New championship tournament begins on Impact after Slammiversary announcement
Summary
– TNA revealed the full bracket for the first Knockouts Television Championship tournament
– The tournament will air over the coming weeks on Thursday night Impact
– One mystery TNA signee remains listed as part of the right side of the bracket
TNA’s newest Knockouts championship now has a tournament field.
After introducing the Knockouts Television Championship at Slammiversary, TNA revealed the full bracket on Instagram. The tournament will unfold over the next several weeks on Thursday night Impact.
Fans in Albany will get the first look at the action during this week’s tapings. TNA also promoted tickets for the shows while confirming that the title chase is officially underway.
“BREAKING: The full bracket for the Knockouts Television Title tournament has been revealed – the tournament will play out over the coming weeks every Thursday on #TNAiMPACT and you can see the action first in Albany this Wednesday and Thursday! Get tickets at Tixr.com!”
The left side of the bracket features Indi Hartwell, Vicki Venuto, Harley Hudson, Thea Hail, Elayna Black, Wendy Choo, M By Elegance, and Rosemary. That group brings a mix of established names, newer faces, and outside intrigue.
The right side includes Alisha Edwards, Jody Threat, Gabby Forza, Mara Sadè, Tasha Steelz, Heather By Elegance, and Allie. There is also one mystery spot listed as a “TNA Signee.”
That mystery name gives the tournament another hook. TNA is clearly holding back at least one reveal as the company builds toward crowning the first champion.
Traci Brooks introduced the championship during the Countdown to Slammiversary pre-show. Brooks praised the Knockouts Division’s history before announcing that a 16-woman tournament would determine the first titleholder.
The belt will be defended exclusively on Impact, making it a true television championship. That gives the Knockouts Division another weekly prize and a stronger reason to feature more women every Thursday.
Now the bracket is set, the field is loaded, and one mystery entrant is still waiting. TNA’s race to crown the first Knockouts Television Champion has officially begun.
