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Shark Boy Named Slammiversary?, Velvet Sky Photos, Dixie Carter Reflects

Shark Boy Named Slammiversary? Jeremy Borash says it was Shark Boy that named TNA Slammiversary. The following is from JB’s Twitter: True story. Many yrs ago, was brainstorming possible PPV names over a few drinks, when Shark Boy chimed in with “What about #Slammiversary?” — Jeremy Borash (@JeremyBorash) June 2, 2013 Velvet Sky Photos Velvet [...]

June 2, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Bully Ray vs. Hulk Hogan Coming Soon?, Slammiversary Music Video

Bully Ray vs. Hulk Hogan TNA Champion Bully Ray continued the rhetoric of wanting to face Hulk Hogan in Hogan’s final match in the Slammiversary Q&A on Saturday night. When asked if he could face anyone, he said Terry Funk and that if he could add anyone to Aces and Eights it would be Crimson. [...]

June 2, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Goldberg Not TNA’s Signing, Daniels Interview, Kenny King Speaks

Goldberg Not TNA’s Big Signing Bill Goldberg has made it more than clear on Twitter that he’s not TNA’s big free agent signing. I’ll have more on the signing later. Daniels Interviews Christopher Daniels has been on a media blitz to promote TNA Slammiversary XI. You can listen to three interviews at the following links [...]

June 2, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 7

Slammiversary Video Previews – Jeff Hardy, Styles/Angle, Bully Ray vs. Sting

TNA Wrestling uploaded the following video previews ahead of Sunday’s Slammiversary XI pay-per-view: The Card for Slammiversary XI Inside IMPACT: The Aces and Eights react to Jeff Hardy’s return Slammiversary Preview: AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle Slammiversary Preview: Bully Ray vs. Sting [...]

June 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Won’t Miss Slammiversary Weekend

Hulk Hogan is still scheduled to appear at the Slammiversary Fan InterAction event on Saturday in Boston prior to the pay-per-view on Sunday, TMZ is reporting. He won’t miss the pay-per-view either. Hogan badly burned his hand on Sunday after a radiator exploded and has been undergoing daily medical treatment. You can view photos at [...]

June 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

More On Impact Wrestling’s Abysmal Cable Rating & Absent Viewing Audience

This week’s Impact Wrestling simply performed horribly in the ratings. The show only garnered a 0.83 cable rating to go with its average viewership of 1,016,000 viewers on Spike TV. The number was the lowest in three years, dating back to Impact’s experimental run on Monday nights. The show was up against stiff competition with [...]

June 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 4

Impact Wrestling Audience Drops Off Heading Into Slammiversary

This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling drew an average viewing audience of 1,016,000 viewers on Spike TV. TNA has to be disappointed, not only headed into Sunday’s Slammiversary XI pay-per-view but their first week in the 9/8c timeslot. The company is hopeful the timeslot change will benefit them in the long run. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

May 31, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 10

Bully Ray Puts Over The TNA Roster, Sting On Why It’s Hard To Walk Away

The Boston Herald has a new article online featuring quotes from Bully Ray and Sting ahead of Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary XI pay-per-view in Boston. “TNA is the best wrestling product out there,” said TNA champion Bully Ray. “We have some of the greatest veterans of pro wrestling and some of the greatest modern-day wrestlers. There’s [...]

May 31, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Weekend TNA Schedule – Fan InterAction, Slammiversary, Impact Tapings

It’s a big weekend for TNA Wrestling as they’ll hold their Slammiversary XI pay-per-view on Sunday night from the Agganis Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to the pay-per-view, there will be a Fan InterAction event on Saturday night. Click here for more information. Make sure you join us Sunday night at 8 PM EDT here [...]

May 31, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Ruling Out Two Former WWE Stars As TNA’s Big Free Agent Signing

Both MVP and Dave Batista have said they are not the “big free agent” signing that Dixie Carter hyped on Twitter. The following is from their verified Twitter accounts: Flattered. But it’s not me.RT @tna_wwe_fanbase: I will start watching @impactwrestling if @the305mvp is the newly signed talent — MVP (@The305MVP) May 31, 2013 Seriously @bbpack? [...]

May 31, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 18

Final Slammiversary Lineup – Live Coverage On Sunday At 8 PM EDT

Below is the final advertised lineup for TNA Slammiversary XI. Make sure you join us here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com on Sunday for exclusive live play-by-play coverage: No Holds Barred Match for the TNA Championship If Sting loses, he will no longer be able to compete for the TNA title again - Bully Ray © vs. Sting [...]

May 31, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

TNA Bound For Glory Date & Location Announced – Ticket Info Here

Dixie Carter announced that TNA Bound for Glory 2013 will take place from the Viejas Arena at San Diego State University in San Diego, California on Sunday, October 20, 2013. The following is from her verified Twitter account: Bound For Glory will be in San Diego, CA on 10/20/13.1st time in SD!Viejas Arena/San Diego State [...]

May 31, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Impact Wrestling Results (5/30/13) – Now It Is War

Impact Wrestling Results – 5/30/2013 From Tampa, Florida Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Impact Wrestling starts out with a video package concentrating on the Bully Ray vs. Sting match for Slammiversary. Bully tells Sting that if he loses then he can no longer go for the World Title again. Sting agrees to it but [...]

May 30, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News, TNA Results 141

TNA Hyping The Start Of Impact’s Summer, Big Free Agent Signing

Dixie Carter is hyping the start of Impact Wrestling’s summer series beginning with this week’s episode in the new 9 PM/8 CT timeslot. Carter Tweeted: Our biggest summer EVER starts tonight 9-11p ET on @spike TV. Huge BFG Series planned, + major events like Slammiversary in Boston this Sun — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) May 30, [...]

May 30, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 17

Top TNA Star Returning To The Ring At Slammiversary (Impact Spoiler)

The following article contains spoiler information. Due to the fact the material in this post will spoil upcoming programming, we have removed the excerpt so you must click the link to view the story contents. [...]

May 30, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Official Preview For This Week’s Impact Wrestling – Now At 9PM EDT

Below is the official preview for Impact Wrestling. Remember, the show has a new time as it starts at 9PM EDT: - Thursday’s broadcast will feature the final countdown to Slammiversary with a huge main event match that will start the broadcast at 9/8c: “The Icon” Sting will team with Joseph Park to battle World [...]

May 30, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Can Sam Shaw Get On The List?, Bound For Glory Location To Be Announced On Impact

“The List” Featuring Sam Shaw Sam Shaw is featured on the latest episode of “The List” with Robbie E and So Cal Val. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: Bound For Glory 2013 Location Dixie Carter announced on Wednesday they’ll announce this year’s Bound For Glory location on [...]

May 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Jeff Hardy Returning At TNA Slammiversary

Dixie Carter announced Wednesday on Twitter that Jeff Hardy will return to TNA Wrestling at Slammiversary on Sunday. Th following is from her verified Twitter account: Spoke w/@jeffhardybrand & he’s ready to return to action. Happy to announce he’ll be back at #Slammivesary. Tune in Thurs (9-11pm) to hear. — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) May 29, [...]

May 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 6

Bully Ray Says Tag Teams Are Nearly Extinct, Wants Hulk Hogan In The Ring

TNA Champion Bully Ray took part in a media conference call on Wednesday to promote his TNA Championship match against Sting at Slammiversary XI on Sunday. Below are the highlights: Bully Ray said that the upcoming match against Sting is one the biggest bouts of his career. He doesn’t consider The Shield a copycat of [...]

May 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Daniels, Gail Kim Featured, Eric Young Surgery Update, Gut Check Brackets

Christopher Daniels Update Christopher Daniels was featured on the This Week in Marvel podcast at this link. Gail Kim Featured Speaking of Marvel, check out the following picture posted on Twitter: A new #FightinFangirls with @gailkimitsme from @impactwrestling: bit.ly/12iJEak Could she be the Black Widow? twitter.com/Marvel/status/… — Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) May 29, 2013 Eric Young’s [...]

May 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

TNA Presenting Webcast Special With Bully Ray On Saturday

TNA Wrestling will present a live “Slammin’ Celebration” this Saturday night, June 1st at 9/8c from the “TNA Slammiversary Fan InterAction” VIP Event in Boston on their official website. The event will feature a Q&A with TNA Champion Bully Ray, conducted through Twitter, using the hashtag #AskBully. The event will be hosted by Christy Hemme, [...]

May 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Update On Bully Ray In Boston, Before The Bell: Slammiversary

Bully Ray in Boston TNA Champion Bully Ray did an interview with WBZ CBS Boston to promote Sunday’s Slammiversary XI pay-per-view. You can listen to it at this link. The official TNA website posted more photos of Ray at Fenway Park at this link. Before the Bell: Slammiversary The full version of Before the Bell: [...]

May 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Kurt Angle Ready To Return To Main Event, Won’t Rule Out WWE

Alfonso Castillo has a new interview with Kurt Angle now online on Newsday. Below is an excerpt: “This is a nice little break, but I’m getting ready to step and get back in the front seat,” Angle said. “By no means am I ready to retire. I’m doing this to help the company. But pretty [...]

May 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Photo Of TNA Champion Bully Ray With Big Papi

TNA Champion Bully Ray is in Boston doing media ahead of Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary XI pay-per-view. Below is a photo of Ray with Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz: Here’s @realbully5150 presenting @davidortiz his own championship at Fenway. #Slammiversary invades Boston Sunday! twitpic.com/ctx7s3 — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) May 28, 2013   [...]

May 28, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Exclusive Magnus Interview – How He Got Into Wrestling, Hogan/Bischoff Joining TNA, Who Has Helped Him In The Company

Kendra Bunyon and I did a live exclusive interview with TNA Wrestling‘s Magnus. Magnus talked about how he got into wrestling and who inspired him, and how the show changed since Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff joined the company. He also puts Kurt Angle, Sting, AJ Styles, and Sting over. He states that Kurt has [...]

May 28, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 6

Live Magnus Interview, TNA Star Having Throat Surgery

Live Magnus Interview Kendra Bunyon and Alex Barie are currently interviewing Magnus. You can listen live at this link. Eric Young Having Throat Surgery Eric Young is having his 16th throat surgery on Tuesday. He wrote the following on Twitter: Throat surgery tomorrow for the 16 th time. Don’t wish me luck because I have [...]

May 28, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Updated TNA Slammiversary XI Lineup – 7 Matches Announced

Below is the updated advertised lineup for TNA Slammiversary XI: No Holds Barred Match for the TNA Championship If Sting loses, he will no longer be able to compete for the TNA title again - Bully Ray © vs. Sting Singles Match - Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles Four- Way Elimination Match For the TNA [...]

May 28, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

King Mo Update, French Commentary At Slammiversary, Bracing For Impact

Stu Stone/King Mo Update Following up on an item from Monday, Stu Stone says his issues with King Mo are settled. The following is from Twitter: Well that was quick. I wanna thank @kingmofh for doing the right thing and I’m happy to report that this incident is behind us..back to work — stu stone [...]

May 28, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Apologizes For Grotesque Twitter Photos

Hulk Hogan wrote the following on Twitter: I apologize for posting my burned hand photos,with all the feedback I now realize I really should take a moment before I make a decision. HH — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) May 28, 2013 [...]

May 28, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 5

Taeler Hendrix Discusses Getting Called Up, Lesbian Angle

The folks at The Greg DeMarco Show interviewed Taeler Hendrix. Below is an excerpt they sent us to promote it: TNA Knockout Taeler Hendrix returned to The Greg DeMarco Show to discuss her career since becoming an official TNA contracted talent, the impact of Trish Stratus on today’s female wrestlers, and her controversial love story [...]

May 27, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

King Mo Takes Part In Angle At Indy Show In Las Vegas

King Mo participated in an angle at FSW’s “Day of Reckoning” show in Las Vegas this past Saturday night. Mo was sitting front row at the show to support his friend and fellow TNA star Kenny King. You can watch the angle at this link or embedded in the video below: The angle continued on [...]

May 27, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

Update On Hulk Hogan’s Hand

Hulk Hogan posted photos on Twitter after he had the blisters on his hand treated after a radiator explosion (See also - Hulk Hogan At The Hospital Following Accident). The following is from the Hulkster’s verified account: Dr at work. HH twitter.com/HulkHogan/stat… — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) May 26, 2013 Getting cut on brother. HH twitter.com/HulkHogan/stat… [...]

May 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 6

Dixie Carter Reveals TNA’s Strongest & Toughest Wrestlers

MuscleAndFitness.com has a new piece online featuring quotes from Dixie Carter. Below is an excerpt: So what kinds of things do you look for in a wrestler? It’s not one thing in particular. Sometimes a great physique is very important and then sometimes it’s not. Sometimes it’s the athletic ability that matters. It has to [...]

May 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan At The Hospital Following Accident

Hulk Hogan is currently in the emergency room at Tampa General Hospital after a radiator exploded in his hand. Hogan posted some graphic photos of the injury on Twitter that you can view below: Just had a radiator explode on my hand, OUCH.HH twitter.com/HulkHogan/stat… — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) May 26, 2013 Double OUCH.HH twitter.com/HulkHogan/stat… — [...]

May 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 4

Exclusive WrestlingNewsWorld.com Interview With Magnus – Seeking Questions

I’m proud to announce that Richard Gray and I will be conducting an exclusive interview with TNA Wrestling star Magnus this Tuesday, May 28th, at 3PM EDT. The interview will be through Blog Talk Radio. It will be a live interaction interview where not only will you hear Richard and I interview Magnus, but you [...]

May 26, 2013 Alex Barie Site News, TNA News 2

Full Details On Slammiversary Fan Interaction – Wrestler Lineups & Autograph Sessions

TNA Wrestling announced the wrestler lineups and autograph sessions for Slammiversary Fan Interaction on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Below are full details including the link to purchase tickets: Fans have an opportunity to see their favorite TNA stars up close and personal at “TNA Slammiversary Fan InterAction” Saturday, June 1. Here is the complete lineup [...]

May 25, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Zema Ion Needs Help – Urge Dixie Carter & TNA To Provide Assistance

Dixie Carter is currently being criticized for not helping Zema Ion with his medical bills. As we reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Ion underwent emergency surgery last week after being diagnosed with appendicitis. It was discovered during the surgery that he has a tumor on his colon and it will need to be removed. Ion’s girlfriend, [...]

May 25, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 4

Impact Moving Timeslots Next Week – Official Preview

Impact Wrestling moves back an hour to the 9 PM/8 CT timeslot next week on Spike TV. Below is the official preview for next week’s show: Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV from Tampa, Florida, at the NEW START TIME OF 9/8c – one hour later! Make sure to set your DVR for the [...]

May 25, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Post-Impact Wrestling Interviews With Mickie James, AJ Styles, Anderson, Gunner & James Storm

TNA Wrestling posted the following videos after this week’s episode of Impact: [...]

May 24, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Impact Wrestling Viewership Rises From Tampa

This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling did an average viewing audience of 1,379,000 viewers on Spike TV. The show ended up with a 1.07 cable rating. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

May 24, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0