Post by zoych on Aug 27, 2010 16:26:39 GMT -5
On July 27, 2010, Strauss wrestled in a tryout dark match for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), losing to Bobby Fish.[24] On August 5, it was reported that TNA had signed Strauss to a contract.[25] At the August 10 tapings of TNA Impact! Strauss wrestled a dark match under the ring name Robby G with a gimmick inspired by the television show Jersey Shore, defeating Jeremy Buck, while being managed by Cookie.[3] On the August 26 edition of Impact!, vignettes began airing to promote Strauss' upcoming debut.