NXT wrestlers were called upon for three straight 12 hour days this week, but the NXT tapings weren't the end of it. Fightful learned that when Performance Center recruits were called upon for the Velveteen Dream vs. Adam Cole match. The recruits were asked to show up at 7, but the downpour in the area kept delaying things. A...
2020-06-01 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode of SOUR GRAPS, the WWE reaches a new low.
No, I'm not taking about using a future Hall of Famer's very real history of addiction and relapse as fodder for a sloppy and lazy "who framed Jeff Hardy" story.
I'm talking about Otis in a speedo.
Everything ...
Sean Ross Sapp and Mr. Warren Hayes talk the history of Rob Van Dam and Jerry Lynn
- ANCHOR POINT: Hardcore Heaven 1999
- Jerry Lynn's early struggles.
- RVD in WCW, WWF, AJPW
- MR. JL!
- Their chemistry
- The low point
- Both head to WW...
2020-05-30 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostWe're told tonight's Smackdown is supposed to lead off with an "accident scene," involving Elias and Jeff Hardy, which will see Hardy implied to have ran Elias down. Those relaying the message said that there will be DUI jokes involved. Renee Young is "on the scene" outside the Performance Center. Braun Strowman and Kayla Bra...
2020-05-29 23:56:55 +0000 UTC View PostAs you may know Matt Riddle has finished up with NXT, and is planned to start on WWE Smackdown soon. Don't expect to see him in the ring over the next two weeks, if the tapings were any indication. Riddle did not perform on the actual Smackdown tapings or appear in front of the PC crowd. However, there is still the possibilit...
2020-05-29 19:28:56 +0000 UTC View PostEven though the finals don't happen for several weeks, WWE did film the Intercontinental Title tournament finals on the May 26 tapings. We're told that the match was "unbelievable" and legitimately pumped up a very tired NXT PC crowd that was there to cheer.
2020-05-29 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post- The tapings Monday ran over schedule, but the audience members were still all back on time Tuesday morning.
- The offsite location to meet up at for many was Full Sail University, where then many were bussed to the Performance Center.
- We're not looking to spoil results from the show, for those asking. We can confirm...
NXT is filming the Velveteen Dream vs. Adam Cole match tonight at Full Sail University for the upcoming In Your House. The roster was asked to carpool there, and their cars will surround a ring that is placed on the filming set that is behind Full Sail University.
2020-05-28 18:38:23 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that in addition to Matt Riddle, there are additional NXT call-ups planned for the main roster. No firm plans have been provided, but they're expected over the next month or so
2020-05-28 18:01:26 +0000 UTC View Post
- WWE wrestlers with heat?
- AEW plans
- Street Profits and Viking Raiders
- Steiners, Liv Morgan, Ruby Riott, Chad Gable
- MJF title run?
- Cage, Omega, HOSS FIGHTS
- Sarah Logan MMA
- Bayley vs. Sasha Banks
- TNT Title
- AEW All Out
2020-05-28 14:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post
- Asuka
- NJPW restarting
- Matt Riddle
- Stars of the no crowd era.
- Drew Gulak
- Raw/SD trades
- Title Belts
- Deathmatches
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BBIG6T3pvLI
2020-05-27 19:23:11 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough Deonna Purrazzo has joined Impact Wrestling, she has not signed a contract with the promotion. As of now, she's working on a per-appearance basis to see how things work out. She's working the upcoming set of Nashville tapings. Her no-compete with WWE expired on Friday, May 22. Many expected it to be done on May 15, b...
2020-05-27 14:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
In this new episode of SOUR GRAPS, we'll discuss the Memorial Day edition of RAW, featuring PC grunts being forced to stand and cheer for several hours behind plexiglass. You know! Progress!
Also Apollo Crews is a champion finally, STAY BACK OR THE KID LOSES AN EYE, and Nia Jax wins a match we all knew she was gonna win...
2020-05-27 04:26:39 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select has learned that some Performance Center talent were notified this evening that they'll be used for the audience at NXT on Wednesday. There are call times throughout the day, and talent aren't required to stay there throughout the day, as they can leave and return. These tapings will take place at Full Sail Un...
2020-05-27 02:41:24 +0000 UTC View Post- This week's Impact has Ace Austin vs. Hernandez, The North vs. Cody Deaner & Wheels. Cousin Jake vs. Chris Bey, Trey vs. Michael Elgin, Kimber Lee vs. Jessicka Havok
- Also set for the show are Johnny Swinger, Willie Mack, Kylie Rae, Kiera Hogan, Tasha Steelz, Moose, Jonny Bravo, Rosemary,
- Next...
2020-05-26 22:46:34 +0000 UTC View PostI know we have a lot of new subscribers, so I'll give you the rundown.
Every Thursday I do a Q&A show, you can ask just about anything you want
Rules
- Limit 5-10 questions per subscriber. I will get to all of the questions, and I'm back every week.
- We try to keep it newsworthy, ...
2020-05-26 20:17:36 +0000 UTC View Post
A rough situation unfolds on the Tuesday tapings of WWE Raw.
On day two of the WWE tapings, Fightful Select learned that an injury went down about an hour into the Raw portion of the tapings. In a match with Nia Jax and Kairi Sane, Kairi sustained a cut to her head outside of the ring.
The spot ...
2020-05-26 19:12:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Drew Gulak is at this week's Smackdown tapings.
Gulak's contract expired just over a week ago, after negotiations between he and WWE reached an impasse. However, it looks like things ended up working out just fine, as Fightful Select has learned that he's working this week's Smackdown, participating in a ba...
2020-05-26 01:01:50 +0000 UTC View Post- As mentioned earlier, some WWE PC talent were told they would intentionally not be shot, but would be there
- WWE Raw, Smackdown, Main Event and more for this week was filmed today, and next week's will be filmed tomorrow.
- Raw's taping took place this afternoon, with Smackdown this evening
2020-05-26 00:16:33 +0000 UTC View Post
WWE is starting to take a step forward with audiences.... kind of.
Several WWE Performance Center talent were told that they will be needed in the audience for WWE Raw and Smackdown tapings. Up until now, WWE has not had an audience for their WWE Performance Center shows during the Coronavirus pandemic, but...
2020-05-25 17:47:20 +0000 UTC View Post
- AEW's Title Belt
- WWE Smackdown Edits
- New wrestling video game
- Street Profits/Viking Raiders
- Rob Van Dam
- Ticketing
- ROH talent meeting
- Joe Hendry
- Stats, contracts, injuries
2020-05-25 16:15:09 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with another edition of the WEEKENDER!
Topics:
- Shad Gaspard & Hana Kimura
- Show to watch on IWTV - AIW: "JT Lightning Invitational 2019"
- Free YouTube matches - ROH: Silas Young vs. Adam Page (2013 Top Prospect Tournament)
&...
2020-05-24 20:00:52 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned that an upcoming Street Profits vs. Viking Raiders skit was filmed in Orlando featuring the two teams playing Mini-Golf. However, this was not the famed Jesus Golf of Fightful Podcast fame
2020-05-24 16:35:26 +0000 UTC View Post
It's a new episode of SOUR GRAPS, where Alex isn't terribly offended by anything on SmackDown, but he thinks Paul Heyman is the worst general manager in the history of wrestling shows having general managers, and also complains about a match, on RAW, that hasn't even happened yet.
Everything sucks. Let's talk about it.<...
2020-05-24 04:07:29 +0000 UTC View PostFor those asking, we're told that the AEW TNT title delays were legit. They weren't able to get the championship properly plated, as there aren't that many places in the States to get that done, and the COVID-19 issues caused them to not be open. We're told Ron Edwardson produced the belt
2020-05-24 01:49:31 +0000 UTC View PostIt's been a rough week. Let's hang out and talk wrestling
Top Contender Match
Best Friends defeated Private Party
5.75/10
Virtual Basement call their upcoming video game a "passion project," and noted they didn't want to rush anything. They're hoping to self-fund the project and hope to launch it with early access over time. They want to create an alternative that opens up opportunity.
They've signed a lot of wrestlers up, and...
2020-05-23 16:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post- The AEW Heels meetings for female fans are planned to be a regular thing. Tonight's featured a Q&A and polls to female fans on what they'd like to see.
- There are talks of having an AEW Heels section at some AEW shows
- Tonight's episode of Smackdown featured heavy post-show editing on the commentary side o...
2020-05-23 01:12:35 +0000 UTC View PostYou have seen @BeltFanDan mentioning on Twitter that a few new belts have been ordered. Based on what we've heard, the NXT belt is among those, with the same design but larger in scale. There is a roster re-designs that have been mentioned, specifically the United States Title WWE has used for over 17 years.
In ad...
2020-05-22 22:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostWe have some more on ROH's efforts to improve the quality of their shows
If you noticed Ring of Honor's Youtube taking a big leap in quality, you can credit former IMPACT employee Dave Hodgson. Joe Hendry said that he went to bat for Hodgson and Ring of Honor ended up bringing him in to the company, and it's alrea...
2020-05-22 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
