What TNA needed was not Hogan but.....

[wolvdog316]

The Rock. You want somebody to give you ratings, to give you publicity, to give you a HUGE boost, and to give Vince a REAL scared shitless stance, it's the Rock.

Hogan is too old. He won't help TNA. Not his fault, he just got old. Everybody has seen the comeback time and time again. Nothing special. We will watch his first match, remember that he was garbage in the ring, that only so many hulk ups can be entertaining and then go back to fighting over WWE's title scene.

But the Rock, that's fresh. That's more than fresh, that's the ONLY free agent that could actually help TNA enough to justify giving in to one persons demands. Nobody is going to pay to see Hogan fight Joe, or Lashley, or Foley, or Sting or Flair. But Rock. Rock vs Lashley? Could propel Lash into the next Brock. Rock vs AJ? Rock vs Daniels, Rock vs Samoa. Rock vs ANYBODY and they will without a doubt come out 100% better than when they went in.

The fans want Rock back. They NEED Rock back. And all the little mommys who take the kiddies to see Race to Witch Mountain, and Gridiron Gang and Walking tall would tune in JUST to see their sexy man half naked. Not to mention you steal Vince's kiddie ratings as kids just ADORE the Rock right now. I would bet you my life savings, about 42 grand right now, that Rock would draw bigger than a .2 I would bet everything I own on that.

Rock could be guy that shifts the momentum in TNA's favor.

Problem is, he is rich beyond belief, has no desire to return, and unlike Hogan, doesn't need to be put on a pedestal and his ass kissed 24x7. If anybody could convince him, and bullshit him its Bischoff. I don't think for one second Rock feels he owes anything to Vince. I think Rock feels they are even, so if Rock joined TNA he wouldn't be betraying Vince.

Ask yourself this. Foley getting beat down by World Elite. Whose music would you pop for more? Hogans? Rocks? Austins? Who do you think would win. I love Austin, probably my favorite wrestler but Rock would out pop BOTH of them and it wouldn't even be close.

THAT would be Impact. THAT would be something new. THAT would make me go WOW, TNA just stepped up their fucking game.

 

[Dexter]

While they're at it, why don't they get Bret Hart, Tiger Mask, and The Lord Jesus Christ to sign up too?

Of course the Rock would be huge but why are we even talking about it? It's about as likely as me nailing Jessica Alba. It'd be great, but yeah, not happening in this or any other lifetime.

 

[Kliq]

What an absolutely foolish topic. Hogan is wrestling. The Rock is just one good character who has come and gone in the industry that Hulk Hogan mainstreamed. Children who like his movies and fans of his are the only people that might be interested, and children is not a demographic Spike TV cares about. The network that hosts Impact is geared toward men 18+. Hogan is the man to increase this demographic. I have no idea where you get the idea that Rock's pop would be better than Hogan Austin. I don't remember the entire Hall of Fame attendence chanting 'one more match' for an hour when he was on stage.

This all just sounds like a foolish mark's bias to me.

 

[NSL]

The Rock? Really? I'm pretty sure that all but the base of his fanbase vanished when he ditched wrestling for the Hollywood career. Sure, it'd make a big splash, until they realize he just doesn't care anymore.

I'm not jumping on the "Hogan's Saving TNA" bandwagon yet, but I won't argue that it hasn't already helped, if only for the short term. Until we see what we're going to get from Hulkamania, there's no reason to start thinking about who could have done better...

 

[DiscipleofWrestling]

Finally The Rock has.....

The Rock is NEVER coming back to pro wrestling. It's a good idea or wish, but as the old saying goes, if fishes were wishes, the world would be an ocean. I like The Rock.... not Dwayne Johnson, the man who denies ever having been in the WWE except to promote his normal cavalcade of crap movies. He's done all he could to distance himself from wrestling, for better and for worse. He doesn't want to come back, and to be bluntly honest, I don't know if I really ever want him to return to the ring. I kinda like the memories I have before he left already. All I'd like to see is the man acknowledge that he wouldn't be in the position he's in if it wasn't for WWE. (end of soap box)

TNA needs to build younger talent. Bringing Hogan in is a big enough of a gamble right now. It's going to pay off on the short term. And we still don't know what he's going to do: wrestle, on-screen character, or salesperson for Geritol. (That'd sure go over with the 18-49 demographic, brother.) If Hogan keeps out of the ring except for once or twice a year, I think it will work out. If he tries to make another "comeback" to the ring for an extended period and pushes down TNA's younger talent, TNA may or may not be in trouble. We could see an exodus from TNA like WCW experienced in 1999-early 2000.

TNA needs to keep building on their younger talent. I haven't seen much of Nigel McGuiness (Desmond Wolfe), but I could tell in the five minutes he had with Angle, the man can go. AJ, Daniels, Joe, MCMG, Beer Money, Eric Young, Lethal, and some of the other young talent need to be given a chance to be pushed to that next level. I hope and pray Hogan and Bischoff (especially) realize the mistakes of World Championship Wrestling and do their best to build TNA as another legit wrestling organization.

 

[JGlass]

Hey, remember that time people didn't completely ignore logic?

Problem #1) The Rock is never going to TNA- The Rock has already made it clear he's not interested in returning to wrestle in the WWE. He hasn't even hosted RAW yet, and Nancy fucking O'Dell has hosted RAW... So why in the world do you think he might go to an even more inferior company, especially because I think the whole RAW guest host concept is making RAW a little more celebrity friendly. Who's the last big celebrity they had on TNA? Pacman Jones?

Problem #2) There is nooooo way in hell The Rock deserves creative control, and there's no way they'd give it to him. He doesn't have the creativity of Bischoff or the experience of either Hogan or Bischoff. Not only that, but NOBODY deserves complete control, that only leads to trouble. Now you can argue that Vince has complete control of the WWE, but I'd argue that the Superstars have some weight with their issues. For instance, if Cena said to Vince, look, I want to hold the belt for a fairly long time this reign, I think Vince would be more than willing to work something out with him.

Problem #3) Nobody cares about The Rock anymore. He's old news to wrestling fans. Would we take him back? Yeah, but it's not going to be the days of old all over again. At the same time, though, it's kind of hard to want him back knowing that he doesn't want us back. How emo.

Reality- The Rock is done with professional wrestling, he's moved onto bigger and better things, and I can't blame him even one little bit.

 

[wolvdog316]

Think back to WHY the Monday Night Wars was so popular. It was because of moments that, at the time, we hadn't seen before. Moments that we would have NEVER thought could have happened.

Austin stunning Vince. That didn't happen. Nobody attacked the owner. Commish's sure. But Vince? Vince was untouchable. Yet it happened.

Hall and Nash. WWF guys on WCW Nitro? That's not possible. What is going on here. Luger on Nitro the day after he wrestled for WWF? Blaze throwing the Womens title in the trash? MANDKIND WINNING THE TITLE?

What about if somebody said a wrestler wouldn't wrestle for a year and half, would barely be on TV, yet would in one of the greatest feuds of all time. Sting.

The war was great because ANYTHING that could have happened, happened. Hogan turning heel. Austin wrestling Vince. Steph being sacrificed to the devil. Just out of this world entertainment. DDP got super over for christ sakes.

And this isn't about Attitude Era fans, or fans of the Rock that feel he betrayed them. Rock isn't forgotten. This is about capitalizing on what WWE isn't. Draw the kids in with the Rock, get them hooked with everything else. Cena is a HUGE draw right now, so you think Rock couldn't outdraw him? The kids are where it is at right now. Miley Cyrus has sold more albums than almost anybody. She sells out everywhere she goes. Why? Cause the kids love her. And if your telling me that Spike cares about the 18+ demo than making money your a fool. Spike, like any business wants to be the best. If they want to keep drawing in 1.2s and .6s for their shows, fine. Cool. But look at TNT during Nitro. Their shows before and after drew higher during Nitro's good years. If your drawing in 2.2s instead of 1.1s every week, then some of those people are going to check out your other shows. Hence, it helps Spike.

And yes, Rock would out pop Hogan and Austin right now. Now when he was on top he didn't draw like Hogan OR Austin, but unlike Hogan and Austin, Rock has been away from wrestling long enough that fans will actually care AND pay to see him.

And like I said, it would be VERY hard to do, but then so would beating Raw for 82 weeks. Bischoff did it. He took a guy OUT of the ring, put him 5 minutes TOPS of camera time a week, and he took off and had some of the loudest pops ever. He took an idea and turned into a royal ass whoopin for Vince.

I think it could be done. I know Rock says he is done with wrestling, I know Rock wants to be a legit actor. But I never would have guessed Hogan would have left WWF. I never would have guessed Hogan would have went heel, and I NEVER would have guessed a small southern company would drive Vince to the bring of Bankruptcy.

And I'm not saying Rock would be a HUGE draw to past wrestling fans. But he would be a HUGE draw bringing in the people who AREN'T wrestling fans. Just like the Wars. I'd have friends who swore wrestling was fake or gay or stupid but when Nash and Hall appeared they were like Whoa...why is Diesel and Razor on Nitro? Grab those fans.

And Rock makes 50-100 million and more on each movie. That's A LOT of new fans to bring to the table.

I could agree Rock might not deserve creative control, BUT there isn't many stories about him refusing to job, arguing with bookers, that sort of thing.

And I know Rock said he is done, but maybe he is just done with WWF. He did everything there, everything one man can possibly do. Maybe a new challenge is what he needs. Maybe his movies on spike could do it.

It would have been at least WORTH a try before you hand Hogan your whole company.

 

[JETER123]

Think back to WHY the Monday Night Wars was so popular. It was because of moments that, at the time, we hadn't seen before. Moments that we would have NEVER thought could have happened.

Austin stunning Vince. That didn't happen. Nobody attacked the owner. Commish's sure. But Vince? Vince was untouchable. Yet it happened.

Hall and Nash. WWF guys on WCW Nitro? That's not possible. What is going on here. Luger on Nitro the day after he wrestled for WWF? Blaze throwing the Womens title in the trash? MANDKIND WINNING THE TITLE?

What about if somebody said a wrestler wouldn't wrestle for a year and half, would barely be on TV, yet would in one of the greatest feuds of all time. Sting.

The war was great because ANYTHING that could have happened, happened. Hogan turning heel. Austin wrestling Vince. Steph being sacrificed to the devil. Just out of this world entertainment. DDP got super over for christ sakes.

And this isn't about Attitude Era fans, or fans of the Rock that feel he betrayed them. Rock isn't forgotten. This is about capitalizing on what WWE isn't. Draw the kids in with the Rock, get them hooked with everything else. Cena is a HUGE draw right now, so you think Rock couldn't outdraw him? The kids are where it is at right now. Miley Cyrus has sold more albums than almost anybody. She sells out everywhere she goes. Why? Cause the kids love her. And if your telling me that Spike cares about the 18+ demo than making money your a fool. Spike, like any business wants to be the best. If they want to keep drawing in 1.2s and .6s for their shows, fine. Cool. But look at TNT during Nitro. Their shows before and after drew higher during Nitro's good years. If your drawing in 2.2s instead of 1.1s every week, then some of those people are going to check out your other shows. Hence, it helps Spike.

And yes, Rock would out pop Hogan and Austin right now. Now when he was on top he didn't draw like Hogan OR Austin, but unlike Hogan and Austin, Rock has been away from wrestling long enough that fans will actually care AND pay to see him.

And like I said, it would be VERY hard to do, but then so would beating Raw for 82 weeks. Bischoff did it. He took a guy OUT of the ring, put him 5 minutes TOPS of camera time a week, and he took off and had some of the loudest pops ever. He took an idea and turned into a royal ass whoopin for Vince.

I think it could be done. I know Rock says he is done with wrestling, I know Rock wants to be a legit actor. But I never would have guessed Hogan would have left WWF. I never would have guessed Hogan would have went heel, and I NEVER would have guessed a small southern company would drive Vince to the bring of Bankruptcy.

And I'm not saying Rock would be a HUGE draw to past wrestling fans. But he would be a HUGE draw bringing in the people who AREN'T wrestling fans. Just like the Wars. I'd have friends who swore wrestling was fake or gay or stupid but when Nash and Hall appeared they were like Whoa...why is Diesel and Razor on Nitro? Grab those fans.

And Rock makes 50-100 million and more on each movie. That's A LOT of new fans to bring to the table.

I could agree Rock might not deserve creative control, BUT there isn't many stories about him refusing to job, arguing with bookers, that sort of thing.

And I know Rock said he is done, but maybe he is just done with WWF. He did everything there, everything one man can possibly do. Maybe a new challenge is what he needs. Maybe his movies on spike could do it.

It would have been at least WORTH a try before you hand Hogan your whole company.

Dude, nobody's disputing that it wouldn't be huge, or bigger than Hogan's signing. But the point is, it's so obvious that it would be huge, and if TNA could, they would sign Rock in a heartbeat.

It's like saying that the Canadian Football League would get way higher ratings and more popularity if Tom Brady signed with them. No shit, that's such an obvious statement...But there's less than a 0% chance of that happening, which can also be said for the Rock (excuse me, Dwayne Johnson) signing with TNA.

 

[shafe_41]

This could be a stupider topic than the one someone started on how right now TNA is exactly like WCW.

Yeah... The Rock. Since the Rock has such a history with TN....... you know what? I'm not even going to try this is so ridiculous. Use your head when you start a thread. I've got a better chance having a threesome with Megan Fox and Pamela Anderson circa 1996. Which would involve a time machine. Yes... I have a better chance of a 3-some that involves a time machine than seeing the Rock sign with TNA or you using any logic and common sense whatsoever.

 

[travistragic]

I think it's a little odd that so many people are getting hung up on Hogan "wrestling" in TNA. Yeah, actual performance-wise Rock might have the edge, assuming he still remembers how to wrestle. But, the big news here is Hogan getting complete creative control, which between him and Bischoff, means maybe hypothetically a fighting chance of going up against WWE that Russo and Ferrara didn't offer. No one wrestler is going to be enough to start a war, not the Rock, Austin, or Hogan. Kurt Angle was one of the biggest stars in wwe when he jumped ship and it did NOTHING!!! so everybody keeps thinking about which one bigger star is going to do the trick: there isn't ONE. The answer is better booking which Bischoff at least offers (not sure about Hogan) and maybe a collection of stars (not necessarily huge) to freshen up the program with.

I honestly see Bischoff as the bigger get here. He's often criticised for only being successful by spending alot of money that wasn't his to get huge names, but people forget that besides forming the NWO with pilfered WWE talent, he also had the greatest cruiserweight division in the history of wrestling; a division that really gave birth to the careers of Eddie Guerrero, Rey Misterio, and Chris Jericho (granted, he stole those guys from ECW). Imagine what he could do for the X division.

At the very least, it's going to be better than the nonsensical wrestling farce we see Russo crap out week after week even if it means TNA happens to go bankrupt in the process. I'd rather see them go out trying than spend the next few years slowly going bankrupt sitting on their hands.

 

[Miko]

It'd never happen, but if it did it'd be fucking huge, I'd say that currently The Rock is the most famous person to be associated with wrestling, put him on a wrestling program and people are going to watch, no ones going to say he's out of shape or past his prime because quite honestly, he isnt.

I made a thread on this once before, most people agreed that it would be huge, a few people tried to discredit what he could do for a company. Everyone agreed that it would never happen, I see this thread going the same way.

 

[Kanye South]

Wow. For everyone calling the original poster a dumbass, think about Hogan. Think about how unlikely the chances of him going to wrestling again. Think about the unlikely chances of him signing back with WWE, the company that made him famous. Now look at what's happened in the past week. Not only is he coming back to wrestling, but he's going to TNA. And he's brought Eric Bischoff, too. A month ago, if I said that this was going to happen, I'd be ridiculed and laughed at. But it happened. Remember how The Rock would never go back to the WWE? It happened. Never say never in wrestling.

Now, if this indeed happened, then hell yeah. The OP hit it right on the head. From a personal standpoint, I would love to hear The Rock back on the mic. He was one of, if the the greatest on the mic. He was also phenomenal in the ring. Angle, Foley, and Hogan would also have some unfinished business with Rocky, which would make for great feuds.

This would obviously have great benefits for TNA. The moms would watch to see their movie star half-naked, sweaty, and fighting. The preteens and older fans would tune in just because he's the fucking Rock. The younger fans would recognize him from WWE video games and his recent appearance on Smackdown. And dare I say TNA may gain some mainstream attention from this, too.

A move like this from TNA would really make them the A-show for me.

And for the guy who said he's more likely to have a threesome involving a time machine, you just proved yourself to be a dumbass. Congratulations!

 

[gd]

Wow. For everyone calling the original poster a dumbass, think about Hogan. Think about how unlikely the chances of him going to wrestling again. Think about the unlikely chances of him signing back with WWE, the company that made him famous. Now look at what's happened in the past week. Not only is he coming back to wrestling, but he's going to TNA. And he's brought Eric Bischoff, too. A month ago, if I said that this was going to happen, I'd be ridiculed and laughed at. But it happened. Remember how The Rock would never go back to the WWE? It happened. Never say never in wrestling.

How was it so far fetched that Hogan would go to TNA? He'd basically been shunned away from the WWE to an extent, his life was a mess, he was giving millions upon million to his ex-wife and her 19 year old boyfriend. Heck, he even did a wrestling reality show about a year ago and has made numerous re-appearances in wreslting over the years. I'd say it wasn't very surprising that he signed with TNA, certainly much less surprising than if the Rock did.

Dwayne Johnson is a rather successful actor right now and has been in some rather big films. He is a part of the Hollywood culture now and is living a pretty comfortable life. I don't see why he'd want to come back to wrestling, and if he did, why would he go to TNA, which would be risky and difficult, instead of going back to the WWE and being the biggest star in the biggest wrestling promotion?

Any "teh rockz iz comin bak 2 wrassle" topic is rather pointless, especially one about him going to TNA.

 

[aphazel1]

What TNA needs isn't another over paid has-been, be it the Rock or Hogan. No single wrestler, no matter their popularity level, can carry an entire organization, at least not for very long. In my opinion, what TNA needs to do is build an eciting new brand that draws people to their product...not blow their load on one guy. Having a bunch of old WWE performers doesn't exactly sound new and exciting, it might get people to tune it for a minute....but once they get their they'll realize it stinks like a state run retirement home.

 

[gd]

What TNA needs isn't another over paid has-been, be it the Rock or Hogan. No single wrestler, no matter their popularity level, can carry an entire organization, at least not for very long. In my opinion, what TNA needs to do is build an eciting new brand that draws people to their product...not blow their load on one guy. Having a bunch of old WWE performers doesn't exactly sound new and exciting, it might get people to tune it for a minute....but once they get their they'll realize it stinks like a state run retirement home.

Bringing in someone like Rock or Hogan isn't about giving us a better product, even though that is something it will do, it's more about the publicity and attention in brings TNA. At the moment, that actual TNA product is very good, Impact is arguably the best wrestling show on TV at the moment. By bringing in someone famous like the Rock, more people would watch the show, and maybe become hooked to the actual product.

I don't think there should be any argument that the Rock coming to TNA wouldn't help them, it's just the fact that the Rock isn't coming back to wrestling that is being argued.

 

[PLeasuRinTheBossSdaughTer]

TNA's doing just fine------people who actually like wrestling-----even through all the bad storylines----support WWE, TNA, and whatever else there is. For TNA to have a ratings boost---they need a program on non cable TV----wont happen for its not PG....

And yes Hogan will make an Impact----marketing Brother.

 

[It's...Baylariat!]

If the WWE brought back The Rock, it would be a huge impact. The Rock ever being associated with TNA would be a huge step up for them. But The Rock is WWE through and through. He left on good terms, is still well liked by the WWE fan base, and is still relevant to most of the IWC.

IF The Rock ever made a return to wrestling and done that in TNA, it would be the biggest thing to hit wrestling in ages. Remember when Hogan came to WCW? The pageantry, the parades and the like? Multiply that by 3 and you'd get the reaction of The Rock signing with TNA. It would be an instant boost in credibility, ratings, and buyrates for their products. But it's not going to happen. The Rock is an actor now, and a good one at that. Unlike Hogan, who's biggest movie was Suburban Commando.

I like the wishful thinking, but Hogan coming to TNA is a huge step up for them anyway.

 

[aphazel1]

Bringing in someone like Rock or Hogan isn't about giving us a better product, even though that is something it will do, it's more about the publicity and attention in brings TNA. At the moment, that actual TNA product is very good, Impact is arguably the best wrestling show on TV at the moment. By bringing in someone famous like the Rock, more people would watch the show, and maybe become hooked to the actual product.

I don't think there should be any argument that the Rock coming to TNA wouldn't help them, it's just the fact that the Rock isn't coming back to wrestling that is being argued.

We agree on two things :

1. The Rock is not likely to return to wrestling. Not now not ever.
2. TNA may currently have the best wrestling program on U.S. television.

Where we disagree is the power of Hogan to enamor this generation of wrestling fans and we'll also have to agree to disagree on how far the cult of celebrity can help TNA....Most people will not tune in, at least for very long, for just one person...especially one that needs a walker to get to the ring. They need to clearly establish themselves as a new, different, and unique product, not a WWE retirement home. Though I can't see the future, I do remember the past and predict that the current product is going to change drastically in the coming months. I have the feeling we're gonna see Angle, Styles, Joe, etc. fall to the big boot & leg drop with Hulkamania limping wild....

 

[GameOver]

I think it's a little odd that so many people are getting hung up on Hogan "wrestling" in TNA. Yeah, actual performance-wise Rock might have the edge, assuming he still remembers how to wrestle. But, the big news here is Hogan getting complete creative control, which between him and Bischoff, means maybe hypothetically a fighting chance of going up against WWE that Russo and Ferrara didn't offer. No one wrestler is going to be enough to start a war, not the Rock, Austin, or Hogan. Kurt Angle was one of the biggest stars in wwe when he jumped ship and it did NOTHING!!! so everybody keeps thinking about which one bigger star is going to do the trick: there isn't ONE. The answer is better booking which Bischoff at least offers (not sure about Hogan) and maybe a collection of stars (not necessarily huge) to freshen up the program with.

I honestly see Bischoff as the bigger get here. He's often criticised for only being successful by spending alot of money that wasn't his to get huge names, but people forget that besides forming the NWO with pilfered WWE talent, he also had the greatest cruiserweight division in the history of wrestling; a division that really gave birth to the careers of Eddie Guerrero, Rey Misterio, and Chris Jericho (granted, he stole those guys from ECW). Imagine what he could do for the X division.

At the very least, it's going to be better than the nonsensical wrestling farce we see Russo crap out week after week even if it means TNA happens to go bankrupt in the process. I'd rather see them go out trying than spend the next few years slowly going bankrupt sitting on their hands.

It's True, It's Damn True. Bischoff is equally genius as Vince McMahon was.

Hogan is just the biggest talent name in wrestling, but Foley and Angle were both meant to be gods that put TNA on top and well that fizzled quickly. Hogan will draw no doubt, but Bischoff will be the driving force telling Hogan what he thinks should be done and it will work, this time atleast he won't have Ted Turner and the host of other non-wrestling suits telling him how they want the show presented which was a huge part of WCW's demise whether it's successfull or not only time will tell.

TNA has more problems then just creative and booking though, it needs a overall product overhaul, and b4 i get the WWE bashers commenting on that, yes WWE does too i won't deny that.

Assuming this means Russo is out of a job and Jeff Jarrett is done with TNA, doubt Hogan/Bischoff will want to have anything to do with either of them

And though i'm not a fan of TNA anything is better than just one show in town and if they can turn things around and make something watchable i'm all for it.

I just hope for hell that we don't get back to the shoots with Kevin Nash complaining about backstage politics on live air and god NO NWO again!!!!!!

 

[wrestleman]

What an absolutely foolish topic. Hogan is wrestling. The Rock is just one good character who has come and gone in the industry that Hulk Hogan mainstreamed. Children who like his movies and fans of his are the only people that might be interested, and children is not a demographic Spike TV cares about. The network that hosts Impact is geared toward men 18+. Hogan is the man to increase this demographic. I have no idea where you get the idea that Rock's pop would be better than Hogan Austin. I don't remember the entire Hall of Fame attendence chanting 'one more match' for an hour when he was on stage.

This all just sounds like a foolish mark's bias to me.

man shut your mouth they need anybody but hogan/bishoff it was those to and russo that ran down wcw and tna is depending on on those 3 with in 10 years finaly all of tna will bowing to vince mcmahon feet and finaly samona joe will be in the big league wwe

 

[TOX]

The Dwayne would never go to TNA. 'Nuff said. WWE can't even get him to appear on more than one of their highest rated shows.

 

[Audioslave]

It's amazing how a lot of people are underselling any potential impact the Rock could have on coming back. Rock is still culturally relevant, hugely popular and his movies have done big business at the box office. Hogan's a nostalgia act that's been pretty damaged by the whole remorseless Graziano thing, along with the way he's dealt with his ex wife and divorce in general over the past few months.

If, say, Rock were to be like "You know what? I'm getting the wrestling itch again. Maybe I should jump back for a bit." and, say, signed a limited schedule, big money deal that lasted maybe a year or two. He'd make a splash and he'd bring people to watch the shows and buy the PPVs. Hogan? He won't have as big an effect on things as The Rock would.

And this whole "Rock would be better" point is moot. Because it's TNA. TNA pretty much sucks through and through. Any moments of potential greatness are fleeting and eventually they get stomped out by the reality of suckage at the hands of Russo and the stupidity of TNA management.

If there were a third promotion, who were actually invested in making an engaging product that had a better idea of how to utilize wrestlers, execute angles, and generally knew how to build and promote all these things. Then we wouldn't have any need to be talking about "Well maybe the Rock or Hogan or Austin could bring about another boom by signing up with the other promotions", cause there would have been stars developed to fill that huge void Rock left when he went off to Hollywood and Austin left when his neck prevented him from ever competing again.

 

[HBK-aholic]

Wow, calm down people. I like the first post, I'd watch TNA if The Rock joined it. Now, and I think the opening poster also knew this, we all know that will never happen. But why can we not speculate? Have some fun imagining it? That's right, there's no reason we can't. The more I watch wrestling from a few years back, the more I love The Rock. He was entertaining, he was energetic and he was lively, he'd fit into TNA. If he came back I'd want him in WWE, but he's one of those wrestlers who could probably get regardless of who was booking him. EVERYONE has heard of The Rock. This > Hogan signing.

 

[Ekpo24]

The worst thing has already happened...Hogan and Company have signed with TNA. Hogan has a history of doing what is best for himself and himself only and not whats best for business (His run in WCW is a prime exmaple of that). To be frank I'm just shocked Dixie Carter, Panda Entrainment and Dixie's father pretty much gave Hogan control of the company. I enjoyed TNA as an alternative to WWE but now I truly believe TNA has signed their own death warrant. Styles, Joe, Lashley, Angle, Wolfe and everyone else is either gonna have to play their position or lay down for this 50 something year old man who can not get it done and was only ever a legitimate long lasting draw when the WWE machine was backing him. TNA is done.

 

[It's Damn Real!]

I can't see the Rock ever destroying his HOF eligibility by trashing his WWE loyalties to join TNA. I don't think he even wants anything to do with the WWE anymore, let alone wresting, or TNA.

Of all the "big names" to sign, Hogan did in fact make the most sense. He was also the only real option, but that's a separate issue.