Dynamite Delivers a Death Blow | State of TNA
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Welcome to the Busted Open Podcast. This is Dave LaGreca. On today's episode, myself and Nick Nemeth talk AEW Dynamite and also the state of TNA as we close in on Slammiversary. Right now on the Busted Open Podcast.
What is the significance of Slammiversary for TNA?
This is the Busted Open Podcast. In all seriousness... You got this opportunity coming up at Slammiversary. To me, it's Slammiversary and Bound for Glory are the two biggest shows in the calendar year for TNA. I mean, it's no secret. You know, there's been a lot of changes with TNA over the last couple of weeks. You know, this is a chance to kind of chase away that dark cloud that hangs over TNA. And it really has a lot to do with the match that you have with Mike Santana. So, I mean, what are your feelings going into this match on Sunday?
Uh, that's a great call because there's a bunch of stuff, you know, there's been, yeah, it's been a rough couple of weeks, uh, especially like, you know, watching things happen. And, you know, uh, we're, I'm biased, uh, for, you know, from, uh, I'm friends with Tommy first and then, you know, work for him as, as a mentor, boss, friend, everything. So those feelings, you know, that's, that's, that's tough to get through. But thinking about the momentum that TNA had and seems to be having back and forth, and it really is on the talent. And I think the reason I came to TNA was seeing the infrastructure behind the scenes and then the talent. And that's what talked me into the door. And now seeing this weekend coming up where there's so many matches, where everyone's trying to outdo themselves.
That's what we've done every step of the way since I've been here. Every step of the way, it's been like, guys, we got a goal to get to this many tickets, this many people talking about us, get a TV deal.
How does Nic Nemeth feel about his upcoming match with Mike Santana?
Let's get it going. Let's sell this many. Let's have everyone talking about our pay-per-view. And now this big weekend with, you're right, there's some half gray clouds, half shiny clouds over the top of us that we're looking to break through and have that entire roster come out and go wild. Look at this show. Look at what we're capable of. Look at the women's division. Look at the knockouts kicking ass. Look at the tag. Look at the ultimate X that's probably going to blow everybody out of the water that I have to try and follow in the main event. But I know that there's a reason I'm in that main event.
What recent changes have affected TNA's direction?
It's because Mike Santana is an ass-kicking SOB who has absolutely carried... the company on his shoulders. And now it's my turn to knock him on his ass. Let everybody know that this company can go even farther down the line. I want everybody to see this show. I want everyone to watch each match and go, damn, that was good. And know that the main event has to deliver. And there's a reason I'm in that match because it has to deliver and it has to have everyone talking the next day that TNA is the place to be. And holy shit, did you see that card? Did you see that Ultimate Next? Did you see that main event at Slammiversary? Did you see that? Yes, I can't wait to see what the hell happens on Thursday night on AMC.
Yeah, I love it. And I love that attitude. And again, it's going to be Nick. And I say this in all honesty. It needs somebody like you to step up and present that opportunity to the fans because you're a star. You're a workhorse. You're amazing in the ring. People know your name. You're a household name. This is what TNA needs right now in the main event, especially at an event like Slammiversary that we're going to see this weekend. And that's not me blowing smoke up your ass. That's 100% the truth. And I've said this. I said it to Bully at the beginning of this week when we're looking ahead to all the events we're going to see this weekend because it's stacked.
What challenges does TNA face in the current wrestling landscape?
You can say all you want about what's been going on on the outside and the changes that are happening. I like what I've seen every Thursday on AMC. I've liked this show. This show has been good to very good almost since after that first little blip on the radar week one when TNA started on AMC.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:15
2
What is the significance of Slammiversary for TNA?
0:15–1:47
3
How does Nic Nemeth feel about his upcoming match with Mike Santana?
1:47–2:17
4
What recent changes have affected TNA's direction?
2:17–3:39
5
What challenges does TNA face in the current wrestling landscape?
3:39–5:39
6
How do the hosts view the momentum of TNA's talent?
5:39–6:59
7
How is Will Ospreay's role evolving in the AEW narrative?
6:59–8:56
8
What storyline developments are surrounding the Death Riders?
8:56–35:04