Which Talent Should TNA Sign?

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With all of the talk about TNA's financial difficulties, budget cuts and releasing several contacted employees, I wanted to see who my fellow FAN members want to see, or at least think what wrestlers TNA should look into signing to a deal with the company. Let's say in a perfect world TNA got their shit together and has some money to spend on contracts, who would you like to see signed?

My list begins and ends with Chris Masters. I've mentioned him in a couple of threads before, but I can't say enough about the guy. He's improved tremendously from where he was and would most definitely be a top guy if he were given a opportunity in TNA.

["I'm Batman..."]

John Cena.

[The Man That Sanity Forgot]

To be honest, even with money to spend on contracts, I'd still say even more need to be out of the door. Chavo Guerrero, Garett Bischoff, Hernandez, Jay Bradley, Jessie Godderz, King Mo, Rob Terry, Robbie E, Sam Shaw, Tito Ortiz and Wes Brisco would be expendable in my eyes. You could argue Rampage, but if he takes the time and effort to learn the wrestling aspect, he could be a good asset. Hogan might bring some buzz (albeit for nostalgic and TMZ reasons) but he eats up too much. You've got good experience in Bully, Hardy, Angle and Sting, so keep them around and avoid the 'older' talent. Bring some new, younger talent in for a new generation, giving TNA a true 'alternative' feel. Within the company, I'd have to say bring up Rockstar Spud. He's a good heel and could be TNA's own Heath Slater. Now, as for who they should sign...

The Briscoes
Ignoring whatever viewpoints Jay might have or anything like that, they're one of the top tag teams in the world and can win a crowd over or be absolutely hated. Would be a brilliant addition to the tag team division and would be involved in some potentially brilliant matches with a team containing my next signing...

Alex Shelley
Motor City Machine Guns reunite. Great wrestler, great promo, great asset. No idea why TNA let him go in the first place.

Ricochet
Guy would slot into the X-Division with the greatest of ease. Imagine Ricochet in an Ultimate-X match. I imagine it being like when Adrian Neville eventually takes part in a MITB match. 

Chris Masters
Worked his arse off to improve at WWE just to get shunted. Ever-improving, good character and a good look. Would go down a storm in TNA. 

Prince Devitt
Ideally, bring the entirety of the Bullet Club with him and don't change a thing. At least Machine Gun Karl Anderson and Bad Luck Fale. I'd love to see Devitt point the gun at someone's chest like he did with Okada. Awesome visual. Not to mention he's one hell of a wrestler. Would work in the X-Division or the World title scene. 

[________ has left the building]

Ones that TNA won't release 6 months later.

[JTG Fan]

Chris Masters
Prince Devitt
Eddie Edwards
Johnny Gargano

Would love if they could get a working agreement to bring in Okada or Tanahashi for a few matches, but probably not too likely.

[DASH 243✅]

all the chikara guys

[kingoftheindies]

If TNA could ever convince Adam Cole to go there before he goes to the WWE it would be a huge coup, but I highly doubt that happens.

Instead I'd go with guys who they can build as beasts, but their size limitations won't be as noticeable in TNA as they would be in WWE... guys like Michael Elgin and Chris Dickenson.

Oh... and the Gentlemen's Club every last one of them

[Glitch]

Bring back Joey Ryan. Then team him up with EC3 and BroMans. They will be the ultimate douchebag stable.

[slappy]

Maxine
Trent Barreta
Tyler Reks

[saintpat]

The only person out there who might be a gamechanger -- not as in "TNA vaults to the top in ratings," but in drawing viewers, selling merch and selling PPVs -- is Dave Batista.

[kingoftheindies]

Oct 21, 2013 19:23:04 GMT -5 saintpat said:

The only person out there who might be a gamechanger -- not as in "TNA vaults to the top in ratings," but in drawing viewers, selling merch and selling PPVs -- is Dave Batista.

See that's the flaw though. TNA needs to look at strengthening all levels. What guys have gotten over and stuck? Mostly guys who weresigned from the indies. TNA can't keep relying on WWE connections.

Not saying getting Batista wouldn't be huge for TNA but they have to look at the biiger picture

[percymania]

Starts and ends with Alex Shelley. I'm baffled as to why he's not with the company.

[saintpat]

Oct 21, 2013 19:32:46 GMT -5 kingoftheindies said:

Oct 21, 2013 19:23:04 GMT -5 saintpat said:

The only person out there who might be a gamechanger -- not as in "TNA vaults to the top in ratings," but in drawing viewers, selling merch and selling PPVs -- is Dave Batista.

See that's the flaw though. TNA needs to look at strengthening all levels. What guys have gotten over and stuck? Mostly guys who weresigned from the indies. TNA can't keep relying on WWE connections.

Not saying getting Batista wouldn't be huge for TNA but they have to look at the biiger picture

So you're saying Wade Barrett?

[Chainsaw]

Mark Cuban.

[Todd Pettengill]

Oct 21, 2013 19:32:46 GMT -5 kingoftheindies said:

Oct 21, 2013 19:23:04 GMT -5 saintpat said:

The only person out there who might be a gamechanger -- not as in "TNA vaults to the top in ratings," but in drawing viewers, selling merch and selling PPVs -- is Dave Batista.

See that's the flaw though. TNA needs to look at strengthening all levels. What guys have gotten over and stuck? Mostly guys who weresigned from the indies. TNA can't keep relying on WWE connections.

Not saying getting Batista wouldn't be huge for TNA but they have to look at the biiger picture

We're talking wrestling right? Because drawing viewers, selling merch, & selling PPV's is pretty much strengthening on as all levels when discussing just one guy... Especially, when discussing TNA signing that one guy.
Batista would be a great move.


Now, to acknowledge the booking & creative aspect... If I was TNA, I would do everything I could to see what it would take to bring in Jim Ross.
Don't think I have to say anything more on that.

[Banjo Is Broken]

Oct 21, 2013 21:59:28 GMT -5 Chainsaw said:

Mark Cuban.

He could take up the moniker of Cuban Assassin again.

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Colt Cobana- He is a name and an alt WWE name at that. Put him in the title mix, but don't give him the belt for at least a year.

Alex Shelley- Well DUH

Winter: Would boost the Knockout Division massively.

MisChif: Bring her in as a major player

Beth Phoenix: Yes on every level.

Tara: Resign ASAP!

Cheerleader Melissa: NO 1 contender from the moment she walks in.

Daffney: Bring in as TNA GM. She would be great and would help deflect some of TNA's bad press. Don't know why they didn't give the job, way back when.

I've just fixed the knockout division!!! And Cody Deener to valet for ODB. Enough with Eric Young.

Joey Ryan: Shouldn't have sacked him, or put him with dead weight Morgan.

Matt Hardy: Face facts Heel Matt is fantastic and I think he has his act together now.

Come to think of it..... I would clean out ROH.

A new marketing department or just an increase in budget.

[Emmet Russell]

No one who comes into TNA can bring them ratings - TNA just doesn't have the luster of WWE. Jeff Hardy was a huge name in the WWE but since he's been in TNA he hasn't moved the needle once. Same can be said even if the likes of John Cena were to ever jump ship. People may be curious for a week or so like they were with Hogan, but that stigma quickly wears off & they are back to the same rating they always have.

If they just want to sign some talent to fill out their roster a bit, there's a lot of quality talent out there who won't cost them a fortune:

- Alex Shelley
- Winter
- Steve Corino
- Portia Perez
- Ethan Page
- Alex Colon
- Andrew Everett
- Eddie Kingston
- Josh Alexander

There's so much talent out there on the indy scene they could all use effectively if they build them right. None will break the bank like Hogan would so I don't see why they don't try & replenish.

[kingoftheindies]

Oct 22, 2013 1:11:39 GMT -5 Todd Pettengill said:

Oct 21, 2013 19:32:46 GMT -5 kingoftheindies said:

See that's the flaw though. TNA needs to look at strengthening all levels. What guys have gotten over and stuck? Mostly guys who weresigned from the indies. TNA can't keep relying on WWE connections.

Not saying getting Batista wouldn't be huge for TNA but they have to look at the biiger picture

We're talking wrestling right? Because drawing viewers, selling merch, & selling PPV's is pretty much strengthening on as all levels when discussing just one guy... Especially, when discussing TNA signing that one guy.
Batista would be a great move.


Now, to acknowledge the booking & creative aspect... If I was TNA, I would do everything I could to see what it would take to bring in Jim Ross.
Don't think I have to say anything more on that.

Yes bottom line is making money. The issue is that one guy is not going to help that much. Now I will say that if they were to sign Batista, a guy whose making a transition to Hollywood and is going to be one of the main characters in a Marvel movie, they would get more press. The thing is, it's not all about whose headlining. WCW got huge because of their undercard. There is some talent in TNA, but they have to revamp that roster in key spots.

As for JR, I dunno about as a head of creative, but he would be bad for Talent Relations.

[Push R Truth]

Hulk Hogan would bring in the viewers and would also be a valuable asset to the booking committee!