Category: Impact

Mick Foley & Jeff Hardy To Donate Their Brains For CTE Research

Source: WrestlingINC

We mentioned a couple of weeks ago that WWE Hall of Famer and former WWE and WCW Champion Kevin Nash was going to donate his brain to help CTE research after his death and Rob Van Dam will also donate his brain. Now, Mick Foley and Jeff Hardy have also joined in on the cause.

In an interview that WrestlingINC.com  published earlier, former WWE and TNA world champion Jeff Hardy said that he’s only aware of about two or three concussions that he’s had, but still wants to donate his brain to the research cause.

In addition, WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley mentioned on Twitter that he’s also donating his brain, and that former WWE Superstar Chris Nowinski talked him into doing it. Nowinski had his career ended due to concussions over ten years ago.

TNA Impact Wrestling Live On POP TV Tonight – Preview: 3/15/16 – Jeff Hardy Returns

Jeff Hardy Returns looking for revenge!

Eric Young VS Jeff Hardy

TNA world Heavyweight Championship: (C) Matt Hardy VS EC3

“The Miracle” Mike Bennett & Maria Kanellis VS Drew Galloway & Gail Kim

Going into tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling, TNA posted this video showing Eli Drake tampered with Grado’s “Feast or Fired” briefcase:

 

Why Is Mr. Anderson No Longer Working With TNA?

Source: WrestlingINC

As noted, Mr. Anderson revealed that he is no longer working with TNA at a recent indie event. Video of Anderson saying “f–k TNA” is below.

Anderson last appeared for TNA at their Bethlehem, PA TV tapings and according to PWInsider, Anderson was released due to his behavior that took place that week.

ProWrestlingSheet.com reports that Anderson was released from TNA after he failed a drug test … and multiple backstage sources tell us it was given to him after he appeared to be under the influence during a match.

Sources with knowledge of the situation tell us the match against Eric Young was supposed to air on January 19th, but Anderson looked so bad in the ring they had to remove it from the show.

ProWrestlingSheet.com was  told he was immediately forced to take a drug test backstage, then sent home.

Mr. Anderson Announces TNA Departure

Source: WrestlingINC

As seen in the video below, former two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion Mr. Anderson announced that he is no longer with TNA.

“I don’t work for TNA anymore, so I agree with you, f–k TNA!,” Anderson exclaimed.

Anderson has been working on and off for TNA since January of 2010.

As of this writing, Anderson remains in the Roster section of TNA’s official website, however so does Austin Aries, who wrestled on last night’s episode of WWE NXT.

 

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: 3/8/16

The Kurt Angle Farewell Tour comes to an end: Kurt Angle VS Lashley

TNA Tag Team Championship: (C’s) The Wolves VS Beer Money

TNA Knockouts championship: (C) Gail Kim VS Jade

King of the Mountain Championship – KOTM Match: (C) Eric Young VS Jimmy Havok VS Damo VS Will Ospreay VS Bram

 

TNA Officially Announces Return To The Impact Zone

TNA is returning to the Impact Zone next week for the first time since July 2015. TNA officially announced the next set of Impact Wrestling tapings. TNA Issued the following:

IMPACT WRESTLING RETURNS TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO MARCH 15 – 19

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL TELEVISION EVENTS MARCH 15 EVENT BROADCAST LIVE ON POP

WHAT:
Be part of the adrenaline-pumping action March 15–19 as the Stars and Knockouts of IMPACT WRESTLING return to the backlot at Universal Studios in Orlando for five days of televised events, including flagship IMPACT WRESTLING, Xplosion and One Night Only.

The Tuesday, March 15 event will be a LIVE broadcast of IMPACT WRESTLING on Pop.

WHEN:
Tuesday, March 15 through Saturday, March 19

Shows each night begin at 7 p.m. ET
Doors open at 6 p.m. ET

A special matinee show will take place Thursday, March 17 at 1 p.m. ET
Doors for the matinee will open at Noon ET

WHERE:
Sound Stage 20, located on the backlot at Universal Studios in Orlando.

TICKETS:
Admission to the event is FREE.

A limited number of VIP experiences are available for $99 at ShopTNA.com

Each VIP Experience includes a VIP credential, premium seating, commemorative event poster and a nightly meet-and-greet photo and autograph session with a select IMPACT WRESTLING Star or Knockout.

WHO:
IMPACT WRESTLING features a diverse roster of professional athletes and entertainers including Jeff and Matt Hardy, Ethan Carter III (EC3), Bobby Lashley, Drew Galloway, Eric Young, Bobby Roode, James Storm, the best female wrestlersin the world – the TNA Knockouts – led by Gail Kim, as well as the high-flying X-Division, including Tigre Uno.

News On TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings In Orlando

Source: WrestlingINC

TNA was scheduled to return to Orlando, Florida for more Impact Wrestling tapings from March 12th through March 15th. Those tapings will now run from March 15th through March 20th, according to PWInsider.

Right now TNA is looking at broadcasting Impact Wrestling live on Tuesday, March 15th.

TNA will also be taping One Night Only pay-per-view events that week and they have already started reaching out to non-TNA performers.

With the tapings less than two weeks away, it’s worth noting that some TNA talents still haven’t received travel information. On a related note, some TNA talents are still waiting to be paid from the last set of tapings in the UK but word is that they will receive checks this week.

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: 3/1/16

Tonight on Impact Wrestling:

Kurt Angle Farewell Tour continues: Kurt Angle Week March 1-8

Kurt Angle VS Bobby Roode

KOTM Championship: (C) Eric Young VS Damo

Drew Galloway VS “The Miracle” Mike Bennett w/Maria Kanellis

What is Jimmy Havoc’s History with Rosemary?

TNA Is Looking For Investors

Source: WrestlingINC

It was reported that TNA Wrestling is looking for more investors. PWInsider has answered some of the questions as it relates to why this is happening.

TNA has been forced to cut back on both office space and talent that was scheduled for the UK tour. They’re unable to grow in the state they’re in, and while they’ll tread water, it won’t be profitable in the long run.

TNA is said to have a five-year plan in order, and a partner taking a percentage of the company will aid in making that a reality. The TV deals are helping keep TNA going, but Dixie Carter wants to be a “player.” It’s also said that it is believed Dixie Carter would consider an offer to buy the company outright for the right price. Carter has outright rejected several offers in the past.

Panda Energy still technically owns TNA, but they aren’t funding the company and also aren’t involved in any operations, with this being the case since about when Jeff Jarrett’s stake was bought out last year.

A source told Wrestling Inc that Josh Mathews will actually be in meetings this week with multimedia startups in relation to this.

Davey Richards To Be Out Of Action For Several Months After Knee Surgery

Source: WrestlingINC

We noted earlier this month that one half of the current TNA Tag Team Champions The Wolves, Davey Richards suffered a knee injury on January 31 at an Impact Wrestling taping in Birmingham, England.

Richards underwent reconstructive knee surgery last week to repair a torn ACL. Richards will likely be out of action until somewhere between mid-August and November, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Richards recently signed a new guaranteed deal with the company, so there’s no real pressure for him to return early.