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Particpants Announced For Tournament To Face Roman Reigns In Mexico City
The field is set for the tournament to face Roman Reigns. WWE and Lucha Libre AAA announced the eight participants set to compete in the tournament to earn a shot at Roman Reigns and the WWE World Heavyweight Title. The first round will see Penta take on Laredo Kid on August 10 WWE Raw, Psycho … The post Particpants Announced For Tournament To Face Roman Reigns In Mexico City appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Liv Morgan Reacts To Netflix Editing Line About Her Sleeping With Dominik Mysterio
On Monday’s WWE Raw, Becky Lynch, who just made her return, told Liv Morgan that she’s not the greatest champion in her group, referencing Raquel Rodriguez, nor is she the greatest champion who has ever slept with Dominik Mysterio, referencing Rhea Ripley. Netflix would later edit out the line about sleeping with Mysterio. On social … The post Liv Morgan Reacts To Netflix Editing Line About Her Sleeping With Dominik Mysterio appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Back...
Matt Hardy Says Vince McMahon Wanted Him to Transition Into a WWE Producer Role Before 2020 Departure
Matt Hardy says Vince McMahon wanted him in a backstage position when he wanted to wrestle more in WWE. In March of 2020, Matt Hardy departed WWE and joined All Elite Wrestling. He worked for the promotion for four years before returning to TNA, where he still works today. Speaking on The Extreme Life of … The post Matt Hardy Says Vince McMahon Wanted Him to Transition Into a WWE Producer Role Before 2020 Departure appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Matt Hardy Reacts To Brock Lesnar’s Retirement, Thinks ‘It’s Pretty Legit’
Matt Hardy reacts to Brock Lesnar retiring from pro-wrestling. At WWE SummerSlam, Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match. After the match, Lesnar praised Oba verbally in front of the audience. He later announced his retirement on The Pat McAfee Show as well. Speaking on The Extreme Life of Matt … The post Matt Hardy Reacts To Brock Lesnar’s Retirement, Thinks ‘It’s Pretty Legit’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE Main Event Results (8/6): Ricky Saints Compete
WWE aired the latest episode of WWE Main Event on August 6. Matches were taped at Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The event aired on YouTube. Full results are below. WWE Main Event Results (8/6) Ricky Saints defeats Axiom (w/ Nathan Frazer) Ivy Nile def. PJ Vasa American Made (Brutus Creed & Julius Creed) … The post WWE Main Event Results (8/6): Ricky Saints Compete appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Rocky Romero Praises New Iteration Of ROH For Mixing Older And Younger Talent
Rocky Romero is having a great time in Ring Of Honor. Romero has been a consistent part of ROH programming in recent weeks, mainly appearing in tag team matches with Trent Beretta. Speaking with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp for a new interview, ‘Azucar’ talked about the current version of the company and how it can … The post Rocky Romero Praises New Iteration Of ROH For Mixing Older And Younger Talent appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Becky Lynch Jokes About Netflix Editing Out Her Line About Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan: “I Make A Lot Of Work For These People”
Netflix edited out Becky Lynch’s line. There was a segment on the August 3rd Monday Night Raw that featured the return of Becky Lynch. She faced off against The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez). As Judgment Day exited the ring, Lynch made a comment that WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan … The post Becky Lynch Jokes About Netflix Editing Out Her Line About Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan: “I Make A Lot Of Work For These People” appeared first on Fightful | WWE New...
WWE Merger Lawsuit Totals $147.5 Million, Dispute Between Vince McMahon & His Co-Defendants
An update on the merger lawsuit. It was determined that former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and his insurers had agreed to pay $42.5 million to resolve the merger lawsuit that involves WWE, UFC, and shareholders. WWE would also be paying $105 million by itself. The shareholders disclosed the full $147.5 million figure in a court … The post WWE Merger Lawsuit Totals $147.5 Million, Dispute Between Vince McMahon & His Co-Defendants appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling B...
CM Punk Pays Tribute To Dory Funk Jr.
CM Punk pays tribute to Dory Funk Jr. Dory Funk Jr. recently passed away at the age of 85 on August 4. The wrestling world paid tribute to the WWE Hall of Famer, and now CM Punk has joined the list. On August 7, during a WWE live event in Fairfax, VA, CM Punk and … The post CM Punk Pays Tribute To Dory Funk Jr. appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Samoa Joe Says He’s Overjoyed That Nick Aldis Got To Wrestle At WWE SummerSlam
Samoa Joe is delighted for Nick Aldis. After a three year absence, Aldis returned to the ring during the first night of the SummerSlam event. He faced Gunther in singles match that was widely liked by the world of wrestling. Speaking with Joel Pearl of Fightful Overbooked for a new interview, Joe talked Aldis and … The post Samoa Joe Says He’s Overjoyed That Nick Aldis Got To Wrestle At WWE SummerSlam appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Liv Morgan Responds To Netflix Editing Out Dominik Mysterio Line, TNA iMPACT Highlights, More | Fight Size
Here is your fight size update for Friday, August 7, 2026. – Liv Morgan has seemingly responded to Netflix’s decision to edit out Becky Lynch’s line about her relationship with Dominik Mysterio: I heard @netflix does in fact think that I am the greatest Women’s world Champion of all time.. Especially the greatest that’s slept … The post Liv Morgan Responds To Netflix Editing Out Dominik Mysterio Line, TNA iMPACT Highlights, More | Fight Size appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, P...
Lexis King vs. Lucien Price Added To 8/11 WWE NXT
Lexis King and Lucien Price to meet in the ring. A new bout has been added to the lineup for the August 11th WWE NXT on The CW. There will be a singles match between O.T.M.’s Lucien Price and BirthRight’s Lexis King. NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT: 👀 NXT Championship No. 1 Contender’s Match – @Santana_Proud … The post Lexis King vs. Lucien Price Added To 8/11 WWE NXT appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
AAA Show On August 30th Titled ‘Ola de Calor’
Ola de Calor on August 30th. On August 30th, both WWE NXT and Lucha Libre AAA are presenting shows at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. NXT’s show is the Heatwave Premium Live Event, and AAA has now unveiled the name for their show. It is titled ‘Ola de Calor,’ which translates to Heatwave. … The post AAA Show On August 30th Titled ‘Ola de Calor’ appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
CMLL Grand Prix Preview (8/7/2026): Team Mexico vs. Team World, Black Tiger & Black Tiger IV vs. Villanos, More
Viewing information & lineup for CMLL Grand Prix on August 7, 2026, from Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. Preview. CMLL Viernes Espectacular (August 7, 2026). Venue: Arena Mexico. City: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Time: 10:30pm ET How To Watch: CMLL’s YouTube Channel (Membership) & MyAEW (PPV). Line-Up. CMLL Grand Prix (8/7/2026). Rey Pegasus … The post CMLL Grand Prix Preview (8/7/2026): Team Mexico vs. Team World, Black Tiger & Black Tiger IV vs. Villanos, More appeared firs...
Swerve Strickland Featured On Rolling Stone UK’s Ten Artists To Watch List
Rolling Stone promotes Swerve Strickland. Earlier this month, Rolling Stone UK published a list that highlighted the top ten artists to watch this summer. At the tail end of the list, the outlet promoted Swerve Strickland and his music career. From Rolling Stone UK: “Swerve Strickland is a prominent figure in professional wrestling, contributing to … The post Swerve Strickland Featured On Rolling Stone UK’s Ten Artists To Watch List appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestl...
Real American Freestyle CEO Says TKO Has No Stake In RAF
The Real American Freestyle CEO discusses the company. It has been a year since Real American Freestyle wrestling was founded. It was founded by Chad Bronstein, Izzy Martinez, Eric Bischoff, and the late Terry Bollea, a.k.a. Hulk Hogan. There’s a feature piece about R.A.F. that was published by Front Office Sports. Bronstein was interviewed, and … The post Real American Freestyle CEO Says TKO Has No Stake In RAF appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Ethan Page Says He’s Ready To Exit The Lucha Universe After Pinning Rey Mysterio
Ethan Page is ready to move on from luchadors. Since arriving to the main roster earlier this year, Page has faced off with Penta, Dragon Lee, and Rey Mysterio on multiple occasions. Given that he has pinned all three of those names, Page believes that it’s time for him to exit the lucha universe. “Who’s … The post Ethan Page Says He’s Ready To Exit The Lucha Universe After Pinning Rey Mysterio appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Roman Reigns Advertised For WWE Survivor Series: WarGames
Roman Reigns will be at Survivor Series. On the Premium Live Event calendar for WWE towards the end of 2026 is Survivor Series: WarGames. The event is taking place on November 28th at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, the home of the MLB Houston Astros. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns is being advertised for … The post Roman Reigns Advertised For WWE Survivor Series: WarGames appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Joey Janela: “If Tony Khan Had Some Balls, He Would Let Megan Bayne Wrestle Guys On TV”
Joey Janela heaps praise on Megan Bayne. Joey Janela had his 20th Anniversary Event on August 6th. The main event saw Janela and Megan Bayne take on Nick Wayne and Alec Price. After the match, Janela spoke highly of Bayne and stated that AEW President Tony Khan should let Bayne wrestle men on television. “Megan … The post Joey Janela: “If Tony Khan Had Some Balls, He Would Let Megan Bayne Wrestle Guys On TV” appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Sheldon Jean Details WWE Tryout Experience, Says He’s Very Confident With His Showing
Sheldon Jean discusses his WWE tryout. Along with other top indie names like Brooke Havok and Josh Bishop, Jean took part in a tryout for the company during SummerSlam weekend in Minneapolis. Speaking with Fightful Overbooked’s In The Weeds podcast, Sheldon Jean told Joel Pearl and SP3 about it all. “They contacted me a couple … The post Sheldon Jean Details WWE Tryout Experience, Says He’s Very Confident With His Showing appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backsta...
Six-Person Tag Team Match Added To 8/13 TNA Thursday Night iMPACT
A new addition to the Thursday Night iMPACT card. After Mustafa Ali versus Jason Hotch for the TNA International Championship was made official for the Lockdown pay-per-view on August 23rd, Ali was confronted by Rich Swann and BDE. They were not pleased about Ali confronting Jason Hotch’s wife and daughter while Hotch was doing a … The post Six-Person Tag Team Match Added To 8/13 TNA Thursday Night iMPACT appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Joey Janela: Sandman Originally Just Wanted To Do A Spot With Invisible Man In The Clusterfuck
Joey Janela is proud of Sandman’s last match. Back at Spring Break X, the ‘Hardcore Icon’ brought an end to his career by wrestling The Invisible Man. The match was widely liked by fans, with some even saying it was the best match of Invisible Man’s existence. Speaking with Fightful Overbooked’s In The Weeds podcast, … The post Joey Janela: Sandman Originally Just Wanted To Do A Spot With Invisible Man In The Clusterfuck appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstag...
Jim Ross Says AEW Contract Is Still Set To Expire This Month
Jim Ross updates fans on his future. Back in May, Ross updated the world on the status of his AEW contract, saying that it expires sometime in August. On the latest episode of Grilling JR, Ross noted that he wants the end of his career to be planned. “I hope that my ending, my career … The post Jim Ross Says AEW Contract Is Still Set To Expire This Month appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Jim Ross To Undergo Brain Surgery On August 12
Jim Ross provides an update on his upcoming surgery. Back in early July, Ross revealed that he was scheduled to undergo brain surgery in the near future. Now, the legendary commentator has disclosed the official date for his procedure. “I got a big week coming up. My surgery is this Wednesday in Norman.” Jim Ross … The post Jim Ross To Undergo Brain Surgery On August 12 appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
WWE Live Results (8/6): CM Punk and Cody Rhodes Team
WWE held a live event on August 6 from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. Full results (courtesy of Wrestling Bodyslam) are below. WWE Live Results (8/6) Charlotte Flair def. Jacy Jayne by DQ Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton, & Chelsea Green def. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Laney Reid, & Fallon Henley) WWE United States Championship: Baron … The post WWE Live Results (8/6): CM Punk and Cody Rhodes Team appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
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