Post by hbk on Oct 1, 2006 17:47:23 GMT -5
Says one TNA wrestler about the current "Jackass" storyline in the X Division, "The guys hate it. Nobody seems to like the idea at this point." The TNA fans in Orlando have even started to go against the storyline, chanting "THIS IS STUPID" at the No Surrender PPV and "NO MORE JACKASS!" at the TV tapings the following night.
Current X Division Champion Senshi (formerly Low Ki), who is known to take himself very seriously, wasn't thrilled at all when he was told a blow up doll was going to be used in the finish of his X Division Title Match against Chris Sabin at the No Surrender PPV. One TNA source says Senshi was so mad about it being involved that he attempted to dropkick it so hard that it would pop so they would have to go to the finish right away. That didn't end up happening though.
Spike TV intends on giving TNA several live specials over the next year and some personality profile shows as well. The early word is that these "profile shows" will be very similar to the UFC: All Access programs that focus on one or two fighters, whereas with TNA it will focus on one, two or maybe more wrestlers before a big PPV or special on Spike TV.
According to reports, one of the factors that helped Spike TV decide to upgrade the TNA iMPACT! timeslot to 9pm starting in November had to do with their decision to cancel the new "Blade" series. The show reportedly did not do well at all ratings wise and the production team involved with the series were informed late last week that Spike would not be moving forward with a second season.
Current X Division Champion Senshi (formerly Low Ki), who is known to take himself very seriously, wasn't thrilled at all when he was told a blow up doll was going to be used in the finish of his X Division Title Match against Chris Sabin at the No Surrender PPV. One TNA source says Senshi was so mad about it being involved that he attempted to dropkick it so hard that it would pop so they would have to go to the finish right away. That didn't end up happening though.
Spike TV intends on giving TNA several live specials over the next year and some personality profile shows as well. The early word is that these "profile shows" will be very similar to the UFC: All Access programs that focus on one or two fighters, whereas with TNA it will focus on one, two or maybe more wrestlers before a big PPV or special on Spike TV.
According to reports, one of the factors that helped Spike TV decide to upgrade the TNA iMPACT! timeslot to 9pm starting in November had to do with their decision to cancel the new "Blade" series. The show reportedly did not do well at all ratings wise and the production team involved with the series were informed late last week that Spike would not be moving forward with a second season.