Impact Executive Vice President Scott D’Amore reported on Twitter that Steiner was doing okay at the hospital.
“For all concerned parties @ScottSteiner is OK. His family is grateful for everybody’s concern and support,” D’Amore wrote.
In an update, Steiner is scheduled to undergo a heart procedure today and remains in stable condition, according to PWInsider.
As noted by Pro Wrestling Sheet, the 57-year old Steiner was worked on by paramedics at the tapings after collapsing. He was then taken to the emergency room. It was noted that Steiner appeared to be fine throughout the day before collapsing.
Last month, Stardom announced a number of events were cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus situation happening in Japan (and around the world). Earlier today, the promotion announced shows on March 20, 21, and 22 have been cancelled for the same reason. As noted, the promotion is streaming a live and free No People Gate event on its YouTube channel from Korakuen Hall where no fans will be in attendance for the show. It begins at 9:30 pm ET / 6:30 pm PT on March 7.
Due to the Coronvirus situation, we are cancelling the following shows: March 20 Gunma March 21 Shinkiba March 22 Shinkiba We apologize for any inconvenience. For refunds, please check https://t.co/OnR4AsvAiX
Don't forget that this weekend, Stardom "No People Gate" will be LIVE and FREE on Youtube! March 8, 11:30 AM (JST) March 7, 9:30 PM (Eastern) March 7, 6:30 PM (Pacific) March 8, 2;30 AM (GMT) *These matches plus a big rumble style Battle Royale! pic.twitter.com/1jQPnG6eYY
Ohio Valley Wrestling Announced that they are partnering with broadcast and cable network Youtoo America to air their flagship weekly one hour series to over 32 Million Households across the USA.
OVW issued the following:
OVW Wrestling, one of the most popular and widely-respected wrestling promotions in the world since its inception in 1993, is thrilled to announce today that they’ve teamed up with leading broadcast and cable network Youtoo America to air their flagship weekly one hour series to over 32 Million Households across the USA.
OVW Wrestling will premiere on Youtoo America Friday evening, April 3rd with the kickoff to a brand new era in professional wrestling.
Owned by WWE icon Al Snow and his business partner Chad Miller, COO of Gladiator Sports Network, OVW Wrestling is based in Louisville, Kentucky and emanates from world famous Davis Arena.
“We are absolutely honored and privileged to partner with one of the most amazing broadcast and cable channels in the country, the extraordinary Youtoo America, to take our series national.” said Al Snow. “This is a
real gamechanger for us and we couldn’t be happier or more excited. Youtoo America is a phenomenal television network and we cannot wait to show everyone why OVW Wrestling is the best wrestling promotion in the world today.”
The prestigious promotion boasts a roster of some of the most talented, distinguished and acclaimed superstars in the industry all vying for the most coveted title in wrestling today, the OVW Heavyweight Championship.
Owned by Center Post Media and based in Arlington, TX, Youtoo America is the destination for what makes this country great! From sports to music, from cars to celebrities, technology, military, movies, magic, food and the great outdoors, to the best part of America…YOU!
Vice officially announced today that their popular pro wrestling series “Dark Side of the Ring” will premiere on Tuesday, March 24 at 9pm ET on the network.
You can see the new season two trailer below.
The two-hour season premiere will focus on the Chris Benoit tragedy, featuring interviews with Benoit’s family and friends, including his other son David Benoit, and Nancy Benoit’s sister, Sandra Toffoloni.
The show, which was Vice TV’s most-watched show in history during the first season, will air each Tuesday night at 10pm ET. AEW star Chris Jericho will be the narrator. There will be a new show premiering each week at 11pm ET after “Dark Side of the Ring” with Chris Gethard hosting a rotating panel of guests from the worlds of pro wrestling and entertainment.
“The first season of ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ was a massive hit,” said Morgan Hertzan, executive vice president and general manager of Vice Television, in a press release. “These powerful stories transcend wrestling fandom and resonate with both fans of the sport and newcomers who were captivated by this incredible storytelling. We rise to the challenge and do not shy away from the truth. I am proud and excited to continue telling these courageous stories in season two.”
“As lifelong fans, we have always been fascinated by the behind-the-scenes, human stories of the world of professional wrestling,” said executive producers Evan Husney and Jason Eisener. “For our second season we’re going even deeper into its secretive past. Many wrestlers and family members we interviewed have never spoken out before. Our series seeks to help bring closure to their stories.”
The following topics were confirmed for season two:
* The Benoit tragedy
* The murder of Dino Bravo
* Brawl For All leading to career-ending injuries
* The career of New Jack
* David Schultz’s run-in with a 20/20 reporter
* The death of Nancy Argentino
* The story of WWE Hall of Famers The Road Warriors
* Herb Abrams’ attempt to build a wrestling empire
Lita, Gail Kim and Christy Hemme have launched a Kickstarter to raise money to produce a pilot for a new show inspired by true events which blends scripted drama with pro wrestling.
In a video announcement on the page, the three wrestling stars explain the series is “about women, made by women” and will give them a chance to tell their stories.
“But this is still truly a wrestling show with some of the best talent in the world,” Hemme added while noting the show would feature in-ring action.
The press release further explains:
Part TV drama, part wrestling promotion, the show will effectively demolish the fourth wall between characters and audience for a viewing experience that wrestling fans have never seen before. In a traditionally male-dominated industry, KAYFABE is a dramatization and collection of female stories inspired by real life events.
“I think KAYFABE is a great feminist story about a group of empowered women who have—in the most literal sense you could imagine—taken control of their own narratives,” said Hemme, a fan favorite who wrestled for both Impact Wrestling and WWE.
Named after the wrestling craft term that refers to the strict manner in which performers were once forbidden from breaking character or sharing industry secrets, KAYFABE is the perfect name for the new show, which will be taking that term and turning it on its head.
“All the stories we’ll be presenting in this show are something that, in one way or another, happened in real life,” said Kim, a one-time WWE Diva and recent inductee to the Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The producers—who all enjoyed storied careers in professional wrestling and each command a sizable and fervent following—have taken to Kickstarter to fund the creation of a pilot in an attempt to bring their vision to life without compromise. In addition to their on-screen careers, all three also share extensive backgrounds behind the camera – Kim being the first female wrestling agent in Impact Wrestling, Hemme becoming the first female talent to join the Impact creative team as director of the women’s division and Dumas, as the first female to become a producer for WWE.
Additional wrestling-related talent working on the show include:
Jimmy Jacobs
Former WWE writer Tom Casiello
Stunt coordinator Chavo Guerrero
David Sahadi, who worked in WWE and Impact
Impact star Alisha Edwards
The project is looking to raise $400,000 by April 7 to get the pilot funded.
The second season of Viceland’s “Dark Side of the Ring” docuseries on pro wrestling is scheduled to premiere on the cable network in late March, according to PWInsider.
The ten-episode season will focus on nine topics with one being covered across a two-part special, which is likely the Chris Benoit tragedy.
The Owen Hart tragedy will also be covered.
The following topics have been confirmed for season two:
* The Benoit tragedy
* Brawl For All
* New Jack
* Dino Bravo
* The Owen Hart tragedy
* Herb Abrams
The first season of the docuseries focused on the Von Erich family, the Montreal Screwjob, WWE Hall of Famer Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth, and others. Viceland renewed the series for a second season in July 2019.
Japanese promotion Stardom announced earlier today on Twitter they will be canceling a number of upcoming shows as a precaution to the Coronavirus. The virus has infected more than 73,000 people around the world, mostly in mainland China, according to CNN. The death toll is 1,873, including five people outside mainland China.
In a series of tweets, Stardom announced which events would be cancelled, also revealing its March 8 show at Korakuen Hall will take place in an empty arena, streaming for free on its YouTube channel.
“Due to the current Coronavirus situation in Japan, the following precautionary measures are being taken:
2.19 Mayu Iwatani Birthday Fan Event – cancelled
2.20 Fan signing event – cancelled
2.20 Press conference – will be held, but no fans in attendance
2.22 Osaka show – cancelled
2.23 Nagoya show – cancelled
2.29 Shinkiba show – cancelled
3.8 Korakuen Hall show – will be held, Empty Arena (no fans in attendance)
3.14 Osaka Day and Night shows – cancelled
“Refunds to these shows are available. If you are from a foreign country and have tickets, please email we.are.stardom@gmail.com and we will help you resolve your case as efficiently as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
“Our March 8 show at Korakuen Hall may not have any fans (Empty Arena due to the Coronavirus outbreak) but you’ll be able to watch the entire show for free on our official YouTube channel!”
As noted, NJPW’s parent company, Bushiroad, purchased Stardom back in October. The two companies have been running separate from each other, although a Stardom dark match (Mayu Iwatani and Arisa Hoshiki defeating Hana Kimura and Giulia) took place for the first time at last month’s Wrestle Kingdom 14.
NJPW has not currently cancelled any upcoming live events. They issued a notice to fans attending their upcoming shows, and announced that upcoming meet-and-greets have been cancelled.
Independent wrestler Teddy Hart has been arrested for possession of narcotics.
According to Hart’s booking information, the 40-year-old wrestler was taken into custody yesterday for possession of a schedule III narcotic with intent to sell or distribute.
Virginia law states possession of a schedule III controlled substance is a misdemeanor and punishable by up to twelve months months in jail, as well as a fine of up to $2,500.
The wrestler, whose real name is Edward Annis, is due in court on April 23.
For those who are maybe unfamiliar, Teddy is part of the legendary Hart family and most recently worked for MLW before the promotion let him go.
Announced at Saturday night’s MLW Fightland TV tapings, MLW and Dragon Gate have formed a partnership. Major League Wrestling’s Court Bauer said the working relationship between MLW and Dragon Gate is “coming soon.”
“The gate to the Americas has been opened. @MLW x @dragongate_pro,” Bauer wrote on Twitter.
Post Wrestling reported the two companies had been in talks and signed the deal over the past week. MLW wants to bring Dragon Gate talent to the States, once they go through the process of securing their visas. This process can take time, so no word yet on when talent will begin making appearances.
MLW signed with ICM Partners, who will sell TV and streaming rights for MLW. MLW Studios will also launch, which will create original scripted and non-scripted programming for the promotion.
MLW has put out a video (seen below) about the two companies working together, along with a press release:
KOBE, JAPAN / NEW YORK — Major League Wrestling and Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling of Japan today announced the formation of a strategic alliance.
MLW and Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling will fuse forces to launch a new collaboration focused on a talent exchange and opportunities to share content and participate in other projects.
“The collaboration between MLW and Dragon Gate is a very special opportunity to produce unique events, showcase spectacular talent and create a new canvas for Japanese and American cooperation,” said Court Bauer, CEO and founder of MLW. “We are ecstatic about this partnership.”
Dragon Gate is a world-renowned wrestling organization based out of Kobe, Japan that has revolutionized wrestling.
Transcending traditional Japanese wrestling with its distinct mixture of strong style wrestling and Mexican lucha libre, Dragon Gate is a spectacular packaging unlike any other Japanese organization.
With popular wrestlers such as Ben-K, YAMATO, Shun Skywalker and Narauki Doi among others, Dragon Gate delights fans around the world with their thrilling high-flying acrobatics and inventive moves.
A vibrant trendsetting organization, Dragon Gate emerged in 2004 and reimagined Japanese wrestling in its own vision. Today, Dragon Gate is one of Japan’s most prominent organizations with a global reach, including introducing their SVOD service.
More details on first chapter of the MLW x Dragon Gate collaboration will be revealed soon.
Scott Steiner has been announced for Impact Wrestling’s upcoming TNA-themed special event during WrestleCon.
There’s no word yet on who Steiner will be wrestling that night, but we will keep you updated.
Impact will be bringing back the TNA name for one night only during WWE’s WrestleMania 36 Week as WrestleCon hosts the special Impact event on Friday, April 3 from The Ritz in Ybor City, Florida.
The current line-up of wrestlers for the special “TNA: There’s No Place Like Home” event includes Steiner, former TNA World Heavyweight Champion Chris Sabin, plus Aces and 8s, which will be represented by D’Lo Brown and Ken Anderson.
Tickets for the “TNA: There’s No Place Like Home” event are on sale now via WrestleCon.com. Tickets range from $60 – $150. The event will also stream live on FITE.TV.
Steiner originally worked for TNA from 2006-2010. He then returned for a brief run in 2011-2012, and has made other appearances in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Steiner is a two-time former TNA/Impact Tag Team Champion.
BREAKING: There's a 141 2⁄3% that @ScottSteiner will be returning for TNA: There's No Place Like Home on April 3rd as part of @wrestlecon because he's a genetic freak and he's not normal.
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