DS238 - Backlash

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Episode 238 - Backlash

DS237 - Cherokee and Cowboy MMA

While discussing the Angle and Samoa Joe fight, the Grand Finale informed us of other forms of MMA. Of course Ryan and I had no clue what he was talking about but he was very passionate about it.ere this style actually came from. Words can not describe what he was talking about so you will have to listen to the show.

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Episode 237 - Cherokee and Cowboy MMA

Is Samoa Joe Really Champion?

I watched the Angle versus Joe match from Lockdown and I was under whelmed with the result. I really wanted to see this match not because of the MMA gimmick but because Samoa Joe was going to become champion. To me this was important because there has not been a TNA bred champion in over two years. However, after he won I just did not care and I wondered why.

After some deep thought I realized it was because Samoa Joe is no longer Samoa Joe. His overall character has changed in the last couple of months from when I started watching TNA. He was always the bad ass that broke through the glass ceiling. He did what he wanted, when he wanted, and how he wanted.

The appeal of Joe was that he transcended the mode of what was suppose to be a popular wrestler. He was never in shape but his in ring ability was impeccable. Also, I always had the feeling that he was not playing a character but that was who he was. He reminded me of John Cena except he could wrestle.

Once he began his quest for the title his character change. It seems that TNA management wanted him to be something else. He began to complain about his contract and not getting a shot at the title. For me, the Joe that I found interesting would never bitch about money or a title shot he would just go and take it.

After finally getting the title shot his character change more. He became whinier and changed from wearing a t-shirt and cargo shorts to a suit. There is nothing wrong with wearing a suit, but as long as it is in context of the character.

For example, Joe's character is very similar to Stone Cold Steve Austin, a bad ass that did what he wanted. When Austin dawned a suit he sold out, but that was what WWE wanted to convey. The same as for the Rock he was known for the $500 silk shirts but when he wore the suit he was part of the corporation.

TNA probably felt Joe's image was not championship material and did not want that representing their company, instead of rolling with Joe's popularity of being himself. What if during John Cena's run for the title he started wearing a suit, he would have been hated more because it did not match his character.

I am not against anyone wearing a suit or changing what their character is about. It just that TNA already had their suit wearing champion, Kurt Angle. Joe was suppose to represent hard work, ambition, and breaking through the glass ceiling but instead it looks as if he sold out. Hopefully, as time goes by he reverts back to the original Joe.

Another observation I had was what happen to the Samoan fire dancers? I understand they were trying to make the match seem real, but we all know it is professional wrestling. Joe always in his big matches had his dancers be apart of his entrance no matter how important the match may be. They were missing. What if the druids did not show up for Wrestlemania?

TNA needs to realize that variety is what makes wrestling entertaining. If they wanted a corporate champion they should have kept the title around Angle. After watching Impact I realized this is the Joe that TNA wants. The man that plays Samoa Joe may have the title, but Samoa Joe doesn't and I will be cheering for Steiner at the next show.

Adamle Talking Dangerous

If you have listen to any of our older shows you know that I am a huge fan of ECW, but things may have changed. Tonight, Tazz announced that Joey Styles was leaving to work on WWE.com and Mike Adamle was taking over as lead announcer. My stomach cringed at the thought but I was going to give him a chance.

Adamle has to go down as the worst play by play announcer in professional wrestling. Apparently, he forgot how to talk and froze up numerous times. Not talking was probably the highlight of his night because when he did talk he confused wrestlers and moves.

Tazz did his best to try and carry the show but one man can do so much. During the eight man tag match Adamle said "Ja making me crazy" when Kofi Kingston went on the offense. He also forgot the all important "E" in WWE and those are only a few examples.

The worse thing about his announcing was that you could tell when he was being instructed through the headset because his delivery was so unnatural.  On several occasions he called a move after it had already past and had no reaction, causing me to question if he was watching the match.

Adamle should not have to carry all of the blame. People already knew that he was horrible on live television but WWE felt they could mode him into something marketable. I do not think that is the case.

I know we have given Tenay, West, and even The Coach a hard time for their announcing but this by far is the worst. Without a background in wrestling Adamle is a fish out of water. WWE should have educated him about pro-wrestling before unleashing him on us. I would not be surprise if Joey Styles is back next week, but for the first time I guess ECW is living up to their theme and talking dangerously. Batista wasn't available?

DS236 - Unlocked

The episode title has really nothing to do with the show, I just was unable to come up with a witty name. However, the title "Unlocked" does have a meaning to me. This is how I feel about TNA Lockdown. I was looking forward to this show and was willing to order it until I watched Impact. Impact did absolutely nothing to sale this show and in ways discourage me from ordering. I really do not know what direction they are going in but I do not like it. Well until next time stay sharp.

Episode 236 - Unlocked 

DS235 - Age of Orton

Ric Flair's age has come to a close at Wrestlemania. When one age ends another begins and it is time we enter the Orton age. Randy Orton is the champion like it or not and he is the face of the company. Will he fail or succeed? The power is in his hand and the only thing we can do is wait. Remember no one gets over but until next time stay sharp.

DS235 - Age of Orton