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  • Magnus Speaks On Dixie Carter Noticing His Talent, Looking Up To Angle/Sting/Hogan

    The following are highlights from a recent interview with TNA Impact Wrestling star Magnus:

    On talents he looked up to before getting into the business: “I looked up to Kurt in particular when I decided to be a pro wrestler, and Sting and Hulk Hogan are both characters that captured my imaginations as a kid, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be working alongside them by the time I made it to a high enough level.”

    “I always dreamed of wrestling Kurt Angle, but even that was a pipe dream. So the fact that I’ve wrestled Sting and Kurt and appeared with Hulk is still surreal to me and means so much. But then to hear them publicly endorse me is one of the most gratifying feelings I have ever had. Sting was the first major name to speak up for me, and Kurt has been a supporter of mine for a long time. He’s a wonderful guy and I am so appreciative of all he has done for me and the business.”

    On Dixie Carter seeing something in him early on: “Dixie saw something in me before anyone else, so in terms of how things are going for me now, I’m proud of myself and forever grateful for her for her support. I was determined not to let her down. Anytime someone takes a chance with me, I will do my absolute best to return on that faith. It was the same thing when Richard Woolfe [the former head of Sky 1] saw something in me for Gladiators that the other producers did not. And it will be the same for anyone else that sees something in me: I’ll deliver.”

    Check out the complete interview online at Mirror.co.uk.

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  • Viewership For Thursday’s Impact Wrestling; Dixie Carter Playing Up Heel Character

    -The Thursday, September 19th taped edition of TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV drew 1.332 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research, for the show which featured the start of Dixie Carter’s heel turn in the main event.

    The 1.332 final draw marks a decrease from last week’s live “No Surrender” edition of the show, which drew 1.389 million viewers.

    We should have the final rating up for this week’s Impact Wrestling show later today.

    -Speaking of Dixie’s heel turn, she has started playing up the character on her official Twitter account already, posting the following tweets today:

    So @AJStylesOrg, you wanted to #AskDixie in public? You saw who is in control. #LightsOut

    So, #AskDixie how she slept last night…better than I remember in a long time. Wonder why??

    Follow Dixie on Twitter @TNADixie.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • NFL Players Backstage At TNA TV Tapings, Dixie Carter Tweets Photo

    -Members of the NFL’s St. Louis Rams were backstage at the TNA Impact Wrestling television tapings on Thursday night. The players apparently presented wrestling legend and TNA Hall Of Famer Steve “Sting” Borden with a personalized Rams football jersey.

    -Dixie Carter acknowledged the NFL players being backstage at the TNA Impact Wrestling tapings on Thursday, with a photo included, in the following tweet posted on her official Twitter account on Sunday afternoon:

    Good luck to my buddy Brian Schottenheimer & @StLouisRams today. Thx to the players who came to #ImpactLIVE Thurs http://twitpic.com/ddmzqd

    TNA BOUND FOR GLORY SPOILERS

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

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

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

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

    TNA BOUND FOR GLORY SPOILERS

  • TNA Announcers Watch NFL During Impact Wrestling, Dixie Carter Note

    -The father-in-law of Dixie Carter and husband Serg passed away this week.

    -Apparently during this week’s TNA Impact Wrestling tapings, Mike Tenay and Tazz had two monitors at their announce desk. One was for the Impact Wrestling show, while the other had an NFL game playing. There is actual photo proof of this floating around the internet somewhere.

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    [Credit: F4WOnline.com]

  • Dixie Carter Confirms “Countdown To Bound For Glory” On Spike TV On 10/20

    TNA Impact Wrestling president Dixie Carter recently revealed in a new tweet on her official Twitter account that Spike TV will be airing a one-hour countdown special to hype TNA’s “Bound For Glory” pay-per-view on October 20th.

    The “Countdown To Bound For Glory” will air on Spike TV live on Sunday, October 20th, one hour prior to the start of the actual pay-per-view itself.

    Dixie Carter wrote:

    “Happy to announce “Countdown to Bound for Glory” will air live on @SpikeTV one hour before the PPV event on Oct 20th!”

    TNA BOUND FOR GLORY NEWS & SPOILERS

  • Kurt Angle, Hulk Hogan, Dixie Carter & More TNA Stars Remember 9/11

    -TNA Impact Wrestling president Dixie Carter posted her 9/11 remembrance on Twitter today. Dixie wrote:

    Today will always be a day of rememberance.Thoughts & prayers are w/all affected by #September11, especially @TheaTrinidadTMT #NeverForget

    -TNA Impact Wrestling star Hulk Hogan also tweeted about the 9/11 tragedy, writing:

    9/11 Prayers for our nation,families and friends,we will never forget. HH

    -TNA’s Kurt Angle tweeted this one:

    To All Who Died and Were Affected from 9/11. It’s Patriot Day. My Prayers Are With You!

    -TNA’s Bully Ray tweeted this one:

    To the #NYPD, #FDNY and all who gave or lost on 9/11…WE SALUTE YOU. To the #2MBikers in DC…STAY HARDCORE!

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  • TNA Announces Impact Wrestling Debut In Philadelphia On 12/27

    TNA Impact Wrestling president Dixie Carter recently revealed the company’s plans to run Impact Wrestling on Spike TV for the first time from the Philadelphia market.

    In a new tweet posted on her official Twitter account, Dixie wrote:

    “1st-ever @Impactwrestling TV from Philadelphia, PA on Fri 12/27 at the Liacouras Center! Tix on-sale Fri 9/13 10am http://comcasttix.com”

    Follow Dixie Carter on Twitter @TNADixie.

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  • Brooke Hogan/TNA, TNA’s Knockout Of The Month, Dixie Carter Note, More

    -TNA president Dixie Carter recently posted a tweet informing their UK fans on how to get Fan InterAction tickets. Dixie wrote:

    UK FANS: Here’s the link so that you can buy Fan InterAction tickets ONE hour early. Get them at 8am tomorrow from http://bit.ly/18wlxm9

    -Former TNA Impact Wrestling star Brooke Hogan has officially been removed from the company website’s roster page.

    -TNA has named Gail Kim their newest “Knockout of the Month.” The company tweeted the following:

    Congrats to out September Knockout of the Month: @gailkimITSME!

    Check out the brand new pics!

    https://impactwrestling.com/news/item/4999-September-Knockout-of-the-Month-Gail-Kim

    -Gail Kim herself commented on the Knockout of the Month honors on Twitter, writing:

    Check out more photos like these from the sept. KOTM photoshoot pic.twitter.com/qiRzBTVPku

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

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

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

     

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

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Dixie Carter Speaks On Recent TNA Firings, Signing Too Many MMA Stars, Bully Ray

    The following are highlights from TNA Impact Wrestling president Dixie Carter’s recent interview with The Ministry Of Slam:

    On criticism over signing too many MMA fighters to TNA deals: “I’ve gotten criticism for bringing these guys in but when you’re looking for talent and there’s only two teams, where do you go to get your star players from? You’re going to mostly look to each other and then every once in a while, you’ve got to build your own talent which takes a lot of time.

    So here are two guys that are major superstars. Both come from wrestling backgrounds, and both are training their butts off right now to be in the ring. I think it’s a great way of trying to find some superstar talent and not having to take so many years to try to grow somebody’s stardom. Both of these guys are so well-known and they love professional wrestling. They’re committed and they’re training, and I’m excited for people to see their potential. I think it’s a great way of looking for new talent, and talent that have never been seen before in our world.”

    On recent TNA talent releases: “Well, I think the fact that you let talent go is not any indication whatsoever of any problems. I think part of our problem is that we didn’t turn the roster often enough. We only have one show so if we don’t have people on the show all the time. we are not in the position to have them sitting at home and being paid and not working. I think we have to get some more programming.

    We have to be able to do that to where we can shift and make talent appear fresh, but going to another show versus sitting people at home. I think it’s been a long time coming. I know that our competitor lets people go constantly. We had not done it in a long time, and I think because we had not done it in a long time, that it raised some eyebrows.

    It’s time for us to bring in some new faces, and we’ve got some exciting faces that will be appearing in the next several months. It’ll freshen things up somewhat. It’ll freshen up the people who are still on the roster and it’ll give the fans new and unique matches that they’ve never seen before. Like always, I’m sure some of the people that are no longer with us will return at some point – I’m hopeful for that. I think it’s a good healthy state of where we’re going and how we need to grow.”

    On Bully Ray and the Aces & 8’s: “Bully Ray in my opinion has really stepped up and become a formidable singles champion. He’s done outstanding work. A lot of the young guys have come along under the Aces & Eights banner very quickly. I love the reformation of the Main Event Mafia; I love the younger members in there stepping up to represent our company. I think there’s going to be some interesting TV in the coming weeks.”

    Check out the complete interview online at MinistryOfSlam.com.

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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

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  • Backstage TNA News: Dixie Carter Not At Taping, Magnus Update, Devon

    -TNA president Dixie Carter was not in attendance at the TNA Impact Wrestling television tapings this week. She is, however, expected to be at the next taping on September 12th.

    -Magnus, who was pulled from the live Impact Wrestling on Thursday due to the travel time he needed to return from the UK after getting his new work visa, was actually backstage during most of the first live show. He arrived in Cleveland sooner than expected, and was used during the taping for next week’s Impact Wrestling broadcast.

    -Devon’s official deal with TNA Impact Wrestling is set to expire in October.

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    [Credit: PWInsider.com]

  • Dixie Carter Video Interview: Cutting Back On PPVs, TNA Gut Check TV Series?

    SESCOOPS.COM reader Joell Allen from Suplex Media sent along the following:

    We interviewed Dixie Carter for a video interview for WHM (Australian magazine) and Suplex Media. The video of the interviewed hasn’t been released yet.

    Here are some of the topics discussed:

    – Possible Australian Gutcheck/Bootcamp TV series
    – Why TNA went from 12 PPV’s to 4 PPV
    – Her reason and current thoughts of IMPACT WRESTLING on the road every other week
    – How British Bootcamp came to fruition
    – Where is Rockstar Spud
    – The relationship between TNA and OVW
    – Favourite homegrown stars
    – Why the UK is such a big deal to the companies calendar year
    – Talks about a second season of British Bootcamp
    AND PLENTY MORE
    RUN TIME – 17mins 01secs

    Check out the interview online at Blip.tv.

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  • Dixie Carter Presents Wrestler With A TNA Contract, Where Is Sam Shaw?, Mickie James In Canada

    – The official YouTube account of TNA Wrestling has released footage of Dixie Carter presenting the individual who portrays X Division Champion Manik, TJ Perkins, with an official TNA Wrestling contract.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZe-zIk1Aq8

    – Sam Shaw, who has not appeared on TNA Wrestling programming since June at Slammiversary, has not returned to the promotion’s Louisville, Kentucky based developmental league Ohio Valley Wrestling—he was assigned there late last year after being awarded a contract through “Gut Check.” According to his Twitter account, he is currently residing in Florida and appearing for various independent groups during his hiatus.

    – Mickie James has been announced to appear at Hammer Town Comic Con at the Hamilton Convention Centre 1 Summers Lane Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, taking place on Saturday, October 5.

    (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • VIDEO: Mickie James Explains Why She Left WWE, What Led To Her Signing With TNA

    TNA Knockout Mickie James recently sat down with the folks at Wrestle Talk TV for the latest edition of their online “Wrestle Talk TV Extra UK” program.

    In this edition of the show, James talked to host Patrick Lennon about her decision to finally leave WWE, as well as the effects the road schedule with that company had on her personal and professional life.

    Additionally, the current TNA Knockouts Champion talked in-depth about her decision to sign with Dixie Carter and TNA Impact Wrestling.

    You can watch Mickie’s appearance on the show below:

    http://youtu.be/YDODIyM3zuw

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  • TNA’s Explanation Of Kurt Angle’s Absence, TNA No Surrender Announced For September 12th

    -As seen on the TNA Hardcore Justice edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV on Thursday night, TNA President Dixie Carter addressed the Kurt Angle situation live in the ring before the fans in Norfolk, Virginia. Carter came to the ring, and simply explained the situation as a shoot, informing fans that Kurt Angle was currently in rehab and would not be able to participate in the Main Event Mafia vs. Aces & 8’s five-on-five match as advertised. She noted that the match would be pushed until next week’s edition of Impact Wrestling, leaving the Main Event Mafia a week to find a suitable replacement. She also talked about how Angle had the full support of herself and the rest of the TNA Impact Wrestling company. Additionally, Carter said there is no specific timetable in terms of a television return for Angle.

    -TNA announced the next Impact Wrestling special, which will be a “No Surrender” themed edition of the show. The TNA No Surrender edition of Impact Wrestling is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 12th and will feature the Final Four of the Bound For Glory Series tournament to determine who will challenge for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at the Bound For Glory pay-per-view in October.

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  • Breaking News: TNA Announces Postponement Of Hardcore Justice Main Event

    TNA president Dixie Carter revealed in a new tweet posted on her official Twitter account on Monday the postponement of the scheduled main event for the Hardcore Justice edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV this Thursday.

    Originally scheduled was a five-on-five main event, featuring five members of the Main Event Mafia group challenging five members of the Aces & 8’s. The stipulation was whoever took the pinfall in the match would be forced to leave TNA for good.

    Carter noted that “after meeting with Hulk Hogan,” the match has been postponed until the August 22nd edition of Impact Wrestling.

    The 8/22 edition of Impact Wrestling will be taped following the live airing of the Hardcore Justice themed show on Thursday.

    Dixie’s official tweet read:

    “After meeting with @HulkHogan, due to circumstances beyond our control – @TheAcesAnd8s vs. Mafia 5 on 5 match is delayed until 8/22 Impact.”

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  • Dixie Carter Q&A: Great Muta, Monty Brown, UK PPV & More

    TNA President Dixie Carter has posted her second batch of Q&A’s from the #AskDixie Twitter campaign, which you can read at ImpactWrestling.com. Here are some highlights of what she said about:

    Fans On The West Coast Having To Watch TNA On 3 Hour Delay: Most TV networks run a “West Coast Feed” to compensate for the time zone changes with their prime time programming. Although there is no way to change that, we watch the #IMPACTLive twitter responses from both feeds.

    A UK PPV: “Would love this, but I always say I want more people to be able to see the great UK audiences worldwide on Impact vs how many would see it on a PPV platform. But we will definitely have a PPV there one day.”

    Monty Brown Returning To TNA: “Monty Brown is still one of my favorite TNA stars from our early days. He was able to transition from the NFL to the ring and showed good charisma. Monty is now retired and currently lives in Michigan.”

    Great Muta In TNA: “It was wonderful to have Muta visit last week at our TNA offices in Nashville. There are a lot of exciting business opportunities in Japan, and some incredible talent as well that I’d love to showcase on Impact. We have a great home on Nippon Television G+ Sports every Saturday night and hope to bring IMPACT to Japan in the future.”

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  • Dixie Carter Confirms Kurt Angle Has Checked Himself Into Rehab

    As reported during the weekend here on the site, TNA Impact Wrestling star and Main Event Mafia member Kurt Angle was arrested for DWI. This marked the fourth alcohol-related arrest for Angle in the past six years.

    Following the arrest, Angle wrote on Twitter that he was going to check himself into the appropriate rehabilitation facility. After he made the rehab announcement, TNA President Dixie Carter followed up by claiming Angle had the support of both herself and TNA.

    TNA President Dixie Carter posted a new tweet on Monday that noted Angle has officially entered a rehab facility.

    Dixie wrote the following:

    “”Today, Kurt Angle entered a rehab facility. As a cherished member of the TNA family, we support his decision and wish him strength through this difficult, important recovery process.”

    Follow Dixie Carter on Twitter @TNADixie.

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  • Dixie Carter Comments On Kurt Angle’s Arrest, Decision To Check Into Rehab

    TNA president Dixie Carter recently took to Twitter to post her reaction to the news that Impact Wrestling star Kurt Angle was arrested for DWI in Texas on Friday morning following the TNA Impact Wrestling television tapings in Texas on Thursday evening.

    Following the arrest, Angle revealed on Twitter that he was going to check himself into the proper rehabilitation center. Angle also noted that TNA has been nothing but supportive as he continues to battle his own personal issues.

    Dixie Carter wrote the following on Twitter late Friday evening:

    “The TNA Family is very supportive of the steps @RealKurtAngle is taking in his recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.”

    Follow Dixie Carter on Twitter @TNADixie.

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  • Dixie Carter Q&A: Goldberg/TNA, Signing So Many MMA Stars, New Video Game

    TNA president Dixie Carter recently took part in another Q&A with wrestling fans. Below are some highlights:

    On her reaction to receiving so many negative questions: “I have no problem with negative comments or constructive criticism, but the outrageous posts and bad language are a totally a different thing … especially with so many children paying attention on social media.”

    On whether or not she forces talent to tweet about other talents’ projects: ” It’s very important for TNA talent to support each other and their individual separate projects outside of wrestling. They’ve supported EY with his Animal Planet show, Mickie James with her music, Gail Kim with her wedding TV special, etc. I think it’s great that we all support each other!”

    On criticism that signing Rampage overshadowed King Mo in TNA: “We underestimated how long it would take Mo to recover from the complications he had following surgery. By the time he was cleared to wrestle, he had to start training for his upcoming fights. Rampage will fight a few major PPV events for Bellator, while King Mo is fighting more frequently in the tournaments. Hopefully, Mo will start training again right after his title fight, and we will see him in the ring soon.”

    On complaints that TNA is signing too many MMA fighters: “People forget that King Mo is a wrestler, first and foremost. He won multiple medals (several gold medals) in The World Cup, Pan American Championships and US Championships, and a Division I All American. Rampage began his career as a wrestler, too. Rampage is a film star — both have big personalities, successful MMA careers and substantial national media attention within the sports world. They’ve never worked for our competitor , and they both want to do whatever it takes to dominate professional wrestling. I’m open to anyone who fits that bill. And, the fact that Bellator CEO Björn Rebney and I can work together and cross-promote is a great added benefit for Impact exposure outside of wrestling.”

    On whether or not TNA scouts international talent: “Absolutely! As a matter of fact, right now we are looking closely at several wrestlers to be on IMPACT from countries that have never been represented on the show before. Stay tuned!”

    On fan interaction at the upcoming UK Tour: “Our UK promoters will announce details for Fan InterAction this month, and you will hear from me beforehand on ways to get a jump on being the first to purchase tickets.”

    On another TNA game and if the company will ever sign Bill Goldberg: “I hope so! Our first game sold over one million copies worldwide. We are hopeful we’ll find the right partner for another video game soon. And regarding Bill, he is a great talent. We would love to work with him one day.”

    Check out more from the Dixie Carter Q&A online at ImpactWrestling.com.

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  • Dixie Carter On King Mo’s MMA Victory, Rampage vs. Tito Ortiz, New TV Deal

    TNA president Dixie Carter recently posted a number of noteworthy tweets on her official Twitter account.

    First up, Dixie tweeted a congratulatory message to Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal on his third round TKO victory over Jacob Noe at the Bellator event on Spike TV on Wednesday evening. Dixie tweeted:

    “Way to go @KingMoFH. Great job!! Proud!!!”

    After hearing Mo reference wrestling in his post-fight interview in the cage, Dixie followed up with this tweet moments later:

    “Love @KingMoFH in the ring after a big win talking about WRESTLING and how important it is to him. Very classy win.”

    Later on in the evening, Bellator announced a Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Tito Ortiz PPV fight for November 2nd. With Rampage being a part-time TNA employee as well, Dixie showed her support with the following message, which was tweeted shortly after the announcement was made on Spike TV:

    “Oh yea. Great call. @Rampage4Real vs @titoortiz. Gonna be a great fight. Congrats @BjornRebney and @SpikeTV!!!”

    And finally, TNA announced a new international television deal today via an official press release. Dixie commented on the new SONY SIX TV deal with the following tweet:

    “Happy to announce we have signed a new television deal with SONY SIX, India’s premier sports entertainment channel!”

    Follow TNA president Dixie Carter on Twitter @TNADixie.

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