TNA Announces New TV Deal, Dixie Carter Comments #MMBTNA

(Silver Spring, Md.) – Discovery Communications announced that it has signed a multi-year deal with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) IMPACT WRESTLING to bring the popular league to homes nationwide on Destination America, the only network dedicated to celebrating the people, places and stories of the United States. Destination America officially enters the ring with its first world premiere of IMPACT WRESTLING in January 2015. The series features some of the biggest names in professional wrestling, including Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode, Kurt Angle, Bobby Lashley and Gail Kim. The partnership includes the U.S. premieres of additional TNA WRESTLING series and specials and provides Discovery Communications with international broadcasting rights in select regions, to be announced at a later date.

TNA Announces Impact Wrestling Is Moving To Wednesdays #MMBTNA

TNA announced the following:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 14, 2014) – TNA today announced its flagship program, IMPACT WRESTLING, will make a permanent move to Wednesday nights at 9/8c on SPIKE TV beginning next Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Jim Ross Speaks Out About Speculations That Spike May Want To Buy TNA - #MMBTNA

Jim Ross has posted a second blog on jrsbarbq.com discussing TNA's situation with Spike TV. Ross commented on speculation that Spike could be looking to purchase TNA and that other networks may be interested in picking them up. Here's part of what he wrote:

Was Impact Wrestling Cancelled Because Of Vince Russo? - #MMBTNA

Spike TV's decision not to renew TNA's Impact Wrestling contract came just a few days after Spike found out Russo was still working with TNA.

Spike was not happy when they found out Russo was still working for TNA. While there's speculation that this could have been the "straw that broke the camel's back," there was still no new deal in place 2 weeks ago, before they found out Russo still had ties to TNA.

It's said that Russo's involvement with TNA played a big factor in Spike not renewing Impact but they likely would not have renewed anyway. 

When the news of Russo working with TNA was recently confirmed, there were a lot of people in TNA worried because of what's happening now.


CREDIT / SOURCE - F4WOnline

What TNA Officials Are Telling Talent About Spike Situation - #MMBTNA

TNA has sent e-mails to their talents saying the reports of Spike TV not renewing Impact Wrestling are false. It was said on the recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that TNA officials were playing it the same they did when the sale rumors started last year. They are apparently expecting good news and will update the wrestlers when they have it.

Regarding how much money TNA has lost over the years, an exact figure is not known but as of 3 years ago, they had lost $45 million. They slowed some of their losses after that but have still been losing money.


CREDIT / SOURCE - F4WOnline

WWE Producer Comments On Spike TV Canceling TNA - #MMBTNA

WWE producer Billy Kidman tweeted the following about TNA's Impact Wrestling being canceled by Spike TV:

"Can we at least wait to see how this tna stuff plays out before everyone starts telling us who we need. And even then, let's not. Not meant in a mean spirited way. I just don't want to talk stuff until we see how it plays out. Another tv deal means nobody is available. And I personally hope they get a deal. There are not many places to work in the wrestling business these days. In ring or out of ring. Let's be honest, they are another place for guys to work and that is a good thing. But they are not competition. #NoOffense"

Spike TV Cancels TNA Impact Wrestling - #MMBTNA

TMZ reports that Spike TV has let TNA officials know that they will not be renewing their TV contract in October. No word yet on when Impact will stop airing.

TNA Impact Goes Live Starting 5/31

After teasing that a major announcement was about to be made on Twitter, TNA President Dixie Carter has announced that Impact Wrsetling will be going live starting on 5/31 and continue "through the summer."

'Repo Games' Josh Lewis Stepping Into Pro Wrestling Ring

“Repo Games” host and resident tough guy Josh Lewis is ready to kick some serious ass ... and we’re not talking missed car payment ass ... we mean hard core TNA wrestling ass.