The Life and Times of TNA

Beejus · April 28, 2015

The new format works, anymore I strongly believe in shorter TV write-ups and then going all out on the PPVs. Hulk and Sting being in power is a good route, one that could go well or very, very wrong for TNA. Excited to see which path it goes!

crackerjack · April 29, 2015

TNA News:

PPV Problems?

The PPV Troubles continue for TNA, as all of their providers have warned TNA about their buyright. Despite this, TNA’s experienced an increase in buyrate, jumping to a 1.76 buyrate for Final Resolution.

TNA Xplosion Results:
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PRESHOW: Samoa Joe def Jerry Lynn - 60/C
PRESHOW: ShopTNA Ad - 62/C
Show Intro: JB and Don West hype the first hour long Xplosion after we get an intro video. JB and Don West say that the GutCheck will continue and Bobby Lashley will be in action! - 65/C
In a our first match, Velvet Sky def Sarita in 7:45 by pinfall in some knockouts action. - 55/C-
Velvet cuts a promo at ringside, saying that Gail Kim and Karen Jarrett because they are scared of her, and, next Thursday she’ll win back her knockouts title - 63/C
Ric Flair cuts a promo to name Hero’s opponent, but Robbie E kisses Flair’s ass and volunteers to fight for the man he idolizes - Ric Flair. Flair’s cool with it - 51/D+
In his next GutCheck, Chris Hero def Robbie E via pinfall at 8:14, in a match that was possibly too long for Robbie E - 44/D
In a backstage promo, Scott Steiner and Abyss warn The British Invasion and hype the main event with Pope and Devon - 67/C+
In his first Xplosion match, Bobby Lashley crushed Zema Ion in a squash in 2:42 after a huge spear - 34/
Post Match, Eric Bischoff hypes Lashley’s power, saying that Storm is lucky to be alive and warning Sting and Hogan that if they keep getting in their path, he’ll destroy them too -78/B
In our final backstage segment, Pope and Devon hype the main event, stating that they are going to end the first extended Xplosion on a high note - 58/C-
In the main event, D’Angelo Dinero and Devon defeated Abyss and Scott Steiner after some slight miscommunication between Abyss and Scott Steiner. - 62/C

Final Grade: 63/C

Developmental News:

Demotions:
Rob Terry has been sent down to HPW to work on his in ring skills.

New Feuds?:
Two storylines have emerged from HPW: Jay Briscoe vs Scott Taylor & Eddie Kingston vs Rob Terry.

HPW Bloodstained Results:

The Entourage(Mike Moosey and Andrew Alexander) def. Anthony Nese and Jack Evans; Backstage Segment with B-Boy and Kristin Astara; Devin Cutter def Ricky Reyes; Chad Wicks def Tommy Diablo; Amber def Alere Little Feather; Skit involving Rosita, Eddie Kingston and Vince Russo; Brooke Tessmacher def. Killer Kat for HPW World Women’s Championship; Shane Sewell def Scott Taylor and Zac Vincent for the HPW Intercontinental Championship; Backstage Segment with Mark Cuban and Rob Terry; Eddie Kingston def Rob Terry; Jay Briscoe def Jesse Sorensen for the HPW Global Title
MOTN: Eddie Kingston def Rob Terry - 59
AOTN: Backstage Segment with Mark Cuban and Rob Terry - 73
Overall Grade: 59/C

WWE News:

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Tables Ladders and Chairs Results:

PRESHOW: Xavier Woods def Jesse White; PRESHOW: Eli Cottonwood def. Byron Saxton; Mason Ryan def Peter Orlov; Yoshi Tatsu def Big E Langston; JTG, Damien Sandow and Brad Maddox def. Antonio Cesaro, Curt Hawkins and Dean Ambrose; Backstage Segment with John Cena and The Big Show; Percy Watson def. Corey Graves; Zack Ryder def Curt Hawkins; Backstage Segment with CM Punk and Mr. McMahon; Beth Phoenix def Natalya Niedhart to retain the Divas Championship; Cody Rhodes def Conor O’Brien to retain the Intercontinental Championship; Backstage Segment with Alberto Del Rio and Shawn Michaels; Dolph Ziggler def Jack Swagger to retain the United States Championship; Backstage Segment with The Rock and Triple H; R-Truth def Christian and CM Punk; Alberto Del Rio def The Miz to retain the WWE Championship
MOTN: R-Truth def Christian and CM Punk -94
AOTN: Backstage Segment with CM Punk and Mr. McMahon & Backstage Segment with The Rock and Triple H - 100
Overall Grade: 82/B
Buy Rate: 6.20

Worker Re-signings:
Brie Bella, Dolph Ziggler and Percy Watson have all agreed to contract extensions.

Turns:
Daniel Bryan and Sin Cara Azul have turned heel over the recent week.

Call-Ups:
Eli Cottonwood has been called up to the main roster.

Ring of Honor News:
Worker Re-signing?

Bryce Remsberg has extended his contract with ROH

crackerjack · April 29, 2015

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IMPACT WRESTLING PREVIEW

Impact Wrestling, Week 4 December 2011

It's the last Impact of 2011, and Hulk Hogan is back in power! Taking the reigns from the standing commissioner, Sting, what will Hogan do in his first week in power? How will Immortal, who abandoned Hogan after Bound For Glory, react to the return of the King of the Hulkamaniacs?

Oh yeah, did we mentioned it's the holiday season? Cause it is! And TNA is getting in the spirit by reviving on its greatest traditions - It's a special edition of the Christmas Feast.... or Fired! 20 men battle for four briefcases - one containing a shot at the Television Champion, one containing a shot to battle for the TNA World Tag Team Championships, one with a contract to fight for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Genesis, and the last with a pink slip! Which TNA grappler will hit the gold this Thursday!?

In addition to this, two titles are planned to be on the line, as Austin Aries' open challenges continue, and Velvet Sky plans to use her rematch clause to get a shot at Gail Kim! Mexican America try to end their losing ways against the team of Chris Hero and Brian Kendrick! Lastly, in 6 man action, "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero teams with The British Invasion to take on Immortal, in the form of Scott Steiner, Abyss and Gunner!

Prediction Template:

D'Angelo Dinero & The British Invasion vs Immortal(Scott Steiner, Abyss, and Gunner)

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Brian Kendrick and Chris Hero vs Mexican American

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Mickie James, Tara and Traci Brooks vs Gail Kim, Madison Rayne & Daffney

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Non Title Match:

Bobby Roode vs Austin Aries

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Feast or Fired Match

Abyss, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, Brian Kendrick, Bully Ray, Chris Hero, Christopher Daniels, Crimson, D'Angelo Dinero, Devon, James Storm, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Kazarian, Matt Morgan, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, Robbie E, Samoa Joe, Tommy Dreamer

Who will receive the TNA Championship Match at Genesis:

Who will receive a shot at Television Championship:

Who will receive a shot at TNA Tag Team Championships:

Who will be fired:

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Beejus · April 29, 2015

D'Angelo Dinero & The British Invasion vs Immortal(Scott Steiner, Abyss, and Gunner)

Comments: Go Steiner!

Brian Kendrick and Chris Hero vs Mexican American

Comments: MexAm are an actual team, so I give it to them.

Mickie James, Tara and Traci Brooks vs Gail Kim, Madison Rayne & Daffney

Comments: A win for faces in the KO division to end the year.

Non Title Match:

Bobby Roode vs Austin Aries

Comments: Nice champion vs champion match for the last Impact of the year.

Feast or Fired Match

Abyss, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, Brian Kendrick, Bully Ray, Chris Hero, Christopher Daniels, Crimson, D'Angelo Dinero, Devon, James Storm, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Kazarian, Matt Morgan, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, Robbie E, Samoa Joe, Tommy Dreamer

Who will receive the TNA Championship Match at Genesis: Abyss

Who will receive a shot at Television Championship: Mr. Anderson

Who will receive a shot at TNA Tag Team Championships: Devon

Who will be fired: Tommy Dreamer

Comments: Abyss and Anderson I figure would make some good contenders, and Devon winning the Tag title match could perhaps make a really good storyline if Bully would want to barge in on his shot while he is teaming with Dinero. I was between Robbie and Tommy for the pink slip, I figure Tommy is probably pretty expendable (time decline, nothing for him, etc.)

Kijar · April 29, 2015

Pope & Brits

Kendrick/Hero

Gail/Madison/Daffney

Roode

WHC: Styles

TV: Morgan

Tag: Joe

Fired: Robbie

BWA95 · April 30, 2015

D'Angelo Dinero & The British Invasion vs Immortal(Scott Steiner, Abyss, and Gunner)

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Brian Kendrick and Chris Hero vs Mexican American

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Mickie James, Tara and Traci Brooks vs Gail Kim, Madison Rayne & Daffney

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Non Title Match:

Bobby Roode vs Austin Aries

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Feast or Fired Match

Abyss, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, Brian Kendrick, Bully Ray, Chris Hero, Christopher Daniels, Crimson, D'Angelo Dinero, Devon, James Storm, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Kazarian, Matt Morgan, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, Robbie E, Samoa Joe, Tommy Dreamer

Who will receive the TNA Championship Match at Genesis: AJ Styles

Who will receive a shot at Television Championship: Matt Morgan

Who will receive a shot at TNA Tag Team Championships: Devon

Who will be fired: Tommy Dreamer

Satyr24 · April 30, 2015

D'Angelo Dinero & The British Invasion vs Immortal(Scott Steiner, Abyss, and Gunner)

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Brian Kendrick and Chris Hero vs Mexican American

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Mickie James, Tara and Traci Brooks vs Gail Kim, Madison Rayne & Daffney

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Non Title Match:

Bobby Roode vs Austin Aries

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Feast or Fired Match

Abyss, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, Brian Kendrick, Bully Ray, Chris Hero, Christopher Daniels, Crimson, D'Angelo Dinero, Devon, James Storm, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Kazarian, Matt Morgan, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, Robbie E, Samoa Joe, Tommy Dreamer

Who will receive the TNA Championship Match at Genesis: Bobby Lashley

Who will receive a shot at Television Championship: Crimson

Who will receive a shot at TNA Tag Team Championships: Abyss

Who will be fired: Tommy Dreamer

Nobby_McDonald · April 30, 2015

D'Angelo Dinero & The British Invasion vs Immortal(Scott Steiner, Abyss, and Gunner)

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Brian Kendrick and Chris Hero vs Mexican American

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Mickie James, Tara and Traci Brooks vs Gail Kim, Madison Rayne & Daffney

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Non Title Match:

Bobby Roode vs Austin Aries

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Feast or Fired Match

Abyss, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, Brian Kendrick, Bully Ray, Chris Hero, Christopher Daniels, Crimson, D'Angelo Dinero, Devon, James Storm, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Kazarian, Matt Morgan, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, Robbie E, Samoa Joe, Tommy Dreamer

Who will receive the TNA Championship Match at Genesis: AJ Styles

Who will receive a shot at Television Championship: Crimson

Who will receive a shot at TNA Tag Team Championships: Abyss

Who will be fired: Tommy Dreamer

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Warhawk8492 · May 12, 2015

D'Angelo Dinero & The British Invasion vs Immortal(Scott Steiner, Abyss, and Gunner)

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Brian Kendrick and Chris Hero vs Mexican American

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Mickie James, Tara and Traci Brooks vs Gail Kim, Madison Rayne & Daffney

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Non Title Match:

Bobby Roode vs Austin Aries

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Feast or Fired Match

Abyss, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, Brian Kendrick, Bully Ray, Chris Hero, Christopher Daniels, Crimson, D'Angelo Dinero, Devon, James Storm, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Kazarian, Matt Morgan, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, Robbie E, Samoa Joe, Tommy Dreamer

Who will receive the TNA Championship Match at Genesis: Bully Ray

Who will receive a shot at Television Championship: Mr Anderson

Who will receive a shot at TNA Tag Team Championships: Devon

Who will be fired: Robbie E

Comments:

The_CoC · May 12, 2015

D'Angelo Dinero & The British Invasion vs Immortal(Scott Steiner, Abyss, and Gunner)

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Brian Kendrick and Chris Hero vs Mexican American

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Mickie James, Tara and Traci Brooks vs Gail Kim, Madison Rayne & Daffney

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Non Title Match:

Bobby Roode vs Austin Aries

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Feast or Fired Match

Abyss, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, Brian Kendrick, Bully Ray, Chris Hero, Christopher Daniels, Crimson, D'Angelo Dinero, Devon, James Storm, Jeff Hardy, Jeff Jarrett, Kazarian, Matt Morgan, Mr. Anderson, Rob Van Dam, Robbie E, Samoa Joe, Tommy Dreamer

Who will receive the TNA Championship Match at Genesis: AJ Styles

Who will receive a shot at Television Championship: Chris Hero

Who will receive a shot at TNA Tag Team Championships: Devon

Who will be fired: Tommy Dreamer please please please

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crackerjack · May 13, 2015

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>PRESHOW: Tommy Dreamer def. Mitsuhide Hirasawa - 64/C; ShopTNA Ad - 54/C-; Ink Inc. def Okada and Zema Ion - 40/D-</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/2HbSvyh.jpg IT'S SHOWTIME, FOLKS Impact Wrestling, Week 4, December 2011 </div> RINGSIDE: http://i.imgur.com/GomIlDP.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/2TyVt46.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/jczMGfW.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vKzaD7m.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/CE0sfMQ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/7rfNlmg.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/kvEPtJi.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ZpEK3j5.jpg The fans are given a sight to cheer to kick off show, as Alex Shelley comes out to answer Austin Aires’ X Division open challenge. But, before he can even get to the ring, IMMORTAL run down to ringside, and beat the crap out of Shelley. Each member of Immortal get their shots in, heightened by Bully Ray hitting a Powerbomb on Shelley, and Lashley splitting Shelley with a spear. After this savage beatdown, Eric Bischoff grabs a microphone and tensely demands that Hulk Hogan give up his position in power, or else everyone will face the same fate tonight. http://i.imgur.com/sTNgIFg.jpg Hogan’s music hits, as the returning Commissioner tells Bischoff that he’s not going anywhere(brother), but Immortal is gonna stop all of this nonsense(dude). Hogan says that they know they don’t like each other, but he has a job to do, so he has an unique opportunity for the stable. Tonight, in that very ring, 20 men are gonna fight in a Christmas Feast…. or Fired match! He tells the stable to enjoy their time in the ring while they have it, cause it may the last time they’ll be in there, dude! Grade: Beatdown- 68/C+; Hogan- 77/B <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/fh9CkGf.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/xFPKnSD.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/yKhdKtV.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ZDBS45j.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vKzaD7m.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Dh0vVft.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/kvEPtJi.jpg Match 1: D'Angelo Dinero and The British Invasion defeated Immortal (Gunner, Scott Steiner and Abyss) in 9:52 when Magnus defeated Gunner by pinfall with a Mag Daddy Driver. After that opening segment, Gunner, Scott Steiner and Abyss remained at ringside and faced The British Invasion and “The Pope” in six man action. This was a follow up from last week, as The Pope and Devon made the save for The British Invasion in last week’s television title match. Unlike last week, Gunner had no one to bail him out, as Magnus was able to score the pinfall on the TV Champ after a Mag Daddy Driver. Immortal regroup on the ramp, as Devon and “The Pope” talk trash to the retreating stable at ringside. The British Invasion remained celebrating in the ring when they are suddenly jumped…. http://i.imgur.com/8fN3LuC.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/r8ffAIM.jpg BY SHELTON BENJAMIN AND CHARLIE HAAS! Benjamin and Haas have surprisingly appeared in TNA and made a statement to the champs! They duo blast the TNA Tag Team Champions in over the head with vaguely looking tag team belts before exiting the role. “Looks like they blasted the The British Invasion with some TNA replica belts, Tenay”, stated Taz. “I don’t think those are replica belts, Taz”. Grade: Match - 67/C+; Attack - 68/C+</div></div></blockquote> Backstage: http://i.imgur.com/pDwAVr4.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/sTNgIFg.jpg We cut backstage to see a suit-clad Austin Aries - with his X Division Title, of course, getting ready to leave the arena. However, before he can get out, “The Hulkster” stops the champ in his track, asking where he’s going. Hogan says that he may have gotten lucky by not having to face Alex Shelley tonight, but he’s still gonna fight tonight. In the main event, Austin Aries will face Bobby Roode! Aries is a bit flustered, but you know he has to love that he’s in the main event tonight. Grade: 83/B+ ON THE TRON http://i.imgur.com/7AT2sX1.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/DabRjn2.jpg We return to ringside, as Tenay and Taz had some bad news to share with us. On the tron, we see footage of Daffney attacking Velvet Sky after an autograph signing. Taz and Tenay tell the fans the they’re sorry to say that Velvet will be out of action for a while, cancelling tonight’s knockouts title match. Instead, we’ll see Gail Kim team with Madison Rayne and Daffney against Traci Brooks, Tara, and Mickie James. Grade: 64/C <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/dnpdsee.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/fijzDSt.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ZDBS45j.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/qsWnWjX.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/KItvYPk.jpg Match 2: Brian Kendrick and Chris Hero defeated Mexican America in 7:28 when Brian Kendrick defeated Anarquia by pinfall. Mexican America looked to reverse their recent losing ways against the team of respected names, Brian Kendrick and Chris Hero. Taz and Tenay drop that the winners of this match will be added to the feast or fired match later tonight, adding some extra interest into this usually mundane matchup. Kendrick and Hero pulled off the win after some miscommunication between Hernandez and Anarquia. Post match, Anarquia and Hernandez are seen arguing in the ring, and it does not look like the pair are making up. Anarquia can be heard saying “we’re done!” to Hernandez before leaving the ring alone! Grade: Match - 50/D+; Argument - 53/C-</div></div></blockquote> BACKSTAGE: http://i.imgur.com/l3gqMT8.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/AHeb4UZ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/q71vvpP.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/TK6iKTS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/gJhGaO9.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/VztKqOR.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/DabRjn2.jpg We get a shot of the Holiday themed outfits of Mickie James, Traci Brooks and Tara walking down the hallway before their six Knockout Tag Match, before we see Gail Kim and Madison walking down another hallway. Before they get too far, Karen Jarrett approaches them with a concerned look on her face, as the trio state that none of them told Daffney to attack Velvet Sky. Worried that they may have brought in a Knockout that they can’t control, the trio look nervous, before Daffney arrives to end this segment. Grade: 60/C+ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> http://i.imgur.com/l3gqMT8.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/AHeb4UZ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/q71vvpP.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ZDBS45j.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/TK6iKTS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/gJhGaO9.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/DabRjn2.jpg Match 3: Mickie James, Tara and Traci Brooks defeated Gail Kim, Daffney and Madison Rayne in 7:03 when Tara defeated Madison Rayne by pinfall with a Widow's Peak. In a surprisingly good Knockouts match, Mickie James, Tara and Traci Brooks were able to take care of Gail Kim, Madison Rayne and Daffney. Madison and Gail seemed a little intimated by the uncontrollable Daffney, and this seemed to cost them in this match. After the six women brawled, Tara was able to hit Madison Rayne with a Widow’s Peak after 7 minutes. Grade: 72/B- </div></div></blockquote> ON THE TRON: Before we get the Feast or Fired match, we get a short recap of the opening segment, and recap the prizes for the participants - a Television Title Shot, a Tag Team Title Shot, a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Genesis, and finally… a Pink Slip! Grade: 78/B <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Match 4: In the Feast or Fired Match, Brian Kendrick, Abyss, Robbie E and Jeff Jarrett received briefcases at 19:47. Briefcase 1: http://i.imgur.com/dnpdsee.jpg The match begins with chaos - as expected, as the wrestlers pair up and hope to be amongst the last men standing in the ring. Almost everyone is out of the ring - leading to some highspots from the X Division guys. A Kaz suicide dive weakens the giant group of men, then a giant crossbody from Brian Kendrick knocks down everyone. Kendrick sticks the landing - a quickly scampers his way up a turnbuckle…. snatching the first briefcase! Briefcase 2: http://i.imgur.com/vKzaD7m.jpg As Brian Kendrick escapes with his briefcase, things start to normalize, as everyone starts to get their spots in. Tenay and Taz can’t help but notice that Bobby Lashley and James Storm have started to take this match as opportunity to brawl, breaking completely away from the match. In the ring, The Pope and Devon and Immortal have been isolated in the ring, as Scott Steiner and Abyss have taken care of the tag team. But, as Scott Steiner talks trash to the fallen tag team- Abyss goes behind him… and grabs the second briefcase! Briefcase 3: http://i.imgur.com/FpqXOgK.jpg Steiner’s pissed, as he clearly wanted that Briefcase, but Abyss takes it and goes. After some more chaos, Kazarian is seen going for the third briefcase. But, he is stopped by the punches of Christopher Daniels, who tries to sneak around Kaz to grab the briefcase. However, he can’t get a good grip on the case, as AJ Styles starts throwing lefts and rights in hopes of snatching the briefcase. As the trio uncomfortably sit on the turnbuckle, Samoa Joe grabs Daniels and Styles… Tower of Doom! The four men crash to the mat, the briefcase… has been shaken off its pole! As Earl and Brian Hebner recover the briefcase and try to decide how to approach the situation, a recovering Robbie E yanks the briefcase out of the referee’s hands… and claims it as his own!? Is that even legal? Briefcase 4: http://i.imgur.com/2TyVt46.jpg As Robbie runs away with the briefcase, we see a furious Samoa Joe in the ring, seething over Robbie E’s actions! But, he is soon met by his rival RVD in the ring, and the pair brawl! The pair get a few spots in - allowing Van Dam to ground Joe with a Rolling Thunder- before RVD heads toward the last turnbuckle. However, as he reaches up for the case, he soon learns that he did not keep Joe down, as Joe pushes RVD to the outside onto a number of competitors! Joe seems prime to grab the last briefcase, but he’s hit by a low blow.. by Mr. Anderson! With Joe out of the way and bodies laying on the outside it looks like Anderson’s got this, but he’s hit in the head with Jarrett’s guitar! With few left standing, Jeff Jarrett grabs the last briefcase and ends the match. Grade: 67/C+</div></div></blockquote> RINGSIDE: http://i.imgur.com/HqlqLn0.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/dnpdsee.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/FpqXOgK.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vKzaD7m.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/2TyVt46.jpg When we return from break, Taz is with the four winners of the briefcases - Brian Kendrick, Robbie E, Abyss and Jeff Jarrett. Kendrick is the first to unveil his briefcase…. and it’s the Tag Team Title Shot! Kendrick may not have gotten the biggest prize, but he seems happy with the outcome as he leaves with his prize. Up next- the man who might not have legal possesion over his briefcase, Robbie E! Robbie seems really excited for the reveal, but the smile quickly fades. Robbie E has been fired! The newly fired Robbie E is seen kicking and screaming, but TNA security grab him and throw him out of the arena! That leaves two men - Abyss and Jeff Jarrett. Abyss is first, as he opens his briefcase to reveal… The World Heavyweight Championship shot! That means that Jeff Jarrett has the TV Title shot! But, Eric Bischoff quickly interjects, and says, on behalf on Abyss, he is announcing a trade, as Jarrett will trade his briefcase for Abyss’! Abyss doesn’t seem too pleased, but Jarrett’s already celebrating and the deal is done! Grade: 59/C Backstage: http://i.imgur.com/ZgwL873.jpg We cut backstage to the champ Bobby Roode, and he comments on what just occurred. He isn’t surprised that Jarrett has slithered into another main event, but he will learn that he doesn’t match up to Roode. But, right now, he’s not going to take Aries lightly and take care of business tonight. Grade: 76/B- IN THE RING/BACKSTAGE: http://i.imgur.com/ZgwL873.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/pDwAVr4.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/A2iBtGF.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/AQzcHWD.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/M05pwvm.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/5PK0SCg.jpg Austin Aries and Bobby Roode make the entrances and begin the main event, but TNA Cameras can’t help but catch a couple brawls occurring backstage. Through split screen footage, we see Samoa Joe and RVD brawling, and AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels going at it! Grade: 68/C+ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/ZgwL873.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ZDBS45j.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/pDwAVr4.jpg Main Event: Bobby Roode defeated Austin Aries in 12:40 by pinfall with a Pay Off. Despite all of the chaos, the World Heavyweight Champion and the X Division Champion put on the best match we’ve seen so far! The two exchanged a beautiful variety of holds, and each man got plenty of time on offense. However, the pair were soon not alone... http://i.imgur.com/2TyVt46.jpg As Jeff Jarrett casually strolled his way to ringside to get a better view. This served to only motivate Roode, allowing him to finish off Aries with a Pay Off after 12 minutes. Grade: 80/B(Best Match to this point)</div></div></blockquote> IN THE RING: http://i.imgur.com/ZgwL873.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/2TyVt46.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/jczMGfW.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/7rfNlmg.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/A2iBtGF.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/AQzcHWD.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/M05pwvm.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/5PK0SCg.jpg After his match, Roode seems to ready for Jarrett, and the pair brawl! However, they aren’t alone for long, as Bobby Lashley and Bully Ray rush down to the ring to support their fellow Immortal stablemate. In addition to this, cameras catch Rob Van Dam and Samoa Joe spilling into the arena, and AJ and Daniels are on their way! http://i.imgur.com/vDtTYgi.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/kD3YrRL.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/TBldLPx.jpg Back in the ring, Kazarian, Jeff Hardy and James Storm save Bobby Roode, but soon the rest of Immortal come down to beat down the faces! But, the rest of the locker room spills out as it is chaos in the Impact Zone! Everyone is fighting everyone, but one action stops the violence short... http://i.imgur.com/jczMGfW.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/TBldLPx.jpg Bully Ray has spilled out of the ring, brawling with Jeff Hardy, but Kazarian quickly falls in between the two while brawling with Daniels and Styles. But, in his blind rage, Bully Ray quickly grabbed Kazarian, and POWERBOMBED HIM OFF THE ENTRANCE RAMP. Bully seems proud of his work, but James Storm, Roode, AJ Styles and TNA medics check on the fallen superstar to end Impact on a somber note. Grade: Immortal Attack - 66/C+; Faces Save - 74/B-; Bully Powerbomb - 76/B- Overall Grade: 78/B Rating: 4.63

crackerjack · May 13, 2015

Thanks for the patience everyone. This one took a while to put together - due to motivation more than length(thanks to finals and summer starting) - but it's all done now! Personally, this was my best and favorite episode of Impact so far, so I hope it didn't disappoint! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Updated Prediction Standings: Kijar: 22(+4) BWA95: 22(+1) Satyr24: 22(+3) Beejus: 19(+3) Nobby_McDonald: 18(+1) Mootinie: 10 packerman120: 4 Warhawk8492:4(+4) The_CoC: 2 (+2)</div></blockquote> So, after the last week of Predictions Contest, we have a three way tie for the prize(which I need to think about anyways <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> ). Kijar, BWA95 and Satyr will be pmed a tiebreaker for the prize, and we should get a winner before the next impact is written. Also, this is the last month of predictions, as prizes will be won exclusively through PPV predictions. Lastly, welcome The_CoC! Next update will be the end of the year update, including where the TNA guys ranked in the Power 500!

crackerjack · May 13, 2015

<div style="text-align:center;">TNA News:</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">TNA Xplosion: http://i.imgur.com/8OC4g11.jpg PRESHOW: ODB def Jacqueline by pinfall - 45/D PRESHOW: ShopTNA Ad - 61/C We get a typical intro video for Xplosion, as Don West and JB hype New Year’s Xplosion! Crimson vs Abyss in the main event! Match 1: In our opening contest, Austin Aries held another open challenge, answered by the returning Shark Boy! However, Aries doesn’t struggle against the returning Stone Cold Impersonator, pinning him at 8:19 to retain the X Division Championship - 55/C- Backstage, Ric Flair, Gunner and Scott Steiner are seen consoling an angry Abyss, who’s upset about losing his shot at Genesis to Jarrett. They tell him to unleash his anger on Crimson, but Sting soon appears - he’s here to make Hero’s last GutCheck - against Scott Steiner! - 71/C+ Match 2: Chris Hero had his last Gut Check match, looking to get a title shot and sweep the contest. Scott Steiner provided quite a challenge, but Hero looked to finish Steiner off, but Gunner ran down and nailed Hero with the TV Title at 7:45! - 55/C- Post match, Scott Steiner, Gunner, Abyss, and Ric Flair beat down Chris Hero, as Flair orders Abyss to nail Hero with a chokeslam. Abyss obliges, but isn’t too happy about it. - 62/C In a short backstage segment, we get a word from Shark Boy. Shark Boy says he’s not here to gun for gold, but here’s here to get his family back together! - 45/D Match 3: In a short match between two veterans of the ring, Jeff Hardy defeated Jerry Lynn in 6:14 after a Swanton Bomb - 61/C We get a short recap video of Brian Kendrick, Robbie E, Abyss and Jeff Jarrett opening their briefcases from the last Impact.- 60/C We get another recap video - this time showing Bully Ray powerbombing Kazarian off the stare. Before the Main Event, AJ Styles gives an update on Kazarian, and promises to get revenge on Bully Ray next week. - 74/B- Main Event: The recently defeated Crimson looked to rebound against a frustrated Abyss in this main event. However, Crimson was able to finish off Abyss after Matt Morgan accidently hit Abyss at 8:21. via pinfall at 8:21 - 58/C- Overall Grade: 63/C FCW Talent on her way? TNA has recently snatched a Diva from WWE’s developmental system, FCW. This diva is Tenille Tayla, better known Emma. Tayla has reported to HPW for more seasoning. TNA Trading Talents?: Looking to get a feel on some international talents, TNA has sent Gunner and Scott Steiner for a couple appearnces to NJPW, getting Mitsuhide Harasawa in return, who has been described a “hidden gem” by TNA scouts. </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">WWE News: WWE Falling: Recent reports having WWE employees supposedly preparing for the worst, as it appears that the WWE has fallen from an International Company to a National Company. Iron Man Christian Cage?: The ever-reliable Christian Cage has apparently gone too hard over the past weeks, as many of his friends have wondered if he can keep up with this schedule. We’ll see if Cage’s health will force the WWE to reconsidering their booking habits. Workers Resigning? Layla, Ranjin Singh and Scott Armstrong have signed contract extensions with the WWE. FCW News: The FCW World Heavyweight Championship changed hands on Thursday as Rick Victor def Andy Leavine for the belt. Kenneth Cameron and Alexander Rusev also formed a new team - The Real Main Event. </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> Ring of Honor News: http://i.imgur.com/KQ0t8ev.jpg Final Battle Results: The World’s Greatest Tag Team def. Future Shock to retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships; Backstage Segment with Rhino and Charlie Haas; Jessie McKay def. Britney Savage; Confrontation between Davey Richards and Homicide; Jerry Lynn def Michael Elgin and Tony Kozina; Jimmy Jacobs def Caprice Coleman; Kevin Steen def Kenny King; TJ Perkins def Mike Sydal; Jay Lethal def Roderick Strong to retain the ROH Television Championship; Rhino def Steve Corino; Davey Richards def Eddie Edwards to retain the ROH World Heavyweight Championship MOTN: Davey Richards def Eddie Edwards - 77 AOTN: Confrontation between Davey Richards and Homicide - 71 Overall: 74/B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="39367" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Year End Awards! TNA failed to receive any awards at award season, but WWE made out like bandits despite their recent fall. Randy Orton received the Wrestler of the Year Award, WWE won the Company of the Year Award, Show of the year for Survivor Series, & Match of the Year for Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton. Top 10 Wrestlers: 1: Randy Orton 2: Shinsuke Nakamura 3: Christian Cage 4: Stu Sanders(Wade Barrett) 5: Kensuke Sasaki 6: Manabu Nakanishi 7: Yuri Nagata 8: Mark Henry 9: Koji Kanemoto 10: Togi Makabe TNA Wrestlers: 1: Doug Williams(18) 2: Jeff Jarrett (24) 3: Bully Ray (26) 4: Nick Aldis(Magnus) (29) 5: Jeff Hardy (31) 6: Abyss(34) 7: Brian Kendrick(43) 8: Jerry Lynn(51) 9: Scott Steiner (57) 10: Eric Young(62)</div></div></blockquote>

Kijar · May 14, 2015

Great end of the year report, looks like TJP is getting somewhere in ROH!

WWE is still up top. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

The Top 10 for TNA doesn't surprise me, aside from Scott Steiner.

Williams being number one is far from a surprise though, he's a fantastic in-ring wrestler.

XPlosion was good too! Can't wait to see what the next year holds for the company, happy to win that Prediction Prize!

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