– Independent wrestler Brute VanSlyke had a tryout with TNA at this week’s Impact Wrestling television taping in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
– Kurt Angle announced a Toughest Man in New York City tournament where the winners of the first round matches will advance to a five-man final match. The names announced for the tournament thus far include MVP, Magnus, Abyss, Austin Aries and Robbie E. Six additional names will be added in the near future.