Jim Ross on Situation Between TNA and Destination America

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross took to his website, JRsBarBq.com, on May 22 in order to discuss the latest topics in professional wrestling. Within the piece, topics that came up included “NXT Takeover: Unstoppable,” Ronda Rousey, and the everlasting situation between TNA and Destination America.

“Good Ol’ JR” gave his take on the rumors that Destination America will drop TNA’s “Impact Wrestling” in September. Ross would note that he heard Destination America had been unhappy with TNA before, and even tried to serve as its “booker:”

“The insanity that is Destination America is on going. As this is being written, the network still has yet to address the rumors that they are cancelling the TNA Impact Wresting TV program in September. The same program that the network abruptly moved from Friday nights to Wednesday nights with little or no advance waning. Nothing official from the network with all the rumors that flying around isn’t prudent in my opinion. Why an official statement can’t be made is hard to fathom but even if they do it late today (Friday) the long, Memorial Dy holiday will essentially engulf the information. I’ve talked to a few folks at TNA and they are as in the dark about this matter as TNA’s fans are. It’s insensitive and unprofessional to keep so many families of the wrestling company in the dark about their future.”

“I heard a rumor that Destination America wasn’t too keen on TNA announcing that their shows emanated from the UK a few weeks ago which also makes no sense if true. Plus, an insider informed me that it was the network who essentially demanded that Kurt Angle be made TNA World Champion. If any of this is true it sounds like the network is lobbying to be the ‘booker’ of the company as Kurt doesn’t need to work a full time in ring schedule that is often required of being a company’s top title holder.”

“I am a wrestling fan and have been one for over half a century and hope that TNA and all wrestling companies for that matter remain on the air and are successful. The potential demise of TNA isn’t cause for celebration or any true wrestling fan.”

Be sure to read Ross’ post in its entirety, here. Ross also discussed his upcoming one-man shows in the nation’s capital.