The Young Bucks have signed a new two-year deal that will see them work both Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling, similar to the schedule they’ve worked this year.
The deal will see the brothers receive a significant increase in pay from ROH and NJPW for 2017, then another increase in 2018. They will be allowed to maintain their own merchandise and will be able to give more creative input. The deals are exclusive to the US and Japanese markets but they are still able to work overseas dates that don’t coincide with ROH or NJPW bookings. While exclusive to the US and Japan, the brothers will still be allowed to work for PWG in the US.
It was The Bucks who set the wheels in motion for Matt Hardy’s video at Final Battle, which you can see below with a video of The Bucks signing their new deals. The Hardys vs. The Bucks is currently scheduled for April 1st in Lakeland, FL, the night before WrestleMania 33 in Orlando.
Regarding Matt’s video that aired on pay-per-view this weekend which you can watch below, it was approved by TNA. Brandi Rhodes’ appearance to introduce her husband Cody Rhodes was also approved by TNA.
Dave Meltzer notes that there is nothing to the rumors of The Bucks appearing on TNA TV for the upcoming Total Nonstop Deletion episode, and there’s nothing on paper regarding anyone from ROH working for TNA but it’s very interesting that the two promotions are cooperating.
Last night at ROH Final Battle, Broken Matt Hardy appeared on the big screen. Hardy said that he and his brother Nero are coming to ROH to go after the spot monkeys in The Young Bucks. To prove that they are the best tag team in the galaxy. Matt said that they are going to make the rednecks and spot monkey’s obsolete and that they will delete them. The crowd chanted delete with Matt
TNA Wrestling is no longer in debt to Billy Corgan … the Smashing Pumpkins frontman released a statement Monday saying he’s agreed to a settlement with the company.
Corgan says, “I’m pleased that an agreement is now in place that allows wrestling operations to continue, for my interest from the start was to provide support, be it material or creative, to such a great roster and crew.”
As previously reported, Corgan was removed as TNA President after losing his fight to obtain ownership. Shortly afterward, he released a statement saying he still hadn’t been re-paid.
Billy adds, “And as I plan on continuing in the business side of pro wrestling, I look forward to seeing where Anthem’s leadership takes the company in 2017, and wish them the best.”
The Following is scheduled for 11/24 Impact Wrestling on Pop TV:
Thanksgiving episode
At the conclusion of the show it looked as if things between Jeff Hardy and James Storm of The DCC were far from over and this rivalry is just getting started .
Jeff Hardy to kickoff Impact:
What will Jeff Hardy have to say? How is his brother Matt dealing with his amnesia? Remember it was a hit from The DCC that sent Matt into this downward spiral and now Jeff will return to Impact Wrestling to address everything he has been dealing with over the past several weeks.
EC3 vs Eli Drake: If Eli wins, EC3 must give Eli his World Title shot. If EC3 wins, Eli Drake must remain silent for the rest of the year
Matt Hardy’s first annual Thanksgiving Ice Cream Social
Team X-Gold Elimination Match: DJZ, Mandrews & Braxton Sutter vs RockStar Spud & Decay vs Trevor Lee, Andrew Everett & Marshee Rocket
TNA Wrestling‘s upcoming Tag Team Apocalypto at the Hardy Compound has partly been filmed … and sources tell us legendary tag team The Rock ‘n’ RollExpress are one of the teams involved.
Pro Wrestling Sheet has learned Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson recorded a few segments during the shoot, which PWS was told has so far been the craziest one Broken Matt has done yet.
According to reports, nearly a dozen teams are participating in the special which airs next month. Our sources say it was a closed set, so not much else will be known until teasers start getting released.
We’re just praying the Bucks of Youth make an appearance in the Lake of Resurrection.
The following is set for tonight’s 11/10 TNA Impact Wrestling on POP TV:
TNA World Championship: (C) Eddie Edwards vs Eli Drake
There will be a series of qualifying matches that will lead to a number one contender’s match for the World Title on November 17. Whoever wins the number one contender’s match on November 17 will face the World Champion in the IMPACT Zone.
TheCompetors announced so far are: EC3, “The Miracle” Mike Bennett, Moose, The Monster Abyss, DJZ, Rockstar Spud and Trevor Lee
Gail Kim is scheduled to make an announcement that will have everyone buzzing
An update on Broken Matt Hardy after last week’s fall
Dixie Carter held a conference call yesterday with the TNA roster and other employees, according to PWInsider. The call was described as a “rah rah” call with Dixie saying lots of things within the company had changed since the locker room meeting in Orlando on October 3rd.
Dixie officially introduced Anthem Sports & Entertainment’s Eric Nordholm as a member of the Board of Managers and said the Board will be guiding TNA going forward. Dixie praised TNA’s new relationship with Anthem and said they have injected capital & resources into the company that will bring it to the next level.
Nordholm also addressed the roster and praised them for their hard work. He also said the new agreement will be a great opportunity for both The Fight Network and TNA.
It was noted that TNA is looking at getting back to running live events and strengthening their relationship with their Indian TV partner, Sony Six. The idea of an over-the-top streaming network featuring TNA content was also mentioned.
Regarding TNA creative changes, Dixie confirmed that Billy Corgan is no longer with the company and that David Lagana resigned last week. Dixie said going forward, they will be going back to a collaborative effort with John Gaburick, Matt Conway and Madison Rayne but they are looking to hire more writers to work creative.
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