Becky Lynch has everyone up in arms over an Instagram post that many assume is regarding retirement.
On today's Fightful Select Q&A show, Sean Ross Sapp addressed the concerns from fans Monday.
Fightful reached out to sources close to the situation and WWE. WWE sources said that if she was retired in an official capacity, they haven't been informed of it as of yet, and didn't be...
2024-08-05 21:08:15 +0000 UTC View Post0:00- SRS' Summerslam Thoughts & Scoops
26:00 MJF/Britt Baker, AEW News, Shane/Tony
34:00 WWE Tryouts, Hardy Boyz
35:00 TNA news, WWE writer, more
37:20 Becky Lynch
39:20 Q&A
Zilla Fatu isn't signed by WWE...yet!
Zilla was at WWE Summerslam on Saturday, and then absent from GCW's New Jersey show on Sunday. This prompted many to ask why this occurred and speculated he could be signed.
Fightful Select learned from GCW that Zilla Fatu ended up having travel delays and cancelations that would put him at the show on time.
We're told WWE naturally has...
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- GCW: "Now And Forever" + "Can I Trust You?" results
- AIW: "Against The World" + "Slammed On Sixth" results
- JAMESON SHOOK PRESENTS: "Good 4 You" results
- NXT Level Up (8/2) results
- WILDKAT: "X-Rated VIII" results
- TNA iMPACT! SPOILERS (62 min-end)
2024-08-05 04:18:42 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys! SRS here. Ask away! One per subscriber please! Remember, I'm in the discord daily (when I'm not on the road!)
2024-08-05 03:23:26 +0000 UTC View PostAnother WWE Summerslam SCOOPS THREAD
The Bron Breakker/Sami Zayn match went shorter than originally expected. It was allotted for ten minutes.
WWE were very happy with Jelly Roll's performance and appearance at the show.
As is tradition, Cody Rhodes topped the internal WWE merchandise shirts for the Superstore and the venue.
We're told ...
2024-08-04 22:54:47 +0000 UTC View PostSummerSlam Backstage Notes
- We are told that Jacob Fatu was planned to sell his leg following his splash in the main event. We aren't told if it was to the extent we saw. He was in a walking boot after the show and the following morning.
- During Drew McIntyre vs CM Punk, the battery pack for Seth Rollins’ ref cam would fall off, with Rollins making the decision to abandon the ...
Will Mami regain her title or will the Liv Morgan revenge tour continue?
(Or will something incomprehensibly stupid happen?)
Will Bron Breakker breakk the sound barrier with his title-winning spear?
Will we finally be rid of Logan Paul, and with him, the worst US Title reign of all time?
Who will leave Cleveland with the gold--Bayley, Nia, or Tiffany?
Will Drew McInty...
2024-08-04 01:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostFightful Select's Sean Ross Sapp has learned the following about tonight's WWE Summerslam, subject to change.
Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers
Match Lineup
- Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Sami Zayn (c) vs. Bron Breakker
- Logan Paul (c) vs. LA Knight
- Bayley (c) vs. Nia Jax
- CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre
- Damian Priest (c) vs. GUNTHER
...
Join Fightful Overbooked's Rob Wilkins, Maggie of Coexisting, and a cast of others as they host the exclusive Fightful Select Pre-Show of WWE SummerSlam at 2 PM EST!
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zpLLjRO8PA
2024-08-03 17:52:06 +0000 UTC View PostFightful had the opportunity to catch up with the former WWE Tag Team Champions Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa of #DIY at WWE SummerSlam Media Day.
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp kicked things off by talking about Football. Sean showed off his Bengals jersey to known Browns fan Johnny Gargano. Gargano jokingly said the years of being a Browns fan have taken its physical and mental toll on...
2024-08-03 15:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostHey so Logan Paul is exactly what I've always said he was. Imagine that.
Also, Cody Rhodes is probably going to go 2 for 2 in Bloodline Rules matches, which begs the question: Why aren't they called Cody Rhodes Rules matches?
The Non-Spooky Scottish Muggles somehow retain their titles against Bianca & Jade, possibly setting up a three-way women's trios feud across both brands fe...
2024-08-03 01:58:48 +0000 UTC View PostSean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select has learned the following regarding tonight's Smackdown. Please be cognizant of those who wish to avoid spoilers. We'll be updating these throughout the night.
Cody Rhodes- Solo Sikoa face to face
Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes
SPOILER MATCH
Logan Paul Homecoming Celebration
Women's Tag Title...
2024-08-02 23:52:55 +0000 UTC View PostThe Hardy Boyz are working for WWE again! Well, sort of.
On August 2, PWInsider reported that the Hardy Boyz met with WWE. Fightful Select has learned the context behind that after the duo were spotted outside of one of the WWE talent hotels that day.
In reaching out to the Hardys, it was confirmed that they were already in town for WrestleCon and were invited to film interviews an...
2024-08-02 21:45:54 +0000 UTC View PostFightful’s Sean Ross Sapp spoke with the former WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther ahead of his upcoming match against Damian Priest at SummerSlam Media Day in Cleveland, Ohio.
Sean mentioned that Gunther recently won the King of the Ring and asked if that was a goal when he was younger. Gunther told Fightful that he’s always loved tournaments in pro wrestling with a long history a...
2024-08-02 18:31:12 +0000 UTC View PostBritt Baker's suspension from AEW is legitimate.
Several weeks ago, an argument between Britt Baker and MJF occurred.
The word internally was that Baker exercised frustration about MJF within the women's locker room. Word made it back to MJF, as his girlfriend Alicia Atout was in the room.
The details are "he said she said" at this point, but we're told that there were con...
Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan has learned the following notes from Progress Chapter 169: The Devil On My Shoulder.
- UK Comedian Ed Gamble was in attendance for the event.
- Luke Jacobs’ dominant Progress World Title win was an idea that both Jacobs and Kid Lykos collaborated on with the promotion creatively, with all parties involved sai...
2024-08-01 20:04:01 +0000 UTC View PostAEW and WBD have hit an important date in their discussions.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned via WBD sources that the exclusive negotiating window with All Elite Wrestling and WBD ended this week. We have not learned if a new deal has been reached between the two sides, but that conversation were ongoing over the past week.
In addition to talks continuing over the las...
2024-08-01 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostWWE has added a new writer, and he’ll be familiar to many fans.
Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Eric Watts has joined the WWE writing team, full-time on the Smackdown side of things. Not to be confused with Erik Watts, the son of Bill Watts, this Watts has competed as a pro wrestler for over a decade.
He may be familiar to some fans as he competed on the 2011 e...
2024-07-31 23:17:32 +0000 UTC View PostNic Nemeth is TNA World Champion, but that wasn’t always the plan.
At TNA Slammiversary, Nic Nemeth became TNA World Champion by beating out five other talent, including the previous champion, Moose. Some expected Joe Hendry to emerge as world champion considering the buzz he’s received, but that wasn’t planned, either.
Based on what Fightful Select learned, as of May, t...
2024-07-31 23:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostWrestleTalk and Fightful have learned that AEW CEO Tony Khan had a private meeting with Shane McMahon this week.
We can report that the meeting took place in an office at a private Arlington airport on Monday, July 29, 2024 during the afternoon.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful has confirmed with sources that the meeting did take place, with Khan and McMahon discussing “possibilities mo...
2024-07-31 13:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe MJF and Will Ospreay feud has another wrinkle.
On the July 24 episode of AEW Dynamite, the American Title was debuted by MJF, rechristened from the International Title. The introduction of the title highlighted how far ahead MJF and Ospreay was planned for Wembley, as the challenge was officially made for All In.
Fightful Select reported earlier this month that after winning the...
2024-07-30 21:11:35 +0000 UTC View PostFor those asking, Natalya has not returned to the road
Though they still had Alpha Academy music and logos, Otis and Tozawa were only referenced by their names internally
Authors of Pain were referred to as "THE AOP" internally, but we haven't heard if that's a change moving forward.
There weren't plans to utilize Jesse Ventura on screen, but...
2024-07-30 18:19:59 +0000 UTC View PostSo Liv's revenge tour was all about Dominick Mysterio, and if that seems weird to you, you're not alone.
Also, Gunther continues to get the wrong kind of heat, and the Wyatt Sick6 have now fully unmasked, on their way to burying a brand new team that desperately needs to establish themselves as precisely the type of team that doesn't get buried by a team of Spooky Dudes.
Oh, and Kar...
2024-07-30 02:56:31 +0000 UTC View Post
STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!
- GCW: "Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XI" results
- BLP: "Old Habits Die Screaming" results
- HOG: "High Intensity" results
- ETU: "Summer Madness 2" results
- TWE: "Red Bank Roulette" results
- GLORY PRO: "Bleed American" results
- NXT Level Up (7/26) results
- NWA: "Powerrr" (7/23) results<...
2024-07-30 01:21:27 +0000 UTC View PostSean 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
LINEUP:
Seth Rollins' referee instructions
SPOILER TAG
SPOILER MATCH
SPOILER MATCH 2
Karrion Kross vs. Xavier Woods
SPOILER M...
2024-07-29 23:51:34 +0000 UTC View PostThe contract year of 2024 continues to be a wild one.
Earlier this year it was reported that Penta’s AEW contract is set to expire this year, and that he has interest from WWE. However, we’re told that he’s not the only one, as his Lucha Bros. teammate Rey Fenix also sees his contract expire this year. We haven’t nailed down when that will be as of yet.
Those we’ve spoken ...
2024-07-29 20:13:45 +0000 UTC View PostBryan Danielson
Meiko
Punk contract
House of Black
WrestleMania London
Beth Phoenix
The Q&A!!
Bryan Danielson is headed towards the end of his full-time wrestling run, but he might have had to anyway.
During a recent interview that aired on AEW’s Youtube channel, Danielson said that AEW doctor Doc Sampson didn’t want him to wrestle until AEW All In. Fightful Select sources tell Sean Ross Sapp that isn’t a work, as there had been some heavy restrictions put on him by AEW doct...
2024-07-28 22:29:03 +0000 UTC View PostDue to popular response, we're combining the Backstage Report and Q&A show.
Get in your questions! One per subscriber