– Two big matches were announced on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling for this month’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view:
* TNA World Hvt. Champion Jeff Hardy will square off against Bobby Roode and Austin Aries in a triple-threat elimination match at the Genesis PPV.
* Hernandez & Chavo Guerrero will defend the TNA Tag titles against Matt Morgan & Joey Ryan.
– TNA kicked of the X Division Contender’s tournament on Impact, with Christian York defeating Kid Kash to advance to the finals at Genesis. Next week on Impact, Kenny King faces Zema Ion, with the winner advancing to face Christian York at Genesis. The winner of the Christian York vs. King/Ion match at Genesis will go on to face Rob Van Dam for the X Division title later in the evening.
– After Sunday’s TNA Final Resolution went off the air, TNA officials came out and tended to Jeff Hardy and Bobby Roode while Aces & Eights celebrated in the ring. Jeff Hardy was helped to the back while Bobby Roode eventually got up and made his way up the entrance ramp. The show ended with Aces & Eights celebrating in the ring.
– TNA sent out the following material promoting January’s Genesis pay-per-view:
On Sunday, January 13, TNA Wrestling and Direct Auto Insurance present “Genesis” live on Pay-Per-View and online around the world at TNAOnDemand.com!
“Genesis” will take place from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida! The epic event will feature all of your favorite IMPACT WRESTLING Superstars including Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, Bobby Roode, Rob Van Dam, James Storm, Samoa Joe and many more!
TNA PPV events are available on InDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, TVN, Viewer’s Choice and many more Check your programming guide for times!
“Genesis” PPV Theme: CLOSE YOUR EYES | “Heavy Hearts” | VictoryRecords.
For a limited time, as a preview to this year’s big event, you can watch “Genesis 2011? for FREE at TNAOnDemand.com and YouTube!
– Ric Flair says he’ll be on stage to accept his second WWE Hall of Fame induction, but some people in the industry are speculating TNA has the legal right to sue WWE since they are using a contracted TNA performer to draw ticket sales and DVD sales for the Hall of Fame ceremony. There is still no word yet as to whether TNA will pursue any legal action, but it’s possible TNA could try to get a cash settlement out of WWE in order to use & promote Flair.
– TNA has confirmed that Hulk Hogan, Sting and Kurt Angle will be appearing at all of the company’s shows in England later this month, including the first-ever Impact from the UK.
– After the UK Impact tapings later this month, TNA has no plans to tape on the road at least through the end of May.
– The preliminary PPV buyrate for TNA Genesis is around 10-12,000 buys, which is on the high end of what TNA events usually do.
– Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey’s production company recently had a new sitcom picked up by Nick At Night. “Daddy’s Home” will star actor Scott Baio of “Charles In Charge” fame.
Don’t miss Thursday’s TNA IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c, featuring the aftermath of the “Genesis” Pay-Per-View as the road to the February “Against All Odds” begins! If you can’t watch it on Thursday night, make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don’t miss any of the Total Nonstop Action!
Here is a preview of Thursday’s broadcast:
– Bobby Roode is STILL the World Heavyweight Champion, having beaten “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy in controversial fashion at Sunday’s Genesis, earning a disqualification by attacking the referee! The World Champion told us he plans to open Thursday’s broadcast to discuss his PPV win over Hardy! HOWEVER, what will Sting have to say about what happened? Will the General Manager Sting deal with Roode and his actions?
– How will “Cowboy” James Storm react to losing to Kurt Angle at Genesis? Obviously, Storm will be hellbent on revenge after what went down at the PPV, with Angle taking the easy way out to beat his nemesis after a low blow and kick to the head! Will Storm unleash hell on Angle this Thursday night? Plus, is Kurt Angle now next in line for another shot at the World Title?
– Also at Genesis, “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan and Crimson retained the Tag Team Championship against Samoa Joe and Magnus – but the champs won’t get any rest! Morgan and Crimson are scheduled to compete this Thursday on IMPACT!
– Plus, sources tell us AJ Styles is coming to IMPACT and he wants answers from Kazarian about what he did last week! Also, will Eric Bischoff speak out concerning the return of his son, Garett Bischoff?
All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c!
The official YouTube account of Impact Wrestling has published a video of a surprised SoCal Val running in to Velvet Sky today outside the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida. Sky, who is not scheduled to compete at tonight’s Genesis pay-per-view event, says she is on a mission to find Sting.
“I need to find Sting. I am so determined to talk to Sting—I am sick and tired of what’s been going on in this Knockouts division,” she tells Val regarding her unexpected appearance.
“Someone needs to take a stand and if no one else is going to step up to the plate, it’s going to be me.”
She continues to Val, “If you want to know what it is that I have to talk to Sting about so desperately, watch the pay-per-view later—you’ll find out on the pay-per-view.”
Three matches have been announced for this Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Spike.
* In the main event, Jeff Hardy will team up with James Storm and Abyss to take on World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode, Kurt Angle, and Bully Ray.
* In tag team action, Knockouts Tag Team Champions Gail Kim and Madison Rayne will defend the straps against Mickie James and Traci Brooks.
* The finals of the Wild Card Tournament will be held to determine who challenges Matt Morgan and Crimson for the World Tag Team Championship at Genesis as AJ Styles and Kazarian take on Samoa Joe and Magnus.
World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode and Jeff Hardy will go face-to-face one last time before their match at Genesis.
Don’t miss Thursday’s TNA IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c, as the road to the January 8 “Genesis” Pay-Per-View event continues! If you can’t watch it on Thursday night, make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don’t miss any of the Total Nonstop Action!
Here is a preview of Thursday’s broadcast:
– The main event of the broadcast will feature Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle taking on Rob Van Dam
– The Knockouts Championship will be on the line as Gail Kim defends against Mickie James
– The Wild Card Tag Team Tournament continues with two semi-final matches:
Match 1: Eric Young & ODB vs. Samoa Joe & Magnus
Match 2: Abyss & Scott Steiner vs. AJ Styles & Kazarian
– In addition, it will be the final match in the Best-Of-3 Series between Anthony Neese and Zema Ion, with the winner earning a shot at the X Division Championship
– Also scheduled to appear are World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, IMPACT WRESTLING General Manager Sting, “Cowboy” James Storm and many more!
– Plus, more big news on the upcoming January 8 “Genesis” Pay-Per-View event
Don’t miss Thursday’s holiday TNA IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c, as the road to the January 8 “Genesis” Pay-Per-View event continues! If you can’t watch it on Thursday night, make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don’t miss any of the Total Nonstop Action!
Here is a preview of Thursday’s broadcast:
– How will IMPACT WRESTLING GM Sting react to what World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode did to him during this past week’s main event? At the end of the broadcast, Sting hit the ring to try to help Jeff Hardy, but Roode smashed Sting with the World Title! The rumor is that Sting will hand down punishment on the World Champ, but what does he have planned for Roode? Tune in and find out!
– The number-one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, will be on the huge broadcast as he prepares for his shot at the gold at “Genesis” against Roode! What roadblock will Roode try to put in Hardy’s way this week – and what will Sting have to say about it?
– The Wild Card Tag Team Tournament continues this Thursday with more first-round matches: “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles & Kazarian vs. Rob Van Dam & Christopher Daniels plus Eric Young & ODB vs. Shannon Moore of Ink Inc and Anarquia of Mexican America
– Also on IMPACT WRESTLING, the Best-Of-3 Series between Zema Ion and Anthony Neese continues, with the winner getting an X Division Title shot at the “Genesis” Pay-Per-View
– Plus, now that Karen Jarrett is gone from IMPACT WRESTLING, who will manage the Knockouts Division? Will the other Knockouts rise up against Knockouts Champion Gail Kim and Madison Rayne now that Karen is out of the picture? Don’t miss Thursday’s broadcast!
— ImpactWrestling.com has announced Jeff Hardy vs. Bully Ray for Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast.
The synopsis reads: “After beating Jeff Jarrett in the Steel Cage match at Sunday’s Pay-Per-View, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy is the NEW #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. He’ll get his shot at the upcoming “Genesis” event in January. However, Hardy won’t get any rest on Thursday, as he’ll face Bully Ray in one-on-one action!”
— Sarita survived a powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake that shook Mexico on Saturday.
The TNA Knockout wrote Sunday on Facebook, “I survived yesterday’s earthquake in Mexico City (6.7!) and made it safely into Orlando today. Hug somebody you love.”
— Eric Bischoff is scheduled for this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando, Florida night after missing Final Resolution due to business matters.
— Brooke Tessmacher participated in filming for a reality show pilot this past weekend in Dallas, Texas.
“Super long day shooting for the show. Not as easy as it looks!!!” she tweeted.
— Impact Wrestling is auctioning off the shirts the Knockouts wore for the holiday video promoting ShopTNA.com—Angelina Love, Brooke Tessmacher, Christy Hemme, Karen Jarrett, Madison Rayne, Mickie James, ODB, Rosita, Sarita, Tara, Traci Brooks, Velvet Sky and Winter.
TNA President Dixie Carter revealed on Twitter this week that the opening match of Sunday’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view will be X Division champion Jay Lethal defending against Kazarian.
Following Thursday’s iMPACT!, here’s a full preview for Sunday’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view:
#1 CONTENDERS MATCH: TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
“The Blueprint” Matt Morgan vs. Mr. Anderson
CHALLENGE MATCH
Rob Van Dam vs. Immortal’s Mystery Opponent
MMA MATCH:
Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett
TNA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The Motor City Machine Guns (c) vs. Beer Money
TNA KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Madison Rayne (c) vs. Mickie James
FORMER TAG TEAM PARTNERS BATTLE
Brother Ray vs. Brother Devon
TNA X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Jay Lethal (c) vs. Kazarian
TNA TELLEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Douglas Williams (c) vs. AJ Styles