Does TNA Consider TNA Competition? Edge Interview, Brian Lawler Update
- WWE once again reiterated their belief that TNA is not competition, and that they aren’t even in the wrestling business, during an interview by IndianTelevision.com with Andrew Whitaker, the President of WWE International:
“All forms of entertainment are competition for WWE as we compete for the public’s attention and entertainment dollar. For any sports or entertainment company, whether you are Manchester United, U2 or WWE, the biggest concern is the enormous proliferation of content in the market. However, WWE is a significant force within entertainment and pop culture. Within our specific entertainment genre, we clearly are the industry leader. While TNA is pro-wrestling, WWE is entertainment.”
- Edge was recently interviewed by Danny Salas of central California’s B95 radio station. Here are the highlights:
Turning babyface: “There’s a little bit of a groundswell. I’m starting to feel it a little bit… I think a lot of it too is just tenure. When you’re around for a long time the people go, ‘God, he’s been around here a long time and been in some pretty hellacious matches. And when you start to get that on your resume it gets harder and harder for people to boo you. I think that’s what Shawn Michaels ran into and that’s what Undertaker ran into. When you get to a certain point – not that I’m in their league or anything – but once you get to a certain point after a lot of time and a lot of matches that have entertained people it becomes harder and harder for them to boo you. That’s kind of been my challenge for the last little while is to keep them booing me. I think (Chris) Jericho is going through the same thing right now.”
Working with Christian again: “I don’t know. I’d like for it to and at some point I think it has to happen whether it’s against each other or whether it’s teaming. I still think it’s fresh in our audience’s minds that it would still mean something. We do have a lot more kids now that might not remember it, but I think enough guys like you and me are still in the crowd that can buzz the kids on it and explain what Edge and Christian is all about it.”
- WBBJ, the ABC affiliate in Western Tennessee, is reporting that Brian “Christopher” Lawler has entered a guilty plea to the public intoxication charge filed against him this past Friday. Lawler was ordered to pay a $50 fine and must attend 30 days at a rehabilitation facility.
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I disagree with one point the Adam (EDGE) Copeland made… IMO he IS in Undertaker and HBK’s league.
Any views from others?
That would be cool , e & c reunion, 2 bad it likly wont happen
I think Edge was just trying to be humble. He’s had more title time than both Undertaker and Michaels combined it seems. Of course, titles mean nothing now but he has Rick Flair numbers. I’m not saying he’s better than them but he’s in their league for sure. The interview odviously wasn’t in character. Edge “the character” would say he’s better then both of them. In a shoot interview however, nobody in their right mind would say that.
Speaking of not being your right mind. The iron Sheik would not only say he’s better then them. He would threaten to Sodomize them
wwe vs tna ould be good.
They cant have vince so drastically announce that pro wrestling is nothing but sports ENTERTAINMENT and now say in thier own favour that the two are different things.
Besides I would consider TNA to be much more entertaining than WWE
See, what I think would be an amazing idea would be:
Matt Hardy & Edge
Vs.
Jeff Hardy & Christian.
Think about it people, it would be awesome. Just think of the angles, the storylines and the matches you could have!!
I would say Edge is in Undertaker’s league when he was ‘Big Evil’ because that is where his problems with fans cheering him started. So he is in the Undertaker 2001-2003 league. But that was when Undertaker had only been in the company just over ten years, same as Edge now I think.
So short answer is; Yes, they are on a par with each other in my opinion. When Edge has been in the company close to 20 years then he will be where the Undertaker is now.
that’s why TNA is better, cause they are “Pro Wrestling” and not entertainment
TNA is much better than WWE because Vince Mcmahon sucks and is always around. Triple H is his his son in law and that’s why he keeps on winning. Favortism, Stephanie is hot though. If Eric B had of took over WCW WWE would have been in trouble. TNA is doing what WCW would have done because of better wrestlers. I hope they never sell, because I can’t stomach Triple H nor Vince Mcmahon much longer.
Reply to James Wright : Edge has been in the WWE for 13 years. He debuted in 1996 if im not wrong.
But Edge & Christian again would be, sort of entertaining.
To Jerry Watson I agree in regards to HHH.
Edge vs Christian would be great…if it was a ladder match at Wrestlemania. Anything else would be just be another mediocre match. Anyone who watched TNA can clearly see the decline of Christian Cage’s performance. (By the way C.C missed almost everyone of his important moves during the Money in the Bank match.)All Christian has now is a sorry set of moves and a catchy theme song.
PS: HHH’s pedigree is a joke, i dont think he’s even trying anymore. (I hav respect 4 HHH because of his hardcore street fights back in the day with ppl like Mick Foley)