TNA RETURNING TO CANADIAN TELEVISION

For those Canadians who still "care about" TNA Impact Wrestling, the drought is now over! After their deal with Spike ended in late 2014, wrestling fans north of the border were left a promotion short. Thanks to a newly inked multi-year deal with the Fight Network fans will get to see what is happening outside of WWE (and ROH). Sure, many people may say "who cares?" to this news. And they are somewhat justified, but that is only when talking about TNA's corporate and creative direction. The talent is still there, and the boys (and girls) can surely deliver. Let's be honest, without the high level of talent, TNA wouldn't have been able to last this long. If it all fell onto Dixie Carter and company, it would have simply died on the spot. We also may never see stars like Kurt Angle, MVP, and Jeff Hardy return to a WWE ring. With how WWE is structured now, we may never see TNA made stars appear there also.

So, when does all of this come to be? If you're thinking it may be a long wait, you would be mistaken. TNA returns to Canadian television April 3rd, 2015. That's right, this Friday at 9pm EST, and every Friday at that time that follows. A day of the week that doesn't seem to conflict with WWE programming. So, TNA should be able to reattach themselves to a strong Canadian fan base. Like stated before, the talent is still there. Whether or not the creative direction is any good, will of course be a wait and see situation. With Jeff Jarrett's new promotion still in the infancy stages, it will be nice to at least have something different from WWE programming. Which could help keep WWE's product feel fresh to some fans.
The action won't just stop with Impact on Friday nights, the Fight Network will also be airing TNA Xplosion will be airing every Saturday at 11pm. There will also be TNA's Greatest Matches that will be aired Friday's at 8pm leading into Impact at 9pm.

Whether or not TNA actually lasts, it was a step in the right direction to show that the company isn't dead. Not yet. Canadians are huge wrestling fans, and show that fact at any live events. Ask WWE, where Canada is referred to as Bizzaro Land. Making your product available to them can only be good for business. Here's hoping the corporate side keeps making smart business choices like this, and that creative finds its own way (like in the early days of TNA). Because again, the talent is there.


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IT'S SHOWTIME!!!

Wrestling legend Sting, aka Steve Borden, recently appeared on the WWE Network as part of the Ultimate Warrior tribute and shared his thoughts and feelings on the late legend.
As reported before, Sting has signed with the WWE. While many other sites chose to back track on the report with WWE not making anything official yet,  The Non-Geeky Nerd said that it was likely Sting and WWE not wanting to take away from nor over shadow the tragic events and allow time to celebrate The Ultimate Warriors life and career. A class act by all involved.
Some may argue, but remember that it is very unlikely that the WWE would air wrestlers not under some form of contract with them. And some may say that this isn't how they would debut The Icon, and they would be right. Technically, we haven't see the debut of Sting. If you notice in the picture, it appears to be more Steve Borden the man, talking about the friend that he broke into the business with. It would almost be safe to say that when the time is right, he will have his official debut on Raw or at a Special Event (PPV) in full make-up.
Time will tell when that happens, but Sting has appeared on WWE programming. It wasn't simply an old WCW match or highlight either. It was recently shot footage. Some fans are psyched and there are those who don't care or think that it is at least ten years too late. Regardless, it appears that it won't be very long until It's Showtime!

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WRESTLING ICON SIGNS WITH WWE

It is being reported by a variety of reliable sites, that Steve Borden better known as Sting has finally signed with the WWE. Nobody has reported any details regarding the situation, only that The Icon has signed with the company. Sting represents the final piece to the WCW puzzle for Vince McMahon and the WWE. Being the only top superstar from the formerly Crocket and then Turner owned company who hasn't ever appeared in World Wrestling Entertainment. For fans, this is a big deal. It will be interesting to see how and when they use Stinger.

With the recent events of The Ultimate Warrior passing away so suddenly and his connection to Sting, it would be nice to see a The Icon make his debut during a Tribute Show for Warrior perhaps. Even if you aren't a Warrior fan, this presents an opportunity to restore some class to this tragic event after what occurred  with a Sweat Hog (as Cody Rhodes said) tarnishing both the names of not only the man who was Jim Hellwig (Warrior) but also Owen Hart. Intended or not, WWE can use this rise above this, show they are better and having Sting apart of this would make the event historic as Warrior would want and deserves.

Then there is The Streak ending at Wrestlemania XXX, which has added fuel to the rumors of The Undertakers future in the company and the profession. Although people would still pay to see Sting perform inside of a WWE ring, a match with The Undertaker is a dream match. Perhaps a match with Stinger would persuade the Deadman to return for one more match. There are those who think that the outcome is even more a mystery than it would have been with The Streak still intact. If not, there is always Chris Jericho, who has shown he can help Legends have more great matches as he did with Ricky Steamboat in the past.

One thing is almost for certain, and that is Sting being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame next year. Which would be an amazing thing, but here's hoping we see a Stinger Splash and Scorpion Deathlock before that time comes, or the day after against an opponent at Wrestlemania 31. We'll keep you posted as more details come available. Until next time...

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RUMORS & NEWS (FEB/20/2014)

First off "Rest In Peace" to one of the most agile big men the WWE had ever seen, Nelson Frazier Jr. aka Mable, King Mable, Viscera and Big Daddy V. Thank you for entertaining us Big Man! Sympathy and condolences to his wife, Cassandra.



WWE has added to the Sting rumors with a recent posting today, you may have seen it in your Facebook newsfeed or at WWE.com, but in case you didn't here is a link to the article in question Sting-WWE . Take note at how the article ends. If he hasn't signed already, he likely is close as one can get without signing on that dotted line.

Fun Fact: Eric Bischoff wasn't the one who created the "Elimination Chamber" as it was stated, that honor actually belongs to "The Game", Triple H. It was of course much "grander" than he planned, but who's complaining? I wonder if it is really true that "Y2J", Chris Jericho came up with the "Money In The Bank" Ladder match. Which belongs at Wrestlemania again now that the titles were unified into the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Do it this year and have a certain person win that briefcase, then cash it in at the end of the night. Want to see a huge build up then a jam packed arena "POP!"? Daniel Bryan does as said (if he doesn't win at the Elimination Chamber or finds himself in the main event some other way.


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Rumors

Making my rounds reading things across the web, some headlines and rumors caught my attention. Now which are 100% truth, and which are completely untrue, we'll never know unless they actually happen, and/or are admitted by legitimate sources. A lot are hard not to believe, even if far from the truth. None the less they are quite interesting.

STING & WWE

Now every year really since Vince McMahon won the Monday Night War, people have been speculating that Sting was going to sign on with the WWE. Especially at this time of year with the "Road To Wrestlemania" and the Hall Of Fame inductions, and The Undertaker's "Streak".
This time around however, there seems to be some valid steam behind the rumors this year. Sting is currently not under contract nor working with TNA Wrestling, and according to the bigger wrestling sites, the deal with WWE is all but finalized.
The ink isn't even on the dotted line yet, but rumors of who, what, when and where are rabidly swirling around, "Will he face Taker at Wrestlmania XXX? Or will it be next year when WM31 is in Sting's hometown of Los Angeles? When is the Hall Of Fame induction? If not Wrestlemania, will it be the next night on Raw?" The list goes on. Regardless, with some actual validity behind this one, personally I cannot wait for Stinger to make a splash in WWE (pun intended).

CM PUNK QUITS WWE

This is even more interesting than the Sting situation. While many say they think that this is true, nobody can give 100% that this isn't some kind of "work". When everything is "analyzed" by at least us "outsiders", everything points to both a legit walk out and a scripted event.
Legit: Drained both mentally and physically from a grueling schedule, mixed with frustrations with "Creative". Needing a break is totally understandable.
Work: With similarities with Stone Cold in the past, this "take your ball and go home" moment is very familiar with what happened with Austin back in the day, where he was just totally burnt out. Absence can also make the heart grow fonder as they say, Punk is already "over", imagine the size of the crowd pop he would get upon a return?
Everyone says we likely haven't seen the last of CM Punk in a WWE ring, but who knows, maybe we have.

NEW WRESTLING PROMOTION

Another rumor making its rounds is that former co-founder of TNA Wrestling, Jeff Jarrett left his "office" job with the company to possibly form a brand new wrestling promotion with country music star, Toby Keith. Jarrett and Keith were apparently close to buying the sinking ship that appears to be TNA, from the Carter's. Supposedly the deal went south when Bob Carter's only stipulation was the Dixie stay on in the same spot (title as well as tv spots), with the same amount of stroke she had when her father owned the company. If that is truly the case, we all should be thankful Jarrett and Keith walked away from what would clearly be a bad business venture.
If Double J and Toby really are bringing us a new promotion, it will be interesting to see for many reasons. Will it be new? Will it just be TNA 2.0? Successful? Can it compete with the WWE? Will they even try too? AJ Styles needs a new home, unless WWE gets smart and gives him a chance. Plus, there's always the question of how long until Jarrett puts the main belt on himself. Half joking on that one. I did enjoy some of his runs as Champ with WCW and TNA.

WHO'S #22?

I've come across rumors stating that WWE was hoping for Brock Lesner Vs Undertaker, but it isn't a lock. John Cena was also another high on the rumor list to be facing the Deadman, but rumors all seem to point to Cena Vs Bray Wyatt at the big show. I haven't come across anything stating so, but remember the last time we saw Undertaker. The red hot Shield took over his yard. Well, fast forward to present day, and we have what looks like a possible if not likely split amongst the talented trio. Why not have that happen at or during the aftermath of becoming victims number 22? With Reigns being over, perhaps Ambrose or Rollins try to steal the glory or turn on Reigns causing the loss, I would go with Rollins with the turn, being played out as the voice of reason at the moment and Ambrose is too obvious....wait...why am I even thinking about this group breaking up? Likely will happen though, the split. Who knows, maybe Punk will come back if given the option to do the honors a second year in a row, if he returns.

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