Various: Frankie Kazarian on Online Reaction Over His TNA World Title Victory, Paul Walter Hauser Says He Has Been Approached About Playing Mick Foley In A Biopic, Indies/Misc.

Nov 14, 2025

Frankie Kazarian Comments on Online Reaction Over His TNA World Title Victory

As noted before, Thursday’s live TNA Impact! show at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida featured Frankie Kazarian successfully cashing in his co-owned Call Your Shot trophy and defeating Mike Santana to become the new TNA World Champion.

Following the show, TNA released a digital exclusive backstage video featuring Kazarian giving his thoughts about the negative online reaction towards his title victory.

“All of you sitting at home on your dumpy asses, sending me nothing but hatred. Posting on social media about how angry you are, about how sad you are. I ask, please, please give me more. I bathe in your tears. Be angry with me, be very angry with me. But you know what? Get used to it, because the king has his crown. Frankie Kazarian is the TNA World Champion, and I’m going to be for a long time.”

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Transcript h/t: Fightful.com

Paul Walter Hauser Says He Has Been Approached About Playing Mick Foley In A Biopic

A recent episode of the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast featured actor and indies wrestler Paul Walter Hauser as the guest. One of the topics discussed included Hauser revealing that he has been approached about playing WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley in a potential new wrestling-based biopic.

“I won’t get into details, but I’ve been approached about it, and we’re talking to the producers right now, and we’ve been in discussion for a while. I also got approached to play two other people in the wrestling world in the last couple of months alone. So I’m just kind of like waiting it out to see what what rises to the top. Because movie making is so weird. It might seem like a sure thing, and it goes away, and then sometimes something just pops up out of nowhere. The way we’re talking about it, I want to do a Mick Foley limited series, do like a four to six episode thing, and be able to tell the story a little more fully and not just be like, remember the time you fell off the cage? It’s like, the guy’s done so much more than that. He deserves more respect than that, too.”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Thursday’s live TNA Impact! show at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida featured TNA Wrestling officially announcing the signings of Mila Moore and Jada Stone to the company.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that former WWE, WCW, and TNA writer Vince Russo is currently working on a new book titled Total Nonstop Agony: The Rise and Fall of TNA. This upcoming book reportedly will be focusing on Russo’s time in TNA and is currently scheduled to be released in Summer of 2026 from publisher ECW Press.

WWE reportedly is currently expected to give a big marketing push for Lucha Libre AAA’s upcoming Guerra de Titanes 2025 event on December 20th in Guadalajaro, Mexico, according to PWInsider. Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that WWE officials currently are planning to push this upcoming event for AAA on the level of their recent Worlds Collide broadcasts. Johnson speculated that this likely will mean that the event will be streaming on YouTube.

Major League Wrestling recently announced that next year’s Battle Riot VIII will be taking place on January 29, 2026 at the Heritage Park Events Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that NJPW talent KUSHIDA is currently expected to make regular appearances for MLW starting at next year’s Battle Riot event.

MLW officials reportedly are currently looking at markets in Georgia and Tennessee for events in 2026, according to PWInsider. Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that MLW officials recently condicted site surveys for potential future events in both states.

Coastal Championship Wrestling announced that they have recently signed a new television deal with Championship Television, Inc. and Gray Media, to bring their CCW shows to television audiences across major markets in Florida and regionally throughout the Southeastern United States.

TKO Group announced that they have recently signed a new partnership deal with Polymarket to become the exclusive prediction market partner for UFC and Zuffa Boxing.

In a recent interview with the What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast, Natalya gave her thoughts about Brodie Lee Jr., son of the late Jon Huber, recent training at her and TJ Wilson’s The Dungeon wrestling school. Natalya stated “I love Brodie and I love Nolan. When their dad passed away, I know you were there during that time and that you’ve taken on a role for them that is — when you’re a little boy growing up and you don’t have a dad, I know you’re a very big part of their life. I see it all the time with Brodie because you’re like his North Star. We train with Brodie and by the way, Brodie couldn’t have just come unless he proved himself. I said to Brodie, ‘You’ve got to prove yourself.’ I can’t just let everybody come into our ring unless you show me — Brodie proved himself, he earned his spot. Brodie sent me this text and he’s goes, ‘Nattie, I’m so sorry I can’t come to practice today, Cody’s surprising us and taking us to Disney World.’ TJ said to me like, ‘Cody’s like the busiest guy in the whole company right now.’ At the time, I think we were getting ready to go on a European tour. He goes, ‘Cody is the busiest guy in the world but he’s making time for people in ways.’ You’re showing up for people, especially for Brodie. Losing your dad in such a tragic way at 10 years old — it was very hard for those kids.” Host Cody Rhodes responded praising Natalya for giving Huber’s kids a good spot. Rhodes stated “He found a good spot with you guys. He really did. He’s hardworking and Nolan is such a beautiful kid. They’re good. When I see them there, you’ve sent me the clips, and he’s training so hard and whatever he’s going through, it’s special. Thank you, you’re made that a special place, you know?” Natalya also gave her thoughts about she’s very careful and creates a safe zone for Brodie Lee Jr. at the Dungeon. Natalya stated “It’s a safe zone. I’m really careful with Brodie because he is still just a kid but they’re great kids and we love them.” (Transcript h/t: Fightful.com)

New Japan Pro Wrestling recently announced that next year’s co-promoted NJPW x CMLL Fantasicamania tour will be taking place on February 18-27 in Japan.

DDT Pro Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of NJPW’s Purge Night of Torture event on November 19th in Tokyo, Japan: