Josh Alexander almost appeared in NXT. In 2024, TNA former a working relationship with NXT which saw wrestlers from both sides make crossover appearances. Fans got to enjoy the NXT debuts of stars like Joe Hendry, Rosemary and Jordynne Grace, while former roster members like Zachary Wentz (FKA Nash Carter) and Ash By Elegance (FKA…
More has emerged regarding those who left TNA at the end of last year. In December, it was revealed that Trent Seven, Jade Chung and KUSHIDA were among those set to leave TNA when their contracts expired at the end of 2024, with Rhino also announcing that he’d parted ways with the company following his…
Tony Khan was reportedly offered the chance to buy TNA. In 2019, Tony Khan shook up the wrestling world with the formation of AEW; the promotion now considered to be second only to WWE across the world. However, a new update suggests Khan almost went down an entirely different path in the industry a year…
Welcome to the third edition of the WrestlePurists Annual Awards! These awards celebrate the very best that professional wrestling has offered in 2024. The winners will be determined by a combination of votes from wrestling media, critics, and—most importantly—you, the fans. 🗳️ How to Vote:Voting is now open! You can find the polls below and…
Multiple TNA talent are reportedly leaving the company. Earlier this week, Rhino made a social media post indicating that his match with Ryan Nemeth would likely be the final time he will ever wrestle in a TNA ring as the 49-year-old revealed that he and the company had parted ways. This announcement marked the end…
The return has already caused a stir on social media. On June 25th, 2020, Tessa Blanchard’s IMPACT Wrestling contract was terminated just five days before it was set to expire. Blanchard was the reigning Impact World Champion at the time, although significant controversy outside of the ring led to the two parties parting ways. Now,…
‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey has reportedly left TNA. In May, ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey revealed that his TNA contract was set to expire this year, and, following his X-Division Championship loss to Moose which was taped on October 27, questions began to emerge over his future, particularly when he was removed from the TNA roster page. Now,…
More details have emerged regarding WWE’s ID program. On October 29, WWE officially announced their Independent Development program which is designed to provide a pathway for talent on the independent scene to find their way to the company. So far, eight names have been revealed to be part of WWE ID, with Zayda Steel, Cappuccino…
ROH may be broadcast on TV in the near future. On the October 23 edition of AEW Dynamite, Chris Jericho defeated Mark Briscoe in Ladder War to win the ROH World Championship, beginning his second reign with the title. This prompted speculation over whether the switch was made to aid a possible Ring Of Honor…
Chris Jericho reportedly wanted Jushin Thunder Liger to wrestle on his cruise. On January 31, the next edition of Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager At Sea will begin, taking place until February 4. Guests on the cruise include the legendary Jushin Thunder Liger, with a new update suggesting that the idea was put to…