Chris Masters advised against joining TNA

[Steveweiser]

Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

While there doesn’t appear to be any immediate interest, friends of Chris Masters have told him not to go to TNA Wrestling. The feeling is that with his size and his young age of 25, it is pretty much inevitable that WWE will take him back so it is in his best interests not to get tied down. Masters was told that TNA is great for superstars that are already a big name commodity because you are pretty much guaranteed a good spot but it’s not really the place for a young guy.

At this point, the first promotion to offer him a sombrero will be the one he goes to.

[Mr T L Wolf]

I have to agree, with Congress backing off from pro wrestling, joining the smaller company with a glut of talent it doesn't know what to do with probably isn't wise.

[Deleted]

It would be better for both TNA and Masters if he doesn't go to TNA.

[Deleted]

Send him to Japan; maybe it'll make him a better worker like it did Tomko and Albert.

[Reverend BTY]

irontyger said:

Send him to Japan; maybe it'll make him a better worker like it did Tomko and Albert.

Best idea yet. If anything, it'd be one of the better ways to get a second look from the WWE.

[hollywood]

TNA is great for superstars that are already a big name commodity because you are pretty much guaranteed a good spot but it’s not really the place for a young guy.

Hah! Yep.

[Dr. T is an alien]

irontyger said:

Send him to Japan; maybe it'll make him a better worker like it did Tomko and Albert.

I believe that he is doing so already.

[robferatu]

Yeah, he'd get lost in the shuffle. Not to say he's a great talent or anything, but he isn't as bad in ring as people make him out to be. He would be much better working the indy circuit and honning his skills until the WWE calls him up again.

[toodarkmark]

How much you wanna bet Chris Masters leaked this. Youre guranteed a spot, much like Test and Rikishi. This sounds like Masters buying into his own hype. He def doesnt have to worry, since already WWE guys can go back to juicing.

There are many criticisms of TNA that can be made, but this "idea" that somehow if youve set foot in WWE youre guranteed a top spot in TNA is just stupid. Other than Angle and Christian, both hall of famers, who else is even REMOTELY getting a push that was in TNA thats older and made their name in WWE. And dont say Booker T or the Dudleyz, who made their names elsewhere.

[hollywood]

toodarkmark said:

How much you wanna bet Chris Masters leaked this. Youre guranteed a spot, much like Test and Rikishi. This sounds like Masters buying into his own hype. He def doesnt have to worry, since already WWE guys can go back to juicing.

There are many criticisms of TNA that can be made, but this "idea" that somehow if youve set foot in WWE youre guranteed a top spot in TNA is just stupid. Other than Angle and Christian, both hall of famers, who else is even REMOTELY getting a push that was in TNA thats older and made their name in WWE. And dont say Booker T or the Dudleyz, who made their names elsewhere.

Black Reign, VKM, Scott Steiner, Tyson Tomko...hell, they even tried to hire the band that wrote the original DX theme

[Michael Coello]

hollywood said:

toodarkmark said:

How much you wanna bet Chris Masters leaked this. Youre guranteed a spot, much like Test and Rikishi. This sounds like Masters buying into his own hype. He def doesnt have to worry, since already WWE guys can go back to juicing.

There are many criticisms of TNA that can be made, but this "idea" that somehow if youve set foot in WWE youre guranteed a top spot in TNA is just stupid. Other than Angle and Christian, both hall of famers, who else is even REMOTELY getting a push that was in TNA thats older and made their name in WWE. And dont say Booker T or the Dudleyz, who made their names elsewhere.

Black Reign, VKM, Scott Steiner, Tyson Tomko...hell, they even tried to hire the band that wrote the original DX theme

Reign-Won his first match, and then jobs the hell out the rest of the time.
VKM-Were pushed until the end of the Hemme saga, and pretty much don't do anything since then.
Scott Steiner-Didn't win a damn match when he first joined, wasn't doing much better afterhe came back, and hasn't won any title since he's been here.
Tomko: Cause he's GOOD!
Bro-Kin(DX band guy): Are you kidding? Apparently getting some songs played in the adrenaline rush area is a push?!

[Celgress]

Chris Masters sucks, frankly I'm happy that he isn't going to be the latest WWE cast off to jump on the TNA bandwagon.

[hollywood]

sinister1 said:

hollywood said:

Black Reign, VKM, Scott Steiner, Tyson Tomko...hell, they even tried to hire the band that wrote the original DX theme

Reign-Won his first match, and then jobs the hell out the rest of the time.
VKM-Were pushed until the end of the Hemme saga, and pretty much don't do anything since then.
Scott Steiner-Didn't win a damn match when he first joined, and hasn't won any title since he's been here.
Tomko: Cause he's GOOD!
Bro-Kin(DX band guy): Are you kidding? Apparently getting some songs played in the adrenaline rush area is a push?!

Meh. He just asked who TNA picked up from WWE and gave an immediate push. He didn't specify whether or not they were STILL getting pushed or how long their push lasted or how good they ere.

And I just like mentioning the former DX band because it makes me laugh.

[EJS]

Didn't we already get news that TNA had no interest in him?

[hollywood]

hadesgigas said:

Didn't we already get news that TNA had no interest in him?

Yes.

[Chainsaw]

Yes, it sounds like such a better idea for Chris to not get tied down to a regular paying gig or anything...

[toodarkmark]

hollywood said:

toodarkmark said:

How much you wanna bet Chris Masters leaked this. Youre guranteed a spot, much like Test and Rikishi. This sounds like Masters buying into his own hype. He def doesnt have to worry, since already WWE guys can go back to juicing.

There are many criticisms of TNA that can be made, but this "idea" that somehow if youve set foot in WWE youre guranteed a top spot in TNA is just stupid. Other than Angle and Christian, both hall of famers, who else is even REMOTELY getting a push that was in TNA thats older and made their name in WWE. And dont say Booker T or the Dudleyz, who made their names elsewhere.

Black Reign, VKM, Scott Steiner, Tyson Tomko...hell, they even tried to hire the band that wrote the original DX theme

Dustin Rhodes is friends with Russo and has jobbed in about 90% of his matches. BG James is friends with Jarret and Kip happens to be his friend. They have also jobbed almost every match for the last few years. Sonjay pinned Kip James last week.

Sure they have a "spot" but if BG wasnt close with the head guy, you think theyd have a job? Scott made his name in WCW and is close with the head guy. In wrestling you accept owners will hire their close friends. Tyson was an example of someone young whos career was not over the second WWE didnt feel like employing him any longer.

So you can "name" people but in wrestling, wrestlers should be allowed to work in other promotions. The DUdlyez made their name in ECW, Scott and Booker T in WCW. Did WWE accept them as rejects or as strong workers? Its small minded thinking to think that once someone leaves WWE, their careers should be over.

[hollywood]

toodarkmark said:

hollywood said:

Black Reign, VKM, Scott Steiner, Tyson Tomko...hell, they even tried to hire the band that wrote the original DX theme

Dustin Rhodes is friends with Russo and has jobbed in about 90% of his matches. BG James is friends with Jarret and Kip happens to be his friend. They have also jobbed almost every match for the last few years. Sonjay pinned Kip James last week.

Sure they have a "spot" but if BG wasnt close with the head guy, you think theyd have a job? Scott made his name in WCW and is close with the head guy. In wrestling you accept owners will hire their close friends. Tyson was an example of someone young whos career was not over the second WWE didnt feel like employing him any longer.

So you can "name" people but in wrestling, wrestlers should be allowed to work in other promotions. The DUdlyez made their name in ECW, Scott and Booker T in WCW. Did WWE accept them as rejects or as strong workers? Its small minded thinking to think that once someone leaves WWE, their careers should be over.

Hey, like I said, you asked, I answered. You didn't ask for any other specifics.

[toodarkmark]

hollywood said:

toodarkmark said:

Dustin Rhodes is friends with Russo and has jobbed in about 90% of his matches. BG James is friends with Jarret and Kip happens to be his friend. They have also jobbed almost every match for the last few years. Sonjay pinned Kip James last week.

Sure they have a "spot" but if BG wasnt close with the head guy, you think theyd have a job? Scott made his name in WCW and is close with the head guy. In wrestling you accept owners will hire their close friends. Tyson was an example of someone young whos career was not over the second WWE didnt feel like employing him any longer.

So you can "name" people but in wrestling, wrestlers should be allowed to work in other promotions. The DUdlyez made their name in ECW, Scott and Booker T in WCW. Did WWE accept them as rejects or as strong workers? Its small minded thinking to think that once someone leaves WWE, their careers should be over.

Hey, like I said, you asked, I answered. You didn't ask for any other specifics.

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[Joekishi]

thelonewolf said:

I have to agree, with Congress backing off from pro wrestling, joining the smaller company with a glut of talent it doesn't know what to do with probably isn't wise.

this is true.

i could see masters improving in Japan, possibly doing tours in Mexico and England

The thing with albert and tomko is that they improved so much, that New japan decided to sign them to contracts.

i think tomko is still doing the contracted for a number of appearrances deal, but not the full on contract with TNA