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TNA News: Kevin Nash says TNA needs more TV time, discusses young talent not getting exposure, critiques Matt Morgan and Vince Russo

Aug 13, 2009 - 3:00:47 PM
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By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

TNA wrestler Kevin Nash says he wants to see the younger wrestlers in TNA featured more on TV, but he says the company doesn't have enough TV time.

When TNA was at one hour on Spike TV, the claim was TNA needed an additional hour to feature their roster more effectively. TNA appears to have outgrown their two-hour show and Nash says the promotion needs another show during the week.

"I think we've gotten to the point where we have a ton of talent and almost no TV time. Vince McMahon has got six hours of TV with his roster, and we have two," Nash told Scott Fishman in an interview for the Miami Herald. "I don't think it would hurt to have another show. Maybe a Saturday show that we can really showcase some more guys."

Nash said he believes younger wrestlers such as A.J. Styles, Samoa Joe, and the Motor City Machineguns need more TV time. He said he doesn't plan on just giving someone like Styles his spot, though, when he's still getting paid.

"I've always said for someone to please take my spot. Please take my spot. I'm not going to give it to you. Take it. If you can take my spot, please do, but I'm not going to walk away until I feel like I've had enough," Nash said. "Would I like to see guys like the Motor City Machineguns used more? The answer is absolutely. They are friends of mine and ultra talented."

Nash said he's mentoring a younger star literally at his level in terms of height, Matt Morgan. He said Morgan needs to learn how to work like a big man before he becomes a top star for the company.

"I watch as much as Matt's stuff as possible because I think that Matt tries to do too much. He needs to work more like a big man," Nash said. "He is incredibly athletic, but at he same time you are 6'10". God gave you that, so work like a giant."

Nash was also asked about the TNA booking situation with Vince Russo being left to "hold the bag" after Jeff Jarrett was sent home prior to the Victory Road PPV in July. Nash says Russo works well with storylines, but he would bring in former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan to handle the wrestling aspect of getting heat on the heels, then bringing the babyfaces in to save the day.

"Vince Russo is very good at the storyline aspect of it. He was never a wrestling guy. If I had to pick one person that I think would absolutely help our creative team, it would have to be Kevin Sullivan," Nash said. Kevin Sullivan is violent. He was the one who booked the NWO, and I think he brings the heat and breeds money. ... Once the people get ready to regurgitate that heat, he always seems to have the perfect time to spin it around and give the big babyface push. I think Kevin Sullivan would be a great addition, even as just a creative consultant.''

Link: Read more of Nash's interview including thoughts on the valet search, hanging out with Triple H and Shawn Michaels, and future movie projects at the Miami Herald.



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