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Josh Hokit On A Potential Move To WWE: I Say No As Of Right Now, But If They’re Willing To Pay, F*ck It

Josh Hokit, who competes on this weekend’s White House UFC card, talks a potential switch to WWE in the future. Moving from the world of mixed martial arts to the world of professional wrestling is not a new idea to say the least, as names such as Ronda Rousey, Ken Shamrock, Marina Shafir and more … The post Josh Hokit On A Potential Move To WWE: I Say No As Of Right Now, But If They’re Willing To Pay, F*ck It appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Charlotte Flair Recalls Photo With Tom Holland And The WWE Divas Championship

Charlotte Flair recalls a photo she took with Tom Holland and the WWE Divas Championship all the way back in 2015. Charlotte Flair has been part of WWE now for well over a decade, meaning that she has attended a litany of promotional events for the company, including for the yearly video games made by … The post Charlotte Flair Recalls Photo With Tom Holland And The WWE Divas Championship appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Charlotte Flair On Destroying Alexa Bliss’ Lily Doll At WWE Extreme Rules 2021: My Boss Made Me Do It, I Had No Choice In The Matter

Charlotte Flair shifts the blame of destroying Alexa Bliss’ Lily Doll at Extreme Rules 2021 to her boss rather than herself. Over the years, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte have clashed in a number of ways before becoming a tag team last year and chasing tag team title gold. At Extreme Rules 2021, Flair would actually … The post Charlotte Flair On Destroying Alexa Bliss’ Lily Doll At WWE Extreme Rules 2021: My Boss Made Me Do It, I Had No Choice In The Matter appeared first on Fightful | WWE News,...

Charlotte Flair Says She And Tiffany Stratton Wearing Similar Outfits During Segment On Road To WrestleMania 41 ‘Was Not Planned’

Charlotte Flair reflects on she and Tiffany Stratton wearing similar outfits during a segment on the road to WrestleMania 41. In the build up to their bout at the event in 2025, Stratton and Flair would come face to face in a segment in Chicago. In the segment, the pair would be dressed fairly similarly, … The post Charlotte Flair Says She And Tiffany Stratton Wearing Similar Outfits During Segment On Road To WrestleMania 41 ‘Was Not Planned’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, ...

Charlotte Flair Never Understood The Controversy In The Divas Championship: Just Because It Had A Butterfly?

Charlotte Flair discusses her Divas title reign, noting that she never understood the controversy regarding the title belt design. Charlotte would be part of a group of WWE women’s talent called up to the main roster in July of 2015, and would quickly become one of the top stars in WWE’s women’s division, capturing the … The post Charlotte Flair Never Understood The Controversy In The Divas Championship: Just Because It Had A Butterfly? appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wr...

Yota Tsuji Wins IWGP Heavyweight Title At NJPW Dominion

Yota Tsuji is back on top of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Yota Tsuji regained the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at NJPW Dominion, defeating Callum Newman in the main event. The finish saw Tsuji hit multiple Gene Blasters to put Newman away. After the match, Tsuji said that this is a new era of New Japan and that … The post Yota Tsuji Wins IWGP Heavyweight Title At NJPW Dominion appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

YOH Def. DOUKI To Become IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion At NJPW Dominion 2026

YOH completes the mission. The IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship was on the line at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s 2026 Dominion event. The bout saw DOUKI defend against YOH. YOH earned the title opportunity by winning the Best of the Super Juniors tournament. It was DOUKI’s first match since April, as he bowed out of the Best … The post YOH Def. DOUKI To Become IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion At NJPW Dominion 2026 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Shota Umino Wins IWGP Global Heavyweight Title At NJPW Dominion, Attacked By Gabe Kidd

Shota Umino finally captures gold. Shota Umino won the IWGP Global Heavyweight Title at NJPW Dominion, defeating Andrade El Idolo and Drilla Moloney in a three-way match. The finish saw Shota hit the Second Chapter on Andrade, scoring the three count. Moloney tried to break up the pin, but was just a split second late … The post Shota Umino Wins IWGP Global Heavyweight Title At NJPW Dominion, Attacked By Gabe Kidd appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

United Empire Ends Knock Out Brothers’ Reign As IWGP Tag Team Champions At NJPW Dominion 2026

United Empire gets the belts. The IWGP Tag Team Titles were on the line at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Dominion 2026 show. The Knock Out Brothers (Yuto-Ice & OSKAR) put the titles on the line against United Empire (Great-O-Khan & HENARE). Knock Out Brothers had been champions since September 2025. The bout at Dominion was their … The post United Empire Ends Knock Out Brothers’ Reign As IWGP Tag Team Champions At NJPW Dominion 2026 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling ...

Aaron Wolf Becomes Two-Time NEVER Openweight Champion At NJPW Dominion 2026

Aaron Wolf regains the gold. One of the championship matches on the bill for New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Dominion event was Ren Narita defending the NEVER Openweight Title against Aaron Wolf. HOUSE OF TORTURE got involved to assist Narita, but coming out to offset them were Hontai’s Toru Yano and NJPW World Television Champion Konosuke Takeshita. … The post Aaron Wolf Becomes Two-Time NEVER Openweight Champion At NJPW Dominion 2026 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling...

Gabe Kidd, Konosuke Takeshita, Callum Newman, More Announced For NJPW G1 Climax 36

The field is set for NJPW G1 Climax 36. New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced the participants for the annual G1 Climax tournament. The tournament will begin on July 11 in Chicago and conclude on August 16 at Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Here are the participants and their respective blocks. A Block Konosuke Takeshita Yota Tsuji … The post Gabe Kidd, Konosuke Takeshita, Callum Newman, More Announced For NJPW G1 Climax 36 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

SANADA Debuts New Look, Loses Return Match At NJPW Dominion 2026

SANADA’s comeback bout. The opening match of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Dominion 2026 event saw Konosuke Takeshita defend the NJPW World Television Championship against the returning SANADA. It was SANADA’s first match since January 2026, when he took his hiatus from wrestling. SANADA’s entrance featured previous incarnations of his on-screen presentation. That came with these different … The post SANADA Debuts New Look, Loses Return Match At NJPW Dominion 2026 appeared first on Fightful | WW...

NJPW Dominion Results (6/14): Callum Newman vs. Yota Tsuji Headlines

New Japan Pro-Wrestling held its NJPW Dominion event on June 14 from Osaka Jo-Hall in Osaka, Japan. The event aired on NJPW World. Full results are below. NJPW Dominion Results (6/14) NJPW World TV Championship: Konosuke Takeshita (c) def. SANADA No DQ: Jake Lee def. El Phantasmo Yuya Uemura & Taichi def. TMDK (Zack Sabre … The post NJPW Dominion Results (6/14): Callum Newman vs. Yota Tsuji Headlines appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

AAA On Fox Results (6/13): Lola Vice And Mr Iguana Headline

Lucha Libre AAA aired the latest episode of AAA on Fox on June 13. The event aired on Fox Latin America and YouTube. Full results are below. AAA On Fox Results (6/13) Galeno def. Golden Jacket & Galio Omos asks Dorian Roldan for “three.” La Parka, Octagón Jr. & El Fiscal def. Los Vipers (Abismo … The post AAA On Fox Results (6/13): Lola Vice And Mr Iguana Headline appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

New York Knicks Win NBA Championship Thanks To Danhausen

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions, all thanks to Danhausen. The New York Knicks won their first NBA Championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games in the NBA Finals. While Jalen Brunson was named the Finals MVP, Danhausen was the real MVP thanks to his uncursing of the Knicks after … The post New York Knicks Win NBA Championship Thanks To Danhausen appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Rey Mysterio Announcement, El Grande Americano & Dominik Mysterio Appearances Set For 6/20 AAA On FOX

The champion Dominik Mysterio is returning. Coming off the heels of the June 13th episode of Lucha Libre AAA on FOX, the lineup was pushed out for the June 20th episode, which will air on WWE and AAA’s respective YouTube channels. There is going to be a big announcement from AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio. … The post Rey Mysterio Announcement, El Grande Americano & Dominik Mysterio Appearances Set For 6/20 AAA On FOX appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage ...

Momo Watanabe Announces In-Ring Return

Momo Watanabe is set to return to the ring. At STARDOM in Korakuen Hall on June 14, Momo Watanabe announced that she will be making her in-ring return. An exact date for her return was not given. Momo grabbed the mic and stated (via meraWRESTLING), “Sorry to keep you waiting, you pieces of shit! Got … The post Momo Watanabe Announces In-Ring Return appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Blake Monroe Cakes Tiffany Stratton’s Face

Blake Monroe targets Tiffany Stratton on Twitch. Blake Monroe showed up on Tiffany Stratton’s Twitch stream, and things were all fun and games between the two SmackDown superstars at first. Je’Von Evans, who is a multi-time guest on Stratton’s stream, and Stratton welcomed Monroe to the stream, and everyone was getting along just fine at … The post Blake Monroe Cakes Tiffany Stratton’s Face appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Chad Gable Vs. Rusev Added To 6/15 WWE Raw

Chad Gable vs. Rusev has been added to the upcoming WWE Raw. On the 6/8 WWE Raw, Penta defended his Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio. Penta retained his title, but was then attacked by Ethan Page and Rusev. This led to Gable coming to the ring to save Penta and Mysterio.  Gable has now announced … The post Chad Gable Vs. Rusev Added To 6/15 WWE Raw appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Athena Vs. Maya World Women’s Owen Semifinal Added To 6/20 AEW Collision

At AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster, Maya World cut a promo against Athena, with the latter also cutting a promo moments later. The ROH Women’s World Champion faced Tiara James on the Saturday show. She attacked James after the match ended, and this led to Maya World coming out to make the save. She ended up … The post Athena Vs. Maya World Women’s Owen Semifinal Added To 6/20 AEW Collision appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Will Ospreay And Swerve Strickland Face-To-Face, MJF And Mark Briscoe Decide Team & More Added To 6/17 AEW Dynamite

Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, and more added to next AEW Dynamite. At AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster, it was announced that Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland will come face-to-face during the upcoming Dynamite in Sugar Land, Texas. Ospreay and Strickland will face each other at AEW Forbidden Door in the Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals. … The post Will Ospreay And Swerve Strickland Face-To-Face, MJF And Mark Briscoe Decide Team & More Added To 6/17 AEW Dynamite appeared fir...

Thekla Set To Defend AEW Women’s World Title Against Starlight Kid At AEW Forbidden Door

Thekla vs. Starlight Kid confirmed for AEW Forbidden Door. Earlier this month, Thekla spat at Stardom’s logo during the 6/3 AEW Dynamite. Tony Schiavone was trying to apologize to Stardom during this week’s AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster, but he was interrupted by Thekla. She doubled down on her previous comments, saying that she had done … The post Thekla Set To Defend AEW Women’s World Title Against Starlight Kid At AEW Forbidden Door appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro ...

AAA Officially Announces Verano de Escándalo For July 25th

The official announcement of Verano de Escándalo. As the June 13th episode of Lucha Libre AAA on FOX was airing, the brand’s next special was announced. On July 25th, they’ll be presenting Verano de Escandalo at Arena San Marcos in Mexico. There have not been any talent advertisements for the show as of this writing. … The post AAA Officially Announces Verano de Escándalo For July 25th appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

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Hikaru Shida & Persephone Qualify For Survival Of The Fittest On AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster

Hikaru Shida and Persephone qualify for Survival of the Fittest. There were two Survival of the Fittest qualifying matches that took place on the 6/13 AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster. A jumping knee by @ShidaHikaru FLOORS @ZaydaSteel! Watch #AEWCollision on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/Qeofc1pYzH — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 14, 2026 The first match … The post Hikaru Shida & Persephone Qualify For Survival Of The Fittest On AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster appeared first on Fightful |...

WWE NXT Live Results (6/13): Zaria, The Vanity Project Compete

WWE held an NXT live event on June 13 from the Jacksonville Armory in Jacksonville, FL. Full results (courtesy of Wrestling Bodyslam) are below. WWE NXT Live Results (6/13) Kali Armstrong def. Skylar Rae Charlie Dempsey def. Ulka Sasaki Layla Diggs def. Zena Sterling Tavion Heights def. Kam Hendrix NXT Women’s North American Championship: Zaria … The post WWE NXT Live Results (6/13): Zaria, The Vanity Project Compete appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage Ne...