Category: Wrestling News

Yoshi Tatsu Suffered Neck Injury

AJ Styles vs. Yoshitatsu 11-8-14(NJPW) – Video Dailymotion.

Check out the Styles Clash at 20:17 in the video at the link provided above.

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on their official web page that former WWE Superstar Yoshi Tatsu will not compete in the rest of the NJPW World Tag League Tournament. Tatsu stated on Twitter that test revealed that he has broken 2 bones in his neck and he believes the injury was sustained during a amcth with AJ Styles fro NJPW’s November 8 Power Struggle show. Tatsu indicated that he is in lots of pain and cannot sleep.

NJPW has indicated that changes to the tournament card are forthcoming.

Tatsu thanked his friends and the YoshiArmy for all their prayers;

Wrestling Alternatives

With the future of TNA being in limbo recently, until finding a new home on Destination America, many people are wondering and thinking about its future. While the WWE is the “granddaddy” of them all, it’s always nice to have another option to look at. From independent organizations to smaller companies like Ring of Honor and the new up and coming Lucha Underground, what would the wrestling world be like without a TNA? The WWE is easily the most popular professional wrestling company, but would that mean the quality of its product will go down with no fear of “major” competition, or will it remain the same, being aware of any new promotions on the block. Even so, WWE is, as of now, miles ahead of the competition. However, who’s to say that there won’t be another WCW springing up in the coming years with that amount of steam and praise? It’s good to have multiple options to choose from if the main one offered (this case the WWE), is doing something that you don’t necessarily like or find entertaining. Here’s to hoping the best for TNA and much success to the future of other professional wrestling promotions.

-Celine

Last 4 Episodes Of TNA Impact Wrestling On Spike TV

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The last 4 episodes of TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV will air starting December 3rd. The episodes will be highlighting the best of Impact 2014 and the greatest moments in TNA history, including matches and footage seen fro the first time on Spike.

December 3 & 10: Best Of Impact Wrestling 2014

December 17 & 24: Countdown to the All-Time Best TNA Moment

TNA Impact Wrestling will be moving to it’s new home at Destination America in January 2015.

TNA’s Thanksgiving Throwdown On Youtube Tonight

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TNA will air a special edition of Impact Wrestling tonight exclusively on Youtube at 9/8 C titled Thanksgiving Throwdown. Jeremy Borash will host and take you through the most memorable Turkey bowl matches and Thanksgiving moments.

Borash will reveal a special code that will allow viewers to start Black Friday early. All orders placed at ShopTNA starting Wednesday will receive special free prizes in their packages. One grand prize winner will receive a replica TNA World Heavyweight Championship belt ($500 value).

NJPW Gets American TV Deal

New Japan Pro Wrestling has reached a television deal with AXS TV ( formerly known as HDNet). The deal was announced in a highlight package previewing AXS TV’s 2015 lineup. NJPW is seen at the 1:34 mark in the video above. The show will debut on Friday, January 16, at 9 P.M. ET.

Reportedly the show will initially feature content from 2013. This will follow NJPW’s foray into American pay-per-view in January, as they’ll co-promote with Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling. The first episode is said to feature the 2013 Hiroshi Tanahashi VS Kazuchika Okada match from the Tokyo Dome. They’re also set to run the 2013 G1 Climax Tournament.

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett and Mauro Ranallo will handle the commentary. Barnett has performed as a pro wrestler for both IGF and NJPW in the past. Barnett and Ranallo will record audio for the series starting next week.

AXS TV is owned by a consortium consisting of Mark Cuban, Ryan Seacrest, Anschutz Entertainment Group, Creative Artist Agency and CBS Corporation ( this info came from Wikipedia).

Source: WrestlingINC.com, UPROXX.com

 

Sting to appear at Survivor Series?

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It is being reported on various wrestling sites that sting will make an appearance at WWE’s Survivor Series tomorrow night. This news has gotten many people talking and one has to assume with the rumor being heavily reported the “WWE network” subscriber numbers should be sky rocketing. Especially since the month of November is free with no commitment plan.

If these rumors are true and we do see the LEGAND that is sting appear at one of the WWE’s biggest PPV’s of the year we have to ask ourselves what kind of roll will he play? Maybe he’ll be there to make sure the authority is out of power for good? Or perhaps the complete opposite?

It should be noted though that there is talks of pairing him up with the “cerebral assassin” Triple H because officials believe HHH has what it takes to work at Sting’s pace in the ring further more putting him over while making it believable.

So does this mean we’ll eventually get HHH vs Sting at Wrestlemania 31? If that’s the case I’m sure it’ll be a barn burner and a moment we’ll be taking about for ages.

I’m sure all these questions and more will be answered very soon, so stay excited and STAY TUNED!!

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Silly Rabbit 

A recurring segment that has been seen on WWE television recently is that of the Adam Rose Bunny. Without spoiling, there has been a lot of speculation about who exactly is playing the Bunny. Like many hot topics in the WWE, this one can be seen as under debate. Some may think the gimmick is silly and childish while others love the idea of it being fun and a key part of the “Entertainment” aspect of the WWE. Has it run its course or are you looking forward for more? Remember, there were even “childish” moments in the WWE prior to the PG era. Story lines with Doink the Clown, anyone? Here’s to many more fun times with the Bunny and Adam Rose. Like every story line, it’ll be interesting to see where one like this goes.

-Celine

Jim Ross Featured In Latest GFW – NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9 Promo

Jim Ross is featured in the latest promo for the New Japan Pro Wrestling January 4th pay-per-view Wrestle Kingdom 9 from the Tokyo Dome being presented by Global Force Wrestling. The video focuses on The Bullet Club and JR notes that they group is very good as a unit.

JR noted on Twitter that his GFW – NJPW announcing gig is for one night only.

TNA – Destination America News

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TNA officials are said to be extremely happy with the new Destination America TV deal. The feeling within TNA is now that the TV deal is done, they can begin working on new talent deals, creative plans for next year and more internal changes, which John Gaburick has been working on.

One of the selling points of Destination America for TNA was that TNA will be an important cornerstone for the network. The deal opens up the possibility for more TNA programming. During negotiations Dixie Carter made it clear that she didn’t want just another 2 hours of Impact Wrestling.

TNA has a hold on the Manhattan Center in New York City for the week of January 6th but they may decide to tape in December and let those holds go. If they tape in December it may be in Michigan. TNA is working out details right now before making a decision whether to tape in December or January.

TNA plans are for a complete reboot of the look and feel of Impact Wrestling from the bottom up when it debuts in January. An official launch date is still being locked in but it could air on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Source: PWInsider.com & WrestlingINC.com

TNA Producer Teases Major Reboot For Impact Wrestling

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Fans have been speculating that TNA Impact Wrestling may see a major reboot when it premieres on Destination in January 2015. TNA Producer Bryan Edwards fueled the speculation with the following tweets: