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JBL Says Grayson Waller & Will Allday Would Do Great In AAA
JBL wants to see these names in AAA. In recent months, AAA has spotlighted outside names like Chad Gable (OG El Grande Americano), Ludwig Kaiser (El Grande Americano), Bayley, and the War Raiders (Erik & Ivar). On the latest episode of Something To Wrestle, Layfield first singled out indie star Will Allday as someone that … The post JBL Says Grayson Waller & Will Allday Would Do Great In AAA appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE Raw (6/8) Draws 2.4 Million Global Views On Netflix
WWE Raw viewership and ratings for the June 8 episode. Tudum reports that WWE Raw on June 8 drew 2.4 million global views on Netflix. The show ranked sixth globally and eighth in the United States. The June 1 episode scored 2 million global views. It ranked ninth globally and sixth in the United States. … The post WWE Raw (6/8) Draws 2.4 Million Global Views On Netflix appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
JBL Dismisses Criticism Of Road Dogg’s Creative, Says He Did An Excellent Job
JBL dismisses criticism of Road Dogg. Dogg surprised fans when he departed from the company earlier this year. Reactions were all over the place when the news broke, but a number of prominent figures in the industry stood up for the 20+ year veteran. During a recent Q&A session for Something To Wrestle, JBL was … The post JBL Dismisses Criticism Of Road Dogg’s Creative, Says He Did An Excellent Job appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
TNA Wrestling Partnering With K&M All Star Sports and Romo Performance
A new partnership for TNA Wrestling. TNA announced that they will partner with K&M All Star Sports and Romo Performance beginning at TNA Slammiversary on June 28 through the end of 2026. From TNA: TNA Wrestling Partners With K&M All Star Sports and Romo Performance, Both Starting At Slammiversary on June 28 TNA Wrestling announced … The post TNA Wrestling Partnering With K&M All Star Sports and Romo Performance appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Braun Strowman Recalls How He Came Up With His Ring Name
Braun Strowman recalls where he got the idea for his ring name in WWE, noting that a pair of baseball players proved to be the inspiration. A wrestler’s ring name can come from a variety of different avenues. For some, it can be as simple as using their real name in the ring. For others, … The post Braun Strowman Recalls How He Came Up With His Ring Name appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Simone Johnson (Ava) Says One Particular Thing Didn’t Lead To WWE Departure, ‘I Don’t Regret Leaving’
Simone Johnson (Ava in WWE) joined WWE in 2020, following in the footsteps of her dad, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Johnson had a handful of matches, but found a role as the general manager of NXT beginning in 2023. She announced her departure from the promotion in January, and tweeted the following day, “and now … The post Simone Johnson (Ava) Says One Particular Thing Didn’t Lead To WWE Departure, ‘I Don’t Regret Leaving’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backsta...
Simone Johnson: Someone Used The Line, ‘Ask Your Friend Trump, The Last Person Who Said I Ran Got Bombed’ In Unaired Promo
Simone Johnson (Ava in WWE) shares a line from an unaired promo in NXT. At the WWE Performance Center, superstars participate in promo class to hone in on their microphone skills. Speaking to The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi, Simone spoke about an internal website where promos are uploaded but never made public. Speaking about the … The post Simone Johnson: Someone Used The Line, ‘Ask Your Friend Trump, The Last Person Who Said I Ran Got Bombed’ In Unaired Promo appeared first on Fightful ...
Tessa Blanchard Secures Release From TNA Wrestling
Tessa Blanchard is leaving TNA Wrestling. Fightful Select reports that Tessa Blanchard has been granted her TNA release. Blanchard has been regularly featured on TNA iMPACT! as the leader of the Diamond Collective alongside Mila Moore and Victoria Crawford. The report states, “The common belief is that CMLL wanted Tessa Blanchard to choose between them … The post Tessa Blanchard Secures Release From TNA Wrestling appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Kris Statlander: There’s Something To Learn From Every Single Match That You Do
Kris Statlander has it figured out. With just ten years of experience under her belt, Statlander is seemingly way ahead of the curve in terms of intelligence and insight for the wrestling business. In a new interview with Daily Star, Statlander dismissed the idea of wins and losses, saying that there is something to learn … The post Kris Statlander: There’s Something To Learn From Every Single Match That You Do appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Tasha Steelz Says TNA Fans Should Keep An Eye On Mara Sada, Elayna Black And Jada Stone
Tasha Steelz says fans should keep an eye on three of TNA’s top knockouts in the near future, including two former WWE superstars. TNA’s Knockouts division has gone through some significant changes as of late, with talent such as Dani Luna and Myla Grace exiting the company. However, a newly re-signed talent has named three … The post Tasha Steelz Says TNA Fans Should Keep An Eye On Mara Sada, Elayna Black And Jada Stone appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstag...
Jonathan Gresham Talks Working With Sukeban, Credits Adam Abdalla For The Relationship
Jonathan Gresham loves working with Sukeban. Since debuting in 2023, Sukeban has hosted events around the globe while spotlighting talent like Sareee, Ram Kaicho, Rina Yamashita, and Natsuki Taiyo. Speaking with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp for a new interview, Gresham talked about recently working with the promotion in an agent role. “It has been phenomenal. … The post Jonathan Gresham Talks Working With Sukeban, Credits Adam Abdalla For The Relationship appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, ...
Kris Statlander On The Possibility Of Going Into AEW All In As TBS Champion Again
Kris Statlander is ready to win back the TBS Championship. Statlander’s first reign with the belt lasted nearly 175 days back in 2023. Despite being champion at the time of AEW All In London, she was not featured on the show. In a new interview with Daily Star, ‘Stat Daddy’ said that she’d love to … The post Kris Statlander On The Possibility Of Going Into AEW All In As TBS Champion Again appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Masyn Holiday Departs WWE
Masyn Holiday has left WWE. Holiday has changed her Instagram handle back to her real name Darci Khan. Cory of False Finish reports that Holiday departed WWE on her own terms. Holiday signed with WWE in December 2023 as part of the NIL recruitment program. She made her television debut on the third episode of … The post Masyn Holiday Departs WWE appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Tasha Steelz Says It Took Her Around 48 Hours To Decide On Re-Signing With TNA
Tasha Steelz discusses re-signing with TNA, noting that it took her about 48 hours to make the decision to re-sign with the company. On Tuesday morning, it was announced by TNA that Tasha had signed a new contract with them to remain with the company, 7 years after making her first appearance with the promotion. … The post Tasha Steelz Says It Took Her Around 48 Hours To Decide On Re-Signing With TNA appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Vic Joseph Says He Will Be Joined By A ‘Special Guest’ On Tonight’s WWE NXT
Vic Joseph teases being joined by a special guest on tonight’s edition of WWE NXT, asking fans to guess on who it will be. NXT has had a range of new faces in recent months, with European signings, WWE ID names and Evolve/LFG graduates have become parts of the brands weekly television product, along with … The post Vic Joseph Says He Will Be Joined By A ‘Special Guest’ On Tonight’s WWE NXT appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Shawn Dean Explains What He Looks For In Talent He Recruits As AEW Extra Coordinator
Shawn Dean explains what he wants to see from talent that he recruits as AEW’s extra coordinator, including ring psychology. Throughout AEW’s history, lesser known independent wrestling talent as featured as part of shows, including AEW Dark and Dark Elevation. Additionally, they are commonly present for squash matches on AEW programming, with the talent usually … The post Shawn Dean Explains What He Looks For In Talent He Recruits As AEW Extra Coordinator appeared first on Fightful | WWE Ne...
Tasha Steelz Re-Signs With TNA Wrestling
Tasha Steelz has re-signed with TNA Wrestling. She first joined TNA in 2019. From TNA: TNA Wrestling Re-Signs Tasha Steelz TNA Wrestling confirmed today that it has re-signed Tasha Steelz, as first reported by Instinct Culture.A loyal, trusted member of Order 4, Tasha is a former Knockouts World Champion and two-time Knockouts World Tag Team … The post Tasha Steelz Re-Signs With TNA Wrestling appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Shawn Dean Recalls Je’Von Evans And Jackson Drake Having ‘The Best Three Minute Match’ He’s Ever Seen At Seminar
Shawn Dean recalls Je’Von Evans and Jackson Drake having an incredible three minute match while recruiting names for AEW Dark appearances. Dean has served as the extra co-ordinator for AEW for several years now, and has been pivotal in the recruitment of several talents for AEW Dark appearances, including current WWE RAW and WWE NXT … The post Shawn Dean Recalls Je’Von Evans And Jackson Drake Having ‘The Best Three Minute Match’ He’s Ever Seen At Seminar appeared first on Fightful | WWE News...
Shawn Dean Doesn’t Have Intentions Of Making WWE Jump: I Choose Legacy Over Fame Any Day
Shawn Dean discusses a potential jump to WWE, noting that he doesn’t feel like that is something he will be doing in the future. Dean has been a big part of All Elite Wrestling since it’s inception, playing a role in the bringing in of new talent for AEW Dark and other shows outside of … The post Shawn Dean Doesn’t Have Intentions Of Making WWE Jump: I Choose Legacy Over Fame Any Day appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
FBI Allegedly Foiled Terror Plot Targetting UFC Freedom 250
UFC Freedom 250 took place on Sunday, June 14 on the front lawn of the White House. The event went off without incident, but the FBI claims there was a terror plot to disrupt the festivities. Officials told Fox News, that there was “a multi-phase terror attack allegedly involved using explosive-laden drone aircraft to strike … The post FBI Allegedly Foiled Terror Plot Targetting UFC Freedom 250 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Tiffany Stratton Replaces Rhea Ripley On WWE Night Of Champions 2026 Poster In Wake Of Injury Concerns
Tiffany Stratton has replaced Rhea Ripley on the WWE Night Of Champions 2026 poster in the wake of injury concerns for Ripley. Ripley has had a busy couple of months, winning the Elimination Chamber and going on to defeat Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 41. Since then, Rhea has been an … The post Tiffany Stratton Replaces Rhea Ripley On WWE Night Of Champions 2026 Poster In Wake Of Injury Concerns appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Ba...
Earthquake Pauses NOAH Global Tag League Event
An earthquake hit Pro Wrestling NOAH during its Global Tag League event on June 16 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The earthquake happened during Tetsuya Naito, KENTA, BUSHI, and Kaito Kiyomiya vs. Masa Kitamiya, Takashi Sugiura, Tetsuya Endo & HAYATA. The earthquake registered as a 5.5 magnitude. An emergency warning system alerted those fans … The post Earthquake Pauses NOAH Global Tag League Event appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Jalen Brunson Admits He Believes In The Power Of Danhausen
Jalen Brunson believes in the curse of Danhausen. The New York Knicks won the 2025-26 NBA Championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. The Knicks went on an improbable 16-3 run during the playoffs, losing their three games by a combined six points. They went on a 15-1 run after going down 2-1 … The post Jalen Brunson Admits He Believes In The Power Of Danhausen appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
The Boogeyman Says It Takes Three Hours To Apply His Face Paint, Explains The Meaning Behind It
The Boogeyman explains how long it takes for him to apply his face paint as well as the hidden meaning behind it. Boogey is a character in professional wrestling that has been an iconic part of the industry since the early 2000s as a creepy gimmick that fans are routinely reminded of around Halloween. Now, … The post The Boogeyman Says It Takes Three Hours To Apply His Face Paint, Explains The Meaning Behind It appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
The Boogeyman Recalls Working With Booker T: When You’re Having Fun, It’s Not Work
The Boogeyman looks back on working with Booker T, remarking that the segments were so fun to film they did not feel like work. Boogeyman’s WWE character was one that was unique even for the promotion, with his diet of worms and creepy demeanor going a long way in selling the character not only as … The post The Boogeyman Recalls Working With Booker T: When You’re Having Fun, It’s Not Work appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
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