Booker T to TNA? [Archive]

Fox

10-17-2007, 03:24 AM

The following statement is from Booker T's official website:

Announcement

We want to begin by thanking the many wonderful WWE fans that we have had the privilege of entertaining over the last eight years. Sharmell and I have enjoyed the opportunity to put smiles on your faces night after night. We also want to thank everyone in the wrestling community for their support of our very own P.W.A. (Pro Wrestling Alliance). The dream of bringing professional wrestling back to my home town of Houston, Texas is coming to fruition, and we have you to thank for it.

I want to address something that has been on my mind for quite some time now in regards to my recent suspension from WWE. I want to state for the record that I was not taking any illegal substance, or anything outside of my physician's care, and that the suspension was unwarranted. However, rather than fight the suspension or publicly voice my discontent, I used this recent hiatus to rest, work with the P.W.A., and reflect on the direction of my career as a professional wrestler. I also, for the record, have never at any time ordered anything from "Signature Pharmacy". This allegation is upsetting, and the careless and slanderous reporting of this matter is currently being addressed by my legal counsel.

I would like to also address any possible rumors or misinformation regarding our release from WWE. I had been unhappy for quite some time with the direction that the Company was going in. In fact, I asked for my release back in July for that very reason. However, after further contemplation, I decided to continue on with WWE because of my passion for this industry and my desire to entertain the fans. Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that my unhappiness with my work environment was beginning to take a great toll on other aspects of my life. I knew that it was time to make some extremely tough decisions. Therefore, in the interest of my mental, physical, and spiritual well being, I along with my wife, asked for our release from World Wrestling Entertainment for the second time within months. We were graciously granted our release and we have since amicably parted ways. While the business relationship between ourselves and the WWE has ended, we will continue to be involved in Professional Wrestling. We hope that our loyal fans will follow us as we make this transition.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, and we will see you soon!

- Booker T. and Sharmell

Hmmmm?

SammyG

10-17-2007, 03:31 AM

Could be.

D Mac

10-17-2007, 04:55 AM

Hope so.

Xerzes

10-17-2007, 05:34 AM

Wouldn't expect more than one or two shows a year outside of PWA for him.

Mr Regal

10-17-2007, 06:20 AM

Sounds like he has been well and truly mugged off by the WWE.

I like Booker, I hope he's goes to TNA and starts a TAG Team up with Dustin again:lol: that was Team and their antics were pure "gold".

Wonder how many of the other guys suspended were done so unfairly?

Mr. Nerfect

10-17-2007, 06:47 AM

I'm not sure who wrote that statement, but it is very well worded for a wrestler. I would not put it past Booker T to be articulate, though. He is one of the good guys in the industry, I think.

What would have made the statement even better is if it ended with "NOW CAN YOU DIG THAT......SUCKA?!?!?!?! *Interoonie*"

Anyway, I really want to see Booker T end up in TNA. He's still got some gas left in the tank, he's a great wrestler, and he's a legitimate star in the industry (when used right). TNA should work out some deal where PWA becomes sort of a sister promotion to TNA.

A hypothetical question for you: In another world, where Chris Jericho chose TNA over WWE, could they have been the #1 promotion with Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Sting, Christian Cage, Booker T, Kevin Nash and Samoa Joe under contract?

Dave Youell

10-17-2007, 06:52 AM

Well i'm shocked that a main event wrestler who's left the WWE is being linked with TNA, this is the first time a link this has ever appeared

Theo Dious

10-17-2007, 11:47 AM

I don't want to see Booker in TNA. It would be a pathetic way to end his career at this point.

IC Champion

10-17-2007, 12:01 PM

I don't want to see Booker in TNA. It would be a pathetic way to end his career at this point.

And being put on the shelf until he was hopefully forgotten about, and then quiety be released. That's a great way to end a 20 year career?

The One

10-17-2007, 12:11 PM

We will continue to be involved with professional wrestling...gee...could he be talking about the fucking promotion he owns? No, it must be TNA. :roll:

Theo Dious

10-17-2007, 12:30 PM

And being put on the shelf until he was hopefully forgotten about, and then quiety be released. That's a great way to end a 20 year career?

No, but it's better than sucking ass in TNA. The idea of having a high-level match at a major PPV, and then riding off into the sunset to spend the rest of his days training a new generation of young wrestlers isn't exactly bereft of dignity. Also, if he would ever again reach the heights he has done in his career, it won't be with TNA, especially with their already swollen roster of WCW throwbacks and WWE rejects.

BigDaddyCool

10-17-2007, 01:35 PM

A hypothetical question for you: In another world, where Chris Jericho chose TNA over WWE, could they have been the #1 promotion with Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Sting, Christian Cage, Booker T, Kevin Nash and Samoa Joe under contract?

Answer: NO. Named wrestlers do not make the promotion #1. TNA would still be located in Florida rarely traveling. To be #1, they need to be able to travel, make some money doing it if not break even. They would need better writing/booking. TNA currently has the star power it needs, they just need to us it.

Also, how the hell did Coma Joe get into that list of Angle, Jericho, Sting, Booker, Christian, and his holyness Kevin Nash?

Also, all bullshit aside, how did Nash get in that list? He hasn't done shit besides be hilarious. He doesn't wrestle.

BigDaddyCool

10-17-2007, 01:39 PM

Also, Booker has had a great run. He has been a champion every where he went. He lost his last match to HHH. Is that so bad? 1) Going out on top is overrated. 2) At least he didn't end his career losing to Lawler.

Kane Knight

10-17-2007, 01:41 PM

We will continue to be involved with professional wrestling...gee...could he be talking about the fucking promotion he owns? No, it must be TNA. :roll:

Thank you for being the voice of common fucking sense.

...That feels weird.

Destor

10-17-2007, 04:02 PM

We will continue to be involved with professional wrestling...gee...could he be talking about the fucking promotion he owns? No, it must be TNA. :roll:

Johnny Vegas

10-17-2007, 04:47 PM

...That feels weird.

6to1

10-17-2007, 05:34 PM

We will continue to be involved with professional wrestling...gee...could he be talking about the fucking promotion he owns? No, it must be TNA. :roll:
but i still see him working part time with tna maby even to cross promote hos promotion.

Fox

10-17-2007, 08:49 PM

It just seems to make sense. Booker T has been using TNA guys in PWA for a few months now. Jay Lethal, the X-Division Champion, is wrestling for him later this month, in fact. Tonight he's going to be on a radio show with Brother Devon from TNA. They're promoting a mystery partner for the main event of next month's PPV.

And his wording was "We hope that our loyal fans will follow us as we make this transition," and he ends it with "we will see you soon."

How are their loyal fans going to follow them to PWA when PWA doesn't have national TV? Move there? And watch it live? No. I dont think that's what they meant.

At this point it's all skepticism anyways, but it seems to make sense to me.

FourFifty

10-18-2007, 01:43 AM

Kane Knight

10-18-2007, 02:28 PM

And his wording was "We hope that our loyal fans will follow us as we make this transition," and he ends it with "we will see you soon."

Theory: You're reading too far into the meaning of one line and a generic platitude.

I know you said it was speculation, but I think you're really out on a limb here.

Kane Knight

10-18-2007, 02:33 PM