text: Wrestling event puts Tupelo on national stage. • WTVA.com
  Wrestling event puts Tupelo on national stage.
  Live wrestling event scheduled in Tupelo (Javante Ingram, WTVA)
  Published: 4/03/2013 2:34 pm
  Updated: 4/03/2013 9:50 pm
  TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) -- Impact Wrestling is ready to rumble May 9 at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo. TNA Impact Wrestling made the announcement Tuesday with the help of wrestling superstar Joseph Park. This is the first time in nearly 11 years the arena will host a live nationally televised event. The city of Tupelo will also be on a worldwide stage when the broadcast is shown in countries around the world. The action filled event will be broadcasted live May 9 at 7p.m on Spike TV. Organizers say 40 wrestlers will take part in the event including Hulk Hogan, Sting, and current TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 5 ranging from $15 to $125. Print Story