TNA '11

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TNA Wrestling: iMPACT! June 30, 2011
It's (Almost) Showtime, Folks!

The music of "The Phenomenal One" and current TNA World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles played throughout the "iMPACT Zone" as he walked down to the ring. He said that the world has been a buzz about the main event last week between himself and Desmond Wolfe, with some even stating that it was the best match in iMPACT history. He said that he hopes that Sting and his opponent will be able to deliver in the same way he and Wolfe did last week. He then announced that in the "Pick Your Poison" match, Sting will face...Kurt Angle! The crowd explodes as Styles leaves the ring, as Tenay and Taz buzz about the announcement.

Outside the iMPACT Zone, Mr Anderson is shown holding up a sign, that says "GIVE ME MY TITLE SHOT" until he's informed by security that he has to leave, Anderson throws a fit stating that he's got a right to protest. The security guards grabs him and escorts him out of the "iMPACT Zone" area, toward the Universal Studios park, then lock the gate on him. He is still protesting, but now rattling the gate screaming: "YOU CAN NOT STOP THE BIGGER PICTURE, DIXIE!" as the show fades to commercial.

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Beer Money Inc., vs. Generation Me
This was a back and forth match between these teams, as Generation Me looked to get on the right track while Beer Money Inc., looked to prove that they were focused on winning. Generation Me tried to use their high-flying moves to defeat Beer Money Inc., but it was one super-kick by "Cowboy" James Storm, that sealed the fate of Generation Me.
Winners: Beer Money Inc.,

Backstage, The Hardy Brothers "react" to Beer Money Inc's victory as they say that one win, doesn't mean anything. They put over how the tag team championships on their shoulders, prove that they're the best in the world. Matt Hardy says that they'll be in action later tonight, to give Beer Money Inc a preview of what is to come!

"The Blueprint" Matt Morgan vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner
Matt Morgan took his frustrations out on Scott Steiner, but it wasn't long until "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero showed his face on the top of the ramp. Dinero actually started cutting a promo on Morgan during the match, which seemingly cost Morgan the match when Steiner got a roll-up and a handful of tights, but Morgan kicked out. Morgan showed "The Pope" up, as he would defeat Steiner with the "Carbon Footprint".
Winner: "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan

After the match, Morgan challenged "The Pope" to get into the ring, but "The Pope" refused. Morgan celebrated his win once "The Pope", returned backstage.

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A video package airs looking back at what's gone down between Jay Lethal and Kazarian over the past few weeks.

The music of Jay Lethal plays as he and "The Nature Boy", Ric Flair make their way down to the ring. Flair does the talking for Lethal, stating that they are now a team, because Flair understands what it takes to make a champion. He says that for all these years, Lethal has just been the comedy act, but no more! Flair states that he is going to help transform Lethal, into a champion. They're interrupted by the music of TNA X-Division Champion, Kazarian. He comes out and tries to persuade Lethal to not make the same mistakes he and Fortune made, believing the lies of Ric Flair. Kazarian says that Lethal is an amazing talent, but needs to understand, he doesn't need Ric Flair... Ric Flair needs Jay Lethal. Kazarian leaves the ring, as Flair tells Lethal, not to listen to that stupidity.

Backstage, Kurt Angle is giving his comments on wrestling Sting tonight, when Hernandez comes up to Angle. Hernandez says he should be focused on him, not Sting. Angle insist that he is extremely focused on Hernandez, but Hernandez doesn't believe him. He does promise Angle, that next week, Angle will really take him seriously. Angle is seemingly thrown off by the comment, asking for the cameras to leave, so he can get ready for his match.

TNA World Tag Team Champions, The Hardy Brothers vs. Eric Young in a handicap match
This wasn't even a match, just The Hardy Brothers bullying Eric Young. They really beat him up for the entire match, with them never once going for the pin fall, until later in the match. The Hardy Brothers obviously won the match, after Matt Hardy used the "Twist of Hate" followed by a "Swanton Bomb" by Jeff Hardy.
Winners: The Hardy Brothers

After the match, they put the boots to Young, until Robert Roode hit the ring. The Hardy Brothers didn't back down, until Storm hit the ring a few seconds later, which forced The Hardy Brothers to bail. Roode and Storm had a brief stare at one another, until Storm turned and left the ring. Roode made sure Young as okay, as we go to break.

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Sarita vs. Tara
These knockouts looked to pick up some momentum heading into the four way at Destination X, but Tara was the one who got most of the offensive, until Sarita was able to slip out of the "Widows Peak" and get on the offensive. Sarita used her "lucha" style to take down the former Knockouts Champion, which allowed her to pick up the victory following the "La Reienera"!
Winner: Sarita

After the match, Madison Rayne came down to the ring, and seemingly was going to attack Sarita, but they wound up making a deal. Rayne and Sarita put the boots to Tara, until Mickie James came down and cleared the ring. She got on the microphone and challenged Sarita and Madison to a tag match, next week! The duo accepted the challenge, as they backed up the ramp.

Backstage, "The Icon" Sting is shown warming up for his match with Kurt Angle. AJ Styles comes into the locker room and wishes him luck, but reminds him that friends or not, all bets are off at "Destination X". Sting says he wouldn't have it any other way.

The cameras turn toward the ring, where all four men that are apart of the poll to see who will face Desmond Wolfe at "Destination X", were given the chance to give their last thoughts on why they should be selected. Rob Terry babbled about being a former Global Champion. Bully Ray stated that if he wasn't selected, he would find all the "Internet nerds", and beat the crap out of them. Christopher Daniels stated he should be picked because, he and Wolfe put on a classic match at Slammiversary. It was then Samoa Joe's turn, as he cut a promo about his 13 1/2 month long undefeated streak, stating that proves that he was and is the best in the world! He states that TNA management won't open their eyes and make it happen, so it is up to the fans to make it happen! We fade to commercial break after this.

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A video package aired highlighting TNA vs. GATTACA: Project (Night One)

"The Icon" Sting vs. "The Olympic Gold Medalist
These two former world champions, went all out in this contest, both holding nothing back. Angle tried to ground Sting for the entire match, while Sting tried to use more a brawling Style, against Angle. The two had an exchange of holds right off the bat with Angle getting the best of Sting, remaining in control for the most part, but Sting wouldn't stay down. Sting made a comeback using an exchange of chops on Angle, forcing him into the corner. Sting busted out the "Stinger Splash", but Angle moved as Sting went stream first into the turnbuckles. This was a target for Angle throughout the remainder of the match, but the relentless Sting wasn't just going to allow Angle to win, as he kept kicking out of everything Angle threw at him. Angle went to the top rope to try and put Sting away, but Sting got his knees up, as Angle crashed down with the moonsault. This was the turning point for, as he quickly went for the cover, but only got a two. Sting went directly to the "Scorpion Death Lock", but Angle kept refusing to tap. Angle stopped responding to the referee, who called the match!
Winner: Sting via TKO

Sting celebrated his win, holding his ribs, as Angle started to stir. He was obviously frustrated at the loss and the officials decision, but shook Sting's hand regardless. Angle left the ring, as Sting celebrated as we fade to black.

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TNA Wrestling: iMPACT! July 7th, 2011
Good Friends, Better Enemies?

The music of "The Icon" Sting plays throughout the "iMPACT Zone", as he makes his way down to the ring, already holding a microphone. He cuts a promo on AJ Styles, making it extremely clear that it doesn't matter how much they are friends, that it will be showtime at "Destination X". This brought out Styles, said that he doesn't want his "friend" Sting showing up, he wants "The Icon" to show up to face him. He says that at the end of the day, it's bout the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, he expects no less at "Destination X". Sting offers a handshake, which Styles accepts but Styles pulls Sting in face-to-face, as we go to commercial.

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TNA Knockouts Champion, Mickie James and Tara vs. Sarita and Madison Rayne (w/ Sarita)
These four knockouts will face off at "Destination X" on Sunday for the championship, so they really looked to soften each other up in this contest. Sarita and Rayne worked well together for the most part, really wearing down Mickie James with double team moves. They both made sure to cut the ring in half, not allowing Mickie James to make the tag to Tara. Rosita was at ringside, which really helped the pair out as she distracted the official a few times, allowing for some illegal team work. James would finally make the tag, allowing Tara to come in and take it straight to Madison Rayne. It wasn't long though until Rayne and Sarita would steal the victory, when Sarita used the Knockouts Championship on Tara, while Sarita had the official distracted. Rayne made the pin fall on Tara, for the victory!
Winners: Madison Rayne and Sarita

Following the match, Madison Rayne and Sarita would further punish Mickie James, by double teaming her. Madison was all for this until she found herself also out numbered, as Rosita and Sarita jumped her from behind. The two cousins beat down on Madison, knowing that there wasn't anyone in the locker room that would save her. Sarita was the only knockout standing tall following the match, as she leaves all three of her opponents for "Destination X" laid out in the ring.

The cameras turn outside where we see Mr. Anderson walking up to the fan entrance of the "iMPACT Zone" (holding a few posters), when security tries to stop him, but he informs them that he's a "VIP Guest" of a TNA talent and to check their list. They soon realize that Anderson is on the list, which they have no choice to let him in the building. Anderson enters into the iMPACT Zone and finds his seat... directly on the front row!

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The British Invasion vs. Amazing Red and Crimson
The brother tandem of Crimson and Amazing Red would put their family chemistry to the test here tonight, as they look to get off on the right foot with the newly formed tag team. Crimson really took it to both Williams and Magnus, using his pure strength to overpower them both, before tagging in Amazing Red who took The British Invasion to school with his highflying ability. It was the combination of the two that allowed the tandem to pick up the victory, when Crimson nailed Magnus with a powerbomb, which Amazing Red would follow up with a standing shooting star press, for the win.
Winners: Amazing Red and Crimson

Backstage, we see Dixie Carter talking to security guards, stating that they need to keep a close eye on Mr. Anderson tonight. They question why she doesn't just kick him out, but she wants to get to the bottom of who put him on the list, first. She is approached by The Motor City Machine Guns, who ask her about who the number one contenders for the tag team titles will be following Destination X. Carter says that a tournament will start next week on iMPACT to find the next challengers, stating that they are already in the tournament. The Motor City Machine Guns looked thrilled with the idea, as they walk away.

TNA World Television Champion, Desmond Wolfe makes his way down to the ring and announces that it is time to find out who the world voted to see face him, at Destination X. The fans turn their attention to the big screen as the poll comes up along with a drum roll playing, as the results pop up, showing Samoa Joe as the winner! The music of Samoa Joe plays and he comes down to the ring. Wolfe congratulates him on winning the poll, before Samoa Joe snatches the microphone from his hands. Joe states that he's one victory way from becoming only the second man to be a grand slam champion, saying that nobody will stand in his way. He informs Wolfe that he may think he's the best wrestler in the world, but he will find out at "Destination X", nobody survives the most violent wrestler in the world. Samoa Joe leaves the ring, as Wolfe watches him leave.

Backstage, Christopher Daniels seems to be stunned that he wasn't voted in. He's shown pacing back and forth repeatedly saying, "I don't understand", as we go to commercial.

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"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels vs. "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero
Christopher Daniels really didn't have his eye on Dinero tonight, his mind was seemingly still on why he didn't win the fan poll. This allowed Dinero to control most of the match, with Daniels trying to make a comeback, but Dinero held him off. Daniels would finally get out of the Pope's control, putting in some good offense on Dinero, until Daniels went for the "Angel's Wings" and hesitated. This allowed Dinero to flip Daniels backwards, and Daniels took a nasty landing on his back and neck. Daniels would pull himself up in the corner, but Dinero would nail the "D.D.E" and score a huge victory of Daniels!
Winner: "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero

The camera is panning around the iMPACT Zone as Mike Tenay and Taz hype the main event between "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles & Abyss, when the camera hits Mr. Anderson sitting down holding a sign that says: "IT WORKED FOR STING!".

Brian Kendrick vs. Jay Lethal (with Ric Flair)
The very odd Brian Kendrick made his return to competition as he looked to pick up a win over Jay Lethal. Jay Lethal isn't relying much on an X-Division style anymore, mainly focusing on wearing down his opponents as seen in this match. He made sure to ground Kendrick for the majority of the match, but a slip up by Lethal allowed Kendrick to get into control. This mistake wouldn't get to Lethal as he quickly shut Kendrick down with a spin kick, before following it up with the "Lethal Injection" for the victory.
Winner: Jay Lethal

Post-match, Lethal was about to attack Kendrick, when Kazarian hit the ring before anymore damage could be done! Flair yelled at Kazarian stating he would pay come Sunday.

A video package airs of Jeff and Karen Jarrett, as they both comment on the lack of attention they are getting on TNA television. Jeff Jarrett states that it's a conspiracy by Dixie Carter and the network, to hold him down. He reminds the world that he found the company and says that they will be live in the iMPACT Zone, next week!

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The cameras turn outside the iMPACT Zone where Hernandez has asked for this time to speak to Kurt Angle. Hernandez quickly explains that he isn't here to talk to Kurt, but his actions will speak loudly. The camera pans out and we see a gasoline along with a box of matches in his hands. He turns to his left and we can see an American flag stuffed in a barrel as a piece of the flag is handing out. He begins to pour the gasoline onto the American Flag stating that it is time to show that the "current" America is dead, and it's the rise of "Mexican America". He strikes a match and goes to drop it in, but Angle attacks Hernandez! Angle and Hernandez brawl throughout the parking lot, until security breaks it up. Angle screams that Hernandez has gotten his attention heading into "Destination X".

We have an on-camera segment where Mike Tenay and Taz run down the entire "Destination X" card.

TNA World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles vs. "The Monster" Abyss in a non-title match
These two former rivals squared off in a back and forth contest, with Abyss getting the best of Styles on a few occasions in the match. Abyss used his size against Styles, putting a real beating on the phenomenal one. Styles might not the biggest guy in the world, but his pride wouldn't let Abyss get the best of him, as he fought back each time. Abyss kept rocking Styles with huge blows, as Styles was limp on his feet, but he yells back at Abyss asking if that's all he has. Abyss swings again, but Styles ducks and nails the Pele kick once Abyss turns around! This proves to be the turning point for Styles, as he is able to use that to keep momentum going, and it isn't long until Styles nails a springboard 450 splash for the victory!
Winner: TNA World Heavyweight Champion, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles

Following the match, Styles is celebrating in the ring when all of a sudden, Mr. Anderson jumps into the ring and attacks Styles. He nails a "Mic Check" on Styles and picks up the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, but security quickly hits the ring and pulls Anderson out of the ring. The show closes with Styles laid out in the middle of the ring, while we see a shot of Sting watching from the rafters, as we fade to black.

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