Tag: TNA

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.

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

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.

Could Another Veteran TNA Knockout Be Leaving?

Source: WrestlingINC

Velvet Sky’s TNA contract is set to expire in the next 3-4 weeks, according to PWInsider. It will be interesting to see if Velvet leaves the company as she has been a top merchandise seller for several years.

Angelina Love’s contract expired during her pregnancy and she is now a free agent.

Backstage News On TNA And Dixie Carter Negotiating With Potential Investors

Source: WrestlingINC

TNA has been in talks with potential partners as they look for a new investor. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio today that talks with one party are said to be relatively serious.

However, the other party buying in wants a majority interest and Dixie Carter does not want to sell a majority of the company. Meltzer noted that the potential partners are looking for something around 55% of the company.

No word yet on where these talks will go or who the potential partner is but talks are happening.

Former WWE NXT Tag Team Signs With TNA, Other TNA Signing News

Source: WrestlingINC

Former WWE NXT Superstars Sylvester Lefort and Marcus Louis have reportedly signed with TNA, according to PWInsider. They are set to debut on Impact Wrestling in the next several weeks but did not appear in front of the crowd at last week’s tapings.

The former NXT tag team partners were released back in February.

TNA’s Bob Ryder noted on Twitter that the company signed 5 new talents last week. PWInsider has confirmed that one of those talents is Laura “Cherry Bomb” Dennis.

TNA Partners With Al Snow Wrestling Wrestling Academy

The Al Snow Wrestling Academy announced that they have partnered with TNA to bring the Impact brand to the UK and Europe. The Al Snow Academy issued the following:

The Al Snow Wresting Academy is proud to announce our partnership with TNA Impact Wrestling.

Bringing the Impact brand to the UK and Europe and further establishing together a commitment to finding, nurturing and showcasing the best talent in the UK, Europe and worldwide.
This amazing partnership which will take the Academy, its students and Impact Wrestling to even greater heights.

Academy tryouts are on 9th April at our new 6000sq ft facility in London.

 

TNA Impact Wrestling Live On POP TV Tonight – Preview: 3/15/16 – Jeff Hardy Returns

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:

 

Why Is Mr. Anderson No Longer Working With TNA?

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.

Mr. Anderson Announces TNA Departure

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.