Future of TNA in UK?

[LiamKenna]

After the announcment that TNA wrestling will no longer be shown on TWC fight, the channel that has been showing it for the last couple of years what do you think will happen to English TNA coverage? Will it still be shown?

[HotFish]

I saw this and though you meant something else! TnA - was an advert in Saints Row - made me laugh anyhoo's. Sorry dont follow wrestling..but wait and you'll get a reply from someone

[thePhenom]

Its gonna be on Bravo from the beginning of January I think it is. The Impact shows will be shown 1 week after they are in America and the PPV's will be shown the day after they are in America.

Good news in my opinion cause I didnt have TWC and will now get to see some of it.

[WACCOE]

They have always shown TNA on Bravo haven't they?

I have been watching it on some Sky channel quite recently, around Bravo.

I like TNA, it's different, and I like watching Billy Gunn and Road Dogg, 2 of my old favourites from the WWE. Shame they won't be back to join D-X.

[thePhenom]

Yea they show some on Bravo but its really old. Now they are showing the latest shows.

I like what ive seen of TNA which isnt much, and they got Kurt Angle now :)

Also it will be nice to watch an alternative to WWE for a change.

[AK.]

They have always shown TNA on Bravo haven't they?

I have been watching it on some Sky channel quite recently, around Bravo.

I like TNA, it's different, and I like watching Billy Gunn and Road Dogg, 2 of my old favourites from the WWE. Shame they won't be back to join D-X.


didnt they just recently leave, i saw this 2 weeks ago where they told all the TNA people to f-off and they tild the same to spike tv but they got their mikes cut-off then the week after they were outside the WWE building

[LiamKenna]

Yipeee! I still get to watch TNA(Y) I think it is good about one week after for Impact and 1 day after for PPV, Isn't that less delay than TWC? Anyhow, I hope the PPVs still stay free, that would suck otherwise IMO. Bravo keep the UFC PPVs free so I don't see why it would be different for TNA.

I think that TNA makes a nice change from WWE, there is less talking and more actuall wrestling, I just wish they would make it a two hour show instead of one, and cut out that anti WWE/DX garbage they have been doing lately. It is kind of sad, seeing two people(road dogg and Billy Gunn) talking down DX when, lets face it, there careers wouldn't be where they are now without it. Oh well:)
Any one else thinks that Angle is overhyped *ducks*, IMO he's wrestling isn't that exiting and his promos aren't great.

[AK.]

LK not seen you on here in time

[LiamKenna]

Yah, sorry about that, I've been kinda busy with stuff(college ect.) I will b more active from now on though:)

[WACCOE]

Angle has moved to TNA? I thought he had an injury which was keeping him out of ECW. Wow, I am shocked with that.

Although, it'll probably explain why Lashley has moved from WWE to ECW.

All the wrestlers from the glory days of WWE are now in TNA. But after hearing that, I wonder where Kip James and Jessie James (Billy Gunn and Road Dogg) will be off now. I'd love a return to WWE.

[thePhenom]

Yea Angle moved to TNA about 2 months ago i think was, he didnt like being stuck on ECW and also it is an easier work schedule in TNA, the schedule on WWE has takin a toll on his body. TNA have also given him creative control.

I think Lashley moved to ECW because he fell out with the storyline writers on Smackdown and requested a move to ECW.

The coverage starts on Jan 1st on Bravo.

[WACCOE]

I want the old WWE days to come back. :(

McMahons lot Vs Takers lot. Those were the days.

Every superstar on both shows. etc

[AK.]

are you talking bout when it used to be The Ministry vs The Corporation?

that was a sweet storyline, then they came up with the Corporate Ministry

[Kalou]

Didn't Angle leave WWE because he had to take painkillers to help him through his pain and when he wanted to stop the WWE told him to keep taking them? it was something along those lines because I remember reading it in The Sun a few months ago.

[WACCOE]

are you talking bout when it used to be The Ministry vs The Corporation?

that was a sweet storyline, then they came up with the Corporate Ministry

I do indeed mean that.

Wow, it was great.

The start of the legendary Attitude Era.

[AfroJoe]

All the factions were awesome.

Ministry, Corporation, Nation, DX, etc.

Absolute turd now in comparison.

[Kalou]

Nation of Domination or something with Faarooq and Bradshaw?

Wrestling is pants now but when Bradshaw wasn't a queer and you had Stone Cold battling with The Rock it was good, now it's like watching some music crap, just about everytime I turn it on I see someone that looks like a rapper, or what about the guy pretending to be "special" and batters Val lmfao, load of horsekak.

[AfroJoe]

Nah, Bradshaw wasn't in the Nation.

It was Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Mark Henry, Godfather, and for a short time the Rock.

:cool:

[Kalou]

I see, so what was the name of the little group Bradshaw and Faarooq had? it was some bent name and they used to have a door with their name on it and have a table etc.

Anyway wrestling is that bad it's more about the ladies now, when I flicked it over when Val Venis got battered off a retard he got two girls who went into the ring and attempted to snog before the retard came down, but I bet all that was planned.

It's amazing WWE has lasted this long, what is so good about it? it's so fake it's embarassing to have even watched it.

[WACCOE]

The same thing which is good about the likes of Coronation Street, and Eastenders. It's entertaining, Kalou.
The APA, is the name you're looking for. Acolytes Protection Agency. :]

[AK.]

I see, so what was the name of the little group Bradshaw and Faarooq had? it was some bent name and they used to have a door with their name on it and have a table etc.

Anyway wrestling is that bad it's more about the ladies now, when I flicked it over when Val Venis got battered off a retard he got two girls who went into the ring and attempted to snog before the retard came down, but I bet all that was planned.

It's amazing WWE has lasted this long, what is so good about it? it's so fake it's embarassing to have even watched it.

it gets packed out arenas every show though as well

[WACCOE]

'sactly.
Why would they stop when they're still making more money than ever off it?

[LiamKenna]

Hopefully if and when TNA gets big enough to give WWE serious competition WWE will get its act togehter

[WACCOE]

Yep. That's what WWE needs. Some competiton. It's gone down the pan ever since its closest competition, WCW, was bought out.
No doubt when TNA gets big enough though, McMahon will get scared and buy it out.
Bound to happen.

[LiamKenna]

Hope so, There are are few people from TNA I would like to see on WWE. AJ Styles mainly. Do you think TNA wold ever sell up?

[WACCOE]

Yes. They'd be just about forced to as McMahon would offer over-the-odds money, like he did for WCW. Leaving the owner morally without a choice.

[LiamKenna]

Cool Cool, a bit off topic but any idea how much WWE paif for WCW.
Also if they do get bought out do you think they would do another invasion angle like the did with WCW/ECW vs. WWE? That would be pretty cool I think.

[WACCOE]

Yeah. No doubt something like that would happen again.
Give me a second - will go have a browse how much they bought them out for :].

Edit:- "On March 23, 2001, virtually all of WCW's trademarks and archived footage was sold to Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. for $7 million (although the book The Death of WCW claimed it was less than $3 million)."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wcw

I guess WWE never truly bought them out. By reading that it seemed like Time Warner (the owners of WCW) saw the show as a liability, therefore pulled it from TV Networks, and sold everything it had left off for next to nothing.
Very interesting read all of that is, i'd recommend it:]

[LiamKenna]

Wow, that really isn't that much money for WWE. Anyway it was a good read:)

[WACCOE]

Yep. Small change to McMahon, that is.

[LiamKenna]

I think it will end in one of two ways, either Vince will straigt up buy the compnay or TNA will wait a year or two untill they are properly ready to take on WWE in ratings head to head like WCW is, the TNA will have the same fate as WCW. I can't see anyone putting WWE outta business for a good few years yet, they are two powerful, to well established and have to much money for that.

[WACCOE]

Yep. TNA are only just starting to get the TV coverage they need - after like what, 4 years now?
Hopefully they can climb to the hieghts of WWE. But if they do it will only be short-lived. :[

[WACCOE]

Sky Channel 427 is showing TNA now.
Saw Kurt Angle fighting today. He is Champion already now. And he has new entrance music.
And Sting was wrestling. He is well past it.

[thePhenom]

TNA also got a game coming out next year, not sure on which consoles though.

Here is the trailer...

http://www.tnawrestling.com/news/fullnews2.php?all=1072

[WACCOE]

Niiiiiiiice!
Better be on 360!

[thePhenom]

Hopefully, if it is then il be getting it.

Wikipedia says that it is scheduled to be released on everything, PS2, Xbox, Xbox360, Wii and PS3.

[AK.]

where did you get your gamerpic from phenom?

that game looks pretty sweet, will be a change fighting in a octagon ring

and did the outlaws leave TNA for WWE? (BG James & Kip James i think :unsure:)

[WACCOE]

I don't think so. They were bad-mouthing HHH and Michaels a few months ago which made there return to WWE look unlikely.
However they could well have jumped back over to the WWE.
I seriously hope they have. A storyline involving D-X would be sweet!
Although, they were TNA's biggest stars tbf. Now Jurt Angle has kind of stolen the show, they might be peeved and have left.
I honestly aren't sure. :]

[LiamKenna]

I think if they did return to WWE they would need a feud with DX, where the losing tag team has to split up. Then HHH can turn bad again and I will be happy:)
I have heard conformation that TNA Impact will be on Wii and 360 and will more than likely be on PS2 and the other consoles, not sure about PS3 though, wouldn't it be a bit tight with the timing?

[neworderdude]

Didn't Angle leave WWE because he had to take painkillers to help him through his pain and when he wanted to stop the WWE told him to keep taking them? it was something along those lines because I remember reading it in The Sun a few months ago.

if it was in the sun then it MUST be true

[thePhenom]

[QUOTE=AK.;118642]where did you get your gamerpic from phenom?
QUOTE]

Its a Call of Duty 2 Pciture pack from the marketplace, im not sure which exact one, but if you preview them you should find it.

I dont think BG James & Kip James will ever come back to the WWE, also they are under contract at TNA for another 2 years.

[thePhenom]

Its been officially announced that Bravo 2 will be showing TNA. iMPACT will be on Saturday nights, and PPV's will be shown 3 days after they are in America.

HUGE NEWS FOR UK FANS: TNA WRESTLING "iMPACT!" AND PAY-PER-VIEWS TO AIR EXCLUSIVELY ON BRAVO 2

UK Wrestling fans can now see TNA stars Kurt Angle, Sting and Samoa Joe on TNA’s flagship show “iMPACT!” exclusively on Bravo 2!

"iMPACT!" will air on Saturday nights on Bravo 2, starting on Saturday, January 6, 2007. The program will deliver TNA's brand of Total Nonstop Action, typically showcasing two to four matches per one-hour episode and featuring numerous interviews with your favorite TNA Wrestling stars!

"iMPACT!" is filmed at Universal Studios in Florida, and will air on Bravo 2 during Saturday night’s primetime family viewing - just 48 hours after it premieres on Spike TV in the United States.

Bravo 2 will also exclusively air TNA’s monthly Pay-Per-Views, just three days after their live recording beginning with "Final Resolution" on Wednesday, January 17. The three-hour broadcasts feature some of the biggest names in wrestling and include less talk and more in-ring action!

TNA Wrestling delivers a distinct brand of high-risk, athletic entertainment. TNA’s roster includes new, fresh talent like AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, Chris Sabin and recognizable stars such as Kurt Angle, Sting, Christian Cage, Team 3D, and others. TNA features the innovative six-sided ring and the high-flying “X Division,” as well as innovative matches such as “Ultimate X” and “Six Sides of Steel.”

Dixie Carter, President of TNA said: “We are excited to join the Bravo family of networks in the United Kingdom. The Bravo name is synonymous with quality programming, and we hope to add to that reputation.”

Bravo, owned by Flextech Television, is the UK's favorite entertainment destination for men aged 16-44, and premieres an eclectic and award-winning blend of programming.


Source: http://www.tnawrestling.com/news/fullnews2.php?all=1103

[WACCOE]

But Bravo has been showing TNA for months?
I don't geddit.

[LiamKenna]

The stuff that Bravo has been showing are repeates, they will now be showing up to date shows on a weekly basis.

[thePhenom]

But Bravo has been showing TNA for months?
I don't geddit.

lol they are showin old shows, now they will be showing all the latest shows and PPV's like SkySports does with the WWE.