6 Arguments For And Against TNA's Six-Sided Ring

1. The Fans Voted for It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDlxROeCosU The biggest argument for the return of the six-sided ring is simply that the fans want to see it. They are the sole reason that the six-sided ring made its return anyway. TNA€™s own website held a poll to gauge fan interest in the six-sided ring and determine which competitive structure the company would use moving forward. Fans -- unsurprisingly -- voiced their support for the return of six sides in a near-unanimous vote. This is something many TNA fans had been waiting years for, ever since the ring€™s departure in 2010 at the hands of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff. It was undoubtedly a wise decision for TNA management to bring the hexagonal ring back. There€™s an old adage in the entertainment business of €œgive the people what they want.€ Well, the fans of TNA Wrestling have wanted the six-sided ring to return for some time, and now, they got it. TNA obviously hoped, as previously argued, that the ring€™s return would also see the return of disillusioned fans who had given up on the product. However, while listening to their fan base was a smart choice, it may not have been the best choice for business. The ring is great, but it€™s just a ring. Frankly, such an untraditional element could alienate casual fans who may be confused by the ring€™s extra sides. So, while the return of six sides helped to bring old fans back to the product, it has once again potentially put off prospective new fans. Which leads us to ...