dubq 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 Here's a hypothetical thrown at you guys... Let's say hypothetically that Lesnar were to have his no compete thrown out and could participate with TNA and hypothetically TNA signs him. Throw in Goldberg to the mix. Could TNA re-do Lesnar vs Goldberg and not have the crowd shit on it? Or is the stigma already attached to this particular matchup? Does TNA even have the moxy to properly book and promote a Lesnar/Goldberg rematch? Well, seeing Lesnar in TNA is a possibility one day, even if he is completely satisfied with New Japan. They sent over Tanahashi, so maybe they'd be willing to work an angle with Lesnar on a TNA tour as well. Just NOT against Goldberg. I don't need to see ANY MORE GOLDBERG MATCHES, THANKS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffybeast 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 Don't you all think Goldberg would come in and just destroy the cruisers/smaller guys? Wouldn't he expose the bigger TNA guys as just mid-sized wrestlers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 Not to burst everyone's bubble here, but I heard Goldberg on Bubba yesterday, and I would hardly say that he was expressing interest in TNA. It was more just said in passing that Sting had called him when he joined the company, but that he wasn't really interested at all unless Spike or some other company made a huge effort to take McMahon on head to head (ie bring him, Hogan, Lesnar, etc in). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 I wonder if this was one of the guys who Meltz has been talking about, ie a guy who normally wouldnt be interested back before? Anyway I'd be all for a really strong ME level program of Brown/Goldberg, Rhino/Goldberg, Abyss/Goldberg, or Joe/Goldberg. They all sound like potential money makers to me, even know I have never really liked Goldberg as a whole. Also, WCW really never capitalized on another money maker (at the time at least) with Goldberg doing a substantial program with Sting. That might be something to consider if he would even be signed. In any regard, realistically the guy would draw interest to the casual fans much like Sting, and if he was easy to work with (and I feel he really pretty much is when it comes down to it - he was blatantly misused in WWE and late in WCW, they also didnt know what the fuck to do with him either, yet he still did stupid shit like work a program with Luger?) I don't see a problem with it. I'm not convinced he would be worth a half million, but with the right direction, he may be. He seems to kind of be a mark for himself (example, the WCW heel turn that failed more because of his own lack of trying with it IMO) but really, he's not cut out for the monster heel role when you already got guys like Joe and down the road perhaps, Lesnar, who would fit that role just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 Goldberg would get hit with the pounce and just spin up and spear Monty. They would do nothing but destroy Brown and Joe since I highly, no make that extremely doubt Goldberg would want to come to TNA for the good of the company. Like I said, if Goldberg wants to come in and be a team player then great. But I'm not expecting him to come in, I don't see him being a team player and I won't be disappointed if he doesn't. Lots of positives but TONS of negatives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astro101 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2006 If Goldberg and Brown no sold each other's finishers in a match (within context of the match), I'd mark out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted February 10, 2006 With how Impact is now, Goldberg would be perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HandofFate 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 a thought popped into my head...since TNA has been talking to Bret Hart, what about if Bret came back and cut this nasty promo on Goldberg (who would already be with the company by then) about causing the concussion that helped end his career and then have Bret make it his life's goal to end Goldberg's career... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 a thought popped into my head...since TNA has been talking to Bret Hart, what about if Bret came back and cut this nasty promo on Goldberg (who would already be with the company by then) about causing the concussion that helped end his career and then have Bret make it his life's goal to end Goldberg's career... Yeah, but where is the payoff? Bret cannot be punched or be part of any kind of physical confrontation with his condition. There is no way to end the feud and if you cannot end it, no point in wasting the cash to start it. If Bret could wrestle again at 100% with no chance of his DEATH, then sure it would be a good angle. But Goldberg's too stiff and Bret's condition is too dangerous. Something he has told Vince about 1000 times now but Mr. Fingers in ears doesn't get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 He could manage a tag team of Harry Smith and Teddy Hart, with Nattie Neidhart as the valet/wrestler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Arnold_OldSchool Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Jericho lost his momentum in WCW. Then he showed up in the WWF and was over huge. It might have only lasted a few weeks until he had his legs cut out, but he was over huge. That analogy doesn't work really as Goldburg was selling PPVs, headlining house shows and bring the ratings for Nitro Jericho was a upper mid carder who never was put into a spot in WCW to draw a dime. His luster hadn't been ruined like Goldburg's was after Starcade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Cucaracha 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 If they brought Goldberg in, they'd have to book him strong at the expense of others. The only time he was really popular in the WWE was the Chamber Match where he was booked to look mega-strong. TNA's roster isn't strong enough to take that sort of booking though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 Jericho lost his momentum in WCW. Then he showed up in the WWF and was over huge. It might have only lasted a few weeks until he had his legs cut out, but he was over huge. That analogy doesn't work really as Goldburg was selling PPVs, headlining house shows and bring the ratings for Nitro Jericho was a upper mid carder who never was put into a spot in WCW to draw a dime. His luster hadn't been ruined like Goldburg's was after Starcade. And from the moment he stepped out on Raw, until he was buried, Jericho was treated by the fans as someone who could draw a dime. Which is exactly my point. A fresh start in a fresh surrounding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Timmer Report post Posted February 11, 2006 TNA has the same problem that ECW faced (one of them) TNA can't bring in the Lesners and Goldbergs because people will realize how small Monty and Abyss are. They need to focus on the middle weights like Jerico, Benoit, etc. I also think that it's time for them to change the X division to the cruiserweight once and for all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2006 TNA has the same problem that ECW faced (one of them) TNA can't bring in the Lesners and Goldbergs because people will realize how small Monty and Abyss are. They need to focus on the middle weights like Jerico, Benoit, etc. I also think that it's time for them to change the X division to the cruiserweight once and for all. Why? Same concept, but allows more freedom. It's also different then the generic "Cruiserweight" name. Lesnar is 6'3 legit, Abyss is 6'3 legit. Monty Brown was paired with Billy Gunn, who was at least as tall if not taller then Brown. Monty, isn't promoted as BIG GUY, he's promoted as a primal beast inside the ring, not unlike Rhyno. Only Abyss is really marketed as a monster via his height. Rhyno and Brown, are promoted based on their intensity. There's a difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fisticuffs 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2006 Abyss is 6'3 legit Don't they list him as 6'8" ? If they don't now, I'm pretty sure that they used to. Goldberg could be interested in coming in for the good of the company, seeing as how he said he'd be interested if TNA was gonna go hard against Vince. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Coffey Report post Posted February 12, 2006 I just saw Abyss a couple weeks ago in Dayton. I'm 6'1" and he was certainly more than two inches taller than me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
