Segata Sanshiro Jr. wrote:Let's Get Sweaty wrote:Segata Sanshiro Jr. wrote:Impact (people care so little about it that they didn't even realize there was a name change)
Impact Wrestling is the name of TNA Wrestling's television show, like Raw and SmackDown are the names of WWE's television shows. They haven't eradicated the TNA initials entirely, the logo's still on all the PPV posters, etc.
I actually try to watch it and I didn't know that. Thats how little anyone cares about TNA.
They do try and downplay the TNA name as much as possible in favor of Impact Wrestling, so I understand how easy it would be to get confused. Even the wrestlers don't always seem to be sure which name they should be using in which context.
Apparently it came about because Hogan and Bischoff found it hard to be taken seriously in meetings with sponsors or TV execs when pushing a brand named TNA. Those initials were deliberately chosen for their double meaning and it came back to bite the company once they started trying to expand. So they promote the name Impact Wrestling wherever they can, without going so far as to hide the fact that the company is still TNA.