Shad Gaspard Update, TNA Lockdown Tickets, McMahon Issues, More
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
TNA has issued the following release earlier this evening: TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW FOR "TNA LOCKDOWN 2010" HULK HOGAN, TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION AJ STYLES, RIC FLAIR, KURT ANGLE AND MORE HEADLINE THE MOST DANGEROUS PAY-PER-VIEW IN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING! TNA Wrestling returns to St. Louis, one of America's most famous wrestling cities for Lockdown 2010. The annual pay-per-view extravaganza is scheduled for Sunday night, April 18, at the Family Arena in suburban St. Charles. TNA Wrestling and Hulk Hogan lead the invasion of TNA Superstars including the reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Ric Flair, along with Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Mick Foley, Samoa Joe, Team 3D, Mr. Anderson, "The Pope" D' Angelo Dinero and more. "St. Louis is one of America's top cities for professional wrestling, with its tradition of classic wrestling at The Chase and the Kiel Auditorium dating back 50 years. So it's no surprise that we're returning there for Lockdown 2010," said TNA President Dixie Carter. "TNA Lockdown 2010" will be TNA's second pay-per-view to originate from this venue. "TNA Lockdown 2007" was also held at the Family Arena in St. Charles. TNA will also be holding "TNA Fan InterAction" on Saturday, April 17, where fans will get a chance to meet many of the TNA Superstars for autographs, photos and more. In addition, TNA will be offering a limited number of travel packages for the Lockdown weekend. (visit www.TNAWRESTLING.com for further details) Tickets for "TNA Lockdown" go on sale TOMORROW, February 26, at Metrotix.com, the Family Arena box office or charge by phone at 314-534-1111.
The Connecticut Post is advertising a major story for this Sunday on the federal government's examination of the steroid issue in pro wrestling. They relate it to the Linda McMahon seneate campaign. Not good news for Linda unless they are fair in their story.
The Shad Gaspard interview is apparently on tape which is not good news according to the interviewer. They also claim they edited a lot of nasty stuff out and that it was tame compared to what it could have been. Also, the article running had nothing to do with the Conan role and that line was added later. For those unaware, Gaspard did not end up getting the Conan villain role for 'Ufaka'. Bob Sapp actually got it.