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TNA News: Mick Foley says why he left WWE; describes idea for a new movie/book Jan 9, 2009 - 12:15:05 PM
When a wrestler or, in the case of Mick Foley, a former wrestler turned authority figure turned announcer, leaves WWE for TNA, the company line is about wanting to help TNA grow, be part of something that could change the wrestling business, and take advantage of the lighter schedule.
Rarely is there a discussion of the talent currently in TNA to show a strong knowledge of the product or wanting to be involved in specific storylines that could enhance the hot-and-cold TV product.
Asked about the advantages of joining TNA in the Charlotte (N.C.) Observer to promote Sunday's PPV, Foley said it's mainly the schedule.
"Travel is more limited. It's a more regular schedule," Foley told Courtney Devores. "I'm glad I had the opportunity to see most of this country and quite a bit of the world, but I have four kids. I'm getting a chance to spend more time with my younger kids than I was able to with my older kids."
Although no specifics were offered on how he could make a difference in the wrestling business working with TNA, Foley said a strong consideration for him personally was believing he couldn't make more of a difference in WWE.
"It felt like I'd done everything I could in WWE," Foley said. "The TNA opportunity sounded like a positive way to make a difference in the wrestling business. I thought I would have some doubts, but it's been a guilt-free move - the best thing I could have done."
Foley said watching "The Wrestler" inspired him to consider an idea he's thrown around in his head for a future fictional story related to a wrestling trip to West Africa in 1987.
"It was a hectic trip, and the government was overthrown within weeks after I left," Foley said. "I had always thought I could tell an interesting tale, but until the critical acclaim of 'The Wrestler,' I didn't think there would be interest."
FYI: TNA's "Genesis" PPV takes place Sunday night at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. TNA is offering several discount ticket offers, which readers can find out about here. Foley is returning to the ring in a six-man tag match, teaming with Brother Devon and A.J. Styles.
I understand that several wrestlers have migrated from WWE to TNA due to
personal matters but I believe is mostly due to not having the spotlight
shine on them any longer under WWE and seing TNA coming on and up they feel
that they are better than the wrestlers on TNA and therefore they go down
to TNA to make an "impact"...
"Has beens"??....yes, like Christian Cage (who will be returning to WWE due
to TNA's complete mis-managment of talent and storylines)and Kurt Angle
(the best wrestler today...who is rumored to be heading back to WWE at the
end of his contract due to mis-management of his character and
storylines)hmmmmm...."has been's"
Scott Homewood
09 Jan 2009, 10:20
Joseph, to be honest, Cage has been booked poorly and Angle is not what he
was so, yes, has-beens. At least, for now. Also, Booker T, Big Poppa Pump,
Sting, BG and Kip James, The Dudleys, Kevin Nash - the huge list of has
beens rolls on....
Scott, I'm not disputing the list you provided. I am just stating that
those two specific individuals are not has beens and will still be relevant
for the next 5 to 10 years (Angle being in the 5 year category)
bill torres
09 Jan 2009, 14:03
Yes has-beens.Scott steiner,nash,booker t,sting,bg james,kip
james,jarrett.Yes has-beens.Kurt angle is not the best wrestler in the
world,u.s. hes not even the best wrestler in his company.was he
great?yes.can he be in moderation?yes.But he is not the best.
Luis
09 Jan 2009, 14:33
again...i have said it very clearly...TNA EQUALS HAS-BEEN'S!!!
Christian Cage...hmmm????? hard one?
Kurt Angle??
hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaa...# 1 Has-been!!! he is the biggest whinner
and over-glorifier (is this a word?) in this planet!!
BAN TNA MOVEMENT!!
09 Jan 2009, 14:35
i'm Luis and this is my new name!! We need to start a revolution to end TNA
once and for all!!!
mick left wwe because he wants to spend more time with his family. plain
and simple.
The Giant
09 Jan 2009, 16:10
if people are still paying to see them, none of them are has beens. christ
when flair was 40 years old and left wcw in 91 to wwf was he a has been? in
case you all havent been watching wrestling for the past 20 years let me
fill you in cause i know this whole 2 promotions on tv thing might be new
to u. wrestlers leave one promotion and go to another a lot because
characters get stale. wwe doesnt think they can use christian the way he
wants, so he goes to tna, tna doesnt use him right, he goes to wwe. lord
knows the wwe has zero has beens and never was(wases was's?) JBL is at the
peak of his game right? undertaker and hbk wrestle better now than in their
30's? big show? and ric flair was still the man in his last wwe run? a
world champion contender? wwe is getting christian, they want angle back,
they tried to sign kevin nash back even though he is useless. folks has
beens dont have jobs and are irrelevant. shane douglas (hurts me to say
it)is a has been. the ultimate warrior is a has been. hacksaw (damn this
hurts) is a has been. nash may suck, steiner may be a roided up freak,
foley cant walk, angle is a walking pharmacy, sting is old and balding, and
booker t needs to quit the accent, but as long as people tune in to see
them and those ratings go up on TV, they are NOT has beens.
The Gaint
09 Jan 2009, 16:20
Luis what are you 12? you dont want to watch tna, DONT. that simple. you
can enjoy ur cue card reading, chin lock milking, no talent crapfest that
is wwe. Go watch Cena, Orton, Batista, Triple H deliver thier mediocre at
best matches. I'll watch something that at least resembles PROWRESTLING and
see Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, and Kurt Angle. dont get me wrong, i still suffer
through wwe a lot, but there is a lot of good in it (still mark out over
taker, hbk can still go, jericho has been amazing, edge is THE man, and
santino makes me laugh) Christ people like you remind me of the idiots from
the PTC who used to get wwe banned. Ignorance thy name is Luis. *ahem* i
mean BAN TNA MOVEMENT!!!
1-Stu-3 Kidd
10 Jan 2009, 16:29
The Giant is right....if they are putting asses in the seats, whether they
are 21 or 51, they are not has-beens. I would bet that the average fan in
certain areas which TNA runs would pay 20 bucks to see Angle,Steiner and
Nash before Cena, Orton and Jericho. WWE may have gave them the name
recgonition, but they are still stars because of it, and as long as people
are coming to shows and buying PPV's, they will still be relevant.
Luis CEO Ban TNA Movement!
12 Jan 2009, 07:18
Dear Mr. Giant,
I continue to use my crrayons and my cue cards to express how TNA sucks no
matter how you paint it.
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion and therefore i will continue to
put TNA down as long as they are in buisness.
HAve a wonderful day and God bless you!
oh by the way....TNA STILL SUCKS NO MATTER WHAT!!!
Luis
12 Jan 2009, 07:21
it's amazing how people get upset over this stuff!!! it's all fake
people!!! Wake up!!! TNA/ROH/WWE...all fake!!! we here blogging don't get a
penny for anything those companies do!!!
I get a kick out of all of this cause you guys get all mad over the two
words...has-beens!!!
Angle can still be a mjor player in the wwe. The only thing relevant right
now that still can be done..... although much later tha it should have is
bring Sting in. Booker T is wasting his career with a lame accent and lame
storylines! Main event mafia..please...this is ridiculous! Bring all the
good talent young and old to WWE and they should expand their brand with
passion for regional ation to make stars.
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When a wrestler or, in the case of Mick Foley, a former wrestler turned authority figure turned announcer, leaves WWE for TNA, the company line is about wanting to help TNA grow, be part of something that could change the wrestling business, and take advantage of the lighter schedule.
