By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

TNA Impact U.K. Tour Updates

-- January 16: Christy Hemme announced that former TNA personality So Cal Val will take her place on the U.K. Tour. "Due to labor complications that have me resting & recovering at home with Charlie Rose I will be missing the U.K. Tour this year," Christy tweeted. "However, you guys are in for the BIGGEST treat because now the fabulous, always energetic, loved by everyone @SoCalValerie WILL BE ON THE U.K. Tour!."

-- January 14: TNA announced the full talent roster for the U.K. Tour running January 29-31 in Glasgow, Scotland, Manchester, and London.

The updated roster is now TNA World Hvt. champion Bobby Lashley, Kurt Angle, former TNA champ Bobby Roode, TNA tag champs James Storm & Abyss, X Division champion Austin Aries, Matt Hardy, The Wolves (Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards), MVP, Kenny King, Eric Young, Magnus & Bram, Samoa Joe, Mr. Anderson, Gunner, Ethan Carter III & Tyrus, Low Ki, Chris Melendez, Sam Shaw, Crazzy Steve, Bro-Mans (Robbie E. & Jessie & D.J. Zema), Tigre Uno, Sanada, Manik, Mahabali Shera, and Rockstar Spud.

Plus, Knockouts champion Taryn Terrell, Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, Madison Rayne, Rebel, Angelina Love, and Brooke. Also, cast members from the "British Bootcamp 2" competition show.

-- January 14: Kurt Angle was announced for the U.K. Tour by TNA president Dixie Carter.

-- January 13: TNA added Awesome Kong to the U.K. Tour. Kong returned to Impact TV on the January 7 debut show on Destination America.

-- January 9: Matt Hardy announced on Twitter that he has been added to the U.K. Tour. "I'm happy to announce that I'll be on the @IMPACTWRESTLING U.K. tour. Can't wait to perform for the amazing #ImpactUK fans at the end of Jan!" Hardy tweeted.

TNA Impact Events Center

-- January 29-31: TNA tapes television in the U.K. as part of their annual January European Tour. Dates include:

Jan. 29: Glasgow, Scotland.
Jan. 30: Manchester, U.K.
Jan. 31: London, England at Wembley Arena. Wembley will be a double TV taping, which will include an Ultimate X match.

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