A while back, we reported that Christian Cage’s TNA contract was about to expire and he might leave TNA Wrestling and head over to the WWE. Well, there’s been more evidence that Christian Cage is indeed on his way out of TNA.

Sources say he will most likely be heading back to WWE in the next few months, as they’re going to offer the best deal for his family. Cage apparently has informed Dixie Carter and Jeff Jarrett that it’s in his best interest to consider WWE’s offer.

*Spoilers* Hit the Jump for the results of Christian Cage’s Future Match

And TNA is taking the safe bet in this situation as Christian Cage was left in a bad situation at the taping of Next Thursday’s show. Mafia without Sting comes to the ring and Kurt Angle calls out Christian Cage. Angle asks Christian where’s the suit they gave him. He talks about commitment and says he is questioning Cage’s commitment since he heard that when Cage’s TNA deal is up, he’s jumping to WWE. Angle says this isn’t a welcoming party but in fact a goodbye party. As they all attack Cage and lay him out, they go about posing over him.

Is this the end of Christian Cage at TNA? We’ll just have to wait and see.

Ladies and Gentlemen, help us in welcoming to The WWE, Gail Kim. Gail Kim was reportedly backstage at Monday’s Raw taping in Tampa and was introduced as the newest addition to the Diva roster.

For those not up on her story, Gail Kim left TNA when the two sides were unable to work out a new contract arrangement.

There’s no word yet on which brand Kim will work for in WWE, or even when she’s going to start for that matter. But Welcome Back Gail!

In yet another interview with SLAM Wrestling, this time with Kurt Angle instead of Angelina Love, Angle offered up his view on TNA’s status in the community. Kurt Angle however was openly critical of TNA and how they are “going overboard” on the number of gimmick matches the company holds. “I believe pay-per-view matches should be straight up, one-on-one,” Angle said. “One on one, or tag on tag, nobody else involved, no run-ins, no gimmicks. I feel TNA sometimes thinks we’re being innovative by having matches that are gimmicks.”

Angle then gives us a few examples. “Like on one pay-per-view, we had a cage match with weapons, and a Last Man Standing match, and a New Jersey Street Fight. We don’t need to have gimmick matches. We have the talent to have great wrestling matches. That’s why we are different than WWE. We have amazing wrestlers that can put on incredible matches.”

Angle believes TNA will one day be on the same level as WWE. “But within four to six years, we will be comparable to them as far as ratings. As far as value of the company, we’re getting there. If, God forbid, Jeff and Mrs. Carter wanted to sell the company right now, it’s worth a lot of money. I think eventually the company will be almost every bit as valuable as WWE.”

Angle also talks about differences between WWE & TNA, TNA’s growth, and more. All in all, it’s actually a really good interview which can be read in its entirety here.

That’s right, TNA Knockout babe Angel Williams – a.k.a Angelina Love, recently spoke to Slam Wrestling in Canada to promote this Sunday’s No Surrender PPV. You can read the entire thing at their site. But you can catch the highlights from the article after the jump:

What makes TNA Knockouts different from WWE Divas: Everybody has their own different look, and that means you’re going to see different things each week. We can all wrestle, which is a huge difference between the (WWE) Divas and the Knockouts. When I got signed by the competition, I had my hair all braided and I was told to take them out, it was too different of a look. I asked, ‘Do they not want something different, or do they want twenty of the same girl?’, and I was told twenty of the same girl. I became Random Blonde 14, and it really didn’t mean much.

About the TNA roster: The X Division (are) all young with very bright futures ahead of them — (Styles) can do anything in the ring … I think everybody would put him at the top of their list. I think all of them are up-and-comers and can really change women’s wrestling from what it’s been for a while to what it should be.”

Current status of TNA: Getting Spike TV was a huge move. And I’m really glad that they’re doing more house shows and travelling for pay-per-views, because the Orlando crowd (where TNA tapes their weekly television) is spoiled.

If you aren’t up on your TNA wrestlers, that would explain why you don’t know who Angelina Love is. And if you’re interested in getting to know the girl, we’ve thrown in one more pic to help. For the full story, head over to Slam Wrestling.

Angelina Love

In what gives our previously published rumor a little more clout, The Baltimore Sun has interviewed Kevin Nash about his future in wrestling, whether it be in TNA or WWE.

According to The Sun, Nash has privately said that he is actually “planning” to go to WWE, wrestle a year or two, and then retire. Kevin Eck did another big interview with Nash a few months ago and was on hand for his appearance at a Maryland Championship Wrestling show last month. Nash’s TNA contract is set to expire before the end of October and it is unknown if WWE is interested in bringing him back as a performer.

On the plus side for Nash, he is good friends with Triple H & Shawn Michaels, and is still reportedly on good terms with Vince McMahon. Even though WWE officials told their employees to stay away from people employed to TNA during WrestleMania weekend, Kevin Nash was invited to watch the event in McMahon’s private luxury suite at the Citrus Bowl.

The speculation within TNA is that Kevin Nash and Christian Cage only have about a 50/50 chance of wanting to re-sign their contracts. And what would they do if they don’t want to wrestle with TNA anymore? Well its dependent on how badly the WWE wants them. That’s right. The WWE.

Kevin Nash (a.k.a. Big Sexy) has hinted to TNA that WWE wants him to return in a short-term role as a bodyguard for Shawn Michaels to counteract Lance Cade. From what he’s said before, Nash’s preference is TNA because of the limited in-ring work he has to do and their schedule is more flexible compared to the full-time schedule he would have to work in the WWE.

Christian Cage received heat when he departed from WWE, but one source said that it’s “water under the bridge” within WWE. The feeling is that Christian will fit in perfect if he returns since his body type will now be accepted because of the lack of muscular physique in WWE due to the drug testing, which wasn’t the case in the past despite his in good in-ring work and promos.

For those of you who have been following wrestling for a while, you will recognize the image above. But for those who wonder why TNA has a crazy barb-wired smiley face on their website, allow us to explain. Back when the WWE was called the WWF, Wrestling legend Mick Foley wrestled under the name Mankind and Cactus Jack. Mankind fought with and against with all the big names: The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and The Rock just to name a few.

Well after playing inside the ring, Mick Foley turned to announcing since Blacklash when he replaced Jonathan Coachman. But all that’s set to change now. As of September 1, 2008 Mick Foley’s contract with WWE has expired and being fed up with the organization, Foley has turned his talents towards the other circus in town, TNA.

In a statement from Mick Foley himself, he wrote about leaving WWE, his future with TNA Wrestling and other opportunities:

As of today, I am a free agent in the world of professional wrestling. I will always begrateful to WWE for affording me so many incredible opportunities over the pastthirteen years, but feel the time is right to pursue other endeavors.

Mick Foley is available for booking through The Gillespie Agency. Formore information contact Elaine Gillespie (elaine@GillespieTalent.com) or Nola Armstrong (nola@GillespieTalent.com).

And today, the WWE has responded with:
“Three-time WWE Champion Mick Foley allowed his contract with WWE to expire on August 31, 2008. WWE and Foley have mutually agreed to sever business ties at this time as the former Smackdown announcer pursues other options.”

TNA’s website features this smiley face wrapped in barbed wire with the slogan: “Have A Nice Day,” written next to it – of course both being Mick Foley’s trademarks.

Ok, so here’s an interesting story. It started with this on WWE.com
Flair and WWE Part Ways
Written: August 3, 2008

WWE and Hall of Famer Ric Flair have mutually agreed to contractually part ways. After an extraordinary career Ric has chosen to pursue opportunities outside of WWE.


Then we started to hear reports claiming that Ric Flair is going through some personal problems, but we’ve got no confirmation on what the problems actually are.

In Charlotte, NC last night Ric Flair discussed his upcoming appearance at the NWA Legends convention. And the neat part is now that Ric Flair and World Wrestling Entertainment have parted ways, the door is now open for TNA to step in and grab Flair. His WWE release does have the 90 day clause so unless things change, he will not be able to do certain bookings until the 90 days are up.

And the story continues with Ric Flair releasing the following statement:

“WWE and I parted on the best of terms. This gives me the chance to pursue new opportunities…corporate speaking engagements, product sponsorships, autograph shows for my loyal fans (who made me what I am today) and film and television roles. My agent and I are very excited about what the future holds!”

Wrestling promoters interesting in booking Flair should contact his agent, Elaine Gillespie. She also coordinates bookings for “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as well as SmackDown announcer Mick Foley. Here is her contact information and e-mail address for promoters interesting in booking the one and only Ric Flair.

ELAINE GILLESPIE
THE GILLESPIE AGENCY, INC.
Advertising/Media/Public Relations
Booking for Wrestling Legends Mick Foley, Roddy Piper and Ric Flair
3007 Millwood Avenue Columbia, SC 2920
803-779-2126 BookRic@thegillespieagency.com

Her agent has also set up a page on Facebook.com for him, so that will be his “official website.” His agent plans on posting his event schedule on the page. You can reach Flair’s Facebook page at this link. You can also find the page by typing in “Ric Flair, The Nature Boy”.

TNA has issued the following statement on their website:

A TRAGIC ACCIDENT FOLLOWING TNA’S SLAMMIVERSARY

A tragic accident following TNA’s “Slammiversary” Pay-Per-View event at the Desoto County Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi, resulted in the death of an employee of a TNA independent production contractor.

The accident occurred following the conclusion of the event as technical crews worked to disassemble the TNA set. Currently, TNA is working in cooperation with local authorities to investigate the details surrounding the accident.

TNA is deeply saddened by this tragedy. We ask our fans across the world to join us as our thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of loss. TNA was scheduled to have a meeting with their roster and staff regarding the incident prior to tonight’s Impact taping.

Our hopes go out to the family for such a loss.

For those excited about this Sunday’s Slammiversary PPV in Southaven, Mississippi, here is TNA’s full match lineup:

King of the Mountain TNA World Title Match
Special Enforcer: Kevin Nash
Samoa Joe(c) vs Robert Roode, Booker T, Christian Cage and Rhino

AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle

TNA X-Division Championship Match:
- Petey Williams(c) vs Kaz

TNA Knockout Championship Match
- Awesome Kong with an open challenge

TNA Tag Team Championship Match
- LAX(c) vs Team 3D

A Match Made in Heaven:
- “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal marries Socal Val with appearances by American Idol’s Ace Young, George Steel, Koko B. Ware, Jake Roberts and Kamala

- Gail Kim & ODB & Roxxi vs. The Beautiful People.

Not that we promote gambling, but Place your bets….