– Christy Hemme and Miss Tessmacher were unable to appear Wednesday’s TNA Wrestling live event in Glasgow, Scotland due to sickness. They will also miss Thursday’s show in Nottingham, England.

Hemme wrote on Twitter, “”I’m so sorry to Glasgow & Nottingham, Dr wont clear @BrookeTess and I cuz we got the flu buggy, we are staying behind while bus drives on :(.”

Tessmacher added, “Glasgow Scottland… I am so so bummed to be sitting n the back w/@hemmepowered… very sick with a bad stomach bug. Fingers crossed we r better.”

– Joseph Park appears on this week’s episode of The List with Robbie E and Robbie T. The synopsis reads, “There are some people who are not only “not on the list”, but stand no chance of getting on the list in the first place. Joseph Park fits into this category….. besides… no self respecting bro wears a fannie pack…seriously bro.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VJpkqIJHdg

– Rockstar Spud, who won TNA Wrestling: British Boot Camp on the UK’s Challenge TV to earn a contract, has been added to the TNA roster page.

– Hulk Hogan posted a message on Twitter Wednesday thanking TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter for putting up with “b.s.” from the creative team and maintaining her composure.

“Really looking foward th IMPACT this Thursday, the show now has energy, momentum and a real life of its own, props to Dixie for always being there and keeping her cool when sometimes we are all over the place with our he said she said b.s.,” Hogan wrote.

“She’s a constant and is always in the trenches with us even if we’re right or wrong. Thank you Dixie Carter for letting Impact continue to grow. You haven’t seen anything yet. HH4Life.”

– Kenny King appears on TNA Today as he discusses his path to the wrestling world including how he got his start and where he is headed.

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

– Miss Tessmacher turned 28-years-old on Tuesday.

– Ric Flair has finally been removed from the roster page of TNA Wrestling’s official website after not being affiliated with the organization since the spring. His profile was deleted today.

In May, the legendary wrestler tried to have his TNA contract terminated, which led to TNA filing a lawsuit against WWE for contract tampering. According to court documents, Flair was officially terminated on May 11.

– TNA Wrestling has released the first of its series of ShopTNA.com Knockouts Holiday videos. This ad features Gail Kim, Christy Hemme, Madison Rayne, SoCal Val, Tara, Miss Tessmacher, Taryn Terrell and Brooke Hogan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a4rTzrHlHA

– 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.

– 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.

– Promoting ShopTNA.com, zombified TNA Wrestling stars go after ring announcer Christy Hemme in this newly released commercial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgQSbU23YH4

– Mickie James noted on Twitter that she underwent surgery last week. However, she did not detail the nature of the procedure. She says she’s “getting better everyday.”

The surgery will not keep her out of the ring as she is scheduled to face Taeler Hendrix at USA Championship Wrestling’s “Tennessee Homecoming 2012” event this Saturday at the Old Burns Gym in Burns, Tennessee.

– This week’s featured match on TNA Xplosion on Challenge is Hernandez vs. Christopher Daniels.

— Christy Hemme was awakened by burglars searching her home early Saturday morning. She tweeted:

“Just woke up to fucking druggy burglars in my house, chased them out and my hubby is not here… I’m so freaked! I’m ok, just scared and hoping to go back to sleep!”

The TNA Knockout later noted that she filed a police report.

— Hulk Hogan is scheduled for an autograph signing this Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Forked River House in Forked River, New Jersey. Details are available here.

— Velvet Sky is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

— After parting ways with TNA Wrestling last week, “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner slammed the organization’s creative heads Monday afternoon on Twitter.

“Can somebody send tna’s booking team of pritchard hogan (and) bischoff video’s from ring ka king..booking hogan in a sex tape wont help ratings..what an embarassment to TNA (and) spike tv. Brother…” he wrote via text.

Steiner continues

— After being excluded from the last set of Impact Wrestling tapings, Angelina Love stated today on Twitter that she will appear on this week’s shows. She has not appeared for TNA since February 27.

To correct an earlier report, Sarita will be on hand for this week’s show (according to her official Facebook page). She is being erroneously advertised for a CMLL event tonight in Puebla, Mexico.

— Christy Hemme will perform with her band at House of Blues Orlando on Saturday. Details are available here.

— TNA Wrestling ring announcer Christy Hemme stated on Twitter that she suffered a wardrobe malfunction at Tuesday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida.

“Dear front row at IMPACT, I publicly apologize for my wardrobe malfunction,” she wrote. “My battery pack was too heavy for the string that held it on!”

— Sarita celebrated her ten-year anniversary in professional wrestling last Wednesday—she competed in her first match on February 22, 2002 in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada. Mexican America mate Rosita went on Twitter to show her appreciation for her tag team partner and friend.

She writes, “Special shout to my cuz, big sister & one of my best friends in the whole world, Sarah Stock aka SARITA in celebrating her 10th year in the wrestling business. She is BY FAR one of the strongest people I have ever known and she will continue to kick ass.”

Rosita continued, “Love you Cuzzo!!! You will never know how much I appreciate you!!”

— Sting posted a cryptic message on Twitter Friday reading, “I’m done.”

The message was retweeted by the official Twitter feed of Impact Wrestling.

— Former TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Taylor Wilde, 26, stated on Twitter that she is getting married today.

— Christy Hemme is handling ring introductions for this week’s Impact Wrestling live event tour of West Virginia.

— James Storm is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Inside Wrestling.

— Velvet Sky stated on Twitter that she will not be on hand for TNA Wrestling’s upcoming tour of the U.K.

“Due to a recent storyline change, I’m no longer on the UK tour. So sorry to all the fans that were wanting to see me, I will miss u guys,” she tweeted.

Sky had been heavily advertised for the tour and was featured in a contest in which a fan could have dinner with the TNA Knockout.

— Christy Hemme, who is an aspiring musician, performed on stage with her band Hemme on Saturday at the Anaheim Convention Center for the 2012 Easyriders Bike Show Tour. SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia and former WWE Diva Candice Michelle attended her performance.

— The IMPACT WRESTLING World Tour event on December 29, 2011 in Albany, New York drew 1,500 fans while the December 30, 2011 show in Poughkeepsie, New York drew 1,600 fans.

source: F4WOnline.com

— Randy Orton, who is out of action after suffering a herniated disc on the L4-L5 level on the left side, is scheduled for the Jan. 16 Raw SuperShow in Anaheim, California and the Royal Rumble taking place Jan. 29 in St. Louis, Missouri.

— The back page of USA Weekend features an article on the late Randy Savage. The legendary wrestler died of a sudden heart attack while driving with his wife, Barbara Lynn Payne, in Seminole, Florida on the morning of May 20, 2011.

— SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia rang in the new year by partying with her TNA Wrestling equivalent, Christy Hemme. A photo of the two with former WWE Diva Candice Michelle is available here.

— Former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler is featured in the latest issue of the National Enquirer with a story devoted to the best and worst beach bodies in Hollywood.

source: F4WOnline.com

— ImpactWrestling.com has announced Jeff Hardy vs. Bully Ray for Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast.

The synopsis reads: “After beating Jeff Jarrett in the Steel Cage match at Sunday’s Pay-Per-View, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy is the NEW #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. He’ll get his shot at the upcoming “Genesis” event in January. However, Hardy won’t get any rest on Thursday, as he’ll face Bully Ray in one-on-one action!”

— Sarita survived a powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake that shook Mexico on Saturday.

The TNA Knockout wrote Sunday on Facebook, “I survived yesterday’s earthquake in Mexico City (6.7!) and made it safely into Orlando today. Hug somebody you love.”

— Eric Bischoff is scheduled for this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando, Florida night after missing Final Resolution due to business matters.

— Brooke Tessmacher participated in filming for a reality show pilot this past weekend in Dallas, Texas.

“Super long day shooting for the show. Not as easy as it looks!!!” she tweeted.

— Impact Wrestling is auctioning off the shirts the Knockouts wore for the holiday video promoting ShopTNA.com—Angelina Love, Brooke Tessmacher, Christy Hemme, Karen Jarrett, Madison Rayne, Mickie James, ODB, Rosita, Sarita, Tara, Traci Brooks, Velvet Sky and Winter.

— iNDEMAND has released the promotional poster for TNA Genesis, which takes place Sunday, January 8, 2012. The poster features Jeff Hardy in four panels with the tagline “On the 8th Day,”

— Speaking to AllWrestling.com, Samoa Joe candidly discusses a number of topics including his contract status with TNA Wrestling, being properly utilized, who he feels are the young promising upstarts in the company, drugs in professional wrestling and wrestlers who have been recently affected by them, if he has any plans on jumping to WWE in the future, his thoughts on matches with the likes of CM Punk and Daniel Bryan and so much more.

The interview is available here.

— Christy Hemme and Traci Brooks appear at BUDHA FEST: Comics, Cards & Collectibles Jefferson Crossing 1175 McArthur Road Jeffersonville, Ohio 43128 this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

— Three matches were announced for Turning Point following Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

* Jeff Hardy vs. Jeff Jarrett

* Velvet Sky defends the Women’s Knockout Championship against Gail Kim

* Anarquia, Hernandez and Sarita defend the World Tag Team Championship against Jesse Neal, Shannon Moore and Toxxin

The pay-per-view event takes place November 13 in Orlando, Florida.

— CM Punk, who competed for TNA Wrestling in 2003 and 2004, responded to a comment on Twitter asking if he misses his days working for the promotion.

He wrote, “Like I miss high school.”

Punk quit the promotion in March 2004 following a dispute over his ability to simultaneously appear for Ring of Honor.

— Impact Wrestling ring announcer Christy Hemme turns 31 years old Friday.

— Though he may no longer actively compete, Hulk Hogan still commands among the highest salaries in the professional wrestling industry.

While discussing TNA’s decision to renew their contract with Hogan on the October 5 episode of Wrestling Observer Live, Dave Meltzer stated that the organization pays the wrestling legend $35,000 per television appearance—potentially totaling over $2 million per year.

TNA regularly discloses financial information to Meltzer, hence his knowledge of Hogan’s salary.

— Christy Hemme is scheduled for rare TNA house show appearances this weekend as she will be handling ring announcing duties during the organization’s tour of Quebec, Canada.

— Devon is advertised to appear at Wrestling Universe 34-29 Francis Lewis Blvd. Flushing, New York on Saturday, November 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Visit www.WrestlingUniverseOnline.com for more information.

— According to Spike.com, Impact Wrestling on October 6, 2011 will be a three-hour episode, airing from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.

— Madison Rayne teased on Twitter this afternoon that she will be on hand for next week’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando, Florida.

Rayne wrote, “Not this week y’all. fear not though, i’ll be in Fla. next week, tiara in place, new camo perhaps? There’s a new Miss America in town.”

The former Women’s Knockout Champion has not appeared on IMPACT since August 11.

— Christy Hemme, D’Angelo Dinero, Anthony Nese, Zema Ion, Jerry Lynn and Becky Bayless (a/k/a Cookie) have been announced for The Big Event at the Courtyard Marriott 9010 Ditmars Blvd. East Elmhurst, New York on November 11 – 12. Visit www.tmartpromotions.com for more information.

— This Monday, Sept 5, NBC will air a “Children Of 9/11” special, featuring children who lost their parents 10 years ago. TNA Wrestling has announced that this special will include Rosita, who lost her father on 9/11 when she was 10 years old.

TNA adds, “We hope our fans will tune in and listen to Rosita and her thoughts since that day.”

— ImpactWrestling.com has removed Cookie from their roster page. She announced Friday on Twitter that she had parted ways with TNA Wrestling, reportedly after company officials decided not to renew her contract.

— Kazarian, Traci Brooks, Christy Hemme and ODB will be at MPW’s Wicked Eve show, which takes place Oct. 1, 2011 in Timmins, Ontario, Canada at Theriault Catholic Secondary School.

— TNA returns to the SeaGate Convention Centre in Toledo, Ohio on Nov. 5, 2011.

source: WrestlingFigs.com

— Trish Stratus and Angelina Love teased a confrontation at this weekend’s Fan Expo Canada in Toronto, Ontario as both former champions will be on hand for the annual pop culture event.

Stratus wrote on Twitter, “Can’t wait for Fan Expo Canada Sun! I hear Angelina Love is gonna be there, I also hear she wants to fight me #torontothrowdown #canuckcuddle.”

The TNA Knockout responded, “I’m there on Saturday so maybe we can throwdown then and cuddle on Sunday!”

Love revealed last week on Twitter that her dream opponent is the seven-time WWE Women’s Champion.

— Christy Hemme and Traci Brooks canceled their scheduled appearance at today’s “A Hot Summers Night” event in Essington, Pennsylvania due to flight cancellations as a result of Hurricane Irene.

— Tickets for TNA Wrestling live events in Montreal, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivieres go on sale today at ticketpro.ca. The events take place Oct. 7-9.

The August 2011 issue of the UK based wrestling magazine Power Slam reports that there is a sizable pay discrepancy among the female performers of TNA Wrestling.

The magazine states that Christy Hemme and Mickie James are the highest-paid female talent in the organization: each earn more than $100,000 per year. Meanwhile, the rest of TNA’s female wrestlers and personalities (Angelina Love, Brooke Tessmacher, Cookie, Jackie, Madison Rayne, ODB, Rosita, Sarita, SoCal Val, Tara, Traci Brooks, Velvet Sky and Winter) earn far less: $600 per appearance at most.

Karen Jarrett’s salary is not stated, but the magazine indicates that she commands an above average appearance fee.

Hemme and James command the highest salaries because both were high-profile performers in WWE and thus are more valuable than the other women due to their name recognition. Though the magazine does not indicate which female talent earns more, it is noted that both make a similar low six-figure amount per year. Hemme, however, solely works televised events whereas James additionally appears on the company’s live event tour.

Hemme’s reported salary has drawn criticism from fans and colleagues as they feel it’s exorbitant for a non-wrestling female personality. The Honky Tonk Man claimed last year that her contract renewal with TNA last year was for three years at an annual rate of $175,000. He also said that Eric Bischoff, a huge supporter of the former WWE Diva and Playboy cover girl, helped Hemme obtain the high-end deal. Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer would not confirm the veracity of the former WWE star’s claim but did say the deal made her the highest paid female performer in the company.

Reports of Hemme’s salary last year reportedly upset some of her female co-workers.

At the maximum second-tier rate, a TNA Knockout who appeared on every single television and pay-per-view event over the course of a calender year, 64 in all, would garner $38,400 at most. TNA solely covers airfare, leaving talent to cover all other expenses including lodging, wardrobe and medical. There is also no downside guarantee, thus meaning talent only get paid when they are used. And while the company holds numerous non-televised events, each tour features a rotation of two to five female performers.

Velvet Sky, who is arguably the organization’s top homegrown female star, is believed to be earning the maximum rate of the second-tier salary cap. Her contract renewal with TNA last year reportedly called for her salary to be bumped from $300 per appearance to $600. However, she is an exception to the rule on salary hikes for female talent. Gail Kim, Awesome Kong and Shelly Martinez (a/k/a Salinas) have all publicly stated that they left TNA because organization officials denied their requests for a pay raise.

— TNA Wrestling is officially advertising Jeff Hardy for tomorrow’s Impact Wrestling taping in Huntsville, Alabama. The top item on the company website is a graphic of Hardy with the accompanying text: “Jeff Hardy returns at Thursday’s taping.”

Hardy previously announced late Monday night via Twitter that he would be on hand for the event, which airs Sept. 1. It will mark as his first appearance for the organization in over five months.

— Velvet Sky posted a message on her Twitter account supporting the use of marijuana. The TNA Knockout relayed an informational picture Tuesday night explaining how marijuana benefits each part of the human body.

— Christy Hemme and Traci Brooks are advertised to appear at this Saturday’s K&S Wrestlefest & Highspots Present “A Hot Summers Night” event in Essington, Pennsylvania. Visit www.kandswrestlefest.com for more information.

Gail Kim insisted Friday on her Twitter account that she quit WWE on Monday and was not released.

“I didn’t ask for a release. I QUIT,” she wrote to TNA Wrestling performer Lisa Marie Varon (a/k/a Tara). “Lol meaning I don’t want their money I’d rather be freeeeeeee haha.

She commented further, “I don’t know but I’ve been telling them since Monday I quit. So either they have control issues or they’re in denial.”

WWE, however, has yet to announce that she has been released from the organization. Regarding their lack of announcement, she wrote, “Future endeavor message? Ok here it is: I wish the WWE the best in their future endeavors!”

Varon is lobbying on Twitter for Kim to return to TNA Wrestling, where the Canadian grappler presided as the first Women’s Knockout Champion.

“Super excited to hear about Gail asking for her release. TNA TNA TNA!!!!!” she exclaimed. “Oops I mean Impact Wrestling! Impact Wrestling! Impact Wrestling!!!!”

Christy Hemme, who appears as a ring announcer for TNA, is also lobbying for Kim to return.

“What!??!? Come back to TNA then!!!” she wrote after learning of Kim’s departure from WWE. “Love seeing all the excitement for Gail Kim. My fav bad ass female wrestler makes life on her own terms!! Of course she does!!”

Kim says she is glad to leave WWE, calling it “the best thing ever.”

“Everyone sounds upset or sad or concerned..trust me it’s the best thing ever. Now my life can begin. All the negativity is gone and control over my life. No one can hold me down but me now!”

— Hulk Hogan was asked on Twitter if he would like to bring Bill Goldberg to TNA Wrestling.

“Bill Goldberg would blow the roof off the place,” he replied.

— Christy Hemme, who primarily appears on TNA Wrestling pay-per-view events as a backstage announcer, conducted ring announcing duties at the April 20, 2011 iMPACT! taping.

— Former TNA Wrestling talent Jay Lethal is now available for wrestling and/or appearance bookings via Bill Behrens and Show Business, Inc. at showbis@aol.com and www.sbibookings.com.

— Rob Van Dam is scheduled to appear at the Frank & Son Collectible Show in Rowland Heights, California on Saturday, June 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit www.frankandsonshow.com for more information.

— Former WWE Diva Serena worked a dark match prior to tonight’s TNA iMPACT! taping.

Mickie James wrote the following on Twitter, “Bout to watch my siz @SerenaDeeb in a Lil TNA Knockout action! I can’t wait!”

— Mickie James, who won the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship at TNA Lockdown, is expected to resume wrestling at the next set of TNA iMPACT! tapings in two weeks.

James separated her shoulder last month at a house show in Jacksonville, Florida during a match against Madison Rayne. It was explained on television that the injury was caused by Rayne and Tara running over her with a motorcycle.

— Christy Hemme and her band HEMME are playing at the Revolution Night Club in Orlando, Florida on Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. The club is located on 375 South Bumby Avenue.

source: F4WOnline.com

— TNA Wrestling is taping this Thursday’s episode of iMPACT! tonight in Orlando, Florida and there are two big white horses and a carriage backstage.

— Kurt Angle remarked the following on Twitter today: “Separated my shoulder at Lockdown. Much pain. May have lost but I broke Jarrett’s ribs. All of a sudden My pain is gone. Lol. Heading to TV.”

— TNA Knockout Christy Hemme has launched a fan page on Facebook.

— Magnus and Jeremy Borash will be in Nottingham, England this Saturday for an exclusive free meet and greet session with fans. The duo will be signing autographs and promoting the company’s latest range of Jakks action figures at The Entertainer toy store in Nottingham’s Victoria Centre beginning at 2:00 p.m. They will also be holding a Q&A session and taping footage for TNA Xplosion.

(source: prowrestling.net)