Cesaro update
Rumors are swirling about the former Cesaro.
Claudio Castagnoli left WWE earlier this year, and hasn't appeared for signings or wrestling appearances since. Now, many fans are hopeful he'll b...
2022-06-25 19:26:15 +0000 UTC View Post
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Alex's SOUR GRAPS: SmackDown 6/24--Co-Existence
The night began with both Drew and Sheamus in the MITB match.
It ended with both Drew and Sheamus in the MITB match.
In between, they did the most random crap p...
2022-06-25 04:14:43 +0000 UTC View PostSmackdown Plans
Fightful has learned the following plans for tonight's Smackdown, subject to change.
- Drew McIntyre promo, set to include Paul Heyman & Sheamus
- MITB Qualifier: Sami Zayn vs. Shin...
2022-06-24 23:28:08 +0000 UTC View PostPotential Spoiler for angle on tonight's Smackdown
Tonight's Smackdown is pushing towards Money in the Bank, but the Natalya vs. Ronda Rousey angle will feature.....a segment.
As of Thursday, plans called for a wrestler to appear on Smackdown...
2022-06-24 21:27:26 +0000 UTC View PostMiro on his contract, injury, return and more
Fightful spoke to Miro for a new interview, and he cast some light on his AEW deal and return.
Miro said that he'd tweaked his hamstring and was going to take a little time off last year. How...
2022-06-24 21:03:03 +0000 UTC View PostCoexisting After Dark with Rob & Maggie w/ Ryan of @MarkOrderPod 6/24/22
@MarkOrderPod is the special guest for this week's Coexisting After Dark with Rob & Maggie
Figure Haul: The Rock, Sid, Sable
A look at a wide array of .........you guessed it....BCAs!!
2022-06-24 16:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostKenny Omega Notes: Forbidden Door, AEW Game, Ospreay, Injuries
Fightful spoke to Kenny Omega for a new interview, one of his first in the seven months he's been absent from AEW.
He pinpointed a match with Okada in the G1 Semifinals as when he developed v...
2022-06-24 02:25:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys! Q&A time
Guidelines
- I will try to answer the questions I know. Your question isn't wasted if I don't. It shows me what I need t...
2022-06-23 18:56:06 +0000 UTC View PostMore on Ric Flair's Last Match, Original Plan, Interpromotional match.
Ric Flair's last match is planned, and as of now, Ricky Steamboat is not involved as originally hoped.
We're told the working plan is a tag team match, and there are names in mind, but we hav...
2022-06-23 18:54:14 +0000 UTC View PostSome wrestlers were surprised they were included in WWE 2K22
The WWE 2K22 roster reveal ahead of its release earlier this year caught some people by surprise -- specifically some people on the roster.
Fightful has spoken to several members of the WWE 2...
2022-06-22 22:41:58 +0000 UTC View PostMLW founder recounts MJF asking to restructure his contract.
Much has been made of MJF's contract status, and we got a look at how he's handled this in the past.
When asking those in MLW about the contract he'd signed before coming to Major League Wres...
2022-06-22 18:28:51 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select Retro Review ROH and NJPW War of the Worlds (2014) w/ Rob Wilkins
There is no List Goes On today, so in it's place, is a bonus Retro Review!
Rob Wilkins is back with another Fightful Select Retro Review, and today he has Kris Bordine from Music &...
2022-06-22 15:13:37 +0000 UTC View PostLio Rush early interview notes
Fightful spoke to Lio Rush ahead of the release of his new EP, Not Found 2!
We talked to Lio, who confirmed he's still a free agent despite appearing on New Japan Pro Wrestling recently. Lio ...
2022-06-21 22:18:33 +0000 UTC View PostSeveral AEW injury updates
AEW has been battling the injury bug of late.
In addition to numerous top stars that had already been reported as being sidelined, there are a couple more out of action.
Lee Johnson h...
Talent reaction to Bruce Prichard in, Johnny Ace out of talent relations role
Bruce Prichard in, Johnny Ace out as Head of Talent Relations in WWE.
Fightful can confirm that WWE talent were notified of the change, with John Laurinaitis on administrative leave from the ...
2022-06-21 04:42:18 +0000 UTC View PostAlex's SOUR GRAPS: Raw 6/20 -- Watch Out For That Next Step
Vince made a surprise appearance on Raw, to tell us something we already know, and I guess to rub all of our noses in the fact that he thinks he's entirely bulletproof.
Everything else ...
2022-06-21 03:55:24 +0000 UTC View PostRAW Plans, including major change to title match
Below are the WWE Raw plans, subject to change
- Bianca Belair promo. We've been told that Rhea Ripley is out of Money in the Bank, and will be replaced
- Top Contender match: Alexa Bli...
2022-06-20 23:37:44 +0000 UTC View PostSRS Backstage Report Podcast (6/20): Vince McMahon, Orton, Lesnar, Hardy,
- Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, more
- Talent reacts to Vince McMahon investigation
- AEW tag team scene changes
- Jeff Hardy
- Sasha Banks
- Backstage news
...
2022-06-20 17:03:33 +0000 UTC View PostSome tentative WWE Raw plans
Fightful Select have learned some tentative plans for tonight's episode of WWE Raw, which are very clearly subject to change.
Early indicators were that Alexa Bliss, Carmella, Riddle, MVP, Th...
2022-06-20 14:11:30 +0000 UTC View PostTons of Raw & Smackdown backstage news and notes!
Fightful learned the following producers for WWE Raw June 13:
- Montez Ford vs. Jimmy Uso: Jamie Noble & Joe Hennig
- Seth Rollins interview: Michael Hayes
- Becky Lynch vs. D...
2022-06-19 22:24:47 +0000 UTC View PostWhy Raw wrestlers have to camp out in the ring 15 minutes before the main event, reactions
Long wait times are the norm for WWE superstars if they're in the main event, and they don't seem to like it.
The down time between the start of an entrance to the beginning of the match regu...
2022-06-19 22:00:46 +0000 UTC View PostTsukasa Fujimoto Interview Notes
Fightful's Scott Edwards (@ScottEWrestling) spoke with Tsukasa Fujimoto for a new interview.
Fujimoto has been on a sabbatical the past six weeks and told Edwards that she is getting some res...
2022-06-19 21:34:09 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select Exclusive Impact Wrestling Slammiversary Pre-Show 4:30pm ET
Join Rob Wilkins for the Impact Wrestling Slammiversary Pre-Show! Rob goes over tonight's card and gives his predictions at 4:30 pm ET
2022-06-19 20:24:28 +0000 UTC
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Backstage notes from Slammiversary (UPDATED)
Fightful will have several notes from behind the scenes at Slammiversary
- We're told to expect "multiple" surprises tonight.
- Father James Mitchell is backstage, and set for Sunday'...
Update on original plans for AEW Triple Threat Ladder match
In the days that followed the ladder match on Dynamite, reports emerged that the Hardy Boyz weren't even planned to actually compete in the match.
Bryan Alvarez reported two days following th...
2022-06-19 01:28:31 +0000 UTC View PostMore on Vince McMahon's mood, backstage atmosphere at WWE Smackdown
In the day that followed, numerous WWE talent at Smackdown reached out to Fightful to offer detail on Vince McMahon's demeanor at the show.
One Smackdown talent said they were expecting an ev...
2022-06-18 20:34:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Alex & Kate's SOUR GRAPS: SmackDown 6/17--In Case Of Emergency, Brock Glass
So. What do you guys wanna talk about?
Is it MadCap?
It's MadCap, isn't it?
Alex & Kate will discuss MadCap, AND OTHER STUFF MAYBE I GUESS. &nb...
2022-06-18 04:35:09 +0000 UTC View Post