Recent content by paulsoprano

I see where you are coming from, Glenn. I CAN see their logic, though. There are ways around it - remember GTV or when Kevin Kelly was on location when Pillman and Austin had their infamous altercation? I think this is maybe part of the problem. UFC don't get their guys over by having one...

You've confirmed what I have long suspected about TNA: it does not matter who is in creative. As long as Jarrett has final say, the status quo will not change and no new vision will get a chance to shine. Russo and Mantell are a terrible mix. I know you are friendly with Russo too, so it...

I haven't disagreed with you too much, Glenn. However, I think those guys could be huge. They have IT. The problem with TNA, and I write this as a TNA fan, is their stunning inability to make anything or anyone seem important on a consistent basis. There are moments here, moments there, but...

Well, SlyFox cares and I'd say that TNA management cares about their growth. Moreover, I care! I think the point is that, the Internet braintrust act as though TNA is about to close up shop because they're not booking their favorite Indy stars "properly", when all evidence seems to point to...

Good luck with it, Glenn. You've always come across as a good guy, as far as I can judge these things. Hope it works out for you...

It's not a black and white issue. There were more stars in those days, but wrestling was a much hotter product. It's a different world too - guys like Batista, Orton and Kash have exhibited "bad boy"/star behavior, but that does not help your standing in the company anymore. You can't just get...

This is a theoretical point, so you would need to know exactly how much TNA would make from an increase in 30,000 buys. It's all theory, really. My hypothesis would be this: consistent 1.7 ratings on Spike would surely be better than 30,000 more buys. It would likely ensure more opportunities on...

GG, it's zero surprise to me that the ratings have gone up. This sort of style is more appealing to the casual viewer. But have you reckoned against the awesome power of Internet criticism?! When TNA were doing a run of 1.2s in 2007, the excuses (and lack of grace) from the "experts" were...

Right. I love how a lot of the Internet critics get up in arms if you dare question their credentials or diss one of their idols. However, questioning their credentials and looking past the hype of a wrestler is definitely relevant. The typical Internet wrestling geeks are so easy to wind up...

To be fair, I think what GG means is that it would be rare for your average TV viewer to analyze a TV show's ratings like a lot of "experts" on the net do. Can you imagine, for instance, if they did a quarter-by-quarter dissection for a show like Lost? If Meltzer of Keller critiqued Lost...

He's obviously relevant within the context of TNA these days. Why? Because he works there, generates heated discussion around here and has a clear opinion about the business. That's relevant, whichever way you slice it. Online critics will continue to slam TNA. Ratings ARE down, but I really...

The absolute truth. I'm also dubious about the description of the creative meetings. Surely, they can't be having fun! No, I imagine that Jeff Jarrett dictates to Mantell about all the talent he wants to bury ("because he's all insecure and stuff"), while Vince Russo sobs bitterly in the...

He laughs about it?! You laugh about it?! Everyone in the company laughs about it?! You think it's funny that a bunch of ill-informed nerds are chanting for a guy to be fired over segment(s) which he had no control/input? You think it's funny that these people will not get their intended...

It never fails to amuse me that, when so many online critics try to claim that Russo isn't "relevant" and a "failure", merely mentioning the name "Vince Russo" is certain to garner "War and Peace"-length forum threads. So far, this thread has nearly 20,000 views and 40 pages. Here's the...

Props to SlyFox for using logic and sound argument to make the strongest points. He nailed it. Sadly, no matter how effectively he debates, few people on the Internet have the decency to engage with an alternative viewpoint. TNA is and has been fighting a problem with perception. WCW had the...