5. Has An Old-School Approach That Triple H Favours
Maybe it's his Southern sensibilities, or the fact he grew up watching wrestling with his mother and grandmother, but James Storm has a lot of passion for the industry. A few years ago, TNA launched the 'Wrestling Matters' slogan. This was a clear attempt to distance themselves from the 'Sports Entertainment' presented by WWE, and make it obvious they favoured pro wrestling. Despite the fact the catchphrase never really caught on, Storm came across as credible when discussing it. He spoke candidly during his 'Wrestling Matters' clip on TNA television about being in awe of Memphis Wrestling back during his youth. Watching performers such as Jerry 'The King' Lawler, Bill Dundee and Wolfie D, Storm started to realise that he too wanted to wrestle. The old-school influences he has gleaned from those times remain obvious in his work. That's something which would likely appeal to Triple H, who has often talked about the lack of real wrestling history a lot of younger guys and girls coming into the business have. Storm has those qualities in abundance, something which just might turn Triple H's head. The 'Cowboy' dearly loves heated feuds and angles, which were a cornerstone of the Memphis territory.
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