SRS Q&A Questions

Hey Jamara. We already posted this show. If he's willing and healthy they can't freeze the deal

Fightful Select

With Aleister Black, not Wrestling with WWE right now Can they freeze his contract until he wrestles or will he be able to sit out until it expires?

Jamara D. Hudson

Thanks for asking, my friend!

Fightful Select

Thank you for answering these questions. 🙏🏾

Show is already posted! Taylor is stuck in Canada still. She was to join last year Not great viewership numbers, but a positive trend. Yes, they're looking at bringing new names in

Fightful Select

1. What’s the status with Taylor Wilde? She was supposed to join IMPACT a couple of months ago? 2. Is IMPACT current tv ratings a good thing for AXS TV? 3. Are there any news regarding new knockouts that can potentially debut in IMPACT?

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Fightful Select

1. On “The List & Ya Boy” this week, you speculated that Shane McMahon could be Drew McIntyre’s WrestleMania opponent. Have you actually heard anything from the company about that being a possibility? 2. How do you feel about Don Callis as an AEW personality? I was a fan at the start but now find him somewhat grating and a little too “try hard” at times? 3. Any chance a current free agent appears on Takeover this Sunday in some aspect?

Brian Bayless

Any NXT U.K. takeover news?

Oliver Drake

Sean, Thank you for what you do. The constant content of Fightful's Youtube and Fightful Select helps immensely in managing my depression and anxiety because I have a lot to listen to that will keep me distracted and entertained. Just a few questions: 1. With Steve Cutler getting fired for having COVID, is there any heat on Kacy Catanzaro and Ricochet who, based on social media, have been out partying? 2. With you being a Reds fan, would you consider joining the White Sox fandom as your American League team in Midwest solidarity? We're a welcoming bunch!

John Hermle

What’s your take on the large influx of NXT talent signed over the pandemic? Is this for a larger plan (2nd show etc.) or purely to stop them from signing elsewhere? Any signings for either WWE or AEW (or even recent ROH) that you think are game changers? Do you think the ratings falling is purely out of people not caring for Edge post-rumble or just not caring in general? Thanks Sean!

Draculala

Was Rhea called Up? What’s the latest on buzz on the future of NXT regarding USA or Peacock?

Shane Richardson

I'm sure this is happening to a lot of people but have EVIL and Io seen each other since the pandemic hit?

Kevin Steets

Have WWE given up on Velveteen Dream or are they hoping the dust will settle on everything and possibly repackage him?

Ronan C

What Wrestlemania match that almost happened do you most wish had happened at Wrestlemania?

Ronan C

Have there been any updates on what is going on with AOP?

Reid Greenspan

Saw a Superbowl ad for a product that you might be interested in reaching out to for potential sponsorship. Dr. Squatch for men. Wanted to throw it your way. As a kid, was there a wrestler that you were scared of or hated? I.e I was terrified of Andre the giant. What day do you think AEW second show will be on?

Raul Ortega

Do you have any idea what’s going on with Aleister Black?

Luke Jaggers

What is the mindset behind having champions lose championships for a month or less, thus interrupting a longer run? For example, Bayley, Asuka, and Drew. Their reigns would be THAT much more impressive without the pointless breaks in their reigns.

Dev W.

Now that she’s already beat Nia in a Tables match, do you still see Lana winning the women’s tag titles with Naomi? Where would you like to see the story go?

Dev W.

Will a women’s dusty classic/tag title win ultimately end up in the call up of Dakota and Raquel?

Dev W.

Do you still think Mandy and Dana have a bright future as a tag team? With the way they’ve been booked recently I can’t see them getting near the titles anytime soon. Now that Mandy has improved in the ring I’d love to have her back as a singles competitor to see what she can really do.

Becky Dayecarter

Excited for the new MLB The Show? If you do a career mode which position do you usually play?

Matt Payne

1. (Only answer if comfortable, if not I don't need an answer.) I remember at Starrcast, you had a brief "run-in" with a certain manager in NXT over something so ridiculous on her end, while everything seemed great with her boyfriend and Fightful. Has that relationship been mended since they've joined NXT? 2. Who do you expect next to cross over from NJPW to AEW, not necessarily who you would want but who would make sense logistically during the pandemic? 3. What do you do with KO after Elimination Chamber, looks like that's where they're going and would hate for them not to prominently position him in Mania.

''Avery Dunn''

Thoughts on Lio Rush holding two belts now one for MLW and AAA?

Matt Payne

Which other titles do you expect to have an Elimination Chamber match since there's literally zero build up for any (except maybe an IC)?

Matt Payne

1. I know the Super Bowl just happened, but do you know if WWE and the NFL have been in contact about best ways to have fans at Raymond James Stadium? 2. With the forbidden door being open, TK mentioned 6 man tags possibly coming this year. Do you know will these be new titles, or do you think he was maybe teasing at the NEVER titles coming over? 3. Fully understand if you can't/won't because of sourcing, etc. so if this isn't ok, just skip this one. Can you shoot softly on Corey Graves? Something makes me feel like you two would get along really well.

Ray Callahan Jr

1. I don’t think I’ve seen ROH make an announcement regarding him, but do you know the status of Dalton Castle? I thought I read somewhere his contract was expiring. 2. Do you see Paige VanZant going the pro wrestling route anytime soon? Seems like she would be a slam dunk to succeed, especially in the WWE. 3. Do you see a Takeover taking place during Wrestlemania week? Or is WWE limiting things to just the 2-day ‘Mania?

Paul Anthony Moss

Just wanted to come back and say thanks for all the laughs you and Fightful have given me through these hard times.

NateF_81

I have been watching Lucha Underground again. I can't get over how good there production was especially camera work. Do you have any idea how big of a production they had?

NateF_81

Could Karen Q be the tian sha character

Shawn Garner

Who do you think gets called up after mania

Shawn Garner

How long do you think it will before we get full arena live crowds again

Shawn Garner

Is there anyone that have been with fightful since day one? Do you feel like you are not able to have many opinions on what will happen with people as that will be taken as news by people?

Cameron Hutton

Hey Sean, people including Jimmy van keep questioning the financial benefits for aew working with impact and nwa, but surely this isn't about profit? could this just be a case of a megarich wrestling fanatic enjoying being able to make something what he views as the best rather than doing it to line his own pocket as he has other ventures for that purpose... Almost similar to Jimmy's attitude to fightful? 2. On that note, how much difference do you think aews partnerships will have on luring wrestlers away from wwe? 3. You may have answered this somewhere already, but what are your predictions for the aew women's eliminator, and who do you think the surprise winners might be?

Ben Williams

1. Give it to me straight SRS did Blake Christian sign with WWE? 2. What have been the thoughts of former NWA wrestlers (Zicky Dice, Dani Jordyn, Ricky Starks & Thunder Rosa) on NWA ever coming back? It seems like they’re gonna have to reach deep 3. When will be the next WWE performance centre try out and who do they have there eye on in terms of indie talent?

Zach Ayman

Hi Sean I find it so cool that wrestlers like Luther who watch Fightful & watch the distraction. Is there any more that also watch reviews & the distraction that is common knowledge? Since your a former QuizzleMania Champion, I take part in Fan QuizzleMania, any training advice that you can give? Have a nice day & FTF ❤️

JJ Gyllenhaal

1. Do you think the NJPW/Roku deal is a letdown? I'm speaking as someone who doesn't use Roku because I use other streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, PlutoTV and I wonder if it's worth looking into. 2. Is there a possibility that Double or Nothing could still happen in Vegas or not? This weekend it'll be a year since I bought tickets for the event and I never requested for a refund after it got delayed to 2021. 3. Is there a chance that WWE will try to change things up and we might have new champs going into WrestleMania?

Sheila Antonio

1) any updates on AOP and where do you think is best fit for them whenever they sign? 2) do you think the Dusty Cup has too much "odd pairing" in its history, especially with the winners of it in the past? 3) with Cutler's firing for missing tapings and the backlash on Twitter, any backstage heat with Kacy Catanzaro based on recent social media posts?

Jake Schwall

You reported that Jessamyn Duke is primarily focusing on creating content for UpUpDownDown. Any idea if UpUpDownDown was a factor in contract negotiations for Cesaro as he has become a huge part of the channel?

anakinjmt

At this point, I can only see Roman losing the title via a cash in on the Raw or Smackdown after Mania next year. Do you think the Roman storyline can go that long or should they aim to get the title off of him sometime this year?

anakinjmt

Will Wrestlemania just have live fans, or will there be Thunderdome fans as well?

anakinjmt

1. Any chance that Nick Aldis moves on from the NWA? He hardly has been doing anything ever since the pandemic started. 2. Are you hoping that GCW will take the proper protocols so they can safely put shows for Mania weekend?

Jake from the Windy City

Since Sammy G said he was leaving dailys place for a while do you think we could see him on Strong or Impact ?

Manuel Rosales