The Official TNA / Impact / GFW Discussion Thread

[Hyde Hill]

Joey Ryan best worked shoot since Summer of Punk 2 and this one is all TNA and isn't being rushed. Love it.

 

While some people may not like the soap opera aspect of the AJ Daniels etc stuff it has been entertaining for those who do apart from the execution last week which they repaired a lot this week.

 

TNA is really emphasizing the total in their product lately giving something for everyone and focusing on a core set of talent.

 

I call them the TNA Twelve: Roode, Storm, AJ, Daniels, Kaz, Joe, Aries, Ray, Angle, RVD, Hardy, Anderson.

 

Last weeks execution and the lack of named tag teams aside TNA is rocking.

 

PS Sonjay is back woot! Can't wait to see who is back next week ( Petey, Low Ki, Lethal, being my fav.)

[Self]

Said there was nothing compelling me to keep watching, but... Timeslot is a good 'un. I've got nothing better to do on a Friday morning, and having not seen spoilers, it works out. Plus I heard Jigsaw was on the show, so I watched.

 

I really like the idea of TNA bringing in random indy cruiserweights for one-shots (Although I personally wouldn't change their names unless they had plans to keep them on the roster) It was ace seeing Scorpio Sky & Jigsaw on a different platform. Never been a Dutt fan, but that finish was insane.

 

Disappointed with the Bound For Glory tournament. The matches were good, but where did Samoa Joe get all those points from? Who has wrestled how many matches? I'm lost. No house show highlights or anything?

 

Also don't like how Storm is running away with it. He's the only one who needs to win, and he's winning. No drama.

 

Yay Joey Ryan. I don't want to called it a 'worked shoot', but a cool, reality based angle.

 

5 good little matches on the show. Nothing for the Knockouts, which I usually enjoy for variety, but yeah. Decent show.

[Jaysin]

Also don't like how Storm is running away with it. He's the only one who needs to win, and he's winning. No drama.

 

This makes me think they're going to have it so there's a surprise person in the running at some point to throw people off

[Hyde Hill]

With the current writing team I am pretty sure it won't be straight up Storm in the lead whole time and winning.

[haloed]

Awesome Impact last night for sure. And on Storm running away with it, he really isn't as Joe is fairly close in points now and they seem to have a nice rivalry between the two in the BFG series. Almost will certainly come down to those two in the finals with Storm going over. Or at least thats how I see it.

[Hyde Hill]

Angelina Love has been released by TNA, amicable split.

 

While I find her a better worker then Sky, Tess, Madison and Rosita and she was one of the original KO's, her role was pretty much played out, having done almost everything there is to do in the KO division and the Lesbian time travel vampire zombie stuff pretty much killed her and it was time to freshen up the KO division so I understand it. All in all good worker but understandable.

[eayragt]

Angelina Love has been released by TNA, amicable split.

 

While I find her a better worker then Sky, Tess, Madison and Rosita and she was one of the original KO's, her role was pretty much played out, having done almost everything there is to do in the KO division and the Lesbian time travel vampire zombie stuff pretty much killed her and it was time to freshen up the KO division so I understand it. All in all good worker but understandable.

 

Yeah, I agree with that. She's been one of the top diva's at various points, but as you said she's done just about everything. Would be happy to see her back in a couple of years.

[Hyde Hill]

Great article on TNA by PWI imho. Spread the word if you like the current product imho, along with money the only real power we have as fans.

 

9 reasons impact wrestling has become a show every true wrestling fan needs watch

[Hyde Hill]

The reshuffle of the roster continues under the new creative regime as Moore asked and was granted release, he had indicated he wanted to focus more on his tattoo stuff in the past, as well as Morgan strongly hinting on twitter that he is WWE bound.

[Blackman]

Didn't Morgan already hit the E? I remember Survivor Series 2003. He actually showed some talent there already. It seems a natural fit, really.

 

Not that sad to see Love go, as I didn't watch TNA anyhow. Sad to see that "Sarita" (is she even mexican??) is not being used anymore. Does she even have matches? I loved the tag team with Shantelle.

[Arrows]

Didn't Morgan already hit the E? I remember Survivor Series 2003. He actually showed some talent there already. It seems a natural fit, really.

 

Just another joke who'll get hit with wellness violations 3 times in a year and a half, and be right back begging TNA for a job.

[Hyde Hill]

Just another joke who'll get hit with wellness violations 3 times in a year and a half, and be right back begging TNA for a job.

 

????? Dude is as straight as they come and if WWE doesn't manage to make a star out of him with their larger mark fanbase its fail on their part. They need a new good big man desperately.

[Hashasheen]

Didn't Morgan already hit the E? I remember Survivor Series 2003. He actually showed some talent there already. It seems a natural fit, really.

 

Not that sad to see Love go, as I didn't watch TNA anyhow. Sad to see that "Sarita" (is she even mexican??) is not being used anymore. Does she even have matches? I loved the tag team with Shantelle.

 

Sarita primarily works for CMLL or AAA (can't remember which) as one of their biggest female stars, which is why she doesn't get sustained pushes on TNA television very often. If I recall correctly, she did an interview recently about her bringing down Rosita to Mexico as back up in this big feud that's supposed to culminate in a 10-women, steel cage, loser gets their hair cut match.

[Hyde Hill]

CMLL and she is Canadian but best known in Mexico and works that style. Yeah Sarita is probably one of the most underutilized talents atm. Hope she gets a run at Tessmacher. And Blackman start checking out TNA a lot has changed for the better last couple of months, apart from one junkie hickup its been good.

[Stennick]

I disagree Hyde I've never been that impressed by Morgan. I'm not saying he's any worse than some of the other big men but the E is already crowded with the likes of Kane, Henry, Ryback (not a big man but pushed like one). I've never been sold on the guy as anything more than average.

[Hyde Hill]

I disagree Hyde I've never been that impressed by Morgan. I'm not saying he's any worse than some of the other big men but the E is already crowded with the likes of Kane, Henry, Ryback (not a big man but pushed like one). I've never been sold on the guy as anything more than average.

 

Agree to disagree but is there a big man out there who isn't on his last legs that could take over that spot atm? Mason Ryan, Big Zeke? Maybe I am missing someone but there really isn't one there.

 

And the glut of big/power men is actually a perfect setup for Morgan. He can do a "giant killer" type of gimmick and have him first run over big dudes from the past, the snitskies, Knoxes, Kozlovs etc of this world.

 

Then the lower card current ones, Zeke, Ryan, Tensai etc. Then move on to Henry and then Show.

 

Then in the end depending where you want to go you do Kane and have Morgan beat him, have Taker challenge him for revenge and beat Morgan at wrestlemania but having to cheat to do so.

 

Or have Rey Mysterio challenge him, post Kane, and have Morgan beat him prompting a Batista return and have Morgan beat him at mania.

 

Or post Kane have him declare no more threats for him and going for the title only for Lesnar to disagree and put him over at Mania.

 

Instant maineventer. And can scan his progress, if the fans don't react or he fs up on screen or off screen can pull the plug.

[sheepy]

I disagree Hyde I've never been that impressed by Morgan. I'm not saying he's any worse than some of the other big men but the E is already crowded with the likes of Kane, Henry, Ryback (not a big man but pushed like one). I've never been sold on the guy as anything more than average.

 

I've always dug him. He's fairly limited in the ring (decent but not outlandish) but I found when he was in decent feuds he was pretty damn good on the mike. Think TNA screwed up on their part as they could have easily built him into a ME 1 / 2 years ago but cut his push when he was getting over.

 

Towards the end of the MEM days I always thought if Kurt formed a break away faction with Joe and Morgan that would have been the smart end with Morgan and Joe pretty much burying the likes of Booker, Nash and Steiner

[Blackman]

CMLL and she is Canadian but best known in Mexico and works that style. Yeah Sarita is probably one of the most underutilized talents atm. Hope she gets a run at Tessmacher. And Blackman start checking out TNA a lot has changed for the better last couple of months, apart from one junkie hickup its been good.

 

Allé vooruit dan, k'zal nog ene keer kijken. Maar als't suckt dan hebben ze toch weer voor een tijdje afgedaan hoor.

 

As for TNA's commentary. Is it still Tazz? Can't express how much I like the guy, but as a colour commentator, he's fairly limited. Gets stale pretty quickly, and that's coming from a guy who thought King was awesome. But hey, it's better than that guy they had in their early period. Whatshisname? Loved the way he went all out on everything Amazing Red did. Quite funny. The professor is still good as always. He doesn't give you that 'warm and cosy' feeling JR did (felt like he was hosting a BBQ every damn time), but it's still quality stuff, just like Prazak, who I don't like that much but I can't say anything bad about his commentary.

[Hyde Hill]

Lol nederlands op the boards, kan je aanraden die van vorige donderdag en die van 2 weken daarvoor te kijken eerst, die waren heel goed, Slammiversary ook.

 

Your referring to Don West and he was actually pretty good in his heel run but he and TNA wanted him to completely focus on marketing which he apparently did a good job at. Tenay lately has seemed more energized just like a lot of the roster. Taz meh, he has his moments, sometimes hes good at explaining at what the wrestlers are doing in the ring and then he gets goofy.

[Arrows]

Hebner look like a really old Mr Anderson to anyone else?

[Hyde Hill]

Lol. Slick Johnson still has the drop on him as it pertains to Madison. If anyone remembers that segment.

[Hyde Hill]

So it has to be me again? Anyhoo kickass show even though apart from King the X guys where of lesser caliber.

 

Des X

 

Taz taking personal time off so JB and Tenay at commentary, anyone else smell a visit to LA and Ryan?

 

4 way qualifier for 8th spot: Rubix, Andrews, Darsow, Lars. - either rubix or andrews should win.

 

4 qualifier matches involving: Ion, Williams, Kash, Dutt, Cameron, Flip, King, ??? - Ion, Dutt, King, Williams/ Kash should win imho.

 

Ultimate X 4 way for the title: Dutt/King/Ion would all be good winners.

 

Joe vs Angle BFGS - always a good match lets say time limit draw because both focus on submission.

 

AJ vs Daniels last man standing - yes this again but a nice stip and always a good match, Daniels wins for once Kaz involvement. Plz no Claire heel turn.

 

Roode vs Aries - Great build and will be interesting to see how they pull this off. Lets go simple Aries wins via DQ.

 

Should be a great show although some of the qualifiers will suffer for time.

[Hyde Hill]

BTW anyone else feel the similarities between King and Aries striking? Leaving ROH for more money, coming in via tournament at Des X time, Aries helping train King, both former TNA guys, Aries trying out for tough enough and King being final 4 but losing to Nidia and Gayda (fail).

[The Final Countdown]

Aries' departure from ROH is pretty different from Kenny's. ROH stopped booking him in the fall of 2010, and he didn't come to TNA until, what, the summer of 2011? Not really comparable.

[Hyde Hill]

Yeah true but still both had ROH as their last employer. And left probably for money reasons and Aries apparently also creative differences if you want to put a name to it. The whole King situation is kinda unique contract wise. Still plenty of overlaps in total. Also instead of going Aries style and dominating the X division I would rather see Rhett come in down the line.