– Thursday’s 2/28 episode of Impact Wrestling drew a 1.14 rating with 1.49 million viewers, up 10% from the week before. Impact featured the return of TNA World Champion Jeff Hardy, who was off television for 4 weeks due to his inability to travel overseas for TNA’s UK tour. Impact ranked #26 on cable for the night and the show had its best viewership among males for 2013.
– Kenny King defeated Rob Van Dam on Impact to become the new X Division Champion.
– In the monthly TNA Gut Check match, it was Ivelisse Velez defeated Lei’d Tapa via choke submission. Next week, the ladies will face the Gut Check judges. Here are the TNA Gut Check videos for Lei’d Tapa and Ivelisse Velez that aired on Impact:
– This Thursday on Impact Wrestling, former WWE developmental talent and Tough Enough competitor Ivelisse Velez will compete against Lei’D Tapa in a “Gut Check Challenge.” Tapa is the niece of former WWE Superstar Barbarian.
Tapa wrote on Twitter Tuesday: “Looking forward to being on @TNAIMPACTWRESLING FOR @TNAGutCheck..so thankful for opportunity to show what i love to do!!”
– TNA Wrestling released the following music video previewing the main event for the World Heavyweight Championship between Jeff Hardy and Bully Ray at Lockdown on Sunday, March 10.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY8mz-M4LL0
– The Team 3D Academy of Professional Wrestling in Kissimmee, Florida has announced that every student who enrolls in the school during the month of March will have the opportunity to receive a free year of training.
– Former WWE developmental talent and Tough Enough competitor Ivelisse Velez will compete on this Thursday’s live episode of Impact Wrestling.
Sunday on Twitter, Velez issued this message: “The Huntress will be making an IMPACT this Thursday! #KnowWhatIMean #TuneIn #OnTheRise.”
PWInsider.com has since confirmed that she will participate in the “Gut Check Challenge.”
It will not be her first match inside a TNA ring as she competed in a dark match against Tara in October
– TNA has released the following video previewing Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast, which is centered on a confrontation between World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy and Bully Ray.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEmv8XS7BNw
– Robbie E announced on Twitter Sunday that he will appear at this Thursday’s Ohio Valley Wrestling event in Louisville, Kentucky. “Guess who’s going to be at Davis Arena this Wednesday February 27 th ? The one and only Robbie E from tna !!!” he wrote.
– WWE has added TNA World Champion Jeff Hardy to the Alumni section of WWE.com. Not surprisingly, there is no mention of TNA on Jeff’s bio. Jeff Hardy’s TNA contract expires at the end of the month.
– TNA has announced that it is suspending online voting for Gutcheck due to voting issues.
– TNA was talking about running an event from a military base on February 28th (very similar to Tribute to the Troops), but those plans fell through.
– TNA is terminating its lease with Universal for the Impact Zone at the end of March. The plan is to tape most of the One Night Only themed taped PPVs before the lease expires. As previously reported, TNA will be holding double “One Night Only” tapings on 3/17, 3/23 and 3/24.
MLive.com has an interview with TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy, who was promoting the upcoming TNA live event in Detroit on Friday, February 22nd. Here are just a few highlights from the interview:
Critics who say that TNA is filled with washed up former WWE wrestlers trying to collect a paycheck: “You know, I’m not sure. We’re way different than WWE. We may never be as big as WWE, but the cool thing about TNA is that we are the alternative. So people who get tired and bored with the WWE – I’ve been there, I understand – there’s an alternative and something else to watch. For special wrestlers, there’s somewhere else to go – as long as you’re not brainwashed by that WWE mentality. There’s other worlds out there; it’s OK to switch around.”
How Hulk Hogan has Helped TNA: “Just being Hulk Hogan and here in TNA is huge; Sting is here, too. They’re big-time involved with the younger guys whether its advice their style, compliments on a good job or giving some kind of direction. They are big-time involved and I think it definitely helps to have them and their knowledge here to help these guys that (previously) didn’t get it that much. It helps slow them down and work smarter. Even just character-wise, they help all talent here.”
TNA’s Future: “The sky is the limit. There’s so many talent guys here. I’ve worked with Austin Aries several times, Bobby Roode; those guys are phenomenal. There’s guys like A.J. Styles; he’s unbelievable. These kinds of guys are just getting it done, man. And when they do get the chances, they take full advantage. It just takes time, the product is going to get better and better. I don’t know what the next five or 10 years will bring, but I definitely think TNA will continue to grow. I’m not sure where exactly it’s going or how it’s going to be but it’s definitely going to be changing the game.”
Much more is contained in the interview, including Hardy discussing Sting and The Ultimate Warrior influencing his career, doing yoga, the rise of the UFC, the ups and downs in his career and more. You can check out the full interview by clicking here.
– Jeff Hardy continues to prove that he is a drawing card for TNA Wrestling as preliminary estimates for the Genesis pay-per-view event he headlined on January 13 have the show drawing between 12,000 and 13,000 buys.
By comparison, many of last year’s shows drew between 7,000 and 10,000 buys, with the upswing kicking off after Hardy become TNA World Heavyweight Champion in October.
At Genesis, Hardy beat Austin Aries and Bobby Roode in a Triple Threat Elimination match to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
– There are several people behind-the-scenes in WWE who have been greatly entertained by the comedic exploits of the recently united tandem of Bobby Roode and Austin Aries on Impact Wrestling.
– On Tuesday’s episode of TNA Xplosion on the UK’s Challenge TV, Garett Bischoff beat Jessie Godderz with The Numbskull.
Speaking to Wrestling101.com, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy discussed his expectations for 2013, working with Vince McMahon and Dixie Carter, his on-screen feud with CM Punk and more. Highlights from the interview are as follows:
Which wrestlers inspired his early wrestling persona: “More than anybody I would have to say Sting and Ultimate Warrior combined with Sting’s charisma and the Ultimate Warrior’s insanity, those two combined just pretty much inspired me back in the day to paint my face and act strange, so I would have to put down a lot of what you see in Jeff Hardy today down to those two.”
Working with Edge, Christian and the Dudley Boyz in Tables, Ladders, and Chairs matches: “They are legendary matches, I had a ladder match against Austin Aries at one of our recent PPV’s Turning Point which was huge. But before going into that match I actually watched some of those TLC matches and the ladder matches that I’ve had with The Undertaker, Edge and CM Punk.
“Whilst watching them back I was just thinking, “oh my god these are so memorable,” we have done so much it is kind of hard to stay creative, fresh and new.
“But anytime I go back and watch those TLC matches I always think how magical they were to be a part of and they always will be, fans will talk about those matches for decades to come.”
Expectations for himself in 2013: “Hopefully to remain the world champion for as long as I can, even before the start of 2012 I set a goal for myself just to have a tremendous year and it went well beyond my expectations. I’m setting another goal for myself for 2013 and that is at Bound for Glory I want to perform a song from my bands album live on the PPV and hopefully I can achieve that.”
Similarities and differences between Vince McMahon and Dixie Carter: “I love Vince McMahon, I don’t have anything bad to say about him, we get along, we have had our ups and downs but he was a great boss. With Dixie it is more about family, like my daughter actually knows her kids and it is much more family like here in TNA and that is kind of what I like.
“Naturally the schedule is a lot more laid back so whenever I can have more time with my family that is crazy important. I think Dixie is a lot more personal whereas Vince is more professional.”
Working with CM Punk: “It was great working with CM Punk, we have different beliefs in terms of our outlook on life but he is so talented it’s crazy, we had many great matches together and it was a pleasure to work with him.”
TNA has issued a statement announcing that TNA World Champion Jeff Hardy won’t be appearing on the company’s upcoming UK tour, even though he’s been advertised for close to a year. TNA is claiming Hardy is injured, but his absence is actually related to his past felony arrests.
TNA IMPACT WRESTLING regrets to inform our fans in the UK and Ireland that Jeff Hardy will not be on the Road To Lockdown Tour, due to an injury sustained on the TNA IMPACT WRESTLING show on January 18.
However we are delighted to announce that ‘The Icon’ Sting will be replacing Jeff at the TNA live events in Dublin, Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester and London.
Also appearing on all five shows will be global wrestling superstars including Kurt Angle, Bully Ray, Austin Aries, Bobby Roode, James Storm, Magnus, RVD, Tara and Velvet Sky.
The Immortal Hulk Hogan and Brooke Hogan were recently added to the roster for TNA’s TV tapings in Manchester and London.
The stars of TNA Wrestling: British Boot Camp – Marty Scurll, Rockstar Spud and The Blossom Twins – will also be appearing in Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester and London.
– Several months ago we reported that Hulk Hogan was approached by Mexico’s Multimedios group to wrestle a match for a huge payday. While Hogan originally turned them down, word out of TNA is that Eric Bischoff recently approached the group to restart negotiations.
The condition of Hulk Hogan’s back remains the big issue as to whether he can wrestle a full match. Hogan has stated in recent interviews that his latest back surgery fixed his back and he does plan on wrestling again, but it’s more likely that he’ll simply appear at the show and get physical, opposed to working a full match.
– TNA’s developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling, taped their 700th episode of television this week. Several TNA stars taped congratulatory messages that will air on the show, including Hulk Hogan, Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Anderson and Tara.
– TNA World Champion Jeff Hardy will not be traveling to the UK for TNA’s annual overseas tour due to his felony conviction that prevents him from entering the country. As a result, Hardy will miss 4 weeks of Impact tapings, so it will be interesting to see how TNA handles the situation.
– Matt and Jeff Hardy will be reuniting on January 15th in Durham, NC for the return of their Omega Pro Wrestling promotion. The event is a benefit show for former Omega wrestler Chuck Coates, who is battling cancer. The Hardy Boyz are teaming up with James Storm & Shane Helms to face Steve Corino, C.W. Anderson, Lodi & Gunner in the main event.
– TNA has announced a format change to the TNA Gut Check segments that air on Impact Wrestling. Previously, the Gut Check contestant would wrestle a member of the TNA roster in an attempt to impress the judges. Starting this Thursday, two Gut Check contestants will wrestle each other – with both of them being evaluated by Al Snow, Taz and Bruce Prichard.
– “Suspended” TNA star Bully Ray is asking fans if he should crash tomorrow night’s Impact broadcast.
– Rosita is the latest TNA talent expected to be gone from the company after her contract was not renewed by the company this past week.
– Jeff Hardy was named TNA’s Wrestler of the Year on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, beating out Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, James Storm and Bully Ray.
– Hulk Hogan “suspended” Bully Ray in the latest chapter of the Bully/Brooke Hogan drama.
– Sting returned at the very end of Thursday’s Impact Wrestling an unmasked one of the members of Aces & Eights – revealing him to be former WWE superstar Mike Knox. Knox was referred to as “Mike Knox from the WWE” – and last wrestled for WWE back in April 2010, nearly 3 years ago.
– The main event for next week’s Impact Wrestling will see Austin Aries & Bobby Roode vs. Jeff Hardy & a mystery partner. Hardy will defend the TNA World title against Aries & Roode in a triple threat elimination match at Genesis.
– Two big matches were announced on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling for this month’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view:
* TNA World Hvt. Champion Jeff Hardy will square off against Bobby Roode and Austin Aries in a triple-threat elimination match at the Genesis PPV.
* Hernandez & Chavo Guerrero will defend the TNA Tag titles against Matt Morgan & Joey Ryan.
– TNA kicked of the X Division Contender’s tournament on Impact, with Christian York defeating Kid Kash to advance to the finals at Genesis. Next week on Impact, Kenny King faces Zema Ion, with the winner advancing to face Christian York at Genesis. The winner of the Christian York vs. King/Ion match at Genesis will go on to face Rob Van Dam for the X Division title later in the evening.
TNA star Jeff Hardy appeared on the 4thandPain.com podcast this week and spoke to hosts Adam Carriker and Chuck Carroll about his favorite career moments, including his match against the Undertaker on Monday Night RAW from July 2002. Hardy credits that match with taking his solo career to the next level Hardy said:
“That was one of the most amazing story telling matches I’ve ever been a part of.”
Hardy also says he’s thoroughly enjoying the business and still gets a huge rush during his matches. When asked whether he prefers wrestling as a heel or face, Hardy says he has a lot of fun being a bad guy. Hardy also spoke about his new music album, his art work and how he comes up with his face paint designs.
During a recent interview with Power Slam, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy was asked to give his thoughts on his polar opposite, WWE Champion CM Punk.
The two star wrestlers have been at odds in the past. Hardy was reportedly upset with Punk denouncing him on live television for his September 2009 arrest on charges of trafficking in controlled prescription pills and possession of anabolic steroids, after a search of his North Carolina home yielded 262 Vicodin prescription pills, 180 Soma prescription pills, 555 milliliters of anabolic steroids, a residual amount of powder cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. A little over a year later, a bizarre video surfaced on YouTube of a slurring Hardy bashing Punk’s drug-free lifestyle and proclaiming to have “made him.” These days, however, Hardy says he has no problem with the Straight Edge Superstar.
While on the subject of whether he was aware of Punk clocking a fan in the stands on the October 8 episode of Raw, Hardy responded, “I am working on some songs with this guy, and he sent me a text and asked me if I had seen it. I hadn’t seen it, so I don’t know what happened … But CM Punk is great, man: he’s so talented, it’s crazy. We’re just on different pages on our beliefs and our outlook on life.
“But, yeah, I’ve got to check that [footage of Punk striking the fan]: I heard it was pretty violent. This guy said, “He might be coming to TNA, LOL.” I don’t know about that. But CM Punk is crazy talented. We don’t stay in touch or have contact, but I have nothing bad to say about the guy … we’re just different.”
– Thursday’s post-Final Resolution episode of Impact Wrestling drew a 0.96 cable rating, down from 0.98 the week before. The program averaged 1.242 million viewers compared to 1.320 million the prior week.
Excluding the Thanksgiving episode of Impact Wrestling, it is the program’s lowest viewership since October 25. A year ago at this time, Impact Wrestling drew a 1.14 cable rating.
– TNA Wrestling has released its 2012 ShopTNA Knockouts Holiday music video, which features all of the company’s female talent except Sarita, Rosita and Velvet Sky.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFmyDKXcEOw
– ShopTNA.com has released new Jeff Hardy merchandise.
TNA sent out the following press release on Friday morning announcing that Jeff Hardy’s new music album “Similar Creatures” is available at ShopTNA.com and iTunes. The track includes 9 original songs, including his theme song, the title track. Below is Jeff Hardy’s entrance theme followed the by the press release:
TNA WRESTLING ANNOUNCES JEFF HARDY DEBUT ALBUM SIMILAR CREATURES
AVAILABLE NOW AT SHOPTNA.COM AND ON iTunes AND OTHER ONLINE MUSIC OUTLETS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2012) — TNA Wrestling has announced the release of Jeff Hardy’s music debut EP titled Similar Creatures available now at ShopTNA.com and on iTunes. Similar Creatures features nine tracks including Hardy’s current theme song and title track, “Similar Creatures.”
“The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy is one of the most recognized and beloved pro-wrestlers, as well as the current TNA World Heavyweight Champion in the world today. Hardy can be seen every Thursday night on TNA’s flagship show “IMPACT WRESTLING” on Spike TV 8/7ct.
Hardy and Dale Oliver wrote all of the songs on Similar Creatures for Embrangle Publishing Company and TNA Knockout Music. Similar Creatures was recorded at OTM Studios in Brentwood, TN. Hardy is the midst of working on his first all original music project with Oliver and his band that is set for release in mid-2013, accompanied by his original art work that reflects the musical compositions.
The nine track EP features:
Modest (remix 2012)
Another Me
Resurrected
Similar Creatures (original mix)
Soul Tied In A Knot
Humanomoly
Enshrine
Reptilian
Similar Creatures
(For more information, visit IMPACTWRESTLING.com.)
– The promotional poster for TNA’s Lockdown pay-per-view event on March 10, 2013 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, has surfaced online and Hulk Hogan is featured front and center. Also notably featured is TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy, whose contract expires in February.
– Thursday on Impact Wrestlng, Velvet Sky made her return to TNA Wrestling during a in-ring segment between Mickie James and Tara, vowing to regain the TNA Women’s Knockouts Championship and making 2013 her year. Following her appearance, TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter remarked on Sky’s return, tweeting, “Welcome back @VelVelHoller! I’m sure millions have missed the pigeons!!”
– Miss Tessmacher and Robbie E appear for ACW tomorrow at Opportunity Builders Inc. 8855 Veterans Highway Millersville, Maryland. Call 410-608-1141 for more information.
– Eric Young announced Thursday that he has re-signed with TNA Wrestling. “Just re-signed with Impact Wrestling,” Young wrote on his Twitter page. “Great day and when I come back I’ll be better and crazier than ever. That’s a promise.”
– TNA Wrestling aired this cryptic video during Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast, with the following stated, “A reckoning is at hand. Their road to hell will be paved in their own blood. 1.3.13.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vubqAIsLb_g
– Jeff Hardy is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Inside Wrestling.
– TNA is interested in signing former WWE developmental star El Hijo del Medico Asesino.
– TNA and Scott Steiner’s recent lawsuit settlement talks have been related to Steiner claiming he’s owed royalties. There are still other legal issues between the two parties that are not close to being settled.
– There is still uncertainty in TNA as to whether they will be able to keep Jeff Hardy when his contract expires in March. The dynamic remains that he can achieve greater fame and fortune in WWE, but his body is in rough shape and he’s virtually guaranteed a permanent main event spot in TNA.
– Three matches have been announced for next Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast, which is the final show before Final Resolution.
* TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles and James Storm face Bobby Roode, Christopher Daniels and Kazarian in a tag team match.
* Samoa Joe defends the TNA Television Championship against Devon.
* Kurt Angle takes on a member of Aces & Eights, D.O.C. (f/k/a Luke Gallows).
– Wes Brisco is the newest member of the TNA roster. After defeating Garett Bischoff in his “Gut Check” challenge match on Impact Wrestling last Thursday, becoming the first contestant to defeat his opponent, he received a “yes” from two of the three judges to earn a contract—Bruce Prichard and D’Lo Brown both said yes, while Taz said no.
Brisco, who is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco, remarked on the accomplishment immediately afterwards via Twitter, “Greatest day of my life just made on the TNA Roster!!!!!” He was also congratulated by company president Dixie Carter (see photo).
It was announced during Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast that San Antonio, Texas will host Lockdown on March 10, 2013 at the Alamodome. The following press release was issued.
Lockdown 2013 is coming to the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on March 10
TNA WRESTLING ANNOUNCES SAN ANTONIO FOR “LOCKDOWN” LIVE PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT MARCH 10 – PRESENTED BY DIRECT AUTO INSURANCE! TNA IMPACT WRESTLING SUPERSTARS HULK HOGAN, AUSTIN ARIES, BOBBY ROODE, JEFF HARDY, JAMES STORM AND MANY MORE WILL IGNITE THE ALAMODOME!
TNA Wrestling has announced San Antonio, Texas will be home for “Lockdown” presented by Direct Auto Insurance. The annual live Pay-Per-View extravaganza is scheduled for Sunday night, March 10 at the Alamodome. This will be TNA’s first televised event from San Antonio. Tickets for “Lockdown” start at $15 and go on sale Friday, Dec. 7 at all Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.
“Lockdown” is promised to be the most dangerous Pay-Per-View event of the year featuring a 15-foot reinforced steel cage. 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. Fans can watch the “Road to Lockdown” on TNA’s weekly flagship show, IMPACT WRESTLING, airing every Thursday night on Spike TV.
The reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Jeff Hardy, leads the invasion of IMPACT WRESTLING stars including Hulk Hogan, “Cowboy” James Storm, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam, the lovely and lethal Knockouts and more.
“We have been waiting to play San Antonio until we could bring this great city a big televised event,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “I’m so excited our first show there will be Lockdown — TNA’s most intense pay-per-view of the year.”
Tickets for “Lockdown” go on sale Friday, Dec. 7 at 10am, at all Ticketmaster locations, www.Ticketmaster.com, the Alamodome box office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
“TNA Lockdown Fan InterAction” will be taking place on Saturday, March 9. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 7 at ShopTNA.com. “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 first or second row tickets to “Lockdown.”
– Jeff Hardy appears on Spike’s tattoo competition reality series Ink Master next Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. The TNA World Heavyweight Champion will appear as a “guest canvas” on the show, which means one of the contestants will give him a tattoo. Hardy’s wife Beth hyped his appearance on Twitter Thursday, writing, “Make sure to watch @JEFFHARDYBRAND on Ink Master next week on @SpikeTV. BTW…his tattoo is AMAZING!!!”
– Sarita, who is known as Dark Angel in Mexico, won CMLL’s annual female bodybuilding competition for the seventh consecutive year Thursday in Mexico City. She beat Dalys and Isis to be crowned “Miss CMLL.”
Sarita thanked fans for their support on Facebook: “THANK YOU for so much support today at the contest. I was elated to see so many friends cheering me on. 7 time champ!”
– Eric the Actor of The Howard Stern Show fame, who appeared on a handful of TNA Today segments alongside Mike Tenay and Jeremy Borash, recently quit the gig. He stated on Thursday’s radio show that he ceased his affiliation with TNA Wrestling because he was tired of the “abuse” he received via e-mail and on Twitter from wrestling fans.
2013 could see the WWE returns of one of the most innovative tag teams in history – the Hardy Boyz.
During an interview with Pass The Torch Radio to promote his appearance at WOH wrestling in Whitehall, New York, this Friday, Matt Hardy was asked about the possibility of a Hardy Boys reunion in WWE next year, with him being a free agent and Jeff’s contract with TNA Wrestling expiring in February. His response?
“Very likely!”
Hit up the comments below and tell us if you want to see Matt and Jeff back in WWE.
– This week on WWE Inbox, Superstars and Divas are asked which celebrity they would like to get in the ring with, whether they have ever purchased an item from SkyMall, and about favorite childhood possessions.
– “The British Bulldog” is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.
MDI Secures IMPACT WRESTLING Superstars and Experiential Prizes for Exciting New Instant Games
MDI Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation, has signed an agreement with TNA Entertainment, LLC, dba IMPACT WRESTLING, to offer lotteries branded instant games featuring some of the biggest names and most recognizable imagery in professional wrestling today.
The agreement makes the names and likenesses of more than a dozen wrestling superstars, as well as the logos, marks and artwork of IMPACT WRESTLING, available to lotteries worldwide.
Stars like Hulk Hogan, Kurt Angle, Sting, Jeff Hardy, Matt Morgan and Bobby Roode are included, and can be used on instant tickets and promotional materials, as well as in television and radio commercials. They also are available for personal appearances and public service announcements to promote the good causes lottery games support.
“We are extremely pleased to have secured this license, and to be able to give lotteries so many noteworthy options to promote games associated with it,” said Steve Saferin, President, Properties Group and Chief Creative Officer for Scientific Games.
“In addition to providing the biggest names in wrestling today, IMPACT WRESTLING is offering extraordinary marketing support and incredible prize opportunities. This gives lotteries a chance to reach and inspire wrestling fans – including the often elusive 18-34 age group – in very powerful ways.”
IMPACT WRESTLING President Dixie Carter stated, “Working with MDI provides a new marketing platform for IMPACT WRESTLING to connect with our fans through the state lottery programs. Our fans avidly invest in our superstars as they appear on SPIKE TV every Thursday and travel the country on the IMPACT WRESTLING LIVE WORLD TOUR.”
IMPACT WRESTLING will work with MDI and lotteries to create 2nd Chance prizes that can include merchandise and trips where winners will be treated to a live taping of the IMPACT WRESTLING television show, a backstage tour and a chance to meet wrestling talent. “IMPACT WRESTLING” is a weekly, two-hour show appearing during prime time on SPIKE TV.
A “Contract-for-a-Day” prize also can be created, in which the winner will be given the trip, plus an on-camera cameo role to be included in an IMPACT WRESTLING pay-per-view live show.
– Matt and Jeff Hardy will be be promoting a special benefit show on January 15th for a friend of theirs who is battling cancer. The show will be billed as an OMEGA show, the name of their defunct indy promotion. Matt and Jeff will be teaming up with Shane Helms in the main event against opponents to be announced. Also confirmed for the show is TNA star James Storm.
– TNA Tag Champion Hernandez will be holding a clinic in Denton, Texas on Saturday, Dec 15th at 12pm. Registration costs $50. For more information, visit Facebook.com/xcwinstitute, or email David Fuller at Dfhxcpromotion@gmail.com.
– Following Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, here’s the updated card for next month’s TNA Final Resolution pay-per-view:
TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Bobby Roode
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Tara (c) vs. Mickie James
