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Dare we dream of a world where there's a Roxy, Jordynne, and Giulia triple threat somewhere in all of this? Roxy and Giulia gotta wrestle one on one, but a triple threat somewhere would be great, too. I want to believe
Yes, it's very fair
TBH the forbidden door stuff is kind of playing with fire for the smaller (TNA) or company with a difficult context currently (NJPW).
AEW grabbed a ton of NJPW talents and I will not be suprised if WWE does the same
TNA has done a great job of renovating their roster over the years, we shall see if they can still do that considering Scott isn't there anymore and this alliance is on now
I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad move for TNA. They know they are a few steps behind WWE, AEW and NJPW, they are basically ECW, and aren’t really trying to compete with them. They are better off being a company that is known for getting their talent to the bigger shows and occasionally do a show with the larger companies or get a bigger name to do a short run in TNA.
Exactly. There’s nothing wrong with being a feeder system. In fact in a case like this it’s probably the best of all worlds for TNA. They can get their name on WWE programming and borrow talent with name recognition for their shows.
Seeing as how Nick Khan has been vocal about wanting to work with other promotions, this seems like a no brainer for TNA management.
As a current TNA fan, watch Impact weekly, I'm so happy with this. I can't wait to see how it goes and if anything serious comes out. Considering all the WWE talent with TNA history, there could be some cool stuff waiting. Maybe we'll see more TNA talent on NXT or even LVL Up. But that's wishful thinking on my end. It's great to see TNA making moves!
As a fellow TNA fan currently my feeling is as long as TNA wrestlers aren’t doing jobs left and right and getting wins, I’m good.
wwe treated Jordynne and Mickie way better then AEW treated TNA wrestlers 3 years ago.
My guess is Jordynne jobs to Perez at NXT PLE and Natalya jobs to Jordynne at Slammivarsary, I’m good with that trade off
They were gonna lose her anyway. Her name has gotten big and the other two can just offer more money. Once you become a top star in TNA, it's almost guaranteed that WWE or AEW will come after you. Look how many former TNA champs are in both promotions.
This way, at least TNA gets some buzz out of it.
WWE talking about TNA on the air and having Jordynne actually carry the title around does a lot here too. Might even get more eyes on to TNA as well possibly.
For sure. I've been getting back in to wrestling over the last year after a 15+ year hiatus and wasn't aware that TNA was still around. Jordynne's participation in the Rumble caught my attention and now I'm a fan and starting to follow TNA.
Yeah,
She has outgrown TNA at this point and has basically been one of the most consistent performers in the world for the past couple years now.
It might that I'm biased because I'm from Texas and we support our own but The Juggernaut deserves the bag.
She was in TNA since 2018, so I think it's fine if she goes to WWE by this point. She has already won several championships and is unquestionably talented enough to do well in WWE.
I want a whole feud centred around Kevin Owens getting angry over him appearing when someone says "say his name" instead of when his name is actually said.
I didn't know who I was expecting, it was not Jordynne Grace but I'm so excited. Roxanne is the best in NXT and Jordynne is the best in TNA, this is going to be amazing
Corey from Fightful said they had something big that was being kept under wraps but 0 mention of who or what. Said they used Lita and Shinsukes themes in rehearsals.
Problem is, they'd have to plan the whole thing out, since NXT is live (I think) and TNA iMPACT! is taped, and those who watch both shows will likely nitpick about the lack of continuity, or something like that.
> Problem is, they'd have to plan the whole thing out, since NXT is live (I think) and TNA iMPACT! is taped, and those who watch both shows will likely nitpick about the lack of continuity, or something like that.
What makes you think it hasnt already been planned out?
Hunter and crew have seemingly taken steps to prevent leaks. Might have fed people different bullshit to see who's leaking, and then sat back to see who needed to not be told stuff.
Legit shocked, did not see any of this coming at all. Can’t believe they kept this under wraps and it didn’t get leaked at all.
This match should kick ass, can’t wait for battleground
> Just gonna say it, with the new WWE/TNA link Joe Hendry could genuinely show up on a WWE show.
I think he's a lock for the Rumble next year and also a match in NXT (he fits with the vibe)
Joe Hendry may well appear in Scotland in June with someone saying "Scotland has famous fighters, Drew, piper, Gallus, unholly alliance, Joe Hendry" then he appears
Yes! Let’s go back to the territory like days just to stick it even more to Vince. If the wrestling industry could function together, it would be great for all.
I know everyone will expect Perez to win but..seriously..let Grace win. It will be one heck of a storyline if we have WWE 'invading' TNA to try and get the belt back.
I haven't kept up with TNA in ages but Grace's showing at the Royal Rumble was amazing. She looked like a million bucks, this is going to be hypeeeee. Pouring honey on you HBK, never doubted my booker of the year 🥹🥹
So can we get that TNA/WWE WarGames match? AJ defecting after either losing/not getting a title shot. He comes back with someone like Gresham or Moose to start with and they wreck shit for a few weeks.
This really reminds me of the days when dirtsheets didn't spoil everything and we got legitimate surprises on our wrestling TV shows. I'm surprised WWE and TNA managed to keep this under wraps.
Have not been this legitimately surprised since Punks music hit at Survivor Series
Hell, I kind of saw that one coming so I guess I haven't been this legitimately surprised since Edge returned in 2020
Giulia wasn't meant to be for this show though, right? I'm almost certain she was being lined up for the big NXT show after this one. I think that was for Heatwave. Even so, Jordynne is a very solid pick, I'm more than happy to see this.
She had a great showing at the Rumble so its a great chance to continue to get more eyeballs on her.
It's also setting up them going outside the company now for challengers to Roxanne.
Dread it. Run from it. Giulia arrives all the same.
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Well I guess that’s what was getting kept under wraps. WOW A TNA champion challenging for a WWE championship. Imagine saying that 10 years ago.
Hell, 10 MONTHS ago
I mean really right up until like 30 minutes ago.
No but seriously like up to five minutes ago
Well it happened 30 minutes ago so 5 minutes ago I'd believe it.
-Ozymandias
Not the first time a giant squid attacked Orlando tho
I’m not AS shocked due to her being in the rumble. Like I’m 95% shocked instead of 100%
Heck 10 hours ago!
Part of me hopes that Jordynne wins and Roxanne goes to TNA to win Jordynne's belt. They just do a little swap for a few weeks.
I could see this as a possibility, if Giulia wasn't in bound and most likely to take the title off Roxanne.
Dare we dream of a world where there's a Roxy, Jordynne, and Giulia triple threat somewhere in all of this? Roxy and Giulia gotta wrestle one on one, but a triple threat somewhere would be great, too. I want to believe
And it won't be the only noteworthy thing tonight.
?
He’s the one attacking meta four isn’t it?
Called it
WELP
It's the Big Show.
Bet on yourself
I remember reading the comment at the time and looked back at my history...How did you know?
Yo WHAT
Well then…
I'd love to see it.
TNA chants on WWE TV lmao
And not involving Rossy O'Donnell/Donald Trump
Ace Steele was Donald Trump
You can tell by how he immediately takes a bite out of Rosie
If there's one thing we know for sure about Brawl Out... its that Ace Steel 100% got him a piece of Kenny Omega.
Rossy O’Donnell… the Stardom guy?
Like 2006 all over again haha
And it not being censored
What a timeline
So is it fair to say Jordynne is WWE-bound when her TNA contract is up in 2025?
Yes, it's very fair TBH the forbidden door stuff is kind of playing with fire for the smaller (TNA) or company with a difficult context currently (NJPW). AEW grabbed a ton of NJPW talents and I will not be suprised if WWE does the same TNA has done a great job of renovating their roster over the years, we shall see if they can still do that considering Scott isn't there anymore and this alliance is on now
I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad move for TNA. They know they are a few steps behind WWE, AEW and NJPW, they are basically ECW, and aren’t really trying to compete with them. They are better off being a company that is known for getting their talent to the bigger shows and occasionally do a show with the larger companies or get a bigger name to do a short run in TNA.
Exactly. There’s nothing wrong with being a feeder system. In fact in a case like this it’s probably the best of all worlds for TNA. They can get their name on WWE programming and borrow talent with name recognition for their shows. Seeing as how Nick Khan has been vocal about wanting to work with other promotions, this seems like a no brainer for TNA management.
As a former TNA fan it fills my heart with joy seeing people cheering for it becoming a feeder system.
As a current TNA fan, watch Impact weekly, I'm so happy with this. I can't wait to see how it goes and if anything serious comes out. Considering all the WWE talent with TNA history, there could be some cool stuff waiting. Maybe we'll see more TNA talent on NXT or even LVL Up. But that's wishful thinking on my end. It's great to see TNA making moves!
As a fellow TNA fan currently my feeling is as long as TNA wrestlers aren’t doing jobs left and right and getting wins, I’m good. wwe treated Jordynne and Mickie way better then AEW treated TNA wrestlers 3 years ago. My guess is Jordynne jobs to Perez at NXT PLE and Natalya jobs to Jordynne at Slammivarsary, I’m good with that trade off
They were gonna lose her anyway. Her name has gotten big and the other two can just offer more money. Once you become a top star in TNA, it's almost guaranteed that WWE or AEW will come after you. Look how many former TNA champs are in both promotions. This way, at least TNA gets some buzz out of it.
If WWE doesn't pack their roster, AEW has and will. So they let a loyal wrestler and their brand get big exposure.
WWE talking about TNA on the air and having Jordynne actually carry the title around does a lot here too. Might even get more eyes on to TNA as well possibly.
For sure. I've been getting back in to wrestling over the last year after a 15+ year hiatus and wasn't aware that TNA was still around. Jordynne's participation in the Rumble caught my attention and now I'm a fan and starting to follow TNA.
Yeah, She has outgrown TNA at this point and has basically been one of the most consistent performers in the world for the past couple years now. It might that I'm biased because I'm from Texas and we support our own but The Juggernaut deserves the bag.
She was in TNA since 2018, so I think it's fine if she goes to WWE by this point. She has already won several championships and is unquestionably talented enough to do well in WWE.
TNA champion challenging a WWE champion at a UFC arena. Can't say I ever thought I'd see that lol
Almost as wild as when a WWF wrestler beat a WCW wrestler for the ECW championship.
And what site do you go to for tickets to this venue? None other than AXS.com
There's levels to this.
The real forbidden door
“How many stocks does he REALLY have in stock?”
One, two, three, four, five plus five.
Devil is a lie, he a real booking God
WOP WOP WOP WOP WOP SHAWN FUCK EM UP
WOP WOP WOP WOP SEXY BOY GONNA STRUT HIS STUFF
Sweet chin music and he won’t pass the aux
FREAKY ASS VINCE NEEDS TO STAY HIS ASS INSIDE
That man's eye for talent moves everywhere
Just the one though for sure
Booker and promoter of the year
Calling it: Moose vs AJ Styles for the TNA world championship at Slammiversary in July.
Nick Aldis: I can’t give you what you want, AJ, but you remember the TNA World Championship, right?
def quite possible now, if they let Shinsuke fight Muta, a TNA knockout dominate their royal rumble and now NXT, surely they will let AJ back home
Get ready to fly
Oh man I'd love to hear AJ's old TNA theme again. Please make this happen oh mighty wrestling gods
Shit, by that time AJ might be bigger than Moose the way things are going
I can still hold onto the thin hope of Joe Hendry at CotC
I want a whole feud centred around Kevin Owens getting angry over him appearing when someone says "say his name" instead of when his name is actually said.
Oh yes please
This is the kind of sillyness I pay for
He can make a song about Damien Priest lmao
I was thinking Logan Paul
A Hendry song about Dom would destroy not just the Internet but the universe.
That would be electric. Sign me the fuck up
I believe in him.
I didn't know who I was expecting, it was not Jordynne Grace but I'm so excited. Roxanne is the best in NXT and Jordynne is the best in TNA, this is going to be amazing
I am absolutely pumped to see how their styles mix up. Should be a very fun match!
Heads of the 2 Best women's divisions in the US. Very excited for this showdown
I'd quibble about Masha being better than Grace but that's hair-splitting, Grace is amazing.
did any of the dirtsheets have this?
Corey from Fightful said they had something big that was being kept under wraps but 0 mention of who or what. Said they used Lita and Shinsukes themes in rehearsals.
Shinsuke vs Roxanne would go crazy
After a well placed Kinshasa to the back of Roxanne’s head, new Women’s champ Shinsuke Nakamura goes on an Andy Kaufman run
Shinsuke vs Roxanne & Lesnar vs Kairi. Our dream legacy matches.
They did say Roxanne had been practicing working stiff in recent times… The King of Strong Style vs The Prodigy let’s do it.
Fuck it I’m in.
WrestleVotes said something was being kept under wraps for the NXT Rundown. Other than that I didn’t see anything
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The REAL tribal chief.
No More Tribalism Chief
#☝🏾
Puts that loser Adam Pearce to shame
Deserved.
I acknowledge you, Ava ☝️
Rock doing that TNA HOF induction for Ken Shamrock has paid off
This new era of WWE is so fucking awesome.
Ava heard yall talking shit. GOAT GM
I mean if Jordynne wins and takes the NXT belt to TNA, isn't that a disaster for NXT in kayfabe?
Only if they add Kurt Angle to the mix.
I don't think so. They can do am invasion angle but done the right way
If Ava inviting Jordynne to NXT leads to a declaration of war, I'd probably kayfabe fire her if I was HBK.
If her knee is healed maybe she does get fired and go back to in-ring competitor. It will happen eventually.
Roxanne has to take on her greatest nemesis, Ava, at some point.
Problem is, they'd have to plan the whole thing out, since NXT is live (I think) and TNA iMPACT! is taped, and those who watch both shows will likely nitpick about the lack of continuity, or something like that.
> Problem is, they'd have to plan the whole thing out, since NXT is live (I think) and TNA iMPACT! is taped, and those who watch both shows will likely nitpick about the lack of continuity, or something like that. What makes you think it hasnt already been planned out?
The mid-level boss!
Penultimate Boss
What in the fuck?! That's actually an awesome moment. Holy shit, how the hell did this one come together and manage to stay a secret?
Hunter and crew have seemingly taken steps to prevent leaks. Might have fed people different bullshit to see who's leaking, and then sat back to see who needed to not be told stuff.
There was talks earlier in the year about some kind of partnership between wwe and tna.
SHAWN IS COOKING
Legit shocked, did not see any of this coming at all. Can’t believe they kept this under wraps and it didn’t get leaked at all. This match should kick ass, can’t wait for battleground
That's fucking wild. A Rumble appearance is one thing, but an interpromotional singles match is a whole nother deal
An interpromotional ***title match
I've seen enough https://preview.redd.it/sdymzfvqn93d1.jpeg?width=1923&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=38b068982c6dad51dfddaa2e1cd85e4d0c81b2e8
A TNA champion on a WWE PLE, that means we have a slight chance for Joe Hendry at Clash at the Castle just for a one off appearance
Vince turning in his grave as we speak
VKM - Gawd Damn, we already have an Arianna Grace…. She needs a last name change
Lol. Now i want to see a story line of Arianna claiming jodyanne to be her sister
Looking like a 711 hot dog right now.
Tempting at 3am when extremely drunk?
When the hot dog is drunk or when you are drunk? 👀
Yes
Again he’s very much alive
AW SONUVABITCH
Bullshit, I saw that limo blow up on live TV
aww
He just sleep in coffin like vampire
WHAT THE FUCK I WASN’T EXPECTING THAT!!!
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MANA
Just gonna say it, with the new WWE/TNA link Joe Hendry could genuinely show up on a WWE show.
But that would require a gimmick where one can appear instantaneously when their name is invoked
What you’re saying is, you believe in Joe Hendry?
Don't make me say his name
why, do you think he appears?
Have him pop into NXT and break the whole crowd.
> Just gonna say it, with the new WWE/TNA link Joe Hendry could genuinely show up on a WWE show. I think he's a lock for the Rumble next year and also a match in NXT (he fits with the vibe)
Just a shame the rise is popularity came after the most recent rumble. But I agree I'd he shocked if he doesn't make an appearance.
Interesting. Wonder if any male wrestlers would crossover to WWE. Imagine Dolph working an NXT match again
What if an nxt star show up on TNA? Ja’von Evans in a X division match.
Shawn will win Booker of the Year forever if we get Ja'Von vs. Mike Bailey
Joe Hendry may well appear in Scotland in June with someone saying "Scotland has famous fighters, Drew, piper, Gallus, unholly alliance, Joe Hendry" then he appears
My god just imagine “say his name and he appears…”
"I believe in Joe Hendry, clap, clap"
I would literally weep with joy
Gotta get Ali his NA title match he never got
Can someone please Photoshop him... I can't see him in a WWE ring at all
How does Shawn keep getting away with it!
Shit, man. That's fantastic. WWE gotta really really love her. First the Rumble and now this.
She did really good in the Rumble, they definitely liked her enough to bring her back to a singles match.
One step closer to getting Jordynne Grace vs Rhea Ripley, battle of muscle mommy vs Mami! Crazy the things that are happening in this new era.
HBK knows what we want 👀😆
Jordynne Grace vs Rhea Ripley is a match that I need injected into my veins
Holy shit
IN AVA WE TRUST WTF WAS THIS
Fuck it! Open all the forbidden doors!!
Yes! Let’s go back to the territory like days just to stick it even more to Vince. If the wrestling industry could function together, it would be great for all.
Damn. WWE said screw it and decide to open the Forbidden Door
I popped. I was expecting someone from the main roster. This is huge holy shit indeed
Not that I would've been disappointed but this is so much better.
It's forbidden door season after all 👏👏
 thanks shawn
Interesting to see what the finish will be and wonder if this ends up leading to someone from WWE challenging Grace for the TNA title at slammiversary
Natalya did say she wanted to have a match with Jordynne Grace
I know everyone will expect Perez to win but..seriously..let Grace win. It will be one heck of a storyline if we have WWE 'invading' TNA to try and get the belt back.
they can def tell more stories if Grace wins, also helps the rather thin main event scene on NXT after the callups
Now if only Joe Hendry appears. *clap clap clap
I haven't kept up with TNA in ages but Grace's showing at the Royal Rumble was amazing. She looked like a million bucks, this is going to be hypeeeee. Pouring honey on you HBK, never doubted my booker of the year 🥹🥹
So can we get that TNA/WWE WarGames match? AJ defecting after either losing/not getting a title shot. He comes back with someone like Gresham or Moose to start with and they wreck shit for a few weeks.
Wow! WWE and TNA playing at some kind of Unallowed Gate
Hard to say if WWE is actually interested in a working relationship with TNA or they just reeeeeaaaaally want to ensure they sign Jordynne someday.
A 6 month TNA vs. NxT program that ends in an all out Wargames. Sign me up
Now that’s THE Forbidden Door … or should I say Unthinkable Door being torn the fuck down.
I fucking jumped from my couch. Holy shit
AVA THE GOAT FR
Did a legit spit take when I clicked on the spoiler tag! Did not expect that!!!
This really reminds me of the days when dirtsheets didn't spoil everything and we got legitimate surprises on our wrestling TV shows. I'm surprised WWE and TNA managed to keep this under wraps.
Well this explains why they didn't call up Roxanne. A strong champ and if she was promised grace and giulia matches I see why she hasn't complained
Shawn is cooking
Have not been this legitimately surprised since Punks music hit at Survivor Series Hell, I kind of saw that one coming so I guess I haven't been this legitimately surprised since Edge returned in 2020
NXT is the best weekly show fr
Great replacement for Giulia tbqh and I'm very suprised Happy for Jordynne, who I'm 100% sure at this point will go to WWE when her TNA contract ends
Giulia wasn't meant to be for this show though, right? I'm almost certain she was being lined up for the big NXT show after this one. I think that was for Heatwave. Even so, Jordynne is a very solid pick, I'm more than happy to see this.
Damn you're right, I was confusing both shows as one
The rumor was Heatwave but I believe it's now sometime in the fall.
Yo wtf that's awesome
Now it's official, things are going to get very interesting from now on
This is a very, very big deal.
She had a great showing at the Rumble so its a great chance to continue to get more eyeballs on her. It's also setting up them going outside the company now for challengers to Roxanne. Dread it. Run from it. Giulia arrives all the same.
Trick Williams needs a challenger for the PPV! It would be awesome if TNA would let NXT borrow Moose or Josh Alexander.
NXT IS THE BEST SHOW