Various: Trinity on Her Decision to Join Impact, Ted DiBiase Jr. Welfare Criminal Case Update, Indies

Oct 18, 2023

Trinity Comments on Joining Impact Being Her Best Decision Made

A recent episode of the Busted Open Radio podcast featured Trinity as the guest. One of the topics discussed included Trinity’s thoughts on her decision to join Impact Wrestling.

“I feel that. I feel so much of that (power to be authentic in IMPACT Wrestling). I was just piggybacking off what you (Mickie James) said. I feel so much of that in IMPACT and I feel like that’s what I was missing before… The division, the women, the camaraderie there (at IMPACT is why I chose to join the company). A couple of my friends from FCW who I trust and I know who would not (steer me) wrong are there and I knew that I would be surrounded by just a good team of people and great workers and I knew that I would be challenged in IMPACT and I also felt that I would be given that space to figure me out in IMPACT, and I think I made the best decision… I think it couldn’t have worked out better for me anywhere else than here in IMPACT.”

Trinity also gave her thoughts about her upcoming match against Mickie James at Impact’s Bound For Glory 2023 event.

“I feel like this is probably the most important match in my career now at this moment and the only fear that I have is not giving you (Mickie James) my best on that night. So, I love, I respect you so much. I think you truly are one of the greatest. You have been at this and fighting for women’s wrestling and breaking down barriers and walls before I even knew about it, before I even started here and just to be in that ring across from a woman that I respect so much, my fear is just not living up to all that you see in me. So that is the biggest challenge for me, but also, the most exciting match for me and I’m so looking forward to it and I think it’s gonna be a fan favorite. It’s gonna be a favorite of mine and I know we’re gonna kill it.”

Transcript h/t: PostWrestling.com

Ted DiBiase Jr. Welfare Embezzlement Criminal Case Update

As noted before, former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. was charged this past April with several criminal charges by the United States Department of Justice over his involvement in embezzling welfare funds as part of a larger welfare scandal in the State of Mississippi.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that DiBiase Jr. attended a court hearing this past Monday before the Mississippi Southern District Court’s Judge Carlton W. Reeves in regards to the criminal case currently against him based on recent court records.

Johnson reported that DiBiase Jr. is currently scheduled to go on trial on July 16, 2024 with a pre-trial conference scheduled for June 21, 2024.

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Former WWE and indie wrestler Paul London filed a trademark for “Paul London’s Kayfabe Academy” on October 13th for wrestling-related purposes to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Grizzled Young Veterans’ Zack Gibson announced on Twitter that his wife gave birth to a new baby this past Tuesday. Gibson stated “Day 2 (and 3 over 30 HOURS!) of being a free agent … Welcome to the world Robyn 😍“

WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair recently announced that they have partnered with cannabis company Premium Produce for the upcoming launch of their new Immortal by Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair Drip cannabis products for the Nevada market.

In a recent interview with 105.1 FM’s The Breakfast Club radio show, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair stated that a film based on him is currently in production. Flair stated “I know. Guess what? It’s coming down. No [it’s not based on my book]. I can’t tell you any more than that. I just got the word… the writer’s strike is over. I can’t say any more.” (Transcript h/t: Fightful.com)

Ohio Valley Wrestling recently announced that AEW’s Paul Wight will be making an appearance for the company at this Thursday’s OVW TV show in Louisville, Kentucky.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that former Ring of Honor owner Cary Silkin was briefly hospitalized last week.

DDT Pro Wrestling recently announced that their KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Championship will be officially vacated at their Ultimate Party event on November 12th in Tokyo, Japan due to Saki Akai’s upcoming retirement. The titles are currently held by Akai, Yukio Sakaguchi and Hideki Okatani.

In a recent interview with WU Online, Colby Corino confirmed that he is currently under a contract with the National Wrestling Alliance. Corino stated “I couldn’t tell you where I stand with them unfortunately. I don’t think they really wanna talk to me all that much right now. But what I can say is that a few weeks ago, I got to wrestle Rocky Romero and for anyone that’s in the know, Rocky Romero is basically the American ambassador for New Japan. He does a lot of the communication and office stuff between them because he’s very trusted by the Japanese office. When I got my deal, he was one of the people that put his name on me and helped me out. So, when I wrestled him, I was able to apologize to him and I was able to try to make those wrongs right and I made it clear that I’m not trying to get a job because I’m not even sure if I can go there. I’m contracted with NWA. But personally, I felt like I wronged him, and I just needed to man-to-man apologize to him, you know? So hopefully there’s no bad blood but, I’m not sure you’ll see Colby Corino in an NJPW ring any time soon, as much as I would love to see that happen.” (Transcript h/t: PostWrestling.com)

Impact Wrestling announced two new matches for the card of their Turning Point 2023 event on October 27th in Newcastle, England:

Jordynne Grace vs. Dani Luna
Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs. Moose & Brian Myers

ASE Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their December 1st event in Charlotte, North Carolina:

Trish Adora vs. Aja Kong

WrestleCade recently announced one new match for the card of their WrestleCade Supershow 2023 event on November 25th in Winston-Salem, North Carolina:

Andrade El Idolo vs. El Hijo del Vikingo

The National Wrestling Alliance recently announced two new matches for the card of their NWA Samhain event on October 28th in Cleveland, Ohio:

NWA National Heavyweight Championship – Chris Adonis vs. Silas Mason (c)
Ultimate Hardcore Tag Ream War match – Sal The Pal & Gaagz vs. Judias and Max The Impaler