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Dr. Britt Baker DMD rumor update
Dr. Britt Baker is off AEW TV....but still in AEW.This week, Jonathan Coachman on this podcast Behind the Turnbuckle:“Alright, so I just got this in real time. You guys know, I’ve just been breaking news left and right, and when it’s in context, I have yet to be wrong,” Coachman teased. “S...
American Gladiators update
American Gladiators is officially rebooted, and with a unique cast of talent.OVW stars J-Rod and Jessie Godderz were set, as well as former wrestler Eric Bugenhagen. In addition, long absent AEW stars Wardlow and Kamille were revealed. This raised eyebrows because longtime WWE star Miz will be hosti...
Answers: Orange Cassidy, Jay White, Other Stuff
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers. ***When will orange cassidy be back?I haven't heard definitive...
WWE Evolve Talent Impressing Officials
An EVOLVE talent has impressed many in WWE.Fightful Select spoke to sources in WWE that indicated that Kali Armstrong has turned heads of late, especially while working the recent EVOLVE tapings. There were people within the company who gave her high marks, as far as saying she could be a “future ...
Alex & Kate's SOUR GRAPS: Raw 6/16 | Shouldering Responsibility
Asuka is back, and that doesn't suck.Everything else, though?Goldberg getting a title match vs Gunther? Sucks.Gunther retreating in fear from Goldberg? Super sucks.Liv dislocating her shoulder during a simple drop toe hold bump? Super DUPER sucks.And we don't even know if The Yeet Man will w...
Fightful Weekender (6/16): JCW, ACTION, REVOLVER, DEFY, DREAMWAVE, MWT, AAA, NWA, WWE EVOLVE
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!- JCW: "recs.sports.pro.wrestling" results- ACTION: "Spin" results- REVOLVER: "Cage Of Horrors 4" results- DEFY: "Vortex" results- DREAMWAVE: "Born For This" results- MWT: "Cole Radrick Benefit Sho...
Another wrestler was considered for American Gladiators
Another pro wrestler was in the running for American Gladiators.Fightful Select reported recently that Jessie Godderz and Rick Boogs were set for the upcoming American Gladiators reboot, which later revealed J Rod, Kamille and Wardlow would also be participating in. However, they weren’t the only ...
Answers: SRS Opinion Edition
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers. ***So I know the chances of this are basically 0% but if there was...
Fightful Report 6/16: SRS Q&A, All In, Contract News
AEW All In directionsOkada/Omega, new titlePrivate PartyDanhausenDamage CTRLRaj Dhesi AroLuchaBangerbros BusIInspirationKiana JamesTNA slapsR-TruthBlake MonroeQ&A at 15:00 - Jamie Hayter. WWE releases, Hayabusa, Orange Cassidy, Karrion Kross, All In, Abyss, TNA x WWE, AAA x TNA, LA Knight, Sting, CM...
AEW injury update
We have a Jamie Hayter update.Hayter had a standout match against Mercedes Mone at AEW Double or Nothing that immediately had fans asking about her physical status.When Fightful reached out, Hayter told us she was okay, and worked an angle with Thekla on that week's Dynamite.Since then, Hayter h...
A very "no duh" story, but here it is!
A foregone conclusion was effectively confirmed.Damage CTRL was quietly disbanded. Fightful Select asked for details behind the decision, and were told that the internal decision was made in early May, when Dakota Kai was officially released. The note to no longer announce the remaining members as ...
SRS Q&A Questions
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Answers: Vanilla Baby, WWE, AAA, Triple H Booking
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers. ***Triple-H’s run as head of creative has seen more long term st...
AroLucha email on dissolution
You all may remember the AroLucha company that we covered and even sarcastically invested in years ago.Last week, Fightful, as investors, got an official notice of dissolution. Within a year of "investing," Fightful was getting requests to also invest in CBD products. The company then tried ...
Answers: Reigns Renegotiations, Four Hour Blocks, Truth
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers. ***A report stated TKO was looking to renegotiate Roman Reigns and...
Private Party update
Private Party are in a contract year and have some big interest. This week, Wrestling Observer noted that the former AEW World Tag Team Champions' contracts are up sooner than later. As of now, we've not heard if injury time had already been added, or if AEW plans to. However, Fightful learn...
Alex's SOUR GRAPS: SmackDown 3rd Hour WatchAlong & Review 6/13 | Club CBGB's
Four qualifying matches for the King & Queen of the Ring.The Wyatts beating Motor City Machine Guns.Cena talking at Cody and Randy. Ron Killings attacking Cena.Hikuleo debuting ... on a dark match before the show.That's what we've got on tap for tonight.Everything sucks. Let's talk about...
Mr Iguana update
Mr. Iguana is finalizing a deal with WWE.The viral sensation made an incredible impression at Worlds Collide, and Fightful was immediately told he'd me making an NXT appearance, which happened this past week. We're also told he and WWE are finalizing a deal with the company that sees him mak...
Possible Spoiler: Long absent WWE star backstage at Smackdown today
Please navigate away if you wish to avoid potential spoilers.Another WWE name is slated to be backstage at WWE Smackdown. Fightful Select has learned that Kiana James was brought in to Lexington, Kentucky, where Smackdown is being held tonight. We've yet to learn if she's planned for the act...
Answers: All In, Separating Shows, Early Start Times
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers. ***With All In now being AEW's biggest PPV of the year, do you...
LIVE: SRS reviews AEW Dynamite and talks news
SRS makes up for missing a show because he doesn't run from the grind!
Ron Killings, Goldberg, Mr. Iguana, Brittnie Brooks, TNA, Willow, Swerve news
TNA was expected to be interested in R-Truth for at least an upcoming appearance before he re-signed with WWE. Tommy Dreamer publicly expressed interest recently as well.Jimmy Jacobs is not back with AEW. There were a number of people inquiring because of an Instagram post promoting last week’s Dy...
How one move in TNA became more policed
A series of slaps at TNA Under Siege ended up contributing to one of the rule changes handed down by the company recently.During the Arianna Grace vs. Tessa Blanchard match, Blanchard delivered a slap to the NXT talent, who then returned one.The next day, a memo went out to TNA talent indicating tha...
Details on a planned AEW All In match
A direction for AEW All In was solidified on AEW Dynamite.The Young Bucks attacked Swerve Strickland, resulting in his longtime friend Will Ospreay coming to his aid and taking a double superkick for him. Those that we spoke to in AEW say that the current direction for All In is indeed Young Bucks v...
Answers: The IInspiration, Ads On Gear, R-Truth
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers. ***Do you think we see the inspiration in WWE again for more then ...
Details on Okada/Omega
Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega is official for all in, with some big stakes. It was revealed on AEW Dynamite that the match would unify the AEW International and Continental Title into the AEW Unified Championship. We were told that this match has been on the table as a tentative plan for almost a ...
Why full matches have been uploaded to AEW Youtube of late.
AEW has finally been releasing some of their most iconic matches on Youtube, and drawing good traffic doing so.Of late, AEW has been posting a number of their biggest, best and most important matches on Youtube. Previously, their catalog wasn't always the easiest to access, especially as it pert...
Familiar wrestlers set for AMERICAN GLADIATORS
A couple of wrestling stars have an upcoming television role.Eric Bugenhagen, formerly known as Rick Boogs has effectively gotten out of pro wrestling, but is certainly remaining pro wrestling-adjacent. Fightful Select has learned that Bugenhagen is currently slated for the upcoming revival of Ameri...
Answers: Rosa/Britt, Mariah May, Dalton Castle
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers. ***Hi Sean, hope all is well. On Busted Open, Thunder Rosa recentl...
Mariah May's new name
Details on Mariah May's new name, if you can't wait.Fightful Select has learned that at least internally, Mariah May's name is listed as "Blake Monroe." Assuming this is real, and not a SWERVESKI, that's what it is.
