WWE Hire Impact's Jeremy Borash
Longtime Impact producer makes switch to Stamford.
According to PWInsider, Impact Wrestling (big breath) announcer, booker, backstage interviewer, TV producer and (yes) website design Jeremy Borash has been offered a job by WWE. Several sources from his ex-employer confirmed that Borash had requested his notice.
The Minnesotan, who has been intimately associated with Impact for nearly 20 years, was reportedly backstage at WWE events in Philadelphia this past week, under the pretense of "visiting friends".
Of all the migrations from Nashville over the last twelve months or so, Borash is arguably the most significant. A loyal employee of Impact since its inception, Borash is basically synonymous with the company, and his defection will come as an enormous blow for a group already floundering.
It's fair to say the former-TNA has endured some turbulent times throughout its 16 year history. During its darkest moments, Borash has often been the rudder steering it away from the rocks. First hired as a ring announcer, over the years his commitment and competence have seen him assume various roles within the promotion as he has became increasingly fundamental. His journey is not dissimilar to that of Eric Bischoff's in WCW - and his departure is akin to if the Nitro deviser switched ships during the Monday Night wars. (Minus the competition element.)
With several months of TV already in the can, Impact will enjoy the commentary work of Borash for a little while longer - which also means any on-air role he is pegged for in WWE will be delayed until the opponent's airwaves are clear.
What next, Dixie Carter? JEFF JARRETT?!