Impact Wrestling Results – 5/9/2013 From Tupelo, Mississippi Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Impact Wrestling starts off with a video package. It shows the Matt Morgan and Hulk Hogan confrontation last week. Sting vs. Matt Morgan was made. Sting won and became the #1 Contender for the TNA World Title. Sting is making a [...]
TNA Wrestling issued the following on Thursday: Olympic Gold Medalist, multi-time World Heavyweight Champion and TNA IMPACT WRESTLING superstar Kurt Angle will attend “The Rumble On The Rails” – USA vs. IRAN vs. RUSSIA – on May 15 at Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Three of the world’s top powers will come together [...]
May 9, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
TNA Wrestling has partnered with YouTube to launch a new Subscription Channel. The press release is below: On Thursday afternoon, YouTube announced the debut of a new Subscription Channel Service, featuring content from a select number of YouTube partners, including TNA Wrestling! Other partners include the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Comedy TV, Jim Henson TV, [...]
May 9, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Below is the official preview for this week’s live Impact Wrestling: Preview Thursday’s all-new IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 8/7c as the road to the June “Slammiversary” event continues! IMPACT will be LIVE from Tupelo, Mississippi! If you can’t watch all the action on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR! - Not only [...]
May 9, 2013
Alex Barie
TNA News, What's Hot?
Eric Bischoff was asked on Twitter when he will be returning to an on-air role in wrestling. Eric responded by saying it is not going to happen and he is officially retired. Below are the tweets: @mattia_crovini Not going to happen! Officially retired from that role! — Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) May 7, 2013 Eric was [...]
May 9, 2013
Alex Barie
TNA News, What's Hot?
Wrestle Talk TV posted the full version of their shoot interview conducted with Sting earlier this year. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]
May 8, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Dixie Carter announced Wednesday on Twitter that Impact Wrestling is moving back to its 9-11 PM ET timeslot on Spike TV. The following is from her verified Twitter account: BIG NEWS! Beginning May 30th, #IMPACTLive moves back to its old time at 9/8C on @spiketv! See ya Thursdays at 8/7C until then, though! — Dixie [...]
May 8, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News, Top Stories
TNA Teasing YouTube Announcement TNA Wrestling posted the following on their verified Twitter account: Big news coming soon about TNA on @youtube – stay tuned! In the meantime, visit our YouTube channel at youtube.com/tnawrestling — IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) May 7, 2013 Magnus Speaks on Mickie James Video Christy Hemme interviewed Magnus about appearing in Mickie [...]
May 7, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
The second country music album of Mickie James, titled “Everybody’s Gonna Pay,” was released on Tuesday on iTunes. Below is the track listing for the album: 1. “Somebody’s Gonna Pay” 2. “Best Damn Night” 3. “Whatever Turns You On” 4. “A Good Time” 5. “Long Way Down” 6. “If I Can’t Be Me” 7. “Goin’ [...]
May 7, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
In light of Sting becoming the number one contender for the TNA Championship to oppose Bully Ray at TNA Slammiversary, Alex Barie has a new article on TNANews.com where he addresses the age issue. Alex takes a look at workers that can still go at a high level despite some in he IWC feeling they [...]
May 6, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News, What's Hot?
TNA “Delirium” on Sale Now TNA Wrestling has released a new EP called “Delirium” on TNAShop.com. Tracks included that can be purchased separately include the themes of Bad Influence, Kenny King, Motorcity Machine Guns, Jesse Godderz, Christian York, Garett Bischoff and Jack Evans. Click here for more. Turning Point in TNA vs. Aces and Eights [...]
May 6, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
After noting two announced matches for this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, the official preview is below: - Not only is Sting back in TNA to fight the Aces and Eights, but “The Icon” will now challenge Bully Ray for the World Heavyweight Championship at Slammiversary! - The huge main event of Thursday’s broadcast will [...]
May 6, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Below are quick results from Saturday’s TNA Wrestling live event in Baton Rouge, LA: * Chris Sabin b. Bobby Roode * TNA Knockout Champion Velvet Sky b. Gail Kim * Mr. Anderson b. Magnus after interference from D’Lo Brown. * TNA Tag Team Champions Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez b. Bad Influence * TNA TV Champion [...]
May 6, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA House Shows, TNA News
I have a new article now online over on TNANews.com where I look at Hulk Hogan as an on-screen talent and behind-the-scenes official in TNA Wrestling. I ask some questions, give some observations and ponder whether or not TNA will be anything more than it is currently. You can read the piece at this link: [...]
May 5, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News, Top Stories
AZCenter.com has an interesting article online, highlighting comments made by Dixie Cater to BANG Showbiz. Below is an excerpt, featuring the quotes attributed to Dixie: “He (Hulk) is bigger than any brand, company, name – he is synonymous with wrestling and is probably one of the most recognizable faces or figures on the entire planet. [...]
May 4, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News, What's Hot?
In an interview with Running the Ropes to promote her upcoming album (Somebody’s Gonna Pay in stores May 7th), Mickie James expressed frustration with her current role in TNA Wrestling. Mickie on being frustrated: (h/t TNASylum) “I know I’ve seemed a little bit frustrated as of late in some of my promos and stuff, but I honestly feel that [...]
May 4, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News, Top Stories
Below are quick results from Friday night’s TNA Wrestling live event in Biloxi, Mississippi: * Chris Sabin b. Bobby Roode * TNA Knockout Champion Velvet Sky b. Gail Kim * Mr. Anderson b. Magnus after interference from D’Lo Brown. * The show was stopped for a segment involving a new reality series coming to the [...]
May 4, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA House Shows, TNA News
This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling only did an average viewing audience of 1,104,000 viewers on Spike TV. This is the new low for 2013 and the lowest since October 4, 2012. The show ended up doing a 0.99 cable rating. TNA Ratings Archive [...]
May 3, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News, Top Stories
TNA Wrestling has two live events this weekend, below is the schedule: Friday from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MS (more info) Saturday from the Rouge River Center Arena in Baton Rouge, LA (more info) The company will tape next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling and the week following that on Thursday night from [...]
May 3, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Joker’s Wild Video Preview A video preview of TNA Wrestling’s “One Night Only: Joker’s Wild” pay-per-view is now online at this link. You can also watch it embedded in the video below: Tickets for Impact in Duluth TNA issued the following press release about tickets for the Impact Wrestling tapings in Duluth, Georgia going on [...]
May 3, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
New Mickie James Single Mickie James has released a new music video with lyrics for “Best Damn Night” off her new album “Somebody’s Gonna Pay.” You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: Mickie’s new album drops on May 7, 2013. Impact Wrestling Broadcasting Live in Scotland To follow-up on [...]
May 3, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Next Week on Impact TNA has announced two matches for next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling Bad Influence vs. Austin Aries & Bobby Roode in a No. 1 Contenders Match for the TNA Tag Team Championship Kurt Angle, Sting & a mystery partner vs. TNA Champion Bully Ray, TNA TV Champion Devon & Mr. Anderson [...]
May 3, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
King Mo, whose real name is Muhammed Lawal, made his pro wrestling debut Wednesday night in a dark match prior to the Ohio Valley Wrestling tapings in Louisville, Kentucky. Mo beat Austin Bradley via submission and incorporated an MMA style with his work. Below is a Tweet from someone that was in attendance: Kudos to [...]
May 3, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
This week’s Impact Wrestling had a #1 Contender Match for the TNA World Title. Hulk Hogan made Sting vs. Matt Morgan. The winner will fight Bully Ray at TNA Slammiversary. You can check out the full results here. Sting was victorious and the following match has been set for the PPV: TNA World Heavyweight Championship: [...]
May 3, 2013
Alex Barie
TNA News, Top Stories
Impact Wrestling Results – 5/2/13 Indiana, PA Reported by – Kendra Bunyon of WrestlingNewsWorld.com I am again covering the Impact Live Results, and Alex Barie will be writing the Blog Zone this week. Thanks for sticking with us as we juggle around jobs to get the best of everything out to you! Show Starts Video [...]
May 2, 2013
Kendra Bunyon
TNA News, TNA Results, Top Stories
Taryn Terrell Makes Bold Proclamation Taryn Terrell says she’s here to be Knockouts Champion in a new Inside Impact clip. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: Madison Rayne Update Speaking of Knockouts, Madison Rayne, who is currently out on maternity leave, posted a new blog on ImpactWrestling.com. Check [...]
May 2, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
STV Glasgow is reporting that TNA will broadcast Impact Wrestling from The Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland next year. The taping will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2014. While Impact Wrestling has been taped in the United Kingdom before, this would be the first time taping the Spike TV series in Scotland. You can read [...]
May 2, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Dixie Carter was on Hawksbee and Jacobs over in the United Kingdom to promote TNA Wrestling’s 2014 Maximum Impact Tour. Dixie was asked to name the company’s top star and she specifically mentioned Hulk Hogan, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Bully Ray and AJ Styles. She put over their deep roster of talent. Performance-enhancing drugs were [...]
May 2, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
While answering questions from fans on Twitter, Dixie Carter said her first favorite wrestler was Hulk Hogan. She admitted to there being times when she has had to step in and veto storyline ideas. Dixie said getting Impact Wrestling on the road has been her most defining moment with TNA so far. Carter, who is in [...]
May 2, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Below is the official preview for this week’s Impact Wrestling: - Just when The Aces and Eights thought they eliminated all of TNA’s heroes, “The Icon” Sting is BACK! What does Sting have planned for Thursday night? How will Hulk Hogan react to Sting’s return? Can Hogan and Sting resolve their differences to finally put [...]
May 2, 2013
Alex Barie
TNA News
Alex Barie of TNANews.com has a new article online looking at the forthcoming return of Chris Sabin. Alex goes back to the beginning of his career in TNA in 2003, examines the formation of The Motor City Machine Guns and looks at the injuries. You can read it at this link: Chris Sabin Returns To [...]
May 1, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News, What's Hot?
TNA Tickets in the UK on Sale Now Dixie Carter and Jeremy Borash are across the pond promoting next year’s TNA Maximum Impact Tour of the United Kingdom. Tickets went on sale in a Facebook pre-sale at this link. Weekend Live Event Lineup TNA Wrestling is running live events this weekend in Biloxi, MS (Friday) [...]
May 1, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Ask Dixie Carter Questions on Twitter Dixie Carter is taking over Cosmopolitan UK’s Twitter account at the top of the hour (10 AM EDT). You can ask Dixie a question using the hashtag #AskDixie. Make sure you follow us @WNWNews. Bully Ray Promotes TNA in Biloxi The Sun Herald has a new article online featuring [...]
May 1, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Mickie James reacts to losing to TNA Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky on last week’s Impact Wrestling in a new “Inside Impact” clip. You can watch the all kayfabe piece at this link or embedded in the video below: Speaking of Inside Impact, I’m under the assumption this name has replaced TNA Reaction. [...]
April 30, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
TNA Wrestling will premiere another “One Night Only” pay-per-view this week with their Joker’s Wild Tag Team Tournament. The show features “random pairings” of wrestlers, ending in a 12 Man Gauntlet Match for a “chance at $100,000.” The pay-per-view begins on cable and satellite systems on Friday, May 3, 2013. Below is a snippet of [...]
April 30, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Chris Sabin Discusses His Long Road Back TNA Wrestling posted a two part interview with Chris Sabin, where he discusses his return from his second torn ACL that he suffered on June 14, 2012 on YouTube. You can watch it here and here. You can also view both videos embedded below: Hogan Talks Sting, Aces And [...]
April 29, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Kurt Angle Yearns For Redemption TNA Wrestling debuted a new weekly column titled “Bracing For IMPACT” here on ImpactWrestling.com. The piece explores Kurt Angle yearning for redemption. This Week on Impact Wrestling You can check out a video preview of this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling at this link. We also have it available in [...]
April 29, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Dixie Carter is doing promotional work this week in the United Kingdom to promote TNA Wrestling’s 2014 Maximum Impact Tour. If you need refreshed, the shows for next January/February are as follows: Thursday 30 January 2014 Glasgow Hydro 0844 811 0051 Friday 31 January 2014 Manchester Arena 0844 847 8000 Saturday 01 February 2014 London [...]
April 29, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News
Below are quick results from Friday’s TNA Wrestling live event in Erie, Pennsylvania: * TNA Tag Team Champions Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez b. Bad Influence * TNA Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky b. Gail Kim * AJ Styles b. Austin Aries w/Bobby RoodeJoseph Park made the save and a tag match was on. * AJ Styles [...]
April 27, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA House Shows, TNA News
Below is the official preview for next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling: Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 8/7c – if you can’t watch the action on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR! - Just when The Aces and Eights thought they eliminated all of TNA’s heroes, “The Icon” Sting is BACK! [...]
April 27, 2013
Richard Gray
TNA News