New York Giants Star Appearing On Thursday's Impact, Why Taz Missed PPV

-- After a deal fell through for Jason Pierre-Paul of the Super Bowl champions New York Giants to appear on this Thursday's episode of Impact Wrestling, TNA Wrestling has secured another player for the event.

TNA Wrestling president Dixie Carter announced this afternoon on Twitter, "New York Giants star running back and Super Bowl champion Brandon Jacobs will appear on Thursday's IMPACT."

-- Gunner appears for Action Packed Wrestling on February 24, 2012 at the APW Arena in Chester, South Carolina. Click here for event information.

-- Jeremy Borash filled in for Taz on commentary at Sunday's Against All Odds pay-per-view. Taz stated on Twitter that his wife's brother passed away on Saturday.

He wrote, "My wifes brother passed on Sat' night, great man. I wouldve NEVER had a career if it wasn't for him. Gave me the $ to go to wrestling school when I had nothing. RIP Joe."

Video of Jesse Sorensen's injury at TNA PPV