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Tag team match announced for TNA Turning Point

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A tag team match with potential title implications has been booked for TNA Turning Point 2025.

It’s been announced that TNA World Champion Mike Santana will team up with International Champion Steve Maclin at Turning Point this Friday. They’re facing Nic Nemeth & Frankie Kazarian, who were the co-winners of the Call Your Shot gauntlet match at Bound for Glory. Both Nemeth and Kazarian are now owed title shots that they can cash in on any champion of their choosing at any point over the next year.

Santana defeated Trick Williams in the Bound for Glory main event to become the new TNA World Champion. Earlier on the pay-per-view, Maclin defeated Kazarian to win back the International title.

Kazarian was the winner of the 2024 Call Your Shot gauntlet as well but failed to win the TNA World Championship when he cashed in.

After a one-month hiatus following Bound for Glory, TNA is back with a live Impact episode this Thursday (November 13) and Turning Point on Friday (November 14). The shows are both being held in Orlando, Florida at Full Sail University.

Turning Point will air live for TNA+ subscribers. This is the first announced match.

TNA Turning Point 2025 —

  • Mike Santana & Steve Maclin vs. Nic Nemeth & Frankie Kazarian

TNA couple Steph De Lander & Mance Warner gets married

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A wrestling couple got married in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday with Steph De Lander & Mance Warner tying the knot.

The TNA stars were married in a ceremony that was attended by Matt Cardona, Chelsea Green, Piper Niven, Alba Fyre, Bronson Reed, Deonna Purrazzo, Steve Maclin, Ash By Elegance, Priscilla Kelly, and more. Special wedding-themed Micro Brawler figures of Warner & De Lander were made for guests.

De Lander (Stephanie De Landre) & Warner (Quirt Miller) have worked together on screen in TNA and on the indies. In October 2024, De Lander underwent neck surgery. She is still recovering and has not been able to return to action yet.

“It’s been 1 year since my neck surgery. I should have been back in the ring by now, but I am not,” De Lander wrote earlier this month. “Sometimes I feel like my situation is forgotten about because I don’t complain, I don’t post about it (no hate to those who do), I just get on with it and focus on what I can control. Although I am frustrated with certain things, I am proud of myself for always pushing forward and keeping a positive attitude and spirit.”

Warner is a regular for Game Changer Wrestling on the indies in addition to his TNA work. He is a former GCW World Champion.

Chris Bey marks one-year anniversary of neck injury: ‘Today, I celebrate life’

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One year after a neck injury altered the trajectory of his career, Chris Bey is celebrating the fact that he’s even alive.

Bey suffered a broken neck at a TNA television taping on this day one year ago. Despite initial fear that he would never walk again, Bey is now able to live an independent life and recently made an appearance at TNA Bound for Glory. He can walk, drive himself, and do pretty much everything he needs to live day-to-day, but whether Bey will ever be able to have another match is still unknown.

Even if he does not wrestle again, Bey is content with everything and knows he’s here for a purpose.

“Wrestling has always been my life LONG before I made it a career. Since I was 3 I’ve been addicted and I’ve known this was what I wanted to do with my life. Rarely does one get to chase and achieve their dreams. If this was to be the end of my journey, I had no regrets in the decisions I’ve made that led me to this moment,” Bey wrote while reflecting on today’s anniversary.

“Had a lot of conversations with God, and understanding that I was still alive for a purpose made me push everyday with an unimaginable strength and drive. The support of my amazing girlfriend [Brittnie Brooks], the best tag team partner ever [Ace Austin], TNA and the entire wrestling world kept me feeling like I mattered and I was cared about. I’m so grateful and thankful for all of it. The work from doctors and staff, top notch. Today, I celebrate life because a year ago I thought it was the end of mine. Greatest Story Ever Told is far from over. I love you all. – Chris”

In addition to appearing at Bound for Glory, Bey was presented with a TNA All Star Award before the show. He’s a three-time tag team champion for the promotion. Bey has said that the door is open for him to potentially contribute behind the scenes in a role like producing while he recovers from his injury.

“I truly look at it like, I’m going to let time tell me. And I’m going to let my body tell me,” Bey recently said on Talk is Jericho while addressing a possible in-ring return. “I think when I think about wrestling, it’s not so much about going back to wrestling and getting back in wrestling as much as it is at least finishing my story my way, whether that means one more match or one more program, whatever it is.”

Bey’s girlfriend Brittnie Brooks also made an Instagram post today reflecting on how proud she is of him.

TNA World Champion to make Maple Leaf Pro debut

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TNA World Champion Mike Santana is heading up to Canada for his Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling debut.

Santana will be in action at MLP Reena Rumble in Toronto next Monday (October 27), taking on Sheldon Jean. The match was announced by Santana cutting a promo accepting an open challenge that had been issued by Dean.

“Sheldon, I got to give you your props. You’ve been doing a pretty good damn job at cementing yourself as one of the best in Canada,” Santana said. “But I’m going to give you an opportunity to go toe-to-toe with one of the greatest in the world, the TNA Wrestling World Champion.

“Now Sheldon, this ain’t a knock. These are just facts. You know — and everybody knows — I’m addicted to greatness. I’ll see you at Reena Rumble. Let’s get it.”

The announcement comes after there were recently some questions over whether TNA talent are allowed to wrestle for Maple Leaf Pro, a promotion that is run by former TNA President Scott D’Amore. TNA star Moose said he’d like to be able to compete for MLP but cannot because MLP has a relationship with AEW. After those comments received attention online, TNA publicly denied that there is a ban in place.

Santana became TNA World Champion this month at Bound for Glory when he defeated NXT star Trick Williams for the title.

New Age Experience Center in Toronto is hosting the Reena Rumble event, which will benefit Reena, a charity that is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Matt Hardy, Carlito, Colt Cabana, Gisele Shaw, and Rhino are among those set to appear.

Chris Bey now ‘able to live an independent life’ after broken neck

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TNA star Chris Bey continues to hit huge personal milestones as he defies the odds in his broken neck recovery.

It’s been nearly one year since Bey suffered a broken neck during an in-ring accident while competing at a TNA TV taping in October 2024. There was initially doubt that he would ever walk again, but Bey is back on his feet and has now been discharged from physical therapy. On a new episode of Talk is Jericho, Bey revealed that he is able to live an independent life where he can do things on his own.

“I’m completely independent where I can dress myself, I can feed myself,” Bey said. “One of the things that I struggled with last was my grip strength as far as opening things. I couldn’t really open bottles and stuff. And I still have trouble depending on the type of bottle, opening things. But I can drive myself now. I can pretty much do everything that I need to do, you know, on the day-to-day basis.”

The one thing Bey is not able to do, at least at the moment, is wrestle. His present goal is just to wake up and feel good in life. As far as long-term, Bey believes he’ll be able to wrestle again one day even if it’s just one more match — but he knows that it will be no time soon.

“I truly look at it like, I’m going to let time tell me. And I’m going to let my body tell me,” Bey said. “I think when I think about wrestling, it’s not so much about going back to wrestling and getting back in wrestling as much as it is at least finishing my story my way, whether that means one more match or one more program, whatever it is.”

The 29-year-old Bey said he wants to eventually focus on having a family one day. While out of action, he’s open to contributing in other roles like producing or even doing something on-screen. Bey said he’s talked with TNA about potentially shadowing other agents when he’s able to. Bey noted that part of his recovery has been learning how to speak again, so doing something like commentary would help him build up those skills.

Bey made an appearance at TNA’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view in Lowell, Massachusetts last weekend. Before the show, TNA President Carlos Silva celebrated him with a TNA All Star Award.

In TNA, Bey is a three-time Tag Team Champion and was one of the promotion’s top up-and-coming stars before his injury.

Daily Update: TNA notes, CM Punk, Sheamus

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The new issue of the  Wrestling Observer Newsletter is up on the site:

  • In depth with the changes in ratings, are pro wrestling and MMA being undercounted, are they less popular than we thought, how the changes have happened, streaming, how this relates to baseball, football, and other entertainment shows.
  • John Cena’s last matches, and the surprises in current WWE booking plans for now until December.
  • A look at Crown Jewel and WrestleDream, the cards, how the shows look and the current interest level in them.
  • Favorites in the betting in all the major future matches
  • A look at The Smashing Machine, the heyday of Mark Kerr, the box office and what we’ve learned, comparisons with Iron Claw, the performances by Dwayne Johnson Emily Blunt and Ryan Bader and the Pride Grand Prix in 2000 with Sakuraba vs. Gracie and key what ifs that people don’t talk about
  • All In Texas attendance and how much the state will be paying AEW based on the deal, plus original plans for that week and three shows that were once thought and talked about but didn’t happen with two international promotions.
  • Full coverage of UFC 320, what’s next for the winners, the business side of things and match-by-match.
  • The most complete and detailed look at the ratings for all the major shows as well as comparisons with last year, segment-by-segment notes, demos and more.
  • Expectations of when a major milestone in history of buildings that house wrestling will be reached and when 1 million fans in one specific building attending wrestling in a year is expected
  • King of Pro Wrestling thoughts
  • New Japan’s last major show looked at
  • 40th anniversary of a landmark tag team event taking place
  • Hulk Hogan’s widow looking at medical malpractice suit
  • Death of the former Sabrina
  • Dave Bautista makes surprising revelation
  • Mistico vs. Bandido in Xalapa
  • Renee Dupree talks the old WWE locker room
  • Bound for Glory notes
  • Lots of injury and contract updates
  • The story of Ultimo Dragon’s ten belts and Mercedes Mone beating that record
  • Sting’s son has his first match
  • Advance tickets sales for the WWE & AEW shows over the next two months
  • The strange secret suspension of  Conor McGregor
  • More on the White House show
  • MMA fight of the year on the Dana White Contenders Series
  • Has the WWE boom period ended or is it ending?
  • The WWE product right now
  • Jimmy Jacobs talks differences in backstage at WWE and TNA

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Wednesday Update

WWE

  • WWE uploaded the full number one contender’s battle royal from NXT last night, which was won by Tatum Paxley as she earned an NXT Women’s Championship shot against Jacy Jayne at Halloween Havoc.
  • Matt Cardona reacted to competing on NXT against Josh Briggs: “Thank you…I may have lost the match, but tonight was a win. I’ll never quit…and I’m ALWAYZ READY. @WWENXT”
  • On his Instagram stories, CM Punk sent out a message thanking the fans in Australia following today’s house show in Melbourne:
    • Australia. Perth, Melbourne. I was crushed over a year ago when I was injured and missed visiting you all. The last few days have been unforgettable. Love the passion and the noise.
  • Sheamus mourned the loss of his dog Betty:
    • Unlike my wife, who’s great at writing long, beautiful messages, I’m not always the best with words. But where do I start… Over four and a half years ago, I saw this chunky little pup at the National Humane Association — a dog who had been discarded by her owners. I instantly knew she was coming home with me.
    • What an incredible journey it’s been. Even though our time together was cut far too short, I’ll never regret the decision to make her part of our family. She brought so much joy and happiness into our home and into the lives of everyone who met her.
    • Even after losing her leg, she never lost her spirit — she was still just as happy, just to be home, surrounded by love. You stole my heart, and the hearts of everyone who knew you.
    • Thank you for the countless amazing moments and memories. I’ll never forget you. Rest well, sweet girl. I love ya Betty

Other Wrestling

  • Bodyslam Wrestling in Denmark uploaded the complete Mercedes Mone vs. Aliss Ink match from last week where Mone continued to add to her belt collection.
  • In honor of Child Grief Awareness Day, Hangman Page, Powerhouse Hobbs, Amanda Huber, and more visited Highmark Caring Place – a center for grieving children, adolescents, and their families.
  • Hobbs was interviewed on radio station 96.5 The Fan.
  • TNA shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the locker room greeting Mike Santana after his World Championship victory at Bound for Glory.
  • Santana made a social media post reflecting on his journey to the TNA World title.
  • Here is the description for this Thursday’s After the Glory episode of TNA Impact:
    • On a special After the Glory edition of TNA iMPACT!, go beyond the ring with exclusive access to the biggest event of the year, Bound For Glory. Don’t miss never-before-seen interviews, backstage footage and more. Plus, the champions will be in studio to take you inside their epic clashes. 
    • Tune in this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet+ in Canada.
  • TNA announced that it is delaying the on-sale date for its upcoming Orlando and El Paso events in order to increase the seating capacity:
    • The Ticket Pre-Sale and the Official Ticket On-Sale dates for the TNA Wrestling live events in Orlando, Florida and El Paso, Texas, have been changed as we finalize ticketing demands and expand the seating capacity for all shows.
    • The Pre-Sale for both the Orlando live events at Full Sail University (November 13-15) and at the El Paso County Coliseum (December 5-7) is now Wednesday, October 22, starting at 10am ET. The Official Ticket On-Sale for all shows in Orlando and El Paso is Friday, October 24, starting at 10am ET.
  • NJPW has opened applications for its LA Dojo class that runs from January 5-March 26. Coaches will include KUSHIDA, Fred Rosser, The DKC, Shane Haste, and Royce Isaacs.
  • Saraya met up with one of her old teachers for the first time in 18 years:
    • Got to see my science teacher after 18 years. Was incredible. He would come to watch my shows before I got signed to come to America. I would be taking days off school to do the indies and he would make sure the school didn’t give me a hard time about it. Truly encouraged my wrestling journey and couldn’t adore him enough!
  • Diamond Dallas Page appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show today.
  • Author Brian Solomon was a guest on Busted Open Radio, promoting his new book “Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon.”

TNA celebrates Chris Bey with All Star Award

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Over Bound for Glory weekend, TNA Wrestling celebrated Chris Bey by honoring him with one of the company’s All Star Awards.

It was nearly one year ago in October 2024 that Bey suffered a broken neck in an in-ring accident while competing for TNA. The injury was scary and Bey was given little chance to walk again, but he is back on his feet and has the long-term hope that he’ll be able to wrestle again one day.

Bey was in Lowell, Massachusetts for TNA Bound for Glory weekend and even made an appearance on the pay-per-view broadcast. Before the show, TNA President Carlos Silva presented Bey with an All Star Award that TNA has started to give out at its big events. The award celebrates people who make significant contributions to TNA on screen or backstage.

“Chris walked in, and Chris was different than he was 3-4 months ago when I saw him,” Silva said about seeing Bey. “Chris was now not just a guy that had been injured and was working to get better, it was like he was back. And the way he was moving, and the way that, of course, he was smiling, and the positive energy that he gives off — it felt so good for me to see that. And so, Chris, we’re so happy that you’re here and here to celebrate and hopefully to break the [TNA North American attendance] record with us tonight.”

Bey dedicated the award to everyone in TNA and shared the good news that he has been discharged from physical therapy.

“I’ll keep it simple: obviously, this award belongs to all of us. God is great. I’ve had a tough year, but a fun year still, because I like journeys,” Bey said. “I like the difficulty because it makes for great stories. But, also, I like to watch what you guys do because it motivates me, it makes me work harder. So every time I see you guys breaking records or doing great shows, doing great business with other companies, it helps me push my next workout. It helps me push my next therapy session. Which, I did officially just get discharged from physical therapy. But it takes a village. So you guys keep doing what you do. I’ll keep doing what I do. And together we’ll keep winning. I love you all.”

Bey told ESPN this summer that, while out of action, he would like to use his talents to help contribute behind the scenes and help other wrestlers. He is a three-time TNA Tag Team Champion, having held the titles with Ace Austin, who is now in AEW.

Daily Update: Vince McMahon, Bronson Reed, Carlos Silva

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  • Updates on Crown Jewel and WrestleDream, interest level, lineups and what could be added
  • Notes on Tuesday’s AEW/NXT head-to-head battle
  • Odds regarding upcoming big matches
  • Tokyo Dome ticket sales and notes from Hiroshi Tanahashi and Aaron Wolf
  • NXT No Mercy coverage
  • New Japan Destruction in Kobe notes
  • CMLL Noche de Campeones notes
  • Fuerza Guerrera retires with a look back at his career
  • Television ratings are crazy this week and what is the change
  • One of the most impressive attendance streaks in history has ended
  • CMLL’s focus on women’s wrestling in October
  • Tessa Blanchard back in CMLL
  • AAA goes head-to-head with CMLL featuring AEW and WWE stars on each show
  • Saya Kamitani becomes double champion
  • Go Shiozaki leaves NOAH
  • King of Pro Wrestling show finalized
  • Mistico vs. Bandido singles match this past week
  • Bret Hart talks his career and we look back at what he said
  • New wrestling documentaries
  • European star may have cost himself his career with full details as to what happened
  • MLW makes comment on WWE business on its TV show
  • Upcoming TNA TV news
  • Thoughts on Andrade’s return to AEW and what happened
  • History of pro wrestling on the SuperStation
  • Zuffa Boxing TV deal and notes on the promotion
  • Dana White on 60 Minutes coverage
  • How UFC went from almost dying to a $15 billion business, the moves it made and how Vince McMahon killed one of its biggest TV deals
  • What happened with Wanderlei Silva’s boxing match after it was over
  • Notes on stockholder lawsuit against TKO
  • WWE top star to take time off for major movie role
  • WWE headed to Japan for big shows
  • Injury updates
  • Updates on Edris Enofe and Jazmyn Nyx leaving the company

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  • Paradigm Talent Agency has signed NXT wrestler Kelani Jordan and WWE LFG season winner Shiloh Hill as clients. Other WWE talent represented by Paradigm include CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, Sheamus, Rusev, Montez Ford, Natalya Neidhart, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Alexa Bliss, and Blake Monroe.
  • PWInsider reports that Jazz and Ace Steel are guest coaching at the WWE Performance Center this week.
  • Cody Rhodes posted his WWE schedule for October:
    • October 10: SmackDown in Perth, Australia
    • October 11: Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia
    • October 17: SmackDown in San Jose, California
    • October 24: SmackDown in Tempe, Arizona
    • October 31: SmackDown in Salt Lake City, Utah
  • To promote Crown Jewel, Rhodes briefly appeared on ESPN First Take.
  • Bronson Reed told The West Australian that, despite getting hurt, he would still try the spot again where he was injured at Survivor Series 2024 hitting a Tsunami off the War Games cage through a table:
    • I feel like we’re sort of in that business where we have to take those risks.
    • That’s sort of what we do. But it’s calculated risks. I was not scared jumping off the top of that cage. I didn’t expect what was going to happen. But in a heartbeat, I’d do again. I just think I could nail it again and not hurt myself, hopefully.
    • In the moment, I had known that I had injured myself but I didn’t know to what severity. I actually stood up, walked out and went backstage. So, the doctors backstage didn’t think I had broken anything because I was walking around.
    • Then about an hour later, the pain set in, and I couldn’t stand up. And I was like, okay, something, something’s gone wrong here.
    • My leg was not allowed to be weight bearing for two-and-a-half months. I had to build up all the muscles in my leg again. I had to learn how to walk again on my right leg, and then run, and then jump, and then everything that we do in the ring as well.
    • So in the back of my mind, it was a little scary wondering ‘will I be able to get back to where I was or exceed where I was?’ Thankfully, I put in the hard work rehabbing, and now I’m better than ever.
  • Stephanie Vaquer, Grayson Waller, Nathan Frazer, and Axiom visited Perth Children’s Hospital while in Australia for Crown Jewel.
  • Nick Hogan made an Instagram post remembering his late father:
    • Just thinking about you Big Dog. I miss you. 
    • I know it doesn’t make sense to post this on insta because he can’t see it but I wanted to share some photos that mean a lot to me.
    • I’d do anything to call my dad and just say hi.
  • Vince McMahon is scheduled for a court hearing in Stamford, Connecticut next Thursday (October 16) stemming from the July car accident where he was issued a misdemeanor summons for reckless driving and following too closely.
  • The Wrestling Classic has an interview with Kevin Nash.
  • To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, WWE and AAA luchadors participated in a video where they blind ranked lucha masks.
  • Today would have been Eddie Guerrero’s 58th birthday. Rey Mysterio and CM Punk are among those who took a moment to remember him on social media.

Other Wrestling

  • Bobby Horne – formerly known as Mo in the WWF stable Men on a Mission – is currently hospitalized with a blood infection and pneumonia:
    • Please keep Bobby “Sir Mo” Horne in your prayers.
    • He’s battling a severe blood infection & pneumonia and remains in the ICU. His wife Denise Jones is with him and they need all the love & strength the wrestling world can send.
  • On SiriusXM’s Off The Ropes with Jonathan Coachman & Nic Nemeth, TNA President Carlos Silva discussed how TNA can help younger talent get to WWE:
    • TNA is an interesting platform because we can bring and provide a new platform for legends that have already been in the game for 10 and 15 years-plus. But then we can also help to bring on the young talent. Look, is that talent at times gonna leave? Is that talent gonna wanna go to WWE if they’re younger talent? They are and I’ve said it and I’ve said it in our — Nic knows this, I will be the person that will help them as well, if that’s the path that is great. I also know that they’re gonna continue to support TNA and maybe come back to TNA some day, to continue creating this engine, and that’s how we’re gonna continue to operate.
  • Lio Rush vs. Mascara Dorada is set to take place at show two of Fantastica Mania UK on October 18. The show is being presented by RevPro and CMLL.
  • Indie promotion Warrior Wrestling announced that it will return with a Resurrection event in Chicago on December 5.

Nic Nemeth addresses whether he ever came close to signing with AEW

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When he was a free agent, Nic Nemeth never came particularly close to joining AEW.

The former Dolph Ziggler was released from his WWE contract in September 2023 and is now a star for TNA Wrestling, where he’s had a World Championship and Tag Team title reign during his run. He also spent some time in Japan for NJPW after his WWE release but never made an AEW appearance.

Nemeth explained on a new episode of Insight with Chris Van Vliet that, while he thinks AEW is great for the wrestling industry, he doesn’t know if it’s the right fit for him from an in-ring perspective.

“I wasn’t,” Nemeth responded when asked how close he was to signing with AEW after his WWE departure. “I love so many people there. I’ve had a couple conversations with Tony [Khan] in the past, and I root for those guys.

“Every step of the way, AEW being a thing helped a bunch of people out — worst case scenario — with negotiating and setting up their career for years down the line. And I go, if this ends in two or three years, it helped a bunch of people out and put some other people on TV. And they’re rocking and rolling and doing their thing. I watched every Wednesday because I have to talk about it on Thursday [on SiriusXM].

“I’ve come to learn all the people on the show and watch what they do. And I go, I don’t know if I could do all the stuff that everyone does. And their top circle of — the whole show, really — it has so many different moving parts and pieces to it that I don’t know that I could, from my old style, I can adapt to anything and I have been… But I don’t know that if in a 35, 45-minute match, if it wasn’t with me and [Bryan Danielson or Jon Moxley], like those guys [where] I know what they’ve done and I could move around and do some things. But if it’s remembering a sequence, like I’m getting 30 guys in contra every two minutes, I would be like — I would be more vacant in the match instead of feeling the emotion and just remembering it. And I go, I don’t know how they do it, but when it comes to those pay-per-views, they blow the roof off. And it’s incredible.”

Nemeth knows he’ll never be Kurt Angle, but his goal in joining TNA was to help provide a spark like when Angle signed with TNA in 2006, even if his presence only makes the company one percent better. Nemeth has fallen in love with the TNA locker room and knows that it’s the right fit for him. But when he was first released by WWE, his original intention was to not sign a contract anywhere.

“I wasn’t going to go anywhere. I didn’t want to,” he said. “A couple of dates for somebody and a couple of dates at AEW? 100 percent, I would have done that. But I just go, I need to travel the world and be able to sleep at night knowing that I can go, because I talked this sh*t for 15 years. ‘No one’s better than me. No one can follow me. Sorry about the booking, but that’s not my call.’ And now, it’s like back it up or don’t. And I had to. I would have gone almost anywhere for a few dates just to check it out, but TNA was the fit.”

Nemeth signed a contract extension with TNA in early 2025. He loves what he’s doing in the promotion and loves being able to team with his brother Ryan.

At the moment, Nemeth does not have a match for Bound for Glory announced, but he would figure to be an entrant in the Call Your Shot gauntlet at the pay-per-view. It’s taking place at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts this Sunday (October 12).

NXT Tag Team titles to be defended at TNA Bound for Glory

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A date has already been set for Matt & Jeff Hardy’s first NXT Tag Team title defense.

TNA has announced that The Hardys vs. Dudleys at Bound for Glory this Sunday will now be for both the TNA and NXT Tag Team title belts. The bout — which is a tables match — is being promoted as the last time the Attitude Era rivals will ever face each other.

Matt & Jeff Hardy were already the TNA Tag Team Champions going into last night’s NXT vs. TNA Showdown special. They added the NXT belts to their collection with a victory over Dion Lennox & Osiris Griffin of DarkState. Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley watched the match from the front row — and they stared The Hardys down after it was over.

This is the first time Matt & Jeff Hardy have ever held the NXT Tag Team titles. They’re on their fourth reign as TNA tag champs, having won the belts at Slammiversary this July.

The Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts is hosting Bound for Glory, which is traditionally TNA’s biggest event of the year. Trick Williams vs. Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship will headline the pay-per-view.

TNA Bound for Glory 2025 (Sunday, October 12) —

  • TNA World Champion Trick Williams defends against Mike Santana
  • Tables match: TNA & NXT Tag Team Champions The Hardys defend against The Dudleys
  • TNA Knockouts World Champion Kelani Jordan defends against Indi Hartwell
  • TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater defends against Je’Von Evans
  • TNA International Champion Frankie Kazarian defends against Steve Maclin
  • Hardcore War: Mustafa Ali, Agent Zero, Jason Hotch, John Skyler & Tasha Steelz vs. Eddie Edwards, Moose, Brian Myers, JDC & Alisha Edwards
  • Tessa Blanchard vs. Gia Miller
  • Call Your Shot gauntlet match
  • Mickie James and The Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky) will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame

Mickie James reveals who will induct her into TNA Hall of Fame

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A former WWE and TNA women’s champion will be inducting Mickie James into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame this weekend.

This Sunday (October 12), James will be honored with a TNA Hall of Fame induction at Bound for Glory 2025. We now know that Lisa Marie Varon — formerly known as Victoria in WWE and Tara in TNA — will be the person inducting her.

“Someone who was pretty synonymous with the whole introduction of Hardcore Country. And I think that we made som incredible, historic moments together — and that would be our dear friend, Lisa Marie,” James announced in an interview with SoCal Val.

James said she personally chose Varon to do the induction speech. She didn’t know if Varon’s WWE legends contract would cause any issues, but the request was quickly approved by TNA, which has a close working relationship with WWE.

Along with being past colleagues and in-ring rivals, James and Varon are good friends and used to host a podcast called GAW TV together.

The Knockouts division will be the focus of this year’s TNA Hall of Fame class with The Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky) also being inducted.

Bound for Glory is being held at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts on Sunday. Trick Williams vs. Mike Santana for the TNA World Championship will headline the pay-per-view.

Here’s a look at every TNA Hall of Fame inductee since the honor was established:

  • 2012: Sting
  • 2013: Kurt Angle
  • 2014: Team 3D (Bully Ray & D-Von)
  • 2015: Jeff Jarrett, Earl Hebner
  • 2016: Gail Kim
  • 2018: Abyss
  • 2020: Ken Shamrock
  • 2021: Awesome Kong
  • 2022: Raven
  • 2023: Mike Tenay & Don West, Traci Brooks
  • 2024: Rhino, Bob Ryder
  • 2025: Mickie James, The Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky)

TNA champion to miss RevPro event due to ‘scheduling change’

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TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater has been removed from his scheduled appearance for indie promotion Revolution Pro Wrestling in London this weekend.

Slater was supposed to face a mystery opponent at the Sunday, October 5 Live in London event. Instead, it will now be Luke Jacobs taking on a yet-to-be-named opponent at the show. A scheduling change is the reason Slater is unable to compete.

“Due to a scheduling change Leon Slater has had to withdraw from this Sunday’s Live In London,” RevPro announced. “LUKE JACOBS will now step up to take on a mystery opponent!”

The 21-year-old Slater is from the United Kingdom and signed with TNA near the end of 2023. He will be a member of Team TNA on Tuesday’s NXT vs. TNA Showdown special, teaming up with Mike Santana, Moose & Frankie Kazarian in a Survivor Series-style elimination match. Their NXT opponents will be Ricky Saints, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans & Myles Borne.

Not long after Showdown, Slater will defend his X-Division Championship against Evans at TNA’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view. The PPV is being held in Lowell, Massachusetts on Sunday, October 12.

The RevPro Live in London show will feature Sha Samuels vs. Michael Oku for the Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship. Alex Windsor vs. Nina Samuels is among the other matches set.

TNA ‘very excited’ about potential new TV partner, update on start date

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TNA President Carlos Silva is “very excited” about the promotion’s potential new TV home.

While speaking with the Battleground Podcast, Silva reiterated that TNA is now in the middle of active negotiations for a new media rights deal. He did not name the partner that TNA is negotiating with, but Silva expressed excitement over where TNA could land.

“The good news is that the process has started. We’re working through the details,” he said. “And I feel really good about it, I’m very excited about the partner. I think they’re excited about us. That’s why it feels good. But like everything, we just kind of got to get through the paperwork, understand sort of final deal terms and certain things where there’s going to be a little push and pull from both sides.”

Back in August, it was reported that The CW — where NXT airs every week — had legitimate interest in TNA’s TV rights. There’s been no word if that’s the network TNA is negotiating with, but it would make sense given that the TNA roster has been featured in NXT, including a Showdown special between the brands that will take place next week.

It shouldn’t take too long to find out the identity of TNA’s new TV partner, with Silva telling the Battleground Podcast that he thinks a deal is close to getting done.

“I don’t think it’s going to take much longer, because I think we’re pretty close,” he noted. “Everyone seems enthusiastic to get a deal done, which is always the best feeling when you enter into these kind of deals with big distributors, big companies. But so far, so good. I’m excited about it.”

When asked if we could get an announcement by the end of the year, Silva responded:

“We have to, actually, because the deal that we’re contemplating starts at the beginning of 2026.”

TNA Impact currently airs on AXS TV on Thursdays and also streams for TNA+ subscribers. AXS TV is owned by TNA’s parent company Anthem Sports & Entertainment.

It’s been mentioned that TNA is seeking a figure of around $10 million per year in its new media rights deal.

TNA president addresses Joe Hendry-WWE rumors

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During an interview on the Battleground Podcast, TNA President Carlos Silva addressed rumors that Joe Hendry is expected to leave the company and join WWE full-time.

It was reported last month that Hendry is in the process of being phased out of TNA ahead of joining WWE on a full-time basis by the start of 2026. At the moment, Hendry remains under contract with TNA while also being featured in NXT. He is coming off a victory against Eric Young at TNA Victory Road.

Silva did not deny that Hendry will eventually end up joining WWE, but he told the Battleground Podcast that Hendry is still on the TNA roster at the moment.

“That’s correct,” Silva responded when asked if Hendry is still a TNA star. “Yes, he is. You know, he is until he’s not. But he is. And Joe’s been great. Joe’s been great for us. Joe’s been great with WWE and NXT. We’ll continue to sort of work through that as good partners do.”

Hendry, a former TNA World Champion, has made frequent appearances for NXT during the WWE-TNA partnership, along with showing up at the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania earlier this year. He’ll be working a live event for NXT in Florida this weekend.

Next Tuesday’s NXT episode is an NXT vs. TNA Showdown special. In storyline, the TNA roster has questioned where Hendry’s loyalties lie — and Mike Santana did not select him for Team TNA because of that.

The 37-year-old Hendry is from Scotland with a background in amateur wrestling and music.

TNA now in ‘active negotiations’ for new TV deal

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TNA Wrestling’s negotiations for a new media rights deal have advanced into a new stage.

While speaking with TV Insider, TNA President Carlos Silva gave an update on the negotiations, revealing that things have now progressed to the point where TNA is in active negotiations with one partner. The two sides are working things out and there is no firm timeline on when a deal will get done, but the aim is for the deal to begin at the start of 2026.

“We’re now in active negotiations with a partner, and we’re going to work through that. I can’t really put a timeline on how long that will take,” Silva said. “The good news is the process has started. We’re no longer just talking to a bunch of people to sort of gauge interest. Now we have an interested partner and working through potentially a deal for 2026.

“It’s going to happen as soon as it can happen. We were working on it as recently as yesterday, exchanging papers and trying to figure it out. We’re excited about it and keep pushing it forward to get this over the finish line. It’s done when it’s over the finish line.”

Silva did not reveal the identity of who TNA is negotiating with. Over the summer, it was reported that TNA could potentially land on a WWE-affiliated station like The CW or A&E. The CW would make sense as a partner given that TNA wrestlers are currently being featured alongside NXT in a storyline where the two rosters are at odds. There will be a Showdown special on The CW next Tuesday with an NXT vs. TNA theme.

It’s been mentioned that TNA is hoping for a deal around $10 million per year that would allow Impact to air live more often. Whether Impact would remain on Thursday nights — or potentially move to Wednesdays opposite AEW Dynamite — remains to be seen.

Impact currently airs on AXS TV as well as being broadcast for TNA+ subscribers.

TNA has Bound for Glory, traditionally its biggest pay-per-view of the year, coming up on Sunday, October 12. The event is being held in Lowell, Massachusetts and will be headlined by Mike Santana challenging Trick Williams for the TNA World Championship.