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[Will E Worm]

I'd rather see the belt on Rhino.

Yes.


Unfortunately, Mike Awesome is dead.

 

[alexpnz]

http://www.cagesideseats.com/tna-im...ixie-carter-injured-bully-ray-powerbomb-table

I'll say this right now, Dixie looks amazingly hot for a 49 yr. old broad...
http://www.mcmbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/TNA-Dixie-Carter-2.jpeg

 

[Will E Worm]

TV Title Inactive

TNA announced today that Kurt Angle has made the decision to render the TNA TV title officially "inactive." The belt had not been used since Abyss won the title at the 2013 Slammiversary PPV from Devon before announcing he was taking the belt "into the Abyss" with him during the storyline where Joseph Park and Abyss went back and forth appearing on TV before it was "revealed" they were the same person.

The title was introduced in 2008 as Booker T's TNA Legends championship before being transformed into the TNA Global Championship in 2009 after Eric Young won the belt from Kevin Nash.

The belt became the TNA TV title while being held by AJ Styles in the summer of 2010. Twelve wrestlers held it over the years including the aforementioned and it was actually the final wrestling championship won by Mick Foley prior to his retirement.

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Bad idea.

 

[Will E Worm]

TNA’s Abyss talks ‘Global Impact Japan’

TNA Impact Wrestling’s Abyss is looking forward to the TNA Bound for Glory pay-per-view emanating from Tokyo in October.

Fans can get a taste of what to expect with “Global Impact Japan,” a one night only PPV premiering 8 p.m. EST Friday, July 4.

“It was a huge honor,” Abyss said, reflecting on his experience performing on the card during an international conference call. “It is a huge honor. We are going back for Bound For Glory, which I think is incredible to do our biggest pay-per-view internationally in Japan. For me personally, to go there is a huge honor. The Japanese culture of wrestling is storied. It’s got unbelievable tradition, and it’s an amazing thing to be a part of and to see and to see the different presentations of the sport around the world is something that always impresses me. I love learning.


“The Japanese fan base is incredible. Wrestling in Japan is a big deal. It’s a big thing. To be there with legends like the Great Muta and to be able to show the TNA banner there and show off our style of Impact Wrestling and share it with Wrestle-1 and the great fans of Japan is pretty exciting.”

On “Global Impact Japan” the near 7-footer takes on Takayama in a hardcore match. The former IWGP heavyweight champion was the perfect adversary for the American monster.

“I had never wrestled him before,” Abyss said. “I’ve seen video and so forth. He is an intense guy. He is a brawler, a fighter, a hardcore specialist. Going into it I was a little leery. The guy’s tough. He is big. He is practically as big as I am. He has a few screws loose and isn’t afraid to mix it up. Going into the match with him I had trepidation. You got to keep your guard up with a guy like that. He is tough and intense. I remember when I turned on his video with him with Don Frye I was just amazed at the level of physicality. I have so much respect for him, and I very much enjoyed locking horns with him.”

Above all the “Monsters Ball”, hardcore and barbed wire matches, and even winning the TNA title, Abyss is most proud of his longevity in the company. He stands one of the few veterans on the roster who can say they were there from the very start. The talented performer has gone through many transformations in more than 12 years.

There was even a point where the man behind the mask even portrayed another persona in Joseph Park, the storyline brother of Abyss. The rough-and-tough grappler credits writers including Dave Lagana and Matt Conway for helping with the success of both characters.

“The character has been so many places,” Abyss said. “He has done so much. He has had so much done to him. I just would like to keep striving forward. The character has had so much longevity. It has been around for a long, long time in this company. That’s rare in wrestling to begin with, so I’m proud of that. I wouldn’t mind seeing the character open up and show the intelligence of the monster a little bit more.

“That’s something that you may see down the road. I just want to keep plugging away and doing what Abyss does and giving the people a product that people can walk away from and say, ‘Wow that was special.’”

Through the years Abyss has been able to work with some of the greatest minds and stars in the business. These include names such as James Mitchell, Mick Foley, Sting and Hulk Hogan. Now the TNA original is nearing 20 years in his profession and finds himself giving his own advice to emerging talent.

“I always tell them to remember who you are and don’t ever change,” Abyss said. “These guys the Ethan Carter’s, the Bram’s, the Jessie Godderz, the Robbie E’s, Davey [Richards] and Eddie [Edwards] of the Wolves and Rockstar Spud. These guys have an unbelievable work ethic. They are so humble. I remember that is how I was. I remember that advice I got in this business when I was first in TNA with the Dutch Mantell’s and the Terry Taylor’s of the world and Jeff Jarrett. That’s the one thing I remember.

“Remember who you are and don’t ever change who you are. Don’t sacrifice your attitude or your work ethic. That’s what I tell them, but these guys are already on that page. I just give them the friendly reminder. When you’re working with talent like that it’s such an incredible feeling to see them succeed.”

• TNA Impact Wrestling presents “Global Impact Japan” 8 p.m. EST Friday, July 4 on pay-per-view. See Abyss, The BroMans, Gail Kim, Samoa Joe, Austin Aries and a host of other stars in action.

• TNA Impact Wrestling is 9 p.m. EST Thursdays on Spike TV.

• Follow Abyss on Twitter @TheRealAbyss.

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[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

Yes.


Unfortunately, Mike Awesome is dead.

I thought Mike Awesome had the perfect name because I was in awe when I first saw what a big guy like that could pull off. The balance on the top rope like The Spolier impressed me the most. RIP.

Hey Will E, thanks for the other TNA news too. I smiled when Rhino gored Bully Ray last night.

 

[Will E Worm]

Yoshihiro Tajiri Headed To TNA Wrestling

WWE and ECW alumnus Yoshihiro Tajiri will be at the iMPACT! Wrestling tapings next month in New York at the Manhattan Center.

Whether he will be used on TV or not isn’t yet known.

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The Wolves are going to Japan.

From August 23rd through the 31st.

They will be doing work with Wrestle-1 promotion to help promote Bound for Glory.

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[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

Thanks for the news, Will E.
I always liked Tajiri in ECW and WWE didn't utilize him enough. Hope he gets over in TNA. The Japanese Buzzsaw!

 

[Will E Worm]

Thanks for the news, Will E.
I always liked Tajiri in ECW and WWE didn't utilize him enough. Hope he gets over in TNA. The Japanese Buzzsaw!

TNA should bring in Super Crazy.

And, these guys.

"Hawaiian Lion" John Williams

El Ángel

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

TNA should bring in Super Crazy.

That was one of the first things I was thinking. Those 3-way matches with Tajiri with other guys like Super Crazy and Guido were always fun. I'd welcome the return of Father James Mitchell too although James Storm seems like he's turning into him.

I enjoyed last night's TNA Impact. Some good matches.

I hope TNA survives and does well. I am a lifelong fan of pro wrestling and always look for more wrestling to watch. I'll be checking out Jeff Jarrett's promotion too. I've had the time of my life at the shittiest XPW shows. It's pro wrestling so it's easy to find the fun.

You guys remember the marriage thread? I need to find a wife that will put up with me watching 6-8 hours of pro wrestling per week. That's why I sent for the crate.

 

[theguy2044]

tna need to spend more money on stars

 

[Will E Worm]

TNA needs to push Tiger Uno AKA Extreme Tiger.

 

[roundballer]

tna need to spend more money on stars

Wait, wait, wait... I thought before that the problem was the stars.

 

[Will E Worm]

That was one of the first things I was thinking. Those 3-way matches with Tajiri with other guys like Super Crazy and Guido were always fun. I'd welcome the return of Father James Mitchell too although James Storm seems like he's turning into him.

I enjoyed last night's TNA Impact. Some good matches.

I hope TNA survives and does well. I am a lifelong fan of pro wrestling and always look for more wrestling to watch. I'll be checking out Jeff Jarrett's promotion too. I've had the time of my life at the shittiest XPW shows. It's pro wrestling so it's easy to find the fun.

You guys remember the marriage thread? I need to find a wife that will put up with me watching 6-8 hours of pro wrestling per week. That's why I sent for the crate.

Agreed.


There are more wrestlers being signed. I doubt TNA is going any where.

tna need to spend more money on stars

They have stars, and more are coming.


TNA needs better and consistent writing.

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

A picture, in this case, tells about 37 words. Wonder how many of those words were comp'd.

 

[Will E Worm]

A picture, in this case, tells about 37 words. Wonder how many of those words were comp'd.

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net...170_693440774058710_5721040230510654366_o.jpg

We have already gone over this. :nono:

 

[Will E Worm]

 

[Will E Worm]

MVP Suggests WWE Ripped Off TNA's Storyline


As seen on RAW last night, a new stable was formed with Xavier Woods, Big E and Kofi Kingston. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley suggested that WWE's new stable is a copy of his stable with MVP and Kenny King in TNA. Lashley tweeted:

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. @The305MVP @KennyKingPb2"

MVP re-tweeted Lashley's message with a "wink face."

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[Target 02]

Everybody rips off everybody anymore. There won't be any similarities between them except their skin color. Woods, Big E, and Kofi will not be the Nation either. They lack the speaking ability and leadership Farooq brought and the fresh faces like D'Lo Brown and Mark Henry into the fold. It's too bad for Kofi because he's had the same character and moveset since 2008.

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

Weird kinda Black JOB Squad now. Xavier, Kofi, Big E. Will Truth join up and who else? Mark Henry and Titus too? How will Vince utilize this group dialing in just the right amount of heat?

 

[Will E Worm]

James Storm, Brooke and Robbie E speak about life on the road, wrestling bodies and what they have to eat to stay in shape.

Robbie E reignites the WWE vs TNA debate.