Having won over 20 championship titles in his career and wrestled all over the world Rob Van Dam has pretty much done and seen it all yet still to this day continues to perform on almost a daily basis. Rob took some time out of his day to call into the MMB Radio Podcast to talk about his career, what he is doing during quarantine time but most importantly talking about is RVD CBD product line. Rob was able to break down the science of CBD for those who are new to CBD or confused what CBD and benefits on it's usage. Be sure to listen to this episode on www.mixmastab.com, Spotify, YouTube, and other streaming platforms. For more information on RVD CBD log onto www.rvdcbd.com and be sure to follow Rob on Twitter @TheRealRVD and his product line at @RVDCBD
Wrestlemania season is here but it's not always about the E, lots of amazing talent each year journey to the host city and locations surrounding where the "showcase of the immortals" will be taking place. Due to covid-19 things had to be cancelled but I promised I would have pro wrestling star Bam Bam Bundy on the show and although it was supposed to be live in person from Tampa we had to switch things up. Be sure to share this podcast support Bam Bam Bundy and indy wrestling and also check out the YouTube channel by clicking HERE. Press Play To Listen
There is talk within the company of TNA Impact Wrestling airing on another cable TV network in early 2016. No word yet on which network they are more likely to sign with but there is still a very real possibility that TNA will be off TV in the United States, even if it's just for a few weeks or a month.
When asked by people in TNA, some executives are saying that they will be on Destination America through the end of the year and then a new cable network in early 2016.
We do not know if WGN America is one of the networks TNA is talking to but WGN was interested in working with them before the Destination America deal was signed. One of the reasons TNA did not go with WGN is because the network wanted to push the Impact premiere back a few months into 2015. TNA may be talking to four different networks.
The 2015 TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view kicks off with a video package. We're live from Charlotte, North Carolina with The Pope and Josh Mathews. Click READ MORE for results.
As noted, TNA announced today that Bram, ex-husband to WWE Diva Charlotte, has been arrested for domestic battery &false imprisonmentand suspended indefinitely until the situation isresolved. Bram was arrested on Sunday in Gulfport, Florida at 8:30am and charged with one count of domestic battery bystrangulationand one count offalse imprisonment. He was arrested at a condo in the area. He's currently in jail and awaiting his court date. No word yet on bond. We'll keep you updated.
TNA has removed Hogan from their Alumni roster and pulled his merchandise from the Shop TNA website. Everything was still up earlier before The National Enquirer's story first broke, including their new "Best Of" DVD on Hogan.
Bully Ray, who just returned to TNA as the new authority figure, is already gone from the company, according to PWInsider. Bully was not used at this week's TV tapings and rumors started going around when people asked about why he wasn't being used.
Bully reportedly wanted to distance himself from TNA as he wasn't happy with the current state of affairs within the company.
However, another TNA source told PWInsider that Bully could not have quit as he wasn't under contract. Their side of things was that because Bully wasn't signed to a deal, the new authority figure angle was never a long-term plan.
Friday's TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando were packed but many fans left after the Destination America airing was over, before the second taping began. It was said to be hard for the wrestlers to get big reactions from the crowd.
Regarding Billy Corgan being backstage at Friday's tapings, he's receiving high marks for his interactions with the TNA wrestlers and how he approached them with ideas or suggestions.
Former WWE NXT star Chris Hero (Kassius Ohno) was backstage for Friday's tapings. He was there visiting friends with former NXT employee Rob Naylor. CREDIT / SOURCE - LOP
Destination America is advertising a three-hour episode of TNA Impact Wrestling for Friday, May 22nd. This is the episode taped last night and that explains why there were so many matches.
The episode is scheduled to begin at 8pm EST and run until 11pm EST. A three-hour replay will air immediately after.
TNA's Spanish announcerHectorGuerrero announced on Twitter that he's leaving the company after 8 years. His profile has been moved to TNA's Alumni roster. Guerrero tweeted the following:
Want to thank TNA for 8 yrs. of memories As of today I'm available for ministry, hire, bookings, consulting & you get the real deal & truth!
— Hector Guerrero (@Lazortron) April 27, 2015
Taz missed the recent set of TNA Impact Wrestling tapings and that repercussions could be coming for him. It wasn't the actual TV tapings he missed but a voice-over session in Nashville to record commentary for the Impact episodes that have been taped.
PWInsider reports that there are issues between TNA and Taz, who has removed all references to TNA from his Twitter page. The reported TNA pay issues apparently led to Taz refusing to get on his flight from New York to
Regarding Samoa Joe leaving TNA, word is that the two sides negotiated and tried to come to terms on a new deal up until the end and things remained friendly between Joe and the company. The situation was described as similar to the one that led to AJ Styles leaving in 2013 where TNA was not going to be able to match what Joe had been making. TNA made their final offer and left things up to Joe. When he decided to leave, TNA officials made it clear to Joe that there was no heat on him and that the door would be open for a future return. Another lesser factor that had to do with Joe's departure is the company looking to invest more in newer talents coming in. CREDIT / SOURCE - PWInsider
Initial reaction to Samoa Joe leaving TNA among the other wrestlers is that they are very down because Joe and the company couldn't come to terms on a new deal, according to PWInsider.
Joe has always been seen as a leader in the locker room and was well-liked by most everyone. Joe's departure is leaving a hole in the roster similar to the one left when AJ Styles and TNA parted ways.
I have decided to part ways with @ImpactWrestling. My very best to them moving forward, and my eternal thanks to the fans.
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) February 17, 2015
TNA has announced Impact Wrestling tapings at the Manhattan Center in New York City for January 7th, 8th and 9th. The current plan is to do the first show either live or on a one to two hour tape delay. This all depends on Destination America confirming the Wednesday 9pm time slot, which is expected.
TNA had been considering several locations for December 15th tapings but without being able to finalize any dates until the Destination America deal was complete, it was pretty much impossible to put together tapings on such short notice.
As noted, TNA is planning another reboot for Impact Wrestling with a new look and more, when they premiere on Destination America in January. Current plans for former WWEannouncerJosh Mathewsto replace Mike Tenay as the leadannouncer. Mathews will beworking withTaz. It's expected that Tenay will keep an on-air role.
There has been some speculation among fans that TNA's Impact Wrestling may see a major reboot when it premieres on Destination America in 2015. TNA producer Bryan Edwards fueled the speculation when he told a fan on Twitter that there will be "new everything." Here's his tweet:
(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.
The Wrestling ObserverNewsletter noted that TNA officials had reached out to CM Punk through an intermediary and made a major offer for him to come to the company.
For what it's worth, PWInsider reports that TNA sources they spoke to say there is no truth to the report on Punk. One commented, "No offer was made, officially or via an intermediary - no truth to that rumor."
