TNA 2017: Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying!

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I'm inside in my home sitting on the end of my bed. I'm looking down at a replica of the AWA Southern Heavyweight championship.

I was remembering a time when it was known as a USWA title. October 6, 1990 to be exact. I recalled the rush I got when I won it from Dick Slater. My father Jerry of course had been the booker but nonetheless it felt amazing winning my first championship of my wrestling career, but now dozens of champion wins large and small later, I began to cry. In the end, I thought the name Jeff Jarrett would be lost to the world, remembered only for creating TNA and GFW then merging the two and probably some time later having the tape library bought up by the WWE. That's not okay with me, not any more. My hands tightened on the title gripping it much harder. "No, I'm only 50 years old, that will not be my legacy." I stood up and set the replica championship aside.

 

A few weeks later, the wrestling world was changed ever so slightly as I persuaded Anthem to sell me back TNA. To acquire the money to do so I had to put up every last thing I owned as collateral to get the loan but by the start of September, I controlled 100%. It didn't take me much surprisingly to buy out Dixie Carter's 5%. In a backstage meeting at the impact zone I made my big announcement, GFW is dissolved and TNA is back again and now with the goal of being at the very least, the equal of the WWE no matter the cost.

 

I told my audience of assembled workers, looking them over so much potential that could be gone to waste if this company were to die. "It's time to Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying!

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<p>The three days leading up to the first episode of Impact of this new era was not without interest in the wrestling world as the short lived GFW-Anthem era was now over. For starters, I made it very clear that TNA workers would be fired if they were caught making any dealings with WWE or NXT. I wanted to make it clear this was a new time where TNA certainly wasn't going to be a stepping stone to WWE and if WWE pushed, then TNA would do what they could to push back. A direct tv representative came to me complaining that TNA's music was being seen as too low quality unfitting the expectations for a Direct TV broadcast, thankfully I still had some money left so I purchased the equipment to please them.</p><p> </p><p>

As with any change of style and direction within a company, I saw fit to conduct a re-examination of the roster and consider who to bring in. Shoving every popular wrestler I could sign whoever wasn't going to work in the long term however, I knew I needed to be careful, so for the time being I decided to call up AAA to get a worker loaned to me. After some negotiations and once they knew I was offering 30 grand, a contract was signed. </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>TNA got Dr. Wagner Jr in a deal fresh after his match at Triplemania XXV</p><p>

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"Dr. Wagner Jr" I said at a press conference for the signing "Is here to showcase his skills in one of the biggest companies in the United States, we're honored to have such a legend of the mexican wrestling scene willing to work in one of our rings."</p><p> </p><p>

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Behind the scenes, I knew that Josh Matthews' time on commentary was beginning to be a big drawback for the company, fans were sick of hearing his voice over every single match. I considered firing him but thankfully for Matthews, Josh's wife managed to talk me out of it.</p><p> </p><p>

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Meanwhile, I was keeping a close eye on the goings on in the WWE, who know how they'd respond if at all to his actions, Dean Ambrose got injured suffering Traumatic Pneumothorax during a match in the main event of Raw in a match facing off against Samoa Joe. Paige surprisingly returned to WWE on Raw opening the show off in a backstage segment with Alicia Fox.</p><p> </p><p>

On Main Event, Titus O'Neil got a retracted index finger in a match tagging with Neville against Rhyno & Apollo Crews where he and Neville picked up the win by DQ. WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar decided to move to the american mid south.</p><p> </p><p>

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Konnan received a offer from CMLL and said that he's outgrowned TNA when he was approached to renegotiate to stay with the company, it's a shame, who knows who'll be the voice of LAX when Konnan leaves.</p><p> </p><p>

Without Matthews leaving the company, he can still easily be separated from the announce desk. Reports have begun to file in claiming TNA, Chikara and CZW are now locked in a three way bidding war over the commentary skills of Tazz. I of course had no problem confirming these reports and offering the largest deal determined to acquire Tazz, Matthews will only be the B-Show commentary from now on.</p>

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<p>Before the broadcast, Ava Astoria found herself in wrestler's court, found guilty by Judge Dutch Mantell of not shaking hands so was punished by buying drinks for everyone.</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44175" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="kduRYBn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kduRYBn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <span style="font-family:'Arial Black';">The first Impact of the reborn TNA</span></p><p> Venue: Louisiana, Avron B. Fogelman Arena.</p><p> Audience: 3,202 </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> --</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Jarrett's announcements</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The show opened up with me standing in the middle of the ring in a yellow and white dress shirt with a black tie and tan suit. Once the camera were rolling for the broadcast I began my speech</p><p> </p><p> "GFW...was a failure, I have to admit that, weeks ago I realized that it is my duty to bring to you fans the best wrestling on the planet that I can imagine and that is TNA. GFW is gone the only part of it that shall remain is it's tape library which I will ensure is uploaded online for free viewing as quickly as possible. I am officially the owner of TNA once again and I promise I will bring this company back to it's glory days." I wrapped one hand up into a fist and brought it to my lips and stared at a bottom turnbuckle silently for a moment. "I know that this is going to rock the boat and anger a lot of people but now I can imagine no better idea available for Bound for Glory then one simple thing this year. A new TNA means new champions and therefore I now vacate all championships in this company. Now how will the new champions be decided? Well it'll be different for each title. For starters, we'll focus on the TNA World Heavyweight title, that's right we're back to using the pre-merger championships. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Tonight a new tournament will begin to crown a new champion at Bound for Glory!" Eli Drake's music began to play as he made his entrance to confront me.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="Eli%20Drake's%20music%20hit." rel="">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek2kkzCHgIE</a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Eli climbed into the ring with a microphone in his hand. "What do you mean a new champion? After the gaunlet for the gold match, I proved myself to be world heavyweight champion and earned that spot." I replied with a smug look on my face "It's simple, you don't have the look so you're title is vacated and you're not even in the tournament." Eli rushed at me to hit me but I managed to avoid it by rolling out of the ring. I raised my microphone up and spoke into it as I hurried backstage "I'm not afraid of stepping into the ring with you." Eli responded, "Name the time and place and you're on!"</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> Rating: 55</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> --</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Matt Sydal vs Kongo Kong</strong></p></div><p></p><p> With this being the first match of the new era a lot was riding on the shoulders of this match, unfortunately Kongo Kong wasn't even close to matching Sydal in the ring and Laurel Van Ness & Kongo Kong didn't click.</p><p> After 9:44, Matt Sydal pinned Kongo Kong clean with a shooting star press. Not much to say, Jeff certainly isn't looking to push Kongo Kong by any means and since Sydal is going to be in this tournament he's certainly not doing the job.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Rating: 44</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sienna/Jarrett office scene</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Sienna was shown walking into my office backstage she looked angry and asked me about how I planned on crowning a new knock outs' champion. I told her simply that in two weeks there would be two matches held here on Impact to determine who would fight for the title, Rosemary would take on Sienna in one match and in the other Gail Kim would face Taryn Terrell, the winners would face off at Bound For Glory. It was clear from Sienna's facial reaction and a gasp that she left slip out that she did not enjoy the idea of facing Rosemary again. I said "Tonight you are facing Allie so focus on that and less on Rosemary."</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Rating: 59</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Brandi Rhodes & ODB vs Rebel & Diamante</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Before we could get to the bigger knockout stars' match, it was time to give some other girls a chance to showcase their skills as well on the show. ODB proved to be the MVP of the match followed by Diamante and then Brandi & Rebel still have a lot to change before they can get a big push any time soon. Rebel & Diamante picked up the win when Diamante pinned Brandi Rhodes clean. This match shows that Diamante might be able to step up and fill the power gap Konnan left in LAX, maybe a push is in store for her down the line.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Rating: 35</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sienna vs Allie</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> It was time for Sienna to take out her rage for losing her title in this match, tonight Allie performed as her more timid self we saw in Maria's employ. Sienna almost dominated Allie in this match but towards the end it looked Allie might win, until Taryn Terrell came out to distract her. It looked Taryn and Sienna were about to end this match in a DQ win for Allie as they use their number advantage against her but then Rosemary's music hit</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kNgQAbid7GY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="TNA (Impact Wrestling) Rosemary Custom Titantron - Left Behind"></iframe></div></div><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Rosemary attacked Taryn at ringside and pulled Allie out of the ring, her and Allie left slowly leaving Sienna in the ring to pick up a win by count out after 9 minutes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Rating: 32</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Eddie Edwards vs Homicide</strong></p></div><p></p><p> With Konnan on his way out of the company it was time to keep pushing the remaining LAX members in preparation for his absence. After 14 minutes of fighting Homicide picked up a clean pin on Eddie.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Rating: 64</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>ECIII Promo</strong></p></div><p></p><p> Ethan Carter the third was alone backstage and cut a promo hyping up the first match of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship tournament. "Tonight, my opponent is Abyss, and I know what some people have said, Abyss is a monster, he's dangerous, people should be afraid of his return. I've beaten Abyss before and I'll do it again tonight, Abyss' return means nothing to me."</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Rating: 59</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Abyss vs ECIII</strong></p></div><p></p><p> Two veteran workers, big staples of TNA wrestling in a match right before the main event. Abyss seemed off his game but in the end they still managed to pull off a great match. EC3 pinned Abyss clean after 14 minutes of back and forth action</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Rating: 60</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Lashley vs James Storm</strong></p></div><p></p><p> Prior to the opening of this match, Lashley pulled off a great entrance to get the crowd hot. Storm & Lashley went back and forth it could have been either man's match but in the end it was Lashley's time to shine picking up the final win of the night with a clean pinfall. Post match Lashley celebrated and promo said that he will be ringside for Steiner vs Petey Williams next week.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 78(Entrance) 73(Match) 68(Promo)</p><p> </p></div></blockquote>

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<p>First Xplosion of the new era</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="NsjbfBT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NsjbfBT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>First episode of Xplosion of the new era!</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Venue: Kansas Coliseum Pavilion</p><p> Attendance: 566 </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44175" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Scott Steiner's opening promo</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="AlvMbAK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AlvMbAK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> a pre-recorded video of Scott Steiner aka the Big Bad Booty Daddy aka Big Poppa Pump opened up this week's Xplosion. He said: </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>"<em>Petey Williams, I've been told that I'll be facing you in the first round of this TNA Heavyweight tournament. If you think I'm going to lay down and do the job for you then you're dead wrong! I'm gonna hit you when so many germans that your little neck is gonna snap and your brain is gonna turn to mush, then after Bound for Glory where I will win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, me and all my genetic freaks are piss on your grave!</em></p><p> </p><p> Rating: 76</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> It's undeniable that even in 2017, Scott Steiner still knows how to work a microphone.</p><p> --</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Rosemary cuts a promo on Sienna</strong></p><p> <img alt="Q4JkvtN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Q4JkvtN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Live in the ring, Rosemary is in the ring with a mic. She says:</p><p> "<em>Oh my little precious She-shunk, in a mere two weeks we shall have our final dance before I reclaim what's rightfully mine. The power of the Hive, this courses through this one's veins. Don't be surprised when you can't walk and it's hard to breathe after you feel the pain of the true destructive beauty of a dark and unholy power."</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Rating: 41 </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> It's clear that Rosemary simply doesn't have the raw charisma of Scott Steiner, she still is going to get the chance to redeem herself in the future.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> --</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Dr. Wagner Jr. vs Homicide</strong></p><p> <img alt="fn2e57F.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fn2e57F.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="PbmCl3s.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PbmCl3s.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Dr. Wagner is only left with five more appearances with this company after this appearance but hopes are still high that he'll be able to help this company by putting on great matches in that short time. After a mere 14 and a half minutes, Dr. Wagner Jr picked up the win over a Homicide who was still riding high on his win over Eddie Edwards on this week's impact. Unfortunately Dr. Wagner Jr didn't pick up the win cleanly however, he won by DQ after Diamante came down to the ring and attacked him.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Xi010Fc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Xi010Fc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Rating: 45</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> --</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Konnan talks to Dr. Wagner Jr</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> As Dr. Wagner Jr's song bad medicine began to play, Konnan came out and as Diamante and Homicide moved to stand at his side.</p><p> </p><p> <em>"Listen here, Wagner, you've stepped into the wrong neighborhood, this is LAX territory, you're either with us or you're against us. You need to get with the times old man and rep' LAX if you want to get by in this company."</em> Konnan removed his shades and squinted down the ring at Wagner. <strong>"I'd hate to have to put a old dog like you down."</strong> Konnan clicked the microphone off and dropped it then him and his fellow members of LAX headed to the back.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 50</p><p> </p><p> --</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Eli Drake vs Abyss</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="bao35Ls" data-src="https://imgur.com/bao35Ls" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QLoOs7S.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QLoOs7S.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> With Abyss eliminated from the World Heavyweight championship tournament and Eli Drake forbidden from entering the tournament, the two of them were appropriately shifted over to Xplosion for the night. Unfortunately, Eli Drake and Abyss didn't click. Eli Drake picked up the win with a clean pinfall in 13 minutes.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 40</p></div></blockquote>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="mCXv6l2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mCXv6l2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Impact</strong></p><p> Venue: Palmer Auditorium</p><p> Attendance: 2,883 </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44175" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>[<strong>CENTER]EC3 vs Braxton Sutter</strong><strong>[/center]</strong><p> I believe it's rare in these modern times to open up a wrestling show with a match. This is a good match in my opinion however to kick off the show as EC3 doesn't have another match in the tournament this week. With his valet at ringside Allie, Braxton Sutter took on EC3. It was a short back and forth match but after eleven minutes, EC3 picked up the pinfall clean.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Rating: 57</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>James Storm entrance</strong></p></div><p></p><p> James Storm made a small simplistic entrance out to the ring for a match with Homicide. James is one of the top workers this company has at the moment and I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up TNA champion sometime in the next year. It was clear to me that James Storm isn't particularly over in front of this crowd.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 50</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>James Storm vs Homicide</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> James Storm is trying to pick up momentum after his elimination from the TNA World Heavyweight championship tournament. Homicide is riding high off of his win over Eddie Edwards and colliding with Dr. Wagner Jr on Xplosion. This match could have gone either way Homicide could have used the win here to help solidify himself as the new leader of LAX for when Konnan leaves but James Storm picked up the win after getting a clean pinfall after fourteen minutes.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 62</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>EC3 flirts with Allie</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a backstage segment, EC3 was shown in a gray and light blue suit with Allie. EC3 was flexing and flirting with Allie. </p><p> </p><p> <em>"Come on, Allie, why don't you dump that loser Braxton and get with me?</em></p><p><em> I can treat you how only a former world champion can. It could be a lot of fun."</em> EC3 handed her a business card and she looked like she was going to say something but he put a finger to her lips to silence her, then he walked away.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 60</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Rosemary finds Abyss backstage</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Rosemary stumbled across Abyss backstage, glad to see a fellow member of Decay was back. Perhaps they could find Crazzy Steve and have a big reunion. Abyss seemed sluggish like he wasn't moving, he was in a seated position against a wall looking downward. Rosemary wasn't surprised since he had two losses in the last two weeks. She ran over and checked on him only to find out it wasn't Abyss at all but a mannequin wearing Abyss' gear.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 59</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Eli Drake Promo</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Eli Drake came down to the ring looking mad with a microphone in hand. Once he was standing in the ring he began to cut a promo not wasting any time. </p><p> </p><p> <em>"Jarrett since this bullshit with the new era of TNA has started, you've said that I am not world heavyweight championship material. You've given me one match since all this trouble has started and that's against that washed up piece of garbage Abyss who should have retired nine years ago. I beat Abyss, clean in the middle of the ring, getting the 1-2-3 like the champion I am, just like I am going to do to you Double J when I face you!"</em></p><p> </p><p> Rating: 55</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Jeff Jarrett, Eddie Edwards office scene</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> I was shown watching a small TV next to my desk with Eli Drake on the screen leaving towards the backstage. I turned towards Eddie Edwards who was standing in front of my desk waiting for me. </p><p> </p><p> <em>"I've decided since it's been a while since I've stepped into a TNA ring to wrestle I need a warm up match, that's why I called you in here. I can't think of a better opponent than you to face off against and make my TNA wrestling return against."</em></p><p> </p><p> <em>"You're on."</em> Eddie said simply before heading to the back.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Jeff Jarrett vs Eddie Edwards</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Eddie Edwards was looking to avenge his lost to Homicide on last week's impact. The first half of the match Eddie dominated as I struggled to really wrestle beyond the basics but in the end, I managed to powerbomb Eddie for the clean pinfall to win.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 65</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Matt Sydal vs Bram</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The TNA Heavyweight championship tournament continues with this match, Matt Sydal is coming off a win against Kongo Kong on the first impact of this new era. Bram is having his first match of the new era. It's a back and forth match, really looking like anyone can win but in the end, Sydal hits the five star frog splash to get the pin and advance in the tournament.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 51</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Lashley takes his seat at ringside</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> As he promised at the end of the first impact of the new era, Lashley come out through the crowd in casual clothes to watch the next match in the TNA World Heavyweight championship tournament. Lashley was over in this segment, people seemed to love having a top TNA star sitting in the audience with them in the front row.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 74</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Scott Steiner entrance</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Big Bad Booty Daddy, the Genetic Freak Scott Steiner made his entrance to the ring for a match against Petey Williams. He promised in a message delivered at last week's Xplosion to turn Petey's brain to mush. Not counting Lashley's coming to have a seat at ringside, Scott Steiner had the entrance of the night beating James Storm's by a bit. It seems a decent amount of people remember Scott's earlier work and so they popped for his entrance excited to see him wrestle in a TNA ring again.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 62</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Scott Steiner vs Petey Williams</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Petey Williams is a great worker, entrusted to carry Scott to a magnificent match, unfortunately Petey couldn't handle the pressure and Scott's age really showed in this match. It was a nine minute match with Scott managing to pick up the win with a pinfall after multiple suplexes to Petey. Perhaps I'm pushing Steiner beyond his in ring skills. It's really disappointing to see your main event be the worst match of the night.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 48</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Lashley-Steiner staredown</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Scott Steiner flexed in celebration for the crowd as Petey sold on the ground, Lashley hopped the barricade and climbed into the ring. Steiner looked at him like he didn't know what to make of him. Lashley got handed a mic by the ref and Lashley said:</p><p> </p><p> <em>"Steiner, you think you're the baddest dude in this company? Really you're wrong if you think that. I am the ultimate competitor in this company. This isn't 2002 anymore you can't work a decent match. Go to a retirement home where busted up broke old men like you belong."</em></p><p> </p><p> Lashley dropped the mic and ran out of the ring managing to avoid a right hook from Steiner. He ran away into the crowd as a pissed Steiner stared at him.</p><p> </p><p> Rating: 71</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Overall: 59</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div></blockquote>