I really can't be fucked making seperate threads for each topic, so thought I'd cover it in this thread, which I will update as time continues
. Mick Foley is returning to this weeks IMPACT. It is assumed he will be apart of the ECW 'Invasion' storyline which is currently in the works.
. Apparently Hulk and Ezy E don't want Heyman to come to TNA, and are 'attempting' to make it clear to Dixie and TNA management how they feel. Whether this is true or not, I dont know, but its what sources are saying.
. TNA's ratings are increasing each week! I love this for they truly deserve more and more ratings. Don't forget the numbers they were drawing not long ago, now they are happily sitting on 1.1 this week :D good work TNA!
More updates will come, please keep up to date and spread your opinions! :D
Also, to all who hate TNA, stay the hell out of my thread :)
Regards,
JDM
In regards to the Hogan/Bischoff/Heyman rumor...
I believe every word of it. Heyman will only come if he gets 100% creative control. And who will that control be wrested from? You guessed it. So of COURSE they don't want to lose their power. How else would they put themselves in the middle of every storyline and get big paydays for their buddies?
1.1? I thought they were getting 1.3/1.4 about 2 months ago..
i hope heyman does come into TNA, him with the book and not having to deal with finnances, plus the talent tna has..can only lead to good things for the company.
Foley's pretty much on the same level as Nash and Hall and Hogan and Flair at this point: not in any condition to really be in the ring anymore and doesn't really do enough or mean enough to make a difference.
Heyman's made it quite clear, the only way circumstances by which he'd be heading to TNA is if the offer they made him was worth his while and if they gave him enough control over the direction to actually make a difference. Outside of that, he's not really interested in wrestling right now, and why exactly would he be when the business is cold and he's linked to a major name in UFC?
If by ratings increasing, you mean 'exactly where they've always been on Thursdays', yeah. They've been drawing the exact same number for years, so again it really doesn't make a difference. If they were consistently - that being the key word - drawing a rating above 2.0, then you'd have something to talk about because that would at least show some signifcant growth. As it stands, getting back to the same ratings they were doing on Thursdays for years after being absolutely killed on Mondays isn't much of a good sign, and neither is breaking a 1.2 for a week.
JB im not a TNA fan but JDM asked to keep this thread positive.
Quote from: Gary on July 12, 2010, 11:36:58 PM
JB im not a TNA fan but JDM asked to keep this thread positive.
THANKYOU!!!
JB, we know you hate TNA, just leave it at that.
Regards,
JDM
QuoteCredit: The Wrestling Observer (f4wonline.com)
There is a ton of stuff going on behind the scenes right now within TNA Wrestling. As of this writing, there is no deal between Paul Heyman and TNA. Talks are ongoing with Dixie Carter doing most of the talking with Paul.
Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan were both not at the pay-per-view and both will not be at TV this week. According to a source, Bischoff is at a bike rally and Hogan is recovering from recent back surgery. One source also noted that Hogan wasn't going to be there if the Heyman deal got close as he seems to have some issues with it.
It should also be noted that TNA president Dixie Carter held a company meeting today before the iMPACT! tapings, but it was just to tell everyone to tighten up their ring work. Paul Heyman was not mentioned although he was on the mind of management and talents.
We hope to have more shortly. Stay tuned as things may get quite interesting in the coming weeks. This is backstage wrestling politics to a tee.
The highlighted clearly shows the probable reasons why both were not at IMPACT or the ppv.
As for Dixie telling people to tighten up their in ring work. I wish people would understand, and I am sure most people will understand when I say that in every line of profession, the person in charge can never allow their staff to slack off or anything, hence why she is encouraging them to tighten their in ring work up.
What this source DOESN'T mention is the positive things she would have said to the talent, which I can 99% guarantee that she would have praised them for their work along side with asking them to just tighten stuff up. Simple as that in my mind.
Quote from: Jonny Worldbeater on July 12, 2010, 11:21:07 PM
If by ratings increasing, you mean 'exactly where they've always been on Thursdays', yeah. They've been drawing the exact same number for years, so again it really doesn't make a difference. If they were consistently - that being the key word - drawing a rating above 2.0, then you'd have something to talk about because that would at least show some signifcant growth. As it stands, getting back to the same ratings they were doing on Thursdays for years after being absolutely killed on Mondays isn't much of a good sign, and neither is breaking a 1.2 for a week.
his there is proof that you haven't been watching TNA's rankings.... I can't remember in any order, but as of late, TNA had been getting mainly .9's and a few 1.0's since moving back to thursdays. Hitting 1.1 is awesome considering they were on .9's for a little stint there. Be grateful for what you relieve I say.
Regards,
JDM
. TNA did another 1.1 this week
. -- WWE and TNA will be going head-to-head on September 25th, when WWE runs Madison Square Garden and TNA holds an event 40 minutes away by train in Rahway, NJ.
. TNA Wrestling officials are trying to put together a match between Rob Van Dam and Jerry Lynn for next month's Hard Justice pay-per-view, which would renew one of the most memorable rivalries in the history of ECW.
I hope to god for RVD vs Jerry Lynn!! That would be great!!
Regards,
JDM
if they book Lynn vs RVD I will buy that ppv.
THE REAL REASON
Hulk Hogan underwent 5 back surgeries the past month. That shuts out the rumors that it was because of wanting to sign Pauley
Regards,
JDM
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on July 19, 2010, 05:33:51 AM
THE REAL REASON
Hulk Hogan underwent 5 back surgeries the past month. That shuts out the rumors that it was because of wanting to sign Pauley
Regards,
JDM
Thing is....
Yes, he had some back surgeries and thats the given reason he wasn't at TNA the past few weeks. BUT he did attend fanfest-type events in Chicago AND Canada, if I read correctly. So he can't travel an hour or so to TV in Orlando, but he can jet-set cross country (and OUT of country) for paydays? Nah, not buying it,
Quote from: JackHondo on July 19, 2010, 07:06:48 AM
Thing is....
Yes, he had some back surgeries and thats the given reason he wasn't at TNA the past few weeks. BUT he did attend fanfest-type events in Chicago AND Canada, if I read correctly. So he can't travel an hour or so to TV in Orlando, but he can jet-set cross country (and OUT of country) for paydays? Nah, not buying it,
MM True, when I have time I'll look into it man.
Regards,
JDM
Quote-- Talent expected to appear are Jerry Lynn, The Sandman, Sabu, Spike Dudley, The FBI, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney and Swinger. No contracts have been signed and many people booked have asked that their name be kept quiet.
-- They plan is to headline the PPV with an RVD vs. Jerry Lynn match. The plan is to announce two or three matches ahead of time, and then fill the card out via surprise, like ECW used to most of the time.
-- The show is also not the big surprise mentioned previously by Dixie Carter.
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on July 22, 2010, 11:25:26 AM
Ha! They are going to just keep saying "this isn't the surprise" until something they do gets a positive reaction, then they'll be like "oh yeah, this was what we where talking about!"
QFT. That's how rookies roll.
Quote
Those within TNA suggest Desmond Wolfe is currently in the doghouse. The British wrestling star has developed a reputation for being difficult to work with (ego), which has affected his push in the organization.
Company officials are also down on Matt Morgan, who has been discussed as being part of Ric Flair's Fortune group. Hernandez' two botched Border toss attempts during their Steel Cage bout at Victory Road were blamed on "The Blueprint" since Hernandez is a favorite among management.
On the other hand, company officials are said to very high on The Motor City Machine Guns and Beer Money, Inc. following their stellar tag team bouts at Victory Road at iMPACT!. This is why they are doing the 'best of five' series between the two teams.
Fucking bull shit! Desmond Wolfe has been praised for being good to work with, wrestling observer is wrong on that one. Seriously, just ask Kurt Angel and other stars in TNA.
I'm branding this rumor
FALSE until proven otherwise.
Regards,
JDM
JDM its quite obvious Wolfe has been branded as a problem due to his dramatic de-push in the last few months.
There may have been a tiff of some sorts with the officials, but I have never heard any of TNA's talent say anything bad about him in ring or out of ring. Frankly, this shit needs to be dropped and sorted out asap.
Quote-- We�ve got an update on the former ECW stars that will be appearing at TNA�s upcoming �Hardcore Justice� pay-per-view, which will be a [another] special �farewell ECW� show.
At this time, the wrestlers confirmed to appear are Jerry Lynn (who announced on his website that he�ll be fighting TNA Champion Rob Van Dam in the main event), Sabu, The Sandman, 2 Cold Scorpio, Johnny Swinger and Bill Alfonso.
It�s confirmed that Lance Storm, Tajiri, Super Crazy and Amish Roadkill will not be appearing.
Former ECW stars who are currently working in TNA scheduled to appear include Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer, Team 3D, Mick Foley, Raven, Rhino, Stevie Richards, Al Snow, and Simon Diamond.
Stars from the original ECW that are still active in wrestling include Shane Douglas, Terry Funk, Justin Credible, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney, The Blue Meanie, CW Anderson, Danny Doring, Kid Kash, Guido, Spike Dudley and Steve Corino.
-- TNA President Dixie Carter wrote the following on Twitter over the weekend regarding the PPV: �HardCORE Justice pay-per-view card looks amazing. Not sure who Tommy is going to announce. Stay tuned.�
Jerry Lynn vs RVD= instant buy rate increase! glad it has been confirmed!
Regards,
JDM
rvd vs jerry lynn
hmmm... in wonder who going to win?
I'm honestly just glad they're not putting the World title on the line. The list of wrestlers looks decent, but again we'll see what happens.
I'll watch this.
Quote from: Black Death on July 27, 2010, 05:45:06 AM
rvd vs jerry lynn
hmmm... in wonder who going to win?
the fans
Ian going to be honest
I love the RVD -JL matches , back in the the day they put up 5 star matches some of the best ever seen and there is no denying that
but truth it not really lighting a fire for me to want to watch. I seen them go around one to many times and it work when Jerry Lynn was chasing RVD to be consider the best . but know I supposed to be excited about one more match that not going to really mean anything in the long run . it the kicking of a dead horse and that my opinon. If other people are exicted that cool , if other people want to watch the show because of this . that cool . I not going to tell them not to. but it seem like the same thing WWE did and I would not be suprise if after this show the harcore originals stay around . it nothing new .
like I said it my opinion and if people want to watch the show more power to them . have fun and enjoy it . but I think they are raping a dead corpse and wwe aready done that . so TNA is actually sloppy seconds
Shawn Michaels = 45 years old
The Undertaker = 45 years old
RVD = 39 years old
Jerry Lynn = 47 years old
So we can get excited about the first one which headlined the biggest PPV of the wrestling calendar year and not the second one...that is why everytime you and the TNAters post I shake my head since its the same BS thing about the guys being old and past it. RVD hasnt missed a beat since being in TNA and Lynn well lets see what he can bring to the table.
If we can show and still get excited about Shawn Michaels and Undertaker wrestling a match and matches not involving one another whats wrong with people getting excited about other older wrestlers NOT on the WWE roster that had impacts to 10 years prior.
Quote from: Trumpers on July 27, 2010, 07:27:12 PMShawn Michaels = 45 years old
The Undertaker = 45 years old
RVD = 39 years old
Jerry Lynn = 47 years old
So we can get excited about the first one which headlined the biggest PPV of the wrestling calendar year and not the second one...that is why everytime you and the TNAters post I shake my head since its the same BS thing about the guys being old and past it. RVD hasnt missed a beat since being in TNA and Lynn well lets see what he can bring to the table.
If we can show and still get excited about Shawn Michaels and Undertaker wrestling a match and matches not involving one another whats wrong with people getting excited about other older wrestlers NOT on the WWE roster that had impacts to 10 years prior.
Not exactly a fair comparison, mate. Shawn and Taker are probably the very best workers still in wrestling, just masters of their craft, and there's really nobody on their level, at least no one that can still go.
That being said, I have a lot of faith in Van Dam and Lynn to still be able to turn it on nowadays, though I do have to wonder how well the Lynn/RVD match is going to fly some 10 odd years later.
It's definitely a must-see though.
I'm a TNA hater, who hates the entire idea of the ECW thing in TNA..and Lynn vs RVD is enticing me to watch.
Quote-- TNA Wrestling is now calling the Global Championship the TV Championship. The belt is currently held by AJ Styles.
-- Sabu has been contacted by TNA Wrestling to appear at Hardcore Justice next month. He's not confirming whether or not he'll appear, but we're told it's highly likely. The same goes for The Sandman.
-- Bill Alfonso is now confirmed for TNA Hardcore Justice.
-- The Sandman and Jerry Lynn are both backstage at today's TNA iMPACT! tapings and are expected to appear tonight.
-- As previously reported, the August 12th iMPACT! will be a two-hour, PPV caliber show. The show will air in its usual time slot, but will contain less backstage skits and angles and more in-ring with higher quality matches. The show will be headlined by RVD vs. Abyss for the World Title. The nail-covered board (Janice) will hang from the ceiling. We can now report that the show will not be an "ECW" themed event, but instead will have matches that likely would have been on the original Hard Justice PPV. Some of the "ECW" talent are expected to work the show. In addition to RVD vs. Abyss for the TNA Title, the final match in the Beer Money vs. Motor City Machineguns series will also be on the show.
-- The fourth match between Beer Money Inc. and The Motor City Machine Guns will be an Ultimate X match. The match will be taped tonight. They taped a cage match last night at the tapings. That match was said to have been "awesome".
Regards,
JDM
Quote from: Jonny Worldbeater on July 27, 2010, 08:45:40 PM
Not exactly a fair comparison, mate. Shawn and Taker are probably the very best workers still in wrestling, just masters of their craft, and there's really nobody on their level, at least no one that can still go.
That being said, I have a lot of faith in Van Dam and Lynn to still be able to turn it on nowadays, though I do have to wonder how well the Lynn/RVD match is going to fly some 10 odd years later.
It's definitely a must-see though.
Lol its a completely fair comparison because RVD can STILL go and as far as I am aware so can Jerry Lynn...
like I said before I have seen all there matches. I have all there matches , I am not shitting on it . hell i hope they blow the fucking roof off the place. but I have no desire to see another match from those two , but that is me . this show been done before and I have no desire to see another show that rapes the corpse that was ECW. ECW is gone , people just will not let it go
Only thing I hate about TNA is that they could be a legit , top notch company and they just no fucking clue how too... they never be more then a indy wrestling company with more money other indy companies over the country . but that is my opinion and only mine .
I hope this show does well . truly , but i will not be watching it .
Quote from: Trumpers on July 28, 2010, 03:13:33 AMLol its a completely fair comparison because RVD can STILL go and as far as I am aware so can Jerry Lynn...
It really isn't dude. As good as Van Dam & Lynn might be even today, they're not even remotely in the same league as Shawn & Taker.
I'm confused.
When did Taker be the guy that set the bar for workrate and excellent matches? HBK I understand.. the dude is probably the best ever. Taker... he's been in more shithole clusterfuck matches that sucked than any other big time performer over the years.
Vs Bundy sucked. Vs Gonzales sucked. Vs Roberts sucked. Vs A-Train and Big Show sucked. ALL matches with big show were poor, actually. His Mania match with HHH wasn't even that great, and outside of Kane v Taker I, most of their matches have sucked or been average at best.
Taker's had good feuds and matches with Lesnar, Mankind, HBK, Angle and.... no one else really. He's a spectacle, but HBK was what made those matches so damn good.
Lynn vs RVD will probably be a better match than HBK/Taker, it just won't be on the same grand scale as Mania. But RVD/Lynn in the 90's were better than either Taker/HBK match, and they'll probably have a better match than HBK/Taker if it gets more than 7 minutes.
But Taker is a spectacle, like Andre was. He's never set the bar for workrate matches of A+ caliber.
Dude..Bundy..Gonzales...A Train..Big Show? ALL SUCK! His Mania matches with Flair, Orton, Tista and Edge where fucking good..not like HBK but they where damn good.
I thought Orton vs Taker and Flair v Taker were both boring to watch.
Batista was better than I thought it would be, I admit that. And the matches with HBK were good (then again, go find more than 5 matches in HBK's career that sucked).
Taker's a gimmick, a spectacle, much like Andre was. People LOVE to see them both, but it doesn't mean they were the best workers that put on the best matches.
Undertakers technical skills got better in the late 90's-mid 2000's. He was good to watch. You know, seeing him live against Kurt Angle a few years back was epic!
Regards,
JDM
Taker is the best big man worker in the history of wrestling. FACT.
Peace
Duckman
Quote from: Jonny Worldbeater on July 28, 2010, 11:33:49 PM
It really isn't dude. As good as Van Dam & Lynn might be even today, they're not even remotely in the same league as Shawn & Taker.
Why?
Current lineup for TNA's special 2 hour event after Hard Justice.
* Jeff Hardy's Open Challenge
* Pope D'Angelo Dinero vs. Matt Morgan vs. Mr. Anderson
* AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle
* #1 Contenders Match: Generation Me vs. Ink, Inc.
* TNA Knockouts Title Match: Madison Rayne � vs. Angelina Love
* TNA Tag Team Title Match: The Motor City Machineguns � vs. Beer Money
* Janice Hangs Above The Ring: RVD vs. Abyss
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on July 30, 2010, 12:12:27 PM
Current lineup for TNA's special 2 hour event after Hard Justice.
* Jeff Hardy's Open Challenge <--- something tells me this is Hurricane's debut
* Pope D'Angelo Dinero vs. Matt Morgan vs. Mr. Anderson <-- might be good
* AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle <-- gonna be fucking awesome
* #1 Contenders Match: Generation Me vs. Ink, Inc.
* TNA Knockouts Title Match: Madison Rayne � vs. Angelina Love
* TNA Tag Team Title Match: The Motor City Machineguns � vs. Beer Money <-- the final so I'm guessing pulling out all the stops
* Janice Hangs Above The Ring: RVD vs. Abyss <-- I hate Abyss but RVD can probably pull out a good match from him
Funny thing about the special, I read that it's basically what the Hard Justice card was going to be before ECW came into the picture.
For TNA lovers, it's gonna be an AWESOME night
For TNAters, it's LITERALLY giving away a PPV for free
Take it as you will. I can't stand some of TNA's stuff, but the card itself looks fairly promising. I also read though, that they're doing specials like this in order to begin reducing the number of PPVs per year.
the only downside is, that spoilers are gonna be online before the show airs so the surprise factor that PPVs offer will be gone.
They should simply do it live. Not that hard really :/
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on July 31, 2010, 01:05:43 PM
or people that want to enjoy the show can simply not read the spoilers
That 2 :)
I heard a rumor that TNA was still on the air...
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on July 31, 2010, 01:05:43 PM
or people that want to enjoy the show can simply not read the spoilers
You do realize Jack you are suggesting this to people who dont even watch TNA and call it shit week in and out because its fashionably cool and you are expecting them to apply logic and NOT read a bunch of spoilers and find petty reasons to rag on a show...
You are insane man!
IAN FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP. You're just as bad as Jack now, you're implying the use of logic as well. Haven't we all learned that this can never lead to good. Please Ian don't make people on the internet think
Ratings
1.2
Early indications are that last night's episode of TNA iMPACT! drew 1.65 million viewers on average over the two-hour show, which would be the highest viewership TNA has achieved since February 18 of this year. The rating and quarter-hour numbers are not yet available.
UPDATE: The actual rating for TNA iMPACT! was a 1.22 (1.2), the highest rating since the February 18 show. The main jump in the ratings was in the male 12-17 demographic, which jumped from a 0.97 to a 1.21. The rating among males 18-34, 18-49, and 12-34, as well as the overall adult 18-49 demographic, did not increase and in some cases even dropped.
YAY!! SUCK THAT TNA HATERS! :P The ratings have been rising and rising, going from .8's to 1.0's now to 1.2's.
Lets hope it sits on this amount for a while :)
Regards,
JDM
Exactly the same ratings as they were before they moved to Monday and fucked themselves in the ass.
They've REBUILT their audience since the Monday-Thurday disaster.
They haven't actually improved at all from the ratings they had before Hogan and EB came in
Got to be sure you're quoting facts and figures correctly man. This is a bit of a misleading post because TNA are now BACK at the level they were alway at before the move to Monday.
If they start improving from now, then you and Ian can break out the party stremers and 'We Love Dixie' t-shirts.
Peace
Duckman
Quote from: Duckman on August 01, 2010, 08:53:06 AM
Exactly the same ratings as they were before they moved to Monday and fucked themselves in the ass.
They've REBUILT their audience since the Monday-Thurday disaster.
They haven't actually improved at all from the ratings they had before Hogan and EB came in
Got to be sure you're quoting facts and figures correctly man. This is a bit of a misleading post because TNA are now BACK at the level they were alway at before the move to Monday.
If they start improving from now, then you and Ian can break out the party stremers and 'We Love Dixie' t-shirts.
Peace
Duckman
Yes indeed they have rebuilt their audience on a Thursday night just as it was before the move.
In the end, after the move their ratings sucked, dropping to as little as a .8 if I recall correctly. I am happy to see the ratings hit 1.2 again.
And Sam, I already am prepared for the Dixie love-a-thon!
Here's my proof :)
(http://rlv.zcache.com/i_love_dick_nixon_cheney_lugar_shelby_tshirt-p235820188613612144t53h_400.jpg)
Thanks to Russ for modeling the new shirt for me :)
Regards,
JDM
The ratings dropped to a 0.4 at their lowest.
This is the problem with following TNA. There's too much smoke and mirrors to try and put over 'success' when they're really just exactly the same as they have been for the past few years. No better, no worse, no progress.
Still, nice t-shirt.
Peace
Duckman
Still, they aren't making the longest running weekly episodic television show on cable....
Quote from: Duckman on August 01, 2010, 09:20:32 AM
The ratings dropped to a 0.4 at their lowest.
This is the problem with following TNA. There's too much smoke and mirrors to try and put over 'success' when they're really just exactly the same as they have been for the past few years. No better, no worse, no progress.
Still, nice t-shirt.
Peace
Duckman
I constantly say that nobody should invest too much time in ratings as a source to talk about the success of anything. Proven this with how WWE has half the audience it had 10 years ago in ratings yet has a tremendous and growing international appeal.
And just for the record Sam...TNA didn't drop to a 0.4 EVER on Monday Nights. Just so we can clear up this ratings thing once and for all in head to head this is what they scored...
God I hate talking about TNA. Must rememeber to stay out of this shit in future.
Peace
Duckman
Yeah and to be honest you keep having these snipey shit remarks. As I said like 2 months ago. We get the point you dont like TNA, we get the point you dont like talking about it.
Just because I have one opinion which you dont agree with doesnt make my opinion invalid about TNA nor does it make it valid
No need to post the above comment yet again...discussion on TNA is just as important to the wrestling forums as WWE, ROH or whatever else.
Quote from: Maddox Nosnam on July 29, 2010, 12:57:34 AMI'm confused.
When did Taker be the guy that set the bar for workrate and excellent matches? HBK I understand.. the dude is probably the best ever. Taker... he's been in more shithole clusterfuck matches that sucked than any other big time performer over the years.
Vs Bundy sucked. Vs Gonzales sucked. Vs Roberts sucked. Vs A-Train and Big Show sucked. ALL matches with big show were poor, actually. His Mania match with HHH wasn't even that great, and outside of Kane v Taker I, most of their matches have sucked or been average at best.
Taker's had good feuds and matches with Lesnar, Mankind, HBK, Angle and.... no one else really. He's a spectacle, but HBK was what made those matches so damn good.
Lynn vs RVD will probably be a better match than HBK/Taker, it just won't be on the same grand scale as Mania. But RVD/Lynn in the 90's were better than either Taker/HBK match, and they'll probably have a better match than HBK/Taker if it gets more than 7 minutes.
But Taker is a spectacle, like Andre was. He's never set the bar for workrate matches of A+ caliber.
Quote from: Maddox Nosnam on July 29, 2010, 01:25:19 AMI thought Orton vs Taker and Flair v Taker were both boring to watch.
Batista was better than I thought it would be, I admit that. And the matches with HBK were good (then again, go find more than 5 matches in HBK's career that sucked).
Taker's a gimmick, a spectacle, much like Andre was. People LOVE to see them both, but it doesn't mean they were the best workers that put on the best matches.
I've been offline for the past couple of days, but I've been meaning to get back to this discussion, so I'll just try to make my points as clearly and concisely as I can so that the thread can stay relatively on-topic, and because I don't really wanna get involved in flame-war that seems to have emerged lately.
So first of all - in regard to Maddox's query - I just wanted to clarify terms here, because it's a common misconception that 'wrestler' and 'worker' mean the same thing, because while it is describing the same job, there are a few fundamental differences between 'wrestling' and 'working'. I think it's been best described as something similar to this:
'Wrestling is just the moves you do. Working is what you do between the moves, and in fact it's the reason you do them'Basically, wrestling is just about being technically sound, but working is pretty much everything you do beyond that. It encompasses the ability to cut a promo, pull off an angle, have a good match, suspend disbelief, look like a star, draw a crowd and perhaps most importantly to
entertain. A good worker has to be able to captivate an audience pretty much every time their in front of a camera or stepping through the curtain. There's guys who could be considered great workers who weren't ever great wrestlers in their day, like say Hulk Hogan or Jake Roberts, and there's guys who were great wrestlers and can't go anymore but are still great workers, like Ric Flair or Bret Hart.
Taker and Shawn both have all those things down probably more than anybody still going in wrestling today, so that's why I would say they're the best 'workers' still in the business, and the proof of that pretty much speaks for itself when you look at their work over the last 5, 10, 15 or 20 odd years. They have a perfect understanding of how wrestling works and the psychology of the industry, and they know exactly how to use that to get the most out of it for the good of the business and themselves. Just take a look at the build to the Taker/Shawn Mania matches for proof of that.
Guarantee the majority of those angles and the reason they worked so well was down to Shawn & Taker.
Now, as far as in-ring skills are concerned, I don't think anyone with any remote understanding of wrestling would disagree that Shawn Michaels is one of the best wrestlers to ever lace the boots, and while Undertaker may not exactly be Lou Thesz when it comes to his in-ring skills, you can't look at his track record and say he isn't a great wrestler. No average joe could've gotten the kind of matches he's gotten out of guys like Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle, Mick Foley, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Kane, Jeff Hardy, Edge or Batista, just to name a few.
And the other thing to consider is that for many,
many years, all Taker had to work with was a bunch of big lugs that few really
could drag a decent, much less great match out of. In a way, I think perhaps he doesn't get as much credit as he deserves for just how good a wrestler he really is. In fact, I have a video right here of a few people like Taz, Mick Foley, Michael Hayes, Pat Patterson and Jim Ross saying something similar.
The guy was very much a spectacle more than he was a wrestler, but that's kind of the point. Wrestling IS spectacle. It's not a legitimate sport or competition, it's Rocky. It's a drama with sporting elements. The whole purpose of professional wrestling is to be a form of entertainment, and that's what both Taker and Shawn excel at, and why they're considered two of the best at it.
Quote from: Trumpers on July 29, 2010, 03:07:00 PMQuote from: Jonny Worldbeater on July 28, 2010, 11:33:49 PMIt really isn't dude. As good as Van Dam & Lynn might be even today, they're not even remotely in the same league as Shawn & Taker.
Why?
Now, in regards to Ian's argument, I think I can best sum it up like this:
If there is a pro wrestling Hall of Fame and it has any measure of credibility, the fact is that it's pretty much guaranteed that Shawn & Taker will be in it at some point, and for good reason, whereas Lynn and Van Dam probably wouldn't even get a look. It's not even really a matter of opinion, it's just a fact.
Jerry Lynn is a great wrestler, he has a pretty good understanding of ring psychology, but his ring game isn't really on the same level as Taker and Shawn who have performed and excelled on the biggest stage there is, and of course Lynn isn't even close to the larger-than-life personas of either guy.
Rob Van Dam is a pretty decent wrestler, though it's safe to say he's a bit overrated, and his psychology and selling have never been his strongest suit, and he does a lot of spots. He takes a lot of great bumps, sure, like the famous RKO or the Tommy Dreamer piledriver, but then he can just shake those bumps off like nothing a few minutes later and never gives the impression of genuinely being hurt. And a lot of his spots, while impressive - though somewhat tamer as time has gone by - tend to take something away from his matches, whether it's the Chris Hero deal where popping for his moves makes it impossible for him to be a heel, or the feeling that he does stuff just for the sake of doing it, or just plain making the match feel fake. The guy's got a ton of in-ring charisma too, but he's never really been a great promo either, so while he has his pros and cons, he's really not overall on the same level as either Taker or Shawn.
It's not a knock against either Jerry Lynn or Rob Van Dam, and in fact I like both guys, but the fact is that there's a good reason (a lot of good reasons in fact) why both Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker are Hall of Famers in the minds of pretty much everybody and Lynn and Van Dam probably never will be.
Anyway, that's my perspective on the argument. I hope you take the time to give it a good look over and can get where I'm coming from.
Thanks for reading.
JB, that was an awesome post by you mate, good work on that and thank you for contributing to the ongoing discussion.
Now, I see exactly what you mean with the Jerry Lynn/RVD vs. Taker/Michaels thing.
HOWEVER,
These two guys are great in ring, and, when the two are given the chance to compete against one another, they can do great things. I'd suggest for anyone whose a fan of wrestling, to go check out Jerry Lynns and RVD's old matches. Then you'll know what I mean. I am very excited to see these guys wrestle that's for damn sure!
Of course, by no means will it be as big as a Taker/Micheals match, but main eventing a TNA pay per view, it will be awesome!
Regards,
JDM
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on August 02, 2010, 03:53:23 AMJB, that was an awesome post by you mate, good work on that and thank you for contributing to the ongoing discussion.
Now, I see exactly what you mean with the Jerry Lynn/RVD vs. Taker/Michaels thing.
HOWEVER,
These two guys are great in ring, and, when the two are given the chance to compete against one another, they can do great things. I'd suggest for anyone whose a fan of wrestling, to go check out Jerry Lynns and RVD's old matches. Then you'll know what I mean. I am very excited to see these guys wrestle that's for damn sure!
Of course, by no means will it be as big as a Taker/Micheals match, but main eventing a TNA pay per view, it will be awesome!
Regards,
JDM
Completely agree, dude.
Something has been bothering me about the whole ECW thing and I couln't quite put my finger on it... well I think I found it...
comparing the rematches IS completely different because Taker and HBK were still regulars (even if on a part-time basis) in the same company and the rematch was being built well into Maina. (I will go on record as saying I did not approve of the rematch at first, but I did not realise it would be HBK's retirement so in the end it made sense to me)
TNA are bringing in a ringer. To do something that was done a decade ago. It's an argument that neither JB nor Ian brought up but to me it makes it QUITE different.
Just not as appealing to me I guess
Quote1.2
Thursday night's episode of TNA iMPACT! drew a 1.21 cable rating, with 1,626,000 viewers.
That's almost exactly what last week's show did
Yipee :D
So no main event at Hardcore Justice. Maybe if our wishes come true, we will get RVD vs. Abyss earlier than expected :D
lol.
Regards,
JDM
QuoteJerry Lynn was not at Hardcore Justice Sunday night as he was unable to make it to Orlando because of his back injury.
For what it's worth, TNAWrestlingNews.com can exclusively report that TNA still wants to do a Jerry Lynn vs. Rob Van Dam match in the future. That may mean Lynn will be signing a short-term (or long-term) contract with the company.
I hope he successfully recovers and he comes to TNA fora short-term contract to face RVD. ONLY if he is fit and his back injury is okay.
I was really looking forward to watching their match!
Regards,
JDM
I am all for it, Lynn vs RVD was my favorite feud in wrestling during that era.
QuoteRing of Honor wrestler Roderick Strong worked a dark match at last night's iMPACT taping in Orlando, defeating Jalil Patel.
Patel is an Indian film actor, model and singer who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films, advertisements and music videos.
Regards,
JDM
it nothing new for strong he been in TNA before
Quote
According to Dave Meltzer, the reason for Rob Van Dam dropping the TNA Title is because his contract is for a certain amount of dates per year and there aren't many left. This is due to TNA booking RVD at lots of house show events.
Instead of having RVD lose the title in the ring, TNA decided to do an injury/tournament storyline instead. When RVD returns, they'll have his face the new champion.
TNA......why....
Regards,
JDM
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on August 16, 2010, 12:09:47 AMQuoteAccording to Dave Meltzer, the reason for Rob Van Dam dropping the TNA Title is because his contract is for a certain amount of dates per year and there aren't many left. This is due to TNA booking RVD at lots of house show events.
Instead of having RVD lose the title in the ring, TNA decided to do an injury/tournament storyline instead. When RVD returns, they'll have his face the new champion.
TNA......why....
Regards,
JDM
Huh... Well that sucks the root.
QuotePartial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Yesterday Adam Pearce was fired as booker of Ring of Honor (ROH) by owner Cary Silkin. He'll be replaced by Hunter Johnston (Delirious) with input from Jim Cornette. The masked grappler also reigns as head trainer at the company's wrestling academy in Pennsylvania. That's interesting to say the least.
It should be noted that Pearce had just turned down a TNA tryout. It's likely he'll contact them or they'll contact him again shortly. Pearce had been ROH's head booker since the departure of Gabe Sapolsky in October 2008.
Thoughts?
Regards,
JDM
Pearce is seen by his peers as a solid hand in the ring and a dependable worker, which is never a bad thing. I wonder if they want him as a wrestler or as an agent/booker? He's got good booking experience behind him - maybe TNA want to inject some new blood into their creative team. That's always been the big complaint about their product, perhaps they're looking to do something about that.
"TNA iMPACT! is going LIVE on 10/7. Remember my tweet about how TNA is going to change forever? Stay Tuned."- dixie carter tweet.
Now please even the most die hard tna fan can admit, that Dixie saying TNA is gonna change forever every other month without it doing a lick of change is kind of tiring.
Didn't they already try going live and it didn't mean anything?
I dont mind the live aspect of it..its the whole "change tna forever" thing
They say that so many times... it lose all meaning
Thing is, you do need to push your product and make big comments but come on, WWE promote Edge and Orton having a confrontation in the ring throughout an entire show. It turns out to be dismal and yet they still repeat it again and again the following week.
TNA aren't the only ones to make big promises that they never keep
Quote from: M.D.K. on September 03, 2010, 06:00:16 AM
Thing is, you do need to push your product and make big comments but come on, WWE promote Edge and Orton having a confrontation in the ring throughout an entire show. It turns out to be dismal and yet they still repeat it again and again the following week.
TNA aren't the only ones to make big promises that they never keep
Indeed.
Actually, I think this time it will properly pan out. I think on the 10.10.10 when we find out who 'they' are, it will be big; really big.
I have no clue who it is, but it really seems to be building allot of mysteria behind it. Would love for it to be a big, and impacting result to a big build up.
Even know Abyss did lose to Stevie, I must say, the beating Stevie took after 'getting lucky' was good to see. :)
Well, glad TNA are doing a live show to promote this, lets hope it works.
Regards,
JDM
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on September 03, 2010, 08:16:54 AMActually, I think this time it will properly pan out. I think on the 10.10.10 when we find out who 'they' are, it will be big; really big.
Wait, so 'they' weren't ECW OR Fortune?
Quote from: Jonny Worldbeater on September 03, 2010, 08:42:35 AM
Wait, so 'they' weren't ECW OR Fortune?
Nope :)
Well, TNA already have surprised you there JB ;)
haha.
Regards,
JDM
So who does everybody think 'They' are then?
Rumour I've heard is that it's Hogan & Jarrett to tie-in to this Nash/Sting angle as a heel turn.
Quote from: Jonny Worldbeater on September 03, 2010, 09:06:39 AM
So who does everybody think 'They' are then?
Rumour I've heard is that it's Hogan & Jarrett to tie-in to this Nash/Sting angle as a heel turn.
The return of the Wolfpack!! LOL
Honestly, I hope to god that's wrong JB.
Regads,
JDM
That's why it's on 10.10.10...they'll have time to get the contract situation fixed with Team 3D, and that's who "they" will end up being all along.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on September 03, 2010, 08:16:54 AM
Indeed.
Actually, I think this time it will properly pan out. I think on the 10.10.10 when we find out who 'they' are, it will be big; really big.
I have no clue who it is, but it really seems to be building allot of mysteria behind it. Would love for it to be a big, and impacting result to a big build up.
Even know Abyss did lose to Stevie, I must say, the beating Stevie took after 'getting lucky' was good to see. :)
Well, glad TNA are doing a live show to promote this, lets hope it works.
Regards,
JDM
thats the thing..who is left out there that isn't under contract that would shock people being "they"? But thing is Dixie's "tna will change forever v.3" is not a creative thing according to rumors but something with production.
The one rumor I've heard and if they play it smart it could actually benefit them is, getting rid of PPVs and just doing free ones on Spike, how would the play it smart? Put up a free heavy stacked card against one of WWE's crap booked ppv's that cost 40.00 bucks on the same sunday..promote the hell out of it, and you may actually get some fans who watch the ppvs just to see wrestling.
"They" will end up being Hogan and Bischoff turning heel, and all this "Abyss keeps getting title shots" will sort of make sense.
WWE lets down too, but I can't recall them shoving down our throats "Surprises" and "Business Changing Moves" that end up being Tommy Dreamer.
Remember they said back when Dreamer debuted there was gonna be a surprise? And then after the PPV when people were pissed (myself included) that we paid good money to see this surprise, and they said Dreamer WASN'T the surprise?
I'm still waiting for that one. If Dixie wants to get her head out of her tits and make good on her promises of 6 months ago first, maybe I'll listen to her promises now.
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on September 03, 2010, 04:34:11 PM
I think they would be smarter trying to get a deal with a network more people have access to, to do their 'free supercards'
with UPN losing Smackdown, they may be up for another wrestling show (I don't know why WWE decided to leave UPN and whether or not it had to do with UPN not wanting wrestling anymore.) UPN has WAY more of an audience then Spike does, and buy show casing their best, to a bigger audience, that could attract them more viewers.
It could be something like how CBS does the MMA on occasion, but not every week. That's what I would do to replace the PPVs.
UPN doesnt exist anymore its now CW and CW didnt want anymore wrestling, so WWE went to MyNetwork TV about 2 years ago which is basically about 30% less stations than CW or even SyFy has. The move to Syfy for SD is a plus for WWE right now.
They can only, due to their deal with NBC, put shows for WWE on networks under the NBC umbrella. So... you end up with only:
NBC
Telemundo
Bravo
MUN2
SyFy
Sleuth
USA
Universal HD
The Weather Channel
Oxygen
Chiller
Of those, they already have RAW on USA. You can eliminate The Weather Channel, Oxygen, Chiller, Sleuth and MUN2 because they are niche networks with small coverage (except TWC, which WWE would not work with their programing at all). That leaves NBC, USA, SyFy and Bravo. Bravo isn't in as many homes as the other three. NBC has attempted to give WWE some Saturday Night Main Event stuff, to test the waters on moving a show there, and they have pulled in some shit ratings. Wrestling isn't popular enough to put on network TV at this time. So you're down to USA and SyFy. I'm sure in a pinch USA might pick up Smackdown, but I'm sure WWE likes the idea of being on multiple networks to be shown the more possible viewers.
Smackdown is gonna stay on SyFy until they convince NBC to put it on the big network, or SyFy doesn't want it anymore.
"They" will be revealed on 10.10.10
The Hub launches on 10.10.10 (The Hub is Hasbros new channel)
"They" are the Decepticons
Quote from: jagilki on September 03, 2010, 10:51:05 PM
"They" will be revealed on 10.10.10
The Hub launches on 10.10.10 (The Hub is Hasbros new channel)
"They" are the Decepticons
I knew it... That megatron never gives up
Starscream for the swerve turn, I'm calling it now.
If Robocop can save Sting from a cage, the Transformers can team up with Abyss.
Its got people talking thats a good thing...and its also got the same people who rag on TNA each week on here still ragging on it...which I dont understand if you guys dont like it.
Still a better weekly product than WWE for in ring performances by a mile.
Quote from: Trumpers on September 04, 2010, 08:37:50 PM
Its got people talking thats a good thing...and its also got the same people who rag on TNA each week on here still ragging on it...which I dont understand if you guys dont like it.
Still a better weekly product than WWE for in ring performances by a mile.
this I can totally agree on.
Quote from: Trumpers on September 04, 2010, 08:37:50 PM
Its got people talking thats a good thing...and its also got the same people who rag on TNA each week on here still ragging on it...which I dont understand if you guys dont like it.
Still a better weekly product than WWE for in ring performances by a mile.
I don't care. I don't want a better product I want a DIFFERENT product which they used to provide.
Having better matches than WWE each week is hardly an astonishing achievement. If I let my seven year-old kid beat me up it would be a better wrestling performance than WWE.
Quote from: Drama Queen on September 05, 2010, 12:20:47 AM
I don't care. I don't want a better product I want a DIFFERENT product which they used to provide.
Having better matches than WWE each week is hardly an astonishing achievement. If I let my seven year-old kid beat me up it would be a better wrestling performance than WWE.
Words mean nothing without action to back them up. Send some footage our way, so we can decide whether or not to agree. ;)
Quote from: Drama Queen on September 05, 2010, 12:20:47 AM
I don't care. I don't want a better product I want a DIFFERENT product which they used to provide.
Having better matches than WWE each week is hardly an astonishing achievement. If I let my seven year-old kid beat me up it would be a better wrestling performance than WWE.
It is a completely different product in terms of in ring wrestling because it is actually wrestling for the most part. WWE's matches are based mostly around punches, slaps, strikes, slams of sorts and then various finishers its a real Diet Coke of wrestling and has a faster paced feel of star vs. jobber stuff they use to do in the 80s except its usually not a squash.
TNA is high paced actual wrestling, which is what they have always done. The lack of 6 sides is about the only thing for me thats drastically changed.
Promos with the exception of maybe The Miz on WWE are 10 times better than WWE, albeit Hogan is horrible, a lot of the rest of the crew are very good and and a sense of realism to their mic work WWE is lacking at the moment.
Quote from: Trumpers on September 05, 2010, 05:34:19 AM
Promos with the exception of maybe The Miz on WWE are 10 times better than WWE
You sir... have broken into Sam's stash.
QuoteMagnus posted the following on his Twitter, regarding not appearing at the PPV last night�
Gutted that we couldn't face the guns for the titles, but there's a valid reason which I can't discuss. Rest assured we will get our shot.
Regards,
JDM
Any clue if they had gone back over seas before the PPV? Perhaps they had travel problems and there building it up to be personal problems to make it sound mysterious?
And if They are the Decepticons then they'll take over TNA like they took over RAW...lets just hope we wont have to hear Taz go "Can I have your attention Please? I have ANOTHER E-Mail from the General Manager."
Quoteource: The Pro Wrestling Torch
There is backstage heat on D'Angelo "The Pope" Dinero among some individuals in TNA Wrestling.
According to sources within WWE, one of the reasons he was let go from the company two years ago was because many felt he let his push on the ECW brand get to his head. He was known to refer to himself in third person as "The Black Pope" once he achieved notoriety and it rubbed some people the wrong way. He has been exhibiting similar behavior in TNA as of late according to sources, which has some of his colleagues complaining. He didn't do himself any favors by veering off script and cutting a 15 minute promo at a recent live event. Producer D-Lo Brown scolded him afterwards, with a number of wrestlers rolling their eyes at Dinero after it was over.
"The Pope" has also developed a reputation for making himself look good at the expense of his opponents. We'll keep you posted.
Latest TNA rating was 1.2 :D makes me happy :)
QuoteBrutus Beefcake was on a radio station in Miami, where he says that he's going to TNA to join Hulk Hogan where they're "starting from scratch & going NWO Style."
Fuck off....
Anywho, I hope everyones enjoying TNA more these days, although I haven't had much to report on this last month, I'm quite excited for the ppv and to find out this 10.10.10 stuff :)
Regards,
JDM
yeah you wonder when beefcake was going to show up... hogan got all his other buddies job... Ed one of his inner circle , it was just matter of time
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on October 02, 2010, 12:33:55 PM
Latest TNA rating was 1.2 :D makes me happy :)
Fuck off....
Anywho, I hope everyones enjoying TNA more these days, although I haven't had much to report on this last month, I'm quite excited for the ppv and to find out this 10.10.10 stuff :)
Regards,
JDM
This weeks rating was 1.3 I'm happy to see the ratings climbing :)
Also, Mickie James is now with TNA so heres to hoping we get Kong back and the womens division is back on track!
Woot woot!
Regards,
JDM
it good to see mickie back in tv ... but Kong not coming back , womens divison is still in alot of trouble
Quote from: Black Death on October 09, 2010, 04:52:09 AM
it good to see mickie back in tv ... but Kong not coming back , womens divison is still in alot of trouble
If she does come back, things would be looking much brighter. :)
Regards,
JDM
TNA rating this week was 1.4
Its still rising. It seems as if BFG, as shit as the ending was, kept the attention of TNA/wrestling fans and the ratings have increased again. Good stuff TNA!!!! Very happy to see this!
Regards,
JDM
Hello and welcome to another edition of Ask The Professor where I attempt to answer all your wrestling related questions. Got a burning question you want answered? Leave a comment below or preferably email me at ProfNewtonGimmick@yahoo.com.
Aaron23G Asks:
Oddball question here, but do you think Eric Bischoff is more equipped to run TNA or WWE?
As a character or as an actual boss?
If it's the former, I much more enjoyed Eazy E when he was running RAW. There was something really interesting about him as a character. Hell, I often watched RAW more for Bischoff than anything else. He's also the only decent general manager they ever had. Bischoff versus Steph was fun. In TNA he hasn't gotten to be much of a character, though I did like his heel stint this past week on iMPACT, so maybe it'll grow into one I like.
As far as a boss goes? Well, I'm not sure. A lot of people criticize what Bischoff did with WCW, but what they don't understand is that he was handcuffed (as much as helped) in a lot of ways by being on Turner. He was provided with ample outlets in TBS and TNT, but at the same time he was hindered because he was never paid for WCW programming. Once he had built WCW up, he could have positioned them into a spot where networks were vying for his show. So in that sense, I guess he's a better fit as a boss of TNA. TNA very much answers to Spike in the ways that WCW answered to Turner. They do have some freedoms that WCW didn't, but the situation is somewhat similar.
Juan Asks:
How come TNA never looked up Lance Cade?
Honestly I think it was Cade's drug issues, coupled with the fact that he wasn't ever very over. TNA doesn't mind drug issues so much, but you have to be able to pull your weight. Cade was a great wrestler, but he didn't bring anything else to the table. He had a lot of baggage. That's why TNA will hire Scott Hall 100 times, because despite all his baggage... At one point he was over.
Cade never really was. The fact that they hired Murdoch (albeit briefly) but never got to Cade, would be a good indication of that. Murdoch got over, Cade never really did. Of course it could have been that Cade was in better with the WWE (thanks to HBK) and it may have been presumed he was coming back to the E, before his untimely death.
Robert Coot Asks:
Do you think that we will see hollywood hogan and nwo in TNA?
Well Hogan did refer to himself as Hollywood on Thursday. The nWo is owned by WWE (as sad as that is) so it won't ever appear in name on TNA. Parallels can be drawn to Immortal (Hogan, Abyss, Jarrett, Bischoff and Hardy) but it's not really the same. The nWo wanted to destroy WCW, whereas Immortal simply wants to control TNA.
Dave the Rug asks:
Is Fortune and Immortal the same group now?
No. What you saw on iMPACT was simply the two groups co-existing. Fortune is the heart and soul of TNA (so they claim) and they simply wanted to make it known that they approve of the new regime that owns the company. It was a brilliant and classic heel move. Not to insult you Dave, but I was shocked that some people couldn't follow this rather simple connection of the dots.
John Peters asks:
What's up with J-Wow in TNA?
I don't follow Jersey Shore. I've never watched a single minute of the show. Hell, I've never even seen a commercial...
I know ALL the characters from Jersey Shore. Snooki, Pauly D, The Situation... These guys are EVERYWHERE. They're huge reality stars. Not Johnny Fairplay reality stars, I mean like HUGE. Jersey Shore is hitting huge highs on MTV. So bringing J-Woww in to briefly run a program with TNA's own ripoff of Jersey Shore characters is good business.
Wrestling and celebrities go hand in hand. Hey, it could be worse... They could have a celebrity host every iMPACT!
Saint359 Asks:
What Happen to Hernandez ? Was He let go from TNA?
As far as I know Hernandez is still very much in TNA. Hernandez is part of a working agreement between TNA and AAA. Hernandez was part of a big angle in AAA recently and they may want to use him more. As well, he sort of got lost in the shuffle in TNA. That's not entirely TNA's fault. Hernandez while over, was having some difficulty translating that beyond just the level he was at. Hopefully he can be reincorporated soon and make a step to that next level.
Brandon Flanagan stops by with not one, but THREE questions...
1) Whats the deal with Playboy and TNA? I mean when the deal first got announced, I thought it was a WWE type deal where they feature a photo shoot of a new knockout every year. Well I know its been a year since the Traci Brooks fiasco, So why haven't we seen another knockout featured in Playboy? I mean even if it is only available through there playboy subscription website. Personally, and I think the rest of the wrestling community would agree with me, a "Beautiful people" photo shoot with both Madison and Angelina doing some suggestive shots would be a huge seller. I don't know why they didnt go with them to begin with.
Unfortunately TNA doesn't really have a "deal" with Playboy. They approached a few women and Traci was interested in doing it. Playboy really stalled on the whole thing and ended up bumping Traci's pictorial for a retro pictorial of recently deceased Farrah Fawcett. Why? Playboy as a magazine is in dire straits. Nobody reads it anymore (did they ever really?) and they thought they could capitalize on Fawcett's death to sell their titty rag. No joke.
For what it's worth, more people actually subscribe to Playboy's online services than regularly buy the magazine. So while it's less of an "honor" to appear on their website (as Traci did) you are going out to more viewers.
2) TNA Explosion? What happened to the 4 hour block of TNA programming that I kept hearing so much about after the Monday Night Wars thing failed? I mean I think I already know the answer to this but please give me a solid answer. I really was excited that TNA was basically going to have 3 hours of wrestling program every week, even if the first hour would have been filled with open carder/mid carder matches it still would have been a three hour show. I'm pretty sure your going to say spike wound up not having 4 hours available and TNA wanted to give Reaction a chance to take off instead of adding another hour to impact for pointless matches.
This was honestly more of a rumor mill thing than any concrete fact. 4 hours of TNA is a pretty insipid idea anyway. TNA should hope that Xplosion ends up on a weekend, or possibly Tuesday. Of course it took Spike TV months to finally get ReACTION on the air after it's trial run... So Xplosion is possibly still coming. When is debatable, though.
3) Is TNA really trying to create an E.C.W. like brand? When the ecw originals first started coming in, I read that the plan was to eventually start up a second brand for TNA, and that it would be a hardcore brand geared around the ECW style.
Nope. Bad rumors my friend. TNA was never going to make a second brand for ECW. The EV 2.0 stable was always supposed to be a group. In fact the plan wasn't even to make it that big of a deal. TNA sort of felt they could make a bit of a cash grab with it and help put over Fortune by re-establishing the EV 2.0 guys, so they did. The other thing that the ECW contingent did, was help shore up some loose ends with the current "Immortal" storyline. Bringing in the ECW guys upset some of the TNA guys, thus making them turn on TNA. Pretty good booking ahead, all in all.
Chico Rancid Asks:
What's your take on BFG's swerve ending AKA Them??
Well it's only been one week, so it's very hard to nail down a definitive "it worked" or "It failed" but I can tell you this much... I enjoyed it. Sure, I didn't care for the actual "ending" to the match... But THEM managed to deliver on several levels.
First, NOBODY called Hogan showing up. Maybe it was a bit unscrupulous to oversell the Hulkster's injuries, but the bottom line is that it worked. Nobody knew Hogan was in the building and while many people thought he might have been a part of "THEY", nobody expected to actually see him at BFG.
Second, NOBODY called Jeff Hardy as the figurehead and the new champion of the group. Hardy's heel turn is one of the more unexpected and well thought out turns in years. Hell, I'm having a hard time finding anything even close to compare it to other than Hogan's turn to the nWo. Obviously that was the homage they were going for, but it's not even so much a homage as it is a legit comparable event.
Hardy is one of the most over babyfaces in all of wrestling, so the lengths they went to in order to make him heel is incredible. He's not phoning it in, he's going hardcore 100% heel. It's brilliant and fresh. Hardy has never had an extended heel run. He's spent 99.9% of his career as a fan favorite, so this is a huge selling point for TNA.
That said... It all depends on where it goes from here. Critics want to say that the ending was an exact repeat of Bash at the Beach (As if that would be a bad thing anyway? Bash at the Beach made WCW the talk of the wrestling world and kickstarted the hottest wrestling angle of the 90's... And that's a bad thing to repeat?) but I didn't really see that. It certainly had homage elements, but the overall angle is pretty heavily different. Hell, the entire Immortal group only has one principle player from that incident and that's Hogan.
This angle is clearly pretty different, was planned a long time out and managed to succeed on several swerves. The guys got the angle over hot and Jeff Hardy is suddenly interesting to me. Not bad in my book.
THE WRAP UP
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Did I really just read somebody talking about it not being bad to flat-out copy a previous angle? Just because it was great once doesn't mean it'll be great twice. In fact, it smacks of a lack of confidence in your own booking to deliver.
Side note; not having the same people involved doesn't suddenly make it original.
Side note two; swerves are not automatically a good thing.
Quote from: Speedy on October 16, 2010, 10:57:16 AM
Did I really just read somebody talking about it not being bad to flat-out copy a previous angle? Just because it was great once doesn't mean it'll be great twice. In fact, it smacks of a lack of confidence in your own booking to deliver.
Side note; not having the same people involved doesn't suddenly make it original.
Side note two; swerves are not automatically a good thing.
fair comments speedy, however if your gonna say that about this hogan stuff, then say it about NeXuS
How do you figure this Hogan stuff is the same as Nexus??
Nexus is a group of rookies who think they're better than the established stars, therefore setting up conflict with the establishment.
Hogan's group utilize swerves and nonsensical turns to try to cement themselves as legit threats, somehow parlaying that into a conflict with the establishment.
Not even CLOSE to the same thing, hoss.
Quote from: JackHondo on October 16, 2010, 11:42:13 AM
How do you figure this Hogan stuff is the same as Nexus??
Nexus is a group of rookies who think they're better than the established stars, therefore setting up conflict with the establishment.
Hogan's group utilize swerves and nonsensical turns to try to cement themselves as legit threats, somehow parlaying that into a conflict with the establishment.
Not even CLOSE to the same thing, hoss.
They are not the same thing Hondo, never said it was. I was a bit too brief with that last comment lol.
as the article mentions, totally different thing both stables wanted. Same with NeXuS, regardless of whose in it. NeXuS is much better than this Hogan bullshit, but still the idea is totally different to what the NWO was.
QuoteHardy's heel turn is one of the more unexpected and well thought out turns in years
Wait.....what?
Bullshit.
Quote from: T-Bonizzle on October 16, 2010, 11:56:54 AM
Wait.....what?
Bullshit.
It was still one of the more unexpected ;)
well thought out my ass though!! lol
Jeez that guy is such a fucking TNA Mark who answered those questions and his knowledge is shite to be frank
Unexpected because it makes ZERO sense.
They may as well have cut to Dixie waking up from a dream and going to the shower to find Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero in there and the last ten years as all been a dream.
Quote from: M.D.K. on October 16, 2010, 12:45:40 PM
Jeez that guy is such a fucking TNA Mark who answered those questions and his knowledge is shite to be frank
Unexpected because it makes ZERO sense.
They may as well have cut to Dixie waking up from a dream and going to the shower to find Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero in there and the last ten years as all been a dream.
They couldn't get the rights in time, MDK.
Quote from: M.D.K. on October 16, 2010, 12:45:40 PM
Jeez that guy is such a fucking TNA Mark who answered those questions and his knowledge is shite to be frank
Unexpected because it makes ZERO sense.
They may as well have cut to Dixie waking up from a dream and going to the shower to find Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero in there and the last ten years as all been a dream.
I wish that part was true :(
Quote from: JackHondo on October 16, 2010, 11:42:13 AM
How do you figure this Hogan stuff is the same as Nexus??
Nexus is a group of rookies who think they're better than the established stars, therefore setting up conflict with the establishment.
Hogan's group utilize swerves and nonsensical turns to try to cement themselves as legit threats, somehow parlaying that into a conflict with the establishment.
Not even CLOSE to the same thing, hoss.
This.
Quote from: M.D.K. on October 16, 2010, 12:45:40 PM
Jeez that guy is such a fucking TNA Mark who answered those questions and his knowledge is shite to be frank
Unexpected because it makes ZERO sense.
They may as well have cut to Dixie waking up from a dream and going to the shower to find Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero in there and the last ten years as all been a dream.
This too. This week's episode of TotalNonAction Impact was the worst wrestling show I've seen EVER and I've been watching wrestling since 1989-90 of that tells you anything. Never, ever have I seen such horrible garbage as I did on Impact this week.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on October 16, 2010, 10:42:40 AM
Hello and welcome to another edition of Ask The Professor where I attempt to answer all your wrestling related questions. Got a burning question you want answered? Leave a comment below or preferably email me at ProfNewtonGimmick@yahoo.com.
Aaron23G Asks:
Oddball question here, but do you think Eric Bischoff is more equipped to run TNA or WWE?
As a character or as an actual boss?
If it's the former, I much more enjoyed Eazy E when he was running RAW. There was something really interesting about him as a character. Hell, I often watched RAW more for Bischoff than anything else. He's also the only decent general manager they ever had. Bischoff versus Steph was fun. In TNA he hasn't gotten to be much of a character, though I did like his heel stint this past week on iMPACT, so maybe it'll grow into one I like.
As far as a boss goes? Well, I'm not sure. A lot of people criticize what Bischoff did with WCW, but what they don't understand is that he was handcuffed (as much as helped) in a lot of ways by being on Turner. He was provided with ample outlets in TBS and TNT, but at the same time he was hindered because he was never paid for WCW programming. Once he had built WCW up, he could have positioned them into a spot where networks were vying for his show. So in that sense, I guess he's a better fit as a boss of TNA. TNA very much answers to Spike in the ways that WCW answered to Turner. They do have some freedoms that WCW didn't, but the situation is somewhat similar.
What's your take on BFG's swerve ending AKA Them??
Well it's only been one week, so it's very hard to nail down a definitive "it worked" or "It failed" but I can tell you this much... I enjoyed it. Sure, I didn't care for the actual "ending" to the match... But THEM managed to deliver on several levels.
First, NOBODY called Hogan showing up. Maybe it was a bit unscrupulous to oversell the Hulkster's injuries, but the bottom line is that it worked. Nobody knew Hogan was in the building and while many people thought he might have been a part of "THEY", nobody expected to actually see him at BFG.
Second, NOBODY called Jeff Hardy as the figurehead and the new champion of the group. Hardy's heel turn is one of the more unexpected and well thought out turns in years. Hell, I'm having a hard time finding anything even close to compare it to other than Hogan's turn to the nWo. Obviously that was the homage they were going for, but it's not even so much a homage as it is a legit comparable event.
Hardy is one of the most over babyfaces in all of wrestling, so the lengths they went to in order to make him heel is incredible. He's not phoning it in, he's going hardcore 100% heel. It's brilliant and fresh. Hardy has never had an extended heel run. He's spent 99.9% of his career as a fan favorite, so this is a huge selling point for TNA.
That said... It all depends on where it goes from here. Critics want to say that the ending was an exact repeat of Bash at the Beach (As if that would be a bad thing anyway? Bash at the Beach made WCW the talk of the wrestling world and kickstarted the hottest wrestling angle of the 90's... And that's a bad thing to repeat?) but I didn't really see that. It certainly had homage elements, but the overall angle is pretty heavily different. Hell, the entire Immortal group only has one principle player from that incident and that's Hogan.
This angle is clearly pretty different, was planned a long time out and managed to succeed on several swerves. The guys got the angle over hot and Jeff Hardy is suddenly interesting to me. Not bad in my book.
I disagree with you on a whole lot of levels. How the heck can you say Bischoff was handcuffed? The guy wasn't called ATM Eric for shits and giggles, anything he wanted he got! Million Dollar guaranteed contracts, concerts by bands who dont charge cheap (kiss, megadeath), he ran a PPV that was basically free just cause he wanted to go to a motorcycle rally with Road Wild, and he had the best roster in wrestling. If he didnt have network vying for WCW in 2001, its because Eric himself caused WCW to fail, many blame Vince Russo's booking but that was just the final nail in the coffin of a promotion that was stale as fucking hell.
As for no one calling that Hogan would turn? Did you go to any internet site the days leading to BFG? Lots of sites called Hogan turning and joining up with Eric. As for Hardy turning?No one called it cause it made no sense in storyline or business wise, the guy was the most bankable babyface in TNA, they didnt take advantage of it when they got him and only realized it leading up to turning point and bfg, as for storyline wise..there are more plot holes in the THEY storyline than in the Star Wars Prequels.
Quote from: M.D.K. on October 16, 2010, 12:45:40 PM
Jeez that guy is such a fucking TNA Mark who answered those questions and his knowledge is shite to be frank
Unexpected because it makes ZERO sense.
They may as well have cut to Dixie waking up from a dream and going to the shower to find Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero in there and the last ten years as all been a dream.
I find that if they do that , say it was all a dream , It would make more sense than what I saw...
Oh one more thing... who wore the fucking ninjas ... :sparta:
QuoteDue to Ken Anderson suffering a concussion, he will not be working the November 7th TNA Turning Point PPV.
SPOILER: TNA shot an angle at last night's tapings, putting Matt Morgan into the match to challenge for the TNA Title against Jeff Hardy.
UPDATE: There is currently no timetable for when Ken Anderson will return to action in TNA. Anderson suffered a concussion, and was going to get it checked out this week. Once he is examined, he and TNA will have a better idea of when he can return to the ring.
The word is that TNA wants to be careful with the concussion issue for obvious reasons, and that is why they decided to go with Matt Morgan vs. Jeff Hardy.
Makes sense considering how rushed this was.
Regards,
JDM
They should've put RVD in that spot instead of hot shotting the Matt Morgan turn.
I was JUST talking about this when I was recording MBT...
Matt Morgan makes LITTLE sense. The problem is, all the viable faces they've booked out of the way.
Sting = Gone
Nash - Gone
Angle - "hurt"
Anderson - hurt
Foley - MIA
So you're left with Samoa Joe and RVD. And the ONE guy that makes the MOST sense... RVD.. they have running off trying to play Scooby Doo with who the turncoat in EV2.0 is, even though he hasn't really ever DONE much with them than hang out in the back. He didn't wrestle with them in their multi-man matches. Wouldn't he want to take out the guy who has screwed him over the most? Hardy? He already got revenge on Abyss, have him challenege for the belt with a rematch clause and BOOM, main event. But no, they have to find the most difficult and ludicrous move to hot shot someone into a position to challenge.
Fucking ridiculous.
The whole way RVD lost the title, and ended up in Hardy was fucked up enough as it is. Not only was RVD destroyed by Abyss, but now he looks like the total idiot who doesnt get revenge on Hardy and They by invoking his rematch clause, great way to make the TNA title mean something, when the guy who has a guaranteed shot, has issues with those involved..doesn't even care enough to use it.
Quote from: Triple B on October 29, 2010, 12:09:42 AMI was JUST talking about this when I was recording MBT...
Matt Morgan makes LITTLE sense. The problem is, all the viable faces they've booked out of the way.
Sting = Gone
Nash - Gone
Angle - "hurt"
Anderson - hurt
Foley - MIA
So you're left with Samoa Joe and RVD. And the ONE guy that makes the MOST sense... RVD.. they have running off trying to play Scooby Doo with who the turncoat in EV2.0 is, even though he hasn't really ever DONE much with them than hang out in the back. He didn't wrestle with them in their multi-man matches. Wouldn't he want to take out the guy who has screwed him over the most? Hardy? He already got revenge on Abyss, have him challenege for the belt with a rematch clause and BOOM, main event. But no, they have to find the most difficult and ludicrous move to hot shot someone into a position to challenge.
Fucking ridiculous.
Leaving aside the whole 'Why the fuck would MATT MORGAN of all people even care about Ken Anderson and get set-up for a face turn out of bumfuck nowhere for no logical reason, going through about a month's worth of storyline in one 2 hour TV show' thing, that's another thing that bothers me...
Why does RVD think there's a turncoat in ECW? Because Bischoff told him so? Yeah, trust the guy who completely mislead you and everyone else in order to usurp control of the company, obviously he's the pillar of integrity. Is RVD's character now that he's just a complete idiot?
Wasn't Morgan just in a feud with Hernandez a while back where..... He was trying to kill him by kicking his head in?
Quote from: Jonny Worldbeater on October 29, 2010, 02:31:17 AM
Leaving aside the whole 'Why the fuck would MATT MORGAN of all people even care about Ken Anderson and get set-up for a face turn out of bumfuck nowhere for no logical reason, going through about a month's worth of storyline in one 2 hour TV show' thing, that's another thing that bothers me...
Why does RVD think there's a turncoat in ECW? Because Bischoff told him so? Yeah, trust the guy who completely mislead you and everyone else in order to usurp control of the company, obviously he's the pillar of integrity. Is RVD's character now that he's just a complete idiot?
With Sting gone someone needs to be the babyface idiot.
Bank on it. Rvd will be the turncoat
It does fit the Russo Swerveâ,,¢ pattern from WCW.
The turncoat will end up being Paul Heyman, who won't show because he wouldn't be caught dead. But they'll say he turned on them because he didn't show up.
Oh yeah, then they'll reference WWE for 20 minutes.
Then say big changes are coming in Q1 2011, Q2 2011 (twice)
I'm telling you guys, the turncoat's gonna be Kendrick, because that makes just as much "sense" to them.
QuoteTNA Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign
TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION (TNA) WRESTLING LAUNCHES ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN
TNA's "Eliminate the Hate" Campaign Launches This Week
Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling wants to put a headlock on bullying, an epidemic that has gripped the U.S. for decades, but has recently gained national attention this fall with its link to a number of teen suicides.
TNA officials today announced TNA's "Eliminate the Hate" campaign, aimed at ending bullying of all kinds.
TNA Wrestling is implementing a massive marketing effort for their "Eliminate the Hate" campaign. PSAs will be featured on TNA programming, including its Thursday night line-up on Spike (TNA iMPACT! and ReAction/ 9pm-12am ET). In addition, spots will be placed on all other TNA Wrestling platforms, including their website (www.tnawrestling.com (http://www.tnawrestling.com)), DVDs and all social networking sites including Facebook� and Twitter�.
TNA is also working closely with the hit Sirius XM� primetime show, Derek & Romaine, as well as other Sirius XM� programs, and with broadcast partner Spike, who will air the PSAs across their network.
There are several TNA Wrestling superstars who know all too well about the childhood trials and tribulations of being bullied because they once were on the receiving end of unwanted, unprovoked, persistent taunts from bullies.
TNA's Mr. Anderson, for instance, was bullied as a teen growing up in Two Rivers, Wis., and Fortune member Kazarian was well aware of bullying taunts as a youngster growing up in Southern California. "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero was bullied while growing up in Jacksonville, Fla., but turned the tables in high school � and protected those who were being bullied.
"Sadly, bullying is a national problem, and it crosses into all races, religions and every socioeconomic status," Anderson said. He added a personal note, "Growing up, I was bullied until I was a freshman in high school because I didn't conform to a group or play sports. I was open that I liked video gaming and comic books and got picked on for that. I eventually took Tae Kwon Do and Eskrima lessons because the bullying was relentless and I thought it would come to a fight. But when the bullies heard I was taking martial arts classes, they backed off."
"Everyone at TNA stands firmly behind this new anti-bullying campaign. The bullying must stop, and we want to take a stand," said TNA Chief Marketing Officer, Al Ovadia, himself a father of two. "There's no place in our schools for bullying, be it based on a student's looks, race, sexual orientation or anything else."
TNA launched its "Eliminate The Hate" campaign this week in conjunction with Jeff Hardy's appearance on The Talk (CBS-TV) when Hardy appeared in support of a bullied teen. Hardy, the reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion, personally invited Tyler Wilson, 11, to Orlando, Fla., for a taping of "TNA iMPACT!" on Spike TV (Thursday, 9 p.m. ET), including a backstage meet-and-greet with other TNA Superstars.
"I'm happy to support Tyler and anyone who has been bullied, and I know I can say that all of the other wrestlers on the TNA roster agree with me on this stance: the bullying needs to stop, now," Hardy said. "I guarantee Tyler will have an amazing time in Orlando and know he will be the envy of his class after his trip."
One of the largest studies ever on bullying, the Ethics of American Youth Survey by the Josephson Institute of Ethics, finds 50 percent of those surveyed said they had "bullied, teased or taunted someone at least once," and 47 percent had been "bullied, teased or taunted in a way that seriously upset me at least once." The study, from the non-profit based in Los Angeles, surveyed 43,321 teens ages 15 to 18, from 78 public and 22 private schools.
It is very, very good of TNA to be doing this. Kudos to them.
Regards,
JDM
Dude, Tyler's gonna get picked on even MORE, if any of his bullies happen to be WWE fans. Which I doubt, but anyways.
Yeah, kudos to them.
While they run stories that mock those that are different like Orlando Jordan and use huge groups to gang up on those less FOURTUNEate. Yeah way to get more realz
Tyler?
Boyd?
Quote from: M.D.K. on November 04, 2010, 03:21:49 PM
While they run stories that mock those that are different like Orlando Jordan and use huge groups to gang up on those less FOURTUNEate. Yeah way to get more realz
This is the truth. TNA's entire major storyline involves bullying the entire roster that is not in Immortal/Affiliates and yet they are running a campaign against it.
Quote from: The Franchise on November 04, 2010, 07:35:15 PM
This is the truth. TNA's entire major storyline involves bullying the entire roster that is not in Immortal/Affiliates and yet they are running a campaign against it.
OK guys you are like way nitpicking here. TNA sucks, I totally agree with that. But you could nitpick any fed for similar reasons as this one. At least pick on them for the right reasons ie the storylines are poorly written instead of trying to anylyse the moral standings they represent... I mean Jesus, this is the industry that has used rape, necrophilia, incest, racism, and yes homophobia and God knows whatever else for cheap heat and even pops.
Without bullies in wrestling..there would be no heels or heel stables.
Quote from: Hello I'm Awesome on November 04, 2010, 09:28:26 PM
Without bullies in wrestling..there would be no heels or heel stables.
Amen to that, brother.
Quote from: Drama Queen on November 04, 2010, 09:08:55 PM
OK guys you are like way nitpicking here. TNA sucks, I totally agree with that. But you could nitpick any fed for similar reasons as this one. At least pick on them for the right reasons ie the storylines are poorly written instead of trying to anylyse the moral standings they represent... I mean Jesus, this is the industry that has used rape, necrophilia, incest, racism, and yes homophobia and God knows whatever else for cheap heat and even pops.
Thank you. This has been my argument against the ANTI TNA community on here for the best part of since the Hogan administration took over. Plus, I am still not 100% sure how many people are actually watching TNA or just reacting to TNA they read. There is a massive difference. I haven't done any RAW vs IMPACT stuff for months now cause I havent watched either show, so I cant sit there and comment on the state of either.
Well, some people are just fucking douches. When a business like TNA reaches out and does something as serious as an anti bullying campaign, it has nothing to fucking do with the actual product. It allows millions of people to see that bullying sucks, and if more places did so, the world would be a better place. Seriously, anyone who wants to sit and pick on that is an asshole. I dont know u guys personally, so I cannot comment whether you have been bullied or not. But for people who have, it is always good, neigh, great to see large companies join the anti bullying campaign.
I am neither an arsehole or a douche. As most of you know I am a casual observer of both shows and finds god and bad with both shows. This is far from nitpicking. You can't have Hulk Hogan who is one of the figureheads of TNA now going on twitter and telling everyone that TNA is getting more real and then on the flip side you have them supporting a good cause.
Is there anything wrong with this? Of course not but if it were to come from somebody like WWE where their top star is a face who will be beaten down but come back strong and 'Never give up' etc it is feasible because they allow their faces to get one over the big bad guys once in a while.
TNA is turning into WCW and how often did the good guys get one over the bad guys? NWO and the heel management dominated for weeks and months never putting over the good guys and the same appears to be happening in TNA where every major storyline sees the heel getting the upper hand. You even have the women's storyline where the lesser of the two evils is the team that gangs up on other women, calls them ugly and puts bags over their head.
I have never personally been bullied but I have had close friends and family that have been affected by it and know full well the damage it can cause. Don't assume I am just some anti-TNA ranter or a 'douche' or an 'arsehole' because I am not blinkered by the product. I look at the bigger picture and TNA is hyposcrisy gone mad
TNA storylines=fucking shit right now
company starting an anti-bullying program= respectful and good.
Big big difference dude, nit pick on the shit that deserves nit picking, but this is nothing but a good thing on behalf of TNA, for u to turn around and go on about their shit storylines is just nit picking at the fact that it seems u can't accept or understand that ANY company starting an anti-bullying program is a GOOD THING just shows that it is nit picking.
Regards,
JDM
I think what MDK is trying to get across that Bischoff and Hogan have a tendency to never let the babyfaces get over and its kinda weird for them to start an anti-bullying campaign, and IF(big if) they keep the track record from the nWo days, it will kinda suck to never see the good guy win in the end. I do commend TNA for doing this, I just hope they don't just say it but actually promote it via doing some good storylines were the good guy wins in the end.
Gotta agree with JD and co. on this one. Any support TNA gives to a charity is a far better investment of their time and money than their usual fruitless endeavours with stuff outside wrestling eg. JWoww or Pacman Jones, etc.
Still, Jeff Hardy - the World Champion who just turned heel and could be facing jail for drug trafficking soon - as the spokesperson for your company? Might wanna re-think that one.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on November 05, 2010, 04:47:12 AM
TNA storylines=fucking shit right now
company starting an anti-bullying program= respectful and good.
Big big difference dude, nit pick on the shit that deserves nit picking, but this is nothing but a good thing on behalf of TNA, for u to turn around and go on about their shit storylines is just nit picking at the fact that it seems u can't accept or understand that ANY company starting an anti-bullying program is a GOOD THING just shows that it is nit picking.
Regards,
JDM
And you fail to comprehend that they reflect on each other. Its like Linda Macmahon usin the wwe to promote herself as a stand up person and then goes on to show attitude era stuff. You can't have your company promote one thing and then do another. It's counter productive and while you think I'm nitpickin, you seem to loathe anything anti tna. Take the blinkets off and respect another persons opinions.
Loath in anything anti TNA???
I take it u clearly missed my reference in the post u quoted saying TNA's storylines are shit which I have said allot lately... Well, they are shit. Lots of things right now in TNA are shit, I'm happy to admit that because it simply is true.
TNA have done a good thing by going against bullying and investing time and money into their campaign against it.
I will say this, if they try to link this campaign with any storyline or anything, than you'll be completely right. It would be nothing but counteractive and stupid. However, if they keep this at a professional, non wrestling related campaign, then it is nothing but good.
That's all I have to add on this.
Regards,
JDM
i agree with mdk ... problem I have with this is not the it done by TNA , It a worthwhile cause and it good that they are starting this . if they help in anyway to stop bullying that a good thing
but don't tell me that there doing this just because it the right thing to do ... IMO there blowing smoke up our butts... consider this . was it about 6-8 months ago that wwe ban the use of chairshots to the head ... not a word from TNA , they keep on going , hell they increase the violence factor on there show where there least someone bleeding during the show ... hell they got abyss kidnapping and branding people . one of there stars gets a really bad blow to the head , so bad that he is legit hurt and has to miss dates... suddeny we ban the chairshot to the head ... it wrong. but you still hang a man by a chain over the ropes untill he looks like he dead . damn you did stop those bad chair shots to the head.
now you tell me that you are anti -bully , your starting national campaign to stop this ... great timing , one of your faces to the company has a video where he shows his pecker to the world and his own daughter , alot of major news outlets pick it up and you have a man leading the cause who character is calling himself the anti-christ of wrestling and is charge with drug trafficking who just might be convicted. Sorry I think this is a wag the dog thing ... trying to blind you , hey don't look here look here ... nothing going on over there
problem is JDM is there going to link it ... watch it coming
Quote from: Satan's Gardener on November 05, 2010, 04:53:41 AM
I think what MDK is trying to get across that Bischoff and Hogan have a tendency to never let the babyfaces get over and its kinda weird for them to start an anti-bullying campaign, and IF(big if) they keep the track record from the nWo days, it will kinda suck to never see the good guy win in the end. I do commend TNA for doing this, I just hope they don't just say it but actually promote it via doing some good storylines were the good guy wins in the end.
QFT
I see what you guys are saying about this being different from their product, though. After all, WWE's been guilty of doing similar stuff, having Make-a-Wish and then...Zach Gowen and Eugene. (sigh)
WHY DO WE CARE IF TNA IS SUPPORTING AN ANTI BULLYING CAMPAIGN?
Honestly, this is one of the most ridiculous anti-TNA things I have read on these forums. Fuck what Bischoff is, Fuck what Hogan is or what TNA or WWE or whatever portrays, its a campaign to stop weiners having their heads kicked in by bigger weiners. I don't see why this is such a major issue as a negative of TNA.
Storylines by all accounts sound like they suck balls at the moment, sounds like there is less wrestling than there should be. That I can understand a healthy debate on...this I don't.
What's wrong with WWE supporting Make a Wish, then having Zach Gowen and Eugene? They never mocked Eugene, and they gave Zach Gowen a chance? I don't get it.
But... I gotta agree with Ian. If outside the ring they want to support anti-bullying, more power to them. It has no bearing on the in-ring product. The concussion thing does cause they are making angles out of it. The bully thing, I could care less. It's a plus for them, let them do it in peace.
TNA signs Tommy Mercer.
WIN
This guy has a great superstar look and could go far if given the chance.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UKvvpyzn1_g/TIOLfT7RANI/AAAAAAAAERA/K6DO5pkuRkY/s1600/tommy+mercer.jpg)
6'8 250 lbs, this guy could have a real future in TNA. Lets hope he gets the best shot possible TNA can offer.
He was used badly in his gutcheck match against JJ where he tapped out. Hopefully TNA wont use him that way. In fact, I highly doubt they will. There's no point hiring someone and jobbing them out. That's what JOBBERS are for :P
He is a great power house from what I've seen. So here's to hoping TNA give him a good chance :)
Regards,
JDM
QuoteAngelina Pivarnick of MTV's Jersey Shore has been in discussions with TNA Wrestling officials the past week, reports TMZ.com.
However, unlike Jwoww's few second brawl with TNA Knockout Cookie on the October 14, 2010 episode of TNA iMPACT!, Pivarnick wants to compete in a legitimate wrestling match.
TNA officials are contemplating pitting Pivarnick against Cookie in a pay-per-view bout.
Of course we'll see a ton of comments with people calling this crazy, stupid, etc. etc. but keep in mind that the season premiere of Jersey Shore last Thursday drew an INSANE 8+ million viewers. The show is very popular and features fans that are within TNA's core demographic. It's a very smart move for TNA to try and capitalize off this. The fact that TMZ is covering it already makes it worth it in the end. I'm no fan of the show (can't STAND it to be honest) but it really is a perfect match.
THIS is how the Jwow thing should have been marketed. Glad they're learning.
Regards,
JDM
Yes, they absolutely need to capitalize on mainstream attention. It's how Vinnie Mac built his empire. If they think it will make money and put butts in seats, then by all means go for it.
However, two things bug me here.
1) I'm not a big purveyor of the show, but if I'm not mistaken Angelina is more or less the "other" cast member, who quit early in the first season before the show became the runaway hit it is, then got invited back for the second. Then everyone in the house hated her (and not the good kind of hate. The X-Pac kind of hate) and basically treated her like an outcast until she quit again. I mention this because I'm concerned if she's gonna draw or not. It's like having a Brady Bunch reunion show and basing around Cousin Oliver.
2) I don't need to remind anyone what happened last time a female reality star wrestled in a TNA ring...
Quote from: JackHondo on January 17, 2011, 07:51:42 AM
Yes, they absolutely need to capitalize on mainstream attention. It's how Vinnie Mac built his empire. If they think it will make money and put butts in seats, then by all means go for it.
However, two things bug me here.
1) I'm not a big purveyor of the show, but if I'm not mistaken Angelina is more or less the "other" cast member, who quit early in the first season before the show became the runaway hit it is, then got invited back for the second. Then everyone in the house hated her (and not the good kind of hate. The X-Pac kind of hate) and basically treated her like an outcast until she quit again. I mention this because I'm concerned if she's gonna draw or not. It's like having a Brady Bunch reunion show and basing around Cousin Oliver.
2) I don't need to remind anyone what happened last time a female reality star wrestled in a TNA ring...
I think if they sign her for a one match contract, I have a feeling they may use another Jersy Shore person to assist her in drawing. I doubt they'll bring her in alone.
Who knows, it could work out quite well in drawing capacity :)
Quote from: JackHondo on January 17, 2011, 07:51:42 AM
Yes, they absolutely need to capitalize on mainstream attention. It's how Vinnie Mac built his empire. If they think it will make money and put butts in seats, then by all means go for it.
However, two things bug me here.
1) I'm not a big purveyor of the show, but if I'm not mistaken Angelina is more or less the "other" cast member, who quit early in the first season before the show became the runaway hit it is, then got invited back for the second. Then everyone in the house hated her (and not the good kind of hate. The X-Pac kind of hate) and basically treated her like an outcast until she quit again. I mention this because I'm concerned if she's gonna draw or not. It's like having a Brady Bunch reunion show and basing around Cousin Oliver.
2) I don't need to remind anyone what happened last time a female reality star wrestled in a TNA ring...
if I'm not mistaken Angelina isn't on Jersey Shore anymore period.
Yes J-WWOW left the cast of Jersey Shore, because she got her own spin off that is in the works. but i think if they are going to turn J-WWOW into knockout then they need to have a good knockkout trainer.
Quote from: MattWard on January 17, 2011, 01:38:02 PM
Yes J-WWOW left the cast of Jersey Shore, because she got her own spin off that is in the works. but i think if they are going to turn J-WWOW into knockout then they need to have a good knockkout trainer.
If she turned into a Knockout that would have disaster written all over it as Hondo already pointed out what happened the last time a reality star wrestled in TNA. They have enough Jersey Shore wrestlers in TNA already.
Quote from: MattWard on January 17, 2011, 01:38:02 PM
Yes J-WWOW left the cast of Jersey Shore, because she got her own spin off that is in the works. but i think if they are going to turn J-WWOW into knockout then they need to have a good knockkout trainer.
This isn't JWOW lol
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on January 17, 2011, 02:01:01 PM
This isn't JWOW lol
Was he talking about JWOWW or Morasca in the video? lol
Quote from: The Franchise on January 17, 2011, 02:03:28 PM
Was he talking about JWOWW or Morasca in the video? lol
He mistook Jwow for angelina.
I have the major hots for JWOWW she is my kind of big titted slut.
Quote from: Trumpers on January 17, 2011, 06:35:58 PM
I have the major hots for JWOWW she is my kind of big titted slut.
finally someone who agrees with me!
To quote Doughboy:
Let me knock the stuffing off that egg mcmuffin!
Becky bayless and jwow together... Oh the possibilities :D
Quote from: Trumpers on January 17, 2011, 06:55:01 PM
To quote Doughboy:
Let me knock the stuffing off that egg mcmuffin!
I like how a lot of people here called her ugly..but I bet you if Jwwow offered to fuck any guy here they wouldn't say no.
we already had this convo Gary
had this convo... still wouldn't.
Not worth the sweat it would take to rape her
Quote from: M.D.K. on January 17, 2011, 07:45:43 PM
had this convo... still wouldn't.
Not worth the sweat it would take to rape her
lmao
I call total BS on anyone here who claim they wouldnt have sex with JWoww if it was offered on a plate. So yes Gary, I completely agree with you. Specifically if Lonely Hearts Captain Josh is denying this, or MDK who would fuck the guy that owns the t-shirt store in Jersey Shore if he batted his eyelashes at him.
lmao - I honestly wouldn't!
I'd fuck a lot of things but she is up there with Jodie Marsh, Jordan and Abi Titmuss for apparently hot chicks i wouldnt fuck
Quote from: Trumpers on January 18, 2011, 08:10:46 AM
I call total BS on anyone here who claim they wouldnt have sex with JWoww if it was offered on a plate. So yes Gary, I completely agree with you. Specifically if Lonely Hearts Captain Josh is denying this, or MDK who would fuck the guy that owns the t-shirt store in Jersey Shore if he batted his eyelashes at him.
I'm sorry -- but "Lonely Hearts" Captain Josh?! Haha, that is fucking money!
Quote from: Trumpers on January 18, 2011, 08:10:46 AM
I call total BS on anyone here who claim they wouldnt have sex with JWoww if it was offered on a plate.
(raises hand)
Quote from: Trumpers on January 18, 2011, 08:10:46 AM
I call total BS on anyone here who claim they wouldnt have sex with JWoww if it was offered on a plate. So yes Gary, I completely agree with you. Specifically if Lonely Hearts Captain Josh is denying this, or MDK who would fuck the guy that owns the t-shirt store in Jersey Shore if he batted his eyelashes at him.
Call BS if you want Ian, but I am serious on that one. I will admit that yes she is hot, but I wouldn't fuck her. Just a personal preference
LMAO the pair of you are full of it :)
I would fuck her.
I don't actually know what she looks like though, so saying I would fuck her is hardly a worthy measurement of hotness so I really don't see your point Gary.
Not only would I fuck her, but I would fist pump like the loser Guido's do the entire time while I did it.
JWWOW I would bang, Snooki is another story altogether... *gag*
Well there's a reason I wouldn't, and it has nothing to do with how attractive she is. If she was my wife, then sure...(rambles on about the importance of premarital abstinence)
Quote from: AlexK on January 18, 2011, 07:19:44 PM
Well there's a reason I wouldn't, and it has nothing to do with how attractive she is. If she was my wife, then sure...(rambles on about the importance of premarital abstinence)
That's fine, I'll fuck her twice, once for me and once for Alex :)
I'm not saying shes a bushpig. Just not my cup of rape
Quote from: Drama Queen on January 18, 2011, 07:25:58 PM
That's fine, I'll fuck her twice, once for me and once for Alex :)
You can be my wingman anytime, DQ
Quote from: M.D.K. on January 18, 2011, 08:03:58 PM
I'm not saying shes a bushpig. Just not my cup of rape
I'm pretty sure the "M" in MDK stands for "wordsmith".
People do say I am Shakespearian in my delivery...
Quote from: The Franchise on January 18, 2011, 07:12:06 PM
JWWOW I would bang, Snooki is another story altogether... *gag*
Truer words have never been spoken. The show is retarded and I've never watched a full episode but I do know the cast. If there was any justice in the world, Snooki would be working at Mc Donalds or giving blow jobs for bus tickets; paper bag included. Isn't the bitch famous for being punched in the face or something?
Sigh.
Seeing as the tangent is mostly my fault, I am going to branch this discussion off elsewhere so not to further ruin JDM's TNA updates. Sorry JDM!
Quote from: Trumpers on January 19, 2011, 05:32:18 AM
Seeing as the tangent is mostly my fault, I am going to branch this discussion off elsewhere so not to further ruin JDM's TNA updates. Sorry JDM!
I was in team I'd fuck her so I can't complain ;D
QuoteRic Flair learned today that he suffered a torn rotator cuff in his match with Doug Williams on Saturday night.
No other details are known right now.
More shortly but this is likely the reason he was not booked for iMPACT!.
Update:
Ric flairs injury will keep him ringside for 4 months. This is the most probable reason he remained out of the IMPACT zone this week.
Any reports saying after the European incident Flair quit were false.
Regards,
JDM
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on February 02, 2011, 10:49:02 AM
Update:
Ric flairs injury will keep him ringside for 4 months. This is the most probable reason he remained out of the IMPACT zone this week.
Any reports saying after the European incident Flair quit were false.
Regards,
JDM
Sounds like it's not a big loss at the moment anyway. I like the things I've been hearing about TNA last couple of weeks, and Flair does not seem to be a big (if any) part of it.
He should never have been in the ring in the first place.
Let's hope this is a chance for them to really use Flair correctly and keep the old fucker out the ring. He's a legend but he shouldn't be wrestling in 2011.
Peace
Duckman
The stupid thing was e was injured in the UK, a non televised match. If slick ric is to still wrestle, keep it to pay per views.
Just keep him on the mic :)
I must say, his mic work in TNA has been so much better than in WWE (last 3-5 years) TNA gives him that freedom, it's epic!
He's a 60 plus year old guy and he's getting tossed off the top turnbuckle?? Just asking for trouble at his age.
He can get people over on the mic who can't do it themself and that's what Flair needs to be doing in TNA from now on.
Absolutely no reason for him to wrestle a match.
Peace
Duckman
TNA did another 1.3 rating this week, didn't go down like everyone expected.
Regards,
JDM
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on February 05, 2011, 08:08:38 AM
TNA did another 1.3 rating this week, didn't go down like everyone expected.
Regards,
JDM
To be fair, I don't think many thought this week would go down. What with the "They" reveal. It's next week that people worry about.
Quote from: Jagilki on February 05, 2011, 08:16:13 AM
To be fair, I don't think many thought this week would go down. What with the "They" reveal. It's next week that people worry about.
To be fair, I'm ALWAYS worried about the ratings dropping, lol. So inconsistent.
Regards,
JDM
Something just clicked so I must share it
Desmond Wolfe was scheduled to return Jan 6 on IMPACT, they even recorded his return (a run in save of Doug Williams against AJ Styles and Rob Terry) but they edited the footage out of IMPACT.
I wonder why *ponders*
Regards,
JDM
QuoteDesmond Wolfe has a medical conditionâ€"that has yet to be publicly disclosedâ€"which caused company officials to drop his partnership with Magnus and Chelsea. Magnus reunited with Wolfe at television tapings in December, but a decision was made to not air the vignettes they filmed. The medical condition is also why WWE opted not to sign him.
Get better Des, TNA needs you man!
Regards,
JDM
And the rumors start in 3... 2... 1...
hepatitis
QuoteViewership for TNA iMPACT! is seven percent more on tape, so including those who watch the program time delayed, the cable rating for the Feb. 3 show would be a 1.4, with 2.1 million viewers.
is that higher or lower than usual?
I think it's a tic higher.
Sting is backstage at IMPACT tonight, reports are he's signed a new contract.
:D :D :D :D
But but..B promised he would be in WWE!
Quote from: Gary on February 24, 2011, 08:07:51 PM
But but..B promised he would be in WWE!
Your little friend B lies to you!
:D
WHERE IS YOUR B NOW??
Well... Sting vs Jeff hardy could have been an epic match, I was really enjoying it until it ended.
I know some of you guys weren't happy with it, hell I think taking the title off Anderson was stupid but hardy bs sting in a nice drawn out match at the pay per view would be awesome if Jeff prepares for it well.
I marked for Sting :P
im a HUGE sting mark hes been my favorite for damn near forever.
And that was fucking terrible. Its no wonder TNA is doing so damned poorly when they pull crap like that.
First off, he came out looking like a christmas tree ornament.
Then the match itself was nothing but a pure squash match. There was no build, no nothing.
Thirdly, they changed titles on an impact, not even a live one, and dont do any sort of build towards a PPV match.
It cheapens the title, made hardy look incompetent, and Sting look like a diva that would only come back if he got the title.
There was no crowd build for the match because there was 5 minutes of offense. I think stings entrance took longer than the actual match. and that entrance sucked balls. It was half undertakers return and half the rocks and the whole thing was so improperly built that the crowd wasnt into it at all.
I dont understand any of the reasoning behind this. Everytime hardy left ringside i thought it would be him retreating and being countout to have a real match later, him playing the cowardly champion and avoiding sting but we didnt even get that.
That was enough to make sure i dont watch TNA for a long time. Pathetic.
Compare this IMPACT title change to those of RVD's. RVD's was built up and the match/ end result was great.
This was rushed, poor and much too short.
Let's HOPE the ppv match they have will be good.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on March 06, 2011, 10:18:28 AM
Compare this IMPACT title change to those of RVD's. RVD's was built up and the match/ end result was great.
This was rushed, poor and much too short.
Let's HOPE the ppv match they have will be good.
The problem is, who's going to give a shit if it's good or not now?
What will the match be for? The title? The one that somebody different wears every other week anyway? The result of a match has got to mean something, and since this isn't even their first match now, and it;s for a "champion of the week" title, then... what exactly is the point? They could both put on the best performance of their lives, it does not matter if there is no point to the match.
Little Desmond Wolfe update.
HH announced it was 'In Wolfes court now'
Lets hope...neigh, pray that he returns soon! I hate not having my favorite there!
QuoteVelvet Sky said on her newly launched Twitter account that Chris Sabin is undergoing surgery on his knee this weekend.
Sabin suffered the injury during a match at the April 20 iMPACT! taping. He went for a springboard clothesline and tweaked his knee when Anarquia was out-of-position to take the move. The referee was instructed to end the match when it appeared Sabin was injured.
After the match, an angle took place where the Mexican America faction beat down Sabin before Alex Shelley made his return to television to make the save.
Well that sucks. Just after Shelly is fully recovered, we lose Sabin.
MCMG can't catch a break :(
Phil shatter AKA Gunner is going to get a good push in TNA. Since he began, he's been nothing but impressive. His pin on sting to me was the most over moment in his time at TNA
Also, looks like kurt is turning down his title shot and literally going for the olympics. Looks like gunner could be getting a title shot.
Really happy TNA are pushing him and have signed Austin Aries.
Yay yay for TNA :D
Kid Kash and Dakota Darson have both signed with TNA. They've begun signing X Div talent.
Kash will most likely be a PPA contract and I doubt will be used all that much.
I'm definitely happy about this.
Fingers crossed Jack Evans gets signed, he was so over!
Matt Morgan tweeted saying he's going for an MRI. lets hope he's okay.
I'll keep it updated
man i hope he ok.
It's a mix of good and bad news
Bad news: matt Morgan has suffered a torn pectoral muscle and will be out for 6 weeks
Good news: the tare wasn't all that bad, had it been any worse he wid have needed surgery and would have been fucked for months
Here's to wishing him a speedy recovery
Taking bets that Gail Kim will sign with TNA ;)
QuoteSource: ProWrestling.net
TNA Wrestling head writer Vince Russo and Hulk Hogan engaged in a heated argument last Sunday at Hardcore Justice regarding the finish to the World Heavyweight Championship Match between Sting and Kurt Angle. Hogan later grumbled to colleagues that Russo doesn't know anything because he was never a wrestler.
The two former World Heavyweight Champions made up at the following day's iMPACT! Wrestling tapings. There was, however, noticeable tension among the organization's high ranking officials in the days that followed. Several employees feel it did more damage to a locker room already low in morale.
There has also been internal complaints regarding Eric Bischoff as many wrestlers feel he's arrogant and snobbish. His criticisms over in-ring performances fall on deaf ears because some wrestlers don't respect his opinion regarding their craft. An Eight-Man X Division Gauntlet Match that was originally taped on Tuesday was re-shot the following day because Bischoff didn't like it.
Lol
This weeks IMPACT was great. X div was sick, and the womens match was really enjoyable. I loved the spot where both ODB and Mickie both kicked up. The knockouts has really gotten better. Glad to see TNA investing more into the X Div and K.O Div.
Still yet to watch the rest of it, but really enjoyed it :)
QuoteJames Storm made the announcement on his Twitter page that he's been diagnosed with a partial separation of his shoulder. He had been working through the pain, but doctors have told him that he should take it easy or else he'd be out of the ring for four to six weeks. That would take him out of TNA's Bound for Glory.
More as we get it.
Damn! He deserved a spot in the top. Wonder who'll get the spot.
http://networkedblogs.com/n0v9F (http://networkedblogs.com/n0v9F)
My no surrender review.
I'd really Appreciate some of your opinions on the show as well as the format of my review
Many regards
JDM
Match One, you got about how I felt about it.
Match Two, I would of went just a tad higher like 7/10
Match Three, the ending got it down to 3/10 from me.
Match Four would of been lucky to get a 2/10 from me. It just felt real "eh".
Joe/Storm (I meant) Morgan (match five) could of been much, much better than it was, but was decent anyways.
Roode/Gunner you're fairly spot on with.
Same with A Double vs. Kendrick
I would of went just a tad higher with Roode/Ray.
ME Sting/Angle/Anderson
I would of gave it a 4/10. I just wasn't into the match. It just seemed slow and not well built up. Add in the Hogan ending that could be seen by Ray Charles from two miles away and eh.
Quote from: jagilki on September 13, 2011, 03:28:19 PM
Match One, you got about how I felt about it.
Match Two, I would of went just a tad higher like 7/10
Match Three, the ending got it down to 3/10 from me.
Match Four would of been lucky to get a 2/10 from me. It just felt real "eh".
Joe/Storm (I meant) Morgan (match five) could of been much, much better than it was, but was decent anyways.
Roode/Gunner you're fairly spot on with.
Same with A Double vs. Kendrick
I would of went just a tad higher with Roode/Ray.
ME Sting/Angle/Anderson
I would of gave it a 4/10. I just wasn't into the match. It just seemed slow and not well built up. Add in the Hogan ending that could be seen by Ray Charles from two miles away and eh.
Yeah, I over rated the main event. Should have brought it down to a 6.
4 is about as low as it comes for me so consider it like a 2 haha :P
I probably could bump up the Roode vs ray match as well, really got Roode over as hell. This was the true main event
Along with the wrestling awards, I thought we could do a mini, TNA exclusive one. :)
TNA Match of the year: Bully Ray vs AJ Styles
What awesomeness was this? Only few matches came close to this epic bout, and overall I'd rate it in the top 4 matches of the year worldwide. Bully was so over, and AJ worked amazingly with him. It's a shame they didn't get more matches in. The chemistry was awesome!
TNA Up and comer for 2012: Austin Aries
Aries is so over in TNA. Hell, his match vs Spanky in BFG, Spanky was Boo'd and Aries was cheered. I marked out like fuck when Aries called for the Pendulum Elbow. The crowd was so hot. Aries will be world champion next year, this I guarantee!
TNA Feud of the year: Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett
This was a great feud until the end. Had TNA not fucked up the latter part of the feud, it would have been gold Jerry, gold!
TNA moment of the year: Roode turning on Storm to win the title. Complete shock! I honestly didn't see this turn coming, unlike the majority of TNA's crap turns. Roode is a class heel.
What are your choices?
Did you happen to see TNA this last week? I'm watching it now and that Ric Flair/Sting/Gunner promo was amazingly good. I decided this at the point when Flair was saying 'Sting' over and over, and Sting came back into the picture to ask "what?" and Flair says "nothin.." ..lol "I was talkin to myself".. then back into crazy mode. I loved that segment.
Man, I haven't caught IMPACT in weeks. No foxtel and no Internet life is cruel
This weeks iMPACT was fairly solid. Only negatives to me was the Eric Young bits and the push of Jeff Hardy.
Hardy should be pushed, straight off the nearest cliff.
Austin Aries
Age: 33
Current X-Division Champion
Since returning to TNA Wrestling, Austin Aries has taken the world by storm. His antics, both in the ring and on the microphone are nothing short of stellar and right now is easily one of the most popular wrestlers in TNA.
Aries is the current X Division champion, holding the strap for 5 months and running. No one would argue when I say that before Aries, the X Division was so flat. Even I, a TNA lover, was bored of it. In fact, I'd say since Destination X 2011, I've seen a huge turn around in the Division. TNA have made awesome strides.
What's next? I predict once he finally drops the X Strap, he'll be gunning for world title success. I would personally love to see Austin Aries vs. Jeff Hardy for the World Title somewhere down the line. Hardy is in great shape, and the two would have a mad match.
What are your predictions on Austin Aries and what does the future hold him?
Regards,
JDM
I've been a huge fan of Austin Aries since 2005 and I'm so happy he's gotten this big of a push in TNA over the last 6 months. He's improved a lot too and I love his character and the little things he does to get heat. Good stuff.
Against All Odds was a pretty good pay per view. Aries vs. Shelley was probably match of the night in my opinion. Also, I really dig that Zema Ion. Love the hairspray idea haha.. poor Jesse Sorenson took quite the hit, though.
Jesse Sorenson was injured at the ppv as most of you know. It's looking as if he'll be out for up to a year.
Good news is he is out of hospital.
We wish him a healthy recovery. The guy's got talent, and he's over with the crowd. Real shame.
Impact was pretty damn good this week...I'm just sayin'
Quote from: Joey WARPED on February 17, 2012, 05:57:33 AM
Impact was pretty damn good this week...I'm just sayin'
Indeed it was!
Zema...Ion!
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on February 17, 2012, 06:11:50 AM
Indeed it was!
Zema...Ion!
I think I am in love with that guy. Everything about him is awesome LoL
He's got some real talent.
In fact, I'm glad he won (even though I doubt he would have) because it'll give him a chance to shine against one of the worlds best talents
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/tv/blogs/the-stream/2012/02/the-broad-brilliant-strokes-of-ring-ka-king-and-indias-wrestling-revolution.html (http://www.gq.com/entertainment/tv/blogs/the-stream/2012/02/the-broad-brilliant-strokes-of-ring-ka-king-and-indias-wrestling-revolution.html)
The First Interview with Jesse Sorensen After His Injury (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iULGCBGa2xQ#ws)
Sad stuff. Yet another reminder on how dangerous this sport is.
Not necessarily a TNA update, but I just picked up a ticket to Impact Live in Pensacola, FL on the 16th of this month. I am excited, I've always wanted to attend a TNA event but have always had to work, but I just so happen to be on vacation that weekend. Bought the $50 ticket, so I think that includes the meet and greet. Like I said...can't wait.
Quote from: brkendown on March 03, 2012, 08:04:04 AM
Not necessarily a TNA update, but I just picked up a ticket to Impact Live in Pensacola, FL on the 16th of this month. I am excited, I've always wanted to attend a TNA event but have always had to work, but I just so happen to be on vacation that weekend. Bought the $50 ticket, so I think that includes the meet and greet. Like I said...can't wait.
awesome stuff mate! keep us updated on how it goes!
TNA Impact 3/1/12 Part 6/6 (HDTV) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbyW1dXzZXQ#ws)
The opening matchup between Magnus and A Dub was fucking awesome.
Aries is such a fantastic showman.
Also, the match itself was bloody awesome. Great IMPACT.
Can't wait for this weeks!
I'm wondering if TNA will really stand behind there deal that they will have an update on Jesse each and every week, if they are able too and show his recovery for whichever amount of time it is then he will have some monster momentum on his side when he returns and will have huge fan support.
Bully Ray addresses the fans in Salina, KS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55szzVJlAYI#ws)
Quote from: jagilki on March 07, 2012, 08:33:06 PM
Bully Ray addresses the fans in Salina, KS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55szzVJlAYI#ws)
That is awesome!
Lockdown 2008: Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I-4Bmhdadk#)
Classic match!
QuoteSting vs. TNA World Heavyweight champ Robert Roode in a non-title match
Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Hardy
Mr. Anderson & A.J. Styles vs. Christopher Daniels & Kazarian
TNA tag team championship bout
Samoa Joe & Magnus vs. Matt Morgan & Crimson
X Division title match
Austin Aries vs. Zema Ion
TNA Knockout title bout
Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne
The card for this years Victory Road. let the predictions begin!
Match of the night:
For me, the match of the night will go to Zema Ion vs. Austin Aries.
Anyone watching IMPACT would have seen how much heat Ion has gotten. He's playing a great heel and even threatened to break more necks if it meant he could win the strap. This guy has a real future, and if these guys get good match time, it'll be a badass match! Ion to win the X div title. Aries to have a small feud with him until Ion beats him again to get over. Aries then moves on to the world title picture.
The rest of the card is pretty solid. I'd say the most lacking match may be the Styles/Anderson vs. Daniels/Kazarian. It could be great, but I have a feeling it'll fail.
Either way, I'll be looking forward to this one while I watch hung over after 3 days of drinking for my birthday. heh heh
Here's a quick review of the Impact Wrestling Live Show I attended Friday night in Pensacola, FL.
To begin with, the meet and greet was supposed to open the doors at 5:30pm, so I got there around 5. Was hyped up by Jason? No Don West, no Jeremy Borash...was kinda bummed there. Said Don West had some medical problems, not quite sure about it. All they did was try to get folks to spend money, which I did, but still. They promote the whole 'Fans matter' stuff all the time, but the only way you matter is if you fork out money. So, hey, if you got the money, you can damn near do anything at a Impact show.
The meet and greet felt extremely rushed, but I know these guys had to get ready. Got autographs from Crimson, Gunner, Kazarian, Daniels, Gail Kim, and Zema Ion. All them were pretty nice, Daniels ragged on the guy in front of me, talking about his shirt looked good...on Magnum P.I. Wish Daniels would have been a 'good guy' though, because I'm a huge fan. I did bow to him when he came to the ring though.
So Cal Val did the mic work for the show, so that was a plus.
Already shelled out $25 for the 'brown bag special' for the program so I had something they could autograph. Decided to shell out the $20 for the Jeff Hardy/Matt Morgan toys to get them autographed. Plan on selling them though, Hardy is a tool. Oh geez, and I got an autograph from Madison Rayne and let me tell you fellows, she is damn good looking.
First match finally upDivision X-Divison Title match to kick off the show, where Austin Aries defeated Zema Ion. Good match, very quick though...probably around 5 mins, if that. Aries got a lot of cheers, Zema a lot of heat.
Second up, had Kazarian w/ Daniels versus Matt Morgshenanigans shenangians from the bad guys, which eventually led to the finish with Daniels holding Morgan's legs down and Kaz getting the pin. Morgan got a decent reaction. Kaz and Daniels managed to garner a lot of heat, razzing on the locals.
In a surprisingly good match, D-Von took on Gunner in effort worked efford. D-Von looks incredibly different in the ring, slim and trim. Same with Bully Ray, reckon why it took them this long in their career to 'bulk' up and cut the fat? Anyways, Gunner got a quick pin over D Von. D Von was over big time, no one started an ECW chant though, suprisingly. I wanted to start one so bad...but I suppose it is a bit old.
And the match before intermission? Some Knockout Title action as Gail Kim defended against Madison Rayne. I guess both of them were trying to get heel heat though, and in the end Kim got the pinfall over Rayne. Both women are incredibly small, but damn good looking.
Intermission time...more hype...more selling...more beer for me. Didn't shell out the money for an Austin Aries photo, so got a stamp in the program book...how douchey...Like I said, 'Fans Matter' if the fans have the money.
Time for the last two matches, both of which I was not impressed with. It was Crimson vs. Daniels, but Kazarian interfered so the match was thrown out as a DQ finish. Morgan ran in for the save, which led to...you guessed it, a tag team match. After a lot of two on one against Crimson, Morgan eventually got in and finished the two off. Once again, Morgan got a decent reaction.
And now it's main event time. We had the Impact World Champ Robert Roode teaming with Bully Ray to take on James Storm...and...Jeff Hardy. Talk about a deafening reaction, it was unreal to the people that love Jeff Hardy, both grown ups and children. Bully Ray looks good, like I said earlier. Robert Roode plays a heel damn well, he gets a lot of heat. Had plenty of incidents where Atlas had to get in the middle of him and some fans. I was quick to bow to Roode and Bully Ray, as I despise Jeff Hardy. Roode/Ray demolished Hardy for the most part of the match, but after some back and forth action, Hardy hit the Twist of Fate on Bully Ray whilsuper kicktorm hit the superkick on Roode and got the pin. After the match, they quickly announced for another $20 you could get your picture taken with Hardy/Storm. I quickly vacated the premises to get the hell out of dodge.
Now, let me say this, at one point I enjoyed Jeff Hardy a lot and hey, the man has paid his debt to society. But for kids to constantly look up to him? Eh...-shrug- I've got nothing for the man, his in-ring work is still sloppy after so many years in the ring. But Hardy more than likely put 80% of those people in the Civic Center. But like I said, I'm no Hardy fan at all. All in all, I had a good experience. Got a few autographs, got a few toys, couple of DVDs, and a t-shirt. any daytake TNA over WWE anyday, but another older guy and myself were talking about how awesome it'd be to get ROH around here.
Did I mention how good looking Madison Rayne is though?
sounds like you had a great time
Sisterhood Of The Traveling Tights -- Ep. 04 -- Zema Ion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdqJ6ubYv4I#)
Quote from: jagilki on March 18, 2012, 05:46:30 AM
Sisterhood Of The Traveling Tights -- Ep. 04 -- Zema Ion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdqJ6ubYv4I#)
This is brilliant! ! ! !
Motorcity Machine Guns - Coming Soon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-WTVwfql1Q#ws)
With Impact coming to a close, looks like the Lockdown card is fully booked. Looks like a solid card, I suppose I will watch it if time permits.
Storm Vs. Roode has been such a solid feud. Now, after that's over, I'm ready to see Bully Ray get his shot at the top. I know he's older, but damn he has looked good here lately. And let's face it, he is one of the top heels in TNA. Curious to see where he's going. Only thing missing from TNA is Pope...any word on what's going on with him?
Quote from: brkendown on April 12, 2012, 10:41:58 PM
With Impact coming to a close, looks like the Lockdown card is fully booked. Looks like a solid card, I suppose I will watch it if time permits.
Storm Vs. Roode has been such a solid feud. Now, after that's over, I'm ready to see Bully Ray get his shot at the top. I know he's older, but damn he has looked good here lately. And let's face it, he is one of the top heels in TNA. Curious to see where he's going. Only thing missing from TNA is Pope...any word on what's going on with him?
Up to Lockdown has been the Russo set storylines. From here on after will be the new stuff. It's an exciting time! Word has it Bully Ray will be a world champion soon. TNA are said to be focusing more on building up younger talents and only using older guys to put over said talents. Their money should be with Aries. He is bringing the X Division title's prestige right back up. I really give a shit about that title now whereas it was so easy to forget about this time last year.
The way its been presented with him as a title that is par with the WHC- that is a huge accomplishment on Aries part.
The card looks pretty good, fuck off the bitchoffs though. I'd prefer Eric over the young cunt any day. Angle Vs. Hardy could turn out really well. I think the main event will steal the show. Give them a good 30-40 minutes and Storm vs. Roode will be one of the best matches in TNA history. They are over as fuck and will put on one hell of a fight.
TNA is getting better, only thing they fucked up was resigning with Spike. Although I admit it can have its bonus's. Fingers crossed the event is awesome and the new booking of TNA storylines turns out awesome.
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on April 14, 2012, 01:06:21 PM
Aries is gold
He is my favourite wrestler on TV by a million miles right now. The character, the attitude, the in ring stuff. It's brilliant.
They desperately need a crowd that cares. I understand the financial reasons for the shows being where they are, but they need a crowd to get behind a lot of these faces.
Also, seriously they need to REALLY fuck off with anything related to Bischoffs, Hogan and Flair right about now. I understand they try and cater this to a nostalgia generation, but Garrett Bischoff is about as useful as a chocolate fireguard.
I'd honestly rather see a chocolate fireman as opposed to Garret any day. Fuck that soul sucker! Lol
When will TNA learn that he should be killed
Apparently iMPACT is going live May 31 for the summer.
Also rumor going around that Brooke Hogan has signed with TNA.
Via Dixies Twitter
"Brooke Hogan to join @IMPACTWRESTLING as the Executive in Charge of the Knockouts!"
Hogans know best :)
TNA has just resigned Gunner and Austin Aries. I'm very happy with that. Woo hoo.
Rumor has it sabin plans to leave. Rumor only. His contract doesn't end till Like October. I fucking hope he doesn't
TNA Today (June 12) - Interview with Bobby Roode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf201gDWs-M#ws)
Was a great listen. Really like the idea of TNA Today.
TNA is really pushing the shit out of their product at the moment. Glad to see it.
Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe and Magnus will be going to Japan to wrestle for NOAH.
Christopher Daniels will challenge Yoshinobu Kanemaru for the GHC Jr. Heavyweight Title.
Samoa Joe and Magnus will challenge Jun Akiyama and Akitoshi Saito for the GHC Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
Jully 22
There must be an all you can eat buffet in Japan that week.
So destination X has an awesome main event in Roode vs Aries.
What TNA havent done is build up ANY other X division match and there's two weeks or so to go. TNA need to get their shit together and book some matches!!
Oh don't get me wrong- they could produce Slamiversary quality pay per views and better with their current line up- but the Destination X needs X division. The main event couldn't be any better. The two most dominant champions in wrestling today slug it out. Will be huge and a MOTY candidate.
I still can't get over the 450 from RVD last week. But yeah, I'm with ya on Anderson and Hardy being meh.
But come on, Mickie James?!?! I'd watch five hours of her on my tv a day if they'd let me.
Who watched this weeks IMPACT?
Fuck it was good. TNA keep putting on fantastic shows. The AJ/Dixie storyline is beyond gay now, but minus that everything else is fantastic. Sonjays moonsault stomp was fucking awesome. Marked out hard for Jigsaw and Dutt!
Even the crowd was hot for the IMPACT Zone!
Spot on pretty much. TNA has been kick ass for a while now. Last night's show was boss. Both X-Division title tournament matches were awesome (surprised by Mason Andrews vs. Rashard Cameron). All the matches were great, and although the whole AJ/Dixie/whatever storyline is kind of stale. It's still not as bad as having both Hogan's on TV in my opinion.
Quote from: James on June 29, 2012, 12:39:31 PM
Spot on pretty much. TNA has been kick ass for a while now. Last night's show was boss. Both X-Division title tournament matches were awesome (surprised by Mason Andrews vs. Rashard Cameron). All the matches were great, and although the whole AJ/Dixie/whatever storyline is kind of stale. It's still not as bad as having both Hogan's on TV in my opinion.
Definitely. Brooke makes me cringe at how much she looks like her dad
Joey Ryan is back! Lol
I'm actually really enjoying Impact right now, and they seem to be finding their identity which is what I've been begging them to do for I don't even know how long. The Styles/Daniels/Dixie stuff has and continues to be terrible, but the BFG series, Austin Aries, Bully Ray/Joseph Park- Abyss, and the promise of new and returning X-Division talent has me really looking forward to Impact. As far as the gut check stuff goes, I think they could take some time from it. Maybe cut out the multiple war room segments or whatever. Just have a little promo with the wrestler(s) talking about themselves and then their match on the 1st episode. Next episode just the judging stuff. Everything they said in the war room segments is repeated in the judging segment anyways.
I'd just like to add how freaking awesome it was that Bully Ray and Samoa Joe got over 10 minutes in their match!
I've been quite hard on TNA over the last few years. I was really psyched up about it when they first signed Kurt Angle, and then I felt like they blew it w/ the Joe/Angle feud. The last month (since they went live) has been pretty spectacular and I feel like they have the perfect mesh of storyline and great wrestling. Will they be better than WWE when WWE is headlined by Punk/Bryan? No...never. But do they have a good second place spot? Yes..definitely.
Quote from: Wilkins, Drinker of the Scotch on July 01, 2012, 10:39:03 PM
I've been quite hard on TNA over the last few years. I was really psyched up about it when they first signed Kurt Angle, and then I felt like they blew it w/ the Joe/Angle feud. The last month (since they went live) has been pretty spectacular and I feel like they have the perfect mesh of storyline and great wrestling. Will they be better than WWE when WWE is headlined by Punk/Bryan? No...never. But do they have a good second place spot? Yes..definitely.
Dude, that was still a golden age of TNA compared to when the Main Event Mafia came along and THEN Hogan et al.
Angle/Joe feud was epic. The shoot cage match was probably my favorite match in TNA history. It was just pure epic.
Joe vs Angle at Destination X will surely be a ripper of a match!!!
See as much as I'd really like to get behind the match, I think they should give it a bit more build and pass on it for Destination X, I just think the card should focus on the X Division like it did last year.
Quote from: Al Black Rose on July 03, 2012, 12:56:05 AM
See as much as I'd really like to get behind the match, I think they should give it a bit more build and pass on it for Destination X, I just think the card should focus on the X Division like it did last year.
To be fair, it's the only non X division match on the Card (bar the main event of course)
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on July 03, 2012, 07:46:34 AM
To be fair, it's the only non X division match on the Card (bar the main event of course)
Both are former X-Division Champions...or am I the only one who remembers this?
The only match that I can see that doesn't have AT LEAST one X-division/Former X-Division wrestler is (so far) Park/Ray...however one could argue that as Abyss is a former X-Division champion, and just going under a different gimmick...but I'm guessing that I'm just overthinking thinking this.
Obviously, if there's a women's match at the PPV, then that'll be one of the non-X Division matches (I'm guessing Kim and Tessmacher, possibly with James thrown in to cement her heel turn) but bar that, I don't see any other matches that won't constitute what the X-Division was/is.
Park vs bully ray will be on IMPACT I believe. Last year they had a super impact before destination X- I see them doing something similar.
yes, the women's match got moved to there as well. The only difference is this "Super IMPACT" will be after instead of before.
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on July 08, 2012, 10:53:55 PM
JDM!
I demand you update on why Taz wasn't commentator for Destination X tonight!
As our resident TNA guy, it's your job!
I wasn't complaining!
NEW TNA SPECIAL THIS THURSDAY
by Mike Johnson @ 9:51 PM on 7/6/2012
Spike TV will air a special this Thursday at 7 PM titled "Impact Rewind", airing prior to the live Impact at 8 PM Eastern.
NEW TNA TV SHOW TO AIR WEEKLY
by Dave Scherer @ 9:32 PM on 7/8/2012
TNAN released the following:
Don't miss three hours of TNA IMPACT WRESTLING every Thursday night on SpikeTV! Get your weekly TNA recap starting at 7/6c with the new "Rewind" broadcast immediately followed by IMPACT WRESTLING LIVE at 8/7c!
It's three hours of Total Nonstop Action featuring your favorite wrestling superstars - including "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan, "The Icon" Sting, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, "Cowboy" James Storm, the lovely and lethal Knockouts, the high-flying X Division athletes and many more! TNA IMPACT WRESTLING takes place from the Impact Zone at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida! IMPACT WRESTLING is the world’s most innovative experience in professional wrestling, airing in over 120 countries worldwide!
Preview Thursday's block of TNA IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV
(Remember - watch the new "Rewind" broadcast starting at 7/6c, then IMPACT at the new time of 8/7c)
- Witness the aftermath of the "Destination X" Pay-Per-View event! Who will be the World Heavyweight Champion on Thursday after Sunday's PPV main event - Bobby Roode or Austin Aries? Tune in and find out!
- Plus, the broadcast will feature the NEW X Division Champion that will be crowned at the Pay-Per-View! Who will survive the tournament and claim the title in The Ultimate X Match? Don't miss IMPACT!
- In a huge Bound For Glory Series match on Thursday's SpikeTV broadcast, Kurt Angle battles Mr. Anderson! Which superstar will pick up points in the ongoing competition for a shot at the World Title?
- The Knockouts Title will be on the line on Thursday as Miss Tessmacher defends the gold against former champion, Gail Kim
- Plus, Joseph Park goes to war with Bully Ray!
All this and much more on Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast LIVE at 8/7c on SpikeTV.
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on July 08, 2012, 10:53:55 PM
JDM!
I demand you update on why Taz wasn't commentator for Destination X tonight!
As our resident TNA guy, it's your job!
Every year he takes a break around this time for family commitments. I prefer JB anyway! Woo hoo!
Who will the Aces and 8's be?
My pick is Jeff Jarret, Joey Ryan and someone totally unknown who are going to try and usurp Hogan and Sting.
Who do you guys think and why?
Regards,
JDM
I'm betting on
Jeff Jarrett
Cliff "Domino" Compton
Luke "Festus" Gallows
Johnny Devine
and others.
Sting pretty much called them the Dead Mans Hand, which is a pretty sweet sounding stable name.
Maybe we'll finally see undertaker vs sting :)
That means, last week, Hogan was beaten off by Dead Mans Hand?
Yep, and Sting was also beaten off by the Dead Mans Hand.
Well, 'Taker has to fill his non-Mania schedule somehow...
Aces and Eights or Dead Mans Hand both sound good.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_man%27s_hand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_man%27s_hand)
So either / or sounds interchangeable, and based on the history, there is no definite "5th" card. Was it 8 guys that attacked Sting? If so, it would be a group of 7 led by an 8th, which seems like a LOT of people. When you start out with 8 guys, you're dealing with an NWO type group already, and those tend to get really cluttered.
I think 4 guys would be better: Main Eventer, X Division Guy, (Two Aces) , and a tag team (Two Eights) with the final card unrevealed and unknown, much like the unknown unrevealed card in the Aces & Eights hand.
That way you keep the 5th slot open for someone major that can either defect & go heel, or come in as a big surprise.
The new TNA Show "Rewind" that aired before iMPACT last week?
It's been canceled by Spike.
Another stable ?
Quote from: jagilki on July 18, 2012, 04:59:38 PM
The new TNA Show "Rewind" that aired before iMPACT last week?
It's been canceled by Spike.
Yep, to be honest they should go with Xplosion at that time. But, with the current crap with direct Tv you can't except good ratings on anything.
Quote from: Black Death on July 18, 2012, 06:30:21 PM
Another stable ?
You say that like it's a bad thing. A stable if done right can be awesome and TNA are working hard to make sure it goes right and is successful.
We gave a good review of Destination X on MFX.
this aces and eights got me thinking if it is Jarrett and Triple A invading, guess who just so happens to work for Triple A. Vampiro can be the not shown card and the Aces and Eights could be
Cliff Compton
Luke Gallows
Chuck Palumbo
Petey Williams or Homicide
Chavo Guerrero Joins TNA IMPACT WRESTLING (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI4CMTV6c54#ws)
QuoteLegendary third generation superstar Chavo Guerrero has joined TNA IMPACT WRESTLING and makes his debut next week
Where does Chavo fit in?
X-Division or TV title? Or does he hang out with Ken Anderson, Jeff Hardy, and Kurt Angle? Curious to see.
Didn't enjoy much of Chavo in WWF/WWE but I loved him in WCW.
This weeks IMPACT looks the goods.
I like the fact they got Chavo, he'll be great to help get the young guys over as jack mentioned.
I loved *spoiler alert* the aces and 8's fucking up a bunch of people tonight. It allowed more match time (cut half the promos out)
It's a real shame about the directv stuff and TNA losing viewers because of it while they're putting on the best IMPACTS in years.
I'll be honest to me, this weeks iMPACT was a huge step back. The only saving grace was the pure awesome crap of the Clair/AJ storyline, which while crap has gone so crap it's awesome.
That and in the F.A.N. live thread, we turned the AJ/Claire storyline into a recreation of The Room.
I just enjoyed the wrestling :) I pretend AJ/Clair shit doesn't exist. :)
I think I was soured on the wrestling by having a 500 hour Ken Anderson match.
I almost committed suicide.
Quote from: jagilki on July 20, 2012, 08:54:20 AM
I think I was soured on the wrestling by having a 500 hour Ken Anderson match.
I almost committed suicide.
Wasn't a bad match considering how shit he is. lol.
I absolutely marked the fuck out for Robbie E beating Hardy. LOL
There is a giant blonde guy that looks almost like Van Hammer so I'm interested to see who that is. Pretty sure the biggest is Luke Gallows. After last night it looks like it is 6 guys for sure unless one or two are just masked thugs that won't have a role. Luke Gallows and Domino seem like a given. None of the masked guys have Jarretts exact size but they could change that up.
I vote the long haired man is the Disciple. Lol
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on July 20, 2012, 11:07:37 AM
I was thinking the same thing! Ha!
Yes, this was a weak episode, but I don't think it was a terrible step back.
The Anderson match looked really sloppy and yes, it felt like it was going on forever.
Aces and 8's is still interesting, kind of reminded me of Nexus at the end attacking the face and the heel.
I hope it's not an invasion angle, because with the BFG series and how awesome it is, an invasion would totally steal it's thunder. Plus, if the names being thrown around are true...then I don't know most of them and it would be really lame to have an invasion of unknown people.
Still a step up from most of his matches :)
Aces and 8's can be only one thing....
Its UNDERTAKER(Swerve)
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQP3uZ45KangG0AqR4t-vb3mpcX33yKMDDMMsEKlUNUsIIcksnAZw)
Your right CM Punk that was lame..I'm sorry guys.
Now for the show I actually wanna see what happens on it, I was out all last night with the Movie marathon and missed it, got it DVR'd though.
Quote from: Legacy on July 20, 2012, 10:19:45 AM
Van Hammer
"Hey, hey Mark. IT’S VAN HAMMER. IT’S VAAN HAAAMMERR. Yo, can you get me into WCW?! I wanna f*** your twin brother. I WANNA F*** YOUR TWIN BROTHER. IT’S VAAAAAN HAMMER. I think your brother’s pretty. I think your twin brother’s pretty. He’s pretty, I wanna f*** his mouth. With my guitar, I WANNA F*** HIS MOUTH WITH MY GUITAR. IT’S VAAAAAN HAAAMMMERR. Remember when I trained you? Remember when I trained youuuuu?! Now it’s time to repay the favor. Let me f*** your twin brother in the mouth with my guitarrrr. Alright, I’ll send you an email. It’s from Van Hammer at AOL.com. Alright, my Yahoo! Messenger is WCWHammer_Van. Alright, I’ll be looking for an email, or just catch me online anytime. On Facebook! I’m really into Facebook now. Okay, good talk. BYE.â€
the Aces and Eights are going to have different people do the attacking until the time for the group to be shows faces.
This week
Wes Brisco
Luke Gallows
D-Lo Brown
and some other people
Rumors are going around that Velvet Sky may be leaving TNA.
Also, Dvon and Bully Ray's contracts are expiring and no agreement has been reached as of yet. If Bully leaves, it'll be a MAJOR blow to TNA Wrestling.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on July 24, 2012, 01:33:26 PM
Rumors are going around that Velvet Sky may be leaving TNA.
Also, Dvon and Bully Ray's contracts are expiring and no agreement has been reached as of yet. If Bully leaves, it'll be a MAJOR blow to TNA Wrestling.
Yea, they can manage if Devon leaves, but losing Bully Ray would suck for them. He's been a great heel for them, and his feud with Abyss is actually getting fairly positive feedback.
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on July 24, 2012, 03:09:55 PM
I couldn't care less about Velvet Sky leaving. Hot chicks are a dime a dozen and if I'm honest she's looking past her expiration date lately (Internet standards apply to that line, of course).
I'm pretty sure that the Dudley's will be resigned. The booking team has been pretty on top of things lately and I can't imagine they would let Devon remain a champion and feature Bully they way they do if they planned on letting them get away.
Also, I'm fairly certain that they waited until the last minute to resign last time their contracts were up.
Indeed they did. Only variable this time is WWE may be interested in bully ray.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on July 25, 2012, 12:10:19 AM
Indeed they did. Only variable this time is WWE may be interested in bully ray.
Hopefully he doesn't jump ship.
TNA have announced that there will be an interm GM while hogan recovers from the beating he took from the aces and 8's last week.
This could go two ways
1. They put Sting in as GM which would make sense
2. They put Jeff Jarret as the GM
If they go option two, it'll be obvious which way they'll go with the angle. I'd say there's a 90% chance this'll be shit. Lol
3 They put Brooke Hogan in, she wears a fake Fu Manchu and nobody can tell the difference.
4 Nick Hogan crashes the party and shows up
I don't like the concept of a full-time authority figure anyway. Sure, it was a good thing in the late 90's, when the authority figures were heels and feuding with faces, but its outdated now.
I wish they'd go back to a Jack Tunney type character, a neutral suit who only shows up when needed (ie, for disciplinary purposes or to name a #1 Contender).
Quote from: JackHondo on July 26, 2012, 09:58:50 AM
I don't like the concept of a full-time authority figure anyway. Sure, it was a good thing in the late 90's, when the authority figures were heels and feuding with faces, but its outdated now.
I wish they'd go back to a Jack Tunney type character, a neutral suit who only shows up when needed (ie, for disciplinary purposes or to name a #1 Contender).
Totally agree on this. The closest anyone has come with that kind of role is Jim Cornette. Minimal appearances, and he's only there to handle the important shit. That's what an authority figure needs to be. Not someone who takes up more TV time then the Television, X-Division, and Knockout's champions combined.
This weeks IMPACT was decent. The matches were great (bar the womens match) and storyline development is still going strong.
Wasn't a fan of chavos seg, but the crowd was shit for it. The crowd in general is just shit. The gutcheck stuff was alright. I don't like the guy.
Bully Ray/Angle was the highlight of the night for me. The aces and 8's keep doing a good job.
I think TNA need to sort out their KO division. It's so weak.
In fact, everything but the X Divison and Heavyweight division needs working on. I still think King and Cameron should be made a team.
What are your thoughts?
Also, Its been announced that next week it'll be Austin Aries and Kenny King vs. Robert Roode and Zema Ion. That'll be pure awesome!!
I fell asleep for this weeks iMPACT.
That's not a knock on iMPACT.
At home, on Dish, it comes on at 6PM.
Here at the hotel, Spike must be on a big delay, it didn't come on until 9PM. I was dead at that point after working all day.
Quote from: jagilki on July 27, 2012, 06:00:29 AM
I fell asleep for this weeks iMPACT.
That's not a knock on iMPACT.
At home, on Dish, it comes on at 6PM.
Here at the hotel, Spike must be on a big delay, it didn't come on until 9PM. I was dead at that point after working all day.
QFT... regardless of what TNA or WWE do for that matter I they need to put their shows on earlier if they want me to watch.
We went into some detail on the previous weeks Impact on MFX amongst other things. Anything involving another Hogan family member would be horrible.
I am also a big believer in what Hondo was saying. There was much discussion on MFX about the AJ character being the GM on RAW and how in my opinion it's a poison chalice.
My greatest fear for TNA is who this new stable is. I think its going to be horrendous when it turns out to be a bunch of nobodies and mid carders.
Quote from: Trumpers on July 27, 2012, 09:47:35 PM
We went into some detail on the previous weeks Impact on MFX amongst other things. Anything involving another Hogan family member would be horrible.
I am also a big believer in what Hondo was saying. There was much discussion on MFX about the AJ character being the GM on RAW and how in my opinion it's a poison chalice.
My greatest fear for TNA is who this new stable is. I think its going to be horrendous when it turns out to be a bunch of nobodies and mid carders.
Ian, who do you think TNA will need to use to make this angle work??
I personally think they'd need 5 people involved.
1. Jeff Jarrett- the leader of the group. He can be the voice of the group.
2. Chris Masters- the dominant mid carder- he can win the TV title and dominate the mid card.
3. Rashad Cameron and ????- the Tag team contenders. I see unlimited potential in Rashad Cameron. He's got the look, and with a tag title run he could he a real player. He just needs the right partner and they could revitalize the tag division.
4. ????? - the main eventer. They need someone established to launch into the stable and shock the TNA world. They need someone like pope (if he was built up more) and it would really give the stable allot of Zest.
Hulk Hogan is the leader of the group
Scott Hall
Kevin Nash
X-Pac
It's the NWO Brother.
Quote from: jagilki on July 28, 2012, 07:53:20 AM
Hulk Hogan is the leader of the group
Scott Hall
Kevin Nash
X-Pac
It's the NWO Brother.
Id mark out if Nash, X-Pac and Hall walked out to the ring and got attacked by the aces and 8's just to troll the wrestling world. lol
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on July 28, 2012, 01:41:00 AM
Ian, who do you think TNA will need to use to make this angle work??
I personally think they'd need 5 people involved.
1. Jeff Jarrett- the leader of the group. He can be the voice of the group.
2. Chris Masters- the dominant mid carder- he can win the TV title and dominate the mid card.
3. Rashad Cameron and ????- the Tag team contenders. I see unlimited potential in Rashad Cameron. He's got the look, and with a tag title run he could he a real player. He just needs the right partner and they could revitalize the tag division.
4. ????? - the main eventer. They need someone established to launch into the stable and shock the TNA world. They need someone like pope (if he was built up more) and it would really give the stable allot of Zest.
I think it has to have a purpose JDM thats the problem. See if you are going to have a power hungry stable of stars they need to be stars and frankly...if TNA thinks they can float Chris Masters or Luke Gallows and we recognize them as anything more than WWE lowercard cast offs they are crazy. So then if you go the Nexus route...why not have built in a storyline were Bischoff tried to hire them and was stopped in doing so by Hogan and now they are all back to gain revenge. I GUESS this could be crowbarred in...but it would have nice to have built to this.
My Aces and Eights.
James Storm - Leader
Cliff Compton & Luke Gallows - Tag Team
Wes Brisco - X-Division
Jeff Jarrett - Co-Leader/Mouthpiece
Have it be centered solely around James Storm being upset at being pushed to the back in favor of Austin Aries. God Damn it, he was supposed to be the next golden boy. He was supposed to be the one to take care of Bobby Roode. Then Hogan gets a hard on for Austin Aries? Hogan goes Balls Deep on this Aries Push? Why? Because Austin Aries is the flavor of the month? James Storm has been working his ass off for TNA from day one! Does he get any recognition for it? Fuck no. TNA treats him like a second fiddle and he's not going to take this shit anymore.
Jeff Jarrett then agrees, and adds in how Kurt Angle, Dixie Carter and others pushed him out of HIS company, just because he fucks Kurts Ex better than Kurt can any day.
Leave Double J as a mostly inactive wrestler, more into a manager role.
Gallows, Compton explain them as hungry young talent who are willing to do whatever the must to make an "iMPACT" and Wes Brisco could be the "2nd Generation Guy Who Everybody Forgot"
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on July 28, 2012, 08:57:12 PM
I'm hoping Storm isn't really involved with Aces and Eights. They have so many great heels right now that I would rather see someone like Bully Ray featured over Storm.
Name the aces and 8's you want to see then :)
I'd rather see Bully as his own heel than in a group.
But, we all know the centerpiece of AcesAndEights will be Garrott Bischoff.
Quote from: jagilki on July 28, 2012, 10:21:06 PM
I'd rather see Bully as his own heel than in a group.
But, we all know the centerpiece of AcesAndEights will be Garrott Bischoff.
If that happens I'll stop watching TNA.
Garrett Bischoff and Brooke Hogan. 2012's Triple H and Stephine.
Hernandez and Chavo for TNA tag team champions instead of NWO reincarnations why not have a LWO reincarnation for once with Chavo as the leader like his uncle eddie was.
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26th July show was ace!
I'm excited for this weeks impact. Can't wait for the Kenny King/Austin Aries vs. Bobby Roode/Zema Ion match. will be epic!
For Aces & Eights, I'm thinking that Jarrett is most likely the leader. Compton & Gallows are probably there as the tag team. Masters wouldn't surprise me either considering he's been in Ring Ka King and had a "try out" match recently. The only real questions are, who else and why are they attacking the people they've attacked. Hogan, Sting, and Angle make sense with Jarrett as the leader. They screwed him over in some way. Shaw, Aries, and Roode make zero sense though, and it can't just be to get noticed. They were already noticed with Sting, Hogan, and Angle.
Honestly, Impact is just fantastic wrestling programming right now. I am completely into it.
Quote from: Trumpers on August 06, 2012, 04:00:03 PM
Honestly, Impact is just fantastic wrestling programming right now. I am completely into it.
Ditto!
I thought this weeks IMPACT opening with a 15 minute match between four super talented guys was a testament to the great strides they're making as a company.
one world.
Appletini.
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on August 06, 2012, 10:26:23 PM
Yeah, Impact has been really good.
Even their silly angles like the baby is leading to some great matches and honestly, it's really reached that level of campy that makes it fun to watch.
And even that angle has lead to some decent stuff. The actress playing Claire is still awful, but Daniels has done some fantastic mic work and really played his part well.
Even the baby shower thing made me laugh!
Good news guys, TNA will be staying live throughout September as well.Further negotiations are under way to keep it extended.
That's great news for TNA, I hope they can manage to stay live because I watch Impact a lot more now that it's live and I haven't read the results weeks prior to the show airing.
Who is the prospect :O
I don't think it is, it isn't even 100% if he'll resign with TNA. god forbid he leaves for the E- that'd be a nightmare.
Whats everyone picking for the PPV?
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:
Bobby Roode vs. Austin Aries
Aries needs to win to keep his momentum going. Plus, they need a face champion to take on whoever the Aces and 8's end up being.
BFG SERIES MATCH â€" WORTH 20 POINTS:
LADDER MATCH
AJ Styles vs Kurt Angle vs Christopher Daniels vs Samoa Joe
Joe is on fire at the moment. Hes beating the right people and could be a major player again in TNA. A part of me wishes he was in the Aces and 8's.
BFG SERIES MATCH â€" WORTH 20 POINTS:
TABLES MATCH
Jeff Hardy vs James Storm vs Bully Ray vs Robbie E
He needs points. Ray will be taken out by the Aces and 8's, hardy will swanton bomb Robbie E through a table for the win
BFG SERIES MATCH â€" WORTH 20 POINTS:
FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE
Mr. Anderson vs Rob Van Dam vs The Pope vs Magnus
Sadly... Anderson will win. Here are two great talents in Pope and Magnus who could really use a push. I'd love an upset, but I don't see it happening
KNOCKOUTS TITLE MATCH:
Madison Rayne vs. Miss Tessmacher
X-DIVISION TITLE MATCH:
Kenny King vs. Zema Ion
As much as I want to see King rise, Ion needs to become a viable champion. to do that, he needs to win.
Kid Kash and Gunner vs. Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez
Stop pissing on Eddie and wrestle as 'chavo' not as an eddie wannabe.
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on August 12, 2012, 01:06:10 PM
Kid Kash and Gunner vs. Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez
Match of the Year. I know this hasn't been built much yet, but Chavo is such a phenomenal wrestler I can see him carrying everyone else to a match we'll talk about for years. It will be the best match in TNA History and it will be the 4th best match of all time (Chavo's other great matches against Saturn, Lash Leroux, and one half of the Insane Clown Posse are obviously numbers 1, 2, and 3...because of Chavo's amazing ability of course). Greatest legend of all time.
+1
Poor pope :(
Was reading the TNA zults for BFG. Thought that this was a little dramatic, unless I missed something devastating..
QuoteAfter turning things in his favor Robbie E almost put Hardy through the table but at the last second Hardy was able to move out of the way which made Robbie E impale[/i] himself on the table.
If Russo was still in charge I could see it happening in a table on a pole match.
I have this weird feeling Matt Morgan will be the head of the Aces and 8's. lol
I missed every right after the entry of the second BFG series match with Bully and co so I dont really know anything that happened, but I think the Pope thing was just to get A&8 over.
Also am I the only tired to hearing Joe say the bit about respect? If they arnt going to do anything official with that storyline they should just stop the whole respect thing.
Again both PPV and Impact previous to PPV discussed on MFX and the go home show for Summer Slam...were you too can say 'This Pipers Pit is starting to stink'
This weeks IMPACT was pretty good. AJ/Daniels was fantastic as usual, and even Hardy/Ray was good to watch. Makes me interested in how next week will go. Aces and 8's vs the IMPACT Main Eventers.
So Pope's out injured - shoulder surgery, couple of months according to various sources. The angle with A and 8s was to get him off TV. I wonder how that's going to effect the BFG series as he has three matches left.
I'm about to watch the latest Impact. The only show I actually look forward to watching these days.
TNA has really turned a corner since they booted Russo and started booking straight forward wrestling shows again. Even their bad stuff (AJ/Claire, Brooke Hogan's Jaw, Madison/Earl) is actually quite funny and entertaining. It's bad comedy but I get the feeling that's how it's been written. Well apart from Brooke Hogan's Jaw - although she is fucking hilariously horrible.
Props to guys like Ian and JDM who stuck with the product through the dark days after so many of us walked away! I've been back watching every Impact and PPV for 6 weeks now and I have not once been bored, had my intelligence insulted, or skipped through segments/matches.
Here's hoping they keep up the steady progress and more people start to come back to the show. It really is worth watching.
Peace
Duckman
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[spoiler]This upcoming week will be the end of the Clair Lynch storyline. Thank fuck for that. She will not be appearing from what I've heard. Woo hoo!![/spoiler]
Really loving this show. I have no idea, but the Aces and 8s storyline has actually got me griped like a good drama should do. A 'who is it' scenario.
Its absolute gold!
Still slightly concerned on post reveal plans and reasons...BUT...cannot fault this show at the moment and looking forward to tonights review.
Quote from: Trumpers on August 22, 2012, 12:22:51 PM
Really loving this show. I have no idea, but the Aces and 8s storyline has actually got me griped like a good drama should do. A 'who is it' scenario.
Its absolute gold!
Still slightly concerned on post reveal plans and reasons...BUT...cannot fault this show at the moment and looking forward to tonights review.
I think tonights show will really make or break the storyline if its the reveal show.
Eric and Garret Bichoff. lol
Claire Lynch and Dixie Carter.
As I have said on a few MFX shows my major concern is that it will be a let down. You need to have a reason on why they are here. So there needs to be a leader of sorts. Lets hope its JJ and not Bischoff.
I actually thought our picks for the Aces and 8s reveal on MFX this week was pretty damn good.
Especially your pick of Horace Hogan.
Seriously though, I think when they do the reveal the 'why' is going to be more important than the 'who.' but they need at least one TNA guy who has a big enough name to make it click. JJ is my shout and to be honest, with the way Sting fired him and Karen all that time ago, he's the most logical choice at the moment.
If it turns out to be EB though I will fucking cry until I shit my pants.
Peace
Duckman
Quote from: Duckman on August 23, 2012, 11:47:22 AM
Seriously though, I think when they do the reveal the 'why' is going to be more important than the 'who.' but they need at least one TNA guy who has a big enough name to make it click. JJ is my shout and to be honest, with the way Sting fired him and Karen all that time ago, he's the most logical choice at the moment.
This. I've seen you guys taking about this for a while, so decided to watch last weeks episode(I record but rarely watch them) last night, and was pleased with it. I'm glad to see the show taking a less random approach to everything, but if it turns out that a&e are just doing this for shots and giggles, or some other equally lame reason, then it will kill the whole thing.
The fact that they have seemingly organized TNAs top guys to combat a&e makes it more important than ever.
Quote
If it turns out to be EB though I will fucking cry until I shit my pants.
Qft
Hollywood hogan is back . Lol
Makes you wonder which TNA member is involved. I don't think it'll be Roode, I'd like it to be Bully Ray.
What about you guys?
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on August 24, 2012, 02:41:42 AM
Hollywood hogan is back . Lol
Makes you wonder which TNA member is involved. I don't think it'll be Roode, I'd like it to be Bully Ray.
What about you guys?
I thought the episode was kind of stupid to be honest. I mean ok I get it...we have some massive attack and then blindside Aries in the process and thats the key to this thing. However, there was ample chance to demask more than one guy and I think that was what didnt work for me.
That and the fact for the most part Aces and 8pm got their butts handed to them.
I agree with you on the demasking thing. That's what should have happened. I wouldn't say the segment was stupid, I still think it was effective, but it definitely could have been better.
Glad we'll never see Clair lynch again !!!
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on August 24, 2012, 08:02:56 PM
Glad we'll never see Clair lynch again !!!
Unless you go to the Popeye attraction at Universal Studios.
Quote from: jagilki on August 24, 2012, 08:26:54 PM
Unless you go to the Popeye attraction at Universal Studios.
I'd probably spit on her if I did. Lol
I thought this show fucking ruled! It had numerous appearances by Gunner.
Also Hulk Hogan grunted in a way that both aroused and terrified me.
Plus motorbikes and loads of denim and FIGHTING! FUCK YEAH FIGHTING!!
Give me this over RAW any day of the week. Seriously. Even when Impact isn't great (this show was patchy but entertaining) it's still light years ahead of RAW for me.
Peace
Duckman
I think Sam would have an orgasm here around Sturgis time.
I didn't get to see it :(.
Hogan, Sting & 3 Aces & Eights Members Backstage - Impact 23/8/2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNGzxxvjLdA#ws)
Segment of the century.
Quote from: Trumpers on August 24, 2012, 06:42:11 PM
I thought the episode was kind of stupid to be honest. I mean ok I get it...we have some massive attack and then blindside Aries in the process and thats the key to this thing. However, there was ample chance to demask more than one guy and I think that was what didnt work for me.
That and the fact for the most part Aces and 8pm got their butts handed to them.
I watched it again (watched half the ep while I was away for my brothers wedding) And I think the worst part of the episode was the godawful editing of the final to aces and 8's videos (when they say 30 mins till the fight begins and the end motor cycle bit). Honestly that was the worst editing I've seen on IMPACT in such a long time.
Apart from that, when I watched it again, and at least 3-5 members had their masks ripped off in the process. The reason the group looked so weak is because the majority were decoys to distract the locker room until the main members of aces and 8's picked their time to ambush the final group of IMPACT wrestlers. I can't see how it made the main group look weak at all. Think of it like the dark knight rises (Which TNA is clearly borrowing from) Bane gets a shitload of mercenaries to fight for him, yet batman and catwoman smash them all until Batman is lured right where Bane wants him. In this case the Aces and 8's had a bunch of low lifes to fight for their cause (in which they got their asses kicked by professional wrestlers) which, as per their plan allowed them to ambush the ones they wanted and destroy Aries.
I'm not sure if I'm getting my point across, but thats how I saw it go down
Same here. There's only really 5 main guys in Aces and 8s. Namely the dudes who were in the ring and HHH/HBKed Aries arm. The rest are the little bitches that have to sort out the pool cues, sweep up the blood and check the tyre pressure on the main dudes bikes.
You're right on the editing though man, that was a brutal cut. One thing TNA still can't do is great production. They're ok, but nowhere near as slick as WWE when it comes to that side of the show.
Personally I don't think we're going to find out who Aces and 8s are until Bound for Glory - when the person behind it makes their big return. Please not Bischoff, please not Bischoff, please not Bischoff. Anyone but Bischoff.
And I'm going to talk about this on MFX this week - WHY IN THE FUCK WAS JOE PARK NOT CLARE LYNCH'S LAWYER?!?!?!?! That was the perfect opportunity for him to be involved in this so bad it's good angle. Plus he could team with AJ and go after Daniels/Kaz. Such a missed opportunity.
Peace
Duckman
Quote from: Duckman on August 26, 2012, 07:34:53 AM
Same here. There's only really 5 main guys in Aces and 8s. Namely the dudes who were in the ring and HHH/HBKed Aries arm. The rest are the little bitches that have to sort out the pool cues, sweep up the blood and check the tyre pressure on the main dudes bikes.
You're right on the editing though man, that was a brutal cut. One thing TNA still can't do is great production. They're ok, but nowhere near as slick as WWE when it comes to that side of the show.
Personally I don't think we're going to find out who Aces and 8s are until Bound for Glory - when the person behind it makes their big return. Please not Bischoff, please not Bischoff, please not Bischoff. Anyone but Bischoff.
And I'm going to talk about this on MFX this week - WHY IN THE FUCK WAS JOE PARK NOT CLARE LYNCH'S LAWYER?!?!?!?! That was the perfect opportunity for him to be involved in this so bad it's good angle. Plus he could team with AJ and go after Daniels/Kaz. Such a missed opportunity.
Peace
Duckman
He was in mexico (AAA) and was booked out. I agree with you man, would have made sense!
Quote from: Al Black Rose on August 25, 2012, 03:28:50 PM
I didn't get to see it :(.
Use my links on the how to watch TNA/WWE free bit of the site (sticked in this forum). There are 6 parts to a Impact show on youtube you can watch in 14 minute bits. I do it every week.
Also I get the whole thing on the millions and billions and trillions of the bikers who distracted the rest of the roster to allow the 5 to get their hands dirty with Aries, but I'd have liked a bit more of a nod to that being their intent all along.
I probably didnt explain myself very well earlier either, but to me...that was what was missing the
'Yeah well done on beating up our Fight Club juniors most these guys have been outside our house nuzzled in Bob's man tits...'
Unless thats coming this week...
Also I am sure the Warrior guest wrote the Hogan/Sting and Aces and 8pms skit backstage...
Way to make them look like lovers...
(HOGAN FLEXES MUSCLE...STING GOES TO TOUCH IT.)
STING: Ohhhhhhhh....
And that is a fairly accurate description of what happened...
That's EXACTLY what happened! And it was awesome!
They could've had Joe Park in a pre tape on the screen in the AJ/Daniels bit. Easy fix and it would have made the segment and turned the storyline around a bit.
Daniels is huge comic book fan, right? Nothing more comic book than Joe Park, mild mannered lawyer by day, Abyss in matches with Daniels and Kaz! Especially during moments when AJ is knocked out or something.
MONEY people. MONEY.
Peace
Duckman
Quote from: Jack Benevolence on August 26, 2012, 10:43:46 AM
Park is awesome. In fact, my question for MFX would be:
Should they just officially drop Abyss and have him be Joe Park permanently?
I dont think so. Keep him as an alter ego. Hes lots of fun to watch, but Abyss is TNA's kane and needs to be there
According to the official Facebook page of the Ottumwa Police Department, two men were arrested today for stealing the TNA Championship belt at a house show event on August 20th. The following is the report:
On August 20, 2012, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report from TNA Enterprises that their heavyweight wrestling championship belt had been stolen during a show in Ottumwa on August 18th. TNA Enterprises is a national professional wrestling organization based out of Nashville, Tennessee. The belt, valued at $6,000.00, along with a replica valued at $400.00, was taken during TNA’s performance at the Bridgeview Center located at 102 Church Street in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Following an investigation into the theft, 33-year-old Joel Ryan Luke of Ottumwa was arrested on August 29th and charged with Theft in the 2nd Degree in violation of Chapter 714.1. Theft in the 2nd Degree is a Class “D†Felony. Luke was released from the Wapello County Jail after posting $5,000.00 bond.
On August 30th, 39-year-old Forrest Courtney Jamison of Ottumwa was arrested and charged with Accessory After the Fact in connection with the theft of the belts. Accessory After the Fact is an Aggravated Misdemeanor. Jamison was released from the Wapello County Jail after posting $3,000.00 bond.
The report notes that both the TNA Title and the replica belt have been recovered and returned. You can read more details and view photos of the 2 men arrested by clicking on the above link.
http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/260393-t....t-in-ottumwa-ia (http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/260393-t....t-in-ottumwa-ia)
At work so haven't watched this weeks impact, but from what I've heard there was some great wrestling on it. In particular I heard that Angle vs Hardy was epic and one of the best TV matches TNA have put on in forever.
Also apparently one of the aces and 8's is seen in the final scene. That'd be interesting to see who it is.
Quoteâ€" Dixie Carter revealed via a video at the TNA fan event in London that the company is running with a new series called TNA Bootcamp. The idea is similar to Tough Enough and The Ultimate Fighter, with British ondy talents competing for a deal with TNA. So far Marty Scurll, Rockstar Spud and The Blossom Twins are all confirmed. No word on when it will debut, but the series will air on Challenge TV.
I love this idea. I think some of the Brittish talent are the best in the world, and if it means getting them to TNA, then I'm all for it!
This weeks show was awesome.
Impact was excellent this week. The quality of the in-ring work absolutely smokes WWE at the moment. Angle/Hardy and Joe/AJ were tremendous. But even better were the hype videos before explaining WHY these matches mattered and what each guy needed to do to make it into the final four.
Wins and loses matter. Matches matter. So the crowd care more. So the atmosphere is better.
That 'wrestling matters' tag line is actually true in TNA these days.
Peace
Duckman
Angle vs hardy was brilliant.
It's amazing how much better hardy has gotten since quitting drugs. Kudos to TNA for sticking With him.
Final two BFG matches are going to rock as well
Exclusive Preview Of Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRnDs3N_SHY#ws)
Great preview of this weeks IMPACT.
Joe vs Hardy and Ray vs RVD will be good fun to watch!
Also announced is Luke Gallows signing with TNA wrestling. Good news.
Bully Ray has signed a two year deal with TNA!!
Woo hoo!!!
Its gonna be strange thinking of Rey and Devon not being in the same promotion.
Quote from: Al Black Rose on September 07, 2012, 07:05:41 PM
Its gonna be strange thinking of Rey and Devon not being in the same promotion.
Yeah. That hasn't happened since 1996. Crazy
Best signing TNA could have made out of the recent people who have left. I wasn't bothered with D-Von, Velvet Sky or Angelina Bones leaving but if Bully left it would have really hurt TNA.
I expect him to be wearing the World Title by the end of the year.
Peace
Duckman
Quote from: Duckman on September 09, 2012, 04:52:58 PM
Best signing TNA could have made out of the recent people who have left. I wasn't bothered with D-Von, Velvet Sky or Angelina Bones leaving but if Bully left it would have really hurt TNA.
I expect him to be wearing the World Title by the end of the year.
Peace
Duckman
Quoted for "I told you so" value when I used to say right time right place he could have been huge. ( I never imagined that place to be TNA in the Hogan era though admittedly)
Whats everyone know about Wes Briscoe? Is he any good? Still haven't found much footage of the guy, so thought I'd ask everyone.
I've heard both.
I've heard he's OK, but I've heard from more people that he's really "Meh" with maybe the ability to be.... "Decent"
But he has some of the worst fucking tattoos on the face of the planet.
What kind of drugs were you on tats.....
Horrible.
Terrible.
Quote from: jagilki on September 11, 2012, 08:12:49 AM
I've heard both.
I've heard he's OK, but I've heard from more people that he's really "Meh" with maybe the ability to be.... "Decent"
But he has some of the worst fucking tattoos on the face of the planet.
What kind of drugs were you on tats.....
Horrible.
Terrible.
Fingers crossed he turns out good!!
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TJP is closing in on a TNA contract. He's got a dark match tomorrow and has been in discussions with TNA prior to that. He'll be having a meeting about it, but all signs are looking good! Fingers crossed it all goes through and TNA sign him!!!! He's a fucking talented sod
TJ Perkins has been releases by RoH and Is now more than likely with TNA after his dark match. Fuck yeah!
It's also been reported that Mark Haskins is no longer with TNA. He was released yesterday.
Quote from: Stonewall on September 15, 2012, 09:08:55 AM
It's also been reported that Mark Haskins is no longer with TNA. He was released yesterday.
Nailed it, he and winter are gone.
Apparently Matt Morgan just laid out Robbie E at a house show.... so Morgan's probably back in TNA.
Quote from: jagilki on September 15, 2012, 08:30:10 PM
Apparently Matt Morgan just laid out Robbie E at a house show.... so Morgan's probably back in TNA.
Very gay. If he was coming back put him in the aces and 8's as their monster main eventer, not as a face. He's a horrible face.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on September 16, 2012, 01:46:47 AM
Very gay. If he was coming back put him in the aces and 8's as their monster main eventer, not as a face. He's a horrible face.
Agreed, he doesn't know how to project that face charisma...
Quote from: Stonewall on September 16, 2012, 01:49:08 AM
Agreed, he doesn't know how to project that face charisma...
His best run was when he was a tweener/heel and he was gunning for the world title. When he beat AJ Styles and got into the title match, it was a huge win and he showed he could be a world champion. Unfortunately he couldn't follow up with that.
Matt Morgan wrote on Twitter:
“All 2nite really meant was I’m tired of “just be patient Mattâ€, being patronized & most of all being SOLD DREAMS! The real question is……Who am I with? Time will tell. ‘Til then,Tick-Tock….â€
Now... I think he might be a heel. Perhaps he is Aces and Eights bound.
IMPACT WRESTLING Post Show: Christopher Daniels, Christy Hemme, Tara, Mike Tenay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLKnljpWSMY#ws)
I love Daniels. Hes gold in that vid!
So the card is looking
Austin Aries vs. Jeff Hardy
Bobby Roode vs James Storm
Daniels/Kaz vs. Chavo/Hernandez vs. AJ/Angle
Al Snow vs. Joey Ryan
Zema Ion vs. Sonjay Dutt vs. Kenny King (Hopefully)
Tara vs Tess
Samoa Joe vs Magnus
Aces and 8's vs Team Hogan
I would watch that.
Me too, I just wish the build up for the world title match was better
Did you guys know that Evan Markopolopodolopilous was 18 years old?
Quote from: jagilki on September 29, 2012, 09:56:08 PM
Did you guys know that Evan Markopolopodolopilous was 18 years old?
No? When did they say he was 18?
They said he was 18 like 40 times lol
Good news for Hulk Hogan.
QuoteHulk Hogan is an American professional wrestler and television personality. In addition to being a 12-time world champion, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. As one of the toughest men in the world, Hulk knew he had to fight back when he began to notice the effects of aging.
Hulk Hogan found Super Beta Prostate, and now, he is sleeping through the night, is less worried about frequent bathroom visits, and finally has control over his life again.* If an aging prostate has you missing out on sleep, work, and even your romantic life, thereââ,¬â,,¢s one thing you should know.
"Before Super Beta Prostate, my prostate was becoming my new enemy number one," says Hogan. "If Super Beta Prostate can help me combat the effects of an aging prostate, imagine what it can do for you, brother."*
If you want to fight back against frequent bathroom visits, and waking at night to go, just like Hulk Hogan did, try a free bottle of Super Beta Prostate today.*
Quote from: Al Black Rose on September 29, 2012, 10:16:04 PM
They said he was 18 like 40 times lol
Lol I know, was being sarcastic. Gut check isnt feeling as good as it did when it began
This weeks impact was good. I love Daniels and Kaz as a team. Dos Steriotypos lol.
Apparently when it aired in America they fucke up production wise and you could hear them yell 'cut' at the end of an Aries scene, they cut it out of the Australian team luckily lol.
I lost power, cable etc for awhile, who is in aces and eights? What else is happening?
So far revealed.......
Luke Gallows as.... the Director of CHAOS (or just "DOC")
D-Von
D-Von
Director of Violence on Network
Wes Brisco's next. "Shoe Shine Boy"
Garrett Bischoff
Count Of Controlled Kicks
Count, or cunt?
C.O.C.K. is enough abuse for the newest member of Aces and 8s
Quote from: Trumpers on November 28, 2012, 10:23:40 AM
C.O.C.K. is enough abuse for the newest member of Aces and 8s
Oh, so you're not actually joking! Bischoff is actually in aces & eights? Wow, that's disappointing even to read about.
Lol, try watching it. Impact has been going down the pan for a few weeks now, such a waste. Plenty of discussion on this on new MFX.
Peace
Duckman
After last weeks shit ep, I enjoyed this weeks to an extent. The first seg with Hogan, bully and Aries was actually real quality which surprises the fuck out of me considering two hogans were in it. Wasn't into the ending though
Quote from: Drama Queen on November 29, 2012, 07:14:44 PM
Oh, so you're not actually joking! Bischoff is actually in aces & eights? Wow, that's disappointing even to read about.
His tatoo has been spotted as a masked man covered on MFX's most recent episode.
Good news abroad (which is a rare TNA thing!)
TNA are planning special shows to replace the PPV's they cancelled. The shows (two in total) will be an X-Division special and a tag division special. Word is they're planning to bring in outside teams and hopefully sign some for the tag special which would be epic. Maybe we can finally get the briscoes on tv!!
Unfortunately one of them will be Wes, the other will be whichever is alive... his uncle or his dad.
Lince Dorado will more than likely be a part of the X Div special
Match Number One:
James. X Division Xscape Match: Matt Bentley versus Alex Silva versus Sam Shaw versus Lince Dorado versus Puma versus Jimmy Rave versus Christian York
The match is an elimination match until the final two when it becomes the first to escape the cage.
Christian York wins the match by escaping the cage. The final two were Jimmy Rave and Christian York.
The order of elimination was:
1. Lince Dorado
2. Puma
3. Sam Shaw
4. Alex Silva
5. Matt Bentley
They announced that Samoa Joe will face Austin Aries on this show.
Match Number Two: Kid Kash and Douglas Williams versus Tony Nese and Rashad Cameron
Williams and Kash get the victory after Williams hit Chaos Theory on Nese.
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Match Number Three: Robbie E versus Chavo Guerrero
Before the match, Robbie says that he invented the X Division and is the greatest X Division champion of all time.
Chavo comes out and says that the X Division came from the Cruiserweight Division which came from lucha libre which was created by Gory Guerrero.
Chavo tells Robbie he has a guest referee and it is Joseph Park.
Chavo wins with a frog splash.
After the match, Robbie hits Joseph and the switch goes off and Park with a shoulder tackle to Robbie.
Match Number Four: Ultimate X Match featuring Zema Ion, Rubix, Kenny King, and Mason Andrews
Kenny King wins the match. Rubix grabbed the X from the cables but when he tried to get to the mat, he landed on King's shoulders. King took the X and hit an Electric Chair drop.
Before the match, it was announced that the winner had to have the X and have both feet on the mat.
Match Number Five: Frankie Kazarian and Christopher Daniels versus Sonjay Dutt and Petey Williams
Daniels and Kazarian get the victory after Kazarian hits Fade to Black and Daniels hits the BME on Dutt.
After the match Kazarian accidentally clotheslines Daniels when Dutt moves and Williams gives Kazarian the Canadian Destroyer.
Match Number Six: Rob Van Dam versus Jerry Lynn in a No Disqualification Match
Rob Van Dam wins with a Five Star Frog Splash. Before hitting the frog splash, Van Dam kicked Lynn off the top turnbuckle and through a table on the floor.
After the match Rob and Jerry hug and each man raises the other's hand.
The locker room comes out to the stage to salute Lynn.
Match Number Seven: Samoa Joe versus Austin Aries
Austin Aries wins the match after countering a muscle buster with a rollup.
(Note from Richard: this show is worth the $15 price tag)
In case you missed it earlier, here are the full results from TNA's "Joker's Wild" PPV tapings:
Jeremy Borash and Christy Hemme are in the ring with a giant check and drum of 24 balls with the names of the participants in the tournament.
The winners go into a gauntlet with the winner earning $100,000.
Match Number One: James Storm and Christian York versus Gunner and Crimson
Storm and York win after Storm hits Gunner with Last Call.
After the match, Christy interviewed York and Storm. York reminded Storm it is every man for themselves in the gauntlet. Storm pointed out how much beer he can buy with $100,000.
Match Number Two: Jessie Godderz and Mr. Anderson versus Douglas Williams and Kid Kash
Anderson and Godderz win after some tension between the partners. Anderson gave Godderz a Mic Check and then pinned Kash with an inside cradle.
A lot of comedy in this match.
Match Number Three: Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe versus Chavo Guerrero and Rob Van Dam
Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels win after Joe gives Van Dam a muscle buster when he stops Van Dam from hitting a Five Star Frog Splash.
Match Number Four: Robbie E and Zema Ion versus Bobby Roode and Joseph Park
Park says that he is honored to team with a former World Champ and he suggests they be called Law and Order.
Roode hates the name and he tells Tons of Fun to sit in the corner and watch. He doesn't need Park's help
Park and Roode win when Park freaks out and takes care of Robbie and Ion. He 'goes back' to Joseph and Roode tags in and covers Ion for the win.
After the match, Park wants a hug but Roode refuses.
[Park had LA Law sounding music and an entrance video]
Match Number Five: Hernandez and Alex Silva versus Devon and D.O.C.
D.O.C. and Devon win after D.O.C. gives Silva a chokeslam.
Match Number Six: Robbie T and Matt Morgan versus Joey Ryan and Al Snow
Morgan and Ryan made sure not to face each other until Al Snow and Robbie T conspired to get Morgan and Ryan in the ring. Ryan with feeble forearms and then Morgan with the Carbon Footprint for the three count.
The 12 men in the gauntlet are:
James Storm
Christian York
Jessie Godderz
Ken Anderson
Christopher Daniels
Samoa Joe
Bobby Roode
Joseph Park
Devon
D.O.C.
Matt Morgan
Robbie T
Match Number Seven: Joker's Wild Gauntlet
The six winning teams were in a gauntlet for $100,000.
Order of entry:
James Storm
Bobby Roode
Devon
D.O.C.
Jessie Godderz
Christian York
Joseph Park
Ken Anderson
Christian Daniels
Samoa Joe
Robbie T
Matt Morgan
The last four were Roode, Devon, Storm, and Morgan. Storm eliminated Morgan. Mike Knox came out to help Devon and he pulled Roode through the middle ropes. Storm eliminated Devon when interference backfired. Roode tries to eliminate Storm but Storm skinned the cat and he hit a Codebreaker on Roode that sent him to the apron. Storm eliminated Roode with the Last Call superkick.
Roode was presented the big check by Christy Hemme and So Cal Val. Storm then went into the crowd to celebrate with the fans.
[Note from Richard: for a $15 pre recorded PPV this is one to consider buying]
Great news everybody! TNA is announcing on IMPACT that it's leaving the IMPACT zone!!!! :D :D :D
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on January 31, 2013, 08:06:26 AM
Great news everybody! TNA is announcing on IMPACT that it's leaving the IMPACT zone!!!! :D :D :D
for good or are they heading on a tour
An absolutely stupid move if you ask me. They dont have the drawing ability for crowds across the country and now have the expense of moving Impact based sets all around the place. The success of the UK tour should not I repeat not be a measuring stick of taking Impact on the road in the USA.
There are far too many expenses to do this and they will need to be drawing crowds of 8-10,000 to make it worth it.
Quote from: Trumpers on February 01, 2013, 06:42:49 PM
An absolutely stupid move if you ask me. They dont have the drawing ability for crowds across the country and now have the expense of moving Impact based sets all around the place. The success of the UK tour should not I repeat not be a measuring stick of taking Impact on the road in the USA.
There are far too many expenses to do this and they will need to be drawing crowds of 8-10,000 to make it worth it.
Financially it might suck for a while, but the quality of watching the shows with a crowd whose there to see Wrestling and not universal studios will be fantastic and will pay off in that respect.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on February 01, 2013, 08:30:30 PM
Financially it might suck for a while, but the quality of watching the shows with a crowd whose there to see Wrestling and not universal studios will be fantastic and will pay off in that respect.
Not when your road schedule means you have to produce a TV show. That is the massive difference. If you go to a house show, the speakers, sets everything is done on a budget. TNA can do that fine. Doing it on the road you need to be selling out venues of 8-10,000 people to produce a TV show. A crowd reaction doesnt pay the bills...
It's going to be interesting to see where this goes. Ian's business points are all spot on - unless they've got some kind of bank balance we're not aware of, they must be really sure they're going to sell out wherever they go.
Aren't all their shows prerecorded?
I think I read somewhere that they're doing it like old school raw used to (doing one live Ep then record the next weeks show).
It'll be in interesting first month that's for sure.
Good news everybody! Jeff Hardy has resigned with TNA for 2 years. Whether you lol him or not, hardy makes money for the company and I'm glad he's resigned.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on February 08, 2013, 07:29:51 PM
Good news everybody! Jeff Hardy has resigned with TNA for 2 years. Whether you lol him or not, hardy makes money for the company and I'm glad he's resigned.
They had to make this deal. After all if you are going back on the road which he probably doesnt want to do, might as well do it with WWE for a ton more cash.
They're coming to Chicago (Heights). I'm thinking about going...
Do it!!!!
I was looking into this but I dont understand their ticket pricing.
Never mind figured it out.
Don't know if I will but I might think about going as well seeing as I've never seen a major wrestling promotions show live before.
Quote from: Al Black Rose on February 10, 2013, 12:09:20 PM
Never mind figured it out.
Don't know if I will but I might think about going as well seeing as I've never seen a major wrestling promotions show live before.
You too can be one of the magic 11 who are there!
You wanna go with me Al Black!? ;)
Quote from: Fnord on February 10, 2013, 12:57:59 PM
You wanna go with me Al Black!? ;)
Be afraid , be very afraid
Source: TNAInsider.com
Christopher Daniels and Kazarian were interviewed in a live Q&A session with Machinima Sports. During the interview, Kazarian said that he believed that TNA has changed the all-cage match format for this year's Lockdown pay-per-view, instead favoring two matches in the cage. He said:
"I'm not sure this year, the format may change. I think we may have a probably a lethal lockdown match and maybe perhaps the main event I'm not. I'm not sure they are doing the all-cage format this year."
Quote from: Fnord on February 12, 2013, 09:57:14 AM
Source: TNAInsider.com
Christopher Daniels and Kazarian were interviewed in a live Q&A session with Machinima Sports. During the interview, Kazarian said that he believed that TNA has changed the all-cage match format for this year's Lockdown pay-per-view, instead favoring two matches in the cage. He said:
"I'm not sure this year, the format may change. I think we may have a probably a lethal lockdown match and maybe perhaps the main event I'm not. I'm not sure they are doing the all-cage format this year."
I dont mind this to be honest. It gives the cage a more elite feeling. Just my two cents on the matter. As long as we get our Lethal Lockdown, and two crazy cage matches I'll be happy.
- Bully Ray noted earlier this week on his Twitter that he suffered an injury during his tag team tables match on Impact Wrestling (watch above), which was taped late last month. He wrote, "Still trying to re-hab my quad muscle. Might have a slight tear. Happened in Table Match last week. Gotta work through the pain."
TNA posted an update on their website, and noted that they have reached out to him for comment. The article suggested that Bully may not be able to compete at Lockdown on March 10th.
It's a work, he's part of the aces and 8's
I don't keep up too much with tna or the spoilers, bu I was watching a bit earlier and as bad as that skit was between bully and Brooke, he looks disgusted being with her. Might actually go to the lockdown.
Quote from: domingoTFWF on February 14, 2013, 11:56:10 PM
I don't keep up too much with tna or the spoilers, bu I was watching a bit earlier and as bad as that skit was between bully and Brooke, he looks disgusted being with her. Might actually go to the lockdown.
Hogan will be pleased. Make sure you get those tickets on lockdown, brother.
Here is the trailer for the upcoming TNA One Night Only: X-Travaganza pay-per-view, which premieres on April 5th:
One Night Only: X-Travaganza - Premiers April 5 on Pay-Per-View (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8kHjP-UYM#ws)
Will be a pretty great show. I really hope the one night only shows are a success. TNA need at least moderate success with them, but mainly need success of their four pay per views. I'd really love TNA to succeed with this pay per view/one night only schedule.
Fighting Spirit Magazine has a six-page interview with Hulk Hogan in their latest issue. During the interview, Hogan admitted that he wasn't happy with Jeff Hardy not being at TNA's recent UK tour.
"Dixie [Carter] runs the company, but if it was up to me and it had been my decision, Bobby Roode would have been a great champion to have right now," Hogan said. "The (UK) tour plus a champion makes sense; a tour with no champion doesn't make sense. [But] I choose my battles; some people look at the picture differently to how I do."
Read more: http://www.WrestlingInc.com/wi/news/2013/0224/560643/hulk-hogan-not-happy-with-jeff-hardy/#ixzz2LvU4R26y (http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0224/560643/hulk-hogan-not-happy-with-jeff-hardy/#ixzz2LvU4R26y)
Updated TNA Lockdown Card
Following last night's Impact Wrestling, here is the updated TNA Lockdown card. The event takes place on March 10, 2013 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Steel Cage Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship
Jeff Hardy vs. Bully Ray
Lethal Lockdown
Aces & 8s (Devon, Mr. Anderson, D.O.C. Garett Bischoff, and Mike Knox) vs. Team TNA (Sting, Magnus, Samoa Joe, James Storm, and Eric Young)
Steel Cage Match
Kurt Angle vs. Wes Brisco
Three Way Tag Match for the TNA Team Team Championship
Austin Aries and Bobby Roode vs. Hernandez and Chavo Guerrero vs. Daniels and Kazarian
Knockouts Championship
Velvet Sky (c) vs. Gail Kim
The question is- who did Kurt angle see in the clubhouse that made him lose his shit?
I think he saw serge carter. ;)
AJ Styles
LADY TAPPAH!
- TNA announced this week that Robbie E vs. Robbie T has been added to this Sunday's LockDown pay-per-view. Here is the updated card for the event:
Steel Cage Match For The TNA World Heavyweight Championship:
Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Bully Ray
Lethal Lockdown Steel Cage Match:
Aces & Eights (Devon, Mr. Anderson, D.O.C, Garett and Knox) vs. Team TNA (Sting, Magnus, Samoa Joe, James Storm and Eric Young)
Steel Cage Match:
Wes Brisco vs. Kurt Angle
TNA Tag Team Championship:
Bobby Roode & Austin Aries (c) vs. Daniels & Kazarian vs. Hernandez & Chavo Guerrero
TNA Knockouts Championship:
Velvet Sky (c) vs. Gail Kim
Robbie E vs. Robbie T
To save the Aces and 8's storyline, all aces and 8's members need to win, bully needs to be revealed as a member of the aces and 8's, and the VP needs to be a strong reveal and done right.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on March 05, 2013, 11:51:35 PM
To save the Aces and 8's storyline, all aces and 8's members need to win, bully needs to be revealed as a member of the aces and 8's, and the VP needs to be a strong reveal and done right.
They all lose.
Buddy Ray isn't the leader
Joe Park is the VP.
Hulk Hogan is the leader. Bischoff is his co-leader.
Quote from: jagilki on March 05, 2013, 11:57:48 PM
They all lose.
Buddy Ray isn't the leader
Joe Park is the VP.
Hulk Hogan is the leader. Bischoff is his co-leader.
I'd mark out if you're correct.
Below is the final card for Sunday's TNA Lockdown pay-per-view:
Steel Cage Match for the World Title
Bully Ray vs. Jeff Hardy
Lethal Lockdown
Sting, James Storm, Magnus, Eric Young and Samoa Joe vs. Devon, Doc, Mr. Anderson, Mike Knox and Garett Bischoff
TNA Tag Team Title Match
Hernandez & Chavo Guerrero vs. Daniels & Kazarian vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Gail Kim vs. Velvet Sky
TNA X Division Title Match
Christian York vs. Zema Ion vs. Kenny King
Steel Cage Match
Wes Brisco vs. Kurt Angle
Robbie E. vs. Rob Terry
Joey Ryan vs. Joseph Park
Fuck TNA... terrible fortnight of building to the PPV as a whole. They built nicely to the lethal lockdown, but every other much looks bad... UNLESS Bully Turns Heel (Which would make sense as right now his character looks gay)
Aces and 8's are beyond ajoke. D-Lo AND Taz? Fuck off....
- TNA had a few fans planted in the crowd at last night's Lockdown pay-per-view to begin throwing trash at Aces & 8s after the Bully Ray heel turn. The feeling was once their plants started throwing trash, the rest of the crowd would follow and they did.
Quote from: Fnord on March 11, 2013, 09:44:42 AM
- TNA had a few fans planted in the crowd at last night's Lockdown pay-per-view to begin throwing trash at Aces & 8s after the Bully Ray heel turn. The feeling was once their plants started throwing trash, the rest of the crowd would follow and they did.
I said this to Fnord last night after Bully turned, I noted how it seemed like TNA Creative were trying to recreate the "Hogan NWO turn" when fans pelted them with drinks and such. It just seemed like to much to quick, kind of like the plants all tossed their trash in at the same time and then before you know it the entire ring was filled...
Just seemed off and it does not surprise me that they did this...
My stream cut out before I was able to see the end of the match fnacepalms but I have no issue with plants throwing trash after the turn.
It sounds great on paper but whether it appeared great on tv is what matters
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on March 11, 2013, 06:19:07 PM
My stream cut out before I was able to see the end of the match fnacepalms but I have no issue with plants throwing trash after the turn.
It sounds great on paper but whether it appeared great on tv is what matters
I think because it was in a cage it seemed like more, in a normal situation some stuff can be over thrown and slide out of the cage but because of the cage it built up pretty fast IMO... Just seemed like allot in a short period of time...
Source: PWInsider
- Add former TNA Knockouts Winter and Rain (Peyton Banks) to the list of women who have turned down TNA's offer to return for the upcoming all-Knockouts pay-per-view taping. We noted before that Roxxi, Sarita, Traci Brooks, Angelina Love and Awesome Kong have also turned the company down to return that night.
- TNA had plans in place to bring down a cage roof for the Lethal Lockdown match last Sunday but during rehearsals, something malfunctioned with the mechanism that lowers the roof and they had to do away with the plan. This is why Sting brought the weapons down to the ring.
- Internally, the feeling was that Lockdown wasn't a total hit but was saved by the big angle with Bully Ray and Aces & 8s at the end. There was talk of having Ray and Devon hit a 3D on Jeff Hardy to end the match but officials wanted the focus to be on Ray and not the reunion of Team 3D.
Source: PWInsider
- People within TNA insist there were no plants in the crowd to throw trash at Sunday's Lockdown pay-per-view. This would have been a major liability for the company, if a fan was hurt by something that a TNA plant threw. Bully Ray told officials backstage if that was the reaction they wanted from the crowd, then he could get them there.
- One thing wrestlers in TNA aren't happy about right now is the new pay scale. By their contracts, TNA talents get paid by date. Now that the company is airing Impact live and taping an episode on Thursday nights, wrestlers are only getting paid for one night instead of two nights for two tapings.
Quote from: Fnord on March 13, 2013, 12:07:54 PM
Source: PWInsider
- Add former TNA Knockouts Winter and Rain (Peyton Banks) to the list of women who have turned down TNA's offer to return for the upcoming all-Knockouts pay-per-view taping. We noted before that Roxxi, Sarita, Traci Brooks, Angelina Love and Awesome Kong have also turned the company down to return that night.
- TNA had plans in place to bring down a cage roof for the Lethal Lockdown match last Sunday but during rehearsals, something malfunctioned with the mechanism that lowers the roof and they had to do away with the plan. This is why Sting brought the weapons down to the ring.
- Internally, the feeling was that Lockdown wasn't a total hit but was saved by the big angle with Bully Ray and Aces & 8s at the end. There was talk of having Ray and Devon hit a 3D on Jeff Hardy to end the match but officials wanted the focus to be on Ray and not the reunion of Team 3D.
It might be time to start thinking of Bully Ray as one of the all-time great heels. His promos with the Dudley Boys back in ECW was some of the best mic work in the history of wrestling. He's now rebranded himself as a major player as a singles competitor. He'll never put on five-star classics in the ring, but he gets by with enough to make himself credible and can really tell a great story.
Hats off to Bubba.
Furthering the ongoing Aces & Eights storyline, TNA Wrestling announced Saturday afternoon on its official website that they have regained control of their online accounts.The company had stated Friday, "During Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV from Chicago, someone affiliated with The Aces and Eights gained access to our secure online network at TNA Headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. As a result, the Aces conducted a hostile takeover of our Website and Social Media. On Friday night, our Information Technology (IT) personnel regained control of our website. An update on our Social Media will be coming soon. Our Security Department is investigating the situation. We apologize to our fans for any inconvenience this may have caused."Prior to TNA "regaining" control of its Twitter account, it was revealed by Aces and Eights that organization president Bully Ray will explain how he orchestrated "the greatest con in history" this Thursday on iMPACT! Wrestling.Their message states, "Dear TNA brass: Your little overpaid nerds may have gotten http://impactwrestling.com (http://impactwrestling.com) back – but we still have your twittah."Our President @REALBully5150 will be on Impact next week and tell the whole 9 months story on how he pulled of the greatest con in history!"We're talking about a step by step video look at @REALBully5150 genius for those who questioned the Aces and 8s plan!"Yes... Next Thursday. @TheAcesAnd8s President @REALBully5150 will host a in-depth video look on how he fooled EVERYONE!"Bully Ray is playing up the storyline on Twitter. He wrote to fellow member Devon, "Bro still LMFAO about how WE fooled them all. The Greatest Tag Team pulled off the Greatest con in wrestling history. #3D."Ray then taunted Brooke Hogan, writing, "Hey Hunny Bunny...why wont ya return my calls. Are you mad at me...LOL. xoxo Bully, PRES A's n 8′s."We posted the following earlier here on the website:Here are some TNA updates from Twitter. Dixie Carter has "fired" D Lo Brown due to his association with the Aces and 8s. In return, Brown has teased a return to the ring. Also, TNA's official Twitter has posted an update on their "hacked" website...Dixie Carter: This "smart" move of yours has cost you your job. Congrats. RT @dlobrown75: Good morning to all of @TheAcesAnd8s supporters out there.D-Lo Brown: Now that I don't have to worry about those damn office responsibles. Maybe it time I focus on restarting my previous career. #FoodForThoughtiMPACT! Wrestling: To our fans: We have successfully regained control of our twitter and facebook accounts. We thank you for your patience.
This is great that TNA are hopefully going to explain the storyline and the inconsistencies of the past 9 months. Looking forward to it!
I sense....
incoming disappointment.
GREAT NEWS! Petey Williams is back full time with TNA!
Sad news, Alex Silva got a level 3 concussion at ovw
Last nights Impact was the first I'd seen in awhile, they are still on probation with me, so I'm up in the air on it, but I'll give em a couple more shows and see how the build to the next PPV is.
Next weeks will be the one to watch. Three title matches. Will be a ppv quality impact
My thoughts on TNAs big corpus christie impact
. The opening tag match was very entertaining but I fucking hate chavo and hernandez as champions. I don't mind them as a team but they're not good champions. TNA need some more teams asap
. The Joseph park seg said to me that brick is turning. I'd actually be really happy with that.
. The AJ/Hogan/bad influence/storm segment rocked. I loved the sides fighting for him the moment bad influence cut their promo. Both teams want to use him, so why not be a middle man with bad influence? Really looking forward to seeing where this heads
Joey Ryan... poor guy.
. Adam Pierce and Ivalez (or whatever the fuck her name is) will end up in aces and 8s or another group. Big work!
. Matt Morgan is looking like a real badass and being a part of the Hogan storyline. His attack on park, his attack on Hardy, he keeps popping up between hogan and stings stuff. He's showing up everywhere and its working well.
. The main event rocked. Bully won how he needed to win and without interference of the gang (I don't count the hammer.) It was even better. Bully is a true main event heel
I really enjoyed this weeks impact. Looking forward to next weeks!
Rumor has it that Gen Me (The Young Bucks) May be on their way back to TNA. The One Night Only shows went really well, and they've got allot of positive feedback from TNA officials Dave Lagana and Al Snow, so it seems only a matter of time before they come aboard.
Lets face it, TNA need them.
That brings me to my next question: How would you redo TNA's Tag division?
I see TNA having a potentially epic division IFF they fixed a few things
Los Steriotypicos (Hernandez and Chavito)
The Face team that we all hate... fuck them, but they're the current tag champions and we have to acknowledge their existence. At Lockdown they seemed pretty over as well.
Bad Influence
The best tag team in the world right now IMO. I love their act, and they're obviously both uber talented. They need to be the face of the division and its rebuilding process next to one other team..
Joe and Magnus
The return of Joe and Magnus as a team would do GREAT things. They've teased reuniting full time, and while the storylines for the main event picture sits elsewhere, book these guys as your number 1 face team. Their first run as a team worked much better than expected
Gen Me (assuming they return)
They're a team that since leaving TNA have only gotten better. They could be used as the middle ground team that puts on the amazing matches, also lends their talents to the X Division, and builds up to carrying the straps down the line. Their match with Bad Influence is said to be one of the best matches since their first run (a ladder match I believe) so a feud between the two teams would be epic.
Dirty Heels
They need to split up eventually, but until TNA have enough teams, they'd fit a fun heel vs heel feud.. if only those fucking mexicans didn't have the titles, then the feud would be epic
Motor City Machine Guns 2.0
With Sabin returning to the ring, hook him up with a talented rookie (Maybe someone in or through gutcheck) Put them in a series of matches against each other, with the rookie putting on a great performance in the final match, they shake hands and get ambushed by Gen Me/Bad Influence to start a feud and their tag team tenure. Sabin could be a huge asset to a younger talent trying to find his feet.
thats my 6 teams I'd cycle and build TNA's division around, how about you? Any Indy teams you'd bring into TNA? Any singles guys you'd pair up??
I think adding in Doc & Knox would be a good idea. Aces & 8's need a team to go after the tag team titles, and nobody likes Bischoff & Brisco. As for indy teams, I think The Bravado Brother could be a decent addition. They're young, decent look, work well as a team, and they could work within the X-Division as well.
For me Doc and Knux (yes, sadly, Knux is his actual name) would be too slow for a tag team. Doc paired with someone a bit more agile (Adam Pierce would be a good fit) would be much more enjoyable to watch. I agree completely Aces and 8's need more umph and someone to compete in the tag division.
TNA really need face teams though lol
We know they are adding that chick to their team, is it confirmed they are adding Pierce? I think them adding two noobs is a bad idea. Just makes them look weaker in my opinion.
Quote from: Fnord on April 15, 2013, 01:34:36 PM
We know they are adding that chick to their team, is it confirmed they are adding Pierce? I think them adding two noobs is a bad idea. Just makes them look weaker in my opinion.
Its the only reasoning behind cutting Pierce I can find. Two gutchecks in a row the winner has been cut. WTF!
Besides, as a 11 year veteran Pearce is hardly a 'noob'. And he'd certainly with with the A&8s pattern of going after the dissatisfied members of the roster.
As for face teams, Joe Park and someone (I wanna say James Storm just for the fact that both gimmicks are sheer opposites) maybe?
I could see Park & EY teaming up, especially if Aces & 8's had a tag team go after and win the titles.
Park and EY would be hilarious! Lol
I think they'd make a solid team, but I wonder if people would start saying that TNA is trying to rip of Team Hell No? I would hope not since the characters a very different and the circumstances would be different, but you know how some people are.
[spoiler]1. Chris Sabin defeated Sonjay Dutt and Zema Ion in a three-way. Sabin pinned Ion to win a good, short match. Sabin looked good in his return from his second ACL surgery.
2. Rob Terry beat Joey Ryan, Jessie Godderz, and Robbie E in a handicap match. Terry pinned Ryan to win the match.
3. Kurt Angle beat D-Lo Brown in an I Quit match. Angle won with the ankle lock.
4. Taryn Terrell and Mickie James defeated Gail Kim and Tara. Taryn pinned Tara to win the match for her team.
Austin Aries and Bobby Roode were talking in the ring. Christopher Daniels and Kazarian came out to Chavo Guerrero's music. Big screwup. They set up a No. 1 contenders match. Hernandez and Chavo showed up and announced that James Storm would be the special referee of the match, which will take place on May 9.
5. Sting defeated Matt Morgan to become No. 1 contender to the TNA Title. Morgan passed out while Sting had him in the Scorpion Leg Lock. Sting will challenge Bully Ray for the TNA Title at the Slammiversary pay-per-view. This concluded the show. [/spoiler]
The bolded- fuck you TNA for once again taking a step back and pushing older talents over the young guns...
But in the storyline with Aces and Eights, it makes sense.
Be thankful it's not Hogan. Seriously.
Quote from: Alex K on April 26, 2013, 01:38:10 AM
But in the storyline with Aces and Eights, it makes sense.
Be thankful it's not Hogan. Seriously.
What about magnus? Joe? Storm? People who need the pushes, not sting.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on April 26, 2013, 01:42:01 AM
What about magnus? Joe? Storm? People who need the pushes, not sting.
Sting and Bully Ray partnered up at Bound For Glory when they first unmasked Devon. The storyline is coming full circle with them now facing each other. I'll buy your point if Sting defeats Bully Ray but I doubt that happens.
Besides, unless I missed something Morgan's a heel still, right? Heel vs Heel doesn't draw
More babyface fodder for Bully Ray to eat up, in my opinion.
They've gotta be setting something up for Morgan (especially with a finish like you're saying), and expect Sting to lose and lose HARD to Bully.
TNA X Division star Zema Ion revealed on Twitter earlier this week that he was rushed to the hospital for severe stomach pains, which ended up being appendicitis. He tweeted:
"Good morning! Ended up goin to the hospital afterall last night. And long story short....it was one of the smartest things i could have done"
Ion later provided an update on his condition through Facebook. Further tests have also shown that the former X Division Champion has a tumor, which will require more surgery to remove. He wrote on Facebook:
"I'm alive! Seriously thank you all for the get well wishes. Means the world to me. I was rushed to the hospital lasts night for sharp stomach pains i was having. I couldnt stop puking. For like 9 straight hours. I didnt wanna go to the hosptial, but the pain was too much to handle. Thank god i went, as i ended up having appendicitis and had to have my appendix removed today. I consider this a blessing in disguise too, coz the cat scans also revealed that i have a tumor on my colon and will eventually need another surgery to try and remove it. Hoping it is not cancerous. Pray for me! This really sucks lol"
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYUMN!
"The Revenge of Jesse Sorensen."
Quote from: Marq on May 19, 2013, 11:18:33 PM
"The Revenge of Jesse Sorensen."
Speaking of Jesse Sorensen, he issued a statement on his twitter yesterday when a fan asked when he was returning.
Jesse Sorensen @TNASorensen 20 May
Just to be clear there ain't gonna be no come back, just new beginnings! Real return is going to be in Oct! #Motivated #Thankful #Reality
Who's the next one inducted into the TNA HOF?
If it's not JJ then somethings wrong with them....wait nevermind it'll be Hogan.
Here is the updated line-up for TNA Slammiversary following Thursday's TNA Impact Wrestling tapings.
* TNA World Title match: Bully Ray vs. Sting in a No Holds Barred match; Sting's final shot at the TNA Title.
* A.J. Styles vs. Kurt Angle.
* TNA Tag Title match: Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. Daniels & Kazarian vs. Austin Aries & Bobby Roode vs. James Storm & Gunner in a four-way tag match.
* X Division Title match: Kenny King vs. Chris Sabin vs. Suicide in a three-way Ultimate X match.
* TV Title match: Devon vs. Joseph Park.
* Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell in a Knockotus match.
* 2013 TNA Hall of Fame inductee to be announced.
It feels lacking something...
wrestling...
Quote from: Fnord on May 24, 2013, 03:54:51 PM
Here is the updated line-up for TNA Slammiversary following Thursday's TNA Impact Wrestling tapings.
* TNA World Title match: Bully Ray vs. Sting in a No Holds Barred match; Sting's final shot at the TNA Title.
* A.J. Styles vs. Kurt Angle.
* TNA Tag Title match: Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. Daniels & Kazarian vs. Austin Aries & Bobby Roode vs. James Storm & Gunner in a four-way tag match.
* X Division Title match: Kenny King vs. Chris Sabin vs. Suicide in a three-way Ultimate X match.
* TV Title match: Devon vs. Joseph Park.
* Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell in a Knockotus match.
* 2013 TNA Hall of Fame inductee to be announced.
It feels lacking something...
Samoa Joe, Mr. Anderson, Magnus, Matt Morgan? Or perhaps, even though they're shit, Brisco and Bischoff? Maybe you're missing Jeff Hardy? Maybe a Knockout's title match? BFG qualifier? There's quite a bit lacking from this show.
They held the knockout title match on this past weeks Impact so Gail and Taryn could have the focus at the PPV.
Final Slammiversary Card
No Holds Barred Match for the World Title
Sting vs. Bully Ray
TNA Tag Team Title Elimination Match
Daniels & Kazarian vs. Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. Gunner & James Storm vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries
Ultimate X for the X Division Title
Chris Sabin vs. Kenny King vs. Suicide
TNA Television Title Match
Joseph Park vs. Devon
Last Knockout Standing Match
Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell
Gutcheck Tournament Final
Sam Shaw vs. Jay Bradley
Magnus, Samoa Joe and Jeff Hardy vs. Aces & 8s
AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle
Quote from: Fnord on May 31, 2013, 12:51:10 PM
Final Slammiversary Card
No Holds Barred Match for the World Title
Sting vs. Bully Ray
TNA Tag Team Title Elimination Match
Daniels & Kazarian vs. Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. Gunner & James Storm vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries
Ultimate X for the X Division Title
Chris Sabin vs. Kenny King vs. Suicide
TNA Television Title Match
Joseph Park vs. Devon
Last Knockout Standing Match
Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell
Gutcheck Tournament Final
Sam Shaw vs. Jay Bradley
Magnus, Samoa Joe and Jeff Hardy vs. Aces & 8s
AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle
My picks. How about yours?
Quote from: Fnord on May 31, 2013, 12:51:10 PM
Final Slammiversary Card
No Holds Barred Match for the World Title
Sting vs. Bully Ray
TNA Tag Team Title Elimination Match
Daniels & Kazarian vs. Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. Gunner & James Storm vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries
Ultimate X for the X Division Title
Chris Sabin vs. Kenny King vs. Suicide
TNA Television Title Match
Joseph Park vs. Devon
Last Knockout Standing Match
Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell
Gutcheck Tournament Final
Sam Shaw vs. Jay Bradley
Magnus, Samoa Joe and Jeff Hardy vs. Aces & 8s
AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle
I think all of Aces & Eights lose cause they realize they need D-Lo in their corner! lol
Quote from: Fnord on May 31, 2013, 12:51:10 PM
Final Slammiversary Card
No Holds Barred Match for the World Title
Sting vs. Bully Ray
TNA Tag Team Title Elimination Match
Daniels & Kazarian vs. Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. Gunner & James Storm vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries
Ultimate X for the X Division Title
Chris Sabin vs. Kenny King vs. Suicide
TNA Television Title Match
Joseph Park vs. Devon
Last Knockout Standing Match
Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell
Gutcheck Tournament Final
Sam Shaw vs. Jay Bradley
Magnus, Samoa Joe and Jeff Hardy vs. Aces & 8s
AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle
I see Angle/AJ ending in a no contest when Aces & 8s storm the ring, the two team up to fight them off and AJ then knocks Angle out to prove he's a lone wolf.
Quote from: The God Damn J-Vo on May 31, 2013, 10:32:48 PM
I see Angle/AJ ending in a no contest when Aces & 8s storm the ring, the two team up to fight them off and AJ then knocks Angle out to prove he's a lone wolf.
I can see that happening. I'd personally love to see AJ make Kurt tap. Imagine that!
Which three of A's and 8's are competing?
Doc, Bischoff, Briscoe.
Exclusive Footage With Jeremy Borash After Slammiversary XI Goes Off the Air (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaYotgWp8Ks#ws)
My only question is... Does this count toward FWL points?
I recall a certain person saying "If I watch it then it counts" and since we count PPV pre-shows for points I for one think it should count...
Yes yes... I am bias since I have Sting and JB... But that has nothing to do with it... 8)
No, because it wasn't advertised through TNA as an acutal post-show. It was just some 2 minute snippit filmed by like Borash's mom or something.
Quote from: Fnord on June 03, 2013, 02:19:15 PM
No, because it wasn't advertised through TNA as an acutal post-show. It was just some 2 minute snippit filmed by like Borash's mom or something.
Then that leads to my next question... Can I pick up Borash's mom during the next waiver wire session?
You may do so, but if I don't see her anywhere you won't get any points.
My favorite part of Slammiversary was when Hulk Hogan said to Garett Bischoff "You're a bitch and you're dad's a bitch!"
- F4WOnline.com reports that TNA announcer Todd Keneley has been dropped by the promotion. Keneley was informed at this past Sunday's Slammiversary pay-per-view that the event would be his last broadcast. He had joined the announce team last October.
Source: TNAInsider.com
Alex Silva, Douglas Williams Jesse Sorensen and Todd Keneley have all been removed from the TNA Impact Wrestling roster page.
Douglas Williams remains a trainer for OVW, TNA's developmental territory and this could simply be an indication that his active wrestling days with TNA are over. Jesse Sorensen recently announced that he has taken a backstage role with the company. Multiple sources confirmed the departure of announcer Todd Keneley yesterday.
As of this writing, it is unknown what Alex Silva's current standing with TNA is.
Jay Bradley on the other hand, has been added to the Impact Wrestling roster page.
Alex silva is the interesting one of the crop.TNA never actually planned to hire him but slick ric did his thing and he got picked up.i personally like him and hope he wasn't dropped.
- Tonight's live episode of Impact Wrestling will feature an appearance from Rampage Jackson, fallout from Slammiversary plus six-man action with Gunner, James Storm and Chris Sabin vs. Kenny King, Austin Aries and Bobby Roode.
Sounds good!
Quote from: Fnord on June 06, 2013, 11:25:43 AM
- Tonight's live episode of Impact Wrestling will feature an appearance from Rampage Jackson, fallout from Slammiversary plus six-man action with Gunner, James Storm and Chris Sabin vs. Kenny King, Austin Aries and Bobby Roode.
Sounds good!
GO GUNNER GO! USE THE SPICE RACK!!
TNA taped the June 13th episode of Impact Wrestling last night in Atlanta. Here are spoilers:
[SPOILER]
* Joseph Park beat Crimson in a Bound For Glory Series qualifier
* Magnus beat Rob Terry, Kenny King and Matt Morgan in a BFG Series qualifier
* Velvet Sky called out Mickie James. Velvet says she's been cleared to wrestle. Mickie attacked her and took out her knee in a heel turn.
* Kaz and Daniels beat Gunner and James Storm in a BFG Series qualifying match
* Austin Aries beat Eric Young in a BFG Series qualifier
* Hulk Hogan came out and talked about the BFG Series. He introduced Jeff Hardy, who promised he will win this year. Bobby Roode interrupted. Hogan announces Open Fight Night for next week and fans will pick Hardy or Roode to see who gets to kick off the series. Bully Ray comes out and wants Aces & 8s members in the Series. Hogan announces a battle royal with Aces members. The winner will get a spot in the Series.
* Sting announces he's bringing back The Main Event Mafia to watch his back.
* Mr. Anderson won a BFG Series spot and the Aces & 8s battle royal. All members eliminated themselves so Anderson could win, except DOC. They fought but Anderson won. DOC argued with his partners after the match.
* AJ Styles beat Kurt Angle. Aces & 8s ended up beating Angle down and AJ left. Rampage Jackson appeared and chased Aces off with a big chain. Impact ends with a staredown between Angle and Rampage.
[/SPOILER]
Good to see some old faces back and I wonder if what Sting said means some more faces returning?
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on June 05, 2013, 09:16:57 PM
Alex silva is the interesting one of the crop.TNA never actually planned to hire him but slick ric did his thing and he got picked up.i personally like him and hope he wasn't dropped.
Interesting and Alex Silva don't go together.
Quote from: Fnord on June 07, 2013, 10:30:05 AM
TNA taped the June 13th episode of Impact Wrestling last night in Atlanta. Here are spoilers:
[SPOILER]
* Joseph Park beat Crimson in a Bound For Glory Series qualifier
* Magnus beat Rob Terry, Kenny King and Matt Morgan in a BFG Series qualifier
* Velvet Sky called out Mickie James. Velvet says she's been cleared to wrestle. Mickie attacked her and took out her knee in a heel turn.
* Kaz and Daniels beat Gunner and James Storm in a BFG Series qualifying match
* Austin Aries beat Eric Young in a BFG Series qualifier
* Hulk Hogan came out and talked about the BFG Series. He introduced Jeff Hardy, who promised he will win this year. Bobby Roode interrupted. Hogan announces Open Fight Night for next week and fans will pick Hardy or Roode to see who gets to kick off the series. Bully Ray comes out and wants Aces & 8s members in the Series. Hogan announces a battle royal with Aces members. The winner will get a spot in the Series.
* Sting announces he's bringing back The Main Event Mafia to watch his back.
* Mr. Anderson won a BFG Series spot and the Aces & 8s battle royal. All members eliminated themselves so Anderson could win, except DOC. They fought but Anderson won. DOC argued with his partners after the match.
* AJ Styles beat Kurt Angle. Aces & 8s ended up beating Angle down and AJ left. Rampage Jackson appeared and chased Aces off with a big chain. Impact ends with a staredown between Angle and Rampage.
[/SPOILER]
Good to see some old faces back and I wonder if what Sting said means some more faces returning?
From various spoilers I've read, I've heard the matches on this IMPACT were really good.
Fnord- hard to say. Surely he wont bring in old fuckers. I'd love to see him guide a young crop of talent.
Maybe
Sting
James Storm
Gunner
Crimson
Sam Shaw
Or something along those lines, you get the gist.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on June 07, 2013, 10:58:30 AM
From various spoilers I've read, I've heard the matches on this IMPACT were really good.
Fnord- hard to say. Surely he wont bring in old fuckers. I'd love to see him guide a young crop of talent.
Maybe
Sting
James Storm
Gunner
Crimson
Sam Shaw
Or something along those lines, you get the gist.
Fuck me, I thought Crimson was released!
Quote from: Marq on June 07, 2013, 11:43:27 AM
Fuck me, I thought Crimson was released!
Yeah, hes been a main down in OVW. Given good time to develop his skills. I really hoped he'd get paired with Gunner.
He's been hanging out in OVW, actually. JDM just wants him to come back to the big leagues for FWL points. lol
EBWOP: Damn you JDM! lol
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on June 07, 2013, 10:58:30 AM
From various spoilers I've read, I've heard the matches on this IMPACT were really good.
Fnord- hard to say. Surely he wont bring in old fuckers. I'd love to see him guide a young crop of talent.
Maybe
Sting
James Storm
Gunner
Crimson
Sam Shaw
Or something along those lines, you get the gist.
I highlighted those 3 because there are issues with each of them being a part of the group. For Gunner and Shaw it's simple. They're not exactly at the level as the first 2 words of the group, kind of messed up to have midcarders in what's supposed to be a main event group. As for Crimson, not only is he in the same boat as Gunner and Shaw, but he's currently a heel.
I would guess Matt Morgan might be there.
Quote from: Fnord on June 07, 2013, 11:50:56 AM
I would guess Matt Morgan might be there.
He'd be a good choice.
Here is a completed list of 2013 Bound for Glory series competitors.
[spoiler]* Jeff Hardy
* Bobby Roode
* Ken Anderson
* AJ Styles
* Kazarian
* Chris Daniels
* Joseph Park
* Samoa Joe
* Magnus
* Jay Bradley
* Hernandez
* Austin Aries[/spoiler]
Quote from: Fnord on June 10, 2013, 05:17:13 PM
Here is a completed list of 2013 Bound for Glory series competitors.
[spoiler]* Jeff Hardy
* Bobby Roode
* Ken Anderson
* AJ Styles
* Kazarian
* Chris Daniels
* Joseph Park
* Samoa Joe
* Magnus
* Jay Bradley
* Hernandez
* Austin Aries[/spoiler]
Its a shame there's no Matt Morgan.
I believe in Magnus.
AJ Styles was involved in a fan altercation during the TNA Live Event in Aiken, South Carolina.
An obnoxious fan sitting at ringside made some remarks towards AJ Styles as he was entering the ring. Styles then ran out of the ring and got into the fan's face. He then brought a chair over for the fan to use to get over the railing in an attempt to bode the fan into fight.
The fan at ringside pushed the chair back at Styles which infuriated Styles. Styles then shoved the fan and they then exchanged words as Styles got back in the ring only to exit it again. Styles hopped the rail and headed to the actual exit of the building, challenging the guy to a fight him outside. The fan wanted no part of it, so Styles got back in the ring to finish his match against Bobby Roode.
- Zema Ion, who had his appendix removed last month and will undergo surgery to have a tumor removed from his colon, posted this update on his condition:
Feelin pretty much back to 100%....sucks that its all for nothing coz I got another surgery soon and then I start recovering ALL OVER AGAIN
— Zema Ion(@ZemaTNA) June 12, 2013
Stings mafia will consist of crimson, Matt Morgan and Kurt Angle- all people who Can't get title shots until after the bfg series
Kurt Angle I can see for sure, but how are they going to "convince" Morgan and Crimson to join Sting and Angle against Aces & Eights?
Quote from: Fnord on June 14, 2013, 01:25:46 AM
Kurt Angle I can see for sure, but how are they going to "convince" Morgan and Crimson to join Sting and Angle against Aces & Eights?
Morgan joins Sting because Sting agrees with him about everything being Hogans issue and he can join sting and eliminate hogans errors.
Crimson had one loss and was dropped for a year. He wants to be a permanent star on the impact roster. Sting convinces him that teaming with Sting will help Achieve that.
Any other ideas? Lol
I'd put more money on the new Main Event Mafia being...
Sting
Angle
James Storm
Gunner
Chavo Guerrero
Joseph Park/Abyss
Since Hernandez is in BFG, and the two major heel tag teams in BFG it only makes sense to have the tag champs and Chavo fighting against Aces & Eights. Abyss took the TV Title from Devon, so he will be there.
Sting, Angle, Storm, Gunner, Guerrero, Abyss VS Bully Ray, Devon, Knux, Doc, Wes Brisco, Garett Bischoff
That makes the most sense in my opinion. Letting Anderson do the BFG stuff, giving Doc/Knux or Brisco/Bischoff a Tag Team Title Shot. Hell, you might even throw Sabin in instead of Chavo to throw in the X-Division Title. Then you have Sabin fueding with Bischoff/Brisco for the X-Division, Devon with Abyss and the TV Title. Storm/Gunner VS Knux/Doc for Tags and Sting/Angle against Bully Ray.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- TNA's Destination X will air via an episode of Impact Wrestling this year. It will take place on July 18th from Louisville, Kentucky.
So... they aren't going to do it as a PPV... that kinda blows. lol
Quote from: Fnord on June 14, 2013, 09:35:50 AM
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- TNA's Destination X will air via an episode of Impact Wrestling this year. It will take place on July 18th from Louisville, Kentucky.
So... they aren't going to do it as a PPV... that kinda blows. lol
Big time. Next year they need to drop Genesis and Add D-X back.
I can see the new Main Event mafia being Sting, Angle, Storm, Gunner, and honestly, they'll probably toss Hardy in there. It'd be nice to put someone like Sabin in there and give him that rub, but I really doubt it would happens. As for the Destination X stuff, yea, very stupid. I thought the one night only things would be cool, but now I'm kind of wanting them to go back to their old PPV schedule.
Quote from: Chris Shields on June 14, 2013, 10:26:03 AM
I can see the new Main Event mafia being Sting, Angle, Storm, Gunner, and honestly, they'll probably toss Hardy in there. It'd be nice to put someone like Sabin in there and give him that rub, but I really doubt it would happens. As for the Destination X stuff, yea, very stupid. I thought the one night only things would be cool, but now I'm kind of wanting them to go back to their old PPV schedule.
If that's the case, I don't know how any of that is supposed to work.
Sting was pissed because no one came out to help him, yeah? NO ONE --
including Angle, Storm, Gunner, etc.
So, why in the world would Sting include them in the Mafia?
We can all agree the Main Event Mafia is kind of a ridiculous stable to bring back when of course a credible 4Tune would have worked...if they had run with it properly in the first place.
Quote from: Trumpers on June 14, 2013, 12:08:54 PM
We can all agree the Main Event Mafia is kind of a ridiculous stable to bring back when of course a credible 4Tune would have worked...if they had run with it properly in the first place.
I completely agree. 4tune had the potential to be brilliant- its a real shame it didn't end up that way.
I'm all for a sting-based stable if its done RIGHT. But TNA have a shit history of stables.. lol
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on June 14, 2013, 12:25:23 PM
sting-based stable
Steve Borden
"Original" Sting
"Crow" Sting
"Wolfpack" Sting
"Joker" Sting
ITS SHOWTIME!
Quote from: Stonerman on June 14, 2013, 12:31:29 PM
Steve Borden
"Original" Sting
"Crow" Sting
"Wolfpack" Sting
"Joker" Sting
ITS SHOWTIME!
Whats Stung, Stag, Stick and Stump doing in the IMPACT Zone??
TNA announced international wrestler "Bad Bones" John Klinger as the winner of the Gut Check Challenge.
Klinger's will now be appearing on a future episode of TNA Impact to compete in a Gut Check match. Klinger earned 2,185 votes, followed by "Portugal's Perfect Athlete," Shanna, who received 1,571 votes.
Also in consideration were former WWE Tough Enough contestant A.J. Kirsch, Chance Prophet, The Big O, Lufisto, and other independent wrestlers.
- Kevin Nash teased joining the Main Event Mafia, writing on Twitter, "Wish Sting would call ,be nice to get some sleep"
- Some bad news for Impact Wrestling this week. The Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in overtime of Game 6 tonight to force a Game 7 this Thursday night in the NBA Finals. Basketball has been putting a major hurting on both WWE and TNA this season, but this should be the worst.
Source: TNAInsider.com
RVD broke his silence on his RVD Live Podcast concerning his return to the WWE on July's, Money In The Bank pay per view. During his podcast he took one last parting shot at TNA for allegedly not promoting him properly. He said:
"I read this yesterday on some story. It said, 'With one 48-second video, WWE can make RVD mean more than he's meant in the last several years.' I think it's true.
"The reason I think that's true is because like over the last several years I've had so many people say, 'RVD, you got to get back in the ring. What did you do, retire?'
"You know, and I'm always promoting, 'No, no, Thursday nights on Spike every week.' And I've done that for three years. I don't know about you, but I get that all the time. All the time. And that's the difference between this and this."
Here is what's on tap for tonight's episode:
- The Bound For Glory Series officially kicks off and all 12 participants will be in action.
- Open Fight Night returns tonight, and either Jeff Hardy or Bobby Roode will get the first call-out to start the BFG Series.
- More on Sting bringing back The Main Event Mafia.
- TNA Knockouts executive Brooke Hogan will deliver a "State Of The Knockouts Division" address.
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- Sting revealed on last night's Impact Wrestling that the first member of his new Main Event Mafia will be Kurt Angle.
- TNA announced two matches for next week's Impact Wrestling - Suicide vs. Kenny King vs. Chris Sabin for the X Division Title and Mickie James vs. Velvet Sky for the Knockouts Title.
- Coming out of last night's Impact Wrestling and week 1 of the Bound For Glory Series, here are the standings:
* Magnus - 10 points
* Jeff Hardy - 7 points
* Austin Aries - 7 points
* Daniels - 7 points
* Mr. Anderson - 7 points
* Samoa Joe - 2 points
* AJ Styles - 2 points
* Jay Bradley - 0 points
* Bobby Roode - 0 points
* Hernandez - 0 points
* Kazarian - 0 points
* Joseph Park - 0 points
TNA taped the June 27th episode of Impact Wrestling last night in Peoria, Illinois. Here are full spoilers, thanks to B. Hack:
[SPOILER]
* Suicide defeated Kenny King and Chris Sabin to become the new X Division champion. Hulk Hogan announced that the real Suicide had been attacked and a fake Suicide won the match. He ran off through the crowd.
* Adam O'Reilly beat Brian Howe in a Gut Check match.
* Sting and Kurt Angle talked about how The Main Event Mafia would destroy Aces & 8s.
* Magnus beat Bobby Roode in a Bound For Glory Series match.
* Mickie James beat Velvet Sky to retain the Knockouts Title.
* Samoa Joe vs. Mr. Anderson in a BFG Series match ends when Aces & 8s come out. Sting and Angle also come out, revealing Samoa Joe as a new Main Event Mafia member.
* Hulk Hogan comes out and wants to know who the fake Suicide was. Bully Ray comes out and talks about having to face the X Division Champion at Destination X. Austin Aries reveals himself to be the fake Suicide and tells Ray he's going to take the World Title next.
[/SPOILER]
Does anyone really want Jeff Jarrett to make his return in the Main Event Mafia?
- TNA has added a profile for Gut Check contestant "The Big O" Adam Ohriner on their official website.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFSt4NV5jTo&feature=player_embedded (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFSt4NV5jTo&feature=player_embedded)
- As noted earlier, Adam "The Big O" Ohriner, who is best known for his appearances on Zack Ryder's Z! True Long Island Story, is a part of TNA's Gut Check competition. You can check out his Gut Check profile in the video above. Ohriner will face former Tough Enough competitor, Ryan "Skidmarks" Howe, on this Thursday's episode of Impact Wrestling.
Zema Ion is schedule to undergo surgery next month to remove a tumor from his colon. The former X-Division champion revealed on Twitter that six weeks of recovery will be needed, then he should be "good to go."
Source: PWInsider
TNA announcer Taz wrote an interesting comment earlier today on Twitter:
"Couple of big wrestling shows in my "hometown" of Brooklyn! #RedHookNearBarclay"
WWE will tape RAW for the first time at the Barclays Center on July 15th, the day after the Money in the Bank pay-per-view.
His contract with TNA will expire in less than two weeks and as early as this coming weekend. TNA will have a show in Brooklyn on July 5th, but Taz did not specifically reference that date or venue. All tweets have since been removed.
Slight iMPACT spoiler
Who is Suicide? The Shocking Revelation This Thursday at 9/8C on Spike TV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-09T-lmiIQ#ws)
- The man behind Suicide will be revealed on tonight's episode of Impact Wrestling. Tonight's show will also feature Velvet Sky vs. Mickie James, Chris Sabin defending the X Division Title against Suicide and Kenny King, BFG Series matches with Magnus vs. Bobby Roode and Mr. Anderson vs. Samoa Joe, plus more.
- The June 20th TNA tapings in Peoria, IL drew 2,500 fans or perhaps a little less.
- As noted, TNA will be taping Impact Wrestling this weekend in Las Vegas due to the 4th of July holiday next week. Announced for the tapings is Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell in a Ladder Match.
- TNA has cut way back on flying people in for tapings. There are a lot of signs that point to officials worrying even more about money these days. The cost of tapings on the road with no new revenue streams and no improvement in the existing streams isn't a good thing for the company.
Quote from: Fnord on June 27, 2013, 08:56:48 AM
- TNA has cut way back on flying people in for tapings. There are a lot of signs that point to officials worrying even more about money these days. The cost of tapings on the road with no new revenue streams and no improvement in the existing streams isn't a good thing for the company.
Just a number of people that should have listened to Sir Ian Trumps on MFX and his sound financial planning...
Exactly what I thought when I read this, Ian. You called it waaaaaaay back.
I have a strange question about Gutcheck...
Why did they have one of their top OVW babyfaces compete in a gutcheck challenge? He's already in OVW where all of the gutcheck winners are... lol
*SPOILERS* TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings For 7/4/13
[spoiler]TNA taped the July 4th episode of Impact Wrestling last night. Here are full spoilers:
* Hulk Hogan announced the main event. TJ Perkins' is no longer Suicide, he's Manic. Austin Aries vs. Manic vs. Chris Sabin will take place later.
* AJ Styles beat Kazarian.
* Mickie James cut a promo and will face Gail Kim or Taryn Terrell in a few weeks.
* Hernandez beat Jay Bradley.
* Gunner and James Storm beat Robbie E and Jesse Godderz.
* Jeff Hardy beat Joseph Park in a BFG Series match.
* Ryan Howe gets denied by the Gutcheck judges.
* Chris Sabin beat Austin Aries and Manic to win the TNA X Division Title. Aces & 8s took out Manic after the match. The Main Event Mafia came out to fight off Aces & 8s.
[/spoiler]
*SPOILERS* TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings For 7/11/13
[spoiler]TNA taped the July 11th episode of Impact Wrestling last night. Here are full spoilers:
* Joker's Wild tag matches were announced.
* AJ Styles and Samoa Joe beat Jeff Hardy and Joseph Park.
* Magnus and Mr. Anderson beat Hernandez and Jay Bradley. Anderson refused to tag in to Magnus.
* Aces & 8s cut a promo about the Main Event Mafia. MEM challenged them to a fight next week.
* Kazarian and Bobby Roode beat Austin Aries and Daniels. Kaz rolled up Daniels for the win.
* All of the winning teams will enter a Gauntlet and the winner gets 25 points in the BFG Series.
* Gail Kim defeated Taryn Terrell in a ladder match to become the new number one contender for the Knockouts Title.
[/spoiler]
Spoiler: New Main Event Mafia Members Revealed
[spoiler]At last night's Impact Wrestling television tapings, Rampage Jackson and Magnus were revealed as the newest members of the Main Event Mafia group.
The group now consists of Sting, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Magnus and Rampage Jackson. [/spoiler]
While I'm not sure I like this group as a whole, I could see it as a nice group to fight the Aces & Eights.
Quote from: Fnord on June 30, 2013, 09:56:58 PM
Spoiler: New Main Event Mafia Members Revealed
[spoiler]At last night's Impact Wrestling television tapings, Rampage Jackson and Magnus were revealed as the newest members of the Main Event Mafia group.
The group now consists of Sting, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Magnus and Rampage Jackson. [/spoiler]
While I'm not sure I like this group as a whole, I could see it as a nice group to fight the Aces & Eights.
Contradicts the reformation of the mafia. They were all at Slamiversary (Minus 1) and none of them came out.
Wow. TNA just released Madison Rayne, Sam Shaw, Taeler Hendrix, Joey Ryan and Christian York!
But hey at least Brooke Hogan still has her job.
Sam Show isn't on the release list, but Crimson is.
But good news, Taz got a new contract.
Totnes contract expired and she needs time off for baby stuff, but wtf releasing crimson!!! Guys a well of potential.
Taz revealed on his Twitter this afternoon that he has re-signed with TNA. He wrote:
"I'm very proud to announce that I've re-signed w/TNA Wrestling!! #Lovemyhome"
Source: PWInsider
In a correction from earlier, Sam Shaw has not been released by TNA. The talents cut so far are Crimson, Joey Ryan, Christian York, Taeler Hendrix and Madison Rayne.
As noted, these cuts are due to cost cutting measures. These talents were being paid a monthly guarantee with an additional fee when they were booked for events. TNA officials felt those cut were not being used regularly so there was no need to keep them under contract.
There has been a lot of talk about cost cutting ever since TNA decided to go on the road with Impact Wrestling. Some wrestlers have been grumbling about being paid late. One talent says he has heard stories of co-workers being paid two months late.
Which is exactly the problem, TNA! We know they weren't being used regularly, are you saying no one in the back office could come up with something for at least one of them?
No, because this "All In The Family" bit with the Hogans is more important. Rehashing Main Event Mafia is more important. Beating a dead horse with Aces and Eights is more important.
Bug off, TNA.
- As noted before, the Knockouts Tag Team titles have been retired by TNA. There were several reasons for the decision - one being that the company feels they do not have enough Knockouts to make the titles have any meaning.
The other reason reason they retired the title was because of all the other concepts the company currently has going on - Gutcheck, Bound for Glory Series Open Fight Night, etc. The feeling was that certain things had to be removed to keep programming from being cluttered.
Source: PWInsider
- As of this writing, there are no plans to bring Jeff and Karen Jarrett back to TNA television.
- TNA has decided to drop the TNA Television Title for now. The feeling within the company is they can always re-introduce the belt later down the line if needed.
Source: Prowrestling.net
ProWrestling.net is reporting that Matt Morgan was granted his release from TNA today. Morgan had requested his release a month ago.
Morgan hinted leaving the organization in spring of 2012, only to return in the fall. He had been used sparingly and inconsistently since his return.
As noted earlier, the company also released Crimson, Joey Ryan, Christian York, Taeler Hendrix and Madison Rayne last week.
TNA issued the following statement regarding Matt Morgan's release from the organization earlier today:
"Impact Wrestling has released Matt Morgan. We thank him for all his contributions and wish him the best of success in the future."
- Matt Morgan commented on his TNA release earlier today, writing on his Twitter, "Id like to truly thank Tna for my awesome experience there along with granting me my release. This is what is best for my career&family."
- Hulk Hogan was asked about Morgan's release on his Twitter, to which he replied, "I have no idea what's going on with his situiation. HH"
- Eric Bischoff commented on Matt Morgan's TNA release, writing on his Twitter, "@BPmattmorgan is a talented, passionate performer and athelete who is going to be a success in whatever he pursues. Enjoyed woking with him."
I don't get it. If they liked him and he liked them... why wasn't he used? lol
Not sure but one would think it was a financial issue or direction issue. He wanted to go one way when they wanted to use him in another.
- Tonight's episode of Impact Wrestling will feature Taryn Terrell vs. Gail Kim in a Ladder Match, a new member of The Main Event Mafia, Joker's Wild stipulations for the Bound For Glory Series and more.
- Regarding issues with pay in TNA, word is that a lot of money being late has to do with third party vendors and that has been the case at various times in the past. There were also problems noted on the production side of the company and there were wrestlers who were being paid late, including some of the biggest names in the company. Some of the developmental talents in OVW, who live on very little money anyway, were also getting paid late.
- Doug Williams took a small jab at TNA Wrestling, writing on Twitter, "You know your importance in the scheme of things when your former company don't even make an official statement about your release."
Quote from: Fnord on July 11, 2013, 11:36:23 AM
- Doug Williams took a small jab at TNA Wrestling, writing on Twitter, "You know your importance in the scheme of things when your former company don't even make an official statement about your release."
Sorry, but thats just plain bitter. He hasn't been involved story wise in a long time and finisged his tenture with tna in ovw as a trainer. Dlo wouldn't get a big farewell so why should he? This is coming from a doug williams fan as well!
I dunno, he gave them some good service and there are Doug Williams fans all over, such as yourself, so it wouldn't have killed them to put two lines of text on their website. TNA just seem so random with how they handle talent and communicate stuff to the fans sometimes.
- Confirmed for next Thursday's Destination X themed episode of Impact Wrestling is Bully Ray defending the World Heavyweight Title against Chris Sabin. To receive the World Heavyweight Title shot, Sabin had to give up the X Division Title.
Dixie Carter also confirmed that Sonjay Dutt, Homicide, Petey Williams, Chavo Guerrero, Kenny King, Manik and others will be in action.
- Gail Kim became the new #1 contender to Mickie James' Knockouts Title be defeating Taryn Terrell in a Ladder Match on last night's Impact.
- Rampage Jackson was added to The Main Event Mafia on last night's show. The group now consists of Sting, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Magnus and Rampage.
TNA just confirmed via Twitter that former Knockouts Champion Tara has been released from her contract:
"Impact Wrestling has released Tara. We thank Tara for all her contributions and wish her the best of success in the future."
Tara is now included in a recent string of releases from TNA over the past month due to budget cuts.
Quote from: Fnord on July 16, 2013, 07:20:13 PM
TNA just confirmed via Twitter that former Knockouts Champion Tara has been released from her contract:
"Impact Wrestling has released Tara. We thank Tara for all her contributions and wish her the best of success in the future."
Tara is now included in a recent string of releases from TNA over the past month due to budget cuts.
So to sum it up... TNA has a person in charge of the Knockouts Division (Brooke Hogan) and has it's very own Referee (ODB) for this divsion... A Division which has a roster of 6 women:
Gail Kim
Mickie James
Miss Tessmacher
Taryn Terrell
Velvet Sky
ODB
Yep... Good job...
How many knockouts do you suppose TNA employ then Midas? How would you logically use more in a storyline??
The knockouts get a good bunch of air time as it is and are the best womens division in the world right now. So, minus your sarcasm, theyare in fact doing a good job. Tara has a restaurant and didn't want to wrestle full time anymore as is so this is the best option for everyone
Tara has 1 small restaurant that her husband/boyfriend runs. I've been there. With Midas. I doubt that is her main concern. lol
Quote from: Fnord on July 16, 2013, 10:42:03 PM
Tara has 1 small restaurant that her husband/boyfriend runs. I've been there. With Midas. I doubt that is her main concern. lol
She announced on twitter she was taking a break a while back. That plus she's 42 and probably needs a break.
What was the restaurant like?
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on July 16, 2013, 10:34:39 PM
How many knockouts do you suppose TNA employ then Midas? How would you logically use more in a storyline??
The knockouts get a good bunch of air time as it is and are the best womens division in the world right now. So, minus your sarcasm, theyare in fact doing a good job. Tara has a restaurant and didn't want to wrestle full time anymore as is so this is the best option for everyone
The problem is more they have 6 women and have both a Knockouts title and a Knockouts tag title for 6 women to compete over
Quote from: Sgt. Josh Underpants on July 16, 2013, 10:52:13 PM
The problem is more they have 6 women and have both a Knockouts title and a Knockouts tag title for 6 women to compete over
Tag title was retired man.
It was smaller than I expected and kinda dead when we went there. They had an old PPV playing on the TVs and some TNA memorabilia autographed all around. The burgers weren't nothing to get excited about. The bill seemed way to high for only 4 people ordering burgers. I wanna give their pizza a try one day, though.
EBWOP
They got rid of the Knockouts Tag Team Title.
EBWOP2
:P
Quote from: Fnord on July 16, 2013, 10:53:11 PM
It was smaller than I expected and kinda dead when we went there. They had an old PPV playing on the TVs and some TNA memorabilia autographed all around. The burgers weren't nothing to get excited about. The bill seemed way to high for only 4 people ordering burgers. I wanna give their pizza a try one day, though.
EBWOP
They got rid of the Knockouts Tag Team Title.
EBWOP2
:P
ohh didnt know that lol
Source: TNAInsider.com
D.O.C., f.k.a. Luke Gallows, has been removed from the Impact Wrestling roster page and has been released by the company.
Gallows commented on his departure, writing on his Twitter, "My contract with TNA Wrestling expired July 12th, as of this evening we have officially parted ways. #SUNTANBIKERMAN tours again!!"
QuoteHow many knockouts do you suppose TNA employ then Midas?
Well for starters I have no problem with them having only 6 on the roster but what I am saying is that having a person (Brooke) in charge of a division with only 6 members and having a special ref (ODB) only for those matches in that division is ridiculous. If you are only going to have 6 women on the roster then you need to drop the idea of a special ref for the Knockouts and ditch a commish of the division as if the person in charge of everyone else (Hogan) can't handle 6 women...
How would you logically use more in a storyline?
Well first off lets be honest, having only 6 on the roster and one of them being inactive due to filiming a reality show (Tessmacher) and one having to ref any Knockouts match would mean that you would have to utilize all of your division for one tag team match... If it were me I would...
*At a live Impact show in the near future I would have ODB reffing a match of Mickie James Vs Taryn Terrell and introduce Epiphany to the TNA Roster and have her come out and act as if she is about to attack Mickie or Taryn but instead have her go after ODB...
*The following week Brooke comes out and announces that ODB is out for a bit and introduce Ivelisse as the new ref... She comes out and during this same segment Bully comes out and confronts Brooke about being engaged (I believe Wes Brisco made a joke about this on a previous episode) Ivelisse attacks Brooke and joins A&8... (She is suppose to do it in Nov so if this conflicts with the way she is introduced in Nov then they reshoot... Hogan comes out and defends Brooke blah blah blah
* Now that we have ditched Brooke and the ref thing we move to a match of Terrell Vs Epiphany in which Epiphany wins and then while she is attacking Terrell ODB comes out and helps out... During this Lei'D Tapa comes out and both her and Epiphany destroy ODB and Terrell... (I believe that Lei & Epiphany are not on the same side in OVW but who cares this is TNA)
*The following week we see Kim Vs Mickie for the title and during this Team Tapa & Epiphany come out and help James retain the title... This allows Kim to become a Stone Cold type character where she teams with Terrell & ODB to fight the team of James, Epiphany, & Tapa but all the while not really being a face and not really being a heel...
*Velvet Sky is available for a fued with Ivelisse for a while...
That would be my plan for the time being...
QuoteThe knockouts get a good bunch of air time as it is and are the best womens division in the world right now.
There air time is alright but it was pathetic to watch the state of the Knockouts divison thing with Brooke and watch only like 4 women walk out... It was just plain sad and truthfully I don't know what you are watching but there is no way anyone can clearly say that TNA has the best womens division in the world right now...
QuoteSo, minus your sarcasm, theyare in fact doing a good job.
If you cut Brooke and save the money from her and invest in those other 3 women then we can talk but as it stands right now cutting two women in recent memory in a division with such few stars is not doing good IMO...
QuoteTara has a restaurant and didn't want to wrestle full time anymore as is so this is the best option for everyone
It is not about releasing Tara if they plan on replacing her... We need more women in this division plain and simple...
Source: PWInsider
TNA released Tara as a cost-cutting move. Regarding Doc's release, his contract negotiations went on too long and his deal expired. Doc had been figured into creative plans with an eventual babyface turn.
Doc's departure is being blamed on Bruce Prichard, head of Creative and Talent Relations.
Regarding Rob Van Dam's release earlier this year, one source claimed to PWInsider that RVD stopped getting his phone calls returned by TNA officials.
Tara was also apparently far and away the highest paid Knockout in TNA and the decision was made to shift that money elsewhere.
More TNA releases are expected and sources insist to PWInsider that they will continue to change various things in the company.
Source: ProWrestling.net
TNA officials have been restructuring the company which is why several talents have been released or had their contracts expire lately. This has also led to changes and departures in the TNA offices.
According to ProWrestling.net, TNA's Senior VP of Programming and Talent Relations Bruce Prichard was among the office workers asked to restructure his contract. Word is that Prichard rejected that request and he may be on his way out of the company.
The TNA agents have also been asked to change their deals to a per-night agreement. ProWrestling.net noted that word going around is that D-Lo Brown agreed to the per-night agreement only to be fired shortly thereafter.
Source: PWInsider
You can officially add TNA executives Bruce Pritchard and D-Lo Brown to the list of released personnel from the company.
Pritchard has filled the VP of Talent Relations role since 2010, and D-Lo has been a backstage agent since 2009. He has recently been in charge of the Gut Check tryouts and development of talent. Pritchard has recently received much of the flack for the delayed pay of the talent.
Here is the current list of released talent within the past month:
*Crimson
*Joey Ryan
*Tara
*Matt Morgan
*Christian York
*Taeler Hendrix
*D.O.C.
*Madison Rayne
*Bruce Pritchard
*D-Lo Brown
TNAInsider.com is reporting that Devon either will be offered or has already been offered the agent position vacated by the release of D-Lo Brown.
Devon and Bully Ray have both worked the agent position on and off in TNA numerous times in the past. At this point there has been no word on whether Devon will wrestle and work the agent position or if he will be winding down his active wrestling role with the company.
Photo of the new X-Division Title
Via Dixie Carter on Twitter:
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[spoiler](http://www.tnastars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sabin-champion.jpg)[/spoiler]
I didn't think they'd do it!
Sabin vs. Manik as the main event of IMPACT more than likely in two weeks time. World champ vs. [spoiler]X Div champ[/spoiler] Manik should be awesome. TJP is a huge talent!
TNA Impact Spoilers - 7/25/13
[SPOILER]* Mr. Anderson defeated Hernandez.
* Ultimate X match for the X Division Championship: Manik defeated Sonjay Dutt vs. Greg M.
* Main Event Mafia makes their way out to the ring to cut a promo. They say things are not over with Aces and 8's. MEM bring out Chris Sabin. Sabin challenges the winner of the Ultimate X match "later tonight" to a match next week in a Champion vs. Champion match. Bully Ray made his way to the ring with his attorney. They say they are filing a lawsuit if the title isn't returned to him.
* Velvet Sky cuts a in-ring promo on Mickie James.
* Mickie James defeated Gail Kim to retain the Knockouts Championship. After the match, Gail got in ODB's face.
* Bound for Glory series match: Christopher Daniels defeated Samoa Joe.
* AJ Styles defeated Jeff Hardy is the main event. [/SPOILER]
- It was announced at last night's Impact taping that Hardcore Justice would return on an episode of Impact Wrestling on August 15th.
Quote from: Fnord on July 19, 2013, 09:41:59 AM
[spoiler](http://www.tnastars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sabin-champion.jpg)[/spoiler]
I didn't think they'd do it!
I was shocked.
And as of late, Sabin's been pretty solid on the microphone. His promo against Bully Ray prior to this week's Impact had some fire.
TNA Wrestler Jesse Soresen, whom was also a Marketing Assistant for the company recently, has been released from his TNA obligations. Jesse confirmed the news on his Twitter account earlier today. Here is what he wrote:
"I have officially been released by @IMPACTWRESTLING Would like to say thank you to my supportive family, friends & fans."
Sorensen made his debut for TNA on the July 7, 2011, edition of Impact Wrestling as part of the X Division Showcase tournament.
Tna are fucked. This is disgraceful.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on July 23, 2013, 11:57:09 PM
Tna are fucked. This is disgraceful.
Agreed. What they did really pissed me off. It was a scumbag move on their part.
It's beyond fucked. Truly I've lost respect for the company. Cutting wrestlers is fine. It's a business measure to keep a company healthy. But to cut someone who gave everything (nearly his life) a promise to always keep him in tna and helping him throughout his life after he sustained a career ending injury is FUCKED. Now is the time I bring up employing cunts like brooke Hogan and garret bichoff who are useless. To do what they did to Jessie is pathetic.
Bad timing for #AskDixie, lol
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Quote from: GM Franchise on July 24, 2013, 01:48:43 AM
Bad timing for #AskDixie, lol
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Oh man, there were some good ones in there..can't believe I missed the party
one of the funnier ones I seen was
"@IAmEllerbee 10h
#AskDixie Is it true that you tried to sign the Prime Time Players because you thought they had millions of dollars?"
TNA announced that their next "One Night Only" pay-per-view event will be TNA 10 Reunion and it will premiere on Friday, August 2, 2013. Here is the current lineup for the event:
TNA 10 REUNION MATCH LINEUP
- Four-Way X Division Elimination Match: Sonjay Dutt vs. Kazarian vs. Petey Williams vs. Kenny King
- Knockouts Match: Velvet Sky vs. Gail Kim
- Gauntlet Match: Matt Morgan, Joseph Park, Shark Boy, Johnny Devine, Cassidy Reily, Chase Stevens, ODB, Johnny Swinger, Jessie Godderz, and Mr. Anderson
- Tag Team Match: Team 3D vs. The Latin American Xchange
- "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy vs. Austin Aries
- "Cowboy" James Storm vs. Bobby Roode
- Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle vs. "The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe
More awesomeness from Ask Dixie...
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Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Tonight's Impact Wrestling will feature Ultimate X with Sonjay Dutt, Manik and Greg Marascuilo facing off to crown a new X Division Champion. Bound For Glory Series matches for tonight will be AJ Styles vs. Jeff Hardy, Daniels vs. Samoa Joe and Mr. Anderson vs. Hernandez. Also, Mickie James will defend the Knockouts Title against Gail Kim.
- The decision to have Chris Sabin win the World Heavyweight Title was made a while back.
- The TNA live event in Danville, Illinois on July 19th drew 500 fans. The July 20th show in Cape Girardeau, Missouri drew 250 fans.
- Estimates have TNA's Slammiversary pay-per-view doing around 13,500 buys, down around 7% from last year.
TNA President Dixie Carter tweeted earlier this week that she would be answering fan questions on Twitter. Carter issued a statement today noting that she would answer "legitimate questions" every Thursday starting next week, while "outrageous or hurtful questions/posts" would be ignored.
Carter went on to state that while the change from 12 pay-per-views per year to four has increased the quality of the events, it has caused internal structural changes to be made. She also wrote the following about the recent roster changes:
"The relationship that fans have with wrestlers is unique and one of the many great aspects of the wrestling business. And, for this reason, releasing talent is never easy – not for you and not for us. But, bringing in fresh faces and the best wrestling talent in the world is what you expect, and what TNA will always strive to deliver. Recently, we have brought back some talent favorites (Sonjay Dutt, Petey Williams and Homicide), and you will continue to see this and new talent that we are excited to introduce you to in the coming months."
Quite enjoyed talking to TNA this week on MFX...#mfxshowteaser
http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/4892-A-Message-To-Fans-From-TNA-President-Dixie-Carter (http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/4892-A-Message-To-Fans-From-TNA-President-Dixie-Carter)
Hi everyone,
In the 11+ years that I have been with TNA, I am still amazed by the passion of pro wrestling fans. That passion – both positive and negative – is remarkable and something that all of us at TNA values.
With that said, I asked for questions from you like I have done many times in the past, but I didn't provide a timeframe by which I would answer you. I know I have frustrated you all, and I apologize. Beginning next week, each Thursday, I will answer legitimate questions from you on a weekly basis. I will not, however, address outrageous or hurtful questions/posts.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to provide perspective from inside TNA – where we stand and where, with support from our current and future fans around the globe, we are going. What is being shared with you now is what was shared with the IMPACT roster before our phenomenal Destination X show from Louisville, KY last week.
This has been a big year for TNA. We took IMPACT LIVE on the road, exactly where it needs to be – where you've asked us to be – in your backyard. We also changed our Pay-Per-View schedule, shifting from 12 to four live Pay-Per-View events each year, in order to increase the value of these events for you. To grow TNA, these are moves that needed to be made. And, part of changes like this, includes structural changes within TNA to align with this new business model.
Many of your comments and questions reference our recent roster changes. The relationship that fans have with wrestlers is unique and one of the many great aspects of the wrestling business. And, for this reason, releasing talent is never easy – not for you and not for us. But, bringing in fresh faces and the best wrestling talent in the world is what you expect, and what TNA will always strive to deliver. Recently, we have brought back some talent favorites (Sonjay Dutt, Petey Williams and Homicide), and you will continue to see this and new talent that we are excited to introduce you to in the coming months.
TNA has always been, and will continue to be, a place where you can interact with the superstars, whether in person at a live show or via social channels, like Twitter and Facebook. We are constantly exploring new and interesting ways to take this interaction to another level, and you will see this unfold in the coming months. I appreciate each of you taking the time to share your thoughts, opinions and ideas. Your input and feedback helps us create a better product. I hope you will join us when IMPACT LIVE comes to your area.
Yours,
Dixie
Translation: We took Impact on the road when we couldn't afford so now our product has to suffer.
- Recently released former TNA star Crimson has issued the following press release regarding his departure from the company.
On Friday July 12, 2013 Crimson had an MRI and it comes as no surprise that the results are a complete tear of his Meniscus in the right knee and surgery is needed. He is going into this situation 100% positive and stated that he will use this time to take care of his knee issues and will do what is necessary to be in the best physical and mental shape possible so there are no setbacks moving forward. Date for surgery is TBD, but expected recovery time is quick.
Crimson would like to thank everyone at TNA Wrestling for his time with the organization. Crimson would also like to thank his fans and the Crimson Army for all the support they have given him during his time with TNA and since his departure.
Crimson has many projects coming his way and he will be exploring other options. If you would like to make booking inquiries with Crimson please email Theresa Stach with The M3 Agency at theresa@theM3agency.com. For updates and direct contact with Crimson continue to follow him on Twitter at @Crimson and on Facebook at Facebook.com/OfficialCrimsonArmy
Quote from: Fnord on July 25, 2013, 04:37:37 PM
Crimson would also like to thank his mum and his hamster for all the support they have given him during his time with TNA and since his departure.
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Source: F4WOnline
- There are current TNA talents who have tried to talk to WWE as of late, about how to go about getting out of their deals, but WWE refuses to talk to them since they're under contract to TNA. WWE has been monitoring who is being released from TNA. The feeling is that Matt Morgan will likely be WWE-bound by the end of the year.
I feel like this thread should be renamed to Fnord's TNA Updates.
Quote from: Stoner on July 26, 2013, 11:17:35 AM
I feel like this thread should be renamed to Fnord's TNA Updates.
+1
- Former ECW Wrestler Axl Rotten revealed on twitter that Bully Ray's lawyer is none other than OVW announcer Dean Hill.
- A hearing is scheduled today in Nashville for TNA's lawsuit against former employee, Scott Steiner. TNA filed a suit several months ago attempting to silence Steiner for disparaging things he said about the company, executives and personalities on his Twitter account.
Quote from: Stoner on July 26, 2013, 11:17:35 AM
I feel like this thread should be renamed to Fnord's TNA Updates.
I'm starting to think he doesn't work and lives to post wrestling news!!
I can't post the link off my phone, but tna are advertising a mystery man debuting this week on impact. He is not related to spike or tna, and has unfinished business. Rumor has it is that it's an ex gut check entrant. Adam Pearce is headlining the rumor.
I'm totally down for Adam Pearce showing up on Impact more.
TNAInsider.com is reporting that former All-Japan Pro Wrestling President The Great Muta is looking to co-promote events with a an American promotion. Muta who left All-Japan and took half the roster with him to create a new promotion called W-1 spoke with Tokyo Sports recently and stated that a well known promotion overseas has approached him regarding a talent exchange.
During Muta's tenure as All-Japan President, he was involved in negotiations with TNA back in 2007 and made the trip to speak with TNA officials regarding a talent exchange. TNA officials instead decided to exchange talent with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Who is behind #August1Warning? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrFJKHhVQPE#ws)
Source: PWInsider
- The official YouTube account of TNA Wrestling posted a video on Friday featuring a mysterious individual delivering a warning (officially titled "#August1Warning") for next Thursday's Impact Wrestling in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he cryptically revealed that he has a problem which needs to be solved. The individual in question could be "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce, who competed in a "Gut Check" match in April—he won the bout but was not signed to a contract. A few hours after the video was posted, the acclaimed independent wrestler hinted through Twitter at something occurring on August 1.
"By the way, how many days til #August1?" he wrote.
Taeler Hendrix alleged in an interview over the weekend that TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter felt she was too "heavy" to be on television.
Carter's reaction was in response to Hendrix's match against Mickie James on the June 6 episode of Impact Wrestling—her final bout for the organization.
"I do have my qualms. Don't tell me on my birthday that I'm "heavy" to be on TV," Hendrix said about Carter on The Greg DeMarco Show. "I'm a size three, that's not fat at all! I'm a role model for young girls, there's nothing plastic about me."
Compared to her figure the year prior, Hendrix felt she was "too skinny," noting that she "got really skinny just to get on television." She continued, "Someone said I looked like a skeleton, and then I started looking at my pictures and I was like "Oh my God, I really do!" I'm taller than [most female wrestlers] but I'm not bigger than them."
Hendrix also revealed that she put on weight following a recent cancer scare.
"On top of that, my cancer stuff came back. I had no choice to gain weight, and I'm really happy that I did," said Hendrix. "What I'm battling right now is cervical cancer—and when I say battling I mean I'm trying to not get it. I wasn"t setting a good example. I felt like I was a hypocrite. I would rather be healthy and stay cancer free."
Hendrix also addressed her departure from TNA Wrestling, the mood in Ohio Valley Wrestling, Velvet Sky and other topics. Additional highlights from the interview are as follows:
Her departure from TNA Wrestling: "It was kind of a whirlwind ... a long time in the making ... I was super-duper unhappy ... the All-American Dream ... BAM! Hit in the face! It's not happening girl, wake up! I got papers in the mail to re-sign for another year in developmental at OVW for TNA ... Before I could tell them that I wouldn't re-sign, I got the call the day before my contract expired to tell me I was released. ... Maybe they can use that spot for someone they actually know what they want to do with. ... I'm not offended—I'm a lot happier."
Whether the mood in Ohio Valley Wrestling has changed since the recent TNA releases: "Yes, actually. Now that I'm not signed anymore, I think I'm enjoying it more—from an OVW standpoint. ... It's home... There's wrestling every single week, you can't get more work than that. ... I am loving my character right now, she's awesome. ... She's like that girl we all hated in high school. ... A lot of people who were released, they're gone."
Velvet Sky: "She has found a way to stick it out ... and she was released at one point. ... Velvet Sky is money. ... And if I have someone who makes me money, I'm going to keep them around. ... She's not the best wrestler in the world, but neither am I. ... She makes money. ... Velvet Sky has some of the most loyal fans in the world. ... She has a great personality, in ring and out. ... And you know what? She's gotten much better. ... I'm a fan—she can keep letting the pigeons loose. ... That girl's a hot commodity."
Taeler hendrix has been such a sook over all things TNA. I doubt carter called her fat, no matter how stupid carter is.
No wonder she's the high school chick everyone hates at ovw, it fits her personality perfectly
#August1Warning - Another Video Received (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaW1KORI2Nc#ws)
TNA released a new teaser video for August 1st, which can be seen above. The description reads like this:
"At 4:45pm today (Monday), a second video tape arrived at the offices of IMPACT WRESTLING from the party claiming to be #August1Warning. Again, we do not endorse the content."
The person in the video went on to state that he was not Dave Bautista, who would lose if they threw down. He went on to claim that no one was tougher than him.
Gayyy
The following matches are confirmed for this Thursday's Impact in Wichita Falls, Texas:
* TNA Champion Chris Sabin vs. TNA X-Division champ Manik.
* Bound for Glory series: Austin Aries vs. AJ Styles
* Bound for Glory series: Joseph Park vs. Jay Bradley
* Bound for Glory series: Hernandez vs. Bobby Roode
The matches below are confirmed for the August 8th episode of Impact:
* Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa Joe
* Kazarian vs. Christopher Daniels in a battle of Bad Influence
* Magnus vs. Mr. Anderson
- According to PWInsider, there has been lots of talk about TNA signing new talent to the company, however no names have been confirmed.
- Dixie Carter commented on the #August1Warning videos, writing on Twitter, "Another video? I can tell you whoever is behind #August1Warning is not under contract to TNA."
NEW #August1Warning VIDEO ARRIVES TODAY - TUESDAY! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_4JA-ulmjk#ws)
TNA released a third video for August 1st, which you can watch above. While the second video referenced Batista, this one mentions Chris Jericho.
"I am not a rock star like Chris Jericho," the person in the video said. "I make my living hurting people. Every name that is said is further from my truth. I am not someone that 99% of you have never heard of. I applaud change."
http://www.prowrestling.com/two-tna-events-canceled-tnas-vod-serviced-discontinued/ (http://www.prowrestling.com/two-tna-events-canceled-tnas-vod-serviced-discontinued/)
I am still convinced its Bob Holly...
Quote from: Trumpers on July 31, 2013, 12:34:54 AM
I am still convinced its Bob Holly...
I would start watching TNA again if it was.
Quote from: Trumpers on July 31, 2013, 12:34:54 AM
I am still convinced its Bob Holly...
Isn't "Hardcore Justice" just around the corner or something?
I would mark out for Holly.
But I would facepalm a bit at TNA.
Quote from: Marq on July 31, 2013, 12:15:08 PM
Isn't "Hardcore Justice" just around the corner or something?
I would mark out for Holly.
But I would facepalm a bit at TNA.
You should watch Hardcore Justice when it airs.
#August1Warning - A Fourth Video Is Delivered (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ABjmqtQ3w#ws)
TNA released a fourth video for August 1st, which you can watch above. After mentioning Batista and Chris Jericho in previous promos, the mystery man this time took aim at former WWE and WCW Superstar Bill Goldberg.
"I am not Bill Goldberg," he said. "He'd never face me. He would have had all of his teeth knocked out. Anyone that gets in my way is in grave danger... See you tomorrow."
The person once again noted that "the names you say are not who I am," and that his "justice is a day away."
In a related note, Batista re-tweeted the second #August1Warning promo, where the person revealed that he was not Batista.
- Pro Wrestling Guerrilla announced yesterday that Davey Richards will no longer be appearing at the 2013 Battle of Los Angeles on August 30th/31st. Richards also just recently started following TNA President Dixie Carter on Twitter. Of course, it could be nothing.
I'd love to see American Dragons in TNA. Could Davey Richards be the August1Warning guy?
Quote from: Fnord on July 31, 2013, 06:50:03 PM
- Pro Wrestling Guerrilla announced yesterday that Davey Richards will no longer be appearing at the 2013 Battle of Los Angeles on August 30th/31st. Richards also just recently started following TNA President Dixie Carter on Twitter. Of course, it could be nothing.
I'd love to see American Dragons in TNA. Could Davey Richards be the August1Warning guy?
I'd mark out hard!
They made an announcement regarding Bellator saying Tito Ortiz is taking on Rampage Jackson.
I'm lemming towards Tito in TNA now. I dunno.
don't think it tito
But Tito does like his TNA though...
He was in TNA in the past but I can't see it being him.
I LOVE how they're making a point of lowering everyone's expectations by listing all the big stars and great additions to the roster that isn't him!
I still reckon it's Adam Pearce.
Peace
Duckman
It was Tito
and world goes
ah!
They should've brought in Tito Santana.
LOL fan reaction to Tito Ortiz being the #August1Warning reveal...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1002489_539493636104039_401179988_n.png)
My thoughts on this whole Augest 1 thing can be summed up by this:
Futurama - I Think You Gave Me Cancer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1L1lj3XuK8#ws)
Impact Wrestling spoilers for next week's show
[spoiler]Thanks to Kurt Zamora and PWInsider.com for the following report:
Xplosion:
Eric Young defeating Robbie E in a comedy match.
Wes Brisco/Garrett Bischoff defeating Chavo & Hernandez after Hernandez accidentally hit Chavo.
8/8 Impact:
Here are the spoilers for next week.
Bully Ray promo with Chris Sabin about the cage match at Hardcore Justice. Brooke Hogan came out with the contract and said if Bully lost he'll never get another title match. Just like Sting a couple months ago. Ugh.
Jeff Hardy defeated Samoa Joe in a very good BFG match. I believe Mr. Anderson distracted Joe from the announce table but I'm not sure.
Mr. Anderson defeated Magnus in a BFG match after Bobby Roode came out & hit Anderson with a chair. That disqualified Magnus.
Tito Ortiz came out for a promo. Angle interrupted him to tell him he respected him. Bully Ray then came out & said he didn't respect either of them. Dumb segment.
James Storm, Gunner, & ODB beat Bromance and Mickie James. Gail Kim attacked ODB afterwards and then Mickie got a cheap shot jn after.
Kaz and Daniels went to a double count out on purpose. Such a dumb finish. Then Roode came back out & announced a new faction with them 3. Cause that's what TNA needs.
Chris Sabin and Kurt Angle defeated Team 3D. In a typical TNA move, Sting came out with Sabin and got by far the best pop of the night. But of course it was just a swerve for Angle to come from behind. Half the crowd left because of this.
These tapings are BRUTAL paced. So bad to sit through. Its a miracle it was over in 4 hours.
[/spoiler]
Wait...
[spoiler]I thought Angle and Sting both in MEM2? Or has that already failed?[/spoiler]
Quote from: Fnord on August 02, 2013, 11:36:10 AM
Impact Wrestling spoilers for next week's show
[spoiler]Thanks to Kurt Zamora and PWInsider.com for the following report:
Xplosion:
Eric Young defeating Robbie E in a comedy match.
Wes Brisco/Garrett Bischoff defeating Chavo & Hernandez after Hernandez accidentally hit Chavo.
8/8 Impact:
Here are the spoilers for next week.
Bully Ray promo with Chris Sabin about the cage match at Hardcore Justice. Brooke Hogan came out with the contract and said if Bully lost he'll never get another title match. Just like Sting a couple months ago. Ugh.
Jeff Hardy defeated Samoa Joe in a very good BFG match. I believe Mr. Anderson distracted Joe from the announce table but I'm not sure.
Mr. Anderson defeated Magnus in a BFG match after Bobby Roode came out & hit Anderson with a chair. That disqualified Magnus.
Tito Ortiz came out for a promo. Angle interrupted him to tell him he respected him. Bully Ray then came out & said he didn't respect either of them. Dumb segment.
James Storm, Gunner, & ODB beat Bromance and Mickie James. Gail Kim attacked ODB afterwards and then Mickie got a cheap shot jn after.
Kaz and Daniels went to a double count out on purpose. Such a dumb finish. Then Roode came back out & announced a new faction with them 3. Cause that's what TNA needs.
Chris Sabin and Kurt Angle defeated Team 3D. In a typical TNA move, Sting came out with Sabin and got by far the best pop of the night. But of course it was just a swerve for Angle to come from behind. Half the crowd left because of this.
These tapings are BRUTAL paced. So bad to sit through. Its a miracle it was over in 4 hours.
[/spoiler]
wow just wow, most if not almost all of this show sounds so stupid it hurts.
The crowd reaction to what happened in the main event is hilarious.
Quote from: Stoner on August 02, 2013, 11:58:29 AM
Wait...
[spoiler]I thought Angle and Sting both in MEM2? Or has that already failed?[/spoiler]
I *think* (though, who knows) it meant that Sting came out with Sabin for the pop... then Angle beat up on Sabin for the swerve.
Why?
Simple.
Because... um... WRESTLING!!!1
Just saw this on Wrestling Inc. This is the attendance for last night's TNA taping.
http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0802/564576/photo-poor-attendance-for-last-night-impact/ (http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0802/564576/photo-poor-attendance-for-last-night-impact/)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547142_664784576883372_597253875_n.jpg)
More good PR for TNA. Kurt Angle was arrested for DWI today.
http://nodq.com/tna/377481369.shtml (http://nodq.com/tna/377481369.shtml)
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QuoteThe following information was posted on the Wise County All Courts/Sheriff's Department Records website at http://www.co.wise.tx.us:81/: (http://www.co.wise.tx.us:81/:)
Booking #: 78562 Department of Public Safety (Wise Co)
Facility: Booked: 08/02/2013 Released: 08/02/2013
Name ANGLE, KURT STEVEN Desc White Male 6' 240 lbs
Alias Hair Brown
SO # 0205204 Eyes Green
DOB 12/09/1968
DL # PA-21717260
Address 5032 STAGS LEAP LN
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Warrant # Charge Issuing Auth Offense Date Bond/Type Fine/Crt Costs Disposition
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Quote from: Marq on August 02, 2013, 02:07:51 PM
I *think* (though, who knows) it meant that Sting came out with Sabin for the pop... then Angle beat up on Sabin for the swerve.
Why?
Simple.
Because... um... WRESTLING!!!1
I read it as the crowd were excited because Sting was Sabin's partner for the match...but Angle just came out on to the ramp a few moments later and the crowd were disappointed about it.
With Eric Bischoff now in charge of TNA creative and David Lagana and Matt Conway working as writers, there's a feeling that the creative direction won't change much from what was happening with Bruce Prichard.
Read more: http://www.WrestlingInc.com/wi/news/2013/0.../#ixzz2bOVb56QE (http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2013/0.../#ixzz2bOVb56QE)
meaning not so good
- Fighting Spirit Magazine reports that Magnus has signed a new two-year deal with TNA. He told the magazine:
"It came down to the wire between TNA, myself, and my agent, but ultimately we came to a mutually beneficial agreement. Simply, earn your spot, and be rewarded. I can only speak for myself, but my career has steadily progressed financially throughout my entire time with the company."
- Tonight's Impact Wrestling will feature an appearance by Tito Ortiz, a contract signing between Bully Ray and Chris Sabin plus Sabin and a partner from The Main Event Mafia vs. Ray and Devon. Also, the following Bound For Glory Series matches are scheduled:
* Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa Joe
* Magnus vs. Mr. Anderson
* Daniels vs. Kazarian
TNA announced Velvet Sky & ODB vs. Gail Kim & Mickie James in a tag team tornado match for Thursday's "Hardcore Justice" themed episode of Impact Wrestling. Here is the updated lineup.
* TNA World Heavyweight Championship Steel Cage Match: Chris Sabin (c) vs. Bully Ray (If Bully Ray loses the match, he will never get a shot at the world title again)
* Aces & Eights vs. Main Event Mafia (Whoever is pinned must leave TNA)
* Ladder Match for 20 Pts. in the Bound for Glory Series: Austin Aries vs. AJ Styles vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Kazarian
* Knockouts Tornado Tag Team Match: Velvet Sky & ODB vs. Gail Kim & Mickie James
- Christopher Daniels noted on Twitter that his Alliance with Bobby Roode and Kazarian will be called the Extraordinary Gentleman's Organization (E.G.O.)
"The Extraordinary Gentleman's Organization: Membership IS a privilege! @REALBobbyRoode @FrankieKazarian #BFGSeries Finalists!"
Quote from: Fnord on August 12, 2013, 03:47:59 AM
- Christopher Daniels noted on Twitter that his Alliance with Bobby Roode and Kazarian will be called the Extraordinary Gentleman's Organization (E.G.O.)
"The Extraordinary Gentleman's Organization: Membership IS a privilege! @REALBobbyRoode @FrankieKazarian #BFGSeries Finalists!"
They release a new line of merch called E.G.O. Wear, much to the chagrin of Sir Ian Trumps.
Ian got the Lawyer on stand by
- Dixie Carter has announced a Tables Match with Mr. Anderson, Magnus, Samoa Joe and Bobby Roode for Thursday's Impact Wrestling. She tweeted:
"#HardcoreJustice this Thursday. #BFGSeriesTables Match for 20 points. @MrKenAnderson vs @MagnusOfficial vs @SamoaJoe vs @RealBobbyRoode"
TNA President Dixie Carter announced the following on her Facebook page:
"After meeting with Hulk Hogan, due to circumstances beyond our control - Aces and 8s vs. Main Event Mafia 5 on 5 match is delayed until 8/22 Impact."
Oddly enough, the 8/22 episode of Impact Wrestling will be taped after this Thursday's episode.
Quote from: Fnord on August 12, 2013, 06:00:04 PM
TNA President Dixie Carter announced the following on her Facebook page:
"After meeting with Hulk Hogan, due to circumstances beyond our control - Aces and 8s vs. Main Event Mafia 5 on 5 match is delayed until 8/22 Impact."
Oddly enough, the 8/22 episode of Impact Wrestling will be taped after this Thursday's episode.
Reckon they're waiting for angle?
Sabin loses Title to Bully Ray. Joins 5 on 5 match in Angles place.
Sounds about right Mike.
As far as I can tell Angle is in the kind of rehab facility that doesn't let you out to work.
Fair play to TNA, at least they're letting people know ahead of time. And honestly, without Kurt even there to do an injury angle before the match, their hands were pretty tied.
And of course the card is always subject to change.
The big question is still who takes the fall in the match and has to leave TNA for ever and also where does Massive Heed Ortiz fit in all of this.
I think our theory on MFX of Rampage being screwed by Ortiz and then taking the fall helps hype 'weird heat' for their MMA fight via the medium of TNA.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Taryn Terrell has taken time off TNA because she's pregnant. Her boyfriend is Mark Lewis, a hard rock music producer.
- TNA had a long-term angle in place for Kurt Angle at Bound For Glory. No word yet on when Angle will be back or if he will be working Bound For Glory.
- TNA has announced the following for tonight's Hardcore Justice episode of Impact Wrestling:
* Mickie James and Gail Kim vs. ODB and Velvet Sky in a tornado match
* Magnus vs. Samoa Joe vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Bobby Roode in a Bound For Glory Series table match
* AJ Styles vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Kazarian vs. Austin Aries in a BFG Series ladder match
* Bully Ray vs. Chris Sabin in a steel cage match for the World Title
- Hulk Hogan announced that TNA's X-Division matches will now be one-on-one, eliminating the three way rule.
"Dixie Carter and I have heard your feedback. @ImpactWrestling X-Division matches will be one-on-one. Tune in to @SpikeTV Thursday 9/8c HH"
Quote from: Fnord on August 21, 2013, 05:05:48 PM
- Hulk Hogan announced that TNA's X-Division matches will now be one-on-one, eliminating the three way rule.
"Dixie Carter and I have heard your feedback. @ImpactWrestling X-Division matches will be one-on-one. Tune in to @SpikeTV Thursday 9/8c HH"
yeah right ... people ask for it
Quote from: Black Death on August 21, 2013, 07:58:29 PM
yeah right ... people ask for it
I'm confused as to what you mean BD?
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on August 21, 2013, 10:12:39 PM
I'm confused as to what you mean BD?
I think he's implying that the whole "we're doing this because you, our fans, asked for it" is a giant load since when has TNA ever really listened to fans in the past few years?
Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com is reporting that AJ Styles' contract with TNA is set to expire in September. According to the article, TNA hasn't made much of an effort to get a new deal signed. It's interesting because Styles has a significant role on tonight's episode of Impact Wrestling.
Styles has been with the company since it was founded in 2002, and teamed with Jerry Lynn and Low Ki to face The Flying Elvises (Jorge Estrada, Sonny Siaki and Jimmy Yang) on TNA's first-ever pay-per-view. A week later, he became the company's first X Division Champion by defeating Lynn, Low Ki and Psicosis in a double elimination match, which you can watch above.
The following was posted on Styles' official Facebook page this morning:
"Where do fans want AJ Styles to be? TNA? WWE? ROH? Japan? Lots of options. Tough decisions."
Quote from: Fnord on August 22, 2013, 03:28:53 PM
Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com is reporting that AJ Styles' contract with TNA is set to expire in September. According to the article, TNA hasn't made much of an effort to get a new deal signed. It's interesting because Styles has a significant role on tonight's episode of Impact Wrestling.
Styles has been with the company since it was founded in 2002, and teamed with Jerry Lynn and Low Ki to face The Flying Elvises (Jorge Estrada, Sonny Siaki and Jimmy Yang) on TNA's first-ever pay-per-view. A week later, he became the company's first X Division Champion by defeating Lynn, Low Ki and Psicosis in a double elimination match, which you can watch above.
The following was posted on Styles' official Facebook page this morning:
"Where do fans want AJ Styles to be? TNA? WWE? ROH? Japan? Lots of options. Tough decisions."
Styles in WWE would be terrible. He'd spend the next 8 months jobbing to ADR before battling Kofi Kingston on Main Event.
This is probably the perfect time for AJ to go to WWE - the workrate > size era is very much in full effect at the top of the card. Only thing he's seriously lacking in is promo skills and if you can't talk, you're not going to make it in WWE.
I'd don't think he'd be buried if he went there. The guy is too good not to eventually rise to the top (or as near to the top as he can get without being able to cut money promos).
I see So Cal Val was let go too. So who the hell is going to hold everyone's jackets and robes now??? Did you think of that Dixie, you monster!!
Peace
Duckman
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on August 21, 2013, 10:12:39 PM
I'm confused as to what you mean BD?
Quote from: Chris Stern on August 21, 2013, 11:14:16 PM
I think he's implying that the whole "we're doing this because you, our fans, asked for it" is a giant load since when has TNA ever really listened to fans in the past few years?
yes
But what would they call him if he went to the 'E though? He can't be AJ Styles a) because copyright and b) due to the strictly enforced One Steve Limit (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OneSteveLimit) rule he'd run the risk of being confused with AJ Lee
Quote from: Goldferg on August 23, 2013, 07:48:07 PM
But what would they call him if he went to the 'E though? He can't be AJ Styles a) because copyright and b) due to the strictly enforced One Steve Limit (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OneSteveLimit) rule he'd run the risk of being confused with AJ Lee
Adam-Jeffery Styles.
- TNA recently set an objective to try and uncover young talent. Going forward, they will be looking for younger workers to add to the roster.
- AJ Styles and TNA officials have been working on a new deal for a while now. They have yet to agree on a new deal but discussions are ongoing. There is a very real possibility that Styles will leave TNA and it likely will come down to money. Most people in TNA want AJ to stay but they will keep him only if it makes sense financially.
- Another wrestler facing a similar situation as Styles is Ken Anderson. Both sides are talking but the feeling is that it will come down to the wire.
TNA President Dixie Carter presents TJ Perkins (aka Manik) with his TNA Contract (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZe-zIk1Aq8#)
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- The official YouTube account of TNA Wrestling has released footage of Dixie Carter presenting the individual who portrays X Division Champion Manik, TJ Perkins, with an official TNA Wrestling contract.
Worst. Office. Ever.
So the guy that holds their 2nd biggest title didn't have a contract? Typical TNA.
I think its got to the stage with Styles were TNA has obviously nothing for him. I am going to get this as a discussion point on MFX this week, but with him losing the AJ Doritos gimmick so quickly they either are desperately trying to kill off EVERY MFX joke on TNA or they just are lost right now. A move to WWE with guys like Punk and Bryan now proving smaller guys are back on top would be a great move for Styles I believe and I also think would signal a major stake in the heart of TNA which quite frankly they fucking deserve at the moment.
- WWE has zero interest in any of the outgoing TNA talents right now. The feeling is that none of them bring anything to the table that WWE can't develop themselves with their own talents in NXT before bringing to the main roster.
Quote from: Fnord on August 27, 2013, 11:05:22 AM
- WWE has zero interest in any of the outgoing TNA talents right now. The feeling is that none of them bring anything to the table that WWE can't develop themselves with their own talents in NXT before bringing to the main roster.
Except professional experience. NXT = internship/apprenticeship
Quote from: Fnord on August 27, 2013, 11:05:22 AM
- WWE has zero interest in any of the outgoing TNA talents right now. The feeling is that none of them bring anything to the table that WWE can't develop themselves with their own talents in NXT before bringing to the main roster.
Thanks PR department Fnord...
Quote from: The Soul of Philly on August 27, 2013, 07:33:25 PM
Except professional experience. NXT = internship/apprenticeship
But, they're getting guys that do have experience. Guys like Adrian Neville, Corey Graves, Kassius Ohno, Leo Kruger, Sami Zayn, Xavier Woods, Tyler Breeze, these are all guys that have been wrestling in the independent circuit for quite awhile. Hell, even a few of the women have either got quite a bit of experience on the indy circuit, or they're 2nd generation wrestlers.
I've made a decision..TNA can have Bo Dallas...I'll just give them Bo, no need to compensation or anything.
Quote from: Chris Shields on August 28, 2013, 10:21:31 PM
But, they're getting guys that do have experience. Guys like Adrian Neville, Corey Graves, Kassius Ohno, Leo Kruger, Sami Zayn, Xavier Woods, Tyler Breeze, these are all guys that have been wrestling in the independent circuit for quite awhile. Hell, even a few of the women have either got quite a bit of experience on the indy circuit, or they're 2nd generation wrestlers.
Yes, but he said he wants 100 percent of WWEs talent in the furture to be through NXT and their own developmental system, that means no one that goes through the indies or TNA. If this was done 5 or so years ago, we wouldn't have those guys.
Quote from: The Soul of Philly on August 28, 2013, 10:58:34 PM
Yes, but he said he wants 100 percent of WWEs talent in the furture to be through NXT and their own developmental system, that means no one that goes through the indies or TNA. If this was done 5 or so years ago, we wouldn't have those guys.
Where the hell does it say that? All it says is that they're not looking at any of TNA's outgoing talent (many of whom are either ex WWE wrestlers or developmental wrestlers)
Taken from Grantland's interview with Triple H
QuoteTo bring in more Bray Wyatts and fewer Husky Harrises?
Steph was just talking about it this morning with me. We took that kid, put him back in developmental, repackaged him, set the table for him, and put him into story lines. Last night I'm working with him hands-on. We were riffing, like "This is how we're going to do this." Then I watch him come out. I'm in Gorilla with the headset on, trying to get cameras to call it right. And when it's a fucking home run, it's just as much juice as me going out there and doing it myself.
And listen, I'm not trying to take credit, because it's all him. If somebody asks me who created Bray Wyatt, I tell them: Bray Wyatt did. We just helped set the table. That's the whole point. We give these guys every tool possible to succeed.
It's to ensure the future of the business. Right now, probably 85 to 90 percent of our roster came through our system in some way. Five years from now, 100 percent of our roster will have come through there. We had seven guys in the past year at WrestleMania that weren't on the roster the year before. Those guys come up to me and say, "I know we talked about this down there [in developmental], and I didn't understand it then. Thank you for hanging in there with me, because I get it now."
source: http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9588366/view/full/an-interview-wwe-superstar-corporate-officer-triple-h (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9588366/view/full/an-interview-wwe-superstar-corporate-officer-triple-h)
To be fair, it says 85 to 90% of the roster came through there 'in some way.' That 'some way' would probably include guys like Cesaro, Rollins, Ambrose, maybe even Punk. We all know about their history.
The 29th August Impact...cannot in the slightest be defended...
Quote from: Trumpers on August 31, 2013, 01:51:00 PM
The 29th August Impact...cannot in the slightest be defended...
100% in agreement ...
That's what happens when you give Bischoff the keys...
Umm..wait..umm...Sting lost at Slammiversary, and the stip was that Sting would never get another opportunity at the title..but next week it's Bully vs Sting for the title?
I think I might be done with TNA again, seriously this shit is..shit.
I was done the week before Hardcore Justice. My quality of life has significantly improved.
I'll miss seeing AJ, Daniels, A Double, and Kaz doing their thing every week, but four men are not worth watching that titanic sinking every week. I wish Daniels was not as old as he was because he would be tremendous in WWE, but he is way past the WWE cut off age.
Turns out Hogan's slight demention meant he fucked the promo up - he was supposed to say 'non title' but said 'for the title' and of course he doesn't follow TNA's storylines, so didn't realise he'd made a mistake. Commentators should have corrected it though.
What was up with that AJ promo?
good lord
- The following is the updated card for TNA's No Surrender themed edition of Impact Wrestling airing live this coming Thursday:
TNA Championship Match:
Bully Ray (c) vs. Mr. Anderson
Bound for Glory Series Semi-final Match:
AJ Styles vs. Austin Aries
Bound for Glory Series Semi-final Match:
Magnus vs. Bobby Roode
Bound for Glory Series Finals:
The winners of the above two matches face each other, and the winner advances to face the TNA Champion at Bound for Glory.
AJ rightly won the bfg series, but instead of feuding with bully and focusing on bfg, he's feuding with dick c. So stupid! !!!
9/19 spoilers of What the Fucktitude
[spoiler]
TNA Xplosion
1. Kazarian defeated Chris Sabin.
TNA Impact Wrestling Taping
1. Jeff Hardy defeated X Division Champion Manik in a non-title match. Chris Sabin attacked Manik after the match.
2. ODB defeated Mickie James to win the TNA Knockouts Title.
3. Eric Young beat Robbie E.
4. Joseph Park defeated Robbie E.
5. Gunner defeated Hernandez.
6. Bobby Roode, Kazarian, and Christopher Daniels defeated Samoa Joe, Magnus, and Sting in a six-man tag match.
AJ Styles ranted on Dixie Carter about how she brought in big name talent and replaced good wrestlers. He also spoke about not having a contract. Dixie came out and basically told AJ that if it weren't for her, he wouldn't be where he is today.
[/spoiler]
[spoiler]More detailed reports say that Dixie did in fact turn heel on AJ.[/spoiler]
[spoiler]
Dixie Carter: It's best for Dis Business, Daniel Bryan AJ Styles.
AJ Styles: Negative! Negative! Negative!
[/spoiler]
ProWrestling.net reports that Mickie James' contract with TNA expired today, and she is now a free agent after rejecting a recent offer from the promotion.
James signed with TNA in September of 2010, and made her debut on the October 7, 2010 live edition of Impact Wrestling. She went on to win the TNA Women's Knockout Championship three times.
Quote from: Fnord on September 16, 2013, 02:59:49 PM
ProWrestling.net reports that Mickie James' contract with TNA expired today, and she is now a free agent after rejecting a recent offer from the promotion.
James signed with TNA in September of 2010, and made her debut on the October 7, 2010 live edition of Impact Wrestling. She went on to win the TNA Women's Knockout Championship three times.
Oh , please for all that is holy ... have her come back to the E
AJ vs Mickie ... just thinking about those two fine, firm asses going at ... each ...other...hmmmm
so would be nice
that match would also be effectively known as the time BD and Josh were arrested for trying to jump in the ring
Quote from: Black Death on September 16, 2013, 03:10:12 PM
Oh , please for all that is holy ... have her come back to the E
AJ vs Mickie ... just thinking about those two fine, firm asses going at ... each ...other...hmmmm
so would be nice
Quick someone get BD a towel or something...
Source: PWInsider
It's said that Hulk Hogan has not been happy with things in TNA, especially his daughter Brooke's departure. Hogan was not happy with how TNA handled her departure, feeling that they should have informed him first and let him deal with it.
Communication between Dixie Carter and The Hulkster may have broken down around that time. The recent Impact Wrestling tapings in Cincinnati was the first time Dixie, Hogan and Eric Bischoff were together at the same time in a while.
Multiple sources have confirmed that Hogan's contract expires on October 1st.
Fuck TNA is complete shit now.
But.. but.... but... didn't you see....? ETHAN is coming.
Here is the updated spoiler line-up for TNA's Bound For Glory pay-per-view on October 20th from San Diego:
TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
AJ Styles vs. Bully Ray
Ultimate X for the X Division Title
Austin Aries vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Sabin vs. Manik
Magnus vs. Sting
Poor Kenny 'former x division current enhancement dildo' king.
Also expecting Hogan vs. Carter since that seems to be the main focus of impacts booking.
wait wasn't Magnus and Sting in MEM together? How the hell did that come up?
Also, TNA creative is REALLY lacking if they can't figure out a way to put Jeff Hardy, probably their most mainstream guy in some sort of drawing match.
SPOILERS for next weeks iMPACT (May clear up Sting/Magnus)
[spoiler]
TNA Xplosion
1. Gunner defeated Christopher Daniels. The event is poorly attended but the live crowd was very hot. Daniels got heat from the live crowd. Gunner won with a shoulder block off the second rope.
1. James Storm beat Robbie E. This match was held after the first match of the Impact taping.
TNA Impact TV Taping
1. Jeff Hardy and Manik defeated Kenny King and Chris Sabin. Austin Aries was on commentary. Hardy pinned King to win the match for his team. Sabin attacked from behind, but Aries made the save.
Hardy vs. Aries vs. Sabin vs. Manik in an Ultimate X match was announced for Bound For Glory.
Velvet Sky was scheduled to face Brooke Tessmacher in a No. 1 contenders match. However, Lei'D Tapa attacked Velvet before the opening bell.
A.J. Styles hyped his Bound For Glory match against Bully Ray, who interrupted the promo segment. This led to the announcement of Ray vs. Samoa Joe for later in the show.
2. Bobby Roode, Christopher Daniels, and Kazarian defeated Magnus in a gauntlet match. Magnus pinned Daniels and then formed Kazarian to submit. Magnus was attacked from behind by Kazarian, which led to Roode getting the submission win.
Sting came out and spoke to a frustrated Magnus, who didn't want to talk. Sting attempted to get Magnus to go to the back, but Magnus refused. They spoke in the ring. It appears it will be Sting vs. Magnus as Bound For Glory, as Sting said he is going to "put Magnus on the map."
3. Samoa Joe beat TNA Champion Bully Ray by DQ. The referee was knocked out during the match. Bully Ray took advantage of the opportunity and used a chain, but Earl Hebner disqualified him. Ray shoved down Hebner and continued to attack Joe. Ray set up Joe for a piledriver on the concrete, but Styles entered through the audience and made the save. Styles escaped security and went back into the crowd to celebrate.
Dixie Carter came out to get Hulk Hogan's answer. Carter was really trying to be a heel, but she did not do that good of a job. Hogan quit. Dixie attempted to stop Hogan on the ramp. Carter got on her knees and begged him to stay, Hogan walked away. Dixie flipped out to close the show. Roughly 30 percent of the crowd left during the taping of the second show.
[/spoiler]
Also, from a guy posting on FAN who was at the show.
[spoiler]
The gauntlet and Joe/Bully was ok..Hogan "quitting" was the main event.
Dixie invited him to 'ride the Dixie Train' before that. I yelled for him to have a prenup to the amusement of me..no one really heard that though.
[/spoiler]
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on September 27, 2013, 08:32:46 AM
Fuck TNA is complete shit now.
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When the guy the TNA thread is named after calls it complete crap, you know something's wrong.
- TNA announced that there will be a four team Gauntlet Match on the Countdown to Bound For Glory pre-show featuring Bad Influence, Joseph Park & Eric Young, Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez and The BroMans. The winning team will face James Storm and Gunner for the TNA World Tag Team Championship later that night at the pay-per-view. The one-hour Countdown to Bound For Glory pre-show airs on Sunday, October 20th at 7pm ET on Spike TV, one hour before the Bound For Glory pay-per-view.
Source: PWInsider
As of yesterday, Hulk Hogan is no longer under contract with TNA. Both sides are still in negotiations but nothing is official as of this writing. TNA really wants to keep Hogan but it comes down to money.
Regarding AJ Styles' status, he is locked in through the end of December after signing a contract extension. They have not started contract negotiations past that and likely won't until after Bound For Glory.
PWInsider posted:
The ETHAN character that TNA has been running vignettes for the last few weeks is former WWE NXT talent Derrick Bateman, real name Michael Hutter, who had a tryout a few weeks back and has been signed to the promotion.
As we've noted a few times here on the site, the word has been there are new talents the company will be bringing in. Hutter is the first example.
I was listening real close to his voice... and it kinda sounded like him! lol
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"New" talent.
Should they, uh... PAY their current talent, before they bring anybody new in?
Source: F4WOnline
F4Wonline.com reports that Hulk Hogan will be staying with TNA. TNA apparently offered Hogan more money than WWE did.
It's said that what WWE offered Hogan was nowhere close to what they've offered other stars in previous years. What Hogan will make in 1 year with TNA is about what The Rock and Brock Lesnar are making for 1 match with WWE.
if that's true then...
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Source: F4WOnline
- Mr. Anderson is expected to return to TNA as early as this Sunday's Bound For Glory pay-per-view or the Impact tapings next week.
- TNA has cancelled the Impact Wrestling tapings that were scheduled for December 5th in Chattanooga, TN at the McKenzie Arena. No word yet on where those tapings will be held or what TNA plans to do to fill those two weeks of Impact shows.
Quote from: Fnord on October 18, 2013, 12:17:58 AM
Source: F4WOnline
- Mr. Anderson is expected to return to TNA as early as this Sunday's Bound For Glory pay-per-view or the Impact tapings next week.
- TNA has cancelled the Impact Wrestling tapings that were scheduled for December 5th in Chattanooga, TN at the McKenzie Arena. No word yet on where those tapings will be held or what TNA plans to do to fill those two weeks of Impact shows.
my money is on them doing a Hogan ego stroke, i mean "appreciation night" that happens to span two shows because that is how much Dixie appreciates the Hulkster
Quote from: Fnord on October 18, 2013, 12:17:58 AM
Source: F4WOnline
- Mr. Anderson is expected to return to TNA as early as this Sunday's Bound For Glory pay-per-view or the Impact tapings next week.
- TNA has cancelled the Impact Wrestling tapings that were scheduled for December 5th in Chattanooga, TN at the McKenzie Arena. No word yet on where those tapings will be held or what TNA plans to do to fill those two weeks of Impact shows.
Seems that TNA will return to the Impact Zone
Quote from: Prowrestling.net
TNA has reportedly cancelled upcoming television tapings in Baltimore, Maryland, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Arlington, Texas. The company intends to hold a round of television tapings in Orlando, Florida at the Impact Zone at Universal Studios.
http://www.prowrestling.net/artman/publish/TNA/article10033915.shtml (http://www.prowrestling.net/artman/publish/TNA/article10033915.shtml)
Source: PWInsider
Ring of Honor's Veda Scott worked a tryout match before the doors were open at TNA's Bound for Glory pay-per-view on Sunday night. She wrestled Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's Candice LaRae.
This is Candice's second TNA tryout. In the past she wrestled a dark match in TNA's developmental territory OVW.
The seating chart for the TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour live event on September 17th, 2015 at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, KS reveals a ramp leading up to a six-sided ring instead of the four-sided ring.
This could be an indication that the six-sided ring may be making a return to TNA. You can check out the chart in the photo posted below:
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Maybe, just MAYBE since TNA suck ass and storylines are going to start fresh, we may see a lesser take on storylines and simple and tasteful wrestling tv return. Back to basics when something isn't working is the best way to fix a broken product
Its good to see the six sided ring returning in two years...then again I still don't think TNA is gonna last that long.
so TNA possibly returning to the impact zone for TV tapings, bringing back the six sided ring sounds like TNA is trying to save the sinking ship. Shame they still are not doing what they should be doing to save it.
QuoteTNA management held a meeting for talent this afternoon in Salt Lake City, Utah, informing them that the current run of on the road Impact tapings would be ending after the next taping in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Talent were told they would be working Orlando, Florida tapings on 11/21-11/23 and that dates were also being locked in for December tapings also in Orlando.
While TNA will be returning to Universal Studios, the word we are hearing is that it will not be the same Soundstage that housed the Impact Zone, but a different, smaller space.
As we hear more, we'll update.
http://www.pwinsider.com/article/81113/tna-tv-update-following-talent-meeting-today.html?p=1 (http://www.pwinsider.com/article/81113/tna-tv-update-following-talent-meeting-today.html?p=1)
The iMPACT Zone is now too big for them.
Quote from: jagilki on October 24, 2013, 07:22:21 PM
http://www.pwinsider.com/article/81113/tna-tv-update-following-talent-meeting-today.html?p=1 (http://www.pwinsider.com/article/81113/tna-tv-update-following-talent-meeting-today.html?p=1)
The iMPACT Zone is now too big for them.
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AJ Styles has posted his first tweet since "leaving" TNA on this past Thursday's episode of Impact Wrestling:
"Really looking forward to defending my title around the world. No worries, I'll bring the belt to you."
As noted earlier, the plan is for AJ to defend TNA's World Heavyweight Title for other promotions while away, most notably for AAA in Mexico and The Great Muta's Wrestle-1 promotion in Japan.
QuoteSource: The Wrestling Observer
According to reliable TNA sources, the Carter family is open to selling TNA Wrestling.
"There's a lot of moves, there's a lot of moves that are being done behind the scenes," the source said. "No matter what anyone is going to say right now, there's big things going on behind the scenes as far as the future ownership of the company, and at that point, god only knows where it goes."
The source continued. "There's people looking to get in, and I think the Carters are looking to get out. They've lost enough money and all that, and you know as far as what that means, who knows. But they've been looking to get out for a while. Now everyone is going to scream at me, but that's 100%. That's the stuff that they don't want you know. They've been looking to get out when they didn't want to fund them anymore."
Rumored parties range from Eric Bischoff, Jeff Jarrett, Viacom and even WWE. According to sources, they've been wanting to get out of the wrestling business for several months now, after they've thrown everything at the company without any financial success.
lol. GG TNA
Personally what I would LIKE to see is someone buy it. Have a home at Universal for tapings and then tour Europe the 2nd 6 months of the year...
The problem is, unless you have a money mark similar to Dixie's old man, no one is going to buy this company.
Think about it - a distant second in an industry with one world wide dominant company, a TV audience that has stagated for years (which should result in reduced TV rights deals), all the expense that goes with running a wrestling company and the fact that they've been trying this for a decade without ever making a substantial profit.
Unless it's a vanity project or a massively rich mark buying the company, I can't see how TNA would be an attractive prospect to a potential buyer.
Only one guy makes any money in wrestling today and I doubt Vince would consider buying TNA - what would be the point? He could easily afford their top talent if he wanted them and EVERY ONE of them would go to WWE if offered a deal.
This is a no win and if the Carters do pull out, I think that's it for TNA - unless someone can convince Viacom to buy it as they did with Bellator but I just don't see it.
The problem is them trying to compete in the WWE market...in North America. They need to be OUTSIDE that market, there is a baying British and European audience for wrestling. Get 6 months of tapings done in a studio like Universal and then push the brand to overseas 6 months of the year. You can travel all over Europe for about the same expense as the USA travel wise. Guranteed gates and production value with good crowds.
I'm not convinced they could do six months. 2-3 maybe at a push. You couldn't keep drawing crowds after you'd run the big market which would be UK and then maybe somewhere like Italy. Even WWE doesn't sell out over here instantly any more - wrestling interest is down all across the world, even Mexico wasn't as big for WWE recently as it was 4-5 years ago when they first broke in there on TV.
TNA don't have TV in every European country either, so they'd need to focus on the markets that get IMPACT.
Plus, I doubt wrestlers would be away from home for 6 months at a time. Back in the day a big tour to Japan would be a month or six weeks, but you'd be earning fuck loads. Won't get that with TNA.
I see they're recording 2 PPVs in the UK when they tour in February. It's two of those diddy ones no one watches, but it's a start.
3 Impact Zones. Tape 4 months of shows at each one. It's long enough to cut costs, but not so long that the fans get stagnant and try to get themselves over at the expense of the talent.
2 in the US (Orlando/ Vegas)
1 in the UK (you boys would know better than I - London?)
QuoteIt's two of those diddy ones no one watches
Oh, so normal TNA PPVs?
- Kurt Angle legitimately suffered torn knee cartilage on the missed moonsault spot in his Bound For Glory match against Bobby Roode.
A tournament to crown a new TNA World Heavyweight Champion will kick off on next week's episode of Impact Wrestling with Chris Sabin vs. Jeff Hardy in a Full Metal Mayhem match. Stipulations for other tournament matches will be chosen by spinning the Wheel of Dixie. Here are the brackets for the tournament:
First Round:
1. Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Sabin
2. James Storm vs. Bobby Roode
3. Austin Aries vs. Kurt Angle
4. Magnus vs. Samoa Joe
Second Round:
5. Winner 1 vs. Winner 2
6. Winner 3 vs. Winner 4
Finals:
Winner 5 vs. Winner 6
Quote from: Fnord on October 31, 2013, 11:53:40 AM
- Kurt Angle legitimately suffered torn knee cartilage on the missed moonsault spot in his Bound For Glory match against Bobby Roode.
Kurt Angle hurt?
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Quote from: Fnord on November 01, 2013, 02:25:17 PM
A tournament to crown a new TNA World Heavyweight Champion will kick off on next week's episode of Impact Wrestling with Chris Sabin vs. Jeff Hardy in a Full Metal Mayhem match. Stipulations for other tournament matches will be chosen by spinning the Wheel of Dixie. Here are the brackets for the tournament:
First Round:
1. Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Sabin
2. James Storm vs. Bobby Roode
3. Austin Aries vs. Kurt Angle
4. Magnus vs. Samoa Joe
Second Round:
5. Winner 1 vs. Winner 2
6. Winner 3 vs. Winner 4
Finals:
Winner 5 vs. Winner 6
My friends play a game called the Wheel of Jenny.
It's a sex game.
Everyone loses.
Lets guess the winners
Round 1
Jeff Hardy
Bobby Roode
Austin Aries
Magnus
Round 2
Jeff hardy
Austin Aries
Round 3
Jeff Hardy
Leading to Jeff Hardy vs AJ Styles
First Round:
1. Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Sabin
2. James Storm vs. Bobby Roode
3. Austin Aries vs. Kurt Angle
4. Magnus vs. Samoa Joe
Second Round:
5. Jeff Hardy vs. Bobby Roode
6. Austin Aries vs. Magnus
Finals:
Jeff Hardy vs. Austin Aries
Quote--As expected based on writing in this week's issue, TNA has ceased ties with OVW as of today. The expectation is all TNA contracted talent will be asked to relocate to Orlando, but that is not official.
http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/33790-wed-update-more-tna-cost-saving-moves-carters-send-e-mail-to-talent-denying-sale-video-game-promotion-real-story-behind-birth-of-one-of-greatest-world-title-reigns-legednary-mafch-classics-on-demand-weekend-preview (http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/33790-wed-update-more-tna-cost-saving-moves-carters-send-e-mail-to-talent-denying-sale-video-game-promotion-real-story-behind-birth-of-one-of-greatest-world-title-reigns-legednary-mafch-classics-on-demand-weekend-preview)
Wow, I wonder what that means for some of the "stars" that go between shows.... Here's some more news!
Source: PWInsider
- Regarding the AJ Styles storyline where he defends the World Heavyweight Title around the world, the plan is to keep him off TNA TV for several months.
- There has been no talk of Mickie James returning to TNA.
- TNA has confirmed three Impact Wrestling tapings from on November 21st, November 22nd and November 23rd from Universal Studios in Orlando. All future TNA events at Universal will be held at Soundstage 19, which is the former Nickelodeon studios. This building is approximately 16,000 square feet, compared to 22,000 square feet at the former Impact Zone in Soundstage 21.
- Bully Ray isn't in the TNA World Heavyweight Title tournament because the idea is to distance TNA from anything the previous regime was involved in and Aces & 8s was all Eric Bischoff. Ray is being programmed with Ken Anderson with the idea of building up Anderson.
Because Mr. Anderson is MONEY
Quote from: jagilki on November 03, 2013, 12:27:27 AM
Because Mr. Anderson is MONEY
He's the face of the new Workers Comp Initiative.
Quote from: Sgt. Josh Underpants on November 03, 2013, 12:54:51 AM
He's the face of the new Workers Comp Initiative.
I thought he was going to be the new face on the Obamacare website.
Quote from: GM Franchise on November 03, 2013, 01:07:53 AM
I thought he was going to be the new face on the Obamacare website.
Because they're both broken?
#IMPACT365 Dixie Carter Says Former World Title Holder Returning to Impact Thursday Night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3JRFuCFOV8#ws)
In the video above, TNA President Dixie Carter said that she received a call from a former World title holder, who will be at Impact this Thursday in Cincinnati.
"He is one of the greatest of all time," Carter stated. "I can not wait to welcome him home. Stay tuned."
Welcome back Ken Shamrock.
Source: PWInsider
Janice Carter sent a memo to TNA employees last week denying rumors of the company being for sale. PWInsider received the complete memo from TNA earlier today, you can check it out below:
QuoteOctober 31, 2013
Dear Staff,
As we embark on our "Where Action Never Ends" 365 initiative, I wanted to take this time to thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm to your company's renewed creative direction. I feel confident that, together, we are marching towards something great - a revolutionary way to experience professional wrestling.
With this said, I am aware of the false rumors currently circulating that The Carter Family and Panda Energy is attempting to sell their ownership stakes in TNA Wrestling. An unfortunate aspect of this business is that there are wrestling "reporters" who consistently post "news stories" without proper facts. I want to assure you that these are just rumors and I am committed to TNA and its future.
While I typically find that responding to such rumors is a waste of time, I wanted to use this as a moment to express my support and delight for the creative direction we are moving in. Our work has just begun and I look forward to a long and rewarding future with you and TNA.
Warm Regards,
Janice Carter
Chairman of the Board
Quote from: Fnord on November 05, 2013, 01:38:49 PM
#IMPACT365 Dixie Carter Says Former World Title Holder Returning to Impact Thursday Night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3JRFuCFOV8#ws)
Quote from: jagilki on November 05, 2013, 01:42:48 PM
Welcome back Ken Shamrock.
:(
#IMPACT365 Dixie Carter Reveals Former "World Title Holder" Returning to IMPACT Thursday Night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8YSSuPZHug#ws)
I chuckled at Borash's face when she said who... lol
And TNA lets their fans down for the 10,474th time.
This year.
circling the drain
Vinny Mac should buy it, just to give the keys to Heyman. What's the worst that can happen?
So does this mean Dixie is Ms. Pac-Man?
- Aces & 8s are either going to be dropped or not to be nearly as significant as they were since that was an Eric Bischoff project. No word yet what Eric being gone means for his son Garett Bischoff either. Garett is well liked and considered a hard worker.
Wait... Aces & 8s were significant?
#IMPACT365 Joseph Park Gets Wrestling Advice from Adam "Pacman" Jones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9EZEPoa1nA#ws)
- TNA President Dixie Carter revealed earlier today that Cincinnati Bengals football cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is the former World title holder that will be returning to Impact Wrestling this Thursday night. Despite never really competing in TNA, Jones is a former TNA tag team champion. TNA released the video above this evening, featuring Jones offering Joseph Park some wrestling advice.
http://www.impactwrestling.com/info/Employment-Opportunities (http://www.impactwrestling.com/info/Employment-Opportunities)
QuoteWriter/Producer
TNA Entertainment
Position Description
The Writer/Producer will be responsible for the creative content and scripts of television content. He/She will work with a team of writers who will produce original, compelling content for broadcast.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement creative storylines for broadcast on TNA television broadcast.
- Build compelling stories that capture the audience.
- Consistently improve and refine storylines.
- Use consumer insights and social media to deliver impactful storylines that are consistent with the TNA brand and each talent's skills.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
- A creative, original thinker with great programming instincts.
- Minimum of 3 years writing and production experience in television preferred.
- Deep understanding of pop culture, trends, and topical events, especially as they relate to television programming.
- Writing and directing reality television a plus.
- An experimental, risk-taking mindset. Must be open to thinking outside of traditional television formats and outside of the traditional linear television model.
- Highly developed written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate story lines, including vision and strategy, effectively with senior management, writing and production teams, and external parties.
- Awareness of, and potential passion for, TNA content.
Please submit resumes and any other applicable material to jobs@tnawrestling.com with Writer/Producer in the subject line.
TNA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. TNA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
That's Bischoff's old job they're advertising.
- Former WWE developmental wrestler Marcus Anthony will be on hand for tonight's Impact Wrestling taping in Cincinnati, Ohio at Cincinnati Gardens. Without indicating whether he will he wrestle on the show, Anthony wrote on Facebook this afternoon, "On my way to Cincinnati gardens #TNA #Tonight #Sga #Gammapunch."
Meanwhile, Anthony stated on Sunday that a person pulled a gun on him.
Anthony had been teaming with Rob Terry in Ohio Valley Wrestling until TNA Wrestling ceased its affiliation with the Louisville, Kentucky-based promotion. He was under a developmental contract to WWE last year, and sparingly competed at NXT events as Lincoln Broderick. He was one of five developmental wrestlers released in November 2012.
Who?
Marcus Anthony: http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bsuche&aufgabe=suche&wname=MARCUS+ANTHONY (http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bsuche&aufgabe=suche&wname=MARCUS+ANTHONY)
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NEXT WEEKS IMPACT
[spoiler]*Aces and Eights did a promo segment that led to Bully Ray vs. Mr Anderson being announced for Turning Point on 11/21. If Anderson loses, he is out of TNA forever. If Ray loses, it's the end of Aces and Eights.
*Mr Anderson defeated Knux with the Mic Check.
*Ethan Carter III defeated Dewey Barnes and Norv Fernum in a handicap match.
*Christopher Daniels defeated Joseph Park after nailing him low.
*Gail Kim beat one of the Blossom Twins.
*Dixie Carter ripped on AJ Styles, then announced James Storm vs. Bobby Roode in a Bullrope match for the Turning Point Impact.
*Kurt Angle defeated Austin Aries in a great submission match.
*Mr. Anderson came out and ended up attacking Garett Bischoff and piledriving him on a stage. Bischoff was stretchered out.
I don't think this was for Impact but they also taped Magnus beating TNA Tag Team champ Robbie E with the Texas Cloverleaf.[/spoiler]
TNA has announced that James Storm will face Bobby Roode in a Last Man Standing match for their "Old School" One Night Only pay-per-view taping on December 30th in Poughkeepsie, New York. As noted, the event will air some time in 2014.
Bully Ray vs. Tommy Dreamer in a Falls Count Anywhere Old School Street Fight was previously announced for the taping.
- TNA has announced the first match for the December 29th One Night Only: Hardcore Justice pay-per-view taping in Lowell, Massachusetts. It will be Kazarian and Daniels taking on Abyss and Eric Young in a Full Metal Mayhem match.
Go to MFX Facebook page on there I posted a youtube link its 3 hours long but has 50 of TNAs greatest moments...I believe pre Angle so the early years. Then remember when this company was entertaining and how many 'big names' they let fall away from them...
pre-angle meaning before 2007 ...ah good times
TNA has announced that Jeff Hardy will face Abyss in a Monster's Ball match at the One Night Only: Old School pay-per-view in Poughkeepsie, NY on December 30th. Here is the updated card for the show:
Falls Count Anywhere Old School Street Fight
Bully Ray vs. Tommy Dreamer
Monster's ball
Abyss vs. Jeff Hardy
Last Man Standing Match
Bobby Roode vs. James Storm
TNA has announced an X Division Xscape match for the December 29th One Night Only: Hardcore Justice pay-per-view taping in Lowell, MA. It will be Austin Aries vs. Samoa Joe vs. Chris Sabin.
Previously announced for the tapings was Abyss and Eric Young vs. Kazarian and Daniels in a Full Metal Mayhem match.
Do you know if this is going to air that same day or later?
Fun Quote Time
QuoteThe simple problem with TNA is their booking. They have all the wrestling talent to make the best wrestling programming on TV but because of their horrific booking they always take one step forward and two steps back.
For instance this WCW revival they are doing right now is terrible. Although I'll give Steiner his due, he can still cut a hell of a promo. His interactions outside the ring with Samoa Joe are going to be gold. The kind of intensity that WWE just can't script.
I can see why Harry has gone off TNA recently. I for one don't like Christian as the World Champ. He hasn't carried himself like a champ, he hasn't wrestled in any great matches as champ and he also looks unfit. It doesn't help that he's been booked as a second thought behind Joe/Sting/JJ/Stenier.
The X-Division has a ton of potential. It's state of the art wrestling that breaks away from the norm which WWE has been shoving down people's throats since WCW/ECW died. I think people have become so used to this style they can't get their heads around a new style of wrestling.
The problem with the X-Division is that they have had zero character devleopement over the past 2 years or so. Save for Daniels/Styles and Joe u could inter change any X-Division wrestler with another.
This is where the Nash storyline comes in. As he belittles the x-division wrestlers and beats em down after matches, only to be beaten by a guy in the x-division in need of a push. The word is it'll be Chris Sabin. If this idea works out it could given Sabin some much needed rub.
TNA also spends far too much time giving TV time to non wrestlers like Larry Zebisko, Slick Johnson and that cunt Scott Demore. Of course all of these guys are on the booking team, so that ain't going to change soon.
Samoa Joe is the man to carry TNA, not Sting or JJ. Joe has a connection with live fans that is very rare in wrestling these days. He comes out, says very little, beats his opponents up in a very realistic way and then leaves. A proper bad ass.
I think Joe can bring wrestling into a new era. A era where wrestling looks real again. I'm sick of people like Henry, Kahli and Cena who can't even throw a worked punch without about a foot of light being seen between the guys fist and the other guys head. We know it's fake but does it have to be so obvious?
Joe has a smash mouth style that catches people's attention. He has a great look in that he looks like no one else in wresting. Just think if Joe went to WWE instead of TNA, he'd be Umaga right now, and how much does that gimmick suck?
Basically TNA has all the tools to be a great alternative to WWE, but right now they just can't seem to get all the pieces together. And until they revamp their booking team and bring in some younger people with fresh ideas, TNA isn't going to progress.
That's my take on it. I think Harry, once you see some of Joe's work in ROH, you'll enjoy his work. He carried that company for 21 months as world champion, no reason he can't do it with TNA.
Peace
Sambo
Guess the year?
Quote from: Midas on November 13, 2013, 07:51:22 PM
Do you know if this is going to air that same day or later?
According to wiki...
It says nothing about Old School except for the December 30th date. And it says absolutely nothing about Hardcore Justice. But it does say.
TNA British Empire Cup 2014 will take place on January 31, 2014 from the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England and airs on PPV on April 4th, 2014.
Joker's Wild II will take place on February 2nd, 2014 from the Birmingham NIA in Birmingham, England and airs on PPV on May 2nd, 2014.
So, I'm guessing Hardcore Justice and Old School will be taped in December/January to be shown in February and March?
Lol @Jag! Man, that must be from 2004 maybe? Or 2005 at the latest.
Something never change, eh?
- TNA has expressed interest recently in signing Ring of Honor stars Davey Richards, Roderick Strong and Eddie Edwards since they are open to bringing in new faces and Dave Lagana worked with all of them when he was doing ROH creative.
#IMPACT365 Ethan Carter III Performs 600lb Deadlift (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdkSv_4EkHI#ws)
Independent wrestler Candice LeRae, who recently received a TNA tryout match, teased the possibility of being signed by the company on her Twitter:
"Big things coming my way! Living proof that "all our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them"
She later tweeted:
"I hope you're ready East Coast! Cause I'm comin for ya!"
Source: TNA
The main event of next Thursday's "Turning Point" edition of Impact Wrestling will pit Mr. Anderson against Bully Ray of The Aces and Eights, If Anderson wins, the Aces and Eights must disband forever. However, if Bully Ray wins, Anderson is gone from TNA Wrestling.
The World Heavyweight Championship Tournament continues next Thursday with two matches. In a Falls Count Anywhere Match, Magnus takes on Samoa Joe, with the winner advancing in the tournament. In the second tournament bout, "Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode square off in a Bullrope Match.
It has also been announced that Joseph Park will challenge his brother Abyss to fight him in a match.
Courtesy of ImpactWrestling.com, here is the official preview for the show:
Thursday: "Turning Point" LIVE and FREE on SpikeTV from Universal Orlando
Preview Thursday's huge "Turning Point" special as TNA Wrestling brings the annual event LIVE and FREE to SpikeTV at 9/8c! TNA Wrestling returns to Universal Studios in Orlando! If you can't watch it Thursday night, make sure to set your DVR!
- The main event of Thursday's "Turning Point" broadcast will feature Mr. Anderson battling Bully Ray of The Aces and Eights! If Anderson wins, the Aces and Eights must disband forever! If Bully Ray wins, Anderson is GONE from TNA! Can Anderson get the ultimate revenge on his former Aces boss - or will he be off the roster after Thursday night? Don't miss it!
- Also at "Turning Point" the ongoing World Heavyweight Championship Tournament continues with TWO huge matches:
1. In a Falls Count Anywhere Match, former Main Event Mafia members collide as it will be Magnus taking on Samoa Joe, with the winner advancing in the tourney!
2. In the second tournament bout, "Cowboy" James Storm and Bobby Roode reignite their feud in a Bullrope Match!
- In addition this Thursday at 9/8c on SpikeTV: Joseph Park has challenged his brother Abyss to fight him in a match! Yes, you read that correctly! Has Joseph Park completely lost his mind? Will Abyss show up? Tune in and find out what will happen!
- Plus, TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim continues her Open Challenge! Who will answer the call to face Gail this week? With Gail backed up by the juggernaut Lei'D Tapa, is there any woman wrestler who can beat Gail Kim?
All this and much more on Thursday's special "Turning Point" IMPACT special - LIVE AND FREE on SpikeTV at 9/8c from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida
Those matches are too over gimmicked. If the gimmicks are too over played then it'll ruin what should be a great show
Former WWE Superstar MVP responded to a fan on Twitter who said TNA needs him. MVP wrote:
"Should I go?"
"Joe, Angle, Styles, Roode, Anderson. All new potential foes for me with a less rigorous schedule. I won't lie. It's intriguing."
As noted, TNA is interested in bringing in new talents and MVP recently expressed interest in taking more booking dates.
#IMPACT365 Shark Boy Quits His Job, Headed To IMPACT This Thursday Night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m81NggF9tJs#ws)
Shark Boy revealed in a new TNA 24/7 video that he will be at Thursday's Turning Point themed episode of Impact Wrestling. Above is footage of Shark Boy quitting his "job" as a pizza man and talked about returning to TNA.
Probably should've kept the pizza gig, tbh. Still, kinda excited he's gonna be at Impact again soon.
I love shark boy. Glad he's returning to impact, even if it's for one night.
Sharky is awesome. Definitely going to be tuning in to see his return to impact. Probably another "One & done" deal, but I've got fingers crossed for him being a regular again and making waves in the X-Division.
He was actually on Xplosion... last week I think.
#IMPACT365 James Storm Jumped in Orlando Bar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyLzzfweGl0#ws)
Source: PWInsider
- TNA is doing an angle where James Storm was attacked at a bar in Orlando last night. One video is above and here is another video from their YouTube page.
#IMPACT365 Second Video of James Storm Getting Jumped in Orlando (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxxPSDVLd7k#ws)
- The following matches are being advertised for TNA's return to Westbury, Long Island on December 28th:
* Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode
* Chris Sabin vs. Samoa Joe vs. Austin Aries
* Lei'd Tapa vs. Velvet Sky
- Tommy Dreamer is not being advertised for the December 30th TNA Old School pay-per-view taping, despite TNA running an angle at House of Hardcore with he and Bully Ray for the event.
Here's the updated card for TNA's One Night Only: Hardcore Justice pay-per-view taping in Lowell, Massachusetts on December 29th:
Steel Cage Match
Bully Ray vs. Mr. Anderson
Tables Match
Ethan Carter III vs. Tommy Dreamer
X Division Xscape
Samoa Joe vs. Chris Sabin vs. Austin Aries
Full Metal Mayhem
Daniels and Kazarian vs. Eric Young and Abyss
- The TNA One Night Only: World Cup pay-per-view will begin airing this Friday, December 6th. The teams will be Team USA (Daniels, Kazarian, Kenny King, James Storm and Mickie James), Team UK (Magnus, Rockstar Spud, Hannah Blossom, Douglas Williams and Rob Terry), Team International (Petey Williams, Sonjay Dutt, Funaki, Judas Mesias and Lei'D Tapa) and Team Aces & 8s (DOC, Knux, Wes Brisco, Mr. Anderson and Ivelisse Velez). Here is a promo for the pay-per-view, which was taped a few months back:
One Night Only: World Cup - Premiering Friday, December 6 on Pay Per View (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pHVDwxl4oY#ws)
Quote from: Fnord on December 04, 2013, 02:46:05 PM
- The TNA One Night Only: World Cup pay-per-view will begin airing this Friday, December 6th. The teams will be Team USA (Daniels, Kazarian, Kenny King, James Storm and Mickie James), Team UK (Magnus, Rockstar Spud, Hannah Blossom, Douglas Williams and Rob Terry), Team International (Petey Williams, Sonjay Dutt, Funaki, Judas Mesias and Lei'D Tapa) and Team Aces & 8s (DOC, Knux, Wes Brisco, Mr. Anderson and Ivelisse Velez). Here is a promo for the pay-per-view, which was taped a few months back:
One Night Only: World Cup - Premiering Friday, December 6 on Pay Per View (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pHVDwxl4oY#ws)
This is this week... I had no clue... #FWLPOINTS
Source: PWInsider Elite
- As of yesterday morning, AJ Styles had not signed a new deal with TNA yet and they were still negotiating. As of a month ago, the two sides were still far apart on money.
- Former AAA Cruiserweight Champion Xtreme Tiger wrestled Zema Ion on Tuesday night in a match taped for TNA Xplosion. No word yet if TNA has signed him. Here's a photo from the tapings:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BasCG7tCMAAIfrk.jpg)
Spoilers: Top TNA Veteran May Have Finished Up At Thursday's Impact Wrestling Tapings
[spoiler]We noted on Wednesday that AJ Styles had not signed a new deal with TNA yet and that they were still negotiating with money appearing to be the biggest issue.
Styles was backstage at Tuesday night's Impact Wrestling tapings and returned on Wednesday night at the tapings for the January 2nd episode and a match was made against Magnus, winner of the tournament finals, to crown an Undisputed TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
That match took place at Thursday night's tapings and will air on January 9th. The match had a No DQ stipulation added to it and saw interference from a handful of stars, including Dixie Carter. The end saw Magnus get the win to become the Undisputed TNA World Heavyweight Champion. After the match, Styles cut what was described as a somber promo and thanked the fans for letting him wrestle for them. He said Dixie could forget about him but he won't ever forget about the TNA fans. He said this was real life and talked about his time in TNA. Styles said goodbye before greeting fans at ringside on his way out.
There is still no confirmation that a new deal was signed since Tuesday but if there wasn't, PWInsider reports that Thursday night's tapings, which will air January 9th, could be Styles' last appearance for the company. The latest word was that both sides were still very far apart on money and that it would come down to the wire. Styles' contract expires before the end of the year.[/spoiler]
TNA taped an angle on Wednesday night to air on the December 26th episode of Impact Wrestling where Jeff Hardy was written out of the storylines for the time being. Hardy said he had wrestled his final match with TNA and thanked the fans, appearing to be done with the company.
Speculation is that TNA just wrote Hardy off TV because he can't attend the UK tour that takes place in late January. Hardy is not being advertised for that tour.
Hardy signed a new deal with TNA that reportedly takes him through February 2015 although it's possible the second year on his contract was an optioned year. Hardy is signed with TNA at least through January 2014, depending on how the contract was structured.
Source: The Tennessean
The Tennessean has a story today about TNA's new cross-platform programming strategy, which will bring 24/7 content via television, social media and their website. TNA President Dixie Carter said that they need more content to get their characters over and compete with WWE. She also denied that the company was for sale and discussed the recent rumors of Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan wanting to buy the company.
"Since we have been in business going on 12 years now, this has been an ongoing (speculation), 'Oh, we're going out of business. We're not going to make it,'" Carter said. "Ever since we started, people were taking odds on how long we would last. This last time I think a lot of it was perpetuated by a story that Billy Corgan from Smashing Pumpkins was going to buy it.
"I texted Billy and I said, 'Oh really, so you're going to buy my company? Are you excited? That's cool.' And he said, 'Oh, don't you love rumors.' "
The best bit was her text sounds like she is sounding him out lol!
Source: PWInsider Elite
Regarding AJ Styles leaving TNA, it is not part of the storyline that they began a few months ago. Things could change between now and December 16th but Styles is indeed leaving TNA if they don't.
Styles is currently taking independent bookings and word is that he's asking between $3,000 and $4,000 per appearance. It was noted that Styles' scheduled Q&A tour of the UK was pushed back due to a Diamond Dallas Page tour taking place around the same time but another reason for the delay is that TNA's lawyers sent legal letters to the promoters to make sure they weren't infringing on anything TNA owns rights to.
The main problem between TNA and AJ is money. TNA simply would not give him what he wanted. Now there's a feeling within TNA, with so many contracts coming up in the next year, that a lot of guys are going to end up singing deals for less than they were previously making just to keep their jobs. The feeling is if TNA wouldn't give AJ Styles more money, then they probably won't be giving any one else more money.
AJ Styles posted the following on his website and Facebook page this morning:
MY STATEMENT ON TNA CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS 12/16/13
Today for the first time in 11 years, AJ Styles awakes to find himself without a professional wrestling contract. I can't help but think how did I get here, what must I have done wrong, did I not deliver in the ring, etc. All of those are pertinent questions that any man or woman who finds himself or herself unemployed would ask.
I have always prided myself in being the wrestler that stays away from the things in this business that could easily destroy myself, my family, my marriage, and even my career. A wrestler who goes above and beyond to give the fans what they paid to see.
I move forward not bitter, but better for the blessings and memories that I have been a part of since TNA's inception.
When this contract renegotiation journey started several months ago, my wife and I began praying for God to close doors that needed to be closed and to open the doors that He wanted us to walk through. We asked him to prepare us for this journey and to help us to have the faith to be obedient to what He would have us to do. I am assured by the name Immanuel in Matthews 1:23 that I will never be alone. Hebrews 13.5, says He will never leave us or forsake us. There is a lot in this world that I am unsure of, especially in this moment, but there is one thing that I am certain. Contracts may expire, but the promise of Immanuel will never expire.
As my family and I move forward with my wrestling career, we will turn to Jabez's prayer found in 1 Chronicles 4:10.
Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
and enlarge my territory,
that Your hand would be with me,
and that You would keep me from evil.
My family and I are both grateful for the platform that TNA has allowed me to experience. TNA has been a blessing to our family for many years. We have made many friendships and many more memories. While you may not be seeing AJ Styles in TNA, you can be sure that he will be traveling the world and delivering many more Phenomenal matches. Visit AJStyles.org for a complete list of bookings.
Sincerely,
AJ Styles
After some changes, here's the updated card for TNA's One Night Only: Hardcore Justice pay-per-view taping from Lowell, MA on December 29th:
Lethal Lockdown
Team Angle vs. Team Roode
X-Division Xscape Match
Austin Aries vs. Chris Sabin
Full Metal Mayhem
Abyss & Eric Young vs. Daniels & Kazarian
Street Fight
Lei'D Tapa vs. Velvet Sky
Tables Match
Ethan Carter III vs. Tommy Dreamer
Stretcher Match
Bully Ray vs. Mr. Anderson
Man I hope EY gets a singles push with a more toned down gimmick. Hes a great worker and would make a great underdog mid card champion. I miss the good old Team Canada days.
I was wondering why there was a 57-page topic on Eric Young...
(On the board, the thread topic showed up as "Eric Young")
What?
??
Fnord + Midas = 8 Crazy Nights.
INFLATION, MOFOS!
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fXBMoiA0H24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fXBMoiA0H24)
- Above is video of Madison Rayne discussing her return to the ring on tonight's Impact Wrestling.
- TNA's first live pay-per-view of 2014 will be Lockdown, some time in March or April.
- Tonight's episode of TNA Impact Wrestling will feature Magnus vs. Jeff Hardy for the World Heavyweight Title. Also on tonight's show is Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode in a 2 of 3 Falls match, ODB & Madison Rayne vs. Lei'D Tapa and Gail Kim plus the revealing of the Feast or Fired briefcases.
- TNA officials are hoping that the Impact rating for tonight will be the highest in a long time. There is no Thursday night NFL game tonight.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
The offer that AJ Styles turned down from TNA was likely somewhere in the range of $200,000 per year but it was largely a per appearance offer and was not guaranteed at that level. If TNA cut back on live events, the deal would be worth significantly less than that. It's said that AJ had been earning in the $350,000 per year range in 2013.
We noted before that there's speculation on the whole Styles contract situation being part of the storyline. This is not confirmed yet but people within TNA believe Styles will be brought back and that a deal has already been agreed on. The story is that the Styles vs. Magnus title match was shot before the new deal was agreed on, so Styles saying goodbye was a shoot at the time. There's lots of talk going around about whether or not he is signed or is still in negotiations but we probably won't know the truth until things play out.
Inflation Hondo.. inflation
Fnord totally no sold you guys.
Quote from: Mike Powers on December 20, 2013, 02:24:23 AM
Fnord totally no sold you guys.
Totally because he's a robot
Domo Arigatto Fnordo Robotto
+1
TNA sent the following today:
CHAVO GUERRERO'S "FEAST OR FIRED" BRIEFCASE SELECTION ENDS TENURE AS TNA ROSTER MEMBER
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 20, 2013) – During the highly-anticipated "Feast or Fired" segment on IMPACT WRESTLING last night it was revealed Chavo Guerrero, of the legendary Guerrero family, will no longer be a member of the TNA roster.
"Chavo has represented his family's name with honor and dignity during his time at TNA," said Executive Vice President John Gaburick. "We thank Chavo for his contributions to TNA and wish him well."
"With so many other endeavors in my life, this separation will allow me to focus on these and future opportunities," said Guerrero. "I have nothing but good things to say about TNA and President Dixie Carter, and I want the absolute best for them. I look forward to watching 'Impact Wrestling's' continued success, dedicating my time to the opportunities that have been presented and attacking new ventures in 'Guerrero Style.' Viva La Raza!"
PS: I am not a robot!
Thats just what a robot would say.....
... but don't ask anyone they'll just deny it.
SRS tho, while I always had time for Chavo, he was a mid card guy with delusions of being bigger/better than he was. If he wasn't Eddie's nephew he'd be higher rated than he is. Unfortunately he chooses to remind us he's Eddie's nephew all the time... which is not a comparison he wants to make
but back east he was a pretty big deal...
Surprise Entrant in the Rumble next year ya'll think?
Jeff Jarrett, who co-founded TNA Wrestling with his father in 2002, announced this afternoon via Twitter that he has parted ways with the promotion.
Quote@JeffJarrettTNA
On December 22nd, 2013 I officially resigned from TNA Entertainment. Thanks to everyone involved for all the fantastic memories! #grateful
After being written off television in December 2011, Jarrett maintained behind-the-scenes roles with TNA Wrestling. In 2012, he oversee Ring Ka King, a short-lived satellite promotion that was based in India. More recently, he helped handle the promotion's creative division.
As a performer, Jarrett is one of TNA's most successful wrestlers in history. From 2002 to 2006, he held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship for a combined 1,006 days.
MMA JARRETT TO FEUD WITH BORK LASER!
Maybe he'll return to WWE and face the Honky Tonk Man in a Guitar Match at WrestleMania XXX next year...
- Regarding Jeff Jarrett announcing his resignation from TNA earlier today, there's no word yet as to whether or not he will maintain an ownership stake with the company. At last word, Jarrett was a minority owner before this week.
There had been plans recently for Jarrett to return to TV and the TNA storylines.
you know there a problem , when the guy that founded the company, who did all he could to save it , thus bringing it to the Carters , decides he does not want to be around it anymore
TNA posted the following today:
"TNA Entertainment, LLC announced today that it has accepted Mr. Jeff Jarrett's resignation from the company effective January 6th, 2014. Dixie Carter, President, commented 'On behalf of TNA, we would like to thank Jeff for his contributions to the Company. We wish him the very best and look forward to his continued participation as an investor in TNA Wrestling.'"
LOL "I quit, Bye."
"You're still gonna give us money though, Right?"
Quote from: jagilki on December 23, 2013, 10:45:27 PM
LOL "I quit, Bye."
"You're still gonna give us money though, Right?"
lol
- Kazarian noted on Twitter that he and Daniels will be in action at TNA's One Night Only: Old School pay-per-view taping from Poughkeepsie, New York on December 30th. No word yet on who their opponents will be.
- Hours after announcing his resignation from TNA, Jeff Jarrett tweeted this quote from Walmart founder Sam Walton:
"I had to pick myself up and get on with it, do it all over again, only even better this time."
You can tell he's a redneck, quoting Wal-Mart!
QuoteYou can tell he's a redneck, quoting Wal-Mart!
Tees? Is that you?
Quote from: Fnord on December 24, 2013, 12:24:40 PM
You can tell he's a redneck, quoting Wal-Mart!
Fnord Foxworthy in da house.
TNA has announced that Magnus will defend the World Heavyweight Title against Samoa Joe at the December 30th One Night Only: Old School pay-per-view taping from Poughkeepsie, NY. Here's the updated card:
World Heavyweight Title Match
Samoa Joe vs. Magnus
Monster's Ball
Abyss vs. Jeff Hardy
Last Man Standing Match
James Storm vs. Bobby Roode
Falls Count Anywhere Match
Tommy Dreamer vs. Bully Ray
Kurt Angle vs. Mr. Anderson
Also in action will be Kazarian, Daniels, Robbie E, Jessie Godderz, Eric Young, Chris Sabin, Velvet Sky and Lei'D Tapa.
- AJ Styles is now expected to be returning to TNA after the two sides have continued negotiations. Styles' agent Bill Behrens recently reached out to some indie promoters and said the talks with TNA were moving along so if the promoters wanted to book AJ, they needed to get their deposits in soon
Quote from: Fnord on December 25, 2013, 04:48:31 PM
- AJ Styles is now expected to be returning to TNA after the two sides have continued negotiations. Styles' agent Bill Behrens recently reached out to some indie promoters and said the talks with TNA were moving along so if the promoters wanted to book AJ, they needed to get their deposits in soon
I'm really happy about this. He needs to come back and be pushed hard out again
Or it could be AJ's agent trying to Carnie some promotions into signing him quick, while telling TNA, look, we can get X number of bookings, pay us more.
Quote from: jagilki on December 26, 2013, 09:57:21 PM
Or it could be AJ's agent trying to Carnie some promotions into signing him quick, while telling TNA, look, we can get X number of bookings, pay us more.
sounds more likely
TNA will tape their One Night Only: Hardcore Justice pay-per-view tonight from the Lowell Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Here's the card:
Lethal Lockdown
Team Angle vs. Team Roode
Full Metal Mayhem
Abyss and Eric Young vs. Kazarian and Daniels
X Division Xscape Match
Chris Sabin vs. Austin Aries
Stretcher Match
Mr. Anderson vs. Bully Ray
Tables Match
Ethan Carter III vs. Tommy Dreamer
Street Fight
Velvet Sky vs. Lei'D Tapa
COMPLETE TNA #OLDSCHOOL PPV SPOILERS
[spoiler]
By Mike Johnson on 2013-12-30 21:58:00
Irwin is at the TNA #Oldschool PPV and sent along the following results for the show, which will be broadcast on PPV in 2014.
*Austin Aries defeated Chris Sabin and Sonjay Dutt in a good match in 8:50 minutes.
*Ethan Carter III defeated Dewey Barnes in under 2 minutes. *Bad Influence & Velvet Sky defeated The Bro-Mans & Lei'd Tapa in 10:55. Eric Young was the guest referee.
*TNA champion Magnus defeated Samoa Joe in 14:39 after hitting him with the TNA title belt. Joe had Magnus pinned after a Muscle Buster but EC3 yanked the referee out of the ring. They will have to edit the ending as Carter apparently missed his cue and time stood still for a second.
*Kurt Angle defeated Mr. Anderson with the Olympic Slam in 12 minutes. OK, but nothing special.
*Bobby Roode defeated James Storm in 16:50 in a Last Man Standing match. Roode nailed a suplex across two chairs on a handcuffed Storm, then nailed him with a beer bottle.
*Jeff Hardy defeated Abyss in a Monster's Ball in 16:17 after nailing a swanton onto Abyss, who was trapped between two barbed wire board. Hardy took a backdrop on thumbtacks. Hardy was bleeding hardway from the side of his head. Some sick spots.
Overall, a good show.
[/spoiler]
Hardcore Justice Taping Results
[spoiler]TNA taped their One Night Only Hardcore Justice pay-per-view Sunday from the Lowell Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts. Here are the TNA One Night Only: Hardcore Justice taping results. No word yet on when this will air.
TNA One Night Only Hardcore Justice Spoilers
* Ethan Carter III vs. Tommy Dreamer in a Tables Match is up first. Huge heat for EC3 and chants for Dreamer before he even comes out. At one point in the match, Dreamer took Joe Raider Fan's beer, spit it in Ethan's face and smashed it on him. Carter gets the win after a great match.
* BroMans come out to big heat and do not have the tag team titles which could indicate that they lose the belts by the time this airs. Dewey Barnes does a dance off with Robbie E and a pose off with Jessie Godderz for a chance to be on Team Angle. They make him do 10 push ups but beat him up and say they will do the same to the fourth member of Team Angle, who has yet to be announced.
* Samoa Joe vs. Bobby Roode is next. The winner gets the advantage in the Team Roode vs. Team Angle match later. Referee Brian Hebner gets hit during the match and goes to the corner. Roode grabs a trash can from under the ring, puts it in front of Joe and then lays down like Joe hit him with it. Joe is disqualified when Hebner gets up so Team Roode gets the advantage later on.
* Lei'D Tapa defeated Velvet Sky in a Street Fight. This was described as a good match with lots of action outside the ring and use of a steel chair.
* Full Metal Mayhem with Kazarian and Daniels vs. Eric Young and Joseph Park is next. It was advertised as Abyss but Park came out instead. At one point Kazarian and Daniels hit a double suplex on Park on top of a ladder and dented it with his body. The end came with Kazarian and EY on top of a ladder. EY pushed Kaz off and splashed onto him for the win. There was no blood and no Abyss tease from Park.
* Bully Ray vs. Mr. Anderson in a Stretcher Match is up next. Bully comes out to huge heat and Anderson gets a big pop. Anderson cuts a promo and says he talked to the office and got this match changed to a Last Man Standing Match because he doesn't want Bully to get medical attention after he kicks his ass.
* Austin Aries vs. Chris Sabin in an X Division Xscape Match is up next. Aries gets the win after an awesome match. Aries did a hurricanrana from almost the top of the cage wall.
* Lethal Lockdown is next. It's still unknown who the fourth member of Team Angle is. James Storm is out first for Team Angle and Jessie Godderz is out for Team Roode. Jessie takes his time so Storm meets him outside of the cage and beats him up. Storm has fans put their boots over the railing and runs Jessie into them. Robbie E is out next for Team Roode. They double team Storm until Samoa Joe comes out and cleans house for Team Angle.
Roode is out next followed by Angle two minutes later. Magnus is out next and he brings a barrel of weapons into the ring that wasn't supposed to be brought out until all 8 men were in the ring. Abyss comes out last for Team Angle to make the save. Abyss gets the biggest pop of the night by far. Abyss brought barbed wire board into the ring and tried to chokeslam Robbie E on it but he slid out and got superkicked by Storm. Abyss chokeslammed Robbie on the board and got the win to end it.
[/spoiler]
Source: PWInsider Elite
With AJ Styles returning to Ring of Honor next month, there is some speculation that ROH and TNA may be working together but that is not the case. Styles is really done with TNA and this is not part of a storyline.
Both companies had been feeling each other out for some time and at one point, AJ had discussions with ROH about working with them in 2014 once his TNA deal expired. At some point, those talks halted because AJ was negotiating with TNA.
When Jeff Jarrett announced his resignation from TNA, word is that Styles took that as a sign that all was not right with TNA and perhaps he doesn't want to return to the company any time soon.
- Former TNA star AJ Styles recently spoke with F4Wonline.com and brought up how frustrated he is with many fans still thinking he's still signed with TNA. AJ said he's a free agent and said those who continue to claim that this is part of a storyline will never apologize once they learn it's real. AJ also said no bridges were burned with TNA. He said he may return there in the future but expects to be appearing for Ring of Honor for a while.
TNA Officials High On Two Wrestlers, Who's Running TNA Behind The Scenes, Attendance
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- TNA officials are really high on Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud.
- John Gaburick is the main guy really running things behind the scenes in TNA these days. The three sides of the "triangle" that you have to answer to are Panda Energy in Dallas, Dixie Carter in Nashville and Spike TV.
- The TNA live event on December 28th in Philadelphia drew 950 fans. The December 28th live event in Westbury, NY drew 2,000 fans, which is a very good crowd for TNA.
Quote from: Fnord on January 03, 2014, 02:32:52 AM
TNA Officials High On Two Wrestlers, Who's Running TNA Behind The Scenes, Attendance
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- TNA officials are really high on Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud.
- John Gaburick is the main guy really running things behind the scenes in TNA these days. The three sides of the "triangle" that you have to answer to are Panda Energy in Dallas, Dixie Carter in Nashville and Spike TV.
- The TNA live event on December 28th in Philadelphia drew 950 fans. The December 28th live event in Westbury, NY drew 2,000 fans, which is a very good crowd for TNA.
One of the hosts on my Philly Sports Guys show wanted to give away TNA tickets that he bought. I laughed at him and he asked why I said because he wasted money. He told me it was like 20 bucks for 3rd row tickets and that it was a deal. I still laughed at him.
No one took up the offer. Shocking.
QuoteTNA IMPACT NOT SCHEDULED TO RETURN TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
by Mike Johnson @ 3:33 PM on 1/4/2014
TNA will not be taping Impact Wrestling at Universal Studios Orlando anytime soon, PWInsider.com has confirmed.
According to multiple sources, TNA will not be returning to any of Universal's sound-stages as they were unable to secure any dates for 2014 due to the sound-stages being booked out for other productions already.
TNA returned to Universal to tape a number of Impact Wrestling episodes at the end of last year. Those taped episodes conclude with this Thursday's edition of Impact.
TNA tape several episodes later this month in Huntsville, Alabama, including live "Genesis" themed episode before heading to Europe at the end of the month for their annual tour, where they will tape a number of episodes as well.
From there, it appears Impact will be back on the road, unless the company is able to find a new regular home for the tapings, because as of now, Universal Studios won't be home base.
TNA President Dixie Carter noted on Twitter that she is scouting new talent to add to their roster:
"Out with the old... In with the new... I am personally looking at every potential new talent to create the #Genesis of the future of TNA."
This follows AJ Styles' departure, Sting's contract situation coming up and Kurt Angle recently revealing that his contract with the company expires in August of this year.
Quote from: Fnord on January 11, 2014, 01:17:58 AM
TNA President Dixie Carter noted on Twitter that she is scouting new talent to add to their roster:
"Out with the old... In with the new... I am personally looking at every potential new talent to create the #Genesis of the future of TNA."
This follows AJ Styles' departure, Sting's contract situation coming up and Kurt Angle recently revealing that his contract with the company expires in August of this year.
If there was someone running the company who actually knew how to utilize talent and didn't insist on putting themselves on TV, this could be a great thing for them. Sadly, Dixie's 'new blood' will most likely be another "legend" who's way past their prime, and will add nothing to the product, while taking money and TV time, away from the actual wrestlers.
Photos from last night's TNA show in Bristol, Tennessee
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- TNA officials have been in talks with "The American Wolves" Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards for several weeks now, likely since the duo got word that WWE wouldn't be signing them.
It's expected they will be debuting for TNA soon as they have canceled some upcoming independent wrestling dates. It's possible they could appear on Thursday's live Impact Wrestling from Huntsville, Alabama.
So, expect them anywhere but TNA soon.
QuoteANOTHER TNA DEPARTURE
by Mike Johnson @ 12:48 AM on 1/14/2014
TNA released Jay Bradley late yesterday. I just completed a nearly 90 minute interview with him that will be up in the Elite section shortly.
QuoteSecond generation star Wes Brisco, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco, was released yesterday by TNA as well. Brisco had been written out of the company during the dying days of the Aces & Eights storyline.
Prior to his TNA run, Brisco was under a WWE developmental deal, coming to the wrestling business following a career as a professional Wakeboarder.
Poor Wevis. Off to join Momma DOC on the unemployment line.
... this is all Hawk Hogan's fault. Somehow.
How the hell could anyone talk to Jay Bradley for 90 minutes about anything?
- Wrestling News World reports that Kurt Angle is scheduled to have knee surgery on February 11th, a simple arthroscopic surgery to have his knee cleaned up. Recovery for the procedure is usually 6 to 8 weeks, so Angle could be out of the March 9th Lockdown pay-per-view.
- Dixie Carter says new TNA stars will be debuting at Thursday's Genesis Impact Wrestling tapings in Huntsville, Alabama. She tweeted:
"Just hung up the phone... New talents coming to #Genesis in Huntsville. Thursday 9/8c on @SpikeTV"
As noted, Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards are expected to be signing with TNA and could debut as early as this Thursday night.
Quote from: Fnord on January 15, 2014, 11:57:00 AM
- Wrestling News World reports that Kurt Angle is scheduled to have knee surgery on February 11th, a simple arthroscopic surgery to have his knee cleaned up. Recovery for the procedure is usually 6 to 8 weeks, so Angle could be out of the March 9th Lockdown pay-per-view.
- Dixie Carter says new TNA stars will be debuting at Thursday's Genesis Impact Wrestling tapings in Huntsville, Alabama. She tweeted:
"Just hung up the phone... New talents coming to #Genesis in Huntsville. Thursday 9/8c on @SpikeTV"
As noted, Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards are expected to be signing with TNA and could debut as early as this Thursday night.
Davey and Eddie would be a huge get.
Dixie tweeted a "clue" over who it is. said clue is a piece of paper with
DR
EE
written on it.
DR. EE!!!!!!
Quote from: jagilki on January 16, 2014, 12:28:01 AM
Dixie tweeted a "clue" over who it is. said clue is a piece of paper with
DR
EE
written on it.
DR. EE!!!!!!
Dr
DrEE
It's Dr. Dre in the house!
What's Surgeon reD doing in the impact zone, Tazz?
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on January 16, 2014, 12:51:40 AM
Dr
DrEE
It's Dr. Dre in the house!
No. It's Dr. EEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEE
EEEEE EEEEEEEEE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kroa4FqNB58#ws)
- As has been the case around this time in recent years, reports are that WWE is talking with Sting, who has not renewed his TNA deal yet.
Davey Richards, who made his TNA debut on Thursday's Genesis themed episode of Impact Wrestling, teased big changes coming. Here wrote the following on Twitter:
"The landscape is changing in @IMPACTWRESTLING @TheEddieEdwards and myself are only the beginning. Stay tuned, BIG changes coming! #clearit"
Speaking of Richards, he and Eddie Edwards have been added to the Impact Wrestling roster page.
Source: PWInsider
- A big part of the TNA talent meeting on Thursday saw Spike TV's social media team working with the talents on ways to better use Twitter in the future. It was described as a "housekeeping" meeting more than anything.
- As seen on last night's Impact Wrestling episode, TNA began a new "mystery investor" storyline. Some people backstage believe it's a way to mock Jeff Jarrett for leaving the company. Jarrett is still a minority owner of the company at last word.
- Speaking of the investor storyline, TNA decided not to have Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards wrestle this week or next week so they can be included in that storyline. As of now, they will be called The Wolves and will still use their individual names. Dave Lagana really pushed for TNA to sign the duo.
A picture from TNA's live event last night in Mobile, Alabama
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Quote from: GM Franchise on January 18, 2014, 01:08:15 PM
A picture from TNA's live event last night in Mobile, Alabama
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Just look at that turnout it's amazing..
amazingly disappointing
It's amazing how shit the crowds are here compared to the U.K.
- Tommy Dreamer is back working for TNA. He was officially welcomed back to the company during the talent meeting in Huntsville on Thursday. He worked as an agent for several matches at the tapings. John Gaburick has been trying to build a new office staff for the company in recent weeks.
- Jim Ross tweeted the following in response to the opening segment on Thursday's Genesis themed episode of Impact Wrestling:
"Bad acting & too many promos especially those out of eye shot of a live audience are a kiss of death in pro wrestling."
- Dixie Carter has been receiving heat from fans over Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards not wrestling for the first two weeks of their TNA runs. We noted before that the decision was made to not have them wrestle yet so they can play a role in the new "investor" storyline. Dixie tweeted the following about The Wolves:
"All I said was I was bringing in new talent. I did. #TheWolves may be great but they did NOT win me over by their actions."
"offered #TheWolves a tryout match. They signed some contract w/this "investor". Not smart. I pulled offer until lawyers handle"
Tommy Dreamer is now an Agent.
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- Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that MVP is scheduled to debut for TNA in a few weeks. He could be part of the new investor storyline.
MVP took to Twitter and addressed the reports:
"For the record, I am STILL very much a free agent and have not signed any contracts with anyone. That is official.
"If I DO sign a contract with a wrestling company, you'll hear it from ME. No speculation necessary."
- Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards have reportedly signed a one-year deal with TNA. While they can work independent dates that are approved by TNA, they are not allowed to work televised events, internet pay-per-views or appear on other DVDs. The Wolves are expected to work TNA's upcoming UK tour.
Quote from: Fnord on January 20, 2014, 06:13:54 PM
- Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that MVP is scheduled to debut for TNA in a few weeks. He could be part of the new investor storyline.
MVP took to Twitter and addressed the reports:
"For the record, I am STILL very much a free agent and have not signed any contracts with anyone. That is official.
"If I DO sign a contract with a wrestling company, you'll hear it from ME. No speculation necessary."
That would be a great addition
- The TNA U.K. Tour kicks off next Wednesday with a live event in Dublin, Ireland. The show will be headlined by James Storm challenging Magnus for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Also on the card, Bully Ray will face Mr. Anderson in a Dublin Tables Match, while Austin Aries will defend the X Division Championship in a triple threat match against Chris Sabin and Samoa Joe.
- F4WOnline.com reports that MVP will be debuting at next Thursday's Impact Wrestling taping in Glasgow, Scotland.
Source: PWInsider Elite
Members of TNA's production team began working on a Dixie Carter reality TV style demo reel in the last week or so. The idea is that the reel will be shopped around to networks for a potential Dixie Carter reality TV show.
This is something that Dixie has had the production team begin working on. She tried getting on The Real Housewives of Nashville reality show a few years back but it never worked out. No word yet on when this presentation will be done or when they will begin shopping it around.
- Amidst online reports that CM Punk has opted to quit WWE, which TMZ.com has cited as due to his displeasure with WrestleMania XXX creative plans, a TNA Wrestling star is inviting the Chicago native to cross the line.
Bully Ray @REALBully5150
If the rumors are true, let me be the 1st to invite @CMPunk to @IMPACTWRESTLING and get in the ring w/ me. Fans would LOVE it. Yes or no?
12:02 PM - 29 Jan 2014
LOL
- TNA is taking advantage of the CM Punk story by airing Punk's early years in the company on their YouTube channel for free this week. They are offering over four hours of footage featuring his TNA matches from 2003-2004, a three-part series featuring over a dozen matches vs. Raven, Shane Douglas, Abyss, Terry Funk, Sandman, Sabu and more.
TNA: How can we look even MORE desperate?
Dixie is going to give him a BJ on live television at this rate.
QuoteAJ Styles was recently threatened with a restraining order from TNA corporate offices for appearing on radio stations and speaking events talking about the situation in TNA. The claim that unless AJ could prove his claims with a burden of proof then anything negative he said could be viewed as slander and they would take the necessary legal action against him. A scheduled speaking event in the UK has been postponed until July.
-PWTorch
Via PWinsider (or so I'm told can't confirm)
QuoteAlex Sindey sent the following....Both the European TNA and IMPACT trademark applications by TNA Entertainment, LLC are still being opposed by both Aritzia LP and DATALOGIC AUTOMATION, INC. Both the applications have passed the cooling off period (the period given for all parties to come to an amicable agreement), and therefore a decision by the European Union trademark office is likely to happen this spring; all parties are now awaiting a hearing date at the European court. It will be interesting to see what happens, as Aritzia LP certainly have earlier rights on the initials "TNA" by advertising their TNA clothing brand on television since 1984. IMPACT it is not so clear on the historical use, but as DATALOGIC AUTOMATION, INC.s IMPACT products relate to Video production, they do have a reasonable argument.
One Night Only #OLDSCHOOL - Coming February 7 to Pay-Per-View (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY0fzGjVaw0#ws)
- Above is a promo for TNA's One Night Only: Old School pay-per-view, which begins airing on February 7th.
- Kurt Angle appeared to be in bad shape at last night's TNA live event in Dublin. Word is that Angle was in really bad shape physically before the show and pulled himself together just to do a run-in that we reported on earlier. Angle was also said to be looking really rough at the hotel before and after the show. The belief within TNA is that Angle will work this week's TV tapings and then take time off for knee surgery. He is not currently advertised for the Lockdown pay-per-view or the Lockdown fanfest.
- Dixie Carter re-tweeted Bully Ray's comments from Wednesday where he invited CM Punk to join TNA.
Mystery Investor Revealed!
[spoiler]Former WWE Superstar MVP made his TNA debut at today's Impact Wrestling tapings in Glasgow, Scotland. MVP was revealed as the mystery investor.
It was mentioned that MVP is "the man to change Impact Wrestling." He came out in a suit with Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards at the end of the show, which will air on tonight's Impact Wrestling.[/spoiler]
German women's wrestler Alpha Female, who wrestled ODB in a TNA Xplosion match on Thursday in Glasgow, debuted at today's Impact Wrestling tapings in Manchester.
Alpha Female interfered during a Chris Sabin vs. Velvet Sky match and attacked Velvet. Alpha is now the bodyguard for Sabin. Her debut will air on the February 13th episode. Below are two photos of Alpha:
(http://wrestleshare.com/?dm=4D8N)
(http://wrestleshare.com/?dm=0PKJ)
MVP revealed at today's Impact Wrestling tapings in London that Jeff Hardy will be returning at the Lockdown pay-per-view. The announcement came during the tapings to air March 6th, just three days before Lockdown. Here's the updated card after today's last set of tapings:
Lethal Lockdown
Team MVP (MVP, Jeff Hardy, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards) vs. Team Dixie (Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, Robbie E, Jessie Godderz)
Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Title
Samoa Joe vs. Magnus
Steel Cage Match
Kurt Angle vs. Ethan Carter III
Steel Cage Match
Gunner vs. James Storm
More matches will be made official between now and the March 6th Impact but weren't clear to our correspondents at this week's tapings.
- Our correspondent at Saturday's TNA tapings in London noted that there may have been a mention of Kurt Angle having a broken ankle. Several fans have mentioned that Angle looks to be in really rough shape on this tour. During an off-air segment in Manchester on Friday, there was a segment for Xplosion where Ethan Carter III went over Eric Young. After the match, Angle limped out to the stage and watched while Young hit an Angle Slam and the ankle lock on Ethan.
- MVP's new TNA theme song is called "Return of the Ronin" and was done by him.
- TNA will be taping their One Night Only: Joker's Wild 2 pay-per-view today from Birmingham, England. This past Friday night's tapings were supposed to be for the One Night Only: British Empire Cup but they ended up being another set of Impact Wrestling tapings. No word yet on what the status is of the British Empire Cup taping but it's unlikely they tape two pay-per-views today.
Source: PWInsider
Kurt Angle was scheduled to undergo knee surgery in late January but the surgery was pushed back so Angle wouldn't miss the TNA Uk tour because Jeff Hardy couldn't go and Sting had left the company.
During the tapings in Glasgow, Scotland this past week, an angle was shot where Angle was beat down with steel chairs, which appeared to be where he was written out of the storylines. The next day in Manchester, Angle was told by TNA creative writers that he was scheduled to run-in during a segment. Angle flipped out because he had already been written out of the storylines and because he was working despite doctor's orders not to. John Gaburick was said to have been on the wrong end of Angle's rant and in the end, Angle did not work that taping in Manchester.
Angle did his Hall of Fame induction the next day in London and got into it with Ethan Carter III, leading to a Lockdown match between the two, as we have noted before. It appears TNA is expecting Angle to gut through the Lockdown pay-per-view without having surgery.
QuoteThe proposed Toby Keith-Jeff Jarrett promotion, which is a long way from happening, stemmed almost exactly as you'd think. TNA was for sale and Jarrett through his connections with the Nashville music industry and Keith in particular, tried to put together a bid to buy the company. The deal was very close at one point. Bob Carter came to Keith to finalize the deal and the two sides were close on a price, although they were not quite there. The belief is they were going to hash it out, but Carter only had one request in selling, which was that Dixie Carter would remain with her title, have some power in the company and remain a television character. Keith said he wasn't going to buy the company with any creative limitations, so the deal actually fell apart because Bob Carter in the end was going to protect his daughter. Someone in TNA who was aware of how it went down noted to us that, "That's why we all are still here," noting if it was about business, TNA would have never survived after the last golden carrots (prime time TV and Hulk Hogan) failed to increase popularity or take the company from losing money. At that point, the feeling was from Keith and Jarrett that they didn't need to buy the company, as they could start their own company from scratch. The deal falling through would have been shortly before Jarrett quit TNA in December. The other thing noted is when this story got out inside of TNA, those who had tried to believe the Janice Carter memo and thought the idea was that the Carters wouldn't sell, and the talks were for just a minority investor, realized they'd been had.
Source: F4WOnline
- TNA star Kenny King, who hasn't had a match since losing to Austin Aries at the September 26th, 2013 Impact Wrestling tapings, teased a return on Twitter this week. He wrote:
"Just read a very promising email. It seems your voices have been heard. Hope you're ready for the #ReturnOfTheKing"
- When Kurt Angle messed up his knee doing the steel cage moonsault recently, it was discovered that he has no ACL and hasn't had one in several years, but has continued to work on it. This is an unusual injury but Chris Jericho worked since 2008 with no ACL and it didn't hinder him. Jericho's actually partially grew back.
Quote from: Fnord on February 13, 2014, 09:24:55 AM
- When Kurt Angle messed up his knee doing the steel cage moonsault recently, it was discovered that he has no ACL and hasn't had one in several years, but has continued to work on it. This is an unusual injury but Chris Jericho worked since 2008 with no ACL and it didn't hinder him. Jericho's actually partially grew back.
...I don't think that's how ligaments work.
Tis true. The MCL is the one that holds the knee together. THAT goes, you're screwed. Although I'm not a doctor, that's my understanding from other sporting injuries.
I think the ACL is more inside the knee joint, whereas the MCL is at the front and holds the knee together.
I reckon both guys must've had constant knee pain though. Nasty.
Willow is coming.... (February 13, 2014) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BasP6plMlZU#ws)
Wonder who Jeff Hardy this is.
I really haven't watch TNA in a long time. This is what they do now?
It's a shame I don't trust them to do anything good - you don't get gimmicks any more in WWE and I kinda miss proper gimmicks. Not just guys with regular names that I can't really tell apart.
So I see Jeff's back on the rails...
cocaine is a hell of a drug
I think this was the last time Hardy played the Character.
ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2003 - Jeff Hardy vs. Joey Matthews(Mercury) vs. Krazy K (1080pHD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBsWWSR51D0#ws)
This is what too much drugs creative control does to you.
WWE Jeff Hardy My Life, My Rules Will O The Wisp www bajaryoutube com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQRjQ8_5NI#)
PWInsider reports that TNA has signed independent women's wrestler Santana Garrett. There have been rumors of her singing but it's now confirmed.
They are also close to signing a deal with Lucha Libre star Extreme Tiger.
Quote from: jagilki on February 14, 2014, 06:59:01 AM
Willow is coming.... (February 13, 2014) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BasP6plMlZU#ws)
Wonder who Jeff Hardy this is.
Jeff Hardy went into full druggie mode before shooting this promo.
Wrestle-1 in Japan has held qualifying matches to determine who faces the TNA champions on March 2nd for the TNA One Night Only: Outbreak pay-per-view taping in Tokyo. The following matches have been announced:
* TNA World Heavyweight Champion Magnus vs. Kai
* TNA Tag Team Champions Bro Mans vs. Shuji Kondo and Kaz Hayashi
* TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries vs. Seiya Sanada
Quote from: GM Franchise on February 15, 2014, 01:34:26 PM
Jeff Hardy went into full druggie mode before shooting this promo.
so jeff just acted normally then. but seriously why do most druggies always end up thinking that there deep, artistic and creative when 9 out of 10 of them are just shallow, autistic and as creative as the bastard hellspawned love child of Stephenie meyer and Chuck Lorre? I'm just curious.
Below is the updated card for TNA's One Night Only: Outbreak pay-per-view that tapes on March 2nd in Tokyo, Japan with the Wrestle-1 promotion:
* TNA World Heavyweight Champion Magnus vs. Kai
* TNA Tag Team Champions Bro Mans vs. Shuji Kondo and Kaz Hayashi
* TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries vs. Seiya Sanada
* Bobby Roode vs. Masakatsu Funaki
* Kazarian and Daniels vs. Minoru Tanaka and Koji Kanemoto
Note Geoff 'Nero' Herdy was very open about the character "Pillow" on MFX so if you need the inside scoop he will provide. This week his vocal skills where also challenged by friend of the show "The Wishmaster" Kerwin White and he answered more questions on the debut of "Pillow"
Quote from: Ian "Wolfie" Trumps on February 21, 2014, 01:35:14 PM
Note Geoff 'Nero' Herdy was very open about the character "Pillow" on MFX so if you need the inside scoop he will provide. This week his vocal skills where also challenged by friend of the show "The Wishmaster" Kerwin White and he answered more questions on the debut of "Pillow"
Pillow, good name for the character since everytime I see him or hear him it makes me want to take a bunch of sleeping pills.
- Gail Kim will face Madison Rayne in a steel cage match for the Knockouts Championship at Lockdown on March 9th in Miami. Here is the updated card for the event.
STEEL CAGE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Magnus (c) vs. Samoa Joe
STEEL CAGE LETHAL LOCKDOWN
Team MVP (MVP & TBA) vs. Team Dixie (Bobby Roode & TBA)
STEEL CAGE KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Madison Rayne (c) vs. Gail Kim
New TNA Tag Team Champions Crowned at Live Event
http://nodq.com/tna/395205041.shtml (http://nodq.com/tna/395205041.shtml)
Quote- Dixie Carter announced on Twitter that The Wolves defeated BroMans for the TNA Tag Team Titles at tonight's live event in Morgantown, West Virginia. She wrote:
"Breaking News: #TheWolves have just captured the TNA World Tag Team Championship at #IMPACTLive event in Morgantown, WV......"
*SIGH* - Why the fuck didn't that happen on TV or at the PPV? Actually, don't answer that.
I know it's because of the show in Japan and they want to showcase The Wolves as the best tag team in TNA, but surely they could have sorted this out with a Title switch in the UK?
Instead Bromans have been used to build up Samoa Joe (and in turn look like total jobbers) and there's been no hint of the Wolves going for the Tag Titles...
Anyway, it's TNA, why I am even annoyed by this?
- Both Kenny King and Manik are scheduled to return to TNA this weekend at live events. Manik vs. Chris Sabin and Sam Shaw vs. Kenny King is booked for Friday's live event in Columbia, SC. Manik and King vs. Sabin and Zema Ion is booked for Saturday's show in Johnson City, TN.
- The Shuji Kondo & Kaz Hayashi vs. The Wolves match for TNA's Outbreak pay-per-view may end up being a three-way with BroMans since they are still scheduled to go to Japan and have no announced match.
- The TNA live event on February 21st in Huntington, WV drew 1,000 fans and the live event on February 22nd in Beckley, WV drew 400 fans. No word yet on attendance for the February 23rd show in Morgantown, WV where The Wolves won the Tag Team Titles.
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Below is the updated card for TNA's Lockdown pay-per-view coming out of tonight's Impact Wrestling episode:
World Heavyweight Title Match
Samoa Joe vs. Magnus
Lethal Lockdown
Team MVP (MVP, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards & TBA) vs. Team Dixie (Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, Robbie E, Jessie Godderz)
Knockouts Title Match
Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne
Steel Cage Match
Gunner vs. James Storm
Steel Cage Match
Kurt Angle vs. Ethan Carter III
*TNA Outbreak taping Spoilers*
Kazushi Miyamoto, NOSAWA Rongai, and MAZADA beat Hiroshi Yamato, Andy Wu, Daiki Inaba.
Ryoto Hama beat Kikutaro.
Manabu Soya and Seiki Yoshioka beat Ryoji Sai and KAZMA SAKAMOTO.
Satoshi Kojima beat Yasufumi Nakanoueno.
The matches below were taped for the TNA Outbreak pay-per-view.
Christopher Daniels and Kazarian beat Minoru Tanaka and Koji Kanemoto.
Gail Kim beat Madison Rayne.
Abyss fought Yoshihiro Takayama to a no-contest.
Masakatsu Funaki beat Bobby Roode with an ankle hold. Afterward, Funaki said he wants a match with Kurt Angle.
Keiji Mutoh, Taiyo Kea, and Rob Terry beat Samoa Joe, Masayuki Kono, and Rene Dupree in a six-man tag.
Robbie E and Jessie Godderz defeated The Wolves, and Kaz Hayashi and Shuji Kondo in a three-way tag match to win the TNA Tag Titles.
Seiya Sanada beat Austin Aries to win the X Division Title.
Magnus beat KAI to retain the TNA Title.
Doesn't this air in a few months? With the Wolves just winning the tag straps, then losing them a week later here, doesn't that fuck with continuity?
Quote from: Mike Powers on March 02, 2014, 07:35:52 PM
Doesn't this air in a few months? With the Wolves just winning the tag straps, then losing them a week later here, doesn't that fuck with continuity?
There's supposed to be continuity in TNA?!
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How good do TNA look in the UK. I seriously wish they were a UK based company.
Indeed. It's amazing how much better a show is when it's in front of a lively and large crowd.
Perception is everything and TNA appeared to be big time in the UK.
When they go back to the States, no matter how good the IMPACT zone looks, they always appear second rate.
All you had to do was see the footage this week on IMPACT of the Wolves winning the tag titles at that house show. You literally couldn't see any fans in the arena. Just looks so low rent and budget for a company that is supposed to be the second biggest wrestling promotion in the world (which they're not, NJPW are much bigger financially and popularity wise).
If they toured twice a year, they could easily get a solid 12 weeks of TV recorded, and for three months of the year, TNA would look like a legit big time promotion.
Quote from: Duckman on March 04, 2014, 08:34:31 AM
Indeed. It's amazing how much better a show is when it's in front of a lively and large crowd.
Perception is everything and TNA appeared to be big time in the UK.
When they go back to the States, no matter how good the IMPACT zone looks, they always appear second rate.
All you had to do was see the footage this week on IMPACT of the Wolves winning the tag titles at that house show. You literally couldn't see any fans in the arena. Just looks so low rent and budget for a company that is supposed to be the second biggest wrestling promotion in the world (which they're not, NJPW are much bigger financially and popularity wise).
If they toured twice a year, they could easily get a solid 12 weeks of TV recorded, and for three months of the year, TNA would look like a legit big time promotion.
TNA have been doing more and more in the UK every year- I'd love to see that happen in 2015.
I actually don't think the TNA product is too bad at the moment. The biggest killer is lack in consistency. The storylines are solid, everybody seems involved in something and they're utilizing a lot more young talent.
I think Sam Shaw has real potential to shine as does EC3 (who is shining already IMO) they just need to be booked right.
Japanese star Seiya Sanada won the TNA X Division Title this past weekend and will be coming to TNA for several months. The idea behind TNA bringing Sanada in is that they will be bringing back some of the old school, high-flying X Division matches to the company.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- There is some speculation that TNA Knockout Brooke Tessmacher (Brooke Adams) is done with the company. She has changed her Twitter handle and also changed her Instagram username from "brookeimpact" to "thebrookeadams." Right after making the change on Instagram, she posted a message that says, "Things change for a reason."
Brooke was not on TNA's recent UK tour and hasn't wrestled a match since the November 7th Impact Wrestling. As of this writing, her profile remains on TNA's website.
You know a ppv was shit when the best overall match was gunner vs james storm.
Fuck tna- they still overbook and overgimmick everything. How can they ruin shit so much so often.
Like the Joe and Magnus match was awesome... until they pulled its pants down and fucked it with Abyss pulling joe under the ring. Even the crowd were like 'ugh....fuck this company' makes me so mad since the go home show was great.
Oh and there was an outside referee bump in the Anderson/shaw match.
/rant
MMASucka.com recently spoke to Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, who talked about Rampage and King Mo's futures in TNA.
"Dixie [Carter] and I talk pretty regularly," Rebney said. "We are going to really rev up the wrestling training. We have coaches and trainers traveling to Southern California to help him get through the process of becoming a well-rounded professional wrestler. The essence of what wrestling is, that it's a real skill and you have to learn the craft. We hope he adapt to it quickly and after the May fight, Rampage will be doing full blown matches.
"I mean I think about it but the reality is this: Guys like Rampage and Mo, they are world class athletes. If they aren't doing TNA Impact they are training MMA. They aren't going to be sitting on the lazy boy watching COPS, they will always be active. The power of the Impact TV show is amazing. Both want to do it and it's a risk you have to assume and take. These are athletes that takes risks and at times they will get injured."
- Thursday's episode of Impact Wrestling will see the Impact in-ring debuts of Tigre Uno, Willow and Sanada. All three of these stars are also now on TNA's roster page.
- Daniels revealed on Twitter that he and Kazarian will not be working this week's TNA Impact Wrestling tapings from Orlando. This is significant because both of their contracts expire in April and TNA is taping four weeks of TV this week. If they don't re-sign with the company, Lockdown could be their last TNA appearances.
- TNA has added Bobby Lashley to their roster page.
- Senada will defend the TNA X Division Title on March 22nd at a Wrestle-1 event in Japan. His opponent will be the winner of a battle royal that takes place this coming Saturday in Japan.
- TNA announced on their UK Facebook page that the One Night Only: Joker's Wild 2 pay-per-view that was taped in the UK last month will air worldwide in May.
Introducing Brittany: TNA's Newest Knockout (March 13, 2014) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdV7dW8E4M4#ws)
- Above is a video introducing new TNA Knockout Brittany, formerly known as Santana Garrett. She defeated Gail Kim in her debut on Impact Wrestling tonight.
- Angelina Love was indeed the former Knockouts Champion who returned to TNA on tonight's show.
- Bobby Lashley will face Ethan Carter III on next week's episode of Impact Wrestling. The storyline is that MVP, after winning control of wrestling operations, hired Lashley back. Samoa Joe vs. Magnus for the World Heavyweight Title is also scheduled for next week.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on March 11, 2014, 12:31:40 PM
You know a ppv was shit when the best overall match was gunner vs james storm.
Fuck tna- they still overbook and overgimmick everything. How can they ruin shit so much so often.
Like the Joe and Magnus match was awesome... until they pulled its pants down and fucked it with Abyss pulling joe under the ring. Even the crowd were like 'ugh....fuck this company' makes me so mad since the go home show was great.
Oh and there was an outside referee bump in the Anderson/shaw match.
/rant
Sorry but I actually have to disagree. Barring the overbooking of the final two matches, the PPV overall in terms of match quality was pretty decent. I don't see why Gunner and Storm would be a surprise to being a great match considering Storm has always been a great worker and Gunner has stepped up a hell of a lot in 2014 since winning the briefcase.
The six man was an awesome opener, the Tigre Uno / Manicide match was cracking and the divas had the right psychology. Anderson and Shaw was well worked considering the storyline and how to incorporate it and even the Lashley return was unexpected and got a decent reaction.
EC3 worked the crowd excellently during that segment with telling the crowd not to bother hijacking the show.
When it's shit, I'll call it shit but when TNA put on a good set of matches, they do just that. The new blood is only a good thing for TNA as with the Wolves, Sanada, Tigre Uno, repackaged Kenny King and new Knockout, you have a set of exciting talent that doesn't break the bank and doesn't rely on WWE nostalgia. Lashley and MVP are there and back but have been gone from WWE long enough to not get them involved. Samuel Shaw in with this gimmick actually works as it's a little different but where they take it is unknown. I'm just happy it's not a Hogan ball lick exercise anymore
Kurt Angle tweeted the following update on Tuesday:
Quote"Knee Recovery Going Well. Be back in the ring very soon my friends! #AngleHungry"
Angle had surgery back in February and may return to TV at the Impact Wrestling tapings in early April. Angle's contract with TNA expires in September.
Lei'D Tapa has announced via her Twitter that she is done with TNA saying "Thank you @ImpactWrestling for giving me the opportunity" as well as "To answer some of the fans, don't believe rumors that why they're called rumors. My departure from TNA was left on a good one."
Lei'D Tapa wrestled her last match for TNA on last nights show against Gail Kim with the stipulation that should she lose, she would have to leave TNA.
Quote from: Chris Stern on March 21, 2014, 01:09:51 PM
Lei'D Tapa has announced via her Twitter that she is done with TNA saying "Thank you @ImpactWrestling for giving me the opportunity" as well as "To answer some of the fans, don't believe rumors that why they're called rumors. My departure from TNA was left on a good one."
Lei'D Tapa wrestled her last match for TNA on last nights show against Gail Kim with the stipulation that should she lose, she would have to leave TNA.
Well that's odd, I wonder why?
TNA was spending too much on her Ass Capes?
For those who care last night's Impact drew 0.86 in the ratings down from the 0.99 ratings the show drew last week.
Guess people rather watch collage basketball and other stuff then watching someone get beaten up with a piece of cardboard at the start.
- There were rumors going around that TNA released Lei'D Tapa because of her lack of skill and because she was seen as a "ticking time bomb" to management. Tapa confirmed it was TNA's decision to release her but denied those rumors on Twitter. She is already back working for OVW.
Quote from: Fnord on March 23, 2014, 01:43:13 PM
- There were rumors going around that TNA released Lei'D Tapa because of her lack of skill and because she was seen as a "ticking time bomb" to management. Tapa confirmed it was TNA's decision to release her but denied those rumors on Twitter. She is already back working for OVW.
lmao... I find this funny as hell
#ripladysnusnu
May your thighs chafe on the indy scene or in a warehouse somewhere working in goods in
So anyone else think the best performance of this past Impact was turned in by Dixie Carter's empty chair?
Quote from: Black Death on March 23, 2014, 01:45:30 PM
lmao... I find this funny as hell
That's because she's not on your team >:(
Quote from: Chris Stern on March 23, 2014, 05:02:28 PM
So anyone else think the best performance of this past Impact was turned in by Dixie Carter's empty chair?
She was not on impact? This is good for TNA, but again bad for my team. Damn you TNA!
Here a report that she was fired , it kind of a dirt sheet report so take it with a grain of salt
by Shawn S. Lealos
Oklahoma City Pro Wrestling Examiner
TNA Impact Wrestling fired one of the TNA Knockouts and her last match aired on March 21 on the "TNA Impact Wrestling" television show. According to PWInsider.com on March 21, Lei'd Tapa lost to Gail Kim in her final appearance with the company.
Lei'd Tapa is the niece of former WWE and WCW legendary monster wrestler The Barbarian.
Despite her relationship to The Barbarian, her entrance into TNA Impact Wrestling was controversial from the start. She competed in TNA's old gimmick of the "Gut Check" challenge. In this, two wrestlers who wanted to break into TNA Impact Wrestling wrestled each other and the fans voted on who they liked.
However, the final decision came down to three voters, which mostly included Bruce Pritchard, Al Snow and Tazz. While former MMA fighter Ivelisse Valez was the total package, could have been a huge star, and not only beat Lei'd Tapa in their qualifying match, but she looked miles better and more comfortable in the ring.
In this case, it was Al Snow and Ohio Valley trainer Danny Davis who voted yes for Lei'd Tapa to get her TNA Impact Wrestling contract, to which the fans booed loudly at the decision. TNA might have been trying to find the next Awesome Kong and failed.
Since then, Lei'd Tapa has not had one decent match and spent most of the last year as Gail Kim's bodyguard. The two came to blows last week and Kim beat Tapa last night on "TNA Impact Wrestling."
Word backstage at TNA Impact Wrestling is that Lei'd Tapa was not willing to work and improve and some called her a "time bomb" waiting to explode. Tapa herself said that when one door closes, another will open and thanked the company for the opportunity.
did not know that she was the niece to the Barbarian
I think it's bullshit to say she didn't try. It was the day or 2 after she left TNA she was training at ovw. I don't know, I've never heard anything bad said about her before this so It's more than likely bullshit.
She is/was far too inexperienced to be on TV. She had the look but none of the skills required. It's not her fault, TNA just put her on TV a year or two before she was ready.
Which was because of her size, family connections and they were probably hoping to recapture some of the Kong/Gail dynamic that was so successful a few years ago. Of course Kong is light years ahead of Lady Snu Snu in terms of experience and working ability, so it was never going to work.
Ivelisse Valez always seemed like a no brainer for TNA to pick up. Hot, can work a different style, had some WWE experience/exposure (which is usually an automatic qualification to work for TNA) and was a new face on the scene for TNA fans. Apparently she was an asshole to deal with, hence why WWE cut her, but TNA are beggars and they can't be choosers. She's now tearing it up in Shimmer and is their Champion...
Anyway, whatever the reason for Snu Snu getting cut, it's for the best. She looked horrible in the ring, couldn't talk on the mic and TNA had no clue what to do with her. Plus, they had to pay for Angelina Love's botox before she'd come back on TV, so save the money on Snu Snu and give it to the chick who looks like she's about to die from starvation and silicone poisoning.
Well this is a thing..
What Does Willow think his new T-Shirt is Better Than? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYVRgiSZgx0#ws)
don't do drugs kids.
Here's a TNA update for you, lower level section seats for Slammiversary are 12 dollars. My brother bought some, and for the lower section of the arena (not floor seats, but right above that) they were only 12 dollars. For 4 tickets, it was less than 80 dollars after the fees and all of that crap. For one of their biggest shows of the year, they're all but giving tickets away.
Quote from: Chris Shields on March 28, 2014, 04:04:57 PM
Here's a TNA update for you, lower level section seats for Slammiversary are 12 dollars. My brother bought some, and for the lower section of the arena (not floor seats, but right above that) they were only 12 dollars. For 4 tickets, it was less than 80 dollars after the fees and all of that crap. For one of their biggest shows of the year, they're all but giving tickets away.
You know I am intrested to see how the few remaining TNA faithful(read: delusional TNA fanboys) try to put a positive spin on this one because man there is nothing more entertaining then the delusional TNA fanbase try and deny to themselves and everyone else that TNA is a failing piece of crap, admittedly WWE is also a piece of crap but it's a successful piece of crap.
Don't get me wrong, I really didn't want to see the place fail but really the people running the place are just too stupid for their own good and obviously couldn't pull the company out of the hole there in even if they had WWE's resources and all the top talent in the world. So
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Quote from: Chris Stern on March 28, 2014, 05:00:25 PM
You know I am intrested to see how the few remaining TNA faithful(read: delusional TNA fanboys) try to put a positive spin on this one because man there is nothing more entertaining then the delusional TNA fanbase try and deny to themselves and everyone else that TNA is a failing piece of crap, admittedly WWE is also a piece of crap but it's a successful piece of crap.
Don't get me wrong, I really didn't want to see the place fail but really the people running the place are just too stupid for their own good and obviously couldn't pull the company out of the hole there in even if they had WWE's resources and all the top talent in the world. So
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I would tell you business strategy wise why TNA may be doing that but it's pretty obvious I'd be wasting my breath. You're entitled to your own opinion, and I certainly have been vocal against tna lately myself, but at least I can back up my statements. Both products aren't always shit- WWE especially. I suggest you look up sales and marketing strategies if you want to understand reasons they'd sell them cheaper.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on March 29, 2014, 12:02:01 AM
I would tell you business strategy wise why TNA may be doing that but it's pretty obvious I'd be wasting my breath. You're entitled to your own opinion, and I certainly have been vocal against tna lately myself, but at least I can back up my statements. Both products aren't always shit- WWE especially. I suggest you look up sales and marketing strategies if you want to understand reasons they'd sell them cheaper.
Where did I make fun of them selling the tickets for a low price? I know I can be unclear but I don't ever recall really insulting them about the price of tickets but was insulting them because they are having to do that because of the stupid way they ran the company and what I been seeing lately product wise hasn't shown me that they learned anything, they bring in all this fresh talent and the way they do their shows is still awful. That is what I was complaining about not the silly ticket prices but the reason why they have to sell them so cheap. And yes WWE isn't always shit, nor has it been shit in the past I grew up in NY so the only exposer to wrestling I had access to for years was WWF/WWE until the late 80's/early 90's but for the most part the current product has been more misses then hits with start/stop pushes, weak storylines and so on.
On the ticket price thing, 2 years ago when they had Slammiversary at the same place, tickets for the upper section were about 25 bucks. The ticket price slipping so much, is indicative of a larger problem. They are having to lower their prices so much, because they're not putting out a quality product. My brother bought the tickets because my nephews want to go see a wrestling show, and won't know the difference between TNA and WWE, and he bought an extra one for me because they were so cheap and he wouldn't have to keep an eye on 2 crazy kids all by himself. He doesn't even keep up with TNA, and I simply record it and then end up getting through the show in about half an hour, because except for a handful of matches, it's normally complete shit. Most recent episode for instance, you have that damn good brawl between Gunner and Storm, crowd is happy, and you're on your way to potentially making a new star in Gunner, but instead of letting him end the show with his hand raised in victory, you do that stupid stupid fucking Willow segment. The place is being run by morons, and people are realizing it, and that's why they're having to drop their ticket prices so much, and still barely selling half of the seats. It's one thing if you drop prices and sell the place out, it's another when you're dropping prices, and only getting 20 or 30 more people than you were before.
Jesse Sorensen Returning To TNA?Source: PWInsider
- Former TNA star Jesse Sorensen wrote the following on Twitter, indicating a possible return to the company:
Quote"Thinkin it's about time for @ZemaTNA to get that ass whoopin of a lifetime he's long over due for...@IMPACTWRESTLING"
She's baaacck and god help anyone with a brain that still watches TNA..
Dixie Carter returns Thursday on IMPACT - #WrathOfDixie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nivY9zruID8#ws)
why does it feel like they saw that TNA's ratings were going down below 1.0 lately(the last few weeks have been in the 0.9 to 0.8 territory with this weeks show netting a 09.38) that they need to bring back Dixie because obviously without her the ratings are going down.
You know, I've been really enjoying posr lockdown impact but why the fuck have they had to bring back Dixie. She isn't the answer. The answer to ratings is consistent tv. They are never consistently good. Now they're building momentum again and we get Dixie's return.. fuck off
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on April 07, 2014, 07:33:30 AM
You know, I've been really enjoying posr lockdown impact but why the fuck have they had to bring back Dixie. She isn't the answer. The answer to ratings is consistent tv. They are never consistently good. Now they're building momentum again and we get Dixie's return.. fuck off
Haha love it. #fuckoffdixie
- TNA has finally removed Sting's profile from their "Roster" section on their website.
Apparently Christie Hemme is now part of the creative team.
Quote from: jagilki on April 07, 2014, 11:22:42 PM
Apparently Christie Hemme is now part of the creative team.
Well only time will tell, if she's any good or not but at the very least she couldn't possibly do a worse job then Russo and Bischoff. /famous last words..
And while I'm here it seems that word is going around that Spike TV still has yet to sign a new tv deal with TNA, so when WWE announces their new TV deal and who it's with and it turns out they signed with Viacom then TNA is really screwed.
- As noted, Dixie Carter will be returning on Thursday's show. She posted the following teaser:
"This Thursday on #Impact, a TNA talent will feel the #WrathOfDixie and we will also unveil exciting news that will heat up the summer."
- TNA will hold two One Night Only pay-per-view tapings this coming Saturday night in Orlando. Names announced include Trent Baretta, Low Ki, Rubix, Rashad Cameron and Sonjay Dutt.
My life is so much better having not watched this show for the last three weeks.
I think I'll continue on that path for a while longer, especially if Dixie is back on TV less than a month after being written off it.
Quote from: Duckman on April 10, 2014, 10:27:36 AM
My life is so much better having not watched this show for the last three weeks.
I think I'll continue on that path for a while longer, especially if Dixie is back on TV less than a month after being written off it.
You missed 3 solid weeks lol. Now is the time to switch off. lol
Quote from: Fnord on April 08, 2014, 01:19:47 PM
- As noted, Dixie Carter will be returning on Thursday's show. She posted the following teaser:
"This Thursday on #Impact, a TNA talent will feel the #WrathOfDixie and we will also unveil exciting news that will heat up the summer."
- TNA will hold two One Night Only pay-per-view tapings this coming Saturday night in Orlando. Names announced include Trent Baretta, Low Ki, Rubix, Rashad Cameron and Sonjay Dutt.
The victims of Dixie's "Wraith" will be:
1. The ratings
2. Any poor soul that will actually sit through the episode
3. Any one who is still holding on to the hope that TNA will turn itself around
#IMPACT365 MVP Announcement For IMPACT This Thursday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n0Mcf_kFlQ#ws)
- In the video above, MVP reveals that a 10 Man Gauntlet will kick off tonight's episode of Impact Wrestling to determine who will face World Heavyweight Champion Magnus for the title at the Sacrifice pay-per-view on April 27th from Orlando, Florida. Bobby Lashley, Bully Ray, Gunner, Ethan Carter III, James Storm, Bobby Roode, Samoa Joe, Eric Young and Willow have been announced so far, with the final name being revealed sometime today.
- Kurt Angle teased his TNA return on Twitter, writing, "Hey EC3... Guess whose knee is feeling a lot better.... See you soon! You've been warned. @EthanCarterTNA..."
- There have been reports that Brooke Tessmacher may have left TNA. While she remains on the TNA roster page, Robbie E posted the following on his Twitter:
"Good luck to @BrookeTess tomorrow for the first day of something life changing... #gonnabeamazing #proud"
- TNA announced on their Twitter that Samoa Joe will not be on tonight's Impact. He was scheduled to compete in a 10 Man Gauntlet match on tonight's show, with the winner facing Magnus at Sacrifice later this month.
Abyss was announced for the Gauntlet match earlier today. The other competitors include Bobby Lashley, Bully Ray, Gunner, Ethan Carter III, James Storm, Bobby Roode, Eric Young and Willow. With Samoa Joe's absence, one slot remains open.
NEW TNA WORLD CHAMPION! ERIC YOUNG.
Very interesting move by TNA. In saying that, EY is a hell of an in ring competitor and his promos leading up have been really well done.
The ONLY issue is his mentally handicapped gimmick he ran for so long.
In saying that his promo on Joe made me forgive that because he semi-shooted on tue fact the company has given him shit gimmicks but he always ran with it.
He needs to drop all comedy and keep building up his serious world class athlete stuff
So refreshing to see the bearded freak face wrestler wrestle two grueling matches in one night and come out on top of the Corporate Champ and win the title.
Quote from: jagilki on April 11, 2014, 12:11:35 AM
So refreshing to see the bearded freak face wrestler wrestle two grueling matches in one night and come out on top of the Corporate Champ and win the title.
So they basically ripped off Mania so they could have their own bearded champion crowded on their weekly TV program...
Quote from: GM Franchise on April 11, 2014, 12:28:03 AM
So they basically ripped off Mania so they could have their own bearded champion crowded on their weekly TV program...
Thank you El Capitaine de Obviouso.
Wait, this is different because Eric Young has a hurt RIGHT arm, not the left shoulder!
Because capitalizing on momentum is a bad thing. Sigh. Criticize TNA for bad wrestling, not doing thar because it's 'copying in wrestling'
This whole thing reeks of desperation on their part in my opinion.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on April 11, 2014, 12:39:19 AM
Because capitalizing on momentum is a bad thing. Sigh. Criticize TNA for bad wrestling, not doing thar because it's 'copying in wrestling'
I think we all know there is copying in wrestling, but it's not usually 4 days after the other guys do it.
My main issue is that EY hasn't been built up properly for a title run in my opinion. When I see him I always think of Super Eric and the other comedy gimmicks he's been a part of over the years. They should have built him up before putting the belt on him. I think this win actually hurts his chances of ever being taken seriously as world champ. He'll be known as the guy the title was thrown at to take advantage of Daniel Bryan's popularity.
Quote from: Gravedigger on April 11, 2014, 01:01:55 AM
I think we all know there is copying in wrestling, but it's not usually 4 days after the other guys do it.
My main issue is that EY hasn't been built up properly for a title run in my opinion. When I see him I always think of Super Eric and the other comedy gimmicks he's been a part of over the years. They should have built him up before putting the belt on him. I think this win actually hurts his chances of ever being taken seriously as world champ. He'll be known as the guy the title was thrown at to take advantage of Daniel Bryan's popularity.
If he drops it straight away then I will agree 100%. They need to book him right. Lord knows Magnus was booked horribly 95% of the time.
EY will lose it back to Magnus at the PPV later this month.
One day TNA will have an original idea. One day.
DQ is clearly booking TNA to get massive FWL points for himself.
:P
Quote from: Mike Powers on April 11, 2014, 12:33:22 AM
Thank you El Capitaine de Obviouso.
You know what I'm gonna say before I say it.
You. Complete me.
Quote from: Goldferg on April 11, 2014, 04:15:25 AM
DQ is clearly booking TNA to get massive FWL points for himself.
:P
Just because I had the foresight to look at Derek young, oh it's ,eric? Sorry my bad! Anyway just because my superior wrestling knowlEdge led me to believe that there is a guy destined to be world champ any day now, is really no need for such sour grapes >:(
Quote from: Duckman on April 11, 2014, 03:48:16 AM
One day TNA will have an original idea. One day.
and the very next day the company will have closed it's doors.
On a positive note, the show itself was pretty good.
- Samoa Joe is out of action with a concussion that he suffered on the March 28th TNA live event in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Angelina Love suffered a minor concussion on April 4th at the Mid-South Fan Fest during WrestleMania weekend. She worked last night's Impact.
Quote from: Fnord on April 11, 2014, 12:57:42 PM
- Samoa Joe is out of action with a concussion that he suffered on the March 28th TNA live event in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Angelina Love suffered a minor concussion on April 4th at the Mid-South Fan Fest during WrestleMania weekend. She worked last night's Impact.
Thought it had to be an injury. Would Joe have won the title without a concussion?
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on April 11, 2014, 12:51:39 PM
On a positive note, the show itself was pretty good.
I thought it was still meh instead of just the usual bad to awful. Different strokes for different folks I guess. If someone likes what they are seeing far be it from me to judge unless someone tells me that I am wrong for having a diffrent opinon which sadly is common with any fan base.
Is EY winning the title the WWE equivilant to Santino winning the WHC at Elimination Chamber a few years ago?
Quote from: Mike Powers on April 11, 2014, 04:13:10 PM
Is EY winning the title the WWE equivilant to Santino winning the WHC at Elimination Chamber a few years ago?
hardly.
Eric Young wins the World Heavyweight Championship (April 10, 2014) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03c2Y4O_Tus#ws)
TNA issued the following today:
TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP CHANGES HANDS
ERIC YOUNG WINS TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP ON IMPACT WRESTLING
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 10, 2014) – In a surprising twist, professional wrestler, TNA Superstar, fantasy sports fanatic and Animal Planet star "Showtime" Eric Young (twitter: @ShowtimeEY) tonight became the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion, defeating reigning champion Magnus during an explosive episode of IMPACT WRESTLING. Airing weekly on Thursday at 9/8c on Spike TV and viewed by millions in more than 120 countries around the globe, IMPACT viewers were treated to an explosive episode with the return of President Dixie Carter after she lost control of wrestling operations more than a month ago and a 10-man gauntlet match for the #1 Contender's spot resulting in Young's win. Demanding that he face Magnus in the ring the same night, Young captured the TNA World Heavyweight Championship after delivering the piledriver to the reining champ.
This is the first time the remarkably athletic adrenaline junkie Young, who often goes by "EY," has held the TNA World Heavyweight Championship belt. A hockey-loving native of Canada and current Nashville, Tenn. resident, Young, age 34, has been a stable of the TNA roster for more than a decade.
"This moment is 17 years in the making and a childhood dream realized," said Young. "Professionally, it doesn't get any better than becoming the TNA World Heavyweight Championship."
Young began his professional wrestling training after graduating from high school and quickly made his mark. He joined TNA in 2004 and went on to become a multiple time Tag Team Champion. Young is also the first and only male to hold the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship, winning with his now wife, ODB. Recently Young has been feuding with his former best friend, former lawyer turned Monster and Magnus business associate, Abyss.
A fan-favorite known for his antics, and charisma inside and outside of the squared circle, Young began hosting Animal Planet's hit series "Off The Hook: Extreme Catches" in 2012 and is preparing his return to the channel with a new program premiering in early summer.
#IMPACT365: After IMPACT went off the air - new champ Eric Young (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH426thSItc#ws)
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Above is video of new World Heavyweight Champion Eric Young speaking to fans after Thursday's Impact Wrestling went off the air.
- As noted, Christy Hemme is now a member of the TNA creative team. The decision was made by "Big" John Gaburick. The impression given was that her role will be more on costuming than wrestling angle booking. She's supposed to work with everyone to improve the look of their ring outfits and costumes, and will also have creative input.
- TNA will tape two pay-per-view events today from Orlando. The first taping begins at 1pm and will have the World Cup theme to it. The second taping begins at 7pm and will be the X Division Xtravaganza show. Stay tuned later for full spoilers.
LOL
"Let's put a chick in Creative."
"Brilliant, what will her role be?"
"Clothes."
"Brilliant!"
I have nothing against EY but him winning the title out of nowhere is exactly what TNA doesn't need. They did the same with Sabin. Build a star properly you fools!
Quote from: Dorling on April 12, 2014, 06:17:41 PM
I have nothing against EY but him winning the title out of nowhere is exactly what TNA doesn't need. They did the same with Sabin. Build a star properly you fools!
TNA..build.. you do realize who you are talking about here, right?
This weeks Impact drew a 1.02 up from the 0.98 the show drew last week.
How much you want to bet Dixie Carter is thinking(Dixie..Thinking, I know just work with me here) to herself that the bump in ratings was thanks to her returning to the show..
TNA executive "Big" John Gaburick announced on Twitter that TNA has signed James Storm to a multi-year deal. He wrote:
Quote"He has been in TNA since day one. Proud to announce the signing of @Cowboy_J_Storm to a multi-year deal!"
Slap in the face to AJ, Kaz, Daniels...
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Quote from: Mike Powers on April 12, 2014, 09:00:08 PM
Slap in the face to AJ, Kaz, Daniels...
Ugh, hardly... no doubt they're negotiating with kaz and Daniels, and just because Storm agreed to his contract is hardly anything to the others. That was just looking for something to pick on.
Quote from: Fnord on April 12, 2014, 10:45:32 PM
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TNA...where originality goes to die.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on April 12, 2014, 10:46:39 PM
Ugh, hardly... no doubt they're negotiating with kaz and Daniels, and just because Storm agreed to his contract is hardly anything to the others. That was just looking for something to pick on.
7 less Storm signed a low ball contract, his value was equal to the other 3 mentioned. TNA signing him, and not the others, while singing about how he was there from the start.....seems shitty to me.
Quote from: Fnord on April 12, 2014, 10:45:32 PM
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Could be wrong, but Joseph Park came before Corporate Kane. I know that's just one example, but still.
Source: PWInsider
It was reported this past week by PWInsider and The Wrestling Observer that Samoa Joe was out of action with a concussion that he suffered at a recent TNA live event in Nebraska. Joe says those reports are incorrect. He tweeted:
Quote"Not injured please don't make up news if you don't have actual facts."
PWInsider reports that Joe has taken time off to deal with a personal situation.
Source: PWInsider Elite
Another TNA veteran has left the company. Chris Sabin's contract has expired and his last official date with the company was Saturday's One Night Only pay-per-view tapings.
TNA did make Sabin an offer but similar to the situation with AJ Styles, it was not an offer that he was happy with. Sabin is already reaching out to indie groups and taking bookings.
The next TNA veterans to leave may be Daniels and Kazarian.
Eric Young ...TNA world champion
Mind blown
Quote from: Black Death on April 13, 2014, 05:36:49 PM
Eric Young ...TNA world champion
Mind blown
Its the TAB Clear version of Daniel Bryan's storyline...in 90 minutes. Including a Virgin Cola Royal Rumble...
#mfxpodcast #wolfieapproved #webringthefunny
Quote from: Ian "Wolfie" Trumps on April 13, 2014, 06:14:45 PM
Its the TAB Clear version of Daniel Bryan's storyline...in 90 minutes. Including a Virgin Cola Royal Rumble...
#mfxpodcast #wolfieapproved #webringthefunny
I would of compared it more to the Asylum films version of Daniel Bryan's storyline. Actually that really can sum up TNA in general, the Asylum films of pro-wrestling. Asylum films for those who don't know them they are this company known for making these blatant horrid cheap direct to video knock-offs of hollywood films such as Transmorphers(Transformers), the 18 year old Virgin(40 year old Virgin), The Da Vinci Treasure(The Da Vinci code), the Day the Earth Stopped(The day the earth stood still),Paranormal Entity(Paranormal Activity),Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies(Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter) and Snakes on a train(Snakes on a plane) to name a few
Source: PWInsider
- The Tennessean has a new article up looking at Jeff Jarrett and his Global Force Wrestling promotion. The article notes that Jarrett is the largest TNA shareholder, next to Panda Energy, but doesn't believe it's a conflict of interest to launch GFW. A TNA spokeswoman confirmed Jarrett is still a shareholder but would not comment on GFW.
- The internal reaction to Eric Young winning the TNA World Heavyweight Title is that people are happy for him because he's a hard worker but there's a negative feeling overall.
- TNA announced on their social media page that more contract renewals will be announced soon.
- Kurt Angle tweeted the following about rumors this weekend:
Quote"Rumors. They haunt U and U can't do anything about them, except to prove them wrong. #RiseAboveIt"
TNAInsider.com reports that former WWE NXT talent Kenneth Cameron, real name Tom Latimer, wrestled a dark match against local Florida independent wrestler Aaron Solo during this past Saturday's TNA One Night Only: Xtravaganza pay per view event.
Latimer joined WWE's NXT brand back in 2010 and was part of the Ascension faction. He was released in 2012 following his arrest for disorderly intoxication and battery of a police officer.
Latimer was pretty good if I recall?
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on April 14, 2014, 02:50:40 PM
Latimer was pretty good if I recall?
You'd have to ask the police officer.
Quote from: Drama Queen on April 14, 2014, 04:26:01 PM
You'd have to ask the police officer.
Gave me a good chuckle :P
Seriously though, if he's who I am thinking of, he was pretty talented yeah?
The more I think about the EY title change, the more it makes sense. This is generally one of the best ratings weeks in wrestling, so by putting on a show like TNA did with a title change to an underdog people can support, it will make people want to watch. They were already on a wrestling high after DB's win, so setting up the title match for that night was actually very smart on TNA's behalf.
Obviously people like us (IWC) get annoyed about TNA taking a shortcut and riding the E's momentum, but for the average wrestling fan, they'd get a chance to relive two massive underdog title wins in one week.
TNA was watched by roughly 300 000 more people this week than last, so giving 300 000 fresh faces a champion to invest in like DB is part gambit, part intelligent booking- ESPECIALLY when they're needing to renew their T.V contract. They want to boost ratings as best as they can, and putting the title on a guy people can back during the busy wrestling week could pay off nicely. Well, I hope it does for their sake.
The DB title win came after months of build up and a natural, organic ground swell of fan support - which forced WWE to change course and do something they hadn't planned.
The EY title win is like when CM Punk did his pipebomb promo back in 2011 and TNA started pushing their old shows with him on them. It's riding coat tails and trying to cash in on something more successful than yourself, which is fine and tons of companies and other products do it. They're second rate companies and products because they have to cash in on someone elses success but that's what they choose to do. Like those high street burger bars that try to look like McDonalds or Burger King. They just come off as imitations of the original but if they make some money or garner some extra interest, then it works...for them at their level. It won't ever take them much above where they currently are, but for a short term boost it may work.
As always with TNA, the real test of if this works or not will be in the follow up. And if Cops isn't on before IMPACT because that lead in show has been the reason for any time IMPACT has a boost in numbers during the past few months. Every time Cops is on before IMPACT they get at least 200,000 more people watching.
You're right to say this is the biggest week in wrestling and TNA should try to get some attention off it. This just seems so out of left field and so obviously trying to play in to something WWE did, that it feels cheap to me. TNA were crazy not to be in New Orleans last weekend and try to get some new fans that way - but they've gone this route and I guess that's what they feel will work.
Time will tell but I'd be stunned if Magnus didn't win the Title back at the next PPV, or very shortly after that. I can't see them building the company around Eric Young - mainly because he's got a sweet gig with his fishing show and has gone off for months at a time to film that.
I can see where TNA fans are coming from with all this. I just can't agree with any of the positive sentiments and feelings towards it. Just feels so forced and tribute-band like.
Good luck to EY though, he's fun to watch in the ring and will no doubt do the best he can with his new position in the company.
Quote from: Duckman on April 15, 2014, 03:56:39 AM
The DB title win came after months of build up and a natural, organic ground swell of fan support - which forced WWE to change course and do something they hadn't planned.
The EY title win is like when CM Punk did his pipebomb promo back in 2011 and TNA started pushing their old shows with him on them. It's riding coat tails and trying to cash in on something more successful than yourself, which is fine and tons of companies and other products do it. They're second rate companies and products because they have to cash in on someone elses success but that's what they choose to do. Like those high street burger bars that try to look like McDonalds or Burger King. They just come off as imitations of the original but if they make some money or garner some extra interest, then it works...for them at their level. It won't ever take them much above where they currently are, but for a short term boost it may work.
As always with TNA, the real test of if this works or not will be in the follow up. And if Cops isn't on before IMPACT because that lead in show has been the reason for any time IMPACT has a boost in numbers during the past few months. Every time Cops is on before IMPACT they get at least 200,000 more people watching.
You're right to say this is the biggest week in wrestling and TNA should try to get some attention off it. This just seems so out of left field and so obviously trying to play in to something WWE did, that it feels cheap to me. TNA were crazy not to be in New Orleans last weekend and try to get some new fans that way - but they've gone this route and I guess that's what they feel will work.
Time will tell but I'd be stunned if Magnus didn't win the Title back at the next PPV, or very shortly after that. I can't see them building the company around Eric Young - mainly because he's got a sweet gig with his fishing show and has gone off for months at a time to film that.
I can see where TNA fans are coming from with all this. I just can't agree with any of the positive sentiments and feelings towards it. Just feels so forced and tribute-band like.
Good luck to EY though, he's fun to watch in the ring and will no doubt do the best he can with his new position in the company.
This is why I love your posts Sam. You don't come out and say 'TNA is shit' without bringing up valid points to support your statement. +1 to you
I agree about the sentiment part, and from what I read in the spoilers it looks like they're going the fighting champ as good as everyone route. Still very DB, but it's hard to judge from reading spoilers. Looking forward to both Raw and IMPACT this week!!
Cheers buddy! Always good to be able to have a healthy debate about this kind of stuff without it breaking down into slanging matches or bullshit comments!
Long may that continue.
Cheers.
Quote from: Duckman on April 15, 2014, 07:13:29 AM
Cheers buddy! Always good to be able to have a healthy debate about this kind of stuff without it breaking down into slanging matches or bullshit comments!
Long may that continue.
Cheers.
Debate? I thought you admitted you were wrong. TNA FO LYF!
Me? Wrong? You must have me confused with someone else! :P
Source: PWInsider
- Samoa Joe is being advertised to return to action at this weekend's TNA live events in the Carolinas.
- Tommy Dreamer was working as an agent at TNA's TV and pay-per-view tapings this past weekend.
- TNA's "Big" John Gaburick has announced that Gunner just signed a multi-year deal with the company.
- TNA heavily promoting the return of Low Ki on their website and social media may be a sign that they're close to signing him to a deal.
- TNA Executive Vice President "Big" John Gaburick announced today that Robbie E has signed a new multi-year deal with TNA. In recent days, Gaburick announced new multi-year deals with Gunner and James Storm.
QuoteTNA WRESTLING: SACRIFICE
Wednesday 30th April
ONE NIGHT ONLY: JOKER'S WILD 2
Wednesday 14th May
TNA WRESTLING: SLAMMIVERSARY
Wednesday 18th June
ONE NIGHT ONLY: GLOBAL IMPACT JAPAN
Wednesday 9th July
ONE NIGHT ONLY: X DIVISION XTRAVAGANZA
Wednesday 6th August
ONE NIGHT ONLY: WORLD CUP OF WRESTLING
Wednesday 10th September
TNA WRESTLING: BOUND FOR GLORY
Wednesday 22nd October
ONE NIGHT ONLY: KNOCKOUTS KNOCKDOWN
Wednesday 12th November
ONE NIGHT ONLY: VICTORY ROAD
Wednesday 10th December
That's for viewing in the UK according to The Challange. Since Sacrifice is on Sunday here in the US 3 days before the 30th, I'd assume that these dates would be somewhat close for US. Here in the US the One Night Only PPVs are usually on Fridays.
When I see "Sacrifice," I think of this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFoC3TR5rzI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFoC3TR5rzI)
Quote from: Alex Smiley on April 15, 2014, 07:55:15 PM
When I see "Sacrifice," I think of this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFoC3TR5rzI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFoC3TR5rzI)
that was almost as good as this one:
Scott Steiner: "Fat Asses" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fe92m7nF7s#)
Below is the updated card for TNA's April 27th Sacrifice pay-per-view from Orlando:
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne
Tables Match
Bully Ray vs. Bobby Roode
I Quit Match
Gunner vs. James Storm
Quote from: Fnord on April 16, 2014, 02:05:49 PM
Below is the updated card for TNA's April 27th Sacrifice pay-per-view from Orlando:
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne
Tables Match
Bully Ray vs. Bobby Roode
I Quit Match
Gunner vs. James Storm
Add either Abyss vs. Magnus or Magnus vs. EY and it's a pretty solid looking card.
I'm hoping this is the end of Gunner vs. Storm though, although I've loved their matches.
is this just me, or has James Storm become the spitting image of Matt Hardy lately?
Quote from: jagilki on April 17, 2014, 02:55:49 AM
is this just me, or has James Storm become the spitting image of Matt Hardy lately?
Lol I thought that to since he put his tights on.
If Storm drops a bit of weight he'll stop looking so much like Matt Hardy. Which is something he should do asap because who wants to look like Matt Hardy?
Fair play to Storm and Gunner, when they do have a match it's probably the best stuff on the show. They've got a great intensity about them and Storm has really helped Gunner improve in the ring over the past few months.
You're right though, it's time for the feud to end and both guys move on to other things.
Same with Bully and Roode. Let's get two of the most talented guys in the company away from Dixie Carter and back into the World Title scene. In fact, let's just get Dixie off screen for good and concentrate on wrestling instead of her struggles with MVP. She lost at Lockdown and that should have been the end of her.
It' one of my few legit complaints of TNA (discarding my more jokey complaints). They do feuds to DEATH. The just keep them going and going and going, past the point of giving a fuck about them.
The Opening To Tonight's IMPACT - The Era Of Eric Young begins (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgLvcaMruG0#ws)
- Above is the opening video for tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling.
- Tonight's episode of Impact Wrestling will feature Willow vs. Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud in a handicap match, The Wolves vs. BroMans for the titles, an open challenge table match from Bobby Roode, Velvet Sky vs. Madison Rayne in a street fight, Tigre Uno vs. Sanada and more.
- TNA has added an alumni roster to their website. Several stars such as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Rob Van Dam, Mick Foley, Sting, Mickie James, Brooke Hogan, AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall are featured. It's worth noting some former stars are missing such as Christian, R-Truth, Konnan, Scott Steiner, Consequences Creed and others.
#IMPACT365: Spud is called to Dixie Carter's office to discuss his future with TNA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0usz7kFFhwk#ws)
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Rockstar Spud has also signed a new deal with TNA. He's featured in the video above with Dixie Carter.
- It's said that Austin Aries hasn't been used much lately because he's in the company doghouse. He had a blow-up at the recent set of TV tapings and TNA pretty much iced him.
- TNA is planning on Low Ki working live events and future TV tapings. MVP is said to be a big proponent of Low Ki coming in.
Wrestler on Criticism Over Working at Walmart
http://nodq.com/tna/399766973.shtml (http://nodq.com/tna/399766973.shtml)
QuoteIt was reported by The Wrestling Observer Newsletter this week that former TNA star Jesse Neal is now working the night shift at Walmart in Orlando. Once the news got out, Neal wrote the following on Twitter:
"It's funny how ppl make fun about real jobs and wrestlers we r human too and I have a family to provide for. So YES I man up and provide/"
"The biggest joke of all is I get paid way more at Walmart then I ever did in TNA and on time. #whatawasteoftime #PrintThat"
"I started wrestling to live a dream/make money/tell stories/learn as much as I can to give back to the people. Which I was as a kid."
"Don't think that this is bitterness or pissed I'm not on their show anymore. Cuz remember I left them they didn't leave me. #truth"
"I'm still wrestling an loving it Having more fun then I've ever had There's a lot of lies going around its just time ppl heard the #truth"
Quote from: GM Franchise on April 17, 2014, 04:05:38 PM
Wrestler on Criticism Over Working at Walmart
http://nodq.com/tna/399766973.shtml (http://nodq.com/tna/399766973.shtml)
I love bitter people. A P.P.A deal where you don't wrestle is always going to earn less than a full time job lol. Guy needs to get over himself.
Source: PWInsider
- Last night's episode of TNA Impact Wrestling did not make the list of top 100 shows on cable for the adult 18-49 demographic. The three episodes of Cops on Spike TV leading into Impact did make the list. This is especially not a good sign because TNA had no significant sports competition on cable last night.
- The door is said to be open for a TNA return for Daniels and Kazarian at some point down the line.
- Taryn Terrell is scheduled to return to soon. She gave birth to her first child just over six weeks ago and has been working out the whole time.
Opening seg: fuck Dixie Carter.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on April 20, 2014, 04:53:17 AM
Opening seg: fuck Dixie Carter.
well the ratings would go up ... but they could only do it once
it would be one hell of a segment ;D
I will say this- if at sacrifice Dixie takes a table bump it'll be the best moment in TNA history.
Quote from: Black Death on April 20, 2014, 03:35:31 PM
well the ratings would go up ... but they could only do it once
it would be one hell of a segment ;D
Take your broccoli man. TAKE IT!!
(http://i.imgur.com/R2bWpCL.jpg)
Has she lost her mind?
#Yes
She's a moron. No heat from this, just moronic.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on April 22, 2014, 07:16:08 PM
She's a moron. No heat from this, just moronic.
Agreed, someone needs to keep her away from twitter and probably TNA(along with a few others like their head of creative) in general which if the rumour of what happened when Toby Keith was reported to have sat down with Bob Carter to buy the company isn't going to happen. Since it seems Bob wants to keep his princess happy even if it means costing him money.
It's things like that, that turn me off TNA really. I want to like it, I even supported it in the past but good lord more and more it feels like it's managed by a pack of lobotomized chimps that can show us that they can manage to come up with good ideas but then bury it under a mountain of bad ones. It's depressing to see them constantly have this potential to produce a good product but squander it again and again. It feels to me at least like watching a very sick animal, it tries to get it self up but only to constantly fail again and again to the point where you hope it will finally either get back on it's feet or it's put out of it's misery. I honestly am hoping for the former but more then likely we are going to see the latter.
Longtime TNA star Christopher Daniels noted on Twitter today that he is officially a free agent. He wrote:
"I became a free agent & a published comic book writer on the same day!"
Quote from: Fnord on April 24, 2014, 12:01:11 AM
Longtime TNA star Christopher Daniels noted on Twitter today that he is officially a free agent. He wrote:
"I became a free agent & a published comic book writer on the same day!"
Looks like Kaz may be staying with TNA
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Chris Sabin's TNA contract doesn't officially expire for a few more weeks but word is that he won't be re-signed and his last booking was the One Night Only pay-per-view tapings two weeks ago.
- TNA had stronger than usual attendance for last weekend's shows in the Carolinas. The live event on April 17th in Florence, SC drew 1,000 fans. The April 18th live event in Concord, NC drew 1,000 fans and the April 19th show in Winston Salem, NC drew 900 fans.
- As noted before that Tom Latimer, formerly known as Kenneth Cameron in WWE NXT, worked a tryout match with TNA recently. Latimer was either offered a TNA deal or is under the impression that he will be getting one. Latimer is actually married to NXT Diva Charlotte, Ric Flair's daughter.
Watching king of the Mountain 2006. I miss Abyss circa 2006. He was so good with James Mitchell. Slamiversary was the first time I'd ever seen TNA. I really do miss the old days of TNA.
I used to mark out so hard for Abyss. He and Sting were money.
A handicap match for the TNA Tag Team Titles with BroMans and Zema Ion defending against The Wolves has been added to TNA's Sacrifice pay-per-view. Below is the final card for Sunday:
World Heavyweight Title Match
Magnus vs. Eric Young
X Division Title Match
Tigre Uno vs. Sanada
Knockouts Title Match
Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne
Tag Team Title Handicap Match
Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards vs. Robbie E, Jessie Godderz & Zema Ion
Tables Match
Bully Ray vs. Bobby Roode
I Quit Match
Gunner vs. James Storm
Committed Match
Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. Anderson
Willow and Kurt Angle vs. Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud
Impact did a 1.09 in the ratings last night which is up from the 0.85/0.86 it did last week
I'm starting to notice that it seems that Impact's ratings have been dropping to .90's and lower one week and bouncing back to the 1.0 range the next week only for them to drop again the following week and then bounce back up. Even weirder is last week Impact didn't have any competition but dropped to what is probably the lowest ratings it had since they tried the move to Mondays which dropped to 0.5 before moving back to thursdays. Yet this week they had competition in the form of both the Stanley cup and NBA play offs..
Just thought that it was weird that the week they should have lower ratings they do there typical 1.0 and when they are going against nothing they draw a more lower rating.
correction impact drew a 0.85,
Quote from: Chris Stern on April 25, 2014, 05:01:35 PM
Impact did a 1.09 in the ratings last night which is up from the 0.85/0.86 it did last week
I'm starting to notice that it seems that Impact's ratings have been dropping to .90's and lower one week and bouncing back to the 1.0 range the next week only for them to drop again the following week and then bounce back up. Even weirder is last week Impact didn't have any competition but dropped to what is probably the lowest ratings it had since they tried the move to Mondays which dropped to 0.5 before moving back to thursdays. Yet this week they had competition in the form of both the Stanley cup and NBA play offs..
Just thought that it was weird that the week they should have lower ratings they do there typical 1.0 and when they are going against nothing they draw a more lower rating.
TNA have sat around the same mark for so so long.i can't see their ratings going up or down drastically. They're destined for mediocrity lol
Watching this weeks show this is why its now a struggle for MFX:
1. The opening segment between Magnus and Abyss. I am sorry, but this whole 'whos employed by who' shit is so old. I am sure there is some sort of pool backstage between Bobby Roode, Bully Ray, Kurt Angle, Austin Aries and Abyss on how many character turns they can do in a year. If they are lucky Velvet Sky, Gail Kim and Madison Rayne can get in on this as well. It is simply ridiculous. The booking of Magnus in all of this bollocks with his title run has gone down the shitter and for what reason...as far as I can tell leaching off bearded underdogs getting their moment in the sun. Magnus needs to win that title back at Sacrifice and fuck this dumbass storyline off. Nobody cares about Magnus vs EY or Magnus vs Abyss.
2. The entire Sam Shaw gimmick. I had major hopes for this gimmick when they did some really nice cross promotional stuff with Impact365 or whatever its called, but then they jumped the shark. The subtle dexterish or americanpsychoish movements of Shaw were fine, but then they went straight into a camera filming his underground wank dungeon of Christie Hemme. MFX had the debate on whether Hemme would mention it, and to her credit she is not oblivious to what everyone else sees on TV. However, there was simply no need to do this at all. The subtle gimmick of Shaw was working real nice, TNA then inserted him in a feud with Mr. Anderson one of the most annoying wrestlers to ever be born of a turnbuckle and they are having a 'Committed' match or whatever it is. This weeks Impact saw Anderson confront Sam Shaw's mum who spent most the segment looking like she wanted to bone Anderson before it was revealed there was a secret basement bedroom of Shaw's in her house that was decked out like a kids room. The cameraman escaped the scary house...but Anderson got trapped there in the basement of serial masturbation 2. It's just a total bollocks feud where a young talent like Shaw will not ever benefit from.
3. The adventures of Knux and his travelling circus family...I can just see this playing out totally shit as well.
4. Kurt Angle vs EC3, Bobby Roode vs Bully Ray, Wolves vs BroMans and Storm vs fucking Gunner have been going on forever as feuds...and it just feels like they will NEVER end. Specifically the general shit way the Wolves have been booked since turning up or the never ending war between Gunner and Storm which seems to have raged since January...if not before. END THAT FEUD!
5. MVP this whole thing is just not working for me now. At all...in fact it just comes across as lame.
6. WILLOW! Do not get me started on this!
What annoys me is TNA has had some talented guys coming through the ranks. Rockstar Spud is a Godsend to this company, EC3 is growing on me and his interactions with Spud are brilliant, even if it is a ripoff of Ian Credible and Daniel P. Orchard (GIMMICK INFRINGEMENT!).
They also have some real talented in ring workers I would leverage that the TNA top 20 stars are better in ring workers than the WWE top 20 stars. However, this just hasn't been showcased recently. You have someone in Bobby Lashley who despite having the most random tron video ever...is being wasted. For me Lashley vs Angle would be an absolute money feud.
As a man who has been on the TNA supportive sidelines for a long time, this show is becoming a chore to watch. A real chore...
Just going back to the rating issue. From ProWrestling.net:
The first hour of the show produced a 0.985 rating. The second hour fell to a 0.775. The final quarter-hour of the show, which included a pair of commercial breaks, was a 0.69. That's right, the final 15 minutes of a pay-per-view go-home show drew a 0.69 rating.
This show was painful to watch for the most part. Had some terrible finishes, a bored crowd and some really bad segments. The Sam Shaw character is dead for all intents and purposes now. Even if he wins the PPV match. What was one of the bright points of IMPACT has turned into the usual bad comedy, with the heel looking like a fucking dork.
Damn shame where this company is going creatively. And it has Russo's finger prints all over it. Especially the rapidly shifting characters from heel to face (until everyone is a nice shade of grey and no one cares about them), the over use of gimmick matches (last week we had a street fight, tables match and Monsters Ball on all the same show), the terrible finishes that kill the crowd and all the women in the company being portrayed as total bitches - even the babyface champion.
I'm sure someone will find some good in all this, but I sure as fuck couldn't.
Crowd was sleeping most of the night from what I've heard. Anybody watch it?
Be honest forget they even had a show
I'll have to watch it for MFX, but I couldn't find a torrent for it before I left for work this morning.
Will hopefully catch it tonight - but the results I've read make it come across as a missable show, with a terrible crowd and [spoiler]Dixie Carter won the tables match between Roode and Bully - seriously, they even played her music after the match...unreal.[/spoiler]
It's going to be a true sacrifice to watch this - see what I did there?!
Quote from: Duckman on April 28, 2014, 07:41:34 AM
I'll have to watch it for MFX, but I couldn't find a torrent for it before I left for work this morning.
Will hopefully catch it tonight - but the results I've read make it come across as a missable show, with a terrible crowd and [spoiler]Dixie Carter won the tables match between Roode and Bully - seriously, they even played her music after the match...unreal.[/spoiler]
It's going to be a true sacrifice to watch this - see what I did there?!
Yeah I did, haven't seen the PPV myself but after reading the results I can't help but think TNA is just giving up at this point because their ratings are in the crapper and I don't doubt that Spike isn't going to drop them if this trend continues. Since if I recall Spike helped TNA financially and renewed them with the condition that they net 2 million viewers which obviously isn't going to happen unless TNA finally pulls their heads out of their asses(highly unlikely). Sure Spike as a network isn't doing great, their shows don't pull great numbers but when you have sunk money into a product you expect to see results, you don't get said results then you usually cut the product lose unless your Microsoft during the Bill Gates era.
In short unless TNA takes the right steps in fixing their product such as restructuring their creative team, putting someone who has a clue about wrestling at the helm of the promotion, and so on they are screwed as Spike will drop the show like a bad habit and when that happens TNA will be done because where else do they have to go?
I know some really diluted TNA fanatics are clinging to some notion that if Spike drops TNA that they can be picked up on another Network like the ones reported to be courting WWE such as AMC, Disney, Time Warner/Turner, ect. but that is just silly since I doubt that they are going to pick up a show that has been dropping in the ratings like it has and the company producing it is (according to Heyman during his second interview on Austin's Podcast) around 70 million in the hole, maybe less, maybe more by this point we don't know for sure outside of that they have got to be operating in the red(i.e. losing loads of money). Unless said network or company owning the network decide to purchase TNA and run it themselves which if that ever turns out to be the case then I rather see it just die out right since it would end up being a case of the cure being worse then the disease. Because alot of these companies are operated by "lifelong" CEO's and other lifetime business types who often are put into their positions not because they actually have a clue on how to run that kind of business but because they have experience being a CEO or a executive.
What I mean is most of the CEO's and Executives and such put in charge of various companies logically have no reason to be put in charge, for example the current CEO as well as the current president of Activision have no experience what so ever with video games or running a video game company they were only appointed to those positions because they are lifelong business guys who the share holders feel more comfortable because they were a President or CEO elsewhere and so obviously because they were in those positions or similar ones in a completely different company that makes it's money in a completely unrelated product/field they are the best choice then someone who has never been in charge that knows the fields the company is in. Seriously it's not about who would be the best guy for the position but rather who is the best business guy we can put in there, it basically what the WWE share holders want done to WWE as they feel Steph and Paul aren't capable enough to run the company since they never ran a company, despite Steph and Paul having been groomed by Vince for years and in Steph's case she's been in the business since she was a kid and both would have a better idea on how to run a wrestling based company then someone who was the CEO in some other company.
So in short if TNA is finally dropped by Spike/Viacom and by some "miracle" TNA is given a new home elsewhere under the condition that it is owned and operated by the company who owns the network it will be airing on, it is going to be even worse then it is now(if that is possible) or at best it will more then likely be better but still crap.
Sorry for going off track there but anyway it's obvious TNA hasn't a clue how to salvage it's product, they try I will give them that but it seems for every one thing they try and fix they screw ten other things up along the way and I will be honestly shocked and surprised if Spike keeps TNA on their airwaves at least with the Carter Family in charge and Panda Energy owning it anyway.
My cable was having problems, but I was able to find a live stream that cut out half-way through but then I found another live stream that I was able to watch the rest for. It was pretty bad in whole.
[spoiler]I was glad the Wolves became the Tag Team Champions finally. They put on a good match, but they usually do so it wasn't a surprise.
The Anderson/Shaw match feels like they've been pushing this storyline forever, yet barely ever at the same time. What a waste of Shaw.
Just the fact that they had a Willow/Angle VS Ethan/Spud match that Ethan/Spud had the advantage for a while... But of course the good guys win the third match in a row.
Knux had a segment with his girlfriend/sister (I've heard both) about picking up "Crazy Steve" and "The Freak" to join them in TNA. Should be interesting to find out why The Oddities have entered the impact zone! lol I swear if ICP does their entrance theme....
The Sanada/Tigre Uno was a decent match but felt out of sorts with the rest of the PPV. It basically seemed like an intercontinental match (which is was Japan VS Mexico) shoved in the middle of this PPV. I really wish Kenny King would've somehow gotten involved, even if to get pushed back by the other two combined. A triple thread with Sanada/King/Uno would've been nice to watch.
I'm so tired of Storm VS Gunner. They had some interesting spots, but nothing really cool. The good guys win again as Gunner gets Storm to quit after getting a piece of glass and shoving it in Storm's forehead. Yep...
The Beautiful People of course did their usual cheat to win thing and we get our first heel win of the night!
Bully vs Roode in a tables match... in which I felt I watched a few Impacts ago. The ending had a referee bump (but I swear I didn't even see him get hit) which lasted forever. Bully put Roode through a table, but the referee was out. Dixie came dressed up like Spike Dudley and pushed Bully down through a table and the referee must've gotten up after and saw him. It was pretty bad.
The Magnus/EY match was decent and EY got a clean win in the middle of the ring after hitting a piledriver and elbow drop. It'll be interesting what they do with Magnus now. I expected Abyss somewhere, but nope.[/spoiler]
Overall it was bad, but not horrible. You can read the results here: http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0427/574551/tna-sacrifice-results/ (http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0427/574551/tna-sacrifice-results/)
Quote from: Fnord on April 28, 2014, 11:14:24 AMThe ending had a referee bump (but I swear I didn't even see him get hit)
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Quote from: jagilki on April 28, 2014, 06:27:03 PM
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That. Was. Awesome.
One of the worst PPVs I have ever seen in wrestling...
Quote from: Ian "Wolfie" Trumps on April 28, 2014, 06:37:14 PM
One of the worst PPVs I have ever seen in wrestling...
worse then WCW Uncensored 95 or ECW December to Dismember?
Worst PPV I've watched is still the WWA one from Las Vegas.
Quote from: jagilki on April 28, 2014, 10:39:22 PM
Worst PPV I've watched is still the WWA one from Las Vegas.
for me it was Heroes of wrestling
Heroes of Wrestling (1999) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPrCbd2x5bM#)
- Brittany vs. Angelina Love was taped for TNA Xplosion at last night's Impact Wrestling tapings.
- The name of Knux's new stable in TNA is The Menagerie.
- TNA has moved Christopher Daniels from their roster page to their alumni roster, confirming his departure. Kazarian is still on the roster but his contract expires in May.
Source: PWInsider Elite
Former WWE and TNA talent Low Ki is reportedly in the final stages of signing a new deal with TNA.
The deal will see him work for TNA as a wrestler in the X Division and as an agent for X Division matches. The hope is that Ki will improve that division.
Low Ki worked TNA's One Night Only: Xtravaganza pay-per-view tapings earlier this month and had a very successful night.
Current X-Division
Toyota Senada
Tiger 1
Spud
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Kenny King
Zema Ion
Manik
Maybe throw in...
Kazarian
Austin Aries
Eddie Edwards
Davey Richards
Manik is still in TNA? I haven't seen him on TV for months.
Anyway, time for relaunch 785 of the X-Division in TNA. Yay!
Better than their Tag division.
The Wolves.
Bro-Mans......
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- TNA has removed Chris Sabin from the roster page to the alumni page, confirming his departure from the company. The Menagerie has been added to the roster while Rob Terry and Knux's individual profiles have been removed. Newcomer Bram has also been added to the roster.
- TNA will tape more episodes of Impact Wrestling tonight from Orlando.
- Independent women's wrestler Mia Yim and Scarlett Bordeaux are reportedly booked for Saturday's TNA One Night Only Knockouts pay-per-view that tapes on Saturday.
TNA's Executive Vice President John Gaburick recently signed newcomer Bram to a multi-year deal with TNA. As noted, Bram is former WWE NXT star Kenneth Cameron and is married to NXT Diva Charlotte.
Bram has a new Twitter account at @BramTNA.
Recent TNA contract extensions include James Storm, Gunner, Robbie E, Rockstar Spud and now Bram.
Bram looks the goods. Heard he was pretty good in NXT as well. Anybody care to share?
NXT FCW Big E Langston vs. Kenneth Cameron WWE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozXEQa5pNOw#ws)
Bram as Kenneth Cameron in NXT above.
Coming out of this week's Impact Wrestling tapings, here's matches we know are scheduled for TNA's Slammiversary pay-per-view on June 15th.
Steel Cage Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Title
MVP vs. Eric Young
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Gail Kim vs. Angelina Love
Texas Death Match
Ethan Carter III vs. Bully Ray
James Storm vs. Mr. Anderson
Abyss and Willow vs. Bram and Magnus
The Storm vs. Anderson match is believed to have some sort of stipulation with it. Other matches suggested at the tapings but not confirmed yet include Kenny King vs. Austin Aries, Samoa Joe vs. Bobby Lashley and The Menagerie vs. BroMans.
- Current TNA X Division Champion Sanada wasn't announced for TNA's 2015 Maximum Impact tour of the UK because he won't be with the company at that time. Sanada, who debuted with TNA in March, is scheduled to leave this fall and return to Wrestle-1 in Japan with the idea that he will be their rising superstar after having success in the United States.
- After months of being off TV, TNA has decided not to renew the contract of Hernandez. His profile has been removed from their roster and added to the alumni section.
http://www.kayfabenews.com/eric-young-announces-needs-neck-surgery/ (http://www.kayfabenews.com/eric-young-announces-needs-neck-surgery/)
Damn, anybody want to trade? :/
Quote from: Drama Queen on May 13, 2014, 10:44:45 PM
http://www.kayfabenews.com/eric-young-announces-needs-neck-surgery/ (http://www.kayfabenews.com/eric-young-announces-needs-neck-surgery/)
Damn, anybody want to trade? :/
Give you Steen.
Read a report TNA is shopping their show around to other networks, looking for more money than they get from Spike.
Quote from: jagilki on May 13, 2014, 11:33:19 PM
Read a report TNA is shopping their show around to other networks, looking for more money than they get from Spike.
LOL more money can't ...stop...laughing
not sure how accurate, but who can let accuracy get int he way of LOLTNA?
QuoteTNA's Production Crew Reportedly Threatens to Walk Out During Last Week's Impact Tapings
By Marc Middleton
May 12, 2014 - 3:31:53 PM
- There were major concerns about money at this past week's set of TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando, specifically with the production crew.
People in production were upset about being behind on pay and it was said that if they weren't caught up on pay by a certain point, they were going to walk out in the middle of last week's sets of tapings.
These threats clearly made their way back to TNA management as checks were issued to people and everything cooled off. There was a 24-hour period where there was a lot of tension backstage. As noted earlier, money is tighter than ever right now for TNA.
Read more at www.lordsofpain.net/news/tna/TNA_s_Production_Crew_Reportedly_Threatens_to_Walk_Out_During_Last_Week_s_Impact_Tapings.html#BiC78LUOlTh1FIoo.99 (http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/tna/TNA_s_Production_Crew_Reportedly_Threatens_to_Walk_Out_During_Last_Week_s_Impact_Tapings.html#BiC78LUOlTh1FIoo.99)
I read that in WON this week and wasn't the least bit surprised, it just sounds true - even if it's not.
- It's said that a lot of TNA talents have contacted Ring of Honor and Jeff Jarrett due to nervousness that gets stronger each week that goes by without a new TNA TV deal announced.
Source: F4WOnline
TNA star MVP suffered a knee injury at the Preston City Wrestling event in the UK last night. The injury came during a tag match. MVP later categorized the injury as "popping his knee." He immediately limped to the back following the injury.
He was supposed to wrestle at another PCW event tonight but is on crutches. MVP cut a promo and said that he heard his knee pop and had went to the hospital for an x-ray. He said it was inconclusive and that he'd need an MRI done.
MVP is scheduled to face Eric Young for the TNA World Heavyweight Title in two weeks at Slammiversary.
- TNA's One Night Only: Global Impact pay-per-view that was taped a few months back in Japan will premiere on pay-per-view Friday, July 4th. It has a runtime of three hours.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
At last word there was no new contract signed between TNA and Spike TV but it's said that most likely a deal will be in place before the current deal expires in October. Official word from Spike representatives is that there is no TNA update.
Spike has had other wrestling groups pitch their programming but not Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett agreed not to work with Spike TV when he left TNA.
Knockouts Photo Shoot Video
A Sneak Peak of the 2015 Knockouts Calendar Photo shoot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz-bRRD9lnE#ws)
- You can check out a sneak peak of the 2015 Knockouts calendar photo shoot in the video above.
This Thursday's episode of TNA Impact Wrestling drew 993,000 viewers, down 8% from last week's 1,079,000. This is the lowest number since November 2013.
This week's show scored an 0.84 rating, down 6% from last week's 0.89 rating.
Below is the updated card for next Sunday's TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view from Dallas:
TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
MVP vs. Eric Young
Grudge Match
Bully Ray vs. Ethan Carter III
Marshall and Ross Von Erich vs. TBA
Samoa Joe vs. Bobby Lashley
Austin Aries vs. Kenny King
Willow vs. Magnus
Mr. Anderson vs. James Storm
TNA Event At Minor League Baseball Stadium Draws Less Than 300 Fans, Photos Of The Crowd
Read more at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0607/576779/tna-event-at-minor-league-baseball-stadium-draws-less-than-300/#4JFCMO4licKpSiAX.99 (http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0607/576779/tna-event-at-minor-league-baseball-stadium-draws-less-than-300/#4JFCMO4licKpSiAX.99)
http://wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0607/576779/tna-event-at-minor-league-baseball-stadium-draws-less-than-300/ (http://wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0607/576779/tna-event-at-minor-league-baseball-stadium-draws-less-than-300/)
QuoteWe've heard anywhere between 100 and 300 fans attended Friday night's TNA live event in Bowie, Maryland at Prince George's Stadium. One fan noted that Bowie's local minor league baseball team, the Bowie Baysox, drew 3,141 fans at their most recent home game.
Gunner tweeted the following about the event:
"Thank you Bowie Maryland for the amazing crowd, tribute to Dday troops and birthday wishes. @IMPACTWRESTLING fans rule"
Below are several photos of the crowd from Twitter:
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Read more at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0607/576779/tna-event-at-minor-league-baseball-stadium-draws-less-than-300/#4JFCMO4licKpSiAX.99 (http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0607/576779/tna-event-at-minor-league-baseball-stadium-draws-less-than-300/#4JFCMO4licKpSiAX.99)
- Low Ki is still scheduled to return to TNA soon. Ki had told indie promoters that he was retiring several months back but is indeed making a return. It's said that Mexico's AAA promotion is also trying to sign him for their upcoming shows in the United States.
It's gotten so bad this topic got unpinned, and lost the official JDM endorsement.
Quote from: Mike Powers on June 07, 2014, 05:09:10 PM
It's gotten so bad this topic got unpinned, and lost the official JDM endorsement.
That's my bad. I saw I was posting the most lately and thought it didn't need to be stickied... IF JDM sees this, I might get a spanking!
Quote from: Fnord on June 07, 2014, 05:30:22 PM
I might get a spanking!
Now you're trying to make mIdas jelous?
Keeping it stickied. Only coz you're still dating Midas after you professed your love for me >:(
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on June 07, 2014, 07:40:22 PM
Keeping it stickied. Only coz you're still dating Midas after you professed your love for me >:(
I won't argue with you. Just seems like it doesn't need to be stickied. because not that many people post here or would go looking for this thread. But if it makes you feel special...
NOAH 07.09.2013 - Ross & Marshall von Erich vs Taiji Ishimori & Yoshinari Ogawa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iWk7WfkVAg#ws)
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Ross and Marshall Von Erich from the legendary Von Erich family will be in tag team action at Sunday's TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view. WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich, their father, will be there to watch. Ross and Marshall have wrestled in the past for Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan but it's been a while since they were there.
It's said in Japan that they aren't bad kids but they didn't have a future in pro wrestling.
Word is that their appearance for TNA this weekend is a one time deal to help with publicity in the Dallas area, where the Von Erich name was huge.
The way this shit pile of a wrestling promotion are going, we won't need to update it much longer, let alone keep it pinned. That last episode of IMPACT is the worst 'wrestling' show I've ever seen. It was like a TV show about promos, with some pointless, heatless pretending fighting thrown in every now and again. Just the worst.
Actually now I think about it, does this topic actually need to be pinned? All the other update threads aren't.
Well it used to be the only update topic, and that's why it was pinned in the first place. Then Fnord got hacked by a spambot and the rest is history.
Damn spam bots! I'm just wondering why we don't pin all the update threads, or maybe make a board for them to keep them in order. Fnord, JDM, what do you lads think?
Not a massive issue really, I'm just in a bit of a spring cleaning mood when it comes to the boards.
I unpinned this one because I didn't see a reason for them to be pinned, especially since I'm the majority of the posts in most of them recently. I don't think they deserve their own mini-board either.
I just made a "TNA ship is sinking joke"....didn't think it'd become a thing, lol.
I feel so bad for EY now, he's going to get stripped of the TNA title.
I'm with Fnord on this, I can't see any reason why this thread is pinned and the other update threads aren't. So I'm unpinning it.
Cheers,
Duckman
Not that it matters either way, but if one were to make any argument for it, I'd say "tradition". Same for returning "JDM" to the title of the thread somehow.
Noted Jag, but I'd prefer to either have them all pinned, or none. Given no one really cares, we'll just unpin them all. If JDM wants his name back in the thread title we can do that - although Fnord's should probably be in there given he does all the updates.
Quote from: Duckman on June 10, 2014, 07:22:52 AM
Noted Jag, but I'd prefer to either have them all pinned, or none. Given no one really cares, we'll just unpin them all. If JDM wants his name back in the thread title we can do that - although Fnord's should probably be in there given he does all the updates.
Zero fucks given. lol
Thought so! You know we all love you more than TNA anyway dude! :D
Zero Fucks Given is also the name of Taz' new biography detailing his color commentating philosophy.
With the sub headng (What Do I Know Mike?)
I love how much Taz has checked out of TNA these days. Guy was singing away during a match the other week, just singing for no reason other than it passed some time and amused him.
Bahah, yeah TNA caused an already dull commentator to be less entertaining than a bag of spuds. Lol.
Aaaaand to ruin the thread. Some actual TNA News/Updates.
QuoteTNA TO ANNOUNCE NEW HALL OF FAMER THIS SUNDAY
by Mike Johnson @ 9:36 PM on 6/10/2014
TNA announced this evening that Kurt Angle will be in attendance at Slammiversary to announce the third member of the TNA Hall of Fame.
Sting and Angle are the current members of Hall.
Aaaaand some shit about Tommy Dreamer and his Promotion and Bully Ray....
QuoteTommy Dreamer, Devon and Abyss came to the ring. Dreamer thanked everyone for the support and said he is a wrestling fan too. He said this isn't for the DVD but for everyone here. He said that he's the original Paul Heyman guy and Paul always said never lie to the audience. He said he's going to tell the truth.
Dreamer announced a nationally syndicated TV show will be shooting tonight. He said for legal reasons he can't say what it is, but when it happens, you will know and react to it. He said they are taking little steps like what happened last time and the coverage Bully Ray brought them last time and this is another step.
Dreamer said that with the good news, there is bad news. He said someone is missing from this ring. Someone yelled, "F**** you Dixie." Dreamer said he got a call last night at 11:30 PM that Bully was pulled to go to some Spike show per Dixie's orders. Dreamer said that Dixie is a mark for Twitter so feel free to tweet her and let her know how you feel. The fans chanted, "F**** that b****."
Dreamer said that Bully wanted to pass on that if you are going to any TNA shows coming up in PA or NY and bring your HOH ticket, Bully will meet up for a photo or autograph. He said that's not for TNA, but for HOH fans.
QuoteHOUSE OF HARDCORE & TNA: WHAT'S GOING ON AND MORE HOH WEEKEND NOTES
by Mike Johnson @ 1:21 PM on 6/8/2014
For those who have asked whether the House of Hardcore announcement that Bully Ray was pulled was chapter one of some sort of inter-promotional angle, that is not the case. Tommy Dreamer was informed that Bully Ray had been pulled from the weekend at the last minute. Since Ray was working the shows as part of the deal where Dreamer's HOH helped TNA fill the house when they ran a One Night Only taping in Poughkeepsie, obviously he wasn't thrilled about having to change a main event that had been advertised for some time. When Dreamer cut the promo on Friday about Dixie Carter, he specifically noted it was not part of the show and was only for the live fans in attendance. Obviously he was making Carter and TNA the heels in an attempt to pop the live crowd (which worked big-time, as it was one of the biggest reactions of the night) but for those who were asking if this was chapter one of a planned angle or storyline that would bleed over to TNA TV, that was not the case when Dreamer went to the ring. Dreamer is still, as of this writing, working as an agent for TNA. The Bully Ray offer to meet any fans who had a HOH ticket stub at any of the upcoming TNA events in PA or NY was something Ray, not TNA, offered, although TNA had to approve it. But, none of this was any grand planned angle.
Via Dreamer on Facebook
QuoteI never wanted a publicist I don't feel the need. So here is my OFFICIAL STATEMENT In todays society with social media being the way it is I laugh every time a celebrity says something that is not poltically correct and they apologize for it. The only reason why they apologize is because they got caught or it could hurt their image.
The wrestling community is all a buzz over my recent House of Hardcore events. It was so much work, but so happy it worked out for me, the wrestlers & importantly the fans. The biggest controversy is Bully Ray being pulled from my show. Here is how it all went down. I have 1 of my best friends calling me & saying I can't believe I have to even make this call. Bubba tells me TNA is pulling me from your show. I have to do an apperance for them in LA. I say ok. I had no apperance contracts like Ive had in the past. I put my thinking cap on & I remembered so many times in the original ECW stuff like this happened before. In doing my best Paul Heyman I didn't lie to my audience. I gave the fans 2 matches told them they can leave now get those 2 matches for free & get a refund but if they stayed I had surprises & promised a solid show. I advertised a Main Event & didnt have 1 player I felt it was the right thing to do.It worked out in the end maybe better than I had hoped for. Not 1 person left. I also told the audience this part of show won't be on DVD it was just for them. It was. I did call Dixie Carter a b*tch & im not apologizing for it.(the crowd said way worse things about her) It was a bad buisness move. Which I see being made all the time. I am all buisness. I have helped TNA wrestling before & did very good buisness for them drawing 3 times the amount of people from the last show they did at Mid Hudson Civic Center from something I put together at HOH 3.
To TNA's credit John Gubrick Head of Talent Relations who has always been straight with me offered to help anyway possible. I at first wanted Bobby Roode & Eric Young both agreed to help even tho they had personal stuff then I just went with my gut(no fat jokes)
BUlly Ray & I came up w/if any fan that bought an HOH ticket & brings it to the TNA upcoming tvs in PA or NY he will have a free meet n greet. Because he feels like sh*t & wants to make good. TNA Agreed which is just good buisness for both. I turned a negative into a positive. (Thats what I do) It benefits HOH TNA & importantly the wrestling fans. I help out behind the scenes in TNA. I'm not under contract, I don't know if I will be brought back & if not that's ok.
I will continue to support Impact Wrestling. I love the men & women there & want there buisness to grow.
If WWE, ROH or any indy asks me to help I would do the same. I love wrestling & just want to see it continue to strive & get better. I am a 43yr old man & don't need to take peoples petty issues, especially If something effects my shows & hard work. I have an issue with that & I will voice my opinion. I feel there are way too many hypocrites that only voice their grievences after the company stops paying them. To me that is just BS
My House of Hardcore slogan is No Politics No BS JUST WRESTLING I strive to continue to have that in my locker room & w/the paying customers. Hardcore is a strong work ethic.
So when people talk about what's going on go or start rumors direct them here or my Twitter. Thanks look fwd to continued progress this Sat HOH 6 West Coast Invasion www.houseofhardcore.net (http://www.houseofhardcore.net)
That story didn't include the tweet from Monday night where Dixie called dreamer irrelevant and how he used her promotion to sell his own. And dreamer responding with "I have more twitter followers than you, what does that make you" or something along those lines
- Davey Richards mentioned on The LAW that he and Eddie Edwards will indeed be defending their TNA Tag Team Titles at Slammiversary on Sunday. He wouldn't say who their opponents will be but said fans will "dig it." The match will likely be announced on Thursday's Impact Wrestling.
Despite dealing with a knee injury, MVP says he plans on doing whatever he can to wrestle World Heavyweight Champion Eric Young in the main event of Sunday's Slammiversary pay-per-view.
MVP did not go in for a MRI as previously expected because doctors determined that surgery could wait until after he tested the injury out in the ring. He's started to put weight back on the knee this week and is hoping it will be good to go for Slammiversary.
MVP confirmed that TNA officials are working on a back-up plan if he's unable to compete.
I heard that The Wolves were going to be in the spot fest match.....I mean Money In The Bank ripoff......X-Division Title 6 Man Ladder Match.
TNA has announced that X Division Champion Sanada will defend his title at this Sunday's Slammiversary pay-per-view in a ladder match.
Sanada will defend against Manik, Tigre Uno, Crazzy Steve, Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards. This means that the TNA Tag Team Titles will not be defended after all.
I just said that.
Quote from: Mike Powers on June 11, 2014, 06:38:10 PM
I heard that The Wolves were going to be in the spot fest match.....I mean Money In The Bank ripoff......X-Division Title 6 Man Ladder Match.
But you didn't say WHO was gonna be in the match! :P
3/6 ain't bad. Makes you a Hall of Famer in baseball. :P
Mike Powers : man you it really fucking hot outside ... talking hot as hell , 7th level of hell hot
Fnord : yeah ... it sure is hot outside too
;D
Dixie: LET'S RAID ROH!
QuoteA news story began making the rounds yesterday about TNA raiding ROH talents. I am told the story began in The Wrestling Observer, but I have not seen the original story, so I can't comment on it.
After a ton of emails asking us what was going on, I reached out to sources in both TNA and ROH. I was told that Jay Lethal was contacted and asked about working the Destination X-themed Impact episode, at the same time TNA was reached out to former champions. Lethal told them he was under contract and turned it down.
At the same time, someone (I suspect Davey Richards due to his relationship with Kyle O'Reilly, who he trained) reached out to ROH Tag Team champions ReDragon, who are also under deals, and inquired about their interest in working. Obviously, they cannot. I was told by several different people in TNA that was not a call made on behalf of the company but a call that was made "independently". I don't know this to be sure, but knowing how much Richards prides himself on having awesome matches, I can see him trying to put together something where two great workers could come in to wrestle himself and Eddie Edwards. I was told that no TNA executives ever had a discussion with ReDragon.
I am told that TNA has had conversations with other talents who aren't under current ROH deals from time to time (and they also get contacted by said talents, as goes the nature of the business) but beyond the aforementioned, that was it.
A TNA source, when asked about the story, said, "All conversations with talents start with, 'Are you under contract?' If the answer is Yes, we don't go any further, ever.' "
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Coming out of tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling, below is the final card for Sunday's Slammiversary pay-per-view from Dallas:
Cage Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Title
MVP vs. Eric Young
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Gail Kim vs. Angelina Love
Ladder Match for the TNA X Division Title
Manik vs. Tigre Uno vs. Crazzy Steve vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Davey Richards vs. Sanada
Texas Death Match
Bully Ray vs. Ethan Carter III
Marshall and Ross Von Erich vs. TBA
Samoa Joe vs. Bobby Lashley
Austin Aries vs. Kenny King
Willow vs. Magnus
Mr. Anderson vs. James Storm
* Kurt Angle will announce the next TNA Hall of Fame member
MVP is officially out of the match due to his knee injury. EY will now defend the title in a Triple Threat Cage match against the winners of the Joe/Lashley and Aries/King matches.
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I can't help but feel like this show is going to completely suck. We couldn't even sell the tickets we got, just asking for the price we paid for them. Literally, all we wanted was the money we payed for them in the first place, what you would pay to buy them right now to sit higher up. Me and my brother are going to this, not because we really want to, but because we couldn't find anyone to buy the tickets.
either way it's a waste of money, why waste your time too?
Living where I do with the total lack of pro wrestling events, I'd go, just to go. Hell I'm planning on going to an extremly shitty looking show a few towns over just because it's the first event I know of near here in the last 10-15 years.
anyways, on TNA news.
Quote-The fact that TNA drew very bad attendance at their stadium shows last weekend really had morale down among the roster that was on the road.
Word is that so many talents have been let go, talents know that the Carter family is hardly putting any new money into the company and since wrestlers usually judge how things are going based on the crowds, it's said that there is a feeling of uneasiness about the future even more than ever before right now. The lack of a TV deal is also part of the morale problem but TNA sending stars to the Spike TV awards show last week could be a sign that their talks are progressing.
Several TNA stars have recently contacted Ring of Honor for work and some are hoping that Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling will be an option. There's also some concern that few details on GFW have been confirmed and it's getting closer to the time when fall programming is announced.
Credit: WON
Quote from: The Soul of Philly on June 14, 2014, 01:52:23 PM
either way it's a waste of money, why waste your time too?
We actually decided to just not go. It's almost an hour drive out there, and the card is pretty crappy. At this point, we're still trying to sell the tickets and are willing to sell the 4 for like 40 bucks, just so it isn't a complete loss. If we can't sell them though, too bad.
Lol so much hate
Source: PWInsider
- TNA has received some mainstream media for the Dallas Cowboys being at their Slammiversary pay-per-view last night in Dallas.
- There were issues with fans being able to order last night's pay-per-view through Time Warner.
- On a related note, Time Warner reps told one fan that tried to record Slammiversary because he got home late that TNA no longer allows recording of their pay-per-view events.
- We noted before that an estimated 2,500 fans were in attendance for Slammiversary but other estimates have it at 3,000-4,000 fans.
TNA is bringing back Matt Hardy for the NYC tapings.
Source: F4WOnline
- Team 3D's TNA Hall of Fame announcement on Sunday night at Slammiversary was kept a secret from almost everyone backstage.
- TNA has added Devon back to the roster page. There's been some speculation that he may be booked for some of the upcoming TNA Impact Wrestling tapings before the Hall of Fame induction with Bully Ray during Bound For Glory weekend.
- TNA has announced that Taryn Terrell will make her return to Impact Wrestling on this Thursday's live broadcast from Bethlehem, PA.
Breaking News: Fans To Decide Which Ring IMPACT Will Use Moving Forward
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Fans, this is what you've been asking for! You decide which ring we use moving forward, starting at our New York City IMPACT Tapings next week. Do we stay with 4 sides or bring back the 6 sided ring?
VOTE NOW using the poll below. Voting will end at MIDNIGHT on THURSDAY, after this week's IMPACT.
THIS Friday, a winner will be announced and we will begin using the ring at next week's IMPACT tapings at the Manhattan Center in New York City (June 25, 26, 27).
This is not a one-off event. The future of IMPACT Wrestling's ring is in your hands. Which ring do you want to see?
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Does it even matter if the product stays the same
Exactly. The ring is just a bandage on the stump of a severed hand.
But WHAT a bandage!!
Lashley? Really? It seems like booking is on the fly in TNA.
I actually expected it at the PPV, but I guess TNA wanted people to see it.
My guess would be that MVP was going to win, but they went with Lashley because of the injury. I'd go with a more established TNA guy if they wanted EY to lose the belt, but I don't agree with much of anything TNA does.
I actually don't mind Lashley as the new Champion right now.
If he's a transitional champ I get it. If they decided to go longer term then I don't.
Quote from: Gravedigger on June 19, 2014, 11:16:25 PM
My guess would be that MVP was going to win, but they went with Lashley because of the injury. I'd go with a more established TNA guy if they wanted EY to lose the belt, but I don't agree with much of anything TNA does.
I thought the last established TNA guy they went with was called "TNA copying WWE"? At least they're doing something and putting it on someone who has some momentum behind them
I'd personally rather see someone like Roode or Joe as champ, but a short Lashley run isn't the worst thing they could have done.
Quote from: Fnord on June 19, 2014, 11:42:54 PM
I actually don't mind Lashley as the new Champion right now.
^^^^^
FWL points... bitches
Quote from: Gravedigger on June 20, 2014, 12:08:16 AM
I'd personally rather see someone like Roode or Joe as champ, but a short Lashley run isn't the worst thing they could have done.
Storyline wise it wouldn't fit.
* Taryn Terrell and Gail Kim defeated Angelina Love and Velvet Sky. Taryn looked great in the ring.
* Sanada defeated Manik, Crazzy Steve and DJ Zema Ion in a Fatal 4 Way.
* MVP, Kenny King and Bobby Lashley come out to talk about Lashley winning the World Heavyweight Title last week. They're interrupted by Eric Young and Bobby Roode. MVP fires them but a man representing the TNA Board of Directors comes out and tells MVP he can't fire them because he's been stripped of his Director of Wrestling Operations title.
* James Storm defeated Mr. Anderson with Last Call.
* Dixie Carter comes out and brags about being TNA's Director of Wrestling Operations again. The Board of Directors representative comes back out and informs her she isn't the Director. Dixie throws a fit and demands to know who the new Director is but he won't tell her. Bully Ray interrupts and threatens Dixie. He goes to put her through a table and fans chant for it. Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III make the save for Dixie.
* Backstage segment with Tommy Dreamer and Ethan Carter III brawling.
* Magnus and Bram defeated Willow and Abyss in a Monster's Ball match.
* Kurt Angle is revealed as the new Director of Wrestling Operations. MVP, Lashley and King come out and surround Angle. Eric Young and Bobby Roode make the save, clearing the ring. Impact ended with Angle, Roode and Young standing tall in the ring.
Wait, TNA is still a thing?
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Quote from: Mike Powers on June 20, 2014, 04:17:36 AM
Wait, TNA is still a thing?
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Huh? Isn't it T&A?
That...actually sounds watchable.
Anything is better than last night.
7/3
Quote* Kurt Angle opens the show and announces Eric Young's rematch for tonight. Samoa Joe comes out and says he's booking himself in a title match. Angle and Joe go back and forth. Angle teases giving Joe a title shot.
* The Wolves defeated Knux and Crazzy Steve.
* Bobby Roode defeated Kenny King after challenging him.
* Earl Hebner is reinstated by Kurt Angle.
* There's a segment where Madison Rayne and Brittany get back to being friends. Brittany ends up turning on Madison but the crowd cheered for her instead of giving her the heel treatment.
* Ethan Carter III defeated Bully Ray in a Tables Match when Rhino returned and speared Bully for the win.
* Gunner comes out for a promo but is interrupted by Samuel Shaw. Shaw talks about how he's changed but he's interrupted by Mr. Anderson and Christy Hemme. Shaw apologizes for how he acted towards her in the past.
* Gail Kim defeated Angelina Love to become the new Knockouts Champion
* Bobby Lashley defeated Eric Young with a spear.
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7/10
Quote* Kurt Angle opens the show and announces several big matches for tonight including a 20-man battle royal to determine who gets a title shot against Bobby Lashley in New York City. Angle calls out Willow and wants him to work as Jeff Hardy in the battle royal. Fans chant for Hardy.
* The Wolves defeated Magnus and Bram.
* Austin Aries defeated Sanada to become the new X Division Champion.
* Bobby Roode calls MVP to the ring and gets attacked by Kenny King. Eric Young makes the save but Bobby Lashley is out next. Lashley, King and MVP get the upperhand. This was similar to a segment they did the night before apparently.
* Bully Ray calls Rhino to the ring and name drops Paul Heyman. He also mentioned Rhino's run in WWE. Rhino comes out and attacks Bully but Tommy Dreamer makes the save.
* Gail Kim retained her title over Madison Rayne, Angelina Love and Brittany in a Fatal 4 Way.
* The 20-man battle royal is the main event. The winner gets a title shot against Bobby Lashley at the New York City tapings. Jeff Hardy worked as himself instead of Willow and won. The match came down to he and Eric Young. Hardy will face Lashley in NYC next week.
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TNA has spoiled a battle royal that will air on the July 10th episode of Impact Wrestling to determine who will face Bobby Lashley for the World Heavyweight Title on a future episode, that will be taped on June 25th in New York City.
They announced today that Lashley will be defending against Jeff Hardy, without his Willow gimmick. With reports of low ticket sales, this was likely done to help with last minute purchases.
It took them no time to turn Lashley and MVP huh
TNA Bound for Glory heading to Tokyo, Japan this year.
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That's actually kind of big...
It makes sense for TNA. They seem to have a nice fanbase in the UK when they tour, so expanding their worldwide reach is "best for business". They aren't gaining in the US.
Smart on two parts, one, what digger said. Pro Wrestling popularity in America is WWE and whoever advertises a show, which is TNA's glaring flaw. Word of mouth is stronger in the UK and in Japan. Two, MVP is still beloved by the fans over there and has a lot of respect shown towards him, as long as his injury is healed by then, I see them making him the champ or in the title match to sell tickets even more.
7-17
QuoteKurt Angle cut a promo saying TNA has brought back the Six Sided ring to come back to their roots. He said It made them different as did talents like AJ Stkes, The Motor City Machineguns and Jerry Lynn. He said along the way they made mistakes and tonight they are here in NYC to reboot TNA. He said it all begins tonight.
Angle introduced Taz who got a huge pop and an ECW chant. Taz cut a great promo about how important wrestling is and said he was part of the most important revolution in wrestling history. He said the locker room tonight has the same look as ECW did back in the day. He promised we were gonna see some different stuff tonight. He then did his old catchphrases.
Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray came out. Bully put over NYC and said he made a guarantee that Dixie Carter was going through a table. Dreamer cut a promo saying this was the new Madhouse of Extreme and that the fans were the biggest part of the changes. EC3 and a Rhino came out. Carter said they weren't going to put Dixie through anything. Dreamer said this isn't a PG show and he wants to see less talking and more action. They started brawling. They ring the bell. They had a good match. Carter got the pin on Dreamer while hooking the tights.
X-Division championship Gauntlet: Champion Austin Aries vs. Eddie Edwards. The crowd chanted ROH at the bell. Manik was third in. Next out was Davey Richards. Sixth was DJ Zema Ion. Ion and Manik went over the ropes during a leaping Rama and we're eliminated. Next out was Tigre Uno. Crazzy Steve was next. Sanada was next. It came down to Senada vs. Aries at the end. Aries gt the pin with a brain buster in a really good match. Final minutes were excellent.
MVP cut a promo saying he was wrestling tonight under protest. He crapped on NYC and said Kurt Angle is doing the same things fans complained about him for doing so they are hypocrites. MVP and Kenny King vs. Eric Young and Roode. MVP was DQ'd for using the crutch. He and King beat them with crutches.
In a No DQ, no Countout match, Madison Rayne pinned Brittany. They worked hard but crowd wasn't getting behind it and did dumb chants.
Bobby Lashley pinned Jeff Hardy after a spear. Lashley was put on the steps outside and Hardy came off the top but missed and crashed into the steps. Insane spot. Good match.
7/24 (in progress)
Quote* Dixie Carter kicks off the show and comes out to huge heel heat with Rockstar Spud, Rhino and Ethan Carter III.
Bully Ray ends up interrupting for a fight. Devon makes a surprise return to a big pop and Team 3D reunites in NYC. They clean house and Ray holds EC3 while Devon hits the diving headbutt. They then put Ethan through a table and teased putting Dixie through one.
He promised we were gonna see some different stuff tonight. He then did his old catchphrases.
He promised we were gonna see some different stuff tonight. He then did his old catchphrases.
He promised we were gonna see some different stuff tonight. He then did his old catchphrases.
This isn't TNA what is wrong company the show looks great.
Quote from: Krazy on June 25, 2014, 10:51:58 PM
This isn't TNA what is wrong company the show looks great.
What does this sentence mean?
Other than that, these shows sound decent overall. It will probably hurt them in the long run to record so many shows at once, but I hope they can get back to the product that I used to faithfully watch and enjoy.
Sorry I was spending typing and didn't proof reading. What I was saying the show was great but it is the wrong company.
Allow me to translate.
"Egads! This doesn't appear to be the TNA that I know. As a matter of fact, these tapings appears quite palatable."
NINJA'D by the man himself.
full 7/24
Quote* Dixie Carter kicks off the show and comes out to huge heel heat with Rockstar Spud, Rhino and Ethan Carter III. Bully Ray ends up interrupting for a fight. Devon makes a surprise return to a big pop and Team 3D reunites in NYC. They clean house and Ray holds EC3 while Devon hits the diving headbutt. They then put Ethan through a table and teased putting Dixie through one.
* Gail Kim defeated Velvet Sky in an Xplosion match.
* Robbie E returns as BroMans come out. Low Ki vs. DJ Zema Ion is next. Low Ki gets the easy win and a big pop.
The Great Muta came out to barely a reaction which was odd. Muta quickly squashed Robbie E. James Storm came out to have words with Muta, leading to Sanada coming out and turning on Muta.
Jeff Hardy came out for a promo. He was limping. He said The people and Kurt Angle wanted him back and Willow listened, he said it wasn't the last of Willow and he will do everything he can to entertain the people. He said he was here to talk about the future and brought out Matt Hardy. Matt cut a promo saying he had to go away to get himself healthy physically, mentally and emotionally and did that but feels that he let Jeff and the fans down.He said he said his apologies and now it's time to let actions speak and it's time to become the TNA tag team champions. They challenged The a Wolves to a match at Destination X. The Wolves came down to the ring and accepted.
In-ring segment with Kurt Angle and Austin Aries. Aries is asked to give up the X Division Title to face Bobby Lashley for the World Heavyweight Title at Destination X. MVP and Lashley were also in the ring. Aries agrees to give up the title and will face Lashley at Destination X.
King Mo comes out and cuts a promo with Dixie Carter.
* The main event is next and it's Devon, Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer vs. Rhino, Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud. Ezekiel Jackson and Snitsky run in wearing black hoodies and help Team Dixie get the win. Impact ends with Dixie, King Mo, Snitsky, Ezekiel, Rhino, EC3 and Spud posing together.
And they still have at least two more days of taping where they are doing two shows each. Maybe three days of taping?
Snitsky and Zeke waste no time
Start of the week
"Alright guys, we made some mistakes, we gonna do it good from here on it. We gonna push tna guys and reboot."
End of second week
Two ex wwe guys come out and interfere with the main event featuring 4 ex wwe guys. They get added to an authority stable
Saying we as a company messed up, let's do it right. How many times has tna said that now?
I actually miss Aces & Eights after reading that.
7/24 part two and Destination X and 8/7
QuoteThis is part two of the second episode they began filming last night.
Bobby Roode vs. MVP Falls Count Anywhere. MVP wouldn't come out so Roode went to the back. They brawled into the building. The crowd loved the brawl. Way hotter crowd tonight. Kenny King attacked Roode but Eric Young hit the scene and ran him off. Roode worked over MVP with a chair and locked in the Cloverleaf for a submission. Really fun brawl!
TNA Knockouts champ Gail Kim vs. Taryn Terrell. They were having a really good match when The Beautiful People attacked them. No contest.
Gunner & Mr. Anderson vs. Magnus & Bram. Bram pinned Anderson. After the match, Bram went to attack Gunner with a piece of metal from under the ring. Samuel Shaw ran in but was laid out with it. Bram beat down Gunner. Abyss' music hit and he came to the ring.. They brawled and Abyss cleaned house.
Destination X is next.
It opened with Kurt Angle doing the same speech as last night, minus mentioning the names no longer with the company. Could be a reshoot.
Out comes Dixie Carter with her crew including Snitsky and Big Zeke. Dixie cut a promo and the crowd was so loud you couldn't hear her. I think the promo was that these were the true stars. EC3 said they were his Army of Extreme. They are calling Snitsky by that name but renamed Zeke. EC3 cut a hell of a promo. He said this is war and issued a challenge for a final battle. He said he will put them down forever.
TNA Tag Team champions The Wolves defeated The Hardys. Great match and a super hot crowd for everything. Just an awesome match. Best match of the taping a so far and by far the best The Wolves have looked here to date.
Low Ki defeated Zema Ion and Manik. Great stuff.
James Storm introduced Sanada and said the student has now surpassed the teacher. He said he is Sanada's new teacher. Brian Cage vs. Sanada vs. Crazy Steve. Cage did lots of awesome power spots. Sanada wins with Tiger Suplex and a bridge on Steve.
Tommy Dreamer and Team 3D come out. They say they will go to war right now so no one has to wait. EC3's crew came out and said they will do it on Carter time, next week. Bully Ray said no one wants to go to war next week. Ray threatened to start a riot and the crowd wanted that and chanted for it. He said if it's next week, it's going to be an Eight man Extreme Weapons Hardcore War. Ray then swore to God he is putting Dixie through a table.
Samoa Joe vs. Homicide vs. Tigre Ino. Joe cut a great promo saying he told Kurt Angle to put him in the X-Division. He said he is still pro wrestling. Big reactions for Joe and Homicide. Joe pins Homicide. He and Homicide shake hands after. Crowd popped for the reunion of old ROH foes. Good stuff.
Crowd is awesome tonight.
TNA champ Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Aries. Aries really took it to Lashley and they had a good match, Aries hit the brain buster for two and went up for the 450 splash. Lashley rolled out. Aries went for a dive and Lashley moved. Aries knocked himself out hitting the rail in brutal fashion. Lashley tossed him in and speared him.
Best two hours of Impact in forever.
Xplosion - Knox and The Freak defeated The Bromans.
Impact episode post Destination X.
Hardcore War. Team EC3 vs. Team Extreme. Each man will enter with a weapon. They are doing Wargames like entrances. Dixie Carter is sitting in a balcony with King Mo. Out first is EC3 with a baseball bat. Tommy Dreamer is first for his team with a Singapore Cane. Rhino was next out for Team Carter with a trash can. Devon was next out with a trash can. Snitsky with a hockey stick was out next. Bully Ray with a chain was next. Last for Team Carter was the former Ezekiel Jackson, who had a chair. Last out was Al Snow complete wth the rave lighting and heads I the crowd. Spud tries to interfere and gets killed by the ECW crew. Team 3D pin Rhino with 3D. Fun brawl!
Ray asked where Dixie was and the frowd all pointed to her. He promised tonight she was going through a table. She said that wasn't going to happen but promised Mo would knock Bubba out tonight. Crowd was all over Dixie.
Dixie Carter came out with the Carter Army. She was pissed and fired Snitsky and Zeke for failing. She began screaming at the fans and demanded they get out of her venue. Dreamer and Team 3D came out with the table. Ray said he promised something for a long time, that Dixie the most hated woman in wrestling is going through the table. Dreamer said he warned her and said she was going through because she represents all that is wrong with wrestling. Mo nailed Dreamer. Bully attacked Mo and took him out. Dixie tried to escape and the entire roster came out and forced her back in the ring. Bully nailed hey with a sitdkown power bomb through the table as the roster cheered surrounding the ring. Dreamer took mic and said his work here is done. Bully got crowd to sing " Ding Dong the Witch is Dead." Everyone celebrated over Dixie, who was stretchered out. The crowd chanted TaNA to close the show. A hell of a way to close the show and an awesome spectacle. Just great.
TNA had a hell of a turnaround tonight. Best taping in a long time.
Omfg, good sounding impact!!
second half of 8/7 and start of 8/14
QuoteXplosion:
Madison Rayne pinned Brittany with a forward roll.
Impact:
Monster's Ball - Bram pinned Abyss after hitting him with Janice. Wild brawl that saw Bram chokeslammed onto tacks and Abyss speared through barbed wire board. Magnus interfered as well.
MVP's crew came out. He said no one is left for Bobby Lashley to beat. Bobby Roode came out and challenged him. Great promos from Roode and MVP. Lashley and crew attack Roode. Eric Young and Austin Aries hit ring for save.
Bromans and DJ Zema vs. Samuel Shaw & Mr. Anderson & Gunner. Bromans win when Robbie rolls up Anderson and hooks the tights. Anderson is pissed at Shaw and walks out.
The Beautiful People come out. Angelina Love says she doesn't care if she broke up Gail vs. Taryn III and wants her title back right now. Taryn came out and said Love stole her chance to be champion. Love told her there's a pecking order so she can go home and tell her baby that mommy is second or third best. Gail came out and said Kurt Angle told her she gets to choose who she gets to defend the title against. She says it will be a four way with all of them and now we will see who the best Knockout is. They brawl and the faces run off the heels
Low Ki vs. Homicide vs. Samoa Joe. James Storm said Sanada ended Great Muta's career when he introduced him. Joe makes Sanada tap. Some fun reprisal of the Classic Joe vs. Ki feud.
Bully Ray came out to a hero's welcome in NYC. He said he kept his promise and put Dixie through a table. He brought out Devon saying he was the one person he couldn't have done it without. Devon said that since Dixie is gone, it's time to get to business. They thanked everyone for inducting them into the TNA Hall of Fame. The Hardy Boys came out. Matt said it was the first time in 12years they were in a ring together and congratulated them on the HOF induction. They went over their history. Bully Ray said it sounds like the fans want to see them have one more match. They set it up for later tonight.
Eric Young & Bobby Roode & Austin Aries vs. TNA champ Bobby Lashley & MVP & Kenny King. Team Lashley wins a good six man tag. Aries was going for the 459 splash off the top but was nailed by a MVP crutch. Lashley speared Aries for their pin. Good stuff.
Rhino, EC3 and Spud came out. Spud asked for a moment of silence for Dixie Carter. The crowd went nuts and Spud wanted to fight the crowd. EC3 cut a good promo on crowd for celebrating and demanded Bully Ray be terminated from TNA. Out came Kurt Angle. He says they are in NYC not Nashville and says he is wasting their time so either wrestle or get out of the ring. EC3 says they will not wrestle this week and demanded Bully be fired. Angle warned them wrestle or get out. They refused. Angle had the NYPD come out and arrest them. Spud tried to claim he has diplomatic immunity. The cops handcuffed Rhino and Spud. EC3 claimed he knew Donald Trump and Bernie Madoff and attempted to pay off the cops. They tossed down the cash and handcuffed him too.
They were walked out of the building through the fans.
Mr. Anderson vs. Gunner. The crowd died for this one as they were catcalling and doing the back and forth Cena chants and singing Adam Rose's theme song. Samuel Shaw came out and attacked Anderson. The crowd chanted, " Thank you Dexter".
Xplosion: TNA Tag Team champs The Wolves defeated The Bromans.
Abyss cut a promo and said that Bram has something that belongs to him and demanded he come out. Bram and Magnus came out with Janice. Bram said he's beaten Abyss twice with her and it drives him wild to drive her into his chest. Abyss asked if he really wanted to get extreme. He challenged Bram to a Match with tables, tacks, fire and barbed wire with Janice hanging above the ring. He said he will get her and shred Bram with it. Bram accepts. Magnus cut a promo on Abyss who nailed him and Magnus and tried to get Janice but was nailed from behind and they stole Janice again. Abyss said that at Stairway to Janice, he would show them what a bitch Janice can be.
Six way X-Division match. Low Ki vs. Tigre Uno vs. Manik vs. Homicide vs. Crazy Steve vs. DJ Zema Ion. It was an elimination Scramble. Lots of cool Lucha spots from Tiger. It came down to Homicide vs. His student Low Ki and they had some great stuff before Ki won with the Ki Krusher. Good match.
Hardys vs. Team 3D. He crowd chanted this is awesome before they ever locked up. Team 3D were dressed in variations of their old WWE gear.
Merged the spoilers to tidy things.
Source: PWInsider
We noted last weekend that Dixie Carter was reportedly injured after taking the powerbomb through a table from Bully Ray at TNA's Friday night New York City tapings.
It turns out that Dixie was indeed injured and suffered two small broken bones in her back. It was described as a minor injury.
It's also confirmed that the table bump was designed to be the end of Dixie as a TV character for TNA.
As noted, TNA used former WWE stars Snitsky and Ezekiel Jackson at the New York City tapings last week as members of Team Dixie but they were apparently "fired" by Dixie before the Friday night tapings, which they did not work.
Word now is that the two are indeed done with TNA. They were only booked for two of the three NYC tapings with the idea that Dixie using "real" ECW guys would get heat with the NYC crowd and also showcase how far gone the Dixie Carter character had gotten.
When Zeke and Snitsky were booked for the tapings, they were not brought in with the idea that they would be signed to contracts.
Quote from: Fnord on July 02, 2014, 01:26:06 PM
It's also confirmed that the table bump was designed to be the end of Dixie as a TV character for TNA.
fffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....
- We noted before that Dixie Carter was written off TV with the big table bump at TNA's New York City tapings. That same angle was designed to be Tommy Dreamer's storyline exit from TNA. Dreamer will continue working for TNA as an agent but isn't scheduled to appear on TV after that episode.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Regarding Sanada working with TNA, they are essentially getting him for free as Wrestle-1 sent him there and is paying him only his regular salary. We've noted before how the idea is that working for TNA and holding the X Division Title will make Sanada a bigger star in Japan.
It was believed that Sanada was returning to Japan full-time before the year was over but there's been talk of signing him to a joint contract where he would work primarily for TNA but go back to Japan for big shows. This would mean that he has to be somewhat protected in TNA's storylines if he's going to remain a big star in Japan. The Great Muta sees Sanada as a future top guy of Wrestle-1.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
TNA's Bound For Glory pay-per-view from Japan this year will feature both TNA and Wrestle-1 stars. The card has not been decided yet but word is that Wrestle-1 wants their top four stars on the show but the number of Japanese wrestlers on the card could be considerably more.
The idea is to do both TNA feud matches from TV as well as some TNA vs. Wrestle-1 matches. They will likely split wins as neither side wants to bury the other.
Quote from: Fnord on July 06, 2014, 04:11:04 PM
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
TNA's Bound For Glory pay-per-view from Japan this year will feature both TNA and Wrestle-1 stars. The card has not been decided yet but word is that Wrestle-1 wants their top four stars on the show but the number of Japanese wrestlers on the card could be considerably more.
The idea is to do both TNA feud matches from TV as well as some TNA vs. Wrestle-1 matches. They will likely split wins as neither side wants to bury the other.
I think this is a great idea as long as it's executed properly. If they still have a heavy focus on storylines for the biggest ppv of the year along side great matches it'll be a huge event for the company. It actually has a chance to profit. Lol.
Here's to hoping TNA run one of the big 4 ppvs in the UK next year as well.
TNA has been in hot pursuit of Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish, known as reDRagon. Their ROH contracts expired and TNA wants them to come in and work a feud with The Wolves.
And bring in Bobby Fish's chomo stash.
I say this a lot on MFX, but the key to any TNA success is GET IT AWAY FROM THE U S OF A! If they can become a nice mix of great wrestling talent from ROH and the Indys, guys WWE passed on or didn't get quick enough, plus the Japanese connection with some already established TNA and former WWE stars for touring 'superstar' purposes this could still be a nice promotion here. The deal with Wrestle 1 is a really nice move. Finances would say to me they get a free event to host by putting over Wrestle 1 talent and make it look mainstream by coming from Japan. Land themselves big PPVs in Europe, Asia and Australia with moves like this then I have a bit more optimism for this bizzarely managed company.
- TNA's official Twitter account is now following former WWE announcer Josh Mathews. Mathews was backstage at TNA's New York City tapings last month, right after his WWE departure. Mathews reportedly has a relationship with TNA's John Gaburick from their time in WWE.
Quote from: Fnord on July 13, 2014, 03:29:12 PM
- TNA's official Twitter account is now following former WWE announcer Josh Mathews. Mathews was backstage at TNA's New York City tapings last month, right after his WWE departure. Mathews reportedly has a relationship with TNA's John Gaburick from their time in WWE.
If Sonic Matthews goes to TNA...MFX WILL NOT STOP MAKING FUN OF THIS EVER!
Quote from: Ian "Wolfie" Trumps on July 13, 2014, 06:06:38 PM
If Sonic Matthews goes to TNA...MFX WILL NOT STOP MAKING FUN OF THIS EVER!
Good would be disappointing if you guys if didn't jump on that. Maybe do a bit where Sonic is sitting backstages in his dressing room looking longingly at his picture of John Cena, tears in his eyes maybe even breaking into a sad song.
Maybe he can get a new best interviewing friend... Earrrrrrl Hebner
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[spoiler]No, not in TNA. Small indy called 2CW, just wanted to fuck with people[/spoiler]
Quote from: jagilki on July 14, 2014, 11:50:33 AM
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[spoiler]No, not in TNA. Small indy called 2CW, just wanted to fuck with people[/spoiler]
Bully taking on Steen head exploded!
What the... what's this off?!?!
Like I said in the spoiler. Small indy called 2CW. Dudleys won their tag titles, then Bully had a face to face confrontation with Steen.
Quote from: jagilki on July 15, 2014, 10:01:05 AM
Like I said in the spoiler. Small indy called 2CW. Dudleys won their tag titles, then Bully had a face to face confrontation with Steen.
2CW has been growing leaps and bounds. They were insane enough to give their debut iPPV for free. Now they have legions of fans. They remind me of Dreamwave by on the East coast. Good roster, good book, no network machine to push them.
Quote from: Krazy on July 15, 2014, 12:29:22 PM
2CW has been growing leaps and bounds. They were insane enough to give their debut iPPV for free. Now they have legions of fans. They remind me of Dreamwave by on the East coast. Good roster, good book, no network machine to push them.
I watched their first iPPV when somebody affiliated with them posted about it on FAN.
I like the promotion, but they pissed me off kind of.... I mean not really pissed... more like slightly irritated.
During the show the mentioned that they were "Trending World Wide" on twitter. I happened to be looking at twitter, and they weren't. But (as a wrestling fan) if I put it on the tailored trends they were....
I mentioned that in the thread on FAN, and they tweeted something about losers claiming they weren't trending.
TNA's big reset will begin with this Thursday's taped episode of Impact Wrestling from New York City. They have announced the following matches to take place in the six-sided ring:
* Bobby Roode and Eric Young vs. MVP and Kenny King
* Rhino and Ethan Carter III vs. Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray
* X Division Title Gauntlet Match: Sanada, Crazzy Steve, Eddie Edwards, Davey Richards, Manik, Tigre Uno, DJ Zema Ion and Champion Austin Aries
* World Heavyweight Title Match: Jeff Hardy vs. Bobby Lashley
So we get Booby ROOOOOOO!
It's official Vince Russo is working for TNA as a consultant, seems that a e-mail he meant to send to a email meant for Tenay and Taz to a dirt sheet writer, the writer decided to threaten Russo to publish the email publicly if he didn't admit that he was once again working with TNA. So Russo did "Recently, I accidentally sent an e-mail to a third-party that was not meant for their eyes. The e-mail concerned my current involvement with TNA Wrestling.
TNA rendered my services as a consultant to work with their announce team of Mike Tenay and Taz. The condition from their side was that I kept it confidential between the two parties. As their employee, it was up to me to honor their wishes, so that's what I intended to do.
My integrity means everything to me, so I just hope you can understand and forgive.
Peace"
source: http://www.cagesideseats.com/tna-impact/2014/7/15/5903265/vince-russo-comes-clean-creative-consultant-tna-mike-johnson (http://www.cagesideseats.com/tna-impact/2014/7/15/5903265/vince-russo-comes-clean-creative-consultant-tna-mike-johnson)
Quote from: Chris Stern on July 17, 2014, 10:50:22 AM
It's official Vince Russo is working for TNA as a consultant, seems that a e-mail he meant to send to a email meant for Tenay and Taz to a dirt sheet writer, the writer decided to threaten Russo to publish the email publicly if he didn't admit that he was once again working with TNA. So Russo did "Recently, I accidentally sent an e-mail to a third-party that was not meant for their eyes. The e-mail concerned my current involvement with TNA Wrestling.
TNA rendered my services as a consultant to work with their announce team of Mike Tenay and Taz. The condition from their side was that I kept it confidential between the two parties. As their employee, it was up to me to honor their wishes, so that's what I intended to do.
My integrity means everything to me, so I just hope you can understand and forgive.
Peace"
source: http://www.cagesideseats.com/tna-impact/2014/7/15/5903265/vince-russo-comes-clean-creative-consultant-tna-mike-johnson (http://www.cagesideseats.com/tna-impact/2014/7/15/5903265/vince-russo-comes-clean-creative-consultant-tna-mike-johnson)
I'm not fully pissed if this is truly the extent of his involvement and understand why they kept it secret. Any further involvement with the product then please fuck off Russo abd Dixie
Would love to hear peoples thoughts on the latest impact. I've been really looking forward to it.
Impact was truly good this week. I really hope they can keep it up.
Are you spoiler free, or do you read them?
Quote from: Mike Powers on July 18, 2014, 10:16:57 PM
Are you spoiler free, or do you read them?
I read them and although they sounded good, spoilers can be often misleading. Fucking FWL+TNA recording a month in advance!
I am going to be quite honest , I do not see TNA digging themselves out of the hole they are in... I feel it might be to late for them no matter what they do now going forward. There rep just might be to far damage to gain any momentum in the future.
I know it my opinion , I been trying to think of something they could do to bring me back to watching them and for the life of me I could not come up with anything that would make me go ...Wow I need to start watching them again. not one single thing. I think there going to be threading water until they fold up or sold to another onwer
Hey maybe vince could buy it and get second chance to do that Invasion angle , maybe get it right this time
Quote from: Black Death on July 19, 2014, 12:50:33 AM
I am going to be quite honest , I do not see TNA digging themselves out of the hole they are in... I feel it might be to late for them no matter what they do now going forward. There rep just might be to far damage to gain any momentum in the future.
I know it my opinion , I been trying to think of something they could do to bring me back to watching them and for the life of me I could not come up with anything that would make me go ...Wow I need to start watching them again. not one single thing. I think there going to be threading water until they fold up or sold to another onwer
Hey maybe vince could buy it and get second chance to do that Invasion angle , maybe get it right this time
If Vince bought TNA, it would be a NXT invasion angle as he'd send them all to the performance Centre lol.
I don't think they'll fold. I think they made massive cuts and survived. I hope I'm right and they don't fold. Lol
BD if you can watch the X Div gauntlet. You'll enjoy it mate.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on July 19, 2014, 01:05:28 AM
BD if you can watch the X Div gauntlet. You'll enjoy it mate.
oh i am not saying there not going to do some good stuff ... I will check it out the match my man ...
I get what bd is saying.... I guess some of us are just burned. One thing I like to see in a tv show of any nature is continuity, and TNA has just gone back and forth so many times that it's history is meaningless to me now. Granted wwe is not MUCH better in that aspect but it doesn't just completely hit the reset button on a regular basis.
Tnas big angles come in with this all encompassing avalanche momentum and completely pulls the rug out from everything they've been doing up to that point... It's basically the same story over and over, new group wants power. What happened to individual feuds? From Maine event mafia to fortune or immortal or whatever to aces and eights to Dixie's gang to mvps gang and someone who just saved TNA will be the next villain and every wrestler on the roster goes back and forth on which side they are on, I honestly don't get how they fail to see how fucking uninteresting that whole thing is.
I used to love the show back when the Christian cage was champion, Kurt angle was feuding with Samoa joe just because they were amazing wrestlers, the Dudley's had a very amusing but well booked feud with the x division and it just seems they can never get back to that kind of simple booking, a roster of wrestlers feuding over basic issues and not just a part of some huge overbearing power struggle that is impossible to give a fuck about because we all know it will only last a month or two until the next reset.
I just can't be bothered going back there, my time is to valuable. To be honest I don't even watch nxt these days and that's my favorite wrestling show, so I'm certainly not going to spare an evening a week for something that could be made completely irrelevant when the creative team decide to try another variation of their fucking power struggle fantasy.
For those not listening to MFX (shame on you!) we have been quite positive last few weeks on TNA with maybe one meh week out the lot. Last week we felt it was a better show than RAW just gone. I have just seen Thursday's addition of Impact and it almost felt with the crowd and what not it had a mini PPV feel to it.
X Division Championship: Austin Aries vs. Sanada (July 10, 2014) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9LOD9U0eYc#ws)
TNA's John Gaburick announced that Brooke Tessmacher, Sanada and Samuel Shaw have all signed new deals with the company.
It was originally expected that Sanada would be returning to Japan to work full-time for Wrestle-1 but news came out a few months ago that he would be signing a joint deal with TNA and Wrestle-1.
I would love to see a good 10 minute match between Low Ki and TJP. Their chemistry this week was awesome.
Impact was great.
IMPACT has been a lot of fun for the last 6 weeks or so. Watching Destination X tonight and actually looking forward to it!
Quote from: Duckman on August 04, 2014, 07:58:14 AM
IMPACT has been a lot of fun for the last 6 weeks or so. Watching Destination X tonight and actually looking forward to it!
Mate the main event was great. Very good show.
http://uproxx.com/prowrestling/2014/08/a-tna-wrestler-is-joining-the-protests-in-ferguson-mo/ (http://uproxx.com/prowrestling/2014/08/a-tna-wrestler-is-joining-the-protests-in-ferguson-mo/)
Top TNA Star Suffers Broken Leg At Live Event
Source: PWInsider
One-half of the TNA Tag Team Champions Davey Richards reportedly suffered a broken leg at tonight's TNA live event in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Richards was taken away from The Wolves vs. Devon and Mr. Anderson and replaced by Abyss early in the match.
Richards was rushed to a local hospital and determined to have a broken fibula.
There's no word yet on how long he will be out of action.
Richards tweeted:
"Sorry to fans in Indiana & to the fans in Washington & Hagerstown. I broke my leg in the main event tonight and will b out for a bit."
Bully Ray done with TNA?
Quote from: Wrestling Observer
Bully Ray's contract with TNA is expiring before the next company shows in a few weeks so he said his locker room goodbyes last night.
Because he was so heavily figured into everything, both as a performer and behind-the-scenes, the news surprised almost everyone.
While it was not considered a dead issue, given the lack of alternatives in the business right now and how much he figured into current storylines and the Hall of Fame, those in TNA are at this point going with the impression he is done with the company as of this point.
Davey Richards of TNA Tag Team Champions The Wolves suffered a broken tibia at this weekend's TNA live event in Indiana, PA. The freak accident happened when Davey went for a sliding kick to the outside of the ring and his foot got caught. Richards tweeted the following update on Saturday and says he will be out of action 4-6 weeks:
"Landed in STL- straight to rehab. Be back in 4-6 weeks. The Wolves came to @IMPACTWRESTLING to wrestle and wrestle we will. #PathToGreatness"
It couldn't have happened to Edwards? #FWLProblems
Not the worst news, seeing as they just taped what 5 weeks of TV already?
They are taped up to 9/25.
It's sounding like there are now concerns that Bound For Glory may go the way of WCW's Big Bang PPV.
Quote from: jagilki on August 18, 2014, 07:37:08 PM
They are taped up to 9/25.
It's sounding like there are now concerns that Bound For Glory may go the way of WCW's Big Bang PPV.
One of there champions breaks their leg in a crazy freak way. The are on the road of WCW!
Quote from: C.J. Gates on August 18, 2014, 04:27:36 PM
It couldn't have happened to Edwards? #FWLProblems
HEY! Maybe now you will listen to my trade offer for him
Big loss for TNA if Bully Ray does leave. He's been the most featured guy there for two years, feuding with both Hogan and Dixie. Plus he and Devon are supposed to go into the HOF in October.
I guess it's probably another of these situations where they can't afford to renew at the current level and the talent doesn't want to take a pay cut (like AJ and Daniels).
I don't think he'll go. TNA need Bully for their future, they really do.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on August 19, 2014, 08:22:58 AM
I don't think he'll go. TNA need Bully for their future, they really do.
He is also an agent. If I remember the agents is Simon Diamond, D-Lo, Al Snow, am I missing anyone.
Spike has extended TNA's contract.
for the rest of 2014
Quote from: jagilki on August 20, 2014, 07:10:22 PM
Spike has extended TNA's contract.
for the rest of 2014
I can't say for certain, nor could I but it seems more and more that Spike is giving TNA one last chance before deciding to drop them or keep them. It makes sense since they moved the show to Wednesday out of their longtime Thursday spot and now giving them a extension. Which leads me to feel that they are giving them a shot to pick the ratings up
Sounds like a stay of execution while they work on another deal with someone else. If Spike wanted to keep them, they'd have signed them by now. This looks like Spike giving TNA an extra couple of months to stay on TV and get a new deal in place.
Sadly for TNA, no matter the day, time or what the do on their show - those ratings aren't going to alter dramatically. They're up from earlier in the year (how could they not be, TNA we're hitting 0.6 quarters) but they're still stagnant for a show that's been on Spike for so long.
TNA haven't shown any growth or potential for growth and since the massive spend on Hogan made no really difference, I can't see anything else TNA does making them a more attractive product for Spike to spend millions of dollars a year on.
Let's hope with Spike keeping them on TV until the end of the year that they've got other deals being worked on. The wrestling industry in the US really does need TNA on TV as an alternative to WWE.
Apparently Spike made more this Thursday in ad revenue by showing a Cops marathon.... ouch.
Well being fair, I think Spike is just going to start airing Cops period.
Quote from: jagilki on August 24, 2014, 02:47:25 AM
Well being fair, I think Spike is just going to start airing Cops period.
Wouldn't surprise me that Spike will take the g4tv route and become a 24/7 Cops network.
Quote from: Chris Stern on August 24, 2014, 05:14:24 AM
Wouldn't surprise me that Spike will take the g4tv route and become a 24/7 Cops network.
They used to play a ton of CSI and Star Trek: Next Gen
QuoteTNA has received an offer from Discovery Network's VELOCITY channel. It's in 48 million homes and is in HD only.
The biggest issue is the rights fee, which is less than a quarter of what they are currently making at Spike. They'd have to find an additional revenue stream or the deal may not be viable. They are relieved that another suitor has materialized but are disappointed in the offer. They hope this opens the door to other prospective partners contacting them asap.
Read more: www.WrestlingInc.com/wi/news/2014/0825/580410/exclusive-tna-receives-offer-from-tv-network/#ixzz3BR5KChz6 (http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0825/580410/exclusive-tna-receives-offer-from-tv-network/#ixzz3BR5KChz6)
Damn shame, I was hoping for RFD-TV so it could be beat in the ratings by either the Dutch Oven cooking show, or re-runs of Hee Haw.
What is funny is my cable company has RFD-TV on a high end package. I had to search to see if I got this channel because they change everything around every six months. Stupid Time Warner Cable!
Source: F4WOnline
As was first reported on WrestlingINC.com yesterday, TNA has been offered a spot on Discovery's VELOCITY network, which is available in only HD and less than 50 million homes.
F4WOnline noted that TNA moving to VELOCITY was described as a worst case scenario.
If they take the deal, TNA would have to cut so far back on production and talent that the TNA as we know it would be no more.
I'm pretty sure that no tv deal would be the worst case scenario...
I'm just surprised the CBS sports network hasn't jumped on this yet. They're behind the other sports networks. It won't be live, you can preempt it for live sports. I mean they have a contract with the AFL for pete's sake.
There's a CBS Sports Network?
Quote from: jagilki on August 26, 2014, 06:25:51 PM
There's a CBS Sports Network?
Yeah, you need a sports package to get it. That is the problem.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley will be missing the One Night Only pay-per-view tapings and the international TV tapings in North Carolina & Virginia the first weekend of September. Lashley will be fighting for Bellator MMA instead. Lashley will be facing Josh Burns (8-7) in his Bellator debut on September 5th.
- TNA was reportedly having talks with Discovery's Velocity channel before the story broke about Spike TV not renewing Impact Wrestling. TNA is talking with other channels but at one point a few weeks ago, talks with Velocity were the most serious.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
It's going to be very hard for TNA not to spoil their Bound For Glory plans following the September 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th Impact Wrestling tapings in Bethlehem, PA.
Since the September 5th and 6th shows in North Carolina were changed to One Night Only pay-per-view tapings, TNA will likely be taping only Impact episodes in Bethlehem.
When those tapings are complete, they will have at least a month worth of post-Bound For Glory episodes taped.
Hey any safe sites for Impact replays for a guy like me who can't catch impact on wednesdays?
Quote from: The Soul of Philly on September 01, 2014, 01:41:14 PM
Hey any safe sites for Impact replays for a guy like me who can't catch impact on wednesdays?
Most everything I find, I find it here: http://www.desirulez.net/forumdisplay.php?f=303 (http://www.desirulez.net/forumdisplay.php?f=303)
thank you Fnord!
If you have Comcast they should have Impact on demand, but I think it's one week behind. Not sure about other providers.
Quote from: The Soul of Philly on September 01, 2014, 02:12:32 PM
thank you Fnord!
You got it. That site is pretty swift with posting links to videos quickly.
TNA One Night Only: World Cup of Wrestling 2 is coming up this weekend! It will count for next week's FWL, so make sure you pay attention!
Teams of wrestlers and knockouts led by a male TNA wrestler would compete in Singles, Tag Team and Knockouts matches, The team that gain the most points qualify to the final match to fight for TNA World Cup of Wrestling. It took place on April 12, 2014 from the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida. It will air on PPV on September 5, 2014.
Team YoungEric Young (captain)
Bully Ray
Eddie Edwards
Gunner
ODB
Team AngleKurt Angle (captain)
Davey Richards
Mr. Anderson
Sanada
Madison Rayne
Team EC3Ethan Carter III (captain)
Jessie Godderz
Robbie E
Magnus
Gail Kim
Team RoodeBobby Roode (captain)
James Storm
Kenny King
Samuel Shaw
Angelina Love
Results: [spoiler]1 Team Young's Eddie Edwards defeated Team Roode's James Storm Singles match
2 Team EC3's The BroMans (Jessie Godderz and Robbie E) defeated Team Angle's Mr. Anderson and Sanada Tag team match
3 Team EC3's Gail Kim defeated Team Angle's Madison Rayne Singles match
4 Team Young's Eric Young defeated Team Roode's Bobby Roode Singles match
5 Team Angle's Kurt Angle defeated Team EC3's Magnus Singles match
6 Team Roode's Angelina Love (with Velvet Sky) defeated Team Young's ODB Singles match
7 Team EC3's Ethan Carter III defeated Team Angle's Davey Richards Singles match
8 Team Young's Bully Ray and Gunner defeated Team Roode's Samuel Shaw and Kenny King Tag team match
9 Team Young (Eric Young (captain), Bully Ray, Eddie Edwards, Gunner and ODB) defeated Team EC3 (Ethan Carter III (captain), The BroMans (Jessie Godderz and Robbie E), Magnus and Gail Kim)[/spoiler]
Say what you will about TNA, this image is boss.
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Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Dave Meltzer reported in the latest issue of The Wrestling Observer that it's pretty much a done deal that TNA will no longer air on Spike TV after their deal ends at the end of the year. Spike TV has been trying to be a good partner and give TNA until the end of the year to broker a new deal.
As we reported last month, TNA received an offer from Discovery Network's VELOCITY channel, which is in 48 million homes and is in HD only. The biggest issue was the rights fee, which is less than a quarter of what they are currently making at Spike. If TNA took the deal, they would have to find an additional revenue stream or the deal may not be viable.
Meltzer noted that WGN America has come up as a possible option for TNA, however that could possibly have pre-emptions. TNA is reportedly in talks with two other networks, making it four total networks are currently in the running. Two of the networks would be stronger than WGN or Velocity, and one is even stronger than Spike, although it doesn't share the same demographics.
Until a TV deal is made TNA is shying away from making any new deals, and "everything is up in the air regarding the future."
Just too add a lot of TNA talent is showing up at Chikara's King of Trios as of right now its
Homicide
Rockstar Spud
Tigre Uno
Rumored more to appear
Source: Wrestlezone
*Spoilers*
Brodus Clay is making his debut at the Bethlehem tapings. No confirmation of what name he'll be using (though I hope he leaves the Funky Dinosaur on the indies). Will see if I can find updates after tapings complete.
As if I needed another reason not to watch TNA...
This is all I could find for last nights tapings, atm. (No clue when airing)
QuoteAt tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling taping, Havok defeated Gail Kim to become the TNA Knockouts champion.
The former Brodus Clay also debuted for TNA at the taping.
We'll have additional Impact Wrestling spoilers as soon as we receive a complete report.[/quote[
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Clay as a monster heel is awesome. WWE killed him.
** SPOILERS ** For The 10/1/14 TNA Impact Wrestling
[spoiler]Source: PWInsider
Below are spoilers from Tuesday night's TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in Bethlehem, PA. These should air on October 1st:
* Crazzy Steve defeated Robbie in a match for Xplosion
* Samoa Joe defeated Austin Aries to retain the X Division Title
* MVP with Kenny King defeated Mr. Anderson with Chris Melendez
* Ethan Carter III defeated Eric Young.
* Havok and Gail Kim fought to a No Contest. Havok caught Gail off the apron and slammed her on the floor outside of the ring, causing the referee to throw up the "X" and Gail was helped to the back.
* The Wolves, Team 3D and The Hardys did a promo to set up Full Metal Mayhem that will be taped on Friday night.[/spoiler]
** SPOILERS ** For The 10/8/14 TNA Impact Wrestling
[spoiler]Source: PWInsider
Below are spoilers from Tuesday night's TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in Bethlehem, PA. These should air on October 8th:
* Manik with James Storm defeated Shark Boy.
* Havok defeated Gail Kim to win the Knockouts Title. Kim's shoulder was bandaged from the previous episode.
* Madison Rayne defeated Angelina Love and Taryn Terrell to become the new #1 contender.
* Bram defeated Samuel Shaw in a Hardcore Match.
* James Storm and The Great Sanada defeated Tigre Uno and Low Ki.
* Ethan Carter III fired Rockstar Spud in the ring. Spud turned face but was laid out by a debuting Brodus Clay.
* Bobby Roode won a 2-on-1 Elimination Match. He defeated MVP first by pinfall and then Kenny King by disqualification when Bobby Lashley interfered. Due to a stipulation, Rood earned a future title shot.[/spoiler]
- Dixie Carter was asked on Twitter if she could give loyal TNA fans a sign that Impact Wrestling will be on US TV at the first of the year. She replied:
"SIGN :)"
[Spoiler]Apparently Bobby Roode won the TNA Title tonight at the tapings. [Spoiler]
** SPOILERS ** Impact Wrestling Results For 10/29
[spoiler]TNA taped the October 29th episode of Impact Wrestling tonight in Bethlehem, PA. We will have the October 15th and October 22nd tapings from Wednesday night up soon. Thanks to L for these spoilers, supposed to air on October 29th:
* MVP and Kenny King cut a promo about a tag team tournament to crown new #1 contenders. They then defeated Samoa Joe and Low Ki in a long match.
* Bram cuts a promo on Abyss and Devon. He calls out Magnus and they reunite. Devon comes out and brings Tommy Dreamer with him. A brawl breaks out and Dreamer stands tall with Devon.
* The Hardys defeated Ethan Carter III and Tyrus, the former Brodus Clay.
* Angelina Love and Velvet Sky defeated Madison Rayne and Taryn Terrell when Madison turned on Taryn. Rayne also went for Angelina and Velvet.
* James Storm, Manik and The Great Sanada come out for a segment. Storm says a storm is coming and calls out Davey Richards. Storm offers Richards a spot in his group. Eddie Edwards comes down and tries to talk Davey out of it.
* James Storm vs. Eddie Edwards ends with Storm winning after The Wolves were arguing.
* Bobby Roode defeated Bobby Lashley to win the World Heavyweight Title. Kurt Angle was special referee. Lashley dominated most of the match. Angle took two bumps but came back to stop Lashley from using the belt and count the pin.[/spoiler]
I scooped you by 4 minutes, so suck it Fnord. :P
Quote from: Mike Powers on September 18, 2014, 10:12:40 PM
I scooped you by 4 minutes, so suck it Fnord. :P
You scooped me with 1 result, not the full day's results.
You lose.
My result is the one that matters.
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Vote: Powers
The guy on Fan posting from the show says that the result of the first match is different.
Quote from: jagilki on September 18, 2014, 10:19:03 PM
The guy on Fan posting from the show says that the result of the first match is different.
Hmmm.... that's weird. I only report the news, I don't witness it.
** SPOILERS ** Impact Wrestling Results For 11/5[spoiler]TNA taped the November 5th episode of Impact Wrestling tonight in Bethlehem, PA. We will have the October 15th and October 22nd tapings from Wednesday night up soon and the October 29th tapings from tonight are already up. Thanks to L for these spoilers, supposed to air on November 5th:
* Brittany and Samuel Shaw came to the ring. Shaw talked about Gunner before making out with Brittany. Gunner comes out and says they're creepy bastards. Gunner attacks Shaw until Brittany jumps on Gunner's back. This leads to Shaw hitting a low blow on Gunner. Shaw put Gunner out in a sleeper. Shaw and Brittany pose and make out some more.
* Havok defeated Gail Kim to retain the Knockouts Title. Gail went down on the floor and they tried to stop the match but she had it restarted. Havok wins the match with a chokeslam.
* Rockstar Spud comes to the ring and talks to Jeremy Borash. Spud calls Ethan Carter III a wanker and a big-nosed douchebag. This leads to EC3 and Tyrus, the former Brodus Clay, to come down and attack Spud. Ethan also slaps Borash. Eric Young makes the save.
* Devon and Tommy Dreamer defeated Bram and Magnus in a Hardcore Match.
* Bobby Roode comes out for a championship celebration. Kurt Angle introduced him. Roode talked about how wrestling is his love and all he's got besides his family. He says he's the best now after winning the World Heavyweight Title. Roode calls Angle the best pro wrestler who ever lived. Roode says he's happy and proud to be the TNA Champion. Bobby Lashley, MVP and Kenny King interrupt. MVP said Lashley was the most dominant champion and we were intimidated by him. MVP says he made sure he won by having Angle as special referee. MVP wants a shot at Roode. Angle says MVP doesn't deserve it but Roode accepts MVP's challenge, which will be taped on Friday night.
* The Hardys vs. Samoa Joe and Low Ki in tag tournament finals is next. The Hardys get the win in a great match.
* Chris Melendez and Mr. Anderson defeated Bro-Mans in a match for Xplosion.[/spoiler]
Oh, look Jag, they changed it! *gasp*
[spoiler]* MVP and Kenny King cut a promo about a tag team tournament to crown new #1 contenders. They then lost to Samoa Joe and Low Ki in a long match.[/spoiler]
Quote from: Fnord on September 18, 2014, 10:46:41 PM
Hmmm.... that's weird. I only report copy/paste the news, I don't witness it.
Are they taping post Bound For Glory shows?
Yes.
I want these guys to make it... I do... but can you imagine the WWE taping shows past Wrestlemania?
They need some better wrestling minds within TNA.... and some better business people as well.
Quote from: Gravedigger on September 18, 2014, 11:55:45 PM
I want these guys to make it... I do... but can you imagine the WWE taping shows past Wrestlemania?
They need some better wrestling minds within TNA.... and some better business people as well.
This post gets the Powers Seal of Approval!!!
Brodie in TNA? #Sad
Quote from: Mike Powers on September 18, 2014, 10:07:32 PM
[Spoiler]Apparently Bobby Roode won the TNA Title tonight at the tapings. [Spoiler]
[spoiler]Did he say something about Lashley's daughter to get said world title shot[/spoiler]
Big Spoilers From Tonight's Impact Wrestling Taping
[spoiler]- Samoa Joe vacated the TNA X Division title at tonight's Impact Wrestling tapings in Bethlehem, PA because he was not medically cleared to compete.
- James Storm and Abyss defeat the Wolves at tonight's taping to become the new TNA Tag Team Champions.
- Also at tonight's taping, Tayrn Terell defeated Havok and Gail Kim in a three way Knockouts match to become the new TNA Knockouts Champion. Terell pinned Kim to win the match.
Havok defeated Gail Kim to win the belt earlier this week at another Impact taping in Bethlehem, which will air on October 1st.[/spoiler]
Wait Wut?
[spoiler]
Quote- James Storm and Abyss defeat the Wolves at tonight's taping to become the new TNA Tag Team Champions.
I haven't read around much, when did Abitch Join the Redneck Rape Crew?[/spoiler]
Yeah, that confused me, too! lol
I've read that apparently Storm used his Feast or Fired Briefcase.
Ha! I forgot he even had that!
More spoilers!
[spoiler]As noted, Samoa Joe had to give up the X Division Title at tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in Bethlehem due to injuries.
Tigre Uno, DJ Zema Ion, Low Ki and Manik wrestled in a Fatal 4 Way to crown a new champion and Low Ki won.
We will have full spoilers up soon.[/spoiler]
[spoiler]Bobby Roode turned heel on EY, who then beat him for the title by turning heel on him in the match. Post match Roo turned heel on EY for winning the match.[/spoiler]
** SPOILERS ** Impact Wrestling Results For 11/12
[spoiler]Thanks to Louis "L" Celecz and Big Iz for the following TNA Impact Wrestling spoilers from tonight's tapings in Bethlehem, PA. These should air on November 12th:
* The Wolves defeated The Hardys and Team 3D in a Full Metal Mayhem. This was a brutal match with lots of spots. All teams had to be helped to the back or checked on by trainers.
* Samoa Joe vacates the X Division Title because he's not cleared to compete.
* Tyrus with Ethan Carter III defeated Eric Young with Rockstar Spud.
* Eric Young gets laid out by Bobby Lashley. Austin Aries makes the save.
* Gunner defeated Samuel Shaw in a No DQ match. Brittany interfered to help Shaw and accidentally dropped him on the way out.
* Austin Aries defeated Bobby Lashley by DQ when Lashley speared Aries outside of the ring.
* Taryn Terrell defeated Havok and Gail Kim in a triple threat to win the Knockouts Title. This was said to be a good Knockouts match. We're not sure if this airs on the November 12th episode or the November 19th episode.[/spoiler]
Fuck I hate that tapings happen so far in advance. I understand why, but damn it is annoying.
Quote from: jagilki on September 19, 2014, 11:04:47 PM
[spoiler]Bobby Roode turned heel on EY, who then beat him for the title by turning heel on him in the match. Post match Roo turned heel on EY for winning the match.[/spoiler]
Wait, what?
it was a joke Mike
Real Spoilers
[spoiler]11-19
Crazzy Steve defeated Jesse Godderz in a match for Xplosion.
* Taryn Terrell's win over Havok and Gail Kim for the Knockouts Title may air on this episode of the November 12th episode, that wasn't confirmed.
* James Storm, Manik and The Great Sanada call out The Wolves to join them. Davey Richards turns Storm down and they attack The Wolves. This led to Storm cashing in his Feast or Fired title shot. Abyss came down and joined Storm's group. Storm and Abyss defeated The Wolves to win the Tag Team Titles.
* Chris Melendez vs. Kenny King ends when MVP attacks Melendez. Mr. Anderson makes the save.
* World Heavyweight champion Bobby Roode comes out and talks about how Bobby Lashley is trying to end the careers of Eric Young and Austin Aries. Roode wants a fight and says he will give Lashley a title shot. Roode calls Lashley out and they brawl through the crowd.
* Low Ki defeated DJ Zema Ion, Manik and Tigre Uno in a Fatal 4 Way to win the vacant X Division Title. Ki pinned Uno after a Crusher off the top.
* MVP attacks Kurt Angle backstage.
* Ethan Carter III and Tyrus cut a promo in the ring to lots of heat and boring chants.
* Bram defeated Tommy Dreamer in a Hardcore Match. Dreamer grabbed John Cena's old US Title belt from a fan and hit Bram with it at one point. Magus interfered and they double teamed Dreamer. Al Snow made the save and took out Magnus but Bram still got the win.
* Kurt Angle comes out and addresses MVP's backstage attack on him. MVP interrupts and says he's tired of everyone, tired of TNA and tired of Angle. Angle attacks MVP and Kenny King makes the save. MVP kicks Angle in the head. Mr. Anderson runs down but Lashley takes him out with a spear. Bobby Roode comes down and throws Kenny King into the barrier. Roode and Lashley brawl in the ring. MVP leaves. Roode destroys Lashley and clears the ring of him. Impact ends with Roode starting a TNA chant and posing with the title.[/spoiler]
fuck... so many of these matches are being repeated in each different set of spoilers.....
- Tonight's episode of TNA Impact Wrestling will feature the qualifying bouts for Kurt Angle's NYC Gold Rush tournament. Matches include:
* Austin Aries vs Knux
* Mr. Anderson vs Magnus
* Abyss vs Samuel Shaw
* MVP vs Low Ki
* Tajiri vs Robbie E
- Wrestle-1 has announced that The Wolves will not be competing at Bound For Glory due to Davey Richards' injuries. Team 3D have been confirmed for the event.
Wrestle-1's Jimmy Suzuki met with TNA's Mike Tenay, Taz, Bob Ryder and John Gaburick this week to discuss Bound For Glory plans.
Suzuki shot down reports that Bobby Lashley, who is being advertised by TNA, had been added to the card and indicated that the TNA Knockouts will not have a match on Bound For Glory this year. Below are some of Suzuki's recent tweets:
"We have too many good cards and having difficulty make it less than 10... Sorry but I don't think there will be a room for girls this time."
"We don't want 5 min matches . We want to show good solid wrestling as a speciality of Japanese wrestling organization"
"Best match I have seen in TNA is Joe vs AJ vs Daniels. I wanna see something like that at BFG."
Yeah this is going to be Wrestle1 Bound For Glory featuring a handful of guys from that shithole in the USA.
Wow, TNA should have had this shit planned out months ago too late to ball up and be like "The Knockouts are as much of TNA as AJ vs Joe vs Daniels is. The girls get a match or we stay in America"
Wrestle-1 is owning TNA from the sounds of it. Maybe they should have given Viacom control
Considering the K.O division is still one of the best things in TNA, it is a pretty stupid thing.
QuoteTNA TV DEAL UPDATE
By Mike Johnson on 2014-09-25 09:55:00
There have been a lot of online reports and stories making the rounds over the last several days about TNA closing in on a new TV deal that would see them leave SpikeTV for another cable network.
The network in question (which we are not naming as we have not independently heard it's name from multiple sources) has been investing in a lot of original programming over the last year, including their own originally produced dramas.
TNA sources indicate that discussions with "several" different cable outlets, including Spike, are still ongoing as of earlier this week.
The belief among many in the company is that there will be some sort of deal made shortly.
http://pwinsider.com/article/88498/tna-tv-deal-update.html?p=1 (http://pwinsider.com/article/88498/tna-tv-deal-update.html?p=1)
So, WGN America?
Could be FX perhaps or even AMC. Both have been doing a lot more original programming as of late. More than likely it's WGN America, but there's a few other possibilities.
I don't think FX or AMC would be considered a "step down" from Spike though.
Don't see anything in that story that mentions a step down
Yeah, sorry. That's from a report somwhere last week. When most people were more inclined to lean towards it being Velocity.
Quote from: jagilki on September 25, 2014, 04:45:41 PM
Yeah, sorry. That's from a report somwhere last week. When most people were more inclined to lean towards it being Velocity.
Yeah that'd be a step down and then some.
Quote from: Chris Shields on September 25, 2014, 02:39:31 PM
Could be FX perhaps or even AMC. Both have been doing a lot more original programming as of late. More than likely it's WGN America, but there's a few other possibilities.
AMC has Billy Corgan's company now.
BFG has no storyline based matches. That is embarrassing.
The following matches have been announced for TNA Bound For Glory from Tokyo next month:
X Division Title Match
Samoa Joe vs. Low Ki vs. Kaz Hayashi
Tag Team Grudge Match
James Storm and Great Sanada vs. Great Muta and Tajiri
Tag Team Match
Team 3D vs. Abyss and Tommy Dreamer
Knockouts Match
Havok vs. Velvet Sky
TNA vs. Wrestle-1
Ethan Carter III vs. Ryota Hama
TNA vs. Wrestle-1
Manik vs. Minoru Tanaka
TNA vs. Wrestle-1
MVP vs. Kazma Sakamoto
Skip. What a lame duck of a show...and I speak from experience of being the lamest duck there is.
With no more shows scheduled in the States this year after the next set of tapings, it's going to be damn slim pickings for TNA talent to make a living. Especially those on a per appearance deal (the vast majority of the roster).
The sooner they get the TV deal sorted out, one way or another, the better. Cause this company is drifting along in a holding pattern and needing the help of a tiny indy company in Japan to put on what was their biggest PPV of the year.
What a state this company has got into during the past 3-5 years. That big financial gamble of Hogan, Flair, RVD, Hardy, Bischoff and the rest really did not pay off and now the effects are being felt.
Here's hoping they do get it sorted and get the company on some kind of sound financial footing. The way they're going at the moment, ROH are going to move into the position of being the 2nd biggest promotion in the States on TV exposure alone.
Quote from: Duckman on September 30, 2014, 07:52:57 AM
Skip. What a lame duck of a show...and I speak from experience of being the lamest duck there is.
With no more shows scheduled in the States this year after the next set of tapings, it's going to be damn slim pickings for TNA talent to make a living. Especially those on a per appearance deal (the vast majority of the roster).
The sooner they get the TV deal sorted out, one way or another, the better. Cause this company is drifting along in a holding pattern and needing the help of a tiny indy company in Japan to put on what was their biggest PPV of the year.
What a state this company has got into during the past 3-5 years. That big financial gamble of Hogan, Flair, RVD, Hardy, Bischoff and the rest really did not pay off and now the effects are being felt.
Here's hoping they do get it sorted and get the company on some kind of sound financial footing. The way they're going at the moment, ROH are going to move into the position of being the 2nd biggest promotion in the States on TV exposure alone.
Honestly, ROH's headed in the same direction, unfortunately. They're going to suffer the same fate that ECW did in the late 90's in that WWE is just going to continue to pick off their talent one-by-one.
TNA tried so hard to be WWE-lite when they should have been what they were at the beginning: an alternative. Ironically, NXT is what TNA
should have been. The best wrestling, period, is happening in WWE's developmental brand.
Wrestle-1 and TNA have announced that Andy Wu and Hijo Del Pantera vs. Yusuke Kodama and Kuroshio Ikemen Jiro has been added to the Bound For Glory card. Here's the updated card for October 12th:
Tag Team Grudge Match
James Storm and Great Sanada vs. Great Muta and Tajiri
X Division Title Match
Samoa Joe vs. Low Ki vs. Kaz Hayashi
Tag Team Match
Team 3D vs. Abyss and Tommy Dreamer
Knockouts Match
Havok vs. Velvet Sky
TNA vs. Wrestle-1
Ethan Carter III vs. Ryota Hama
TNA vs. Wrestle-1
Manik vs. Minoru Tanaka
TNA vs. Wrestle-1
MVP vs. Kazma Sakamoto
Andy Wu and Hijo Del Pantera vs. Yusuke Kodama and Kuroshio Ikemen Jiro
Hijo Del Pantera?
Pantera.... The Band? Had a son?
Quote from: jagilki on September 30, 2014, 09:47:56 PM
Hijo Del Pantera?
Pantera.... The Band? Had a son?
(http://www.genickbruch.com/pics/bio_gross/911270373497.jpg)
Source: F4WOnline
TNA and Wrestle-1 officials were still working on the Bound For Glory card on Monday, the day they announced it.
Regarding Team 3D vs. Abyss and Tommy Dreamer, that match was thrown together because Team 3D had no one else to face. The original plan for Abyss was a singles match against Bram, who hasn't been announced yet.
It was said that there's more to the X Division Title Match in regards to Samoa Joe's health and the status of the title. As noted, Joe will be defending against Low Ki and former WCW star Kaz Hayashi in a three-way. Apparently Hayashi was put in the match to help carry it in case Joe isn't able to perform well. We noted before that Joe will be ready to go for the pay-per-view but will not be 100%.
MVP was originally going to face 450 pound Ryota Hama, a former Sumo wrestler. They ended up going with MVP vs. former WWE talent Kazma Sakamoto and Hama will be facing Ethan Carter III.
This will be the worst PPV ever.
Heroes of Wrestling agrees.
Is it any wonder that they're about to lose their TV contract? Biggest PPV of the year, and it was pretty much booked at random. Not only that, but you're leaving off some of your biggest draws, including your current World champion, plus all of the knockouts, and you're doing so in favor of a bunch of guys that your fans don't know a damn thing about. It would be one thing if they were partnered up with New Japan or NOAH or even freaking Toryumon, but World-1 has like maybe 5 guys that anyone but the super crazy wrestling fans will have ever heard of, and only 3 of them are even booked for this show.
This has to be a joke ... were being punkd right
I pity the fools who will pay money for this
My interest in tna has really picked up lately, and reading/seeing the bound for glory ppv and it's lineup has taken all the steam out of watching. I need a good break and no doubt I'm not the only one.
It's just such a sad side effect of the financial/creative mess they've got themselves in.
The former biggest PPV of the year is now given less promotion than one of those throw away Jokers Wild BS things they do.
This company needs a serious creative and financial shot in the arm. I'm worried they're holding out hope that a new TV will save them, but with wrestling being so cold to the mainstream fans, I'd be surprised if any deal they get is more than just paying lip service to having the show on TV. As opposed to it being something that will eventually improve TNA's situation.
So many failed attempts, so many mistakes and creative mismanagement. It's almost at the point now where it'd be kinder to just put the old dog down, as opposed to letting it limp on to a slow and inevitable death.
Quote from: Duckman on October 02, 2014, 08:06:15 AM
It's just such a sad side effect of the financial/creative mess they've got themselves in.
The former biggest PPV of the year is now given less promotion than one of those throw away Jokers Wild BS things they do.
This company needs a serious creative and financial shot in the arm. I'm worried they're holding out hope that a new TV will save them, but with wrestling being so cold to the mainstream fans, I'd be surprised if any deal they get is more than just paying lip service to having the show on TV. As opposed to it being something that will eventually improve TNA's situation.
So many failed attempts, so many mistakes and creative mismanagement. It's almost at the point now where it'd be kinder to just put the old dog down, as opposed to letting it limp on to a slow and inevitable death.
Total agreement ...my fine feather friend
(http://www.accelerator3359.com/Wrestling/pictures/hama.jpg)
That pretty much says it all.
What
The Fuck
Is That?
Waiver Wire pickup? lol Yeah, unfortunately I have to watch this PPV for FWL purposes. :(
Quote from: JackHondo on October 02, 2014, 09:30:19 PM
(http://www.accelerator3359.com/Wrestling/pictures/hama.jpg)
That pretty much says it all.
I think his facial expression is the fans' reaction to this show.
It's the Asian Brodus Clay!
I think he ATE Brodus Clay.
Speaking of big worthless dolphin loving lard butts, would an "Eff you Dolphin and Whale!" joke be in too poor taste?
Quote from: JackHondo on October 02, 2014, 10:14:44 PM
I think he ATE Brodus Clay.
Speaking of big worthless dolphin loving lard butts, would an "Eff you Dolphin and Whale!" joke be in too poor taste?
no
Is he related to Aja Kong?
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll17/PAULIELEXX/AjaKong.jpg)
- Kurt Angle has announced that Angelina Love, Taryn Terrell and Madison Rayne will compete in a Triple Threat on Wednesday's Impact Wrestling to determine a new #1 contender to Havok's TNA Knockouts Title.
- On a related note, TNA has confirmed that Velvet Sky vs. Havok at this Sunday's Bound For Glory pay-per-view will be for the Knockouts Title.
Regarding Sunday's Bound For Glory pay-per-view, there will only be two title matches - Sky vs. Havok and Kaz Hayashi vs. Low Ki vs. Samoa Joe for the X Division Title.
- Some of the TNA talents are expecting a big announcement, likely a new TV deal, in the next seven days. There's also a feeling that they do not have a new deal signed as of Bound For Glory.
Major TNA Talent Signing Coming Soon?, News On TNA Talents Who Have Contracts Expiring
Spud presents The Dixie Carter Tribute (March 13, 2014) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzKr0BQNtgE#ws)
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Dixie Carter recently told some people to expect a major announcement soon, believed to be a new TNA TV deal but that may not be the case. There were claims of negotiating with a talent who would "shock people" and a new signing that would help bring buzz to TNA but nobody knows who those talents may be. We know it's not CM Punk and Mick Foley.
- At least some TNA talents who have expired contracts or have contracts expiring soon say that no officials are getting back to them. We've noted how TNA is not doing any serious contract negotiations until a new TV deal is signed.
Who's out there, other than Punk, that will get them the buzz that they need at this point?
Quote from: Gravedigger on October 15, 2014, 11:06:42 PM
Who's out there, other than Punk, that will get them the buzz that they need at this point?
EBOLA!
They say "talent" not "wrestler". I'm gonna guess JR.
They're bringing in Mantaur for sure.
[spoiler]its sting[/spoiler]
It's ACE reporter Sonic Matthews
Or Justin Roberts
A talent that would shock people?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Q4EVpIFIk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Q4EVpIFIk)
Apparently Rockstar Spud has officially been released.
(at least according to his twitter, so... work?)
I really hope the big signing wasn't Brodus... unless they meant big literally.
Quote from: Gravedigger on October 16, 2014, 04:45:13 PM
I really hope the big signing wasn't Brodus... unless they meant big literally.
Excuse me, but his name is TYRUS thank you very much. Totally different.
What's Adam mikele doing in the compact zone?
- Speaking of Impact, Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio last week that TNA has enough footage from the last set of television tapings to last through the November 19th episode. After that, at least for the remaining six shows on Spike TV through the end of the year, the episodes will be recap shows with old footage.
We first reported back in September that TNA has three dates booked at the Manhattan Center in New York City in January. Those dates will likely be cancelled if the company is unable to secure a new television deal.
Quote from: Fnord on October 22, 2014, 08:15:26 PM
- Speaking of Impact, Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio last week that TNA has enough footage from the last set of television tapings to last through the November 19th episode. After that, at least for the remaining six shows on Spike TV through the end of the year, the episodes will be recap shows with old footage.
We first reported back in September that TNA has three dates booked at the Manhattan Center in New York City in January. Those dates will likely be cancelled if the company is unable to secure a new television deal.
Chopin Funeral March (Arr. for Organ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30OIz2t7h9s#)
Too soon?
Source: PWInsider
There's a strong feeling within TNA that Impact Wrestling will end up staying with Spike TV, which means TNA would likely have to settle for the lesser pay that Spike wants to pay them.
A Spike TV source confirmed this week to PWInsider that the two sides are still talking and people in TNA note that the two sides have never stopped talking and re-signing with Spike has always been a possibility.
Quote from: Fnord on November 01, 2014, 08:55:06 PM
Source: PWInsider
There's a strong feeling within TNA that Impact Wrestling will end up staying with Spike TV, which means TNA would likely have to settle for the lesser pay that Spike wants to pay them.
A Spike TV source confirmed this week to PWInsider that the two sides are still talking and people in TNA note that the two sides have never stopped talking and re-signing with Spike has always been a possibility.
Isn't TNA their highest rated show? Why get rid of it?
Is that a serious statement? Reruns of cops have been getting better ratings than Impact.
Quote from: Krazy on November 01, 2014, 11:38:21 PM
Isn't TNA their highest rated show? Why get rid of it?
Ad rates. Spike can charge more to advertisers for their spots during any other programming than wrestling. That's why the WWE holds onto their advertisers like a crackhead holds onto it's last fix.
Their highest rated show is Bar Rescue and it's not close. I believe I saw something that reported Bar Rescue, ink master, and auction hunters were their 3 highest rated programs last year with tna finishing close to/at the bottom of shows with original content.
Spike wins and the cost cuts begin for tna
TNA Officially Announces First Set Of TV Tapings For Destination America
BREAKING NEWS: IMPACT WRESTLING Moves to a New Home in January 2015! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpP2mL7ceHc#ws)
TNA has announced that they will return to the Manhattan Center in New York City on January 7th, January 8th and January 9th for their debut episodes on Destination America. The following was issued:
IMPACT WRESTLING'S DESTINATION AMERICA TELEVISION DEBUT TO TAKE PLACE AT NEW YORK CITY'S MANHATTAN CENTER
TICKETS FOR THREE NIGHT RUN, JANUARY 7 – 9, ON SALE DECEMBER 5
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 25, 2014) – TNA Entertainment today announced tickets will be on sale beginning Dec. 5 for three consecutive televised events, Jan. 7 – 9, emanating from the legendary Manhattan Center in New York City for IMPACT WRESTLING's debut on Destination America.
"With the explosive sold-out crowds in New York City this past summer, returning to the Manhattan Center for three huge events as IMPACT WRESTLING debuts on Destination America was an easy decision," said Dixie Carter.
Tickets for the Jan. 7 – 9 televised events will go on sale beginning Friday, Dec. 5 at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800.745.3000. Starting at just $20, tickets make great holiday gifts.
For an exclusive pre-sale code follow TNA President Dixie Carter on twitter @TNADixie.
- TNA announced today that the December 3rd and 10th episodes of Impact Wrestling will feature the best of Impact from 2014, while the final two episodes on Spike TV on December 17th and 24th will countdown to the all time greatest moment in TNA's history.
"For the past 9 years, TNA and Spike have partnered to deliver the best professional wrestling in the world to our fans week in and week out. Before the move to our new home on Destination America in January, we wanted the final four episodes on Spike to celebrate the best moments for this incredible year of IMPACT and the greatest moments in TNA's history," said TNA President Dixie Carter. "I will always have a special place in my heart for Kevin Kay, Scott Fishman and the incredible team at Spike. Together we did amazing things and I wish them nothing but the best in their endeavor."
so basically TNA wrestlers are getting shit all FWL points those weeks?
Good to see TNA with some kind of TV deal. God knows what it'll actually pay them - we'll find out when we see which talent they're able to sign to deals.
Destination America doesn't seem like a big network - they have less Twitter followers than a mid level wrestling gossip site. But, beggers can't be chosers! And I guess any TV is better than none.
Just out of interest, will anyone be upgrading or ordering Destination America just so they can watch IMPACT? Or will you be more likely to seek it out online?
Quote from: Duckman on November 26, 2014, 05:50:55 AM
Good to see TNA with some kind of TV deal. God knows what it'll actually pay them - we'll find out when we see which talent they're able to sign to deals.
Destination America doesn't seem like a big network - they have less Twitter followers than a mid level wrestling gossip site. But, beggers can't be chosers! And I guess any TV is better than none.
Just out of interest, will anyone be upgrading or ordering Destination America just so they can watch IMPACT? Or will you be more likely to seek it out online?
Not available in all markets so some providers have it but maybe not in your market. So, I am thinking this might be the downfall or demand for the channel. I know because of Lucha Underground is creating a buzz for El Rey. If Dixie is trying this this might fall on their face.
Dixie isn't trying to build up a network, she's trying to make the best deal with very limited options.
I happen to get the channel, I'll give it a look when it premieres to see if anything significant changes.
UK boy - so odds are I'll still get it on Challenge :D
The more I'm reading about this (all taken with a pinch of salt, of course - never believe everything you read on t'interwebs, folks!) the more excited I'm getting. Apparently DA are well on board with pushing TNA and are talking about doing more programming than just one show a week with minimal adfvertising - there's talk of Boot camps, extra shows, all sorts. If this does pan out, this could be a significant step - one of TNA's problems has always been marketing - Spike never seemed interested in promoting them.
I've also heard rumours that Tenay will be gone from the commentary team and replaced with *drumrolls* Josh "SONIC" Matthews!
Quote from: Goldferg on November 26, 2014, 04:20:13 AM
so basically TNA wrestlers are getting shit all FWL points those weeks?
Yep, basically until TNA is back on Destination Whatever TNA points will suffer in FWL.
Because only One Night Only stuff will count, not Best Of's, right?
Quote from: Mike Powers on November 27, 2014, 10:42:00 PM
Because only One Night Only stuff will count, not Best Of's, right?
Only new content counts.
In other words, "Yup". Lol.
Well, if the episodes of TNA Superstars commenting and whatnot, that would count.
Josh Mathews is expected to replace Mike Tenay on TNA commentary when Impact Wrestling launches on Destination America in January. This move has been expected internally for a while as Tenay lives in Las Vegas and has to be flown in to events while Mathews is now working out of TNA headquarters in Nashville. As noted, Tenay is expected to stay with the company in a different role.
With their new TV deal, TNA has less money to work with and other cost cutting early on is expected.
As there is no Canadian broadcaster for TNA (aside from PPV offerings), once Impact is off Spike there will be no TNA available for me. I'm not sure how this will really affect me as the last thing concerning TNA I can actually remember watching was the Dixieland match where Magnus won the TNA World championship.
TNA Knockout Santana "Brittany" Garrett's TNA deal ended in late November and she has not signed a new contract. She appeared at last night's SHINE wrestling event, where she defeated former partner Amber O'Neal on iPPV. Santana was a part of the last Impact TV tapings held for SpikeTV before they moved to Destination America.
Santana will be appearing at next Saturday's I Believe in Wrestling event in Orlando, and more announcements will be made on her Facebook and Twitter @BrittanyTNA. She will continue to take independent wrestling bookings as well as modeling and commercial gigs at BrittanyTNA@gmail.com.
Quote**Dixie Carter did an interview this week with The Independent as she discussed British Boot Camp Season 2 as well as the upcoming Maximum Impact tour next month. The topic of Vince Russo was also brought up and Carter stated that:
I'm a big Vince Russo fan, I think he's very talented, I think he gets a bad rap, but I feel like the way everything played itself out, when I'm negotiating a business deal and it's private, you have to keep certain things confidential whether it's a new signing, or how your creative is going. All things are critical to the right element, and things were getting out concerning his involvement, and it was becoming a distraction. I think he's incredibly talented, I really do, but it's like when you have a football player on your team, and that player is getting a certain amount of attention and distraction, he may be a very good player but you've got to ask yourself if it's the right thing for where you're at right now, and if you're trying to create a certain kind of locker room of peace, we were right in the middle of very important stuff, and we didn't need that. I'm a fan but it wasn't the time to take it to another level. Vince has worked with us three different times, and the one thing I've learnt in wrestling is that you never say never and I'll never say never on Vince [coming back to TNA].
Russo isn't bad so long as they keep a leash on him. The problem is no one wants to be the leash.
Tenay not on commentary? I suppose that's good, been hearing Spud and JB on commentary and it works in the sense they don't sound bored or only switch up a gear when plugging something. Taz and Josh might actually be good but who will Josh's TNA version of JAWWWNNNNNNN SEEEEENER be?
I think you're thinking of Justin Roberts, not Josh Matthews.
Huh? I meant more that he was one of the ones constantly interviewing Cena etc, not so much emphasis on being ring announcer way of saying the name. :)
In any case, as long as he's not a reheat of Todd Doghouse Kenelly, should be fine.
Quote from: ToneCold on December 09, 2014, 09:01:45 PM
Huh? I meant more that he was one of the ones constantly interviewing Cena etc, not so much emphasis on being ring announcer way of saying the name. :)
In any case, as long as he's not a reheat of Todd Doghouse Kenelly, should be fine.
I liked Todd, he was a breath of fresh air and made Tazz aware there was wrestling.
Think my favourite memory of Todd was when it was 3 of them on Commentary and 'Sixes and Threes spokesman' Taz pretty much knocked Todd off the middle seat just by putting out his arms and getting a bit boisterous. Funny as hell. ;D
So apparently Impact Wrestling has a new logo and rebrand for Destination America. I actually quite like it, but can't help but notice the absence of the letters TNA in what little I've seen so far. With any luck that's a sign they're finally settling on IMPACT WRESTLING and won't be using it and TNA interchangeably anymore.
My reaction after seeing that logo?
Impact Wrestlers: ASSEMBLE!
They've had the 6 sides ring back for a while now Jack.
The new logo doesn't mention TNA. So maybe you're right Tone and they're going with the brand of impact wrestling. Which is actually a much better name than TNA - which is a 'nudge nudge, wink wink' name to have anyway.
I wouldn't be worried about the logo. I'd be more worried about the fact that Destination America are putting them on Friday night - when hardly anyone in the demographics they want watches TV. Smackdown's rating got hit big time when they moved to Friday, same with The Ultimate Fighter.
For a 'flagship' show, they're certainly not getting the prime time Wednesday slot I expected them to get.
Promo poster for the first new show is first thing I've seen that shows the TNA Name, but only in reference to the Title (SPOILER: Match between Bobby and Bobby which Bobby will win ;) )
Bobby Bobby Bobby. Bobby.
Bobby.
Quote from: Mike Powers on December 11, 2014, 01:27:54 AM
My reaction after seeing that logo?
Impact Wrestlers: ASSEMBLE!
Hmm a hint Joss Whedon is doing some writing for Impact... now
That would be interesting. Expect a proper return for Abyss, only to be defeated by a spunky new Knockout maybe? :jointpasssmiley:
- TNA President Dixie Carter announced on Twitter that a new show called Impact Wrestling: Unlocked will air on Saturday mornings at 10am ET starting January 17th.
Dixie, here's a lockpick. It might come in handy if you, "the master of unlocking", take it with you.
TNA issued the following:
IMPACT WRESTLING BECOMES "UNLOCKED" WITH BRAND NEW TELEVISION SERIES
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 16, 2014) – TNA Entertainment will deliver a new concept in professional wrestling with the premiere of IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED, Saturday, January 17 at 10/9c on Destination America. This new weekly series hosted by "The Professor" Mike Tenay will dive deeper into the most recent episode of IMPACT WRESTLING with exclusive content and never-before-seen footage.
During IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED viewers will get an enhanced experience as the screen comes alive with match facts and stats, as well as bonus commentary and exclusive footage taking fans deeper into the intriguing characters, captivating stories and fascinating personal lives of the TNA Superstars.
"Fans are constantly asking me what goes on behind the scenes," said Tenay. "The appetite is strong for interesting factoids and an insider's perspective. We will explore everything from why World Champion Bobby Roode uses his Roode Bomb finisher to how Taryn Terrell uses her stuntwoman background when defending her Knockouts title. IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED will offer a distinctive and stimulating viewing experience unmatched in professional sports."
In addition, each week during IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED, Tenay will reveal the IMPACT WRESTLING Top 5, a power ranking of the top five heavyweights in TNA. This new ranking system is sure to spark controversy, debate, and most importantly, competition.
IMPACT WRESTLING debuts on Destination America with a special LIVE broadcast on Wednesday, January 7 from 9-11 PM ET, televised from New York City's legendary Manhattan Center. IMPACT WRESTLING will move to its permanent time slot on Fridays from 9-11 PM ET beginning January 16 on Destination America.
Achievement Unlocked: Sit through a whole show of Tenay doing the stats thing ala J. B. "Sports, Michael" L.?
Would hope Jeremy Borash is also involved in this show as it sounds outside of stats like his kinda thing. This would probably be a good new show to have Spin Cycle on that used to be on Xplosion/Youtube.
I get it's more of a Inside the NBA with Ahmed Rashad than what you suggested.
Whatever happened to that 24-7 thing they announced with much fan fare? Wasn't that a behind the scenes thing?
Still popped up occasionally for a while on Youtube, and from what I gather some of it became short segments on Xplosion. A few clips here and there made it to Impact but yeah it kinda fizzled out.
Seems Dixie will be a guest on Ross's podcast the episode will be uploaded on January 6th. Now I am not expecting it to be a brutal interveiw where she will get called out on a lot of the crap and bad moves on TNA's part but I may listen to it just out of curiosity.
TNA issued the following:
DESTINATION AMERICA EXPANDS WEEKEND WRESTLING LINEUP WITH ADDITION OF TNA WRESTLING'S GREATEST MATCHES
(Silver Spring, Md.) – Destination America today announced it is adding TNA WRESTLING'S GREATEST MATCHES to its weekend lineup of wrestling programming. An hour-long show, GREATEST MATCHES presents the most remarkable and unforgettable contests of iconic TNA superstars such as Kurt Angle, Sting, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Anderson, Samoa Joe and AJ Styles. TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches debuts with a three episode mini-marathon on Saturday, January 10 beginning at 10 AM ET followed by two new additional premieres on Friday January 16 at 9AM.
TNA WRESTLING'S GREATEST MATCHES will continue to premiere in its regular time slot starting January 17 on Saturdays at 12PM.
"We joined forces with TNA because of their rich history with wrestling and have compiled an incredible anthology of TNA WRESTLING'S GREATEST MATCHES to share with our audience," said Marc Etkind, general manager of Destination America. "We're bringing fans and viewers together as we celebrate the wildest, the most intense, and the most jaw-dropping moments in the careers of some of the best professional wrestlers in the world with TNA WRESTLING'S GREATEST MATCHES."
"The legacy of TNA is best celebrated by looking at the amazing moments created by our iconic wrestlers in their finest matches," said TNA president Dixie Carter. "It's why we are so thrilled to bring TNA WRESTLING'S GREATEST MATCHES to the ever-growing lineup on Destination America, the new home for fans looking for professional wrestling at its best."
With a special LIVE broadcast, IMPACT WRESTLING debuts on Destination America on Wednesday, January 7 from 9-11 PM ET, televised from New York City's legendary Manhattan Center. IMPACT WRESTLING moves to its regular time slot on Fridays from 9-11 PM ET beginning January 16 on Destination America. IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED, with announcer Mike Tenay, will kick off Saturday wrestling with premieres in its permanent (again, regular) time slot on Saturdays from 10 AM-12 PM ET followed by brand-new episodes of TNA WRESTLING'S GREATEST MATCHES at 12PM.
January Airings of TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches include:
Saturday, January 10:
10 AM ET: Best of Sting
11 AM ET: Best of Kurt Angle
12 PM ET: Best of Kurt Angle Part 2
Friday, January 16
9 AM ET: Best of Ron Van Dam
10 AM ET: Best of Mr. Anderson
Saturday, January 17 at 12 PM ET: Best of Jeff Hardy
Friday, January 23 at 1 PM ET: Best of The Knockouts
Saturday, January 24 at 12 PM ET: Best of Samoa Joe
Saturday, January 31 at 12 PM ET: Best of Bully Ray
RON VAN DAM
Hole Bucking Slow!
- Destination America will air a marathon of TNA programming, including the last episodes that aired on Spike TV, this coming Wednesday before Impact Wrestling premieres with a live episode at 9pm EST. The show will then replay at 11pm EST and after the live special this week, Impact will go to airing taped on Friday nights at 9pm EST. The schedule for this Wednesday looks like this:
* 9am: Best of Impact Wrestling Part 1
* 11am: Best of Impact Wrestling Part 2
* 1pm: Countdown to All-Time Best TNA Moment Part 1
* 3pm: Countdown to All-Time Best TNA Moment Part 2
* 5pm: Replay of Best of Impact Wrestling Part 1
* 7pm: Replay of Best of Impact Wrestling Part 2
* 9pm: Live Impact Wrestling from New York City
* 11pm: Impact Wrestling Replay
- The updated list of profiles moved to TNA's Alumni page are Bully Ray, Devon, Shark Boy, Rampage Jackson, Brittany and Rob Terry. This indicates these talents are done with the company for now. There has been a lot of speculation on whether or not TNA will re-sign Bully Ray now that they have signed with Destination America and are back to spending money and signing new deals.
they let Shark Boy go?
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Source: PWInsider Elite
TNA Impact Wrestling will reportedly have a heavy reality TV theme to the show when it premieres with Destination America this week.
The idea is to have cameras filming everything from wrestlers walking around backstage, entering the building and even being out of character.
Dixie Carter is said to be a big fan of reality TV and Destination America already shows a lot of reality-type programming. TNA will be changing the format of Impact some to fit Destination America better.
Am I the only one kinda excited to see how it's going to be?
Quote from: Fnord on January 06, 2015, 01:49:39 PM
Source: PWInsider Elite
TNA Impact Wrestling will reportedly have a heavy reality TV theme to the show when it premieres with Destination America this week.
The idea is to have cameras filming everything from wrestlers walking around backstage, entering the building and even being out of character.
Dixie Carter is said to be a big fan of reality TV and Destination America already shows a lot of reality-type programming. TNA will be changing the format of Impact some to fit Destination America better.
Am I the only one kinda excited to see how it's going to be?
yes he is only one excited
I guess I am the only one excited to see what's going to happen. Maybe it's just the FWL in me? lol
Storm Continues Building the Revolution with Mahabali Sheera (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rndFtsgG_Dc#ws)
- Mahabali Shera, the wrestler TNA signed from India last year, will be working the TNA storylines with James Storm and The Revolution stable. Storm reveals in the video above that Shera's new name will be Koya.
- Tonight's episode of TNA Impact Wrestling is the Destination America premiere and will air at 9pm EST.
Tonight's show takes place from the Manhattan Center in New York City and will feature TNA's latest reboot, a major announcement from Kurt Angle plus Bobby Lashley vs. Bobby Roode for the World Heavyweight Title.
- TNA's One Night Only: Turning Point pay-per-view debuts this Friday night. It was taped back in September 2014. Matches include Samoa Joe vs. Kenny King, Austin Aries vs. Sanada, Gail Kim vs. Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne, Rockstar Spud & Ethan Carter III vs. Gunner & Mr. Anderson, Magnus vs. Eric Young, James Storm vs. Bobby Roode, Abyss vs. Bram in a Monster's Ball Match and MVP vs. Jeff Hardy in the main event.
Quote from: Fnord on January 07, 2015, 12:31:26 PM
I guess I am the only one excited to see what's going to happen. Maybe it's just the FWL in me? lol
Storm Continues Building the Revolution with Mahabali Sheera (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rndFtsgG_Dc#ws)
- Mahabali Shera, the wrestler TNA signed from India last year, will be working the TNA storylines with James Storm and The Revolution stable. Storm reveals in the video above that Shera's new name will be Koya.
- Tonight's episode of TNA Impact Wrestling is the Destination America premiere and will air at 9pm EST.
Tonight's show takes place from the Manhattan Center in New York City and will feature TNA's latest reboot, a major announcement from Kurt Angle plus Bobby Lashley vs. Bobby Roode for the World Heavyweight Title.
Hell yeah, from a fwl point of view I am very interested.
Source: PWInsider
According to PWInsider.com, former TNA Knockouts Champion Awesome Kong is backstage at tonight's Impact Wrestling taping at the Manhattan Center in New York City. It was not, however, stated whether she has renewed her relationship with TNA.
Kong, who last appeared for TNA in 2010, has repeatedly stated in interviews that she would likely never return to the organization. In the above video interview, which was shot in November, she considered TNA a thing of the past.
"WWE, everybody dreams to go there. They say they don't, they're a liar and they're in denial," Kong said in response to whether she would return to either WWE or TNA if the door was open to. "TNA, I don't know if you'll ever see me there again. Though I appreciate what I did in TNA, I think I'm past that now."
HOT FWL PICK-UP!~
"Like to wish all my family/friends at TNA the absolute best tonight. Even though I am no longer a part doesn't mean I'm not rooting for them." - Vince Russo
It's like a rapist wishing his victim all the best as she's trying to psychologically piece her life back together. What a nerve man!
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
We noted before that TNA officials wanted Alberto "El Patron" Del Rio to make his debut on tonight's live Impact Wrestling on Destination America. The Wrestling Observer reports that tt doesn't look like Del Rio will be debuting because as of two days ago, the two sides weren't even close to signing a deal.
Del Rio signing with TNA may be a long shot because he's receiving so many offers and some would likely conflict with TNA, including Lucha Underground. People close to Del Rio have advised him that TNA is a sinking ship and does nothing but hurt the careers of talents who go there.
Wrestling Observer:
Tonight, TNA Impact Wrestling embarks on a new journey as they debut on Destination America at 9 PM EST with a main event of TNA Champion Bobby Roode vs. Bobby Lashley, a "major" Kurt Angle announcement, and plenty more surprises. There is a replay of the event following the live broadcast. Jeff Hardy, Gail Kim and EC3 are also scheduled to appear.
This is a one-week only appearance as the organization moves to Fridays starting next week. The organization will tape next week's show tomorrow night.
I'd die of laughter if Angle's announcement was that he is going to WWE to take part in the Royal Rumble.
Anyone wanna comment on the show? Anyone watch it? I liked it. Some title changes. Focused more on wrestling than backstage stuff. Surprise additions/returns to the roster. I'm actually anticipating future episodes.
Quote from: Fnord on January 08, 2015, 09:53:03 AM
Anyone wanna comment on the show? Anyone watch it? I liked it. Some title changes. Focused more on wrestling than backstage stuff. Surprise additions/returns to the roster. I'm actually anticipating future episodes.
Well better than RAW this week but that's not saying much, I mean poking a dead animal with a stick was more entertaining than RAW this week but it's still the same Impact and it's still meh.
Maybe I am being harder on crap then I normally would since I watched Wrestle Knigdom 9 twice already and going from a great show like that to this and RAW this week. Meh, so maybe that's it I know I felt like that after watching the stellar NXT R Evolution and then watching TLC-S(the S was for shitty)
How's the commentary team of Taz and Josh workin? Looking forward to seeing it.
It seemed okay. Well... I coudn't personally hear a difference between Tenay and Mathews... lol
Source: PWInsider
- As seen on last night's TNA Impact Wrestling, Jeremy Borash had part of his hair shaved off by Ethan Carter III. Borash shaved his head bald backstage after the angle.
- Around 450-500 fans attended last night's Impact Wrestling tapings at the Manhattan Center in New York City.
- Tommy Dreamer worked backstage at last night's show as an agent.
- We noted that Dixie Carter would be missing last night's tapings as she was at a Television & Critics Association event in Los Angeles. Dixie had Sgt. Chris Melendez and Mr. Anderson with her representing TNA.
TNA issued the following press release today touting this month's programming schedule on Destination America:
DESTINATION AMERICA RINGS IN 2015 WITH BRAND-NEW KNOCKOUT PREMIERES OF IMPACT WRESTLING
(Pasadena, Cal.) – Destination America is bracing for impact and entering the ring in 2015 as the new home for TNA's (Total Nonstop Action) IMPACT WRESTLING. As announced in November, Discovery Communications and TNA Entertainment signed an exclusive broadcast deal to bring all-new U.S premieres of IMPACT WRESTLING to Destination America, the only network dedicated to all-American entertainment, celebrating the people, places and stories of the United States. IMPACT WRESTLING will follow the intense, epic matches between the world's most-gifted and entertaining wrestlers including Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode and Mr. Anderson. Bringing non-stop action and explosive entertainment to its millions of voracious fans, IMPACT WRESTLING premieres on Destination America on Friday, January 16th at 9PM ET.
"We are giving our viewers what they crave with a combination of action-packed entertainment and weekly rope operas featuring classic American characters, true underdogs fighting to achieve their dream of being the top contender in the ring." said Marc Etkind, general manager of Destination America. "IMPACT WRESTLING goes beyond the action weaving together gritty story lines featuring heroes and villains and good versus evil showcasing these iconic American athletes battling it out to be the best."
"We are starting the New Year with a bang on our new home, Destination America," said TNA President Dixie Carter. "Everyone on the Destination America team is incredibly enthusiastic of our partnership and is doing a remarkable job of using the entire Discovery family of platforms to promote IMPACT WRESTLING and our two other new programs, IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED and TNA WRESTLING'S GREATEST MATCHES. Marc and his team clearly understand the unyielding appetite for captivating characters, compelling stories and quality in-ring action, and that is exactly what TNA and IMPACT WRESTLING will deliver week in and week out."
Destination America will offer wrestling fans from coast to coast and all across America brand-new weekly premieres of IMPACT WRESTLING beginning in its regular time slot on the network on Friday nights from 9-11 PM ET starting January 16, immediately followed by an encore from 11 PM-1 AM ET. After each week's premiere, Destination America will also debut the new series IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED airing on Saturdays from 10 AM-12 PM ET beginning January 17, offering a never-before-seen viewing experience to the fans featuring extra content and incredible behind the scenes footage from the previous week's IMPACT WRESTLING.
Destination America also will launch the U.S. premiere of TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches, debutingwith a three-episode mini-marathon on Saturday, January 10 beginning at 10 AM ET, presenting the most remarkable and memorable contests of TNA's Superstars. TNA WRESTLING'S GREATEST MATCHES will continue to premiere in its regular time slot starting January 17 on Saturdays at 12PM.
January Premiere Schedule of TNA Wrestling includes:
Saturday, January 10
10 AM ET: TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches: Best of Sting
11 AM ET: TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches: Best of Kurt Angle
12 PM ET: TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches: Best of Kurt Angle Part 2
Friday, January 16
9 AM ET: TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches: Best of Rob Van Dam
10 AM ET: TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches: Best of Mr. Anderson
9 PM ET: IMPACT Wrestling
Saturday, January 17
10AM ET: IMPACT Wrestling: Unlocked
12 PM ET: TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches: Best of Jeff Hardy
Friday, January 23
1 PM ET: TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches: Best of The Knockouts
9 PM ET: IMPACT Wrestling
Saturday, January 24
10AM ET: IMPACT Wrestling: Unlocked
12 PM ET: TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches: Best of Samoa Joe
Friday, January 30
9 PM ET: IMPACT Wrestling
Saturday, January 31
10AM ET: IMPACT Wrestling: Unlocked
12 PM ET: TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches: Best of Bully Ray
I'm going to give the show a watch, but from reading the results it appears to be more of the same when it comes to booking, especially the massive amounts of run-ins and interferance in the main event.
I doubt I'll watch must past this first episode because I'm so burnt out with both WWE and TNA these days, they just don't present a product that interests me anymore. But I'll give TNA a shot and see what they've come up with.
First full Impact I watched in about 3 years....
Overall... ok. Matches were decent, but I'm not a fan of the rest of their show. They need to book the non-wrestling segments better to make a more captivating overall product.
Also, not a fan of the spotlight on the ring. What's the point of a crowd if they are all in the darkness? It makes it seem like they are adding chants to the matches because of the lack of seeing the crowd. The show overall felt a little slick in terms of looks, like they were trying to hard to have it look good. Work on the booking/vignettes, not the look of the show.
Are they back to the six sided ring at least?
The lighting was because they didn't sell out and the crowd was small and wouldn't look good on TV.
And yes DQ, they're back to the six sides, have been for the last few shows.
One more thing about TNA... EC3 sucks. I don't see anything that would make me ever put him on TV.
Quote from: Gravedigger on January 09, 2015, 12:51:24 PM
One more thing about TNA... EC3 sucks. I don't see anything that would make me ever put him on TV.
Agreed but Dixie is high on the guy for whatever reason maybe he is cleaning the bats out of her belfry if you catch my meaning
QuoteEarlier today alleged viewership information for the first episode of Impact Wrestling on Destination America was posted by PWTorch.com, claiming the premiere show brought in 263,000 viewers for its first run, and 105,000 for the replay and west coast broadcast; a total of 368,000. According to several reports, TNA officicals were upset that this number – which they claimed to be "general demographic" information – was posted online.
TV By the Numbers, the same source that weekly WWE Raw, Smackdown and, in general, most TV ratings information comes from, Impact Wrestling actually did 359,000 viewers in its jump to the new network.
Their official statement was that "Impact Wrestling earned a 0.1 adults 18-49 rating and 359,00 viewers." The website did not indicate whether or not this number included the replay in the 11 p.m. ET timeslot, but given TNA's frustration over preliminary reports, we would speculate the final number (including the addition 105,000 reported) came in around 464,000 for both the live airing and the replay.
Spoilers for the next 4 weeks!
** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Wrestling Results For Next Friday
[spoiler]* Apparently they started late again tonight.
* MVP and crew kicks off the show. They've got some eye candy with them. Their group is called The BDC for The Beatdown Clan. Eric Young comes out and gets booed. He says what fans think doesn't matter to him. EY talks about hating Bobby Roode. MVP calls out new World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley but Kurt Angle comes out instead. Angle goes face to face with Samoa Joe and punches him.
* Samoa Joe defeated Kurt Angle by submission when the referee went down and Joe hit Angle with a low blow. The BDC beat Angle down after the match until Roode made the save.
* Roode sits down in the middle of the ring for a promo. He's pissed off and says this crap in TNA has gone too far. Roode says he's going to make EY pay for his sins tonight.
* The Hardys vs. The Wolves II is next. The Revolution watches the match from the balcony. Jeff Hardy had a great spot at one point where he went to the top, walked from one turnbuckle to the other and then dove out onto The Wolves. The Hardys get the win and the two teams shake hands. This was said to be as good as you'd expect.
* Eric Young vs. Bobby Roode begins in the aisle and they start brawling around the ring. They brawled through the crowd and there were "we can't see you" chants. Young wins with a piledriver on a chair.
* MVP and Kenny King comes out. MVP says tonight is a night for celebrating and Lashley will be competing. This could have been for the live crowd.
* JB announces a Feast or Famine match for another episode.
* Velvet Sky and Angelina Love defeated Brooke Tessmacher and Taryn Terrell. BroMans were at ringside with The Beautiful People. Awesome Kong appears after the lights go out. She chokeslams Zema Ion. Havok's music hits and out she comes. Her and Kong face off in the middle of the ring but security breaks it up before anything happens.
* Low Ki vs. Austin Aries for the X Division Title is next. Ki gets the win to become the new champion, just one night after losing it. Ki got the win after Kenny King attacked Austin Aries on the top rope.
* MVP calls out Bobby Lashley and he shows this time. MVP says he got Lashley everything he has. MVP says The BDC (Beat Down Clan) owns the World Heavyweight Title. Lashley says the title is his. Lashley wants nothing to do with this and MVP is offended. They hug but Low Ki attacks and Lashley gets beat down by the group. Ki hits a double stomp to the back and MVP hits him with the belt. As they leave, MVP says the title doesn't belong to Lashley, it belongs to The BDC. (Note: Our correspondent wasn't sure if this is the final segment for the 1/16 episode or the opening segment for the 1/23 episode.)[/spoiler]
** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Wrestling Results For January 23rd
[spoiler]* MVP calls out Bobby Lashley and he shows this time. MVP says he got Lashley everything he has. MVP says The BDC (Beat Down Clan) owns the World Heavyweight Title. Lashley says the title is his. Lashley wants nothing to do with this and MVP is offended. They hug but Low Ki attacks and Lashley gets beat down by the group. Ki hits a double stomp to the back and MVP hits him with the belt. As they leave, MVP says the title doesn't belong to Lashley, it belongs to The BDC. (Note: Our correspondent wasn't sure if this is the final segment for the 1/16 episode or the opening segment for the 1/23 episode.)
* Havok vs. Gail Kim starts when they brawl on the ramp. The match ends in DQ when Havok shoves the referee. Havok drags Kim back to the ring for more punishment but the lights go out and Awesome Kong is here. Havok attacks but Kong no-sells it. Kong clotheslines Havok over the top rope and her music hits.
* Koya, the former Mahabali Shera from India, defeated Tigre Uno in a squash match. James Storm and The Revolution cut a promo on The Hardys. Apparently it will be Storm vs. Matt Hardy tonight.
* Feast or Fired match is next. British Bootcamp 2 winner Mark Andrews came out and took a seat in the crowd before the match began. The briefcases are on poles and wrestlers in the match are Rockstar Spud, Robbie E, Jessie Godderz, DJ Zema Ion, Crazzy Steve, Sam Shaw, Gunner, Eddie Edwards, Davey Richards, Bram, Magnus and Austin Aries. Spud climbs on top of Shaw to grab the first case. Aries acted like he was going to do a dive but ran to the top rope and grabbed the second case instead. Aries then dives out and retreats to the back. Apparently The Beautiful People got one of the cases, possibly for BroMans?, at the start of the match but nobody noticed. Magnus gets the last case.
* Ethan Carter III comes out with Tyrus. He calls Jeremy Borash to the ring for a match. JB is wearing jeans and a hoodie, and has Spud with him. EC3 talks trash and when JB takes the mic, he attacks EC3. JB had the upperhand until EC3 got pissed. He spit on Spud. Spud attacked but Tyrus took him out. UK star Mark Andrews from British Bootcamp 2 came over the barrier from his seat in the crowd. He hit the ring and helped Spud take out Tyrus and EC3.
* Matt Hardy vs. James Storm is next. Hardy gets the win with a small package. After the match, Storm offers to shake hands but Abyss attacks Hardy from behind. Storm ties Hardy up and Abyss grabs Janice but Jeff Hardy makes the save. He challenges Abyss to a Monster's Ball match for next week and gets the crowd to chant "Monster's Ball."
* Low Ki and Eric Young defeated Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode. MVP and Kenny King distracted the referee, allowing Young to hit Roode with a steel chair. Ki got the pin on Roode.
* Bobby Lashley vs a mystery opponent is next. Lashley comes down without the belt and is upset. He grabs the mic and tells them to bring his title out, now. Kenny King comes out and tells Lashley to go crying to the NYPD "if they don't choke or shoot" him first. This leads to King vs. Lashley with The BDC surrounding the ring. The whole group enters the ring and attacks Lashley, causing the end of the match. Bobby Roode and Kurt Angle make the save. Angle challenges The BDC to a six sides of steel match at tomorrow night's tapings.[/spoiler]
** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Wrestling Results For January 30th
[spoiler]* Bobby Roode kicks off the show. He has the World Heavyweight Title belt and admits it doesn't belong to him. He talks about how important the title is, how it was stolen from him and he wants revenge against Eric Young. Roode calls out Bobby Lashley and wants to settle it like men. Roode doesn't blame Lashley for any of this. Roode offers to give the belt back but wants a rematch. Lashley agrees and calls for a referee. Instead, Austin Aries comes out with a briefcase. Aries debates on cashing in his case but out comes MVP. MVP wants a title shot. Lashley agrees to put the title on the line against anyone tonight.
* Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne vs. Taryn Terrell for the Knockouts Title is next. Taryn retained. It was noted that Taryn has received weak pops every night this week but got a better reaction after her win tonight.
* Jeremy Borash comes to the ring and says we have a special visitor - Tommy Dreamer. Dreamer comes to the ring and calls out Eric Young. Young says this is none of Dreamer's business. Young says Dreamer is full of BS and goes into their history on the road together. Dreamer tells EY not to burn bridges. EY calls him a fat loser from New York. Those are fighting words and Dreamer takes off his jacket for a fight. EY snaps and hits Dreamer with a piledriver. He attacks a fan at ringside and takes his chair. EY goes to hit Dreamer with the chair but Roode makes the save. EY ends up hitting the kid at ringside again and then runs away.
* Jeff Hardy vs Abyss in Monster's Ball is next. They start off fighting in the crowd. Hardy uses a chair and they brawl around the ring. Hardy tried jumping over the top rope off a steel chair but crashed into a table instead of Abyss. Hardy goes for a Swanton but The Revolution comes out. They attack Hardy. Matt Hardy makes the save but gets beat down. The Wolves run out next to clean house. Hardy finally sunset flips Abyss from the top rope onto thumbtacks. Hardy hits a Swanton for the win. James Storm was upset afterwards and slapped Abyss around some. Abyss did nothing in return and they walked to the back.
* Mark Andrews and Rockstar Spud vs. Tyrus and Ethan Carter III doesn't happen as EC3 brings out The BroMans as his replacements. Andrews gets the win for his team with a Shooting Star Press. Tyrus and EC3 attack after the match. Ethan announces Spud vs. Tyrus for Lockdown.
* Bobby Roode vs. Austin Aries vs. MVP vs. Bobby Lashley for the World Title is next. It starts with MVP getting beat up by all three before turning into every man for himself. EY comes out and attacks Roode while the referee isn't looking. EY leaves as Roode is left laying. Aries goes for a dive but Lashley spears him to retain the title. After the match, The BDC come out and attack Roode, Aries and Lashley. Gunner and Kurt Angle make the save. Team Angle vs. The BDC is announced for Lockdown. Lashley turns down the team invite and says he will never team with Angle. Lashley leaves to end this episode.[/spoiler]
** SPOILERS ** TNA Lockdown Results On February 6th
[spoiler]* JB announces Eric Young vs. Bobby Roode for tonight. Awesome Kong will also be in action.
* Rockstar Spud and Mark Andrews vs. Tyrus is up first. Ethan Carter III is at ringside. EC3 suckers Andrews out of the cage at one point and Andrews actually slipped getting out. It looked painful. EC3 hits Spud with the cage door, allowing Tyrus to hit his finisher for the win. EC3 goes to shave Spud's head but Jeremy Borash makes the save by cutting the cord. EC3 charges JB but JB runs away.
* Havok vs. Awesome Kong is next. They tart brawling on the ramp and around the ring. They go back in the cage and Earl Hebner accidentally gets knocked down by the door as Kong closes it. Kong no sells a chokeslam and hits Havok with one of her own. Kong wins after a splash from the top.
* The Hardys vs. James Storm and Abyss for the Tag Team Titles is next. The only way to win is pinfall or submission. Manik comes down and climbs over the cage. Matt Hardy pulls him over and Manik gets handcuffed to the cage. Storm climbed on top of Abyss at one point and jumped down with an elbow drop on Matt. Hardy got out of the cage somehow later on and was attacked by The Revolution. Jeff Hardy went for a splash off the top but got hit by mist from Sanada. Storm hit his finisher to retain. Koya slams Matt through a table. They put Jeff on a table in the ring for Manik to put him through but Manik misses. Jeff tries to escape the cage but ends up taking a nasty bump off the door onto the steel stairs. Storm assaults Jeff some more before they leave. Storm runs back out and hits Jeff on the ramp as referees are helping him to the back.
* MVP, Kenny King and Eric Young are out next. MVP says it's going to be a bad time for anyone getting in the way of The BDC. MVP calls Kurt Angle out and he brings Austin Aries and Gunner with him. MVP rips their team and say they don't want the match. MVP tells Angle to walk away or never wrestle again. Angle says they came to NYC to kick ass and they rush the ring. There is no match as Gunner gets trapped outside of the cage and attacked by Samoa Joe and Low Ki. They put his arm in the cage door and slam it with a chair. Security comes out as The BDC retreats.
* Robbie E calls Brooke Tessmacher to the ring and blames her for losing The Amazing Race. He challenges her to a race and he accepts. The race involves them spinning around with a baseball bat, running to the cage, climbing into it, back over it and back up the ramp. The judges are Jessie Godderz and DJ Zema Ion, who get involved and try to stop Brooke from leaving the cage. Robbie ends up pushing Brooke off the ramp. He poses before crossing the finish line. Brooke comes back and hits him with a low blow. She then crotches him with the bat. Brooke crosses over the line and wins. She goes back and takes a selfie with Robbie. This was described as pure stupidity.
* Eric Young vs. Bobby Roode is next. EY ended up calling MVP to the cage, he slid a steel chair in. EY missed the chair shot and Roode sends him into the cage, causing EY to bleed. Roode unloads on EY and then hits him with chair shots. Roode wins clean with his finisher.
* Team Angle vs. The BDC in Lethal Lockdown is next. Team Angle is short a man as Lashley didn't want to team. The match starts with Gunner vs. Kenny King. Low Ki comes in next and they double team Gunner with weapons. Austin Aries comes in next and unloads on the heels. Samoa Joe is next in. He takes out Aries and Gunner with trash can lids. Joe grabs a hockey stick and uses it on Aries. Kurt Angle is out next. Joe meets him with a hockey stick but Angle gets the upperhand. Low Ki hits a double stomp on Aries. MVP is out next. He beats on Aries and Gunner with a kendo stick. Angle hits a German on MVP. Joe hits Angle with a trash can lid. Lashley ends up coming out any way to make things even. MVP tries to attack him but Lashley wants to shake hands. MVP falls for it and Lashley cleans house. Angle had Joe in the Angle lock while Gunner had King in the rack but Aries won with a pin. Lashley unloads again and sends The BDC retreating. Aries grabs his briefcase and heads back in the ring to face off with Lashley. Angle gets in between and says not now. This ends the show.[/spoiler]
Source: PWInsider Elite
- Expect TNA to make Impact Wrestling announcers Taz and Josh Mathews a more integrated part of the show. This doesn't necessarily mean getting involved in storylines but the idea is for their personalities to come out more and we'll probably see more of them on camera at the booth.
- One of TNA's main goals right now, including among top officials, is to be an alternative to WWE now more than ever. Despite some of the booking decisions at last week's tapings, officials also want the company to be an alternative to what they used to be.
Quote from: Fnord on January 14, 2015, 11:43:27 AM
Source: PWInsider Elite
- Expect TNA to make Impact Wrestling announcers Taz and Josh Mathews a more integrated part of the show. This doesn't necessarily mean getting involved in storylines but the idea is for their personalities to come out more and we'll probably see more of them on camera at the booth.
- One of TNA's main goals right now, including among top officials, is to be an alternative to WWE now more than ever. Despite some of the booking decisions at last week's tapings, officials also want the company to be an alternative to what they used to be.
and to think it only took them what? 15 years and nearly going out of businesses or at least being relegated to near obscurity to come to this decision? Honestly it may be a case of too little to late at this stage of the game since really there were so many times over the companies history they should of came to this decision and it could of worked out in their favour but no better to wait till the company is on life suppourt to do this.
All fustrations aside I do hope they really mean this and honestly try to pull themselves around and start growing again, will I think it will happen no but I hope that they can though.
- Regarding TNA's TV deal with Discovery and Destination America, word is that it's a two-year deal with options for an additional 3-4 years.
Anyone going to any of TNA shows on the UK tour?
** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Tapings For 2/13
[spoiler]
The Impact spoilers will apparently air on February 13th on Destination America:
* Kay Lee Ray and Noam Dar defeated Gail Kim and Rampage Brown in a mixed tag match for Xplosion. Noam pinned Brown and Kim barely saw any action.
* Kurt Angle opens the show in the ring. Austin Aries and Gunner are joining with Angle to eliminate The BDC. Bobby Lashley comes out and shakes hands with Angle. Angle said it's time for him to get a title shot again. The BDC come out wearing matching attire but get chased off after some promos.
* Bobby Roode defeated Austin Aries by submission. Roode grabbed the mic after the match but Eric Young laid him out and left him laying with a piledriver.
* Time for a Bootcamp angle as Al Snow comes out to major heat and massive Grado chants. Grado has the biggest pop of the night so far. Al called out Grado and challenged him to a match at the next taping.
* Bram squashed Crazzy Steve and called out Magnus but he never showed up.
* Tyrus and Ethan Carter III defeated Mark Andrews, Jeremy Borash and Rockstar Spud in a handicap match. Borash actually did a dive outside of the ring. EC3 pinned Spud to win and tried to shave his head but the lights went off and Mr. Anderson returned to a big pop. He took out Tyrus and EC3.
* Madison Rayne came out and talked about being Knockouts Champion in the past. This led to Awesome Kong winning a squash match.
* Matt Hardy came out and said The Revolution has injured Jeff Hardy. James Storm and crew come out and said he did something even The Undertaker couldn't do, put Jeff Hardy out of action. Hardy and Storm brawl but Hardy gets beat down by The Revolution. The Wolves ended up making the save to a big pop.
* MVP and Samoa Joe defeated Kurt Angle and Lashley in a good match. Angle accidentally hit Lashley, leading to MVP pinning Lashley. Angle and Lashley had a staredown to end it.
[/spoiler]
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA "Something even the Undertaker couldn't do." HA HA HA HA HA
Quote from: jagilki on January 29, 2015, 06:55:45 PM
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA "Something even the Undertaker couldn't do." HA HA HA HA HA
Yeah I think that line calls for this:
laugh harder (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n5E7feJHw0#)
Spoilers for 2/20
[spoiler]IMPACT - FEBRUARY 20TH
*Eric Young defeated Tommy Dreamer in a hardcore match. Lots of blood from Dreamer.
*Ethan Carter III came out for a promo. Mr. Anderson interrupted and got a huge pop. Rockstar Spud blindsided EC3 and Tyrus from behind. Anderson pulled out some clippers and was going to shave EC3's hair, but Tyrus made the save. Anderson and Spud then duct-taped Tyrus and shaved his hair, as EC3 looked on. Spud did the shaving, as Anderson cut a promo, saying that Tyrus was the first customer in the Rockstar Spud Barbershop, and that EC3 will be next.
*Awesome Kong defeated Angelina Love. Angelina was introduced by DJ Z. Gail Kim came out after the match, but Kong walked away.
*Kurt Angle cut a short promo saying he will win the Gauntlet Match later tonight.
*Mickie James comes out in a major surprise, and cuts a return promo.
*MVP won a 20 man Gauntlet match to become the #1 contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. It came down to Kurt Angle and four members of The BDC. MVP last eliminated Angle for the win.
*Grado defeated Al Snow. The crowd went nuts for Grado. Al shook Grado's hand after the match. The BDC came out and attacked Grado, but then Drew Galloway debuted in making the save.[/spoiler]
Source: PWInsider
As noted, former WWE Superstar Drew Galloway (Drew McIntyre) made his TNA Impact Wrestling debut at today's tapings in Glasgow, Scotland.
Galloway has been in talks with TNA for at least 4-5 weeks. He has signed with the company and will be appearing on the rest of the UK tour dates.
TNA Spoils Debut Of Former WWE Superstar, Matches For Tonight's Impact, More Tapings
Exclusive: Fan Shot Footage of the Debut of Drew Galloway. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kusnMBErLzc#ws)
- TNA spoiled the debut of Drew Galloway, the former Drew McIntyre, by making an announcement and posting the fan video seen above from Thursday's tapings in Glasgow. TNA's website noted that Galloway was once known as The Chosen One.
- TNA will tape another two episodes of Impact Wrestling today from Manchester, England. We will have full spoilers for both episodes up later this afternoon.
- TNA taped the following matches for tonight's Impact Wrestling on Destination America:
* Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne vs. Taryn Terrell for the Knockouts Title
* Mark Andrews and Rockstar Spud vs. Tyrus and Ethan Carter III
* Abyss vs. Jeff Hardy in Monster's Ball
* Bobby Lashley will defend the World Heavyweight Title
- After a year-and-a-half absence from TNA, Mickie James made a surprise return to the organization at Thursday's Impact Wrestling taping Glasgow, Scotland. Her return may not be permanent as according to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com, she was originally brought back for this week's tour of the United Kingdom to be part of an angle that will be shot today or tomorrow. However, he adds that a deal between both parties could be extended.
** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Results For 2/27
[spoiler]* Mark Andrews defeated Dave Mastiff in an Xplosion match.
* The Wolves and Matt Hardy defeated The Revolution in a six-man match.
* Kurt Angle called out Bobby Lashley. Angle is upset for Lashley not helping him out last week. The BDC comes out after Angle leave and MVP cuts a promo on winning the title tonight.
* Rockstar Spud defeated Tyrus with help from Mr. Anderson.
* Taryn Terrell called out Awesome Kong. Gail Kim out instead and tried to talk Taryn out of fighting Kong. Kong came out and dropped Taryn. Kong posed over her with the title.
* Angelina Love and Robbie E defeated Chris Melendez and Brooke Tessmacher when Robbie pushed Brooke off the top and pinned her.
* Austin Aries came out and talked about cashing in his title shot. Samoa Joe comes out and they brawl. A match starts and Aries gets the win. The BDC put Aries through a table after the match.
* Noam Dar and Rampage Brown wrestle until Bram runs out and takes them both out. Bram calls out Magnus but Grado comes out instead. Bram lays him out.
* Bobby Lashley retained the World Title over MVP. This match had interference from lots of people at the end. Draw Galloway ended up taking MVP out, allowing Lashley to retain.[/spoiler]
** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Results For 3/6
[spoiler]* Taryn Terrell defeated Awesome Kong via DQ when Kong shoved the referee. Kong tried to attack Taryn but Gail Kim made the save. Gail and Kim brawled to backstage.
* Bram defeated Matt Hardy with a low blow. Bram went after Hardy after the match but Magnus made the save and cut a promo on Bram.
* Bobby Roode comes out for a promo on Eric Young. Kurt Angle interrupts. Young attacks Roode from behind but Angle holds him back. This leads to Angle and Roode fighting Young after he attacks Angle.
* The Wolves defeated James Storm and Abyss to become the new TNA Tag Team Champions. Matt Hardy helped out when The Revolution interfered.
* The BDC comes out and rips on Drew Galloway. Drew comes through the crowd and said he came to TNA to stand up for the fans. They threaten Drew, which leads to a match.
* Drew Galloway defeated Kenny King. The BDC tried to attack Drew after the match but he ran into the crowd.
* Rockstar Spud comes out for a birthday chant. He calls out Ethan Carter III and a hair vs. hair match is announced for the London tapings.
* Kurt Angle defeated Eric Young and Bobby Roode in a Triple Threat to become the new #1 contender. Lashley come out and has a staredown with Angle to end the show.[/spoiler]
- TNA's One Night Only: Rivals pay-per-view will begin airing on February 6th. The event was taped in September 2014. TNA's One Night Only pay-per-view for March will feature the company airing British Bootcamp 2 in the United States.
Are they gonna squash all of BB2 into ONE TNA One Night Only Show? That'd be kinda cool for us US peeps.
** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Tapings For 3/13
[spoiler]* The Wolves defeated BroMans and The Revolution in Ultimate X to retain the Tag Team titles.
* Bobby Roode defeated Eric Young in a Last Man Standing match with a powerbomb through a table on the floor.
* Drew Galloway defeated MVP by DQ when The BDC interfered. There was huge heat for MVP here.
* Brooke Tessmacher defeated Robbie E.
* Magnus defeated Bram by DQ. Bram ended up taking Mickie James hostage and forcing Magnus to lick his boot.
* Ethan Carter III defeated Rockstar Spud in a Hair vs. Hair match. Spud got shaved after the match.
* Taryn Terrell defeated Awesome Kong and Gail Kim in a Triple Threat to retain the Knockouts Title.[/spoiler]
** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Tapings For 3/20
[spoiler]* Mark Andrews, Crazzy Steve, Noam Dar and Kay Lee Ray defeated Sam Shaw, Rampage Brown, Dave Mastiff and Madison Rayne in a match for Xplosion
* Magnus and Bram came out brawling from backstage. Magnus beats Bram down with a chair. Mickie James helps Magnus beat Bram up and they powerbomb him on the stage.
* Austin Aries comes out and wants his briefcase back. He challenges Samoa Joe and Low Ki to come out with it. They taunt him and Aries challenges Ki to a match with the briefcase and X Division Title on the line. Instead, Aries has to go through Joe first.
* Austin Aries defeated Samoa Joe by DQ when Low Ki attacked him. Ki accidentally hits Joe with the briefcase. Aries grabs it and runs off after nailing Ki.
* Rockstar Spud runs down immediately, cashes in his briefcase and defeats Ki to become the new X Division Champion.
* James Storm defeated Matt Hardy in a good hardcore match. Storm had help from all of The Revolution and won with a superkick. After the match, they go to beat Hardy down but Grado makes the save to a huge pop. The Wolves also ran down for the save. Grado, The Wolves and Hardy danced after the match.
* Kurt Angle defeated Bobby Lashley to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Title in the best match of the night. This match had lots of near finishes, counters and reversals, just a very good wrestling match. Angle ended up winning with an ankle lock.[/spoiler]
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Kurt Angle's recent TNA contract that he signed was for one year and expires at the end of December.
- It's possible TNA has Mickie James work more dates, but the deal she was working under in the UK last week was just for that tour to be part of an angle with Magnus.
- Below are some recent TNA attendance figures from their UK tour:
* January 29th in Glasgow, Scotland drew 1,500 fans
* January 30th in Manchester, England drew 3,000 fans
* January 31st in London, England drew 4,500 fans
Exclusive: Why does Al Snow HATE Grado (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTN0QxUB82c#ws)
- British Bootcamp 2's Grado will be appearing on this Friday's episode. TNA posted the the video above looking at Grado and why Al Snow dislikes him.
TNA has announced the following Xplosion and One Night Only tapings schedule for the next few days.
* Tonight at 7pm: Xplosion matches
* Friday at 1pm - Global Impact - US vs. The World PPV taping
* Friday at 7pm - Hardcore Justice PPV taping
* Saturday at 1pm - Joker's Wild 3 PPV taping
* Saturday at 7pm - Knockouts Knockdown 3 PPV taping
* Sunday at 1pm - Xtravaganza PPV taping
* Sunday at 7pm - World Cup PPV taping with Jeff Hardy's return
* Monday at 1pm - TNA Classic PPV taping
* Monday at 7pm - Gutcheck PPV taping with The Great Muta in action
Ross and Marshall Von Erich will be appearing at the tapings on Friday, Saturday and Monday.
Damn TNA recording so far in advance.... Don't they realize this can really mess up people's fwl strategies >:(
OR help it! :D
Well on the face of it yeah but situations like "hmmm, Eric young is injured for a the rest of the year... But he is going to be in a ppv six months from now" are a pain in the arse ;D
Maybe you shouldn't have Eric Young on your team? :o
But yeah... has anyone been watching TNA lately? It seems like this thread is a ghost town!
What's a TNA?
Actually Eric young iron my team for next year because he was the best of the main eventers left.... That is until [spoiler]Kurt angle won the title [/spoiler]right after I made my pick >:(
I read the spoiler and it's why I picked him....
I watched lock down and it wasn't too bad. Young vs. Roode was pretty good but would have benefited with another 5-10 mins. The main event was probably the best lethal lock down in years but I've never really thought too highly about the match.
The cage looked like utter shit and Kong vs. Havok needed minimum 10 more minutes as they built up and ended it without anything really happening.
Hardy took a sick bump which looked really good.
I dig the revolution act somewhat, but Abyss should not be involved. He is such a lost character and honestly for the life of me I couldn't think of a more stale act. Long gone are the days where Abyss looked a legitimate monster.
I don't watch impact much nowa days but the last two weeks haven't been bad at all. The booking still makes you want to facepalm but I am actually interested in this weeks show and feel they're on the right direction. I'll try do an episode review next week.
NJPW on AXS being on at the same time has made it hard.
I bet it's made it hard... ;)
** SPOILERS ** TNA Xplosion Tapings
[spoiler]TNA is taping several weeks worth of Xplosion matches tonight at Universal Studios in Orlando:
* Eddie Edwards defeated Robbie E
* Taryn Terrell defeated Havok
* Kenny King defeated Sonjay Dutt
* Bram defeated Mr. Anderson
* Sam Shaw defeated Crimson
* Gail Kim defeated Madison Rayne
* Eric Young defeated Crazzy Steve
* Rebel and Knux defeated Angelina Love and Jessie Godderz
* James Storm defeated Davey Richards
* Bobby Roode defeated Khoya
* Rockstar Spud defeated Sanada
* Awesome Kong defeated Brooke with the Implant Buster
* Tigre Uno defeated Manik
* Matt Hardy defeated DJ Zema Ion with Twist of Fate
* Bobby Lashley defeated Gunner to end the tapings
[/spoiler]
- TNA and Wrestle-1 are expected to make an announcement in Orlando today.
- Singer Jessie J and her band were in attendance for Sunday's TNA tapings in Orlando as guests of Jeremy Borash.
- TNA will wrap up their One Night Only pay-per-view tapings in Orlando today. Classic will be taped at 1pm and Gutcheck will be taped later this evening.
- In an update on Eddie Edwards, word going around the wrestlers is that the injury he suffered on Sunday is a broken foot, according to PWInsider.
Quote from: Fnord on February 16, 2015, 12:04:50 PM
- Singer Jessie J and her band were in attendance for Sunday's TNA tapings in Orlando as guests of Jeremy Borash.
Who?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMxX-QOV9tI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMxX-QOV9tI#ws)
nobody important
I'm a fan of Jessie J. Not sure why she's buddies with Borash, though.
She sings that song "Do it like a dude" I think. lol
Given her standing as a big name act in pop music, this must be an appearance as a favour. Can't imagine TNA could afford to spend the kind of money she'd charge.
I still need to watch IMPACT from last week, I was at that TV taping and it was a lot of fun. Interested to see how it looks on TV.
Quote from: Duckman on February 17, 2015, 03:42:59 AM
Given her standing as a big name act in pop music, this must be an appearance as a favour. Can't imagine TNA could afford to spend the kind of money she'd charge.
I still need to watch IMPACT from last week, I was at that TV taping and it was a lot of fun. Interested to see how it looks on TV.
It was pretty good, better than Lock down.
Storm and Hardy did some good promo work, Roode/Aries put on a great match with a great follow up of Aries explaining his loss. Main event was pretty good too with the heels winning clean. Looking forward to the eventual Lashley vs. Angle match. I've read it was a brilliant match and it is probably the only thing I'm looking forward to in impact.
In saying that, if this weeks show sucks it'll kill the momentum they were starting to build with the uk shows.
TNA One Night Only Schedule/Results/Spoilers for 2015
Just to put them all in one place. I think it's stupid as hell they tape these so far in advance but some actually sound decent.
Joker's Wild III
30 men and 2 Knockouts compete in a tournament for $100,000. It is made up of tag team matches in which the partners are randomly drawn in a lottery and teams will work together to advance to the main event Battle Royal, with the grand prize of US$100,000. It took place on February 14, 2015 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, and It is scheduled to air on PPV on March 6, 2015.
[spoiler]
The BroMans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) defeated Al Snow and Mr. Anderson
Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night.
Rockstar Spud and Awesome Kong defeated Samuel Shaw and DJ Z
Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night.
The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) defeated Bobby Roode and Austin Aries
Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night.
Ethan Carter III and Crazzy Steve defeated Knux and Tyrus
Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night.
Eric Young and Bram defeated Magnus and Tommy Dreamer
Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night.
James Storm and Gunner defeated Kenny King and Chris Melendez
Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night.
Sonjay Dutt and Gail Kim defeated Tigre Uno and Manik
Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night.
Lashley and Khoya defeated The Revolution (Abyss and The Great Sanada)
Tag team match to qualify for the Gauntlet Battle Royal match later that night.
Lashley won the $100,000 by last eliminating Ethan Carter III
16-person intergender Joker's Wild gauntlet battle royal
[/spoiler]
Hardcore Justice 4
Hardcore rules for the stars of Hardcore wrestling, as TNA goes hardcore for one night only where every match is contested under hardcore wrestling stipulations. It took place on February 13, 2015 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, and It is scheduled to air on PPV on April 10, 2015.
[spoiler]
The Wolves (Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards) defeated The Revolution (Manik and The Great Sanada)
Ladder match
Drew Galloway defeated Kenny King
Pipe on a Pole match
Eric Young defeated Gunner
Tables match
Gail Kim defeated Havok
Street Fight
Matt Hardy defeated Abyss
Monster's Ball match
James Storm defeated TBA
Hardcore Gauntlet Battle Royal
Ethan Carter III defeated Rockstar Spud
First Blood match
Bram defeated Tommy Dreamer
Six Sides of Steel match
Bobby Roode defeated Lashley
Last Man Standing match
[/spoiler]
X-Travaganza 3
TNA held series of matches featuring various X-Division wrestlers Paying tribute and honoring the X-Division. During the event, 6 of the matches where qualifying matches where the winner, would move on to compete in an Ultimate X match. It took place on February 15, 2015 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, and It is scheduled to air on PPV on May 8, 2015.
[spoiler]
Tigre Uno defeated Sonjay Dutt
Singles match to qualify for the Ultimate X match later that night.
Kenny King defeated Jay Rios and Pepper Parks
Three-Way match to qualify for the Ultimate X match later that night.
Manik defeated John Yurnit
Singles match to qualify for the for the Ultimate X match later that night.
Rockstar Spud defeated Dalton Castle
Singles match to qualify for the Ultimate X match later that night.
Crazzy Steve defeated The Great Sanada and Jonathan Cruz
Three-Way match to qualify for the Ultimate X match later that night.
DJ Z defeated Mikaze
Singles match to qualify for the Ultimate X match later that night.
Taryn Terrell defeated Angelina Love, Brooke Tessmacher, Gail Kim, and Madison Rayne
Ladder match
Davey Richards defeated Eddie Edwards
Singles match
Rockstar Spud defeated Kenny King, DJ Zema Ion, Crazzy Steve, Manik and Tigre Uno
Ultimate X match
[/spoiler]
Global Impact: USA vs The World
Two teams divided into team USA and team of wrestlers from around the World compete in Heavyweight, X Division and Knockouts Division matches, The team that gain the most points is declared the winner. It took place on February 13, 2015 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
[spoiler]
Team USA
Mr. Anderson
James Storm
Ethan Carter III
Gunner
Austin Aries
Davey Richards
Eddie Edwards
Jessie Godderz
DJ Z
Taryn Terrell
Team International
The Great Muta
The Great Sanada
Drew Galloway
Tigre Uno
Magnus
Bram
Rockstar Spud
Khoya
Sonjay Dutt
Angelina Love
Team US' Davey Richards defeated Team International's Tigre Uno
Singles match
Team US' Taryn Terrell defeated Team International's Angelina Love
Singles match
Team US' Austin Aries defeated Team International's The Great Sanada
Singles match
Team International's Bram defeated Team US' Eddie Edwards
Singles match
Team International's Drew Galloway defeated Team US' Jessie Godderz
Singles match
Team International's Khoya defeated Team US' Gunner
Singles match
Team International's Rockstar Spud defeated Team US' DJ Z
Singles match
Team US' James Storm vs. Team International's Magnus fought to a double DQ
Singles match
Team US' Ethan Carter III defeated Team International's Sonjay Dutt
Singles match
Team International's The Great Muta defeated Team US' Mr. Anderson
Singles match (Tie-breaker)
[/spoiler]
Knockouts Knockdown 3
TNA held a series of matches featuring various TNA Knockouts and several indie women. The winner of these matches would advance farther in Knockouts Gauntlet match to crown the "Queen of the Knockouts". It took place on February 14, 2015 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
[spoiler]
Gail Kim defeated Cherry Bomb
Singles match to qualify for the Knockouts Gauntlet match later that night.
Rosita defeated Angelina Love
Singles match to qualify for the Knockouts Gauntlet match later that night.
Havok defeated Solo Darling
Singles match to qualify for the Knockouts Gauntlet match later that night.
Taryn Terrell defeated Su Yung
Singles match to qualify for the Knockouts Gauntlet match later that night.
Brooke Tessmacher defeated Mia Yim
Singles match to qualify for the Knockouts Gauntlet match later that night.
Madison Rayne defeated Alisha
Singles match to qualify for the Knockouts Gauntlet match later that night.
Awesome Kong defeated Andréa
Singles match to qualify for the Knockouts Gauntlet match later that night.
The Menagerie (Knux, Crazzy Steve, Rebel) defeated The BroMans & Angelina Love
Six-person intergender tag team match
Awesome Kong defeated Rosita, Gail Kim, Taryn Terrell, Havok, Madison Rayne, Brooke Tessmacher
Knockouts Gauntlet match to crown the "Queen of the Knockouts"
[/spoiler]
World Cup of Wrestling 3
Teams of wrestlers and knockouts led by a male TNA wrestler would compete in Singles, Tag Team and Knockouts matches, The team that gain the most points qualify to the final match to fight for TNA World Cup of Wrestling. It took place on February 15, 2015 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
[spoiler]
Team Young
Eric Young (captain)
Abyss
Bram
Manik
Samuel Shaw
Havok
Team Hardy
Jeff Hardy (captain)
Lashley
Davey Richards
Rockstar Spud
Crazzy Steve
Gail Kim
Team EC3
Ethan Carter III (captain)
James Storm
Robbie E
Jessie Godderz
Tyrus
Awesome Kong
Team Roode
Bobby Roode (captain)
Mr. Anderson
Magnus
Austin Aries
Gunner
Taryn Terrell
Team Hardy's Lashley defeated Team EC3's James Storm
Singles match
Team EC3's The BroMans (Jessie Godderz and Robbie E) defeated Team Roode's Mr. Anderson and Magnus
Tag team match
Team Hardy's Rockstar Spud and Davey Richards defeated Team Young's The Revolution (Abyss and Manik)
Tag team match
Team Young's Samuel Shaw defeated Team Hardy's Crazzy Steve
Singles match
Team EC3's Awesome Kong defeated Team Young's Havok
Hardcore Match
Team EC3's Tyrus defeated Team Roode's Gunner
Singles match
Jeff Hardy defeated Eric Young, Ethan Carter III and Bobby Roode
Four-way match
Team Hardy's Gail Kim defeated Team Roode's Taryn Terrell
Singles match
Team Roode's Austin Aries defeated Team Young's Bram
Singles match
Team Hardy (Jeff Hardy (captain), Lashley, Crazzy Steve, Rockstar Spud, Davey Richards and Gail Kim) defeated Team EC3 (Ethan Carter III (captain), James Storm, Jessie Godderz, Robbie E, Tyrus and Awesome Kong)
Five-on-Five Elimination Tag Team match
[/spoiler]
TNA Classic
TNA held a 16-man tournament where the winner will be crowned the winner of the TNA Classic. It took place on February 16, 2015 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
[spoiler]
Gunner defeated The Great Sanada
Singles match
Mr. Anderson defeated DJ Z
Singles match
Bram defeated Sonjay Dutt
Singles match
Austin Aries defeated Khoya
Singles match
MVP defeated Davey Richards
Singles match
Eric Young and Bobby Roode went to a double count out
Singles match
Rockstar Spud defeated Robbie E
Singles match
Knux defeated Kenny King
Singles match
Gunner defeated Mr. Anderson
Singles match
Bram defeated Austin Aries
Singles match
Rockstar Spud defeated Knux
Singles match
Gunner defeated MVP
Singles match
Bram defeated Rockstar Spud via count out
Singles match
Brooke Tessmacher, Taryn Terrell and Rebel defeated Havok, Madison Rayne and Angelina Love
Six Knockouts tag team match
Gunner defeated Bram
Singles match
[/spoiler]
TNA Gutcheck
TNA held a series of matches featuring 10 Gutcheck participants competed in singles matches and tag match against 10 members of the active roster: if they would win, they would move on to compete in the main event match where the winner of that match earns an appearance on the next live Impact Wrestling. It took place on February 16, 2015 from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
[spoiler]
Martin Stone defeated Jessie Godderz
Singles match; if Martin Stone won, he qualifies for the final match later that night
MVP defeated Jon Davis
Singles match; if Jon Davis won, he qualifies for the final match later that night
The Revolution (James Storm and Manik) defeated The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich and Ross Von Erich)
Tag Team match; if The Von Erichs won, they qualifies for the final match later that night
Shaun Ricker defeated Crazzy Steve
Singles match; if Shaun Ricker won, he qualifies for the final match later that night
Davey Richards defeated Tony Kozina
Singles match; if Tony Kozina won, he qualifies for the final match later that night
Crimson defeated Samuel Shaw
Singles match; if Crimson won, he qualifies for the final match later that night
Tevita Fifita defeated Ethan Carter III by DQ
Singles match; if Tevita Fifita won, he qualifies for the final match later that night
Drew Galloway defeated Pepper Parks
Singles match; if Pepper Parks won, he qualifies for the final match later that night
Dalton Castle defeated DJ Z
Singles match; if Dalton Castle won, he qualifies for the final match later that night
Tevita Fifita defeated Shaun Ricker, Martin Stone, Dalton Castle and Crimson
five-way elimination match
[/spoiler]
I wanna touch on that Gutcheck one for a minute.
[spoiler]It still kinda bugs me that Tony Kozina, a guy that choked out a kid on a wrestling show to "teach him a lesson" and proceeded to duck out of there with his pay, would be allowed much of anything in this business again much less a spot on PPV. (sigh) I guess that's TNA (along with a favor from Davey Richards) for ya.
On the flipside, happy to see that Shaun Ricker got a shot at something on there.[/spoiler]
Man Al Snow is in perfect shape. He put grado over well and Galloway debuted well, looked dangerous (literally by hitting Low Ki in the head with a metal pipe). I've always rated Galloway and I hope his career in tna goes well!
- Morale in TNA is already suffering due to Samoa Joe's departure. We've noted how Joe was extremely well liked and was seen as a locker room leader as far as pulling people together. The fact that Joe has received a strong online reaction for his return to Ring of Honor and the indies is not lost on a number of TNA talents either.
Crazzzzy Steve, I'm sorry no matter how hard you try, ROH fans don't want you.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on February 21, 2015, 05:19:02 AM
Man Al Snow is in perfect shape. He put grado over well and Galloway debuted well, looked dangerous (literally by hitting Low Ki in the head with a metal pipe). I've always rated Galloway and I hope his career in tna goes well!
I thought 'Ki was going to shoot on him, he looks SERIOUSLY pissed off over the cut. I'd be rather worried if I was Mr. Galloway - 'Ki may not be the biggest guy, but I wouldn't spill his pint...
Remember Drew was beat up by his ex GF Tiffany Taryn Tarrell.
This weeks TNA was quite good. Definitely check it out if you've got some time to kill. Some fun matches and a great promo between Spud and EC3
- The TNA Unlocked show that had been airing on Saturday mornings on Destination America will now be airing only on Friday nights from 7pm until 9pm and 1am until 3am. A second replay of Impact Wrestling will begin airing in the Saturday morning time slot instead.
- In what could be good news for Kurt Angle, Destination America officials are high up on the idea of a former Olympic Gold Medalist representing "their" wrestling program, according to PWInsider. Officials with the network have pushed TNA to feature Angle in a more prominent position going forward.
A Special Look At This Friday's Hair vs Hair Main Event: EC3 vs Rockstar Spud (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itjF_1wYcXQ#ws)
- Above is a special look at Friday's Hair vs. Hair main event on TNA Impact Wrestling with Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III.
- For those who missed it, The Wolves defeated The Revolution to become the new TNA Tag Team Champions on last Friday's Impact Wrestling. This is their third reign with the TNA titles.
- Also on Friday's show, Kurt Angle became the new #1 contender by defeating Eric Young and Bobby Roode. Angle will get his shot against TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley on March 20th.
- Samoa Joe's last Impact Wrestling match with TNA will apparently air on the March 20th episode. He will face Austin Aries. These are from the London tapings back in January.
TNA is saved
QuoteJohn Gaburick announced today that Angelina Love has signed a new deal to remain with TNA.
What would they do if she didn't re-sign?
re-sign Velvet Sky?
Source: PWInsider Elite
There has been a lot of talk among the TNA talents about how concerned they are due to the lack of work coming up.
PWInsider reports that the feeling is that TNA officials presented the wrestlers with a "best case scenario" when they left Spike TV and signed with Destination America but that isn't how things are turning out. There's also a feeling within TNA that the crew was presented with the idea that things were better and would be getting better after the move to Destination, but things aren't getting better.
We're now a few months into the latest major reboot for TNA and the only events the company is running are TV tapings. There is no sign of live events being scheduled any time soon. TNA canceling the April tapings and replacing them with tapings in May really had the wrestlers worried recently as this means the promotion will essentially be "dark" for a few months with no pay being earned for the talents.
Talents who have been with TNA for a while are seeing top stars leave with no real growth being made by the company. There's a feeling among some of the wrestlers that they were presented with the "best case scenario" but since that isn't how things have turned out, it might be time for TNA officials to sit down and update them on what's going on and what the future holds.
Sorry, but anyone who thought moving from a Spike to Destination America was a GOOD thing is a moron.
This company has been on life support for the last 18 months and they're barely hanging on. Sadly.
Anyone who saw all the cuts in live events, mass money saving TV tapings, all the top money makers leaving and thought things were going well, are drinking Dixie's cool aid worse than anyone did with Heyman in ECW.
Quote from: Duckman on March 12, 2015, 04:43:11 AM
Sorry, but anyone who thought moving from a Spike to Destination America was a GOOD thing is a moron.
This company has been on life support for the last 18 months and they're barely hanging on. Sadly.
Anyone who saw all the cuts in live events, mass money saving TV tapings, all the top money makers leaving and thought things were going well, are drinking Dixie's cool aid worse than anyone did with Heyman in ECW.
So basically all the diehard TNA marks..i mean diehard fanboys..i mean TNA faithful are morons. I agree with that 100% since I been saying that for years now but was always labeled as a "hater"(whatever the fuck that is supposed to mean), a troll, a WWE fanboy(ha) and every other typical fanboy ad hominem responses you could think off.
I was talking more in reference to the people working in TNA. Fans/marks/smarks are always going to believe what they want to believe, no matter the evidence. Which in a way is a good thing because it does show loyalty. Even if it's misguided. Then again, a lot of that comes from being worked by which ever company it is they're loyal to.
The article Fnord quoted was about the roster thinking that things were going to be better and now being surprised that it's not. That I just can't understand because anyone with half a brain could see the troubles of TNA coming a mile off.
Although a lot of that blame has to go on Dixie and the company. If they're telling their roster everything is going to work out fine, and in fact be better than before, they're just blatantly lying to keep people from being unhappy or jumping ship when their contract expires. Then again, which employers don't do that!?
Quote from: Duckman on March 12, 2015, 10:59:53 AM
I was talking more in reference to the people working in TNA. Fans/marks/smarks are always going to believe what they want to believe, no matter the evidence. Which in a way is a good thing because it does show loyalty. Even if it's misguided. Then again, a lot of that comes from being worked by which ever company it is they're loyal to.
The article Fnord quoted was about the roster thinking that things were going to be better and now being surprised that it's not. That I just can't understand because anyone with half a brain could see the troubles of TNA coming a mile off.
Although a lot of that blame has to go on Dixie and the company. If they're telling their roster everything is going to work out fine, and in fact be better than before, they're just blatantly lying to keep people from being unhappy or jumping ship when their contract expires. Then again, which employers don't do that!?
Ah my bad, that's what I get for responding before I have my three cups of coffee. Just as well though I needed to vent a bit on Fanboys anyway..god they bug the hell out of me at times.
Anyway I do think for some of these guys it may have to do with wishful thinking/hoping that things are turning around since really for alot of them if TNA goes under where are they going to go? While others may just really be that naive.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- We noted several weeks back that Eddie Edwards suffered a broken heel at the TNA tapings in Orlando. He ended up not having surgery and is expected to be back in the ring in early May. It will be interesting to see if TNA holds off on the Tag Team Titles at this week's tapings and lets The Wolves defend them at the May tapings when Edwards is able to wrestle.
- TNA is expected to announce their Impact Wrestling taping for May this week some time. When they canceled the April tapings recently, they pulled the dates from the website and e-mailed the roster to apologize to them. It was noted in the e-mail to talents that five dates would be announced for May.
- Speaking of TNA tapings, they will tape another eight episodes of Impact Wrestling beginning this Friday night. Tapings will run through Monday night at Universal Studios.
TNA's John Gaburick announced today that Rockstar Spud has signed a new deal with the company. He joins Tyrus, Angelina Love and Matt Hardy as talents who have signed new deals. Gaburick tweeted:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_6DFUFUMAAlBJH.jpg)
QuoteHappy to announce the renewal of Rockstar Spud's contract with TNA!
Former WWE and TNA star "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero (Elijah Burke) is apparently returning to TNA at the May Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando.
Pope's last TNA contract expired on January 1st, 2013 and he announced on Twitter that he would not be re-signing. Since then, he has worked some indies, Ohio Valley Wrestling and World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico.
As noted earlier, Eddie Edwards is not having surgery after suffering a broken heel at last month's TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza taping in Orlando. I received word that with television being taped so far out, the company will not be taking the Tag Team Championship off of The Wolves.
Edwards is expected to be back in action by June 1st.
Due to Eddie Edwards' broken heel, The American Wolves vacated the TNA World Tag Team Championship tonight at the company's television tapings in Orlando. The company will determine new champions by the end of this set of tapings, this weekend.
It was initially thought that due to TNA taping programming so far in advance that a change wouldn't be necessary. The company thought better of it and decided to go ahead with the move.
Spud Vs. EC3 was amazing. The best TNA match I've seen in a long, long time. Trust me on this.
I watched IMPACT last night. Probably the best show I've seen from TNA in years.
Although they did have three violent type matches on the same card, and blood in an angle and a match - which felt a little like overkill. Plus I'm not really that big a fan of blading these days, but at least it was part of a heated angle and match. As opposed to those days when Flair use to just blade on IMPACT because he was on TV - remember those days?
Anyway, EC3 vs. Rockstar Spud was built up better than any match has been for WM. Awesome video packages, great pre match promos from both guys, a red hot crowd that were totally emotionally invested in it and both guys came out of the match more over than they went into it. Just a fantastic example of pro-wrestling. Well done TNA!
The rest of the show was good to solid. I thought Bobby Roode and Eric Young had a great Last Man Standing match and the way they've built up Lashley v Angle for the World Title, by giving it a legit sports rivalry feel was excellent.
It's such a pity TNA finally seem to have sorted out some of the major problems, when it really feels like it's too late for the changes to make any difference, especially considering the TV channel they're now on in the US.
The last few weeks of shows also prove that TNA needs to come to the UK more than once a year, because the level of crowd reaction really does make the product seem hot.
But yeah, great show with an awesome main event that you should check out if you can.
As noted, TNA nixed their Impact Wrestling tapings scheduled for April 23rd, April 24th and April 25th at Universal Studios in Orlando and they're expected to announce tapings for May this week some time.
The Universal Studios website has another set of Impact Wrestling tapings listed for Friday, May 8th through Monday, May 11th. The tapings will be held at Soundstage 20. The official announcement should be coming this week.
These May tapings should carry TNA up to the Slammiversary pay-per-view, which usually takes place in June. We noted before that Slammiversary and Bound For Glory are the only TNA events airing on standard pay-per-view this year.
Quote from: Duckman on March 16, 2015, 04:54:30 AM
I watched IMPACT last night. Probably the best show I've seen from TNA in years.
Although they did have three violent type matches on the same card, and blood in an angle and a match - which felt a little like overkill. Plus I'm not really that big a fan of blading these days, but at least it was part of a heated angle and match. As opposed to those days when Flair use to just blade on IMPA
CT because he was on TV - remember those days?
Anyway, EC3 vs. Rockstar Spud was built up better than any match has been for WM. Awesome video packages, great pre match promos from both guys, a red hot crowd that were totally emotionally invested in it and both guys came out of the match more over than they went into it. Just a fantastic example of pro-wrestling. Well done TNA!
The rest of the show was good to solid. I thought Bobby Roode and Eric Young had a great Last Man Standing match and the way they've built up Lashley v Angle for the World Title, by giving it a legit sports rivalry feel was excellent.
It's such a pity TNA finally seem to have sorted out some of the major problems, when it really feels like it's too late for the changes to make any difference, especially considering the TV channel they're now on in the US.
The last few weeks of shows also prove that TNA needs to come to the UK more than once a year, because the level of crowd reaction really does make the product seem hot.
But yeah, great show with an awesome main event that you should check out if you can.
I think TNA have kind of accepted their American audience isn't their future given how much UK talent are being pushed and shown on tv. One wonders how much revenue the over seas tv deals are worth to the company. I really wouldn't know what tna could do to rebuild now. They need to not only stay a float, but move forward. I hope they can do it and it is positive to see wrestlers in tna sign on.
- Big Japan Wrestling announced this week that rookie Kota Sekifuda will be heading to the United States to gain experience over the next several months. They noted that he will be working for TNA.
- TNA's Gunner, who is a US Marine, missed the recent Impact Wrestling tapings because he was away filming a movie called "The Battle of New Orleans." Filming wrapped on Sunday. Apparently the movie features Navy Seals battling zombies.
- In a correction from earlier, Big Japan Pro Wrestling rookie Kota Sekifuda is not necessarily headed to TNA. He is being sent to the United States to attend a wrestling school but a run in TNA is not confirmed. Kota said when he left Japan that his goal is to work for a company like TNA but he has not been signed.
- Tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling will feature Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode for the World Heavyweight Title, BroMans vs. The Revolution vs. The Wolves in Ultimate X, Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong vs. Taryn Terrell for the Knockouts Title and more.
Another good impact. Weird seeing them nail an ep two weeks in a row. The main event was brilliantly built up. Lashley is the best thing to happen to TNAs main event scene. Lord knows I never thought I'd say that.
This match was felt like the most legit world title build up/match I've seen in a long time. Give the ep a watch!
Lashley has really stepped it up as TNA Champion. You can see that he's put in the work to make himself a better wrestler, and it's paying off for him.
It also helps their main event scene to have Angle in good shape at the moment. Guy is the best professional wrestler of the 2000s.
The thing I love about Lashley is his versatility as a wrestler. His match against mvp was wrestled completely differently to his match against Angle. He has added a heap to his bow and I won't be surprised to see him beat Angle clean via submission to take the title back
Not if reports are correct and Angle won the belt because Destination America wanted him to represent "their wrestling show".
Quote from: Mike Powers on March 24, 2015, 03:07:21 PM
Not if reports are correct and Angle won the belt because Destination America wanted him to represent "their wrestling show".
I don't think anybody can blame them being high on Angle. As a transition champion he could be really good. He adds legitimacy and is a legend of the sport who can still wrestle. I'm thinking he'll drop it to either Lashley or Aries.
And he's the biggest name they've got. And he's just signed a new deal.
He's signed for a year, right? Yeah, they'll milk him on top for at least 6 months, nine at the most. Then he'll drop it to Lashley or... I don't know why, I'm thinking James Storm.
Quite a good strategy to be honest - he's the most well known, most patriotic, most decorated on the roster. Destination America realise this. If it takes hold and gains some traction, alot of people are gonna be "WHOA, This guy who just beat Kurt Angle... he must be hella good!"
Kurt's also said this is his last contract in wrestling. The good thing is, with TNA's schedule of TV tapings, he only has to work at most a couple of matches a month. So he can pace himself, stay healthy and then when he needs to deliver a classic Kurt Angle match (like he did against Lashley) he's physically able to do so.
It's a smart move all round. Plus with Lashley re-signing with Bellator, he's going to need time to train for his fights. Which might take him out of some of the taping runs.
They could easily build a great 3 match series or something between Angle and Lashley and run with it for the year. While at the same time getting whoever is going to be a long term replacement as Champion ready. Personally, I think they might go with EC3, or if they're going for the big UK market, Bram could be a contender. He's been very impressive in last few months.
I love the idea of Bram, someone completely and utterly batshit crazy. EC3... he needs to dial down the gimmick and work more on the character. There's one point about 4-5 weeks ago where he turned to the camera and said "Come hither"... for me that was like Reigns saying Sufferin' Suckatash. That's just me though - as it stands, given the run he's had the last year, I could see him champion by the end of this year.
I'm quite surprised nobody is bothered by the network dictating creative.
I don't think it's a bad thing, I think it could be what TNA needs. Spike was so hands-off that it was a huge contributor to what ran them into the ground. Besides, it's not so much dictating creative, as saying "we want to see a lot of this guy." I don't see anything wrong with that.
I guess beggars can't be choosers Powers! Given how much of a struggle TNA had to get a deal, they're likely to be much more open to 'creative notes' from the network. It happens on a lot of TV shows too, although the good ones tend to ignore them!
Quote from: Mike Powers on March 25, 2015, 12:58:50 PM
I'm quite surprised nobody is bothered by the network dictating creative.
I don't see it so much as dictating, as making a strong suggestion. Plus, it's not like they're saying "We like Robbie E. make him the World Champion." The network is saying they want to see more of a wrestler who has proven himself to be a top notch performer and a big draw. If the start telling them to push low level guys or to get rid of guys like Roode or Aries or Lashley so that they can bring in some big name from the past, that would be an issue, but wanting them to have one specific wrestler who has been a big part of the company, to continue being a big part of the shows, not that big of a deal.
It's not like getting Angle up there was a bad choice now, is it? Considering everything, he's still in pretty good shape and as mentioned above, he's proved he can still put on great matches like he did with Lashley (who also deserves a lot of credit he doesn't seem to get much of). We've also got Aries lining up for a shot, predict we'll also see Roode and some others like maybe Anderson, Magnus or Bram put up when their current angle is over.
I thought Spud becoming XDivision Champ via briefcase right at the end of the UK Tour was a great move too, right after a strong showing (considering he lost) in the Hair VS Hair match with EC3 too.
Yeah, Angle isn't a bad choice at all right now. Especially if he then puts someone like a Roode, Aries, Bram, Magnus etc over for the Title in the future.
And you're right Tone, Lashley was awesome in that match with Angle - he deserves a lot of credit.
Lackluster impact this week. No super negatives about the show, it just felt flat. I feel it is partly being back in the IMPACT zone and out of the UK, and the fact segs seemed to drag. Next week seems a lot more focused on matches and I get the feeling IMPACT was going for a new format this week and they weren't as prepared as they should be. I have a good feeling about next week, fingers crossed!!
Available Now! One Night Only Hardcore Justice on Pay-Per-View (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuuVmtyU6-U#ws)
- Above is a preview for the TNA One Night Only: Hardcore Justice pay-per-view, which is available now.
- Tonight's Impact Wrestling on Destination America will feature Bobby Lashley vs. World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, Bram vs. Magnus in a Falls Count Anywhere Match, Eric Young vs. Bobby Roode and more.
- TNA officials have reportedly been working on who they will induct into the TNA Hall of Fame this year, according to PWInsider. The deal hasn't been finalized yet but we do know that it's not Jeff Jarrett.
This weeks impact was pretty good bar some stupid tna vintage logic. Overall the in ring stuff was great. Give it a watch!
TNA's John Gaburick announced today that Taz is gone from the company. This comes after recent issues stemming from TNA paying late.
- On Wednesday night's Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer notes that TNA did a fresh taping for May 22nd, but it will only air internationally. Destination America did not want to air a show for Memorial Day so the 2014 Slammiversary event will air instead. TNA filmed the show knowing this, so the May 22nd was filmed without a lot of storyline advancement. Meltzer affirms that Destination America has lost interest in the product in recent months.
But I thought that TNA was going to be the "Cornerstone of the network"?!?
TNA Wrestling sent out the following press release, confirming the rumors that they'll be moving to Wednesday nights on Destination America. The move will take effect on June 3rd.
QuoteIMPACT WRESTLING MOVING TO WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 9/8C ON DESTINATION AMERICA BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
Destination America's IMPACT WRESTLING, will make a permanent move to Wednesday nights at 9/8c beginning Wednesday, June 3rd. The mid-week knockout premiere will kick off with stellar matches showcasing America's favorite wrestlers.
The tag teams will head to epic battles with The Wolves and the Dirty Heels competing in match three of the Best of 5 Series on their quest to capture the vacated TNA Tag Team Titles, and The Rising and the BDC are at war battling it out in a six-man tag team matchup. TNA World Champion Kurt Angle will compete in the main event and the Knockouts will be in action featuring the Dollhouse and Brooke.
Tonight, IMPACT WRESTLING continues its premieres with Hardcore War at 9/8c on Destination America.
While Kurt Angle defeated Eric Young to retain the TNA World Title last week, the feud continues as Young and Angle form teams to compete in a 10-man tag match where each participatant can bring a weapon of choice to the ring. Austin Aries and Bobby Roode, the Dirty Heels, will face The Wolves, with a returning Eddie Edwards, in the first of a Best of 5 Series for the TNA Tag Team Titles. The Dollhouse, Marti Bell and Jade, take on Brooke and Rebel in tag team Knockouts action. Ethan Carter III also continues his "EC3 for Champ" campaign and the BroMans return to find out what the future has in store for Jessie, Robbie E and DJ Z.
IMPACT WRESTLING premieres Hardcore War tonight at 9/8c with the permanent switch to Wednesday nights starting June 3rd only on Destination America !
TNA had previously aired on Wednesdays during their run with Spike TV, before moving to Friday after signing on with Destination America.
So now instead of going against the still fairly new NJPW show on AXS, they're gonna go up against NXT? Can't wait to see how that works out for them.
I can watch NXT any day because it's on the network.
Plus Friday is a terrible TV show night across the board.
Source: PWInsider
- Christy Hemme has reportedly given notice to TNA and will be leaving soon. She will reportedly be working a great job outside of pro wrestling. Hemme has been with TNA since 2006, most recently working with creative. There was some speculation that she may still work a role at TV tapings but that's not confirmed and most people believe she's leaving altogether.
- TNA has a meeting scheduled for this afternoon where they may discuss the reports on Destination America but as of this morning, Dixie Carter had not addressed them yet. There have been several people within TNA unhappy because nothing has been said past the e-mail statement that TNA issued before.
Source: PWInsider
TNA has contacted talents to request that they participate in a conference call scheduled for 3pm EST this afternoon.
This could be where Dixie Carter addresses the situation with Destination America and Ring of Honor coming to the network.
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At no time was TNA talent (that I'm aware of) notified of ROH airing on @DestAmerica . I'll refrain from commenting until after "the call".
- PWInsider notes that the news of Ring of Honor coming to Destination America surprised many people in TNA. As noted, MVP said on Twitter that the talents were not told ahead of time. TNA has a call scheduled for later today.
- Friday's TNA programming on Destination America, which was a replay of the 2014 Slammiversary pay-per-view, drew 232,000 viewers. This is down from the previous week's 395,000 for the 9pm-11pm airing and down from that week's 520,000 with the replay added in.
Source: F4WOnline
TNA held a conference call with talents this afternoon and while we're still waiting on details, we do know that officials said they couldn't comment on their future with Destination America and said they couldn't answer those type of questions right now.
Other issues were discussed but it was said by F4Wonline.com that nothing of importance was talked about.
As you can imagine, there are many TNA talents upset about being left out of the loop.
Source: PWTorch
We noted before via F4Wonline.com that TNA officials said they couldn't address the Destination America reports during today's conference call with talents. However, TNA President Dixie Carter did tell the company that TNA has a good relationship with Destination America. This has also been confirmed by PWTorch.com.
Dixie added that they are planning for 2016 but would not comment on reports of Destination America having an "out clause" in September due to legal advice. Dixie did add that out clauses in TV deals are common.
The call reportedly went over 90 minutes with Dixie giving a 10 minute introduction. Talents spoke for about 30 minutes and needless to say, there were some angry talents on the call.
Source: PWInsider
We noted earlier that Dixie Carter told the TNA staff and talents on a conference call today that the company had been given no word of any issues from Destination America and they were in good standing with the network. Beyond that, it was noted by PWInsider that there were no real explanations given regarding the current situation with Destination America. The feeling among most in TNA is that officials didn't even know about Ring of Honor coming to Destination America until it was announced this morning.
It was questioned why TNA couldn't get Destination America to issue a tweet or something about their status. It was intimated that due to the nature of TNA and Destination America's contract, neither side can publicly comment on their relationship. This is the same reason given as to why TNA won't comment on reports that Destination America has an "out clause" for this September.
Regarding Ring of Honor coming to Destination America, the impression was given that TNA couldn't speak on the show until it was announced due to their relationship with Destination America but some people didn't buy that explanation for obvious reasons.
We noted that there were some angry wrestlers on the call and things did get very heated once the talents were allowed to speak. At one point, Dixie reportedly told the talents that it was up to them to show the world why they were the best and why TNA is the best company in the world. She also said they "controlled their own destiny." This led to pay issues and the Spike TV departure being brought up and Dixie reportedly spoke of the pay issues as if they were in the past.
Quotespoke of the pay issues as if they were in the past.
Dixie: "The simple solution is we just won't ever pay you again."
Time for ROH and TNA to work together....
Only way WWE might ever get some real competition.
- TNA Executive Vice President announced today that The Wolves have re-signed with the company:
QuoteJohn Gaburick @JohnGaburick
Happy to announce #TheWolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) have re-signed with @IMPACTWRESTLING.
- It will be interesting to see if TNA announces a new deal for Austin Aries. It's been reported by multiple sources that Aries' current deal expires before June is over and he's obviously a talent that TNA wants to keep.
- Tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling will air after the Ring of Honor premiere on Destination America and will feature Eric Young vs. Bobby Lashley, The Wolves vs. The Dirty Heels, Rockstar Spud's big decision and more. TNA posted the video above of Lashley discussing his match with Young.
- Dixie Carter announced on Twitter that the 2015 TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view will also be available on the Flipps TV app. More details will be available soon.
- TNA officials are hoping that Jeff Hardy will return from a broken leg in August. We noted in early May that there was talk of Hardy being back in the ring in two months but nobody wanted to rush the return.
Quote from: Fnord on June 03, 2015, 12:01:04 PM
- Tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling will air after the Ring of Honor premiere on Destination America and will feature Eric Young vs. Bobby Lashley, The Wolves vs. The Dirty Heels, Rockstar Spud's big decision and more. TNA posted the video above of Lashley discussing his match with Young.
- Dixie Carter announced on Twitter that the 2015 TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view will also be available on the Flipps TV app. More details will be available soon.
- TNA officials are hoping that Jeff Hardy will return from a broken leg in August. We noted in early May that there was talk of Hardy being back in the ring in two months but nobody wanted to rush the return.
That's the same Flipps TV app that failed NJPW fans trying to watch Wrestle Kingdom back in January, btw.
Is it ran by Mike?
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- We noted before that former TNA World Heavyweight Champion and current IWGP Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles turned down a significant deal to enter the TNA Hall of Fame and wrestle a match at this month's Slammiversary pay-per-view because his priorities are with Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling right now.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that a multi-date deal was discussed several months ago, which would have saw Styles wrestle at the Slammiversary and Bound For Glory pay-per-views, plus the Hall of Fame induction.
- TNA has another live event scheduled for Saturday, September 19th in Rostraver, Pennsylvania. As noted, they have another live event set for September 17th in York, PA, which is the first regular live event since 2014.
I'm not sure if anyone caught this weeks show, but it was one of the best shows of the year. The wolves vs dirty heels was fucking awesome. Give it a watch if you've got some time.
- PWInsider notes that TNA Knockout Havok is at the WWE tryouts in Orlando this week, indicating she may be done with TNA this time.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on June 04, 2015, 09:30:28 AM
I'm not sure if anyone caught this weeks show, but it was one of the best shows of the year. The wolves vs dirty heels was fucking awesome. Give it a watch if you've got some time.
I watched most of it and there were some solid matches, but the whole James Storm/Mickie James stuff kind of killed the show, especially when Storm apparently killed Mickie James.
Quote from: Fnord on June 04, 2015, 09:22:34 AM
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- We noted before that former TNA World Heavyweight Champion and current IWGP Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles turned down a significant deal to enter the TNA Hall of Fame and wrestle a match at this month's Slammiversary pay-per-view because his priorities are with Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling right now.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that a multi-date deal was discussed several months ago, which would have saw Styles wrestle at the Slammiversary and Bound For Glory pay-per-views, plus the Hall of Fame induction.
- TNA has another live event scheduled for Saturday, September 19th in Rostraver, Pennsylvania. As noted, they have another live event set for September 17th in York, PA, which is the first regular live event since 2014.
Oh wow thats crazy, my birthday is on a Saturday!!
Quote from: Chris Shields on June 04, 2015, 04:01:28 PM
I watched most of it and there were some solid matches, but the whole James Storm/Mickie James stuff kind of killed the show, especially when Storm apparently killed Mickie James.
I meant the week prior. Just watching the latest now. Tbh I forgot about the date change lol
There seems to possibly be the start of another mass exodus from TNA as Low Ki, Magnus, James Storm and Austin Aries all have reportedly have left the company.
Now it's being speculated that this may also be a work as part of a possible invasion angle between GFW and TNA but if this is the case according to the observer then the talent are not in on it as the general consensus among the remaining talent has been this is legit.
I can see ROH benefiting from this if they can bring back Austin Aries long-term and hopefully more of the stars that leave TNA. This could be bigger for ROH if they can snap these guys up rather than GFW.
So... here goes all the TNA news I know.
Jeff Jarrett returns. He's going to be in KOTM tonight for some lame reason.
Magnus, Aries, Storm, Gunner, Shaw, Kong, Taryn Tarrell, Low Ki are all gone or will be gone. Some think storyline, some think not. The best option I've heard is with TNA's new schedule they are getting rid of long term contracts as a money saving deal.
Some think Jarrett is going to merge GFW and TNA, some think GFW will get TNA's tv spot. Who cares it will be the same shit either way.
Dixie Carter returns on the latest set of tapings as a face.
Bully Ray returns as their new GM
Kurt Angle leaves due to cancer of the neck.
You forgot that EC3 takes credit for giving Kurt the neck cancer.
Tumor =/= cancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ucfgdFrlho (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ucfgdFrlho)
TNA management's work is so unbelievable that I want them to continue...
You can't make up the shit they do....
Kong/Tyrell have debunked the spoilers they're leaving.
Magnus is supposedly heading to GFW. Aries should get a little run in NXT. Storm... I dunno. God knows where he'll go.
I'm pretty much thinking this GFW invasion is likely. The whole "Jeff built this company, now he either wants it back or he'll destroy it" shtick. It could work. It could make for entertaining TV. Will it be enough?
I hope so. I'm not a TNA fanboy by any stretch - I haven't watched the show in about three months. But with RoH stuff to the brim and dedicating a decent chunk of their TV time to NJPW, the guys signed to TNA are gonna be forced to the independants, which is very much hit and miss. There's some decent workers in TNA I want to see succeed.
Also, EC3 is about to be champ. I need him for my FWL team >:(
TNA issued the following:
TNA PARTNERS WITH INDUSTRY LEADER TO ENHANCE BROADCAST AND LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 15, 2015) TNA is partnering with AO1 Productions, an industry-leading global production company, that will tag team with Ron and Don Harris, two seasoned professional wrestling and production veterans, to enhance broadcast production and the fan experience.
"We recognize the importance that advancements in technology play in producing and delivering a more immersive fan experience, whether cheering from the arena or at home watching TNA programming," said TNA Chief Financial Officer Dean Broadhead. "A01 brings a vast knowledge of current and emerging technologies we will be integrating into our production. While some upgrades will directly engage the fan's senses, others are focused on driving operational efficiencies behind the scenes."
TNA annually produces more than 300 hours of dynamic professional wrestling programming broadcast in 18 languages to more than 120 countries around the globe.
AO1 Productions, a Virginia-based multi-media and multi-platform production house, has more than 50 years of experience consulting and activating global broadcast events, delivering world-class audio, visual and lighting solutions to corporate and entertainment clients.
"We are proud to be partnering with TNA and utilizing our experience and knowledge of state-of-the-art technology to deliver enhanced in-venue and broadcast experiences that will have TNA fans engaged from start to finish," said AO1 Director of Operations Tim Morin.
Twin brothers and TNA veterans, Ron and Don Harris, who have 30 years of experience both in front of the camera and behind the scenes in production and touring, have returned to the company to lead production of live events and broadcasts, including flagship IMPACT WRESTLING seen in the United States Wednesdays at 9e/p on Destination America.
The next televised live events for IMPACT WRESTLING, Xplosion and One Night Only are scheduled for July 22-30 at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. For more information visit impactwrestling.com/tickets
According to PWInsider, Hernandez has already been cut from the TNA roster after returning just a few weeks ago. This is due to the possibility of Lucha Underground taking legal action.
Several scenes and segments that have already been filmed have been pulled from upcoming TNA broadcasts to make sense of his cut.
TNA signed Shawn Hernandez, who had indicated to the company that he was contractually free and able to sign a new deal. Hernandez made several appearances at the June television tapings, filming well over a month of angles.
Lucha Underground later contacted TNA and said that Hernandez is still contractually attached to the brand, and that he couldn't appear on any more episodes of Impact. TNA tried to pay Lucha Underground to allow them to use the scenes that had been filmed, but Lucha Underground rejected.
It's being said that due to this issue, the BDC's storylines are done for the time being, as it would be too difficult to get around Hernandez in the shots. TNA will replace that footage with existing footage.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, TNA is making tentative plans to run live events in India later in 2015. The deal is not finalized as of yet, but the Observer says the plan is to tape TV in India which will bebuilt around Mahabili Sheera as the conquering hero.
The talents haven't been given any official word, and as of now they only know of the dates that TNA Wrestling recently announced surrounding Bound For Glory. While TNA wrestlers are allowed to take other bookings, they have to cancel if TNA needs them.
TNA formerly ran the Ring Ka King show in India, which saw several of their talents
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"The best undiscovered talent"
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TNA star Thomas Latimer, a.k.a. Bram, was arrested for domestic battery and false imprisonment on Sunday morning in Gulfport, Florida. Courtesy of WFLA.com, above his mugshot.
Latimer was released today on $5000 bond for the domestic battery by strangulation charge, and another $1000 bond for the false imprisonment charge.
TNA announced yesterday that they had suspended Latimer indefinitely while they work "to gather facts and obtain additional information related to the arrest."
Below are details of the arrest, courtesy of The Gulfport Police Department:
Professional Wrestler Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
Gulfport, FL—On 8/30 at approximately 6:00 AM, officers responded to a call about a disturbance in an apartment at 3205 58th Street South. There they encountered Thomas R. Latimer and a woman who identified herself as his girlfriend.
The officers observed evidence indicative of a physical altercation, and their investigation revealed that, after the couple had been arguing, the woman felt threatened and sought refuge in her bedroom.
Latimer followed her into the bedroom, closed the door, and refused to allow her to leave. He then pushed the woman onto the bed and was holding her down by her neck.
Latimer, who is a wrestler with TNA Impact Wrestling, was charged with domestic battery by strangulation and false imprisonment. Both are felony charges, and he is currently being held in the Pinellas County Jail.
Wait isn't charolette his girlfriend?
Quote from: The TeeJ of Philly on September 01, 2015, 11:37:19 AM
Wait isn't charolette his girlfriend?
your a little behind , they broke up a while ago , I believe after the WWE release him , good move on there part looks like it
Source: PWInsider Elite
As noted, WWE Diva Charlotte was not the woman involved in the domestic incident this past weekend that saw TNA star Bram get arrested due to domestic assault by strangulation and false imprisonment. We noted that the woman involved was Bram's girlfriend, named Ashley Allen.
It was reported yesterday that Charlotte and Bram quietly split a few months back but they are still legally married. They have a hearing scheduled for September 10th in Florida, which will be the final hearing for the dissolution of their marriage.
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylh3yoa8zu4&feature=em-uploademail#)
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
There's a lot more concern for TNA's future with Destination America now that we're into September with no word from the network or their parent company Discovery, or TNA, about the status of Impact Wrestling after this month. We noted a few months back that an internal memo revealed Discovery was using their first-year out clause and canceling the multi-year deal with TNA. At the time it was stated the issues were due to programming costs and how hard it was to sell advertising time, not the ratings. However, the ratings haven't really improved, even with the move to Wednesday nights.
TNA officials insist that they major announcements coming, according to PWInsider, but nobody who's talking in TNA knows for sure if they will still be on Destination America after this month. Also, there has been no announcement for October TNA TV tapings.
When TNA signed the deal with Discovery, one of the points of the deal was Discovery would be able to syndicate Impact Wrestling in any market where TNA didn't already have a TV deal. Another bad sign for the company is Impact was being pulled from Discovery en Espanol, which aired Impact replays in Spanish on Saturdays. The show has also been pulled from Discovery Romania and Eurosports Finland, which is owned by Discovery.
Source: PWInsider Elite
We've noted how people within TNA insist that they have big announcements coming in regards to their future on TV and Destination America.
For what it's worth, there have been rumors in the past 3 weeks that someone who used to be involved with TNA will be coming back to work with them again. It was said that they could be coming back in a big role.
Pacman Jones, next TNA Champ.
Schulk Schogan
Jeff Jarret and GFW
- It's worth noting that the last scheduled episode of TNA Impact Wrestling currently listed on the Destination America website is the September 16th episode with Team GFW vs. Team TNA in Lethal Lockdown. This adds to the speculation that TNA and Destination America may be parting ways after this month. There is a lot of speculation that the "GFW takeover" angle will continue with the previously taped episodes of GFW Amped airing in place of Impact Wrestling but that is just an unconfirmed rumor. As of this writing, there are still no October TNA TV tapings announced.
In an update on TNA's Impact Wrestling schedule with Destination America, TNA's website has the following dates listed for this month:
* Wednesday, September 9th: New Impact episode
* Wednesday, September 16th: New "Winner Takes All" Lethal Lockdown episode
* Wednesday, September 23rd: New Impact episode
* Wednesday, September 30th: Countdown To Glory
The Bound For Glory pay-per-view takes place on October 4th.
Angle's not renewing.
TNA's official website has Impact Wrestling airing on Destination America on Wednesday, October 7th, days after the Bound For Glory pay-per-view. It should be noted that it is listed as a new episode.
There is no TNA television taping between Bound For Glory and that show, so any matches that air will have been taped prior to the pay-per-view. TNA does have five live events scheduled before Bound For Glory, so it could be possible that the October 7th episode will feature matches from those house shows.
The last set of Impact Wrestling tapings was in July, which set up the top matches for Bound For Glory. TNA currently has no other television tapings scheduled this year.
Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer first reported in May that Destination America had canceled TNA effective the end of September. It was noted that the main issue has been the cost of programming and advertising rates, as many regular sponsors on the station did not want to advertise on TNA programming. TNA officials denied the report, although the last set of Impact tapings ran through the end of September and there is nothing on the schedule for the rest of the year. F4WOnline did recently report that TNA was negotiating to schedule a set of tapings in India for late November.
It's like a dying efed. ..
Quote from: Adam Wrong on September 16, 2015, 03:33:39 AM
It's like a dying efed. ..
Dying efeds had more people watching.
Honestly booking shows months in advance has made a struggling company struggle even further. This whole gfw thing was rushed and shit.
The company has some great talent, but they won't last so long as this keeps up.
Personally as dixie bought out JJs shares in the company, my feeling is that she is looking to sell the company.
But surely the only buyer is JJ?
it would be a smart move if they try ... no downside if they were able to pick it up
Yes downside is their library is worthless and not worth buying and one of the talent is worth showing.
They have picked up the only good talent they've ever had and now they've crafted their own watchable material in WWE. There is no upside for WWE to spend any money whatsoever on TNA. It's a pity because their own terrible booking and mismanagement was the downfall of the company.
Quote from: Rob on September 20, 2015, 04:00:18 PM
Yes downside is their library is worthless and not worth buying and one of the talent is worth showing.
They have picked up the only good talent they've ever had and now they've crafted their own watchable material in WWE. There is no upside for WWE to spend any money whatsoever on TNA. It's a pity because their own terrible booking and mismanagement was the downfall of the company.
I see where your coming from , but still think you could get some profit from the library. Do agree piss poor manangment is reason there like this and that is a shame
They'd make more selling DVD's with Christian/Angle/Sting/Hardy/Nash/Joe/etc than it'd cost to buy the library.
I said JJ was the only buyer, meaning buyer who would want to keep running the biz, and not just buy it for parts.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on September 19, 2015, 07:52:51 PM
Honestly booking shows months in advance has made a struggling company struggle even further. This whole gfw thing was rushed and shit.
The company has some great talent, but they won't last so long as this keeps up.
Personally as dixie bought out JJs shares in the company, my feeling is that she is looking to sell the company.
Did she actually buy his shares or is that just the TNA/GFW angle?
don't know if that angle or not , but I don't think JJ would give up his shares in the company , not smart business
Legit
http://411mania.com/wrestling/jeff-jarrett-out-as-tna-minority-owner/ (http://411mania.com/wrestling/jeff-jarrett-out-as-tna-minority-owner/)
Given that WWE would probably rename any smaller name guys they brought into NXT - I don't think there's any value in the TNA video library. I can only see a handful of guys in TNA being worth anything to WWE, the main one being Jeff Hardy (who they've been talking about a lot on WWE TV and the Network recently), and they've got tons of much better footage of him in his WWE days than TNA.
They've already passed on EC3 and if they brought him back, he'd be repackaged.
Magnus is the one I thought they'd go for but looks like he's hitching his wagon to Jeff Jarrett - for reasons I can't understand, the GFW thing is going nowhere.
If they brought in say James Storm or Bobby Roode in the same way as they have Joe and Rhyno, then maybe - but they hardly needed old match footage to get those guys over as their name value was already there with the hardcore smark fans who watch NXT.
The TNA video library would be cheap, but it's also pretty worthless to WWE.
Anyway, there's tons of guys on the indy scene who are actually better talents than TNA have and they aren't tarred with being part of TNA - something Vince has apparently seen as a big negative in recent years.
Quote from: Rob on September 20, 2015, 04:00:18 PM
Yes downside is their library is worthless and not worth buying and one of the talent is worth showing.
They have picked up the only good talent they've ever had and now they've crafted their own watchable material in WWE. There is no upside for WWE to spend any money whatsoever on TNA. It's a pity because their own terrible booking and mismanagement was the downfall of the company.
You honestly think they've only had
one good talent? Are you insane lol? The only thing that made TNA watchable for me after it started its downfall was the talent because they are packed with it.
That was actually a typo, it was supposed to be "none"
WWE doesn't want older Indy guys because they won't be trained 'right' in the WWE style, and with the performance center training young talent the right way from the beginning is easier and cheaper.
They don't want older indie guys? Well it looks to me as though Samoa Joe and Jushin Thunder Lyger were wanted there.
Quote from: Rob on September 26, 2015, 05:11:02 AM
They don't want older indie guys? Well it looks to me as though Samoa Joe and Jushin Thunder Lyger were wanted there.
Samoa Joe is a special case because he's a known name, and Liger came in for 1 match. Plus, I wouldn't really consider Liger an indy guy. He's a freaking legend, and is known all over the World.
They are the exception, not the rule.
Quote from: T-Chen on September 26, 2015, 02:30:23 PM
They are the exception, not the rule.
Exactly. In general, WWE is going to look for younger indy guys or athletes from other sports. They can bring them in, train them up in the WWE style, and as long as they get a few solid midcarders and 1 or 2 stars out of a crop of 20, they'll be happy. occasionally they may sign a bigger name indy guy who's a little older, but again, they're the exception and not the rule.
There was a time ROH were having goodbye shows for all their stars going off to WWE :P
TNA has announced a "Bound For Gold" Gauntlet Match for Sunday's TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view. The winner will receive a future TNA World Heavyweight Title shot. Below is the updated card:
TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
Drew Galloway vs. Ethan Carter III
TNA King of the Mountain Title Match
Bobby Lashley vs. Bobby Roode
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Awesome Kong vs. Gail Kim
Ultimate X for the TNA X Division Title
TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA vs. Tigre Uno
TNA Tag Team Title Match
Brian Myers and Trevor Lee vs. The Wolves
Bound For Gold Gauntlet Match
Mr. Anderson, Abyss, Mahabli Shera, Tyrus, Robbie E, Jesse Godderz, Aiden O'Shea, Eli Drake, Chris Melendez
Kurt Angle vs. TBA
NO BUYS.
Source: PWInsider
Destination America sources report that their internal schedule has bee finalized through the week of October 22nd and TNA's Impact Wrestling is scheduled to air every Wednesday at 9pm EST. It does appear that an agreement was made between the two sides to go past the initial 39 episodes.
As noted, Dixie Carter told Sports Illustrated a few weeks back that Impact will be on Destination America until February 2016. No word yet on what they are planning then.
AND...
Kurt Angle will be facing Eric Young at the PPV.
I think DA are doing what Spike did - giving TNA some time to find another deal.
Let's see if they do because with so few house shows, TNA really are just a wrestling show on TV, as opposed to a touring company. So any TV is essential to them.
It's been rumored that TNA will tape their next Impact Wrestling episodes on an upcoming tour of India. It appears that tour is now confirmed as indie promoter David Herro announced on Facebook that Mr. Anderson and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Ethan Carter III have been pulled from his Blizzard Brawl 11 event on December 5th because they will be in India with TNA.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted that at least some TNA talents were told for the first time about the tour just last week and given the dates of November 29th through December 5th to keep free.
These tapings should carry TNA through most of December and January, when the UK tour takes place. TNA will likely piece together episodes of Impact with previously taped matches that haven't aired yet to carry them up until the India tapings.
Matt Hardy has been added to the main event, making it a Triple Threat, and Tigre Uno's Ultimate X opponents have been revealed. Remember to join us for live coverage at 8pm EST
Triple Threat for the TNA World Heavyweight Title
Matt Hardy vs. Drew Galloway vs. Ethan Carter III
Special Referee: Jeff Hardy
TNA King of the Mountain Title Match
Bobby Lashley vs. Bobby Roode
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Awesome Kong vs. Gail Kim
Ultimate X for the TNA X Division Title
Andrew Everett vs. Manik vs. DJ Zema Ion vs. Tigre Uno
TNA Tag Team Title Match
Brian Myers and Trevor Lee vs. The Wolves
Bound For Gold Gauntlet Match
Mr. Anderson, Abyss, Mahabli Shera, Tyrus, Robbie E, Jesse Godderz, Aiden O'Shea, Eli Drake, Chris Melendez
Kurt Angle vs. Eric Young
No buys
Quote from: Mike Powers on October 01, 2015, 12:40:33 PM
No buys
I doubt they'll get a heap, and have been really off TNA for a while. The GFW stuff was utter shit. With that said, I've watched the last fortnight and it has been really solid. This week in particular. The knockouts videos were top notch and it was solid (albeit short due to their situation) build up to the ppv.
They've never had very big PPV buy numbers, but this one could be low.....
So... Matt Hardy....
Ok...
Quote from: Gravedigger on October 05, 2015, 10:54:02 AM
So... Matt Hardy....
Ok...
I don't have anything against a short run for Matt Hardy. It was in his home down and he'd been cutting quite solid promos to build himself up.
Haven't been following so correct me if I'm wrong.....wasn't EC3 undefeated up to that point? To give up a 2 years in the building undefeated streak angle, in a 3-way, to MATT HARDY......my head spins.
I really only have one thing to say.
LOLTNA
I'm pretty sure Matt Hardy pinned Drew Galloway. I didn't watch it yet, but I remember reading that.
Quote from: Mike Powers on October 05, 2015, 06:11:05 PM
Haven't been following so correct me if I'm wrong.....wasn't EC3 undefeated up to that point? To give up a 2 years in the building undefeated streak angle, in a 3-way, to MATT HARDY......my head spins.
I really only have one thing to say.
LOLTNA
Galloway was pinned.
LOLPOWERS
Still lame.
And now, on the first Impact after Matt Hardy's historic title win, he will be... banned from the building. :o ::) ;D
Matt Hardy... Jesus christ
Given TNA's predeliction for pushing guys who are almost out of contract and haven't renegotiated yet(See: AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle) I'm predicting Hardy Boyz will be back on RAW within a month.
Quote from: BamBamBunglow on October 06, 2015, 06:11:51 AM
Given TNA's predeliction for pushing guys who are almost out of contract and haven't renegotiated yet(See: AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle) I'm predicting Hardy Boyz will be back on RAW within a month.
It really wouldn't surprise me. Then again, would WWE want 2 Attitude era teams back, at the same time? I'm kind of wondering if they brought the Dudley boys back for one last run, because they're considering them for the hall of fame. As a team, I'd say they're worthy of it.
Quote from: Chris Shields on October 06, 2015, 01:33:44 PM
It really wouldn't surprise me. Then again, would WWE want 2 Attitude era teams back, at the same time? I'm kind of wondering if they brought the Dudley boys back for one last run, because they're considering them for the hall of fame. As a team, I'd say they're worthy of it.
Ridiculously low ratings? Word is Vince is going bananas that ratings are so low. Hardy's might make a spike in the ratings.
http://411mania.com/wrestling/matt-hardy-relinquishes-tna-title-following-ec3-injunction/ (http://411mania.com/wrestling/matt-hardy-relinquishes-tna-title-following-ec3-injunction/)
LOLTNA
Quote from: Mike Powers on October 06, 2015, 10:19:24 PM
http://411mania.com/wrestling/matt-hardy-relinquishes-tna-title-following-ec3-injunction/ (http://411mania.com/wrestling/matt-hardy-relinquishes-tna-title-following-ec3-injunction/)
LOLTNA
Fuck you and your accurate statements! :(
insert facepalm here
- TNA has revealed the first 9 of 32 stars for the "World Title Series" tournament to crown a new World Heavyweight Champion:
* Gail Kim
* Madison Rayne
* Crazzy Steve
* Ethan Carter III
* Drew Galloway
* Kenny King
* Rockstar Spud
* Mr. Anderson
* Austin Aries
Oh god....they're going to do it....they're going to crown either Kim or Rayne as the new champion......
TNA will be the company that had the first ever female televised World Champion....
Reports say that this clusterfuck of a storyline has been the plan since July. Fucking JULY. This company wonders why they're a joke?
Yeah.....
An injunction is filed, so they need to determine the rightful champ....
Is it EC3, the former champ, or the man that beat him, Hardy....
Nope.... It could be any one of 32 guys.......
32 guys.....
And if I did the math right....
It's going to take 73 matches to determine the winner....
Plus, there's a Knockouts group....
And Matt Hardy isn't even one of the first 9 announced?
TNA is gonna put the strap on a woman and go "look! We have a better divas revolution!"
Oh and they'll schedule that match for a PPV, have a no contest finish and give away that historic moment for free on TV the next impact
I wish they had announced James Storm as a part of this...
Ugh. Poor TNA - two words that sum this joke of a company up in so many different ways.
Quote from: Duckman on October 09, 2015, 03:59:17 AM
Ugh. Poor TNA - two words that sum this joke of a company up in so many different ways.
I disagree with that statement Duckers. Jokes are funny.
Quote from: BamBamBunglow on October 09, 2015, 10:35:52 AM
I disagree with that statement Duckers. Jokes are funny.
not all jokes are funny ... case in point TNA
I haven't watched this weeks ep but have heard really positive things about the shows format. Has anybody given it a watch?
Source: PWInsider
The Florida State Attorney's office has declined to prosecute TNA star Bram (Thomas Latimer) and the charges of domestic battery by strangulation and false imprisonment were dropped. As noted, Bram was arrested on August 30th in Gulfport, Florida after an incident with his girlfriend.
Police wrote in their original report that Bram admitted holding his girlfriend down by her throat and refusing to let hr leave their bedroom but he still plead not guilty. His attorney issued these comments to PWInsider today:
"Our office is pleased to announce that Mr. Latimer's case has been successfully resolved, resulting in a decision by the State Attorney's office whereby they have declined to prosecute our client on the aforementioned charges. Our office has always maintained that once the entirety of the facts, evidence and witness statements are brought forth, our client would be exonerated of the allegations."
Bram should return to TNA action soon as the company suspended him until the issue was resolved.
James Storm recently made his debut for WWE NXT, but he's still being featured on TNA Impact, where he's spent the last 13 years of his career. Despite being in a tournament for the TNA World Title, Storm said he had no clue it'd be happening.
Footage of Storm is being used for TNA's Championship Series Tournament, which was actually filmed back in July. The tournament was apparently planned out well ahead of time, but several members of the roster, Storm included, weren't clued in about it.
There have been several theories as to who is winning the tournament, but nothing definitive has been established. It's possible that the tournament could finish up at the tapings in India next month.
James Storm, Austin Aries and Kenny King were all involved in the tournament, although each of the three have went on to wrestle for Ring of Honor or NXT. Rockstar Spud, who has apparently been dealing with visa issues, is also included. Spud and King are current leaders in their groups.
LOLTNA
- Tonight's Impact will see the Series continue with Mark Andrews vs. Tigre Uno, Ethan Carter III vs. Bobby Lashley, Austin Aries vs. Mr. Anderson and DJ Zema Ion vs. Manik. TNA will also re-air the Bound For Glory main event with EC3 vs. Matt Hardy vs. Drew Galloway tonight.
- As noted, TNA will be touring India from December 2nd through December 4th with the final show on the tour airing as a "One Night Only: Mumbai" pay-per-view that Friday night, live in India and on tape-delay in the United States. The Mumbai special is replacing the recently canceled "One Night Only: Battle of New Orleans" event that was nixed for Halloween weekend. PWInsider reports that once TNA confirmed the decision to tape in India, they chose to cancel the Hardcore Halloween tour on the Gulf Coast.
Source: PWInsider Elite
TNA officials have had recent discussions with the Manhattan Center in New York City about a possible 2016 return for Impact Wrestling TV tapings. They may be taping from the Hammerstein Ballroom.
No deals had been signed as of last week but TNA will likely need to tape some time around February or March. We know that they will film 6 episodes in the UK in January and they are expected to tape several episodes in India next month. As noted, they will also air a live "One Night Only: Mumbai" special on Friday, December 4th.
TNA taped Impact episodes this past January at the Manhattan Center and reportedly drew 500 fans for the Wednesday night tapings, 325 fans for the Thursday night tapings and a sellout of 1,100 fans for the final night of tapings.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
We noted before that Destination America General Manager Mark Etkind recently left the company to work for The Science Channel and that Jane Latman replaced him, perhaps giving hope to pro wrestling staying on the network.
It was noted that Etkind was the one who called for wrestling was eliminated on the network. It turns out he made that decision after Dixie Carter accidentally sent an e-mail to Discovery Network executives, calling one executive was an idiot for not releasing DVR ratings, like Spike TV sometimes did, as Impact Wrestling was doing 15-20% increases if you factored in DVR numbers from the week. Discovery President Mark Graboff wasn't the only one Dixie took shots at in the e-mail as apparently it was Etkind she was calling an idiot, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
There has been no indication that Destination America will be keeping wrestling now that Etkind is gone but word is that all programming decisions are being evaluated. For what it's worth, people in TNA are under the impression they will finish up in January while those in ROH say they are waiting to hear what their future with Destination America is.
Source: PWInsider Elite
There was a lot of concern within TNA when they started hearing rumors of Ring of Honor leaving Destination America with another outlet waiting for them, according to PWInsider. The other outlet ended up being Sinclair Broadcasting's new COMET network, but there were people in TNA that were worried ROH had another network lined up.
PWInsider added that there is also a feeling within TNA that ROH was used by Destination America. This could be a valid concern or just paranoia but some in TNA feel that Destination America used ROH to prevent TNA Impact Wrestling from being renewed. Apparently when TNA signed a multi-year deal with Destination America, they had to hit a certain viewership mark in a certain amount of time in order for their 2-3 year automatic renewal to kick in. The feeling is that when TNA started to get close to that mark, the stories about Impact being canceled started coming out and then ROH was brought onto the network. The concern is that the rumors led to a drop in Impact viewers as fans saw it as a lame-duck product. Then ROH was signed and some people in TNA believe ROH was brought on to detract from TNA and to dilute the viewers, essentially preventing TNA from hitting that viewership mark and getting renewed.
As noted, this could be a valid concern or just paranoia among people in TNA. However, ROH leaving Destination America goes back to the original reports of the network getting away from pro wrestling. ROH leaving has had no changes in TNA's status with Destination America, as they are still expected to be gone by February 2016.
Apparently TNA will air now on POP
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgNo0T5ujT0&ab_channel=TNAImpactWrestling#)
TNA: We've Got Pop!
for those not in the know. TNA are PAYING to be on this channel, and it USED to be known as the TV Guide Channel.
Are you serious, bro?
TNA has announced that Impact Wrestling will debut on POP TV, the former TV Guide Channel, beginning Tuesday, January 5th at 9pm EST. This will be a live episode but they will air every Tuesday night on POP.
As noted, TNA Impact Wrestling will be moving to POP TV, the former TV Guide Channel, beginning Tuesday, January 5th at 9pm EST. Below is the full announcement:
FANDOM LIKE NO OTHER... POP AND IMPACT WRESTLING PARTNER TO BRING FANS RINGSIDE FOR WEEKLY EVENT BROADCAST PREMIERING ON TUESDAY, JAN. 5, 2016
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Nov. 19, 2015 – Get ready for #ImpactOnPop. Pop, a network that celebrates the excitement of being a fan, will soon become the exclusive U.S. television home of IMPACT WRESTLING, the hard-hitting, high-flying global sports sensation enjoyed by millions of fans around the world.
Pop will premiere IMPACT WRESTLING with a live two-hour, action-packed broadcast on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, and the show will continue to air every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM, ET/PT. The show features some of the biggest stars in professional wrestling, including Jeff and Matt Hardy, EC3, Kurt Angle, Bobby Lashley, The Wolves, Eric Young, Tigre Uno and Gail Kim.
"Wrestling has been a fan-fueled staple since the '50s, and continues to be some of the most-watched appointment television today. The die-hard fandom and extraordinary passion surrounding IMPACT WRESTLING captures the spirit of Pop as a network that celebrates fan-driven entertainment and excitement," said Brad Schwartz, President of Pop. "We're committed to this new partnership and psyched to bring the show's loyal fans a dedicated night to watch their favorite show on Pop every week."
IMPACT WRESTLING is a strong global brand seen on networks in more than 120 countries around the world and broadcast in 17 languages. Its fans are some of the most devoted and socially active in sports, with more than 15 million aggregated social media followers and nearly 700 million video views on YouTube, making it the seventh-most-viewed sports channel, ahead of MLB®, NHL®, MLS® and FIFATV®.
"Pop's enthusiasm for our partnership and the network's fan focus is a perfect fit for our company," said TNA President Dixie Carter. "Wresting has always been at the forefront of pop culture with the most passionate, loyal fan base. We're thrilled to be in business with Pop and to bring IMPACT WRESTLING to more than 80 million homes."
To find IMPACT WRESTLING on Pop, go to poptv.com.
Pop on the Web: poptv.com
Pop Facebook: facebook.com/PopTelevision
Pop Twitter: twitter.com/PopTV
Pop Instagram: @poptv
Really loving the last two months of impact. The only eye gouging moment was when Shera was wearing Koya tights because when the match was taped he was still in the revolution, everything else has been quite good. I'd honestly say it's the best TNA have looked in a very long time.
Eli Drake is a brilliant heel. Really enjoyed this weeks impact once again. It'll be interesting how they handle the next few shows.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
According to F4W and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, former Ring of Honor tag team champion Michael Bennett and his wife Maria Kanellis signed deals with TNA Wrestling.
The newsletter said that the deal is likely a big one, and guaranteed in nature. Bennett, Maria, and his tag team partner Taven finished up their Ring of Honor commitments last month after dropping the tag team titles to War Machine at ROH Final Battle. The two performed at the TV tapings the next day, their final ROH date.
There have been rumors that TNA have wanted to sure up their roster ahead of their Pop TV debut. The Observer states that TNA is interested in both re-signing those that are facing expiration on their current deals, as well as pursuing outside free agents to help freshen up the brand. The company re-signed several talents last year prior and shortly following their debut on Destination America.
TNA has been airing vignettes on their Youtube for "The Miracle" which could possibly be hinting towards Bennett's debut with the company. The vignettes point to TNA's debut with Pop next Tuesday.
TNA President Dixie Carter announced on Twitter that The Dollhouse will face The Beautiful People on Tuesday's live Impact Wrestling POP TV premiere.
It's interesting that Angelina Love is advertised in the graphic below as she's currently pregnant. Below is the updated line-up for Tuesday:
* Bobby Roode defends his KOTM Title
* Angelina Love, Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne vs. Jade, Marti Belle and Rebel
* World Title Series Semi-Final: Ethan Carter III vs. Bobby Lashley
* World Title Series Semi-Final: Matt Hardy vs. Eric Young
* World Title Series Final to crown a new TNA World Heavyweight Champion
The TNA roster continues to shuffle, as former TNA Knockout Taryn Terrell announced that she has left the company.
Terrell, who recently got married, announced the news in a Youtube video that she posted Monday. She mentioned that there are no hard feelings between the two sides.
"They're an amazing company, and I've made some incredible friends. I hope you guys continue to tune in," Terrell said in the video. There were rumors that Terrell would leave TNA following an interview she did late last year.
Seeing as how Love is pregnant, I don't see her wrestling.
Especially since she said as much.
Watched the Main Event last night....Hardy did not look good at all, no idea why he's anywhere near the Main Event. EC3 is actually pretty good though. He still has that unbeaten streak, didn't he debut like 5 years ago? What the fuck?
Unbeaten*
*via pinfall or submission, he's lost tags, triple threats and via count-out/dq/etc. just not pinned/submitted.
PopTV is fucking awful....
No HD, and if I want to know what's on other channels I'll look at the cable guide....
my version of Pop doesn't have the horrible TV guide on it.
You're lucky. They cut off the screen so I can't see some stuff....
Numbers are in *drumroll*
Their debut brought in 255,000. Over their course of 9pm DA slots, they averaged 269,000. Their Destination America debut drew 263,000.
Also, *****AMAGAD SPOILERS!!!!!*****
A certain Mr. Storm has re-signed, the reason being NXT offered him a sub-$100k contract, while TNA offered him a contract 2 & 1/2 times higher than that.
Wait, Pop still has the old TV Guide stuff!?
Once in awhile but not during prime time.
Matt certainly didn't look in great shape, but the main event was good. Mike Bennett looks cool, I've never looked into his stuff before. Can he go in the ring as well as he speaks?
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on January 08, 2016, 04:07:46 AM
Matt certainly didn't look in great shape, but the main event was good. Mike Bennett looks cool, I've never looked into his stuff before. Can he go in the ring as well as he speaks?
I've only really seen him work tag Team, but yes he can go, he can go well.
Finally saw the whole show yesterday. I admit it took an effort of willpower to watch, but that was due to my distrust of TNA after so many burns moreso than the quality of the show.
Things I liked;
- Eric Young's crazy heel gimmick is great, it's REALLY got him to up his game. I approve.
- Lashley/EC3 was a decent match, got some decent time, right guy won. Seriously, TNA do better at the old south territory "Babyface chasing the heel champ" moseso than the babyface fighting all comers.
- The Knockouts worked their ass off. Rebel has come on leaps and bounds. Even Velvet Sky gave it a good go.
- Gail Kim. Christ that woman should be in NXT. Gail Kim Vs. Bayley? I'd mark out.
- James Storm. I loved the idea of the Revolution, but it was half assed, booked badly and wasn't financed enough for cool special effects or good promos. Storm looks in fantastic shape and seems to be rolling a Steve Austin "DGAF" attitude now - that will work very, very well for him. Also - BEER MONEY!
Things I'm concerned about;
- Kong. She's a great worker, one of the best big lady workers I've seen. She also seems to have trimmed down a bit and is looking pretty good. However, I've seen Gail Kim/Kong before, I have no real interest in seeing it again.
- The Hardy's. Sorry lads, but your day is kinda done here, Matt especially. Jeff still has some star power and can still go, but will have to tone down his insane style. I honestly think Impact would be better without these two - they're a crutch for TNA, when TNA should be walking without aid.
- No clearcut "new babyface". I have no idea who's going to be chasing EC3 for the title. They have no one positioned, outside the Hardy's to challenge EC3. They have guys in there who can do it - Drew Galloway and Robbie E spring to mind, but they're not yet built to the point they can have a run at it. Is it going to be Lashley? *again*? Is Mike Bennett going to leapfrog everyone?
All in all, I'm vaguely optimistic and going to give it a month or two, to see how it pans out. Hopefully, this time will be different... I just hope they give the X Division the respect it deserves - it's their bread and butter.
Quote from: BamBamBunglow on January 08, 2016, 05:09:04 AM
I've only really seen him work tag Team, but yes he can go, he can go well.
Finally saw the whole show yesterday. I admit it took an effort of willpower to watch, but that was due to my distrust of TNA after so many burns moreso than the quality of the show.
Things I liked;
- Eric Young's crazy heel gimmick is great, it's REALLY got him to up his game. I approve.
- Lashley/E
C3 was a decent match, got some decent time, right guy won. Seriousl ty, TNA do better at the old south territory "Babyface chasing the heel champ" moseso than the babyface fighting all comers.
- The Knockouts worked their ass off. Rebel has come on leaps and bounds. Even Velvet Sky gave it a good go.
- Gail Kim. Christ that woman should be in NXT. Gail Kim Vs. Bayley? I'd mark out.
- James Storm. I loved the idea of the Revolution, but it was half assed, booked badly and wasn't financed enough for cool special effects or good promos. Storm looks in fantastic shape and seems to be rolling a Steve Austin "DGAF" attitude now - that will work very, very well for him. Also - BEER MONEY!
Things I'm concerned about;
- Kong. She's a great worker, one of the best big lady workers I've seen. She also seems to have trimmed down a bit and is looking pretty good. However, I've seen Gail Kim/Kong before, I have no real interest in seeing it again.
- The Hardy's. Sorry lads, but your day is kinda done here, Matt especially. Jeff still has some star power and can still go, but will have to tone down his insane style. I honestly think Impact would be better without these two - they're a crutch for TNA, when TNA should be walking without aid.
- No clearcut "new babyface". I have no idea who's going to be chasing EC3 for the title. They have no one positioned, outside the Hardy's to challenge EC3. They have guys in there who can do it - Drew Galloway and Robbie E spring to mind, but they're not yet built to the point they can have a run at it. Is it going to be Lashley? *again*? Is Mike Bennett going to leapfrog everyone?
All in all, I'm vaguely optimistic and going to give it a month or two, to see how it pans out. Hopefully, this time will be different... I just hope they give the X Division the respect it deserves - it's their bread and butter.
Thanks for sharing man. I agree with a good chunk of points there. Galloway will be the next face in line for a title shot. Mike Bennett is a heel and I imagine will eventually pull Hardy from his feud with EC3. The main reason Matt was pushed against EC3 was that he was, at the time the best babyface on the roster not injured/already in another feud. They could have half arsed it and made the feud quick and pointless, but they stuck with it and we actually ended up with some pretty good matches. Hardy was built up like a real threat and EC3 winning this week definitely got him even more over.
Regarding the X Division. They teases Shane Helms vs. Tigre Uno at Bound for Glory and I for one really hope Helms comes in as a heel and they feud. The X Division really needs a good feud to elevate it again. Sadly I'm not holding much hope judging by the tapings.
All in all, I really enjoyed the world title series a lot and am looking forward to seeing what they do from here
Can't copy+paste the spoilers as I'm in a rush, but [spoiler]Hardy beat EC3 for the title, turning heel working with Tyrus. No clue how it was presented etc but this could either be terrible for EC3 or brilliant. Fingers crossed[/spoiler]
LOLTNA
That is all.
Quote from: Mike Powers on January 08, 2016, 09:40:55 PM
LOLTNA
That is all.
Pretty much. I'll wait to reserve judgement, but it seems dumb. Tyrus turning I get, but how could that Equate to [spoiler]a hardy heel turn?[/spoiler]
"Let's just ignore 4 months of story telling, mmkay?" - Vince Russo Dixie Carter
[spoiler]it could fit if they're going to pair him with Maria and Bennet to bring the Kingdom angle to TNA[/spoiler]
Quote from: Mike Powers on January 08, 2016, 10:38:14 PM
"Let's just ignore 4 months of story telling, mmkay?" - Vince Russo Dixie Carter
How exactly does this ignore 4 months of story telling? [spoiler]Tyrus had already shown he was drifting away from EC3. Hardy, after trying time and time and time again, kept failing to beat EC3. He finally does (cheating with his brothers help) only to have the strap taken from him. He gets into the title match, only to lose clean again. Post match he looks very bitter.
matt pulling out a dirty move to win makes logical storyline sense. Tyrus turning makes logical storyline sense. EC3 turning face doesn't make sense but we will see where that goes.
your statement was a vast exaggeration. [/spoiler]
[SPOILER]Hardy's feud with EC3.
Jeff Hardy becomes EC3's servant.
EC3 abuses both Hardy's at every turn.
Matt beats EC3 at Bound for Glory.
Matt is the conquering hero.
Matt is stripped of the Title due to fuckery.
Cue giant 3 month long tournament.
Which ends up EXACTLY where we were, just prior to BFG.
EC3 has been built as having unbeaten streak.
Matt turns heel and wins Title.
We could've had either:
A - EC3 as Champ again, negating everything from BFG to now moot.
B - Matt Hardy as Champ, negating everything from just after BFG to now moot.
Hardy could've gone heel at BFG. Hell, they could've stuck with their original taped ending and had Lashley regain the belt. 4 months of TV to have a heel turn that nobody cares about or really wanted, just for shock value and a desperate attempt at ratings.
Nothing about the period from BFG to now matters at all.[/spoiler]
[spoiler]I highly doubt you've watched the world title series based on you basically stating it has done nothing. For one, it was a last minute thing the company had to do due to taping issues. They took that negative and made it quite a strong positive. It gave more credibility and overness to the likes of Robbie E, Jesse, Eli Drake and Davey Richards. It was a successful 3 odd month storyline because it had more positives than negatives for those involved.
back to Hardy vs. EC3. EC3 winning does not make the storyline pointless, but merely gives strong motive for a Hardy heel turn. In the process, it has put over several wrestlers. EC3 looks unbeatable
Every wrestler he has faced has thrown everything they had but he still manages to win.
Looking at the spoilers, hardy proposes a title vs. Career match in a last man standing match, to which the high on momentum champion accepts. Hardy and Tyrus then double team EC3, a man with no allies and do god knows what to take him down for 10 to beat him. He will lose nothing from this loss (I think, I'm just doing what you're doing and forming an opinion off spoilers) and if they do make him a face, it'll no doubt end with EC3 overcoming the stacked deck once again ans solidifying his spot as the best in the company.
And once again, if Hardy went heel at BFG and we had to wait 3 months odd for new television, how effective do you think that would have been? [/spoiler]
[spoiler]My point is this. If what happened at the tapings had happened at BFG, would ANYTHING of value be lost? Storyline wise, that is. We'd have lost out on some good wrestling matches in a vacuum, but that's it. Hence, the last 4 months are moot.[/spoiler]
Quote from: Mike Powers on January 09, 2016, 03:38:32 AM
[spoiler]My point is this. If what happened at the tapings had happened at BFG, would ANYTHING of value be lost? Storyline wise, that is. We'd have lost out on some good wrestling matches in a vacuum, but that's it. Hence, the last 4 months are moot.[/spoiler]
Agree to disagree on that one. [spoiler]several wrestlers got more over from the title series storyline, and the end result has also set uo future feuds. I actually don't know what else you'd want from a storyline like this tbh.[/spoiler]
Agree on the agree to disagree part.
Quote from: Jack on January 09, 2016, 01:34:32 PM
Really....isn't ALL wrestling storyline kind of pointless in the end?
EDIT:
It's really all about the ride you take to get there. If it's fun, who cares where it goes.
But Jack, it's TNA. It's fun to shit on the product :p
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- As noted, James Storm is back in TNA full time now. The deal he signed is reportedly for 2 years.
- For those wondering why TNA held the "One Night Only: Live!" pay-per-view last night with barely any build, they had to because of international TV contracts that require them to produce monthly three-hour specials. Instead of doing live monthly pay-per-views, which lost money because of costs associated with going live, they started doing the pre-taped One Night Only specials instead. Several were taped this week.
Quote from: Jack on January 10, 2016, 11:49:16 PM
Fair enough!
Feat or fired...am I right?
Funny you mention that, they just filmed a feast of fired match during the tapings.
Speaking of which [spoiler]Trevor Lee teamed up with Shane Helms to win the X Division title. Man, what a great team. Lee can really go (his matches vs. The Wolves and most recently on one night only against Pepper Parks) and with a manager like Helms, will really breathe life into the division. I'm hoping TJP comes back unmasked and is booked as as the top Face of the X Division. Tigre Uno no doubt dropped the strap due to the shoulder injury he is carrying, but I think it could/should really benefit the X Division. [/spoiler]
TNA has apparently parted ways with former TNA X Division Champion T.J. Perkins, a.k.a. Manik. Perkins' profile was moved to the Alumni section on ImpactWrestling.com, and he noted on Twitter that he wasn't being renewed.
Perkins has been wrestling on-and-off for TNA since 2004
Quote from: Fnord on January 12, 2016, 08:08:05 PM
TNA has apparently parted ways with former TNA X Division Champion T.J. Perkins, a.k.a. Manik. Perkins' profile was moved to the Alumni section on ImpactWrestling.com, and he noted on Twitter that he wasn't being renewed.
Perkins has been wrestling on-and-off for TNA since 2004
Big waste of talent sadly.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on January 12, 2016, 10:06:41 PM
Big waste of talent sadly.
Called it in the NJPW thread, recalling it now - TJ Perkins will be on NXT within the next three months. He's a phenomenal talent for them to pick up.
Quote from: BamBamBunglow on January 13, 2016, 04:42:15 AM
Called it in the NJPW thread, recalling it now - TJ Perkins will be on NXT within the next three months. He's a phenomenal talent for them to pick up.
TJP should have been the Face of the X-Division. Imagine a 10 minute Trevor Lee vs. TJP match?
Speaking of which, Trevor Lee is AWESOME!
Quote from: Mike Powers on January 08, 2016, 09:40:55 PM
LOLTNA
That is all.
I must say, the Matt Hardy turn was done brilliantly. They built up to him turning heel very well and the match + post match promo was brilliant. Iy was easily the best ep of impact over the last few months.
Definitely check it out man, I think you'll be surprised.
The Wolves have signed new contracts with TNA. Definitely good news as they are brilliant wrestlers!
Source: PWInsider
Awesome Kong has been sent home from TNA's UK tour, according to PWInsider. It appears as if Kong had a major locker room incident involving Reby Sky, the wife of Matt Hardy.
Sources told PWInsider that Kong didn't think highly of Reby Sky dressing in the women's locker room with the rest of the Knockouts, and tossed Sky's bag out of the room. Sky, who has been wrestling since 2010, recently started with TNA in a non-wrestling capacity.
There were two versions that Mike Johnson of PWInsider heard, one is that Kong unsuccessfully made a run at Sky. The other was that Kong grabbed Sky by the neck before being restrained by Pat Kenney.
Kong was sent home from the tour, with her long-term future in question. It was also said that Reby and Matt Hardy's son Maxel were near the incident when it happened.
Kong was released from TNA years ago after a physical altercation with Bubba the Love Sponge.
Quote from: Fnord on January 30, 2016, 12:08:32 AM
Source: PWInsider
Awesome Kong has been sent home from TNA's UK tour, according to PWInsider. It appears as if Kong had a major locker room incident involving Reby Sky, the wife of Matt Hardy.
Sources told PWInsider that Kong didn't think highly of Reby Sky dressing in the women's locker room with the rest of the Knockouts, and tossed Sky's bag out of the room. Sky, who has been wrestling since 2010, recently started with TNA in a non-wrestling capacity.
There were two versions that Mike Johnson of PWInsider heard, one is that Kong unsuccessfully made a run at Sky. The other was that Kong grabbed Sky by the neck before being restrained by Pat Kenney.
Kong was sent home from the tour, with her long-term future in question. It was also said that Reby and Matt Hardy's son Maxel were near the incident when it happened.
Kong was released from TNA years ago after a physical altercation with Bubba the Love Sponge.
Very, very dumb by Kong.
Wonder if she has bad blood with WWE? No offence to TNA, but I would LOVE to see her mix it up with the current crop of female talent.
Quote from: Drama Queen on January 30, 2016, 10:54:59 PM
Wonder if she has bad blood with WWE? No offence to TNA, but I would LOVE to see her mix it up with the current crop of female talent.
Tbh I doubt the E would want her back. She's getting on in age and injuries have made her in ring ability a lot more limited than it used to be.
Plus the E has Nia Jax now. Don't need Kong.
TNA released Kong today.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Current TNA Tag Team Champion Davey Richards underwent reconstructive knee surgery last week to repair a torn ACL. Richards has a crazy work ethic as noted on Twitter that he hobbled into math class right after having surgery, then aced a test.
Richards will likely be out of action until somewhere between mid-August and November, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Richards recently signed a new guaranteed deal with the company, so there's no real pressure for him to return early.
Source: PWInsider
We noted before that TNA was scheduled to return to Orlando, Florida for more Impact Wrestling tapings from March 12th through March 15th. Those tapings will now run from March 15th through March 20th, according to PWInsider.
Right now TNA is looking at broadcasting Impact Wrestling live on Tuesday, March 15th.
TNA will also be taping One Night Only pay-per-view events that week and they have already started reaching out to non-TNA performers.
With the tapings less than two weeks away, it's worth noting that some TNA talents still haven't received travel information. On a related note, some TNA talents are still waiting to be paid from the last set of tapings in the UK but word is that they will receive checks this week.
TNA's "One Night Only: Joker's Wild" pay-per-view will debut tonight Below is the card:
* The Wolves vs. The Decay
* Eric Young and Bram vs. DJ Zema Ion and Trevor Lee
* Tigre Uno and Mandrews vs. The BroMans
* Rockstar Spud and Mahabali Shera vs. Aiden O'Shea and Grado
* Gail Kim and Bobby Lashley vs. Jade and Tyrus
* Drew Galloway and Mike Bennett vs. Jimmy Havoc and Big Damo
* Matt Hardy and Will Ospreay vs. James Storm and Eli Drake
* $100,000 Gauntlet Battle Royal with the winners
As noted, next Tuesday's TNA Impact Wrestling episode will air on a slight tape delay from the Impact Zone in Orlando on POP TV. TNA President Dixie Carter announced the following main events:
* Ethan Carter III vs. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Matt Hardy
* Jeff Hardy vs. Eric Young
Quote from: Fnord on March 08, 2016, 11:48:09 PM
As noted, next Tuesday's TNA Impact Wrestling episode will air on a slight tape delay from the Impact Zone in Orlando on POP TV. TNA President Dixie Carter announced the following main events:
* Ethan Carter III vs. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Matt Hardy
* Jeff Hardy vs. Eric Young
I can see Hardy winning the strap and can see EC3 losing due to Lashley.
Hardy already has the strap...
Quote from: Fnord on March 09, 2016, 07:39:04 PM
Hardy already has the strap...
/fnacepalm the OTHER Hardy...
Hardy vs Hardy.... Haven't seen that storyline before....
How long until Dixie's son shows up to take over?
Oh, I didn't read that EY was defending. My bad.
Quote from: Gravedigger on March 09, 2016, 09:53:37 PM
Hardy vs Hardy.... Haven't seen that storyline before....
How long until Dixie's son shows up to take over?
You should give impact another go. It's really made great strides
I want to, but Pop in my area is a split screen during Impact with the tv listings continuing....
I know I could find it other places, but I'm skipping it now out of the principle of them offering me a shitty broadcast. Soon enough I'll start watching, but for now they've pissed me off...
Quote from: Gravedigger on March 09, 2016, 11:26:32 PM
I want to, but Pop in my area is a split screen during Impact with the tv listings continuing....
I know I could find it other places, but I'm skipping it now out of the principle of them offering me a shitty broadcast. Soon enough I'll start watching, but for now they've pissed me off...
That is so lame. Impact doesn't air in Aus so I watch purely on my pc. TNA should start a premium service offering a HD version of impact per week for X per week for people without access/adds.
I know I can watch online, but I'm not because of the principle of offering a shitty tv broadcast, and it's not offered in HD.
My crusade will end, probably fairly soon, though.
- Former WWE NXT Superstars Sylvester Lefort and Marcus Louis, who were released last month, are backstage for tonight's TNA Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando. No word yet if they will be wrestling.
Spoilers from Thursday night's taping of TNA One Night Only Knockouts PPV, and a couple matches for Xplosion:
[spoiler]
3/17 TNA One Night Only Knockouts PPV taping:
* Maria and Mike Bennett opened the show cutting a promo about the Queen of the Knockouts 2016 providing an opportunity to eight "aspiring Knockouts" to eight current Knockouts on the roster. Each winner advances to a battle royal.
* The eight aspiring Knockouts were Allysin Kay, Shelly Martinez, Deonna Purazzo, Leva Bates, Barbie Hayden, Cherry Bomb, Veda Scott and Jayme Jameson.
* Allysin Kay def. Gail Kim via countout.
* Rebel def. Shelly Martinez.
* Laura Dennis def. Velvet Sky.
* Jade def. Leva Bates.
* Rosemary def. Veda Scott.
* Barbie Hayden def. Raquel.
* Marti Belle def. Jayme Jameson.
* Madison Rayne def. Deonna Purazzo.
* Maria & Mike Bennett def. Gail Kim & DJ Z.
* Jade eliminated Madison Rayne to win the battle royal to become Queen of the Knockouts.
* Xplosion: Rockstar Spud def. Robbie E.
* Jessie Godderz def. Crazzy Steve.
[/spoiler]
I highlighted in bold a couple names that were interesting to see pop up given their involvement with other promotions.
Below are matches taped for tonight's Impact:
* Eddie Edwards vs. Crazzy Steve in a Street Fight
* TNA Tag Team Champions Beer Money issue open challenge to former champions
* Maria Kanellis vs. TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim
* Matt Hardy, Tyrus and Rockstar Spud vs. Ethan Carter III in a Gauntlet Match
* TNA World Heavyweight Champion Drew Galloway opens the show
- It was noted on Wrestling Observer Radio by Dave Meltzer that there was really bad morale at last week's TNA Impact tapings in Orlando. There's a feeling among some that the company is going nowhere.
TNA Wrestling issued a press release today announcing that they'd signed Jesse Guilmette (Pepper Parks), Laura Dennis (Cherry Bomb), Marshe Rockett (Mr. M80) Thomas LaRuffa and Mikael Viege (Sylvester LeFort and Marcus Louis). You can see the press release below.
"IMPACT WRESTLING is proud to announce the signing of five fresh and new members to our active roster effective immediately. Jesse Guilmette, Laura Dennis, Marshe Rockett, Thomas LaRuffa and Mikael Vierge all signed their contracts with IMPACT WRESTLING earlier this month.
Jesse Guilmette and Laura Dennis are best known on the independent wrestling scene as Pepper Parks and Cherry Bomb. This real-life married duo caught the eye of IMPACT WRESTLING officials, and on a very emotional day for both Jesse and Laura, they signed their contracts together and look forward to entertaining the IMPACT WRESTLING fans very soon.
Marshe Rockett was born in Normal, Illinois and has earned the nickname "Mr. M80" for his explosive offensive ability. Marshe impressed IMPACT WRESTLING officials at a recent tryout and was signed immediately. Marshe is someone who can make a quick impression on the IMPACT WRESTLING roster.
Thomas LaRuffa and Mikael Vierge, both born in France, have been competing all over the world for the past several years. Tom and Mikael want to be considered the benchmark for tag teams in IMPACT WRESTLING and their desire to be the best has set them apart from their peers. Following the career path of both Eli Drake and Bram, Tom and Mikael have extensive training inside the wrestling ring and look to bring their knowledge to IMPACT WRESTLING.
We welcome all five of these amazing athletes as the newest members of the TNA IMPACT WRESTLING roster and look forward to seeing them in action on IMPACT WRESTLING in the near future."
Angelina Love appears to be gone from TNA.
The 34-year-old, who gave birth to a baby boy on Mar. 17, revealed Saturday that her contract with the promotion expired while she was pregnant and is now a free agent. She does, however, plan on returning to the ring in June.
Love last wrestled in June, with her last appearance on Impact Wrestling taking place on Sept. 9. She was attacked backstage by members of The Dollhouse, who broken her arm in the storyline.
Love previously left the organization in 2012 and 2009. She has held the Knockouts Championship a record six times.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
TNA has been in talks with potential partners as they look for a new investor. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio today that talks with one party are said to be relatively serious.
However, the other party buying in wants a majority interest and Dixie Carter does not want to sell a majority of the company. Meltzer noted that the potential partners are looking for something around 55% of the company.
No word yet on where these talks will go or who the potential partner is but talks are happening.
....brother
Hogan DID just win millions and wants to try and stick it to Vince... lol
TNA announced the following today:
QuoteComprehensive Global Content Partnership
Toronto – Fight Network, the world's premier 24/7 multi-platform channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, and TNA Entertainment announced today they have entered into a comprehensive content partnership to seize a global digital audience for fight-based content.
Fight Network's over-the-top (OTT) app available on digital platforms will become the global home for TNA Wrestling content starting in the second quarter of this year. Fight Network and TNA Wrestling will collaborate to produce digital content and will also partner on cross-promotion and joint sales efforts in global markets, as well as in the U.S. and Canada.
Fight Network's OTT app is available on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Verizon Go90, Layer 3 and KlowdTV.
Fight Network is currently the home of TNA Wrestling programming in Canada, including its two hour flagship weekly program IMPACT WRESTLING, TNA Wrestling's Greatest Matches and TNA Xplosion. Fight Network will now also air select TNA Wrestling archive programming on its linear channels in select U.S. markets and in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East where Fight Network currently broadcasts.
"As a TNA Wrestling broadcast partner, we see the quality of the content, the viewer reaction and the potential to bring great programming to the world," said Leonard Asper, CEO of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. "Our global OTT service now available on several platforms will be immeasurably strengthened by this partnership and we see this as just the first step in building global fight themed destination channel together."
"Our enhanced partnership with Fight Network to deliver new and archived content through linear and over-the-top platforms, as well as to bring TNA programming to new and emerging markets around the world, is a significant step in the execution of TNA's strategic plan," said TNA president Dixie Carter. "Fans are hungry for easily accessible content they can view on demand, and come this summer, the action of TNA IMPACT WRESTLING will be more available than ever."
For more information about the Fight Network OTT, visit fightnetwork.com.
TNA received a cease & desist letter last month from Ohio indie wrestler Justin Carnes, who wrestled under the name Krimson (an evil clown) and has actually worked for TNA as an enhancement talent, in regards to the Crazzy Steve character and The Decay stable, according to PWInsider. Carnes has also worked under the name Conrad Kennedy III.
Carnes claims that elements of Steve's performance have been lifted from his work as Krimson, including Steve's mannerisms, costumes, face paint and the red mist. Carnes also says he created a stable called "Dead Wrestler's Society" in 2010 and Steve ripped that idea off in TNA.
The cease & desist asks TNA to stop all usage of the copyrights Carnes claims to own, and asks that the company acknowledge in writing that they will comply by April 6th, which was Wednesday. It also noted that Carnes may pursue legal action if TNA doesn't comply.
No word yet on what TNA plans to do but their legal team has the letter. Steve has been with the company since 2014 and is the current TNA Tag Team Champion with Abyss.
I'm curious to see if Carnes actually has a good case for this. It's one thing to say "Oh yeah, these guys are totally ripping off my stuff," but it's another entirely to have actual proof. As it is, I don't know if copyright infringement is actually being committed here...even if it is TNA, lol.
IMPACT WRESTLING and Velvet Sky Part
IMPACT WRESTLING today announced a mutual decision with TNA Knockouts veteran Velvet Sky to not renew her agreement.
Sky's final in-ring appearance with TNA occurred in Orlando earlier today and will broadcast on an upcoming episode of IMPACT WRESTLING seen Tuesday nights at 9/8c on Pop.
"This has been my home for 10 years and, no matter what happens in my future, I will never forget where I've come from or the people who have helped me get where I am," said Sky. "Thank you to everyone at TNA – from talent to production to crew -who has helped me do what I love."
You think she would pop up on NXT , always thought Sky had decent skills in the ring , she sure could work the mic well.
Quote from: Black Death on April 29, 2016, 12:27:38 AM
You think she would pop up on NXT , always thought Sky had decent skills in the ring , she sure could work the mic well.
Helps her boy toy, Bubba Ray, is in WWE too.
Quote from: Jon on April 29, 2016, 07:03:40 AM
Helps her boy toy, Bubba Ray, is in WWE too.
there you go... win-win for everyone
Former TNA X-Division and Tag Team Champion Robbie E announced that he's re-signed with the company in a tweet released this afternoon. TNA also announced the re-signing on their account.
In addition to announcing the re-signing of former X-Division Champion Robbie E, TNA also announced two new signings this afternoon, in that of Caleb Konley and Sienna.
Sienna is better known as Allysin Kay, who has been working tapings for the company and has developed a reputation after working the independent circuit. Konley has spent time in Ring of Honor an EVOLVE, as well as making appearances for PWG and OMEGA.
- TNA announced today that current Tag Team Champion Crazzy Steve has re-signed with the company.
Dixie Carter announced today that Jessie Godderz has re-signed with the company. He joins Robbie E, Crazzy Steve, Sienna (Allysin Kay) and Caleb Konley as recent signings.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
TNA officials are trying to re-structure contracts for all or most of their key talents, so the company will control all of their bookings. This could be related to the expected sale of the company with the idea of having everyone under exclusive deals gives them more asset value.
TNA has also started offering significant money deals to wrestling stars who are not with the company, something they were doing several months back.
Regarding negotiations for the sale of the company, officials are being very quiet. Apparently some talents have asked questions as to why the deals are possibly being restructured but nobody is really giving answers and no one is being told the status of the sale.
For what it's worth, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter adds that at least one person was told when everything the sale or pursuit of a new investor is all said and done, Dixie Carter and John Gaburick will still be in control.
Anyone who puts money into TNA and lets Dixie keep control deserves up lose their money...
TNA President Dixie Carter announced today that the company has re-signed Eli Drake to a new deal. He joins Crazzy Steve, Jessie Godderz, Robbie E, Allysin Kay (Sienna) and Caleb Konley as recent signings.
Wtf was this dog shit of a show? The final deletion?
The Final Deletion was the greatest thing EVER! 8)
Quote from: ¿PapaPancho? on July 06, 2016, 03:17:19 PM
Wtf was this dog shit of a show? The final deletion?
Somebody is clearly a fan of Brother Nero. ::)
In all seriousness though, that was one of the best, worst things ever. It was so over the top and ridiculous and cheesy and stupid, and I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. That said, I watched it online and it didn't raise my desire to watch a TNA show, in any way, shape, or form. If anything, it just assured me that their downfall is imminent. The people in charge over there either just don't give a shit anymore, are on some seriously powerful drugs, or both are true.
Quote from: ¿PapaPancho? on July 06, 2016, 03:17:19 PM
Wtf was this dog shit of a show? The final deletion?
More like The Final Secretion....
(http://i67.tinypic.com/1qh34k.jpg)
I loved The Final Deletion. That was EPIC! 8)
it guys who are like..."fuck it , lets have some fun with this shit . does not have to make any sense since it wrestling"
got to admire them little for that , does not mean I like it. but I give them props for trying.
They actually got me to watch TNA and I haven't watched that in over four years lol.
truth of the matter is nothing they do is going to get me to watch them again. hate to say that , but it the honest truth , I only watch this because I wanted to see what the buzz was , other than that. It dead to me.
I actually want to watch it. Sounds like trainwreck TV at it's finest!
Here ya go, DQ. THE FINAL DELETION! 8)
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiktBcRHABU#)
[spoiler]So Lashley is a dual champ after beating Eddie Edwards for X title. Eddie's won and lost title twice each in a month....
Definitely a LOLTNA...[/spoiler]
Ho... Lee... Shiz!
That... was amazing!
I am actually very glad I watched that, my face actually hurts from smiling, I don't think I stopped smiling all the way through!
I should point and laugh and make fun of TNA for it, but I actually.... enjoyed it! (in fairness I do enjoy an occasional B Movie low budget horror type thing)
Thanks for putting that up James!
This is why I'm not a TNA fan. This year the Bound for Glory series is a tournament? An eight man tournament? lol Lame.
I read somewhere that Jeff has worked a few indie shows recently absolutely off his nut on something.
Quote from: Fnord on July 23, 2016, 08:37:07 PM
This is why I'm not a TNA fan. This year the Bound for Glory series is a tournament? An eight man tournament? lol Lame.
The BFG series has been the most convoluted, nonsensical clusterfuck in wrestling the last few years...
Quote from: Rob on July 24, 2016, 06:42:41 PM
I read somewhere that Jeff has worked a few indie shows recently absolutely off his nut on something.
That's what happens to a man when he's deleted....
Quote from: Rob on July 24, 2016, 06:42:41 PM
I read somewhere that Jeff has worked a few indie shows recently absolutely off his nut on something.
Well, he did it for a PPV main event, so indie shows are no biggie...
even better, one of these indie events was at the Gathering of the Juggalos.
Quote from: Mike Powers on July 24, 2016, 08:44:42 PM
That's what happens to a man when he's deleted....
That's the only reason I even turn on TNA at this point, the insanity that Matt Hardy is doing right now.
Sandow to impact. Debuting tomorrow.
Sandow and Eli Drake would make a great tag team.
Quote from: Rob on August 11, 2016, 09:14:45 AM
Sandow and Eli Drake would make a great tag team.
Definitely. Both are great heels.
[spoiler]And Lashley has every men's singles title in TNA.....[/spoiler]
Quote from: Gravedigger on August 11, 2016, 10:36:47 PM
[spoiler]And Lashley has every men's singles title in TNA.....[/spoiler]
[spoiler]and its been fantastic. He had a great title match when he beat Galloway. He elevated the X title and Edwards after putting on a fantastic match and he just had James Storms best match in years. [/spoiler]
It hasn't been fantastic at all. Why have 1 guy hold all belts? Is he going to win the Tag belts next?
Quote from: Fnord on August 13, 2016, 03:26:01 PM
It hasn't been fantastic at all. Why have 1 guy hold all belts? Is he going to win the Tag belts next?
Because he's the most legitimate guy in TNA. If he wants a title, good luck stopping him.
Same would have been with Lesnar. If he wanted to, he could have held all the titles because who will stop him.
The company that gave us The Final Deletion is concerned with legitimacy?
it makes no sense ... they want to gain viewers back
don't see hold one guy holding all the titles will accomplish that.
it kind of diminish them in my eyes
It creates a scenario where you've painted yourself into a corner. WWE is in that place with Lesnar right now. When you build someone up to be THAT dominant, where do you go from there? Someone has to get the rub from beating him, but at the same time you just spent a LOT of time saying that this 1 guy transcends your entire roster in terms of ability....so when someone does get a win, the crowd may not buy it.
Tricky situation. Honestly, I don't expect either company to figure out how to resolve it correctly.
The E can get out of that because they actually have few guys who could beat lesner and people would not shit on it if that happen . Nakmura being one that comes to mind
I don't see where this is going with Lashley , yeah he got all the belt ... now what?
You overestimate the casual WWE fan. NXT diehard fans, and IWC message boards are one thing. But in front of the masses on Raw/SD, a large percentage of people have never seen a Nakamura match. Hell, the 10 yr old crowd that the main roster caters to has never even heard of him.
Don't worry the WWE has Izzy, shes at like EVERY NXT show, she'll spread the word around to all the ten year olds.
Quote from: Mike Powers on August 13, 2016, 10:26:35 PM
You overestimate the casual WWE fan. NXT diehard fans, and IWC message boards are one thing. But in front of the masses on Raw/SD, a large percentage of people have never seen a Nakamura match. Hell, the 10 yr old crowd that the main roster caters to has never even heard of him.
it would need a proper build up... use of legit history they had with each in japan. if nothing else it would to be sold and sold well.
Quote from: Mike Powers on August 13, 2016, 09:38:52 PM
It creates a scenario where you've painted yourself into a corner. WWE is in that place with Lesnar right now. When you build someone up to be THAT dominant, where do you go from there? Someone has to get the rub from beating him, but at the same time you just spent a LOT of time saying that this 1 guy transcends your entire roster in terms of ability....so when someone does get a win, the crowd may not buy it.
Tricky situation. Honestly, I don't expect either company to figure out how to resolve it correctly.
Won't be surprised if Randy beats him next weekend...
I'll just leave this here.....
http://411mania.com/wrestling/major-tna-spoiler-from-tonights-tapings/ (http://411mania.com/wrestling/major-tna-spoiler-from-tonights-tapings/)
(http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/554/facepalm.jpg)
:o
http://411mania.com/movies/spoilers-for-next-two-impact-episodes-one-night-only/ (http://411mania.com/movies/spoilers-for-next-two-impact-episodes-one-night-only/)
http://411mania.com/movies/impact-taping-spoilers-for-august-25th-and-september-1st/ (http://411mania.com/movies/impact-taping-spoilers-for-august-25th-and-september-1st/)
Words. I have none.
Quote from: Jack on August 14, 2016, 09:24:37 PM
What are the odds that the tournament ends with judges making a call that is either in dispute/tied/some other form of shenanigans?
80/20
I remember reading the last batch of spoilers and feeling concerned. Safe to say the product was a lot more enjoyable than I'd have guessed. Might be worth watching before shitting on the product.
I can't comment on the last post of spoilers because it keeps saying Page Not Found when I click.
But as for the timed round tournament, British wrestling thrived for DECADES with timed rounds. Usually best of two falls, there were never any points awarded, but the timed round thing does not sound bad at all to me.
This is a case of "it's TNA LOLZ" (which they have brought upon themselves due to their history of stupidity) whereas if ROH tried this, it would be considered innovative.
I'm just perplexed at "give Lashley all titles" and then he just drops them. lol
Quote from: Fnord on August 15, 2016, 08:52:42 AM
I'm just perplexed at "give Lashley all titles" and then he just drops them. lol
I agree for the most part, but the smartest thing TNA has done is got rid of that stupid KOTM belt. This was probably the only way short of retiring the belt for as 14th (lol) time they could have storyline wrote it off. I agree RE the X-Div thing though. That would have been a perfect way of elevating and X-Div star (a better version of Jay Lethal vs. Kurt Angle). They took a bad road imo and they're back to multi man spot fests.
Exactly my issue. They took the Lesnar road with Lashley, gave him their titles.....and he buried them. The X Division belt, which was the backbone of the company for years....and he acts like it doesn't matter. How are we supposed to care about the new X Champ, or this new belt when TNA just got done telling us that they don't matter?
They didn't even try to put someone and the title over. Weak shit.
I agree with powers .
Also they are making things to complication , rounds , points and judges
KISS
Keep It Simple Stupid
The X-divison title was murdered shortly after Bischoff and company came in. Shortly after they made all X-divison matches triple threat matches and then had that X-camera on the ref during those matches.
Lashley was just the guy at the scene.
I like this from TNA, using Lashley as the reset for the company. Much like comics will use a major event (Marvel using Reed Richards to end the Ultimate universe for example). If I have Pop, I'm gonna have to check it out
Quote from: Mike Powers on August 15, 2016, 01:34:29 PM
Exactly my issue. They took the Lesnar road with Lashley, gave him their titles.....and he buried them. The X Division belt, which was the backbone of the company for years....and he acts like it doesn't matter. How are we supposed to care about the new X Champ, or this new belt when TNA just got done telling us that they don't matter?
They didn't even try to put someone and the title over. Weak shit.
Definitely agree re the X title mate. Edwards definitely got over from his work vs Lashley and the X Div title gained from their short feud and so did Zema in their ladder match/promo, but they Definitely could have done more.. Thankfully other than that the product has been very entertaining this year.
Rejoice Franchise! 8) ;D
EXCLUSIVE: FINAL DELETION II IS COMING
By Mike Johnson on 2016-08-26 17:27:00
TNA is going back to the well.
PWInsider.com can confirm that TNA recently filmed a large amount of material on Matt Hardy's compound in Cameron, North Carolina over the last several days. The material will be featured in upcoming episodes of Impact Wrestling, all building to what has been described as me as Final Deletion II, featuring the Broken Hardys facing Decay, Abyss and Crazzy Steve. The match itself will be titled "Delete or Decay."
I was told that there was some insane material filmed and that TNA bumped up the budget from the last Final Deletion match, which featured Matt Hardy "deleting" Jeff Hardy on an episode of Impact Wrestling that received positive reviews for it's unique presentation and tongue-in-cheek campiness. The episode garnered 410,000 viewers, the highest audience for an initial broadcast of Impact Wrestling since the series debuted on Pop TV earlier this year.
I am seriously going to watch this :)
How long before Cody shows up?
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I remember reading something about him have agreements that will allow him to work ROH and TNA shows, but that may have been a rumor....
Quote from: Gravedigger on September 19, 2016, 04:32:29 PM
I remember reading something about him have agreements that will allow him to work ROH and TNA shows, but that may have been a rumor....
Isn't he publicly saying he's booked for a ROH December show? Final Battle?
I believe you are correct.
I'll just leave this here...
http://411mania.com/wrestling/new-details-on-cody-rhodes-future-in-tna-roh-what-theyre-planning-for-him-wwes-rights-to-rhodes-name-more/ (http://411mania.com/wrestling/new-details-on-cody-rhodes-future-in-tna-roh-what-theyre-planning-for-him-wwes-rights-to-rhodes-name-more/)
TNA Running Out Of Time To Make A Deal, WWE Back In Play On A Potential TNA Sale
Source: F4WOnline
We noted before that WWE has had interest in purchasing the TNA, mainly for the tape library, and that a real offer did exist but it was described as an option if no other parties purchase the company. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio today that WWE is back in the picture in regards to the sale. Dixie Carter is able to sell to whoever she wants to and apparently things have become very complicated.
TNA is running out of time and at last word, there was still no deal for Billy Corgan to purchase the company. Corgan needs to make a deal to fund this Sunday's Bound For Glory pay-per-view and next week's TV tapings. When Corgan talked to ESPN this week, he still talked like a deal could be weeks away but Meltzer noted that a deal needs to be made before Friday as it's the last business day before Sunday's pay-per-view.
While WWE would mainly want the TNA tape library, they would likely keep a few wrestlers but the company would be done.
Just watching Impact, man Eli Drake is gold. He is a great talker and someone TNA can really build on. Glad he's moving into the upper mid card.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on October 22, 2016, 05:32:10 AM
Just watching Impact, man Eli Drake is gold. He is a great talker and someone TNA can really build on. Glad he's moving into the upper mid card.
You mean WWE can build on when TNA implodes?
And that isn't what's been happening the last 3 months?
Quote from: Jack on October 22, 2016, 03:13:14 PM
People have been saying that for about 7 years now....
If you think Dixie can work her way out of their current financial situation and run a viable company then you're delusional. Daddy's clearly not dumping money into it anymore, and she clearly can't run a company that isn't in the red....
Quote from: Gravedigger on October 22, 2016, 02:15:48 PM
You mean WWE can build on when TNA implodes?
Lol coooold blooodedd
Sigh
I agree it's cliche at this point, but the financial situation is at its worst at this point. I want them to thrive so WWE has a company to push them, but TNA just doesn't have it on them.
You know their audience has steadily declined during that whole time, and now they owe millions to creditors and in back taxes.... Were calls of their demise premature at times? Yes, no doubt. But you can't look at their current situation and say things are ok...
Maybe, but why say anything at all? If it happens, it happens. It just seems unnecessary to have LOLTNA type posts every time somebody who actually cares about the product posts any news about it.
Because I did care. It was my favorite promotion from about 2005-09. But things went downhill. Did they die yet? No, but that doesn't mean things are sunshine and rainbows. I want to see that 05-09 promotion again. TNA, at this point, is a shell of its former self, even if they survive. That doesn't mean there aren't bright spots. But it's not close to what it once was...
"Its not as good as it used to be"
I thibk most fans agree, but does that mean it isn't good at the moment? No. Oquit living in the past man. Lol
"That doesn't mean there aren't bright spots."
Pretty sure I just says there's good to the current product...
Quote from: Gravedigger on October 23, 2016, 11:07:33 PM
"That doesn't mean there aren't bright spots."
Pretty sure I just says there's good to the current product...
It's the equivalent of saying "you're an ugly ass hole who smells like poo and doesn't work hard and you call in sick. 3 or 4 years ago I thought you were cool and there are still times when you make me laugh, but yeah"
In all seriousness, people enjoy shitting on the program more than they do actually watching it because it's the easy/smarky thing to do. It's been like this on this forum for a while which is cool, to each their own. It would be nice to occasionally discuss the product with those who watch it rather than the #loltna brigade.
I'm not shitting on the program. I never said it was bad, just not as good as it used to be. That doesn't make it bad. I'm shitting on management and their ineptitude...
TNA main issue never really been product , quite frankly there where times where they have some of the best in ring matches and great talent roster. Than there have been times where they product was crap and hard , very hard to watch. Real issue with TNA has been the mismanagement of the business side of things for them. The hiring of Russo , The hiring of Hogan and Bisseoff , they need to try to do the same thing wwe was doing, rehash something we already seen , The awful attempt at trying to re-create the Monday night wars, the mistreatment of talent , the awful waste of money. The jumping of Networks ... I mean I can go on and on.
TNA has been leaking for a long time , there like a cockroach in some ways, you step on them , you think there dead, you go get a tissue and some how the damn thing is alive . some how they same to stay afloat when they have no business doing that. But it same like there luck is going to run out sooner than later. Again at the moment has nothing to do with product. The people running it does not have a clue how to run a business right.
I doubt someone like Cody Rhodes would have left WWE to join TNA if there was a risk of imminent failure. He has options. WWE would bring him back in a heartbeat.
Quote from: T-Bonizzle on October 24, 2016, 04:28:13 PM
I doubt someone like Cody Rhodes would have left WWE to join TNA if there was a risk of imminent failure. He has options. WWE would bring him back in a heartbeat.
Agreed. The fact is even if Dixie goes there's at least two buyers wanting to continue the product so it would take a lot to bury the fed. It wouldn't surprise me if they change the name one day but that's about it. Speaking of Cody he does have star power that's for sure. The impact zone crowds can be crap but they react so well for him.
Cody is on a short term, non-exclusive deal.
Cody left the wwe by choice? I did not realize that!
Quote from: Drama Queen on October 24, 2016, 06:48:28 PM
Cody left the wwe by choice? I did not realize that!
yeah , he did not like what the creative was doing with Stardust , he made suggestion , they rejected them , He wanted to go back to being Cody and stop playing Stardust. They were like no , he was like cool , I am out ... Maybe little more to it , but that about it in a nutshell
Quote from: T-Bonizzle on October 24, 2016, 04:28:13 PM
I doubt someone like Cody Rhodes would have left WWE to join TNA if there was a risk of imminent failure. He has options. WWE would bring him back in a heartbeat.
He didn't leave WWE to join TNA though. He left WWE, and then happened to join TNA. It's not he decided to jump ship. he got a good offer from them and took it.
He didn't choose them over ROH. He's going to work there as well.
I doubt Cody is desperate for the pay out. They seem to be a lot more shrewd with their money nowadays.
Quote from: Jack on October 25, 2016, 12:29:26 PM
You could rephrase that and say "After leaving WWE, he CHOSE TNA over all the Japanese promotions, Lucha Underground, ROH, etc. He CHOSE to go to TNA over every other option out there."
Instead of 'happened to join'
Except for the fact that he's working for ROH as well, Lucha Underground hasn't begun filming their next season yet, and a lot of the Japanese promotions take breaks during this time of year. His contract with TNA is short term and non exclusive, and they reached out to him, not the other way around.
I don't think anyone is saying TNA is Cody's only option.
Glad he's there though. Even if it's short term, TNA is a place more willing to expose his highest potential like they did with Christian
Quote from: Jack on October 25, 2016, 04:58:37 PM
He may be able to work other dates, but again, no one held a gun to his head to work at TNA. He CHOSE to work there. Even if it's short term, he chose to. The fact that he's also working with ROH shows that he REALLY didn't NEED to work at TNA and chose to. It's not like this was his only option.
You're trying to use him working there as some kind of excuse for them though. Like he went there because they're this amazing upcoming company that is about to take the World by storm. There's a reason why he signed a non exclusive short term deal. They obviously have some talent that he wants to work with, but he doesn't want to be anchored down to what is certainly a sinking ship.
He chose TNA/ROH because he's not Stardust, not because of the companies. Let's be real. If Vince or HHH call him tomorrow and want him back as Cody then he's on the red eye tonight....
Quote from: Gravedigger on October 25, 2016, 07:17:39 PM
He chose TNA/ROH because he's not Stardust, not because of the companies. Let's be real. If Vince or HHH call him tomorrow and want him back as Cody then he's on the red eye tonight....
Exactly. If TNA would have wanted him to do the whole face paint, bodysuit, acting weird, talking about the stars bullshit, he would have told them to fuck off. He left WWE because creative didn't give a shit about him, and he was forced to keep doing the Stardust stuff even though it had clearly run it's course. He left, worked for multiple indy companies, did a guest spot on Arrow, and then joined TNA.
Quote from: Black Death on October 24, 2016, 03:45:12 PM
TNA main issue never really been product , quite frankly there where times where they have some of the best in ring matches and great talent roster. Than there have been times where they product was crap and hard , very hard to watch. Real issue with TNA has been the mismanagement of the business side of things for them. The hiring of Russo , The hiring of Hogan and Bisseoff , they need to try to do the same thing wwe was doing, rehash something we already seen , The awful attempt at trying to re-create the Monday night wars, the mistreatment of talent , the awful waste of money. The jumping of Networks ... I mean I can go on and on.
TNA has been leaking for a long time , there like a cockroach in some ways, you step on them , you think there dead, you go get a tissue and some how the damn thing is alive . some how they same to stay afloat when they have no business doing that. But it same like there luck is going to run out sooner than later. Again at the moment has nothing to do with product. The people running it does not have a clue how to run a business right.
Not just that, it seems at least according to court filings that Dixie and co have engaged in some very shady business practices which is biting them in the ass now.like withholding taxes out of wages but not actually paying the taxes, working investors with false promises to keep money coming in, making false promises in TV deal negotiations, etc. It's a mess.
Quote from: Chris Stern on October 29, 2016, 07:03:59 PM
Not just that, it seems at least according to court filings that Dixie and co have engaged in some very shady business practices which is biting them in the ass now.like withholding taxes out of wages but not actually paying the taxes, working investors with false promises to keep money coming in, making false promises in TV deal negotiations, etc. It's a mess.
Even the deals with Corgan regarding his investments sounded very dodgy and the start of the court case was essentially because Corgan called them on their bs.
Another nail in the coffin - from Wrestling Observer:
TNA was dealt a fairly significant blow on Tuesday morning as the company's television partner in the United Kingdom, Challenge TV, announced that they would no longer be carrying Impact Wrestling starting in the beginning of next year.
Challenge's statement: "We know that many TNA fans will be disappointed to hear this, but we wanted to let you all know that as of January 2017, Challenge will no longer be the home of TNA in the UK. TNA has been a huge and important part of Challenge's story over the years and we will treasure some great moments like the British Bootcamp and UK tours. We have been proud to bring UK viewers coverage of TNA and have huge respect for the company and its fans. TNA is packed with great talent and we know they will continue to do great things -- we wish them all the best."
Largely due to their TV deals, the UK has been one of the best markets globally for TNA. The promotion has regularly run tours of the UK in front of some of their best crowds of the year, but they haven't yet announced a tour for 2017.
TNA responded to the news on Tuesday with a statement of their own on the company's Facebook page. In the statement, TNA mentioned spoilers as a reason that they would no longer be airing on Challenge and said that they are looking forward to announcing a new opportunity soon that will allow them to air Impact closer to when the show is broadcast in the United States.
Of course, even the US broadcast of Impact airs on a delay as the company tapes the show in blocks.
TNA's statement is available below:
"We are proud to have had such a great relationship with Challenge, and appreciate how the channel brought Impact Wrestling to our avid viewers through the years. In today's world, spoilers are inevitable. We've heard from the amazing fans in the UK and know you do not want to wait 3-5 days to watch the program after it airs in the US."
"Our goal is to broadcast Impact Wrestling in the UK as close to the US premiere as possible. We look forward to announcing that opportunity soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we hope you continue to watch Impact Wrestling on Challenge, Sunday nights at 9pm, as well as Xplosion and pay-per-views and follow us on social media. Thank you."
TNA's pathetic attempt to spin this in their statement is hilarious. We don't want to be on Challenge anymore because the show airs a few days after it airs in the US and we don't want spoilers. Even though they tape MONTHS of TV in advance, spoilers of which are all over the place...
If they do get another TV deal over here, I can't see it paying anything near what Challenge did. Especially as the ratings in the UK have been dropping like a stone for months.
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on October 29, 2016, 07:19:14 PM
Even the deals with Corgan regarding his investments sounded very dodgy and the start of the court case was essentially because Corgan called them on their bs.
So I seen. It's insane how much shady shit was going on behind the scenes.
Quote from: Duckman on November 01, 2016, 12:01:53 PM
Another nail in the coffin - from Wrestling Observer:
TNA was dealt a fairly significant blow on Tuesday morning as the company's television partner in the United Kingdom, Challenge TV, announced that they would no longer be carrying Impact Wrestling starting in the beginning of next year.
Challenge's statement: "We know that many TNA fans will be disappointed to hear this, but we wanted to let you all know that as of January 2017, Challenge will no longer be the home of TNA in the UK. TNA has been a huge and important part of Challenge's story over the years and we will treasure some great moments like the British Bootcamp and UK tours. We have been proud to bring UK viewers coverage of TNA and have huge respect for the company and its fans. TNA is packed with great talent and we know they will continue to do great things -- we wish them all the best."
Largely due to their TV deals, the UK has been one of the best markets globally for TNA. The promotion has regularly run tours of the UK in front of some of their best crowds of the year, but they haven't yet announced a tour for 2017.
TNA responded to the news on Tuesday with a statement of their own on the company's Facebook page. In the statement, TNA mentioned spoilers as a reason that they would no longer be airing on Challenge and said that they are looking forward to announcing a new opportunity soon that will allow them to air Impact closer to when the show is broadcast in the United States.
Of course, even the US broadcast of Impact airs on a delay as the company tapes the show in blocks.
TNA's statement is available below:
"We are proud to have had such a great relationship with Challenge, and appreciate how the channel brought Impact Wrestling to our avid viewers through the years. In today's world, spoilers are inevitable. We've heard from the amazing fans in the UK and know you do not want to wait 3-5 days to watch the program after it airs in the US."
"Our goal is to broadcast Impact Wrestling in the UK as close to the US premiere as possible. We look forward to announcing that opportunity soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we hope you continue to watch Impact Wrestling on Challenge, Sunday nights at 9pm, as well as Xplosion and pay-per-views and follow us on social media. Thank you."
TNA's pathetic attempt to spin this in their statement is hilarious. We don't want to be on Challenge anymore because the show airs a few days after it airs in the US and we don't want spoilers. Even though they tape MONTHS of TV in advance, spoilers of which are all over the place...
If they do get another TV deal over here, I can't see it paying anything near what Challenge did. Especially as the ratings in the UK have been dropping like a stone for months.
TNA management are a disgrace. More and more industry professionals have been getting behind Corgan because Carter and Co are stupid beyond belief. I hope Corgan takes the 36% ownership which is available to him instead of getting paid out which is the current offer. I think he will as well as judging by his lawyers words Corgan will continue to push for ownership by legal efforts.
Cogan lose the lawsuit ... I will try to get the article up later
need to get that shit down on paper
Quote from: Black Death on November 01, 2016, 09:51:35 PM
Cogan lose the lawsuit ... I will try to get the article up later
need to get that shit down on paper
Word is he is going to challenge again
by Jessi Roti
Chicago Tribune
Billy Corgan, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman and tea house proprietor, lost his lawsuit against TNA Wrestling Monday.
Corgan, who was named president of the Nashville-based wrestling promotion last year, had also served as senior producer of creative and talent development since spring 2015.
In his suit, Corgan claimed he was to take over outgoing president Dixie Carter's voting rights should TNA became "fiscally insolvent." Corgan claimed he had given three loans to the company, meaning he'd nabbed Carter's 92.5 percent voting rights.
TNA Wrestling's attorney argued "lucrative offers" have been made for the company, run by Impact Ventures, effectively putting the company in the black and not in the red as Corgan argued.
The judge, Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle of Part III of the Chancery Court of Davidson County, rejected Corgan's claims to Carter's voting rights, but did expedite the ruling as to not effect the repayment of the loans which are due today.
Corgan sent out numerous tweets yesterday saying he's not disappointed by the ruling, but grateful the judge considered the case.
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Can't wait to watch tnd!!
I watched Total Nonstop Deletion earlier today. It was crazy and ridiculous, and a little bit stupid, but so much fun to watch.
Quote from: ChrisShields on December 17, 2016, 01:24:09 AM
I watched Total Nonstop Deletion earlier today. It was crazy and ridiculous, and a little bit stupid, but so much fun to watch.
I read that the possessed boat broke up a 3 count then got attacked 😂😂😂😂😂
Quote from: ChrisShields on December 17, 2016, 01:24:09 AM
I watched Total Nonstop Deletion earlier today. It was crazy and ridiculous, and a little bit stupid, but so much fun to watch.
Pretty much my thoughts exactly
Quote from: ! JDM The Professional ! on December 17, 2016, 02:05:57 AM
I read that the possessed boat broke up a 3 count then got attacked 😂😂😂😂😂
because it started it
Just watched this weeks impact. Rosemary is such a talent. She's so good at her character and is quite good in the ring. She's gonna go far.
Edwards vs. Lashley was brilliant. Edwards' best match as champ despite losing. Lashley is a great champ
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There will be several returns on tonight's episode of Impact Wrestling.
Former TNA World Heavyweight Champion Magnus will be appearing on tonight's episode. Magnus had left Impact Wrestling in July of 2015.
Matt Morgan, who has not wrestled full-time for three years, also returns on tonight's show. Morgan wrestled for TNA from 2007-2013, and did one shot for the company at Slammiversary in 2015, putting over Bram.
Former WWE star Chris Masters will also technically make debut as a member of the Impact Wrestling roster tonight. Masters wrestled a handful of matches in 2015 for TNA during the GFW invasion angle, however Masters was considered a GFW talent. Masters had also worked for TNA's "Ring Ka King" promotion in India in 2011.
Ring Kha King was cool, purely due to the fact it felt like 80s wrestling again and the crowd would react like crazy. I remember one scene where Scott Steiner went into the crowd and chased the audience and they all ran away. Brilliant shit.