The Fall of TNA Wrestling? (1/13/11 iMPACT Posted)

TNA Wrestling Presents... Genesis
January 9th, 2011
Orlando, Florida
Universal Studios

A video package opens the show looking at the build-up to “Genesis”, mainly focused on Matt Morgan vs. Mr. Anderson with a TNA World Title shot on the line. The theme song “Hey Superstar” plays through out the video package which comes to a close with both Anderson and Moran both stating. “I will be the next TNA World Heavyweight Champion...”

Jay Lethal © vs. Frankie Kazarian for the TNA X-Division Championship
The first pay-per-view of the year kicks off strong as the stars of the X-Division take center stage to kick us off. The match opens up very smoothly with Kazarian taking control of the match out of the collar-elbow tie-up before taking Lethal to the mat with a side headlock. Lethal is able to get out of the side head-lock and the matches takes off in typical X-Division fashion. Ric Flair is at ringside throughout the match yelling out commands at Kazarian but they aren't able to help him as Lethal takes control of the match. Flair attempts to interfere at one-point, but is ejected from the ringside area much to the delight of the fans! Lethal turns his attention to Flair and mocks him by waving goodbye which allows Kazarian to roll Lethal up for a two count. The ending saw Lethal hit the “Lethal Injection” for the pin-fall victory.
Winner and still X-Division Champion: Jay Lethal

The cameras switch over to Mike Tenay and Taz who comment on the loss of Kazarian. Taz puts over how Eric Bischoff can't be happy about this one before they put over the rest of the card including our main event of “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan vs. Mr. Anderson with the winner becoming the number one contender for the TNA Worlds Heavyweight Championship

Backstage, Brother Devon is interviewed about his match with Bully (Brother) Ray tonight. Devon puts over how while Bully Ray has been joking around and picking on young guys like Amazing Red, he's been training and getting prepared for this match. He states that if Bully Ray wanted to go their separate ways then he should have came to him like a man and told him to his face, not jump him from behind.

A video package plays hyping up Brother Devon vs. Bully Ray including footage from their arrival from TNA up until the present.

Bully Ray vs. Brother Devon
These two former tag team partners tore one another apart in this one. It wasn't your typical match but more of a brawl that spilled all over the ringside area and up onto the stage. Bully Ray attempted to hit a power bomb off the stage but Brother Devon fought it off. The ending saw Bully Ray hit the “Bully Bomb” on Devon for the victory. After the match, Bully Ray started to leave but changed his mind and came back down to the ring and pulled a table out from under the ring. He set the table up on the arena floor right under the stage and went back to drag Devon to the top of the stage. Bully Ray then successfully hit a power bomb on Devon right off the stage and through the table! A TNA medical team came out to check on Devon before placing him on a stretcher and hauling him off as Bully Ray stood on the stage and watched.
Winner: Bully Ray

Backstage, Eric Bischoff is crawling Kazarian's case about losing to Jay Lethal tonight. He tells Kazarian that he can't keep pulling strings with lawyers and judges all over his case, so unless Kazarian does something to earn another shot, Immortal is screwed. Bischoff turns his attention to Beer Money Inc. and AJ Styles telling them to “get the job done” while reminding AJ Styles that if he doesn't bring home the World Television Championship then he's out of Fortune and Immortal.

Backstage, The Beautiful People (Velvet Sky and Angelina Love) are interviewed about Velvet's match tonight against Sarita. Sky puts over how Sarita is to blame to why she isn't the Knockout Tag Team Champion with Angelina Love instead of that “psycho” Winter. Winter appears behind Sky and listens to her finish her promo, Sky walks off and Love starts to follow but Winter grabs her wrist and asks her to stay in the back. Love refuses and walks off.

Sarita vs. Velvet Sky
Sarita and Sky are far from friends following the attack by Sarita a few weeks back and it definitely showed in this contest. The most interesting moment in the match occurred when Sky was on the ring-apron and Sarita dropkicked her off which caused Sky to land right on Angelina Love. Winter came out and checked on Love along with cradling her head as Sarita picks up the victory in the ring. Winter jumps in the ring post match and Sarita thinks she wants to fight but Winter attacks Sky instead! Winter continues the assault until Angelina Love pulls her off and checks on her fallen tag team partner. Love helps Sky to the arena floor and up the ramp as Winter begs Love to come back.
Winner: Sarita

Backstage, Douglas Williams is interviewed about his match with “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles tonight. Williams puts over AJ Styles as a great wrestler who is able to adapt to anyone's style, but states that his head just isn't in the game anymore. Williams comments about knowing a guy a few years back that busted his a** in the ring and didn't need politics to get ahead. His name? AJ Styles.

Douglas Williams © vs. AJ Styles for the TNA World Television Championship
A fantastic contest that could have easily been the main event tonight. Styles and Williams started the match off with a fair amount of chain wrestling before speeding the match up as AJ Styles took advantage using his high flying ability. Styles and Williams both seemed worn out by the 15 minute mark but didn't let one another know as they kept going in overdrive. The finish saw AJ Styles go for a springboard 450 Splash but Douglas rolled out of the way, which allowed him to take advantage as Styles grabbed his ribs and got to his feet. Williams hit the “Chaos Theory” for the pin fall victory! Styles was visibly in shock as Williams celebrated on the stage.
Winner and still TNA World Television Champion: Douglas Williams

Backstage, Jeff Jarrett is shown with “Team Jarrett” warming up for his “open challenge Double J, Double M, A exhibition match.

Jeff Jarrett's “Double J Double M A Challenge
Kurt Angle is the one who accepted the challenge but insisted that instead of Jarrett's money, if he beat Jarrett tonight he wanted back in TNA Wrestling... no questions asked. Jarrett agreed stating that Angle stood no chance of beating him. This was one of the better open challenges (obviously) as Angle shows why he is an Olympic gold medalist. Angle picks up the victory following an Ankle Lock as Jarrett is forced to tap out in pain.
Winner: Kurt Angle

AJ Styles is shown getting his bag together backstage when Eric Bischoff comes in. Bischoff stares at Styles while the rest of Fortune and Immortal watch. Bischoff screams at AJ Styles due to his loss here tonight, he claims all he heard before joining TNA was how great AJ Styles was and how he was the corner stone of TNA who turned down millions of dollars because he loved this company. “What happened that guy?!”, Styles turns toward Bischoff and goes to say something, but Bischoff slaps him in the face and tells him to keep his mouth shut. Styles swings at Bishoff but Gunner and Murphy grabs him from hitting Eric. “Are you going to hit me, AJ? Come on, hit me and I'll make sure that you lose your job! Get him out of my building!” Gunner and Murphy escorts Styles out of the locker room and toward the parking lot.

Madison Rayne © vs. Mickie James for the TNA Knockout Championship
This was a fantastic Knockouts match that could easily get the Knockouts back on track. Rayne and James instantly clicked in this match which brought the match up huge in quality. The fans where into this one from the opening bell. The ending saw James about to win the Knockouts Championship and was looking to go for the kick to the head, but Tara jumped on the apron (missing her elbow brace) which distracted both Tara and the official. Madison Rayne then picked up Tara's brace off the corner of the ring and used it on the back of James' before tossing it out of the ring for the victory.
Winner and still TNA Knockouts Champion: Madison Rayne

Styles is shown being taken out to the parking lot and is steadily giving Gunner and Murphy a mouthful about how he's the reason this company exists. They push him out the back door and toss his bag out behind him before closing the door. Styles is walking off toward his car (still in wrestling gear) when a limo pulls up and the driver gets out. He asks AJ Styles if he can take his bag, Styles says that he didn't call for a limo... the driver says that he knows, it was arranged to take Styles to the airport. Styles gets in, confused and the driver returns to the front seat and pulls off.

The cameras show The Motor City Machine Guns heading down the hall-way backstage when out of nowhere Magnus and Desmond Wolfe walk up. The Machine Guns and London Brawling have a few second stare down until Wolfe wishes them luck in their match and offers a hand shake. Shelley says that they aren't going to fall for their tricks and they walk off.

A video package airs hyping up The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Beer Money Inc for the TNA World Tag Team Championship.

The Motor City Machine Guns © vs. Beer Money Inc for the TNA World Tag Team Championship
This was no different than any of their matches in the past: Awesome. The fans were on their feet through out the entire match from bell-to-bell. The pressure was definitely on for Beer Money Inc knowing how angry Bischoff was about Kazarian's loss earlier in the evening. Beer Money used more of a brawling style which definitely helped in this contest as it was able to keep the Guns from flying around the ring even though they still got a few dives in. The contest ended with James Storm laying out Sabin with a Superkick, Shelley laying Roode out with Sliced Bread, and then Shelley and Storm going at it. Shelley nailed a super-kick on Storm and stubbled back into the ropes which rebounded him to fall right on-top of Storm for the three count. Tenay and Taz both put out how that was pure luck for Alex Shelley to be able to fall forward onto Storm. The official is shown trying to get Shelley to his feet (along with Sabin) as this was a very exhausting match.
Winners and Still TNA World Tag Team Champions: The Motor City Machine Guns

Mr. Anderson and Matt Morgan are shown warming up in their respective locker rooms for the main event... it's next.

A video package airs hyping up the main event as Mr Anderson battles Matt Morgan for the #1 Contendership for the Worlds Heavyweight Championship. We then see the “Tale of the Tape” for the match.

Mr. Anderson vs. “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan
This was a solid main event match but definitely something that could have been saved for a broadcast of iMPACT, regardless of that the match was still solid. Anderson and Morgan seemed to not really click due to their different styles (along with size) but the fans still enjoyed the match. Morgan almost had the match won following a choke slam but Anderson got his foot on the rope to break the count. The ending saw Anderson hit a splash on Morgan in the corner and climb to the middle rope beside the turnbuckles and grab Morgan for the “Mic Check” for the victory. Anderson celebrated his victory and had a stare down with Jeff Hardy (who was on commentary) to close the pay-per-view.
Winner and the #1 Contender for the TNA Worlds Heavyweight Championship: Mr. Anderson... Anderson

A video package airs hyping up “Against All Odds 2011” clips of Mr. Anderson (including the nasty chair shot by Jeff Hardy) playing to his voice stating: “I have waited my entire career for this moment. I have sacrificed everything in the world for this chance. I will go up against all odds to finale capture my moment, to cement my legacy in history... I will be the next TNA World Heavyweight Champion”.

TNA iMPACT
January 20th, 2011
Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida
The Rise of the Phenomenal One?

TNA iMPACT opens up with a video package looking back at the vicious attack on “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles on last week's broadcast. It included some post-attack footage of AJ Styles having stitches put in his head. We then moved inside the iMPACT Zone with no pyrotechnics as...

The music of Immortal played as each and every member made their way down to the ring. Bischoff mainly spoke about how despite Dixie Carter and AJ Styles' best efforts to get Fortune to turn their backs on Immortal, they're not stupid and they know where the future is. Bischoff told Carter that she can keep sitting at home and watching the broadcast because that is all she will ever do because this is his and Hulk Hogan's company for good. The music of Mr. Anderson hit the arena as he came out onto the stage and spoke up for AJ Styles who hadn't arrived at the building yet. Anderson stated that as soon as he becomes the TNA World Heavyweight Champion at “Against All Odds”, this entire Immortal regime would crumble without the TNA World Heavyweight Championship... the real TNA World Heavyweight Championship, not whatever “that” is that Jeff Hardy carries around. Bischoff decided to book Mr.Anderson in the main event (much like with AJ last week) against... Abyss! Abyss pointed toward Anderson as we go to commercial.

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Mickie James defeated Sarita
This was actually a rematch from Mickie James' wrestling debut a few months back on iMPACT, still a good match with James looking to get a rematch at Madison Rayne's TNA Knockout Championship. James would pick up the win following a kick to the head that Tenay called the “Mick Kick” for the pin. After the match, James celebrated until Tara hit the ring attacking James before holding her up to allow Madison Rayne to nail in her the face with the TNA Knockout Championship.

Beer Money Inc cut a promo backstage claiming that The Motor City Machine Guns got lucky at “Genesis” and if they were fighting champions, they would give them their earned rematch. Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin walked into the picture, they stated that they were right and deserved a rematch at “Against All Odds”. James Storm turned to walk away but turned back and bashed a beer bottle over the head of Alex Shelley while Roode tossed Sabin into a locker headfirst. “While we're at it, let's make it a bar room brawl!” Storm said walking over the prone body of Alex Shelley who is clutching his eye.

Backstage, Mr. Anderson gives his thoughts on his match with “The Monster” Abyss. He states that it is a simple case of Eric Bischoff trying to soften him up for “Against All Odds” but nothing will stop him from capturing the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

Bully Ray defeated Orlando Jordan
This was another one of Bully Ray's schemes to earn a TNA World Television Title shot as he faced off against Orlando Jordan. Jordan had the fans support (surprisingly) in this match as Eric Young cheered him on at ringside. Young's cheerleading was not helpful as Bully Ray picked up the victory following the “Bully Bomb”, after the match he challenged Young to a match next week.

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Backstage, Eric Bischoff approached the TNA World Television Champion, Douglas Williams to remind him that he had to defend that title whenever and wherever which includes tonight against “The Freak” Rob Terry! Williams stated he was looking forward to the challenge.

Max Buck defeated Jesse Neal
It was announced during this match that Ink Inc and Generation Me would do battle at “Against All Odds” with the winning tag team earning a future TNA World Tag Team Title shot. This was a solid contest with Neal trying to use his brawling style to stop the high flying Max Buck, but it was not to be as Buck picks up the victory following a 450 splash from the top rope.

Backstage, Alex Shelley is shown being helped to an ambulance in the parking lot with a piece of gauze on his eye from the attack. Sabin doesn't get into the back of the ambulance as we move to our next match.

Douglas Williams defeated “The Freak” Rob Terry to retain the TNA World Television Championship via Disqualification
A decent contest but it was hurt due to the lack of ability of Rob Terry. The finish saw Terry refuse to break a choke on Williams after a five count. After the match, Terry beat down on Williams until London Brawling [Desmond Wolfe & Magnus] hit the ring. Terry and London Brawling had a stare down as the fans began to think that London Brawling was with Terry until London Brawling jumped on Terry! They beat up on Terry before tossing him to the arena floor. Magnus handed Douglas his television championship as we go to commercial break.

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Backstage, London Brawling explains why they are back with a change of attitude. They proclaim that they see clearly that they, London Brawling and Williams need to stick together during this tough time. “Is this a change of attitude of London Brawling? No, it's not. We are the same two guys we have always been... we're just helping out a friend. Motor City Machine Guns, London will be calling... be sure to pick it up”.

Robbie E defeated TNA X-Division Champion, Jay Lethal in a non-title match
This was a good X-Division contest that we are use to seeing from these two talented wrestlers, Lethal would almost pick up the victory but once again Cookie would interfere until Christy Hemme (once again) came down to the ring and a cat fight broke out between the two. This distracted Lethal and he turned around into a cutter by Robbie E for the victory! Mike Tenay stated this has to be Robbie E back into the title picture for Lethal's championship.

We turn to ringside where Mike Tenay and Taz run down “Against All Odds” including newly added matches: Ink Inc vs. Generation Me, Motor City Machine Guns vs. Beer Money Inc [Bar Room Brawl].

Velvet Sky is shown talking to Angelina Love backstage, Sky questions Love's loyalty to the group but Love states that she is the one who interfered in a match that she wasn't in, costing her a victory. Sky said she was trying to help but Love didn't seem to want to listen. "I'll tell you what Angelina, when you actually trust me again then you give me a call because until you and your psycho friend are finished, I'm out of here.

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Chris Sabin comes down to the ring, angry and demands James Storm get his a** to the ring! He says Shelley has been taken to the hospital and could be blind because of the attack! James Storm comes out but Sabin is blindsided by Robert Roode. A two on one assault happens before Beer Money hits the D.W.I on Sabin and leaves the ring smiling.

Backstage, Eric Bischoff gives Abyss the same hype that he did last week regarding AJ Styles. Bischoff tells Abyss to make sure Anderson doesn't make it to next week, much less “Against All Odds”.

The cameras shown Mr. Anderson leaving his locker room... our main event is next.

“The Monster” Abyss defeated Mr. Anderson
This was a solid match, a rematch of sorts from the debut that Mr. Anderson had at “TNA Genesis” a little over a year ago. Anderson seemed to be better than ever following the concussion but was still a little loopy after a big boot by Abyss, but who wouldn't be? Abyss picked up the victory with the “Black Hole Slam” for the pin fall After the match, Jeff Hardy came up and told Abyss to hold Anderson up with the back of Anderson's head facing Hardy, Hardy attempted to give Mr. Anderson another concussion the same way the original happened until AJ Styles hit the ring from out of nowhere! Styles and Abyss exchanged some shots as Hardy bailed from the ring. Abyss had the advantage until Mr. Anderson was able to recover from the Black Hole Slam and crack the steel chair across the back of Abyss as he was looking to chokeslam AJ Styles. Anderson and Styles gave each other a little look of thanks before they both looked toward the stage at the TNA World Heavyweight Champion clutching his championship as we go off air.

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