TNA General Discussion

[Ghostface]

Does anyone watch TNA Imact? They're the only wrestling I watch because I think that WWE sucks so much right now. I love TNA because it's got that cult-like ECW (old school, not WWECW) feel to it. If old ECW and the attitude era of the WWF had a child, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling would be it! :D
I didn't mind Abyss talking last night on Impact! like I thought I would. I was afraid that they would ruin his character, like what happened with Kane but, I like the direction they went with it.

[Mutant Leprechaun]

I watch it, and I can understand why some people would like it but I find the product mediocre at best at the moment, the booking and the crowd bugs the shit out of me, at least ECW had some original chants all I get from TNA is "Holy Shit", "He's Hardcore!", "Boring", "You Suck" and everyones favourite "TNA TNA TNA TNA!".

[The Dark Vampire]

I haven't watched in about 8 months I keep thinking abut it but then hear about yet another Russo idea.

I think I'll watch again when they finally fire him

[Mutant Leprechaun]

I haven't watched in about 8 months I keep thinking abut it but then hear about yet another Russo idea.

I think I'll watch again when they finally fire him

The blame shouldn't really be on Russo for most of TNA's ideas, it's supposedly Dutch Mantell that's responsible for most of TNA's terrible booking and pointless skits. And in the end it's Jarrett that makes the final call.

[Toejam]

I start watching Impact nearly every Thursday night, but I rarely finish.

[The Dark Vampire]

BTW i should point out for the UK viewers that do watch please be careful with spoilers in other threads as the UK is about a week behind

[freako104]

Watch it when I can, I tend to prefer TNA to WWE since it has Samoa Joe, Angle, Rhyno,Abyss, Styles, Christan among others

[Ghostface]

Anyone ordering it? Unfortunatley I'm working :mad: but I'll catch the replay on Tuesday with some friends :). Here is the final card for tonight's Victory Road pay-per-view:

MATCH OF CHAMPIONS – EVERY TNA CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE LINE
TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle and X Division Champion Samoa Joe vs. TNA World Tag Team Champions Team 3D

CHALLENGE MATCH“Wildcat” Chris Harris vs. “The Instant Classic” Christian Cage

10 MAN ULTIMATE X MATCH
Featuring: “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal, “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels, Homicide, “The Guru” Sonjay Dutt, Kaz, Shark Boy, the return of “Prime Time” Elix Skipper, Puma and two more TNA X stars to be announced!

TAG TEAM SHOWDOWN
"The Icon" Sting and “The Monster” Abyss vs. “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles & Tomko

MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH
Eric Young & Gail Kim vs. Robert Roode & Ms. Brooks

OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL
Jerry Lynn & Mr. Backlund vs. Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley

“The War Machine” Rhino vs. “Cowboy” James Storm

[Special Killa B]

I'm predicting Angle and Joe take the Tag Titles

[Myers, Michael]

The wrestling on TNA is great. I just don't like how they're treating some of their original talent, like AJ Styles for example.

[Mutant Leprechaun]

TNA should have given the tag titles to someone else before this PPV, if Brother Ray or D-Von takes either title I will be shocked beyond belief! Not only because of the obsurdity of one of two midcard wrestlers winning TNA's top belt, but because the fans turn on them so easily! Watch the promo between Team 3D and The Steiner Brothers to know what I'm talking about there, it took about four seconds for the crowd to start the "3D Sucks!" chants.

And I would predict that Lynn and Backlund will do the job for Sabin and Shelley, but then again I predicted last month that TNA wouldn't let Backlund go over Shelley in the first place!

[Hellraiser 666]

Kurt Angle owns all.

"You need to stop worrying about world issues and worry about Kurt Angle!"

[Special Killa B]

Don't know if everyone knows about last nights matches so I'll put this in spoilers.

It will be interesting to see who Samoa Joe picks as his tag team title co-holder, I'm still thinking it will be Kurt Angle possibly a way for Joe to get closer to Angle's World Title.

[freako104]

I doubt it since they have a match for all the gold

[Mutant Leprechaun]

I cannot believe how much time the 'somebody stole Kurt Angle's clothes' angle got. Angle in nothing but a pair of speedos getting at least half of the air time? We are Wrestling indeed...

[Special Killa B]

So is that really Kurt Angle's wife and daughter on TNA or were those two really bad actresses? I've never seen what Kurt's wife looks like in real life that's why I was wondering

[The Dark Vampire]

I haven't sen her in TNA but this is Kurt's real wife (I've seen her photo in his book)


http://www.kehoe73.freeserve.co.uk/wifeangle281201.jpg

[Special Killa B]

That does kinda look like the woman that was on TNA.

Oh wait I just read on rajah.com that TNA indeed hired Kurt's real family for last nights episode of Impact!

[The Dark Vampire]

Well they were having major marriage problems becuase the time he spent away on the road and his refusal to take time off I guess after all these years she went with the old if you can't beat them join them way

[hack slash]

Dr. Nash rules:cool:

[Mutant Leprechaun]

Good impact tonight, it's still got a long way to go but it's taking steps in the right direction.

Although one thing I didn't like was Kurt yelling and acting heelish towards his wife and kid, I drew some disturbing parallels between this and certain recent events.

[The Dark Vampire]

You also have to think does the kid know daddy is only "playing" and is not really an asshole.

[Mutant Leprechaun]

You also have to think does the kid know daddy is only "playing" and is not really an asshole.I'm pretty sure the kid knew it was just acting, although I didn't really see the necessity of having the little girl in the promo at all since all of Angle's berating was targeted at Joe and his wife. The kids only real purpose in the promo was to give Angle a reason to rip on Joe's and his wife's weight.
ADDED:
Credit: http://www.ewrestlingnews.com

- Their are rumors around that TNA will begin random drug testing starting in September and that the TNA wrestlers will be notified of the new policy at the Hard Justice PPV to give them thirty days notice. Good move for TNA if they're gonna do this fairly, it's pretty much common knowledge that WWE is more forgiving of Main Eventers and big money draws then they are of guys on Chris Master's level.

- In other TNA rumors, the TNA X Division title may be phased out soon with the recent and rumored signings of heavyweights like Banderas, Matt Morgan, Andrew Martin and others. It's believed that Kurt Angle will defeat Samoa Joe at Hard Justice and go on to select a partner to carry the Tag Team titles with while the World title and the X Division title will be unified, getting rid of the X Division title.

What. The. Fuck. The X Division is the only thing that made TNA unique from every other indy and they're planning to scrap it?! If this is true then TNA might not live to see it's first drug test.

[Special Killa B]

How are they going to get rid of one of the greatest division's in wrestling history? The X Division has always been entertaing with all the crusierweights pulling out moves that you don't see in the WWE anymore because of Vince's stupid move banning rules.

And the X Division gave us one of the most unique and IMO awesome matches ever, The Ultimate X Match.

Getting rid of the X Division and the X Division Title may be a very bad move for TNA.

[Mutant Leprechaun]

I agree, I don't really like high spot matches, but the X Division is truly what separates TNA from WWE and without it TNA is only going to sink further.

[Kat]

I wish TNA would get a decent ladies division. Bring in some women that can actually wrestle.

[Special Killa B]

Yeah and when they do bring in good talent like Gail Kim for an example they made her Jeff Jarrett and America's Most Wanted's manager.

[Ghostface]

Yeah and when they do bring in good talent like Gail Kim for an example they made her Jeff Jarrett and America's Most Wanted's manager.

Did you not see Gail and Jackie's match from Lockdown 2007 or Gail and Traci's mix tag match from last month's Victory Road pay-per-views? Both matches were awesome. Don't forget Trinity. I know she hasn't been there for two years or so but she was awesome too.

I wish TNA would get a decent ladies division. Bring in some women that can actually wrestle.

Gail said on a recent TNA Today (at the end of July) that TNA is working on getting more female wrestlers so then can get a women's division/title. I think the reason you don't see as many women's matches on iMPACT! is because it's only an hour long show and they don't have more than two or three women's wrestlers right now. I'm sure when iMPACT! gets a two hour time slot in October we'll see more of the women.

[Special Killa B]

Did you not see Gail and Jackie's match from Lockdown 2007 or Gail and Traci's mix tag match from last month's Victory Road pay-per-views? Both matches were awesome. Don't forget Trinity. I know she hasn't been there for two years or so but she was awesome too.


No I haven't seen the new Lockdown yet, I usually wait for them to come out on DVD (It's cheaper :D) I'll have to check that one out.

[Ghostface]

Lockdown is on DVD now and I went back and watched that match. I had a craving to watch it again. Plus, I've been on a TNA kick lately, I just saw them at a house show this past weekend and met Gail :D I don't want to spoil it for you but the ending is awesome! A couple of my friends went to the show. They knew I was a big fan of Gail's and they said I would go crazy over the finish of her match!
On another note, Special Killa have you been watching TNA long?

[Special Killa B]

On another note, Special Killa have you been watching TNA long?

Yes I started watching TNA when they had their very first Victory Road PPV. Since then I've been buying alot of TNA Best of DVD's that show a few things that happened back before the first monthly PPV.

[Ghostface]

I've been watching TNA regulary since October of 2006. I watched their first show back in 2002 (when they were weekly pay-per-views).
Which Best Of DVDs feature a lot of the early stuff? Obviously the Top 50 moments DVD will but what other ones?

[Special Killa B]

I've been watching TNA regulary since October of 2006. I watched their first show back in 2002 (when they were weekly pay-per-views).
Which Best Of DVDs feature a lot of the early stuff? Obviously the Top 50 moments DVD will but what other ones?

Best of the NWA/TNA Title Matches is a whole DVD filled of matches from 2002 to 2003, they didn't even use the six sided ring yet in these matches.

Here's the match rundown on the DVD:
- The first ever "Gauntlet for the Gold" for the NWA/TNA World Title at their first weekly PPV 6/19/02
- "World Title Match" Ron "The Truth" Killings vs Jeff Jarrett 11/20/02
- "Tag Title Match" America's Most Wanted vs The New Church 1/8/03
- "Tag Title Match" America's Most Wanted vs Triple X 1/22/03
- "World Title Match" Jeff Jarrett vs A.J. Styles 2/19/03
- "Tag Title Match" Jerry Lynn & Amazing Red vs Triple X 4/16/03
- "World Title Match" Jeff Jarrett vs Raven 4/30/03
- "Tag Title Match" A.J. Styles & D-Lo Brown vs Triple X 5/14/03
- "World Title Match" Jeff Jarrett vs A.J. Styles 6/11/03
- "Tag Title Steel Cage Match" Triple X vs America's Most Wanted 6/25/03
- "World Title Match" A.J. Styles vs D-Lo Brown 7/23/03


The Best of A.J. Styles - Phenomenal Vol 1 is a great DVD as well. It shows alot of earlier X-Division matches that included A.J.

And if your a fan of hardcore wrestling then "Nevermore" The Best of Raven is a great DVD too. It shows alot of Raven's TNA hardcore matches.


Yeah I've been becoming an even bigger TNA fan just by watching the best of DVD's. I just picked up TNA's Best of the Tag Team's DVD yesterday. I've watched the first hour of it so far and it is pretty good. Team 3D vs Team Canada in a "Six Sides of Steel Flag Match" was pretty entertaining.

[Ghostface]

I'll have to check those out. I'd been meaning to pick up the best of AJ and Raven but I haven't done it yet. Where did you pick up the best of the NWA/TNA title matches DVD?

[Special Killa B]

I'll have to check those out. I'd been meaning to pick up the best of AJ and Raven but I haven't done it yet. Where did you pick up the best of the NWA/TNA title matches DVD?


Your best bet would be to order it at TNA's website because I haven't seen it in the stores in awhile. But check Best Buy or even used DVD stores like The Exchange you might find some copies there.

I've been trying to get The Best of the X Division Vol. 2 but I can't find it anywhere and it's even sold out on TNA's website too.

[freako104]

I've been meaning to get the best of Raven. And also Samoa Joe


Speaking of which, I do like this but wouldn't it be better to try to give him another rivalry? They already had Kurt and Joe as rivals

[Special Killa B]

TNA's Best of the Bloodiest Brawls is another awesome DVD. My favorite matches on the DVD are, Abyss vs Sabu in a "Barbed Wire Massacre Match" and America's Most Wanted vs Triple X in a "Six Sides of Steel Match" (The match when Elix Skipper walks the cage and does a hurracanrana off the cage)

[Ghostface]

America's Most Wanted vs Triple X in a "Six Sides of Steel Match" (The match when Elix Skipper walks the cage and does a hurracanrana off the cage)

Yeah, that match was awesome! It want to see some of their other matches because I've heard that they are amazing and one of the best feuds in TNA's history.


Speaking of which, I do like this but wouldn't it be better to try to give him another rivalry?

Who are you talking about, Joe? His feud with Angle is awesome and one of the reasons I started watching TNA.

I've been trying to get The Best of the X Division Vol. 2 but I can't find it anywhere and it's even sold out on TNA's website too.

I just picked up the Wal-Mart Twin Pack of the Best of the X Division Vol. 1 & 2. It was used at CD Tradepost (I think that they are a midwest chain). I watched the Best of Vol. 1 and I've started the Best of Vol. 2. I've just watched the beginning and it highlights the year long feud between Daniels, Styles and Joe for the X title. Pretty awesome so far.

Your best bet would be to order it at TNA's website because I haven't seen it in the stores in awhile. But check Best Buy or even used DVD stores like The Exchange you might find some copies there.

I checked Best Buy, TNA's website and amazon.com, none of them have the NWA/TNA titles DVD. Is The Exchange a used CD store or an online store?

[Autobotsdie]

To me TNA is just another white wash of WWE sine it has so many ex WWE wrestlers. Or better yet they are trying to recreate what WCW lost.

[Special Killa B]

I checked Best Buy, TNA's website and amazon.com, none of them have the NWA/TNA titles DVD. Is The Exchange a used CD store or an online store?

The Exchange is a used CD store, I'm not sure if the company is in every state or not

[FinalBeyond]

To me TNA is just another white wash of WWE sine it has so many ex WWE wrestlers. Or better yet they are trying to recreate what WCW lost.

Except it actually has good wrestling matches. :p

[Denzil]

The AJ and Raven DVD's are great. I've got the old version of the Best of Bloodiest Brawls (released in 2003):

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TNA-Best-of-the-Bloodiest-Brawls-2003-DVD-WWE-WCW_W0QQitemZ120149874850QQihZ002QQcategoryZ617QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This is it. Totally different from the 2006 version but still good.

[Special Killa B]

The AJ and Raven DVD's are great. I've got the old version of the Best of Bloodiest Brawls (released in 2003):

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TNA-Best-of-the-Bloodiest-Brawls-2003-DVD-WWE-WCW_W0QQitemZ120149874850QQihZ002QQcategoryZ617QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This is it. Totally different from the 2006 version but still good.

Have you gotten AJ's Best of Vol 2 yet Denzil?

The AJ & Daniels vs LAX in the "Ultimate X Match" is on that DVD it is a awesome match and has an awesome ending to it.

[Denzil]

Not yet, i need to get AJ's Vol 2 and the X-Division Vol 2.

Just remembered i have that NWA/TNA Title Matches dvd also.

[Mutant Leprechaun]

To me TNA is just another white wash of WWE sine it has so many ex WWE wrestlers.
That's a bit harsh, WWE wouldn't be here today if they never didn't take the wrestler's who were released from their former line of work. The Undertaker and Steve Austin both worked for WCW before being released and taken up by WWF.

[Special Killa B]

Yeah and Mick Foley had a better career with the WWE after he left WCW

[freako104]

Who are you talking about, Joe? His feud with Angle is awesome and one of the reasons I started watching TNA.




Yeah. They had great matches I will give them that. I feel though, that, they already did that rivalry when Angle first went to TNA. It went on a while. That is my only complaint is that it seems rehashed.


SpecialKilla: I too love that DVD, but I like the Raven/Shawn House of Fun match myself

[Denzil]

Yeah and Mick Foley had a better career with the WWE after he left WCW

Triple H too, the list goes on....

[The Dark Vampire]

Mike Johnson is reporting that Jerry Lynn, Brother Runt, Basham and Damaja have all been released from TNA

Alos TNA is in talks with Brock Lesner


I thought Lesner couldn't work any US based wrestling company

[Denzil]

I thought he was going to put all his effort into his MMA career, i'd be very disappointed if he signed for any wrestling company.

I was very excited after seeing him dominate in his first MMA fight, why go back into wrestling without fighting some of the big names of the UFC/Pride. If he got owned then i would understand his move back into wrestling.

[The Dark Vampire]

It seems Angle wants to bring him in.

Speaking of Angle I hear a lot of the wrestlers in TNA are pissed off that most of the TNA show angles (no pun intended) time and everything else are all based around Kurt they have even re-dubbed TNA as Total Nonstop Angle

[freako104]

I thought the Total Nonstop Angle was only for Angle's character? They do focus more on Joe and Angle but also on Christian Cage and Styles, Tomko and James Storm

[Mutant Leprechaun]

I thought the Total Nonstop Angle was only for Angle's character? They do focus more on Joe and Angle but also on Christian Cage and Styles, Tomko and James Storm Yeah but Angle gets the vast majority of the time, in fact Joe usually gets a short interview (in which he says that exact same thing he said the week before) and if he's lucky, a match with a minimum of two run ins and an unclean finish while Angle seems to be getting at least three segments to himself each iMPACT.

And it looks like Cage, Styles, Tomko and Storm all have to share the same the same four minutes these days.

[The Dark Vampire]

I thought the Total Nonstop Angle was only for Angle's character? They do focus more on Joe and Angle but also on Christian Cage and Styles, Tomko and James Storm

It's Russo don't forget who likes to use real life stuff as storylines while they are using it on screen it's rumored it's how the wrestlers really feel.

[The Dream Master]

Denzil posted this .gif over in the images section:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h189/finnishline/tenayfive0ck1wm3bc8.gif

I think it's hilarious, but what's the story behind this? I don't watch much TNA, but I have to know what made Tenay mark the fuck out like this.

[Denzil]

I like the fact that they missed completely. Not sure where that is from though.

Look what i found! The Kurt Angle Action Short:

http://www.ifilm.com/video/2884382/show/20271

My sig is featured in it, enjoy.

[Special Killa B]

Kurt Angle to should be a movie star. :D

[Denzil]

Denzil posted this .gif over in the images section:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h189/finnishline/tenayfive0ck1wm3bc8.gif

I think it's hilarious, but what's the story behind this? I don't watch much TNA, but I have to know what made Tenay mark the fuck out like this.

I believe this was their reaction to Scott Steiner Vs Samoa Joe being announced.

[The Dream Master]

See, I think the fact that they miss is funny, but Tenay's fist pump thing puts it over the top.

Thanks for the info, Denzil.

On a somewhat related note, I actually enjoy Tenay except for when he gets to excited. I always liked what he brought to the Nitro/Thunder announce teams.

[freako104]

It's Russo don't forget who likes to use real life stuff as storylines while they are using it on screen it's rumored it's how the wrestlers really feel.






Good point. I did forget he is still in TNA. I was thinking that because we see Joe, Christian and his coalition and Angle that it was all an angle, no truth to it though a good point was made we see more Angle than the others

[Special Killa B]

So who else saw the Karen Angle swerve coming on Samoa Joe? I was guessing that as the Angle/Joe match ending two weeks ago.

[Denzil]

See, I think the fact that they miss is funny, but Tenay's fist pump thing puts it over the top.

Thanks for the info, Denzil.

Found the actual video for it:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=724i6MXwnD0&mode=related&search=

Near the end around 1.34.

Another of my favourite Don West and Mike Tenay moments:

http://www.wrestlinggonewrong.com/video/tna_announcers_caught.html

[ChoKo]

TNA Wrestling's "TNA Mobile" text messaging service sent out a news alert last night. Below are the highlights:

- TNA will make a major announcement this Sunday at the No Surrender PPV. TNA actually does have a good track record of delivering when hyping up an "industry changing announcement". Past "major announcements" have been iMPACT! moving to SpikeTV as well as the signings of Christian and Kurt Angle.

- TNA is currently negotiating with a former world champion about bringing them into the company. With so many big names currently not under WWE contract, it's no surprise they are trying to sign another big name for when TNA iMPACT! expands to 2 hours next month.

Source: WrestleZone.com (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=191106307)

[ChoKo]

Rikishi is now in TNA wrestling under the name "Junior Fatu." He debuted at the iMPACT! Taping on Monday, taking on Christian Cage.

Source: Wrestlezone.com (http://www.wrestlezone.com)

[freako104]

I was hoping he would stick with WWE. I would like to see though what TNA will do with him

[Spade]

Found the actual video for it:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=724i6MXwnD0&mode=related&search=

Near the end around 1.34.

Another of my favourite Don West and Mike Tenay moments:

http://www.wrestlinggonewrong.com/video/tna_announcers_caught.html


That second video was great.

[freako104]

And it seems Rikishi is going to be in the ring next week and I think it is Oct4 but they are FINALLY going to a 2 hour time slot

[The Dark Vampire]

TNA will crown their first Women's Champion at the Bound For Glory pay-per-view on 10/14. What with Impact's additional hour, expect to see a bigger emphasis on the women's division. You should also expect to see some more women's wrestlers from the indy circuit be brought in to the company to help fill the division out. The division currently consists of Gail Kim, Christy Hemme, Ms. Brooks, Jackie Moore, and Roxy Laveaux.
Credit>WrestlingObserver

Now the big question is who will win it first Kurt Angle in drag or Karen Angle

BTW I'm not entirely joking I can seriously see one of those 2 situations or both happening.

[ChoKo]

I'm glad they're starting their women's division.

Now the big question is who will win it first Kurt Angle in drag or Karen Angle

BTW I'm not entirely joking I can seriously see one of those 2 situations or both happening.

:meh::rolleyes::side::mad:

[freako104]

Credit>WrestlingObserver

Now the big question is who will win it first Kurt Angle in drag or Karen Angle

BTW I'm not entirely joking I can seriously see one of those 2 situations or both happening.






I would rather not see Kurt win it in drag. I am a fan of his but he is getting more time than some others. I hope the 2 hour slot fixes that

[The Dark Vampire]

I would rather not see Kurt win it in drag. I am a fan of his but he is getting more time than some others. I hope the 2 hour slot fixes that
Neither do I but I can seriously see TNA thinking it would be a great and funny idea.

And Kurt gets more time than some of the others to be honest he gets more times than the rest of the roster put together and when they get 2 hours all it will mean he gets twice as much time dedicated to him.

Speacking of 2 hours I don't think it will change things much TNA now try to cram 2 hours worth of TV into 1 hour when they go 2 hours they will try to cram 4 hours worth of TV into 2 hours.

[FinalBeyond]

Just been watching Victory Road on Bravo 2.

Eric Young and Gail Kim really work well as a tag team, I think. Young and Roode Inc.'s feud has always been entertaining, with matches often being more enjoyable than a Smackdown main event, but that tag match was just fantastic. There's some real chemistry between all four people.

[freako104]

Roode and Young always played off each other well. I didn't see Kim nor Roode's secretary I haven't really seen. Kim has always been pretty good though.


DarkVamp: I hope with the 2 hour slot it is more than just Angle. I am a fan of his but there are many others who deserve more time like AJ Styles, Cage, Samoa Joe, the Steiners, 3D, Young and Roode, Black Machismo, Sabin among many others

[Just Jeans]

TNA video game on the way. (http://www.f13-community.co.uk/board/showthread.php?p=45339#post45339) Looks like I won't be missing Kurt from the Smackdown vs. Raw games too badly after all.

[The Dream Master]

It would have been awesome if they had gone with the AKI engine instead of getting Midway to do it.

[ChoKo]

Kurt Angle Arrested for DUI

Last Friday afternoon in Moon Township, PA, TNA's Kurt Angle was arrested for drunk driving.

After Moon Township police got a report of an erratic driver matching the description of Angle and his car, they went to his home.

He admitted to driving home from the bar. He agreed to and failed a sobriety test, but refused a blood test.

Angle was charged with driving under the influence and careless driving.

From Wrestlezone.com

This sucks, but I'm not judging the guy's skills on his personal life. He's still my current favorite wrestler.

[freako104]

It went to 2 hours last nite. Pretty good show but nothing more than was there before

[ChoKo]

Joey Matthews (Joey Mercury) and TNA are in major talks. TNA wants him to start immediately and want him for Bound For Glory. They're having trouble arranging a flight that would get him into Atlanta on time due to overseas indy commitments.

-Wrestlezone.com

This is great news. I'm a big fan of Joey Mercury. I always thought he was the real talent in MNM.

Fuck the haters.

[The Dark Vampire]

I read D.Lo Brown may also be showing up

[Denzil]

You may be right as it was announced that Nick Dinsmore is now the trainer of the intermediate class of OVW:

from www.f4wonline.com:

Nick Dinsmore (Eugene) replaced Joey Matthews (Joey Mercury) as the head trainer of the OVW intermediate class (the Derby City guys) this week.

[The Dark Vampire]

TNA's Director of Talent Relations Terry Taylor sent several wrestlers, who were believed to be unhappy, letters telling them that if they wanted to leave, they could go.

Credit>Wrestling Observer Newsletter

I have to wonder who is on the list I know Ron Killings has asked for his release many times over the past year.

[Denzil]

However he is now in a tag team with Pacman Jones and is one half of the TNA Tag Champions. So at least he is getting a push now.

[ChoKo]

There were rumors that Eric Young wanted to leave TNA to go to Japan. Perhaps he was on the list.
ADDED:
Kevin Nash's contract with TNA Wrestling has expired. He was last seen on TNA television as Kurt Angle's therapist. Both Nash and TNA are in the process of negotiating a new deal. Vince Russo want Nash to return to the ring. Nash is healthy and open to wrestling again, but he told TNA he'll need a more lucrative contract if they want him to wrestle. Nash has suggested TNA bring in Scott Hall and Sean Waltman.

From Wrestlezone.com (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=194132966)

[The Dark Vampire]

I don't know about Nash as he sucked in his peak only reason he got so over well got the title in WWE/Fis the Kliq and in WCW he had friends in high places.

From what I have seen I think he is best suited to a non wrestling role

[Apocalypto]

Nash at his peak is one of the just plain coolest wrestlers ever, regardless of in ring ability or lack there of.

[FinalBeyond]

The problem is, Nash is only at his peak for a few seconds before he damages his leg and goes off television for a year. :p

[The Dark Vampire]

The problem is, Nash is only at his peak for a few seconds before he damages his leg and goes off television for a year. :p

No need to say that he almost walked all the way across the ring before getting injured ok half way across:D

[Apocalypto]

Well yeah....there's no denying how extremely brittle he is.

I think he's one of the great ubder bad-asses ever in the industry (gimmick-wise), all the drugs he pumped into himself wore down his body too fast and made him like Samuel L. Jackson in Unbreakable though, unfortunately.

[ChoKo]

I don't think Nash "sucked" in the ring, at least not as much as guys like Hogan, Warrior, and Andre the Giant sucked in the ring. He had/has one of the best powerbombs in the business and he was great on the mic. He's had a lot great matches in his career (unlike certain wrestlers that I mentioned above who only had one or two, if that, good matches) and to say he sucked is unfair, really. IMO.

As far as his backstage/booking ability, well, he DOES suck in that role, IMO.

However, I don't really think Nash should be wrestling again. He can't walk across the ring without tearing, ripping, or breaking something.

I'd like to see Hall again though. I was always a big fan of his and he always put on an entertaining match.

I think reforming the Outsiders would be great. They are one of my favorite tag teams of all time, but I think if Nash returns to the ring, it should be in a very limited role.

As for Waltman, I'd be content if I never see his dumbass again.

[The Dark Vampire]

I have to disagree with Hall yes he was one of the greats and I think he should of been the one to get a world title run but he's clean now and I think it would be best for him to stay away from wrestling as every time he's been clean before & gone back to wrestling he's been back on the drink within a few weeks

If he could stay sober I'd like to see him back in TNA-WWE or anywhere else but I think for his own sake he should stay away.

[Apocalypto]

He's wrestled at house shows a few times not too long ago, most recently against Carlito.

I assume if Nash does return, it won't be long before Hall and Waltman follow.

[freako104]

As for Waltman, I'd be content if I never see his dumbass again.


I kind of miss his X-pac gimmick. I also enjoyed some of his matches. How come you don't want him back in the ring?

Nash I was a fan of but as of late I would prefer him to be in the role he is in now as he is quite hilarious, he has shown great mic and acting skills but I don't want him in the ring

[ChoKo]

I just was never a fan of him. I don't really care if he comes back or not. It's really up to him and TNA, I guess.

[The Dark Vampire]

Conflict backstage in TNA is said to have grown significantly between Jeff Jarrett and Kurt Angle over the past week. Both want to get into Dixie Carter’s ear to have a major impact on what goes on in the company. Jarrett’s allies, most notably B.G. James, are going around trying to convince other wrestlers in the company to take sides.

Jarrett has a few people who are loyal to him, like B.G. James, Jeremy Borash, Abyss, Dutch Mantel, and others, but most want to pick the side they think wins at the end. As far as both booking and long-term power, the situation is described as The Angle family and Vince Russo against Jeff Jarrett and Dutch Mantel.
Credit>Wrestling Observer

[freako104]

Credit>Wrestling Observer




Was that something you had told me about Angle having too much influence backstage and other wrestlers are shadowed by his storylines?

[The Dark Vampire]

- TNA is apparently talking to former WCW World Heavyweight champion David Arquette. Arquette called Jonny Fairplay about managing him.
Credit>Gerweck.net

Well if Russo has anything to do with it we may see a new TNA Champion very soon

[Special Killa B]

Wow, TNA is starting to sound like WCW everyday now.

[The Dark Vampire]

Despite the fact that TNA Wrestling just added a new Women's division and already has a great deal of underutilized talent on their roster, the company is currently in talks with several free agents.

TNA Mobile sent out an alert this week stating that the company is in talks with Scott Hall, Brian Christopher and Scotty 2 Hotty. Scott Hall has lost a lot of weight and has been wrestling in Puerto Rico. With Kevin Nash on the verge of signing a new contract with TNA to wrestle, there have been reports that Nash has been pushing TNA to bring in his former Outsiders partner.

As I reported here this morning, the company is also looking to bring in 2 Cold Scorpio. Scorpio was signed to a WWE contract after ECW was revived, was never used on television and was released this summer.

TNA Bound For Glory saw the debut a new tag team made up of former WWE stars - Joey Mercury (as Joey Matthews) and Johnny Swinger (as Johhny Perisi). There have been rumors that TNA has talked to Sean Waltman, Sabu and Psycho Sid.

Booker T is all but confirmed to make his TNA debut shortly.

One of the biggest names that could be headed to TNA is Rob Van Dam. Van Dam has been a free agent for several months and we can confirm that he's talked with TNA management about working for them.

Credit>TNAWrestlingNews.com

[freako104]

I would be glad to see Sabu there again. Same with Sean Waltman. But not Psycho Sid.

[The Dark Vampire]

There is rumors that Giant Bernard is coming in to (Albert/A train to WWE fans)

[Apocalypto]

I didn't think that Sid was capable of wrestling again after his compound fracture.

Nash Powerbombing Angle last night was all kinds of awesome, man that brought back memories.:)

[freako104]

Kevin's powerbomb threw me off, I did not think he could still do it. Sid I don't think is though it is more than just the fracture that is the reason.

[The Dark Vampire]

Sid has wrestled a few matches in the last year or so there is also rumors that he may (well he wants to) go to WWE.

Problem is with Sid if there is a softball game in a 100 mile radius he'll be off:D (seriously he was fired from WWE and got into serious trouble at WCW for no showing matches he was booked in just to play softball he genuinely prefers playing that to wrestling)

[ChoKo]

MASSIVE SPOILER:

There was a backstage segment at the iMPACT! tapings tonight with Kevin Nash telling Kurt Angle that he knows who Sting's partner will be and he'll be there next week....Scott Hall.

We'll have more soon and full TNA iMPACT! spoilers are on the main newsboard

Source. (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=195709297)

Also:

TNA just announced at the iMPACT! tapings that Junior Fatu would not be there tonight.

I've heard he's done with TNA.

More soon.

Source. (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=195706999)

[Special Killa B]

If Scott Hall is Sting's mystery partner then I can tell you how that match will probably end.

Hall turns on Sting and joins with Nash and Angle to give Sting a three on one beat down. Because I honestly can't see Hall doing anything without Kevin Nash at his side.

[The Dark Vampire]

TNA World champion Kurt Angle was interviewed this week and spoke about the identity of Sting's mystery partner at TNA Genesis.

Angle said that TNA just signed a new superstar and he'll debut at the Genesis PPV. Angle said this superstar will definitley help TNA's star power and the ratings.

"You can probably make the guess. Who left WWE and who's available at this time."

Angle went on to repeat the hint given by Don West on TNAWrestling.com - that the superstar has been a World champion in all major promotions. He said the mystery partner is one of the best all around wrestlers in the world overall with acting, promos, wrestling and athleticism.

Credit>TNAWrestlingNews.com

The rumor is Booker T

[ChoKo]

I don't care what he does. The fact that Scott Hall is possibly coming back makes me wanna mark out. :)

Credit>TNAWrestlingNews.com

The rumor is Booker T

It was confirmed at the Impact tapings, supposedly, to be Scott Hall. But, he was never World Champion in WWE. It could be a swerve. I hope it's him though.

[Special Killa B]

Has anyone purchased the new Christian Cage DVD yet? I was thinking of picking it up.

[The Dark Vampire]

I don't care what he does. The fact that Scott Hall is possibly coming back makes me wanna mark out. :)



It was confirmed at the Impact tapings, supposedly, to be Scott Hall. But, he was never World Champion in WWE. It could be a swerve. I hope it's him though.
Or WCW but it said he's been world champ in all the places he's worked for

Booker was champ in both WWE & WCW

Could even be RVD as he has been Champ in ECW and WWE (no never was champ as Robbie V)


Big Show is the only one to be champ in all 3

[ChoKo]

Yes, I know.

Like I said, it's probably a swerve. Oh well. A guy can hope.

[The Dark Vampire]

Yes, I know.

Like I said, it's probably a swerve. Oh well. A guy can hope.

If they didn't say all the company's he's worked for then I would say they could mean World TAG team Champion as he held that.

They never said singles World Champion

[ChoKo]

I was just thinking that. He's held the World tag titles in every promotion he's worked in, hasn't he? I guess they could get by with that. lol

They did the same thing when they hired Rikishi.

[The Dark Vampire]

No never in WWE I think he was booked to win them with X Pac/123 Kid but got injured before the match took place

Could be Jeff Jarrett

WCW World Champ
TNA (NWA) Champ
WWE World Tag Champion

[ChoKo]

Every TNA Impact taping spoiler I've read has stated the following:

There was a backstage segment at the iMPACT! tapings tonight with Kevin Nash telling Kurt Angle that he knows who Sting's partner will be and he'll be there next week....Scott Hall.


So, I guess he WILL be there next week. It's possible that he could show up and state that he ISN'T Sting's partner, and they could bring in Booker or RVD or whoever the "former world champion" is.

Either that, or they screwed up when they said that Sting's mystery partner was a World Champion in every promotion.

Whatever the case, I'm glad Hall is coming back.


ADDED:
Just to clarify something from earlier earlier report, TNA World Champion will Kurt Angle open iMPACT! this Thursday night on iMPACT!. Angle comes down to the ring and says he wants to know who Sting's mystery partner will be at TNA Genesis. Sting comes down and gives a new clue about his partner's identity. Sting says the man is a former WWE & WCW Champion and he hates Kurt Angle. That clue eliminates Rob Van Dam, who was never the WCW Champion. The two most likely stars to be Sting's partner are Booker T or the Big Show. Both men are free agents and have held both the WWE & WCW titles. Later in the show, Kevin Nash tells Kurt Angle that he knows who Sting's partner will be and he'll be there next week - Scott Hall. Hall was never WWE or WCW champion but he will be at TNA iMPACT! on 11/8. Hall is NOT the mystery partner.

Source. (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=195721134)

Just as I thought. ;)
ADDED:
There is another Impact Taping tonight, so we will find out more about the Hall situation:

A huge former WCW and WWE superstar is expected to debut in the Sting/Angle/Nash storyline. Check out the spoiler report from last night for all the details.

Source. (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=195771821)

[freako104]

I am guessing Booker since he did leave the WWE. RVD is gone too? I thought he was on hiatus but still offically with the WWE?

[ChoKo]

MASSIVE SPOILERS:

We have just learned that Booker T and Scott Hall are both at the iMPACT! tapings tonight.


Source (http://wrestlezone.com).
ADDED:
Next was an in-ring promo with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, with some mentions of the Kliq. Hall says he is not Sting's partner. Kurt Angle demands to know who it is. Sting comes back out and says Angle has to wait for Sunday when its showtime. That's the end of the Impact taping.

Full Impact Spoilers. (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=195797390)

UPDATE:

I apologize for reporting that Booker T was backstage at the iMPACT! tapings last night. I was misinformed and he was not at the show.

Don't shoot the messenger folks. ;)
ADDED:
We reported here yesterday afternoon that Scott Hall was backstage at yesterday's TNA iMPACT! tapings. We can confirm that Hall did appear on camera and in the ring for a segment with Kevin Nash. That show will air Thursday November 8th. Here's how it all went down: Nash called Hall down to the ring. He did his "Hey yo" and said its been a while. Hall said he has matured and has his life together. He said back in the day, Nash couldn't take his partying lifestyle anymore and would leave him alone while drunk and forgot about him. There was mention of the Kliq, the infamous backstage alliance from the mid-90s made up of Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Triple H and Sean Waltman. Hall said they don't want to bore the people talking about their past, but he wants Nash to know that he is not Sting's mystery partner. Kurt Angle then came down to the ring and demanded to know who the hell Sting's partner is. Sting comes out and says you we'll have to wait till Genesis.

Unless plans change, Booker T is scheduled to be Sting’s mystery partner at the TNA Genesis pay-per-view.


From WZ. (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=195853723)

____________

[Darth Reaper]

I have to say that Karen Angle is doing surprisingly well playing her part. She's much better than I would have expected. Does anybody else agree?

[Ghostface]

I have to say that Karen Angle is doing surprisingly well playing her part. She's much better than I would have expected. Does anybody else agree?

I'm surprised too with Karen Angle. When she first showed up before Hard Justice I wasn't impressed but, she has gotten a lot better.

[Kane Lives]

Booker T. is officially with TNA now.

I for one am glad. :D

[ChoKo]

Booker T. is officially with TNA now.

I for one am glad. :D

Ditto, and it's doubly awesome to see Hall back as well. :)

[Apocalypto]

I'm surprised too with Karen Angle. When she first showed up before Hard Justice I wasn't impressed but, she has gotten a lot better.

Great avy.:)

As for Sting's mystery partner, I'm really glad he's there too.

The WWE is sinking ship that gets worse and worse as time goes on, it's nice to see the few decent guys they have left going to TNA, which is infinitely better (not that that takes much).

Karen Angle is a really good heel, I love the interaction between her, Kurt, and Nash; and she's one of the best looking women in the business.

[freako104]

Booker T. is officially with TNA now.

I for one am glad. :D





Sweet! When does he debut?

[ChoKo]

Sweet! When does he debut?

He debuted last Sunday at Genesis. :)

[On a Pale Horse]

I dont really watch TNA, but tuned in for a minute. Who was that guy dressed just like Macho Man? Does he do that on purpose? Does he have any connection to Macho Man?

[ChoKo]

You're talking about "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal. I guess you could say his gimmick is that of a Randy Savage "impersonator." He uses a lot of Savage's moves and mannerisms. (Flying Elbow Drop, "Oh yeah," Fling axe-handle, etc.)

As for having any connection with Savage, I'll post this bit I found recently:

On May 8, 2007 TNA Mobile said that Randy Savage called Jay Lethal and said that he loves the "Black Machismo" character. The two spoke on the phone for several minutes. Lethal subsequently expressed doubt over whether he had really spoken with Savage as the Macho Man's trademark voice is easily imitated.

[zombie extra 3]

You're talking about "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal. I guess you could say his gimmick is that of a Randy Savage "impersonator." He uses a lot of Savage's moves and mannerisms. (Flying Elbow Drop, "Oh yeah," Fling axe-handle, etc.)

Lethal has the Savage mannerisms down to a science. He's an amazing athlete, an amazing wrestler to boot. And I'm not just saying that because he's from my home state either. ;):D

[freako104]

Is Booker coming out as a heel? I missed the PPV. I just know Angle is still champ. Has Hall started wrestling or is he basically being like Nash where he can be on camera for mic skills but his body is not quite for wrestling?

[ChoKo]

Is Booker coming out as a heel? I missed the PPV. I just know Angle is still champ. Has Hall started wrestling or is he basically being like Nash where he can be on camera for mic skills but his body is not quite for wrestling?

Booker is a babyface. He teamed up with Sting at Genesis, and it looks like he's gonna be doing a program with Christian throughout the remainder of the year.

Hall hasn't wrestled yet but he, Nash, and Samoa Joe will be teaming together at the next PPV against Styles, Tomko, and Angle. :cool:


Lethal has the Savage mannerisms down to a science. He's an amazing athlete, an amazing wrestler to boot. And I'm not just saying that because he's from my home state either.

I agree; he's amazing. I've admired his work for quite a while now. :)

[ChoKo]

Some news about Sabu:

Source: Wrestling Observer

It's an unlucky state of affairs for the extreme legend Sabu, who after being snubbed a meeting a few months back (TNA didn't have any interest in him) was then given the chance to appear on the Impact tapings two weeks ago, only to miss his flight.

He was supposed to come in and save Abyss from an attack from Black Reign and Rellik, but that spot was then given to Rhino when Sabu didn't turn up for the show.

A whole new direction has been written and unfortunately Sabu is not a part of it. If the company does decide to use him it will be after the Turning Point PPV.

[freako104]

I hope they do get to use him. But with Rhyno too, I would think that he and Abyss can put on a good show with Rellik and Black Reign.

[ChoKo]

A bit more TNA news from WZ:

- Sting is taking a break from TNA until the end of the year and his return depends on whether or not he signs a new deal. Sting does have a new offer from TNA on the table, but at one point he was strongly considering retiring.

- Consequences Creed has indeed signed a contract with TNA and is expected to start working for the company very shortly.

- TNA iMPACT was listed as #4 on Yahoo's popular searches on Saturday. There was a lot of excitement internally in TNA over that achievement.

- TNA's No Surrender pay-per-view will release on DVD this coming Friday, 11/30. This is the same PPV where Kurt Angle faced Abyss, teamed with Sting and faced Jay Lethal. The DVD will feature the three-hour PPV in its entirety, plus a bonus match, hidden easter egg footage and more. This release will be available only at FYE stores.

- Based on early reports from retailers, the "History of TNA: Year 1" DVD is the most successful release ever from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.

[ChoKo]

Source - Wrestling Observer Newsletter

-- Right now there is no talk backstage in TNA about Junior Fatu. Therefore it is highly unlikely he will return, which has been a call made 100% by Jeff Jarrett. The feeling backstage is that Fatu came in like he was a big star and above everyone else, therefore rubbing everyone the wrong way. Booker T & Sharmell are said to be the exact opposite and have received nothing but high marks from everyone in the company.

-- Scott Hall wants one more big run in pro wrestling. The current plan is to have him work for a few weeks and then decide what direction to take his character.

-- There are no plans for Jeff Jarrett to return on television as a performer at least for a few months. He is going to return when the time is right, which is not right now.

[freako104]

I hope Hall doesn't fall back to alcoholism. I am not sure how I feel about Jarrett since I have learned to respect him from TNA but as a wrestler, I do not think he is as good as others.

[ChoKo]

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Several weeks ago we reported that Sabu had showed up to a TNA iMPACT! taping looking for work and was turned away. New details have been released regarding that situation.

Sabu was scheduled to appear at the TNA iMPACT tapings two weeks ago but never showed up because he missed his flight.

During a segment when Abyss was getting beat down by Black Reign and Rellik, Sabu was supposed to run in and save Abyss. Because Sabu missed his flight, TNA instead had Rhino do the save. Sabu was also scheduled to work the next night's iMPACT tapings, but by then TNA had already written him out of storylines and the general feeling was that he wasn't needed anymore.

TNA had long-term plans for Sabu, but it won't be until after the Turning Point PPV in December that they will consider bringing him in again.

[Special Killa B]

Rajah.com has said that TNA has a Kurt Angle DVD in the works.

Can't wait for this one!! I kinda wish WWE would have released one of his before he left

[ChoKo]

Yeah. The E never really released a good Kurt Angle DVD. This TNA one should be great.

[freako104]

I hope so. I really would like to see how they got the Joe/Angle rivalry to work so well, they really played off each other well. As of late I like the Angle Alliance VS Christian Coalition

[ChoKo]

Credit: PWInsider.com

-- There were two stories going around backstage in TNA in regards to Rhino’s absence at TNA Turning Point. One was that he had a neck injury, the other was that there was a personal issue he had to take care of.

-- Early reports say that Scott Hall claimed “food poisoning” as to why he didn’t show up at the TNA Turning Point PPV last night. TNA had been working for weeks promoting the return of The Outsiders at the PPV. Hall’s no-show lead to a huge shoot promo from Samoa Joe at the end of the show. "Scott Hall punked out on me and on every single fan in this building tonight,” said Joe. He said there are TNA die-hards who bust their asses for the fans every week and there are superstars who think they come and do whatever they want, however they feel like it, and screw the hard-working guys and fans of TNA. Earlier in the show Joe sent another shot at Hall saying that he “probably couldn’t pass the breathalyzer in his car to get to the arena.”

Jesus Christ. It looks like Hall has fucked up yet again.

[Ghostface]

It's good that Hall is gone already. I thought it was a bad move to bring him and Nash back in wrestling roles anyway. Nash is great on the mic and I have loved his promos over the last year but he just can't wrestle. Same with Hall, he's old and worthless now except for saying, "hey yo!" I agree with Joe, push your homegrown guys and not the washed-up Outsiders. Other than Hall no-showing it sounds like Turning Point was good. I'll pick it up on DVD.

[Apocalypto]

Is the dvd of their last pay per view (I think it was called Bound for Glory with Sting and Gail winning the titles) on dvd yet?

[ChoKo]

Here's some news:

The Pro Wrestling Torch is reporting that TNA President Dixie Carter held a meeting today offering everyone in their company a release if they wanted. Only Senshi aka Low Ki took up Carter's offer.

Senshi was one of the 4 "winners" of the Feast or Fired match, so he will be announced as the person who drew the pink slip.

Fuck. I really like Senshi.

More stuff:

The Pro Wrestling Torch is reporting that TNA held an all-talent meeting today before the TV tapings. Terry Taylor brought everyone's contract with him to the meeting. TNA President Dixie Carter stated that if anyone was upset and unhappy with their job in TNA, they would be willing to void their contract on the spot. Senshi took them up on the offer and quit the company.

It should also be noted that Samoa Joe was the first wrestler to speak at the meeting, giving what was described as an emotional apology for going overboard in his promo at Turning Point last night before the Six Man Main Event. Joe reportedly said he hoped his apology would be accepted by the roster.

Kurt Angle and Booker T reportedly gave pep talks to the roster about staying positive and keeping things moving in the right direction.

More on Scott Hall:


Source: The Pro Wrestling Torch (PWTorch.com)

The last time a TNA official/wrestler had any voice contact with Scott Hall was on Sunday morning. Concern started to grow as the day went on that he was going to no-show the pay-per-view event because he didn't show up at the building, not to mention that he wasn't answering his phone. There was even hope among people in TNA that he'd at least show up while the show was going on. Last night, Hall sent a text message or voice mail saying he had food poisoning and that he wasn't going to be able to make the event.

Kevin Nash was said to disappointed with Hall no-showing the event. He was really let down by Hall.

Even more TNA stuff:

- Eric Young was chosen to replace Scott Hall at the last minute. Despite him not being a known main eventer, he was selected because he was the only face that wasn't tired and he had the backing from creative's Dutch Mantel. Kaz was also discussed but he cracked his head earlier on in the PPV.

- As previously reported Rhino was off the PPV due to a neck injury that was sustained from a kick from Rellik on the last Impact. Rhino couldn't be sure what the injury was but knew something was wrong and is waiting for a doctor's opinion. He had neck fusion surgery a few years back so any neck injury is a big deal and potentially career threatening.

- Whether it was Scott Hall no showing or the positive input from Booker T, TNA are planning on trimming the roster and cutting the "dead wood" from the locker room. The feeling is that if a wrestler isn't there to make TNA the best promotion around, then they should be released.

Yet even more stuff:

Credit: PWTorch.com

- Management told Samoa Joe to go the ring last night to cut a promo on Scott Hall to take the heat off of the company for a major star no-showing a pay-per-view. They wanted him to put over the guys on the roster and then to introduce Eric Young as his replacement partner. Joe's promo went about five minutes longer than originally planned not to mention that it incorporated a lot more content, especially aimed at Kevin Nash, than was planned.

- During the promo, Joe leaned over the top rope and asked someone off camera if they were mad at him. Apparently, he looked over at TNA President Dixie Carter -- who was sitting in the audience -- shrugged and said, "Go ahead and fire me, I don't care." As you can imagine, Carter was legitimately upset with him "going into business for himself" and taking so long with his promo. Furthermore, Kevin Nash was legitimately upset that Joe turned Scott Hall's no-show into a rant against him for some reason.

- Nash returned to the back right away after the match had concluded. He was waiting for Joe to show up so he could confront him about his comments. When Joe got backstage, Nash confronted him and a heated verbal exchange with some shoving ensued between the two. Joe soon backed down to prevent the situation from escalating.

- Joe gave an emotional apology at today's all-talent meeting as he felt he went overboard with his promo from the night before. He said he hoped his apology would be accepted.

I think trimming dead weight is exactly what TNA needs. However, I think Senshi leaving really sucks.

[freako104]

Any word on Sabu coming in? Is RVD going to be with him?

[ChoKo]

All I've heard about Sabu is that, because he missed his flight, they were gonna wait and use him sometime after the Turning Point PPV. (Which was this past Sunday.) So, I'd expect to see him sometime soon.

I don't know about RVD but, from what I've heard, he's enjoying his time away from the business; I doubt we'll be seeing him anytime soon, sadly.

Is the dvd of their last pay per view (I think it was called Bound for Glory with Sting and Gail winning the titles) on dvd yet?

Bound for Glory 2007 will be released nationwide on DVD this Tuesday, 12/11.
ADDED:
From WZ:

-- Right now there is nothing new on Sting's status with TNA wrestling other than he has not accepted the contract that they offered him for 2008. Sting was scheduled to work for the upcoming TNA shows in Mexico, but since they were cancelled he could be done with the company for good.

-- After pulling a no-show at Sunday's Turning Point pay-per-view there are no plans to bring Scott Hall back to TNA Wrestling.

-- Mike Johnson of PWInsider is reporting that there are future plans for Ron Killing in TNA.


_______________

[ChoKo]

From WZ:

Sting and TNA have agreed on new terms and he will in fact be staying with the company through 2008. He will be working a lighter schedule and won't be on TV every week.
_____________________
ADDED:
Ron "The Truth" Killings posted the following bulletin on MySpace this afternoon:

Ron "The Truth" Killings and TNA Wrestling have come to a mutual agreement on his release. Killings wishes TNA Wrestling the best. Killings is looking forward to continue his wrestling career and looking to go back to his original stomping grounds."

That sucks.

[Spade]

That sucks.

Yeah I like The Truth.

[freako104]

I will miss seeing him on TNA. Is he going back to the WWE though?

[ChoKo]

I dunno. I was wondering about that myself. I guess "stomping grounds'' could be interpreted that way. If he goes back to the E, I hope they use him instead of feeding him to the main-eventers there.

[Spade]

I dunno. I was wondering about that myself. I guess "stomping grounds'' could be interpreted that way. If he goes back to the E, I hope they use him instead of feeding him to the main-eventers there.

I actually thought it meant that he would go back to the smaller feds he wrestled at before he went to the WWE.

[Special Killa B]

If he goes back to WWE hopefully they'll use him correctly! IMO I thought his K-Qwick gimmick sucked!

[ChoKo]

I guess I was wrong about RVD, since he showed up on RAW last night.

I personally hope Ron Killings doesn't go back to the E; they'd just bury him.

[Spade]

I guess I was wrong about RVD, since he showed up on RAW last night.

I personally hope Ron Killings doesn't go back to the E; they'd just bury him.

He'd be King Killings. All hail King Killings.

[ChoKo]

A few small bits of TNA news:

The feeling within TNA is that the LAX team works very hard but without Konnan for their promos they won’t be above-average players on TV. There is still tremendous heat between Konnan and TNA, both sides pretty much hate each other. TNA is looking at the possibility of making Tomko/AJ vs. LAX into a long running feud. TNA has been holding back on pushing LAX due to Konan’s absence, despite Homicide and Hernandez being viewed as one of the company’s hottest acts.

The Christy Hemme/Lance Hoyt strife and Jackie Moore/James Storm strife have been put on hold because they already have the same angle going on between Robert Roode & Ms. Brooks, and oftentimes Kurt & Karen Angle.

According to Mike Johnson if TNA can sign Bob Sapp the plan is to feud him with Kurt Angle first and then Samoa Joe.

Kazarian has really improved his standing in TNA with two very strong matches with Christian and one with Kurt Angle. While he still needs a lot of work on his television personality, his look and work ethic are there; thus he will continue to be placed in angles with top talent.


I think LAX could do well with or without Konnan. I don't really think they need him to prosper.

[Special Killa B]

I agree Konan was more of the mouth piece for the team. LAX can kick ass with or without Konan! Just their feuds with Team 3D and Daniels/Styles is enough proof of that

[ChoKo]

TNA Wrestling’s Mobile news text service has confirmed this afternoon that Karen Angle broke her leg at last night’s TNA iMPACT tapings in Orlando, Florida.

Apparently the injury occurred when Karen landed awkwardly while exiting the ring during a segment taped for iMPACT. According to a fan report from inside of the arena, Angle had to be carried to the backstage area as she was unable to leave under her own power.

Karen did not return to ringside for the remainder of the taping. It was originally thought that she suffered an ankle injury; however, the term that TNA used is that she has suffered a “broken leg."

That sucks.
ADDED:
More stuff. From WZ:

Right now there is no talk backstage in TNA about Junior Fatu. Therefore it is highly unlikely he will return, which has been a call made 100% by Jeff Jarrett. The feeling backstage is that Fatu came in like he was a big star and above everyone else, therefore rubbing everyone the wrong way. Booker T & Sharmell are said to be the exact opposite and have received nothing but high marks from everyone in the company.

There are no plans for Jeff Jarrett to return on television as a performer at least for a few months. He is going to return when the time is right, which is not right now.

At the same meeting Senshi was granted his release, Ron Killings also asked and was received his release. Killings is expected to work full-time with AAA starting in February. Senshi is likely to return to Pro Wrestling NOAH, and could receive booking offers from AAA.

Senshi and Ron Killings may not be the last TNA performers to take Dixie Carter up on her offer to have their TNA contracts voided. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that several other TNA performers are asking around other promotions to see if there is interest in them elsewhere. Senshi and Killings were both unhappy with their situations in TNA for an extended period of time.

To correct an earlier report here on the site, it should be noted that Karen Angle actually broke her foot at last night's Impact tapings not her leg. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[ChoKo]

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

We previously reported that Scott Hall missed the Turning Point PPV due to depression. Hall was depressed over his family situation, particularly that he doesn't get to see his children enough or at all. He openly complained that money didn't matter if he couldn't see his kids.

No one talked to Hall after he left the food poisoning message. Kevin Nash was last in communication with Hall late Saturday night/early Sunday morning.

The tentative booking plan had Hall and Nash reuniting as a tag team. As we also previously noted, TNA doesn't have any future plans to use Hall from this point forward.

[ChoKo]

Source(s): The Wrestling Observer Newsletter & WrestleZone.com

The decision to use Eric Young in the main event at Turning Point due to Scott Hall no-showing the event was made by Jeff Jarrett as a last minute decision.

Speaking of Young getting the main event spot, apparently Samoa Joe suggested Homicide, but he was told that Homicide wasn't over enough or good enough for the spot. According to the story, Homicide heard about it and was really hot at management over it.

After TNA offered anyone unhappy their release, guys like Kurt Angle, Booker T, Earl Hebner, and Travis Tomko gave speeches about how most of the guys in WWE are miserable, and talked about the pressure and the politics of being in World Wrestling Entertainment.

Amazing Kong also gave a speech about being contacted by both WWE and TNA, and going with TNA since she believed WWE wasn't going to be the right fit for her.

[freako104]

I think that they should push LAX. I enjoyed seeing them in the ring. Konan was just there really and though I am a fan of his, I would say he did not do much outside the mic.

[Special Killa B]

The LAX vs XXX Ultimate X Match at Bound For Glory 2007 was an awesome match!!!

TNA MUST PUSH LAX!!!!!!

[Spade]

The LAX vs XXX Ultimate X Match at Bound For Glory 2007 was an awesome match!!!

TNA MUST PUSH LAX!!!!!!

I completely agree.

[Apocalypto]

RVD on RAW was only a one time deal.

[ChoKo]

RVD on RAW was only a one time deal.

That's already been established by other confirmed posts in the Fighting section of the forum.

From WZ:

A former talent of TNA was offered a chance to have a dark match for WWE in the North East a few months back but didn't take the chance of burning the bridge with TNA. Hindsight is always 20/20, regardless, this talent had an opportunity and passed it up so that he could still honor his contract with TNA despite the company themselves breaching it on numerous occasions.

For those have asked, the recent “firing” Christopher Daniels from TNA is just part of a storyline as he has not actually been released from the company. I have been absolutely amazed at the amount of people that do not believe that it is a storyline.

TNA Wrestling will release a “Best of 2007” DVD in early 2008. It will be a 2 DVD set with all of the matches nominated for “Match of the Year” in TNA.

[Special Killa B]

Awesome I am going to pick up that best of DVD!!!

[ChoKo]

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Senshi’s last TNA match will be at the Final Resolution PPV, where he is expected to put over Elix Skipper.

Rumors suggest that Team 3-D will be putting over some of the X-division talent, and then leave the company in late January or early February. I've heard from several sources that they want to return to McMahon land. We'll see.


Embarrassing news for TNA, as their January 3rd Impact script has been leaked online showing full details on matches, promos and segments; as well as who produced them.

[ChoKo]

TNA text alerts have informed fans that Karen Angle is wearing a cast and unable to walk without help. Karen suffered a broken ankle at last week's TV tapings. TNA said she will return in time for the Final Resolution PPV in January.

[freako104]

Did anyone else think last night went over very well and was well worth the 2 hour time slot? On a side note, I want to see Judas do more than just attack Abyss. He seems like he would be a great competitor. I'd like to see him come out at the beginning of a match and see if he is as good as he seems

[Special Killa B]

OMG!!! What is up with the way Kip James (Billy Gunn) is dressed tonight!!!!

[freako104]

He has always dressed like that. Kind of killed the show in my view. I did hope Velvet Sky, Angelina Love or Kristy Hemme would win the knockouts royal. Am hoping to see more of the Robert Roode and Booker T rivalry soon too. Was anyone else feeling odd about the Tomko chant?

[ChoKo]

WrestleZone.com is reporting EXCLUSIVELY that at the last set of Impact television tapings, the TNA wrestlers had to have physicals and get blood tests done on them. At the next set of tapings, they will be drug tested.

WrestleZone.com is also reporting that the drug testing will be elaborate and not limited to steroids. From what is known at this time, the testing will include drug enhancement substances, marijuana and all other recreational drugs.
ADDED:
The TNA Impact video game will be released on May 1st, in the US, according to Gamestop.com

[freako104]

Any word on what they plan to do with it Choko? Will it be like the SVR games or will it be different? Will it be more like some of the old WCW/NWO games?

[Denzil]

Check out this page for information on the game:

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/objects/814/814948.html

[ChoKo]

Any word on what they plan to do with it Choko? Will it be like the SVR games or will it be different? Will it be more like some of the old WCW/NWO games?

I dunno. I haven't heard a lot about it.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

-- TNA Wrestling is grooming Samoa Joe for a run with the TNA World Championship. A title run for Joe has been planned for over two years but the decision has pushed back time-after-time because the company did not want to do it too soon. Everyone in TNA understands that timing is everything and feel like that Joe doesn’t have to win the next time he gets a title shot but he needs to prevail in the program in the end. Some have speculated that the time TNA may choose to give Samoa Joe the title could be against Kurt Angle at Lockdown in April.

About time.

[freako104]

Thanks Denzil


I hope they do give Joe the title, he has been over with the audience for some time and he has performed very well in the ring

[Special Killa B]

So now Shark Boy is acting like Stone Cold! How original TNA!!!

[cropsy]

TNA is so in need of some people with a clue. They get macho man imitations and now Stone Cold. Do they really think that will put them over on the WWE?

[Kane Lives]

Yeah, TNA needs to keep their focus on the in ring product. All these things they're doing to try and get WWE to acknowledge them makes them look desperate for attention.

VKM and now this thing with Shark Boy just reeks of Russo. IMO, that guy doesn't need to be there. WWE will never mention TNA on the air unless TNA starts beating them like WCW did. They need to just focus on their talent, which IMO they have a lot of, and just forget about these little jabs at WWE.

[cropsy]

I do think they have some good tallent there but until they realize they can do alot more with guys like A.J. Styles then do some dumb deal with Kurt Angle and the prince thing they are screwed right off. Petey Williams was another they have wasted away and yet push Robert Roode who to me is a joke of a Rick Rude/Macho man wanna be. I am sure I could go on with alot more as they do have the guys but relying on the "old" guys to do it is really what helped kill WCW also.

[freako104]

Yeah, TNA needs to keep their focus on the in ring product. All these things they're doing to try and get WWE to acknowledge them makes them look desperate for attention.

VKM and now this thing with Shark Boy just reeks of Russo. IMO, that guy doesn't need to be there. WWE will never mention TNA on the air unless TNA starts beating them like WCW did. They need to just focus on their talent, which IMO they have a lot of, and just forget about these little jabs at WWE.




AJ Styles
Kurt Angle
Samoa Joe
3D
Machine Guns
Kaz
Christian Cage


I think we need to see some more of. Unless I am mistaken, wasn't Russo a big mistake the WCW made by keeping him around? I liked it more when TNA was its own brand and wasn't trying to be the WWE

[Kane Lives]

Unless I am mistaken, wasn't Russo a big mistake the WCW made by keeping him around?


Yeah. Russo tried to make WCW just like the WWF, which isn't what WCW should have been like. He made the final decision to make Arquette the WCW Champion and booked himself to even be WCW Champion. He also didn't really want to push the Cruiser Weight wrestlers, by his own admission.

I guess it's gone down officially that Bischoff killed WCW, but IMO it was Russo. Bischoff made some mistakes, but WCW didn't lose almost all of its audience until Russo took over. I really can't stand that guy, and blame him for a lot of what has happened to wrestling over the last seven years.

[nottidelterrore]

I really need to start watching TNA again. I haven't watched it since summer.

I hear that Christian Cage is a face again. I prefer him as a cocky heel but I like him either way. He's my favourite active wrestler.

[Ghostface]

Petey Williams was another they have wasted away and yet push Robert Roode who to me is a joke of a Rick Rude/Macho man wanna be.

Petey Williams is being wasted? :eek: He's in line for a World Title shot down the road. Robert Roode is one of the best heels I've seen in a long time. Roode is a future World Champ and someone who has been more and more entertaining to watch ever since his days with Team Canada. His feud with Eric Young was one of the stand out feuds in TNA in 2007. His current one with Booker T is awesome too. Roode "accidently" hitting Sharmelle is great and then, he kicks Traci to the curb! What Roode is doing right now is great. You truly love to hate him.

[freako104]

Yeah. Russo tried to make WCW just like the WWF, which isn't what WCW should have been like. He made the final decision to make Arquette the WCW Champion and booked himself to even be WCW Champion. He also didn't really want to push the Cruiser Weight wrestlers, by his own admission.

I guess it's gone down officially that Bischoff killed WCW, but IMO it was Russo. Bischoff made some mistakes, but WCW didn't lose almost all of its audience until Russo took over. I really can't stand that guy, and blame him for a lot of what has happened to wrestling over the last seven years.







I must admit I did fault Bischoff for the WCW thing, but some friends of mine over at MMDN (marilyn manson site) posted some links and told me Russo and his writing made the WCW go shit. That Bischoff was great as president, but he did not have the business sense nor the writing sense that Vince does.



I wonder when they will put Joe back in the ring. And when they give him the title shot.


Cage is a face now against Angle. I am liking that. And I do like the AJ Styles line, I think that has some comedy to it.

[Ghostface]

And I do like the AJ Styles line, I think that has some comedy to it.
It is funny and entertaining but I can't wait for AJ to go back to a more serious role. The comedy bit is all right for now but I'm anxious for the return of the old AJ that is serious and blows you away with awesome matches. Just check out his two Best Of DVDs.

[freako104]

I've been meaning to get those. I had always enjoyed his matches, I will not deny that. I feel he still has the talent and style now, but he seems to have a bigger role and he seems pretty good at this new role where he is humourous. Though I would like for the writers to let him and Tomko keep the titles but let AJ do the Tomko thing too eventually

[Ghostface]

I think they are leading up to AJ breaking away from the Angle Alliance, as evidenced from iMPACT! last week. If you have an FYE close by they were, still might, having a 50% off sale on all TNA DVDs. Most were $10. If they have the Best Of AJ vol. 1 and 2 they're worth picking up. While you're at it, pick up the Knockouts DVD...had to plug Gail! :D

[nottidelterrore]

I love heel AJ but I've always preferred him as a face. He's like the definitive "face" when he is one. Damn talented too.

I'm really going to try to watch this on Thursday. I need to get back into TNA.

Did Raven get released? I heard something about it. 'Tis a shame because I've always been a huge fan of his. He hasn't been in the best of shape the past few years, however. Still, he's one of my all-time favourites. His promos were amazing.

[ChoKo]

Raven hasn't officially been released yet but, they don't have anything for him, apparently, so it's imminent.

Raven recently joined the staff of Wrestlezone. That being said, I'd consider him gone from TNA.

[freako104]

I was wondering why I didn't see him lately. I miss seeing him in the ring.



pick up the Knockouts DVD...had to plug Gai

Had that one a while since I am a fan of the knockouts (sans Kong)

[ChoKo]

Raven is now officially 100% done with TNA:

Dave Meltzer is now confirming that Raven is done with TNA. Apparently his contract came up and the company didn't offer him a renewal.


Source - WZ

[Denzil]

Raven is now officially 100% done with TNA:



Source - WZ

He is thinking of opening a wrestling school.

from rajah.com:

-- He's still listed on TNA's official website, but Raven is finished with the company. Raven is now looking to open up a wrestling school. He posted a blog on his official website talking about looking for a building, tuition for the school (which is around $5,000), how the training will be, and more. He wrote: "Training would probably average 3 days a week and i will generally be attending all 3. I will also have Johnny Swinger there to help me train students, so most of the time there will be 2 people there to give you much more of a hands on feel. I would not have anyone train someone under my name if I didnt think they were more than qualified. Remember, its my name, and I am very protective of that." He's hoping to get his wrestling school off the ground by March. You can read his latest blog at this link (http://www.theraveneffect.com/site/).

[freako104]

Glad he is opening a school but I will miss him in the ring

[ChoKo]

Here is the final card for this Sunday's TNA Against All Odds pay-per-view:

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match
Special Enforcer: Samoa Joe
Kurt Angle (c) vs. Christian Cage

Barbwire Massacre 2
Abyss vs. Judas Mesias w/ James Mitchell

TNA Knockout Women's Championship Match
Awesome Kong (c) vs. ODB

TNA World Tag Team Championship Match
AJ Styles & Tomko (c) vs. BG James & Bob Armstrong

Hardcore Street Fight
The Motor City Machineguns & Jay Lethal vs. Team 3D & X Division Champ Johnny Devine

Grudge Match
Booker T vs. Robert Roode

Case vs. Case Match
Scott Steiner vs. Petey Williams

Women's Match
Traci Brooks vs. Payton Banks

Drinking Championship
Eric Young vs. James Storm

[Darth Reaper]

One thing that I have to say about TNA is that it seems like they have a better women's division than the WWE. WWE has some talented female wrestlers, but it doesn't seem like they get to do very much. At least on TNA they get to put on some good matches.

Also, it seems to me like Tomko has really developed as a personality since moving to TNA. He shows a lot more character, and his mic skills seem better than anything he was allowed to show in the WWE.

[ChoKo]

I agree about Tomko. I also think that he's improved drastically in the ring since his WWE days.

[Spade]

I agree about Tomko. I also think that he's improved drastically in the ring since his WWE days.

I completely agree. Tomko is far better in TNA than he ever was in WWE.

[ChoKo]

Source - Wrestling Observer Newsletter


- Ticket sales for TNA's Destination X pay-per-view are said to be going quite well. As of writing all the $150 ringside seats are sold out. Destination X will take place on March 9th at the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, Virginia.

- Consequences Creed, who was Ron Killings' tag team partner at Bound for Glory, will be working a dark match at Sunday's TNA Against All Odds pay-per-view. Creed was signed following his match with Killings but has not been used since. He is from the Greenville area and attended Furman University.

- TNA is making an attempt to lighten the load on the comedy, at least for now to try and push some more serious issues. However; they have been happy with the Stone Cold Shark Boy & Curry Man gimmicks and will continue in that direction as long as it appears the crowd is into it.

As of this weekend, TNA has sold between 1,500 and 2,000 tickets for tomorrow's Against All Odds pay-per-view at the BI-LO Center in Greenville, South Carolina. The building holds at least 11,000 people for wrestling. Due to sluggish ticket sales, TNA has begun papering the event, in other words, giving away tickets for free. They are even giving away the pricier ringside tickets that cost $150 as some of the Bi-Lo Center contacts have been offered them. Although, it seems like not too many of their contacts have taken up the offer as second row seating is still available for purchase at TicketMaster.com. Also, TicketMaster is apparently having a complimentary ticket offer for the show as one person was planning on buying tickets, but came away with three complimentary tickets and didn't pay a penny.

[freako104]

One thing that I have to say about TNA is that it seems like they have a better women's division than the WWE. WWE has some talented female wrestlers, but it doesn't seem like they get to do very much. At least on TNA they get to put on some good matches.

Also, it seems to me like Tomko has really developed as a personality since moving to TNA. He shows a lot more character, and his mic skills seem better than anything he was allowed to show in the WWE.






WWE he said nothing at all, and did nothing but be Christian's bodyguard. Now he has shown he has talent, he has a character. More reason I prefer TNA

[nottidelterrore]

One thing that I have to say about TNA is that it seems like they have a better women's division than the WWE. WWE has some talented female wrestlers, but it doesn't seem like they get to do very much. At least on TNA they get to put on some good matches.

Also, it seems to me like Tomko has really developed as a personality since moving to TNA. He shows a lot more character, and his mic skills seem better than anything he was allowed to show in the WWE.

I agree about Tomko as well. He's a lot better than his WWE days. He's not a technical wrestling god but he's gotten so much better.

[Ghostface]

I agree about Tomko as well. He's a lot better than his WWE days.
That is one of the main reasons TNA is better than WWE. They take people that weren't given a chance to prove themselves and give them that chance. As you guys have said, Tomko is so much better than when he was in WWE because TNA allows him to wrestle and cut promos. RVD is a perfect example of WWE holding somebody back. in ECW, the original; not WWECW, I loved watching RVD because you never knew what he was going to do. He was always good in WWE but they reduced him to the Five Star, Rolling Thunder, and a couple of other RVD moves and it got old. TNA on the other hand let's their guys call a match how they want to and don't restrict their in ring moves.

[Special Killa B]

Yeah thats one thing i've always hated about WWE, Vince bans a whole lot of moves that a wrestler has been used to using in his move set and then that leaves them with John Cena moves!!

Major props to TNA for not banning their moves.

[zombie extra 3]

I agree on Tomko improving a lot. I also think that A-Train/Albert (now known as Giant Bernard in Japan) has improved a lot. He's an IWGP Heavyweight tag team champion with Tomko in New Japan. TNA should bring Giant Bernard in.

[ChoKo]

JAKKS Pacific Inc. announce today that effective 2010 they will become the exclusive toy licensee for TNA Wrestling. Below is an official press release:

MALIBU, Calif., Feb 13, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The world leader in wrestling toys, JAKKS Pacific Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), today announced that it signed an exclusive five year worldwide Master Toy License with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Entertainment LLC for TNA Wrestling, with a planned launch expected to commence in 2010.

JAKKS' new TNA Master Toy License includes all styles of action figures, playsets, accessories and role play toys as well as collectible items based on TNA Wrestling's top talent which includes wrestling megastars Kurt Angle, Booker T, Christian Cage, Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, Kevin Nash, Team 3D and other wrestlers who have chosen to align with the world's fastest growing wrestling league, TNA Wrestling.

TNA has been increasing in popularity since its inception in 2002. "TNA iMPACT" airs every Thursday night from 9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT on Spike TV (available in 96.1 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks). Through a combination of televised programming, pay-per view and live events, TNA is also available in over 110 countries around the globe. For instance, the United Kingdom, historically JAKKS' strongest international territory for wrestling toys, is also TNA's strongest international territory, with programming having just moved from Bravo II to the main Bravo channel.

"TNA's stellar and growing arsenal of top world famous wrestlers, impressive ratings increases, aggressive live touring event schedule, and mounting exposure worldwide, coupled with JAKKS' expertise as the world's leading wrestling toy maker, bodes well for this new wrestling toy line to create a perfect storm," said JAKKS' Chairman and CEO Jack Friedman. "By the time 2010 arrives, TNA should be able to increase its market share even more significantly, and fans should be even more receptive to a new and exciting wrestling toy line."

"TNA fans have come to expect the very best in professional wrestling in everything we do, and JAKKS represents the top of the line in pro wrestling action figures," said Dixie Carter, President of TNA Wrestling. "We could not be more thrilled to have the world's leading wrestling toymaker join the fastest growing professional wrestling brand in the world. We believe that JAKKS' strength in the wrestling action figure genre will help continue TNA's reinvention of pro wrestling."

Source. (http://wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=204922304)

Sure didn't take JAKKS long to get over the fact that they're losing the WWE license in 2010, did it?

[Special Killa B]

What if TNA isn't around in 2010? Hey you never know!!

[Spade]

What if TNA isn't around in 2010? Hey you never know!!

Boy that would suck.

[ChoKo]

Mixed bag of TNA news:

There are still talks going on regarding a possible TNA Knockouts television program. However, if the idea plays out, it probably won't be airing on Spike TV. They will likely sell it to another network, quite like how UFC sold it's sister promotion, World Extreme Cagefighting, to the Versus channel. Internally, there is some skepticism on doing an all-women's show because they don't know if the high quarter hour ratings the women usually get will continue when they have to carry the show.

TNA Against All Odds in Greenville, SC drew 3,500 fans according to their box office. However, the event was heavily papered as the show drew a little less than 2,000 paying fans, and that's with a two-for-one ticket sale the Bi-Lo Center apparently had.

Kurt Angle now has a MySpace page at www.myspace.com/kurtangleteenchallenge He's promoting the "3rd Annual Kurt Angle Ultimate Teen Challenge" on the page.

More on TNA's upcoming video game - http://news.idealo.co.uk/news/549/tna-impact-total-nonstop-action-from-midway.html

New "TNA Addicts" show details - http://www.tnawrestling.com/content/view/569/84/



Source - WZ

Also:

During a recent tour of Europe promoting TNA, Kurt Angle said he was going to have an MMA match with either Tito Ortiz or Randy Couture before the end of 2008.

Source - The Wrestling Observer

I hope Kurt knows what the fuck he's doing.

[Denzil]

Kurt is full of shit.

Unless i hear something from Randy or Tito's respective camps i am not going to believe that this will happen.

[ChoKo]

Kurt needs to stick with wrestling. I love the guy but, with his bad neck and other health issues, he shouldn't try MMA.

[Spade]

Kurt needs to stick with wrestling. I love the guy but, with his bad neck and other health issues, he shouldn't try MMA.

True, plus if he is going to get into MMA, don't just start with a match against Couture or Ortiz. That's plain stupid.

[ChoKo]

punm0HFzgFc

[nottidelterrore]

Ahahahaha! Don West is hilarious.

Right in the faceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[freako104]

Kurt needs to stick with wrestling. I love the guy but, with his bad neck and other health issues, he shouldn't try MMA.






His bad neck almost cost him wrestling, I thought? That said, you are right he should stick with TNA.

[ChoKo]

# There are currently no plans for Jeff Jarrett to return to the ring or TV. Jeff is content taking care of family and his backstage duties.

# Jason Powell reports that TNA topped a $100,000 gate this past Friday in New York. Officials were thrilled and there are strong plans to run a PPV there soon.

# Tickets for TNA's upcoming UK tour go on sale 3/10 via ShopTNA.com.

# Tickets for Lockdown in Lowell, MA go on sale this Friday.

Source - WZ

[ChoKo]

Judas Mesias may be on his way out of TNA. The word going around backstage at Tuesday's Impact tapings was that Mesias has worked his last match with the company for a while. Both sides are open to working together in the future, but several people backstage are under the impression that they don't have any future plans for him.

After joining TNA last fall, Mesias is still working without a contract. Mesias is one of a few talents working under a pay-per-appearance deal with TNA. The reason for this is that some non-contracted wrestlers enjoy the freedom of working non-TNA shows, and they wouldn't be able to work certain shows if they signed with TNA. In Mesias' case, he's affiliated with the AAA promotion in Mexico, which is a major promotion there. If he signed a contract with TNA, he probably wouldn't be allowed to work there anymore.

Mesias makes approximately $300 more per match in TNA than in AAA, so that figures to around $500 per shot. However he can wrestle up to five nights a week in Mexico, and earn nearly $100,000 per year there, which is presumably more than TNA is willing to pay him.

Source - WZ

[ChoKo]

According to Wrestlezone, Judas Mesias is, in fact, leaving the company.
ADDED:
TNA Mobile sent out a message yesterday saying that Sting is looking to return to the ring soon. Sting hasn't appeared in a TNA ring since the Genesis pay-per-view in November. He is still with the company and is simply taking a much needed break.


Source - Wrestlezone

[nottidelterrore]

I never really did like that guy. Judas Mesias that is.

Sting, on the other hand, is amazing. I mark for him like a madman. I do the same for Booker T. Haha.

[Darth Reaper]

I said before that TNA has a better women's devision than the WWE. Upon further thought I'd like to ammend that statement and say that TNA actually makes better use of its female wrestlers. The WWE has some fine female wrestlers, they just don't use them very well.

[ChoKo]

You know, I've thought about this a bit lately; TNA's Women's Division could very well be one of the major factors that finally pushes them into the spotlight. Call me crazy, but I have a hunch.

[nottidelterrore]

TNA's women division is quite good. I'm excited because I get to see ODB in a few weeks because the local indy fed is bringing her in. She was here in late 2006 too. Very nice lady. I'm really happy that she's becoming more popular. She's pretty good in the ring & is hilarious on the mic.

The show was supposed to happen last night but we got hit with an assload of snow.

I'm also excited to see Allison Danger wrestle again. I saw her back in 2005 when she wrestled Traci Brooks, Daizee Haze, & Lacey.

[freako104]

You know, I've thought about this a bit lately; TNA's Women's Division could very well be one of the major factors that finally pushes them into the spotlight. Call me crazy, but I have a hunch.






I agree with you Crazy. It is not the only reason, but the Divas don't have the talent the Knockouts do.

[nottidelterrore]

Seeing ODB wrestle last night was great. She's hilarious in person. :)

[andrew8798]

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that there was a major issue over this as many TNA wrestlers were upset with management for making the call to do it in the first place. McAllister was sent home by WWE today over the incident, which will only fuel the fire for those in the company that were against it. It should be noted that McAllister is good friends with Johnny Devine and just came to see his match after standing in line with other fans. There was some fear he could have lost his job over the situation considering how low on the "pecking order" he is with the company. Many TNA wrestlers felt it was a very classless move by the company to show him on camera because they were putting his job on the line.

[freako104]

It seems they are doing something more with Matt Morgan. I hope it goes well, I haven't seen him in the ring. I do like the storyline though

[nottidelterrore]

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that there was a major issue over this as many TNA wrestlers were upset with management for making the call to do it in the first place. McAllister was sent home by WWE today over the incident, which will only fuel the fire for those in the company that were against it. It should be noted that McAllister is good friends with Johnny Devine and just came to see his match after standing in line with other fans. There was some fear he could have lost his job over the situation considering how low on the "pecking order" he is with the company. Many TNA wrestlers felt it was a very classless move by the company to show him on camera because they were putting his job on the line.

That was a very classless move. I thought it was lame as hell that they did that.

[Darth Reaper]

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that there was a major issue over this as many TNA wrestlers were upset with management for making the call to do it in the first place. McAllister was sent home by WWE today over the incident, which will only fuel the fire for those in the company that were against it. It should be noted that McAllister is good friends with Johnny Devine and just came to see his match after standing in line with other fans. There was some fear he could have lost his job over the situation considering how low on the "pecking order" he is with the company. Many TNA wrestlers felt it was a very classless move by the company to show him on camera because they were putting his job on the line.- andrew8798

What's this about?

[Darth Reaper]

Does anybody know where Abyss has been lately? He hasn't appeared for awhile and there hasn't been much mention of him.

[Denzil]

What's this about?

Robbie McAllister was shown on camera during the live TNA Impact, a graphic was displayed with his real name and they did this without his permission. Basically getting him into big trouble with the WWE.

Here is the story as reported by F4Wonline:

The big story coming out of the TNA taping on Thursday (3/27) didn't end up being the rating (which sucked), the fact that it was the first live show, or anything like that. The big story was that HIGHLANDER ROBBIE was there and was shown on camera. Apparently he decided since he was in town he'd go to the show as a fan and watch his buddy Johnny Devine's match. He put a disguise on, waited in line, got inside, etc. TNA then decided to show him on screen, calling him by his real name (Derreck Graham-Couch) and pointing out that he was a WWE wrestler. He knew he was in trouble and immediately hid his face. Problem was, he didn't hide it enough and it was very clear what happened. WWE immediately sent him a text saying he'd been shown on TV and he needed to leave immediately. He was then sent home from WrestleMania weekend, though at press time he had not been fired. There were people very upset with how TNA handled it, feeling they put a guy's career in danger for no good reason, and that he was largely an innocent victim. No word on his status at press time, though the company was not happy.
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Does anybody know where Abyss has been lately? He hasn't appeared for awhile and there hasn't been much mention of him.

from http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1205214050.shtml

Abyss is expected to be backstage at all TNA TV and PPV events assisting in the creative process while he is kept off TV. We are aware of reports of him sitting in on creative meetings with the company for the better part of the last year or so. The goal is to keep his character off TV to give it a chance to freshen up and be brought back with a new direction.

[Antonynz]

I dont watch much TNA. (We dont have it in New Zealand) but all i can say is they have a nice roster and all i can do is wish the very best of luck to them.

Some of the best years of wrestling was when WWE was at war with another show.
I hope TNA gets as much WWE starpower as posible.
However i hope they push there own wrestlers and make NEW stars. Thats some thing WCW failed to do.

And judging from reading off the net TNA has not been doing there best.
But hey, its gotta be better than the WWE?

[zombie extra 3]

YES!!! Joe finally won the TNA world title. About damn time.
ADDED:
Full TNA Lockdown 2008 Results! (http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/tv_reports/73108)

[freako104]

I was wondering when he would get the title. I hope they can make an Angle/Joe feud now since they did well last time

[Denzil]

I'm very happy for Joe, he'll be a great TNA champion.

[The Dark Vampire]

I have got back into watching TNA (although I'll admit I still like WWE more)

I wanted to watch Lockdown but missed it due to taking my brother to hospital with what we thought was a heart attack (it wasn't just something to do with the pocket around the heart)

I like some of the product but I think this Stone Cold Shark Boy is pretty stupid and this love triangle with AJ and The Angles is quite stupid to.

I'm happy Joe got the title but we knew he would he wasn't going to retire for wrestling altogether I think they should of said if Joe loses he couldn't face Kurt Angle again in a title match or even he couldn't of had another title match for the rest of 2008 (or 12 months) then there would of been a bit of a possibility that Joe could of lost.

[freako104]

I wish SharkBoy would not be a jobber but not be a Stone Cold wannabe

[Special Killa B]

I was completely disgusted with the "Stone Cold" Shark Boy character when it first debuted. TNA can't come up with characters on their own so they recycle WWE characters and hope they get over. TNA then think that they are 1 upping the WWE with this character when in reality it makes them look sad in a pathetic attempt to win ratings.

Other then Samoa Joe finally winning the TNA World Title (which they should have put on him last year) TNA really needs to come up with better ideas.

AND SOMEBODY PLEASE FIRE CURRY MAN!!!!!! That has got to be another stupid character that I have ever seen!!

[Denzil]

I think that Curry Man is great. I remember watching his matches from when he was in Japan and thinking god i wish that character was wrestling in the US.

[Special Killa B]

I don't know Denzil, everytime I see him I wish Samoa Joe would come out and drop him with a couple Muscle Busters. LOL!!

[The Dark Vampire]

I don't mind Curry Man that much I liked him in Japan and of course we all know he's really The Fallen Angel Christoper Daniels so that's always good

[Special Killa B]

True but I wish he would return to his original character. Didn't Daniels lose a leave TNA match a few months back causing him to disappear?

[The Dark Vampire]

Yeah as soon as I heard about that match I knew Daniels would get the "Fired" case and return as Curry Man But I would say with TNA been largely net fans 95-99% will know who he is anyway

[Denzil]

Anyone who has watched TNA for a while would be able to work out who Curry Man is without having to look on the web.

[freako104]

I don't mind Curryman since I find him to be rather funny though I prefer the Fallen Angel gimmick. I feel the darker Fallen Angel gimmick was cooler.

[Ghostface]

Curry Man is a great gimmick and chance for Daniels to do something different. Besides, who doesn't love Shark Boy and Curry Man just for the ridiculousness of those two teamed together?!

Other then Samoa Joe finally winning the TNA World Title (which they should have put on him last year) TNA really needs to come up with better ideas.

How about the Knockouts division, it's the best thing TNA has going right now, according to the ratings. The Knockouts blow anything the WWE Divas could do (judging by my avatar I'm a little biased)!

Also, don't forget the X Division. Sure, it's not showcased like it used to be, even though it should be, but it's something WWE doesn't have. If I'm right the WWE doesn't have a cruiserweight division anymore!

[zombie extra 3]

Curry Man is a great gimmick and chance for Daniels to do something different. I think Christopher Daniels is better as Curry Man. This is coming from a guy who has seen a lot of Curry Man in Japan with Michinoku Pro and New Japan. Curry Man is a great gimmick. Curry Man has had a lot of great matches in Japan too.


Shiryu 2/Minoru Fujita/Jody Fleisch vs. CIMA/Curry Man/Super Boy - Michinoku Pro (12/21/99)

That's probably my favorite Curry Man match of all time.

[The Dark Vampire]

TNAwrestling.com has learned that at the end of this month, Kaz will leave Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Kaz requested his release on Monday morning.

Before departing TNA, Kaz has agreed to fulfill his obligations of competing at this weekend's live events in North and South Carolina.

Kaz will appear on the premiere episode of the new "Karen's Angle" interview segment this Thursday night on "iMPACT!" to comment on his departure and his reasons for doing so.

TNA Wrestling wishes Kaz all the best in his future endeavors.
Credit>Gerweck.net

I wonder if he'll go to WWE?

PS
Does anyone else think he has a resemblance to Scott Hall

[nottidelterrore]

That sucks. Kaz is awesome. I remember his brief stint in WWE a few years ago.

[Denzil]

It's all a work!

from www.f4wonline.com :

-- The Kaz retirement from TNA is an angle.

This is one of those angles where Kaz lets down the company then leaves as he gets pissed off. A Russo worked shoot.

[freako104]

I was hoping he would stay with TNA. But I am loving the 3D/Angle and Christian Coalition rivalry, they seem to play off each other very well and they have had some great matches thus far. I do hope they put the belt back on Joe as he deserves it though I am liking the Booker/Joe feud as well

[Ghostface]

Who else is surprised that Gail Kim has left TNA to return to WWE?

[The Dark Vampire]

I'm half surprised as she spent the last few years bitching about WWE but is it really a big shock in the wrestling world a wrester bitches about a company but then gets offered more money to go there and takes it.

Lets be honest if any ex WWE person in TNA or anywhere else who has bitches about them got offered the money most would go Team 3D tried to go back when the new ECW was starting The Outlaws tried to go back when DX reformed.

That’s why I respect Christian he has refused to slag WWE off has he admits he has plans to go back one day.

[The Dark Vampire]

- Dave Meltzer is reporting that Mick Foley has signed a short term deal with TNA and will be starting with them ASAP. He should release a statement regarding the situation tomorrow.
Credit>Gerweck.net

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Mick's officiate statement
http://www.gerweck.net/1foley.pdf
ADDED:
http://http.cdnlayer.com/tnawrestling/images/stories/headers/foley.jpg
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8257/haveanicedayfg0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/haveanicedayfg0.jpg/1/w513.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img526/haveanicedayfg0.jpg/1/)
Credit>TNAwrestling.com

Lets be honest here though it's only short term which to me sounds like 6 months to a year so I would have to guess that when his TNA contract is up he'll go back to WWE no matter what Mick does he will always end up back there

Unlike others Mick won't bitch about WWE as already stated I bet he already knows he will go back so won't burn that bridge plus Mick hasn't really got any reason to bitch truth is Mick has been treated great whilst in WWE to be honest I can't think of many wrestlers who have been treated better

Saying that I wouldn't be to surprised if this isn't just Mick's way in letting Vince know that there is other places for him to go

[freako104]

I would like to see Mick there but aren't he and Vince good friends by now so Vince will always let him back and he doesn't want to leave?

[The Dark Vampire]

WWE's response

Three-time WWE Champion Mick Foley allowed his contract with WWE to expire on August 31, 2008. WWE and Foley have mutually agreed to sever businees ties at this time as the former SmackDown announcer pursues other opportunities
Credit>WWE.com

Also Mick's profile has been removed from the WWE Alumni page
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This is a blog posted today on Mick Foley's MySpace:

I'm really thrilled at this recent development. Believe it or not I have actually learned how to access a computer - not necessarily use it just access- and I have been reading many of the comments from my friends on myspace. I know some of your feelings are mixed, and I will look forward to addressing your concerns with my next entry which I promise will be soon.

See you at the Impact zone.

Mick
Credit>Gerweck.Net
ADDED:
According to numerous sources Gail Kim is not officially gone from TNA just yet. Apparently Gail and Dixie Carter have agreed to meet and discuss the possibility of her staying with the company. Neither women was happy with the way the situation was handled by the lawyers and agents have decided to talk things over one on one. Gail was offered a new deal by WWE but she did not sign it yet as she would really like to stay in TNA.
Credit>Gerweck.net & PWTorch.com
ADDED:

Mick Foley called into the Opie and Anthony radio show today, reports ProWrestling.NET. Foley had a lot of interesting things to say during the interview.

Foley confirmed rumors saying he left World Wrestling Entertainment due to Vince McMahon yelling at him over the headset during his announcing. It really got to him. Tension had been building between the two individuals for a few weeks and the final straw came during the Edge and Vickie Guerrero wedding reception back in July. The wedding singers had been going on for nearly three minutes and then he decided to say, "What a special moment." Vince became incensed and yelled, "Layout damn it!" Foley said he wanted to walk out of the building right then and there.

Foley said some people told him McMahon was actually being nicer to him than most announcers. JBL told him it wasn't going to get any easier.

Foley acknowledged the news of his bio being removed from the alumni section on WWE. He also said his character has been pulled from the upcoming "Legends of WrestleMania" video game.

The discussion moved on TNA and the hosts gave him a hard time by saying that he's working for a company that nobody watches. Foley said he could show up in TNA at any time. He was then pushed for a start date and Foley gave in, saying in three weeks. Foley may have misspoke when he said, "I'm gonna be in Long Island..." He then corrected himself and said TNA would be holding a show in Long Island over the weekend (which is actually scheduled for tonight). Foley also said TNA hasn't figured out what they're going to do for his debut appearance in the promotion.

Foley talked about his family being flmed for an A&E reality television show a few months ago for two weeks and 16 hours per day. Foley said the project was scrapped when network officials told him the footage shot was boring. The hosts suggested to Foley that he develop a drug problem or sleep with a friend of his children.

The hosts, who are big fans of WWE, told Foley that they would boycott WWE for one month because of the way Vince McMahon treated him.
Credit>ProWrestling.NET

While it's really shit Vince treated him like that I can still see him going back he and Vince have fell out before.

As much as I hate to say it when TNA is over he'll go back especially if he has a new book to plug.

I just want to repost this line from the above quote
Foley talked about his family being flmed for an A&E reality television show a few months ago for two weeks and 16 hours per day. Foley said the project was scrapped when network officials told him the footage shot was boring. The hosts suggested to Foley that he develop a drug problem or sleep with a friend of his children.
And who said the guys at these "reality" TV shows where unscrupulous " Look Mick your boring we need a drug addicted paedophile to make the show work go on Mick take some dope and fuck a 15-16 year old" (That's his oldest kids ages so we'll be kind and hope that's the kids they meant)
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Pic of Foley at TNA House Show
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee157/TheDarkVampireWWEcontest/Wrestling/1foley.jpg

BTW on another board I go to this has caused confusion with someone to why he can go without having to wait 60 days well the reason is he hasn't been fired but his contract ran out so he is legally able to go straight away
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