TNA President Dixie Carter joined Ministry of Slam to discuss a variety of topics. Below are the highlights:

On the recent departures from TNA:
"Well, I think the fact that you let talent go is not any indication whatsoever of any problems. I think part of our problem is that we didn’t turn the roster often enough. We only have one show, so if we don’t have people on the show all the time, we’re not in the position to have them sitting at home and being paid and not working. I think we have to get some more programming. We have to be able to do that to where we can shift and make talent appear fresh, but going to another show versus sitting people at home.

"I think it’s been a long time coming. I know that our competitor lets people go constantly. We had not done it in a long time, and I think because we had not done it in a long time, that it raised some eyebrows. It’s time for us to bring in some new faces, and we've got some exciting faces that will be appearing in the next several months. It’ll freshen things up somewhat. It’ll freshen up the people who are still on the roster and it’ll give the fans new and unique matches that they’ve never seen before. Like always, I’m sure some of the people that are no longer with us will return at some point – I’m hopeful for that. I think it’s a good healthy state of where we’re going and how we need to grow."

On the acquisitions of Rampage Jackson and Tito Ortiz:
"I’ve gotten criticism for bringing these guys in, but when you’re looking for talent and there’s only two teams, where do you go to get your star players from? You’re going to mostly look to each other and then every once in a while, you’ve got to build your own talent which takes a lot of time. So here are two guys that are major superstars. Both come from wrestling backgrounds, and both are training their butts off right now to be in the ring. I think it’s a great way of trying to find some superstar talent and not having to take so many years to try to grow somebody’s stardom. Both of these guys are so well-known and they love professional wrestling. They're committed and they're training, and I’m excited for people to see their potential. I think it’s a great way of looking for new talent, and talent that have never been seen before in our world."

On the feud between the Main Event Mafia and Aces & Eights:
"Bully Ray, in my opinion, has really stepped up and become a formidable singles champion – he’s done outstanding work. A lot of the young guys have come along under the Aces & Eights banner very quickly. I love the reformation of the Main Event Mafia; I love the younger members in there stepping up to represent our company. I think there’s going to be some interesting TV in the coming weeks."

On the January TV taping in Glasgow:
"I’m so excited. You know, the Hydro had some excitement with the fire and everything. I’m thrilled to be able to say we are on schedule and we are going to have this show. The ticket sales are going great. This will be by far one of our largest UK shows, and by far our biggest Glasgow show. I know there are people coming in from all over Europe and even some from the United States to see this show. It’s going to be a very exciting night."

On the rise and future of Magnus:
"I think he is doing fantastic. I have been a big believer of him from the very beginning. He has stepped up on every level working hard on his in-ring and his character development. He’s fantastic on the mic. He just has that something that is an absolute must in a superstar – it comes to him so naturally. I’m really looking forward to this next year. Him joining the Main Event Mafia, I think not only has he fit in with all those superstars but many times he looks like he’s had the success that all of them have had, and he carries himself so well. I’m very proud of him."

On the progress of Rockstar Spud:
"He made a quick appearance on Destination X and had a fantastic match. He’s been working extremely hard training at OVW. I’m very proud of his progress from what I’ve seen and the reports I’m getting from others. I think it’s time for him to come up to the big stage; I think he’s ready. So I'm hopeful that you're going to see him very soon. Marty (Scurll) is another solid talent that I would love to work with in the future. I wish him nothing but success too."

her reasonings crack me up -

'we only have one show'
oh so Xplosion doesnt exist simply because its not on air in USA?
use Xplosion to do the dirty work silly woman

'when you’re looking for talent and there’s only two teams, where do you go to get your star players from?' seriously? you use the platform u have to create stars, whom are already signed under the budget you have, not blow your load on two MMA guys who couldnt hack it in the UFC anymore!

-maybe if you had two shows running in you home country and your properly advertised you could get better and higher sales in the arenas in USA.

im not gonna keep going, i need sleep.

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Who the fuck watches Xplosion?

I...seriously can't take Dixie Carter seriously anymore. At least, ever since she got in a Twitter war with Spoony. She might actually be saying sense here, but it all feels tainted since it comes from her.

@ Chilly Probably no-body, since they are going downhill

What 2 teams is she referring to, the mainstream companies?

Also, lol @ only having one show. What about Ring Ka King? Bring that back

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Exactly.

1 show = IMPACT Wrestling. Ring Ka King = cancelled. One show. I'm pretty sure she can count.