TNA Wrestling Genesis - 2013

On Sunday January 13th, 2013, TNA Wrestling will hold it's eighth Genesis pay-per-view event at the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida.

The matches will be....
Matt Morgan and Joey Ryan vs. Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez for the TNA World Tag Team Championship
Austin Aries vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Bobby Roode in a Triple Threat Elimination match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship
Christopher Daniels vs. James Storm
D.O.C. vs. Sting
Kenny King vs. Christian York in the X Division #1 Contender's Tournament Final
TBD (The winner from the above match) vs. Rob Van Dam in a match for the TNA X Division Championship
Devon vs. Joseph Park
Gail Kim vs. ODB vs. Miss Tessmacher vs. Mickie James vs. Velvet Sky in a Gauntlet match to determine the number one contender for the TNA Women's Knockout Championship.

Genesis started in 2005 and from that first card, Bobby Roode, Jeff Hardy, Christopher Daniels, Austin Aries, Devon, Gail Kim and James Storm are still with the company and will be in the 2013 event.
There was no Knockouts match that year, but Gail Kim and Traci Brooks were there as valets.

You can find out more here

TNA Genesis: January 13 on Pay-Per-View and TNAOnDemand

The TNA Knockouts - Tara punishes Taeler Hendrix

Christy Hemme - TNA Ring Announcer

The counterpart to the lovely Lilian Garcia in the WWE, TNA's Christy Hemme.
Christy started out in the WWE, winning the 2004 WWE Diva Search but she was only there for about a year before she was released and she moved to TNA.

Former TNA Women's Knockout Champion Madison Rayne

Three time TNA Women's Knockout Champion Madison Rayne (Ashley Nichole Simmons) and her tiara.

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TNA's roster looks like it may be in for some shaking up in the coming months....

Biggest news....
This fall's Bound for Glory may mark the end of Sting's wrestling career.
Rumor has it that The Icon may be done after that PPV.
He originally planned to leave last year, but TNA officials talked him into giving one more year.
You gotta admit, the thirteen-time world champion, (two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, six-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, two-time WCW International World Heavyweight Champion, two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion and former WWA World Heavyweight Champion) has put in a long and colorful career since his debut in 1985.
And he has maintained his integrity over those 24 years, never working for the WWE.

The WWE has released Umaga.
Do I even need to say "I wonder if he'll show up on TNA in 90 days?"
I think Umaga would be a nice fit in TNA.

So far Raven and Shane Douglas have not signed long term contracts with TNA.
They are only in for Impact tapings and the Slammiversary PPV.
They might go forward from there, but it's not a lock.

Canadian Luchadora Sarah Stock (Dark Angel) has had her official TNA wrestling debut bumped back a bit because of Former WWE Diva Victoria (Tara) showing up.
Sarah was originally slated to fill the top TNA Knockout babyface position left open by Gail Kim, but with Tara showing up, that's been pulled for the moment.
Did TNA not know Victoria was signing?

TNA News, Samoa Joe, TNAtion, UK Tour and More

Not only does Samoa Joe have broken fingers, now it appears he also has a torn tricep.

TNA has renamed their "TNA University" program to "TNAtion".
The new slogan is "Why get lost in a Universe...when you can join a Nation."
Lost in a Universe?
Yes, thats a shot at the "WWE Universe".
Of course WWE will probably respond with "The Universe is bigger than a Nation".

And of course the rumors are floating around that Mr.Kennedy will hit TNA as soon as his 90 day no compete clause is over.
I wonder if WWE has "Mr.Kennedy" trademarked?
I hope not, because I really mark out for " MR. KENNNNNEDY!" or even the "KENNEDY!" shouts.

TNA will be in the UK for their 2010 Maximum iMPACT! Tour, starting in January 2010.
Here's the promo video package:



Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling has launched TNAsearch.com, a fan-oriented search engine which rewards users with official TNA Wrestling merchandise and memorabilia.
You can get more info on it here:
http://www.tnawrestling.com/content/view/1487/84/

TNA News: Victoria, Raven, Kurt Angle and More

Shane Douglas and Raven are both scheduled to be on this Thursday's TNA Impact.
Former WWE Diva Victoria is also scheduled to appear.
Look for Victoria to be a face. And I think she will be using her real name, Lisa Marie Varon.

UPDATE: Tara?
They're calling her Tara?

The show will also feature Dr. Stevie Richards, AJ Styles, Amazing Red, Eric Young, Beer Money, Chris Sabin, Consequences Creed, Angelina Love, Sojourner Bolt and Mick Foley.

TNA.com has a page of special appearances by their stars here:
http://www.tnawrestling.com/content/view/981/84/
See where “The Icon” Sting, Kurt Angle, Mick Foley, Angelina Love & Velvet Sky and Traci Brooks will be showing up in the coming months.

There is also a link on their homepage leading to the TNA YouTube videos.

AND there is also a countdown clock about mid screen that says " TNA Wrestling Delivers A Powerful Shot In:...."

TNA News: The Amazing Red, Team 3D and More

The Amazing Red has been working shows for TNA, but as of yet, no contract has been signed.
He will be at the upcoming TNA Sacrifice PPV as a tag team partner with Suicide going against Team 3D.

Taz will be going to TNA as the on-air "mentor" of Samoa Joe.
Now THAT will be a team.
And there is talk of maybe using Taz in the future at the announce table.

Team 3D will be going to Japan on June 20th to face Giant Bernard(Ex WWE star Albert) and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson (Chad Allegra) in a defense of Team 3D's IWGP Tag Titles.
Bubba Ray and Devon are undefeated in Japan.

And while TNA promotion maybe going strong, TNA ticket sales and attendance are not.
I know a lot of this has to do with the economy, but I hope TNA gets their sales up, because I would hate to see the WWE standing alone as the only promotion.
Every business needs competition.
TNA is more of a spotlight for Indy wrestlers to get exposure than WWE is. Their entire Knockout division is almost all Indy wrestlers.
And for the most part, TNA seems to favor substance over style.

TNA News: Lance Hoyt, Kurt Angle and More

Former TNA star Lance Hoyt has signed a developmental contract with WWE and there are rumors that WWE may be looking at getting Kurt Angle back after his contract with TNA expires later this year.

I can't really see the Kurt Angle thing happening, he looks like he's having too much fun at TNA.
And now with Lashley there, TNA is trying to build up a Bobby Lashley / Main Event Mafia angle.
And speaking of Lashley, has this short term contract he signed with TNA damaged his future in MMA?

TNA also looks to be starting up a Jeff Jarrett / Mick Foley storyline as well.

TNA, ROH, Kurt Angle and Howard Stern

PROWRESTLING.NET | TNA pulls the plug on letting their talent work for ROH:

"TNA is no longer allowing their talent work Ring of Honor shows, according to Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com. TNA had permitted their talents to work shows that were not distributed in retail stores or on pay-per-view."

Report about Kurt Angle on Howard Stern
http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/100177/Kurt-Angle-on-Howard-Stern-Report.htm

TNA: Xbox Live, Zune and Danny Bonaduce

In the last entry I reported that TNA's wrestling library was now available on iTunes.
Now TNA has added another outlet, and the library will also be available in the Xbox Live Video Marketplace and Zune Marketplace.
"TNA fans can access a variety of TNA multimedia, including 13 TNA Home Video titles available immediately on the Xbox Live video marketplace, each retailing for 800 Microsoft points apiece. All 12 of TNA's 2008 pay-per-view events, including "Lockdown" and "Bound For Glory" are currently available exclusively on Xbox Live."
You can get more info on this at tnawrestling.com here:
http://www.tnawrestling.com/content/view/357/84/

TNA has canceled their March 20 house show in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

And while the WWE is dancing around with Mickey Rourke at Wrestlemania 25, TNA has scheduled a media star for their Lockdown pay-per-view on April 19.
Danny Bonaduce.
Yes that's right Danny Bonaduce.
Hey, the guy might not be as big a name as Mickey Rourke, but he's always entertaining.
And he can fight.

TNA Wrestling’s Lockdown Info

It looks like Mick Foley is going to get his wish.
Mick wrote in his first book, Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks that he wanted to get into the wrestling ring with Sting one more time.
And at the TNA pay per view TNA Lockdown, that just might happen.

Also tentatively scheduled is Jeff Jarrett taking on Kurt Angle, Booker T facing A.J. Styles and Samoa Joe against Scott Steiner.

And TNA's professional wrestling library is now available via Apple’s iTunes store.
You can download episodes of TNA’s weekly Spike TV show “TNA iMPACT!,”select TNA home video titles and pay-per-view events.
You can purchase a single show for each week or get a year-long “season pass.”
TNA’s music releases are also available.
You can see more info in the video below.



And here is more info on the PPV from TNAwrestling.com
"TNA Wrestling’s “Lockdown” epic event will be held live at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, on Sunday, April 19, starting at 8 p.m. ET, and will air worldwide on Pay-Per-View. This is TNA’s first-ever Pay-Per-View held in Philadelphia and the company’s most dangerous event of the year, where all matches are held inside a steel cage, dubbed “The Six Sides Of Steel”.
Tickets for “Lockdown” will go on sale this Saturday, February 28, at the Liacouras Center box office and online at ComcastTix.com. Also on Feb. 28, Kurt Angle will be signing free autographs, starting at 11 a.m. ET, at the FYE (100 South Broad Street) in Philadelphia."
http://www.tnawrestling.com/content/view/1305/84/

Sonjay Dutt has left TNA

Sonjay Dutt has left TNA and may be headed to the WWE.
Kinda like the Gail Kim situation from what I can see, TNA and Sonjay just couldn't come to terms on a new contract.
So Sonjay left.
Some reports say that his profile has been removed from TNAwrestling.com.
But it's still here:
http://www.tnawrestling.com/content/view/233/37/
Now whats gonna happen to his on air manager and love interest SoCal Val?
And will the WWE really hire the former X Division wrestler?
I mean the WWE usually goes after the behemoths.
Not normally sized people that can actually wrestle.
And doesn't TNA seem to be losing a lot of talent here lately?

TNA Wrestling News and Rumors

Petey Williams, TNA no more

Is it strange to anyone else that TNA just let Petey Williams, Lance Hoyt and Jimmy Rave go?
Is their current roster that good?

TNA has officially signed Madison Rayne as a new knockout.
Madison wrestles for SHIMMER as Ashley Lane.

TNA Wrestling’s “Lockdown” Pay-Per-View event will be held live at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, on Sunday, April 19.

The Creators of the TNA Impact! game, Midway Games Inc., has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Former WWE/ECW talent Stevie Richards will be joining TNA, maybe starting out as Aybss' therapist.
That looks like a good job for one of the ECW originals.

Former TNA Stars. part six

WWE SmackDown!'s "The Brian Kendrick" had a brief stint in TNA Wrestling in November 2004, when he defeated Kaz, Matt Sydal and Amazing Red, in a four-way match.


Indy wrestler Daizee Haze has had a couple of shots in TNA.
First in 2003, she made several appearances as a wrestler and valet to Matt Sydal.
When wrestling she faced Nurse Veronica (Simply Luscious), Trinity, and MsChif.
She returned to TNA on TNA Impact! in 2008 facing Cheerleader Melissa in a losing effort.


In 2004, Lucha Libre star Abismo Negro, along with Héctor Garza, Juventud Guerrera, Mr. Águila and Heavy Metal, came to TNA Wrestling as part of Team Mexico.


Hulk Hogan was actually supposed to be at Bound for Glory in 2003, he even did a press conference hyping the event and took a guitar shot from Jeff Jarrett.
But he pulled out saying that he had knee problems that would require surgery.


In 2004, another Lucha Libre star La Parka made a few brief appearances in TNA.

Former TNA Stars. part five

Kim Neilson debuted in TNA on December 12, 2002 as Every Man's Desire. She was the valet of Sonny Siaki and she feuded with almost every woman on the TNA roster including Trinity, TNA ring girl Athena, and with backstage interviewer Goldylocks.


Did you know that Eddie Fatu wrestled for TNA? Of course you may know him best as Umaga, but on TNA in 2003 he was known as Ekmo. He was put into a tag team with Sonny Siaki.
Did Sonny do everything back then?


Goldylocks was on the TNA roster as a backstage interviewer back in 2003 and 2004. She moved to managing for awhile and with the gimmick of using Abyss in wrestling matches to claim contracts of defeated opponents, she obtained the contracts of Alex Shelley, D-Ray 3000, Shark Boy and yes....Sonny Siaki!


Teddy Hart, a third generation member of the Hart wrestling family, wrestled for TNA in 2003. He wrestled Jonny Storm, Juventud Guerrera, Mr. Águila but amazingly, I found no account of him wrestling Sonny Siaki.
Teddy was released from TNA after getting into it with CM Punk at a restaurant. Sabu had to pull them apart.
Would YOU want Sabu to have to break up a fight you were in?


Ian Richard Hodgkinson is an unlikely name for a wrestler.
Vampiro works much better. And Vampiro had a short run in TNA in 2003.

Former TNA Stars

A few short lived runs here......

Tony Mamaluke (Charles John Spencer) wrestled for TNA briefly in 2002 before going to the WWE.

Ace Steel (Chris Guy) also wrestled for TNA in 2002, and he also later went to the WWE. In TNA He wrestled as one half of a tag team with his former student, CM Punk, as "Hatebreed".

Alicia Webb (Alicia Nicole Webb) better known as Ryan Shamrock in the WWF was in TNA as "Aleesha" for a short time.

Donna Adamo (ECW's Elektra) only made one appearance for TNA at their first pay per view on June 19, 2002.

Cathy Dingman (WWF's B.B.) appeared in TNA as Taylor Vaughn in 2002. Did you know that Cathy is the ex-wife of Hardcore Holly?

Cynthia Lynch (Bobcat) was in TNA in 2002 as David Young's valet.

Ken Shamrock, "The World's Most Dangerous Man", showed up in TNA in 2002 and 2004. On TNA's first pay-per-view he won the NWA World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship in a Gauntlet for the Gold match.

TNA: Stan Dupp / Trevor Murdoch

William Theodore Mueller better known as Trevor Murdoch was born on September 10, 1980, in Coffeyville, Kansas.
He is probably best known for his WWE wrestling career, but before that, he wrestled some shows for TNA as part of the tag team The Dupps.
The team consisted of Bo Dupp and Stan Dupp (Trevor), managed by Fluff Dupp.
His "Trevor Murdoch" character in WWE was pretty much based on his TNA character.

TNA: Jasmin St. Claire

Yes Jasmin St. Claire made two appearances for TNA.
Both were in July of 2002, the first of which she did little more than dance.
The second appearance was a week later.
In that one, Jasmine was being interviewed by Goldylocks when Francine attacked her. This lead to a match later that night where Jasmine and Francine squared off. As you can imagine it was pretty much a catfight rather than a wrestling match.
When the Blue Meanie (Jasmine's real life boyfriend) interfered, it caused a disqualification and Francine was taken away on a stretcher. The DQ was because the Blue Meanie gave Francine a DDT.

The Latin American Xchange, LAX

I really like LAX (even with Salinas gone).
Their gimmick reminds me a lot of the nWo and DX heydays.
And it is SO much better than the " Mexicools".
The Latin American Xchange (The Latin American Exchange, The Latin American X-Change or my favorite, The LAX) is a Hispanic professional wrestling tag team in TNA Wrestling, consisting of Homicide and Hernandez.
Their original gimmick denounced the repression of ethnic minorities by the NWA Championship Committee and TNA Management.
They were supposed to be street thugs, and they did it so well!
After they turned face, the group continued to stand as proud street Latin Americans, but dropped its militant focus.

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