post what you like about TNA/Impact Wrestling

[bob]

I figured with all the negativity in this section we should bring some positive vibes and thoughts here

I really enjoy Bully Ray, the Bound for Glory series, the thing where they're bringing back old X Division guys that I can't remember the name for, I like the "Wrestling Matters" campaign, the Knockouts Division, I really enjoy a lot of the undercard talent

[Jimmy]

AJ Styles
The Pope
Sting
Austin Aries
Scott Steiner promos

[unoriginalalex]

All of the X Division stars, mainly Brian Kendrick.

I do like a lot of things about IMPACT, but the X Division is my favorite. I don't think the product would be as appealing to me without it (although I might be close to finding out if this is true )

[Hawk Hart]

These like retro X Division matches. Seriously, the fact that Aries and Jimmy Rave were on the show was enough for me to try and catch the match on TV after work. I missed it but I made the effort to see ALL of Impact later.

[crabnebula]

I like:
Don West, Jeremy Borash, Angle, Jarrett, Fortune, Daniels, Joe, Morgan, Magnus, Williams, Pope, Beer Money, Austin Aries, Velvet, ODB, Winter & Angelina, Mickie, Tara, Sarita & Rosita, Miss Tessmacher, Amazing Red, Yoda Kendrick, Gen ME, EY, Jesse Neal, Madison Rayne, MCMG, So Cal Val

I'm mixed on:
Abyss, Tenay, Bully Ray, Hernandez, Matt Hardy, Gunner, Crimson, Robbie E., Sangriento (the character), Suicide, Rob Van Dam, Crazy Flair, Sting, Mr. Anderson, Steiner

I don't like:
Anarquia, Brother Devon, Cookie, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Karren Jarrett, Jeff Hardy, Murphy, Orlando Jordan, Rob Terry, Shannon Moore, Taz

[Madagascar Fred]

I like

X-Division tryouts they have atm - plus Destination X being more about the X-Division

Bound For Glory series sounds very interesting

a lot of the "homegrown talent" => AJ, Beer Money, Kaz, Daniels, Eric Young, MCMG, British Invasion

Kurt f'n Angle

[Ryushinku]

Sting.

Then AJ, Joe when he's trying, Angle, crazy Steiner promos, crazy Flair promos. Still some good X-Division action. Knockouts when they're actually trying hard in the ring instead of swearing and brawling and being Cinemax specials.

[frankincleveland]

It's a minor thig, but I do like the main event in-ring introductions Jeremy Borash does now and then.

[Banecat]

Everything. Sure they tend to over do it week after week but I like the entire show. The most important factor I like is its TV-14 rating. WWE's PG era is incredibly lame and the only time that tolerable is when a wrestler tries to push those PG boundaries.

[Deleted]

I like Matt Morgan. I like AJ Styles. Most tag matches. I actually like the whole Winter/Angelina Love thing. Kurt Angle. Samoa Joe.

I miss Taylor & Hamada.

[smokey1980]

Sting, Steiner, Bully Ray, Styles, Pope, Joe, Shelley, Beer Money, crazy Flair, Angle, Daniels, the new setup of the Impact Zone, the new opening theme, several of the PPV names are really good.

[CJ]

Beer Money, AJ Styles and Scott Steiner...
that's about it

[Andrew is Good]

It's not the wrestlers that are the problem with TNA. The people in control are bringing the negativity. In my opinion, aside from Rob Terry, no one in TNA is that bad.

[________ has left the building]

Beer Money
Motor City Machine Guns
Samoa Joe
AJ Styles
Christopher Daniels
The Pope
Crazy Sting
Bully Ray (stupid name and look but damnit if he isn't the epitome of an old school heel)
Austin Aries( if he stays around)
Steiner promos
British Invasion (whenever they show up)

[8.2.11/SAVIOR_NEZ]

I was thinking about doing a similar topic, because I too fall into the trap of being negative about TNA a lot of the time. While there is a lot not to like (most times overshadowing the good), this is what I do enjoy:

The X-Division: When actually showcased properly (as it was this past Impact), the X-Division can produce some extraordinarily awesome matches.

The TNA Originals: AJ, Joe, Daniels, Beer Money, MCMG, Kaz, Eric Young, The British Invasion, and a few others have all the tools to put on entertaining feuds and matches. TNA giving them the chance is another story, but I enjoy watching these guys no matter what. They are a big reason why I still tune in.

Winter and Angelina: I love this angle. It's weird and creepy in all the right ways. Winter has a lot to do with that, she's great at playing her character.

Sting: No matter what, Sting will always be one of my favorites. With all the garbage that went on during his title reign, and horrible opponents like Hardy, Anderson, and RVD, he stands strong as one of the few constantly good things about TNA.

Scott Steiner: Another one of my all time favorites, Steiner is at the point in his career where he is putting over a lot of young talent. I like that he's booked to still look strong even when he loses a lot, it makes his opponents look all the better.

Kurt Angle: The greatest overall performer of this generation, he can still put out some great matches, even if he's slowing down a bit.

The PPVs: Most of the time, the in-ring action on ppv is better than WWE's ppv efforts.

House Shows: While Impact is, for the most part, garbage, the house shows are a lot of fun. They feature great matches, good deals on merchandise, and an opportunity to interact with the TNA stars.

["Gentleman" AJ Powell]

The Music for entrances & PPV's is usually great & really distinctive.

[darbus alan]

AJ Styles
Beer Money
Samoa Joe
Christopher Daniels
Velvet Sky
Mickie James
Winter
Winter's theme
Angelina Love
Sarita
Rosita
X-Division matches
Motor City Machine Guns
Christy Hemme
Hernandez
Scott Steiner

[Deleted]

Pretty much everything except the horrible booking, bad marketing, overabundance of stars from the 90's, and endless Immortal promos.

Basically they just need better management and it would be pretty awesome.

[NOwave]

I think part of what i like is that it's not the WWE. I've always been a fan of the underdog.

TNA does at least some things that remind me of what I consider traditional pro wrestling-typical, southern-based "wrasslin'" a la the promotions in Georgia, Carolinas. Florida, Memphis, Dallas, Amarillo, and others. WWF/E, as good as I admit they are, has NEVER done that for me, and I doubt they ever will.

Specifically:
1) Tag Team wrestling-
Beer Money-these guys are terrific. They could be over in ANY era or any promotion. Can't you just see them fighting the Freebirds? the Fabulous Ones(Stan Lane,Steve Keirn)? The Four Horseman?
or, MCMG's-how about a feud between them and the Rock and Roll Express?

2) Knockouts-
TBP-I know they've been overdone a bit, but still the best female tag team concept in at least a decade, maybe the best ever.
ODB, Sarita, Rosita, etc, etc-so much more talent and variety than WWE

3) Sting-the best of the legends, if nothing else by virtue of the fact that he never worked for WWF/E. And, he's done nothing to diminish his legacy since arriving in TNA. How appropriate was it that Sting got the duty of essentially shooting on Jeff Hardy to get him out of the ring without breaking kayfabe a few months back when Hardy showed up in no shape to wrestle? Hardy shows nothing but disrespect for the business by showing up intoxicated time and again, and it's up to the ultimate team player, and most respected man in the locker room to put an end to it before he hurt himself or someone else in the ring. I was actually as proud of Sting/Steve Borden at that point as I perhaps have ever been of a wrestler. Both TNA and Jeff Hardy owe Sting a huge thank you.

4) Ric Flair-ok, here's where the mark comes out of me. The Nature Boy, in my mind, is the best of alltime in this business. I find myself still perking up whenever he's onscreen, even though I cringe a bit at some of his recent antics. Plus, I guess I feel sorry for him in real life. Yes, he's brought most of it on himself, but you can't wish that kind of trouble on anybody.

[noah9322]

I really used to love TNA in 2005 through Lockdown 2007. But things I love are:

1. The set up.
The Blue ropes and the set up looks so cool, I almost started watching because of that.

2. Tag Team Wrestling
While its not as prominent as last year, its still important and I love tag team wrestling.

3. AJ Styles
4. Samoa Joe
5. Brian Kendrick

Thats about it now sadly.