Bully Ray is reportedly close to signing a 2 date deal with TNA according to PWInsider. The extension would allow him to finish the TNA Tag Team Series with The Hardy’s & The Wolves at this week’s Impact tapings in Bethlehem, PA. Bully’s second & final date would come on October 12th in Japan at TNA’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view, where he will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame along with Devon.
Devon’s last date with TNA would also be October 12th.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
Jake “The Snake” Roberts provided a update on his health on Twitter. Jake said he will require a biopsy on his lungs & another area. He mentioned that 2 of his daughters were in town for the weekend. He also noted that the pneumonia did some serious damage. He also complimented WWE for their help in the situation.
Former WCW & WWE star Sean O’Haire passed away this past Monday at the age of 43. Spartanburg County South Carolina coroner Rusty Clevenger said O’Haire’s body was found in his South Carolina home Tuesday. Clevenger said his office is conducting a joint investigation with Spartanburg Police Department. He said the cause of death is still under investigation & the results from an external examination & toxicology reports are pending.
O’Haire made his debut in WCW in 2000. He won multiple tag team championships there before WCW was bought by WWE. O’Haire wrestled for WWE until 2004 before he was injured in a motorcycle accident.
WWE issued the following statement on O’Haire’s death:
“WWE extends its condolences to Sean Christopher Haire’s family, friends and fans on his passing. Haire performed under the name ‘Sean O’Haire,’ and was under contract with WWE from 2001-2004.”
Jake “The Snake” Roberts is still in Las Vegas recovering but is feeling & looking better. Jake appeared with Sinn Bodhi at the Future Stars of Wrestling training school on Monday. He helped train the students & even ran the ropes himself. Jake had no problems & let the students know how he felt after putting them through the drills.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
The in-ring debut of American War Hero Sgt. Chris Melendez will kick off Impact!
TNA Tag Team Title Series: Match 2: Tables Match: Team 3D (Winners of Match 1) VS The Hardy’s VS (C) The Wolves:
How will TNA World Heavyweight Champ Lashley respond to Bobby Roode being the #1 Contender?
Austin Aries & Tajiri VS “The Cowboy” James Storm & The Great Sanada:
The BroMans & Velvet Sky VS The Managerie:
According to a report by TNAInsider.com, TNA officials appear to be on the lookout for more Mexico-based wrestlers.
Monterrey-based Llaves y Candados promotion officials revealed to the Mexican media that they have been in active discussions with TNA officials to bring in two more Luchadors, specifically El Hijo del Ninja & Rico Rodriguez. The following statement was issued by Diego Garcia, an official for both the promotion & for Arena Coliseo where the promotion is primarily based. The statement has been translated & paraphrased to English:
“We’ve been in constant contact with Bob Ryder and Andy Barton in regards to two Luchadors, specifically from our Llaves y Candados promotion. Most of the attention has been focused on El Hijo del Ninja & Rico Rodriguez.”
El Hijo del Ninja is a 3rd generation wrestler & trained by his dad, the original Ninja. He is also a cousin to the late Hector Garza, who happened to have one the very first TNA World X Cup. At this time not much is known about Rico Rodriguez.
Source: WrestlingInc.com
It has been reported on several wrestling news sites that Bully Ray is not expected to re-sign with TNA but there’s some belief among TNA wrestlers that Bully may return at next week’s TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in Bethlehem, PA.
Source: WrestlingInc.com
TNA World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender Match: Bobby Roode VS Eric Young:
TNA Knockouts Championship: (C) Gail Kim VS Taryn Terrell:
TNA World Heavyweight Champion Lashley VS TNA X-Division Champion Samoa Joe:
Gunner & Samuel Shaw VS Magnus & Bram:
X-Division Championship #1 Contender Match: Manik VS Low Ki VS Homicide VS Tigre Uno VS Crazzy Steve VS DJ Z:
Havok arrives on Impact!
Rhino confronts EC3!
Austin Aries promises payback for James Storm & The Great Sanada.
Former WWE & TNA Star Chavo Guerrero Jr. will be working in a backstage role & performing for El Rey Network’s new Lucha Underground series with Mexico’s AAA promotion.
Former TNA stars, Frankie Kazarian & The Young Bucks have reportedly turned down deals for the series.
Former WWE talents Ezekiel Jackson, Maxine & Savannah were offered deals. Reportedly today is the last day for those offered deals to sign them.
Reports are that some talents have been hesitant to sign the deals because of the length of exclusivity, the lack of guaranteed money & the inability to work indies without approval from Lucha Underground officials. Some talents have been offered $750 per match while others have been offered just $200 per match.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
“Grand Master Sexay” Brian Christopher, who is Jerry “The King” Lawler’s son, pays tribute to Classic Memphis Wresting in this new song that is performed by him & was written by him along with Keith Sasser.
Christopher will be appearing at the Memphis Wild Fire Wrestling event “Long Live The King” at Minglewood Hall on September 18th, which will be celebrating his fathers career in wrestling.
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