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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TNA's Carlos Silva Expects A Lot More Excitement Between NXT/TNA Through 2025
Carlos Silva is excited for where TNA is headed. TNA President Carlos Silva spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard to promote this weekend's Slammiversary pay-per-view. The event will feature several NXT stars who crossed over as part of the ongoing partnership with TNA. The talent exchange has been going on for the better part of a year, but really 'accelerated in a big way' in recent months, including then-TNA Champion Joe Hendry's appearance at WrestleMania 41. Silva says both sides are focused on understanding where storylines are going, finding ways to capitalize on the biggest shows for each respective brand. He says pro wrestling is a business that thrives on keeping fans happy, and believes they've done just that so far. Carlos Silva on the NXT/TNA partnership 'Obviously, WrestleMania, [that's] the biggest show on the planet with the biggest brand. It's great that TNA was invited and part of that. Then you look at what happened in Tampa at Battleground with NXT. Big show for them, I was there. The arena was packed. So many people, and again, the storyline just continued with Trick [Williams] and Joe. You got [Mike] Santana in the middle of that as well. And now, we got a title for title match on the women's side, which is super exciting. And I just think we continue to find ways to move our fans' excitement from brand to brand. Both up. Both down. And then in the case of maybe AAA sideways. 'We have done some stuff with [AAA]. TripleMania was super fun down in Monterrey, Mexico, like a month ago. And again, the team there, they just been really easy to work with and our wrestlers, Joe [Hendry] had a great time in Monterrey. He ran in, came into the stadium to the Joe Hendry song in Spanish. How cool was that? So, I just think there's a lot of it and even this last weekend, Santino and Iguana were in a match together, a mixed tag match, which was interesting. And again, the fans loved it. So, I think we are just going to keep doing it. If the fans like it — we are in the business of making fans happy. That's what this sports and entertainment business is all about. And so far, so good. So, we are keeping at it and I think it has become pretty easy to work together for sure.' Carlos Silva on if there are any limits on the partnership with WWE TNA has sent its talent to NXT, and vice versa. It seems like there's some sort of integration on every show now, including NXT's Trick Williams serving as the current TNA Champion. RAW and SmackDown talent haven't 'crossed the line' yet, but Silva says that there aren't any restrictions on talent trade-offs and the excitement should continue through the end of the year. 'Not really. It's really just the ebb and flow of the weeks and the months, really,' Silva explained. 'We are just logistically working through all of that and how we move the wrestlers through the storylines across it. We try to plan out as best we can. But, in this wrestling business too. And people told me, I've been in the live sports entertainment business my whole career. You got to stay light on your feet, you got to be willing to pivot. You got to be willing to make changes and we are, and the partnership has also been that way with us. So, it's really been great, and I think it'll continue. I think we are going to see a lot of excitement through the Fall and into the Winter as well.' Carlos Silva on TNA's TV deal Carlos Silva previously made headlines when he said that TNA was negotiating for a new TV deal that would see them go live 52 weeks a year. Silva said there's no update on that now, but he has taken calls about it to 'keep the momentum going.' He believes what they do at Slammiversary will help push those deals forward and create more buzz, getting them closer to the finish line. 'When you create great buzz, people want to work with you,' Silva said. Silva shared his excitement for Slammiversary, sharing that he believes performing in a large arena like UBS Arena will elevate everyone involved. 'I think TNA is long overdue to be elevated to that quality. And for all of the wrestlers, we talk with the wrestlers a lot. We spend a lot of time together. I know that they all perform when they get elevated, too. I think that is just going to elevate everyone,' he explained, touting the strength of Sunday's lineup. 'I'm just excited for being on such a big stage for our wrestlers. I look forward to seeing them perform for all the fans and just having the place erupt. It is going to be great.' TNA Slammiversary takes place on Sunday, July 20 at the UBS Arena on Long Island. The post TNA's Carlos Silva Expects A Lot More Excitement Between NXT/TNA Through 2025 appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AJ Styles Confirmed For TNA Return At Slammiversary
AJ Styles set to appear at TNA Slammiversary. On the latest episode of TNA Impact, it was officially confirmed AJ Styles for the upcoming Slammiversary event. The announcement came right after the main event, where Joe Hendry and Mike Santana picked up a win over Frankie Kazarian and Trick Williams. As the show neared its end, a surprising vignette aired. Set in a dark, boiler room-like space, the video featured a mysterious box branded with the TNA logo. In what appears to be nod to Pulp Fiction's gold glowing briefcase, the box opened to reveal a bright light confirming Styles' appearance at TNA Slammiversary followed by the highlight clips from his time with the company. As the camera closed in, fans caught a clear glimpse of AJ Styles' signature P1 ring gear. The clip concluded with the TNA Slammiversary logo flashing across the screen. This appearance marks AJ Styles' first involvement with TNA programming in over 11 years. AJ Styles' TNA return has been highly anticipated AJ Styles, who became a cornerstone of the company during his early career, has long been the subject of return speculation, especially since the launch of the TNA and WWE NXT partnership earlier this year. Before TNA officially confirmed Styles for Slammiversary, reports suggested his return had been in development for some time. TNA management reportedly treated the deal as a high priority. Additionally, several TNA roster members reportedly expect Styles to show up at the USB Arena for Slammiversary. While AJ Styles' role at Slammiversary remains unclear, it will be interesting to see whether former TNA star simply makes an appearance or steps back into the ring for in-ring action. Only time will tell. Catch up on everything that went down on TNA Impact here. Update: Ariel Helwani reports that TNA president Carlos Silva confirmed with him that AJ Styles will be at TNA Slammiversary on Sunday at the UBS Arena in Elmont (Long Island), New York. However, Styles' exact role on the show is still not publicly known. Read More: The post AJ Styles Confirmed For TNA Return At Slammiversary appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mail Sport Extreme: 'People think we're mental which helps!' How Luke Scouler went from carer to Ohio Valley Wrestling's first-ever Scottish champion
With WWE making its way to Netflix earlier this year, wrestling has become much more accessible than in previous years, with legions of new and returning fans discovering love for the 'sport entertainment' bonanza. For those of a certain vintage, it was the norm to either have to sit up into the wee small hours to see a live show or wait days until you could watch a recorded broadcast, even then top-tier wrestling was restricted to those who had a Sky subscription for the most part. Following the emergence of Drew McIntyre and Joe Hendry, both Scots who have become mainstream stars of the sport in the last few years, it's safe to say that their homeland is enjoying its moment in the sunshine. While most aspiring wrestlers fail to break into main-event scene, the latest Scot planting the Saltire Stateside is Luke Scouler, aka Crixus, with Ohio Valley Wrestling, the promotion responsible for helping launch the careers of the likes of John Cena, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Batista. The Scottish War Machine has always maintained that to succeed in the sport, patience, more than fitness, is necessary. 'For Drew, he had a big advantage with his look and size,' he says. 'But even then, most big promoters won't take you seriously until you've done about five years of training. 'They call it 'paying your dues' - going to shows, helping build the ring, doing whatever needs done, just in the hope you might get a chance at an early match for the experience of a live crowd. 'I know Drew did that for years, working the holiday camp circuit too, like Butlins and Havens. 'Even then he was released from his first contract, but he came back to ICW and basically started again. I think that was the flip of the switch for him. 'The real secret is patience, being seen more and more, and giving it 100 per cent whether it's a crowd of 20 or 20,000. 'I'm a smartass, cheeky b******, and the accent helps too. Over here in the States, people already think we're mental which helps. I just turned my personality up to 11. 'I wasn't pretending to be someone else - just the version of me you probably wouldn't want to sit next to in a pub. 'I get to act like an a**** and they still love me. They boo you, but they're cheering underneath. 'It's cool seeing people wearing your shirt in the crowd, or getting random messages because something you said on a podcast or in an interview has resonated with them. Being able to do that, and have a building chant for you, is special. Especially for a wee dafty fae Bellshill. 'I don't think anyone saw that coming. Certainly nobody I grew up with, in all my good times and bad, is over here doing this. So I feel very blessed I've been physically able to, because it's tough on the body. It really is. But we're built tough.' The world Scouler is living in now is certainly a far cry from the one he grew up in. Having grown up and moved between three different primary schools and then three different high schools - all the while having undiagnosed ADHD until he reached high school - the Scottish War Machine found fitness in his teens before moving into work as a carer. Though he admits to having loved his time in the care industry, the 33-year-old admits that he was doing too much. From there, Scouler enrolled in former WWE star Al Snow's London wrestling academy and hit the road with his dog, Odin. Now fighting in the OVW rings, Scouler is channelling his energy in a positive way and enjoying life once again. 'I really loved that job,' he says. 'But it was tough emotionally. I've always had a bit of a Batman complex - I thought I was going to save everybody. 'I was in a bad place with it. I knew it wasn't for me and I was burned out. 'I was in a bad place and I remember sitting in my house in Newmains watching TV with my dog, Odin, when wrestling came on and I just thought: 'Screw it. Let's go'.' Scots have made it big in this business - why couldn't I? 'We've got thicker skin, especially in Glasgow. You're battle-ready by the time you leave primary school, so wrestling comes naturally to us. 'I drove through the night with no plan and no place to stay. 'Me and the dog slept in the car for a bit. Eventually the guy who ran it asked if I was serious. I told him I'd already quit my job and left my house. That was it. We moved into the gym and didn't go back.' The Scot would eventually secure his place with OVW in 2019, only to see Covid halt his progress. But, as with everything in his wrestling journey, the man from Bellshill took the setback in his stride and bided his time, coming through training - belatedly - and has since gone on to become OVW's first-ever Scottish champion. Based in Kentucky full-time now, things are just a little different to when he was growing up, though Scouler faces less sceptics when it comes to the strain wrestling can put on the body compared to when he first started. He adds: 'I love it here. It's worlds apart from home. I do miss back home, but I just love everything about it here. 'The only thing that isn't as good is the food. And the lack of Irn-Bru. '(To the sceptics) I tell them I've got two words for them... 'Nah, it's not something I really experience. I think most people have heard the 'is it fake?' question asked and answered so many times that they know better than to even ask. 'I've had a few boxers or MMA guys slate it in the past, but I've got a background in cage fighting too so I'm willing to put them to the test if they want. They never do. 'It can be hard maintaining your fitness goals - well, at least mine. I used to train more in a pumping iron, bodybuilding kind of way my whole life, until I started this full time. 'You pick up injuries, need to recover, and it's tough. So I've had to adapt to lighter weights and higher reps. Which sucks, because it doubles your time in there. But it'll keep your cardio fit, that's for damn sure.'
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE NXT preview and streaming details (07/08/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more
(Image via WWE NXT) WWE is back with another latest episode of WWE NXT, happening at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. This week, some of the promotion's up-and-coming superstars are set to clash for a chance at glory. One of the standout matches features Ricky Saints, will need to beat the likes of Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, and Ricky Smokes of The Vanity Project in a Gauntlet match, to get another shot at Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship ahead of the WWE NXT Great American Bash Premium Live Event (PLE) in Atlanta this weekend. The show will be aired live from 8ET/7CT in the United States on The CW, and will stream live on Netflix globally. Now, let's take a look at the confirmed match cards, show highlights, how to watch, and more. WWE NXT: Confirmed match card for 07/08/2025 Hank & Tank (Hank Walker & Tank Ledger) (c) vs The Culling (Shawn Spears & Niko Vance) – NXT Tag Team title match Ricky Saints vs The Vanity Project – Gauntlet match Joe Hendry & Mike Santana vs High Ryze Tavion Heights vs Charlie Dempsey Hank & Tank (c) vs The Culling – NXT Tag Team title match On the latest NXT promotions, Hank & Tank will lock horns with The Culling in a thrilling NXT Tag Team title match . After holding the titles for more than 70 days, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger are now up against one of their toughest challenges yet. The Culling enters the ring with a fierce and unconventional style, and if they manage to score an upset victory, it could shake up the entire tag team division just before the Bash. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 7 All-Inclusive Destinations That Accept Credit Card Rewards Liseer Learn More Undo Ricky Saints vs The Vanity Project – Gauntlet match Ricky Saints has an interesting bout tonight, as he will face The Vanity Project this week on NXT. Saints will face a major challenge in a gauntlet match against The Vanity Project, which includes Jackson Drake, Brad Baylor, and Ricky Smokes. It will be interesting to see how Saints tackle the match tonight. Joe Hendry & Mike Santana vs High Ryze In another promotion and a tag team match, Mike Santana will face off against Joe Hendry and High Ryze. Joe Hendry will continue building their chemistry as they square off against The High Ryze, the promising duo of Tyriek Igwe and Tyson DuPont. Streaming details: How to watch WWE NXT? WWE NXT will go live at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 5 PM PT on the CW Network in the United States. In Canada, the show will be broadcast live on Tuesday at 8 PM ET on Netflix & CW Network Fans in the United Kingdom can watch NXT at 1 AM GMT on Netflix. In India, the NXT edition will stream live at 05:30 AM IST, Wednesday on Netflix. Also Read : "He didn't wanna come back": Solo Sikoa opens up on Jacob Fatu's rejection after United States Championship title | WWE News - Times of India Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show live at 03 AM AST on Netflix. In Australia, the show will be broadcast live at 10 AM AEST on Netflix. In France, the show will be broadcast live at 2 AM CEST on AB1. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Business Wire
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Best's Insurance Law Podcast Examines How to Assess Security and Safety in Schools
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best and Best's Insurance Professional Resources have released the latest installment of the Best's Insurance Law Podcast series, which examines timely insurance issues from a legal perspective. The latest episode features Joe Hendry from expert service provider Cosecure Enterprise Risk Solutions, who addresses liability and risk associated with assessing security and safety in schools. Cosecure Enterprise Risk Solutions is a qualified member in Best's Insurance Professional Resources, which has featured qualified legal counsel, independent insurance adjusting services and expert service providers since 1929. Listen or subscribe to Best's Insurance Law Podcast. Copyright © 2025 by A.M. Best Company, Inc. and/or its affiliates. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
