TNA '11

TNA Wrestling: iMPACT! June 16th, 2011
Who Said Life Was Fair?

Amazing Red vs. Suicide
The two men started off with a slow and steady style, as Suicide took control using more of a ground game then usual. Tenay comments on the change of Suicide, just as he kicks Amazing Red's head in. Red recovers from the kick, kicking out of a pin attempt, at two and a half. Suicide tried to put Red away with the "Suicide Solution" but Red reversed it into a hurricarana, sending the crowd into a frenzy, but it wasn't long until Red would fall victim to the "Suicide Solution", getting Suicide the win.
Winner: Suicide

Backstage, Christy Hemme is standing by with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair who promises that tonight, Jay Lethal will prove why he's the young stud of TNA Wrestling, who hasn't received fair chances. Flair states he and Lethal have had their problems, but the respect the two share for one another, brought them together. Woo!

We see Mr. Anderson arriving at the iMPACT Zone from earlier today, will we find out who Anderson spoke to off-camera, last week?

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The music of Kurt Angle plays throughout the entire iMPACT Zone, as he walks down the ramp. Angle climbs into the ring and awaits the cheers to quiet down before speaking into the microphone. He says that over the past few weeks, Hernandez has been a thorn in his side and he doesn't understand why. He says that while he doesn't agree with Mexican America's stance, he's not going to bash it because in America, you have free speech. Hernandez appears on the big screen and cuts Angle off, questioning how free speech truly is. He calls Angle a "sell-out" as he believes what he's told by people regarding freedom. Hernandez puts over how the "gringos" are the only free ones, while Hispanics suffer for the sins of Americans, which just doesn't fly to him. He states that Angle is the voice of the American people, a proud American Hero, and that's the problem Hernandez has with him. The video footage cuts off, when all of a sudden Hernandez comes from the crowd and attacks Kurt Angle. Mike Tenay sells that the video must have been pre-recorded and was a set-up, as Hernandez beats down on Angle. Angle makes a comeback and clothesline Hernandez out of the ring, who then retreats up the ramp.

Video Package: We see the brawl between the Knockouts following last week's knockout tag team contest, which set up our match tonight.

Sarita vs. Tara
The two knockouts lock horns in the center of the ring, which turns into a struggle for control early on. Sarita wins the battle and quickly takes control of the match, but Tara was hell bent on not losing the war. Sarita got in a few forearms on Tara, who fired back with a round of forearms of her own. It wasn't long before the two brawled down into the arena floor, which got out of hand quickly. The two knockouts went over the guardrail and started brawling in the crowd, as fans fled to get out of the way. The official had no choice but to throw the match out.
Winner: Double Count Out

Following the match, the two Knockouts kept brawling throughout the entire building, until TNA security separated the two. They tried to struggle away from security but neither were successful.

Backstage, Kurt Angle barges into Dixie Carter's office, angry. He asks if Carter saw Hernandez attack, then demands a match at "Destination X" again him. Carter agrees to make the match!

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Rob Terry vs. "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan
Match Highlights: This match was like two bulls going at it, as both men used their strength to their advantage. The two started off with a power of strength in the center of the ring, but Terry took a cheap shot with a knee to the gut, taking advantage of Morgan. Terry dominated Morgan with stiff rights and lefts, before tossing him down with a spine buster for a two count. The fans got behind Morgan as he made his comeback with elbows to the gut of Terry before hitting a shoulder block taking Terry down, for a two count. Morgan looked to go for a choke slam when "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero, appeared on the ramp taking Morgan's attention away from Terry. This allowed Terry to recover while Morgan yelled at Pope, allowing Terry to take advantage, picking up the win following a running power slam.
Winner: "The Freak" Rob Terry

After the match, Terry left the ring as Morgan sat up, pissed. Dinero shrugged his shoulders as he backed up the ramp.

The cameras turn to the interview set again, where Christy Hemme is standing by with Christopher Daniels who speaks on his match with Jay Lethal, tonight. He stresses Lethals new mentor-ship with Ric Flair, stating that he saw his best friend go down that route, it's not a good route. He says he's not going to try and change Lethals mind, but he's going to teach him a lesson about respect for what he pulled on Kazarian at "Slammiversary".

Jay Lethal (with Ric Flair) vs. Christopher Daniels
These two former X-Division Champions locked horns, but Lethal wasn't ready to commit to a match as he kept stalling by sliding out of the ring. Daniels had enough, taking the fight to the floor to Lethal, but he had to deal with keeping his eye on Ric Flair throughout the entire match. The two finally got back into the ring where the fists started flying as they just go off on one another, before Lethal starts wearing down Daniels. Daniels would try to fight back, but Lethal was really on his a-game, keeping Daniels right where he wanted him. Daniels refused to submit to the arm-bar that Lethal had locked on, getting his foot on the rope, but Flair pushed it off before the official saw it. Kazarian came down to the ringside area, backing Flair away from the apron, allowing Daniels to get his foot on the rope to break it. The ending saw Daniels hit the "Angels Wings", but Flair distracted the referee during the count. Kazarian came around the ring and pulled Flair off the apron, ramming Flair's face into the apron, but Lethal had recovered and rolled Daniels up for the victory!
Winner: Jay Lethal (with Ric Flair)

Lethal celebrated his win, but Kazarian attacked him from behind, shades of "Slammiversary", which a brawl broke out between the two. Flair came from behind Kazarian, low blowing him, allowing Lethal to just beat the crap out of Kazarian. Flair picked up the X-Division Championship, tossing it to Lethal, who cracked it over the skull of Kazarian busting him open. Lethal stood over Kazarian, as Flair looked on clapping.

Mike Tenay reminds us that AJ Styles and Sting will sign the contract for "Destination X", next.

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There is a table set-up in the middle of the ring, as Dixie Carter stands behind it. She brings "The Icon" Sting out first, then follows that up with bringing out "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who gets into the ring. Sting and Styles both got equal microphone time, with Sting mainly putting focus on how he's still got a lot left in the gas tank and will prove it at "Destination X". Styles put over the respect he has for Sting, but says Sting needs to understand that it's not about him anymore, it's about the future. The fans cheer Styles comments, but Sting disagrees stating that he will always be apart of TNA Wrestling. The two have a brief stare down before signing the contract, then shaking hands.

Backstage, Mr. Anderson is shown leaving his locker room. He's fake crying as he walks down the ring. Tenay questions what that's all about, as we head to commercial break.

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Mr. Anderson is shown walking up to Dixie Carter, who is talking with a backstage employee. He's still "crying" and explains (through fake sobs) how touching the handshake between AJ Styles and Sting was. Carter rolls her eyes and turns to walk away, when Anderson (again, through the fake sobs) says he has one question, which Carter stops and looks at him. Anderson stops his fake cry and yells about where his freaking title shot was. Carter reminded him that he had to earn it, which didn't set well with Anderson. He stepped forward and got right in Dixie's face, when a baseball bat slips in between them. Anderson looks over to see Sting standing there, Anderson laughs saying he's not afraid of Sting and his bat. Sting tells Anderson he needs to back off Dixie Carter, who he will suffer the consequences. Anderson smirks and tells Dixie Carter, "She'll get what's coming to her", before walking away. Carter thanks Sting as we head to the ring.

"The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe vs. Bully Ray
Desmond Wolfe came out to scout both of these men, as they are apart of the fan poll on TNAWrestling.com to see who will face Desmond Wolfe at "Destination X" for the World Television Championship. The two big men tried to square off, but each time Ray would back off and exit the ring. Samoa Joe got tired of the stalling and went to the floor, to brawl with Bully Ray. The two ruffed each other up around the arena floor, before brawling up beside the ramp. The official couldn't control them and ended up counting them both out, to the dismay of the crowd.
Winner: Double Count Out

The two kept brawling post-match, not caring about the ruling. They seemingly were trying to prove they deserved the title shot as the two brawled up near the commentators booth, right by Desmond Wolfe. Samoa Joe would end up locking the choke on Bully Ray, who would pass out right in front of Desmond Wolfe. Joe broke the hold and got into Desmond Wolfe's face, promising him that would be Wolfe, at Destination X.

Mike Tenay announces that due to Mr. Anderson's actions earlier tonight against Dixie Carter, we've had a change of the main event, as it's now Mr. Anderson vs. Rob Van Dam. And it is next!

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Mr. Anderson vs. Rob Van Dam
The two former TNA World Heavyweight Champions lock-horns, as Van Dam has been hand-picked to face Anderson here tonight. Anderson takes the quick advantage taking Van Dam down with a side headlock, trash talking him all the way down to the mat. Van Dam isn't held down for long, as he uses his flexibility to quickly get out of the submission, then takes advantage of the match. The match slowly builds as Van Dam clotheslines Anderson to the arena floor, but Van Dam's high-flying style, crashes and burns. Anderson moves out of the line of fire when Van Dam went for a flip over the top, causing Van Dam to crash back first on the arena floor. Anderson goes on the attack by ramming Van Dam back first into the steel ring post, before screaming into the camera at Dixie Carter, demanding his title shot. Anderson rolls Van Dam into the ring, before cockily calls for his microphone to be dropped, where he further complains about his title shot. Van Dam begins to pull himself up, so Anderson excuses himself to punish Van Dam further. Anderson almost seals the deal with a suplex, but Van Dam kicks out at two. The end came with Anderson connecting with a "Mic Check" to defeat Rob Van Dam.
Winner: Mr. Anderson...Anderson

After the match, Anderson announces himself the winner, before stating that until he gets his "freaking" title shot... he'll punish everyone he encounters. He then nails Van Dam in the head with his microphone, knocking Van Dam out again. Anderson puts the boots to Van Dam until he's decided that it was enough. He stands over a motionless Rob Van Dam, to close the show.

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Dark Match: Douglas Williams defeated Chris Prospect


TNA Wrestling: iMPACT! June 23, 2011
Only A**Holes Go On Strike!

The music of Mr Anderson imminently kicks off, as the cameras show the crowd inside the iMPACT Zone. He is obviously not in the mood, as he quickly snatches a house microphone from SoCal Val, before climbing into the ring. Anderson quickly starts ripping into TNA President, Dixie Carter calling her a piss-poor boss, stating she's more worried about keeping Sting happy then giving the right people, the right shots. He states that there isn't anyone in that locker room that deserves a title shot, more than he does. He reminds Carter that he has never gotten his one-on-one TNA World Heavyweight Championship match, since February yet Sting keeps getting special treatment. Anderson then announces that he is going on strike and will not be back, until someone else is running this place. He drops the microphone and leaves through the crowd, as we go to commercial break.

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The MotorCity Machine Guns vs. Ink Inc
Alex Shelley and Shannon Moore kicked the match off, with a series of chain wrestling style moves, with Shelley getting the advantage earlier on. The crowd was obviously behind the Guns throughout the match, but it wasn't enough to keep them going for the entire match, as Ink Inc took control when Moore ducked a superkick by Shelley! This allowed Moore to hit a DDT on Shelley, before making the tag to Neal. The ending saw Sabin and Shelley hit the "Skull and Bones" for the victory.
Winners: The MotorCity Machine Guns

A video package airs with footage from the GATTACA: PROJECT/TNA Wrestling press conference, promoting the global impact that TNA is having.

Backstage, we see a "reaction" style video of The MotorCity Machine Guns. They cut a promo on how they are wanting to get back into the title picture again, which they will do anything to get it done. Shelley put over how they have beaten the best before, but if they have to do it again, they will.

Amazing Red vs. Suicide
The two X-Division Stars face off in a rematch from last weeks iMPACT, with Suicide getting the early advantage. Suicide used more of a "stiff" style focusing on kicks and punches, compared to his usual high flying style. Amazing Red would pick up the victory following the "Code Red".
Winner: Amazing Red

Backstage, Christopher Daniels is shown walking up to Samoa Joe. He reminds Joe that tonight, they are tag team partners, so none of the "solo Joe" crap. Joe smirked and walked out. Christopher Daniels & Samoa Joe team up... next!

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Christopher Daniels & Samoa Joe vs. Bully Ray & Rob Terry
Samoa Joe kicked the match off, going head-to-head with Bully Ray. The two bulls mainly used variations of punches and forearms, until Ray went down following a head-but by Joe. Joe then went across the ring and slapped Daniels on the chest, making him the legal man. Daniels wasn't happy with Joe's attitude, to which he took out on Ray, with a flurry of kicks while Ray was on the mat. The ending saw Daniels working over, now legal, Rob Terry when Samoa Joe made a blind tag. Joe came in the ring and hit a TBone Suplex on Rob Terry, before locking in the choke, forcing Terry to submit.
Winners: Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe

After the match, Joe was refusing to break the hold, when Daniels hit the "Best Moonsault Ever" onto Terry and Joe. The crowd exploded with cheers until Bully Ray swung a chain at the head of Daniels, but Daniels ducked out of the way. The chain was wrapped around the top rope, which allowed Daniels to jump Bully Ray, then clothesline him out of the ring. Daniels stood tall in the ring, looking up at Desmond Wolfe who was on commentary.

Backstage, AJ Styles is interviewed about his "Pick Your Poison" match tonight. He states that it doesn't matter who Sting has picked to face him, because the World Championship shows that he is the best in the world. Styles told Sting to make his "choice wisely".

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TNA Knockouts Champion, Mickie James vs. Madison Rayne [Non-Title]
The former Knockouts Champion, Madison Rayne quickly took it to Mickie James, with a series of blows. Rayne kept James grounded for the majority of the match, until James mounted her comeback including a Thez Press. Rayne tried her hardest to fight back, but fell victim to the "Mick Kick" which picked up the win for Mickie James.
Winner: Mickie James

A video package aired looking at Robert Roode, including interview exerts explaining why he decided to be a pro-wrestler. Roode promised that he and "Cowboy" James Storm, would bring everything to the table at "Destination X". The interviewer asked what if they didn't get the job done, but Roode refused to answer the question.

Backstage, Matt Morgan was asked for his thoughts on his recent interactions with "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero. Morgan talked about how it goes back to Pope going after Toby Keith following Slammiversary, stating that Dinero needs to learn respect. Pope interrupts and reminds Morgan, that it was him who came out and stuck his nose in Pope's business. Morgan said that Pope needed to learn who to pick on, which is other wrestlers, not celebrities! Dinero slapped the taste out of Morgan's mouth, telling him that nobody tells Pope what to do. This set Morgan off who began to attack Dinero, until all of the TNA security guards pulled Morgan off. Pope didn't fight back, but kept yelling he wants to press charges on Morgan for assault!

Jeff Hardy [w/ Matt Hardy] vs. "Wildcat" Chris Harris
Jeff Hardy announced that this was a match with someone from James Storm's past, to which they'll do until "Destination X". The opponent turned out to be Storm's former partner, "Wildcat" Chris Harris. This match wasn't all that long as Hardy quickly took the fight to Harris, who hasn't had any in-ring competition in years. Hardy put Harris away with the "Twist of Hate", to capture the win.
Winner: Jeff Hardy

Following the match, The Hardy Brothers put the boots to Chris Harris until "Cowboy" James Storm hit the ring. He tried to fight them off alone, but Robert Roode finally came down and helped him. Beer Money Inc., cleared the ring but Roode seemed unhappy with Storm's decision to help Harris.

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Backstage, Roode is shown talking [loudly] at Storm about helping Harris. Roode stated that Storm needs to forget about his past, because they're not going to be successful at "Destination X" unless he doesn't allow The Hardy Brothers to get inside his head. Storm said that his head is in the game, but Roode said he wasn't sure of that. Harris walked into the frame holding his head, thanking them both for their help. Roode told him that he didn't help him, he helped his partner!

We see Kazarian backstage talking on his cellphone, when Ric Flair approaches him. Kazarian quickly ends his call and questions what Flair wants, but it was all a distraction as Lethal attacks Kazarian! Lethal puts the boots to Kazarian before tossing him into the wall, but Flair wasn't satisfied, pointing off screen. Lethal drug Kazarian across the locker room, tossing him head first into a mirror on the wall. The mirror shattered on contact, which cut Kazarian. Lethal and Flair mocked Kazarian, before yelling that the X-Division Title was coming home with Lethal. Lethal apparently is after TNA domination stating, "Tell AJ, to watch his back".

TNA World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles vs. TNA World Television Champion, Desmond Wolfe in a non-title match
The crowd went nuts when Desmond Wolfe's music hit as they realized the epic main event they were about to witness, as Wolfe and Styles took to one another. Wolfe and Styles spent the first few minutes working a chain wrestling style, which Taz seemed surprised that Styles was working. Wolfe quickly began to wear down Styles, forcing him to the mat with various submissions, but Styles refused to submit each time. Wolfe would get knocked to the floor, forcing him to climb back onto the apron, to which Styles nailed a Pele Kick while Wolfe was on the apron! Wolfe hit the arena floor, to which Styles took advantage of as he hits an elbow drop from the apron. The two battled for another six to eight minutes, before Styles set up for the Styles Clash, but in the middle of it, Wolfe back dropped Styles. This allowed Wolfe to stalk Styles until he was on his feet, which led to Wolfe laying him out with a Lariat for a two count. The ending saw Wolfe go for the "Tower of London", but Styles fought him off leading to a flying forearm off the top rope. Styles crawled to the apron and nailed a springboard 450 splash, to pick up the victory.
Winner: TNA World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles

Following the match, Styles celebrated his victory as the camera pans upwards, you can see Sting watching in the rafters. Styles hands Wolfe his television championship, before shaking hands and raising Wolfe's arm in the air. The show comes to a close with Wolfe and Styles standing in the ring with their arms (and championships) raised, with Sting watching from above.

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