My Opinion...
Watching
TNA Rise To The Top
by
Sassy
I recently read an article that says
TNA is close to beating out ECW in the ratings.
My response? GO TNA!
TNA bashers claim that TNA hires
talent that is left over from other organizations or has been wrestlers that
shouldn’t be in the ring. They bash Jeff Jarrett for taking on the
responsibility of a sports entertainment show. These trash talkers can’t be
watching every week. I am an avid
Jeff Jarrett hater. Jeff has spent
a lifetime building a magnificent heel persona.
That shouldn’t stop him from creating a show that’s so good I never
miss it.
I have been an avid follower of TNA
since it appeared in my television listings.
The organization gets better every year and brings in what could be
considered the best talent in the business.
I thoroughly enjoy TNA pay per views and believe you get more bang for
your buck. I don’t see big name
pop stars or over the top pyrotechnics. That
isn’t what I am paying to see. I
can switch over to MTV if I feel the urge to see a music video. Pyros last for a
few seconds. You can’t
always get three full hours of nothing but action.
I pay to see my favorite wrestlers doing what they do best.
I do have favorites and complain when
I don’t see them getting enough airtime.
Okay, I agree. I’m
selfish. This is the same writer
that booed the business for using up their talent.
In an interview recently, Kurt Angle said he came to TNA because he
didn’t have to live on the road most of the year and could spend time with his
family. That is nothing the rest of
us wouldn’t do. I can’t
complain too loudly if TNA is keeping the present talent fresh and happy.
Happy wrestlers make for better shows.
And that makes for happy fans.
Do I criticize the shows?
Yes. When I am working on a
recap, I play the match as close as possible to what I see on the screen.
My critique of the performances or story lines doesn’t make me a sole
source. Just because something
doesn’t suit me doesn’t mean the rest of the TNA fans agree.
They don’t have to agree with me.
They have to agree with what TNA is doing. Judging from the rating polls,
the fans are moving TNA up in the ranks of wrestling entertainment.
As for those washed up has been
wrestlers from other organizations -- you can’t tell me Sting isn’t one of
the best-loved characters in TNA and possibly in the rest of the universe. The
audience never loses its enthusiasm when Sting shows up.
I’d tell you how great I think Rhino is but I’d be showing a little
bias. Christian Cage has been doing a great job for TNA.
Whether he’s playing with a white or black hat, he can draw a crowd. We
all know how great Kurt Angle is and if we don’t, he won’t hesitate to tell
us. Team 3D, the Steiner Brothers and VKM are big personalities.
You never tire of watching them even when Scott and BG keep talking. Add to these the talents of AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Raven,
Abyss, Chris Harris and the X Division highflying action and you don’t get bad
reviews. Jim Cornette was an excellent addition. Mike Tenay and Don West call ‘em like they see ‘em.
I am still waiting to see TNA to develop women’s wrestling but my idea
of wrestling doesn’t involve who can get into Playboy first.
It has to do with talent and ability.
I will continue to complain that Miss Jackie Moore and Gail Kim are
unused talent in the ring.
I intend to spend every Thursday with iMPACT and catch all the TNA pay per views I can get. If the TNA bashers don’t like it, they can go watch the “other guys”. Jeff Jarrett and that blasted guitar, the TNA roster and the unsung backstage talent have my vote.
Reference Links ..........
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