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Paul Heyman: It’s Time We All Recognize The NBA Has A Great Creative Team And Writers
Paul Heyman comments on the NBA Finals. On Wednesday, June 11, the New York Knicks made a stunning comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. At one point, the Knicks were down 29 points before coming back to defeat the Spurs in Madison Square Garden. Heyman took to … The post Paul Heyman: It’s Time We All Recognize The NBA Has A Great Creative Team And Writers appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Swerve Strickland Defeats Brody King To Advance To Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals
Swerve Strickland secures a spot at Forbidden Door. This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite was headlined by the last semifinal match in the Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. This match pitted Swerve Strickland against Brody King, a rematch from the Revolution event in March. After a back-and-forth affair, the finish of the match saw Prince … The post Swerve Strickland Defeats Brody King To Advance To Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament Finals appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW Ne...
Andre Chase Says WWE Originally Wanted To Sign Him As A Coach, Which Came With A Higher Salary
Andre Chase officially signed with WWE in February 2021, joining the company after a tryout during COVID. Chase was previously with EVOLVE, wrestling under the name Harlem Bravado. Though EVOLVE was purchased by WWE in July 2020, Chase did not come over when others did. “Gabe (Sapolsky) calls me in July and goes, ‘We sold … The post Andre Chase Says WWE Originally Wanted To Sign Him As A Coach, Which Came With A Higher Salary appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Bac...
Mercedes Mone To Face Hazuki In Women’s Owen Semifinal On 6/17 AEW Dynamite
A big women’s match is set for the June 17 edition of AEW Dynamite. AEW revealed that the show will feature a semifinal bout in the Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, with Mercedes Mone taking on Hazuki. In the first round of the tournament, Mone defeated Alex Windsor while Hazuki defeated Persephone. AEW Dynamite (6/17) … The post Mercedes Mone To Face Hazuki In Women’s Owen Semifinal On 6/17 AEW Dynamite appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Kenny Omega vs. Bad Dude Tito, Death Riders vs. STP, More Set For AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster
Here’s what’s on tap for AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster. The show will feature the in-ring return of Kenny Omega, as he’ll take on Bad Dude Tito in a singles contest. This will be Omega’s first non-Stadium Stampede match since April, when he faced MJF at the Dynasty pay-per-view. In addition to that, the Death Riders … The post Kenny Omega vs. Bad Dude Tito, Death Riders vs. STP, More Set For AEW Collision Summer Blockbuster appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Ba...
Kenny Omega To Face Zack Sabre Jr At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr will clash at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. The match was announced on AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster. A video package played of ZSJ issuing the challenge. Excalibur stated that Omega knew the challenge was coming, and had already accepted, making the bout official. Kenny Omega is 2-0 in singles … The post Kenny Omega To Face Zack Sabre Jr At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Maya World Defeats Skye Blue To Advance In Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament
Maya World is advancing in the Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster featured another first round match in the tournament, as Skye Blue took on Maya World. Blue was originally scheduled to take on Sareee, who was pulled from the bout due to injury. World was able to pull out a shock … The post Maya World Defeats Skye Blue To Advance In Women’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Team Briscoe vs. Team MJF Steel Cage Tag Set For AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
A huge match has been announced for Forbidden Door. On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Mark Briscoe broke some big news for the pay-per-view, revealing that a twelve man tag team bout will headline the card. MJF and Briscoe will lead each team and the match will take place inside of a steel cage. … The post Team Briscoe vs. Team MJF Steel Cage Tag Set For AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Darby Allin Returns At AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster, Attacks Kevin Knight
Darby Allin is out for blood. This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite featured a braggadocios promo from Kevin Knight and his new leader, Don Callis. After bringing up his desire to challenge for the AEW World Championship again, Knight called out MJF. Instead, Darby Allin snuck in the ring and attacked Knight as his music … The post Darby Allin Returns At AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster, Attacks Kevin Knight appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE EVOLVE Results (6/10): The MOG Squad Headlines
WWE aired the latest episode of WWE EVOLVE on June 10 from the Performance Center in Orlando, FL. The event aired on Tubi. Full results are below. WWE EVOLVE Results (6/10) Karmen Petrovic def. PJ Vasa The MOG Squad brags about taking out Cappucino Jones. Elijah Holyfield threatens to break jaws. Tristan Angels cuts a … The post WWE EVOLVE Results (6/10): The MOG Squad Headlines appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Dustin Rhodes Wants To Go No Face Paint For Final Match
Dustin Rhodes gives more insight into his final match. Dustin has said that he has roughly two years left as an active in-ring competitor, and he already has ideas for his final match. “I’m keeping it really close to the vest,” Dustin told Tony Sciavone and Conrad Thompson on What Happened When. “Tony [Khan] knows, … The post Dustin Rhodes Wants To Go No Face Paint For Final Match appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Killer Kross: Mask vs. Mask Is A Match You Can Show A Non-Wrestling Fan To Hook Them
The mask vs. mask match between El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) and OG Americano (Chad Gable) has earned high praise from fans, pundits, and peers, capping off the Americano rivalry. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Killer Kross weighed in with his take. “I would say that match is the full menu. You’re giving them everything: the … The post Killer Kross: Mask vs. Mask Is A Match You Can Show A Non-Wrestling Fan To Hook Them appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backsta...
AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster Results (6/10/2026): Swerve Strickland, Skye Blue, Jon Moxley, Andrade, More
Full results for the June 10, 2026, edition of AEW Dynamite on TBS live from The Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. On June 10, 2026, All Elite Wrestling hosted a new episode of Dynamite Summer Blockbuster at The Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Swerve Strickland vs. Brody King headlined the … The post AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster Results (6/10/2026): Swerve Strickland, Skye Blue, Jon Moxley, Andrade, More appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pr...
Sareee Not Cleared To Compete On 6/10 AEW Dynamite, Maya World Takes Her Place
Sareee is unable to compete on AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster. Ahead of the show on Wednesday, Tony Khan announced that Sareee was not cleared by AEW doctors, and that she won’t compete against Skye Blue in the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament. She previously noted that her neck was not at full strength, but was … The post Sareee Not Cleared To Compete On 6/10 AEW Dynamite, Maya World Takes Her Place appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
‘Dark Side Of The Ring’ Season Seven Schedule
Vice TV and Dark Side of the Ring have released the schedule for the seventh season. The season will premiere on July 7 with parts one and two focusing on Jeff Jarrett and TNA Wrestling. Part three will air on July 14. The full schedule is below: July 7 – Jeff Jarrett/TNA Wrestling Parts One … The post ‘Dark Side Of The Ring’ Season Seven Schedule appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Report: Terry Taylor To Undergo Knee Surgery
Terry Taylor set for surgery. Mike Johnson at PWInsider reports WWE Performance Center coach Terry Taylor is set to undergo knee surgery in the coming weeks. The surgery will cause him to miss The Gathering convention in July, which is promoted by TMart Promotions in Charlotte, NC. Taylor has been working as a trainer with … The post Report: Terry Taylor To Undergo Knee Surgery appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Killer Kross Says No One Was Allowed On A Headset In Gorilla A Week After He Got On, ‘Maybe I Heard Things I Shouldn’t Have’
Killer Kross was trying to learn during his time in WWE, but that may have led to additional restrictions. Kross wasn’t always featured on WWE television during his final year with the company, but even when he wasn’t on TV, he was still trying to pick up knowledge backstage. “I would always try to sit … The post Killer Kross Says No One Was Allowed On A Headset In Gorilla A Week After He Got On, ‘Maybe I Heard Things I Shouldn’t Have’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wre...
Mercedes Mone Has Four Corgis
The biggest Mercedes Mone news of the week. In her Mone Mag, Mercedes revealed that she has added an extra Corgi baby to the bunch. “While I was away, Papicito Beast Mortos surprised me with a welcome back gift. A BABY CORGI. Yes. Another one. As if three wasn’t enough. So now I’m officially the … The post Mercedes Mone Has Four Corgis appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
AEW Celebrates 25M Combined Social Media Followers, WWE NXT Highlights, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update for Wednesday, June 10, 2025. – AEW took to social media to celebrate 25M combined followers across multiple social media platforms: 25 MILLION STRONG! 🔥 Thank you to the best professional wrestling fans in the world! 💛 pic.twitter.com/w1ni1qlx6i — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 9, 2026 – Top 10 … The post AEW Celebrates 25M Combined Social Media Followers, WWE NXT Highlights, More | Fight Size appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Bac...
Killer Kross Admits It Bothered Him That He Did Not Speak To Triple H After Leaving WWE
Triple H and Killer Kross worked together since Kross was brought into the company in 2020, with Triple H immediately getting behind him in NXT. Kross was released in 2021, but brought back when Triple H gained power as CCO in 2022. Kross would leave again in 2025 when his contract expired. Speaking to Ariel … The post Killer Kross Admits It Bothered Him That He Did Not Speak To Triple H After Leaving WWE appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
TNA iMPACT! Spoilers From Denver, CO (Taped On 6/7)
TNA Wrestling taped matches and segments for upcoming episodes of TNA iMPACT! on June 7 from Denver, CO. Full spoilers (courtesy of PWTorch) TNA iMPACT! Spoilers From Denver, CO (Taped On 6/6) Home Town Man def. Dak Draper Special Agent def. Jamie Stanley Ricky Sosa def. Ryan Nemeth Santino announces The Righteous vs. The Hardys … The post TNA iMPACT! Spoilers From Denver, CO (Taped On 6/7) appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Karissa Rivera (Elektra Lopez) Details How She Ended Up Joining Legado Del Fantasma In WWE
The former Elektra Lopez shares how she got into Legado Del Fantasma. It was in August 2021 on WWE NXT TV that Elektra Lopez aligned with the original incarnation of Legado Del Fantasma, which included Santos Escobar, Cruz Del Toro, and Joaquin Wilde. Lopez was brought in to offset B-Fab, who was a member of … The post Karissa Rivera (Elektra Lopez) Details How She Ended Up Joining Legado Del Fantasma In WWE appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Killer Kross Thinks The Door Has Always Been Open With AEW
After departing WWE in the summer of 2025, Killer Kross has been back on the independent scene, mainly working with MLW. At the time of his WWE departure, many wondered if Kross would show up in AEW given the buzz he had created in the final months with WWE and people wondering whether or not … The post Killer Kross Thinks The Door Has Always Been Open With AEW appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Kevin Knight And Tommaso Ciampa To Speak At AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster
Kevin Knight will speak on Dynamite. AEW announced that TNT Champion “The Jet” will speak at AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster on June 10. Knight joined the Don Callis Family last Wednesday, and then went on to defeat “Speedball” Mike Bailey. Plus, Tommaso Ciampa will speak as well. #AEWDynamite Summer Blockbuster8/7c, TBS & HBO MaxTONIGHT! We'll … The post Kevin Knight And Tommaso Ciampa To Speak At AEW Dynamite Summer Blockbuster appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling...
Janel Grant Denies Involvement In Anonymous Emails Sent That Triggered 2022 Board Investigation
In 2022, the WWE board of directors investigated the misconduct of Vince McMahon after anonymous emails were sent. On Wednesday, Grant denied involvement in sending those emails and denied the claims in the emails. The first email, sent on March 30, 2022: “To Whom it May Concern, “My friend worked at WWE. She is [REDACTED] … The post Janel Grant Denies Involvement In Anonymous Emails Sent That Triggered 2022 Board Investigation appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling B...