Released WWE Star Heading To TNA

Interesting ex-WWE debut set for TNA Hard to Kill this weekend.

AJ Francis TNA
TNA

The former Top Dolla, AJ Francis, will debut his new music video alongside DJ Whoo Kid at this Saturday's TNA Hard to Kill pay-per-view in Paradise, Nevada.

TNA broke the news yesterday:

There is currently no word on whether or not Francis and Whoo Kid's video for 'WE OUT$IDE' will be accompanied by an in-person appearance for the former Hit Row member, who returned to professional wrestling shortly after his WWE non-compete clause expired in December.

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As well as debuting for leading indie group Game Changer Wrestling, Francis has already wrestled for Florida's Coastal Championship Wrestling on 6 January.

Francis was amongst several WWE stars released by the promotion following Endeavor's takeover formally closing in September. He hit the free agent market alongside such names as Shelton Benjamin, Nic Nemeth, and Dana Brooke, leaving behind former Hit Row stablemates Ashante 'Thee' Adonis and B-Fab on WWE SmackDown. Quickly, Francis announced his intentions to return to the ring.

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Hard to Kill will bring IMPACT Wrestling's formal rebranding back to its old monicker, TNA. The promotion is promising a notable surprise for the pay-per-view, though it has dialled back on claims that it'll be amongst the biggest signings in company history. Wise, given this promotion once signed Kurt Angle.

 
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