Big Update On Raven's Status With TNA

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# In a retraction to an earlier report here on the site, Raven is not on his way out of TNA. In an earlier report, it was said that Raven is on rocky ground with management, but this is not true. His time off of TV has been planned for months, and when he returns the story will focus on the "Controversy in Canada" show where he lost the NWA title.

What is true is that Raven will not get paid during his time off of TV, because his contract is structured so that he is "paid per appearance."

Raven is currently suffering from a severe thyroid problem, from his years of drug (recreational and prescription) abuse. It is causing him to gain weight and making it extremely difficult to drop it, and he is now near the 270lb mark. Raven had tried to keep this issue under wraps from TNA management, so that they would not have to alter the storyline and make more work for them. This is not affecting his role in the company, as many feel that the break is coming at the perfect time

[Iceman]

Wow, didn't know that, you had me worried, but now I may be just as worried about Raven but in a different way. If he hasn't been able to control his thyroid problem while Wrestling, don't know how he will with more time off? Just means he'll be working out less in the ring, thus gaining more weight right? Unless he is going away to a serious specialist overseas some where to take care of this matter more. Hope he comes out of this ok and back in TNA just as strong if not stronger.

In my opinion for all the years TNA has been around he has had the biggest Impact and been the Strongest Franchise player, when TNA first started out he drew the crowds and did the main events. He had some great battles with Franchise when TNA first started out. Doubt many people even got to see this, did any of you? Sure glad I did though, I used to get TNA on TV 3 years ago. Miss seeing Franchise Wrestle as well.