TNA Running Out Of Time To Make A Deal, WWE Back In Play On A Potential TNA Sale

Source: WrestlingINC

WrestlingINC has noted before that WWE has had interest in purchasing the TNA, mainly for the tape library, and that a real offer did exist but it was described as an option if no other parties purchase the company. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio today that WWE is back in the picture in regards to the sale. Dixie Carter is able to sell to whoever she wants to and apparently things have become very complicated.

TNA is running out of time and at last word, there was still no deal for Billy Corgan to purchase the company. Corgan needs to make a deal to fund this Sunday’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view and next week’s TV tapings. When Corgan talked to ESPN this week, he still talked like a deal could be weeks away but Meltzer noted that a deal needs to be made before Friday as it’s the last business day before Sunday’s pay-per-view.

While WWE would mainly want the TNA tape library, they would likely keep a few wrestlers but the company would be done.

Update:

Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that he’s also heard more and more about Dixie Carter having talks with WWE about a potential sale over the last 5 days. It was noted this morning that the sale has become very complicated and Dixie can sell to whoever she wants to.

There’s still the chance that Billy Corgan can make a deal happen but even Johnson believes “the fuse on the TNA bomb is close to the end.” Johnson adds that something or someone is going to have to give soon and there’s no avoiding it.

Regardless of who becomes the new owners, it should be a very interesting week for TNA. Stay tuned to the site for the latest.

Cody Rhodes To Arrive In TNA At Bound For Glory (video)

Last night Cody Rhodes made his TNA Impact Wrestling TV debut in the promo video  below in which he says he will be at the TNA Bound for Glory pay-per-view on Sunday October 2.

Cody Can’t Use The ‘Rhodes’ Name In TNA While Wife Brandi Can, How TNA May Get Around It

Source: WrestlingINC

As noted, TNA posted a video of Cody Runnels, f.k.a. Cody Rhodes, teasing an appearance for tonight’s Impact Wrestling (most likely a video package since the show was taped).

TNA had also announced earlier this week that Cody’s wife Brandi, f.k.a. Eden in WWE ,had signed with the company and will be wrestling in the Knockouts division. She will be known as Brandi Rhodes, which WWE doesn’t own because she never used that name in WWE. However, as noted, Cody is not able to use the “Rhodes” last name because WWE has it registered. Cody had never used the “Rhodes” name as a wrestler before his WWE run since he started his career with them.

Dave Meltzer had first reported in The Wrestling Observer that Cody and Brandi were scheduled to do a program with Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis in TNA. Meltzer noted in the latest issue of the Observer that while Cody can’t currently use the Rhodes last name, they can bill Cody and Brandi as Cody & Brandi Rhodes for their mixed tag matches, since he will be going by “Cody” on television anyway.

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: 9/22/16

The following is set for tonight’s 9/22 TNA IMPACT Wrestling on POP TV:

The Grand Championship Tournament continues: Aron Rex vs. Eli Drake and Drew Galloway vs. Eddie Edwards

TNA Knockouts Champion Maria Kanellis holds a public workout

Tag Team Champions The Decay will send a warning to The Hardys

TNA X-Division Champion DJ Z vs. Trevor Lee

TNA is teasing that Cody Rhodes will make his TNA Debut tonight.

TNA Teases Cody Rhodes Impact Wrestling Debut 9/22/16

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

The TNA debut of Cody Rhodes will happen on tonight’s Impact Wrestling. TNA put out a teaser  to hype his first appearance.

TNA tweeted a video Wednesday that doesn’t show Cody’s face, but features a quick shot of his ring tattoo and text which reads, “All roads lead to Impact Wrestling.”

His wife Brandi Rhodes also inked a deal recently to wrestle for TNA, so the move makes senses.

Plus, since asking for his release, Cody has been very vocal about wanting to prove that he can be the superstar WWE never allowed him to be.  Looks like we’ll finally get an opportunity to see that.

Check out the teaser video below:

It’s Official – Brandi Rhodes Signs With TNA Impact Wrestling

TNA Impact Wrestling issued the following:

On Friday it was TMZ and TMZ Sports breaking the news that Brandi Rhodes had signed with Impact Wrestling. News spread all throughout the weekend and TMZ Sports even discussed this situation on Fox Sports 1. Earlier today the news became official.

Brandi Rhodes is a Knockout. In an exclusive interview with the voice of Impact Wrestling, Josh Mathews, Brandi talked about the process and how it feels to be a Knockout now competing on Thursday nights inside our six sided ring.

Brandi is no stranger to the bright lights of a thrilling wrestling event, but now Brandi will be in the action competing with the likes of Gail Kim, Madison Rayne, Sienna and Jade and looking to test herself against the best.

We look forward to the debut of Brandi Rhodes in the coming weeks on Impact Wrestling.

Former WWE Ring Announcer Reportedly Signing With TNA To Wrestle

Source: WrestlingINC

After parting ways with WWE earlier this year, Brandi Rhodes (f/k/a Eden), is reportedly joining TNA. Brandi is the wife of Cody Rhodes, who is reported to be competing for TNA sometime soon.

According to TMZ Sports, the former WWE ring announcer has signed a deal to wrestle for the promotion’s Knockouts division. No word yet on when she will be making herImpact Wrestling debut.

Brandi has been training at a wrestling school in Texas and even got physical with Crazy Mary Dobson at an independent show last week.

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: 9/15/16

The following is set for tonight’s 9/15 TNA Impact Wrestling on Pop TV:

The fallout from #DELETEorDECAY

Empty Arena Match: Rockstar Spud vs. Braxton Sutter

Impact Grand Championship Tournament Match: Eddie Edwards vs. Mahabali Shera

Aron Rex makes his TNA in-ring debut in a Impact Grand Championship Tournament Match

TNA Knockout Gone From The Company

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Source: WrestlingINC

TNA Knockout Rebel has left the company, according to PWInsider. Her deal reportedly expired and was not renewed. The former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader continues to work the indies.

Billy Corgan declares He’s In Negotiations To Buy TNA

Some news coming out of Prowrestlingsheet.com  Billy Corgan who is currently the president of TNA took to his official Facebook posting a video, at the 3:50 mark the rock legend discusses the on going rumors of him buying the company. He says

“The source that’s behind this particular story is also the source that once said I couldn’t afford to buy the company [TNA]. Which is pretty funny, because I’m actively engaged now in trying to buy the company. I’m not saying I will buy the company. I’m saying I’m trying to buy the company.”

Corgan hopes to build the company from the buttom up and not just in creative. Do you find this news surprising? Let us know in the comments below.