Impact thread for January 18, 2024 - A new TNA, a new world, international stars, new signings... Ospreay/Alexander 2!

[Sky]

Okay, time for the wub wub music

 

[Ricky Smarks]

I get pushing Okada back. It’s easier to promote the second show after a taping. You gave more time to cut the commercials together. That promo for next week is so fire.

 

[Sky]

From Sus Sex, England

 

[Butters]

suspicious sex?

 

[Ricky Smarks]

How are we so lucky to get Ospreay and Alexander for the first main event of TNA impact? Insane.

 

[Butters]

sadly ospreay isn't permanent

 

[Sky]

suspicious sex?

 

[Ricky Smarks]

you gotta love that Scott still treats Alexander like the face of TNA despite losing the belt. That’s how you build stars.

 

[Butters]

i wish they would release a tna graphic for nemeth

 

[Sky]

you gotta love that Scott still treats Alexander like the face of TNA despite losing the belt. That’s how you build stars.

Because he is at this point

 

[Butters]

I'm guessing he hasn't signed a full deal but they also released a shirt for him so idk.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Ospreay wanted this so bad you can feel it. He definitely told Tony I’m doing TNA before doing AEW full time.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Because he is at this point

that’s what I’m saying he is and he’s treated like he is. So many places would have him slide back down after not being the official champion for a year.

 

[Butters]

i wish punk was still in aew so he would drive ospreay away to tna

 

[Ricky Smarks]

I'm guessing he hasn't signed a full deal but they also released a shirt for him so idk.

my guess is he’s got a working arrangement with Scott that he’s gonna be here for long enough that they’re promoting him like he’s on the roster but he’s not signed an exclusive deal yet.