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Post by Rated R on Jul 28, 2011 12:24:40 GMT -5
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- Aah, Cornette. Reminds me of the good old pre-Immortal days. - Rhino & Abyss are a bit of a weird team but they do kind of work. Solid victory over Rock N' Rave who quite frankly need a lot of work for them to be credible. - Average knockouts match but as you pointed out Hemme should not be in that ring. Good win for Love, a Gail Kim/ Beautiful People feud could be interesting. - Nice X-Division contest, the amount of talent in that match is epic. Little disappointed the heels won but it did a good job of continuing the Lethal/ Dutt feud. - Oh Shark Boy, so entertaining yet criminally overrated in the ring. This match would have been terrible but as a squash it worked well. Matt Morgan could be a future world champion if you book him well. Hell, you couldn't book him any worse than TNA did. - Styles/ Booker was a solid match but you should have put it on as the first hour main event, it's overkill having the ffollowed by Angle/ Samoa Joe. - Great main event, but way to big to give away on free TV, especially with the clean ending. Joe going over was solid but where was Tomko? It makes no sense for him not to appear. - A decent show but some of the booking and the structure, with the two huge matches one after the other, didn't make sense. There's definitely room for improvement but you've got a good foundation to build on.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 28, 2011 17:57:12 GMT -5
TNA iMPACT: Thursday 19th June 2008...Wow, officially six years to the date of the first ever TNA pay-per-view/show. Hammerstain Ballroom could make or break Bound For Glory IV I believe. They're just so hostile, it could ruin a match, or a show with ease. Jay Lethal beating Jimmy Rvae made for an entertaining opening contest, liked Lethal wanting to get his hands on SoCal Val. I do expect Val to turn heel on Lethal still though. Could make her character better, just don't make Dutt of Indian royalty. Awesome Kong beating Roxxi Leaveaux; good, I cannot take Roxxi seriously at this point in time. Gail Kim standing up to Kong; too soon. Would have rather she plowed through a few more Knockouts before Kim finally gave Kong her rematch for Victory Road. James Storm beating Hernandez didn't do too much, I can see Beer Money Inc taking the TNA World Tag Team Championships from LAX though. Tomko beating BG James was simple math. Motor City Machine Guns with a win against Elix Skipper and Johnny Devine is fine, shame that Skipper has resorted to this though. Never was too fond of Devine. Kevin Nash beating Booker T; craptacular decisionto main event the show. It did however make sense though, as Nash was Samoa Joe's ally, and Joe is feuding Booker into Victory Road. Surprised that we haven't heard of Sharmell yet in this diary, honestly. Not a bad show, I'd say it's one of your better.
TNA iMPACT: Thursday 26th June 2008...Robert Roode beating Homicide made sense, a good opening contest, but LAX now have two losses at Beer Money Inc's expense in singles action. Rhino and Abyss as friends, huh? Intriguing. I think I missed Abyss returning. Sonjay Dutt with a win against Matt Sydal is fine, fantastic match. Awesome Kong beating Traci Brooks; good move. More Knockout destruction by Kong would've been nicer though before Gail Kim finally gave Kong her rematch. You could have gotten away with Gail giving Kong a shot at her TNA Womens Knockout Championship the last episode before Victory Road, honestly. Eric Young beating Kip James; if Kip and BG James aren't doing anything, they should be taken off television, rather than having their momentum slashed by other guys on the roster. Kaz beating Elix Skipper was a good decision, great match, would like a Kaz and Petey Williams match again at Victory Road. I wish you gave Petey more appearances on iMPACT though, he practically has no character other than 'heel TNA X-Division Champion'. Define on that. And lastly, quite a big main event with Booker T and Kurt Angle defeating Samoa Joe and AJ Styles in a good match, nice set up for the main two feuds headed into Victory Road. Solid show overall.
TNA iMPACT: Thursday 3rd July 2008...Jim Cornette in the ring first was a fresh change from seeing matches kick off the show; should happen more often, but not too often. Great easy win for Rhino and Abyss against the Rock 'n' Rave Infection. I could see Rhino and Abyss becoming contenders to the TNA World Tag Team Championships if given the chance. Angelina Love beating Christy Hemme; fair match I suppose. Accomplished getting the Beautiful People more over. They need more credible rivals though. Elix Skipper, Johnny Devine and Sonjay Dutt with the win over the Motor City Machine Guns and Jay Lethal was an interesting decision. Wish that Dutt had pinned Jay Lethal though, just to add some more fire inside of Lethal. These Sting promos are really tasty, I'm interested in what next week's interview brings. Matt Morgan beating Shark Boy; easy win. Haven't seen Morgan around lately though, he just seems to float around. AJ Styles beating Booker T; should have happened earlier in the night; could have taken the edge off of the expected big main event. Good idea for the disqualification finish to take place, too. Samoa Joe and Kurt Angle...wish this had more build honestly. It was probably the biggest feud of 2008 in TNA, and they had a monster build up to their matches in 2007 and to Lockdown this year. Overall, great show, the build for Victory Road is definitely putting the build that was to Slammiversary, to shame.
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Jul 28, 2011 18:08:25 GMT -5
Fine start to the Abyss & Rhino tag team. I’m curious to see them possibly feud with LAX for the tag titles. I could imagine some gruesome hardcore wars between those two teams. Good six man tag, and I liked Dutt getting the pin before Lethal could make the save. I really hope to see Morgan involved in something big for Bound For Glory. I truly hope that Booker doesn’t win the title at Victory Road because he has been built up poorly for the title match. The main focus seems to be for Angle/Styles instead of the title match. Obviously a great main event to the show. This was a pretty good episode. I just wish that Booker got some momentum.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2011 20:08:45 GMT -5
TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION WRESTLING NEWS
-Nattie Neidhart, the daughter of wrestling legend Jim Neidhart, has signed an open contract with TNA. In addition, one of the World X Cup participants, PAC, was present at this week’s iMPACT tapings. He is expected to be making various appearances in the coming months.
-Curry Man has officially been removed from TNA’s roster page. It is unknown whether Christopher Daniels, the man playing the role of Curry Man, has been released or not.
-If Petey Williams is unable to perform due to his admission to rehab, Kaz will likely face Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, and Senshi in a four-way to crown the new TNA X Division Champion.
TNA VICTORY ROAD – JULY 13, 2008 – HOUSTON, TEXASTNA World Heavyweight ChampionshipSamoa Joe © vs. Booker T AJ Styles and Mystery Partner vs. Kurt Angle and Tomko Abyss and Rhino vs. Team 3D (Brother Devon & Brother Ray) TNA World Tag Team ChampionshipLAX (Hernandez & Homicide) © vs. Beer Money, Inc (James Storm & Robert Roode) TNA X Division ChampionshipPetey Williams © vs. Kaz TNA Women’s Knockout ChampionshipGail Kim © vs. Awesome Kong Jay Lethal vs. Sonjay Dutt Matches to be announced
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Post by Jack. on Jul 29, 2011 7:34:23 GMT -5
TNAiMPACT: Oh it's the Fourth of July Show? That's cool. Normally I'd be against a makeshift team going over a tag team but since your using this in a storyline it's fine and the Rock N Rave Infection are that big anyway. Good development in Lethal and Dutt's feud. I hated the Beautiful People, back in 2008. I hope they don't defeat Kim. The Botox Injection, ugh, guess it was necessary for Love to go over there. LAX vs. Beer Money sounds like a great match, but I love Beer Money so I hope they go over. Nice six-man tag match which I would've been excited to watch. Dutt vs. Lethal will be a good match at Victory Road which I will definitely be replying too. I like these Interviews your doing with Sting. Pushing Morgan is fine with me, I kind of like him. It's Ironic that you had the 'Shark' being fed to the Human. Karen flirting with AJ (and viceversa) was food. Glad Angle attacked AJ, can't wait for that match. Booker doesn't have long left so I'm glad your pushing him too. Wish you would've done AJ vs. Booker earlier though since it just seems less relevant than the main event when it's actually important. Joe going over was right, as he's the champion. I liked the ending with Kurt telling Karen to get the hell away from him. Good show overall bro, you definitely picked a good year for TNA and I'll be following from now on. Also, Natalya being signed is awesome, I hope you haven't released Daniels. I kinda want Petey to not be able to compete as I'd love to read the four way, but it's fine either way. Wonder who AJ's partner is. This all looks so good.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 16:44:17 GMT -5
TNA iMPACT – JULY 10, 2008 – ORLANDO, FLORIDA
After the opening video, the camera pans around the iMPACT Zone as the fans go crazy awaiting the final edition of iMPACT before Sunday’s big pay per view Victory Road. The camera finally settles on Mike Tenay and Don West, who welcome the fans to an exciting night of Total Nonstop Action wrestling. Tonight’s show will feature the TNA World Tag Team Champions LAX teaming with Jay Lethal to face Beer Money, Inc and Sonjay Dutt, the X Division, the number one contender Awesome Kong in action, and much more.
Kurt Angle’s theme blasts through the iMPACT Zone as he makes his walk toward the ring. Angle got on the microphone and began to talk about his current feud with AJ Styles and his ex-wife, Karen Angle. He states that things have gotten out of hand and last week Karen had no business coming down to the ring following the main event. Angle then rolled up his sleeves, took off his jacket and tie and told AJ Styles to get the hell out here to settle it tonight. Instead of Styles coming out, Jim Cornette does, and he instantly tells Angle that AJ Styles and Karen Angle are not in the arena tonight. Cornette continues by informing Angle he has scheduled a match tonight so he (Angle) can get all of his anger out. Angle asks what the match is, and Cornette announces the main event will be Kurt Angle versus “Big Sexy” Kevin Nash!
Kaz def. Matt Sydal with the Back to the Future: Kaz, who will be facing the TNA X Division Champion Petey William this Sunday, looked hot in tonight’s opening bout with Matt Sydal. That match got off to a quick start with some fast pace, back and forth action. The number one contender Kaz would gain the upper hand after a big dive to the outside onto Sydal. From then on, Kaz would not look back and would get the win going into Victory Road with the Back to the Future. After the match, Kaz and Sydal shook hands to show their respect for each other.
Awesome Kong and Raisha Saeed are backstage with Crystal Louthan. Saeed tells Crystal that Gail Kim’s decision to give Kong rematch was the best she has made in her entire life, but it was also the worst because she is in for the most pain she has ever felt this Sunday at Victory Road. Saeed added that despite giving into the demands of Kong, Kim’s friends are still in great danger, because Kong’s anger cannot be contained.
Awesome Kong def. ODB with the Awesome Bomb: The very angry Awesome Kong took on ODB, who was somewhat cocky at the beginning of the match, toying with Kong and Raisha Saeed. ODB would quickly pay as Kong just demolished her and would get the quick victory after hitting the Awesome Bomb less than two minutes into the match. After the match, Kong would hit a second one for good measure. If Kong walks into her match at Victory Road with this kind of intensity, Gail Kim will be in lots of trouble.
Crystal Louthan has a quick word with Team 3D backstage. The duo, who will be facing Abyss and Rhino at Victory Road, had a lot to say about their opponents. Brother Ray said that the moment he heard Rhino challenge them to a match he jumped out of his seat and danced around. The two vow that this Sunday they will unleash the real War Machine and that TNA should be prepared for the truth Rhino!
Jimmy Rave def. Consequences Creed with the Move That Rocks the World: Two of the lesser-known X Division stars Consequences Creed and Jimmy Rave got some time to showcase exactly what is so special about them. The crowd seemed to favor Creed, who started the match red hot and looked to pick up his first victory in quite some time. The Rock N Rave Infection would get in his way, however, when Christy Hemme tripped Creed up while Rave argued with the referee over a two count. While Creed was down, Hoyt would land a few punches before turning him over to Rave, who would get the win following the Move That Rocks the World.
The fifth and final part of the Sting tell all interview got underway with Mike Tenay asking Sting what the future holds. Sting told Tenay that currently his future in TNA is dark. Sting feels he has done just about everything he can do and it’s not time to step aside for guys such as AJ Styles, Jay Lethal, Samoa Joe and other young stars. Sting ended the interview stating he will make an announcement at Victory Road concerning his future in professional wrestling.
Beer Money, Inc (James Storm & Robert Roode) and Sonjay Dutt def. LAX (Hernandez & Homicide) and Jay Lethal with the Last Call: Victory Road opponents faced off tonight in a big six-man tag team match featuring Beer Money, Inc and Sonjay Dutt versus LAX and Jay Lethal. Dutt and Lethal would start the match and the tension between the two was clearly visible. The two would stare down before they exchanged punches and things got underway. The two featuring the TNA World Tag Team Champions and Lethal had the upper hand early on, but things would completely change after Beer Money hit the DWI on Homicide! They would be unable to get the pin, but it would have an enormous effect on the outcome of the match. In the end, James Storm would pin Homicide following the Last Call. At the conclusion of the match, Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt brawled at ringside until security guards restrained them.
Before going to a commercial break, a quick video package aired hyping up the main event between Booker T and Samoa at Victory Road. The video feature various TNA wrestlers, including AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, and Sting, stating their opinions on the match. Kevin Nash said, “The outcome doesn’t matter; this match will be a slobber knocker either way.” At the end of the promo, Booker T, wearing a nice suit, is backstage with Crystal Louthan. Crystal asks Booker if he has made any last minute preparations and Booker states he has been training harder than ever in hopes of beating the “Samoan Submission Machine.” Booker ends the interview by stating Joe does not scare him at all and come Victory Road, he’ll be walking out of his hometown of Houston the TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
Eric Young def. Scott Steiner with a Small package: Eric Young, riding on the momentum of his upset victory two weeks ago against Kip James, had to take on a much bigger opponent tonight: Scott Steiner. Steiner was absolutely pissed at the beginning of the match, asking the referee, “Why do I have to wrestle this pipsqueak?” This turned out to be bad for Young, as Steiner absolutely clobbered him and it would be like this for the majority of the match. Steiner locked in the Steiner Recliner in hopes of winning the match, but Young was able to reach the ropes for the rope break. Steiner would wait until four to break the hold and proceeded to yell at the referee some more. When Steiner walked back over to his opponent, Young hit the Small package and pinned his opponent! Young slid out of the ring, leaving a livid Steiner in the ring.
Inside Kurt Angle’s locker room, Angle is tying his shoes and making last preparations for his match with Kevin Nash. Borash walks in and asks Angle to give his input on tonight’s main event. Angle tells JB that tonight will be a preview to what he will do to AJ Styles at Victory Road. Angle continues by telling him that Jim Cornette may have thought Nash is an obstacle, but he will easily get past him tonight by snapping his damn ankle. Ankle walks off after inserting his mouthpiece.
Kurt Angle def. Kevin Nash with the Ankle Lock: Not the best of matches, but the crowd was going nuts throughout the bout, cheering on “Big Sexy” Kevin Nash. Kurt Angle did not have many answers for Nash, who had the definitive size advantage over his opponent. However, Angle began to work on the ankle of the big man, locking in the Ankle Lock whenever he could. Nash would fight back, but Angle would get the victory after the pain was too much and he (Angle) forced Nash to submit to the Ankle Lock. After the bell, Angle continued to use the hold on Nash, yelling, “I’m gonna snap your freakin’ ankle!” It would take multiple referees to take Angle off the crippled Nash.
As iMPACT came to a close, Kurt Angle stood at the top of the ramp and pointed at Kevin Nash. He then looked into the camera and screamed, “That’s what I’m going to do to you, AJ. I’m going to break your damn ankle!” The screen would fade to black as Nash was helped out of the ring by referees and medics.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2011 10:08:17 GMT -5
TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION WRESTLING NEWS
-BG James has announced that he will be entering rehab for his cocaine addiction. This is the second TNA employee to admit their drug issues, the other being Petey Williams.
-TNA scouting staff is currently looking at independent wrestlers Austin Aries and Claudio Castagnoli. Castagnoli has already been contact about a possible tryout match, while the status of Aries of unknown. Due to the manner in which he left the company a year ago, it is not known whether he’s interested in a return to TNA.
-It is rumored that Paul Wight’s, also know as the Big Show, contract is expiring with World Wrestling Entertainment. TNA has expressed great interest in bringing him in.
TNA VICTORY ROAD – JULY 13, 2008 – HOUSTON, TEXASTNA World Heavyweight ChampionshipSamoa Joe © vs. Booker T AJ Styles and Mystery Partner vs. Kurt Angle and Tomko Abyss and Rhino vs. Team 3D (Brother Devon & Brother Ray) TNA World Tag Team ChampionshipLAX (Hernandez & Homicide) © vs. Beer Money, Inc (James Storm & Robert Roode) TNA X Division ChampionshipPetey Williams © vs. Kaz TNA Women’s Knockout ChampionshipGail Kim © vs. Awesome Kong Jay Lethal vs. Sonjay Dutt Sting’s Special Announcement
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TNA VICTORY ROAD – JULY 13, 2008 – HOUSTON, TEXAS
A video package opens the show displaying the build up to Victory Road, highlighting the feuds between Booker T and Samoa Joe, AJ Styles and Kurt Angle, Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt, and the other matches on the card. At the conclusion of the video, we cut to the Reliant Arena where the pyro explodes and a fiery hot Houston crowd waits for tonight’s action! Mike Tenay and Don West welcome the fans watching live on pay per view and they quickly go down tonight’s card. Tenay announces tonight’s action kicks off with the TNA X Division Championship Match!
Kaz made his entrance and awaited his opponent, TNA X Division Champion Petey Williams, to make his way to the ring. Instead, Jim Cornette comes down, informs Kaz that Williams had business to take care of in Canada, and is unable to defend his title tonight. Therefore, Williams has been stripped of the belt and we will crown a new TNA X Division Champion in a three way between Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, and Kaz! Kaz looks pissed off, as he will have to deal with the Motor City Machine Guns in what is practically a handicap match!
TNA X Division Championship - Kaz def. Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin with the Flux Capacitor: Kaz certainly had his hands full in tonight’s opener, as he had to deal with both the Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. The duo from Detroit worked together early on, double-teaming on Kaz. Their strategy would work well for a little bit, but when Sabin went for the pin, Shelley pulled him off and the two would argue. Kaz took advantage and bashed their heads together. The Motor City Machine Guns, dazed and confused, slid out of the ring and Kaz found the perfect opportunity to hit a suicide dive to the outside. Kaz would have the upper hand for the remainder of the match, as he was able to fend off both men and eventually pick up the victory after hitting the Fade to Black on Shelley and then the Flux Capacitor on Sabin. Kaz would pin both men simultaneously and win the TNA X Division Championship! Kaz celebrated with the belt as the Motor City Machine Guns recovered from the beating they had just received.
Various shots of New York City are shown as Mike Tenay and Don West make the official announcement that Bound for Glory will take place in New York, New York at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Bright lights, big city!
Gail Kim is seen in her locker room doing pre-match stretches with the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship by her side. Crystal Louthan approaches her and asks if she is nervous about her upcoming match against Awesome Kong, who has been on a tear since losing the belt last month at Slammiversary. Kim tells Crystal that she has beaten Kong once, and she can do it again tonight. Crystal reminds Kim that this is one of the most hyped knockout matches in quite some time and there must be butterflies in her stomach. Kim shrugs it off and tells Crystal that she is taking this as a normal match. Kim jumps up, grabs her title, and walks off for her match up next.
TNA Women’s Knockout Championship - Gail Kim © def. Awesome Kong with the Happy Ending: Awesome Kong would not waste any time, as she went straight for Gail Kim before the bell even sounded, cornering and pounding her into the turnbuckle. Because of this, Kim was never able to find her bearings and Kong dominated nearly the entire match. As Kong had her way with the TNA Women’s Knockout Champion, the crowd began to clap in hopes of a Gail Kim comeback. It seemed the crowd’s efforts had paid off, as Kim had a rush of adrenaline and hit a dropkick out of nowhere, startling Kong but not bringing her down. Kim would hit another dropkick, this time straight to the face, only to bring her down to one knee. The third time’s the charm, and Kim hit yet another dropkick that sent Kong down to the mat! The rest of the match saw Kim continuing to keep Kong grounded until she hit the Happy Ending and subsequently getting the one, two, and three! Kim celebrated outside the ring with the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship as the angry Kong and her manager Raisha Saeed looked on in disgust.
Before the upcoming match between Abyss and Rhino and Team 3D, a video highlighting the feud between these two teams airs. The video displayed how this feud began with Team 3D attacking Rhino and Abyss making his return and aligning himself with the War Machine. It focused on Brother Devon and Brother Ray’s plead for the Rhino from Extreme Championship Wrestling to return and wreak havoc on Total Nonstop Action wrestling.
Team 3D (Brother Devon & Brother Ray) def. Abyss and Rhino with the 3D: The first of tonight’s three tag team matches got underway as the recently returned Abyss and his newfound friend Rhino took on Brother Devon and Brother Ray; Team 3D. Team 3D started off taunting Rhino, calling him a **** and a little girl. Rhino did not budge at first, just looked on angrily, but when Ray gave him a push, Rhino exploded and tackled his opponent into the turnbuckle. After taking care of Ray, he then attacked Devon in the corner and threw him into the ring before hitting the Gore! The team of Abyss and Rhino would have control of the match from then on as Rhino channeled his anger while Abyss was just being his typical self. Midway through the match, Abyss began to rip off the turnbuckle padding but the referee would have none of it. While the referee was attempting to place the pad back on the turnbuckle, Brother Ray threw Abyss into the same corner, knocking the referee out cold. Things got hardcore as Team 3D brought in some kendo sticks and trashcans and began to hit them over the head of Abyss. Rhino would come in for the save and nailed Ray in the head with a steel chair and then hitting the Rhino Driver on Devon onto a trashcan! With Abyss and Rhino standing tall, things were looking good for the extreme duo. This would not last long as the returning Brother Runt ran out from the crowd and hit Rhino with a cross body! Now recuperated, Team 3D hit the 3D on Abyss while Runt smacked the referee and woke him up to make the three count! Devon, Ray, and Runt all celebrated while Rhino, lying down at ringside, shook his head in anger.
Crystal Louthan is walking around backstage, searching for So Cal Val. Val eventually walks out of a dressing room, tears streaming down her eyes and looking like an emotional wreck. Crystal asks Val what’s wrong, and Val tells her that she hates that she has to be the one in the middle of this feud between Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt and she wishes the two would just stop and be friends again. Crystal tries to comfort her but its no use and she walks off. A quick video recapping the Dutt and Lethal feud airs before the big match between the two.
Sonjay Dutt def. Jay Lethal with the Hindu Press: The tension between these two has been brewing since Slammiversary, where Sonjay Dutt interrupted Jay Lethal’s wedding with So Cal Val by proclaiming his love to her. Tonight they finally faced off one on one. The match began with a big stare down in the middle of the ring. With the referee waiting for the two to wrestle, Dutt and Lethal trash talked. Lethal finally delivered a slap to the face of Dutt and Dutt retaliated with multiple kicks to the stomach. The majority of the bout saw the two men going back and forth, trying to do whatever they could to get a definitive advantage on the other. It looked as if Lethal finally had the upper hand, even the victory, after the Lethal Combination, but Dutt kicked out at two. The intensity of Lethal would now play a major role in the match, as he erupted with anger when Dutt walked out of the ring and began to flirt with So Cal Val! Lethal quickly grabbed his opponent and threw him inside the ring. He began his assault on him, but still could not find a way to be Dutt away. Lethal’s anger and desire to tear Dutt apart soon got the best of him, as he grabbed a steel chair with his intention to use it on Dutt very clear. So Cal Val, however, persuaded Lethal not to use the chair. As Lethal exchanged words with his girlfriend from the ring, Dutt dropkicked Lethal into the turnbuckle! With Lethal down, Dutt hit the Hindu Press. Going for the pin, Dutt used to ropes for leverage and picked up the win! As Dutt ran off, Val checked on the defeated Jay Lethal.
The challengers in tonight’s TNA World Tag Team Championship match Beer Money, Inc are standing backstage with interviewer Jeremy Borash. Borash asks the duo what it feels like to already be in the title hunt after just forming their team less than two months ago. Robert Roode tells JB that it feels good knowing that they are the fastest rising tag team in Total Nonstop Action history and tonight they will only solidify themselves by winning the TNA World Tag Team Championship. Storm does not comment, as he is too busy drinking beer in the background. Roode continues, saying that as long as you invest right, it all turns out great in the end. The two laugh as they walk off for their title match with LAX, which is next!
TNA World Tag Team Championship - LAX (Hernandez & Homicide) © def. Beer Money, Inc (James Storm & Robert Roode) with the Border Toss/Frog Splash Combo: Beer Money, Inc had all the momentum going in to tonight’s TNA World Tag Team Championship bout, but unfortunately for them, they just couldn’t capitalize. At the ring of the first bell, both teams charged at each other and began to exchange lefts and rights. Eventually Homicide and Robert Roode spilled out into ringside, leaving Hernandez and James the legal men. Hernandez overpowered his opponent early on, using his size and muscles to his advantage. Storm and Beer Money were up to their usual cheap tactics though, and their manager Jacqueline tripped up SuperMex while he attempted a shoulder block and the tides turn quickly. The dirty move did not go unnoticed, as LAX’s manager Salinas exchanged words with Jacqueline. Seconds later, the two were on the ground exchanging slaps! Inside the ring, Storm had made the tag to Roode and hit multiple knee drops, severely weakening his opponent Hernandez. However, Hernandez would not go down easily, as he did everything he could to fend off Beer Money. Hernandez would soon make the tag to Homicide, who cleaned house and forced Beer Money to regroup outside the ring. The match continued as both teams went back and forth for a little bit until Storm looked to finish SuperMex off with the Last Call! Storm had the perfect set up with Hernandez in Beer Money’s corner, but as he went for the move, Hernandez sidestepped and Storm hit his own partner! Storm looking on in shock, Hernandez picked him up for the Border Toss, which was followed by the Frog Splash from Homicide and the victory! LAX celebrated as Storm tried to explain to Roode what had happened.
A video package for the AJ Styles and Kurt Angle feud airs, showing the tension between these two rivals that dates back to before Lockdown earlier in the year. Things have gotten serious in recent weeks with Karen Angle divorcing from Kurt Angle and AJ Styles flirting with Kurt’s ex-wife.
Kurt Angle and Tomko def. AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels with the Ankle Lock: With AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, and Tomko all making their respective entrances, it was now time for Styles’ mystery partner to make his. After moments of anticipation, the “Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels made his TNA return to a huge pop from the Houston audience. The dynamic duo of Styles and Daniels had their way with Angle and Tomko early on by using their speed to their advantage. It looked as if Daniels was going to get the quick victory after the B.M.E. on Tomko, but Angle broke up the pin. This caused Styles to jump in and two would brawl outside the ring for a little bit until referee Earl Hebner restored order. However, while Hebner went to the outside, Tomko hit Daniels with a low blow that caused a severe amount. With Daniels out of it, Angle and Tomko would make frequent tags and isolated their opponent from his partner, Styles. Angle got a little too cocky, though, and Daniels hit a surprise Enzuigiri and made the hot tag to Styles! Styles ran in as fast as possible and took it to his rival, Angle. Styles had all the momentum and set up the Styles Clash but Angle slipped out and locked in the Ankle Lock! Daniels tried to help his friend but Tomko delivered a vicious big boot. Styles attempted to break the hold but the pain was unbearable and tapped! Angle would keep twisting Styles’ ankle after the bell until security pulled him away. Angle and Tomko walked off laughing as Daniels and the medics checked on the injured Styles.
Sting’s entrance music blasted throughout the Reliant Arena and out came the Stinger, not adorned in his infamous face paint. Sting entered the ring and looked around the arena as the fans chanted, “One more match,” as if they already know what he’s about to say. As the crowd died down, Sting got on the microphone and began to talk about the fans. “Since day one, you guys have been the ones that drive me to wrestle, that drive me to put my body on the line, day in and day out, and drive me to decorate my face with paint,” said Sting. He continued, “But I’m afraid the drive is no longer there. For the first time in my career, wrestling has lost its luster.” Sting began to get emotional and had to stop for a few seconds to gather his thoughts. When he started once again, he said, “That is why tonight…tonight is my last night in the squared circle. Thank you to each and every one of you.” Sting drops the microphone, tears streaming down his face, and walks out of the ring. The crowd once again chants, “One more match!” Sting stops about half way up the entrance ramp and turns around to look at the fans one more time, when suddenly, “My World” hits and Jeff Jarrett comes out! The two have a stare down on the ramp until Double J breaks the silence, “Sting, I was sitting in the back and all I heard was a bunch of complaining! You just had a five-part interview that leads up to your damn retirement? You egotistical son of a bitch!” Jarrett is attacked with boos as Sting just shakes his head. Double J continues, “I’m having none of that, Sting. I’m the founder of TNA and I don’t get a damn interview, I don’t get my own special announcement at Victory Road, but you do? That makes me sick! But you see; I’m not just out here to protest. I came out here to tell you it’s not your job to decide when you retire…its mine!” Sting looks confused as Jarrett once again continues, “Sting, your retirement may come very soon, but it’s my decision when it is, and it’s going to be Hard Justice, August 10, 2008!” The crowd goes nuts, as they know that Jarrett had just challenged Sting to one more match. Sting thinks about Jarrett’s words and then grabs the microphone from him. Sting states, “One more match…” The arena absolutely explodes as Sting walks off behind Double J. Jarrett smirks and Mike Tenay and Don West got crazy on commentary.
Samoa Joe is backstage, walking with the TNA World Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder. Jeremy Borash approaches the champion and asks him how he is going to deal with Booker T’s hometown crowd of Houston, Texas, garnering a big pop from the crowd. Joe tells that no matter where he defends his title, he will walk out of the city holding the belt. He says home field advantage is a myth, and tonight, he will prove just that. Joe walks off confidently as Jeremy Borash says, “Back to you, Mike and Don.”
TNA World Heavyweight Championship Samoa Joe © def. Booker T with the Coquina Clutch: Tonight’s big main event did not disappoint, as Booker T and the TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe treated the fans to an entertaining and intense match up. The two got started with a lock up and Booker T got the upper hand quickly after hitting a drop told hold, following by locking in the Crossface. Joe was able to break the hold, but he was visibly shaken after. Booker would continue to weaken his opponent by using a variety of moves, but the champion would fight back! The two exchanged chops, each one getting harder and harder until Joe kicked Booker in the gut and set up a Muscle Buster! Booker countered out of the position and went for the Scissors Kick, but Joe pushed him away! Joe then went to work on the legs of Booker in order to eliminate the kicks that are a major part of Booker’s move set. Joe would lock in multiple submissions such as the figure four-leg lock, sharpshooter, and the Boston crab, not necessarily trying to win the match, but only to weaken his opponent. Joe continued to use this strategy until Booker had a hold of the ropes. The referee counted until four until he pulled Joe off his opponent. Joe, angry and exhausted, screamed at the referee. Booker then shoved Joe into the referee on accident, knocking him out cold! Booker quickly gained the upper hand and hit the Book End! Booker was just seconds away from winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, but the referee was down and unable to make the three count! Booker tried to help the ref regain consciousness, but Joe came up from behind and locked in the Coquina Clutch! Within seconds, Booker was out cold and a second referee came running out from the back. Booker did not answer the three count and the referee signaled the bell, meaning Joe had just retained the TNA World Heavyweight Championship!
Samoa Joe raised his TNA World Heavyweight Championship belt high above his head as he had just successfully retained his title yet again. The crowd gave mixed reactions to Joe’s win, as their hometown talent Booker T had just lost the match in controversial fashion. TNA Victory Road went off the air with Mike Tenay and Don West wishing the fans a good night and reminding them to tune into TNA iMPACT Thursday to witness the aftermath of tonight’s shocking finish.
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Jul 31, 2011 12:14:04 GMT -5
Angle/Nash should be an okay main event. Good win for Kaz to open the show action wise over Sydal. I hope Sydal gets a title run sooner rather than later. I’m loving the build for Kong as she has demolished everyone as she goes after Kim, again. Jimmy Rave for the win, Fantastic! There is no way Beer Money wins the tag titles. LAX has had zero positive momentum in that feud. Shocking win for Young. Decent main event, obvious that Angle was going over. I wonder if Nash will be Styles mystery partner. Usually the mystery partner is a new wrestler to the promotion. I’m quite interested to find out the choice. Not a bad show this week.
Ah, poor Petey couldn’t defeat the nose candy. Glad that Kaz ended up winning the championship since he was inline for the championship match to begin with. Wow, kind of surprised that Kim retained the belt but I like it. I thought for sure that Kong was going to walk away with the title since she was beating all the other Knockouts. A fine win for Team 3-D. I suppose that Abyss/Rhino might not last as a tag team. Good match between Dutt and Lethal. I like to see the feud continue for a little while longer. Glad that LAX retained the titles since they didn’t have any momentum heading into the match. Another good tag match and glad to see Daniels be Styles mystery partner. I hope to see Angle/Styles on PPV again. A nice segment between Jarrett/Sting for Hard Justice. I wonder if Sting is legit retiring in your game or something. Thank god Booker didn’t win the title. Joe needs a lengthy run and should drop it to someone who can be pushed for years to come. Overall, I really liked the pay per view. I don’t think I disagreed with any decisions. Nice job!
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Post by DTP. on Jul 31, 2011 13:09:02 GMT -5
TNA Victory Road: Sunday 13th July 2008...God, please don't hire Big Show. Petey Williams not being here is a shame, but could set Petey Williams up for another match with Kaz in the near future. Didn't like the Motor City Machine Guns taking the chance to challenge with Kaz for the vacant TNA X-Division Championship though, especially since Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin recently lost their last match. Kaz winning was for the best, really. Hope Petey comes back soon. Gail Kim beating Awesome Kong I suppose is fine, just hope that Kong remains with a lot of dominance and momentum, but now away from the TNA Womens Knockout Championship. Team 3D beating Abyss and Rhino; I feel like Rhino and Abyss should have gone over. Their first pay-per-view as a team, after all. Was this the return of Brother Runt? Sonjay Dutt beating Jay Lethal is fine I suppose, liked the spot in the match where Dutt flirted with SoCal Val. LAX retaining the TNA World Tag Team Championship from Beer Money Inc was unexpected, but I guess it adds to the chase Beer Money has to take. They should be champs in time. Kurt Angle and Tomko beating Christopher Daniels and AJ Styles; wow, I guess I missed the news reports and actual show detail where it turned this into a tag team match. I hope there's a reason why Daniels returned from being 'Feast and Fired'. Sting and Jeff Jarrett's return was well-written. Sting trying to retire, but Jarrett making it at Hard Justice? Not fond of that. Should have been saved for Bound For Glory IV, definitely. Expected Samoa Joe to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from Booker T, not a bad pay-per-view, I just hope we get something other than Booker and Joe competing again at Hard Justice. I guess we can expect Joe and Sting in Sting's last match. But yes, only a few decisions I disagree with, was quite good.
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