Cody Rhodes Vs Kurt Angle II Announced, WWE Announces Slam Crate, TNA Impact Viewership

This week’s episode of TNA Impact on POP TV drew 317,000 viewers according to Show Buzz Daily, down from the 350,000 viewers who tuned into last week’s show.

Cody Rhodes is set to face off against Kurt Angle for the first time ever at NEW’s Wrestling Under The Stars event on August 27th in Wappingers Falls, NY, but it won’t be the last time Cody faces Kurt this year.

Cody announced on Twitter that he will he facing off against Kurt Angle once again at the WCPW event in Manchester on October 8th.

You can check out the announcement below.

WWE has announced that they’ve partnered with Loot Crate to create Slam Crate. You can get the full details below.

“Loot Crate and WWE Introduce “The First” WWE Slam Crate

New Bi-Monthly Crate Provides Fans with Exclusive and Authentic WWE products and content

August 5, 2016, Los Angeles, CA —Loot Crate, the leading fan-based commerce and community platform, today in partnership with WWE, announced the WWE Slam Crate, a bi-monthly mystery subscription crate to deliver exclusive products and content that surprises and delights fans. Each crate will feature authentic items including WWE apparel, and other collectibles that won’t be found anywhere else.

“Through our partnership with WWE, Loot Crate is furthering its commitment to serving all genres in the world of fandom,” said Chris David, CEO, Loot Crate. “We’re very excited about partnering with WWE to create the best products and experience that will bring fans closer to the Superstars they love.”

To celebrate the crate’s debut, the first month’s theme will be “The First”, and celebrate a few of the iconic “firsts” in WWE history.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Loot Crate to engage with our global fan base in new ways and provide them with exciting experiences year-round,” said Casey Collins, WWE Executive Vice President, Consumer Products. “The WWE Slam Crate is perfect for our fans who crave exclusive content and products.”

Over the past 12 months, Loot Crate’s product offerings have dramatically expanded as the company has increasingly focused on connecting fans with the brands that they are passionate about. As part of the Loot Crate subscription, Looters and fans alike have access to exclusive products that authentically represent their favorite characters and universes every month. Crates feature items that will never be available again—all at a great value.”