MMA Icon Reveal As #August1Warning Backfires As Fans Share Negative Reactions

From the silent crowd to the thousands of negative comments on multiple social media networks, Impact Wrestling was not expecting the growing backlash over the reveal of the person featured in numerous videos this past week.Tito Ortiz was revealed as the man behind the videos. However his reveal brought negative reactions almost from the very moment he walked out.

As has been the case, it appears that TNA Wrestling feels they can benefit from MMA talents. While it was fun and original going back to the Ken Shamrock days, wrestling fans have grown tired of  gimmick and they are letting it be known with colorful language and strongly worded comments on the company’s official video on YouTube as well as Dixie Carter’s Facebook page. In the wake of recent events TNA Wrestling could not have picked a worse time for this epic fail. Have to give props to the talent in and around the ring during the closing segment. They all tried their best to sell the reveal.

Impact Wrestling’s New #AskDixie Series Feature Debuts

ImpactWrestling.com has posted the first round of questions sent to Dixie Carter with the hashtag #AskDixie. View them below…

From: @XXRandomPersonX
@PhilipHunn1 @pipebomb1991 It is frustrating I know but I guess hang in and @TNADixie know what we want to see without hurtful comments

A. I have no problem with negative comments or constructive criticism, but the outrageous posts and bad language are a totally a different thing … especially with so many children paying attention on social media.

From: @ACorsair21
@TNADixie, it is blatantly obvious you are making or encouraging your roster to tweet about Rampage. I’m here to help when you’re ready #TNA

A. It’s very important for TNA talent to support each other and their individual separate projects outside of wrestling. They’ve supported EY with his Animal Planet show, Mickie James with her music, Gail Kim with her wedding TV special, etc. I think it’s great that we all support each other!

From: @T33GY813
@KingMoFH @jman61828 @TNADixie Rampage joining TNA def over shadowed King Mo joining.  Rampage is on TV In a storyline where’s King Mo?

A. We underestimated how long it would take Mo to recover from the complications he had following surgery.  By the time he was cleared to wrestle, he had to start training for his upcoming fights.  Rampage will fight a few major PPV events for Bellator, while King Mo is fighting more frequently in the tournaments. Hopefully, Mo will start training again right after his title fight, and we will see him in the ring soon.

From: @legendkiller855
@TNADixie quit bringing in all these MMA fighters. Your a wrestling company not the UFC.

A. People forget that King Mo is a wrestler, first and foremost. He won multiple medals (several gold medals) in The World Cup, Pan American Championships and US Championships, and a Division I All American.  Rampage began his career as a wrestler, too.  Rampage is a film star — both have big personalities, successful MMA careers and substantial national media attention within the sports world. They’ve never worked for our competitor , and they both want to do whatever it takes to dominate professional wrestling.  I’m open to anyone who fits that bill.  And, the fact that  Bellator CEO Björn Rebney and I  can work together and cross-promote is a great added benefit for Impact exposure outside of wrestling.

From: @WeirdyBeardyDMC
@TNADixie Do you look for wrestlers from all different countries?

A. Absolutely! As a matter of fact, right now we are looking closely at several wrestlers to be on IMPACT from countries that have never been represented on the show before. Stay tuned!

From @scottm1991
@HulkHogan @TNADixie when will we see information about fan interaction on the uk tour? @IMPACTWRESTLING @IMPACTOnTour

A. Glad you’re excited for it! Our UK promoters will announce details for Fan InterAction this month, and you will hear from me beforehand on ways to get a jump on being the first to purchase tickets.

From:@KidkashHolt
@TNADixie will there ever be another tna video game for ps3 Xbox etc and is there any chance you could sign Bill Goldberg?

A. I hope so! Our first game sold over one million copies worldwide. We are hopeful we’ll find the right partner for another video game soon. And regarding Bill, he is a great talent.  We would love to work with him one day.

From: @BigDawg801
@JeremyBorash We need the IMPACT Wrestling PodCast to be a permanent fixture! Enjoying it very much! @TNADixie @hemmepowered #TNA

A. So glad to hear it! We’ve had great response to the podcasts and hope to make them a regular, weekly event.

This Day In History: CM Punk Makes His WWE Debut

CM Punk made his WWE debut as part of WWE’s “ECW” program which capitalized on the talent of Extreme Championship Wrestling which had recently been purchased by the WWE. CM Punk made his debut on AUGUST 1, 2006

4th #August1Warning Video Mentions Goldberg

Yesterday Impact Wrestling released a fourth video in the series promoting #August1Warning. In the video the individual slams Goldberg saying he would have “Knocked his teeth out”.

Video Game Maker 2K Announces Special Edition Of WWE 2K14

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2K today announced that enigmatic WWE Superstar The Undertaker will be featured through the “Phenom Edition” of “WWE 2K14,” the forthcoming release in the WWE flagship video game franchise. Available for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, while supplies last, the “WWE 2K14 Phenom Edition” is scheduled to include the following items:

  • Exclusive tin coffin box;
  • Exclusive collectible art card personally autographed by The Undertaker;
  • Exclusive Undertaker playable character: “American Badass”;
  • Exclusive Undertaker-themed controller skin;
  • “WWE Undertaker – The Streak”: Disc #1 (on Blu-Ray/DVD);
  • Access to “WWE 2K14” global pre-order offer: Ultimate Warrior playable character;
  • Copy of “WWE 2K14” video game.

“The Deadman. The Lord of Darkness. The American Badass. The Phenom. In every aspect of his career, The Undertaker has commanded the admiration and respect of WWE fans and newcomers alike for more than two decades,” said Chris Snyder, Senior Director of Marketing at 2K.  “His unequivocal legacy will be fully realized in the ‘WWE 2K14 Phenom Edition’ and is a must-have item for any collector.”

With captivating ring entrances and looming, omnipresent appeal, The Undertaker is WWE’s longest-tenured current Superstar and holder of several WWE titles throughout his storied 20-year career. He is best known for his unrivaled winning streak at WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest event of the year, where he boasts a 21-0 record. Whether he took on Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior early in his career, aligned in tag team competition with his brother Kane, delivered career-defining matches against WWE Superstar Triple H and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels or squared off against his most recent WrestleMania opponent CM Punk, The Undertaker is responsible for some of WWE’s most prolific and memorable moments.

Impact Wrestling Signs New International Television Deal

SONY SIX – India’s Premier Sports Entertainment Channel acquires broadcasting rights to TNA Wrestling’s full catalog of programming

The channel will exclusively air more than 500 hours of wrestling content across key Asian markets

Mumbai, July 2013: Further expanding its bouquet of international sporting events, SONY SIX, India’s premier sports entertainment channel, has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights to Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling across the Indian Sub-continent.

SONY SIX will now air all of the best TNA Wrestling programming every week including IMPACT WRESTLING, Xplosion, Greatest Matches and Unfinished Business, along with four episodic Pay Per View programs and eight One Night Only specials throughout the year.

TNA Wrestling is one of the leading brands in the world of sports and entertainment, providing high excitement action across the globe. TNA is the home of ‘The Immortal’ Hulk Hogan, ‘The Icon’ Sting, ‘The Charismatic Enigma’ Jeff Hardy, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Bully Ray, Magnus, AJ Styles, Gail Kim, TNA Knockouts Champion Mickie James and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Chris Sabin.

This acquisition strengthens the diverse sports offering by SONY SIX further.

On acquiring the rights, Mr. Man Jit Singh CEO, MSM said, “Wrestling is considered one of the ancient sports in the world and India with Kushti has a storied tradition in wrestling. India’s recent success in International Wrestling has attracted the youth in India and also captured the imagination and interest of audiences across the country. Given this national interest in the sport, we are proud to have acquired TNA Wrestling as one of our premium international sporting events. TNA Wrestling has garnered immense viewership internationally and we believe this association further reiterates SONY SIX’s commitment to airing high impact alternative sports in India.”

Commenting on this new initiative Mr. N P Singh COO, MSM added, “SONY SIX will now offer fans more than 500 hours of exciting original wrestling content every year. TNA Wrestling is a global phenomenon, producing exclusive entertainment for more than 5 million viewers in 14 languages each week and seen in more than 120 countries across the world. We at SONY SIX look forward to building on this fascinating sport in the years to come”

Speaking about the partnership with SONY SIX, TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter said, “Everyone at TNA is thrilled at this exciting venture with SONY SIX that will open up new horizons across all of India. The Indian Sub-continent is home to some of the most passionate and dedicated wrestling fans on the planet – and they now have more than 500 hours of the very best in professional wrestling to enjoy. SONY SIX is the perfect partner for us, thanks to their impressive and diverse range of sporting events, and we can’t wait to debut.”

With Mixed Martial Arts and now wrestling introduced into the bouquet of international sports content, SONY SIX will truly broadcast the best of both worlds by providing the finest action packed holistic entertainment programs for the audiences.

TNA Wrestling is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in events, products, numerous TV properties, merchandise and music, as well as, the management and promotion of professional wrestlers.

TNA produces numerous weekly TV programs, monthly PPV events and more than 100 live shows a year. The product is the world’s most innovative experience in professional wrestling and is broadcast in more than 120 countries. The events see the company’s biggest stars perform for the sport’s most passionate audiences. Annual mainstays like March’s “Lockdown,” June’s “Slammiversary” and October’s “Bound for Glory” anchor the lineup, but each show delivers the best TNA has to offer.

Sony SIX, India’s Premier Sports Entertainment Channel is owned and operated by MSM India. The company is well known to exclusively broadcast some of the world’s largest as well as renowned international sporting properties like The Pepsi IPL, UEFA EURO 2016, Qualifiers for UEFA EURO 2016, Qualifiers for 2014 & 2018 FIFA World Cup, Scottish Professional Football League, The NBA and The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Since its inception, the channel has successfully managed to target the youth of India through a mix of sports and entertainment.

Randy Orton Attacker “Wannabe Wrestler” – Releases Video Explaining His Actions

The individual who gave Randy Orton a low-blow before being pulled out of the ring by security is reportedly a “wannabe” wrestler has made a video explaining his actions. The fan was identified as 20-year-old Tshepo Sekhabi by eNCA.com. WWE issued a statement to eNCA.com, stating that Orton suffered an injured groin from the incident and is considering pressing charges.

Watch the video

“Total Divas” Episode 2 Preview Clip

Eva Marie is trying to find the quickest way to climb the ladder to get to the top in the WWE. The newbie has a proposal for Curtis Hussey AKA Fandango.

Preview For This Week’s “Total Divas” Episode

On this week’s episode of “Total Divas” Diva-in-training Eva Marie tries to fast-track her way up the WWE ladder; the Bella Twins vacation with John Cena and Daniel Bryan; Trinity and Ariane deal with a wardrobe malfunction.

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The first official episode of Inside the squared circle with Nessa

So I actually made this video last night but my phone was having problems uploading it, nevertheless here it is. I hope y’all enjoy my thoughts opinions and rambling. Love you all. Catch you on the flip side

-Nessa