– On Sunday, TNA Impact Wrestling once again teamed up with Screenvision, a leading innovator in cinema advertising and alternative content programming, to bring Bound For Glory to fans nationwide in over 100 theaters across the United States. The turnout, however, was disastrous.
According to the Wrestler Observer Newsletter, it is estimated that between 500 and 1,000 people nationwide attended the 100 theater showings altogether. These figures are way below previous TNA shows, and also below UFC shows. UFC ceased airing shows in movie theaters since it wasn’t considered cost effective.
– Mickie James, who recently underwent surgery on an undisclosed injury, posted an update Friday via Twitter: “Check up w/ Doc Yesterday. Hearing I can drive again *as long as I’m not medicated* & start back in the gym *no heavy lifting/abs.”
James also noted yesterday that due to the injury, she will be unable to face Taeler Hendrix at USA Championship Wrestling’s “Tennessee Homecoming 2012? event tomorrow night at the Old Burns Gym in Burns, Tennessee.
– AJ Styles and Miss Tessmacher appear at Direct Auto Insurance 1390 Gray Hwy. Macon, Georgia on Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
– Promoting ShopTNA.com, zombified TNA Wrestling stars go after ring announcer Christy Hemme in this newly released commercial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgQSbU23YH4
– Mickie James noted on Twitter that she underwent surgery last week. However, she did not detail the nature of the procedure. She says she’s “getting better everyday.”
The surgery will not keep her out of the ring as she is scheduled to face Taeler Hendrix at USA Championship Wrestling’s “Tennessee Homecoming 2012” event this Saturday at the Old Burns Gym in Burns, Tennessee.
– This week’s featured match on TNA Xplosion on Challenge is Hernandez vs. Christopher Daniels.
– Mickie James announced Tuesday on Twitter that a music video promoting her forthcoming album will be shot soon. Magnus, her boyfriend, as well former WWE rival Trish Stratus, will be appearing in it.
“So excited!!! I can’t wait!!! Everybody get their knees out! @juddfilms @magnusofficial I hear that @trishstratuscom makes a mean cocktail!” she wrote.
– “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, who infamously struck “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka on the head with a coconut, has written the foreward for the Fijian wrestler’s autobiography. Mick Foley also penned an introduction for the book, which is scheduled for release in a few months.
– Former WWE Superstar Rikishi appears for Dreamwave Wrestling event this Saturday at the LaSalle Knights of Columbus 209 Gooding St. LaSalle, Illinois.
– The Wrestling Observer reports that one of the reasons ‘some women’ have quit TNA Wrestling in the past year stems from the belief that Bruce Prichard, Senior Vice President of Programming and Talent Relations, is not in favor of women’s wrestling. This would also explain why the Knockouts division is not as given as much prominence as in the past, with only a few talents being highlighted.
Angelina Love and Velvet Sky reportedly left the promotion on their own accord and the roles of Mickie James, Rosita, Sarita and Winter were greatly curtailed after Prichard came into power last October. (more…)
Mickie James is taking a few weeks off from competing to nurse a rib injury. She aggravated the injury during TNA Wrestling’s live event tour last week.
The two-time TNA Women’s Knockout Champion tweeted Monday, “Walking into the Docs to finally get my ribs X-rayed… Been working through the pain 2 weeks too long! Lucky I’m T… U… Triple F… =O.”
James released an update on the procedure Tuesday, where she revealed that her ribs are deeply bruised.
“Thanks gang for all your thoughts… Nothing’s broken thank God! Just deeply bruised,” James wrote. “Been working through it so not allowing them to heal. So I’ve decided this week to take a few weeks off to rest & heal properly so I will be 100%! Also lots to think about! Be blessed… Love~MJ.”
Once the centerpiece of the Knockouts division, James has been sporadically featured on TNA Wrestling programming in recent months. When asked whether her infrequent appearances on Impact Wrestling are as a result of the injury, she responded, “No! Had nothing to do with it… Who knows?”
– Mickie James spoke to Mike Jones of DC101 in Washington, D.C. and discussed current happenings in TNA Wrestling and the Knockouts Division. One particular point of interest was about her biggest career influences. James couldn’t pick one person but gave credit to those who she really likes wrestling with.
“I’ve had so many people who inspired me along the way so it’s hard to pinpoint one person,” she said. “You’re only as good as the people you’re in the ring with, you know, and to be able to work that magic with whoever you’re in there with and have different chemistry with everyone and their styles and move sets, and you just work it, I guess.”
– TNA will run a live event tonight at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Richmond, Virginia.
– After tonight’s TNA live event in Richmond, TNA Knockout Mickie James will be performing a country music concert at the “Kingdom” venue at 10PM EST.
– Here is this week’s Impact Wrestling post-show:
On the post show we hear from Mike Tenay regarding what happened with the Aces and 8s as IMPACT WRESTLING went off the air. We also get to witness the return of Eric Young to the Post Show who is joined by AJ Styles who seems to be a pretty big fan of Eric Young’s Show “Off the Hook: Extreme Catches” Sundays on Animal Planet. Christopher Daniels and Kazarian also stop in and pretty much take over the post show and seek legal advice from Joseph Park. This and more on the post show.
– ABC News has an interview up with TNA star Hulk Hogan, who talks about his home town of Tampa, Florida. The interview is mostly Hulk Hogan talking about why he loves Tampa and the best local spots for tourists to visit. Hogan was asked if he’s voting for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney and said, “I’m going to keep that a secret.”
– The TNA website has posted a batch of pictures of Sting and Mickie James from this weekend’s Jimmy V Golf Classic in Raleigh, North Carolina
– TNA President Dixie Carter continues to tease a big announcement for the upcoming TNA UK Fan Party in London, UK, tweeting the following image on Tuesday (click to enlarge):
As noted earlier, Dixie Carter teased a big announcement at their TNA fan party on September 1st in London. She posted this graphic for “TNA Gutcheck UK” as a “little hint” about the announcement.
– Mickie James will hold a musical concert celebrating her birthday this Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at Kingdom 10 Walnut Alley Richmond, Virginia. (Event Details)
– Robbie E and Robbie T bring in one of the larger egos in TNA IMPACT WRESTLING, Christopher Daniels, to give him a chance to get on the prestigious list. Though perhaps his ego is a little be to inflated to have a fighting chance to make it on “the list”.
http://youtu.be/haYNkP47esE
– Former TNA Knockouts Angelina Love and Velvet Sky have been announced to appear at the New York City Comic Con on Saturday, October 13 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center West 34th Street, New York, New York 10001. (Event Details)
– TNA stars Sting and Mickie James will be appearing at the annual Jimmy V. Celebrity Golf Classic scheduled for this weekend in Raleigh, N.C.
Golfclassic.org lists Sting as “Steve ‘Sting’ Borden: Wrestler/World Heavyweight Champion/TNA HOF” and Mickie James as “Wrestler/Singer/Two-Time TNA Champion.”
– Here is the latest episode of the TNA Today Youtube series, featuring TNA Knockout Miss Tessmacher.
“Miss Tessmacher talks about retaining the Knockouts title on IMPACT WRESTLING after losing it at the Hardcore Justice Pay-Per-View. She also talks about her celebration while doing a little bit of celebrating during the interview.”
– Chavo Guerrero, who made his TNA Impact Wrestling debut last Thursday, has been added to the roster page on ImpactWrestling.com. The website refers to WWE by name in his bio, “Chavo’s amazing career has included WCW, WWE and now TNA!”
Meanwhile, Ric Flair, Velvet Sky and Matt Morgan remain listed on the roster page even though they are no longer affiliated with the organization. TNA stated in a court filing against WWE that Flair’s contract was terminated in May. Sky stated last week on Twitter that she was granted her release. Morgan fulfilled his contractual obligations and tweeted last week that he would never return to TNA.
– Infrequently seen TNA Knockout Mickie James appears in Bucky Covington’s new music video. TNA Impact Wrestling has released a video going behind-the-scenes of its filming.
http://youtu.be/UbPJDIYXyVI
– According to WrestlingFigs.com, former TNA Knockouts Velvet Sky and Angelina Love will appear at Sideline Sports at the Middletown Market 128 Dolson Ave. Middletown, New York on October 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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
– Spike TV has canceled Impact Wrestling recap program TNA Rewind, F4WOnline.com confirmed Wednesday.
Last Thursday’s premiere episode, the first hour of what was tapped to be a weekly three-hour block of TNA Wrestling programming, drew an anemic 0.2 cable rating. This rating is approximately one-third of what the network typically garners in the 7:00 p.m. Thursday time slot.
– According to Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer, TNA Wrestling officials are hopeful that their efforts toward improving the product will result in better business numbers by this fall, whether it’s increased pay-per-view buys or attendance.
Meltzer adds, “I think everyone realizes that the people who gave up on TNA are not going to come back quickly, and word-of-mouth, even today when you’ve got social media, can’t turn things around. They realize they have a lot to do to rebuild fan trust in the product.”
– Mickie James, who has not appeared for TNA Wrestling since losing to TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Miss Tessmacher on the June 21 episode of Impact Wrestling, competed at an independent wrestling event last Friday. She put over Rachel Summerlyn for 2CW.
– TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Miss Tessmacher, who appeared for WWE in 2007, stated on Facebook that she has no interest in returning to her former employer due to their utilization of its female talent.
“Why would I want to go back to wwe where they have 3 min matches that typically have no meaning,” she wrote regarding going back to WWE one day. “The women aren’t utilized to the potential they bring. They aren’t cared about or a priority.”
– Velvet Sky is contemplating a “Beautiful People” reunion tour with former partner Angelina Love. She tweeted, “How many ?#PigeonArmy? fans and BP fans wanna see a Beautiful People Reunion tour?? ?#HOLLERHOLLERING?.”
Meanwhile, Sky and Love have been announced to appear for Northeast Wrestling on Saturday, September 22 at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, New York. Other talent scheduled to appear include Hulk Hogan, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Lita, Matt Hardy, Mickie James, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Jimmy Hart, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and Vader. (Event Information)
– Inspired by AJ’s eccentric behavior in recent weeks, WWE.com has published an article listing the loopiest Divas of all time. Among those featured are AJ, Luna Vachon, Maxine, Mickie James, Bull Nakano, Victoria, Vickie Guerrero and Sherri Martel.
The article was originally published last month and titled “Craziest Chicks” but deleted shortly thereafter. The Gobbledy Gooker is mistakenly featured in the current article.
– Two-time WWE Champion Bob Backlund is the latest addition to WWE.com’s Alumni section: “As American as apple pie, Bob Backlund was a beloved WWE Champion in the ’70s and ’80s, but in the ’90s, he snapped and became a crazed, bowtie-wearing madman. Relive his shocking transformation on his new WWE.com Alumni profile with classic photos, videos and more!”
– WWE will hold a Raw live event at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
– Randy Orton is advertised for WWE’s upcoming two-event tour of Tokyo, Japan. He will face Alberto Del Rio and Kane in a Triple Threat Match on August 9. The following night, he will team up with Santino Marella and Zack Ryder to take on Epico, Primo, and John Laurinaitis.
Also announced for the August 9 show is Sheamus vs. Big Show and John Laurinaitis in a Handicap match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Sheamus will defend his title the following night against Alberto Del Rio, Big Show and Kane in a Fatal 4-Way Match.
– TNA Knockout and former WWE Diva Mickie James was mentioned in WWE.com’s article highlighting the “Craziest Chicks” in the promotion’s history. James acknowledged her former employer’s article via Twitter, writing, “I was crazy b4 crazy was cool! Haha! ;^P.”
– WWE NXT will continue to air in Australia in its regular Thursday 3:30 p.m. time slot.
Former WWE superstar Kenn Doane spoke with SEScoops.com and spoke about a number of controversial topics, including John Cena being the “Tiger Woods” of WWE and breaking up his engagement to Mickie James (which led to the demise of Doane & James’ WWE careers), Cena trying to get Randy Orton fired from WWE, his experience in the Spirit Squad, how WWE has changed since he left in 2008 and much more.
Note From Kenn: “First and foremost before reading this interview if your going to say “Your a cheerleader” or make comments of how I got beat in matches then your probably too uneducated and immature to continue so please hit the back button located at the top left of your webpage now. And now lets begin…”
When you were in the Spirit Squad, was there a feeling like this would brand you with a ‘stench’ that would be impossible to shake, or were you just happy to work with DX and Vince McMahon so early in your WWE career?
“We always knew going into it that groups don’t last forever and the best way possible to get out of that ‘stench’ so to say would be simply to fight each other or go back down to developmental and be repackaged. Fortunately Dolph had that opportunity, the other 3 got fired and I got brought back the following week as Dykstra. Spirit Squad was basically a group designed to bring back DX and that’s it. We came in as badass cheerleaders that took advantage of a 5-2 ratio and beat up every tag team they put in our way. Except when it came to DX, no 5 grown men could ever beat 2 not those 2 lol. This is where haters will say “duh haha you got superkicked and pedigreed.” But I’ma let them in on a secret. ITS FUCKING FAKE! I knew what was going to happen and I did because that was my job. That is equal to me saying haha you just got a stack of papers at your desk and now have to work more.”
“People don’t understand that this is a job. Nobody is really the champion of anything. It is a simple show that you watch and enjoy. If you were in a movie with Sly Stallone and beat his ass but then at the end he killed you would you be mad? Absolutely not you would tell everyone to go watch it. We make short action movies where in the end one loses and the other wins. So if you think otherwise then you didn’t read my disclaimer at the beginning and you can hit the back button now.”
What are your thoughts on fellow Spirit Squad alum Dolph Ziggler’s breakout potential?
“I think it’s great and I am a HUGE Dolph supporter. I text him sometimes before big matches telling him I may do a shoot run in and help him win because he deserves it. I think if THEY let him above the glass ceiling he will be a big player when it comes to the future. We already know Cody Rhodes will get through the glass ceiling eventually for sure. His damn father is a writer. Nothing against Cody he is a great talent just saying it how it is. And as for THEY i mean the politicians in the top spots. Guys like… like…. whats his name??? (haters and nerds get ready here it comes) John Cena that’s it. This man seems afraid of losing his spot and I never understood it because they are very high on him as we can all see but I guess when your at the top you must be afraid of falling sometimes. John is greedy in the ring and he is allowed to be. Very rarely do we see top babyfaces selling for anyone anymore. I think this is part of whats missing in wrestling today. I remember Bret Hart would sell for anyone at any level in every match, the reason being is if your babyface isn’t in danger then why do we care to cheer for them? Steamboat did the same thing. But guys feel it makes them weak to sell now when in reality it makes people interested. If we watched UFC and nobody got hurt we wouldn’t watch right? (a verbal yes will do fine here)
Based on what you’ve seen on television and heard from friends still working for the company, what has changed most in WWE since you left in 2008?
“Everybody walks on egg shells backstage. Nobody gets an opinion and everyone is afraid to speak up. That is what i noticed the times i went back there after my release. The new guys are like little kids that got scolded by their mothers and are on strike 2 when they didn’t do anything to begin with. and most are ass kissers which only gets them faster out the door. Nobody has a chance to become anything unless WWE wants them to be. It seems no fun, nobody really jokes or plays around like they used too. I remember bringing heely’s backstage [the sneakers with wheels in the heels], following week everyone had them, we would have races and such but now they all seem afraid to have fun or afraid to smile. their like pawns waiting to get picked up and moved to a certain spot. Silly if you ask me.”
Can you shed more light on your recent comments that John Cena wanted Randy Orton fired when you were in WWE?
“It was the same night when Cena tried toughening up Carlito (which was absolutely stupid of Cena) he was pretty much bullying him because we all know if Carlito hit Cena and hurt him he would be fired plain and simple. But regardless once John calmed down I asked him what that was all about he ranted and other crap saying people need to hold their own weight around here and some how he got to Randy being suspended saying he is trying for Randy’s release to send a message to everyone that they can all be fired just as easily. As for now I don’t know if John is trying for Randy’s release or not but if I had to guess I would say it is due to the fact that he told me he was before. This assumption could be wrong (meaning this could be false and not the truth) however John telling me in the past he did want Randy fired is true (that’s true because he told me, see how that works haters?).”
Based on your recent tweets about your former relationship with Mickie James, it’s clear that behind-the-scenes romance often winds up affecting WWE storylines. What is WWE’s attitude towards wrestlers dating divas?
“It depends on who you are, top guy like Cena can do what he wants but most of the time they try to fuck with it like put you on separate shows and make one date another on TV. I think its a little sick joke but who knows really. I mean look at past relationships usually their on separate shows.”
Since a return to WWE does not seem likely at this point due to your issues with the company’s top star, are you interested in working for Impact Wrestling? (Turns into a tangent about his relationship with Mickie James, her cheating on him with Cena, Cena’s “rats” and clearing his reputation)
“This is where its going to get interesting i may stray from this question until the end but i will answer you.”
Kenn Doane, formerly Kenny Dykstra and Kenny from the Spirit Squad, has continued dishing dirt via Twitter regarding John Cena and Mickie James’ relationship years ago. Doane, who at one point was engaged to James, says he discovered she had been cheating on him with the Cenation leader when he oversaw her online searching rumors concerning her act of infidelity. James then confessed her unfaithfulness to Doane in a dramatic episode.
“She was googling mickie james and john cena dating. I asked why, she broke down crying. Then I heard more from others. She was checking to see if it was on the net yet,” Doane recalls. “I feel bad for magnus. Nice guy dating a …. well u know.”
Cena’s relationship with James resulted in Doane being transferred from Raw—where Cena and James resided—to SmackDown. The once-promising grappler languished throughout his duration on the blue brand and was ultimately dismissed in November 2008. Doane attributes James’ WWE success during her relationship with Cena to the wrestling megstar. The two remained ‘friends’ as late as May 2009, two months before Cena married his high school sweetheart, Liz Huberdeau. He also corroborated online reports that James was transferred from Raw to SmackDown in November 2009 because she was unable to cope with Cena breaking up with her, thus forcing organization officials to separate the two from each other at work. The move led to her being saddled with the unfavorable ‘Piggy James’ moniker and her contract being terminated in April 2010.
“He was messing with MJ so I got moved to Smackdown so they could further mess. I jobbed, got fired. When MJ got crazy because he wouldn’t date her, she then got fired. Weird biz huh? She got title, on TV show while with him. Serves her well though.”
He continues, “She wanted to date him, he said no, she flipped out backstage which led to her demise.”
Doane echoed in another response, “When they were together she got the title, TV roles. When he dumped her she became Piggy James, then fired.”
Doane also clarifies that Cena and James didn’t actually date; but rather, ‘they were hooking up.’ He also alleges that Cena lied to Huberdeau about his relationship with James: “He denied it all to [her].”
He also feels Cena resents him for disclosing his relationship with James to management. “I made mention of him sleeping with MJ and he probably thought I wouldn’t say anything. But I did and he is mad. I guess,” he said.
A Twitter user asked Doane what right he has to air his former co-workers’ dirty laundry. He responds, “What they do is their biz, but it’s also mine when it effects my career and life.”
Doane proclaimed several times to his followers that he is being honest with all of his statements as he has no reason to lie. Now that he’s settled with another career, he doesn’t care whether he’s blackballed from WWE.
“If I spoke out it would have ruined my chance of returning to WWE,” he explains why he’s coming out with these heavy statements after many years. “Now I’m set with what I’m doing and don’t care if I get banned.”
He adds, “I’m ruining any chance of a WWE return by doing this I’m sure. But it doesn’t matter to me.”
Despite his airing of Cena’s dirty laundry, Doane says he likes him.
“I have no heat towards him. He has heat towards me. I really don’t care either way. I’m just being honest,” Doane says. “Truthfully I do like john, but if u ask me a question im gonna answer it truthfully. Not my fault he did dumb shit. #youcanthandlethetruth!”
Former WWE talent Kenn Doane (a/k/a Kenny Dykstra) posted a message on his Twitter account this week alleging that some of John Cena’s marital problems stem from adultery on the part of the WWE Superstar.
Doane said on the micro-blogging website earlier that he believes Cena is among those within the sports entertainment organization lobbying for Randy Orton’s dismissal following his second violation of the Talent Wellness Program. A Twitter user chastised Doane for spreading rumors about Cena. He responded, “Everyone is entitled to their beliefs. I’m sure his [adultery] in his marriage is a rumor by me too? Or is it truth being told?”
Doane also recalled a negative backstage encounter he had with Cena at a WWE show last November. After being asked whether the multi-time champion was good or bad to him during his time with the organization, he responded, “We were cool until last time I was there he hated me. Didn’t even want to talk or shake hands. Everyone else was cool though.”
Doane then posted a message Thursday in response to Cena fans agitated by his remarks: “Before I get hate tweets from Cena fans, just know I’m not lying. Have no reason too. His issue is his issue. Sure he has bigger problems #RafoolLaw.”
Doane continued, “[Cena] will never respond cuz 1 its the truth everything I said and 2 he has bigger problems #RafoolLaw “#BigShow” “#Johnny” b4 #KD’struth.”
Doane added, “I say things others are afraid they will get “heat” for. I don’t care. Truth is truth.”
He is also not upset with wrestling news outlets reporting his Twitter remarks. “They covered everything I said. If it wasn’t true I wouldn’t of wrote it,” Doane said.
Doane, who at one point was engaged to fellow wrestler Mickie James, says he split with the then-WWE Diva after discovering that she was cheating on him with Cena.
“Oh hell no,” Doane wrote Friday to an uninformed follower asking whether he was still engaged to James. “Broke up with her once I found out she was cheating with John. #Rat.”
James’ relationship with Cena briefly turned into a WWE storyline in mid-2008, but ceased once the two broke up. They, however, remained friends as late as May 2009, with James proclaiming then during an interview with GoErie.com that Cena was ‘one of her road pals.’
“I hang out with John. He’s a sweetheart, and he’s very personable,” James said.
Cena married his high school sweetheart, Liz Huberdeau, two months later. Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer later implied in a thread on the F4WOnline.com message board concerning Cena and James’ relationship that James was transferred from Raw to SmackDown in the fall of 2009 because she didn’t professionally handle breaking up from Cena, thus forcing organization officials to separate the two from each other at work.
— During an interview with Power Slam, Magnus was asked if he is dating Mickie James; he replied “yes.” He was then asked if dating a fellow wrestler is challenging.
“I always said I would never do it because of the obvious difficulties which can arise. But it’s worked out pretty well.” Magnus said. “You can’t help the way you feel: it’s one of those things. We’ve been able coexist up until this point.”
Magnus and James currently reside in Virginia.
— Velvet Sky turns 31 years old Saturday. She thanked her fans via Twitter for their birthday wishes and gifts.
“Thank you sooo much to my #PigeonArmy for all the happy bday wishes and thank you guys for all the gifts! I truly have the best fans ever!!” Sky wrote.
— Dark Angel (a/k/a Sarita) competed at Friday’s EMLL live event at Arena Mexico as she, Estrellita and Marcela beat Amapola, La Seductora and Tiffany in a tag team match.
– 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.”
– 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 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.
– Kurt Angle set a time frame for the end of his career on Wednesday, tweeting:
“I Will Not Wrestle Past 46 Yrs Old. I Love U All GOD Bless.”
Angle, who is 43 years old, turns 46 on December 9, 2014.
– Mickie James, who has not appeared on Impact Wrestling since April 19, will be on hand for tonight’s live show. She poked fun at her lack of television time in recent weeks after being asked on Twitter whether she will be on the show.
“I am! At least I’m going! *almost forgot I worked there* Haha!”
– ImpactWrestling.com has added Brooke Hogan to their roster page. She debuts on tonight’s live episode of Impact as the Executive in Charge of the Knockouts.
— Barack Obama made history last Wednesday as the first United States President to openly support gay marriage. He spoke out on the matter Tuesday on the ABC morning talk show The View, which drew an elated response from TNA Knockout Madison Rayne on Twitter.
“Obama on “The View” discussing same sex marriage rights!!! Awesome!!! GoBama!!!” Rayne wrote.
Her remark drew ire from some of her followers; she responded, “LoL. Everyone’s entitled to their opinions guys. If you don’t agree with mine, cool. Disrespectful comments ALWAYS result in a block though.”
— Angelina Love, who has not competed on Impact Wrestling since the April 5 episode, stated on Twitter that she will be on hand for tonight’s taping in Orlando, Florida (air date May 24).
“Fun night in Orlando last night, now at the Impact Zone for @IMPACTWRESTLING TV tapings! Excitement!!” Love wrote.
The five-time TNA Women’s Knockout Champion returned to the road at last week’s live events in Louisiana, putting over Mickie James. She is advertised to face Velvet Sky at Thursday and Friday’s shows in Mississippi.
— Ric Flair did not appear as advertised at TNA Wrestling’s Thursday night live event at Uno Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The legendary grappler is advertised for tonight’s TNA live event at Harang Auditorium in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Matches taking place include TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode vs. Rob Van Dam, Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson, AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin vs. Gunner and Hernandez, Mickie James vs. Angelina Love and TNA Television Champion Devon vs. Robbie E.
— TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced on Twitter that new talent King Mo will appear at tonight’s Bellator 68 event at Caesars Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
