There has been more grumbling than usual amongst the female performers of TNA over the pay discrepancy between them and their male wrestler counterparts. Reportedly, they talked amongst themselves early last week of getting all the women together to demand a raise from management. However, the three-day television tapings in Orlando concluded without confrontation.
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Lacey Von Erich announced on her Facebook account over the weekend that she is involved in a custody dispute over her four-year-old son, Daniel, and that her hectic wrestling schedule may be damaging to her case. She is hopeful everything will be resolved without her having to leave the industry. In an update on the situation, TNA officials are permitting Von Erich to work less dates while she works things out. The father of her son, who is her ex-boyfriend, is claiming she is an unfit mother. Reportedly, he showed footage of her stripping on iMPACT! last month to a judge to further his case for custody of the child.
Posted By: DakotaAccording to several sources within TNA, the rumored talent cuts that the company plans to make has reportedly “frazzled” the roster and is said to have some wrestlers very worried.
Here is a more detailed break down of what TNA plans to do, according to several sources I spoke with today:
As of right now, TNA is reportedly looking at the possibility of restructuring/renegotiating some of the contracts of roster members with guaranteed deals. Talents who are under guaranteed deals receive a certain amount of money, which is guaranteed to them, no matter how many dates they may or may not work. However, TNA is beginning the process of asking several guaranteed contract talents to take pay cuts as the company is trying to cut down on its expenses.
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TNA Knockout Tag Team Champion Lacey Von Erich announced on her Facebook account that she is currently involved in a custody battle over her son, Daniel. She noted she may consider quitting wrestling over the ordeal.
“I just found out my son’s father is trying to take him away from me. I can’t stop crying,” Von Erich wrote on Friday. “My schedule has been so hectic he might win. I hope I don’t have to quit wrestling. Who knows a good family attorney in California? I need help…”
She posted a follow-up on the situation yesterday:
“Thank you for everyone’s support on my custody matter with my son! I have the best fans in the world! I have my beautiful son today and I’m talking to an attorney. Also I’ve worked out a better schedule with TNA. I’m lucky to have such a family oriented company that works with me! Love ya’ll!”
Posted By: DakotaCareer vs. Title Match: Tara vs. Madison Rayne
We get some hype for the next match before Tara makes her way out to the ring, with her career on the line. Out next is the TNA Knockouts Champion Madison Rayne with Velvet Sky and Lacey Von Erich at her side.
Rayne actually tells TBP to go to the back, that she’s got this. Tara attacks from behind sending Rayne out to the ramp, but Rayne fights right back, sending Tara into the ring. In the ring, Rayne hits a running knee and locks in a submission, but Tara fights right out of it. Tara crawls to the outside, and Rayne stomps on her arm. Rayne goes to the apron and Tara sweeps her leg out from under her. Tara sends Rayne face first into the ring apron before rolling her back into the ring and getting a quick near fall. Tara argues with the ref, and it allows Rayne to get a couple of quick roll ups on Tara. Rayne goes for pin after pin before just hitting a big clothesline. Tara begs off before hitting a face buster and backing Rayne into the corner. Tara sends Rayne across the ring by her hair.
Tara hits a suplex and floats right over into a guillotine choke that turns into a front face lock, but Madison fights out of it and kicks Tara away. Rayne starts to fight back and takes Tara off her feet with a couple of big right hands before kicking Tara in the side of the head. Rayne gets caught with a short arm clothesline from Tara, and Tara tries for the widow’s peak, but Madison fights out of it. Tara goes for the widow’s peak again, but Rayne rolls out to the floor.
Tara sends Rayne back into the ring where she goes right for a big slam. Tara goes to the top rope and hits a big moonsault, going right for the pin. Rayne kicks out at two and Tara looks like she’s losing it. Tara kicks away at Rayne and goes right back to the top rope. Another moonsault, but Rayne rolls out of the way. Rayne hits a crazy neckbreaker on her shin, and she goes for the pin, getting the three count.
Winner: Madison Rayne
- After the match, Rayne celebrates with her title on the way up the ramp, as Tara comes to the realization that her time in TNA is over. Thank you Tara chants from the crowd. Tara gets choked up before going over and grabbing her pet tarantula and showing it off for the crowd. Security comes out and apparently they are there to escort Tara to the back. She goes, while getting lots of love from the crowd
Posted By: DakotaThere has been talk of Lacey Von Erich leaving “The Beautiful People” and turning babyface.
On a person thought, I think that Lacey could be TNA’s top babyface. Since loosing Gail Kim to WWE and Tara’s contract status unknown, Lacey could have a huge advantage. Lacey, is one of the tallest in the knockout locker room, so TNA might take that and put it in a story line. Guess well have to see! BTW! Make sure you tune in to TNA tonight as they return to Thursday nights @ 9pm
Posted By: DakotaStarting Thursday May 13, 2010, TNA will move back to Thursday nights @ 9pm est! Make sure you tune in to the show to see more of the Beautiful People dominate the TNA knockout locker room. Possibly sir up some more drama in the class room!
Posted By: DakotaAs you can tell, the site is converting in to wordpress. It makes it all look more HQ and all. So, I’m going to take time to build up the site, get more stuff posted and the fully launch this version of the site!
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