F4Wonline.com published an interview with former TNA Knockout Tara. Here are some highlights from the interview:

The current direction women’s wrestling is taking:

“I like the direction that the Divas are heading. I also think there are a lot of talented females on the indy scene that could shine in TNA. I’m not sure that I understand what direction they are heading. They say never say never in this business. But I’m comfortable saying I will never return to TNA. I feel like I am still in peak physical condition. I still am able to have great matches. I would like to continue to wrestle, but my plate is full right now. We are looking at more locations for the restaurant. We are looking to expand our brand. I have an offer on the table outside of wrestling that I’m considering. There is also a group that has approached me about starting a wrestling organization. I am blessed to be in the position that I am in right now. I’m considering my next move, and for the time being, I won’t be taking any more Indy appearances outside of those I’ve already committed to.”

Her release from TNA:

“It was a surprise to me. I went to TNA because I wanted to work with some of the great female wrestlers that I hadn’t faced like Kong, ODB, and Sarita. TNA has definitely shifted their focus as far as the women’s division. It was really my love of wrestling that kept me going. I didn’t think it was the right fit for me anymore. My contract was up in a month or two. They knew I wasn’t going to re-sign. First, they had the travel guy call me and tell me I was released. Then Dixie called me later that day and said that it was a financial thing, and they knew I was ready to jump ship anyway. I think the classy thing to do would have been to give me the opportunity to quit rather than getting released. But at the end of the day, everyone got what they wanted.”

via Tara Says She Will Never Return To TNA, Talks About How Her Departure Happened And More – WrestlingInc.com.

Two talents have been removed from TNA Wrestling’s official roster page as Devon and SoCal Val are no longer listed.

Devon was removed from television on Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling as the show concluded with the accomplished tag team wrestler being forced out of the organization. He was pinned in a 10-man tag team match between the Main Event Mafia and Aces and Eights carrying a stipulation that the wrestler who took the fall would be prohibited from appearing on television.

Val announced her departure from the organization on Thursday evening via Twitter, writing, “Thank u #ImpactWrestling ,the lockerroom & esp the fans for 9 wonderful years. No longer w the company. Really excited 2 see what’s NEXT!”

Meanwhile, Brooke Hogan remains listed on the page despite reports that she was released from her contract with the organization

via Two Talents Officially Removed From TNA Roster, Is Brooke Hogan Still With The Company? – WrestlingInc.com.

For two consecutive days, Howard Stern has played clips of the Impact Wrestling Podcast with Jeremy Borash and Christy Hemme, where the “It Factor” Bobby Roode has engaged in a bitter verbal war with long time Stern guest, Eric “the Actor” Lynch.

“I can’t stand him.  He’s every time he’s on Stern it is like nails on a chalk board.  And then that idiot Borash brings him backstage as an invited guest and all he does is hang around the knockouts locker room waiting for something to drop on the floor so he can pick it up and sniff it, or lurking around looking for free t-shirts.  He shouldn’t be invited anywhere.  He’s a moron.” Roode tells ImpactWrestling.com.

Eric has responded by going on record as saying he would never cheat like Roode has, and judging by his slow start in the BFG Series, and the success of James Storm, Bobby Roode was really the weak link of Beer Money.

Roode has invited Eric to Bound For Glory in San Diego.   Will he take him up on his offer?  Stay tuned!

via Audio Exclusive: Howard Stern talks Bobby Roode.

Officially announced for next week’s live episode of Impact Wrestling in Cleveland, Ohio, are four “Bound For Glory Series” matches, the return of Hulk Hogan, and AJ Styles addressing his actions in recent months. Here is the official preview for the show:

Next Thursday on IMPACT: “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan returns | LIVE from Cleveland, OH

Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c – LIVE from Cleveland, Ohio at the Wolstein Center! Make sure to set your DVR so you don’t miss any of the action!

– Thursday’s major IMPACT will feature the return of “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan, who no doubt plans to deal with new World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray and the Aces and Eights! After what Bully Ray did this past week, will all hell break loose when Hogan and Bully Ray come face to face? Don’t miss it on IMPACT!

– The Main Event Mafia will also be on IMPACT! This past week they scored a major victory over The Aces and Eights, and also eliminated Aces member Devon from TNA! With the Aces on the defensive, will The Mafia continue their assault on Thursday as the war for power continues between the two groups?

– Plus, will we hear from AJ Styles, who surprised everyone by stepping up and siding with the Mafia this past week to battle The Aces? What changed AJ’s attitude? After months of walking his own path, will AJ explain his actions? Don’t miss it!

FOUR HUGE “Bound For Glory Series” bouts are scheduled for Thursday as the road to the final four begins! Who will ultimately win a shot at the World Title at October’s Bound For Glory epic event? BFG Series matches on Thursday are:

– “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy vs. Magnus of the Main Event Mafia

– AJ Styles vs. Bobby Roode

– Austin Aries vs. Christopher Daniels

– Hernandez vs. Kazarian

via Preview Next Week’s Impact – Four Matches Announced, Hogan Returns, Styles Speaks – WrestlingInc.com.