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2025-01-05 18:43:29 +0000 UTC View Post
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Select Answers: Creative Control, Tribute To The Troops, OVW
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.
Do you ever seen OVW becoming the exclusive developmental territory for a p...
2025-01-05 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostHulk Hogan-WWE update
A WWE legend could be making some appearances soon.
Fightful Select has learned that Hulk Hogan has been discussed for some upcoming appearances with the company. We've not learned of specific dates.
Hogan's Real American Beer was spotted on a new canvas for WWE that featured a number of sponsors. It's expected t...
2025-01-05 00:12:37 +0000 UTC View PostFREE POST: UK News, Fightful News, More
Fightful is collecting acceptance speeches and the Awards show date will be announced soon, hopefully.
A reminder, you can lock in you $54/year price point ahead of the basic tier of select increasing to $6 a month. The change goes into effect at the end of this month.
A reminder, we hav...
2025-01-04 22:18:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Former NXT team could be headed to the United States
A former NXT team is looking to work in the United States more.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Flash Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews, the team of Subculture, are in the process of getting their United States visas. This would be the first time they’ve had US visas since they worked in WWE.
T...
2025-01-04 20:27:30 +0000 UTC View PostSelect Answers: AEW, Rush, Kiera, Dralistico, Nick Gage
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.
Hey Sean! Happy early New Year! Just wondering: Is Kiera Hogan still with A...
2025-01-04 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostRoyal Rumble to Saudi Arabia
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is currently slated for Saudi Arabia.
PWInsider reported this evening that next year's Royal Rumble event was planned for Saudi Arabia. Fightful Select has learned that is the working plan. Those that we've spoken to claim that Riyadh is slated to be the host. The venue is to be determined.
W...
2025-01-04 03:59:08 +0000 UTC View PostAlex's SOUR GRAPS: SmackDown 1/3 | Three's A Crowd
Every SmackDown is 3 hours now.
After one episode, they definitely haven't skimped on ring time, but that's not a phenomenon that's likely to continue.
Here's what we got tonight:
Andrade vs Nakamura.
Michin vs Piper Niven
DIY vs MCMG
Naomi vs Nia
3 Usos (inluding Sami Uso) vs New Bloodline
Sponsored WWE ring mats coming soon?
WWE Smackdown isn't the only show getting a new ring mat.
The January 3 episode of Smackdown saw the show get a new blue ring mat, a stark change from the one that has existed prior. There was another on the ring earlier in the day, Fightful Select can confirm.
This afternoon ahead of WWE Smackdown, there was a b...
2025-01-04 03:23:44 +0000 UTC View PostTop WWE talent expected back "sooner than later"
WWE talent are expecting a familiar face back in the fold soon.
WWE talent that Fightful Select have spoken to say that they expect Charlotte Flair is returning sooner than later, although they wouldn't put a timetable on it. Most expected her to be factored into the Royal Rumble, but we haven't heard solid plans.
Details on Smackdown tapings, a name backstage.
Some WWE Raw names are backstage at Smackdown.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has confirmed PWInsider's report that Drew McIntyre is at Smackdown. We're told there are other WWE Raw talent at the show, and there are expected to be current WWE Raw talent at the show moving forward.
We're told that both brands wi...
2025-01-03 22:27:09 +0000 UTC View PostAnother NJPW contract coming up
Another NJPW contract is set to expire soon.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Drilla Moloney’s New Japan Pro Wrestling contract is coming up. A member of the War Dogs, Drilla is a former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion.
The 27-year old Moloney has been heavily featured on NJPW progra...
2025-01-03 21:11:42 +0000 UTC View PostSelect Answers: Raw, Smackdown, Cody, Jordynne Grace
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.
Hey SRS, just wanted to ask you if there’s any news on Cody’s move to R...
2025-01-03 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostMore details on Cena/Cody plans
John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes is the working plan for WrestleMania.
Fightful had noted for the last number of weeks that John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes was the plan for WrestleMania 2025, but it picked up more traction today. We have some more details behind the situation.
Fightful Select was told as far back as mid-Novemb...
2025-01-03 16:53:42 +0000 UTC View PostAnother top NJPW contract expiring
Another top NJPW name has his contract coming up soon.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that current IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion David Finlay is among the huge number of contracts in New Japan Pro Wrestling that are set to be up soon. Finlay has worked as a top talent in the company.
NJPW ...
2025-01-02 21:02:20 +0000 UTC View PostAEW Scoops Thread: AEW on Max, More!
The Pointer Sisters theme is slated to be a regular theme moving forward.
Samantha Irvin and Beth Phoenix were both backstage at the show. Beth Phoenix lives in Asheville. PWInsider reported the news
Indie wrestlers Emily Jaye and Brittany Jade were at the show working as extras.
...
2025-01-02 18:55:23 +0000 UTC
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Ask Grapsody | January 2nd, 2025 Edition
Phil & Righteous Reg are back for a new edition of Ask Grapsody!
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KNApjbnDnQ8
2025-01-02 18:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostSelect Answers: Bronson Reed, John Cena, Hurt Syndicate
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.
If/when the Hurt Syndicate expand, which wrestlers do you feel would be the...
2025-01-02 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostAEW SCOOPS THREAD
There's a new AEW Dynamite theme planned soon.
Young Bucks' original AEW theme, as well as those of Santana & Ortiz, Awesome Kong and early Lucha Bros theme have been adjusted in the AEW library.
Those that we spoke to weren't sure what is being filmed after Dynamite tonight since Ram...
2025-01-01 23:22:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Former WWE Talent contract is up
A former WWE talent's contract is officially up.
Fightful Select has learned that Tom Pestock, formerly known as Baron Corbin, is officially a free agent. Pestock was informed two months ago that WWE would not be renewing his contract. That period has expired and Pestock is no longer under WWE contract.
Pestock w...
2025-01-01 20:05:21 +0000 UTC View PostSelect Answers: AEW, Death Riders, Omega
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.
How would you fix the Death Riders storyline? It’s gone downhill very qui...
2025-01-01 16:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostA number of wrestling contracts expire
A number of contracts officially expire now that it’s the new year.
A ton of free agents hit the wrestling market today. Perhaps most notably, “Speedball” Mike Bailey. Bailey has actually been done with TNA since October, but his deal ran through 2024. He’ll be heading to AEW imminently.
Though she...
Top NJPW name has contract expiring
A top name in New Japan Pro Wrestling sees his contract expire soon.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that NJPW Strong Openweight Gabe Kidd has his New Japan Pro Wrestling contract coming up soon. Kidd has worked ROH tapings in addition to working as a prominent talent in NJPW over the last couple of years...
2024-12-31 23:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostWWE News: Writers, Producers, Holiday Tour Notes
WWE's holiday tour concluded last night with their house show in Detroit.
Ben Saccocio was the writer on Jey Uso's Raw promo
Alexandra Williams continues serving as the writer on CM Punk's segments
Lead writer Jon Baeckstrom is listed as the writer on Ludwig Kaiser's segmen...
2024-12-31 22:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Select Portions: TNA Contract, Kyle Fletcher, NJPW, More
AJ Francis' new TNA deal is through 2025, Fightful Select has confirmed.
WWE has no scheduled house shows until the European tour in mid-March. Talent we've spoken to are very happy about it.
We're told the Cincinnati AEW shows had an additional emphasis put on them at the request of WBD...
2024-12-31 20:09:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Fightful Select pricing update
Hey friends, SRS here. At the end of January, Fightful Select will raise $1 for the basic news tier to a total of $6. It's the first price increase we've made in the seven year history of Select, and hopefully the only one. As of now, we're not planning on increasing the higher tiers that include early access content. 2024-12-31 19:41:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Select Answers: SRS Opinion Edition
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers.
Who is your pick to win the Rumble?
On the men's side, John ...
2024-12-31 16:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostAlex & Kate's SOUR GRAPS: Raw 12/30 | Farewell, USA
It's the last ever episode of Raw on the USA Network, and WWE celebrated by giving us an episode of the show.
Otis finally got his hands on Gable. It.... did not go well for him.
The Judgment Day have new music ... and the same old feuds.
The Women's Intercontinental Finals are set, and it's not what we thought it...
WWE Raw Scoops Thread
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Raw, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers.
SPOILER PROMO
Otis vs. Chad Gable
Pete Dunne vs. R-Truth
IC Title Tourney: Dakota Kai vs. Zoey S...
2024-12-31 00:21:54 +0000 UTC View Post
TNA contract expiring
Another TNA contract is coming up.
Fightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Bhupinder Gujjar's TNA contract is set to expire on December 31, making him a free agent.
The 30 year old Gujjar has been with TNA for the last three years.
