On a recent edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T discussed Impact Wrestling switching back to the TNA Wrestling brand name, whether the Anthem-owned promotion should reintroduce the six-sided ring, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On TNA needing to go back to the six-sided ring: “They should. They shouldn’t stray away from TNA or the six-sided ring. When Hulk Hogan came in they went away from the six-sided ring. I don’t know if it was for his benefit because he felt more comfortable wrestling in a square ring, but when I was asked about what my thoughts were about it I go, ‘Well, Hogan ain’t going to be wrestling in the ring much at all anyway, so it shouldn’t matter.’ It’s the same way I felt when I was in TNA. The six-sided ring did it. Did I like it? I’m gonna tell you right now, no, I didn’t like the six-sided ring. But the one thing I thought also, the six-sided ring wasn’t for me. It’s for these young guys to do all of this stuff, jump off and do their flips and that’s what it was about, as well as the identity of TNA from its inception.”
On bumping in the six-sided ring: “It didn’t have a good feel. It didn’t have a good sound to it. You know, even with the acoustics, it didn’t really have that good of a sound. But then again for me, I could work in it because I wasn’t going to be doing a whole lot. I wasn’t going to be jumping off anything; everything that I was going to be doing in the ring, I could do it without hitting the ropes. I wasn’t going to be bumping much at all. I might take a few rolls here and there, I might have fallen a couple of times, but I wasn’t going to be taking a whole lot of bumps.”
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Impact Wrestling, formerly known as TNA Wrestling, recently made the decision to switch back to its original brand name. This move has sparked discussions among wrestling fans and industry insiders about the promotion’s identity and whether it should reintroduce the iconic six-sided ring.
During a recent episode of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T shared his thoughts on these topics. Booker T believes that Impact Wrestling should embrace its TNA roots and bring back the six-sided ring. He argues that when Hulk Hogan joined the promotion, they moved away from the unique ring design, but it didn’t necessarily benefit Hogan since he wasn’t going to be wrestling much anyway.
Booker T acknowledges that he personally didn’t like the six-sided ring, but he understands its significance for the younger generation of wrestlers. The ring allowed for high-flying moves and acrobatics, which became part of TNA’s identity from its inception. While the ring may not have had the best feel or sound, Booker T admits that it didn’t affect his style of wrestling since he wasn’t going to be taking many bumps or performing risky maneuvers.
The reintroduction of the six-sided ring could bring back a sense of nostalgia for longtime TNA fans and provide a unique selling point for Impact Wrestling. It would also create opportunities for the current crop of talented wrestlers to showcase their athleticism and innovative moves.
In addition to Booker T’s comments, Impact Wrestling fans can also watch a video on YouTube where he breaks down LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns and discusses TNA’s stunning return.
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In conclusion, the discussion surrounding Impact Wrestling’s switch back to the TNA brand name and the potential reintroduction of the six-sided ring highlights the importance of maintaining a promotion’s identity and catering to the preferences of both wrestlers and fans. While opinions may vary, it is clear that these decisions have the potential to shape the future of Impact Wrestling and create exciting opportunities for its roster of talented performers.