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August 13, 2020
Spoiler: Big Title Match Being Added To SummerSlam Card On SmackDown This Week
A big update to the WWE SummerSlam 2020 pay-per-view card is expected to be announced during this week's blue brand show on FOX on Friday night. With WWE SummerSlam 2020 getting closer and closer, the company has nearly finalized the lineup for the show and it appears that the WWE…
Adam Cole On Relationship With Britt Baker, Admits He's "Very Friendly With A Lot Of People" In AEW
Adam Cole recently spoke with TV Insider for an interview to talk all things pro wrestling, including whether he still wants to move from the black-and-gold brand of WWE NXT up to the main roster in WWE via either the Monday Night Raw or Friday Night SmackDown brands. Additionally, the…
Wednesday Night Wars Ratings (8/12): AEW def. WWE, Dynamite & NXT Drop In Viewership
The ratings are in for this week's Wednesday Night Wars. This Wednesday, August 12, 2020 episodes of AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT saw viewership take a significant drop compared to last week's shows. AEW Dynamite was down 12-percent in viewership on TNT this week, drawing 792,000 viewers, while WWE NXT…
AEW Allows Twice As Many Fans Into Dynamite Under New Safety Protocol, Fan Leaks Security Footage (VIDEO)
The "Tag Team Appreciation" themed edition of AEW Dynamite on TNT on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 featured the largest attendance inside Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 150 "invited spectators" were reportedly among those in attendance at this week's AEW Dynamite show, which had…
WWE Looking At Amway Center As Potential Host For SummerSlam PPV On 8/23 (UPDATED)
The Amway Center in Orlando, Florida is being discussed behind-the-scenes in WWE lately as a potential host venue for some of their upcoming shows, specifically and most notably this month's WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2020. WWE appears to have abandoned its attempts to hold this year's…
EVOLVE, PROGRESS, wXw & ICW Tape Libraries Coming To WWE Network, Drew McIntyre Comments
Fans of the independent pro wrestling scene that have a subscription to the WWE Network are going to have a field day this weekend. The news broke today, as first reported by Sports Illustrated, that WWE is ready to add independent pro wrestling footage to the WWE Network starting this…
Bill Goldberg On Modern Wrestling Fans: "No Offense Guys, There's A Lot Of Assh*les Out There" (Video)
WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg was a recent guest on the American Monster Production YouTube channel to talk all things pro-wrestling. Featured below are some of the highlights from the interview, which include him discussing his legacy and today's wrestling fanbase. On feeling like he can still "go" in…
WWE Announces Several Matches & "Second Chance Matches" For Next Week's NXT On USA
During the August 12, 2020 edition of WWE NXT on the USA Network it was announced that Adam Cole will take on Pat McAfee as their ongoing feud will enter the ring! Also scheduled for next week is NEXT WEEK on NXT, six-man tag pitting Legado Del Fantasma against Breezango…
Johnny Gargano Injured After Being Dropped On His Head In Match Taped For 8/19 Episode Of WWE NXT
A top star from WWE's black-and-gold brand suffered an injury during a match taped for next week's episode of WWE NXT on the USA Network. Johnny Gargano was wrestling Ridge Holland in a match where the winner qualifies and advances to compete in the NXT North American Championship 5-Way Ladder…
Report: WWE Programming On Netflix For International Viewers Will Start Featuring Ads
BodySlam+ reports that WWE’s Monday Night RAW and other WWE programming on Netflix will soon feature advertisements in all international markets. Netflix has begun the process of gradually rolling out ads for RAW and various WWE TV shows. If ads aren’t appearing yet, they are likely to show up soon....
Latest Update On AEW’s Adam Cole Following Latest Concussion This Past Summer
In the latest episode of Fightful Select Answers, the status of Adam Cole was discussed after he had to step away from the ring last July due to a concussion sustained during the July 10 edition of AEW Collision. According to Sean Ross Sapp, Cole is not close to being...
Backstage News On Match That Was Canceled At Recent AEW WrestleDream PPV
According to the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, a highly anticipated tag team match scheduled for AEW WrestleDream 2025 was canceled due to injuries and scheduling conflicts. The match was set to feature the long-awaited reunion of the Golden Lovers, with Kenny Omega teaming up with Kota Ibushi to...
Backstage WWE News On Possibility Of Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin Wrestling One More Match
WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin retired from in-ring competition in 2003 due to injuries, primarily a neck injury along with several knee problems. His retirement came quietly after he lost to WWE legend The Rock at WrestleMania 19, marking the end of an incredible full-time career. Since...
WWE News: Second Title Match Officially Announced For Upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event
WWE recently shared a new video on their Twitter (X) account, in which SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that the current Undisputed WWE Champion, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, will defend his title against Drew McIntyre at next month’s Saturday Night’s Main Event special. This match serves as a...
Backstage WWE News On When Newly Re-Signed Santos Escobar Will Be Bck On TV
According to PWInsider.com, as reported by Fightful.com, Santos Escobar is expected to return to WWE television on the October 27 episode of RAW, which will take place in Anaheim, California. It is currently unclear whether Escobar will make an on-screen appearance during the broadcast or if his presence is related...
Backstage News On TNA Contract Status For Mustafa Ali
Fightful Select reports that Mustafa Ali’s contract with TNA Wrestling is set to expire at the end of 2025. This deal is one of several contracts that will end this year. The report also indicates that Ali is keeping his options open and may consider signing with various promotions, including...
WWE News: Date & Location Revealed For NXT Deadline Premium Live Event
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, internal WWE documents reveal that the 2025 WWE NXT Deadline premium live event (PLE) is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 6, at the Tech Port Arena in San Antonio, Texas. The report also mentions that while WWE has not yet...
Recently Released WWE Star Ridge Holland Provides Update Following Surgery
Ridge Holland checked in on social media on Tuesday with an update on his injury status after undergoing surgery. The former WWE Superstar, who was included in the multiple WWE releases just over a week ago, shared a video on Instagram informing fans of his injury status. “So, just a...
AEW News: Tony Khan Gives Update On Britt Baker, Chris Jericho, Adam Copeland, Andrade
Tony Khan spoke with Josh Martinez of Z100 for an interview this week, during which he gave an update on the AEW status of Britt Baker, Adam Copeland, Andrade, as well as Chris Jericho. The following are some of the highlights. On Britt Baker’s AEW status: “She’s been away from...
