Monday, August 21, 2006

TNA Pictures

I went to Flordia last month and happened to stumble upon a little promotion called TNA. You might not have heard of them because they aren't having much impact (get it - impact) on the wrestling world. But I went there and it was pretty good. The hardcore fans think they're so smart but in reality they know jack shit. The Impact Zone is tiny, holding only like 800 people and the part behind the camera is actually empty. They do a fine job of hiding how small this place is on TV.

It was a fun night and I saw Joe, Christian, Steiner (me love me some Scotty), JJ, Sting, Rhyno, Monty Brown, AJ, Daniels and the rest of the TNA crew. There weren't any particularly stand out matches although Joe and Rhyno had a fun little brawl. Speaking of Rhyno, in that crowd he is the most over guy; even more so than Joe which surprised the hell out of me. Eric Young is also over as hell. Mainly because he has personality unlike everybody else on the roster.

Having been to the show, it's obvious TNA's problem is that they are simply not making a name for themselves. They have no stars, no main eventers, just one big huge mid-card where everybody is on the same level. Some clever booking, a few big name signings, moving out of Orlando (at least for PPVs) and a shit hot character (JOE!) could see TNA make some Impact!

Here's some pictures from the tapings:


Joe challenges Rhyno.

Rhyno and Joe brawl.

Joe has to be pulled back from the man beast.

Showtime teams with the New Age Ou... sorry The James Gang.

The new tag champs make their way to the ring.

Me and legendary manager Jimmy Hart.



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