Below are a couple of top news stories of the day, featuring AJ Styles and TNA.
• AJ Styles’ X Account Hacked, Controversial Tweets Made About Jordynne Grace & Logan Paul (Photos)
AJ Styles’ X account was hacked after someone stole his SIM card.
In a video posted to Instagram, the former WWE Champion explained that he couldn’t access his X account and only saw what was happening by checking it on his wife’s phone. He also said the attack may have started with a SIM swap involving his phone carrier.
“My Twitter/X… has been hacked,” Styles said. “If you didn’t know, it’s some crazy stuff. I was able to pull it up on my wife’s phone, because I’m unable to get into my Twitter account. They stole my SIM card, somebody allowed that at AT&T, but I got another guy working on it… some idiot, some moron, stole my phone and was able to hack Twitter.”
The situation came to light after the account began posting controversial content. The hackers later identified themselves through the account. Based on Styles’ comments, it appears he was the victim of a SIM swap scam, where attackers gain control of a phone number to bypass security and take over accounts.
The tweets have been deleted, but below are some screenshots:
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• TNA’s Strict New Rule Revealed
TNA Wrestling is making a major change to its in-ring presentation by cutting down on blood.
According to PWInsider, blading is no longer allowed in TNA. While accidental blood, such as a bloody nose or cut from a strike, will still be allowed, the company is moving away from intentional or heavy bleeding during matches:
“Excessive blood and blading will not be permissible by the promotion. In the case of hardway blood or something like a bloody nose or mouth, blood will be allowed and it was noted that it’s understandable that sometimes, blood will be a result of contact in the ring. But purposeful, heavy bloodletting is a thing of the past in the promotion.”
The change is reportedly being made with both performer safety and business relationships in mind. TNA wants to prioritize wrestler health and also remain appealing to current and future media partners and advertisers.
Despite this new direction, an upcoming episode of ‘TNA iMPACT!’ will feature a dog collar match between Steve Maclin and Eric Young that contains heavy blood. The match was taped prior to the change taking effect.
