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Another match discussed for AEW Double or Nothing

We're told AEW might not be done adding matches to Double or Nothing.

It was announced this week that Sting will not be traveling to Double or Nothing weekend after sustaining an injury, but ...

RJ City Notes

Fightful interviewed RJ City, and while we'd like to give you some early notes, we don't usually speak about anything of note.

RJ stated that he did not know Tony Khan was going to mention hi...

The List AND YA GIRL Goes On 5/25

SRS & Denise keep the party rolling!!

Video: https://youtu.be/84xIGt7zQDQ

Killer Kross had talks with AEW, was planned for singles match

W. Morrissey wasn't the only person who was pitched to be a part of the Wardlow/MJF storyline.

Morrisey had an impressive showing on the May 4 episode of AEW Dynamite that saw him lose to War...

Segment cut from WWE Raw

The May 23 edition of WWE Raw was slated to have a little bit more on the show.

We're told that WWE United States Champion Theory and Mustafa Ali were set for a segment on WWE Raw, but it end...

SRS Backstage Report Podcast (5/24): Sasha & Naomi, Stephanie McMahon, more

Topics

- TONS of Sasha Banks & Naomi news

- Stephanie McMahon leave of absence from WWE

- A bunch of Tessa Blanchard- WOW Updates

- Segment cut from Raw

- OVW/Netf...

MLW News: Samoan Swat Team, Merch Sellers, Enzo, SAT, More!

Major League Wrestling had a successful run in Philadelphia, with the show selling out after the walk-up. Fightful Select has learned a lot more news emerging from the events.

The new Samoan ...

Alex's Sour Graps: Raw 5/23--Dis-Appointment Television

RKBro might be done, Bobby got outsmarted by Omos, Veer is a foreign heel without a foreign accent, Alexa seems pretty sane now, Seth ruined a perfectly mid Cody vs Miz match, and someho...

WWE Raw plans tonight

Fightful Select has learned the following plans for WWE Raw, subject to change

- Riddle in ring promo

- Riddle & Street Profits vs. Usos & Sami Zayn

- Lashley's All Mighty...

Update On Sasha Banks and Naomi, Their Suspension, Misconceptions

Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of WWE Raw last week, and were indefinitely suspended by the company.

To clarify a rumor that emerged today, it was reiterated to us by numerous talent and st...

Fightful Weekender (5/22): IWTV, GCW, LA FIGHTS, NXT UK, NXT LEVEL UP, MLW, NWA, BTE

STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!

Topics:

- Show to watch on IWTV - AIW: "Gauntlet For The Gold 15"

- SOUTHEAST FIRST: "Uncharted Territory S4 E2" result...

News on upcoming Reelz wrestling content

Reelz is producing even more wrestling content.

Reelz has been in the wrestling business of late, producing "Autopsy" documentaries for air on their networks. We're told that's far from the o...

Backstage News, WWE Raw & Smackdown Producers

Fightful has learned the following producers for WWE Raw from May 16:

- Bobby Lashley vs. Omos: Adam Pearce

- Mustafa Ali vs. Veer: Abyss

- Riddle vs. Jimmy Uso: Michael Hayes &am...

Logjam of talent hoping to work NJPW

New Japan Pro Wrestling is still a heavily sought out destination, as indicated by wrestlers aching to do work with them. Finally, we got word that New Japan is starting to see American talent trav...

Figure Haul: MINT ON CARD ECW + and embarrassing story

SRS is a bad judge of big head little head, but he's got some cool figures

Sean Ross Sapp AMA

Hey guys, SRS here. Not a lot of wrestling this weekend, so I'm gonna do a text AMA here for subscribers.

Ask away. I won't have answer to everything but I'll try!

Alex's SOUR GRAPS: SmackDown 5/20-- Suspension & Disbelief

SmackDown finally did this damn Tag Unification Match, and of course there was a dodgy finish that sets up a rematch.  

Nothing else of note happened on SmackDown, except LA Knight has a...

Update on Sasha Banks and Naomi coming

It looks as if Sasha Banks and Naomi's situations will be addressed.

After walking out during WWE Raw Monday, we've heard little about Sasha Banks and Naomi's status with the company.

S...

Smackdown Plans For Tonight

Fightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's Smackdown, subject to change

- Roman Reigns, The Usos, Paul Heyman and Sami Zayn are planned for a promo

- Shinsuke Nakamur...

More On Stephanie McMahon's Leave From WWE

Stephanie McMahon revealed that she was taking time off from WWE Thursday, noting that she was focusing on her family. 

Around the office, there were plenty of people who were caught off...

Coexisting After Dark with Rob and Maggie - Special Guest Lillie Alexandra

Rob and Maggie are back with another new Fightful Select Exclusive Coexisting After Dark!   They have a plan in place that we think everyone will enjoy! They will have a new guest every F...

Lots more on Tessa Blanchard-WOW issues

Tessa Blanchard is not figured into WOW's plans, although we haven't been told officially she's been fired. Fightful first learned about issues between Tessa Blanchard and WOW in mid-April, but tho...

SRS Q&A Podcast (5/19): Danielson, Johnny, AEW Backstage, Etc

- Bryan Danielson update

- Rumors of AEW CHAOS~!

- ROH

- Johnny Elite

- Sasha Banks & Naomi

- Tyler Breeze

- Konosuke Takeshita

- MJF

- OVW

Stephanie McMahon taking leave of absence from WWE

Stephanie McMahon will be taking a leave of absence from WWE

Fightful had heard rumblings that Stephanie had been less involved in WWE of late. Those that we spoke to around the situation qui...

Jonathan Gresham done with IMPACT Wrestling for now, more notes

Fightful spoke with ROH World Champion Jonathan Gresham ahead of Modern Age Grappling on May 22.

He specified that Terminus shows will continue, but that's a collaborative effort between he a...

SRS Q&A Time

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 to ask around about.

- 1 question per...

OVW Lands Reality Series On Major Streaming Platform

Ohio Valley Wrestling is nearing what would be their biggest deal since their WWE departure in 2008.

Fightful Select has learned that the promotion is nearing the announcement of a...

RECKLESS SPECULATION PODCAST For List Goes On 5/18

SRS and Jimmy Van keep things rolling by talking about the Jokers!

- The Jokers

- AEW and upfronts

- Mustafa Ali

- Ric Flair's return

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Backstage Reactions To Sasha Banks & Naomi Walking Out

There are numerous staff and talent that we've heard from about the situation, ranging across the board. 

One talent indicated that they often see criticism of WWE's handling of champion...