As established, Jay Bradley, Hernandez and Samoa Joe are in the BFG series. The other nine? Here it goes:
(1. Jay Bradley
2. Samoa Joe
3. Hernandez)
4. Chrsitopher Daniels
5. Kazarian
6. AJ Styles
7. Chris Sabin
8. Magnus
9. Matt Morgan
10. Bobby Roode
11. Austin Aries
12. Mr. Anderson.................Anderson
Now for the reasons:
Both members of
Bad Influence, because Gunner and James Storm just won the Tag team championships, I don't know why they would suddenly be placed in a tournament for the World Heavyweight championship.
Both Daniels and Kaz have entertained us for the past year or so with their promos and comedy skits, and have also been in TNA longer than most of the names mentioned above. I think TNA will finally give them the brass rings, just like they did to Roode and Storm 2 years ago.
Chris Sabin as Hogan put him over (
put over by Hulk Hogan for crying out loud!) offered him a World title shot his year. With Destination X removed from the PPV list, I guess the
"Option C" will now take place in the BFG series, and especially with Sabin, as there have been comments of him being future world champion since his return, and also because he is one of the "originals". After serving a long time in the midweight divisions, I think he will get his chance during this series, like Kaz and Daniels.
Magnus.
Dixie Carter and Sting have put this guy over several times in the past few months or so, and has really improved since the UK tour. I can't think of a reason as to why he won't be placed in the series, as he has been given a push since January this year.
Bobby Roode and Austin Aries; the "Team of World champions". There have been rumours spreading that these two will now spilt, and if this is true, the BFG series is their only alternative. Both have proved themselves and were
great world champions, this is the way to push them back up, and also to put the younger guys over, just like Roode was put over not long ago.
The DNA of TNA, Matt "Frikin'" Morgan. This year, this guy has really shown us a side we have never seen of his. His tremendous work as a heel, and in his promos show that he can be a great World champion.
Harassing Hogan backstage several times shows that TNA cares abouth the 7ft monster. It was almost as if "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan was getting bullied by Matt[/B]; something we have never seen anyone do. Having been buried several times after gaining momentum, I suppose this is the time he will get put over, and will stay in his position (and obviously progress). The competition he has makes it even better, as Styles, Joe, Roode and Aries are some of the best performers in TNA, and stars that can make almost anyone look good in the ring.
The Asshole of the Eights, Mr. Anderson. 2 years ago, Anderson was one of the top stars of TNA. His in ring work, most noteably with Kurt Angle was enjoyed, and his promos kept this guy rolling. Fast foward late 2011, his matches and promos have become a bore. He doesn't even look like he want's to be there anymore. As the guy dominating TNA is the world champ, I reckon Bully Ray will want one of the members of the Aces and Eights as his number one contender. The first option? The new VP of the Aces and Eights, Mr. Anderson. This is his chance to regain all of the charisma he lost last year, and if it works well enough, we may see the (Vince McMahon voice) "old" Mr. Anderson
The Phenominal One, the first ever Grand slam champion in TNA; AJ Styles. I really think that this guy will end Bully Ray's reign, saving TNA, ultimately turning him back to a babyface. The story behind it could be that he doesn't want the house he built to come to an end, at Bully's hands, (or anyone's hands for that matter), and none of the others will be worthy enough to take the title from he "Baddest Mother Trucker" today, Bully Ray. Altenatively, Styles hasn't been world champion since May of 2010. He may want what he rightfully deserves after 3 years. The thing that makes it quite obvious he will get in to the series anywaay, is the encounter from last week between Rampage Jackson and Kurt Angle, and also the match between AJ and Angle. Rampage vs Angle forshadows that we get to see a match between them at Bound For Glory, to get them some mainstream attention (this is a top MMA fighter and an Olymic Gold Medalist we're talking here), and the outcome of the match between Angle and AJ was dissappointing to many. Though, it was to get Angle over as it was the night he was announced as the next Hall Of Fame inductee. The rematch will regain Styles' momentum, and will eventually lead to him becoming the new World Champion.
So there you have it, (I know, sad right?), the supposed list of the BFG series contestants. I reckon this year's series is mainly based on pure competition (with no Robbie E's or squash matches), and for the most part, to put Morgan and co over. I'm not sure where Hardy fits in all of this, but for the time being, these are the guys who are most likely going to enter the series, and it will make the stars of tomorrow.
