TNA Slammiversary won’t be the final pay-per-view in TNA history after all. TNA will return to the pay-per-view arena all throughout July, as TNA Knockouts Knockdown 2015 is now available.

The event was taped back on February 14th in Orlando, Florida and features an all-Knockouts card.

Below is the lineup for TNA Knockouts Knockdown 2015:

* Cherry Bomb vs. Gail Kim
* Solo Darling vs. Havok
* Rosita vs. Angelina Love
* Su Yung vs. Taryn Terrell
* Mia Yim (Jade) vs. Brooke Tessmacher
* Alisha vs. Madison Rayne
* Andrea vs. Awesome Kong
* Knux, Crazzy Steve and Rebel vs. Jessie Godderz, Robbie E and Angelina Love
* 7 Knockouts Gauntlet Match to crown the Queen of the Knockouts

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TNA star Kurt Angle has posted a new blog update at his website with some comments about his upcoming neck surgery and how long he expects to be out of action.

Angle says he’ll be undergoing surgery next week to address a benign tumor in his neck and expects to be out of action for “about a month.”

TNA’s next set of Impact Wrestling TV tapings take place from July 22-30 from Orlando, Florida.

“Thank you all for your incredible support,” Angle wrote. “Your comments have kept my spirits high throughout this trying time. Much Love, Kurt.”

As noted earlier this week, TNA’s working relationship with Global Force Wrestling was a ‘last resort’ after the company was turned down by Ring of Honor and other promotions.

TNA Executive Bob Ryder, who has been lashing out on Twitter against Dave Meltzer and various reports circulating about TNA, went on the TNA Mecca forum and addressed the TNA-ROH situation.

Ryder acknowledges that ROH was not interested in “doing business” with TNA and suggests, “Maybe we should get aggressive and go after some of their unsigned talent? That would be interesting.”

So @brydertna was on TNA Mecca tonight acting as if he hadn't already been soliciting ROH talent for several months. pic.twitter.com/jZi9B2qAJN

— ROH Pittsburgh Fan (@ROHPittFan) July 3, 2015

TNA has published a must-see promo of EC3 reacting to his TNA World Heavyweight championship victory over Kurt Angle on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

EC3 talks about his 13-year journey to the gold, the injuries that have tested his will along the way and the people in ‘other companies’ who used their influence to bury him and convince the people in power that he didn’t have what it takes.

EC3 has been one of the standout acts on TNA for quite some time now. He’s a deserving champion, a great choice to be the new face of TNA and knocked it out of the park with this promo.

• Video: EC3 Defeats Kurt Angle To Become The TNA World Champion

Ring of Honor saw a slip in viewership on Wednesday night, while TNA Impact Wrestling took a significant hit in the numbers.

Impact Wrestling drew an all-time record low of 267,000 viewers and a 0.09 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic for its post-Slammiversary edition of the show this week. Those numbers are down 28 percent and 25 percent from the week before and are the lowest ratings for an original Destination America airing of the show to date.

The previous low was the first Wednesday episode, which aired on June 3rd. That show drew 297,000 viewers and a 0.09 demo rating.

Impact Wrestling’s midnight replay added just 51,000 viewers and a 0.01 demo rating, down from last week’s 82,000 and 0.03.

This week’s edition of ROH TV drew 157,000 viewers and a 0.05 demo rating, down 15 percent in viewers from last week’s 185,000. The viewership was the lowest on Destination America but the rating was tied for last week with the highest yet.

ROH’s 11pm replay drew 81,000 viewers and a 0.03 demo rating, down from last week’s 145,000 and 0.04.

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Longtime TNA announcer Mike Tenay recently appeared as a guest on The In The Room podcast to discuss a number of topics. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.

On uncertainty in TNA over the years: “There was the chance, when we got going, to take this to another level. But realistically, when you look back at the fact that we were – in terms of the wrestling business model – doing it completely backwards. We were running a pay-per-view show without having the regular television show to drive people to the pay-per-view … You look at that business model and you just say “How the heck could that thing succeed?” Fortunately, even after a little stumble after the first couple of months, we received the new investors: the Carter family got involved. They were able to keep us going in that environment … In spite of all [the] negatives, we were able to attract Spike TV. Gosh, if you look back, you would have to say it was a long shot for a company that started off as just a pay-per-view company, for a company that had had its obituary written on many, many occasions. It’s one of those things that we think about every year at the anniversary time and it’s definitely one of the things that I was thinking about this past week and this past weekend, when we celebrated our 13th year in business, which is just amazing.”

On TNA bringing former WWE stars vs. bringing in experienced indie wrestling talent: “Obviously you’re going to need a mix, going forward. That’s the first thing that you have to think about. I don’t think it’s great to have a roster that’s overloaded with veterans, and I think at the same time it’s very difficult to start with a group of independent names that haven’t really achieved a lot on the national stage.The perfect mix, and as I look and see what we’ve done in the past year plus, I don’t think that TNA gets enough credit. The fact that we’re able to maintain a roster of the established people … and what we’ve been able to do in terms of bringing new young talent to the forefront … and combining them in an effort where you have, obviously, the veterans there to give the rub to that new young talent, which you’re always going to have to do.”

Check out the complete interview at VOCNation.com.

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TNA announced via social media that the company’s longtime Executive Vice President Andy Barton has parted ways with the promotion.

Barton worked alongside TNA President Dixie Carter at her management/marketing company Trifecta Entertainment from 1996 to 2002 and then moved on to work for her in TNA.

TNA issued the following statement regarding the departure:

“We wish TNA executive Andy Barton all the best as he pursues a new opportunity. Glad to have CSO Eric Sherman on board as we look to build on our powerful global brand, continue our rapid international growth and expand onto emerging platforms.”

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New TNA World Champion Ethan Carter III recently appeared as a guest on the “This Is Awesome Wrestling Show” podcast to discuss his big title victory over Kurt Angle this week and more. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.

On becoming TNA World Champion: “Everything I’ve ever been through, every stupid personal or professional hell I’ve ever had to overcome, it made it all worth it. I’m very fortunate. I hate using the word blessed, because people use #blessed way too much. But for one day, I can say I was #blessed.”

On being able to watch his win and experience it with everyone else: “Watching it personally, I had a nice soiree. My girlfriend hooked us up with a party and a bunch of people came by. What was cool about it, as much as people who support either her or I, our friends, they not huge wrestling fans. They check it out from time to time. Kind of fans we need more of, which is mainstream people checking it out from time to time. You know, again, when we talk about smart fans and credibility, or messing with the finisher or outside interference. The hook, line, and sinker with every little thing we did and every part of that story we told, like, it was mostly clean, but I’m still kind of a dirt bag because I still need a little help — the stuff with Tyrus. I guess, a guy whose never had a wrestling match in his life who can give out stars can say, ‘Hey, that’s typical TNA.’ When you watch the reaction of the people we try to get, and they are hooked, line and sinker, and they are buying into this and seeing it unfold, it was kind of an out of body experience.”

On what it means to have Kurt Angle be the wrestler he won the title from: “He’s a Hall of Famer in every company he’s been in, let’s not forget that. But I mean, dude, whoa. Like, whoa. Like you said, we grew up watching Kurt. It’s very, very rare you have the opportunity to have your dream match. And I think it’s even more rare that it happens to be for a world title. It’s surreal. You know, I’ve had that match a thousand times in my head. I remember doing German suplexes and then Angle Slams in my backyard, locking in the ankle lock. Next thing you know, I’ll take about eighteen of them…I don’t remember because they all hit me in the head. Withstand that, then defeat him with a wrestling hold. Ha! Pin! What? Out of control.”

On who hugged him first after win: “John Gaburick.”

On what Kurt Angle told him after the match: “Later that day, he was sitting down talking to me, and I will not say what he said to me. But to hear those words come out of his mouth, was maybe even more important than actually winning the title.”

On joining the list of past TNA World Champions, such as Sting, Jeff Hardy, Bull Ray, Samoa Joe, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle and others: “When you read it like that, that’s a pretty damn exclusive list. I guess that’s a great thing about TNA World Championship, they take a lot of slack for doing things wrestling fans hate for some reason. One thing they do very well is keep the integrity of the World Championship. And that’s pretty cool to be on that list.”

Check out the complete interview at MooreGlenn.com.

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TNA Impact Wrestling on Destination America
Taped in June at Orlando, Florida at Universal Studios
Report by Jason Powell and ProWrestling.net

[Q1] A video package focussed on Kurt Angle and EC3 heading into their TNA Title match… Josh Mathews checked in on commentary and noted that the battle between The Rising and Beat Down Clan with the loser disbanding was up first. Mathews was joined on commentary by “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero… Ring introductions for that match took place…

1. Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, and Mica vs. MVP, Low Ki, Kenny King, and Hernandez in an elimination match. The losing team must disband. Low Ki caught Mica with a kick to the head and pinned him to eliminate him from the match. [C]

[Q2] Around 12:00, Drake ran to the corner and superplexed King. Pope said Drake has been watching footage of Angle (because of the way he ran up the ropes). Drake performed a dive over the top onto MVP. Drake came up holding his knee and was eventually helped to the back, leaving Galloway to face all four opponents by himself.

At 14:15, Galloway pinned Low Ki, then pinned King at 14:30. At 15:40, Hernandez performed a Border Toss on Galloway. MVP checked in and delivered the Playmaker. Moments later, MVP hit a drive-by kick to the head of Galloway and pinned him, meaning The Rising must disband…

MVP, Hernandez, Low Ki, and Kenny King beat Drew Galloway, Eli Drake, and Mica in 16:40.

Backstage, Kenny King told MVP and Hernandez that Low Ki took a bad fall and was on his way to the hospital. MVP was excited that The Rising is finished…

Magnus stood in the ring and delivered a promo. Magnus said James Storm is a slimy son of a bitch and that’s all he has to say about him. Then he went on to talk more about Storm and how his actions made Magnus’s family stronger. Magnus introduced Mickie James.

Mickie thanked the fans for their support, then thanked Magnus for standing by her side, not rubbing it in her face (maybe he’ll get to now?), and proving he’s the man for her.

[Q3] James Storm came out with Khoya. He told Mickie to imagine if he had pushed her a little harder and how she would have held her baby son while sitting in a wheelchair. Storm said he can have any women he wants beside him in The Revolution.

Mickie called Storm a pathetic waste of a man and questioned whether he could actually find a woman. Mickie thanked him for bringing out the crazy in her and promising the fans one more match. She told him to go find that woman because she and Magnus intend to whip both of their asses…

The broadcast team hyped The Wolves vs. The Dirty Heels for after the break… [C]

2. The Wolves vs. Bobby Roode and Austin Aries in a 30-minute Iron Man match for the vacant TNA Tag Titles. This was the deciding match of the best of five series.

[Q4] Ten minutes into the match and there were still no falls. Eddie Edwards made a hot tag to Davey Richards, who went on an offensive flurry. Mathews made a good call by talking about how Edwards taking so much punishment gave Richards a chance to enter the match with energy. Richards had Roode pinned, but Aries broke it up. [C]

Richards ended up taking a prolonged beating, including a nice missile dropkick from Aries into a powerbomb from Roode. Roode covered Richards, but Edwards broke up the pin. Ring announcer Christy Hemme noted that the match had ten minutes remaining.

[Q5] Edwards took the tag and got a near fall on Roode. Roode and Aries came back and performed a nice double team combo on Edwards for a near fall of their own. Aries put Edwards in the Last Chancery, but Richards broke it up with a double stomp.

The Wolves came back with a pair of top rope double stomps on Aries and had him pinned, but Roode broke it up. Hemme announced there were five minutes remaining in the match. Aries performed a running dropkick on Edwards. Roode performed a spinebuster. Aries followed with a 450 splash and pinned Edwards to give his team a 1-0 advantage.

With three minutes to go, The Wolves were at ringside. Roode held them and Aries performed a suicide dive. Edwards battled his way back inside the ring. He and Richards teamed up for a powerbomb/backstabber combo that resulted in Edwards pinning Aries at 28:54, according to Mathews.

Roode hit Edwards with one of the title belts. Aries put his arm over Edwards, who kicked out at the last moment. Roode went or the Roode Bomb, but Edwards rolled through and pinned him to give his team a 2-1 advntage. Roode applied the crossface on Edwards while Aries held Richards at ringside, but the clock expired… [C]

The Wolves defeated Austin Aries and Bobby Roode 2-1 in a 30-minute Iron Man match to win the best of five series and the vacant TNA Tag Titles.

[Q6] 3. Taryn Terrell (w/Marti, Jade) vs. Awesome Kong vs. Brooke in a Triple Threat for the TNA Knockouts Championship. Yes, Brooke bent over and shook her ass as part of her ring entrance again. Isn’t it enough that she’s athletic and attractive? Taryn ducked to ringside early on.

Mathews noted that it’s not an elimination match and Taryn doesn’t have to factor into the finish to lose the title. He also noted that Taryn won the match by pinning Gail Kim in a Triple Threat match that Havok entered as champion. Late in the match, Marti and Jade knocked Brooke off the ropes. Jade kicked Kong and then clotheslined her over the top rope, then Taryn performed a Diamond Cutter on Kong for the win…

Taryn Terrell defeated Awesome Kong and Brooke to retain the TNA Knockouts Title in 5:20.

After the match, The Dollhouse were heading backstage when the mystery woman’s video played. She’s no longer a mystery woman, as the video package revealed herself as Gail Kim… The broadcast team hyped Angle vs. EC3, and part one of Mike Tenay’s interview with Jeff Jarrett… [C]

Mike Tenay interviewed Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett in the middle of the ring in an empty studio. Tenay spoke about the surprise of Jarrett returning. Tenay asked Jarrett what winning the King of the Mountain match means regarding the future of TNA and Global Force Wrestling. Jarrett spoke about how he was surprised to be back as well, and said there is definitely a future with TNA and GFW and it will shock some people.

Ring entrances for the main event took place. Jeremy Borash handled the in-ring introductions and his voice went all Peter Brady while saying Angle was the reigning and defending champion of the world… [C]

4. Kurt Angle vs. EC3 (w/Tyrus) for the TNA Championship. Angle hit an early suplex and then followed with a pair of German suplexes. EC3 grabbed the ropes to block the third, then Angle sent him to ringside. Mathews said this isn’t the type of match that EC3 signed up for. Huh?

Back in the ring, Angle hit two more German suplexes. EC3 once again grabbed the ropes to prevent a third. Angle was jawing with the ref when EC3 clotheslined him to grab control of the offense at 4:15. EC3 remained on the offensive heading into the break.

[Q8] [C] EC3 remained in control coming out of the break and had Angle in full nelson position, but Angle broke free. Angle came back with three German suplexes. Angle set up for the Angle Slam, but EC3 dodged it, then Angle hit him with three more German suplexes. Welcome to Suplex, um, Village, bitch? Angle was knocked to ringside, where Tyrus caught him with a clothesline.

Back in the ring, Angle performed, yes, more German suplexes. He also ran EC3 into Tyrus to knock Tyrus off the ring apron. Angle performed the Angle Slam for a two count. Angle applied the Ankle Lock. EC3 rolled out of it. Angle performed an overhead belly-to-belly suplex that sent EC3 crashing into referee Brian Hebner.

Tyrus attacked Angle while the referee was down and then rolled to ringside and jawed at fans. EC3 performed the One Percenter and covered Angle, who kicked out at two. EC3 acted shocked as Mathews noted that this was the first time someone had kicked out of EC3’s finisher.

EC3 called for Tyrus, who grabbed a chair. Pope said EC3 was trying to get himself disqualified, which would be really stupid considering how long he waited for a title shot. The refeee cut Tyrus off. Tyrus jabbed his chair into the referee, who ordered Tyrus to the back. Two additional referees ran out and joined in ordering Tyrus to the back. Tyrus complied.

EC3 set up for his finisher again, but Angle countered and eventually applied the ankle lock. Mathews noted that it was the same move that made Matt Hardy tap out last week. EC3 reached for the ropes, but he eventually kicked Angle off to break the hold. Angle set up for his finisher, but EC3 countered into a rollup and pinned Angle. EC3 celebrated and Angle acted shocked and disappointed.

EC3 defeated Kurt Angle in 20:35 to win the TNA Title.

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Former TNA star Nick “Magnus” Aldis recently appeared as a guest on the Jobbing Out podcast to talk about his TNA departure, among other topics. Below are some highlights from the interview.

On leaving TNA: “When I gave my notice, by the time we got off the phone, I felt like 100 lb weight has been lifted off my back.”

On the locker room: “To be honest, it’s been very turbulent.”

“There were certain things I heard in the conference call, where the talent said things like I’m disgusted by this, or we have the right to know…the thing you have to remember is nobody owes you a living. You don’t have a right to be guaranteed anything.”

On booking issues after Jeff Jarrett left: “He had a good idea of some fundamental parts of booking…When Jeff left, there were a lot of things that I felt that there was a struggle, that when Jeff was there, he would have nipped it in the bud.”

“Guys are undercutting each other…There are too many people willing to come in and take the same spot for less money.”

“You might look like you have this super-great attitude, but you’re f*cking everyone over, because you’re doing things for way too cheap. So now it’s harder for everyone else to justify our pay.”

On that attitude hurting TNA: “You can’t blame the guys paying the money, because their job is to get the best services for the lower prices, but you get what you pay for. And I think that’s something that TNA is experiencing now, and understanding now.”

On the feud with James Storm: “At the beginning, we had a great in-ring segment.We put in loads of great little subtle nuances, and I thought this would be really good…Suddenly we get the word that this is what they want to do with this train thing. I think some of it unfortunately tied in to that they knew I wasn’t going to stay. That was an issue. Nonetheless, when the train thing came about…I’m trying to be as positive as I can. This was one situation that when it was described, I couldn’t find a single person that liked it. I couldn’t find a single person, apart from the guy whose idea it was, that didn’t say “what the hell is that?”

Check out the complete interview at Soundcloud.com.

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Tonight’s Impact Wrestling will feature Global Force co-founder Jeff Jarrett speaking to Mike Tenay about his return to TNA and the two companies working together.

Here’s the latest buzz regarding what’s about to unfold, courtesy of Wrestling Observer Radio:

– There is in fact an invasion angle about to unfold. The plan is for Jeff Jarrett to gain the trust of TNA President Dixie Carter and then turn heel on her. Jarrett will bring in some GFW and ex-TNA guys to take over Impact.

– Global Force was basically TNA’s last option for an invasion angle after Ring of Honor turned them down. There is no longer a working relationship with Wrestle-1 and AAA is already affiliated with Lucha Underground.

– The most recent round of TNA TV tapings (which were filmed before Slammiversary and will begin airing tonight) did not feature any invasion angles, but it will probably start with backstage segments that can be spliced into the shows.

– Despite Global Force announcing that they’ve signed Magnus, he’s not actually signed, but will be working GFW live events.

Comment below and tell us what you think about the idea of Global Force Wrestling taking over TNA.

– The special “Bell 2 Bell” edition of TNA Impact Wrestling on Destination America airs tonight headlined by EC3 vs. Jeff Jarrett for the TNA Title. Impact airs at 9pm EST. on Destination America, and the replay runs at 12am EST.

– WWE’s NXT television show tonight on the WWE Network features Kevin Owens and Rhyno vs. Finn Balor and Samoa Joe. The show begins at 8pm EST.

– Ring of Honor TV on Destination America has A.J. Styles vs. Adam Cole in what is said to be an extremely good main event. The show airs on Destination America immediately before Impact Wrestling.

– Lucha Underground is on El Rey Network tonight at 8pm EST. The main event is Prince Puma (with Konnan) vs. Chavo Guerrero (with The Crew) in a no disqualification match for the Lucha Underground title. The stipulation for the match is that if Konnan interferes, then Chavo automatically becomes the new champion.

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Global Force Wrestling co-founder Jeff Jarrett announced on Tuesday morning that he’ll be sitting down with Mike Tenay to discuss the future of Global Force Wrestling working with TNA Wrestling.

With Jarrett’s return to TNA last week, talent leaving TNA in droves and speculation of an invasion/takeover angle in the works, it will be interesting to see what will be revealed.

Tomorrow I sit down with @RealMikeTenay and discuss the future of @GFWWrestling working with @IMPACTWRESTLING on @DestAmerica !

— Jeff Jarrett (@RealJeffJarrett) June 30, 2015

https://twitter.com/realmiketenay/status/615908456269086720

– Former TNA wrestlers James Storm and Gunner are now accepting independent wrestling bookings through Bill Behrens at ShowBis@Aol.com. Gunner flies out of Greensboro, North Carolina, while Storm travels out of Nashville, Tennessee.

– TNA President Dixie Carter posted the following on Twitter last night, thanking fans for TNA’s ratings increasing.

THANKS @IMPACTWRESTLING fans! 4th wk in a row since the move to Wed we had big + 3 ratings gains across the board. We appreciate ur support!

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 30, 2015

– Below is a video preview for this Wednesday’s TNA “Bell 2 Bell” special.

https://youtu.be/bN66RYNrJzk

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Following his victory in the main event at Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view, a win that saw him become the first ever TNA “King Of The Mountain” Champion, Jeff Jarrett is expected to bring the new TNA belt to his Global Force Wrestling upstart promotion and defend it against talent on that roster.

Speaking of Sunday’s Slammiversary event, there has been a lot of speculation that the show could very well have been the last pay-per-view event in TNA history.

According to Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com, several TNA personalities — such as Jeremy Borash and others — seemed to be saying their “goodbyes” to the company during the show.

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WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his official blog. Below are some of the highlights.

On TNA Slammiversary: “Hope TNA did well on their PPV that I did not watch due to family obligations. I know that they needed a hit and hopefully folks bought the show. Their taping schedule, while it may be good for their financial model, is a system built to never garner success. Taping so much content at one time, much of it out of sequence, etc is not the way to do business. However, if that’s the only way that TNA can afford to tape their TV show then it is what it is. I want this brand, as I do all promotions, to succeed and will continue to watch their weekly shows and pull for them but any company who thinks that they an build their brand back to being close to profitability on a network the caliber of Destination America has to be kidding themselves. It cannot be done. Most people that communicate with me can’t even see the network on their cable systems. I get it but I pay for it in a premium package so that I can watch TNA and Lucha Underground. I watch ROH generally on our local stations in OKC.”

On GFW and TNA working together: “By all reports the talents worked hard which is no surprise to me as I’ve always liked their roster. I have to be honest with you though that I couldn’t explain what a King of the Mountain match is to save my BBQ Sauce. Jeff Jarrett winning the main event surprised me and indicates that there is more coming as it relates to a working relationship between GFW and TNA. In all honestly, they need each other for various and obvious reasons. BTW, I’m happy that Mike Tenay returned to broadcast booth. Sunday night.”

On Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar: “Smart of WWE to allow Seth Rollins to get some steam versus Brock Lesnar last week and the smart money is on Rollins needing/getting more ‘heat’ between tonight and Battleground on July 19. Lesnar won’t get another beat down but Rollins can’t be beat down by Lesnar between now and the St Louis event either. I still think that Wrestlemania Texas is the right spot for Lesnar to win back the WWE World Title if the story is properly told.”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

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TNA Knockout Mickie James recently appeared as a guest on The Roman Show and spoke about her goals. Below are some highlights from the interview.

On Working With Paige is She Makes a WWE Return: “Paige. I am going to take her out now. If you don’t see her it’s not my fault. The girls have been killing it in NXT. Kudos to the girls of NXT for killing it. It’s a tough one. They are all so good. I would like to take on Charlotte. That would be fun because I’ve been friends with Ric Flair. He does nothing, but brag about her. He is proud of her as he should be.”

On Reaching Her Goals: “I don’t know. That would be amazing,” she said about returning to the WWE. “I got into wrestling to be a WWE superstar that was my goal. I watched WWE as a child. I was a fan. That’s where I wanted to be. I was fortunate and blessed to achieve that goal. I am grateful. But if I had the opportunity to come back of course I would be back to kick their butts. Easy competition. Just kidding.”

Check out the complete interview at RodolfoRoman.com.

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TNA star Tyrus (aka Brodus Clay) appeared on CBS Radio’s Chad Dukes Wrestling Show this past week to discuss working with Jason Albert, Dusty Rhodes, his issues with John Cena and more. Below are some highlights from the interview.

On Jason Albert: “I think my game expanded tagging with him. So deep, man he knows so much he doesn’t let anything bother him, where I’m more emotional. Everything bothers me. Like somebody says something sideways I’m like, ‘I’m gonna kill that-‘ and he’ll be like, ‘Hey man, hey, relax it’s okay forget it.’ Perfect example, when we had to do that lingerie spot, I was more upset that he had to do that and he was like, ‘Hey, we’re going to make this work.’ And we ended up being a tag team. I wanted us to turn heel together.”

“Performance-wise not seeing him is a disservice to the fans but as a trainer, I think you’re going to start seeing this next generation of guys coming up under his tutelege, you’re going to see a lot of guys that really got their stuff together. His influence, I mean he was he was in the Attitude Era and he was in after that, he was in New Japan, as far as like moves, psychology, and stuff I can’t think of anyone better to be honest with you.”

On Dusty Rhodes: “I mean, I couldn’t have done [The Funkasaurus] without Dusty Rhodes. He was so instrumental in the whole character thing.”

“I spent the whole day with Dusty and he played ‘Moves Like Jagger’ and me and him danced to it in the arena all day. I actually have the footage but I was told I was never allowed to show it but I watched it the other day because I missed him.”

“This is the same guy when I first got there and I was about four hundred sixty pounds they told me I had to wear trunks. I was like, ‘Oh my god, they hate me.’ So what does Dusty do? He comes to work with his shirt off. He walks around the arena with his shirt off. ‘If I can do it baby, you can do it.’ “

On John Cena’s mention of him on Raw recently: “Cena ran his mouth a couple weeks ago that I was lumped in with the XFL, son of a bitch, and I was like he XFL was cool. And listen, the only difference between him and P.N. News is that he got a push, because he wasn’t the first rapping gimmick. He wasn’t the first guy with a chain, he just won some titles. If he didn’t he’s just white P.N. News.”

“It’s good. He wants to do an open challenge, keep running your mouth you know, you’ll see the US Title in TNA. I’ll keep it for as long as I want to. But yeah I mean it’s one of those things where you know what my name’s being dropped in three wrestling promotions in one week, why not.”

Check out the complete interview at ChadDukesWrestlingShow.com.

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Global Force Wrestling announced on Monday that former TNA World Champion Magnus (Nick Aldis) has signed with the promotion.

Below is the official press release with all of the details:

Former TNA World Heavyweight Champion and UK superstar, Nick Aldis, formerly known as Magnus at TNA Wrestling, has signed on with Global Force Wrestling and will be part of their next GFW Grand Slam Tour live events on July 9 in Wisconsin, July 10 in Pennsylvania, and July 11 in Ohio. He will also be headlining the first ever world television taping on July 24th, in Las Vegas.

“I’m ready to explore opportunities as a free agent that haven’t been open to me before. Jeff Jarrett has been instrumental in my career development and I have always respected him as a performer and promoter. As soon as I heard about GFW I knew that one way or another I would play a part. I’m very excited about that.,” said Aldis.

GFW Founder and CEO could not be happier that Magnus has decided to join the force. “Nick is one of the brightest stars in professional wrestling today and I could not be more excited to have him front and center promoting GFW. His star power in the UK will help give Global Force Wrestling the brand exposure we are looking for.”

Aldis also appeared on the United Kingdom revival of Gladiators, where he was known by the name Oblivion.

“Aldis star power transcends pro wrestling and he is someone that we have had our eye on for months,” said Karen Jarrett Co Founder of Global Force Wrestling.

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– With all of the uncertainty regarding TNA’s future, the company is moving forward under the assumption that they will be remaining on Destination America beyond September.

According to a report at PWInsider.com, Destination America executives were at last week’s tapings in Orlando and will be meeting in New York City this week to discuss the future of TNA on the network.

– As noted over the weekend, Austin Aries’ TNA deal has expired. Aries will be appearing on the next several weeks of Impact shows, which were taped over the past several days.

Los Angeles-based talent management firm The Regime issued a press release on Monday announcing they are now representing the former TNA Champion.

“With the recent expiration of his TNA Entertainment contract, we consider Austin Aries to be among the hottest free agents in professional wrestling. We are very excited for the many opportunities that lie ahead for a man that is universally considered to be one of professional wrestling’s greatest entertainers. For all inquires regarding Austin Aries, including booking, publicity and more, please contact Josh Eldridge at Josh@regimeinc.com.”

– TNA World Champion Kurt Angle was backstage at the TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view in Orlando, Florida on Sunday night. Angle stayed backstage and watched the show with his children.

– There is said to be a feeling within TNA right now that the buzz surrounding the company is better in the past week than it has been in the past year. Apparently TNA is pleased with that fact, regardless of what happens with Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Wrestling.

– Speaking of Jarrett’s return and the rumored working relationship between TNA and GFW, the general impression backstage at Slammiversary last night was that Jarrett wouldn’t have been there and wouldn’t have won if everything was right with TNA right now.

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(Credit: PWInsider.com)

TNA President Dixie Carter revealed on Sunday night that she will be returning to TV soon.

@KnowWhoIAm89 Coming back darlin

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 29, 2015

@LaurenConnorxo i'm coming back.

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 29, 2015

She also responded to several fans who were very critical of the TNA product and her job running the promotion.

@soccer_beast_8 If you want to be a wrestler, why would you talk to me like that? Why so negative? Don't believe what you read.

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 29, 2015

@stevedeleeuw Quit hating.

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 29, 2015

@Teridax__ thx for stealing our show.

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 29, 2015

To the entire TNA roster & everyone on the shows these last 5 days. You all rock. So proud of these amazing & talented men and women. #Proud

— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 29, 2015

TNA star Eric Young had a strong message for fans who did not enjoy Slammiversary on Sunday night:

Real world!!! If you watched #Slammiversary2015 and didn’t like it GO F*CK YOURSELF #ProWrestling #proud #5thday #agame #teameffort

Young later deleted the tweet and responded directly to fans taking issue with position.

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Following Sunday night’s TNA Slammiversary, below is the updated lineup for this coming Wednesday night’s special “Bell 2 Bell” edition of TNA Impact Wrestling on Destination America.

TNA World Heavyweight Title
– Ethan Carter III vs. Kurt Angle

TNA Knockouts Title
– Awesome Kong vs. Brooke Tessmacher vs. Taryn Terrell

TNA Tag Team Titles
30-Minute Iron Man Match
– Austin Aries and Bobby Roode vs. The Wolves

Losers Must Disband
– The Beat Down Clan vs. The Rising

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– At the TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view on Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Global Force Wrestling owner Jeff Jarrett won the main event to become the new TNA King Of The Mountain Champion. After the match, the announcers speculated on whether Jarrett will return to TNA now that he has the new title, or if he’ll take it to GFW with him.

– Also at the Slammiversary show last night, Austin Aries defeated Eddie Edwards in a singles match where the winner gets to pick the stipulation for The Dirty Heels vs. The Wolves tag-team title match at the TNA “Bell 2 Bell” special on Wednesday. Aries ended up winning the match and announced that the match will be a 30-minute Iron Man match for the TNA Tag-Team Titles.

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