TNA recently issued the following …

TNA’S JANUARY THREE-CITY UK TOUR TO BE INTERNATIONAL TELEVISED EVENTS

Glasgow, Manchester and London shows will be IMPACT TV events

Finalists of hit Challenge TV series British Boot Camp 2 added to roster

Fans can meet the British Boot Camp stars for FREE before each show

London (Monday December 1, 2014): TNA today announced it will tape its international hit TV show IMPACT WRESTLING, which broadcasts Sunday nights on Challenge TV in the UK, at the company’s live events in Glasgow, Manchester and London during the MAXIMUM IMPACT 7 Tour this January 29 – 31. Tickets to the events are on sale now.

The news comes hot on the heels of the announcement of TNA’s new partnership with Discovery Communications, who will broadcast IMPACT WRESTLING across the USA on Destination America beginning in January.

In a further announcement, the six finalists of popular Challenge TV series TNA Wrestling: British Boot Camp 2 will ALL star on the TNA January 2015 UK Tour.

Scottish standouts Grado, Noam Dar and Kay Lee Ray, Welshman Mark Andrews and England’s Dave Mastiff and Rampage Brown will join TNA’s international roster of stars.

The line-up will also include current TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode, the UK’s first ever wrestling World Heavyweight Champion Magnus, the winner of British Boot Camp Season 1 Rockstar Spud, James Storm, MVP, Madison Rayne, Abyss, Eric Young and the three British Boot Camp judges – Al Snow, Gail Kim and Samoa Joe.

As a special thank you to the UK fans, the six Boot Camp finalists will hold a FREE meet & greet at each event – signing autographs from when doors open until the start of the show.

TNA President Dixie Carter said: “Our fans across the UK know TNA for the unmatched professional wrestling we deliver each week on Challenge. We are thrilled to once again showcase internationally, through our flagship program IMPACT, the energy and excitement of the rowdy UK crowds by televising all three of our MAXIMUM IMPACT 7 events in Glasgow, Manchester and London.

“After the incredible energy the UK fans gave the IMPACT shows broadcast from these three cities this past January, I decided we had to try and raise the bar even higher in 2015.

“Several talent such as Lashley, Bram, Angelina Love and TNA Knockouts Champion Taryn Terrell will be making their first appearance on a TNA UK tour or returning after several years’ absence.

“We also have some very exciting things planned for the tour and several surprises fans will not want to miss. Being able to meet the finalists of British Boot Camp before every show is an added bonus.”

MAXIMUM IMPACT 7 Tour tickets are available via www.facebook.com/tnawrestlinguk, www.gigsandtours.com/go/tna2015gen, www.ticketmaster.co.uk/TNA-Wrestling-tickets/artist/1008830 or direct from the tour venues. Full details of the UK events are:

Thursday 29 January 2015 Glasgow The SSE Hydro www.thehydro.com

Friday 30 January 2015 Manchester Phones 4u Arena www.phones4uarena.co.uk

Saturday 31 January 2015 London SSE Arena Wembley www.ssearena.co.uk

The full current roster for the TNA MAXIMUM IMPACT 7 UK Tour is Bobby Roode, Lashley, Magnus, Samoa Joe, James Storm, The Wolves, Mr Anderson, Eric Young, Gail Kim, Gunner, Abyss, EC3, Tigre Uno, Rockstar Spud, MVP, Bram, Taryn Terrell, Angelina Love, Kenny King, Al Snow, Grado, Noam Dar, Kay Lee Ray, Mark Andrews, Dave Mastiff and Rampage Brown. *

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING is broadcast on Challenge TV every Sunday night at 9pm.

* Line-up subject to change.

As reported earlier this week, longtime TNA announcer Mike Tenay is expected to be replaced by former WWE broadcast team member Josh Mathews once the company officially launches on Destination America in January.

Internally, the move has been expected for a while, as Tenay lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has to be flown to TNA events while Mathews is based out of TNA Headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee.

For those wondering, Tenay is expected to remain employed by TNA and will be used on television in a different capacity.

Regarding TNA’s new television deal with Destination America, it is said that TNA now has less money to work with in their company budget and some additional cost-cutting measures are expected to be taking place in the near future.

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As we have noted in the past, TNA is planning on a complete and total overhaul for the company when they officially relaunch their promotion during their Impact Wrestling television debut on their new cable home — Destination America — in January.

One of the major changes in terms of television presentation is the way the company plans to handle their announce team.

It’s believed that the longtime commentary team of Mike Tenay and Taz will cease to exist when TNA launches of Destination America, as one source claims the “new and improved” TNA will be going with a two-man announcing team that will consist of Taz and former WWE announcer Josh Mathews.

As far as Mike Tenay is concerned, it is believed that he will still remain in an on-air role in some capacity.

As previously reported, TNA has announced a set of Impact Wrestling television tapings at the Manhattan Center in New York City, New York for January 7th, 8th and 9th.

As things stand right now, the plan is to do the first show either live or on a one or two hour delay.

It’s said that most of these decisions depend mainly on whether or not Destination America, TNA’s new cable home in the United States, is willing to confirm the Wednesday, 9pm EST. time slot, which is expected.

TNA sent in the following preview for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV:

IMPACT WRESTLING ‘THANKSGIVING THROWDOWN’ TO AIR ON YOUTUBE THIS WEDNESDAY AT 9/8C

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 25, 2014) Thanksgiving is here. A time to fill your face with delicious food, spend time with family and friends, and shop til’ you drop.

Since IMPACT WRESTLING is taking a week off of Spike and returning Dec. 3, TNA is sharing an online exclusive of the best Turkey Bowl matches of all time when ‘Thanksgiving Throwdown’ premieres on YouTube this Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 9/8c.

‘Thanksgiving Throwdown’ is hosted by everyone’s favorite turkey, Jeremy Borash, and gives the viewer Turkey Bowl’s most hilarious moments when grown men must put on the famous TNA turkey suit.

Also, ShopTNA is starting Black Friday early for fans who watch the show. Get an exclusive offer which will be revealed during the ‘Thanksgiving Throwdown’ YouTube broadcast. One lucky fan that places an order at ShopTNA through Black Friday will win a World Heavyweight replica belt.

So, gather the family and watch TNA’s “Thankgiving Throwdown’ premiering Wednesday at 9/8c exclusively on YouTube with on-demand replays available through midnight on BlackFriday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 25, 2014) – TNA Entertainment today announced tickets will be on sale beginning Dec. 5 for three consecutive televised events, Jan. 7 – 9, emanating from the legendary Manhattan Center in New York City for IMPACT WRESTLING’s debut on Destination America.

“With the explosive sold-out crowds in New York City this past summer, returning to the Manhattan Center for three huge events as IMPACT WRESTLING debuts on Destination America was an easy decision,” said Dixie Carter.

Tickets for the Jan. 7 – 9 televised events will go on sale beginning Friday, Dec. 5 at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800.745.3000. Starting at just $20, tickets make great holiday gifts.

For an exclusive pre-sale code follow TNA President Dixie Carter on twitter @TNADixie.

For more information about IMPACT WRESTLING, including Manhattan Center event details, visit www.impactwrestling.com and click on Tickets. And be sure to follow IMPACT WRESTLING on twitter @impactwrestling.

TNA sent out the following press release on Tuesday:

TNA REVEALS SCHEDULE FOR FINAL FOUR EPISODES OF IMPACT WRESTLING ON SPIKE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 25, 2014) – Before moving to Destination America in January 2015, IMPACT WRESTLING will air four Spike Specials highlighting the best of IMPACT 2014 and the greatest moments in TNA history, including matches and footage seen for the first time on Spike.

The final four episodes of IMPACT WRESTLING on Spike will air on Wednesdays at 9/8c with the following schedule:

• December 3 & 10: Best of IMPACT WRESTLING 2014
• December 17 & 24: Countdown to the All-Time Best TNA Moment

“For the past 9 years, TNA and Spike have partnered to deliver the best professional wrestling in the world to our fans week in and week out. Before the move to our new home on Destination America in January, we wanted the final four episodes on Spike to celebrate the best moments for this incredible year of IMPACT and the greatest moments in TNA’s history,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “I will always have a special place in my heart for Kevin Kay, Scott Fishman and the incredible team at Spike. Together we did amazing things and I wish them nothing but the best in their endeavor.”

Tomorrow (Wed., Nov. 26) night “Thanksgiving Throwdown,” an online exclusive episode, will premiere at 9/8c on TNA IMPACT WRESTLING’s YouTube channel and will be available for on-demand viewing through Black Friday. The YouTube special features the best Turkey Bowl matches in TNA history and offers viewers ShopTNA Black Friday deals, including a free replica TNA World Heavyweight Championship belt for one lucky shopper.

Fans are encouraged to take to twitter to share with @impactwrestling their favorite TNA moment by using #TNABestMoment

Now that TNA has officially announced their multi-year TV deal with Destination America, negotiations are underway with various TNA wrestlers regarding new talent contracts. As noted earlier, the entire TNA product will be getting an overhaul, including a new logo, arena layout for Impact Wrestling and more.

The rumored premiere date for Impact on Destination America is Wednesday, January 7th, so it looks like they will be staying on Wednesday nights.

Dixie Carter revealed on Twitter that she will be announcing the date & location for the first Destination America TV tapings later this afternoon:

Want to be the 1st to know the location & date of our debut @DestAmerica TV taping? I will announce here in a few hours.

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 25, 2014

– Regarding TNA live events, there is said to be a feeling among many in the company that they simply can’t support TNA financially like they need it to, so the schedule will likely remain light for the time being.

– As far as TNA’s deal with Destination America is concerned, there are plans for a big “reboot” for the promotion once they premiere on the new network in January. They are also planning on overhauling their official TNA website, a project that former WWE announcer Josh Mathews is said to be the lead on.

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It is said that the negotiations between Spike TV and TNA ended around two or three weeks ago. The two sides were in talks for TNA to sign a “lesser deal” that would see TNA get paid a smaller rights fee.

It’s also said that despite the fact that TNA failed to hit the two million viewer mark for Impact Wrestling that was agreed upon during their original contract signed back in 2010, Spike TV still had interest in maintaining the relationship.

– Destination America executives were at TNA Headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee recently to discuss ways that TNA can be integrated into their network, as well as other ideas that would benefit both sides.

– As noted recently, TNA may be taping some episodes of Impact Wrestling in the Midwest in December. The tapings may actually take place in Michigan. TNA officials are currently working out the details before deciding on taping in December or January.

TNA issued the following regarding their special online, Thanksgiving-edition of Impact Wrestling next week:

Thanksgiving’s Nonstop Action: “Thanksgiving Throwdown” To Air on YouTube This Wednesday

Thanksgiving is here! A time to stuff your face with delicious food, spend time with family and friends, and shop til’ you drop.

Since IMPACT is taking a week off of Spike (returning December 3), TNA is sharing an online exclusive of the best Turkey Bowl matches of all time when “Thanksgiving Throwdown” premieres on YouTube this Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 9/8c.

“Thanksgiving Throwdown” is hosted by everyone’s favorite turkey, Jeremy Borash, and gives you the best Turkey Bowl matches in TNA history. Relive the hilarious moments when grown men must put on the famous TNA turkey suit.

Also, ShopTNA is starting Black Friday early for fans who watch the show. Get an exclusive offer revealed during the “Thanksgiving Throwdown” YouTube broadcast. One lucky fan that places an order at ShopTNA through Black Friday will win a World Heavyweight Championship replica belt.

So gather the family and watch TNA’s “Thanksgiving Throwdown” premiering Wednesday at 9/8c exclusively on YouTube with on-demand replays available through midnight on Black Friday.

And be sure to watch IMPACT as we return to Spike December 3.

Earlier this week, TNA finally announced a new multi-year television deal that will see Impact Wrestling airing on Destination America starting January 2015.

There has been a lot of speculation that TNA will see a total reboot when they change networks and TNA Producer Bryan Edwards has since confirmed those reports.

Edwards said fans should expect “new everything” from TNA next year:

“@AriesK47: @Bryan_Edwards @IMPACTWRESTLING @DestAmerica New logo and graphics? :D” new everything. Fresh start

— Bryan Edwards (@Bryan_Edwards) November 19, 2014

Edwards also indicated that there was a big celebration at TNA headquarters following this week’s big announcement:

Bottles popped, celebration over! Time to get back to editing @IMPACTWRESTLING for @DestAmerica in 2015 pic.twitter.com/KF2PjQitX4

— Bryan Edwards (@Bryan_Edwards) November 19, 2014

TNA President Dixie Carter also tweeted:

It was a big day yesterday w/top execs from @DestAmerica at our offices. MANY exciting announcements coming…..VERY SOON…..

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 21, 2014

Comment below and tell us what you think TNA should change when they begin yet another new “era” in less than two months.

The Wednesday, November 19th edition of TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV, the final first-run edition of the show on the station, scored a final cable rating of 0.83, according to Nielsen Media Research. The number was down slightly from last week’s show, which finished at an 0.84 rating.

Wednesday’s Impact Wrestling averaged 980,000 viewers for Spike TV, which was actually up slightly from the previous week’s show, which averaged 970,000 viewers.

– It was confirmed on Wednesday’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling that the “best of” show that airs in two weeks will look back at the biggest TNA moments of 2014.

– TNA President Dixie Carter posted the following on Twitter, thanking fans for their support and looking ahead to their debut on Destination America in January.

Thanks to all of you for your messages of overwhelming support today & your enthusiasm for TNA's future. You are the reason we are here..

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 20, 2014

What a day! 2 new champs, 1 new network and a ton of great wrestling! Can't wait for January! #DestinationIMPACT @DestAmerica

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 20, 2014

It’s official – TNA Impact Wrestling has signed a multi-year TV deal with Destination America.

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST RIGHTS TO TOP PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING LEAGUE, TNA IMPACT WRESTLING, FOR DESTINATION AMERICA

(Silver Spring, Md.) – Discovery Communications announced today that it has signed a multi-year deal with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) IMPACT WRESTLING to bring the popular league to homes nationwide on Destination America, the only network dedicated to celebrating the people, places and stories of the United States. Destination America officially enters the ring with its first world premiere of IMPACT WRESTLING in January 2015. The series features some of the biggest names in professional wrestling, including Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode, Kurt Angle, Bobby Lashley and Gail Kim. The partnership includes the U.S. premieres of additional TNA WRESTLING series and specials and provides Discovery Communications with international broadcasting rights in select regions, to be announced at a later date.

“Our partnership in this uniquely entertaining franchise with TNA IMPACT WRESTLING provides a significant addition to Destination America’s programming strategy,” said Henry Schleiff, Group President of Destination America, Investigation Discovery, American Heroes Channel, Discovery Fit & Health and Discovery Family Channel. “The enduring, cross-generational enthusiasm of pro wrestling is felt by millions of fans around the country, from coast-to-coast and throughout the heartland. We are delighted to bring this beloved American pastime to the one and only network dedicated to celebrating the unique spirit of the U.S., Destination America.”

“Our knockout partnership with TNA IMPACT WRESTLING continues Destination America’s mission of bringing our viewers the best of all-American entertainment, and going center ring with one of the world’s foremost professional wrestling leagues fits perfectly within our DNA,” said Marc Etkind, general manager of Destination America. “Wrestling has created a fiercely loyal, passionate and widespread fan base, and we look forward to being part of the TNA family.”

“We are very excited about Destination America being the new network for IMPACT WRESTLING and the partnership with Discovery Communications both domestically and across the globe. Their commitment to promote and grow our brand in innovative and compelling ways was instrumental in knowing we had found the right home,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “Together we will create an experience that takes our fans on a new journey that will push the envelope of technology, including where we take our cameras, going deeper into our superstars’ lives and showing the reality of what it takes to create a weekly professional wrestling show, all while showcasing the very best male and female athletes in the world.”

Since launching in 2012, Destination America has become one of cable’s top five fastest-growing networks*, earning 10 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth in Prime among P2+. With top series that explore unique American cultures and ways of life – including Mountain Monsters, A Haunting, Hillbilly Blood, Buying the Bayou, Buying Alaska, Ghost Asylum and BBQ Pitmasters – Destination America’s programming spans the nation from Alaska, Hawaii and Colorado to Louisiana, West Virginia and communities in between. To find Destination America, the new home of TNA’s IMPACT WRESTLING, go to destinationamerica.com/watchda.

TNA is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn., specializing in TV properties, events, merchandise, music, and the management and promotion of professional wrestlers. TNA annually delivers more than 500 hours of original content to millions of fans around the world.

TNA President Dixie Carter tweeted the following on Wednesday, announcing that the future of Impact Wrestling will be revealed later today.

What is the future of @IMPACTWRESTLING?

TODAY it is revealed.

Find out here first – http://t.co/vuPzmlYvOK

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 19, 2014

SEScoops.com can confirm that TNA wrestlers just received an email informing them the company will be hosting a conference call with the roster this afternoon to reveal the big news before it goes public.

As we’ve been reporting the past week, it’s believed that TNA has been finalizing a new TV deal with Destination America that would keep Impact Wrestling on the air for another two years. We’ll post an update here as soon as the news breaks.

MVP and Taz also tweeted:

Just got an email. Apparently @IMPACTWRESTLING has a big announcement today…

— MVP (@The305MVP) November 19, 2014

https://twitter.com/officialtaz/status/535124115154554880

After 9 year run, tonight could very well be the final first-run episode of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV. Here’s a preview for the show:

– Chris Melendez vs. Kenny King

– Low Ki vs. DJ Zema Ion vs. Manik vs. Tigre Uno to crown a new TNA X-Division champion

– Tommy Dreamer vs. Bram in a Hardcore Match

Also appearing are TNA champion Bobby Roode, Kurt Angle, Bobby Lashley, MVP and Mr. Anderson.

As noted earlier this week, former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio stated in a recent interview that he plans to sign with two wrestling companies with television deals in 2015. Those two companies are apparently Lucha Underground and TNA.

During some appearances in the Northeast this past weekend, Del Rio made it clear that he intends to work for both Lucha Underground and TNA next year. There’s no word on how that would work out from a contractual standpoint, however that appears to be Del Rio’s plan.

TNA star Ethan Carter III is undergoing surgery today to repair a torn bicep muscle.

He could be out of action for up to six months. He tweeted on Monday morning:

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— ecIII (@therealec3) November 17, 2014

EC3 was scheduled for Saturday night’s House of Hardcore event from Philadelphia, but was replaced by Bobby Roode due to the injury.

TNA Wrestling will survive for another two years, if the latest reports on their new TV deal are true.

As reported over the weekend, Spike TV is getting out of the wrestling business and Wednesday’s Impact Wrestling will be the final first-run episode of Impact on Spike, ending their 9-year relationship.

TNA has been finalizing a new TV deal with a smaller network, believed to be Destination America, which is available in far fewer homes than Spike TV (just over 50% of US households). Many people are under the impression that it’s a “done deal.”

The new TV deal will bring in far less money than their Spike TV deal. The upside is that TNA Wrestling will be the flagship show of the their new TV partner and TNA will get a lot more promotional support than they did with Spike. It’s very possible that we’ll see TNA have additional programming on the new network, beyond the weekly 2-hour Impact Wrestling show. Dixie Carter did an interview this summer where she stated TNA will “die on the vine” if they continue with the status quo and do not add additional programming, so it looks like TNA will get their wish.

Moving forward, TNA will be working with a much tighter budget than in recent years, but the company is confident they can produce a good product by spending a lot less on each show.

An announcement has been expected “any time now” for weeks and that’s still where we’re at.

According to various reports, TNA star Ethan Carter III has suffered a torn bicep. EC3 is expected to undergo surgery for the torn bicep at some point in the next week.

Due to the injury, EC3 is now off of the lineup for this weekend’s House Of Hardcore VII iPPV from Philadelphia, Pennyslvania.

The Wednesday, November 12th edition of TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV scored a final cable rating of 0.84, according to Nielsen Media Research.

The 0.84 final draw marks a healthy increase compared to the 0.75 rating that the show drew last week.

Wednesday’s Impact Wrestling averaged 970,000 viewers, which was also up from the average of 930,000 viewers who tuned in the previous week.

The following are the main news items coming out of this week’s TNA Impact Wrestling:

– Samoa Joe vacated the X Division Title to sell his injury angle. A new champion will be determined next week on Impact in a four-way match featuring Low Ki vs. Tigre Uno vs. D.J. Zema vs. Mannik.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIpAtaXXxqQ&list=UUOp8wkVqdrWbFYHjDv946QQ

– James Storm & Abyss captured defeated The Wolves to capture the TNA Tag Titles. The match was set up when Davey Richards refused to join James Storm’s offer to join his heel faction, which led Storm to cash in his Feast or Fired Briefcase. Abyss is now part of Storm’s group.

– Gail Kim and Taryn Terrell will face Havok in a three-way match for the Knockouts Title next week.

– There will be a confrontation between TNA World Heavyweight ChampionBobby Roode and Bobby Lashley next week.

– Tommy Dreamer will face Bram in a Hardcore match next week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzkg2YfDev8&list=UUOp8wkVqdrWbFYHjDv946QQ

Negotiations between TNA and the cable channel “Destination America” reportedly took place this past week and are said to be close to being finalized.

After checking with a source in TNA, the belief is that it’s a done deal and TNA might have signed the new agreement already.

Destination America is a channel on The Discovery Network and is currently available in approximately 60 million homes, or about 45-52% of the country.

In response to a fan on Twitter asking about TNA’s TV deal negotiations, TNA President Dixie Carter responded:

Soon… RT @Pumpkin327: @TNADixie When is TNA going announce a new TV Deal?

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 13, 2014

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