Big behind the scenes update

There has been a lot of talk within TNA over how Jeff Jarrett’s situation could both positively and negatively effect those within the company. There are plenty of former TNA wrestlers and employees watching the saga closely, as they believe Jarrett was the main reason they were let go in the first place. TNA president Dixie Carter has a good reputation for reaching out via email or calls to people who have been let go and letting them know that it wasn’t a personal decision and that the door is open for returns. Meanwhile, several current TNA workers are watching the saga for a different reason -- they feel their jobs are in jeopardy. Here’s the latest on the status of several major players in TNA, according to the PWTorch.com Newsletter:
Vince Russo: The controversial TNA booker has been telling people he fears for his job and believes TNA president Dixie Carter is on the verge of making major changes. There is plenty of speculation that anyone being perceived as one of “Jeff’s guys” is on the bubble right now. However there are sources within the company who feel Russo will stick around, while Jarrett’s other cronies like Dutch Mantel may not be so lucky.
Jeremy Borash: Borash is also tight with Jarrett, but the feeling is that due to his solid work ethic and likeable personality, his job isn’t at any risk at all.
Terry Taylor: The TNA head of talent relations’ job seems to be secure. He’s butted heads with Jarrett many times, and gained the respect of many within the company by finalizing contracts with several top talents within the last six months. If anything, Taylor could actually gain power if Jarrett doesn’t return.
Scott D’Amore: The former TNA creative member is believed to be on good terms with the company, but still wouldn’t get serious consideration from Dixie Carter for the head creative position if Jeff doesn’t return.
Pat Kenny: The former TNA agent’s name continues to come up in discussion as a candidate for a bigger role in the company. Kenny was a favorite of Dixie Carter and many were shocked when she allowed him to be released.
Matt Conway: The low-profile creative team member is believed to be the only booker who isn’t on the bubble right now. Carter added him to the team to serve as her eyes and ears, and he ended up become friends with the other bookers. He’s in his 20’s and most of the office feels that he has a better pulse on the target demographic than anyone else on the team.
Don West: Despite the recent change in performance, many company sources believe his days as a color commentator are numbered. Dixie Carter isn’t high on West, who is a friend of Jarrett, and the assumption is that Taz will take over his position sometime sooner than later. However, there’s still interest in using West as a backstage pitchman.
Christian: While it’s a moot point now, people close to Christian say that if Jarrett had been removed from power earlier, Christian may have never left TNA and returned to WWE.

cred: ewrestlingnews

My god plzgetridofRusso.

Russoless TNA = watchable.

Jeremy Borash: Borash is also tight with Jarrett, but the feeling is that due to his solid work ethic and likeable personality, his job isn’t at any risk at all.

- That cunt is annoying on TV. HOW IS HE LIKEABLE?

Terry Taylor:
The TNA head of talent relations’ job seems to be secure. He’s butted
heads with Jarrett many times, and gained the respect of many within
the company by finalizing contracts with several top talents within the
last six months. If anything, Taylor could actually gain power if
Jarrett doesn’t return.

- Can't complain on this one.

Scott D’Amore: The former
TNA creative member is believed to be on good terms with the company,
but still wouldn’t get serious consideration from Dixie Carter for the
head creative position if Jeff doesn’t return.

- lol. I think the best time for TNA TV is when Scott was head of creative. You know? May 05 - November 06?

Pat Kenny:
The former TNA agent’s name continues to come up in discussion as a
candidate for a bigger role in the company. Kenny was a favorite of
Dixie Carter and many were shocked when she allowed him to be released.

- Good for him. He is a great teacher and can really help the "under developed" roster members out. Hope that make sense to someone.

Matt Conway:
The low-profile creative team member is believed to be the only booker
who isn’t on the bubble right now. Carter added him to the team to
serve as her eyes and ears,
and he ended up become friends with the other bookers. He’s in his 20’s
and most of the office feels that he has a better pulse on the target
demographic than anyone else on the team.

- Can't argue with that logic.

Don West:
Despite the recent change in performance, many company sources believe
his days as a color commentator are numbered. Dixie Carter isn’t high
on West, who is a friend of Jarrett, and the assumption is that Taz
will take over his position sometime sooner than later. However,
there’s still interest in using West as a backstage pitchman.

- Oh, how I hate him.

Christian:
While it’s a moot point now, people close to Christian say that if
Jarrett had been removed from power earlier, Christian may have never
left TNA and returned to WWE.

- Oh, how he is overrated.

sarcy wrote:

Jeremy Borash: Borash is also tight with Jarrett, but the feeling is that due to his solid work ethic and likeable personality, his job isn’t at any risk at all.

- That cunt is annoying on TV. HOW IS HE LIKEABLE?


Don West:
Despite the recent change in performance, many company sources believe
his days as a color commentator are numbered. Dixie Carter isn’t high
on West, who is a friend of Jarrett, and the assumption is that Taz
will take over his position sometime sooner than later. However,
there’s still interest in using West as a backstage pitchman.

- Oh, how I hate him.

Christian:
While it’s a moot point now, people close to Christian say that if
Jarrett had been removed from power earlier, Christian may have never
left TNA and returned to WWE.

- Oh, how he is overrated.

quoted and bolded for emphasis

Christian deserve the praise he gets.

He has talent and it's wasted.

yeah but so do a million other guys

That doesn't mean Christian is overrated. The talent he has is just as good if not better than those other guys.

like TBK and Shelton
meh either way i think he is...and i just dont see him as main event....which is maybe why i saw him being overated considering he was shot to the tna title...although i understand the logic from a buisness pov

So that means TBK and Shelton are overrated too?

And he was shot to the TNA title bc TNA was smart and realized his talent. He's the total package. Mic skills, good ring skills, and all that jazz.

and also had a lot of mainstream attention from spending near 10 year in wwe
and no the others are not overated as they havent been shoved down ppls throats on tna.
and anyway like i said its my opinion

But he's not shoved down our throats in WWE.

Never mind the fact that the homegrown TNA talent were clearly having much MUCH better matches. That didn't matter because he was CHRISTIAN F'N CAGE! He is from the WWE! That makes him much better than everyone else!

I am not saying the guy isn't talented. I am just saying his wrestling in TNA didn't stand out. By the end of his title reign, his buzz was clearly worn out and TNA just didn't care for him. Was he charismatic? Okay. However, this was a company that focuses more on the in ring stuff and a lot of their stars didn't get much time (if any) to work on their character.

It didn't help that during his first title reign, he started off M.I.A. to go film some budget movie.