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  • Kurt Angle Returns To TNA On Impact, Ethan Carter III Promo Video

    – Future TNA Hall of Famer Kurt Angle returned on last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling for the first time since leaving television a few months ago for personal reasons. Angle interrupted E.G.O.’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Bobby Roode – and challenged Roode to a match at Bound For Glory.

    – Also on Impact, TNA ran the latest promo for the upcoming debut as Ethan, now known as Ethan Carter III (“EC3”). Ethan Carter is portrayed by former WWE superstar Derek Bateman.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1MieE1M_b5o

  • Kurt Angle Headed To OVW?, Bound For Glory To Air Live On Free TV In India

    -Jamin Olivencia defeated James “Moose” Thomas in a “Loser Leaves OVW” match on Saturday night to retain the OVW World Heavyweight Championship. With the win, Olivencia became the longest reigning OVW World champion in history. After his victory, Olivencia issued a challenge to TNA wrestler Kurt Angle. Whether or not this is the beginning stages of an angle shot to bring Angle into OVW as a special attraction remains to be seen.

    -Sony Six, TNA’s television broadcast partner in India, recently announced that they will be airing the upcoming “Bound For Glory” pay-per-view event on Sunday, October 20th, live and free on their station.

    TNA BOUND FOR GLORY SPOILERS >>

  • Update On TNA’s Future, Kurt Angle’s Status For Bound For Glory

    – As of this writing, returning TNA star Kurt Angle is not scheduled to wrestle at Bound For Glory later this month. Angle will still be at the event, as he’s being inducted into TNA’s Hall of Fame that weekend.

    – Regarding the future of TNA, the outlook is mixed. While the general feeling is that TNA will continue to exist through 2014 because Spike TV does not want to lose one of their top shows.

    There remains a strong possibility that the Carter family will sell the struggling promotion over the next 12 months. In the event that TNA is in fact sold, the company would likely undergo a major transformation.

    * Update On HOGAN’s TNA Future, More TNA Talent Cuts Coming Soon

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Jim Ross Q&A: Interest In TNA & MMA, Angle vs. Lesnar In A Shoot, Wyatt/Jake Roberts

    The following are highlights of a new Q&A update from the official website of WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

    On if TNA offered him a job with full control, would he take it?: “No…not at this time. Zero interest. I’m moving onto other things of interest.”

    On Bray Wyatt’s promo skills reminding him of Jake “The Snake” Roberts: “Wyatt grew up in the business so I’d assume he studied many. He’s a student of the game.”

    On who would win an amateur wrestling match in their prime: Kurt Angle or Brock Lesnar?: “Hard to say, depends on everyone’s health. Both at their best, it’s hard to pick against a Gold Medalist.”

    On the possibilities of becoming a mixed-martial-arts announcer: “Time will tell. I’m interested but not sure if any MMA companies are. I’m sure it would be fun if it were to occur. I’m a big, MMA fan especially UFC.”

    Check out more JR Q&A at his official website, JRsBarBQ.com.

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  • Jim Ross Q&A: Kurt Angle/WWE Return, His WWE Status, More Talk Of TNA

    The following are highlights from some new Jim Ross website Q&A:

    On working with Boyd Pierce and Mid-South attempting to go national: “Boyd was a funny guy who loved to make people laugh. A natural born showman. Mid South attempting to go national was our best hope of surviving in our economically depressed base area.”

    On Kurt Angle ever returning to WWE: “Truly, never say never. Kurt in the WWE HOF makes sense….wrestling? Not so sold on that except perhaps a retirement match at WrestleMania.”

    On working with TNA in the future: “No disrespect taken…Just not interested in working w/ any wrestling company at this time.”

    On JR being rude to fans asking about his contract status: “I’d suggest I interact w/ fans as well as anyone in the business or at least I try. I certainly don’t feel that I’m better than any wrestling fan or anyone else. At the same time, my exact contractual status w/ any organization isn’t something I care to discuss. Bottom line, I’m no longer employed at WWE and look forward to the future engaging other entities. Will my existing work in WWE, WCW and Mud Soth continue to exist on WWE projects? I’d say most likely to that.”

    Check out more JR Q&A on his official website at JRsBarBQ.com.

    Update On Kurt Angle’s Future, Hulk Hogan/WWE Return Rumors + Early WMXXX News! [>>]

  • Update On Permanent Impact Wrestling Location, Hype-Video For Kurt Angle’s Return

    -According to one source, after dropping out of the running due to fear of the costs of running on the West Coast, it appears that Las Vegas is back in the running for the permanent home of Impact Wrestling. As noted in the past, TNA is looking to select a single location for their weekly Impact Wrestling shows, as opposed to continuing to take the show on the road every other week.

    -As noted previously, TNA announced during Thursday night’s edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV that Kurt Angle will officially return to the company at their “Bound For Glory” pay-per-view on Sunday, October 20th. TNA has released the hype video announcing Angle’s return on their official YouTube channel, which you can check out below:

    http://youtu.be/daVvBNOyb70

    HUGE Update On Kurt Angle’s TNA Return + SEVERAL Major TNA Stars DONE?! [>>]

  • Kurt Angle’s Official TNA Return Date Announced (Video)

    On this week’s live edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV, TNA announced that Kurt Angle will make his official return to the company at the “Bound For Glory” pay-per-view event on Sunday, October 20th.

    The announcement was made during a video segment that highlighted past TNA moments involving Kurt Angle, including the announcement earlier this year that the former Olympic gold medalist would be inducted into the official TNA Hall Of Fame.

    More Details On Kurt Angle’s TNA Return + HUGE Bound For Glory *SPOILERS*

  • Magnus Speaks On Dixie Carter Noticing His Talent, Looking Up To Angle/Sting/Hogan

    The following are highlights from a recent interview with TNA Impact Wrestling star Magnus:

    On talents he looked up to before getting into the business: “I looked up to Kurt in particular when I decided to be a pro wrestler, and Sting and Hulk Hogan are both characters that captured my imaginations as a kid, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be working alongside them by the time I made it to a high enough level.”

    “I always dreamed of wrestling Kurt Angle, but even that was a pipe dream. So the fact that I’ve wrestled Sting and Kurt and appeared with Hulk is still surreal to me and means so much. But then to hear them publicly endorse me is one of the most gratifying feelings I have ever had. Sting was the first major name to speak up for me, and Kurt has been a supporter of mine for a long time. He’s a wonderful guy and I am so appreciative of all he has done for me and the business.”

    On Dixie Carter seeing something in him early on: “Dixie saw something in me before anyone else, so in terms of how things are going for me now, I’m proud of myself and forever grateful for her for her support. I was determined not to let her down. Anytime someone takes a chance with me, I will do my absolute best to return on that faith. It was the same thing when Richard Woolfe [the former head of Sky 1] saw something in me for Gladiators that the other producers did not. And it will be the same for anyone else that sees something in me: I’ll deliver.”

    Check out the complete interview online at Mirror.co.uk.

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  • Update On Kurt Angle’s TNA TV Return, Recent TNA Attendance Figures

    -There is still no definite word as to when Kurt Angle will be making his official return to TNA television at this point, however it is expected that he will return soon as it is possible he will be wrestling at the upcoming “Bound For Glory” pay-per-view in October. Additionally, Angle is set to be inducted into the TNA Hall Of Fame.

    -The September 12th edition of Impact Wrestling TV from St. Louis drew 2,000 fans, with 1,200 paid. On September 13th, the TNA non-televised live event in Joplin, Missouri drew a reported 800 fans.

    More On Kurt Angle’s TNA Return + Huge Bound For Glory *SPOILERS* [>>]

    [Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

  • Kurt Angle, Hulk Hogan, Dixie Carter & More TNA Stars Remember 9/11

    -TNA Impact Wrestling president Dixie Carter posted her 9/11 remembrance on Twitter today. Dixie wrote:

    Today will always be a day of rememberance.Thoughts & prayers are w/all affected by #September11, especially @TheaTrinidadTMT #NeverForget

    -TNA Impact Wrestling star Hulk Hogan also tweeted about the 9/11 tragedy, writing:

    9/11 Prayers for our nation,families and friends,we will never forget. HH

    -TNA’s Kurt Angle tweeted this one:

    To All Who Died and Were Affected from 9/11. It’s Patriot Day. My Prayers Are With You!

    -TNA’s Bully Ray tweeted this one:

    To the #NYPD, #FDNY and all who gave or lost on 9/11…WE SALUTE YOU. To the #2MBikers in DC…STAY HARDCORE!

    24WRESTLING.COM

  • This Day In History: Ric Flair’s WWF Debut Match, Kurt Angle Found Not Guilty, ECW

    It is an interesting “day in history” for pro wrestling today, September 9th. WWE Hall Of Famer “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair had his official WWE (WWF at the time) debut match on this day in 1991. Flair defeated Jim Powers at a television taping in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

    Also on this day, in 2000, former WWE Superstar Rhino defeated Kid Kash for the ECW Television Title. That is interesting to note because Rhino would end up being the final ECW TV Champion in history, as he would hold onto the belt until the company folded in April of 2001.

    On this day in 2008, current TNA Impact Wrestling star Kurt Angle was found not guilty of driving under the influence and careless driving in a Allegheny County, Pennsylvania courtroom. Angle was arrested for one of his earlier DUI’s after a witness filed a complaint. Angle’s lawyer would later challenge the use of the witness, since police could not corroborate her claims.

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  • Kurt Angle’s Return At Team 3D Event Canceled, Angle’s Wife Lashes Out

    As noted earlier this weekend, Kurt Angle was reportedly released from the rehabilitation facility where he was staying since checking himself in following yet another DUI arrest.

    In the report, it was mentioned that Angle was included in the advertisements for an upcoming Team 3D Wrestling Academy event. Angle’s current wife, Giovanna Angle, took offense to these reports, for whatever reason, and tweeted the following on her official Twitter account:

    “My husband is NOT going to the Team 3D Academy event! It has been canceled. You dirt sheets need to stop yapping about untrue stuff, jerks”

    It should be noted that this particular website didn’t “yap” about anything, rather, merely reported that Angle was included in official advertisements for the event.

    HUGE *SPOILER* On TNA’s Planned Storyline For Kurt Angle’s TV Return!

  • Kurt Angle Released From Rehab, Details On His TNA Television Return

    According to reports, TNA Impact Wrestling star Kurt Angle was officially released from his rehabilitation center earlier this week.

    There is no definite word on when Angle will return to TNA Impact Wrestling television, however he is currently featured in the advertisements for the Team 3D Academy event coming up on September 14th at the Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne, Florida. The event is being presented for the “Hope For A Single Mom” charity.

    Also announced for the event are current and former TNA stars Hulk Hogan, Devon, Garret Bischoff, Wes Brisco, Mike Knox, Samoa Joe, Sam Shaw, So Cal Val and Jay Lethal.

    SPOILER On Storyline For Kurt Angle’s TNA TV Return! **CLICK HERE**

    [Credit: F4WOnline.com]

  • McMahon Not Liking The Way Christian Looks, Details On Past HBK/Angle Altercation

    Former WWE head writer Alex Greenfield recently spoke to John Pollock of The Fight Network this week to discuss a number of WWE related topics. Below are highlights from their discussion:

    On Vince McMahon wanting to censor Christian’s face on TV with a blue dot: “Right before I started, there was a big show, I think it might have been in Toronto. Christian was just so completely over, and everybody thought he was going to get a push at, I think it was the World Heavyweight Championship at that point. We were on the plane one time shortly after I started, and Vince was just like “God damn, I just don’t like his face. His face really bothers me.” I was like, “He’s ugly, Vince?” “No, it’s not that he’s ugly, it’s just, I don’t know, it’s ratty! You know what we should do? That Kennedy gimmick.” And we’re all like, “What?” Some see-on of the Kennedy fortune I guess got arrested for rape in the 1990s at some point. When the woman who was accusing him was on the stand, all of the networks put a blue dot over her face. Vince was like, “God damn, you know what we should do? We should put a blue dot over his face whenever he comes out.” It was the flight to Sheffield, England, also the flight where the Spirit Squad idea was invented. This was a whole flight of bad ideas.”

    On a backstage segment Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels had in 2005: “I always found Shawn to be an entitled prick. He tried this s*** with Angle one night; Angle wasn’t having it, and threw him around like a rag-doll. I remember I was supposed to do some sort of stand-up interview, a backstage deal with Angle afterward, and Shawn comes up like a house of fire, like “You were taking liberties!” And it’s because Shawn was booked to lose a match and started his overselling nonsense, because that’s the kind of thing he always did because he’s a guy who hated losing. I don’t argue with anyone that, when he’s working with friends in exactly the way he wants, yes, he’s one of the best performers of all time. That doesn’t mean you’re one of the best performers of all time, though, if you can’t do it with people who aren’t your friends.”

    Check out the complete interview online at TheFightNetwork.com.

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  • TNA’s Explanation Of Kurt Angle’s Absence, TNA No Surrender Announced For September 12th

    -As seen on the TNA Hardcore Justice edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV on Thursday night, TNA President Dixie Carter addressed the Kurt Angle situation live in the ring before the fans in Norfolk, Virginia. Carter came to the ring, and simply explained the situation as a shoot, informing fans that Kurt Angle was currently in rehab and would not be able to participate in the Main Event Mafia vs. Aces & 8’s five-on-five match as advertised. She noted that the match would be pushed until next week’s edition of Impact Wrestling, leaving the Main Event Mafia a week to find a suitable replacement. She also talked about how Angle had the full support of herself and the rest of the TNA Impact Wrestling company. Additionally, Carter said there is no specific timetable in terms of a television return for Angle.

    -TNA announced the next Impact Wrestling special, which will be a “No Surrender” themed edition of the show. The TNA No Surrender edition of Impact Wrestling is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 12th and will feature the Final Four of the Bound For Glory Series tournament to determine who will challenge for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at the Bound For Glory pay-per-view in October.

    WWE SummerSlam 2013 Results

  • Kurt Angle Rehab Update/Status For Impact Wrestling Tapings; More TNA News

    -Despite the fact that TNA Impact Wrestling announced that they are moving the five-on-five Main Event Mafia vs. Aces & 8’s match until the August 22nd edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV, as opposed to the live Hardcore Justice edition of Impact Wrestling this week, Kurt Angle is not expected to be involved in the match.

    Angle is still in rehab at this point, and according to sources, is not expected back in TNA anytime in the near future.

    -According to sources, there is a lot of talk in TNA right now about new talent coming into the company. New official names have been released at this point, but more new faces are expected soon.

    -Additionally, there was an alleged memo that went around to the TNA talent informing them on how to conduct themselves on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

    TNA Hardcore Justice Spoilers

    [Credit: PWInsider.com]

  • Angle Situation Forces Hardcore Justice Changes, Magnus/Mickie James, TNA Lineups

    -With Thursday’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling being a taped show, there are no new live shows for TNA until next week’s “Hardcore Justice” Impact Wrestling taping in Norfolk, Virginia.

    Confirmed for the “Hardcore Justice” show is a rematch for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship between Chris Sabin and Bully Ray. The two will compete in a Steel Cage match. Also on the show, as announced on Impact Wrestling last Thursday night, is a five-on-five match with five members of the Aces & 8’s challenging five members of the Main Event Mafia, where the person who takes the pin must leave TNA for good.

    With Kurt Angle currently in rehab, it will be interesting to see what TNA plans to do with the aforementioned five-on-five match. Certainly the original plans would have featured Angle, so we’ll see what TNA comes up with as far as the creative change in plans.

    You can view a trailer for the next Impact Wrestling on Spike TV below:

    http://youtu.be/1sISo_yl_Fo

    -Speaking of TNA Impact Wrestling, the company will travel to Roanoke, Virginia on August 16th. The advertised lineup for that live event is as follows:

    –Chris Sabin vs. Bobby Roode [TNA World Heavyweight Championship]
    –Austin Aries vs. Mr. Anderson [TNA Bound For Glory Series Match]
    –Gail Kim vs. Velvet Sky
    –Eric Young vs. Jessie Godderz
    –Jeff Hardy vs. AJ Styles
    –James Storm vs. Robbie E.

    TNA runs Asheville, North Carolina the next night, August 17th, with this lineup:

    –Chris Sabin vs. Austin Aries [TNA World Heavyweight Championship]
    –Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson
    –Gail Kim vs. Velvet Sky
    –Eric Young vs. Robbie E.
    –Bobby Roode vs. AJ Styles
    –James Storm vs. Jessie Godderz

    -And finally, TNA Impact Wrestling stars Magnus and Mickie James will be appearing for a “meet-and-greet” on August 14th from 4-6pm at the Direct Auto Insurance at 875 East Little Creek Road in Norfolk, Virginia.

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    [Credit: PWInsider.com]

  • Update On Kurt Angle’s Rehab, Details On Shark Boy Week, More TNA Notes

    -According to multiple sources within TNA, the general feeling seems to be that rehab is the place for Kurt Angle right now. Some questioned whether Angle had a problem, or was just the victim of bad luck in getting caught so frequently. Wrestlers and other friends in TNA are claiming that Angle belongs in rehab right now, and are hopeful that it will work out for Angle and finally clean up his lifestyle.

    -TNA Impact Wrestling is capitalizing on the popularity of The Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” by promoting “Shark Boy Week” on their official website. For more information, visit ImpactWrestling.com.

    Speaking of Shark Boy, he was recently interviewed by MTV and GuyCode as part of their Shark Week coverage. You can check out those interviews online at GuyCodeBlog.MTV.com.

    UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail Time For Latest DWI Arrest? **DETAILS HERE**

    [Credit: PWInsider.com]

  • Dixie Carter Confirms Kurt Angle Has Checked Himself Into Rehab

    As reported during the weekend here on the site, TNA Impact Wrestling star and Main Event Mafia member Kurt Angle was arrested for DWI. This marked the fourth alcohol-related arrest for Angle in the past six years.

    Following the arrest, Angle wrote on Twitter that he was going to check himself into the appropriate rehabilitation facility. After he made the rehab announcement, TNA President Dixie Carter followed up by claiming Angle had the support of both herself and TNA.

    TNA President Dixie Carter posted a new tweet on Monday that noted Angle has officially entered a rehab facility.

    Dixie wrote the following:

    “”Today, Kurt Angle entered a rehab facility. As a cherished member of the TNA family, we support his decision and wish him strength through this difficult, important recovery process.”

    Follow Dixie Carter on Twitter @TNADixie.

    Kurt Angle To Serve Jail-Time For Latest DWI Arrest? [DETAILS HERE >>]

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  • Dixie Carter Comments On Kurt Angle’s Arrest, Decision To Check Into Rehab

    TNA president Dixie Carter recently took to Twitter to post her reaction to the news that Impact Wrestling star Kurt Angle was arrested for DWI in Texas on Friday morning following the TNA Impact Wrestling television tapings in Texas on Thursday evening.

    Following the arrest, Angle revealed on Twitter that he was going to check himself into the proper rehabilitation center. Angle also noted that TNA has been nothing but supportive as he continues to battle his own personal issues.

    Dixie Carter wrote the following on Twitter late Friday evening:

    “The TNA Family is very supportive of the steps @RealKurtAngle is taking in his recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.”

    Follow Dixie Carter on Twitter @TNADixie.

    UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail Time For Latest DWI Charge?

  • Kurt Angle Checks Into Rehab After Latest DWI Arrest

    Kurt Angle, who was arrested for DWI on Friday morning in Decatur, Texas, recently revealed on Twitter that he is checking himself into a rehabilitation center.

    Angle, who posted several comments on Twitter following the arrest, has posted another set of tweets revealing his plans to go to rehab to attempt to resolve his personal alcohol-related issues.

    Below are Angle’s latest set of tweets combined into one:

    “I am blessed to have the support of my family, my friends and my company. In light of recent events I will immediately be entering a rehabilitation center. I realize that this is a pivotal time in my life and I ask for your understanding as well as your prayers and continued support. I am confident that in taking these steps I can begin to address necessary changes in my life.”

    Follow Kurt Angle on Twitter @RealKurtAngle.

    UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail Time For Latest DWI Charge?

  • Kurt Angle Comments On His Latest DWI Arrest

    TNA Impact Wrestling star Kurt Angle took to Twitter on Friday afternoon, following his DWI arrest, which occurred early Friday morning in Decatur, Texas.

    Angle addressed the arrest, as well as concern from fellow wrestlers and fans over the fact that this is his fourth alcohol-related arrest in six years.

    “TNA and I Are Working to Get Me Better. I’m a fighter,” Angle wrote in a new tweet posted on his official Twitter account on Friday evening. “I’m Getting Help. Much Love,” Angle wrote in response to a fan. “I Will Beat this!” he tweeted to another fan. “I’m Human. It’s time for Me to Work On Me. GOD Bless.”

    In addition to responses to fans and fellow wrestlers, such as Matt Hardy, Angle wrote a public tweet that read, “Thank You to All My friends Who Have Supported Me. GOD Bless!!! I Will Overcome this.”

    Follow Kurt Angle on Twitter @RealKurtAngle.

    UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail Time For Latest DWI Charge?

  • Breaking News: Kurt Angle Arrested On DWI Charge

    TNA Impact Wrestling star Kurt Angle was arrested on a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge early Friday morning in Texas. Angle was arrested following the conclusion of the TNA Impact Wrestling broadcast on Spike TV.

    The former Olympic gold medalist was booked about an hour outside of Wichita Falls, the site of Thursday’s Impact Wrestling show, in Decatur, Texas at the Wise County Jail.

    According to current jail records, this was Angle’s second DWI offense, and he was released on $2,000 bond. After posting bond, local authorities will schedule a trial date.

    Below is the mug shot photo from Angle’s arrest on Friday:

    UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail Time For Latest DWI Charge?

  • Jim Ross Q&A: Randy Orton’s Fan Attack A Work? Kurt Angle In WWE Again & More

    WWE Hall of FamerJim Ross has updated the Q&A section of JRsBarBQ.com once again. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

    Was the fan attacking Randy Orton in South Africa a “work” ?

    “It was an overzealous fan who was sent to jail as best that I know.”

    Will Kurt Angle ever return to WWE?

    “Kurt Angle returning to WWE is largely up to Kurt Angle. I have no idea what his future plans are but his in ring days lessen each day. He’s a warriot but everyone has an expiration date when it comes to in ring work.”

    Will Christian will get another run as World Champion:

    “Christian is a valued resource within WWE. He’s been doing very well on TV as of late. His future is excellent but to get into specifics that I don’t know would not be honest or fair.”