5. Alberto Del Rio Becomes Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion, “TNA” Is Dead
Former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio made his debut for Impact Wrestling at last night’s TV tapings. He wrestled under his “Alberto El Patron” name and defeated Lashley in the main event to capture the Impact Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship.
Scoop #55: Hebner and Stiffler fighting over who the champion is, Earl out to settle this pic.twitter.com/FKKtYKR0Dg
— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) March 3, 2017
Scoop #56: Bruce Prichard and other Impact officials out to try and figure this out pic.twitter.com/RW4Pq7QIzF
— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) March 3, 2017
Scoop #57: Alberto is leaving with the belt pic.twitter.com/Edl7gkWP78
— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) March 3, 2017
Earlier at the tapings, Bruce Prichard came out and announced that “TNA” is dead and the promotion will now be known as “Impact Wrestling”. Below is the new logo:
Impact Wrestling New Logo 2017
