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  • Details On Additional TNA PPVs, Latest TNA Podcast With AJ Styles & Magnus

    -The TNA One Night Only “Tournament Of Champions” pay-per-view will begin airing on inDemand on Friday, November 1st.

    -Speaking of additional TNA pay-per-views, the company’s “Unfinished Business” pay-per-view will be built around last August’s “Hardcore Justice” special edition of Impact Wrestling episodes.

    -TNA recently posted the latest Impact Podcast online, which features appearances by AJ Styles, Magnus and a Bound For Glory preview. Fans interested can check that out below:

    http://youtu.be/YFm8yGsgkMg

    Huge Update On The Undertaker’s Opponent At WrestleMania XXX

  • AJ Styles Talks About Unhappiness In The TNA Locker Room & Kurt Angle In The TNA Hall of Fame

    TNA star AJ Styles spoke with Mike Riker and Dave Lagreca on SiriusXM’s Busted Open to hype Sunday’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

    Being back in TNA’s main event scene:

    “It feels awesome. I’ll tell you what feels better than being better in the main event; it’s having the crowd behind you. They know what they want out of A.J. Styles now. They know what to expect, when before they did not know what to expect, they didn’t know who I was or what to expect and to tell you the truth, I didn’t. But I think these fans know who I am now and what I’m after and who I have to beat to get it and that’s a great thing when you step into an arena and people are going crazy for you. It gives you that extra boost of energy that you can’t explain until you step into the ring or you step onto the field where all these people are cheering for you. It’s an amazing feeling.”

    Unhappiness in the TNA locker room:

    “Not everyone is going to be happy. Not everyone is going to be happy with the storyline that they are in, that’s just professional wrestling. Everyone wants to be at the top. Everybody thinks that they deserve more and you can’t blame them. You’re in a business where it’s going to take its toll on them as they get older and they want to make as much money as they can and think they have the ability to but when you’re not in that spotlight and believe me I know, it bothers you. I don’t want to say that we all are like: ‘This sucks,’ because we’re not. There are a lot of us just having fun but there is always going to be disgruntled guys in the back. It happens, it’s a cycle. You have to go through your turn of: ‘Oh crap, ok. Here we go.’ It’s one of those kinds of things. The locker room to me is not bad but it’s never going to be perfect. I don’t care where you’re wrestling at.”

    Kurt Angle being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame:

    “He’s a machine. I know you guys must have heard that a million times but it’s true. He is one of the best professional wrestlers in wrestling. He’s got it all. He can get on the microphone and entertain you there or he can get you in the wrestling ring and do the same. I definitely think Kurt Angle deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. That’s the things that bother me the most is that our Hall of Fame is that our guys are still wrestling. Ultimately wait until they are retired because they still have more work to do. Image all the good things you can say about them and then they have the match of there life after we induct them to the hall of fame. You got to bring that up. But those guys, Sting and Kurt deserve to be in the Hall of Fame and I have no bad feelings towards them because they are great guys.”

    You can hear Busted Open on Sports Zone; Sirius 92, XM 208 and on the app.

  • AJ Styles’ Book Release Date Put On Hold, According To Publisher

    AJ Styles’ upcoming biography has been put on hold, according to David Dee of VIP Ink Publishing. He sent along the following statement today:

    “After months of board meetings between VIP Ink Publishing, L.L.C. and A. J. Styles both sides have come to the agreement to slow down on the release date of the book due to waiting on copyright approvals, a few more interviews, as well as the timing of the match for the Heavy Weight Championship with Bully Ray. We feel that the fans deserve nothing but the very best and that is what we intend to give them.

    While we know this is a disappointment, we want the fans to know, we are just as disappointed as you are. As both sides continue to work diligently together, please keep a watchful eye to the website www.vipinkpublishing.com and A. J. Styles’ facebook page facebook.com/ajstylesorg for more updates. As soon as we have a release date and cover layout, we will release another press release.”

  • Hulk Hogan No Longer Under Contract With TNA, AJ Styles Update

    – AJ Styles’ current TNA deal runs through December after recently signing a short-term contract extension. The two sides will discuss extending the agreement after Bound for Glory.

    – Hulk Hogan is now officially a free agent after his TNA contract expired yesterday. The two sides are currently in negotiations about Hogan’s future and of course, it will come down to the almighty dollar. With TNA releasing a slew of talent this year, losing truckloads of money by taking Impact on the road and owing many of their employees backpay – one of the biggest stories of the year will be whether TNA can cough up enough dough to keep Hogan on board.

    Thursday’s Impact will feature Hulk Hogan’s response to Dixie Carter and whether he’s on “Team Dixie” or not.

    * JIM ROSS Reveals If He’d Work For TNA If They Gave Him Total Control Of The Company

    (Source: PWInsider.com)

  • Spoiler: Possible Stipulation Being Added To TNA Bound For Glory Main Event

    According to a fan who attended the TNA Impact Wrestling television tapings in Little Rock, Arkansas on Thursday night, a stipulation for the main event of the promotion’s upcoming “Bound For Glory” pay-per-view may have been hinted at during a verbal exchange between the two wrestlers involved in the scheduled match.

    Apparently, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray hinted at the possibility of AJ Styles either winning the TNA title at the pay-per-view, or leaving the company if he loses. While Ray did not officially announce that as the stipulation for the match, it would make a lot of sense given the contract situation involving Styles and TNA, and the fact that the short-term deal he signed with the promotion is set to expire immediately after the Bound For Glory show.

    Fans interested in checking out the full spoilers from Thursday’s Impact Wrestling television tapings for the October 3rd edition of the show, can check those out on the main page.

    HUGE TNA Bound For Glory PPV *SPOILERS* Revealed — CLICK HERE!

  • Backstage Update On AJ Styles’ Future, WWE Has Little Interest In Him

    As we have reported in the past, AJ Styles’ current, short-term deal with TNA is set to expire in December. According to the latest reports, it appears highly unlikely that “The Phenomenal One” will end up in WWE after his short-term TNA deal expires. According to one source, there appears to be very little interest from the WWE side in signing the 36-year-old former TNA World Champion.

    One person in-the-know in WWE went as far as saying there is “far less interest in AJ from the WWE side than a normal, rational person would think.”

    As many saw on last week’s Impact Wrestling, Styles has entered into a new storyline with the now storyline heel president of TNA, Dixie Carter, where he claims to be currently working without a contract. As noted, that is untrue, as Styles re-signed the aforementioned short-term deal with TNA which gets them through December. Where Styles will end up by the time that deal expires remains to be seen.

    HUGE Update On The Future Of TNA — NOT Looking Good! [DETAILS HERE >>]

    [Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

  • Confirmed Matches & Big Segments For Next Week’s Live Impact Wrestling

    TNA has released the following preview for next week’s live edition of Impact Wrestling from Little Rock, Arkansas:

    IMPACT Preview: Hulk Hogan to address Dixie/AJ, Manik vs. Chris Sabin, Aces & Eights dissention

    Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast, LIVE on SpikeTV at 9/8c from Little Rock, Arkansas! If you can’t catch all the action on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR!

    Thursday’s IMPACT takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas at the Verizon Arena – tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000 or 501-975-9000

    – What will be the fallout from the heated confrontation between TNA President Dixie Carter and “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles? The wrestling world is buzzing over what happened – and no one knows exactly what the aftermath will be! Are AJ’s days numbered in TNA after what he said to the President of the company? How will IMPACT General Manager Hulk Hogan react? We’ll hear from The Hulkster on Thursday! Don’t miss it!

    – With ‘Bound For Glory” less than a month away, World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray is preparing for his biggest match of the year against AJ Styles! However, will friction within the ranks of the Aces and Eights work against Bully Ray? Can the gang’s leader rule with an iron fist and re-establish order – or are we witnessing the implosion of the group, along with Bully Ray’s dominance in TNA?

    – Also on IMPACT, the X Division Championship will be on the line as Manik defends against Chris Sabin! Sabin shocked the wrestling world this past week when he attacked Manik, leading to the match between the two X Division superstars. Will Sabin regret his attitude change, or is he set to once again reclaim the gold and dominate the X Division?

    – It will six-person action on Thursday as Eric Young, new Knockouts champion ODB and Joseph Park team up to take on The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz). BUT – the Bro Mans need a Knockout to join them in the match with ODB involved! Who will Robbie and Jessie recruit to team up with them on Thursday night? Tune in and find out!

    All this and much more on Thursday’s LIVE IMPACT on SpikeTV at 9/8c from Little Rock, Arkansas!

    Backstage Details On The Future Of TNA — Not Looking Good [READ MORE >>]

  • VIDEO: Full Dixie Carter/AJ Styles Promo From This Week’s Impact Wrestling

    TNA has posted the promo between Dixie Carter and AJ Styles that concluded Thursday’s edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV.

    According to reports, the promo is the start of TNA president Dixie Carter’s heel turn and the beginning of a new creative direction/storyline arc for the company.

    Check out the Dixie Carter and AJ Styles promo from this week’s Impact Wrestling below:

    Backstage Details On The Future Of TNA — Not Looking Good [READ MORE >>]

  • Hulk Hogan Comments On Main Angle For Next Week’s Impact Wrestling

    TNA Impact Wrestling wrestler and executive Hulk Hogan recently tweeted the following on his official Twitter account regarding one of the main storylines for next week’s Impact Wrestling on Spike TV, which was taped this past Thursday night:

    “Can’t wait for Dixie Carter to go face to face with AJ Styles,the next T A IMPACT will be a game changer brother. Spike9pmestThurs HH”

    For those interested, spoilers for next week’s Impact Wrestling show are available on the newsboard right now.

    TNA BOUND FOR GLORY SPOILERS

  • Rhino Speaks On Why TNA Let Him Go, AJ Styles/TNA Situation & More

    SESCOOPS.COM reader Big Daddy Donnie sent along the following:

    Rhino joined episode 323 of Tha O Show for 25 minutes this week and discussed a whole bunch of things, in this very candid interview filled with belly laughs and a couple of “Did he just say that?” moments!

    -Rhino shares his own personal road stories, including one about this week’s co-host, Bill Skullion and how Bill once uttered “the toughest thing I ever heard come out of another man’s mouth”
    -Rhino touches on his upcoming opponent Sylvan Grenier at a CWI show tomorrow night.
    -Talk on ROH run and if he’s disappointed at all with how creative has used him and if he felt he should have been in the World Title Tournament.
    -Rhino offers his two cents on the AJ Styles situation, and explains why TNA may have to let him go.

    All that PLUS:

    A preview of Night Of Champions, from a booker’s viewpoint
    Why Edge’s return to Raw might be a bad thing
    Why the RVD / Ricardo marriage is even worse than you thought
    Is Total Divas merely a trial balloon for the next phase of WWE programming?

    and so much more!

    Go to:

    www.ThaOShow.com |
    www.PodAlmighty.com
    iTunes or Stitcher Radio

    AJ Styles To Jump-Ship To WWE In Early-2014! [FULL DETAILS >>]

  • Update On TNA’s Financial Troubles & AJ Styles’ Short-Term Contract Extension

    – As recently reported, TNA and AJ Styles came to an agreement for a short-term contract extension that will keep him with the company through late 2013. AJ’s 5-year contract with TNA, which was due to expire this month, included a clause that stated he would get a raise each year. When it was time to negotiate a new longterm deal, TNA was not willing to offer Styles an annual raise moving forward.

    The financial terms of Styles’ short-term extension are unknown, but Styles could very well become a free agent in early 2014 .

     

    – There continues to be a lot of concern backstage in TNA – with the company being compared to the original ECW in its dying days. Many employees, especially on the production side, are still waiting to be paid for past work. Dixie Carter skipping the most recent Impact Wrestling tapings to attend a college football game also raised a lot of questions with talent.

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • More Details On TNA’s New Short-Term Deal With AJ Styles, Video Of His Impact Promo

    As reported previously, AJ Styles and TNA have to come to terms on a new short-term agreement. According to one report, the deal will take Styles and TNA a little past Bound For Glory.

    Whether or not he re-signs a longer deal to stay in the company will likely come down to how close each side can came to the financial part of the deal.

    TNA has posted the AJ Styles promo from this week’s Impact Wrestling on their official YouTube channel. You can check that out below:

    REPORT: AJ Styles Enters Contract Negotiations With WWE [READ >>]

    [Credit: PWInsider.com]

  • Big Update On AJ Styles’ Status With TNA

    One of the main topics of conversation behind the scenes in TNA over the past few weeks has been AJ Styles’ contract expiring – and whether the “TNA Original” will be able to come to terms with the organization.

    The latest on this story is that Styles and TNA have agreed to a short-term contract extension.

    Styles’ contract was set to expire within a matter of weeks – and he was reportedly offered a deal that was for significantly less money than he’s made in the past.

    It’s unknown how long Styles is now locked in for, but TNA will continue negotiating with him in hopes of keeping him on board for the long term.

    In case you missed it, here is AJ Styles’ promo from Thursday’s Impact Wrestling:

    (Source: PWInsider.com)

  • Tonight’s Live Impact Wrestling: Hulk Hogan’s Return, Confirmed Matches, BFG Series

    TNA Impact Wrestling emanates from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio for a live broadcast tonight on Spike TV. The company will also tape next week’s edition of Impact Wrestling tonight in Cleveland.

    On tap for the live Impact Wrestling broadcast tonight is the return of Hulk Hogan, as well as a follow-up to the storyline of Bully Ray dropping Brooke Hogan in favor of Brooke Tessmacher, the fallout to Devon leaving TNA following the Aces & 8’s loss to Main Event Mafia and AJ Styles explaining why he dropped his loner gimmick.

    TNA will also wrap up their Bound For Glory Series “regular season” tonight, with the following matches:

    -AJ Styles vs. Bobby Roode
    -Austin Aries vs. Christopher Daniels
    -Kazarian vs. Hernandez

    REPORT: Sting & AJ Styles Leaving TNA For WWE In 2014 [READ MORE >>]

  • Credible Talks DiBiase’s WWE Departure, Styles/TNA; Big Vito’s Wrestling Academy

    SESCOOPS.COM reader Phil Johnson sent along the following:

    Former ECW Champion Justin Credible has posted a new blog at PWMania.com. This week Credible talks on Ted Dibiase’s WWE departure, Monday’s Raw, AJ Styles’ TNA contract, Ring of Honor, among other topics. Matt Striker and Rick Cataldo are this week’s special guest on Justin Credible’s Pro Wrestling 101 video series. Here is an extract from “The Justin Credible Report:”

    “I was really surprised that Ted DiBiase Jr. will not be resigning with the WWE. It’s not like he has a lot of options in the wrestling business. There has to be more to this than meets the eye. I mean he has everything that the WWE looks for. He’s talented, young, good physique, and he’s a third generation wrestler. I know he hasn’t been on TV in a while, but he had tremendous upside, and even starred in a WWE movie. It speaks volumes to me about how things are from a performer’s perspective on the main roster. I’m sure he will be back in the WWE at some point in his young career.”

    SESCOOPS.COM reader Shannon Rose sent along the following:

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    Grand Opening of Big Vito’s Wrestling Academy

    (Clearwater, FL) August 27- The big day has finally come. I am officially opening my Wrestling Academy- Big Vito’s Wrestling Academy. I am very honored and privileged to be doing this. I have learned from the best and been taught by the greats in our sport. The one thing I was taught from day one is pass it on. I understand it. I have helped many very quietly for a long time. Now, I get to help make the next generation of stars. Teach wrestling the one way, the right way. I may be a perfectionist, no nonsense, hard nosed, tough on you guy, but its for your own good.

    Plenty of guys always ask me to watch their match, I never told them what they did good, I told them what they need to work on. Some can take it, others complain about it. The ones who took my advice got better, and the others, they are in the same place doing the same thing with the same people.

    I have the credentials to teach you how to become a pro. At my academy, I want you to live and see what I have seen, do as I have done. Go from the bottom to the top, feel the excitement of the crowd, become a champion, be the best, have the respect from your peers, know when you walk in the room, you get people’s attention just from your presence. Become the one who people measure up to and say, “I want to be better than him”. My training methods are proven as I have taught people all around the world.

    This will become the place to be, a unique place. There are some fine schools out there. This is an academy. You will learn 2 things: Discipline and Wrestling. You will become regimented: Eating habits, training habits, wrestling, mixed martial arts, the business side of things. You will leave there the complete package. You will not leave there without the skill and mindset needed to become a Pro. You will be able to take care of yourself anywhere in the world today. No matter what style there is, you will be able to compete. If you come there with a dream, I will make sure I do all I can to help you live it. Does not matter what you look like in the beginning, in the end, you will look like a pro wrestler.

    I tell everyone the same thing: Not Everyone Makes It. It is true. Who is someone else to tell you that you can’t? That is not allowed in my academy, everything is “I Can”. Never let anyone stop you from your dream. It is your life. If you let people dictate to you what you can and can’t do, then you might as well be a puppet. Every challenge in life is something. I have taken all the chances, I am not afraid. I made something of myself. You can do the same at my academy. I am currently doing movies, commercials and still wrestling. The school becomes a part of my everyday life. I am the only trainer at the school. I will train you. No one else. Hands on. If you have heart like Big Vito, you can do anything. I have done everything.

    Training sessions can be viewed by parents. I want to make this something good in the community as well. I would like to work with kids also in the afternoons. There will be an afternoon program for them. Or, if you think your son or daughter needs some tough love, bring them in. They will be taught respect, school work is important, clean your room, and be polite to your parents. Another thing you will learn from here is you will be able to stand on your own 2 feet in life, you will be able to handle not just wrestling but life in it self. You can’t put a price tag on that.

    There will be giveaways and trivia on August 31, 2013 at 1pm at Spa 24 in Clearwater, Florida. I have many sponsors who have donated different items to make this a fun filled day.

    Hope to see you soon!

    For more information, visit: www.bigvito.com

    Email Big Vito at: bigvito@bigvito.com

    REPORT: Ted DiBiase Jr. To Sign With TNA Impact Wrestling

  • Update On AJ Styles/TNA Negotiations, Impact Wrestling Live Events This Week

    As previously reported, the contract of TNA Impact Wrestling star AJ Styles is set to expire in September. According to reports, both Styles and TNA are set for their next round of negotiations this week. As noted, it’s going to come down to the financial portion of the new agreement to determine where Styles ends up.

    Following a live Impact Wrestling show on Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio, the TNA crew will run a pair of house shows this week. On Friday, August 30th, they will be in Hagerstown, Maryland featuring Bully Ray vs. Chris Sabin, James Storm & Gunner vs. Daniels & Kazarian, Mickie James vs. ODB, AJ Styles vs. Mr. Anderson and Bobby Roode vs. Joseph Park.

    On Saturday, August 31st, they will be in Woodstock, Virginia with Bully Ray vs. AJ Styles, Bobby Roode vs. Chris Sabin, James Storm & Gunner vs. Daniels & Kazarian, Mickie James vs. ODB, Mr. Anderson vs. Joseph Park and Austin Aries vs. Magnus.

    UPDATE: WWE Enters Contract Negotiations With AJ Styles [READ MORE >>]

    [Credit: PWInsider.com]

  • Hulk Hogan Arm-Wrestling Stunt, AJ Styles’ Book, Next TNA “One Night Only” PPV

    -TNA Impact Wrestling star Hulk Hogan will be performing a public arm-wrestling match with Mayor Rob Ford as part of a promotional stunt to hype his upcoming “Hulk Hogan Uncensored” stage show in Toronto.

    -TNA Impact Wrestling star AJ Styles’ autobiography is scheduled to be released in October.

    -The “One Night Only” pay-per-view for TNA Impact Wrestling in September will be “Knockouts Knockdown,” and will feature the following lineup:

    –Gail Kim vs. Alissa Flash
    –Lei’D Tapa vs. Ivelisse Velez
    –Tara vs. Mia Yim
    –Miss Tessmacher vs. Santana Garrett
    –ODB vs. Trinity
    –Jackie Moore vs. Taryn Terrell
    –Hannah Blossom vs. Sojournor Bolt vs. Taeler Hendrix
    –Velvet Sky vs. Jillian Hall
    –Mickie James vs. Serena Deeb
    –Gauntlet Match featuring the winners

    Additionally, TNA Impact Wrestling will present “Unfinished Business” on pay-per-view, which will be based off of the events of the last “Slammiversary.”

    REPORT: WWE Enters Contract Negotiations With AJ Styles [READ MORE >>]

  • Detailed Update On The Possibility Of AJ Styles Leaving TNA In The Near Future

    As noted earlier today, there is a rumor circulating that AJ Styles could potentially be leaving TNA Impact Wrestling in the near future. The rumor stems from the fact that Styles’ contract with the company is set to expire next month.

    Normally, especially in WWE, high-profile talents are re-signed to new deals before the expiration of their existing contracts. There have been cases in the past where TNA has allowed a top stars’ contract to expire before attempting to lock them up in a new deal. Examples of that situation include Bobby Roode, Devon, and most notably, Samoa Joe.

    What is interesting in this case is the fact that AJ Styles, more than pretty much anyone in the company, is viewed as a “TNA guy.” Having worked for the company since its’ inception in 2002, Styles has remained loyal to the company, despite past offers from WWE and other high-dollar offers around the globe.

    It’s also interesting to note that TNA has allegedly put forth very little effort into locking Styles up into a new deal. In doing so, the company is putting itself in a position that would potentially allow WWE to enter the picture and scoop up Styles before TNA finalizes a new agreement.

    As we reported earlier today, a post appeared on the official Facebook page of Styles, which poses the question, “Where do fans want AJ Styles to be? TNA? WWE? ROH? Japan? Lots of options. Tough decisions.”

    We will post an update on this situation as soon as more information becomes available.

    REPORT: WWE Entering Contract Negotiations With AJ Styles [READ MORE >>]

    [Credit: PWInsider.com]

  • AJ Styles Leaving TNA?, New WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand Content For This Week

    -The official Facebook page of TNA Impact Wrestling star A.J. Styles recently poosted the question, “Where do fans want AJ Styles to be? TNA? WWE? ROH? Japan? Lots of options. Tough decisions.”

    We will have an update later today on the AJ Styles rumors circulating lately. For now, check out the aforementioned question/poll from Styles’ official Facebook page at Facebook.com.

    -The following new content will be available this week on WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand:

    The Big Events:
    –WWE Elimination Chamber 2013

    Legends:
    –ECW Unreleased Vol. 1, Parts 5 & 6
    –WWE at the Philadelphia Spectrum (4/30/83)

    TV Classics:
    –WWWF Championship Wrestling (12/31/77)
    –Extreme Championship Wrestling (10/9/98)
    –WWF Prime Time Wrestling (11/27/89)

    BACKSTAGE NEWS: Full Details On Where AJ Styles Is Headed Soon [READ >>]

  • “Gut Check” Contestant Behind “#August1Warning” Video?, BFG Series Update, Knockouts Photo Book

    – The official YouTube account of TNA Wrestling posted a video on Friday featuring a mysterious individual delivering a warning (officially titled “#August1Warning”) for next Thursday’s Impact Wrestling in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he cryptically revealed that he has a problem which needs to be solved. The individual in question could be “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce, who competed in a “Gut Check” match in April—he won the bout but was not signed to a contract. A few hours after the video was posted, the acclaimed independent wrestler hinted through Twitter at something occurring on August 1.

    “By the way, how many days til #August1?” he wrote.

    – At Friday’s TNA live event in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Anderson picked up 7 points in the Bound For Glory Series by defeating AJ Styles in a singles match. This brings the two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion’s point total to 21 and ties him with Christopher Daniels for fourth place.

    – ShopTNA.com has released a Knockouts “Picture Book.”

    Watch rare video of AJ Styles wrestling in WWE ->

    (source: PWInsider.com)

  • AJ Styles Involved In Altercation With A Fan, Future Of Aries & Roode’s Team

    – Based on what we saw on last week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, it appears TNA is dissolving the tag team of Austin Aries and Bobby Roode. The former tag team champions suffered back-to-back losses at Slammiversary and this past week’s Impact and have been wrestling singles matches at TNA live events. Both men will be competing independently in the TNA Bound For Glory series, which culminates at October’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view.

    – TNA star AJ Styles was involved in an altercation with a fan at this past weekend’s TNA live event from Aiken, South Carolina, according to a report at PWTorch.com.

    While approaching the ring, Styles was heckled by a fan. AJ grabbed a steel chair and got in the fan’s face, telling him to come over the guard rail and fight him. After the exchange, Styles briefly went back into the ring, only to exit and continue jarring with the fan. Styles continued encouraging the fan to head to the back with him where they could fight, but the fan ultimately backed down.

    Styles would then go on to defeat Bobby Roode using his new Calf Killer submission hold.

    * Rumored Bound For Glory Main Event & The Latest On If HULK HOGAN Will Wrestle Again

  • Chris Sabin Gets Stitched Up At Slammiversary, Listen To AJ Styles’ New Theme Song, PPV Reaction

    – Chris Sabin had his head stitched up as a result of an errant hit during the Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship at Slammiversary.

    – Prior to his match against Kurt Angle at Slammiversary, AJ Styles debuted a new theme song—”Evil Ways (Justice Mix)” by Blues Saraceno. Audio of the theme song is available below.

    – TNA Wrestling officials were pleased with the outcome of Slammiversary. Company president Dixie Carter stated following the show via Twitter, “So proud of every single member of TNA. What a great #Slammiversary PPV. Top to bottom. Thanks to the best fans in the world. Best to come.”

    (source: PWInsider.com)

  • Batista Responds To Whether He Has Signed With TNA, Taryn Terrell Addresses Gail Kim Match

    – Hyping this summer’s slate of Impact Wrestling episodes on Spike TV as “the biggest summer ever” in the history of the nine-year program, TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter touted via Twitter on Thursday a “big free agent signing” arriving during this time frame. On the micro-blogging service, former WWE champion Dave Bautista responded to a question asking whether he is the individual in question.

    “Seriously? I am a @WWE guy to the core,” he wrote.

    When asked whether he has anything against the promotion, he wrote, “no of course not.”

    – Tomorrow night at Slammiversary, Taryn Terrell will face Gail Kim in a Last Knockout Standing Match. In this video interview, Terrell says she has a lot to prove when she faces Kim.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF5cMPnDsM4

    – ShopTNA.com has released a new AJ Styles T-Shirt promoting the multi-time champion’s rebellious character. It reads “No One.”

  • Dixie Carter Hypes Tonight’s Impact, Kurt Angle Attends Amateur Wrestling Event, More

    – Tonight on Impact Wrestling, it will be revealed whether TNA Wrestling cornerstone AJ Styles has turned his back on the company and the fans. The Aces and Eights have announced that on the show, they will hold a “Patching In” ceremony to officially welcome Styles intoto the gang.

    TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter posted a message on Twitter hyping the show, and hopes Styles will come to his senses. She wrote, “In Tampa for our 1st TNA Show EVER in that great city. #ImpactLIVE! going to be big tonight. @AJStylesOrg needs to make the right choice.”

    – Last week at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, Kurt Angle attended “The Rumble On The Rails,” an amateur wrestling event where three of the world’s top powers joined forces in solidarity to promote the sport. The event was broadcast on the NBC Sports Network, with the multi-time wrestling champion and Olympic gold medalist being shown in attendance during ESPN coverage. Here is video footage of Angle attending the event.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQpdmQsQf_4

    – This week’s featured match on TNA Xplosion on Challenge UK features Mickie James squaring off against Tara.

  • What Will Kick Off Tonight’s Impact, Preview Christian York vs. Jay Bradley, Knockout Bartending

    – TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced on Twitter that tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling will kick off with Hulk Hogan revealing the opponent AJ Styles will face at Slammiversary.

    “Right at 8pm tonight on @SpikeTV @HulkHogan will name @AJStylesOrg #Slammiversary opponent! Plus Hulk calls out @TherealAbyss!” she wrote.

    – Tonight on Impact Wrestling, former Gut Check participants will battle in a tournament for a spot in the upcoming Bound For Glory Series. In the first match of the tourney, Jay Bradley will face Christian York. The official YouTube account of TNA Wrestling has released the following video previewing the contest.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmwmbSzHbVI

    – ODB revealed on Twitter that she will be a special guest bartender tonight at The Squared Circle restaurant located at 2418 N. Ashland Chicago, Illinois.

    She wrote, “gonna b at the @theSQDcircle tonite 7-9pm as your special guest bartender n @BrianStiffler will b there hopefully w out his stiffy cam #BAM.”

    More information on the restaurant, which is owned by Tara, is available here.