TNABaddboi 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 In what was meant to be a a phone call checking on his condition, Kid Kash shared that while he has indeed suffered a broken fibula, if this was ECW he would be more than willing to wrestle through the pain. Kash stated his frustration with TNA comes from only a select group of wrestlers being allowed to have merchandise such as T-shirts and videos, delays on receiving royalties on what promotional items have been made, and the basic salaries paid to the wrestlers. The big payouts to Lex Luger-types, the independent booking fee, and backstage politics were also mentioned by Kash--who has previously asked for his release from TNA, which may be willing to grant it with a 90-day non-compete provision. A perceived favoritism to certain wrestlers (Raven, AMW, Styles) combined with things such as water no longer being provided to drink in the locker room, has affected the morale of other wrestlers in TNA--who feel they have no real alternative until WWE knocks at the door. While I see Kash's point, IMO it's not very professional for him to say so publicly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted June 23, 2004 In what was meant to be a a phone call checking on his condition, Kid Kash shared that while he has indeed suffered a broken fibula, if this was ECW he would be more than willing to wrestle through the pain. Kash stated his frustration with TNA comes from only a select group of wrestlers being allowed to have merchandise such as T-shirts and videos, delays on receiving royalties on what promotional items have been made, and the basic salaries paid to the wrestlers. The big payouts to Lex Luger-types, the independent booking fee, and backstage politics were also mentioned by Kash--who has previously asked for his release from TNA, which may be willing to grant it with a 90-day non-compete provision. A perceived favoritism to certain wrestlers (Raven, AMW, Styles) combined with things such as water no longer being provided to drink in the locker room, has affected the morale of other wrestlers in TNA--who feel they have no real alternative until WWE knocks at the door. While I see Kash's point, IMO it's not very professional for him to say so publicly. If this is true, this is bad. Kash is the best heel they have. But, then again, hasn't he developed a track record of burning bridges? -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 And TNA has also developed a track record of pissing off its employees. So? Kash does have a point. There's open favoritism to Raven, Truth, Jarrett, AMW, and AJ Styles, while others that helped TNA grow from the beginning (Kash, Lynn, New Church) are treated as seemingly afterthoughts. I hope Kash comes back as soon as he's medically cleared, has a great program with Styles, and then finds a promotion he'll be properly treated in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 No water in the locker room? What is this? Nazi Germany? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted June 23, 2004 And TNA has also developed a track record of pissing off its employees. So? Kash does have a point. There's open favoritism to Raven, Truth, Jarrett, AMW, and AJ Styles, while others that helped TNA grow from the beginning (Kash, Lynn, New Church) are treated as seemingly afterthoughts. I hope Kash comes back as soon as he's medically cleared, has a great program with Styles, and then finds a promotion he'll be properly treated in. Oh, Corey, don't confuse me with somebody who think TNA is in the right here. TNA has had a rather clear double standard for a while. I don't see that much favoritism to Truth (heck, his current push is more payback for the dicking of him for about a year straight), but there appears to be a clear-cut hierarchy. Hell, Sabin was about as over as X Champ as Styles was when he was X Champ --- and God knows Chris won't be sniffing ME anytime in the foreseeable future. Kash's problem is that he has few places to go. ROH is about it. He can't go to the WWE as he will, and let's be honest, get buried. He'd help the CW division --- but they will bury him. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted June 23, 2004 Although I dislike the "special treatment" that is going on here and I agree with Kash on that point, but people need to realize that is how wrestling is when they get into the business. Hell, if Kash thinks the special treatment in TNA I wonder if he thinks he'd be better off in the WWE.............cause they would treat him like a piece of miserable shit there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted June 23, 2004 Although I dislike the "special treatment" that is going on here and I agree with Kash on that point, but people need to realize that is how wrestling is when they get into the business. Hell, if Kash thinks the special treatment in TNA I wonder if he thinks he'd be better off in the WWE.............cause they would treat him like a piece of miserable shit there. But, Kido, TNA was not supposed to be about that --- and I imagine some workers were foolish enough to BELIEVE that. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted June 23, 2004 Although I dislike the "special treatment" that is going on here and I agree with Kash on that point, but people need to realize that is how wrestling is when they get into the business. Hell, if Kash thinks the special treatment in TNA I wonder if he thinks he'd be better off in the WWE.............cause they would treat him like a piece of miserable shit there. But, Kido, TNA was not supposed to be about that --- and I imagine some workers were foolish enough to BELIEVE that. -=Mike Yeah, unfotunately that would be the case. But Kash even acts like those attitudes of the "special treatment" even existed in ECW. Is it just me or is Kash coming off here as kind of a whiny little bitch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest glennsoe Report post Posted June 23, 2004 welcome to the wwe Kash...be sure to have your your jobber attire handy when Mordeicai spots you backstage... But i'll miss the dude...He's the one guy that's kept the show up the last months... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magus 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 i don't really know if Kash is acting like a little bitch here, but i DO know that he's not given nearly the kind of respect he deserves when it comes to his place on the show. he's a great worker and a terrific heel, but as has been mentioned, TNA plays favorites. the main three that come to mind are Jarrett (duh), Styles (he's pushed better when he's in the X Division, probably b/c he's not a threat to Jeff there), and AMW (again, probably given the great tag team push b/c they're not threatening Jeff's top spot). for each division there's a top entity, and i guess Jeff/Dutch don't know how to get EVERYONE over, and not just bury the roster to put over a couple of guys. on another note, i see LOADS of favoritism shown towards useless hacks like Russo, Gilberti, Konnan, James, Goldy, and Erik Watts. each one is practically (if not completely) useless, yet they are given chance after chance on the shows. you never saw CM Punk get a push like these guys have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted June 23, 2004 don't really know if Kash is acting like a little bitch here, but i DO know that he's not given nearly the kind of respect he deserves when it comes to his place on the show. he's a great worker and a terrific heel, but as has been mentioned, TNA plays favorites. -I agree with you that he should have a better place on the show, simply for the only reason that he IS a kickass heel. But as far as being a "great worker".....I just don't see it. He is a average to slightly above average worker, but there is NOTHING in the ring that he has done to back up the "great worker" comment. the main three that come to mind are Jarrett (duh), Styles (he's pushed better when he's in the X Division, probably b/c he's not a threat to Jeff there), and AMW (again, probably given the great tag team push b/c they're not threatening Jeff's top spot). for each division there's a top entity, and i guess Jeff/Dutch don't know how to get EVERYONE over, and not just bury the roster to put over a couple of guys. -Honestly, Jeff's push is WAY too overboard. AJ's makes sense as he is the best X-divison guy they have and was the best choice for NWA champion as well, so his pushes have been warranted. Also, I know I am going to get slammed for this but AMW should be pushed the way they are too. First off they are not talented enough to make other teams look good(Although Harris has improved a bit), so the other teams are there to make them look good. They are easily the most over team on the roster as well. Now, the reasons are clearly because of a weak tag team division but that is neither here nor there. on another note, i see LOADS of favoritism shown towards useless hacks like Russo, Gilberti, Konnan, James, Goldy, and Erik Watts. each one is practically (if not completely) useless, yet they are given chance after chance on the shows. you never saw CM Punk get a push like these guys have. I totally agree with everything said here. Now Gilberti(as much as I don't like him) could have been made credible at one point, but they are so beyond that now it's not even funny. They honestly need to be ashamed of themselves for pushing the rest of that shitty bunch though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted June 23, 2004 on another note, i see LOADS of favoritism shown towards useless hacks like Russo, Gilberti, Konnan, James, Goldy, and Erik Watts. each one is practically (if not completely) useless, yet they are given chance after chance on the shows. you never saw CM Punk get a push like these guys have. Goldy? You mean the same Goldy that lost her job to Scott Hudson and was made to look the fool constantly as an interviewer? I also think you overstate the push Konnan and James get. They benefit heavily from being in a group with Killings. Now I need you to get this through your head as well as all the other Russo haters. RUSSO IS THE ONLY WRITER THAT MAKES TNA WORTH WATCHING!!!! Mantel was terrible and got no blame from the likes of Meltzer while he throws every minor error at the feet of Russo when he's in charge. CM Punk is a victim of his own immaturity as far as TNA goes. He might be getting a decent push right now but he had to get in a fist fight with Teddy Hart in a public area of Nashville and embrass TNA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Last Free Voice Report post Posted June 23, 2004 dang it. how do i never get in on these discussions on the ground floor? I hate busting in in the middle. So I will say this. I think Kash is okay, but not good enough for him to be shooting off his mouth like a premadona. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ronnie755 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 He may have some legit gripes, but I still think its kind of odd for him to be complaining this. Where would he go? Not only would he be buried in WWE, but I doubt WWE would even want him to begin with based on talk of him having an attitude problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Last Free Voice Report post Posted June 23, 2004 According to the new torch he's very disliked backstage. They say he's a whiner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 That's always been said about Kash. It's the final sentence of every why Kid Kash isn't in the WWE news report that's come out in the last couple years. It doesn't mean he doesn't have legit gripes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Last Free Voice Report post Posted June 23, 2004 I agree. But maybe the reason he doesn't get the "advantages" some others do is because of that attitude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Kash complains about favortism, despite his track record of being a bitch everywhere he goes. I'm not surprised TNA won't push him to the top. Plus the fact he's like 5'6". Come on, what kind of credible world champion would that be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Kash should be thankful that TNA ever keeps him working and pushes him. I mean he doesn't seem to be making any indy appearances and the WWF has made it clear that his attitude will keep him out of there. So maybe he should just shut up and be thankful that TNA is willing to put up with his bullshit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Kash should be thankful that TNA ever keeps him working and pushes him. I mean he doesn't seem to be making any indy appearances and the WWF has made it clear that his attitude will keep him out of there. So maybe he should just shut up and be thankful that TNA is willing to put up with his bullshit. But, in his defense, he IS the best heel they have. He is better, honestly, than JJ in every way you can name. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Still doesn't mean he's a World Title calibur guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Still doesn't mean he's a World Title calibur guy. Has that stopped TNA to date? -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted June 24, 2004 He's a moron for thinking he can do any better than TNA though. As great as he seems to think his is it seems that TNA is the only place willing to put up with him at the moment. He seems to be biting the only hand feeding him right now. And I've enjoyed his heel run quite a bit but he's never been a guy that makes me go "oh he should have the World Title". As much as I don't like JJ as champ he's still a better carrier for the belt since he can at least work with a varied group of workers and put on solid matches where Kash struggles with the inring side of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2004 No water in the locker room? What is this? Nazi Germany? Or woodstock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magus 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2004 Goldy? You mean the same Goldy that lost her job to Scott Hudson and was made to look the fool constantly as an interviewer? I also think you overstate the push Konnan and James get. They benefit heavily from being in a group with Killings. Now I need you to get this through your head as well as all the other Russo haters. RUSSO IS THE ONLY WRITER THAT MAKES TNA WORTH WATCHING!!!! Mantel was terrible and got no blame from the likes of Meltzer while he throws every minor error at the feet of Russo when he's in charge. CM Punk is a victim of his own immaturity as far as TNA goes. He might be getting a decent push right now but he had to get in a fist fight with Teddy Hart in a public area of Nashville and embrass TNA. i'm talking about Goldy as a character on the show. as an interviewer, she was fairly decent, but push further than that and she gets irritating. the whole fued between her and Watts is unwatchable. and worse yet, they've shackled them to Abyss, a worker who should be going up against other people with actual talent. James and Konnan are okay where they are, but they are treated better and paid more to do nothing. that's my only beef with them. i'm not that saddened about CM Punk leaving. i was just using him as an example of how a guy with lots of talent will get the shaft because TNA will push Glen Gilberti at all costs. as for Russo, hell, i think he and Mantell suck equally as writers. they're both uncreative, and thus useless. but i was mainly talking about Russo's performance on air. he's not a good actor, and he generates absolute zero interest from anyone in this hemesphere. but he's still pushed to no end, which isn't good since he sucks heat like a black hole. Russo's entire presence just seems... unnecessary. he has no business being on the show or in any kind of fued... yet he is. the guy adds nothing, so get rid of him. get rid of Dutch while your at it, just so i can seem fair. in fact, TNA should go out on a limb and do something truly revolutionary and innovative (they throw those words around too much BTW), and just HIRE A NEW WRITER!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JacK Report post Posted June 25, 2004 The only decent interview I saw Goldy have was with Mike Sanders (the Hard 10, the girls from Nashville . . . it was gold). Gilberti isn't really being 'pushed' at the moment . . . he's more being used for comedy and trying to get other wrestlers over, since he has some semblence of overness. And Punk was getting pushed a bit until he messed it up, going over Sandman and other ECW alumni. It kind of sucks, he would've been awesome against Raven . And I wonder if it ever accurred to a promotion to use an authority figure in a subtler role? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TDinDC1112 Report post Posted June 25, 2004 Kash should be thankful that TNA ever keeps him working and pushes him. I mean he doesn't seem to be making any indy appearances and the WWF has made it clear that his attitude will keep him out of there. So maybe he should just shut up and be thankful that TNA is willing to put up with his bullshit. But, in his defense, he IS the best heel they have. He is better, honestly, than JJ in every way you can name. -=Mike One way he's not better is he's sloppier in the ring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted June 25, 2004 Kash should be thankful that TNA ever keeps him working and pushes him. I mean he doesn't seem to be making any indy appearances and the WWF has made it clear that his attitude will keep him out of there. So maybe he should just shut up and be thankful that TNA is willing to put up with his bullshit. But, in his defense, he IS the best heel they have. He is better, honestly, than JJ in every way you can name. -=Mike One way he's not better is he's sloppier in the ring. He can be, yes. But he also has the ability to work better matches than JJ. And his promos own Jeff's. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
