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Old 10-27-2009, 04:24 PM   #1
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Yes, I remember the old Ticking Time Bomb days. But even then, the comparison is ludicrous.
It's about as close to a journalist in this field as you are likely to get
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Old 10-27-2009, 04:34 PM   #2
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It's about as close to a journalist in this field as you are likely to get
Which still doesn't change the fact that it's a ludicrous comparison.
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Old 10-27-2009, 04:36 PM   #3
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Great news, I love Hogan. I'm a rare breed on the internet though.
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Eric Bischoff will not be involved with the day-to-day creative direction of TNA. His partnership with TNA is via his Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment company. Bischoff played a major role in getting Hulk Hogan to sign with TNA, and will now be working on getting TNA new TV programming.

TNA’s deal with SpikeTV allows them to shop new shows around to other networks if Spike passes on them, so Bischoff will be trying to get TNA new shows. TNA has had interest in the past in launching new shows for the Knockouts, the X-Division, and the online Spin Cycle show.

Bischoff may appear on TNA programming in the future, but that isn’t a given.

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Old 10-27-2009, 06:35 PM   #5
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Eric Bischoff will not be involved with the day-to-day creative direction of TNA. His partnership with TNA is via his Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment company. Bischoff played a major role in getting Hulk Hogan to sign with TNA, and will now be working on getting TNA new TV programming.

TNA’s deal with SpikeTV allows them to shop new shows around to other networks if Spike passes on them, so Bischoff will be trying to get TNA new shows. TNA has had interest in the past in launching new shows for the Knockouts, the X-Division, and the online Spin Cycle show.

Bischoff may appear on TNA programming in the future, but that isn’t a given.

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Old 10-27-2009, 04:45 PM   #6
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They should just change TNA to WCW2000.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:25 PM   #8
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They should just change TNA to WCW2000.
Well, Russo, Nash, Hogan, and Bischoff all under one roof? Goodbye TNA.
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Old 10-27-2009, 04:48 PM   #9
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well foley said he allways wanted to wresle hogan now it looks like he gets his chance.
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Hmmm,

Foley/Hogan would be interesting....
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:24 PM   #11
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Foley/Hogan would be interesting....
Hogan would go over clean in under 6 minutes.
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Old 10-27-2009, 04:51 PM   #12
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Old 10-27-2009, 04:59 PM   #13
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If Scott Hall goes to TNA, then we know what's up.

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Old 10-27-2009, 05:00 PM   #14
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This could be good for TNA if Russo goes as a result.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:18 PM   #15
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nice. I don't care what anyone says, I love watching Hulk Hogan on a wrestling show.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:20 PM   #16
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According to a source, there have been preliminary discussions between TNA and Ric Flair as part of the same deal that brought Hulk Hogan and Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment into the company.

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Old 10-27-2009, 05:24 PM   #17
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According to a source, there have been preliminary discussions between TNA and Ric Flair as part of the same deal that brought Hulk Hogan and Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment into the company.

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Old 10-27-2009, 05:26 PM   #18
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Rule #1 of TPWW, never believe a word that dipshit says.
very true but would be interesting . considering he is part of hogans australian tour thing
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:27 PM   #19
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I honestly don't see much good coming from this, but for the sakes of TNA fans, I hope I am wrong.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:27 PM   #20
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So hulk is basically just going to bury everyone then i take it?
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:28 PM   #21
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So hulk is basically just going to bury everyone then i take it?
Maybe they'll make him the new leader of the MEM?
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Maybe they'll make him the new leader of the MEM?
Was thinking he'll be atleast joining them, and then AJ styles gets buried, and the title goes back to MEM.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:32 PM   #23
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Was thinking he'll be atleast joining them, and then AJ styles gets buried, and the title goes back to MEM.
You just wrote TNA's next 3 months worth of storyline in 1 sentence TL.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:33 PM   #24
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I doubt Hogan is going to effect ratings or anything in TNA right now. The wrestling business is in a rut right now. You can throw any name on TNA and nothing will change in the TV/PPV ratings aspect. They brought in Christian, Angle, Sting, Nash, Booker, Steiner and others. Has anything really chnaged the program drastically? No

so for all you that will possibly stop watching because Hogan is now on your TV, there's the other side that will start watching because Hogan in now on thier TV.

What Hogan is going to help out with is marketing, name value, and all those areas. I believe the guy can still sell tickets and move merchandise. You may see the initial spike in TV ratings, but nothing will change.
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.....so for all you that will possibly stop watching because Hogan is now on your TV, there's the other side that will start watching because Hogan in now on thier TV.
I haven't watched wrestling in years, never followed TNA other than the brief beginning as NWA-TNA out of curiosity, but with the Hulkster and Easy E, I will be interested to start watching.

I had been happy that Hogan was "home" in WWF(E) and wrapped up his career there, but I'm sure with all his problems that he'll take any opportunity for some fresh cash.
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This if nothing else might give Vince a swift kick in the nuts, his beloved mainstream media's eyes are now shining on his 'non-existent' competition. WWE needs to do something drastic and if Impact posts a competitive rating on thursday he might have to smell the coffee. Over to you Vincent...........
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This if nothing else might give Vince a swift kick in the nuts, his beloved mainstream media's eyes are now shining on his 'non-existent' competition. WWE needs to do something drastic and if Impact posts a competitive rating on thursday he might have to smell the coffee. Over to you Vincent...........
some of you still don't get it. WWE has won the wrestling war. I don't forseee any other wrestling promotion touching them in the next 10 years at least. TNA took away Kurt fricken Angle, possibly the best wrestler in the US at that point next to HBK. Did that help TNA much? WWE is just seen in a whole different light now. I really even don't like calling them a wrestling promotion today.
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We're going to miss out on that Hogan/Cena classic at Mania this year.
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Definitely interested in seeing where this goes. Could be a good move, could be a bad move. Not going to make any "OMGZ HOGAN IS GOING TO RUIN TEH TNA" or "OMG HOGAN IS GOING TO SAVE TNA" statements yet.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:46 PM   #31
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This will be the downfall of a company that looked like it was turning things around and pushing the younger generation.... If they opt to give Hogan and the old guys a big push again... They are finished...
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Listen, Before Angle, TNA were running house shows over here for about 2,500 people at best, and nobody watched Impact. Now they compete in the ratings with WWE, and do House shows closer to 10,000 over here.

I can't speak for the US figures, as I don't know them.... But TNA is far from stuck in the mud. They have been constantly on the rise in every department for 3 years.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:54 PM   #33
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Hogan and Bischoff are great pickups. They will draw. But they need to do more than capture initial interest. They need to retain fans. That is what every other big name acquisition in TNA's history has failed to do.

It may not be all the talent's fault though. I've said it before, but one of the things that holds TNA back is their 6-sided ring. The largest number of wrestling fans in the world are used to and have always known wrestling in a 4-sided ring. Your product is different. So when a casual fan is flipping around and sees a familiar face like Kurt Angle, he may very well go, "Ugh, what the fuck is with that ring?" I just don't see why, when the company has gone to such lengths to copy WWF/WCW/WWE top to bottom in everything from stories, characters, music, they don't copy them in the one area that would be the most obvious to someone flipping around on the TV.
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Old 10-27-2009, 05:57 PM   #34
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Hogan and Bischoff are great pickups. They will draw. But they need to do more than capture initial interest. They need to retain fans. That is what every other big name acquisition in TNA's history has failed to do.

It may not be all the talent's fault though. I've said it before, but one of the things that holds TNA back is their 6-sided ring. The largest number of wrestling fans in the world are used to and have always known wrestling in a 4-sided ring. Your product is different. So when a casual fan is flipping around and sees a familiar face like Kurt Angle, he may very well go, "Ugh, what the fuck is with that ring?" I just don't see why, when the company has gone to such lengths to copy WWF/WCW/WWE top to bottom in everything from stories, characters, music, they don't copy them in the one area that would be the most obvious to someone flipping around on the TV.
ugh, not the '6 sided ring' argument again...i honestly don't see why a 'casual fan' would give a shit. if they suddenly changed to 4 sided, do you reckon the ratings would shoot right up or something?
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Old 10-27-2009, 06:00 PM   #35
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Old 10-27-2009, 06:03 PM   #36
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I think it would make the transition to watching TNA easier for some fans. Obviously their ratings wouldn't shoot right up, but I think they would garner a better following than they have now.

You have Brand A, which is the top seller. You have Brand B, which is lagging way behind in the market, but is essentially like Brand A but for one enormous difference that turns off a lot of people. It's like Coke is selling Coke and Pepsi is selling Pepsi Twist. Why not sell regular Pepsi?
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Well everyone is going to think that Hogan is going to wrestle 5 star matches, while he can't even do the legdrop anymore
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Old 10-27-2009, 06:16 PM   #40
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I don't think anyone thinks Hogan is going to wrestle 5 star matches.
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