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>From all indications, this past week's Americas X Cup Pay-Per-View was
a tremendous success for both TNA and AAA. Fans who purchased TNA's
first-interpromotional event had nothing but praise for the show, with
everyone talking about the amazing 8-man elimination main event. Kudos
go out to all the TNA and AAA superstars involved, as they put on one
hell of a show. If you didn't see Americas X Cup, make sure you catch
the replay airing all this week on iNDEMAND, DirecTV and TVN. For
complete replay times, CLICK HERE.

Following the 8-man main event, Jerry Lynn was in rough shape. After
receiving a nasty Juvi Driver from Juventud Guerrera, Lynn was
backstage nursing his neck and shoulder and in obvious pain. Lynn was
doing much better when he visited the TNA office this week, although
he was still sore as can be! For photos from the Americas X Cup
Pay-Per-View, CLICK HERE.

Speaking of the success of the Americas X Cup, I hear there's already
talk of another international tournament taking place in TNA in the
near future. We might even get some news as early as this Wednesday
night! Rumor even has it that a THIRD country could be involved in
this even bigger event!

WILL LYNN HAVE TO ANSWER TO JARRETT ON WEDNESDAY?
Jeff Jarrett's warning to Jerry Lynn last week that Team NWA had
better bring home the X Cup "or else" has fueled speculation that Lynn
could be in some deep trouble with Jeff Jarrett this Wednesday night,
February 18! Lynn may have been reinstated by Erik Watts, but the
former NWA Director of Authority is now gone from power - meaning
Jerry Lynn is fair game for Jarrett and crew. To read this Wednesday's
TNA Pay-Per-View preview, CLICK HERE!

SPEAKING OF THE NWA DIRECTOR OF AUTHORITY....
So who will be revealed as the new NWA Director of Authority this
Wednesday night? Names like Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, Harley Race,
Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan have been discussed on the internet, and
even yours truly doesn't know who it is! However, what I do know is
that NWA Security head Don Harris has been instructed to provide extra
security and police at the Asylum this week in preparation for the new
NWA Director of Authority's arrival. More on that in the days to
come...

THE JUGGALO ARMY GROWS
The Insane Clown Posse's Juggalo army of fans continue to be vocal
each week at the Asylum in Nashville and have come out in large
numbers to support TNA. We want to thank all the Juggalos out there
who watch TNA and attend the Asylum events. All have been respectful
at the TNA events and are there for a good and safe time just like
everyone else!

ON THE OTHER HAND...
Rumor has it Glenn Gilberti, David Young and Kid Kash are planning to
sneak into the TNA Asylum early on Wednesday to avoid the Juggalos and
their wrath. Two of Jarrett's crew are set to take on ICP in a
"Juggalo Street Fight" this Wednesday night, and in recent weeks
Gilberti, Young and Kash have been vocal about their dislike of the
ICP and their fans.

PLAYIN' FAIR WITH...JOANIE LAURER?!
The news that Joanie Laurer, formerly known as Chyna in the WWE, would
be Jonny Fairplay's first guest on his new TNA talkshow this Wednesday
night came as big news to many on the internet. Personally, I'm
looking forward to seeing Joanie again, as I worked with her weekly
during my time with the WWF(E). Knowing Laurer, she won't stand for
taking lip from Fairplay - and something tells me "The Worm" will take
a shot or two at the femme fatale superstar. If I were Fairplay - who
has suffered neck and arm injuries in recent weeks thanks to AJ Styles
and Brian Urlacher - I wouldn't risk ending up in a full body cast
this time around courtesy of Joanie!

URLACHER'S APPEARANCE CONTINUES TO MAKE HEADLINES
Speaking of the NFL great, his recent TNA appearance continues to
generate positive press for us. In the next few days, Kevin Northcutt
is scheduled to be interviewed by the FOX Channel in New Orleans about
the incident. Northcutt is from New Orleans and is gearing up to serve
as security for the yearly Mardi Gras festivities.

AJ AND ABYSS ON A COLLISION COURSE?
Without a doubt, the strange saga involving AJ Styles and Abyss will
continue this Wednesday night after a bizarre turn of events made them
NWA World Tag Team Championship partners! It doesn't take a rocket
scientist to figure out these two would rather annihilate each other
than be a team. So the question now is, how will the situation be
resolved? Something tells me that although AJ is the current number
one contender to the NWA World Title, he's got some unfinished
business with Abyss - who nearly ended Styles' career a few weeks back
when he put AJ through a table.

FLORIDA GETS HOOKED ON XPLOSION
If you live in Florida and get The Sunshine Network, TNA's one hour
syndicated Xplosion show is now airing every Friday night! TNA is
excited to be on the Sunshine Network, as we continue to expand each
week into new parts of the country. To check out recent results and
photos from Xplosion, CLICK HERE.

TNA ON DEMAND TO EXPAND!
In recent months, the reaction to the TNA On Demand service has been
tremendous, and we plan to expand the service in the next few weeks
here on NWATNA.com. In addition to a new batch of TNA Pay-Per-Views
for online viewing, we'll also be launching some new features
including a free monthly "Best of" (debuting with AJ Styles) as well
as a "Match of the Week" offering. Also be on the lookout for an
upcoming TNA On Demand commercial airing on Xplosion! To become a
member of TNA On Demand and watch Pay-Per-Views on your computer,
CLICK HERE!

That's it for this week - enjoy Wednesday night's broadcast!
Bill Banks


--- Internet Rex 2.29