Random TNA Thoughts 6/17/11
Posted by Dom Mucciacciaro on Friday, June 17, 2011
Under: Random Thoughts
It's been a little while but I finally have something interesting to say about the TNA product. In the past few weeks it has slightly improved, even though problems still exist. This week, for example, I actually enjoyed a lot of the show, but the ending kind of left a bad taste in my mouth. Let's get to it...
- Bound for Glory Series.: I think the Bound for Glory Series is pretty interesting and different. TNA has experimented with this type of thing before with that top 10 ranking system. I like how the point system is structured, and I think they pretty much picked the right guys for this. I think it could fall apart though, because there already seems to be some confusion. On Impact, Eric Young offered Matt Morgan a match, and Morgan refused. It would seem to me that Morgan should have taken the match and tried to accumulate some points. It doesn't make sense to me that he would refuse a chance to get points and move ahead in the series. TNA's track record tells me that we can expect more of these head scratchers to come.
- X-Division.: I'm glad to see TNA put focus back on the X-DIvision. I like the idea of bringing back three former stars this week, and bringing in three new guys next week. It shows some actual effort being put into the X-Division. I have also head that Destination X will feature only the X-Divison, and the six sided ring is rumored to come back for that show. TNA should really put a lot into the X-Division, because they are talented guys and it was something that really made TNA stand out and get some attention years ago. I know that I first gave TNA a chance just to see the X-Division.
- TNA or Impact Wrestling?: For me, there seems to be some confusion with the name change and re-branding. I know Impact Wrestling isn't the legal name of the company, but I thought it was the name of the company for TV purposes. However, the title still says TNA on it, and I saw the Slammiversary banner said TNA on it. They really have to make it clear if they want people to recognize the company or the show as Impact Wrestling. If they don't, the re-branding will be a total failure.
- Gunner.: I kind of like what TNA is doing with Gunner, but again they are sending out mixed signals. Gunner is a heel and still part of Immortal, yet they have him performing as a babyface. It seems like they are going to have to take Gunner out of Immortal at some point. Also, how did he get hurt so bad from having beer thrown in he face? Did Anderson hit him with the cup? If so, how do you mess up that spot like that?
- Angle and Jarrett.: I'm so glad this feud is finally over. As you know, I have compared this feud to the person who stays too long at the party. While I'm glad it's over, I hate that they had to do one more fight with them on Impact. That totally screwed over the people who ordered the Pay-Per-View and saw the match under the impression that it was the end. Also, the end fight with them really killed any momentum the show had built up. The entire segment was sloppy, and poorly done, and it ended vaguely. I'm not sure if Jarrett actually quit. It was like they were just fighting and then they just stopped and Angle left. I really worry they are going to try to continue this feud through some loophole.
I see TNA taking a few steps in the right direction, but unfortunately, they take a few more steps back. Until next time...
- Bound for Glory Series.: I think the Bound for Glory Series is pretty interesting and different. TNA has experimented with this type of thing before with that top 10 ranking system. I like how the point system is structured, and I think they pretty much picked the right guys for this. I think it could fall apart though, because there already seems to be some confusion. On Impact, Eric Young offered Matt Morgan a match, and Morgan refused. It would seem to me that Morgan should have taken the match and tried to accumulate some points. It doesn't make sense to me that he would refuse a chance to get points and move ahead in the series. TNA's track record tells me that we can expect more of these head scratchers to come.
- X-Division.: I'm glad to see TNA put focus back on the X-DIvision. I like the idea of bringing back three former stars this week, and bringing in three new guys next week. It shows some actual effort being put into the X-Division. I have also head that Destination X will feature only the X-Divison, and the six sided ring is rumored to come back for that show. TNA should really put a lot into the X-Division, because they are talented guys and it was something that really made TNA stand out and get some attention years ago. I know that I first gave TNA a chance just to see the X-Division.
- TNA or Impact Wrestling?: For me, there seems to be some confusion with the name change and re-branding. I know Impact Wrestling isn't the legal name of the company, but I thought it was the name of the company for TV purposes. However, the title still says TNA on it, and I saw the Slammiversary banner said TNA on it. They really have to make it clear if they want people to recognize the company or the show as Impact Wrestling. If they don't, the re-branding will be a total failure.
- Gunner.: I kind of like what TNA is doing with Gunner, but again they are sending out mixed signals. Gunner is a heel and still part of Immortal, yet they have him performing as a babyface. It seems like they are going to have to take Gunner out of Immortal at some point. Also, how did he get hurt so bad from having beer thrown in he face? Did Anderson hit him with the cup? If so, how do you mess up that spot like that?
- Angle and Jarrett.: I'm so glad this feud is finally over. As you know, I have compared this feud to the person who stays too long at the party. While I'm glad it's over, I hate that they had to do one more fight with them on Impact. That totally screwed over the people who ordered the Pay-Per-View and saw the match under the impression that it was the end. Also, the end fight with them really killed any momentum the show had built up. The entire segment was sloppy, and poorly done, and it ended vaguely. I'm not sure if Jarrett actually quit. It was like they were just fighting and then they just stopped and Angle left. I really worry they are going to try to continue this feud through some loophole.
I see TNA taking a few steps in the right direction, but unfortunately, they take a few more steps back. Until next time...
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