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19 Sep 2021

Meeting Jeff Jarrett

I’ve been in touch with Jeff Jarrett since I started working on my book about the history of TNA/IMPACT Wrestling. However, he has yet to agree to do an interview with me for the project. So, when I heard that Jeff was coming to my city — Philadelphia — I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to meet Double J for the first time ever and see if I could convince him to speak with me for my book. Read on for details about my meet and greet with the “King of the Mountain.”

Posted in News, Pro Wrestling and tagged DDP, DDP Yoga, DDPY, Diamond Dallas Page, Icons of Wrestling, IMPACT on AXS TV, IMPACT Wrestling, Jeff Jarrett, Meet and Greet, Michael Cavacini, My World, My World With Jeff Jarrett, Philadelphia, Podcast, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, TNA, TNA iMPACT, TNA Wrestling | Leave a comment

13 Sep 2021

IMPACT Wrestling Brings Back Knockouts Knockdown, With Matches Set For This Weekend In Nashville

IMPACT Wrestling is bringing back an all-Knockouts event this upcoming weekend in Nashville, Tennessee: The Knockouts Knockdown will be filmed in The IMPACT Zone at Skyway Studios, starting Friday, September 17. Read on for all of the details, including the announcement video from Gail Kim, and historical information about the genesis of the original Knockouts Knockdown in 2013 — which, at the time, was the first-ever all-women pay-per-view held by one of the top wrestling promotions in the world.

Posted in News, Pro Wrestling and tagged Gail Kim, IMPACT, IMPACT Plus, IMPACT Wrestling, Knockouts, Knockouts Knockdown, Michael Cavacini, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Skyway Studios, Tickets, TNA iMPACT, TNA Knockouts, TNA Wrestling, Women's Wrestling | Leave a comment

12 Sep 2021

TNAIW Episode 57: Spilling The TNA!

Last night, I joined the guys at The Talking Nonsense About IMPACT Wrestling Podcast to, once again, spill the TNA about my upcoming book on the history of IMPACT Wrestling. We also talked about this past Thursday’s episode of IMPACT Wrestling, Victory Road, Brian Cage, Bound For Glory, and more! Watch the full episode below.

Posted in News, Pro Wrestling and tagged Bound For Glory, IMPACT on AXS TV, IMPACT Wrestling, Michael Cavacini, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Talking Nonsense About IMPACT Wrestling, TNAIW, Victory Road | Leave a comment

10 Sep 2021

Bound For Glory Live From Sam’s Town In Las Vegas: Tickets On Sale September 24

IMPACT Wrestling’s biggest show of the year, Bound For Glory, will be its first since the start of COVID to take place outside of Skyway Studios. The venue that’s been chosen for this monumental occasion is Sam’s Town Live! Tickets go on sale September 24. Read on for the full press release, including pricing.

Posted in News, Pro Wrestling and tagged AEW, Bound For Glory, IMPACT, IMPACT on AXS TV, IMPACT Plus, IMPACT Wrestling, Las Vegas, Michael Cavacini, National Wrestling Alliance, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Newst, NWA, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Sam's Town, Sam's Town Live!, Tickets | Leave a comment

05 Sep 2021

Book Update: Andy Barton, Brian Diamond & Challenge TV

I’ve got a big book update! Not only have I written about 200 pages, but I just conducted some big-time interviews: Andy Barton, Brian Diamond, and the team from Challenge TV.

Posted in Books, News, Pro Wrestling and tagged Andy Barton, Book, Brian Diamond, Challenge TV, IMPACT, IMPACT on AXS TV, IMPACT Plus, IMPACT Wrestling, Michael Cavacini, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Spike TV, TNA, TNA iMPACT, TNA Wrestling, UK, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

29 Aug 2021

Review: NWA EmPowerrr

On August 28, the NWA held its first-ever all-women pay-per-view, EmPowerrr, emanating from the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis — a legendary home to a multitude of professional wrestling events over the years. In addition to EmPowerrr on August 28, the next day, on August 29, NWA 73 is taking place at The Chase, commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance, which took place in 1948. Read on for my thoughts on NWA EmPowerrr.

Posted in Pro Wrestling, Review and tagged AEW, All Elite Wrestling, Billy Corgan, Deonna Purrazzo, EmPowerrr, IMPACT Wrestling, Michael Cavacini, Mickie James, National Wrestling Alliance, NWA, NWA 73, NWA EmPowerrr, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Women's Evolution | Leave a comment

14 Aug 2021

New IMPACT World Champion Christian Cage To Appear In The IMPACT Zone

In the opening match on the premiere episode of AEW Rampage, Christian Cage won the IMPACT Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship from Kenny Omega. On the heels of this high-energy bout and feel-good moment, Christian Cage is returning to The IMPACT Zone as the promotion’s new champion. Does this mean that Christian will be defending his newly acquired title at Bound For Glory in October? I sure hope so! Below is the full press release with all of the details.

Posted in News, Pro Wrestling and tagged AEW, AEW Rampage, All Elite Wrestling, Christian, Christian Cage, IMPACT on AXS TV, IMPACT World Champion, IMPACT Wrestling, Kenny Omega, Michael Cavacini, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling | Leave a comment

07 Aug 2021

Book Review: Pro Wrestling FAQ

Released in 2015, Pro Wrestling FAQ by Brian Solomon is a lengthy and detailed history of a fascinating industry, spectacle, and art form. Watch my video review below to see what’s inside and find out whether or not you should add this book to your collection.

Posted in Books, Pro Wrestling, Review, Uncategorized and tagged Book, Brian Solomon, IMPACT Wrestling, Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling FAQ, Review, TNA, WCW, WWE | Leave a comment

06 Aug 2021

Review: Callihan Uncensored

Today, IMPACT Wrestling released the first episode of Callihan Uncensored — a brand-new original show that is available through IMPACT Wrestling’s Ultimate IMPACT Insider YouTube membership and IMPACT Plus. Is this show any good? Read on for my thoughts!

Posted in News, Pro Wrestling, Review, Uncategorized and tagged Callihan Uncensored, IMPACT Insiders, IMPACT on AXS TV, IMPACT Plus, IMPACT Wrestling, IMPACT Wrestling Insiders, Michael Cavacini, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, Review, Sami Callihan, Subscription, Wrestling, YouTube | Leave a comment

05 Aug 2021

IMPACT Wrestling Launches Brand New ‘IMPACT Insiders’ YouTube Membership

IMPACT Wrestling officially announced its YouTube subscription service yesterday. Below is the full press release with all of the exciting details.

Posted in News, Pro Wrestling, Uncategorized and tagged IMPACT on AXS TV, IMPACT Wrestling, Michael Cavacini, News, Pro Wrestling, Professional Wrestling, YouTube | Leave a comment

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