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January 16, 2019
Flip Gordon & Chris Sabin Injury Updates, PWG Announces Bandido's Opponent
This past weekend, Chris Sabin and Flip Gordon suffered some injuries that had a snowball effect on some upcoming shows. ROH issued the following update regarding their condition: Update On Chris Sabin And Flip gordon's Knee Injuries Chris Sabin and Flip Gordon will both be getting MRI’s this week after…
NXT TV Preview (1/16): Will Kassius Ohno Bask In Keith Lee's Glory?
WWE returns to the WWE Network this evening from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida for this week's episode of NXT TV. WWE.com released the following preview for tonight's show: WWE NXT preview, Jan. 16, 2019: Will Kassius Ohno bask in Keith Lee’s glory? A slugfest awaits the NXT…
Backstage Update On WWE Women's Tag-Team Titles, News On Possible Teams
Last night, WWE announced that the new women's tag team champions would be crowned at the February PPV - Elimination Chamber in Houston - where six teams will compete in an elimination chamber, the winners becoming champs. The first-ever @WWE #WomensTagTeamChampions will be crowned when SIX teams collide inside the…
Goldust Talks Cody Rhodes/AEW, Vince McMahon's Advice To Him & More
Thanks to Josh for sending this in: Kyle Stevens of StillRealToUs.com conducted an interview with Goldust on Monday, January 14 where the former Intercontinental Champion shared his thoughts on All Elite Wrestling, wanting a WrestleMania match with Cody, and which NXT star fans should keep an eye on. Giving advice…
WWE, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) News & Rumors Morning Recap (1/16)
Just to recap some of the news items that have been posted over what has been a busy week, check out some of the following top headlines from the past few days here at eWrestling.com: eWrestling.com: WWE & All Elite (AEW) News & Rumors Recap (1/16) * Young Bucks Diss…
Backstage Update On Reason WWE Went With Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor
On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer reported that Finn Balor vs. Brock Lesnar was always the original plan for the Royal Rumble and the idea actually originated soon after the Crown Jewel PPV last year. At the time, the idea was for Strowman vs. Lesnar, but Vince McMahon…
Update On Young Bucks Turning Down WWE, NXT Stars Take "Wait-And-See" Approach
WWE officials who knew of the company's offers to the Young Bucks and Cody were convinced that they would agree to them and that they would be debuting at the Royal Rumble to be worked into major storylines heading into WrestleMania, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. When the wrestlers chose…
Tons Of Updates On Non-Compete Clause Slapped On Andrade By WWE; Rumors Of WWE Return
As previously reported, WWE is enforcing a non-compete clause against Andrade that could prevent him from competing for up to a year. This follows Andrade’s release from the company last September, which was reportedly due to a wellness violation. According to PWInsider.com (as reported by Newsweek), there is speculation within...
Backstage WWE News On Top Star’s Absence From This Week’s Monday Night Raw
According to Fightful Select, Rhea Ripley was not present at this week’s episode of WWE RAW held at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The report also mentioned that it has not yet been confirmed whether her absence was related to a nose injury she sustained during WWE’s tour...
Backstage AEW News On Nigel McGuinness’ New Contract
According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Nigel McGuinness has signed a new contract with AEW, reaffirming his primary role as an announcer while also allowing for occasional wrestling matches. The report indicates that McGuinness’ new deal is similar to his previous one, with some modifications for these in-ring appearances....
WWE Unveils Latest Class Of Rookies Set To Report To Performance Center
WWE announced the next class of rookies who will be reporting to the Performance Center for training. All five are males and from outside of North America. They are: Jaime Garcia, Mike Derudder, Dusan Novakovic, Cyril Coquerelle and Nathan Cranton. Garcia is from Spain and has wrestled in his country...
WWE Rumor Killer On AJ Lee’s Recent Absence
Recently, top WWE star AJ Lee shared updates about her activities on her Facebook account, stating that she is currently on a book tour and is not injured. She also mentioned that she would be returning to the company soon. However, according to PWInsider.com, it turns out that Lee is...
Backstage AEW Update On The Future Return Of Jay White
As previously reported, AEW star Jay White generated significant buzz in the wrestling world when he hinted at a potential return to the company with a cryptic tweet stating, “Ready?” In the latest edition of Fightful Select Answers, an update on White’s return status was provided following his tweet. Sean...
WWE Hall Of Famer, Wrestling Legend Hospitalized Due To Serious Health Issues
Pro wrestling legend Abdullah The Butcher is currently in the hospital due to serious health issues, according to The Book Pro Wrestler’s official Twitter (X) account. The announcement reads, “🙏 Wrestling legend Abdullah The Butcher has been hospitalized at 84. The Wild Man from the Sudan is battling serious health...
WWE Smackdown Lineup Update: Multiple Appearances, Matches Announced For Tonight (October 24, 2025)
WWE has announced a couple of new updates for tonight’s Friday Night Smackdown. After the developments last week when a match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre ended without a clear decision, both competitors have been announced as being in the building as things lead up to their upcoming title...
WWE SmackDown Results – October 24th, 2025 – Tempe, AZ
Tonight on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre will be on hand, Ilja Dragunov defends his United States Championship in an Open Challenge, Shinsuke Nakamura & Rey Fenix collide with The MFTs, Tiffany Stratton goes head to head with Kiana James and more! Check back for live results when the...
Veteran AEW Wrestler Gaining Interest From WWE, Other Wrestling Promotions As Free Agency Nears
As previously reported, the future of pro wrestling legend Chris Jericho has recently become a topic of speculation. His contract with AEW is set to expire at the end of 2025, leading to rumors that he may be considering a move to WWE. According to Fightful Select, there has been...
