Several new columns are now available here on NWATNA.com, as well as the latest Ask The Professor column by Mike Tenay which can be found here. Full text of Tenay’s column, which is reminiscent of WWE’s old “Ross Report” but in a Q&A format, is below:
FROM: ANDY ABRAMSON (HOUSTON, TEXAS)
I was watching Lucha Libre and saw Abyss. I was wondering if TNA is affiliated with them?
ANSWER: TNA and Mexico’s AAA promotion worked together for much of 2004. Abyss and Jeff Jarrett wrestled on AAA events in Mexico that were later televised in the United States via the Galavision network. TNA recently has booked free agent luchadors L.A. Park (formerly La Parka in WCW) and Psicosis for both Pay Per View and Impact shows.
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FROM: JOEL HARBISON
I remember the good old days of watching WCW and I was wondering where Vampiro is? One more thing, was Kane ever Isaac Yankem from the WWF?
ANSWER: I know we’ve answered these before, but for our new readers since Impact started airing: Vampiro is wrestling in Mexico for the CMLL promotion. He has appeared on TNA Pay Per Views in the past. Yes, Glen Jacobs was Yankem before becoming Kane.
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FROM: DANNY DAVIS (TORONTO, CANADA)
I have an obscure question for you. During the late 90’s in WWE, Jim Cornette brought out a tag team of two 300 pound foreign-looking guys who did impressive moves like moonsaults. They were only around for one week. Who were they?
ANSWER: Judging by the description it sounds like The Headhunters tag team. They are still active in Mexico.
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FROM: BILLY ROUSE (FLORIDA)
Where is the original Psicosis who also wrestles as Nicho El Millionario?
ANSWER: The Psicosis in TNA is the orginal. He also wrestles in Mexico as Nicho.
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FROM: STAN SIMS (MANCHESTER, ENGLAND)
Any chance of seeing Kaz Hayashi in TNA?
ANSWER: Hayashi is currently a regular with All Japan Pro Wrestling in the Orient, so it would take a working agreement between All Japan and TNA to make it happen.
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FROM: NATHAN JOSE (HONOLULU, HAWAII)
What happened to Rick Steiner?
ANSWER: Steiner recently returned to the ring in Japan for the Pro Wrestling Noah promotion. By the way, Low-Ki debuted for Noah on August 20.
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FROM: DEAN ANNENDALE
Where are the Big Show and Spanky at?
ANSWER: Big Show is returning to the Smackdown roster. I recently read that he guested on an upcoming episode of Star Trek Enterprise to air on UPN in late October. Spanky has been wrestling for the Zero One promotion in Japan.
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FROM: NICK (VERMONT)
Any plans to make Xplosion a national show?
ANSWER: Xplosion is a nationally syndicated show, however look for it to air in many more markets later this year.
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FROM: MICHAEL COUSINS (JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA)
What does it mean when Jeff Hardy is called a superstar free agent?
ANSWER: Hardy was signed to a TNA contract after he was no longer associated with WWE, which made him a free agent.
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FROM: REBECCA (RICHMOND, KY.)
In WCW, who was your favorite announcer to work with?
ANSWER: Bobby Heenan.
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FROM: MIKE MCNEIL (LITTLETON, CO.)
I think Nova was one of the most innovative wrestlers ever. What is he doing?
ANSWER: Mike “Nova” Bucci had been wrestling for the OVW developmental promotion for WWE. He recently has been making appearances on Raw arena events as an exercise or fitness character.
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FROM: GARY MARCUM
Was Jason Cross ever an X Division Champion?
ANSWER: No, but he has wrestled for the title twice.
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FROM: JOSH (ROANOKE, VA.)
Are Kenzo Suzuki of WWE and Yoshi Kwan the same person?
ANSWER: No.
