Tara: Better in WWE or TNA?

[Avrusha92]

TARA (Lisa Varon) a.k.a Victoria(WWE) is one of the greatest wrestlers in the women division. She had some good womens championship reigns in WWE while the womens division in WWE was pretty good at that time when there was still Torrie, Trish, Sable, Lita, Molly Holly, and others. Other Divas like Lita, Trish, Molly, Sable left the WWE, and Victoria was the only legit woman fighter there, I dont think they used her right at her last years in WWE, they made her seem weak in my opinion but thats in my opinion she was underrated.
When she debut in TNA in the Knockouts Divison she was kicking ass, TNA was really pushing her and showing her real talent. I feel TNA is a perfect place for Tara because there is a real legit womens competition.
WWE right now has a terrible women division: the only good wrestlers there include: Gail Kim, Mickie James, Melina, Natalya, and Michelle McCool. But they are just good looking women who hardly wrestle. The competition sucks there.
Do you think Tara/Victoria would be better in WWE to help them out in the Women's Division or stay in TNA where she belongs?
imo stay in TNA.

 

[NSL]

It's tough to judge, really...She was vastly underused for a long time in WWE, but she did have a decent run at one point. In TNA, she's almost always been involved in a storyline, and usually around the title.

Because of that, I'd say she's better in TNA, because she can actually wrestle, and not play the "bitch who lost the bikini contest". I'm hoping she grabs the title again soon, and we get more of what we saw at Turning Point against Kong...

 

[The Con Volt]

See, this is one of my favorite parts about TNA. The women's division. I know that sounds nuts, but I would MUCH rather watch a match with Tara and One dirty bitch over a Sheamus match ANY DAY OF THE WEEK. Because in TNA, a company where the wrestlers truly are allowed to "work", even a chick match can be more exciting than say, the main event at TLC is going to be. But that's just my opinion.

Tara was still wonderful in WWE, but I was blown away when I saw her in TNA for the first time earlier this year. I was like, "wait, is that Victoria? She can fucking wrestle!" So in case I haven't made it clear yet, Tara is much much MUCH better off in TNA.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Well Tara could be used to help the women's division in TNA and WWE, but she is better suited in TNA. If Tara was in WWE right now, she would be escorting Seth Green to the ring or throwing a pie in Santino's face. Just like Gail Kim.

Obviously Tara got her name out there and became a big star in WWE at the beginning, but now there isn't much for her to do there. In TNA she can have some great matches and elevate talent. I had no idea she was that strong during the six sides of steel match against Awesome Kong. If Tara was still in WWE, I don't think we would of ever noticed how strong and sound she is in the ring.

 

[Tenta]

It's tough to judge, really...She was vastly underused for a long time in WWE, but she did have a decent run at one point. In TNA, she's almost always been involved in a storyline, and usually around the title.

Oh Sweet Jesus..... Tenta VS. NSL, round 2

Anyway, see, here's the thing, NSL, she hasn't really been that close to the belt. She had one reign, and then was cut off by Angelina Love, because TNA felt she was a better draw (which shows why TNA could really use Love.... Oh God, not that again )

Anyway, aside from one reign, she's more or less been beating up with Kong, and hasn't really had that many stories to run with. Now, this ODB-Tara thing will be interesting, but if ODB goes over, where does that leave Tara?

In contrast, let's compare that to Victoria's first year in the WWE. Victoria went over Trish in her first title match, and pretty much clean, in a hardcore match.

Now, let me break down that statement a bit:

Victoria went over

Yes, her first angle, she was given the Women's Title. She was given the ball to run with.

Trish in her first title match

This is the same Diva that, whether we agree or not, the WWE is pushing as the greatest Diva of all time. She was the Diva's division for so long. And in her first match with Trish, Victoria absolutely decimated her.

and pretty much clean, in a hardcore match.

Victoria beat Trish up pretty badly in that match. I wouldn't call it a squash, but it's pretty evident that she had the upper hand on Trish. She was built so high in this match, it wasn't even funny. This push almost makes up completely for how underutlized she'd become.

Because of that, I'd say she's better in TNA, because she can actually wrestle, and not play the "bitch who lost the bikini contest". I'm hoping she grabs the title again soon, and we get more of what we saw at Turning Point against Kong...

As compared to how Victoria was pushed in her psychotic state, it's not even a comparison. Victoria was pushed so hard against the best diva the WWE had to offer. She was dominant for so long, and it wasn't even close. So while I know I can't predict how year one is going to end in Tara, I have to confess I much more prefer Victoria in the WWE.

 

[T2KFreeker]

Man, she really has always been a favorite of mine, and even though WWE was a bigger stage for her, she really has shown her colors in TNA. It was like Vince didn't want her doing anything at WWE because she is old or something. Not that she is old, but by Vince's standards . . .

TNA has been awesome for her and I am more than happy for her to stay there. Too bad Gail Kim got suckered into WWE again.

 

[Theo Mays]

I love Victoria, so I was pretty pumped to see her join TNA. I think she should stay there. She is always one of the top knockouts and in WWE she was underused and usually lost and put over Divas. In TNA she wins more often than she loses, plus she can wrestle with the best. I'd love to see them work an angle with Alissa Flash to get her more over. And didn't Victoria get involved with Kim Couture at a past PPV. Maybe we see some build towards that if she loses to ODB at Final Resolution.

 

[NSL]

Oh Sweet Jesus..... Tenta VS. NSL, round 2

Not really, but thanks for trying.

I liked Tara as Victoria in WWE. All the way up to where she went crazy with Stevie, and then when she was "teaming" with Natalya, but that was purely based on looks alone. She started off amazing there, but then quickly slid down the Divas card, and eventually all but disappeared. She'd show up in bikini contests, lose, and then have a match with whoever's ass she kicked.

In TNA, she started off near the title, stayed near the title, and then dropped off while the tag belts were being worked out. Then she went straight back to the title picture. The feud with Kong may not be the title match, but it's essentially a feud to decide who gets the belt next, and we all know that.

It's all based on preference, because she's been successful in both. I happen to prefer her as Tara in TNA.

 

[Avrusha92]

Tara is old in Vinces eyes? what is Vince nuts? seriously the guys veiws his Divas as dolls or something. Womens Wrestling isnt about showing off how beautiful you are thats for a model show or something. See TNA is where good looking women and not good looking women wrestlers can show off there talent thats what TNA is all about. TNA wont show any of these stupid bikini contests, all these other stupid contests for women NO! TNA is letting these women work, they wont throw u out or make fun of you because your not good looking. They judge you by your talent! and that is the right place for Victoria/Tara

 

[The Battodd]

I know I am gonna get flack for this but personally I think Tara should have retired when she left WWE. Her matches are very stale boring and predictable. She has lost alot of her step from her early days in the WWE. Her feud with Angelina Love was a car crash waiting to happen. That match was horrible to watch. As much as I love the Widow Peak Freak herself she should have bowed out gracefully. Everyone keeps saying that the Knockout division is so much better than the WWE's division.

Tara- Should have retired when she had the chance. her matches are slow and predictable.

 

[NSL]

Coming from her mouth, she hated being a trainer for dumb bimbos in WWE. She's obviously happier in TNA, and therefore being used better. There's really argument about it.

As Tenta pointed out, she worked through all sorts of shit to get to the top, and got nothing for it. She came into TNA as an experienced vet, and got the respect she deserved.

 

[Dagger Dias]

Tara should stay in TNA because she belongs there. Her last few years with WWE were terrible, the only part I remember that wasn't bad was walking around with that list, eliminating people from it, resulting in a title match that she lost. After that she did nothing for a while, then came to TNA. Her role as an experienced veteran will help other Knockouts out, and she can still put on good matches in the process. They gave her the respect she deserves, like other posts have pointed out.

 

[PEP3]

So the question here is should Tara stay in TNA or return to WWE. Well, I think most of us would agree how amazing Tara (Victoria)'s debut in the WWF was. She was built up as an incredibly strong character and performer, which is the best anyone can hope for in the industry. It allowed her to get some major wins, pick up the WWF Women's title on a couple of occasions, and engage in a couple of truly great feuds. From the look of things, Victoria should have been on her way to Divas Legend status.

But the WWE had other things in mind. She instead became fodder for bra and panties matches. She lost bikini competitions. She had to participate in "pillow fights." She did pretty much everything except wrestle. By the time she left, she was fed up with the company, her position within it (which was basically training future Playmates on how to pretend like they knew how to wrestle) and put out to pasture.

In TNA, Tara has been allowed to wrestle. It's how we finally remembered what a great performer she is. During her short run with the company, she's already held the Knockouts title once and looks to be on the verge of a second reign. She's put on some incredible matches with Kong. And she's considered a valued and respected veteran within the women's locker room, which unlike in WWE doesn't mean she's "old and worn out."

To me, the question here comes down to what WWE would most likely do with Tara if she did return. Would they put her back into the thick of the title picture, allowing her to excel as a bona fide threat to the title? Or would they quickly phase her into being just another bimbo in a roster filled with lackluster talents younger -- and, in the eyes of WWE "more marketable" -- and once again under utilize her skills?

You don't have to look far to see where Gail Kim has gotten since her return. The way WWE (mis)uses her talents shows the ablility to wrestle and put on quality matches is absolutely not a selling point, so since that is the biggest benefit Tara has to offer, she should stay put. At least in TNA that seems to account for quite a bit more than how willing a competitor is to strip down to a bikini -- or when Playboy comes calling -- even less.

 

[Dagger Dias]

To me, the question here comes down to what WWE would most likely do with Tara if she did return. Would they put her back into the thick of the title picture, allowing her to excel as a bona fide threat to the title? Or would they quickly phase her into being just another bimbo in a roster filled with lackluster talents younger -- and, in the eyes of WWE "more marketable" -- and once again under utilize her skills?

Good point.... but I think if she returned to WWE then it would be like how it was in her last couple of years there, only worse. They have a habit of punishing talent who jumps between federations. Even with the divas. Just look at Kim. She's done nothing since she came back to WWE. Tara has been so much better in TNA so far compared to how she was in WWE.

They are actually using her in a role that she should have been in years ago. She is also much more entertaining now than she was back then. I hope that things continue to go the way they have been going with Tara because as far as the question of her being better in WWE or TNA is concerned.... she is leaps and bounds better in TNA than she was in WWE.

 

[PEP3]

Good point.... but I think if she returned to WWE...They have a habit of punishing talent who jumps between federations. Even with the divas. Just look at Kim. She's done nothing since she came back to WWE. Tara has been so much better in TNA so far compared to how she was in WWE.

Without a doubt true. If WWE was shitting on Victoria's career big-time before she left the federation, they'd really do so now. They might bring her back in as a "major force" returning to the company, but then they'd make it her job to put over whichever Diva du jour they're pushing to make TNA's roster look weak. I truly believe Tara is one of TNA's greatest success stories in properly utilizing a former WWE star. The funniest thing is, when watching Tara in the six-sided ring, she fits into the Knockouts Division so seamlessly, one might almost forget that she's not a "home-grown talent."

 

[johnbragg]

I truly believe Tara is one of TNA's greatest success stories in properly utilizing a former WWE star.

I usually don't criticize Knockouts issues, but Tara is one of the examples of a free agent signing who is neither a WWE Retread nor a WWE Reject. She had significant success in WWE, so she's not a WWE Reject.

And she has gas left in the tank, so she's not a WWE Retread. She wasn't brought in because of her "name value", which she really doesn't have if she can't use the Victoria name, but because of what she can do in the ring today and for the next few years.

So the list of free agents acquired by TNA in their prime is Angle, Christian, Lisa Vachon and maybe Booker T.

 

[Super Crazy]

I like Tara better in TNA. I just feel like she's been utilized so much better, then again, the entire division is so much better, but that's another topic for another time. While she has not really been around the title that much , there has always been the underlying story of Tara vs Kong, as they've been at each other over a quite a period of time now.

I feel like the WWE was underutilizing her for a while. Her character was excellent, all the way up until she went crazy with Stevie, but after that, it all went downhill. She began essentially jobbing out to those who had little to no talent, or were just having success due to their looks. I can understand her frustration and her wanting to come over to TNA.

She did quite a bit in WWE, and I look forward to seeing her having great success down the road in TNA, and she's definitely better in TNA.

 

[Depakote]

She's doing way better in TNA, a company that encourages its women to actually be able to wrestle. It's a shame though that it took her this long to get to TNA. The WWE schedule has taken its toll on her body. And I'm sure having to work with the dumb barbie dolls of the WWE who cant actually wrestle didnt help much either. When people try to wrestle who actually cant wrestle, people tend to get injured. Regardless, Tara has paid her dues the hard way and has definitely earned herself a good home where she can retire with some dignity. I hope TNA's lighter schedule and better workers will allow Tara to stay around for awhile.