Bullet Club Almost Came to TNA

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TNA just released this statement

AJ Styles has always been synonymous with TNA and TNA synonymous with AJ Styles. AJ helped build the foundation of IMPACT WRESTLING, and his phenomenal body of work lives in our rich history – something we are very proud of.



In the last few weeks, rumors have swirled about AJ Styles, his future and TNA Wrestling. Fans have asked for the status and wrestling media have made numerous inquiries.

For the past several months, AJ and TNA were involved in serious discussions to bring him back home to TNA. Creative discussions escalated and two additional wrestlers, Drew Hankinson and Chad Allegra, were enthusiastically added.

These discussions culminated on December 14th in Nashville, Tenn., where all attended a meeting at Dixie Carter’s home. A handshake and written deal between AJ, Drew, Chad and TNA was agreed upon and signed by all. Start dates were determined, creative decided, merchandise designed and plane tickets purchased.

Over the Christmas holiday, and after the lawyers finalized the long form agreement, all communication with TNA stopped.

AJ’s lawyer contacted TNA and stated the wrestlers had changed their mind and would not be honoring their commitment to TNA.


Kind of interesting discussions went so far as to have deals signed only for the three to back out. Guess they realized TNA has nothing to offer now.
 

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It's bs if there was a signed contract they'd be in court
 

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How hilariously sad

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I'd almost feel bad for TNA if I even remotely thought this was true, but it's not and they're morons who should be concentrating on their own product instead of being bitter idiots.
 

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My only question is what does TNA have to gain from this? Why the charade? Something tells me there must be at least something to this story. Maybe not in the way presented.

If there is any truth to this, why would Styles even consider TNA at this point? He's already been there and done that. Not to mention, where is TNA even at right now; barely making television on Pop? This story; true or not, makes absolutely no sense for any of the parties involved.
 

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I love how TNA actually thinks they have been the center of rumours. Idiots.
 

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My only question is what does TNA have to gain from this? Why the charade? Something tells me there must be at least something to this story. Maybe not in the way presented.
Nothing save for them thinking it'll somehow bring them attention by piggy-backing off of Styles impending media attention due to signing with WWE. If there's any truth to it at all, they wouldn't have released this statement in the first place, they simply would have sued them for breaching a contract agreement that they'd already signed. However, that would then end up allowing NJPW to sue TNA for contract tampering seeing as Karl Anderson is actually still under contract to NJPW anyways. :lol:

AJ's lawyer released a statement a little while ago...

PWInsider said:
No contract was ever finalized nor signed by the parties.

That I would need to be involved in the contract process was known by TNA prior to my involvement and understood by them.

TNA and its 1st lawyer did not present in a timely fashion a contract that accurately reflected previous discussions at all. That created great concern tied to past experiences. In that time and prior there was other interest and there were other firm offers on the table and other discussions.

TNA was aware of other interest and various conflicts. TNA was aware a final contract was required. It was creating that contract and controlled that timetable. Too much time passed early on. Other things came into play. No contract was ever finalized with TNA.

To suggest I make any decision for my clients is to misunderstand my role and diminish the role each talent has in making their own decisions, and insults the talent in the process.
So, I'd say that puts the whole "signed contract" thing to bed. I really can't understand how Dixie or her representatives thought they'd get away with this shit. Maybe they're buying into the whole "no press is bad press" thing, which of course wouldn't surprise me at this point seeing as how desperate they must be.

If there is any truth to this, why would Styles even consider TNA at this point? He's already been there and done that. Not to mention, where is TNA even at right now; barely making television on Pop? This story; true or not, makes absolutely no sense for any of the parties involved.
It definitely doesn't make sense for Styles and as for TNA, when was the last time they did anything that made sense? :lol:
 

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Holy fuck Dixie is such a moron
 

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When you think TNA has done it all, they pull one more stupid rabbit out of their hat. At this point I don't think I'd even be said if TNA went under, and I use to not want that even when I wasn't watching. But now, I'm just like goodbye go away, let someone else try.
 

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This is one of the weirdest wrestling moments ever. This just reeks of desperation on TNA's part, they just seriously need to stop being so stupid. I swear I recall hearing that Dixie was a PR representative once, she clearly has taken anything she learnt from that here.
 
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I didn't believe the news when I heard it. I highly doubt it is true especially because of recent events. Poor TNA. Could've had talks. Should've just saved that for a later interview. So we could look back and say "hey, cool interesting news"

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