- To help reduce the number of posts, I'm going to start adding news throughout the day to one. Enjoy!
- WWE is hoping to keep a tighter leash on Hall of Fame speeches this year, but that seems to be the plan every year and it doesn't end up working. Attendance is mandatory this year, as we'd mentioned before.
... 2019-03-04 16:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post- 'Card subject to change' was a running joke backstage about the canned Cesaro vs. Gargano match, even before Cesaro tweeted it halfway through the show.
- Since WWE Arrival premiered on the Network, I've had people asking about what "issues" kept Matt Riddle from debuting at the NXT tapings as planned. His theme music...
2019-03-03 19:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Sean Ross Sapp and John Baez review one of the most iconic WrestleMania shows ever -- WRESTLEMANIA 3!
Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxs6wAkwmf4
2019-03-03 17:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostStephen Jensen's Weekender Podcast is back!
Show to watch on IWTV - Glory Pro: “Phoenix Rising”
FREE match on YouTube - Jay White vs. Will Ospreay from ROH: “War of the Worlds: NYC” 2017
PWG: "Two Hundred" results
ROH TV results (2/22)
Impact TV results (3/1)
NWA - New ...
2019-03-02 19:49:04 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, wanted to update you all on a few things.
- March Retro Review is WrestleMania 3!
- April Retro Review is WrestleMania 20!
- Starting in April, quarterly Q&A shows with Jimmy Van!!
2019-03-02 18:30:09 +0000 UTC View PostYou have to hear it to believe it.
Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmJvwQi-VfQ
2019-03-02 17:02:01 +0000 UTC View PostThere's been a lot of back and forth about Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch's Twitter war in recent days. I've reached out to multiple sources within WWE who confirmed that neither were fed lines in the exchange, and WWE wouldn't want much of the subject matter highlighted to begin with. WWE likes the ability to use tweets on the...
2019-03-01 22:45:54 +0000 UTC View PostPriscilla Kelly announced that she was a free agent, which garnered a lot of questions as to where she was signed to begin with. Fightful contributor and Diva Dirt EIC Kristen Ashly reached out to Kelly, who said "I was signed to a two year deal with WWN that has ended. I have a good relationship with WWN, however I'm open to...
2019-03-01 03:38:18 +0000 UTC View PostSince our subscriber base has exploded, we're bringing you a BONUS Q&A show!!!
2019-02-28 20:03:43 +0000 UTC View PostI just spoke to UFC veteran Phil Baroni, who competes at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport. He called out Cody, New Jack and Killer Kross in the interview, noting that he knocked out Kross' dad in a fight. He said that he wants to settle his issues with Cody "in the ring," and mentioned that New Jack chickened out of a match against ...
2019-02-28 18:29:41 +0000 UTC View PostNot that it's any surprise, but several names within Impact tell us that Madison Rayne is expected to work with Impact soon after leaving Ring of Honor. Originally, Rayne had signed a deal with ROH through September. I've not been told that she's signing a deal or when a return might happen.
2019-02-28 17:44:41 +0000 UTC View PostMr. Warren Hayes brings you a wrap up podcast for 205 Live and NXT! !
Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iTW6KXlIkY
2019-02-28 04:40:35 +0000 UTC View PostSean Ross Sapp is back for the Fightful Report Podcast covering the followoing
- Roman Reigns
- Saudi Arabia
- PC Challenge
- Lio Rush
- WWE's fear of leaked scripts
- Raw/SD news
- Batista
- Contracts
- Injuries
- WWE Stats
- TK O'Ryan
2019-02-27 19:58:46 +0000 UTC View PostAn interesting story has emerged from the WWE Performance Center this week. During a promo class, 32-year old Shadia Bseiso cut a promo in which she singled out some of the "shooters" in the NXT class, saying she could tap them out in a grappling match. Former UFC fighter and MMA Horsewomen member Jessamyn Duke took exception...
2019-02-27 18:09:11 +0000 UTC View Post- While details are very vague, I'm told there's a United States Championship match planned for tonight. Multiple sources have confirmed that WWE isn't letting the name of the challenger out and it's listed at "United States Open Challenge" backstage.
- No reason was given backstage about why Gargano vs. Cesaro didn't h...
2019-02-27 00:14:01 +0000 UTC View PostA backstage source told Fightful Select that the Batista/Flair segment was supposed to last longer and be more drawn out, but the show was up against the clock. We're told that Vince McMahon was very happy with how the segment came off.
The story was played very close to the vest. It wasn't a secret that Batista w...
2019-02-26 23:37:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Thanks to a subscriber who passed along some WWE UK taping footage!
2019-02-26 18:15:05 +0000 UTC View Post- Drug tests will be administered backstage today.
- WWE is also holding talent meetings this afternoon.
- I've been told WWE is making an effort to "plant varying info." I'm not sure what that means, but I thought I'd pass it along. We'll keep doing our best for you :)
- Odd that I got so many cake question...
2019-02-26 16:37:07 +0000 UTC View PostI'll keep a running list of notes from backstage at Raw tonight.
- It was Dean Ambrose's call to not go to the ramp at the end of Roman Reigns' segment. He was very emotional backstage.
- No surprise, but the locker room exploded in cheers and didn't stop for several minutes following the announcement.
In an interesting note, Fightul Select has learned that ahead of vacating the WWE Universal Championship last year, Roman Reigns had informed Vince McMahon and WWE officials that he didn't want to return to Saudi Arabia, joining John Cena, Daniel Bryan and others in rejecting the show. Reigns was originally set to defend the ...
2019-02-26 00:31:23 +0000 UTC View Post- WWE has a wrestling ring themed birthday cake for Ric Flair
- In an odd note, nobody has seen Corey Graves backstage yet today.
(UPDATE, 7:47 PM EST)- Graves is at the venue
- Several members of the Atlanta Hawks have been seen backstage (EDIT: Falcons, I'm dumb)
- Many expected Randy Orton and th...
2019-02-26 00:23:36 +0000 UTC View PostFightful has learned there are several celebrities backstage at Raw, or headed there. Evander Holyfield, Charles Barkley, members of the Atlanta Falcons and a member of the rap group Migos are en route, while there are also crews from E!, Entertainment Weekly and People Magazine at the show.
In addition, we can confirm ...
2019-02-25 21:03:16 +0000 UTC View PostIf you noticed the sudden influx of agents being signed -- Shane Helms, Abyss, Jeff Jarrett, Shawn Daivari, Sonjay Dutt -- there seems to be a good reason for that. With WWE looking to establish WWE Performance Centers globally in the coming years, they want to be able to send producers and agents around to those facilities w...
2019-02-25 17:17:28 +0000 UTC View PostIn relation to the Arn Anderson release, Fightful spoke to a source that stated in relation to the final disagreement that led to Anderson's firing, that Vince McMahon spoke to Anderson in a way most have never seen before. The bad blood had already been boiling over, with Triple H long serving as a peacekeeper. While their w...
2019-02-25 17:02:59 +0000 UTC View PostIt's evident to almost anyone at this point that there is a major WWE roster overturn right now, and it's a hot topic backstage. WWE has been sending out feelers to people across the board, from talent, to producer work, agent work, and even for their digital and marketing ends of things. They've made several new hires that a...
2019-02-25 01:52:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Stephen Jensen's Weekender is back!!
Show to watch on IWTV - Black Label Pro: "Unplugged"
FREE match on YouTube - Briscoes vs. Motor City Machine Guns from ROH: "Good Times, Great Memories" 2007
ROH TV results (2/15)
ROH/NJPW "Honor Rising" results (2/22 & 2/23)
Impact TV results...
2019-02-24 00:02:52 +0000 UTC View Post- We were sent word that Noam Dar's knee buckled at the NXT UK tapings. The "X" was thrown up and trainers were sent to check on him.
- WWE employees are also being kept in the dark about the nature of Roman Reigns' announcement on Monday, which is to be expected.
- Despite TJP saying he got permission for h...
2019-02-23 21:34:43 +0000 UTC View PostI've decided to compile the release news into one post
Tye Dillinger's release has indeed been finalized. As of this morning several within the company were told that it hadn't yet been granted. WWE hoped to continue the relationship, but we're told Tye was firm in his stance and was finally granted his release minutes ...
2019-02-22 18:57:38 +0000 UTC View PostAs surprised as I was to hear WWE and Arn Anderson have parted ways, those close to him don't seem to be so surprised. I've heard from sources and confirmed with others that he and Vince McMahon haven't had the most positive relationship recently. Arn's departure comes days before WWE holds a birthday celebration for Ric Flai...
2019-02-22 16:43:08 +0000 UTC View PostMr. Warren Hayes brings you a wrap up podcast for 205 Live and NXT! !
Video Version!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL6Q4vGWhvg
2019-02-22 06:58:34 +0000 UTC View Post
