Low Ki Annouces Departure From TNA

Low-Ki posted the following on Twitter on Thursday, announcing his departure from TNA:

"I have decided to part ways with @IMPACTWRESTLING. My very best to them in their future. Thank you to all the fans who joined the adventure."

 

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Backstage News from This Week’s Impact Wrestling Tapings (SPOILERS)

- With regards to the X-Division title change during last night’s Impact Wrestling TV tapings, Low Ki won the title and became the new X-Division champion last night (Sept. 19). Low Ki won a Fatal 4-Way against Tigre Uno, Manik, and DJ Z in order to win the belt.

Samoa Joe was reportedly forced to drop the title because he was injured during the first set of Impact Wrestling tapings held last Tuesday (Sept. 16). Joe tried to work through the injury, but he only made it worse by doing so. As a result, Joe was forced to vacate the title, and the belt was put on Low Ki.

The details regarding the nature Joe’s injury and the amount of time off he needs are unknown.

Opinionated View- That is disappointing for TNA as Joe has had some great matches at X-Division Champion. Hopefully Joe can heal up. If there is any bright side you have a great set up for an Joe vs Low Ki rematch.

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News and Notes From TNA NYC Tapings

- The company has reportedly been happy with attendance at the New York shows this week. The attendance has been just about on par with the last set of tapings and if the show tonight draws well, they may end up with a bigger overall total of fans this time around. The feeling is that the recent quality of the show and positive word of mouth has helped. 

- Low Ki landed on the back of his head on the ramp taking a bump at last night's tapings. Word is that he is "OK" and it is nothing major. 

- The company has been happy with the local publicity that they have been getting for the tapings, especially how it relates to the buzz Chris Melendez received. 

- Jeremy Borash told the live crowd at last night's tapings that there would be "surprises" at tonight's tapings.

- Tommy Dreamer was working as an agent at last night's tapings. 

TNA has booked the Manhattan Center for another set of tapings in September. 

- Scott Fishman of Spike TV was backstage at last night's Impact Wrestling tapings.

- Sheri Shepard (who is friends with MVP), Jenny McCarthy and rapper Wale were in attendance at last night's TNA tapings. 


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Match Set for 8/5 TNA Impact Wrestling Taping

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#BreakingNews: @SamoaJoe vs @OneWorldWarrior announced for next week’s #TNANYC. FULL DETAILS: http://impac.tw/1zDOivO 

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Three Names Announced For TNA Destination X

John Gaburick has announced 3 more names for #TNANYC! Appearing at Destination X: Low Ki, Homicide and Brian Cage! More names coming soon!

Opinionated View- Low Ki is not a shock he worked a One Night Only a while back and reports have been he is coming back. Cage is a good talented guy. I hope Homicide is motivated for this.

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Update on Low Ki Retuning to TNA

Former WWE and TNA talent Low Ki is reportedly in the final stages of signing a new deal with TNA.

The deal will see him work for TNA as a wrestler in the X Division and as an agent for X Division matches. The hope is that Ki will improve that division.

Low Ki worked TNA's One Night Only: Xtravaganza pay-per-view tapings earlier this month and had a very successful night.

Opinionated View- No denying Low Ki is a great talent. But the guy has also had numerous backstage issues during his career. But hey everyone grows up. And the X-Divsion needs more bodies. 

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Low Ki Possibly Returning to TNA as a Regular – Top Name Supporting His Return (SPOILERS)

TNA is looking to use Low Ki at future events and tapings. Ki was recently back at the One Night Only PPV, and won a future shot at the X-Division Title. That PPV will not air until mid to late 2014. 

MVP is a major supporter of Low Ki, and the feeling is that Ki will return and work a regular schedule for the company. Low Ki had retired from wrestling back in October, but worked over the WrestleMania weekend at the DGUSA – Open the Ultimate Gate 2014 and DGUSA – Mercury Rising 2014 events.

Opinionated View- The guy has talent never denied that. He has had major attitude issues over the years. But maybe right now the time is right for him to return. Can't say I wouldn't love to see I'm vs Sanada, Tigre Uno, Davey Richards, or anyone else on the TNA roster.

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TNA Taping Two One Night Only PPV's Today

TNA will be taping two "One Night Only" PPV events today in Orlando, Florida at Universal Studios. The first taping will be the second annual "Xtravagaza" event featuring Bad Influence vs. The Wolves, Low Ki, Rubix (aka Jigsaw), Sonjay Dutt, Greg Marasculo (former WWE star Trent Baretta), Rashad Cameron and many more. The other taping was confirmed by TNA's John Gaburick as having the "World Cup" theme.

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Low Ki and Bad Influence Added to This Week’s DGUSA Events

- Dragon Gate USA sent out the following today…

It is with deep regret that DGUSA must inform our audience of the unfortunate fact Dragon Gate (Japanese) talent will not be able to perform on WrestleMania weekend shows. We have a prepared a series of replacements. We have already announced the first time ever matchup pitting Masato Tanaka against Chris Hero on the Friday night DGUSA show. As the entire pro wrestling world converges on New Orleans this week, the last thing our audience wants to hear or read about is promotional drama. We know you have practically unlimited choices this coming week, and we are going to make sure all those who chose and choose to support DGUSA are rewarded with the best experience we can possibly provide. Here are our replacements....

Low Ki will make his return to DGUSA and have his first high profile matches in over a year at the Friday and Saturday night events. It will be Low Ki vs. Trent Baretta at DGUSA on Fridayand Low Ki vs. Open The Freedom Gate Champion Johnny Gargano at DGUSA on Saturday.

Bad Influence of Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian will wrestle at the DGUSA event on Saturday. We will have a top tag team for them to face. This will be a special main event for the live ticket holders. This match will not be on iPPV or DVD. Daniels and Kazarian's opponents will be determined after the results of the Six Man Tag Team Tournament that night. They will be the best possible opponents. This is sure to be a unique experience when these TNA superstars invade


Dragon Gate USA - Open The Ultimate Gate 2014
April 4th - 8pm CST 

Open The Freedom Gate Title Match
Johnny Gargano defends vs. Ricochet

International Dream Match - Non-Title
EVOLVE Champion Chris Hero vs. Masato Tanaka

Special Attraction Match
Low Ki vs. Trent Baretta

Tag Team Challenge Match (If Bravados Retain At EVOLVE It Will Be A Title Match)
Open The United Gate Champions The Bravado Brothers vs. Anthony Nese & Caleb Konley

Special Tag Team Attraction
Chuck Taylor & Drew Gulak vs. Fire Ant & Green Ant

Grudge Match
AR Fox vs. Mr. A

Special Challenge Match
Rich Swann vs. Biff Busick


Dragon Gate USA - Mercury Rising 2014
April 5th - 8pm CST

Special Main Event For Live Crowd Only
Bad Influence Of Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian vs. To Be Determiend After Tournament Results

Special Main Event
Open The Freedom Gate Champion Johnny Gargano vs. Low Ki

Six Man Tradition Continues
DGUSA Mercury Rising is known for the Six Man Tag Team Tradition. We are taking it to the next level this year with a Six Man Tag Team Tournament. Each member of the winning team will get to book themselves in any future match they want. The format will see three first round matches. The three winners will then meet in a three-way six man team team mega elimination match!!! Here are the first round matches:

DGUSA Six Man Tournament First Round Match #1
Ricochet, Rich Swann & AR Fox vs. Chris Hero, Roderick Strong & TBA

DGUSA Six Man Tournament First Round Match #2
The Bravado Brothers & Moose vs. Fire Ant, Green Ant & Lince Dorado

DGUSA Six Man Tournament First Round Match #3
Trent Baretta, Anthony Nese & Caleb Konley vs. The Gentleman's Club

DGUSA Six Man Tournament Finals - Elimination Match
Winner Of Match #1 vs. Winner Of Match #2 vs. Winner Of Match #3

We are keeping this WWNLive Alerts short as we just want to focus on the make good talent replacements for DGUSA. We'll be back tomorrow with more match announcements and a complete look at the WWNLive Experience. No words can express how sorry we are over the Dragon Gate talent, but we do promise that we will present special shows that will deliver. We appreciate you and hope you understand. DGUSA VP Gabe Sapolsky will be on Twitter during Raw to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans. Thank you.

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Low Ki Says He is Retiring Again

Former WWE, TNA, ROH and New Japan performer Low-Ki posted the following on Twitter today:

LOW-KI ロウ・キー セカイノ戦士        ✔ @OneWorldWarrior

Due to @alljapan_pw not honoring their contractual obligations of medical care after being injured in AJPW, I'm retiring from Pro Wrestling

Low-Ki was injured by Akebono, sustaining a rib injury at an All-Japan show last month in what will be his last match. Low-Ki was a part of TNA in two stints from 2002-2004 and 2006-2008. Low-Ki was in ROH in different stints between 2002-2006 and was the first ROH champion. As Kaval, Low-Ki was signed by WWE in 2009 and won the second season of WWE NXT before being released by WWE in late-2010. Low-Ki wrestled in New Japan from 2012 to early 2013, winning their Junior Heavyweight Title. Low-Ki has also been a part of indy companies PWG, EVOLVE and Jersey All Pro throughout his career.

Opinionated View- I should point out Low Ki already retired at least once and came back a few weeks later. So don't be shocked if he's returning before to long. 

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Low Ki Not Retiring

Low Ki, who was known as Kaval in WWE, will not be retiring as previously reported. He is currently set for the June 13th show for Right Coast Pro Wrestling independent in Newark, Delaware.

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