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Post by The Mac on Mar 10, 2009 6:07:49 GMT -5
TNA wrestler Sonjay Dutt says TNA is being pressured by Spike TV to use TNA Impact to focus on big name stars rather than quality wrestling matches. As a result, the X Division has diminished in value, according to Dutt.
"I don't think they've used it to its best abilities as time has gone on," Dutt recently said on the Who's Slamming Who podcast. "It has something to do with them getting two hours, being on a nationally televised network, having to answer to ad sponsorships, having to put on guys with name value versus a quality wrestling match."
Dutt's contract expires at the end of the month after TNA opted not to renew him for an agreed-upon three-year deal. Dutt joins Petey Williams in leaving TNA after spending several years with the company.
TNA's focus on the Main Event Mafia vs. Frontline TV storyline has shifted in recent weeks to in-fighting between the Mafia. Dutt says he was disappointed with TNA for losing focus on the Frontline.
"At the beginning, it was hot. It was something new. It had a lot of steam," Dutt said. "Things have fizzled. There isn't that emphasis on the Frontline as it was in the beginning. Just a bunch of heels taking over the babyfaces every week."
Dutt says Kurt Angle, Booker T, Kevin Nash, and Mick Foley have been good additions to the TNA locker room, but he's concerned TNA is looking for a Hulk Hogan or The Rock to give the company a credibility boost.
"I don't think one person is the answer to the problems the company has," Dutt said.
Dutt says there are too many authority figures on TV, which includes Mick Foley. Foley recently started a "Hardcore History" TV segment where he refers to other companies. Dutt says it's fine in small doses, but the constant references confirms to the audience that TNA believes it's second place.
"At times, it might be appropriate. If done at the right time, I think it adds to a story," Dutt said. "But to bring it up consistently, multiple times on a weekly basis, I don't think that's the way to go. Just acknowledging you are second place."
-The MaC
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Post by machoking on Mar 10, 2009 11:57:38 GMT -5
I can understand TNA having to focus on the bigger stars, but with a talent roster like they have an 2 hours of television each week - there's no excuse as to why people are being wasted in short and uninteresting matches/feuds.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2009 12:54:31 GMT -5
Interesting post but at the same time disturbing for us tna fans...sounds too "we will fail like wcw did and vince will win yet again" type thing.
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Post by deskjet on Mar 10, 2009 23:05:15 GMT -5
TNA wrestler Sonjay Dutt says TNA is being pressured by Spike TV to use TNA Impact to focus on big name stars rather than quality wrestling matches. As a result, the X Division has diminished in value, according to Dutt. "I don't think they've used it to its best abilities as time has gone on," Dutt recently said on the Who's Slamming Who podcast. "It has something to do with them getting two hours, being on a nationally televised network, having to answer to ad sponsorships, having to put on guys with name value versus a quality wrestling match." Dutt's contract expires at the end of the month after TNA opted not to renew him for an agreed-upon three-year deal. Dutt joins Petey Williams in leaving TNA after spending several years with the company. TNA's focus on the Main Event Mafia vs. Frontline TV storyline has shifted in recent weeks to in-fighting between the Mafia. Dutt says he was disappointed with TNA for losing focus on the Frontline. "At the beginning, it was hot. It was something new. It had a lot of steam," Dutt said. "Things have fizzled. There isn't that emphasis on the Frontline as it was in the beginning. Just a bunch of heels taking over the babyfaces every week." Dutt says Kurt Angle, Booker T, Kevin Nash, and Mick Foley have been good additions to the TNA locker room, but he's concerned TNA is looking for a Hulk Hogan or The Rock to give the company a credibility boost. "I don't think one person is the answer to the problems the company has," Dutt said. Dutt says there are too many authority figures on TV, which includes Mick Foley. Foley recently started a "Hardcore History" TV segment where he refers to other companies. Dutt says it's fine in small doses, but the constant references confirms to the audience that TNA believes it's second place. "At times, it might be appropriate. If done at the right time, I think it adds to a story," Dutt said. "But to bring it up consistently, multiple times on a weekly basis, I don't think that's the way to go. Just acknowledging you are second place." -The MaC lol, that's odd, now the actual wrestlers are complaining about something the fans complain about, imagine that  . I agree with bashir with everthing said. TNA lost heat from the MEM feud but seems to be picking back up. What exactly is Mick Foley's purpose on tv if jim cornette and jarret are around. And i hear more about WWE in TNA then on WWE. |
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Mar 10, 2009 23:23:27 GMT -5
TNA wrestler Sonjay Dutt says TNA is being pressured by Spike TV to use TNA Impact to focus on big name stars rather than quality wrestling matches. As a result, the X Division has diminished in value, according to Dutt. "I don't think they've used it to its best abilities as time has gone on," Dutt recently said on the Who's Slamming Who podcast. "It has something to do with them getting two hours, being on a nationally televised network, having to answer to ad sponsorships, having to put on guys with name value versus a quality wrestling match." Dutt's contract expires at the end of the month after TNA opted not to renew him for an agreed-upon three-year deal. Dutt joins Petey Williams in leaving TNA after spending several years with the company. TNA's focus on the Main Event Mafia vs. Frontline TV storyline has shifted in recent weeks to in-fighting between the Mafia. Dutt says he was disappointed with TNA for losing focus on the Frontline. "At the beginning, it was hot. It was something new. It had a lot of steam," Dutt said. "Things have fizzled. There isn't that emphasis on the Frontline as it was in the beginning. Just a bunch of heels taking over the babyfaces every week." Dutt says Kurt Angle, Booker T, Kevin Nash, and Mick Foley have been good additions to the TNA locker room, but he's concerned TNA is looking for a Hulk Hogan or The Rock to give the company a credibility boost. "I don't think one person is the answer to the problems the company has," Dutt said. Dutt says there are too many authority figures on TV, which includes Mick Foley. Foley recently started a "Hardcore History" TV segment where he refers to other companies. Dutt says it's fine in small doses, but the constant references confirms to the audience that TNA believes it's second place. "At times, it might be appropriate. If done at the right time, I think it adds to a story," Dutt said. "But to bring it up consistently, multiple times on a weekly basis, I don't think that's the way to go. Just acknowledging you are second place." -The MaC lol, that's odd, now the actual wrestlers are complaining about something the fans complain about, imagine that . I agree with bashir with everthing said. TNA lost heat from the MEM feud but seems to be picking back up. What exactly is Mick Foley's purpose on tv if jim cornette and jarret are around. And i hear more about WWE in TNA then on WWE. What did Bashir say?  |
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Post by K5 on Mar 11, 2009 1:32:18 GMT -5
he makes a lot of good points, particularly mick foley's hardcore history and he is DEAD ON about the frontline. i still can't get over how hugely tna blew it on that angle.
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Post by deskjet on Mar 11, 2009 11:32:02 GMT -5
lol, that's odd, now the actual wrestlers are complaining about something the fans complain about, imagine that . I agree with bashir with everthing said. TNA lost heat from the MEM feud but seems to be picking back up. What exactly is Mick Foley's purpose on tv if jim cornette and jarret are around. And i hear more about WWE in TNA then on WWE. What did Bashir say? ha ha, all this time i had Bashir envisioned in my head too..pft..he probably says the smae thing |
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Post by spawnsyxx9 on Mar 11, 2009 16:44:15 GMT -5
If Spike tv pulls the same BS that they pulled with ECW, I'll pretty much just stop watching them all together.
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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Mar 11, 2009 22:06:01 GMT -5
Shades of the past...WCW all over again. *shudders*
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Post by K5 on Mar 11, 2009 23:39:34 GMT -5
they should hire paul heyman to start war against 'the network'
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Post by Doctor Worm on Mar 12, 2009 19:03:38 GMT -5
TNA wrestler Sonjay Dutt says TNA is being pressured by Spike TV to use TNA Impact to focus on big name stars rather than quality wrestling matches. As a result, the X Division has diminished in value, according to Dutt. "I don't think they've used it to its best abilities as time has gone on," Dutt recently said on the Who's Slamming Who podcast. "It has something to do with them getting two hours, being on a nationally televised network, having to answer to ad sponsorships, having to put on guys with name value versus a quality wrestling match." Dutt's contract expires at the end of the month after TNA opted not to renew him for an agreed-upon three-year deal. Dutt joins Petey Williams in leaving TNA after spending several years with the company. TNA's focus on the Main Event Mafia vs. Frontline TV storyline has shifted in recent weeks to in-fighting between the Mafia. Dutt says he was disappointed with TNA for losing focus on the Frontline. "At the beginning, it was hot. It was something new. It had a lot of steam," Dutt said. "Things have fizzled. There isn't that emphasis on the Frontline as it was in the beginning. Just a bunch of heels taking over the babyfaces every week." Dutt says Kurt Angle, Booker T, Kevin Nash, and Mick Foley have been good additions to the TNA locker room, but he's concerned TNA is looking for a Hulk Hogan or The Rock to give the company a credibility boost. "I don't think one person is the answer to the problems the company has," Dutt said. Dutt says there are too many authority figures on TV, which includes Mick Foley. Foley recently started a "Hardcore History" TV segment where he refers to other companies. Dutt says it's fine in small doses, but the constant references confirms to the audience that TNA believes it's second place. "At times, it might be appropriate. If done at the right time, I think it adds to a story," Dutt said. "But to bring it up consistently, multiple times on a weekly basis, I don't think that's the way to go. Just acknowledging you are second place." -The MaC lol, that's odd, now the actual wrestlers are complaining about something the fans complain about, imagine that . I agree with bashir with everthing said. TNA lost heat from the MEM feud but seems to be picking back up. What exactly is Mick Foley's purpose on tv if jim cornette and jarret are around. And i hear more about WWE in TNA then on WWE. I can acually see that happening if they don't stop with the only half hour of wrestling and rest is promos bs ,Really ,I like Tna but like said before , why is there short uninteresting feuds with so much time and also why people with talent in bad fueds ? |
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