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Post by cjskittles4 on Dec 2, 2010 6:12:52 GMT -5
TNA wrestler Mick Foley says he does not plan to renew his TNA contract when it comes due in "eight or nine months." In an interview on GeekWeek.com yesterday, Foley also expressed frustration with the structure of TNA leading to poor communication. Foley cited TNA not airing footage of his recent appearance at Jon Stewart's Comedy Central rally. "I've been beating myself up and it's frustrating because I can't seem to get the decision makers in TNA to realize that it is a big deal to show me in front of 250,000 fans at the Jon Stewart rally and to show the reaction of the crowd," Foley said. Foley compared the TNA structure to WCW where he's not sure who to talk to when looking for answers. Former TNA wrestler Homicide expressed similar frustrations when he was with the company prior to his release. "With WWE, we knew that's who you talk to, and so it's very frustrating. I will eventually throw up my hands and just say, 'Okay, I'll walk to the mailbox every two weeks.' I'll do that or I'll go on the show and do something I don't believe in," he said. Foley suggested his in-ring wrestling days are limited. His two reasons were because of the physical toll on his body and because it's "not worth a tenth of a ratings point." His second comment came across like a dig at TNA's booking for not effectively hyping his matches when they rarely occur. On his recent U.K. book tour, Foley said in interviews that he would like to see more wrestling on TNA Impact. He singled that out as his main complaint about TNA's TV product in the GeekWeek interview. source(s): PwTorch Well, good for him  |
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Post by SodaGuy on Dec 2, 2010 6:16:22 GMT -5
Oh well, honestly, what does Foley bring to the table? Nothing, nothing at all and that's from a Foley fan. He's already been the champion, ran the company on TV, and wrestled on the side... what left is there for him?
I see him sticking around though, it comes off like the usual wrestler interview when his contract is up with the "I don't care, I'll leave" attitude.
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Post by Matt Culture on Dec 2, 2010 7:28:55 GMT -5
I'm guessing this is Foley trying to go back to the WWE once his contract expires, as a thank you to vince plugging his book on TV.
not sure what he would do there, but i am guessing HOF might be in the cards
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Post by Chip on Dec 2, 2010 11:05:57 GMT -5
Please come back to WWE Foley.
kthx
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Post by machoking on Dec 2, 2010 11:08:13 GMT -5
I hope he re-signs so we don't have to see him on WWE programming.
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Post by No Brokeback on Dec 2, 2010 11:17:09 GMT -5
Foley left WWE because of how Vince McMahon ran things
and now, he's frustrated with TNA, because he doesn't like how they run things...
I enjoy Mick Foley, but I mean...C'mon. Maybe he should stick to writing books or something? His wrestling days are behind him.
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Post by tnafan17: The Total Package on Dec 2, 2010 11:19:57 GMT -5
It wouldn't really matter if they lost him or not. But I think its all just apart of the plan. He'll prolly end up with TNA regardless. I'm sure Dixie will give him some ridiculous amount to stay.
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Post by No Brokeback on Dec 2, 2010 11:58:46 GMT -5
It wouldn't really matter if they lost him or not. But I think its all just apart of the plan. He'll prolly end up with TNA regardless. I'm sure Dixie will give him some ridiculous amount to stay. This is going to be ironic to say... But Mick Foley does not put butts in the seats anymore |
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Post by k5 on Dec 2, 2010 12:56:44 GMT -5
seriously, what did you expect mick?
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Post by tnafan17: The Total Package on Dec 2, 2010 13:06:44 GMT -5
It wouldn't really matter if they lost him or not. But I think its all just apart of the plan. He'll prolly end up with TNA regardless. I'm sure Dixie will give him some ridiculous amount to stay. This is going to be ironic to say... But Mick Foley does not put butts in the seats anymoreI know I totally agree. Thats what I was saying or trying to say. I highly doubt he is making that tenth of a point in the rating. I just feel like SG. A lot of wrestlers play that card and end up re-signing. |
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Post by King of Kings on Dec 2, 2010 13:22:35 GMT -5
Please come back to WWE Foley. kthx Yes. This 100% times forty. WWE wants Foley. |
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Post by Jimmy on Dec 2, 2010 13:51:50 GMT -5
Nobody in TNA puts butts in seats.
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Post by Edgeacution on Dec 2, 2010 14:40:03 GMT -5
Well I am not a huge Foley fan but I appreciated some of his work because during the attitude era, he was a big hand in making it so widely popular. He brought out the best in a lot of wrestlers including HBK. But when he had a cozy job as a broadcast announcer he was unhappy. And didnt like how things were being run in WWE so he goes to TNA and gets battered and beat up again only to give more of himself to a company that doesnt care anymore. If you ask me he asked for this punishment.
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Post by HugoOne on Dec 2, 2010 16:28:05 GMT -5
I know it won't happen because Foley wasn't happy with it, but I want Foley back on the commentary in the WWE.
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Post by noir on Dec 2, 2010 16:41:04 GMT -5
Hmm.. real shame IMO. Not because he's fantastic in TNA, but IMO he's one of the few 'older' guys who I actually enjoy watching and therefore I want him on my TV in some form or another. I guess if this opens up an avenue with the WWE (simply an on screen role) then I'll be happy.
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Post by rohguy1265 on Dec 2, 2010 17:21:22 GMT -5
Foley is a great man and wrestler. I watched some of his matches but he has done everything that really you should do in your career of wrestling. Old dogs cant learn new tricks.
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Post by Ian from 616Entertainment. on Dec 2, 2010 17:29:44 GMT -5
Oh well, honestly, what does Foley bring to the table? Nothing, nothing at all and that's from a Foley fan. He's already been the champion, ran the company on TV, and wrestled on the side... what left is there for him? I see him sticking around though, it comes off like the usual wrestler interview when his contract is up with the "I don't care, I'll leave" attitude. I never pick on you for being a TNA "mark" like everyone else seems to do around here, but come on, man. This is a professional who knows what kind of situation he's in and he's dealt with this business for 20 years. I think maybe you should trust that TNA is probably  ing him around. |
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Post by SodaGuy on Dec 2, 2010 17:33:14 GMT -5
Oh well, honestly, what does Foley bring to the table? Nothing, nothing at all and that's from a Foley fan. He's already been the champion, ran the company on TV, and wrestled on the side... what left is there for him? I see him sticking around though, it comes off like the usual wrestler interview when his contract is up with the "I don't care, I'll leave" attitude. I never pick on you for being a TNA "mark" like everyone else seems to do around here, but come on, man. This is a professional who knows what kind of situation he's in and he's dealt with this business for 20 years. I think maybe you should trust that TNA is probably ing him around. I'm entitled to feel the way I want to feel on the situation, never once did I say TNA wasn't all the things he said, so you can drop that. I just simply that there is nothing left for him to do in the company and it comes off almost like a case of "I don't care, I"ll leave" which gets him more money. It's like Kevin Nash a few months back long before his deal was up he came across with the attitude of "I don't care, I'll leave". |
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Post by johnnypoopypants on Dec 2, 2010 18:13:09 GMT -5
Mick Foley always seemed to me a guy who would find stuff to do outside of wrestling. He's a pretty down to earth dude and I don't want him becoming the next Ric Flair.
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Post by motleyspoisongun on Dec 2, 2010 18:21:30 GMT -5
Foley has 0 left to prove
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