Rumor* More On TNA Creative Structure Change
Posted by Nicole Rivera on Monday, February 13, 2012
Under: Rumors
UPDATE: - The latest information is that Eric Bischoff would have been part of the decision to shift Vince Russo out of a position of power within the TNA Creative Structure. Our sources are guessing he's out, but details are being worked out. Nothing is confirmed, but the latest feeling is that he won't be retained in any capacity with TNA and details are being worked out.
-A Russo exit would mean more power and influence from Eric Bischoff, who has had an up and down relationship with Russo over the years, but consistently disagreed with him philosophically on how to approach booking and storytelling.
-Bruce Prichard remains the head of creative, with an official title as Senior V.P. of Programming and Talent Relations. Whereever Dave Lagana lands within the structure, he'd be working under Prichard and answering to Prichard and Bischoff.
-As of now, Lagana's role doesn't appear to be taking over the scope of duties that Russo had, and he is at this point only doing pre-tapes. He may end up helping write the actual Impact scripts, but creative direction would still be decided by Bischoff and Prichard.
-Nothing official is being said regarding Russo. If Russo were in good standing, by now someone in the know would have stepped up to quell rumors.
-Dave Lagana is downplaying his role, indicating he has not been promoted to Russo's old position. Another source says firmly that Lagana is helping with pre-tapes and may be in line for promotions, but along with Matt Conway, he is simply part of the creative structure and not in a position of power like Russo had (although diminished lately compared to recent years).
ORIGINAL: - As of this afternoon, our sources are telling us that Dave Lagana is working at the TNA Against All Odds PPV tonight in the capacity of helping with pre-taped segments only. It is said to be premature or inaccurate to say he has received as promotion and is replacing Vince Russo.
That said, changes are definitely in the works. Russo's absence tonight and Lagana's presence have definitely accelerated rumors of pending changes.
Russo may or may not be completely out of TNA, but something is going on regarding his status in or role with the company. No official announcement has been made to staff or wrestlers regarding changes in the creative structure in Orlando today.
The lackluster ratings for the TNA Impact wrestling shows in London, England may have been the final straw for some changes to be made within creative.
Lagana was a long-term WWE Creative Team member in WWE in the 2000s, including roles as head writer of ECW and Smackdown. He worked more recently as a producer for Ring of Honor.
He was hired by TNA late last year and was involved in the Ring Ka King spinoff promotion in India that TNA is operating. Because of his experience, many people within TNA felt it was inevitable that he'd be first in line to replace Russo if Dixie Carter lost confidence in Russo's contributions to TNA's creative system.
Bruce Prichard was recently promoted to Head of Creative, so presumably he'd be involved in the decision to make changes to Russo's role within TNA Creative and to add to Lagana's duties.
Again, two top level sources within TNA say there is no firm news to report in this regard, and no announcement has been made to talent or staff.
Russo, though, not being at the PPV tonight is said to be related to a potential shake-up, and Lagana's presence helping with pre-tapes is a sign that he would be in line to at least fill the gap left by Russo if he were to leave, as Russo helped with pre-taping segments for TV.
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-A Russo exit would mean more power and influence from Eric Bischoff, who has had an up and down relationship with Russo over the years, but consistently disagreed with him philosophically on how to approach booking and storytelling.
-Bruce Prichard remains the head of creative, with an official title as Senior V.P. of Programming and Talent Relations. Whereever Dave Lagana lands within the structure, he'd be working under Prichard and answering to Prichard and Bischoff.
-As of now, Lagana's role doesn't appear to be taking over the scope of duties that Russo had, and he is at this point only doing pre-tapes. He may end up helping write the actual Impact scripts, but creative direction would still be decided by Bischoff and Prichard.
-Nothing official is being said regarding Russo. If Russo were in good standing, by now someone in the know would have stepped up to quell rumors.
-Dave Lagana is downplaying his role, indicating he has not been promoted to Russo's old position. Another source says firmly that Lagana is helping with pre-tapes and may be in line for promotions, but along with Matt Conway, he is simply part of the creative structure and not in a position of power like Russo had (although diminished lately compared to recent years).
ORIGINAL: - As of this afternoon, our sources are telling us that Dave Lagana is working at the TNA Against All Odds PPV tonight in the capacity of helping with pre-taped segments only. It is said to be premature or inaccurate to say he has received as promotion and is replacing Vince Russo.
That said, changes are definitely in the works. Russo's absence tonight and Lagana's presence have definitely accelerated rumors of pending changes.
Russo may or may not be completely out of TNA, but something is going on regarding his status in or role with the company. No official announcement has been made to staff or wrestlers regarding changes in the creative structure in Orlando today.
The lackluster ratings for the TNA Impact wrestling shows in London, England may have been the final straw for some changes to be made within creative.
Lagana was a long-term WWE Creative Team member in WWE in the 2000s, including roles as head writer of ECW and Smackdown. He worked more recently as a producer for Ring of Honor.
He was hired by TNA late last year and was involved in the Ring Ka King spinoff promotion in India that TNA is operating. Because of his experience, many people within TNA felt it was inevitable that he'd be first in line to replace Russo if Dixie Carter lost confidence in Russo's contributions to TNA's creative system.
Bruce Prichard was recently promoted to Head of Creative, so presumably he'd be involved in the decision to make changes to Russo's role within TNA Creative and to add to Lagana's duties.
Again, two top level sources within TNA say there is no firm news to report in this regard, and no announcement has been made to talent or staff.
Russo, though, not being at the PPV tonight is said to be related to a potential shake-up, and Lagana's presence helping with pre-tapes is a sign that he would be in line to at least fill the gap left by Russo if he were to leave, as Russo helped with pre-taping segments for TV.
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