Through all their legal, financial and ownership turmoil, reports have said TNA would be back in Orlando for television tapings early in 2017. Earlier today (Dec. 21), the company officially confirmed those reports, and provided details about the shows and how to attend.
From January 5 - 12, Impact Wrestling will emanate from thier familiar Universal Studios backlot location - when TNA occupies it, known as the Impact Zone. They will not have a show on Monday the 9th, but are doing multiple tapings on the weekend days (Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th).
This includes a live (on slight delay) episode to kick off 2017 on Jan. 5, and a the live One Night Only pay-per-view (PPV) which was reported on a couple days ago. The company announcement doesn’t specify the PPV date, but they’re usually Fridays (and that’s what PWInsider’s sources told them), so it’s likely Jan. 6.
Admission is free & first come first serve, but you can buy VIP packages which offer priority seating, a chance to meet and get autographs from Impact stars, and more.
Here’s the announcement from TNA:
Orlando! You knew we'd come! All the info you need to join us for our first tapings in 2017 is available NOW!
— TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 21, 2016
HERE: https://t.co/qGvJ5hInTM pic.twitter.com/Lu4gIgHGfc
IMPACT WRESTLING RETURNS TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
JANUARY 5-8 & 10-12 for LIVE TV and PAY-PER-VIEW EVENTSWHAT:
Be part of the adrenaline-pumping action January 5-8 & 10-12 as the Stars and Knockouts of IMPACT WRESTLING return to Soundstage 20 on the backlot at Universal Studios, Florida for seven days of televised events, including the LIVE broadcast of IMPACT WRESTLING on Thursday, January 5, airing at 8/7c on Pop AND the LIVE broadcast of January One Night Only Pay-Per-View!
WHEN:
January 5 – 8
January 10-12Thursday, January 5
Event starts at 7 p.m. ET
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ETFriday, January 6
Event starts at 7 p.m. ET
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ETSaturday, January 7
Matinee
Event starts at 1 p.m. ET
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. ETEvening show
Event starts at 7 p.m. ET
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ETSunday, January 8
Matinee
Event starts at 1 p.m. ET
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. ETEvening show
Event starts at 7 p.m. ET
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ETTuesday, January 10
Event starts at 6 p.m. ET
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ETWednesday, January 11
Event starts at 6 p.m. ET
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ETThursday, January 12
Event starts at 6 p.m. ET
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET*Times are subject to change. Updates on any changes can be found at impactwrestling.com and on all of IMPACT’s social media channels @IMPACTWRESTLING
WHERE:
Soundstage 20, located on the backlot at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando.
TICKETS:
Admission to the event is complimentary.
VIP EXPERIENCE:
A limited number of VIP Experiences are available for $129 at ShopTNA.com
The ultimate VIP Experience includes:
-Priority seating to the LIVE IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast and all other TNA events inside Soundstage 20 at Universal Studios, Florida.
-A special VIP credential
-A commemorative event poster
-A nightly meet-and-greet photo and autograph session with a select IMPACT WRESTLING Star or KnockoutGET YOURS HERE!!!!!
Questions about our VIP experience?
Contact: Amy Zack (azack@tnawrestling.com)
WHO:
IMPACT WRESTLING features a diverse roster of professional athletes and entertainers including Jeff and Matt Hardy, Ethan Carter III (EC3), Bobby Lashley, Drew Galloway, James Storm, The Miracle Mike Bennett, Moose, the best female wrestlers in the world – the TNA Knocknouts – featuring Gail Kim, Maria Kanellis Bennett, and Brandi Rhodes! You’ll also see the likes of TNA’s no limits high-flying X-Division Stars like DJZ.
Excited, or just surprised TNA will live to see another year?