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Post by mrbananagrabber on Mar 26, 2016 11:14:29 GMT -5
So Preston City Wrestling in the UK had EC3 scheduled and advertised to appear, and then TNA denied the request at the last minute due to a "network commitment" (probably "we're filming enough material to last us till about October, so he's not free for those two nights.") Anyway, the fed owner in question said this; It saddens me to announce that TNA have issued the withdrawal of EC3/Ethan Carter from our April 3rd PCW show. The other international talent booked being Ken Anderson, Jade, Eddie Kingston, Cedric Alexander are all still confirmed to appear. Wrestle Mania weekend is the hardest time of the year to secure a replacement talent but I have worked hard to secure somebody and subject to him finding his passport we may have another guest from the USA.
I did reach out to TNA management but was told ''Unfortunately nothing can be done. This is a network commitment and something he had no control over''.
Considering TNA was publicly vocal about not being happy when AJ Styles pulled out of an agreed deal with them, it does seem double standards to me that the company would ask talent to back out of a deal that has been in place for many weeks. I have lost out financially having paid for an extensive promotional campaign with EC3 clearly front and centre promoting his appearance but most of all I feel for fans who have used their hard earned money and booked travel to see/meet EC3. We have gone above and beyond to try source a replacement in tough times for those fans but it is a shame that when asked for assistance TNA told us ''nothing can be done''.
I will in future be thinking twice about using TNA talent to avoid repeat scenarios as even WWE respect that when a date is agreed it is agreed and do not try to pull talent from it. I try give my fans more than value for money and will continue to do so but even though I do take full responsibility for the change in the line up, you know I will always be honest with you all.Source: www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0326/608979/indie-promoter-lashes-out-after-tna-pulls-ethan-carter-iii-from/
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Post by fuzzywarble, squat cobbler on Mar 26, 2016 11:24:30 GMT -5
Hopefully TNA goes out of business soon
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Post by Stone Coke Miami Watson 🥃 on Mar 26, 2016 11:39:38 GMT -5
If I'm reading this correctly, it seems like Jade (Mia Yim?) can appear, but EC3 can't?
That doesn't make a lot of sense...
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Mar 26, 2016 11:45:37 GMT -5
Huh? So you let Jade appear but not EC3. What is this about? TNA is continuing to bur bridges at a rate they shouldn't.
Sucks that the promotors losing out on money and will not be compensated for it.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Mar 26, 2016 11:50:55 GMT -5
Huh? So you let Jade appear but not EC3. What is this about? TNA is continuing to bur bridges at a rate they shouldn't. Sucks that the promotors losing out on money and will not be compensated for it. My guess is their thinking is EC3 is one of their main event people and is worth more than their knockouts. But still it's unprofessional as f*** to pull this and not at least try and offer someone else. But it's TNA, them being unprofessional isn't really news.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Mar 26, 2016 11:56:37 GMT -5
Huh? So you let Jade appear but not EC3. What is this about? TNA is continuing to bur bridges at a rate they shouldn't. Sucks that the promotors losing out on money and will not be compensated for it. My guess is their thinking is EC3 is one of their main event people and is worth more than their knockouts. But still it's unprofessional as f*** to pull this and not at least try and offer someone else. But it's TNA, them being unprofessional isn't really news. While EC3 is worth more than a KO, wouldn't this piss him off too. They are basically doing a repeat of what they did to Tyrus a few months back. I'm assuming EC3 lost out on a pay and if he did get paid and TNA still took him out than that's an even shitter thing to pull. As you said them being unprofessional isn't news but the hypocritical nature with them is outstanding, sad, and funny all in one.
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Post by Chainsaw on Mar 26, 2016 12:04:00 GMT -5
It's a risk to do business with TNA talent. This isn't the first time they've done this. That's the message that has to be gathered from this, and if I was contracted with TNA or a promoter thinking of using TNA talent, I'd be concerned about this.
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Post by OVO 40 hunched over like he 80 on Mar 26, 2016 12:38:12 GMT -5
Lol the promoter is talking about EC3 as if he was Hulk Hogan
In all seriousness, tna is some petty chicken shit company, are there any mega tapings scheduled for that date? I don't think there is, because Jade would be pulled out too.
The saddest thing is that tna isn't gonna reimburse the indie company for anything and EC3 lost a big pay day.
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Post by 01010010 01101001 01100011 on Mar 26, 2016 12:40:36 GMT -5
Jade still being there makes me think this was something for Sony Six or Pop and not some tapings.
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Post by Steveweiser on Mar 26, 2016 13:17:44 GMT -5
EC3 was pulled for a press conference (most likely Sony Six as I see no reason for Pop to have one) - pretty crummy for them to only give Southside and PCW a week's notice, and leave them scrambling for a replacement on WrestleMania Weekend. Fortunately those promotions have a lot of great British talent that should minimise the blow.
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Post by markc on Mar 26, 2016 14:06:26 GMT -5
PCW is obviously the bigger company here - they have a website that wasn't designed by a three year old, they have a roster page which was updated with the last two years and get hundreds of people to buy tickets for their shows rather than 10.
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Post by Zombie Mod on Mar 26, 2016 14:14:48 GMT -5
Lol the promoter is talking about EC3 as if he was Hulk Hogan In all seriousness, tna is some petty chicken shit company, are there any mega tapings scheduled for that date? I don't think there is, because Jade would be pulled out too. The saddest thing is that tna isn't gonna reimburse the indie company for anything and EC3 lost a big pay day. I can confirm all the promotional stuff has had ec3 as the main selling point for that weekend's shows (pcw isn't to far away from me.) and giving a week's notice gives them no chance to get new promo stuff printed and may cost them some refunds. it's just further proof of tna being a shitty business.
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Mar 26, 2016 14:21:15 GMT -5
And these carny assholes seriously wanted to make money off pawning their talent off to indie companies. No wonder people don't want to do business with them.
FFS, if you are gonna take ECIII off the show at such short notice, the very least you can do is send over somebody else on your roster instead of just going, "we can't do anything, sorry."
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Post by kingoftheindies on Mar 26, 2016 14:27:52 GMT -5
again not to defend TNA, but companies like ROH, AAA, Lucha Underground, New Japan, and others have done similar things
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Post by 01010010 01101001 01100011 on Mar 26, 2016 14:48:47 GMT -5
And these carny assholes seriously wanted to make money off pawning their talent off to indie companies. No wonder people don't want to do business with them. FFS, if you are gonna take ECIII off the show at such short notice, the very least you can do is send over somebody else on your roster instead of just going, "we can't do anything, sorry." They may not be able to get the proper paperwork to do that. I guess there is always Bram though.
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Post by Zombie Mod on Mar 26, 2016 14:55:36 GMT -5
And these carny assholes seriously wanted to make money off pawning their talent off to indie companies. No wonder people don't want to do business with them. FFS, if you are gonna take ECIII off the show at such short notice, the very least you can do is send over somebody else on your roster instead of just going, "we can't do anything, sorry." They may not be able to get the proper paperwork to do that. I guess there is always Bram though. that's a harsh and unjust punishment
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Mar 26, 2016 14:56:21 GMT -5
again not to defend TNA, but companies like ROH, AAA, Lucha Underground, New Japan, and others have done similar things That's true. WWE just had a situation a few months ago with Del Rio and AAA, although that's a bit different since I don't think WWE ever outright promised AAA that Del Rio would come back to drop the title and he technically had no real obligation to do so since he wasn't under contract. And these carny assholes seriously wanted to make money off pawning their talent off to indie companies. No wonder people don't want to do business with them. FFS, if you are gonna take ECIII off the show at such short notice, the very least you can do is send over somebody else on your roster instead of just going, "we can't do anything, sorry." They may not be able to get the proper paperwork to do that. I guess there is always Bram though. They were just in the UK a couple months ago though. I don't understand how all that visa stuff works but I would think they'd be able to string something together if they really put in the effort. I could be wrong on that but it just seems like they don't feel like even trying here.
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Post by ayumidah on Mar 26, 2016 15:09:21 GMT -5
Happy Easter, PCW.
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Post by SHAKEMASTER TV9 is Don Knotts on Mar 26, 2016 15:49:53 GMT -5
Huh? So you let Jade appear but not EC3. What is this about? TNA is continuing to bur bridges at a rate they shouldn't. Sucks that the promotors losing out on money and will not be compensated for it. My guess is their thinking is EC3 is one of their main event people and is worth more than their knockouts. But still it's unprofessional as f*** to pull this and not at least try and offer someone else. But it's TNA, them being unprofessional isn't really news. Bob Ryder: We can offer you Bram.
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Post by Emmet Russell on Mar 26, 2016 18:18:32 GMT -5
If TNA has a good reason for removing him, fine. It appears they don't, oh well, a little bit scummy. Not reimbursing the promoter is scummy, though. If TNA was swimming in money like they claim they should be able to offer him some cash to make up for the trouble.
But don't worry, Dixie is a sweet, innocent woman who loves everyone.
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