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TNA World Heavyweight Champion and Bellator MMA star Bobby Lashley (10-2, MMA) defeated Josh Burns via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:54 of Round 2 at tonight’s Bellator 123 event. With his victory over Burns, Lashley improves his MMA record to 11 wins and 2 losses in his career.

John Pollock sent out the following: Bobby Lashley was a guest this week on The MMA Report with John Pollock promoting his debut with Bellator this Friday night and his current run in TNA. The interview is up at this link. Below are highlights from the interview: Bobby Lashley On His Weight Difference For MMA:  Continue Reading »

In an interview with The Fight Nerd at a recent Bellator MMA press event, mixed-martial-arts star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson discussed his time in TNA Wrestling and why fans didn’t see much of him there or see him actually wrestle. Jackson also talked about his plans to continue professional wrestling, what happened with his “Street Soldier”  Continue Reading »

TNA Wrestling sent out the following: TNA World Champion Lashley Signs With Bellator; Set to Fight on September 5th at Bellator 123 We are excited to announce that TNA World Heavyweight Champion LASHLEY has signed a deal with Bellator MMA and is set to make his debut on September 5th at Bellator 123. Lashley (10-2)  Continue Reading »

TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter is in attendance at Bellator’s pay-per-view event in Memphis, Tennessee as a guest of Bellator’s Bjorn Rebney and Spike TV representatives. Great energy in Memphis tonight! #Bellator120 @SpikeTV @SpikeSports @BjornRebney pic.twitter.com/4GyP8reuKq — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) May 18, 2014

During last night’s TNA No Surrender TV special, TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter noted that Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson have both been pulled from TNA Wrestling television, so that they can prepare for their upcoming fight on November 2nd.

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross updated his Q&A section at JRSBBQ.com. Here are a few highlights of his blog: If Bellator can overtake UFC: “They don’t have to overtake UFC, and they won’t come close, to be successful and profitable. TNA can become profitable and successful w/o ever approaching WWE’s success. Both Bellator and  Continue Reading »

Spike TV sent out the following: QUINTON “RAMPAGE” JACKSON JOINS FORCES WITH BELLATOR MMA, TNA WRESTLING AND SPIKE TV FOR LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP Los Angeles, CA – June 4, 2013 – Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, the mixed martial arts icon and action-movie star has agreed to a monumental, multi-year partnership with Spike TV, Bellator MMA, and TNA  Continue Reading »

TNA Wrestling and Bellator star Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal lost his fight at last night’s Bellator 90 event to Emanuel Newton, as he was knocked out at 2:35 of Round 1 via a spinning-back fist in the semi-finals of the Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament. Newton, who is now 20-7-1 in his MMA career, will face  Continue Reading »

In an interview with Steve Muehlhausen of Fight Club Chicago, Bellator and TNA Wrestling star Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal noted that he would be making his debut for TNA Wrestling in October. Mo noted that he will be going to pro wrestling school (presumably training at Ohio Valley Wrestling) next month. There has been some  Continue Reading »

TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced on her official Twitter account that recent TNA Wrestling/Bellator Fighting Championships signing Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal will be appearing at tonight’s Bellator 68 event. “Come out and meet our newest IMPACT WRESTLING Superstar @KingMoFH at @BellatorMMA 68 tonight at Caesars in Atlantic City.” As always, you can follow Dixie  Continue Reading »

Following the announcement earlier today that former StrikeForce Light Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal had been signed to a dual-contract with both TNA Wrestling and Bellator Fighting Championships, MMA Uncensored announced that both Lawal and Dixie Carter will be appearing on their show tonight to discuss Mo’s deal with both companies, entering the Bellator  Continue Reading »

TNA Impact Wrestling, Spike TV and Bellator Fighting Championship sent out the following: KING MO, BELLATOR AND TNA WRESTLING JOIN FORCES FOR UNPRECEDENTED ALLIANCE ON SPIKE TV Former Light Heavyweight Champ to Fight for Bellator in 2013 And Join the Stars of TNA Wrestling This Summer New York, NY, May 10, 2012 – In an  Continue Reading »

During a press conference today, TNA Wrestling and Bellator Fighting Championship announced that former StrikeForce Light Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal had signed a dual contract with both companies, in conjunction with Spike TV. Lawal will be joining TNA Wrestling this summer and according to those I’ve spoken to the video from today will  Continue Reading »

Despite serving a nine-month suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission after he tested positive for the anobolic steroid Drostanolone after his January 7th victory over Lorenz Larkin, it appears as if former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal could be one of the top names signing to Bellator and appearing for TNA Wrestling,  Continue Reading »

Spike TV sent out the following: SCOTT FISHMAN PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, SPIKE TV New York, NY – April 30, 2012 – Scott Fishman, a 31-year veteran at Viacom, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Executive Producer, Spike TV, it was announced today by Kevin Kay, Spike TV President, to whom  Continue Reading »

It appears as if Brock Lesnar isn’t the only one making waves in the professional wrestling world as former UFC and Bellator fighter “Big Sexy” Sean McCorkle (16-3) will be making his professional wrestling debut for the Freedom Pro Wrestling promotion in Onalaska, Wisconsin on April 20th, with an opponent not yet announced for his  Continue Reading »

Former WWE Tough Enough contestant Jeremiah Riggs (7-5) will return to MMA action tonight for Bellator against Trey Houston (9-0) in a middleweight bout that will be broadcasted on Spike.com prior to the main card that will air on MTV2. Riggs is on a five-match winning streak, however he has not fought since January 2011.  Continue Reading »

In a letter sent to several MMA companies including UFC and StrikeForce and several professional wrestling companies including WWE and TNA Wrestling, The Oklahoma State Athletic Commissions noted that they will not be accepting appliciations for professional wrestling, mixed martial arts or boxing events to be held in the state after March 31st. The decision  Continue Reading »

Following a stint on WWE Tough Enough, where he was aiming to become the next WWE superstar, Jeremiah Riggs has decided to make a u-turn on a professional wrestling career and instead return to the MMA world for Bellator at their March 16th event against Trey Houston. Speaking to HereIsYourWinner Riggs stated the following, “I’m  Continue Reading »