DESTINATION AMERICA GETS IN THE RING ON FRIDAY FOR THE PREMIERE OF IMPACT WRESTLING
— Impact Wrestling Premieres Friday, January 16 at 9/8c on Destination America–
IMPACT Wrestling makes its network premiere on Destination America this Friday with all the action this great American entertainment provides! Witness the fall-out from last week’s TNA World Title Match, featuring the epic trilogy between Bobby Roode vs. Bobby Lashley III. Plus, the determined Hardy brothers, Jeff and Matt Hardy, battle The Wolves in a tag team showdown.
Details on the competitors are below:
· ROODE:
Bobby Roode is the longest-reigning World Heavyweight Champion in TNA Wrestling history. “The IT Factor” is also considered to be one of the best tag team wrestlers of all time with more TNA World Tag Team Championships than you can count on one hand. Roode has been a top contender to the World Title since joining IMPACT WRESTLING in 2004.
· LASHLEY:
Lashley made his surprise return to TNA Wrestling at the Lockdown 2014 in Miami, answering the Open Challenge from Ethan Carter! Lashley originally debuted for TNA in 2009 and engaged in memorable matches against Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Bobby Roode, Abyss and many more. A MMA specialist (mixed martial arts), Lashley is a talented hybrid fighter that can both wrestle and brawl with the best. In June 2014, Lashley defeated Eric Young on IMPACT to become the TNA World Heavyweight Champion!
· JEFF HARDY:
Known as “The Charismatic Enigma,” Jeff Hardy is one of the most popular superstars in professional wrestling. Famous for his exciting, high-flying daredevil acts, Hardy is considered a pioneer of high-risk wrestling. This former World Champion has once again revolutionized his career with TNA. Jeff Hardy is best known for his work in tables, ladders and chairs matches where he regularly pushes the limits of professional wrestling.
· MATT HARDY:
Matt Hardy made his IMPACT WRESTLING debut at Genesis 2011, facing Rob Van Dam. Shortly after, Hardy joined forces with his brother and the Immortal alliance, making the group even more powerful. Hardy is the older brother of IMPACT WRESTLING’s Jeff Hardy. Matt was a gifted high school athlete, competing in both football and baseball until professional wrestling became his career.
· THE WOLVES:
Eddie Edwards, Davey Richards joined TNA Wrestling in January 2014. The popular newcomers showcased their amazing potential to fans around the world on the independent wrestling scene before receiving their shot to compete in the TNA ranks. Whether as a tag team or single competitors, many agree the duo certainly have a bright future in TNA Wrestling.
IMPACT WRESTLING premieres on Destination America on Fridays from 9-11 PM ET beginning January 16.