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Triple Threat For NXT Championship Made Official For Heatwave PLE
Latest bout set for Heatwave. With Zilla Fatu crashing the number one contenders match between Grayson Waller and Cruz Montana, it left the NXT Title match at the Heatwave Premium Live Event up in the air. There was an in-ring segment on the 8/18 NXT on The CW with Montana, Waller, and NXT Champion Tony … The post Triple Threat For NXT Championship Made Official For Heatwave PLE appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Jim Johnston Says He Would Love To Create Themes Again, But Doesn’t Think WWE Will Ask
For years, fans have asked for Jim Johnston to return to create themes for WWE superstars as he’s responsible for iconic themes for The Rock, The Undertaker, Steve Austin, D-Generation X, and more. Fans, and even wrestlers, have complained about their generic themes, but very little has changed. Appearing on the All Access Entertainment podcast, … The post Jim Johnston Says He Would Love To Create Themes Again, But Doesn’t Think WWE Will Ask appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, P...
Rey Fenix Appears On 8/18 WWE NXT
Rey Fenix appeared in the opening segment. Kicking off the August 18th episode of NXT on The CW was Cruz Montana. He was there to address new WWE signee Zilla Fatu, who crashed the number one contenders main event that Montana and Grayson Waller were competing in on the 8/11 show. A producer informed Montana … The post Rey Fenix Appears On 8/18 WWE NXT appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Watch: ROH TV Special Tuesday Episode | 8/18/2026
Watch: ROH TV Special Tuesday Episode | 8/18/2026 The post Watch: ROH TV Special Tuesday Episode | 8/18/2026 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Adam Copeland: My Experience By The End Of WWE Was Overproduced And Overrehearsed. It Kept Handcuffs On
Adam Copeland spent over two decades in WWE, accomplishing everything there is to accomplish before leaving the company in August 2023. Copeland retired in 2011 due to a neck injury, but returned to the ring in 2020. After leaving WWE, he signed with AEW in October 2023. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on the Ariel Helwani … The post Adam Copeland: My Experience By The End Of WWE Was Overproduced And Overrehearsed. It Kept Handcuffs On appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling...
WWE NXT Results (8/18/2026): Cruz Montana Calls Out Zilla Fatu, WrenQCC, Myles Borne, More
Full results for WWE NXT on The CW & Netflix on August 18, 2026, live from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. On August 18, 2026, WWE hosted a new episode of NXT on The CW from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Cruz Montana headlined the show. The full results are listed below Refresh … The post WWE NXT Results (8/18/2026): Cruz Montana Calls Out Zilla Fatu, WrenQCC, Myles Borne, More appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Brock Rechsteiner Lands Suplex Takedown In Saints-Cowboys Joint Practice Fight
The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints got involved in a joint practice fight on Tuesday, and Brock Rechsteiner was in the middle of it. It’s unclear what started the incident, Rechsteiner and Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson began shoving before Carson grabbed Rechsteiner’s facemask. The teams then started pushing and shoving, leading to Rechsteiner becoming … The post Brock Rechsteiner Lands Suplex Takedown In Saints-Cowboys Joint Practice Fight appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AE...
Adam Copeland Says He’d Be Retired Now If AEW Wasn’t Around And He Stayed With WWE
Adam Copeland gives further insight into joining AEW. Copeland joined AEW at WrestleDream 2023, officially leaving WWE after over two decades with the company. Copeland has often spoken about looking at the landscape and seeing what AEW had to offer, feeling that was the best decision for him. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on the Ariel … The post Adam Copeland Says He’d Be Retired Now If AEW Wasn’t Around And He Stayed With WWE appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backs...
Montez Ford & Brody King Release New Albums, WWE Raw Highlights, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update for Tuesday, August 18, 2026. – Montez Ford and Brody King’s band, God’s Hate, have released new albums: NEW ALBUM BY TEZ “AFTERTHETIDE.” AVAILABLE NOW EVERYWHERE. COMMENT WITH 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊https://t.co/vNkV97v7kFhttps://t.co/Wiu5OLg7yW pic.twitter.com/IgGqlhLwjW — 𝕂𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕖𝕫 (@MontezFordWWE) August 17, 2026 GOD’S HATE – WON’T BE DISGRACED.NEW 12” EP OUT NOW.https://t.co/Ei0UC0Tar4 Chapter I: … The post Montez Ford & Brody King Release New Albums, WWE Raw Highlights, M...
Steven Borden Believed To Be Signed With AEW
An update on Steven Borden. Fightful Select is reporting that the common belief is that Steven Borden is signed to AEW. Borden has frequently wrestled in dark matches for the company since December 2025. To check out the full report on Borden/AEW, subscribe to Fightful Select today. When following up on Steven Borden's status with … The post Steven Borden Believed To Be Signed With AEW appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Chelsea Green: I Climbed The Ladder As Fast As I Could In Case They Thought Of Changing The Finish
Chelsea Green captured the Interim WWE Women’s Championship at WWE SummerSlam, winning a five-way ladder match against Charlotte Flair, Lash Legend, Jade Cargill, and Tiffany Stratton. Green found herself alone in the ring after initially being stopped by B-Fab and Michin from winning the match. After raising up, Green scurried up the ladder to grab … The post Chelsea Green: I Climbed The Ladder As Fast As I Could In Case They Thought Of Changing The Finish appeared first on Fightful | WWE N...
Jim Ross Provides Post-Brain Surgery Update, Says His Goal Is To Work AEW All In
Jim Ross is on the road to recovery. Just six days after undergoing brain surgery, Ross took to social media to let fans know that he’s currently undergoing rehab and physical therapy as he looks to go home soon. Jim also told fans that his goal is to work AEW All In in London on … The post Jim Ross Provides Post-Brain Surgery Update, Says His Goal Is To Work AEW All In appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Dustin Rhodes Issues Apology For Responding To Islamophobic Tweet
Dustin Rhodes speaks. Rhodes was a topic of controversy on Tuesday, with fans and wrestlers criticizing him for responding to an islamophobic, racist, and transphobic tweet. Mustafa Ali was one of the bigger names to call out Dustin, saying that his behavior is disappointing. Mustafa Ali responded to Dustin Rhodes after Rhodes reacted to a … The post Dustin Rhodes Issues Apology For Responding To Islamophobic Tweet appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Wrestling Open RI Results (8/17): Bear Bronson, Marcus Mathers Compete
Beyond Wrestling held the latest episode of Wrestling Open RI on August 17 from Rhodes On The Pawtuxet in Cranston, RI. The event aired on IWTV. Full results are below. Wrestling Open RI Results (8/17) Leedz Lewis def. Devious Cass Von Erich Six Man Tag Team Classic 2026 First Round: DJ Powers, Dustin Waller & … The post Wrestling Open RI Results (8/17): Bear Bronson, Marcus Mathers Compete appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
IShowSpeed: I’m Coming Back To WWE Soon
IShowSpeed teases his return to WWE. The popular streamer hasn’t appeared for the company since WrestleMania 42, where he teamed with The Vision (Austin Theory & Logan Paul) and lost to The Usos and LA Knight. During his recent Twitch stream, a fan asked IShowSpeed about returning to WWE. “I’m coming back to WWE soon, … The post IShowSpeed: I’m Coming Back To WWE Soon appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE Raw (8/10) Scores 2.6 Million Global Views On Netflix, Ranks Fifth In US
WWE Raw viewership and ratings for the August 10 episode. Tudum reports that WWE Raw on August 10 drew 2.6 million global views on Netflix. The show also ranked eighth globally and fifth in the United States. The August 3 episode scored 2.6 million global views. It ranked sixth globally and fourth in the United States. … The post WWE Raw (8/10) Scores 2.6 Million Global Views On Netflix, Ranks Fifth In US appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Mercedes Mone And Willow Nightingale Segment Added To 8/19 AEW Dynamite
Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale will be present on the August 19 episode of AEW Dynamite. All Elite Wrestling announced that the Women’s Champion and her opponent at All In will speak with Renee Paquette ahead of their title clash on August 30. #AEWDynamite8/7c, TBS & HBO MaxTomorrow@WillowWrestles & @MercedesVarnadoInterview w/ @ReneePaquetteMoné attacked Willow before … The post Mercedes Mone And Willow Nightingale Segment Added To 8/19 AEW Dynamite appeared first on Fightful | WWE Ne...
Jim Johnston Doesn’t Think Triple H Is A Fan Of His, ‘He Wanted His Own Guys, I Was Perceived As Vince’s Guy’
Jim Johnston is arguably the most legendary theme composer in wrestling history, crafting the iconic themes of Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker, and more. Fans have wanted Johnston to return for years as many themes have missed the mark. Speaking on the All Access Entertainment podcast, Johnston was discussing how he put together Triple … The post Jim Johnston Doesn’t Think Triple H Is A Fan Of His, ‘He Wanted His Own Guys, I Was Perceived As Vince’s Guy’ appeared first on Fightful | W...
Mistico Says Representing CMLL At Forbidden Door Has Been ‘Wonderful’
Mistico says that representing CMLL at Forbidden Door has been wonderful, explaining how he enjoys the dream match aspect. The luchador has been a part of two Forbidden Door events in 2024 and more recently in 2026, and has been part of the PPV’s CMLL crossovers. While speaking to Dave Meltzer in a recent interview, … The post Mistico Says Representing CMLL At Forbidden Door Has Been ‘Wonderful’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Mistico Says He Wants To Cement Himself As A Worldwide Legend By The Time He Retires
Mistico speaks about wanting to cement himself as a worldwide wrestling legend by the time he walks away from pro wrestling. Mistico is one of the most decorated luchadores of his generation, and has competed around the world, but is far more popular in his home country of Mexico than he is in other countries … The post Mistico Says He Wants To Cement Himself As A Worldwide Legend By The Time He Retires appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Peacock, Home Of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Raising Prices For Fourth Time In Four Years
Peacock is once again raising its prices The price increase will begin on August 18 for new customers and September 17 for current customers. This marks the fourth time in four years that Peacock will raise its prices. The new pricing is as follows: Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be $12.99/month, up from $10.99; … The post Peacock, Home Of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Raising Prices For Fourth Time In Four Years appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Ba...
Mustafa Ali Recalls Getting Kayfabed By Swerve Strickland After He Purchased His Childhood Home
Mustafa Ali got worked by Swerve Strickland. Back in September 2024, ‘Hangman’ Adam Page burned down Swerve Strickland’s childhood home just days before their huge match at All Out. Hours before the segment aired, Strickland touted the purchase of the home on social media. Speaking with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp for a new interview, Mustafa … The post Mustafa Ali Recalls Getting Kayfabed By Swerve Strickland After He Purchased His Childhood Home appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW New...
Mistico Says His Next Goal Involves Conquering AEW, Competing For The AEW World Title
Mistico has goals in mind for his near future, including conquering AEW and capturing the AEW World Heavyweight Championship. Mistico is one of the most decorated luchadores of all time, and has competed in the United States many times in the past. However, he does have new goals when it comes to the United States … The post Mistico Says His Next Goal Involves Conquering AEW, Competing For The AEW World Title appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Matt Hardy: Brock Lesnar Is Truly The Most Badass Real Athlete I’ve Ever Been In The Ring With
Matt Hardy discusses Brock Lesnar’s retirement and how he looks back on the time that the two worked together in WWE. In the early years of his WWE career, Lesnar would work with some names that would go onto become legendary in the industry, including the likes of The Hardys, who he had a memorable … The post Matt Hardy: Brock Lesnar Is Truly The Most Badass Real Athlete I’ve Ever Been In The Ring With appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
NWA Signs Mackenzie Morgan
The NWA announced they have signed Mackenzie Morgan. From the National Wrestling Alliance: 𝙉𝙒𝘼 𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙎 𝙈𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙉𝙕𝙄𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙂𝘼𝙉 Welcome to the National Wrestling Alliance! Today the NWA announces the signing of @RealMKZMorgan to an exclusive contract. This rising star made her first NWA appearance at 𝙉𝙒𝘼 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 6 in Atlanta, GA. 𝘼𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙈𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙀𝙉𝙕𝙄𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙂𝘼𝙉: 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣: … The post NWA Signs Mackenzie Morgan appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
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