FINALLY!!!! I can start watching Monday nights again! Thank you TNA for bringing back RVD as I'm a long time wrestling lover and can finally switch brands without feeling bad. RVD, RVD, RVD, RVD, RVD, RVD, RVD!
You make a valid point man, I agree. Did they promote RVD on Impact? I think it's meant to be a surprise and Hogan spoiled it on here for those people who follow internet and wrestling. Thats all I am saying.
I rarely see Hogan not being full of himseld, must admit he did a good job in this interview. I always liked him as a wrestler/entertainer. He should bring his daughter to the ring, I will watch for sure.
You're right. They think way too much about the short term ratings than the bigger picture. If there were more surprises and unannounced stars, people would tune in all the time so they wouldn't miss anything. That said, recent news suggests TNA never intended for this to get out.
He didn't spoil shit, this is how media works these days, this was not an accident this was planned to hype up RVD and get people talking about him. Awesome to see him at TNA.
Sorry if anybody already said this but damn Hogan spoiled the SHIT out of RVD's TNA debut. Unless he figured everybody, well, at least the Internet wrestling community know RVD before this video knew was a lock. Maybe they have another surprise planned? Not as pumped as I was for Janruary 4th but should be interesting.
He's a spot guy, but he can work a match without weapons (unlike Sabu for example). In a lot of ways I'd agree with you. He isn't a sympathetic babyface and he would have a hard time ever being a real heel. His style is more laid back but it works for his character. However he does sell well and has a lot of fire which are important in getting over. He has got over outside of the Arena despite doing things differently than others and Heyman mentioned that in the Rise and Fall doc.
TNA obviously has the better product for now. WWE is HUGE and of course they're going to get high ratings not a lot of people know about TNA. Yesterdays iMPACT was AWESOME.
Also, TNA does not have near the talent that WCW had back then either. Benoit, Guerrero, Malenko, Jericho, Mysterio, Saturn, etc > to whatever TNA currently has.
AsheDarkthorne, it's quite a stretch to call RVD lazy, the guy busts his ass in the ring. He was never as over as Michaels or Austin, however he has quite a following and is a good talker (when given the chance). He might not be a good storyteller but he can work an exciting match with a unique style (which is lacking in today's wrestling). However, he needs a Fonzie to really excel though. Fonzie and RVD played off each other very well with Fonzie's rage and RVD's cool demeanor.
I have a weird hunch you'll be eating those words come this monday night. It's perfectly normal to resist change, but TNA is the future and you might aswell just get on board now
I agree, but if they leek it they think more people will tune in to see it. Back in the mid to late 90's ratings were that high that they could pull of more unpredictable stuff cause they had an audience whilst tna are trying to grow and establish
If his popularity was limited to ECW I'd agree with you but RVD got over outside of ECW. Jericho is very good but Benoit was extremely bland on the mic. He was only over because he could wrestle a good technical match, his headbutt off the top, and he came across stiff. Taz was ECW's Goldberg (came before him too). He never got over outside of there. Frankly, the wrestler with the best psychology in ECW was Raven, he also barely bumped.
TNA has the resources as well Robert Carter (TNA's 73% owner and backer) is a Billionaire just like Ted Turner. Carter owns Panda Energy which makes over 200 million per year.
whatever dude can't you TNA fanatics see im doing you all a favor im posting the ratings for TNA so you can enjoy a good show like RAW if i were you guys i would be happy.
Im a WWE fan but i honestly think RVD can to better in tna its a lighter schedule and he can be with his wife more who has cancer. And Rvd has said that until she gets better that his wife is his main priority
I mean look... TNA says all the time MARCH 8th history and so on , and that they go against MNR, but the WWE hasnt even said a word about it.. interesting
Are there NO surprises in wrestling any more? Why is everything announced way ahead of time? I'm very very happy to see RVD in TNA, but it would have made far more impact (pun intended) if he did a run in or just walked down the ramp unannounced. Wrestling needs more of the chaos and unpredictability that it had during the Attitude, NWO and ECW era.
Yeah man, I don't like what Hulk Hogan turned into during the peak of wcw with all the backstage stuff, and his perception of wrestlers who "draw" can sometimes be misleading
@tenmais4real yeah your right but im gonna tell ya now dont waste your time with the wwe marks saying tna is a retirement home because they are too dense to understand that young guys are being pushed
erm ... do you know anything about promotion? TNA would be fucking stupid not to advertise RVD's debut on the show. Have you ever noticed that when the WWE has a return planned like Bret Hart or Shawn Michaels or Hulk Hogan they advirtise it the week before? Why are people going to watch if they dont know that RVD is there? TNA would be fucking idiots for not putting the word out.
@ddublin4life09 TNA is more entertaining than WWE, tna matches are much more fast pased and better and they have thumb tacks and barbed wire and not to mention tna is TV14 wwe is awesome but comon look how good the X-Division is, they entertain me more that john morrison and kofi kingston, IMO tna is more entertaining and has better matches
yes yes hogan bring more of your over 50 yeahrs old buddy to tna cant w8 for dennis rodman! And to eric bishoff...he fired stone cold steve austin from the wcw cos he saw nothing in him...well
I really think tna has really good talent but it seems they do more skits and less wrestling. I want to see beer money, motor city machine guns, and more of mr anderson. Now that rvd is coming tna should remove hall nash x pac flair nasty boys dudley boys hogan from tv cause its making me sick. Who cares about foley also and abyss, they suck. Also tna needs to move to a bigger venue or do house shows more it makes them look weak in that closet.
RVD's and Kurt Angle's matches are a reason to watch TNA but the rest of TNA is so cheap and cheesy, sorry, I just can't stand it. I'll stick with DragonGate, WWE and a little bit of ROH
FINALLY!!!!
I can start watching Monday nights again! Thank you TNA for bringing back RVD as I'm a long time wrestling lover and can finally switch brands without feeling bad.
RVD, RVD, RVD, RVD, RVD, RVD, RVD!
It is on, Monday Night March 8th I have something to watch again.
and everyone and their mother was talking about TNA the next day because TNA put on the better monday night show.
You make a valid point man, I agree. Did they promote RVD on Impact? I think it's meant to be a surprise and Hogan spoiled it on here for those people who follow internet and wrestling. Thats all I am saying.
I rarely see Hogan not being full of himseld, must admit he did a good job in this interview. I always liked him as a wrestler/entertainer. He should bring his daughter to the ring, I will watch for sure.
THE WHOLE FCUKIN SHOW IS BACK!
Mr.Monday Night on Monday Nights!!!
Now dats f'n gr8!
You're right. They think way too much about the short term ratings than the bigger picture. If there were more surprises and unannounced stars, people would tune in all the time so they wouldn't miss anything.
That said, recent news suggests TNA never intended for this to get out.
Whole F'N Show is returning! HELLYEAH
Mister Monday Night is comin back. FREAKIN AWESOME!
NO WAY!! OMG I AM SO HAPPY!!
RVD, heck ya!!! :D
rvd in tna hogan u are the best. i want a match hogan vs sting
the audio transcription says instead Kurt Angle "colonel was up your.." XDD
Yes!!!!! The whole F'N show is back!!! RVD RVD RVD!
I LOVE DUH ART OF SURPRISE!
I don't think he knew there was a fucking camera on him.
He didn't spoil shit, this is how media works these days, this was not an accident this was planned to hype up RVD and get people talking about him.
Awesome to see him at TNA.
Sorry if anybody already said this but damn Hogan spoiled the SHIT out of RVD's TNA debut. Unless he figured everybody, well, at least the Internet wrestling community know RVD before this video knew was a lock. Maybe they have another surprise planned? Not as pumped as I was for Janruary 4th but should be interesting.
No Jeff was 16 years old when he debut. Last year was his 16th year in the biz, but yeah he has been in the biz a lot longer then Angle.
He's a spot guy, but he can work a match without weapons (unlike Sabu for example). In a lot of ways I'd agree with you. He isn't a sympathetic babyface and he would have a hard time ever being a real heel. His style is more laid back but it works for his character. However he does sell well and has a lot of fire which are important in getting over. He has got over outside of the Arena despite doing things differently than others and Heyman mentioned that in the Rise and Fall doc.
TNA is also going to bring in Lucha Stars from Mexico for the X Divison
Jeff Hardy will be on the March 8th show to
RVD, RVD, RVD
I can't wait
Hulk Hogan Rocks!!!
and Jeff Hardy is "just party" XD
The wrestling is back!
but if TNA has just signed RVD the other night, how can they announce it on the show? Impact is a taped show.
"Not repeating history, we're gonna make history"
Really? I can't tell
TNA obviously has the better product for now. WWE is HUGE and of course they're going to get high ratings not a lot of people know about TNA. Yesterdays iMPACT was AWESOME.
Hes already a star dont me a jealous mark.
@TheDGDX well heres some breaking news man RVD has infact signed and will debut on monday march 8th
@kingthommmy How did moving to Monday work out for TNA?
Also, TNA does not have near the talent that WCW had back then either.
Benoit, Guerrero, Malenko, Jericho, Mysterio, Saturn, etc > to whatever TNA currently has.
AsheDarkthorne, it's quite a stretch to call RVD lazy, the guy busts his ass in the ring. He was never as over as Michaels or Austin, however he has quite a following and is a good talker (when given the chance). He might not be a good storyteller but he can work an exciting match with a unique style (which is lacking in today's wrestling). However, he needs a Fonzie to really excel though. Fonzie and RVD played off each other very well with Fonzie's rage and RVD's cool demeanor.
he totally gave away that RVD was coming to TNA. That should have been a surprise.
so funny that jimmy hart is in tna
was that a rvd hint of coming back
WOOOOO RVD IN TNA
If the say it then they accept that TNA is a formidable opponent
omg, they've signed rvd, good on hogan.
I have a weird hunch you'll be eating those words come this monday night. It's perfectly normal to resist change, but TNA is the future and you might aswell just get on board now
RVD
man this is huge
go tna
RVD + TNA =REVOLUTION
I agree, but if they leek it they think more people will tune in to see it. Back in the mid to late 90's ratings were that high that they could pull of more unpredictable stuff cause they had an audience whilst tna are trying to grow and establish
TNA still needs work, but they're WORKING ON IT...so I have hope for their future.
WWE seems to be happy staying in it's Cenatory state. :\
sick R.V.D but we need more kewl but we need at least twice the roster
tna vs wwe LET THE MONDAY NIGHT WAR BEGIN YES YES YES
TNA all the way!
If his popularity was limited to ECW I'd agree with you but RVD got over outside of ECW. Jericho is very good but Benoit was extremely bland on the mic. He was only over because he could wrestle a good technical match, his headbutt off the top, and he came across stiff. Taz was ECW's Goldberg (came before him too). He never got over outside of there. Frankly, the wrestler with the best psychology in ECW was Raven, he also barely bumped.
Hogan vs Flair will fair hard.
oh man . thats very huge
RVD in TNA ?
RVD the WWE is toast!!!
how could he not know he was being taped smh
TNA has the resources as well Robert Carter (TNA's 73% owner and backer) is a Billionaire just like Ted Turner. Carter owns Panda Energy which makes over 200 million per year.
sarcasm did i leave ? mark like i needed an answer
hogan may just be messing around with us fans about the RVD thing but we will se in Monday
tna, has hogan , sting, rvd, flair, aj, morgan, hardy, hernandez, pope, perfect
whatever dude can't you TNA fanatics see im doing you all a favor im posting the ratings for TNA so you can enjoy a good show like RAW if i were you guys i would be happy.
Im a WWE fan but i honestly think RVD can to better in tna its a lighter schedule and he can be with his wife more who has cancer. And Rvd has said that until she gets better that his wife is his main priority
I mean look...
TNA says all the time MARCH 8th history and so on , and that they go against MNR,
but the WWE hasnt even said a word about it..
interesting
Yes.
thats the point o.O
There was like 10 minutes of wrestling last Impact...
Are there NO surprises in wrestling any more? Why is everything announced way ahead of time?
I'm very very happy to see RVD in TNA, but it would have made far more impact (pun intended) if he did a run in or just walked down the ramp unannounced.
Wrestling needs more of the chaos and unpredictability that it had during the Attitude, NWO and ECW era.
RVD vs AJ Styles would be a good match
Jeff Hardy had 16 years when he debuted so it's kind of normal he has been wrestling for what now 20 years?
dude what the hell are you talking about WWE beat TNA in the rating on Jan. 4th and they got more viewers.
how to do they think most of the talent they signed now got so famous... the W-W-E
@funksta818
meanwhile I realized that Vince is going against John Cena ^^
aha i dont think he thought he was being recorded if he did i dont think he would of done that just gave away a big surprise ? ay ?
tna!
I think business is about to pick up.
Tna is going to be like WCW. Out of business!!!!!
RVD to TNA
ohh yeah RVD!!! he better fight AJ cause that would be a great match but they gotta let them fight. no one should get involved.
compared to the older veterans they are reletively young. You can see with Flair wrestlers go till they're nearly 60.
Yeah man, I don't like what Hulk Hogan turned into during the peak of wcw with all the backstage stuff, and his perception of wrestlers who "draw" can sometimes be misleading
jimmy hart aint being used in tna
omg wwe marks are fucking funny
rvd = mr. monday night
its not really a war, WCW v WWF was the same size company.....WWE vs TNA is just a squash match
@tenmais4real yeah your right but im gonna tell ya now dont waste your time with the wwe marks saying tna is a retirement home because they are too dense to understand that young guys are being pushed
They picked the fight and soon they WONT be getting up. Lmao at TNA's ego.
@wordlifeo00 duh
Ehhh... I'll record TNA... not too interested.
I agree. TNA will soon plunder. They're making a HUGE mistake.
"HOGANZ RUINND TNA!!!11!!!!!1"
LOL! Haters are pathetic.
erm ... do you know anything about promotion? TNA would be fucking stupid not to advertise RVD's debut on the show. Have you ever noticed that when the WWE has a return planned like Bret Hart or Shawn Michaels or Hulk Hogan they advirtise it the week before? Why are people going to watch if they dont know that RVD is there? TNA would be fucking idiots for not putting the word out.
@ddublin4life09 TNA is more entertaining than WWE, tna matches are much more fast pased and better and they have thumb tacks and barbed wire and not to mention tna is TV14 wwe is awesome but comon look how good the X-Division is, they entertain me more that john morrison and kofi kingston, IMO tna is more entertaining and has better matches
TNgay Tngay Tngay TNgay
yes yes hogan bring more of your over 50 yeahrs old buddy to tna cant w8 for dennis rodman! And to eric bishoff...he fired stone cold steve austin from the wcw cos he saw nothing in him...well
chill nerd
lol hulk hogan is pink?
TNA will fail just like WCW did. At least WCW had the resources to compete with WWE, but it wasn't enough.
aj styles and jeff hardy are young kids??? who does this guy think he is??!!!
Man goodbye wwe stop the fucking PG cause now TNA is giving us WAR
Hulk Hogan Is A Doosh, RVD said he aint comin
RVD RVD RVD RVD
I really think tna has really good talent but it seems they do more skits and less wrestling. I want to see beer money, motor city machine guns, and more of mr anderson. Now that rvd is coming tna should remove hall nash x pac flair nasty boys dudley boys hogan from tv cause its making me sick. Who cares about foley also and abyss, they suck. Also tna needs to move to a bigger venue or do house shows more it makes them look weak in that closet.
TBH i preferd TNA before now its gotten all gay hogan killed it :(
RVD's and Kurt Angle's matches are a reason to watch TNA but the rest of TNA is so cheap and cheesy, sorry, I just can't stand it.
I'll stick with DragonGate, WWE and a little bit of ROH