Category: Impact

Backstage Update On Ethan Carter III Returning To WWE And If He Can Keep His EC3 Name, Rumble Appearance?, Lashley – WWE

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It’s now confirmed that Ethan Carter III (Michael Hutter) will be returning to WWE soon, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter . It’s possible that EC3 will use the same name in WWE as he does own the rights to it. He previously used the Derrick Bateman name in WWE.

Regarding a possible WWE return for Bobby Lashley, it’s still believed that he will be returning to the company as some have expected it to happen for months but there’s been no confirmation like there has with EC3.

A Royal Rumble appearance for EC3 is possible as he’s now able to sign with any promotion he wants following the Impact Wrestling departure. As Raj noted before, EC3 was recently pulled from a Renegade Wrestling Revolution indie event in Houston, TX on the day of the Rumble. The promotion noted on Facebook that EC3 pulled out of the show due to a private family matter. They wrote, “Unfortunately it is a private family matter. He is ok just has to be with family. But don’t be discouraged there isn’t shortage of talent on this card”

Lashley could appear at the Rumble as well but it would take Impact officials giving approval to WWE.

Source: WrestlingINC

UPDATE:

EC3 was seen at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando this week, according to PWInsider.

Sienna Hospitalized During Recent Impact TV Tapings

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Impact wrestler Sienna has revealed that she was hospitalized during the recent set of TV tapings due to a blood clot in each of her lungs.

The former Knockouts Champion tweeted, “I went to the hospital during tapings suspecting a displaced rib or collapsed lung. Turns out I have a blood clot in each lung.”

Adding, “I won’t be wrestling right now, but I’m still making appearances, raising money for the Undie Run… & judging everyone in this hospital. ”

No word on at this time on how long she’ll be out of action.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Laurel Van Ness Granted Release From Impact Wrestling

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Another Impact Wrestling departure has occurred, as Laurel Van Ness announced that she’s been granted her release from the company.

Van Ness aka Chelsea Green tweeted saying, “I have been granted my release, am excited for the future, and I can’t wait to see what 2018 holds.”

She also wrote: “THANK YOU Impact Wrestling. I will always be grateful for the opportunities I received, and the people who had faith in me. Thanks to everyone both in front of, and behind the camera, the production team, and most importantly my fellow Knockouts. I have grown as a wrestler, and a performer because of the amazing locker room at Impact.”

Green was signed to a contract in 2016 but really began to take off as a character the following year due to her messy, not married, drunken, maniacal bride gimmick.

According to Squared Circle Sirens, Van Ness asked for her release back in November.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

EC3 & Bobby Lashley Gone From Impact Wrestling?

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After over four years with Impact Wrestling, EC3 seems to be done with the company — and his character was written out of storylines during last night’s TV taping.

Sources say Carter’s deal expires between now and the next set of tapings in April, so he was officially written off the program. It’s unclear when the actual date of expiration is on the contract, but the Wrestling Observer reports that he doesn’t intend to re-sign.

As we previously reported, EC3 filed documents to trademark his name last month.

For those who don’t recall, Ethan previously worked in WWE as Derrick Bateman. He was released in 2013 and re-invented himself in TNA, becoming one of the most popular acts on the roster. According to sources, WWE officials have been extremely interested in bringing him back to the company in the past … but it’s unclear if any recent talks have occurred.

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Former World champ Bobby Lashley said goodbye to the crowd at  Impact Wrestling TV taping this past weekend and he seems to be done with the company.

According to those in attendance, Lashley lost his final match to recent signee Brian Cage … then, as he walked to the back, Bobby waved goodbye and bowed.

Similar to EC3, sources tell us Lashley’s contract expires before the next taping in April so he was written out of storylines in case he doesn’t re-sign.

The 41-year-old wrestler returned to Impact in 2014 and won their World title shortly after, making him the first African-American to do so. He went on to capture the belt three more times.

No word on his current plans for the future.

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Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Could EC3 & Lashley be headed to WWE?

Impact Wrestling Preview 1/11/18

The following matches have been announced for tonight’s Impact Wrestling episode:

* Trevor Lee, Caleb Konley, Hakim Zane vs. Garza Jr., Dezmond Xavier, Sonjay Dutt

* Impact Grand Champion EC3 issues an open challenge

* Global Champion Eli Drake issues a Championship Address

* American Top Team’s Dan Lambert opens the show

* KC Spinelli vs. Knockouts Champion Laurel Van Ness

Austin Aries returned at last night’s impact tapings and challenged Eli Drake for the Global Title. PWInsider reports that the title match is scheduled to air on the February 1st episode.

The Hardy Boyz And Impact Wrestling Agree To Terms Over Use Of The Broken Universe

Prepare for some WONDERFUL news … because Matt and Jeff Hardy are once again able to use their characters from the Broken Universe without fear of a lawsuit.

As we previously reported, Impact President Ed Nordholm had stated the company was working to amend old contract agreements in an effort to give wrestlers more ownership over their characters — and now he’s lived up to his word.

Sources say the two sides finally came to a mutual agreement that allows the Hardy brothers to utilize their Broken Universe characters in the future. However, terms of the agreement are still unclear.

After things were made official, Matt tweeted a photo of him and Ed with a caption saying: “I am thrilled to PROCLAIM that we have ACQUIRED new ALLIES on our side of .”

Adding, “Ed Nordholm & The Owl of Anthem have revealed themselves as MAJESTIC beings who stand on the side of the LIGHT. The LIGHT always EMERGES, . Everything is COPASETIC & WONDERFUL!”

The Great Trademark Battle of 2017 is officially OVAH.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Impact Wrestling Once Again Ditches Six-Sided Ring For Upcoming Tapings

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The six-sided ring is no more at Impact Wrestling (at least for now) … as the company revealed today that they’ll once again be using a traditional four-sided ring.

Impact tweeted a picture of the new ring with a caption saying “see it here first,” even though wrestler Taiji Ishimori posted one hours before showing something they left out — a giant Twitch logo on the ring skirt, seen in the photo above.

No word on whether the two companies have struck a deal.

For those unaware, the set of tapings that begin tonight are the first since Don Callis and Scott D’Amore were named as Executive Vice Presidents of Impact Wrestling.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

Rich Swann’s Wife Scheduled For Impact Tapings

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Squared Circle Sirens is reporting that independent wrestler Su Yung — real name Vannarah Riggs — is scheduled to appear at an upcoming set of Impact Wrestling tapings. It could come as early as this week as television tapings take place tomorrow through Monday in Orlando, Florida.

 Yung has worked for Impact Wrestling in the past as she wrestled Taryn Terrell at One Night Only: Knockouts Knockdown in 2015.

Yung was in the news last month following a domestic violence incident with her husband, WWE star Rich Swann. On Dec. 10, 2017, Swann got arrested in Gainesville, Florida on charges of domestic battery and false imprisonment. Swann remains suspended by WWE since the arrest as the company said in a statement: “WWE has zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Rey Mysterio To Make Impact Wrestling Debut Soon?

Rey Mysterio could finally be making his Impact Wrestling debut soon, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. The rumors on Rey talking with Impact go back as far as the summer of 2017.

Impact officials are trying to get Mysterio signed for the tapings that begin this week in Orlando, but at last word, there was no deal. There are talks still happening between the two sides.

It was reported back in the summer that Rey was entertaining offers from WWE and GFW/Impact. The talks with WWE fell through and the last top US promotion Rey worked for was Lucha Underground. Rey told ESPN in December that he’s not currently signed to any deal.

“I’m not locked up to any company,” Mysterio said. “I’m an independent contractor, as we say. I could go work wherever I want. That’s the beautiful thing about being on this side of the fence. You don’t have a commitment with only one company. You can go around and pretty much wrestle wherever you want. You can choose when you want your off-days to be. That was one of my main priorities when I left WWE.”

Rey recently took to Instagram and posted the following on his 2017:

Was Truly Blessed this past year 2017 first & foremost for having the most amazing, supportive & lovable partner that I have as wife…… Angie @619reynaLater through out the year was on the roster of @luchaunderground & was picked up by @netflix……. I became the face -aka- Latin ambassador of the best casino in the 619 @sycuan_casino and had a huge mask as a billboard put up off the I-5 as soon as you crossed the San Isidro international border ……… Had my handprints inducted into Plaza Las Estrellas in Mexico City……. Became part of the @nutritionsolutions Family & started to train with my good homie @chriscavallini & became more aware of my nutrition and started some intense workouts ……..

Also became a sponsored athlete by one of the Dopest wrestling clothing lines out there right now @suplexwrestling …..

Last but not least to close the year I became Heavyweight Champion for @thecrashluchas In Tijuana Defeating none other than 3 of the best Mexican wrestlers right now, @lamascaraalva @rush_ingobernable & @penta_zero_miedo

A Tittle that means more than what you may think, this Tittle was inspired & designed to pay tribute..respect…to two of the greatest wrestlers, friends & brothers,

Eddie Guerrero +

Hijo Del Perro +

There was no other way out in the match for me than a W!

Thank you lord for always keeping me on my toes, for granting me my health and the ability too perform world wide the way I do for all my fans!

A very Big Thank you to all my fans for your loyalty & unconditional support….. I wish you all the best & Blessings for this upcoming year!

And I almost forgot to thank my sister in law for helping me with my FB page @ReyMysterio and all of the collages she puts together for me to post! #GraciasMija #Amooooo #MuchLoveToAll #HappyNewYear #TheBestIn2018ForAll

Source: WrestlingINC

Former WWE And Impact Wrestling Star Christy Hemme Gives Birth To Quadruplets

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Former WWE and Impact Wrestling star Christy Hemme has given birth to quadruplets.

The 37-year-old revealed the big news in a tweet on Saturday, saying that her surgery went well and all four babies — three boys and one girl — are safe.

Source: WrestlingINC