Confidential.....

Does anyone remember WWE Confidential? Let's go back to 2001-02 and I'll give you the low down. At the time, wrestling fans were given a taste of what some of the backstage was like. Guys like RVD and Brock Lesnar and The Hurricane would give candid interviews about their personas and how close to the characters they actually are. It was a great show, completely free of what is now known as kayfabe.

In the years that followed, WWE would become the epitome of kayfabe, actually fining their performers for not showing up in character, attire and all. I'm sure you're probably wondering where I'm going with all this. At last month's Against All Odds PPV, an accident happened to 22 year old Jesse Sorenson. In an X Division Number 1 Contender's match, he took a knee to the head, compressing his vertebrae. Characters in commentary dropped their personas to be real for a time.

For the peace of mind of his fans and anyone watching that night, TNA ran update videos, chronicling his partial recovery on Impact broadcasts. One columnist on another site called it tasteless. I call it high class, giving a good performer's fans an update and a word from their guy that he's okay. For the record, Jesse Sorenson is out for the year, according to TNA President Dixie Carter. I give MAJOR props to the head of this company for showing the kind of concern and reaching out to Jesse's family as soon as the accident happened. It was the right thing to do and, rest assured, it's something the president of the company SHOULD do personally. When the care of an individual is put into your hands, as the leader of the corporation or federation, it's the right thing to do to put EVERYTHING else aside and deal with the situation personally.

Slammivarsary will be short one man on the card. The celebration will be a mixed event. I, personally, will be cheering his return next year and I guarantee, his return will be something special, something worth looking forward to. IF TNA plays this properly, he could be the biggest comeback of the year next year, filled with fanfare and a great place on the card. Keep us updated, TNA. Wishing Jesse Sorenson Godspeed and a recovery completely void of complication. Thanks for keeping our attentions on the X Division.