Guest oldschoolwrestling Report post Posted April 25, 2003 Another wild night at the Asylum capped off with a hot build for what is already being called the biggest match in NWA TNA history this Wednesday night between Jeff Jarrett and Raven. The whole show should be fantastic. No real injuries, as surprising as that sounds, after the bloodbath we saw between the New Church and Sandman, New Jack, and Saturn. The match was definitely one of our wildest ever, adding to the mix of variety you see TNA PPVs every time out. A discussion erupted at the post show IHOP visit, as the debate on whether TNA should enforce a "fanny pack" ban, as they have fallen into the now-passé Zubaz category of a wrestler's motif. The ban was supported by several, with my main argument being that no man should wear anything that is called a "fanny pack," no matter how useful or convenient this man purse apparatus is. You'll see Konnan, the team of Siaki/Young, and Erik Watts on this weekend's Xplosion, along with some great highlights from last Wednesday night. Xplosion has been adding markets now on almost a weekly basis. Check NWATNA.com to see if Xplosion can been seen in your market. TNA Genesis will air in the month of May on DirecTV at the special price of just 4.95. This is a two hour look back at TNA's first year on the air, and relives some absolutely fantastic moments. The show will feature highlights of every title change in the history of TNA, plus all the surprises, the celebrities, some great X-Division matches, and some great insight along the way from the TNA announce team. I host the show, with Jerry Jarrett serving as executive producer. As an on air talent, it sure makes a difference having a coach alongside of you. Jerry was great to work with on this project, and really helped me through the hosting duties. Plans are in the works to eventually take "TNA Genesis" to home video, but you will get first crack at seeing this on DirecTV in the month of May. Justin Credible has been a great addition to TNA, and is looking forward to getting back into what he does best. I talked with him about the road schedule he worked, and how much better the TNA schedule was for him. He can now spend much more time with his son, which you can't put a price on. TNA has made progress in negotiations with representatives from Germany, as well as Africa for television distribution. Jeff Jarrett and WWA promoter Andrew MacManus have come to terms for Jarrett to appear on the upcoming WWA PPV in New Zealand in late May. Jarrett and I will be flying into Auckland for the PPV show only, and unfortunately will not be able to make the Australia dates on the tour. Preliminary discussions have taken place for TNA to be broadcasted in high-definition television. More on this as it develops. Slash continues to impress and is one of my favorite workers on our roster. Where else but in wrestling will you hear a guy get put over by someone who he held at knifepoint. Had a chance to catch up with Jerry Lawler at a show over the weekend. Lawler's book is a great read and worth picking up, especially if you are a fan of the Memphis territory (Count me in there - the Memphis territory rivaled World Class as my favorite shows growing up). TNA will debut in Indonesia television shortly. I received an email asking me who my favorite and least favorite net writers are. Where do I start on this one? Buck Woodward and Gregg Allinson do a great job, and I think fairly report on our show. Honorable mention goes to a guy who dishes out more to me than anyone, but he is at least creative. Check out the Bro's TNA Attitude website. While his obsession with me gives off more red flags than Scott Peterson's alibi, I still find myself reading his site every week. Not so favorite? There are a few, but I'd rather not give them the publicity. More questions being raised about TNA getting a national cable television deal. While the opportunity is there now for us, we first and foremost are a business, and it needs to make sense from a business standpoint before anything is even considered. Some say getting a national television deal is what ultimately put ECW out of business. I will state once again that any national television deal would not change our initial business plan. In a perfect world? I'd love to go head to head with RAW. AJ Styles wrestled the show with a banged up left knee. The knee was diagnosed as having a deep-quad bruise all the way to the bone. Styles is not expected to miss any time with TNA, but has cancelled his weekend appearances. He will be given whatever time he needs to get back to 100% if necessary. That is all for this week… Raven and Jarrett is going to be great… and should make for a fun night of PPV this Wednesday night! Jeremy Borash www.NWATNA.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Galactic Gigolo Report post Posted April 25, 2003 That motherfucker still hasn't e-mailed me back to tell me what the song is in the Raven/Jarrett video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CoreyLazarus416 Report post Posted April 25, 2003 Which song? The kinda punk-ish/metal-ish one? I know it's by Michale Graves... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Galactic Gigolo Report post Posted April 25, 2003 It was the "you brought me back into this dark and dismal place," song. If it's by Michael Graves, I'll look around and try to find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dying Fetus Report post Posted April 25, 2003 It was the "you brought me back into this dark and dismal place," song. If it's by Michael Graves, I'll look around and try to find it. The song is "You Awful Me" by Gotham Road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Slapnuts00 Report post Posted April 25, 2003 Looks like they're banking on just one match to sell the show. I'd like for them to announce Red/Lynn vs. XXX rematch, it'd solidify the show as a lock... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nanks Report post Posted April 26, 2003 Slash continues to impress and is one of my favorite workers on our roster. Where else but in wrestling will you hear a guy get put over by someone who he held at knifepoint What in God's name is all that about????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CoreyLazarus416 Report post Posted April 26, 2003 When Borash was announcing Shark Boy, Slash came out with a dagger, kicked Shark Boy's ass, and then threatened to slit Borash's throat unless Justin Credible came out and faced him. Slash got over as a singles worker in that one 30-second segment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astro101 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2003 This whole show has got to be big...not just Jarrett/Raven. Maybe Red should win the title from Kash next week... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest geniusMoment Report post Posted April 26, 2003 So is he saying they have a cable offer on the table and they are just not going to take it yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest j.o.b. squad Report post Posted April 26, 2003 well the first offer woude obviously be a low ball offer which woude make it near imposible to turn a profit of corse they woude turn that one down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted April 26, 2003 I know I read somewhere or maybe hears somewhere that the XXX vs. Lynn and Red rematch was going to be this week. I don't know why they don't announce it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
