Wrestling

Source: The Void The Void has a great interview up with TNA’s Mr. Anderson. Here are some highlights, you can check out the full interview at this link. If he still watches WWE: “Very, very rarely. I try but… I’m a Fox News junkie and every once in a while I’ll try to switch to MSNBC or CNBC or CNN, and I watch for a couple of minutes but I can’t do it and turn back. I feel the same way about WWE.” If he has seen any of CM Punk’s stuff: “That I have seen, and there’s a case [...]

– WWE announced the following on their corporate website this morning: “In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Matthew Korklan (Evan Bourne) for 60 days effective Tuesday, January 17 for his second violation of the company’s policy.” – The TNA Bound For Glory 2011 PPV DVD is out today. The show featured Hulk Hogan vs. Sting and Kurt Angle vs. Robert Roode. – The LaCrosse All Stars website has an interview up with Taz at LAXAllStars.com. – TNA has started selling ODB flasks.

– Kurt Angle claimed over Twitter that WWE was trying to sign him for the Royal Rumble but that he was remaining loyal to TNA. Angle tweeted in response to a fan question about whether he’d be a surprise entrant: “Nope! I’m Happy Where I Am. No Rumble for Me!!!! “My Loyalty Is With Tna. Wwe Is Knocking On My Door, But I Won’t Answer.” – TNA has announced a list of international TV licensees who recently renewed their TV distribution contracts. Here’s the list: * U.K.’s Challenge TV (Impact, Xplosion, and PPVs) a * U.K.’s BT Vision (Impact, Greatest [...]

– In the press release TNA sent out today, regarding the UK TV taping, the release noted that it would be Sting’s final match in the UK. – TNA runs January 12th in Wallingford, CT, 13th in White Plains, NY and 14th in Reading, PA with the following matches… * TNA champ Bobby Roode vs. Jeff Hardy * James Storm vs. Kurt Angle * AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels * Rob Van Dam vs. Bully Ray * TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim vs. Velvet Sky * TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries vs. Jesse Sorensen vs. Alex Shelley – Goldust [...]

– One-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston noted that he was home for the first time on a Tuesday night in a long time so he and Evan Bourne won’t be in action together on this week’s SmackDown. – The internal reaction to Brodus Clay’s debut at RAW last night was positive. Officials felt that the gimmick got over how they wanted it to. – Another moment that went over very well with the WWE crew at RAW last night was Edge’s Hall of Fame announcement. Most everyone is very happy to see him inducted. – This [...]

– More people within WWE are wanting the April 1st launch of the new Network to be delayed because of lack of clearances. There’s a fear that they will debut the Network with such little clearance that it will come across like a flop. As far as planning goes, it’s said that officials have mapped out a tentative schedule for the first day to be built around WrestleMania but that’s about it. – Former WWE star Chyna is filming a new adult movie called “Ring Queen” that will be a pro wrestling parody. The movie, produced by Vivid Video, will [...]

– In recent weeks, there have been rumors that Carlos Colon would be inducted into the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame class. Colon was recently interviewed by Noticel in Puerto Rico and said it would be an honor for him to be inducted and be there with the likes of Pedro Morales. At this time nothing is confirmed. Colon also mentioned during the interview that WWC has discussed offering their video library to WWE for use down the line, specifically for the WWE Network, but they have not had any negotiations at this time. – WWE has already updated local [...]

– Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch posted tons of tweets last night. Here are some random tweets from her: “cant wait to marry @RealMattFike “and have his baby @RealMattFike “love you @RealMattFike “@jamesgang4lyfe broke up in sept…he cheated on me “i am marrying matt fike “@RealMattFike i love you baby “@mmasarah ive actually been sick…so it sucked…. but im marrying a hot 26 year old!!!! @RealMattFike you need that shot…” – As reported yesterday, Memphis Wrestling legend Jackie Fargo has been hospitalized for pneumonia in both lungs. Several rumors over the last two days have stated that Fargo had died, which is [...]