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Post by steelthunder814 on May 15, 2006 19:06:19 GMT -5
Goldberg needs to go back to acting(LOL) in crappy movies so when they revive MST3K they can have fresh material or maybe a whole season of nothing but wrestlers in bad movies(Hogan in everything but Rocky 3 or Gremlins 2 thank god for cameos)
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Post by floydthebarber on May 15, 2006 22:18:24 GMT -5
The only way...the ONLY way I would bring in Goldberg was if he agreed to put Joe, Christian and one other wrestler over 'legit'. Of course, Goldberg's ego would never allow this...and his pay would be WAY too much...but he is a name and if you brought him in for a limited program it might draw some eyes to the show...and in the end, that's what TNA need/want.
He is in no way a long term solution, and if I was in charge of TNA I wouldn't sign him...I would much rather use the money and energy to keep him happy on other areas.
Goldberg sucks!
*and BTW, great post RingsYde
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Post by theace4ever on May 15, 2006 22:23:46 GMT -5
does this mean the canned crowd cheers are coming with him? *chuckle*
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Post by Splattercat on May 16, 2006 1:27:50 GMT -5
Hey let's be fair now, it wasn't just Goldberg....There was also added cheers for Lex Luger covering up him getting booed out of the building when he was a face... ;D
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Post by Werner Mueck on May 19, 2006 0:29:44 GMT -5
They're going to revive MST3K? As for Goldberg, personally I could live happily never seeing him in the business again. Maybe I'm just bitter that some of the guys I actually liked in WCW were fed to him in matches that were shorter then his ring entrance. At least when HHH wastes time I can be entertained by what he says. Golberg to me just wastes time.
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Post by steelthunder814 on May 19, 2006 0:41:17 GMT -5
No Werner they wont but if they ever did they could do a whole season on bad movies starring wrestlers or involving wrestlers(except all the marbles, nice t and a shots!!!)
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Post by madacapa on May 19, 2006 8:57:22 GMT -5
The fact that most of the posters here cannot accept is that signing Goldberg would immeaditely improve TNA's ratings and PPV buy rates. I realize that it would only work as a short term 1-2 year deal, but is nothing new. Its like signing a veteran QB for a football team. Signing the Ultimate Warrior would be an even shorter type deal, but I would tune in just to see him in the ring again. If he is still in shape and able to function.
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Post by swarm on May 19, 2006 11:56:47 GMT -5
The fact that most of the posters here cannot accept is that signing Goldberg would immeaditely improve TNA's ratings and PPV buy rates. I realize that it would only work as a short term 1-2 year deal, but is nothing new. Its like signing a veteran QB for a football team. Signing the Ultimate Warrior would be an even shorter type deal, but I would tune in just to see him in the ring again. If he is still in shape and able to function. short-term success means NOTHING if the business, and the rest of the roster suffers long-term because of it, which it will if they sign this clown... You do understand that right? |
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Post by steelthunder814 on May 19, 2006 12:02:42 GMT -5
oh i can accept and understand why TNA would do it but I think they'd be better served if one of their "homegrown" guys got a Goldberg-esqe push. Marketing is everything right John Cena?
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Post by Chewey on May 19, 2006 12:09:57 GMT -5
signing Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall away from the WWF did wonders for WCW short term.
But where are they now?
That's right.
End of story.
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Post by madacapa on May 19, 2006 13:12:46 GMT -5
signing Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall away from the WWF did wonders for WCW short term. But where are they now? That's right. End of story. Actually, no. The WCW failed due to poor management (Eric Bishoff, Vince Russo, and others). When the WWE signed Finley, was that a mistake? You need a mix of veterans, midcarders, rookies, and a few stars. WWE has that, TNA doesn't. By the way, I hate the way Vince has divided up his company into the RAW and Smackdowns brands, but oh well hes a billionaire. |
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Post by Mr. Jimmyface on May 19, 2006 14:01:26 GMT -5
Here's the weird thing - I haveno problem if Goldberg showed up in TNA.
Unlike a lot of the other people I state should not go there, I have a different take on Goldberg. In the end, I really don't think he cares about his wrestling career as something that defines him. There are other people in the industry who live and die by their work in the ring, and how the industry thrives, but Goldberg has an attitude towards it all. The wrestling industry is that to him, it's a job. No more, no less. He is very honest about what wrestling is for him, and that is a fun way for him to make a living. So for him to come to TNA for some fun, he'd be a good fit! Because if you are having fun with your job, that can only help to make it better for you and your co-workers.
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Post by PureHatred on May 19, 2006 18:46:27 GMT -5
signing Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall away from the WWF did wonders for WCW short term. But where are they now? That's right. End of story. Actually, no. The WCW failed due to poor management (Eric Bishoff, Vince Russo, and others). When the WWE signed Finley, was that a mistake? You need a mix of veterans, midcarders, rookies, and a few stars. WWE has that, TNA doesn't. By the way, I hate the way Vince has divided up his company into the RAW and Smackdowns brands, but oh well hes a billionaire. You're an idiot. Finlay was working for the E as a road agent/trainer. He wasn't signed. And there's a HUGE difference between adding a veteran worker to be a solid midcard presence and throwing huge money at a guy with a big name who will probably not put over any of your comapny's homegrown talent. Plus, you're still the only perosn in America who would tune in solely to watch Ultimat Warrior.  |
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Post by Werner Mueck on May 19, 2006 19:39:11 GMT -5
Now if you would've said GILLBERG is coming to TNA, that's another story . That would put asses in seats.  |
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Post by Chewey on May 19, 2006 19:51:01 GMT -5
Hey, Gillberg is awesome! I got an sweet picture with him at an indie show I was at a few years ago.
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Post by Werner Mueck on May 19, 2006 20:15:41 GMT -5
In all truth, I got my dad an autographed Gillberg photo off of ebay one year for his birthday. It's possible it could be a fake but who would fake a Gillberg, right?
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Post by chris72 on May 25, 2006 17:16:56 GMT -5
I don't think goldberg is the answer.His workrate sucks and he's damn near remedial in the ring.I think they should focus on building new talent and developing new storylines.
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Post by GalactiKing on May 25, 2006 18:51:35 GMT -5
It'd be awesome to get Gillberg for LoW. The answer to TNA is not to look for short-term solutions but instead to find long-term answers.
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Post by mwjergs on May 25, 2006 21:40:44 GMT -5
That's the reason why I never liked Goldberg. He doesn't really care about wrestling. He has said so in interviews and I would think that if you were a fellow wrestler it might make you a bit upset. I think guys who are just there to make themselves look good can't be good for the company.
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Post by canadianpittbull on May 26, 2006 15:31:29 GMT -5
Well you won't see Goldberg anytime soon. Found this at TNA News....
TNA actually made their first money offer to Bill Goldberg last week. It should come as no surprise that he turned it down though.
Right now, with his son just being born, it would be very difficult to get him to do anything. It is being said that it would take a ton of money to lure him in at a later date. People aware of what's going on are doubtful that TNA's offer would even come close to what Goldberg's willing to work for and that a deal is not likely to occur.
Goldberg is financially set for life. He still gets offers for wrestling, MMA and public appearances. However, Goldberg still thinks that his market value is the same as it was in 1998.
Goldberg's wife Wanda gave birth to the couple's first child prematurely on May 10th. The son was actually due on June 10th, but he's doing fine nonetheless.
I wish him and his family the best on their new addition to the family. But if he is set for life then what is his problem. This only proves that he doesn't give a damn about TNA or wrestling in any shape or form. Kinda disappoints me but meh....he is not needed.
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