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Bret Hart To Contribute To The New Autobiography Of AJ Styles

To followup on an earlier item, the upcoming autobiography of AJ Styles is nearing completion and is slated for an October release. Bill Behrens of SBIBookings.com, who represents Styles, announced that in addition to Bret Hart contributing to the project, the book will feature contributions from Jeff & Jerry Jarrett, Kurt Angle, Vince Russo, Terry [...]

April 2, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

This Week’s Impact, Chavo & Hernandez Speak, Dutt Returns, Kenny King Retains

New TNA Videos TNA Wrestling posted several new videos. You can watch them below: Thursday on IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 8/7c Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez talk about their Tag Team Title shot Sonjay Dutt returns for the X Division #1 Contender’s Match TNA ReACTION The following TNA ReACTION clip was posted by Machinima Sports: [...]

April 2, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Trish Stratus Gives Angelina Love A Ringing Endorsement

Upcoming WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus gave former TNA Knockout Angelina Love a ringing endorsement in a Q&A with TrishStratus.com. When asked what lady wrestlers she would have liked to work with, past or present, excluding those with WWE, Trish said the following: “From the TNA girls, Angelina Love. I think she’s awesome in [...]

April 2, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News, WWE News 0

Non-Spoiler Match Lineup For TNA X-Travaganza, What We Were Told About The Show

As we noted on Sunday here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, TNA Wrestling’s first “One Night Only” pay-per-view, X-Travaganza, premieres on Friday, April 5, 2013. For those on the fence about ordering, we were told by Wrestling News World Orlando correspondent Scott Brooks this was a “real good show.” Below is the non-spoiler match lineup: X-Division X-scape Match [...]

April 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hogan Talks Triple H As WWE Boss, Bischoff On McMahon Exploring MMA

Hogan Talks Triple H As WWE Boss Hulk Hogan says Triple H “seems to be dialed in” as the future boss of WWE. He doesn’t feel the company will miss a beat and they’ll continue to be a strong force to be reckoned with. You can watch his comments at this link or embedded in [...]

April 1, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News, WWE News 1

The Contract Status Of Petey Williams Revealed

We are able to confirm that Petey Williams is returning to TNA Wrestling on a full-time basis and has a new performer’s contract with them. If you missed our earlier report, you can watch a promo he cut after a match with Clash Wrestling at this link. [...]

March 31, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 5

New TNA PPV Concept, Gut Check Challenge Voting

New TNA PPV Concept TNA Wrestling’s first “One Night Only” pay-per-view premieres on Friday, April 5, 2013. The show is called X-Travaganza and was taped on January 12, 2013 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. We have full taping results online at this link. TNA Gut Check Challenge Voting Voting for the TNA Gut Check [...]

March 31, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Petey Williams Update

Petey Williams is believed to have signed a contract to return to TNA Wrestling on a full-time basis. Williams lost a “title vs. career” match at a Clash Wrestling event over the weekend. His post match speech is online at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]

March 31, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Hulk Hogan Praises Matt Conway & Dave Lagana

Hulk Hogan praised TNA writers Matt Conway and Dave Lagana for their work Saturday on Twitter. Hogan wrote: Never thought I would have so much respect for 2 BAD ASS writers that really get it! Matt Conway/Dave Lagana,thank u so much,it’s an honorHH — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) March 30, 2013 Lagana proudly accepted the compliment, [...]

March 30, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 5

Impact Wrestling Preview For Next Week – 10 Man Tag Team War

TNA posted the following preview for next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling: Preview the Thursday, April 4 edition of TNA’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 8/7 from Jonesboro, Arkansas! If you can’t watch the action on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR! - In the main event of Thursday’s broadcast on SpikeTV, it will [...]

March 30, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

TNA Statement On The Death Of Reid Flair

Dixie Carter wrote the following on Twitter regarding the passing of Reid Flair: Devastated to hear about the passing of Ric Flair’s son, Reid. Please join all of us at TNA in praying for Ric & his family at this sad time — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) March 29, 2013   See also – A Look [...]

March 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Impact Wrestling Rating & Viewership

This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling did a 1.03 cable rating with an average viewing audience of 1,310,000 viewers on Spike TV. TNA Ratings Archive [...]

March 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Tickets For TNA Slammiversary 2013 Now On Sale

Tickets for TNA Slammiversary officially went on sale on Friday at 10 AM EDT. You can purchase tickets now at this link. TNA Slammiversary 2013 will take place on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from the Agganis Arena in Boston, MA. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. [...]

March 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

*Spoilers* TNA Impact Wrestling Taping Results For 4/4/13 (Updated With A Live Report By Jesse Sherwood)

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 [...]

March 29, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News, TNA Spoilers 4

Impact Wrestling Sold-Out; Matches Announced For 4/11 Show

- This week’s Impact Wrestling was sold-out. While the official number hasn’t been released yet, Dixie Carter sent out the tweet regarding the crowd: Thank you Jonesboro for a sell out tonight!!I just got the word. Awesome!!! — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) March 29, 2013 - If you missed this week’s Impact Wrestling, the results can [...]

March 28, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 5

Impact Wrestling Results (3/28/13) – Sting Can’t Tolerate Hogan Anymore

Impact Wrestling Results – 3/28/2013 From Jonesboro, Arkansas Report by: Alex Barie of WrestlingNewsWorld.com Impact Wrestling starts out with a video package recapping the whole Aces & 8s story. Ray called Hulk out and told him to fire the group. Hulk had another plan. He sent out an army… the TNA army. That was no [...]

March 28, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News, TNA Results 122

Matt Morgan Freaks Out On Wrestling News World

Matt Morgan lashed out against us on Twitter after we covered his joke at the Impact Wrestling press conference on Wednesday in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The following is from Twitter: @wnwnews hey dumbass, it was a JOKE. And “that city official” was Tna staff member mike weber genius. Ugh… Wonder why I call u marks… — [...]

March 28, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 25

Adam Pearce At Impact, Tara/WWE, JB Radio Interview, Trading Cards

- Adam Pearce is backstage at the Impact Wrestling taping in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The word making rounds is he’ll compete in the TNA Gut Check segment.  Join us for Impact Wrestling coverage and our first ever TNA “Open Thread” Watch Party.  You can confirm on Facebook at this link. - Tara has been added to [...]

March 28, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

Funny Moment Involving Matt Morgan At Impact Wrestling Press Conference In Pennsylvania

Matt Morgan appeared at a press conference on Wednesday to announce the April 25th Impact Wrestling taping in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Morgan opened the press conference by talking about being a huge basketball fan in “The Hoosier State” and the film “Hoosiers.” A city official got up on the podium and reminded Morgan he was in [...]

March 28, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Matt Morgan Targets Hulk Hogan

Matt Morgan cut a promo on Hulk Hogan while doing media for the April 25th Impact Wrestling taping in Indiana, Pennsylvania. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]

March 28, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Official Preview For This Week’s Impact Wrestling, Live Watch Party, Seeking Pictures/Experiences

Impact Wrestling is back to being live tonight as it will be from Jonesboro, Arkansas. Below is the official preview: - Thursday’s LIVE IMPACT will feature the return of the monthly OPEN FIGHT NIGHT! Who will get called out? Who has a grudge to settle? Who wants revenge? Tune in and find out! - The [...]

March 28, 2013 Alex Barie TNA News 0

Robbie E’s TNA Contract Extended For Another Year

Robbie E’s contract with TNA Wrestling has been renewed for another year. He wrote the following on his official Facebook page: “Officially another year with Impact Wrestling… OH!! Gonna be a big one for me…” Speaking of Robbie E, he has a new blog online here at Spike.com.  Dixie Carter had high praise for him [...]

March 27, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Kurt Angle At Knicks/Celtics; Interview, Velvet/Mickie Talk Impact, Taryn’s New Attire

- Kurt Angle was at Tuesday’s New York Knicks at Boston Celtics NBA game to do media for TNA Slammiversary. He was photographed with Knicks point guard Jason Kidd. You can check out photos at this link.  He did an interview prior to the game with The Boston Channel. You can watch it at this link. [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

AJ Styles vs. Austin Aries Added To TNA’s Wrestlemania Weekend Show

TNA Wrestling has announced AJ Styles vs. Austin Aries to their Wrestlemania 29 weekend show on Friday, April 5, 2013 from the NYCB Theatre in Westbury, New York. The following details were released on Tuesday by TNA: TNA IMPACT WRESTLING brings a loaded lineup to the NYCB Theatre in Westbury, NY on Friday, April 5 [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

Dixie Carter On What Sets TNA Apart, Classifies The Roster, Reveals First Time She Met Jeff Jarrett

Brandon Baxter interviewed TNA President Dixie Carter on Tuesday to promote this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Below are the highlights: Dixie Carter said taking Impact on the road was a business decision. She said you have to be financially able to go on the road and it’s a very expensive proposition. Dixie [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 6

Video Preview For This Week’s Episode Of Impact Wrestling

TNA posted a video preview for this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling on their official YouTube channel at this link. You can also watch it embedded below: This week’s Impact Wrestling will take place from Jonesboro, Arkansas where next week’s show will also be taped. We have the official preview online at this link. [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

TNA Slammiversary Presale Password & Ticket Info

Tickets for TNA Slammiversary 2013 go on sale on Friday, March 29, 2013. There will be a presale beginning Wednesday morning at 10 AM by using the password ANGLESLAM. Tickets can be purchased here at Ticketmaster.com. TNA Slammiversary 2013 will take place Sunday, June 2, 2013 from theAgganis Arena on the campus of Boston University [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Bully Ray vs. Jeff Hardy Rematch Set For 4/11 Impact Wrestling

Dixie Carter wrote the following on Twitter: Just spoke to @hulkhogan. It’s official. World Heavyweight Title rematch @realbully5150 v @jeffhardybrand will be in Corpus Christie 4/11. — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) March 26, 2013 We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here at WrestlingNewsWorld.com. TNA Wrestling posted the following on their official website: TNA President Dixie Carter [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1

TNA Impact Wrestling Loses TV Clearance In New Zealand

TNA Impact Wrestling has been canceled by Sky TV in New Zealand. The following was posted on the Impact Wrestling Australia Facebook page: We regret to inform our wonderful fans in New Zealand that TNA IMPACT WRESTLING will no longer air on the BOX beyond April 2013. Therefore the last episode of TNA IMPACT WRESTLING [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

Tara & Jessie Godderz Cast In “Tainted Dreams”

- TNA Wrestling sent out the following press release on Tuesday: IMPACT WRESTLING SUPERSTARS TARA AND MR. PEC-TACULAR TAKE ON SCRIPTED DRAMA Wrestlers Are Soap Stars in “Tainted Dreams” NEW YORK CITY, March 26, 2013 – “IMPACT WRESTLING” superstars Lisa Marie Varon, known as Tara, and five-time CBS “Big Brother” superstar, Jessie Godderz, known as [...]

March 26, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Can Bad Influence Get On The List Bro?

This week’s episode of The List features Robbie E and SoCal Val with Kazarian and Bad Influence. You can watch it at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]

March 25, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Spike TV In For Network Overhaul, New Name?

Big changes could be coming to Spike TV, the home of TNA Impact Wrestling, due to slipping ratings and lower advertising revenue in 2012. Broadcasting & Cable has a new article online featuring quotes from Viacom’s head of ad sales, Jeff Lucas, regarding a transition of the network. “Spike is a network that is transitioning, [...]

March 25, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 6

When You Can See TNA X-Travaganza On Pay-Per-View

TNA X-Travaganza, the company’s first “One Night Only” pay-per-view special, premieres on Friday, April 5th at 3 PM on iNDEMAND. The full schedule of airings is available here at iNDEMAND.com. The show was taped in mid-January from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. *Spoilers* TNA X-Travaganza (1/12/13) – Orlando, Florida [...]

March 25, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

TNA Gut Check Challenge Voting Begins April 4

TNA Wrestling announced on Monday that voting for the Gut Check Challenge returns/begins on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Below are the details: The TNA Gut Check Challenge returns! Voting begins Thursday, April 4! The Gut Check Challenge is a competition where YOU – THE FANS – decide which competitor deserves to compete on our monthly [...]

March 25, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 0

Kurt Angle Says He’s Healthy, Speculates On His Future

Kurt Angle used his Twitter account to address rumors of his health and retirement: I’m Not Retiring Soon. I Will Wrestle for a few More Years. Where? — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) March 24, 2013 But I Love TNA. Hmmmm — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) March 24, 2013 Wrestling Site Did a story on Where I Will [...]

March 25, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

Hulk Hogan Willing To Fight Fallon Fox

TMZ caught up with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart and asked them about a possible fight with Fallon Fox. Fox, an MMA fighter, was born a man but is now a woman. Here’s what Hogan had to say when asked if he would welcome her in wrestling: Information! Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. [...]

March 24, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 3

Next Week’s Impact Preview – Open Fight Night Returns

Next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling will feature “Open Fight Night” as the company will air the show live from Jonesboro, Arkansas. The following week’s broadcast will also be taped. Below is the official preview: - Thursday’s LIVE IMPACT will feature the return of the monthly OPEN FIGHT NIGHT! Who will get called out? Who [...]

March 23, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 2

Nikki Roxx Reveals Why She Turned Down TNA’s Return Offer

Former TNA Knockout Nikki Roxx talked about rejecting the company’s offer to work their “Knockouts Knockdown” pay-per-view taping in an interview with The Greg DeMaro Show. Below is an excerpt of her comments: On declining an invitation to appear on the all-Knockout PPV special: “You can only get kicked so many times. … I think that I [...]

March 23, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 9

TNA Lockdown Buyrate Reminiscent Of Last Year

The preliminary TNA Lockdown buyrate number came in at approximately 17,000 buys, according to David Meltzer. This is around the same number the show did last year, which was considered the lowest bought Lockdown in TNA history. This number is a test of sorts with TNA not running a show in February in hopes of [...]

March 23, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 4

Tara Talks Impact, Getting Bullied In Her Early WWE Days

Brandon Baxter interviewed Tara on Friday to promote next week’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Tara discusses getting her start in Memphis with Brandon and getting bullied during her early days in the WWF. You can listen at this link or embedded in the video below: [...]

March 23, 2013 Richard Gray TNA News 1