NWA TNA - Rewriting History, The Right Way.

** Using the benefit of hindsight and common sense, I will be starting TNA from the beginning trying not to make the same mistakes that the company has made whilst at the same time attempting to distance itself from WWE and become a true alternative. Over time, the company will look to challenge WWE and attempt to become the number one promotion in the world. **

The year is 2002. Both WCW and ECW are dead in the water and WWE has a monopoly on the wrestling business. During a fishing trip Jeff and Jerry Jarrett and Bob Ryder were contemplating their futures in wrestling. They discussed possibly creating their own new company. At first only Jeff Jarrett took the talks seriously but he convinced Ryder and his Dad that they could realistically create their own promotion.

The TNA concept was soon born. Jeff Jarrett wanted to bring in Vince Russo as head booker but he was strongly opposed by his Dad, Jerry. After much debate, the booking committee was comprised of Mike Tenay (who would double up as commentator), Jeremy Borasch (who would double up as the ring announcer) and Dutch Mantell. Joining Tenay on commentary would be ex WCW announcer Tony Schiavone and the unknown Don West.

Jeff, Jerry and Mike Tenay then went on a scouting mission to find new talent. They attended a Ring of Honor show in Pennsylvania and thought they hit the jackpot. They saw a multitude of great talent and went about signing them right away. Coupled with a selection of veterans, they thought they had a great variety.

The booking team thought that the best way to go was to focus on younger talent who over time could become major stars and replace the veterans. This is reflected in the roster.

Jerry Jarrett then made a huge deal with the National Wrestling Alliance. He managed to get TNA into the NWA which allowed the company to get more exposure and more talent. The NWA World Heavyweight and NWA Tag Team Championships would be operated in conjunction with TNA wrestling.

As well as that, TNA created their own championship which would be known as the X-Division Championship. In an interview, Jeff Jarrett stated that the X-Division “is not about weight limits, it’s about no limits”. It is reported that TNA will place a big emphasis on the X-Division.

They settled on these three titles.

However, another problem that TNA faced was broadcasting their product to the public. It was a time where television networks were unwilling to take on a wrestling show, so TNA needed to come up with a new idea. Bob Ryder did just that. He came up with the concept of having weekly PPVs. Some in the company loved the idea and some were sceptical. Ryder explained to the sceptics that this was the only option, so it was either weekly PPVs or nothing. TNA wanted the PPVs to be affordable, so set the price at $9.95.

Roster:


AJ Styles


Amazing Red


American Dragon


Andy Douglas


Brian Christopher


Brian Lee


Chase Stevens


Chris Harris


Christian York


Christopher Daniels


CM Punk


David Young


Elix Skipper


James Storm


Jeff Jarrett


Jerry Lynn


Jimmy Yang


Joey Matthews


Jorge Estrada


Ken Shamrock


Kid Kash


K-Krush


Low Ki


Monty Brown


Psicosis


Sabu


Scott Hall


Sean Waltman


Sharkboy


Slash


Sonjay Dutt


Sonny Siaki


Spanky


Steve Corino


Trent Acid

Tag Teams and Stables:
America’s Most Wanted – Chris Harris and James Storm
The Disciples of the New Church – Brian Lee and Slash w Father James Mitchell
Triple X – Chirstopher Daniels, Low Ki, Elix Skipper
The Naturals – Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas
Christian York and Joey Matthews

NWA World Heavyweight Championship - VACANT


X Division Championship - VACANT


NWA Tag Team Championship - VACANT

Management:

Founders - Jeff Jarrett, Jerry Jarrett, Bob Ryder

Booking Team - Mike Tenay, Dutch Mantell, Jeremy Borasch

NWA Director of Authority - ???

Commentators: Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone, Don West

Ring Announcer: Jeremy Borasch

Road Agents: Pat Kennedy and Ricky Steamboat

Match Cards:


Coming Soon!

Past Events:

Coming Soon!

News:

25 June - NWA TNA is created.

You may now post!

You have no idea how hyped I am for this, I'm doing a TNA project from 2005-ish soon you know where they first got their TV deal. Good luck.

God wrote:

You have no idea how hyped I am for this, I'm doing a TNA project from 2005-ish soon you know where they first got their TV deal. Good luck.

Thanks, I'll certainly be reading yours.
Btw is this Adam or Nick?

Match card will be up later today.
Also added pictures for everyone on the roster.

I am pumped for this... I gotta read something now....

John The Division Killer wrote:

I am pumped for this... I gotta read something now....

I'm glad but the first show will be up, most likely Friday I'm afraid.
Exams finish this week for me so after that I will have plenty of time for this.

I'm really looking forward to this!

This is a great idea Newsid

The U's Scotsman! wrote:

I'm really looking forward to this!

Thanks, I hope I don't disappoint.

Hazza wrote:

This is a great idea Newsid

Yeah thanks, over the last couple of years I have become disheartened with TNA's product so I want to recreate it the right way.

NWA officials have today announced that there will be a tournament to determine who will become the currently vacant NWA Champion. The tournament will feature 16 of NWA TNA's biggest stars. The tournament will begin on TNA's debut event where four first round matches will take place.

8 of the 16 participants have so far been announced. It is believed that these eight will take part in the first round matches on TNA's Weekly PPV #1. It is unclear, however, who will face who.

Announced Participants: Jeff Jarrett, Scott Hall, K-Krush, Steve Corino, Brian Christopher, Sabu, Sean Waltman and the winner of a qualifying match which will take place before the show.

NWA TNA Weekly PPV #1 Match Card

Six Man Tag Team Action
The Flying Elvises vs. Triple X

X Division Action
AJ Styles vs. Spanky vs. Jerry Lynn

NWA World Heavyweight Championship First Round Matches
Jeff Jarrett vs. Winner of Qualifying
Scott Hall vs. Brian Christopher
Steve Corino vs. K-Krush
Sabu vs. Sean Waltman

Plus lots more!

Looks good Newsid!

When you starting?

The U's Scotsman! wrote:

Looks good Newsid!

When you starting?

Got my final exam on Wednesday, and the teachers in my school are on strike on thursday so that will give me time to write. Hopefully Friday, if not definitely Saturday.

Good!

Rumours are circulating that the National Wrestling Alliance have sent a Director of Authority to Total Nonstop Action who will oversee everything that takes place. He will have the power to overrule any decisions that involve the NWA and its rich heritage.

As of this moment, the Director of Authority has asked to remain anonymous.

Watch this space.