Storm Declines TNA's PPV Offer

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By Ryan Clark | July 24, 2010 | Comments (4)

Lance Storm, who has been highly critical of TNA Wrestling's creative process in recent years, posted a blog on his official website saying he declined their offer to appear at next month's Hardcore Justice pay-per-view event. Here is his full statement:

I was hoping to write a bigger article about the TNA: ECW Themed PPV, because I am getting bombarded with questions, but I've got a very busy schedule for the next week, so I'll just address this here and now.

I was asked if I would be interested in taking part in the TNA: One Last Stand PPV. I think it was big of them to extend me the offer, considering my general opinion of the TNA product, and want to I thank them for that, but I will not be taking part.

I feel it would be hypocritical of me to work the show, considering my out outspoken views of the TNA product. I have a great deal of respect for the boys who will be working the show as well as the great workers on the TNA roster, but I have no desire to be a part of the TNA creative process. As for ECW, One Night Stand in 2005 was my farewell and am content in letting sleeping dogs lie.

Lance Storm

As noted last week here on the site, former ECW performer Michael Depoli (a/k/a Amish Roadkill) has reportedly declined TNA Wrestling's offer to appear at next month's Hard Justice pay-per-view event. His reason for declining their offer is that he considers himself retired from professional wrestling and simply has no interest in returning.

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TNA must not know how vocal Storm is about them. I'm glad another has declined

 

[GardenStateSaint]

As of right now TNA is missing out on Lance Storm, Tajiri and Super Crazy. And I also read a rumor that they haven't contacted Justin Credible which would be down right silly if its true.

 

[MizMasta3000]

I could Credible doing it. He's no stranger to TNA

 

[GardenStateSaint]

You're definetly right and it would be a major fail if TNA didn't bring him in.

 

[Kizza]

Steve Corino plz.

 

[MizMasta3000]

As long as I don't see Blue Meanie's or Balls Mahoney's fat ass there I'm ok.

 

[GardenStateSaint]

HAHAHA......I can almost guarantee these guys were in the top 10 phone calls Dreamer made from his 15 year old phone book. And I'll be real surprised if Corino shows up.

 

[JurassicBonez]

As of right now TNA is missing out on Lance Storm, Tajiri and Super Crazy. And I also read a rumor that they haven't contacted Justin Credible which would be down right silly if its true.

Aw man, they couldn't get Tajiri? That guy owned. I remember when he was just following Regal around and when they said he would have a match, I thought he was going to suck horribly. Boy was I wrong. That 1st match I saw had me hooked on the guy.

 

[GardenStateSaint]

It's a shame really as those guys are great representations of what ECW was and guys that can still go. Oh well. Somebody else has to step up now.

 

[Beer Money Army]

they should get "The Zombie"

 

[nation]

What about Sandman and Sabu? They better make the card.

 

[He who knows more than Nation]

^^^If you have any fond memories of Sabu, seeing him now will trash them all. This is a good reason to believe this show will be god awful with who is signed thus far: [video=youtube;4zi6kgG2k_w]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zi6kgG2k_w[/video] Sabu looks like he has a terminal illness and Raven...well Raven has sucked for the past ten years.

Storm isn't going to wrestle, he's done. He's said it for over five years. Smart man, classy guy.

But some former ECW guys who should be on the card are Juvi and Psicosis. They would blow away everything on the card and probably and then some. They could also bring in CW Anderson, he was always a solid hand. I wouldn't like to see Corino, but he's still better than everyone they have lined up for this show not named RVD and Stevie Richards.

 

[...god...]

^^^If you have any fond memories of Sabu, seeing him now will trash them all. This is a good reason to believe this show will be god awful with who is signed thus far: [video=youtube;4zi6kgG2k_w]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zi6kgG2k_w[/video] Sabu looks like he has a terminal illness and Raven...well Raven has sucked for the past ten years.

Storm isn't going to wrestle, he's done. He's said it for over five years. Smart man, classy guy.

But some former ECW guys who should be on the card are Juvi and Psicosis. They would blow away everything on the card and probably and then some. They could also bring in CW Anderson, he was always a solid hand. I wouldn't like to see Corino, but he's still better than everyone they have lined up for this show not named RVD and Stevie Richards.

Omfg. What the FUCK was that, LMAO!!! You know you're bad when you're moving slower than Raven. What the fuck happened to him? Not only was he moving like shit but he seemed like he was drunk/on some drugs. Fucks sake, that's such a sad sight, just when you thought the match couldn't get worse that leg drop occurs. Almost looks intentional or blatant it was so bad. No way can Sabu wrestle at this upcoming PPV.

 

[nation]

Jesus fucking Christ. Sabu looks all most as bad as the Iron Sheik. I think Raven just doesn't give a shit. He had a great match with Kaz a few years ago where he pulled off a missile dropkick. At least I think it was Kaz but I think Raven can do a bit more provided its not at some indy event. That match was a year ago so perhaps Sabu could at least make an appearance but somehow I doubt he took time off to recover from his injuries. I guess I'll look forward to seeing Credible and Sandman. If only Mike Awesome wasn't a blueberry and never killed himself. His match with Tanaka was legendary at one night stand. Shit, I hope Tanaka has a match.

 

[Kizza]

Isn't one of Juvi and Psicosis never allowed back into America?