Time to Re-Think the Knockout Division

[DX Mols]

I was actually just thinking if TNA really wanted to spice this sagging division up it would be to go back to the bikini matches, bra and panties matches, etc of the Attitude Era. There's really no reason to ever feature someone like ODB on TV unless she's topless.

It seems the Knockouts were heading in the right direction but lately it's like they disappeared. Taryn Terrell was a nice addition, but so far they have yet to replace Angie Love and Velvet and even lost semi-hottie Daffney.


The new chick from Gut Check is ugly as sin and Madison, Mickie, and Gail are rarely on the show either.

But, it's better then what WWE is doing right now with the Divas. Or not doing is more like it.

[Jack-Hammer]

I think the Knockout Division is something that ultimately reached its peak a long time ago. It's true that women's wrestling isn't really a draw but that the Knockouts have often been featured in the highest rated segments of TNA. However, all in all, the Knockouts haven't been THAT crucial to TNA's ratings. They were drawing in the very low 1s when the Knockout Division started and they're still drawing in the low 1s, sometimes less. So, in the grand scheme of things, I don't think the Knockout Division isn't going to move the ratings needle to any significant degree even if more emphasis is placed on it.

If the various reports I've read about Bruce Pritchard are true, then I wouldn't hold my breath on the Knockout Division really being cranked up. Everything I've read alleges that Pritchard isn't a fan of women's wrestling. If that is indeed the case, then I don't see the Knockouts Division returning to its glory days anytime soon.

[SpecialFNK]

blame Bruce Pritchard. what an idiot.

women's "wrestling" is not a draw, but women in wrestling are. IMO they are not there to show off good wrestling moves, they are they because of how they look. but they do need to have wrestling ability.

I have argued this for awhile. I get the counter argument that if people wanted to see hot women they would watch porn. but that's not what it is about.
how many men can watch porn between the hours of say 8 and 11? especially married men. how many men that are wrestling fans are going to watch porn instead of wrestling? if men are watching wrestling, it's a bonus to watch hot women on the same show.

it's a shame what the Knockouts division has become. there aren't that many Knockouts left. it was funny a couple weeks ago when they had a battle royal, with 5 Knockouts! lol that's not a battle royal.
at this point most of the Knockouts action involved the world title. either the champion is wrestling or 2 top contenders for the title are wrestling like last Thursday with Mickie James and Gail Kim. sometimes even when the Knockouts are in action it involves other men, like lately with Tara/Jessie and ODB/EY.
I think it would be nice to see other Knockouts in action. I'm guessing at some point Taryn Terrell will wrestle. I would also like to see more of Taeler Hendrix. we only saw her recently because Gut Check contract winners returned.

[THEHEAT]

Originally Posted by ECPirate37

Hey THEHEAT, where did you get that information? I hope that is all true because I would LOVE for the Knockouts to become featured again. I know a lot of people aren't fans, but I really did enjoy all of the matches. The Mickie James Cage match on Impact is one of the twenty greatest matches I've seen from TNA on an Impact in the 5 years I've been watching it. I would love for Cheerleader Melissa to come back, and Roxxi (as her voodoo version). And if Sarita could come back, I think she should win a championship. I've always been a fan of her. (Other than her dance after every 4th move)

Can't say alot, but a relative of mine from VA is a TNA investor and is a big supporter of the Knockout division.

[Jack-Hammer]

Originally Posted by THEHEAT

Can't say alot, but a relative of mine from VA is a TNA investor and is a big supporter of the Knockout division.

How can your relative be an investor in TNA when TNA is a privately held company? The only two shareholders I've heard of in TNA are Bob Carter and Jeff Jarrett with Carter owning somewhere around 73% of the stock and Jarrett owning 27%.

[THEHEAT]

There is a group of investors backing the Jarretts, several businessmen in the group are former pro athletes and current entertainers.

[Rayne]

Originally Posted by Jack-Hammer

How can your relative be an investor in TNA when TNA is a privately held company? The only two shareholders I've heard of in TNA are Bob Carter and Jeff Jarrett with Carter owning somewhere around 73% of the stock and Jarrett owning 27%.

A company can have up to 500 investors before going public. They don't have to go public at 500 investors, but SEC disclosure laws that kick in at that threshold make staying private a pretty foolish decision.

Which says nothing about the veracity of the comment that led to this quote. The last thing you do on this board is say you know someone who works or is affiliated with the industry, because people will never leave you be after that.

[SpecialFNK]

I don't know what it means for a lower investor to be a supporter of the Knockouts. Dixie Carter herself has been a supporter of the Knockouts, but look at what they have become recently.

now that Velvet is back, TNA should also bring back Angelina Love. reunite the Beautiful People.

[THEHEAT]

He attended wrestling events in the mid atlantic region at several arenas, military installations, armorys, gyms, etc. to evaluate the business before deciding to invest his money. He commented on how well the events were attended when women were on the card versus events that did not have women wrestling. Yes he supports the Knockouts, but not always as wrestlers. He beleives the Knockouts should also be used as managers, escorts for other wrestlers (male and female) and ringside announcers. Currently TNA does not actively utilize the Knockouts in these roles, not talking about doing away with the KO division but also using Knockouts for other roles. Does anyone think TNA should go in that direction?