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Post by snickelodeon on Apr 9, 2015 7:01:08 GMT -5
I have a couple of small issues which I'll mention instead of going over your strong points. Aries heel turn feels rushed. Aries has been heel for a good few months now [/quote] My bad!
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 9, 2015 16:26:49 GMT -5
Hardcore Justice. Ouch, layout. Too squishy. But, lets get to the product. Bobby Roode beats Gunner, Abyss and Bully Ray in the opening tables match in order to earn twenty points in the BFG Series. Poor Abyss, didn't even get to use Janice. Damn it, Janice! Magnus strikes! That summinabish, Magnus! He lays Roode out and shiz, Roode is toast. The Anti-Knockouts are getting ready for the Match of 10,000 Tacks and somebody call my momma, this one bout to get funky up in hurr. Wrong company? BAH GAWD KENG, IVELISSE JUST LANDED ON THE TACKS! SHE LANDED ON THE TACKS! BAH GAWD SHE IS BROKEN IN HALF! Still the wrong company? Dangit, Bobby. Brutality strikes in this one. Hugs afterward? Bitch, you just sent a bitch through tacks how you gonn' hug over that? Austin Aries, Scumbag 2.0, ready to go later on in the Ladder Match. I'd like to see him rack up points but with Magnus as champion, I don't see Aries winning the BFG Series. Kenny King retains the X-Division Championship, rightfully, against Alex Shelley in a Full Metal Mayhem match. I NEED MO' MAYHEM! Shelley shakes hands with King and even dances with him? Man, I woulda punched him in the face. Jeff Hardy beats Brian Cage, Chris Sabin and Austin Aries in a Ladder Match for 20 points. Like I said, I like Aries and it would be nice to see him rack up points but we all know faces gotta rack up the points to win at the end. A feud between Aries and Jeff could be good, though, for sure. We follow up with The Wolves beating Manik and Seiya Sanada to retain the World Tag Team Championships. Good. The Wolves are great and the team of Mnaik and Sanada shouldn't be the ones to knock them off. TEAM CANADA! AMW! Wrong decade? Damn it. Finally, we get a big main event with Kurt Angle, EC3, James Storm and Samoa Joe and Angle is the one to win the match and grab himself 20 points. The BFG Series Standings are getting close, Maggle! They're getting close! Although the layout was hard to read with, a good Hardcore Justice event. HIGHWAY TO DA... DANGER ZONE!
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Post by DTP. on Apr 9, 2015 16:46:31 GMT -5
TNA Impact Wrestling: Thursday 24th July 2014…Very behind on this, but I’d rather not skip ahead to be honest. It’s compelling enough to prompt me to continue this series of replies to every episode I’ve missed. So here we are, the Destination X fallout. Jeff Jarrett opening up the show was fine to kick off, and the personal assistant angle with Katrina judging by your wording last week and with her previous persona in NXT makes it clear that she probably will end up trying to overpower the ‘Director of Wrestling Operations’. That authority figure title sounds silly if you ask me. Sigh, I sure hate the Joker’s Wild concept, but alright. It never struck me as a professional topic, but more like a one-off. Jeff Hardy and Ethan Carter III would make for a definitely awkward combination, but a fine win against James Storm and Brian Cage allowing them to qualify into the gauntlet later on. Interesting that you protected Cage, and I wonder if that will end up leading anywhere to be honest. Good to seemingly see Low-Ki make a return, yet another TNA Original repeatedly misused by TNA over the years. Jarrett and Katrina appearing between matches makes them look like the host and hostess of the show tonight, but it seems quite repetitive if you continue to use this approach further. Gunner and Kurt Angle beating Samoa Joe and Bully Ray seemed like a main event quality match, to be honest. Surprised to see Gunner get a clean, impressive win over Bully Ray though. More cheap preparation for whatever this Bram, Birch and Abyss angle will lead to. I’m interested although expecting you to drag this out for several more weeks. Nice to use a feature package to properly introduce Ultimate Tiger to the roster. It seems like you’ll be going for a TNA X-Division Championship chase approach with this, which is fine by me. Bobby Roode and Chris Sabin…that’s actually a good combination to be honest. I have to say though, the thought of Abyss being rolled up by Sabin makes me laugh a little. Not the best choice of finish, though the intentions here seemed to be mainly with Birch and Bram’s power over Abyss. Austin Aries meanwhile does…next to nothing? Another feature this time with Kenny King, who I expect to see become an uppercarder by the year’s end. Taryn Terrell’s return was nice, and immediately we have an angle underway with Alyssa Flash and Ivelisse coming out to raise hell with the returning Knockout. It was predictable that Gail Kim would make the save, but a little backstory could have been told to explain why Taryn wanted Gail to come out there in the first place. Do they have history, I’m assuming? Alex Shelley lining up the future for the X-Division sounds nice, and should make for a good angle when he challenges…Kenny King for the TNA X-Division Championship? Alright, I’ll bite. Good choice to win the vacated TNA X-Division Championship, although I maybe would have contested this match last week on the Destination X special considering that it’s themed after the X-Division. Nonetheless, probably the best choice with some fresh talent winning the title over the multi-time champion Low-Ki and unknown and not yet over Ultimate Tiger. I wonder if Tiger will chase the title following this situation with Shelley and King. Manik and Seiya Sanada defeating Jessie Godderz and DJ Z of the BroMans is fine, as I really dislike the BroMans. They scream “comedy character” gimmicks, and that’s all they ever should be with this persona to me. I do wonder where Manik and Sanada lie in contention to the TNA World Tag Team Championships, though. And lastly, a good gauntlet with Ethan Carter III picking up the win in the gauntlet. It gives Carter a big boost, and while I don’t see him winning the Bound For Glory Series, it’s good to see him in the running for the win at least. Oh wow, a swerve. I wish that felt like a big deal, but in TNA where swerves are kind of a long-running gag for them, I can’t take this seriously. I do think Katrina’s heel turn was rushed, though. I don’t really understand it, but it seems like Jarrett, Bobby Roode and the other TNA Originals will be on one side whilst Carter, Katrina and Spud will be on the others – most likely Dixie Carter’s I guess? Overall, this was a decent episode, although I really dislike the Joker’s Wild concept – and the swerve at the end kind of ran things down to me.
TNA Impact Wrestling: Thursday 31st July 2014…Ethan Carter III opening up this show makes sense with Katrina most likely playing his new love interest and Rockstar Spud as always playing his understudy of sorts. The reference of Dixie Carter does make me believe she may return, which would make sense to oppose Jeff Jarrett’s side of the authority situation. I feel like this situation is always brewing. It’s true to TNA in this sense: TNA loves faction wars, betrayals and authority figures. Not my favourite angle, to be honest with you. Kenny King defeating Kazarian made for a solid opening contest, and gave King a rub as the new TNA X-Division Champion, and the newest star with potential by beating a veteran and former title holder in Kazarian. Not even Christopher Daniels could help his Bad Influence comrade, either. Alex Shelley making the save was nice, and it sets up for what appears to be a sportsmanship-esque babyface versus babyface match whenever they will face off for the title. Progeny is a really cool team name for Birch and Bram, actually. Fair win against the enhancement talents, and I liked the detail with forcing Abyss to take them both out afterwards. Nice promo beforehand too, although Birch needs more depth especially. Doesn’t seem like Bully Ray will be able to rebound in the Bound For Glory Series…unless he manages to somehow. Maybe we could see him make a run for it and reach the top? Could be an interesting angle to run with…or alternatively see him relegated from the league. Taryn Terrell beating Gail Kim made sense, and now I understand that they had a history in the past prior to Taryn’s pregnancy. Alyssa Flash and Ivelisse’s interference was what it was, and Gail and Taryn clearing the Anti-Knockouts from the ring was fine: however this angle strikes me as increasingly similar to Alex Shelley and Kenny King’s business with Bad Influence. Maybe too much…the only difference is that Taryn and Gail both want Ivelisse’s TNA Women’s Knockout Championship. Try to mix this up a bit. Oh boy, Knux’s return. I hope he has a long-term purpose to serve in TNA, rather than continue an expired (and frankly never that great) Aces and Eights gimmick. Wow, Seiya Sanada and Manik are already en route to contention with the American Wolves. It could be a good match, but I’m not expecting Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards to lose the TNA World Tag Team Championships to them. Nice to see the champs issue a challenge, that’s different. And it gets the Wolves over as fighting champions, too. Ethan Carter III will face Abyss in Monster’s Ball next week? I bet Birch and Bram’s shenanigans will come into play for certain. I liked the decision for Joker’s Wild partners Brian Cage and James Storm competing tonight in the BFG Series. Strange finish, though with the double count-out. And yeah, I really hope we see more of Magnus, since he is meant to be the face of the company right now as TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Bobby Roode’s interaction with him was a hint at what’s to come at the end of Bound For Glory in October…but that’s still a long way off. And finally, a good win for Austin Aries overcoming the other three, larger competitors in Samoa Joe, Bobby Roode and Bully Ray. A solid win for Aries, who will now get more momentum in this BFG Series. Overall, this was another decent episode of Impact Wrestling, but felt like a filler episode, to be honest. Magnus needs to be more featured, I believe.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 9, 2015 21:45:34 GMT -5
Not a fan of the layout for Hardcore Justice to be honest. I love what you normally have so I hope to see it back. Bobby Roode winning the opener was for the best since he was the best guy in the match. I love how big the matches feel when there are twenty points on the line. A jump from 6th to 2nd is huge. It's interesting that Magnus is feuding with him while the BFG Series is going on. Ivelisse taking the thumbtacks spot is something I could see. That is one tough chick. I love that you went with that stipulation for them. Austin Aries going with a "being held back" gimmick could work. Kenny King having a dance could help him get more over. Sounded like a cool match and I love to see Alex Shelley as a relevant part of the company. Not 100% sold on Shelley dancing after the loss, even if they are cool. Jeff Hardy getting the points is something I'm fine with because it helped put Aries over the edge. A mini-feud between them during the BFG Series could be sweet. Solid Tag Team Title match. I hope to see the Wolves continue and get a great reign. The School of Hard Knox? I could get behind that. Is that Hanson from ROH? If so, this could be awesome. Good main event and having Kurt Angle win works. EC3 obviously stays undefeated but doesn't get to lead. I'm surprised to see it coming to an end soon. I honestly have no clue who your winner will be. Another good show, as this has quickly become one of my favorite diaries.
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Post by Jord on Apr 12, 2015 21:00:00 GMT -5
Impact Wrestling on Aug. 28, 2014 @ New York City, NY. — Ep. #534Mike Tenay and Taz are at on-hand in the Manhattan Center for the final week of this year's Bound for Glory Series. Who will be the top 4 come the end of tonight's broadcast and move on to next week's semi-finals before then advancing to the finals of the Series the following week?
After both Austin Aries and Chris Sabin make their entrances ahead of their Bound for Glory Series match, Aries takes a microphone from Christy Hemme and begins complaining about how 2 weeks ago, Kurt Angle unfairly defeated him when the official counted Aries down and last week Jeff Hardy was not even a participant in the Ladder match when he sneaked in and stole the 20 points! A Double proceeds to then smash the microphone into an unsuspecting Sabin's face, flooring the former World Champ and forcing the official to call for the bell!
1.) Chris Sabin defeats Austin Aries in the Bound for Glory Series via Pinfall (7 points). Excellent opener tonight with 2 former World Champions going at it in a fast-paced bout. Despite both men being heels, the crowd were behind Sabin due to Aries' opening promo that ran down the crowd, and New Yorkers in general. Sabin put up a fight but A Double was relentless out there, looking quite stiff as he unloaded on Sabin, letting out all of his frustrations after the past couple of weeks. "CREATURES", the theme of Jeff Hardy plays as Aries begins looking around, expecting Hardy to make an appearance after Aries' attack on Jeff last week but he is nowhere to be seen. The distraction is enough for Sabin, who rolls Aries up for the shock 3!
Austin Aries cannot believe it as he looks around, flabbergasted at the loss given that he dominated the entire match! Taz notes that Sabin's win here tonight means he won't be finishing the Series on 0 points. Sabin doesn't get long to celebrate as Aries blindsides him, putting the boots in before then spiking him with a Brainbuster in shades of last week's attack on Hardy.
Commercial Break
Taryn Terrell is talking with Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky backstage when Santana appears and tells Taryn that if anyone's had problems with The Anti-Knockout's in the past, it's her, and she wants Taryn to know she'll be in her corner next week to ensure Alyssa doesn't try interfere.
2.) Bully Ray defeats Abyss (with The Progeny) in the Bound for Glory Series via Pinfall (7 points). Fun big man match here as Bully and "The Monster" clashed in a decent bout given the little amount of time they actually had out there. Once again, Birch and Bram introduced Abyss' weapon of choice, Janice, into the match but he wasn't able to use it as Bully picked up the win with a Cutter around 4 minutes into the match. DUD.
Ray takes his celebration out to the floor where he grabs a fan at ringside's sign reading "BULLY FEARS MUTA" and tearing it up! Taz notes Bully's past history with The Great Muta, who is set to be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame at Bound for Glory. Back in the ring, Bram and Birch are once again standing over the fallen Abyss, the pair of them not happy one bit. Once "The Monster" gets back to his feet, Bram gets in his face, screaming at him calling him a loser before smacking him. Finally, after weeks of abuse from The Progeny, Abyss snaps and grabs ahold of Bram by the throat much to the delight of the New York crowd! Before he is able to do anything, Birch gets involved, saving Bram! The Progeny both run at Abyss only to both be caught by the throat and slammed to the mat with a double Chokeslam as the crowd explode! The Progeny roll out to the floor, regrouping as Abyss picks up Janice and raises her high whilst Bram and Birch both look on seething, telling Abyss that he just made the biggest mistake of his life!
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Backstage, Gunner is with Jeremy Borash at the interview area. Gunner talks about how it's been a whirlwind year for him and what better way it would be to close out the year than by headlining Bound for Glory in Tokyo, Japan. Gunner hypes his upcoming match with Kurt Angle.
3.) Kurt Angle defeats Gunner in the Bound for Glory Series via Pinfall (7 points). Solid action here as Gunner and Kurt went at it in a back and forth battle. Gunner really impressed here and almost picked up the win on several occasions, most notably after a big diving headbutt off the top but Angle was able to kick out at the last second. In the end, Kurt picked up a big win after an Olympic Slam, creating a gap between himself and Ethan Carter III in 2nd (for now!).
After celebrating, Kurt and Gunner shake hands as a sign of respect before we cut to a break...
Commercial Break
4.) James Storm defeats Brian Cage in the Bound for Glory Series via Pinfall (7 points). These two are no strangers to one another, having previously teamed (in a losing effort) in the Joker's Wild before then wrestling to a No Contest the following week. Tonight, they went at it in a solid match with the crowd heavily behind Brian Cage, who has done well to get over with the Impact Wrestling crowd since his debut back in May. "The Cowboy", who hasn't been on too much of a roll in this years BFG Series, ended up picking up the, clean, victory after almost knocking Cage's teeth down his throat with a big Last Call superkick.
The ref raises the hand of Storm, who places one boot on the chest of Cage, who is still down and out as we cut away to another commercial break.
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Jeremy Borash is standing by with TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Magnus who is looking even more cocky than before (if that's possible). The champ brags about putting Bobby Roode through a table last week when he is cut off by Samoa Joe! "The Samoan Submission Machine" stares at the title belt hanging over Magnus' shoulder and reminds him that they have some unfinished business given his last title shot, back at Lockdown, Magnus could only beat him with outside assistance from Abyss. Joe tells Magnus to keep an eye on the monitor for this...
5.) Samoa Joe defeats Ethan Carter III (with Katrina and Rockstar Spud) in the Bound for Glory Series via Disqualification (3 points to Joe, -10 to Carter). With EC3 having yet to be pinned or submitted since his arrival to TNA Wrestling almost a year ago, his opponent tonight is no strangers to having an undefeated streak as Samoa Joe himself went on an 18-month long undefeated streak back when he first debuted. Carter and Samoa Joe looked like stars out there tonight as they exchanged blows in an excellent one-on-one encounter. When both EC3 and Joe were down, Katrina got on the apron and distracted the ref, allowing Spud to slide a steel chair into the ring for Carter to use! EC3 picked up the chair and began to size up Joe, who was still down on the mat. By chance, the referee turned around and seen Carter brandishing the chair and Joe down on the mat, leading him to presume that EC3 just used the chair on Joe as he then called for the bell, awarding Joe the disqualification victory here tonight!
EC3 cannot believe it as he tosses the chair aside and begins yelling at the referee that he never actually used the chair! Joe has a smirk on his face as Christy Hemme announces him as the winner via disqualification, awarding Joe 3 points and taking -10 off of Carter! Spud and Katrina are in a state of shock as they enter the ring as the trio all begin yelling at the official! Mike Tenay goes on to note that the -10 points deduction takes Carter out of the all-important top 4!
Commercial Break
Backstage, Ethan Carter III is throwing stuff around in the backstage area as Katrina and Rockstar Spud try and calm him down. Carter is livid, yelling at them that he is now out of the top 4 because of their stupid idea to interfere! EC3 calls them both idiots and storms off leaving the pair behind as they both look distraught...
6.) School of Hard Knox (Hanson & Knux with Rebel) defeat Eric Young and Shark Boy. The outcome to this one shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone as Hanson and Knux dismantled poor EY and Sharky in decisive fashion. The two big men worked well together, picking apart their opponents before ultimately putting Shark Boy away, at the instruction of Rebel, with a Sidewalk Slam (Knux)/Diving Leg Drop (Hanson) combo at 2:14.
Rebel enters the ring, raising the hand of her men. The trio don't get long to celebrate as a wolf howl plays across the Manhattan Center and the TNA World Tag Team Champions, Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards come charging to the ring, leaving their titles on the ramp. The champs take the fight to both Hanson and Knux, firing away at them with forearms and stiff kicks before they both both off the ropes simultaneously and charge at The School of Hard Knox, only to be both laid out by synchronized big boots! Hanson lays Edwards out with a big double underhook powerbomb before Knux then follows it up with an inverted fisherman buster on a helpless Davey. Rebel, once again, raises the hand of both Hanson and Knox as we cut away.
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"The It Factor" Bobby Roode is shown putting on his entrance gear before making his way down the hallway when Jeremy Borash appears for some thoughts ahead of his Bound for Glory Series bout againt Jeff Hardy--and an update on his condition after going through a table last week at Hardcore Justice. Roode says that his ribs are brused but the end goal of headlining the biggest show of the year in Japan is not going to stop him and he's going out there to win.
7.) Bobby Roode defeats Jeff Hardy in the Bound for Glory Series via Pinfall (7 points). After being put through a table by Magnus last week, Roode was selling some injuries here with taped up ribs, which made him easy pickings for Jeff Hardy here tonight. Huge way to close out the show as 2 of the most marketable guys on the Impact Wrestling roster done battle in a dream match of sorts. Just as Hardy looked to be ready to wrap things up here as he climbed to the top rope for a Swanton Bomb, Austin Aries sprints to the ring and tries to shove Hardy off the apron but it backfires and Jeff knocks him off! Despite the failed interference, Aries once again hops on the apron and this time he is able to knock Jeff off balance and crotch him down onto the turnbuckle! Roode takes advantage and hoists Jeff onto his shoulders and hits the Roode Bomb for the win in a decent match.
Before Roode even gets a minute to celebrate, Kurt Angle hits the ring and nails Roode with an Olympic Slam! Angle celebrates until he is stopped in his tracks by Samoa Joe, who drops him with a big Muscle Buster! Hardy is now back to his feet and he spins Joe around and nails a Twist of Fate! Taz notes that these are the top 4 of the BFG Series and they want to be the one with the last laugh here tonight. World Heavyweight Champion, Magnus is now in the ring and he levels Hardy with a title shot! We fade to black with Magnus holding his title belt high above the top 4, 1 of whom will go on to Tokyo to face Magnus for the World Title at Bound for Glory! Taz then chimes in that each competitor laid out in the ring (Hardy/Roode/Angle/Joe) all have unfinished business with Magnus, dating back to late last year when Magnus won the TNA title!
© 2014 TNA Entertainment, LLC. All rights reserved. Leaderboard for Week Ending August 31st, 2014
# | Participant | Points | 1 | Kurt Angle | 41 | 2 | Bobby Roode | 34 | 3 | Jeff Hardy | 27 | 4 | Samoa Joe | 23 | 5 | Ethan Carter III | 22 | 6 | Brian Cage | 16 | 7 | Gunner | 14 | 8 | Bully Ray | 12 | 9 | Austin Aries | 10 | 10 | James Storm | 9 | 11 | Chris Sabin | 7 | 12 | Abyss | 0 |
Points Key: 10 points for a submission victory 7 points for a pinfall victory 5 points for a countout victory 3 points for a DQ victory 2 points for a draw -10 points for a DQ loss
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Post by Jord on Apr 12, 2015 21:12:13 GMT -5
IMPACTWRESTLING.com has just learned that "The Japanese Buzzsaw" Tajiri is coming to New York City for next week's episode of Impact Wrestling! WRESTLE-1 star Tajiri has made a name for himself wrestling for Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and various other promotions around the World.
At this time, we are searching for details on Tajiri's involvement with Impact Wrestling, but if we had to guess, we're predicting that someone will be eating a Buzzsaw Kick this Thursday night!
Tags: Tajiri, news, WRESTLE-1, Impact Wrestling
IMPACT WRESTLING Preview: The BFG Series semi-finals, Tajiri makes Impact Wrestling debut, Ivelisse defends Knockouts Title, EC3 to speak out, and MORE! Preview Thursday's huge IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on Spike at 9/8c! If you can't watch the action on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR!After the top 4 of this years annual Bound for Glory Series were finalized, the top 4 will meet in the semi-finals of the Series as Samoa Joe squares off against Jeff Hardy, and Kurt Angle will meet former enemy Bobby Roode! Which 2 will move on to the finals, which will take place on the following week's (9/11) broadcast? World Heavyweight Champion, Magnus is sure to be on-hand! Former Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and current WRESTLE-1 in Japan star, Tajiri is set to make his IMPACT WRESTLING debut this Thursday night! Details are scarce as to why Tajiri will be in New York City, but we are predicting someone will receive a Buzzsaw Kick! A misunderstanding between the referee and Ethan Carter III lead to EC3 losing his Bound for Glory Series match last Thursday night against Samoa Joe via disqualification. The -10 point deduction lead to Carter, who was in the top 2 of the Series for the majority of it, to drop down to 5th place, missing out on Joe's #3 spot by 1 point! Carter revealed to IMPACTWRESTLING.com that he will be in attendance and will speak out on what he is calling the "#NewYorkScrewjob". Plus, The Progeny have promised revenge on Abyss, who turned on them last Thursday, Ivelisse defends her Knockouts Title against Taryn Terrell. Can Taryn finally win the big one? All of this and so much more this Thursday night (9/4) at 9/8c on Spike!
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Post by Jord on Apr 12, 2015 21:44:34 GMT -5
+ Dixie Carter continues to remain coy on the news broken by TMZ that Spike have opted not to renew their current contract with Impact Wrestling once it expires towards the end of this year. + TNA is coming to the Coussoulis Arena in San Bernardino, CA. on 10/15 for a double taping of Impact Wrestling shows. Tickets are still available and start at $15 or elite ringside seats are priced at $70. + Following the tapings in San Bernardino, TNA will return to the Manhattan Center for a series of dates (10/24 through 10/26) in what TMZ are reporting will take TNA up until the end of their current contract with Spike. + Despite Tajiri being added to the roster page on ImpactWrestling.com, he is no expected to stick around for long but instead was brought in for the New York tapings in a bid to try and boost last minute ticket sales. Tajiri is working for TNA as part of the company's working relationship with WRESTLE-1 in Japan. + Both Robbie E. and Brooke Tessmacher are expected to return to Impact Wrestling programming any time now given that the pair have finished filming the upcoming season of The Amazing Race, set to premiere 9/26 on CBS.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 13, 2015 2:45:06 GMT -5
Ooohhh yeah we're in da Danger Impact Zone and we got ourselves Maggle Tenay and Taz! A Double ain't happy to start things off and guess what? He just lost to Chris Sabin in the Bound for Glory Series thanks to Jeff Hardy. Pretty funny since Sabin hasn't gotten a point in the series until now and it comes to the expense of Aries. Next, we have Bully Ray beat Abyss in what you, yourself, call a DUD! Anyway, good win for Bully Ray and Abyss continues to be The Progeny's bitch. BULLY FEARS MUTA! Still anticipate them to face at Bound For Glory. Kurt Angle beats Gunner next and we get a handshake afterward. Aw, gotta show respect huh? Damn it, Gunner, this man just beat you and you should have smacked him! James Storm versus Brian Cage follows up and the Last Call superkick puts Cage away. Hahahaha, Ethan Carter III gets ten points taken away for the disqualification. Poor EC3, now he's really falling down the BFG Ladder isn't he? Next we get ourselves Hanson and Knux - School of Hard Knox? But his name is Knux! Good win for them, expected. Poor Eric Young being a bitch. The TNA World Tag Team Champions want a fight and they got it. Seems a little early for Hanson, whom just came in, to be in that picture though. Finally, we get Bobby Roode beating Jeff Hardy in the main event and gaining seven points. Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe and Magnus all get involved afterward and we have the top four, as of right now, getting laid out by the TNA World Champion. I like Magnus standing tall. A good edition of Danger Zone Impact, I don't see what you disliked so much about it you lil' Katy Perry boobing mf.
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Post by Jord on Apr 14, 2015 19:03:10 GMT -5
Impact Wrestling on Sep. 4, 2014 @ New York City, NY. — Ep. #535The show comes on-air with a video recapping the past 3 months of the Bound for Glory Series and how the final 4 were decided last week--Kurt Angle, Bobby Roode, Jeff Hardy and Samoa Joe. Tonight, Joe meets Hardy, and Kurt meets Roode in 2 semi-final bouts before the winners then move on to next week's final! Who will earn the right to face Magnus for the TNA World Heavyweight Champion in just over 5 weeks time at Bound for Glory in Tokyo, Japan?
Following the video, the Spike cameras are rolling and we are once again back emanating from the Manhattan Center in New York City! Taz and Mike Tenay welcome us to the broadcast before the music of our World Champ, Magnus starts up and he comes out to a negative reaction from those in attendance. Once in the ring, the champ gets on the mic and begins to talk about how none of the top 4 phase him, given that he has beaten all 4 of them already. He claims that they are no match for him and regardless of whoever wins the Series, the closing moments of Bound for Glory in Tokyo will be him with his title raised high. Bobby Roode's music cuts off Magnus as he appears from the back in his ring gear. Roode corrects Magnus as he reminds him that he has never beaten Bobby Roode 1-2-3. Bobby asks Magnus to cast his mind back to March 13th broadcast of Impact Wrestling when after months of being promised a title shot by Dixie Carter, he finally got his shot at Magnus' title only for Abyss to interfere. He tells Magnus that after he wins the Bound for Glory Series, things will start to come full circle for him when he goes on to finally get his rematch from March 13th and win the title!
Samoa Joe then comes out to a big pop from the New York crowd. He tells Roode that if anyone deserves a title shot, it's himself! Joe says that Bobby Roode may have fought Magnus to a No Contest back in March--but he too was cheated out of a title shot as he wasn't 100%, nor medically cleared to compete against Magnus back at Lockdown following being attacked by Abyss before his title shot. Magnus tells Joe that he pinned him fair and square. Jeff Hardy comes out next as Magnus is shown looking frustrated at being interrupted 3 times now! Hardy brings up how Magnus could only defeat him to retain the World Title thanks to Rockstar Spud shoving him off the top of a Ladder! Magnus goes to speak only to be cut off again! This time it's an appearance by Kurt Angle, who too was unfairly beaten by Magnus as back in Glasgow at the start of the year in a Steel Cage match, he was about to make him tap out to the Ankle Lock until Dixie Carter got involved and ended up costing him the match! "Boy, Magnus sure has his work cut out with whoever he faces at Bound for Glory given that all 4 guys have a bone to pick with him and are out for redemption!", Mike Tenay chimes. Magnus gloats about how he doesn't care about their complaints and that he's the champion right now, and he'll still be the champion when he leaves Japan! Joe ends up dropping Magnus with a big right hand punch but he springs right back to his feet before Roode then drops him with a right hand of his own! He once again bounces back to his feet before Kurt does the same as does Hardy! The champ then has the sense to escape the ring, taking his title with him as he holds his jaw. The top 4 then begin circling each other but before anything happens we cut to a commercial break!
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Footage from before the break of TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Magnus being dropped with punches from the top 4 in the Bound for Glory Series is shown. We then cut to the back where an irate Magnus is infuriated as he storms down the hallway. Jeremy Borash catches up with him for a word on what just happened. Magnus says that it was a 4-on-1 attack out there and that he has beaten them all before and will do the same at Bound for Glory!
1.) Tajiri defeats DJ Z (with Jessie Godderz). The Impact Wrestling debut of Tajiri, who is here as part of TNA's working relationship with WRESTLE-1 in Japan, was a great moment to see for those in attendance tonight. No outside interference from Jessie could save DJ Z out there tonight, as Tajiri used the green mist on both Jessie to a huge ovation before knocking DJ Z into next week with a sick Buzzsaw Kick to pick up the 3 in his debut!
Referee Earl Hebner raises the hand of Tajiri to a big pop but his celebration is cut short by the theme music of Bully Ray, who has some history with Tajiri's WRESTLE-1 counterpart, and TNA Hall of Famer, The Great Muta. Bully wants to be the first to welcome Tajiri to Impact Wrestling before he begins to sarcastically applaud him for his win over DJ Z.
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2.) Knockouts Champion, Ivelisse (with Alyssa Flash) defeats Taryn Terrell (with Santana) to retain. Another solid showing here from both Terrell and Ivelisse, who met just a few weeks ago where Ivelisse was only able to retain the title by the skin of her teeth. Taryn took the fight to the champ, giving it her all as she unloaded on her. The referee took a bump at one point prompting Alyssa to enter the ring and size up Terrell, who was checking on the official. Before Flash was able to do anything, Santana took her down with a spear and repeatedly slammed her into off the mat before tossing her out to the floor! Santana then shocks everyone by turning on Terrell with a short-arm clothesline before then leaving the ring, allowing Ivelisse to capitalize and put the challenger away with a Slingblade to retain the gold roughly 6 minutes in.
Flash hands Ivelisse the Knockouts title belt inside the ring before Santana picks up a dazed Taryn Terrell and adds insult to injury by spiking her with a DDT! Gail Kim comes running to the ring and gets in Santana's face, asking her what her problem is. Santana simply laughs before she slaps the taste out of Gail's mouth and then tossing her shoulder first into the ring post!
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Jeremy Borash is standing by in the back with "The Monster" Abyss, who turned face last week when he finally turned on The Progeny after suffering a loss against Bully Ray. Before JB is able to actually ask Abyss anything, Birch and Bram blindside him! The pair both stomp away at him as Jeremy scatters away. They pick up Abyss' trusted weapon Janice before heading off.
"The Greatest Man that Ever Lived" Austin Aries comes out from the back, soaking up the heat from the crowd before taking a seat alongside Mike Tenay and Taz at the announcers booth.
3.) Samoa Joe defeats Jeff Hardy in the Bound for Glory Series semi-finals. Solid first hour main event here with both Joe and Hardy fighting tooth and nail to pick up the win tonight and move on to next week's finals. Crowd were split, rooting for both guys. Hardy looked to put Joe away with the Swanton Bomb but Joe was able to roll out of harm's way just in time. Austin Aries noted on commentary that he's sick and tired of being pushed aside by management when a has-been like Jeff Hardy gets continuously booked on shows. Joe picked up the win via a Muscle Buster after Jeff spent too much time keeping an eye on Aries at ringside.
As Joe has his hand raised, the camera cuts off to Austin Aries, who removes his headset and appears to be delighted at Hardy's loss. Aries heads to the back as Hardy keeps an eye on him.
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Katrina comes down the rampway to no entrance music, sobbing into a tissue as she makes her way into the ring. On the microphone, she begins crying as she talks about how Ethan Carter III hasn't returned any of her calls since last Thursday night and that he hasn't even come home but has instead stayed at their country house. She says that she's heartbroken as she begins crying again and begs Carter to come down to the ring and speak to her. It's not EC3 who comes to the ring but instead Rockstar Spud, who gets into the ring and tries to reassure Katrina that everything will work out just fine and that he hasn't returned any of his calls either. Spud tells her that the whole thing last week was just one big massive understanding and that nobody is to blame other than the dumb referee. "TROUBLE TROUBLE TROUBLE TROUBLE TROUBLE TROUBLE TROUBLE" Ethan Carter III's music starts and he slowly emerges from the backstage area, not looking impressed. Spud holds the middle rope down for EC3 in a bid to get in his good books. Carter talks about how he is destined for greatness and to be the TNA World Heavyweight Champion and last week his -10 point deduction meant he finished the Series in 5th position, just one point less than Samoa Joe, who finished in the top 4 and has now gone on to advance to the finals next week. Carter yells that it should have been him! Katrina tries to reason with him but he tells her to shut her mouth and save it! He goes to leave, prompting Spud to run to the middle rope and hold it down for him once again. Carter pauses to look back at Katrina before he shocks everyone in attendance by kicking Spud, who crashes down onto the apron and then to the floor! EC3 removes his suit jacket and leaves the ring before hammering away at Spud with a series of shots to the head. He tosses Spud back into the ring before spiking him with a sickening One Percenter as the crowd boo whilst Katrina looks on grinning. Katrina runs and jumps into EC3's arm before they kiss as Mike Tenay wonders what the hell just happened!
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Ethan Carter III and Katrina are shown heading down the hallway as EC3 has his arm around Katrina, the pair of them all smiles after their beatdown of Rockstar Spud just before the commercials. Jeremy Borash appears for a word on why they just turned on Spud. Carter says that Spud is unreliable and cost him the Bound for Glory Series last week. Jeff Jarrett appears to a pop from the crowd before he and Carter go face to face. "Keep on walking old man", EC3 tells Jarrett, who begins to laugh before asking Ethan how his Aunt Dixie is. Jarrett then heads off laughing as he goes, leaving EC3 looking furious as Katrina tries to calm him down!
4.) World Tag Team Champions, The Wolves vs. Bad Influence in a non-title match ends in a No Contest. No matter how often Bad Influence and The Wolves square off, it still feels like it's the first time we're seeing them go at it. Outstanding non-title tag match here, as you would expect. Daniels and Kazarian almost picked up the win several times but Davey and Eddie are the champs for a reason and they always found a way to kick out in time. Just as it looked like both Edwards and Richards were looking to put Kazarian away, Hanson and Knux stormed the ring with Rebel trailing behind them and immediately went after The Wolves!
Davey and Eddie seem ready for a fight as they fire away at The School of Hard Knox but the clear size and strength advantage of both Hanson and Knux proves too much as they soon take control, laying waste to the champs! Kazarian and Daniels are now both back to their feet and they seem to be enjoying seeing The Wolves laid out as they pat both big men on the back. But the unity in the ring doesn't last long as Knux and Hanson attack Bad Influence too! With Rebel directing traffic from outside, The School of Hard Knox are left standing tall over 4 bodies!
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5.) Low-Ki defeats Seiya Sanada. Exciting X-Division action here as two babyfaces in Low-Ki and WRESTLE-1's Sanada done battle in a fantastic bout. Periodically throughout the match, the cameras would cut to the back where X-Division Champ, Kenny King could be seen keeping a close eye on the match via a monitor. Ki picked up the win with the Ki Krusher.
The official raises the hand of Low-Ki as Taz notes that with Bound for Glory just a matter of weeks away and no clear number 1 contender for Kenny King's X-Division Title, it will be an interesting month to see who steps up and earns the right to challenge King.
Backstage, Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards storm into Jeff Jarrett's office enraged after being attacked by The School of Hard Knox. The Wolves want Hanson and Knux in a tag match right now! Jarrett makes it happen for next week and the titles will not be on the line as he wants to see Hanson and Knux prove themselves and earn a title shot rather than attacking everyone.
We see a split screen of both Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode making their way to ringside...
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A video hypes Bound for Glory airing live on PPV from Tokyo, Japan on October 12!
6.) Bobby Roode defeats Kurt Angle in the Bound for Glory Series semi-finals. "The It Factor" and the Olympic gold medallist tore the roof off of the Manhattan Center here tonight in a classic encounter. The crowd favoured Kurt given that Roode is more of a tweener. Both men were desperate to move on to the finals next week and get that much closer to facing Magnus for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Bound for Glory in Tokyo given that they have both been screwed out of title matches against Magnus in the past. Kurt looked for a German Suplex but Roode was able to land on his feet before Roode quickly scooped him up onto his shoulders for the Roode Bomb but Kurt was able to counter that by landing on his feet himself and then going for the Olympic Slam! In an impressive series of reversals, Roode is once again able to land on both feet before scooping Angle up onto his back once more and this time it proved to be successful as he slams him down with the Roode Bomb for the pinfall victory!
Neither man get back to their feet as Roode's music plays and Christy Hemme announces him as the victory. After regaining himself, Bobby is able to get back to his feet as he celebrates a hard-fought victory here tonight. Samoa Joe makes his way down the rampway and into the ring where he goes nose-to-nose with Roode! Don't miss the finals of next week's BFG Series as Samoa Joe takes on Bobby Roode! Who will earn the right to headline Bound for Glory in Tokyo?
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Post by Jord on Apr 14, 2015 19:04:10 GMT -5
Bound for Glory on Oct. 12, 2014 @ Tokyo, JP. — Line-up subject to changeTNA World Heavyweight Championship: Magnus defends vs. Bobby Roode/Samoa Joe
Plus, The Great Muta is to be inducted into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame!
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Post by Jord on Apr 14, 2015 19:21:26 GMT -5
In a major piece of breaking news, IMPACTWRESTLING.com has learned that TNA Wrestling Hall of Famer and former 5-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Kurt Angle's contract has expired as of today (9/9). Jeff Jarrett and Angle, who failed to advance to the finals of the 2014 Bound for Glory Series after losing to Bobby Roode this past Thursday night, were unable to come to terms on a new deal that would have seen the Olympic gold medallist remain under contract with TNA Wrestling.
IMPACTWRESTLING.com would like to thank Kurt for everything that he has done for the company over the past 8 years and we wish him all of the best in his future endeavours.
Tags: Kurt Angle, news, breaking news, Impact Wrestling
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 15, 2015 8:44:23 GMT -5
Alright, the layout I love is back. We're getting to the nitty grittty of the Bound for Glory Series. I like the link to a past episode. The final four showing up is col build. Tajiri is someone I've always been a fan of and booking him makes sense with Bound for Glory in Japan. I think TNA did this in real life. Bull Ray/Great Muta should be good if it happens. Maybe I forget but why did Santana act like a heel and slap Gail Kim if she's with Taryn Terrell. I wonder what's in store for the Anti-Knockouts come BFG. Nice to see Samoa Joe go over Jeff Hardy though it surprised me. I think you've done well with building him back up. Graphics! Great Ethan Carter III segment. He is a phenomenal heel and having him beat up Rockstar Spud adds to that. The tag team division is getting crowded and heating up. I feel like we may heading to a multi-team match at BFG. With the note that there is no clear cut number one contender for the X Division Title, I can see an Ulitmate X match or something coming. Great main event and absolutely stoked that Bobby Roode wins. Then reading that Kurt Angle's contract has expired is wonderful. I mean, Angle is great but I'm pretty done with him in TNA. If he really does leave, it opens the door for Austin Aries or EC3 to get title runs. Another really good show man.
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Post by snickelodeon on Apr 15, 2015 14:55:15 GMT -5
First off I normally read shows on my phone your layout doesn't fit my screen had the same issue in the past with some of Elliot's work.
I applaud the brave call to let Angle go, everyone gets to the end of the road it's a brave call to accept that and let big names go before they go stale.
Bound for Glory is shaping up the decision to go with Roode and Joe in the final is smart they have the most history with Magnus, see your trying to create some doubt as to who is going to win but I feel like it's a lock that Roode is going over.
Seems the rest of the card we'll see
Ray v Muta Aries v Hardy Hard Knox v Wolves Ultimate X ECIII v Spud
Strong show interesting to see how you round it off.
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Post by Jord on Apr 15, 2015 18:13:47 GMT -5
First off I normally read shows on my phone your layout doesn't fit my screen had the same issue in the past with some of Elliot's work. Oops, sorted that out! Should be good to go when reading on your phone in the future.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 16, 2015 23:30:02 GMT -5
Here we go with Impact and we got ourselves the end of the BFG Series on the horizon. I see Bobby Roode winning, ultimately, with the story behind everything. JEEEEEEZUS! THERE WAS FIVE FOUR OF 'EM! #Zandig. Tajiri is here and, although I know you said it's just a short thing, I wouldn't mind seeing him stick around a little while. Glad he beat DJ Z. Eff DJ Z. And Jessie. Bully Ray's appearance was a nice touch with his stuff going on with The Great Muta. Ivelisse beats Taryn Terrell to retain, fair enough. Taryn has improved though so I could see her winning the title down the line, but, shiz went wrong with Santana being a bitch so she probably has to deal with that and Gail in the mix. So much women. Samoa Joe beats Jeff Hardy in the Bound For Glory Series semi-finals, which I was fine with. Jeff has other stuff to with Austin Aries. Damn you, EC3. Man, he's such a giant scumbag, ain't he? I liked the emphasis on how he finished one point out of the top four in the BFG Series due to the disqualification. Katrina is just as much of a bitch as she is, fo sho. Just saying. The Wolves and Bad Influence goes to a no contest, shame. Hanson and Knux getting in the mix, again, even though I'm not too keen on their quick uprise still. Low-Ki beats Seiya Sanada. Nothing big, just X Division promotion. The Wolves versus The School of Hard Knox next week, eh? We'll see. Lastly, Bobby Roode gets a huge win over Kurt Angle as expected and I do fully expect him to go on and beat Samoa Joe in the finals and ultimately get his match with Magnus. Good stuff, looking forward to the final stretch to Bound For Glory.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 18, 2015 21:48:49 GMT -5
TNA Impact Wrestling: Thursday 7th August 2014…Bad Influence kicking off in tag team action against Kenny King and Alex Shelley made for a good opening contest. It made Kazarian and Christopher Daniels look credible, and it also increased the drama between Kenny King and Alex Shelley which was the goal here to build for their TNA X-Division Championship coming up, probably at Hardcore Justice? Bobby Roode wants the TNA World Heavyweight Championship back around his waist eh? Magnus has something to do, which I’m always happy to see. I doubt Magnus will lose the title between now and Bound For Glory at least, mind you. This is my problem with the Bound For Glory Series, though: Magnus will defend against various participants in the BFG Series leading up to that series’ conclusion anyway, but will most likely retain, making those matches appear predictable. Meanwhile, the winner of the BFG Series looks silly if they go win that series and hypothetically lose in the big title match. Which kind of makes the concept predictable. I guess it is TNA’s version of the Royal Rumble leading up to Bound For Glory though, so I can see why this is the case. Brian Cage’s interview was fun, and it sets him up for what should be more to come. And I was right, with an easy win against Chris Sabin. I don’t think newcomer Cage will win the series mind you, but I do think he’ll come close. He has a lot of potential. More antics with Ethan Carter III, Rockstar Spud and Katrina bullying Jeff Jarrett. This will surely go somewhere in the coming months…Ethan Carter III then defeating Abyss was fun, although I wasn’t expecting it to be such a decisive match. Clean win for Carter was a surprise – but with it being Monster’s Ball I kind of suspected more points to be rewarded for the gimmick match stipulation. Nonetheless, I think it would be interesting to see EC3 win the series – even though that probably won’t be your direction. Bully Ray defeating Jeff Hardy was fine, a match we’ve seen so many times by now over the years. The count-out finish was fine I guess – but it’s still less points than a pinfall win, so the logic there was a bit off. Taryn Terrell defeating Alysha Flash surely sets up for Taryn’s rematch with Ivelisse for the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship, which should be interesting. The card for Hardcore Justice sets up so smoothly, I like the process. Knux? Hanson? Interesting…Aces & Eights reunion? I hope not, but if it’s a variation, I’m all for it. I’m surprised you left that open ended for the rest of the show, though. The Wolves have charge of who’s in contention to their TNA World Tag Team Championships? Interesting. I don’t know about Manik and Sanada having to beat the BroMans again though. And lastly, decisive submission win for Samoa Joe is good against James Storm – who’s now 0-2 in the past two weeks. We’ll see where he goes from here. Overall not a bad episode, mainly built around hype and establishing. It was kind of filler but kind of not.
TNA Impact Wrestling: Thursday 14th August 2014…Ah, seems I misread last week’s write-up. It’s cool to see Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards defending the TNA World Tag Team Championships against Manik and Seiya Sanada – however a street fight is a strange gimmick. With it being Hardcore Justice, I understand it to a degree, but I’m surprised it isn’t a ladder match or something of that kind. It hasn’t got much heat, but nonetheless, this could be a fun match. I suspect the Wolves will walk out victorious, though. Magnus opening up the show was nice, and a good promo from him. Robert Roode’s interruption was fine – I haven’t seen Rob Terry in a while though. Surprising attack, and it led to Bobby Roode beating him in the opening contest, which was good. It set Roode up for the shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship next week – although I do wish this was more of a main event storyline, considering it’s mainly been utilised throughout the show or in the opening segment. It would’ve been good to see it in the final segment – but who knows, I’ve not read that far yet. There will be consequences, eh? Intriguing for Abyss, who will probably get assaulted by Bram and Birch soon enough. Interesting situation with the Bound For Glory Series competitors. I’m not too sure what to think of it, but it fills out the rest of the card for Hardcore Justice, as thrown together as it appears right now. Not for much longer I suppose. I do think Samoa Joe and Brian Cage would lead to an awesome rivalry, though. Gunner defeating Abyss didn’t surprise me too much. I do hope we see more of Gunner in the future, to be honest. I don’t mind him as a talent, really. Up next, I’m surprised that Ivelisse put the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship on the line a week before Hardcore Justice, but I suppose the card is now full for that show. If Taryn Terrell can’t get the job done, can Gail Kim? And what kind of friction could that have between Taryn and Gail given their history? The Anti-Knockouts meanwhile resume the mind games, could a tag team match next week be brewing? Why, yes. Wait, 10,000 thumbtacks match? That’s crazy, maybe a bit too much? I don’t know really. Ethan Carter III addressing Jeff Jarrett in that packaged segment was very strong words, and I do think EC3 winning the BFG Series would be cool to see, with Magnus transitioning into a babyface role…unless Bobby Roode wins the title next week? I could maybe see it, considering that Magnus has had a passable reign as TNA World Heavyweight Championship reign. Magnus and Bobby Roode being merely a brawl was ambitious on the part of Roode, and the violent process was nice to set up next week’s main event. Good work here, all in all. Knux and Hanson’s segment continues to slowly set up…whatever it could set up. I guess that’s another team for the ever-growing tag team division. Not bad. The New Jersey Devils? Ewwww. What HEATSEEKERS. It’s a shame that this isn’t the best time of year or logical for this reference, since the hockey season ended back in May and it was the LA Kings that beat the Rangers in the finals to win the Stanley Cup. Maybe if they were wearing Kings jerseys that would have elicited more heat…little hockey lesson for you there! I didn’t really expect you to get the reference right if you don’t know about ice hockey, but it would have made an improvement so y’know. Manik and Seiya Sanada now beating Bad Influence! Another win for the masked duo going into the match with the Wolves next week – Kazarian and Christopher Daniels really don’t have a firm position in TNA, trading losses and wins every week to other teams. Next, Kenny King and Alex Shelley setting up next week’s TNA X-Division Championship match was cool, what’s the stipulation for this one though? If it’s even on the card, understanding it’s a two hour show. Austin Aries and Kurt Angle’s interviews were very nice to include, and it was fine promotion for the main event – Angle going over was fine, although not by submission? Quite interesting, but it shows Aries isn’t a quitter. Aries is getting angry huh? Interesting development. That said, I do wish the TNA World Heavyweight Championship segment went on last mind you, as it would have been a compelling main event angle (and to mix it up from repeated Bound For Glory Series matches). Overall though, this was a good last show before Hardcore Justice – where we expect to move one big step closer to Bound For Glory in the next two months. Good work.
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Post by Jord on Apr 19, 2015 19:46:59 GMT -5
Impact Wrestling on Sep. 11, 2014 @ New York City, NY. — Ep. #536 A well put together video package opens the show tonight, recapping the entire 2014 Bound for Glory Series and how tonight Bobby Roode and Samoa Joe will do-battle in the finals to determine who will go on to Bound for Glory in Tokyo to face Magnus for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Following that, Mike Tenay and Taz welcome us to the Manhattan Center for another stacked broadcast. The immediately begin to hype how next week Impact Wrestling will take Spike cameras across the country for 4 LIVE broadcasts over the next month starting with the Kezar Pavilion in San Fran. next Thursday!
1.) Ultimate Tiger defeats Chris Sabin and Manik. Fresh off of finishing second last in the Bound for Glory Series, former World Champion and multi-time X-Division Champion, Chris Sabin looked to get back on the winning path here tonight with a fast-paced X-Division three way match. Mexico's Ultimate Tiger ended up leaving tonight with the victory after a picture-perfect Sabertooth Splash on Manik at 5:11.
Referee Brian Hebner raises the hand of a victorious Ultimate Tiger, who stands on the middle rope and spreads his arms as the crowd cheer him.
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TNA Knockout, Gail Kim is in the ring when we return from the break. Santana's music hits and she strolls out to a negative reaction following her heel turn last week when she cost Taryn Terrell her match against Ivelisse for the Knockout's Championship. Santana says that she was riding high in the Knockout's division whilst Taryn was M.I.A due to pregnancy and when Taryn came back, Santana was pushed to the sidelines by TNA management, who gave Terrell so much TV time. Santana yells that Taryn took her spot and she's going to take it back. Gail has clearly heard enough as she spears her to the mat!
2.) Santana defeats Gail Kim. Santana plays the cowardly heel in the early going, continuously leaving the ring whenever the inaugural TNA Knockouts Champ in Gail Kim gets some momentum going. This done nothing but rile up the vocal New York crowd, who began heckling Santana, who seems much more at home as a heel than a babyface. Santana countered the Eat Defeat into a snap DDT for the win.
A devilish grin appears on the face of Santana as she gets to her feet and the official raises her hand. She begins bowing to the crowd at all 4 corners of the squared circle before Taryn Terrell slides into the ring and immediately goes for Santana but she bails from the ring as soon as she notices Terrell! Taryn invites Santana back into the ring for a fight but she objects and instead heads up the ramp to the back.
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TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Magnus is shown arriving to the arena earlier today flanked by some assistants who are carrying his luggage. Magnus has the gold over his shoulder when the cameraman asks for his thoughts on tonight's Bound for Glory Series finals match-up between "The It Factor" Bobby Roode and "The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe. Magnus doesn't care who wins because he's retained against them both already this year--Joe at Lockdown and Roode on the 3/13 episode of Impact Wrestling. He tells the cameraman that the interview is now over and tells him to stop rolling.
In the back we see Bully Ray seemingly looking for someone or something. He eventually comes across Tajiri and he begins acting out of the ordinary friendly as he welcomes Tajiri to Impact Wrestling and how it's great to see him after so many years. Tajiri seems to forget about Bully's on-going rivalry with friend The Great Muta as he thanks Bully for the welcome. Bully tells him that if he has any problems or questions then to come straight to him. Tajiri says that he will before he heads off. Once he is out of sight, Bully's big smile immediately disappears into a straight, evil looking expression.
Rockstar Spud is shown walking through the halls backstage. We will hear from Spud after last week's vicious beatdown by his then-best friend Ethan Carter III right after this...
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The very British entrance theme of Rockstar Spud hits and he comes to the ring, not looking his usual self after his best friend Ethan Carter III and his girlfriend Katrina turned their backs on him in a vicious beatdown that left Spud bloodied. Spud wastes no time in calling out Carter to face him like a man! Ask and you shall receive young Spud as the theme of Ethan Carter III hits before he emerges out from the back alongside Katrina. Carter calls Spud weak and the reason he turned on him last week was because Spud cost him the Bound for Glory Series when he got him disqualified against Samoa Joe. Spud wants to face Carter right here, right now but EC3 declines, saying that he won't be wasting his time in wiping the floor with him. Katrina gets on the mic and begins running down Spud saying that EC3 has better things to focus on than wrestling Spud--like winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Spud calls Katrina a bitch and tells her to back off which the crowd pop at! "You know what?! ... you know what?! ... You can face Ethan right now if you wish...but under one condition! You face the BOTH of us in a 2-on-1 handicap match!", Katrina orders. Spud accepts before he fires away at Ethan with forearms!
3.) Ethan Carter III & Katrina defeat Rockstar Spud in a 2-on-1 Handicap match. After being left bloodied by Carter and Katrina last week on Impact Wrestling, Rockstar Spud was out there tonight for a measure of revenge as he would not let up, firing away at an unsuspecting EC3 in the beginning with rapid forearm shots before then taking him off his feet with a dropkick to the knee! The crowd were totally behind Spud as a babyface given their hatred for EC3 and Katrina, who play their roles so well. Once Ethan was able to take control, Katrina wanted tagged in to which she began to slap the head of Spud and claw at his back before tagging herself out. Spud almost pulled off the upset of the year with a corner bulldog, coming close to ending EC3's near 1-year long undefeated streak but he was able to kick out at just the last minute! After blocking a slap from Katrina, Spud teased hitting her as the crowd went nuts but before he could do anything, Carter saved his girl and nailed the One Percenter on Spud for the 1-2-3.
A thoroughly entertaining match there that really told a story. Katrina leaps into the arms of Carter before the pair make out in the middle of the ring. EC3 seemingly isn't finished with Spud, though, as he picks him up off the mat and sets him up for another One Percenter but Director of Wrestling Operations, Jeff Jarrett (who has some serious beef with Carter) hits the ring. Ethan tosses Spud aside before he and Jarrett go nose-to-nose as they have words that the cameras don't pick up. We then hear Carter daring Double J to hit him. The crowd start a big "HIT HIM *clap clap clap clap clap* HIT HIM" chant as Katrina screams at ringside for them to shut up. Carter points his finger in Jarrett's face and begins telling him that he can't hit him. Taz notes that Jarrett cannot get physical with Impact Wrestling talent because he's an authority figure. Jarrett ends up leaving the ring as Carter and Katrina mock the crowd in the ring, saying that Jarrett knows better, etc. Suddenly, Jeff turns around and slides back into the ring before spinning an unsuspecting EC3 around and flooring him with a huge right hand! Carter rolls under the bottom rope as Katrina touches his face. Carter yells that Jarrett won't get away with this!
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Katrina and Ethan Carter III are shown coming through the entrance curtain during the break where Jeremy Borash is standing by with a microphone. Carter is furious as he yells into the camera that Jeff Jarrett just made the biggest mistake of his entire, worthless career! Ethan is handed a cell phone by Katrina as he says that he's going to call his lawyer and get a hefty lawsuit drafted up before the duo leave.
We see a video package highlighting Samoa Joe's time in the Bound for Glory Series. The video cuts between footage of Joe competing to him sitting down talking with Jeremy Borash in some pre-taped segments as he talks about his history with Magnus. Joe notes how they were best friends at one time and TNA World Tag Team Champions. Joe says that Magnus has screwed him over one too many times and after he beats Bobby Roode tonight in the Bound for Glory Series finals, he's going to walk out of Tokyo the same way he should have walked out of Miami back at Lockdown in March--the World Champ!
Mike Tenay and Taz talk about what a night it's been thus far and we still have 50 minutes to go! They talk about the big news breaking on IMPACTWRESTLING.com late Tuesday night that TNA Wrestling Hall of Famer, Kurt Angle's contract with the company has expired. The pair take the time to thank Kurt for everything that he has done for the company over the past 8 years and wish him all the best.
4.) Austin Aries defeats Brian Cage. Aries used a plethora of dirty tactics throughout to remain in control over the much bigger Brian Cage here tonight but he needed to do more than that to keep "The F'n Machine" down as Cage would end up fighting back, eventually taking control himself after side-stepping Austin's attempt at a missile dropkick before then turning him inside out with the same discus lariat that has put so many men before Aries away. Cage looked to have the match in the bag but Aries was able to kick out at the last second much to the surprise of everyone--and Cage! Both men battled back, putting on a stellar singles match here that the crowd absolutely ate up. In the end, Aries was able to dodge another attempt at a discus lariat by Cage before almost knocking Brian's teeth out with a sick discus forearm! Aries then follows it up with his turnbuckle dropkick and then an impressive Brainbuster for the 1-2-3 in a hard-fought battle.
After celebrating the big win, Aries rolls out of the ring and begins to head up the ramp when he stops as a fan can be seen asking for a picture. Aries heads over to the fan, who happens to be wearing a Jeff Hardy t-shirt. Aries acts friendly with the fan before he smacks him and begins to pull him over the guardrail in an attempt to tear the Jeff Hardy top off his back! Aries is successful as he then tears the top up and throws it at the fan, screaming at him to buy some better merch! Security appear to try and difuse the situation when Jeff Hardy comes running down the ramp to a big pop! Security stop Hardy from getting near Aries, who is escorted through the crowd by security, leaving Hardy to attend to the fan of his who was just stripped of his t-shirt. "What the hell is wrong with Austin Aries?", Taz questions.
Commercial Break
In a video package pretty much identical to the Samoa Joe one that aired earlier in the broadcast, Bobby Roode is shown sitting down with Jeremy Borash ahead of the Bound for Glory Series finals in tonight's main event match-up. Roode talks about late last year, TNA President Dixie Carter came to him with a proposition--if he helped Magnus fend off AJ Styles, Sting and Jeff Hardy to retain the World Championship then she would reward him with a title shot. Footage is shown of Roode helping Magnus to defeat all 3 men. Bobby claims that without him, Magnus wouldn't even have the TNA World Heavyweight Championship to begin with! Roode says that Dixie refused to give him the title shot he was promised for months and when he finally did--he was screwed out of it! Roode says that tonight, things will start to come full circle for him as he will beat Samoa Joe, a man who he is no stranger to, out there before he books a return ticket to Japan where he will headline Bound for Glory in Korakuen Hall.
5.) The School of Hard Knox (Hanson & Knux with Rebel) defeat TNA World Tag Team Champions, The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) in a non-title match. Since bursting onto the tag team scene just a few weeks back, The School of Hard Knox, lead by the beautiful but dangerous Rebel, have laid waste to any team who have stood in their way. After interrupting The Wolves tag match against Bad Influence (Kazarian & Christopher Daniels) last week, Hanson and Knux took out all 4 men. The Wolves are the tag champs for a reason and they went straight to Jeff Jarrett and got this one booked. Both teams put on an entertaining tag bout that saw Hanson and Knux isolate Eddie before he made the hot tag to Davey, who came in and cleared house! In the end, the size and power advantage of Knux and Hanson proved to be the difference maker as they put Edwards away with their sidewalk slam/diving legdrop combo 6 minutes in.
Rebel enters the ring where she then stands between Knux and Hanson before raising both their hand's in victory! Mike Tenay and Taz talk about how that certainly puts The School of Hard Knox next in line for a shot at The Wolves' tites. Their celebration is cut short by Christopher Daniels and Kazarian, who sprint down the ramp and into the ring, taking one hell of a fight to the two big men! Rebel flees the ring as Bad Influence simultaneously bounce off the ropes with running forearm shots that do nothing to neither Hanson nor Knux. Together with Davey and Eddie, the 4 of them are able to take Knux and Hanson down, sending them crashing through the middle rope and out to the arena floor as the crowd pop! Rebel cannot believe it as back in the ring, Bad Influence extend a hand out to The Wolves... who accept! A great face turn for Bad Influence here tonight who, along with The Wolves, realise that they need to forget their history and align in a bid to take down The School of Hard Knox!
Commercial Break
The arena lights dim as the theme of The Progeny--Birch and Bram--starts up before the pair make their way down to the ring brandishing Abyss' weapon of choice, Janice, which they took from him last week after attacking him at the interview area. Birch gets on the mic and talks about how Abyss will live to regret turning on himself and Bram two weeks back. Birch calls Abyss a failure and that they came to Impact Wrestling way back when because they realised how he is nothing but a PG version of what he once was. Bram takes the mic and talks about how he can't wait to beat the living daylights out of Abyss when they finally meet in a sanctioned match inside the squared circle. Bram raises Janice up high as he stares at the plank of wood, talking about how he can understand why Abyss is enamoured with her because she is... beautiful? Bram spins her around, admiring the spikes all over the board. Birch sticks Janice to the turnbuckle pad before he tells Abyss that if he doesn't get out here and face them, they will break Janice. Abyss' music eventually comes on and he comes to the ring, pleading with The Progeny not to do any harm to her. Once in the ring, Bram orders Abyss to get on his knees and beg for forgiveness. He refuses and as Bram storms over to the corner to retrieve Janice from the turnbuckle pad, Abyss attacks Bram from behind, flooring him with a big club to the back! Birch goes for Abyss but he too gets dropped, allowing Abyss to retrieve Janice! Bram charges at him but Abyss swings Janice at him and both Bram and Birch have more sense than to try and fight with a man swinging a plank of wood covered in long, rusty nails. Furious, Birch challenges Abyss to a 1-on-1 Monster's Ball next week in San Francisco! Abyss accepts, telling Birch to have Bram in his corner because he will have Janice in his!
Commercial Break
After both Samoa Joe and Bobby Roode make their respective entrances to no introduction, Christy Hemme gets prepared to do their ring introductions as they stand across from each other in opposite corners of the 4-sided ring. Just as Christy raises her microphone, the music of TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Magnus hits and he comes out to the top of the ramp with the World Title in-hand as well as a microphone. "I'm sorry, Christy, darling, but I won't keep you! I just wanted to be personally be on-hand for this one to see who I will have to wipe the floor with in Tokyo at Bound for Glory in just a little over 4 weeks time!", he arrogantly chimes in before taking a seat alongside Mike Tenay and Taz at the announce booth.
6.) Bobby Roode vs. Samoa Joe in the Bound for Glory Series finals ends in a Time Limit Draw. With so much at stake here tonight and given both men's past history with Magnus, both Roode and Joe were desperate to leave here tonight with the victory and that was evident given how hard they went at it tonight. Roode was the favourite going in to this one given his well-documented past couple of months with Magnus, however, Joe was relentless tonight as he pulled everything out of the bag to try and pick up the win here but Bobby just would not stay down on his back long enough for the referee to count the 3 count. A clock appears on-screen, noting that there is only 5 minutes left remaining of this bout that had a 20 minute time limit. Roode began fighting back and was able to take Joe down with the Roode Bomb out of nowhere as the clock continues to count down on-screen, leaving everyone thinking that Roode has this one won! Roode covered and just as it ooked like the referee was about to count to 3, Joe kicked out at the last second. Roode couldn't believe it as he lays on his back, completely exhausted. A clock appears on the screen, showing that there is only 1:30 remaining. The pair began to fight back, exchanging a series of right hand shots before one last right hand from Roode is able to send Joe stumbling into the corner. Roode takes a step back before charging at Joe in the corner but he runs right into a boot before Joe capitalizes and perches a dazed Roode on the second turnbuckle and then hoists him onto his shoulders, moving into the centre of the ring and connecting with the Muscle Buster! Both men are down from the move and just as Joe goes for the cover, the clock on-screen reaches 0:00! The bell begins to ring and the New York crowd pretty much are about to start a riot!
Christy Hemme announces that due to the 20 minute time limit being up, the match ends in a No Contest! The crowd are going nuts as some begin to even throw trash into the ring. It's a pretty crappy way to end 3 months worth of shows airing out of the Manhattan Center, to be honest. Joe and Roode are both furious at the result as Magnus, who is still on commentary, laughs, claiming that it looks like he can change his travel plans for the weekend of Bound for Glory since he doesn't have an opponent. "The south of France on a yacht sounds appealing, don't you think, Tenay?", he laughs down the headset.
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Post by Jord on Apr 19, 2015 19:51:07 GMT -5
IMPACTWRESTLING.com just received the following from TNA Founder, Jeff Jarrett...
"It is with great honour that I can announce that TNA Hall of Famer, "The Icon" STING will be on-hand this coming Thursday night (9/18) when the stars of IMPACT WRESTLING invade San Francisco for our first of four LIVE broadcasts as we get move to the fast lane en route to Bound for Glory!"
After a near year-long absence, Sting will definitely have alot to say! You do not want to miss this Thursday night's broadcast at 9/8c as IMPACT WRESTLING goes LIVE for 4 weeks on the road to Bound for Glory, set to air on pay-per-view from the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan on October 12!
Tags: Sting, breaking news, Impact Wrestling, news
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Post by Jord on Apr 19, 2015 19:52:13 GMT -5
IMPACT WRESTLING Preview: Roode/Joe II, EC3/Spud, Monster's Ball, Sting returns, X-Division, Knockouts, and MORE! Preview Thursday's huge LIVE IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on Spike at 9/8c! If you can't watch the action on Thursday, make sure to set your DVR!IMPACT WRESTLING is going on the road and we're coming to the Kezar Pavilion in San Francisco for a LIVE 2-hour broadcast on Spike! After the controversial finish to last week's Bound for Glory Series finals, Director of Wrestling Operations, Jeff Jarrett has signed off on a rematch between Bobby Roode and Samoa Joe! Jarrett says that he doesn't care about time limits, DQ finishes, count-outs as he promises that either Joe or Bobby will be walking out of San Fran. as the headliner of Bound for Glory on October 12 in Tokyo! You can bet that TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Magnus will be keeping a close eye on this one! Speaking of Jeff Jarrett, Ethan Carter III has exclusively told IMPACTWRESTLING.com that he has spoken with his lawyer after Jarrett attacked him last week and that his lawyer will be on-hand this Thursday night at the Kezar Pavilion! But that's not all EC3 has to contend with as Jarrett has booked him versus Rockstar Spud in a 1-on-1 match. Can Spud exact a measure of revenge? Following the recent announcement that he would be inducting The Great Muta into the TNA Hall of Fame, "The Icon" Sting makes his return to IMPACT WRESTLING following almost a 1 year hiatus! You do not want to miss the Stinger's triumphant return to TNA Wrestling! Plus, Birch of The Progeny faces Abyss in a Monster's Ball match, Taryn Terrell finally gets her hands on Santana after she cost Taryn a Knockout's Title match two weeks back, and the high flying stars of the X-Division will be in action as they compete in an 8-man tag team match! All of this and so much more this Thursday night (9/18) at 9/8c on Spike!
+ The departure of Kurt Angle from TNA caught many off-guard as he was one (if not the) biggest name on the roster currently. At a time where TNA are reportedly looking for a new home for Impact Wrestling it comes as a blow given how well-known Angle is. It's believed that Kurt is looking for one last run with the WWE before retiring. + With the road to Bound for Glory well and truly underway, TNA will take Impact Wrestling on the road over the next 4 weeks in the lead-up to the big annual pay-per-view event. This Thursday (9/18) the stars of TNA will invade San Francisco. TNA reportedly have many surprises in-store over the next 4 weeks given that this is the first time Impact has went live since Bethlehem back in June post-Slammiversary. + The news that Sting is set to make his return to Impact Wrestling following almost a year on the sidelines came as a surprise to many given that rumour mill was in overdrive at the possibility of Sting being WWE-bound for a WrestleMania match with The Undertaker. Sting's return being announced before this Thursday's show was done in order to give "one last boost" to the ticket sales. + Social media (and the Manhattan Center!) blew up following the time limit draw between Samoa Joe and Bobby Roode this past Thursday in the Bound for Glory Series match. The decision on the match ending in a time limit draw was done due to how far back in advance the match was taped (August). Dixie Carter reportedly pushed on the decision before having the rematch on the live broadcast so as to surprise everyone. Roode is expected to walk out victorious as we had some reports of local news outlets in Japan advertising Roode/Magnus for Bound for Glory on October 12.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Apr 21, 2015 7:28:21 GMT -5
Here we are with Impact. I would've liked to have seen something noting 9/11 in memorium with not only this show being on September 11th, but in New York. Nothing major, but, just something. Anyway, to the real action brah. We have Ultimate Tiger get a win over Chris Sabin and Manik, giving a good hot opening contest to promote the X Division up and put Ultimate Tiger over. Santana beats Gail Kim and had a good promo before the match, it seems you're going to give her a bit of a push here. Taryn getting involved was good to continue their shindig. TNA World Champion Magnus is in the arena and he doesn't care who wins between Roode and Joe? Bullcrap. Either one that wins (I think Roode is clear favorite) is probably going to beat him for the belt, me tinks. Bully Ray is infiltrating Tajiri, eh? Interesting. Stupid Tajiri. So dumb. Haha, we get ourselves a handicap mixed thingamajig? I don't know what to call it, but Spud gets beaten by EC3 and a GIRL. HE GOT BEAT BY A GIRL. ALMOST TWO GIRLS, BUT ONE GIRL! Jarrett hit EC3! Jarrett hit EC3! He's gonna have consequences for that one! I like their feud going. A lawsuit on Double J? Damn, EC3 ain't playin', yo. Kurt Angle's departure makes me a sad panda. But, he had a good run. Austin Aries beats Brian Cage in the next contest, good win for him. Jeff Hardy comes out after Aries acts of tearing a fan's t-shirt. I HOPE THAT WAS A PLANT OR THAT MAN MIGHT GO HOME AND CRY! Just kidding. He can cry. Bitch. #TieAdjustment. Here we go with The School of Hard Knox beating The TNA World Tag Team Champions in a non-title match, huge win for them even though I'm not completely over with them as I've noted before. Daniels and Kazarian getting int othe mix was nice to see and we have quite a big amount of tag teams going around here in the division. Wow, Abyss is pissed and he is standing up for himself! Birch challenges Abyss to a Monster's Ball match? Idiot. Even though he'll probably win, idiot. Finally, we get an excellent main event that ends in... a time limit draw!? WHAT THE HELL!? I dig it, though, as I think it'll allow us to have another match between the two to decide this. Also, news on Sting being around? That'll be interesting. Looking forward to it in the Danger Zoneeee.
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