Jarrett Going Back into the Title Picture?

[GrandSword]

This is just a theory of mine and haven't read anything about it...

Jarrett defeated Kurt again. Angle has not got a win over Jarrett during this whole feud and has only beat Jarrett in a BFG rematch a fewyears ago... Jarrett really is pushing himself like HHHish..

In any case with Sting with the belt and Immortal not having an in ring leader at the moment, it could be assumed that Jarrett, would be that man now.

Jarrett couldsay that now that he has defeated The Olympic Gold medallist a dozen times he wants the TNA World title, and would love to be the man to take it from Sting. After all it was Sting who took it from him in 2006.

Sting also in TNA seems to drop the belt to veterans lately (his first title he dropped to Abyss, second to Angle, third to Foley). With Jarrett on this roll he maybe in for another run with the title.

Something I don't really want to see, but I guess is better than Hogan or Flair with it.

 

[Derrtown]

Could be but I dont see it. But if theres anyone from Immortal that can be the guy who brings the title back to the darkside, Jarrett is that guy. Im in the minority around here but I loved Jarrett as heel champ. When I was 9 and he was the Intercontinental champ I thought he was underrated and should challenge for the belt... I thought this when i WAS 9!

Him getting one more run is ok by me. Hes Immortals best talker and he is one of, if not. the best heels in the business today.

 

[charlesK]

we have a good title picture right now with Anderson RVD Sting pope Joe AJ do we really want to see sting Jarrette again. i for one do not

 

[thegreekhero]

we have a good title picture right now with Anderson RVD Sting pope Joe AJ do we really want to see sting Jarrette again. i for one do not

D'Angelo and Joe are in their own [horrible] fued. Styles is "injured" and out of action. Sting, Anderson, RVD is going to get boring. Jarrett would be a perfect fit in the title picture, seeing that he is the only heel. Sting/Jarrett wouldn't bother me at all, they are both very good workers, but with Anderson and Van Dam also in the run for the title, I don't see a One-on-One match with the title on the line unless it's on a Thursday, because it is a 99% change that the title will not change hands. Jarrett and Angle is also getting VERY boring, because we've seen this before a few years ago... [Hardy/Edge/Lita]

Jarrett should chase the TNA World Heavyweight Title.

 

[PhD]

It's true that Jarrett holding the strap would be better than giving it to Hogan or Flair, at least from a wrestling perspective, but that's setting the bar pretty goddamned low. TNA's main event picture is already cluttered with aging talent, so why add one more name to the picture, especially someone who is as shitty a draw as Jarrett has historically been? For as awful as having Hulk as the champ would be, at least his name still means something to people who aren't die hard WCW fans.

I agree that Jarrett is a great midcard heel, and I think he has done an admirable job in the Angle feud, booking issues notwithstanding. However, he does not have the size or the physique to pass himself off as a legitimate champ, even with a cowardly heel gimmick. Am I supposed to forget that like 3 months ago this was the guy choking out random audience members?

Jarrett has had his time, and it would be horribly ill-advised for TNA to put him back in the main event scene. I wouldn't put it past them, but let's just hope it doesn't happen.

 

[clinicallyawesome]

Let me preface this by saying before Jarretts most recent Heel turn, I was not a huge fan. However, he is absolutely the best heel in that company right now. I recently saw a live show, just the little things he does-incredible.

Now does he deserve the title? A month ago, I would've said no. But after the Hardy situation, Immortal has been left quite the cluster fuck of McRandom talent. Successful modern day factions usually follow (even loosely) the same formula: someone to handle the mic, a midcarder, tag team, and a Heaveyweight champ. Maybe throw in another big body to add "muscle".

Thats why Fortune works, and The New Nexus didn't.

Immortal has a few flaws, but the most important is that they have no front man (that can fight). THey need a maineventer. They seem to have put Hogan out there right now, but since he is a shade above a cripple right now- thats not going to work.

Abyss (who I have enjoyed a lot in the past) and Terry (who I could do without) are not Mainevent material. I know Abyss has been there before... but those days are gone (unfortunatly).

Matt Hardy isn't the guy.

So that leaves Bully Ray and Jeff Jarrett. I may stop wrestling if Bully Ray becomes a world champion, so Jarrett is the only choice (unless TNA has got some secret that I haven't thought of).

But who wants to see Jarrett vs Sting? Not me. And I imagine I'm not alone.

So here is what I would do: In June, TNA runs their annual Slammiversary ppv. I would bring back the King of the Mountain match which is usually the mainevent of that event. I would have the match feature Sting, Jarrett, Angle, Anderson and (another heel maybe Hernandez or something... God TNA needs heels).

Have Jarrett steal the title there. It satisfy's immortals need to have Gold, and establishes their talent pecking order. It capitalizes on Jarretts good run lately, it capitalizes on the fact that he has the most heat in the company... and it's logical. I mean shit, he is NAMED AFTER THE MATCH.

Then have him slither his way through the next couple of months and put over Angle, AJ or Anderson at BFG.

 

[classicviolence]

I stated on WZ plenty of times, that the Angle/Jarrett storyline is the best thing TNA has going on currently. It keeps both men out of the title picture and spotlights their "real life" issues.

However Jarrett has not been in the TNA title picture since 2005 really, and it is high time for him to make a title run. I need Jarrett to win his 13th World title, not only for me being a life long fan, but for him being unappreciated in pro wrestling.

 

[It's Damn Real!]

As much as it pains me to say it, there's no better option in Immortal than Jeff Jarrett to vie for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

All this nonsense with Hogan trying to get faces to turn is pointless, because it was so blatantly obvious none would, so why not just elevate from within and give Jarrett his shot?

 

[Theo Mays]

I for one can't stand Jeff Jarrett, but there really isn't any other option at the moment in terms of Immortal getting back the title. Jarrett has been good lately, but I've never once considered him getting back into contention for the world championships. His feud with Angle has been the best thing TNA has had to offer of late, but it is starting to run its course. Immortal pretty much has two options currently for the championship. Those being Bully Ray and Jeff Jarrett. If I had to take a guess Bully Ray is going to be busy with AJ Styles for the next PPV or so and that leaves Jarrett. There of course is bringing someone into the group. The only options there seem to be Anderson, RVD, and as of last night, Matt Morgan. Anderson (according to dirt sheets) is loved by Spike TV and throwing him into Immortal would be against his whole tweener like persona. RVD is probably the most likely as it has been teased and he is one of Hogan's guys. Plus RVD could use a change in character and this would be just that. Finally Matt Morgan is probably the least likely. They can never seem to set themselves on keeping Matt a face or heel, so it wouldn't surprise me if they put him back in Immortal. However seeing as he left the group it wouldn't make much sense to join back up. In the end I see Immortal chasing the belt and failing with Jarrett and Bully Ray. And if/when RVD joins he'll be the guy who brings them back to the promise land.

 

[charlesK]

D'Angelo and Joe are in their own [horrible] fued. Styles is "injured" and out of action. Sting, Anderson, RVD is going to get boring. Jarrett would be a perfect fit in the title picture, seeing that he is the only heel. Sting/Jarrett wouldn't bother me at all, they are both very good workers, but with Anderson and Van Dam also in the run for the title, I don't see a One-on-One match with the title on the line unless it's on a Thursday, because it is a 99% change that the title will not change hands. Jarrett and Angle is also getting VERY boring, because we've seen this before a few years ago... [Hardy/Edge/Lita]

Jarrett should chase the TNA World Heavyweight Title.

what i was trying to say is there are better people on the roster then Jarrett to be going for the title like the guys i said.

i would also rather have abyss mat morganb kurt angle daniels than jarrette

 

[Tiger Chaos Theory]

The first thought that popped into my head after JJ won that match. Well, right after them turning JJ face and Angle heel in some classic form of TNA insanity. How they intend to end Angle/JJ with no payoff is beyond me but I could definitely see TNA pushing JJ into the title picture now, which aside from the whole no payoff thing (which is huge btw) I actually wouldn't mind at all.

JJ has been the most entertaining heel in TNA for months now and him jumping into the RVD/Anderson/Sting could be fun to watch. Preferably Anderson could beat Sting at Sacrifice and he and JJ could run a program because Jarrett/Sting has been done.

 

[Positivity]

Yeah, JJ is no doubt going to be pushed up at least the tiniest bit. You can't send him back down the ladder after the stuff he did with Angle. But I don't see it simply being Hogan just gives him the title shot, I'd assume he'd still make him work for it. I could see him using Jarrett as almost a servant type thing, he's the only one who's free and he's been quite impressive as of late, so he'd tell him that his task was to take out Anderson and RVD. If he did that, he would be given Sting at Sacrifice. Has it been done before? Sure. But that doesn't mean it will be the exact same thing and while it isn't much better than Sting against Hogan, at least Jeff can actually move coherently in the ring. I'm not asking for a whole program, espiecally because if I'm lucky, at least the whole Hogan versus the World will end by Sacrifice. There can still be an Immortal/Fortune thing because I'm sure they'd save the end all match for something like Bound For Glory, but it gets tiring when each show is focused on the same storyline.

 

[GrandSword]

Maybe Jarrett can run a program with RVD before he moves into the title picture.

Angle/Jarrett has gone on too long and it's time for these guys to wrestle other talent. I really want Angle to have matches with Sabin and Shelley to elevate them. Jarrett to take on guys like Morgan etc. to get them up the card. It's time these guys gave back to the younger talent to ensure the future of the company.

 

[Post]

I can see this happenning, I just hope it doesn't happen for a while. I think w/ Jeff's history in TNA, he is eventually bound for another title reign. It would give Immortal an option for their champion, which does make sense. Then Anderson and RVD will not have to join Immortal.

But the upper card scene seems crowded already. Let's see, Sting, RVD, Anderson...WZ had an article the other day about Morgan getting a permanent push, Jeff Hardy when he returns (yes he'll be up there), AJ, Angle can be in a WHC match at the snap of someone's fingers.

It wouldn't be a bad thing. Jarrett's character is at its best when holding the big belt. He is cockier and cuts good promos...might have just talked myself into wanting to see it happen.

 

[Brian in Austin]

This is just a theory of mine and haven't read anything about it...

Jarrett defeated Kurt again. Angle has not got a win over Jarrett during this whole feud and has only beat Jarrett in a BFG rematch a fewyears ago... Jarrett really is pushing himself like HHHish..

In any case with Sting with the belt and Immortal not having an in ring leader at the moment, it could be assumed that Jarrett, would be that man now.

Jarrett couldsay that now that he has defeated The Olympic Gold medallist a dozen times he wants the TNA World title, and would love to be the man to take it from Sting. After all it was Sting who took it from him in 2006.

Sting also in TNA seems to drop the belt to veterans lately (his first title he dropped to Abyss, second to Angle, third to Foley). With Jarrett on this roll he maybe in for another run with the title.

Something I don't really want to see, but I guess is better than Hogan or Flair with it.

Well after reading thru this thread there are some very interesting comments on this subject. As a fan who has watched JJ for most of his tv career, I had viewed him early on as a copy of Ric Flair. If memory serves, didn't he and Flair run an angle based loosely on that issue back in the NWA days? Anyway, I do like his King Of The Mountain character I've wondered about the long term usefullness of this latest storyline with Angle. While the 2 of them have told a compelling story, I've also been one who has said that I didn't care for this kind of storyline, bringing real life personal issues in front of the camera. That said, I have no doubt that if the decision were made, that JJ and Sting could pull off yet another great story. But once again I'm wondering when TNA decides to start elevating their younger talent? Look, I'm closer to 50 than I am 30, but even I understand that once your time has passed, it's time to pass the torch. While JJ is still a capable in-ring performer, I wonder if he believes in the young guys in the back, if you will. If so, why does he continue to elevate himself instead of some of them?

 

[ABMorales787]

I wouldn't want it. Simply put, he's over exposed himself enough. I know it's been about 5 years, but why rely on him for the title? Do they really feel they are that short on heels? Why focus on the older guy when there is such a great opportunity to expose new talent? Matt Hardy? Nah, that would be in case absolute emergencies. But what about guys like The Pope or Hernandez. Both have been praised by Hulk Hogan, both are heels and both have previous main event stints. Yes, I like Jeff, but he's not gonna last forever. I say push a new guy who can be reused more oftenly.

 

[Dagger Dias]

I could see it happening. Jarrett has not held the title in a long time and he has could probably book himself into a match. That's not the best option though. TNA should be establishing new stars to take over in the main event scene and to put Jarrett back in there doesn't sound like a good idea. I'd take a Jarrett VS Sting match, but I'd rather see someone new in the title scene like Morgan because TNA need to work on the future stars.