TMZ.com was first to report on Monday morning that SpikeTV and its parent company Viacom have decided not to renew “Impact Wrestling,” the flagship show of TNA.
Billy Kidman, a former WCW superstar and current producer for WWE, took to Twitter (@WWEKidman) to address TNA’s situation and the barrage of comments he had been receiving from fans over certain TNA talent WWE should take a look at.
Can we at least wait to see how this tna stuff plays out before everyone starts telling us who we need.
— Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) July 28, 2014
And even then, let’s not. — Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) July 28, 2014
Not meant in a mean spirited way. I just don’t want to talk stuff until we see how it plays out. Another tv deal means nobody is available.
— Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) July 28, 2014
And I personally hope they get a deal. There are not many places to work in the wrestling business these days. In ring or out of ring. — Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) July 28, 2014
Let’s be honest, they are another place for guys to work and that is a good thing. But they are not competition. #NoOffense
— Billy Kidman (@WWEKidman) July 28, 2014
Kevin Nash also threw his two cents in on social media (@RealKevinNash), sending his thoughts out to his friends in the company.
Sorry to my friends at TNA. .Hope the office can get a TV deal.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) July 28, 2014
The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion worked on and off again with TNA from 2004 to 2011. He’s a two-time Legends Champion and former Tag Team Champion (with Scott Hall and Eric Young) as well.
Nash has been extremely critical of the product in the past, bashing the overall booking of the shows.
Editor’s Note
Don’t hold your breath on WWE signing any TNA talent should the company go completely under. You’ve been warned, people.