Ric Flair Loving TNA
Ric Flair is telling people he is having more fun working in TNA than he has had in years because he loves being a top heel. Flair still thinks he can have one more world-class match, perhaps with someone like Kurt Angle.
TNA Backstage Reaction to Karen Angle Being At Impact Tapings
Most everyone within TNA said it was surprising to see Karen Angle backstage at TNA's most recent set of television tapings.
"It was very uncomfortable," said one source. "It was very awkward."
Karen was there with boyfriend Jeff Jarrett for the first time in Orlando since their relationship was outed on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show last summer.
Karen and ex-husband Kurt Angle are said to be on good terms nowadays with Kurt not displaying any signs of being bothered by her presence. In fact, one backstage source recalled Kurt being nonchalant over their relationship until he and Karen had an argument over their children, which led in part to Jarrett being removed from the company's day to day operations. The source recalls one wrestler in particular attempting to cause problems and fire up Kurt to confront Jeff last year, but he didn't react.
Lance Storm Bashes Mr. Anderson & TNA Booking
Lance Storm sent the following in to Wrestling Observer:
Just listening to WOR and have to say this.
I think Ken Anderson has been so GOD AWFUL on promos it's a channel changer for me.
His promo last week with angle actually made me turn the show off after Angle's awesome promo, and this week he talked forever in his first promo and I could not have possibly cared less.
He is doing the flippant Too Cool for School goof ball character, which in my opinion is the worst possible character. He makes light of absolutely everything as if it doesn't matter than ultimately it ends up not mattering.
Last week after Kurt was so hot at him for spitting on the USA and Dead Soldiers, Anderson came out with this goofy who cares flippant personality. HOW does that draw money? He treated it like a joke and thus it became one.
This week his promo with Christy went on forever and I ended up not having a clue what he was talking about, but when you go back and look he actually talked about laying out Kurt, spitting on America and going after a title tonight (TWO MAJOR ISSUES) yet finished off flippantly talking about fighting gorillas to the point we forgot his issue with Kurt and his title match with Rob. Almost a textbook example of a BAD promo.
Then they bury the Kurt program even deeper by having Anderson cut another f***ing promo while Kurt stands behind him for over a minute with a chair. If Kurt gave a flying f*** about Anderson laying him out or spitting on America why didn't he hit him right away rather than waiting for a minute for the comedy pop of watching Kurt stand behind him while Anderson was unaware.
This show was horrible and Anderson's character and promo work are ATROCIOUS. Yes he talks well but he buries the entire program with the way in which his talks and carries himself. He is my least favourite character on the show and that covers a lot of ground because this entire show SUCKS.
Also I can't believe no one pointed out that Anderson was KILLED by one chair shot (yes Bryan pointed this out) BUT Abyss was hit with 3 or 4 and was still on his feet later in the show. I could book a better show with a WEEGEE board.
Lance
Kurt Angle Working Through Injuries
ProWrestlng.net is reporting that TNA star Kurt Angle is working through back and calf injuries at the moment. He worked his match at Monday's Impact taping with his calf taped up, and he will reportedly be working a reduced house show schedule while he recovers from the injury. It's being said that Angle himself requested a lighter house show schedule anyways as he feels he needs time to recover, and there are some within TNA that feel he needs to be written off TV for awhile so that he can heal up from several nagging injuries.
Kurt Angle Wants a Reduction in his World Schedule
Kurt Angle has been wanting a reduction in his TNA work schedule.
Kurt Angle Releases Food Line
Kurt Angle has launched his own line of healthy foods called Angle Foods, part o the Foodies Food Club network. Kurt's website describes it like this:
"USDA approved Signature Series Sports Performance Food line that will feature five new great tasting, high quality, high protein, high fiber, low fat ready-to-eat-meals for athletes and health conscious dieters of all ages. Each exquisite R.T.E Meal contains approximately 30-40g of high quality food protein, 10-12 grams of “fiber for life” with moderate to low gylcemic carbs for health and energy. Finally, the perfect convenient meals for everyone!"
Ric Flair Interview / Ric Flair Planning to Wrestle Again in TNA
The following are highlights from a Ric Flair interview with Hamptonroads.com:
After a 36-year career, Flair called it quits in 2008.
Again, his exit was short-lived.
Wooooooooo!
Flair made several cameo appearances on WWE after retiring. He did autograph sessions for smaller independent promotions, including one in Norfolk. Last year, he took part in Hulk Hogan's Australian Hulkamania Tour and caused an Internet sensation when he bloodied Hogan at a news conference.
He longed to get back to his storied place in the spotlight.
TNA had the fix.
"I just missed the business, and they created a very nice opportunity for me," said Flair, who made famous his figure-four-leg-lock finishing move. He said he already had a good relationship with talent relations coordinator Terry Taylor.
"I wasn't sure if it was something I wanted to do. But I'm a big fan of (TNA star) Kurt Angle, and working with Hulk in Australia really showed me how much I missed things."
TNA has made it perfectly clear during its broadcasts and pay-per-views that it intends to challenge WWE for its spot as the No. 1 wrestling promoter in the world. TNA's lineup is stocked with former WWE superstars and talented newcomers.
"They really are in the right mold, and they have the money to create a good product," Flair said. "They're going to get really better in a real short period of time. And I'm excited about the chance to be a part of that."
Flair's role currently has him advising TNA champion A.J. Styles, much to the chagrin of Hogan, who also recently signed with the organization in a "boss-man" role designed to help take TNA to the top.
The two megastars already have had on-camera confrontations.
"The feud thing with Hogan will play out later," Flair said. "The story line right now is that they've made all these changes to be competitive, and I'm just a part of that."
And yes, Flair fans, the Nature Boy will be getting back into the ring.
"Yep," Flair said. "And probably sooner than later, much to my dismay.
"Things are happening quickly."
Preview or TNA Lockdown – Hulk Hogan & Ric Flair Advertised
TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION (TNA) WRESTLING RETURNS TO ST. LOUIS AREA FOR “TNA LOCKDOWN 2010”
TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
AJ STYLES, HULK HOGAN, RIC FLAIR, KURT ANGLE
AND MORE HEADLINE THE MOST DANGEROUS PAY-PER-VIEW IN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING!
Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling returns to St. Louis, one of America’s most famous wrestling cities for Lockdown 2010. The annual pay-per-view extravaganza is scheduled for Sunday night, April 18, at the Family Arena in suburban St. Charles
The reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles, leads the invasion of TNA stars including Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair along with Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Mick Foley, Samoa Joe, Team 3D and more.
“St. Louis is one of America’s top cities for professional wrestling, with its tradition of classic wrestling at The Chase and the Kiel Auditorium dating back 50 years. So it’s no surprise that we’re returning there for Lockdown 2010,” said TNA President Dixie Carter.
“TNA Lockdown 2010” will be TNA’s second pay-per-view to originate from this venue. “TNA Lockdown 2007” was also held at the Family Arena in St. Charles.
TNA will also be holding “TNA Fan InterAction” on Saturday, April 17, where fans will get a chance to meet many of the TNA Superstars for autographs, photos and more. In addition, TNA will be offering a limited number of travel packages for the Lockdown weekend. (Further details on “TNA Fan InterAction” and travel packages will be announced in the coming weeks.)
Tickets for “TNA Lockdown” go on sale Friday, February 26, at www.MetroTix.com, the Family Arena box office or charge by phone at 314-534-1111
Kurt Angle Brought Up In Steroids Case
Kurt Angle’s name came up in a federal trial of nine men associated with Applied Pharmacy in Mobile, Alabama that is going on this week. Assistant US Attorney Donna Dobbins brought up Angle and Jose Canseco as clients of the pharmacy in her closing arguments on Tuesday. She said, “Each one of them (the defendants) participated in this conspiracy. They operated a steroid mill, and they would dispense anabolic steroids to anyone whose credit card was good.”
TNA Genesis Main Event Announced: AJ Styles vs. Kurt Angle
TNA announced last night that the main event for the Genesis pay-per-view this month will be Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles for the TNA World Heavyweight Title. Hulk Hogan has also been announced for the show.
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