WWE NXT personality Mr. Stone dusted off his old Jersey Shore-inspired Robbie E persona in a humorous skit released on social media.

The video portrays Mr. Stone arriving at Full Sail University, the venue for recent TNA iMPACT tapings, accompanied by his children. Intent on reconnecting with his TNA roots, Stone faces an unexpected hurdle when security denies him entry. In a comedic twist, he channels Robbie E to gain access.

Despite his enthusiastic transformation, Stone’s efforts are thwarted. He receives a video message from his former tag team partner, Rob Terry, who revokes Stone’s TNA VIP status. It culminates with Stone awakening from what is revealed to be a dream.

This playful homage not only showcases Mr. Stone’s versatility and willingness to engage with his wrestling history but also highlights the collaborative spirit fostered by the WWE-TNA partnership.

As WWE gives its talent more latitude to explore creatively, everybody wins. The talent gains additional outlets to develop their characters and reach a broader audience, while the fans get more content to enjoy.

Former Impact Wrestling star Robbie E made his debut under the WWE NXT banner. He did so by announcing that he’s the manager for Saurav Gurjar & Rinku Singh at the NXT live event on Thursday in Sanford, FL at the Sanford Civic Center.

He’s going by his real name, Robert Strauss. Saurav Gurjar with Singh and Strauss at ringside would go onto defeat Jonah Rock in a singles match.

Robbie E departed Impact Wrestling in the summer of 2017. He had a tryout with WWE in June 2018 later was a contestant on The Rock’s Titan Games show this year. Robbie E signed with Impact back in 2010 where he would later find success. During his tenure with the promotion, he held the TV Title, X-Division Title, and Tag Team Title twice.

He was announced by WWE as the three new signees who have started training at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida in order to get used to the WWE style earlier this month.

WWE NXT Sanford, FL Results

• Mia Yim defeated Deonna Purrazzo
• Adrian Jaoude & Cezar Bononi defeated Scott Parker & Big Magic
• Punishment Martinez defeated Luke Menzies
• Saurav Gurjar ( w/ Singh and Strauss ) defeated Jonah Rock
• The Forgotten Sons defeated The Street Profits
• Danny Burch defeated Shane Thorne
• Kairi Sane & Io Sharai defeated Vanessa Borne & Aliyah
• Velveteen Dream (c) defeated Matt Riddle (North American Championship Match)

On Monday afternoon, WWE officially announced three new signees who have started training at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida in order to get used to the WWE style.

Cal Bloom, popular manager Stokely Hathaway and former Impact Wrestling star Robbie E (real name Robert Strauss) were confirmed.

For some background on these stars, Bloom is the son of former WWE Superstar Wayne Bloom. He wrestled as “Beau Beverly.”

Hathaway has been a manager in EVOLVE for years to build up his reputation. For those who may not know, EVOLVE has a working relationship with WWE and even had talent working their shows including the upcoming events this coming weekend.

Finally, Robbie departed Impact Wrestling in the summer of 2017. He had a tryout with WWE in June 2018 later was a contestant on The Rock’s Titan Games show this year.

Robbie E signed with Impact back in 2010 where he would later find success. During his tenure with the promotion, he held the TV Title, X-Division Title, and Tag Team Title twice.

WWE issued the following statement to announce the news:

“World-traveled ring veteran Robert Strauss, renowned manager Stokely Hathaway and second-generation wrestler Cal Bloom are the newest recruits to join the WWE Performance Center this week in Orlando, Fla.”

There were two former Impact Wrestling stars who attended WWE tryouts on Thursday.

The sports entertainment company holds tryouts throughout the year at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida to have wrestlers run drills that could determine who they may want to potentially sign to a developmental deal and place in the NXT system where they would compete on the third brand.

Those former Impact talents are Laurel Van Ness and Robbie E.

Van Ness, real name Chelsea Green, departed from the promotion after a set of Impact tapings in Ottawa, Canada in January. Green signed with the promotion back in June of 2016 where she would go onto having a successful run including being the Knockouts Champion.

Green does have a bit history with the WWE as she was part of the 2015 re-launch of Tough Enough where she finished up placing fourth place for the females and is currently dating Zack Ryder.

Robbie E had a successful run with Impact as he is a former Tag Team, X-Division and Television Champion. He signed with Impact back in 2010 and departed in 2017.

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– Former Impact Wrestling star Robbie E is the latest wrestler to have his own podcast. However, his will be different as his guests will be those who vanished from the wrestling scene and/or had brief runs on television.

His podcast is called Why It Ended with Robbie E and will drop every Wednesday on iTunes and other podcast providers.

I know, I get it… there are so many #wrestlingpodcasts … BUT, this is different! This is mine! Proud to announce I have signed a contract with @MLW and 1 week from today MY show “Why it ended” debuts on the #mlwnetwork … pic.twitter.com/dFWQtZt7mH

— Robert Stone (@MrStoneWWE) March 7, 2018

This #podcast will have weekly guests that ya probably have forgotten about, guys and gals who have vanished and aren’t on the scene nor have been since there short lived tv runs (some really short)…

— Robert Stone (@MrStoneWWE) March 7, 2018

This drops every Wednesday at 6:00 A.M. on @itunes and all your other podcast providers as well as https://t.co/mNT9atW8eV I PROMISE it’s unlike any podcast that you have heard and we know you will enjoy and learn from these great unheard stories… #wrestlingpodcast #whyitended

— Robert Stone (@MrStoneWWE) March 7, 2018

– Fred Rosser, formerly known as Darren Young in WWE, has launched a YouTube channel.

Hey Guys, I finally just launched my YouTube and I’m super excited to share my life and my experiences with you. My #Youtube is under “Fred Rosser” or you can access it by going to my website in my bio and going to the “multimedia” tab. Thanks for the support.?? #blockthehate pic.twitter.com/KLSFwGpH9a

— nodaysoff FRED ROSSER III (@realfredrosser) March 7, 2018

You can check out his first YouTube video below.

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The former WWE Tag Team Champion also launched an official website, RealFredRosser.com.

– Former WWE star Candice Michelle is scheduled to appear at the Frank & Son Collectible Show (19649 E San Jose Ave City of Industry, California 91748) on Saturday, March 31 for an autograph signing. The one-time WWE Women’s Champion will also be holding a free Q&A session and she’s promising “a big surprise.”

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• Whatever happened to DDP’s ex-wife Kimberly?

Robbie E has announced his departure from Impact Wrestling.

Robbie E wrestled for TNA/GFW/Impact Wrestling for the past 7 years and is a former tag team and X Division champion.

He also competed in Season 25 of The Amazing Race back in 2014 along with former TNA Knockout Brooke Adams.

Robbie tweeted on Friday morning:

Thank you @impactwrestling for the last 7 plus years that have changed my life forever and I'll always appreciate… on to the next… pic.twitter.com/nQKow4UgSK

— Robert Stone (@MrStoneWWE) September 29, 2017

DJZ thanked Robbie E for his years of mentorship:

Thank u @RobbieEImpact for all the years teaching me how to work the gimmick, how to get free stuff and how to GET IT. I miss my friend guys pic.twitter.com/hPamCH571o

— Joaquin Wilde (@joaquinwilde_) September 29, 2017

Global Force Wrestling (GFW) star Robbie E recently did an interview with Wrestling Inc. to talk about a variety of professional wrestling topics. E discussed how some stars from GFW’s past have gone on to make huge names for themselves in WWE, and if he’d ever consider working with WWE in the future. You can see the highlights here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5Gju2cAKVg&feature=youtu.be

Former TNA stars making names for themselves in WWE:

“It’s not only three awesome wrestlers because they are so talented, it’s also cool because there was a time when everyone said that if you were in TNA you would be there for life and that there is no where else to go, but it shows that there is,” he said. “This goes to show how awesome Jeff Jarrett is because he helped brand them. Believe me, Jeff helped them develop their platform on Spike TV at the time and become such bigger stars it’s awesome and am so happy for them. All three are great guys. When I first started on the road with TNA, me and Bobby Roode travelled everywhere together so I learned so much from him. I’m super happy for him.”

If he’d like to work with WWE:

“It’s Pro Wrestling, anything can happen,” he said. “I may end up fighting (Conor) McGregor. Maybe my wife will give me permission to go on the Bachelor just because I like the show so much.”

You can check out Robbie E’s full interview with Wrestling Inc. by visiting this link here.

Global Force Wrestling (GFW) star Robbie E recently spoke to Wrestling Inc. to discuss his status with the promotion. E discussed being off GFW TV for so long, the backstage changes made by the promotion, and his ‘Dad Bod’ feature for “Muscle And Fitness.” You can see what he had to say here:

His current status with GFW:

“I’m still a part of the company; I think when Jeff [Jarrett] took over, and Jeff is the man and has a lot on his plate right now,” Robbie said. “I think the number one thing he wanted to do when he restarted it was to revamp the GFW roster and give it a whole new look. To do so, you would have to take some people off of TV that have been there a while to make the product look different, so I’m not the only guy. There are a few of us that are still lingering to make our return.”

Having been off TV for so long:

“The cool thing is, like we talked about, with the seven years that I have been there holding the titles, where I’ve been looked at as a comedy guy where I hadn’t been taken seriously; so, this is my chance to start over in a more serious role and be a new Robbie E, so I believe it’s going to be better for everyone involved so I believe it is a good thing,” he said.

Backstage changes that have occurred in the company:

“If someone is going to come in there is going to be massive changes that are going to be made. People are thinking how there are massive changes happening all the time and they are getting sick of it, but I think this will be the last time changes will happen,” he said. “And now they have a direction of where they are going with it and I believe they will continue to go with it, so there won’t be as many changes going forward because I believe they are set on what they want their future to be.

“And again, Jeff Jarrett is the man, he’s been in wrestling for like 100 years; he is super smart, and he is the guy who was with the company when it was on fire and I think he is going to get it back there.”

His new ‘Dad Bod’ feature for “Muscle And Fitness”:

“The thing is, the ‘Dad Bod’ is a real thing. People I know who were somewhat in decent shape, once they become a Dad it all goes down the drain. You know what I mean? Everyone knows someone like that. Before they were a Dad they looked one way, and after they become a Dad they look another way,” he said.

“It happens; so, these videos are just ways to show what you can do to stay fit and your kids are having a good time while you are doing it. Even if you are not a Dad, they are still funny videos to watch, because you know me, everything I do is funny, so it’s a win-win for anyone who clicks and watches it.”

Both Kurt Angle and Robbie E welcomed new babies into the world this past weekend, as seen in the photos below.

Robbie and his wife Tara had twin boys named Carter and Cash while Angle welcomed his 5th child, 3rd with current wife Giovanna. The Angles had a baby girl named Nikoletta.

Congratulations to both families!

Carter Stone Strauss born at 1:31 p.m. weighing in at 5 lbs. 15 oz. and 18 inches long

And

— Robert Stone (@MrStoneWWE) November 3, 2016

Cash Steven Strauss born at 1:32 p.m. weighing in at 5 lbs. 9 oz. and 18 inches long https://t.co/y1903eeJNq

— Robert Stone (@MrStoneWWE) November 3, 2016

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– TNA has announced on Monday that Crazzy Steve of Decay has re-signed with the company.

Proud to announce @steveofcrazzy has re-signed #Decay pic.twitter.com/sb4h2LcbsB

— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) May 2, 2016

– Robbie E, who also recently re-signed with TNA, announced on Twitter that he and his girlfriend are expecting twins.

OMG!!!!! We're having TWINS!!!! #theyaregonnabesofamous pic.twitter.com/MFnDNN0dhv

— Robert Stone (@MrStoneWWE) May 2, 2016

Robbie E. recently spoke with The Inquisitr about being in TNA for five years, splitting up The BroMans tag-team, his stint on the reality show The Amazing Race and more. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.

On working For TNA:

“They’re the company that pays my bills and the company that got me national and worldwide exposure. In my opinion, still currently, we have some of the greatest wrestlers in the world, the greatest talent in the world and so being able to work with those guys is a plus. There’s really not a negative thing about it.”

On The BroMans splitting up:

“Now that the BroMans have split up, me and Jessie Godderz have split up, I am getting more of a chance to showcase a little bit more. These past few weeks on IMPACT, I beat Eddie Edwards and had a big match with Matt Hardy where I was close to beating him and I think fans are now are seeing a different side of me l where they’re actually like ‘holy s**t, he can wrestle?’ It’s like ‘duh…yeah….I’ve been doing this for 15 years, I know how to wrestle.'”

On rumors of TNA going out of business:

“People read things or say stupid things but they don’t know what they’re talking about. TNA hasn’t been around for 14 or 15 years, whatever it’s been around for nothing. It’s a long-lasting company and I think it’s not going anywhere.”

• *NEW* Photo Gallery: Awesome Bikini Pics Of RONDA ROUSEY At The Beach!

– Tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling on Destination America will feature Bobby Roode vs. PJ Black for the King Of The Mountain title, Matt Hardy vs. Ethan Carter III for the TNA World Heavyweight title and more.

– In the following video, Jeff Jarrett talks about what fans can expect after GFW’s hostile takeover of TNA. According to Jarrett, Impact Wrestling will soon be called Global Force Wrestling on Wednesday nights.

https://youtu.be/eSIVziava8Q

– TNA star Robbie E. and longtime girlfriend Tara Sue were married this past weekend. Below are some photos of the two at their ceremony.

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• Ronda Rousey Has An Affair With Married UFC Star Travis Browne?

Following Wednesday night’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, new matches, and new participants for existing matches, were announced for this Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida.

Below is the latest look at the official lineup for this Sunday’s pay-per-view event.

King of the Mountain
– Jeff Jarrett vs. TBA

Handicap Match
– Awesome Kong & Brooke Tessmacher vs. Jade, Marti & Taryn Terrell

Unsanctioned Match
– James Storm vs. Magnus

Winner Chooses Stipulation For Impact Tag Title Match
– Austin Aries vs. Davey Richards

– Ethan Carter III & Tyrus vs. Bobby Lashley & Mr. Anderson

– Robbie E vs. Jessie Godderz

– Matt Morgan vs. Bram

Make sure to join us here at SEScoops.com on Sunday, 28, 2015 for the best TNA Slammiversary 2015 live PPV results coverage on the web!

BRAND NEW PHOTO GALLERY: Ronda Rousey In Skimpy Bikinis & Tight Outfits

It would appear that Garett Bischoff has parted ways with TNA Wrestling as his profile on ImpactWrestling.com has been deleted.

The son of Eric Bischoff has not appeared for TNA since November 2013. His character was written off television after Mr. Anderson attacked Bischoff with a pile-driver in a measure of revenge on the Aces & Eights.

The latest episode of I’m With Spud is now online, titled “The Trial of Rockstar Spud vs. Robbie E Begins.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVc75I3rWYY

Gunner appears for Fusion Wrestling on Saturday, May 2 at Rappahannock High School 6914 Richmond Rd. Warsaw, Virginia. Click here for event details.

• WWE has big plans for Lana

TNA executive John Gaburick announced another round of talent signings on Friday.

In addition to the several stars who have already re-signed with the promotion, Gaburick announced Bobby Lashley, Robbie E. and Bram have all signed new contracts with the company as well.

Below are the announcements Gaburick made on Twitter.

Proud to announce signing our World Champion Lashley to a new contract with TNA. #LashleyVsAngle 9/8c TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/WvIT75ioAz

— John Gaburick (@JohnGaburick) March 20, 2015

Happy to announce the contract renewals of Robbie E and Bram with #TNA Impact Wrestling.

Impact 9/8c tonight! pic.twitter.com/IOJTw5WENi

— John Gaburick (@JohnGaburick) March 20, 2015

• CM PUNK Reveals The EXACT MONTH He’ll Be Making His UFC Debut!

– TNA returns to Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida tonight to tape episodes of Impact Wrestling through Monday. The company will debut a new set at tonight’s show, a photo of which you can see here.

https://twitter.com/brydertna/status/576392863996600320

– In this video, The BroMans offer a little advice to the international publicist for TNA Wrestling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFJos8M1g88

• WWE NXT Diva Bayley loves to cuss

– As part of the deal that brought WrestleMania 31 to Santa Clara, California, WWE will be getting use of Levi’s Stadium and the SAP Center rent-free. WrestleMania 31 will be held at Levi’s Stadium, while this year’s WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony will take place at the SAP Center.

– For the second year in a row, a pro wrestler will be featured on the hit CBS reality television show, “The Amazing Race.” After the show featured TNA performers Robbie E. and Brooke Tessmacher last season, independent pro wrestler Mike Dombrowski will be on the season coming up this year, along with his girlfriend Rochelle Nevedal.

– This past Sunday night’s episode of WWE Total Divas averaged 1.405 million viewers, up quite a bit from the previous week’s show, which drew 1.068 million viewers.

• VIDEO: BROCK LESNAR Backstage At UFC 184 PPV This Past Saturday Night!

– Havok’s appearance Friday night at SHINE Wrestling’s SHINE 24 internet pay-per-view led to speculation that she could be gone from TNA Wrestling since talent are typically prohibited from appearing on iPPV or televised pay-per-view events for other promotions. On Saturday, TNA Wrestling executive Bob Ryder squashed rumors of Havok being gone from the company.

In response to a fan question on Twitter asking to clarify her status, Ryder wrote, “Not sure why this continues to be an issue. She will be at our February tapings.”

– After helping Robbie E capture a Feast or Fired briefcase, Robbie offered ownership of the case to Velvet Sky. Friday night on Impact Wrestling, Velvet opened the case to learn that she had retrieved the fired briefcase. Effective immediately, Velvet Sky has been released from TNA Wrestling. Angelina Love, Velvet’s longtime tag team partner, reacted to her partner’s termination via Twitter with the following: “OMG. @VelVelHoller got fired?! ???? wait…..is this real life? #TBP.”

– Knux of The Menagerie is now on Twitter at bookmikeknox and seeking independent bookings.

• Is Velvet Sky Really Gone From TNA?, Could She Go To WWE?

TNA taped some fight scenes in the streets of New York City at the Impact Wrestling television taping in early January. A segment is scheduled to air on Friday’s edition of the show that was taped outside with the idea of presenting a street fight between Bobby Lashley and MVP.

Speaking of pre-taped segments, TNA flew Austin Aries, Magnus, Robbie E., Rockstar Spud and Velvet Sky to TNA Headquarters in Nashville to tape the “Feast or Fired” briefcase reveals on January 13th. This was done in an attempt to avoid having the reveals leaking onto the internet.

• PHOTOS: Triple H BREAKS CHARACTER During RAW Reunion To Console A Crying Young Fan!

Vince Russo hosted his podcast “The Swerve” from England via www.pyroandballyhoo.com. Robbie E of TNA and The Amazing Race was the special guest this week, and the highlights are below (audio audio available here):

Robbie spending 10 years on the indy scene before being discovered:

“I started wrestling at 16 and signed with TNA at 26. 10 years. I went through college. There wasn’t a moment when I slowed down. 2-3 shows a week. I did some WWE extra work: jobber matches, dark matches, tryouts, developmental systems. There were a lot of times where I was led on to believe I was going to sign a contract but it never happened…Other guys my size were getting signed. During that time, I was 160 lbs and I was very young when I was trying out, so I guess it wasn’t the right place or the right time.”

Robbie on starting with the Jersey Shore character:

“I wasn’t doing it period. I wasn’t doing it until you told me to spike my hair up. I never did a character until that afternoon. Never did one remotely related to Jersey Shore. I zero never remotely liked Jersey Shore; granted my real life was kind of like Jersey Shore probably. Wrestling character: I never had my hair up, never fist-pumped, nothing.”

Robbie on younger wrestlers not focusing on character as much:

“They forget the wrestling they watched when they were a kid. I don’t get why they do that. Everyone when they were younger had characters that were larger than life and polka dot shorts. I don’t know why people forget about that. Polka dot shorts is normal. It’s pro wrestling.”

Robbie on teaming up with Zema:

“Zema was an X-Division guy that did a lot of that stuff. Now that he’s our DJ, doesn’t wrestle as much and has more character, he said the last year of his life has been the best year of his life, in wrestling. He’s having the time of his life, appreciating it more so much and loving it so much more – being full character, goofing off as opposed to having an X-Division match and remembering so many things, getting knocked out.”

Listen to or watch the full podcast and interview where Robbie E talks a lot more about “Character vs. Wrestling”, teaming with Zema and Jessie, his TNA contract status, and much more.

During the free podcast this week, Russo also talks about Macho Man Randy Savage going into the WWE Hall of Fame this year and whether Hogan inducting him is a genuine gesture on Hogan’s part or the biggest rib in wrestling history.

The bonus video shoot interview with Robbie E, exclusively for the VIP section, has Russo questioning Robbie about The Amazing Race, how Robbie picked up Brooke Adams, why they broke up, and more. Vince Russo’s VIP section on www.pyroandballyhoo.com/vip has 20+ video shoot interviews and new weekly podcasts, video podcasts, blogs and content including Russo re-booking WCW 2000 every week.Use discount code BLACKPUDDING to gain VIP access for just $2 your first month!

Robbie E is @RobbieEImpact on Twitter. Impact Wrestling is on Destination America every Fridays at 9pm EST.

Rusev slips and falls during match (VIDEO)

TNA Knockout Brooke Tessmacher noted on Facebook recently that she and TNA star Robbie E. are no longer an item.

The two apparently broke up before finishing the filming of CBS’s “The Amazing Race” reality show a few months ago.

Tessmacher wrote the following on her official Facebook page.

“I do not mind sharing my personal life on social media. I normally would never comment on this but it’s beyond annoying at this point.

NO, I am no longer with Robbie E. We filmed the race this past summer and separated by the end of filming. I am so so incredibly happy in my life and have fully moved on. Hope you guys can as well.”

– TNA posted the following video of Samoa Joe being injured during the TNA Tag-Team tournament on this past Wednesday’s edition of Impact Wrestling:

http://youtu.be/X0K4YgSz_jw

– Below is an excerpt of a new Brooke Tessmacher interview where she talks about her goals and desire to have a shot against Havok:

“I have been gone this past year and can’t wait to prove myself again. It was something that I wanted to be was [a wrestler]. I wanted a chance to prove myself. I think I‘ve done that very well. Every time I wake up I think, ‘Wow, I’m a two-time champion. I did that. I know if I wanted to do it again, I could.’ It’s a dream come true.”

“I hope in January to be on the U.K. tour. I’m looking forward to working with Jessicka Havok. I would love to see what I can do in the ring against her. She is quite scary, obviously. I think I have mental prep from Gail Kim and Lisa [Marie Varon, a.k.a. Tara]. I also would love to have a few matches with Taryn Terrell. She is doing great and a good friend of mine, but I would love to see how we would do in the ring together. I think we could put on something amazing together.”

Check out the complete interview at MiamiHerald.com.

– Speaking of Tessmacher, she and Robbie E. finished fourth place on this week’s edition of “The Amazing Race” on CBS, which allows them to advance to next week.

– TNA posted the following video of The Wolves talking about Davey Richards’ injury, as well as Full Metal Mayhem.

http://youtu.be/JDoPCQQzK0I

– TNA stars Robbie E. and Brooke Tessmacher survived another week on The Amazing Race on CBS last night. The two finished in seventh place, so they will advance to next week’s episode. Below is a clip of the two on last night’s show.

http://youtu.be/O7CgmeQLGB0

The following are highlights of a Ring Rust Radio interview with TNA performer Robbie E.

On the changes Impact has been through and if TNA stays on Spike TV: “I think change is a good thing. It keeps things fresh and exciting. The new night is a shock to some people. Our ratings are already where they normally were. Wrestling really hasn’t been on Wednesday nights before. I think it’s a new setting, it’s ours, and we own it. As far as whether we end up staying on Spike TV or going somewhere else it doesn’t really matter. Our fan base is going to follow and TNA is here to stay.”

On Bound for Glory being in Japan: “Change is good, something different is good. It is pretty rare and random for a wrestling P.P.V. to be held outside the U.S. especially somewhere like Japan. I think it builds excitement, it’s something different, and you don’t know what to expect. I’m excited to be a part of it; everyone is excited to be a part of it. I think it will be fun as a fan to watch. I think it will be a whole new cool experience with everyone involved.”

On he and Brooke starring in The Amazing Race: “When you think of me and when you think of Brooke, you think of two of the wildest and craziest people in wrestling. I think we are perfect for reality TV. We are the perfect two people to race around the world and do a whole bunch of crazy stuff. It is going to be a wild and exciting 12 weeks. You’re going to see Robbie E. do things you probably didn’t think he would ever be willing to do. Let’s just say I don’t like animals.”

Check out the complete interview at BlogTalkRadio.com.

– The CBS reality show “The Amazing Race,” which features TNA stars Robbie E. and Brooke Tessmacher premieres this coming Friday night.

– TNA performer Matt Hardy celebrates his 40th birthday today. Hardy was born on September 23, 1974.

– The official Twitter account of TNA tweeted the following today to promote the NYC Gold Rush tournament on this week’s edition of Impact Wrestling.

Don’t miss #IMPACTonSPIKE this Wednesday! The winner of the NYC Gold Rush gets a shot at any #TNA title! http://t.co/q6NXYpHqSO

— TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) September 23, 2014