TNA 2010: An Immortal iMPACT! Cross the Line

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IT'S ON BROTHER!

 

Hulkamania finally hits the iMPACT! Zone in what is certain to be a most historic night for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. From January 1st TNA will never be the same, and to commemorate the occasion, our live 1/1/10 iMPACT! will be an action-packed, three hour special featuring the best entertainment in professional wrestling!

 

Confirmed matches for 1/1/10 (red indicates Heel alignment);

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

 

Plus, don't miss the iMPACT! debuts of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, or any of the other surprises that are bound to hit your screen on January 1st!

 

TNA 2010: AN IMMORTAL iMPACT! CROSS THE LINE ©

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WHY TNA?

With all the buzz around after Bound for Glory, now seems the perfect time to 'right the wrongs' of the Hogan/Bischoff era. Does that mean I will undo everything they did? Of course not, instead things will run along similar, though not identical, paths. Some of the debuts, some of the matches and some of the feuds you've seen since January 4th may appear in some form or another – you'll just have to wait and see! Plus, it'll be a change from my previous two C-verse diaries.

 

WHATCHA' GONNA' DO!?

Well, not so much 'gonna' do' as 'have done.' I am using a modded version of MrCanada's September 2010 data – modded because, as I'm sure you've guessed by now, I'm starting in January 2010. I've tried to get TNA and WWE rosters as they were at the start of January but there may be a couple of issues. I've also made a small change to the product to remove the 'not dangerous enough' penalty, although I can't remember what change that was. The smaller rosters have been left as is. You'll also have noticed that in the post above I mentioned the three hour live iMPACT! taking place on 1/1/10 rather than 4/1/10. That is because in this universe there are only 336 days in a year which is handy because that works out at 48 or 12 four week months. Coincidence or what!? As this is a real-world diary I have decided to use 'real' dates, so Tuesday Week 2 will always be the 9th and Christmas will always be on a Thursday.

 

CREDITS

If I were to actually thank everyone who has inspired me in one way or another I'd break the post with too many words. PeterHilton and angeldelayette have been particularly encouraging in the formation of this diary and for that I can only thank them (or blame them ). In addition to the work of the two gentlemen above, jw_forever's WWE 2006 diary and NoNeck's USPW/PWC diary both made me think – now is the time to do this again. There are of course many, many other diaries you should check out, but alas - if I link to them all then I'll never get a show posted

 

SHOW INDEX

iMPACT! 1/1/10

iMPACT! 11/1/10

iMPACT! 18/1/10

GENESIS 21/1/10

iMPACT! 25/1/10

 

iMPACT! 4/2/10

iMPACT! 11/2/10

AGAINST ALL ODDS 14/2/10

iMPACT! 18/2/10

iMPACT! 25/2/10

 

...PREPARE TO CROSS THE LINE...

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[Eisen-verse]

YAY! I'm excited to see what you do with TNA, my friend. They seem like they're slowly drawing on the right track but really need a big push in any direction. best of luck with this & you know I'll be reading!!

 

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

[PeterHilton]

Awesome! I'm excited because..

 

a)you went back to the beginning so that there's not that feeling of a sudden massive overhaul

 

b)your CVerse diaries were brilliant in setting a mood and creating an identity for the company you were booking and I think that's something TNA needs desperately

 

c) you've talked about 'righting the wrongs' but you're still pimping Hogan's involvement ..and for all of Hulk's issues, there's a lot of good to having him involved.

[TheEffect]

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie OOC: Huge Raven Fan.

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

[Yoshida]

This seems like it can be a cool read.

 

I am down, just have more then two matches in a two hour show. Like the idea and cannot wait to see where it is gonna end up down the line.

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

[angeldelayette]

I am going to have to skip on predicting on this first card for some obvious reasons between you and I. However, I am looking forward to this diary. I cannot wait to see what you do with TNA!

[Bigpapa42]

Interesting. Looking forward to this. I've actually given up on the real TNA at this point and don't bother watching anymore. I have faith you can do better than Hogan & Bischoff have manged in reality...

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

[alden]

Will enjoy what you have to offer.

 

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

I know tna pushed wolfe somewhat in the begining. I hope you will do the same. Desmond could be a star.

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

The doctor stevie stuff worked for me. Although i would enjoy seeing lax being on top of the tag scean

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

meh....to be honest around this time the knock out devision started going down hill.

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

Joe's gona kill you.

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

The guns should be champions but not at this time.

[Jingo]

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

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As turnbucklenews.com exclusively revealed last week, a TNA insider informed us that Shannon Moore is certain to appear in some form or other in the 3 hour 1/1/10 iMPACT! It would now appear that Moore is bringing friend and mentor Jeff Hardy with him to Orlando to see the show. Hardy tweeted the following last night;

 

"Hell yeah Gonna roll with my boy @TheShannonBrand to FLA to put in a good word & check out tha show."

 

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Several people have reported that the Nasty Boys, Jimmy Hart, and most surprisingly, Ed Leslie - better known as Brutus Beefcake - have all been spotted in Orlando this past week. Whether they are there to make an appearance on TNA's January 1st iMPACT!, or have travelled to Florida merely in support of Hogan, is unclear.</tr></td></table>

 

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The WWE has confirmed that Bret Hart will make his long awaited return to the company at the January 1st RAW. In what many believe is Vince McMahon's attempt to 'blow TNA out of the water,' Bret 'The Hitman' Hart will appear in the WWE for the first time since the now infamous Montreal Screwjob of 1997. TNA are showing a 3 hour iMPACT! live on Monday January 1st in what will be the company's first head-to-head with the WWE. It is rumoured that Bret's appearance will be a one-off, although some have claimed that Vince is keen on Hart working until Wrestlemania.

 

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As turnbucklenews.com exclusively revealed last week, a TNA insider informed us that Shannon Moore is certain to appear in some form or other in the 3 hour 1/1/10 iMPACT! It would now appear that Moore is bringing friend and mentor Jeff Hardy with him to Orlando to see the show. Hardy tweeted the following last night;

 

"Hell yeah Gonna roll with my boy @TheShannonBrand to FLA to put in a good word & check out tha show."

 

So far there has been no suggestion that Hardy has signed with TNA or will appear on iMPACT!.</tr></td></table>

 

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Several people have reported that the Nasty Boys, Jimmy Hart, and most surprisingly, Ed Leslie - better known as Brutus Beefcake - have all been spotted in Orlando this past week. Whether they are there to make an appearance on TNA's January 1st iMPACT!, or have travelled to Florida merely in support of Hogan, is unclear.</tr></td></table>

 

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The WWE has confirmed that Bret Hart will make his long awaited return to the company at the January 1st RAW. In what many believe is Vince McMahon's attempt to 'blow TNA out of the water,' Bret 'The Hitman' Hart will appear in the WWE for the first time since the now infamous Montreal Screwjob of 1997. TNA are showing a 3 hour iMPACT! live on Monday January 1st in what will be the company's first head-to-head with the WWE. It is rumoured that Bret's appearance will be a one-off, although some have claimed that Vince is keen on Hart working until Wrestlemania.

 

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Just wanted to say, Great presentation so far!

[Hashasheen]

1 problem. Their Monday Night showing was on the 4th of January.

[PeterHilton]

1 problem. Their Monday Night showing was on the 4th of January.

 

already addressed...

 

You'll also have noticed that in the post above I mentioned the three hour live iMPACT! taking place on 1/1/10 rather than 4/1/10. That is because in this universe there are only 336 days in a year which is handy because that works out at 48 or 12 four week months.

[Hashasheen]

already addressed...

 

Doh!

[Hyde Hill]

Will be very interested to see where this goes.

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns DQ

[Kijar]

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

[jw_forever]

Only just had a chance to check this out. Really liking the layout. And I'm glad that I inspired you in some way. Hopefully you will stick with this as I'm intrigued as to where you go with this. Good luck.

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

I'm a McGuiness (Wolfe) mark. Shoot me.

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

I'm not a big Hernandez fan, and I absolutely LOVE Raven and Stevie, but you'll want to be getting the younger guys over, so I see a win for the young guns.

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

As much as I love ODB, I see Tara retaining....for now.

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

Neal has potential, but I see Joe taking this. Joe NEEDS to be in the Main Event scene.

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

MCMG's will get their time, but I see a win for my fellow countrymen.

[sebsplex]

This seems so long ago now in real life. I'm looking forward to see what direction you take this in. Like PH said, Hogan always had a lot to offer TNA, just their utilisation of him and lack of general focus really did the damage over the months that followed.

 

But yeah, I enjoyed your USPW diary a lot. I'm sure this will be equally satisfying. Good luck with it!

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

[Arogue]

This looks awesome, I always enjoy a good TNA diary and i'm sure this will be a good TNA diary.

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

 

-Very tough to call, both men are future world champions if used right, but i'll back the boy from my neck of the woods.

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

 

-At this point Morgan and Hernandez have way more upside than Raven and Stevie.

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

 

-Sticking with Tara as champ.

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

 

-Squash

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

 

-A draw to build up for future matches.

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Bobby Lashley's run in TNA appears to be over after his profile was removed from TNAwrestling.com. Lashley is due to make the move to MMA with Strikeforce in the next few weeks and has also been making overtures with Zero1 in Japan. Although no news has come out, it would seem likely that Lashley's former girlfriend and on-screen valet Kristal Marshall will also be leaving the company. There has been no comment with regards to where this leaves Scott Steiner or the storyline that the three are currently engaged in, although as all three have been off-screen for some weeks it would appear the feud is simply to be dropped.</tr></td></table>

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As the iMPACT! debut of Hulk Hogan draws nears, rumours are linking everyone under the sun to make their TNA debut on January 1st. One rumour that has persisted throughout the last week or so is that Scott Hall will be backstage at the iMPACT! Zone but will not make an appearance on the show. Sean Waltman hinted through Twitter that he too will be in Orlando but sources claim this is unlikely, given that he is booked to wrestle in Mexico the very same night.</td></tr></table>

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Warrior, born Jim Hellwig, has today claimed that it was he that was first scheduled to appear on the January 1st RAW and not Bret Hart. The Hitman's appearance is seen as a viewer-grabbing tactic by CEO Vince McMahon who will face his first real challenge in almost 9 years when Spike TV run a live iMPACT! up against the WWE's flagship show. In an interview given to a Chinese news channel, the former Ultimate Warrior claimed that Vince contacted him back in November about making a return to the 'E and that Warrior politely declined due to a number of prior engagements. The WWE have so far refused to comment.</td></tr></table>

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OOC Update: The show is complete and ready to be posted tomorrow evening GMT. If you want to get your predictions in then that would be your deadline, obviously Thanks for all the comments and support so far, both are greatly appreciated. Oh, and to 'warn' you in advance - this episode of iMPACT! is big! They won't normally be this long (this is the 3 hour special, remember), so hopefully it won't put too many people off.

[TLLK]

I NEVER predict on RW dynasties, but, hey...this is a jhd1 dynasty! I'm in...don't screw TNA up like it has been recently.

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

I like both of these guys a lot, but I'm going with the Brit here.

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

For obvious reasons.

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

Please, oh please, PLEASE don't let someone like Tara drop the title to...ODB?!?!?!?!?!?!? She should NEVER win the title, in my opinion.

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

Joe's gonna kill you.

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

It's gonna be a huge night with a lot of surprises...mostly outside the ring. Except for this match! The Guns upset for the win!

[The Celt]

HULK HOGAN PRESENTS TNA iMPACT PREDICTIONS:

 

Desmond Wolfe vs. D'Angelo Dinero

Well let me tell you something brother, that D'Angelo Dinero cat is one groovy guy, but something tells me that this Desmond Wolfe guy is one bad dude

 

Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie

I'm afraid the Hulkster gotta call it like it is Hulkamaniacs, and this one says the MONSTERS that are Morgan and Super Mex Hernandez run wild those ECW cats

 

TNA Knockout Title Match

ODB vs. Tara ©

That ODB is one tough lady brothers, that's for sure but Tara is the queen brother, she's the queen!

 

Jesse Neal vs. Samoa Joe

Listen up all you Hulkamaniacs; I know just by looking at him that as a child Samoa Joe took ALL his vitamins and said ALL his prayers, that how I know he will NEVER go wrong!

 

TNA Tag Team Title Match

The British Invasion © vs. Motor City Machine Guns

Oh Boy lemme tell ya something, there is a electricity in the air when the guns enter this arena that's for sure brother, but tonight is not the night...their time will come, and it will be AMAZING brother!

[jhd1]

We are live from a sold out iMPACT! Zone in Orlando, FL!

Tonight it's Monday January 1st, 2010 and this is...

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TNA's Special 3 Hour iMPACT!

 

Your Announce Team

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Mike Tenay & Taz

 

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[We begin the show with a helicopter view of a black limousine making its way down a floodlit, almost empty Florida freeway. With a vast police escort and small TNA flags on the bonnet, there is no mistaking who the esteemed passenger in this vehicle really is...]

Segment Rating: A

 

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TENAY: Tonight, live from Orlando, Florida, Hulk Hogan makes his historic iMPACT! debut...

TAZ: Whatcha' gonna do, when TNA and Hulkamania run wild on you brother, haha!

 

TENAY: Tonight, we celebrate quite simply the biggest night in TNA history. Yes, Hulk Hogan is live right here on iMPACT! It's Mike Tenay, my broadcast partner Taz, welcoming you to a three hour live special right here on Spike TV...

TAZ: Well Mike, you can feel that change is literally hovering in the air. I've got a feelin that the TNA we know right now will never, ever be the same by the end of this evening...

 

[inside the packed iMPACT! Zone a previously unheard theme tune blares out over the sound system. The crowd cheer and jeer in equal measure as new TNA Executive Eric Bischoff appears at the top of the stage and heads to ringside...]

 

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BISCHOFF

Hello, TNA – it's been a long time coming! You've all seen that Hulk Hogan is on his way but before then, we need to kick these show off with a bang, am I right?

 

So I got thinking, what is it that sets TNA apart from any other form of wrestling on your television screens...the first thing that came to mind is the X-Division. It's not about weight, it's about style – that's genius, I like that. Now if you've heard of Eric Bischoff which, let's face it, you have, you know I like to see some high-flying action mixed in with my in my wrestling so how about we bring our champion, Amazing Red, out here...right now for a title match!

 

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[Amazing Red gets a fairly decent pop as he makes his way to the ring, belt in hand...]

 

BISCHOFF

Red, I think we need to find you a challenger...anybody back there up for it?

 

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[The theme tune of Suicide hits the arena PA as the masked superstar begins down the aisle. But Suicide can't even make it half way to the ring before he is jumped from behind by Daniels. Out of nowhere Jay Lethal and Consequences Creed chase each other to the ring before being joined last by Homicide. The six men stand uncomfortably in front of each of the TNA turnbuckles, leaving a smirking Eric Bischoff to stand in the rather dangerous centre...]

 

TAZ: Ha, Eric Bischoff and Amazing Red certainly aren't spoilt for choice!

BISCHOFF

Ambition. I like it. So, I'm going to let....Daniels have a title shot. And Lethal. And Creed. And Suicide. And Homicide. Why not? We've got six sides, we've got six ladders...oh, did I not tell you that bit? We're having a six-man, six-ladder, X-Division-title Ladder Match.

 

[The TNA crowd cheer loudly at the announced match...]

 

And we're having it...right now!

TENAY: A six-man ladder match - what a way to start off tonight's historic iMPACT!

 

[Eric barely has time to slide out of the ring before the six competitors jump on each other. Meanwhile, six TNA officials run in and place the ladders at the end of the aisle...]

Segment Rating: B+

SIX WAY LADDER MATCH FOR THE TNA X-DIVISION TITLE

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Amazing Red © vs. Daniels vs. Jay Lethal vs. Homicide vs. Consequences Creed vs. Suicide

Organised chaos would be the best way to describe the first match of the Hogan-Bischoff era. A short brawl started the bout off before the ladders began being put to use. The brand of fast-paced, high-flying action that has become the hallmark of X-Division wrestling was in full force tonight as all six men put in one risky move after another. Towards the end of the match the tag team of Lethal and Creed were battling with Homicide and Suicide on the outside of the ring and with Daniels having been thrown over the top rope Amazing Red spotted his opportunity and began to climb up a ladder towards the belt. Daniels wasn't finished, however, and using one of the ladders leaning against the apron, ran up it and landed a springboard dropkick against the side of Red's ladder. The ladder toppled sending Red over the top rope and right on top of the four men battling on the outside. With his five competitors now effectively out of the match Daniels retrieved the belt for the victory, and the title!

DANIELS wins in 10:20 via pinfall to become the NEW TNA X-DIVISION champion!

Match Rating: C+

 

TENAY: Great performance from all men involved...Taz, we've got a new champion in Chris Daniels...

TAZ: Ha, what is that 20 minutes we've been on air, crazy, we've got a new champion already!

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[We cut to the Beautiful People's locker-room where Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne are mocking Awesome Kong's 'fashion sense'. As the door opens to reveal Lacey Von Erich, Sky and Rayne's conversation is drowned out by the crowd of people outside the iMPACT! Zone...]

 

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LACEY

It's crazy out there!

 

MADISON

Well, this is the BP locker-room – people are pining for us, girl!

 

LACEY

No...they're not shouting for us...

 

VELVET

They're WHAT!?

 

MADISON

But we are the Beautiful People...

 

LACEY

No...they're all shouting for some girl called Sharon and her friend Jethro...or something? Sooo weird...

 

VELVET

Sharon and Jethro...Jeff...no way...come on!

 

[While Lacey puts on her best confused expression Velvet rushes out, closely followed by Madison. Eventually Lacey gives up and joins her stablemates outside the iMPACT! Zone.]

Segment Rating: C+

 

TAZ: Sharon and Jethro...I think Lacey's a little slow on the uptake!

TENAY: Well I wouldn't like to speculate on who 'Sharon and Jethro' are. Taz, do you think this could be one of Bischoff's promised surprises?

TAZ: Mike, perhaps if we brought Lacey out here the two of you could have an intellectual conversation while I call the matches!?

TENAY: Thanks Taz...iMPACT! will be back after this short commercial break.

 

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TENAY: Welcome back to the iMPACT! Zone, don't forget tonight is the historic iMPACT! debut of Hulkamania.

TAZ: Great things are coming, Mike...

TENAY: They certainly are Taz and right now we've got tag team action between champions The British Invasion and their challengers, the Motor City Machine Guns...

TNA TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

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The British Invasion © (w/Rob Terry) vs. Motor City Machine Guns

The British Invasion continue their tag team title reign despite being pushed to the limit by the Motor City Machine Guns. In fact, at several points in the match it appeared that the high-flying team of Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin would become the second new champions of the night after near fall after near fall. In the end it was 'Big' Rob Terry that would play the deciding role, pushing Chris Sabin's foot off the rope at the same time as Doug Williams used the ropes to his own advantage.

THE BRITISH INVASION win in 7:53 to retain their TNA Tag Team titles.

Match Rating: C-

 

TENAY: How could the referee not see that blatant cheating!?

TAZ: I don't know, Mike, but you've got to hand it to the British Invasion - they really know how to cheat!

 

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[We are transported to the TNA garage where James Storm and Robert Roode, better known as Beer Money Inc., are studying an open black limo. With Hogan still on his way, who could it's passenger be?]

 

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ROODE

Was that?

 

STORM

Looked like it...

 

ROODE

Someone would have said...

 

STORM

Yeah, probably...It did look a lot like him...

Segment Rating: B-

 

TENAY: I wonder who it could be? Taz, any ideas?

TAZ: Could be your friends Jethro and Sharon but I don't know...they were here already. Whatever you say about Eric Bischoff, the man knows how to throw a surprise party, ha!

 

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[The action suddenly cuts to Bischoff and Hogan's new office where Eric is in mid argument with Mick Foley. Mick, it seems, is unhappy at working with Eric Bischoff who he believes has screwed him over one too many times...]

 

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ERIC BISCHOFF

Look, Mick, I've told you not to worry – I hold no grudges...

 

MICK FOLEY

You hold no grudges!? I was the one you screwed over in WCW, I'm the one you screwed over in the WWE but I won't let you screw me over in TNA...no, this is my company...NOT YOURS!

 

BISCHOFF

Calm down, Mick. Are you telling me you want to quit, because if you do, that's okay. I'd understand completely.

 

FOLEY

Quit!? I'm not quitting Eric, I'm going to stick around and bleed you for every penny you've got...

 

BISCHOFF

If dreams were dimes, Mick...you see, like everyone else on the TNA roster you're going to have to prove yourself to me, to Hulk, to Dixie Carter and to the fans. If you don't do that then you can kiss goodbye to Orlando...

 

[With a smug look on his face, Eric is not surprised to see Foley storm out of the room...]

 

BISCHOFF

Don't slam...[CRASH!]...the door. Strike one, Mick, strike one...

Segment Rating: B+

 

TENAY: And this is the other, more ruthless side of Eric Bischoff...

TAZ: Mick's a good friend of mine, and he's had a long, bad, history with Eric Bischoff, but he's more than good enough to 'prove himself' to everyone in TNA.

 

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TNA KNOCKOUT TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

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Kong & Hamada vs. Sarita & Taylor Wilde ©

The Knockout Division is one of the things that sets TNA apart from its competition and the Knockout Tag Team titles go one step further. Arguably the four most traditionally talented female wrestlers on the TNA roster battled it out in a close-fought encounter which would see inaugural champions Sarita and Taylor Wilde defeated for the first time in over three months. Awesome Kong's unique blend of brute strength and surprising agility helped her to stand out even moreso than usual and she was easily the star of this particular bout. Seven minutes in Kong hit an Amazing Press to secure the victory, and the belts.

KONG & HAMADA win in 7:20 via pinfall to become the NEW TNA Knockout Tag Team Champions!

Match Rating: D-

 

TENAY: And...new champions.

TAZ: That is massive, massive, for Hamada and Kong. Earlier tonight we crowned a new X-Division champion, know we've got new Knockout tag champions!

 

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Morgan & Hernandez vs. Raven & Stevie (w/Daffney)

Matt Morgan and Hernandez continue their rise through the TNA tag team division with a solid victory over hardcore veterans Raven and Dr. Stevie. Stevie and Raven tried every dirty trick they knew to gain the upper hand but the brute strength of their opponents kept them from getting any sort of advantage. A Carbon Footprint from Matt Morgan was enough to crumple Dr. Stevie and the following pin was nothing but formality.

MORGAN & HERNANDEZ win in 6:58 via pinfall.

Match Rating: C

 

TENAY: Matt Morgan and Shawn Hernandez continue their speedy rise through the TNA tag team rankings...

TAZ: It's hard to imagine that these two men have only been teaming together for a couple of months!

 

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[Once again we cut to the backstage area where this time Jay Lethal is sat, in street clothes, in the TNA locker room...]

 

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LETHAL

What do I think about Hulk Hogan coming to TNA? Man, it's great. You know, when you're growing up and all you want to be is a professional wrestling it's the Hulk Hogans, and the Andres, and the Flairs that make you really go for that dream, you know?

[Lethal slips into 'Macho Mode'...]

I mean, oooh yeaaah, the Mega Powers are back together. The Black Machismo and the Hulkster are going to take TNA right to the veeeerrrrry top, oooh yeaaaah!

[Lethal returns to his 'normal voice'...]

Seriously though, in 2010 Hulk Hogan is still the name in professional wrestling and to have him here in TNA is unbelievable...dream stuff, man. All we need now is the Nature Boy...

 

...wooooo!...

 

CAMERA-MAN

That was a pretty good, even for you!

 

LETHAL

Thanks, but that wasn't me...wait, no way...

 

[Lethal and the camera-man rush to the locker room door but the corridor is clear. Before we cut to the next segment we see 'Black Machismo' shrug and scratch his head...]

Segment Rating: B-

 

TENAY: You don't think!?

TAZ: Woooooooo! Haha!

 

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[The action cuts to the TNA interview set where Christy Hemme is stood, mic in hand. Alongside her is returning superstar Shannon Moore...]

 

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HEMME

Hello everybody! In his first ever TNA interview, Shannon Moore...

 

MOORE

Thanks Christy, but I also brought a friend with me...

 

[From the side of the screen walks Jeff Hardy! As the crowd's cheers come in over the sound sytem, Christy's jaw drops at the surprise appearance of the 'Charismatic Enigma'...]

 

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HEMME

Wow...Jeff Hardy! I..er...sorry...er....just so surprised! Jeff, Shannon – what are your plans in TNA – where do you see yourself in six months time?

 

MOORE

There's so many things to do here in TNA, Christy. You know there's the X-Division, which rocks man, and there's the tag division which is pretty hot too...

 

HARDY

Don't forget the World Title scene, Shannon – AJ Styles may be the man of the moment but I think Jeff Hardy could make a pretty fine TNA Heavyweight champion.

 

HEMME

Do you think...

 

[Christy Hemme's sentence is cut off by the appearance of Daniels pushing past her. The Preacher strides confidently up to Hardy and stands nose-to-nose with the 'Charismatic Enigma'...]

 

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DANIELS

Hey Jeffrey - I was listening quite intently there and I want to know what happened to that high-flying, Xtreme Hardy? You know...the one that would jump from ladders, dive through tables? What's wrong Jeffrey, cat got your tongue?

 

[Daniels shoves Hardy in the chest but Jeff signals to Moore to stay where he is. Defiantly Hardy moves back to his position inches away from Daniels...]

 

HARDY

If you've got a problem...

 

DANIELS

Sure I've got a problem. You come to TNA and not only do you think your above everyone else here, better than everyone else – even our World Champion. But after what was it, one World title run? After one run you think you're beyond the kind of risk-taking you need to survive in the X-Division? What's wrong, is the X-Division title not good enough for Emperor Nero?

 

HARDY

Back off...

 

DANIELS

I think someone ought to show you what Total Nonstop Action is really all about...

 

[An almighty push from Daniels knocks Hardy to the ground, while Moore is quickly taken out with a clothesline. As Daniels sets upon Hardy a number of security pour in to break up the fight. Christy Hemme, meanwhile, looks on concerned as she signs off.]

Segment Rating: C

 

TENAY: That is despicable behaviour by Daniels! What have Jeff Hardy and Shannon Moore ever done to him!

TAZ: Daniels clearly took offence to something and even if we don't understand it, he does...

TENAY: Right...we'll be trying to figure out that one during this short commercial break.

 

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[We head to the TNA locker-room where AJ Styles is sat on the edge of a bench...]

 

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STYLES

Everywhere Hogan goes he brings the best out of people. Especially now, we're talking guys that have grown up knowing nothing else but Hulkamania. I've still got the t-shirt and, you know, it pushes you to go out there and do your thing every night and to be on top of your game for as long as possible.

Segment Rating: B

 

TENAY: Remember folks, the 'Immortal' Hulk Hogan makes his iMPACT! debut in just over 90 minutes time!

 

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Samoa Joe vs. Jesse Neal

Perhaps in an attempt to make a point to the new TNA heirarchy, Samoa Joe did a fairly good job of demolishing Jesse Neal. Although the youngster got in some offence on occasion the real star of the match was Joe, whose savage attacks were too much for the tattooed Neal. When Joe hit the Muscle Buster near the six minute mark this one was all over.

SAMOA JOE wins in 5:47 via pinfall.

Match Rating: C

TAZ: Joe's gonna' get ya!

 

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[The action heads backstage, where the new documentary-esque footage continues with Jeff Jarrett. Without a match, JJ is kitted out in shirt and jeans while the film crew interview him by the canteen area...]

 

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JARRETT

What's it like to work with Hulk Hogan? Well I've been on his side, and I've been up against him, and all I'll say is that 30 years ago people where cheering on the Hulkster and they're still doing it with as much passion right now. When I started TNA the only thing you aim for is the top and when the likes of Hulk Hogan, the biggest name in our profession, want to make TNA their home - that's when you know for certain you've done a good job.

Segment Rating: B+

 

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'The Monster' Abyss vs. Kiyoshi

Although currently being seen as a fan favourite, Abyss made light work of squashing Japanese star Kiyoshi. The match lasted just long enough for glimpses of an attack from Kiyoshi, but a four minute Black Hole Slam was quickly, and predictably, followed by a three count to give Abyss the win.

ABYSS wins in 4:50 via pinfall.

Match Rating: D

 

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[in the backstage area we a camera-man walking down a corridor. As he approaches the door at the end we begin to hear muffled voices. The camera-man nudges the door open where we see Kevin Nash and Eric Young deep in conversation...]

 

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ERIC YOUNG

Kev – you, Hollywood, Easy E we can get the Band back together, man!

 

NASH

Eric, there is no Band...

 

YOUNG

What do you mean? Come on, Kev, the Wolfpac, the Order, the Band man! Come on, I've got Scott on speed dial...

 

NASH

Look Eric, I'm telling you...

 

[Nash realises they are being watched and pushes the door shut, cutting the conversation short – will we see the Band back together? If you believe Kevin Nash, perhaps not...]

Segment Rating: B-

 

TENAY: Perhaps that will lay rumours to rest, there is no reunion in TNA, you've heard from the horse's mouth...

TAZ: I've never trusted a talking horse, especially one called Kevin Nash...

 

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TNA KNOCKOUTS TITLE MATCH

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Tara © vs. ODB

Tara continues her Knockouts title reign in a reasonable, if unspectacular, match. ODB was on the defence for much of the opening and soon began to look outside of the rules for a way back into the contest. For the second time this evening a title match would end in controversy when ODB laid out Tara with a vicious chair shot well within the view of referee Earl Hebner.

TARA wins in 7:44 via DQ to retain her TNA Knockout title.

Match Rating: D

 

[The match may have been over but ODB wasn't quite finished and she continued to attack Tara with the chair. Eventually she grabbed the title belt from ringside and standing over her opponent raised it above her head. Suddenly her mood changed as a familiar theme hit the iMPACT! Zone...

 

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...it's Angelina Love! Angelina has returned to TNA! Love remained at the top of the ramp but her presence was enough to convince ODB to stop the assault and leave Tara alone...for now, at least.]

Segment Rating: C+

 

TENAY: It's Angelina Love! We haven't seen Angelina since way back in September...

TAZ: Right, but the Beautiful People have moved on since then...I wonder if they'll be as happy to see her as the fans are!

 

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[The crowd are once again ready to expect the unexpected as the theme of Eric Bischoff hits the arena sound system for the second time tonight...]

 

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BISCHOFF

Well, I've had two hours in this job and I must say – it's great to be back. But while I was in my office back there I noticed that we didn't have a main event. So, Kurt Angle – would you kindly come and join me?

 

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[Kurt Angle's music kicks in and he walks out determinedly. In what appears to be a recurring theme for the night, Angle is wearing his street clothes rather than wrestling gear...]

 

BISCHOFF

Kurt, the people of TNA like to see great wrestling, as well as great talking. You'd not believe me if I told you – but I've seen wrestling shows where the matches don't last longer than five minutes. Max. Oh, it's true!

 

[Angle laughs at Bischoff's playful gibe and the crowd begin another 'TNA' chant...]

 

BISCHOFF

So...since we're having such a historic night – how about Kurt Angle in a match...here...tonight...

 

...against AJ Styles for the TNA World Heavyweight title!

 

[Angle nods in agreement, he likes the sound of that idea – and he's not alone, the crowd are going wild!]

 

BISCHOFF

Well, don't you think you've got a match to prepare for!? Man, I love this job!

Segment Rating: B+

 

TENAY: What a main event we have lined up for the most historic night in TNA history. Here on Spike TV, Angle vs. Styles for the World Title - Taz, it's got the makings of a classic...

TAZ: Can't wait, Mike!

 

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[We cut back to the helicopter footage we saw at the opening of the show, except this time the black limousine carrying Hulk Hogan is turning in to the iMPACT! Zone car park!]

Segment Rating: B+

 

TENAY: Hulk Hogan has arrived in the iMPACT! Zone! We are a little over thirty minutes away from seeing Hulkamania run wild on Orlando!

 

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'The Pope' D'Angelo Dinero vs. Desmond Wolfe (w/Chelsea)

Desmond Wolfe came to the ring with another new addition to the TNA roster – his glamorous valet Chelsea. The contest itself was an open match between two of the fastest rising wrestlers in TNA. Great wrestling from both left the regular iMPACT! Zone fans chanting 'This is Awesome' and 'TNA' for the majority of the near ten minutes the match went on. In the end it was an outside influence that would decide the contest – with Desmond Wolfe lining up a Thames Barrier wristlock the iMPACT! Zone suddenly stopped at a familiar sound...

 

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Also Sprach Zarathustra – the Nature Boy is here in TNA!

 

As Wolfe looked on in amazement at the appearance of Flair, Dinero took his chance and a flash schoolboy roll-up just made the three count.

D'ANGELO DINERO wins in 9:39 via pinfall.

Match Rating: C

 

[With the bell-ringing and Desmond Wolfe wondering how he'd lost the match Flair steps into the ring. Standing between Dinero and Wolfe, Flair beckons to SoCal Val for a microphone...]

 

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FLAIR

Woooooo! The Nature Boy Ric Flair has been backstage watching some of tonight's matches and the one that has impressed me the most is this one, right here...woooo!

 

I've got to admit - Desmond Wolfe, you might be British, but you came to the ring stylin' and profilin', woooo, just like the Nature Boy. And Chelsea...you better get ready, because Ric Flair rolls all night long. Just like that! Woooooo!

 

[Desmond Wolfe starts at last Flair's comment, which only serves to make the Nature Boy's grin even wider...]

 

FLAIR

D'Angelo...Pope...terrible name...but you've got the limousine ridin', jet flyin' look and the in-ring skills to match.

 

One of you boys is going to get a masterclass from the Nature Boy...woooo!...

 

But until I've decided which one of you that'll be, Chelsea – get ready to take a ride on Space Mountain, baby...woooooo! All. Night. Long.

 

[Chelsea can't decide whether she is flattered or disturbed, and she's not the only one. As Flair and the crowd woooo! all the way to the back the Pope and Wolfe remember they are still in the same ring. Who will Flair choose, and what will happen when he does!?]

Segment Rating: B

 

TENAY: Well we found out who owned the limo...

TAZ: Wooooo! The Nature Boy's come to TNA!

TENAY: And what a proposition for Desmond Wolfe, and D'Angelo Dinero...

TAZ: With all due respect to the Hogans and the Kurt Angles, if you're going to get a wrestling masterclass, you want it from the Dirtiest Player in the Game! Come on Mike...Woooooo!

TENAY: Maybe another time, Taz. Right now we have our main event...

 

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TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

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AJ Styles © vs. Kurt Angle

We may only be in the first week of the year but could we have just seen the match of the year? Certainly AJ Styles and Kurt Angle proved themselves more than capable of headlining the company's biggest event in its 8 year history. Angle's superb chain and mat wrestling were in stark contrast to the high-risk, fast-paced wrestling of champion Styles. Long even by TNA's TV standards, the match rattled along at a quick pace, full of near falls, near misses and breathtaking reversals. Angle kicked out of a Styles Clash, Styles kicked out of an Angle Slam, Kurt kicked out of a Pele kick, AJ struggled his way out of an Ankle Lock. Eventually after nearly twenty minutes, during which neither victor nor loser could be separated, AJ Styles hit what seemed like the fifth springboard 450 and an exhausted Angle couldn't kick out.

AJ STYLES wins in 19:25 via pinfall to retain the TNA World Heavyweight title.

Match Rating: B

 

TAZ: What an amazing, amazing, match. A monumental victory from AJ Styles.

TENAY: We're headed to a short break but when we get back we will see the moment we've all been waiting for.

TAZ: Whatcha' gonna' do!? Haha!

TENAY: That's right, the iMPACT! debut of the legend, Hulk Hogan...don't miss it...

TENAY: There's TNA President Dixie Carter with a standing ovation...

TAZ: What a match, good God it was awesome.

 

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TENAY: We're live on Spike TV, this is iMPACT! and now, eight years in the making, 'The Immortal' Hulk Hogan...

 

[The iMPACT! Zone suddenly feels about ten times larger when the processed guitar of Hulk Hogan's theme tune hit the PA system. The shouts, cheers, and general jubilation of the TNA fans almost drowns out the theme altogether. The noise doubles when Hogan steps through the entrance way and he is sure to milk that reaction as he makes his slow walk to the ring...]

 

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HULK HOGAN

Well let me tell ya' somethin' TNA...Hulkamania's back, brothers!

 

You see dudes, I got a phone call from Easy E and Dixie Carter a few months ago and they layed it out straight. In professional wrestling, in 2010, there's only one place for the Hulkster and all the Hulkamaniacs, brother, and that's TNA!

 

You know, in the thirty years I've been doing this I've been to the top of the mountain more than once. I've wrestled the Ric Flairs, the Andrés, the Savages, the Lugers and yet, to be in TNA is one of the most exciting times of my life. In 1984, the World Wrestling Federation was way down here...

 

[Hogan moves his hand towards the floor, reversing the boos that emanated from the mention of the rival from 'Up North'...]

 

...and yet Hulkamania drove the company to the top, man. In 1993, World Championship Wrestling was down here...

 

[Hogan's hand moves marginally upwards...]

 

...and the Hulkamaniacs took it right to Hollywood, brothers. But you see, TNA is already up here...

 

[Hogan moves his hand way up, roughly level with his eyes...]

 

...and all it needs from Bischoff and Hogan is that last little push and then TNA will be that mountain. Thanks to the Dixie Carters, the Jeff Jarretts and the Styles, Angles, Samoa Joes, and all the other superstars in TNA, brother, this company is the hottest thing on the planet right now. We're raising the bar right now in professional wrestling and I've only got one question left...

 

Whatcha' gonna' do Vince McMahon, when Hulk Hogan, and all of the TNA-maniacs, run wild on you!?

Segment Rating: A

 

TAZ: Whoa, whoa, whoa, Mike...Sting! That's Sting in the rafters! Haven't seen him for months!

 

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[We end this historic night with the eerie image of Sting stood in the rafters of the iMPACT! Zone, baseball bat in hand, bathed in blue light. Why has Sting returned? Who knows, maybe we'll find out next week on TNA iMPACT!]

Segment Rating: B+

 

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