Does anyone else actually like ReAction more than iMPACT!?
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DangerousDave
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I like Reaction, its a good supplement to Impact. Impact is the main program I am tuning into watch, but I always seem to get sucked into watching Reaction afterwards. With the hour that Reaction has to do interviews, promos. ect., I wish they would move some of the promos from Imapct to Reaction and give us longer or more matches on Impact. Especially the longer promos (5-10 minutes) that don't effect the immediate story on Impact and are more a plug for future ppv's ect. So I can't say I like Reacton better, because my focus is on the matches, but its a good, innovative program.
realdealasshole
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I'm gonna go ahead and say that I do like Reaction better than impact most of the time. Honestly, the whole time I'm watching impact, even though I'm for the most part entertained, I am just waiting for reaction to start. I can't get enough of reaction. That may be because it's something different than I've ever seen in wrestling.
That said, it won't appeal to newer wrestling fans or the fans that aren't apart of the IWC. Impact will always be better to most people. I think it's a great program for the hardcore fan who can't get enough wrestling and really likes to know a lot about how things are backstage (albeit that reaction is kayfabe)
That said, it won't appeal to newer wrestling fans or the fans that aren't apart of the IWC. Impact will always be better to most people. I think it's a great program for the hardcore fan who can't get enough wrestling and really likes to know a lot about how things are backstage (albeit that reaction is kayfabe)
blackmetalbuick
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(First of all I know there's a general Reaction review/comment thread, but my point here is about the bigger picture, TNA as a whole, etc, so I hope this thread is allowed to stand on its own.)
Let me clarify the thread title. I find Reaction to be "unbelievable" in the sense that I actually find it to be a damn good show, and it's hard to believe that it's produced by the same company who has that mess called Impact on the air directly before Reaction.
I have to say I think Reaction is one thing TNA is doing right. It's a fairly original idea in their world of ripoffs and re-hashes, and it's a fairly good idea at that. TNA capitalized on the fact that the majority of fans have an interest in what goes on behind the curtain (hence websites like this). We are fans of the business overall, not just fans of what takes place in the ring, and not just marks for a product. WWE used to air shows like Confidential that had features like visiting superstars at home and learning more about their lives, and I always found it very interesting. We like to feel like insiders. We like seeing what happens backstage after a match instead of thinking these guys disappear behind the curtain and forget about their feuds until the cameras are on them next week.
While Reaction doesn't really break character or storylines, it still comes across a bit more "real". The performers, especially in terms of talking/promos, seem a lot looser and more relaxed, and frankly BETTER in the segments on Reaction. Take tonight for example. During Impact, we had the EV2/Fortune confrontation, and I was embarrassed listening to stupid stuff like AJ saying "you have something to say? SAY IT! SAY IT! SHUT UP!". Um...ok. Followed by Tommy Dreamer's "this whole crowd thinks you suck! And we think YOU SUCK TOO!". Oooh, ouch.
I like that Reaction almost feels like a shoot. The visual style is great, mostly handheld cameras running around backstage, chasing down confrontations and fights. Raw's 900th episode just reminded me of what WWE considers a shoot fight, with the old footage of Triple H breaking into Randy Orton's house, and having cameras positioned perfectly around every corner, and out on the front lawn, waiting for someone to come tumbling through the bay window like a movie set. Not believable. Not fun. No sense of urgency or chaos.
Some of the best moments and eras of professional wrestling share something in common, it was always best when it was gritty and real. People loved ECW. It took place in a bingo hall and wasn't flashy. People remember Raw is War and the Attitude era, when the promos were great and the arena was a Titantron with red curtains on the side and not 27 HD screens. I think Reaction is tapping back into that forgotten aspect. Just because we know wrestling is fake (or predetermined, whatever term you prefer), doesn't mean it should come off completely staged like a professional movie shoot.
So that's my opinion. I would call Reaction the best hour of wrestling currently on TV, except that it doesn't really involve any wrestling. It's hard to believe that it is produced by the same company who makes me cringe with the cheesiness on Impact. I would like to see many of the stylistic aspects of Reaction to start bleeding over into Impact. Rather than a subpar wrestling show and a "novelty" show that airs afterwards and actually keeps my attention, I would like to have one good solid TNA program.
So what do you think?
Do you stay tuned for Reaction after Impact?
Do you like or hate anything about it?
Let me clarify the thread title. I find Reaction to be "unbelievable" in the sense that I actually find it to be a damn good show, and it's hard to believe that it's produced by the same company who has that mess called Impact on the air directly before Reaction.
I have to say I think Reaction is one thing TNA is doing right. It's a fairly original idea in their world of ripoffs and re-hashes, and it's a fairly good idea at that. TNA capitalized on the fact that the majority of fans have an interest in what goes on behind the curtain (hence websites like this). We are fans of the business overall, not just fans of what takes place in the ring, and not just marks for a product. WWE used to air shows like Confidential that had features like visiting superstars at home and learning more about their lives, and I always found it very interesting. We like to feel like insiders. We like seeing what happens backstage after a match instead of thinking these guys disappear behind the curtain and forget about their feuds until the cameras are on them next week.
While Reaction doesn't really break character or storylines, it still comes across a bit more "real". The performers, especially in terms of talking/promos, seem a lot looser and more relaxed, and frankly BETTER in the segments on Reaction. Take tonight for example. During Impact, we had the EV2/Fortune confrontation, and I was embarrassed listening to stupid stuff like AJ saying "you have something to say? SAY IT! SAY IT! SHUT UP!". Um...ok. Followed by Tommy Dreamer's "this whole crowd thinks you suck! And we think YOU SUCK TOO!". Oooh, ouch.
I like that Reaction almost feels like a shoot. The visual style is great, mostly handheld cameras running around backstage, chasing down confrontations and fights. Raw's 900th episode just reminded me of what WWE considers a shoot fight, with the old footage of Triple H breaking into Randy Orton's house, and having cameras positioned perfectly around every corner, and out on the front lawn, waiting for someone to come tumbling through the bay window like a movie set. Not believable. Not fun. No sense of urgency or chaos.
Some of the best moments and eras of professional wrestling share something in common, it was always best when it was gritty and real. People loved ECW. It took place in a bingo hall and wasn't flashy. People remember Raw is War and the Attitude era, when the promos were great and the arena was a Titantron with red curtains on the side and not 27 HD screens. I think Reaction is tapping back into that forgotten aspect. Just because we know wrestling is fake (or predetermined, whatever term you prefer), doesn't mean it should come off completely staged like a professional movie shoot.
So that's my opinion. I would call Reaction the best hour of wrestling currently on TV, except that it doesn't really involve any wrestling. It's hard to believe that it is produced by the same company who makes me cringe with the cheesiness on Impact. I would like to see many of the stylistic aspects of Reaction to start bleeding over into Impact. Rather than a subpar wrestling show and a "novelty" show that airs afterwards and actually keeps my attention, I would like to have one good solid TNA program.
So what do you think?
Do you stay tuned for Reaction after Impact?
Do you like or hate anything about it?
DangerousDave
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Reaction isn't produced by the same company as Impact is. Its produced by Bishoff / Harvey Productions. The main guy behind this show is listed in the credits as an executive producer: Kevin Sullivan, one of the best minds in the business. One of Sullivans main duties is the video aspect of the program. Hopefully TNA will tap Sullivan for input on story lines and booking. Maybe he can keep TNA off "the tree of woe".
The Shockmaster
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I love the edition of Reaction to the TNA lineup. For me it is the perfect compliment to Impact. If anyone noticed they have stopped doing a lot of these "Reaction" type promos on Impact. There are a lot less backstage moments now which in turn leaves time for more in ring action. Rather than squeeze a promo on Impact they save it and create more drama and emotion by putting it on its own show.
For me I still like Impact more than Reaction but its close. I mean this week I found out that Kazarian actually has a voice and a personally. If you are a true TNA fan you should love Reaction just for that moment alone. Reaction gives these superstars a place to work on there promo skills and build up there character past the confines of Impact which is brilliant.
I will say on any giving day I would watch Reaction over NXT. At least TNA gives us possibly the closest thing to reality in a fake made up world. NXT is a sad attempt from the E to try and make a reality wrestling show when nothing about screams reality at all.
For me I still like Impact more than Reaction but its close. I mean this week I found out that Kazarian actually has a voice and a personally. If you are a true TNA fan you should love Reaction just for that moment alone. Reaction gives these superstars a place to work on there promo skills and build up there character past the confines of Impact which is brilliant.
I will say on any giving day I would watch Reaction over NXT. At least TNA gives us possibly the closest thing to reality in a fake made up world. NXT is a sad attempt from the E to try and make a reality wrestling show when nothing about screams reality at all.
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