TNA News Dot Net Exclusive notes: Kurt Angle injury, Bobby Lashley to TNA buzz May 14, 2008 - 11:49 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing -Kurt Angle stated during the pay-per-view that his doctor advised him not to wrestle on the show, and sources say that was legitimately the case. He at least considered going against doctors orders throughout the weekend, but ultimately all parties involved felt that him sitting out was the best move. Multiple sources report that TNA officials spoke directly with Angle's surgeon regarding his diagnosis. The working plan at the tapings continues to be for Angle to wrestle A.J. Styles at the Slammiversary. There are some in the company who are concerned that Angle will try to gut his way through the match even if he's not ready, and the hope is that management will continue to look out for his best interests even if he's not willing to do so himself. -There was no major buzz backstage about the possibility of Bobby Lashley signing with the company. Nevertheless, office members are hopeful that he signs because they see him as another big name with star power. Lashley has also been talking with the NWE promotion that is running shows in Spain (including Ultimate Warrior's return match) and Mexico's AAA promotion. Powell's POV: Angle was in noticeable pain at the house show events that led up to the pay-per-view, but observers said he looked like he was feeling much better at the Impact tapings. One can only hope that TNA will think long-term by erring on the side of caution when it comes to his in-ring return. Lashley has done some MMA training, but Angle and Booker T have been doing their best to recruit him for TNA. Angle has sounded very confident in radio interviews about the odds of bringing him into the fold. Then again, Kurt also said there was a chance that Lashley was going to debut on the live Impact show even though he was contractually unable to do so. Nevertheless, most sources assume it's only a matter of time before he joins TNA. HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY TNA News Latest Twelve Articles TNA Impact ratings highs and lows, plus the rating for the main event tag with Kurt Angle and A.J. Styles vs. Daniels and Desmond Wolfe TNA Impact rating: Did the strong buzz over the Turning Point pay-per-view lead to a better rating for the Thursday night show? A recap of TNA star Mick Foley's appearance on "The Daily Show" TNA star out of action with a neck injury Special TNA online show following tonight's edition of Impact, Mick Foley on Comedy Central reminder Dot Net TNA News: Drug testing info, update on the mystery man who has been attacking A.J. Styles (minor spoiler)