TNA Considering Filming iMPACT! Outside of Orlando, FL

FW4Online.com reports TNA Wrestling are considering taping iMPACT! outside of Orlando in order to build new fan bases in different markets. The TNA crowd is Orlando is said to be getting burned out however there is concern that taping iMPACT! outside of Orlando will attract a smaller audience that is not in tune with the current product like those in the iMPACT! Zone.

Sean "X-Pac" Waltman To Host New Online Show

The following are some messages compiled from the official Twitter page of former WWE, WCW and TNA star Sean "X-Pac" Waltman:

It will be a call-in show with Skype capability, interviews with the biggest names in wrestling and other celebs. It's not a radio [show], it's a TV webcast. I will be covering everything about wrestling, as well as pop culture and current events. There will be clips with some Tosh.0 style shit. This isn't a video podcast. This will be live in a multi-million dollar studio. Very much like [Howard] Stern's show on E Entertainment Television."

Jerry Lawler Makes Prestigious Television History List

The infamous David Letterman segment that saw WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler slap the late Andy Kaufman during their feud was named the 30th Greatest Moment in Television history in the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter.
The list of the 80 Greatest Moments was compiled as part of the publication's 80th Anniversary.

The segment is described as "Performance art at its finest."

The Lawler vs. Kaufman incident actually placed higher than Elvis Presley's debut on the Ed Sullivan Show, the debut of the first music video, The OJ Simpson chase and the Fall of the Berlin Wall, among other moments in televised history.

source: pwinsider.com

This Day in Wrestling History

Wladek Zbyszko defeats Ed "Strangler" Lewis in a tournament final to stake his unrightful claim as the World Heavyweight Champion in New York City, New York. He would lose to the rightful champion, Earl Caddock on February 8, 1918 in Des Moines, Iowa.
December 22, 1917

Rikidozan becomes the first and only Japanese Heavyweight Champion in Tokyo, Japan, defeating Masahiko Kimura. The title would be abandoned on August 27, 1958 when Rikidozan defeats Lou Thesz for the NWA International Heavyweight Title in Los Angeles, California.
December 22, 1954

Long before Kevin Nash let Hulk Hogan pin him with the push of a finger, WWF did a similar angle during an edition of Raw (show was taped on December 11th). Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, at the start of the show, ordered Shawn Michaels to defend the WWF European Title against DX partner Triple H. During the show, tensions seemed to rise between the two, with Michaels calling Helmsley a loser and saying he could never beat him in a match. When the bout took place at the end of the show, Michaels simply laid down in the ring and let Triple H pin him for the title, showing the argument to all be an act.
December 22, 1997

SmackDown Results: In the Giving Mood

Not happy just standing in the corner watching, Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero had no problem joining the fray in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match. But when she meddled too much, Cena shocked the WWE Universe by planting a kiss on her! Next, Cena turned his attention to Ziggler, dropping him with an Attitude Adjustment for the pinfall. With Vickie livid at the loss, Cena was poised to dispatch of her with the same maneuver. However before he could, CM Punk rushed the ring and smashed the Raw Superstar in the gut with a steel chair then blasted him again for good measure. It was the second night in a row that Punk delivered such a dastardly deed. Full results.

source: wwe.com

WWE NXT Results: A 'Man-tastic' Evening

Week three results:

NXT Rookie Challenge: Derrick Bateman won the Wheelbarrow Race
Jacob Novak def. Johnny Curtis
NXT Rookie Challenge: Derrick Bateman won Hot Seat Trivia
Byron Saxton, Chris Masters & Divas Champion Natalya def. Brodus Clay, Ted DiBiase & Maryse

NXT Rookie Records:

Brodus Clay: Challenge points: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-1
Byron Saxton: Challenge points: 1, Win/Loss record: 1-1
Conor O'Brian: Challenge points: 0, Win/Loss record: 1-0
Derrick Bateman: Challenge points: 3, Win/Loss record: 0-2
Jacob Novak: Challenge points: 1, Win/Loss record: 1-1
Johnny Curtis: Challenge points: 2, Win/Loss record: 1-1

TNA vs. New Japan in Tokyo

On January 4, New Japan Pro Wrestling will present the annual "Wrestle Kingdom" event, their biggest show of the year held at the world famous Tokyo Dome.

TNA Wrestling and New Japan are happy to announce that superstars from both organizations will once again face off in battle at the event. The TNA vs. New Japan international bouts have been a part of Wrestle Kingdom since 2008...More?

Raw TV Rating Increases

The December 20th edition of Monday Night Raw scored a 3.3 rating with 5,163,000 viewers making it one of the highest viewing numbers in many weeks. The show did hours of 3.17 and 3.39.

Rumor Mill - Triple H to Have a More Active Role at TV Tapings

Triple H is slated to take on a much more involved role at upcoming WWE TV tapings in the coming weeks reports The Wrestling Observer. Triple H, who now officially has the "Senior Advisor" tag under Vince McMahon, took on this role at TV tapings in the UK recently and the word making the rounds was that the environment was much less stressful with him in charge.

Vance Archer Vows to Return to WWE

On November 19th, Hoyt was released from his WWE contract alongside Luke Gallows, Tiffany, Caylen Croft, Jillian Hall, and Shad Gaspard of Cryme Tyme.

"For me it was a budgetary decision that was what was told to me," explained Hoyt. "I was obviously disappointed and felt WWE was making a mistake.

"They dropped the ball by releasing me; I only regret not pushing the right people harder for more.

"I am looking to hone my craft on the indy scene; [independent shows] can be a lot of fun. It hasn't been that hard to get back into taking bookings because I know a lot of people from my time before WWE and have re-kindled those relationships.

"I am just trying to do as many good and big things as possible [on the indy scene] to keep people thinking about me until I can return to a big time promotion."...More?

source: slam wrestling

New Scoring System in the NXT Rookie Challenges

There’s a new twist to the scoring system on WWE NXT in season four. Some of the NXT Rookie Challenges will be worth more immunity points than others. These challenges will be selected randomly, and will surprise not only the NXT Rookies, but the WWE Universe...More?

Brand Extension Update

According to current plans, the brand extension is expected to be put on the back burner from now through WrestleMania. Talent from RAW and SmackDown are expected to appear on both shows this week and it it will be happening a lot more often in the months ahead.

source: impactwrestling.com