When did TNA wrestling go out of business?
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
| Formerly called | J Sports & Entertainment, LLC (2002) TNA Entertainment, LLC (2002–2016) |
|---|---|
| Defunct | September 29, 2016 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | WWE |
Why did Impact Wrestling fail?
1. Too Much, Too Fast. Ultimately, TNA was a victim of trying to be something they weren’t, which was a legitimate competitor to WWE. Certainly, there is room for a #2 promotion in North American pro wrestling, and more than that, many independent promotions have managed to survive for years in WWE’s shadow.
What was the first TNA PPV?
NWA PPV #1 was the first official PPV from the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling promotion. This is also the first of their “weekly PPV” series. This event took place on June 19, 2002 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
What is the best TNA PPV?
20 Best TNA/IMPACT Wrestling PPVs Ever
- Turning Point 2008. Impact Wrestling.
- Genesis 2009. Impact Wrestling.
- Bound For Glory 2006. Impact Wrestling.
- Sacrifice 2005. Impact Wrestling.
- Genesis 2005. Impact Wrestling.
- Bound For Glory 2008. Impact Wrestling.
- Bound For Glory 2011. Impact Wrestling.
- Hard Justice 2008. Impact Wrestling.
Is TNA wrestling still around?
The show ceased airing new televised events after the edition of November 19 of Impact Wrestling, with the final episodes of 2014 being dedicated to Best of TNA clip shows, before resuming events on January 7, 2015 with a live show from The Manhattan Center’s Grand Ballroom in New York City.
What new shows did TNA start airing on Friday nights?
In addition to Impact Wrestling, which was now airing on Friday nights, two new shows produced were Impact Wrestling: Unlocked, hosted by Mike Tenay, and TNA Wrestling’s Greatest Matches, a series presenting the best matches in the company’s history.
When did TNA change its name to Total Nonstop Action?
In 2004, the promotion became known as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ( TNA ), but it continued to use the NWA World Heavyweight and Tag Team championships as part of its agreement with the NWA. After the agreement ended in 2007, the company created its own TNA World Heavyweight and TNA World Tag Team championships.
When did TNA start promoting independent shows?
TNA started running independent house shows on March 17, 2006. They would continue to work with United Wrestling Federation and promote independent shows at the same time, until 2007. In 2007, TNA first toured Europe, hosting two shows at Porto and Lisbon in Portugal with APW Wrestling.
What happened to TNA Impact in 2011?
On February 24, 2011, TNA held Impact! tapings at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. On May 3, 2011, Impact! was re-branded Impact Wrestling. On November 7, 2011, TNA revealed that Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) would become TNA’s official developmental territory.