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Konosuke Takeshita Returning To DDT Pro-Wrestling In September
Konosuke Takeshita is returning to DDT. On August 30th, Konosuke Takeshita will be in action at AEW All In at Wembley Stadium. He’ll be challenging for the AEW International Championship in a three-way match. Coming out of that, Takeshita will be heading back to Japan for DDT Pro-Wrestling. He is set for the promotion’s September … The post Konosuke Takeshita Returning To DDT Pro-Wrestling In September appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE Merger Lawsuit Settlement Submitted, Requires $147.5 million From The Defendants
Court documents have been submitted in the WWE-UFC merger lawsuit. Brandon Thurston at POST Wrestling reports the stipulation in the settlement confirms that $147.5 million is required from the defendants: Vince McMahon, Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, George Barrios, and Michelle Wilson. In the TKO second quarter financial report, it was revealed that the WWE portion … The post WWE Merger Lawsuit Settlement Submitted, Requires $147.5 million From The Defendants appeared first on Fightful | WWE Ne...
Rachael Ellering & Chris Hero Shown On ESPN Broadcast Of WNBA Game
Rachael Ellering and Chris Hero were shown on the broadcast. Among those in attendance at the WNBA Portland Fire versus Phoenix Mercury game was Rachael Ellering and Chris Hero. They were shown during ESPN’s broadcast of the game and were booing the officiating. “Truly. What are we doing?! Thank you @espn for catching me at … The post Rachael Ellering & Chris Hero Shown On ESPN Broadcast Of WNBA Game appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
MLP Mayhem Results (8/27): Nikki Storm Competes
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling aired the latest episode of MLP Mayhem on August 27. Matches were taped at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The event aired on TSN2. Full results are below. MLP Mayhem Results (8/27) Shotzi Blackheart & PCO def. Taylor Rising & Kris Chambers Dan Maff attacks Shotzi. Vignette for Josh … The post MLP Mayhem Results (8/27): Nikki Storm Competes appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Jim Ross Details His Condition Two Weeks After Brain Surgery, Says Doctors Discovered A Small Mass On His Kidney
Jim Ross is doing well. As most fans know, Ross underwent successful brain surgery on Wednesday, August 12. Since then, he’s provided a couple of small updates on his condition via social media. When returning to his Grilling JR podcast on August 26, Jim Ross provided a longer update on health. “I’m doing pretty good. … The post Jim Ross Details His Condition Two Weeks After Brain Surgery, Says Doctors Discovered A Small Mass On His Kidney appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro...
Ian Fidance Pays His Dues In AEW
Ian Fidance is the star of IAN DO: An Odd Guy Doin Odd Jobs. On the latest episode of the series, Ian visited AEW and learned how things work before the show goes on the air. First, Ian learns how to build a ring. After building the ring, Ian tests it out by bouncing a … The post Ian Fidance Pays His Dues In AEW appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
TNA iMPACT! Preview, Start Time, How To Watch, Location (8/27)
Viewing information and lineup for TNA iMPACT! on August 27, 2026. TNA iMPACT! (August 27, 2026) Venue: CAA Centre City: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Time: 9 pm ET How To Watch: AMC, AMC+ Lineup Indi Hartwell in action TNA Knockouts Television Championship Final: M by Elegance vs. Jada Stone Jason Hotch and Trey Miguel vs. Mustafa … The post TNA iMPACT! Preview, Start Time, How To Watch, Location (8/27) appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
MJF Finds It A Little Ridiculous That WWE Is Afraid Of AEW Usurping Them
MJF discusses business practices of WWE and why he respects it. Since AEW’s inception, WWE has tried to counterprogram the company in some way, starting with NXT going head-to-head with AEW Dynamite from the first episode. Speaking on the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch, MJF was discussing business, noting how he is the top … The post MJF Finds It A Little Ridiculous That WWE Is Afraid Of AEW Usurping Them appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage New...
MJF: If You Like AEW More Than WWE, It Doesn’t Mean You Have To Shit On WWE
MJF speaks on tribalism. The war online between WWE fans and AEW fans will likely never end, but take it from the One True Champion in AEW: You don’t have to tear down one promotion to be a fan of the other. “If you like AEW more than WWE, and there are a lot of … The post MJF: If You Like AEW More Than WWE, It Doesn’t Mean You Have To Shit On WWE appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Trish Stratus Explains Origin Of SmackDown! 2 Loading Screen
If you’ve ever played WWF SmackDown 2! Know Your Role, or just been on wrestling social media long enough, then you’ve likely seen the Trish Stratus loading screen. The screen had every boy or man in America in a chokehold when it popped up as you moved on to your next bout. Speaking to Chris … The post Trish Stratus Explains Origin Of SmackDown! 2 Loading Screen appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Trish Stratus Says She Won’t Return To The Ring Unless It’s The Right Person, Right Time, And She Can Give 100%
Trish Stratus names the conditions for an in-ring return. Fans haven’t seen Trish in the ring since WWE Evolution 2025 when she faced Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship. The match was the conclusion of a three-match run where she competed in the women’s Royal Rumble and teamed with Stratton at Elimination Chamber. Speaking … The post Trish Stratus Says She Won’t Return To The Ring Unless It’s The Right Person, Right Time, And She Can Give 100% appeared first on Fightful | WWE ...
John Cena: I’m Not Going Back To Falling Down In WWE
John Cena retired from in-ring competition in December 2025, losing to Gunther in his final match after a final year farewell tour. He has appeared on WWE TV multiple times since, notably hosting WrestleMania 42 and announcing the John Cena Classic. Speaking to Conan O’Brien on Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Cena explained his philosophy … The post John Cena: I’m Not Going Back To Falling Down In WWE appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
#1 Contenders Match Added To AAA Ola de Calor
The match card for Ola de Calor grows. Coming up on August 30th, WWE’s NXT and Lucha Libre AAA brands will be running back-to-back shows at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. As for the AAA show, a new match has been added to the lineup. It’ll be a Triple Threat featuring Mini Vikingo, … The post #1 Contenders Match Added To AAA Ola de Calor appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE EVOLVE Results (8/26): Elijah Holyfield Headlines
WWE aired the latest episode of WWE EVOLVE on August 26 from the Performance Center in Orlando, FL. The event aired on Tubi. Full results are below. WWE EVOLVE Results (8/26) Laynie Luck def. PJ Vasa Gianna Capri vignette. Kale Dixon def. Chazz “Starboy” Hall Zena Sterling def. Layla Diggs Vanta the Unknown vignette. Harlem … The post WWE EVOLVE Results (8/26): Elijah Holyfield Headlines appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Mercedes Mone vs. Isla Dawn, Trios Contest, Kevin Knight Appearance, More Set For 8/29 AEW Collision
Here’s what’s on tap for the August 29 episode of AEW Collision. First, in trios action, Chris Jericho will team with Komander and ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey to face the team of Nick Wayne, Tommaso Ciampa, and Mark Davis. This match comes ahead of All In, where Jericho and Davis are confirmed for the Men’s Casino … The post Mercedes Mone vs. Isla Dawn, Trios Contest, Kevin Knight Appearance, More Set For 8/29 AEW Collision appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage...
VertVixen Under AEW/ROH Contract
Details on VertVixen and her status with AEW. Fightful Select has confirmed that VertVixen is under ROH/AEW contract. Full details are available for subscribers. Vert has been competing in AEW since 2021 and regularly started competing in ROH in 2023. She teamed with Viva Van on the August 8 episode of AEW Collision, losing to … The post VertVixen Under AEW/ROH Contract appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
AEW Collision (8/22) Viewership Drops Below 400,000 On Cable TV
AEW Collision viewership information for August 22. Wrestlenomics reports that AEW Collision drew 397,000 viewers on TNT on Saturday, August 22. This number is down from the 409,000 viewers the show drew on August 15. Saturday’s episode posted a 0.06 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, in live with the 0.06 demo rating the … The post AEW Collision (8/22) Viewership Drops Below 400,000 On Cable TV appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Chris Jericho & Mark Davis Set For Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match At AEW All In
New names have been announced for AEW All In. On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, both Chris Jericho and Mark Davis threw their hat in the ring for the Men’s Casino Gauntlet match at AEW All In London. If they are able to make it into the match, it will be Jericho’s first time … The post Chris Jericho & Mark Davis Set For Men’s Casino Gauntlet Match At AEW All In appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE SmackDown (8/21) Viewership Increases, Demo Jumps By 7%
WWE SmackDown viewership information for the August 21, 2026 episode. Wrestlenomics reports that WWE SmackDown on August 21 drew 1.280 million viewers on USA Network. This number is up from the 1.247 million viewers the show drew on August 14. Friday’s episode scored a 0.32 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, up from the … The post WWE SmackDown (8/21) Viewership Increases, Demo Jumps By 7% appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Jon Moxley To Face Nigel McGuinness In Continental Challenge Cup Finals At AEW All In
The finals of the AEW Continental Challenge Cup will pit Jon Moxley against Nigel McGuinness. This week’s episode of AEW Dynamite featured the semifinal matches in the tournament. One bout pitted Jon Moxley against Claudio Castagnoli while the other match pitted Nigel McGuinness against Kyle O’Reilly. In the first match of the night, Moxley scored … The post Jon Moxley To Face Nigel McGuinness In Continental Challenge Cup Finals At AEW All In appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, ...
TNA iMPACT! (8/20) Drops Below 200,000 Viewers
TNA viewership numbers for the August 20, 2026 episode of Thursday Night iMPACT! Wrestlenomics reports that TNA iMPACT! drew 188,000 viewers on AMC on August 20. This number is down from the 203,000 viewers the show drew on August 13. Thursday’s episode scored a 0.02 rating in 18 to 49 demo, which is down from … The post TNA iMPACT! (8/20) Drops Below 200,000 Viewers appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE NXT (8/18) Viewership And Demo Rating See Big Increase
WWE NXT viewership and rating numbers for August 18. Wrestlenomics reports that WWE NXT drew 683,000 viewers on CW Network on Tuesday, August 18. This number is up from the 588,000 viewers the show drew on August 11. Tuesday’s episode scored a 0.14 rating in the 18 to 49 demographic, up from the 0.09 demo … The post WWE NXT (8/18) Viewership And Demo Rating See Big Increase appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Nattie: I Would Love To Get Logan Paul In The Dungeon
Nattie wants to see Logan Paul in the dungeon. Whenever they host training sessions at the dungeon, Nattie and TJ Wilson often host wrestlers like Angelo Dawkins, B-Fab, Brodie Lee Jr, Giulia, and Marcus Mathers. In a new interview with TMZ Inside The Ring, Nattie sent a dungeon invite to Logan Paul. “What I love … The post Nattie: I Would Love To Get Logan Paul In The Dungeon appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Grado Competes Ahead Of AEW Dynamite, Enters To ‘Like A Prayer’
Grado took everyone there ahead of AEW Dynamite. All Elite Wrestling returned to Scotland on Wednesday, taping Dynamite and Collision at the OVO Hydro. The return to Scotland meant the return of Grado, who competed in a dark match against Nathan Cruz. Grado entered to Madonna’s “Like a Prayer,” and was victorious in the bout. … The post Grado Competes Ahead Of AEW Dynamite, Enters To ‘Like A Prayer’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Myles Borne Discusses Training With AJ Styles: “The Cardio That He Puts Us Through Is A Whole Other Level”
Myles Borne is one of the names that work with A.J. Styles. Since wrapping up his in-ring career, A.J. Styles has transitioned to behind-the-scenes role(s) in WWE, and one of those positions is helping out at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. One of the names that works with Styles is the reigning NXT North … The post Myles Borne Discusses Training With AJ Styles: “The Cardio That He Puts Us Through Is A Whole Other Level” appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestl...
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