TNA 2013 - Back to the Future

[BHK1978]

Daniels vs Hardy

Aries-Roode vs WGTT

RVD vs Kaz

Sting vs Goldberg

Briscoes vs Garrett Bischoff and Wes Brisco

Paul London vs Adam Windsor

James Storm vs Paul Burchill

Chavo-Hernandez vs Sex Appeal

Omega vs Ryan

Camp Cobra vs Sheik's Army

Mickie James vs ODB

Aces & 8's vs Team TNA 6

[The Lloyd]

Daniels vs Hardy

Aries-Roode vs WGTT

RVD vs Kaz

Sting vs Goldberg

Briscoes vs Garrett Bischoff and Wes Brisco

Paul London vs Adam Windsor

James Storm vs Paul Burchill

Chavo-Hernandez vs Sex Appeal

Omega vs Ryan

Camp Cobra vs Sheik's Army

Mickie James vs ODB

Aces & 8's vs Team TNA 6

[Dawn]

Christopher Daniels

Austin Aries & Bobby Roode

Rob Van Dam

Sting

The Briscoes

Paul London

James Storm

Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez

Joey Ryan

Camp Cobra

Mickie James

Aces & Eight's

[olympia]

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_TNA2_zps4ac7afbe.jpg FINAL IMPACT before Victory Road

 

the show was designed to try to build buy rates more than quality of matches and time will tell if the strategy worked.

 

7,200 sold out the Mayo Center in Rochester MN

 

Bobby Roode dispatched TJ Perkins (77) in a good match the fans were not all that interested in.

 

Afterward, Austin Aries joins his partner to let us know they are not pleased at all to be defending the titles against Haas and Benjamin. They claim to be the world's greatest tag team, but we will prove otherwise.

(98)

 

Chavo & Hernandez defeat Jessie and Robbie T. They worked well together tonight as their chemistry showed out. They are eager to face Sex Appeal and get back into title contention

(59)

 

Sonjay Dutt vs Shawn Davari - Davari wins with Magic Carpet Ride

(56). Iron Duke, Sir Stu Sanders called Davari over for consultation after the match.

 

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Goldberg and Sting exchange words about their upcoming match at Victory Road:

Sting: Goldberg, you may be big and you may be bad but the Stinger never backed down from a fight from anyone. For over a decade you and I have been on top in this business and for years everyone has wondered who was better. At Victory Road, we'll finally answer that question. I don't care how many Aces you have up your sleeve, when I lock on the Scorpion Deathlock, you're finished.

Goldberg: stared at the camera as Jeremy Borash ran down the acheivements of Sting - "the man is a 6 time WCW world champ" (Goldberg flexes his shoulders), he is a 2 time NWA world champ, (Goldberg raises his shoulders and cracks his neck side to side), and he is a 4 time TNA champion of the world" -- Goldberg grabs the microphone "STING........You're next"

(85)

 

ODB and Velvet Sky upset the tag champs Gail Kim and Madison Rayne in a non-title match. ODB is on a roll and will face Knockouts Champ Mickie James at Victory Road(64) video detailing the Paul London vs Adam Windsor story (27)

 

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Zema Ion vs Jay Briscoe (76)

both guys hold back a little, but deliver great action and average heat. Zema Ion scores maybe the biggest win in TNA by pinning Briscoe after "From Lust to Dust" ( a snapmare driver)

 

James Storm blames his loss last week on Paul Burchill "I'll get my revenge at Victory Road and then I'll want another match with the Iron Duke"

(73)

 

6-man tag: Aces and Eights vs Team TNA

DOC, Knox, and Wes Brisco came out to represent Aces. Jeff Hardy and Samoa Joe came out for TNA. However, they were one man short......Aces chided them that no one in TNA has the guts to stand up to them. The lights flicker and Team TNA has their 3rd man appear at the top of the rampway.....A. J. S T Y L E S!!! Styles charged the ring as Joe and Hardy attacked Aces while their backs were turned. As Aces tried to send reinforcements, Jay and Mark Briscoe cut off Garrett Bischoff and pummeled him. Styles Clash on Wes Brisco for the win. (77)

 

At Victory Road, The Aces will have their Most Violent Person on their team while Samoa Joe counters with Eric Young and his tag team partner Magnus. Jeff Hardy meanwhile vies for the TNA World title in his rematch against Christopher Daniels

 

Daniels defends his world title in a 80 rated tv main event. Afterward, he toys with his fallen challenger prompting Jeff Hardy to come out -- Hardy lost the title in a 3-way contest.....At Victory Road it will be mano-a-mano. Hardy and Daniels square off nose to nose as the show goes fades out.

 

Final Show Rating = 81

Spike Rating: 7.34 (up from 7.16, so fans tuned in to learn about Victory Road)

 

There is still time to get in your predictions for Victory Road

 

extra poll question: Garrett Bischoff's contract is up for renewal. The 28 year old has 3 years experience and is currently written for $5,000 a month. He wants a $900 a month raise. He has 72 popularity in the SE and 42 everywhere else. Do we resign him or let him go?

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Breaking Kayfabe for a moment -- you may or may not know that TNA Star Zema Ion was unexpectedly diagnosed with an appendicitis, and while examining his condition, doctors found a 5 cm tumor on his colon. Below is a website where you can donate to help pay his medical bills. I'm surprised TNA has not hosted a benefit show for him (as some indy territories have). Regardless, if you choose to help you can use the link below:

 

https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/6hd2/zematna

[Kijar]

Great show! Keep TJ Perkins on, please. And push Zema Ion as well!

[olympia]

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TNA VICTORY ROAD

All roads lead to Knoxville TN - where a sold out Thompson Boling Arena is ready for tonight's action

 

Preshow:

Aaron Draven makes a few new friends in the lockerroom as he brings enough beer to float a boat -- all for the most match celebration of course

 

Crime & Punishment win a good match over the Iron Saints (76)

10 man Battle Royal - comes down to Matt Morgan, Robbie E, Robbie T, and AJ Styles. The 3 heels beat down AJ and things look bleak for him, but then the Robbies turn on Matt Morgan who had thrown 5 other men so far and try to toss him. Morgan overpowers them and is able to toss both. Meanwhile, Styles recovers runs in behind Morgan and dumps him while he gloats. AJ Styles is your winner. 77

 

Show opens with Sting getting psyched up for his match, and Ric Flair is right there promising to renew some Horsemen magic tonight.

(100)

 

Camp Cobra (Gunner, Mercer, King, Lethal) defeat The Sheik's Army - solid action, but the crowd did not seem to care much. Mercer, Gunner, and Lethal all came out of the match looking good. Odd ending though as Special Forces did the damage and Kenny King followed up with a Coranation and got the pin. King and Lethal celebrate with Slaughter, but Special Forces did not join in - thinking they should have gotten the actual pin

61

 

Mickie James hypes up her title match, flanked by her boys Zema Ion and Jessie (76)

 

Mickie James vs ODB (76)

the match lived up to Mickie's hype -- Mickie scores the win and first title defense

 

Briscoes vs Wes Brisco and Garrett Bischoff

both teams showed great chemistry and went all out to deliver a good match. Wes wanted the match since he said Jay & Mark disrespected his family name - and it was Wes that scored a huge upset here when he used Jack's old Oklahoma Roll to pin Jay!! 12:28

(86)

 

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Paul London vs Adam Windsor

solid action in the ring, but could not get the crowd going. Sir Stu gets involved and helps Adam score the win. London is none to happy as Windsor and Sanders make fun of London saying he needs to join his mentor Dory Funk at the retirement home

(60)

 

Chavo & Hernandez vs Sex Appeal

both teams looking to climb into tag title contention - both teams have great chemistry and put on a good match, but cannot wake up the crowd who must be sitting on their hands waiting for the main events. Chavo was visibly frustrated during the match as the young upstart team was out doing them at every turn. He finally blows a gasket and hits his own partner!! Zema Ion takes advantage and rolls up Hernandez for the upset win

(75)

 

Zema and Jessie celebrate and call in a gaggle of hot women to help them

(65)

 

Joey Ryan defeats Kenny Omega - good action, no heat. Omega has to shave his head after the match and the saga of Clippers Joey Ryan continue

(63)

 

Team TNA defeats Aces and Eights when Magnus lands a Mag Daddy Driver on Mike Knox - we got to an average crowd response

(63)

 

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James Storm defeats Paul Burchill

Storm was on fire - he was ready for Adam Windsor when he tried to run in. Superkick puts away Burchill. Great action, good crowd

(85)

 

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RVD vs KAZ (86)

X-Division title on the line. These guys deliver great action and a good crowd enjoys it. Christy Hemme joins Kaz and provides a nice distraction at ringside. Lots of high flying action. Kaz avoids the 5 star frog splash and hits the Wave of the Future to become the new X-Champ

 

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Goldberg vs Sting

great heat and great action - however, neither guy wanted to sell for the other. They worked well enough until the match spills to the floor. They continue to clobber each other and don't heed the referee's 10 count. DCOR in 14:56.

 

Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan argue about the ending and it is decided that next month at Lockdown Goldberg will meet Sting inside a steel cage match

(100 rating)

 

WGTT vs Aries-Roode

great action, good crowd/ Roode pins Haas with the payoff

*88 rating*

 

Bully Ray comes out to hype the upcoming world title match - he says he doesn't care who wins the match, but he wants the winner next month (99)

 

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Christopher Daniels vs Jeff Hardy -- TNA WORLD TITLE

great action and a sizzling crowd!! Back and forth action for 25 minutes when Daniels reads the Last Rites and scores the pin (defense #3)

(92 Rating)

 

 

Final Show Rating = 90

PPV Buy Rate = 3.03 (a new TNA record!!)

[olympia]

Great show! Keep TJ Perkins on, please. And push Zema Ion as well!

 

I think TJ is a keeper too. I originally signed him to a OVW development contract, but he was only there a week before he started saying he was ready for the big time. He doesn't quite have the popularity to make a big splash yet, but maybe I can find him a good tag team partner (like Jessie found in Zema Ion -- I was so happy they had excellent chemistry). As with others, if you have ideas on how to use and progress him, I'm open to the advice.

 

Zema Ion should continue to improve his standing as well. I like his team with Jessie G as Sex Appeal, but can see him making some noise as a singles too. Thanks for following along and double thanks for the input on these two guys!!

 

As for Victory Road - we only had 4 play the pick em game

The Lloyd came away the winner 7/12

Smasher1311 6/12

Kijar 4/12 and BHK1978 3/12

I let the AI choose the winners on the undercard, and they threw a few curves my way. Any feedback on the card appreciated.

 

the next PPV is Lockdown, and already trying to set up a couple good reasons to settle some feuds inside a cage (thus the extra interference and DCOR we saw at Victory Road)

[The Lloyd]

BOOM!!! Winner!!! great show man, glad Daniels retained, i think he'd be a good World Champion... shame he's probably never going to do it in real life...

[olympia]

Backstage with The Boss http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_MrOlympia_zps8b5fd5b0.jpg

 

Jerry was studying his notes and making a few phone calls to interested talent around the world as his creative team came in to discuss ideas and plans for the next few months:

 

AL Snow let out a small sound of astonishment as they walked in. "Sorry boss, you startled me, do you always wear that mask when you're in here alone?"

 

The reply was "not always, but I needed to put my thinking cap on today and this fit the bill."

 

As TNA gears up for Lockdown and then our first overseas trip as Sacrifice will be held in London England, ideas were tossed around for title matches and other good feuds to peak some interest. We are happy the promotion's momentum has increased to 26, but we need to double that in short order just to be viable. ideas discussed

 

1) a new title" The TNA 6-man tag titles. They discussed 8 combinations that would make for a fun little tournament, and serve as a good way to introduce one of the guys coming in.....Chuck Taylor

2) Commonwealth Army - so far only the British members are set, but some groundwork laid to add a couple more. They'd like to add a reliable tag team (someone suggested Irish Airborne, and I laughed). I proposed a major storyline angle for them to kick off in a couple months that got everyone's attention.

3) raised the issue of looking for an exit strategy for Aces and Eights. how long term are we looking for that stable to be? WE made a splash with Goldberg and needed to utilize him as long as he could hold out.

4) Raised the issue of the aging talent. Men like Sting, Golberg, Bully Ray, Joseph Parks, and Chavo Guerrero are showing their age. It impacts their matches to an extent and they can't wrestle forever. Are the younger guys getting up to speed fast enough?

5) Everyone was pleased with the recent additions of MVP and Sir Stu Sanders (aka Wade Sanders)

6) sounds like its is time to have Flair start scouting and filling his new stable

7) Tag team division is starting to shape up and will improve even more when negotiatons are completed with a few more teams.

8) Long range plan is to hold a major end of year tournament. "The Battle of New Orleans" in December would be a great showcase of our talent and maybe set in motion some feuds going into the new year.

9) lastly, I wanted to offer some congratulations to Kenny Omega who made the final four in the Best of the Super Juniors" (in real life). Let's hope Omega brings some of that fire back to TNA and gets on the winning track for us. WE could use some exciting tournament play like that for our X Division. Be thinking of a good name for such an event

(NOTE: I'm open to any suggestions for you readers since you are my creative team)

 

And one last thing before y'all go. Wearing the mask again reminded me that there are hardly any high profile masked wrestlers in the biz these days. I think a return to a masked star could do well. And I'm not talking about masking TJ Perkins as Puma - I want a superstar wrester. Someone to main event.....and I have a great idea......we have a TV taping in Hawaii i a couple weeks....get me Johnny Walker on the phone.....

 

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a couple hours after the meeting, I had an uninvited guest. Hulk Hogan burst into the office with a laundry list of complaints.

He was not happy with the World title picutre -- "Does anyone care that Daniels is the champ? You need a big guy to carry the belt...someone like Bully Ray or even Joseph Parks.....and then maybe Devon or Goldberg from there.

I set up Aces & Eights as a huge deal, and you haven't built on that. You're giving the title matches to everyone else.

And you haven't got me going in any major storylines right now.....just a few meetings here and there with Sting or Flair. Get ME some more TV time!!!!

[BHK1978]

I was looking at number four and I seem to have that same problem. It seems like workers can never gain popularity quick enough in the game. I don't think it would be possible to have a stable like the Shield in TEW13 (Meaning a group of young workers from the developmental territory jumping directly into the main event).

 

I will say that your answer to all of your problems is just to do what any savvy promoter would do and hire Necro Butcher and bring back Jack Victory! Hey why did that guy just throw garbage at me? It was only a suggestion...

[olympia]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I was looking at number four and I seem to have that same problem. It seems like workers can never gain popularity quick enough in the game. I don't think it would be possible to have a stable like the Shield in TEW13 (Meaning a group of young workers from the developmental territory jumping directly into the main event).<p> </p><p> I will say that your answer to all of your problems is just to do what any savvy promoter would do and hire <strong>Necro Butcher</strong> and bring back Jack Victory! Hey why did that guy just throw garbage at me? It was only a suggestion...<img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think you're right about the stable of young guys (and I try to pair them with a veteran for promo purposes, they get overshadowed which hurts their grades). It seems I can get their momentum up in a month or 2 but popularity seems like a long hard road (example Jessie's momentum has come from nowhere to 70. Popularity is moving: from 20 to 32 in SE; 10 to 20 everywhere else) thanks to his successful team with Zema Ion. Zema meanwhle hasn't moved as much as seems stuck around 60, so not sure what he needs to do next to move into the 70's so he can make an impact higher up the card.</p><p> </p><p> speaking of IMPACT, below are the matches for the next show as things gear up for LOCKDOWN. We already know we'll have Sting vs Goldberg inside a cage --- now the question is will the match be for more than just honor.....will the TNA world title also be on the line?</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>TNA IMPACT quick picks</strong><p> Christopher Daniels © vs Sting for the TNA World Title</p><p> Kaz © vs Sonjay Dutt - X Division title</p><p> </p><p> Bully Ray, Joseph Parks & Samoa Joe vs Aces & Eights (Goldberg, DOC, MVP) - first round action for the new 6-man titles</p><p> </p><p> Chavo Guerrero vs TJ Perkins</p><p> RockStar Spud vs Hernandez</p><p> Devon © vs Shelton Benjamin for the TNA TV title</p><p> Sex Appeal vs Kenny King & Christian York</p></div></blockquote>

[The Lloyd]

Christopher Daniels (c) vs Sting for the TNA World Title

Kaz © vs Sonjay Dutt - X Division title

 

Bully Ray, Joseph Parks & Samoa Joe vs Aces & Eights (Goldberg, DOC, MVP) - first round action for the new 6-man titles

 

Chavo Guerrero vs TJ Perkins

RockStar Spud vs Hernandez

Devon © vs Shelton Benjamin for the TNA TV title

Sex Appeal vs Kenny King & Christian York

[The Lloyd]

Christopher Daniels (c) vs Sting for the TNA World Title

Kaz © vs Sonjay Dutt - X Division title

 

Bully Ray, Joseph Parks & Samoa Joe vs Aces & Eights (Goldberg, DOC, MVP) - first round action for the new 6-man titles

 

Chavo Guerrero vs TJ Perkins

RockStar Spud vs Hernandez

Devon © vs Shelton Benjamin for the TNA TV title

Sex Appeal vs Kenny King & Christian York

[Kijar]

<p>Daniels</p><p>

Kaz</p><p>

Joes Team</p><p> </p><p>

TJP</p><p>

Hernandez</p><p>

Shelty B</p><p>

Sex Appeal</p>

[BHK1978]

<p><strong>Christopher Daniels</strong> © vs Sting for the TNA World Title</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kaz</strong> © vs Sonjay Dutt - X Division title</p><p> </p><p>

Bully Ray, Joseph Parks & Samoa Joe vs <strong>Aces & Eights (Goldberg, DOC, MVP)</strong> - first round action for the new 6-man titles</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Chavo Guerrero</strong> vs TJ Perkins</p><p> </p><p>

RockStar Spud vs<strong> Hernandez</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Devon © vs <strong>Shelton Benjamin</strong> for the TNA TV title</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sex Appeal</strong> vs Kenny King & Christian York</p>

[olympia]

<p><span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_TNA2_zps4ac7afbe.jpg</span> TNA IMPACT REPORT</p><p> </p><p> TNA has its first live TV show in the Northwest. We've drawn some of our biggest crowds for live events on tour out here and wanted to reward the loyal fans. They rewarded us with a sell out crowd of 6,800</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Preshow: Adam Windsor pins Aaron Draven (29) and Kenny Omega pins Sal Thomaselli (46)</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Show opens with Ric Flair in the back pumping up Sting for his World title shot in tonight's main event. (100)</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_ChavoGuerrero_zpsd9e2395b.jpg</span> vs <span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_f51df405-7990-48d4-82b1-f6481692f2ef_zpsdea14f09.jpg?t=1371915780</span></p><p> </p><p> Solid action, but no heat as Chavo gives newcomer TJ Perkins a few wrestling lessons. TJ looks good in the ring and could prove to be a player in coming months once he gets established (51) </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Chavo sticks around to watch former partner Hernandez who has no trouble at all with Rock Star Spud (56). Chavo attacks him after the match and they brawl to the back (59)</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_Jessie_zpsc9eee8fd.jpg</span><span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_ZemaIon_zpsd4ac95c6.jpg</span></p><p> Sex Appeal (Jesse and Zema Ion) defeat York and King in a good match (67)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Joey Ryan wanders who his next hair victim might be when he bumps into Jeff Hardy. Hardy just stares at him with a"what are you looking at" (76)</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Devon vs Shelton Benjamin for the TNA TV title</p><p> solid match that may have been rated better back east. Devon gets some help from his Aces and Eights gang to score the win (71)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hogan and Dixie Carter introduce the new 6-man tag titles and reveal a tournament to crown the first champs. Mike Tenay runs down some of the great history behind 6-man titles including the Von Erichs vs the Freebirds, and later the team of Dusty Rhodes and the Road Warriors. Our first tournament match is next:</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Aces & Eights (Goldberg, MVP, and DOC) vs Samoa Joe, Bully Ray, and Joseph Parks</p><p> This was a nice tv brawl fough all around ringside. Devon paid back his brothers in crime as he lended an assist that helped Aces gain the edge. MVP pins Parks with Malicous Intent.</p><p> (73)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Aries and Roode fire up the crowd with a promo ripping all pretenders to their titles: "we don't care who we face. We've already beaten Haas and Benjamin to prove we are the best in the world. SO whether it's Crime & Punishment, Dem Boys the Briscoes, or any other team. Set em up and we'll knock em down"<p> (94)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_FrankieKazarian_zpsf13d9f42.jpg</span> vs <span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_SonjayDutt_zps5b93b9ac.jpg</span></p><p> Frankie "The Future" Kazarian proudly shows off his newly won X-Division title. Sonjay Dutt has been chasing this title for nearly 10 years, having come close and few times to winning it, but not quite. Tonight, it was not quite again. He had Kaz in trouble, but Fades to Black. Great action and average heat in this one.(77)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>after the match, Sir Stu and Paul Birchill approach Sonjay Dutt after the match - they spell out the benefits of joining the Commonwealth Army and have someone watch your back in matches like these. We can guarantee that you will win your first TNA title if you join the Commonwealth Army - and in fact will lobby to get you in the 6-man tournament." Sonjay Dutt seems very interested and asks who his partners will be.....Stu and Paul invite him to the back to discuss.<p> (73)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The TV Main event bails us out as far as the show rating goes.</p><p> <strong>Sting vs Christoper Daniels</strong> © for the TNA WORLD TITLE</p><p> great action and great heat. Sting is getting on a roll at the 15 minute mark prompting Bill Goldberg to enter the ring and spear him. Daniels follows up with the best moonsault ever to steal the win</p><p> (89)</p><p> </p><p> after the match, Sting goes after Goldberg with a vengence. Daniels thinks about helping Bill, but he is quickly cut off by Bubba Ray and they brawl down the other aisle.</p><p> (99)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Overall show rating = 88<p> SPIKE TV = 7.11</p><p> Zema Ion suffers from Athlete's Foot and will be out of action for 1 week</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> ==============================================================================================</p><p> On Explosion</p><p> Kenny Omega pins Jay Bradley (46)</p><p> Jay and Mark Briscoe introduce their new partner for the 6-man tag tourney: Chuck Taylor. They will be known as the Kentucky Rednecks (64)</p><p> They win their first round match against The Shiek's Army (56) -- Ric Flair scouted the action for tonight's matches, possibly looking for possible members for the New Horsemen</p><p> Samoa Joe & Magnus defeat Knox & DOC (76) and cut a promo after saying that will all the titles in the other lockerroom, they'd like to be getting a title shot at one of them very soon. (75)</p><p> Chris Daniels vs Sonjay Dutt - TNA world title</p><p> Dutt impressed with his in ring skills. Daniels delivers the Last Rites to score the win. (88)</p><p> </p><p> show rating = 82.</p>

[The Lloyd]

Good work Olympia, like your style, it's an easy read and thanks for predicting on my diary too... glad you're back

 

THELloyd

[Dawn]

Great show. Like Lloyd said, it's very easy to read, welcome back, man. Sting vs Goldberg for one more time should be interesting.

[olympia]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Great show. Like Lloyd said, it's very easy to read, welcome back, man. Sting vs Goldberg for one more time should be interesting.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> thanks to both of you for the feedback. glad the format is working - that's always a concern trying to get the storylines across.</p><p> </p><p> BTW, here is the seeding for the 6-man tournament</p><p> </p><p> </p><pre class="ipsCode">3) Kentucky Rednecks Sheik's Army 2) Commonwealth Army (Burchill, Sanders, Windsor) Young, Draven, Omega 1) Aces & Eights (Goldberg, MVP, DOC) Crime & Punishment 4) Commonwealth Army 2 (Davari, Dutt, Sheepherder) Camp Cobra (Lethal, King, James Storm) </pre><div></div><p></p><p> </p><p> The Rednecks are the upstart team of Jay/Mark Briscoe and Chuck Taylor and they gelled well in round 1. Commonwealth 2 and Camp Cobra teams will be announced on the next Impact show with some build-up to their first round match in 2 weeks.</p><p> </p><p> anyone wanting to project out the tournament, who will be in the finals, and eventual winner are welcome to do so.</p>

[The Lloyd]

Okay... this is tricky... I actually have a trios tournament coming up in my diary too... hope mine is equally as hard to predict!!

 

3) Kentucky Rednecks

Sheik's Army

 

2) Commonwealth Army (Burchill, Sanders, Windsor)

Young, Draven, Omega

 

1) Aces & Eights (Goldberg, MVP, DOC)

Crime & Punishment

 

4) Commonwealth Army 2 (Davari, Dutt, Sheepherder)

Camp Cobra (Lethal, King, James Storm)

 

 

With Commonwealth Army beating Shiek's Army

then Camp Cobra beating Aces and Eights

 

In the finals, I think Camp Cobra take it... i think anyway

[olympia]

<p><span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_TNA2_zps4ac7afbe.jpg</span></p><p> TNA Impact Report, March week 4</p><p> </p><p> From the Blaisdale Arena in Honohulu Hawaii</p><p> attendance 4,839 (more than we expected, but far cry from a sell-out)</p><p> </p><p> Kenny King defeats Jessie -solid action, no heat.</p><p> (52)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>next up is coin toss to determine which 2 members of Camp Cobra will compete for 6-man titles. King and Lethal win the toss. Murcer and Gunner both decline to be the 3rd man. An argument ensues and Slaughter says fine, he will fine someone else that wants to be a champion. Dissension in the ranks of Camp Cobra is not setting well with Slaughter (58)</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> Mickie James defeats Velvet Sky to retain KO title</p><p> (66)</p><p> </p><p> Joey Ryan and Matt Morgan defeat Omega Squad - another match with solid in-ring action but non-existent heat. (53)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Interview with Jeff Hardy and RVD - two former singles champs who say they will join forces and go after the World tag titles. This catches the attention of Ryan and Morgan who interupt and let them know they will not just waltz in and get their deserved title shot just like that. Tempers flare and both teams agree to meet on the PPV to "lockdown" the #1 contenders spot,<p> (72)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The newest members of the Commonwealth Army, Sonjay Dutt and Shawn Davari, team for first time in TNA and overwhelm the team of York and London when Stu Sanders and Paul Burchill interfere</p><p> 58</p><p> James Storm runs in to make the save after the match (60)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>James Storm tells London he's never going to avenge his mentor like this. "they always have the numbers game on their side. At Lockdown, gentlemen, we challenge you to a 6-man Lethal Lockdown match. You pick 3 of yours. Paul and I will find a mystery partner to join us. When we beat you, you will owe Dory Funk Jr an apology. But before we get to Lockdown, I hear Sgt Slaughter is needing an extra hand against these guys. Count me in Sarge. James Storm and Camp Cobra.....all I can say to the Commonwealth Army is "Sorry about your damn luck"<p> (58)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Bully Ray vs Director of Chaos</strong></p><p> Great action and good crowd. The Blaisdale was rocking when Bully Ray hit the big powerbomb for the win</p><p> (77)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hulk Hogan congratulates Bully Ray in the ring and let's the fans know we may be looking at the next world champion right here. No where for Daniels to run, no one can help him, nowhere to hide as Bully Ray can stalk him until he gets his hands on him"<p> </p><p> Bully Ray warns Daniels that<strong> this will be extreme rules, and well everyone knows he wrote the book on dirty tricks</strong></p><p> (88)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Christopher Daniels defeats Eric Young - another great match and good crowd. Angel's Wings gives Daniels defense #6</p><p> (89)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>up next, Hulk Hogan calls out a man that needs no introduction back in Atlanta. This man makes his home here in Hawaii now and he has something he wants to say<p> </p><p> Crowd responds with the masked Mr Wrestling II walks to the ring. He soaks up the applause for a few moments then tells Hogan that he has been watching the Aces and 8's running roughshod, he's been watching the Commonwealth Army attacking everyone, and the list goes and on. Mr Hogan, what you need is a man like me who can stand up to them. Now of course, I'm not in any shape to get in the ring; however, there is a man that I've been training that can do the job. Right now, in front of my hometown fans and the world watching on TV, I want to pass the torch to the new generation. Tim Woods and I always protected the Mr Wrestling moniker and until now there was no one deserving of the name. THat changes tonight....Mr Wrestling III, come on down!! Crowd cheers as the new masked man appears!! He humbly accepts the honor bestowed on him tonight. I have big boots to fill, and an even bigger mask. Mr Wrestling 1, Tim Woods, started the tradition,. Then this man, Mr Wrestling II, wowed us for years (some may recall his dramatic retirment in my old Midsouth diary). Time will tell if I can etch my place in history, but I will give it my all. He holds up 3 fingers and and the fans chant 3...3....3....3...3</p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> end of show</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35769" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Final angle - 91<p> Show Rating = 85 (not bad for an outlying area that is not exactly our hot territory)</p><p> </p><p> SPIKE TV = 7.4 (up from 7.11)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Explosion was a forgettable 69 rated show. Nothing of note, just trying to get some midcarders a few matches under their belts.</p><p> </p><p> ==============================================================================================</p><p> </p><p> Next Impact will have the final 2 first round matches for the 6-man titles. PLus a very special challenge match:</p><p> </p><p> Commonwealth Army (Burchill, Sanders, Windsor) vs Draven, Omega, Young</p><p> Commonwealth Army (Davari, Dutt, Sheepherder) vs Camp Cobra (King, Lethal, Storm).</p><p> Special Challenge: Austin Aries vs Jeff Hardy</p><p> Chavo Guerrerro vs Kenny Omega (X-Division title contender)</p><p> </p><p> special poll prediction: Who will James Storm and Paul London have as their mystery partner against the Commonwealth Army?</p><p> </p><p> Who knew Adam Windsor would draw so much attention and heat when he degraded his mentor Dory Funk Jr!!!!</p>

[olympia]

<p>the good news is I'm not dead yet, just still a crippled mess. If I was a horse, I think someone would have shot me by now. Doctors will re-evaluate in 30 more days!</p><p> </p><p>

With that said, I'm starting to feel a little better -- and alot more restless.</p><p> </p><p>

Plans are to update with a quick month-end summary of the other main promotions and get TNA moving again. One bit of good news for my TNA -- <strong>Chris Sabin</strong> has returned from injury and reported to OVW to work himself back into shape. Funny thing is I was toying with the idea of giving him a World title run at some point and then viola it happens in real life. May or not impact my long term plans. time will tell</p>

[olympia]

<p><strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Pro Wrestling Illustrated - Special Report</span></strong> - a look at promotions around the US</p><p> </p><p>

<span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_Chikara2_zps35247742.jpg?t=1367081695</span> Chikara (#15)</p><p>

<strong>PPV – Payback’s a Bitch </strong> – overall rating 57 (down 10). 0.00 ppv rating</p><p>

Shawn Divari and Jigsaw defeats Saturn and Fire Ant in the main event (58)</p><p>

This was Divari’s last match in Chikara</p><p>

Chuck Taylor defeats Johnny Gargano, Tim Donst, and Eddie Kingston to retain the Grand Championship (68)</p><p> </p><p>

Chikara Grand Champion (71) Chuck Taylor – 1 defense</p><p>

Chikara Young Lions Cup (26) Dasher Hatfield (aka Create A Wrestler) – 1 defense</p><p>

Chikara Campeon de Pareas (41) Young Bucks - 1 defense</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_CZW_zps58daadc0.jpg?t=1367081696</span> <strong>CZW</strong> (#8)</p><p>

PPV– Walking on Pins and Needles had a 63 rating and .04 PPV (nice improvement for both)</p><p>

Drake Younger and Masada team to defeat Jake Crist and Rich Swan in the main event (67)</p><p>

Sami Calihan and Greg Excellent defeat Blackout I (60)</p><p>

AR Fox defeats Latin Dragon to retain CZW Wired TV title (54)</p><p> </p><p>

CZW World Champ (71) Adam Cole – 1 defense</p><p>

CZW Wired TV (21) AR Fox – 1 defense</p><p>

CZW World Jr (22) AR Fox - 2 defenses</p><p>

CZW World Tag team (40) Danny Havoc & Devon Moore (2 defense)</p><p> </p><p>

<span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_DGUSA-EVOLVE_zps80a4e6ff.jpg?t=1367081697</span> <strong> DRAGONGATE</strong> #6</p><p>

#2 in the region wars for March</p><p> </p><p>

79 rating for Mercury Rising (up 7) and .02 PPV rating</p><p>

<strong>Main Event:</strong></p><p>

Johnny Gargano retains Open the Freedom Gate title over Colt Cabana and Nick Jackson (83) </p><p>

Matt Jackson draws Sami Calihan in semi main (77)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Open the Freedomgate (71) Johnny Gargano - (3 total)</p><p>

Open the United Gate (42) AR Fox & CIMA – 2 defenses</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>Extreme Rising</strong> </p><p>

BETRAYED -- Got .02 PPV with 68 rating (-6) headlined by: Matt Hardy and Blue Meanie over Raven and Sabu in main event(71). . Other high profile matches include Balls Mahoney over Little Guido (65), Sabian over Tony Marmaluke (60) And Jerry Lynn over Devon Storm in the opener (54)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

ER World title (82): Stevie Richards (1 defense, 2 total) –not defended this month</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>JUGGALO Championship Wrestling (JCW)</strong> #11</p><p>

Hatchet Attacks drew .01 on PPV, with a 73 overall rating (+3)</p><p>

John Hennigan retains the JCW title over Chris Masters (76). </p><p>

Rock & Roll Express over Zach Gowan and Kongo Kong (28). Colt Cabana over Vampiro (69). Breyer Wellington leaves JCW so Necro Butcher chooses Ring Ryder Red as his new partner and they retain the JCW tag titles over the Headbangers (45). Vader defeats Bobby Lashley in the opener {48).</p><p> </p><p>

JCW Heavyweight (75) John Hennigan -- 5 defenses.</p><p>

JCW tag team (40) Necro Butcher & Ring Ryder Red (aka Jake Crist) – 1 defense</p><p> </p><p>

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NXT (leapfrogs Extreme Rising to the #9 spot)</p><p>

Signs Orange Cassidy, Shark Boy, Lash Laroux</p><p>

supershow – Fear of the Dark - 60 rating: Mason Ryan retains the NXT world title over The Big O (57). </p><p>

Alex Riley defeats James Bronson (65)</p><p> </p><p>

World title (83) Alex Riley (7 defenses, 11 total)</p><p>

tag titles are crowded: Lash Laroux and Erik Rowan (52)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>OVW</strong> supershow – March Mayhem (45 rating – big drop!- -23 from last month)</p><p>

Rob Terry defeats JD Michaels to retain OVW title (46 rated match)</p><p>

Douglas Williams defeats Adam Revolver (50)</p><p>

Cliff Compton defeats Brandon Cutler (39) to retain the tv title. Gutcheckers (Silva and Shaw) defeat Johnny Spade and Tommy Taylor to retain tag titles (39). Uhaa Nation and Cody Hall go to a no contest with Raul LaMotta and Mohamed Ali Valez (23)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Rob Terry is the OVW champ (71 rated) with 5 defenses </p><p>

Cliff Compton is the TV champ (40) with 9 defenses </p><p>

Gut Checkers (Silva-Shaw) are the tag champs (40) with 4 defenses</p><p>

OVW is ranked #12, . Dr Tom Pritchard was signed to come in and help with the booking and training in Louisville. Hopefully he does better than he did this month</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_PWG_zpsed7479c8.jpg?t=1367081702</span> PWG (#13) -- #1 for the month</p><p>

Last Gasp was the big show for PWG and impresses with an 82 rating! (+12 from last month)</p><p>

Main event saw Davey Richards defeat partner Eddie Edwards (83)</p><p>

Kevin Steen defeats Roderick Strong (91)</p><p>

Rich Swan defeated Amazing Red (61)</p><p>

PWG World title (70) Adam Cole (1 defenses)</p><p>

PWG World tag (42) Gen Me are 3 time champs. 2 defenses</p><p> </p><p>

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RING OF HONOR (#3) #3 for month in Regional Wars</p><p>

Southern Defiance PPV drawing .11 PPV and 79/100 rating (+3)</p><p>

Headlined by Kevin Steen retaining the ROH title over Charlie Haas (81) and Young Bucks over Jay Lethal /Jay Briscoe (79). Adam Cole retained the TV title over Mike Mondo (77). Also on undercard, Eddie Edwards over Lo Ki in the match of the night (82) and Mark Briscoe defeats Sonjay Dutt (64)</p><p> </p><p>

ROH World (87) Kevin Steen - 3 defenses </p><p>

ROH TV (45) Adam Cole – 7 defenses </p><p>

ROH World Tag (57) The Briscoes are 8 time champs. 2 defenses (none for the 2nd month in a row)</p><p> </p><p>

<span>http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/vols21/th_WWE_Modern_zpsf466a154.jpg?t=1367081706</span></p><p>

Recall Axl Keegan, Sasha Banks, Mike Dalton, Camacho, Byron Sexton, Rick Victor, Fandango, and Richie Steamboat</p><p> </p><p>

WWE drew 10.64 for <strong>Wrestlemania XXVIII</strong> which graded out to 85 overall (+2)</p><p>

Rock retains WWE title over The Miz (82)</p><p>

Rey Mysterio defeats Alberto Del Rio, John Cena, and CM Punk (91 rated match of the night)</p><p>

Antonio Casear defeats Uso, Jackson, and Oho to retain US title (57)</p><p>

El Generico defeat Seth Rollins to retain the I/C title (64)</p><p>

Dean Ambrose over Brodus Clay (78) Richie Steamboat over Jason Jordon (28)</p><p> </p><p>

Top listed storylines = Orton vs Ryback, Miz vs Cena, Rock v Dolph Ziggler, Kane and Wade Barrett vs Big Show and Rey Mysterio, and Cody Rhodes vs Alberto Del Rio,</p><p>

Kane vs CM Punk</p><p> </p><p>

WWE title (92): The Rock (8 time champ) - 6 defenses</p><p>

WWE World (88): Alberto Del Rio - 4 defenses</p><p>

I/C (70): </p><p>

67 – El Generico 3 defenses</p><p>

US (62): Antonio Cesaro - 8 defenses</p><p>

Tag Team (70): Daniel Bryan & Kane - 4 defenses</p>

[olympia]

<p>A look back at TNA</p><p> </p><p>

World Champ Christopher Daniels. Won the belt from Jeff Hardy in early February and has 6 defenses. Current #1 contender is Bully Ray. They will settle things once and for all inside a steel cage at LOCKDOWN</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Champs: Austin Aries and Bobby Roode - 5 defenses</p><p>

They held back the challenges of Haas & Benjamin and Crime & Punishment last month. At Lockdown, they will face Jay & Mark Briscoe in a huge rematch. It will also be an elimination match inside a cage.</p><p> </p><p>

X-Division: Frankie Kazarian -- won the title last month from RVD and has one successful defense so far. I'm currently working on setting him up a couple good challengers.</p><p> </p><p>

TV CHAMP: Brother Devon - 4 defenses</p><p>

He's been stingy defending the belt on TV. Dixie Carter wants to start drawaing a name out of the fishbowl each week to get some action on this belt. The matches he had against Shelton Benjamin and Mark Briscoe were a couple of his best matches, and he was lucky to still be holding the title at the end of March.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>other big news:</strong></p><p>

Jerry Stubbs called his good friend Johnny Walker out in Hawaii to propose an idea. A few weeks later, TNA travels to Hawaii and Mr Wrestling II presents his famous mask to a newcomer and Mr Wrestling III is born. The man's identity is shrouded in mystery, but he looks to make some noise in coming months</p><p> </p><p>

6-man tag title tournament is underway</p><p> </p><p>

The Aces and 8's stable storyline seems to have peaked at 95 and is drifting downward. Maybe they can revive their momentum with the Sting vs Goldberg match coming up at Lockdown.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Commonwealth Army</strong> is reborn. Sir Stu Sanders (Wade Barrett) joins Paul Burchill and Adam Windsor, then reach out to Sonjay Dutt and Shawn Davari.</p><p>

They picked a good feud for their debut as Windsor bad-mouthed his mentor and teacher Dory Funk Jr which prompted another of Funk's students, Paul London, to enter TNA and stick up for Dory. Cowboy James Storm has a lot of respect for the Funk Family and their DoubleCross Ranch and came to London's aid when he was gang attacked. They vow to have a mystery partner at Lockdown for the annual Lethal Lockdown showdown</p><p> </p><p>

Here is a look back at the Original Commonwealth Army from Texas (there was also a version in Tennessee). Also in this clip, you will see the father of future Horseman Tully Blanchard.</p><p> </p><p>

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2spVYKBCXU" rel="external nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2spVYKBCXU</a></p>

[Jaysin]

Wasn't Steve Corino Mr Wrestling III?