Plans For GFW – TNA Invasion Angle

The GFW – TNA invasion angle is expected to kick off at the July 22nd TNA Impact Wrestling episode and continue through that week’s tapings and the July 24th Global Force Wrestling TV tapings in Las Vegas, where the first GFW Champion and GFW Women’s Champion will be crowned with tournaments.

Eric Young, Bobby Roode and other TNA stars will be sent to the GFW TV tapings. Young will also be working this weekend’s GFW Grand Slam Tour events to confront Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett wanted Matt Hardy to be one of the TNA stars sent for the angle but the deal hasn’t been confirmed yet. GFW stars confirmed for the GFW tapings include PJ Black (Justin Gabriel), Nick Aldis (Magnus), Chris Mordetzky (Chris Masters), IWGP Jr. Champion KUSHIDA, Chris Sabin, Sonjay Dutt, Sanada, Mickie James and Lei’D Tapa. It’s possible some of these GFW stars will work the TNA tapings that week.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter via WrestlingINC.com

NXT Results: 7/8/15

Sasha Banks & Charlotte def. Emma & Dana Brooke – Submission: After the match, Charlotte asked Banks for a title shot for next week. Banks said it’s on.

 

NXT Title Match from Beast In The East: Finn Balor def. (C) Kevin Owens. Balor is the new NXT Champion.

 

Solomon Crowe def. Marcus Louis – Submission

 

Tag Team #1 Contender’s Match: The Vaudevillians def. Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady w/Carmella

Lucha Underground Results: 7/8/15

Pentagon Jr. Talked with his Master. Pentagon sweared revenge on Vampiro.

The Mack def. Cage

Vampiro interview with Pentagon Jr. – Vampiro apologized for his unprofessional conduct. Vampiro says he wont face Pentagon at Ultima Lucha. Pentagon calls Vampiro a coward.

 

Mil Muertes w/Catrina def. Son of Havoc

Texano in the ring, challenges Chavo Guerrero at Ultima Lucha. Chavo’s crew came out and attacked Texano. Blue Demon Jr. came out for what looked like to make the save, but instead attacked Texano with a chair and kendo stick. Blue Demon Jr. says he represents Mexico not Texano and he’ll fight him at Ultima Lucha.

Johnny Mundo, Hernandez, Jack Evans & Superfly def. Alberto El Patron, Drago, Aerostar & Sexy Star

Pentagon Jr. attacked Vampiro from behind at the broadcast desk with a chair. Pentagon poured gasoline on Vampiro and said if Vampiro doesn’t accept his challenge for Ultima Lucha, Vampiro’s family and the entire world will see Vampiro burn in flames. Pentagon gave him one week to make his decision.

New TNA Authority Figure To Be Revealed Next Week

Dixie Carter made her return to TV on last night’s Impact Wrestling, and now is a babyface. Dixie tweeted a message to her nephew TNA World Heavyweight Champion EC3:

A new authority figure for TNA will be revealed next week on Impact Wrestling. TNA tweeted:

 

Sheamus Reaches Milestone With RAW Win Over Roman Reigns

According to the North American Wrestling Rankings blog. which has been keeping TV stats since November 2006, Sheamus was the first wrestler to win 200 TV singles matches with his victory over Roman Reigns on the July 6, 2015 episode of RAW.

Sheamus was the 4th wrestler to win 100 singles matches back on August 3, 2012. As of July 8, 2015 – Randy Orton has 197 wins and John Cena has 188.

Sheamus tweeted about the milestone:

USA Network Heat On WWE Tough Enough?

According to The Wrestling Observer, sources at the USA Network indicate that officials there believe pro wrestling’s popularity is cycling downward, which is indicated by the decline in ratings.

In regards to disappointing numbers for WWE Tough Enough, it was noted by The Observer that USA feels the format of Tough Enough, with how it’s taped and live, isn’t working because it doesn’t give the Tough Enough judges enough time to make fair decisions, and the fans are only given a few minutes instead of a whole day or week to vote. They feel this turns off the audience and leads to a poor word of mouth buzz.

USA officials also reportedly feel like Steve Austin was a dynamic presence with charisma that carried the previous Tough Enough season and current host Chris Jericho is seen more like a game show host. There is no blame or heat on Jericho but they are blaming  the show’s format because it feels more like a game show instead of a reality TV competition. USA is also reportedly concern with how the last two Tough Enough winners, Daniel Puder and Andy Leavine, were released before never amounting to anything in WWE. The original idea behind Tough Enough was that the winner gets a WWE contract and is expected to become a star but there’s a feeling now that winning the show means nothing so fans don’t care.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

The General speaks out (Vanessa’s perspective)

  To be honest I never thought I would be writing a piece partaining to this situation but nearly a year later here we are.

Before reading this though you should read Shayna and Jessamyn’s statements about the events first which were released yesterday.

You can do so here http://thesportspost.com/blogs/view/mma-jessamyn-duke-shayna-baszler-street-fight

However if you’ve already read their statement you know what this article will contain and as you probably already guest I’m the “super fan turned friend” refered to in the article.

For the people who have been following our site for quite sometime you may recall a time where we did a special show in which I needed prayer, you may also recall me taking a break from the site due to personal issues, and further more if you’re a follower of the site you know myself a long with the rest of them team have tons of love for Jessamyn Duke and Shayna Baszler. Well if you ever wondered why to any of the things listed above this is why.

Now I’m not going to retell the whole entire story because you can read the girls statement for that and quite honestly I don’t want to relive that again.

What I will tell you though are things that happened that weren’t mentioned but I hold near and dear to my heart. (Feel special this is a big deal for me)

As you know we were all waiting for my ride which should’ve been there hours ago. As said in the other article (reefer to above) i insisted to Shayna, Jessamyn and Justin that I was perfectly ok waiting alone but being the awesome people they are they wernt having it.

What wasn’t mentioned that at one point I geeked out over watching the sunset with three bad ass fighters, or that Jessamyn bought me a very berry Hibiscus (my favorite drink from Starbucks) or that Justin gave me some of his food because it was  obvious that I was hungry even though I turned down the offer of said food about three times, or that when it got cold (I didn’t ask for help but received it anyway) in the form of Shayna helping me get my hoodie on. In fact I recall her saying “see arnt your glad we’re here to help”? And boy was I.

Here comes the part that still makes me emotional but also smile like a kid in a candy story. After the incident took place as one could imagine I was pretty distraught. I was sitting in the back of the war wagon (Shayna’s car) crying my eyes out and Jessamyn looks straight at me (bloodied face and all) and says: “hey Vanessa don’t cry. I’d take a baseball bat to the face for you any day and if that’s not love I don’t know what love is” (GUYS THATS LOVE)

The sweetness doesn’t stop there through because both Shayna and Justin also offered words of encouragement that day. I remember crying to justin telling him that I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next because I knew I didn’t want to be where I lived at the time and I continued to tell him that my family situation was a bit complicated to which he apologized saying: “Sorry if we made it worse for you” to which I assured him that wasn’t the case and if anything they made it better. Justin then went on and thanked me for all the support I give and that from this moment on they would have my back.

While still crying, came the last heart to heart of that night and it involved Shayna and I. She was still outside waiting to be questioned by the cops as I sat in her car (which is very comfortable might I add) the window happened to be rolled down and she managed to stick her hand through the open space. She took my hand and looked me square in the eyes and said “hey don’t feel bad about anything that happened tonight none of it is your fault” she then asked me “what’s the number one thing in the Queens Army” to which I replied LOYALTY and her response  was :”that’s right, you’re loyal to me and I’m loyal to you, don’t ever forget that”

In truth I think that day was the day The General was born. I mean sure fellow MMA fans had been calling me that for quite sometime but these events made it official.

In all honesty Jessamyn, Shayna and Justin saved my life that day. They put their lives in danger to defend my honor because let’s be real it could’ve been far worse then it was. Yes it was a shitty situation but it turned out for the better for me and started a friendship that I never dreamed of having.

So next time you wonder why I’m constantly defending these fighters here’s your answer. They’re my heroes.

-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)

Mickie James Set For GFW TV Tapings

Karen Jarrett broke the news on Twitter that Mickie James will be part of the upcoming Global Force Wrestling TV tapings on July 24th in Las Vegas. Mickie will be competing in the GFW Women’s Championship tournament.

Source: Karen Jarrett – Global Force Wrestling

Roddy Piper Reportedly Dropped From His WWE Legends Contract

WWE Hall of Famer noted on his latest “Woo Nation” podcast that WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper has been dropped from his WWE Legends contract.

Flair said Piper was dropped as a result of his recent issues with Steve Austin over Podcast One.

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: 7/8/15

The Reign of EC3 begins.

Dixie Carter Returns.

Jeff Jarrett Interview Part 2.

Street Fight: Robbie E VS Jessie Godderz

Velvet Sky VS Madison Rayne