Styles 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2004 Congratulations to A.J. Styles on being named Mr. TNA 2003 last Wednesday. You, the readers of nwatna.com, felt that Styles was our MVP last year. The one wrestler that made the most contributions to Total Non Stop Action. While we're handing out plaudits, props to new X Division Champion Chris Sabin, who regained the title in the Ultimate X2 match. The bout lived up to it's hype and recognition also should go to Michael Shane, Low-Ki and Christopher Daniels for their performance in that match. This Wednesday the focus is on tag teams. When Jeff Jarrett and Abyss team to meet A.J. Styles and Erik Watts, the stipulations will definitely have an impact on the landscape of TNA in 2004. Should Jarrett and Abyss win, Watts is out as the NWA's Director Of Authority. That would allow Jarrett and TNA Management Consultant Don Callis to have free reign. But, if Styles and Watts prevail, then A.J. gets a shot at Jarrett's NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. Also Wednesday, America's Most Wanted faces The TNA Redshirts in a Rawhide Whipping Match. Raven and Sandman will oppose The Gathering (with Father James Mitchell) in a Singapore Cane Match. We'll determine a number one contender for new X Division Champion Sabin as Daniels, Low-Ki and former titleholder Shane square off in a three-way bout. Shane Douglas faces Elix Skipper. Simon Diamond against David Young with Glen Gilberti as special referee. We'll hear from AAA's Antonio Pena, who promises a special announcement. And maybe we'll finally find out what Jeff Jarrett's major announcement is all about. See you this Wednesday on Pay Per View! For months I've received hundreds of letters from TNA fans who are not able to receive our weekly PPV broadcasts. Reasons range from location (international fans) to satellite providers (Dish Network viewers). Well TNA ON DEMAND is for you. You can now watch NWA TNA PPVs on your personal computer. Also, fans who ARE able to watch our PPVs can now re-live their favorite moments and shows. Fans who are new to the TNA product can watch previous shows. For more details, check out TNA ON DEMAND on this website. We invite your questions and comments to [email protected]. Remember that due to the heavy volume, Mike is not able to answer every question or respond personally. Please include your hometown and state (and country if outside the U.S.). Let's go to the electronic mailbag -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM: ANTHONY NAISBY I was recently watching my WCW videos which I recorded years ago. It was cool when you stood up to Jeff Jarrett on Nitro since he hit you with the guitar the week before. What were the matches on the final Monday Nitro? ANSWER: March 26, 2001, in Panama City, Florida: Booker T. pinned Scott Steiner in a U.S. vs. World Title Match. Rey Misterio Jr. & Kidman over 3 Count and Jung Dragons to win a Cruiserweight tag title shot. Shane Helms kept the Cruiserweight Title over Chavo Guerrero Jr.Chuck Palumbo & Sean O'Haire kept the tag titles over Mike Awesome & Lance Storm. Shawn Stasiak pinned Bam Bam Bigelow. Mark Jindrak beat Dave Cash. Konnan & Hugh Morrus over Disqo & Mike Sanders. Misterio & KIdman won Cruiserweight Tag Titles from Elix Skipper & Kid Romeo. Sting defeated Ric Flair. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM: GEORGE CARROLL (BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS) I've been a fan of yours since the "When Worlds Collide" PPV. I was recently going through my video tape collection and came across an AWA taping from the Showboat in Las Vegas. I came across a match that pitted Mr. Saito and Riki Choshu vs. Whodini and a young Louie Spicoli. When the match was over they moved to a crowd shot and much to my surprise I saw what looks to be the Professor Mike Tenay. I can't positively identify you on this, but do you remember attending this taping? I am a total believer in the TNA product and bring many friends to my house on Wednesdays to get a taste of NWA/TNA. ANSWER: You have a keen eye, George. Yes, that's me at the Showboat. I attended many AWA tapings in that era. Most memorable match was the Curt Hennig-Nick Bockwinkel one hour draw. Most memorable angle was the Colonel DeBeers attack on Jimmy Snuka. Thanks for your support and keep watching TNA every Wednesday! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM: ARBOK Did you ever work with Jim Ross? ANSWER:No, Jim was already with WWF when I started announcing with WCW. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM: ANTOINE (NOTTINGHAM, U.K.) Following a post in your column, I checked out Friendly TV and was delighted to see an episode of Xplosion ... very enjoyable! Also on that channel, they showed a card featuring Ring Of Honor vs. U.K. based FWA. The match that stole the show was A.J. Styles vs. Johnny Storm. Does TNA have any plans to recruit U.K. talent? ANSWER: Glad to hear that you've discovered TNA and enjoyed Xplosion. Johnny Storm has appeared in several TNA matches in the past year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM: JZSD Madusa was a great women's champion in WCW. Does she still wrestle? ANSWER: Madusa has been driving monster trucks for the past few years. I hear she's also working on her autobiography. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM: MARK (MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN) What are Billy Robinson, Jim Brunzell and Greg Gagne doing? ANSWER: Robinson was training wrestlers in Japan, but last I heard had relocated back to the States. Brunzell and Gagne both live in Minnesota. Brunzell owns and operates car washes and Gagne is selling cars. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM: MATT BARKER (LEEDS, ENGLAND) Who in your opinion was the best ever English wrestler? ANSWER: I'd have to give the slight edge to Billy Robinson over The Dynamite Kid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM: GREG (CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS) My TNA DVDs came in, and I finally got a chance to check out your product. Simply amazing. I also ordered TNA On Demand and while I initially had problems, customer service instantly fixed the problem. ANSWER: Glad to see that you had a chance to see and enjoy TNA. Thanks for supporting the product -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Tenay [email protected] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
