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Figure Haul: Baseball Card Box Break 3!

SRS has his BEST baseball card box break yet!!

Joe Gacy on Bray Wyatt, viral clip, NXT 2.0

Fightful spoke to Joe Gacy ahead of his NXT In Your House match against Bron Breakker.

We asked Joe Gacy about the viral "most illegal move in wrestling history" video he was a part of, and he looked upon it fondly and said that he hadn't th...

Backstage reaction to MJF promo and situation with AEW

MJF's promo was designed to gain a polarizing reaction, and it did just that.

Fightful spoke to countless AEW talent about MJF's situation in the company, with most of the talent ranging from "it's always been a work on MJF's side" to "well,...

LIVE 3 PM EST: SRS Q&A

Is there even anything worth talking about?

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/P3NwPAN1drw

Talent told of upcoming ROH PPV

If what talent have been told is the case, Ring of Honor will be back in some capacity sooner than later.

Fightful has been told by AEW talent that the weekend of July 23 is targeted for ROH's return to PPV. As we've heard things so far, the...

AEW News And Notes: WWE Name Backstage, More people there, AEW party

- The AEW/Warnermedia/Discovery party was for a couple of hours after the show. We're told there was a very restricted guest list. 

- It was confirmed that Johnny Elite is not signed full-time.

- Dolph Ziggler was backstage, visit...

News and Notes: Wardlow, Theme Music, MLW, Harland, AEW

Some news and notes from the wrestling world:

- Wardlow is expected to have a new theme song, which is to debut imminently on AEW programming.

- Parker Boudreaux, the former Harland, is now a free agent. However, we're told that he'...

WWE expecting to sign prospect

An MMA talent is expected to head to WWE.

Fightful has learned that Bellator MMA star Valerie Loureda is expected to be signed by WWE, if she hasn't already. We were told by WWE sources that Loureda made a great impression recently, and seem...

List & Ya Girl Goes On 6/1

SRS & Denise are LIIIIIIIIIVE!

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/xu0-6-0N-OA

AOP News: "Retirement," Overeem, WES, MMA, More

Fightful spoke with AOP ahead the postponed WES show.

Gzim, the former Rezar, told us that Alistair Overeem was a big part of him getting into MMA, and he thought that Overeem would be a good fit in pro wrestling despite Overeem's less than ...

More news on WES postponing their show

WES announced that their big show in Nottingham was delayed from this weekend to July 9.

Fightful learned of the news yesterday when talent were informed that due to some issues with the arena, that the event had to be pulled back. Talent we...

Latest on Sasha Banks & Naomi

Naomi and Sasha Banks are currently suspended, and as of now there's no end in sight.

We're told by those in WWE that they've not heard of much, if any, communication between the two sides. However, Fightful was able to confirm that WWE had ...

Alex's SOUR GRAPS: Raw 5/30 -- The Waiting Game

Hell in a Cell is this Sunday and a lot of people didn't know about it, which does not speak well of your ability to build to a big show.

Kevin Owens is doing amazing work. Too bad it's all in service of getting this terrible Ezekiel gimmick...

SRS Backstage Report Podcast (5/30): MJF, MLW, AEW News

- Everything we know about MJF-AEW-Tony Khan

- Killer Kross-AEW

- Brian Cage

- Raw match nixed

- MLW news

The latest on MJF-Tony Khan

The latest on MJF-Tony Khan sees them having a meeting, if AEW sources are to be believed.

Last night, we reported on the Fightful post-show that MJF showed up shortly before his match, and left immediately after. That was later confirmed by...

Fightful Weekender (5/30): IWTV, GCW, NXT UK, NXT LEVEL UP, MLW, NWA, BLP

STEPHEN JENSEN is back with a new edition of the WEEKENDER!

Topics:

- Show to watch on IWTV - FREELANCE UNDERGROUND: "Four Quarters"

- SOUTHEAST FIRST: "Uncharted Territory S4 E3" results

- GCW: "Downward Spiral" results 2022-05-30 18:07:38 +0000 UTC View Post

Backstage News, Notes, Producers From Raw And Smackdown Last Week

Fightful has learned of the following producers for the WWE Raw for May 23:

- Riddle & Street Profits vs. Usos & Sami Zayn: Michael Hayes & Ariya Daivari

- AJ Styles & Liv Morgan vs. Damian Priest &...

Alex & Kate's SOUR GRAPS: AEW Double or Nothing Review

!!! STARTING RIGHT AFTER DOUBLE OR NOTHING !!!

What happened with MJF?

Who made their long-awaited debuts?

Who won the Owen Hart Tournaments?

Did Thunder Rosa have the best Women's Match of the night?

Talent reaction to MJF situation in AEW, more news

As Double or Nothing approaches, MJF's status has been a huge question mark and a point of discussion in AEW.

Talent have speculated over the last day as to the situation and whether it's a work, whether MJF would be at the venue or the like...

Date MJF's Contract Is Said To Be Up.

MJF's contract is set to come up in 2024, but Fightful has specifically learned when the deal is up.

January 1, 2024 is the date of expiration for the MJF AEW contract, according to sources close to MJF himself. MJF had originally signed wit...

3 PM EST LIVE: Fightful Select AEW Double Or Nothing Preview Show

Join Rob Wilkins and a cast of others as they preview AEW's Double or Nothing PPV Preview Show.  Join in on the conversation as we answer your questions!

MJF has flight booked out of Las Vegas, latest on situation with AEW

MJF no-showed his planned meet and greet Saturday for AEW, causing many fans to be unhappy after expecting to see him. As of right now, his status for Double or Nothing is uncertain.

Fightful heard from plenty of upset fans who had planned t...

AEW News And Notes: Miro, PVZ, Gangrel.

- Miro had been in Europe for a while, and has returned to the United States this week. We've not heard of plans to have him at this week's shows.

- As mentioned, Brian Cage was backstage at AEW Dynamite this past week.

- As noted, Pai...

Card Haul: Panini NFL 2021

SRS opens some FOOSBALL cards!!

Alex's SOUR GRAPS: SmackDown 5/27 & Double or Nothing Preview -- "Intimate Confines"

WWE couldn't even sell out a quarter of Allegiant Stadium, so they moved MITB to a much smaller venue, and they're trying to sell this to us as a good thing. Because of course they are.  

SmackDown saw the rise of NakaBROa, S...

WWE Smackdown plans for tonight

Fightful Select has learned the following plans for tonight's WWE Smackdown, which are subject to change. 

- Usos Undisputed Tag Team Title Celebration. Riddle and Nakamura are scheduled to be involved. Randy Orton isn't listed.  2022-05-27 23:40:04 +0000 UTC View Post

AEW wrestler who hasn't been used lately was backstage at Dynamite

The Machine was backstage at AEW Dynamite this week.

Fightful Select has learned that former FTW Champion Brian Cage was backstage at AEW Dynamite this past Wedne...

AEW wrestler who hasn't been used lately was backstage at Dynamite

The Machine was backstage at AEW Dynamite this week.

Fightful Select has learned that former FTW Champion Brian Cage was backstage at AEW Dynamite this past Wedne...

Coexisting After Dark with Rob and Maggie with Special Guest @BR_Doctor

Rob and Maggie are back for another episode of Coexisting After Dark with Special Guest @BR_Doctor Chris Mueller.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/oPbptNQWV1Y

Notes: Grapsody Interview With Will Hobbs

Grapsody has an interview with Will Hobbs releasing at 3 EST, and we've got some notes, courtesy of Jeremy Lambert. Please check out the full interview above

 - Hobbs tells everyone to bet on Powerhouse Hobbs & Ricky Starks at Doubl...