Browsing Archive: October, 2011
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Friday, October 28, 2011,
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On Sunday, November 13, Direct Auto Insurance and TNA IMPACT WRESTLING present "Turning Point" live on Pay-Per-View and online at TNAOnDemand.com from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, featuring Hulk Hogan, Sting, Rob Van Dam, Kurt Angle, Mr. Anderson, AJ Styles, Bobby Roode and more! PPV events air on Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Charter Cable, Cablevision, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FIOS, DIRECTV, Dish Network, Viewer's Choice and more. Fans can also purchase the Turning Point VIP We... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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Source: Facebook
Eric Bischoff commented to his Facebook fans that he thinks Bully Ray is progressing very well as a talent. In his brief update, Bischoff notes that he was watching this week’s episode of iMPACT Wrestling for edit notes. Here is the exact text of Bischoff’s comments from Facebook:
Watched this weeks version of IMPACT for edit notes at 3 am this morning. IMO Bully Ray is emerging as one or the top talents in the business today. Flawless.
If there are any additional com... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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IMPACT Spoliers
AJ Styles vs. Robert Roode for the World Heavyweight Title will headline TNA's Turning Point 2011 PPV. source Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries posted the following on his twitter page
As one who catered to the for years, I appreciate the passion...
...but if the ideals were spot on I wouldn't have had to go to to finally make more than of the $$.
Aries later responded to a fan:
I LIVED that logic. 2004-09 I was apart of the best pure WRESTLING co. going. You'd be ashamed at how little $ we all made.
Finally he stated:I encourag...
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Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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IMPACT Spoliers
Thanks to Matt Baxendell for the following notes from the Impact Wrestling taping which will air on November 10th...
- Garrett Bischoff has a match with Gunner. Eric Bischoff and Ric Flair get involved.
- Sorensen defeats Zema Ion. Kid Kash comes out and a three way with Sorensen vs. Kash vs. Aries is set for Turning Point.
- Bobby Roode cuts a promo as the new champion.
- Eric Young and a guy from Jersey Shore defeat Robbie E. and a partner.
- AJ Styles defeated Daniels. Daniels ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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IMPACT Spoliers
Thanks to Matt Baxendell for the following notes from the Impact Wrestling taping which will air on November 3rd...
According to Baxendell, there were only about 2000-3000 people in the building and people had to be moved from the upper seats to the floor area.
- Robert Roode and James Storm opened the show with an in-ring segment to hype up their match.
- Madison & Gail Kim defeated Brooke Tessmacher and Tara to win the Knockouts tag titles.
- There was an in ring segment with the ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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IMPACT Spoliers
Gail Kim & Madison Rayne captured the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Titles at tonight's Impact Wrestling taping in Macon, Ga. source Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 27, 2011,
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IMPACT Spoliers
Robert Roode just defeated James Storm to win the TNA title in Macon, GA at the Impact Wrestling taping. Roode turned heel, nailing Storm with a beer bottle to win the belt. source Continue reading ...
Preview IMPACT WRESTLING On SpikeTV: Shocks & Surprises!
Don't miss Thursday's huge IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c, featuring the aftermath from our biggest event of the year, Bound For Glory! It's a night of shocks and surprises on the packed show! Can't watch IMPACT WRESTLING on Thursday night? Make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don't miss any of the action.
Here is a preview of Thursday's broadcast:
- Kurt Angle is STILL the World Heavyweight Champion, havin... Continue reading ...
Source: Burt Spencer & PWInsider
Impact started with TNA World Heavyweight Champion James Storm, who came to the ring. Storm had a new theme song and TitanTron video. Storm talked about how he has fought to be champion for fifteen years after deciding to become a wrestler when he watched Wrestlemania III with his late father. Storm said he would not be here without the fans and then he called Fortune to come out to the ring.
Storm thanked all four of them, particularly Roode and said that t... Continue reading ...
Source: Pwinsider.com
Elijah Nadir was at the Impact Wrestling Zone at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida for the tapings for the episode of Impact that will air on Thursday October 20, 2011:
Impact started off with Sting coming to the ring. He talked about how he vowed to do two things when Hogan and Bischoff came into power in TNA 18 months ago. One was to put the company back in Dixie Carter’s hands. The second was to bring back the ‘real Hulk Hogan’. Sting talked about one defi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Friday, October 21, 2011,
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Source: ProWrestling.net
According to a source, Bobby Roode was professional when he was told that he would not be defeating Kurt Angle at Bound for Glory this past Sunday.
Roode was understandably upset, but did not express his frustrations to management. Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Friday, October 21, 2011,
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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro gets in the ring with TNA's IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV! Star of MTV's "Jersey Shore" makes his wrestling debut on Thursday, November 3. Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, star of MTV’s megahit series, “Jersey Shore,” will bring his pumping fists and bravado into the wrestling ring on TNA’s “Impact Wrestling” airing exclusively on Spike TV Thursday, November 3 at 9:00pm ET/PT. The episode will tape October 26 from The Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia. For info on how to attend... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 20, 2011,
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ShopTNA has the latest in your favorite wrestling attire and the assortment just got better with our latest fall shipment! From jackets to fleeces to never before seen t-shirts – you can rest assured that you will have the hottest style at the best prices.
Official TNA Heavyweight Championship Replica BeltIt has been years since we’ve been able to offer these high-quality replica belts in ShopTNA. Now, you can own a piece worthy of displaying on your wall or aroud your waist.
Buy it now: ht... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Monday, October 17, 2011,
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Source: Pwinsider.com
Before last night’s TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view, the plan was to put the World Heavyweight Title on Robert Roode as we noted earlier.
The speculation last night was that Roode may win the title on an upcoming Impact Wrestling episode or the next pay-per-view. There was a lot of talk that they should have put the belt on Roode last night, especially with Kurt Angle apparently being injured. He's also got numerous court dates upcoming which will generate negative ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Monday, October 17, 2011,
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Velvet Sky wrote the following on Twitter early this morning regarding her first-ever Knockouts Title win:
“Thank you everyone for all the congrats for the big win at BFG! Long journey, and it means a lot that you’re all behind me!! :) Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Monday, October 17, 2011,
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PWInsider is reporting that the original plan for the PPV was for Bobby Roode to defeat Kurt Angle for the TNA championship to close the PPV. The story going around was that yesterday afternoon, Hulk Hogan lobbied to have the finish changed, feeling that Roode wasn't ready for a run with the title. So, the finish was changed. Between that and the AJ Styles stuff in the last few days, there was a lot of resentment towards Hogan among the long time members of the roster. The resentment was espec... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Monday, October 17, 2011,
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Kurt Angle on his return to collegiate Olympic wrestling: "I’ve been training for the last six months. The training has gone phenomenally well. I didn’t realize I was going catch on this quickly, but you know it’s like getting on a bicycle and riding again. That’s not to say it didn’t go without any injuries here and there. I’ve hurt my Achilles tendon and my hamstring but I’ve been hanging on tightly and training very hard. I’m on schedule so thank God, I have a very good cha... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Sunday, October 16, 2011,
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Source: Jonathan Waldman of Slam! Sports
Recently, Daniels spoke with Jonathan Waldman of Slam! Sports regarding his upcoming match against AJ Styles during tomorrow’s major pay-per-view event – Bound for Glory. Below are some highlights from that interview, which you can read in full by clicking here.
On Who He Believes His Career Will Be Associated With
“I absolutely think that AJ will be the opponent I’m most associated with, along with Samoa Joe. The history between the three of ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Sunday, October 16, 2011,
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Source: Tim Baines of the Ottawa Sun
Below are some highlights from a recent interview that Daniels recently gave to Tim Baines of Canada’s Ottawa Sun newspaper. This interview was printed online to both the Ottawa Sun and Slam! Sports websites and is available in its entirety at this link.
On Facing Off Against AJ Styles
“AJ and I have great chemistry. The number of times we’ve been in the ring together … it could be more than 100. For a while, it seemed like every promoter wanted t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Sunday, October 16, 2011,
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WWE sometime announcer Jim Ross spoke recently about TNA star Samoa Joe, who for whatever reason is listed as “contract up and heading to the WWE” by dirt sheets several times a year.
From J.R.’s blog:
“Will WWE hire Samoa Joe some day? 1. I don’t know as I’m not in that loop which should be obvious by some of the signees in recent years. 2. How does anyone know Joe wants to come to WWE?
Personally, I like Joe’s work and his unique look which means he likely won’t be signe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Sunday, October 16, 2011,
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Recent Ring of Honor TV and iPPV producer and former WWE writer David Lagana will be joining TNA Wrestling in a senior writing position according to a post yesterday on his popular I Want Wrestling blog”:
“I’ve been very thankful for wrestling since 1985. If you’re reading this site, you’re like me – a fan. I would hope after having read my blogs or listened to my podcast, you know the depth I really love wrestling. From being a kid as a hobby, as a teenager as a passion, into my... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Friday, October 14, 2011,
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It's our biggest event of the year October 15/16 in Philadelphia as Direct Auto Insurance presents BOUND FOR GLORY weekend! Our InterAction Fanfest takes place on Saturday, October 15, followed by the epic Pay-Per-View event on Sunday, October 16! Sunday's "Bound For Glory" epic event just got even bigger! A 30-minute LIVE pre-show will be broadcast on the IMPACT WRESTLING Facebook Page at Facebook.com/IMPACTWRESTLING . In addition to the three-hour Pay-Per-View event, our Facebook page will a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Friday, October 14, 2011,
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What does "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy have planned at "Bound For Glory" this Sunday night in Philadelphia? On Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast, TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett confronted Hardy, telling him he's out of chances and warned him NOT to step foot in the state of Pennsylvania! In turn, Hardy stood up to Jarrett and told him he WOULD be in Philadelphia for our biggest event of the year! What will happen when Hardy appears at Sunday's "Bound For Glory" in front of the most inten... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Friday, October 14, 2011,
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Space Limited for This Weekend's Bound For Glory VIP Superstar Chat
Only 200 spaces available for the weekend long event! RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW! (Details below.) As TNA IMPACT WRESTLING's biggest Pay-Per-View weekend fast approaches, TNAOnDemand.com is pleased to announce plans for the Bound For Glory VIP Superstar Chat to take place during the entire weekend of Bound For Glory, October 15/16 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The VIP Superstar Chat series, which launched at...
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Posted by Nicole Rivera on Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
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It's our biggest event of the year October 15/16 in Philadelphia as Direct Auto Insurance presents BOUND FOR GLORY weekend! Our InterAction Fanfest takes place on Saturday, October 15, followed by the epic Pay-Per-View event on Sunday, October 16! Sunday's "Bound For Glory" epic event just got even bigger! A 30-minute LIVE pre-show will be broadcast on the IMPACT WRESTLING Facebook Page at Facebook.com/IMPACTWRESTLING . In addition to the three-hour Pay-Per-View event, our Facebook page will a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
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Source: Impact Wrestling
Sunday’s “Bound For Glory” epic event just got even bigger! A 30-minute LIVE pre-show will be broadcast on the IMPACT WRESTLING Facebook Page! TNA IMPACT WRESTLING and Direct Auto Insurance present “Bound For Glory” from The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, live on Pay-Per-View, at select theaters nationwide and online in HD at TNAOnDemand.com.
In addition to the three-hour Pay-Per-View event, TNA will air a FREE pre-show starting at 7:30 ET / 4:30 PT, fe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
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Several internet wrestling news outlets are reporting that TNA Impact Wrestling has interest in another Jersey Shore star. As you may remember TNA has previously used such Jersey Shore stars as Angelina Pivarnick and J-Woww resulting in ratings boosts and significant mainstream media exposure for the company.
According to the reports/rumors Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has either signed or is close to signing a multi-show deal that would ultimately involve participation in a pay per ... Continue reading ...
Confirmed TNA iMPACT! Matches For Tonight
Here are tonight's confirmed TNA iMPACT! matches:
* Gunner vs. Kazarian
* Winter and Madison Rayne vs. Mickie James and Velvet Sky
* Crimson vs. Samoa Joe
* Bobby Roode vs. James Storm
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Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
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Think you’ve got what it takes to become the next IMPACT WRESTLING superstar? Then it’s time for a “Gut Check" - your first step in proving yourself to become a professional wrestler! Hosted by IMPACT WRESTLING Talent Evaluator D’Lo Brown and 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 prospects will be evaluated through drills, simulated matc...
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Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
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ShopTNA.com has officially launched a live online auction website that will allow the public to bid on collectable memorabilia from TNA IMPACT WRESTLING's past and present! Visit it now at WRESTLINGAUCTIONS.COM! The site will have official IMPACT WRESTLING auctions organized by ShopTNA's own Don West. The new auction site is a collaboration between ShopTNA and Moontoast - a company that is already helping ShopTNA take its products deeper into its fan's reach with newly created online Facebo...
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
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Next Wednesday, October 12, "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan will be appearing on several ESPN broadcasts to discuss his historic career, IMPACT WRESTLING and the upcoming "Bound For Glory" event on Sunday, October 16 - live on Pay-Per-View, in select theaters nationwide and online in HD at TNAOnDemand.com.
Also that Wednesday morning, October 12, Hulk Hogan will be appearing live on the Howard Stern Show on Sirius/XM
Thursday, 10/13: Television appearances on "Today" and "Fox and Friends"
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Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
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Rumors
Source: Prowrestling.net
Vince Russo is no longer the head of the TNA creative team. Russo will remain on the creative team as a senior writer, and will write shows along with Matt Conway.
Bruce Prichard, who is also the head of talent relations, will now head the creative team, mapping out the direction of the company.
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Posted by Nicole Rivera on Thursday, October 6, 2011,
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Source: TMZ
Gossip site TMZ posted the following report today regarding TNA Impact Wrestling star Jeff Hardy:
Former wrestling star Jeff Hardy has checked into a North Carolina jail to serve his 10-day sentence stemming from a drug arrest back in 2009 … TMZ has learned.
Hardy was arrested on Sept. 11, 2009 after cops say they found all sorts of drugs in his home — including opium and cocaine.
Hardy struck a deal with prosecutors … in which he agreed to plead guilty to two counts of ... Continue reading ...
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