TNA 2013 (1/29/13 Posted)

January 17, 2013
Orlando, Florida

IMPACT Wrestling opens with a video package looking back at the "Genesis" pay-per-view event, while also hyping the Road to Lockdown. The package fades as Mike Tenay, Taz, and Todd Keneley welcome us to the broadcast. They promote that we will hear thoughts from "The Icon" Sting following their failure to defeat Aces & 8s on Sunday, alongside hyping the "Ranking Matches" that will take place. The music of Austin Aries cuts off Mike Tenay as he strides to the ring almost with purpose.

Austin Aries snatches a microphone from the ringside attendee and proclaims that there is a conspiracy going around IMPACT Wrestling. He highlights how both of his pay-per-view rematches against Jeff Hardy have had outside circumstances including one being a ladder match and the other featuring Bobby Roode in a triple threat match. Aries cites that the contract that was signed when he faced Jeff Hardy at Bound for Glory stated that he would be given a rematch on pay-per-view in a singles match, nothing about it being a ladder match. He brings up how the IMPACT Wrestling Twitter was hyping how tonight would feature ranking battle royals to see who will be #1 heading into Lockdown. Aries called those matches bulls*** and he demands that Hulk Hogan fix this or he will go over his head. Hulk Hogan appears on the big screen and informs Aries that he won't "fix" anything, because nothing is broken. He says if Aries wants to face Jeff Hardy again, he must win tonight's battle royal and earn the match at the Lockdown pay-per-view event. Hogan fades off the screen as Aries yells into the microphone that Hogan will regret that decision before storming out of the ring.

1.) Velvet Sky defeated Gail Kim, Sarita, Mickie James, Madison Rayne, Brooke Tessmacher, Rosita, and Taeler Hendrix to become the #1 contender for the TNA Knockout Championship
The opening bell rang for our opening contest and it was an all out brawl among the Knockouts. Gail Kim & Madison Rayne worked together for the opening moments to eliminate both Rosita and Taeler Hendrix. On the other side of the ring, Mickie James would eliminate Brooke Tessmacher and within moments, we're done to five Knockouts. The partnership between Madison Rayne and Gail Kim didn't last long as Gail would eliminate Madison. Velvet Sky would eliminate Mickie James before Sarita would attempt to eliminate Velvet Sky, but Gail Kim came along and dumped Sarita from the ring. This brought us down to Velvet Sky and Gail Kim who went back-and-fourth trying to eliminate one another. Velvet Sky would finally clothesline Kim over the top rope to become #1 contender for the Knockout Championship! Velvet Sky would celebrate her victory following the match.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is shown arriving at the IMPACT Zone. The interviewer questions his intentions tonight since he can't compete in the TNA World Heavyweight Championship rankings match. Styles responds with a question of his own, asking the interviewer if he knew much about AJ Styles. The interviewer said that he's done his research, which Styles questions if the research included what division he dominated for years before moving into the main event scene. AJ Styles walked away from the interviewer, as it appears AJ Styles is returning to the X-Division tonight.

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The cameras are backstage watching Austin Aries on his cellphone following the commercial break. Austin Aries is talking to someone about setting up a meeting for next week and proclaims that Monday will be perfect. Aries sees the cameraman watching and instead of yelling at him, Aries approaches and informs
the cameraman that he will be coming with him and to bring his camera, because everyone will want to see how big is stroke is.

2.) Chavo Guerrero/Hernandez defeated Christopher Daniels/Kazarian, & Robbie E/Robbie T to become #1 contenders for the TNA World Tag Team Championship.
Chavo Guerrero/Hernandez would have to re-earn a TNA World Tag Team Championship match following the lack of a rematch clause in the contract for "Genesis". They didn't seem to mind re-earning their spot, as they would pick up the victory following Hernandez hitting the Border Toss on Robbie E. Following the match, the two celebrated the victory as Joey Ryan come out onto the stage. Joey Ryan mocks them for having to beat the two Jersey Shore rejects to get a championship match, but says it's almost fitting that their tag team title rematch will be inside a steel cage because they're used to be locked up. Hernandez and Chavo didn't take the comments kindly and left the ring to approach Ryan on the stage. They are attacked from behind by Matt Morgan who came through the crowd followed by Joey Ryan coming down to the ramp to help his tag team partner. Ryan and Morgan leave the duo laid out on the arena floor as TNA agents run down to check on Hernandez and Chavo.

Backstage, Velvet Sky gives her thoughts on becoming #1 contender for the Knockouts Championship. She said that it's great that the match will take place in March at Lockdown, as it'll keep Jesse from interfering in the match and she can take what's hers.

The lights go out inside the IMPACT Zone and the music of "The Icon" Sting plays throughout the venue. He climbs into the ring and begins to talk about Aces & 8s victory at "Genesis" on Sunday. Sting puts over Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, Bully Ray, and Wes Brisco for their help on Sunday, but proclaims that it's disappointing that they failed to defeat Aces & 8s. He says that the bigger disappointment is that Aces & 8s once again tried to end the career of someone on the roster. Sting proclaims that he's got a proposition for Aces & 8s which is that Hulk Hogan has agreed to give everyone in Aces & 8s a contract with IMPACT Wrestling, if they were to defeat "Team Sting" at the next pay-per-view, Lockdown. However, if Aces & 8s were to lose… they would be banned from returning to IMPACT Wrestling. He said that Aces & 8s had until the end of next week's show to show up and accept the challenge. Sting drops the microphone and leaves the ring, as Tenay questions Sting's motives.

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Following the commercial break, we see Hulk Hogan walking up to "The Icon" Sting who has just re-appeared backstage following his promo in the ring. Hogan questions who gave Sting permission to make those types of stipulations, but clarifies that they're great stipulations but to clear them with him first. Sting agrees and says that he's got a very special partner that he wants to bring in to replace Wes Brisco. The two walk away from the cameraman and enter Hogan's office, closing the door behind them.

3.) AJ Styles defeated Zema Ion: In true X-Division fashion, AJ Styles and Zema Ion put on a wrestling clinic as they each looked to gain some momentum heading into Lockdown when the X-Division Championship will be on the line in an Xscape Match. Ion almost closed the deal following a 450 Splash, but Styles would get his shoulder up in time. Styles would score the victory following the Styles Clash on Zema Ion. Following the match, Styles celebrated his win as Mike Tenay plugged that this could put AJ Styles on the fast track to an X-Division Championship match at Lockdown.


We see a video package of Joseph Park's training at Ohio Valley Wrestling but midway through the video, he is attacked by Aces & 8s. The group tosses Joseph around along with Danny Davis before using the hammer on Park's foot to shatter his ankle, leaving him in agonizing pain.

Backstage, Hulk Hogan just witnessed the footage of Joseph Park being attacked and tells Sting that they have to end this at Lockdown. Sting says that he will call his friend and see if he's up for the job, but Hogan is unsure. He questions if Sting can really trust this friend or if he'll just turn on them because he wouldn't put it past the guy to be with Aces & 8s. Sting says that he can trust him, but Hogan seems weary.

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4.) Kid Kash defeated Kenny King: The X-Division is under the spotlight with two matches tonight and Kenny King looked to pick up another victory since joining TNA Wrestling. King was in the drivers seat until Rob Van Dam walked out onto the stage which distracted King, allowing Kash to get the advantage and put King away with the Money Maker. Following the match, Rob Van Dam attempted to congratulate Kash but Kash gave him the one finger salute and walked backstage as Kenny King stared a hole in Rob Van Dam.

Backstage, Bobby Roode is shown warming up for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship Ranking battle royal and is questioned about Austin Aries attempting to jump over everyone to get another rematch. Roode said that he doesn't give a damn about Austin Aries and that the only thing he does give a damn about is getting back HIS TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

A video package airs hyping the next TNA Pay-Per-View on March 10th, Lockdown. The video highlights Austin Aries, Bobby Roode, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, among others and let fans know that they can purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.com!

Bully Ray is shown backstage being wished "good luck" by Brooke Hogan for the main event and Hulk Hogan approaches, shaking Bully Ray's hand and telling him to do what he does best… kick ass.

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5.) Austin Aries defeated Bully Ray, Mr. Anderson, James Storm, Bobby Roode, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, & Christian York to become #1 Contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship: Following close matches with Jeff Hardy, Christian York was given a golden chance to become #1 contender, but would be the first person eliminated tonight as Bobby Roode worked him over and tossed him over. It got complicated following that elimination as D.O.C & Devon came from the crowd to eliminate Samoa Joe & Kurt Angle from the battle royal, sparking a brawl toward the outside of the IMPACT Zone following the eliminations. Bobby Roode almost had Mr. Anderson eliminated until Anderson dropped to the apron and pulled Roode over the top rope, ending the chances of winning for Bobby Roode. James Storm and Mr. Anderson worked on one another, as Bully Ray gave Austin Aries huge chops in the corner of the ring. Bobby Roode was furious over being eliminated and climbed back into the ring to eliminate Mr. Anderson, before James Storm tossed Bobby Roode over the top rope for a second time. This brought us down to James Storm, Austin Aries, and Bully Ray which turned into a two-on-one situation with Ray and Storm beating down Aries. Once a bully… always a bully though as Ray tossed Storm out despite working with them. Before Ray was able to turn around, Austin Aries hit a dropkick on Ray and eliminated him from the battle royal! Austin Aries celebrates his victory like he just won the World Championship again as Ray is in shock that it's over… just like that. Aries celebrated his victory but the cameras cut backstage…

Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, Sting are brawling with D.O.C, Devon, and a masked member of Aces & 8s. The masked member is the one whose been filming all the videos for Aces & 8s since the start of this whole ordeal. Devon and D.O.C would be saved by other membersembers of the group leaving the masked man to fend for himself. Sting and Kurt hold him back as Joe tries to pull off the mask but a second member shows up and tries to save his friend. He gets elbowed in the face by Samoa Joe who rips the mask off of one member, while Kurt pulls it off the other to reveal Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, The Motor City Machine Guns! Joe and Angle are in shock of whose under the masks which allow Sabin and Shelley to make a getaway to avoid anymore punishment. The show fades to black with Angle, Joe, and Sting staring at each other… shocked at the turncoats of IMPACT Wrestling.

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January 24, 2013
Orlando, Florida



Todd Keneley: "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to IMPACT Wrestling. I am Todd Keneley alongside Mike Tenay and Taz. We have a packed show for you tonight as Hulk Hogan promises to address the revelation that Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin are apart of Aces & 8s.

Mike Tenay: "That's right, Todd. What a shocking ending last week as Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin were unmasked as members of the Aces & 8s group. We still don't know why Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin have aligned themselves with the group.

[Aces & 8s music plays]

Taz: "Well, it looks like we're about to find out!"




Alex Shelley: “Everyone has been asking the same question since last Thursday which is why we aligned ourselves with Aces & 8s. Let me tell you a little story about The Motor City Machine Guns, may friends! When Chris [Sabin] went down with his injury, TNA management proclaimed that they didn't have anything for me and told me that I could go do whatever the hell I wanted. They didn't fire me, no... they benched me. I was told that I could work anywhere that doesn't have any type of television deal and in this business when you don't work, you don't get paid. The dirt sheets told you that I was fired, but TNA management didn't have the balls to fire me. They didn't want to have to pay out three more years on my contract, so I sat at home until Aces & 8s called me up to ask about working with them. How could I say no to getting back at the people that left me on a shelf to rot because creative wasn't creative enough to find something for me?”

Chris Sabin: “And me? I gave everything I had to this company and when I went down with my first knee injury, everyone called and made sure I was okay. When I made my return and injured my other knee, the phone calls didn't come. You know what I did hear? Hulk Hogan running his mouth in interviews about how my career was pretty much over. I heard all of the fans about how I just couldn't get it in the X-Division any longer. When Alex got the offer from Aces & 8s, he let them know that we're a package deal.”

Alex Shelley: “Doesn't this shed some light on your precious TNA management? They let one of the best pure wrestlers sit on the shelf for almost a year but yet wouldn't let me go find a different way to make a living. They turned their back on an injured talent because I guess he didn't kiss enough ass along the way. We made the right choice for business!”

Alex Shelley is cut off by the music of Hulk Hogan, who comes out onto the stage.

Hulk Hogan: “Everyone bow down to Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin! Is that what you guys want, to have everyone worship the ground that you walk on? Brother, that isn't the way this business works and I have been apart of this business for a very long time. You are given nothing and must earn everything that you have.”

Alex Shelley: “Bulls***! You have Garett Bischoff running around like some type of main event superstar because of his last name, you've got nothing more than America's Got Talent with Gut Check, and you-”

Hulk Hogan: “Enough! You two made it clear that you both are still under contract with TNA, so fine... tonight in the main event you will face the team of “The Icon” Sting and Bully Ray!”

We fade to commercial break with Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin looking thrilled about the challenge tonight.



Puma vs. Alex Silva
The match opens with the two locking-up before Puma would pull off a few chain wrestling moves followed by a drop kick to Silva. This would allow Puma to take control of the contest before Silva would mount a comeback after a clothesline from out of nowhere. Silva would fire off a few moves before Puma would nail a kick to the side of the head, knocking Silva to the mat. Puma would connect with the Puma Suplex to score the victory over Silva.

Puma celebrated his singles match victory of Silva as Mike Tenay hyped that this could help his chances of getting into the X-Division Xscape match at Lockdown.



Backstage, AJ Styles is asked for comments regarding Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin aligning themselves with Aces & 8s.

AJ Styles: "I don't really have an opinion on what Shelley and Sabin do, they're allowed to make whatever business decisions that they want to. You know what I do have an opinion on? I have an opinion on the X-Division because it wasn't long ago that the X-Division was the best of the best, but now... it's the best of the rest. I am going to change that at Lockdown when I become X-Division Champion and reclaim what is my division".



A video airs of Eric Young from earlier this week. He spoke about the attack by Aces & 8s alongside speaking about his healing progress. Young stated that after discussions and sleepless nights of thinking, it is time for a change in his career. He proclaims that he isn't retiring but will change his approach to his career. Young said that after the attack, he thought about how the fans would remember him had his career ended and he doesn't want to be remembered for being the bearded joke. He wants to be remembered as someone who entertained the fans while putting a great matches. He threw his name into the hat for the X-Division Xscape match and hoped to return to the ring in three weeks on iMPACT.



Gunner/Kid Kash vs. Chavo Guerrero/Hernandez
The bell sounds with the two powerhouses of Gunner and Hernandez starting the match. The two exchange a few attempts at shoulder blocks on one another with Hernandez knocking Gunner clear across the ring on a third attempt. Hernandez took advantage of the match and tossed Gunner around with ring with some big slams and tosses before tagging in the quicker Guerrero. Gunner would steep to using a thumb to the eye of Chavo to break away and get the tag to Kash. Kash and Guerrero put on a more technical part of the match compared to the brawling style of Hernandez and Gunner. The ending would see Joey Ryan walk down the ramp gloating about being tag team champions on the microphone, distracting Chavo and the official. Matt Morgan came from the crowd and pulled Hernandez off the apron, tossing him head first into the post. This would allow Kash to roll Chavo up and steal the win with a handful of tights.

Following the match, Kash and Gunner celebrated their victory but as they passed Joey Ryan, they mouthed that they were coming for the tag team championships. Hernandez recovers from the attack by Morgan and attacks him back. This leads to Chavo and Joey brawling until TNA officials run down to break it up.



Backstage, Austin Aries is walking toward the ring and talking about how he has a major surprise for the Hogan's tonight.

Austin Aries: "You want to know how my meeting went? I'd say my meeting went very well. Oh, but you don't have to take my word for it. I am on my way to the ring right now to show the entire world that Hulk Hogan's days may be numbered in TNA."



Austin Aries makes his way down toward the ring following our return from commercial break.

Austin Aries: "Settle down, settle down, settle down. You are all going to want to hear what I have to say because it will deeply affect your beloved Hulk Hogan and his future within this organization. Earlier this week, I went and met with the president of TNA Wrestling, Dixie Carter, in Nashville. She was very interested to hear about what I had to say about Hulk Hogan's position within the company, but why take my word for it? Roll the tape!"

A video plays on the screen of Austin Aries' meeting with Dixie Carter about Hulk Hogan and Brooke Hogan. Dixie agrees with Aries that the entire Bully Ray situation has brought questions about both Hogan's being fit for their jobs. The meeting ends with Dixie saying that she'll be in the iMPACT Zone next week to address Hulk and Brooke.


Austin Aries: : "Well Hulkster, it looks like you got some explaining to do!"

Jeff Hardy then appears on the big screen and address Austin Aries.

Jeff Hardy : "Austin, why are you so focused on Hulk Hogan when on March 10, you are facing me for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship? You should be training and getting ready for the biggest match of your entire career, but you're focused on politics because you didn't get your way. Austin, you're not walking into just a regular wrestling match with me, no. You're walking into a fifteen foot high steel cage with someone who is known to get a little crazy when locked up like an animal. Word of advice? Focus on me, not Hulk Hogan!"

Austin Aries just glares at Jeff Hardy as he fades from the big screen.




Backstage, Mr. Anderson is ranting about Bobby Roode being allowed to get back into the ring and eliminate him from the battle royal.

Mr. Anderson: "Seriously, I am the biggest asshole of them all and I wouldn't pull a stunt like that. He was already eliminated by me and he jumps back in? That's ridiculous and even more ridiculous is that Hulk Hogan isn't going to do anything about it. That's fine, I'll fight my own battles and trust me... Bobby Roode will regret the day that he cost Mr. Anderson... ANDERSON!



Velvet Sky vs. Madison Rayne
The match opens with Madison Rayne attacking Velvet Sky before the bell sounds. Rayne takes the early advantage and just dominates Sky yet can't put the match away. Rayne attempts to hit the Rayne Drop but Sky prevented the move from happening and took control of the match. Sky would pick up the victory following hitting the Beauty-T to score the pin.

Following the match, Tara came onto the stage and mockingly clapped for Velvet Sky's victory.



In the parking lot, a limo has arrived at the building and is greeted by Sting. He climbs into the limo as Mike Tenay questions if this is the friend that Sting has been talking about.



A video airs of Aces & 8s verbally abusing Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin for having their masks removed.

Devon: "You two were our secret weapons and now everyone knows that you are with us. Do you understand how big of a disadvantage this puts us?

Alex Shelley: "This does-"

Devon: "No, you don't get to talk. You are here to listen! There is one of two ways that we can handle this situation. You can either get your asses kicked right here and be removed from the group, or you can attempt to win back our trust."

D.O.C hands Chris Sabin the ball pen hammer that they have been using to take guys out with.

Devon: "End this, tonight!"

Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley look at each other almost... conflicted.



Backstage, Hulk Hogan is furious about Austin Aries going to Dixie Carter and starts ranting to Brooke about it.

Hulk Hogan: "I knew from day one that having you here was a mistake! You had to hook up with Bully Ray, right? Now both of our jobs are on the line!"

Brooke Hogan: "You are the one who overreacted to the entire situation. You are the one who allowed Austin Aries to push your buttons, don't place the blame on me.

Hulk Hogan: "The blame is on you, Brooke. You come into the company and not even a year later, your job is on the line because you got too close to a talent. That doesn't work in this business! You personal life and your professional life must remain separate."

Brooke Hogan: "I am not going to do this here in front of the entire world. If you want to talk like a civilized person, you know how to get ahold of me."

Brooke Hogan storms out of the room leaving Hogan fuming in his office.



The Motor City Machine Guns [Alex Shelley/Chris Sabin] vs. Bully Ray & Sting
Shelley and Sabin had the advantage since the opening bell due to their history as a tag team. This allowed Shelley and Sabin to double team Sting for most of the match, working him over and making sure he couldn't get a tag into Bully Ray. Sting mounted a comeback about eight minutes into the match, but Shelley quickly shut the comeback down with a super kick. Bully Ray made the save but was distracted when a video appeared on the big screen of someone following Brooke Hogan out of the iMPACT Zone. Ray left the ring and took off up the ramp heading toward the parking lot. This allowed Shelley and Sabin to close the deal with the AS/CS Rush scoring the pin.

Following the match, Chris Sabin picked up the hammer given to them by Devon and contemplated using it on Sting. He didn't have a chance as Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe hit the ring. The four brawled until Devon and D.O.C hit the ring. Aces & 8s took advantage of the brawl and looked to demolish Sting, Angle, and Joe when the lights went down in the iMPACT Zone. A hush comes over the iMPACT Zone before the familiar music hits and the lights come back on to reveal Jeff Jarrett standing in the center of the ring behind Devon, D.O.C, and The Motor City Machine Guns, just as Kurt Angle pulls himself to his feet. D.O.C turns around and gets creamed with Jarrett's guitar - to the surprise of Kurt Angle - leading to Devon and The Motor City Machine Guns to bail from the ring.

Jeff Jarrett and Kurt Angle stare each other down, the iMPACT Zone on the edge of their seat waiting to see if these two old rivals have moved past their issues. Jarrett extends the hand to Kurt Angle who instead helps Sting and Joe to their feet with TNA Wrestling standing tall to close the show.

(c) TNA Entertainment 2013, LLC

January 31, 2013
Orlando, Florida



The show opens with TNA President, Dixie Carter already standing inside the ring with a microphone in hand.

Dixie Carter: "Welcome to IMPACT Wrestling, ladies and gentlemen. I wanted to start the show to address the on-going situation within TNA Wrestling including Hulk and Brooke Hogan. Austin Aries made great points during our meeting about how neither Hulk nor Brooke can keep their personal and professional lives separate from one another. Due to those type of problems, the choice was made to remove Brooke Hogan from the position of vice president of the TNA Knockouts effective immediately. Now, enjoy the show and feel free to send me your thoughts via Twitter, @tnadixie!"



The cameras turn backstage where Austin Aries is frustrated that Dixie Carter didn't hand out any punishment toward Hulk Hogan.

Austin Aries: "This has to be some type of joke. She removes the smallest problem within the company, not the major issue that is Hulk Hogan? Give me a freaking break! Nobody cares about whose in charge of the Knockouts Division, they care about whose running this show. That just proved that Hulk Hogan is the one running the show and not Dixie Carter. You know what though, I am done running around trying to get the corruption out of the management of TNA Wrestling. I will gain power of my own at Lockdown when I defeat Jeff Hardy for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship!"



AJ Styles vs. Robbie E [X-Division Xscape Qualifier]
The Phenomenal One" AJ Styles was looking to make good on his word of chasing the X-Division Championship, but he would have to defeat Robbie E first. Despite attempted interference by Robbie T when AJ Styles attempted a springboard 450 splash, he would still pick up the victory following a Styles Clash on Robbie E to gain the pin.

Following the match, Christy Hemme interviewed AJ Styles about his victory; "The match at LockDown is the first step on the road back to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Rob Van Dam, I respect you for what you have done in this business, but you have never faced anyone like the AJ Styles that you and four other men will face at LockDown!"



The cameras turn to the locker room of "The Icon" Sting when Kurt Angle enters the room.

Kurt Angle: "Sting, how about a heads up next time?"

Sting: "I knew that if I told you that Jeff Jarrett was coming back, you wouldn't have had your head in the game when we need you. I am sorry that I had to blindside you, but Jeff is different then he was a year ago."

Kurt Angle: "You know that isn't true Sting, he always proclaims that he is different and has changed but never does."

Sting: "You're teaming with him tonight to face Devon and DOC, so I guess you'll find out."

Kurt Angle leaves the room, unhappy to be teaming with Jarrett tonight.



The cameras catch up with Hulk Hogan and question him about Dixie Carter letting Brooke Hogan go.

Hulk Hogan: "Dixie was the one who brought Brooke into this company, it's her decision. The issue at hand is Austin Aries who thinks that he runs this stinkin' place, but it doesn't work that way. If you see Austin Aries, you tell him I am looking for him!"



Tara & Jessie vs. Velvet Sky & Mr. Anderson
Velvet Sky had to pick a tag team partner for tonight's inder-gender tag match and chose Mr. Anderson. Anderson pretty much destroyed Jessie for the entire match, with Tara refusing to tag into the match when she had a chance. This would allow Anderson to hit the Mic Check, but Velvet Sky yelled for the tag and Anderson tagged her in. Sky would hit a standing elbow drop and then pin Jessie to score the victory for her team.

Following the match, Velvet Sky and Mr. Anderson celebrated until Tara took a cheap shot on Sky, attacking her from behind. The two Knockouts had a mini-brawl in the ring with Mr. Anderson attempting to break the fight up, but Bobby Roode ran down and attacked Mr. Anderson. TNA personal ran down to attempt to break up the two fights, but Anderson and Roode started laying out officials attempting to get to one another. Anderson and Roode would be drug apart on the arena floor, but Roode broke free to grab a steel chair and nailed Anderson in the skull as he was being restrained. Anderson went down like a ton of bricks with his head busted open from the shot by Roode.



We return from commercial break to see trainers attending to Mr. Anderson but he's refusing to allow them to stitch him up. The cameraman starts pestering him with questions, leaving Anderson to snap.

Mr. Anderson: "You want to know my thoughts on Bobby Roode splitting me open? It is pretty damn obvious that Bobby Roode wants his payback on me for eliminating him during the battle royal, that's fine. The issue is that he wants to attack me from behind like a little b*** and that isn't how I fight. Bobby Roode, you want to kick my ass and I want to kick your ass, so why don't we settle this at Lockdown. Now, get these cameras out of my face!"



Joey Ryan vs. Chavo Guerrero
Joey Ryan was against a very similar challenger in Chavo, despite the years of experience differing. Joey attempted to wear Chavo down little by little, but Chavo kept coming back for more. Chavo would take control and hit the Three Amigos before climbing to the top rope to attempt the Frog Splash. Ryan would "accidentally" push the official into the ropes which crotched Chavo on the top rope, causing him to fall down to the ring mat. Ryan would take advantage and connect with the Mustache Ride to score the victory.

Following the match, Joey Ryan grabbed a microphone and get a promo about the tag team title defense against Chavo and Hernandez at Lockdown. He made a few wisecracks about how Chavo and Hernandez' people were use to being locked in cages, while Joey was use to dating good lookin' women who were paid to dance in cages. It didn't last long as Hernandez ran down to the ring and put a stop to his ranting by chasing him from the ring.



We turn to footage of Aces & 8s in their club house as The Motor City Machine Guns confront Devon and D.O.C.

Alex Shelley: "Why aren't we the ones facing Jeff Jarrett and Kurt Angle tonight? We are the most experienced tag team in the history of this company!"

Devon: "Oh, you have experience? That experience should have allowed you to keep your masks on during an attack, but I guess you aren't as experienced as you think you are. You are barely still in this group and you're on our team for Lockdown, so you two can hang out here and play your little video games while we go kick Jeff and Kurt's asses. Clear?"

Chris Sabin: "Yeah, we're clear."



Matt Morgan vs. Hernandez
Matt Morgan made his entrance first but was attacked by Hernandez who wasn't waiting to get his hands on Hernandez. The two brawled around the ringside area before Hernandez tossed Morgan into the ring. Hernandez pulled out a few power slams on Hernandez showing his strength but Morgan kicked out. Morgan fought back and went for the Carbon Footprint but Hernandez ducked and followed it up with a kick to the gut of Morgan. Hernandez somehow lifted Morgan up for the Border Toss, but Morgan slipped out and finally nailed the Carbon Footprint to score the victory.

Matt Morgan celebrates his victory as Mike Tenay hypes that both Joey Ryan and Matt Morgan beat their challengers for Lockdown in single matches tonight.




Backstage, Hulk Hogan has found Austin Aries in the catering area.

Austin Aries: "Come on, what is this crap? There's nothing here for us vegetarians, what a joke."

Hulk Hogan: "You're the real joke, Aries! You had to go to Dixie Carter and attempt to get me fired instead of facing me like a man, that's amusing."

Austin Aries: "I am glad that I could amuse you Hogan, but I did what needs to be done. You're a power hungry old man that doesn't understand who the future of this company is. You can't see what is right in front of you which is that Jeff Hardy is turning into nothing shy of a former shell of himself. He wants to run around like everything is fine for his fans, but you see it... he's almost broken down because of his style. On the other side of that coin, I am healthy as a stallion. You need me as champion and despite what you tell yourself, you want me as champion!"

Hulk Hogan: "I don't NEED you as champion, but you want to talk about being healthy? We'll see how healthy you are after your match tonight."

Austin Aries: "Let me guess, you're putting me in a match with your future son-in-law, Bully Ray!"

Hulk Hogan: "Matter of fact, you are facing Bully Ray, brother."

Austin Aries: "Shocking!"

Aries tosses his tray down on the table and leaves the catering area, Aries vs. Ray is next!




Austin Aries vs. Bully Ray
The two lock-up in the center of the ring and Bully Ray just pushes Aries halfway across the ring with almost little effort. Aries rolls from the ring and calls for a time out. During this time, Jeff Hardy walks down to the end of the ramp with a chair and takes a front row seat. Aries gets in his face before Bully Ray comes out and throws Aries into the ring. Aries takes the advantage by kicking Ray as he climbs through the ropes. Aries tries to wear down Ray and succeeds, but Ray fights back and takes Aries down with sidewalk slam for a two count. Ray gets frustrated at only a two count and gets in the officials face, allowing Aries to recover. Aries slides over to Ray and grabs him trying to pull him down for a pin attempt, but Ray drops onto Aries chest with his rear-end. Ray begins to dominate the match but instead of finishing Aries off, he toys with him and just starts slapping him around the ring. Aries refuses to give up and fights back, taking advantage for a minute. Ray attempts a boot to the face of Aries, but Aries ducks and Ray catches the official. Aries rolls out of the ring and shoves Hardy out of his seat, then takes the steel chair into the ring. Ray is trying to revive the official while Aries slides back in with the chair, but he is unable to use it as Hardy rolls in and grabs the chair. Hardy drops the chair and hits a Twist of Fate on Aries right on the chair. Ray turns around to see all this going down as the official beings to stir, Ray makes the cover and secures the pin on Aries.

Following the match, Bully Ray gives Jeff Hardy a nod as he walks up the ramp. Jeff Hardy raises the TNA World Heavyweight Championship above his head as Aries is still laid out in the ring.



Backstage, Hulk Hogan is pretty happy in his office regarding Bully Ray's victory when Jeff Jarrett enters his office.

Jeff Jarrett : "Do you have a minute, Hulk?"

Hulk Hogan : "Whatcha need, brother?"

Jeff Jarrett : "It's about this tag team match in the main event, Kurt isn't going to trust me out there. I am not looking to cause any problems among my first week back, it's really best for everyone to put someone in my place."

Hulk Hogan : "Brother, you're going to be in the Lethal Lockdown with Kurt at the pay-per-view as partners. You two have to put your past issues aside and work together from this point on."

Jeff Jarrett : "Fine, but if something happens tonight... it's on you."



Jeff Jarrett & Kurt Angle vs. D.O.C & Devon
The match opens with Kurt Angle and Devon working over each other with Angle taking control with a serious of moves to take Devon down to the mat. Angle attempts to wear down Devon and focused on the ground game compared to Devon who was looking for more of a brawl. Angle would slap sleeper hold on Devon and work him down to the mat, but Devon would struggle to get to the ropes to break the hold. Angle broke the hold and walked toward his corner, but wouldn't tag in Jarrett who was extending his hand. Angle waited until Devon was on his feet and went back after him. He connected with a few german suplexes on Devon before going for the cover, which D.O.C broke up. Angle went after D.O.C but he quickly jumped to the arena floor, which gave Devon time to get to his feet and hit Angle from behind. From then on, Devon and D.O.C kept Kurt in their corner, refusing to allow him to tag in Jeff Jarrett. Kurt would finally catch a break with a backdrop out of nowhere on Devon. He could've crawled over and tagged in Jarrett, but he refused and this allowed Devon to tag D.O.C in. This was the end for Angle and Jarrett as D.O.C put Angle away with a power bomb as Devon pulled Jarrett off the apron.

Following the match, D.O.C and Devon celebrated their victory as Jeff Jarrett pulled himself into the ring. D.O.C and Devon left the ring as Jarrett got to his feet, as Jarrett was obviously furious as how it went down. Angle pulled himself up and Jarrett began shouting at him about the fact that they're partners. Angle screams back that he will never trust Jeff Jarrett and shoves Jarrett out of his way, but Jarrett shoves him back. The two get into a shoving match before Angle attempts to throw a punch, but Jarrett catches the punch and tells Kurt that he doesn't want to do that.

"The Icon" Sting came down to the ring and got in between them before anyone could throw another punch. Jarrett and Angle are yelling at each other are Sting stands between them allowing them to vent their frustrations. Samoa Joe and James Storm come down to the ring to assist Sting in keeping the two restrained. Sting steeps over a few inches to tell Samoa Joe to take Jarrett out of here, but it was two late as Angle throws another punch and this time it connects. Jarrett tackles Angle to the match, each both getting in some nasty looking punches. Samoa Joe, Sting, and James Storm pulled them apart with Sting pulling Kurt from the ring. Jarrett yells toward Sting that he can't "take this s***" as we fade to black.

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