Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Impact News and Notes: Ed Nordholm speech to roster, Power issue at TV tapings

PWInsider reported the following news and notes following last night’s Impact TV tapings in Nashville at the Nashville Fairgrounds (aka the former TNA Asylum):

* Anthem’s Ed Nordholm gave a speech to the entire roster before the tapings and talked about accomplishing a lot of what they set out to do in 2018. He reportedly described 2017 as a “learning year” after Anthem purchased Impact.

* Nordholm talked about the growth of the Fight Network internationally and how Impact will remain part of that. He talked about bringing Impact TV to a network like Pursuit being a big goal so they could own the digital rights to the show, which will allow them to simulcast the show live on Twitch.

* When asked by the roster, Nordholm assured them that any rumors of Anthem looking to sell the company were not true and they remain committed to the brand.

* Scott Steiner was brought back for one night only at the tapings, although it’s possible he could be brought back for future events in 2019.

* The Impact taping on Monday experienced a power issue inside the Nashville Fairgrounds. They were able to get it resolved and resume.

* Backstage at the taping included Crazzy Steve, Bram, Crimson, Chris Harris (formerly of America’s Most Wanted) and Andy Douglas (formerly of The Naturals). Tommy Dreamer was also working backstage in a producer role.

* For those wondering, former TNA President Dixie Carter did not attend the Homecoming PPV on Sunday night or the TV tapings on Monday night.

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