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The music rights issues regarding themes that were pulled from Impact Wrestling last night are said to be that songs that were written for Dale Oliver and according to two sources, a pay issue for that material is at the center of whether TNA had the proper rights to the songs or not. A story making the rounds is that TNA President Billy Corgan informed Pop about the issue (I cannot 100% confirm this to be the case, but have heard it from multiple sources) and TNA production had to spend a few extra hours on last night's episode to make sure it was fit to see air. There were some in the production circle grumbling about Corgan because of the extra work but to be fair, if there wasn't a question about the rights to begin with, no additional editing would have been necessary. If the music returns down the line, that means TNA and Oliver were able to come to terms. We are told that Serg Salinas, Dixie Carter's husband, would be who oversees TNA's musical rights.
While no one has spoken out regarding the lawsuit Billy Corgan filed on 10/12, Jason Powell at www.ProWrestling.net was able to get a statement from Corgan's spokesperson Lissa Druss Christman: "As president, Billy is looking out for the long-term interest of the company, its employees, its talent, as well as its stakeholders and contractors.” All involved in the lawsuit have gone radio silent.
In regard to rumors we have been asked about regarding wrestlers saying they are going to file breach of contract if their pay is late, it's possible that could happen as it was talked about by some at TV last week, but whether anyone actually does remains to be seen. TNA usually pays talents two weeks after they appear on television.
Michael Bennett has been cast as an "unruly redneck" in forthcoming horror film "Anders Manor."
TNA announced the release of a new EC3 t-shirt.
Set for next week's Impact Wrestling on Pop:
*TNA champion Eddie Edwards vs. Cody (Rhodes).
*Moose vs. Bobby Lashley.
*Eli Drake’s “Fact of Life” Show with TNA Grand champion Aron Rex.
*Mike Bennett vs. Mahabali Shera.
*Also appearing are Maria, Allie and Laurel Van Ness.
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