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www.pwtorch.com/artman/exec/view.cgi/24/13333/printer |title=TNA News: New group makes offer to buy controlling interest in TNA from Panda Energy|accessdate=2007-01-01|date=2005-05-23|author=Keller, Wade| publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The company, which trades as TNA Entertainment, LLC, operates out of Nashville, Tennessee, with an office in Orlando, Florida.//www.pwtorch.com/artman/exec/view.cgi/24/13333/printer |title=TNA News: New group makes offer to buy controlling interest in TNA from Panda Energy|accessdate=2007-01-01|date=2005-05-23|author=Keller, Wade| publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The company, which trades as TNA Entertainment, LLC, operates out of Nashville, Tennessee, with an office in Orlando, Florida.
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TNA is the first American promotion to exclusively use a hexagonal wrestling ring as opposed to the more conventional four-sided ring. The organization also employs the unconventional rule that a championship can change hands as the result of a disqualification or countout. In addition, two separate entrance ramps are used for heels and faces.
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History
Weekly pay-per-view shows
After World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) purchased World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it became the largest and most influential professional wrestling company in the United States. This prompted Jerry Jarrett and his son Jeff Jarrett to start a new wrestling company, named JSports & Entertainment, in May 2002 in conjunction with the National Wrestling Alliance and with HealthSouth as their financing partner.<ref>Modèle:Cite book</ref> In October 2002, Panda Energy International bought the controlling interest in the project and replaced HealthSouth after they pulled out due to financial problems.<ref>Modèle:Cite book</ref> The company was renamed TNA Entertainment.
www.lordsofpain.net/news/2002/articles/1020970242.php| title=Press Release: Jarretts and NWA announce weekly PPVs|accessdate=2007-03-10|date=2002-05-09|publisher=Lords of Pain}}</ref> These shows started on June 19 2002 and were held mostly at the Nashville Fairgrounds to lower production costs.<ref> Austin removed from video game cover, NWA/TNA moving to a new arena, more
. Lords of Pain (2002-07-18)
. Retrieved on 2007-03-10. </ref> Although the weekly TNA shows were priced at much less than the monthly WWE events, they achieved low buy rates. After 27 months, TNA felt that they had a fanbase that would support three-hour pay-per-views and ceased their weekly shows on September 8 2004.<ref> Wojcik, Alan
(2004-10-27) . Interview with Jerry Jarrett
. Retrieved on 2007-02-01. </ref> TNA held its first three-hour monthly pay-per-view, Victory Road, on November 7 2004.//www.lordsofpain.net/news/2002/articles/1020970242.php| title=Press Release: Jarretts and NWA announce weekly PPVs|accessdate=2007-03-10|date=2002-05-09|publisher=Lords of Pain}}</ref> These shows started on June 19 2002 and were held mostly at the Nashville Fairgrounds to lower production costs.<ref> Austin removed from video game cover, NWA/TNA moving to a new arena, more
. Lords of Pain (2002-07-18)
. Retrieved on 2007-03-10. </ref> Although the weekly TNA shows were priced at much less than the monthly WWE events, they achieved low buy rates. After 27 months, TNA felt that they had a fanbase that would support three-hour pay-per-views and ceased their weekly shows on September 8 2004.<ref> Wojcik, Alan
(2004-10-27) . Interview with Jerry Jarrett
. Retrieved on 2007-02-01. </ref> TNA held its first three-hour monthly pay-per-view, Victory Road, on November 7 2004.
TNA Impact!
www.lordsofpain.net/news/2004/articles/1084322920.php|title=NWA: TNA’s TV deal officially signed, Latest on Hirohito angle, WWE trademarks|accessdate=2007-03-10|date=2004-05-05|author=Gray, Richard|publisher=Lords of Pain }}</ref> The contract was not renewed one year later with the show getting consistent low ratings. This left TNA with no television deal other than the monthly pay-per-views, so on July 1 2005, TNA turned to broadcasting Impact! from their official website, while seeking a new television outlet.<ref> TNA Officially via Bit Torrent
(2005-06-25)
. Retrieved on 2007-03-19. </ref><ref> TNA Reaches Deal With Real Broadcast Network To Stream "iMPACT!" News
(2005-06-30)
. Retrieved on 2007-03-19. </ref> TNA would finally secure a deal with Spike TV and air its first episode on October 1 2005.<ref> Cantor, Brian
(2005-07-21) . Breaking News: Spike TV confirms deal with TNA in press release . Lords of Pain
. Retrieved on 2007-03-10. </ref> Since the move, Impact! achieved considerably higher ratings and was moved twice, now having a primetime slot on Thursdays. IMPACT! expanded to a two-hour format on October 4 2007.<ref> TNA Wrestling Goes Two Hours On SpikeTV Starting October 4
. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2007-09-09)
. Retrieved on 2007-09-16. </ref>//www.lordsofpain.net/news/2004/articles/1084322920.php|title=NWA: TNA’s TV deal officially signed, Latest on Hirohito angle, WWE trademarks|accessdate=2007-03-10|date=2004-05-05|author=Gray, Richard|publisher=Lords of Pain }}</ref> The contract was not renewed one year later with the show getting consistent low ratings. This left TNA with no television deal other than the monthly pay-per-views, so on July 1 2005, TNA turned to broadcasting Impact! from their official website, while seeking a new television outlet.<ref> TNA Officially via Bit Torrent
(2005-06-25)
. Retrieved on 2007-03-19. </ref><ref> TNA Reaches Deal With Real Broadcast Network To Stream "iMPACT!" News
(2005-06-30)
. Retrieved on 2007-03-19. </ref> TNA would finally secure a deal with Spike TV and air its first episode on October 1 2005.<ref> Cantor, Brian
(2005-07-21) . Breaking News: Spike TV confirms deal with TNA in press release . Lords of Pain
. Retrieved on 2007-03-10. </ref> Since the move, Impact! achieved considerably higher ratings and was moved twice, now having a primetime slot on Thursdays. IMPACT! expanded to a two-hour format on October 4 2007.<ref> TNA Wrestling Goes Two Hours On SpikeTV Starting October 4
. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2007-09-09)
. Retrieved on 2007-09-16. </ref>
In the UK several episodes in a row are shown on Saturdays on Bravo 2.
Expansion
prowrestlingnewsdirect.com/archives/tna-announces-first-ever-house-show/|title=TNA Announces First Ever House Show| accessdate=2007-03-20|date=2006-01-17|publisher=Pro-Wrestling News Direct}}</ref> and in October, TNA started holding some of their monthly pay-per-views outside of their central filming location. TNA has also expanded into other areas with the development of a video game with Midway Games, titled TNA Impact!, scheduled for release in 2008.<ref> Midway Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Videogame Rights to TNA Wrestling
. Midway (2005-11-07)
. Retrieved on 2007-01-12. </ref> In April 2006, TNA announced a partnership with YouTube that would see TNA supply YouTube with exclusive video content in exchange for hosting, leading to the production of internet shows. In January 2007, TNA's mobile content deal with New Motion, Inc. led to the introduction of TNA Mobile and mobile fan voting.<ref> TNA Wrestling Announces Mobile Content Deal - Details
. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2007-01-12)
. Retrieved on 2007-01-12. </ref>//prowrestlingnewsdirect.com/archives/tna-announces-first-ever-house-show/|title=TNA Announces First Ever House Show| accessdate=2007-03-20|date=2006-01-17|publisher=Pro-Wrestling News Direct}}</ref> and in October, TNA started holding some of their monthly pay-per-views outside of their central filming location. TNA has also expanded into other areas with the development of a video game with Midway Games, titled TNA Impact!, scheduled for release in 2008.<ref> Midway Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Videogame Rights to TNA Wrestling
. Midway (2005-11-07)
. Retrieved on 2007-01-12. </ref> In April 2006, TNA announced a partnership with YouTube that would see TNA supply YouTube with exclusive video content in exchange for hosting, leading to the production of internet shows. In January 2007, TNA's mobile content deal with New Motion, Inc. led to the introduction of TNA Mobile and mobile fan voting.<ref> TNA Wrestling Announces Mobile Content Deal - Details
. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2007-01-12)
. Retrieved on 2007-01-12. </ref>
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Celebrity involvement
Since its inception, several celebrities have appeared with TNA in a variety of roles.
slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/07/12/pf-537161.html|title=Impact looks to hook racing fans|author=Johnson, S.| publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|accessdate=2007-07-31|date=2004-07-09}}</ref><ref name="Abreu"> Abreu, D.
(2003-03-26) . Pacman Catching up on NWA-TNA . Canadian Online Explorer
. Retrieved on 2007-07-31. </ref>//slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/07/12/pf-537161.html|title=Impact looks to hook racing fans|author=Johnson, S.| publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|accessdate=2007-07-31|date=2004-07-09}}</ref><ref name="Abreu"> Abreu, D.
(2003-03-26) . Pacman Catching up on NWA-TNA . Canadian Online Explorer
. Retrieved on 2007-07-31. </ref>
- September 2002 – Actor Dustin Diamond competed in a boxing bout.
- October 2002 – Comedian Chris Rock, who was at the TNA Asylum filming a scene for Head of State, was interviewed.<ref name="Abreu" />
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(2005-10-21) . Countdown to TNA Bound for Glory . Canadian Online Explorer
. Retrieved on 2007-08-01. </ref>//slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/05/13/1038526.html|title=Countdown to TNA Hard Justice |publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|author=Waldman, J.|accessdate=2007-08-01|date=2005-05-13}}</ref><ref name="Waldman2"> Waldman, J.
(2005-10-21) . Countdown to TNA Bound for Glory . Canadian Online Explorer
. Retrieved on 2007-08-01. </ref> slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/12/10/1347129.html|title=Impact: Baseball becomes basebrawl|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|author=Sokol, C.|accessdate=2007-07-31|date=2005-12-10}}</ref><ref name="Baines"> Baines, T.
(2005-12-18) . Orton used to running with big dogs . Ottawa Sun
. Retrieved on 2007-07-31. </ref><ref name="Sokol2"> Sokol, C.
(2007-02-11) . Christian retains belt Against All Odds . Canadian Online Explorer
. Retrieved on 2007-07-31. </ref>//slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/12/10/1347129.html|title=Impact: Baseball becomes basebrawl|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|author=Sokol, C.|accessdate=2007-07-31|date=2005-12-10}}</ref><ref name="Baines"> Baines, T.
(2005-12-18) . Orton used to running with big dogs . Ottawa Sun
. Retrieved on 2007-07-31. </ref><ref name="Sokol2"> Sokol, C.
(2007-02-11) . Christian retains belt Against All Odds . Canadian Online Explorer
. Retrieved on 2007-07-31. </ref> slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/02/23/3658543.html |title=Impact: Ladders and a Belting Pot|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|author=Sokol, C.|accessdate=2007-07-31|date=2007-02-23}}</ref>//slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/02/23/3658543.html |title=Impact: Ladders and a Belting Pot|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|author=Sokol, C.|accessdate=2007-07-31|date=2007-02-23}}</ref>
- June 2007 – Football players Frank Wycheck and Kyle Vanden Bosch appeared at Slammiversary, with Wycheck wrestling.
slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/30/4379816.html|title=Pacman Jones, TNA apparently close to deal|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|accessdate=2007-07-31|date=2007-07-30}}</ref> In response, the Titans organization sought a restraining order barring him from working with the company.<ref>"
Titans intend to block Pacman's wrestling appearance " , ESPN , 2007-08-10 . Retrieved on 2007-08-10 . </ref> The Titans and TNA had since came to an agreement on Jones participating with TNA, and Jones even won one half of the TNA World Tag Team Championship during his brief tenure with the company.<ref>" Titans, Jones agree to modified wrestling restrictions " , ESPN , 2007-08-11 . Retrieved on 2007-08-11 . </ref>//slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/30/4379816.html|title=Pacman Jones, TNA apparently close to deal|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|accessdate=2007-07-31|date=2007-07-30}}</ref> In response, the Titans organization sought a restraining order barring him from working with the company.<ref>" Titans intend to block Pacman's wrestling appearance " , ESPN , 2007-08-10 . Retrieved on 2007-08-10 . </ref> The Titans and TNA had since came to an agreement on Jones participating with TNA, and Jones even won one half of the TNA World Tag Team Championship during his brief tenure with the company.<ref>" Titans, Jones agree to modified wrestling restrictions " , ESPN , 2007-08-11 . Retrieved on 2007-08-11 . </ref>
Unique features
Storyline/Roster
Modèle:Citations missing TNA uses storylines of sports entertainment with a balance of storylines and wrestling, popularized during the 1980s. The pay-per-view events often serve as a conclusion to storylines developed over the preceding weekly shows. The TNA roster is divided into the heavyweight division, tag team division ,women's division, and the X Division, all represented by respective championships.
Ring shape and locations
Different from other United States professional wrestling promotions, TNA utilizes a hexagonal ring as opposed to the traditional square ring. Also, although TNA runs some house shows and a few PPV events in arenas, TNA holds most of its events at a set location (Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida) as opposed to an arena, presenting more of a regional promotion atmosphere.
X Division
The high-flying, high risk style of wrestling had been one of the features of WCW and ECW. Rather than emphasizing the fact that most wrestlers who perform this style are under 220 lb (100 kg) by calling it a cruiserweight division, TNA decided to emphasize the high risk nature of the moves that these wrestlers perform. There is no upper weight limit on the X Division or its title, though in practice, most of the wrestlers in this division have been cruiserweights, with Samoa Joe, billed at 280 pounds, and Kurt Angle, billed at 250 pounds, being notable exceptions. To further emphasize this point, the slogan "It's not about weight limits, it's about no limits" is used to describe the division. Although it was de-emphasized throughout 2004, the X Division is generally regarded as one of the key attractions of TNA and was replicated in several independent promotions.
Championships
TNA originally recognized the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) World Heavyweight and World Tag Team Championships, in addition to the X Division Championship, the only championship created and owned exclusively by TNA. Traditionally, NWA World Champions regularly defended their titles against local contenders in the various NWA territories. This was rarely the case when TNA used the titles, with TNA leasing the titles from the NWA in order to free the champion from these obligations. Wrestlers who win all three titles are said to have won the TNA Triple Crown.
On May 13 2007, the NWA withdrew recognition of TNA's champions, leaving the two NWA titles vacant.<ref name="NWAtitles" /> New titles, the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and the TNA World Tag Team Championship, were created and unveiled later in that week. Wrestlers who held the NWA World Heavyweight and World Tag Team championships are credited with being former TNA champions; for example, Ron Killings is billed as a two-time TNA World Champion, yet his two reigns were of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Along with this, TNA redesigned the X Division title belt. The TNA Women's World Championship was created on October 14 2007. Gail Kim won a 10 women gauntlant match to become the first Women's Champion in TNA. She is also the first to hold it and the WWE Women's Championship.
Current champions
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Date aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNA World Heavyweight Championship | Kurt Angle | October 16 2007 | October 25 2007 |
| TNA X Division Championship | Jay Lethal | September 9 2007 | September 9 2007 |
| TNA World Tag Team Championship | A.J. Styles and Tomko | October 14 2007 | October 14 2007 |
| TNA Women's World Championship | Gail Kim | October 14 2007 | October 14 2007 |
Creative team
www.tnawrestlingnews.com/headlines/177554400.shtml|title=Update On The TNA Creative Team, & More Notes|accessdate=2007-04-02|date=2007-04-02|publisher=TNA Wrestling News}}</ref> Prior to this, booking power was typically vested in the hands of a small number of people. Jeff and Jerry Jarrett were initially responsible for booking, followed by Dusty Rhodes, whilst Russo focused more on writing. At times, the position of booker has been coterminous with the on-screen position of Director of Authority.[citation needed]//www.tnawrestlingnews.com/headlines/177554400.shtml|title=Update On The TNA Creative Team, & More Notes|accessdate=2007-04-02|date=2007-04-02|publisher=TNA Wrestling News}}</ref> Prior to this, booking power was typically vested in the hands of a small number of people. Jeff and Jerry Jarrett were initially responsible for booking, followed by Dusty Rhodes, whilst Russo focused more on writing. At times, the position of booker has been coterminous with the on-screen position of Director of Authority.[citation needed]
Authority figures
When TNA first launched, the on-air authority figure was billed as a representative appointed by the National Wrestling Alliance. However, this was done for storyline purposes only and the actual "representatives" already worked in some capacity for TNA.
www.wrestleview.com/news/1059024602.shtml|title=Full NWA TNA PPV Results - 7/23/03|date=2003-07-24|accessdate=2007-05-31|author=Adam Martin|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Watts started feuding with Don Callis, who was billed as TNA Management Consultant, ending with Watts forced to quit. On February 18 2004, TNA named Vince Russo the new Directory of Authority, a position he would hold until November 7 2004 when he was defeated and replaced by Dusty Rhodes.//www.wrestleview.com/news/1059024602.shtml|title=Full NWA TNA PPV Results - 7/23/03|date=2003-07-24|accessdate=2007-05-31|author=Adam Martin|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Watts started feuding with Don Callis, who was billed as TNA Management Consultant, ending with Watts forced to quit. On February 18 2004, TNA named Vince Russo the new Directory of Authority, a position he would hold until November 7 2004 when he was defeated and replaced by Dusty Rhodes.
The NWA Championship Committee, established in 2004, was a group of wrestling veterans who acted as arbitrators, determining a winner in the event of a time-limit draw. The committee consisted of Harley Race, Larry Zbyszko and Terry Funk, with Funk later being replaced by Roddy Piper without ever having appeared on TNA television. After Race and Piper left TNA, the Committee essentially ceased to exist as a physical on-screen body, although Zbyszko continued to be referred to as a member of the committee.
In October 2005, Larry Zbyszko began to repeatedly reference an ambiguous authority within TNA known only as "TNA Management". "TNA Management" has, in the past, been represented by "special referee" Earl Hebner, "consultant" Dave Hebner and "messenger" Christy Hemme. The current face of "TNA Management" was revealed at Slammiversary 2006 to be Jim Cornette, who has been called the "Management Director" in press releases following that pay-per-view.
References
External links
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