TNA iMPACT! Rating Is In, Elijah Burke/SoCal Val Kissing Pics, More

Last night's edition of TNA iMPACT! scored a 1.2 cable rating, the same as last week.

At this past Sunday's Final Resolution pay-per-view, Curry Man was one of the four participants in the "Feast or Fired" match (along with Jay Lethal, and both members of LAX, Homicide and Hernandez) to collect a briefcase. During Thursday night's edition of iMPACT!, it was revealed that the briefcase contained a pink slip, meaning the termination of his contract with TNA. Curry Man was then escorted out of the building. They played a highlight reel in honor of Curry Man. At the conclusion of the video, they put up a message reading: "Curry Man, 2008-2008 We Barely Knew Thee." In case you missed it, you can see the video at TNAWrestling.com. TNA issued a statement wishing Curry Man well in his future endeavors, "which will likely include a return to his homeland of Japan."

Recently released WWE star Elijah Burke was seen making out with TNA Knockout SoCal Val at a wrestling convention over the weekend. He has photos of himself kissing Val on his MySpace page, and even has one as his front page photo. Burke commented on his relationship with the TNA Knockout in a blog post: The Truth of My Relationship w/So Cal Val Well, since some of you have heard, asked or seen the pics in the tagged photos section (and who knows where else), I have only this to say," I Love Val, she is my friend, and whatever happened between her and I, will stay between us." ~ Pope has Spoken!..