shattered dreams
Hexagonal Hedonist
I have to agree with those saying Jeff Hardy has never been much more than an average Wrestler. He is notorious for being sloppy in the ring. I think they are going to have to figure out how to translate his style to TNA type matches. Since WWE matches are spaced out more and the majority of the moves quite dull, spreading out some of Hardy's signature moves/spots over the course of a match builds a decent excitement. However, in TNA the pace is faster and some of Jeff's wrestling deficiencies show through as the rapid fire moves generate less buzz and he does not have as much to offer beyond that. He still has the persona that they surely could do more with but I do not blame them for taking a wait and see approach considering the trial and the recent report. About the report it seems like something designed to stir the pot more than be factual. I have noticed his swanton landings have been pretty sloppy but that is kind of my point. This info sounds like someone noticed some things and decided to make it interesting especially since Jeff was not released from the WWE this time like the source is suggesting. Which IMO damages the credibility. What I thik will happen is that Jeff will get a big push and get an opportunity to hit the high spots everyone loves him for once the trial is behind him.
On RVD, I was actually pleasantly surprised that he could still pull off 90+ percent of his old offense. About the only thing he has really completely lost is the height on his 5 star. The Storm match was his worst since coming in because he clearly got winded during it. Now apparently those two are going to open the PPV so it will be interesting to see if they ramp it up or this is some way to get RVD out of the later match.
Overall, I think TNA is giving them a chance to get back used to the grind before putting them full-fledged into a story that will only increase the enjoyment of their matches.
On RVD, I was actually pleasantly surprised that he could still pull off 90+ percent of his old offense. About the only thing he has really completely lost is the height on his 5 star. The Storm match was his worst since coming in because he clearly got winded during it. Now apparently those two are going to open the PPV so it will be interesting to see if they ramp it up or this is some way to get RVD out of the later match.
Overall, I think TNA is giving them a chance to get back used to the grind before putting them full-fledged into a story that will only increase the enjoyment of their matches.