#1 The next IMPACT World Champion - Moose

I will personally say that I'm not a fan of Moose but I can see why he could very well be the next IMPACT World Champion. He'll likely be battling EC3 for the TNA Heavyweight title and may lose it. That would then open him up to pursue another title, the IMPACT World Championship.
He and Eddie Edwards have a history of being allies and enemies. A lot changed around the World title scene in the month leading up to Slammiversary. It might have forced the decision of the bookers to have the most trusted name (Edwards) win the title in the five-way elimination match.
It seemed logical that Ace Austin win the title but he is a star of the future. He's already won the X-Division title and has been a presence in the World title picture for the last few months. It might not have been his time just yet, but don't be surprised if he wins the title within the next year or so.
With the departure of Michael Elgin and Sami Callihan walking the thin line as Ken Shamrock's sometimes ally, sometimes enemy, there is a void for top heel at the moment. Moose has been the arrogant and self-entitled heel for the last year or so and he has been very loyal to the promotion. He may be rewarded with an IMPACT World Championship run sometime soon and it might be as the man who dethrones Edwards.
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