mattdangerously Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 25 minutes ago, Michael Sweetser said: Observer posted about it and cited GFW's concern with Alberto's long-term behavior, which would literally be the first time in TNA's history that they gave a shit about that (I'm looking at you, Jeff Hardy and Kurt Angle). Still, good on GFW to decide to pull the trigger even though the police investigation turned up otherwise; a LOT of other places would've just turned away from it. Maybe it's a sign GFW's finally getting their act together (although I wouldn't bet cash money on that). Honestly, it sounds more like they stripped him because he can't be bothered to show up for the TV tapings than any concern over his behavior. "Alberto is skipping a booking" is far more believable than "TNA/GFW suddenly cares about discipline." 3
caley Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 43 minutes ago, nofuture said: It's more likely they didn't want to strip him of the title while they still haven't aired all their taped episodes yet. Bingo
caley Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 Although maybe TNA was upset about Del Rio breaking kayfabe. Apparently the problem is that he didn't have a big enough house. we are nonetheless disappointed with the manor in which he dealt with this situation 2 7
joseph2112 Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 46 minutes ago, caley said: Although maybe TNA was upset about Del Rio breaking kayfabe. Apparently the problem is that he didn't have a big enough house. Never change, TNA/GWF. 2 2
sabremike Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 Part of me wonders if the real reason for this is that they only have enough money for one ex WWE guy to build around and they decided John Hennigan was better for them?
NikoBaltimore Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, sabremike said: Part of me wonders if the real reason for this is that they only have enough money for one ex WWE guy to build around and they decided John Hennigan was better for them? Well, if that was the case then that would be a huge upgrade. 1
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 2 hours ago, joseph2112 said: Never change, TNA/GWF. They're here...and high as fuck. 1
Ultimo Necro Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 Guys, I think we know where this is headed.... Jarrett finishes 2017 as champ. Jeff and Karen then recreate Triple H and Stephanie's WM biker entrance in an empty minor league stadium at Bound for Glory 2018.... booked by Vince Russo. 1
RIPPA Posted August 14, 2017 Author Posted August 14, 2017 This is their chance to bring back King of the Mountain 1
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 15, 2017 Posted August 15, 2017 5 hours ago, Ultimo Necro said: Guys, I think we know where this is headed.... Jarrett finishes 2017 as champ. Jeff and Karen then recreate Triple H and Stephanie's WM biker entrance in an empty minor league stadium at Bound for Glory 2018.... booked by Vince Russo. I called Jarrett ending 2017 as champion. They'll recreate HHH & Steph's entrance with Karen hanging on to Jeff on the back of a Huffy. 1
Curt McGirt Posted August 15, 2017 Posted August 15, 2017 Naw, it'll be a four wheeler. Added white trashiness. I wish they could only afford a Huffy, though, because that would mean we'd be on the verge of another legal scandal. 1
JonnyLaw Posted August 16, 2017 Posted August 16, 2017 You guys act like Alberto isn't going to just win the title back right away.
RIPPA Posted August 16, 2017 Author Posted August 16, 2017 7 hours ago, JonnyLaw said: You guys act like Alberto isn't going to just win the title back right away. Well since he isn't going be at the tapings... "right back" meaning the Nov tapings then 1
J.T. Posted August 16, 2017 Posted August 16, 2017 7 hours ago, JonnyLaw said: You guys act like Alberto isn't going to just win the title back right away. It's hard to put "right away" in context when they film like four months of shows in a matter of days.
nate Posted August 16, 2017 Posted August 16, 2017 14 hours ago, JonnyLaw said: You guys act like Alberto isn't going to just win the title back right away. He's gonna have to get in line, behind Jarrett's "you still got it" run.
The Iron Yuppie Posted August 16, 2017 Posted August 16, 2017 On 8/14/2017 at 9:46 AM, joseph2112 said: Never change, TNA/GWF. hahaha oh lord. The Impact following this Bound For Glory didn't have a match for the ENTIRE FIRST HOUR. It was Hogan and Bischoff doing a WORKED SHOOT, BROTHER about their master plan, and some porn-level acting from Dixie. Man, fuck this company forever. 2
BEN! Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 I think stripping Alberto has less to do with his manor, his house si si si, perro, and more to do with the laziness of just being able to kill time by doing another fucking tournament and finally presenting the new belt (which probably still isn't even done) to the winner at BFG. These marathon tapings are also how you end up with guys going on coke binges and getting stuck with months of tv in the can after your top guy gets caught in the airport coming off a coke binge.
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 Let's be honest, Alberto was going to be in an airport after a coke binge at some point anyway, whether he was working marathon tapings or not. Just call it a hunch. 2 1
J.T. Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 On 8/14/2017 at 5:51 PM, RIPPA said: This is their chance to bring back King of the Mountain TBH, I am surprise it wasn't brought in on the inaugural broadcast. JJ has shown unusual restraint in not draping himself with a vanity championship by now. He'll hold a title before the end of the year, though. I almost added the caveat "if TNA lasts that long" but this fed has proven to be the cockroach of professional wrestling.
RIPPA Posted August 17, 2017 Author Posted August 17, 2017 Honestly - has a company changed their belts this many times in such a short period of time? Oh and based on that - they are dumping "Knockouts" and going with "Women's Champion" 1
Ultimo Necro Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 Disappointed that it looks like an Eagle on the belt and not an owl. More belts than a men's haberdashery. 1
DreamBroken Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 Pope announced he's gone from GFW. I liked him as the middle man between JB & Josh as of late. Tyrus says he's sitting out until creative treats him better.
RIPPA Posted August 17, 2017 Author Posted August 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, DreamBroken said: Pope announced he's gone from GFW. I liked him as the middle man between JB & Josh as of late. Tyrus says he's sitting out until creative treats him better. That Tyrus one still seems like him just trying to get an angle for himself and will be there but who knows
Web Conn Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 Petey Williams is set to return at the next set of Tapings. They like aping WWE storylines so maybe with Anthem being a Canadian company GFW starts a more aggressive expansion into Canada and with the World Title now vacant Petey wins a tournament beating Morrison in the final for the World title as they expand into Canada ala Jinder Mahal and WWE's exapension into India.
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