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While I haven't watched TNA much lately, mostly because we don't have extended cable in my apartment right now, I did watch the main event from tonight with Storm/Angle via youtube. I don't really think we can go as far as to label Roode as the Jannetty of "Beer Money" just yet. I mean, If TNA is booking this right then it's bound to create a "tension storyline" with Roode and James eventually warring with one another over the belt. I mean, Hogan, who has a lot of sway right now, said in a recent interview that he thinks Roode would be a better 'heel champion' than a face. That said, I could see them billing a war between the two were Roode ultimately turns heel and then wins the title down the road. I guess we'll have to see where we go from here before we can decide on if Roode is the second-tier guy within the tandem (as I think you're putting it). Truthfully, this whole thing could really turn out to be a HUGE win for TNA in the long-run if booked right. We could be looking at TNA's Triple H/Rock feud. What I mean by that is a strong feud that eventually A) defines a company at that time in history and B) elevates both wrestlers to the point of being dual main eventers. Either way, I loved the quick superkick ending. Well played TNA.

Watching the opening promo with Robert Roode and I'm getting a Shane Douglas (during his ECW days) vibe from his delivery/mannerisms. If he keeps this up then he's got a fan in me.

While true, I think I read that Russo was no longer head of creative in TNA. If so, then there's a chance that this MAY not end up in the crapper. I wish I had cable so I could watch impact but I guess I'll just have to keep up with their youtube channel to see how this comes together.

Me too!!!

Amen.

I must admit, I like TNA. Well, I like what TNA COULD be I guess. With that said; however, THIS is what makes me continually bash my head into the wall when it comes to their approach. At one time I liked Hardy (a LONG time ago) but I don't really see ANY reason to give him the belt once again. He made a mockery of the TNA Championship when he showed up 'high' (simply put, it's true) and after months of the company talking as if they were going to release him... All of a sudden, He's in-line for another shot? I don't get it. A REAL uprising is in need within TNA. Create the classic young vs. old storyline and have people like Roode, Styles, Joe, Aries, Morgan, etc. benefit. While it's true that Roode may need more fleshing out before the belt should be put around his waist, giving it to Hardy seems like a very stupid idea.

I agree that it's a blatant Joker rip-off; however, I don't think it's anything like the Heath Ledger portrayal. Heaths' version was far more psychotic, more serial killer-esque, more darker in nature. Sting's version feels like a traditional Joker feel. The face paint is a definite rip-off but I don't think the character is (at least as it pertains to Ledger's approach)...

So, let me preface this by saying that I haven't watched TNA in a bout 2 months as I haven't had TV for that time frame, BUT I'm loving the Joker-rip-off off for Sting. Is it original? No. Is he entertaining at it? Totally. Kudos to someone of Sting's stature for going 'outside the box' a little and not playing the same 'Legend' persona that everyone does at the end of their career (seeming like they can beat 20-somethings as if they were super-human). I have much respect for Sting for doing this. Also, I was loving me some Sting/Bischoff segments from this past episode. I really don't like Immortal, really at all, but the segment came over well. Cheers. E-V

I wasn't able to watch the show but I did watch the clips online. That said, I'm really excited about the possibility of Triple H finally moving over to that of an Authority Figure. We all know his in-ring days, a 300+ calendar year, are well past him. Going forward, now, the WWE can start to re-brand the WWE with a NEW Authority Figure in place; someone to symbolize what Vince meant to the company for many decades. I know that he didn't grow up a McMahon BUT Triple H has put in his time, done his work, maneuvered his way politically, and is going to be, whether we like it or not, which I like it, a MAJOR figure in the company's future. I'm excited to see what comes of this! Cheers. E-V

I love Punk but the Yankees thing finally setting John Cena off seemed really weak... Oh well. CM Punk/McMahon was great! Cheers. E-V

I loved Vince in that last segment. I know that people are growing tired of the McMahons but I'm all for seeing them as much as possible. I mean, at least things are more interesting then.

Agreed. Sadly, though, I would much rather see that kind of character from a younger guy (So we could have it fleshed out for quite some time). These days, though, wrestling has become rather 'friendly' and has stepped away from more dark-personas. For a joker-esque character to work, there would need to be a focus on more vile demeanor's. Cheers. E-V

Okay, so, despite all of the craziness, and what I feel they could do 'better', I have to say that I am MORE of a TNA fan these days than the WWE. Case in point... Sure, there were moments where Sting wen't a little too far with the madness BUT there were also some great spots here as well. While I would like to see more time focused on other guys, I feel this segment came away pretty well. Is it just me or did Hogan's face look a little weird after the attack? I mean, like he's actually wearing some sort of mask. ha.

Cena drinking a beer on TV.... Think about the Children!!!

I'm sorry to question but REALLY? Nash may not have been a well-versed technition BUT he is, far and away, better than Andy. On the mic... Nash wins. Power as a big man... Nash wins. Athleticism... Andy; I guess. Look... Nash wins. Honestly, from what I've seen of Andy, he seems like a botch-fest waiting to happen. Not to mention, I squirm whenever he opens his mouth... sadly. Cheers. E-V

Way to further sell the stunner, Andy.... (Sarcasm)

I don't see it with Andy. Yea, he's a big guy but he looks like a fumbling one at that... Cheers. E-V

Let me first preface this by saying that I like TNA.... but... I love how their new thing is "Wrestling Matters" but yet, if you watch the videos from Impact Wrestling, on their own youtube site, each match is only 2-3 minutes in length; and typically start far into the action already. While a small detail, it shows that, maybe, the new marketing phrase, as we would expect, is only utilize in which to hit the WWE in the side. How about put it into practice... Cheers. E-V

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tha Black Phenom" data-cite="Tha Black Phenom" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span>http://i52.tinypic.com/i69zd0.gif</span></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Are you kidding me? </p><p> </p><p> I love Orton, actually, and this made me want to watch Saturday morning cartoons or something. ha.</p><p> </p><p> Cheers.</p><p> </p><p> <strong><em>E-V</em></strong></p>

<p>I'll eat my words; fair to admit it. </p><p> </p><p> I actually enjoyed what they did tonight on Impact Wrestling. When reading the spoilers, which I should never do again as it ruins things while watching the show, I came to realize that there was reasoning behind the choices. I think A) they did a great job of highlighting the X-Division; giving them something to work toward and B) Eric Bischoff's winning scenario actually made him that much more despicable as a heel. Honestly, I think they did pretty well with both; that is IF they eventually have the X-Division rebound!</p><p> </p><p> I loved the Roode/Flair scenario too... Great stuff there!</p><p> </p><p> Cheers.</p><p> </p><p> <strong><em>E-V </em></strong></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TheLeviticalLawKid3" data-cite="TheLeviticalLawKid3" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25170" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Gah, these spoilers that I keep reading just flat-out confuse me. I mean, who would even LIKE this stuff?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think, if it's done in a spiteful way (<span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Bischoff </span>attempting to 'raise hell' by being annoyed with talent & the network) then I guess I understand the moves. If not, if it's just done without such a focus then I'm afraid it will feel really weird; phony even. I don't mind non-wrestlers winning matches... IF... There is a story attached and it's made to, eventually, put over that babyface that he pinned. I mean, I can always go for a good 'McMahon vs. Austin' vibe.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">As for Abyss winning the X-Division gold... </span>Again I think it's suitable for such a storyline IF it's used in which to strengthen the X-Division as a whole. Now, initially it looks like a terrible decision; however, it COULD shed light on the fliers as they stand up for what it is that they love. In the end, we could have one, if not more, standout people coming forward as the 'faces' of the division by gaining the title back!</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TheLeviticalLawKid3" data-cite="TheLeviticalLawKid3" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25170" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another nail in the frame of an eventual coffin, E-V.<p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">I haven't watched a bunch of TNA since the pre-Angle days...I wasn't even around to get my heart ripped out by Hogan and Bischoff.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> That spoiler is garbage if it's true. Who books this stuff? </div><img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I'm hoping, as I haven't read the spoilers all together, mostly cause I want to watch the show and see it unfold, that there is a story behind it all. I'm sure it has something to do with Bischoff and the X-Division wrestlers who spray-painted their car last week. That said, it just seems odd to go that route; unless there is a concrete story that follows. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Is it just me or is there a severe lack of basic booking 101 these days? I mean, I know that almost every angle has been done thus far, in a way, but there's nothing wrong with a basic wrestling framework for storytelling... Just adding some new twists into the fold along the way. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Meh.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Cheers.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><em>E-V</em></strong></div><p></p>

<p>From what I've read on wrestlezone, It looks like TNA is continuing to make some really questionable decisions... </p><p> </p><p> Highlight underneath to find out...</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Abyss is the new X-Division Champion... Really?!?! God, I hope there is a REAL good reason the change was made because this makes no sense to me..</span></p>

<p>I just read something on Wrestlezone.com that best explains the gaping hole that lies between TNA & the WWE...</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25170" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The 5/16 edition of Tough Enough did a 1.6 rating with 2,442,000 viewers. Last weeks edition of Tough Enough also did a 1.6 rating.<p> </p><p> The replay of Tough Enough that aired after Raw did a 1.14 rating with 1,641,000 viewers which is nearly the same as last week.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I love TNA but it's pretty sad when the WWE's reality show ends up beating your flagship program...</p><p> </p><p> TNA pulled around a 1.26 rating.</p>

<p>Thoughts on RAW last night...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Truth:</strong> Let me preface this by saying, I never liked the Truth when he was running around with his 'wassup' thing. It was childish, boring, and made him look like a fool. That said, I'm LOVING what they're doing with him right now. If they continue to book him this way, give him the rub on some bigger names, and have him work consistently in the main-event lights, I could see him going pretty far. Champion far? Possibly not. That said, if they develop him right, he really could be a future main eventer for them. Is the greatest on the mic? Not really but the WWE have made careers out of others with even less ability on the mic.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kharma:</strong> I LOVE her arrival as it makes me not so depressed about the WWE's current 'character' booking. They have done some shades of some characters in the past; however, Kharma has potential to be something unique. So far, it seems like things may be centered around Kelly Kelly? If so, I'm happy; she's pretty to look at. ha.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Event:</strong> Is it just me or was it weird to see the Miz and Del Rio fight as much as they did? I mean, the match was a great one in my mind; back-and-forth really added a lot. Truthfully, for a WWE main event, I was pretty happy. That said, as above, it felt like they were playing Del Rio slightly as a tweener in last night's main event. In theory, which is common practice, I thought the two would team up on Rey-REy until they got annoyed with one another and THEN warred. While it's cliche, it works when it comes to explaining why two heels are laying into one another!</p>