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iMPACT Preview - Will Mr. Anderson Get His Title Shot?

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, April 28, 2011, In : TNA iMPACT Preview 
 
Will Mr. Anderson finally get his title shot one-on-one in the ring with TNA World Champion Sting?  Who at the network is the match maker?  Plus Karen Jarrett is in search of the woman behind Kurt Angle and his acts of revenge.

Plus, the road continues to the May "Sacrifice" Pay-Per-View event!

Can't watch iMPACT on Thursday night? Make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don't miss any of the Total Nonstop Action!


By Gregory Davis on 2011-04-15 22:24:10
Here is my recap of Day 1, Friday, of TNA Lockdown weekend.

Much to my surprise, TNA announced on their website on Thursday that there would be three extra autograph signings. I couldn't believe they did these with one day notice, but l was informed by the locals that there were promoted locally for at least a week.

First was a Mickie James signing at a Chevy dealership. There was a good turnout of a...

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Lockdown Programming At TNAOnDemand.com

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : News 
TNA Wrestling’s Road to Lockdown continues after this Thursday’s iMPACT! at TNAOnDemand.com with a special iMPACT! Post show hosted by So Cal Val in Cincinnati, OH with special guests Madison Rayne and Eric Young.  So Cal Val will be discussing TNA Lockdown and talking with the fans of TNA Wrestling. 

The programming will continue on Saturday when we go live from fan interaction with special live cut ins to the event where you will see interviews with the Superstars of TNA Wrestling talki...

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Countdown To Sunday's Lockdown

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : News 
As we count down to Sunday's Lockdown 2011 PPV, with every match inside a steel cage, TNAwrestling.com is highlighting the opening videos to the past Lockdown Pay-Per-View events

TNA onDemand
LOCKDOWN 2005 OPEN
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO
 

TNA onDemand
LOCKDOWN 2006 OPEN
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO

TNA onDemand
LOCKDOWN 2007 OPEN
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO


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TNA Wrestling Announces June 11 Basebrawl Event In Memphis With Sting

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : News 
TNA Wrestling announces a special "Basebrawl" event on June 11 in Memphis at Autozone Park - featuring World Champion Sting and many more of your favorite stars for a night of outdoor wrestling action and fireworks presented by Direct Auto Insurance!

The superstars of Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling’s “TNA iMPACT” on Spike (Thursday at 8pm CT) are invading Memphis! “TNA Wrestling’s BaseBrawl” presented by Direct Auto Insurance will hit AutoZone Park on Saturday, June 11 st...

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UPDATE: Velvet Sky Chat

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : News 


BREAKING NEWS UPDATE on our exclusive VIP Chat with TNA Knockout Velvet Sky!

TNA Knockout Velvet Sky will make an all night appearance on TNAOnDemand.com’s new chatroom during the Lockdown pay-per-view Sunday, April 17th, 2011.  In this historic occasion of interaction, Velvet will kick-off the evening with a free moderated chat from 7:30pm – 8:00pm EST.  Then, for some very lucky members – Velvet will be whisped away into a Private VIP Chat for 3 hours of moderated conversation with o...


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Kurt Angle Signs New TNA Contract - Details

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : News 

Kurt Angle announced on his Twitter tonight that he has signed a new deal with TNA.

He writes: "To all my Fans @ Friends, I'm signing a new deal with TNA. We r working out the Kinks but I'm staying. So please tune in every thurs night. I gave it much thought,TNA is the Underdog.I feel I can Help Them go to the next Level.WWE is the top CO. But being the Face of TNA is Great. TNA has so much potential. I Believe in TNA. I Love Dixie Carter and I am staying. TNA wants to help me into Movies and...


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Hernandez renegotiate his contract with TNA.

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : News 
The following was sent out late last night

"It was recently announced that TNA Superstar Hernandez has retained the services of nationally-recognized attorney and talent agent Bruce Tharpe to renegotiate his contract with TNA.

In addition to being a well-known attorney - Tharpe also brings to the table extensive wrestling experience having worked for both the Florida office under Eddie Graham and the Houston wrestling office under Paul Boesch before becoming licensed as an attorney."

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More TNA Talents Pay Tribute To WWE's Edge

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : News 
More TNA Talents Pay Tribute To WWE's Edge

Many more stars, including TNA talents, paid tribute to Edge via their Twitter accounts:

John Cena - "CeNation. I am very proud of edge for all that he has accomplished. He is certain to be in the hall of fame. Im proud to have had so many Great moments with him. He is a true wrestling purist and one of the smartest people I've had the pleasure of wrestling with. For your last match to be a championship win at WrestleMania ...is a damn good finish to ...

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Hogan Responds to Edge Criticism,

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, April 14, 2011, In : News 
Hogan Responds to Edge Criticism,

Numerous current and former WWE stars commented on Edge's retirement via Twitter.

Hulk Hogan: "if any of the guys like me, Flair, Hardy, Andre, AA, Blanchard, orndoff, Henning would have listened to doctors we would have quit15yrsago, but I don't know Edges working environment because they are a media company not a wrestling company. HH wrestlers work hurt!"

"What about Foley! I bet EDGE still wants to keep wrestling,he's one of the boys big time!!! HH"

"my t...

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Sting Discusses The “Jeff Hardy Incident”

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Sunday, April 10, 2011, In : News 

TNA star Sting was recently interviewed by the Daily Star. He discussed his TNA return, the possible WWE signing and more. During the interview he was asked about the “Jeff Hardy incident” at the Victory Road PPV and made the following comments:

“I love Jeff Hardy. I don’t want to do anything to harm him. He has personal issues, everyone knows that. But some things are true and some are not. What is true is that it all came to a head that week and hit really big that night.

I hated ...


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Kurt Angle Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Sunday, April 10, 2011, In : News 

Source: Archie Ingersoll of the Grand Forks Herald

Reports are beginning to surface stating that Kurt Angle has plead guilty to his reckless driving charge in North Dakota. According to the Grand Forks Herald, Angle is going to pay a $475 fine, but will not get any jail time. You can read the full report on Angle pleading guilty by scrolling down to the information below.

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Kurt Angle, an Olympian-turned-pro-wrestler who was arrested near Thompson, N.D., on March 25, pleaded guilt...


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Regarding The Future Of Jeff Hardy In TNA

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Sunday, April 10, 2011, In : News 

Several weeks ago, TNA management made the decision to send Jeff Hardy home from the TNA tapings that were taking place at the time after an incident at the Victory Road pay-per-view and did not disclose how long he would be out of action.

Many weeks past by, with several rumors and reports surfacing with different takes on the Victory Road situation and how long he would be out of action. However, under the radar, something transpired between the two parties that has not been reported about...


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Report: TNA Bringing In A New Factor To The Ongoing Jeff Jarrett & Kurt Angle Storyline?

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Sunday, April 10, 2011, In : News 

Isis has competed inside a TNA ring before, in a dark match back at the February 15th iMPACT tapings. Isis was going to be apart of WWE’s third season of WWE NXT, but when controversy arose due to erotic pictures, she was let go.

Source: Wrestling Pro News

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Watch The Trailer For "Warrior" With Kurt Angle: Coming September

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Friday, April 8, 2011, In : News 
Watch the trailer below for "WARRIOR" - featuring Kurt Angle and coming to theaters in September from Lionsgate films. For more information, visit the official movie website at www.warriorfilm.com

Kurt Angle is featured in the movie as a Russian MMA champion named "Koba".

TNAwrestling.com will feature more news on the film in the coming months, including exclusive content from Kurt Angle!

TNA onDemand
VIDEO: "WARRIOR" TRAILER

 

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TNA "Gut Check" Workshops Coming To Louisiana and New York

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Friday, April 8, 2011, In : News 
Think you’ve got what it takes to become the next Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling superstar? Then it’s time for a “Gut Check" - your first step in proving yourself to become a professional wrestler!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT TNAGUTCHECK.COM

Hosted by TNA Wrestling’s Talent Evaluator D’Lo Brown and TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett, “TNA Gut Check” will cover multiple aspects of professional wrestling and participation in this workshop will be very limited. Prospective professional wrestling...

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Updated Lineup for this Month’s Lockdown PPV

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, In : News 

On Sunday, April 17th, TNA Wrestling presents its annual Lockdown event live on pay-per-view. This event will take place live at 8:00pm EST from the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. A pre-show will be available for free before the event starts at TNAonDEMAND.com. The official theme for Lockdown is “Sticks & Bricks” by A Day To Remember.

Tickets for TNA Lockdown are on sale now at all TicketMaster locations, www.TicketMaster.com, the U.S. Bank Arena box office, or charge by phone at 8...


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Australia’s FOX8 Comments On iMPACT!

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, In : News 

Australia’s FOX8 Comments On iMPACT!
Added on Monday, April 4th, 2011 at 9:24 pm to Latest News by William B. West

from tnastars.com
I recently emailed FOX8 in Australia to find out what the current status is on the TNA iMPACT! program negotiations and recieved the following response:

Dear William,
Thank you for your email.

I appreciate the time you have taken to contact us in relation to the TNA wrestling programming on FOX8. At this time, various parties are in discussions regarding future...


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Mick Foley Launches New RAINN Twitter Campaign - Will Match Donations

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, In : News 
Mick Foley Launches New #10forRAINN Twitter Campaign, Will Match Donations up to $10,000. RAINN’s Newest Board Member is also Dedicated Online Hotline Volunteer and Donor

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, announced today that Mick Foley,  RAINN’s newest board member, National Sexual Assault Online Hotline volunteer, professional wrestler, and bestselling author is launching a unique Twitter Campaign, #10forRAINN.

Using ...

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Another WWE Talent Takes A Shot At Kurt Angle

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, In : News 

Another WWE Talent Takes A Shot At Kurt Angle

Joey Styles took a shot at Kurt Angle Monday night on Twitter for claiming that his account was hacked, writing: "I'm watching Jack Swagger apply the Ankle Lock to The King and wondering if anyone's twitter account will be hacked."

CM Punk wrote earlier today, "My twitter account was hacked", is the new: "I'm a sloppy drunk douche".


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Kurt Angle blaming a hacker on the comments

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Tuesday, April 5, 2011,
ORIGINAL: Kurt Angle is not a fan of WWE right now. Angle took to his Twitter last night, and has some things to say about WWE wrestlers "using his moves"…

* To WWE wrestlers, Don't use my Finish. Get more Creative. Hmmmm- Orton. Did I say that?

* I heard Orton had an Awesome match though. Ur welcome. Lol.

* I guess Swagger will use my Ankle Lock as well.Very creative. I'm the Best in the World. You Guys will never be Kurt Angle.can I get an AMEN

* Kurt Angle will never die. TNA. ...

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Kurt Angle not happy about Mania 27

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, In : News 
TNA Wrestling performer Kurt Angle, a former WWE Champion, posted numerous messages on his Twitter account during WrestleMania XXVII criticizing Randy Orton, Jack Swagger, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler for using his trademark finishing maneuvers during their respective matches.

The tweets are as follows:

"To WWE wrestlers, Don't use my Finish. Get more Creative. Hmmmm- Orton. Did I say that."

"I heard Orton had an Awesome match though. Ur welcome. Lol."

"I guess Swagger will use my Ankle Lock...

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Chat With Velvet Sky At TNAOnDemand During Lockdown

Posted by Nicole Rivera on Friday, April 1, 2011, In : News 
TNA Knockout Velvet Sky will join TNAOnDemand.com subscribers in a first-ever ChatTNA “Chat With The Stars” on Sunday, April 17th. Velvet will chat live with our guests for a quick thirty-minute fan interaction offered free for all participants at TNAOnDemand.com. Then, the famous Knockout will grace her presence in an exclusive VIP chat available for anyone who purchases the PPV on TNAOnDemand.com for the entire Lockdown PPV!

To participate in the VIP Chat, simply purchase a single Live P...
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