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Gawker Asks Judge To Throw Out Hulk Hogan’s $100 Million Lawsuit

Gawker.com has asked a judge to throw out Hulk Hogan’s $100 million lawsuit against them. The publication claims they had a journalistic right to publish a clip from Hogan’s sex tape with Heather Clem and he already admitted in a book he released in 2009 he was an adulterer, so it couldn’t have done more [...]

November 3, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

This Week’s Impact Wrestling Rating

This week’s Impact Wrestling did an average audience of 1,250,000 viewers on Spike TV. The show got a 0.97 cable rating. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

November 2, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 4

Weekend TNA Schedule – Two Live Events In Texas; Next Week’s TVs

TNA Wrestling tours Texas this weekend, here’s a look at the schedule: Tonight from the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas (more info) Saturday from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas (more info) We are seeking reports from all live events. If you attend, submit your report at this link. TNA will broadcast next [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

This Week’s Impact Wrestling Post Show; Taz Unable To Travel To TVs

- This week’s Impact Wrestling Post Show is embedded in the video below: - For those that missed this week’s Impact Wrestling, Taz was unable to make the show because of travel conditions relating to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Jeremy Borash worked hour number two with Mike Tenay who worked both hours. [...]

November 2, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

What You Didn’t See On This Week’s Impact – Former WWE Tough Enough Contestant Works

AJ Styles beat Robbie T w/Robbie E with a pele in a match taped for Xplosion at this week’s TNA tapings. In a dark match, ODB beat former WWE developmental Diva Caylee Turner. Turner is the real-life sister of Alicia Fox and was a contestant on WWE Tough Enough. [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Watch Before The Bell – Turning Point 2012 Here; Luke Gallows Revealed As A Member Of Aces & 8s

- TNA has posted their “Before the Bell” special for TNA Turning Point on their official YouTube channel. You can watch it embedded in the video below: TNA Turning Point will be live from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida on November 11, 2012. We will have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. - For [...]

November 1, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 3

Updated Turning Point Line-Up; Match For Next Week’s Impact Wrestling Announced

- We reported earlier that the Television Title will be on the line at TNA Turning Point. More matches were announced for the pay-per-view. The updated line-up is below: TNA World Title – Ladder Match - Jeff Hardy(c) vs. Austin Aries Television Title – No Disqualification Match - Samoa Joe (c) vs. Magnus Triple Threat [...]

November 1, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Television Title Match for Turning Point Announced

Dixie Carter tweeted from her official Twitter page that Hulk Hogan made the following match official. It will be Samoa Joe vs. Magnus in a No Disqualification Match for the Television Title. The tweet is embedded below: Just been told by @hulkhogan. It will be Magnus vs Samoa Joe for the TV Title at #TurningPoint [...]

November 1, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

TNA Bound For Glory Buys, This Week’s Impact Wrestling, Weekend Live Events

- TNA Bound for Glory did approximately 20,000 buys. While down from previous years, initial estimates have it as the most-bought pay-per-view of 2012. - TNA will broadcast this week’s Impact Wrestling on Thursday night from Universal studios in Orlando, Florida. The official preview for this week’s show can be read at this link. We’ll [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

TNA Thief Sentenced

Joel Luke from Ottumwa, Iowa pled guilty to fifth-degree theft for his role in stealing two TNA Champions belts at a TNA live event in the city on August 18, 2012. Luke was sentenced to two years probation. The case of Forrest Jamison, who operated as an accessory, is still pending. [...]

November 1, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

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

Below is the official preview for this week’s Impact Wrestling: - Thursday’s broadcast features the return of OPEN FIGHT NIGHT! Who will get called out? Who has a score to settle? Who wants revenge? You never know who will get challenged every month during OPEN FIGHT NIGHT! - One challenge that is already set for [...]

November 1, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Christy Hemme Discusses Posing In Playboy – “Not As Sexy As You Would Think”

Christy Hemme discusses posing in Playboy in a new interview with Bloodstained Memoirs. You can watch a trailer embedded in the video below: [...]

October 31, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 4

WWE Star Has Surgery, Press Releases On WWE ’13 & Susan G. Komen Donation, Kurt Angle Accuses WWE Of Lifting TNA Concepts

- Derrick Bateman underwent knee surgery on Tuesday. You can follow his progress here on Twitter. - WWE issued a press release regarding the release of WWE ’13. Click here to read it. - Speaking of WWE press releases, here’s one regarding their $1,000,000 donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. - Kurt [...]

October 30, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News, WWE News 11

Scott Steiner-TNA Hearing Postponed

The hearing with Scott Steiner and TNA Wrestling scheduled to take place on 10/26 in Nashville has been postponed until 11/30. TNA filed a lawsuit against Steiner for posting disparaging remarks about the company as well as Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff on Twitter. Steiner filed a countersuit, claiming the company failed to provide accounting [...]

October 29, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Settles Lawsuit With Bubba The Love Sponge; Watch The List Here

- Hulk Hogan has settled his lawsuit against Bubba the Love Sponge but is still pursuing Gawker.com. Financial terms weren’t disclosed but Bubba did release a statement, now claiming he believes Hogan had no idea he was being recorded and the Hulkster played no part in releasing the tape. Hogan is also still seeking damages [...]

October 29, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 5

TNA Scouting Mexican Talent, Confirmed For Turning Point, Impact Preview Featuring Open Fight Night

- TNA Wrestling sent Bruce Prichard and Al Snow to scout AAA shows last weekend in Mexico. - The following bouts have been confirmed for next month’s TNA Turning Point: Jeff Hardy vs. Austin Aries for the TNA Championship Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. Christopher Daniels & Kazarian for the TNA Tag Team Championship - [...]

October 28, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Hulk Hogan Trying To Track Down Beach Shop Thief; Young Girl Presented With Prosthetic Leg

There was a thief at Saturday’s grand opening of Hulk Hogan’s Beach Shop. Hogan posted the following on his Facebook page: Hate to have to put this post out there, but our camera crew was targeted , and had all there equipment stolen with some irrecplaceable photos of a very special little girl. If anyone [...]

October 28, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Hulk Hogan’s Beach Shop Opens On Saturday; TNA Films Angle With Matt Morgan

Hulk Hogan’s new beach shop in Clearwater, Florida opened on Saturday. There were over 1000 people waiting to get in before the doors opened with a VIP Meet and Greet that included Samoa Joe, Abyss, Jeremy Borash and Jimmy Hart. Hogan’s wife Jennifer McDaniel and daughter Brooke were in attendance. TNA Wrestling cameras filmed an [...]

October 27, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

This Week’s Impact Wrestling Viewership (Updated With Rating)

This week’s Impact Wrestling did an average viewing audience of 1,187,000 viewers on Spike TV. The show ended up doing a 0.97 cable rating. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

October 26, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Weekend TNA Schedule – Two Live Events In Missouri; Seeking Live Reports

TNA Wrestling is touring Missouri this weekend. Below is the schedule: Tonight from the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, MO (more info) Saturday from The Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO (more info) We are seeking reports from all live events. If you attend, submit your report at this link. TNA will broadcast next [...]

October 26, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 1

WCW Announce Strategy Rehashed On Impact Wrestling

For those that missed this week’s Impact Wrestling, the company rehashed something that was done in WCW by changing announce teams from hour one to hour two. The first hour was called by Jeremy Borash and Todd Keneley while the second hour was called by the regular announce team of Mike Tenay and Taz. This [...]

October 26, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 8

Impact Wrestling Post Show – Jeff Hardy, Miss Tessmacher, Mr. Anderson

The Impact Wrestling Post Show is embedded inn the video below: [...]

October 26, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Jeff Hardy To Defend The TNA Championship Against Austin Aries At Turning Point

Near the end of tonight’s Impact Wrestling show, when Austin Aries attacked Jeff Hardy, he announced that he will have his rematch for the title. At Turning Point, it will be: TNA World Title Match Jeff Hardy(c) vs. Austin Aries TNA’s Turning Point will be live from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida on November 11, [...]

October 25, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

What You Didn’t See This Week On Impact Wrestling

Prior to this week’s Impact Wrestling, TNA Tag Team Champions Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez beat Robbie E & Robbie T after Chavo hit Robbie E with the frog splash in match taped for TNA Xplosion. In a dark match, Joey Ryan beat Shawn Spears via the Mustache Ride. Spears is a former WWE talent that [...]

October 25, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Discusses How Bad The Sex Tape Hurt

Hulk Hogan was on TSN’s “Off the Record” with Michael Landsberg on Thursday. At the beginning of the interview Landsberg asked Hogan how bad the sex tape hurt in which he spun before hitting back by saying he had to deal with “people like you” asking questions like that right out of the shoot. Hogan [...]

October 25, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 5

X-Division Championship Match Kicks Off Impact Wrestling Tonight

Dixie Carter tweeted on her official Twitter account that the X-Division Championship match will kick off tonight’s Impact Wrestling. X-Division Champion Rob Van Dam will face Zema Ion. Her tweet is embedded below: X Div Title Match kicks off #ImpactLIVE w/new champ @therealrvd in 1st defense vs @zematna. RVD looks relaxed. Zema… lockerz.com/s/256110813 — Dixie [...]

October 25, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

New TNA Live Events, Spike TV Filming King Mo, TNA Stars Appearing At Hogan Beach Show Opening, Tara’s Pizzeria Highlighted

- TNA Wrestling has announced new live events in New York. The company will run at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie on 12/29 and at the Times Union Center in Albany on 12/30. - To update on an earlier item, Spike TV cameras were filming King Mo training at this week’s Ohio Valley Wrestling [...]

October 25, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

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

Below is the official preview for this week’s Impact Wrestling: - “Championship Thursday” is back, and the World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line as new titleholder “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy defends the gold against an opponent to be select by “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan! The contenders that Hogan will pick from are: [...]

October 25, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Jessie Godderz Comments On His Bound For Glory Debut

As known on Impact Wrestling as Jessie from Big Brother, Jessie Godderz was recently interviewed by ESPN Playbook. In the interview, he discussed his TNA Bound for Glory debut where he was revealed as Tara‘s Hollywood boyfriend. Below is the excerpt: Debuting this past week for the ‘Bound for Glory’ PPV event, to me, that [...]

October 25, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

King Mo Says Pro Wrestling Training Is Three Times Harder Than MMA Training; Thinks MMA Is A Fad

Bleacher Report has a new article online featuring quotes from former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion and current TNA Wrestling superstar Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal. Below are the highlights: Training in OVW under Nick Dinsmore and Frank Miller: “I thought it was going to be hard, but this (pro wrestling training) is harder than I expected,” [...]

October 24, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 8

Wes Brisco Hospitalized

Wes Brisco has been hospitalized for dehydration. He wrote on Twitter that his “kidneys stopped working” and that he was in a lot of pain. You can view a photo he posted at this link. [...]

October 24, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Scott Steiner & TNA Due Back In Court This Week

As previously reported, Scott Steiner and TNA Wrestling are due back in court on Friday in Nashville, Tennessee in regards to Steiner’s countersuit against the company. TNA originally filed suit against Steiner when he posted disparaging remarks about the company as well as Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff on Twitter. Steiner filed a countersuit, claiming the [...]

October 23, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Watch The Latest Episode Of TNA Today With Mike Tenay & Eric The Actor Here

The latest episode of TNA Today features Mike Tenay and Eric The Actor and is embedded in the video below: [...]

October 22, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Jessie Godderz Discusses Breaking Into The Wrestling Business; Advice Ric Flair Gave Him

ESPN has a new Q&A online with “Big Brother” Jessie Godderz. Below is an excerpt: So that’s why you did the show? “Money was tight, so I was there on ‘Big Brother’ to win a half a million dollars. That’s a great payday for anybody. That was my goal. My dream was to get into [...]

October 22, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Watch The Latest Episode Of Impact Wrestling Rewind Here

If you missed last week’s Impact Wrestling, TNA has uploaded Impact Wrestling Rewind to their YouTube channel: [...]

October 22, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Denied Restraining Order Over Sex Tape

Radar Online is reporting that Hulk Hogan was denied a restraining order against Gawker.com that posted a clip of his sex tape with Heather Clem. Had he been successful, the website would have been forced to remove the clip. A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for November 8, 2012 where counsel from both sides will [...]

October 22, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Dixie Carter Discusses The Upcoming Tapings Of Impact Wrestling In The UK

TNA Wrestling announced that they will be taping four episodes of Impact Wrestling in the United Kingdom during their tour in January of 2013, which Richard reported here. TNA’s UK Facebook page uploaded a video of Dixie Carter discussing the dates of the tapings as well as the UK tour. The video is embedded below: [...]

October 22, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Reveals The Details About His Match With Andre The Giant At Wrestlemania 3

Hulk Hogan was interviewed by Sam Roberts on his SiriusXM Satellite Radio show. During the interview, Hogan discussed his match he had with Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania 3. He revealed that the “slam heard around the world” was not entirely scripted. He also talked about the time before the match where he was sitting [...]

October 22, 2012 Alex Barie TNA News, WWE News 13

TNA Knockout Wants To Work For WWE, Update On Randy Orton’s Movie Filming, WWE Back From Egypt

- Sarita, who hasn’t appeared in TNA Wrestling since the breakup of Mexican America in April, told ESPN Deportes her main goal was to work for WWE. You can read a translated version of the interview at this link. - Randy Orton is close to wrapping his role in “12 Rounds: Reloaded.” He noted on [...]

October 21, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News, WWE News 4

TNA To Tape Four Episodes Of Impact Wrestling On UK Tour; Updated Details

TNA Wrestling has announced the dates and venues for their January 2013 tour of the United Kingdom. In addition to the tour, they will tape four episodes of Impact Wrestling on the tour. Two episodes from the Manchester Arena on Friday, January 25, 2013 and two episodes from the London Wembley Arena in London, England [...]

October 21, 2012 Richard Gray TNA News 2