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Post by greenjack1992 on Aug 31, 2017 17:29:01 GMT -5
I have been one of TNA's harshest critics for around four years now, because I believe the decisions made by those with the responsibility were not in the interest of the product or the fans. I absolutely gave up on TNA and wished it would be put out of its misery.
Since the re-brand to GFW, and the complete overhaul in both presentation and managing personel, the introduction of new characters and the reintroduction of old favourites, my interest has been piqued again with Impact.
I searched Google to find the time and evening it's shown on Spike, and to my pleasant surprise found that I can watch the full episodes on demand on the Spike website. For the first time in four or five years, I've just watched an episode of Impact, and while still not perfect (so many of these wrestlers have zero connection with the audience and look like CAWs) it is a really fun alternative to WWE.
I have to tip my hat to the guys who took on the burden of the old TNA at Anthem and also to the Jarretts for redirecting the product and making it fun again.
Now we just need to get more characters developing in the under and mid cards and we'll be well on our way.
I also love the new championship belts, specifically the world and X division ones.
Is anyone else being persuaded by recent changes to give GFW a fighting chance?
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Aug 31, 2017 19:52:25 GMT -5
I have mixed feelings on it.
When I turn it on and see Sonjay Dutt, Petey Williams, LAX, Scott D'Amore and Jeff Jarrett, and now Jim Cornette, it just takes me back to like 10 years ago, when I really loved TNA Wrestling.
The thing is, the guys that I really loved are no longer there. I can see them on ROH, NXT, Raw or Smackdown. So GFW can do all they want to try and make their show hip, cool, exciting, or whatever. But to me, it is just a glorified indy fed with great lighting and a TV deal.
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Post by IRS on Aug 31, 2017 20:03:50 GMT -5
I think it's a lot better now than it was initially after the rebranding. The infusion of guys coming over from NOAH and AAA has been fun. I just wish they'd get finished with this Dutt/Lee story, so they can put some other guys in the X-Division title picture.
Getting rid of El Patron (even if it's temporary) is nice, too. And Eli Drake being given a run with the belt. There's still room for improvement (especially in commentary), but it's getting there.
Also... PETEY = RATINGS!!!
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Post by LA Times on Aug 31, 2017 20:13:55 GMT -5
At first, I was skeptical of Jeff Jarrett and his guys taking over since they have failed time and time again, but it has been one hot summer for GFW. I just hope they dont bring back Vince Russo.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Aug 31, 2017 21:48:13 GMT -5
I think it's a lot better now than it was initially after the rebranding. The infusion of guys coming over from NOAH and AAA has been fun. I just wish they'd get finished with this Dutt/Lee story, so they can put some other guys in the X-Division title picture. Getting rid of El Patron (even if it's temporary) is nice, too. And Eli Drake being given a run with the belt. There's still room for improvement (especially in commentary), but it's getting there. Also... PETEY = RATINGS!!! Im with you on Patron, Eli and commentary. Borash HAS to go. He is awful. TNA and Dixie kept him AWAY from commentary, only letting him do some on Xplosion that no one watched. Heel Josh is decent. But regular Josh was ok too. Nothing special about Josh, but he was suitable.
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Post by ~ Cymru ~ on Sept 1, 2017 10:39:57 GMT -5
Ive been keeping up with TNA / GFW for a little while now, There's still a few wrestlers I dont really buy into like OVE, Fallah Bah )sp?)and his tag partner, KM, Braxton Sutter and Kongo Kong.
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Post by Rude Awakening on Sept 3, 2017 15:00:56 GMT -5
Really wish it was still on spike tv, but instead spike shows reruns of bar rescue and cops (fans of both shows, but jeez how much can you watch?)
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Post by greenjack1992 on Sept 6, 2017 14:39:37 GMT -5
After reading that Anthem is already looking to offload GFW, I retract everything I said :')
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