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TNA To Run Major PPVs In Both LA & New York

WWE is no stranger to running their PLEs in major markets, but now the smaller promotions are following suit, including TNA.

The 22-year old company announced to fans on Wednesday to mark their calendars as the company plans to run some of its major PPVs in both Los Angeles and New York City. Not only that, but the PPVs will take place at notable arenas in both cities. TNA Rebellion will take place on April 27, 2025 at the Galen Center, home of USC Trojans basketball, and TNA Slammiversary will hail from the UBS Center, the homebase of the New York Islanders on July 20, 2025.

In the press release, TNA World Champion Nic Nemeth expressed his enthusiasm for the forthcoming year with TNA.

“I am beyond excited to defend the TNA World Championship from coast to coast, in the two of the most iconic cities in the world, Los Angeles and New York City. This is a groundbreaking day for TNA Wrestling. I cannot wait for the ride that TNA will be on in 2025.”

Major market announcements have been the ongoing trend for wrestling as 2024 comes to a close. WWE is just on the cusp of returning to New York City for Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14 and just this week, MLW revealed they’ll be heading to Los Angeles for Battle Riot VII in early April. MLW will also be back in NYC this weekend for One-Shot which will have Eric Bischoff steering the ship.

Details On TNA Slammiversary Main Event: Original Plans, Joe Hendry

More has come to light around the main event of TNA Slammiversary 2024 which saw the coronation of Nic Nemeth as the company’s top star. Nemeth won the gold in a six-man elimination match that featured former champion Moose, Joe Hendry, Josh Alexander, Steve Maclin, and Frankie Kazarian. This win fulfilled a promise by Nemeth to win the title shortly after he arrived in TNA at January’s Hard to Kill pay-per-view.

While this was a monumental win for Nemeth, the Wanted Man was not originally planned to win the gold, Fightful Select reports. Instead, it’s claimed that the plan back in May was for Josh Alexander to win the title at Slammiversary. Alexander, the longest reigning TNA World Champion, was forced to vacate the gold due to a torn triceps injury in March 2023.

Some expected Joe Hendry to win the title, given his immense popularity in both TNA and WWE NXT. It’s reported that TNA feels that Hendry and Alexander’s current feud was strong enough to not need the title, and thus Nemeth was crowned the champion. Hendry eliminated Moose in the title match, guaranteeing a new World Champion, before being eliminated by Alexander who turned heel in the process.

It’s not just in TNA that Nemeth has been winning gold since his surprising WWE release in September 2023. After debuting in NJPW at Wrestle Kingdom 18, Nemeth captured the IWGP Global Heavyweight Championship at Battle in the Valley the following month. More recently, Nemeth won the AAA Mega Championship at TripleMania in a match with old WWE rival Alberto El Patron.

Keep tuned to SE Scoops for all the latest on Nic Nemeth and his work as TNA World Heavyweight Champion and beyond.

Nic Nemeth Wins TNA World Championship At Slammiversary 2024

TNA Wrestling has a brand new World Champion and his name is Nic Nemeth! The ‘Wanted Man’ won the gold at Slammiversarty 2024 in the show’s six-way elimination main event. The bout consisted of Nemeth, Moose, Joe Hendry, Steve Maclin, Frankie Kazarian, and Josh Alexander.

Maclin was the first name eliminated from the match. A former Impact World Champion, Maclin was eliminated after being flattened by Moose’s spear. Up next, it was Moose who was eliminated by Joe Hendry, guaranteeing that a new TNA World Champion would be crowned.

Though the crowd was firmly behind the Scottish star, Slammiversary wouldn’t be Hendry’s night, as he was eliminated by Josh Alexander after a low-blow and a C4 Spike.

Even after eliminating Hendry, Alexander continued his assault on the former TNA/NXT star. Josh also got in the face of the official and showed a side to himself that fans (who chanted a**hole at their fellow Canadian) had never seen before.

Alexander had little time to relish in what he had done, as he was eliminated thanks to a superkick from Nic Nemeth. With just Nemeth and Kazarian left, neither man held anything back, but it was a Danger Zone by Nemeth who secured him the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Nemeth’s win comes six months after his arrival in TNA at January’s Hard to Kill pay-per-view. On that night, Nemeth set his sights on then-TNA World Champion Moose and made no secret that he was focused on becoming TNA World Champion. Ending the 189-day reign of Moose, Nemeth, who entered Montreal with a partially torn labrum, had done exactly what he claimed he would in an explosive TNA Slammiversary main event.

TNA Slammiversary 2024 Results: Ongoing from Montreal

TNA Slammiversary 2024 took place tonight from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, but what happened on the PPV card?

There were a number of massive matches confirmed ahead of the event, with the main event seeing TNA Champion Moose defend his title against Josh Alexander, Steve Maclinl, Nic Nemeth, Frankie Kazarian and Joe Hendry in a Six-Man Elimination Match.

Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace also put her title on the line against former WWE Superstar Ash By Elegance, and X-Division Champion Mustafa Ali faced Speedball Mike Bailey.

We’ll be updating this page throughout the night as the results come in!

TNA Slammiversary Results

Here are all of the results from the PPV event:

  • Matt Hardy b. JDC – Hardy took the win with the Twist of Fate
  • TNA Tag Team Championship Match: ABC b. The System (c) – ABC got the win following the Art of Finesse and The Fold NEW CHAMPS!
  • Mike Santana b. Jake Something – Santana took the win after hitting his Spin The Block finisher.
  • The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz and Wes Lee b. NXT Superstars No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights and Myles Borne) – Wentz got the win for his team with the pinfall over Heights.
  • TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship Match: PCO b. AJ Francis (c) – PCO takes the win with a Moonsault to become the NEW Digital Media and International Heavyweight Champion!
  • Knockouts Championship Match: Jordynne Grace (c) b. Ash By Elegance – Grace would take the win after hitting the Juggernaut Driver in the center of the ring to retain her Knockouts title.
  • X-Division Championship Match: “Speedball” Mike Bailey b. Mustafa Ali (c) – Speedball would take the win with a Sharpshooter following a Montreal Screwjob throwback (with Earl Hebner included).
  • TNA World Championship – Six-Man Elimination Match: Nic Nemeth b. Moose (c), Josh Alexander, Steve Maclin, Frankie Kazarian and Joe Hendry – Nic Nemeth would get the win after defeating Kazarian with the Danger Zone once the rest of the field had been eliminated. NEW CHAMP!

TNA Slammiversary Coverage

SEScoops is your source for TNA Slammiversary 2024 news and results this weekend. Head over to our TNA News section for the fallout.

If you weren’t able to catch the event live and you are hoping to catch it back on demand, then TrillerTV and the TNA+ streaming service are your best options, as both will carry the entire card available for unlimited replays after the fact.

TNA Slammiversary 2024: New X-Division Champion Crowned at PPV

Speedball Mike Bailey defeated Mustafa Ali at the TNA Slammiversary 2024 PPV tonight become the new X-Division Champion.

Bailey would end up winning the title with a throwback to the Montreal Screwjob between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels all the way back in 1997…with a Sharpshooter.

Ali would bring out referee Earl Hebner to try and ‘screw’ Bailey out of the match in the same way that Hebner did to Bret, but Hebner refused and Speedball was able to get out and apply his own Sharpshooter to take the win.

TNA Slammiversary Coverage Tonight

SEScoops is your source for TNA Slammiversary 2024 news and results this weekend. Head over to our TNA News section for more.

If you weren’t able to catch the event live and you are hoping to catch it back on demand, then TrillerTV and the TNA+ streaming service are your best options, as both will carry the entire card available for unlimited replays after the fact.

Here are all of the matches taking place tonight on the Slammiversary card, just in case you need an extra bit of impetuous to buy the PPV replay:

  • TNA World Championship – Six-Man Elimination Match: Moose (c) vs. Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin vs. Nic Nemeth vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Joe Hendry
  • Knockouts Championship Match: Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Ash By Elegance
  • X-Division Championship Match: Mustafa Ali (c) vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey
  • TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship Match: AJ Francis (c) vs. PCO
  • TNA Tag Team Championship Match: The System (c) vs. ABC
  • The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz and Wes Lee vs. NXT Superstars No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights and Myles Borne)
  • Mike Santana vs. Jake Something
  • Matt Hardy vs. JDC

TNA Slammiversary 2024: Jordynne Grace Retains Knockouts Title

TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace successfully retained her title at the Slammiversary PPV tonight in Montreal.

Grace put the title on the line against former WWE Superstar Ash By Elegance/Dana Brooke in the star’s first PPV match for TNA.

Jordynne Grace Retains at Slammiversary

Grace would take the win after hitting the Juggernaut Driver in the center of the ring to retain her Knockouts title.

TNA Slammiversary Coverage Tonight

SEScoops is your source for TNA Slammiversary 2024 news and results this weekend. Head over to our TNA News section for more.

If you weren’t able to catch the event live and you are hoping to catch it back on demand, then TrillerTV and the TNA+ streaming service are your best options, as both will carry the entire card available for unlimited replays after the fact.

Here are all of the matches taking place tonight on the Slammiversary card, just in case you need an extra bit of impetuous to buy the PPV:

  • TNA World Championship – Six-Man Elimination Match: Moose (c) vs. Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin vs. Nic Nemeth vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Joe Hendry
  • Knockouts Championship Match: Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Ash By Elegance
  • X-Division Championship Match: Mustafa Ali (c) vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey
  • TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship Match: AJ Francis (c) vs. PCO
  • TNA Tag Team Championship Match: The System (c) vs. ABC
  • The Rascalz (Trey Miguel, Zachary Wentz and Wes Lee vs. NXT Superstars No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights and Myles Borne)
  • Mike Santana vs. Jake Something
  • Matt Hardy vs. JDC

TNA Slammiversary 2024: New Tag Team Champions Crowned on PPV

New TNA Tag Team Champions were crowned in the second match on the PPV card for TNA Slammiversary 2024 from Montreal.

ABC defeated The System’s Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers in front of a sold out crowd of around 4,000 fans, the biggest numbers through the door that the company has seen in around 10 years.

After interference from Alisha Edwards went awry, ABC were able to get the win after Chris Bey hit the Art of Finesse and Ace Austin hit the The Fold to become the NEW Tag Champs. This was a GREAT match.

TNA Slammiversary Coverage Tonight

SEScoops is your source for TNA Slammiversary 2024 news and results this weekend. Head over to our TNA News section for more.

If you weren’t able to catch the event live and you are hoping to catch it back on demand, then TrillerTV and the TNA+ streaming service are your best options, as both will carry the entire card available for unlimited replays after the fact.

Here are all of the matches taking place tonight on the Slammiversary card, just in case you need an extra bit of impetuous to buy the PPV:

  • TNA World Championship – Six-Man Elimination Match: Moose (c) vs. Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin vs. Nic Nemeth vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Joe Hendry
  • Knockouts Championship Match: Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Ash By Elegance
  • X-Division Championship Match: Mustafa Ali (c) vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey
  • TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship Match: AJ Francis (c) vs. PCO
  • TNA Tag Team Championship Match: The System (c) vs. ABC
  • TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championships Match: Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards (c) vs. SpitFire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat)
  • Mike Santana vs. Jake Something
  • Matt Hardy vs. JDC

TNA Slammiversary 2024 Rumors: Everything Teased Ahead of the PPV

TNA Slammiversary 2024 is poised to be a monumental event for the comoany, with high expectations and numerous surprises teased.

As fans anticipate what could happen tonight, here’s a comprehensive look at everything that has been hinted at and what fans can expect from this year’s pay-per-view (PPV).

Major Surprises Teased

Jordynne Grace’s Bold Claims

Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace has set the bar high, promising surprises that will exceed fan expectations.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Grace emphasized the element of surprise, stating, £The surprises are going to be even bigger than people realize. TNA and NXT do surprises better than any other promotion.

“If you’re tired of accidentally reading spoilers, watch Slammiversary. Our goal is to make fans fall back in love with wrestling.”

Other Rumors

Fightful Select is reporting that Alex Hammerstone is “back on the scene,” meaning that he could be making an appearance tonight.

Fightful is also reporting that the “Digital Media Title match was set for 18 minutes, and the main event was set for 40+ as of this morning.”

Cross-Promotional Partnership with WWE NXT

The rebranding from IMPACT back to TNA revitalized the promotion although following the firing of Scott D’Amore, TNA was struggling to gain momentum. The recent working partnership with WWE NXT has completely changed the game, with NXT Superstars jumping to TNA and vice versa.

We’ll be updating this page as and when more rumors for the PPV card start appearing online!

TNA Slammiversary Coverage Tonight

SEScoops is your source for TNA Slammiversary 2024 news and results this weekend. Head over to our TNA News section for more.

If you weren’t able to catch the event live and you are hoping to catch it back on demand, then TrillerTV and the TNA+ streaming service are your best options, as both will carry the entire card available for unlimited replays after the fact.

Here are all of the matches taking place tonight on the Slammiversary card, just in case you need an extra bit of impetuous to buy the PPV:

  • TNA World Championship – Six-Man Elimination Match: Moose (c) vs. Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin vs. Nic Nemeth vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Joe Hendry
  • Knockouts Championship Match: Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Ash By Elegance
  • X-Division Championship Match: Mustafa Ali (c) vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey
  • TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship Match: AJ Francis (c) vs. PCO
  • TNA Tag Team Championship Match: The System (c) vs. ABC
  • TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championships Match: Masha Slamovich & Alisha Edwards (c) vs. SpitFire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat)
  • Mike Santana vs. Jake Something
  • Matt Hardy vs. JDC

TNA Slammiversary 2024 Predictions: Winners, Shocks and More

The highly anticipated TNA Slammiversary 2024 event is set to take place tonight at the Verdun Auditorium in Montreal, Quebec.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcomes of several key matches, including some major title bouts.

Here are our predictions for the winners, shocks, and more from this exciting event.

Read More – TNA Slammiversary 2024 Preview: Final Card for Tonight’s PPV

Moose vs. Joe Hendry vs. Josh Alexander vs. Nic Nemeth vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Steve Maclin

TNA World Championship Match

Moose, the current TNA Champion, has been a consistent performer and has elevated the title’s value.

However, Joe Hendry’s recent momentum suggests he is a strong contender and probably the next Champion…at some point.

While I’m predicting Moose to retain the title tonight, I’m expecting a dusty finish that sets up a future one-on-one match between Moose and Hendry, possibly at Bound for Glory.

Jordynne Grace vs. Ash By Elegance

Knockouts Championship Match

Ash By Elegance, formerly known as Dana Brooke, has undergone significant improvement since joining TNA.

Jordynne Grace, on the other hand, remains a formidable champion and one of the hottest prospects going right now in all of wrestling.

This match might serve as a stepping stone for Ash, leading to a surprising victory and initiating Grace’s pursuit to reclaim the championship later down the line.

Having said that, I’m predicting that Jordynne is going to retain the title.

Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers vs. Ace Austin and Chris Bey

TNA Tag Team Titles Match

This match could end up being the MOTN, and Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers are expected to retain their titles.

The dynamic between Austin and Bey will be tested, potentially leading to their eventual split and new story beats ahead of the upcoming TV tapings.

Mustafa Ali vs. Mike Bailey

X Division Title Match

Anticipation is high for another potential MOTN candidate. Mustafa Ali’s current run in TNA has been impressive, and despite Mike Bailey being one of the best talents that the company have right now, I’m predicting Ali to retain the X Division Title.

AJ Francis vs. PCO

Digital Media and International Heavyweight Championships Match

AJ Francis has worked hard to repackage himself after being released by WWE, and it appears his efforts could end up paying off tonight.

PCO’s recent storyline with Steph De Lander might lead to a shocking betrayal, allowing Francis to retain both titles, which is what I’m predicting.

The Rascalz vs. No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights, and Myles Borne)

Six-Man Tag Team Match

The collaboration between TNA and NXT continues to benefit both brands.

The Rascalz, comprising Wes Lee, Trey Miguel, and Zachary Wentz, are the favourites to defeat the No Quarter Catch Crew, which is what I’m predicting.

Mike Santana vs. Jake Something

Mike Santana is expected to win here, potentially leading to a heel turn for Jake Something.

TNA Slammiversary Coverage Tonight

SEScoops is your source for TNA Slammiversary 2024 news and results this weekend. Head over to our TNA News section for more.

If you weren’t able to catch the event live and you are hoping to catch it back on demand, then TrillerTV and the TNA+ streaming service are your best options, as both will carry the entire card available for unlimited replays after the fact.

TNA Slammiversary 2024 Preview: Final Card for Tonight’s PPV

TNA Slammiversary 2024 takes place this Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 8 PM ET. The event will stream live on TrillerTV ($39.99) and traditional pay-per-view from Verdun Auditorium in Montreal, QC.

Main PPV Card

TNA Slammiversary 2024 Main Event

The TNA Slammiversary 2024 features these 8 matches tonight:

TNA World Championship – Six-Man Elimination Match: Moose (c) vs. Josh Alexander vs. Steve Maclin vs. Nic Nemeth vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Joe Hendry

TNA Knockouts Championship Match: Jordynne Grace (c) vs. Ash By Elegance

TNA X-Division Championship Match: Mustafa Ali (c) vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey

TNA Digital Media Championship & International Heavyweight Championship Match: AJ Francis (c) vs. PCO

TNA Tag Team Championship Match: The System (c) vs. ABC

Singles Match: Mike Santana vs. Jake Something

Singles Match: Matt Hardy vs. JDC

Countdown Show

The TNA Slammiversary 2024 countdown show begins airs for free on TNA+ at 7pm ET and will feature:

Four-Way Match: Tasha Steelz vs. Gisele Shaw vs. Xia Brookside vs. Faby Apache

Singles Match: KUSHIDA vs. Jonathan Gresham

TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship Match: Masha Slamovich (c) & Alisha Edwards vs. Spitfire

SEScoops is your source for TNA Slammiversary 2024 news and results this weekend. Head over to our TNA News section for more.

TNA Slammiversary 2024 How to Watch: Live Stream on TNA+

TNA Slammiversary 2024 is one of the most anticipated PPV events of the year from the 20+ year old company, but how can you watch it live?

There are a couple of different options when it comes to PPV, with Triller TV offering the show on Saturday night, but the TNA+ service is another avenue worth considering.

Read More – TNA Slammiversary 2024: Final Card for Saturday’s PPV

How to Access TNA Slammiversary 2024

Sign Up for TNA+

To watch TNA Slammiversary 2024 live, you need to subscribe to TNA+. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  • Visit the TNA+ Website: Go to TNA+.
  • Create an Account: If you don’t have an account, sign up by providing your email and creating a password.
  • Choose a Subscription Plan: Select a plan that suits you. TNA+ offers various plans, including monthly and annual subscriptions.
  • Complete the Payment: Enter your payment details and complete the purchase.

How to Watch the TNA Slammiversary 2024 Live Stream

  • Log In to TNA+: Use your credentials to log in to the TNA+ platform.
  • Navigate to the Live Events Section: Find the live events section on the homepage or menu.
  • Select TNA Slammiversary 2024: Click on the event to start streaming.

TNA+ Subscription Options

With TNA+, there are a couple of different ways that you can buy the Slammiversary PPV:

World Champion Annual Subscription

Buying a full yearly World Champion subscription from TNA+ includes Slammiversary on PPV plus the following:

  • All LIVE pay-per-view events including Slammiversary on July 20
  • All exclusive LIVE specials including Emergence on August 30
  • New episodes of TNA iMPACT! simulcast every Thursday at 8pm ET
  • Full content library
  • Digital 1st content

One Off PPV

Alternatively, you can purchase a one-off PPV stream for the PPV card, which comes in at around $19.99.

Nic Nemeth Dealing With Torn Labrum, Will Still Wrestle At Slammiversary

Nic Nemeth won’t let a partially torn labrum keep him from competing at Slammiversary, where he has a chance to capture the TNA World Championship.

On TNA iMPACT, Nemeth shared that the injury took place during last week’s match with Frankie Kazarian. Despite this setback, the ‘Wanted Man’ will be part of the the six-man elimination match against Moose, Joe Hendry, Steve Maclin, Josh Alexander, and Kazarian.

Nemeth joined TNA at the Hard to Kill pay-per-view in January of this year, mere months after his release from WWE. The former Superstar wasted no time in confronting World Champion Moose but failed to dethrone him at TNA Rebellion in April 2024.

TNA Slammiversary 2024

With five challengers, the odds are definitely against Moose who has held the TNA World Championship since the Hard to Kill relaunch show. Both Maclin and Josh Alexander are former TNA World Champions with Alexander boasting the longest reign of any champion at 335 days. Alexander also never lost the title as his reign was cut short due to an injury.

Kazarian is the most tenured TNA wrestler in the match, having debuted in the company back in 2003. In fact, the TNA World Championship is the only title to allude Kazarian in his journey to the TNA triple crown.

Joe Hendry is perhaps the biggest wild card in the upcoming match given his immense popularity in both TNA Wrestling and WWE NXT. The Scottish wrestler has claimed he’ll challenge John Cena should he win the gold at Slammiversary. This would certainly make for a unique match on Cena’s impending retirement tour that will come to an end in 2025.

Related: TNA Champion Moose Praises WWE NXT as Best Partner in TNA History

TNA Slammiversary will take place on July 20, 2024, at Verdun Auditorium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event will stream live on TrillerTV pay-per-view.

AJ Francis Reveals Why Tom Brady Will Be Great Behind The NFL Broadcast Booth (Exclusive)

AJ Francis knows a GOAT when he sees one and he got to see the ultimate “GOAT” in Tom Brady up close and personal.

Speaking with me in an exclusive conversation, I asked Francis how he thinks former NFL quarterback Tom Brady will do behind the broadcast booth. Brady, who will now be two seasons removed from professional football, will join Fox as a new analyst for NFL Sunday games. 

Francis is no stranger to the NFL gridiron, but the current TNA Digital Champion and Canadian International Heavyweight Champion has been on his own steady path to greatness after finding a new lease on wrestling life following his WWE release.

Francis promised that he’d be everywhere since his WWE leave and the former Top Dolla has delivered. He’s now set to face PCO with both of his championships on the line at TNA Slammiversary this Saturday in one of the headline fights. However, while Tom Brady won’t be on commentary for that, Francis firmly believes Brady will be incredible calling NFL games.

“I used to play with Tom on the Patriots. Tom has a really good sense of humor that a lot of people don’t know about because he’s very professional aT what he does, and when it comes to football. his brain is computer-like, his brain breaks stuff down.”

RELATED: TNA Slammiversary 2024 Preview: Match Card, How To Watch

AJ Francis On How Tom Brady Gets Analytical

Francis shared a story that while he was on the Miami Dolphins another teammate of his, Michael Thomas, a defensive back was just signed on the practice squad for the Fins. When they were playing the Patriots, someone got hurt and Thomas was put in as an emergency nickel back during a final two minute drive. It’s the last play of game and Thomas is in the wrong spot, but in a happy circumstance Tom read the defense as he was supposed to. However, that happened to be where Thomas was standing and he ended up intercepting the pass, ending and winning the game for his new team.

“He only got that play because Brady is so good that he knew where the receiver was supposed to be open, and if Michael Thomas was where he was supposed to be, the receiver would have been wide open for a game-winning touchdown. So you know, that’s how good he is.”

Francis gives plenty more thoughts as he talks about feuding with Joe Hendry, his fandom of Bret Hart and his thoughts on the new NCAA College Football 25 video game.

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Latest On Jordynne Grace: How WWE Kept Her A Secret, Plans for More NXT/TNA Crossover

Much more has come to light regarding Jordynne Grace who made a shocking appearance on the May 28, episode of WWE NXT. 

The reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion was revealed as the opponent for WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez at the upcoming NXT Battleground show. This marked Grace’s second appearance for WWE after being part of this year’s Women’s Royal Rumble match. Grace will compete at next week’s WWE NXT against Stevie Turner. 

Keeping Jordynne Grace A Surprise

WWE did all they could to keep the arrival of Jordynne Grace a surprise, PW Insider reports. In the rehearsals for the show, Lita’s theme was played to throw any potential leakers off the scent that the TNA Knockout would appear, Similarly, in the run-down for the show, the segment was listed as having Alexa Bliss confront Perez instead of Grace. 

Jordynne Grace stepped through the ‘prohibited portal’ this week.

What’s To Come? 

The belief in WWE is that some NXT involvement will take place at the upcoming TNA Against All Odds event in Chicago, IL. Grace is set to defend her title in an open challenge at the event and naturally, some believe that a WWE NXT Superstar will answer the call. There is also speculation that there could be a crossover for TNA Slammiversary in Montreal this July. The hope within TNA is that the association with NXT will see a lift in ticket sales for upcoming events. 

As for Grace, her contract with TNA will expire in the first quarter of 2025. The reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion has not given any indication as to what she has planned. This week’s TNA iMPACT had to be adjusted late in the editing process to include a recap of Grace at WWE NXT.

Final Card For TNA Slammiversary, New TNA Personality Debuts

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Nashville-based model and branding specialist McKenszie Mitchell is now handling the weekly Impact Breakview segment, looking back on this week’s episode.

Following Impact, here’s the final card for Sunday’s Slammiversary PPV:

  • TNA Champion Drew Galloway vs. Bobby Lashley (Submission or KO only)
  • Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy (Full Metal Mayhem)
  • Knockouts Champion Jade vs. Sienna
  • Tag Team Champions The Decay vs. The Bromans
  • X-Division Champion Trevor Lee vs. Eddie Edwards vs. DJ Zema vs. Andrew Everett
  • King of the Mountain champion Eli Drake vs. Bram
  • Mike Bennett vs. EC3
  • Maria Kanellis vs. Gail Kim
  • Grado & Mahabali Shera vs. The Tribunal (with Al Snow)

Title Match Added To TNA Slammiversary

Dixie Carter has announced former champion Bram will get his rematch against new TNA King of The Mountain Champion Eli Drake at the 6/12 Slammiversary PPV in Orlando. Here’s the updated card:

World Championship “Knockout or Tapout” Match: Drew Galloway vs. Lashley

Tag Team Championship Match: The Decay vs. The BroMans

KOTM Championship Match: Eli Drake vs. Bram

Full Metal Mayhem: Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy

Mike Bennett vs. Ethan Carter III

Maria Kanellis vs. Gail Kim

Updated TNA Slammiversary Card For 6/12

Here’s the updated card for the TNA Slammiversary PPV on 6/12 in Orlando:

World Championship “Knockout or Tapout” Match: Drew Galloway vs. Lashley

Tag Team Championship Match: The Decay vs. The BroMans

Full Metal Mayhem: Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy

Mike Bennett vs. Ethan Carter III

Maria Kanellis vs. Gail Kim

Jeff Jarrett To Take TNA Title To GFW, TNA Done With PPV?

Following his victory in the main event at Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view, a win that saw him become the first ever TNA “King Of The Mountain” Champion, Jeff Jarrett is expected to bring the new TNA belt to his Global Force Wrestling upstart promotion and defend it against talent on that roster.

Speaking of Sunday’s Slammiversary event, there has been a lot of speculation that the show could very well have been the last pay-per-view event in TNA history.

According to Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com, several TNA personalities — such as Jeremy Borash and others — seemed to be saying their “goodbyes” to the company during the show.

Jim Ross Blog: TNA Slammiversary, GFW-TNA Working Together?, Lesnar/Rollins

WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his official blog. Below are some of the highlights.

On TNA Slammiversary: “Hope TNA did well on their PPV that I did not watch due to family obligations. I know that they needed a hit and hopefully folks bought the show. Their taping schedule, while it may be good for their financial model, is a system built to never garner success. Taping so much content at one time, much of it out of sequence, etc is not the way to do business. However, if that’s the only way that TNA can afford to tape their TV show then it is what it is. I want this brand, as I do all promotions, to succeed and will continue to watch their weekly shows and pull for them but any company who thinks that they an build their brand back to being close to profitability on a network the caliber of Destination America has to be kidding themselves. It cannot be done. Most people that communicate with me can’t even see the network on their cable systems. I get it but I pay for it in a premium package so that I can watch TNA and Lucha Underground. I watch ROH generally on our local stations in OKC.”

On GFW and TNA working together: “By all reports the talents worked hard which is no surprise to me as I’ve always liked their roster. I have to be honest with you though that I couldn’t explain what a King of the Mountain match is to save my BBQ Sauce. Jeff Jarrett winning the main event surprised me and indicates that there is more coming as it relates to a working relationship between GFW and TNA. In all honestly, they need each other for various and obvious reasons. BTW, I’m happy that Mike Tenay returned to broadcast booth. Sunday night.”

On Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar: “Smart of WWE to allow Seth Rollins to get some steam versus Brock Lesnar last week and the smart money is on Rollins needing/getting more ‘heat’ between tonight and Battleground on July 19. Lesnar won’t get another beat down but Rollins can’t be beat down by Lesnar between now and the St Louis event either. I still think that Wrestlemania Texas is the right spot for Lesnar to win back the WWE World Title if the story is properly told.”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

Update On GFW-TNA Working Relationship, Jarrett Speculation, Kurt Angle/Slammiversary

– TNA World Champion Kurt Angle was backstage at the TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view in Orlando, Florida on Sunday night. Angle stayed backstage and watched the show with his children.

– There is said to be a feeling within TNA right now that the buzz surrounding the company is better in the past week than it has been in the past year. Apparently TNA is pleased with that fact, regardless of what happens with Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Wrestling.

– Speaking of Jarrett’s return and the rumored working relationship between TNA and GFW, the general impression backstage at Slammiversary last night was that Jarrett wouldn’t have been there and wouldn’t have won if everything was right with TNA right now.

(Credit: PWInsider.com)

Jeff Jarrett Wins King Of The Mountain Title, Iron Man Match At TNA “Bell 2 Bell”

– At the TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view on Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Global Force Wrestling owner Jeff Jarrett won the main event to become the new TNA King Of The Mountain Champion. After the match, the announcers speculated on whether Jarrett will return to TNA now that he has the new title, or if he’ll take it to GFW with him.

– Also at the Slammiversary show last night, Austin Aries defeated Eddie Edwards in a singles match where the winner gets to pick the stipulation for The Dirty Heels vs. The Wolves tag-team title match at the TNA “Bell 2 Bell” special on Wednesday. Aries ended up winning the match and announced that the match will be a 30-minute Iron Man match for the TNA Tag-Team Titles.

TNA Experiences Major Technical Difficulties During Slammiversary PPV

There were major production issues during the TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view on Sunday evening.

After the James Storm vs. Magnus match, the audio on the pay-per-view completely died out. The commentators were cutting in and out for several minutes.

During the next match, which featured Ethan Carter III and Tyrus vs. Mr. Anderson and Bobby Lashley, when Anderson’s microphone came down from the ceiling, it didn’t work either.

Once Lashley made his entrance, the commentary finally came back. There has still been a few glitches in the commentary here and there, as it has dropped out a few times since fully returning, but for the most part, the production issues appear to be in the rear view mirror.

TNA Slammiversary Results — June 28, 2015

TNA Slammiversary 2015 Results

The TNA Slammiversary 2015 pay-per-view kicks off with Josh Mathews welcoming us to the show as we see shots of various TNA stars arriving in the parking lot earlier in the day.

An awesome video package airs, mostly showing highlights from TNA’s past including Hulk Hogan, Sting and Kurt Angle, slowly merging into focusing on modern TNA, with guys like Rockstar Spud and Eric Young being featured.

From there, we shoot live into the arena where we shoot to the ringside area with Josh Mathews, Mike Tenay and The Pope, our three-man broadcast booth for tonight’s show.

TNA X-Division Title Elimination Match
– DJ Z vs. Manik vs. Tigre Uno (c)

Out comes DJ Z, followed by Manik of The Revolution and the X-Division Champion Tigre Uno, in that order.

The bell sounds and immediately all three guys are zipping and flying all over the place. When the smoke clears and the pace settles down a bit, Uno appears to be in control of the action.

After Manik gets in some offense, Uno flies over the top rope and splashes onto both guys with a corkscrew plancha. The action returns inside the ring.

Following a crazy series of moves and spots, finally, DJ Z is eliminated. A few moments later, Uno manages to score the pin on Manik to secure the victory and remain the TNA X-Division Champion.

Winner and STILL TNA X-Division Champion: Tigre Uno

Jessie Godderz vs. Robbie E.

After a quick backstage interview segment with Jeremy Borash, it’s time for the battle of the former BroMans tag-team members — Jessie Godderz and Robbie E.

Following the video package, Jessie “The Man” Godderz is introduced first. He cuts a quick promo. Out next comes his former tag-team partner and opponent for tonight — Robbie E.

The bell sounds and here we go with our second match of the evening. Early on, Robbie E. dominates the action, taking it to Godderz.

From there, Godderz goes on to dominate the action for nearly the rest of the entire match, nearly finishing off Robbie several times until out of nowhere, Robbie hits an inverted DDT for the 1-2-3.

Winner: Robbie E.

Final Lineup For Tonight’s TNA Slammiversary PPV, Live Coverage At SEScoops.com!

The following is the final lineup for tonight’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view event.

King of the Mountain Match
– Jeff Jarrett vs. Matt Hardy vs. Bobby Roode vs. Eric Young vs. Drew Galloway

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

Unsanctioned Match
– James Storm vs. Magnus

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

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

– Robbie E vs. Jessie Godderz

– Matt Morgan vs. Bram

Make sure to join us here for live TNA Slammiversary results later this evening!


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New TNA Title To Be Introduced At TNA Slammiversary

TNA announced that the competitors in this Sunday’s “King of the Mountain” match at the TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view will be competing to become the TNA King Of The Mountain Champion.

TNA issued the following statement on Friday regarding the new TNA title:

[Update] King of the Mountain – What Will They be Competing For?

The twists and turns continue as it relates to Slammiversary and the return of The King of The Mountain Match. Last night we announced who will be competing and you heard from Bobby Roode, Matt Hardy, Eric Young, Drew Galloway and even Jeff Jarrett. Now we can announce that those competing Sunday will be competing for The BRAND New King of The Mountain Championship!

What does this mean for the future? What does it mean if, Jeff Jarrett, The Founder of Global Force Wrestling wins The King of The Mountain Championship?

Don’t miss Slammiversary on Sunday, exclusively on Pay Per View to find out.

**Original Story**

Sunday at Slammiversary it is the highly anticipated return of The King of Mountain Match featuring The TNA Return of Jeff Jarrett. Jeff and his wife Karen shocked the world Wednesday night by returning to Impact Wrestling and Jeff announced he will be competing in the match he created.


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