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I think Langston might break the mold. Being a rookie who was involved in a storyline with the World Heavyweight Champion right off the bat is an incredible milestone.

Without Stephanie McMahon, would Triple Haitch have only been an upper mid-card guy?

He'd still would've been world champion, but not 13 times. He earned his way to the top, but used Stephanie to stay there.



This is what has always bugged me though:

He was a good worker who played a dastardly heel as the arrogant Blue Blood then got corrupted by Shawn Michaels by becoming a generate who got over then took over D-X and feuded with The Rock (both benefitted from fighting with each other), but once he turned heel again, how come he couldn't connect with the fan base again despite going over Austin, Maivia, and Show until the feud with Foley?
 
The question is: Would the WWE give a black wrestler a Bryan like push?

Except for Henry, none of them have gotten the necessary fan reaction to warrant a push to the main event. As a matter of fact, I think the next Black WWE Champion will be The Wig Splitter himself.
 
The question is: Would the WWE give a black wrestler a Bryan like push?

Except for Henry, none of them have gotten the necessary fan reaction to warrant a push to the main event. As a matter of fact, I think the next Black WWE Champion will be The Wig Splitter himself.

I tend to give Vince and the WWE the benefit of the doubt on this matter: all evidence to me suggests they've always wanted a black top babyface (my black Hulk Hogan analogy from two threads ago). Ahmed Johnson and Bobby Lashley: both had rockets strapped to their back, arguably before they were ready.
 
I tend to give Vince and the WWE the benefit of the doubt on this matter: all evidence to me suggests they've always wanted a black top babyface (my black Hulk Hogan analogy from two threads ago). Ahmed Johnson and Bobby Lashley: both had rockets strapped to their back, arguably before they were ready.

I think Vince will have a black top babyface soon. I think it will be Langston.

Just keep Michael Hayes away and everything will be fine.
 
I think Langston might break the mold. Being a rookie who was involved in a storyline with the World Heavyweight Champion right off the bat is an incredible milestone.



He'd still would've been world champion, but not 13 times. He earned his way to the top, but used Stephanie to stay there.



This is what has always bugged me though:

He was a good worker who played a dastardly heel as the arrogant Blue Blood then got corrupted by Shawn Michaels by becoming a generate who got over then took over D-X and feuded with The Rock (both benefitted from fighting with each other), but once he turned heel again, how come he couldn't connect with the fan base again despite going over Austin, Maivia, and Show until the feud with Foley?

Because all those other times he was seen as michaels sidekick or a midcarder,bottom line is he has to rely on other guys to make himself look good (Michaels,Rock,Cena,Austin,Foley)
 
6 ways TNA can be better than WWE

With the WWE’s tag team division in pretty good health and WWE Total Divas a success on the E! Network, it isn’t as simple anymore, when asking the question: What does TNA do better than WWE? To simply site the tag team and knockouts division as examples. The fact is that WWE is really good shape at the moment, it covers many different bases, larger than life heroes and villains like John Cena and Ryback to please the mainstream audience, along with pro-wrestlers like Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, Antonio Cesaro, Seth Rollins ect to please wrestling fans. TNA cannot be a challenge to WWE simply for having guys like AJ Styles, Austin Aries & Samoa Joe on their show. But the question I ask in this blog is what can TNA develop and strengthen in order to be better at it than WWE?

1) Strengthen the X-Division: Although the X-Division plays host to some good wrestlers in Kenny King, ManiK, Petey Williams & Sonjay Dutt, there is no doubt that it is nowhere near as strong as it could be. TNA, since Bischoff and Hogan arrived have seemed scared that the X-Division might be the only reason somebody would watch TNA, but why? It was the matches of Daniels, Joe and Styles that brought so many fans to the product. Moreover, WWE still neglects the idea of “cruiserweight wrestling” and If TNA focused on making the X-Division must-see, that would provide viewers both hardcore wrestling fans and mainstream viewers a reason to tune in. This would mean introducing guys like: CIMA, Ricochet, Low Ki, Prince Devitt, and Noam Dor, all great talent that the wrestling world would be interested in seeing, and would make viewers tune in on a Thursday night to see the next gravity defying highspot.

2) Keep the Knockouts hitting hard: While the WWE Total Divas show has started well, I myself watched the first three episodes and found it hugely entertaining, the WWE Divas Division cannot hold a candle to TNA’s knockouts in the ring, TNA needs to continue to place emphasis on its female talent. It is disappointing to see Tara depart TNA and I would like to see her return to the division, along with TNA maybe bringing in Alpha Female, The Blossom Twins or some of the talent from OVW to keep things fresh. Meanwhile, Mickie James and Gail Kim continue to prove why they are two of the best female workers in the game, Taryn Terrell has impressed of late and Velvet Sky is extremely popular. An idea for TNA would be to a Divas search kind of concept, this would raise the profile of women’s wrestling and inspire young up and coming women that there is a company that takes women’s wrestling seriously.

3) Bring in talent from Mexico and Japan: With Rey Mysterio out, Sin Cara floundering somewhat and Yoshi Tatsu used as jobber, TNA could improve its product by bringing in top talent from Japan and Mexico. Re-establishing working relationship with CMLL and NJPW would be unbelievably beneficial to TNA. Having stars like: Ultimo Guerrero, El Terrible, Dragon Rojo, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tatsuyo Neito and Kachizuka Okada coming in to work matches. In return the likes of Magnus, Samoa Joe, Jeff Hardy, Bad Influence, Bobby Roode and Austin Aries would the chance to work the two big promotions. This is defiantly something that TNA could do better than WWE, who are completely rooted to the idea of the squeaky clean American babyface.

4) Try new concepts: OK so the steel asylum match was completely nonsensical and the idea of the reverse ladder match that was King of the Mountain may have been a little baffling and the old fashioned monsters ball matches where the competitors were supposedly locked up for 24 hours prior could be spoiled in today’s social networking society when somebody tweets seeing ABYSS at the airport when he was supposedly in solitary confinement. But there is a certain charm to TNA and the slightly crazy matches you can only see in their promotion. Besides, the King of the Mountain matches were very entertaining, the ultimate x matches can be spectacular if booked correctly, the old four way monsters ball matches often lead to fun and chaotic match ups. TNA could also try out new concepts, like an Ultimate Endurance Elimination Match: four competitors/teams start each time someone is eliminated the stipulations changes for example: four way falls count anywhere match becomes a three way tables match and finally at one on one ladder match. TNA should defiantly make a big song and dance about matches that you’ll only see in TNA.

5) Make more of their four PPV’s: Arguably a fan should have more reason to buy TNA Bound For Glory this year, as not only is it one of their four PPVs a year but also the grand daddy of them all! Whereas what reasons does a fan have to buy WWE’s Battleground other than it is another WWE PPV? TNA should really pump this up, make it clear that TNA only goes to PPV four times a year and when they do it’s a jaw dropping, heart stopping experience! The fact is that TNA doesn’t book their PPVs to be special. I wonder what the Bound For Glory set will look like this year, now that IMPACT WRESTLING as been in arenas all year? Surely they must shell out the cash on a cool looking set this year, right? Every TNA PPV should have amazing matches that have been boiling up and ready to explode on that show, great action and exciting wrestling, everyone in suits (A little thing but really lends importance to an occasion). If TNA succeeded in this then your average wrestling fan may start to think about think if buying WWE Battleground is really worth the money just to see John Cena defeat (Insert any wrestler).

6) Ease off on the ex-WWE guys: Now, I realise that TNA would not be where it is today without various WWE Alum who have joined the company over the years, particularly Christian, Team 3D, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy but TNA now has the platform to launch it’s own stars to build the likes of Magnus and Chris Sabin as stars, but more importantly stars that have became popular without the being in WWE. In a way it’s silly that TNA should push a talent like a Mr Anderson, because he once wrestled and lost to the likes of Cena on WWE programming, when they could push a guy like Magnus and when he is kicking ass and taking names, have fans ask: What would happen if Magnus was to fight John Cena? What would happen if Austin Aries fought CM Punk, if Randy Orton was to meet Bobby Roode. The fact that they haven’t been to WWE should be exactly why TNA should push them not the other way round.

I also have a problem with the way TNA is using Hulk Hogan, now I should say I am not a “Hogan-hater” I love the “Hulkster”, I actually jumped out of my seat at Bound For Glory 2010 when it looked like Hogan was going to come down and take out Eric Bischoff. But with Hulk Hogan as the general manager and constantly on our screens, it makes it seem like the only reason TNA is doing well is because of the guy WWE made, coming in and helping out. Now imagine if instead of being on the show every week, Hulk was reserved for special occasions. The crowd would go mental to have a chance to see Hogan, and Hogan could cut interview saying “I’m here to see Sabin (Or Aries) (Or Roode)” that why it seems that this wrestling icon, the guy who sold out the Garden and Body-slammed Andre at WrestleMania 3 is coming to be see TNA guys, they must be special right?

To conclude TNA will only be successful if they do things differently to WWE, it is only logical that fans will only turn to TNA if they are giving them something that WWE is not. The various things I have mentioned in this blog would all go a long way in making TNA seem like a genuine alternative to WWE and hence could only improve their standing in the wrestling world.


Source: http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/community/entry.php?45822-6-ways-TNA-can-be-better-than-WWE

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The WWE deserves a lot of praise for how they handled Darren Young's announcement.
 
Brooke Hogan has been released from TNA Wrestling according to a report by F4WOnline.com.

No other details are available at the moment but according to the report, they received several confirmations that Brooke Hogan was fired by the company.
 
Brooke Hogan has been released from TNA Wrestling according to a report by F4WOnline.com.

No other details are available at the moment but according to the report, they received several confirmations that Brooke Hogan was fired by the company.

I just saw this too. Veeeeerrrry interesting. Especially considering the spoilers for next week's Impact.
 
Brooke Hogan has been released from TNA Wrestling according to a report by F4WOnline.com.

No other details are available at the moment but according to the report, they received several confirmations that Brooke Hogan was fired by the company.

Goodbye Brooke! I think this gif is appropriate ffor your exit

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Oh and one more for my reaction to this news

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Brooke Hogan has been released from TNA Wrestling according to a report by F4WOnline.com.

No other details are available at the moment but according to the report, they received several confirmations that Brooke Hogan was fired by the company.

Awesome...Now it's Hulk Hogans turn to get sacked
 
I think Langston might break the mold. Being a rookie who was involved in a storyline with the World Heavyweight Champion right off the bat is an incredible milestone.



He'd still would've been world champion, but not 13 times. He earned his way to the top, but used Stephanie to stay there.



This is what has always bugged me though:

He was a good worker who played a dastardly heel as the arrogant Blue Blood then got corrupted by Shawn Michaels by becoming a generate who got over then took over D-X and feuded with The Rock (both benefitted from fighting with each other), but once he turned heel again, how come he couldn't connect with the fan base again despite going over Austin, Maivia, and Show until the feud with Foley?

Cuz wins don't get you over with the crowd :oldrazz::oldrazz:
 
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HOGAN GONE FROM TNA
by Mike Johnson @ 7:56 PM on 8/16/2013

Brooke Hogan is gone from TNA, PWInsider.com has confirmed. The story making the rounds is that she was let go from the company on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. It appears she is the latest cut from the company due to their budget restructuring.

TNA teased a "Brooke" last night on Impact Wrestling, so if you want to see who that is, you can find spoilers on the front page of the site. While there's always a chance she can pop back into storylines down the line, she is no longer working full-time for the company
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I hope Brooke goes back for a college degree or something. She's not cut out to be a celebrity, and I don't like to keep seeing her trying.
 
UnionJack, Layla is a wonderful looking woman up close and far away! :argh:

I remember something like this being a topic for Mania. Basically you make a balanced (Can't be all main events) 8 match card using previous Summerslam matches. You must have a WWE, WHC, IC and Tag Title match on the card and you can't use any wrestler twice.

Obviously give reasons for you picks. :)

I just realized you picked Rock vs Brock. Dang, can't pick that one.

WWF Title: John Cena vs CM Punk, Triple H as guest referee
- Despite the ending, I really liked this match and it might be my favorite in their series, as Cena went out of the box the most here, stepping his game up against Punk. Technical skill displayed by both men, really good near falls, and the crowd was just eating it up.

World Title: Randy Orton vs Christian - This was a great blow off to their feud, and Orton catching Christian with RKO on the steps was great.

Chris Benoit vs Chris Jericho: 2 out of 3 Falls - Chopfest! This match was fast, hard hitting and the next step for the feud between the two Chris'. Great selling. Match was nearly flawless.

WWE Tag Title: Un-Americans vs Booker T/Goldust - Not the best tag team match, but an entertaining one during the cool Un-Americans era.

IC title match: Dolph Ziggler vs Rey Mysterio - Next best opener after Mysterio/Angle. Rey was good here, but the star was Ziggler. This is the match that showcased the potential this man had. He was the heel and still getting applause for his work.

Hardcore Championship: Shane McMahon vs Steve Blackman - Definitely a product of 2000. You'll never see anything like this again. This was where Blackman was at his best, and Shane was crazy.

Edge vs Eddie Guerrero - Don't know how many people remember this match, but it was excellent. Eddie working the arm majority of the match Edge selling it, even when hitting the spear.

I couldn't think of a 7th, due to the rules and matches already taken
 
With Brooke Hogan's release from TNA, I guess we can figure what Hulk Hogan's meetings were with TNA board of directors concerning his future. I see the end of a polarizing era and the beginning of a new one in TNA.

The storyline with Bully Ray and Brooke Hogan lead to nowhere when it should have been Brooke Hogan turning heel when they had the chance to do so.

I wouldn't be surprised if they bring back Karen Angle-Jarrett as returning VP of Knockouts.
 
Fixed. Especially if you watch PPVs on a shaky connection.

:up: :up:

- Darren Young
- Kofi Kingston
- R-Truth
- JTG (why he's still on the roster is a mystery)
- Brodus Clay
- David Otunga
- Titus O'Neil
- Big E Langston
- Ezekiel Jackson (why he's still on the roster is a mystery)
- Mark Henry
- Xavier Woods (in NXT, although I here that the WWE likes him a lot)

O'Neil, Langston, Young, and Otunga all have the "IT" factor.

We already know Young is getting a push. His publicity will be rewarded handsomely. Otunga just never had a good gimmick but I always liked him. Him being Mr. Hudson also helps. If the WWE doesn't botch Langston, he'll be in a great position by the end of the year. And I hope the ball isn't dropped on O'Neil when they do whatever it is they decide with Young.

With Brooke Hogan's release from TNA, I guess we can figure what Hulk Hogan's meetings were with TNA board of directors concerning his future. I see the end of a polarizing era and the beginning of a new one in TNA.

It's the beginning of a new era.

:o
 
Hogan's price tag is too high. I wouldn't be surprised if he left. Its one of the main reasons why the Bash 2000 Incident happened because Turner executive Brad Siegel, did not WCW to use Hogan any more due to how much Hogan cost per appearance.

Although at the very least, Hogan should job again at Bound For Glory preferably to Bully Ray to give the rub on his way out.

If he gets fired now, this close to WrestleMania 30, he'll be right back on WWE tv. And then we'll HAVE to watch him. Probably Brooke too.

I'm okay with that. I don't want his career to end in TNA.
 
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