The Katz Files – Arnie Katz
My Weekly TNA Notebook
The Kingfish Arnie Katz wrestles with some of the major issues raised by the 10/30 episode of TNA’s weekly TV show.
Embattled AJ
I have complained about TNA’s booking and writing so often that regular readers like Nic Farey and Shelby Vick could probably write a fair imitation if I gave them the first line.
HeadLocker — Jay Shannon
Impact (10/29) Insight
Our resident philosopher looks at what may go down as the true turning point episode of Impact. Major changes are about to happen on Thursdays
The landscape of TNA changed forever on Thursday. Hulk Hogan made his first appearance, along with Dixie Carter, since the news that rocked the wrestling world was announced (Hogan is now in TNA). Also, one of the key players in the X-Division and tag team division was badly injured during the show. In addition, Eric Young had a major announcement about his newly-won Legends title that would forever change the status of the title
TNA opened with a promo for Hogan and then went into the attack on Kurt Angle by Desmond Wolfe. Wolfe, who sounds like Baldrick (Tony Robinson) from Black Adder, attacked Angle, twice, last week.
The Katz Files – Arnie Katz
Hogan & TNA: Big Questions!
The Kingfish Arnie tackles the implications and possible ramifications of the year’s biggest wrestling story!
Pro Wrestling is built on hype. Big announcements are more common than silicone at a Las Vegas nude pool. Every story is the biggest” and every card is “the greatest of the year.”
Sometimes, though, the news is big. More than big; monumental. TNA’s signing of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff certainly falls into that category.
This could, in fact, Change Everything.
Let’s plunge into some of the questions that swirl around this headline0grabbing story. And let’s all understand that there are no definitive answers. I claim no “inside knowledge,” and am deeply suspicious toward anyone who does, especially on this topic. Frankly, I’m not sire even TNA management could say for sure.
Two Former World Champions Meet
(Lake Grove, NY) – A local mall became an impromptu meeting place of wrestling icons when female superstar Awesome Kong joined Hulk Hogan during a book signing.
“Hulkamania” is back! The biggest name in professional wrestling history, Hulk Hogan, is joining Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling (TNA), the fastest rising wrestling organization in the world and home to one of cable television’s highest rated shows for young men, TNA iMPACT! The announcement was made today by TNA Wrestling in conjunction with Spike TV at a press conference held in New York City.
Purchase Hulk Hogan’s book here.
HeadLocker — Jay Shannon
The !mpact! 10/22 Insight
Our resident philosopher looks at the aftermath episode to one of the top three Pay-Per-Views of the entire year.
After an amazing Bound For Glory Pay-Per-View, TNA picked up the pieces.and moved forward. One of the biggest independent stars made his TNA debut, under a new identity.
This Week’s Episode: Black Thursday?
The show kicked off with a highlight package for Bound For Glory. As I told my daughter, Jess, and a couple of friends, every match had it’s own “Are you Kidding Me?” moment.
Kurt Angle came out to the ring, alone. He talked about not having “family” with him, this week. This was the one year anniversary of the Main Event Mafia. By all reports, Booker T is gone from TNA. The rest of the Mafia is falling apart around Kurt. Kurt mentioned that the Mafia was misunderstood from day one. Kurt talked about how the Mafia was supposed to stand for respect. He mentioned that some members of the Mafia were in it for recognition and “a place”. Kurt said that he was in it for love of the sport, not ego. Kurt said the Mafia was supposed to be about being the best. Kurt then admitted that he made a mistake about the TNA’s younger guys. He thought that they were just a bunch of punks looking for a hand-out.
Sunset Flip Presents: A Positive Look At TNA
By Jim Boy Star
The other night I was watching TNA Impact and something occurred to me, almost out of the clear blue. All the complaints I have about today’s pro wrestling, TNA seems to be avoiding. I’m Jim Boy Star, host and producer of the Sunset Flip Wrestling Show, and I am in my mid 20’s. (more…)
The Katz Files – Arnie Katz
My Bound for Glory Recap & Analysis!
The Kingfish Arnie Katz reports all the happenings at TNA’s biggest show of the year and delves into the meaning of it all.
We don’t yet know whether the Wrestle Nation agrees that Bound for Glory was TNA’s biggest event of the year . The show, live from Irvine, CA, Sunday, October 18, made strong statement in favor of that distinction. It was an exciting three hours of entertainment – plus a very good half-hour pre-show — after a run of uninspiring pay per views from both of the major promotions.
Bound for Glory is sure to have some detractors, because it was far from perfect. The most obvious flaw was that they messed up the timing and had to bring home the main event very abruptly. Sting-Styles still gets a high grade, but it had to disappoint those who expected a “match of the year” candidate.
Let’s look at Bound for Glory, match by match, to see what happened and why.
All the TNA Bound for Glory results and action from the University of California Irvine’s Bren Events Center.
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The Katz Files – Arnie Katz
My Bound for Glory Preview & Predictions!
The Kingfish Arnie Katz breaks out the crystal ball to get you ready for TNA’s number-one pay per view event of the year, Bound for Glory.
TNA keeps telling fans that Bound for Glory is the biggest pay per view of the year. Fans keep hoping that TNA is right. Great action in the ring can’t totally redeem meaningless matches and climaxes that get contradicted or wiped out entirely on the following episode of iMPACT</I.
On the final iMPACT before this show, the emphasis subtly shifted the concept of Bound for Glory. It’s now positioned as the make or break show for the Main Event Mafia. AJ Styles has vowed to destroy the group at this show, while Kurt Angle says hell celebrate the group’s first anniversary at the October PPV.
Of TNA follows through with a show that provides an exciting climax to the long storyline. It certainly seems like the right time to fold the MEM and if TNA can do it in spectacular fashion, Bound for Glory may end up as truly the best event of the year.
Let’s look at Bound for Glory, match by match, to see what’s in store – and what may happen.
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