Vince McMahon purchasing TNA?

[Malfeitor]

Source: PW Torch

"During WWE's annual shareholders meeting on Friday, WWE CEO Vince McMahon briefly addressed a question on whether he'll consider buying out TNA.

"I don't know that they're for sale," McMahon said in a non-committal fashion. After a long pause as the shareholder asking the question pressed McMahon to give an answer, McMahon added, "Maybe."

The exchange at the end of the conference call was as follows:

Shareholder: When are you going to buy that three-letter company that's based in Nashville, Tenn., because they have the wrong people in charge of that company. Please save the business from Dixie Carter. (McMahon lightly laughs) Stephanie McMahon has more brains than Dixie Carter. (McMahon: Ooh.) I think if you buy it now, there's a shot at fixing that company up because I know you'll put the right people in charge of that company.

McMahon: I'm (long pause) - I don't know that they're for sale.

Shareholder: They're not for sale now, but I'm sure if you offered them something - I don't know, it's a 50/50 shot.

McMahon: Well - (deep groan) Maybe.

The exchange was removed from discussion earlier in the conference about WWE looking to acquire entertainment properties that fit their business model as part of the "New WWE" initiative, which TNA would fit into.

WWE said their goal is to find related content companies and "literally put them through the WWE system to create new revenue (for WWE)." WWE said the long-term goal is to acquire companies related to their content to grow the core business, which is creating content.

[Fox]

Not gonna happen. At least not anytime soon.

Panda Energy has deep pockets and the Carters, while they've recently shown some concern over their daughter Dixie's failure to grow the company, aren't going to throw in the towel and hand their baby over to Vince McMahon just yet. They still have a TV deal that probably isn't going anywhere, they still have some of the biggest names in wrestling history, and they don't rely on a corporate conglomerate the way WCW did to make decisions for them.

As much sense as it makes for WWE-Lite (TNA) to officially become WWE branded, it's not going to happen.

[Tazz Dan]

This never happened

[Tazz Dan]

But this did:

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[PorkSoda]

No. That never happened! The decision was reversed....the referee counted fast....that match never happened and you didn't see a damn thing!

[VSG]

I would hope this never happens.

[Cool King]

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HAPPENED.

[Razzamajazz]

maybe definitely means yes on the internet.

[BizarroKing]

I think TNA will stay in business as long as Hogan doesn't get the belt...

[Xero]

It's not happening anytime soon. And if it did happen, they would not be a brand. They'd take a few select talents, MAYBE do an invasion, and that would be it.

The only reason Vince would ever want to buy TNA is to own the tape library. Anything else would be for the hell of it.

[Droford]

Vince should buy ROH

[The Naitch]

I would fuck Dixie Carter

[CSL]

The sky is blue

[Jeritron]

The concept of WWE owning and operating another wrestling company completely seperately from their brand is an interesting one.
It allows them to tap into other fan bases or try new things without making changes to their bread and butter.
Of course they'd inevitably do crossovers or talent exchange, but keeping the products mostly seperate in name and direction would be very interesting.

That's the concept I gathered from the "acquire new entertainment properties" bit. They could own and operate anything from another wrestling promotion, to an MMA league, or whatever else, and keep the WWE name mostly off of it directly.

That's something I think Vince has a hard time doing though. Whether it be WWE films, XFL or the bodybuilding federation, all those outside endeavors were ultimately promoted all over the main product and were laced with references and branding that called attention to them being part of the WWF/E. And in every case I think that's something that ultimately hurt them.

[Calamondin]

Wow, the stockholder asking that question was a huge douche. "Hey Vince, your daughter is dumb, but not as dumb as Dixie Carter!"

[Next Big Thing]

That shareholder sounded like a big fucking mark.

[Raven Reaper]

http://nodq.com/wwe/306119559.shtml

For god's sake, I hope he doesn't. Please. No MORE PG SHIT AND DON'T YOU EVER TOUCH THE KNOCKOUTS DIVISION!!! DON'T turn them into barbie dolls, bitch.

[CSL]

5 threads down. 5 threads. 5 lines. Maybe 4 inches. I hate you.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

There is already a thread about this. Plus your signature thing sucks.

[Raven Reaper]

Even if he bought TNA, I can imagine all of the knockout women's division will be another PG SHIT BARBIE DOLL ERA to me. DON'T FUCKING TOUCH TNA!

I hope he doesn't. Please delete my other post about this. Sorry.

[BigDaddyCool]

Stupid TNA fanboy.

[Xero]

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[CSL]

PG SHIT BARBIE DOLL ERA. Please commence with the suicide.

[CSL]

Seriously considering deleting every trace of Die Antwoord from my computer because of this person.

[LK]

Even if he bought TNA, I can imagine all of the knockout women's division will be another PG SHIT BARBIE DOLL ERA to me. DON'T FUCKING TOUCH TNA!

I hope he doesn't. Please delete my other post about this. Sorry.
:wtf:

[Xero]

The X Division would be another PG SHIT MIDGET ERA to him.

[Next Big Thing]

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldjpvfDvSe1qdj4d8o1_500.gif

What/who is this and is it wrong of me to be slightly aroused at the thought of fucking it?

I need answers to complete the fantasy.

[CSL]

Seriously considering deleting every trace of Die Antwoord from my computer because of this person.

[CSL]

Yolandi to be specific I believe her name is

[Xero]

Seriously thought that was a guy.

[The Naitch]

notice the Batista shirt

http://grantwho.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/die-antwood.jpg

The guy is exactly what YOUR Hero would become if he pursued a rap career

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r285/ardentbiscuit/DieAntwoord21.jpg

Also the look on Batista's face is hilarious

[Xero]

Bat Is Ta.

[Jordan]

TNA isn't important enough for WWE to buy, get real. It would actually lower WWE's image to own that company. It's history is flawed and shit. They fucked themselves from the start by being a B-Rate show compared to WWE.

[Raven Reaper]

TNA isn't important enough for WWE to buy, get real. It would actually lower WWE's image to own that company. It's history is flawed and shit. They fucked themselves from the start by being a B-Rate show compared to WWE.

Exactly. It's like the pot and the Kettle case there.

[chrisat928]

Tape library would be the only thing worth anything, but I don't think even WWE's DVD guys can do anything with TNA's terrible production.

[Xero]

Tape library would be the only thing worth anything, but I don't think even WWE's DVD guys can do anything with TNA's terrible production.

For historic purposes if nothing else.

Take a Sting DVD, for example. With the TNA library, they have about 5 more years in addition to his WCW stuff.

A Cruiserweight DVD could include X Division matches.

Plus it would add more to documentaries, just because they'd have more footage.

More footage to own is always a good thing as long as they have something to do with it, and with so many media projects on the horizon for WWE, including their network, the TNA library would be, if nothing else, a good thing to have.

[chrisat928]

I was talking more about the knack of TNA's camera work at missing big spots, looking right at guys blading, etc.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I think the WWE would love to get their hands on TNA's tape library and some of the talent there. I mean, say what you want about WWE's attitude towards tag teams, but if the WWE got their hands on Beer Money and The Motor City Machine Guns, I think we'd see some great tag team action on WWE TV. And the WWE doesn't need to put ANY creative energy into it. Bonus!

The idea of the WWE branching out and owning other companies without the WWE banner being plastered everywhere is certainly an interesting one. Imagine if Vince bought ROH, didn't really do anything to change the way it was run, except maybe lending a top star to them here or there -- you'd essentially have a farm league with a different sort of fanbase. Just Vince controlling more of the market.

[Tazz Dan]

5 threads down. 5 threads. 5 lines. Maybe 4 inches. I hate you.

Raven Reaper and Guru Dave would make a good stable around here.

[Aguakate]

I don't see the Carters EVER selling TNA to Vince McMahon and the WWE...

[The MAC]

same thing was said about wcw

[Fox]

same thing was said about wcw

Yeah, but there's the small detail of WCW being a faction of a much, much larger entity called Time/Warner, while TNA is a large detail in the family owned company of Panda Energy.

[The MAC]

if its losing money then it shouldn't matter.

TNA need to focus on being different from the WWE.

If wwe is PG then TNA should be MA

if WWE tag division suck then TNA should push their tag division

If the Diva's cant wrestle in WWE then make damn sure the Knockouts can deliver a match.

For fucksake stop tna to be WWE. YOu will not beat Vince.

[The Ravishing One]

Vince wouldn't buy. He learnt from the WCW buy that no competition is bad for business.

No matter how bad the competition is, it's competition regardless whether Vince is worried about it or not.

[The MAC]

stephanie vs dixie in a bra and panties match for tna ownership

[#1-norm-fan]

Vince wouldn't buy. He learnt from the WCW buy that no competition is bad for business.

No matter how bad the competition is, it's competition regardless whether Vince is worried about it or not.

Vince has said before though that as a sports entertainment show, the competition is other sports and entertainment shows. So he'll always have competition. Whether we agree with the theory or not, that's what Vince's mindset is.

On a side note, I do kind of like the idea of "WWE inc." having an actual wrestling company and a "sports entertainment" company all under it's care. And it seems somewhat logical that one day he would branch out to grab that old school wrestling market maybe by making another brand strictly for it down the road.

[St. Jimmy]

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[Volare]

Raven Reaper and Guru Dave would make a good stable around here.

Who are they feuding with might I ask? This could be a good story line.

[Gertner]

Vince wouldn't buy. He learnt from the WCW buy that no competition is bad for business.

No matter how bad the competition is, it's competition regardless whether Vince is worried about it or not.

Since when has TNA been competition?

[M-A-G]

Wow, the stockholder asking that question was a huge douche. "Hey Vince, your daughter is dumb, but not as dumb as Dixie Carter!"

It's funny 'cause it's true!

[M-A-G]

I was talking more about the knack of TNA's camera work at missing big spots, looking right at guys blading, etc.

They'd make millions with a Best Of TNA's Blade Jobs DVD.

[The Ravishing One]

Since when has TNA been competition?

No matter how bad they are - they are still competition.

[James Steele]

From the way the transcript read, I think Vince was subtly trying to tell that shareholder to shut the fuck up.

[Jordan]

From the way the transcript read, I think Vince was subtly trying to tell that shareholder to shut the fuck up.

:y:

[#1-norm-fan]

No matter how bad they are - they are still competition.

Not in Vince's eyes. They're not even the same form of entertainment.

[VSG]

Now with video

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P.S Steph is still hot, bitches!

[Xero]

lol his voice. Such a nerd.

[Droford]

Vince isn't stupid. Right now he'd have to spend too much money. Give em a few more years to run themselves well into the ground and he'll be able to get em for pennies on the current dollar.

[The Naitch]

If Vince buys TNA, I wonder if Sting will take his ball and go home?

[CSL]

Now with video

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good lord

[The Naitch]

The guy is just mad because he knows Dixie Carter would never give him the time of day. What a virgin nerd that guy is.

[#1-norm-fan]

Jesus Christ... ... ... that guy... ... ... Jesus Christ...

[The MAC]

vince was probably wondering how that tard got any money to buy shares in the first place. Perhaps he sold his star wars collection or something?

[kareru]

vince was probably wondering how that tard got any money to buy shares in the first place. Perhaps he sold his star wars collection or something?


or he won his money counting cards in Vegas


definitely should buy TNA definitely definitely yeah

[Jura]

Now with video

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P.S Steph is still hot, bitches!
For some reason it always irks me when a guy dresses in that blue shirt and black dress pants. Plus does this dude have one black shoe and one white shoe on?

[Jura]

Actually that whole group of people are ridiculous if you really look at them.

[VSG]

lol so he does, I did not notice that.

[Raven Reaper]

definitely should buy TNA definitely definitely yeah

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