Top Mic Workers in TNA Not Getting Promos Scripted by Creative
The top talents in TNA right now are not getting their interviews scripted by creative. Guys like Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and Ken Anderson are all given bullet points to get across but are told to do what they want, just make sure to get those points in.
Reid Flair Coming to TNA Tapings
Reid Flair, son of The Nature Boy, is expected to be at some of the upcoming TNA Impact shows and tapings. It’s unknown if he will be brought in as a wrestler or if he’s just coming in for training.
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.
Ric Flair Recieves Backstage Heat in TNA
According to F4WOnline.com, Ric Flair got a tongue lashing for his Impact promo in which he threw blood at the crowd. The segment was edited for television. Apparently, had it been anybody but Flair, they would have been in serious trouble.
Mr. Anderson had "WWLSD" written on his wrist tape in his Impact tag team match. Apparently, it was short for, "What Would Lance Storm Do." Lance Storm has been a vocal critic of the TNA product.
Multiple TNA Topics Trended on Twitter
Here is a list of cities/locations where TNA topics trended on Twitter:
Rob Van Dam
- Worldwide
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Los Angeles
- Dallas
- Boston
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
TNA
- Worldwide
- United Kingdom
- Boston
Hulk Hogan
- United Kingdom
- Boston
Ric Flair
- Canada
- Dallas
Jeff Hardy
- Worldwide
Sting
- United Kingdom
Impact’s Opening Segment?
According to prowrestling.net, the big board backstage at the Impact Zone lists an opening segment for tonight as an in-ring angle with the participants of tonight's main event - Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Abyss and AJ Styles.
TNA officials are keeping specific information off the backstage board today so it's possible that there's more to the opening segment than what's listed on the board.
TNA has been heavily hyping the "first 5 minutes" of the show which leads some to believe there may be more to it. It's possible that TNA is keeping things a secret and something is planned to open the show that will push back the in-ring angle with the four wrestlers mentioned.
Flair Comments on His Return to the Ring Tonight
Ric Flair appeared at the Charlotte Bobcats vs. LA Lakers game in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday night. Regarding his return to the ring tonight on Impact, Flair told the Charlotte Observer that he missed the business and TNA created a "very nice opportunity" for him.
Goldberg Says He’s Moved Past Wrestling
Thanks to PWTorch.com for the following recap:
Former WWE and WCW World Heavyweight champion Bill Goldberg shot down any questions on whether he’ll be returning to pro wrestling, specifically TNA, by saying Hulk Hogan is “full of crap” for suggesting Goldberg has talked to TNA. Goldberg was interviewed by the Tulsa (Okla.) World newspaper to promote his appearance on “Celebrity Apprentice,” and the reporter brought up a comment Hogan said in January trying to make TNA seem hip and happening that the company hoped to bring in Goldberg. “Pardon my French, but Hulk Hogan’s full of crap because I was never in negotiations with TNA,” Goldberg said. “Do I see myself getting back in the wrestling ring? I’m 43 years old. Do I want to be Ric Flair? Do I want to be Hulk Hogan? In the twilight of my life, do I want to be running around in my underwear trying to injure people? Absolutely not.”
Goldberg said having a small child has changed his perspective to where it’s not about himself, but providing for his family. “(Wrestling) was a stage in my life, a wonderful stage. Do I ever see it happening again? You never say never, but I don’t see it likely by any stretch of the imagination,” Goldberg said. “I’m putting together chicken nuggets that are shaped like dinosaurs for my kid and I’m watching ‘SpongeBob’ as opposed to sitting up at the gym, thinking about myself. I’ve just kind of moved on, and I don’t see it happening.”
Eric Bischoff Answers More Fan Questions
Eric Bischoff answered more questions on his Facebook page and here are a few highlights:
- On working with Ric Flair in TNA, given their past history: "Ric is a good friend and a great person. We all have our own short-comings and challenges in life, but Ric is one of he most gracious and generous people I know. I support him 100% and am proud to call him a friend"
- On whether Jim Cornette in TNA would be an asset: "I have never worked with Jim, so I can't honestly say if he has a perspective on the business today that would be an asset to the cause. Television is a dynamic business that becomes more challenging every day. If Jim (or anyone else for that matter) can bring a solid understanding of the psychology of what makes our business successful AND can apply that value to the process of being successful on a major cable network IN TODAYS MARKET, I would love to work with him. "
- On the March 8th show being as good or better than Jan. 4th: "VERY excited about the March 8th show. Jan 4 was all about a new beginning. March 8 will be all about story. On paper...one of the best shows I've seen in years."
- On WWE replacing ECW with NXT being a smart move: "I think it was a smart move. While I haven't seen the show yet, my understanding is that the format is unique and it will be a platform to introduce new talent."
Update on Ric Flair
Ric Flair has been seen around Charlotte, North Carolina in the last day or two so he appears to be fine following the attack from his wife on Sunday.
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