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Post by andrew8798 on Jul 22, 2007 1:47:20 GMT -5
TNA has talked about bringing in Giant Bernard (ex-Albert, A-Train in WWE). Bernard and Tomko are IWGP Tag Team champions in New Japan.
- The plan to bring the Bound for Glory PPV to Chicago, IL on 10/14 since WWE is running the No Mercy PPV in Chicago on 10/7. Cities being considered for Bound for Glory are Charlotte, Norfolk, Greenville, and Atlanta.
- Sonjay Dutt required an MRI for a shoulder tear, but Terry Taylor told him that TNA wouldn't pay for it.
- Konnan was sent a legal letter by TNA stating that he had been suspended for missing the last two shows without giving word. I guess the company doesn't consider quitting the company as giving word. TNA has also requested that Konnan pay back his loan for hip replacement surgery. The letter also stated that Konnan can't talk negativity about TNA while "suspended."
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 22, 2007 1:52:22 GMT -5
Wow, TNA is a bigger mess than I expected.
Though, I'd be in favor of Bernard in the States again.
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Post by Error on Jul 22, 2007 1:52:34 GMT -5
- Sonjay Dutt required an MRI for a shoulder tear, but Terry Taylor told him that TNA wouldn't pay for it. - Konnan was sent a legal letter by TNA stating that he had been suspended for missing the last two shows without giving word. I guess the company doesn't consider quitting the company as giving word. TNA has also requested that Konnan pay back his loan for hip replacement surgery. The letter also stated that Konnan can't talk negativity about TNA while "suspended." credit:wrestling observer newsletter That...that...that's just dumb. I mean can they seriously be that stupid?
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 22, 2007 1:54:34 GMT -5
Poor Dutt is screwed.
When did TNA even give Konnan a loan? I thought they were leaving him to rot.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 22, 2007 1:54:56 GMT -5
- Sonjay Dutt required an MRI for a shoulder tear, but Terry Taylor told him that TNA wouldn't pay for it. - Konnan was sent a legal letter by TNA stating that he had been suspended for missing the last two shows without giving word. I guess the company doesn't consider quitting the company as giving word. TNA has also requested that Konnan pay back his loan for hip replacement surgery. The letter also stated that Konnan can't talk negativity about TNA while "suspended." credit:wrestling observer newsletter That...that...that's just dumb. I mean can they seriously be that stupid? It's their way of further becoming WCW.
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Post by Error on Jul 22, 2007 1:56:53 GMT -5
That...that...that's just dumb. I mean can they seriously be that stupid? It's their way of further becoming WCW. At least WCW took care of their injured talent. Konnan got a loan for his hip surgery, they left him out to dry on his kidney operation. On that note, he is having the replacement done on Monday in Mexico from what I have read.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 22, 2007 1:59:22 GMT -5
It's their way of further becoming WCW. At least WCW took care of their injured talent. Konnan got a loan for his hip surgery, they left him out to dry on his kidney operation. On that note, he is having the replacement done on Monday in Mexico from what I have read. AAA will hopefully help him out, or fans. By the way, wouldn't it be awesome in WWE payed Dutt for surgery, and payed Konnan's loan, just to rub it TNA's face? "This is how small you are. We can afford to help people."
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Post by Harmonica on Jul 22, 2007 2:00:59 GMT -5
It's their way of further becoming WCW. At least WCW took care of their injured talent. Konnan got a loan for his hip surgery, they left him out to dry on his kidney operation. On that note, he is having the replacement done on Monday in Mexico from what I have read. Hope it goes well for Konnan. I know TNA is not a health insurance but aren't they run allegedly by a multi-million dollar company.
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Post by Error on Jul 22, 2007 2:03:37 GMT -5
At least WCW took care of their injured talent. Konnan got a loan for his hip surgery, they left him out to dry on his kidney operation. On that note, he is having the replacement done on Monday in Mexico from what I have read. AAA will hopefully help him out, or fans. I think the fans donated close to $10,000 and AAA is covering the rest but, it has been awhile so I could be off. Hope it goes well for Konnan. I know TNA is not a health insurance but aren't they run allegedly by a multi-million dollar company. Yes, Panda Energy to be exact.
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Post by Harmonica on Jul 22, 2007 2:12:26 GMT -5
AAA will hopefully help him out, or fans. I think the fans donated close to $10,000 and AAA is covering the rest but, it has been awhile so I could be off. Hope it goes well for Konnan. I know TNA is not a health insurance but aren't they run allegedly by a multi-million dollar company. Yes, Panda Energy to be exact. So they can't help save a guys life. Needing a kidney sucks, My father needs a donor and basically is dying painfully slow. They can't pay for this?
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Post by The Line on Jul 22, 2007 2:24:34 GMT -5
man, that really sucks for Sonjay.
Terry: Well, Sonjay, you bust your ass week in and week out, and to repay you, you're gonna pick up the bill for this one. Sonjay: But- Terry: I'll buy lunch. How's Sizzler sound?
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Post by Joekishi on Jul 22, 2007 2:27:24 GMT -5
it's BS bushleague stuff like this that make TNA look like such a joke of a company.
I mean Sonjay basically ONLY wrestles for TNA, and was injured working for TNA. TNA repays his years of loyalty and hard work by saying "cover it yourself"
Atleast in ECW would help, WCW had Healthcare early on (Foley refers to this in his book and in those promos), and we all know what WWE does for their wounded.
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Post by The Line on Jul 22, 2007 2:39:06 GMT -5
hell, even ROH kinda helps with hurt guys by booking them on shows in other capacities.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 22, 2007 2:39:26 GMT -5
I'd like to see some rabid TNA fan spin this one, but that'd imply they aren't turning on the company, too.
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Post by Rube on Jul 22, 2007 2:45:53 GMT -5
Awesome news about Bernard. He's phenomenal.
Reading about how TNA treats their workers would make me boycott them if I had a heart.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 22, 2007 2:49:19 GMT -5
Awesome news about Bernard. He's phenomenal. Reading about how TNA treats their workers would make me boycott them if I had a heart. I would, but that'd imply I even watched regularly. I only watch now if I have nothing better to do, and with my new puppy, it's unlikely. Bernard is awesome. I wonder if WWE would ever use him again. Probably, since he's big and talented, and his new look is a million times better than as A-Train or Albert, and much more intimidating. Tomko and Bernard should rip off the name Team F.I.S.T. Friends in Similar Tats.
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Post by Boku AKA Da Green Guy on Jul 22, 2007 5:04:02 GMT -5
TNA has talked about bringing in Giant Bernard (ex-Albert, A-Train in WWE). Bernard and Tomko are IWGP Tag Team champions in New Japan. credit:wrestling observer newsletter Wait... So... They are using what is basically a stolen title and are wanting to get the tag team of the very same promotion on their show? Wow, between this and the lack of worker support, TNA's looking worse day by day.
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Post by Mozenrath on Jul 22, 2007 5:14:18 GMT -5
TNA has talked about bringing in Giant Bernard (ex-Albert, A-Train in WWE). Bernard and Tomko are IWGP Tag Team champions in New Japan. credit:wrestling observer newsletter Wait... So... They are using what is basically a stolen title and are wanting to get the tag team of the very same promotion on their show? Wow, between this and the lack of worker support, TNA's looking worse day by day. No idea on whether they'd have Tomko and Bernard's belt on the line if he did join up, though.
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Post by "Nature Boy" Ric Moranis on Jul 22, 2007 6:14:26 GMT -5
hell, even ROH kinda helps with hurt guys by booking them on shows in other capacities. The tone on this thread is moronic. Hell, TNA actually DID "kinda helped hurt guys (Konnan) by booking them on their shows in other capacities". These are the facts... 1) Konnan used steroids and painkillers throughout his career, which may or/may not have caused his kidneys to cease functioning. 2) Konnan took steroids long before TNA. He took the painkillers (which may have ruined his kidneys) possibly during TNA, but to nurse a hip injury that may or may not have been suffered during TNA. 3) Konnan, despite earning over $1M of Uncle Ted's money, could not afford health insurance. 4) TNA did "loan" him money for proper medical treatment. You people do know what a "loan" means right? You have to pay it back. Konnan agreed to this. You can crap on TNA all you want, but they have nothing to do with Konnan's predictament...good or bad. And bless him, hope he does well, he's one of my faves. He's one of the best minds in the business....
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Post by nerdinitupagain on Jul 22, 2007 8:42:11 GMT -5
Instead of paying for surgeries... why not just invest in a simple healthcare plan that will end up paying for a good amount of these surgeries? You'd think it'd be worth it.
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