Updated numbers for the Bound For Glory Series after the 2nd week of Hardcore Justice.
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Tara Says She Will Never Return To TNA
F4Wonline.com published an interview with former TNA Knockout Tara. Here are some highlights from the interview:
The current direction women’s wrestling is taking:
“I like the direction that the Divas are heading. I also think there are a lot of talented females on the indy scene that could shine in TNA. I’m not sure that I understand what direction they are heading. They say never say never in this business. But I’m comfortable saying I will never return to TNA. I feel like I am still in peak physical condition. I still am able to have great matches. I would like to continue to wrestle, but my plate is full right now. We are looking at more locations for the restaurant. We are looking to expand our brand. I have an offer on the table outside of wrestling that I’m considering. There is also a group that has approached me about starting a wrestling organization. I am blessed to be in the position that I am in right now. I’m considering my next move, and for the time being, I won’t be taking any more Indy appearances outside of those I’ve already committed to.”
Her release from TNA:
“It was a surprise to me. I went to TNA because I wanted to work with some of the great female wrestlers that I hadn’t faced like Kong, ODB, and Sarita. TNA has definitely shifted their focus as far as the women’s division. It was really my love of wrestling that kept me going. I didn’t think it was the right fit for me anymore. My contract was up in a month or two. They knew I wasn’t going to re-sign. First, they had the travel guy call me and tell me I was released. Then Dixie called me later that day and said that it was a financial thing, and they knew I was ready to jump ship anyway. I think the classy thing to do would have been to give me the opportunity to quit rather than getting released. But at the end of the day, everyone got what they wanted.”
Two Talents Officially Removed From TNA Roster
Two talents have been removed from TNA Wrestling’s official roster page as Devon and SoCal Val are no longer listed.
Devon was removed from television on Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling as the show concluded with the accomplished tag team wrestler being forced out of the organization. He was pinned in a 10-man tag team match between the Main Event Mafia and Aces and Eights carrying a stipulation that the wrestler who took the fall would be prohibited from appearing on television.
Val announced her departure from the organization on Thursday evening via Twitter, writing, “Thank u #ImpactWrestling ,the lockerroom & esp the fans for 9 wonderful years. No longer w the company. Really excited 2 see what’s NEXT!”
Meanwhile, Brooke Hogan remains listed on the page despite reports that she was released from her contract with the organization
Howard Stern talks Bobby Roode
For two consecutive days, Howard Stern has played clips of the Impact Wrestling Podcast with Jeremy Borash and Christy Hemme, where the “It Factor” Bobby Roode has engaged in a bitter verbal war with long time Stern guest, Eric “the Actor” Lynch.
“I can’t stand him. He’s every time he’s on Stern it is like nails on a chalk board. And then that idiot Borash brings him backstage as an invited guest and all he does is hang around the knockouts locker room waiting for something to drop on the floor so he can pick it up and sniff it, or lurking around looking for free t-shirts. He shouldn’t be invited anywhere. He’s a moron.” Roode tells ImpactWrestling.com.
Eric has responded by going on record as saying he would never cheat like Roode has, and judging by his slow start in the BFG Series, and the success of James Storm, Bobby Roode was really the weak link of Beer Money.
Roode has invited Eric to Bound For Glory in San Diego. Will he take him up on his offer? Stay tuned!
Toronto mayor defeats Hulk Hogan in arm-wrestling
Toronto’s larger-than-life mayor took down wrestling star Hulk Hogan in a friendly arm-wrestling match Friday to kick off an annual pop culture convention.
The 14-time world wrestling champion, in a T-shirt and his trademark bandana, entered the room to applause and his old wrestling theme music, while Mayor Rob Ford strutted in to “Eye of the Tiger.” Ford ripped off his jacket and tie, untucked his dress shirt and rolled up his sleeves.
“Big man, oh, that’s all you got?” Hogan asked Ford, who weighs in at 307 pounds as the pair locked hands.
“Not only am I going to rip this arm off, I’m going to take your job while I’m at it, brother. Mayor Hogan,” he added.
A sweating Ford seemed to struggle at first. But after 20 some seconds of trash talk and stalemate, he slammed Hogan’s arm down.
“I own this town!” Ford said.
Hogan grimaced. “That was a setup,” he said, without a hint of irony.
“The only reason he beat me is because he’s younger,” the 60-year-old Hogan said of the 44-year-old mayor, whom he nicknamed “Fantastic Ford.”
“It was like wrestling a friggin’ grizzly bear,” Ford said of the 302-pound wrestler.
The event took place at Fan Expo Canada, a convention celebrating diverse pop culture genres.
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, was in Toronto for an “uncensored” question-and-answer session at the expo.
Ford most recently made world news over allegations that he appeared in a video smoking crack cocaine. The video has not been released publicly.
When asked if he thought the alleged video of the mayor was real, Hogan responded, “I’m hungry.”
Ford said Hogan has been his hero since he was a “little guy.” He tweeted after the match, “I own this town @HulkHogan! Thanks for being such a great sport.”
The wrestler also took to Twitter: “Just arm wrestled Mayor Ford from Toronto, had a great time brother.”
Dixie Carter Presents TJ Perkins With A TNA Contract
The official YouTube account of TNA Wrestling has released footage of Dixie Carter presenting the individual who portrays X Division Champion Manik, TJ Perkins, with an official TNA Wrestling contract Up until now he was paid per appearance.
Hardcore Justice Week 2 Recap: August 22 2013
Bully Ray & Tito Ortiz backstage, Bully on the phone with Brooke. Bully said to Brooke the world is going to be shocked when they tell them the truth. Bully greeted Mr. Anderson & introduced him to Tito. Anderson said he didn’t know anything about this. Bully said this is club business. Bully said Tito is with me which means he is with you which means he is with the club. Bully told Anderson that he should be concerned with earning his stripes & taking care of his business.
Bobby Roode, Daniels & Kazarian came to the ring. Roode congratulated Bully Ray on becoming a 2 time World Heavyweight Champion. Roode said Bully found another way to screw the system & apparently a new friend. Roode said Bully has at a target on his chest & the 3 of them will do anything to get the Title from him. Roode said one of them is going to walk into Bound For Glory & become World Heavyweight Champion. Roode talked about how he won 20 points in the BFGS last week by winning the tables match. Roode said they’re only getting started. Kazarain talked about winning the BFGS ladder match last week to earn 20 points. Daniels said tonight he will complete the sweep because he the best street fighter in TNA. Roode said they’re 25% of the BFGS & why should they settle for 25% when they could be a third. Roode made an offer to Austin Aries to join them. Roode said Aries can trust them. James Storm & Gunner interrupted & came to the ring. Strom said did you say the word trust. Storm told Daniels & Kazarian that they shouldn’t trust Roode because he will turn on them. Roode said Storm is jealous of him. Storm said he will tell a man what he is going to do to him before he does it. Storm said he is going to go over to the corner & take off his hat, set down the mic, take off his shirt, take a drink of cold beer & walk back over & punch Roode in the mouth. Storm walked over & did what he said he was going to do while Roode was saying Storm doesn’t have the guts to do it. Storm walked back over & punched Roode & a fight broke out. Daniels exited the ring. A referee came down & called for the bell.
James Storm & Gunner VS Booby Roode & Kazarian: Daniels was sent to the back by the ref. Roode & Kazarian got the win after Roode nailed Strom with a low blow behind the ref’s back.
Aries talked about the offer that Sting made last week to join the Mafia & the offer Roode made to join Roode, Daniels & Kazarian. Aries said they’re are sending him a mixed message because he feels like last week they cost him 20 points in the BFGS. Aries said he has a lot to think about & by the end of the night he will give his answer.
Sonjay Dutt VS Manik: Manik got the win.
Aces & Eights backstage, Devon asked Mr. Anderson if he talked to Bully. Anderson he did. Devon asked what Bully said. Anderson said Bully said that they need to focus on getting the job done tonight with the Main Event Mafia. Devon said they’re more than focused. Anderson said nobody is going to step up to join the Mafia. Anderson asked if they are ready to do this. Devon said he will testify to that.
Main Event Mafia backstage preparing.
BFGS 4-Way Street Fight: Hernandez VS Jay Bradley VS Daniels VS Joseph Park:Eric Young came to the ring with Park for the match. Roode & Kazarian came out during the match & got involved. Roode & Kazarain fought with EY at ringside. Austin Aries came to the ring & attacked Daniels after it appeared Aries had accepted Roode’s offer. Roode & Kazarian chased Aries to the back. Bradley hit Park with brass knucks & busted Park’s lip. Park saw his blood & snapped & hit Bradley with the Black Hole Slam for the win. Park picked up 20 points.
Main Event Mafia backstage, Sting said last week was a bad week & they are still one man short. Sting said he doesn’t think anybody is going to step up. Magnus said so what we are the Mafia we are the elite. Magnus said we step up. Samoa Joe agreed & said they don’t need anyone to step up nobody is good enough to step up. Joe said we are bred for war & they got everything they need to stand on their own.
Bully Ray & Tito Ortiz came to the ring. Bully asked how does it feel to be suckered by him again. Bully said he doesn’t recognize Chris Sabin’s World Title victory & called it a fluke. Bully said Sabin didn’t beat him he beat himself. Bully said everything is now right in TNA again. Bully called Tito his new best friend. Tito said to Rampage Jackson that he knocked him out once & he will do it again on November 2nd. Bully said nobody does shock like him. Bully said if you think Tito was a big surprise then you’re going to be shocked. Bully said he will now expose the secret that him & his girl have been hiding for a long time. Bully called for Brooke to come out. Brooke Hogan’s music played & out came Brooke Tessmacher. Bully gave her a big long kiss. Bully said now that he has the hot Brooke with him, The Huntington Beach Bad Boy with him & his brother Taz with him does anybody doubt that he can ever be stopped. Bully said there is only one thing left to do. Brooke sucked the wedding ring off his finger & spit it out.
Gail Kim Vs ODB: Gail got the win.
Backstage Austin Aries was asked what happened with Roode, Daniels & Kazrian. Aries said they asked him a question &they just got his answer. Aries said he doesn’t need their help, he doesn’t need help from Hulk Hogan or need Dixie Carter to like him. Aries said he doesn’t need anybody but himself.
Chris Sabin’s post match comment from last week. Sabin said Aces & Eights are masters of manipulation. Sabin said Aces & Eights are a cancer in this business. Sabin said he can’t believe what happened. Sabin said he will be back.
5 on 5 Match: Loser leaves TNA. Aces & Eights VS Main Event Mafia: The Mafia came out with Just 4, they couldn’t get a replacement for Kurt Angle. Before the match Mr. Anderson introduced Bully Ray out. Bully, Tito Ortiz & Brooke Tessmacher came out on the stage. Bully sat in a chair with Brooke on his lap. Anderson said one of the Mafia should lay down. Sting said no they will go down fighting. AJ Styles music played & out came AJ. Then his music changed to his old music & he joined the Mafia in their battle with Aces & Eights. AJ pinned Devon for the win. Devon is gone from TNA.
AJ Styles “Born Again” At Hardcore Justice
AJ Styles left his heel gimmick behind last night which included the return of the iconic theme song written just for him by Christian rap group” Grits”.
Details On Next Week’s TNA Impact Wrestling Broadcast
Officially announced for next week’s live episode of Impact Wrestling in Cleveland, Ohio, are four “Bound For Glory Series” matches, the return of Hulk Hogan, and AJ Styles addressing his actions in recent months. Here is the official preview for the show:
Next Thursday on IMPACT: “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan returns | LIVE from Cleveland, OH
Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c – LIVE from Cleveland, Ohio at the Wolstein Center! Make sure to set your DVR so you don’t miss any of the action!
– Thursday’s major IMPACT will feature the return of “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan, who no doubt plans to deal with new World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray and the Aces and Eights! After what Bully Ray did this past week, will all hell break loose when Hogan and Bully Ray come face to face? Don’t miss it on IMPACT!
– The Main Event Mafia will also be on IMPACT! This past week they scored a major victory over The Aces and Eights, and also eliminated Aces member Devon from TNA! With the Aces on the defensive, will The Mafia continue their assault on Thursday as the war for power continues between the two groups?
– Plus, will we hear from AJ Styles, who surprised everyone by stepping up and siding with the Mafia this past week to battle The Aces? What changed AJ’s attitude? After months of walking his own path, will AJ explain his actions? Don’t miss it!
FOUR HUGE “Bound For Glory Series” bouts are scheduled for Thursday as the road to the final four begins! Who will ultimately win a shot at the World Title at October’s Bound For Glory epic event? BFG Series matches on Thursday are:
– “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy vs. Magnus of the Main Event Mafia
– AJ Styles vs. Bobby Roode
– Austin Aries vs. Christopher Daniels
– Hernandez vs. Kazarian
via Preview Next Week’s Impact – Four Matches Announced, Hogan Returns, Styles Speaks – WrestlingInc.com.
Lex Luger On Busted Open Radio
Lex Luger appeared on Busted Open this week and discussed his new book, WWE, WCW and more. It appears to be pre-recorded for their labor day broadcast.
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