Vince Russo is teasing that he will be unfiltered with his thoughts now that he’s fired from his job at TNA. He posted the following on his twitter account today.
Interesting. Appears a rep from Phoney Wrestling Information (PW!) tapped my phone yesterday to hear if I quit or got fired. Sneaky bastards
— Vince Russo (@pyroballyhoo) July 31, 2014
Oh, am I gonna have some fun without the hand-cuffs. Long, long time coming.
— Vince Russo (@pyroballyhoo) July 31, 2014
TNA Executive Vice President John Gaburick announced today that TNA has signed DJ Z to a new multi-year deal.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall reportedly refused to sign a Birthday card 6 year old Danny Nickerson, who is battling brain cancer & may not have much time to live.
Some of those who signed the card & sent well wishes in the video above included – Bill Goldberg, Ric Flair, Edge, Bret Hart, Angelina Love, Candice Michelle, Christy Hemme, Lita, Sean Waltman, Maria Kanellis, Lisa Marie Varon, Taryn Terrell, Brooke Tessmacher & Zeus.
Goldberg & Hall have had issues with each other in the past & it was reported that the two actually made peace at this same event. Knowing how Goldberg feels about helping children & seeing how he got choked up in the video for Danny, you have to wonder if he made up with Hall before or after he got word that Hall refusing to sign the card.
Source: Wrestling Inc & Wrestling Observer Newsletter:
On a personal note, I love what Zeus had to say in the video. What a great message, Zeus had for Danny. I know all of us here at DTRTwrestling.com share the same opinion expressed by Zeus.
TNA presents Destination X free on Spike TV this Thursday.
TNA Tag Team Championship: The Hardy’s VS (C) The Wolves:
TNA World Heavyweight Championship: (C) Lashley VS Austin Aries:
3 qualifying matches to determine the new X-Division champion. The 3 winners will advance to the Championship match next week on Impact.
Qualifying Match 1: Low Ki VS Manik VS DJ Z:
Qualifying Match 2: Sanada VS Brian Cage VS Crazzy Steve:
Qualifying Match 3: Samoa Joe VS Tiger Uno VS Homicide:
Plus, Dixie Carter will be there with EC3, Rockstar Spud, Rhino & her 2 new hired guns – Snitsky & Ryklon Stephens. How will Bully Ray, Devon & Tommy Dreamer react to the brutal attack on them at the end of last week’s Impact?
TNA Wrestling announced that they signed a true American hero, Chris Melendez to a multi-year contract. Melendez is a former Army Sergeant, who served his country in Afghanistan & was awarded a Purple Heart. Because of his injuries he suffered in combat, he returned home a single leg amputee. Melendez is a member of the Wounded Warrior Project. He dreamed of becoming a pro wrestler.
In 2012, Melendez entered Team 3D Academy of Professional Wrestling in Florida, where he trained under the tutelage of Bully Ray & Devon.
Melendez, still known as “Sarge” in the locker room, is set to make his TNA debut during the August 5-7 tapings in New York City at the legendary Manhattan Center.
WWE announced today the release of Ricardo Rodriguez.
“WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Ricardo Rodriguez as of today, July, 30, 2014. WWE wishes Ricardo Rodriguez the best in all of his future endeavors.”
Rodriguez of late has been working backstage with Divas & some NXT talents.
Source: Wrestling Inc
WWE will hold a earnings call tomorrow & reveal the latest WWE Network subscriber count. Massive layoffs are expected. It is being mentioned that 10% of WWE employees will lose their jobs.
Source: Wrestling Inc
Vince Russo revealed on Twitter that he was officially done with TNA. Russo had been secretly working as a consultant for TNA. He was outed when he accidentally sent an email with creative instruction to Taz & PWInsider reporter Mike Johnson, which was intended for Mike Tenay.
Taz noted on Twitter earlier this week that he unfollowed Russo & wanted him to go away.
Source: Wrestling Inc
Earlier today UFC president Dana White sent out a tweet. In that tweet Dana White said that he had lunch with Anderson Silva and that the Diaz fight was done!
The fight is set to take place in Vegas on January 31st 2014. You can read more on the fight here http://at.ufc.com/zRgF
I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say the MMA fanbase collectively went themselves during this announcement. What team are you on TeamDiaz or TeamSilva? One things for sue this is going to be one hell of a fight.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
UFC fighter Joe Riggs, who recently signed back on to face Paulo Thiago in Brazil, has been removed from the fight due to his hand gun accidentally discharging on him. Riggs was going to be returning to the octagon for the first time since 2006.
UFC released the following statement:
“We were made aware that newly-signed UFC competitor Joe Riggs was involved in an unfortunate accident last night. While cleaning his permitted firearm ( a pistol), the gun discharged, injuring his hand & upper thigh. Riggs was transported to a nearby hospital in Arizona where he is being treated by physicians. We wish Joe a speedy recovery.”
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