GFW Strategy of Survival

Not a fan of any of your 3 ideas. Idea 1 basically already takes place just with NOAH instead of NJPW. Idea 2 is awful. ROH is already WWE's bitch. Might as well just sell to Vince. And idea 3 wouldnt actually make them a rival. The problem isnt talent....the problem remains in management.



Marketing requires A LOT of money. And its something that isnt easily measured nor does it generate immediate returns. I agree that its ABSOLUTELY necessary, where are they supposed to get the money to do so? If within months, Anthem is upset at the bottom line...they clearly do not understand business....forget the wrestling business.

TNA really had 2 opportunities to be something. When it first started and Jerry Jarrett led the charge...that was a peak. And the 2nd never ACTUALLY happened, but Dixie couldnt get out of her own way...bringing Hogan and his cronies to TNA, ironically becoming the final nail in her TNA coffin.

They do need a total overhaul. Like you said...new name (one that does not include TNA, Impact or GFW) anywhere near it, new location for tapings and some fresh talent. The idea for a new network....you are right, but this is WAY too hard to accomplish right now. The fact that they have TV is a miracle and they will need to capitalize it. If you can put out a compelling product...the network is irrelevant. If people want to watch that bad...they will find a way.

Orlando's theme park audience is awful. Come to the Northeast, wrestling's hot bed. Run your shows here and charge. You can give away freebies like WCW used to do to fill the audience. Take advantage of the old street team aspect as well. Why pay someone when you have people willing to volunteer? On top of that....you get hardcore wrestling fans coming into the building for those free seats.

Dont just randomly change the name and dont give JJ any money. Turn reality into tv. Bring an invasion to TNA...led by someone credible. Obviously someone like Heyman is perfect. But look for someone that knows pro wrestling. Make that person your creative leader and have that person lead the invasion on tv. This is how you make the name change happen. Yes....its a rehashed storyline and you would have thought old JJ would have done this considering he participated the last time it happened.

Some of the names you suggested would be awesome but arent realistic. Sabre and Ibushi turned down WWE deals because they didnt want to be restricted to exclusivity. They work WAY too much and WAY too far away to use them in any format than just adding credibility for a PPV, taping, etc. You could never make them champion nor could you put them into a headline story.

Magnus is the epitome of average. If you want to bring the guy in to be that mid card guy...sure. As long as you understand that the mid card is his ceiling. Ryback, while I despise, would be a prominent name that could help in marketing. I have to agree, though I cant stand him. You need the right mix of TNA, WWE names and indy talent. Make sure you keep an eye on NXT. Talent there gets released more steadily and arent the most expensive to land. 2 of TNA's biggest assets came from there...Drake and EC3. Take what NXT cant and make them stars.

The WWE names you bring need to be brought in to help GROOM your stars, not replace them. There are exceptions obviously. Christian Cage, Jeff Hardy and Kurt Angle....all 3 huge stars from WWE that more than just marketing pieces, but LEGIT superstars you can build your entire company around. I hear Bryan Danielson is leaving soon....thats a MUST have. THATS someone you can build you company around AND you can still create pure wrestling dream matches with him against a Sabre or Ibushi. It will headline bc of Bryan, but doesnt require a week to week to week to week.