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Bully Ray Suggests John Cena Could Grant ‘Wish’ To Current TNA Star During Final Run

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Throughout his career, John Cena has earned a reputation as one of the most giving participants for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, paying visits to countless children dealing with serious illnesses. Speaking on “Busted Open Radio,” Bully Ray suggested a different kind of wish that Cena could grant ahead of his WWE retirement in December.

“What better person to grant a wish to than Joe Hendry?” Bully said. “This guy has been wishing for a match against John Cena for over a year now. He said that he fully believes in manifesting and if [he] manifests it enough, it will happen. I would like to see that happen.”

While he’s currently contracted to TNA, a recent report indicated that Hendry will likely soon start winding down there in preparation for a full-time move to WWE. Although Bully would like to see the match happen, when asked if he would book Cena vs. Hendry if he was in charge, he admitted that he likely wouldn’t do it with so few Cena appearances left.

“In reality, no, but it would be nice, because it would make sense,” Bully continued. “I love the fact that John has granted so many wishes to children, right? How about granting a wish to a professional?”

Along with Hendry, Bully named Bron Breakker, Dominik Mysterio, and GUNTHER as three other wrestlers he would like to see Cena wrestle before he calls it quits. Cena has only five announced appearances left before he hangs up his boots, and based on the way his match against Brock Lesnar went at WWE Wrestlepalooza, it’s likely that one of those final appearances will consist of a rematch against his longtime rival.

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “Busted Open Radio” and provide a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

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TNA Announces Former Knockouts Champ & WWE Star For Hall Of Fame Induction At BFG

By Ella Jay

Sept. 22, 2025 2:08 pm EST

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A former TNA Knockouts Champion is officially joining the hallowed halls that is the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame.

TNA President Carlos Silva first appeared on “Notsam Wrestling” to announce that “Hardcore Country” Mickie James will be inducted into TNA Hall of Fame as a part of next month’s Bound For Glory festivities. TNA themselves later confirmed the news, while adding that James would be the first member of the 2025 Hall of Fame class.

Across multiple runs in TNA, James became a five-time Knockouts Champion, with her first reign beginning with a win over Madison Rayne inside a steel cage at TNA Lockdown 2011. James went on to hold the title four more times throughout the 2010s and 2020s. In 2021, she and Deonna Purrazzo also earned the Knockouts Match of the Year award for their title match performance at that year’s BFG event.

James’ most recent reign started with a victory over Jordynne Grace at TNA Hard to Kill 2023, though it was later cut short due to a rib injury that resulted in James relinquishing the Knockouts Championship ahead of Rebellion. She vied for the title once more that October at TNA Bound For Glory 2023, this time taking on Trinity (aka Naomi),

As of now, there is no word on who will be entering the TNA Hall of Fame alongside James this year. With her respective induction, James will become the fourth-ever Knockout inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame, behind only Gail Kim, Awesome Kong and Traci Brooks. The ceremony itself will take place at TNA Bound For Glory 2025 on October 12 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.

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Mickie James to be inducted into TNA Hall of Fame

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TNA Wrestling is set to honor Mickie James at Bound for Glory 2025.

The promotion announced today that James will be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame at Bound for Glory on Sunday, October 12. The pay-per-view — which is traditionally TNA’s biggest event of the year — is being held at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.

In their announcement, TNA praised James as “one of the most accomplished, decorated wrestlers of all time.” She is a five-time Knockouts Champion for TNA, along with having several title reigns from her WWE career.

“The surprise announcement was made today during a live episode of Notsam Wrestling Live! on SiriusXM. While James was being interviewed by hosts Roberts and Tommy Dreamer, TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva made an appearance and shocked James with the Hall of Fame announcement,” TNA wrote.

“James is the first announced member of the class of 2025 for the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame, which was established in 2012 and has honored 12 individuals and two groups (4 members): 16 total inductees. James is the fourth-ever Knockout inducted into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame, joining Gail Kim, Awesome Kong and Traci Brooks.”

James last wrestled for TNA in 2023 and still occasionally competes on the indies.

Bound for Glory will be headlined by Mike Santana challenging for the TNA World Championship (currently held by Trick Williams). The card is also set to feature one last match between TNA Tag Team Champions The Hardys and their iconic rivals The Dudleys.

Here’s a list of every inductee since the TNA Hall of Fame was established:

  • 2012: Sting
  • 2013: Kurt Angle
  • 2014: Team 3D (Bully Ray & D-Von)
  • 2015: Jeff Jarrett, Earl Hebner
  • 2016: Gail Kim
  • 2018: Abyss
  • 2020: Ken Shamrock
  • 2021: Awesome Kong
  • 2022: Raven
  • 2023: Mike Tenay & Don West, Traci Brooks
  • 2024: Rhino, Bob Ryder
  • 2025: Mickie James

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Mickie James To Be Inducted Into This Year’s TNA Wrestling Hall Of Fame

Wrestling legend and 11-time women’s world champion Mickie James will be the next inductee into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame. The surprise announcement was made on Monday, September 22, during a live episode of “Notsam Wrestling Live!” on SiriusXM. While James was being interviewed on the show by Sam Roberts and TNA legend Tommy Dreamer, TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva made a special appearance to officially inform her of the induction.

The official induction ceremony is scheduled to take place at TNA’s biggest pay-per-view event of the year, Bound For Glory, on Sunday, October 12, at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. Mickie James is the first announced member of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 and will be the fourth woman to receive the honor, joining an elite group that includes Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, and Traci Brooks.

Throughout her career, which began in 1999, James has been a trailblazer in women’s wrestling, capturing multiple world championships in both WWE and TNA. Her 2021 match against Deonna Purrazzo at Bound For Glory was voted the TNA Knockouts Match of the Year.

Outside of the ring, she has had a successful career as a country music singer and is an inductee into the Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame. Her induction will be a highlight of a star-studded Bound For Glory event, which is also set to feature the final match between The Hardys and Team 3D.

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