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  • Morgan Says He’s Never Returning To TNA, TNA Removes Sky Pics

    – Matt Morgan continues to suggest via Twitter that he will not return to TNA Wrestling after reportedly fulfilling his contractual obligations with the organization last month. When asked when he will return to Impact Wrestling, he replied, “I’d say somewhere in between NEVER and EVER.” He then responded “sooner vs. later” in regards to appearing on any television show again. In response to a potential return to WWE, he once again wrote, “Tick-Tock…..”

    – Lending credence to rumors of Velvet Sky’s apparent departure from TNA Wrestling, all references to the popular female grappler have been removed from the company website’s Knockouts photo gallery page. Her profile was removed from their roster index Wednesday but returned later after news of the edit surfaced online. She is advertised to appear on iPPV for Pro Wrestling Syndicate on September 14, which would indicate that she is no longer affiliated with TNA since contracted talent are prohibited from appearing on broadcasts for other wrestling organizations.

    – None of the wrestlers used in the X Division Tournament to determine a new TNA X Division Champion have reappeared since Destination X. According to the Wrestling Observer, their status currently remains uncertain.

    – Former TNA star Murphy turns 38 years old Wednesday.

  • Update On Matt Morgan’s Future & Possible Return To WWE

    – In a move that will certainly add to the speculation that Matt Morgan is leaving TNA for WWE, Morgan has removed “TNA” from his Twitter handle. His Twitter account was previously @TNAMattMorgan and is now @BPMattMorgan. Morgan has been teasing for months that he’s leaving TNA and could be returning to WWE, including recent “business meetings” in Connecticut.

    Morgan was also asked if his new Twitter handle was a sign of a new direction. He replied:

    A fan asked Morgan if he was WWE bound, to which he replied:

    Another fan said they can’t wait to see Morgan win the WWE Championship. He replied:

    We can confirm that Morgan has finished up his TNA obligations and there are people in WWE interested in bringing him in when the TNA vs. WWE lawsuit is fully settled.

  • Matt Morgan’s Latest Cryptic Tweet, Dreamer’s HoH, Bellas-Maxim

    – Today’s wrestling birthdays include Shelton Benjamin (37), PN News (46), Marc Mero (52) and Kevin Nash (53).

    – Tommy Dreamer will be revealing some of the talents for his new House of Hardcore promotion later today. The promotion will hold its first live event on October 6th from Poughkeepsie, New York.

    – The Bella Twins will be appearing in the new issue of Maxim Magazine. The Twins appeared in the Spanish issue of Maxim a few months ago.

    – Matt Morgan continues to tweet cryptic messages about his future in pro wrestling. Morgan, who is rumored to be returning to WWE in the coming months, was asked on Twitter if he’s signed with the organization. He responded:

  • News Matt Morgan’s Visit To CT & Paul Heyman’s WWE Contract

    – TNA star Matt Morgan tweeted the following over the weekend about his recent visit to Connecticut:

    It’s been widely speculated that Morgan is interested in returning to WWE when he is contractually able to do so. No word yet on the nature the “business” Morgan conducted while in town, but we’ll post an update on this story when it’s available.

    – As reported earlier, WWE is teasing that Paul Heyman will be at RAW tonight to react to Triple H punching him out last week.

    Heyman’s current deal with WWE runs through SummerSlam and he’s expected to be a regular on WWE television through then as a representative of Brock Lesnar.

  • Update On Matt Morgan Returning To WWE & What Could Prevent It

    TNA star Matt Morgan reportedly fulfilled his remaining obligations for the company over the weekend he weekend and has been teasing a return to WWE.

    Morgan is still scheduled to do a promotional tour for TNA in Australia next week, according to f4wonline.com.

    One hurdle preventing Morgan from jumping to WWE is the ongoing lawsuit between TNA and WWE. It had been widely speculated that Ric Flair was in the process of leaving TNA for WWE, but WWE lawyer Jerry McDevitt told a court last week that currently has no interest in Flair – a sign that WWE is staying away from signing TNA talent until the lawsuit blows over.

    * WWE Storyline Plans Revealed For CM Punk, Daniel Brya & AJ Lee

  • Morgan Finishes Up With TNA – WWE Interested

    Matt Morgan finalized his commitments with TNA Wrestling at last week’s live event tour in Texas. At Saturday’s show in Houston, Morgan grabbed a sign from a ringside fan reading “Going, Going, Gone” and held it up to the audience.

    Morgan expressed frustration with management during a radio station interview Thursday promoting the house show tour, saying his “beef is with the company.”

    “I don’t feel like I’m getting what I’m putting into TNA,” Morgan stated on 102.5 FM The Bear. He then called himself the “ultimate head-turner in TNA” and said he’s tired of a “carrot dangling in front of my face.”

    PWInsider.com has confirmed that there is interest from WWE in Morgan.

    Meanwhile, Morgan wrote the following on Twitter today: “Texas yesterday, Connecticut today, who says u can’t go home!”

  • Morgan To Continue Appearing For TNA, Jarrett’s Cryptic Messages

    – Matt Morgan will continue appearing for TNA Wrestling despite reports that he has met his contractual obligations with the organization. He has been announced for TNA’s upcoming Impact Wrestling live event tour of Texas—June 14 in Belton and and June 16 in Houston. He is advertised to face Crimson on both shows.

    Other matches scheduled for the tour include Rob Terry vs. Doug Williams, Gunner vs. Garrett, Kid Kash vs. Chris Sabin, Kurt Angle and AJ Styles vs. Daniels and Kaz for the World Tag Team Championship and Bobby Roode vs. Jeff Hardy for the World Heavyweight Championship.

    – Karen Jarrett, wife of Jeff Jarrett, posted cryptic messages on her Twitter account Monday.

    “Trust no one… Things are about to get VERY INTERESTING/ENTERTAINING to some of you!!!! #dropthegloves.”

    – Robbie E lost to Kevin Nash following two Jackknife Powerbombs in the opening match of Friday’s Northeast Wrestling show in Newburgh, New York.

    (source: PWInsider.com)

  • Morgan Won’t Be At Live Impact, Devon’s Potential Challengers

    – TNA star Matt Morgan was asked by a fan on Twitter if he’ll be at Thursday’s live Impact from Orlando. Morgan replied, “Nope!”

    TNA has reportedly used up Morgan’s contracted dates and there has been talk of him jumping to WWE.

    – Last week’s 5/24 episode of Impact Wrestling drew a 1.01 rating with 1,434,000 viewers.

    – The TNA website has announced that Mr. Anderson is the second potential opponent to challenge Devon for the Television title on Thursday’s live Impact Wrestling show. Rob Van Dam was named on Monday. TNA will reveal two more potential challengers (one Wednesday, one Thursday) and then fans will be able to vote on Thursday who will face Devon that night for the title.

  • TNA’s Pick The Challenger TV Title Match, 5 Minutes w/Velvet Sky

    — On Thursday’s live episode of Impact Wrestling, Devon will defend the Television Championship against the choice of the fans. This week, IMPACTWRESTLING.com will reveal one challenger each day—the first is Rob Van Dam. Voting will open on the website at noon eastern time on Thursday, May 31st.

    — MAIN EVENT chats with Velvet Sky, who discusses the challenges facing a female wrestler, how TNA has changed her life, how she uses social media to connect with fans and more.

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    — Multiple TNA Wrestling stars are advertised for this Saturday’s Legends of the Ring 14 event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, New Jersey including Austin Aries, Brooke Tessmacher, Madison Rayne, Matt Morgan, Robbie E and Rosita. (Event Information)

  • Matt Morgan Featured In WWE’s Latest “Revolution” Video

    WWE may be teasing the return of Matt Morgan to the organization as the TNA Wrestling star is briefly shown in their latest viral video stating that “A Revolution Is Coming” on May 28.

    The video features a close-up shot of Morgan from 2005, who last worked for the sports entertainment organization that year. Though Morgan’s contract with TNA Wrestling does not expire until October, he is believed to be a free agent after meeting his contractual obligations.

    Morgan stated last month during an interview with PWTorch Livecast that while’s he loyal to TNA Wrestling, it would be difficult to reject going back to WWE if the opportunity presented itself. He added that WWE has expressed interest in acquiring him.

    Here’s the picture revealing Matt Morgan is the man behind the Revolution:

  • Matt Morgan Possibly Returning To WWE Soon

    There is speculation behind the scenes that TNA star Matt Morgan will be leaving the company soon to return to WWE.

    Morgan’s TNA contract does not expire until October, but it states that Morgan was obligated to make a certain number of appearances for TNA – which he has already completed. It’s believed that once his contractual obligations were met, he would become a free agent and legally could jump to WWE.

    Matt Morgan has stated in various interviews that he loves TNA and does feel some loytalty to them, but WWE has sent out feelers to him and he would have a hard time turning down a chance to return to the ‘big leagues’ if the chance presented itself.

    (Partial Source: Figure 4 Weekly)

  • 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

  • Matt Morgan’s TNA Contract Expiring This Year, WWE Return?

    Promoting his Steel Cage Match against Crimson tonight at TNA Lockdown, Matt Morgan revealed in an interview with Pro Wrestling Torch Livecast on Friday that his contract with TNA Wrestling expires in October and he would consider returning to WWE. Though he considers himself loyal to TNA, he’s a businessman first and would not rule out joining Vince McMahon’s organization.

    “To say I wouldn’t go back would be dumb on my part and it would be a lie,” Morgan said. “But at the same time, I really am – I know people don’t like this answer who are pro-WWE and not so pro-TNA – but that’s the truth, I am loyal to those who are loyal to me. The minute, the day TNA stops being as loyal to me as I feel I am being to them, that’s a different discussion all to itself and I definitely would weigh my options a lot differently if and when that day ever came.”

    Morgan adds that he’s “happy for the most part” with how TNA has been treated him since joining the organization in 2007.

    “The Blueprint” also discusses the circumstances behind his departure from WWE in 2005, transitioning from bodyguard to pay-per-view headliner, working with Brock Lesnar and more. The interview is available here.

  • 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

  • Steiner Urges Fans To Change Channel During Hogan/Bischoff

    Following a series of messages on Twitter blasting TNA Wrestling’s upper hierarchy, Scott Steiner urged fans to turn off tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV whenever Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and Garett Bischoff appear. “Big Poppa Pump” says he doesn’t want TNA to meet the same fate as World Championship Wrestling and that the fans’ voices can be heard by lowering the show’s ratings. He wrote:

    Getting alot of support from evrybody bcuz im sayin what they wish they could

    Even guys from back in WCW who hogan kept his thumb on and Eric was an asshole to

    Tonite is a good nite for you fans to help save TNA,so all u fans of AJ Roode Angle Abyss Sting Morgan Magnus Kazarian

    Everybody who was a fan of Tna b4 bitchoff hogan n Pritchard fuckd Tna up,tonite during the show

    If u see hogan bitchoff or his son turn the channel..wait 5 mins and turn it back you wont miss amything

    Except their bullshit..and it will give u fans a voice thru the nielson ratings

    Lets show these assholes that we dont want their bullshit and its time to save TNA from the same fate as WCW

  • 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

  • Preview For Thursday’s Impact – Three Matches Scheduled

    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.
    – The road to April’s annual “Lockdown” Pay-Per-View event continues

    – What will be Hulk Hogan’s answer to TNA President Dixie Carter? Will Hogan take over as General Manager of IMPACT WRESTLING? Tune in and find out

    – Mr. Anderson battles “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy in a featured bout on the broadcast!

    – The undefeated Crimson battles Matt Morgan – will his former tag team partner be the one that ends his streak?

    – In Knockouts action, it will be Madison Rayne vs. Velvet Sky

    – The World Premiere of “Cowboy” James Storm’s music video “Longnecks & Rednecks”

    All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 9/8c

  • Celebrity Appearing On Impact, Title Change At Victory Road

    — Josh Lewis, who hosts Repo Games on Spike TV, will appear on this Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling. The announcement was made during Victory Road as Lewis was shown sitting ringside.

    It is unknown whether Josh will compete in a match, but according to a report published on TMZ.com on Saturday, the life-long wrestling fan plans to “get physical.”

    — Sunday at Victory Road, Devon answered Robbie E’s open challenge and defeated him to capture the TNA Television Championship. Brooke Hogan, daughter of Hulk Hogan, became involved with the match as she pulled a chair away from E.

    In other title bouts at Victory Road, Gail Kim retained the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship against Madison Rayne, Austin Aries defeated Zema Ion to retain the TNA X Division Championship, and Magnus and Samoa Joe retained the TNA World Tag Team Championship against Crimson and Matt Morgan.

  • Matt Morgan On How WWE Creative Has Changed Since He Left

    TNA star Matt Morgan spoke to IGN.com this week to promote tonight’s Victory Road 2012 pay-per-view. Among the topics discussed were his tag title match at the show, his involvement with TNA’s Ring Ka King promotion and the changes to WWE’s creative process since he left the company back in 2005.

    Morgan, who was saddled with a stuttering gimmick during his brief WWE run, had this to say about what’s changed in WWE since he left:

    “I’ve got a lot of close friends who still work there who I regularly talk to on a weekly basis that tell me that it has changed over there,” Morgan said. “That some of these guys, the younger ones, are getting a little more creative freedom when it comes to promos or character ideas. Or things of that nature. So it’s not like it was when I was there when there was just like a freakin’ Great Wall of China of defense when trying to pitch an idea. Now they’re a little bit less reluctant and a little bit more open to hearing some of the ideas from the younger, newer guys. And I think you’re seeing that on television with certain guys.”

    Morgan singled out former WWE champion The Miz as somebody who has made the most of the this new found freedom:

    “I think someone like The Miz, who you saw bust his butt over the years, I have no doubt of my mind that that guy put a hundred percent of his energy and mind into those promos and ideas of his. And character development and things like that. And I think that’s what’s made him so successful over the past year.”

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sting Releases YouTube Video, Match Announced For AAO, More

    — “The Icon” Sting has made his official debut to social media on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. He welcomes Stingers from across the world with the following message:

    — The official Facebook page of Impact Wrestling has announced that Crimson and Matt Morgan will defend the World Tag Team Championship against Magnus and Samoa Joe on February 12, 2012 at Against All Odds.

    — Rosita is advertised to appear at the Steel City Con, which takes place March 2-4, 2012 at the Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

    — The cast of Ring Ka King are presently in India to tape thirteen episodes for the promotion, which debuts on Colors on January 28, 2012. Angelina Love is working the current set of tapings. She replaces Mickie James, who worked last month’s set.

  • Chavo Guerrero Featured In Ad For TNA India, Rating For Impact

    — Chavo Guerrero is featured in a promotional advertisement for Ring Ka King, TNA Wrestling’s professional wrestling promotion based in India. The third generation grappler is billed as an international wrestling superstar.

    The Wrestling Observer reported last month that Guerrero is expected to join TNA Wrestling in the near future.

    — The January 12, 2012 episode of Impact Wrestling drew a 1.12 cable rating. Last week’s show drew a 1.11.

    The program averaged 1,600,000 viewers, the same as last week. This nearly matches the 2011 yearly average of 1,610,000 viewers.

    — Matt Morgan and Gail Kim appear at Direct Auto Insurance 700 North Military Highway Norfolk, Virginia on February 12, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 757-455-9072 for more information.

  • Title Match Announced For Impact, Sarita Returning To The Ring

    — ImpactWrestling has announced that Jeff Hardy will be getting another shot at Bobby Roode’s World Heavyweight Championship this Thursday on Impact Wrestling in a rematch from Sunday’s Genesis pay-per-view.

    In another Genesis rematch, “Cowboy” James Storm will square off against Kurt Angle in a match to determine the #1 Contender to the World Heavyweight Championship.

    Matt Morgan and Crimson are advertised to compete this Thursday against Rob Terry and Television Champion Robbie E.

    — Sarita stated Wednesday on Facebook that she will be wrestling at this Friday’s Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre event at Arena Mexico. The TNA Knockout has not competed since taking a scary fall during a two out of three falls tag team match at the same venue on November 22, 2011. She slipped on the top rope while attempting to dive and fell flat on her face onto the wooden floor. She was placed on a stretcher while the match continued and subsequently hospitalized.

  • Preview For Thursday’s Impact – Opener & Match Advertised

    Don’t miss Thursday’s TNA IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c, featuring the aftermath of the “Genesis” Pay-Per-View as the road to the February “Against All Odds” begins! 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!

    Here is a preview of Thursday’s broadcast:

    – Bobby Roode is STILL the World Heavyweight Champion, having beaten “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy in controversial fashion at Sunday’s Genesis, earning a disqualification by attacking the referee! The World Champion told us he plans to open Thursday’s broadcast to discuss his PPV win over Hardy! HOWEVER, what will Sting have to say about what happened? Will the General Manager Sting deal with Roode and his actions?

    – How will “Cowboy” James Storm react to losing to Kurt Angle at Genesis? Obviously, Storm will be hellbent on revenge after what went down at the PPV, with Angle taking the easy way out to beat his nemesis after a low blow and kick to the head! Will Storm unleash hell on Angle this Thursday night? Plus, is Kurt Angle now next in line for another shot at the World Title?

    – Also at Genesis, “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan and Crimson retained the Tag Team Championship against Samoa Joe and Magnus – but the champs won’t get any rest! Morgan and Crimson are scheduled to compete this Thursday on IMPACT!

    – Plus, sources tell us AJ Styles is coming to IMPACT and he wants answers from Kazarian about what he did last week! Also, will Eric Bischoff speak out concerning the return of his son, Garett Bischoff?

    All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c!

    source: ImpactWrestling.com