Category: Impact

Scarlett Bordeaux Comments On Being Grabbed And Groped By Fan At AAA Event

At Saturday night’s AAA event, Impact Wrestling star Scarlett Bordeaux was groped by a fan during her match. What happened was while she was getting back up from her feet, a fan at ringside grabbed her from behind. The footage of the incident was shared by Luchablog on Twitter, which you can watch below:

Bordeaux was in a six-woman tag match with Lady Shani and Taya Valkyrie and opponents Chik Tormenta, La Hiedra, and Tessa Blanchard.

After watching the footage because while the matched happened she didn’t notice, Bordeaux commented about the incident. She thanked Lady Shani who was the one that pulled her away from the fan. There was security near.

Bordeaux wrote: “It is NEVER okay to touch a performer without their consent. I didn’t realize what happened until I watched the footage afterwards being so in the moment after a dive with my back turned otherwise I would have reacted much differently. Thnx to @LadyShaniAAA for having my back.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling Preview 6/14/19

Scheduled for tonight’s Impact, airing on Pursuit and Twitch 10 ET/9 C.

* Michael Elgin vs. Willie Mack

* Havok is Back: She returned with a bang in a cloud of smoke with Father James Mitchell by her side and Havok is back as a Knockout on IMPACT Wrestling. Every single Knockout on the roster needs to take notice of what is happening now that Havoc has returned.

* Jordynne Grace vs. Madison Rayne

* RVD & Sabu vs. The North

Tyrus Reportedly Kicked Off Fox Nation Show Due To Sexual Harassment Complaint

Former WWE and TNA performer Tyrus, f.k.a Brodus Clay, was reportedly removed from his Fox Nation show, Un-PC, due to a sexual-harassment complaint filed by co-host Britt McHenry.

The Daily Beast reported that McHenry was sent numerous unsolicited text messages by Tyrus. Tyrus, whose real name is George Murdoch, allegedly sent such texts to McHenry which contained lewd and sexual statements.

Tyrus originally co-hosted Un-PC with Britt McHenry before being moved to his own show called NUFFSAID after ‘a personal dispute’ had occurred between he and McHenry in April. Tyrus was questioned by The Hollywood Reporter‘s Jeremy Barr via Twitter about the incident to which Tyrus responded, ‘No comment and don’t message me again’.

According to two sources who previously were employed by Fox News, Tyrus had a history of making jokes and comments in politically incorrect nature, adding that his sense of humor is considered to be ‘wild’. It was said by others with knowledge of Tyrus’s professional environment that he had a long history of acting outwardly angry towards crew members.

As of now, Tyrus has not made any statement on the incident. Co-host and complaintee McHenry has yet to comment either.

Tyrus was released by the WWE in 2014. Following his release, he began a four year stint with TNA Wrestling before finally transitioning into a political commentator role with Fox News.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling Preview 6/7/19

Scheduled for tonight’s Impact, airing on Pursuit and Twitch 10 ET/9 C.

* Taya Valkyerie vs. Rosemary w/Su Yung

* Impact Tag Team Championship: (C) LAX vs. The Rascalz

* Fallah Bahh & Scarlett Bordeaux vs. oVe (Jake Crist & Dave Crist

* Sami Callihan & Mad Man Fulton in action

* Kiera Hogan vs. Jordynne Grace

Eli Drake Announces Departure From Impact Wrestling, Backstage Notes

Former Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion Eli Drake announced on Twitter yesterday that he is a free agent, taking bookings via Bookelidrake@gmail.com.

“After 4 years with Impact Wrestling, some ups, some downs, I would like to thank them for the overall great experience. Through those years, I had the fortune of carrying 3 different title belts, having my own talk show (Fact of Life), and was always given the trust to craft my own promos, virtually from day 1. I appreciate the chance that was taken on me and the trust I was given, as well as the friends and experiences I gained along the way. I wish Impact Wrestling nothing but continued success and growth going forward. Today, I am OFFICIALLY a FREE AGENT,” the statement read.

Drake and Impact recently agreed on a settlement regarding his termination and his non-compete clause, which paved the way for Tuesday’s announcement on being a free agent, according to PWInsider. Drake is now free to sign a deal with any wrestling promotion.

Despite issues between the two sides back in April, it sounds like the split was on somewhat good terms. PWInsider noted that one Impact executive told them, “We are happy to have the issue resolved and we wish Eli Drake well going forward.”

It was reported in early April that Drake had been released from his Impact contract on April 7, weeks before it was to expire on May 31, and that Impact officials were looking to stop him from signing with any other promotions by pursuing a breach of contract claim. It was also reported that Drake had heat from the company for speaking out against intergender wrestling.

Drake’s first post-Impact booking has been announced for the Championship Wrestling From Hollywood promotion on Father’s Day – Sunday, June 16 from The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. Drake will do battle with UWN TV Champion Scorpio Sky and Eric Watts in a Triple Threat.

Drake had a Twitter exchange today with former Impact executive John Gaburick, who returned to work for WWE after leaving Impact in late 2017.

Gaburick responded to Drake’s Twitter statement and wrote, “Nice job kid. Class.”

Drake responded, ” Thank you, sir. I appreciate you. Thank you for the opportunity.”

There were rumors on Drake talking with WWE earlier this year, but that was never confirmed. We will keep you updated on any potential interest from WWE or AEW.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact World Champion Brian Cage Almost Worked AEW Double Or Nothing

Impact World Heavyweight Champion Brian Cage almost worked the recent All Elite Wrestling Double Or Nothing pay-per-view.

Cage was backstage in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Arena for Double Or Nothing and was prepared to wrestle, according to PWInsider. Impact officials found out Cage was there, contacted him and informed him that he could not appear due to his contract with the promotion.

There’s no word yet on what Cage would have done at Double Or Nothing, but it would have been a surprise appearance. Impact creative team member Tommy Dreamer worked the Casino Battle Royale on the Double Or Nothing “Buy In” pre-show, but he’s not under contract to any promotion.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/31/19

Scheduled for tonight’s Impact, airing on Pursuit and Twitch 10 ET/9 C.

* Johnny Impact & Michael Elgin vs. Rich Swann & Willie Mack

* Street Fight: Eddie Edwards vs. Killer Kross

* Glen Gilbertti vs. Tessa Blanchard

* Tommy Dreamer, RVD & Sabu vs. Moose & The North (Ethan Page & Josh Alexander)

* Desi Hit Squad vs. The Deaners

* Health update on Impact World Champion Brian Cage

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/24/19

Scheduled for tonight’s Impact, airing on Pursuit and Twitch 10 ET/9 C.

* RVD vs. Tommy Dreamer

* Sami Calliahn vs. Fallah Bahh

* Impact Knockouts Championship: (C) Taya Valkyrie vs. Madison Rayne

* Impact World Tag Team Championship: (C) LAX vs. The North

* Glenn Gilbertti in action

* Ace Austin vs. Dez vs. Rohit Raju vs. Petey Williams

 

Impact Wrestling Preview 5/17/19

Scheduled for tonight’s Impact airing on Pursuit and Twitch.

* RVD Returns To The 2300 Arena In South Philly

* Knockouts Battle Royal

* Glen Gilbertti Returns

* Killer Kross vs. Eddie Edwards

* X-Division Champion Rich Swann vs. Michael Elgin

* First-Ever Demon Collar Match: Rosemary vs. Su Yung

Killer Kross Reportedly Requests His Release From Impact Wrestling

Killer Kross reportedly requested his release from Impact Wrestling, according to Mike Johnson of PWInsider.

According to the report, Kross had signed a multi-year deal with the company last year that pays him per date. Kross was reportedly unhappy with the financial aspects of the deal, and tried to renegotiate a guaranteed contract worth six-figures per year based on what he feels his value is outside of the company. Kross apparently also has some issues with creative, but the main concern was financial.

Impact reportedly felt that Kross was offered the deal when he wasn’t very well known and he became a star on their platform. They apparently countered with a new restructured three-year deal, however it was “well below” the six-figures that Kross was requesting. Kross turned down the deal and requested his release last week. It was noted that the release was not granted, and Impact has no plans to let him go. Johnson added that the relationship between Kross and Impact remains professional.

During an interview with Interactive Wrestling Radio earlier this year, Kross discussed signing with Impact over WWE.

“Everything happens for a reason,” Kross said. “I don’t say this in a negative way but I don’t think people in WWE internally or the fan base would have had any idea how to receive this character if I had went there first with it. That has a lot to do with their general platform and their presentation. I don’t think they would have known how to implement this character.

“…Maybe one day there will be a time and a place for this guy on that stage. But, [Impact] is the perfect place to be doing this.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.