The Early TNA Slammiversary Buyrate Revealed

Source: The Wrestling Observer


The early data for TNA Slammiversary is in and the show appears to have done around 14,000-15,000 buys.


Last year’s Slammiversary event did around 7,500 buys, and in 2012, TNA has been doing 7,000-10,000 PPV buys per show.

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Christian Didn't want to Be On Slammiversry!!!!

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer


As noted earlier, WWE star Christian was described as being “nice to everyone backstage” at last Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary PPV in Arlington (a deal made between WWE and TNA in exchange for the use of Ric Flair at the 2012 Hall of Fame and Wrestlemania 28). However, Christian reportedly told WWE officials back in March that he wanted no part of it.


Triple H was described as being insistent that Christian agree to appear so they wouldn’t lose Flair for the Hall of Fame. Christian was initially only told he would only be going to the event to take part in interviews for upcoming TNA DVD releases.

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TNA touting the success of Slammiversary PPV

TNA issued a press release touting the success of Slammiversary and Sting as the first TNA Hall of Famer. The press release called the Slammiversary crowd “the company’s largest crowd in the US to attend a live event” and promoted the fact that Sting’s induction into the Hall of Fame will take place at Bound for Glory in October.


“The 10 year milestone is an incredible achievement for TNA,” said Dixie Carter. “In honor of that, we felt it was time to begin recognizing the contributions of those who have made the greatest impact on our success. And now I am thrilled to announce that “The Icon” Sting will be our first-ever inductee into the hall. Sting came to TNA when we needed a major superstar to help establish the company. It made a statement when he signed with us, and he helped pave the way for other major names to join the roster. Eight years later he continues to reinvent himself, and I think he is doing his best work-to-date.”

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TNA Slammiversary Backstage News - Visitors and Injuries

– Visiting backstage at TNA Slammiversary were Killer Tim Brooks, Lance Hoyt and Stacy “Miss Kitty/The Kat” Carter.

– There were no major injuries at last night’s Slammiversary PPV.

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TNA Slammiversary Backstage News

– There was a good feeling backstage at the Slammiversary PPV with many feeling that the show had a big time feel and that the crowd really fed into the matches.


– The only talents who were there from day one of TNA for the Anniversary show were Mike Tenay, Jeremy Borash, AJ Styles and James Storm.


– As noted earlier, the man who played Abyss during the Joseph Park vs. Bully Ray match was a student from Team 3D’s wrestling school in Florida named Lance.


– There was a lot of discussion that Jeff Jarrett was not at the show.

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Christian not happy at slammiversary

Christian was described as very friendly backstage at Slammiversary.


But when it came to being on the actual PPV, Christian was said to not be happy about being chosen for the appearance.

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Who Played Abyss at Slammiversary AND Update on Tessmacher

The man who played Abyss during the Joseph Park vs. Bully Ray match was a student from Team 3D’s wrestling school in Florida named Lance


Brooke Tessmacher will no longer be called Brooke due to the fact that Brooke Hogan has joined the company and that Hulk Hogan did not want two Brooke’s in the company. Going forward, Tessmacher will likely be referred to as “Tess.”

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Dixie is Very Happy With TNA Slammiversary

Dixie Carter posted the following on Twitter after the Slammiversay rPPV… “What a beautiful, proud night. Thank you D/FW. Thank you wonderful fans for 10 amazing years!!! Great, great PPV.”


– The feeling backstage was that it was the best company effort in a long time.

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TNA Slammiversary 2012 Quick Results

• X Division Championship  :Austin Aries def. Samoa Joe

•  Hernandez def. Kid Kash

• Devon & Garett Bischoff def. Robbie E & Robbie T 

• Three Way Match to Determine the #1 Contender for the TNA Championship : 
  Mr. Anderson def. Rob Van Dam & 
  Jeff Hardy

• James Storm def. Crimson

• TNA Knockouts Championship :  Miss Tessmacher def. Gail Kim

• Joseph Park def. Bully Ray

• TNA Tag Team Championship Match : AJ Styles & Kurt Angle def. Christopher Daniels & Kazarian (c)

• TNA Championship Match: 
• Bobby Roode (c) def. Sting

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TNA Slammiversary News: Roode Retains + Storm Returns

The following events occurred Sunday night at TNA Wrestling’s Slammiversary pay-per-view event:

– Bobby Roode beat Sting in the main event to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. The finish came when Roode grabbed a beer bottle that James Storm left at ringside during his appearance earlier in the show and bashed Sting over the head with it. Following the match, Sting wailed on Roode throughout the Impact Wrestling Zone and hit him with a Scorpion Death Drop off the entrance ramp.

– James Storm answered Crimson’s open challenge and defeated him in approximately two minutes via Last Call This ends Crimson’s 470-day undefeated streak.

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3 New Champions Crowned At TNA Slammiversary

The following events occurred Sunday night at TNA Wrestling’s Slammiversary pay-per-view event:


– AJ Styles and Kurt Angle captured the TNA World Tag Team Championship from Daniels and Kazarian. Daniels and Kazarian captured the belts at last month’s Sacrifice pay-per-view event from Magnus and Samoa Joe.


– Miss Tessmacher captured the TNA Women’s Knockouts Championship from Gail Kim. The title change ends Kim’s record 210-day reign as champion.


Tessmacher rolled-up Kim, who had been gloating for dominating the match. Kim appeared in shock from the loss while Tessmacher appeared emotional. Christy Hemme appeared on scene to interview the new champion, who called her victory “truly epic” and proclaimed, “God Bless Texas.”

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Christian Cage Returns To TNA At Slammiversary

WWE Intercontinental Champion Christian appeared Sunday night at TNA Wrestling’s Slammiversary pay-per-view event under his former Christian Cage name to announce the number one moment in TNA Wrestling history as voted on by the fans. It occurred on January 15, 2006 when Sting returned to TNA Wrestling to wrestle Jeff Jarrett (Sting and Cage faced Jarrett and Monty Brown at Final Resolution).


Hulk Hogan introduced Cage, who headed to the ring dressed in a white dress shirt and jeans. After being greeted with a “Welcome Back” chant from the audience, Christian paused before noting that he had been asked all week whether the rumors were true that he would appear at Slammiversary. A “Yes!” chant broke out. He counted the four corners of the ring and said the last time he was there, there was a six-sided ring. Christian said though things have changed, the fans have remained the same. He encouraged the fans in the venue and those at home watching to stand up and give themselves a round of applause.


No mention of WWE was made during Cage’s appearance. This was also a one-shot deal in exchange for TNA allowing Ric Flair to attend the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. Christian will now return back to WWE full-time.

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Karen & Jeff Jarrett At TNA Slammiversary Tonight?

Karen Jarrett has been discussing the TNA Hall of Fame on Twitter and has said several times that Jeff will not be the first inductee. She has been retweeting everyone who says Jeff should be, though.


She added that neither she nor Jeff will be at the show.

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Dixy Carter says "Tonight is gonna be a good night"

Dixie Carter recently spoke with the Fight Club in Chicago and said that tonight’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view will be a big night for her.


Carter said, “For me personally, its going to be one of my favorite moments of my career. I’m a born and raised Dallas girl. I think that to be able to bring such a big important pay-per-view to the Dallas/Ft.Worth area in Arlington, Texas. Its going be a big night, period. But for me to have my family there, my friends there, high school friends, friends I went to college, you know, who live in that area. It’s going be a very special night.”

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TNA Slammiversary Free Live Streaming Posted

The live streaming for TNA slammiversary has been posted
Go to the menu>live Streaming > Slammiversary

or click here to watch TNA Slammiversary X

Be here at 8pm EST to watch it

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The Final Card For Tonight’s TNA Slammiversary PPV

Here is the final card for tonight’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view card:


TNA SLAMMIVERSARY
SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2012
LIVE AND EXCLUSIVELY ON PAY-PER-VIEW


TNA Championship:
Bobby Roode (c) vs. Sting


#1 Contendership for the TNA Championship:
Rob Van Dam vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson


TNA Tag Team Championships:
Christopher Daniels and Kazarian (c’s) vs. Kurt Angle and AJ Styles


Bully Ray vs. Joseph Park


Samoa Joe vs. TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries.
Note: This match was removed last week and now added back.


TV Champion Devon and Garett Bischoff vs. Robbie E and Robbie T


Crimson’s Open Challenge


Hernandez vs. Kid Kash


TNA Knockouts Championship:
Gail Kim (c) vs. Brooke Tessmacher

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Will Christian Appear At Slammiversary?, Backstage News

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer


Christian will be in Dallas for the TNA Slammiversary PPV as part of the deal worked out between WWE and TNA. This is the deal that allowed Ric Flair to attend the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony this year.


At this time, there is no word on his role. We’re told he will not be in the ring and it is said to be a one-time deal.

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Low Attendance For TNA Slammiversary Fanfest

The meet and greet in Arlington, TX for Slammiversary was said to have been a disappointment. Word is that the event was set for 7-9PM and that attendance was weak.


According to a source, almost all the fans were gone by 8PM. People that showed up late found no one around when they arrived. The wrestlers were reportedly very nice with fans in attendance, and took the time to chat with everyone since the gathering was so small.

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TNA To Break Attendance Record At Slammiversary

Dixie Carter posted the following on Twitter on Saturday…


Slammiversary will be TNA’s biggest PPV attendance ever, and it is close to being the biggest US attended event in our history. Come on DFW!


The event is being held at the University of Texas, Arlington’s College Park Center, which reportedly holds 7,000 people.


According to the University of Texas, Arlington’s website, there are still tickets available for Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary PPV in Arlington, TX. Seats are still available in most sections, with prices ranging from $10 all the way to $175 in the front row.

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Will Bill Goldberg Be At TNA Slammiversary?

Bill Goldberg was asked on Twitter if he would be appearing at the TNA Slammiversary PPV Sunday night. He has been getting requests from fans since Crimson mentioned his name on Thursday’s IMPACT Wrestling. He responded with the following…


@IliasBekrar HELL NO!!!!!!!

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