Why did TNA ban the use of heavy blood letting in matches?
Now, in an exclusive update on Fightful Select, the outlet has reported on why the decision to stop their performers from superfluous bleeding.
The news medium, states the the move is part of TNA’s broader strategy to make its product more appealing to potential broadcast partners. The report indicates that the company is actively seeking new television deals, and reducing the level of violence is seen as a step toward attracting advertisers and networks that prefer family-friendly content.
As well as this context, there also seems to be a feeling that the promotion “went overboard of late” in terms of blood use (see Steve Machlin vs Eric Young Dog Collar Match for example) and by limiting such instances, the promotion intends to ensure that when blood is used, it carries more dramatic impact.