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Killer Kross On What Hill He And Scarlett Bordeaux Will Climb Next: I Feel Like We Have Climbed The Hill We Are On Now, We’re Happy Where We Are

Killer Kross comments on what hill should be next for he and Scarlett Bordeaux to climb in the not to distant future. Kross and Scarlett exited WWE last year, with the pair returning to the independent scene, continuing to be part of each other’s presentation, with Kross capturing several championships around the world since. While … The post Killer Kross On What Hill He And Scarlett Bordeaux Will Climb Next: I Feel Like We Have Climbed The Hill We Are On Now, We’re Happy Where We Are appear...

Killer Kross: Authenticity Is The Highest Currency And The Professional Wrestling Audience Has Been Starving For It

Killer Kross talks about his recent success on the independent wrestling circuit, noting that authenticity is part of the reason for it. Since exiting WWE last year, Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux have been part of the independent circuit not only in the United States but around the world. Kross has since gone on a tear, … The post Killer Kross: Authenticity Is The Highest Currency And The Professional Wrestling Audience Has Been Starving For It appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, ...

AJ Styles Says There’s A Place For Blood In Wrestling, But Doesn’t Think WWE Will Move Away From Its PG Rating

AJ Styles doesn’t think WWE will move away from its PG rating. WWE shifted to TV-PG back in 2008 and became more family-friendly. Many fans weren’t happy with this decision. Speaking on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles was asked if he thinks WWE will return to more violent matches and segments. “I think there’s a … The post AJ Styles Says There’s A Place For Blood In Wrestling, But Doesn’t Think WWE Will Move Away From Its PG Rating appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro ...

AJ Styles Defends TKO: We’re Entitled To Opinions, But You Can’t Be Boo-Boo Face About Everything That’s Going On

AJ Styles defends TKO, saying nobody is perfect all the time. Recently, fans have been very critical of some things that have taken place on WWE television. AJ Styles was recently asked about his expectations for the second half of this year regarding WWE. Tony Giles mentioned that there has been a lot of controversy … The post AJ Styles Defends TKO: We’re Entitled To Opinions, But You Can’t Be Boo-Boo Face About Everything That’s Going On appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro...

AJ Styles Says WrestleMania 40 Press Brawl With LA Knight Was ‘Not a Good Thing’

AJ Styles says his press brawl with LA Knight over the WrestleMania 40 weekend wasn’t a good thing. Recently on Chris Van Vliet’s podcast, LA Knight discussed his brawl with AJ Styles during a media event for WrestleMania 40. Knight said that both of them received a phone call about this stunt. Speaking on The … The post AJ Styles Says WrestleMania 40 Press Brawl With LA Knight Was ‘Not a Good Thing’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

GCW Cage Of Survival 5 Results (6/7): New GCW Ultraviolent Champion

Game Changer Wrestling held its Cage of Survival 5 event on June 7 from the Showboat in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event aired on TrillerTV+. Full results are below. GCW Cage Of Survival 5 Results (6/7) Five Way Scramble Match: Tony Deppen def. Devious Cass, Logan Cavazos, Ryan O’Neill and Sal Mistretta GCW Tag … The post GCW Cage Of Survival 5 Results (6/7): New GCW Ultraviolent Champion appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Road Dogg: WWE Looked At AEW Like, ‘That’s This Other Little Money Mark’s Company’

Road Dogg weighs in on how WWE viewed AEW. When AEW was announced in 2019, Triple H famously said during the D-Generation X Hall of Fame induction speech that WWE would buy “that pissant company” just to fire Billy Gunn again. AEW has established itself as the most competitive number two wrestling company since the … The post Road Dogg: WWE Looked At AEW Like, ‘That’s This Other Little Money Mark’s Company’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Road Dogg Thinks Wrestling Booking Is Now About The Money, ‘WWE Feels Like A Money Grab’

Road Dogg discusses how things changed when AEW came around. AEW has become a prominent competitor to WWE, making competitive monetary offers, securing top wrestlers who have left WWE, and landing two shows on network television. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, fellow DX member Road Dogg was asked about how things changed in WWE since … The post Road Dogg Thinks Wrestling Booking Is Now About The Money, ‘WWE Feels Like A Money Grab’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestli...

Road Dogg: WWE Got To Be So Much Work, It Stopped Being Fun

Road Dogg gives more insight into his WWE departure. On March 5, it was reported that James had exited WWE after being with the company in a backstage role since 2014. At the time of his exit, he was the co-lead writer on WWE SmackDown, a position he gained in February 2025. Speaking to Busted … The post Road Dogg: WWE Got To Be So Much Work, It Stopped Being Fun appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

AJ Styles Says WWE Will Be Dumb If They Don’t Capitalize On Chad Gable’s Popularity

AJ Styles says Chad Gable is a bigger star today than he’s ever been. At AAA Noche de Los Grandes, the Original El Grande Americano was unmasked as Chad Gable. After that, Gable returned to WWE SmackDown as well on the 6/5 edition of the show. Speaking on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, AJ Styles was … The post AJ Styles Says WWE Will Be Dumb If They Don’t Capitalize On Chad Gable’s Popularity appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

AJ Styles Shares His Thoughts On Sol Ruca Defeating Becky Lynch For Women’s Intercontinental Title

AJ Styles comments on Sol Ruca becoming the Women’s Intercontinental Champion at WWE Clash in Italy. After getting called up to the main roster in May, Sol Ruca managed to win a title against Becky Lynch in Turin, Italy. This was a major win for her career, and AJ Styles feels this was the right … The post AJ Styles Shares His Thoughts On Sol Ruca Defeating Becky Lynch For Women’s Intercontinental Title appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

RevPro Live In London 108 Results (6/7): New Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion

Revolution Pro Wrestling held its RevPro Live In London 108 event on June 7 from Porchester Hall in London, England, UK. The event aired on RevProOnDemand.com. Full results are below. RevPro Live In London 108 Results (6/7) Aliss Ink def. Alexxis Falcon JJ Gale def. Thomas Shire Flying Bryant Brothers (Leland Bryant & Zander Bryant) … The post RevPro Live In London 108 Results (6/7): New Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Ba...

Steve Maclin Was Creatively Frustrated With TNA

More details on Steve Maclin leaving TNA. Fightful Select reports “Steve Maclin had been outspoken about his creative frustrations since last year, and is one of several talent that didn’t believe the product has improved since moving to AMC.” Full details are available for subscribers. TNA confirmed on Sunday that Maclin had been released by … The post Steve Maclin Was Creatively Frustrated With TNA appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Mick Foley Says He Will Talk To Darby Allin About Saving Stuff For PPVs

Darby Allin gives 110% every time he’s in the ring, whether it’s television or a pay-per-view. Many have questioned the long-term health of Allin given his style, but he has shown no sign of slowing down or want to slow down. Mick Foley made a career of giving 110% every time he was in the … The post Mick Foley Says He Will Talk To Darby Allin About Saving Stuff For PPVs appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Details On Interest In Steve Maclin And Myla Grace

New details the TNA departures of Steve Maclin and Myla Grace. Fightful Select reports “Steve Maclin is expected to have interest from companies outside of TNA. We have not heard regarding Myla Grace yet, but sources @FightfulSelect spoke to in AEW and WWE said they would not be surprised to see her land in either … The post Details On Interest In Steve Maclin And Myla Grace appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Steve Maclin Comments On Requesting His TNA Release

Steve Maclin comments on TNA departure. On Sunday, Fightful Select reported about Steve Maclin’s departure from the company, which was later confirmed by TNA. Maclin wanted to keep word of his release quiet, but TNA didn’t consult him before announcing it publicly with a press release. Maclin has posted about his release on social media … The post Steve Maclin Comments On Requesting His TNA Release appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Steve Maclin Hoped To Keep News Of His TNA Departure Quiet, But TNA Issued Press Release Without Consulting

Steve Maclin hoped to keep news of his TNA departure quiet. On June 7, Fightful Select reported that Maclin had been granted his TNA release. TNA later posted a press release confirming the same. Fightful Select is now reporting that “Steve Maclin had hoped to keep the word of the departure quiet, but TNA issued … The post Steve Maclin Hoped To Keep News Of His TNA Departure Quiet, But TNA Issued Press Release Without Consulting appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling ...

AJ Styles Says Brock Lesnar-Oba Femi Table Spot At WWE Clash In Italy Bothered Him

AJ Styles says the table spot in Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi’s match at Clash in Italy bothered him. Last month, at WWE Clash in Italy, Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi had their WrestleMania rematch. This time, Lesnar emerged victorious. There was a spot in the match where Lesnar delivered an F5 to Femi on … The post AJ Styles Says Brock Lesnar-Oba Femi Table Spot At WWE Clash In Italy Bothered Him appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

WWE Live Results From Florence, Italy (6/7)

WWE held a live event on June 7 from the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy. Full results (courtesy of Wrestling Bodyslam) are below. WWE Live Results From Florence, Italy (6/7) WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Sol Ruca (c) defeats Becky Lynch Danhausen def. The Miz Damian Priest def. Solo Siko Je’Von Evans def. Ethan Page … The post WWE Live Results From Florence, Italy (6/7) appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

AJ Styles On Original El Grande Americano Vs. El Grande Americano: ‘I Am So Proud Of These Guys, What A Freaking Story They Were Able To Tell’

AJ Styles shares his thoughts on Original El Grande Americano vs. El Grande Americano. At AAA Noches de Los Grandes, Original El Grande Americano lost to El Grande Americano in a mask vs. mask match. His identity was then revealed to be Chad Gable. Speaking on The Phenomenally Retro Podcast, AJ Styles shared his thoughts … The post AJ Styles On Original El Grande Americano Vs. El Grande Americano: ‘I Am So Proud Of These Guys, What A Freaking Story They Were Able To Tell’ appeared first on F...

Agreement In Principle Reached In WWE Merger Lawsuit

An agreement in principle has been reached in the WWE merger lawsuit filed by shareholders. The trial was set to begin on Monday, June 8, but was removed from the Delaware Court of Chancery calendar over the weekend. Court Administrator Tamara Burton later confirmed that the trial had been canceled. Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics was … The post Agreement In Principle Reached In WWE Merger Lawsuit appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

AJ Styles On Visiting The Dungeon: ‘It Was Such A Pleasure Going And Seeing How They Operate’

AJ Styles recently visited Nattie and TJ Wilson’s wrestling school, The Dungeon. Last week, AJ Styles visited The Dungeon training facility in Tampa, Florida. On the latest episode of the Phenomenally Retro Podcast, Styles detailed his experience of visiting The Dungeon. “It was such a pleasure going and seeing how they operate. I think that … The post AJ Styles On Visiting The Dungeon: ‘It Was Such A Pleasure Going And Seeing How They Operate’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News...

Battle For The Brave Results (6/6): The Hardys, Kris Statlander, Rascalz Compete

Battle for the Brave held its A Wrestling Showcase For Heroes event on June 6 from the Rahway Rec Center in Rahway, NJ. The event aired on YouTube. Full results are below. Battle For The Brave Results (6/6) Amazing Red def. Rich Swann Gabby Forza def. Kaia McKenna The Rascalz (Myron Reed & Dezmond Xavier) … The post Battle For The Brave Results (6/6): The Hardys, Kris Statlander, Rascalz Compete appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Steve Maclin Granted Release From TNA

Steve Maclin has departed TNA. Fightful Select recently reported that “Steve Maclin has been granted his release from TNA.” Maclin had been working for TNA since 2021. He previously worked for WWE under the ring name Steve Cutler and was part of the Forgotten Sons stable. Maclin last wrestled on the 5/15 edition of TNA … The post Steve Maclin Granted Release From TNA appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .

Ken Anderson: Vince McMahon Told Me To Stop Being So Entertaining

Ken Anderson recalls Vince McMahon asking him to stop being so entertaining. At one point, Ken Anderson was a popular figure in the wrestling scene. His entrance was over with the fans, and they also loved to hear what he had to say.  On the Tagging in with Chris Harris podcast, the host, Aaron, asked … The post Ken Anderson: Vince McMahon Told Me To Stop Being So Entertaining appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .