The Smartmark Resistance Alliance (May Contain spoilers)

[Smartmark]

After the last happenings in TNA, I can no longer say that I am a proud TNA fan.
And after the happenings last night at Genesis, I decided to boicot TNA as long as Hogan is there.
If this is only the beginning, TNA will be gone very soon.
Taking away the 6-Sided Ring was one of the stupidest moves ever, and I can't believe that Dixe and the other people in TNA management allows this, cause they have to understand that this is gonna be catastrophal for their business.
I know many wrestlingfans feels the same way that I do, so I decided to start a campaign to get Hogan out of TNA before he ruins anything more. I hope you people support me on this and that we can do something about it, cause I believe it is possible.

First I want some feedback from you, maybe get some tips on how this should be done.
A facebook campaing has already been mentioned.

[Punisher]

the 6 sided ring was the thing that separated TNA from WWE, now it is just WCW 2.0: worst than the first

[Travicity]

Not exactly wcw though. It's like that but isnt wcw. There are thing's stand out. But the ramp/ring this isnt the 90's again. I mean it works in japan that's fine and what hogan said about fans making all those great years mean nothing and say's the 4 sided ring is where wrestlers wrestle? He never wrestled and more changes are coming wtf? What else can they do I mean they're trying to hurt wwe why? My god so many promotions just wanna be there not trying to hurt anybody but tna are and at what cost?

[Smartmark]

Hogan shot on the fans yesterday, and that actually made me more angry than replacing the ring.

It's not a question of what TNA can do for Hogan, but what Hogan can do for TNA!

And as Travis wrote: The TNA fans had to move on and that the 4-sided ring is where wrestlers wrestle.

Who the fuck do he think he is? He is just a old washed up guy who never even could wrestle!

[Big Evil]

You can't put Hogan down for what he has accomplished in wrestling but the problem is that Dixie Carter and the rest in TNA management think that bringing him in will give TNA the fanbase that he had following him back in the eighties. It isn't going to happen. Sure, there will be a decent mass watching TNA now to see what he does, but already he has made at least one terrible decision. Obviously, that being taking away the one unique and original concept of a six-sided ring that separated TNA from the rest in the business. What next? Taking away the X-Division and their unique matches? King of the Mountain being erased from TNA? If he is trying to make WCW 2.0 like Chris mentioned, it isn't going to work. The fans will be the first to turn away. Then TNA is dead.

[Smartmark]

^^ True, that's why I made this Thread and this campaign. I never dissed Hogan for his old career.

[Big Evil]

That's what I mean. So far all I've heard concerning Hogan in TNA is dissing him for everything he has done, insulting him saying he can't wrestle, etc. Hogan should be appreciated for what he has done in the past, but now we have to be critical of his partnership with Carter because he is trying to change TNA. If he continues trying to change TNA from its roots, it will lose its appeal and become just another company. We will see but so far the fans aren't liking it.

[Travicity]

I said he cant wrestle cause he cant but yea i only deny he's done alot. and when he first came I wasnt happy but ok with it and sort of excited but now Ive seen what he's done he's just gonna turn it terrible. Im not giving him another chance

[Big Evil]

The worst part about all this is that if Hogan keeps making changes to TNA for the worse, there is nothing we can do as fans to stop it. TNA management are going to stand behind him and Bischoff no matter what, until they realize TNA is going to die. Then it will be too late.

[Smartmark]

^^ I believe we can do something about it. We can't just give up!

[Coruptyed]

instead of starting a new topic ill add to this one, i agree with all the points here and would like to see what jeff jarrett thinks about all these changes as tna is his baby and creation. The 6 sides was his idea to seperate them from everyone else. I wonder if he agrees with all of these changes that are leading to the destruction of his company...

[Big Evil]

Well I agree with that JR was saying... to base a six-sided ring as your major difference between other companies using the standard and traditional four-sided ring it very weak ground to stand on. It is the wrestling that should shine through, not just the aesthetic qualities of the company. Although it would be interesting to see where they go with Jarrett. TNA was his creation from the beginning so it would be nice to see some kind of confrontation.

[Travicity]

Several TNA talents are said to be on the bubble now that Hogan and Bischoff are in charge. Bischoff has been vocal backstage regarding who he likes and dislikes from a talent stand point. The British Invasion, Eric Young, Homicide and Daniels are just a few of the guys that Bischoff is not a fan of. Hogan is also said to be 100% firmly against the Suicide character so we may see the end of it soon. Regarding those who they see a lot in, Desmond Wolfe, Matt Morgan, Hernandez and obviously AJ Styles.

[fdstud]

Has anyone ever thought quite possibly maybe they have read all the posts of people saying TNA sux and maybe they are trying to listen to the fans, this change is going to be a slow one and like all changes it will be painful, but what other option is there, watching a midget pin Napolean Dynamite was not exactly thrilling wrestling either. I for one want the 6 sided ring back, as the TNA stars looked lost in the traditional ring. I think as long as Hogan gets rid of some of his coa tail draggers (Nasty Boys, Waltman, Val Venis) and push the younger gusy and Generation Me looked good. Keep Flair, let him work with the guys more behind the scenes and take power away from Easy E and lose Bubba the douchebag, hopefully the changes will be less painful. And add another show to build on,let the fueds build more and don't kill them so quick, Daniels and Styles had some quality matches a few years ago, they may hold on, Hell some of you moderators should write Hogan with some of your Ideas, maybe there's a new job in it. Print all of these posts up and mail them to Dixie Carter and SHOW her what the fans want. But an unwatered lawn will die, so by boycotting TNA your only option will be to watch Hornswoggle pin the Big Show and the transparent warrior Shame-On-Us kick everyone in the head in his 3 minute match. TNA can work, but we fans have to help it survive. Just my opinion.

[Big Evil]

You make a lot of good points there. I think that a lot of people are basing a couple of bad ideas for their opinion of this entire new direction. We do need to wait and see what other ideas Hogan and Bischoff can produce, because putting a gun to their heads isn't going to work. We need to continue to voice our opinions on subjects but try to give suggestions for improvements we would like to see. This shouldn't become a Hogan-bashing thread. That said I think removing the six-sided ring is still a bad idea. Sure, it isn't the traditional way... but who cares? If Hogan is basing his entire decision on the fact that HE never wrestled in a ring like TNA's, then his is in the wrong. The fans love the ring, the wrestlers love the ring, and that should be the end of it. But Hogan is stubborn, he thinks the fans want a man's ring.. he's gonna make it happen. We just have to see if he will listen to us when we're telling him we DON'T like it.

[Smartmark]

I really hope they browse the web and check what fans writes, cause all these changes are not doing anything good for TNA in my opinion.
Hogan and Bischoff not liking Daniels and Homicide? :o I say WTF?!

They are like two of the biggest indy-star in Pro Wrestling today!

[Travicity]

Lol no other choice but to watch wwe your saying? Um no i have at least 10 other places i can watch and provide we with great wrestling and better entertainment than I see on tv.

[fdstud]

Travis, I'm sorry I have a career in the fire dept as well as go to school full time and can't watch 10 other wrestling venues online. But I do watch TNA and WWE and wish both could survive.

[Travicity]

Lol yea I guess so tna and wwe are the easiest for people like you obviously. But I to have a life but just know where to look and not 10 at a time just random now and then just saying I got other places and there are. But not for everyone ;)

[Smartmark]

I guess Awesome Kong is the first one to leave TNA after Hogan started his wrecking.

And now Hogan will stop doing houseshows!! I don't understand how he can do all this! Why doesn't Dixie or Jarret do something??