In a new post on his official website, former WWE, WCW & TNA creative team member Vince Russo commented on the problems facing TNA Wrestling right now in 2014.

“Aside from the lackluster vacationing crowds, I think there is a much bigger problem that TNA is faced to deal with every week and this is the problem that very few fans watching from home either realize or understand, THE SCHEDULING.

Again, due to the FACTS, the FINANCIALS, TNA Wrestling works under a rigorous schedule that not many fans are aware of. In order to work within their current budget, TNA is forced to shoot MULTIPLE shows or parts of shows per night. Unlike the WWE, who has the luxury to just shoot one show, be it three hours in one night, TNA is usually filming at least a show AND A HALF during that same time. Again, having been a part of it, this leads to numerous problems that have a diverse effect on the end product.”

Russo’s comments are available in full at this link.