Brian Cage is All Elite, and he’s staying that way.
Fightful Select has learned that ROH Six-Man Tag Team Champion Brian Cage put pen to paper this week, and signed a long-term, multi-year deal to remain with All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor. Tony Khan told Fightful after ROH Supercard of Honor that he was hoping...
2023-04-11 19:01:09 +0000 UTC View PostScott Edwards is back for another edition of the Select Style podcast as he covers the beginning of AJPW's Champion Carnival round-robin tournament and closes out the show by reviewing NJPW's Sakura Genesis.
Here are all the promotions discussed:
- STARDOM
- TJPW
- NOAH
- DRAGONGATE
- AJPW
- DDT
- NJPW...
- Fanatics had a big presence at WrestleMania as a part of their deal with WWE. We're told that the deal has been a huge one for Fanatics and they've been very happy with WWE sales.
- Bloodline related Fanatics merch was said to have done incredibly well.
- MLW are being represented by Range Media Partners a...
2023-04-11 16:26:17 +0000 UTC View PostAlex is sick as a dog, but we're doing this show anyway, because although plans may change, the Sourness stays the same.
There was a non-sensical heel turn at the end of a terrible match, and a "root for me because I'm the right kind of loser" promo from Cody Rhodes. And Dominik continues to be the absolute D...
2023-04-11 02:41:36 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following plans for WWE Raw.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers and don't post a screenshot of the entire rundown on social media. If you do, you have to personally show up at every SRS wrestling appearance and make noise so he doesn't get roasted on social media.
- Re...
2023-04-10 23:38:15 +0000 UTC View PostEric Young is under WWE contract.
Many readers asked about the status of the former IMPACT World Champion on our Q&A this week, and we can confirm that he’s with WWE and has been for quite some time.
Young was recruited back in an wrestling capacity in 2022 by Triple H’s new regime just a few months after ...
2023-04-10 19:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post- WWE employees we spoke to were still in "wait and see" mode after Friday's Smackdown, as Vince McMahon wasn't there. However, we're told McMahon had plans that were made before the WWE-Endeavor deal. We haven't learned of his involvement tonight as of yet.
- We're told that Westin Blake, the former Wesley Blake, is in...
2023-04-10 16:27:01 +0000 UTC View PostDynamite Producers
- Ricky Starks, Jay White, Juice Robinson: Jerry Lynn
- House of Black vs. Best Friends: Dustin Rhodes
- Riho vs. Jamie Hayter: BJ Whitmer
- Acclaimed and 2pointO: "Jon"
- MJF Day: Pat Buck
- Komander vs. Sammy Guevara: Sonjay Dutt & Sarah Stock
- Hook vs. Ethan...
2023-04-10 01:16:57 +0000 UTC View Post- WWE Draft
- Vince McMahon
- AEW All In
- WEMBLEY
- NJPW
- Sanada
- More supershows?
- Injury updates
2023-04-09 23:45:10 +0000 UTC View PostHey 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 subscriber
- No "are you a fan of?" "fantasy book this" "top 5" or "favorite" questions please! We try to keep these as new...
2023-04-09 19:32:57 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back to review the GCW Collective on this edition of the WEEKENDER!
Recaps for:
- Santino Bros. Wrestling: California Love
- Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9
- DDT Goes Hollywood 2023
- For The Culture 4
- Jimmy Lloyd's D-Generation F, 2023
- GCW vs DDT
- Joey Janel...
2023-04-09 18:18:14 +0000 UTC View PostSantana hasn't been seen in AEW in nearly a year, but he's still with the company.
The former LAX member had a private falling out with his longtime tag team partner Ortiz, and had already been teaming with him less when an unfortunate ACL injury took place in the Blood N Guts match. Prior to that, Santana had been publ...
2023-04-09 17:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostProducers
- Sheamus & Brawling Brutes vs. Gunther and Imperium: Abyss
- Ricochet vs. Ivar: Adam Pearce
- Natalya & Shotzi vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez: TJ Wilson
- Triple H and Judgment Day: Shawn Daivari
- Rey Mysterio & Santos Escobar vs. Judgment Day: Shawn Daivari
-...
2023-04-08 23:45:46 +0000 UTC View PostWe haven't seen new hires from WWE in 2023, after a very busy 2022.
WWE picked up over a dozen talent after Triple H gained control following Vince McMahon's retirement. However, since Vince McMahon forced his way back into the company in December 2022, there have been no main roster hires that have been publicly reveal...
2023-04-08 23:06:23 +0000 UTC View PostBy Rob Sutter, first seen in FightfulMag.com issue 4
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In 1998, I was introduced to the world of wrestling video games with WCW/nWo Revenge for the Nintendo 64. This opened my mind to a genre that has stayed with me throughout my adult life. However, as I pl...
2023-04-08 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned the following SmackDown plans, subject to change
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers and do not screenshot and repost the full rundown, but summaries are fine.
- Sheamus & Brawling Brutes vs. Gunther & Imperium
- A recap package of Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar ...
Coexisting After Dark w/ Rob & Maggie is back, and our special guest is Robert DeFelice.
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rmLguNU-bs
2023-04-07 20:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe WWE Draft was set to happen late last year, but then got moved.
A draft that would have effectively reset the rosters for the new Triple H regime was rumored late last year, however talent were told that it was being moved to an undetermined time in 2023. However, Fightful Select can confirm that unanimously across ...
2023-04-07 19:59:01 +0000 UTC View Post- Higher ups that we spoke to Thursday believed and hoped that Smackdown would return to the version of the show we saw since Triple H took over.
- There were very important people in the company who had no idea if Vince McMahon would be at Friday's show as of Thursday. Apologies for Patreon cutting this off initially...
"Switchblade" Jay White is in AEW, and it's official.
White signed with All Elite Wrestling on what Fightful Select has confirmed is a multi-year contract. Fightful was able to learn that the deal was in place ahead of WWE WrestleMania 39, an...
2023-04-06 22:08:29 +0000 UTC View Post- We're told the new NJPW deal with Clark Connors is for one year.
- WWE/WrestleMania generic themed merchandise was the top selling throughout Mania week. We're told Cody Rhodes topped individual Superstar sales.
- Those that we spoke to also say that The Acclaimed are doing "incredibly well" in AEW merch sales.<...
2023-04-06 21:50:20 +0000 UTC View PostBrock Lesnar is sticking around in WWE, and is working a program with Cody Rhodes.
Fightful Select reported this week that while there were some adjustments to Cody Rhodes' WWE Raw plans, this was not one of them. Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes were not only scheduled to start a program before Vince McMahon, but it was pl...
2023-04-06 19:13:26 +0000 UTC View PostVIDEO: https://youtu.be/Mt3N2kcpqXg
2023-04-06 19:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostTony Khan's latest big announcement is upon us, and the AEW locker room is talking.
As of now, the exact announcement isn't known, but some plans in the works and upcoming announcements were speculated by talent. Please be aware this is backstage chatter from members of the locker room.
An upcoming UK announcement...
2023-04-05 21:34:25 +0000 UTC View PostJimmy Van and SRS share what they've heard the AEW announcement could be
Please note -- none of these are confirmed!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/mEDbLPN9kag
2023-04-05 19:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
- Gabe Sapolsky was at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, scouting for WWE. We've since learned he was at several GCW shows.
- MVP, who doesn't do a lot of media, stayed at press junkets well over his scheduled time in order to promote WrestleMania during media days. Dakota Kai stayed over time too.
- Figh...
Brian Cage is technically a free agent, while ROH Six Man Tag Team Champion.
Fightful Select has learned that Brian Cage's agreement to work with AEW/ROH expired at midnight following ROH Supercard of Honor. Originally, his deal was set to be up before that, but he agreed to work through the show.
All Elite Wrestl...
2023-04-05 17:35:01 +0000 UTC View PostRaw Producers
- Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes promo: Michael Hayes
- Rey Mysterio vs. Austin Theory: Jamie Noble
- Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. Street Profits: Jason Jordan
- Seth Rollins promo: Abyss
- Bobby Lashley vs. Mustafa Ali: Abyss
- Bianca Belair- Rhea Ripley promo: TJ Wilson
... 2023-04-04 23:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostSRS covers the wild week of news
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kx6Ryx7Yab0
2023-04-04 22:40:25 +0000 UTC View PostIf you wanted to see LA Knight and Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania, you were close to it.
The April 3 episode of WWE Raw featured tons of late, last minute changes thanks to Vince McMahon, and we've learned of even more that happened throughout the weekend. We can't say definitively if McMahon contributed to these changes...
2023-04-04 22:38:40 +0000 UTC View Post
