The year has come to a close with some great moments and bad within the world of TNA/iMPACT Wrestling. I’m going to break down the best and worst of the categories that I have chosen. The categories include “Best Pay-Per-View”, “Best Moment of the Year”, “Worst Moment of the Year”, among many awards.
Two Years, Too Late?
It’s almost the two year anniversary for Hulk Hogan in TNA Wrestling, but it feels like yesterday that TNA shocked the wrestling world by announcing that Hulk Hogan was coming to TNA at Madison Square Garden. With the anniversary comes the task of either re-signing Hulk Hogan to TNA Wrestling, or letting him go. The rumor mill is swirling about a re-signing, but nothing has been confirmed. If true… is it two years, too late?
(Try) Wrapping Up A Month In One Article!
It has been a month since I have sat down to write an article – and post it – which some people may have mis-understood that it meant that I was no longer a fan of the product thus not writing anything negative about TNA to “save face”. I can’t speak for every writer on the internet that write about TNA Wrestling, but I don’t write to “save face” or play favorites, I write about TNA Wrestling because I enjoy and care about the product. I’ve made it quite clear over the past three years writing for TNA Revolution that I care about the product good, bad, or indifferent. Sure, there are websites that only want “positive” articles on TNA Wrestling, but the world doesn’t work like that: Nothing is perfect. So, since I have cleared that up for future reference… shall we get down to the point of this article? I think so.
Is It Now Quantity over Quality?
I’m a firm believer in the saying of “Quality is greater than Quantity” and it seemed for a while there, that TNA Wrestling was using the mentality for the World Championship Reigns. Now, we are seeing TNA move away from quality title runs and move toward quantity reigns that we see from other companies. It’s turned into a game of hot potato, but it hasn’t always been like this. I take you down a trip to memory lane since June 2007, and share my thoughts on the game of hot potato, right after the cut.
Who Needs Brand Recognition?!
The simple answer to that question is, TNA Wrestling. I, among others, have been under the impression that the change to “iMPACT Wrestling” was supposed to bring name/brand recognition to the company, yet hasn’t. This is a problem that TNA has struggled with since the inception of the company back in June of 2002. Why you may ask? It’s a pretty cut and dry answers, because everyone (media, companies, non-wrestling fans, etc) hear the words “pro-wrestling” or “pro-wrestler” and automatically think about World Wrestling Entertainment. It’s the same way when non-MMA fans hear “Mixed Martial Arts” or “MMA Fighter”, they think UFC. But, could this be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to TNA?
X-Division OR X-Treme?
X-Division or X-Treme; Abyss claimed that the X-Division Championship was now the X-Treme Championship so I though to myself, is there a difference? If you think back to previous X-Division matches, they are already extreme. Let’s look at some examples:
THE ULTIMATE X MATCH
Adam’s Fantasy Roster Additions
TNA Wrestling has made some major changes. Among the changes that have been made are roster changes. Some good, some bad but at least the company is moving forward. One decision that left TNA fans baffled was the release of Jay Lethal. For whatever reason TNA execs felt Jay Lethal was no longer needed on the roster and he was granted his walking papers. The Lethal situation got me to thinking about who I would like to see in TNA. The top names I came up with are guys that I feel would fit the mold of Impact Wrestling. These are just fantasy names but all five of them are not too far fetched. Some guys have been with the company in the past and some have not. Some of the names may leave you inspired and some confused. Either way after reviewing this list TNA fans will at the very least have something to talk about.
The UFC-Spike Break-Up and What It Means for TNA!
In October 2005, “TNA iMPACT” made (at the time) the biggest move the company could make, debuting on Spike. The company and network had a very solid relationship, with many moves taking place. “TNA iMPACT” would move from a one hour program at 11PM on Saturday Nights, to the two hour prime time show that we see before us today. There have been many – including myself – who believe TNA has yet to benefit, the way they should. Could the break-up of UFC and Spike be the turning point for TNA Wrestling to step-up to the plate? I’ll break it down on why I believe it could be, right after the break!
Top Ten List: Greatest Feuds in IMPACT Wrestling History
10. Abyss vs AJ Styles – Few people know that Abyss has been with IMPACT Wrestling since the first shows in 2002. He was involved in the first ever Gauntlet for the Gold match, but it was his feud with AJ Styles that made people pay attention to him.
Cliff-Notes Sunday: Foley, More Wrestling, and iMPACT!
These past few weeks have been filled with news, rumors, releases among the re-branding officially happening of TNA Wrestling/iMPACT Wrestling. I’ve been out of commission for most of it, due to a cold/infection, so let’s just put all the big stories into one post for the first/last edition of Cliff-Notes Sunday!
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