The Menagerie was a
professional wrestling
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stable
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in
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Impact Wrestling (stylized as ''IMPACT! Wrestling''), is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment.
Founded by Jeff and Jerry Jarrett in 2002, the promot ...
(TNA).
History
In March 2014,
Knux started a new storyline where he returns to his flood-ravaged hometown with his father's carnival having been ruined and the relationship with his father soured because Knux has no intention to follow his father's footsteps and to own the family operated carnival, as well as salvaging it. The following month, Knux debuted his new stable called ''The Menagerie'', composed of himself,
Rebel
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Rebel or rebels may also refer to:
People
* Rebel (given name)
* Rebel (surname)
* Patriot (American Revolution), during the American Revolution
* American Southerners, as a form of self-identification; s ...
,
Crazzy Steve
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and
The Freak
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. On the May 8th episode of ''
Impact Wrestling
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Founded by Jeff and Jerry Jarrett in 2002, the promot ...
'', The Menagerie made their televised debut with Knux defeating
Kazarian in Knux's return match. The following week, Crazzy Steve fought Kazarian to a no contest after Steve pants'd the referee in his in-ring debut. On June 15, 2014, at
Slammiversary XII
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, Crazzy Steve took part in a 6 way Ladder match for the
TNA X Division Championship
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which was won by
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*, Japanese shogi player
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. On the July 3, episode of ''
Impact Wrestling
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Founded by Jeff and Jerry Jarrett in 2002, the promot ...
'', The Menagerie (
Knux and
The Freak
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) unsuccessfully challenged
The Wolves (
Davey Richards
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and
Eddie Edwards) in a three way tag team match for the
TNA World Tag Team Championships The BroMans
The BroMans were an American professional wrestling stable in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which consist of Jessie Godderz, Robbie E, and DJZ. They are two-time TNA World Tag Team Champions.
History
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ...
(
Jessie Godderz
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and
DJ Z
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Paris began his career in 2004, ...
) were also included in the match.
On the September 10, episode of ''Impact Wrestling''
The BroMans
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History
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ...
(
Jessie Godderz
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and
Robbie E
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) teamed with
Velvet Sky
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defeating The Menagerie (
Knux,
Crazzy Steve
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and
Rebel
A rebel is a participant in a rebellion.
Rebel or rebels may also refer to:
People
* Rebel (given name)
* Rebel (surname)
* Patriot (American Revolution), during the American Revolution
* American Southerners, as a form of self-identification; s ...
). On the September 17, episode of ''Impact Wrestling'' during a Knockouts Battle Royal, Rebel
legitimately fractured her arm when she landed on the steel steps when
Havok knocked her over the top rope.
On the September 24 edition of Impact Wrestling, Knux took part in the Gold Rush tournament for a potential title opportunity facing
Austin Aries
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in a losing effort. Rebel made her in-ring return teaming with Crazzy Steve and Knux on the October 15 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', defeating
Angelina Love
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Between ROH ...
and
The BroMans
The BroMans were an American professional wrestling stable in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which consist of Jessie Godderz, Robbie E, and DJZ. They are two-time TNA World Tag Team Champions.
History
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ...
(
Jessie Godderz
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and
DJ Z
Michael Paris (born October 5, 1986) is a American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Smackdown brand, under the ring name Joaquin Wilde. He is a member of Legado Del Fantasma.
Paris began his career in 2004, ...
).
On the November 12 edition of Impact Wrestling, The Menagerie defeated BroMans and The Beautiful People in an Elimination Match. On May 15 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'' Rebel participated in a Knockouts tag team match, in which it was referenced that The Menagerie had gone back to the carnival business, signalling the disbanding of the group. On May 19, 2015, Knux left TNA.
Championships and Accomplishments
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Founded by Jeff and Jerry Jarrett in 2002, the promot ...
**
TNA World Cup of Wrestling (2015) – Crazzy Steve with
Jeff Hardy
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,
Gunner,
Gail Kim
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,
Davey Richards
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and
Rockstar Spud
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References
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Impact Wrestling teams and stables