2 Nights Only: TNA wrestling coming to Pittsburgh for the first time in 14 years
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTAJ) — 'Say their name and they appear…' That's right, TNA Wrestling is coming to Pittsburgh for the first time in 14 years.
TNA, formerly IMPACT, will be coming to the UPMC Event Center at Robert Morris University for two nights of action-packed television tapings to air on AXS TV Thursday nights.
The two-night event will take place June 20 and 21 (Friday and Saturday). Tickets go on sale Friday, April 18, at 10 a.m.
TNA boasts stars such as TNA Heavyweight Champion Joe Hendry (clap clap), Knockout Champion Masha Slammovich, and the legendary Tag Team Champions — The Hardy Boys. In addition to other superstars such as Moose and Pittsburgh's own Elijah (formerly WWE's Elias/Ezekiel), surprise appearances from select WWE NXT stars are expected to happen.
This is the first time the company has come to Pittsburgh since 2011, when they had superstars such as Kurt Angle and Sting on their roster.
According to its website, TNA will have a meet and greet after the show where fans can meet some of their favorites for an autograph and photo opportunity.TNA confirmed that these are TV tapings that will air on AXS TV leading up to one of their biggest shows of the year, Slammiversary, so you can expect to see some talent in multiple segments and matches.
For more information or to find tickets, click here.
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