Isenberg Reacts: Impact Wrestling “New Champions Change The Culture”

April 27, 2016

New Champions, New Focus

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Impact Wrestling had two title changes and the change of direction with the company. Two of the long-time TNA guys called it quits after this episode, as Eric Young dropped his KOTM title to Bram. Beer Money lost their championships against The Decay, which means Bobby Roode might debut in NXT or WWE sometime soon.

What does this mean? Does it mean anything important? I think the answer is yes. Bram has been a guy that has really been treading water over the past year. He has such a great look and such a smooth, yet powerful, demeanor in the ring. His match with Eric Young was exactly what was needed of him. They gave him time. They gave him a really good face turn with a dastardly heel helping him get over. Bram kicked out of everything Young had and it worked. Bram is such a marketable guy for the company. There are so many guys that are cut out of stone. Bram LOOKS intense. He looks like a guy that you do not want to meet in an alley. What the match with Bram told me tonight is that TNA is solely focused on getting the newer talent on the roster over. Bram finished EY with his finisher through the table, showcasing his hardcore edge and strong persona.

The Decay are unique. Abyss, transitioning into a new character, seems to adapt so easily. He may not be my favorite guy to watch, but Crazzy Steve makes it fun to watch him again. They balance each other out and giving them the titles does more for their credibility than it could have with BroMans, The Wolves (I know they are not healthy) and others already established and through much of what TNA has done. Fresh champions could mean that TNA is steering in the right direction of young and promising talent.

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.