More on WWE’s Interest in Paige VanZant
As we noted last night, WWE is interested in potentially featuring one or more UFC stars in a segment at SummerSlam this year, as part of the deal which allows Brock Lesnar to fight at UFC 200. One of the rumored UFC names WWE is considering is Paige VanZant, and representatives for the UFC star confirmed to FOX Sports that WWE officials recently reached out about booking her “in some capacity” at SummerSlam in August.
Preview for Tonight’s Final Impact Wrestling Before Slammiversary
Tonight’s edition of Impact Wrestling is the final broadcast before this Sunday night’s TNA Slammiversary PPV, and the following matches have been taped:
-Sienna vs. Madison Rayne in a #1 contender’s match
-Eddie Edwards vs. TNA X Division Champion Trevor Lee
-Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett vs. Gail Kim and Ethan Carter III
-Matt Hardy vs. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Drew Galloway
How Did TNA Do in the World Cup?
In related news, TNA participated in the 2016 AAA Lucha Libre World Cup, and was eliminated in the quarter finals by Team Mexico International. The tournament was won by Team Lucha Underground after they defeated Team AAA in the finals, and below are some behind-the-scenes videos of the women of TNA who participated in the tournament:
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