Months after throwing a fit over an episode of AEW’s Collision program airing on a Thursday opposite Impact due to NHL Playoff scheduling conflicts, TNA president and all-around corporate stooge Carlos Silva once again threw a temper tantrum when Impact ratings went in the toilet going up against a World Cup game.
Silva, a scrawny little man known for wearing his little TNA cap that he bought at a thrift store for ten cents, railed against FIFA for purposely scheduling and sabotaging Impact’s ratings growth. He would then proceed to ban any talent or employee under contract with TNA to watch or mention World Cup games until the end of time. This move has proven to be unpopular among the company, with morale cratering to all-time lows, especially after the departure of significant personnel.
As was the case with the AEW “invasion” – his term, not ours – Silva defended the ban and positioned it as protecting the interests of TNA. When it was pointed out that partner TKO was actively selling FIFA-themed WWE championship belts, however, Silva quickly reversed his stance and dropped the ban.
“Ban? What ban?” he would be heard saying. “You must have misheard me.”
No word on whether Silva decides to throw a fit should Major League Baseball decide to air a baseball game against Impact and decree baseball stadiums off limits for future TNA event bookings.
