Matt D Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 There was never any official word that they weren't renewing. The line from both parties, the entire time, was that negotiations were ongoing, which lead to a renewal through the end of the year. Look, when TNA goes down, I know you're going to be looking for a new team to support. I think we could work something out here on team Matt D. I could use a man as insanely and unhesitatingly loyal as you. It's rare to find in this day and age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EN090 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 That's the word according to the dirtsheets. Which pretty much means they're guessing, like always, and nothing's official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I mean with all the roster, personnel, live show cuts and timeslot move you can't really say that TNA's exactly looking healthy right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbat Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I mean with all the roster, personnel, live show cuts and timeslot move you can't really say that TNA's exactly looking healthy right now. For real, why hasn't there been a press release saying "Spike renews TNA!"? Everything is being stressed as temporary and if Spike was keeping them longer than the end of the year, why not say so publicly to build strength in the brand your sticking with? Better question, why am I bothering with someone so delusional? I'd love to see you when WCW went under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EN090 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Even better question, why is Spike all of a sudden so interested in "helping" TNA for no reason? Especially since they were supposedly lied to about Russo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nature Boy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 But guys! TNA got a 2 month renewal because of Spike's extreme commitment to the product. You see - Spike believes that TNA will be a smash hit on Wednesday nights and wants to ensure that they are adequately compensated. If they renewed now, they'd be undercutting TNA. In five years, we'll be watching RAW on the TNA Network! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbat Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Well they offered ECW the same deal (and that's documented they just didn't have the content for it) so it's just good will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EN090 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 But guys! TNA got a 2 month renewal because of Spike's extreme commitment to stuffing instead of potatoes. You see - Spike believes that TNA will be a smash hit on Wednesday nights and wants to ensure that they are adequately compensated. If they renewed now, they'd be undercutting TNA. In five years, we'll be watching RAW on the TNA Network! Spike just must be the kindest tv network on history. TNA publically gets caught lying to them and gets rewarded with a contract extension. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 The lesson here is don't report that TNA is dead or dying, even after they actually die. They'll just come back again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 TNA WILL NEVER DIE!!!!1!!11!1!1!111!1!!!1!!1!1!1!!1!1!11!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 But guys! TNA got a 2 month renewal because of Spike's extreme commitment to stuffing instead of potatoes. You see - Spike believes that TNA will be a smash hit on Wednesday nights and wants to ensure that they are adequately compensated. If they renewed now, they'd be undercutting TNA. In five years, we'll be watching RAW on the TNA Network! Spike just must be the kindest tv network on history. TNA publically gets caught lying to them and gets rewarded with a contract extension. Amazing. Well using that logic they'd really be stupid if they re-signed them then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nature Boy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Is it possible that TNA got a 2 month renewal so Spike can get 2 months to find a midseason replacement to throw on in January? There's no way a show gets a 2 MONTH RENEWAL if the network has any faith in them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EN090 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 What's stupid is the argument that they got extended simply because the people at Spike are "nice". If only Jamie Kellner was half as nice. Is it possible that TNA got a 2 month renewal so Spike can get 2 months to find a midseason replacement to throw on in January? There's no way a show gets a 2 MONTH RENEWAL if the network has any faith in them. Cops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nature Boy Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 What's stupid is the argument that they got extended simply because the people at Spike are "nice". If only Jamie Kellner was half as nice. What's even stupider is the argument that Spike's 2 month renewal of TNA represents any kind of faith in the company. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Even better question, why is Spike all of a sudden so interested in "helping" TNA for no reason? Especially since they were supposedly lied to about Russo? You say "supposedly," like Russo himself didn't admit it. So cute. And to answer your question as to "why ...?" ... fellatio. Or falafels. One of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EN090 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 What's stupid is the argument that they got extended simply because the people at Spike are "nice". If only Jamie Kellner was half as nice. What's even stupider is the argument that Spike's 2 month renewal of TNA represents any kind of faith in the company. Well, what it doesn't represent is them going out of business, which makes this entire thread so ironic. Even better question, why is Spike all of a sudden so interested in "helping" TNA for no reason? Especially since they were supposedly lied to about Russo?You say "supposedly," like Russo himself didn't admit it. So cute. He did admit it and he also said that Gaburick told him that Spike was cool with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbat Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Here's a better question. Do you like TNAs product or something? Do you think the Vince Russo elements are engaging and gain viewers? Do you think TNA can ever grow their audience? I'm curious what an insane person might think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EN090 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 No, I think they're terrible and haven't enjoyed anything they've done in over a year. Which is why I don't talk about the product itself. But I get a kick out of this dirtsheets speculation being peddled as fact on this board, and all over the Internet in general. Its been going on forever. As far as Russo's writing...whether we like it or not, the ratings were always higher when he was on the writing team. Regardless of my personal tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 What's stupid is the argument that they got extended simply because the people at Spike are "nice". If only Jamie Kellner was half as nice. What's even stupider is the argument that Spike's 2 month renewal of TNA represents any kind of faith in the company. Well, what it doesn't represent is them going out of business, which makes this entire thread so ironic. Even better question, why is Spike all of a sudden so interested in "helping" TNA for no reason? Especially since they were supposedly lied to about Russo?You say "supposedly," like Russo himself didn't admit it. So cute.He did admit it and he also said that Gaburick told him that Spike was cool with it. 1) Define how this thread is "ironic." I'll wait. 2) So, you admit that your use of "supposedly" was incorrect. Whether Spike "was cool with it" doesn't negate the possibility (or in this case, the reality) that they were lying about Russo's involvement. This clearly makes Spike - if in fact they are truly renewing the relationship with TNA beyond anything short term - either benevolent or idiotic. Or both. But definitely not "neither." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 No, I think they're terrible and haven't enjoyed anything they've done in over a year. Which is why I don't talk about stuffing instead of potatoes itself. But I get a kick out of this dirtsheets speculation being peddled as fact on this board, and all over the Internet in general. Its been going on forever. As far as Russo's writing...whether we like it or not, the ratings were always higher when he was on the writing team. Regardless of my personal tastes. Yes. 1.1 is higher than 1.0. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EN090 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 What's stupid is the argument that they got extended simply because the people at Spike are "nice". If only Jamie Kellner was half as nice. What's even stupider is the argument that Spike's 2 month renewal of TNA represents any kind of faith in the company. Well, what it doesn't represent is them going out of business, which makes this entire thread so ironic. Even better question, why is Spike all of a sudden so interested in "helping" TNA for no reason? Especially since they were supposedly lied to about Russo?You say "supposedly," like Russo himself didn't admit it. So cute.He did admit it and he also said that Gaburick told him that Spike was cool with it.1) Define how this thread is "ironic." I'll wait.2) So, you admit that your use of "supposedly" was incorrect. Whether Spike "was cool with it" doesn't negate the possibility (or in this case, the reality) that they were lying about Russo's involvement. This clearly makes Spike - if in fact they are truly renewing the relationship with TNA beyond anything short term - either benevolent or idiotic. Or both. But definitely not "neither." 1) There's 48 pages of people prematurely calling their death only for their TV contract to get renewed, continued negotiations with Spike, or possibly going to another network. How is it not ironic? 2) Umm...them being cool with it means that they would have to be "in the know". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EN090 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 No, I think they're terrible and haven't enjoyed anything they've done in over a year. Which is why I don't talk about stuffing instead of potatoes itself. But I get a kick out of this dirtsheets speculation being peddled as fact on this board, and all over the Internet in general. Its been going on forever. As far as Russo's writing...whether we like it or not, the ratings were always higher when he was on the writing team. Regardless of my personal tastes. Yes. 1.1 is higher than 1.0. He's had stretches of pretty regular 1.3's. Wasn't a big fan of It personally but he did bring the highest viewership they've had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Oh shit I just realized, this thread is no longer necessary. You win again, TNA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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