The nWo ("the Band") Discussion Thread

[jrocc4dub]

Yes, it's very scary to think that Nash and Hogan would become tag champions. However, maybe Nash sells that shot to a team like MCMG? I mean his character for the past however many months has been all about the money. It would kinda make sense. I don't know if that's just wishful thinking on my part though. That would be the best case scenario.
Also, if Nash teamed up with anyone but Hogan, i could envision him dropping the belts in order to put a younger team over. Nash doesn't seem to have a problem doing the job for younger guys. Not as much as Hogan does.
There are a number of ways this could play out, hopefully it doesn't involve Nash and Hogan becoming Tag Team Champs. That, in my opinion, would be disasterous.

 

[Midnite Express 2009]

I don't think it's either. We all know this is going to be a way Hogan gets the belt. I just feel that Nash shouldn't win it due to the fact that there are so many others worthy of the belt. But in the end, Hogan WILL have the belt. To the death of TNA starting January 4 (clicking my wine glass with everyone else)...

 

[pepsiboycoke]

Why is everyone so against this?

TNA would be much wiser bringing in Hogan as a heel, as lets be fair, the majority of TNA fanbase is IWC, (or at least in possesion of more wrestling knowledge), and therefore the majority of the TNA fanbase is going to have some reluctance for Hogan coming in.

If TNA brought Hogan in, had him and Nash win the titles, grab the mike and have Hogan do what he does best, cut a promo, stating that he is blamed for taking down WCW, and that him being on top is detrimental to the product, before shouting something along the lines of "Well then this show is going down, because Hogan is bigger than TNA, Hogan is bigger than this stupid company, Hogans only here because his wife took some of his money".

Instantly, they have addressed the fear that he may book the company in a bizarre fashion that favours his friends, have the added bonus of keeping Hogan away from the ring by turning him into a booker, (A' la Sheriff Austin 2003). Then, on top of that, turn Nash into his snivelling sidekick. Have Lashley or someone bump into Nash in a corridor, and then film Nash running to Hogan and saying he has "no respect for us" etc, que Hogan starting to piss on Lashley, make Lashley win number one contender matches and have Hogan come out and restart the match, or make up some stupid rule that means the decision is reversed or void.

Turn Hogan into TNA's Vickie Guerrero, and then, start introducing Bischoff and Scott Hall, have a new look nWo start, only for AJ Styles (or another TNA's own) announce he saw WCW die, he won't see TNA die, and challenge New nWo to a match, have a young team totally outclass and run rings around the elders in the match, be realistic by having the old men not being physically able to match up, only for AJ to turn on TNA and cost them the match, make him the young buck who doesn't care about who raised him, he just cares about keeping his title, he wins a few matches through screwjobs, then have an even younger talent, (Eric Young? Desmond Wolfe?) beat him.

nWo kicks AJ out, and he is a similar character to the face Orton (almost).

Then have Dixie Carter do something, bring her on camera, say she has tried her best to make TNA grow, she has tried her best to make it a decent competitor for wrestling fans, and she was desperate so she brought in Hogan, announce that Hogan will be facing (the new champion) in a street fight, from which everyone else is banned from interfering, if (new champion) wins, Dixie takes away Hogans booking powers, if Hogan wins, then she signs over TNA.

Obviously, Hogan loses, and the programe ends, including the Nwo.

Hogan can go onto new programs saying he is better than any of these young bucks (que feud with AJ for the kicking out). And the title scene is freshened up by a new champion.

Of course thats just my oppinion on what should happen, whats more likely is Hogan will win the tag titles and become TNA's Triple H.

 

[Vintage]

I can only see 1 scenario

He sells the shot to the highest bidder. Since the BI are the tag champs, him and EY challenging for the titles doesn't make sense unless they were breaking world elite up. It wouldn't matter who he sold it to, he's all about the money.

 

[Tougie]

Nash getting a title shot is something to not give a damn about. Yeah odds are he will pick a former NWO member or EY, but really who cares. The tag division has been lagging as of late. Although with the signing of the Young Bucks TNA could really raise the bar if they fueding with the Guns. But most tag teams probably wont even get the chance to even have a run. 3D, they don't need another run. British Invasion, idk maybe I just don't see it but I just dont see them as the dominate heel tag team. Beer Money IMO is getting stale. So maybe Nash getting the shot is something to fear, it will make the tag division even more stale IMO.

 

[Lancer]

I think that while Nash's title shot is nothing to "cheer" for, it definitely raises a little interest in the division. Face it, you have the champs, you have Beer Money, and you have MCMG who have been given a lot of chances and never seem to capture the gold. Other than that, there's not much left.

There are quite a few possibilities here. Nash teams with either EY, giving him the rub...or brings in Sean Waltman (X-Pac) or Scott Hall as his partner, resurrecting the "nWo"...or he teams up with Hogan...although hopefully that last possibility is just that.

I think the best bet would be to have him team up with Eric Young. He automatically gets the rub, and you have someone who can work the majority of the match as Nash is really just too old. It works...

 

[jncwrestling]

Nash is never too old. He could always pull off a Jack Knife and that is all it takes. Would like to see him do it to that tall fit idiot Morgan who has the physical but nothing up stairs. Morgan's not even close to an Ultimate Warrior because at least Warrior's stupidity was entertaining.. I don't know why but I'd laugh. Still I would like to see the outsiders back on top man. Scott Hall my #1 of all time. Yuh you read right. (tooth pick in your face)

 

[BigGintheCG16]

I think some are right. Nash and Hogan COULD be champions in an "ok" fashion. But even the best storyline and idea they can muster up with them two being champions, things would still be better without it. The TNA fans LOVE their TNA originals, let's face that. We don't want Nash/Hogan as tag-champs, it's degrading and insulting. I don't care what storyline would be "ok" for it.

They made their first mistake when they let Nash win a tag shot to begin with, but I must be fair and watch it play out.

 

[dansaun77]

Nash and Waltman will be challenging for the Tag Team Titles with the feast or fored case. Hall is in terrible condition, and should only be used, if at all, as a mouthpiece/manager

 

[Suneeboy]

I think Nash should stay far away from any titles at this point in his career, taking into account what TNA is doing.

We all know Kevin Nash's history. Nash is only out for what Nash wants, and will disregard what is the greater good for himself. He is still over yes, because his is a legend, and he can work the stick like few can, but he is also one bump away from moving in the ring like the Great Khali. He is not fun to watch in the ring anymore, PERIOD. Anything he does at this point involving a championship run of any kind works towards burying the younger guys. He needs to be putting guys over left and right and getting prepared to work as a GM or commentary type character. He is no longer championship material.

He is not like his Kliq compadres over in the WWE. He is no HBK, and he is no HHH. He is not a veteran who is still on top of his game. He is a decade past his prime, and maybe even a year past retirement.

I LOVE Nash, and have always loved his work, but I do not want him with another title run of any kind. I want him to put guys over cleanly, and work the same way Mick Foley is working right now. Good promos, light wrestling, and putting guys over in EVERY...SINGLE...MATCH that he is in. Like Foley, he is no longer a draw for his in ring work, and needs to accept that.

But like I said when I started my post. Unfortunately Nash is only looking out for Nash.

 

[XgringolocoX]

Nash given a title shot shouldn't make people skared. I mean, he COULD not win the damn things no matter who his partner may be. I agree with previous posters that he shouldn't be a title holder. Nash has also been pretty good about putting people over, so I really can't se him doing a title grab at this point. You already had MEM, bringing in NWO would just be repetitive and boring. NWO is dead. It was great, but it's dead!
Addressing Hogan coming in right at this time....I don't think Hogan would go for it. Hogan is going to come in, revitilize TNA.......as Tag Champs!? Seriously? I don't see that happening. I hope to see Hogan stay FAR away from competing in any match. He's too brokendown to wrestle with any sort of believability.

 

[King Douche]

Scott Hall fat ass will coem in and win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Meanwhile Kevin Nash and X-Pac will be TNA Tag Team Champions, and Hulk Hogan Legends Champion for awhile until he takes the World Heavyweight Championship from Scott Hall. It be funny as hell if it ended up like that.

 

[flicketysplit1125]

Has nobody consider the nWo(or whatever name they give Hall, Nash, Hogan and X-pac) as authority figures? Each one coud handle a seperate part of TNA. Hall and Nash would get the tag team division Hogan would get the heavyweight scene and X Pac would get the X Division. This could limit their in ring participation and still involve them in interesting ways.

To King Douche:

Hey don't knwo if you noticed but it's no longer the Legends Championship, it's the Global Championship and held by Eric Young( an ally of Nash kayfabe but that can change) Also I dont see why Nash and X pac would team up rather than re form the Outsiders? are you Vince Russo? because your storyline makes no sense and sucks fuck which seems to fit all the criteria of a Vince Russo creation lately.

 

[J.D Lethal]

The nWo is a tricky subject would I like to see it yes...but will i be sad to see my idols from the 90's are being used to only try to push in a fail try.Yes Scott Hall is to over weight and needs to be on Dr.Drew. But i wouldn't mind seeing him be some sort of teacher or aid to some1 like Jay Lethal would be a great, because this once a month wrestle thing would sucks. Scott Hall and Kevin Nash could teach him the ways of being the Main Event,Beer Money to me is great Heel or Face people pay to to see them either way they will be come Tag Champs and would be a good foundation tag team of a stable.Yea i know it's missing the draw of a Current main event star but kevin Nash isn't that used up,i Say in 2 Months as Heavyweight Champion it gives time for Lethal to Come into the role of Main Event Star instead of Jobber...yea i know it's a insane ideal but it's 4am

 

[It's Damn Real!]

I love how all of you pretend like you won't mark the fuck out when Hall picks up the mic and says "Hey, yo..." like you and the rest of us did, and do, every single time he does it.

The report this morning is that both Hall and Waltman have signed "pay-as-you-go" type contracts, which means they're paid a percentage for every show they show up for, or for every show they work. The contract is open ended, which means it can be cut off at any time by TNA.

In addition to them signing a pay-as-you-go deal, the report also suggests that the plans for them are short-term, so why the fuck are all of you so up in arms about this?

 

[MikeTaylor315]

I like and dislike the idea of some sort of reformation of the NWO in TNA.

On one hand I dislike the idea if Waltman, Hall etc. will be wrestling frequently. I can't comment on Waltmans condition, but Hall doesn't seem to be doing so great nowadays. TNA should really focus on bringing up the great young talent which they have, and bringing in these guys who's hayday was years ago might just put on hold any progress they could be making.

On the other hand, names which have recognition could, if done correctly, help bring the young guys up. Using these guys in a limited wrestling role, and maybe using them as some sort of mentor or authority figure could be of benefit to the young guys, and also to TNA and it's ratings.

It really just depends on how TNA handle this, if done correctly it could help them, but there is a chance it could do a lot of damage if handled badly

 

[NSL]

So Hall and Waltman are officially coming in, and since it's a "pay for play" contract, I can almost guarantee they'll be there to get their money. How else will they support their various habits?

This is just all bad news. It's starting to get really hard to defend this stuff, and I won't even try. The nWo is/was a stupid idea for TNA, and they just continue to play into Hogan's hands. I'm almost positive their signings are the 2nd nail in TNA's coffin.

 

[Super Crazy]

So Hall and Waltman are officially coming in, and since it's a "pay for play" contract, I can almost guarantee they'll be there to get their money. How else will they support their various habits?

This is just all bad news. It's starting to get really hard to defend this stuff, and I won't even try. The nWo is/was a stupid idea for TNA, and they just continue to play into Hogan's hands. I'm almost positive their signings are the 2nd nail in TNA's coffin.

I have to say I agree with you. As soon as I saw the article about the " pay for play " contract as you called it, I knew they would have the incentive to show up to the tapings. This seriously is not good for TNA. I don't understand how Hulk Hogan could think reincarnating the nWo is good for business. They are all old men, and they don't deserve to attempt to put on a huge storyline like this.

If TNA keeps this up, then I believe Hogan will be the death of them. Sure their ratings will spike for a bit due to name value, but once the fans realize that Hogan is essentially worthless to the wrestling business ring-wise, they will stop caring about him, and even more so, TNA if he is still around.

 

[Mondaynightwars2010]

The way TNA is looking for 2010, Lockdown Lethal Lockdown match is coming together pretty early this year, with the company being split into two main forces Carter/Hogan/Angle side vs Jarrett/Foley side, Lockdown to me looks like

Team Hogan, Nash, Angle, Steiner? vs Team Jarrett, Foley, ? , ?.

Ive always liked the NWO but they will need to blend vintage NWO guys with fresh talent. Nash, Bischoff as manager, Hogan, maybe like Wolfe, or Joe, throw in a tag team MCMG's. Plus with the rumours of TNA trying to resign Hardy and sign on Flair. Who knows where Hardy will fit into the growing Jigsaw puzzle, one thing we all know is true, the wrestling promotions start feuding the real winners are the fans. Sit back, watch 3 hour impact, and we go from there.

 

[Skorpiunz]

I'm begrudgingly excited, I've gotta say. I can't help but anticipate the nWo in TNA in some form - even though I know that, like with all things in TNA, the pay-off will be incredibly underwhelming.

I prefer underwhelming rather than incredibly predictable COUGHWWECOUGH..
Sorry for someone I'm about to respond to I couldn't find your post again to quote you.
Someones said something along the lines of MEM had been useless..

That's crap Main event mafia was a great idea and up until their loss of power, stings ejection and Booker T's poor acting ability it was a good stable and it felt like a force.. When the music hit, OH NOES MEM IS COMING!!

 

[Canflam]

It did feel like a force & I for 1 am exicted about the potential of an NWo reunion. Scott Hall's excited & so am I. I won't jump to any conclusions about who an NWO reunion until after if & when it happens. Who knows who could be added to the faction, though I'm hoping not Flair. LOL.

 

[yeroc]

i really tna wrestling alot more then the wwe at the moment but starting an nwo story in tna in my opinion is a bad idea they tried in the wwe and it didnt work the idea of taking on the wwe is exiciting but no nwo

 

[CorporateLewis]

I think it would be cool if the nWo (Hall, Nash, Kid) got a bunch of the younger heel wrestlers and hogan got a bunch of the younger face wrestlers. Hall, Nash, Kid and Hogan would just be seen as like team managers and they would just cut promos and sometimes do run ins during matches.

 

[King Douche]

I think it would be cool if the nWo (Hall, Nash, Kid) got a bunch of the younger heel wrestlers and hogan got a bunch of the younger face wrestlers. Hall, Nash, Kid and Hogan would just be seen as like team managers and they would just cut promos and sometimes do run ins during matches.

Yeah I like them 3 to be mentors/managers to Berr Money who could be the new Outsiders. Hogan and Bishoff could be mentors/managers to Styles, Daniels, Joe and Lethal. Being the new NWO(but the good NWO).

 

[Bobbywoodhogan]

I dont watch wrestling anymore really but I had to watch on Monday night when I herad Bret was coming back to Raw and Hogan to TNA. I actually preferred the TNA show and it was so good to see the nWo in the ring together. It was just like old times (loved Sting in the rafters). I just wonder where they are going they all acted abit hush hush in the ring and the';re playing Hogan like is he with them or not? cause it seems Bischoff is. Are Hall and Waltman back for good? Now if they do reunite the nWo what will they be called cause the nWo is owned by WWE?