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Impact Wrestling Hard To Kill
Hard To Kill is a professional wrestling premium live event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, which is annually held during the month of January. The event was first held in 2020 and has since become one of the promotion's "Big Four" events (along with Impact Wrestling Rebellion, Rebellion, Slammiversary, and Bound for Glory (wrestling pay-per-view), Bound for Glory). History The Hard To Kill (2020), inaugural Hard To Kill event took place on January 12, 2020, at The Factory in Deep Ellum, The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas, where Tessa Blanchard became the first Impact Knockouts, Knockout to win the Impact World Championship by defeating the reigning champion, Sami Callihan, in the main event. Since of April of that year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Impact had to present the majority of its programming from a Behind closed doors (sport), behind closed doors set at Skyway Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The Hard To Kill (2021), second Hard To Kill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (abbreviated as TNA Wrestling or TNA) is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, a Canadian media company owned by businessman Leonard Asper. Founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett in 2002, following the end of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2001, the promotion was initially known as NWA: Total Nonstop Action (NWA-TNA) and was affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) governing body. The promotion dropped the "NWA" brand from its name in 2004, becoming Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. TNA continued to use the NWA NWA World Heavyweight Championship, World Heavyweight and NWA World Tag Team Championship, Tag Team Professional wrestling championship, championships until this agreement ended in 2007; after which, the company would create its own TNA World Championship, World Heavyweight and TNA World Tag Team Championship, World Tag Team cham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship
The TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship is a women's professional wrestling tag team championship owned by the professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). It is contested for mainly by teams consisting of two female wrestlers in TNA, known as the TNA Knockouts; however, the championship was once held by a male. The current champions are Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance in their first reign as a team. The creation of the championship was announced on August 20, 2009, during a backstage segment on TNA's primary television program ''TNA Impact!''. Like most professional wrestling championships, the title is won via the result of a scripted match. Sarita and Taylor Wilde were the inaugural champions. They won a four-week tournament to be crowned the first champions. The longest reigning champions were Eric Young and ODB, who held the titles for a record 478 days before the 2013 deactivation of the titles due to Eric Young being a male tale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doc Gallows
Andrew William Hankinson (born December 22, 1983) is an American professional wrestler. He is performing for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) under the ring name Doc Gallows. He is best known for his three tenures in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Luke Gallows. Hankinson began his career in 2005 and participated in that year's WWE Tough Enough, a contest created by WWE to find new prospects. Despite not winning the competition, he signed a development contract and was assigned to Deep South Wrestling, WWE's farm territory. In 2006, he started a feud with Kane (wrestler), Kane, where Hankinson used Kane's old attire and mask, being called Imposter Kane. They faced each other at Vengeance (2006), Vengeance where Hankinson was victorious. He was repackaged as Festus, a quiet man who turns insane when the bell rings. He teamed with Ray Gordy, Jesse for almost two years before the two were split. Following this, he went on a brief hiatus from television before reappearing a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Brothers (professional Wrestling)
The Good Brothers are an American professional wrestling tag team consisting of Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson. They are well known for their time signed to WWE, where they performed on the SmackDown brand under the team name Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. First put together in 2013 as part of the Bullet Club stable, they worked in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). They also worked as a tag team in the United States for Ring of Honor (ROH) and various promotions on the independent circuit. In NJPW, they are three-time IWGP Tag Team Champions, and the winners of the 2013 World Tag League. In February 2016, the two left NJPW to sign with WWE as Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, where they became two-time Raw Tag Team Champions, and the winners of the WWE Tag Team World Cup. In 2020, the two were released from WWE as part of budget cuts relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and joined Impact Wrestling, upon which the once-informal moniker of the "Good Brothers" became their official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich Swann
Richard Anthony Swann (born February 15, 1991) is an American professional wrestler. he is best known for his tenure in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He is a former Impact World Champion, TNA World Heavyweight Championship (2020–2021), TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Impact X Division Champion, and Impact Digital Media Championship, Impact Digital Media Champion. He also wrestles for Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), where he is a former CZW World Heavyweight Championship, CZW World Heavyweight Champion and currently working for other promotions. Swann is also known for his time in WWE, where he was a former NXT Cruiserweight Championship, WWE Cruiserweight Champion. Additionally, Swann has competed for promotions such as Full Impact Pro, Evolve (professional wrestling), Evolve, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), Chikara (professional wrestling), Chikara, Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), Dragon Gate (wrestling), Dragon Gate and Major League Wrestling (MLW). He is a former RPW Undispu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moose (wrestler)
Quinn O. Ojinnaka (born April 23, 1984), better known by his ring name Moose, is an American professional wrestler and former professional American football, football player. He is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he is the leader of The System (professional wrestling), The System and is the current TNA X Division Champion in his List of TNA X Division Champions, first reign and is a former two time Impact World Champion, TNA World Champion. He also makes appearances in its partner promotion WWE on its NXT (WWE brand), NXT brand. He has also worked for Ring of Honor (ROH), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Pro Wrestling Noah, Evolve Wrestling, and Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW). In 2016, Moose signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) which would later be known as Impact Wrestling. Moose would go on to become a Impact Grand Championship#Reigns, two-time Impact Grand Championship, Impact Grand Champion, one-time TNA World Heavyweight Championship (2020â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Sabin
Joshua Harter (born February 4, 1982), better known by the ring name Chris Sabin, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand. After being trained by Scott D'Amore, Sabin debuted in 2000 for Border City Wrestling, and quickly began competing for numerous other independent promotions. In 2003, Sabin joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, NWA: Total Nonstop Action (NWA-TNA), and quickly won the TNA X Division Championship, which he later unified with the WWA International Cruiserweight Championship. Throughout the next few years, Sabin competed mainly in TNA's X Division, until forming the Motor City Machine Guns with Shelley in mid-2007. Sabin won 14 total championships while with TNA, including one reign as TNA World Heavyweight Champion, a record 10 reigns as TNA X Division Champion, and three reigns as TNA World Tag Team Champion. Sabin is also known for his appearances with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he was a one-time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intergender Match
Intergender wrestling, also known as mixed wrestling, is a type of professional wrestling (staged and choreographed) match between a man and a woman and may also refer to tag team matches with both men and women on each team. History For most of its history, men and women would rarely compete against each other in professional wrestling, as it was deemed to be unfair and unchivalrous. Intergender wrestling was first utilized in the late-1970s/early-1980s by comedian Andy Kaufman. Kaufman participated in several filmed staged matches of this nature and proclaimed himself the "World Intergender Wrestling Champion," issuing an open challenge to any female challenger who could defeat him. This was the beginning of a famous crossover feud between Kaufman and wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler. Cathy Davis sued the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) in 1977 because she was denied a boxing license because she was a woman, and the case was decided in her favor later that y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hard To Kill (2024)
The 2024 Hard To Kill was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). It took place on January 13, 2024, at the Palms Casino Resort in Paradise, Nevada. It was the fifth event under the Hard To Kill chronology, the first event promoted under the TNA name to broadcast live since Bound for Glory in 2016, the first TNA-branded PPV to take place since One Night Only: Rivals in 2017, and the first overall TNA-branded event to be held since the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling Special! in 2020. Twelve matches took place at the event, including three on the Countdown to Hard To Kill pre-show. In the main event, Moose defeated Alex Shelley to win the TNA World Championship. In other prominent matches, Jordynne Grace defeated Trinity to win the TNA Knockouts World Championship, ABC ( Chris Bey and Ace Austin) defeated The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz), Laredo Kid and Mike Bailey, and Grizzled Young Vets ( James Drake and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hard To Kill (2023)
The 2023 Hard To Kill was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Impact Wrestling. It took place on January 13, 2023, at the Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the fourth event under the Hard To Kill chronology. Ten matches took place at the event, including two on the pre-show and one taped as a digital exclusive. In the main event, Mickie James defeated Jordynne Grace to win the Impact Knockouts World Championship in a Title vs. Career match. In other prominent matches, Masha Slamovich defeated Deonna Purrazzo, Killer Kelly, and Taylor Wilde in a four-way match to become the number one contender to the Impact Knockouts World Championship, and Josh Alexander defeated Bully Ray in a Full Metal Mayhem match to retain the Impact World Championship in the opening bout. The event also featured the debut of Santino Marella as the Director of Authority, the return of PCO, special appearances by Raven and Tara, and the return of Frankie Kazarian, annou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nevaeh (wrestler)
Beth Crist (née Vocke; born January 29, 1986) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Nevaeh. She is best known for her time in Impact Wrestling as well as Women of Wrestling (WOW) under the name Hazard. Nevaeh also performing on the independent circuit, most notably for Combat Zone Wrestling. She competes for Shimmer Women Athletes, where she and Ashley Lane aka Madison Rayne were the promotion's inaugural Tag Team Champions, Shine Wrestling, and Women Superstars Uncensored, where she is a former WSU Spirit Champion. Nevaeh is also a former American Luchacore Champ for Rockstar Pro Wrestling in her hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Professional wrestling career Early career (2004–2008) In 2004, Nevaeh wrestled regularly for the Heartland Wrestling Association, facing wrestlers including Hellena Heavenly and Heather Owens. She also made several appearances for Mad-Pro Wrestling, where she managed Matt Stryker. On June 3, 2007, she debuted for Clevelan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessicka Havok
Jessica Cricks (born June 20, 1986) is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Jessicka Havok. She is signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), under the ring name Jessicka, where she is a former three-time TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champion, and was a former one-time TNA Knockouts Champion. She regularly performed for several independent circuit, independent Professional wrestling promotion, promotions, including Shine Wrestling and Women Superstars Uncensored, where she is a former two-time WSU Champion. Professional wrestling career Early career (2004–2009) Cricks debuted in 2004, using the ring name Jessicka Havok. During the first years of her career, she made appearances for Mega Championship Wrestling, Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling, and Ohio Championship Wrestling. Women Superstars Uncensored (2009–2014) Havok debuted in Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU) in 2009, where she formed a tag team with Hailey Hatred. Havok and Hatred won the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
