Host of "Unlocked" — Mike Tenay's New Role in TNA?

[It's Damn Real!]

This from TNA's website:

TNA Entertainment will deliver a new concept in professional wrestling with the premiere of IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED, Saturday, January 17 at 10/9c on Destination America. This new weekly series hosted by “The Professor” Mike Tenay will dive deeper into the most recent episode of IMPACT WRESTLING with exclusive content and never-before-seen footage.

During IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED viewers will get an enhanced experience as the screen comes alive with match facts and stats, as well as bonus commentary and exclusive footage taking fans deeper into the intriguing characters, captivating stories and fascinating personal lives of the TNA Superstars.

“Fans are constantly asking me what goes on behind the scenes,” said Tenay. “The appetite is strong for interesting factoids and an insider’s perspective. We will explore everything from why World Champion Bobby Roode uses his Roode Bomb finisher to how Taryn Terrell uses her stuntwoman background when defending her Knockouts title. IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED will offer a distinctive and stimulating viewing experience unmatched in professional sports.”

In addition, each week during IMPACT WRESTLING: UNLOCKED, Tenay will reveal the IMPACT WRESTLING Top 5, a power ranking of the top five heavyweights in TNA. This new ranking system is sure to spark controversy, debate, and most importantly, competition.

http://www.impactwrestling.com/news...S-“UNLOCKED”-WITH-BRAND-NEW-TELEVISION-SERIES

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It's an interesting concept. From paper, it sounds like a recharged version of TNA's previous re-cap program Reaction.

I'm still really curious as to how they'll handle the actual transition from Tenay to Mathews though. Is it just new year, new company, new everything, so here ya go — new announce team? I mean, if so, fine, but it's a little awkward even if you aren't a Tenay fan considering he's called every match in company history to this point. Would have a very JR/Cole feel if that's how they do it.

 

[Papa Pillman]

The impression given is that this will be a combination of an Impact Replay with added elements of the Impact 365 concept and the previous Reaction show. Also apparently with some interesting factoids from the "Professor".

It sounds interesting, and it seems like something that Tenay is perfectly fit for. It allows for a fresh voice to TNA's flagship TV broadcast, but keeps Tenay in a prominent television position and continues to allow him to put over the product that he has been the primary voice for throughout its existence.

 

[Starkist]

Tenay will work well with this show. He has been with TNA from day one so why not. He has all the knowledge with the company, matches along with its history. I feel like this is a great fit for him.

We need the change in broadcast booth. I wish they brought Kneely back. He was growing on me. It was a fresh voice who improved week in week out. Him with Josh Mathews would be a great combination. Hopefully it is a smooth transition with the booth exchange that allows us fans a welcoming broadcast cast.