Jeff Hardy Returns looking for revenge!
Eric Young VS Jeff Hardy
TNA world Heavyweight Championship: (C) Matt Hardy VS EC3
“The Miracle” Mike Bennett & Maria Kanellis VS Drew Galloway & Gail Kim
Going into tonight’s TNA Impact Wrestling, TNA posted this video showing Eli Drake tampered with Grado’s “Feast or Fired” briefcase:
Source: WrestlingINC
As noted, Mr. Anderson revealed that he is no longer working with TNA at a recent indie event. Video of Anderson saying “f–k TNA” is below.
Anderson last appeared for TNA at their Bethlehem, PA TV tapings and according to PWInsider, Anderson was released due to his behavior that took place that week.
ProWrestlingSheet.com reports that Anderson was released from TNA after he failed a drug test … and multiple backstage sources tell us it was given to him after he appeared to be under the influence during a match.
Sources with knowledge of the situation tell us the match against Eric Young was supposed to air on January 19th, but Anderson looked so bad in the ring they had to remove it from the show.
ProWrestlingSheet.com was told he was immediately forced to take a drug test backstage, then sent home.
Source: WrestlingINC
As seen in the video below, former two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion Mr. Anderson announced that he is no longer with TNA.
“I don’t work for TNA anymore, so I agree with you, f–k TNA!,” Anderson exclaimed.
Anderson has been working on and off for TNA since January of 2010.
As of this writing, Anderson remains in the Roster section of TNA’s official website, however so does Austin Aries, who wrestled on last night’s episode of WWE NXT.
The Kurt Angle Farewell Tour comes to an end: Kurt Angle VS Lashley
TNA Tag Team Championship: (C’s) The Wolves VS Beer Money
TNA Knockouts championship: (C) Gail Kim VS Jade
King of the Mountain Championship – KOTM Match: (C) Eric Young VS Jimmy Havok VS Damo VS Will Ospreay VS Bram
TNA is returning to the Impact Zone next week for the first time since July 2015. TNA officially announced the next set of Impact Wrestling tapings. TNA Issued the following:
IMPACT WRESTLING RETURNS TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO MARCH 15 – 19
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL TELEVISION EVENTS MARCH 15 EVENT BROADCAST LIVE ON POP
WHAT:
Be part of the adrenaline-pumping action March 15–19 as the Stars and Knockouts of IMPACT WRESTLING return to the backlot at Universal Studios in Orlando for five days of televised events, including flagship IMPACT WRESTLING, Xplosion and One Night Only.
The Tuesday, March 15 event will be a LIVE broadcast of IMPACT WRESTLING on Pop.
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 15 through Saturday, March 19
Shows each night begin at 7 p.m. ET
Doors open at 6 p.m. ET
A special matinee show will take place Thursday, March 17 at 1 p.m. ET
Doors for the matinee will open at Noon ET
WHERE:
Sound Stage 20, located on the backlot at Universal Studios in Orlando.
TICKETS:
Admission to the event is FREE.
A limited number of VIP experiences are available for $99 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.
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, Eric Young, Bobby Roode, James Storm, the best female wrestlersin the world – the TNA Knockouts – led by Gail Kim, as well as the high-flying X-Division, including Tigre Uno.
TNA’s “One Night Only: Joker’s Wild” pay-per-view will debut tonight Below is the card:
The Wolves vs. The Decay
Eric Young and Bram vs. DJ Z and Trevor Lee
Tigre Uno and Mandrews vs. The BroMans
Rockstar Spud and Mahabali Shera vs. Aiden O’Shea and Grado
Gail Kim and Bobby Lashley vs. Jade and Tyrus
Drew Galloway and Mike Bennett vs. Jimmy Havoc and Big Damo
Matt Hardy and Will Ospreay vs. James Storm and Eli Drake
$100,000 Gauntlet Battle Royal with the winners
Source: WrestlingINC
TNA was scheduled to return to Orlando, Florida for more Impact Wrestling tapings from March 12th through March 15th. Those tapings will now run from March 15th through March 20th, according to PWInsider.
Right now TNA is looking at broadcasting Impact Wrestling live on Tuesday, March 15th.
TNA will also be taping One Night Only pay-per-view events that week and they have already started reaching out to non-TNA performers.
With the tapings less than two weeks away, it’s worth noting that some TNA talents still haven’t received travel information. On a related note, some TNA talents are still waiting to be paid from the last set of tapings in the UK but word is that they will receive checks this week.
Tonight on Impact Wrestling:
Kurt Angle Farewell Tour continues: Kurt Angle Week March 1-8
Kurt Angle VS Bobby Roode
KOTM Championship: (C) Eric Young VS Damo
Drew Galloway VS “The Miracle” Mike Bennett w/Maria Kanellis
What is Jimmy Havoc’s History with Rosemary?
Source: WrestlingINC
It was reported that TNA Wrestling is looking for more investors. PWInsider has answered some of the questions as it relates to why this is happening.
TNA has been forced to cut back on both office space and talent that was scheduled for the UK tour. They’re unable to grow in the state they’re in, and while they’ll tread water, it won’t be profitable in the long run.
TNA is said to have a five-year plan in order, and a partner taking a percentage of the company will aid in making that a reality. The TV deals are helping keep TNA going, but Dixie Carter wants to be a “player.” It’s also said that it is believed Dixie Carter would consider an offer to buy the company outright for the right price. Carter has outright rejected several offers in the past.
Panda Energy still technically owns TNA, but they aren’t funding the company and also aren’t involved in any operations, with this being the case since about when Jeff Jarrett’s stake was bought out last year.
A source told Wrestling Inc that Josh Mathews will actually be in meetings this week with multimedia startups in relation to this.
Every match took place inside the Six-Sides of Steel
Beer Money VS Eric Young & Bram
Winners: Beer Money
X-Division Championship: (C) Trevor Lee w/Gregory Shane Helms VS Tigre Uno
Winner: Trevor Lee
Lethal Lockdown: The Dollhouse VS Gail Kim & Velvet Sky
Madison Rayne wasn’t able to compete due to being injured from an attack earlier.
Maria Kanellis came out as if she was going to take Madison’s place but instead she didn’t enter and locked the cage door.
Winners: The Dollhouse
Eli Drake VS Odarg the Great
Winner: Odarg (Odarg was unmasked)
After the match in the back, Grado who is supposed to be fired, pleaded his case to Bill Corgan, Eli Drake came in and Eli and Billy had Grado escorted from the building.
Jimmy Havoc wants Rosemary back. The Decay beat Havoc down.
TNA World Heavyweight Championship: (C) Matt Hardy w/Tyrus VS EC3
Tyrus interfered, tried to chain EC3 to the ropes but instead EC3 chained Tyrus to the ropes & laid him out with a few chair shots. Reby came down with a hammer from the diaper bag, but was stopped by RockStar Spud, who then turned on EC3 slamming the cage door on him, helping Matt Hardy retain the World Title.
Winner: Matt Hardy
After the match, Spud blasted EC3 with a chair shot to the back of his head as he was laid out across the ring steps.
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