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Frequently asked questions about this circuit

HugeRockStar760Posted on 06/01/06 at 06:37:48

1. Why are Chris Masters, Carlito, Chavo Guerrero, and Ric Flair on the Smackdown! brand?

These wrestlers are now apart of the Smackdown! brand due to a trade with interim RAW general manager Vince McMahon. The trade sent The Undertaker, Orlando Jordan, and Hardcore Holly. While at first the trade seems unrealistic, keep in mind that storyline wise, Vince McMahon wasn't exactly the sanest during the past few months in his feud against Shawn Michaels.

2. Why isn't the RAW brand being used?

When I first began the Smackdown! Wrestling circuit, RAW wasn't exactly that interesting to me. To me, Smackdown! has a lot of potential. But for one reason or another, it never performs to its potential. At first, I thought it would be more of a challenge, but considering some of the talent on the brand, it's actually pretty entertaining.

I've also thought about allowing anyone from the TNM Forums to start booking the RAW brand, but they would need to conform to some of the booking decisions I made on my version of WrestleMania XXII, as well as the major trade.

I might also start running RAW brand shows as well.

3. Why is Scott Steiner on Smackdown! Wrestling? Why is Rhino on Extreme Championship Wrestling? Aren't they both contracted employees of Total Nonstop Action?

Indeed, they are. Scott Steiner is on Smackdown! Wrestling because of where I am going storyline wise with the purchase of the promotion (Vince McMahon put Smackdown! up for sale). Yes, I know that Scott Steiner didn't exactly have the greatest of stints in the WWE and he has said a lot of negative things about the company as well. But money talks, and I'm sure that Scott Steiner would leave TNA if the WWE offered him a great deal and a good storyline to work with.

As for Rhino, currently he is unhappy in TNA according to reports from many wrestling websites. His contract is supposedly up in July and he is rumored to be going to the new ECW brand. The reason Rhino was able to appear on ECW One Night Stand is due to the fact that the WWE and TNA worked out a buyout clause of Rhino's contract. More than likely, this would not happen in reality, but you never know. Besides, it was important for me to have ECW's last World Heavyweight Champion and World Television Champion on ECW's relaunch.
Psymin1Posted on 06/02/06 at 02:26:34

Ohhh...there is an awesome idea.  Have someone else run a Raw brand and share your universe.  This, to me, sounds like a fantastic idea, I would love to see it come into play.  You just need someone that would be willing to work with ya, and update (almost) as frequently as you.  I wish I could say I am your man, but, I really doubt I am, unfortunately.  But, great idea, HRS.  I hope someone jumps on it.


~Branden