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Post by TK The Friendly Robot on Oct 18, 2013 13:25:12 GMT -5
If the reset button was pressed at Bound For Glory, with AJ Styles winning the title and Dixie being dragged off into the sunset kicking and screaming by the head of the new administration, what would you like to see in the weeks that follow and what could they do from that point to make you a genuine supporter of the product going forward? Obviously the past is the past and that can't be changed but looking at Impact Wrestling as a whole new beast, where could they take things legitimately, that would help them progress as a alternative mainstream wrestling product?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 13:30:51 GMT -5
Well, for starters, they'd need to work at actually presenting homegrown talent like AJ, Daniels, Kazarian, Roode, Storm, Joe, and Sabin as true stars, not just the supporting cast for Sting, Hogan, Angle, Hardy, Bully, D-Von, Bischoff, and others. Part of why I could never truly get behind TNA is because instead of utilizing the stars they have, they've always had to play second fiddle, even when carrying the top titles.
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 18, 2013 13:37:46 GMT -5
More wrestling, fewer promos and interviews.
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Post by lildude8218 on Oct 18, 2013 15:18:31 GMT -5
the next night all the young guys form a group called the N00b Lud and face off against Sting, Angle, Bully, Hardy, and Hogan. it's revealed that Dixie gave these guys 200,000 shares each of TNA on their most recent contract so they will be called The Million Shares Club.
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Post by Professor Chaos on Oct 18, 2013 15:24:15 GMT -5
Bishoff and Russo face to face in the middle of the ring. Kayfabe be damned we're shootin brothers.
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Post by Andrew is Good on Oct 18, 2013 15:57:40 GMT -5
I'd resolve all leftover storylines instead of just leaving things. So:
Magnus beats Sting, gets the handshake and Sting rides off into the sunset. Joe, Angle and Magnus could go their separate ways, maybe Joe and Angle could say they know Magnus is after the title, but when he gets it, we'll be after you, and they all have that mutual understanding.
Abyss is revealed to be Joesph Park. They lose the match on the pre-show, and they could do an in ring or backstage segment later on where Joesph starts talking like Abyss and Black Hole Slams EY.
Lei'D Tapa wins the KO title, and they start bringing in girls for her to squash, just jobber matches until bringing in a new talent. Start something brand new with her.
Aces and 8s gets killed off. Before the match, Bully freaks out and fires both of them from the group and they're never seen again.
The only group I'd keep around would be EGO, they make a nice trio.
Fire leftovers. Chavo, Knux, Rob Terry, Wes Brisco and maybe Hernandez, they're not doing much with him anyway. Then simply, rebuild. Guys like Jigsaw, Trent Barreta, who were there before would be good. Get Sonjay and Petey back in the loop. New women, top indy guys, some former WWE guys that may have potential (Derrick Bateman is a good example of someone misused in WWE and now could get a good chance), all that fun stuff.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Oct 18, 2013 16:32:09 GMT -5
I'd resolve all leftover storylines instead of just leaving things. So: Magnus beats Sting, gets the handshake and Sting rides off into the sunset. Joe, Angle and Magnus could go their separate ways, maybe Joe and Angle could say they know Magnus is after the title, but when he gets it, we'll be after you, and they all have that mutual understanding. Abyss is revealed to be Joesph Park. They lose the match on the pre-show, and they could do an in ring or backstage segment later on where Joesph starts talking like Abyss and Black Hole Slams EY. Lei'D Tapa wins the KO title, and they start bringing in girls for her to squash, just jobber matches until bringing in a new talent. Start something brand new with her. Aces and 8s gets killed off. Before the match, Bully freaks out and fires both of them from the group and they're never seen again. The only group I'd keep around would be EGO, they make a nice trio. Fire leftovers. Chavo, Knux, Rob Terry, Wes Brisco and maybe Hernandez, they're not doing much with him anyway. Then simply, rebuild. Guys like Jigsaw, Trent Barreta, who were there before would be good. Get Sonjay and Petey back in the loop. New women, top indy guys, some former WWE guys that may have potential (Derrick Bateman is a good example of someone misused in WWE and now could get a good chance), all that fun stuff. Outside of Tapa winning the Knockout title, I like this.
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Post by HMARK Center on Oct 18, 2013 16:44:04 GMT -5
The Impact after BFG, AJ Styles stands in the ring and is jumped by a mysterious new villainous group, only to be saved by Samoa Joe...yet AJ and Joe suddenly don't know who one another are, acting as if they have only heard of one another in passing or in the wrestling news world!
After continued fights against the mystery villains, the two faces are soon joined by hard-nosed veteran Kurt Angle, goofy-yet-dangerous Eric Young, the powerful and battle-ready Gail Kim, brash up-and-comer Magnus, and a returning Jay Lethal.
Misunderstandings abound until our heroes hear a loud "BOOOOOOOOOOOM" reverberate throughout the arena, from whence the ultimate evil and the greatest threat Earth has ever known will emerge.
We'll call it...Impact Wrestling's New 1.08 Universe.
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Post by katiemorgan67212 on Oct 18, 2013 17:53:21 GMT -5
Just once. Just one time I want them to have a story with a beginning, middle and end. Just once.
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Oct 18, 2013 18:21:34 GMT -5
How about a storyline where an evil stable comes in and tries to take over the company? They could be opposed by the fresh new talent in TNA like AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Chris Sabin, and other young and hungry guys who are fighting for their shot at the top. Then somebody comes out and cuts a promo about how they're going to push the young guys, and they name off the ones listed above plus a few other guys. It all gets resolved when a group of veterans that have no stake in the storyline come in and run roughshod over the evil stable, which over a long period simply disbands. And it would only last for three and a half years.
There, Wrestling Booking 101.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Oct 18, 2013 19:23:25 GMT -5
After pressing the reset we'd undoubtedly end up with AJ Styles as X division champ, Jarrett as World Champion, and AMW as Tag Team Champions... and there would be no explanation how that happened
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Oct 18, 2013 21:48:22 GMT -5
Start revamping the X-Division. Get rid of Option C. If TNA wants to have AJ, Hardy, Joe, or Aries going after the X-Division Title, it should not be just as a stepping stone to the World Title when Destination X rolls around. From a kayfabe perspective, it should be because those guys WANT to be X-Division Champion. From a creative perspective, it should be because 1.) Their in-ring style is tailored to those types of matches, and 2.) Winning/Retaining the title from a former World Champion should put a guy over huge. Also get rid of the weight limit.
Bring back the Television Title.
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Post by Professor Chaos on Oct 19, 2013 0:08:00 GMT -5
Could start with Dixie waking up from a dream and have things exactly how they were at the end of 2009 before Hogan arrived.
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Post by lildude8218 on Oct 21, 2013 21:35:34 GMT -5
After pressing the reset we'd undoubtedly end up with AJ Styles as X division champ, Jarrett as World Champion, and AMW as Tag Team Champions... and there would be no explanation how that happened Dixie hadn't saved her game since 2005
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Post by Slingshot Suplay on Oct 21, 2013 23:12:12 GMT -5
I know it's unpopular, but I think the x-division has to go away for awhile and the tv title brought back in it's place and be make meaningful. They don't have enough X-division wrestlers and there's no real prospects to carry the division.
Guys like Sabin, Manik, James Storm, Gunner, ECIII and Magnus can all go for the belt and guys can build momentum and rehab their image with a solid, meaningful title run.
Refocus on the tag division. Any prospective team made of indy workers should spend some time in OVW to gel as a unit.
That should build a solid undercard for TNA and set them up for future main eventers using the BFG series to help them take the next step up.
Limit run-ins and interferences on shows and keep the shenanigans to a minimum, especially during the ppv world title matches, so fans won't feel cheated. They have so much potential for great world title matches, but it gets killed because of the extracurricular activities.
Knockouts should be a special attraction and should have matches once every two weeks until they build the knockout roster up.
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Post by Todd Pettengill on Oct 22, 2013 0:36:08 GMT -5
After pressing the reset we'd undoubtedly end up with AJ Styles as X division champ, Jarrett as World Champion, and AMW as Tag Team Champions... and there would be no explanation how that happened Dixie hadn't saved her game since 2005 Why doesn't this have more "likes?"
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Post by Jimichiro Likes Erick Rowan on Oct 22, 2013 0:41:55 GMT -5
If we're hitting the reset button, then let's go all out.
NO MORE: * TNA. Rebrand the company "IMPACT Wrestling" * General Managers/Commissioners/Authority Figures, heel or face * Backstage all access * Invisible cameramen * Scripted promos * Creative teams * Tenay & Taz (Replace Tenay with a true babyface play-by-play announcer. The color announcer doesn't necessarily have to be an ex-wrestler or a heel, but they have to have some real chemistry with the play-by-play commentator. They don't have to agree on everything, but they shouldn't be having petty arguments during every match either). * Long term Heel World Champions (They just haven't drawn for TNA) * Heel stables trying to take over the company
All in all, just present a wrestling show that makes sense from beginning to end; the show is presented as if it were real and everyone on screen is in character.
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Post by Todd Pettengill on Oct 22, 2013 1:13:59 GMT -5
Could start with Dixie waking up from a dream and have things exactly how they were at the end of 2009 before Hogan arrived. I've had a few too many brews. Sorry. This is the statement that I intended to quote & wondered why it didn't have more likes.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Oct 22, 2013 10:52:10 GMT -5
The Impact after BFG, AJ Styles stands in the ring and is jumped by a mysterious new villainous group, only to be saved by Samoa Joe...yet AJ and Joe suddenly don't know who one another are, acting as if they have only heard of one another in passing or in the wrestling news world! After continued fights against the mystery villains, the two faces are soon joined by hard-nosed veteran Kurt Angle, goofy-yet-dangerous Eric Young, the powerful and battle-ready Gail Kim, brash up-and-comer Magnus, and a returning Jay Lethal. Misunderstandings abound until our heroes hear a loud "BOOOOOOOOOOOM" reverberate throughout the arena, from whence the ultimate evil and the greatest threat Earth has ever known will emerge. We'll call it...Impact Wrestling's New 1.08 Universe. you left out the part where they unceremoniously fire Chris Sabin and spend the next several years dodging questions about bringing him back and acting like he never existed.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Oct 22, 2013 13:25:06 GMT -5
The Impact after BFG, AJ Styles stands in the ring and is jumped by a mysterious new villainous group, only to be saved by Samoa Joe...yet AJ and Joe suddenly don't know who one another are, acting as if they have only heard of one another in passing or in the wrestling news world! After continued fights against the mystery villains, the two faces are soon joined by hard-nosed veteran Kurt Angle, goofy-yet-dangerous Eric Young, the powerful and battle-ready Gail Kim, brash up-and-comer Magnus, and a returning Jay Lethal. Misunderstandings abound until our heroes hear a loud "BOOOOOOOOOOOM" reverberate throughout the arena, from whence the ultimate evil and the greatest threat Earth has ever known will emerge. We'll call it...Impact Wrestling's New 1.08 Universe. you left out the part where they unceremoniously fire Chris Sabin and spend the next several years dodging questions about bringing him back and acting like he never existed. Who is the popular Indy wrestler who gets hired and fired on the same show?
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