TNA Impact Wrestling: Complete Preview, Rumors, News and More for October 4
Despite watching every TNA Impact Wrestling over the last year at least once and being a fan since the beginning, last weekโs episode was one of the most disappointing in a long time.
With just two weeks until the companyโs biggest pay-per-view of the year, Bound for Glory, TNA isnโt convincing anyone that they should be ordering this event.
Impact Wrestling should be reaching the homestretch of the build, not just starting it.
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If there were ever two episodes of any show that could save the last month of poor build, it would be the next two Thursdays of Impact Wrestling. Odds are, though, that fans still wonโt care.
Where: Universal Studios, Orlando, Fla.
When: Thursday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. ET
Watch: SPIKE TV
World Heavyweight Heat
TNAโs biggest PPV of the year is two weeks away, and even as an Austin Aries fan, I couldnโt care less about the main event. In the saddest note of all, it's Bully Ray stealing the spotlight here, and heโs not even in the match.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will This Become a Three-Way Title Match?
There is no way I can condone a three-way title match any time, let alone on a companyโs biggest PPV, but there are always exceptions. With the lack of build between Aries and Hardy, adding Bully Ray may be the only option.
Hype Meter: 3 Out of 5 Not-So-Epic Title Feuds
Putting the strap on Aries was the right move for TNA because the company was trying to catch the CM Punk or Daniel Bryan hype like WWE. The problem is that TNA hasnโt followed through, and was left with a feud built to draw in views and not mean something.
TNA Rumors: Why Hardy got the title shot (Wrestling Observer via TNAWrestlingNews.com)
Aces and Eightsโ Leader
Despite the fact that TNA thought it was clever and turned the leader's back and disguised his voice, it was blatantly clear from the video that the head-man of Aces and Eights was Eric Bischoff. Add in the way Garrett was passed over and eyed up Hogan, and the leader is certain.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Eric Bischoff the Worst Possible Payoff?
While many fans were guessing Bischoff and Jeff Jarrett as possible stars to lead the motorcycle gang, the mannerisms and voice tendencies that the Aces and Eightsโ leader showed Thursday were clearly Bischoffโs. And yes, that is the worst payoff.
Hype Meter: 2 Out of 5 TNA Swerves
It is so hard to tell exactly what TNA is doing in this case, or if the company even honestly knows what it wants to do. It wouldnโt surprise me to see Bischoff as the leader, but it also wouldnโt surprise me to see TNA swerve the fans and put someone else in there because it can.
TNA Rumors: Identity of woman that attacked Sting and Hogan (TNAWrestlingNews.com)
King Moโs Debut
If you donโt know who Muhammed Lawal is yet, prepare to hear plenty about โKing Moโ in the upcoming weeks leading up to Bound for Glory. This MMA fighter has been signed by TNA and will be the special guest enforcer for Bobby Roode vs. James Storm.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Who?
While the idea of cross promotion is the right way to goโespecially considering WWEโs stance on the UFCโonly hardcore MMA fans will know who King Mo is and even those fans donโt really care.
Hype Meter: 1 out of 5 Brandon Jacobs-esque appearances
After weeks and weeks of being told about this fighter, the fact that his only impact will be as a 'special guest enforcer' is a real letdown. With so many wrestlers not working at the BFG PPV, why not have a MMA-Style match or something else fun and unique?
TNA News: Kurt Angle to consider MMA career? (PWinsider via TNAWrestlingNews.com)
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