I still don't know why "TNA Management" didn't make the X-Division 3-way cage match at Lockdown a Number 1 contenders match to face Douglas WIlliams at Sacrifice since he was stuck in the UK because of the volcano. Williams could have kept his heat by saying it didn't matter if he competed at Lockdown or Sacrifice against (eventually winner) Kazarian because he's the most technically sound X-Division champion ever and he's going to have the belt for a long time to come. Simple and effective.

Next time Scott Hall does a run-in, he needs to do it on a Segway -- he'll get to the ring much quicker that way.

Tna needs another make up. Like that pr*** (I don't want to even say his name) who recently got fired because of his Awesome Kong rant Hogan needs to go for failing to take tna to the next level.

They let the wrong people go like Daniels, Roxxi and Alissa Flash yet have people like Orlando Jordan still employed. Tna should release their booking staff because they make wwe's booking staff look like creative geniuses.

The women's division use to be a strong point for tna but now with Tara rumored to be leaving soon it's going to be another blow to that division. Please Kevin, tell Dixie Carter on behalf on tna fans do what's right and RELEASE HOGAN NOW before her company goes the way of wcw and ecw.

Mr. Anderson and his "Talk into the mic" trunks has to be the funniest thing I've seen in quite a while. The cassock and surplice? Pure genius! It was the antithesis of Edge's backstage thoughts on what he was going to talk about on his portion of RAW which were predictable trying to be "edgy" in the face of the new WWE Lite. (pardon the pun) Orlando Jordan, on the other hand, was a brutal segment that was neither funny or smart. It was a few minutes that I wish that I had back in my life.

Ink Inc. might not be the best name for a tag team. But it could give Shannon Moore and Jesse Neal a chance to make a mark.

"Now tell us what his motivation is and let’s move forward with the story line."

I had no idea what he meant by that "veil of protection" reference either. I thought he might have meant that the management of both companies protected him and let him get away with murder, but if he were talking about that then it doesn't make sense for him to say that Hogan doesn't have that same "veil" in TNA. If anything, in storyline Hogan has more power than ever, and thus more protection. Again, Russo is making things needlessly complicated.

You know what I think would've worked? If Sting had said "I have never forgiven you for what you did to me in WCW, and I don't trust you. I don't believe you're a changed man, I don't believe you want what's best for TNA. I think you want what's best for you. I think you're just using this company to get yourself and your cronies back in the spotlight and take that spotlight away from the guys who were here before you. Well, I'm going to make your life hell until you hit the road and this company goes back to the way it was before you came along to ruin it. And if that means I have to take out everybody who's naive enough to align themselves with you, from Rob Van Dam to Jeff Jarrett to Dixie Carter, then that's just fine with me!"

Who were they going to pick up at the airport? Another thing, it was awfully bright outside of the limo for it being "Live" at 8pm. Having been to the Orlando area regularly over the many years it would be difficult with the traffic patterns for them to get back to the Impact Zone so soon after the call to Hogan's cell about Black Machismo jumping the gun (yeah, right) with the HOF Ring. BM channeling Ric was pretty good. That young man is the Rich Little of wrestling!

Hi Kevin,

Do you know if there are any plans to get Jim Cornette ' the best booker in town' or Paul 'Dangerously' Heyman to TNA ?

Also, there are reports of some internal disagreement between Bishoff and Hogan, with Hogan wanting to spend more time on TV and Bishoff having the opposite view. Is there any truth to that?

This entire Sting thing is extremely confusing and the best of them all is Eric Young joining the Band. What were they thinking?

First - everyone keeps wanting to know who kidnapped Samoa Joe? That's easy it was Richard Simmons and he had Joe Sweatin To The Oldies. Joe has put on a few extra pounds.

I have always given TNA the benefit of the doubt but there was WAY too much crammed into 2 hours that just didn't sit well. I agree with the whole Sting deal. I propose if they wanna make Sting a heal let's have him go by the name Steve Bordan instead of Sting. Make him the top heal with no one safe heal or face.

Anderson is just AWESOME on the mic these days. What was up with those shorts... speak into the mic. HAHA

What the heck are they doing with the Knockouts Division?

With TNAs move back to Thursday nights (wish it was Saturday Nights) I hope they still go with the live every other week.

I am a bit disappointed that TNA is retreating from Monday nights, because I really believe Vince had awakened Nitro from its slumber as a direct result of the competition.
That was the most impressive promo I have ever seen Lethal cut and Flair really seemed into it. Quite entertaining.
Old Man Hogan destroying five of TNA's top heels...okay, four of TNA's top heels and one senior citizen...doesn't allow Styles, Wolfe and Beer Money to put fear in the hearts of man. Bad idea.
It is probably not what they had in mind, but I believe the Sting angle should have him revealing Hulk as a master manipulator leading to a heel turn for Hulk and a face turn for Sting.
Good analogy, Kevin, on Anderson and Punk providing the best moments of respective shows of late. They have both moved to the top of my current Best Heel list.
I don't know about you, but I couldn't tell the difference between Rob Terry the cardboard cutout and Rob Terry the wrestler.

This is a perfect example of why I don't watch TNA anymore. It's amateur night over there.

Kevin,

You must be a moron to not understand the Young heel turn.

Its so simple.

Kevin Nash turned on The Band to get with Eric Young. Nash than turned on Eric Young to get with The Band and now Eric Young has turned on somebody to get with The Band.

It all makes perfect sense, just like Sting's promo.

Sting's "heel turn" started on the first night of this joke of a Monday night war...I think it is clear that TNA (Russo) thought this would help ratings on that particular night without any actual future storyline in place. More likely than not they are still winging it.

I see what you mean about Russo and Abyss is TNA's version of Hornswoggle but at least the kids like Hornswoggle.

Love the blog, Kev.

Something that REALLY bugged me about Mondays nights show, was the fact that they yet again blew their creative load on a angel way too soon.

This time it was the match between RVD and Wolfe, which was based off of Wolfe winning the #1 contender contest that TNA has been pushing as "ground breaking" and giving the fans what they want. But all they did was give the fans the finger by having Wolfe job to RVD in a very quick match.

It just doesn't make sense!

I had a similar thought about Ink, Inc.

I actually said out loud to myself "'Ink, Inc.'?" That's what you're going with?"

The O-zone was a future Wrestlecrap induction waiting to happen. I half expected the Shockmaster to come out.

When Sting first 'turned' it really seemed like they were going to re-develop his relationship with Flair - but aside from him being on "Team Flair" at Lockdown, have Sting and Flair even been on the screen at the same time? I remember watching when Sting used the black bat on Hogan and saying to myself, "OK - I get where they're going...Flair/Sting have a tremendous history together, Flair is with AJ now...Sting acted as mentor to AJ in the past...it made sense." Then nothing. I guess he's started some type of program with Double J, but I couldn't be less interested. TNA really is a circus act - trying to cram too much into 2 hours a week - it's like watching wrestling with ADD.

But seriously, Lethal doing Flair was brilliant.

Lethal just proved to me he is the most talented man in wrestling!

I have never understood Sting as a heel. He just doesn't have the passion for it because I really don't think he likes it. All of his heel turns have been disasters(with the notable exception of his early days with the four horsemen) and they all seem to come from Vince Russo's twisted mind. This is not the way Sting needs to go out in the twilight of his career.

Jay Lethal is awesome as far as mic skills go. I would love to see him do something original, because if his imitations give us just a small perspective of what he can do, then the sky is the limit for him. Mr. Anderson is now getting the push and reaction that I had hoped in his run with the WWE. Glad to see he is getting a fair shot at showcasing his talent.

Good review Kev, best one out there in regards to all of the wrestling shows.

Jay Lethal as Ric Flair: WIN

Sting's heel turn: FAIL

RVD vs. Desmond Wofle: WIN

Orlando Jordan and the O-Zone: EPIC EPIC FAIL

Please fire Orlando Jordan and get Christopher Daniels back NOW.

Taz has been pushing for TNA officials to sign former WWE Superstar Mike Knox. Apparently Taz sees something in Knox.

I got this quote from LordsOfPain.net (or WrestlingHeadlines.com) so it's legitimacy is subject to doubt, but I found it highly amusing because Mike Knox came from the same Arizona promotion as Rellik.

I imagine he would have as much impact on TNA as Rellik did (sans the obligatory "Rellik is killer spelled backwards" jokes).

I loves Jay Lethal As Ric Flair, all that was missing was a reference to "Space Mountain"......

TNA need to get their hands on Kane I think that wwe use him right hes big and talented but wheres the gold?

The systemic problems with TNA's product are not, like, esoteric or inside-baseball. Anybody with a high-school education can see what things they're doing wrong. I have to honestly wonder whether Dixie Carter actually watches the show.

If she does, then surely she knows.

Huh, i thought "Ink, Inc." was kinda creative. But then again, your the one with the great blog. I am interested to see what TNA does with Lethal after a groundbreaking performance like that. But the last time someone in TNA actually impressed me he ended up buried and now holds BOTH the tag team titles instead of being in the world title hunt.

Lethal would be perfect for a sketch comedy show like Mad TV or SNL. That guy is talented big time.

Sting explained his actions to the point where I understood them. Sting thinks that Hogan's sole purpose was to come and protect certain wrestlers. Sting had to show Hogan and other wrestlers there is no such thing as protection or free-bees! You either want to be here or not. You either work hard or go home. Sting loves TNA and despite his cowardly attacks, he respects this business and it p***ed him off when Hogan came in and managed to do things with a snap of a finger that Sting had to break his neck to do. In other words, Sting HATES favortism!

@Shae: I think you're right, especially if you include Hogan himself in the list of wrestlers Hogan is there to protect. The message was clearly that Sting feels that Hogan has always gotten a free pass, going back to WCW, but now Sting feels an obligation to TNA and the fans to make Hogan earn his spot. That goes with what Rob Brown said in his comment as to why Sting is attacking faces.

Problem is, though, that you can't be a face if you team with heels and attack faces (maybe, MAYBE, if Sting was only attacking face wrestlers, but going after people like DIxie ruins that), and you can't be a heel if you're doing it to "give back to the business and the company."

Young and Nash are on the wrong show - they should try out for the biggest loser