I have to admit, I have barely watched IMPACT WRESTLING much this year. In fact before this month (December), the last show I had watched was still under the TNA Banner. I have spent the last few weeks getting up caught up on the three months of IMPACT on my DVR.
I am not sure if ‘IMPACT WRESTLING’ is all that different then ‘TNA.’ As with most things, the only thing that has really changed is cosmetic – the dropping of TNA. The ring, the talent, the production style, the Turkey Bowl (AKA The Eli Drake Gravy Train Turkey Trout), is basically the same.
I missed the majority of this year, but getting caught up it didn’t really feel like I missed much. The TOP guys from when I stopped watching in March are basically still the top guys: EC 3, Bobby Lashley, Eli Drake, Moose, Alberto El Patron when he is around, Eddie Edwards.
There is still too much talking at times, and not enough IMPACT. I can’t call it, Talk, No Action any more.
The in ring matches often deliver and the talent level is very high. The Creative side is still iffy, and some of the promo and feuds seem lackluster – but that is no different than the WWE.
What I loved is the fact that TNA had brought in the RENO SCUM. I’ve written about them before and they are one of the top Teams on the Indie scene. I just wished they had stayed around.
Over all, my thoughts on IMPACT as it stands right now: Same as It Ever Was.
Some good and great talent. Lackluster Creative. Right on the verge of exploding, but never quite getting there.
Let’s see what they can do in the coming year.
As for me, the IMPACT STRESS TEST will return in 2018 – where I will discuss IMPACT shows on a weekly basis.
- Ace Masters
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