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• Goldberg Claims He Has Creative Control Over WWE Retirement Match Rollout

Goldberg is finally gearing up for his last match—and this time, he’s not just stepping into the ring, he’s stepping into the creative room too. During a recent interview with ......2025
• Goldberg offers a clue to the location of his WWE retirement match

It doesn’t sound like it will be in Saudi Arabia... WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg announced late last year that he would officially be having his long-sought after retirement match in the company at some point on the 2025 calendar. Since then we’ve gotten a steady stream of training updates from him, and frequent rumors from the usual sources about when & where the WCW legend’s last match could ...2025
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• WWE didn’t properly capitalize on the New Day’s heat

WWE Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. November 11, 2024 Per Fightful Select, WWE’s women’s roster wasn’t informed of the new United States championship announcement until the day it happened, and they don’t know how the first champion will be determined. They also do...2025
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• Why Mercedes Mone Hasn't Lost In AEW
There has been a lot of talk regarding Mercedes Mone having “creative control” since her AEW run started. Almost like clockwork, whether it’s someone established, someone who just won their first match on TV, or an international star rarely seen on AEW TV, whenever Mercedes Mone gets a win, there are unfounded claims of her exercising creative control to make sure she wins those matches. That isn’...2025
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• Report: Update On Mercedes Moné Having Creative Control In AEW

Does Mercedes Moné have creative control in All Elite Wrestling? Since signing with AEW last year, there have been rumors and accusations that Mercedes Moné has and utilizes her creative control to win matches in the company. But is there any truth to these rumors? According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), sources […] The post Report: Update On Mercedes Moné Having ...2025
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• Buddy Matthews’ interesting answer on returning to WWE & working with wife Rhea Ripley

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Of course the AEW wrestler knows he’d be crazy not to jump at a chance to do something with one of the biggest stars in the business today, but has a couple reasons being apart professionally works better for their relationship. At one point, Buddy Matthews was rumored to be one of several former WWE wrestlers angling to get out of their AEW contracts after ...2025
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• Why Mercedes Mone Hasn't Lost In AEW
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• Buddy Matthews’ interesting answer on returning to WWE & working with wife Rhea Ripley
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• Rumor Roundup: Stratton warned about Flair, Moxley creative control, Orton, more!

WWE.com Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating ar...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 7, 2025

I was just searching for random stuff and came across a grinning Salvy from 2021 | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Pitchers and catchers report next week! Guys (and gals), we’re to this point of the offseason: Here’s three minutes and twenty-seven seconds of Vinnie Pasquantino hitting sacrifice flies.Because why not? pic.twitter.com/c9WhyjG0mh— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) February 6, 202...2025
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• Jon Moxley’s creative vision for AEW isn’t working

AEW Dynamite airs tonight (Jan. 1) with a live show from Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina. This is the first episode of Dynamite during the seven week build towards Grand Slam: Australia, which takes place on February 15. Jon Moxley’s creative vision for AEW isn’t working Back in November, AEW World Champion Jon Moxley had an interview with the media where he referred ...2025
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• The Linc - The Eagles’ biggest X-factor

Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 8/17/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Win-loss record ceilings, floors for all NFL teams in 2024 - ESPN+Ceiling: 13-4 | Floor: 8-9. Biggest X factor: Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. The Eagles’ high-powered attack fell into a funk late last season, contributing to the team’s 1-6 collapse and early ...2024
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• What would Kenny’s ceiling in WWE have been?

AEW Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. August 4, 2023 WRKD Wrestling claims there are “growing frustrations backstage in WWE regarding the handling of the women’s division.” That’s understandable, especially with Becky Lynch & Trish Stratus being cut from SummerSlam f...2024
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• LA Knight not winning Money in the Bank was the right call in the end

WWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. April 15, 2023 Following up on Freddie Prinze Jr.’s accusation that Seth Rollins went off script when he walked out of the ring on the Raw after WrestleMania, WRKD Wrestling says Seth has “no plans to leave WWE.” Rollins get...2023
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• C.M. Punk could tear AEW apart ... again

This mess needs to be fixed now. The return of C.M. Punk to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) was never going to be an easy process, but in the span of a few days we’ve seen things go from being fine to an absolute mess. Now the company sits at a crossroads with owner and promoter Tony Khan needing to step in and fix the problem of his own making. Everything came to a head at AEW Collision in Greensboro o...2023
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• Report Shuts Down Rumors of Mercedes Mone Using Creative Control in AEW
Since making her debut in AEW, Mercedes Moné’s consistent success inside the ring has sparked widespread speculation online, with many suggesting she possesses a level of creative control that allows her to dictate her match outcomes. These claims have fueled ongoing debate, but a newly released report has now offered...2025
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• How The Rock and Triple H’s creative rift derailed WrestleMania 41

After weeks of buildup, WrestleMania 41 fizzled out with a disappointing finish, raising suspicions of backstage tensions among WWE’s biggest players. WrestleMania 41 ended with a whimper last Sunday, as John Cena captured a record 17th world title in the main event, defeating Cody Rhodes. However, the match was met with harsh criticism. Fans and pundits alike panned the bout, especially frustrat...2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Stratton warned about Flair, Moxley creative control, Orton, more!
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• Rumor Roundup: Netflix control, AEW EVPs, Karrion Kross contract, more!

@WWE The latest rumors, including how much creative control Netflix has over Raw, if the Bucks & Omega are still AEW EVPs, Karrion Kross’s contract status, and more! Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pr...2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for February 22, 2025

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images How does one “Fountains Up”? Tyler Gentry had the biggest knock of the day for the Kansas City Royals, with his first home run of the spring plating three. Tyler Gentry drills the first homer of spring! pic.twitter.com/yNaeDloNJx— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) February 21, 2025 The second-most impactful hit came from Nick Loftin, with this two-RBI single...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 7, 2025
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• Jon Moxley’s creative vision for AEW isn’t working
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• Eric Bischoff Gets Total Creative Control Of MLW One-Shot

Eric Bischoff is running a pro wrestling company again — at least for one night. MLW announced Bischoff will have “total creative control” of its One-Shot event on December 5 in New York City. Bischoff’s new role came as a result of Paul Walter Hauser, the Emmy-winning Actor and MLW star. Hauser was a guest on Bischoff‘s Wise […] The post Eric Bischoff Gets Total Creative Control Of ML...2024
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• ALBA: Controversy and Scandal “Dark Cloud” Over 2024 Royal Rumble
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The pomp and circumstance of Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble echoed what we’ve grown accustomed to for pro wrestling’s unofficial calendar kickoff. The gargantuan neon green WrestleMania XL sign debuted, towering over the announced 48,044 fans at Tropicana Field. “Kingdom” bounced off the walls of the 33-year-old dome, as Cody Rhodes entered a treasured place in WWE lore by w...2024
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• The Business of the Business Ep 165: Jon Langmead of BALLYHOO! Interview, GCW, TNA, NJPW, and More

Distributed by Creative Control Network, check out our LinkedIn group This episode of The Business of the Business with Lavie Margolin (TrumpMania) and John Poz (Two Man Power Trip) discussing multiple topics including: Jon Langmead of BALLYHOO! Interview, Sports Television stats, GCW, TNA Hard to Kill ticket sales, NJPW, and More Subscribe to their podcast […] The post The Business of the B...2024
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• NXT recap & reactions: Whoop that Trick

The Family picks their opponent, Thea Hail debuts new music and new attire, and Trick Williams gets the biggest match of his career on the No Mercy go home show. Mind Playing Tricks On Me HE DID IT!!!!@_trickwilliams is heading to #NXTNoMercy!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/nccx0y5PXM— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2023 I wondered how Trick Williams might fit in this match with Tyler Bate, Dragon Lee, & ...2023
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• Vince Russo – ‘Bash At The Beach 2000 Was Worth Hulk Hogan Lawsuit’
The events of WCW Bash at the Beach 2000 resulted in Vince Russo being sued by Hulk Hogan but it was all worth it to make Booker T the WCW World Champion. The infamous 2000 event saw Hogan use his creative control to defeat Jeff Jarrett for the WCW World title with Jarrett laying down […] The post Vince Russo – ‘Bash At The Beach 2000 Was Worth Hulk Hogan Lawsuit’ appeared ...2023
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• Big AEW announcement, WWE outrage don’t do much for Dynamite’s numbers
AEW’s Twitter The ratings and viewership data are in for the April 5 episode of AEW Dynamite. Per ShowBuzzDaily, last night’s show was watched by an audience of 877,000. In the 18-49 year old demographic, it scored a 0.30 rating. Both are up slightly from the week before, but AEW finished sixth in the demo this time around — down two spots from Mar. 29. Everything in front of it on the cab...2023
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• LeBron James Comments on Calling Offensive Sets and Plays for Cavaliers
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• WWE didn’t properly capitalize on the New Day’s heat
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• Buddy Matthews’ interesting answer on returning to WWE & working with wife Rhea Ripley
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• How The Rock and Triple H’s creative rift derailed WrestleMania 41
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• Vince McMahon Changed Finn Balor’s WrestleMania 39 Finish Despite Not Being in Power
One Big Thing Vince McMahon altered Finn Balor’s planned WrestleMania 39 victory over Edge (now Adam Copeland) despite officially stepping away from creative control in 2023. Why It Matters This decision significantly impacted Balor’s momentum and the credibility of his “Demon” character, which had remained one of WWE’s most protected gimmicks. Key Details Balor was [...2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for February 22, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 7, 2025
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• Tony Khan Taking More Creative Control As AEW Builds Momentum
The post Tony Khan Taking More Creative Control As AEW Builds Momentum first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.AEW has experienced a dip in ticket sales and television ratings, reflecting a decline in overall interest. However, the promotion remains the second-largest wrestling company globally, boasting a roster filled with some of the biggest stars in the industry. In recent weeks, AEW has be...2025
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• Former WCW star says the wrestlers are to blame for the death of WCW

WWE.com Scott Norton explained to WSI how his colleagues contributed to the promotion’s downfall. The death of World Championship Wrestling will forever be scrutinized. More than two decades later, many still look to assign blame for the promotion’s demise. Once a threat to WWE, the truth is that WCW was a victim of corporate America. After AOL and Time Warner merged, Jamie Kellner, head o...2024
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• Hulk Hogan: Bret Hart Hates Everybody. It Just Never Ends With Him. I Love Bret
Hulk Hogan says he loves Bret Hart, despite Bret hating him. Bret Hart isn't shy about making his feelings known when it comes to people like Goldberg or Vince McMahon or Hulk Hogan. While many people, including Logan Paul, have Hulk Hogan on their Mount Rushmore of wrestlers, Hogan knows that he's not loved by everyone. "There are a few haters out there," Hogan said on Impaulsive with Logan Pa...2024
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• It sounds like Jon Moxley has some creative control in AEW
AEW Dynamite During a new interview with Chris Van Vliet, Renee Paquette was asked to name her favorite Jon Moxley match. You won’t be surprised to hear that Paquette loves most of her husband’s work, so it wasn’t easy to settle on just one answer. She ultimately decided to choose her favorite Mox moment, which was his AEW debut at Double or Nothing 2019. She said it was amazing to see th...2023
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• Pat McAfee Show is done with Aaron Rodgers — for now

Photo via Awful Announcing Aaron Rodgers finally got himself kicked off the Pat McAfee Show. After a season filled with comments about Pfizer, false allegations about Jimmy Kimmel, and rarely any football talk, New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is done on the Pat McAfee Show—for now. Pat McAfee announced that Rodgers weekly segments on the show would cease with the Jets’ season being over. P...2024
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• Hulk Hogan: I Had Creative Control In WCW. I Never Used It. Never Used It The Whole Time
Hulk Hogan stunned the wrestling world in 1996 when he turned heel and aligned with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash to form the New World Order. Hall & Nash teased having a third man as they battled WCW stars Randy Savage, Lex Luger, and Sting. When Hogan arrived, many expected him to side with team WCW against the Outsiders. Speaking to Logan Paul on Impaulsive, Hogan looked back on the famous moment ...2024
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• 'Fire Vince' Chant Breaks Out During Commercial Break On WWE NXT

Vince McMahon's apparent retaking of creative control in WWE has left many fans concerned, and that extended to "Fire Vince!" chants breaking out at "WWE NXT."...2023
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• Karrion Kross Is Set to Publish His First Book

Former NXT Champion Karrion Kross is one of the top stars in WWE. He revealed that he is currently planning on publishing his first book. The 38-year-old WWE Superstar is one of the talents that fell victim to the mass releases back in 2022. When Triple H took creative control of the company, he decided […] The post Karrion Kross Is Set to Publish His First Book appeared first on Wrestlezone...2023
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• Matt Cardona Won’t Be A ‘Guy On The Roster’, Could Tell A True-Life Story With Cody Rhodes
Matt Cardona believes there’s a great story he could tell in the ring with Cody Rhodes. Speaking on the Heated Shenanigans Podcast, Matt Cardona was asked about a potential WWE return. Cardona was given a hypothetical situation of getting creative control if he went back. Cardona said cash and creative are very important to a […] The post Matt Cardona Won’t Be A ‘Guy On The Roste...2023
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• Eric Bischoff Gets Total Creative Control Of MLW One-Shot
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• Dave Meltzer On How Much Influence Bryan Danielson Has Over His AEW Booking

Dave Meltzer recently discussed the level of creative control Bryan Danielson has on his booking in All Elite Wrestling....2024
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• Goldberg offers a clue to the location of his WWE retirement match
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• Buddy Matthews’ interesting answer on returning to WWE & working with wife Rhea Ripley
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• How The Rock and Triple H’s creative rift derailed WrestleMania 41
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• Rumor Roundup: Stratton warned about Flair, Moxley creative control, Orton, more!
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• Rumor Roundup: Netflix control, AEW EVPs, Karrion Kross contract, more!
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for February 22, 2025
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• Eric Bischoff On MLW SuperFight 6 Appearance: I Want To Go Out At The Top Of My Game Or As Close To It As I Can Get
Eric Bischoff opens up about working with MLW. WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff made his MLW debut at MLW One Shot in December, as he was given creative control of the show. He appeared in a video at MLW Kings of Colosseum, and he is set to be at MLW SuperFight 6 on February 8th. Speaking with Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp, Eric Bischoff discussed how he started working with MLW "We've had numerous co...2025
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• Select Answers: Kenny Omega, WWE, CM Punk, more
Welcome to Select Answers, a short feature that provides some of the answers to questions that were posed to Sean Ross Sapp in the most recent Fightful Weekly Q&A Podcast. The show drops every week on Fightful Select for subscribers. These answers are from the first week of January on Fightful Select. If you aggregate these stories on websites, link back to us. If you aggregate them on social medi...2025
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• Goldberg offers a clue to the location of his WWE retirement match
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• Backstage News On Mercedes Moné’s Creative Control In AEW And NJPW
The post Backstage News On Mercedes Moné’s Creative Control In AEW And NJPW first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.According to Fightful Select, despite ongoing speculation, sources have indicated that AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné does not have creative control in either AEW or NJPW. A source familiar with both companies stated that Moné has never refused to lose a match, nor has such a situ...2025
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• Backstage News On Mercedes Moné’s Alleged Creative Control In AEW & NJPW
There’s been plenty of speculation surrounding Mercedes Moné and whether she holds any level of creative control in AEW since making her debut with the company. The chatter tends to spike each time Moné secures a victory—whether it’s against an established name, a rising talent, or a rarely featured international star. This has led to […] The post Backstage News On Mercedes Moné’...2025
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• Clarification Emerges on Mercedes Moné’s Contract Terms and Creative Control Accusations

Mercedes Moné has been winning consistently in AEW, and that success has led to a flood of online speculation claiming she has “creative control” over her matches. But according to ......2025
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• Rumor Roundup: Saturday Night’s Main Event, Jon Moxley control, Francine, more!

All Elite Wrestling Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around t...2024
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• Stardom fired its founder Rossy Ogawa and Tony Khan seems thrilled

Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images Here’s what we know about a situation that could greatly effect the global women’s wrestling scene. Japanese women’s wrestling promotion Stardom announced that on Feb. 4 they cancelling the contract of Rossy Ogawa, who in 2010 co-founded Stardom and has served as its creative head since New Japan Pro-Wrestling parent company Bushiroad bought it in 2019. Sta...2024
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