*SPOILERS* Major Title Change Occurs at TNA “Impact” Tapings

 It had been previously reported that former WWE superstar Alberto Del Rio was sighted at tonight’s set of television tapings for TNA.

However, I don’t think anyone saw this one coming.

In a match that should air next week on “Impact,” Del Rio, who is using the name Alberto El Patron, challenged Lashley for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. However, there was a goofy finish, and Patron defeated Lashley to become the new world champion.

Some pictures have surfaced on Twitter showing the events that led to this outcome:

Scoop #53: Alberto El Patron defeats Bobby Lashley to become Impact Wrestling Champion

— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) March 3, 2017

Scoop #54: 2 ref bumps and probably a dusty finish, stay tuned

— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) March 3, 2017

Scoop #55: Hebner and Stiffler fighting over who the champion is, Earl out to settle this pic.twitter.com/FKKtYKR0Dg

— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) March 3, 2017

Scoop #56: Bruce Prichard and other Impact officials out to try and figure this out pic.twitter.com/RW4Pq7QIzF

— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) March 3, 2017

Scoop #57: Alberto is leaving with the belt pic.twitter.com/Edl7gkWP78

— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) March 3, 2017

This comes as somewhat of a shocker, as it was previously reported that TNA had stopped pursuing to sign El Patron to a contract.

El Patron was last seen on WWE television on the August 16, 2016 episode of “Smackdown Live,” where he lost to John Cena. He was released by the company shortly afterwards; partially due to his multiple violations of the their wellness policy.

John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio: SmackDown Live, Aug. 16, 2016

Editor’s Note:

At this point, what difference does it even make? I can’t imagine that this is smart business decision for TNA based on El Patron’s track record, but at this point, what does the company have to lose?

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