The General Wrestling Thread

[SuperKevin]

If TNA is smart they'll sign Uhaa Nation like yesterday.

[s@ppisgod]

Over on the Observer board, there was a thread talking about Steve Austin's theory that the current WWE roster is filled with guys who are afraid to be aggressive to try to get themselves over like he did.

Meltzer added this, which I thought was an interesting take on the house show he attended (Cena/Orton tour, so no Bryan if you are wondering):

WWE went corporate. It's not the same environment as it was back then, most notably in the early 90s when they were the exact opposite of making money hand over fist. They needed Austin more than Austin needed them, arguably. The same can't be said of anyone now, even Cena. The machine just keeps going now, regardless of who comes and goes. Now, making waves is making problems. Then, making waves made money. Not to mention Austin just kinda went with the flow as the Ringmaster. It wasn't until they gave him leeway that he went off. They don't give a lot of the guys leeway anymore.

[Guest]

because we all know it's likely Russo.

[Ravin]

What is even more funny is, he was part of the problem with TNA. Bringing in all the old guys, over paying them, and getting really nothing out of it.

[Guest]

What is even more funny is, he was part of the problem with TNA. Bringing in all the old guys, over paying them, and getting really nothing out of it.

I don't doubt that.....the whole "The Band" gimmick seemed like it was just awful. But hey, at least Nash got paid and wrestled, unlike Hogan. Also blame TNA for having a position for everything.....knockouts executive and ref being two that immediately come to mind.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Go home angle for Zayn vs Cesaro live WWE Network NXT show on 2/27: http://vimeo.com/86577202

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Go home angle for Zayn vs Cesaro live WWE Network NXT show on 2/27: http://vimeo.com/86577202

He really needs to stop pandering to the crowd.

[Warner2BruceTD]

So tonight i'm passing up what should be a really good NWA show in San Antonio (ACH vs Ricky Starks, Matt Hardy vs Ray Rowe) to go to Austin for TNA, mostly because they're running an 8,000 seat building and I want to post funny pictures on Twitter of 7,500 empty seats.

The Wolves & Aries are working the show, and i'm seeing most of the NWA dudes on Biss's show Sunday, so that helps too.

[Warner2BruceTD]

So tonight i'm passing up what should be a really good NWA show in San Antonio (ACH vs Ricky Starks, Matt Hardy vs Ray Rowe) to go to Austin for TNA, mostly because they're running an 8,000 seat building and I want to post funny pictures on Twitter of 7,500 empty seats.

The Wolves & Aries are working the show, and i'm seeing most of the NWA dudes on Biss's show Sunday, so that helps too.

[JimLeavy59]

The WWE can barley fill the Bradley Center in Milwaukee for house shows. The thoughts running through my head of TNA trying to fill it.

[Guest]

Thoughts on your favorite serial killer gimmick guy?

[Warner2BruceTD]

Thoughts on your favorite serial killer gimmick guy?

He was fantastic. He was hiding under the ring the whole show waiting for Anderson. He wrestles in his Dexter Morgan outfit (with the gloves). I was hoping he would murder Anderson and wrestle somebody else, but what can you do?

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

I'm on board with SERIAL KILLER SAMUEL SHAW.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Looks like Extreme Tiger & Santana Garrett have signed with TNA.

I thought Extreme Tiger was already with TNA.

[PP]

So a few days ago was anniversary of the debut of the Big Show. Shit like this just takes me back to the glory days of WWF/WWE and how there were so many classic moments.