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  • Spoiler: James Storm Apparently Done With Impact Wrestling

    Spoiler: James Storm Apparently Done With Impact Wrestling

    It appears that after the likes of Magnus and Matt Morgan, James Storm is the latest TNA veteran who will be leaving the company now known as Impact Wrestling.

    The former World Champion lost to Dan Lambert in a match during the latest tapings with the stipulation that Storm will have to leave the company if he lost.

    This is the final tapings before James’ contract expires in January next year. So it’s believed that he will be leaving the company, which he has been with since the very beginning, after this.

    It’s worth mentioning here that Storm hinted about his departure during a recent media call saying that you never know what the future holds and there might be a new door opening:

    “There’s a lot that I can’t really talk about, but I always say: you never know what the future holds, There might be a new door opening, I don’t know. All I can do is work my butt off, get in the best shape I can, just show up to work and do what I’m told.”

    James Storm started working for TNA during the early days of the company back in 2002 and apart from a couple of appearance for NXT in 2015, he has been associated with Impact ever since.

    No word yet on what’s next for the former Champion but we’ll keep you posted on any further development in the situation.

    Quotes via WrestlingInc

  • James Storm Talks The Hardy Boyz, Young Bucks Not Protecting Legendary Move

    James Storm Talks The Hardy Boyz, Young Bucks Not Protecting Legendary Move

    Impact Wrestling’s James Storm recently took part in a media conference call and talked about a number of wrestling-related topics. Below are some of the highlights from the call courtesy of WrestlingInc:

    On being in the ring with The Hardy Boyz:

    “Any time I can get in the ring with Matt and Jeff is fun because they’re so over,” the Cowboy says. “It doesn’t really matter what happens in the match, the crowd’s going to be so excited and have fun. It goes to show you how over the Hardys are and have been for the last 15 years. Whether I was a good guy wrestling evil Matt or whether I’m a bad guy wrestling the Enigma Jeff Hardy, it’s always fun.”

    Young Bucks not protecting the Superkick by using it numerous times in a match:

    “I think if they want to do it, it’s up to them, They make money off it; other people do it. That’s fine. But when I’m in a match with someone, it only gets used once. I always say, they can knock people down with theirs, but I knock people out. You didn’t see Shawn Michaels throwing four, five, six superkicks in a match. It’s just one of those things – Shawn protected it, I’ve been using it for 15 years. Any time I’m in the ring, I try to protect it as well.”

  • James Storm On Why He Left NXT, His Relationship With Bobby Roode & More

    James Storm On Why He Left NXT, His Relationship With Bobby Roode & More

    Impact Wrestling held a media conference call featuring James Storm earlier this week. Storm spoke about his current relationship with former tag team partner Bobby Roode, his short stint in NXT back in 2015 and more.

    Here are some highlights of what James Storm said about:

    The perception that TNA used to sign WWE castoffs:

    “I tell fans all the time; they don’t get it. The talent looks at this as a business. So many fans look at it like, ‘oh well, he’s a sell-out. It’s not like that. We have to provide for our families so wherever we have to go to get work, that’s what we’re going to do. It seems to get over looked when the WWE picks up TNA guys, but as soon as TNA Impact picks up a WWE guy, ‘oh, they’re picking up a WWE guy, blah, blah, blah’. That’s not really fair for the guy because he’s just looking for a place to provide for his family.”

    The reason why he ultimately decided against a run in NXT in 2015:

    “A lot of people say it was money, but it wasn’t. It was a family thing. Hunter told me they’d run 100-125 shows over the next two years. My wife wanted to have another kid, but she had to do shots, and I had to be at home a lot more. It was a decision: do I go and live this crazy of wrestling in the WWE or do I stay home and help my wife have another child that she wants? I decided that my family was what is really important to me.”

    His current relationship with former longtime tag-team partner Bobby Roode:

    “I’ll shoot him a text every now and then. I’ll text him and say congratulations because that guy definitely has earned everything that he’s got coming to him. He proved what he proved here, that he can get in the ring with anyone. I always say, if he can go on and make a living, which is what he’s doing, the best to him. I wish him nothing but good luck.”

    https://youtu.be/-FBdjbeYvrc

  • James Storm On The Rebranding Of Impact, How They Can Improve

    James Storm On The Rebranding Of Impact, How They Can Improve

    ‘Cowboy’ James Storm is one of the TNA Originals who first signed with the company back in 2002 and has been with them for the majority of the time ever since.

    The former World Champion recently had an interview with WrestlingInc where he talked about the company which has been his home for so many years and more. Below are some of the highlights from his interview:

    On the rebranding of the company:

    “I’m so used to calling it TNA, just because I’ve been here for 15 years, I know a lot of other guys still refer to it as TNA. But I think it’s just the lettering – especially here in the States, when you tell someone you wrestle for TNA, they look at you like you’re a weirdo because they think something totally different – but I think it should just be called Impact Wrestling. Plain and simple. That’s what the name of the show is, that’s what a lot of wrestling fans are accustomed to. But at the end of the day, that’s not my call.”

    On how Impact can improve:

    “We don’t have the John Cena or even the Roman Reigns. With Impact, it seems like they try to make everybody on the same level; being in the wrestling business 20 years, I’ve never had it be like that,” he says. “To me, it seems like in Impact they try to have everyone on the same level and everyone’s fighting for the same title. Whereas, to me, I think you should have your main event guys, and you have your undercard and undercard title, and all of the undercard guys are working to get to that spot.”

    On where his journey in GFW is headed next:

    “There’s a lot that I can’t really talk about, but I always say: you never know what the future holds. There might be a new door opening, I don’t know. All I can do is work my butt off, get in the best shape I can, just show up to work and do what I’m told.”

    You can check out the complete interview of James Storm here.

  • James Storm On Why He Signed With Global Force Wrestling Over WWE, What Triple H Told Him

    James Storm On Why He Signed With Global Force Wrestling Over WWE, What Triple H Told Him

    Global Force Wrestling’s James Storm recently spoke with Brian Fritz of Sporting News and below are some highlights from the interview:

    Why he chose to not sign with WWE NXT:

    “With the schedule of NXT and [Triple H] was telling me we’re going to try and run 100-120 shows from here on out throughout the year and stuff. It’s all great and everything but where I was, personally, in my life, I couldn’t be on the road that much because I had some family problems, my wife wanted to have another kid. So, it was one of those things where it wasn’t the right timing for me.”

    What Triple H told him when he left NXT:

    “Hunter straight up told me, ‘Go get your life together. This is my number. Maybe in two years, we can do business again.’”

    The benefit of Global Force Wrestling going on the road again:

    “It’s really hard to judge who’s over and who’s not. I think with us getting back on the road, it will show management we need to push this guy because he’s really over or we should do something with this guy. It also helps younger talent learn how to work. Not just go out and do all these moves but to learn to work.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA5M8Rturcs

    On being ready to do whatever GFW management asks of him:

    “Now in my career, it doesn’t matter to me who is running what because I’m the guy now, I show up and do what’s asked of me,” Storm said. “I don’t try to argue why and stuff. I know my role. To me, it’s a physical play — professional wrestling. I didn’t sign up to be the writer. I signed up to be the wrestler. Whatever the writer wants me to do now, I don’t show up and try to b— and say ‘I want to do this’ or ‘My character wouldn’t do that’. That’s not what I signed up for. I signed up to go out and do what they asked me to do and that’s what I do now.”

    You can check out the entire interview by clicking here.

  • Pro Wrestling World Cup: More Names Revealed for the US Qualifying Round

    Pro Wrestling World Cup: More Names Revealed for the US Qualifying Round

    The much anticipated Pro Wrestling World Cup has now officially begun.

    If you have not yet heard of the tournament or are unaware of the format then check out the statement from WCPW below for full clarification:

    “Run over ten separate dates beginning March 21st, the Pro Wrestling World Cup will see competitors from six continents compete in eight preliminary tournaments – to be held in several different countries.

    The preliminaries will see eight men competing in a single fall elimination tournament. Each preliminary tournament will consist of competitors from a single country: Canada, England, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Scotland, USA. A tournament will also be held for competitors from the Rest Of The World, with eight further countries represented. Two winners will proceed from each tournament.”

    WCPW sent out a tweet that appeared to confirm the next two participants in the United States Qualifying round of the tournament. Former WWE star Cody Rhodes and IMPACT Wrestling’s James Storm will be joining the already confirmed Bobby Fish and Ricochet in Manchester on July 21st.

    Tickets for the event are available to purchase now via Eventbrite.

    https://twitter.com/WhatCulturePW/status/872109575603978240

  • Several Big Returns On Impact, Global Force Officially Merges With Impact Wrestling

    Several Big Returns On Impact, Global Force Officially Merges With Impact Wrestling

    Here are some of the newsworthy developments from this week’s Impact Wrestling:

    – Karen Jarrett announced that Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling has officially merged with Impact Wrestling.

    – A video package aired hyping the return of Crimson. He will be in action next week as part of a new tag team with a new gimmick.

    – X-Division pioneer Low-Ki returned. He won a 6-man scramble to capture the X-Division Championship.

    – Josh Mathews returned, coming out with TNA World Champion Bobby Lashley and doing commentary during Lashley’s match. Mathews lost the Team Mathews vs. Team Borash match last week, but is expected to continue feuding with Jeremy Borash through Slammiversary.

    – Impact Wrestling legend James Storm also returned, challenging Bobby Lashley in the main event. EC3 ended up turning on Storm and broke a bottle over Storm’s head to help Lashley get the win.

  • Update On James Storm-TNA, Dixie Carter Misses TV Tapings, Godderz Note

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzDy4XL83yU

    – Jessie Godderz will be returning to Big Brother on CBS on Friday night. He’ll be taking part in the Big Brother County Fair competition “Dunk the hunk.” This is Godderz’ third appearance on Big Brother this season.

    – It sounds like Dixie Carter hasn’t been around much at this month’s Impact tapings. PWInsider reports that Carter was not at the last few TV tapings, after missing the previous set of tapings due to being on a two-week vacation in Africa.

    – As previously reported, James Storm may be on the way out of TNA. At one of this week’s Impact tapings, Storm cut a promo about backstage “B.S.” in TNA making him want to go elsewhere. PWInsider.com now reports that Storm did in fact miss most of this week’s Impact tapings, but it was due to a pre-approved vacation and not “contract B.S.” as explained on TV. This further adds to speculation that Storm teasing his departure is just a storyline.

    https://twitter.com/JamesStormBrand/status/765338403365879808

  • Veteran TNA Star Done With The Company Again?

    We’re not sure if this is part of a storyline or not but James Storm announced at Wednesday’s TNA Impact tapings in Orlando that he was done with the company due to “BS contract stuff” that went on behind-the-scenes.

    Storm went on to thank the TNA fans and said he wanted his last match to be against Bram. He also teased that we may see him team with an old friend soon, an apparent tease at joining Bobby Roode in NXT.

    We will keep you updated on Storm but he made this tweet on Monday, indicating that it may be part of an angle:

    https://twitter.com/JamesStormBrand/status/765338403365879808

  • TNA Impact Preview For Tonight’s Live Episode

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECH3ETSmhpc

    Tonight’s TNA Impact on POP TV will air on a slight tape delay and will feature the debut of a “mystery” free agent, Damien Sandow.

    https://twitter.com/thedamiensandow/status/763502981589368833

    Also announced for tonight is TNA KOTM Champion James Storm vs. TNA World & X Division Champion Bobby Lashley, and tag team action with EC3 & Eddie Edwards taking on Moose & Mike Bennett.

    We will have results and news from tonight’s show later, plus any spoilers that are taped after Impact ends. TNA will be taping their final episodes before Bound For Glory this week in Orlando.

    Here’s a recap video from last week’s Impact to catch up:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeeJZx8VDvY

  • New TNA King Of The Mountain Champion, BFG Playoffs Winner & Brackets

    – James Storm defeated Eli Drake to become the new TNA KOTM Champion on last night’s Impact episode on Pop. Storm will face Bobby Lashley on next week’s episode after Lashley issued a challenge. Lashley already holds the TNA World and X Division Championships.

    – Ethan Carter III defeated Mike Bennett in the finals of the TNA BFG Playoffs last night. He will face the World Heavyweight Champion at the Bound For Glory pay-per-view later this fall.

    Below are the BFG Playoff brackets:

    Round One:
    * Ethan Carter III beat Eli Drake
    * Mike Bennett beat Jeff Hardy
    * Drew Galloway beat Bram
    * Matt Hardy beat James Storm

    Round Two:
    * Bennett beat Galloway
    * EC3 beat Hardy

    Finals:
    * EC3 beat Bennett

  • Participants Announced For TNA’s Bound For Glory Playoffs

    TNA announced the participants for their Bound For Glory Playoffs this week. The Playoffs begin on the July 21st episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV. The winner will become the #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and will receive a match at Bound For Glory 2016.

    Below are the official participants in the Bound For Glory Playoffs.

    • Matt Hardy
    • Jeff Hardy
    • Ethan Carter III
    • Bram
    • Mike Bennett
    • Drew Galloway
    • James Storm
    • Eli Drake

    Bound For Glory 2016 is scheduled for September 11th at a city and venue to be announced.

  • James Storm Reveals His Dream WWE Opponent, Plans To Have WrestleMania Moment

    James Storm Reveals His Dream WWE Opponent, Plans To Have WrestleMania Moment

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FBdjbeYvrc

    TNA star James Storm recently revealed that he would like to one day have his own WWE WrestleMania moment. On episode 103 of Jim Ross’ Ross Report podcast, Storm said he wants to show what he can do on the “grandest stage of them all” – WrestleMania.

    “I wouldn’t really say [having a WWE run] is a bucket list goal, but no matter what any wrestler says, when you get into the [professional wrestling] business and start training and stuff, the ultimate goal is to make it to WWE and to have that WrestleMania moment,” he said.

    “A lot of guys will say, ‘no, I just want to make money for my family’ and stuff, and that’s great, but in the back of your mind, you want to have that run and that’s me too. I’d still like to have a good WWE run to show what I can do, as they say, on the grandest stage of them all.”

    When asked who his dream opponent in WWE would be, Storm said Triple H, because he knows how to be a classic heel. Triple H isn’t out there to get cheers – he wants to make people hate him, which helps the babyface he’s working against.

  • James Storm & Bobby Roode Speak On WWE vs. TNA, Advice For TNA Creative Team

    James Storm & Bobby Roode Speak On WWE vs. TNA, Advice For TNA Creative Team

    Beer Money (James Storm and Bobby Roode) were interviewed by The Huffington Post while in the UK for TNA’s latest tour. When asked about WWE trying to lure away TNA talent, they made it clear they feel wrestlers don’t need to be in WWE to be successful. Here’s what they had to say about WWE signing TNA wrestlers:

    James Storm: “For me, it only makes smart business. If they’re able to do it because they have the financial backing then so be it. However, it’s also big props to the guys that don’t go. A lot of people are always hating on the guys that don’t go or leave or something. It’s like you don’t have to wrestle in WWE to be successful. A lot of people can’t live with that.”

    Bobby Roode: “The one thing that you learn in this business is that perception is reality. What you see on TV or what you read about the business isn’t always true. As James said, you don’t have to go to WWE to make money or to be happy. I’ve been in TNA for nearly fifteen years. I’m very happy, financially I’m doing well and it’s been very successful. In this business were all one big happy dysfunctional family. It doesn’t matter which company you work for, everyone wishes everyone else the best. Nobody ever wants to see a company fold. I don’t know why some fans want to see the company do badly. On social media, people are bashing TNA. Why? If you don’t like it, don’t watch it. When I was a kid, I would have wanted wrestling on every singly night. It didn’t matter what it was.”

    JS: “If the company does go out of business, WWE might not pick up your favourite wrestler you were watching on the other company. Now you don’t get to see the guy you wanted to see.”

    When asked if they have any advice for TNA’s creative team on how to improve their television, they had similar ideas: Don’t rush the storylines.

    JS: “Just consistent storylines. There’s been a lot of times here in TNA where things have been hot-shotted or just rushed. When I was growing up watching wrestling, story’s took a while. In this day and age, with TV and TNA not running as many Pay-Per-Views as other companies, storylines are kind of rushed. I think when they’re really good and drawn out that keeps the audience involved.”

    BR: “The storylines are really important. Wrestling has changed so much with TV – its wrestling for the ratings now. So it’s hard not to hot-shot an angle sometimes but it would be nice for a story to evolve. James and I, our story lasted over a year and it was an intriguing one. If it lasts over a year and a half people can sink their teeth into something. Already people are saying they want to see us wrestle the wolves but that’s something you can build up to and get to that point.”

    You can read the full interview here.

  • James Storm Talks Leaving NXT To Return To TNA & More

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzFaUo2oPcA

    James Storm has had a strange last several months of his career: He left TNA, made a few appearances on WWE television doing guest spots on NXT, never left TNA television because they taped the World Title Series before he left, and then returned to TNA in lieu of signing with WWE. One of TNA’s signature stars, he’s been promoting TNA’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom, and one of his stops was an interview with RealSport. Here are some of the highlights:

    Making the decision to return to TNA:

    I’ve been with TNA since the very beginning and I want to see them succeed, I feel like I have a lot to give not just to TNA but the wrestling business as a whole, I just felt that right now I can help TNA out a lot.

    Was teaching younger wrestlers something that excited him about NXT?

    Oh yeah, it kind of reminded me of when TNA was first starting out, all the guys are hungry and had a chip on their shoulders looking to prove they have what it takes.

    His thoughts on if Triple H winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble was too predictable and/or stale:

    Yeah, a lot of people have asked me this question, and I always say wait to see how the story plays out, because it can help to build a bigger star. Especially now that you want to see Triple H get beat. Its genuine, real heat, you’re there thinking this SOB, I really want this guy to get beat now.

    Make sure to check out the full interview for more on his return to TNA, including the Beer Money reunion.

  • James Storm Compares NXT To His Early TNA Days

    James Storm, who returned to TNA earlier this month after briefly appearing on NXT, recently discussed how the two companies compare. In an interview with Radio Yorkshire to promote TNA’s upcoming UK tour, Storm said NXT reminded him of the younger talent in TNA.

    “It was cool being in NXT, I made a lot of new friends, I saw a lot of old friends as well,” Storm said. “I think NXT reminded me of a young TNA group, guys who were out to prove they deserved to be there and in TNA guys are trying to prove they can hang with The Wolves, Matt Hardy… the two groups don’t hate each other, they have to go out and do their job to the best of their abilities.”

    You can listen to his entire interview here.

    Related: James Storm Talks About Triple H, Returning To TNA, His Time In NXT

  • TNA Spending More On Talent Again, Update On Production Woes

    TNA is starting to spend more money on talent again, according to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The recent signing of James Storm is an example of this, with TNA offering him significantly more than WWE was willing to pay. TNA has a lot of contracts coming due soon and the company is looking to lock people in with lucrative deals to offset the perception that the company does not have momentum.

    There have been some big changes behind the scenes regarding the production staff. Last year TNA was regularly delinquent on paying their production workers, which was even acknowledged by talent during interviews, leading to some embarrassment for the company.

    TNA is now working with a staffing company (owned by former wrestlers Ron & Don Harris) that hires and pays the production people directly and then TNA then owes the money to the staffing company. Prior to the change, there were still production crew members that TNA owed money to.

  • James Storm Talks About His Decision To Return To TNA, His Time In NXT

    James Storm spoke with Bill Apter this week about his decision to return to TNA, his time working with Triple H in NXT and more. Here are the highlights of what he said about:

    Why He Returned to TNA:

    “You know to me I got unfinished business to do and basically to support my family. That’s what it came down to. I was in contract negotiations with different people and what it all boiled down toImpact Wrestling gave me the best offer.”

    Fans Criticizing His Decision:

    “They can say whatever they want to say if they want to say negative stuff about me I don’t care. Because they don’t know the whole story. There’s a lot that went on behind the scenes.”

    His Brief NXT Stint:

    “With me in NXT, it’s a mutual agreement. The door is still open. I talked to Hunter and to me he’s one of the greatest minds and one of the best guys I’ve talked to, especially business-wise.”

  • Photo: James Storm Returns At Impact Wrestling On POP TV, Teases Beer Money Reunion

    Photo: James Storm Returns At Impact Wrestling On POP TV, Teases Beer Money Reunion

    Former TNA World Heavyweight Champion James Storm made his TNA return at the premiere edition of Impact Wrestling on POP TV on Tuesday night.

    Storm had been wrestling off-and-on for NXT as of late, however he didn’t sign an actual deal with WWE. On Monday, Storm took to social media to address rumors that he would be appearing at the first Impact Wrestling on POP TV show, claiming he would be in town, but only to meet with TNA officials.

    As it turned out, Storm was bluffing, as he did make a return at the show on Tuesday night. Storm did a run-in during the King Of The Mountain title match between Bobby Roode and Bram. Below is an excerpt from our TNA Impact Wrestling On POP TV report, detailing Storm’s return and the Beer Money reunion that he and Roode teased, as well as a photo of Storm’s surprise return at the show:

    James Storm comes into the ring and he clears house. Josh Mathews says that he thought Storm wasn’t part of Impact Wrestling anymore. Storm said that he left Impact several months ago because he didn’t like who he was portraying. Storm said that he’s a beer drinking, Johnny-Cash listening beer drinker from Tennessee. He said that he wasn’t having fun anymore. Storm said that he was sitting at home and came across Impact Wrestling and saw that he got the “biggest disappointment” award. Storm said that he put everything he had into this company for 13 years. He said that guys like him made this damn company. Storm looked at Roode and said that they drank a lot of beer together. He said that they made a lot of money together. Storm says it’s time to get back to having fun. Storm cracks open a couple of beer bottles and gives one to Roode. Storm: “Beer?” Roode hesitates. Storm grabs it and says, “Money.” The old Beer Money theme plays. So it looks like Beer Money is back.

  • Spoiler: TNA Legend Returning To Impact Wrestling

    It may have looked like WWE was in his future, but former TNA tag-team champion James Storm will be returning to his old stomping grounds on this week’s Impact Wrestling. PWInsider.com reports that TNA is bringing back Storm for the debut episode of Impact on Pop TV tomorrow.

    Storm, who had been with TNA since their launch in June 2002, arrived in Pennsylvania today for the Impact taping at the Sands Casino Arena in Bethlehem, PA. He is also scheduled for other tapings this week, including a live One Night Only PPV on Thursday evening.

    Storm’s previous TNA contract expired last June, and he made several appearances for WWE on NXT. His last WWE appearance was on NXT in November. Storm taped so much content for TNA before his depature, that to the average Impact viewer it may seem like he was never gone.

    Related: Jim Ross Comments WWE Bringing In James Storm, Says Bobby Roode Should Be Next

  • James Storm Permanently Joining NXT?, Photos Of John Cena On The Set Of New Fox Reality Show

    – James Storm wrestles tonight for Renegade Championship Wrestling in Chatsworth, Georgia, which the independent promotion is advertising on Facebook as his “final trip to RCW before becoming full-time with the WWE.” The promotion is also billing Storm as a ‘current WWE superstar.’

    Despite debuting in NXT in October, WWE has not indicated whether Storm is a full-time performer.

    – It was announced on Wednesday that John Cena will host American Grit, a 10-episode military-themed reality competition show slated to air on Fox. The show splits “16 of the country’s toughest men and women into four teams as they work together to face a variety of military-grade and survival-themed challenges.”

    Here are photos of Cena on the set of American Grit with Nick “The Reaper” Irving, an Army Ranger recruited to be a mentor on the show.

  • Spoiler: Two Familiar Faces Return During Tonight’s NXT TV Tapings

    https://youtu.be/n0emUF8jDOM

    Two familiar faces made their respective NXT returns at the NXT television taping on Saturday night, as Blue Pants (Leva Bates) and former TNA World Heavyweight Champion James Storm both worked matches.

    A while back, it was reported that Blue Pants had backstage heat on her in WWE and would not be brought back any time soon, due to an incident involving alcohol during SummerSlam weekend in Brooklyn, New York.

    Blue Pants taped a match on Thursday night with Nia Jax that will air on the December 2nd edition of NXT. Her last match with NXT was a loss to Alexa Bliss at the August 13th NXT tapings. Her last NXT appearance was at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn.

    In Storm’s case, he recently made his NXT debut at the NXT tapings held October 8th. Storm beat Danny Burch that night. On the 12/2 edition of NXT, Storm will return on NXT television for the first time since his 10/8 debut, as he taped a match with Adam Rose.

    A few weeks ago, it was reported that Storm had yet to actually sign an official WWE contract. Whether or not that remains the case now that he has been brought back to NXT TV remains to be seen. We’ll keep you posted.

  • Spoiler: Two More Former TNA Stars Backstage At NXT Taping This Evening

    As noted, former TNA and ROH star Austin Aries is backstage at the NXT television tapings at Full Sail University this evening, however he isn’t the only former TNA star at the show.

    It was rumored earlier this week that James Storm would be making his NXT return after debuting a few weeks ago. As it turns out, Storm is indeed backstage at the show and is expected to wrestle during tonight’s taping.

    Finally, Storm’s former TNA World Tag-Team Champion partner Gunner is backstage at the show in Winter Park, Florida as well.

    In the case of Gunner, much like Aries, it isn’t exactly clear what he is doing at the show and is in no way confirmed that he will be debuting for NXT tonight.

    (Partial Credit: PWInsider.com)

  • James Storm Teases Appearing At Next Monday’s RAW In Nashville

    Former TNA star James Storm is teasing on Twitter that he may be in the house at next week’s WWE Monday Night RAW. The 11/23 episode of RAW takes place in Storm’s hometown of Nashville, TN.

    Storm posted the following photo to his official Twitter page:

    https://twitter.com/JamesStormBrand/status/666462045601005569

    According to the most recent report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Storm has yet to be earmarked for the main WWE roster. As previously noted, WWE is hoping to use Storm and Samoa Joe to bring some experience to the upcoming NXT tours and help the younger wrestlers.

    Related: Jim Ross: “Storm & Roode Can Help Build A Better WWE”

  • James Storm’s NXT Return, SmackDown Spoiler Correction, HHH/Corey Graves

    – In an update from yesterday’s WWE SmackDown television taping in Manchester, England, it appears that The Undertaker and King Barrett segment in the middle of the show was actually a dark segment for the live crowd. As noted, the segment began with Barrett talking about the Wayne Rooney incident from RAW and ended with The Undertaker coming out and hitting him with a Tombstone piledriver.

    – As noted, Triple H and Corey Graves recently appeared as Christopher Nowinski’s Concussion Legacy Foundation’s 8th annual Impact Awards in Boston, Mass. and presented the foundation with a check. That check was for $1.5 million. You can check out photos from the event at WWE.com.

    – WWE and James Storm are still hyping the former TNA stars’ NXT debut and teasing his eventual return. Storm and the official NXT account tweeted the following this week:

    https://twitter.com/JamesStormBrand/status/664203029202124800