Nottingham, England (Friday, January 27, 2012): Top-rated Challenge TV show TNA IMPACT WRESTLING’s tour stopped at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham last night as fans got a once in a lifetime chance to see the “Immortal” Hulk Hogan, “The Icon” Sting and Olympic Gold Medallist Kurt Angle wrestle in the same ring.

The match saw Hogan, Sting and James Storm defeat Kurt Angle, Bully Ray and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode in the main event of the evening. Hogan and Sting’s appearance on the MAXIMUM IMPACT IV Tour features both men’s first in the UK in over a decade – with Sting’s last ever British match taking place at London’s Wembley Arena tomorrow night.

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING will be recorded at London’s Wembley Arena tomorrow night– the first time the company has ever filmed the programme outside of the USA.

The shows will then be broadcast on Challenge TV in the UK and Ireland, Spike TV in the US and in more than 100 countries around the world. TNA IMPACT WRESTLING airs every Sunday night on Challenge TV, which can be found on Sky channel 125, Freeview channel 46 and Virgin Media channel 139.

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING also announced yesterday the details of next year’s 2013 Maximum Impact Tour of the United Kingdom. Presale tickets to go on sale Monday 30 January, 9.00am for 7 days.

Fans will get the chance to purchase tickets for TNA Impact Wrestling 2013 UK tour before anyone else. An allocation of tickets will be available from Monday at 9am and guaranteed at 2012 price for up to 7 days or until the allocation sells out. The remaining tickets will then be available to buy when the 2013 show card is confirmed in April / May and at 2013 prices.

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING 2013 UK stops:
January 23: Glasgow Braehead Arena
January 24: Nottingham Capital FM Arena
January 25: Manchester Arena
January 26: London Wembley Arena

To buy presale tickets, fans can visit: www.gigsandtours.com/tna2013 <http://www.gigsandtours.com/tna2013>

Tickets for TNA IMPACT WRESTLING UK Tour can be bought from www.gigsandtours.com <http://www.gigsandtours.com> / 0844 811 0051 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk <http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk>   / 0844 826 2826.

source – tnawrestling.com

“Lockdown 2012” is promised to be the most brutal pay-per-view event of the year featuring every match contested inside a 15-foot reinforced steel cage, making it the only all-steel cage Pay-Per-View event in professional wrestling. The TNA World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line and two teams will compete in a “Lethal Lockdown” match for an unforgettable night of action. TNA Wrestling began in Nashville in the summer of 2002 and this June marks the tenth year anniversary.  Fans can celebrate 10 years of body-slams with TNA’s weekly flagship show, IMPACT WRESTLING airing every Thursday night on Spike.

The reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Roode, leads the invasion of IMPACT WRESTLING stars including Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair along with Tennessee native “Cowboy” James Storm, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam, the lovely and lethal Knockouts and more.

“TNA Entertainment couldn’t be more pleased to announce one of our most exciting events of the year “Lockdown” will be live from Nashville on April 15th.  To be able to offer the fans of our hometown such a powerful night of explosive action is thrilling,” said TNA President Dixie Carter.  “We are going to celebrate 10 years in Nashville with one of our biggest pay-per-view events to date.”

“As the presenting sponsor for ‘Lockdown 2012,’ we’re thrilled about the return of TNA to the Nashville market,” stated Direct Auto Insurance Senior Vice President of Marketing Peter Tahinos.“Our corporate headquarters is located here in Nashville as are many long standing Direct Auto customers who are also loyal wrestling fans.”

Tickets for “TNA Lockdown 2012” go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10am, at all TicketMaster locations, www.TicketMaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com/> , the Nashville Municipal Auditorium box office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000

“TNA Lockdown Fan InterAction” will be taking place on Saturday, April 14th with details to be announced soon.  “Fan InterAction” is a popular fan friendly event giving fans a chance to meet many of the stars of TNA IMPACT WRESTING.

TNA will also be offering a limited number of travel packages that will include lodging and tickets to Lockdown.  Full details of the travel package offers are available at www.shoptna.com <http://www.shoptna.com>

(For more information visit www.IMPACTWRESTLING.com <http://www.impactwrestling.com/> .)

source: impactwrestling.com

source: tnawrestling.com

The show will air just one day after the U.S. broadcast to ensure continuity with TNA payper- view events which will be broadcast LIVE on SKY ARENA. IMPACT WRESTLING continues its strong growth in Australia. Fuel TV, Australia’s only dedicated 24-hour action sports channel have acquired new programming to complement the weekly screening of IMPACT WRESTLING Saturday Nights at 8:30pm. “Xplosion” and “Greatest Matches” will join the line-up of weekly shows broadcast on Fuel TV. “Xplosion” will air every Saturday Night at 7:30pm AEDT starting January 14th with a special catch up episode airing at 6:30pm AEDT on January 14th.

“Xplosion” features exclusive interviews and matches with your favourite Superstars. Get caught up with all the news, results and upcoming matches on IMPACT WRESTLING and monthly pay-per-views events. TNA’s GREATEST MATCHES will feature the very best matches from all the TNA Pay-Per-Views over the last two years and is set to start in February on Fuel TV!

For more information, visit www.impactwrestling.com or facebook.com/impactwrestlingaus

Mankind versus The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match, Kurt Angle VS. Shane McMahon in a Street Fight, the end of Hulkamania when Yokozuna defeated Hulk Hogan to capture the WWE Championship, are just a few matches considered some of the memorable matches that took place at the retired PPV spectacular.

The main idea behind the KOTR was to elevate a superstar to the main event scene or towards a reign as WWE Champion. Despite a few exceptions, the KOTR is rich in crowning some of the biggest superstars to ever compete in the squared circle. Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Edge, all their quests to capture the KOTR crown is featured. Hart is considered the only star to capture the KOTR twice as the WWE officially counts the tournaments WWE held in the 80′s, although ’93 is the first one shown.

Rarely shown on WWE home video releases, Brock Lesnar and Owen Hart’s KOTR wins help give new fans an idea of the great in-ring ability Owen Hart had in the ring. For fans that only saw Lesnar compete in mixed martial arts, his rise to the top in the WWE started against Rob Van Dam in the last KOTR shown on PPV. WWE does include the return of the tourney in 2006 when Bobby Lashley battled Booker T. The KOTR finals of 2008 and 2010 are also included, CM Punk against William Regal is one of the hardest hitting bouts on the set.

A great blast from the past for older WWE fans and a must for new WWE fans that never saw the 90′s era or WWE in the early 21st century. While it is a great set there is definitely a few great matches that could have been added, Kane VS. Austin from KOTR ’98 and Owen Hart VS. 1-2-3 Kid are just two of many great encounters not listed.

WWE: Best of King of the Ring

Rated PG

eOne Films

Released on Dec. 13, 2011

Run time of 540 minutes

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WWE: Best of King of the Ring listing–

Disc 1

The Noble Scroll

King of the Ring Finals Match
Bret `Hit Man’ Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
King of the Ring 13th June, 1993

Kings and Champions

WWE Championship Match
Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna
King of the Ring 13th June, 1993

King of the Ring Finals Match
Owen Hart vs. Razor Ramon
King of the Ring 19th June, 1994

A True King

Kiss My Foot Match
Bret `Hit Man’ Hart vs. Jerry “The King” Lawler
King of the Ring 25th June, 1995

Intercontinental Championship Match
Goldust vs. Ahmed Johnson
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996

New Breed of Royalty

King of the Ring Finals Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996

Disc 2

Mark of Distinction

WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels
King of the Ring 8th June, 1997

Blue Blood

King of the Ring Finals Match
Triple H vs. Mankind
King of the Ring 8th June, 1997

King of the Ring Finals Match
Ken Shamrock vs. The Rock
King of the Ring 28th June, 1998

A Night in Hell

Hell in a Cell Match
Undertaker vs. Mankind
King of the Ring 28th June, 1998

Disc 3

Electrifying Champion

WWE Championship Match
Undertaker vs. The Rock
King of the Ring 27th June, 1999

6 Man Tag Match for the WWE Championship
Triple H, Mr. McMahon & Shane McMahon vs. The Rock, Undertaker & Kane
King of the Ring 25th June, 2000

King of the Ring Finals Match
Rikishi vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 25th June, 2000

King Kurt

Light Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Hardy vs. X-Pac
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001

King of the Ring Finals Match
Edge vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001

Street Fight

Street Fight
Shane McMahon vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001

King of the Ring Finals Match
Rob Van Dam vs. Brock Lesnar
King of the Ring 23rd June, 2002

Hulk Hogan vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 23rd June, 2002

King of the Ring Finals Match
Bobby Lashley vs. Booker T
Judgment Day 21st May, 2006

All Hail King Booker!

King of the Ring Finals Match
CM Punk vs. William Regal
Monday Night Raw 21st April, 2008

King of the Ring Finals Match
John Morrison vs. Sheamus
Monday Night Raw 29th November, 2010

Majestic Memories

The documentary is very dated (2005) and was dubbed as “The most anticipated wrestling documentary of all-time,”  for the shocking comments made by some of the stars. While the interviews lack direction at times, there is no question that fans will be stunned by what they hear. Steroids, tragic deaths, and crooked higher-ups in the business are just a few of the interesting topics discussed.

It’s obvious that the director/filmmaker wrote down a series of questions and never  swayed away from his script, no matter what the answer was from the wrestler. Roddy Piper was definitely one of the highlights of the documentary as he gave great insight on how the industry has changed from getting ahead by being talented to scripted nonsense. He talked about wrestlers purposely hurting other wrestlers  physically and there was some juicy stuff there. That specific subject was very interesting and could have been elaborated on, but the subject is changed randomly to  Bret Hart for no reason. Other wrestlers on the DVD give some interesting insight on different subjects pertaining to wrestling, while others are lackluster. It is disappointing that Chris Jericho simply discusses Fozzy on a “wrestling” documentary and as oppose to an interview with Mick Foley, the DVD has footage of him at a book signing.

The filmmaker is clearly a fan/friend of Joe Legend (Just Joe in WWE) as he asked Christian Cage about him as opposed to interesting questions about his own career. The extras (which the DVD is jam-packed with) have Legend in other projects featuring a problem he had with a wrestler and a women of interest for Legend.

Fans of shoot wrestling DVDs will definitely want to pick this up. Despite the faults of a clear direction there is too many must-see interviews that will give even smart fans an informative look at some of their wrestling favourites. Controversial and more negative than positive towards how wrestling federations operate, the DVD will leave you wanting more.

Bloodstained Memoirs

155min

Directed by:  David Sinnott

2006

Spark Productions

Former wrestling star and OVW owner Danny Davis will work closely with TNA SVP of Programming and Talent Relations Bruce Prichard in the development of the talent through training, live events, and weekly television production allowing talent to explore every aspect of the business. “OVW is the best of the best as far as training and nurturing potential superstars. Their track record speaks for itself. Whether looking to develop brand new talent or to fine tune existing talent, OVW has the talent and program to fit our needs,” says TNA’s Prichard. “TNA is providing developmental talent the opportunity to hone their craft in an environment that will allow them to grow and prosper.”

TNA talent will be arriving soon at the facility to begin an extensive training program with the industry’s leading experts. The program is akin to a college scholarship program where talent is provided a scholarship style agreement with TNA to learn the craft. The talent to attend the program is selected by TNA’s Prichard and TNA officials who will be monitoring the progress of each wrestler at camp and the live events.

source: TNA

Wortman has been the president and owner of Wortman Works Media & Marketing, a full service entertainment media strategy company based in Gallatin, Tenn. Wortman reports to TNA President Dixie Carter.

“Jules is one of the most talented PR executives in the business today. In addition to her media skills, her creativity and strategic thinking is what really sets her apart from the rest,” says TNA President Dixie Carter.

“I am so excited about the exposure I know she will bring to Impact Wrestling, our talent, as well as TNA’s other ventures,’ she continued. “I have been watching the trajectory of TNA Entertainment for several years,” says Wortman. “I love entertainment, period. But to be involved in such a creative force coupled with extremely talented and gifted athletes, as well as a staff full of energy and the knowledge of how to grow a unique and very popular brand, is something I am ready to sink my teeth into.”

Jules Wortman has been a staple in the Nashville public relations community for nearly 20 years. Prior to joining TNA, Wortman has owned her own company, served as the SVP of PR and Artist Development at Warner Bros. Records, MCA Records and others. Her clients have included CMT (Country Music Television), Chevrolet, Warner Bros. Records, Sony Music, ACA Awards on Fox TV, Billy Ray Cyrus, Blake Shelton, Rodney Atkins, Big & Rich, Red Light Management, and many others.

Wortman currently serves on the boards of the T. J. Martell Foundation, Gallatin Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Gallatin and is a member of Leadership Middle Tennessee, the Hendersonville Rotary Club, and is the founder and owner of Jewelweed Design Studio and Mercantile in Gallatin, Tenn.

source – TNA

Hardy’s personal life and entire return to TNA is covered in the brand new TNA 2-disc DVD release TNA: Enigma: The Best of Jeff Hardy Volume 2. Hardy takes you to his home, his mother’s grave, showing you his artistic side, and the impact of having a daughter now.

Hardy made his return to TNA in dramatic fashion, on the first live Monday night Impact! show that competed with WWE’s Monday Night Raw. Hardy was one of the main stars on RAW for years and to see him on the rival company show sent shockwaves throughout the wrestling industry.

Jeff Jarrett, Mr. Anderson, Beer Money, and many comments from Jeff’s brother Matt and Shannon Moore all add in their strong beliefs that Hardy is a “game changer.” Hardy’s return to TNA not only gives TNA more credibility as a number two company, but also makes fans want to tune in more as you never know what Hardy might do.

The biography eventually turns into a rundown of the most important matches Hardy has had since he made his comeback. Matches against Beer Money, Moore, Anderson several times all get their own pre-match commentary from Hardy and usually his opponent or opponents. The match and commentary that is the most eye-opening is Hardy’s bout with Kurt Angle from TNA No Surrender 2010.

Angle explains how he is on another level compared to most wrestlers and that Hardy needed to bring his game up in order to compete with Angle. Angle believes Hardy did that and that they could have wrestled for three hours with the way they were going that night. If you have not seen that match this DVD is worth buying just for that match alone.

Like most TNA bio DVDs there is a lot of repeated footage over and over again and it can be a little annoying to see the same Hardy moves over and over again. However, for fans of Hardy hoping that he can turn his career around this DVD tries to be a positive step in that direction. There is no talk about Hardy’s poor performance against Sting at TNA: Victory Road 2011, but the DVD does end with the hope that when Hardy returns to TNA he will be without his demons.

TNA: Enigma: The Best of Jeff Hardy Volume 2

Navarre Entertainment

Released on Oct. 18, 2011

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