Jim Ross Criticizes TNA's Business Model

Jim Ross Criticizes TNA’s Business Model; Says It’s Hurting Them

In a new post through his official website, JRsBarBQ.com, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross criticizes TNA’s business model, saying it’s hurting them and cannot garner success in the long run. He also talks about the possible implications of a partnership between TNA Wrestling and Global Force Wrestling since Jeff Jarrett won TNA’s “Slammiversary” main event on June 28, the Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins feud, and more.

Ross begins discussing TNA’s business model, which he believes is only hurting them, saying,

“Hope TNA did well on their PPV that I did not watch due to family obligations. I know that they needed a hit and hopefully folks bought the show. Their taping schedule, while it may be good for their financial model, is a system built to never garner success. Taping so much content at one time, much of it out of sequence, etc is not the way to do business.

However, if that’s the only way that TNA can afford to tape their TV show then it is what it is. I want this brand, as I do all promotions, to succeed and will continue to watch their weekly shows and pull for them but any company who thinks that they an build their brand back to being close to profitability on a network the caliber of Destination America has to be kidding themselves. It cannot be done.

Most people that communicate with me can’t even see the network on their cable systems. I get it but I pay for it in a premium package so that I can watch TNA and Lucha Underground. I watch ROH generally on our local stations in OKC.

He also discusses Jarrett winning the King of the Mountain Match at “Slammiversary,” and if he sees a partnership between TNA and GFW brewing, saying,

“By all reports the talents worked hard which is no surprise to me as I’ve always liked their roster. I have to be honest with you though that I couldn’t explain what a King of the Mountain match is to save my BBQ Sauce.

Jeff Jarrett winning the main event surprised me and indicates that there is more coming as it relates to a working relationship between GFW and TNA. In all honestly, they need each other for various and obvious reasons.

BTW, I’m happy that Mike Tenay returned to broadcast booth. Sunday night.”

Ross then chimes in on the Lesnar/Rollins program that WWE is running with at least until WWE “Battleground” on July 19,

“Smart of WWE to allow Seth Rollins to get some steam versus Brock Lesnar last week and the smart money is on Rollins needing/getting more ‘heat’ between tonight and Battleground on July 19.

Lesnar won’t get another beat down but Rollins can’t be beat down by Lesnar between now and the St Louis event either.

I still think that Wrestlemania Texas is the right spot for Lesnar to win back the WWE World Title if the story is properly told.”

You can read the entire post here.

Editor’s Note:

Jim Ross. Such an amazing wrestling mind. I love reading his thoughts on everything each week. Glad he still has a voice in the Internet Wrestling Community between his site and podcast.