Official TNA rumour thread

KJ wrote:Your thoughts on the possibility of Flair going to TNA?

I think it's a disgrace.

Lex wrote:Would love to see a few of the ex-WWE guys leave TNA and return to WWE in a stronger role and Christian would be a prime example of someone who could benefit from such a move. Imagine and Edge vs. Christian feud now, or even an E+C reunion?!

TNA's roster is getting so bloated, especially at the top and it would really help if they could get rid of some of the top tier guys in this way to make room for other talents (like Matt Morgan or Robert Roode).

DougFlair wrote:

Lex wrote:Would love to see a few of the ex-WWE guys leave TNA and return to WWE in a stronger role and Christian would be a prime example of someone who could benefit from such a move. Imagine and Edge vs. Christian feud now, or even an E+C reunion?!

TNA's roster is getting so bloated, especially at the top and it would really help if they could get rid of some of the top tier guys in this way to make room for other talents (like Matt Morgan or Robert Roode).

That is the biggest issue that I see with TNA to be honest, they are not concentrating enough on their young stars that truly are the future of the company, and instead seem to want to spend their money buying stars like Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, and others that might help them short term, but will not get them to compete against WWE in the end.

Garibaldi wrote:

DougFlair wrote:

Lex wrote:Would love to see a few of the ex-WWE guys leave TNA and return to WWE in a stronger role and Christian would be a prime example of someone who could benefit from such a move. Imagine and Edge vs. Christian feud now, or even an E+C reunion?!

TNA's roster is getting so bloated, especially at the top and it would really help if they could get rid of some of the top tier guys in this way to make room for other talents (like Matt Morgan or Robert Roode).

That is the biggest issue that I see with TNA to be honest, they are not concentrating enough on their young stars that truly are the future of the company, and instead seem to want to spend their money buying stars like Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, and others that might help them short term, but will not get them to compete against WWE in the end.

Worryingly, this was the WCW model in the mid 90's, wasn't it? Pick up the talent Vince didn't keep signed on for one reason or another for their name value and to help establish themselves, but then sit the biggest names atop the roster and constantly push them rather than the newer guys. Which in turn led to WWF/E picking up the underused guys and making them big stars instead.

Bradshaw101 wrote:

Garibaldi wrote:

DougFlair wrote:

Lex wrote:Would love to see a few of the ex-WWE guys leave TNA and return to WWE in a stronger role and Christian would be a prime example of someone who could benefit from such a move. Imagine and Edge vs. Christian feud now, or even an E+C reunion?!

TNA's roster is getting so bloated, especially at the top and it would really help if they could get rid of some of the top tier guys in this way to make room for other talents (like Matt Morgan or Robert Roode).

That is the biggest issue that I see with TNA to be honest, they are not concentrating enough on their young stars that truly are the future of the company, and instead seem to want to spend their money buying stars like Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, and others that might help them short term, but will not get them to compete against WWE in the end.

Worryingly, this was the WCW model in the mid 90's, wasn't it? Pick up the talent Vince didn't keep signed on for one reason or another for their name value and to help establish themselves, but then sit the biggest names atop the roster and constantly push them rather than the newer guys. Which in turn led to WWF/E picking up the underused guys and making them big stars instead.

Even worse - unlike WCW, no one gives a shit about the big names, so it's not even really helping them short term.

PeteRoe wrote:I think it is perfectly understandable why they would pick up some of the guys that WWE part ways with.

Guys like Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner etc are the problem. They were past it in their last runs in WWE so I dont know whats changed.

Mick Foley is a weird one though...love the guy but whats the plans for him?

Smoke Daddy wrote:I agree with most of the things being said in here. I mean TNA has a lot of potential, which has always been said, but I just dont understand why they stick with Russo. I mean he is such an awful writer and isnt all that well suited for the wrestling world today like he was in the 90's.

TNA just has too many wrestlers and not enough good ideas on how to use them. I mean Booker T has gone back to his King Booker role which really just screams copying the WWE but at least its entertaining. Kurt Angle is useless in TNA. He should have gone the way he did in ECW.

I honestly dont mind Scott Steiner in TNA. He isnt the worst wrestler in the world, he seemed to actually manage to get Petey Williams over and did pretty well working with him, and the one thing that sticks out is that he is willing to change and improve to deserve his spot. He is willing to find his place on the card, work and put someone over, and seems to want to improve past his 90's roid rage era.

Some guys I would love to see go back to the WWE are Christian Cage for sure. Right now he could really get the top spot what with guys like Edge, Jericho, and others getting their chance. If Punk can win the title surely Chistian can. Also some other people I would love to see go back are The Dudleys. In TNA I do not find they are funny or badass or whatever it is they seem to wanna be but at least in the WWE they have lots of young talented tag teams that could learn from them and also possibly get back to their roots.

Smoke Daddy wrote:Also...BRING BACK THE GLASSES!

'Dub wrote:If he can defend it against younger 'non-legends', then what is the point of the belt? If Eric Young won it would they have to rename the belt?

Christian Cage, whose contract with TNA expires in December, and TNA owner Dixie Carter were seen having intense discussions backstage at the Turning Point PPV last night.

Christian has given the impression to TNA he is seriously considering returning to WWE, but he has not indicated yet he is strongly leaning that direction. He may be stringing along TNA to avoid being "jobbed out," but top wrestlers in TNA believe he might be convinced to re-sign if the money is right.

Christian is torn between the competitive juices to be back in the top promotion and see what he could accomplish, plus get back on the road with his friend Edge. He also enjoys the schedule of TNA and knowledge he will have influence over his character and get a consistent top tier push in TNA.

TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION (TNA) WRESTLING INVITES ALASKA GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN TO JOIN "THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE"

TNA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL "SARAH PALIN CEREMONY" FOR DECEMBER 7 AT ITS "FINAL RESOLUTION" PAY-PER-VIEW IN ORLANDO. TNA AGREES TO DONATE $50,000 TO GOV. PALIN'S FAVORITE CHARITY OR ALASKAN YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUE.

Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling has announced that it is formally inviting Alaska governor and former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin to become an honorary member of "The Beautiful People" the elite group of TNA Knockouts led by Angelina Love and Velvet Sky.

TNA officials said a "Sarah Palin Ceremony" is scheduled for December 7 at its "Final Resolution" pay-per-view as part of her "Honorary TNA Knockout" membership in The Beautiful People, and TNA President Dixie Carter will personally fly Gov. Palin and her husband, Todd, from their home in Anchorage to Orlando, Florida, for the December event.

TNA Wrestling will make the formal invitation to Gov. Palin Thursday, November 13, on "TNA iMPACT!" at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Spike.

TNA will present Gov. Palin with a $50,000 check at "Final Resolution" made out to the charity of her choice, or will make the donation to the youth hockey association in her native Wasilla, Alaska.

"Governor Palin has combined her experiences as a wife and mother with her political savvy to prove to America and the world that politics aren't just a man's game. I know firsthand what challenges you have to face when breaking a glass ceiling in a male-dominate profession," Carter said.

The stars of TNA Wrestling can be seen for two hours each and every Thursday night on "TNA iMPACT!" (9 p.m. ET/PT, Spike). The TNA roster features Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Sting, Mick Foley, Kevin Nash, Booker T, Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett, Christian Cage, AJ Styles and Samoa Joe, among others.

TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION (TNA) WRESTLING INVITES ALASKA GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN TO JOIN "THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE"

TNA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL "SARAH PALIN CEREMONY" FOR DECEMBER 7 AT ITS "FINAL RESOLUTION" PAY-PER-VIEW IN ORLANDO. TNA AGREES TO DONATE $50,000 TO GOV. PALIN'S FAVORITE CHARITY OR ALASKAN YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUE.

Kurt told The Sun: “I should officially request that the British government detain Ronaldo for the time in which myself and the rest of the Main Event Mafia are in the city of Manchester for TNA's Maximum Impact Tour.

“His inability to drive, combined with his natural weakness as a soccer player, would make navigating the United Kingdom far too risky for an international celebrity such as myself with a pathetic fool like that out on the streets.

“Unlike Ronaldo or any other soccer player, I am recognized as international star both by the United Kingdom and the far more politically and economically important United States.”

“Because I will be flying into the Manchester Airport near the site of the crash, I can offer Ronaldo driving lessons in addition to giving him other tips on how to compose himself like a real sports star - the American way.

“Lesson number one - soccer is a girl's game in the United States, and since we set the rules across the globe, Ronaldo should abandon the sissy English game and get in the six sided ring of TNA like a real American.”

Kurt added: "It doesn't suprise me at all that another soccer player can't conduct himself like a true sports icon."

- Mike Johnson is reporting that the writing team has already given up on Brutus Magnus and his planned mega push is no more.

- Johnson reports as well that former WWE and ECW star Stevie Richards will most likely be starting with TNA soon.