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Post by PureHatred on Apr 24, 2006 15:11:17 GMT -5
OK, in other threads the recent signings of Spike, Low Ki, Christy Hemme and have been discussed.
As if these signings weren't enough...according to PWInsider...apparently Buff Bagwell, Lex Luger, and Rick Steiner are all at the TNA tapings and are going to be added to storylines.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!!!
The one thing I liked about TNA was the ring work, the X-Division guys basically. If they are going to just become WCW v 2.0 I'm giving up on the product.
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Post by madacapa on Apr 24, 2006 15:31:13 GMT -5
I thought Lex Luger was in jail. Didn't he cause Miss Elizabeth's death? When is Randy Savage coming to TNA? Hahahaha...
However, adding these named wrestlers is a good idea. TNA should start its own Legends program to get butts in the seats. The recent addition of Christy Hemme is actually a bigger deal for me than Christian. She will draw in fans and wrestlers who want to F her. My a*s is watching because of her.
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Post by Tournament Master on Apr 24, 2006 17:18:17 GMT -5
I am surprised that TNA would be dumb enough to bring these guys in...OK maybe its not that all surprising...but wow.
Now I have to fast forward through more crap to watch AJ, Joe and Team Canada.
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Post by Mad Dog on Apr 24, 2006 17:22:31 GMT -5
It could only be a one shot deal. If they were really going to use them long term wouldn't they have been on Sting's team for the PPV instead of appearing on free tv.
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Post by swarm on Apr 24, 2006 17:57:10 GMT -5
It could only be a one shot deal. If they were really going to use them long term wouldn't they have been on Sting's team for the PPV instead of appearing on free tv. no. this makes no sense. |
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Post by Mad Dog on Apr 24, 2006 18:09:48 GMT -5
Actually it makes complete sense considering people tend to make their first appearances on the PPV and if they're going to use more mainstream names then Luger or Steiner would've been on Sting's team at the PPV. Why would they give away someone's first appearance for free?
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Post by GalactiKing on Apr 24, 2006 18:11:47 GMT -5
Most likely to get them to buy the next PPV. Sometimes mystery works, but more often it's better to build up to them.
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Post by PureHatred on Apr 24, 2006 18:15:38 GMT -5
Because they're TNA. They just had a monhs long feud pay off in an Arm wrestling match in a cage. What do you want from them? And I don't care if it IS a one-shot deal. they have a one hour time slot....so basically 45 minutes of TV a week...their best wrestlers don't get consistent air time...WHY ARE YOU WASTING TIME WITH RICK STEINER, BUFF BAGWELL, AND LEX LUGER!!!!!  |
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Post by swarm on Apr 24, 2006 18:16:08 GMT -5
Most likely to get them to buy the next PPV. Sometimes mystery works, but more often it's better to build up to them. thank you. also, it's not a coincidence that these scrubs were signed following the announcement that ECW is coming back, meaning half their roster is about to head to the big leagues... TNA knows what's up...I know it's hard to give credit to a company running around in a 6 sided ring, but they must have some kind of clue... and right now they are scrambling for anything to hang onto...even if it is a group of guys 10 years past their primes... |
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Post by PureHatred on Apr 24, 2006 18:19:30 GMT -5
Most likely to get them to buy the next PPV. Sometimes mystery works, but more often it's better to build up to them. thank you. also, it's not a coincidence that these scrubs were signed following the announcement that ECW is coming back, meaning half their roster is about to head to the big leagues... TNA knows what's up...I know it's hard to give credit to a company running around in a 6 sided ring, but they must have some kind of clue... and right now they are scrambling for anything to hang onto...even if it is a group of guys 10 years past their primes... WHOAH, WHOAH, WHOAH, WHOAH, WHOAH ! Lex Luger is way more than 10 years past his prime. |
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Post by Mad Dog on Apr 24, 2006 18:19:44 GMT -5
Please, stop saying the word signed. It hasn't said a word about them being offered contracts. It says that they're there and are going to be involved in the storylines somehow.
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Post by swarm on Apr 24, 2006 18:22:24 GMT -5
thank you. also, it's not a coincidence that these scrubs were signed following the announcement that ECW is coming back, meaning half their roster is about to head to the big leagues... TNA knows what's up...I know it's hard to give credit to a company running around in a 6 sided ring, but they must have some kind of clue... and right now they are scrambling for anything to hang onto...even if it is a group of guys 10 years past their primes... WHOAH, WHOAH, WHOAH, WHOAH, WHOAH ! Lex Luger is way more than 10 years past his prime. dude...you are the best...lol... |
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Post by PureHatred on Apr 24, 2006 18:42:39 GMT -5
Please, stop saying the word signed. It hasn't said a word about them being offered contracts. It says that they're there and are going to be involved in the storylines somehow. MadDog, you're missing the general point. TNA is spending more time on washed up has beens in the last few months. Even if its a one-shot, its a bad idea. horrible, actually. TNA was at its worst when it was focusing the main event on guys like Nash, DDP, and Savage. Especially since the numbers at the time showed that they did nothing to bring in viewers. No matter who they dredge up, TNA can't hope to compete as a company going 'name' for 'name' with the WWE. They need to be the 'alternative' not 'the poor man's version of.' |
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Post by Tournament Master on Apr 24, 2006 18:51:22 GMT -5
WHOAH, WHOAH, WHOAH, WHOAH, WHOAH ! Lex Luger is way more than 10 years past his prime. PH wins post of the day honors for that one! LOL |
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Post by spiderbite on Apr 24, 2006 20:57:43 GMT -5
Now that they signed Luger I know TNA is dead. The simple truth is that Vincent could snap his fingers and TNA would rollover dead, but it's much more fun watching them destroy themselves. I tried to give this fed a chance after I heard about them but I've had s**t's that lasted longer than that.
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Post by cakejedi on Apr 25, 2006 17:52:15 GMT -5
I don't really care about Luger and Bagwell. But I do have to admit that as a Steiner Brothers fan, I would like to see the brothers reunite for one final run as a tag team. Just pure nostalgia, but they were one of my favorite teams and to see them back together one last time would make me happy  !!!! |
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Post by GalactiKing on Apr 26, 2006 11:17:03 GMT -5
I dunno if the Steiners could even come close to reclaiming the magic. They're both broken down and Scott isn't a 1/5 of the wrestler he was before roids and injuries destroyed his body.
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Post by Big Bri on Apr 26, 2006 18:09:17 GMT -5
Troy is right. It could be sad. I think it might tarnish the great memories we have of them in their heyday.
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Post by Werner Mueck on Apr 26, 2006 20:11:34 GMT -5
plus with the big poppa pump gimmick, they wouldn't even look the part......
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Post by canadianpittbull on Apr 26, 2006 23:01:14 GMT -5
They have wrestled a few indy shows together not too long before Scott went to TNA and apparently they could still put on a great show. Not the same as their hayday but still pulled off a great match.
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