BOOK TNA: So TNA has all the talent that they need, but they can't do shit with it

[The Naitch]

So, if you were to book TNA with the current roster, how would you do it? Which angles would you use to compete with the WWE?

Ignore the whole stigma that TNA is crap, they have shit production, they suck, the name sucks etc etc TNA still sucks etc etc TNA sucks Dixie Carter should be in a MILF porno

Hell you could call it a different name, as long as you use most of the talent they have

You can even fire the some of the riff raff.

DO IT

[JT]

Honestly TNA has been so boring to me, that I haven't even kept up with there current roster. However, without thinking much, here are a few minor things.

First, less comedy skits and angles. Hey, I believe comedy has it's place in wrestling...but it shouldn't be the whole show. I would make Kurt and his team serious heels with AJ retaining a bit of the coward gimmick. From there I would build on the tention of Christian with AJ and Tomko, leading to a build up to an eventual feud.

Second, I would have someone just beat the crap out of Jim Cornett. He's had a year of pushing heels around and quite frankly I'm ready for one of the heels to snap and beat his ass.

There is probably more, and I could definately improve on my beginning ideas, but that's just off the top of my head. Let me look through the roster and current storylines, and maybe I'll come up with some better ideas. Till then, I'm out.

[El Fangel]

Open the New Years PPV with there has been a mistake in the contract signing last year, As it seems Jeff Jarrett has forfeited his rights as the majority stockholder, and they were bought by a private bidder. Who is on his way to the building.

*Enter Limo and Wait A Moment*
*Out steps 12 Guards who line the ramp to the stage*
*Enter Limo*
*Paul Heyman Exits Limo*

Heyman gets in the ring, and explains that he read over the contract and he noticed an error stating that JJ's shares be made public, he has bought 51% of the shares, and now owns TNA, or better known now as EWF (Extreme Wrestling Federation)

*Enter JJ, who is quickly taken away by guards upon request of Heyman*

Heyman then brings each and every champion to the ring, and strips them all of thier titles. And gives them the chance to win them back in an elimination match of somesort.

He then introduces the EWF Hardcore Title.

Have some major non bullshit feuds

Daniels vs Angle (c'mon)
Joe vs Abyss (Have them destroy each other)
Rhino vs Sting (Classic last man standing to end it)
Cage vs Styles (cage match)
Nash vs Hall (Make this a bad bloody feud, make them fed up with each other, a drag this fucker out)

Build it up, use the mid-card with the hardcore title, and x-division titles, unifie them to make the people who do it stand out. That and stop hiring WWE leftovers, they are moldy throw them out

[Jeritron]

The different segments of their shows don't seem different. It all seems like one big mess and theres no real layering.

On a WWE or even WCW product, you get the distinct feeling of divisions and layers, but that they all work together cohesively.

With TNA it's like theres a big clusterfuck of main eventers, and a big clusterfuck of no names and undercarders.

They need to have a smaller pool of "top guys" and focus on them. Theres a new number one contender every couple weeks and theres all kinds of guys floating in and out of the title scene and fueding with eachother when they're not.

They need to seperate their main event from their undercard with a midcard. And they need an uppermidcard title.
Usually, more belts isn't the answer but here it is. They're at 2 hours, have monthly ppvs and a full roster and only have 1 heavyweight singles title. The X division title is for Xdivision guys.

They added a womens division and a womens belt. Why?

They need a belt analagous to the IC strap for guys like Robert Roode, Kaz, AJ Styles and Samoa Joe and as a way to eventually bring up other midcarders before thrusting them into main events.

Theres a lot of meaningless short lived fueds to keep guys busy.

[El Fangel]

See Hardcore title, for less known guys (I.e Lower Midcard)

NAT - North American Title (For Styles and Joe)

[Jeritron]

and Roode and Kaz. They need to push these new guys that people like. I don't ever really watch TNA unless I happen to pass it on tv and have nothing better to do.

I don't by any means mark for everything that sets foot in the impact zone, I mark for very little.
But I'm a very big fan of what they have in Kaz and Robert Roode and they need to make them uppermidcarders and push them.

[thedamndest]

I would revamp the arena. If they're trying to compete with WWE they need to not look like they rented out the old American Gladiators building.

[The MAC]

1. heyman on the booking team.

2. Kurt angle serious heel. Have him push those "I'm a gold medalist and you're all shit" promo's

3. Less gimmick matches

4. Revamp that whole fucking set. It looks shit

5. Nash and Mike Tenay on commentary with Cornette now and again

6. Storylines that arent wwe rejected.

7. a hardcore title.

8. The stables must have point and purpose

9.4 sided ring please

[Kane Knight]

I'd push better production values, first.

I'm going to be honest: I haven't watched enough of Impact lately to know exactly what I'd do with people, but I'd start my murdering Soma Joe on stage.

[DAMN iNATOR]

*walks in*
*fires everyone*
*everyone leaves*
*set is destroyed, never to be seen again.*

Short and sweet.

[Innovator]

1. Get regular ring

2. Booking team of Heyman, Cornette, Scoot D'Amore, and Raven

3. Make the fans pay to get in

4. Senshi vs. Kurt Angle, let the stiffing begin

5. House cleaning, get rid of WWE lowercard rejects

6. Fire Don West and Tenay, get better announcers

7. Fire cameramen, take money you save from the bloated contracts and put it into production.

[BigDaddyCool]

I agree with Vator for the most part. Execpt with Senshi, he would be fired by me.

[BigDaddyCool]

Oh, plus, I've said it before, anytime they are going to have Angle do something funny, actaully have Hall and Nash do something funny.

[JT]

Okay, so I have other things to do, but I did want to give a more thought out version of what I would do. I still don't have a great idea of what's going on in the company, but from what I do know, this is the direction I would go (also this is assuming I'm the President and not the booker).

1.) Remove Jeff Jarret from the booking team, and place Jim Corrnett in his place. If Jim didn't want the job, I would then place myself in charge and hire Lance Storm as a consultant. I would leave Vince Russo in, but keep him on a leash.

Jeff can stay on at VP as the man does have business sense when not stroking his ego, but if he isn't happy with the decision, he may leave.

2.) I would continue with the current storylines (because total reboots are stupid), and talk with wrestlers about ideas. I would also start working all storylines to either quickly conclude for better one (or work into better ones), and start a more serious line of angles in the company. Only people who should be doing comedy are those who can pull it off.

3.) I would run some of my ideas by the roster, as well as fans of the product (using multiple outlets) to get a feel of what people think of them. Those that seem to hit it off with the audience I would go for.

4.) More matches...got 2 hours and people who have talent beyond WWE. I would start showcasing more of that. Also I gimmick matches will be shut down for awhile and matches will start having clean finishes again.

5.) Mike Tenay and Don West will be moved off commentary. They are god awlful at it and need to be replaced. I would start looking around independent promotions for better commentators. If I'm unable to find one, off the top of my head I would offer Cyrus, Joel Gertner, and Bobby Henan (bad voice and all) to a tryout. Again, unable to find someone I would look inside the company for people, looking at Raven, Mr. Sinister, Jim Corrnett, Jermmy Borash, and whoever else may be good on the mic.

6.) Keep the Knockout Championship and Division. Yes, it just eats up more time others could use, but I'm always up for promoting woman who wrestler and aren't just eye candy, and I see some potential.

7.) Layoffs...roster is too big with people we don't need. Alot aren't even getting paid are getting screwed because of it, so I think it's time to let some people go their own way.

[DAMN iNATOR]

1.) Arrive.
2.) Raise Hell.
3.) Leave.

[The MAC]

sell it to uhlk hogan and we can watch everyweek as someone new jobs to the hulkster..

side question: think linda is gonna job in the divorce?

[Kane Knight]

*walks in*
*fires everyone*
*everyone leaves*
*set is destroyed, never to be seen again.*

Short and sweet.

A little context here:

I don't think I've ever uttered these words before. Certainly not for retards like Alienoid or Sammy, not for douches like br0ken, and not for Vermaat.

You should never be allowed to post. Not "You should shut up," or "go away." You should actively be barred from ever posting again. Not just here, but anywhere.

Have a nice day. :)

[BigDaddyCool]

Okay, so I have other things to do, but I did want to give a more thought out version of what I would do. I still don't have a great idea of what's going on in the company, but from what I do know, this is the direction I would go (also this is assuming I'm the President and not the booker).

1.) Remove Jeff Jarret from the booking team, and place Jim Corrnett in his place. If Jim didn't want the job, I would then place myself in charge and hire Lance Storm as a consultant. I would leave Vince Russo in, but keep him on a leash.

Jeff can stay on at VP as the man does have business sense when not stroking his ego, but if he isn't happy with the decision, he may leave.

2.) I would continue with the current storylines (because total reboots are stupid), and talk with wrestlers about ideas. I would also start working all storylines to either quickly conclude for better one (or work into better ones), and start a more serious line of angles in the company. Only people who should be doing comedy are those who can pull it off.

3.) I would run some of my ideas by the roster, as well as fans of the product (using multiple outlets) to get a feel of what people think of them. Those that seem to hit it off with the audience I would go for.

4.) More matches...got 2 hours and people who have talent beyond WWE. I would start showcasing more of that. Also I gimmick matches will be shut down for awhile and matches will start having clean finishes again.

5.) Mike Tenay and Don West will be moved off commentary. They are god awlful at it and need to be replaced. I would start looking around independent promotions for better commentators. If I'm unable to find one, off the top of my head I would offer Cyrus, Joel Gertner, and Bobby Henan (bad voice and all) to a tryout. Again, unable to find someone I would look inside the company for people, looking at Raven, Mr. Sinister, Jim Corrnett, Jermmy Borash, and whoever else may be good on the mic.

6.) Keep the Knockout Championship and Division. Yes, it just eats up more time others could use, but I'm always up for promoting woman who wrestler and aren't just eye candy, and I see some potential.

7.) Layoffs...roster is too big with people we don't need. Alot aren't even getting paid are getting screwed because of it, so I think it's time to let some people go their own way.

A lot of this looks like that guide of stuff TNA should do that I wrote. Which makes me think TNA has no fucking sence. If they simply offered better wrestling and simply but logically story lines, they could really compete with WWE.

[DAMN iNATOR]

A little context here:

I don't think I've ever uttered these words before. Certainly not for retards like Alienoid or Sammy, not for douches like br0ken, and not for Vermaat.

You should never be allowed to post. Not "You should shut up," or "go away." You should actively be barred from ever posting again. Not just here, but anywhere.

Have a nice day. :)

I :heart: you, too, KK...:love::kiss:

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'd do my best to get Paul Heyman into the company. He's got that "Heyman Shuffle" thing, but does anyone really see that lasting? Even so, can't he somehow do both? Have Heyman write for the shows, and maybe appear on them in some role. I always preferred him as a commentator, but I'd give that position to Raven. Oh yeah, Don West would be relegated to TNA Today, if not fired.

Mike Tenay and Raven would be a fucking awesome commentary team. Tenay knows his shit, and isn't as bad as everyone makes him out to be. Raven understands the psychology of the business, and he's a genuinely smart and funny guy. Kevin Nash is funny, but I don't think he could add to a match's story; rather take away from it.

Turning Point would feature Christopher Daniels winning the TNA World Heavyweight Title shot in the "Feast or Fired Match," and in the main event, because Tomko is probably out, Daniels makes an appeal to be Kurt Angle's tag team partner, to earn his respect. AJ Styles is fine with it, because he and Daniels used to team. Angle allows Daniels on, and it is the Fallen Angel who takes the fall to Samoa Joe in the match. Kurt Angle beats on Christopher Daniels after the match, but Senshi and Elix Skipper run down for the save. This leads to an Angle Alliance vs. XXX feud, of sorts.

There can't be any glass ceiling in TNA. Guys like Frankie Kazarian need to be taken seriously in the main event. Teaming with Booker T is a good start. I'd have Booker take Kaz under his wing, with Frankie getting a little frustrated at just little condescening things Booker does. Nothing to signify a heel turn for either man, but just a slow burn mentor/student thing. To keep up appearances, have Frankie Kazarian work a lot of PWA shows. Sharmell can manage both guys, and they can take it in turns facing Christian Cage and Robert Roode, with Cage and Roode helping each other out, and forming a new incarnation of Team Canada. Christian Cage, Robert Roode (still under the rich gimmick) and Petey Williams, and bring in Shantelle Taylor and Rain for the Women's Division, and to be Christian and Roode's bitches respectively.

As for other signings, I'd bring in Kid Kash and Rob Van Dam. Kid Kash is a bit of a risk, but he is an entertaining performer, and I have a plan for him. Stick him back with his "cousin" Lance Hoyt, who is currently in a bit of a group with Jimmy Rave and Christy Hemme. That way, Rave can break out and do some singles stuff in the X-Division, while TNA has one of its more established teams from past back. Rob Van Dam can just compete in the X-Division.

Ron Killings has a bit of heat on him, but there is potential in his character, I think. Have him lose the Feast or Fired Match, and then beat up Jim Cornette when he does not agree to let him back into the company. Cornette then re-hires Killings, just so he can punish him. Maybe a feud with Matt Morgan?

I'd release The Voodoo Kin Mafia, The Steiner Brothers and Team 3D. Scott Steiner is great on the mic, and Team 3D are still a fairly decent tag team, but all three units are wearing out their welcomes. For The James Gang, it happened a long time ago.

The big match to build up to, is Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe. Along the way, Angle can pick up wins against Christopher Daniels and Jay Lethal (who is probably owed a title shot for his X-Division Championship victory over Angle). Maybe have Lethal move away from the "Black Machismo" gimmick, and start playing up the fact he is Samoa Joe's student?

[Mr. JL]

TNA has a much larger roster than they need. I'd probablly give at least 12 wrestlers the axe.