In his latest syndicated column, Alex Marvez talks about TNA’s expansion plans, saying “Besides the planned expansion of its Impact show to two hours every Thursday beginning in September or October, TNA is to run 96 live nontelevised events in 2008 as well as at least eight pay-per-view shows.” The article goes on to talk about the Benoit tragedy, and quotes a TNA spokesperson as saying that the company does indeed have a drug testing policy, which it is reviewing, but due to privacy it will not reveal any test results.
In addition to the above expansion, according to PWInsider.com, TNA intends on holding eight of 2008’s 12 PPVs outside of the Impact Zone.
TNA’s iMPACT! for Thursday, August 2, did a 1.1 cable rating, according to Nielsen Media Research by way of WrestlingObserver.com.
