By Chris Walters on June 30, 2005 at 8:03 PM EST

Credit: PWTorch.com

There has been some people both in TNA and inside the cable industry suggesting that a name change take place with the company before signing a deal with Spike TV. Many feel those in the advertising industry will get scared away by the 'TNA" name given its rather obvious sound when saying it out loud. However, it should be noted that it would be a rather long process trademark wise to change everything and could be a hassle they don't want to deal with. Again, this is just a rumor so take it for what it is worth.

If TNA does end up signing a TV deal with Spike TV to start this October, it doesn't appear Spike has any plans to promote the show at this time during WWE programming, or more specifically during RAW. This could change once an announcement is made between both parties. With WWE programming leaving at the end of September, Spike will continue to push other top shows on the network such as the CSI series and season two of The Ultimate Fighter series.

It is interesting to note that Paul Heyman has not signed a new deal with WWE and his future with the company appears to be in doubt. TNA's Dixie Carter is aware of who Heyman is, despite her somewhat lack of knowledge in the wrestling business, and understands how Heyman was able to take a promotion with little to no money and make it into one of the 'big three" promotions at one time being ECW. Heyman did make a comment on the WWE.com Byte This program a few days before the ECW One Night Stand PPV that he would like to explore other options outside of WWE and noted that 'this place could use some competition."

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