– We’ve got an update on the former ECW stars that will be appearing at TNA’s upcoming “Hardcore Justice” pay-per-view, which will be a [another[ special “farewell ECW” show.

At this time, the wrestlers confirmed to appear are Jerry Lynn (who announced on his website that he’ll be fighting TNA Champion Rob Van Dam in the main event), 2 Cold Scorpio, Sandman, Sabu, Johnny Swinger and Bill Alphonso.

It’s confirmed that Lance Storm, Tajiri, Super Crazy and Amish Roadkill will not be appearing.

Former ECW stars who are currently working in TNA scheduled to appear include Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer, Team 3D, Mick Foley, Raven, Rhino, Stevie Richards, Al Snow, and Simon Diamond.

Stars from the original ECW that are still active in wrestling include Shane Douglas, Terry Funk, Justin Credible, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney, The Blue Meanie, CW Anderson, Danny Doring, Kid Kash, Guido, Spike Dudley and Steve Corino.

– TNA President Dixie Carter wrote the following on Twitter over the weekend regarding the PPV:

“HardCORE Justice pay-per-view card looks amazing. Not sure who Tommy is going to announce. Stay tuned.”

(source: www.prowrestling.net)

— It has been confirmed that the main event of next month’s Hard Justice will feature TNA World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn. It is unknown at this time whether the title will be on the line.

— While Tommy Dreamer has been contacting ECW alumni to work Hard Justice, Director of Talent Relations Terry Taylor has handled the financial negotiations. The rumored payoff for non-contracted performers is said to range from $500 to $1,000.

— TNA officials have discussed the possibility of holding select house show events featuring former ECW talent in markets where the defunct promotion was most popular. The feeling amongst those pushing for it is that the ECW alumni will work cheap, thus resulting in a profitable venture for the company. However, it doesn’t appear that officials have mentioned the venture to those contacted for Hard Justice.

— TNA Wrestling officials have discussed using former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Justin Credible at next month’s Hard Justice pay-per-view, reports the Pro Wrestling Torch. However, it has not been confirmed that he will be working the show, or if he has even been contacted to appear.

Credible briefly appeared with TNA in 2003, forming a stable with several other ECW alumni and reviving his feud with Jerry Lynn.

— TNA Wrestling officials have declined signing Washington D.C. based independent women’s wrestler Mia Yim to a contract following her tryout match with Taylor Wilde before an iMPACT! television taping last month. The reason cited was that there were no open spots for her in the company’s Knockouts division.

“No open spots for me at TNA,” Yim wrote on her Twitter account. “It’s ok, keep an eye out for me because I am just getting started.…Who knows what will happen in the future.”

— A number of wrestling personalities were on hand for the 5th Annual NPC Bill Grant Bodybuilding & Figure Classic held in Allentown, Pennsylvania over the weekend including TNA wrestler Rob Terry, Alicia Webb (a/k/a Ryan Shamrock), April Hunter and JD Michaels.

— Johnny Swinger will be appearing at next month’s Hard Justice pay-per-view and is expected to reunite with former tag team partner Simon Diamond in a tag match, reports the Pro Wrestling Torch.

Diamond and Swinger were most notably seen in ECW as well as TNA Wrestling. During their time in ECW, they were managed by Dawn Marie. The duo have won both the NWA World Tag Team Championship and the MPW Tag Team Championship.

— Wrestling fans have a golden opportunity to meet Chelsea as the TNA Knockout will be making her first solo public appearance on Sunday, August 15, 2010 in New Milford, Connecticut at the Cruzin’ New Milford 4th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show. To purchase advanced tickets, VIP packages and exclusive limited edition items, visit www.revolutionarypromotions.com.

— New TNA live events have been announced for September 10-12 in Ohio and Windsor, Ontario. Appearing live and in person will be Kurt Angle, Mr. Anderson, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, The Motorcity Machine Guns, Jeff Jarrett and many more. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Specific event information can be found here.

— Apparently playing off WWE’s one night reunion show five years ago for ECW alumni, One Night Stand, TNA Wrestling is promoting its own reunion show as Hard Justice: One Last Stand. There is a commercial running on cable and satellite providers promoting the event as such. The commercial features TNA footage of ECW alumni such as New Jack, Raven and The Sandman. Furthermore, an audible “ECW!” chant is heard at one point during the commercial. Years ago when Shane Douglas ran the ECW reunion show Hardcore Homecoming, WWE’s legal team demanded they edit out the fans’ “ECW!” chants off the DVD release.

— The conclusion to last Thursday’s iMPACT! was heavily edited. While nothing major was cut, the segment went far longer than what was broadcast.

— As reported earlier, last Thursday’s episode of iMPACT! scored a 1.09 cable rating, with 1.44 million viewers. The rating stayed steady throughout the show as it drew quarters hours of 0.96, 1.04, 1.14, 1.11, 1.16, 1.12, 1.08 and 1.09. The show did a 0.72 in Males 18-49 and 0.51 in Males 18-34.

(source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

— Initial plans for Hard Justice called for the event to be headlined by a TNA vs. “ECW” bout. Officials have since decided to make the event an “all-ECW” show similar to WWE’s One Night Stand in 2005. Wrestlers from the original ECW are being contacted and major TNA stars such as AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Ric Flair are not currently scheduled to appear on the show. Hard Justice is largely being put together by Tommy Dreamer.

— The Suicide character has been brought back since TNA has its action figure coming out. The character is being portrayed by Kiyoshi (Akira Raijin).

— Tomko is out of action due to an ankle injury.

— TNA has announced that the Victory Road pay-per-view event will take place on July 11. Meanwhile, Hard Justice will be held on Aug. 8. Both shows will take place at the Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida.

— Angelina Love is auctioning off a bikini worn on a fall 2008 episode of iMPACT! during the first ever “Beautiful People Beauty Pageant.” You can view the auction here, which ends today.

— You can follow TNA newcomer Rosie Lottalove on Twitter.com here.

— This past Wednesday, Velvet Sky turned 29 years old while AJ Styles turned 32.