Jordynne Grace Explains Lack Of Promised Big Surprises At TNA Slammiversary
Heading into TNA Slammiversary 2024, Jordynne Grace told Sports Illustrated that “people don’t realize just how big these surprises are going to be,” when hyping big plans for the show.
Coming out of the pay-per-view in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on Saturday night, the TNA Knockouts Champion apologized for the lack of big surprises and explained how travel issues is why they didn’t happen.
“Never said this, but do apologize for the lack of surprise – could have never predicted a global tech outage cancelling thousands of flights,” she wrote. “Several wrestlers, including my husband, could not make it. I regret trying to hype the show with that statement, sorry guys!”
She continued, “Management worked so hard to make sure as many people made it as possible! So much time and expense. A dozen wrestlers drove 12+ hours overnight. Nightmare travel situation before such a big event.”
Never said this, but do apologize for the lack of surprise – could have never predicted a global tech outage cancelling thousands of flights. Several wrestlers, including my husband, could not make it.
I regret trying to hype the show with that statement, sorry guys! https://t.co/MwNk90CRaw
— Jordynne Grace (@JordynneGrace) July 21, 2024
Management worked so hard to make sure as many people made it as possible! So much time and expense. A dozen wrestlers drove 12+ hours overnight.
Nightmare travel situation before such a big event. https://t.co/44hDB6u492
— Jordynne Grace (@JordynneGrace) July 21, 2024
I can sympathize with Jordynne on this. Sometimes the best laid plans are foiled by events out of your control.
Also, be extra kind your IT support person this week.
The Covid Pandemic also stopped people from travelling by flights due to countries being in lockdown and not accepting people for a while and the native audience having to stay at home so was much worse.
WWE had to hold all shows (except MITB) at Performance Center arena. AEW had to hold their shows at Daly’s Place. Both promotions had to have their wrestlers as the audience. NJPW had to cancel lots of their shows.