TNA Announces Next Set Of Impact Wrestling Tapings, Press Conference And Weigh-Ins For Slammiversary

Source: WrestlingINC

TNA has officially announced the next set of Impact Wrestling tapings for Thursday, April 21st, April 22nd, April 23rd and April 24th. There will be no live Impact Wrestling event this time but there will be a press conference and weigh-in for the main event for the June Slammiversary pay-per-view. TNA announced the following:

IMPACT WRESTLING RETURNS TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA APRIL 21-24 BE PART OF LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE WITH COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONWHAT: Be part of the adrenaline-pumping action April 21 – 24 as the Stars and Knockouts of IMPACT WRESTLING return to Soundstage 20 on the back lot at Universal Studios Florida for four days of televised events, including flagship IMPACT WRESTLING, airing Tuesday nights at 9e on Pop.

WHEN: Thursday, April 21 through Sunday, April 24 Shows each night are at 7 p.m. ET Doors open at 6 p.m. ET

WHERE: Soundstage 20, located on the back lot at Universal Studios in Orlando.

TICKETS: Admission to the event is complimentary. A limited number of VIP Experiences are available for $89 at ShopTNA.com Each VIP Experience includes a VIP credential, premium seating, commemorative event poster and a nightly meet-and-greet photo and autograph session with a select IMPACT WRESTLING Star or Knockout. April VIPs will also have exclusive access to the press conference and weigh in for a Slammiversary main event match scheduled for the June Pay-Per-View event.

WHO: IMPACT WRESTLING features a diverse roster of professional athletes and entertainers including Jeff and Matt Hardy, Ethan Carter III (EC3), Bobby Lashley, Drew Galloway, James Storm, the best female wrestlers in the world – the TNA Knockouts – led by Gail Kim, as well as the high-flying X-Division, including Tigre Uno.

Shane McMahon Vs. The Undertaker Promo

Below is a new preview for Shane McMahon and The Undertaker’s Hell In a Cell match at WrestleMania 32 on Sunday.

Which WrestleMania 32 Kickoff Pre-show Matches Will Air On The USA Network

It appears that there will be two matches that will air on the USA Network as part of the 2nd hour of the WrestleMania 32 pre-show in which the first hour will air exclusively on the WWE Network.

The first hour starts a 5pm EST on the WWE Network, the second hour runs from 6pm EST through 7pm EST on the USA Network. The matches on USA Network looks to be The Dudley Boyz VS The Usos and The Total Divas VS B.A.D. & Blonde

NXT Preview: 3/30/16

The following is scheduled for tonight’s 3/30 WWE NXT:

Samoa Joe vs. Bull Dempsey

Apollo Crews vs. Alex Riley

NXT Tag Team Champions The Revival vs. Tucker Knight & Steve Cutler

American Alpha vs. Corey Hollis & John Skyler

Baron Corbin in action.

Lucha Underground Preview: 3/30/16

The following is scheduled for tonight’s 3/30 Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network:

The fallout from Aztec Warfare II with the return of Dario Cueto and new Lucha Underground Champion Matanza Cueto

Trios Champions Son of Havoc, Angelico & Ivelisse in action.

ROH Preview: 3/30/16

The following is scheduled for tonight’s 3/30 ROH TV on Comet:

ROH Title: Jay Lethal (c) vs. Hirooki Goto

Roderick Strong vs. MOOSE vs. Adam Page vs. Matt Sydal

Story Time with Adam Cole

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: 3/29/16

TNA has announced the following for tonight’ episode of Impact on Pop TV:

TNA World Heavyweight Championship: (C) Drew Galloway VS Jeff Hardy

The BroMans VS Eric Young & Bram

The Status of the X-Division address from X-Division Champion Trevor Lee with Gregory Shane Helms

Jon Jones Gets Five Tickets From Police Officer And Goes Off (Video), Jones And UFC Make Statement

Source: WrestlingINC

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones had yet another run-in with the police last week, and it wasn’t pretty.

Jones was ticketed for drag racing, and was pretty outspoken to the police officer who issued the ticket, who also didn’t shy away. The policeman claimed that Jones took off at a high rate of speed off from a stop in his Cadillac.

In the video, Jones can be heard going off on the cop, calling him a “pig,” and a “f–king liar,” before saying ‘you’re despicable.” The police officer later replied and said he felt the same way about Jones. Jones was given five tickets in total.

Jon Jones issued a statement maintaining his innocence, but says he regrets the terminology he used.

“I was not drag racing nor was I speeding. I did not get a speeding ticket. I was driving within the speed limit of the 35mph zone.”

“I feel that police used a technicality to ticket me for drag racing, for simply revving my engine and acknowledging some of my local fans. I regrettably said words to the police officer out of frustration, for which I apologize for, but I do feel this was excessive.”

The UFC also issued a statement, saying “We are aware of the situation and are looking into the matter. We’ve also been in touch with Jon’s team regarding the matter.”

Jones was also cited for a traffic violation last month.

Roman Reigns Thinks WWE Programming Is Just For Kids.

Doug and Dave of Busted Open Nation Radio react to Roman Reigns’ comments regarding the constant booing he receives, saying he’s not a wrestler for “30 year old guys” and that WWE programing is for kids.

You can check out the clip from Busted Open Nation on SiriusXM at this link

TNA Announces New Partnership

TNA Wrestling issued the following:

Comprehensive Global Content Partnership

Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 multi-platform channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, and TNA Entertainment announced today they have entered into a comprehensive content partnership to seize a global digital audience for fight-based content.

Fight Network’s over-the-top (OTT) app available on digital platforms will become the global home for TNA Wrestling content starting in the second quarter of this year. Fight Network and TNA Wrestling will collaborate to produce digital content and will also partner on cross-promotion and joint sales efforts in global markets, as well as in the U.S. and Canada.

Fight Network’s OTT app is available on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Verizon Go90, Layer 3 and KlowdTV.

Fight Network is currently the home of TNA Wrestling programming in Canada, including its two hour flagship weekly program IMPACT WRESTLING, TNA Wrestling’s Greatest Matches and TNA Xplosion. Fight Network will now also air select TNA Wrestling archive programming on its linear channels in select U.S. markets and in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East where Fight Network currently broadcasts.

“As a TNA Wrestling broadcast partner, we see the quality of the content, the viewer reaction and the potential to bring great programming to the world,” said Leonard Asper, CEO of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. “Our global OTT service now available on several platforms will be immeasurably strengthened by this partnership and we see this as just the first step in building global fight themed destination channel together.”

“Our enhanced partnership with Fight Network to deliver new and archived content through linear and over-the-top platforms, as well as to bring TNA programming to new and emerging markets around the world, is a significant step in the execution of TNA’s strategic plan,” said TNA president Dixie Carter. “Fans are hungry for easily accessible content they can view on demand, and come this summer, the action of TNA IMPACT WRESTLING will be more available than ever.”

For more information about the Fight Network OTT, visit fightnetwork.com.