According to a source within TNA, the company could be losing their home arena at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL (dubbed the "Impact Zone") as a direct result of a possible lawsuit from former Knockouts wrestler Shannon "Daffney" Spruill.
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For those that are not familiar with the lawsuit, Daffney recently filed a Workers' Comp claim against TNA because the company did not cover her medical bills, despite the fact that the injuries were sustained in a TNA ring during her two-year stint there. TNA promised Daffney they would cover her medical bills, only to become standoff-ish when she would bring the subject up to management.
While Daffney's claim is being filed, there is a strong possibility that if TNA does not comply, the company, along with the "Impact Zone" owners Universal Studios, may be named in a liability lawsuit.
"It is one thing for TNA to get sued, but when it becomes Universal's problem, they may just say 'To hell with TNA," says one TNA employee. " [TNA is] too much of a liability [to Universal] if that happens.'"
Considering Daffney had been seriously injured in a TNA ring at the "Impact Zone," she would have the grounds to sue the wrestling promotion and the venue owners if she does not get what she wants--and deserves.
Based on this latest development, many within the company are in panic-mode, although some TNA wrestlers claim those in power are still too clueless to realize the potentially serious ramifications of this issue.
One TNA insider joked that while TNA will not go bankrupt anytime soon, the company does need to stop delaying payments to wrestlers and office employees--especially since the owners are an energy company.
The insider also joked saying that TNA fans miraculously survived the Southern storms during an Alabama house show. The reason? No one was there.
As for how this would effect the Impact television show, it is said that this potential lawsuit would dampen TNA's rebranding efforts. Sources say that Spike TV's (Impact's TV home) new regime wants to broaden the network's male-centric demographic, thus putting more emphasis on shows like "Coal."
TNA Impact is safe for now, given the show's consistent viewership. The show's venue is not safe.
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Wow this is shocking news but it is a doubtful story. Does Daffney have a claim? Yes. Will the impact zone close? No I don't see it happening but either way TNA is safe from being canned.
What are you thoughts?