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Jaida Parker vs. Nattie In Submission Match Added To NXT Heatwave
The next chapter in Nattie and Jaida Parker’s story. Nattie and Jaida Parker have been at odds since Nattie returned to WWE NXT. On the 8/25 NXT on The CW, there was an in-ring segment involving the two, and they exchanged verbal jabs. It ended up with Nattie calling out Parker for a Submission match … The post Jaida Parker vs. Nattie In Submission Match Added To NXT Heatwave appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE Advertising The Rock For Tryouts In Hawaii
The Rock is being advertised for the tryouts. In October, WWE will head to Hawaii for a house show tour, and while there, they’ll host talent tryouts. Initially advertised as special guests for the tryouts were The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso) and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. WWE has since added Dwayne … The post WWE Advertising The Rock For Tryouts In Hawaii appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
AJ Francis Makes Case For Being The LeBron James Of Pro Wrestling
AJ Francis makes his case. There’s an interview with TNA Wrestling’s AJ Francis that was pushed out by MuscleManMalcolm. During the chat, Francis made his case as to why he’s the LeBron James of professional wrestling. “It’s me. I’m 6’5, 300 pounds. I do second-rope moonsaults better than your favorite luchador does off the top … The post AJ Francis Makes Case For Being The LeBron James Of Pro Wrestling appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Wrestling World Pays Tribute To The Legend Dolly Parton
The entertainment world lost the legendary Dolly Parton on Tuesday at the age of 80. Parton was best known for her hits like Islands In The Stream, Jolene, and 9 To 5, but on top of being one of the greatest entertainers of all time, she was also a highly-regarded philanthropist and regarded as one … The post Wrestling World Pays Tribute To The Legend Dolly Parton appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
NWA Powerrr 78th Anniversary Episodes To Air On CHARGE
The NWA 78 Anniversary episodes of NWA Powerrr will air on Sinclair Broadcast Group’s CHARGE. From NWA: 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 The National Wrestling Alliance Celebrates Its 78th Anniversary with Historic 𝙉𝙒𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙍 Simulcasts on Comet and Sinclair Broadcast Group’s CHARGE! The National Wrestling Alliance celebrates its 78th anniversary with historic simulcasts of 𝙉𝙒𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙍 on both … The post NWA Powerrr 78th Anniversary Episodes To Air On CHARGE appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pr...
Xelina vs. Shayna Baszler Set For HOG Fallout
Xelina is set to take on Shayna Baszler at HOG Fallout on September 4. From HOG: LOS ANGELES, CA — The road to the HOG Women’s Championship gets even more dangerous on Friday, September 4th, as Xelina battles “The Queen of Spades” Shayna Baszler at HOG Fallout, live from the legendary Globe Theatre in Los … The post Xelina vs. Shayna Baszler Set For HOG Fallout appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE NXT Results (8/25/2026): Rey Fenix vs. EK Prosper, Weaponized Steel Cage Match, More
Full results for WWE NXT on The CW & Netflix on August 25, 2026, live from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. On August 25, 2026, WWE hosted a new episode of NXT on The CW from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Rey Fenix vs. EK Prosper headlined the show. The full results are … The post WWE NXT Results (8/25/2026): Rey Fenix vs. EK Prosper, Weaponized Steel Cage Match, More appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
AEW Announces Orange Cassidy Look-A-Like Competition, WWE Raw Highlights, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. – AEW has announced a Orange Cassidy look-a-like contest for AEW All In weekend: .@ORANGECASSIDY LOOK-ALIKE CONTESTGot a denim jacket? Sunglasses? Can you give a thumbs up? Show up. Dress up. Or whatever.👍 Where: Welcome to Wembley Fan Fest👍 When: Friday, 28 August @ … The post AEW Announces Orange Cassidy Look-A-Like Competition, WWE Raw Highlights, More | Fight Size appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling B...
Will Ospreay: I’ve Just Never Been A WWE Guy
Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega are set to headline AEW All In on Sunday, marking the first time two wrestlers who have never been in WWE will headline AEW’s biggest show. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The Ariel Helwani Show, Ospreay spoke about the importance of headlining Wembley having never been with WWE. “I’ve never … The post Will Ospreay: I’ve Just Never Been A WWE Guy appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Big Damo Comments On Booking Malakai Black vs. Dijak For Upcoming PROGRESS Show
Big Damo discusses an upcoming match for PROGRESS Wrestling. The promotion will host a bout between Dijak and Malakai Black on September 4 in Edinburgh. This will be the first time that Black and Dijak shared the ring since 2018, when they competed against each other on a series of house shows for NXT. Speaking … The post Big Damo Comments On Booking Malakai Black vs. Dijak For Upcoming PROGRESS Show appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Will Ospreay: WWE Style Is Very Minimalistic, I Prefer What We Do
Will Ospreay is regarded by many as one of the best wrestlers in the world, blending his athleticism with his striking to put together some of the most action-packed matches in history. Ospreay first stood out in New Japan, and has carried that style to AEW. He signed with AEW in 2024, but also had … The post Will Ospreay: WWE Style Is Very Minimalistic, I Prefer What We Do appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Will Ospreay Recalls CM Punk-Jack Perry Incident, Thought They Were Cutting A Promo
Will Ospreay reveals where he was during the CM Punk and Jack Perry incident. AEW heads back to Wembley Stadium for AEW All In on Sunday. The event will be headlined by Will Ospreay challenging Kenny Omega for the AEW World Title. AEW’s first time at Wembley in 2023 was historic, but it was partially … The post Will Ospreay Recalls CM Punk-Jack Perry Incident, Thought They Were Cutting A Promo appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Chris Jericho: I Would Love To Do Something With Maple Leaf Pro
Chris Jericho would love to work for Maple Leaf Pro. The promotion will have one of its biggest show yet in October, as they’re set to host the Northern Rising event at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Adam Copeland is scheduled to wrestle on the show. As it turns out, Chris Jericho was in … The post Chris Jericho: I Would Love To Do Something With Maple Leaf Pro appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE Raw (8/17) Scores 2.7 Million Global Views On Netflix, Ranks Third In The US
WWE Raw viewership and ratings for the August 17 episode. Tudum reports that WWE Raw on August 17 drew 2.6 million global views on Netflix. The show ranked sixth globally and third in the United States. The August 10 episode scored 2.6 million global views. It ranked eighth globally and fifth in the United States. Top … The post WWE Raw (8/17) Scores 2.7 Million Global Views On Netflix, Ranks Third In The US appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Kyle Fletcher On Upcoming Match With Amazing Red: I’m Very Excited To Test Myself Against Someone From A Different Era
Kyle Fletcher is looking forward to finally sharing the ring with Amazing Red. Fans in Los Angeles will be treated to a match between Fletcher and Red at House Of Glory’s Fallout event in September. This will be a huge match for the ‘Protostar’, who was supposed to share the ring with Red back in … The post Kyle Fletcher On Upcoming Match With Amazing Red: I’m Very Excited To Test Myself Against Someone From A Different Era appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backs...
Chris Jericho: Kenny Omega Is The Best Big Show Performer I’ve Ever Seen
Chris Jericho has praise for Kenny Omega. Omega is set to headline AEW All In at Wembley Stadium on Sunday when he defends the AEW World Title against Will Ospreay. Omega has been part of past All In events and headlined the Tokyo Dome, earning a reputation for always stepping his game up in the … The post Chris Jericho: Kenny Omega Is The Best Big Show Performer I’ve Ever Seen appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
CM Punk Explains Why He Wrestled At NXT Live, Says He’ll Be Back
CM Punk competed at an NXT live event on August 15, teaming with Tavion Heights & Myles Borne against The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, Jackson Drake & Ricky Smokes). In a behind the scenes vlog, Punk explained why he wanted to make the trip to NXT. “There is a very selfish motivation to me being … The post CM Punk Explains Why He Wrestled At NXT Live, Says He’ll Be Back appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
John Cena Names The WWE Rivalries He’s Had That He Would Compare To The Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner Feud
John Cena names the WWE rivalries that he’s had that he would compare to the Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner feud. The feud between Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner is one of the most iconic in fiction, as the Coyote has always come just short of catching the Roadrunner, despite all of his wild … The post John Cena Names The WWE Rivalries He’s Had That He Would Compare To The Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner Feud appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Steph De Lander: Getting To Share The Ring With Syuri Was An Honor
Steph De Lander reflects on her match with Syuri. PRODUCE Vol. 3 featured a six-woman tag team bout that pitted Allie Katch, Emersyn Jayne, and Syuri against Billie Starkz, Steph De Lander, and Johnnie Robbie. This was one of the few matches that Syuri has wrestled in the United States since becoming a huge name … The post Steph De Lander: Getting To Share The Ring With Syuri Was An Honor appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
ESPN Denies Report That They Are Not Planning To Renew WWE Deal When It Expires
ESPN denies a report regarding its relationship with WWE. On Tuesday, BJ Bethal of SEScoops reported ESPN won’t be renewing its contract with WWE when the deal expires. The two sides reached a five-year agreement that began in September 2025 with the launch of ESPN Unlimited. The report stated, “the deal faced several problems, including … The post ESPN Denies Report That They Are Not Planning To Renew WWE Deal When It Expires appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Ba...
Chad Gable Looks Forward To Telling More Stories With Heels As WWE IC Champion
Chad Gable has been WWE Intercontinental Champion since WWE SummerSlam when he defeated Penta. In his first title defense, he successfully defeated Rey Mysterio. Speaking to Donnie DaSilva and Jimmy Korderas on Huge Pop, Donnie mentioned that he was looking forward to seeing Gable mix it up with heels and not always have a match … The post Chad Gable Looks Forward To Telling More Stories With Heels As WWE IC Champion appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage Ne...
John Cena On If He Enjoys Playing ‘Heel Characters’ In Movies: Of Course I Do, That’s The Glory of Being A Performer
John Cena comments on playing ‘the bad guy’ in acting roles that he has taken, noting that is the glory of being a performer. Over the course of his WWE career, John Cena was largely a babyface, with runs at the beginning and end of his career as a heel. In the world of acting, … The post John Cena On If He Enjoys Playing ‘Heel Characters’ In Movies: Of Course I Do, That’s The Glory of Being A Performer appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Nattie: I Don’t Want To Just Be A Wrestler In WWE, I Want To Be Writing Promos, Directing, Creating, Producing
Nattie speaks about potentially becoming more than just an in ring talent in WWE and about branching out into other roles. Nattie Neidhart is one of several wrestlers in WWE who belongs to an iconic wrestling family, coming from the legendary Hart Family. She has spent the majority of her wrestling career signed to the … The post Nattie: I Don’t Want To Just Be A Wrestler In WWE, I Want To Be Writing Promos, Directing, Creating, Producing appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro ...
Nattie: When I Win The Championship At WrestleMania, Then We Can Use Rage Against The Machine
Nattie speaks on potentially using her indie theme music in WWE, noting she is potentially saving it for a WrestleMania title victory. While Nattie is an active member of the current WWE roster, having also branched out and appeared on WWE NXT as of late, last year she would go on somewhat of a tour … The post Nattie: When I Win The Championship At WrestleMania, Then We Can Use Rage Against The Machine appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
AIW WrestleRager 10 Results (8/22)
Absolute Intense Wrestling held its AIW WrestleRager 10 event from No Class in Cleveland, OH. Full results are below. AIW WrestleRager 10 Results (8/22) Tyler Jordan (w/Nipsey Nash) def. Shimbashi Joseline Navarro & MJ Santana def. Adam Wick & Jessie Blair and Maxximillian & Omari Azure Philly Collins def. Marino Tenaglia Isaiah Broner def. Jeff … The post AIW WrestleRager 10 Results (8/22) appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
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