News TNA's big signing apparently is...

[Stopspot]

Rampage Jackson.....

Spike TV, Bellator MMA and TNA issued the following press release this morning, announcing the signing of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson:
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson Joins Forces With Bellator MMA, TNA Wrestling And Spike TV For Landmark Partnership

Newport Beach, CA. (June 4, 2013) – Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, the mixed martial arts icon and action-movie star has agreed to a monumental, multi-year partnership with Bellator MMA, TNA Wrestling and Spike TV as it was jointly announced today by Bjorn Rebney, Bellator CEO, Kevin Kay, Spike TV President, and Dixie Carter, TNA Wrestling President. The landmark partnership includes Jackson competing in Bellator MMA, along with joining the superstars of TNA's "Impact Wrestling," which includes fellow Bellator fighter "King Mo" Lawal. Spike TV will also create a special reality series featuring Rampage that will lead into his debut with Bellator, as well as other entertainment initiatives.

"Rampage is a true superstar both inside and outside the MMA cage" Bellator CEO & Chairman Bjorn Rebney said. "The partnership that we've created with Quinton is unlike anything that's ever been done in the sports & entertainment arena and Rampage is the perfect athlete/entertainer to carry it off."
"We are thrilled to create this opportunity for one of the greatest athletes and personalities in MMA," said Kevin Kay, Spike TV President. "Rampage is a proven ratings driver who brings incredible star power to both Bellator and TNA."

"Rampage is one of the best known MMA fighters competing today," said Carter. "He is a true cross-over star and his talent, big personality and popularity among a wide range of fans make him an extraordinary fit for our company,"

Jackson (32-11) joins Bellator as a former Pride and UFC champion, having last fought on Spike TV in September 2007, in a fight vs. Dan Henderson that drew nearly 6 million viewers, making it one of the most watched fights in the sport's history. In 2009, Jackson served as a coach on Spike's "The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights," the highest-rated season by far in franchise history, delivering over 3 million viewers per week. Rampage joins a Bellator Light Heavyweight division that features "King Mo", Renato "Babalu" Sobral, Emanuel Newton, Attila Vegh and Vladimir Matyushenko.
The charismatic fighter from Memphis, TN began his professional MMA career in 1999 and established his legacy across the globe through epic battles with MMA titans including Wanderlei Silva, Chuck Liddell, Jon Jones and Dan Henderson among others.
More information regarding this signing will be made available at Wednesday's press conference. Details on the press conference will be released shortly.

Don't they have King Mo for this? At least Jackson will be entertaining on the stick but really....

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[Snowman1]

: Wow! What a swerve!

Really surprised. Though it would be someone ready now, but he should draw in some MMA (read: former WWF) fans who may latch on to the more serious TNA product.

 

[Stopspot]

I'm gonna be skeptic on this being the big free agent to TNA because no way does Rampage have enough free time to dedicate to TNA with his movies and MMA.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Coming from someone who was the biggest Rampage fan from around 2003 until 2012 (when I finally had enough) I can safely say fuck Rampage Jackson. This does nothing for me.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

And I think I speak for everyone. Nobody cares about the dude in 2013. This is worse than signing washed up WWE guys.

 

[Senhor Perfect]

A HUGE :meh:

At this point, Dan Severn would be a more exciting acquisition than Jackson.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Why does TNA do this to themselves? They wouldn't catch nearly as much shit if they didn't try and hype this signing up.

This is worse than Pac Man Jones.

 

[Kairi HoHo]

If Rampage doesn't wrestle...and I mean truly wrestle..he's a waste of a signing.I'm sure their ratings will go up a little when he first shows his face in a TNA ring, but after this good luck TNA.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

If Rampage doesn't wrestle...and I mean truly wrestle..he's a waste of a signing.I'm sure their ratings will go up a little when he first shows his face in a TNA ring, but after this good luck TNA.

I doubt you see a ratings increase. The dude's flame is burnt out. He is a nobody anymore. I was his biggest fan when I first got into MMA and he was in Pride and here I am telling you how little of a fuck I give about this.

I have a hard time believing any non-TNA fan that knows Rampage from his MMA career will be tuning in to see him in TNA. I just can't imagine it happening.

 

[Crayo]

lmfao

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

lmfao

This is the only acceptable response. Especially after they hyped it up. For everything TNA can do to entertain us they always find a way to remind us why they are what they are. Brother.

 

[Grams and Ounces]

I have never heard of him.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

I have never heard of him.

Impossible! He was in A Team, bro!

 

[Grams and Ounces]

I haven't watched the a team film, but i now know who he is after googling him, i recall his face from the film adverts.

When they say he is an MMA star do they mean UFC?

 

[Testify]

This is great..... NO ONE EVER SAID

Seriously, free agent? Get lost Dixie :george: