WWE: 3 Reasons A McMahon TNA Buyout Would Make Sense

WWE issuing a TNA buyout may not be realistic, but at this point, it sure would be welcome. Dixie Carter has had every opportunity to turn her Impact Wrestling program around, and after losing her Spike TV deal and, possibly, her Destination America deal (rumored for September), it appears the promotion is circling the proverbial drain.

Of course, Dixie has never been one to go down without a fight. Even now, she has announced plans for a 2016 tour and her company issued the following statement on the reporting of Dave Meltzer, who is the initial source of the Destination America cancellation rumors.

“It has come to our attention that several internet news sources have falsely attributed statements to TNA, its executives and broadcasting partner. These false statements constitute defamation and if necessary we will seek all legal remedies available to us.”

Billy Corgan, a recent TNA acquisition, made it a bit more personal.

“It wouldn’t be so bad if the whole truth was being reported and the person reporting wasn’t being worked himself by a sloppy angle… AND let’s remember that I speak from experience, having had things written about me by Meltzer that he never got a statement from me about.”

Whether Meltzer’s reporting is true or not, we’ll have to wait and see. In the meantime, here are some reasons that a TNA buyout would make sense for WWE.

Firs, it would mean more (sort of) great programming on the WWE Network. At one time, TNA had a superb product. Unfortunately, some hiring misfires caused the fresh company to become a stale repeat of WCW’s last days. That doesn’t negate the promotion’s golden age, though, which many believe was a little before the Spike deal and for a few years after.

Secondly, it would allow WWE to take more creative chances provided they wanted to continue with the Impact Wrestling product. If it was a straight TNA buyout, I have to assume they wouldn’t keep Dixie Carter on. This would give WWE a much-needed opportunity to streamline WWE Creative while giving some of the associate writers a chance to shine on their own. I’ve always believed WWE’s main product would benefit from cutting back on the amount of “creative” personnel making decisions/suggestions, thus getting fans closer to a distinct creative vision instead of a three-hour weekly program that feels cobbled and mechanical.

Thirdly, if WWE decided to end TNA for good, it could be the final step needed to turn NXT from an indie wrestling organization/training ground to a full-scale promotion. Pretty much everyone who follows wrestling agrees that TNA’s problems have nothing to do with their in-ring talent. We’re already seeing some of the awesome possibilities of mashing together TNA stars and NXT stars (Samoa Joe vs. Kevin Owens will be unbelievable). More of that could only help network subscriptions.

But what do you think, readers? Is it time for WWE to consider a TNA buyout? Sound off in the comments section.

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