alanchiz Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Havent seen this show yet, but I thought Madison Rayne's crush was on either Robbie E or Robbie T? Cant remember exactly who he was against, but a few weeks ago she came out and eyed up the ring when little Robbie was facing someone that it probably wouldnt be - like Devon. From that I thought it was pretty clear. Hope that is the case, I could see them having a nice little stable together, with E & T forming a more regular team, as TNA could do with a few more of those  Would make sense too, thats obviously why she had that over the top tan job at that fitness show thing - she was trying to impress the Robbies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted June 29, 2012 Author Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 There's always someone else in the ring with Robbie E, Devon, Garrett Bischoff and Robbie T. There's always another person in every match other than the wrestlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Carbomb Posted June 29, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 I really, really hope next week Chris Sabin isn't announcing his retirement. I can't see past that to be honest. He just spent a year on the shelf. When he came back, it was noticeable he'd lost his bottle. The Chris Sabin of 18 months ago was superfast and filled with bumps all over the shop. Now he's probably out for another year. Maybe he's just fed up. He's had to harsh injuries, and he's lost his tag team partner and his spot as one of the most over acts on the card. It all adds up that he's probably jacking it in. Â It would be good to see him back, but judging by recent performances, the old Chris Sabin looks long gone anyway. If he is retiring, I hope TNA gives him a nice little send off. Even if its the roster giving him a round of applause or something. I'm not asking for a Flair like ceremony. Just a tip of the hat to a loyal servant. It would be a shame to see him say "I'm retiring, lads" and him just pissing tears before moving on to AJ's baby angle. Â Think they should train him up for commentary, perhaps start him off with Xplosion. He's a pretty competent and realistic talker, and people might appreciate a more youthful tone to the broadcast. Â EDIT: Actually, now that I think about it, perhaps it might even be an idea to train him up as a third commentary team member. Three-man teams are always good, and it could be interesting to have Tenay as the general play-by-play guy, while Taz provides colour with a specialist perspective on heavyweight wrestling, and Sabin's colour has an X-division and tag division slant. It could contribute to really emphasising the idiosyncratic identities of each division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Up Chuck Posted June 29, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 EDIT: Actually, now that I think about it, perhaps it might even be an idea to train him up as a third commentary team member. Three-man teams are always good, and it could be interesting to have Tenay as the general play-by-play guy, while Taz provides colour with a specialist perspective on heavyweight wrestling, and Sabin's colour has an X-division and tag division slant. It could contribute to really emphasising the idiosyncratic identities of each division. Â It doesn't even need to be that - Sabin could be a slightly more grounded, less super-cheesy alternative to Taz's colour. Although selling it like you laid out on screen would make a lot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted June 29, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 I can't believe Sabian got a match on TNA. He's one of the fucking shittest wrestlers I've ever seen. He's also shorter than everyone's mum and a complete knobhead. Â I like them bringing in unknowns and all but I'm hoping they pick some better people next week. They just need to bring Pac in and the X Division is all sorted. Â Apart from Sabian the show was fantastic. I love how the backstage bits in TNA, the people actually talk to eachother in a realistic manner instead of how in WWE everyone talks slow and disjointed as they stick exactly to the script and sound like aliens imitating human beings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reznor Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I like them bringing in unknowns and all but I'm hoping they pick some better people next week. They just need to bring Pac in and the X Division is all sorted. Even though it's pretty much one-way, TNA's relationship with AAA could easily provide so much x-division talent to keep us pervert types happy. Bring in someone like Fenix, Aerostar or Drago and they'd be a sensation for that audience. Even guys they hardly ever use nowadays like Laredo Kid or Super Fly would do a whole lot better than any US indie flyers. The only downside is no promos, but that's hardly a priority for the x-division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexy Dad Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 A great show this week, felt a lot more concentrated on a specific direction this week rather than cramming too much in. I'm pleased to see a shot in the arm given to the X division, Dutt looked much better than last time he was with company, the balding teacher haircut has gone and he has bilked up a fair bit. The new finisher was superb aswell. The other two guys put on a decent enough match too and I liked the character of the Cameron guy after the match, I'm sure he'd be an interesting addition to the roster. Â Roode and Aries were brilliant yet again and this feud is benefitting from both men saying out of in ring action. Both men are focused on one another and not caught up in other affairs or matches. The match at Destination X will be a classic. Â I have been following Joey Ryan's YouTube series where he talks to former TNA guys and it's been good viewing to see a guy so determined in his cause. I was chuffed to see him appear during the GutCheck segment and it distracted from the girl who I thought wasn't up to much to be honest. Her moves didn't really seem to connect or make much contact last week but it may be nerves on her part. Hopefully she gets a shot to show is worth her contract before Silva anyway. Â The 'Claire' story was miles better this week, a fantastic main event and all guys put 100% into making the story seem like the most important thing in the world. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members gadge Posted June 29, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 Impact rating: 0.97. Think that would be higher if WWE was also doing better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pol_pot_rick Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 One thing has me puzzled. They've only been doing the BFG Series for 2 weeks. How in the world does James Storm have 36 points already, and others are just now getting on the scoreboard? Everybody in the world knows that Storm will have his rematch with Roode at Bound For Glory, and walk away with the title. But do they have to be THIS obvious as to who is leading the competition? Pinfall victories are only 7 points, so for Storm to have 36 points he would have had to win 9 times in the past week. The whole thing is so illogical its funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted June 29, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 One thing has me puzzled. They've only been doing the BFG Series for 2 weeks. How in the world does James Storm have 36 points already, and others are just now getting on the scoreboard? Everybody in the world knows that Storm will have his rematch with Roode at Bound For Glory, and walk away with the title. But do they have to be THIS obvious as to who is leading the competition? Pinfall victories are only 7 points, so for Storm to have 36 points he would have had to win 9 times in the past week. The whole thing is so illogical its funny. Â He got 20 points for winning a Battle Royal at the start of the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelEdge Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 One thing has me puzzled. They've only been doing the BFG Series for 2 weeks. How in the world does James Storm have 36 points already, and others are just now getting on the scoreboard? Everybody in the world knows that Storm will have his rematch with Roode at Bound For Glory, and walk away with the title. But do they have to be THIS obvious as to who is leading the competition? Pinfall victories are only 7 points, so for Storm to have 36 points he would have had to win 9 times in the past week. The whole thing is so illogical its funny. Â Storm won a Battle Royal that was worth 20 points a few weeks back. Plus they do BFG matches on house shows so he can pick up points there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted June 29, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 Your maths is so illogical it's funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted June 29, 2012 Author Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 What? The top four wrestle each other in a playoff. It doesn't matter if Kurt Angle came fourth with four points. If he wins the playoff, he gets a title shot. Storm's 36 points means fuck all if he loses the four man tournament at the end of the BFG Series. Storm should be leading, whether its obvious or not. Â And they all have to wrestle each other anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Benno Posted June 29, 2012 Paid Members Share Posted June 29, 2012 Great show, Joe/Bully was superb (as is Park), was great to see the Joey Ryan thing materialise and the X matches were something fresh, if nothing else. Surprised though, they had Sabian working heel against the bigger Scorpio Sky, I don't think that played to either of their strengths. Â I think the big difference with TNA right now, is how well structured the shows are right now (last week aside). They're getting so many little things right, the storyline recaps at the top of the show manage to bring you upto speed without boring you half to death, the backstage stuff is shot in a reasonably realistic way, and overall, they're giving matches and segments the right amount of time. I also like that they're giving Hogan this Sting storyline as something to do, he's been superb recently, in what is a relatively understated role for him. Â The Claire storyline is pure wrestlecrap, but I'm willing to sit through it for such a good overall show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I was the only person who cheered for Magnus during Xplosion. Who did Magnus wrestle? Was it a BFG Series match? Did they tape any other Xplosion matches? Â It was Pope. I believe it was a BFG match, but I could be wrong. The result, because someone out there will complain about Xplosion spoilers: Â SPOILER - Highlight the black box to read Magnus won. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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