The new regime consisting of Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan is already
facing a tough challenge as Awesome Kong has requested her release from
the company.
Awesome Kong Requests Release
When the damaging earthquake down in Haiti brought the entire world
together last week, wrestlers all over the world voiced their concerns
for the victims. They also pleaded with wrestling fans to join them in
contributing to the aid of those that have had their lives thrown into
shambles.
Awesome Kong was one of the loudest voices.
The former TNA Knockouts Champion used her Twitter account to help raise
thousands of dollars in aid for the people of Haiti. She wanted to help
out in any way possible.
Bubba the Love Sponge, one of the newest employees in TNA, does not
share her enthusiasm for helping others. The radio personality known
for his crude comments stated that it was foolish to care about the victims
of the Haiti earthquake.
That did not sit too well with Awesome Kong.
The 7 year veteran reportedly walked up to Bubba the Love Sponge backstage
and started punching him. Eyewitness reports stated that she managed
to get in three especially hard punches to him.
Shortly after the incident, Awesome Kong went up to TNA management and
requested her release from the company. Whether or not the company grants
her the release remains to be seen.
Friends in High Places
Though the official word on why Awesome Kong requested her release has
yet to come out, many are speculating that she's getting some heat from
Hulk Hogan and his entourage.
It's no secret that Bubba the Love Sponge only got his job with TNA
because of his personal relationship with Hulk Hogan. The former WWE
Heavyweight Champion has frequented the radio show for years now.
After the backstage incident took place, Hulk Hogan was a guest on the
show. Bubba the Love Sponge spoke in details about the event, going as
far as praising himself for not fighting back. At the same time, Hulk
Hogan was making jokes throughout the entire broadcast.
While both Awesome Kong and Bubba the Love Sponge were sent home by
TNA after the incident, the guess is that he is not going to get punished
whatsoever for the incident because he has friends in high places.
With that in mind, Awesome Kong probably feels that the deck is stacked
against her. The situation isn't going to get any better and the emotions
are high right now, so she requested her release from TNA.
Fire Bubba
New York Knicks fans used to let management know how disgruntled they
were with former general manager Scott Layden by thunderously chanting
"Fire Layden" during home games at Madison Square Garden.
We need to gather up all 19,000 of those fans and put them in a room
with TNA president Dixie Carter.
Perhaps, they can convince her to fire Bubba the Love Sponge in order
to keep Awesome Kong, a staple of their Knockouts division, from leaving
the company.
Closing Thoughts
This is a horrible situation. Awesome Kong is much needed in TNA. She
would be absolutely used wrong in WWE. While she can still make some
decent money on the independent wrestling circuit and overseas, I'd much
rather have her in TNA so I can enjoy her work on a weekly basis. |
