— Randy Ricci, a former production manager for TNA Wrestling, reports that a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against the organization.
While specifics of the case have yet to be disclosed, Ricci states that Terry Taylor, TNA’s Director of Talent Relations, was named in the suit.
Ricci added, “It should be noted as well that if Terry has done anything or not, with his past, it won’t turn out well for he or the company.”
— Magnus was asked on Twitter if former tag team partner Desmond Wolfe is retiring from the squared circle. He replied, “I hope not.”
Randy Ricci claimed in a blog post last Friday that Wolfe has been kept out of the ring in recent months because he has Hepatitis C. He said that Wolfe is being offered an office job, which would indicate that his wrestling career is over.
Randy Ricci, a former production manager for TNA Wrestling, claimed in a blog post on Friday that the reason Desmond Wolfe has not been wrestling in recent months is because he has Hepatitis C—a viral disease that leads to inflammation of the liver.
Ricci adds that the former ROH World Champion will be offered an office job.
Wolfe last wrestled for the organization in August. He and Magnus were scheduled to receive a shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championship against The Motor City Machine Guns at No Surrender, but were pulled from the event at the last minute, with TNA citing a “personal issue” as the reason. It was later reported that Wolfe was pulled from the event due to an undisclosed medical situation that would sideline him indefinitely.
Hulk Hogan is the only TNA Wrestling employee to publicly address Wolfe’s status with the organization. When asked recently on Twitter about Wolfe returning to television, Hogan responded, “Desmond’s situation is beyond TNA’s control, the ball is completely in his court.”
— It was reported earlier that Ric Flair underwent rotator cuff surgery on his shoulder last Thursday after being written off television at TNA Lockdown. Jim Ross clarified the WWE Hall of Famer’s health status by stating that he did not undergo surgery. JR tweeted over the weekend:
“While @ the gym yesterday got a text from ‘Naitch’ who was checking on my ‘wrestling’ status. BTW Ric has a horrid shoulder but no surgery.”
Taz, who stated on Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT! that Flair underwent surgery earlier that day, wrote on Twitter,
“For those whom have asked, Mike & I were either given BAD info on RF Shoulder issue or RF status changed from Tues (TV), to this weekend.”
— Mick Foley is scheduled to return to television imminently.
— TNA Knockout Tara has been announced for AdventureCon, Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Collectors Show. The annual event takes place June 10-12 at the Knoxville Expo Center in Knoxville.
North Carolina’s ThePilot.com has some new information regarding Jeff Hardy’s drug case getting postponed again on Wednesday.
Hardy’s lawyer Jim Van Camp asked Judge James Web for another continuance so District Administrator Becky Carlson can evaluate Jeff Hardy to determine if he has a drug addiction and whether his defense team should push for rehab instead of jail for Hardy.
“I’ve just started to work with Mr. Hardy within the past month,” Carlson told the Judge. “I have to have time to formulate my plan, do a background assessment and put a treatment plan in place.”
When Judge Webb asked Becky Carlson how much in-patient treatment she recommends based on her professional experience, she said “Twenty-eight days,” but stressed more time was needed for an accurate assessment.
Carlson hopes to have her evaluation completed by early June, in time for Hardy’s next court appearance on June 27th.
Van Camp stressed to the court that Jeff Hardy has not yet been classified as a drug addict needing treatment.
— Hulk Hogan addressed Desmond Wolfe’s status with TNA Wrestling last week on Twitter, writing, “Desmond’s situation is beyond TNA’s control, the ball is completely in his court.” However, the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter indicates otherwise.
Wolfe was scheduled to reform his partnership with Magnus late last year, but Douglas Williams was given the spot instead. Company officials have had plans for the former ROH World Champion to return, including this week, but they have yet to materialize.
Wolfe is currently appearing for various community theaters in Central Florida and working on writing projects.
— Melanie Cruise of Shimmer Women Athletes participated in a tryout match prior to Wednesday’s TNA iMPACT! taping in Orlando, Florida. The six foot tall wrestler lost to TNA Knockout Tag Team Champion Sarita.
— Mick Foley appears at Center Island Sports, 101 Union Avenue, Ronkonkoma, New York on Saturday, June 4 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This will followed by the Fight The World Wrestling event “Have A Nice Day” at 8:00 p.m., which will also feature Foley. Visit www.ftwprowrestling.com for more information.
— Sangriento, a masked wrestler hailing from Tijuana, Mexico, made his TNA Wrestling debut on this week’s episode of TNA Xplosion as he competed in a Three-Way Match against Chris Sabin and Jay Lethal. The masked luchador pinned Lethal after hitting the former X Division Champion with a springboard cutter.
Sangriento was brainstormed by Spike TV officials as they wanted TNA to introduce a character that would counteract Sin Cara of WWE. TNA considered various independent wrestlers for the role but decided on Amazing Red.
— Ric Flair underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair a torn rotator cuff. No word yet on how long he will be sidelined.
The WWE Hall of Famer suffered the injury in late January, during a match against Douglas Williams in Manchester, England. He delayed the surgery until his storyline was finalized at TNA Lockdown.
— Jeff Jarrett will be a special guest for the Nashville Sounds baseball game at their opener in Nashville, Tennessee tomorrow night at Greer Stadium. He will be in attendance as a guest speaker to promote the importance of reading before the game as well as signing autographs for fans with Sounds Mascot Ozzie.
TNA Wrestling announces special outdoor “Basebrawl” events coming to Marion, Illinois (June 10), Memphis, Tennessee June 11) Buffalo, New York (June 18), Brooklyn, New York (July 1)
The superstars of Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling’s “TNA iMPACT” on Spike (Thursday at 8pm CT) are invading Memphis! “TNA Wrestling’s BaseBrawl” presented by Direct Auto Insurance will hit AutoZone Park on Saturday, June 11 starting at 7:30pm for an unforgettable night of action. Hit a Grand Slam this summer with “TNA Wrestling’s BaseBrawl!” This event will feature a rare appearance from the TNA World Heavyweight Champion, “The Icon” Sting. Sting will be returning to Memphis where his career began over twenty years ago. After the show, stick around for the special fireworks brought to you by TNA Wrestling and the Redbirds!
Appearing live in person at AutoZone Park will be: Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, Matt Morgan, Scott Steiner, Matt Hardy and many more!
Fans that purchase a $50 ticket will receive a special meet and greet with TNA Superstars at 5:30pm! (Redeemable with ticket the night of the show)
Additionally, TNA Wrestling is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity, “TNA BaseBrawl VIP Icon Xperience”, which includes:
* Field Level Seating – $50 ticket including a special meet and greet with TNA Superstars at 5:30pm
* Special Edition Sting Louisville Slugger BaseBrawl Baseball bat (valued at $150)
* Post-Show Private VIP Meet and Greet with “The Icon” Sting to receive the bat and get it signed!
* Official TNA BaseBrawl event t-shirt (valued at $25)
* Official 2011 TNA Program (valued at $20)
Only 60 of these exclusive packages will be available and the price is only $199. Visit http://www.ShopTNA.com for more details.
TICKETS: Tickets are available through ShopTNA.com. You can purchase your TNA BaseBrawl VIP Icon Xperience tickets here. With each TNA ticket purchased, fans receive a free field box ticket to a Memphis Redbirds game the week of July 17-21, 2011. The TNA ticket must be presented in person at the AutoZone Park Box Office for redemption. ($13 value, subject to availability; details at http://www.memphisredbirds.com)
FRIDAY, JUNE 10: MARION, IL
Marion, IL will host a “TNA Wrestling’s BaseBrawl” event on Friday, June 10 at Rent One Park at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 30 at www.southernillinoisminers.com or charge by phone (618) 998-8499. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Rent One Park box office. (For more information: www.tnawrestling.com) With each TNA ticket purchased, fans receive a free ticket to a select upcoming Miners game. ($8 value; details at www.southernillinoisminers.com). Fans that purchase a $50 ticket will receive a special meet and greet with TNA Superstars at 5:30 pm!* (Redeemable with ticket the night of the show; offer only applies to $50 tickets.)
Appearing live and in person will be:
-Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle
-“TNA Founder” Jeff Jarrett
-TNA Superstar Eric Young
-TNA Superstar Matt Hardy
-“The Blueprint” Matt Morgan
-TNA Superstar Bully Ray
and more!
“TNA Wrestling’s BaseBrawl” is a family-oriented wrestling event complete with your favorite TNA Superstars, fireworks and all the hot summer action you can handle! After the show, stick around for a special fireworks display brought to you by TNA Wrestling and the Miners!
*Times
Meet and Greet 5:30PM (Only applies to $50 tickets)
Doors open 6:30PM
Showtime 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 18: BUFFALO, NY
Buffalo, NY will host a “TNA Wrestling’s BaseBrawl” event on Saturday, June 18 at Coca-Cola Field at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 22 at www.bisons.com or charge by phone 888-223-6000. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Coca-Cola Field box office. (For more information: www.tnawrestling.com) With each TNA ticket purchased, fans receive a free ticket to a select upcoming Bisons game. Fans that purchase a $50 ticket will receive a special meet and greet with TNA Superstars at 5:30 pm!* (Redeemable with ticket the night of the show; offer only applies to $50 tickets.)
Appearing live and in person will be:
-This event will feature a rare appearance from TNA Superstar, “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan. Hogan will be returning to Buffalo for this once in a lifetime event.
-Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle
-“The Phenomenal” AJ Styles
-“The Monster” Abyss
-TNA Superstar Eric Young
-TNA Tag Team Beer Money, Inc.
and more!
“TNA Wrestling’s BaseBrawl” is a family-oriented wrestling event complete with your favorite TNA Superstars, fireworks and all the hot summer action you can handle! After the show, stick around for a special fireworks display brought to you by TNA Wrestling and the Bisons!
*Times
Meet and Greet 5:30PM (Only applies to $50 tickets)
Doors open 6:30PM
Showtime 7:30PM
SATURDAY, JULY 1: BROOKLYN, NY
Brooklyn, NY will host a “TNA Wrestling’s BaseBrawl” event on Saturday, July 1 at MCU Park at 7:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 7 at www.brooklyncyclones.com or charge by phone 718-507-TIXX. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the MCU Park box office and Citi Field box office. With each TNA ticket purchased, fans receive a free ticket to a select upcoming Cyclones game. ($8 value; details at www.brooklyncyclones.com). Fans that purchase a $90 ticket will receive a special meet and greet with TNA Superstars at 5:00 pm!* (Redeemable with ticket the night of the show; offer only applies to $90 tickets, ticket price also includes all-you-can eat BBQ buffet.)
Appearing live and in person will be:
-This event will feature a rare appearance from TNA Superstar, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Flair will be coming to Brooklyn for this once in a lifetime event.
-Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle
-“The Founder” Jeff Jarrett
-“The Whole Show” Rob Van Dam
-TNA Knockout Mickie James
-TNA Superstar Matt Hardy
and more!
“TNA Wrestling’s BaseBrawl” is a family oriented wrestling event complete with your favorite TNA superstars, fireworks and all the hot summer action you can handle! After the show, stick around for a special fireworks display brought to you by TNA Wrestling and the Cyclones!
*Times
Meet and Greet 5:00PM (Only applies to $71 tickets)
Doors open 6:00PM
Showtime 7:00PM
— Miss Tessmacher cut an interview on last night’s episode of TNA iMPACT! and noted the differences in TNA Wrestling during the time she was away. The former WWE Diva says she has been training during that time and that she wants “that championship.” She closed by telling the ‘bitches’ in TNA that Miss Tessmacher is back.
— Eric Bischoff posted a message concerning Scott Hall on his Facebook account yesterday: “Just read Kevin Nash’s latest update on Scott Hall. I agree with Kevin 100% on the real issues at the core of Scott’s problems. God bless Kevin as well as Scott’s family and friends. I hope they find a way to reach Scott before its too late. Scott really is a good man underneath all the scar tissue and pain.”
— Jay Lethal, who was released earlier this week by TNA Wrestling, is accepting independent bookings via Jaylethal471@gmail.com.
— Jeff and Karen Jarrett will be “honorary crew members” for the Joe Denette Motorsports racing team at the Nashville Super Speedway tonight at the Bully Hill Vineyards 200.
— Jay Lethal, who was released yesterday by TNA Wrestling, commented on his departure from the organization on Twitter.
“While I am sad that my time with TNA has ended, I am looking forward to this next chapter of my career. Oooooh yeahh! Now taking booking.”
Also note, Lethal celebrates his 26th birthday today.
— Orlando Jordan stated on Twitter that the date numerous websites have listed as his birth date — July 10, 1971 — is wrong as today is his birthday and he was born in 1974.
“There’s no better time than today 2 clear up a rumor or 2 that’s been set in stone all over the internet web sites..Lol TODAY is my BIRTHDAY!
“On wiki and the Imdb it says that my Bday is July 10th 1971.. Well no I was born APRIL 21st 1974 which is funny cuz no1 ever believes me WTF
“So! thats the last time I’ll evr say my birthday publicly again lol and the other thing lmao YES I DO DATE CHICKS… BECAUSE IM BISEXUAL!!!
“How is it that some random person can put false facts in sites but when my manager has official documents they still won’t change!!
“lmao of course I’ll date a dude! Wat am I going to do today well right now I’m going to put in few hours of GOD OF WAR 3 sick ass game yo!!”
— Multiple sources have confirmed that Jay Lethal has parted ways with TNA Wrestling. His profile was removed from the company’s website Wednesday night.
In a new bit of information, many within TNA are saying that organization officials opted to release the former X Division Champion.
— Abyss will be undergoing dental surgery to repair the bottom row of his teeth, which were badly damaged during a misplaced springboard kick from Rob Van Dam at Tuesday’s iMPACT! taping
Abyss received a lot of praise within the company for working Wednesday’s taping despite being in severe pain.
— Brother Devon, Eric Young, Orlando Jordan and Tommy Dreamer vs. Douglas Williams, Magnus, Murphy and Rob Terry was taped for the May 3 episode of TNA Xplosion on Challenge TV last night in Orlando, Florida.
It has been confirmed that Jay Lethal has parted ways with TNA Wrestling. His profile was removed from the organization’s website Wednesday night.
Details regarding his departure have yet to be disclosed.
Lethal’s departure surprised some people within TNA. One company source who was on hand for this week’s television tapings was not aware Lethal was leaving the company.
Lethal worked Tuesday’s iMPACT! television taping after competing in the X Division Ultimate Xscape Match at TNA Lockdown.
Lethal has been sparingly featured since dropping the X Division Championship to Kazarian in January at TNA Genesis.
— Sangriento, a masked wrestler hailing from Tijuana, Mexico, made his TNA Wrestling debut on last night’s episode of TNA Xplosion on Challenge TV.
Sangriento participated in a Three-Way Match against Chris Sabin and Jay Lethal. The masked luchador pinned Lethal after hitting the former X Division Champion with a springboard cutter.
Jeremy Borash stated over commentary that Sangriento means “Blood Sport” in Spanish.
— A doctor has diagnosed Jeff Jarrett with badly bruised ribs, not broken as originally stated by Kurt Angle on Twitter following their “Ultra Male Rules” Two Out Of Three Falls Steel Cage Match at TNA Lockdown.
— TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Mickie James is advertised to appear for Covey Promotions’ “All or Nothing 5” event on Saturday, April 30 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia (located at BSHS Gym, 149 Concorde Avenue, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia 25411).
Jeff Hardy’s court case on drug possession charges was postponed again today after his lawyer asked for time to have a drug treatment assessment done.
Jim Van Camp told Senior Resident Judge James Webb this was only an option under consideration.
“There has been no assessment yet,” Van Camp said. “Becky Carlson … needs some time.”
Carlson, the district administrator for the 19-B J.D. Sentencing Services Program, will form her own judgement as to whether Hardy needs drug dependent therapy, get another view from an expert and recommend a treatment plan. She said “that takes time.”
The case has been continued until June 27.
On September 11, 2009 Hardy was arrested on charges of trafficking in controlled prescription pills and possession of anabolic steroids, after a search of his house yielded 262 Vicodin prescription pills, 180 soma prescription pills, 555 milliliters of anabolic steroids, a residual amount of powder cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. A Moore County grand jury later indicted Hardy.
The cases against Hardy have been continued several times, including three times this year. He has remained free on bail pending his day in court.
— Kurt Angle, who was found apparently intoxicated behind the wheel of his vehicle in a ditch in Grand Forks, North Dakota on March 25, has been sentenced for reckless driving.
The TNA Wrestling Superstar was sentenced Friday to a year’s probation, fines, and a 10 day jail sentence, which was suspended.
— Sunday’s TNA Lockdown pay-per-view at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio drew 3,500 to 4,000 fans. It was speculated that the event drew 6,000 fans, but F4WOnline.com confirmed the number as incorrect.
— Brother Devon and Tommy Dreamer vs. The British Invasion was taped Tuesday in Orlando, Florida for next week’s episode of TNA Xplosion.
— Former WWE Diva Serena worked a dark match prior to tonight’s TNA iMPACT! taping.
Mickie James wrote the following on Twitter, “Bout to watch my siz @SerenaDeeb in a Lil TNA Knockout action! I can’t wait!”
— Mickie James, who won the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship at TNA Lockdown, is expected to resume wrestling at the next set of TNA iMPACT! tapings in two weeks.
James separated her shoulder last month at a house show in Jacksonville, Florida during a match against Madison Rayne. It was explained on television that the injury was caused by Rayne and Tara running over her with a motorcycle.
— Christy Hemme and her band HEMME are playing at the Revolution Night Club in Orlando, Florida on Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. The club is located on 375 South Bumby Avenue.
— TNA Wrestling is taping this Thursday’s episode of iMPACT! tonight in Orlando, Florida and there are two big white horses and a carriage backstage.
— Kurt Angle remarked the following on Twitter today: “Separated my shoulder at Lockdown. Much pain. May have lost but I broke Jarrett’s ribs. All of a sudden My pain is gone. Lol. Heading to TV.”
— TNA Knockout Christy Hemme has launched a fan page on Facebook.
— Magnus and Jeremy Borash will be in Nottingham, England this Saturday for an exclusive free meet and greet session with fans. The duo will be signing autographs and promoting the company’s latest range of Jakks action figures at The Entertainer toy store in Nottingham’s Victoria Centre beginning at 2:00 p.m. They will also be holding a Q&A session and taping footage for TNA Xplosion.
— Sting surprised a lot of people by stating during a recent interview with The Daily Star that he was offered a match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVII as well as a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame. People within WWE have said that there were no formal talks between Sting and the organization. They also say that Sting was not offered a match against The Undertaker, but there was informal talk regarding a legends contract and a spot in the Hall of Fame.
Meanwhile, TNA Wrestling sources believe Sting was telling the truth on WWE’s interest level.
— WWE has released the first-ever digital issue of WWE Magazine. It features exclusive wallpapers, vintage vignettes, an interactive quiz and a real-time fan poll. It costs 99 cents and features The Undertaker on the cover. A preview is available here.
— WWE returns to the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
— Former WWE star Jim Neidhart was arrested yesterday for driving without a license and for operating an unregistered vehicle after being pulled over at 1800 Orient Road in Tampa, Florida. He was released after paying a $750 surety bond.
— Former WWE Divas Champion Jillian Hall returns to the ring for Family Wrestling Entertainment in Brooklyn, New York on May 14 at St. Finbar’s Gym. She will face TNA Knockout Winter in her return match. Tickets are on sale at fwewrestling.com. Eric Young will also be on hand for the event.
— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson” appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! tonight on ABC.
— WWE is holding an event on November 11, 2011 at the O2 Arena in London, England. Tickets go on sale April 20, 2011.
— The TNA Wrestling website is teasing that the person driving “The Network” will be revealed on this Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT!. Many fans are speculating that person to be Dixie Carter. F4WOnline.com, however, reports that the individual in question will ultimately not be her.
— Matt Hardy claimed last night on Twitter that he believed he fractured his arm during the Lethal Lockdown Match at TNA Lockdown. People who flew on the plane to Orlando, Florida with Hardy did not believe him to be hurt. When his girlfriend, Reby Sky, was asked about the matter during her show on SIRIUS, she claimed to be unaware and laughed it off.
Hardy posted an update on the situation this evening. He wrote, “It’s extremely sore, but fortunately not broken. It will be braced & taped tomorrow.”
— Despite winning the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship last night at TNA Lockdown, Mickie James is still weeks away from being cleared to wrestle.
James separated her shoulder last month at a house show in Jacksonville, Florida during a match against Madison Rayne. It was explained on television that the injury was caused by Rayne and Tara running over her with a motorcycle.
— Matt Hardy claimed last night on Twitter following TNA Lockdown that he may have fractured his arm during the Lethal Lockdown Match. He posted an update this morning, writing,
“Wow.. Talk about being sore when you wake up.. My back & arm are killing me-I’m sure flying this morning will help, HaHa..”
Based on what we’ve heard from TNA sources, Hardy is trying to work an angle (that is so unlike him) and is not really injured.
— Kurt Angle used the RKO on Jeff Jarrett during their two-out-of-three falls match at TNA Lockdown, and then went on Twitter to comment on using the maneuver, writing:
“Orton, I used Your Finish as a sign of Respect. Not to get back at U. Respect!”
Angle has continued to call out Orton. He added the following this afternoon:
“To Randy Orton, as You said- Imitation is a form of flattery. Know that I did that out of Respect. GOD Bless.”
— Hulk Hogan wrote the following on Twitter regarding TNA Lockdown:
“TNA LOCKDOWN SET THE NEW STANDARD FOR WHAT A PPV SHOULD BE!!!!!!!!!!”
— Velvet Sky stated during a chat session last night on TNAOnDemand.com that Alex Shelley will return to television this Thursday on TNA iMPACT!.
Shelley has been sidelined since January due to a broken collarbone suffered at a live event in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was advertised to participate in the X Division Ultimate Xscape Match at TNA Lockdown, but was removed from the match on April 7, thus postponing his return.
— Much like the Anonymous General Manager on WWE’s Monday Night Raw, TNA Wrestling has its own anonymous entity, The Network. TNAWrestling.com is teasing that the person pulling the strings may be revealed on Thursday’s episode of iMPACT!:
“The Network’s latest mandate has Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff beside themselves and they demand to know who at The Network is involved. Will the Network finally reveal the one making all the controversial decisions?”
TNA will tape this week’s episode of iMPACT! tomorrow and next week’s show on Wednesday.
— TNA Wrestling has announced “Gut Check” work shops for Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Plattsburgh, New York.
“‘Gut Check’ workshops will allow for TNA management to scout up-and-coming talent and give aspiring wrestlers the kind of instruction and advice they can’t receive anywhere else in the industry,” Jeff Jarrett said.
– After Sunday’s TNA Lockdown pay-per-view went off the air, Fortune continued to celebrate in the ring.
Also after the show, Brooke Hogan, who was sitting ringside during the event and was shown on camera a few times, took pictures and signed autographs for fans.
– Kurt Angle wrote the following on Twitter last night, talking about he and Jeff Jarrett’s match at Lockdown:
“We kicked Butt. You need to see my match. Match Of The Year. Me @ Jarrett. What a great match. Jeff broke ribs. I dislocated my shoulder.”
– Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey’s production company has another show picked up by TruTV called “Bear Swamp Recovery.” Here’s the official synopsis for the show:
“Owned by a large Sicilian family, the crew at Bear Swamp Recovery in New Jersey repossesses what others simply can’t. And business booms in the summer, when the shore is overrun with careless vacationers and crazy locals who think the rules don’t apply to them.”
– This past Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT on Spike had 35 minutes and 48 seconds of in-ring action, up from last week’s 18 minutes and 21 seconds. (Credit: Stan)
— Matt Hardy said on his Twitter account that he may have fractured his arm during the Lethal Lockdown Match at TNA Lockdown.
He wrote, “Close but no cigar tonight in a very physical & aggressive Lethal Lockdown match-I didn’t get beat tonight but I may have fractured my arm..”
According to company sources, he appeared fine backstage after his match. If his injury claim is legit, it would have likely occurred during his bump off the cage after being dropkicked by Kazarian.
— AJ Styles returned to television during the Lethal Lockdown Match at TNA Lockdown and assisted Fortune in their victory over Immortal. Styles was written off television last March after suffering a storyline injury due to Bully Ray.
— Max Buck became the No. 1 Contender to the X Division Championship at TNA Lockdown by winning the X Division Ultimate Xscape Match over seven other wrestlers. A date for his title shot against Kazarian was not announced.