Thibs Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Ya, I'm fine with ending that story the way it did with the wedding. Ya know, the more I think about it, the more I kinda want to give props to Nordholm for telling the Hardys to F off-- they want a big money deal, full creative control, and full control/money of outside bookings? Seems like a tad much. They fumbled the negotions and it should have been handled beforehand but at least he stood his ground and basically told them to "go to WWE then". He's a financial guy and I'll take that over Dixie carter. There's no excuse for the fact that it was all last minute though. That's typically TNA bullshit but I'm hoping that a business guy like him will nip it in the bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdangerously Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Except now the company has nothing even remotely resembling a draw. Unless you think anyone is really dying to find out where the Davey Richards vs Eddie Edwards feud is going to go next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I guess their argument would be they already have low viewership, and those are hardcore fans that are staying regardless, so it may be better to invest in new talent and hope to build up someone than pay the Hardys a ton of money when they have probably already reached their peak in popularity without really impacting the show's ratings on a consistent basis. As long a they are on Pop there is really no reason for them to pay any one wrestler a lot of money as they have a definite ceiling that nothing will help them with. I am sure TNA did want to keep them, but it probably just wasn't worth the money based on the what extra money they bring into the promotion (if any). Exposure on social media is great but it only goes so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caley Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 45 minutes ago, Kevin Wilson said: I guess their argument would be they already have low viewership, and those are hardcore fans that are staying regardless, so it may be better to invest in new talent Though you just know it's going to be "We know who that is! Jose Del Arroyo is here!" (Why yes I did just google to see what "Creek" is in Spanish, as well as looking up Del Rio's real first name!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thibs Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 The thing is, they need some "star power"-- so they're gonna have to get a mysterio or ryback type. I look at this from a sports perspective. If they can get rid of two stars in their 40's, making a ton of money, who have peaked, and in return maybe get one decent name and 3/4 talented young guys, its a wash/minor win. If Corgan was stil around, a big selling point would be that you can go to TNA to rehabilitate your career. Look at what they've done for guys like Drew, EC3, Drake, the Hardys (giving them the creative freedom). With Jarrett, I'm not sure that's a selling point anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Star power indeed. Jarrett has picked up where he left off and has left TNA with absolutely no one for me to give a shit about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Their "star power" is going to be Jeff Jarrett It is gonna end up being exactly what he wanted to do with Global but couldn't because they weren't on TV. Have very few guys under contract. Partner with other promotions to use their talent in limited basis and fill in the rest with indy guys looking for "exposure" who will work on a per date deal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Looks like Jade has also left TNA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thibs Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 19 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Their "star power" is going to be Jeff Jarrett It is gonna end up being exactly what he wanted to do with Global but couldn't because they weren't on TV. Have very few guys under contract. Partner with other promotions to use their talent in limited basis and fill in the rest with indy guys looking for "exposure" who will work on a per date deal That would be unfortunate. It does seem like he's created the perfect environment for that though. Having lost the only star power they had, he has the perfect excuse to put himself back on tv now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I actually think it's a great move for TNA to get rid of Mike Bennett because he fucking sucks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Mia Yim/Jade's out too. Her contract has expired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 1 hour ago, RIPPA said: Their "star power" is going to be Jeff Jarrett I'm glad you put that shit in quotes. I can almost see you making the quote mark motions with your fingers as I read along. Jeff was the "star power" before and that did not turn out so well. Those who do not learn from history... 3 minutes ago, Ace said: Jade's out too. I am looking forward to the debut of Courtney Rush in NXT.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Somebody needs to save Rosemary, Eddie Kingston, EC3, Eli Drake, and The Wolves from the Jarrett shitstorm. They all deserve better. I don't hate Davey Richards like a good chunk of the board does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 That means you are a fool 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: Somebody needs to save Rosemary, Eddie Kingston, EC3, Eli Drake, and The Wolves from the Jarrett shitstorm. They all deserve better. I don't hate Davey Richards like a good chunk of the board does. I like Davey. He is like the friend who tries too hard to be cool, and all your other friends don't like him for it, but you know deep down he means no harm and just wants to be accepted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamal Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Too bad about Jade. Would love to see her, Rosemary, Allie, and Madison in the WWE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Opens up their options for the women's tournament that they apparently started talking about again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Pro Wrestling Sheet says Bruce Prichard is on his way back, in both a backstage advisor role and on-screen role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 24 minutes ago, DreamBroken said: Pro Wrestling Sheet says Bruce Prichard is on his way back, in both a backstage advisor role and on-screen role. Are they actively trying to kill Impact Wrestling before it's even relaunched?! FFS what other batshit insane moves are they going to do? Yes, I do have a slightly irrational dislike for Bruce, how could you tell? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 8 minutes ago, NikoBaltimore said: what other batshit insane moves are they going to do? Does anyone know where Scott Hall or Kevin Nash are, these days? 'Cause, if the answer is "on a flight bound for Florida...." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, Horton Hears a Wooo!!! said: Does anyone know where Scott Hall or Kevin Nash are, these days? 'Cause, if the answer is "on a flight bound for Florida...." Hall I'd be cool with if he was backstage only. He's got a helluva mind for the business and I'd be down with him helping wrestlers improve. But pair him with Nash? AW, HEEELLLLL NOOOO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Well Nash recently had shoulder surgery, so I see no reason why he's not fit to win the TNA world title next week via finger poke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Least shocking news ever Karen Jarrett to have "big part" during TV Tapings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Chuck Taylor should have been in March Madness just for his Twitter account. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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