On February 14, TNA’s Thursday Night Impact was recorded at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee. The episode features a notable Guitar Case Casket match between Elijah and Mustafa Ali. The show is scheduled to be broadcast simultaneously on AMC, AMC+, and TNA+ at 8 PM Central Time and 9 PM Eastern Time. Fans can also access audio reviews by Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net editor, available on Fridays for Dot Net members, including Patreon supporters. John Moore and Chris McNeil’s reviews typically post late Thursday night or on Fridays.
Additionally, the Ring of Honor show is set to stream tonight on HonorClub at 6 PM Central Time and 7 PM Eastern Time.
Recent Viewer Ratings for WWE Shows
Friday’s WWE SmackDown concluded with a B grade as the highest rating in the post-show poll, receiving 42 percent of the votes, while an A grade followed with 28 percent. Jason Powell assigned the show a B grade during his same-night audio review. Monday’s WWE Raw scored a B in the top spot with 32 percent of votes, with C as the second-most frequent grade at 24 percent. Powell rated Monday’s Raw as C+ during his audio analysis.
Notable Wrestling Birthdays Observed This Week
Among several wrestlers celebrating birthdays, Shawn Spears, whose real name is Ronald Arneil, marks his 45th birthday today. Others include Tommy Cairo, who turns 68, Francine Fournier at 54, and Danny Doring (Daniel Morrison), who is 52. Mascarita Dorada, known to WWE fans as El Torito, celebrates his 44th birthday this week. In remembrance, Big John Studd (John Minton), born on February 19, 1948, passed away at age 47 in 1995 due to liver cancer combined with Hodgkin’s disease.
The Importance of These Milestones in Wrestling
Shawn Spears’ 45th birthday serves as a reminder of his longstanding presence and contributions to professional wrestling. With a career spanning various major promotions, his continued activity reflects the dedication seen in many wrestlers recognized in this period. Celebrating birthdays like these not only honors individual achievements but also highlights the evolving history and community within wrestling, as seen across WWE events, TNA broadcasts, and Ring of Honor showcases. Fans and members of the wrestling community often mark such occasions to reflect on the sport’s legacy and ongoing narratives.
