Isenberg Reacts: Impact Wrestling “What is The Point of GFW?”

August 13, 2015

Lei’D Tapa vs. Awesome Kong

Two of the biggest Knockouts do battle on the GFW vs. TNA episode of Impact Wrestling. It ends up in a No Contest, as both women continue to fight outside of the ring. This will never be the prettiest or technically sound feud, but I felt like the presence of both women in the ring was a nice sight to see. You can see the power and the intensity that both women possess.

Tapa’s time in TNA seemed too short lived and I was disappointed. She should have been featured more, more spotlight on her and not who she was with. She can do the Samoan Drop, is quick enough for a 5-10 minute match that is not just power move after power move and has a really unique look. I hope this means we see more of her and more of her feuding with Kong.

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Rockstar Rolls On

Rockstar Spud is confronted by Bobby Roode, who is upset that Austin Aries is gone from TNA. He continues to bash Spud after talking about his accomplishments and says he means nothing to him. This prompts Spud to get a cheap shot in on Roode, but that only enrages him even more. He attacks and locks in a really good looking Crossface until the refs try to split them apart.

I think Spud “gets” professional wrestling, but I just do not love his gimmick. The suits and bowties make me think he is more of a sideshow than an actual performer. The gimmick does not make him look like a rockstar, but more of a clown. Not to his fault at all, but if TNA wants to build him to something important or serious, make him look it.

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Josh controls most of the creative writing and ideas for the show on a weekly basis, as well as an on-air talent.

Aside from working with WrestleZone, Isenberg began his career in Broadcast Journalism interning at ESPN and worked with CBS Radio for three years. He has also had the opportunity to interview some of the best athletes and performers alive, including Andrew McCutchen, Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Jericho, Billy Gunn, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Steven Strasburg and others.

Currently, Josh Isenberg works for Major League Baseball in their Advanced Media Productions. He grew up in Pittsburgh and went to Point Park University, which is where Chair Shot Reality is filmed each week.

His life outside of his obsession with wrestling include being a savant for Seinfeld, NFL, NBA, MLB and many television shows. He also has an undying love for musicals, which includes many shows he was a part of in high school. Some of his favorite wrestling moments can be linked to such superstars as Edge, The Rock, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and The Great Khali.