With the signing of kurt Angle by TNA, many pundits in the wrestling world predicted that the hiring would signal the beginning of a "Talent War" between the two companies.
Today, the following announcement was made by the WWE:
Monty Brown signs with WWE
Nov. 15, 2006
Monty Brown, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, has signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. Stay tuned to WWE.com for more information.
So it appears that indeed, it has begun.
The question is, can Dixie Carter and TNA hope to keep up with the WWE's ability to offer higher paychecks?