WrestlingNewsWorld.com is sponsoring ESPN 102.3 The Ticket’s broadcast at tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling live event from The Beckley Convention Center in Beckley, West Virginia. Beginning at 5:30 PM EST, I will be hosting a live radio remote at ringside of the show, interviewing several of the company’s top names. Click here to listen to our [...]
February 18, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Thursday’s edition of Impact Wrestling did a 1.06 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,524,000 viewers on Spike TV. Impact Wrestling Ratings Archive [...]
February 18, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Embedded in the videos below are several highlights from last night’s edition of Impact Wrestling courtesy of the official TNA YouTube channel. After watching, head on over to our Facebook page and give the show a school letter grade: Austin Aries and Zema Ion vs Alex Shelley and Shannon Moore Jeff Hardy vs Bobby Roode [...]
February 17, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Embedded in the video below is the latest Impact Wrestling Post Show: [...]
February 17, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
TNA Impact Wrestling will tour my home state of West Virginia this weekend. I will be sponsoring a live radio remote on behalf of WrestlingNewsWorld.com at tomorrow night’s show in Beckley, West Virginia. Below is this weekend’s schedule: Live Events: Tonight from The Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, West Virginia (more info) Saturday from [...]
February 17, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- TNA has announced they’ll be returning to the Lakefront Arena at the University of New Orleans on May 10, 2012. - Commentary for tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling was inserted in post-production by Mike Tenay and Taz. Taz was unable to work the taping on Monday night due to the death of his brother-in-law. [...]
February 16, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
PWInsider is reporting that Jesse Sorensen has been released from the hospital and is at his home in Tampa, Florida. Given the fact that he suffered fractured C1 vertebrae on Sunday, that’s nothing short of incredible. Kurt Angle said Monday night that doctor’s were projecting a one year timetable for his recovery. [...]
February 16, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
The BBC has a new article online highlighting Kurt Angle’s attempt to land a spot on the US amateur wrestling team for the 2012 Olympics. “I had to give it a lot of thought, it didn’t just come out of my head and say I’m going to try for Olympics,” he says. “What are my [...]
February 16, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- The UK Sun has a new article featuring quotes from Bully Ray. The piece highlights his success in singles competition and he talks about splitting up Team 3D. “There have been plenty of people that told me I should have broken away from Team 3D a long time ago, but I kept it together [...]
February 16, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
While I said in today’s Premium Mailbag I wouldn’t be posting this until Friday, TNA has released the lineup for this weekend’s live events in West Virginia. The advertised matches are as follows: - World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode vs Jeff Hardy - James Storm vs Bully Ray - Knockouts Champion Gail Kim vs Tara [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Vince Russo is officially gone from TNA Impact Wrestling and rumors continue to run rampant regarding the company’s creative structure. Russo and TNA agreed to part without speaking bad about one another as became evident in Dixie Carter’s formal statement and comments from Hulk Hogan. Much of the discussion as of late has had to [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
TNA has released the following video preview of this week’s post-Against All Odds edition of Impact Wrestling: Full taping results for Thursday’s episode are now online at this link. [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff have weighed in on Vince Russo leaving TNA Impact Wrestling and Dave Lagana getting an increased role. The following is from their official Twitter accounts: Glad to see Russo and TNA still on good terms. HH — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) February 15, 2012 Welcome David Lagana! Had the opportunity [...]
February 15, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- Kurt Angle Tweeted that Jesse Sorensen is moving his arms and legs. He said the doctor’s are projecting a one year recovery time frame. Angle says he’ll be back in four months. As of this writing the Tweet is no longer featured on Angle’s page. - Spike TV President Kevin Kay was at last [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- Jesse Sorensen remains in serious condition but doctors are optimistic about his long-term prognosis. There have been rumblings he is expected to make a full recovery, however, I have been unable to confirm that through my sources. Dixie Carter paid to have Sorensen’s mother flown to Orlando, Florida to be with her son. - [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Vince Russo is gone from TNA Impact Wrestling, Dixie Carter has now confirmed. The following is from Dixie’s Twitter account: TNA and Vince Russo have mutually parted ways as of this week. The separation is amicable and professional. — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) February 14, 2012 News regarding a possible TNA creative team change became the [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
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. [...]
February 14, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs taped material for this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling and next week’s tonight from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The only material they taped for next week’s show was the material involving Jacobs as it doesn’t appear he’ll be available tomorrow night. Impact Wrestling Taping Results From London, [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- There were no commentators at ringside during tonight’s Impact Wrestling tapings from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The commentary will likely be done by Mike Tenay and Taz dubbed over during post production. Taz missed last night’s Against All Odds pay-per-view due to the death of his brother-in-law. - TNA has announced that New [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter posted the following update on Jesse Sorensen on her Facebook page: Jesse Sorensen has sustained a C1 vertebrae fracture with spinal cord edema. He is slowly regaining feeling and movement in his arms and legs. He wants to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Once we speak to the [...]
February 13, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
TNA News
- New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs is backstage at tonight’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida. Vince Russo is not present. - Jason Powell reports Jesse Sorensen suffered an injury to his C1 vertebrae. No other information regarding his health is available at this time. [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
The condition of Jesse Sorensen is reportedly improving. He has regained movement in his arms and has tingling in his legs. The outlook is much better today than it was last night but it is obviously still a delicate situation. Sorensen, who was injured after taking a knee to the head in the opening match [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- TNA Impact Wrestling has found another member of the Super Bowl champions to appear on this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling. The following is from the Twitter account of Dixie Carter: New York Giants star running back and Super Bowl champion Brandon Jacobs will appear on Thursday’s IMPACT on @SPIKETV – please RT — [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- Jesse Sorensen spent the night in a Florida Intensive Care Unit last night. No new updates have been made available but there has been a lot of genuine concern after the neck injury he suffered against Zema Ion at last night’s Against All Odds pay-per-view. - As stated by Mike Tenay on last night’s [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- Samoa Joe & Magnus beat Crimson & Matt Morgan at last night’s TNA Against All odds pay-per-view to win the TNA Tag Team Championship. - The following video was posted on the official YouTube channel of TNA Impact Wrestling: [...]
February 13, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- TNA Impact Wrestling has released full details on their upcoming Victory Road pay-per-view. You can view them in the press release below: On Sunday, March 18, Direct Auto Insurance presents “Victory Road” live on Pay-Per-View and online around the world at TNAOnDemand.com! The epic event takes place from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Dixie Carter just posted the following on Twitter: Jesse has sustained a neck injury and is currently undergoing tests at the hospitalWill keep you updated. — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) February 13, 2012 Click here for more on the injury. [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- The following is from the official Twitter account of Dixie Carter: Jesse Sorensen was injured in the opening match of tonight’s PPV. He is currently being transported to the hospital. I will keep you updated — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) February 13, 2012 Sorensen suffered a head/neck injury after he caught the knee of Zema [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
The announce team for tonight’s TNA Against All Odds pay-per-view is Mike Tenay and Jeremy Borash. Taz will not work the show. [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
There continues to be a lot of talk regarding the creative team in TNA Impact Wrestling. No formal announcement has been made to crew and talent regarding the rumored Dave Lagana for Vince Russo transition. The situation gained steamed this afternoon when it was learned that Russo wasn’t backstage at Against All Odds in Orlando. [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
- For those that missed the backstage interviews I posted from Against All Odds, Robbie E has issued an open challenge for tonight’s pay-per-view. - Regarding rumors that Vince Russo is no longer on the TNA creative team, it appears the report was premature. I have heard TNA has been exploring their options as far [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
TNA Impact Wrestling posted the following backstage interviews on their official YouTube channel prior to tonight’s Against All Odds pay-per-view: [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
WNW readers John McCarthy & David Snay sent in the following: According to FOX Sports, New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul will not be appearing on an upcoming episode of Impact Wrestling, despite previous reports. The deal had reportedly not been finalized with TNA & Spike officials, and Pierre-Paul backed out of the deal, [...]
February 12, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
TNA News
- TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries sent in the following: Austin Aries here. Not to let facts get on the way of a good story but I worked for 3 years of THQ’s WWE video game. My voice over work for this years game was done way before I signed with TNA. And I [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Brian Fritz has a new interview online with Crimson to promote tonight’s TNA Against All Odds pay-per-view. Be sure to join us for exclusive live play-by-play coverage of the show tonight here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
Hulk Hogan spoke at the ViSalus Health meeting at The Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida yesterday. Wrestling News World reader Derek spotted Hogan and confirmed he arrived at the location at 1:15 PM EST. Hogan is scheduled to be at tonight’s TNA Against All Odds pay-per-view. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage of Against [...]
February 12, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
WNW writer Rick Craig & WNW readers John McCarthy and David Snay sent in the following: FOXSports.com has announced that Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants will be making an appearance on an upcoming Impact Wrestling taping for TNA Wrestling at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. [...]
February 12, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
TNA News
TNA Wrestling has posted the opening video to Sunday’s Against All Odds pay-per-view on its official YouTube channel. You can view it embedded below: Be sure to stay with WrestlingNewsWorld.com, as we will have full coverage of the event as it happens on Sunday night. [...]
February 11, 2012
Brooks Oglesby
TNA News
Last night’s edition of Impact Wrestling, the go-home to TNA Against All Odds, did a 1.05 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,502,000 viewers on Spike TV. We’ll have more shortly. Impact Wrestling Ratings Archive [...]
February 10, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News
TNA Impact Wrestling will hold a live event tonight from The Constant Center in Norfolk, Virginia. For information on tickets and the advertised lineup, click here On Sunday, TNA will hold their Against All Odds pay-per-view from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. You can view the [...]
February 10, 2012
Richard Gray
TNA News