Differences......

I've been writing here for quite some time about the vast differences in talents between TNA and WWE, but now I think explanations are beginning to materialize. Since Triple H has become one of WWE's signature decision makers on a production level, he has signed his own hand picked staff and those have been from two different worlds.......writers from soap operas and production people with a background in sports. Going further, the current belief from the top is that the independent circuit isn't producing enough of the kinds of talents WWE execs are looking for to carry the workload.

So where does WWE believe the best talents are found? ESPN.....in a roundabout sort of way. The belief is that it's easier to train an athlete to become a wrestler than it is to train an indy performer. Not only that, but it is those people WWE want to be the ones shouldering the company. Whereas TNA continues to scour the indy circuit, looking for those able to cut promos, take bumps, and throw clotheslines. Is it really any wonder WWE programming has gone where it has? They are claiming to be legit, but when the people putting the show together and scouting for talents aren't looking for wrestlers to begin with, what can you really expect?

The Gut Check Challenge may be just what the doctor ordered for TNA as it is producing decent talents so far. Alex Silva has passion and could become something special. Joey Ryan IS something special, but only needs the venue to showcase. If there is any doubt, look up some of his work in Ring of Honor. THIS is where TNA succeeds in general....they want wrestlers, they want wrestling people.....except for Brooke Hogan, but we'll see where that road leads. TNA wants to live up to their moniker and become a place "where Wrestling Matters."