The six-sided ring is a good concept. Within the hexagonal ring, matches tend to be faster paced and more spot heavy. This is because the pacing of a match is fundamentally altered by the presence of two extra turnbuckles. The fan interaction takes on a slightly different style as well; because the placing of the wrestlers in the hexagonal ring can, if worked right, lead to a more panoptic feel for the audience. Also, it gives TNA a different feel to WWE, or anywhere else, for that matter. The roster may be full of ex-WWE, ECW or WCW guys, but the six-sided ring makes TNAs product look and feel just that little bit different. It makes the brand instantly recognizable as something fresh and interesting.
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