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Montague · « **Reply #400 on:** August 20, 2010, 03:42:12 PM »

You know, I once heard this story about Macho Man...nevermind.

Montague · « **Reply #401 on:** August 20, 2010, 08:59:02 PM »

TNA Knockout Rosie Lottalove has posted the following on her Twitter account: "Ok guys. TNA days are done for now. Not a bad thing, so don't speculate. Thank you 2 the guys and girls, & agents. It was a blast!"

Montague · « **Reply #402 on:** August 21, 2010, 03:04:15 PM »

According to several sources, Tyson Tomko is now finished with TNA.
We have yet to hear confirmation as to why he is gone from the company, but it appears as if TNA officials soured on him towards the end of his recent stint.

credit: wrestlezone.com

Playboy · « **Reply #403 on:** August 23, 2010, 04:52:28 AM »

Quote from: Montague on August 21, 2010, 03:04:15 PM

According to several sources, Tyson Tomko is now finished with TNA.
We have yet to hear confirmation as to why he is gone from the company, but it appears as if TNA officials soured on him towards the end of his recent stint.

credit: wrestlezone.com

He'll either re-sign or he'll come to the WWE and be reduced to a jobber.

Montague · « **Reply #404 on:** August 25, 2010, 02:40:36 PM »

Sandman did not appear at last night's TNA Impact tapings in Orlando, Florida, despite being scheduled to do so.

Word going around the TNA dressing rooms is that Sandman no-showed the event - according to a report on ProWrestling.net.
Also from their site, several other big names were not present at the TV tapings, including Rob Terry, Hernandez, Lacey Von Erich, Sarita and TNA Knockouts Tag-Team Champions Taylor Wilde & Hamada.

These same tapings were delayed and modified last minute due to the late arrival of Mr. Anderson, who showed up to the building during mid-taping due to travel issues.

Montague · « **Reply #405 on:** August 25, 2010, 02:49:24 PM »

I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the story above, but apparently, at last night's taping, TNA stars were presented with physicals, blood work/tests, and random drug screening.

Playboy · « **Reply #406 on:** August 26, 2010, 06:12:02 AM »

Quote from: Montague on August 25, 2010, 02:40:36 PM

Sandman did not appear at last night's TNA Impact tapings in Orlando, Florida, despite being scheduled to do so.

Word going around the TNA dressing rooms is that Sandman no-showed the event - according to a report on ProWrestling.net.
Also from their site, several other big names were not present at the TV tapings, including Rob Terry, Hernandez, Lacey Von Erich, Sarita and TNA Knockouts Tag-Team Champions Taylor Wilde & Hamada.

These same tapings were delayed and modified last minute due to the late arrival of Mr. Anderson, who showed up to the building during mid-taping due to travel issues.

Apparently he missed his flight. Other ECW alumini are working out "Pay per appearance" deals with TNA management.

Montague · « **Reply #407 on:** August 26, 2010, 01:55:16 PM »

I know that many of them did the same with WWE following ONS in 2005.

mass 04 · « **Reply #408 on:** August 30, 2010, 06:00:23 PM »

- Impact will be pre-empted by Spike on September 9. Sources at the network say that there will be no TNA programming on Spike next week, which will be the week after No Surrender.
-411mania.

good follow up to a PPV....

Montague · « **Reply #409 on:** August 30, 2010, 06:03:09 PM »

Yeah.
Unfortunately, this one is out of TNA's hands.

Don't worry.
They'll have plenty of other chances to fukk up.

Playboy · « **Reply #410 on:** August 31, 2010, 05:10:10 AM »

Quote from: Montague on August 30, 2010, 06:03:09 PM

Yeah.
Unfortunately, this one is out of TNA's hands.

Don't worry.
They'll have plenty of other chances to fukk up.

Wait until Triple HHH & Undertaker retire and Cena hits the big screen. WWE will take a fall and that's when you'll see TNA pick up.

Montague · « **Reply #411 on:** August 31, 2010, 05:15:29 AM »

History has a habit of repeating itself.

Playboy · « **Reply #412 on:** August 31, 2010, 06:44:31 AM »

Quote from: Montague on August 31, 2010, 05:15:29 AM

History has a habit of repeating itself.

Did you see some of the highlights of past Raw episodes last night? Especially the old ones from 1993-1995 when they where all held at the Manhatten Centre? In front of 3000 capacity crowds? lol...

Montague · « **Reply #413 on:** August 31, 2010, 03:37:15 PM »

Perhaps the writing is on the wall.

Playboy · « **Reply #414 on:** September 01, 2010, 04:51:59 AM »

Quote from: Montague on August 31, 2010, 03:37:15 PM

Perhaps the writing is on the wall.

Ahhhhhh...do I miss the attitude era....

Montague · « **Reply #415 on:** September 01, 2010, 10:06:42 AM »

No wright or wrong answer here...
Do you think another Attitude Era would resurrect the industry's popularity?
If they (it'll never happen) bring back Austin, Rock, Foley, etc. in the exact same roles, but with all else equal - would they achieve the same results?

Playboy · « **Reply #416 on:** September 01, 2010, 12:00:19 PM »

Quote from: Montague on September 01, 2010, 10:06:42 AM

No wright or wrong answer here...
Do you think another Attitude Era would resurrect the industry's popularity?
If they (it'll never happen) bring back Austin, Rock, Foley, etc. in the exact same roles, but with all else equal - would they achieve the same results?

Yes & no. When they did have the attitude era it was 8-10 years ago. Most of those stars have aged or moved on to other interests. But it would liven it up a little. They don't do anything now. No chair shots, can't use certain moves (unless your the undertaker), no swearing, etc. Now its just a dead beat show.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #417 on:** September 01, 2010, 05:26:17 PM »

I like the fact that Vince painted himself into a corner with the attitude era....I mean how far can you push it and keep people interested? A crucifix, lame vampires, a porn star wrestler who got his weasel cut off on TV, a 90yr old woman giving birth to a hand, etc....

Montague · « **Reply #418 on:** September 02, 2010, 03:37:44 AM »

It was reported last week that TNA administered a round of drug tests at the Impact tapings in Orlando.
The Figure Four Weekly Newsletter is now reporting that it might not have been a coincidence, therefore, that certain names like Rob Terry were not present at the tapings.
Furthermore, it's being said that although drug tests were administered, the feeling is that they still don't mean much in TNA as talent has failed tests in the past, were told they failed and nothing was done about it.

Playboy · « **Reply #419 on:** September 02, 2010, 05:21:15 AM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on September 01, 2010, 05:26:17 PM

I like the fact that Vince painted himself into a corner with the attitude era....I mean how far can you push it and keep people interested? A crucifix, lame vampires, a porn star wrestler who got his weasel cut off on TV, a 90yr old woman giving birth to a hand, etc....

It seemed silly but it was good. It was way more exciting. I would rather watch Mankind fight Triple HHH in a cage, The Undertaker chairshot his brother over the head and vice versa, the rock bust out the hilarious commentary and austine drive out in a zamboni and beat the shit out of McMahon any day ver r-truth, john morrison or the miz.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #420 on:** September 02, 2010, 01:46:36 PM »

Quote from: Playboy on September 02, 2010, 05:21:15 AM

It seemed silly but it was good. It was way more exciting. I would rather watch Mankind fight Triple HHH in a cage, The Undertaker chairshot his brother over the head and vice versa, the rock bust out the hilarious commentary and austine drive out in a zamboni and beat the shit out of McMahon any day ver r-truth, john morrison or the miz.

I agree.....but all the stuff you mentioned was good, solid booking......the crap i mentioned just forced vincey to keep pushing the envelope until it finally pushed back.....now we have the garbage product as a result.

Montague · « **Reply #421 on:** September 02, 2010, 04:31:50 PM »

The following is a new tweet from the official Twitter page of TNA president Dixie Carter:

"TNA iMPACT! is going LIVE on 10/7. Remember my tweet about how TNA is going to change forever? Stay tuned."

Playboy · « **Reply #422 on:** September 03, 2010, 04:41:18 AM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on September 02, 2010, 01:46:36 PM

I agree.....but all the stuff you mentioned was good, solid booking......the crap i mentioned just forced vincey to keep pushing the envelope until it finally pushed back.....now we have the garbage product as a result.

The WWE's problems IMO started when they got rid of their experienced head writers. Namely Paul Haymen and Jim Cornette. The storylines they are trying to force feed us now are ridiculous. I can't and don't even watch the full show anymore. Its that bad.

mass 04 · « **Reply #423 on:** September 04, 2010, 12:44:33 PM »

According to a source who has spoken personally today with former WWE Diva Mickie James, it's official. Mickie James has signed with TNA Wrestling to compete in their Knockouts Division.

The former Women's Champion is foraying into country music and has been rumored to sign with TNA, despite her manager's recent denials. More on this as it develops.

Update: Sources within a local New York radio station confirm that Mickie James has signed with TNA Wrestling and will debut with the company on the live October 7 episode of Impact. As far as what name Mickie will compete as, we will just have to wait and see.

James wrestled for TNA back in 2003 briefly before heading over to OVW. Mickie is a five time WWE Women's Champion and one time Divas Champion. She was also the PWI Woman of the year in 2009.

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funk51 · « **Reply #424 on:** September 04, 2010, 03:15:45 PM »

Quote from: mass 04 on September 04, 2010, 12:44:33 PM

According to a source who has spoken personally today with former WWE Diva Mickie James, it's official. Mickie James has signed with TNA Wrestling to compete in their Knockouts Division.

The former Women's Champion is foraying into country music and has been rumored to sign with TNA, despite her manager's recent denials. More on this as it develops.

Update: Sources within a local New York radio station confirm that Mickie James has signed with TNA Wrestling and will debut with the company on the live October 7 episode of Impact. As far as what name Mickie will compete as, we will just have to wait and see.

James wrestled for TNA back in 2003 briefly before heading over to OVW. Mickie is a five time WWE Women's Champion and one time Divas Champion. She was also the PWI Woman of the year in 2009.

The Sports Courier is a proud sponsor of The MMA & Sports Extravaganza, coming to a city near you! Join us Oct. 22-24 in Atlantic City, NJ at the Trump Taj Mahal for MMA fun featuring UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar, Kurt Angle, Dan Severn, Ring of Combat, Ring of Honor Wrestling, DDP, Shonie Carter, and more

tna hardly has women wrestling on the show anymore, except for the beautiful people and victoria, it used to be that tna 's ratings would spike when the women were on.