Three's a Crowd...For a Promo, Anyway

On behalf of myself and everyone at TNAsylum, we send all our get well wishes to Zema Ion who recently had his appendix removed due to a case of appendicitis which lead to the discovery of a tumor on his colon. Make sure to send your well wishes to Zema @ZemaTNA or if you would like to donate to help with his current and future medical bills you can do so by visiting https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/6hd2/zematna

The Issues With iMPACT Ep. #133

Here Comes the Boom(stick)

May 23, 2013 Impact Wrestling Preview

Preview Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 8/7c as the road to the June "Slammiversary" event continues! Reminder: Beginning May 30, IMPACT moves back to its old time at 9/8c on SpikeTV! Thursdays at 8/7C until then!

                                       
Thursday's IMPACT is LIVE on SpikeTV from Tampa, Florida, at the USF Sun Dome - CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS AT TICKETMASTER
                                       
- Has a TNA Original finally turned his back on the company and the fans? The Aces and Eights have announced that on Thursday's IMPACT from Tampa, they will hold a "Patching In" ceremony to officially welcome AJ Styles to the group!
                                       
- How will TNA General Manager Hulk Hogan react to the news that AJ is joining the Aces? Hogan will be on IMPACT in Tampa to address the situation!
                                       
-In a huge match Kurt Angle will take on Mr. Anderson from Aces and 8s renewing their rivalry. 
                                       
- The final countdown is on to Sting vs. Bully Ray for the World Heavyweight Championship at Slammiversary! Both champion and challenger will be in attendance on Thursday's IMPACT - will Bully Ray and The Aces attempt to eliminate Sting before their title match?
 

Zema Ion Medical Fundraiser

Zema Ion's girlfriend is trying to raise 30,000 dollars to help Zema Ion with his medical bills. Zema recently had to have his appendix removed due to appendicitis. Doctors have also found a tumor on Zema's colon that will need to be removed through surgery. Zema needs all the help he can get and is asking for donations. To help Zema with his medical bills, please follow the link.

On behalf of everyone at TNAsylum, we wish Zema the best in the fundraiser and the recovery.

Viewership and Rating for 5/16 IMPACT

The May 16th episode of IMPACT Wrestling had 1,050,000 viewers which is down from last week. It is also the lowest of the year so far. The show hit a 0.84 rating (one of the lowest ratings TNA has ever received in their Thursday Night slot).

ShopTNA Merchandise Update

ShopTNA has released a few new pieces of merchandise including an ODB handprint shirt, a Taryn Terrell T-Shirt, an Aces and 8s vest and a cool looking Slammiversary shirt.

Last Night on IMPACT Wrestling

By Garrett Kidney

May 16th, 2013

BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi

Dixie Carter Open to TNA/WWE Crossover Event

In an interview with Digital Spy, TNA President Dixie Carter revealed that she would be interested in a WWE vs TNA Crossover event featuring talent from both companies. Dixie said:

I don't think [the WWE] shares my belief in this, but I believe that competition is 100% positively essential,I think it's important for fans and for us. To have one company dominate, a) it's boring, and b) you are not being challenged enough. It's always better to have other options out there and I truly believe it makes both companies better. absolutely would do that. I'm not sure if they would do that (a crossover event), but I absolutely would."

Zema Ion In The Hospital

Former TNA X Division Champion Zema Ion had been feeling bad lately and he revealed the cause of it and if you are not following him on facebook he posted it on his twitter page

Hulk Hogan Addresses Potential Wrestling Return

Hulk Hogan recently spoke with the Las Vegas Sun shortly after the IMPACT press conference to announce the June 29th tapings at the Orleans Arena.

When asked how it feels to work a non-wrestling role on the show, Hogan responded:

"It’s the way it should be. I’ll be 60 years old in a couple of months. The main problem is my knee. I keep cutting on it, and I can’t seem to get it right.

"There are all these nice fans who say, 'We want to see you have one last match.' But when I look at myself in the ring at 60 years old, the loyal fans don’t care if I throw a punch or a leg drop.

"I had my day, and as much as a great compliment and how kind those words are, truth is, I shouldn’t be in there unless, for some reason, it’s to make the company better or help some young guy reach the next level. For me to get into the ring and wrestle doesn’t make sense for anybody. Until I can get physically straightened out, I couldn’t do it anyway."