New Promotion Founded by Jeff Jarrett and Toby Keith in the works?

[leojay]

During tonight's podcast which you can check out at MLW.com, former TNA and WCW star Konnan told listeners that he had a recent talk with Jeff Jarrett regarding his TNA departure, and Jarrett informed Konnan that TNA is in really bad shape right now, and he neither knows nor cares if the promotion will make it through the year.

Konnan then revealed that Jarrett told him he will be making a big announcement this week regarding a new project, and that it's likely to be a new promotion with partner Toby Keith.

As we have reported in the past, Keith was the celebrity name rumored to be in talks with TNA about purchasing the promotion, but when those talks fell through, Jarrett announced his resignation from TNA shortly after.

Source: Wrestlezone

I guess they thought the TNA brand was too far gone to try and rebuild it, eh? Thoughts?

 

[Rogue]

During tonight's podcast which you can check out at MLW.com, former TNA and WCW star Konnan told listeners that he had a recent talk with Jeff Jarrett regarding his TNA departure, and Jarrett informed Konnan that TNA is in really bad shape right now, and he neither knows nor cares if the promotion will make it through the year.

Konnan then revealed that Jarrett told him he will be making a big announcement this week regarding a new project, and that it's likely to be a new promotion with partner Toby Keith.

As we have reported in the past, Keith was the celebrity name rumored to be in talks with TNA about purchasing the promotion, but when those talks fell through, Jarrett announced his resignation from TNA shortly after.

In what could be a hint that Jim Ross might be involved in the new promotion, (but could also be completely unrelated to Jarrett and his announcement) JR recently noted on Twitter that he had a meeting with a "major sports concern." In what could further be an indication that Ross might be involved in the Jarrett/Keith announcement, JR posted the following on Twitter:

01 Jan Stuart Platt @Judge1979 @JRsBBQ Meeting with Toby Keith eh? Maybe him and @JeffJarrettTNA have an offer you can't refuse? #conspiracytheory

Jim Ross ✔ @JRsBBQ Follow “@Judge1979: @JRsBBQ Meeting with Toby Keith eh? Maybe him and @JeffJarrettTNA have an offer you can't refuse? #conspiracytheory” Hmm.

I'm hoping that's the announcement Jarrett has to make, the promotion could have a ton of potential if done right.

 

[CM Punk]

You jobber, it's one thread below yours.

 

[Rogue]

You jobber, it's one thread below yours.

:downer: I saw the article on my phone and was eager to post it.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

http://pwtalk.net/jeff-jarrett-opening-new-promotion/

I banged up a quick post speculating on what this could mean for TNA and what types of talents the promotion could look to bring in

 

[Testify]

I guess they thought the TNA brand was too far gone to try and rebuild it, eh? Thoughts?

That makes no sense whatsoever. Keith and Jarrett wanted to buy out TNA from the Carters because they indeed wanted to rebuild it again, and get TNA rid of the Carter Family. By buying TNA, you already have everything set in place and much to worry about: you have TV deal on national TV, 40 wrestlers roster, a place to tape etc etc.

When Carters didn't want to sell it to Keith//Jarrett, the latter two probably said when they don't want to sell it, lets start a new promotion then.

Jarrett wanted TNA without the Carters, but that's a no go. He'll simply open up a new promotion without them, Jarrett is the man.

 

[Testify]

http://pwtalk.net/jeff-jarrett-opening-new-promotion/

I banged up a quick post speculating on what this could mean for TNA and what types of talents the promotion could look to bring in

Good list. Petey Williams, Sonjay Dutt, Devon, Scott Steiner, Tommy Dreamer, AAA talent, W-1 talent.... Also worth noting. Jarrett is friends and in a good relationship with a LOTS (and really LOTS) of people in pro wrestling, and is much respected. #SlapnutsIsAGod

 

[leojay]

That makes no sense whatsoever. Keith and Jarrett wanted to buy out TNA from the Carters because they indeed wanted to rebuild it again, and get TNA rid of the Carter Family. By buying TNA, you already have everything set in place and much to worry about: you have TV deal on national TV, 40 wrestlers roster, a place to tape etc etc.

When Carters didn't want to sell it to Keith//Jarrett, the latter two probably said when they don't want to sell it, lets start a new promotion then.

Jarrett wanted TNA without the Carters, but that's a no go. He'll simply open up a new promotion without them, Jarrett is the man.

I probably posted that fairly ignorantly, but from what I understand they don't currently have a place to tape and they may be dropped from Spike if Spike indeed does buy Smackdown or RAW (which is apparently a possibility). Plus, they're getting worse and worse house show and taping attendances. At that point, isn't it a better choice to start from the ground and slowly build up rather than buy what is practically a dying brand name simply because of its roster? Plus, aren't multiple top-talent contracts expiring or expired in there like Sting? What about AJ Styles?

Again, perhaps fairly ignorant from me. Haven't kept in the loop of things that much recently.

 

[Stopspot]

This rumor excites me. A new major company is what the business in America needs. There are so many talented guys out there who deserve the opportunities. It might not shake up WWE but it can most certainly shake up ROH and TNA, forcing them to step it up. Maybe even one or two top indys.

If Keith is involved I am almost 100% sure it will air on the country music network.

 

[Testify]

Slapnuts Championship Wrestling

lmao

Would mark to see Joey Ryan in that rumored new company.

 

[Rogue]

I wouldn't be surprised if a couple talents from TNA would switch over to their promotion, and I'm willing to bet AJ would most likely be apart of it.

 

[Testify]

Just as I though, JR my ass

http://nodq.com/wwe/391046581.shtml

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Just as I though, JR my ass

http://nodq.com/wwe/391046581.shtml

yea that part never seemed likely

 

[Testify]

yea that part never seemed likely

I've been reading JR's blog and stuff a lot lately, so true. The guy just doesn't seem to be really invested into anything tbh. Plus he's old and half-sick, imagine him running around backstage or something. Or heck, even doing commentary bi-weekly or so