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Former WWE Name Working Gut Check Match On This Week’s Impact Wrestling

Jay Bradley will be one of the participants in the revamped TNA Gut Check match on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling. He’ll face another Gut Check participant as TNA announced the change on Wednesday. While his opponent is not yet known, the rumored name is Brian Cage, a bodybuilder and regular for Pro Wrestling [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Two TNA Knockout Departures, Changes To Gut Check On Impact

- We can confirm both Sarita and Rosita are gone from TNA Wrestling. Their contracts came up and neither were re-signed. - TNA Wrestling sent out the following: In the Spring of 2012 IMPACT WRESTLING brought the TNA Gut Check to Spike TV! This competition sees an aspiring wrestler got a chance to tell his [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Episode Three Of TNA British Boot Camp

Embedded in the video below is episode three of TNA British Boot Camp: Click here to watch the first two episodes. [...]

January 9, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

A Knockout Possibly Finished With TNA Wrestling

Earlier today, Richard Gray wrote that “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero cut his ties with TNA Wrestling. There looks to be another star that is finished with the company and that is Sarita. Sarita no longer appears on the roster page on TNA’s official website. While looking, The Pope isn’t shown either. While it is a [...]

January 8, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 0

TNA Star Announces Their Departure

Many have inquired about “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero’s contract status with TNA Wrestling, we now have a confirmed answer. Dinero wrote the following on Twitter on Tuesday: Pope’s Contract expired with TNA on Jan 1, I will not be resigning. Thanks to Dixie and the whole TNA Family for a wonderful 3+ Years.~PHS — Da [...]

January 8, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

Robbie E Helps Jeff Hardy, ODB, Matt Morgan, Mike Tenay & RVD With New Year’s Resolutions

Robbie E helps Jeff Hardy, ODB, Matt Morgan, Mike Tenay and Rob Van Dam with their New Year’s resolutions in this week’s episode of “The List” with Robbie T. You can watch it embedded in the video below: [...]

January 7, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Sting Added To TNA Genesis Lineup

Sting will return to the ring with TNA Wrestling at Sunday’s Genesis pay-per-view. The company announced he’ll face DOC, formerly known as Luke Gallows, of Aces & 8s in a singles match. Click here for the matches we posted earlier on Monday. [...]

January 7, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

James Storm Teaming With Hardy On Impact, Updated Preview

- Dixie Carter posted the following on Twitter: Just spoke to @jeffhardybrand who’s picked his partner for Thursday on #ImpactLIVE! Aries/Roode #SorryAboutYourDamnLuck it’s @cowboy_j_storm — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) January 7, 2013 - Below is the official Impact Wrestling preview courtesy of the official TNA website: - “The Icon” Sting is back – and his war [...]

January 7, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Updated Lineup For Sunday’s TNA Genesis

Below is the updated lineup for Sunday’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view: Triple Threat Elimination Match for the TNA Championship - Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Austin Aries vs. Bobby Roode TNA Tag Team Championship Match - Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez (c) vs. Matt Morgan & Joey Ryan TNA X Division Tournament Finals - Christian York vs. Winner [...]

January 7, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Lince Dorado Working Next Week’s Special TNA Taping?

Lince Dorado seemed to hint on his Twitter account that he’ll be part of TNA Wrestling’s taping on January 12, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. As previously reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, the company will tape special programming the day before Genesis in Orlando. There will be two taping sessions with one featuring seven tag team matches [...]

January 6, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

TNA Announces New Live Events In Michigan & Ohio For Next Month

TNA Wrestling has announced the following new live events: Friday, February 22, 2013 from The Fillmore in Detroit, MI Saturday, February 23, 2013 from Deltaplex Arena in Grand Rapids, MI Sunday, February 24, 2013 from Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH Top names advertised for all three shows include current TNA Champion Jeff Hardy, Bobby [...]

January 5, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Impact Wrestling Rating & Viewership For The First Episode Of 2013

This week’s Impact Wrestling did a 1.14 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,620,000 viewers on Spike TV. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 6

Before The Bell Genesis, Big TNA Sponsorship Deal Ends (Updated)

- Get yourself ready for TNA Genesis in this 30-minute “Before the Bell” preview posted on the company’s official YouTube channel: - While I haven’t received 100% confirmation, I am under the impression TNA Wrestling’s deal with Direct Auto Insurance has ended. All Direct Auto Insurance mentions have been removed from the official TNA website [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Weekend TNA Schedule – Shows In Maryland & Pennsylvania

TNA Wrestling has live events this weekend in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Below is a look at the schedule: Friday from the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, MD (more info) Saturday from the Tower Theater in Philadelphia, PA (more info) We are seeking reports from all live events. If you attend, submit your report at this [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Aces & 8s Member Revealed, RVD’s Title Defense, Wrestler Of The Year, Impact Main Event

- For those that missed this week’s Impact Wrestling, Mike Knox was unmasked [by Kurt Angle] as a member of Aces & 8s at the end of this week’s show. Click here for full results by Alex Barie. - We noted earlier that Rob Van Dam will defend the TNA X Division Championship at TNA [...]

January 4, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 4

Impact Wrestling Post Show; Main Event For TNA Genesis

- Watch the Impact Wrestling Post Show with Todd Keneley, Bobby Roode, Ms. Tessmacher, and Mickie James here: - For those that missed Impact Wrestling, the results can be seen here, the main event match was made for TNA Genesis. Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Title Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Austin Aries vs. [...]

January 3, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Xplosion Match, Two Title Matches Added To TNA Genesis, X Division Tournament

- Kenny King beat Jessie Godderz w/Tara via Royal Flush in a match taped for Xplosion prior to Thursday’s Impact Wrestling in Orlando, Florida. - Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez will defend the TNA Tag Team Championship against Matt Morgan & Joey Ryan on January 13th at TNA Genesis. - Speaking of Genesis, Rob Van Dam [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Refiles $100 Million Lawsuit Against Gawker, Added TNA’s UK Tour

- TMZ is reporting that Hulk Hogan is moving forward with his $100 lawsuit against Gawker for posting his sex tape with Heather Clem online. According to their report, Hogan dismissed the lawsuit in federal court last month and refiled it in Florida state court. This is where Hogan is also suing his sex tape [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 4

Opening of Impact Wrestling; New Tournament; Hulk Hogan Added To The UK Tour

- Dixie Carter just wrote on her official Twitter page that Impact Wrestling will begin with the Impact Wrestler of the Year award. Below is her tweet: Wrestler of the Year ceremony kicks off #ImpactLIVE tonight.Last chance to vote at impactwrestling.com — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) January 3, 2013 - Impact Wrestling’s official Twitter account revealed [...]

January 3, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Watch The First Two Episodes Of TNA British Bootcamp Here

The first two episodes of TNA British Bootcamp are embedded in the videos below: Episode 1 Episode 2 [...]

January 3, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Official Preview For This Week’s Impact Wrestling; Live Coverage At 8 PM EDT – Steel Cage Match, Sting Returns & More

Impact Wrestling is back to being live this week after their holiday break. The official preview for the show is below: Preview Thursday’s January 3rd IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 8/7c – the first IMPACT of 2013! The road to the January 13 “Genesis” Pay-Per-View event continues! If you can’t watch it Thursday, make sure [...]

January 3, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 1

Impact Wrestling Rating For The Last 2012 Show

Richard Gray posted the viewership numbers for the last 2012 Impact Wrestling episode, which was 1,330,000. The show received a 0.95 cable rating. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

January 2, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 3

Can Wes Brisco Get On The List?, Sting Returning To Impact Wrestling

- Can Wes Brisco get on The List with Robbie E and Robbie T? Watch the first episode of 2013 embedded in the video below: - Sting will return to Impact Wrestling on Thursday. Below is a promotional video: [...]

January 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Comments On The Success Of His New Restaurant

Richard posted an article about a week ago about Hulk Hogan opening a new restaurant on New Years Eve. Hogan wrote about the success of the opening day on his official Twitter account. Below are his tweets: I want yo thank the thousands of MANIACS that came to HOGANS BEACH for New Years Eve,now I [...]

January 1, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 4

Congratulations To Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle‘s wife Giovanna gave birth to a baby girl on New Year’s Eve at 9:40 PM, making Kurt a father of four. Kurt made the announcement on Twitter: 18 Hours At the Hospital. Sophia Laine Angle Was Born. 7lbs12oz. 20inches. I’m a Proud Daddy if 4 beautiful Kids. Blessed — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) January [...]

January 1, 2013 Brooks Oglesby TNA News 0

Details On Next Weekend’s TNA Live Events In Maryland & Pennsylvania

- TNA Wrestling is touting next weekend’s live events in Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively: JANUARY 4 – SALISBURY, MD Salisbury, MD will host the TNA IMPACT WRESTLING Road to Lockdown Tour on Friday, January 4 at Wicomico Civic Center at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 1 at www.wicomicociviccenter.org or charge by phone [...]

December 31, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

New Shield Promo, Flair & Hogan Together Saturday Night, Who Is Behind WWE Creative?

- The Shield promises they will “continue their battle against injustice” in 2013 in the video embedded below: - Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan were together Saturday night with their families at Hogan’s new restaurant. Click here for photos. - Who is behind WWE creative? James Tee answers that question here on WrestlingNews.net. [...]

December 30, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News, WWE News 5

Velvet Sky In Car Accident, Unable To Make TNA Live Event

Velvet Sky was in a car accident Saturday night en route to the TNA live event in Poughkeepsie, New York. She wrote the following on Twitter: As I write this I’m on the side of the highway where I was en route to Poughkeepsie’s house show until my truck spun out and ended up in [...]

December 29, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Full Details On TNA Genesis VIP Weekend

- TNA Wrestling has announced full details on their Genesis VIP weekend which features the taping of new programming. The following is from TNA: TNA Wrestling is featuring a special Genesis VIP Weekend for January 10 -13, 2013 in Orlando, Florida! Genesis VIP Weekend holders will receive: - Early admission to IMPACT WRESTLING LIVE – [...]

December 29, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Viewership Data For The Final Impact Wrestling Of 2012

This week’s Impact Wrestling did an average viewing audience of 1,330,000 viewers on Spike TV. If you missed the broadcast, you can read full results by Alex Barie at this link. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

December 28, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

TNA Running Live Events This Weekend In New York, Impact Next Week

TNA Wrestling returns to the road this weekend with two live events in New York. Below is the schedule: Saturday from the Mid Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, NY (more info) Sunday from the Times Union Center in Albany, NY (more info) If you attend either show please submit a live report through this form. [...]

December 28, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Impact Wrestling Post Show; Details About Next Week’s Impact

- Watch this week’s Impact Wrestling Post Show with Bobby Roode, Robbie E, Robbie T, Jesse Godderz, and Christian York here: - Next week’s Impact Wrestling will be live again.  The show will revolve around the following: The return of Sting Who will be named 2012 Impact Star of the Year? Will Mr. Anderson join Aces [...]

December 27, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Official Preview For This Week’s Impact Wrestling; Live Coverage At 8 PM EDT

This week’s Impact Wrestling has been taped, but the official preview for the newly airing episode is below: Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 8/7c – the final IMPACT of 2012! If you can’t watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR to record it! - Thursday’s broadcast features the return of OPEN [...]

December 27, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Opening New Restaurant & Bar With Tremendous Upside

Hulk Hogan will open a 20,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor restaurant and bar located at the Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel in Tampa, Florida called “Hogan’s Beach.” The restaurant is scheduled to open on New Year’s Eve and includes waterside dining, live outdoor entertainment, a mechanical shark ride, authentic tiki bars, a giant video screen on [...]

December 24, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 9

This Week’s Impact Preview Featuring The Return Of Open Fight Night

TNA has released the following official preview for this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling: - Thursday’s broadcast features the return of OPEN FIGHT NIGHT! It’s the last chance for the IMPACT WRESTLING Superstars to settle any and all grudges before the New Year! Who will get called out? Tune in and find out! - Austin [...]

December 24, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Robbie E & Robbie T Reveal 5 People They Don’t Want To Spend Christmas Morning With

The Christmas edition of “The List” with Robbie E and Robbie T is now online. In it, they reveal the five people they don’t want to spend Christmas morning with. You can watch the latest episode embedded in the video below: [...]

December 24, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

TNA Filming Special Tag & X Division Action Over Genesis Weekend

TNA Wrestling will tape special programming on January 12, 2013, the day before their Genesis pay-per-view, from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. There will be two taping sessions with one featuring seven tag team matches and a gauntlet match. The second session will focus on X Division action and will feature an X-Scape Cage match [...]

December 23, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Hulk Hogan Wants Knee Surgery Then A TNA Title Run

The Guardian out of the United Kingdom has a new piece online where they ask celebrities what’s on their Christmas wish lists. Hulk Hogan is featured and while we can only assume he’s joking, here’s one of his wishes: 3 Knee surgery I’ve had eight back surgeries, I’ve had knee replacements, I’ve had both hip [...]

December 22, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 39

Impact Wrestling Promotes Steve Austin

All for the good of the network… That’s what some are saying after the official Facebook page of Impact Wrestling promoted WWE legend Steve Austin on “Redneck Island” Saturday afternoon. Below is a screen capture of the post: Spike TV, the network that carries all of TNA’s programming, is a subsidiary of MTV Networks, wholly owned [...]

December 22, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Kurt Angle Out A Couple Weeks With Latest Injury

The injury that caused TNA Wrestling to pull Kurt Angle from next weekend’s live events is to his groin. He noted on Twitter it’s a minor injury and he’ll be out a couple weeks. He also reaffirmed that his knee is “good.” Angle wrote the following on Twitter: Hey Everyone, Sorry if I’ve Been Incognito [...]

December 22, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0