For the past seven years, TNA has brought its unique brand of action to the United Kingdom in what is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the companys calendar. From what started as a small tour in places like Brentwood, Essex and Coventry, the annual tour has blossomed into a block of TV tapings in major arenas across the UK that both thrill TNAs loyal UK following and make great looking television shows. For 2016, TNA have announced that theyre going back to their roots with Maximum Impact 8, billed as the most fan friendly tour of all time, where backstage passes and other treats will be up for grabs for the loudest fans in each arena. As well as this, TNA have promised family friendly event timings, which one would presume means an earlier start and finish times, as well as a ticket pricing structure suitable for all budgets. Ticket prices start at £17.50 (£20 for London) plus venue fees, all the way up to VIP Experience packages. The new ticket price, along with the fact that TNA airs in the UK on free-to-air television, should mean that each venue is packed to the rafters with a buzzing atmosphere. TNA President Dixie Carter said: The energy and passion of the crowds on the 2015 UK Tour earlier this year was off the charts. In direct response to talking with the fans about what they loved and how we could take their experience to another level when we come back to Manchester, Birmingham and London in January 2016, we will be making some exciting changes on the next tour. From more events leading up to the Tour to special ticket prices, to a brand new, unparalleled access VIP Experience and more, we are excited to make Maximum Impact 8 the biggest and best UK Tour yet. Names announced for the tour so far include current TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, Lashley, Matt Hardy, Eric Young, James Storm, Bobby Roode, Ethan Carter III (EC3), Rockstar Spud, who brought the house down at the last tour with an epic encounter with EC3 and a shock X Division title win, Knockouts Taryn Terrell and Brooke, plus Robbie E, and native Brits Bram and British Bootcamp 2 winner Mark Andrews. Many more top TNA Superstars and Knockouts will be announced in the coming months. Tickets go on sale this Friday (29th May) at 10am, and fans who order tickets before Sunday 7th June will be receive a code for a 25% discount on full price TNA merchandise at www.tnaeurostore.com. Maximum Impact 8 Tour tickets and VIP experiences will be available via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk or direct from the tour venues. More information will be on www.facebook.com/tnawrestlinguk Full details of the UK events are: Friday 29 January 2016 Manchester Arena www.eventim.co.uk Saturday 30 January 2016 London The SSE Arena Wembley www.axs.com Sunday 31 January 2016 Birmingham Barclaycard Arena www.theticketfactory.com
Dean Ayass is a well known name to British wrestling fans. A commentator, manager, booker and ring announcer who has been involved in the business since 1993, Dean's insight into the business is second to none.
