WrestlingINC.com reported that TNA has been offered a spot on Discovery’s Velocity network, which is only available in HD & in less than 50 million homes.
F4WOnline noted that TNA moving to Velocity was described as a worst case scenario.
If TNA makes the deal to move Impact to Velocity, TNA would have to cut so far back on production & talent that the TNA as we know it would be no more.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
Bully Ray & Velvet Sky did the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Velvet did the challenge with help from Bully & then nominated him to take it. Bully did the challenge & they celebrated “Stone Cold” Steve Austin style with beer. Velvet then hit Bully with a Stone Cold Stunner as Austins’ theme music played. Velvet also had issued Austin to take the challenge.
Matt & Jeff Hardy & Mr. Anderson Accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
It is being reported by F4WOnline & Wrestling Inc that Spike TV reportedly wants out of the pro wrestling business. The impression is that TNA has another network lined up but that it’s not a major network. There is still not cancellation date for Impact Wrestling on Spike TV yet but Spike TV is willing to work with TNA while they transition to another network.
PWInsider Elite is reporting that several more TNA contracts are expiring soon & that these talents are in the same situation as Bully Ray because word came down that TNA is not looking to sign any upper=level talents until a new TV deal with Spike TV is done. PWInsider reports that negotiations between TNA & Spike TV are ongoing.
Source: Wrestling Inc
Former 4 time TNA Knockouts Champion Jessica “ODB” Kresa appears to be done with TNA. She has been removed from the TNA Knockouts website & her profile has been moved to the TNA Alumni section. ODB has been with TNA off & on since 2007. ODB tweeted that she is now taking bookings:
Stairway To Janice Match: Bram def. Abyss:
EC3 puts the blame on Rhino for Bully Ray putting Dixie Carter through the table & assaults Rhino.
X-Division Championship: (C) Samoa Joe def. Low Ki:
I Quit Match: Mr. Anderson VS Samuel Shaw:
The Hardy’s & Team 3D call out The Wolves, they both want a Tag Team title shot. The Wolves say both can have one.
Mike Tenay’s bedside interview with Dixie Carter. Dixie said she has a broken back & a fractured rib from Bully Ray putting her through the table. Dixie said for now she is going to focus on business outside the ring but we haven’t seen the last of her.
Last Knockout Standing TNA Knockouts Championship Match: (C) Gail Kim def. Angelina Love:
MVP cuts a promo about any potential contenders for Lashley’s TNA World Title.
6 Sides of Steel TNA World Title #1 Contender Match: Bobby Roode, Gunner, Magnus, Austin Aries, James Storm & Eric Young: Roode & EY escaped at the same time. One Ref ruled Roode the winner & a other Ref ruled EY the winner:
TNA President Dixie Carter issued a statement today announcing that Impact Wrestling will remain on Wednesday nights on Spike TV through the end of the year.
Dixie said: “Impact Wrestling will remain a vital part of Spike TV’s programming on Wednesday nights 9/8c, through the end of the year. Negotiations remain ongoing beyond this time frame.”
TNA IMPACT makes its move to Wednesday nights starting with Hardcore Justice.
6 Sides of Steel TNA World Heavyweight Championship #1 Contender Match: Bobby Roode VS Gunner VS Magnus VS Austin Aries VS Eric Young VS James Storm:
Stairway To Janice Match: “The Monster” Abyss VS Bram:
Last Knockout Standing TNA Knockouts Championship: (C) Gail Kim VS Angelina Love:
I Quit Match: Mr. Anderson VS Samuel Shaw:
X-Division Championship: (C) Samoa Joe VS Low Ki
Tommy Dreamer & Robbie E ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Edge & Christian ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with a appearance by Beth Phoenix
Dolph Ziggler ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Celeste Bonin (Kaitlyn) ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Chris Jericho ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
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