Category: Impact

Referee Earl Hebner To Be Inducted Into TNA Hall Of Fame

TNA announced on their website, impactwrestling.com, that longtime WWE nad TNA referee Earl Hebner will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame. Hebner becomes the first referee inducted into the Hall of Fame of nay major professional wrestling promotion.

Hebner’s Hall of Fame induction will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3 during the road To Bound For Glory Tour Event in Salem, VA, the night before TNA’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view. Hebner is the most famous referee in professional wrestling. He will be inducted by TNA Senior Producer and Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan.

On Sunday, Oct. 4, during TNA’s biggest night of the year, the Bound For Glory pay-per-view event, a special segment will be dedicated to Earl’s TNA Hall of Fame induction and will feature career highlights and portions of his induction ceremony from the previous night.

“Earl Hebner is not only one of the most recognizable personalities in professional wrestling, his passion for the sport, in-ring management skills, and ability to entertain audiences has set the standard by which all professional wrestling referees are measured,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “It is an honor to have Earl as part of the TNA family and as the newest member of the illustrious TNA Hall of Fame.”

“When I received the call from John Gaburick (TNA’s Executive Vice President of Television and Talent Relations) and he told me I am being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame, I was stunned and my eyes welled up with tears,” said Hebner. “I’ve been working for 37 years for this incredible honor. It is rare for a referee in any sport to be recognized in this way, and I am proud TNA is recognizing me as the first referee to ever be inducted into a professional wrestling Hall of Fame.”

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: TNA VS GFW 9/16/15

Lethal Lockdown Match for control of TNA: Team TNA (Drew Galoway, Lashley & The Wolves) VS Team GFW (Jeff Jarrett, Chris Mordetzky, Sonjay Dutt & Brian Myers)

Knockouts Championship: (C) Brooke VS Gail Kim VS Awesome Kong VS Lei’D Tapa (GFW)

Abyss VS Mahabali Shera

An extreme makeover for EC3’s new personal assistant Jeff Hardy

Jeff Jarrett No Longer A Minority Owner In TNA

PWInsider reports that the recent deal that saw Jeff Jarrett return to TV storylines in TNA included Dixie Carter buying Jarrett out of his minority ownership of TNA. The deal also included Jarrett’s Hall of Fame induction, promotion for Global Force Wrestling and GFW having the rights to book TNA talents.

PWInsider notes that the Jarrett deal was put together just a few days before the Jarretts cut their Impact Wrestling promo back in June. The deal was precipitated by TNA and allows for both sides to part ways on good terms. Dixie and parent company Panda Energy get complete ownership of the company while Jarrett gets bought out and receives some perks for GFW. TNA can now make any moves they want without having to worry about Jarrett’s minority shares coming back to get in the way.

Source: PWInsider via WrestlingINC.com

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: 9/9/15 TNA VS GFW

Lethal Lockdown Captain Lumberjack Match: Drew Galloway (TNA) VS Chris “The Adonis” Mordetzky (GFW) – Winner earns man advantage for Lethal Lockdown

Jeff Hardy becomes EC3’s personal assistant.

Knockouts Championship: (C) Brooke VS Gail Kim

EC3 & Tyrus VS Matt Hardy & Rockstar Spud

The Beautiful People are back!

Kurt Angle Not Re-Signing With TNA After Contract Expires This Year

Kurt Angle was interviewed by Mark Madden Pittsburgh radio station 105.9 The X. Angle stated that he would not be re-signing with TNA when his contract expires at the end of the year. Angle noted that while he is not going to re-sign with TNA, he’s not going to pursue a WWE return either. However, Angle did that he was open to a final match in WWE, but plans to take time off next year before deciding what he wants to do next.

The full interview can be heard at iHeart.com

Source: WrestlingINC.com

 

Karen Jarrett Has Heated Words On The Hostile Takeover Of TNA (Video)

From TNA’s website impactwrestling.com:

The team at Global Force Wrestling caught up with Karen Jarrett to get a few comments from her regarding the hostile corporate takeover as seen on last week’s edition of IMPACT WRESTLING.

Karen says in part:

“There is no hostile corporate takeover! we are taking back what belongs to my husband, Jeff Jarrett.”

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: 9/2/15 – TNA VS GFW

Global Force Wrestling’s founder Jeff Jarrett begins his Corporate Hostile Takeover of TNA

TNA World Heavyweight Championship: (C) EC3 w/Tyrus VS Matt Hardy w/Jeff Hardy: If Hardy loses, Jeff Hardy has to work for EC3

King of the Mountain Championship: (C) PJ Black (GFW) VS Booby Roode

Velvet Sky speaks her mind and calls out the Dollhouse.

 

 

Jeff Jarrett Sent A Video To TNA

Global Force Wrestling Founder Jeff Jarrett sent a video to TNA and he seems to be very happy with the status of his “Corporate Hostile Takeover” of TNA. Jarrett states in part:

“Last Wednesday night, that’s just the tip of the iceberg, we’re just getting things going. you tune in this Wednesday, Destination America, IMPACT WRESTLING soon to be called Global Force Wrestling on Wednesday Nights. Check it out, I have a few surprises up my sleeve and it’s going to get real, real exciting.”

Source: impactwrestling.com

 

Bram Released From Jail On Bond, Details Of His Arrest

TNA star Bram (Thomas Latimer) was arrested for domestic battery and false imprisonment on Sunday in Gulfport, Florida.

Latimer was released today on $5000 bond for the domestic battery by strangulation charge, and another $1000 bond for the false imprisonment charge.

WWE Diva Charlotte who is still legally married to Latimer was not the woman involved in the incident. Charlotte and Latimer split a few months ago.

Below are details of his arrest, courtesy of the Gulfport Police Department:

Professional Wrestler Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

Gulfport, FL – On 8/30 at approximately 6:00 AM, officers responded to a call about a disturbance in an apartment at 3205 58th Street South. There they encountered Thomas R. Latimer and a woman who identified herself as his girlfriend.

The officers observed evidence indicative of a physical altercation, and their investigation revealed that after the couple had been arguing, the woman felt threatened and sought refuge in her bedroom.

Latimer followed her into the bedroom, closed the door, and refused to allow her to leave. He then pushed the woman onto the bed and was holding her down by the neck.

Latimer, who is a wrestler with TNA Impact Wrestling, was charged with domestic battery by strangulation and false imprisonment. Both are felony charges, and he is currently being held in the Pinellas County Jail.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Mugshot Photo Courtesy of WFLA.com

TNA Star & Husband To WWE Diva Charlotte Arrested & Suspended

TNA announced today that Bram (Thomas Latimer), who is married to WWE Diva Charlotte, the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, has been arrested and suspended indefinitely until the situation is resolved.

Bram was arrested on Sunday at condo in the Gulfport, Florida area at 8:30am and charged with one count of domestic battery by strangulation, and one count of false imprisonment.

Bram is currently in jail awaiting his court date. No word yet on bond and no word yet if Charlotte was involved. WWE was in Florida this weekend and is in Tampa, Florida tonight for RAW.