Post by #HEEL Dark Lord on Oct 14, 2011 17:05:16 GMT -5
TNA Impact Wrestling
Knoxville, Tennessee (Knoxville Civic Coliseum)
October 13, 2011
Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz
Report by: Josh Boutwell of Wrestleview.com
Just 3 days away from TNA's biggest PPV or the year, "Impact Wrestling," opens up with highlights from last week's show and the revelation of Hogan agreeing to give the company back to Dixie Carter if Sting wins at BFG. Also, the Roode-Angle-Fortune drama is featured.
"Earlier Today" Sting and Hogan arrived, separately, and tonight they will have a contract signing.
Cut to the arena the World Champion, Kurt Angle, makes his way down to the ring. Angle calls Roode out so they can have one last "talk" before their Main Event showdown at BFG. Roode doesn't make the champ wait very long either.
Roode comes down to the ring, alone. A "Next World Champ" chant erupts as Roode gets in the ring and then Angle congratulates on Roode getting through his matches with Fortune. Angle admits he did it to break Roode down mentally and physically and he passed the test...except for the last match. Angle says he "helped you out a little bit." Angle says he's not Kazarian, AJ, or Storm... he's Kurt Angle the greatest wrestler to ever lace up a pair of boots. Angle says what Roode did to get to this match is nothing compared to what Angle has done in his career. Angle runs down his accomplishments in wrestling and says he's dominated TNA on his own. Angle says he has to prove he's the best everytime he's in the ring, and at BFG he'll prove to all the idiots out there that he is the greatest wrestler of all time.
Angle offers a handshake but Roode refuses it and grabs his own microphone. Roode says they both know what it takes to be a champion, it takes heart. Roode says they could go to BFG and tear the house down and beat the hell out of each other, but at the end of the night the man with the bigger heart will survive. Roode says in 1996 Angle had the heart to overcome a broken neck and win the Gold Medal. He says Angle has walked into the ring his entire career and had the bigger heart. He calls Angle a "freaking machine" and then says at BFG all he wants to do is find out who has the bigger heart. Roode asks who has the heart to take TNA to the next level. He says at BFG he suggests no games, no Immortal or no Fortune, just Roode vs. Angle for the belt to see who the better wrestler is. Angle thinks about it for a second and then agrees!
Angle and Roode shake hands and then stare each other down before Angle leaves the ring.
Angle stops in the entranceway and says he forgot something. Angle says Hogan have booked Roode in another tune-up match tonight. Tonight it will be Bobby Roode vs. Gunner...and Jeff Jarrett in a Handicap Match!
In the back Jerry Lynn and Daniels are brawling with AJ & RVD!
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Back from the break the brawl that started before the break has spilled to the ring as Daniels & Lynn drag AJ to the ring.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles & "Whole F'N' Show" Rob Van Dam vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels & "New F'N Show" Jerry Lynn
Lynn holds AJ while Daniels punches him with punch after punch. Daniels and Lynn put the boots to AJ and now RVD runs down to the ring and takes Lynn down with a clothesline and Daniels with a Spinning Heel Kick! RVD catches a kick attempt from Lynn and spins him around and hits another spinning heel kick! AJ and RVD hit Daniels with Forearm Smashes knocking him back and forth. AJ whips Daniels into the corner and then RVD hits the Monkey Flip sending Daniels ALL the way across the ring! AJ hits a Scoop Slam and then hits the Knee Drop! AJ mounts Daniels and hits him with repeated right hands and then he knocks Lynn off the apron. RVD tags in and the two take turns putting the boots to Daniels. RVD whips Daniels into the corner and then charges in with a Spinning Heel Kick attempt, but Daniels ducks it only to have RVD roll him up with a Body Scissors Rollup! 1...2...NO Daniels kicks out! RVD with a school boy! 1...2...NO Daniels kicks out again and kicks RVD. Daniels whips RVD into the ropes and goes for a back drop but RVD kicks him and hits a Scoop Slam. RVD goes for Rolling Thunder but Lynn trips him from the outside and then Daniels shoves RVD through the ropes to the floor. On the outside Lynn chokes RVD with a t-shirt while Daniels distracts the referee. Lynn rolls RVD back in and Daniels tags Lynn in. Daniels lifts RVD up in the air and Lynn comes off the ropes and the two hit a Back Suplex/Elbow Drop combo. 1...2...NO RVD kicks out! Lynn tries to throw RVD into a corner but RVD blocks it with his foot and then kicks Lynn with it. RVD goes for a Split Legged Moonsault but Lynn gets his knees up! Lynn covers RVD again and RVD kicks out again. Daniels tags back in and puts the boots to RVD in the corner. Lynn tags right back in and then he whips RVD into the corner. Lynn charges but RVD gets his boots up! Lynn is able to roll over and tag Daniels in. Daniels charges at RVD but RVD ducks and tags in AJ! AJ hits a bunch of rights and clotheslines on Daniels! AJ hits a Backbreaker into a Gutbuster on Daniels! AJ attempts to whip Daniels into the ropes but Daniels reverses it only to have AJ springboard off the ropes into the Phenomenon (Springboard Asai Moonsault Reverse DDT) attempt. Daniels counters it into a Snapmare Takeover. Lynn tags back in but eats a back elbow and a clothesline from AJ. AJ goes for another back elbow but Lynn ducks it and then AJ leapfrogs him and hits the Phenomenal Dropkick! 1...2...NO Daniels breaks it up! RVD comes in and hits Daniels with the Stepover Heel Kick. Daniels rolls to the floor and RVD follows with a Slingshot Plancha onto Daniels on the floor! In the ring Lynn catches AJ with a Jawbreaker and then Lynn hits a Baseball Slide Dropkick through the ropes into RVD! AJ FLIES! Gorgeous Somersault Plancha over the top onto...EVERYBODY! AJ rolls Daniels back in and then hits the Springboard Flying Forearm! AJ goes for the Styles Clash but Daniels blocks it and then shoves Lynn right into the Pele from AJ! AJ sets up for the Styles Clash and then dares Daniels to come after him but Daniels bails out to the floor! Styles Clash! 1...2...3!
Winners: AJ & RVD via pinfall (Styles Clash)
After the match AJ stares Daniels down on the ramp. Daniels screams "you didn't beat me" at him.
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"Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe vs. "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan
Morgan attacks Joe at the bell but Joe rakes his eyes and starts beating on Morgan in the corner. Joe tries to slam Morgan's head into the turnbuckles but Morgan blocks it and then grabs Joe by the back of the neck and slams Joe into the corner. Morgan follows up by a Running Knee Lift. Morgan hits Joe with his nasty Back Elbows in the corner. Morgan then charges at Joe again but Joe drop toe holds him into the turnbuckles. Joe follows up with a Running Back Elbow and then a Leaping Enziguri! Joe grabs Morgan but Morgan hits him with right hands and then comes off the ropes but Joe catches him with a big Back Elbow. Joe grabs Morgan and tosses him into the corner and connects with a Running Knee Strike. Joe lifts Morgan up onto the top rope and sets up for the Muscle Buster but Morgan fights him off. Joe then charges at him but Morgan shows his athleticism by leaping off the top rope over Joe and landing on his feet. Morgan rolls Joe up! 1...2...3!
Winner: Morgan via pinfall (rollup)
After the match Joe snaps and goes after Morgan's knee. He chop blocks Morgan and then stomps on the knee and slams it into the mat. Joe locks in the Heel Hook! Crimson limps down to the ring with a steel chair and nails Joe with it! Joe bails out to the floor as Crimson swings it at Joe. Crimson looks like he's wearing a walking boot. Joe grabs a microphone and says everytime one of them starts something and Joe tries to finish it, the other runs out to magically save their ass. Joe says he knows why because Crimson and Morgan are scared of each other and scared to fight each other so they get together like a couple of bitches and come after the alpha ass kicker. Joe suggests a Triple Threat at BFG! Crimson and Morgan look at each other as Joe says the choice is theirs and he says they can be an alpha male...or friends (mockingly).
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Back from the break Mexican America is in the ring. Hernandez says they have a couple of wannabe tough guys, who he calls "Mohawk midgets," and he says if they want to do this thing then they need to come to the ring and they can do it "Mexican Prison style." Hernandez says when Mexican America is done with Ink, Inc. they'll be ironing his socks, holding his pockets, and he'll be pimping them both out for two cups of soup and a honey bun (and the line of the night goes to Hernandez). Ink, Inc. comes down to the ring microphone in hand.
Neal says they came to the ring to ask them a question. He says they come out week after week to bitch about America but asks don't they live here? Neal tells Anarquia to show every one that sweet tattoo they gave him. Moore says he has an idea that will make the American fans happy and Ink, Inc. happy. Anarquia asks what he's talking about and Moore says, "get the hell out." Mexican America jumps them and the beat down has commenced. Sarita and Rosita take turns slapping Jesse Neal as Hernandez holds him down. The tattooed chick from the tattoo parlor runs down and jumps Sarita & Rosita! She Spears Rosita! That's Christian Von Eerie! Hernandez gets in her face and says he's going to break her in half but Jesse Neal and Morgan jump him and clothesline him to the floor! Ink, Inc. hits a Double Suplex on Anarquia! Ink, Inc. tries to show the tattoo they gave Anarquia but Hernandez pulls him to safety.
Neal tells Mexican America to bring the girls if they want because they have some backup too and points to Christina.
By the way Hernandez was sporting a new tattoo on his stomach that had the letters "CTM"...if you speak Spanish I'm sure you know what that refers to, and it's also the name of Hernandez's new finisher.
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"The Wizard of Odd" Brian Kendrick & Jesse Sorensen vs. Austin Aries & Kid Kash
As Aries & Kash stop at ringside and talk Kendrick & Jesse dive through the ropes onto Kash & Aries! Jesse tosses Kash back into the ring but Kash takes advantage of him and lights him up with chops. Kash then whips Jesse into the ropes but Jesse hits him with a Big Flying Knee! Jesse follows up with a Dropkick and then a Spinning Neckbreaker! 1...2...NO Kash kicks out! Jesse attempts to whip Kash into the ropes but Kash reverses it and Aries kicks Jesse in the back from the apron. Kash kicks Jesse with a Roundhouse as Aries holds him. Aries tags in and the heels whip Jesse into the ropes and Kash connects with a Back Elbow on Jesse. Aries then hits a big Elbow Drop for a nearfall. Aries locks in a Front Facelock and then throws Jesse into Kash's boot as Kash holds it up on the ropes. Kash tags back in and hits Jesse with repeated round kicks and then he hits a big Release Suplex. 1...2...NO Jesse kicks out! Aries tags back in and Kash catapults Jesse into a Forearm Smash from Aries. Kash then holds Jesse down as Aries hits his Slingshot Flying Elbow Drop. 1...2...NO Jesse gets his foot on the bottom rope. Aries slaps Jesse on the head and then tags Kash back in. Kash puts the boots to Jesse and then hits a Snapmare Takeover and again puts the boots to Jesse. Kash hits a Scoop Slam into a Backbreaker. Kash climbs to the top and goes for his Double Spring Moonsault, but Jesse gets his knees up! Kash rolls over and tags Aries back in. Aries grabs Jesse by the legs but Jesse kicks him off and then tags Kendrick in! Kendrick hits a slingshot dropkick to Aries and then lays both Aries & Kash out with dropkicks! Kendrick hits a Flying Forearm on Kash and then a Back Heel Kick on Aries. Kendrick hits an Enziguri on Aries, 1...2...NO Kash tries to break it up with an Elbow Drop but Kendrick moves and Kash hits Aries! Kendrick kicks Kash and then grabs both Aries & Kash and goes for a Double Sliced Bread but Aries & Kash shove him into the corner hard. Kash and Aries then run into each other and start arguing and shoving each other. Jesse goes for a Spear but Aries moves and Jesse nails Kash! Jesse and Kash roll out to the floor and Aries picks up the title belt. Aries swings it at Kendrick but Kendrick ducks and Superkicks the belt into Aries' face! Sliced Bread onto the title belt! 1...2...3!
Winners: Kendrick & Sorensen via pinfall (Sliced Bread)
After the match Kendrick raises the belt up over Aries and then points at the big BFG logo on the screen.
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Back from commercials the gorgeous Velvet Sky lets the pigeons loose and comes down to the ring. The even more gorgeous Mickie James walks down to the ring as well. When I die I want to be resurrected as Mickie's jeans, good lord. Winter follows Mickie accompanied by Angelina. Madison comes out with Karen Jarrett and Traci Brooks. Karen says she expects every one of the girls out there to make her proud at BFG because she had to fight just to get them put on the card because nobody wants them on the card. Karen screams at the fans to shut up who are booing her. Karen says BFG is a night of prestige, not for the street walking hoes. She says she's talking mainly to Velvet Sky. Velvet snatches the microphone from Karen and says she's sick of Karen trashing her. Karen says she's not even close to having enough. Karen says when she's had enough SHE will say it's enough. Karen says she's class and Velvet is trash. Karen says she's what every woman wants to be and what every man wants. She says the crowd Velvet draws are pathetic losers and scum. Velvet says maybe Karen is right but maybe not and she says Karen WILL respect her because she will be the next Knockouts Champion. Karen says that will happen over her dead body. Velvet shoves Karen and Traci was kneeling down behind her causing Karen to fall on her ass. Madison attacks Velvet and Winter helps! Mickie jumps Winters and Angelina jumps on Mickie! Mickie tosses Angelina out to the floor! The four Knockouts that will wrestle at BFG are now brawling in the ring! CAT FIGHT! Angelina rolls back in along with security to separate them. Karen tells Traci she will pay for what she did.
In the back Bully Ray says who better to be a Special Enforcer for a match than him. He will be Special Enforcer to Mr. Anderson vs. Gunner. Ray warns Anderson not to piss him off tonight because he may not make it to Philly.
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In the back AJ Styles is leaving the arena and is talking trash about Daniels. He says now their wives aren't talking and their kids aren't playing together all because Daniels HAD to have that last match. AJ says Daniels knows him and he knows AJ doesn't quit so he wants an I Quit Match now. AJ says Daniels needs ask Tommy Dreamer about I Quit Matches because last he remembers he almost lost an eye. AJ puts his luggage in his truck and then turns around into a right hand from Daniels! Daniels slams AJ into a diesel truck nearby and screams at AJ to "talk your shit now AJ!" Daniels chokes AJ with a cable and says he could end him right now if he wanted to but he won't because he wants the world to hear him quit on Sunday. He slaps AJ and then walks away.
"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Mr. Anderson
Special Enforcer: Bully Ray
Anderson is over in Knoxville. Ray talks trash to Anderson as he gets in the ring. Steiner attacks Anderson at the bell and whips him into the ropes and connects with a Steinerline. Steiner tosses Anderson into the corner and lights him up with chops. Steiner then hits a Belly-to-Belly Suplex for a nearfall. Steiner puts the boots to Anderson and then he hits him with more chops. Steiner whips Anderson into the ropes and connects with another Steinerline followed by the Steiner Elbow Drop. 1...2...no Steiner stops and mocks Anderson with pushups. Steiner taunts the crowd and Anderson tries to roll him up but Steiner blocks it and puts boots to Anderson. Steiner chops Anderson again and then whips him into the ropes and hits the Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Steiner hits Anderson with more chops in the corner and then he whips Anderson into the opposite corner and charges. Anderson hits Steiner with a back elbow and then a Swinging Neckbreaker for a nearfall. Anderson hits the Mic Check as Steiner charged at him! 1...2...NO Steiner grabs the bottom rope. Ray pulls Anderson out to the floor and Anderson hits him with a clothesline! Anderson rolls back into the ring but Steiner hits him in the nuts as the referee's vision was blocked. Steiner hits an Atomic Drop as Abyss walks down to the ring. Abyss grabs Ray's chain as Steiner holds Anderson. Abyss swings but Anderson ducks and Abyss lays Steiner out! Anderson kicks Abyss in the nuts and covers Steiner for the pin!
Winner: Anderson via pinfall
After the match Ray screams at Abyss and Gunner & Jarrett come down and get in Abyss' face as well. Jarrett shoves Abyss and Ray screams at him that he's stupid. Abyss goes to check on Steiner but Ray grabs him by the arm and tells him to stop screwing up. The fans chant "Black Hole Slam" as Immortal continues to berate Abyss. Abyss grabs Ray by the throat! Immortal jumps Abyss and beats the ever loving hell out of him. Ray pulls out a table and sets it up in the ring as Gunner chokes Abyss with the chain. Anderson runs back down and helps Abyss! Ray takes Anderson out with a clothesline. Ray then Bully Bombs Anderson through the table! Bully screams "3 days" at Anderson.
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In the back Angle approaches James Storm and Storm wants to know what he wants. Angle says Storm has had a whole week to think about how he could have beaten Bobby Roode if it wasn't for Kurt. Storm says the only thing he's been thinking about is how Kurt cost him the match by ramming his head into the steps. Kurt says he did that but it was his buddy who took advantage of him and pinned him. Storm cuts him off and he says he knows how Kurt plays these games and he knows Bobby didn't have a clue about what Kurt did. Storm says the only reason he's not whooping his ass right now is out of respect for Bobby because he's going to do it at BFG. Angle mocks Bobby saying he had no idea that he attacked Storm. Angle sarcastically says "that's great" and walks away. Storm punches the table and looks in the mirror.
Jarrett talks about the Handicap Match with Roode and he says Bobby won't make it out alive tonight.
Tenay & Taz run down the card for BFG.
Yet ANOTHER stellar video package hyping up Bobby Roode is shown. This may have been the best one. He talks about how the fans can identify with him because he's a hard working guy. Roode says since he's been in TNA there have been so many guys who have come and gone as images of Booker T, Kevin Nash, and Mick Foley are shown. Roode says it's time for a chance to bring a fresh face into the top spot. He says this will be a new chapter in his career and now it's time to move forward in his career to gain something he's wanted his entire career.
Now we switch gears as the focus turns to Kurt Angle. Angle says he waited 2 years to get the World Title back and he wants to hang on it more than anything. He says Roode doesn't have the experience that Angle has and he's holding the world on his shoulders with all the pressure. Roode is shown training and he says preparing for a guy like Kurt Angle is someone he's never had to prepare for. Angle says you can't expect Roode to face him for the first time and win it the first time. He suggests that if they have 100 matches Roode might win one. Roode says at BFG he will walk out the World Heavyweight Champion.
Over the past week it's been reported that Kevin Sullivan was behind all of those video packages hyping Bobby Roode. That needs to be his job 100% of the time. Those videos have been amazing.
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Handicap Match
Bobby Roode vs. Jeff Jarrett & Gunner w/Karen Jarrett
Roode grabs a chair to back down Immortal but the referee takes it from him and Roode takes it to Immortal hitting each with right hands. Roode takes Jarrett down with a back elbow and then he connects with a Flying Forearm off the ropes on Gunner. Roode immediately goes for the Fujiwara Armbar but Gunner gets to the ropes. Roode attempts to whip Gunner into the ropes but Gunner reverses it and Jarrett grabs Roode by the legs. Gunner hits Roode from behind and Immortal beats on Roode in the corner now. Roode fights back with kicks and back elbows to Immortal. Jarrett rolls out to the floor as Roode chops Gunner. Roode climbs up top for the Blockbuster but Jarrett shoves him off the ropes and Gunner clotheslines Roode. Immortal double team Roode again. Jarrett hits the Body Guillotine on the ropes on Roode and then punches him in the face. Gunner follows up with a Running Knee and then he covers Roode. 1...2...NO Roode kicks out! Jarrett and Gunner take turns kicking and stomping on Roode. They then hit Beer Money's Double Suplex and then mock the Beer Money taunt. Roode gets fired up as this happens and hits Immortal with a double clothesline! Roode takes both out with clotheslines again and then whips Gunner into the ropes and hits a Backdrop. Jarrett tosses Roode into the corner and then charges at him but Roode gets his boot up. Roode climbs up top and hits the Blockbuster on Jarrett! 1...2...NO Gunner breaks it up! Gunner whips Roode into the ropes but Roode kicks him and then clotheslines him out to the floor! Jarrett kicks Roode and goes for the Stroke, but Roode counters and shoves Jarrett into the ropes! Double-R Spinebuster! Roode locks in the Crossface! Gunner comes in but Roode senses it coming and locks in the Crossface! GUNNER TAPS!
Winner: Roode via pinfall (Crossface)
Roode holds onto the submission pretty long after the match before finally letting go. Jarrett tries to attack Roode again but Roode turns things around and stomps on Jarrett until the rest of Immortal runs out. Ray low blows Roode and Steiner beats on him as Ray holds him down. Ray elbow drops Roode in the nuts. Storm runs down now! Storm is throwing haymakers at Immortal but Gunner hits him from behind. Immortal beats down Beer Money as Kurt Angle walks down to the ring. Jarrett hits Storm with the AAA Title. Jarrett and Ray hold Roode up and Roode gets ready to hit him but Jeff Hardy's music hits!
Jeff Hardy runs down to the ring and goes on the attack as Kurt bails! Jeff goes nuts on Ray! Jeff hits the Twist of Fate on Jarrett! The crowd is going nuts! Jeff helps Roode up and Beer Money looks shocked. Jeff says something to Roode and offers him a handshake as the fans chant "Hardy." Storm slaps Hardy's hand away. Roode thinks about it but then shakes Hardy's hand as the fans erupt. Hardy raises Roode's hand and then Storm gets in Hardy's face. Every time Hardy tries to leave the ring Storm cuts him off and gets in his face. Beer Money then raises Hardy's arms together and Storm shakes his hand! Beer Money hugs Hardy and then all 3 pose on the ropes.
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Back from the break Jeff Hardy says he helped out the next World Champion tonight but Jeff Jarrett interrupts him and says he's going to throw up hearing Hardy talking about appologzing. Jarrett says every step of the way him and Hardy have had a friendship but nobody knows about that. Jarrett says Hardy is out of chances and he is NOT coming back. He says Hardy better not show up or even step foot in the state of Pennsylvania. Hardy starts walk away but Jarrett stops him and asks him where the hell he thinks he's going. Hardy says he's going to buy his ticket for BFG! He walks away and Jarrett looks like someone just kicked his puppy.
JB introduces Sting and Hogan to the ring for the contract signing. Sting and Hogan sit down at the table and Sting signs the contract. Hogan looks at the contract and signs it as a "Hogan sucks" chant breaks out. Hogan pushes the table over and then he says Sting has been dancing around him for over 30 years. He says they had a brief encounter but Sting was thrilled when it was over. Hogan says over all these years Sting could have found but now in the twilight of his career when he's trying to help TNA out now Sting wants to come after him. Hogan says Sting wanted Hulk Hogan so he's got the real Hulk Hogan now. Hogan says his wrestling career is over but for Sting to insult him and embarrass him the way he has this will be the fight of Sting's life. Hogan says there will be no interference or no games, it will just be Sting vs. Hogan. Hogan offers a handshake and Sting accepts it.
Hogan says it will be Sting vs. Hogan, nobody else, but then Eric Bischoff walks out. Bischoff says they have one more piece of business. Sting laid his hands on Bischoff so if there is anything left after Hogan gets done with him then Bischoff will kick his ass. While Sting is looking at Bischoff, Hogan hits him with a chair! Hogan hits Sting with chops and right hands and then chokes him in the corner. Hogan talks trash to Sting as he continues to beat on him and Bischoff watches on.
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FINAL THOUGHTS
Tonight was a little underwhelming for the most part.
I loved the opening segment with Angle and Roode and we can only hope they're serious about no screwyness in the BFG match. I love that Angle was still playing mind games, especially with Storm. Roode looks strong going into BFG with the win over both Gunner & Jarrett. He was crazy fired up. I'm not too big on Hardy getting involved but he was really fired up as well. Haven't seen Hardy like that in awhile.
Joe-Morgan was just there. That 3-Way won't be anything special at all.
Anderson-Steiner was just there as well.
X-Division Tag was great and Kendrick looks good going into BFG.
AJ/RVD vs. Daniels/Lynn was a great match and AJ punking Daniels out was cool and then Daniels got his heat back by killing AJ in the back.
The Knockouts stuff was pretty bad other than how they all looked. I fully expect Velvet to walk out champion.
It was cool to see Christina Von Eerie finally officially in TNA. Too bad that match will be on the Pre-Show.
The Hogan-Sting stuff didn't do anything for me but let's face it the whole feud has done nothing for me.
The best thing about the show to me was the Roode/Angle vignette again, those things have been so awesome.
- Promo/Segment of the Week: Roode/Angle (promo and video package)
- Match of the Night: AJ & RVD vs. Daniels & Lynn (***)
- Overall Grade: C
Scheduled for Next Week:
- n/a
Bound for Glory Lineup
- TNA World Title: Kurt Angle (c) vs. Bobby Roode
- Sting vs. Hulk Hogan
- Full Metal Mayhem: RVD vs. Jerry Lynn
- Falls Count Anywhere: Bully Ray vs. Mr. Anderson
- I Quit Match: AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels
- TNA Knockouts Title Fatal 4-Way: Winter (c) vs. Velvet Sky vs. Mickie James vs. Madison Rayne
- TNA X-Division Title: Austin Aries (c) vs. Brian Kendrick TNA Tag Team Titles: Mexican America (c) vs. Ink, Inc.
- Triple Threat: Crimson vs. Samoa Joe vs. Matt Morgan
Knoxville, Tennessee (Knoxville Civic Coliseum)
October 13, 2011
Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz
Report by: Josh Boutwell of Wrestleview.com
Just 3 days away from TNA's biggest PPV or the year, "Impact Wrestling," opens up with highlights from last week's show and the revelation of Hogan agreeing to give the company back to Dixie Carter if Sting wins at BFG. Also, the Roode-Angle-Fortune drama is featured.
"Earlier Today" Sting and Hogan arrived, separately, and tonight they will have a contract signing.
Cut to the arena the World Champion, Kurt Angle, makes his way down to the ring. Angle calls Roode out so they can have one last "talk" before their Main Event showdown at BFG. Roode doesn't make the champ wait very long either.
Roode comes down to the ring, alone. A "Next World Champ" chant erupts as Roode gets in the ring and then Angle congratulates on Roode getting through his matches with Fortune. Angle admits he did it to break Roode down mentally and physically and he passed the test...except for the last match. Angle says he "helped you out a little bit." Angle says he's not Kazarian, AJ, or Storm... he's Kurt Angle the greatest wrestler to ever lace up a pair of boots. Angle says what Roode did to get to this match is nothing compared to what Angle has done in his career. Angle runs down his accomplishments in wrestling and says he's dominated TNA on his own. Angle says he has to prove he's the best everytime he's in the ring, and at BFG he'll prove to all the idiots out there that he is the greatest wrestler of all time.
Angle offers a handshake but Roode refuses it and grabs his own microphone. Roode says they both know what it takes to be a champion, it takes heart. Roode says they could go to BFG and tear the house down and beat the hell out of each other, but at the end of the night the man with the bigger heart will survive. Roode says in 1996 Angle had the heart to overcome a broken neck and win the Gold Medal. He says Angle has walked into the ring his entire career and had the bigger heart. He calls Angle a "freaking machine" and then says at BFG all he wants to do is find out who has the bigger heart. Roode asks who has the heart to take TNA to the next level. He says at BFG he suggests no games, no Immortal or no Fortune, just Roode vs. Angle for the belt to see who the better wrestler is. Angle thinks about it for a second and then agrees!
Angle and Roode shake hands and then stare each other down before Angle leaves the ring.
Angle stops in the entranceway and says he forgot something. Angle says Hogan have booked Roode in another tune-up match tonight. Tonight it will be Bobby Roode vs. Gunner...and Jeff Jarrett in a Handicap Match!
In the back Jerry Lynn and Daniels are brawling with AJ & RVD!
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Back from the break the brawl that started before the break has spilled to the ring as Daniels & Lynn drag AJ to the ring.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles & "Whole F'N' Show" Rob Van Dam vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels & "New F'N Show" Jerry Lynn
Lynn holds AJ while Daniels punches him with punch after punch. Daniels and Lynn put the boots to AJ and now RVD runs down to the ring and takes Lynn down with a clothesline and Daniels with a Spinning Heel Kick! RVD catches a kick attempt from Lynn and spins him around and hits another spinning heel kick! AJ and RVD hit Daniels with Forearm Smashes knocking him back and forth. AJ whips Daniels into the corner and then RVD hits the Monkey Flip sending Daniels ALL the way across the ring! AJ hits a Scoop Slam and then hits the Knee Drop! AJ mounts Daniels and hits him with repeated right hands and then he knocks Lynn off the apron. RVD tags in and the two take turns putting the boots to Daniels. RVD whips Daniels into the corner and then charges in with a Spinning Heel Kick attempt, but Daniels ducks it only to have RVD roll him up with a Body Scissors Rollup! 1...2...NO Daniels kicks out! RVD with a school boy! 1...2...NO Daniels kicks out again and kicks RVD. Daniels whips RVD into the ropes and goes for a back drop but RVD kicks him and hits a Scoop Slam. RVD goes for Rolling Thunder but Lynn trips him from the outside and then Daniels shoves RVD through the ropes to the floor. On the outside Lynn chokes RVD with a t-shirt while Daniels distracts the referee. Lynn rolls RVD back in and Daniels tags Lynn in. Daniels lifts RVD up in the air and Lynn comes off the ropes and the two hit a Back Suplex/Elbow Drop combo. 1...2...NO RVD kicks out! Lynn tries to throw RVD into a corner but RVD blocks it with his foot and then kicks Lynn with it. RVD goes for a Split Legged Moonsault but Lynn gets his knees up! Lynn covers RVD again and RVD kicks out again. Daniels tags back in and puts the boots to RVD in the corner. Lynn tags right back in and then he whips RVD into the corner. Lynn charges but RVD gets his boots up! Lynn is able to roll over and tag Daniels in. Daniels charges at RVD but RVD ducks and tags in AJ! AJ hits a bunch of rights and clotheslines on Daniels! AJ hits a Backbreaker into a Gutbuster on Daniels! AJ attempts to whip Daniels into the ropes but Daniels reverses it only to have AJ springboard off the ropes into the Phenomenon (Springboard Asai Moonsault Reverse DDT) attempt. Daniels counters it into a Snapmare Takeover. Lynn tags back in but eats a back elbow and a clothesline from AJ. AJ goes for another back elbow but Lynn ducks it and then AJ leapfrogs him and hits the Phenomenal Dropkick! 1...2...NO Daniels breaks it up! RVD comes in and hits Daniels with the Stepover Heel Kick. Daniels rolls to the floor and RVD follows with a Slingshot Plancha onto Daniels on the floor! In the ring Lynn catches AJ with a Jawbreaker and then Lynn hits a Baseball Slide Dropkick through the ropes into RVD! AJ FLIES! Gorgeous Somersault Plancha over the top onto...EVERYBODY! AJ rolls Daniels back in and then hits the Springboard Flying Forearm! AJ goes for the Styles Clash but Daniels blocks it and then shoves Lynn right into the Pele from AJ! AJ sets up for the Styles Clash and then dares Daniels to come after him but Daniels bails out to the floor! Styles Clash! 1...2...3!
Winners: AJ & RVD via pinfall (Styles Clash)
After the match AJ stares Daniels down on the ramp. Daniels screams "you didn't beat me" at him.
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"Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe vs. "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan
Morgan attacks Joe at the bell but Joe rakes his eyes and starts beating on Morgan in the corner. Joe tries to slam Morgan's head into the turnbuckles but Morgan blocks it and then grabs Joe by the back of the neck and slams Joe into the corner. Morgan follows up by a Running Knee Lift. Morgan hits Joe with his nasty Back Elbows in the corner. Morgan then charges at Joe again but Joe drop toe holds him into the turnbuckles. Joe follows up with a Running Back Elbow and then a Leaping Enziguri! Joe grabs Morgan but Morgan hits him with right hands and then comes off the ropes but Joe catches him with a big Back Elbow. Joe grabs Morgan and tosses him into the corner and connects with a Running Knee Strike. Joe lifts Morgan up onto the top rope and sets up for the Muscle Buster but Morgan fights him off. Joe then charges at him but Morgan shows his athleticism by leaping off the top rope over Joe and landing on his feet. Morgan rolls Joe up! 1...2...3!
Winner: Morgan via pinfall (rollup)
After the match Joe snaps and goes after Morgan's knee. He chop blocks Morgan and then stomps on the knee and slams it into the mat. Joe locks in the Heel Hook! Crimson limps down to the ring with a steel chair and nails Joe with it! Joe bails out to the floor as Crimson swings it at Joe. Crimson looks like he's wearing a walking boot. Joe grabs a microphone and says everytime one of them starts something and Joe tries to finish it, the other runs out to magically save their ass. Joe says he knows why because Crimson and Morgan are scared of each other and scared to fight each other so they get together like a couple of bitches and come after the alpha ass kicker. Joe suggests a Triple Threat at BFG! Crimson and Morgan look at each other as Joe says the choice is theirs and he says they can be an alpha male...or friends (mockingly).
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Back from the break Mexican America is in the ring. Hernandez says they have a couple of wannabe tough guys, who he calls "Mohawk midgets," and he says if they want to do this thing then they need to come to the ring and they can do it "Mexican Prison style." Hernandez says when Mexican America is done with Ink, Inc. they'll be ironing his socks, holding his pockets, and he'll be pimping them both out for two cups of soup and a honey bun (and the line of the night goes to Hernandez). Ink, Inc. comes down to the ring microphone in hand.
Neal says they came to the ring to ask them a question. He says they come out week after week to bitch about America but asks don't they live here? Neal tells Anarquia to show every one that sweet tattoo they gave him. Moore says he has an idea that will make the American fans happy and Ink, Inc. happy. Anarquia asks what he's talking about and Moore says, "get the hell out." Mexican America jumps them and the beat down has commenced. Sarita and Rosita take turns slapping Jesse Neal as Hernandez holds him down. The tattooed chick from the tattoo parlor runs down and jumps Sarita & Rosita! She Spears Rosita! That's Christian Von Eerie! Hernandez gets in her face and says he's going to break her in half but Jesse Neal and Morgan jump him and clothesline him to the floor! Ink, Inc. hits a Double Suplex on Anarquia! Ink, Inc. tries to show the tattoo they gave Anarquia but Hernandez pulls him to safety.
Neal tells Mexican America to bring the girls if they want because they have some backup too and points to Christina.
By the way Hernandez was sporting a new tattoo on his stomach that had the letters "CTM"...if you speak Spanish I'm sure you know what that refers to, and it's also the name of Hernandez's new finisher.
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"The Wizard of Odd" Brian Kendrick & Jesse Sorensen vs. Austin Aries & Kid Kash
As Aries & Kash stop at ringside and talk Kendrick & Jesse dive through the ropes onto Kash & Aries! Jesse tosses Kash back into the ring but Kash takes advantage of him and lights him up with chops. Kash then whips Jesse into the ropes but Jesse hits him with a Big Flying Knee! Jesse follows up with a Dropkick and then a Spinning Neckbreaker! 1...2...NO Kash kicks out! Jesse attempts to whip Kash into the ropes but Kash reverses it and Aries kicks Jesse in the back from the apron. Kash kicks Jesse with a Roundhouse as Aries holds him. Aries tags in and the heels whip Jesse into the ropes and Kash connects with a Back Elbow on Jesse. Aries then hits a big Elbow Drop for a nearfall. Aries locks in a Front Facelock and then throws Jesse into Kash's boot as Kash holds it up on the ropes. Kash tags back in and hits Jesse with repeated round kicks and then he hits a big Release Suplex. 1...2...NO Jesse kicks out! Aries tags back in and Kash catapults Jesse into a Forearm Smash from Aries. Kash then holds Jesse down as Aries hits his Slingshot Flying Elbow Drop. 1...2...NO Jesse gets his foot on the bottom rope. Aries slaps Jesse on the head and then tags Kash back in. Kash puts the boots to Jesse and then hits a Snapmare Takeover and again puts the boots to Jesse. Kash hits a Scoop Slam into a Backbreaker. Kash climbs to the top and goes for his Double Spring Moonsault, but Jesse gets his knees up! Kash rolls over and tags Aries back in. Aries grabs Jesse by the legs but Jesse kicks him off and then tags Kendrick in! Kendrick hits a slingshot dropkick to Aries and then lays both Aries & Kash out with dropkicks! Kendrick hits a Flying Forearm on Kash and then a Back Heel Kick on Aries. Kendrick hits an Enziguri on Aries, 1...2...NO Kash tries to break it up with an Elbow Drop but Kendrick moves and Kash hits Aries! Kendrick kicks Kash and then grabs both Aries & Kash and goes for a Double Sliced Bread but Aries & Kash shove him into the corner hard. Kash and Aries then run into each other and start arguing and shoving each other. Jesse goes for a Spear but Aries moves and Jesse nails Kash! Jesse and Kash roll out to the floor and Aries picks up the title belt. Aries swings it at Kendrick but Kendrick ducks and Superkicks the belt into Aries' face! Sliced Bread onto the title belt! 1...2...3!
Winners: Kendrick & Sorensen via pinfall (Sliced Bread)
After the match Kendrick raises the belt up over Aries and then points at the big BFG logo on the screen.
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Back from commercials the gorgeous Velvet Sky lets the pigeons loose and comes down to the ring. The even more gorgeous Mickie James walks down to the ring as well. When I die I want to be resurrected as Mickie's jeans, good lord. Winter follows Mickie accompanied by Angelina. Madison comes out with Karen Jarrett and Traci Brooks. Karen says she expects every one of the girls out there to make her proud at BFG because she had to fight just to get them put on the card because nobody wants them on the card. Karen screams at the fans to shut up who are booing her. Karen says BFG is a night of prestige, not for the street walking hoes. She says she's talking mainly to Velvet Sky. Velvet snatches the microphone from Karen and says she's sick of Karen trashing her. Karen says she's not even close to having enough. Karen says when she's had enough SHE will say it's enough. Karen says she's class and Velvet is trash. Karen says she's what every woman wants to be and what every man wants. She says the crowd Velvet draws are pathetic losers and scum. Velvet says maybe Karen is right but maybe not and she says Karen WILL respect her because she will be the next Knockouts Champion. Karen says that will happen over her dead body. Velvet shoves Karen and Traci was kneeling down behind her causing Karen to fall on her ass. Madison attacks Velvet and Winter helps! Mickie jumps Winters and Angelina jumps on Mickie! Mickie tosses Angelina out to the floor! The four Knockouts that will wrestle at BFG are now brawling in the ring! CAT FIGHT! Angelina rolls back in along with security to separate them. Karen tells Traci she will pay for what she did.
In the back Bully Ray says who better to be a Special Enforcer for a match than him. He will be Special Enforcer to Mr. Anderson vs. Gunner. Ray warns Anderson not to piss him off tonight because he may not make it to Philly.
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In the back AJ Styles is leaving the arena and is talking trash about Daniels. He says now their wives aren't talking and their kids aren't playing together all because Daniels HAD to have that last match. AJ says Daniels knows him and he knows AJ doesn't quit so he wants an I Quit Match now. AJ says Daniels needs ask Tommy Dreamer about I Quit Matches because last he remembers he almost lost an eye. AJ puts his luggage in his truck and then turns around into a right hand from Daniels! Daniels slams AJ into a diesel truck nearby and screams at AJ to "talk your shit now AJ!" Daniels chokes AJ with a cable and says he could end him right now if he wanted to but he won't because he wants the world to hear him quit on Sunday. He slaps AJ and then walks away.
"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Mr. Anderson
Special Enforcer: Bully Ray
Anderson is over in Knoxville. Ray talks trash to Anderson as he gets in the ring. Steiner attacks Anderson at the bell and whips him into the ropes and connects with a Steinerline. Steiner tosses Anderson into the corner and lights him up with chops. Steiner then hits a Belly-to-Belly Suplex for a nearfall. Steiner puts the boots to Anderson and then he hits him with more chops. Steiner whips Anderson into the ropes and connects with another Steinerline followed by the Steiner Elbow Drop. 1...2...no Steiner stops and mocks Anderson with pushups. Steiner taunts the crowd and Anderson tries to roll him up but Steiner blocks it and puts boots to Anderson. Steiner chops Anderson again and then whips him into the ropes and hits the Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Steiner hits Anderson with more chops in the corner and then he whips Anderson into the opposite corner and charges. Anderson hits Steiner with a back elbow and then a Swinging Neckbreaker for a nearfall. Anderson hits the Mic Check as Steiner charged at him! 1...2...NO Steiner grabs the bottom rope. Ray pulls Anderson out to the floor and Anderson hits him with a clothesline! Anderson rolls back into the ring but Steiner hits him in the nuts as the referee's vision was blocked. Steiner hits an Atomic Drop as Abyss walks down to the ring. Abyss grabs Ray's chain as Steiner holds Anderson. Abyss swings but Anderson ducks and Abyss lays Steiner out! Anderson kicks Abyss in the nuts and covers Steiner for the pin!
Winner: Anderson via pinfall
After the match Ray screams at Abyss and Gunner & Jarrett come down and get in Abyss' face as well. Jarrett shoves Abyss and Ray screams at him that he's stupid. Abyss goes to check on Steiner but Ray grabs him by the arm and tells him to stop screwing up. The fans chant "Black Hole Slam" as Immortal continues to berate Abyss. Abyss grabs Ray by the throat! Immortal jumps Abyss and beats the ever loving hell out of him. Ray pulls out a table and sets it up in the ring as Gunner chokes Abyss with the chain. Anderson runs back down and helps Abyss! Ray takes Anderson out with a clothesline. Ray then Bully Bombs Anderson through the table! Bully screams "3 days" at Anderson.
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In the back Angle approaches James Storm and Storm wants to know what he wants. Angle says Storm has had a whole week to think about how he could have beaten Bobby Roode if it wasn't for Kurt. Storm says the only thing he's been thinking about is how Kurt cost him the match by ramming his head into the steps. Kurt says he did that but it was his buddy who took advantage of him and pinned him. Storm cuts him off and he says he knows how Kurt plays these games and he knows Bobby didn't have a clue about what Kurt did. Storm says the only reason he's not whooping his ass right now is out of respect for Bobby because he's going to do it at BFG. Angle mocks Bobby saying he had no idea that he attacked Storm. Angle sarcastically says "that's great" and walks away. Storm punches the table and looks in the mirror.
Jarrett talks about the Handicap Match with Roode and he says Bobby won't make it out alive tonight.
Tenay & Taz run down the card for BFG.
Yet ANOTHER stellar video package hyping up Bobby Roode is shown. This may have been the best one. He talks about how the fans can identify with him because he's a hard working guy. Roode says since he's been in TNA there have been so many guys who have come and gone as images of Booker T, Kevin Nash, and Mick Foley are shown. Roode says it's time for a chance to bring a fresh face into the top spot. He says this will be a new chapter in his career and now it's time to move forward in his career to gain something he's wanted his entire career.
Now we switch gears as the focus turns to Kurt Angle. Angle says he waited 2 years to get the World Title back and he wants to hang on it more than anything. He says Roode doesn't have the experience that Angle has and he's holding the world on his shoulders with all the pressure. Roode is shown training and he says preparing for a guy like Kurt Angle is someone he's never had to prepare for. Angle says you can't expect Roode to face him for the first time and win it the first time. He suggests that if they have 100 matches Roode might win one. Roode says at BFG he will walk out the World Heavyweight Champion.
Over the past week it's been reported that Kevin Sullivan was behind all of those video packages hyping Bobby Roode. That needs to be his job 100% of the time. Those videos have been amazing.
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Handicap Match
Bobby Roode vs. Jeff Jarrett & Gunner w/Karen Jarrett
Roode grabs a chair to back down Immortal but the referee takes it from him and Roode takes it to Immortal hitting each with right hands. Roode takes Jarrett down with a back elbow and then he connects with a Flying Forearm off the ropes on Gunner. Roode immediately goes for the Fujiwara Armbar but Gunner gets to the ropes. Roode attempts to whip Gunner into the ropes but Gunner reverses it and Jarrett grabs Roode by the legs. Gunner hits Roode from behind and Immortal beats on Roode in the corner now. Roode fights back with kicks and back elbows to Immortal. Jarrett rolls out to the floor as Roode chops Gunner. Roode climbs up top for the Blockbuster but Jarrett shoves him off the ropes and Gunner clotheslines Roode. Immortal double team Roode again. Jarrett hits the Body Guillotine on the ropes on Roode and then punches him in the face. Gunner follows up with a Running Knee and then he covers Roode. 1...2...NO Roode kicks out! Jarrett and Gunner take turns kicking and stomping on Roode. They then hit Beer Money's Double Suplex and then mock the Beer Money taunt. Roode gets fired up as this happens and hits Immortal with a double clothesline! Roode takes both out with clotheslines again and then whips Gunner into the ropes and hits a Backdrop. Jarrett tosses Roode into the corner and then charges at him but Roode gets his boot up. Roode climbs up top and hits the Blockbuster on Jarrett! 1...2...NO Gunner breaks it up! Gunner whips Roode into the ropes but Roode kicks him and then clotheslines him out to the floor! Jarrett kicks Roode and goes for the Stroke, but Roode counters and shoves Jarrett into the ropes! Double-R Spinebuster! Roode locks in the Crossface! Gunner comes in but Roode senses it coming and locks in the Crossface! GUNNER TAPS!
Winner: Roode via pinfall (Crossface)
Roode holds onto the submission pretty long after the match before finally letting go. Jarrett tries to attack Roode again but Roode turns things around and stomps on Jarrett until the rest of Immortal runs out. Ray low blows Roode and Steiner beats on him as Ray holds him down. Ray elbow drops Roode in the nuts. Storm runs down now! Storm is throwing haymakers at Immortal but Gunner hits him from behind. Immortal beats down Beer Money as Kurt Angle walks down to the ring. Jarrett hits Storm with the AAA Title. Jarrett and Ray hold Roode up and Roode gets ready to hit him but Jeff Hardy's music hits!
Jeff Hardy runs down to the ring and goes on the attack as Kurt bails! Jeff goes nuts on Ray! Jeff hits the Twist of Fate on Jarrett! The crowd is going nuts! Jeff helps Roode up and Beer Money looks shocked. Jeff says something to Roode and offers him a handshake as the fans chant "Hardy." Storm slaps Hardy's hand away. Roode thinks about it but then shakes Hardy's hand as the fans erupt. Hardy raises Roode's hand and then Storm gets in Hardy's face. Every time Hardy tries to leave the ring Storm cuts him off and gets in his face. Beer Money then raises Hardy's arms together and Storm shakes his hand! Beer Money hugs Hardy and then all 3 pose on the ropes.
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Back from the break Jeff Hardy says he helped out the next World Champion tonight but Jeff Jarrett interrupts him and says he's going to throw up hearing Hardy talking about appologzing. Jarrett says every step of the way him and Hardy have had a friendship but nobody knows about that. Jarrett says Hardy is out of chances and he is NOT coming back. He says Hardy better not show up or even step foot in the state of Pennsylvania. Hardy starts walk away but Jarrett stops him and asks him where the hell he thinks he's going. Hardy says he's going to buy his ticket for BFG! He walks away and Jarrett looks like someone just kicked his puppy.
JB introduces Sting and Hogan to the ring for the contract signing. Sting and Hogan sit down at the table and Sting signs the contract. Hogan looks at the contract and signs it as a "Hogan sucks" chant breaks out. Hogan pushes the table over and then he says Sting has been dancing around him for over 30 years. He says they had a brief encounter but Sting was thrilled when it was over. Hogan says over all these years Sting could have found but now in the twilight of his career when he's trying to help TNA out now Sting wants to come after him. Hogan says Sting wanted Hulk Hogan so he's got the real Hulk Hogan now. Hogan says his wrestling career is over but for Sting to insult him and embarrass him the way he has this will be the fight of Sting's life. Hogan says there will be no interference or no games, it will just be Sting vs. Hogan. Hogan offers a handshake and Sting accepts it.
Hogan says it will be Sting vs. Hogan, nobody else, but then Eric Bischoff walks out. Bischoff says they have one more piece of business. Sting laid his hands on Bischoff so if there is anything left after Hogan gets done with him then Bischoff will kick his ass. While Sting is looking at Bischoff, Hogan hits him with a chair! Hogan hits Sting with chops and right hands and then chokes him in the corner. Hogan talks trash to Sting as he continues to beat on him and Bischoff watches on.
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FINAL THOUGHTS
Tonight was a little underwhelming for the most part.
I loved the opening segment with Angle and Roode and we can only hope they're serious about no screwyness in the BFG match. I love that Angle was still playing mind games, especially with Storm. Roode looks strong going into BFG with the win over both Gunner & Jarrett. He was crazy fired up. I'm not too big on Hardy getting involved but he was really fired up as well. Haven't seen Hardy like that in awhile.
Joe-Morgan was just there. That 3-Way won't be anything special at all.
Anderson-Steiner was just there as well.
X-Division Tag was great and Kendrick looks good going into BFG.
AJ/RVD vs. Daniels/Lynn was a great match and AJ punking Daniels out was cool and then Daniels got his heat back by killing AJ in the back.
The Knockouts stuff was pretty bad other than how they all looked. I fully expect Velvet to walk out champion.
It was cool to see Christina Von Eerie finally officially in TNA. Too bad that match will be on the Pre-Show.
The Hogan-Sting stuff didn't do anything for me but let's face it the whole feud has done nothing for me.
The best thing about the show to me was the Roode/Angle vignette again, those things have been so awesome.
- Promo/Segment of the Week: Roode/Angle (promo and video package)
- Match of the Night: AJ & RVD vs. Daniels & Lynn (***)
- Overall Grade: C
Scheduled for Next Week:
- n/a
Bound for Glory Lineup
- TNA World Title: Kurt Angle (c) vs. Bobby Roode
- Sting vs. Hulk Hogan
- Full Metal Mayhem: RVD vs. Jerry Lynn
- Falls Count Anywhere: Bully Ray vs. Mr. Anderson
- I Quit Match: AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels
- TNA Knockouts Title Fatal 4-Way: Winter (c) vs. Velvet Sky vs. Mickie James vs. Madison Rayne
- TNA X-Division Title: Austin Aries (c) vs. Brian Kendrick TNA Tag Team Titles: Mexican America (c) vs. Ink, Inc.
- Triple Threat: Crimson vs. Samoa Joe vs. Matt Morgan
