TNA Impact Preview: 9/10/14

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:

 

WWE PPV Payback No Longer In Chicago

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WWE has moved it’s 2015 Payback pay-per-view from Chicago to Baltimore, Maryland at the Baltimore Arena. Payback will take place on May 17th.
This is the first time that Payback will take place outside of Chicago.
 

Bellator MMA: Ortiz VS Bonnar Fight Announcement (Video)

The Bellator MMA fight announcement at Bellator 123 on Friday of the Tito Ortiz VS Stephan Bonner looked like something we usually see in pro wrestling. Ortiz VS Bonner can be seen Saturday, November 15th live & free on Spike TV.

Daniel Bryan Update

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Brie Bella is reported to have said in a interview for Total Divas this past week that her husband Daniel Bryan will not need a second surgery as expected, the doctors made their decision this past week. Brie said Bryan is going through rehab & is slowly regaining strength in his right arm.

There is no word yet on a exact return date but WWE officials are hoping for 3 months from now.

Source: F4WOnline via WrestlingInc.com

RAW Preview: 9/8/14

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Season Premiere of RAW.

Jerry Springer intervention with The Bella Twins.

Does Rusev fear Mark Henry?

Roman Reigns VS Randy Orton:

Steel Cage Match: Chris Jericho VS Bray Wyatt:

Is John Cena truly prepared to fight WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar at Night of Champions?

SmackDown Preview: 9/5/14

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Cesaro VS Dolph Ziggler:

Jimmy Uso VS Heath Slater:

Brie Bella VS Paige:

Bo Dallas VS Zack Ryder:

Roman Reigns, John Cena, Chris Jericho, Mark Henry & Big Show VS Seth Rollins, Kane & The Wyatt Family:

 

TNA Looking To Sign Mexican Luchadors

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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

Speculation On Bully Ray & TNA

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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

Changes To Brock Lesnar’s WWE Deal

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WWE has reportedly come to terms with Brock Lesnar on changes to his contract that will now allow WWE to book him as frequently as they want, for a price. Previously Lesnar was committed to working only select number of appearances & WWE would have to map out storylines & dates to work around his schedule. The changes to the contract will now allow WWE to book Lesnar for RAW shows & pay-per-views whenever they want on a pro-rated basis, this according to Wrestling Newsletter Observer.

Source: Bleacher Report

 

Mick Foley To Have Back Surgery

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Mick Foley will be having back surgery tomorrow. Foley wrote the following on Facebook:

“It’s a relatively minor procedure that I hope will produce major results – as the pain these past two weeks has just been excruciating. I wonder if the origin of my lower back woes began from having to carry Al Snow through so many matches. Boom!”