TNA news from Wade

[EdwardKnoxII 0]

Ok this was post on a wrestling board and I'm just reposting it here. Enjoy.

 

TNA NEWZ:

 

- Hogan said on his pal Bubba's radio show that he's talked with TNA. As always, Hulk is probably lying, but it does seem that he may actually be close on the financial terms of coming in at least once. Some speculate that this may be part of the reason why Dutch Mantell is being brought in. Dutch will be above Russo and Disco in the booking structure, and that way Hogan wouldn't have to work with Russo, who he hates. Although talks with Dutch apparently started well before anything with Hogan got going.

 

- Raven's backstage reaction to James Mitchell last week didn't endear him to the wrestlers any, as most felt that he crossed the line with what he did. One wrestler said there's no doubt that Mitchell screwed up with the clippers, but there's no excuse for Raven's continued unprofessional behavior. "He's a condescending asshole who is just bitter about being dropped by WWE. He has a real chance to help the younger guys. He does try to help them, but people don't take his advice to heart because his demeanor is so bad and so negative." Another wrestler said Raven has "become our version of DDP or Kevin Nash," two people Raven has spoken out about.

 

- Roddy Piper hung around in the main locker room a little longer than he did last time. People described him as "quiet" and "strange", but said he was a little more accessible than he was before.

 

- There's talk that the X division won't be featured as strongly if Dutch Mantell has his way. Some people say Dutch has said TNA needs to add some bigger wrestlers.

 

- Dutch's rep for dealing with talent is that he doesn't take crap from young guys with egos. "He hates young guys who complain and won't be afraid to put them in their place," said somebody. Among the people he may get to put in their place is America's Most Wanted, who have a big rep for "boo boo facing" when they're told that they're doing a job. Wrestlers say that AMW's demeanor totally changed last week when they were told they wouldn't be winning the 3-way match, and that when they get told about doing a job, their concern changes from laying out the best possible match to making sure that all their big spots get in. Although when they did the job to Simon and Swinger, there were no reports of them getting upset about it.

 

WADE'S PPV STAR RATINGS (for NWA TNA):

 

James/Truth vs. AMW vs. Sin/Slash - *

D-Lo/Siaki - ½*

Sabin/Nosawa/Shane vs. Young/Kazarian/Juvi - *1/2

Simon/Swinger vs. Shark Boy/Mad Mikey - *

Styles/Lynn - ***

Douglas/Raven - **½

 

James: 3.0. Jason: 6.0. Bruce: 6.0. Pat: 5.0. Wade: 4.0.

[Guest Boomer Sprinklespax]

- Raven's backstage reaction to James Mitchell last week didn't endear him to the wrestlers any, as most felt that he crossed the line with what he did. One wrestler said there's no doubt that Mitchell screwed up with the clippers, but there's no excuse for Raven's continued unprofessional behavior. "He's a condescending asshole who is just bitter about being dropped by WWE. He has a real chance to help the younger guys. He does try to help them, but people don't take his advice to heart because his demeanor is so bad and so negative." Another wrestler said Raven has "become our version of DDP or Kevin Nash," two people Raven has spoken out about.

Kay, there's obviously no excuse for assaulting someone, but I kinda doubt the locker room is really up in arms about what happened. Besides, assuming Raven and Mitchell have ironed things out (from what I've read they have, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's true), it's really nobody's business but management.

 

As for his attitude...Raven is a self-admitted prick. That's just him. As far as what I've read interview-wise, dude is very glad to be away from WWE. Why shouldn't he be? He makes more money and he's basically the most over guy in the #2 promotion in North America. He doesn't do too much to put himself over others at the expense of their heat, he doesn't really play political games, and he's helping the younger guys all over the indie circuit (CM Punk, anyone?), so he's obviously no Kevin Nash. I'm a mark for Raven, so take this for what you will, but whoever said that must have his head up his ass and is just pissed about his own situation.

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As for his attitude...Raven is a self-admitted prick. That's just him. As far as what I've read interview-wise, dude is very glad to be away from WWE. Why shouldn't he be? He makes more money and he's basically the most over guy in the #2 promotion in North America. He doesn't do too much to put himself over others at the expense of their heat, he doesn't really play political games, and he's helping the younger guys all over the indie circuit (CM Punk, anyone?), so he's obviously no Kevin Nash. I'm a mark for Raven, so take this for what you will, but whoever said that must have his head up his ass and is just pissed about his own situation.

Don't worry, it's well-documented that The Torch is biased toward certain wrestlers and tries to make them sound like assholes while kissing up to their "boys" like Sean Waltman for example (Keller especially).

 

Raven may act like a prick sometimes (bragging on MLW about lackeys turning on him back in ECW just to kick their asses and take pride in it? Yeesh), but he's no Kevin Nash. Just think about how many times he's put CM Punk over in matches.

[Guest Salacious Crumb]

Does anyone even take the Torch seriously?

[Guest Basswitch]

Tna neds More X Divison, well More Good X Division that is.

 

They need to Bring in Hamrick as Crimson Dragon again, he would be a good X division GUy. Hell, have him fued with Kaos.

 

However i do think it would do TNA well to bring in guys like Masato Tanaka, or a few other bigs guys.

 

But i would hate to see it turn into a WWE 2.

[Mole 0]

Does anyone even take the Torch seriously?

Nope.

[Guest Burning Hammer]

Here I would like to point out that the Torch has sucked for years now. They have the most biased reporting in wrestling and cater to the fans of tabloid journalism. Half that shit up their is sensational bullshit that doesn't really tell us anything informative about TNA besides Raven is pissed because his head got cut and AMW MAKE FACES when they have to job.

 

I wish I could make money by reporting what kind of faces people make when they have to do something they don't agree with.

[Guest TDinDC1112]

Does anyone even take the Torch seriously?

Yeah, 2 people.

 

 

Wade Keller and Jason Powell.

[Mecha Mummy 0]

Does anyone even take the Torch seriously?

Yeah, 2 people.

 

 

Wade Keller and Jason Powell.

*Rimshot*