The Revolution (TNA)
The Revolution was a professional wrestling stable in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, now Impact Wrestling) from 2014 to 2015. The group was led by James Storm and featured a heel (villainous) faction based around a rebellious and anti-establishment ideology.
Formation and Ideology: The Revolution was formed in July 2014 when James Storm, disillusioned with the wrestling industry and the treatment of younger talent, began recruiting members to his cause. Storm's core message revolved around a rejection of the current TNA landscape and a promise to create a new order. He presented himself as a leader guiding those who felt disenfranchised or overlooked.
Key Members:
- James Storm: The leader and founder of the Revolution.
- Abyss: A long-time TNA wrestler who aligned with Storm after struggling with his own internal conflicts.
- Khoya (Bram): Joined the group after being manipulated by Storm.
- Manik (T.J. Perkins): Recruited by Storm and given a renewed sense of purpose.
- Serena Deeb: Briefly aligned herself with The Revolution as a follower of James Storm, adopting a devout and fanatical persona.
Storylines and Feuds: The Revolution engaged in various feuds with other wrestlers in TNA, often targeting those perceived as representing the establishment or those who opposed their methods. Their tactics involved interference in matches, physical assaults, and spreading their message through promos and in-ring segments. A prominent feud involved The Hardy Boyz, particularly Jeff Hardy, with Storm attempting to indoctrinate Hardy into the Revolution.
Dissolution: The stable eventually disbanded in 2015 after various internal conflicts and storyline developments led to its decline. Members began to question Storm's leadership and direction, ultimately leading to their departure from the group and the disbandment of The Revolution.
Impact and Legacy: The Revolution provided a platform for James Storm to showcase his heel persona and allowed other members to develop their characters. While not achieving long-term success as a stable, it was a notable faction during a transitional period in TNA's history.