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[Fyzza]

TNA President Dixie Carter has confirmed the departure of former creative writer Vince Russo on her twitter page.

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TNA and Vince Russo have mutually parted ways as of this week. The separation is amicable and professional. We are glad for the opportunity to have worked together and wish each other nothing but good luck and success in the future.

[Namor1987]

Sucks for him glad it was mutual. See I'm compassionate. Now where's Lagana can wait to see what he is going to do.

[WILDMVS]

Now what will WWE marks say about creative writing.

[Namor1987]

If it was mutual he didn't care most likely he was probably going to retire & live comfortably on the money he made.

[Master Blaster]

I wonder when the first calls for Paul Heyman will start.

That being said, I wish Russo the best with whatever he wants to do with his life now.

[tapioca_tern]

Russo to wwe perhaps?

[ILWyep]

[Mr.Anderson]

Well we now know what the party was for.

[mutley]

Master Blaster, on 14 February 2012 - 09:31 PM, said:

I wonder when the first calls for Paul Heyman will start.

The Paul Heyman to TNA hope sounds so familar to WCW in the early 1990s. When Jim Herd was running things and had Ole Anderson then Dusty booking, there were many fans in the observer and the pro wrestling torch begging for Bill Watts to come in as the booker. Watts would do interviews talking about how he wanted complete control over the product (who to hire, fire, not answering to Jim Herd). When Watts finally got his way and joined WCW in 1992, the response from a lot of fans was that he was out of touch, they wanted him replaced, ect.

[Namor1987]

Uncompassionate remarks lol. He's old let the ol' yeller retire in peace. I don't want Heyman in TNA. He's played out & just as bad as Russo but still human. Plus he does his own thing.

[AmazingRedOwns]

The next news story will be "dixie carter replaces russo in creative"

[seasiderliam]

Shocked and amazed thought he was secured forever "mutual agreement" is generally yeah we firsd the cunt with a confidentiality agreement.

Hope Laguana steps up his work with RKK has been solid.

[JulesTNA]

This calls for a TNAinsider.com party! I knew Dave was the right man for the job. Way to go TNA and especially Dixie Carter for finally having the strong sense and will to at last part ways with Russo! I can't wait for certain ppls analysis on this now.

[Girlgamer25]

Master Blaster, on 14 February 2012 - 09:31 PM, said:

I wonder when the first calls for Paul Heyman will start.

That being said, I wish Russo the best with whatever he wants to do with his life now.

Your two years late on Impact Wrestling signing Heyman because back in 2010 they tried to get him to sign a deal to be head booker. The problem with Heyman was that he wanted a 1 million dollar contract, complete control over talent exchange without management's approve, and in charge of complete booking decisions. With his kind of attitude I'm glad they weren't able to sign him because all we need is for Impact Wrestling to become ROBingo Hall 2.0 with his shitty booking. As for Russo I guess he is done with them for good and even though he came out with some stupid ideas I still thought he was a good booker. Of course I will be enjoying Lagana and Bruce's work especially when they booked SmackDown very good from 2002 to 2008. I personally thought their work on SmackDown was way better then Raw during those years and I have no doubt they will take the show further throughout this year.

Edited by Girlgamer25, 14 February 2012 - 10:28 PM.

[TrOLOLuke]

WILDMVS, on 14 February 2012 - 09:28 PM, said:

Now what will WWE marks say about creative writing.

They'll find something. Just because he is gone doesn't mean they are gonna watch or stop talking shit about TNA. They are WWE marks. Duh!

seasiderliam, on 14 February 2012 - 09:55 PM, said:

Shocked and amazed thought he was secured forever "mutual agreement" is generally yeah we firsd the cunt with a confidentiality agreement.

Hope Laguana steps up his work with RKK has been solid.

No offense but WTF has Lagana done in the business? Seriously, I want to know.

Love him or hate him, I'm mature enough to realize that Russo changed the business forever. Everyone in the WWE just followed his patterns up until they went PG. Dave Lagana and Bruce Pruchard both talked plenty of shit on his intarwebz podcast about TNA. All of a sudden, they both close their podcasts and jump to TNA. Anything for the mighty $$.

What has really changed in TNA Since Prichard got his spot? I want to know, this is serious. I've been watching for a long time and nothing except the world title picture has really changed in TNA. Stupid ass marks that say shit like 'TNA is getting a little better thanks to Prichard' haven't seen the whole picture. The X-division is still a shadow of what it used to be. The only reason it gets air time is because of Aries. The knockouts are working exactly the same as they were before. The tag team division is still as dead as a coffin. The TV title is still not being used to its full potential. NOTHING has changed.

Edited by Sleppo, 14 February 2012 - 10:29 PM.

[PornWeed]

[Namor1987]

Lagana seems to be fresher than Russo. Russo said he had writers block. He can just pursue other interests outside of TNA.

[kon56la]

I have mixed feelings about this, because one of the things I like about Russo is that he pushes new talent. We'll have to wait and see if this was a good move or not.

[SexyRaider]

Sleppo, on 14 February 2012 - 10:28 PM, said:

No offense but WTF has Lagana done in the business? Seriously, I want to know.

SD 02-04.

Sleppo, on 14 February 2012 - 10:28 PM, said:

What has really changed in TNA Since Prichard got his spot? I want to know, this is serious. I've been watching for a long time and nothing except the world title picture has really changed in TNA. Stupid ass marks that say shit like 'TNA is getting a little better thanks to Prichard' haven't seen the whole picture. The X-division is still a shadow of what it used to be. The only reason it gets air time is because of Aries. The knockouts are working exactly the same as they were before. The tag team division is still as dead as a coffin. The TV title is still not being used to its full potential. NOTHING has changed.

SexyRaider, on 27 January 2012 - 03:56 PM, said:

- Less of a clusterfuck
- Storylines make sense
- Feuds have a clear direction
- Sting isn't world champion
- Matches are over 10 minutes
- All divisions have feuds and get promo time
- All divisions have clear top wrestlers to them

This is just off the top of my head. I can actually look forward to watching TNA(for the most part) knowing I won't get any moments where I'm left shaking my head. 2010 was by far the worst year in TNA history and I seriously can't believe just how much better impact looks with Prichard there. He made REAL change, more than hogan or bischoff or anybody has ever done in TNA.

[TrOLOLuke]

SexyRaider, on 14 February 2012 - 11:05 PM, said:

SD 02-04.

Sleppo, on 14 February 2012 - 10:28 PM, said:

Everyone in the WWE just followed his patterns up until they went PG.

No. That was Heyman under the final touches by McMahon. Lagana and every other booker that has worked in the WWE since then has never been known as that guy who created a storyline that stuck in people's minds so much that they remember his name for that.


- Please tell me how TNA has been a clusterfuck for the past year.
- See Above.
- Just because feuds have a clear direction doesn't make the feud good. There should be a little better reason than just wrestling for a title that makes a feud good. AJ Styles vs Daniels comes to mind.
- Who gives a shit if Sting is champ.
- So far we haven't seen that with Prichard.
- The X-division is still in shambles and so is the tag team division. Prichard has the power to hire and fire. One would think he would have hired some more X guys and tag teams.
- Only the world title has that in place right now. As good as the knockouts are right now they don't have a clear top girl. Any of them could be the top girl at any time. Doesn't make for good under dog stories.

Edited by Sleppo, 14 February 2012 - 11:22 PM.