpUpDownDown/Da Party connection is the main catalyst that could keep Adam Cole with WWE over possibly signing with AEW?

Matt Black

Flair left to pursue business ventures. Does it mean Legends contracts also state that everything needs to go through WWE? From brand sponsoring, movies or music videos (ex: That Migos video with Flair)

Unabashedly Reggie

How long have the aew evp’s been fighting? Cody eluded to this in his promo. Surprised this hasn’t been talked about more

Charlie Williams Jr.

Was Chris Hero being backstage for ROH at Best in the World a one time thing? Or has joined up as part of the creative team moving forward for them? Thanks.

Paul Anthony Moss

Does Sami Zayn's contract run out this year?

Do you like the way how AEW debuet Malikai Black vs how WWE books Karoon Kross? Curious to know why they don't book upcoming or past superstars strongly

Hi Sean, new subscriber here, appreciate what you are doing. Has anybody in AEW mentioned a potential working relationship with RoH (asking because of the Black-Brody connection)?

Can AEW survive the fan backlash if Punk doesn’t show on the 20th? Seems that whole show has been built and sold on hints of him debuting there to me at least.

With all due respect to all the great work you've done, do you think Tony Khan wanted or allowed the Punk/Bryan news to leak to create buzz for ticket sales and ppv buys?

Danny Valentin

What are the odds All Out gets canceled or moved to Daily’s Place due to COVID?

Have you heard anything about if Hangman will be at All Out? Really want that to be his time

Reece Hayes

Last night on the post-Dynamite review you said we should expect to see Chelsea Green pop up elsewhere, is there any possibility Chelsea is the person Britt teased on last week's episode? I can't imagine it'll be Ruby, personally I'm hoping she is down the line for a title match against Britt, maybe even at Full Gear.

AJ G.

Any details on why plans changed for Kenny vs Hangman at All Out? The new signings? Perhaps Hangman having a child on the way?

I know you said in the Bray Q&A that WWE owns the Fiend gimmick, but does Bray or even the mask maker own the rights to the Fiend mask? I thought Bray had had that made on his own.

Michael Adams

Do you think it would be worthwhile for AEW to bring in the former Buddy Murphy short-term to pay off the feud that he's built up with Malakai Black?

Jim McShea

Any chance Punk debuts in Pittsburgh next week to set up a match with Darby for Chicago?

Chris Jericho was looking a little rough in his match on Dynamite last night. Since he has been named as part of the announce team for Rampage, is he ready for retirement for in-ring action?

Do you see any AEW wrestlers defecting to WWE eventually now that some of their initial contracts are likely near the end?

Mike Wendt

Feel better Sean! With the events at the end of PWG, any chance we see Brody King do some work alongside Malakai Black in AEW?

Have you asked anyone in AEW about their contingency plan in case they can’t tour anymore?

Kal

With talk of the AEW roster getting to heavy and/or clogged athe top, do you see AEW do more of a healthy rotation of wrestlers on tv/off tv? Sort of like an off season for some.

JOSE G FLORES

Do you know how the relationship is between Punk and Colt now?

With Ruby Soho’s debut (hopefully) upcoming, and an extra hour of wrestling per week being added, now seems like the best time to add womens tag titles, especially in a company that prides themselves on tag team wrestling. What is holding them back from going for it?

Where do you see Chelsea Green fitting in after her return? Is the shine gone?

Dan O'Leary

Do you expect Max Caster to be punished or taken off TV for his controversy? I saw Beyond Wrestling has removed him off an event.

Do you know with the new show rampage will aew do more women story lines

Holland Carr

Hey Sean.. Do you feel that AEW can both coronate Hangman AND debut Punk without detracting from Page?

Ricardo Name TBD

Do you think Ruby Soho will be positioned as the person to take the title from Britt?

Everything seems to have gone quiet and they’ve not dropped the Danielson hints the way they have with Punk. Is that deal as sewn up as Punk and they’re just getting him out the way first? The prospect of Black vs Danielson with no restrictions has me nearly drooling after remembering how good Black could be.

David Pick

Who should be the 5th labor of Jericho?

Is Adam Page being written off TV for a bit with what happened last night on Dynamite (Maybe for the birth of his kid)?

Chris Ferrell

Any insight on the trajectory or plans for the Cody retirement angle? (Bonus rhetorical question not for official Q&A purposes: just WHAT is it about Cody that makes people get so angry?)

Michael Wolff

Do you think Adam Cole will leave WWE

Do you think they announce Omega v Christian next week on Dynamite for the Rampage debut 2 days later?

Which current AEW babyface do you see being an amazing heel in the coming years?

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Was there any backstage reaction to how SmackDown at Rolling Loud went? Would they be tempted to do something similar in the future or was it a one and done?

Lew Markham

Do you know what song black came out to his entrance

Kyle

What happened with Danny Limelight and AEW? It seemed like one week he was getting a video package on Elevation and the next week he was gone.

Have you heard anything/update on the ‘host’ of SummerSlam situation, apparently was meant to be Cardi B so was just wondering if they’ve nixed that plan.

A

Does Kevin Dunn do the camerawork for NXT or any of the other brands or is he specifically RAW and SD?

Cameron Hutton

Is Excalibur leaving Dynamite to focus on Rampage?

Josh Savory

Do you know if any companies other than AEW have reached out to Daniel Bryan?

Brandon Dean

Welcome back and hopefully you're feeling better man! What is your dream situation for Big E cashing MITB in?

Matt Payne

If Raquel beats Dakota who would be her next opponent and who should be the one 2 beat her

Shawn Garner

What is the status of CM Punk/AEW situation?

Do you expect the August 20 rampage to be impacted by covid? I’m worried Punk will either debut infront of a empty/half empty crowd or be delayed

Braden

Aew has done a good job promoting rampage and all, but do you think rampage is doomed to the same viewership that the friday dynamites drew?

Elaquent

WWE definitely wants Adam Cole back right? I mean I think he can be one of their building blocks of the future.

Frank Gradia

First of all glad to see you’re feeling more yourself. My question is do you see this dark order/page storyline still ending with page joining and being the leader or do you think they’re slowly trying to kill it off now

Tom Shucksmith

Is there any sort of update as of currently on CM Punk and/or Bryan Danielson coming to AEW?

Supersaurus

What makes you feel 60/40 on Adam Cole staying with WWE?

Brad Nettle

With everyone forming a faction in AEW, who would you pair with Bryan Danielson and who would you pair with CM Punk?

CHRIS JOHNSON

Do you know who made Malakai’s sick ass mask from yesterday? Legitimately a work of art.

Tyler Center

Do you know why Lee Moriarty hasn’t been signed by AEW or WWE yet?

Jack Murphy

What do you think is gonna happen with the Adam Cole situation?

Jermaine