– Bobby Roode defeated Bobby Lashley on last night’s taped episode of Impact Wrestling to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
This is Roode’s second reign with the World Heavyweight Title. No word yet on when Roode’s first defense will be.
TNA President Dixie Carter tweeted about the match:
WOW!!! That match was unbelievable and I congratulate @REALBobbyRoode! Tremendous person and athlete… #AndNEW World Champ! #RoodeVsLashley
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) October 30, 2014
And NEW TNA Heavyweight Champion… @REALBobbyRoode #RoodeVsLashley pic.twitter.com/OARJRX1Vx8
— TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) October 30, 2014