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  • Devon Officially Removed From TNA Roster, Sting Appears On “Spin Cycle”, Robbie E Wants To Lead TNA

    – TNA Wrestling has been removed Devon from its roster page on ImpactWrestling.com. The organization announced Wednesday that he had parted ways with the organization after negotiations between both parties reached an impasse.

    – On this edition of the “Spin Cycle” with Sting, James Storm, Austin Aries and Kurt Angle, “The Icon” talks about being the first inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame and the panel weighs in who should be the second inductee. The group also discuss their personal favorite British wrestlers of all time. (Watch)

    – Robbie E has has posted a blog on Spike.com explaining why he should be made the face of Impact Wrestling.

    Noting his speaking ability, he remarks, “Ever hear me talk? I’m on point. I’m loud and clear and always to the point. I’m quick-witted and never can be played out. I am the verbal champ.”

  • James Storm Finishes First In BFG Series & Semi Finals Set

    – James Storm finished in first place of the 2012 Bound for Glory Series “regular season.” After Jeff Hardy defeated Samoa Joe on Thursday’s Impact, Storm finished with 73 points, while Joe (in second place) had 68 points.

    – James Storm, Samoa Joe, Bully Ray, and Jeff Hardy were the Top 4 finalists in the 2012 Bound For Glory Series and will square off this Sunday at No Surrender in two semi-final matches:

    * James Storm vs. Bully Ray
    * Samoa Joe vs. Jeff Hardy

    The two winners advance to the finals and will wrestle later in the evening at No Surrender to determine the winner.

    – A 1-hour “Countdown to Bound for Glory” special will air on Spike TV on Sunday, October 14 at 7PM (Eastern). The pre-show will feature backstage interviews and a bonus match.

  • Three “Bound For Glory Series” Matches Set For Hardcore Justice

    TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced via Twitter Thursday that three Four-Way “Bound For Glory Series” matches will take place at Hardcore Justice. Each match will feature a different stipulation with the winner receiving 20 points.

    * AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels vs. Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe

    * Bully Ray vs. James Storm vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Robbie E

    * Rob Van Dam vs. Magnus vs. Mr. Anderson vs. “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero

    Stipulations for all three matches will be announced during tonight’s live Impact Wrestling broadcast at 8:00 p.m. on Spike TV.

    Also scheduled for Hardcore Justice is Austin Aries defending the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Bobby Roode in a singles match. The pay-per-view event takes place August 12, 2012 at the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida.

  • Promotional Poster For TNA No Surrender, Shaw Added To Roster

    – TNA Wrestling has released the promotional poster for No Surrender, which takes place September 9, 2012 at the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida. The twelve wrestlers participating in the “Bound For Glory” series are featured on the poster: AJ Styles, Bully Ray, Christopher Daniels, D’Angelo Dinero, James Storm, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Magnus, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, Robbie E and Samoa Joe.

    TNA No Surrender

    – Sam Shaw has been added to TNA’s roster index on ImpactWrestling.com after being awarded a contract last week on Impact Wrestling in the “Gut Check” challenge.

    – Tara has changed her Twitter handle to taralisamarie.

  • Impact Preview – Kurt Angle vs. James Storm, Knockouts In Action

    Don’t miss TNA IMPACT WRESTLING every Thursday night LIVE at 8/7c on SpikeTV! If you can’t watch Thursday, don’t forget to set your DVR to record it! It’s two hours of Total Nonstop Action featuring your favorite wrestling superstars – including “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan, “The Icon” Sting, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, “Cowboy” James Storm, the lovely and lethal Knockouts, the high-flying X Division athletes and many more! TNA IMPACT WRESTLING takes place from the Impact Zone at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida! IMPACT WRESTLING is the world’s most innovative experience in professional wrestling, airing in over 120 countries worldwide!

    Preview Thursday’s huge LIVE broadcast as the road to the August 12 “Hardcore Justice” Pay-Per-View event continues:

    -Last week accusations flew that James Storm may be involved with Aces and 8s. Could there possibly be any truth to these rumors?

    – IMPACT will feature a HUGE Bound For Glory Series main event match as Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle battles “Cowboy” James Storm! The competition for a shot at the World Title at “Bound For Glory” continues with two former World Champions battling on Thursday night on SpikeTV!

    – In tag team action, World Heavyweight Champion Austin Aries teams with newcomer Kenny King against Bobby Roode and X Division Champion Zema Ion

    – TNA Knockouts executive Brooke Hogan makes her return to IMPACT for the first time since the brutal attack by The Aces & 8s gang on her legendary father, “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan

    – In Knockouts action, it will be Mickie James vs. Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne vs. Tara in a four-way #1 Contenders match for a shot at the Knockouts Championship

    All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast LIVE at 8/7c on SpikeTV

    (source: ImpactWrestling.com)

  • TNA Theme Song To Be Used For Steve Austin’s New Reality Show

    TNA issued the following press release on Wednesday announcing that James Storm’s “Longnecks and Rednecks” entrance theme will be the official theme song for “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s new reality show on CMT, Redneck Island, which premiers this Saturday night.

    Picture of Steve Austin & James Storm Drinking Together Last Night

    TNA IMPACT WRESTLING STAR “COWBOY” JAMES STORM’S ENTRANCE THEME AND SINGLE “LONGNECKS AND REDNECKS” TAPPED AS THEME SONG FOR NEW CMT SERIES “REDNECK ISLAND”

    SERIES BEGINS JUNE 9 ON CMT STORM’S VIDEO IS CURRENTLY AIRING ON CMT PROPERTIES AND COUNTRY RADIO AMONG OTHERS

    Storm attends CMT AWARDS Red Carpet and Show Tonight

    NASHVILLE, TN (June 6, 2012) – TNA IMPACT WRESTLING superstar “Cowboy” James Storm’s entrance theme, single and video “Longnecks and Rednecks” has been tapped by CMT as the theme music for the new competition series “REDNECK ISLAND.” The series is hosted by Steve Austin and set to premiere on June 9that 10:00p.m. ET/PT on CMT. To purchase the music, please go to www.shoptna.comor www.iTunes.com.

    “REDNECK ISLAND” is set on a remote tropical paradise, where the host will guide the contestants through a number of hilarious mental and physical challenges resulting in teammates sending one competitor home each episode.
    “Cowboy” James Storm says, “I love my entrance music and to see the response we have been getting with the video and the song at country radio, I am digging this stuff. But, when I got word that they are using it for the ‘REDNECK ISLAND’ theme, now, that is really cool. I really appreciate the fact that it is being so well received and thank Serg Selinas and Dale Oliver for the kick-ass music.”

    Storm continues, “And on another note, I hung out with Steve Austin in Nashville last night and we had a ball.”

    For the first time, TNA Knockout Music has serviced the song “Longnecks and Rednecks” to country radio and is already receiving a lot of interest. “We have so many outlets to cross promote our brand and our product,” says TNA President Dixie Carter. “We feel we have created a great theme for “Cowboy” James Storm and feel that there is a lot of potential here with the single, the video, Spike TV and our various social media platforms to really push this promotion to the masses,” she continued.

    TNA Knockout Music is a division of TNA Entertainment, LLC. Writer and executive Serg Salinas had his own successful career in music prior to leading the publishing and merchandising division of the company. Salinas oversees all the recording and music publishing for all the TNA Knockout Music themes which can all be purchased at ShopTNA.com or on iTunes.

  • Picture: Steve Austin Out Drinking With James Storm

    WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in Nashville, Tennessee this week for tonight’s CMT Music Awards show. Last night, Austin was hanging out at the Legends Corner bar with none other than TNA star James Storm. Here’s a picture of Austin and Storm sharing a few cold ones:

  • Hogan Addresses James & Ryan’s TNA Status, How Old Is Storm?

    – A segment involving the TNA Knockouts and new authority figure Brooke Hogan was cut from Thursday’s live Impact Wrestling show. Mickie James acknowledged the change in plans on Twitter, writing:

    “I am so sorry, gang. Seems I have lied. I assure you not purposely! I will not be on the show tonight. Watching it live backstage. Enjoy!”

    Hulk Hogan addressed James’ status with the organization in response to a follower complaining that Hogan would not put her on television with him in charge. He wrote:

    “Sorry u feel that way but Dixie has a whole battle plan laid out for Mickie.”

    Angelina Love, Gail Kim, Madison Rayne, ODB, Rosita, Tara and Velvet Sky were also backstage but not used on the live show.

    Hogan also commented on Gut Check judges not offering Joey Ryan a TNA Wrestling contract. He wrote: “Working on the Ryan situation now.”

    Joey Ryan Blasts TNA & Tells John Laurinaitis To Contact Him

    – James Storm turns 35 years old Friday. He appeared in a taped segment on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling and would not say whether he’s returning to the ring.

  • Former WWE Star Backstage At Impact, Update On James Storm

    – Former WWE performer Cliff Compton (a/k/a Domino) is currently backstage for tonight’s live Impact Wrestling show in Orlando, Florida and scheduled to wrestle. It is unknown whether he will be competing during the broadcast or in a dark match.

    – James Storm will provide an update on his career during tonight’s live Impact Wrestling episode. He tweeted Thursday, “My daughter & I saddled up the horses, walked them out of the barn, and seen an (Impact Wrestling) film crew coming down the drive. They want to get a update. Says it will air tonight on the LIVE show on (Spike TV). Be sure to watch.”

    Storm has been off television since losing to Bobby Roode at last month’s LockDown pay-per-view event.

    – Rosita, who has not appeared on Impact Wrestling since the April 17 episode, said on Twitter that she will be on hand for tonight’s live show. Fellow Knockouts wrestlers Angelina Love, Gail Kim, Madison Rayne, Mickie James, ODB and Velvet Sky have also said that they will be at the show.

  • Impact Wrestling Preview – James Storm’s Future, Knockouts Match

    ImpactWrestling.com has released the official preview for Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

    IMPACT WRESTLING Preview: Roode, RVD, James Storm Update And More

    Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c. If you can’t watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don’t miss any of the action. The road to the Sunday, May 13 “Sacrifice” Pay-Per-View event continues on Thursday night!

    – It’s the final countdown to Sacrifice! What will happen between World Champion Bobby Roode and challenger Rob Van Dam just days before their big match? Tune in and find out!

    – Also on the huge broadcast, there will be an update on “Cowboy” James Storm and his future in TNA after he walked away from the ring after his loss to Roode at Lockdown

    – Thursday’s IMPACT will also feature the final confrontation between “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan and “The Undefeated” Crimson

    – The lovely but lethal TNA Knockouts will be in action as Brooke Tessmacher battles Velvet Sky

    All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast at 9/8c on SpikeTV, plus news on the upcoming “Sacrifice” Pay-Per-View event on Sunday, May 13

  • Announced Card For Tonight’s Lockdown Pay-Per-View

    TNA Wrestling’s eighth annual Lockdown pay-per-view takes place tonight at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The following matches have been announced for the show:

    Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
    Bobby Roode (c) vs. “Cowboy” James Storm

    Lethal Lockdown
    Team Eric Bischoff (Eric Bischof, Gunner, Bully Ray, Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) vs. Team Garett Bischoff (Garett Bischoff, AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam, Mr. Anderson and Austin Aries)

    Steel Cage Match
    “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy vs. Kurt Angle

    Steel Cage Match for the World Tag Team Championship
    Magnus and Samoa Joe (c) vs. Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin

    Steel Cage Match for the Women’s Knockout Championship
    Gail Kim (c) vs. Velvet Sky

    Steel Cage Match for the Television Championship
    Devon (c) vs. Robbie E

    Steel Cage Match
    “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan vs. Crimson

  • Hogan Says Storm Needs To Hurt Roode, Knockout Shoots Film

    — SoCal Val catches up with Impact Wrestling General Manager Hulk Hogan as he arrives at Nashville airport for Sunday’s Lockdown pay-per-view event. When asked about the World Heavyweight Championship Match between Bobby Roode and James Storm, Hogan says Storm needs to “put a bullet” in Roode to remove the “bad seed” from the company.

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    — Angelina Love shot scenes last week in Paris, France for the upcoming Science fiction television series Dark Rising: Warrior of Worlds. She plays the villanus Rosemary Black.

    — TNA Wrestling’s annual Lockdown InterAction Fanfest takes place Saturday at the Gaylord Oprylan Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Hulk Hogan, Sting, Ric Flair and a host of other Impact Wrestling stars are scheduled to appear at the event. Details are available here.

  • Preview For Thursday’s Impact – Two Matches Announced

    ImpactWrestling.com has released the official preview for Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

    Preview IMPACT On Thursday: The Final Countdown To Lockdown

    Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c. If you can’t watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don’t miss any of the action.

    – The broadcast will feature the final countdown to the Lockdown Pay-Per-View event

    – World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode and challenger “Cowboy” James Storm will have one last face-to-face before their main event match at Lockdown

    – Eric Young and ODB get married on Thursday’s broadcast in the first-ever Steel Cage Wedding

    – Who will Eric Bischoff and Garett Bischoff pick for their Lethal Lockdown teams? Find out Thursday night! We also understand that members from Eric and Garett’s team will battle in a Best of 3 Series with the winning team getting the man advantage going into Lethal Lockdown.

    – We’ll hear from the Motorcity Machine Guns, who challenge for the World Tag team Championship at Lockdown

    – In Knockouts Tag Team action, champion Gail Kim and Madison Rayne battle Velvet Sky and Mickie James

    All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV

  • Hogan Responds To Steiner’s Outburst, Bischoff On Lesnar

    — Hulk Hogan responded to Scott Steiner’s outburst toward him this week on Twitter, writing Friday: “Wow do I feel like a fool! I knew Steiner came to TNA the last tapings then was asked to leave, I heard the news and I was lobbying hard to bring him back the right way because I see money and talent in him, I had no idea he felt that way about me because he is always really nice to me and my family, guess I was really wrong, at least I know who he really is now.”

    Though Steiner was asked by TNA Wrestling staff to leave a recent Impact Wrestling, it did not occur this week.

    — Eric Bischoff weighed on Brock Lesnar’s decision to return to WWE, writing on Twitter: “Somewhat surprised by Brocks decision to come back to WWE. Some guys do it for $, some for the love of performing. Either way, good for biz!”

    — James Storm, Crimson and So Cal Val will appear at the Direct Auto Insurance Tailgate Party 1281 Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Call 615-361-4507 for more information.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Three New Matches Announced For TNA Lockdown

    TNA Wrestling has announced three new title matches for Lockdown on April 15 at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium as the World Tag Team Championship, Women’s Knockout Championship and Television Championship will be on the line. A stipulation has been added to Lethal Lockdown as the losing Bischoff family member “must leave TNA for good.”

    Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
    Bobby Roode (c) vs. “Cowboy” James Storm

    Lethal Lockdown
    Team Eric Bischoff vs. Team Garett Bischoff

    Steel Cage Match
    “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy vs. Kurt Angle

    Steel Cage Match for the World Tag Team Championship
    Magnus and Samoa Joe (c) vs. Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin

    Steel Cage Match for the Women’s Knockout Championship
    Gail Kim (c) vs. Velvet Sky

    Steel Cage Match for the Television Championship
    Devon (c) vs. Robbie E

    Steel Cage Match
    Crimson vs. “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan

  • Aries Responds To Otunga’s Shot At TNA Ratings, Roode Advisor

    — WWE Superstar David Otunga poked fun at the consistently flat ratings for TNA Wrestling’s Impact Wrestling program, writing on Twitter last week, “If imitation is the highest form of flattery, I’m flatter than Impact’s ratings right now. #OtungaLaw.” X Division Champion Austin Aries responded to Otunga’s message with a shot of his own.

    “Shocked @DavidOtunga took time to comment on @ImpactWrestling. I’d think he’d want to become at least a good hand first… #MrJenniferHudson,” he wrote Saturday night.

    — Thursday’s Impact Wrestling saw James Storm call out World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode to confront him. Roode’s legal advisor, William Kelly, instead appeared. He is Shane Haste, a wrestler from Ohio Valley Wrestling. He received the Last Call from Storm to conclude the segment.

    Haste and Mikey Nicholls lost a dark match against Gunner and Kid Kash at Tuesday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida.

    source: ProWrestling.net

  • Preview For Thursday’s Impact – Three Title Matches Announced

    ImpactWrestling.com has released the official preview for this Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

    Preview Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c. If you can’t watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don’t miss any of the action!

    – Witness the aftermath of the “Victory Road” Pay-Per-View event

    – What will be the fallout from the brutal PPV main event, as World Champion Bobby Roode faced Sting? What is Sting’s condition? What will be the fallout from what Roode did to TNA President Dixie Carter?

    – The road to the April “Lockdown” event begins, including Bobby Roode vs. “Cowboy” James Storm for the World Heavyweight Championship. Both Roode and Storm will be on IMPACT this Thursday

    – Eric Young and ODB will defend the Knockouts Tag Team Titles against Rosita and Sarita of Mexican America

    – Plus, the X Division Championship will be on the line as Austin Aries defends against Kid Kash, Zema Ion, and Anthony Nese. Plus the Tag Team Championship will be defended on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING

  • James Storm Attempting To Cross Over, MVP Takes Shot At TNA

    — TNA Wrestling filmed a music video on Friday for James Storm’s entrance theme “Longnecks & Rednecks” with country music artists Montgomery Gentry and Cowboy Troy. Company officials plan to push Storm’s song to country music radio stations in order to build awareness for the TNA star.

    — On Twitter, former WWE Superstar MVP used an analogy to compare WWE to a Lamborghini and New Japan Pro Wrestling to a Corvette. When asked where TNA Wrestling would fit in the analogy, he said Toyota MR2 (an automobile no longer in production). MVP noted in a later tweet that the possibility of him joining TNA is “highly unlikely.”

    — TNA Wrestling will hold live events this Thursday in Covington, Kentucky, Friday in Corbin, Kentucky, and Saturday in Pikeville, Kentucky.

    — Sarita celebrated her thirty-third birthday Sunday in Japan with a victory over Nanae Takahashi and Miho Wakizawa in a tag team match with Io Shirai as her partner. A photo of her appearance is available here.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Austin Aries’ Tweets Turned Into Angle, Against All Odds Buys

    — Austin Aries’ message on Twitter last week dismissing Sting has been turned into an angle. The X Division Champion wrote following Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, “I guess ‘I’m done’ is code for ‘I’m booking myself in another PPV main event.’ Yet the X Division champ can’t sniff a main event… #Shocker.” He then pulled the message and wrote, “Apparently this straw over-stirred the drink.”

    TNA staff said Monday they “reached out to Aries” for comment, but he responded “No comment.” Sting wrote Monday, “Tension building. Goal accomplished. #whining ? #winning.”

    — Early trending patterns for Against All Odds indicate the pay-per-view event drew 7,000 buys. The main event featured Bobby Roode defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Bully Ray, James Storm and Jeff Hardy in a Four Way match with Sting as Special Guest Ringside Enforcer.

    — The Impact Wrestling live event on February 17 in Huntington, West Virginia drew 1,100 fans while the February 18 show in Beckley, West Virginia drew 2,100.

    — The March 8, 2012 episode of Impact Wrestling is being taped tonight in Orlando, Florida.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • Sting Posts Cryptic Tweet, Taylor Wilde Getting Married, More

    — Sting posted a cryptic message on Twitter Friday reading, “I’m done.”

    The message was retweeted by the official Twitter feed of Impact Wrestling.

    — Former TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Taylor Wilde, 26, stated on Twitter that she is getting married today.

    — Christy Hemme is handling ring introductions for this week’s Impact Wrestling live event tour of West Virginia.

    — James Storm is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Inside Wrestling.

  • 10-Knockout Battle Royal Announced For Thursday’s Impact

    Don’t miss Thursday’s TNA IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c – featuring the aftermath of the “Against All Odds” Pay-Per-View event! 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!

    – At Sunday’s Pay-Per-View event, Bobby Roode beat the odds and retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Hardy, James Storm and Bully Ray. Now, the road begins to March’s “Victory Road” for the World Champ. The question is, what does GM “The Icon” Sting have to say about how Roode won on Sunday – and what does he has planned for Roode at Victory Road?

    – On Sunday at “Against All Odds”, Gail Kim successfully defended the Knockouts Title against Tara! On Thursday’s IMPACT on SpikeTV, a new #1 Contender will be determined in a 10-Knockout Battle Royal! The winner of the Battle Royal will get the next shot at the Knockouts gold. The participants are: Sarita, Rosita, Brooke Tessmacher, Winter, Tara, ODB, Mickie James, Velvet Sky, Madison Rayne and Angelina Love!

    – Plus, what was the fallout from the Bischoff family feud at Against All Odds? Did Garett (with Hulk Hogan in his corner) overcome the assault from Gunner and his own father, Eric Bischoff? Tune in Thursday night!

    All this and much more on Thursday’s broadcast as the road to the March “Victory Road” Pay-Per-View event begins!

    source: ImpactWrestling.com

  • Card For Tonight’s TNA Against All Odds – 7 Matches Announced

    The eighth annual Against All Odds pay-per-view event will take place tonight at the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida. The following matches have been announced for the event.

    World Heavyweight Championship Match
    Bobby Roode (c) vs. Jeff Hardy vs. James Storm vs. Bully Ray

    Challenge Match
    Gunner (with Eric Bischoff) vs. Garett Bischoff (with Hulk Hogan)

    Challenge Match
    “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles vs. Kazarian (with Christopher Daniels)

    World Tag Team Championship Match
    Matt Morgan & Crimson (c) vs. Samoa Joe and Magnus

    X Division Championship Match
    Austin Aries (c) vs. Alex Shelley

    Women’s Knockout Championship Match
    Gail Kim (c) vs. Tara

    #1 Contender’s Match – X Division
    Jesse Sorensen vs. Zema Ion

  • Mick Foley Praises Three TNA Stars, Knockout Heading To Japan

    — Mick Foley went on Twitter to compliment TNA Wrestling stars James Storm, Bobby Roode and Bully Ray for their performance on Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

    “Well done – @Cowboy_J_Storm , @REALBobbyRoode, and Bully Ray all worked their butts off!” he wrote.

    Storm faced Roode and Ray in separate matches.

    — Sarita, who is known outside of TNA Wrestling as Dark Angel, is heading to Japan in March for women’s wrestling promotion Stardom. She will partner with Io Shirai in the main event of the March 4 event against Nanae Takahashi and Miho Wakizawa. (Article link)

    The TNA Knockout said of the upcoming bout on Facebook, “I’ll be spending my birthday and celebrating my 10th anniversary as a wrestler in Japan this year. No better way to celebrate!”

    — Madison Rayne turns 26 years old Sunday.

  • Details On TNA Lockdown – Hogan, Flair and RVD Advertised

    TNA Wrestling issued the following press release regarding the Lockdown pay-per-view taking place on April 15, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee at Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Advertised talent includes Hulk Hogan, Sting, Ric Flair, Rob Van Dam, Bobby Roode, Jeff Hardy, James Storm and AJ Styles. Tickets for the event go on sale on Friday via Ticketmaster.

    “Lockdown” in April is coming to Nashville: Tickets On Sale Friday

    Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling has announced Nashville will be home for “Lockdown 2012” presented by Direct Auto Insurance. The annual live, all steel cage pay-per-view extravaganza is scheduled for Sunday night, April 15, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. This will be TNA Wrestling’s first televised event from Nashville since 2007. Tickets for “Lockdown 2012” start at $15 and go on sale Friday, January 27 at all Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.

    “Lockdown 2012” is promised to be the most brutal pay-per-view event of the year featuring every match contested inside a 15-foot reinforced steel cage, making it the only all-steel cage pay-per-view event in professional wrestling. The TNA World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line and two teams will compete in a “Lethal Lockdown” match for an unforgettable night of action. TNA Wrestling began in Nashville in the summer of 2002 and this June marks the tenth year anniversary. Fans can celebrate 10 years of body-slams with TNA’s weekly flagship show, IMPACT WRESTLING airing every Thursday night on Spike.

    The reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Roode, leads the invasion of IMPACT WRESTLING stars including Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair along with Tennessee native “Cowboy” James Storm, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam, the lovely and lethal Knockouts and more.

    “TNA Entertainment couldn’t be more pleased to announce one of our most exciting events of the year “Lockdown” will be live from Nashville on April 15th. To be able to offer the fans of our hometown such a powerful night of explosive action is thrilling,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “We are going to celebrate 10 years in Nashville with one of our biggest pay-per-view events to date.”

    “As the presenting sponsor for ‘Lockdown 2012,’ we’re thrilled about the return of TNA to the Nashville market,” stated Direct Auto Insurance Senior Vice President of Marketing Peter Tahinos. “Our corporate headquarters is located here in Nashville as are many long standing Direct Auto customers who are also loyal wrestling fans.”

    Tickets for “TNA Lockdown 2012” go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10am, at all TicketMaster locations, www.TicketMaster.com, the Nashville Municipal Auditorium box office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000

    “TNA Lockdown Fan InterAction” will be taking place on Saturday, April 14th with details to be announced soon. “Fan InterAction” is a popular fan friendly event giving fans a chance to meet many of the stars of TNA IMPACT WRESTING.

    TNA will also be offering a limited number of travel packages that will include lodging and tickets to Lockdown. Full details of the travel package offers are available at www.shoptna.com.

  • Preview For Thursday’s Impact – Five Matches Announced

    Don’t miss Thursday’s TNA IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c as the road to the February “Against All Odds” continues! If you can’t watch it on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR so you don’t miss any of the Total Nonstop Action on SpikeTV!

    Here is a preview of Thursday’s broadcast:

    – After World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode and Bully Ray ruined the #1 Contender’s Match between Jeff Hardy and James Storm, who will get the title shot at Against All Odds? What will Sting have to say about the situation? Will the General Manager step in and punish the World Champion for his actions? This situation is sure to explode in this week’s HUGE Main Event when James Storm and Jeff Hardy team up to take on Bobby Roode and Bully Ray in a Tables Match!

    – The broadcast will also feature a Knockouts Triple Threat match with Velvet Sky vs. Tara vs. Mickie James, with the winner earning a shot at the Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim at Against All Odds! Gail will also be in attendance on Thursday to watch the match unfold!

    – One-half of the World Tag Team Champions, “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan, will face off against “The Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe – a preview of the World Tag Team Title match at the PPV when Morgan and Crimson defend against Joe and Magnus

    – Alex Shelley makes his return to action on IMPACT WRESTLING, battling Zema Ion on Thursday night in X Division action

    All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV, plus more news on the upcoming “Against All Odds” Pay-Per-View event!

    source: ImpactWrestling.com