Fightful has learned that at the last set of WWE NXT tapings, a backstage meeting was held and Indus Sher's Saurav Gurjar apologized for spoiling the results of the title-for-title match before it happened. Gurjar posted a picture of Keith Lee celebrating in the ring with both title belts with confetti falling a week be...
2020-07-25 18:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Although conditions have improved since the initial set of tapings, some people have either outright refused to come in, or hadn't shown up to some of the event tapings before all of the positive tests even dropped. We're told many no-showed the back lot fight between Adam Cole and Velveteen Dream, specifically. Along the way...
2020-07-24 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostTessa Blanchard and IMPACT Wrestling are on the outs, and reports have emerged suggesting that she demanded a large sum of money to return the title. Her side of things has disputed that, and mentioned that not only did Tessa not try to hold up IMPACT, but that the company only provided an address to send the belt this week. ...
2020-07-23 19:03:15 +0000 UTC View PostIf you were hoping for a Monty Brown comeback, you probably shouldn't any time soon. He's popped up at a couple of events backstage, both for IMPACT and WWE over the last year of so, but doesn't have any interest making a return to wrestling. He did one appearance for a charity show promoted by Kevin Thorn, which Thorn ...
2020-07-23 18:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
- Bo Dallas
- Top companies
- Bayley vs. Sasha
- Roman Reigns return
- Aleister Black's future
- GFW
- Tessa Blanchard
- Undisputed Era
- Demos
- Nixed podcasts and plans
- Fightful future
2020-07-23 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
- Insane falls count anywhere match
- TNT Title
- Eddie Kingston
- Britt Baker, MJF, Moxley
- Sammy Guevara returns
- Title vacated
- Qualifying Match
- Mercedes Martinez
- Killian Dain's future
2020-07-23 02:50:01 +0000 UTC View PostExtreme Rules was high quality for WWE, but not everything went so smoothly, we're told. During the Sasha Banks and Asuka match, there were some production snafus that set Kevin Dunn off. We weren't told of specific instances...
2020-07-22 23:13:49 +0000 UTC View Post
- Bol Bol
- BAR FIGHT
- Cinematic matches
- Swamp Fight
- Salina de la Renta
- Jericho Cruise
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/hJfj-gZBiz4
2020-07-22 19:59:30 +0000 UTC View PostKairi Sane is looking to wrap up her time in WWE, but Monday wasn't the last time that we've seen her. Fightful has been told that Kairi is set for next Monday's Raw as well, but weren't told in what capacity. Both episodes have since been filmed. WWE has made a big effort to retain Kairi, and pitched several ideas to keep he...
2020-07-22 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostHit me with questions!
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3. If they're about contracts, the answer is here 2020-07-22 02:12:15 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode of SOUR GRAPS, we'll discuss ping pong balls and whether they look like eyeballs. Then we'll talk about how stupid endings can ruin amazing matches. Then we'll talk about how Dolph Ziggler is basically that Steve Carell as Michael Scott screaming No gif, but as a person.
Plus, the return of Mustafa Ali ...
Impact lineup:
- X-Division Championship: Chris Bey (c) vs. Willie Mack
- Good Brothers speak
- Kiera Hogan & Tasha Steelz vs. Havok & Nevaeh
- Rhino vs. Hernandez
- Backstage segment with Deonna Purrazzo and Kylie Rae
- Eddie Edwards speaks
- TNA World Heavyweight Championshi...
2020-07-21 21:26:17 +0000 UTC View PostMost of IMPACT's talent roster knew that Heath Slater was coming in weeks ago, even prior to his WWE appearance. In addition, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson were well known as being brought in. However, Curt Hawkins and Bully Ray were both rumored, though the speculation backstage was that talks with Bully Ray fell through, t...
2020-07-21 19:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostAs Fightful Select reported Saturday, MotorCity Machine Guns are back in the the fold in IMPACT, with big plans for them. The plan as far back as of last week was for them to emerge victorious and win the Tag Team Championships, which airs Tu...
2020-07-20 18:57:12 +0000 UTC View Post
- NWA's future, contract offers
- LOTS of Impact Wrestling news
- EC3
- Ivelisse
- Deonna Purrazzo
- WWE Social media policies
- Contract, stats, injuries
2020-07-20 18:52:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Kevin Owens defeated Buddy Murphy
6.25/10
If you've watched Fightful shows over the past couple of weeks, you probably heard us mention that Deonna Purrazzo was working without an IMPACT contract, leading many to believe she'd not win Saturday. After winning the Knockouts Championship, we're told that Purrazzo and IMPACT are still working on a per-appearance basis. 2020-07-19 15:08:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Any questions?
It's a brand new, GO HOME episode of SOUR GRAPS, where we'll make picks for ThE hOrRoRR sHoW at Ewwwwtreme Rulez, but we'll also talk about just how racist WWE is going to let Lacey's gimmick get (now that she's heel again) and whether you like rooting for people who run up and hit somebody from behind. ...
Open Challenge
Motor City Machine Guns defeated Rascalz
6/10
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with another edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Show to watch on IWTV - NEW SOUTH: "Americana"
- Free matches on YouTube - BEYOND: WARHORSE vs. Manders
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2020-07-18 19:17:24 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has heard of several names that are rumored to be brought in to IMPACT Wrestling for the upcoming set of tapings. In addition to several that left WWE, Fightful has learned that IMPACT Wrestling made a play for Motor City Machine Guns, and there were big tentative plans for the duo to come in. Chris Sabin was origina...
2020-07-18 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostOn Saturday morning's TalkN'ShopAMania, Gallows and Anderson had hinted at people who were upset in AEW that they passed on their contract offers last year. Among those, Fightful has learned that Chris Jericho was particularly off-put, as the thought the deal was done, and was "hilariously outspoken" about it at an AEW taping...
2020-07-18 05:57:06 +0000 UTC View Post
We're finally dropping another long lost interview, this one pertinent to next week's AEW, with Ivelisse debuting
It was pretty clear Ivelisse didn't want to burn any bridges by saying anything rough, as she didn't broach a nixed 2018 Impact Wrestling run that came down to a matter of days or hours. She said she was "to...
2020-07-17 21:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostSent directly to us from BetOnline
Braun Stowman (c) vs Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt -150 (2/3)
Braun Strowman &n...
2020-07-17 19:13:49 +0000 UTC View PostWe were given some insight about WWE's social media methods. If you're participating in a social media campaign for something promotional like Snickers, they'll ask you to tweet about it, but won't tell you an exact tweet to put out. They'll supply a link, as opposed to a direct tweet script. As a part of a TV program or feud...
2020-07-17 18:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostPlease do not read below if you want to avoid spoilers.
Fightful has been informed that as of now there aren't plans for Matt Riddle to become IC Champion. The plan for this week's show calls for AJ Styles to defeat him and join in with Baron Corbin for a beat down.
As of right now, NWA has no firm plans moving forward. The presentation was largely the vision of former VP Dave Lagana, and with him out, there isn't much direction. Fightful has learned that NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis was considered for a VP spot, but doesn't have the same skill set that Lagana presen...
2020-07-16 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostFightful learned that as far back as last year, Combate Americas at least had an interest in speaking with Ivelisse about the potential of joining them. There was a lost interview with Fightful where she mentioned an MMA company speaking to her, which we later found out was Combate. They've also brought in Thunder Rosa and Al...
2020-07-16 15:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
