Lisa Marie Varon (fka Victoria) signed to TNA

Former champion wrestler Lisa Marie Varon has come out of wrestling retirement to sign with TNA. Her involvement was confirmed in a TNA mobile text message sent during the Sacrifice PPV. Varon is better known under the WWE name Victoria, a moniker that she obviously can't use in her new promotion.

Varon had been a multiple time Women's champion in WWE but spent her last months in the company largely reduced to a comic jobber role on the Smackdown brand. My guess is that she'd like to go out in a little more credible manner. TNA will also allow Varon to continue pursuing her interest in a mixed martial arts career.

If used correctly (always a big "if" with TNA), Varon could emerge as a credible addition to the Knockouts division. If not, she'll be stuck in treatment with Dr. Stevie. Either way, she'll debut on this week's Impact.

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