Brandi Rhodes Talks About Signing With TNA Impact Wrestling

TNA confirmed today that Brandi “Eden” Rhodes has signed with the company to wrestle in their Knockouts division.

The former WWE ring announcer talks with Josh Mathews about signing with TNA. Brandi says she’s wanted to get into the ring for a while and she’s hoping to change the mind of skeptics, pointing to her athletic background. She also commented on wanting to get in the ring since day 1 of venturing into the pro wrestling business.

No word yet on when Brandi will debut but she says she does have the Knockouts Championship on her mind. She named Raquel, Madison Rayne, Jade and Gail Kim as top talents in TNA, saying she has followed the division for some time.

Here’s the official announcement from TNA:

Brandi Rhodes signs with Impact Wrestling
A Dream Come True for the Knockouts

Nashville, TN (September 19, 2016)- Impact Wrestling is proud to announce the signing of Brandi Rhodes to their world-renowned Knockouts. Brandi is the perfect combination of beauty, brains and athleticism. An accomplished model and highly skilled figure skater, she is also a graduate of the University of Michigan as well as the University of Miami’s prestigious Broadcast Journalism Masters Program in Miami, FL. While there, Brandi accomplished success in the modeling industry, appearing in print ads and commercials for brands such as Zumba, Budweiser and Maxim Magazine.

While Brandi’s resume is decorated with accomplishments in broadcasting, she never forgot her passion for professional wrestling. “When the opportunity present itself for me to join one of the top wrestling companies in the world and become a Knockout, I was thrilled,” she said about her newest endeavor. Impact Wrestling certainly agrees. Company President, Billy Corgan provided, “this is a dynamic partnership. The Knockouts have always been on the forefront of Impact; leaders in evolution. We are thrilled to welcome Brandi Rhodes and provide her the worldwide platform she deserves as a Knockout.”

Don’t miss Brandi’s debut in the coming weeks on Impact Wrestling, Thursday nights at 8PM ET/7PM CT on Pop.