There are conflicting reports making rounds on Jeff Jarrett's
meeting with Spike TV. PWTorch.com claims that Jarrett left the
meeting "upbeat and optimistic" about the possibility of a TV deal
on the network, in addition to stating that Spike TV is interested
in capitalizing on a wrestling product with a track record and
smaller price tag than WWE. However, WrestlingObserver.com claims
there was little interest expressed on Spike's side. On the
network's part, the feeling is that even if TNA could draw a 1.5,
and its spot on FSN gives no guarantee that a 1.5 is possible, Spike
could achieve more business success by running a re-run of an
established series like CSI.

Various sources claim that the very fact that Jarrett is meeting
with network officials bodes well for TNA's future. The promotion
already met with a network about a better weekday cable deal, and a
top pro wrestling star is claiming he'd seriously consider signing
to TNA if it could secure clearance for a strong cable package.
There also is animosity on Spike's part due to Vince's "pompous"
demeanor in meetings, so getting the chance to compete with WWE
wouldn't exactly be a bad thing in the network's eyes.

But, WrestlingObserver.com reminds fans that Spike and TNA are
nowhere near reaching a deal for a Monday slot. Obviously, running
TNA right after WWE jumped to another cable network could be a good
ratings move, but there would have to be a huge boost in the
network's confidence to sign such a deal. In any event, the meeting
did happen and Jeff Jarrett did leave optimistic.