A first-time ever matchup has been announced for TNA Wrestling's television tapings in Philadelphia.
Nic Nemeth vs. Alex Shelley will take place when TNA tapes TV at Philly's 2300 Arena this Friday. TNA is holding tapings at the venue on both Friday (March 22) and Saturday (March 23). Matches from the shows will air on future episodes of Impact.
TNA is billing this as a "generational clash" between Nemeth and Shelley.
Formerly known as Dolph Ziggler in WWE, Nemeth debuted for TNA at Hard to Kill this January. He's challenging Moose for the TNA World Championship at next month's Rebellion pay-per-view.
Shelley lost the TNA World Championship to Moose at Hard to Kill.
PWInsider reports that the belief is Shelley and Chris Sabin's current contracts with TNA Wrestling are set to expire soon, "possibly as soon as the end of March."
Shelley & Sabin are teaming together against TNA Tag Team Champions Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers at this Saturday's TNA taping. Edwards & Myers have a title defense against Mike Bailey & Trent Seven scheduled for Rebellion.
Here's everything that's been announced for the Philadelphia tapings so far:
Friday (March 22) --
- Nic Nemeth vs. Alex Shelley
- Josh Alexander vs. Tracy Williams
Saturday, (March 23) --
- TNA Tag Team Champions Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
- Ash By Elegance vs. Xia Brookside
- Monster's Ball match: PCO vs. Kon
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