Wrestling Observer had reported that Daniel Bryan is slated to be included in the WrestleMania Universal Title Match with Edge and Roman Reigns. Fightful has confirmed this report and learned that this was a creative discussion at least as of the last week of February.
2021-03-22 05:13:50 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned more about the release of Andrade. Sources that we spoke to were surprised to hear of the release, as they were told early last week the release was not expected to be "immediately granted," and spoke of a change of heart over the past week. If there is a 90-day non-compete c...
2021-03-22 04:18:17 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, SRS here. I underwent Lasik Friday, so the "match ratings" through at least the early part of this week will be abbreviated. They will return to normal ASAP.
WWE United States Championship
Riddle (c) defeated Mustafa Ali (w/ Retribution) to retain
6.5/10
As noted over the past week, there were some changes in order for the WWE Hall of Fame.
Fightful has learned a host of Hall of Fame news over the weekend. Batista has been removed from advertising for the Hall of Fame, and Ringside News noted that he was no longer slated for the show. We ca...
2021-03-21 21:59:55 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - LIMITLESS: "Double Vision"
- BEYOND: "Signature Series" (3/18) results
- NEW SOUTH: "2021 HOSS Tournament" results
- NWA: "Back For The Attack" predictions
- IMPACT (3...
2021-03-21 17:09:30 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that there was a recent high level pitch for Retribution, likely leading to a split or fracture of some sort. We've heard that tentative plans were put in order for as early this week. With the nature of WWE programming, this could be nixed completely.
2021-03-21 14:50:50 +0000 UTC View Post
WE'RE IN THE FAST LANE ON THE ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA SO WE SHOULD PROBABLY BOOK SOME MATCHES PRETTY SOON.
Everything is falling into place at the last minute for WrestleMania, because long term booking doesn't exist, and also, WWE chose a racist and his one black friend to be WrestleMania co-...
2021-03-21 02:35:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe DAZN/MLW relationship seems to be going well, and DAZN has some ideas of their own. We're told that DAZN has floated the idea of Major League Wrestling running a show in Hawaii. In addition, MLW is hopeful that if such a show happens, they can get Dragon Gate presence associated with it to do...
2021-03-20 19:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostRidge Holland has been sidelined since a freak accident sidelined him in early October, but we've heard from several wrestlers that he's been rehabbing at the WWE Performance Center the last few months. He's not considered to be anywhere near a return right now. Holland was set for what we were t...
2021-03-20 18:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostYou may have noticed that Ohio State University jokes were a constant joke on Smackdown's show last night. This was for good reason, as Angelo Dawkins is a loud and proud Buckeyes fan, which led to him getting ribbed mercilessly on screen for their loss to Oral Roberts. We're told that this had b...
2021-03-20 13:43:22 +0000 UTC View PostWWE has a busy schedule ahead of WrestleMania, and they're taping some of their WrestleMania week shows. Fightful has learned that the plan as of today is for the WWE go-home show for WrestleMania, the April 9 episode of WWE Smackdown, is actually slated to be taped the week prior. The early sche...
2021-03-19 20:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostWe reported recently that Chelsea Green has signed a new three-year contract with WWE, locking her down through 2023. However, we've also learned that Green has been cleared to return to the ring. ...
2021-03-19 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
We will be LIVE at NOON EST!! Questions will be taken during the broadcast only.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/TsX8J9rl-Kk
2021-03-18 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostFightful reported recently that WWE Hall of Fame ceremonies for 2021 are set to be filmed and edited for their Tuesday broadcast. We also learned this week that the plan is to film is on Tuesday and Thursday the week before the ceremony airs. We're told that the class of inductees will not be exa...
2021-03-18 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
- AEW Revolution PPV buys
- NXT Takeover card
- Jeff Hardy's AEW/WWE comments
- Hogan vs. Austin
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/6Ku8_z-7YB8
2021-03-17 19:45:25 +0000 UTC View PostWe ran an article recently noted some rejected trademarks by WWE. We've reached out to WWE sources in regards to the situation, who cleared up how it works. WWE applies for the trademark without consulting the talent in question. If it ends up getting rejected for lack of written consent from the...
2021-03-17 17:56:00 +0000 UTC View PostOne of the top tag teams in MLW will do battle against one of the best in IMPACT and New Japan Pro Wrestling during WrestleMania weekend.
Fightful has learned that the FinJuice combination of Juice Robinson and David Finlay will carry their newly-won IMPACT Wrestling Tag Team Championships ...
2021-03-17 16:42:39 +0000 UTC View PostIf you've been missing Charly Caruso of late, there's a reason she's been absent from WWE TV. Fightful heard from several sources on Raw that she gained heat backstage after consistently being late to conduct interviews meant for Raw. We're told that there were specific instances with 2021-03-17 15:41:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Last night on RAW, Drew got his revenge on Miz, Bobby put Sheamus in his place, the New Day got new titles and new opponents for WrestleMania, Bad Bunny traded the 24/7 Title for a lunchbox, Asuka got her (violent) groove back, and Mustafa Ali continues to suffer for his art.
But mos...
2021-03-17 02:38:49 +0000 UTC View PostThe on-sale date for WrestleMania tickets has been moved back, which many wrestlers in the company have told us that they saw coming. Some WWE talent told Fightful that ahead of the planned on-sale date of Tuesday, they weren't given any information as far as how to procure tickets for friends an...
2021-03-16 16:31:00 +0000 UTC View PostThere will be some significant changes to NXT this week, Fightful has learned. Some talent have been contacted and told to quarantine, and others have been pulled from the show altogether. Fightful has told there is fear of another breakout in NXT after a meeting/event took place on Thursday in w...
2021-03-15 17:48:39 +0000 UTC View PostFightful spoke with Thunder Rosa, who clarified the status of her Combate Americas deal. She noted that she's still under contract with them until September, and fully expects to fight for them before then. While NWA is supportive of the deal, she said that she's not had any conversations w...
2021-03-15 04:26:33 +0000 UTC View Post
- Andrade
- Vince McMahon upset
- AEW explosion news
- Johnny Ace is back
- ROH protocol
- Major MLW match planned
- IMPACT tapings
- ROH talent meeting
- WWE Signings
- Rhett Titus
- WWE HOF
- Injuries, contracts
2021-03-15 01:01:10 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Shows to watch on IWTV - NEW SOUTH: "2021 HOSS Tournament" (Night 1 & 2)
- BEYOND: "Signature Series" (3/11) results
- IMPACT "Sacrifice" results
- MLW: "Fusion" (3/10) results
- ROH (3/5...
2021-03-14 19:25:52 +0000 UTC View PostVince McMahon has gotten particular about wrestler safety again in the pandemic. Fightful was told that there was a particular incident of a wrestler or staff member at amusement parks unmasked weeks back that set Vince McMahon off after he had made it clear he wanted wrestlers taking more precau...
2021-03-14 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
SRS UPDATE: The audio has been fixed!
SmackDown sucks again.
It was pretty good for a while there, but not anymore. Not even Roman can save it.
Reginald continues to be the most important person in both Women's Divisions, and Nia is his Sugar Mama. It's somehow even w...
2021-03-14 03:07:36 +0000 UTC View PostWWE announced that their Hall of Fame class would include 2020 and 2021, which led many to wonder what kind of run time would result. Sources indicated to Fightful this week that the plan as of Molly Holly's HOF announcement was to pre-tape the show in some capacity. It isn't ideal, but something...
2021-03-13 21:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostIMPACT Wrestling returns to filming in Nashville on Monday, March 15 and films for several days. The roster will also return in April for Rebellion and subsequent tapings, in which will feature Kenny Omega. The members of the team that we've spoken to say that they like the nearly-monthly tapings...
2021-03-13 18:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostWrestling Inc reported today that Andrade asked for his WWE release recently. Ringside News also correctly reported that he isn't figured into the creative plans as of right now. Fightful spoke with WWE sources who said they expected this for quite a while, and based on what they heard, it wasn't...
2021-03-12 20:49:38 +0000 UTC View Post
- Advertising vs. surprise announcements
- Ten, Maki Itoh, Paul Wight, Anthony Ogogo, Mickie James, Io Shirai
- Funniest interview
- Lashley's reign
- WWE announce team
- NXT Women's Tag Team Titles
- ROH women's division
- Call-ups
- Andrade
...
2021-03-12 19:01:52 +0000 UTC View Post