Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett's first foray into American pro wrestling led to him being crowned TNA Impact world heavyweight champion in his second match with the promotion.
Well, only for a moment.
Barnett (35-8), currently under suspension by UFC due to an issue with an out-of-competition drug test on Dec. 9, appeared at the Thursday night tapings for the promotion held at Universal Studios in Orlando.
While never directly advertised by the promotion as appearing, the word had gotten around the studio based on news reports of his appearing and he came out on cue when Bobby Lashley, a Bellator-contracted MMA fighter who doubles as TNA champion (he is not yet champion on television since the match he wins the championship in won't be airing until Jan.