TNA Wrestling coming to Charleston October 3 (updated x2)

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Updates at the bottom.

TNA Wrestling has scheduled a first visit to the Lowcountry for Sunday, October 3, at Blackbaud Stadium, tickets go on sale on August 20. 

The Post and Courier has a little bit about the visit and some special events planned (just read the first part, after that it's a separate book review.)

Update September 12: The Post and Courier has caught wind and offers many more words about the group and their coming to town; take a read here.

Update September 15:

Alright folks, here's the official presser from the Charleston Battery camp:

The superstars of Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling’s “TNA iMPACT” on Spike (Thursday 9 p.m. ET/PT) are invading Charleston! TNA Live! will hit Blackbaud Stadium Sunday, October 3 starting at 6:00 p.m. for an unforgettable night of action. Appearing live in person at Blackbaud Stadium will be “Nature Boy” Rick Flair, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, TNA Tag Team Champions, Motorcity Machine Guns, “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett, TNA Knockout Angelina Love and more.

TNA Live! is an interactive entertainment experience that sends its craziest fans BACKSTAGE to meet TNA Superstars!

• Ring announcer Jeremy Borash will hide a backstage pass at Blackbaud Stadium and announce its location on Twitter before the show! • At TNA Live! in Charleston, fans can GET CLOSER to these Superstars and the LOUDEST FANS will be invited backstage for a special TNA experience! • Fans that purchase a ticket in the first three rows will receive a special meet and greet with TNA Superstars one hour before doors open! (Redeemable with ticket the night of the show; offer only applies to $50 tickets.)

Tickets are on sale now at www.charlestonbattery.com or charge by phone at the Charleston Battery Box Office (843) 971-4625. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Blackbaud Stadium box office. (For more information: www.tnawrestling.com)