Randy Orton passes his Impact test, so he's clear to wrestle at Capitol Punishment.
As for my take on PWInsider.com's new questions:
1. You're not the only one confused. I've seen both names used in interviews with TNA talent and news sources and the like. Officially, it's still TNA, and that's what they're branding their titles and PPVs and the like as. But, they're pushing the Impact Wrestling name for a lot of things, too. Complicated, right? I don't know for sure if they're going to completely switch the name over or anything, but it's something I'll keep an eye on. The decision of whether to keep the TNA name is a tough call in some ways since there are people who think of the T&A acronym when they hear it. I think that might have been the idea when they first launched the product. I don't recall what other potential names were brought up, but Vince Russo pushed for that name and it stuck. He then led a stable in the company called Sports Entertainment Xtreme. Wacky guy.
2. My take was that it worked against him on the show, because Austin wanted to see if he would be able to handle life on the road with those potential distractions. Triple H cut a promo on the original Tough Enough about that subject underscoring how difficult it can be to balance work and home life.
After the break, I look at the rest of Saturday's questions and news. Up next, what if the Montreal Screwjob never happened?
3. WrestleCrap's "Rewriting the Book" had a take on this that was supremely interesting, looking at where both WWF and WCW were pre-Screwjob and continuing the trends from there (mixing in some similar events that did take place between 1997 and 2001). How "accurate" it would be is unknown, but it's a well put together "alternate history"-style read: What If... The Montreal Screwjob Never Happened? It's wrestling's equivalent of "what if the Confederacy won the American Civil War?" Not that I'm saying WCW had slaves or millions of people died or anything like that: I mean it would be earthshatteringly different.
4. I don't see how, especially since he's not in either of the US's top promotions at present. Even then, it'd take some seriously amazing booking for that to occur, and I don't see either WWE or TNA wanting to push him that hard.
5. Talk about timing! I just theorized about her going to TNA with Luke Gallows' recent tryout. I have no idea if it will actually happen though. It does seem like they might be adding some people to the roster with the recent X-Division angle and the return of Jacqueline, so you never know.
Raw's resident cougar Vickie Guerrero was interviewed as part of a story in the Baltimore Sun. Nice read. Who would have thought that she'd end up as one of the top heat getters in the industry? For what it's worth, I hear she is indeed very nice behind the scenes. The story about the ariports is pretty funny. Congrats to her for losing weight (and continuing to do so).
Outgoing Miss USA Rima Fakih mentioned her time from Tough Enough in a recent interview. Very inspirational woman, and I don't think the world's seen the last of her.
During E3's look at WWE 12, Alberto Del Rio challenged John Cena for a WWE Title match at Summerslam. That'd be great. I don't think it even needs to be a title match.
Finally, Paul Heyman discussed his ideas for TNA should he have gone there. Very intriguing thought process. I'm not as sure about a show mostly focused on "youth" would work in of itself, but on paper it sounds like something to look into and it's definitely something unique My idea for TNA would be more along the lines of "Here are these people that the fans know from other promotions and years past that we already have under contract and to some degree still draw, and here's our up-and-coming talent chomping at the bit to overtake them." Over time as those young talents improve and do better against those established guys, the fans will buy them as more legitimate stars in their own right. TNA has some very valuable names on the roster who aren't going to be there forever. I say they should go out with a bang to a degree and the fans get the best of both worlds. Guys like RVD, Angle, and Jarrett have earned spots as legitimate main eventers and parts of the show. They should be used strategically facing off with the relatively unknown guys who are on their way to becoming stars in their own right. I think of Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair in WCW elevating Sting and Goldberg, and Randy Savage elevating DDP, etc.
That's all for Saturday's news. More to come tomorrow. A preview of Capitol Punishment is upcoming. Thanks for reading!
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