Raw is unwatchable at this point.
We all know it. THEY know it.
Nothing will change. Everything sucks.
Let's talk about it.
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2021-06-02 04:14:15 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that WWE is planning more cost-cutting, possibly as early as this week. We've spoken with WWE sources all across the company that have major names that were being considered for the cuts. There is an ongoing list, though in the recent past, WWE has changed their mind on cutti...
2021-06-02 03:56:56 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that NXT had plans in order for Adam Cole to return after he wasn't on the program at all in May. We haven't been told what the creative plan is for Adam Cole, but that as of last week, they were hoping to have him back for tonight's show if possible, and soon if not. We're t...
2021-06-01 23:40:10 +0000 UTC View PostIf you were wondering if Alexander Wolfe knew about his WWE contract expiring ahead of his Imperium split, he didn't. He told Fightful it came as a surprise, but he'd let WWE know he would prefer to return to Europe and work for the company there. He had brief discussions with 2021-06-01 20:18:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Dave Meltzer reported today that both Awesome Kong and Shanna had not had their AEW deals renewed. Fightful had heard as far back as April to not expect Shanna back in the company, and there were some issues with her and some of the other wrestlers, namely extras and how they felt treated by her....
2021-06-01 18:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostSRS reviews AEW Double or Nothing FROM A CAR, talking the live experience!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/0M1yw80ea_I
2021-06-01 01:06:49 +0000 UTC View PostStadium Stampede took place at AEW's Double or Nothing, but were told most of it filmed Thursday, with additional footage Friday. Those we heard from said Urban Meyer was happy to do the cameo and appeared to enjoy himself on set. The editing process was put over as it was a pretty swift turnarou...
2021-05-31 15:12:19 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - PARADIGM: "Terminal Combat"
- 205 LIVE (5/28) results
- NXT UK (5/27) results
- IMPACT (5/27) results
- MLW Open Draft - Round 2
- NWA: "Powerrr" (5/25) results<...
2021-05-30 19:21:20 +0000 UTC View Post
- Call-Ups
- Eva Marie plans
- Stadium Stampede
- Adnan Virk
- Kevin Dunn
- EC3
- IMPACT tapings
- Logan Paul
- EVOLVE tapings
- Wrestlemania notes
- EJ Nduka
- Tom Phillips
- Contracts, injuries.
2021-05-30 16:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe two night WrestleMania seems to be a hit, at least with the talent and staff we've spoken to. Talent that Fightful heard back from enjoyed the two night move, citing the lack of crowd exhaustion as a huge benefit. It was also speculated among talent that WWE avoiding the announcement of a cer...
2021-05-30 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
NOTE: Audio will be uploaded a few days late. Sorry for the inconvenience
SmackDown has been a better show overall, but if you take away all of the stuff related to the Roman Reigns & The Usos storyline, it's basically just blue-tinted two-hour Raw.
Everything not Roman-related i...
2021-05-30 02:28:25 +0000 UTC View PostWe've had more inquiries than usual about Michael Cole, even in the weeks following WrestleMania, asking if there was any heat on him regarding the gaffe in the night 1 main event of the show. When we asked immediately following the show and subsequently, were told there was no heat on him and it...
2021-05-29 19:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostLogan Paul got booed heavily, and WWE read the room very well by having Kevin Owens hit him with a Stunner. We've heard from WWE staff that Logan Paul had been very easy to work with throughout the p...
2021-05-29 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs teased on Twitter tonight, Fightful has learned from WWE sources that they're hoping they can bring Cardi B in as a host for the show. We have not been told if it is a done deal, but as of yesterday a location was not definite.
2021-05-29 01:29:42 +0000 UTC View PostAnother one we'll be posting publicly due to the nature of the situation, but Fightful has learned that unfortunately Josiah Williams was a part of the WWE cuts this week. He's appeared on various digital properties and did the theme music for Cameron Grimes
2021-05-28 15:45:46 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that IMPACT Wrestling has already reached out to multiple WWE releases from this past April, though we haven't confirmed whether or not they have firm contracts or deals in place. Last year, IMPACT also reached out to the Good Brothers within 15 minutes of their releases, and...
2021-05-28 15:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys, my LIVE q&a starts at NOON EST!
How it works:
At noon EST, I'll go live. Drop a question in the youtube chat there. I'll answer for about a half hour. I don't care how many questions you ask, we'll get to whichever ones I have the most info on to make it as newsworthy as...
2021-05-28 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostIn an update on this year's Summerslam, there were still a lot of wheels in motion regarding the date, and actual location. The varying reports that we've seen regarding locations have all seemingly been true at some point, but there was much back and forth over where and when the show should act...
2021-05-27 19:27:12 +0000 UTC View PostEva Marie's return to WWE has many questioning what the plan is for her after her vignettes. Fightful has been told the working plan isn't for her to wrestle, but to use as a vehicle to help get another female talent over. The deal to bring Eva Marie in was worked on for a long time before her vi...
2021-05-27 16:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThis is about to hit the main Fightful site, but wanted to pass it along to subscribers. Fightful has learned that longtime WWE announcer Tom Phillips was let go from the company this week. He'd been with WWE for almost nine years. We'll have more as things progress.
2021-05-27 15:33:15 +0000 UTC View Post
- Eva Marie
- WWE layoffs
- VEGAS AND JACKSONVILLE
2021-05-26 19:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostAdnan Virk left WWE in what the company called a "mutual" departure during another round of cuts. After only seven weeks, the partnership was terminated, and we were told the company was hoping to keep it amicable. Both sides, we're told, were very aware that the situation wasn't working out, and...
2021-05-26 17:30:57 +0000 UTC View PostEC3's The Narrative features talent from AEW, IMPACT, ROH, MLW, NWA, and that participated in WWE tryouts. Fightful inquired about how they got all those moving parts to work, and were told that some competitors on the May 27 show had to be cleared, while others didn't require it. There were some...
2021-05-26 15:34:53 +0000 UTC View Post
WWE makes you watch a 22-minute match, knowing all the while that they plan to do a non-finish and then make you watch the same match AGAIN, NEXT WEEK, and expect you to trust them that "This Time, It Will Be Different."
WWE thinks you are a sucker.
Also, they do the same distraction ...
2021-05-26 04:00:54 +0000 UTC View PostFor those of you attending AEW Double or Nothing live, Stadium Stampede is said to have a "significant live element to it." Sources we spoke to wouldn't give away exactly what that means, but said that it would be a "unique live experience." Last year's Stadium Stampede was completely pre-taped.&...
2021-05-25 19:42:07 +0000 UTC View PostEC3 was recently hospitalized for what he said was cellulitis that led to stenosis. As a result, he confirmed to Fightful that he was not at the latest Ring of Honor tapings, as they encouraged him to heal up and not be in the bubble.
2021-05-25 19:35:01 +0000 UTC View PostNOTE: We ask that aggregators and news sites wait until the interview drops at Noon EST for full context to his comments, which we'll have transcribed. We're in the process of editing the interview
Fightful spoke with EJ Nduka for an interview, where he clarified a few things. He said that ...
2021-05-24 22:25:56 +0000 UTC View PostIf you were excited to see Rik Boogz on WWE Smackdown, and just a new face in general, you're in luck. Fightful has been informed that there are plans for additional call-ups to Raw and Smackdown, including talent from both NXT and NXT UK. We aren't sure when or how many, but we've told that tale...
2021-05-24 19:07:11 +0000 UTC View PostI'm about to post this publicly, but wanted to specify that talent and WWE officials have debunked any rumors to me that Keith Lee has been released
2021-05-24 01:39:21 +0000 UTC View Post
- WWE tryouts
- WWE releases, Drake Wuertz
- Allysin Kay
- Chelsea Green
- Miz
- Johnny Gargano
- Zombies
- Jinder Mahal
- IMPACT news
- Don Callis out as IMPACT VP
- Injury updates
- Contracts
2021-05-23 22:57:47 +0000 UTC View Post