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- TNA announced today that they have signed an American war hero Chris Melendez to a multi-year deal.

Melendez is a former Army Sergeant who joined the military at the age of 17 following the events of September 11th, served in Afghaanistan and returned home as a single-leg amputee after injuries suffered from an IED with twenty-three days left of his deployment.

He was awarded the Purple Heart and is a member of Wounded Warrior Project. Still known in the locker room as “Sarge”, Melendez is set to make his debut for the company during the August 5-7 TV tapings at New York City’s legendary Manhattan Center.

In 2012, Melendez entered Team 3D Academy of Professional Wrestling in Florida where he trained day-in and day-out under the tutelage of Bully Ray and Devon.​
 

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Well this is going to be interesting.
 

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I'm thinking another war veteran in TNA, Gunner, should be very happy about this.

A new tag team, or hmm maybe even the first feud could be between them. Not everything is black and white.
 

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Surprising that they would still sign guys despite the TV deal shenanigans but hey, if he can go, I'm happy. Welcome to the roster, lad. I can see Shaw kicking his ass to get some heat when he splits up with Gunner eventually (if that happens).
 

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Zach Gowen 2.0

How is that exactly? Gowen didn't have prosthetic leg like Melendez does. Gowen isn't a war vet like this guy is. And I'm sure as hell they won't be booked even near the same. So, all things considered, I don't think you're right.

And about actual skills of this dude, I don't know. He's been training in Team 3D wrestling school since mid 2012.
 

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How is that exactly? Gowen didn't have prosthetic leg like Melendez does. Gowen isn't a war vet like this guy is. And I'm sure as hell they won't be booked even near the same. So, all things considered, I don't think you're right.

And about actual skills of this dude, I don't know. He's been training in Team 3D wrestling school since mid 2012.
Alight, alright, I was just making a joke. Keep your panties on :phew:
 

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Zach Gowen 2.0 guaranteed

I have a feeling we'll be seeing THIS again
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Very interesting. Looking forward to seeing how the guy does in the ring, especially after training about two years with them.
 

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Is there an easier feel good rise up the ranks than this guy's story? He looks the part too can he work?
 

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Whoa what? I'm curious as hell to see how he wrestles.