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  • Team 3D Reuniting At TNA’s WM29 Weekend Show, TNA Executive Gone & More

    – TNA’s Vice President of Public Relations, Jules Wortman, has been let go from the company, according to PWInsider.com. The departure comes just weeks after another high ranking member of TNA’s PR team, Chris Thomas, left as well.

    – TNA announced that tickets are still available for Thursday’s live Impact from Chicago.

    – Eric Bischoff noted on Twitter that he’ll be visiting TNA Knockout Tara’s pizza restaurant in Chicago today.

    – The following matches have been announced for TNA’s 4/5 WrestleMania weekend live event from Westbury, Long Island:

    • Sting & Jeff Hardy vs. Bully Ray & Devon
    • Bobby Roode vs. James Storm (New York Street Fight)
    • Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe
    • Kurt Angle vs. Wes Brisco
    • Joseph Park vs. Robbie E

    Hulk Hogan will also be there and will announce a stipulation for the tag team main event at the show.

  • Devon Talks About Why He Left TNA Last Year, Bully Ray, Lockdown & More

    Devon from Aces and Eights joined Inside The Ropes this past Thursday to talk about Lockdown, here are some of the highlights:

    WWF breaking up the Dudley Boyz in 2002:

    “At that point we weren’t ready for it, even though Vince wanted us to do it because he saw me doin’ something and he saw Bubba doin’ something. I remember when we were told about it, I wasn’t too happy about it and neither was he. We both thought it was the wrong time to do it, and it was, because we didn’t make it as singles competitors and I think that hurt us, because when that happened and that flopped, people just thought “Oh the Dudley Boyz couldn’t do it on their own” and that bothered me for many, many years. which is why it was so important that when we separated in TNA, because here we come to TNA, we conquer there, we do excellent in Japan, and helped put TNA on the map, we were ecstatic about that. Once we were done, and we knew we’d won the NWA tag titles, the TNA tag titles, so successful in Japan, we found there was nothing left for us to do. Now you look back at that moment in 2002, there was still a lot for us to do. We were growing and still learning at that particular point in time, but then you move forward to TNA, here we go, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime, now we can prove to those who said the Dudleyz couldn’t do it by themselves, to prove them wrong. Bully Ray’s doing what he’s doing and now with the whole Aces and Eights thing, everything has a time and place, you’ve got to know when that time is. 2002 wasn’t the time to break the Dudley Boyz up and I don’t think people understood that, it wasn’t that we couldn’t do it on our own, it just wasn’t the right time. But now, I’m in Aces and Eights and he’s marrying Brooke with Hulk as his father in law, and we’re both experiencing success.”

    What really happened when he left TNA last summer:

    “We couldn’t come to an agreement on a contract. A similar thing happened with WWE in 2005. Bubba were doing things separate at the time, normally we did our contracts together but at this particular point in time we did it separate. That’s basically what it was, we couldn’t come to an agreement. I held no ill will towards the company, I just knew what I had to do to make my family survive, it’s getting close to winding this thing down and you’ve gotta look out for your best interests. We just couldn’t agree financially. Everyone thought it was part of an angle that was being done, but it really wasn’t, I was gone. When I made that announcement, I was gone, I was not coming back. Then a new offer came in two months later and again it was something where I wasn’t looking to come back but now with the whole thing with Aces and Eights, you know, I love it. It’s something I never thought I’d get involved with until they came to me with it. I’m just happy.”

    Will Devon and Bully Ray ever be on the same side again:

    “Absolutely not. I don’t want the Dudley Boyz or Team 3D, I don’t want it. As far as I’m concerned it’s dead and over. This has nothing personally to do with Bubba and I. Listen, I’ve waited over 15 years to be in this position, I’m not moving backwards, I’m moving forward. I hope he feels the same. People say “Oh guys, you should be like KISS and do it one more time” I don’t want one more time. I’m not being selfish, I’m not being egotistical but there’s nothing left for us to do. For us to be together again or on the same page….Edge and Christian, The Hardyz went their own way, it’s time for us to go our own way. ECW, we accomplished, WWF and WWE, we accomplished. TNA, we accomplished. All Japan, New Japan, Hustle. We’ve done everything there is to do. Maybe we’ll be on the same page 20 years from now at the Hall of Fame when we’re inducted but that’s about it. Some of the fans, they’ve gotta let it go, they’ve gotta let ECW go and let the Dudleyz go.”

    What to expect this Sunday at Lockdown:

    “You’re gonna see Sting get his ass whooped and his team mates, whoever feels they wanna take on Aces and Eights. We’re gonna go out there, we’re gonna rule just like we always do, just like we did in 2012 and 2013. There isn’t anyone out there that can stop the total domination of Aces and Eights. We’ll rule today, tomorrow and we’ll rule in the future. Lockdown is gonna turn out just like Bound For Glory, where Aces and Eights outsmart TNA and doing whatever it takes to get a victory over TNA and their team.”

    To hear the full interview where Devon talks about riots in ECW, TLC matches with Edge & Christian and more, head to Facebook.com/theinsidenetwork.

  • Three Matches Announced For Next Week’s Impact, Wes Brisco Earns TNA Contract Through “Gut Check”

    – 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).

  • Preview For Next Week’s Impact Featuring Open Fight Night and Gut Check

    TNA Wrestling has released the following preview for next Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

    Preview Thursday’s IMPACT on SpikeTV – featuring Open Fight Night and Gut Check

    Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast LIVE at 8/7c on SpikeTV as “Championship Thursday” returns and the road to the November “Turning Point” event continues! If you can’t watch on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR to record all the action.

    – Thursday’s broadcast features the return of OPEN FIGHT NIGHT! Who will get called out? Who has a score to settle? Who wants revenge? You never know who will get challenged every month during OPEN FIGHT NIGHT!

    – One challenge that is already set for Thursday’s OPEN FIGHT NIGHT is Bully Ray vs. Devon from the Aces and 8s! The history between these two superstars is legendary – formerly one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history, now bitter enemies – and their war continues on IMPACT WRESTLING!

    – What will be the fallout from the Aces and 8s brutal attack on Kurt Angle? The gang picked Angle as their main target and certainly delivered on their promise. The question is, are the Aces prepared for the possible payback that is coming from the angry Olympic Gold Medalist?

    – TNA Knockouts executive Brooke Hogan has informed Knockouts Champion Tara and her Hollywood boyfriend Jesse that ODB plans to call out Tara’s main man for a fight! Will Jesse “man up” and answer ODB’s challenge?

    – Also on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV is the monthly “Gut Check” series, as Christian York will attempt to earn a spot on the TNA roster!

    All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV LIVE at 8/7c

  • Official Preview For Impact Wrestling – Third Match Announced For “Championship Thursday”

    ImpactWrestling.com has released the official preview for next week’s “Championship Thursday” edition of Impact Wrestling and it is noted that Rob Van Dam will defend the X Division Championship against Zema Ion in a Bound For Glory re-match.

    IMPACT Preview: Championship Thursday Returns – Jeff Hardy Defends The World Title

    Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast LIVE at 8/7c on SpikeTV as “Championship Thursday” returns and the road to the November “Turning Point” event continues! If you can’t watch on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR to record all the action.

    – “Championship Thursday” is back, and the World Heavyweight
    Championship will be on the line as new titleholder “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy defends the gold against an opponent to be select by “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan! The contenders that Hogan will pick from are: Mr. Anderson, James Storm, Bully Ray, and Kurt Angle

    – What do The Aces & 8s and Devon have planned next after their assault last week? Can Hulk Hogan, Sting, Bully Ray and the TNA roster find a way to turn the tide against the biker gang? The war continues on Thursday’s broadcast on SpikeTV!

    – In a “Bound For Glory” rematch, new Knockouts Champion Tara (with her Hollywood boyfriend Jessie Godderz) will defend the gold against Miss Tessmacher on Thursday’s broadcast

    – Also as part of “Championship Thursday”, new X Division Champion Rob Van Dam will put his title on the line against former champ Zema Ion!

    All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV LIVE at 8/7c

  • Opening Segment Announced For Tonight’s Impact Wrestling, Video Highlights From Bound For Glory

    – ImpactWrestling.com has announced that The Aces and 8s will kick off tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling: “After winning at Bound For Glory, The Aces and 8s have a message to deliver at the start of tonight’s broadcast – and this time, no one can keep them out! Will Devon speak out for the first time since BFG about his role with the group? What do they have planned next? How will Hulk Hogan, Sting and Bully Ray react?”

    Tonight’s Impact Wrestling will also feature a celebration for Jeff Hardy after he regained the World Heavyweight Championship at Bound For Glory. Hardy plans to thank all of his fans that have supported him.

    Plus, the official Twitter feed of Impact Wrestling announced that Samoa Joe will be defending the Television Championship tonight after retaining it against Magnus at Bound For Glory.

    – TNA has released the following video containing highlights from Bound For Glory.

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

  • Devon Reportedly Not The Leader Of Aces and 8s, Preview Turning Point, Sting

    – Sunday at Bound for Glory, Devon returned to TNA Wrestling and attacked Bully Ray and Sting, costing them their tag team match against the villainous Aces & 8s stable. As a result, they have earned full access to TNA venues.

    With Devon’s surprise attack, many fans have speculated that he is the leader of the nefarious group. According to PWInsider.com, he is not the leader of Aces & 8s and “that there is more to come with the storyline.”

    – TNA Wrestling has released its promotional video for Turning Point, which takes place Sunday, November 11 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The advertisement is centered on Aces and 8s.

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

    – To celebrate “The Icon” Sting’s induction into the TNA Hall Of Fame and 27 years in professional wrestling, every order on ShopTNA.com will get 27% off throughout the month.

  • Mick Foley Possibly Wrestling At WWE’s TLC PPV, Alberto Del Rio Attending NXT Show, How Old Is Mike Adamle?

    – WWE’s creative department has broached the idea of holding a match between CM Punk and Mick Foley at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on Dec. 16 in Brooklyn, New York at Barclays Center.

    – Alberto Del Rio will be participating in a meet and greet at an NXT Wrestling live event taking place Oct. 26 in West Palm Beach, Florida at the Armory.

    – Former Raw General Manager Mike Adamle turns 63-years-old Thursday.

    – This Saturday, Devon will be signing autographs at Seacoast National Bank at 6711 Lake Andrew Dr in Melbourne, Florida from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

    * VIDEO: WM28 Celebrity Singer MGK FLIPS OUT At The Microsoft Store

    (source: F4WOnline.com)

  • Devon Officially Removed From TNA Roster, Sting Appears On “Spin Cycle”, Robbie E Wants To Lead TNA

    – TNA Wrestling has been removed Devon from its roster page on ImpactWrestling.com. The organization announced Wednesday that he had parted ways with the organization after negotiations between both parties reached an impasse.

    – On this edition of the “Spin Cycle” with Sting, James Storm, Austin Aries and Kurt Angle, “The Icon” talks about being the first inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame and the panel weighs in who should be the second inductee. The group also discuss their personal favorite British wrestlers of all time. (Watch)

    – Robbie E has has posted a blog on Spike.com explaining why he should be made the face of Impact Wrestling.

    Noting his speaking ability, he remarks, “Ever hear me talk? I’m on point. I’m loud and clear and always to the point. I’m quick-witted and never can be played out. I am the verbal champ.”

  • TNA Officially Vacates TV Championship; New Champion To Be Crowned Thursday

    TNA Wrestling announced Wednesday that the Television Championship last held by Devon has been vacated after negotiations between both parties reached an impasse.

    A new Television Champion will be crowned on tomorrow night’s “Championship Thursday” edition of Impact Wrestling. The challengers selected to compete are Samoa Joe, Garett Bischoff, Magnus, and Mr. Anderson. The four grapplers will plead their case on why they should receive a shot at the Television Title to Impact Wrestling General Manager Hulk Hogan, who will then set up a match on Impact.

    TNA’s official announcement is as follows:

    NEW TV CHAMPION TO BE CROWNED ON CHAMPIONSHIP THURSDAY!

    Championship Thursday” returns to Impact Wrestling on Spike TV this Thursday with an added wrinkle; there is no defending champion. Negotiations between TNA’s current TV Champion Devon and TNA have been ongoing over the last month and have reached an impasse. As of today, The TNA TV Championship last held by Devon is vacated. TNA hopes that Devon returns to the active roster in the future. A new TV champion will be crowned LIVE on Impact!

    Usually, in the “Championship Thursday” format, four challengers meet with Impact Wrestling GM Hulk Hogan and plead their case as to why they deserve the shot at the champion. This month, one of the four men is guaranteed to be the new TV Champion! The challengers selected to compete in this “Championship Thursday” are Samoa Joe, Garett Bischoff, Magnus, and Mr. Anderson. Hulk will hear these men’s arguments why they should be the one to get the title shot and then Hogan will make the hard decision of which two will face off. Tune into Spike TV at 8pt/7ct this Thursday night to see a new champion crowned.

  • Hulk Hogan Wants Devon To Return To TNA, Daniels and Kazarian Discuss Upcoming Matches On “TNA Today”

    – Hulk Hogan said on Twitter Tuesday that he would like to see Devon return to TNA Wrestling.

    “I want Devon back more than anybody and on top of everything else he’s a quality person and a gift from the man above,” he stated.

    Devon could appear on this Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling. The organization announced that TNA Television Championship, which he held before departing from the organization last month, will be defended on the show. Four competitors will vie for the right to compete for the title.

    – Christopher Daniels and Kazarian appeared on TNA Today Tuesday to discuss their upcoming matches against AJ Styles and Kurt Angle as well as Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez.

    To view the episode, click here.

  • Hulk Hogan Priases Devon, Latest TNA Today With Doug Williams & More

    – Following the announcement that TNA’s Television Championship will be defended on this week’s Impact Wrestling, Hulk Hogan tweeted this about champion Devon:

    – Devin Cutting sent in these TNA event/appearance news items:

    “On September 28, meet Gunner and SoCal Val from 1-3pm at Direct Auto Insurance at 810 E. Main St. in Laurens, SC. Direct Auto Insurance locations in and around the Spartanburg area will be giving customers a chance to enter to win IMPACT WRESTLING merchandise. Fans are encouraged to visit their nearest Direct Auto Insurance location for additional details.

    Spartanburg, SC will host the IMPACT WRESTLING World Tour on Saturday, November 17 at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 28 at Ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Fans that purchase a $50 ticket will receive a special meet and greet with IMPACT WRESTLING Superstars at 5:30pm (redeemable with ticket the night of the show).”

    – Here’s the latest episode of TNA today featuring an appearance from Doug Williams:

  • WWE Reportedly Steering Clear Of All Recent TNA Talent

    Don’t expect the likes of Alex Shelley, Velvet Sky, Devon, Angelina Love or even Hall of Famer Ric Flair to pop up in a WWE ring anytime soon. According to Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer, Vince McMahon’s company is steering clear of any and all recently affiliated TNA Wrestling talent while the two grappling organizations do battle in court.

    On May 23, 2012, TNA Entertainment, LLC. filed a lawsuit in Nashville, Tennessee against World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and Brian Wittenstein, a former office worker for both organizations. TNA accused WWE of obtaining secret contract information in an attempt to poach their talent in violation of Tennessee’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

    Wittenstein, who worked for TNA Wrestling for three years, was terminated on August 3, 2011. At that time, he entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release, preventing him from disclosing certain confidential TNA information. TNA alleges that Wittenstein violated the agreement by downloading confidential TNA trade secrets and providing that information to WWE after joining the organization months later. Although WWE fired Wittenstein and alerted TNA officials as to the disclosure of the information, TNA claims WWE waited three weeks to notify them and has used the confidential information, including data regarding wrestler compensation, to recruit contracted TNA talent to work for WWE. Wittenstein’s contract with TNA had specifically ordered that he not share confidential information about the organization after his employment ceased.

    Matt Morgan, who had teased joining WWE since concluding his contractual obligations to TNA in June, resurfaced at Saturday’s house show in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dressed in street clothes, Morgan entered the ring through the crowd and laid out Robbie E. Meltzer wrote on the F4WOnline.com message board regarding Morgan’s apparently renewed partnership with TNA, “I guess that tells you about that TNA lawsuit now since they didn’t take Morgan.”

    It has also been speculated that Alex Shelley and Ric Flair could wind up in WWE now that both individuals are free agents. Meltzer, however, reveals that the organization is not negotiating with either talent despite being legally able to.

    “Nobody is talking about Shelley and they won’t even officially talk to Flair even though his non-compete is up,” he wrote.

    Following the lawsuit filing, it was reported that TNA was looking to cut costs by restructuring talent contracts when they expired. This ploy appears to have led to the respective departures of Devon and Velvet Sky since both talents reportedly left the organization due to their financial terms not being reached on new deals.

  • Matt Morgan Makes Surprise Appearance At TNA House Show, Hulk Hogan Addresses Devon and TV Title

    – Matt Morgan, who has not appeared at a TNA Wrestling event since June, made a surprise appearance at Saturday’s house show in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dressed in street clothes, Morgan entered the ring through the crowd and laid out Robbie E.

    Following the appearance, Morgan posted another one of his trademark cryptic messages on Twitter, stating, “All 2nite really meant was I’m tired of “just be patient Matt”, being patronized & most of all being SOLD DREAMS! The real question is……Who am I with? Time will tell. ‘Til then,Tick-Tock….”

    Hours before the appearance, Morgan teased appearances in either Chicago, Boston and Pennsylvania, where Ring of Honor, WWE and TNA Wrestling are respectively holding events this weekend: “Lots of great wrestling this weekend. Chicago………Boston…….Pennsylvania……. Who knows where il show up!”

    – On Twitter, Hulk Hogan was asked about the status of Devon and the TNA Television Championship. He responded, “I have no idea, I asked Dixie and she said she’s working on it brother.”

    Devon is no longer affiliated with TNA Wrestling after his contract expired in late August.

  • Former TNA Wrestling Stars Tease Joining WWE, Tammy Sytch Asking For Privacy Following Arrests

    – Former TNA Wrestling stars Devon and Jesse Neal teased joining WWE as a tandem during a discussion on Twitter Saturday.

    Devon wrote, “@TheJesseNeal 6 days a week … got to get ready …. you know something , i think you and i could be a tag team . i think it will work… now we do it together and the world would be ours.”

    Jesse responded, “that definitely sounds like a plan. Just on a bigger stage…….”

    Devon wrote back, “HMM…. i have just the place …”

    Jesse responded, “one day soon we will be laughing……. U know the spot!!”

    Devon said in response, “testify my brother” oh I plan on it…… Ha! See ya s.”

    – After being arrested in Connecticut three times this week due to her boyfriend’s complaints of domestic violence, WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch asked for privacy from her Facebook friends as they resolve their issues.

    She wrote Saturday afternoon, “To everyone: NO ONE knows the real story of what happened this week, So please respect both Damien Darling and my privacy as we work through this unfortunate turn of events. Thank you.”

  • Devon Sets The Record Straight On His TNA Departure, WWE Rumors & More

    Monday Night Mayhem (“Your Home Of Wrestling Radio”):
    Hosted By The Big Mosh & “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent

    Devon Sets The Record Straight On His Official Status With iMPACT Wrestling/WWE Rumors, If The Feeling Has Sunk In That He Very Well Might Not Be Working In The Same Company With Bully Ray (Bubba Ray) For The First Time In Years, Why His Future (Which Will Not Include Retirement Just Yet) Will Be Determined By Faith, Whether Or Not The Thoughts Has Already Crossed His Mind About Returning To World Wrestling Entertainment, The Naysayers Who Believed That Singles Runs For Him And Bully Ray Would Not Be Possible In iMPACT Wrestling, What Irks Him About The Fans Who Compare The Singles Runs Of The Dudley Boyz In The WWE vs. TNA, Being Given The Opportunity To Perform As A Singles Competitor And To Be The TNA World Television Champion, Why He Credits Hulk Hogan And Eric Bischoff For The Recent Success He Had, What Talents He Enjoyed Working With In iMPACT Wrestling (And Those He Would Have Liked To Work With), The Team 3-D Wrestling Academy, His New Charity (Hope For Single Moms), His First Memories Of Meeting The Motor City Machine Guns Before Starting Their Feud Together, The Origins Of The HardCORE Justice Pay-Per-View In 2010, Whether There Was Actually Talk Of An “Extreme” Brand Within TNA, Those Fans Who Still Reminisce About Extreme Championship Wrestling Today, The Importance of Storytelling And Thinking Longevity In Getting Over In The Business, Scripted vs. Unscripted Promos, Why It’s Not A Matter Of “If, But When” The Dudley Boyz Are Hall Of Fame Bound, Plus Much More In His Exclusive Monday Night Mayhem Interview!

    Former 23-time World Tag Team Champion Devon was the featured guest on this week’s edition of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem. You can now feel The Mayhem every week only on the WrestleView Radio Network.

    Devon joined The Big Mosh, “The Chairman of the Board” Todd Vincent, and MNM’s National WWE Correspondent Jim Molineaux for his first post-TNA interview, a Monday Night Mayhem worldwide exclusive interview, which is now available for download on the WrestleView Radio Network:

    Devon/Monday Night Mayhem Interview (MP3 Streaming Audio):
    Wrestleviewradio.com/WVIP_Preview/mnm091112.mp3

    Interview highlights courtesy of Kahlil Thomas, MNM’s associate producer and official correspondent:

    Setting the record straight on his official status with TNA iMPACT Wrestling and why his future in professional wrestling will be determined by faith: “The deal was up as of August 28th (of this year), and I was still (World) Television Champion. It just so happened at that particular point in time, we were in the process of cutting a new deal, but we couldn’t cut it in time before the deadline. Alot of fans speculated different things, and rumors were running rampant. Safe to say, I have no ill feelings towards TNA at all. It’s just that we could not come to an agreement before the 28th, and the deal ran out. It is what it is. Where I’m going to go and is where God wants me to go. If faith leads me to stay in TNA, I’ll stay in TNA. If faith leads me to go to WWE, then I will go to WWE. I will go where God puts me, and I’ll leave it in his hands.”

    His first memories of his former tag team partner (Bully Ray/Brother Ray) meeting The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) before starting their feud together and the importance of storytelling & thinking longevity in getting over in the business: “Bubba (Bully Ray) and I were getting that from The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). I remember one of the first meetings between us a few years back, and I remembered them saying: ‘We didn’t kill ourselves. We had the people in the palm of our hands. It felt like we did nothing.’ That was one of the things Bubba and I tried to express to the younger guys. You don’t have to do a million and one things to get yourselves over. All you have to be able to do is tell the right story, and you’re be able to get over without killing yourself. You have to think longevity.”

    His thoughts on those fans who still reminisce about Extreme Championship Wrestling today, more than a decade after the promotion folded: “When fans come up to me and express their love of what we did back then in the old ECW, we touched a lot of people. We set off a revolution and something that was never done before. You got a little indy promotion that came out of South Philadelphia, in a Bingo Hall that nobody thought would last a year, let alone two or three,and then it just became the third most popular company in the wrestling business at the time. To hear those three little letters, it meant something.”

    Whether or not the thought has already crossed his mind about returning to the WWE: “I would be lying to you if I said going back to the WWE wasn’t a thought. It’s always a thought for anyone who’s ever been there and then left.”

    Much more is contained in Devon’s exclusive interview with Monday Night Mayhem, including his candid thoughts on if the feeling has sunk in that he very well might not be working in the same company with Bully Ray (Bubba Ray) for the first time in years, the naysayers who believed that singles runs for him and his former tag team partner would not be possible in iMPACT Wrestling, what irks him about the fans who compare the singles runs of The Dudley Boyz in the WWE vs. TNA, being given the opportunity to perform as a singles competitor and the TNA World Television Champion, why he credits Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff for the recent success he had, what talents he enjoyed worked work with in iMPACT Wrestling (and those he would have liked to have work with), the origins of the HardCORE Justice Pay-Per-View in 2010 and whether there was actually talk of an “extreme” brand within TNA, why he hasn’t thought about retirement just yet, not “if but when” The Dudley Boyz are Hall of Fame bound, scripted vs. unscripted promos, plus much more! Mayhem Nation: You can do your part and donate to Devon’s wonderful new charity, Hope for Single Moms. Send your check or money order to PO Box 561511 Rockledge, FL 32956. Follow Devon on Twitter (at www.Twitter.com/TestifyDevon) for more information. The new standard in professional wrestling schools is the Team 3-D Academy. If you think what it takes to become a professional wrestling, look no further than the Team 3-D Academy. Log on to Team3DAcademy.com for enrollment information, or e-mail their staff at Academy@Team3DAcademy.com. Serious inquires only.

  • Hulk Hogan Says TNA Screwed Up By Letting Devon Slip Away, Devon Responds

    Devon’s departure from TNA Wrestling two weeks ago due to his contract not being renewed came as shock to many employees since he well-liked and considered a model employee. Hulk Hogan is among those people.

    Sunday on Twitter, the legendary wrestler was asked about Devon returning to TNA for at least one night to drop the Television Championship and responded “I’m all over it.” He continued,:

    Hogan also posted a fan message stating:

    Devon responded to Hogan’s appraisal of him, tweeting:

  • Bully Ray Signs New TNA Contract, Devon Still Leaving

    After months of negotiating and venting publicly about the uncertainty of his future in pro wrestling, Bully Ray has re-signed with TNA Wrestling, according to PWInsider.com.

    The contract was reportedly signed this week and is a 2-year deal. Ray will remain on the active roster and will also continue as an agent behind the scenes, assisting with the production of TNA’s live events and television shows.

    Devon, however, is leaving TNA and the feeling is that the company really didn’t do the right thing by him. Devon has gotten himself into great shape and worked hard to get younger talent over, including Garrett Bischoff. He was also one of the most well-liked and respected members of the roster, which makes his departure even more surprising.

    Despite not being signed to the same wrestling promotion for the first time since 1996, Ray and Devon will continue to work together as the head trainer of their Team 3D Wrestling Academy in Florida.

  • General Manager Storyline Plans, Devon’s Chances Of Joining WWE, Superstars

    – WWE is currently running storylines where both RAW and SmackDown’s General Managers are having major problems with their jobs. AJ Lee’s angle is that she’s unstable and incompetent, while Booker T is being sued by one of his announcers. There is speculation that the General Managers being unable to handle their brands will lead to Vince McMahon firing them both and bringing in a big name to both shows.

    – Matches for today’s WWE Superstars include:

    * Layla vs. Natalya
    * US Champion Antonio Cesaro vs. Justin Gabriel
    * Damien Sandow vs. Alex Riley
    * Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth vs. Primo & Epico.

    – With Devon parting ways with TNA and expressing interest in returning to WWE, sources are not optimistic that he’ll get signed as a wrestler. WWE management was very fond of Devon back when he was one of the Dudley Boyz (more so than Bully Ray), but he has a much better chance of getting brought in as an agent or a trainer at developmental. Devon and Ray’s Team 3D wrestling academy has produced several promising young talents, so that will only help his chances of working behind the scenes.

    (Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Devon Continues To Tease WWE Return, McIntyre Injured, Punk DVD Screening

    – WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre noted in a Twitter Q&A prior to Monday’s RAW that he is injured and will be out of action for a couple of weeks. He did not specify the nature of the injury.

    – Matches taped prior to RAW for this week’s Superstars include Damien Sandow vs. Alex Riley and Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth vs. Primo & Epico.

    – WWE will be screening the new “CM Punk: Best in the World” documentary on October 7, 2012 (1-3PM) from The Portage Theatre in Chicago. CM Punk will be there to speak to the audience, as will several of the people who were interviewed for the DVD. Admission is free for the first 1,000 fans.

    – Devon re-tweeted several messages from fans over the weekend encouraging him to return to WWE. When asked if he would return, he replied:

    “where he [God] puts me is where im going to be”

    As we reported on Monday, Devon also tweeted a picture of himself in the gym wearing a “RAW Is WAR” t-shirt, another sign that he could be headed back to WWE.

  • Kurt Angle Working Injured, Devon Tweets Picture Wearing WWE Shirt & More

    – TNA star Kurt Angle has been working with a pulled hamstring. TNA booked 6-man tag matches over the weekend to take some of the workload off Angle.

    – Former WWE star Luke Gallows was on the road with TNA over the weekend and appeared as one of the masked members of Aces & Eights, so it’s believed he’s signed a TNA contract.

    – In another sign that Devon is done with TNA, he tweeted a picture of himself at the gym wearing a WWE “RAW Is War” t-shirt.

    It’s expected that TNA will be quietly eliminating Devon’s Television championship.

  • Devon Suggests He’s Leaving TNA Wrestling, Bully Ray On The Way Out Too?

    Devon, whose contract with TNA Wrestling is reportedly set to expire this week, suggested on Twitter Wednesday evening that he’s parting ways with the organization effective immediately. The TNA Television Champion wrote:

    https://twitter.com/testifydevon/status/240969814615666689https://twitter.com/testifydevon/status/240971632120832000

    It would appear that his departure is due to both parties being unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. He re-tweeted a message stating,

    Bully Ray, whose contract will also expire this week, suggested on Twitter that he will part ways with the organization in October at Bound For Glory, which takes place in Phoenix, Arizona.

  • Update On Bully Ray & Devon’s TNA Contracts Expiring, Eric Young Returning & More

    – TNA stars Bully Ray and Devon have yet to sign new contracts with TNA. Their current deals are set to expire very soon.

    – Eric Young will return to Impact Wrestling this week after shooting his new “Off the Hook” fishing show for Animal Planet. Young tweeted:

    “I’ll be on Impact this Thursday I have a lot to say so tune in”

    – Eric the Midget of Howard Stern fame is scheduled to join TNA as a regular pay-per-view analyst on the TNA Today Youtube series.

    – Here’s the latest episode of The List with Robbie E and Robbie T:

  • TNA Star To Co-Host International Television Show, Lacey Von Erich To Give Birth, Xplosion Match Result

    – Magnus will co-host the U.K.’s Strongest Man, TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced Thursday on Twitter. The program airs on Challenge, which airs TNA Wrestling programming, including Impact Wrestling and TNA Xplosion. Carter wrote, “Was excited to secure Magnus as co-host of the UK’s Strongest Man for @ChallengeTV! Looking forward to more exciting things in his future!”

    – Posting her first message on Twitter since October, former TNA Knockout Lacey Von Erich announced that she is pregnant and expecting any day now.

    “I’m tired of all the Lacey posers! Not sure why anyone try’s to be me. Just an update, I’m having another little boy! Due anyday!” the 26-year-old wrote.

    Von Erich, whose real name is Lacey Adkisson, left TNA Wrestling in October 2010 to pursue endeavors outside of wrestling.

    – Devon successfully defended the TNA Television Championship against Kazarian on this week’s episode of TNA Xplosion.

  • Bully Ray & Devon’s Contract Negotiations, Velvet Sky’s Future

    – TNA Knockout Velvet Sky likely will not be returning, despite company officials wanting her back.

    Sky will be reuniting with her former Beautiful People member, Angelina Love, at an upcoming indy show from Brooklyn, New York on 10/6 in a tag match against Maria Kanellis and Winter.

    – Bully Ray and Devon are currently in the midst of contract negotiations with TNA and PWInsider.com reports that the duo could be on their way out of the company. Ray has been handling most of the negotiations and he reportedly feels that TNA has not treated them with the respect they deserve.

    Bully Ray has been pushed as one of TNA’s top heels in recent months and has gotten himself in the best shape of his career. He has also been working behind the scenes as an agent.

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