Jimmy Yang claims his TNA paycheck bounced
by Keith Harris on Aug 12, 2011 10:01 AM EDT
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James Yun, better known by his former WWE ring names of "Akio" and "Jimmy Wang Yang," took to his Twitter account yesterday to broadcast his financial mistreatment following a one-off appearance for TNA "Impact!" back in June.
It has been over 6 weeks since i wrestles for tna and i still havent been paid and the check that they sent me 2 weeks ago bounced WTF!!!!!
TNA's scandalous low pay, non-existent benefits and poor working conditions have been well documented here on Cageside Seats. Most notably, we've highlighted the plight of Daffney who had to file a Workers Comp claim against TNA for their refusal to pay her medical bills for multiple injuries sustained while wrestling for them, and that of Jesse Neal who was so excited about qualifying for food stamps that he rather foolishly let the whole world know via Twitter.
Rumblings about TNA being behind on pay came out in February, when Mike Mooneyham claimed that his friend Ric Flair was owed a significant amount of money in back pay. However, this is the first time that someone has been so public about being owed money by TNA, yet alone about their paychecks bouncing.
Have no fear though, with TNA's new head of talent relations Bruce Prichard on the case, I'm sure this will be a momentary hiccup before their talent will reap the rewards of having the inventor of American Idol and incentive based pay working on their side.
Just read his online resume for Konstantine Creative Group:
Managed production of live domestic and international television programs weekly. Responsible for all creative content, production, and programming of WWE's multiple televison series. Managed all content from inception to execution of six hours of original programming weekly. Managed all talent, office staff, and 150+ independent contractors. Managed daily operation of event touring coordinating talent, travel, and production. WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide.
Wrote and produced over six hours of original programming on a weekly basis for 22 years. Programming was consistently rated in the top ten year round while occupying the number one slot for basic cable programming 90% of the year.
Worked with top executives Kaye Koplovitz and Bonnie Hammer at USA NETWORK, Dick Ebersol, President of NBC SPORTS to produce Saturday Night's Main Event and The Slammies on NBC and FOX. Worked briefly with Les Monsvees while providing programming for VIACOM on over 50 programs. Worked with producers at UNIVISION to create a telenovela wrestling show. Upon returning to the USA NETWORK once again worked with Bonnie Hamme and Jeff Zucker with Universal.
Along with Shane McMahon, Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller Bruce helped to create an entertainment vehicle for unknown singers called "American Idol". The story is documented in Mr. Cowells biography.
Restructured independent contractors pay basis to a performance based pay system. The contract system was revolutionary, and provided the opportunity for the talent to realize more income while significantly increasing the bottom line. This contribution enabled the company to go from losing money, to going public in a few years and being valued over $5B.
Created "Encore Pay Per View" events that enabled viewers to watch event programming at their leisure. This allowed the company to utilize its marketing and promotion for one live event to be extended to promote how great the event was versus how great it will be. This increased revenue 30-50%, by giving viewers the opportunity to view the events on their schedule if unable to view live.
Sounds like he'll have quite an "Impact."
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I really hope that this is more the beginning of the end for TNA
at least under its current ownership group. Its completely unacceptable for a televised wrestling program with some serious financial backing to treat their workers like this. I just hope that they can end up being bought by someone who gives a damn and won’t let that place run itself into the ground.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
I see where you're coming from
There WAS a rumour earlier this summer that Spike wanted to purchase TNA and previous to that there was a rumour (about a year ago?) that TNA was going to stop the monthly PPV’s in favour of 3 hour live specials (think Clash of the Champions) on Spike. But more recently there’s a story that Spike is going to change it’s target demographic and will also aim at slightly older folks and also females and also that Impact is in danger of being canceled.
I seriously hope they think about buying TNA (and try and bring in Heyman, who they already talked to when TNA was talking with him) before they cancel their highest rated show.
Hey, at least the excuse of “the guy who signs the checks as cancer” is no more! Maybe checks have cancer too…
by The Fallen Angel on Aug 12, 2011 10:20 AM EDT reply actions
WWE
Because for all the indignities, burial and other shit conditions, their checks will actually clear.
All the homeless and hungry in America...
Yet TNA still has cash to throw at Hump Hogan, while not paying the ones that do the work.
I look forward to Vince’s on-air purchase of TNA.
My fellow Americans, I have not been entirely truthful with you. I did gagoogidy that girl. I gashmoygadied her gaflavity with my googus. And I am sorry.
Why wouldn't he?
Look at how much money he’s able to make off of WCW and ECW.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
True but....
At what point do you see WWE putting out a “The Rise and Fall of TNA”? I mean, there’s a following sure, but nothing like WCW had back in the day, and I dare say probably smaller than ECW to boot. The only person in TNA Vince would consider making moves for at this point would be Sting, and I don’t see it happening. I figure (and hope, at least in the realm of the current practices) TNA will most likely just wither and die.
TNA is worthless IMO
I meant it in the sense of “Vince wants to buy TNA to shut it down and rub it in their faces”.
My fellow Americans, I have not been entirely truthful with you. I did gagoogidy that girl. I gashmoygadied her gaflavity with my googus. And I am sorry.
by GoForthAndDie on Aug 12, 2011 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
TNA will be shutting itself down
not worth the ego boost of another buyout for a library noone remembers nor wants to see.
'Primitive Magic is replaced by Religion, which in turn is replaced by Science'
-JGF
by *Californication* on Aug 12, 2011 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The X-Division has a good library selection
Outside of that, yeah. There’s nothing there. It would only truly be worth buying if WWE ever goes through with the rumored plans of an all wrestling network. Gotta have additional programming somehow.
The 984 Has Spoken!
what a resume!!!
Anyone know the reason behind prichard’s departure from WWE? Seems someone with that depth of experience would be worth holding on to, whatever the reason. Even with those credentials, it would take moving heaven and earth to undo the. Damage that is tna!
Scott Druyan
by matz57 on Aug 12, 2011 2:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
There were unverified reports of sexual harrassment or somesuch
Whatever it was, it must’ve been serious, considering the racism/other stuff Vince has tolerated over the years.
My fellow Americans, I have not been entirely truthful with you. I did gagoogidy that girl. I gashmoygadied her gaflavity with my googus. And I am sorry.
by GoForthAndDie on Aug 12, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
He was fired under strange circumstances in early December 2008. He wasn’t well liked within the company with plenty of allegations of laziness as a producer, drug abuse and racism, though at the time it seems he was largely forced out by Stephanie (and Triple H) because they wanted people in place that owed their job to them, not Vince. That said, if he was good at his job, then he wouldn’t have been fired. But to be fair to Prichard, he was going through an understandable rough period in his life at the time with his wife having a long term battle with cancer, which may explain some of his tardiness and demotivation.
by Keith Harris on Aug 12, 2011 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
So with that said, one can assume under the new youth movement management regime to see less instances of drug abuse, racism, and lazy producing, etc…. How is it that Michael Hayes has kept his position with WWE when he has been accused of similar behavior? I recall he had to sit out for a time over the Mark Henry issues, which equalled to little more than a paid vacation until things simmered. And now, although no longer smackdown head writer, he moves up the ranks with more creative input! The gist of this is WWE for a long time was rampant with such behavior, from low level to high level personnel. It’s documented in just about every book there is on the subject. So let’s see how long it takes before another issue arises, and how effectively its dealt with.
Scott Druyan
by matz57 on Aug 12, 2011 4:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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