For those wondering how it worked with Su Yung's trickery in she and Susie both appearing on screen in a recent episode of IMPACT, there was obviously creative editing to get her in the Susie outfit, and then back into the Su Yung makeup. For those asking who portrayed the Su Yung stand-in, we're told that it was a stage hand...
2020-12-22 21:42:32 +0000 UTC View Post
IT'S THE VERY SPECIAL SURPRISE CHRISTMAS EPISODE.
First, we'll dissect and disembowel several classic Christmas Songs, and then we'll do another watch along, as Alex sees how much of the Big Show Show Christmas Special he can get through before turning it off in a fit of rage.
And yes, I am deadly se...
2020-12-22 05:50:24 +0000 UTC View Post
- Young Bucks-WWE/NJPW/ROH
- Kevin Owens on Steenalizer, More
- AJ Styles' reaction to Weenomenal One
- Dakota Kai update
- Video game mo-cap news
- IMPACT contracts
- ROH wrestler without contract
- Injuries, contracts, stats
2020-12-21 17:45:26 +0000 UTC View PostIf you were concerned about Roman Reigns' condition after he was seen favoring his shoulder at the end of his TLC match with Kevin Owens, worry not. We're told that Reigns was fine after the match coming through the curtain. When we asked if he was hurt or working, we were told "Roman's just good at his job."
2020-12-21 02:37:13 +0000 UTC View PostBig E, Daniel Bryan, Chad Gable & Otis defeated Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn, Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura
5/10
Nakamura taking a break from his busy surfing schedule to be here! This is basically a house show live event match, but it's harmless fun and I'm all here for it. There are come cool spots...
2020-12-20 23:17:13 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new episode of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - ACTION: "Bangers Only"
- ROH: "Final Battle" results
- IMPACT (12/15) results
- MLW: "Fusion" (12/16) results
- NXT UK (12/17) results
- 205 LIVE (11/18) results
- BTE: "Cowboy Day" rec...
2020-12-20 22:36:31 +0000 UTC View PostAs of Sunday evening the plan for WWE TLC was to kick off the main show with a world championship match, presumed to be Styles vs. Drew McIntyre. Talent that we spoke to on the show were not informed of their spot on the card ahead of arriving at the venue. There was also discussion of what would close the show, with the Fire...
2020-12-20 22:31:19 +0000 UTC View PostMatt Jackson stated that he and Nick probably would have never left ROH if they gave them the right offer. The number they were offered was so below what they expected that they realized they'd have to shop themselves, and they didn't seem to think they'd be doing that. They're still not sure why ROH and NJPW didn't get toget...
2020-12-20 18:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
SmackDown wasn't necessarily "bad". But it still sucked.
We'll preview TLC and talk about how NOT to book your up and coming female talent.
Also, Roman/KO continues to be an amazing feud, and if Chad Gable really got Otis to stop doing the Caterpillar, he should be immediately inducted into the WWE H...
2020-12-20 03:24:37 +0000 UTC View PostYou may have seen today that WWE is attempting to trademark "The Collective," which is the name of a popular group of independent wrestling events by Game Changer Wrestling. Upon learning this news, Fightful reached out to GCW promoter Brett Lauderdale, who simply commented "Everything is gonna be ok."
Attorney Michael ...
2020-12-19 19:12:04 +0000 UTC View PostWe've confirmed with several within IMPACT that there are multiple contracts that are actually up earlier than expected publicly. In early 2019, several re-signings were announced months after the contracts were actually signed and took effect. So some of the deals that look like they have a few more months on them will actua...
2020-12-19 18:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostYou may have seen in the Liv Morgan documentary that premiered on the WWE Network that they confirmed a Fightful Select news bit from 14 months ago. Heavy Machinery was sent to the ring in basketball shorts and tank tops to wrestle because WWE pull...
2020-12-19 18:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, we're launching a new show in 2021. With the success of the stories we tell on the Friday night podcast, we're launching one where we go in depth about things we've covered in person, as there are a ton of stories that go with them. A couple I'll be filming soon are for the following events
- NXT at the Arnold...
2020-12-19 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostAs of this afternoon there were four matches planned for Smackdown tonight. When we inquired about Sasha Banks vs. Carmella being "re added" to WWE TLC, we were told it was never really taken off of the show, as most suspected
2020-12-19 00:59:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe Bucks told me that they ended up passing on four or five different offers from Triple H before landing on going with All Elite Wrestling. Matt remembered constantly thinking that the contract talks were over, and they'd end up scheduling another meeting for a couple of weeks. There was a time when they and 2020-12-18 20:27:11 +0000 UTC View Post
PCO told Fightful that his ROH deal is up next December 1, and had signed a two-year deal in December 2019. He's not looking to wind down or slow down his career, and has too many goals left to accomplish.
PCO also confirmed to us he'd had talks with AEW early on, but when he was talking with Marty Scurll, he actually t...
2020-12-18 00:43:07 +0000 UTC View PostIn speaking with Kevin Owens, he revealed to us that the filming for Chronicle wasn't nearly as long as most WWE Network productions, and said it was for only a few episodes of Smackdown and some shots at his home, which is much different than most.
Fightful has learned that the editing process of the feature was actual...
2020-12-18 00:04:26 +0000 UTC View PostWe spoke with Kevin Owens today about a variety of topics, including the fabled New Mountie. Owens told us that he cleared the story up with Nick Dinsmore, who claimed that he ribbed Owens by telling him he was set to be the New Mountie after finding out Owens wasn't on great terms with the original one, who had trained him. ...
2020-12-17 17:06:37 +0000 UTC View PostMore changes could be in the cards for Ring of Honor. We'd mentioned in recent weeks that the company was planning a revamp of their company and content, which has been displayed by some of the production upgrades. However, we're told that there could be a change to some of the divisions in Ring of Honor. One pitched idea tha...
2020-12-17 17:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
- Elias, Ethan Page, Taya, Schiavone, Snoop Dogg, Tyler Bate
- WWE Ratings
- Who beats Roman Reigns?
- NXT Call-ups
- Raw's next trick
- McMahons
- Wrestle Kingdom
- Over 100 questions!
2020-12-17 14:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThings are different for everyone in 2020, but LSG has seen a dramatic shift.
Now a singles wrestler, LSG is no longer a part of the Coast 2 Coast team he shared with Shaheem Ali. He's got his first Final Battle singles match this weekend. But it's not just he that has changed, ROH as a whole has made a shift. LSG told ...
2020-12-17 04:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostLast week on NXT it was noted that Dakota Kai is out battling an injury. We're told that she's not injured, and instead WWE is working to clear up her visa.They expect to have her back soon, and she's expected to continuer her UpUpDownDown duties.
2020-12-17 00:09:35 +0000 UTC View Post
- Amanda Nunes
- Jake Paul
- Reigns vs. The Rock
- NXT India
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/J0dMZ7WeHa8
2020-12-16 21:50:01 +0000 UTC View PostWe spoke to LSG a few months ago and told us he wasn't really sure if he'd be working Ring of Honor shows anymore, as his contract had lapsed and he'd not signed a new one. He was at the most recent set of ROH tapings and is set for a match at Final Battle, but tells us he still isn't technically signed to the company. ROH PR...
2020-12-16 19:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Raw was really awful last night. I mean, awful even for THEM. And that's saying something.
But today, the Milwaukee Bucks signed Giannis to a long term contract, so your host is in a great mood! We'll see if talking about that awful Raw snaps him out of it.
Everything sucks (except the Bucks!). Let's...
2020-12-16 03:55:01 +0000 UTC View PostBy Joe Hulbert
Just a few years ago, Kevin Owens was one of WWE’s most decorated villains. With a collection of championship gold and betrayal behind him, Owens embodied treachery; a rare, remorseless brand...
2020-12-15 23:00:16 +0000 UTC View PostIf you've wanted an update on the Virtual Basement Wrestling Code video game, we have you covered. They're planning on doing some motion capture for the game soon – something we actually spoke with them about – but we were able to find out that ROH's LSG will be helping do that for them. He doesn't expect and official Rin...
2020-12-15 22:01:12 +0000 UTC View PostAfter weeks of teases of AJ Styles on IMPACT Wrestling, the company – and more specifically Karl Anderson – debuted Hornswoggle as the Weenomenal One. AJ Styles was said to have not known that this was coming, but based on those we spoke to seemed to think it was great. We've not heard of any issues of Swoggle using the o...
2020-12-15 19:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs of 1:30 PM EST, plans called for the announced matches of:
AJ Styles vs. Sheamus
New Day & Jeff Hardy vs. Hurt Business
Lana vs. Nia Jax
Fightful has also been told that as of early afternoon, MVP vs. Matt Riddle was set for the show, as well as the continued push of Keith Lee, though weren't gi...
2020-12-14 18:45:39 +0000 UTC View Post
- WWE sends big men to PC.
- Charlotte/Rhea Ripley original plans
- Big E's theme
- Tessa Blanchard
- EC3 update
- Lee Moriarty
- ROH production
- Injuries, Contracts
2020-12-13 21:15:05 +0000 UTC View Post
