sources: PWInsider.com, Wrestling Observer Newsletter

— If you recall, a blonde women’s wrestler by the name of Madison Rayne wrestled Awesome Kong on Impact a few weeks ago. TNA has signed her to a contract, so she will be a regular going forward. Rayne wrestled at both Impact tapings this past week. Rayne also wrestles under the name Ashley Lane on the indy circuit. Her real name is Ashley Simmons and she’s been wrestling since 2004.

— TNA officials have confirmed that Stevie Richards is joining the company. Richards is said to be close with Terry Taylor, the company’s Director of Talent Relations.

— TNA has booked the 18,000-seat Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico for a house show on Friday, March 20.

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