Details Behind Dixie Carter's Speech On Impact, The "Black Machismo Invitational"

source: PWInsider.com

— As seen during the start of the Thursday’s iMPACT! broadcast, TNA President Dixie Carter addressed the talent roster by noting the numerous changes made in recent weeks by the company. For those wondering, it was a legitimate speech and not something put together to further storylines. Furthermore, her comments were her own and not at all scripted.

A number of wrestlers have been creatively frustrated in recent weeks and it is believed that this was her way of showing who’s in control.

— On Thursday’s iMPACT!, Jay Lethal cut a backstage promo announcing the beginning of the “Black Machismo Invitational,” which will see him compete a different “legend” each week. TNA plans on bringing in stars from the 1980s for Lethal to compete against.

— Last night’s TNA live event in Murray, Kentucky drew approximately 400 to 500 fans. The show saw AJ Styles retain his TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Samoa Joe.

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