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Destor 03-30-2008 08:33 AM

TNA has plans to disrupt Wrestle Mania
 
Quote:

"Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that WWE has learned that TNA Wrestling has plans of flying an airplane over the Citrus Bowl arena tomorrow with an attached banner that reads something along the lines of "Watch TNA Impact."

While WWE has already informed their cameramen and production crew to make sure the banner is not shown on television, the 70,000 plus fans in attendance will be able to read it. According to Meltzer numerous incidents have occurred over the weekend involving TNA and WWE."
I ripped this from another site so I can't really post a sorce, but ROFL.

owenbrown 03-30-2008 09:01 AM

3 questions....

1) Which match do you think they will interrupt?

2) How many fans out of the 70,000 there will start chanting "TNA! TNA!"

and

3) What's the over/under on amount of fans saying said chant?

Kane Knight 03-30-2008 09:24 AM

Does this reek of desperation to anyone else?

Destor 03-30-2008 09:26 AM

Reeks of comedy genious to me.

Impact! 03-30-2008 09:35 AM

I actually believe they will have a plane with Kurt Angle attached (flying behind like a banner) yelling "WATCH TNA IMPACT"

Impact! 03-30-2008 09:36 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if they just had people handing out TNA tshirts to certain people though

Hanso Amore 03-30-2008 09:40 AM

This is the beginning of the TNA invasion with the New Owner of TNA, Aurora McMahon Helmsley!

thedamndest 03-30-2008 10:01 AM

It would probably be more disrupting to the WWE if they consistently had decent booking. You don't even need to rent a helicopter for that.

Rob 03-30-2008 10:23 AM

Do people not know that Vince McMahon controls his own TV and would never allow his camera crew to film a TNA banner on a plane on his biggest show of the year?

The Optimist 03-30-2008 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kane Knight (Post 2098105)
Does this reek of desperation to anyone else?

TNA in general reeks of desperation.

thedamndest 03-30-2008 10:32 AM

I am not sure how many times it would even be of concern that a camera is filming the sky during a match regardless of what was flying around.

Fox 03-30-2008 11:02 AM

I think with such a "strong" local fanbase, TNA is hoping to start some "TNA!" chants during the event. I actually wouldn't deem this completely out of the realm of plausability, considering the Playboy/Diva Tag match and the possibility of having to watch Mark Henry or Big Daddy V perform.

Fox 03-30-2008 11:03 AM

It is really fucking desperate and sad though. Maybe instead of spending money on this stupid stunt they could spend some money on decent writers.

KingofOldSchool 03-30-2008 11:08 AM

I can see the banner now...

"Watch TNA Impact!...We're #1! ...Oh wait, that's just our ratings."

Afterlife 03-30-2008 11:25 AM

It's not a terrible idea, really. They'll have to do it during the chick fight, though; that's when everyone will be rolling their eyes, anyway; best chance of looking upward.

RVDmark 03-30-2008 12:06 PM

If they do it during the Playboy match or possibly the 24 Man battle royal then they might get a reaction. If they are dumb enough to do it during a world Title match then I hope they get a "fuck TNA" chant.

Testicle 03-30-2008 12:12 PM

Whats funny about this is that TNA doesnt realize they blow.

Its alot like when XPW went to ECW. XPW sucked so it didnt work and didnt mean anything. It was embarrising and they got the shit beat out of them.

TNA cant compete with the WWE, and so this idea will fail.

Testicle 03-30-2008 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kane Knight (Post 2098105)
Does this reek of desperation to anyone else?

Absolutley.

DarKCentaur 03-30-2008 12:17 PM

This is sort of a great opportunity for TNA though. WWE brings their biggest show of the year to TNA's backyard, of COURSE they need to do something like this to get WWE fans' attention.

JT 03-30-2008 12:20 PM

It would probably have been bigger if they managed some front row tickets for some of their bigger stars.

DarKCentaur 03-30-2008 12:22 PM

WWE isn't that stupid. "Front row tickets for one... Christian Christofferson? And Bert Angel? Ok, here you go"

Vastardikai 03-30-2008 03:30 PM

Ticket jockey: Here you go... Joe... Samoa?

Joe: Thanks...

(Joe walks in.)

Ticket Jockey: (on Walkie Talkie) He's in, direct him to the front office for the contract signing... NOW!

(Another TNA Star comes by)

Ticket Jockey: Hello. You're name is... (Warning: Fire Pro Wrestling Returns reference ahead) Bill Bullet? Ok, come on in!

Bill: Thanks!

(In walks Bill)

Ticket Jockey; (On Walkie Talkie) Jarrett is in! send him to the nosebleed section, next to the most annoying block of Cena fans.

Tommy Gunn 03-30-2008 03:34 PM

Vince will probably put an anti-aircraft turrent on the roof.

Heros Welcome 03-30-2008 03:36 PM

This shows how pathetic TNA is.....its sad

The MAC 03-30-2008 03:44 PM

this will be fucking funny to watch. To the average viewer it will show that TNA has balls.

What would be pathetic is if they stood back and let the WWE have a big show on their turf

Jeritron 03-30-2008 03:55 PM

lol, their turf. It's their turf because they can't tour and need to use a shitty soundstage. They also are clearly pathetic no matter what, for obvious reasons. That's like saying Sea World should send Shamu to Disney World during the Mickey Mouse parade to make a statement

DrA 03-30-2008 03:56 PM

I thought it was illegal for small planes to fly over areas like that.

Jeritron 03-30-2008 03:58 PM

It's flat out pathetic

RP 03-30-2008 03:59 PM

Next week, WNBA will invade the NBA

The MAC 03-30-2008 04:01 PM

the last time tna brought cookies and milk for the wwe guys and they were slapped with some sort o court order. Maybe they'll drop some from the plane.

Jeritron 03-30-2008 04:01 PM

Thursday night's live edition of TNA iMPACT! drew a 1.0 rating. This is down from recent weeks and clearly a disappointment for the company

NoJabbaNoBogRoll 03-30-2008 04:01 PM

I would laugh if they had the camera show the plane, and have JR make reference to it, while acting completely oblivious as to what TNA is.

Jeritron 03-30-2008 04:03 PM

It's a prime example of them trying to leech off the other guy and not worry about their own product. It's like showing some jobber from Heat in your crowd to try and earn credibility.

Heros Welcome 03-30-2008 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeritron (Post 2098413)
lol, their turf. It's their turf because they can't tour and need to use a shitty soundstage. They also are clearly pathetic no matter what, for obvious reasons. That's like saying Sea World should send Shamu to Disney World during the Mickey Mouse parade to make a statement

LOL I'd give ya the rep Jeri but I'm being told I must spread the wealth before I can again.

Jeritron 03-30-2008 04:07 PM

I think they should save the money on the plane and the banner, because judging by where their product is going they're gonna need it

Vastardikai 03-30-2008 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heros Welcome (Post 2098439)
LOL I'd give ya the rep Jeri but I'm being told I must spread the wealth before I can again.

I got you covered, bro.

It's not the first time someone tried a stunt like this. Heyman did the exact same thing at In Your House: Mind Games. He put ECW guys in the front row, and they did things that resulted in ECW chants. They were in Philadelphia, and gave some attention to a company that was in a Distant 3rd. Some people surely tuned in and saw an exciting, edgy, well put together show. That was a good publicity stunt.

TNA, however, isn't in the league of even ECW when it comes to marketing. Because TNA may grab the attention of some fans, who'll turn in to watch. What they'll see is a lazy, haphazardly put together product, much to the detriment of the promotion. They'll gain nothing from the publicity stunt.

Then again, gaining nothing from publicity stunts is kind of a TNA trademark, isn't it?

Testicle 03-30-2008 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeritron (Post 2098437)
It's a prime example of them trying to leech off the other guy and not worry about their own product. It's like showing some
jobber from Heat in your crowd to try and earn credibility.

Exactly, fuck, who gives a shit that some lame ass wrestler that nobody cares about is in your crowd. Looking bored as hell if I might add.

If I was them, I wouldnt have shown it. If the Rock showed up, Id play it up huge. But ROBBIE, not so much.

Tommy Gunn 03-30-2008 04:20 PM

If Smackdown moves back to Thursday, TNA is dead. I have no idea if it's 100% that SD will remain on Fridays so if anyone knows please feel free to correct me.

Xero 03-30-2008 04:30 PM

"Hey, Cena's coming out! This is a good time to fly over!"

*Cena's pyro engulfs the plane*

"...Shit."

Vastardikai 03-30-2008 04:33 PM

^

Knowing TNA, it'll be a Hellicopter, and they'll hit the Ejector Seat...

It'd be seen as an attempted terrorist attack.


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