TNA news

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Ric Flair, 62, says he has no plans to retire from pro wrestling any time soon. "I feel that I still have so much to give to TNA," Flair told The Skinny in the U.K. promoting next month's TNA U.K. tour. "If the time ever comes that I cannot contribute anything to the company that is when I would have to consider my position within TNA. I am privileged that I have a limited schedule in TNA so my time in many respects is my own." On what's kept him going in pro wrestling, Flair said, "The only reason I’ve been able to enjoy longevity in this business even with all the injuries is because I’ve stayed very healthy and the two go hand-in-hand.”

[ LINK: Flair's full interview can be read at TheSkinny.co.uk ]

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TNA wrestlers Anarquia and Rob Terry (Robbie T.) are shifting to Ohio Valley Wrestling, according to OVW, which is now TNA's official developmental territory. Anarquia and Terry are scheduled for matches at Tuesday night's OVW show in New London, Indiana.

[ LINK: Show details at Facebook.com ]

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Spike TV president Kevin Kay talked to Sherdog Radio about the current working relationship with TNA and how it relates to Spike bringing Bellator on-board to replace UFC in the MMA genre. "We worked really hard with TNA to help make choices about their roster and improve their production and improve their storytelling, and, for us, as marketers, to promote it in different ways. We recently changed the name from TNA to Impact Wrestling. There’s lots of thinking and thoughtfulness that went into this process that I think has helped them, and I think they would tell you the same thing. If we do our job right and they do their job right and we protect it and build it, we will be successful. And I feel like we’re doing exactly the same kind of strategy with Bellator, which is [Spike] working very closely with the organization," Kay said.


Kay added that there will be more cross-promotion between TNA and Bellator as opposed to TNA and UFC. "I think, generally, their feeling was it was a little confusing to the fans, and it’s not necessarily the same audience," Kay said about UFC's view. "We believe a little differently, and TNA has always believed a little differently, so you’re going to see lots more of those opportunities. I do believe there’s crossover. Maybe it’s a little behind closed doors, but I think lots of wrestling fans are mixed martial arts fans and lots of mixed martial arts fans are wrestling fans. And those are two big platforms we have that we believe can help promote each other, so you’ll see that."

[ LINK: Full interview recap at Sherdog.com ]