Are Short Matches On TV A Bad Thing?
Sting vs Bobby Roode at Victory Road
Sting vs Bobby Roode will take place at the Victory Road PPV on Sunday, March 18th. For the past few months, Sting and Bobby Roode have played a game of "can you top this?" Bobby Roode has dragged the Insane Icon back out of Sting and at the show, Roode will be battling for his health and for Sting's sanity.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Recent UK Ratings
- drew 211,000 in the first airing of the show on July 12 (down -5,000/-2%)
Destination X - drew 180,000 airing on Wednesday night after the PPV (July 13). Compared to Slammiversary, that's up 23,000 viewers
Credit to PWInsider by way of Hyde Hill
Talon's Take
As Hyde Hill mentioned in one of his recent comments on this site, Destination X being up 23,000 viewers from Slammiversary should be indicative of how the show did in the United States. This of course would conflict with the recent Dave Meltzer report of TNA's buyrates.
Mister TNA's IMPACT Wrestling: No Surrender
No Surrender 2011
Impact Wrestling Zone
Orlando, Florida
Main Eventer Still Wants Tag Team in TNA
According to Figure Four Weekly, Kurt Angle has
reportedly been talking more about TNA bringing in former WWE Superstars
Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas of late. Ring of Honor announced a
few months back that they had signed the duo to contracts. Haas and
Benjamin currently hold the ROH Tag Team Titles.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Preview for Next Thursday's IMPACT
Here is a preview of Thursday's broadcast:
- World Champion Sting and Kurt Angle sign the contract for their World Title Match on Sunday, August 7 at "Hardcore Justice"
Plus THREE important "Bound For Glory Series" matches take place:
- Samoa Joe vs. "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero
- AJ Styles vs. Devon
- Scott Steiner and Gunner vs. Rob Van Dam and Crimson
Plus, more news on the upcoming "Hardcore Justice" Pay-Per-View event on Sunday, August 7
New Xplosion Format Next Week?
TNA VP of Production, Kevin Sullivan recently tweeted alluding to a change in format to the Xplosion Show. Sullivan said:
New format debuts next weeks! more original content.Still one match...hopefully 2 soon. We are trying to keep the content 95% original, w the exception of our impact recap.
Xplosion had a two match format up until the end of 2010 when the change to the current format was made. TNAsylum will keep you updated with information when we get it.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Video: Superstar Profile - Mickie James On Why Wrestling Matters
Watch the next installment, featuring Knockouts Champion Mickie James
7/28/11 Impact Viewership & Rating(Update)
Impact Wrestling last night had 1,614,000 viewers which is a 180,000 viewership decrease from last weeks 1,794,000 viewership. Impact also had a 0.5 in the 18-49 last week Impact which is the same from last week
Crredit to TV By The Numbers
Update
TNA Impact Wrestling on Thursday, July 28 scored a 1.19 rating, down from a 1.26 rating last week.
Impact averaged 1.6 million viewers, down from 1.8 million viewers last week and back to the same viewership level as the July 14 episode.
Impact's demographic ratings were essentially the same as last week's, except in teen male viewers 12-17. Among m12-17, Impact was down 26 percent compared to last week.
On cable TV Thursday night, Impact ranked #24 in overall viewers, #14 in males 18-34, and #9 in males 19-49. Among adult females, Impact continues to draw a miniscule rating. Impact's lead-in on Spike TV, "Jail," charted in women 18-34, but Impact did not chart.
-- The following is a break down of recent Impact ratings trends, as compared to this week's Impact rating, which settled in with the short-term and 2011 averages.
June 30 - 1.27 rating
July 7 - 1.11 rating
July 14 - 1.19 rating
July 21 - 1.26 rating
July 28 - 1.20 rating
Credit to PWTorch
Crredit to TV By The Numbers
Update
Impact averaged 1.6 million viewers, down from 1.8 million viewers last week and back to the same viewership level as the July 14 episode.
Impact's demographic ratings were essentially the same as last week's, except in teen male viewers 12-17. Among m12-17, Impact was down 26 percent compared to last week.
On cable TV Thursday night, Impact ranked #24 in overall viewers, #14 in males 18-34, and #9 in males 19-49. Among adult females, Impact continues to draw a miniscule rating. Impact's lead-in on Spike TV, "Jail," charted in women 18-34, but Impact did not chart.
-- The following is a break down of recent Impact ratings trends, as compared to this week's Impact rating, which settled in with the short-term and 2011 averages.
June 30 - 1.27 rating
July 7 - 1.11 rating
July 14 - 1.19 rating
July 21 - 1.26 rating
July 28 - 1.20 rating
Credit to PWTorch
Tara Runs Through Chicago in Her Underwear
Flashback Friday AMW vs Triple X Turning Point 2004
This weeks Flashback Friday i chose a match that maybe one of the greatest matches not in TNA history but Wrestling history with 2 great teams, Triple X vs AMW and i think it shows that a tag team wrestling match is capable of Main Eventing a PPV.
CM Punk Coming to TNAOnDemand
Nearly three hours of matches, never before have these bouts from Punk's early career been rebroadcast in their entirety - UNTIL NOW! Watch as CM Punk battles Abyss, Raven, Terry Funk, Sabu, Shane Douglas and many more! Check back to IMPACTWRESTLING.com on Thursday to watch it, plus details on more upcoming “TNA Archives” Superstar Series specials. (artwork below courtesy of scottblairart.com)
CLICK HERE TO VISIT TNAONDEMAND.COM - Watch archived PPV events, DVD Releases, Bound For Glory Series matches and so much more!
CM Punk was part of TNA years ago. At that time he was in the Gathering as one of Raven's minions. The Gathering also included Julio Dinero (from ECW) and Alexis Laree (better known as Mickie James). This ploy seems a bit desperate to me that TNA is capitalizing off of WWE's momentum but I guess its a smart business move.
Last Night...On IMPACT
IMPACT WRESTLING
JULY 28, 2011
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Last week I was incredibly hard on the show for a variety of reasons. One suggestion I would make is to never watch a show you love in a horrible mood, which I did last week. With that said, I did go back and watch last week's episode of IMPACT and my opinion of the show didn't change. There was no real flair last week and I just wasn't entertained. I was so uninterested last week that my interest in the IMPACT Wrestling product actually waned and killed all of my motivation to watch the show. I went into this week expecting the same but was given something completely different.
For the past few weeks I have shown my thoughts on the Sting Joker character. I felt that he has been a bit over-the-top with the character and because of his exact references to the Dark Knight movie, I felt the character felt very cheap and second rate. This was was completely different as I thought Sting nailed the character. He toned down the voices and actually brought some nice comedy to the show. I loved his remarks and loved it when he hugged Karen Jarrett with Immortal standing around him.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Eric Young Goes to Hollywood
7/28 IMPACT Post Show
On Sunday, August 7, TNA presents "Hardcore Justice" live on Pay-Per-View and online at TNAOnDemand.com from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida!
Come back to impactwrestling.com every Thursday for the IMPACT WRESTLING Post Show. IMPACT WRESTLING Airs Every Thursday on Spike TV at 9/8 CST, check impactwrestling.com for international listings.
First Few Matches for Hardcore Justice Announced
ALSO ANNOUNCED:
Winter vs Mickie James for the Knockouts Title
Beer Money vs Mexican America for the World Tag Team Titles
Press Release Regarding the Signing of Jesse Godderz
“I feel absolutely privileged and exceptionally proud to be a part of ‘IMPACT WRESTLING.’ Their roster is the best in the world and it’s an honor to work with them. This is a lifelong dream come true for me.”
Hulk Hogan Appearing On Video Game Network Tonight
August 25: Huntsville, Alabama
The superstars of “IMPACT WRESTLING” on Spike TV (Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET/PT) will hit the road this August, September and October to shoot all-new episodes of “IMPACT WRESTLING” in three cities: Huntsville, Alabama, Knoxville, Tennessee and Macon, Georgia, Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Entertainment announced today.
CLICK HERE TO BUY HUNTSVILLE TICKETS AT TICKETMASTER.COM
“IMPACT WRESTLING” will continue its celebration of “TNA: Bound For Glory,” presented by Direct Auto Insurance, as the biggest pay-per-view event of 2011 coming this October, by bringing “IMPACT” out of its home at Universal Studios Orlando and on the road. “IMPACT WRESTLING” features pop culture icon Hulk Hogan, Mr. Anderson, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, Beer Money, Inc., “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, Mexican America, the lovely and lethal TNA Knockouts, the no limits X-Division and much, much more!
“IMPACT WRESTLING” is Spike TV’s #1 rated program, and is seen in over 100 countries worldwide. Fans can be a part of the action on the following dates:
• Thursday, August 25 at the Von Braun Center Arena in Huntsville, Alabama, Tickets start as low as $20 and go on sale THIS FRIDAY, July 15, available at all Ticketmaster locations or online at www.ticketmaster.com
• Wednesday, September 21 at the Knoxville Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets start as low as $15 and go on sale August 12 at www.knoxvilletickets.com . Direct Auto Insurance is a proud sponsor of the 9/21 event in Knoxville, TN! Starting 8/12, Direct Auto Insurance locations in and around the Knoxville area will be giving customers a chance to enter to win Impact Wrestling prize packs, including DVD's, tee shirts, as well as a limited number of tickets to the August 18th event at the Columbus Civic Center. Visit your Direct Auto Insurance locations for more details.
• Wednesday, October 26 at the Macon Coliseum in Macon, Georgia, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets start as low as $15 and go on sale September 16 at all Ticketmaster locations or online at www.ticketmaster.com . Direct Auto Insurance is a proud sponsor of the 10/26 event in Macon, GA! Starting 9/16, Direct Auto Insurance locations in and around the Macon area will be giving customers a chance to enter to win Impact Wrestling prize packs, including DVD's, tee shirts, as well as a limited number of tickets to the August 18th event at the Columbus Civic Center. Visit your Direct Auto Insurance locations for more details.
A limited number of “IMPACT WRESTLING VIP” packages will be available at each event. “IMPACT VIP” packages include front row seating and an exclusive pre-show backstage meet & greet with “IMPACT WRESTLING” superstars! Only 20 VIP packages will be available at each event, for $99 a person. For more information, visit ShopTNA.com.
Guest Column: Introducing You To Mister TNA's IMPACT Wrestling
Introducing Mister TNA's
Impact Wrestling
By Mister TNA
TNA Signs Reality TV Star
Former 'Big Brother' star Jessie Godderz a.k.a Mr. Pec-Tacular just signed a deal with TNA Wrestling -- and TMZ has learned the company is hopeful he'll debut on TV by the end of the year.For those unfamiliar, Godderz was the professional body builder on "Big Brother" Seasons 10 and 11... and has been training to become a professional wrestler ever since leaving the house.
According to multiple sources, Jesse has signed a developmental contract with TNA Impact Wrestling that runs through the rest of 2011 -- and the company hopes to get him on TV in the next few months.
TMZ spoke to Jesse who told them he's been "training with TNA wrestler Bully Ray at his facility in Florida" ever since signing the deal ... and is hopeful he'll get an opportunity to mix it up in the ring with Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle in the near future.
Xplosion Championship Challenge - UPDATE
The Xplosion Championship Challenge is really heating up now as we are halfway through the quarterfinals of the tournament.
So check out the results of the whole tournament below:
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Rumor on Early Destination X Buyrates
According to Wrestling Observer, a rough estimate on pay-per-view buys for TNA's Destination X last month would be between 8,000 and 8,500, which is a slight decrease from the prior month's Slammiversary pay-per-view.
Talon's Take
Take all PPV Buyrate estimates with a grain of salt. With that said, if this number is anywhere near accurate, one has to consider it a disappointment. The rumor heading into Destination X was that if this PPV drew well, then there would be alot more focus on the X Division in the future and it would pave the way for more X Division themed shows in the future.
Talon's Take
Take all PPV Buyrate estimates with a grain of salt. With that said, if this number is anywhere near accurate, one has to consider it a disappointment. The rumor heading into Destination X was that if this PPV drew well, then there would be alot more focus on the X Division in the future and it would pave the way for more X Division themed shows in the future.
Spike Going In a New Direction?
The network is expecting to lose UFC programming and what this new direction change means for TNA and the weekly Impact Wrestling show is unknown. The show continues to draw well demographic wise and averages anywhere from 1.6-1.8 million viewers per week.
Update on a Story From Monday
On Monday, I posted a rumor that Zema Ion was in Orlando for the IMPACT Tapings. In an attempt to update you as quickly as possible (the story was posted at the time of the tapings), I ended up posting the story without cross checking the accuracy of it. As many of our readers pointed out, Zema Ion was scheduled to wrestle for EVOLVE (not Dragon Gate) last night but due to flight problems, was stuck in Mexico. The original story was pulled and we would like to apologize for the error.
IMPACT Wrestler Engaged
A Look Inside The Bound For Glory Series
Watch BFG Series matches online from the IMPACT WRESTLING World Tour live events - now at TNAOnDemand.com for subscribers! CLICK FOR INFO
7/27/11 TNA News & Notes
AJ Styles and Sarita are doing a promotional appearance tomorrow from 11 AM -1 PM at Direct Auto Insurance (6630 South Congress Avenue) in Austin, Texas. This will be the start of the promotional relationship between Direct Auto and TNA, which will be somewhat similar in tone to the relationship WWE and K-Mart have in terms of cross-promotion. The Austin area Direct Auto locations will be giving away TNA prizes this weekend as well.
The TNA Lockdown DVD features Post-Match interviews, Fan InterAction footage, a music video and the Before the Bell special as extras.
TNA will return to Rahway, NY at the Rec Center on Friday 9/16 and Wilkes Barre, PA at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday 9/17.
TNA has released a new Beer Money shirt.
Ric Flair, Mr. Anderson, Kurt Angle and Tara will be appearing at the 32nd Annual National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, IL on 8/6 to promote Tristar's new TNA trading cards.
The TNA Lockdown DVD features Post-Match interviews, Fan InterAction footage, a music video and the Before the Bell special as extras.
TNA will return to Rahway, NY at the Rec Center on Friday 9/16 and Wilkes Barre, PA at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday 9/17.
TNA has released a new Beer Money shirt.
Ric Flair, Mr. Anderson, Kurt Angle and Tara will be appearing at the 32nd Annual National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, IL on 8/6 to promote Tristar's new TNA trading cards.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
James Storm Injured (UPDATE)
James Storm tweeted the following on his twitter page
Hurt the back tonight on the @IMPACTWRESTLING so have to Try to relax it in the pool. Dr says bulging disk.
UPDATE
James Storm was not injured in his match but rather in another segment earlier in the show.
Hurt the back tonight on the @IMPACTWRESTLING so have to Try to relax it in the pool. Dr says bulging disk.
UPDATE
James Storm was not injured in his match but rather in another segment earlier in the show.
Indy Star Turns Down IMPACT Wrestling Contract?
According to Wrestling News World, Jack Evans has reportedly turned down a contract offered to him by TNA.
Special Preview For Thursday's IMPACT
- Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle will battle Mr. Anderson in a Cage Match
The Bound For Glory Series continues with singles matchups:
- Match #1 Rob Van Dam vs Gunner
- Match #2 Bully Ray vs Crimson
Plus, more news on the upcoming "Hardcore Justice" Pay-Per-View event on Sunday, August 7
All this and much more Thursday on IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 9/8c
Generation Me Talks Their Time In TNA
Former IMPACT Wrestlers, Generation Me was on Right After Wrestling Radio and talked a bit about their time in TNA:
New Beer Money Shirt At ShopTNA
This company has a major thing with affliction shirts and skulls, huh? The shirt is actually pretty cool looking but I find it frustrating that they continue to use the TNA logo when I feel the IMPACT Wrestling brand is what they were marketing and probably should be referred to at this point. While I do like this shirt, I wish this company released the "Beer Hunter" shirt from this past week's IMPACT as I thought that was unique and purchase-worthy.
Important Update Regarding IMPACT on Fuel TV
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Poll Results: How Would You Rate Destination X?
Destination X happened over two weeks ago and was easily considered by most IMPACT Wrestling fans to be the PPV of the year for the company. Being PPV of the year racked up more than 2/3rds of the vote while the second place option was "worth the money spent." I feel the show focused less on crap that critics constantly use against TNA and was more focused and straight forward. Here's hoping that the PPV gets higher buys as I think it would prove a solid point about what fans want.
One thing I constantly heard before the PPV was that the success of the show would really determine the future of the X Division and potential X Division themed shows. From all accounts, the show was a massive success.
Why Wrestling Matters to Rob Van Dam
Watch the next installment, featuring multi-time World Heavyweight Champion, Rob Van Dam
Meet Mr. Anderson, Ric Flair, Tara & Kurt Angle In Chicago
Impact Wrestling posted the following on their website
Ric Flair, Kurt Angle, Mr. Anderson, Tara
Saturday, August 6, 2011
32nd Annual National Sports Collectors Convention (Chicago) - Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018)
Other sports stars appearing at the National that day include Joe Montana, Cal Ripken Jr., Jim Brown, Reggie Jackson and many more. (Fees for admission and autographs apply.)
For all the details, go to http://www.tristarproductions.com/National/TNA.html
IMPACT WRESTLING Superstars will make special appearances at the 32nd Annual National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago on Saturday, August 6 to promote the release of TRISTAR’s brand-new, exclusive-licensed SIGNATURE IMPACT WRESTLING Trading Cards. Ric Flair, Kurt Angle, Mr. Anderson, Tara
Saturday, August 6, 2011
32nd Annual National Sports Collectors Convention (Chicago) - Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018)
Other sports stars appearing at the National that day include Joe Montana, Cal Ripken Jr., Jim Brown, Reggie Jackson and many more. (Fees for admission and autographs apply.)
For all the details, go to http://www.tristarproductions.com/National/TNA.html
7/21/11 Impact Qtr Hours
Impact Wrestling (9p-11p) earned a 1.3 cable rating on 7/21 – .9 M18-49, a .70 in M18-34, and an average audience of 1.8 million viewers
Qtr/hours:
1.13 (Sting/Kurt Angle promo)
1.16 (RVD vs Scott Steiner, Mickie James/Velvet Sky Promo)
1.18 (Mickie James/Velvet Sky Promo Cont., Pretapes involving Knockouts, AJ Styles and Daniels)
1.18 (Knockouts Tag Title Match)
1.33 (BFG Ladder Match, Eric Young Skit)
1.28 (X Division Match, Start of Mexican America/Beer Money promo)
1.46 (End of Beer Money/Mexican America Promo, Knockouts Brawl)
1.32 (Anderson and Bully Ray vs Sting and Kurt Angle)
Credit to Gerweck
Qtr/hours:
1.13 (Sting/Kurt Angle promo)
1.16 (RVD vs Scott Steiner, Mickie James/Velvet Sky Promo)
1.18 (Mickie James/Velvet Sky Promo Cont., Pretapes involving Knockouts, AJ Styles and Daniels)
1.18 (Knockouts Tag Title Match)
1.33 (BFG Ladder Match, Eric Young Skit)
1.28 (X Division Match, Start of Mexican America/Beer Money promo)
1.46 (End of Beer Money/Mexican America Promo, Knockouts Brawl)
1.32 (Anderson and Bully Ray vs Sting and Kurt Angle)
Credit to Gerweck
"Thoughts on TNA and wwe"
Disclaimer: This week I’ll be talking about a number of things in wrestling ranging from wwe’s botching of the CM Punk angle to TNA wasting too much time on the Knockouts Thursday Night.
Kurt Angle's Limited Edition Wounded Warriors Action Figure
At Comic Con, the limited edition Wounded Warriors action figure of Kurt Angle was revealed. Wounded Warriors is a charity to help raise awareness of those injured in battle. The action figure can be seen below.
Thanks to Wrestling'sBest for the heads up
Thanks to Wrestling'sBest for the heads up
