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Post by Knapik on Jul 30, 2007 11:12:56 GMT -5
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Post by Aquinas on Jul 30, 2007 11:19:59 GMT -5
You know, I used to -- a year or so ago -- continue to admire Sting for taking the "high road" and not going to WWE.....
But how could anyone say TNA is a high road now. And then to sign this guy?
Pathetic.
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Post by Tournament Master on Jul 30, 2007 11:23:35 GMT -5
Wow...just...wow... Why dn't they just give the belt to David Arquette and get it over with?  |
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Post by Knapik on Jul 30, 2007 11:38:55 GMT -5
Someone come along and tell us how WWE sucks again. Anyone?
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Post by Subvert69 on Jul 30, 2007 11:44:41 GMT -5
It might be a stupid move that we don't agree with but it will get TNA some notice by the main stream and they are pulling in their biggest ratings. It's all about the money.
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Post by Knapik on Jul 30, 2007 11:49:07 GMT -5
It might be a stupid move that we don't agree with but it will get TNA some notice by the main stream and they are pulling in their biggest ratings. It's all about the money. Oh you're right, it's an awesome move. Nevermind. |
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Post by Aquinas on Jul 30, 2007 11:56:27 GMT -5
Anybody who disagrees with the Pacman Jones signing doesn't understand wrestling  |
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Post by GOODZILLA on Jul 30, 2007 11:59:01 GMT -5
Haha, this is a joke obviously. Right guys?
Please. Tell me you're kidding.
Please?
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Post by deadlikeme on Jul 30, 2007 12:00:17 GMT -5
Yeah I like TNA, but this is pretty stupid. They might receive a little bit of extra viewers, but in the long run is it really worth it to bring in such a destructive personality?? I really don't think so. BTW, Jon WWE sucks!!  |
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Post by Aquinas on Jul 30, 2007 12:05:26 GMT -5
Someone come along and tell us how WWE sucks again. Anyone? The ratings for WWE and the DVD sales are dropping since the Benoit thing....so it depends on your defintion of "sucks" Just sayin' |
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Post by Knapik on Jul 30, 2007 12:08:02 GMT -5
Someone come along and tell us how WWE sucks again. Anyone? The ratings for WWE and the DVD sales are dropping since the Benoit thing....so it depends on your defintion of "sucks" Just sayin' You're saying the WWE sucks now because of Chris Benoit? |
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Post by Aquinas on Jul 30, 2007 12:23:07 GMT -5
The ratings for WWE and the DVD sales are dropping since the Benoit thing....so it depends on your defintion of "sucks" Just sayin' You're saying the WWE sucks now because of Chris Benoit? No, I'm not at all....it was more a joke at the expense of those who have, in the past, tied everything and anything to ratings. |
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Post by mft on Jul 30, 2007 13:34:45 GMT -5
I kinda liken it to when the WWE (while on a bit of an upspring) signed Mike Tyson to desperately get back into the mainstream...
...un fortunately for TNA, it has yet to be in the mainstream.
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Post by bloodyhd on Jul 30, 2007 15:34:28 GMT -5
The public image of pro wrestling is pretty much at an all time low all ready. I can't see where this could help the business as a whole at all. It can only hurt.
TNA is clearly desperate and desperate men do some pretty stupid things. How far off is a Michael Vick versus "Dogface Gremlin" Rick Steiner grudge match in a six sided ring?
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Post by mft on Jul 30, 2007 15:53:09 GMT -5
The public image of pro wrestling is pretty much at an all time low all ready. I can't see where this could help the business as a whole at all. It can only hurt. TNA is clearly desperate and desperate men do some pretty stupid things. How far off is a Michael Vick versus "Dogface Gremlin" Rick Steiner grudge match in a six sided ring? I was thinking Dog Kennel Match.  Ugh |
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Post by Wildfire on Jul 30, 2007 16:13:26 GMT -5
Clearly, TNA management is going with the 'any press is good press' stratefgy. I say more power to them.. maybe it'll get Alex Shelley and Christopher Daniels back to RoH |
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Post by Pete on Jul 30, 2007 17:16:26 GMT -5
There has been speculation and hand-wringing over on the WWE end (and not necessarily this board) about how a full-fledged Congressional investigation could lead to the decline and fall of that company, and--consequently--the wrestling business as a whole.
When I see stories like this, my reaction to that hypothetical is "Good f**king riddance, then."
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Post by Pete on Jul 30, 2007 17:17:49 GMT -5
And before anyone says it, any publicity is not good publicity.
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Post by johnnyreb on Jul 30, 2007 17:20:43 GMT -5
you said it not me.
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Post by stephenvegas on Jul 31, 2007 18:35:31 GMT -5
I don't know exactly what Pacman Jones will be doing with TNA, but it doesn't sound like he'll be wrestling because even though he is suspended from the NFL his contract reportedly still prohibits him from doing things like wrestling:
Pacman might participate with TNA wrestling, but won't wrestle
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Adam "Pacman" Jones won't be wrestling for TNA Entertainment during his season-long suspension from the NFL.
But the Tennessee Titans cornerback may participate with TNA Wrestling in other ways, according to his agent.
The contract hasn't been signed yet, and TNA declined to comment Tuesday except to say an announcement is expected by the end of the week.
Agent Michael Huyghue said he is mindful that Jones' NFL contract prohibits non-football activities that could cause injury. He said they have talked with the Titans about Jones' plans with TNA.
"I think the club wants to see him do something, obviously, while we've got this time off before we report back," Huyghue said. "His intent is only to make appearances and do things and not get into any kind of physical activity that's going to jeopardize his health.
"He's looking for a number of things obviously to occupy his time."
Jones' attorney Worrick Robinson said TNA first approached Jones weeks ago and talks resumed in the past few days.
"Anyone who has seen wrestling knows there are other opportunities to be involved," Robinson said.
Huyghue said Jones' first appearance with TNA could come the weekend his teammates start their preseason schedule. The Titans' first exhibition game is against Washington on Aug. 11.
Jones was suspended for the 2007 season in April for conduct detrimental to the NFL, and he can have his case reviewed after the Titans' 10th game, which is Nov. 19 at Denver.
He has been arrested six times since being drafted by the Titans in April 2005, including June 22 when he turned himself in on two felony counts of coercion in a Las Vegas strip club fight that left a man paralyzed.
Last week, the league denied Jones' bid to attend training camp.
When he was suspended, Jones was given several requirements to meet, including devising a community service program that must be approved by the NFL. The league declined to comment Tuesday on whether Jones has come up with such a plan or if it had been approved.
His agent is checking with the registrar at West Virginia University to see if Jones can take courses toward his degree online because he plans to stay in the Jacksonville, Fla., area and work out during his suspension.
Jones won't start losing his $1.3 million salary until the first game checks are issued in September.
"The fine was a significant penalty, unprecedented in the league," Huyghue said. "I'm sure he's mindful of the fact that's a significant amount of money."
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Ugh
