- While Daniel Bryan's neck injury is being portrayed backstage like it's not a big deal and Bryan will be fine, there are people really worried about what doctors will find when they go in for surgery on Thursday.
WWE to Make Announcement Regarding the WWE Title Posted by Steve Carrier on 05/13/2014 at 10:05 PM
It was announced on tonight's WWE Main Event that there will be announcement concerning the status of the WWE World Heavyweight Title on this coming Monday's RAW, which will be taped from London. As noted, current champion Daniel Bryan will be having neck surgery on Thursday.
Jarrett's GFW Announces First Talent Search Posted by Steve Carrier on 05/14/2014 at 03:09 PM
Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling announced the following today:
Global Force Wrestling set for first 'official' talent search
Search/seminar to be held in Ontario, Canada
NASHVILLE Global Force Wrestling will hit the road for its first official talent search and seminar, which will take place on June 1 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
GFW CEO and founder Jeff Jarrett knows well the great tradition of pro wrestling in Canada and the number of top stars the country has produced. He and Owen Hart of the legendary Hart Family were WWE tag team champions, and several Canadian stars made names for themselves while in Jarretts TNA promotion.
The seminar also will reunite Jarrett with renowned pro wrestling trainer Scott DAmore, who will help conduct the event at the North American Sports and Hobby Expo inside the WFCU Centre. DAmore brought Team Canada to TNA, and he also trained such current indie wrestling superstars as Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Petey Williams, Rhino and Tyson Dux.
Professional wrestling is part of the DNA of Canada, Jarrett said. It felt like a natural not only to have our first official talent search there but to have it under the tutelage of Scott DAmore, a longtime friend and as knowledgeable as anyone when it comes to discovering and fostering talent.
Coupled with our partnership with Mexicos AAA promotion, this is another key step in establishing the reach of Global Force Wrestling.
Jarrett and DAmore will evaluate the wrestlers in attendance as they engage in brief matches and cut promos.
Its an honor to have Global Force Wrestling bring its first talent search to my hometown, DAmore said. Jeff Jarrett is a third-generation promoter, and he knows what he wants. Hes going to have high expectations. I know he will be relentless in his pursuit in finding the best undiscovered talent in the world.
Wrestlers interested in attending the seminar should check globalforcewrestling.com/seminar for complete details.
Backstage News on Why TNA Released Frankie Kazarian
As noted before, Frankie Kazarian finished up with TNA at this weekend's Impact Wrestling tapings. His release came because TNA simply did not want to sign him to a new deal. This is part of the ongoing cutbacks that have been going on since summer 2013.
The feeling was that Kazarian was making more money than TNA was comfortable paying him going forward. Instead of keeping veterans like Kazarian around, TNA is going with signing new, younger talents. It was noted that with the money they were paying Kazarian, TNA can pay for 2 new guys.
It's said that money is tighter than ever for the company.
Chris Sabin Removed From Active Roster, More Roster Changes Made
TNA has officially moved Chris Sabin to the alumni section of their official roster page, confirming longstanding rumors that he was expected to part ways with the company.
In addition to the news of Sabins departure, the profiles for Rob Terry and Knux have also been removed completely. In their place, The menagerie has been added as their own roster spot.
Joseph Park who was revealed to in fact be Abyss has also been removed from the roster page. Last but not least, Bram has now officially been added to the Impact Wrestling Roster page.
Two New Women Wrestlers Appearing At TNA One Night Only: Knockout Knockdown PPV?
Independent wrestlers Scarlett Bordeaux and Mia Yim may be two of the newest wrestlers coming in for the TNA Knockout One Night Only PPV. PWinsider is reporting that TNA has booked Yim for the show, but we reported awhile back that Scarlett Bordeaux was on TNAs radar. Back when Christy Hemme was scouting talent for the promotion (which led to Brittany signing a deal) she also contacted Scarlett.
Scarlett previously wrestled in OVW before debuting in ROH as a valet. As for Yim, she has been in contact with TNA for quite some time, going far as having a try out a few years back. She competed at last years TNA Knockout Knockdown PPV.
Expect to see Taryn Terrell and Brooke Tessmacher making their TNA returns very shortly. Yesterday Taryn and Brooke were in Orlando partaking in photo shoots for the 2015 TNA Knockouts calender. TNA will be taping Impact Wrestling tonight and tomorrow at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. TNAs One Nght Only Knockouts Knockdown PPV will be taped Saturday, so if they dont return at the TV tapings, they could be on the PPV.
Taryn Terrell was granted time off from TNA when she become pregnant. She gave birth back in March to a baby girl named Emerson. As for Brooke, she has barely been used by TNA since the disbandment of the Aces & Eights. She recently went back to school to get her realtors license.
RUMOR: Former Champion Set To Return As Wrestler And Agent
PWInsider.coms elite section is reporting that former TNA X-Division champion Low-Ki is close to signing a new contract with TNA to both wrestle and act as an agent for the X-Division.
Details On Who Knuxs Valet Is, If She Is Training To Become A Knockout
For the past month or so people have been trying to figure out the identity of the woman who will be managing TNAs newest faction The Menagerie. Knuxs valet and on-screen girl friend is none other then former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader Tanea Brooks. Tanea is a model and dancer, who worked alongside Christy Hemme in the dance group Purrfect Angelz. Tanea will be going under the name Rebel in TNA going foward. She has relocated to Louisville, KY for wrestling training in OVW. Her bio for her cheerleader alumna page reads:
Tanea Brooks is from Owasso, Okla. She is a country girl born and raised. Taneas passion has always been entertaining people whether it was from the time she was a little girl entertaining family in her living room or to the present day where you might have seen her work in modeling, acting, dancing, etc. Through hard work, dedication and talent Tanea has acquired many great accomplishments.
Tanea is the lead badonkadonk girl in Trace Adkins Honkey Tonk Badonkadonk video. She has performed with Trace in the CMT and ACMA awards shows. She also was in the Brooks and Dunn video Play Something County. One of Taneas most recent achievements is becoming a Homewrecker which is a dancer/performer between skits for the new Jeff Foxworthy show, Foxworthys Big Night Out. Tanea is a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader where she was their swimsuit calendar covergirl.
The following contains spoilers for upcoming broadcasts of TNA Impact Wrestling. Do not read further if you do not want some outcomes spoiled
As we have been reporting, Knuxs new faction called menagerie is set to make its debut this Thursdays Impact Wrestling episode. Recently some photos of the group have surfaced online thanks to TNA referee Brian Hebner and Long time Impact Zone fan khelsey13 also managed to snap a pic of the new faction.
The following contains spoilers for upcoming broadcasts of TNA Impact Wrestling. Do not read further if you do not want some outcomes spoiled.
Former WWE NXT developmental talent Star Kenneth Cameron, real name Tom Latimer has indeed joined the Impact Wrestling roster. Latimer made his debut during last nights Impact Wrestling taping making his debut under the name Bram.
As we reported earlier, Latimer had a dark match during TNAs One Night Only Xtravaganza pay per view taping.
For those that missed last nights TNA Sacrifice pay per view event, a new video featuring Knux aired during the show.
In the vignette, Knux revealed that he is returning to Impact Wrestling with his Sister who is now going by the name, Rebel and what he called his Family of Carnival friends. Knux revealed two members of this supposed family named The Freak and Crazy Steve.
In an interesting twist to the story, A Canadian pro wrestler named Steve Scott also uses the name Crazy Steve in the independent circuit in Canada. This Crazy Steve also happened to have participated in the TNA Gut Check tryout during a TNA live event in Oshawa Ontario Canada back in 2012.
In addition to the rumors that Vince Russo was still working for TNA in a creative consultant role, now word comes that former TNA producer Eric Bischoff is still working for TNA. Bischoff, who was announced gone from TNA back in October of 2013 is said to also be working in a creative consultant role just like Vince Russo, PWInsider.com is reporting.
The report also states that both Russo and Bischoff are rumored to have less than 3 months left in their contracts.
Eric Bischoff himself denies the report About his contractual status with TNA
Former TNA Creative member Vince Russo has returned to the company in a creative capcity, according to a new report by PWInsider.com.
Russo is said to be working with TNA as a creative consultant, offering ideas and critiquing the product. TNA head of creative and talent relations Big John Gaburick strongly hinted at the possibility that Russo was on the payroll during his recent Q&A session confirming that TNA does have hired consultants in the creative process. All creative writers, Dave Lagana, Matt Conway and Christy Hemme along with Russo currently answer to John Gaburick.
RUMOR: TNA Talent Ordered Not To Take Photos With Jeff Jarrett
For those that havent kept up with Jeff Jarretts twitter account, he has been uploading tons of pictures featuring current TNA stars and former WWE Wrestlers posing with Jeff. Most of the pictures were taken during WrestleCon which took place during Wrestlemania weekend. Jarrett has then photoshopped in his #JoinTheForce hashtag which he has been using to promote GFW at the bottom of the pictures to plug his new promotion; Leading some wrestling fans to speculate that these talents were jumping ship to Jarretts new promotion. Jeff had a slew of pictures featuring Christopher Daniels, Brooke Tessmacher, Angelina Love, Velvet Sky and more. The photos with the exception of one on Karen Angles twitter account have now been removed.
Now comes word via the Wrestling Observer that TNA has ordered all contracted talent not to take any photos with Jeff.
Sting posted the following on his Facebook this morning:
"Mourning the loss of Jim Hellwig. I don't believe anyone has ever published this picture before today. The snapshot was taken two days before Thanksgiving in 1985, as we prepared to leave my house in Newhall, California and embark on a career in wrestling.
Jim always challenged me to strive at being the best, and I'll forever be grateful for the encouragement and motivation he provided.
I was looking forward to catching up with him, and I'm saddened we didn't have that opportunity before he passed. My heart goes out to his wife Dana and their two daughters, and they will remain in my prayers."
AJ Styles Interview: Talks New Japan, Takes Shots At TNA Executive
Chris and Gavin of The Casual Heroes recently interviewed former TNA star AJ Styles. In the interview Styles speaks on signing with New Japan, the possiblity of joining Jeff Jarretts new promotion and takes special exception to comments made by TNA Executive Vice President Big John Garbrick. Below is a quick recap:
Signing With New Japan Pro Wrestling:
Well I mean I went to New Japan, the biggest pro wrestling promotion in Japan and one of the most prestigious wrestling companies in the world. A promotion Ive been a fan of since i got into wrestling. Well, there is a faction named the Bullet Club and they dont take crap from anybody. I figured why not join that team. I went after a guy named Okada. He was in TNA for a very short time and they didnt use him very well but obviously he is very talented.
On TNA Executive Vice President big John Garbricks statement that he offered AJ a fair deal:
Someone there was claiming that TNA was giving me a fair deal, well I dont see it that way. A pay cut isnt a fair deal. Thats not how business works. It just goes to show you that some people just dont know what they are talking about. You can cover what you want on your show but I really need to clear that up. It makes me wonder who this is a fair deal to because its not fair to the guy that you are giving it to. The company was mismanaged and you could have gone another route instead of doing that. Ive been with the company for 11 years and saying that was a slap in the face to me for saying it was a fair deal. To take a pay cut, basically half of what you were making, you gotta be real, it doesnt make sense. But he doesnt know what he is talking about because he has only been there for a cup of coffee so And Im not bitter at TNA. Im mad at this one guy, whoever it is that guy that is now in a hiring authority that said he gave me a fair deal.
On the possibility of seeing Styles in Jarretts new promotion Global Force Wrestling:
When information is available, I can tell you more but literally i know just about as much as you do on that. If Jeff has something going on, Id definitely love to be a part of it. I trust Jeff.
Be sure to check out the interview at http://www.thecasualheroes.net/sit-j-styles/
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
Ik ben een man en woon in Dworp (Belgie) en mijn beroep is .
Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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