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 >>]

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

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]

-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 >>]

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]

-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 >>]

– 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)

– 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 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)

– 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.”

– 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.

– 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.

– After revealing this week to a Twitter user that she would not be on hand for any iMPACT! Wrestling events for a ‘few months,’ Tara announced Thursday night that she will be competing on next week’s show:

Update on my great news… I will be at @IMPACTWRESTLING next week for some good old fashion wrestling! Yay! I won't be off TV!

— Lisa Marie Varon (@REALLiSAMARiE) April 19, 2013

Tara has been encouraging people to visit her new Squared Circle pizzeria in Chicago. She was there in person last night and watched SmackDown with the fans in attendance.

– TNA cameras catch up with AJ Styles backstage after his victory over James Storm on IMPACT – is AJ Styles with TNA or The Aces and Eights?

Here is TNA’s official preview for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling, taped last Thursday from Corpus Christi, Texas:

– After refusing to answer whether he was with TNA or the Aces and Eights, AJ Styles has forced a decision by IMPACT general manager Hulk Hogan! As a result, Hogan announced that AJ Styles will return to action on Thursday against “Cowboy” James Storm! Will Storm attempt to beat an answer out of AJ? Will Styles finally address his allegiance to Hogan? Don’t miss AJ’s in-ring return!

– Also on Thursday, Olympic gold medalist and multi-time World Champion Kurt Angle will get his shot at revenge against Aces and Eights members Wes Brisco and Garett Bischoff in a Handicap Match!

– The lovely but lethal TNA Knockouts will be in action as Mickie James battles Miss Tessmacher in a #1 Contenders match! Whoever wins will be next in line for a shot at Knockouts champion Velvet Sky.

– Also on Thursday on SpikeTV, still reigning World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray and The Aces and Eights, NEW Tag Team Champions Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez, plus much more as the road to “Slammiversary” continues!

• SPOILERS For Tonight’s Episode of IMPACT WRESTLING On Spike TV

– During an interview with The Sun promoting TNA Wrestling’s upcoming tour of the U.K., AJ Styles vowed that he will never alter his “Total Nonstop Action” wrestling style.

“You know I feel you pick your time and place… and I do that. I pick my spots and use them wisely,” Styles said. “I’ll not tone it down until I stop wrestling.”

Styles also addressed his upcoming autobiography set for release next year.

“I do have a book in progress. It is early days so far,” said Styles. “What I hope to do is tell the story of my early life and bring it right up to my wrestling career. I will include some behind the scenes stuff and while my faith will be included, there will be wrestling stuff there for the fans, too.”

The full interview is available here.

– The newest addition to the TNA Wrestling announce team, Todd Keneley, takes a shot at getting on “The List” this week on the latest edition of “The List” with Robbie E and Robbie T.

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

– Three matches have been announced for next Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast, which is the final show before Final Resolution.

* TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles and James Storm face Bobby Roode, Christopher Daniels and Kazarian in a tag team match.

* Samoa Joe defends the TNA Television Championship against Devon.

* Kurt Angle takes on a member of Aces & Eights, D.O.C. (f/k/a Luke Gallows).

– Wes Brisco is the newest member of the TNA roster. After defeating Garett Bischoff in his “Gut Check” challenge match on Impact Wrestling last Thursday, becoming the first contestant to defeat his opponent, he received a “yes” from two of the three judges to earn a contract—Bruce Prichard and D’Lo Brown both said yes, while Taz said no.

Brisco, who is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco, remarked on the accomplishment immediately afterwards via Twitter, “Greatest day of my life just made on the TNA Roster!!!!!” He was also congratulated by company president Dixie Carter (see photo).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ImTJEMosx2k

It was announced during Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast that San Antonio, Texas will host Lockdown on March 10, 2013 at the Alamodome. The following press release was issued.

Lockdown 2013 is coming to the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 10

TNA WRESTLING ANNOUNCES SAN ANTONIO FOR “LOCKDOWN” LIVE PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT MARCH 10 – PRESENTED BY DIRECT AUTO INSURANCE! TNA IMPACT WRESTLING SUPERSTARS HULK HOGAN, AUSTIN ARIES, BOBBY ROODE, JEFF HARDY, JAMES STORM AND MANY MORE WILL IGNITE THE ALAMODOME!

TNA Wrestling has announced San Antonio, Texas will be home for “Lockdown” presented by Direct Auto Insurance. The annual live Pay-Per-View extravaganza is scheduled for Sunday night, March 10 at the Alamodome. This will be TNA’s first televised event from San Antonio. Tickets for “Lockdown” start at $15 and go on sale Friday, Dec. 7 at all Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.

“Lockdown” is promised to be the most dangerous Pay-Per-View event of the year featuring a 15-foot reinforced steel cage. The TNA World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line and two teams will compete in a “Lethal Lockdown” match for an unforgettable night of action. Fans can watch the “Road to Lockdown” on TNA’s weekly flagship show, IMPACT WRESTLING, airing every Thursday night on Spike TV.

The reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Jeff Hardy, leads the invasion of IMPACT WRESTLING stars including Hulk Hogan, “Cowboy” James Storm, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam, the lovely and lethal Knockouts and more.

“We have been waiting to play San Antonio until we could bring this great city a big televised event,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “I’m so excited our first show there will be Lockdown — TNA’s most intense pay-per-view of the year.”

Tickets for “Lockdown” go on sale Friday, Dec. 7 at 10am, at all Ticketmaster locations, www.Ticketmaster.com, the Alamodome box office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

“TNA Lockdown Fan InterAction” will be taking place on Saturday, March 9. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 7 at ShopTNA.com. “Fan InterAction” is a popular fan friendly event giving fans a chance to meet many of the stars of TNA IMPACT WRESTING.

TNA will also be offering a limited number of travel packages that will include lodging and first or second row tickets to “Lockdown.”

– At the conclusion of last Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast, Austin Aries dropping a bombshell on Hulk Hogan by accusing his daughter Brooke of conducting funny business with Bully Ray. The WWE Hall of Famer addressed the storyline via Twitter today, writing, “TNA IMPACT WRESTLING TONIGHT 8pm/7central only on SPIKE ,gonna get to the bottom of Brooke’s bs with Bully,I’d love to go off on himHH4Life.”

– On the latest edition of TNA Today, Christy Hemme speaks with Earl Hebner about his career in professional wrestling and working with TNA. She also picks his brain to see who he believes are the promotion’s rising stars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6_l_aLZaFQ

– ShopTNA.com has released AJ Styles gloves.

– Thursday on Impact Wrestling, Mickie James became the #1 Contender to the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship currently held by Tara with her victory in the Knockout Battle Royal. The other participants were Gail Kim, Madison Rayne, Miss Tessmacher and ODB, with James last eliminating Kim for the victory.

– On next Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, the past winners of “Gut Check”—Alex Silva, Taeler Hendrix, Sam Shaw and Christian York—return for “Open Fight Night.” TNA Wrestling has released the following video previewing the show.

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

– AJ Styles and James Storm appear at Direct Auto Insurance 4883 North Broadway St. Knoxville, Tennessee, today from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Call 865-688-4800 for more information.

– TNA star AJ Styles has signed a deal with VIP Ink Publishing to write his autobiography. A press release was sent out on Tuesday and includes this summary:

“Styles’ autobiography will cover his life from both in and outside the ring. His autobiography will highlight being brought up in a military family that struggled with poverty and alcoholism.”

“Styles is a devoted Christian and has stated on many occasions that “Its God first and family second.” This autobiography will have his fans gasping for more, as they will be able to appreciate Styles’ life from his severe beginnings to his TNA World Heavyweight Championship.”

– The main event of December’s TNA Final Resolution pay-per-view will be TNA World Champion defending against Bobby Roode. The match was determined at Monday night’s Impact tapings, which will air Thursday night on SpikeTV.

* Full *SPOILERS* For Thursday’s Impact Wrestling

– TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced via Twitter that Kurt Angle and Sting will face two members of Aces & Eights Thursday night on Impact Wrestling. This is the final show before Turning Point, which will see Kurt Angle take on Aces & Eights rep Devon.

– In the following video, Robbie E and Robbie T bring in Miss Tessmacher to take a shot at getting on “The List”.

– This week’s featured match on TNA Xplosion on Challenge pits AJ Styles against Robbie T.

– Joey Ryan turned 33-years-old Wednesday.

– Madison Rayne, who has not appeared on Impact Wrestling since Aug. 30, stated on Twitter that she is still affiliated with TNA Wrestling despite her absence.

“Yes everyone, I am still employed. Happily. No need to keep asking/worrying. It is ALL good. LoL. Thank u for all the concern tho,” she wrote.

The four-time TNA Women’s Knockout Champion has kept busy in the meantime by training for fitness competitions. She placed second in her class at a competition in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday.

– Jeff Hardy, Robbie E and Robbie T appeared on Sunday’s broadcast of WrestletalkTV on Challenge in the United Kingdom. Hardy offered his take on the greatest moment in wrestling history while E and T discussed their respective careers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tf9Oo6GV3A

– AJ Styles and Christy Hemme appear at Direct Auto Insurance 14187 West Colonial Dr. Winter Garden, Florida, this Saturday from noon to 2:00 p.m. Call 407-656-2274 for more information.

Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV 8/7c – The Final Countdown to Turning Point

Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast LIVE at 8/7c on SpikeTV, featuring the final countdown to the “Turning Point” event! If you can’t watch IMPACT on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR to record all the action.

– In a huge match on the LIVE Thursday broadcast – and a preview of the #1 Contender’s Match at “Turning Point” – “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles vs. battle Bobby Roode on IMPACT!

– Just days before their main event Ladder Match at “Turning Point”, what will happen on IMPACT between World Heavyweight Champion “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy and his challenger Austin Aries? Don’t miss it!

– Did Christian York pass the TNA Gut Check? The judges will make their decision on York’s future on Thursday’s broadcast! Will he earn a spot on the TNA Wrestling roster?

– Plus, what will be the fallout after the latest member of The Aces & 8s was revealed? What’s next for the biker gang – and how will “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan react to the latest reveal? Tune in and find out!

All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV LIVE at 8/8c – the final countdown to Turning Point!

(source: ImpactWrestling.com)

– On Sunday, TNA Impact Wrestling once again teamed up with Screenvision, a leading innovator in cinema advertising and alternative content programming, to bring Bound For Glory to fans nationwide in over 100 theaters across the United States. The turnout, however, was disastrous.

According to the Wrestler Observer Newsletter, it is estimated that between 500 and 1,000 people nationwide attended the 100 theater showings altogether. These figures are way below previous TNA shows, and also below UFC shows. UFC ceased airing shows in movie theaters since it wasn’t considered cost effective.

– Mickie James, who recently underwent surgery on an undisclosed injury, posted an update Friday via Twitter: “Check up w/ Doc Yesterday. Hearing I can drive again *as long as I’m not medicated* & start back in the gym *no heavy lifting/abs.”

James also noted yesterday that due to the injury, she will be unable to face Taeler Hendrix at USA Championship Wrestling’s “Tennessee Homecoming 2012? event tomorrow night at the Old Burns Gym in Burns, Tennessee.

– AJ Styles and Miss Tessmacher appear at Direct Auto Insurance 1390 Gray Hwy. Macon, Georgia on Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

– The Wrestling Observer stated this week that there is good chance that Chris Sabin could be leaving TNA Wrestling in the near future, following Alex Shelley, Devon, Matt Morgan, Ric Flair and Velvet Sky. However, no additional details on his contractual status were given.

Reports first surfaced in June that Sabin could be leaving the promotion this year when his contract expired. His girlfriend, Velvet Sky, however, denied the claims. “People, Chris Sabin is NOT, I repeat, NOT leaving TNA! I’M getting lots of those questions. Please stop believing everything u read,” she tweeted then.

The wrestling standout is currently sidelined after undergoing surgery on his ACL in June.

– Christopher Silvio, a 5’8″, 186-pound wrestler from Ohio Valley Wrestling, faced Kid Kash in a dark match following last night’s live Impact Wrestling broadcast.

– TNA World Heavyweight Champion Austin Aries and AJ Styles appear at Direct Auto Insurance 125 John W. Morrow Jr Pkwy. Gainesville, Georgia on Saturday from noon to 2:00 p.m. Call 770-534-4766 for more information.