TNA Pulls Plug on Chyna if XXX DVD Hits Shelves

[Brian in Austin]

Well TMZ is reporting that Joanie "Chyna" Laurer has been informed by TNA officials that if her latest porn film hits shelves, that any potential long term deal is off the table.


http://www.tmz.com/2011/06/02/chyna...estling-threatened-porno-tape-contract-vivid/


I guess it was a big deal to TNA after all.




Wrestling superstar Chyna tells TMZ ... she has been told point blank that if her new XXX porn tape is actually released, she will never be allowed to work for TNA Wrestling ever again.



It's a big deal for Chyna -- because she had recently been in talks with the wrestling organization about working out a long term deal ... and before the XXX tape came into the picture, things were looking optimistic.

But now, with the hardcore tape set to be released later this month, Chyna tells us she got a call from TNA honchos warning her that if she lets the tape hit shelves ... the deal is off for good.

Chyna tells us, "The whole thing has been constant drama ... it's all good in the end ... [TNA Wrestling] is missing the boat."

She adds, "FREEDOOOM!"

So far, no word from TNA.

 

[itssoeasy123]

Yeah, well atleast she's not in TNA anymore, I don't really think she was gonna last in TNA anyway. Especially with this kind of stuff and her drug history, she would've been more of a liability than Jeff Hardy.

And besides, they don't want a pornstar, but a few junkie's where one's going to be thrown in prison, that's ok. I'm not standing up for Chyna by any mean's, but making this company look stupid.

Sometime's with this company that find's new way's no not make sense.

 

[#hamler]

Impact Wrestling's loss. If TNA can keep someone like Jeff Hardy around and give him numerous chances I don't understand what's so bad about keeping Chyna around. If they just don't mention the fact that she's in porn, then why not keep her around. She's not the main focus, she isn't TNA's top draw like Hardy was, what's the problem? In my opinion, Impact Wrestling didn't really need her all that much. The chances of Chyna actually climing back in the ring full time and putting on an even somewhat decent match was highly unlikely. Obviously, Chyna knows she doesn't need TNA. And if TNA gave up on her over something as simple as this, they didn't need her. Not a big deal at all.

 

[X]

Good for everyone involved, I guess. First off, her porn has already been released online so it has for all intents and purposes "hit the shelves" already. Speaking of which, how behind the times are TNA? They don't even release porn on VHS anymore, just like they don't release ANYTHING on VHS anymore, it's a dead medium.

Anyways, like I was saying, good for everyone involved. TNA most certainly does not need her and she would add nothing to their company really that they couldn't find elsewhere for cheaper and not have as much drama. Chyna doesn't need TNA either, honestly she'll probably make more money off the porn than she would in TNA since that company doesn't pay jackshit in general to their female wrestlers. Whether this is a good career move because of morals or ethics or whatever is another discussion, but financially speaking, it's probably better for Chyna this way.

No skin off my nose. She looked sloppy during her one appearance at the PPV and I have no interest in seeing her in a ring again if she isn't going to take it seriously.

 

[Rayne]

Simple answer- Jeff Hardy's a bigger star than Chyna. Justice is not equal in professional wrestling; the big stars get breaks, because they put asses in seats. Female wrestlers that haven't been seen in almost a decade get scraps.

I'd actually be surprised if TNA/IW would keep themselves from a deal with Chyna over pornography. They haven't struck me as an organization with high moral scruples; this is an organization that had a wrestler smack a woman on PPV after SpikeTV told them they couldn't do it on cable. It sounds like free publicity to me.

But no big loss, really. Chyna is yesterday's news. She couldn't do anything for TNA/IW that they don't have the people for already.

 

[Brian in Austin]

Wow guys. I have to say I'm a bit surprised at the reaction to this news when compared to my initial thread about how I felt like this whole issue was bad for TNA. With that thread, people said it was no big deal and had no impact on TNA at all.

Now some of you are throwing her (Chyna) under the bus as quickly as possible.

Maybe it's not the same folks as those who were quick to say it was no big deal, but it's just interesting how quickly minds are changed once TNA management actually speaks out on an issue like this one and the Foley twittergate.

 

[sweetcosmicpope]

I don't personally find it to be a big deal that she's in porno, but I can definitely see why TNA/IW would be very heavy-handed about this.

They absolutely don't need that kind of publicity, when they are trying to grow their brand. It's been mentioned that they are hypocrits for allowing Jeff Hardy to stay, but one point has already been mentioned: he puts asses in seats. The other big thing, which we can't be sure of, is if there is no exit clause in his contract, should he get caught using drugs, then they have to pay him regardless. Might as well get something for that money.

 

[attackgypsy]

Simple answer- Jeff Hardy's a bigger star than Chyna. Justice is not equal in professional wrestling; the big stars get breaks, because they put asses in seats. Female wrestlers that haven't been seen in almost a decade get scraps.

I'd actually be surprised if TNA/IW would keep themselves from a deal with Chyna over pornography. They haven't struck me as an organization with high moral scruples; this is an organization that had a wrestler smack a woman on PPV after SpikeTV told them they couldn't do it on cable. It sounds like free publicity to me.

But no big loss, really. Chyna is yesterday's news. She couldn't do anything for TNA/IW that they don't have the people for already.

Simple answer: Jeff Hardy place not only himself but other performers in danger of serious injury by his drug addiction. Repeatedly. As well as being arrested for intent to sell.

Chyna did a porn.

I'd take Chyna anyday. A little embarrassing, but better than placing themselves legally liable for an injury and getting sued to the moon for allowing a known drug addict to perform.

 

[Charismatic Enigma]

I honestly feel bad for her. I think that she had a rough life and the WWE finally made her feel like "somebody", she got money, fame, and when the Playboy magazine came out it made her feel feminine something she obviously had personal issues with her whole life, since she had a lot of plastic surgery around that time as well.

However after being let go of by WWE I think she experienced extreme lows, because of HHH's situation with Stephanie she was basically blacklisted by WWE, I think she became severely depressed, and sought attention wherever she could find it on reality TV. When nothing was really working for her became addicted to drugs, and her life started spiraling. This really isn't uncommon for a lot of wrestlers from that time period.

I don't know what the circumstances involving "1 Night in China" being released were, but I really don't believe she ever intended that to come out. Once it did though, and got attention, I think that's deadly for someone like her. It's like when a bully becomes popular by making fun of someone, so they keep doing it. The success of that movie was negative reinforcement for her.

What she really needed was help. She needed rehab, she should be in the WWE hall of fame, she could have been a trainer for future women's wrestlers. I think as she grew more desperate for attention (and possibly money with her drug habit) she did this new movie, and then TNA out of the blue made her the offer to offset Kharma's WWE arrival. So Chyna lied about making the video so she could work the initial TNA show, so everyone could see that she's "still got it". Fast forward to the clip being released now, and it makes her look like a liar. Obviously TNA doesn't want negative publicity, and for all you who keep mentioning Jeff Hardy, he isn't back yet is he? So in a desperate attempt to save face, she gave them the cliche "your loss", but I really think this could have been a great thing to help start to give her purpose and get her back in a positive direction, and I feel really bad for her that she feels this is the best she is capable of now.

I know a lot of people that have only started watching wrestling recently may not remember this but there was a time when she was a mega star and a really positive influence to young girls everywhere, and I think it's really sad to see things turn out this way for her. I just hope she gets the help she needs before it's too late.

 

[Rayne]

Simple answer: Jeff Hardy place not only himself but other performers in danger of serious injury by his drug addiction. Repeatedly. As well as being arrested for intent to sell.

Chyna did a porn.

I'd take Chyna anyday. A little embarrassing, but better than placing themselves legally liable for an injury and getting sued to the moon for allowing a known drug addict to perform.

Since when does putting other performers in danger exclude you from a job in professional wrestling? Goldberg was huge, but was practically famous for injuring his partners. Rick and Scott Stiener have left a wake of injured professional wrestlers behind them.

There are two things that really matter in professional wrestling, and they're closely, if not completely related- how many asses you put in seats, and how much the power players in back like you.

I also do not believe there has yet been a successful case where a performer has sued either another performer or the organization they worked for for an injury that occurred on the job. Daffney's trying, but truth be it told she's a long shot. Anyone that tried to sue would have to be permanently crippled, because no wrestling organization would ever hire someone who tried to sue a company for what's considered part of the risk of being a professional wrestler.

Let's face it, a wrestling ring is not exactly an OSHA approved workplace.

 

[Whatsinaname696]

TNA's choice, but.... really? because she fucked on film she is no longer valuable? ... says a lot about America if thas the ONLY reason for being let go, not a huge fan of her myself but.... still seems a lil twisted but hey... thas how it goes, keep a druggie on board that could hurt people, and let a bitch having sex go ... yup

EDIT: also my lyrics at the bottom refer to porn stars for the uniformed and they are part of kurt angles lyrics.... so... yeah, jus another point... and to Rayne there's a diff between an obvious risk, like in any full contact sport or w/e and being drugged out of your head

 

[Mr. Artistic guy]

I'm only emulating x but this is a good thing by all accounts cept' possibly Chynas. Chyna was never a particularly good worker in her wrestling prime. Since then she has indulged on a life of drugs, depravity and the like and that can only have worsened her further. This was demonstrated by her ability at the PPV appearance.

She had the one off appearance which was good and worked at the time and there is no real sense keeping her around any longer. TNA may not realise but this is the best thing could have happened to them in this regard. If she'd have stuck around we'd have got her, a bad female worker, pushed to the moon no doubt with a knockouts title reign or more which she isn't deserving of at this time. Plus her activities outside of wrestling, as this issue has highlighted, leave a lot to be desired. TNA do not need any more people with personal problems plaguing their locker room, Jeff Hardy was a hindrance, Angle is tolerable but you should't aspire to keep those sorts of people around.

As always with TNA, what worries me most is the fact they tried to secure a long-term deal with TNA. It's proving once again they book for the big names with a lot of former glory and not the people who can actually wrestle and draw numbers in this day and age.

Speaking of what she needs personally; help and not to be in a high-pressure environment like a wrestling locker room. Look, she had he one appearance and it was fine, what's wrong with one good shoot-out and riding off into the sunset. Why do we have to try to keep everyone longer than their available tenure. I'll say it again. BEST CASE SCENARIO.

 

[WWWYKI777]

TNA is on SPIKE TV , if anything Chyna being a pornstar is smiled upon by the general viewers of the channel

2ndly , why does it matter if she releases a new porn when shes already been in 2?

3rd thats a simply ridiculous demand/ultimatum and they'd be nuts to think she would or even could cancel it , do they not realize that would also be screwing over the other pornstars involved , vivid , the camera men , the director , etc?

 

[RendarSelin]

Impact Wrestling's loss. If TNA can keep someone like Jeff Hardy around and give him numerous chances I don't understand what's so bad about keeping Chyna around. If they just don't mention the fact that she's in porn, then why not keep her around.

This sums up my opinion on the matter perfectly. Seems TNA is having a bit of a crisis over what they will keep and tolerate. Not sure what the big deal is, Mickie James has done similar films in the past, as has other women in the wrestling profession. However, they will hold onto and give a man a chance who is not only battling drug issues in court and also unable to work a PPV main event, not only insulting the fans, but putting his own life and Sting's at risk. How is a woman doing a pornographic film any worse than a man who comes to the ring under the influence? It's not like TNA's going to air a vignette on Impact Wrestling of said film, however, they did air the debacle of Jeff Hardy (AND charged the fans for it). I'm a fan of TNA, but I think those in charge of the company are complete idiots.

 

[CaptainZaltan]

The remarkable story here is that TNA is showing themselves to have some standards after all. After hiring Bubba the "fuck Haiti" Sponge, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, The Nasty Boyz, Jeff Hardy and others (and subsequently having to get rid of most of them), it seems like they are finally smartening up and refusing to sign a performer with too much personal baggage and controversy attached, regardless of name value. Good for TNA, I say. Whatever your feelings on porn are, it's frowned on in the mainstream, and porn stars have no place in a show that's recently begun putting more emphasis on wrestling and less on shock value and entertainment. And having some standards for who they hire makes TNA/Impact Wrestling look more mature and professional as a company.

 

[Karilas]

...Daffney's trying, but truth be it told she's a long shot. Anyone that tried to sue would have to be permanently crippled, because no wrestling organization would ever hire someone who tried to sue a company for what's considered part of the risk of being a professional wrestler.

Let's face it, a wrestling ring is not exactly an OSHA approved workplace.

In the case of Daffney she's merely trying to reclaim medical expenses for an injury which occurred in a TNA ring, now I'm no expert but as far as I'm aware if she were a WWE contractor, she wouldn't even be in this position now because they cover expenses for injuries which occur while working an angle for the company. The fact that TNA doesn't provide such cover is actually pretty damn lame, in my opinion.

Still 15 years ago in WCW she wouldn't have stood a chance! Just ask Mick Foley.

As for Impact Wrestling refusing to hire Chyna in the event of the inevitable release of her lesbian/anal porno romp does surprise me a little, but then again with the direction they're currently trying to take the company in it doesn't really surprise me. We've all heard Hulk talk about the reason for moving away from the TNA name, so I suppose porno affiliations aren't exactly what they're looking for. As for what Chyna could have brought to TNA, I've been on the fence, here. If TNA are willing to reinvest in the talent that helped set their Knockout Division apart, then they could very easily do it without Chyna, then again, if Chyna were serious about getting back in the ring and was prepared to really give it her all, she could still have been an asset regardless of her extra-curricular activities. Contradictory, I know, hence why I'm on the fence.

 

[BASSER911414]

i thought u guys would have been happy tna is putting its foot down finally. as to what the big deal is.

chyna is a big wrestling name. and shes using her wrestling status in her video. thts a big deal.

doing drugs is stuff u dont do in front of a live audience or ppl watching at home

screwing two guys at the same time with the intent that ppl watch is a much differnt story.

nor tna or wwe would want to be associated with a porn actress. and especially a porn actress who uses her name in wrestling to market her product.

whos to say there wont be a 'you sucked dicks' or 'you did porn' or 'you screwed two guys' or any other porn related chant on tna any night she comes on. same with wwe. but i can confidently say tht wwe NOW definitely wont be having chyna anywhere near their product in the foreseeable future.

and plz ppl stop bashing tna for everything. especially when theyre finally doing something logical for a change

 

[wrestlingxp]

Wait...has TNA totally forgotten her last video with Sean Waltman? Its not like its her first video.

I dont really care though... in the end she would be around for a little while. Do the thing with Jarrett and would be lost.

I was about to say the same thing. She had already been in porno before this one. It sounds like to me, TNA was stringing her along, brought her in to test her out and are merely using the new porno as an excuse. If they dont want to use her, they should just come out and say it, IMO. The porno should not have anything to do with if if they were gonna sign her in the first place, had already done porn...

 

[BASSER911414]

I was about to say the same thing. She had already been in porno before this one. It sounds like to me, TNA was stringing her along, brought her in to test her out and are merely using the new porno as an excuse. If they dont want to use her, they should just come out and say it, IMO. The porno should not have anything to do with if if they were gonna sign her in the first place, had already done porn...

yea but the first porno was released in 2004 before her supposed soberness. and although waltman and chyna were involved there was no mention of wwe or tna or wcw or any other company.

this time theyre using the words ex wwe and tna wrestler chyna. and nobody really cares abt the first tape anymore because it was more of a glorified celeb sex tape than an actual professional porno. this one is. theres a difference

 

[whoopin' ass]

I can somewhat understand TNA positon on this - it is one thing to show your goods in playboy, it is a little different to do a couple hour, no hold(and hole) barred movie. despite people like sasha grey getting some mainstream work, porn is still a no-no for most companies. having said that, how serious was chyna about coming back to wrestling? wasn't it a couple months back that she said she was done wrestling? plus these movies are done pretty quick so it would have only been done in the last few months. wouldn't her tna deal been around the same time? assuming so, if she wanted to, she could have waited to do the movie. also, while it cost them money, vivid could have held off on the movie had she asked them too. which would be better for them: releasing a movie with someone who was popular 10 years ago or someone who just had a recent run? holding off on the release wouldn't have hurt them.

in the end, i just don't know how serious she was about a comeback.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Sorry TNA, but Chyna's kooter is already on the internet. It was before this new porn video came out too. At least this video is professional. I guess a sex tape is okay but a porno tape isn't. Chyna doesn't need TNA or anyone it seems at this point. TNA really doesn't need Chyna either. I just don't know why TNA is so offended by this. Impact Wrestling has nothing but girls brawling in their bra and panties and stripping almost every segment. I thought this would be right down TNA's alley. Spike TV isn't necessarily a family network either. I could understand if this were WWE since they have a family image, but TNA?

 

[mikeyboy]

I dont really think the porn film is the issue here , i mean there is already one floating around out there and Mikey James also has some porn stuff and so did Shelly Martinez , there has got to be something else to this and they are just using this as an excuse because its simple to explain this way. Anyway its not that big of a loss for TNA , they really dont need her and it didnt seem like they had plans for her anyway.

 

[yur_momma]

ok so this is all about the video that Chyna and her agent said didnt exist right? LOL
lyin' bitch.

she signed with tna hoping it would boost sales for her movie then she found out tna wouldnt like it and tried to deny it existed. tna should have kept her...both are worthless and deserve each other.

tna got another old school person to show up on their show and chyna found some new drug connections. worked out for both sides at least for a few weeks.

 

[Karilas]

...whos to say there wont be a 'you sucked dicks' or 'you did porn' or 'you screwed two guys' or any other porn related chant on tna any night she comes on. same with wwe. but i can confidently say tht wwe NOW definitely wont be having chyna anywhere near their product in the foreseeable future.

and plz ppl stop bashing tna for everything. especially when theyre finally doing something logical for a change

I'd totally love to start a "You like anal!" chant at an Impact taping. Lucky I live in the UK and can't afford to go to Universal Studios. Also, irrelevant as it seems they ain't hiring her any time soon.

 

[kevberg]

It was nice to see her in a couple matches. I wished it could be more, but really, how did she think it would go?

A porn star in a company is bad for company PR. Yeah Mickie James did some pics and vids stuff, but hers was years ago under a stage name which can be a buffer against stuff.

If Vince didn't wanna use the most popular porn star in the last decade, Jenna Jameson, then what makes Chyna think it would work for her.

Its a shame, was nice to see her kicking ass for a match or two, and was hopng it was a road back for her.