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JT
02-03-2008, 05:15 PM
<strong>From Rajah.com:

- TNA will release a DVD on their recent Global Impact special. The project will feature all six matches between TNA and New Japan talent at the Tokyo Dome. It will also show footage of TNA stars in Japan as well as an interview with Jeff Jarrett.

- Speaking of the TNA Global Impact special, Mike Johnson of the Professional Wrestling Insider is reporting that there has been talk of moving the direction of booking in the company towards something more serious that focuses on the competition and athletic personalities of their talent.</strong>


Well I'm learning to never believe something till I see it, but it could be a turn in the right direction if TNA Heads are really considering it.
Heros Welcome
02-03-2008, 05:17 PM
So basically they wanna go back to what they were doing when they were watchable?

YAY!

I'll believe this when I see it...Which is never.
JT
02-03-2008, 05:20 PM
Well from my knowledge of TNA, they've always had the stupid shit going on...it just really started to get out of hand when Kurt came in.

However, focusing on competition and using storylines as feud builders rather than show filler could really get me to turn in Thursday Nights.
El Fangel
02-03-2008, 05:24 PM
So basically they wanna go back to what they were doing when they were watchable?

YAY!

I'll believe this when I see it...Which is never.
Anybody Thrilla
02-03-2008, 05:27 PM
Until they get rid of that retarded ring, I don't care.
JT
02-03-2008, 05:38 PM
Until they get rid of that retarded ring, I don't care.

Meh it's not that bad, just different.

If I had any complaint about the ring, it would be that it could be a bit bigger.
Heros Welcome
02-03-2008, 05:39 PM
Well from my knowledge of TNA, they've always had the stupid shit going on...it just really started to get out of hand when Kurt came in.

However, focusing on competition and using storylines as feud builders rather than show filler could really get me to turn in Thursday Nights.

And to think, we thought with Angle going there that WRESTLING would be the main vocal point of the show. Having epic matches with Styles, Cage, Joe, Sabin, and a dream match with Sting. We got some good matches, and for there biggest show of the year Sting v. Angle is based on Angle beating up Stings son at a Football game...:nono:
Purgatory
02-03-2008, 05:42 PM
And to think, we thought with Angle going there that WRESTLING would be the main vocal point of the show. Having epic matches with Styles, Cage, Joe, Sabin, and a dream match with Sting. We got some good matches, and for there biggest show of the year Sting v. Angle is based on Angle beating up Stings son at a Football game...:nono:

Yeah:-/

No to mention this 'Sharkboy 24/7' blatant Stone Cold ripoff that's going on now.
Londoner
02-03-2008, 05:56 PM
^ LOL i saw that. Most blatant gimmick rip off ever!
Gerard
02-03-2008, 06:17 PM
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jesus christ, welcome to wwf circa 1994. :wtf:
Purgatory
02-03-2008, 07:03 PM
I was really, more or less, hoping that this was related to his just coming out of the coma and that he was gonna do a different ripoff every week.

This is just horrible.
Kane Knight
02-03-2008, 09:43 PM
Hopefully, they make it a positive change. With TNA, though, I doubt it.
Xero
02-03-2008, 10:34 PM
I was really, more or less, hoping that this was related to his just coming out of the coma and that he was gonna do a different ripoff every week.

See, if they did that they wouldn't have been able to give everyone on the roster an Attitude Era gimmick.
Mr. Nerfect
02-05-2008, 01:56 AM
This would be a good change. Granted, you'd still have regular iMpact! being shit, but ratings have gone up for TNA's Knockout Division segments, so I'm hoping that an actual wrestling show would get good ratings, and let Dixie Carter know that they can do better than what they are.

By the way, I also heard rumours that Spike TV is looking to give the Knockouts their own program.
The Optimist
02-05-2008, 09:49 AM
From Don West to Don East, Don North, or Don South? I'm currently taking bets.
Hanso Amore
02-05-2008, 03:09 PM
Global Impact was amazing. it made TNA seem far more legit. They could get over as an lternate to the shitty WWE stories, instead they make them even worse.

Sharkboy is horrible. To copy SCSA is one thing, but to have the Shark family, with the fake doctors, and banages on his fins and crap is so cartoonish.
Rob
02-05-2008, 03:13 PM
They are not moving direction while Vince Russo and Dutch Mantell have power.
Jeritron
02-05-2008, 03:48 PM
They better because they're going nowhere but down.

I honestly don't think, if they were bought by WWE today, anything would even come of it. They'd probably sign less than a dozen of their wrestlers, take the tape library and never mention it in kayfabe or programming. Maybe not even on the site.
Chavo Classic
02-05-2008, 03:51 PM
Knowing TNA, they'll probably make this 'Change of Direction' idea into a Match.

If Kurt Angle can climb the Flaming Scaffold of Doom and retrieve the 'hidden suitcase of new ideas and gimmicks' before the team of Scott Hall and Karen Angel then it's a GO!
Destor
02-05-2008, 03:52 PM
lol gonna spread some rep right quick
Chavo Classic
02-05-2008, 03:54 PM
You do that :D
Destor
02-05-2008, 04:10 PM
Oh its done
Shaggy
02-05-2008, 08:39 PM
I liked the global impact show they did...I wouldnt mind seeing stuff like that week to week...
KingofOldSchool
02-05-2008, 08:56 PM
The whole "change of direction" will end up being a SWURVE by Vince Russo just to mess with the IWC.
Mr. Nerfect
02-05-2008, 09:51 PM
Knowing TNA, they'll probably make this 'Change of Direction' idea into a Match.

If Kurt Angle can climb the Flaming Scaffold of Doom and retrieve the 'hidden suitcase of new ideas and gimmicks' before the team of Scott Hall and Karen Angel then it's a GO!

You know who would win that match, too?

You thought I was going to say Scott Hall, but I've SWERVED you: Karen Angle would win after Scott Hall no-shows, but TNA is so desperate to stick to the crap.
Mr. Nerfect
02-05-2008, 09:57 PM
They better because they're going nowhere but down.

I honestly don't think, if they were bought by WWE today, anything would even come of it. They'd probably sign less than a dozen of their wrestlers, take the tape library and never mention it in kayfabe or programming. Maybe not even on the site.

I don't know, Jeritron. As much as I'd like to agree with you, TNA is getting its highest ratings ever, and are making the move to live television, apparently. They should be doing so much better, and churning out a much better product, but I don't think they're going down in flames.

Also, if the WWE bought out TNA, the following people would probably end up with WWE contracts:

* Kurt Angle
* Christian
* Tyson Tomko
* Homicide
* Hermandez
* Jay Lethal
* Booker T (I don't know if he would want to come back, but if he did, they'd let him)
* Amazing Kong
* Traci Brooks
* Robert Roode
* James Storm
* Talia Madison
* Samoa Joe
* Sonjay Dutt
* Shark Boy
* Abyss
* Jim Mitchell
* Scott D'Amore
* Petey Williams
* Bubba Ray Dudley
* D-Von Dudley
* Rhyno

There might even be some more.
The Optimist
02-05-2008, 10:03 PM
Then we'd have four brands. What an atrostimacy.



Wait. . . where the fuck has Rhyno been?
Mr. Nerfect
02-06-2008, 07:24 AM
Then we'd have four brands. What an atrostimacy.



Wait. . . where the fuck has Rhyno been?

I'm not sure if he's been injured, or if he was just on a break, but he's meant to be returning soon. Hopefully he gets a decent sized push on his return.
Super V
02-06-2008, 07:34 AM
Why? :wtf:

The damage done after the first Bound For Glory have proven time and time again to be unrepairable for the war machine. They've been trying and he's stood the course of having no real direction other than a monster.
.44 Magdalene
02-06-2008, 08:04 AM
Lol, Sharkboy? Jay Lethal? WWE? You crazy optimist you.
Mr. Nerfect
02-07-2008, 06:56 AM
Why? :wtf:

The damage done after the first Bound For Glory have proven time and time again to be unrepairable for the war machine. They've been trying and he's stood the course of having no real direction other than a monster.

Rhino is one of those guys that I just like, and want to see succeed. Paul Heyman sensed something in him, and during the Alliance angle, he got over like fucking rover.

Rhino's prime may have come and gone, but there is no reason why he cannot be given direction for a change, as that seems to be when Rhino works best.