The WWEs PG style of wrestling has come under fire from longer term fans in recent years. The 18-35 year old demographic has felt like theyve been abandoned by Vince & co and crave a return to the glory days of the Attitude era. However, over at TNA, the product is more adult orientated and as a result, the audience is that little bit more mature than the audience that attends WWE shows when they come to London. With the likes of Bram and Abyss, hardcore wrestling still has a place in TNA. Weapons are still used, and blood still flows. Its not excessive, but is used as the right time, which gives TNA an edge over its competition. Sure, its not for everyone, but its an added dimension to their shows. When blood is added to a heated storyline, it turns things up a notch, and this is what TNA is great at, especially when looking back over feuds like Bobby Roode vs James Storm, when Beer Money broke up. As someone who always found the product of WCW more appealing than WWE in the 90s, I find TNA a refreshing change to the direction of the WWE. If youve never been to a TNA show, then Id recommend checking out the shows at Glasgow (January 29th), Manchester (January 30th) or London (January 31st). Wrestling needs competition and alternatives, and TNA growing can only do the entire western wrestling industry good.
Dean Ayass is a well known name to British wrestling fans. A commentator, manager, booker and ring announcer who has been involved in the business since 1993, Dean's insight into the business is second to none.
