Dr. Chris Featherstone, Ph.D.
@chrisprolific
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Christian✝️. Husband. Dad. Psychotherapist. Insider/Reporter/Journalist. Podcaster. College Professor. Senior Analyst @SKWrestling_. DJ. Founder @PandPNation.
Joined April 2009
I received information from an AEW source on November 20 regarding the Lucha Brothers' status, but did not report it as I was waiting for one of them to begin speaking their mind about the situation (I was told that was coming). I was also told that day that Penta's contract
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Referee helping Jacob Fatu back. Seems like this was to protect Jacob by keeping him out of the picture while Roman returns. He would have been stretchered out immediately if it was major.
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Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk is currently slated to occur on the debut episode of #WWERaw on Netflix, I have been informed.
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Ricky Starks has asked for his release from AEW, I have been informed. The reason is due to frustrations with the current creative process and not being used since a tag team loss with Big Bill against Top Flight, 10 months ago, on the March 30, 2024 episode of Collision. I
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#WWERaw on Netflix news:. - The Rock's involvement on the show is that he will be cutting a promo .- Hulk Hogan is scheduled to appear, he will be cutting a promo as well.- John Cena will also be appearing and cutting a promo to hype his farewell tour .- Steve Austin was
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Tonight marks the first WWE #SmackDown of the new 3-hour format. I was informed that internally, a major focus will be to showcase more underutilized talent on the program. As I previously reported, Blair Davenport has been a name discussed for more television time and will
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The full #SNME broadcast team will consist of Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, Joe Tessitore, and Jesse Ventura. Joe and Jesse will host (Jesse scheduled to call the Cody/Owens match), while Cole and McAfee will do the heavy lifting on commentary. Attire is going to be similar to old
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I was informed that Tessa Blanchard had many problems in CMLL and yelled at a few girls in the locker room, which led to meetings with the whole women’s roster and the boss because of all the drama.
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Sources close to the situation: ."There's no heat on Penta, and the story is made up."
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Roman Reigns is currently scheduled to compete at the #WWERaw debut episode on Netflix, I have been informed. 🪶💣
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I've been informed of the true main event for tomorrow night. Get me up to 5k in the next hour, and I'll reveal it.
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There are talent backstage in #WWE who are really focused on getting a feel of the crowd and "going with their gut with what's given" by the creative team in order to generate stories that come off as more authentic and not scripted. This is a theme that will go into the Netflix
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I have been informed that #WWERaw will have Ads on Netflix, and the experience will be similar to the previous broadcast, with organic breaks throughout the storyline.
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I have been informed that there's been no internal conversations regarding Brock Lesnar coming back to WWE, and the belief is that he will not be returning any time in the foreseeable future.
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I was informed that Triple H's physical involvement following Kevin Owens's post-match attack on Cody Rhodes at #SNME is only to elevate Owens as a heel, and the Cody/Owens feud is slated to continue. A Triple H in-ring return is not in the plans at this time.
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I've been informed that Hulk Hogan will not be appearing on #SNME due to family commitments.
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As I said to all of you, I take what I do very seriously. 🎯👇🏾.
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#WWE has decided to move forward in creative plans as if The Rock will not appear at #WrestleMania 41, as of now. I have been informed that these plans could "change at any moment," and WWE is definitely interested in using him if he becomes available, but he is not currently
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C'mon, man. This isn't the way to go about this. I didn't know that you "reported this months ago." I received information from within, reported it, and that's it. Perhaps people wanted me to report this to get the buzz back going, which clearly it has. I'm certainly not going to.
@chrisprolific I know it does, because the other part of it is something I reported months ago. Your report absolutely emanated from these. Come on. This is not an original report. Credit where you got this stuff from. It's common courtesy.
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Those within WWE are shocked that the possibility of Triple H competing against Kevin Owens was even considered by so many people. It's not necessarily impossible for Triple H to compete in a match, but he retired in 2022 following his heart scare and has no plans of returning
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Tons of buzz going on backstage this weekend RE: #WWERaw on Netflix. Talent is very excited to put on a PLE-quality show, with the concensus being that it's "gonna be a blast."
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I've been informed that Bill Goldberg is not scheduled to appear on #WWERaw this coming Monday and is not in any creative plans for the show.
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Great. The reports aren't exactly the same, and this just presents a cumulative case from separate reports of its veracity.
@chrisprolific That was reported here.
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For the sake of protecting my sources, @ReyFenixMx was not the one who gave me this info. So, don't give him unnecessary flack for something he did not do.
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Cage match for the World Heavyweight Championship brewing for Gunther. Lock in to #SNME for details.
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I've had a bunch of people inquire about the status of Randy Orton regarding January 6. I've been informed that he is currently not scheduled to be a part of the debut episode of #WWERaw on Netflix.
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I've been informed that Tiffany Stratton is still not listed on the internal babyface roster after winning the WWE Women's Championship on #SmackDown.
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"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7 . 🪶💣
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I've been informed that Jordynne Grace has competed in her last match in TNA against Tessa Blanchard at the Genesis PPV. Backstage, the match was met with rave reviews, with one source within stating that "they both did a good job making it physical and intense." . I've also
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Update: . Stone Cold Steve Austin is not backstage at WWE Raw.
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Go to his X and check out his reposts. 🪶💣
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It's official. 🪶💣.
Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk is currently slated to occur on the debut episode of #WWERaw on Netflix, I have been informed.
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Per sources within TNA, the current rumors surrounding talent leaving due to paycuts are "inaccurate" and should not be believed due to it not being true. The current morale within TNA backstage has been very positive with the increase of ticket sales and returning to larger
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I'll have an update regarding the Skull on the recent WWE post soon. As of this afternoon, Austin was scrapped from the show.
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Tonight marks the final #WWERaw episode of the USA Network era. Company-wide, the overall mood of shifting from USA to Netflix has been "very positive," I've been informed. Raw was a feature on the USA Network from 1993-2000, and then again from 2005 until tonight's final
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- Full broadcast team, McAfee returning ✔️.- Jesse wearing boas, old-school attire ✔️.- Jesse calling Cody/KO ✔️.- Chelsea winning the women's U.S. Championship ✔️.- No surprises RE: legends, we'll see the ones who were advertised ✔️. Homerun. I told y'all, we're having fun.
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Here's the update RE: Steve Austin. As of now, the discussions "fell apart, and he can't make it." . There is a possibility that discussions can resume, but it's a no for now. If anything changes between now and before the show, I will be sure to update.
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So. about that report I posted yesterday. 🔥🔥🔥
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Sheesh, no build? Just throw the six-man at the next show right off rip? 🤦🏾♂️.
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The CM Punk vs. Gunther cage match on 12/29 that I reported over a week ago is being advertised during #WWERaw in the Chicago market. It's official. 🪶💣
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My DM is open now. And yes, it definitely is a thing. There have been several times where people have ripped stuff right from me, and I've DMed them directly. I emphasized that I'M not going to hog credit because that is a disservice to the audience (which is who I'm reporting
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Nope, it'll be against Punk in "Chicago" as a part of the Holiday Tour in a couple of weeks. Could it be a tease for an upcoming feud? Perhaps, but we'll have to wait and see after the Netflix debut where Punk goes.
@chrisprolific Did you ever say what Gunther's steel cage match was going to be? After SNME, I'm guessing it's Priest vs Gunther on Netflix premier.
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I received some major Intel regarding the Hulk Hogan situation that occurred on #WWERaw. Read here: .
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This is completely false. I never said that "we can expect more forced, overly scripted 'cinema.'" The emphasis of the production will be more cinematic, with the talent going with their gut with promos to make it feel more authentic and less scripted in the Netflix era. At.
First he says that talent will approach the shows with a more authentic, unscripted feel. He then follows up by saying that we can expect more forced, overly scripted “cinema”. He completely contradicts himself.
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I was informed that #WWERaw does not have broadcast restraints, so there really isn't a confirmed time they have to be finished each week. Therefore, if they want to have an overrun away from their original planned time , they have the option to extend broadcasting on any
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WWE and TNA signed multi-year partnership, "aimed at creating unprecedented crossover opportunities within WWE and TNA programming for NXT Superstars and TNA Wrestling Stars.". "The agreement will enable talent to garner additional exposure across key WWE and TNA programming,
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I was informed that there are currently no plans for Netflix to publicly release #WWEonNetflix numbers outside of the Weekly Top 10 next week if it makes the list. So, fans would have to keep track of the weekly lists to see the viewership for each show, and are able to see
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#WWERaw garnered 4.9 million views for its premiere episode. Here is the release that was sent to me:. Netflix (NYSE: NFLX) and WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) today announced that the debut episode of RAW on Netflix got off to a strong start, with the Monday
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Update on Davenport: . "The right story will arise where she will shine. Landscape on SmackDown is very valuable." . She has been in discussions as someone to benefit from the 3-hour format (which I already reported, but can confirm again). So, they are working on the right.
@chrisprolific ok now i need an update on blair.
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HUGE 🪶💣 on the Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa match!.
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Outlets are hungry for live action content, and WWE has what they want in “storytelling live action.” I was informed that platforms are paying for their product at an incredible rate, and internally, the company "couldn’t be happier with the brand's astronomical growth."
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Seth Rollins vs. Sami Zayn is main-eventing tonight's #WWERaw . CM Punk and Jey Uso will also be involved in the opening segment that leads into the main event.
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Latest on the partnership between AEW and Warner Brothers Discovery:. I have been informed that ratings are indeed a factor that goes into evaluating programming decisions. This is increasingly relevant considering the nature of media today where fans are engaged across linear,
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Sgt. Slaughter was inducted in the Ohio Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame today. A few speech notes: . - Has not watched wrestling for a while, but started watching again since Triple H took over. - Stated that pro wrestlers are in better shape now than they were in the old days. -
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This post isn't to blast other reporters. Just giving clarity to the existing report based on a ton of inquiries I received.
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In your opinion, what is the biggest issue with pro wrestling right now?.
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Don't read too much into the design. .
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More on the ads during #WWERaw on Netflix. All subscriptions will see ads, similar to the live NFL games that will be airing on Christmas Day.
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Yep, definitely gave that impression. Like I've been saying, creative is planning as if he's not going to be there.
@chrisprolific That was the most “see yall in 2026” promo I’ve ever heard from Dwayne.
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@jdc_1996 More of this will be the focus for the Netflix era as there will be more of a cinematic nature, especially heading to WrestleMania. Since Netflix is more cinema-based, that's going to be the feel with storylines.
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I told y'all the card for next week wasn't done yet. 😉
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📰Major Update on the WWE Status of Blair Davenport (Exclusive)📰. Current plans are for Blair Davenport to receive a push upon SmackDown going to three hours starting in 2025. She has not been utilized on current #SmackDown programming due to timing, and a story not being
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Yes. SmackDown is going to move to three hours as well.
@chrisprolific Is the raw on Netflix gonna be 3 hours?.
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I'm not into bashing other reporters. We're all getting stuff and sharing, so y'all can eat. I received this information independently this morning from sources within AEW, and if it is similarly reported elsewhere, it just confirms that what I received this morning from within.
@chrisprolific Shut the F**k up SRS.Source from Ibou = Trust me bro. SRS like to block people whose opinions don't match him, and he also like to claim that he presented the news first, even though sometimes it's not true. And Ibou is bullsh*t for every wrestling news.
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WWE sources confirm that these Royal Rumble sheets being spread around right now is "100% fake," and the very fact that it says "runner-up" on it shows how ridiculously false it is.
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That was a ton of fun. I thoroughly enjoy rockin with y'all. Super dope supporters. We're having WAY too much fun over here for toxic energy. Everyone else can bounce. ✌🏾. More 🪶💣 dropping tomorrow. Won't be a following campaign, though. Just wanted to see how much my followers
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@VKMParody101 Nah, this post was from months ago. A lot can change, schedule-wise, during that time.
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I was told last week that "exact timing of episodes is fluid going forward." Looks like tonight showed that. About 2.5 hours.
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Mentioned a little something about a week and a half ago when I was sick. It's official. 🪶💣
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All set. 👍🏾.
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Personally, I don't. He's the face of the company right now. They're making a TON of revenue from his merch. Wouldn't make business sense to turn him anytime soon and then try to recoup that back with selling merch with him as a heel (takes away the child sales from him being a.
@chrisprolific Mr. Featherstone… Quick question… do you see Cody turning heel anytime soon after what happened last night?.
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I've been informed that WWE has "big plans" for Penta heading into WrestleMania, starting with an impressive performance currently scheduled to occur at the Royal Rumble. More here:.
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I just spoke to Black Bart's wife in detail about his health. She gave me permission to report an update. She stated, "he's ready to meet his maker, so it's a win-win situation. When it's time to go to heaven, he knows where he's going." . He is currently resting at home with
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Linda Harris, Black Bart's wife, called and informed me that Black Bart has passed away. He "took his last breath" at 3:45am and was officially pronounced dead at 5:26am. Linda stated that he's "in no more pain" as she mourned for the loss of her husband while we were on the
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No, nothing crazy scheduled as far as legends. Pretty much who has been advertised is who we're going to see.
@chrisprolific Cody mentioned “surprises” a couple weeks back. Anything crazy or just legends appearing?.
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Here is the #WWERaw segment that ties in the Wyatt Sicks' recent tweet. It was from the June 19, 2017, episode of Raw. Hence, why Bo/Uncle Howdy stated that The Miz's recent abduction was targeted towards him, not the Final Testament. I guess Bo keeps receipts as well. 😉
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WWE is very happy with the results of the show, so, not an issue. Very positive feedback from what I've received.
@chrisprolific Besides being right on a lot of your scoops you seem to be fair. That has to be seen as a bad sign right? If they were good they would have easily reported them for their debut at least. Any info on how WWE feels about the numbers? No way they don't know by now.
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I was informed by TNA sources that the company has been interested in bringing Tessa Blanchard back for "quite a while," and "it was ultimately a decision she had to way out on what's best for her career."
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The comments in this thread are hilarious! Looks like I struck a nerve with the sickos. What an awesome way to welcome a non-hardcore fan. Also, "the build" means nothing POST-Edge's return to setup the match. People and their wrestling. It's a hub for obsessive behaviorists.
FTR and Copeland return post-match, attacks Death Riders. Copeland cuts a promo on Death Riders. Boom. Six-man match set for Dynamite. No build. Nothing. Just an attack and a promo. 🤷🏾♂️.
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Not a major shift for #SmackDown tonight as far as stage setup. Will have a bit of an old-school look, like out of a vomitorium, similar to previous shows.
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🪶💣💪🏾.
roman really wrestling on raw!!!!! This guy is really the best wrestling source rn. @chrisprolific.
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