The column is dated 20th May 2008. Nope, not old news.
Tito Ortiz is an interesting one. I assume he's banging Jenna Jameson, or something? It seems like a deal only the WWE could make, although Jameson and Ortiz might like the relaxed travel, even at the relaxed pay the WWE would offer. There have been rumours about Ortiz entering professional wrestling for a while now. I'm not too familiar with the guy, but I'd like to see it. It might make Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley re-consider their positions on wrestling/MMA.
Beth Phoenix is indeed underused. She's a great female competitor, and any attractive woman he can Death Valley Driver two men at once has my respect. I'd like to see her mix it up with male competitors, occasionally. Not unlike a not-as-ugly version of Chyna.
James Mitchell is amazing. James Lipton should be managing someone who needs it in TNA. Have someone "make a deal with the devil," and earn Mitchell as their manager. For some reason, Johnny Devine keeps coming to mind. I think Sonjay Dutt, when he eventually turns heel, could use the Mitchell assistance, too.
The TNA roster is a very good one.
Randy Orton isn't really underused, but I see where Heyman is coming from.