#AskDixie - Dixie Carter äußert sich mit offiziellem Statement zur aktuellen Situation von TNA Wrestling | Update vom 08.08.2013

Nachdem TNA Präsidentin Dixie Carter in den vergangenen Tagen auf Twitter mit dem Hashtag #AskDixie mit negativen Feedback von den Fans bombadiert wurde, hat sie sich nun am heutigen Donnerstag mit einem offiziellen Statement zur aktuellen Situation bei TNA Wrestling auf IMPACTWRESTLING.com zu Wort gemeldet:

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"Hi everyone,

In the 11+ years that I have been with TNA, I am still amazed by the passion of pro wrestling fans. That passion – both positive and negative – is remarkable and something that all of us at TNA values.

With that said, I asked for questions from you like I have done many times in the past, but I didn’t provide a timeframe by which I would answer you. I know I have frustrated you all, and I apologize. Beginning next week, each Thursday, I will answer legitimate questions from you on a weekly basis. I will not, however, address outrageous or hurtful questions/posts.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to provide perspective from inside TNA – where we stand and where, with support from our current and future fans around the globe, we are going. What is being shared with you now is what was shared with the IMPACT roster before our phenomenal Destination X show from Louisville, KY last week.

This has been a big year for TNA. We took IMPACT LIVE on the road, exactly where it needs to be – where you’ve asked us to be – in your backyard. We also changed our Pay-Per-View schedule, shifting from 12 to four live Pay-Per-View events each year, in order to increase the value of these events for you. To grow TNA, these are moves that needed to be made. And, part of changes like this, includes structural changes within TNA to align with this new business model.

Many of your comments and questions reference our recent roster changes. The relationship that fans have with wrestlers is unique and one of the many great aspects of the wrestling business. And, for this reason, releasing talent is never easy – not for you and not for us. But, bringing in fresh faces and the best wrestling talent in the world is what you expect, and what TNA will always strive to deliver. Recently, we have brought back some talent favorites (Sonjay Dutt, Petey Williams and Homicide), and you will continue to see this and new talent that we are excited to introduce you to in the coming months.

TNA has always been, and will continue to be, a place where you can interact with the superstars, whether in person at a live show or via social channels, like Twitter and Facebook. We are constantly exploring new and interesting ways to take this interaction to another level, and you will see this unfold in the coming months. I appreciate each of you taking the time to share your thoughts, opinions and ideas. Your input and feedback helps us create a better product. I hope you will join us when IMPACT LIVE comes to your area.

Yours,

Dixie"

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(Quelle: IMPACT Wrestling)

pokusa schrieb:

Das war - betrachtet man die aktuellen News und "Gerüchte" - ein sehr nichtssagender Text.

Ja, ist ein normaler Standard-Text, mit dem jeder Besitzer / Geschäftsführer seine Firma verteidigen / schönreden würde, selbst wenn sie kurz vor der Pleite stehen würde. Aber was soll sie auch schon groß schreiben? "Uns geht es finanziell richtig dreckig. Drückt uns die Daumen, dass wir überleben"? Das wäre kontraproduktiv ...

Dass bei TNA Wrestling aktuell sehr viel falsch läuft und die ganzen Probleme, News & Gerüchte zumindest zum Großteil wahr sind, kann sie jedenfalls nicht leugnen.

Hier mal ein kleiner Überlick, was sich bislang im Jahr 2013 bei TNA Wrestling alles getan hat:

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(1/8) The Pope leaves TNA
(1/8) Sarita leaves TNA
(1/9) Rosita leaves TNA
(1/10) New PPV strategy announced. TNA cuts PPVs from twelve to four.
(1/12) "X-Travaganza" and "Joker's Wild" Taped in Orlando
(1/22) Kid Kash leaves TNA.
(1/31) TNA announces that IMPACT will go on the road from now on starting in March.
(Early 2013) A number of TNA office staff including Chris Thomas, Michael Krewson, Jules Wortman, Craig Jenkins and Lindsey Bynum depart TNA.
(March) Rob Van Dam's contract expires. He later goes to WWE.
(3/17-3/19) TNA films final six One Night Only PPVs.
(3/19) Final TNA show takes place in the IMPACT Zone, concluding an 8-year relationship with Universal Studios.
(3/21) New X Division rules announced.
(4/24) Rafael Morffi hired for TNA Live Events
(5/9) TNA announces deal with Youtube.
(6/2) Kurt Angle announced as second TNA Hall of Fame nominee
(6/4) Rampage Jackson signs with TNA Wrestling and Bellator.
(6/4) Alex Silva released from TNA.
(6/4) Doug Williams released from TNA.
(6/4) Todd Keneley released from TNA.
(6/15) Mike Weber (VP of Marketing) released from TNA.
(6/27) Knockouts Tag Team Titles phased out.
(6/27) TNA hired John Gaburick as VP of Television Production.
(7/3) Madison Rayne released from TNA.
(7/3) Crimson released from TNA.
(7/3) Taeler Hendrix released from TNA.
(7/3) Christian York released from TNA.
(7/3) Joey Ryan released from TNA.
(7/9) Matt Morgan requests and is granted his TNA release.
(7/16) Tara released from TNA.
(7/16) DOC parts ways with TNA.
(7/16) D'Lo Brown released from TNA.
(7/17) Bruce Prichard (VP of Programming, Head of Creative and Head of Talent Relations) departs TNA.
(7/20) TNA suffers fiasco at House Show when most of the advertised talent can't compete due to licensing issues.
(7/23) Jesse Sorensen released from TNA.

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From: @XXRandomPersonX
@PhilipHunn1 @pipebomb1991 It is frustrating I know but I guess hang in and @TNADixie know what we want to see without hurtful comments

A. I have no problem with negative comments or constructive criticism, but the outrageous posts and bad language are a totally a different thing ... especially with so many children paying attention on social media.

From: @ACorsair21
@TNADixie, it is blatantly obvious you are making or encouraging your roster to tweet about Rampage. I'm here to help when you're ready #TNA

A. It's very important for TNA talent to support each other and their individual separate projects outside of wrestling. They’ve supported EY with his Animal Planet show, Mickie James with her music, Gail Kim with her wedding TV special, etc. I think it's great that we all support each other!

From: @T33GY813
@KingMoFH @jman61828 @TNADixie Rampage joining TNA def over shadowed King Mo joining. Rampage is on TV In a storyline where's King Mo?

A. We underestimated how long it would take Mo to recover from the complications he had following surgery. By the time he was cleared to wrestle, he had to start training for his upcoming fights. Rampage will fight a few major PPV events for Bellator, while King Mo is fighting more frequently in the tournaments. Hopefully, Mo will start training again right after his title fight, and we will see him in the ring soon.

From: @legendkiller855
@TNADixie quit bringing in all these MMA fighters. Your a wrestling company not the UFC.

A. People forget that King Mo is a wrestler, first and foremost. He won multiple medals (several gold medals) in The World Cup, Pan American Championships and US Championships, and a Division I All American. Rampage began his career as a wrestler, too. Rampage is film start -- both have big personalities, successful MMA careers and substantial national media attention within the sports world. They’ve never worked for our competitor , and they both want to do whatever it takes to dominate professional wrestling. I'm open to anyone who fits that bill. And, the fact that Bellator CEO Björn Rebney and I can work together and cross-promote is a great added benefit for Impact exposure outside of wrestling.

From: @WeirdyBeardyDMC
@TNADixie Do you look for wrestlers from all different countries?

A. Absolutely! As a matter of fact, right now we are looking closely at several wrestlers to be on IMPACT from countries that have never been represented on the show before. Stay tuned!

From @scottm1991
@HulkHogan @TNADixie when will we see information about fan interaction on the uk tour? @IMPACTWRESTLING @IMPACTOnTour

A. Glad you’re excited for it! Our UK promoters will announce details for Fan InterAction this month, and you will hear from beforehand on ways to get a jump on being the first to purchase tickets.

From:@KidkashHolt
@TNADixie will there ever be another tna video game for ps3 Xbox etc and is there any chance you could sign Bill Goldberg?

A. I hope so! Our first game sold over one million copies worldwide. We are hopeful we’ll find the right partner for another video game soon. And regarding Bill, he is a great talent. We would love to work with him one day.

From: @BigDawg801
@JeremyBorash We need the IMPACT Wrestling PodCast to be a permanent fixture! Enjoying it very much! @TNADixie @hemmepowered #TNA

A. So glad to hear it! We've had great response to the podcasts and hope to make them a regular, weekly event.

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Wie Dixie Carter sich hier King Mo und Rampage Jackson schönredet, als wären sie ein "Glücksgriff" für ihre Company. Dass sie auf ihrer naiven Schleimspur nicht ausrutscht ...

Der eine Twitter-Fan hat eigentlich schon alles zum Thema gesagt. Dixie, hör endlich auf, MMA Fighter zu verpflichten. TNA ist eine WRESTLINGcompany und kein UFC.

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Tweet from @1masterjr
@TNADixie will we ever see the Great Muta in TNA?

A. It was wonderful to have Muta visit last week at our TNA offices in Nashville. There are a lot of exciting business opportunities in Japan, and some incredible talent as well that I'd love to showcase on Impact. We have a great home on Nippon Television G+ Sports every Saturday night and hope to bring IMPACT to Japan in the future.

Tweet from @sahilstylin
@TNADixie . I m sure u have been asked before, but is there any chances for a UK PPV? I would be the first one to pay to see it!

A. Would love this, but I always say I want more people to be able to see the great UK audiences worldwide on Impact vs how many would see it on a PPV platform. But we will definitely have a PPV there one day.

Tweet from @CYGY
@TNADixie Any chance we can see "The Alpha Male" Monty Brown back in TNA? He had so much potential to be a main event draw in 2004/05!

A. Monty Brown is still one of my favorite TNA stars from our early days. He was able to transition from the NFL to the ring and showed good charisma. Monty is now retired and currently lives in Michigan.

Tweet from @Carstenrechnage
@TNADixie hey dixie is the 10 reunion going to be available on youtube?

A. It already is available. Watch it on YouTube here

Tweet from @jctjak
@TNADixie is there a chance of TNA going to the Philippines? You do have fans here.. I would love to watch TNA live..

A. We are always entertaining offers to tour overseas but have a tremendous television taping and domestic live event schedule to contend with that can make it challenging. Like yourself, many of our fans outside of America subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up on things, and we really have upped our level of exclusive content over the last month at

Tweet from @ireallyamadork
@TNADixie i'm on the west coast, is there a way to watch #tnaimpact live instead of 3 hours behind?

A. Most TV networks run a "West Coast Feed" to compensate for the time zone changes with their prime time programming. Although there is no way to change that, we watch the #IMPACTLive twitter responses from both feeds.

Tweet from @RealJMontgomery
@TNADixie #askdixie Will there be any special signings with Hogan or Sting for VIP weekend pass holders at BFG fan interaction???

A. We will be announcing a complete VIP Weekend schedule closer to the Bound for Glory event.

Tweet from @JustinPierce07
@TNADixie any public signings by any talent around the Norfolk show?

A. Absolutely! You can meet meet Magnus, Mickie James and Jeremy Borash on Wednesday, August 14th from 4-6pm at Direct Auto Insurance 875 East Little Creek Road in Norfolk.

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