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Post by Optimisn on Aug 14, 2014 17:45:43 GMT -6
Why wouldn't you do it if you're Spike or TNA? Thursday Night Football between Jacksonville and Houston outdraws the World Series. All the jokes we make about TNA, there's still little reason for both parties to not come to an agreement.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 14, 2014 18:36:51 GMT -6
Agreed. It consistently delivers a million viewers. Not much more on Spike does that.
Spike also foots the cost for TNA so they just may decide that airing Cops is more cost effective.
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Post by November KS on Aug 16, 2014 20:53:40 GMT -6
More Details On Davey Richards' Broken Leg
Posted by Joseph Lee on 08.16.2014
It was a freak accident...
As previously reported, Davey Richards suffered a broken tibia last night in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The spot happened when he went for a baseball slide to the outside of the ring and his foot was caught in the mat. It's the same kind of freak accident that led to Rob Van Dam's broken ankle in ECW in 1999.
Richards wrote on Twitter: "Thanks so much to everyone for the best wishes- truly amazing. I'll be ok- could always be worse!! I can't help but be thankful for the injury. It truly shows the greatness of the fans and the place I work for. Human compassion is amazing."
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Post by November KS on Aug 17, 2014 17:19:56 GMT -6
Major Star Reportedly Leaving TNA
Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 08.17.2014
Revealed before last night's house show...
- In what has to be viewed as a major blow for TNA, PWInsider reports that Bully Ray had a meeting with the roster at last night's house show in Hagerstown, Marlyn and said he wanted to tell them goodbye, as he didn't expect to be working with the company anymore. The site reports that Bully's contract is expiring and that last night's show was the last he was contracted to appear on, so it would appear they were unable to come to terms on a new deal.
As the site notes, Bully and Devon are set to be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame at Bound for Glory in October. The company also has one more match left in a series that he was involved in during the last Impact tapings, requiring that they will have to find a way to end the series without him if the report is true.
During his time with TNA, Bully has rising to the top of the company through his time with Aces & Eights and held the TNA World Title. He was also of course involved in the big blow-off to the Dixie Carter angle when he put her through a table. He was also working as an agent backstage.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 17, 2014 17:37:53 GMT -6
That sucks for TNA. He is an instant top heel in WWE if he goes.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2014 17:42:32 GMT -6
Bully Ray comes back tonight to WWE tonight.....please
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Post by Optimisn on Aug 17, 2014 17:44:50 GMT -6
I've been out of sorts for the last 36 hours, but didn't I JUST read he gave a motivational speech to the locker room about the company?
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Post by November KS on Aug 18, 2014 12:20:49 GMT -6
Update on the TNA Statuses of Bully Ray & Devon: Is Bully Ray Now A Free Agent?
Posted by Larry Csonka on 08.18.2014
The latest on his situation…
As previously reported, Bully Ray told the TNA locker room at last night's house show event in Hagerstown, MD that it was his last night with the company. According to Pwinsider.com, last night was the final date on Bully Ray's contract, and as of today, he is free to work anywhere he wants. Word is that both sides are discussing a possible new deal, but nothing has been agreed upon. Many talents were surprised to hear the news due to Bully's position in the company and the fact that he and Devon had been announced as this year's TNA Hall of Fame Members.
Speaking of Devon, he is reportedly under contract "through some point this fall".
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Post by November KS on Aug 20, 2014 15:03:06 GMT -6
www.tnamecca.com/2014/08/breaking-news-impact-wrestling-to.html?spref=tw"TNA just announced on their website that Impact will be staying on Spike until the end of 2014. In the short press release, Dixie Carter said the following concerning the announcement "IMPACT WRESTLING will remain a vital part of Spike TV's programming on Wednesday nights, 9/8c, through the end of the year. Negotiations remain ongoing beyond this time frame". This is relieving news for TNA fans, for weeks on end we have heard nothing other than "negotiations are ongoing" from TNA regarding the situation, so to now have the knowledge that Impact will remain on Spike until the end of the year while negotiations continue is one thing less to worry about. The move shows Spike still want TNA on their network, and are more than happy to keep Impact on their station while negotiations continue, only time will tell whether both parties can come to an agreement or Impact will find itself on a new network at the start of 2015."
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 20, 2014 15:16:08 GMT -6
Good for TNA.
I wonder if Bubba Ray will stay.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 21, 2014 12:51:10 GMT -6
Bully Ray To WWE Update
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that even though Bully Ray may be on his way out of TNA, there is no interest on WWE’s behalf into signing him.
WWE didn’t show interest in him for a few years, and didn’t try to sign Devon when he was recently available. In addition to this, his age is a factor, and he has some detractors in WWE, most notably Randy Orton.
He could be helpful in the WWE developmental program as a trainer or agent, but WWE looks to have those positions all filled, in addition to a hiring freeze due to budget cuts.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 21, 2014 13:47:12 GMT -6
TNA gets New TV Deal!
TNA Wrestling has issued the following press release:
TNA IMPACT WRESTLING will continue to be broadcast throughout Sub-Saharan Africa until 2019, thanks to an agreement between TNA and the continent’s leading sports broadcaster SuperSport.
The deal means that fans in Africa will continue to enjoy the most innovative experience in professional wrestling every week on SuperSport, featuring international stars such as TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, James Storm and MVP.
TNA IMPACT WRESTLING broadcasts every Monday at 18:00 on SuperSport, with TNA’s flagship PPV and ONE NIGHT ONLY events also airing each month. Fans in Africa should check local listings for further details and repeat times.
SuperSport brings the stars of TNA into the homes of fans in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros Islands, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of South Africa, Reunion, Rwanda, St Helena and Ascension, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Socotra, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, Zimbabwe and adjacent islands.
TNA President Dixie Carter said: “TNA’s international distribution continues to expand, reaching more fans than ever before.”
“We have had a wonderful relationship with SuperSport since first airing on the channel in 2011 and we look forward to attracting more fans to our entertaining programming. This multi-year deal with SuperSport is one more example of TNA’s remarkable international growth as we continue executing our global brand and programming strategies.”
Brandon Foot, Acting Chief Executive of SuperSport, added: “SuperSport is delighted with this agreement. TNA has proven to be a valuable staple on our platforms and we look forward to more good shows.”
“The offering resonates with a large number of our viewers across the African continent, so this extension is a very encouraging development.”
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Aug 21, 2014 19:06:16 GMT -6
Is that an Onion article?
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 21, 2014 19:25:09 GMT -6
Sadly no.
Maybe it is a Kayfabe News story but I think it is real.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 25, 2014 11:06:25 GMT -6
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Post by November KS on Aug 25, 2014 11:19:23 GMT -6
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 25, 2014 11:37:49 GMT -6
That was in the Sox section.
No one will see it there.
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Post by randomone on Aug 25, 2014 11:39:32 GMT -6
I liked Maryse's better, but I like how Velvet pretty much cracked the beers, took a sip & went screw it, I'm just going to pour it on the boobs. Bubba is a lucky man.
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Post by November KS on Aug 26, 2014 10:50:43 GMT -6
Global Wrestling Force latest press release
Tuesday, 26 August 2014 08:26
GFW LANDS PARTNERS DOWN UNDER
Global Force Wrestling: Join The Force!
NASHVILLE -- Global Force Wrestling has extended its borders again, this time reaching Australia and New Zealand.
PWA Australia out of Sydney (www.pwaaustralia.com), WrestleClash out of Melbourne (www.wrestleclash.com.au), Riot City Wrestling out of Adelaide (www.riotcitywrestling.com), Explosive Pro Wrestling out of Perth (www.epwperth.com) and Impact Pro out of Auckland (www.impactprowrestling.co.nz) are the latest promotions worldwide to agree to partner with GFW.
GFW now has partnerships in Mexico, Japan, England, Ireland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
“It seemed like a natural progression to reach out Down Under,” GFW founder and CEO Jeff Jarrett said. “Professional wrestling has a solid fan base throughout Australia and New Zealand, and we’re pleased to have an opportunity to bring that product to America.
“All of our agreements just go to show the popularity of wrestling around the world. Wherever you go you can find athletes putting on great shows for their dedicated fans.”
Australian native and international TV star Rove McManus is excited to see his mates #JointheForce.
““I have witnessed firsthand some of the fantastic talent we have Down Under, and I believe the time is right to start showing the world why they breed us Aussies tough” McManus said. “Some of the best entertainers in the world have learned their craft in Australia and I have no doubt we have some of the best professional wrestlers in the world right at our doorstep.”
CONTACT:
Global Force Wrestling
PR@GlobalForceWrestling.com
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Aug 26, 2014 10:55:10 GMT -6
So.... when are they going to actually start wrestling and put on a show and stuff?
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Post by November KS on Aug 26, 2014 11:29:39 GMT -6
The year is 2028. Jeff Jarrett currently holds 122 titles from various countries and territories. Over the years GFW has signed partnership agreements with 123 entities. The last remaining title not around Jarrett's waist will be defended at SlapnutzMainia announced GFW General Manager Karen Jarrett.  The title match will be for the Very Heavyweight Championship currently held by Barely Any Impact's Samoa Joe. 
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Aug 26, 2014 11:41:06 GMT -6
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 26, 2014 16:12:27 GMT -6
According to F4WOnline.com, TNA Wrestling might have been offered a spot on The Discovery Channel’s VELOCITY Network, which is only available in HD and in less than 50 million homes.
The move to VELOCITY, however, is being described as a worst case scenario for TNA and Impact Wrestling, as some major changes would have to take place for the move to work.
TNA would have to cut back drastically on production costs and the current TNA talent roster would be no more, as it would likely be impossible for the company to retain any of the top talent the roster currently includes.
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Post by Danny Busch on Aug 26, 2014 16:29:32 GMT -6
Is it even possible to cut back on their production costs?
In completely unrelated and uninteresting to anyone else wrestling news my new cable package gets ROH on Saturday nights but this time in HD!!!!!!!!followed by some local wrestling recap/talk show.
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Aug 26, 2014 19:08:04 GMT -6
Just got a call from Jeff Jarrett. He heard I still had a referee shirt in my closet and wanted to bring the best referee the early 2000's had on board. Dues to join GFW are only $500 a month too - pretty sweet deal!
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Post by Optimisn on Sept 5, 2014 18:27:38 GMT -6
If anyone cares, Bobby Lashley is about to fight a bouncer from a bar on Western next on Belator.
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Post by November KS on Sept 6, 2014 22:23:06 GMT -6
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Post by Danny Busch on Sept 6, 2014 22:27:43 GMT -6
Who the fuck is going to buy that. No wonder Vince is going to give cena the belt and big show the title shot.
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Sept 7, 2014 6:32:22 GMT -6
This whole thing is a scam. How can they not have put on ONE show yet? ONE!
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Sept 7, 2014 8:48:49 GMT -6
They still don't have a TV deal.
Chances of this ever becoming a thing are slim.
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