Kaliqo's Commentary

Triple H - Multiple WWE/World championship titles, founding member of DX, the McMahon-Helmsley Era and Evolution, dated Joannie "Chyna" Laurer, married Stephanie McMahon and has three daughters, has acted on tv and in movies, recently formalized an executive position with the WWE, currently rehabbing an injury and is expected to return to the ring later this year.

Shawn Michaels - Multiple championship titles, got off drugs and found God, married with two kids, founding member of DX, retired after a very successful 20 year career.

Kevin Nash - Multiple titles, founding member of the nWo, wrestled with WWE, WCW and is currently with TNA, has acted in movies, married with one son.

Sean Waltman - Only wrestler in history to have held the TNA X Division Championship, the WCW Cruiserweight Championship and the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship, divorced with two children, dated Joannie "Chyna" Laurer and made an X-rated video with her, has been in rehab for drugs and psychiatric problems, recently arrested at a New Jersey airport after a search found him to be in possession of marijuana.

Scott Hall - Has wrestled for over 20 years in AWA, NWA, WCCW, WCW, ECW, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, WWE and TNA, divorced with two children, has been in and out of rehab, recently arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer, currently in a WWE sponsored rehab facility.

Eddie, Test, Umaga, Lance, Trent Acid, Chris Kanyon, Luna Vachon, J.C. Bailey. There are others and there will be more. I am absolutely addicted to this business. I don't wrestle and don't want to. I'm not a promoter and don't want to be. I don't book matches and am not qualified to do so. I'm just a fan. I have been to local indy shows with a few hundred people and to sold out WWE shows at the Verizon Center. Big, small, CHIKARA, ROH, Puroresu, Lucha Libre, I watch it all. And even though it isn't politically correct, I'm a die-hard Terra Ryzin/Jean-Paul Levesque/Hunter Hearst Helmsley/Triple H fan. (yeah that long) Just a small request to the Ultimate Booker upstairs, please stop taking our young wrestlers that are just getting started. Please stop taking our veterans that have left the spotlight and joined us "regular" people. There are other forms of entertainment. Not that I want to see actors or musicians die, but things are definetly one-sided. I'm just very sad today...

The June 3rd edition of TNA iMPACT! earned a 0.9 tv rating with 1.1 million viewers.

It seems to me that TNA hasn't improved their ratings even after hiring the Hogan/Bischoff team, hiring members of the WWE future endeavored club, trying to look like the WWE by getting rid of the six-sided ring, trying to compete with the WWE by moving iMPACT! to Monday nights and getting rid of or over-looking good talent like, Awesome Kong, Melissa Anderson, Christopher Daniels, Motor City Machine Guns and Beer Money.

Lilian Garcia recently responded to Mick Foley coming to her defense in a blog for what he considered rude behavior on the part of Triple H during a recent WWE event. Click here for the story.

Garcia wrote:

"Mick Foley, this tweet's for you!! I really appreciate your kind words and the compassion you showed in your blog. Your care for my feelings proves what a loving, caring and wonderful human being you are. This is why I truly miss working with you. You are one of a kind!! Thank you, love you!!"


This story has really gotten blown out of proportion. Since when is Mick Foley ultra-sensitive to ribbing? And Lilian is so distraught, she waits until May 12th to comment on an incident that happened on April 19th? The "joke" wasn't even that funny. Get over it.

TNA star Mick Foley is calling out WWE superstar Triple H for his “shallow” and “mean” joke about Lilian Garcia’s appearance on RAW two weeks ago.

Garcia returned to WWE for one night to guest ring announce when the RAW crew was stranded in Europe. During the opening segment of the show, Triple H had a microphone and went over to her and said, “Even Lillian Garcia. If Lillian wants to come back here for night to the WWE just to horse around, she can do it.” After Triple H’s remarks, Jerry Lawler made a horse sound on commentary. Triple H’s “horsing around” comment reportedly a reference to a backstage joke about Lilian that her face resembles that of a horse.

Foley wrote on his MySpace.com blog that Triple H’s joke was the latest incident in a pattern of cruel on-air behavior from Vince McMahon’s son in law:

“Why does someone like Triple H, one of the most talented, well paid guys in the business, do something so shallow and mean? Why would a multi-millionaire, with millions of fans around the world, feel the need (several times over the years) to say something that is only meant to hurt? I don’t get it. I don’t get why it’s done, I don’t get why it’s condoned, I don’t get what possible satisfaction anyone involved gets from demeaning someone like Lillian Garcia. I just don’t get it.”

source: lordsofpain.net

I think this story is complete bullsh*t. Since when does Mick Foley believe miscellaneous wrestling stories on the internet?

Looking at some of the headlines lately, one has to wonder if TNA is its own worst enemy:

They sign Jeff Hardy knowing that he has been indicted on drug charges. They sign Rob Van Dam, an admitted marijuana user. I'm not sure how these individuals will factor into any type of drug testing TNA may use.

Ric Flair is having serious financial problems including losing his NWA world title belt after pledging it as collateral to two different entities. His wife was arrested for domestic violence against him in February, and Ring of Honor is suing him for the return of $40,000 which represent monies paid in advance of appearances by Ric at there shows. Ric never made the appearances.

The loss of the six-sided ring, not promoting the X-Division and some of the real gems of the show. While I thought the ring was stupid, it is what made iMPACT! unique along with the X-Division. TNA should have being showing what is unique about them, not trying to be the WWE of the South. Losing Awesome Kong, Christopher Daniels, and Melissa Anderson doesn't help either. Misusing AJ Styles is a huge understatement.

Allowing Hulk Hogan to hire his old conies. I don't think The Nasty Boys or Bubba the Love Sponge had anything to offer and it gave less air time to the talent that deserved it. They have finally gotten rid of both, but BTLS has created quite controversy.

Constantly mentioning the WWE. It began with the Voodoo Kin Mafia (VKM-Vince McMahon's initials). The Voodoo Kin Mafia appeared in front of WWE headquarters in Stamford (which was a cheap imitation of DX invading WCW during the Monday Night Wars) and called out Triple H and Shawn Michaels but had to refer to them by their real names after being put on notice by WWE legal. Currently Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair have had matches involving potentially losing their WWE Hall of Fame rings. TNA never hesitates to refer to "that other company" or "the company up North" as though no one knows who thay are talking about. You will never hear TNA or references to it mentioned on WWE programming.

Hiring every WWE cast-off. Just because they are available doesn't mean they should work for you. Has anyone in TNA questioned what Rob Terry is on?

Hulk Hogan stated that when Dixie Carter approached him about coming to TNA, he told her he wanted "Vince McMahon" control. Now he says that he can't handle it. Let's see, he can't handle the corporate side and he has no business in the ring. So why is he there?

Bad press, bad ratings, reported low morale, top stars leaving. It seems that TNA should be taking care of home instead of trying to copy WWE.

Once again Chyna is in the news on a negative note. According to TMZ.com, Chyna has been accused of attacking a female friend in a hotel room. Whether this is true or not, one has to wonder why this woman cannot get her life together. If given the chance, she will blame the WWE and her break-up with Triple H for all her woes. Instead of seeking help - which she could get for no cost from the WWE - she would rather continue her Lindsey Lohan impressions.

I'm starting to think Scott Steiner has a thing for Triple H. The man cannot do an interview without mentioning him. Here is his latest "love tap":

“I told (WWE) to have Triple H pick me up in a limo, then we could go test (for steroids) together,” he says with a laugh. “They never asked again. I’ve never failed a drug test in my life."

Why does he always single out Triple H? According to Hunter, it is easier to get attention if your trash talk a current and relevant star.

Scott Steiner and Chyna seem to have the same problem. They are stuck in the past and don't know how to move on. Whatever wrongs you believe Triple H and/or the WWE may have done to you would have occurred years ago. Please get over yourselves.

A few of the wrestling news sites are claiming that top WWE superstars such as Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker requested that JR call their match at WMXXVI and were upset that he wasn't given a bigger role. Ross even wrote in his blog that Vince McMahon didn't make any time for him during WrestleMania weekend.

JR is great on commentary and has shown his loyalty to the WWE, but isn't it time to move on? The IWC has been clamoring for "new blood" in the main events and the WWE has responded with WWE NXT and more changes to come with the upcoming draft. Why wouldn't they look to change announcers too.

I don't understand. Why the uproar? Companies change staff according to their needs. School systems will replace teachers and administrators if they are not performing up to par. Government officials can be voted out. But how dare the WWE replace JR! People seem to forget that JR wasn't taken off of TV. He had another Bells Palsy attack. JR has stated that he more than likely will not be "camera-ready" for the WWE.

Quite frankly I'm tired of the whining. I can understand having a great job and not wanting to give it up, but please stop whining. Personally , I thought JBL was great on commentary but I don't think they will be able to get him off the links.

The WWE may need to tweak the announcer line-up, just like they tweak their roster of wrestlers and divas. A fresh start can be a good thing.

Matt Hardy says he's aiming for a top spot in WWE when The Undertaker and Triple H take time off this year. Hardy, who has gained a reputation for doing a lot of talking about wanting to be a main-eventer, told ESPN during WrestleMania weekend that he feels he's ready to seize an opportunity.

"There's going to be some time coming up where guys like The Undertaker and Triple H are going to need to take some time off, and there's going to be opportunities for guys like Matt Hardy and Christian to step up," Hardy told Jon Robinson of ESPN at THQ's annual WWE video game competition. "I'm really motivated and ready to rededicate myself, especially after overcoming such severe injuries."...More?

source: pwtorch.com

I'm not sure why Matt Hardy thinks he is in the caliber of The Undertaker or Triple H. A top spot might be available, but surely it isn't for him. He can't equate himself with Christian and keep a straight face. Now that Jeff is gone he should try to stay under the radar if he wants to keep his job. Did I mention I wasn't a Matt Hardy fan?

TNA President Dixie Carter announced via her twitter account that TNA iMPACT is permanently moving to 8PM EST. iMPACT will remain 2 hours, but starting next week - the show will have a 1-hour lead-in to WWE RAW and will only go head-to-head with the first hour of RAW.

This week's iMPACT was a test run to see how the show would do starting an hour earlier and the ratings were enough to convince TNA that a permanent shift is a good move. Monday's iMPACT did a 0.85 rating, with the first unopposed hour drawing a 0.91 and the second hour, which went head-to-head with RAW, drew a 0.79.

Carter also announced on Twitter that SpikeTV will be adding a replay of iMPACT to its weekly schedule The replay will air Thursday nights at 9PM EST, iMPACT's old timeslot.

source: impactwrestling.com

So they finally realize that they can't compete with WWE, but why would I watch iMPACT! on Monday's when I can watch it on Thurdays? There is no incentive to make iMPACT! must-see-tv. Still droping the ball....