Russo (Spoiler i suppose) [Archive]

steveweiser

02-12-2012, 07:17 PM

Well we all know this is going to be talked about so i thought i'd get in there first, apparently it looks like Vince Russo is out of TNA. Now i know theres a lot of love for him in within TPWW and you wish him luck in his future endeavours etc... :| but...

Do you guys think this could be a turning point for TNA and see the talent they do have eventually be used to push the company forward or do you think TNA is too far gone to pick up any remains and run with them?

St. Jimmy

02-12-2012, 07:56 PM

Russo out, Lagana in? FUCK YEAH. Hold on a moment.

St. Jimmy

02-12-2012, 07:57 PM

St. Jimmy

02-12-2012, 07:58 PM

I have my doubts, but this could be the start of TNA's turn around.

What Would Kevin Do?

02-12-2012, 08:10 PM

If Lagana starts booking, things could go very well for them.

Also, this isn't really a spoiler...

DLVH84

02-12-2012, 08:16 PM

Double D

02-12-2012, 09:06 PM

But David Arquette hasn't won the title yet...

Jordan

02-12-2012, 09:53 PM

Good news for TNA, now Bischoff and we are grand. Dave is the goods I think, I wonder if he can get TNA's production to stop being seizure inducing.

Innovator

02-12-2012, 09:58 PM

http://gifb.in/zSbV

Innovator

02-12-2012, 09:59 PM

http://www.gifshare.com/uploads/images/20071023/full_size/7706_mcmahondance.gif

CSL

02-12-2012, 10:01 PM

where did this idea come from that Dave Lagana is some variety of Heyman-esque creative mind outside of him being on the WWE writing team for a bit and talking on websites/podcasts/Twitter about his opinions (which happen to fall in line with a lot of "the internet") and riding on Vince's jet? legit question, maybe I'm missing something here, don't pay much attention to him anymore

#1-norm-fan

02-12-2012, 10:25 PM

Dropping Russo couldn't HURT. But I'm not convinced they're gonna make a huge turnaround just based on that.

Jordan

02-12-2012, 10:49 PM

where did this idea come from that Dave Lagana is some variety of Heyman-esque creative mind outside of him being on the WWE writing team for a bit and talking on websites/podcasts/Twitter about his opinions (which happen to fall in line with a lot of "the internet") and riding on Vince's jet? legit question, maybe I'm missing something here, don't pay much attention to him anymore

Good point, I think it was his blog.

What Would Kevin Do?

02-12-2012, 10:52 PM

It's mainly because Lagana is one of the writers who are pretty forward thinking, and more in touch with what's going on in the world.

Basically, he's not the second coming or anything, BUT he's the type to look forward, not backwards.

Immortal Moose

02-12-2012, 11:13 PM

So long as there's no more 50+ year old world champs it'll be better... maybe... hopefully

Wishbone

02-12-2012, 11:24 PM

My hopes are up for TNA. Hopefully this is the beginning of something better for them cause I really want to like TNA, but they make it so hard sometimes.

Immortal Moose

02-12-2012, 11:27 PM

Source(s): PWTorch.com & PWinsider.com
Here are some new details on the TNA creative team shake-up:

* Dave Lagana was working on helping with pre-taped segments only at the TNA PPV. It doesn’t appear as if he has been promoted or is replacing Vince Russo yet.

* Russo was not at the show and it does appear as if changes to the creative team are in the works. No official announcement on anything has been made to the wrestlers or staff.

* It appears as if the lackluster ratings for the recent iMPACT! shows in London, England may have been the final straw to cause changes.

* Eric Bischoff would have been part of the decision to get Vince Russo out of power within the TNA creative team. The feeling backstage right now is that Russo is out and that he won’t be retained in any capacity with TNA.

* Russo’s exit would likely result in Bischoff having more power. Bischoff has consistently disagreed with Russo on TNA’s booking and storylines.

* As of now, Bruce Prichard is still head of TNA’s creative team. Wherever Dave Lagana ends up, it’ll be below Prichard and Bischoff.

* At this point, it seems as if Lagana’s role won’t really be expanding. He has downplayed his role, another sign that he hasn’t been promoted.
http://www.tpww.net/2012/02/major-update-russo-fired-bischoffs-power-more/

VoodooPimp

02-13-2012, 12:17 AM

TNA need to run this as an advertising campaign. Hell, i'm considering tuning in again to see if things improve.

#1-norm-fan

02-13-2012, 12:23 AM

I have to say, I've been disappointed with Russo's role in TNA lately. As awful as he is, he's usually "That was fucking insane" awful (Like David Arquette's title win). Now though it's just been "This is fucking boring" awful. Not sure what happened to him.

FourFifty

02-13-2012, 12:44 AM

TNA need to run this as an advertising campaign. Hell, i'm considering tuning in again to see if things improve.

TNA: Now With No Russo!
TNA: No Vince could kill us. Not McMahon or Russo
TNA: FINALLY bringing you something new
TNA: Wrestling Matters (but Russo's paycheck doesn't)

KIRA

02-13-2012, 02:27 AM

My hopes are up for TNA. Hopefully this is the beginning of something better for them cause I really want to like TNA, but they make it so hard sometimes.

So very hard I just saw IMPACT and there's good stuff if they can just pull it together they can stop being a WCW circa 2000 parody routine.

The MAC

02-13-2012, 09:31 AM

when a rat like russo leaves he ship...

SlickyTrickyDamon

02-13-2012, 09:36 AM

TNA: Experience the Difference!!!!

kareru

02-13-2012, 09:36 AM

ok, i'll start it

NANA NA NA NA NAAAA HEEEEEEEY EY GOODBYE

Xero

02-13-2012, 09:38 AM

Vince Russo out of TNA Creative? My god, one third of the unholy trinity has been destroyed. Now for Hogan and Bischoff.

MoFo

02-13-2012, 11:49 AM

This is awful news, he did a lot of good there too b/c TNA was awesome in 2010 and Jarrett & Bulky Ray are the two best heels in the whole of wrasslin.

erickman

02-13-2012, 12:19 PM

TNA: Now With No Russo!
TNA: No Vince could kill us. Not McMahon or Russo
TNA: FINALLY bringing you something new
TNA: Wrestling Matters (but Russo's paycheck doesn't)

they need to show clips of the tna fans chanting fire russo and say you got your wish

St. Jimmy

02-13-2012, 12:27 PM

Jim Cornette <s>@</s>TheJimCornette (https://twitter.com/#%21/TheJimCornette) Have I died?!?!?!

lol, awesome.

erickman

02-13-2012, 12:33 PM

now cornette and russo can have there cage fight

KIRA

02-13-2012, 12:51 PM

I forgot to add:WOOOOOOOOHOOO FINALLY!

taker707

02-14-2012, 04:36 PM

its official

Dixie Carter just tweeted the following:

“TNA and Vince Russo have mutually parted ways as of this week. The separation is amicable and professional. We are glad for the opportunity to have worked together and wish each other nothing but good luck and success in the future.”

Volare

02-14-2012, 05:13 PM

FUCKING GONE

The MAC

02-15-2012, 01:01 AM

how many of you are thinking "well maybe this may make things worse"

Emperor Smeat

02-15-2012, 01:51 AM

Depends on how much more power Bischoff now gains as a result of Russo being canned. He already had a good amount of power once he arrived but hasn't created any long term positive results for TNA yet.

Innovator

02-15-2012, 07:40 AM

Eric Bischoff <s>@</s>EBischoff (https://twitter.com/#%21/EBischoff)

Close (https://twitter.com/#%21/EBischoff/status/169627144329248769)

Welcome David Lagana! Had the opportunity to work with David in WWE and learned to respect his knowledge of story structure and detail.

Volare

02-15-2012, 03:38 PM

Hmmmmmmmmmm

St. Jimmy

02-15-2012, 03:38 PM

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Damndirty

02-15-2012, 09:17 PM

So........ is this like a pattern or something? Is TNA catching up by having their attitude era while WWE's having their PG Era, and then when WWE moves into some new alternate era, TNA will be in its PG Era? Either way, whoever thinks a lingering Russo is a good thing must like the feeling of taking a stinging piss after jerking off with soap in the shower.
I give him praise for the Attitude Era, but I think that's the only condolence I give to his name, but when he murdered WCW in cold blood and admitted to doing it intentionally, he should not have been allowed to help run another company. TNA may see itself reborn!

Rollermacka

02-17-2012, 10:19 AM

Russo out, Lagana in? FUCK YEAH. Hold on a moment.

Hell yea, Lasagna! I love lasana, all that meat cheese and noodles :shifty:

Rollermacka

02-17-2012, 10:26 AM

Dropping Russo couldn't HURT. But I'm not convinced they're gonna make a huge turnaround just based on that.

Exactly, I don't think its a drastic change that's gonna reshape the company for the better. It wasn't till reciently that I learned that Russo left WCW around August of 2000 and that's when WCW went to complete hell (Constant swerves and run ins, I don't think one main event ended cleanly from late 2000 till the end)