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Headshot · 31-12-2012 2:32am

Machismo Fan wrote: »

Rob Terry is my new favourite wrestler.

that was very funny

Machismo Fan · 31-12-2012 7:47pm

- IMPACT WRESTLING kicks off 2013 with the big return of "The Icon" Sting - and he's vowing revenge on The Aces & Eights! Sting is now on a mission to eliminate the gang from TNA! Will the final battle begin on Thursday when the Man In Black makes his comeback? Tune in and find out!

- Also on the huge broadcast, there will be a Steel Cage Match as Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe join forces to battle The Aces & Eights! There will be no escape and no surrender when the cage door slams shut on Joe, Angle and the Aces!

- Is Thursday's IMPACT the beginning of the end of the Aces' reign of terror with Sting's return and the big Steel Cage Match? Don't miss this all-important IMPACT that kicks off the New Year!

-The 2012 Wrestler of the Year will be revealed as well. Who will win between finalists James Storm, Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, Jeff Hardy, and Bully Ray?

- Plus, after what happened last week, what will happen when Hulk Hogan is face-to-face with Bully Ray and Brooke Hogan? Is the family drama about to reach a boiling point?

- Thursday's IMPACT will also feature all of your favorite stars, including Hernandez, James Storm, Matt Morgan, the lovely but lethal Knockouts in action, the high-flying X Division Superstars and many more, plus news on the January 13 "Genesis" Pay-Per-View event! Watch a special video preview below:

GTR63 · 03-01-2013 3:46pm

Robbie T in the Bro-Off was priceless, BRO!
Rvd its hard to know when he's high or pretending to be or does the latter never happen. Quite enjoyed his match with York, hope to see it again and given more time.
Great Styles impression by Kaz. The less I see of the Home and Away level intimidating biker gang the better.

Charisteas · 03-01-2013 4:50pm

Machismo Fan wrote: »

Heel turn for Sting and he joins Aces and 8's?

rovert · 03-01-2013 5:37pm

Interesting TNA signee news from the Observer:

Brian Cage, The Young Bucks and Jay Bradley have all made twitter hints this week regarding TNA. TNA is bringing in a lot of X Division guys for the 1/12 taping of the show to fill the no-longer-happening-in-February PPV to fulfill international contracts. They are doing an Ultimate X as well as an X Division Escape the cage match. Bradley wouldn’t be X Division, but he’s been in Aces and 8s in the past under a mask. El Generico canceled a 1/12 date for PWG, which has made people think it had to be because he was working the 1/12 taping in Orlando.

Brian Cage is an ex-WWE developmental guy with a JACKED WWE look AND he has a very unique USP in that he can high fly. Pretty much works exclusively in California and in the 2012 busted out big time in PWG:

To quote PWG's commentator BRIAN CAGE IS A ****ING MACHINE.

Edit:

Had to post this it is Kevin Steen vs Brian Cage from PWG Death to all but Metal. One of my favourite matches last year. The match began as all comedy that went for so long that you thought that "oh this is comedy match" but then it changes gear and becomes this great match that displayed Brian Cage had main event potential. They did a lot of comedy based on Steen being fat and Cage being made from granite. Stupid stuff like Steen hurting his hand punching Cage's six pack, Steen biting Cage on the arm and getting baby oil in his mouth and this:

Gives you a good indication of Cage's look and agility.

Machismo Fan · 03-01-2013 5:45pm

I would literally jump with joy if TNA signed Generico.

rovert · 03-01-2013 5:53pm

Machismo Fan wrote: »

I would literally jump with joy if TNA signed Generico.

I doubt he will or if he does it will be a non-exclusive contract. Every impression I have gotten is that he is the highest paid non ex-WWE guy on the indies and he rakes in the cash selling masks & other merchandise at shows. He is also the busiest Wrestler wrestling for all the name indy promotions in the USA, the DDT promotion in Japan, the UK, German, Russia and crazy Nigeria tours.

Machismo Fan · 03-01-2013 9:10pm

From the TNA Twitter:

X-Division Contender Tournament - Kid Kash vs Christian York (tonight on #ImpactLIVE). Kenny King vs Zema Ion (next week on #ImpactLIVE), Winner of X-Division Contender Tournament at Genesis faces @TherealRVD that same night for the X-Division Title.

Headshot · 03-01-2013 9:13pm

Is there ever any live streams for TNA?

Machismo Fan · 03-01-2013 9:19pm

Headshot wrote: »

Is there ever any live streams for TNA?

Here at 1am: http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/161525/1/watch-tna-impact.html

gnfnrhead · 03-01-2013 9:38pm

Pretty obvious Kenny is winning that. Probably over York.

Headshot · 03-01-2013 9:46pm

Machismo Fan wrote: »

Here at 1am: http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/161525/1/watch-tna-impact.html

What about any European tv channel showing TNA live?

Machismo Fan · 03-01-2013 9:53pm

Headshot wrote: »

What about any European tv channel showing TNA live?

Nope, earliest you'll get it is Challenge on Sunday.

rovert · 04-01-2013 2:22am

This may exasperate.

Russo left in February 2012 and ratings have never recovered. :P

PWTorch has published a list of ratings averages both for yearly comparisons and month-to-month comparisons. 2012 was the worst year TNA has done for ratings since 2006. TNAsylum has a list of the viewership and ratings that TNA has done all year at THIS link.

Yearly Rating Averages

2007 - 1.05 rating
2008 - 1.06 rating
2009 - 1.15 rating (pre-Hogan)
2010 - 1.06 rating (includes switch to Monday nights & switch back to Thursdays)
2011 - 1.17 rating
2012 - 1.02 rating (1.07 first-half, 0.97 second-half)

Month-to-Month Ratings Averages
Jan. 2012: 1.15 rating
Feb. 2012: 1.11 rating
Mar. 2012: 1.04 rating
Apr. 2012: 1.01 rating
May 2012: 1.01 rating (includes first live show 5/31)
June 2012: 0.98 rating
July 2012: 0.96 rating
Aug. 2012: 1.04 rating (reversed six-month slide)
Sept. 2012: 0.98 rating
Oct. 2012: 0.92 rating (BFG month)
Nov. 2012: 0.96 rating
Dec. 2012: 0.97 rating

Swerves and calling women sluts & whores sell.

GTR63 · 04-01-2013 5:51am

What is Tna's relationship like with overseas companies nowdays?
I'm just thinking with the X Division special will they reach out for overseas talent like they did with the X-Cup or will we have to accept Puma and Curry Man as a returning talents.

gnfnrhead · 04-01-2013 7:27am

I always defended Russo during his time with TNA so I'm a little happy to see the ratings give me some sort of backing. It was very rare for a Russo show to drop below the 1.0 rating. It seems to be the opposite now and it's rare for them to be above it.

GTR63 wrote: »

What is Tna's relationship like with overseas companies nowdays?
I'm just thinking with the X Division special will they reach out for overseas talent like they did with the X-Cup or will we have to accept Puma and Curry Man as a returning talents.

Doubt we'll be seeing Puma. It's TJ Perkins now and apparently he's an ass to work with which would explain why he hardly ever has a full time spot anywhere worthwhile.

And Curry Man is awesome!

Wonder if they will try to get Low Ki to appear again for the show. Obviously it wouldn't be a full time thing but for a one off I don't see why not.

GTR63 · 05-01-2013 12:22am

http://www.pwinsider.com/article/74428/jerry-lynn-vs-rob-van-dam-one-final-time-lynn-returning-for-farewell-tna-bout-as-part-of-special-january-tv-tapings.html?p=1
Bit more news on that X-Division taping. I'm probably asking for a bit too much to be expecting a few suprises.

Machismo Fan · 05-01-2013 12:44am

Very cool to see the return of Petey, and while I would've preferred something like Styles vs. Lynn one more time, it's nice that Lynn is getting a TNA send off as well considering what he meant to the early years of the X-Division.

CastorTroy · 05-01-2013 1:04am

Maybe I missed it, but when is that X Division show airing?

gnfnrhead · 05-01-2013 12:48pm

For that tag tournament thing, why not give the winners a title match instead? Last time they did one of these tournaments, I believe they stumbled upon Joe and Magnus? Why not try it again and make it worthwhile with a title match for the winning team?

rovert · 05-01-2013 1:12pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Maybe I missed it, but when is that X Division show airing?

2nd week of February I think.

GTR63 · 05-01-2013 1:47pm

gnfnrhead wrote: »

For that tag tournament thing, why not give the winners a title match instead? Last time they did one of these tournaments, I believe they stumbled upon Joe and Magnus? Why not try it again and make it worthwhile with a title match for the winning team?

I think its cause its only for overseas markets and won't be airing over here for months.

rovert · 05-01-2013 1:53pm

The Knockouts match was a pleasant surprise for 2013 mainstream US women's standards. The rest of the show was sport entertainment schlock.

Machismo Fan · 05-01-2013 8:28pm

GTR63 wrote: »

I'm probably asking for a bit too much to be expecting a few suprises.

Well that press release did say 'Both events will feature TNA Superstars and additional surprise guests.'

rovert · 05-01-2013 8:33pm

Machismo Fan wrote: »

Well that press release did say 'Both events will feature TNA Superstars and additional surprise guests.'

Took this to mean:

GTR63 · 09-01-2013 8:31pm

Man do I hate this Hogan/Bully angle. Its a storyline that just eats up tv time and annoys me at how much its harming Ray's character. I forgot in less than a week that Anderson returned....wish he hadn't bothered. Looking forward to this knockout tag match now.

rovert · 10-01-2013 9:38pm

Best official TNA video since Don West left:

Machismo Fan · 10-01-2013 10:22pm

- "The Icon" Sting is back - and his war for revenge against The Aces and Eights is just starting! Thanks to the Man In Black, is it the end of the Ace's reign of destruction on IMPACT? What does Sting have planned for Thursday night? Don't miss it!

- As announce by General Manager Hulk Hogan, a huge tag team match is scheduled for Thursday's broadcast as World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy and a partner of his choice will battle Austin Aries and Bobby Roode! It was announced on Monday afternoon that Hardy had selected "Cowboy" James Storm! Jeff Hardy and James Storm vs. Austin Aries and Bobby Roode this Thursday night!

- Speaking of Hulk Hogan, he has suspended Bully Ray from appearing on IMPACT due to the recent controversy involving his daughter, Brooke Hogan! Was Hogan justified in his decision? Will Bully Ray accept his punishment - or defy the General Manager? Tune in Thursday night for an update!

- TNA Gut Check returns on Thursday night! TWO Gut Check contestants will compete head-to-head for the chance to a contract with IMPACT WRESTLING! For complete details, CLICK HERE

- The X Division Tournament continues on Thursday with Kenny King vs. Zema Ion! The winner advances to Genesis to face Christian York for a shot at the X Division Championship against Rob Van Dam!

Also, Tara and Jesse vs. Robbie E. and a partner, and apparently the Gutcheck people are Brian Cage and Jay Bradley.

gnfnrhead · 10-01-2013 11:36pm

Cage is pretty good. Hopefully he can at least put on a good showing.

Also, is that Bully Ray thing not a blatant abuse of power by Hogan? Dixie, get your ass in there and sort this out! :pac:

Machismo Fan · 10-01-2013 11:44pm

Aces and 8s was mentioned on Modern Family this week (as in the card hand) and my immediate reaction was to scream rather loudly.

Furious-Red · 11-01-2013 3:04am

Aries and Roode are great together as heels .

JP Liz V1 · 17-01-2013 5:58pm

The wedding is tonight is it?

gnfnrhead · 17-01-2013 6:00pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

The wedding is tonight is it?

I havent watched in a few weeks but what wedding? Havent heard anything about it

Machismo Fan · 17-01-2013 6:00pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

The wedding is tonight is it?

Yup, interesting to see what they'll do. I completely missed Bully's death stare at the end of last weeks show which puts the wedding in a whole different context (hopefully at least).

JP Liz V1 · 17-01-2013 10:51pm

gnfnrhead wrote: »

I havent watched in a few weeks but what wedding? Havent heard anything about it

GTR63 · 17-01-2013 10:55pm

gnfnrhead wrote: »

I havent watched in a few weeks but what wedding? Havent heard anything about it

Yip as JP Liz has confirmed Bully is marrying She-Hulk.

CastorTroy · 18-01-2013 12:18am

GTR63 wrote: »

Yip as JP Liz has confirmed Bully is marrying She-Hulk.

Chyna?

gnfnrhead · 18-01-2013 3:27am

Ugh, thought that's what it might be but hoped not. Unless it ends with Brooke going through a table, they are killing Bully Ray after an amazing 2012.

After all the failed weddings, why do wrestlers (in terms of the characters) keep doing them? Surely they arent thick enough to think their wedding will be the first to go off without a hitch?

Furious-Red · 18-01-2013 4:00am

Didnt see that coming

Charisteas · 18-01-2013 4:15am

What happened?

EdK · 18-01-2013 4:23am

Charisteas wrote: »

What happened?

Taz is in the Aces and 8's how does that logistically even work? He must have missed a lot of club meetings doing commentary every week

Will be entertaining to see Taz ride in on his tricycle every week I suppose

gnfnrhead · 18-01-2013 4:25am

Hopefully that takes him off commentary. He is awful.

EdK · 18-01-2013 4:30am

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Hopefully that takes him off commentary. He is awful.

Perhaps that's why his commentary was so bad he was probably skyping into the Aces and 8's meetings during the show

Yeah he's a dope on commentary that laughs at his own jokes and ridicules Todd for doing his job properly and quite well IMO

GTR63 · 18-01-2013 6:46am

EdK wrote: »

Taz is in the Aces and 8's how does that logistically even work? He must have missed a lot of club meetings doing commentary every week

Will be entertaining to see Taz ride in on his tricycle every week I suppose

Oh FFS I mean how crap is the group you might aswell have put Todd Whats-his-face in it

rovert · 18-01-2013 7:32am

Machismo Fan · 18-01-2013 3:12pm

Apparently Jeff Hardy at 35 and doing some of the best work of his career 'still has it'. I suppose it's not as bad as ROH fans chanting it at Jay Lethal.

rovert · 18-01-2013 4:35pm

Brooke telling Hulk her boob is out on live TV. Scarlet for Linda.

JP Liz V1 · 18-01-2013 4:59pm

I hope TNA finally give Daniels as world title reign

GTR63 · 18-01-2013 6:01pm

Furious-Red wrote: »

Aries and Roode are great together as heels .

Tna seem to be thinking of putting them in a tag team, wouldn't mind seeing that.

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I hope TNA finally give Daniels as world title reign

I'd like to see it but doubt it'll happen. Who is the contender after he beats Daniels though? Maybe Storm?

rovert · 18-01-2013 6:03pm

Serious question as I didn't watch it live but anyone else think Taz was going to do a Big Fat Oily Guy strip when he asked was it hot in here? Some people have said this.

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