AEW is taping a series of shows throughout this week, which requires the use of plenty of extras (indie wrestlers and trainees not signed by AEW used as ringside fans and enhancement talent). We mentioned yesterday that "Captain" Shawn Dean was charged with coordinating those extras as a part of ...
2021-05-13 16:43:36 +0000 UTC View PostZelina Vega, also known as Thea Trinidad was at the WWE Performance Center on Thursday, May 13. We were told it wasn't just a visit, as she was being filmed for some reason there. Zelina left WWE in November when she was fired for not following third party policies. Her husband Aleister Black als...
2021-05-13 15:02:28 +0000 UTC View PostIn an update on Orange Cassidy, we're told that he's okay now but an audible was called on the fly to adjust the finish of his match with Pac. When it became clear that Orange Cassidy was hurt and trying to fight through it, a change was called that would preserve Cassidy's spot in the AEW Double...
2021-05-13 01:57:16 +0000 UTC View Post"Captain" Shawn Dean has been signed officially by All Elite Wrestling, as they mentioned back in March, but we're told it's not just as a wrestler. He's also serving as AEW's extras coordinator, serving as a liason between the company and extra talent.
2021-05-12 18:38:29 +0000 UTC View PostWe've decided to add some more "retro scoops" after the positive reception to Jeff Jarrett telling us how Randy Savage landed in TNA. It won't come at the expense of anything modern. We asked the Bu...
2021-05-12 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Braun was made to look so strong last night, there's absolutely no way he doesn't lose on Sunday. Jinder Mahal is back, and he brought friends. There were not one, but two Eva Marie vignettes.
Also, Alexa's stuffed doll gave Shayna Baszler the jimmy legs. And no, I am not making that up. 2021-05-12 03:47:43 +0000 UTC View Post
AEW is set to tape AEW Dark and Elevation Tuesday night, a live episode of AEW Dynamite Wednesday, May 12, as well as Dark and Elevation tapings following the show that evening. The company comes back for Dynamite tapings on May 13, with AEW Dark and Elevation tapings prior. Talent has been infor...
2021-05-11 19:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostBobby Lashley (c) vs Drew McIntyre vs Braun Stroman
Bobby Lashley 1/2
Drew McIntyre 7/4
Braun &...
2021-05-11 18:49:35 +0000 UTC View PostAs of this moment, even within the company there isn't a confirmed Summerslam location that talent and staff know about. It's a poorly kept secret that WWE wants fans at the show, but that's been well known within the company for quite a while as they wouldn't be looking at outside venues o...
2021-05-11 17:16:12 +0000 UTC View PostHumberto Carrillo squared off with Sheamus on Raw, and the match went to an abrupt double countout. Carrillo did a sunset flip powerbomb that saw Sheamus land on his knee. Carrillo signaled, and the ref checked on him, leading to the double countout finish that we saw on the air, which wasn't the...
2021-05-11 02:07:34 +0000 UTC View PostMia Yim, also known as Reckoning, was set for a Smackdown debut last week but was pulled from the show, as reported by Ringside News. Fightful has confirmed ...
2021-05-10 19:48:22 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that as of now, the plan for the next NXT Takeover show will be on Sunday, June 13, for the return of NXT Takeover: In Your House. Talent have been made aware of the date, and were told In Your House was the theme for the show.
In Your House returned after a more ...
2021-05-10 18:01:58 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - BEYOND: "Project Reality" *CONTAINS SPOILERS*
- IMPACT (5/6) results
- MLW: "Fusion" (4/28) & (5/5) results
- 205 LIVE (5/7) results
- NXT UK (5/6) results
-...
2021-05-09 22:34:44 +0000 UTC View Post
- Daniel Bryan
- Jordynne Grace
- Killer Kelly
- MLW-WWE
- Impact Wrestling's new names
- WWE tryouts
- Sin Cara, Jeff Jarrett, more
- Injuries, contract updates
2021-05-09 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Last night was SmackDown: Throwback Edition and for the most part, they WWE'd the crap out of it. Lazy, uninspired, incoherent, regurgitating all of the same old jokes. So, pretty much to be expected.
Also Jimmy Uso is back! And with him, there are some great new storyline possibilities! 2021-05-09 03:05:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Sin Cara was brought to the Raw brand shortly before his WWE release, but saw the writing on the wall. You may remember that Sin Cara was accompanied by Catalina Garcia, aka Katrina Perez, which seemed to be a call up for her. However, we're told that's not the case. According to Sin Cara himself...
2021-05-08 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
RETRO REVIEWS ARE BACK!
- Taz vs. Bam Bam
- RVD & Sabu vs. Shinzaki & Hayabusa
- Tanaka vs. Awesome!
- Candido vs. Storm!
- Credible vs. Jerry Lynn
- Dreamer, Sandman, Spike vs. Dudley Boyz
It's a SPECIAL edition of Smackdown, so I'm opening this up to all subscribers to let them know what joy they're missing out on every week
Throwback Smackdown!
WWE held a female set of tryouts on May 6 & 7 in Orlando, and Fightful has learned some more about some of the participants. We've heard there are a dozen participants, and some familiar indie names as well.
Tesha Price- A four year wrestler, she's appeared for WWE in t...
2021-05-07 17:36:39 +0000 UTC View PostWell, as four wise men once said, "It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday." WWE announced a throwback episode of WWE Smackdown tonight, leading many to hope for the return of the fist set that so many loved. Unfortunately, as of noon EST, the original fist was not set up in the arena, and we're...
2021-05-07 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostJordynne Grace revealed on the PWI Podcast that she's signed a new, multi-year extension with IMPACT Wrestling. Fightful has confirmed that deal is a two-year deal which will carry her into May of 2023. We've heard that at least one company was interested, but was under the impression Jordynne wa...
2021-05-07 15:43:39 +0000 UTC View PostTo clear up any confusion, AEW set up the two-rings at the last set of tapings and filmed the matches that aired in hour one of Dynamite this past week. Fans in attendance said the mood was good during that hour.
It seems as if Killer Kelly made a good impression back in November at the IMPACT Wrestling tapings she participated in while in America. Fightful has been told by IMPACT Wrestling sources there was immediate interest in signing Killer Kelly to a contract, but some things had to be worked out bef...
2021-05-07 00:05:54 +0000 UTC View Post
- AEW/NJPW
- Yuji Nagata, Kota Ibushi, more
- Double or Nothing plans
- Salina de la Renta
- Backstage reactions to Blood & Guts
- Comparing wrestlers to NFL draft picks
- Tons of questions answered!
2021-05-06 20:49:51 +0000 UTC View PostWe're told that Darby Allin is "good" after the fillming of him being thrown down the stairs and was expected to make his match with Miro for the AEW TNT Title as planned. Well, as "good" as you can be after being thrown down a flight of stairs.
We followed up about any major injuries in Bl...
2021-05-06 18:19:19 +0000 UTC View Post- The first hour of shows will be shown on the screens for live viewers.
- The second hour is devoted to Blood & Guts and is live
- The audience was told they would be piping crowd noise in to the taped matches from the live crowd. They audience was encouraged to act as normal.
- Th...
- Angel Garza
- Kenny Omega
- Mike Tyson
- METAL. In ya lungs.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT0W1gkIHwQ
2021-05-05 19:46:00 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has spoken with several talent about the expiration of Daniel Bryan's WWE contract, and what they think is in store for the future Hall of Famer. WWE sources indicated that backstage, Bryan didn't make a big deal about his contract expiring, and many only heard it through the grapevine o...
2021-05-05 18:02:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Raw needs to be put in a trash bag.
One WWE Title challenger pinned last week. Another pinned this week. Sheamus's US Title reign has been booked like a possible hate crime. Charlotte is in the title match because of course she is. A needless Women's Tag Title match. A rose was shoved up a ...
2021-05-05 03:54:12 +0000 UTC View Post