Today's News

TNA sale:

WWE are not actively bidding for TNA but are still ready to make a move. They are said to be sitting back comfortably watching as things play out, and would be happy for TNA to be able to put on their PPV at the weekend if they can raise the funds. They will wait until the last minute, and until all other options have walked away from the table, before going back in to snatch up the promotions assets.

Rostered stars are making mixed statements on the future of the promotion, some adamantly standing by the league having a future, and confirming the event on Sunday will go ahead, others less confident in their responses. Some top stars are even talking about the likelihood of a WWE return, Matt Hardy was openly critical of Dixie Carter, and said the roster are fully behind Billy Corgan, then posted a gif of his having a premonition of his whereabouts for next Monday, and Bobby Lashley says he would need to talk things out with them before he went back, as he did not want to work their schedule. Gail Kim said things were scary, but change often is, and she was excited for the future.

Dixie Carter has told fans who hope to buy tickets for this and next weeks shows that they are not to be missed, but did not go as far as saying they would definitely happen.

They taped what might be their last TV episodes last night.

Hardy threatened:

Eric Bischoff has taken offence to Matt Hardy criticising him and Hulk Hogan during a recent shoot. He has already gotten the video taken down from RF, and is now looking into taking action against Matt personally too. Here is what Matt said...

"For many, many years the people at Impact Wrestling lost their identity. There was a point where they had this X Division and it was truly luxurious when they were highlighting it. But as time has gone on, they lost their way. When Brother Nero Hogan and Brother Nero Bischoff, all they did was rape, pillage and plunder TNA. They almost broke Impact Wrestling down forever.''

WWE / TNA get together:

Zack Ryder is spending the weekend with Cody Rhodes, who is in Orlando for his TNA debut on Sunday.

Royal Rumble:

San Antonio is an early possibility to host the Royal Rumble in 2017.

Cody Rhodes:

Cody Rhodes will only be with TNA for a week or two, before going to ROH.

Bella's candid interview:

The Bella Twins have been interviewed to promote 'Total Bella's'. The sisters talked about what can be expected for the season, with Brie revealing she wanted to cancel the show in the wake of Daniel Bryan's retirement, as he was in such a bad place, mentally, but Daniel refused. She went on to say that as his depression consumed him his decline during the show is visible. She then said she did not want to retire herself, but her hunger to become a mother outweighs her career ambitions, and then Nikki revealed a huge fight that she had with Daniel Bryan when Brie retired, as she felt he was only interested in his own retirement, and was not supporting her twin through hers. All of this and more will be on their new reality show.

UFC takeover:

UFC have named a number of celebrity owners, who are involved in their recent takeover, and now own shares in the company. They include Adam Levine, Anthony Kiedis, Ben Affleck, Calvin Harris, Conan O'Brien, Flea, Guy Fieri, Jimmy Kimmel, Li Na, LL COOL J, Maria Sharapova, Mark Wahlberg, Michael Bay, Rob Dyrdek, Serena Williams, Sylvester Stallone, Trey Parker and Venus Williams, amongst others.

Attempted murder of WWE Alum / employee:

Jamie Noble has been stabbed twice, and is in hospital. He was followed home by three men in a car, who claimed he had cut them off. The driver became physically aggressive during the confrontation, and Noble took him to the ground. At this point one of the passengers joined the fray and stabbed the WWE man in the upper back and centre spine, before fleeing, leaving him bleeding outside his home. Jamie was rushed to hospital in a critical state.

WWE say they are aware of the incident, and are in contact with police.

Reunion:

Batista, Tyson Kidd and Natalya had a night out together last night.

Injury change:

Drew Galloway is out of Bound For Glory with injury. He was set to face Aron Rex for their new title.

Brit released:

Former footballer Hugo Knox has been released from his NXT deal today.