Rob Van Dam capturing the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, the signing of RVD/what if means to the company now & for its future: "RVD, in my opinion, is one of the better things that has happened to us in a while. He's just got a different vibe, a different energy, and he appeals to a different audience again. Hoping that change (the TNA World Title change) is something that resonates with people who might not have otherwise tuned into TNA previously. One of the reasons RVD is here is to expand our audience, and he is clearly a guy that is worthy of being the TNA World Heavyweight Champion."
Those Who Feel "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan is getting lost in the shuffle of TNA's tag team division & the chances of seeing him return to the singles spotlight: "I'm not the head of creative, and I don't pretend to be. I'm a big supporter of Matt, and his future will be determined in the weeks & months to come. One of things I'm not going to do is talk about storylines & internal creative decisions, because A) there's enough spoilers out there; I don't need to do any it, and B) it's not fair to a lot of other people involved. Matt Morgan is a great talent; I think he's got a bright future, and those of you who are Matt Morgan fans should just sit back, watch, & enjoy."
The confidence he has in TNA going to improve in the months ahead & his reaction to certain fans complaining about particular aspects of TNA, including those who are harsh to criticize the older wrestlers/talents in the company: "Is TNA going to improve? Absolutely. Anyone who is objective who's been watching it for the last couple of months, would be hard-pressed to deny that this product is evolving...and in a good way. In terms of older wrestlers, I heard exactly the opposite. I heard a lot of people say, who are fans of both WWE & TNA, they like seeing brands, names, & faces they recognize and that they have a history with. That's not to say they want to see them dominate the show, and we don't need research to tell us that. I'll be careful to say that 'all fans want to see one thing,' because that's not true."
The likelihood of seeing either Jim Ross and/or Paul Heyman in TNA soon: "I don't know. I don't know what Jim is thinking & his point of view. I like Jim, and he & I have a pretty good relationship, and we stay in touch from time-to-time. I don't have this kind of conversation with him, and quite frankly, it's been a few months since I spoke to him. Heyman...no idea. But who knows, time will tell. Never say never right?"
More is contained in the debut edition of "The Hot Seat With Eric Bischoff," including his candid thoughts on what he sees for his own personal future in TNA, his interaction with the company's creative team thus far, along with the likelihood of taking TNA iMPACT & Pay-Per-Views on the road in the forthcoming months ahead, plus more of your calls/Facebook questions! Due to an overwhelming response, "The Hot Seat With Eric Bischoff" (flavored by Sizzlin Sauces) will return LIVE once again on Monday night, June 7th (beginning @ 7PM ET/6PM CT) leading into TNA's Slammiversary...exclusively on Monday Night Mayhem! TNA iMPACT returns home to Thursday nights...just days prior to this Sunday night's Sacrifice Pay-Per-View! Tune into Spike TV to witness a dream match main event, as TNA World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam squares off with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles & "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy, plus many of your other favorite TNA superstars/knockouts. Be sure to call your local cable or satellite provider, and place your order right now for TNA's Sacrifice Pay-Per-View!
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