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  • Anniversary Of Debut Of World Heavyweight Championship, WWE On Demand Content, More

    -For those who keep track of this kind of stuff, today marks the 11th year anniversary of the day Eric Bischoff, as WWE General Manager, debuted a replica NWA title belt as the new “World Heavyweight Championship.”

    -The Ministry Of Slam show is doing a 24-hour Cystic Fibrosis benefit podcast today, featuring tons of pro wrestling merchandise being auctioned off, as well as taped interviews from such wrestling greats as Chris Jericho, Bully Ray, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Dixie Carter, Gail Kim, Diamond Dallas Page and Nigel McGuinness.

    -The latest edition of Entertainment Weekly features an article on the new exhibit that opened in Los Angeles at Project Gallery that features a lot of pro wrestling and boxing photos.

    -The following content will be available this week to those with WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand:

    –Capital Carnage 1998
    –Raw 12/1/97
    –Nitro 12/1/97
    –SummerSlam 1992 from Wembley Stadium
    –TNT 2/7/86
    –World Tour 1991
    –Bob Backlund vs. Bobby Duncum 12/12/79 Madison Square Garden
    –Cactus Jack vs. Jimmy Jack Funk 3/8/89 Wild West Wrestling
    –Bruno Sammartino vs. Spyros Arion 8/17/75 Madison Square Garden
    –Trish Stratus & Lita vs. Mighty Molly & Ivory 10/22/01 Raw
    –Smoking Gunns vs. Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith 9/22/96 Mind Games PPV
    –Chris Adams vs. Steve Austin USWA 5/25/90
    –Dynamite Kid vs. Bret Hart boxing match 2/13/81 Calgary
    –Roddy Piper vs. The Mountie 2/2/92 IC title match from
    –Al Snow vs. William Regal European title 10/16/00 Raw
    –Raw 4/5/99
    –Worldwide Wrestling 7/31/93

    Huge *SPOILER* For MAJOR Segment Planned For Tonight’s RAW! **CLICK HERE**

  • WWE Asks Who Is Kevin Nash?, Scott Hall No-Shows Indy Event

    — WWE.com has posted a ninety-one second video retrospective highlighting the influential career of Kevin Nash. Titled “Who Is Kevin Nash?,” the video package features clips of Nash as “Big Daddy Cool” Diesel, his memorable exploits with the New World Order, his appearances for WWE in 2003, and his surprise returns at this year’s Royal Rumble and SummerSlam.

    “Kevin Nash, he’s one of the top players without question,” Jim Ross said of the legendary grappler. “He was the catalyst. You can’t look at the top stars without including Kevin Nash. And you really can’t do it honestly without putting Kevin Nash toward the top of the list.”

    The highlight video can be accessed here.

    — Scott Hall no-showed Saturday’s I Believe in Wrestling event in Orlando, Florida. According to the organization’s official website, www.ibelieveinwrestling.com, he was advertised to host the show with former TNA star Desmond Wolfe.

    — Former WWE star Rob Conway has launched an account on Twitter. He announced Monday that he will be competing in the NPC Kentucky Muscle Mens Physique Division this November, noting that he is 98% fat free.

  • TNA Releases Desmond Wolfe, Gunner Receives Stitches, More

    — It was reported on Thursday that Desmond Wolfe had been removed from ImpactWrestling.com’s roster page. It has since been confirmed that TNA Wrestling has released the former ROH World Champion.

    Wolfe, who had been sidelined since September due an undisclosed health issue that prevented him from wrestling for the organization, last appeared on television in May as the commissioner of TNA Xplosion.

    — Gunner stated on Twitter that he received ten stitches in his head after Mr. Anderson hit him in the head with a pitcher of beer on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

    — This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling featured 26 minutes and 51 seconds of in-ring action.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Wolfe Removed From TNA Roster Page, James In Puerto Rico

    — Desmond Wolfe has been removed from ImpactWrestling.com’s roster page. This is often an indication that a wrestler has parted ways with TNA Wrestling.

    Wolfe has been sidelined from in-ring competition since September due to medical leave. He resurfaced on TNA programming last month as the commissioner of Xplosion.

    — For the second consecutive year, TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Mickie James will be wrestling at the World Wrestling Council (WWC) Anniversary show in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, which takes place Saturday, July 16. Event information is available at superestrellaswwc.com.

    — Impact Wrestling’s Facebook page is advertising the following match for tonight’s Impact Wrestling broadcast: “Tune in to tonight’s IMPACT on Spike to see the return of Austin Aries, Kid Kash and Jimmy Rave in a 3-way match as the countdown begins to Destination X on July 10!”

  • TNA Bringing Back Six-Sided Ring, Desmond Wolfe Speaks Out

    — The promotional poster for TNA’s upcoming Destination X pay-per-view event has been released and it features an image of the six-sided ring with the tagline “Forward To The Past.”

    TNA Destination X

    The event takes place Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Impact! Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida.

    — Kent News in Great Britain features an article on Desmond Wolfe noting that during his absence from the squared ring, he’s kept himself busy developing a television sitcom.

    He said, “The sitcom was based on an idea a friend had. It’s about a kid from Brixton in south London who gets forced to take a job doing meals on wheels in Brixham, Devon. I’m ready to pitch it if there’s any interest. I’m also acting in a community theatre play called Everybody Loves Opal, which was first performed on Broadway in the 1960s.”

    Regarding his health and as it relates to his status with TNA, he said fans shouldn’t believe everything they read online.

    “I can’t get into the details of my absence here and now, but there have been a few different plans to bring me back in the last few months, none of which materialized. I’m hoping for something soon though,” Wolfe said.

  • “The Pope” Says He’s Not Leaving TNA, Desmond Wolfe Returns

    — “The Pope” ‘Angelo Dinero appeared on 540 ESPN Radio’s Pro Wrestling Report last night and said he’s not leaving TNA. It was speculated that he would leave the organization due to cryptic comments he made last week on Twitter about “moving on.”

    — Desmond Wolfe returned to TNA Wrestling at last night’s television taping in Orlando, Florida as the commissioner of Xplosion.

    He still not has been cleared to wrestle.

    — Okada worked New Japan Wrestling’s tour over the weekend.

    — The May 26 episode of iMPACT! Wrestling is being taped tonight in Orlando, Florida.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Sexual Harassment Suit Filed Against TNA, Magnus On Wolfe

    — Randy Ricci, a former production manager for TNA Wrestling, reports that a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against the organization.

    While specifics of the case have yet to be disclosed, Ricci states that Terry Taylor, TNA’s Director of Talent Relations, was named in the suit.

    Ricci added, “It should be noted as well that if Terry has done anything or not, with his past, it won’t turn out well for he or the company.”

    — Magnus was asked on Twitter if former tag team partner Desmond Wolfe is retiring from the squared circle. He replied, “I hope not.”

    Randy Ricci claimed in a blog post last Friday that Wolfe has been kept out of the ring in recent months because he has Hepatitis C. He said that Wolfe is being offered an office job, which would indicate that his wrestling career is over.

  • Former TNA Employee Claims Desmond Wolfe Has Hepatitis C

    Randy Ricci, a former production manager for TNA Wrestling, claimed in a blog post on Friday that the reason Desmond Wolfe has not been wrestling in recent months is because he has Hepatitis C—a viral disease that leads to inflammation of the liver.

    Ricci adds that the former ROH World Champion will be offered an office job.

    Wolfe last wrestled for the organization in August. He and Magnus were scheduled to receive a shot at the TNA World Tag Team Championship against The Motor City Machine Guns at No Surrender, but were pulled from the event at the last minute, with TNA citing a “personal issue” as the reason. It was later reported that Wolfe was pulled from the event due to an undisclosed medical situation that would sideline him indefinitely.

    Hulk Hogan is the only TNA Wrestling employee to publicly address Wolfe’s status with the organization. When asked recently on Twitter about Wolfe returning to television, Hogan responded, “Desmond’s situation is beyond TNA’s control, the ball is completely in his court.”

  • Update On Desmond Wolfe, Shimmer Wrestler Receives Tryout

    — Hulk Hogan addressed Desmond Wolfe’s status with TNA Wrestling last week on Twitter, writing, “Desmond’s situation is beyond TNA’s control, the ball is completely in his court.” However, the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter indicates otherwise.

    Wolfe was scheduled to reform his partnership with Magnus late last year, but Douglas Williams was given the spot instead. Company officials have had plans for the former ROH World Champion to return, including this week, but they have yet to materialize.

    Wolfe is currently appearing for various community theaters in Central Florida and working on writing projects.

    — Melanie Cruise of Shimmer Women Athletes participated in a tryout match prior to Wednesday’s TNA iMPACT! taping in Orlando, Florida. The six foot tall wrestler lost to TNA Knockout Tag Team Champion Sarita.

    — Mick Foley appears at Center Island Sports, 101 Union Avenue, Ronkonkoma, New York on Saturday, June 4 beginning at 7:00 p.m. This will followed by the Fight The World Wrestling event “Have A Nice Day” at 8:00 p.m., which will also feature Foley. Visit www.ftwprowrestling.com for more information.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • Hulk Hogan Comments On Desmond Wolfe’s TNA Status

    Hulk Hogan addressed Desmond Wolfe’s status with TNA Wrestling Friday on his Twitter account.

    When asked when fans can expect Wolfe to return to television, Hogan responded, “Desmond’s situation is beyond TNA’s control, the ball is completely in his court.”

    Wolfe and Magnus were scheduled to face Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin for the TNA World Tag Team Championship at No Surrender, but were pulled from the event at the last minute, with the organization citing a “personal issue” as the reason. The Pro Wrestling Torch reported that according to multiple sources within TNA, Wolfe was pulled from the pay-per-view event due to concerns with concussion side effects.

    His on-screen absence was explained by Magnus, who claimed that in an attempt to become a dual athlete, Wolfe had traveled to London to tryout for Chelsea F.C.

    Company president Dixie Carter announced on November 21, 2010 that Wolfe would be returning to television. On the December 16, 2010 edition of iMPACT!, Magnus met his former tag team partner Douglas Williams and informed him that Wolfe would be returning soon, while also telling him that they had gotten rid of Chelsea. Wolfe made his return in a non–televised segment at the December 10, 2010 iMPACT! taping when he and Magnus saved Douglas Williams from Fortune members AJ Styles and Rob Terry. The segment, however, did not air on the January 6, 2011 iMPACT telecast. Wolfe has not appeared for the organization since then.

  • Update On Desmond Wolfe, Fans Run For TNA Backstage Pass

    — Desmond Wolfe has been hanging out backstage at most iMPACT! television tapings. He shows up early in the day, visits with friends and is usually gone by showtime. He remains under contract to TNA Wrestling and is out on medical leave with an undisclosed illness.

    — TNA Wrestling announced on Twitter that any fan who was able to catch Jeremy Borash during his jog near the site of Friday’s show in Huntington, West Virginia would receive a backstage pass to the event. After outrunning a man in his fifties and three teenagers, the fan in video below earned a pass after he “ran for his life.”

    To see the video, click here.

    — Crimson celebrated his 26th birthday yesterday.

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • Locker Room Opinion On Hardy, Knockout’s Release Confirmed

    — Initially, there was much concern amongst the TNA Wrestling locker room regarding Matt Hardy’s state of mind—largely based on his oftentimes peculiar online videos. Many have since changed their tune on the former WWE Superstar as he’s considered easy to work with and friendly.

    Concern, however, remains over his conditioning and wrestling ability.

    — The Wrestling Observer Newsletter confirms that Alison Skipper (a/k/a Chelsea) was released by TNA Wrestling. Her profile was removed from the company website last week.

    Desmond Wolfe has a medical condition—that has yet to be publicly disclosed—which caused company officials to drop his partnership with Magnus and Chelsea. Magnus reunited with Wolfe at television tapings in December, but a decision was made to not air the vignettes they filmed.

    — TNA newcomer Crimson has launched an account on Twitter.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • Desmond Wolfe’s TNA Return, ROH Stars Get TNA Tryouts

    Here are a few news items from this week’s TNA iMPACT! tapings:

    – The dark match before Monday’s TNA iMPACT tapings saw Shannon Moore defeat TJ Perkins. Perkins, who has wrestled for Ring of Honor and has tried out for WWE before, is expected to sign with TNA shortly.

    – Two other potential new stars received tryouts at Tuesday’s iMPACT! tapings. Ring of Honor star El Generico received a tryout match against Amazing Red. Also, 20-year-old New York independent wrestler Divina Fly wrestled Angelina Love.

    – Desmond Wolfe appeared backstage at Tuesday’s iMPACT tapings. Wolfe has been out of action for months now with an undisclosed ailment. He filmed a promo back in December hyping his return to TNA, but it was edited out of last week’s show and there’s still no word on when he’ll return.

    (Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

  • TNA Star Inks New Contract, Desmond Wolfe Update, More

    — Jesse Neal has signed a new three-year contract with TNA Wrestling.

    — Desmond Wolfe has been backstage at this week’s television tapings at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

    — TNA Wrestling has posted a new episode of Pillow Talk with SoCal Val. Her special guest is Miss Tessmacher, who answers questions such as boxers or briefs, what she sleeps in at night, which celebrity she would like to be stranded on a deserted island with, her favorite sappy movie, and more.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Tag Team Pulled From TNA No Surrender Pay-Per-View

    TNA Wrestling announced on its Facebook account this evening that London Brawling — Desmond Wolfe and Magnus — have been pulled from their scheduled TNA World Tag Team Title shot against the Motor City Machineguns at tonight’s No Surrender pay-per-view event. Generation Me will compete in their place.

    TNA Wrestling’s statement reads: “Important Update: Due to a personal issue, London Brawling (Wolfe & Magnus) will not be at tonight’s No Surrender PPV. However, based on their strong showing in a recent non-title match on iMPACT!, Generation Me will now get a shot at the gold against the Machineguns tonight on PPV!”

    The updated card is as follows:

    SEMI-FINALS OF THE TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
    Winners advance to the Finals at Bound For Glory on Sunday, October 10 to crown a new TNA World Heavyweight Champion

    SEMI-FINAL MATCH
    Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Hardy

    SEMI-FINAL MATCH
    Mr. Anderson vs. The Pope

    TNA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
    Motor City Machineguns (c) vs. Generation Me

    I-QUIT MATCH
    AJ Styles vs. Tommy Dreamer

    X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
    Sabu vs. (c) Douglas Williams

    TAG TEAM MATCH
    Sting and Kevin Nash vs. Jeff Jarrett and Samoa Joe

    FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH
    Abyss vs. “The War Machine” Rhino

    GRUDGE MATCH
    Velvet Sky vs. Madison Rayne

  • James Dismisses TNA Rumors, Jarrett Marries Angle’s Ex-wife

    — TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced the signing of a new talent on her Twitter account on Monday, noting the individual as someone people ‘have been asking about’. Many names have been speculated, however, one person that can be ruled out is former WWE Diva Mickie James.

    James’ manager Mary Michael released the following statement to Diva-Dirt.com dismissing rumors that her client has signed with TNA Wrestling: “To lay the rumors to rest, as of yet I can confirm that Mickie James has not signed a deal with TNA.”

    — Jeff Jarrett and Kurt Angle’s ex-wife Karen have indeed gotten married. According to an individual with access to the former TNA Knockout’s private Facebook page, the couple tied the knot last month.

    — For those unaware, the recently formed alliance of Magnus and Desmond Wolfe is called London Brawling, not London Calling.

  • TNA Officials Down On Wolfe & Morgan, High On Two Tag Teams

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

    — Those within TNA suggest Desmond Wolfe is currently in the doghouse. The British wrestling star has developed a reputation for being difficult to work with, which has affected his push in the organization.

    Company officials are also down on Matt Morgan, who has been discussed as being part of Ric Flair’s Fortune group. Hernandez’ two botched Border toss attempts during their Steel Cage bout at Victory Road were blamed on “The Blueprint” since Hernandez is a favorite among management.

    — Company officials are said to be very high on The Motor City Machine Guns and Beer Money, Inc. following their stellar tag team bout at Victory Road.

    — Former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Steve Corino, who declined appearing at ECW reunion shows in the past, says he has not been contacted to appear at Hardcore Justice.

  • Update On Hardy’s Court Hearing, PPV Opening For Victory Road

    — Jeff Hardy’s court hearing has once again been continued, to September 9, reports prowrestling.net. He was scheduled to appear Thursday in Superior Court of Moore County in Carthage, North Carolina Thursday on drug trafficking charges.

    — Fans can preview “the hottest event of the summer,” Victory Road live tonight on pay-per-view. Click here to view the opening video package that will kick off the event, plus preview videos for the featured bouts.

    — Desmond Wolfe is scheduled to compete in match following tonight’s Victory Road pay-per-view. Wolfe’s match against an unannounced opponent will be exclusively for “Ultimate Fan Xperience: Victory Road VIP Weekend” ticketholders.

    — Matt Morgan’s wife, Larissa, placed third in the NPC Women’s Figure Southern States Contest on Saturday night. The TNA star posted a picture of his wife posing with her medal on Twitter account.

  • Hall Posts Footage Shot Backstage At Impact, More TNA Note

    — For his newly launched web show Last Call With Scott Hall, the former Intercontinental Champion has posted video footage shot backstage at TNA’s last television taping in Orlando. Hall and Sean Waltman can be seen clowning around shooting footage of various TNA personnel such as Ric Flair, Vince Russo, Christopher Daniels and “The Beautiful People.” You can view the footage at his newly launched YouTube channel.

    — TNA World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles and “The Beautiful People” member Velvet Sky headline tonight’s Purks International Championship Wrestling show in Cedartown, Georgia. “The Phenomenal One” is advertised to wrestle former tag partner Air Paris, who briefly appeared in World Championship Wrestling. Meanwhile, Sky will take on former WWE developmental wrestler Tracy Taylor. Also scheduled to appear is former TNA wrestler David Young. Click here for event information.

    — Desmond Wolfe is advertised to appear at tonight’s MCW Championship Wrestling show in Alliance, Ohio. Visit www.mcwpro.com for more information.

  • State Of TNA Announcement Today, Monday iMPACT! Update

    – Days after President Obama delivered his first State of the Union address, it’s time for the first-ever “State of TNA Address.” Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff will be appearing on Bubba the Love Sponge’s radio show this afternoon at 12:15PM EST to answer questions and take phone calls from fans. Visit BTLS.com for more.

    – The ring name for the valet with Desmond Wolfe now in TNA is Chelsea.

    – It appears that Spike TV and TNA jumped the gun with their announcement about TNA iMPACT airing on Monday, March 1st.

    Spike’s schedule on their website has been changed as iMPACT is no longer listed on March 1st at 9PM. That slot now says “TBD (to be determined).

    On a related note, the Universal Studios website updated their TNA schedule also, replacing March 8th and 9th with March 1st and 2nd. The schedule on TNA’s website still says March 8th and 9th.

    Not to worry, as we’re hearing TNA will in still be aring a live show on March 1st. The company does however want to make the announcement on their own terms, not have it leak out on some online TV schedule. Stay tuned for word from TNA about Monday nights.

  • Hogan-Dixie TNA Storyline, Angle High On Wolfe, Drug Testing

    – We’ve got some new details regarding a storyline that’s already underway involving Hulk Hogan’s involvement with TNA Wrestling. The original plan was for Hulk Hogan to lead the younger, homegrown stars of TNA against the “old guard” of established WWE & WCW castoffs, led by TNA president Dixie Carter. Hulk Hogan’s recent comments that he’ll be “in charge” of TNA are all part of the storyline (Hogan will have a great deal of power in TNA, but his comments are the start of this angle). Dixie Carter was going to be a big player in the “Hulk Hogan joins TNA” angle, but there was a recent decision to cut back on Dixie’s role and have Mick Foley is now expected to be the leader of TNA’s “old guard” movement. Dixie Carter will still be involved, but will not have the same role as originally planned.

    – Kurt Angle is said to have a high opinion of TNA newcomer Desmond Wolfe following their pay-per-view match last month. Angle actually laid the entire match out but claimed that after his back went out in the first minute they had to change plans and work on the fly until the finish.

    – TNA held surprise drug testings at the last set of TV tapings. The last set of tapings like this had a 25% failure rate but nobody was punished.

    – The four-hour TNA special on New Year’s Eve on Spike TV will air from 7-11PM. The first two hours will be a countdown with the ten best matches of 2009, as voted on by the fans on TNA’s website. The last two hours will be a regular edition of iMPACT.

    (Credit to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter for some of the information used in this report)

  • Video Of Desmond Wolfe’s TNA Debut From iMPACT!

    TNA Wrestling has posted a video of Desmond Wolfe’s debut from iMPACT! where he attacked Kurt Angle.

    Angle and Wolfe will wrestle next week on iMPACT!

    In case you missed the debut, check it out below:

  • Desmond Wolfe Talks About His TNA Debut, WWE & More

    TNA Wrestling’s newest star Desmond Wolfe, formerly Nigel McGuiness in Ring of Honor, spoke to the  UK’s Daily Star this week and talked about where his new ring name came from, feuding with Kurt Angle and more. You can read the entire interview at DailyStar.co.uk. Some highlights:

    Where the name Desmond Wolfe came from: “Everyone is asking me where I got the name from – someone said Withnail and I – but Vince said he did an internet search of the most popular British names and came up with Desmond Wolfe!”

    Kurt Angle Being His First TNA Feud: “Who gets the opportunity to come in on their first day and beat up Angle, I mean that’s huge! Kurt has been great, just like everyone else – he’s really open to ideas. I said this in the pub the other night – if you’d have told me that I would be working Angle three weeks ago – I would have laughed, I guess that’s one of the wonderful things about life in general that it can happen – one door closes and another one opens.  Talking to Kurt, well, just look at the guys he’s worked with; it’s a who’s who of legends. Austin, Rock – that’s the level he is at, and it can only benefit me.”

    Whether he went to TNA because he failed a WWE medical screening: “I had a clean bill of health from my orthopedic guy and my local doctor, so it’s not about that. I don’t hold against anything against them, it was a business decision, and  they were only doing what they think is best for them.”

    While he denies that the WWE deal fell through due to him failing a physical, he did not say what the reason was beyond the fact that it was a “business decision.”

    Related: Watch Desmond Wolfe’s TNA Debut From Thursday’s iMPACT!