Tag: Gunner

  • Gail Kim Comments On TNA Return, Matches Taped For Xplosion

    — Gail Kim, who returned to TNA Wrestling on Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling as a heel aligned with Knockouts VP Karen Jarrett and Madison Rayne, commented on the event.

    She wrote on Twitter, “Thanks every1 4 getting me trending worldwide!@karenjarrett I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship :)))

    “@MRayneTNA can’t forget the other piece of the puzzle some1 said the “A”team sounds about right.”

    — The following matches were taped Tuesday and Wednesday in Orlando, Florida for upcoming episodes of TNA Xplosion: Jesse Sorensen vs. Robbie E, Brooke Tessmacher vs. Madison Rayne, Eric Young vs. Rob Terry, Gunner vs. Kazarian.

    — Both James Storm and Gail Kim trended Thursday night on Twitter.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Edge, Mick Foley & Ric Flair To Appear At Shane Helms Benefit

    The following press release was issued regarding a fundraiser being held on behalf of former WWE talent Shane Helms this Wednesday at the Comedy Zone in Charlotte, North Carolina

    Don’t miss out on Mick Foley’s Hurricane Assist Comedy show. The show is a Fundraiser for a great cause. And with the purchase of a ticket you get to see Mick Foley’s stand-up comedy performance along with comedian J Derrell, and get to participate in a FREE meet and greet with the legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, The Rated R Superstar Edge, TNA star Gunner, LLUSA stars Reby Sky and Jayme Jameson, WCW star Lodi, Female Indy Sensation Amber O’Neal, the list keeps growing!!

    Former WWE and TNA star Mick Foley asked for fan help with ticket sales for the Shane Helms fundraising event that will be held at the Charlotte Comedy Zone in Charlotte, N.C. on October 5.

    “I originally saw this as a way for the wrestling community to help out one of our own during a time of need,” Foley said. “But a few weeks ago, Shane told me that he would like to take whatever money is raised and use it to produce an effective Public Service Announcement, which will likely help others avoid the pain and suffering, and loss of income that Shane had had to endure.

    “He admitted that having his livelihood taken away from him has been, and will continue to be a financial strain, but really felt strongly about using whatever funds were raised to help others.”

    Visit shanehelmscom.tumblr.com for more information.

  • Hogan To Make Major Announcement, Xplosion Matches Taped

    — Hulk Hogan stated this morning on Twitter that he will be making a ‘huge’ announcement at tonight’s Impact Wrestling taping (airdate September 29).

    He wrote, “Got a huge announcement tonight at the IMPACT Tapings. HH.”

    — The following matches were taped last night in Orlando, Florida for upcoming episodes of TNA Xplosion:

    * Eric Young defends the TNA Television Championship against Doug Williams

    * Alex Shelley vs. Gunner

    — Mickie James has an autograph signing scheduled for Pro Championship Wrestling in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, October 22. Visit www.pcwwrestling.net for more information.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • TNA Star Missing Impact Tapings, TNA Luring Fans With Food

    — Reigning TNA Television Champion Eric Young stated tonight on Twitter that he’s not scheduled for this week’s three-day set of Impact Wrestling tapings.

    Young wrote, “Monday night football here we go. I rather be at work but I don’t get to choose no EY on Impact for over three weeks sorry younglins.”

    — TNA Wrestling has a live event scheduled for Friday, November 4 at the Kellogg Arena Battle Creek, Michigan, with tickets going on sale Friday, September 23 at KelloggArena.com. All tickets to the event include all-you-can-eat popcorn, fountain soda, hot dogs, chips, water and nachos with cheese.

    — Gunner posted the following this evening on Twitter after making several disparaging remarks regarding the Internet Wrestling Community: “I never “lashed” out at fans! Fans are people who enjoy the show! Not try and put down a sport we all risk our bodys for!! Fans rule.”

  • TNA Star Lashes Out At Internet Fans, Homicide At No Surrender

    — Gunner lashed out at the Internet wrestling community on Twitter following last night’s No Surrender pay-per-view, writing, “Amazing job from all Impact talent tonite! No Surrender was a success! SUCK IT DIRT SHEETS AND FAT COMPUTER MARKS AT HOME.”

    He responded to criticism over his remarks this afternoon, writing, “So apparently the message boards are calling me an “egomaniac”! Ahhhh u guys are silly!! FAT COMPUTER MARKS…oooppss I did it again.”

    The ten-year veteran continued, “Good thing the so called message boards don’t really mean crap to me! My true fans are the ones who know we all bust our tails to entertain u all.”

    He then added, “We need to get FATCOMPUTERMARKS trending!”

    — Former X Division Champion Homicide was backstage visiting former colleagues last night at No Surrender. He parted ways with TNA in August 2010 after requesting his release from the organization.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Preview For Next Week’s Impact Wrestling – Jeff Hardy Returns

    Below is the official preview for next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling:

    Jeff Hardy returns Thursday on IMPACT WRESTLING At 9/8c on SpikeTV

    Don’t miss Thursday’s huge IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c, featuring the return of Jeff Hardy and a huge World Title match! Can’t watch IMPACT WRESTLING on Thursday night? Make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don’t miss any of the action.

    Here is a preview of Thursday’s broadcast:

    – Starting this Thursday, it’s two back-to-back weeks of “can’t miss” IMPACT WRESTLING broadcasts on SpikeTV!

    – All roads lead to Sting vs. Ric Flair next week (Sept 15), but this Thursday the World Heavyweight Title is on the line in the main event as Kurt Angle defends against Mr. Anderson, who cashes in his rematch clause

    – Plus, the “Final Four” superstars in the Bound For Glory Series go face-to-face – who will advance to the main event at Bound For Glory?

    – The British Invasion vs. Devon and The Pope to determine the #1 Contenders to the World Tag Team Championship

    – Eric Young defends the Television Championship against Robbie E

    – And what does Karen Jarrett have planned for the Knockouts Division? Will the new Knockouts Law rule the lovely ladies with an iron first?

  • Sting vs. Ric Flair Official, BFG Series “Final Four” Set

    — It was announced last night on Impact Wrestling that Sting will face Ric Flair two weeks from now on the September 15 show. A stipulation is in place where Sting will receive a match against Hulk Hogan if he wins, but must leave wrestling if Flair wins.

    — The “Final Four” wrestlers of the Bound For Glory Series concluded Thursday night on Impact Wrestling with Bully Ray ranked No. 1 with 49 points. He is followed by Robert Roode (42 points), Gunner (42 points) and James Storm (40 points). Ray will face Storm in a semi-final match at No Surrender while Roode will square off against Gunner. The Bound For Glory Series Finals takes place the same night and the winner will automatically be ranked the No. 1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

    Crimson, who obtained 50 points during the series, was officially scratched Thursday afternoon due to injuries he suffered from Samoa Joe last week.

    — Doug Williams turned 39 years old on Thursday.

  • Match Preview For Tonight’s Impact, Sting Heading To Mexico

    — Tonight on Impact Wrestling, Sting battles Kurt Angle for the World Heavyweight Championship with Hulk Hogan serving as special enforcer.

    Matches slated to air include:

    * AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels

    * Mickie James vs. Winter for the Women’s Knockout Championship

    * Gunner vs. Rob Van Dam in a Bound For Glory Series Match

    * Austin Aries vs. Brian Kendrick vs. Jesse Sorensen

    — Asistencia Asesoría y Administración officials have confirmed that Sting will be appearing on their Heroes Immortales show on Oct. 9 in Monterrey, Mexico. He will be participating in the promotion’s TNA invasion angle.

    — Mickie James turned 32 years old Wednesday while Jeff Hardy turned 34.

  • Matches Announced For Impact, MVP Takes Shot At TNA, More

    — TNA Wrestling has announced that Sting and Kurt Angle will sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Champion Match at Hardcore Justice on this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Plus, three Bound For Glory Series matches are scheduled: Samoa Joe vs. “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero; AJ Styles vs. Devon; Scott Steiner and Gunner vs. Rob Van Dam and Crimson.

    — MVP, who now competes overseas for New Japan Pro Wrestling after parting ways with World Wrestling Entertainment in December, was asked on Twitter about joining TNA Wrestling should he get homesick.

    Taking an apparent shot at the Nashville based organization, he responded, “I could never be THAT homesick!”

    — TNA Wrestling has announced live events for Friday, September 23 in Springfield, Illinois and Saturday, September 24 in Hammond, Indiana. Click here for full details.

  • Latest On Sarita Following Facial Paralysis, Turning Point Info

    — Sarita, who announced three weeks ago via Facebook that she had suffered facial paralysis, continued to wear a protective mask at this past weekend’s TNA Wrestling live events as well as last night’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida. Her condition, however, has improved in the meantime.

    Sarita is advertised to appear at this weekend’s live events in Texas since the organization is targeting the Hispanic demographic with Mexican America and Sangriento. She will also appear with AJ Styles at Direct Auto Insurance 6630 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    — TNA Wrestling’s annual Turning Point pay-per-view event is scheduled for November 13, 2011 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

    — Gunner and Murphy are advertised to appear at EAW Wrestle War V, which takes place Friday, August 26, 2011 at the National Guard Armory in Wentworth, North Carolina.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • Cage Match Advertised For Impact, Rayne Upset With Blogger

    — Kurt Angle will battle Mr. Anderson in a Cage Match on next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, according to ImpactWrestling.com.

    The Bound For Glory Series also continues with two singles matchups: Rob Van Dam vs Gunner and Bully Ray vs Crimson.

    — Madison Rayne sent a wrestling blogger a derogatory message via Twitter after reading his review of last week’s episode of Impact Wrestling in which he criticized her comedic match with Tara.

    “You sir, are a d*ckhead,” she wrote to Dustin Nichols of the Camel Clutch Blog. “Get a real job. =) that’s all!”

    The blogger doesn’t feel he wrote anything horribly offensive or vulgar regarding her match. He further explains the situation here and sends a message to the TNA Knockout.

  • *Spoilers* Impact Wrestling Taping Results For July 21, 2011

    Impact began with Sting coming to the ring for a promo. He talks about how insane he is. He calls out Bischoff and Hogan to come out. Kurt Angle comes out in his clown attire from last week and enters the ring. Angle says that he means no disrespect and says that it was him who saved Sting last week because it was the right thing to do. At Hardcore Justice their paths will cross again. Sting says he respects Angle. Angle says he wants to beat Sting since he never has. It has to be Angle because he has no other choice. Sting says they have a dilemma.

    Immortal’s music plays and out comes Ken Anderson and Bully Ray. Ray says it is Sting and Angle versus Anderson and Ray tonight.

    In a Bound for Glory Series Match, Rob Van Dam defeated Scott Steiner with a rollup.

    Mickie James came out for a promo and called out Velvet Sky. Mickie said she has watched Velvet get blamed for other wrestler’s problems. Mickie knows how it gets and its not good. Mickie wants to give Velvet her first knockouts championship shot tonight because Velvet has earned it and says that they are going to tear the roof off the Impact Zone.

    Angelina Love and Winter come out. Angelina says she and Winter are competitors and that Mickie and Velvet just need to go get a hotel room. Angelina says that no matter who wins tonight it won’t be long before the title is back around her waist. Winter insults both Mickie and Velvet for a bit before they go to the back.

    Backstage Sarita and Rosita are brawling with Tara and Miss Tessmacher. Madison Rayne brawls with Tara as well until referees have to break it up.

    Miss Tessmacher and Tara defeat Rosita and Sarita to become the new Knockouts Tag Champions. Tara and Tessmacher jumped Rosita and Sarita when they came out. Sarita was wrestling this match wearing a mask due to her recent facial injury. Tara had Sarita in the Widow’s Peak and Madison ran out while the ref was distracted and Madison tackled Tara. Tara and Miss Tessmacher were able to hit stereo finishers (Stratusfaction by Tessmacher and fireman’s carry into side slam by Tara) for the three count.

    In a Bound for Glory Series Match, Matt Morgan defeats AJ Styles, Gunner, and Samoa Joe to earn 10 points.

    They show an Eric Young video package with him going into a gas station looking for an opponent to defend his TV title against. He finds D’Lo Brown. D’Lo tells Eric this is a road Eric doesn’t want to go down. Eric rolls up D’Lo and counts the 3 himself and runs from D’Lo. Young gets away and D’Lo says “he didn’t even recognize me.”

    In an X Division title match, Brian Kendrick defeated Alex Shelley Shelley hit sliced bread on Kendrick on the apron. When Shelley put Kendrick back in the ring, Aries ran out and hit Shelley with the title and threw him back in the ring for the fall.

    Mexican America comes out for a promo. Anarquia comes out and calls what Tara and Tessmacher did earlier garbage. He says they are pissed off and when they are pissed off they kick ass. They call out Beer Money who enter the building and come face to face with Mexican America. James Storm tells them to do everyone a favor and leave the ring, the company, and go cut grass. Storm threatens to kick Anarquia’s teeth down his throat. Since they have been competing in the Bound for Glory Series, they came out to reintroduce themselves to everyone.

    Storm says they are the best, being four time tag team champions. Storm says they aren’t going to just beat them, they’re going to kick their asses for the people here, the people watching, and all the Mexcians that came before Mexican America that they are disgracing. At Hardcore Justice, Beer Money will beat them to retain the tag titles. Storm advises them to mark the day after the pay per view on their calendars because Mexican America is going to wake up with their Green Cards stuck straight up their asses. Roode tells then Sorry About your damn luck.

    The Knockouts Title Match between Velvet Sky and Mickie James never got to happen. Angelina Love and Winter attacked Mickie as she entered. Velvet tried to make the save. ODB and Jackie came out and attacked Velvet as Angelina and Winter bailed. Traci Brooks then came out for the save. Referees and security had to separate Traci, Mickie, and Velvet from Jackie and ODB. Cops came out and put handcuffs on Jackie and ODB and took them out of the Impact Zone.

    TNA World Champion Sting and Kurt Angle defeated Ken Anderson and Bully Ray when Angle pinned Anderson after an Angle Slam. Ray tried to stop Anderson from doing his usual intro because Ray wants to get in the ring and take care of business. Anderson did it anyway. At one point during the match Bischoff came out and said something on commentary.

    After the match, Angle and Sting shook hands and Angle pulled Sting in close before leaving the ring.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Poster For No Surrender PPV, BFG Series Wrestlers Featured

    The official Facebook page of Impact Wrestling has released the promotional poster for No Surrender, which takes place Sunday, September 11, 2011.

    The poster features the twelve wrestlers competing in the Bound For Glory Series: Crimson, Gunner, Matt Morgan, James Storm, Bully Ray, AJ Styles, Devon, Rob Van Dam, Scott Steiner, “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero, Samoa Joe and Bobby Roode.

    At No Surrender, the top four points leaders will vie for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship—to be received at Bound for Glory. It has not been determined whether a tournament or four-way match will be held.

    TNA No Surrender

  • Matches Announced For Impact, Homicide & Evans Not Backstage

    — Gunner stated on his Twitter account that he will face AJ Styles this Thursday on Impact Wrestling in a “Bound For Glory Series” match. He also said Samoa Joe will face Devon in the BFG Series.

    — Bob Ryder, Director of Talent Bookings and Travel for TNA Wrestling, refuted online reports via Twitter that Homicide and Jack Evans were backstage at yesterday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida.

    — TNA Wrestling performer Brooke Adams (a/k/a Miss Tessmacher) competed in the 15th Annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant last Saturday in Miami, Florida. Representing the Hooters restaurant in Kirby, Texas, she was one of 100 contestants. She did not finish in the top ten.

    — Kurt Angle will be on hand for an autograph signing this Saturday at the Wrestling Universe 34-29 Francis Lewis Blvd. Flushing, New York. Visit WrestlingUniverseOnline.com for more information.

  • Gunner Fires Back At Wrestling Fans, Alex Shelley Faces Okada

    — Gunner posted a diatribe on his Twitter account in response to wrestling fans criticizing Impact Wrestling’s “Wrestling Matters” initiative.

    “If ya shoot why don’t u realize first “wrestling matter” is the whole package! Promo’s, matches and everything!! It takes stories to build to good matches,” Gunner wrote. “I know everyone has opinions but don’t be an idiot!!

    “Wrestling is a whole new world than it used to be!! How about learning to cut a promo or do backstage SHIT before u shoot on a company.” He continued, “WWE and Impact both have promos and in ring segs for a reason…to BUILD to a match! Oh I got it, let’s just have random ass matches for no reason.

    “And there is Gunner’s 2 cents worth!!! Fools.”

    — Alex Shelley faces Okada in the first round of the TNA Xplosion Championship Challenge. To view the match, click here.

    — TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Mickie James and Winter have been announced for Legends of the Ring XIII, which takes place Saturday, October 8 at the Crowne Plaza in Monroe, New Jersey.

  • 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

  • Impact Wrestling Rating, Abyss & Sarita Heading To Puerto Rico

    — The June 16 episode of Impact Wrestling scored a 1.25 cable rating after drawing two consecutive below average numbers against the NBA Finals.

    It was the program’s highest rating since May 17. It was also the second-highest-rated episode since March 17.

    The show averaged 1,766,000 viewers over the course of two hours.

    — It was reported earlier that 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. TNA X Division Champion Abyss and TNA Knockout Tag Team Champion Sarita are also scheduled to appear.

    — Gunner is scheduled to appear on Got Game tonight at 10:30 p.m. EST on FOX-18 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    sources: Pro Wrestling Torch, PWInsider.com

  • Match Preview For Tonight’s Impact, Xion Backstage At Impact

    — Matches announced for tonight’s Impact Wrestling broadcast include Hernandez of Mexican American vs. Devon, plus the Knockouts Tag Team Championship will be on the line as Rosita and Sarita defend the gold against Velvet Sky and Ms. Tessmacher. Other matches scheduled to take place include:

    * TNA World Heavyweight Champion Mr. Anderson vs. Gunner

    * Rob Van Dam vs. Samoa Joe

    * Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Kid Kash

    — Independent wrestler Shima Xion was backstage at Tuesday’s Impact Wrestling tapings.

    — Mick Foley has been announced for Legends of the Ring XIII, which takes place October 8 at the Crowne Plaza in Monroe, New Jersey.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • More Wrestlers Announced For BFG Series, Gunner and Murphy

    — On tomorrow night’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Spike, the first-ever “Bound For Glory Series” will be officially announced. There will be twelve Superstars participating in the competition, all leading to the Bound For Glory pay-per-view event in October.

    Matt Morgan, Brother Devon and Scott Steiner were announced today for the competition.

    Nine of the twelve wrestlers in the Series have been announced thus far. The first six wrestlers announced were Rob Van Dam, AJ Styles, Gunner, Bully Ray, Crimson and James Storm.

    — The Impact Wrestling website has published separate bio pages for Gunner and Murphy. They were previously grouped together as a tag team.

    — TNA World Heavyweight Champion Mr. Anderson and WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch are advertised for an appearance at K & M All Star Sports in Waterford, Connecticut on Saturday, July 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit www.kmallstarsports.net for more information.

  • TNA To Make Films?, Anderson’s Reaction To Packers Win, More

    — Kurt Angle noted today on Twitter that his low-budget film production company North Shore Pictures is in discussions with TNA Wrestling to produce films.

    “My production co. Is talking to TNA to make TNA Films,” he said. It feels like a wonderful bond btween TNA and NS productions.

    “Great movies.”

    — TNA World Heavyweight Champion and Wisconsin native Mr. Anderson posted video of his reaction to the Green Bay Packers winning Super Bowl XLV.

    — TNA Superstar Gunner has changed his Twitter handle to twitter.com/TNA_GUNNER.

  • Hogan & Bischoff Take Paycuts, Impact Rating Breakdown, More

    — Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff have accepted pay cuts with TNA Wrestling, reports SLAM! Wrestling. Both are on the last year of their respective contracts with the organization, which will conclude at the end of the year.

    — Last Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT!, scored a 1.25 cable rating, the program’s highest mark since October 14, the show after Bound For Glory. The program garnered 1,733,000 viewers over the course of two hours.

    Segment-by-segment numbers are as follows: Beer Money, Inc. vs. Motor City Machine Guns lost 138,000 viewers. “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero and Samoa Joe facing off lost 42,000 viewers. A backstage segment with AJ Styles lost 69,000 viewers. The segment involving Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett, plus Angelina Love and Winter defending the Knockouts Tag Team Championship against Madison Rayne and Tara gained 83,000 viewers. A match pitting Abyss against Matt Morgan lost 55,000 viewers. The first portion of the Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson and Rob Van Dam match lost 249,000 viewers, lowering the rating to 1.07. The conclusion of the match and aftermath rebounded to 1.16, and thus the start-to-finish loss was 125,000 viewers overall.

    — Gunner and Murphy have been added to TNAWrestling.com’s roster page. The duo debuted in June 2009 as the company’s on-air security and were given official names in July 2010.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter