Judas Mesias’ uncertain status
After weeks of buildup, Judas Mesias made a big splash in his debut on TNA Impact last week, but now there is a report that he suffered a potentially serious injury last Sunday in Mexico. Mesias was knocked out after taking a bad fall during a ladder match, according to wrestlingobserver.com, which also said that “TNA is very concerned” about him.
If Mesias is out for any length of time, it would be a blow for TNA, which obviously was planning a major push for him. On last night’s Impact, Mesias wrestled his first match in TNA, defeating Eric Young. He also attacked Sting backstage in the final segment.
Other thoughts on last night’s show:
It’s amazing to see Kurt Angle back to playing a goofy character who likes to give hugs (last night’s recipient of an Angle embrace was Kevin Nash). When Angle was playing a comedic heel in WWE, it made for some entertaining television, but it prevented him from becoming the big draw he should have been. Angle’s character in WWE eventually became more serious and dangerous, as he started doing a shooter gimmick. He continued to play that role when he jumped to TNA, but now he’s a funny guy again. It’s a shame Angle isn’t as protective of his character as guys like Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan and Triple H are of theirs. …
From a logic standpoint, why would Angle seek advice from “Dr. Nash” anyway? I know, looking for logic in Vince Russo’s writing is pointless. …
Mike Tenay said Junior Fatu was using that name to honor his family. That’s funny. I thought it was because WWE owns the name “Rikishi.” Fatu, by the way, has gained even more weight since his WWE days and was moving pretty slow in his match against Christian Cage. …
Every time Samoa Joe appears on the show in street clothes he looks like a fan who jumped the rail. That’s something that wouldn’t happen in WWE. Perception is everything in wrestling, and if he wants to be perceived as a star, he should look like one. The T-shirt, shorts and sneakers look just doesn’t do it. Jeans, better shoes and a dressier shirt would do the trick.
