WWE put out a survey, detailed here, about how fans on their mailing list believe current and past top names should be used going forward. That was useful for telling them I don't want to see Hogan anymore.
Jeff Jarrett's TNA resignation takes effect on Jan. 6. It's still pretty wild knowing he won't be around going forward. With other names with expiring contracts in 2014, TNA could look very different by year's end.
Al Snow took over as head producer at this past weekend's live events. I think he could do well in that department.
Negotiations between AJ Styles and TNA falling apart was at least partially linked to Jarrett's exit. It could be a time before morale improves without the founder there. I really wonder what ripple effect this will have on other long-term TNA employees.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Friday, January 3, 2014
Query on ICP, Legends appearances, Interview with former TNA tag champ/Flair+Cody/Angle, Eaton update and Questions on the WWE brand split, TNA ratings, Double J in WWE and E-C-Dub
First up, a query:
1. I don't know of any plans for ICP to return to the ring, either for JCW or anywhere else. There really hasn't been a lot of news about them as wrestlers in a good while.
Hulk Hogan appeared on ESPN after hyping the New England Patriots. I much prefer him being on ESPN than WWE or TNA.
Update: Hogan also appeared with Jimmy Hart and Jerry Lawler at Hogan's restaurant. I wonder how much I could take of that commentary team...
The former Vance Archer/Lance Hoyt was interviewed. I'm also a big fan of Heath Slater lately and think there can be WAY too much negativity in wrestling these days.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
1. I don't know of any plans for ICP to return to the ring, either for JCW or anywhere else. There really hasn't been a lot of news about them as wrestlers in a good while.
Hulk Hogan appeared on ESPN after hyping the New England Patriots. I much prefer him being on ESPN than WWE or TNA.
Update: Hogan also appeared with Jimmy Hart and Jerry Lawler at Hogan's restaurant. I wonder how much I could take of that commentary team...
The former Vance Archer/Lance Hoyt was interviewed. I'm also a big fan of Heath Slater lately and think there can be WAY too much negativity in wrestling these days.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Superstars and Impact Wrestling Reax - 1/2/14
Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Superstars and Impact Wrestling.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Main Event Reax - 1/1/14, Raw audience, WWE connection to recent Hollywood death, WWE future endeavored list, who's not at Old School Raw and Questions on Teddy Long, Bryan's push, the changes in TNA and the unified title
Main Event:
Very nice to establish Sandow as wanting to be WWE World Champion. That should be a goal for a lot of people on the roster.
Kofi vs. Sandow was phenomenal. I expected this to be a fairly quick encounter without much depth, but they went above and beyond here. Both men continue to show potential as main event acts. WWE needs to have them work with more established performers so they continue to improve. More mic time (especially for Kofi) would also be helpful.
Good stuff in selling Brock working with HHH. They did a good job making both men look important. If only they gave some of that love to people who aren't already top stars?
Not a bad Divas tag match, though I'd like to see more from them.
That was better than I expected from the MizTV segment. I have some interest in Brodus as a heel. If he can do big things after the feud with Tensai, we could see some good things from him.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Very nice to establish Sandow as wanting to be WWE World Champion. That should be a goal for a lot of people on the roster.
Kofi vs. Sandow was phenomenal. I expected this to be a fairly quick encounter without much depth, but they went above and beyond here. Both men continue to show potential as main event acts. WWE needs to have them work with more established performers so they continue to improve. More mic time (especially for Kofi) would also be helpful.
Good stuff in selling Brock working with HHH. They did a good job making both men look important. If only they gave some of that love to people who aren't already top stars?
Not a bad Divas tag match, though I'd like to see more from them.
That was better than I expected from the MizTV segment. I have some interest in Brodus as a heel. If he can do big things after the feud with Tensai, we could see some good things from him.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
2014 predictions for WWE and TNA rosters
Read on for my very informal predictions for what will happen with the superstars of WWE and TNA!
More on Lebron's WWE Title chase, another Brock appearance, live event notes, Christian update, Rock and Austin status for WM30, WWE HoFer in hospital and Questions on heel commentary, Evan Bourne, unifying titles, Taker and Sin Cara
Lebron James got a WWE Championship replica from The Rock. That's pretty cool to spread the WWE name.
Added to next week's Old School Raw is BBBBRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK. LLLEEESSSSSNNNNNAAAAAAARRRRR. I look forward to seeing him on the road to the Rumble.
Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre and Ricardo Rodriguez were "The Mounties" on a recent WWE live event, continuing the 3MB impersonation shtick.
Christian was the special referee for Big Show vs. Kane on that live event, replacing Booker T. in Christian's home market. I wonder if we'll see him in the Rumble.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Added to next week's Old School Raw is BBBBRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK. LLLEEESSSSSNNNNNAAAAAAARRRRR. I look forward to seeing him on the road to the Rumble.
Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre and Ricardo Rodriguez were "The Mounties" on a recent WWE live event, continuing the 3MB impersonation shtick.
Christian was the special referee for Big Show vs. Kane on that live event, replacing Booker T. in Christian's home market. I wonder if we'll see him in the Rumble.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
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