TNA News TNA News: Returning TNA Tag Champion off to a rocky start in the locker room By Jason Powell Oct 23, 2009 - 12:37 PM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Former TNA Tag Champion Tomko was the subject of jokes in the locker room at the Impact tapings on Wednesday. He was backstage at both tapings and was the mystery man who attacked A.J. Styles in a pre-taped segment that aired on last night's show. The running joke backstage on Wednesday was that Tomko's ego somehow grew despite what should have been a humbling experience with WWE. Wrestlers were rolling their eyes at Tomko for telling stories about his previous WWE run and how over he is. The feeling of many is that he is lucky to be getting a second chance with the company, and he needs to check his ego at the door if he wants to stick around for the long haul. Powell's POV: I was happy to hear the news that Tomko was returning to TNA because he came so close to becoming a breakout star for the company during his last run. I don't recall the specific pay-per-view, but all the buildup suggested that he was going to turn babyface, only creative went with an ill-fated swerve that left Tomko heel and subsequently killed his momentum. Multiple sources report that TNA creative team leader Vince Russo made the push to get Tomko back in the fold. As previously reported, the word backstage was that Tomko had not been offered a long-term deal, but it sounds like creative has multiple pay-per-view matches in mind for him if things work out. Dot Net members received the first look at this news on Wednesday. To become a member for only $5 per month, visit the Dot Net Members' Signup Page. HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY TNA News Latest Twelve Articles TNA Impact ratings highs and lows, plus the rating for the main event tag with Kurt Angle and A.J. Styles vs. Daniels and Desmond Wolfe TNA Impact rating: Did the strong buzz over the Turning Point pay-per-view lead to a better rating for the Thursday night show? A recap of TNA star Mick Foley's appearance on "The Daily Show" TNA star out of action with a neck injury Special TNA online show following tonight's edition of Impact, Mick Foley on Comedy Central reminder Dot Net TNA News: Drug testing info, update on the mystery man who has been attacking A.J. Styles (minor spoiler)