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ROH Global Wars: Cincinnati Spoilers (Taped On 6/11)

Ring of Honor taped ROH Global Wars Cincinnati on June 11 from the Brady J Music Center in Cincinnati, OH. Full spoilers (courtesy of Wrestling Observer) are below. ROH Global Wars: Cincinnati Spoilers (Taped On 6/11) Dark Match: Steven Borden & Kiran Grey def. Rosario Grillo & KM ROH Pure Women’s Championship: Deonna Purazzo (c) … The post ROH Global Wars: Cincinnati Spoilers (Taped On 6/11) appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

TNA Set To Reveal Updated Contract News And Signings In The Next Few Weeks

TNA contract updates and signings will be revealed in the next few weeks. Recently, wrestlers such as Steve Maclin and Myla Grace departed the company, with the company issuing a press release for both departures. Fightful Select is now reporting that “TNA is set to reveal some updated contract news and signings over the next … The post TNA Set To Reveal Updated Contract News And Signings In The Next Few Weeks appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Aaron Rourke Getting Pulled From Limitless Wrestling Show Unrelated To MyAEW Partnership

Update on Aaron Rourke. On June 11, Limitless Wrestling announced that Rourke would no longer work their 6/20 show due to WWE ID contract obligations. The promotion had recently announced a partnership with AEW’s MyAEW streaming platform. Fightful Select reports, “Aaron Rourke being pulled from Limitless Wrestling is unrelated to Limitless Wrestling’s relationship with MyAEW. … The post Aaron Rourke Getting Pulled From Limitless Wrestling Show Unrelated To MyAEW Partnership appeared first on...

Kay Lee Ray Names Mercedes Mone As One Of Her Dream Opponents

Kay Lee Ray reveals her dream opponents in wrestling. After leaving WWE earlier this year, Kay Lee Ray recently returned to Pro Wrestling Eve. She’s also currently scheduled for an upcoming RevPro event. Speaking on Busted Open recently, Ray was asked about her dream matches now that she’s no longer part of WWE. “Again, there’s … The post Kay Lee Ray Names Mercedes Mone As One Of Her Dream Opponents appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Darby Allin Beats His Record For Most Rotations On A Cliff Jump

Darby Allin is back at it again. The former AEW World Champion posted a video of himself cliff jumping in Moab, Utah. In the video, Darby hits seven flips, breaking his old record. Darby Allin captioned the video, “Had to come back to beat the old record” and tagged Moab Swingers, which is the biggest … The post Darby Allin Beats His Record For Most Rotations On A Cliff Jump appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Kay Lee Ray Provides More Details About Her WWE Departure, Says WWE Didn’t Want to Offer Her Anything

Kay Lee Ray provides more details about her WWE departure. In April, it was reported that Kay Lee Ray (known as Alba Fyre in WWE) had departed the company. This was due to her contract expiring with the company, as recently revealed by her. Speaking on Busted Open, Ray shared more details regarding her exit. … The post Kay Lee Ray Provides More Details About Her WWE Departure, Says WWE Didn’t Want to Offer Her Anything appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage ...

Kay Lee Ray: I Wish I Was Given A Chance To Really Show What I Could Have Done On WWE Main Roster

Kay Lee Ray wishes she had gotten to showcase more of her talent on the main roster. Earlier this year, Kay Lee Ray, along with several other members of the WWE roster, departed the company. She recently revealed that her departure came as a result of a contract expiration, rather than a release. Speaking on … The post Kay Lee Ray: I Wish I Was Given A Chance To Really Show What I Could Have Done On WWE Main Roster appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

SANADA Reveals He Had Been Dealing With Scalenus Syndrome Since 2024, Had To Use Guitar In Matches Because He Couldn’t Fully Use His Arm

SANADA is back in the mix. For the first time since January 2026, SANADA is going to be in action for New Japan Pro-Wrestling. He is scheduled to challenge Konosuke Takeshita for the World Television Championship at Dominion on June 14th. Going into the bout, NJPW released a mini-documentary centered around SANADA’s time away from … The post SANADA Reveals He Had Been Dealing With Scalenus Syndrome Since 2024, Had To Use Guitar In Matches Because He Couldn’t Fully Use His Arm appeared first ...

Piper Niven Gives Update On Her Status Amid Cervical Stenosis

On September 20, Chelsea Green alerted fans that Piper Niven was out on a “top secret special assignment.” Niven last wrestled on the August 22nd episode of WWE SmackDown, defeating Charlotte Flair. In May, Piper Niven underwent an anterior discectomy, which is a surgical procedure to treat pinched nerves, herniated discs, or spinal cord compression … The post Piper Niven Gives Update On Her Status Amid Cervical Stenosis appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstag...

Harley Cameron Was Nearly Cast In Lead Role For Horror Movie ‘Obsession’

Harley Cameron almost locked down a lead role. Taking to her Instagram page in a now-deleted post, former AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champion Harley Cameron revealed that she was nearly cast in a lead role for the horror film ‘Obession,’ which was released in the U.S.A. in May 2026. Cameron noted that apparently, it … The post Harley Cameron Was Nearly Cast In Lead Role For Horror Movie ‘Obsession’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Lawsuit To Prevent UFC Freedom 250 Fails

A lawsuit was filed by two Virginia residents to prevent UFC Freedom 250 at the White House from happening as they argued the government failed to get proper approval from Congress to construct the massive $60-million temporary arena, known as “The Claw,” on federal grounds. They also argued that the agencies failed to conduct a … The post Lawsuit To Prevent UFC Freedom 250 Fails appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

John Cena Congratulates OVW On 1400 Consecutive Episodes

John Cena congratulates Ohio Valley Wrestling on a big milestone. OVW is set to air its 1400 consecutive episode, and Cena sent in a video message congratulating the promotion. Cena sent well wishes to the company and thanked the fans for always supporting. “Before he became one of the biggest names in sports entertainment, John … The post John Cena Congratulates OVW On 1400 Consecutive Episodes appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

MJF Compares De’Aaron Fox To Mark Briscoe, TNA iMPACT Highlights, More | Fight Size

Here’s your fight size update for Friday, June 12. – MJF compared De’Aaron Fox to Mark Briscoe on social media. In case you’re unaware, Fox recently fumbled away a Game 4 win for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. De'Aaron Fox = Mark Briscoe. — Maxwell Jacob Friedman™️ (@The_MJF) June 11, 2026 – … The post MJF Compares De’Aaron Fox To Mark Briscoe, TNA iMPACT Highlights, More | Fight Size appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Court Approves Moving Janel Grant Lawsuit Into Private Arbitration

A big development in the lawsuit filed by Janel Grant against Vince McMahon and WWE. A joint motion was filed by Grant, McMahon, and WWE requesting the court to move the sex trafficking lawsuit into private arbitration. Pending approval from the court, the lawsuit against McMahon & WWE would move out of the public. From … The post Court Approves Moving Janel Grant Lawsuit Into Private Arbitration appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) To Auction Off Mask From AAA Noche de Los Grandes

El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) is set to auction off his mask from AAA Noche de Los Grandes. Americano competed against the OG Americano (Chad Gable) in a mask vs. mask match at the event. He was victorious in the bout, forcing OG Americano to unmask and reveal himself as Gable. He will autograph the … The post El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) To Auction Off Mask From AAA Noche de Los Grandes appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Liv Morgan Details ‘Intensive Popstar Boot Camp’ To Prepare For WrestleMania Entrance/Music Video

Liv Morgan trained hard for her popstar moment. Days before WrestleMania 42, Liv Morgan debuted her new entrance song online. It was accompanied by a special music video that harkened back to names from the early 2000s like Britney Spears. Speaking with Early Bird Special for a new interview, Morgan recalled going through a multi-day … The post Liv Morgan Details ‘Intensive Popstar Boot Camp’ To Prepare For WrestleMania Entrance/Music Video appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pr...

Paige & Brie Bella vs. Fatal Influence In Non-Title Bout Added To 6/12 WWE SmackDown

Fatal Influence is coming after the gold. The June 5th edition of Friday Night SmackDown saw Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) target the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Brie Bella and Paige. A tag match has been set up for the 6/12 SmackDown. It’ll be a non-title bout as Paige and … The post Paige & Brie Bella vs. Fatal Influence In Non-Title Bout Added To 6/12 WWE SmackDown appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Jonathan Gresham Details Upcoming Atlanta Seminar, ‘I Want It To Be A Community Of People That Subscribe To The Style’

Jonathan Gresham wants to move the sport forward. In August, Gresham will host a seminar in Atlanta alongside big names like Adam Priest, Ryan Clancy, and Darian Bengston. This has been promoted under a style/phrase that Gresham coined a few years back — Modern Age Grappling. Speaking with Fightful for a new interview, ‘The Octopus’ … The post Jonathan Gresham Details Upcoming Atlanta Seminar, ‘I Want It To Be A Community Of People That Subscribe To The Style’ appeared first on Fightful | WW...

Lexis King Names Uriah Connors As Quarterback Of NXT’s BirthRight Faction: “He Puts Our Matches Together”

High praise for Uriah Connors. WWE NXT’s BirthRight faction consists of Charlie Dempsey, Arianna Grace, Channing ‘Stacks’ Lorenzo, Lexis King, and Uriah Connors. The respective fathers of Dempsey and Connors, William Regal and Fit Finlay, sporadically appear on-screen with the group to provide advice and guidance. King guest appeared on Busted Open After Dark and … The post Lexis King Names Uriah Connors As Quarterback Of NXT’s BirthRight Faction: “He Puts Our Matches Together” appeared firs...

Nikki Storm vs. Session Moth Martina Set For PROGRESS Wrestling’s July 26th Show

Nikki Storm is back in action. After exiting WWE, Nikki Storm, f.k.a. Nikki Cross, and her husband Big Damo acquired PROGRESS Wrestling and DEFY Wrestling. Storm, the new co-owner of PROGRESS, will be in action at the promotion’s July 26th show against Session Moth Martina. “🚨 Match Announcement 🚨 The much anticipated independent wrestling return … The post Nikki Storm vs. Session Moth Martina Set For PROGRESS Wrestling’s July 26th Show appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wr...

Chris Jericho: I Take Great Responsibility In Entertaining People That Appreciate My Work

Chris Jericho owes it to his fans and friends. At the age of 55, Jericho is constantly faced with questions about retirement. Even with these questions, the former AEW World Champion has always maintained that he has no plans of wrapping things up right now. In a new interview with Dan Marston, ‘Y2J’ noted that … The post Chris Jericho: I Take Great Responsibility In Entertaining People That Appreciate My Work appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Chaotic Summer Of Slams Part 2 Results (6/11): EFFY, Mike Skyros, More Compete

Chaotic Wrestling held its Chaotic Summer of Slams event on June 11 from Night Shift Brewing in Everett, MA. The event aired on YouTube. Full results are below. Chaotic Summer Of Slams Part 2 Results (6/11) Liviyah & DJ Powers def. The Bratz (Shannon LeVangie & Paris Van Dale) Summer Of Slams Tournament Redemption Bracket: … The post Chaotic Summer Of Slams Part 2 Results (6/11): EFFY, Mike Skyros, More Compete appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Chad Gable Shares That He Underwent ‘Bonus Surgery’ For 2025 Injury

Chad Gable documents his recovery. Chad Gable has been back in the mix of WWE programming since January. He had been out of action since mid-2025 due to needing shoulder surgery. He documented his recovery and is releasing a multi-part video series about it on YouTube. In part two, Gable shared that he needed a … The post Chad Gable Shares That He Underwent ‘Bonus Surgery’ For 2025 Injury appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Jack Perry Shares Instagram Story Of Monkey Burning A Bridge

Jack Perry makes a statement. Perry took to his Instagram story on Thursday, June 11 to share an illustration of a monkey burning a bridge. Jack Perry posted a burning bridge on his instagram story👀 pic.twitter.com/21ui2F5f0M — Wrestle Movement (@wrestlemovement) June 12, 2026 When doing a reverse image search, it appears that image has been … The post Jack Perry Shares Instagram Story Of Monkey Burning A Bridge appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

TNA Teases Amazing Red For TNA Slammiversary

TNA is teasing Amazing Red for TNA Slammiversary. On Thursday, TNA President Carlos Silva tweeted, “SLAMM is gonna be Amazing” with a red square. On Friday, the official TNA account posted a video teasing Amazing Red with the Slammiversary logo. Slammiversary is set for Sunday, June 28. 👀👀👀#TNASlammiversary pic.twitter.com/H3boE6TUqe — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 12, … The post TNA Teases Amazing Red For TNA Slammiversary appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Bac...