Warning: The following contains *Spoilers* for Thursday’s TNA iMAPCT!

At Monday night’s TNA iMPACT! tapings (set to air Thursday night on Spike), Ric Flair announced that he was reforming the Four Horsement in TNA, except the new group would be known as “Fortune.” The group consists of AJ Styles, Desmond Wolfe, Kazarian and Beer Money.

During the show, Flair has a confrontation with Jay Lethal, who came out dressed like Flair and acting like Flair (maybe they’ll him Black Nature?).

After Lethal wrestles Desmond Wolfe later in the show, Ric Flair comes out and helps Wolfe attack Lethal. Hulk Hogan comes out and asks Ric Flair to reveal his big announcement. Flair says he’s coming out of retirement once again – and will be wrestling Jay Lethal at TNA Victory Road on July 11th.

So there you have it, Ric Flair back in the ring once again next month.

ODB posted the following on Twitter on Monday afternoon:

“thanks tna fans for all the support but tna and odb have parted ways.it was a decision I made.bamm bitches”

ODB is the second TNA Knockout leaving the company this week, with Roxie also gone following her match at Slammiversary.

Read More: Backstage News on Roxxi’s Departure from TNA

If you haven’t been following the story over the weekend, TNA President Dixie Carter has announced that TNA will soon be undergoing some “major changes” that will change the face of the company forever.

Read More: Major Changes Coming to TNA Wrestling Very Soon

Carter wrote on Twitter over the weekend that she had just gotten off the phone with Spike TV President Kevin Kay, and that “He is all in and agrees this will change TNA on every level.”

Speculation has been rampant as to what changes TNA could make that would have such a big impact on the product. Backstage at last night’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view, a lot of the talent was talking about the changes, but Dixie Carter has been very tight-lipped about the situation.

SEScoops.com received an email on Monday morning from a source about what the big surprise is. The source has been reliable in the past, but for now, take this as just a rumor. We are told that part of TNA’s “major changes” will be that the company will be dropping the monthly pay-per-view format and instead would be running live specials on Spike TV. It’s still possible that TNA would keep 2-3 pay-per-view events a year on their calendar, but the monthly pay-per-view format has proven to not be profitable for TNA and the company could actually make more money from Spike TV paying them for these live television specials.

Again, this is still a rumor, but it does jive with Dixie Carter’s comments about Spike TV President Kevin Kay being “all in” and on board with TNA’s major changes.

Stay tuned for the latest on this developing story.

As seen last night at Slammiversary, Roxxi agreed to put her TNA career on the line against Madison Rayne and her Women’s Knockout Championship. Rayne retained her title, after hitting Roxxi with the championship belt, ending her TNA career in the process. Sources within TNA indicate she is indeed through with the company.

Roxxi was not informed of her release from the company until yesterday, according to f4wonline.com. She was visibly upset prior to and after her Slammiversary bout. The decision garnered much heat backstage as many feel TNA could have handled the situation better.

Considering Angelina Love and Daffney have been cleared to wrestle, it appears as if TNA no longer needs or has any creative plans for Roxxi, hence her abrupt departure from the organization.

We get a video showing the 8-year history of TNA Wrestling and the Slammiversary event. Kurt Angle talks about how great the wrestlers are in TNA and how they’ve built TNA into a world class company. Hogan’s TNA arrival was shown, followed by Jeff Hardy and RVD’s.

We get the usual pyro & music, Jeremy Borash is in the ring to immediately kick off the opening match.

Kurt Angle vs. Kazarian

Kaz is out first to the ring followed by Angle. Kaz leaves the ring to give Angle his moment. The fans are very into Angle and chanting “USA!” (despite the fact that Kaz is also American.)  They lock up and Angle takes Kaz down. More Angle chants. Shoulder block to Kaz and he hits a couple arm drags.

Arm bar on Kaz and he’s down. USA chants. What’s that about? Kaz runs the ropes then Angle slams Kaz in a corner. Kaz comes back with a flying dropkick off a corner. One German suplex to Kaz, then another. Before the third Kaz mule kicks. Brian Hebner about DQ’d Kaz but Angle stopped him. Kaz back on Angle hard in a corner.

Outside and Kaz in control. Back in with a leg drop over the top on Angle. Still more chants for Angle. Angle up and fights back. Backbreaker to Kaz out of nowhere. Angle into a corner and then a hard clothesline when Angle comes out. Kaz chokes Angle. Front facelock on the mat to Angle. More USA chants.

A release German lands Kaz hard, both down. Punches back and forth. Clotheslines and then back body from from Angle. Kaz in a corner, gets foot up. Belly to belly to Kaz for two. Kaz out of an Angle slam. spinning neckbreaker to Angle.

Powerbomb, then ankle lock on Kaz for two. Dropkick to Angle for two. Kaz climbs, but Angle runs up and send Kaz flying. Angle still only gets two on Kaz. ‘This is awesome’ chants. Angle gets the ankle lock Kaz, kicks out. Kaz sent to the apron but comes back over with a slingshot DDT for two. Kaz gets Angle up, but Angle grabs the ropes and free. German on Kaz. The second German. Angle holds on and hits a third, but still holds on! A fourth German on Kaz and the straps are down.

Kaz out of the ankle lock and hits his piledriver on Angle, but doesn’t get the three. Kaz hits a clothesline but only gets another two. Kaz springboards, but Angle kicks him in flight. Angle slam, but only a two count. ‘Angle slam’ chants. Angle climbs but Kaz climbs and powerbombs. Kaz uses the ropes and Brian catches him, stops the count. Angle set up fort he finisher again, Angle reverses out into the ankle lock. Angle’s whole body in and Kaz Taps.

Winner: Kurt Angle

Tenay and Taz thank the fans. Taz thanks us for giving them a different place to work. Tenay thanks Jarrett for starting TNA.

TNA X Division Title Match: Douglas Williams (c) vs. Brian Kendrick

We start off and the crowd is chanting for Brian Kendrick. Tenay and Taz explain how Kendrick defeating Williams would be like Kendrick taking back what the X division is all about.

Backdrop style suplex on Kendrick outside. Williams rolls in and then back out to break the count. Chinlock on Kendrick in the ring. Kendrick fights back with punches, but Williams hits a fallaway slam for two. Backbreaker on Kendrick and then Williams rolls Kendrick up in a bow, but Kendrick free and pins for one. Williams works the crowd. Front facelock on Kendrick.

Kendrick hung up on the ropes, but then comes back by flying out onto Williams. Kendrick up and flies with a dropkick. A splash in a corner, then a shining wizard and a flying knee to Williams for two. Williams again rolled up for two. Williams sends Kendrick into a corner,t hen kicks his leg hard, but it looked like a low blow. Kendrick for the sunset, Williams drops down for two. High knee to Kendrick in a corner, then a couple suplexes. Another suplex and Williams pinned for two.

Kendrick slapped Williams, then bit his wrist. Williams up and hits a tornado DDT on Kendrick for three.

Winner: Doug Williams

Christy Hemme interviews Eric Bischoff backstage. Bischoff runs down Sting and says Rob Van Dam has the integrity, skill and character that he wants in a champion and is very satisfied with RVD thus far.

TNA Knockouts Title Match: Roxxi vs. Madison Rayne

Roxxi comes out first. They show a video of Roxxi pinning Rayne on iMPACT! from few weeks back. Rayne is out next and she looks hot. Rayne grabs a mic and has something to say. The crowd chants “Shut your pie hole” at her. She asks Roxxi why TBP have dominated for two years while Roxxi’s popped in and out of TNA when she feels. “Shut her up!” chants. This time she was handed a title shot. Rayne yells at the fans to shut up and gets huge heat. She’s putting everything on the line. Everything to lose and nothing to gain. What’s Roxxi have to lose. Why doesn’t Roxxi put up what Tara did. She wants Roxxi’s career on the line. She asks Roxxi if she’s scared.

Roxxi agrees to the stipulation and gets hit with the microphone. Rayne gets a two count on Roxxi. Chokes Roxxi in a corner and she’s bleeding a LOT. Axe clotheslines to Rayne. Rayne slams Roxxi down and she rolls out. Roxxi’s really bleading hard. Roxxi on the apron and send her into a corner. Roxxi part way up and is slammed down. Roxxi slammed down for two. Stomping Roxxi’s arm. ‘Roxxi’s chants. Armbar on Roxxi. Roxxi punches back and slams Rayne face first in a corner. Enziguri to Rayne.

Roxxi is all over Rayne, beating her down hard. Roxxi gets a gets two count and is shocked. Roxxi gets Rayne up and hits her finisher, but Rayne rolls out of hte ring. Roxxi shakes that arm and then out to roll Rayne in. Knee to Roxxi’s face and then Rayne hits her finisher for three.

Winner: Madison Rayne

Roxxi leaves in tears while Rayne yells at her. Lots of heat on for Madison Rayne, who bows to the fans.

We get a video hyping the “teacher vs. student” angle between Brother Ray and Jesse Neal.

Brother Ray vs. Jesse Neal

Ray grabs a mic, tells Neal to hold on and then calls for Devon to get out there. Moore rushes the ring worried. ray tells them to hold on. Ray’s glad Moore’s out there. Ray says he owes everybody in the ring an apology. ‘We want tables’ chants. Neal and Moore are up in arms. Ray says to Moore that he was right, he’s been a totally bully and douche bag. ‘You’re a douche bag’ chants. Devon talked some sense into Ray. Neal’s doing what they trained him to do. It’s obvious that the TNA fans love Neal. ‘Jesse’ chants. A couple days ago he said some bad things. Neal’s not a failure in the Navy, he’s a hero. Moore leaves the ring to them. Ray apologizes to everyone. He screwed up. Mic down and Devon checked to make sure it was over. Ray hugs Neal, raises his arm. They all leave.

Up the ramp and then Ray turns and attacks. Neal thrown into the ring. Devon goes crazy. Ray yells at them to get Devon out of there. Ray on Neal really hard. Kicks to the head, punches. Neal fights back a bit, but not luck. Neal into a corner, shirt ripped and chops. Ray gets a ‘Jesse’ chant starting, then kicks Neal in the chest. Elbow drop. Neal tries to fight back but gets punched to the head. A punch to Neal’s leg. Neal put up top and hung him up. Neal’s chest is very red. Stunner type moves from Neal’s sitting position in the corner. Ray rips off the dog tags and slaps the heck out of him.

Neal up and fighting back with elbows. Clotheslines to Ray, but still up. Neal jumps off a corner and into a crossbody. Belly to belly for two on Ray! Bubba bomb and back slaps to Neal. Then …. TOMMY DREAMER shows up in the crowd. Loud “ECW” chants. Ray stares and points at Dreamer. Ray gets up and misses a senton splash. Big spear from Neal and he gets the win.

Christy Hemme interviews Hernandez backstage. She says Hernandez looks great – which can’t be good news for Matt Morgan. Hernandez trash talks Morgan for taking him out and making a joke of the tag team titles. He’s gonna take Morgan out tonight.

Matt Morgan vs. Hernandez

Morgan out in street clothes with a huge neck brace. he acts like he’s in severe pain as he walks to the ring. about to get in the ring, but hurts too bad! He slowly gets in, wincing in pain. Beard has grown out quite a bit since the last taping. Morgan says it’s with deep regret that he had to be the one to come out and inform everyone that Morgan won’t be performing tonight. Heat for Morgan. Don’t thank Morgan. Thank the animalistic savage Hernandez for jumping him from behind again and hurting his neck. Mr. Ref, him being the perfect man, he’s always two steps ahead of the game. He has a doctor’s note stating he cannot and will not be performing. Brian looks a bit shocked. And to Morgan’s fans who spent their money predicated on seeing him in action and he’s most sorry. He’ll be back, he’s a quick healer.

Hernandez out on the ramp and on Morgan. Into the ring and Hernandez chokes Morgan on the ropes, then with Hernandez’s shirt. Brian yells at Hernandez. Shoulders to Morgan’s gut in the corner. Hernandez chokes Morgan with his foot. Brian drags Hernandez back. Hernandez picks Brian up and sit him up top in a corner. Morgan begs for Hernandez not to touch him, then Morgan pulls the rope down, sending Hernandez outside. Back in the ring, Hernandez into the ringpost a couple times, shoulder first. The a third time and Hernandez rolls out. Morgan makes Brian count Hernandez out.

Hernandez takes more abuse in the ring. Back elbows to Hernandez in a corner and Taz says it’s VINTAGE Matt Morgan. Morgan pins for two. Herndandez fights back splashing Morgan in a corner, then a clothesline, then threw Morgan across the ring. Morgan’s shirt ripped off and choking the heck out of Morgan with it. Brian tries to stop the choking. Hernandez throws Brian across the ring. Brian calls for the bell.

Winner – Morgan via DQ

Morgan tries to stomp off but Hernandez after him. Hernandez beats on Morgan and set him up for the same kick that Morgan gave him. Somehow Brian got in the way and took the kick. Brian went down HARD. Earl ran out, but Brian’s okay, sitting up.

Christy Hemme interviews Hulk Hogan. Hogan rips on Sting for what he’s done to Jeff Jarrett. He says no man should ever try to destroy a man’s career. If anybody can stand up to Sting, it’s RVD. But Hogan’s eyes will be on Sting, there won’t be a repeat of last month, brother.

Monster’s Ball Match: Abyss vs. Desmond Wolfe

Wolfe out to the ring with Chelsea in tow. Abyss out with weapons. Wolfe with a kendo stick, but it went flying. A boot to Wolfe’s head. Abyss with a chair, Wolfe kicked it. Chair wedged into a corner. Wolfe almost into the corner, but then a sideslam from Abyss for two. Abyss under the ring and comes out with a chunk of plywood with rolls of barbedwire on it. Wolfe back on Abyss in the ring.

Wolfe ended up slamming into the chair head first. Abyss out for more crap. Wolfe kicks the ropes as Abyss comes back in, into a low blow. A couple trashcan shots to Abyss’ head. Wolfe yells out to Chelsea who wasn’t happy looking. Wolfe pulls a teddy wrapped in barbed out of Abyss’ can. Abyss splashes Wolfe, both got the teddy to the gut. Abyss out to give Chelsea the bear. She takes it, confused. Abyss with his black bag.

It’s full of broken glass. Desmond Wolfe runs away and screams that he didn’t sign up for this, dragging Chelsea with him. Abyss goes after them. Chelsea is in Abyss’ way and Wolfe attacks with a kendo stick. To the head, then chokes him with it. Abyss stops a kendo hit to the head and chokeslams Wolfe through the floor in front of announcers table. Wolfe is shaking like crazy. Abyss gets Wolfe free and drags him back. Wolfe back into the ring. Chelsea still holds the bear. Abyss goes for the pin, but Wolfe grabs the ropes to break the count.

Abyss grabs the board with wire. Wolfe set up top and Abyss up too. Wolfe fights back and Abyss is the one who lands in the wire. Abyss shakes. He’s all sliced open. Wolfe pins in the wire for two. Wolfe with a kendo and nails Abyss in the head, then shoulder. abyss ducks and gets Wolfe up for a shock treatment. Abyss pins for two.

Wolfe reverses out of a chokeslam. Wolfe slams a kendo into the back of Abyss’ head. Abyss falls face first into the glass. Wolfe gets a two count. Blood in the glass. ‘The is awesome’ chants. Wolfe screeches at Chelsea for the purse. He gets it, but the knucks aren’t in there. She has them! She throws them over Wolfe to Abyss. Abyss uses them and get the three.

Winner: Abyss

Chelsea stares into the ring. Abyss licks the blood off his hands.

Christy Hemme is backstage with RVD. RVD says he has to win tonight for all of TNA’s fans. He’s not letting Sting’s mind games affect him. He cares that Sting stole and vandalized the belt. He doesn’t care about Sting’s agenda, he cares about RVD’s agenda and so should Sting. It’s the whole f’in show time!

We get a video recapping the history between Flair, AJ and Lethal.

AJ Styles vs. Jay Lethal

AJ Styles out first. Flair walks out well behind AJ. AJ waits for Earl to hold the ropes for him. Jay Lethal out to much pop to face Styles. Flair glares at Lethal, then talks smack to him. Lethal in carefully, not taking his eyes off AJ and Flair.

Dueling chants, but most for Lethal. They dance around a bit. They lock up and push, finally Lethal backed into a corner. Chop to Lethal rather than a clean break. Bitch slap to AJ. AJ falls to his bum and rolls out. AJ back in. Loud dueling chants for both. Side headlock on Lethal. Side headlock takeover on Lethal, but then a number of reverses on the mat. AJ in head scissors on the mat. Back to their feet, side headlock on Lethal. A shot to Lethal’s knee that looked botched. Chops to Lethal. Monkey flip to AJ who comes back, but then Lethal works over AJ hard. Beautiful suplex to AJ for two.

Some punches back and forth. Backbreaker to AJ for two. Head scissors sends AJ flying. He goes out. AJ in while Lethal goes out. Lethal pulls AJ’s foot out from under him and he lands hard outside. Flair helps AJ up, Earl gets Lethal back in the ring. Lethal drags AJ back in. AJ chokes Lethal in a corner. Chop to AJ. Lethal tries to float over and guts hung up on the top rope in a low blow. Blows to Lethal up there, but he fights back. A big blow and Lethal goes lax and falls. AJ in control. AJ pins for two. AJ slammed into a corner, shoulder blocks from Lethal. AJ into a corner, chops to AJ. Kick to AJ’s face for one.

Back suplex to Lethal. Punches to Lethal who’s then thrown out. Flair chokes Lethal with his jacket. AJ out and nails a bit chop. Bakc in AJ pins for two. AJ’s pissed. Facelock on Lethal in the center of the ring. ‘Lethal’ chants. Lethal elbows AJ in the gut. Elbow to the back of Lethal’s head. Lethal handspring’s back and elbows AJ. Punch to AJ, then into a front facelock. Another punch, then back into the facelock. A couple elbows then a boot to AJ from a corner. Lethal off one corner, then off another. Chop to AJ, then another attack and a lethal combination for two.

AJ catches Lethal and takes him down. Flair’s pissed and yells at Earl. Lethal hits a cutter and pins for a long two. Lethal over and kicks at Flair. Rake to Lethal’s eyes. AJ grabs Lethal and locks on the figure four. Lethal to the ropes, Flair hits Lethal’s hands, but he’s free. Brainbuster on Lethal for two. Taz gives a shout out to Arn Anderson. AJ Set up the Styles Clash, but Lethal counters. Lethal hits a full nelson into a suplex and goes for the pin, but Flair pulls AJ’s foot under the ropes. Lethal locks the Figure four on AJ and Flair is going nuts.  AJ makes it to the ropes.

AJ hits Lethal with the Pele kick. AJ starts climbing but his knee buckles and he hits his face on the turnbuckle. Lethal rolls AJ up and gets the pinfall.

Winner – Jay Lethal

Flair rushes into the ring. Lethal rushes out and celebrates with the fans. Kaz out to the ring and tries to calm Flair who’s yelling at AJ. Kaz says AJ needs to regroup. AJ is sitting on the mat in the corner, looking lost. Flair leaves the ring with Kaz.

Sting cuts a promo from the rafters. He says some men want to rule the world, some men want to make it a better place and some want to watch the world burn. Which one is he?

We get a video showing Mr. Anderson’s face turn and how he’s aligned himself with Jeff Hardy.

Christy Hemme interviews Anderson and Hardy. She asks how they feel about being a new team against an established team? Hardy talked for a bit. Anderson says the two of them really need a team name. Hey come up with Creatures of the Assholes, Assholes of the night. and settle on “Enigmatic Assholes.”

Mr. Anderson & Jeff Hardy vs. Beer Money

Beer Money out to the ring first. Anderson out and puts his hand out, but was in the wrong spot. He announces himself, part of the Extreme Enigmatic Assholes and lets the fans say his name both times. Jeff Hardy out next.

Anderson and Roode start. They circle around and lock up, break apart and circle again. Loud ‘Asshole’ chants. Much grappling, then Storm tags in. Then Roode Tags on. Hardy tags in and they lock up. Side headlock on Jeff. Shoudler block to Jeff. Storm takes the tag and they double team. Jeff rolls to his corner quickly and they talk. Anderson gives Jeff advice. Storm tags in and Jeff’s on him. Anderson tags in. They double team Storm. Roode rushes in and they double team him. Storm on Anderson in a corner. Anderson comes out punching. Anderson goes to run the ropes, but Roode pulls it down and Anderson flies out. Roode on Anderson outside. Anderson back in. Roode tags in and they double team, making a wish. Knee drop to Anderson and Roode pins for two. Storm tags in and more double teaming.

Anderson finally manages to fight back and was able to tag out. Jeff slams Roode down hard but Storm Breaks the pin. Anderson in and sent out fast. Jeff spiked on his head, but was able to kick out. Roode yells at Jeff to get up. Storm about to kick Jeff, but Anderson pulls Storm out. Jeff climbs and hits a swanton. Jeff pins, but Storm pulls Slick out. Anderson’s there and gets in trouble for it. Jeff works over Roode, but Storm in and takes Jeff down. Storm drags Roode over, gets out and tags in. Storm and Roode double teams Jeff. Anderson tries to help but Slick goes crazy, screeching at Anderson. Storm gets Jeff up, tries to get his legs in the ropes – didn’t really happen – then hits a DDT for two.

Pin on Jeff, Anderson in to break the count. Double team on Jeff and they do their little chant. Roode taunts Anderson and the ref’s distracted. Jeff gets a pin on Storm for two. Roode tags in and gets front facelock on Jeff. Jeff up and flies, but Roode isn’t there. Jeff lands hard. Roode yells at Jeff that they’re too smart. ‘Hardy’ chants. Jeff somehow hits a twist of fate. Anderson reaching for a tag. Anderson and Storm both in. Anderson’s double teamed, but then takes Roode out, pins for two. Storm rushes over and Anderson moves so Storm nails Roode. Storm tossed out, Jeff flies out on him. Roode nails a spinebuster for two. Jeff breaks it up. Storm get Jeff up. Eye of the storm on Jeff.

Roode thinks Storm behind him, but it was Jeff. Anderson takes Roode down and gets the three. Anderson’s eye is covered with blood.

Winners: Mr. Anderson & Jeff Hardy

Anderson calls for his mic and announces Hardy the winner. Hardy takes the mic and announces Anderson the other winner and wishes TNA a Happy Anniversary. Hardy tosses his arm warmers out into the crowd.

At ringside, Taz and Tenay talk about the main event and go over each man’s strengths.

TNA World Title Match: Rob Van Dam vs. Sting

Sting is shown walking around in the rafters, then down a set of stairs. His music and he comes out. He looks around the arena before entering the ring. RVD is shown backstage, stretching and then walking to the entrance. His music hits and RVD comes out to the ring.

Jeremy Borash does the introductions and the main event is underway!

Mr. Earl Hebner is the ref. They lock up. RVD is backed into a corner. Sting doesn’t give a clean break, punch and a kick. Sting gets RVD out, beats on him, sends him over the barrier. RVD starts fighting back. Earl lands on his bum somehow. RVD sends Sting into the wall four times, then five! Sting down on one knee, holding the barrier. RVD bounces over the barrier. RVD calls his letters, bounces onto the barrier then drops a leg on Sting’s back. Sting walks along the barrier and then RVD htits him a couple more times. RVD rushes Sting. RVD sent over the barrier – handstand on the barrier in the middle – then lands on his back. Sting goes over and starts throwing RVD into the wall. Twice and Sting had to move fans for more room. A third, then RVD dumped over the barrier. Punches back and forth. Then to the next corner of the barriers, then Sting slams RVD’s face on the barrier. Back in the ring Sting stomps RVD. RVd facing out in a corner. Stinger splash, then another. RVD flops, Sting gets a two.

Chinlock on RVD. RVD elbows out. Exchanging punches. RVD jumps and kicks Sting in the chest with the back of both feet. Punches to Sting, then a clothesline, then another. RVD nails a superkick. RVD calls his letters again. Sting in a corner, RVD punches a couple time. Sting pushes out. Thrust kick to Sting. Split leg moonsault on Sting for two.

Sting back RVD into a corner and gains a bit of control. RVD up and flies. Earl’s the one who catches the crossbody. Sting gets hi bat. A couple to the gut, one to the back, then one to the back of the leg. Then Jarrett stomps out. JJ behind Sting, grabs the bat, nails Sting with it! Bat to the jaw of Sting. JJ yells at RVD to cover him. Rolling thunder to Sting. RVD pins, Earl slowly counts, but Sting kicks out!

RVD goes after Sting who moves. RVD lands in the corner, tied up. Sting after RVD, but misses a splash. RVD takes Sting down and climbs. Five star frog splash and RVD pins. Earl counts slowly, but RVD get the three for the win.

Winner – RVD

RVD celebrates in the ring as the show goes off the air.

Thanks to everybody who joined us here for Live Coverage tonight! We’ll be back NEXT WEEKEND on June 20th for Live Coverage of WWE Fatal 4 Way.

– TNA President Dixie Carter posted some messages on Twitter on Sunday morning clarifying that the “nice surprise” she promised for tonight’s Slammiversary pay-per-view is NOT part of the “major changes” that she says will change TNA . Regarding when we’ll know what the major changes are, Carter wrote, “You will just see for yourselves in the coming weeks.”

– As part of TNA’s Slammiversary weekend, the company held an 8th anniversary party in Orlando on Saturday night at the Universal Orlando’s Citywalk NASCAR restaurant. Many of TNA’s top stars were in attendance and both Jeff Jarrett and Dixie Carter addressed the crowd and shared their thoughts on the past, present and future of TNA. Dixie Carter shot down some rumors about the “major changes” coming to TNA – stating that TNA has not been sold and the changes do not involve a new television deal.

– As for what the major changes are, there are a lot of competing theories as to what it will be. While we can confirm that Paul Heyman has spoken with Dixie Carter in the past several weeks and many in TNA are pushing hard for Heyman to be brought in, a TNA source tells SEScoops that the talen believs the changes are more than just hiring a new booker. The changes will not be announced all at once, but will be revealed over a few weeks time.

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Earlier this week, we reported that TNA President Dixie Carter posted a message on Twitter that she’s got a “nice surprise” in store for the fans at Slammiversary. Now, things just got a little more interesting.

Carter wrote the following on her Twitter account early Saturday morning:

“It’s 6:30 am. Been up for hours. So excited I can’t sleep. TNA’s about to change forever. Can’t wait to share it w/you, my staff, the talent”

There’s a lot of buzz that TNA has reached out to big names to work on the creative end of the company. PWInsider.com is confirming that two of those names are Kevin Sullivan and Paul Heyman.

Word is that if Paul Heyman would come into TNA, he would need complete control of the creative side of things. With Vince Russo dramatically scaling back his role in TNA, the door is open for a new creative force to come in.

Dixie Carter wrote later in the day:

“Just got off phone w/Spike prez Kevin Kay. He is all in and agrees this will change TNA on every level.”

According to F4WOnline.com, sources say that Dixie Carter was being very secretive about the impending changes, offering only “cryptic remarks” about making sure everyone is on the same page in advance of the changes.

– The creative team in TNA has been told to make sure Hulk Hogan appears on every episode of Impact, even if its just for a moment. Others in the company feel that Hogan should be used more sparingly, so his appearances have more of an impact.

– Ric Flair’s TNA contract was for 52 dates over a one-year period. Since he has appeared on virtually all of TNA’s television and pay-per-view events, the comany will likely have to sign him to a new contract soon. One bargaining chip for TNA in the negotiations is their ability to bring in Ric Flair’s son, Reid.

– TNA President Dixie Carter posted a comment on Twitter that TNA has a “nice surprise” for fans at Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view. We haven’t heard anything yet about what the surprise may be, but TNA has built a nice track record of delivering on their surprises and “major announcements” – so this could get interesting.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Here’s a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s episode of TNA iMPACT! on Spike TV, the final episode before Sunday’s Slammiversary pay-per-view:

* Jeff Hardy, Ken Anderson, Jay Lethal & Abyssvs. AJ Styles & Desmond Wolfe & Beer Money

* Kurt Angle vs. The Amazing Red.

* The Beautiful People’s Velvet Sky & Lacey Von Erich vs. Roxxi & Rosie Lottalove.

Also scheduled to appear are TNA champion Rob Van Dam, Hulk Hogan, Sting, Matt Morgan, Team 3D, Hernandez and more.

SEScoops reader Ray R. sent in these live tapings results for tonight’s TNA iMPACT!:

A.J. Styles, Kazarian, Desmond Wolfe and Beer Money came out without Ric Flair.  Styles said he is now in charge with Flair not there.  Styles said they are in an eight-man tag match but there are five of them, so he said Kazarian will sit out .  Jay Lethal came out cutting a Flair-like promo saying how Styles will never be the man, Ric Flair is the man, and he said, “right now you’re looking at a wrestling God.”  Lethal then introduces his team, himself, Abyss, Mr. Anderson and Jeff Hardy.

*Roxxi & Rosie Lottalove defeated Velvet Sky & Lacey Von Erich.  The heels laid out the babyfaces.

*Matt Morgan is in Eric Bischoff’s office wanting to know who his new tag team partner is.  Hulk Hogan cuts a promo, calling Morgan the biggest crybaby in the industry.  Hogan said how Morgan backstabs every partner he’s ever had.  Morgan came out but Hernandez attacked Morgan, who did a stretcher job.  The Band came out and said Morgan was scheduled to wrestle Eric Young, so Young pinned him on the stretcher.

*Jesse Neal called out Brother Ray.  Team 3D came out but security held everyone apart.  Neal told Ray to say whatever he had to say to his face.  Devon kept trying to keep the piece but when Shannon Moore butted in, he wanred Moore this was none of his concern.  Bubba went after Neal and security pulled them apart.

*Kurt Angle beat Amazing Red.

*AJ Styles & Desmond Wolfe & Beer Money defeated Jay Lethal & Abyss & Ken Anderson & Jeff Hardy when Styles pinned Lethal. They held up four fingers.  Sting attacked RVD and they brawl.  Hogan shows up to help RVD and it ends with RVD splashing Sting.

— WGN America will be airing a baseball game on Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at 7 p.m. (ET), so WWE Superstars is being bumped to 10 p.m. (ET), head-to-head with hour two of TNA iMPACT!. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

— Beth Phoenix, who is currently out with a torn ACL, said on Twitter that she was backstage at last night’s SmackDown taping in Tampa, Florida. She wrote: “In attendance at Smackdown taping in Tampa for a great opportunity that I’m so thrilled about! Its an emotional visit.So hard to not work”

— Kofi Kingston and MVP will be appearing at the Toys “R” Us located in New York City on Saturday, June 19th at 1:30 p.m. The first 400 customers to purchase $50 worth of Mattel’s WWE merchandise will receive a ticket to the signing. Fans must purchase said merchandise through the Personal Shopping department on Level 3 of the Times Square store. Kingston and MVP will only be autographing their respective Mattel action figures or a provided WWE trading card.

Monday Night Mayhem radio with Eric Bischoff
Hosts: Big Mosh, Blade, Todd Vincent
Recap by Paterson from New Jersey
Available at www.MondayNightMayhem.com.

Here are some highlights of what Eric Bischoff said about:

His recent cryptic Facebook posts and his current TNA status: “Things are fine; things are no different from the last time we spoke on this show. As far as my page being cryptic, I’ve been on my Facebook page for a long time, and I was suggesting to fans that as much as I like to have an open forum and have people comment and have constant communication, there’s just a couple of things I don’t want to see on my Facebook page.

“I don’t want to see profanity and just stupid crap. One of the problems I have had with the Internet Wrestling Community is brain dead commentary and the same kind of redundant comments and statements over and over again, and when I started on the site, I really wanted to raise the bar and have conversations and even be critical without being abusive. It just got to the point where I didn’t want to spend anymore time editing my page, so I made a statement a couple of times and just got sick of it and said enough was enough and I pulled the wall posting.”

“The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels leaving TNA and his response to the fact that fans may perceive that he had something to do with Daniels’ departure: “I don’t really have a side. I’m a fan of Chris, and I was excited to meet him when I came to TNA. We talked a few times creatively about some character development for him and things like that, and I think he’s a phenomenal talent. But honestly, I can’t take a side when I’m not really on the inside of any of the discussions and issues as it relates to Chris. All I know is that there are a lot of people in TNA that think highly of him, and that’s all I know. There are a lot of misconceptions on my role in TNA, Hulk Hogan’s roles in TNA, and the day-to-day operations. It’s understandable; we are very high profile and out in front as story lines go, but I’m a really big fan of Chris and probably will be and hope we see him back in TNA in the near future.”

Why he sees Jay Lethal and Brian Kendrick as two of the most promising young talents in TNA right now and potentially as being major players in the industry in the years to come: “It’s so hard to say, and this is going to sound so political and such a kiss-ass answer, but there is a lot of good young talent there, and not only do they have talent, but they have attitude…and when I say attitude, I mean the desire, passion, and focus with an open mind, which I think is critical in this business especially with young talent. Young talent are so influenced (when it comes to learning) that unless they keep a very open mind, they tend to get very pigeon-holed.

“In TNA, there are a lot of guys that fall into that category. Jay Lethal is the obvious one, and I could take up a whole show talking about Jay Lethal. (Brian) Kendrick is another guy. I’ve been watching him for years, and I think he was in the WWE when I was there, and I saw him in TNA, but no one really spent the time with him, and he never had the opportunity, but because he had the drive to approach me and say ‘Hey, this is what I’m thinking, and this what I feel,’ and as I’m listening to him, I’m thinking there is something there. There’s a lot of guys and girls just like him in TNA.”

His response to those that feel that TNA always puts former WWE superstars in the main event matches/storylines, as opposed to TNA’s “homegrown” talent: “First of all, I have to say this, and this piss off some people in TNA, but I hate the term “homegrown talent.” We’re not selling vegetables here or freshly-made pies. This is about creating awareness. Our survival, our ability to grow our audience, and appeal to a broader audience isn’t about appealing to the same people who’ve been watching this, and quite frankly, the audience hasn’t grown all that significantly over the last 4, 5, or 6 years, or you probably wouldn’t be talking to me right now.

“This is about growing and expanding the audience. You gotta grow the brand, and you do that by bringing in people (whether they’re movie stars, television stars, or anything else) who have a broader appeal because they have been out there in front of other people in a bigger, broader audience than perhaps the talent you already have on the show. That’s not a knock at all on the talent that TNA currently has, but it does reflect the need that in order for TNA to grow, you have to bring in people that have a broader appeal worldwide. By bringing some of those people in, it benefits the talent that hasn’t been anywhere outside of TNA.”

The current status of TNA’s Knockout Division: “We got hit with a rash of injuries a few weeks ago, along with some contractual issues. But I think what you are going to see is the Knockout division getting back on track in very short order. Everyone in TNA is proud of the Knockouts division, and I look at the division and look at anything else that has been done before, I think the Knockout division is consistently one of the better women’s divisions that I’ve ever seen in any promotion. I think there is a lot of commitment to it, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.”

More is contained in the return of “The Hot Seat With Eric Bischoff,” including what he looking forward to seeing at Slammiversary this Sunday evening, along with his candid thoughts on the “tweaks” that he has installed in the last few weeks to TNA iMPACT, the likelihood of see the company go live on Thursday nights in the foreseeable future, the expansion of TNA on the road, what one thing he would change to the promotion right now if he had complete control of TNA, plus more of your calls/Facebook questions! Due to the continued overwhelming response, “The Hot Seat With Eric Bischoff” (flavored by Sizzlin Sauces) will return LIVE once again on Monday night, July 5th (beginning @ 7PM ET/6PM CT) leading into TNA’s Victory Road…exclusively on Monday Night Mayhem!

Jeff Hardy's 9/11/09 Mugshot

Earlier this week, we reported that it appeared most of the drug charges against Jeff Hardy had been dropped, since the North Carolina courts website had updated the public records of Hardy’s case – stating that he was now only being charged with Conspiracy to Traffic Opium.

Unfortunately for Jeff Hardy and his fans – news of any charges being dropped was an error by the The Moore County Superior Court. Hardy was in court on June 3rd, but time ran out and there was no time for his case to be heard. When the court listed Hardy’s next court appearance for July, most of the charges against Hardy were no longer listed (the erorr).

North Carolina’s Pilot Newspaper spoke to District Attorney Maureen Krueger, who stated:

“His charges are still pending. In fact, a new one was added.”

The new charge against Hardy is Conspiracy to Traffic Opium, a felony.

To recap Hardy’s legal situation ….

Jeff Hardy was arrested on September 11th, 2009 after police raided his home in Cameron, North Carolina. A joint investigation conducted by officers with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office narcotics and select enforcement units and the Fayetteville Police Department led to the search.

According to the police report, a search of his residence yielded 262 Vicodin prescription pills, 180 Soma prescription pills, 555 milliliters of anabolic steroids, a residual amount of powder cocaine and items of drug paraphernalia.

He was charged with felony trafficking in opium, two counts of felony possession with intent to sell or deliver a Schedule III controlled substance, felony maintaining a dwelling to keep controlled substance, felony possession of cocaine and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

If convicted of all charges, Hardy faces upto 14 years in prison.

— TNA president Dixie Carter revealed on her Twitter page that Eric Young recently asked his girlfriend her hand in marriage.

She wrote: “Congrats to Eric Young & his fiance Sarah on their recent engagement. He asked her to marry him on the beach in Miami. Congrats guys!”

— Jersey All Pro Wrestling announced Tuesday that reigning JAPW Women’s Champion Sara Del Rey will compete against a Knockout at TNA’s July 3rd live event at Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park, New Jersey. JAPW alum Homicide and Jay Lethal will also be on hand for the show.

— It was Mick Foley’s birthday on Monday as he turned 45 years old.

TNA Slammiversary - 6/13

“Its the epic event you’ve been waiting for all year! This TNA fan favorite and wrestling classic is an edge of your seat thrill ride. Who will make history this year? Order and find out when TNA Wrestling presents “TNA: Slammiversary” live on June 13th, on Pay-Per-View!”

TNA has confirmed Abyss vs. Desmond Wolfe and AJ Styles vs. Jay Lethal for this Sunday’s Slammiversary pay-per-view. Below is the updated card:

TNA World Title Match
Sting vs. Rob Van Dam

TNA X Division Title Match
Brian Kendrick vs. Douglas Williams

TNA Tag Team Title Match
Matt Morgan & TBA vs. The Band

TNA Knockouts Title Match
Roxxi vs. Madison Rayne

Kurt Angle vs. Kazarian

Jeff Hardy & Mr. Anderson vs. Beer Money

Brother Ray vs. Jesse Neal

Abyss vs. Desmond Wolfe

AJ Styles vs. Jay Lethal

– Jeff Hardy’s next court date will be on Tuesday, July 6th. Hardy’s trial was set to begin this past week and apparently the District Attorney has dropped some of the charges against him – since the North Carolina courts website now says he is only being charged with Conspiracy to Traffic Opium. The situation seems to be looking better for Hardy.

— Last Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT! drew a 0.87 cable rating and averaged 1,052,000 viewers, according to PWInsider. Overall viewership was down nearly 22% compared to the previous week’s 1.34 million viewers. iMPACT! faced stiff competition from Game 1 of the NBA Finals as well as the season premiers of the USA Network original series Burn Notice and Royal Pains.

– TNA Knockout ODB turned 32 years old on Sunday.

— Angelina Love returned to the ring at this past week’s TNA live events after suffering a partial bicep tear and complete ulnar collateral ligament tear during a Triple Threat Match involving Madison Rayne and Tara during an iMPACT! taping in late April. TNA president Dixie Carter said of the returning Knockout on her Twitter account:

“Angelina Love is working her first house shows since her injury. She says she is feeling great. Welcome back!”

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— TNA has announced that the Victory Road pay-per-view event will take place on July 11. Meanwhile, Hard Justice will be held on Aug. 8. Both shows will take place at the Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida.

— Angelina Love is auctioning off a bikini worn on a fall 2008 episode of iMPACT! during the first ever “Beautiful People Beauty Pageant.” You can view the auction here, which ends today.

— You can follow TNA newcomer Rosie Lottalove on Twitter.com here.

— This past Wednesday, Velvet Sky turned 29 years old while AJ Styles turned 32.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

– Jeff Hardy’s trial was scheduled to begin yesterday morning in Carthage, NC with Judge James M. Webb. No word yet on what happened in court.

– The feeling within TNA right now is that Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan won’t be leaving any time soon.

– Awesome Kong recently tried to trademark the Awesome Kong name so she could use it on the independent scene. Right now she’s using the Amazing Kong name until the issue is settled.

– Mr. Anderson’s recent babyface turn in TNA was a decision that was made just before the Sacrifice pay-per-view where he wrestled Jeff Hardy.

Here’s a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s TNA iMPACT! on Spike:

* Roxxi vs. New TNA Knockout Rosie Lottalove

* AJ Styles vs. Kazarian vs. Jay Lethal

* Rob Van Dam vs. Sting vs. Matt Morgan Samoa Joe

* Mr Anderson vs. Robert Roode

* Desmond Wolfe & Orlando Jordan vs. Abyss w/Chelsea & Rob Terry

PPV provider iNDEMAND has released the official pay-per-view poster and synopsis for TNA’s Victory Road, which takes place on July 11th from the iMPACT Zone in Orlando:

Synopsis: On Sunday, July 11th, watch Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, Mr. Anderson as they fight their way to victory! Which contender will earn RVD’s TNA heavyweight title? Tune in on July 11th to find out! Order “TNA: Victory Road” live on Pay-Per-View!

(sources: f4wonline.com, pwtorch.com)

– TNA’s iMPACT! television tapings last week featured planted fans as attractive young women were purposely placed in the front row.

– There has been more grumbling than usual amongst the female performers of TNA over the pay discrepancy between them and their male wrestler counterparts. Reportedly, they talked amongst themselves early last week of getting all the women together to demand a raise from management. However, the three-day television tapings in Orlando concluded without confrontation.

– In an interview with www.Angel-Williams.net, Angelina Love comments on TNA moving back to Thursday nights, whether she misses working with Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne in “The Beautiful People,” how she came up with the name Angel, working with Natalya, and more.

When asked to comment on Lacey Von Erich, who made some choice remarks about her during her brief hiatus from the organization, she answered: “Well Lacey and I had never met each other until I came back to TNA at the beginning of this year. I think having the chance to be around each other has changed any pre-conceived feelings we may have had for one another. She’s definitely one of a kind!”

Love also noted that she hopes to work with Mickie James one day.

According to a reliable source in TNA, the company plans to offer Mickie James a Knockouts contract when her 90-day no-compete clause with World Wrestling Entertainment expires in late July.

Earlier this month, TNA president Dixie Carter wrote on Twitter that she and Jeremy Borash attended Mickie James’s album release party in Nashville. This was actually not the first time Carter and James met as the two met in person shortly after the multi-time Women’s Champion release from WWE to begin informal discussions on joining TNA.

Friends of the recently released WWE Diva indicate she’s not looking to do anything wrestling related for the time being as she is concentrating on her country music career. It’s also said that she doesn’t talk about the wrestling industry much these days. Nonetheless, TNA is very interested in signing her.

Mickie James worked for TNA back in 2003, before her time in WWE. Here are some pictures of Mickie in TNA, wrestling as Alexis Laree:

(source: www.pwtorch.com)

— As noted earlier, Booker T was a surprise replacement for AJ Styles at TNA’s live event in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He lives within driving distance of the venue and was asked to appear when Styles was unable to appear at the show. Booker was also backstage the following night in Houston. Though he’s close with TNA World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam, it’s been indicated that he won’t be returning to the company.

— Many in the locker room are sounding off on TNA using international wrestler Kazuchika Okada, who thus far has been regulated to Xplosion. Many feel he’s not nearly as talented as fellow Japanese wrestler Kiyoshi, who has been sparingly used in recent months.

— Kevin Thorn was not backstage at the company’s last set of television tapings despite online reports claiming he was. The former WWE star regularly appears for the Winnipeg-based independent promotion WFX, taking part in a faction called “The Brotherhood.”