Impact Wrestling 8/19/15….Turning Point

Tonight, Jeff Jarrett is in charge again, and we will have a TNA World Heavyweight Title match.  EC3 will defend his title against P.J. Black.  Gail Kim will take on The Dollhouse inside Six Sides of Steel.  Eric Young Vs Chris Melendez, Impact Wrestling is now.

The Jarretts make their way to the ring.

Before they talk about tonight’s show, let’s talk about last week’s show.  The world has been buzzing since last week about Global Force Wrestling.  From the Grand Slam Tour, to the Impact Show, against TNA wrestlers.  So we will take it one step closer.  For the first time tonight, a Global Force wrestler will vie to become new TNA World Heavyweight Champion.  And we will keep on going….

Here comes EC3.

This is not GFW Jeff, this is TNA.  The house the Carters built.  Jeff doesn’t want any piece of EC3.  His match against PJ Black?  Nope, it won’t happen.

Karen Jarrett explains EC3 who Jeff is.  The man who formed Global Force Wrestling, and before that, he formed TNA.  So is this animosity EC3 has because his aunt Dixie chose Jeff to run this place over Ethan?  Bully Ray gets knocked out, as did Drew Galloway, so who could gain more by taking them out.

Ethan wonders then if she is accusing Ethan of anything, and Karen is just stating the facts.  Ethan denies any wrongdoing, and tells “Toots” he won’t see her again, and threatens to pack his bags, and leave the building.

Jeff tells EC3 he will go to the back, and tell Aunt Dee to sanction this match, since he still has a bit of ownership here, so he has 2 options, either A.  Defend the title, or B.  Stripped of the title.

Josh Matthews and The Pope are in the studios, going over last week’s festivities, including Drew Galloway being knocked out.

Earlier tonight, the camera dude catches up with Drew.  He doesn’t know who knocked out Bully Ray, but he believes Eli Drake took him out, and tonight, he gets a No DQ match with him, and he is planning pay back.

Our first match is the Open Mic Challenge between Bram Vs Mr. Anderson.

Mr. Anderson wins the match in what was a ladder match that had tables and chairs too.  Bram grabbed the mic first, but Anderson nails a Mic Check on Bram, and nails him many times with the mic to win.

A good fight here.

Roode is in the back, telling Jarrett he disrespected him last week, he wants to know what he has plans for Bobby tonight, Jarrett needs to see Dixie and walks off.

EC3 is irate that Jeff Jarrett accuses him of doing anything with taking out Bully Ray?  Aunt Dee, they have had their problems, but do the right thing for TNA.  Don’t strip him of the title.

The Revolution comes out to the ring.

Now Storm is going to say something we may not understand.  The Revolution is a family.  What they lack in blood, they make up for committment.  Everything The Revolution has given, Storm gives them opportunities.  People say Storm was too hard on that man who used to stand with them, so how about that man comes face to face and speak out.  Khoya, come on out.

The man formerly known as Khoya comes out.

Maybe Storm was too hard on him, James wants him to come to the ring, and nothing will happen to him.  Storm just wants to talk man to man.

Storm brings up he wanted to be hard on him to test his loyalty, to see how bad he wants to be a part of The Revolution.

These people don’t care about him, he came to this country, he couldn’t speak any english.  He told him that all he wanted to do is provide for his family.

Which is why Storm wants him to point out his finger to the sky.

He did everything for The Revolution, but The Revolution did nothing for him.

His name is….

His name is Khoya.

His name is Mahabali Shera, and he is just like the fans.  He likes to dance, and he believes the fans want to dance.

So he does dance, with the fans.

He teaches Manik how to dance, and Manik looks like he is having fun.

But Storm tells him he is like a joke, and Shera tells him he wants to fight.

But Abyss helps Storm out, and lays him out with a Chokeslam.  They order Manik to use a Frogsplash, and he reluctantly does that.

Storm hits a Last Call Superkick, and Storm screams at Mahabali sooner or later, he will cut his throat.

Coming up next, Six Sides of Steel, Gail Kim Vs The Dollhouse.

JB is in the back with PJ Black.

First week in, he wins King of the Mountain Title, second week in, he has a TNA World Title shot.  EC3, he knows is trying to get out of the match, but do the right thing.

Eric Young calls PJ a thief, and tells him he will take what is his.

The Dollhouse Vs Gail Kim is now.

Gail Kim defeated The Dollhouse with Eat Defeat.

Earlier tonight, The Jarretts threaten EC3 he will defend his title tonight, or get stripped of the title.

He is discussing with Dixie about the main event tonight.

EC3 intervenes, questioning if Dixie really wants to give one of his guys a title shot against him.

Aunt Dee tells him either he defends the title, or is stripped.  It’s his decision.

EC3 Vs PJ Black is schedule, but next, Eli Drake Vs Drew Galloway in a No DQ match.

Moments ago, Gail Kim defeated The Dollhouse inside Six Sides of Steel.

Gail Kim is looking for Taryn Terrell.

Will we see EC3 Vs PJ Black tonight?

EC3 and Tyrus speak about this decision, Matt Hardy tells EC3 he is still coming for his title.  EC3 tells him if he has a problem with him, he has to deal with Tyrus.

Hardy Vs Tyrus tonight.

Eli Drake denies anything to do with taking out Galloway, and our match is set now.

Drew Galloway wins the match putting Eli through a table.

They are talking like this is the final of the feud.

Taryn Terrell is running from Gail Kim, and is met by Velvet Sky.  Velvet tells Taryn she is done.

Will EC3 Vs PJ Black happen tonight?

Velvet and Taryn find Gail, and Velvet tell us paybacks are a bitch.

Eric Young come out to the ring.

Jeff Jarrett doesn’t know what he’s doing.  TNA board of directors do not know what they are doing.  The TNA World Heavyweight Title runs through him.

Here comes Chris Melendez.

He won’t go away, and he wants a match.

Eric tells him he has nothing he wants, he’s not in Eric’s level.  But wait a second, he is a big game hunter, and he does want something, Chris’ leg.

Chris accepts, and EY takes a cheap shot, but the young hero turns the corner, and is on top.

Hardy Vs Tyrus is next.

Jarrett has something else he wants to go over with Dixie. But Dixie wants to see if Ethan accepts the match first.

Hardy vs Tyrus is now.

Hardy wins with 2 Twist of Fates. But is interrupted by EC3, who nails him with the title. He accepts the challenge, and calls for the best GFW wrestler they have.

Our title match is next.

EC3 wins with a One Percenter, in what was a good match.

Jeff and Dixie are watching, Jeff wants to keep the ball rolling, and proposes that Jeff runs Impact Wrestling week to week.

Dixie wants time to think about it, and will let him know next week.

Next week, 3 titles are on the line. Velvet Sky faces Brooke, for the Knockout Title. The Wolves face The Revolution for Tag Titles. Tigre Uno defends his X-Division Title against DJ Z and Sonjay Dutt, and Drew Galloway wants answers about who attacked him.

The show ends here.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

I loved the ending of the main event, EC3 and PJ Black are two of the best young wrestlers, and they proved it.

But anything else just didn’t feel like a special show. We even used to have a nice intro for these free-PPV shows, but we don’t get that anymore.

This was just an okay show, and it should have been better.

What was your thoughts on the show? Send them to me here.

Impact Wrestling 7/22/15…Episode 29

Tonight, we find out who is the newest inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame, and we kick the show off with Magnus Vs Bram.

Bram wins the match with a clipping of the ankles, and he rolls up the tights.

Enter James Storm, who enters the ring with a cow bell, and knocks out Magnus.

Tonight, we will find out who Storm’s partner is, and he and Mickie James might want to stick around and find out who she is.

Still to come tonight, Bobby Roode Vs Matt Hardy for the Number One Contendership in a Tables match.

But next, we hear from Eli Drake.

TNA’s Bound for Glory is set for Sunday, October 4th, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Eli Drake comes to the ring.

His name is Eli Drake, and he has waited a long time to say let me talk to you.  Many people have asked how he could do that, stop crying dummies.

Eli Drake is a creator of circumstance.  And he created something that is a circumstance of opportunity for himself.

Drew kept talking about standing up, and standing up.  But Eli couldn’t speak.  Even Micah was nodding his head, like a puppet and Eli just used The Rising to get his foot in the door.  Eli is just like us, because we have all called in sick at work, even though we are perfectly fine.  Friends always stab each other in the back, and the ladies all pretend to be with their man, just because they pay the bills.

And here comes Drew Galloway.

Drew brought Eli into The Rising, because he knew he had killer instinct.  And little did he know how right he was, because Eli killed The Rising because he wanted to be a shining star.

Drew is not an old guy, he has been in this business for 15 years, but he is only 30.  He has had his surgeries, he has been hurt, but nothing had hurt him more than what Eli did.

The last week he has had all emotions.  He has drank too much, he has been depressed, he has wanted to beat Eli’s arse, so maybe he needs to let the fans decide what happens….

They want him to kick his arse.  Eli wanted to be a shining star, Drew will make him famous.

The fight rolls on, but Drew has the Future Shock locked in, but Eli slides out of the ring.

Tonight, Tigre talks Trump.

Next, Confrontation in the Cage, Taryn Terrell wants her title back.

Last week, Brooke defeated Taryn Terrell to be new Knockout Champion.

Taryn wants her title back, next.

Footage from “Pit Wars”, but Taryn comes right out, this show is not going to continue until she has what is hers.

She blames all of us for her losing the title.  She orders The Dolls to get into the cage with her.  She will lock herself in the cage, until she gets what is hers.  Gail, she destroyed her professionally, and Brooke, she took what is hers.  She needs her title NOWWWWWWWWWWW.

Enter Brooke, she is not impressed with this.  Taryn isn’t important, the fans are.  She can blame whoever she wants, but Taryn did this herself.  She and her Dollho’s.

Taryn can’t stand it when fans are chanting her name.

No man is worthy to touch Taryn, and no woman can touch her in this ring.

The only person Taryn should be upset is herself.  She outwrestled her, she outsmart her, and she took this title.  So, come and get it.

The lights go out, and come back on, we see Gail Kim in the cage with The Dollhouse.

Gail takes care of The Dollhouse, and Brooke takes care of Taryn.

Tonight, Tables Match for the Number One Contender on the line, Matt Hardy Vs Bobby Roode.  We will also hear from Tigre Uno, about Donald Trump.  And next, King of the Mountain match, from Slammiversary, in its entirety.

The Pope and Josh Matthews join us in the studios.  King of the Mountain match will air on Impact, from Slammiversary.

This is when Jeff Jarrett wins King of the Mountain.

Jeff Jarrett is the newest inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame, which was announced earlier in the show.  I missed the announcement, due to cable box going out for first 6 minutes.

Tonight, Chain Match between Eric Young Vs Rockstar Spud, and also tonight, Matt Hardy Vs Bobby Roode.

But now, Tigre Uno has some words for Donald Trump.

This was actually nicely done.  A piece on Tigre, and his life in Mexico, and to put it bluntly, he doesn’t share Mr. Trump’s point of view, but then again, Donald has no chance of winning Republican ticket anyway.

The Revolution are on their way out, next.

Recently on Impact, Mickie James challenged Storm to find any woman, and the four would have a match.

Here comes The Revolution.

We need people with guidance, discipline, people need leadership.  Storm founded this revolution because no matter what is going on, what you represent, there is always room for one more.

Storm gave Mickie a chance to join The Revolution, and she turned him down.  He gave you gifts you have dreamt of, because he offered you a chance to have things you don’t have in life.

But Mickie now is a lost cause, and Mickie will get her one more match.  Because it will be Mickie and Magnus Vs Storm, and the newest member of The Revolution, welcome Serena.

Serena, from WWE, who was a part of CM Punk’s Straight Edge Society.

Serena speaks, and says it’s a pleasure to stand in a TNA ring with Storm.  She and Mickie were best friends for 10 years.  They were like sisters.  Mickie called her a protegé.

That meant so much to Serena, and Mickie James became Mickie James, and then she disbanded away from her.  She was lost, but now she has found James Storm.

And Mickie, Magnus stands behind you, but a real man stands beside his woman.  And he will show them what they can do.  Hey Donovan, this is the moment where you say 10 years from now this is the moment where Mommy and Daddy made a big mistake.

Chain match is up now, Eric Young Vs Rockstar Spud.

Eric Young picks up the win, giving him the Piledriver.

Roode Vs Hardy, in a Tables Match is up now.

Hardy puts Roode into a table, and now is the Number One Contender to the World Title, and we celebrate his win when we end the show.

Next week, Jeff Jarrett takes his place into TNA Hall of Fame.  We will also have one more match, when it’s Mickie and Magnus Vs Storm and Serena.  And Jeff Hardy makes his TNA return.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

I just wasn’t feeling this week’s episode.  I hated they re-aired the Slammiversary match.  I understand why, but they couldn’t add a segment from studio to cover up anything that has to do with Hernandez and BDC?  Speaking of that, it sucks that the contracts got involved, despite Lucha Underground not having a clear future, but then again, does TNA anymore?

And how do you not have a show without your World Champion?  EC3 needs to be on TV next week.

What were your thoughts of the show?  Are you looking forward to Jeff Jarrett getting his well-deserved Hall of Fame induction?  Sound off.

Impact Wrestling 7/15/15…Carter Vs Carter

Last week, The Reign of Carter began with 3 title defenses, and we saw the return of Dixie Carter.  Dixie is naming someone in charge, Impact starts now.

The entire TNA wrestlers are around the ring, with Dixie in the ring.

The last time Dixie was in a ring, surrounded by the wrestlers, they were all cheering when she was put through a table.  She wonders what brought her all to that, and it was her ego.  She is here to take the blame, and to apologize to the TNA fans.

She regrets many things, but she does not regret going through a table.  Because she has a tremendous amount of respect for what these wrestlers give for this company, and to the fans.

She is here for a new future of TNA, a future that is so bright for the company.  When she is here to talk about the future, it’s easy to doubt.  People feel she will let them down, but the wrestling business needs Impact Wrestling.  She will do everything in her power to never let them down.  One of the first decisions she made is to bring someone who truly deserves them, but someone who is the law.

Enter Ethan Carter III.

Who is it Aunt Dee?  Who is it Aunt Dee?  Who is it Aunt Dee?

Dixie loves Ethan, but he will meet the man who is the law.

It’s Bully Ray.

Bully shakes the hand of many of the wrestlers, as they are in disbelief.

We are all shocked to see both of them in the ring together.  He received a phone call, it’s from Dixie.  The first thing he heard was I’m sorry.

She said it again, she was sorry.  What was she sorry for?  The answer was she’s sorry she let everyone down.  She’s sorry first and foremost she let down her entire locker room, and she is sorry for what she did to the fans.  And he started to believe her.

He has a detector of who is full of crap, and who isn’t, and she sounded very sincere.  He is very happy to be back on a wrestling TV show again.  He is also happy to hang back with the wrestlers, and the fans.

But he is still very angry, he wouldn’t be coming back because of Dixie.  He would be coming back for the fans, and the wrestlers.

He asks everyone to get up on the apron.

Every single person on this apron,. or the ring crew, traveling crew, they all give a damn about this company.  And Dixie should realize how much they all care, despite the stuff she has put them through.  Dixie came clean, but he isn’t making the decision, the fans will.

Do they wants to see him run things in TNA?  They all agree.

He won’t hug her, he won’t kiss her, but he will shake Dixie’s hand.

Now let’s all do what we do best, put on a wrestling show.

Oh yeah, Ethan, he didn’t forget about him.  The TNA World Champion will defend his title tonight.

And he will do it against the winner of a 20-man battle royal, now.

Drew Galloway wins the Battle Royal, last eliminating Eric Young, who eliminated MVP before that.

Later tonight, Drew Galloway Vs EC3.

Also next week, we will get to hear who the latest inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame.  Sting was the first inductee of 2012.

Josh Matthews and The Pope are in the studio, going over Drew Galloway winning the 20-man Battle Royal.

Last week, Bram took out Mr. Anderson.

Mike Tenay sat down with Mr. Anderson for an exclusive interview.

After we see what we saw, Tenay wants to hear about Anderson’s future.

He is 39 years old, in the best shape of his career, if he ended it tomorrow, he would be happy about his career.  Bram is a very dangerous man, and he can go dark.  If he does, it will be nasty.  But he doesn’t know if he wants to go there.

Rockstar Spud is in the back, with Bully Ray.

Rockstar is feeling sorry for himself, after losing to Kurt Angle, and his X-Division Title.  Bully Ray told him we all lost to Kurt, and he should be proud of what he did.  The first time he saw him, he knew he had it.  He is a funny character, and a very good wrestler.  He is a 2-time X-Division Champion.  And now he has a chance to be a 3-time X-Division Champion.  So go out there, win it for yourself.

Spud is ready, and he hugs Bully.

Footage from 2013 HOF, when Kurt Angle was inducted into TNA HOF.

Next week, the 2015 TNA HOF inductee will be announced.

Also earlier tonight, Drew Galloway wins a 20-man Battle Royal.  He faces EC3 tonight.

Drew will be ready for tonight, his destiny will be fulfilled as Drew Galloway will be the newest TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Eli congratulates him, and wishes him luck.

Next week, Tigre will talk about Trump, and that should be fun to watch.

Oh lord, Grado is up now.  He is facing DJZ, Tigre Uno and Spud for the X-Division Title.

Tigre Uno pins Grado with a 450 splash, retaining his X-Division Title.  Spud is beside himself.

Tonight, EC3 Vs Galloway for the World Title.

But next, Taryn Terrell Vs Brooke for the Knockout Title.

It’s play time for The Dollhouse.

Brooke beats the longest reigning Knockout Champion, when the lights go out, Gail Kim shows up and takes out The Dollhouse.  The lights go out again, Brooker hits a Butterface Maker.  (X-Factor) and wins the title.

Kurt Angle and Bully Ray are discussing matters.  Kurt has an idea, Bully Ray liked it.  Kurt will make the announcement next, but somebody won’t like it.

Kurt comes to the ring.

Kurt is wearing a Destination America hoody.

He’s not ashamed losing the title to EC3.  He’s good, but he does have a problem with how he lost the rematch.  He got himself DQ’d, right before Kurt had him beat.

Kurt and Bully may not see eye to eye, but Bully has respect.  And from what he said, the rematch never happened.  The good news is he gets the rematch when he wants it.  That’s good because Kurt just went to his doctor, he has a tumor in his neck, and he needs surgery.  But he is looking forward to the title match when he gets back.  He wants to thank the fans for their continued support.

Here comes Eric Young.

Eric tells Kurt he needs to tell the truth.  EC3 didn’t beat him, EY gave him Piledrivers.  How many more can his old, crippled body take?  Eric wants to take the credit for that, so how many more can he take?  Maybe 2?  Maybe 3?  How about the next time he gets a Piledriver, Eric takes him out?

But Eric wants him gone for good.

He decks Kurt.

Chris Melendez helps out Kurt, but Eric clips him from behind, and he nails a Piledriver on Chris.

Still to come tonight, EC3 Vs Drew Galloway, but next, we relive the match from Slammiversary of James Storm Vs Magnus.

The 2014 TNA HOF induction was Team 3-D.

Next week, we find out who the newest 2015 inductee is to the TNA Hall of Fame.

Josh Matthews and The Pope tell us Bully Ray is now in charge of TNA, and he gave us a World Title match.

But first, we head to 2015 Slammiversary PPV match in an Unsanctioned match between Storm Vs Magnus.

Clips from 2 weeks ago, when Storm interrupted Mickie and Magnus segment.  Mickie challenged James to a mixed tag match with she and Magnus vs James and anyone he chooses.

James is backstage, telling us The Beatles asked if you want a Revolution?  James started a Revolution, and says he started it because there is always room for one more member.  And if you let Storm down, he will cut you down.  And as for his partner?  It’s someone close to Mickie.

The phone rings, and he walks off.

In 2 weeks, Storm and a mystery woman Vs Magnus and Mickie.

EC3 is in Bully Ray’s office.  He is behind Bully, but since he defended his title 3 times last week, he wants a week off.

Bully loves the input, but he disagrees.  EC3 is the World Heavyweight Champion, start acting like one.  Find a way to get the job done.

Understand?

EC3 Vs Drew Galloway is next.

EC3 retains his title after Eli Drake nails Galloway with his crutches, and Ethan hits a One Percenter for the win.

Where does Eli Drake go from here, who apparently is fine, never was injured.

The show ends here.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

This was a better show, not as good as it was 2 weeks ago, but I liked the addition of Bully Ray.

I just wasn’t feeling the impact of Eli Drake, because quite frankly, he hasn’t done much since he got fired in.  Maybe that will change now, but one way or the other, he will have to showcase his talent, so his time is now.

What were your thoughts on the show?  Send them to me here.

Impact Wrestling 6/3/15…Wednesday Night Impact

God Bless the next World Heavyweight Champion, and God Bless EC3.

Ladies and gentlemen….EC3

We have a barber quartet, which is beautiful.

EC3 has to win at Slammiversary, right?

Josh Matthews is joined by The Pope.

EC3 is finally the Number One Contender, so let the celebration begin.

The barber quartet is at it again, and balloons for everyone.

Is Tyrus excited?  EC3 can feel it, that Tyrus just wants to dance.

Tyrus is slowly dancing, but too bad because this is serious business.

He wants to prove the naysayers wrong, who claim he has this chance because of his last name, and the ones who say he can’t wrestle.

We get a chant going, and for old times sake, he disagrees.  He’s very good, and he’s number one.

As the great George W. Bush said “million accomplished” and he asks for Kurt Angle to come out and celebrate.

Kurt is impressed by this celebration.  Vern Gagne and Lou Thesz would roll over their graves, if they saw this.

EC3 is ranked number one.  But he is not next in line for the title.

EC3 disagrees.

Kurt tells us next week is Destination X and the X-Division Champion has an opportunity to put his title up to get a World Title shot.

EC3 disagrees, he left Rockstar Spud in the dust, Kurt is ducking him.  EC3 knows Spud, he will make him an offer he can’t refuse.

Tyrus, buxom blondes, let’s go.

The quartet sings a tune for Kurt and Angle lays an Angle Slam.

Josh Matthews and The Pope introduce us to the show.

Match number 3 of the Best of 5 Series.  The Wolves Vs The Dirty Heels.  The Rising Vs BDC, and right now.  Lashley Vs Eric Young.

Lashley wins the match with a spear,  Chris Melendez is ready for Eric Young.  But Lashley is holding Chris back.

Spud has a big decision to make tonight.  He holds a title he has wanted for 14 years.  But now he has a chance to get the biggest prize in the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

He doesn’t know.

Last week, inside six sides of steel, Taryn Terrell defeated Gail Kim.  Awesome Kong couldn’t do a thing as The Dollhouse took care of Gail Kim.

Taryn Terrell will give Kong a chance at the Knockout Title next week.  Marti and Jade are in action, next.

Chris Melendez is taking this personal to what Eric Young has done.  He wants a match with Young.

Austin Aries talks with Spud.  He created Option C for anyone who is X-Division Champion to cash in the title, and fight for the World Title.  Now he wishes he didn’t create it, because sometimes the grass isn’t greener on the other side.  He can instead take the X-Division Title, and defend it like a fighting champion.  Aries has the briefcase, he can get the title shot anytime, but he just wants to give Spud a choice.

Jade Vs Brooke, now.

Brooke picks up the win when Jade runs into Marti.

No pillow talk for The Dollhouse tonight.

Jeremy Borash is with EC3.

What is Ethan’s thought with Spud?  Spud is a champion, X-Division champion.  He is a good hand, but EC3 is a franchise.

Tyrus interrupts, he has a phone call.

BDC Vs The Rising is next.

During the break, Rebel and Brooke are celebrating Brooke’s big win.  But now The Dollhouse attack Rebel, after Brooke goes to the back.

BDC Vs The Rising in 6-man tag, now.

The Rising win with Doomsday Device, picking up a big win.

Rockstar Spud will make his decision, next.

EC3 just had a conversation that will change Spud’s life, forever.

Last week, James Storm had an interesting proposal for Mickie James.

In Nashville, Tennessee, Mickie arrives.  She is talking to Magnus on the phone.  James runs into Mickie.

Spud is out to the ring, now.

It’s been a year filled with ups and downs for Spud, but he has a choice of his career to make.  Jeremy Borash asks does he hang onto the X-Division Title, or does he relinquish the title, and get an opportunity at the World Title?

This is a once in a million chance for Spud.  He is just like all of us.  He needs more time, but HB denies that.

The decision needs to be made, now.

Does he keep the title, or does he face this man…

Kurt Angle.

Spud is the ultimate underdog.  He has to understand fully, what he is going against.

Kurt is the only Olympic Gold Medalist.  He is a 13-time World Champion.  He is here to say there is no chance in hell Spud will win.

What is his decision?

Ladies and gentlemen….EC3….

Trouble….Trouble….Trouble.

Look at Spud, he stands in the ring as a 2-time X-Division Champion.  That is an incredible career, but look at him.  He isa fish swimming with sharks.

EC3 called him a gazelle, a lion, but look at Kurt.  He is a world-class athlete.  Kurt is the greatest wrestler that has ever been in the ring, until EC3 came along.

EC3 just got off the phone with his Aunt Dixie Carter.  They have agreed to offer him a lifetime contract as Chief of Staff, the boys would be back.

Come back home.

Spud loves his Chief of Staff.  He would have done anything for Dixie.  He would have done anything for Ethan.  He thought of him as a brother, but then Carter fired him.  He slapped him, he spit on him, he laughed at hi, he then shaved his head.

This has always been about Ethan.  He had everything on a silver platter.  Spud has worked 14 years for everything he has had.  And all EC3 would be a spoiled little prick.  He can shove that offer up his ass.  Spud is cashing in his X-Division Title, because next week, he will face Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

EC3 gives Spud a cheap shot, and Kurt tells Ethan tonight, we will see a tag match of EC3 and Tyrus Vs Kurt and Spud.

Austin Aries is giving Bobby Roode a pep talk.  They have played right to The Wolves’ game plan.  It’s time to do their own thing, and Aries wants Roode to wear something.

More from the meeting, Storm calls Mickie a star and is glad he was able to give her this opportunity, and he can give her so much more.

Storm tells Mickie he wants her to join Storm.  To join him in this journey.  Magnus can’t provide for her.  Storm wants Mickie and Dominick to join The Revolution.

Mickie tells Storm that Magnus is Dominick’s son, she can’t do that.  And if this is what this is about, she is going to leave.

Storm apologizes, he will stand by Mickie no matter what choice she makes.

Best of 5 series match is up now.  The Wolves Vs The Dirty Heels.

This is a must-win for The Heels.

The Dirty Heels pick up the win when Roode nails Eddie with a chair behind the ref’s back.  Roode didn’t want to, but he had to.  And now he embraced the win.

Tonight, Spud and Kurt Vs EC3 and Tyrus.

Video footage of Storm pushing Mickie James off the platform, she had a nasty fall.  He calls Nick to say Mickie won’t be able to make it for dinner.

Madison Rayne is in the ring, and she is sick of being in the sidelines.  While people like Velvet Sky, someone who was told to take her ball and go home.  But because of the fact that the TV cameras are on, she will show up.

Here comes Velvet Sky.

Velvet is just trying to get her spot back.  But allow Madison to remind Velvet what her spot was.  She slaps Velvet.

Spear, followed by a Stunner.

Angelina Love is done with this.  Velvet doesn’t work here, and she just assaulted a very good friend of hers.  So security, arrest her.

They can do this the easy way, or the hard way.  The last time, it was the hard way.

It still is, but the security grab Velvet and cuff her.

This is what happens to trash like Velvet.  She gets arrested, again.  She goes to jail, again.  Velvet is just a fan, and Angelina is the star.

She slaps Velvet twice, both times Velvet smiles.  But Angelina with the elbow now.

Time to take Velvet to jail.

More security come out, but this time they are here because Angelina put her hands on a fan, and they are here to take her away.

Our main event is next, Kurt and Spud Vs EC3 and Tyrus.

This is the real Taryn Terrell, and she faces Kong, next week.

Main event tag action.  EC3 and Tyrus Vs Spud and Angle.

Spud and Kurt win when Spud hits a Bulldog, pinning Tyrus.

Kurt and Spud go face to face, but Austin Aries interrupts.

He tells them that next week, Spud gets a World Title shot, and he gets that shot.  But, like creating Option C, Austin Aries is cashing in his briefcase, and will face the winner later in the night.

Destination X next week.  Kurt Angle Vs Rockstar Spud, with Austin Aries facing the winner.

And X-Division is on the map as we start the march to a new X-Division Champion.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

I love hearing The Pope do commentary, please continue that.

We also had a good segment with Angle, Spud, and EC3, add Aries to the mix, next week will be fun.

I just wish Destination X was after Slammiversary, because the focus needs to be on that show.

Match 3 of Heels Vs Wolves delivered, as did BDC Vs The Rising.  In fact, the wrestling was very good throughout the night.

This first experience with ROH and Impact together was positive.  Let’s hope this continues.

What were your thoughts?  Send them to me.

Impact Wrestling 5/29/15…May Mayhem

We begin the show from earlier today, when Eric Young is driving to the Impact Zone parking lot.  Kurt Angle is waiting for them, and we get the two men fighting each other, with security stopping them.

Tonight, Angle Vs Young in an I Quit match.

We kick off the show with a 6 sides of steel match, Gail Kim Vs Taryn Terrell.

With some help from The Dollhouse, Taryn wins with a Cutter after Marti threw Gail down from the cage.

Taryn has been Knockout Champion for 191 straight days, 19 days away from tying Gail Kim’s longest title reign.

Taryn knocks out Earl Hebner, and here comes Awesome Kong.  They lock her out, while The Dollhouse take out Gail.

Taryn tells Gail she was nothing, and means nothing to her.  She takes Gail’s wedding ring off, and tries to break her ring finger.

Josh Matthews and Al Snow welcome us to the show.

Moments ago, we see Taryn break Gail’s ring finger, and Taryn took the ring away.

Video on James Storm, Magnus, and Mickie James.

Hardcore Country!!

Mickie James comes to the ring.

Mickie has agreed to come back for one more match, and she hopes she can give us one more great match.  But she is here to talk about friends and family.

Magnus is her fiancée, but he is also her best friend, and the love of her life.  James Storm means the world to her.

James Storm comes to the ring.

Mickie wants to personally apologize to James for Magnus hitting over his head with a guitar.

Storm tells Mickie she doesn’t have to apologize, because she did nothing wrong, just like Magnus won’t call and apologize, because he in his mind, he did the right thing.  And if the roles were reversed, he might have done the very same thing.

But Magnus is jealous.

Mickie tells James that he has more ring experience than maybe even Mickie.  He’s not trying to be jealous, he’s just protecting his family.

James would never hurt her family.  If holding the door for a woman is a bad thing, he’s a bad, bad man.

James went out and bought her an awesome guitar that was expensive.  He bought their son Donovan an awesome blanket with his name on it.  And he bought Magnus an old gladiator helmet he used to wear back in the day.

It was funny.

But in all seriousness, he set up a very important meeting, he is talking about people like Tim and Faith, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, even someone like Billy Corgan in the back.  They are interested in seeing Mickie James.

She tells him he shouldn’t have done this, and James said any decision made should not be a hard one, so he will be behind her no matter what decision she makes.

He gives Mickie a hug, and walks out.  Mickie tells him that she will be there at the meeting.

Gauntlet match for the X-Division Title.

Kenny King will break all backs, this match is for Destination X.  He will see Kurt Angle, or whoever the World Champion is then.

Gauntlet match is next.

Champion and challenger are separated, locked and alone.  But Eric Young wants to show us a tweet, and then he breaks some glass.

It’s time for the Gauntlet match.

Kenny King and Rockstar Spud were the two final competitors.  Kenny got a bit too confident, and Spud rolled up King for the pinfall, and became a 2-time X-Division Champion.

Still to come, Kurt Angle Vs Eric Young in an I Quit match.

But next, match 2 of The Wolves Vs The Dirty Heels in a Best of 5 series.

This Wednesday, Impact Wrestling is moving to 9:00 Wednesday night.

Earlier tonight, Angle and Eric attacked each other, and are now separated.

The Dirty Heels Vs The Wolves is now.

The Wolves win with a Powerbomb, followed by Cutter combination, with Davey pinning Aries.

An incredible match here, certainly better than their match 2 weeks ago.

The Wolves are up 2-0.

Velvet Sky is in the building, so Angelina Love will handle this situation by herself right now.

Kenny King is trying to get a hold of MVP, and he hasn’t returned any of the calls.

Angelina Love shows up, and sees “Darth Velvet” with the same people she belongs in.  Angelina will take care of Velvet, because she brought her own friends.

Her own personal security team.

They will take her out of the building if she touches Angelina again, because she was fired.

Velvet hops the railing, and goes after Angelina, again.

The security handcuff Velvet away.

Mr. Anderson finally gets EC3, without Tyrus.  Tyrus will be locked inside a steel cage.

EC3 Vs Mr. Anderson is next.

EC3 wins in a clean victory with One Percenter, after reversing a Mic Check.

Anderson wants to shake EC3’s hand, but EC3 refuses to do it.

Angle Vs Young in an I Quit match, next.

Spud is backstage, talking about being a 2-time X-Division champion.  It cements his status, with the best champions, guys like AJ Styles, Joe, Christopher Daniels, and Jerry Lynn.  This title means the world to him.

The interview guy asks him about Destination X being close, what is he going to do?  Spud hadn’t even thought about that, since he was chasing the title.  But Imagine a guy like him cashing in on the X-Division Title, and being World Champion.  Imagine…

Our main event, Eric Young Vs Kurt Angle is up now in an I Quit Match, for the World Title.

Kurt makes Eric quit with a sit-down Ankle Lock.

Impact is moving to Wednesdays, starting this Wednesday, June 3rd.

The Wolves Vs The Dirty Heels, we will also hear from Rockstar Spud.  Will he give up the title, and fight for the World Title?  And Velvet Sky is in the house, what happens this Wednesday night?

The show ends here.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

A little over 5 months has passed, and there are already talking about changes within The Destination America family.  For one, Impact Wrestling will move to Wednesday nights, but a new show will debut right before it.  Ring of Honor Wrestling, starting at 8:00.  I have only seen 2 episodes of the show, since my home in Canton, Ohio doesn’t get the show.  But now, it will be in my home every Wednesday night.

So the question becomes what happens to TNA, when there are rumors of Destination America cancelling it in September?  Such a confusing situation, but if both companies do this right, we could see them work together.

Let me put it this way, if they were smart, they would work together.  After all, they follow each other, right?  Make this a cohesive team effort.  But I have this feeling it won’t happen.

Anyway, on to the show tonight.  I liked it, the matches seemed big, and the results meant something.

I just don’t like Destination X being here in a few weeks, it should be in the month of July, like it has been previously.  This just seems like a throwaway show, but what do I know?

What were your thoughts of the show?  Send them to me here.  Have a great weekend.

Impact Wrestling 5/15/15….Hardcore Wars

Tonight, Team Angle Vs Team Young in a Hardcore War.

Impact Wrestling starts now.

Here comes the World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, and Chris Melendez.

Mike Tenay returns to the announce table, with Josh Matthews.

Kurt tells us he went to war with Eric Young last week.  He decided to side with BDC, and it blew up in his face.  Eric has his backup, but so does Kurt.

Chris Melendez is one, a decorated American Hero.  Kurt won medals for his country, but Chris put his life on the line for his country.  He would be honored if Chris accepts to be a part of his team.

He also asks for The Rising to come out.

These guys stand up for what they believe in, the love of wrestling.  We love wrestling, these fans love wrestling.  BDC is like “cancer” spreading into this company, but Kurt defends his title every week for this company.

Drew Galloway tell Kurt he doesn’t need to thank them, he is Kurt Freaking Angle.  He represents wrestling, and is a part of The Rising.  Whoever holds the World Title is the best.

But Kurt, there will come a day when they go one on one for the title.  Drew wants to be the best wrestler in the world, and when they face for the title, Drew will win.

Kurt will do battle with him anytime.

Here comes Eric Young.

He earned that shot last week, but special guest referee, Bully Ray.  Melendez, The Rising stood in his way, and they screwed him.

And this is why Eric Young is the Number One Contender to the World Title.  Eric is the best, he is going to be the World Champion.

Angle tells him he tried to bring out the real Eric Young, but he chose to side with BDC, and when that happened, it bit him in the ass.

Eric won’t quit until he is the champ.

He isn’t going to quit.  He isn’t going to quit.

Kurt agrees Eric Young is the Number One Contender, but it will be his stipulation.  They will face off in an I Quit match.

These four men are a part of his team tonight.

Eric calls them losers, and he doesn’t care about them.  He only cares about his team.

BDC attack them all from behind.

Here comes Bobby Lashley.

“The Destroyer” takes out EY with a spear.

The last member of Team Angle is “The Destroyer” Lashley.

Team Angle Vs Team Young in a Hardcore War, tonight.

Also tonight, The Dirty Heels Vs The Wolves in match one of best of 5 series.

But next, Brooke and Rebel Vs The Dollhouse.

The Dollhouse win in easy fashion with double teaming kicks, with Jade pinning Rebel.

Taryn Terrell is on the mic.

The Dollhouse proved that not everything is fun and games with The Dollhouse.  Gail Kim will find out too later tonight, when Taryn reveals what “playtime” is like with her family.

Earlier tonight, Team Angle added Lashley to tonight’s Hardcore Wars.  What will BDC do?

Backstage, MVP confirmed Homicide won’t be able to wrestle.  Eric tells them he has a backup plan, who is crazier than Eric himself.

Ladies and gentlemen, EC3…..

Trouble!!

Trouble!!

Trouble!!

EC3 isn’t even in the Top 5 this week, that’s a crime.

On this appellate, EC3 wears a button, that represents the majority.  EC3 2015 for World Champ.  Ethan has tried to stay conservative with his words, he tried to be liberal with his fists, but this top 5 list is a big pile of red, white, and blue bullcrap.

Last week, EC3 defeated a man in his own match, that is number 3 this week.  The Number One Contender lost last week.  Explain that to EC3.  A conspiracy indeed, because in the political world, a mind is a landscape.  EC3 is determined to find out the answers, so Obama, red phone is ringing, because EC3 demands the truth.

Mr. Anderson….

Anderson is bringing a chair.

Anderson wants some truth too.

Listen Ken, EC3 already defeated Anderson, so with his rich mouth, and these poor people’s eyes, EC3 is done with Anderson.

Anderson tells EC3 that he already had it cleared if he beats Tyrus tonight, he gets EC3 another time.

Ethan isn’t interested, and Anderson calls Tyrus Ethan’s bitch.

Those are fighting words, and we have our match.

Anderson wins with a Mic Check.  He gets the rematch with EC3.

Impact Wrestling is moving to Wednesdays, starting on June 3rd.

Still to come tonight is The Wolves Vs The Dirty Heels, match one of the Best of five Series.

Sneak-peak of BBQ Pitmasters, starting this May 25th.

Last Friday night, we see James Storm carrying a Mother’s Day gift for Mickie James, and Magnus knocked a guitar over Storm’s head.

Magnus comes to the ring.

He will never apologize to nailing James Storm over the head with a guitar, he will do it a million more times, because he is full of crap and the fans know it too.

The fans are booing here.

Magnus wants Storm, but we get Abyss instead.

Magnus last week attacked his leader, THE leader of The Revolution.  Tonight, Magnus will realize there are consequences of his action and Abyss will hurt him.

We get a brawl now.

No official match, just a fight. But it ends with Khoya and Manik helping Abyss and Abyss nails a Black Hole Slam.

The Dirty Heels Vs The Wolves, first match of the Best of Five Series, starts now.

The Wolves steal match one with a rollup, seeing Richards pin Roode.

Backstage, The Rising are in this together. But Kurt only offered 2 spots. Drew chooses Micha. He assures Eli there will be plenty of more battles, but he will have to sit this one out tonight.

Eli isn’t sure, but he tells them to tear it up.

Kurt tells them this is one of the greatest teams he has ever assembled, but whoever Eric Young chooses, they will have to beat them tonight.

Taryn and The Dollhouse have some pillow talk. While Gail Kim was playing wrestler, she had a talk with Gail’s new step-daughters. And she has a sneak peek for Robert later tonight. Something she will share, next.

Earlier tonight, The Revolution attacked Magnus, and Storm is not happy about this. It has nothing to do with them, and he never asked them to do this. Do not let it happen, again.

The Dollhouse are out now.

Taryn tells them this is their house….The Dollhouse. This is Taryn’s time, and will prove she is the ruler of The Knockouts.

But speaking of playtime, we see pictures of Taryn with Gail’s step-daughters, but first we will see what Taryn will wear for Robert, and she shows off what she will wear.

And here comes Gail Kim. Gail tells Taryn she crossed the line. Marti tells her they were just playing, and she is ruining their time. Marti asks Gail if she wants a bite of her sucker. Gail tells Marti to stay out of her business, and if Taryn wants to prove she is the best Knockout champion, then settle it in the ring.

Taryn tells Gail there is no time for that, and in due time, Robert will know she is the better woman too.

Those are fighting words, as Gail takes care of all three ladies.

I guess The Bro-man’s broke up, I say that because we now will see Jesse Godderz Vs Robbie E.

Robbie pinned Jesse with a rollup in very quick fashion.

Jesse wasn’t ready, and nobody wants to see a 5-second match. Let’s restart the match.

Robbie agrees.

Robbie wins again in quick fashion with a rollup.

Jesse wasn’t ready, his tights weren’t even tied. Let’s do this again, winner takes all.

Robbie agrees, and the match is set again.

Robbie wins again, with another rollup. Jesse put up a bigger fight here, but Jesse is still not amused.

Now Jesse attacks him with the mic.

Jesse throws Robbie out of the ring. “Mr. Pectacular” is back.

Jesse tells Robbie he is the better Bro-man, and takes a chair around Robbie’s neck and flings him to the pole.

Backstage pep talk from both men. Eric Young’s 5th man is here, but we won’t see it now.

Hardcore War is next.

Anderson wants Tyrus in a cage, because it needs to be Anderson Vs EC3, one on one. Mr. Anderson will see Tyrus and EC3 later.

Hardcore War is up now. Team Angle Vs Team Young.

Lo-Ki kicks off for Team Young, and Drew Galloway begins for Team Angle.

This is basically a Lethal Lockdown match, without a steel cage.

Bram is a part of Team Young.

Team Young wins when Eric nails Melendez with a Piledriver.

After the match, he takes off Chris’ prosthetic knee, and Kurt tries to stop him, but Eric nails Kurt with it, and applies the Boston Crab, shocking out Kurt to end the show.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

Another strong show, highlighted by Dirty Heels Vs The Wolves, and of course Hardcore War match. But EC3 is right, the Number One Contender is a man who lost last week.

And that is a problem with wrestling right now, wins and losses don’t mean much. You lose a title match, you’re STILL in line for a title show, next. Just one of the irritated things.

Not much tonight from Storm, Mickie, and Magnus, but enough for me to want to see more.

I hope Eli not being chosen isn’t a sign of The Rising breaking up, after they just started.

Not a fan of The Dollhouse right now, the wrestlers were able to showcase their talents, and that’s good, but the gimmick I am not into right now.

I guess Impact is moving to Wednesday again, I guess the ratings will rise a bit? Maybe? Maybe?

What were your thoughts of the show? Send them to me. No show next week, for Memorial Day weekend, instead we get an encore presentation of Slammiversary 2014.

Impact Wrestling 4/24/15….Night of Knockouts

After a 2 week absence, I am back writing about Impact Wrestling.  Tonight, we will see a special theme show….Night of Knockouts.

We will see a Fatal 4-Way to determine the new Number One Contender to the Knockout Title, with Gail Kim Vs Angelina Love Vs Madison Rayne Vs Brooke.  We will also see The Knockout Title on the line, with Taryn Terrell Vs Awesome Kong.  And for the World Heavyweight Title, Kurt Angle Vs Eric Young.

Kurt Angle heads to the ring, and he calls Eric out.

Last week, Kurt said he wanted the “old” Eric Young to wrestle him.  The one who won the World Heavyweight Title, not the “crazy” side of Eric Young the last few months.  Last week, we might have seen a glimpse of Eric, so which one are we going to see?

Eric tells Kurt that people have been calling him crazy his entire life.  But people had been spinning things from him, and saying things.  But last week, Kurt turned his back on Eric, and he didn’t attack him.  Kurt brought out the best side of Eric Young, the “real” Eric Young.  May the best man win tonight.

The two men shook hands

Enter Austin Aries.

Austin told Kurt the “real” Eric Young is the man who turned on his best friend,  Aries tells Kurt that he holds the briefcase, to determine when he gets a World Title shot.  Austin tells Kurt that he will get that shot tonight, facing Kurt one on one.  And he is going to put on a great match with Kurt, but at the end of the night, Aries will leave as the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Eric is upset, as Austin leaves.

Tonight, Taryn Terrell will face Awesome Kong.  Also someone from BDC will face someone from The Rising, and now we hear from Taryn Terrell.

Taryn tells us she has the biggest challenge in front of her, but she will do whatever it takes to make sure the Knockout Title stays around her waist.

Fatal 4-Way to determine who the Number One Contender to the Knockout Title is up now.

Gail Kim Vs Angelina Love Vs Madison Rayne Vs Brooke.

Brooke wins, pinning Madison in a Facebuster. Brooke pulls off an upset, and will now face the Knockout Champion.

The Rising has a message for the fans, thanking them for standing up to wrestling.

Tonight, it will be Micah, but who will he face from the BDC? Find out next.

Tonight, it will be Kurt Angle Vs Austin Aries.

Eric is being interviewed backstage. EY is not happy about being bumped tonight. It means everything to him.

It’s BDC Vs The Rising, one on one.

MVP sees that the crowd is behind The Rising, and Galloway is right, there is something about stand up wrestling.

It will be Micah Vs Kenny King, who attacked Micah.

Micah wins the match with a Samoan Drop, and here come The BDC with the beat down.

Drew and Eli come out to help, but newest BDC member, Homicide comes out too.

A 4-on-3 attack.

Lo-Ki nails Drew with a lead pipe on the gut to put the stamp of this beat down.

Drew is being helped to the back. Drew tells Lo-Ki he is still standing. Next week is Hardcore Justice. They will have a steel pipe on a pole match.

The Dollhouse vignette is playing, and we will see them in action, now.

It’s going to be Jade Vs Laura Dennis.

Laura Dennis wins by DQ, when Marty ran Brian Stiffler into the ring post. And after Christy Hemme announced Laura won, they attacked Christy and sent her into the steel steps.

They are a bit odd here.

We come back, and see Eric Young backstage, down about the situation. Kurt Angle assures Eric he is the Number One Contender. Eric and Kurt both know Eric is the Number One Contender, history seems to be repeating here. Kurt assures Eric that he will get the next title shot, and Eric doesn’t want to hear this, and he leaves.

Magnus is in the ring.

Magnus appreciates the fans support, and his family appreciates it too. But tonight is not about him, it’s about his fiancée, and simply put one of the greatest woman wrestlers, addressing her future.

Here comes Mickie James.

Mickie wants to thank the fans, she wants to thank Magnus. The last few weeks have been a roller coaster, and she wanted to come back to support Magnus, through his feud with Bram. She has been honored to be in the ring with some of the greatest women wrestlers in her generation. And beating some of them, and when you hold the World Title, it means everything and you were born to do this. But holding Donovan, their son means more to her. And as of tonight, she is going home and will be a Mom. She wants to thank us, and appreciate what they mean to her.

Thank you Mickie chants, and here comes James Storm.

James knows this is a family moment here, but he tells us that people who know the real James Storm knows he loves cold beer, hot women, and fast cars.

And when he looks at Mickie, he knows she would rather wear cowboy boots than high heels. She would rather drink wine in a box than some fancy cup. She is a woman who stands by her man, no matter who she has to stand up to.

So when she stands in the gorilla position, she hears her music and knows the fans are about to chant Mickie. He knows this was a hard decision, but she might regret it.

Magnus chimes in, and says he appreciates what he did for them, but this was a hard decision. James stops him right there, and says he always made easy decisions. Because if a decision is difficult, it shouldn’t be made.

She is one of the greatest wrestlers in the business, not just in wrestling, but singing the country songs.

Mickie has made her decision, and she thinks it’s the right decision.

Storm understands she wants to be a great mother, and anyone who has kids understand that. But James wants to tell Mickie a little secret, these people love Mickie James.

James isn’t asking for her to do a full-time schedule, just asking for her to do it one more time.

The crowd wants one more time.

Mickie agrees to it one more time.

James taps Magnus on the shoulder. Magnus doesn’t look amused.

Tonight, Taryn Terrell Vs Awesome Kong, for the Knockout Title. And Kurt Angle Vs Austin Aries, for the World Title.

During the break, Magnus wants to clarify what Mickie is thinking. She got caught up in the moment. One more match wouldn’t hurt. Davey Richards catches up with Magnus.

He is warning him about Storm, calling him the “devil”.

We come back, and it’s Davey Richards Vs Manik.

Davey wins the match, with what he is calling Cheap Death, basically a kick to the head.

Here come Abyss and Khoya to take out Davey, but here come The Hardys.

EC3 and Tyrus are backstage. Ethan has a big announcement to make, and he wants us to discuss it as #EC32015.

What about #EC32015?

Exactly.

EC3 has the fans in the palm of his hand. Ethan is here to declare himself the next TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

2015 is the year, EC3 is the man. They say that a title makes the man, but he disagrees, because he will make the title.

His qualifications, you might ask?

Ever since his debut in October, of 2013, he has been unpinned, and unsubmlitted. That means for the last 21 months, he has been a gold mine.

He has defeated every single TNA Hall of Famer there is. That includes Bully Ray, Sting, and the current TNA World Champion, Kurt Angle.

There is no candidate better suited for him to take this company to the next level for the next 4, oh hell, 8 years.

EC32015, will be a grassroots campaign, and will start here in Florida.

Watch as unemployment will go down 79%, and Unmotivated Children and Lazy millennial will go down 67%.

EC3 loves this speech too.

These United States will be Carter Country. No longer red, no longer blue. Golden, united by one star, one Hardcore American ICON to lead the charge. He will take this title, charge it as one. He will defend it around the world, he will defend it in Mars, Martians, he is coming for them.

He is Ethan Carter III, the next TNA World Champion. God Bless TNA Wrestling. God Bless EC3.

Here comes Mr. Anderson.

Anderson is not wanted, but Mr. Anderson tells him he has one hell of a future.

Mr. Anderson is the first endorsement for EC3 as World Champion.

But Anderson corrects him, his future is in Washington. He can run with Anthony Weiner.

Anderson tells Carter he waited 11 years to win his first World Title. He broke his body, he broke his bones, and that’s how you win championships.

Ethan wants to show Anderson what a World Champion looks like, and the two men fight, with Anderson getting the upper hand.

Taryn Terrell video is playing now.

Kong Vs Terrell, next.

Taryn wants this to be a No DQ match, and she gets that wish.

The Dollhouse aided Taryn, and we saw a Triple Power Bomb through a table.

Taryn tells us people didn’t think she could beat Kong, but she proved us wrong, and anyone who messed with her, has to deal with her new friends.

This is their house….The Dollhouse.

Austin Aries is the measuring stick, and to prove it, he has to beat Kurt Angle one on one. No games, no BS. Time to cash this in, and become the new World Heavyweight Champion.

He runs into Eric Young, Aries tells him he will give EY the first shot when he beats Kurt.

EY walks away.

Josh Matthews reviews what we just saw. The Dollhouse being aligned with Taryn Terrell.

Backstage, Magnus asks some TV people if they can follow Mickie, and off they go.

Our main event, Kurt Angle Vs Austin Aries for the TNA World Title is up now.

The match never happens, when Eric Young attacks Aries and nails a Piledriver on the floor.

Eric hits another Piledriver on the steel steps, and we see Kurt Angle coming over, but Eric attacks Kurt too. He takes the anklebrace off Kurt and nails a chair on the ankle. Figure Four time.

Next Friday, Hardcore Justice returns. The Hardys and Davey Richards Vs The Revolution in a 6-man streetfight. Also, Drew Galloway Vs Lo-Ki in a Steel Pipe on a Pole match.

Hardcore Justice, next week.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

Alot has happened since I last watched Impact Wrestling. The Hardys are the new Tag Team Champions, The Dollhouse made their debut, EY showed us his “real” side, and “crazy” side all in the same episode. And Taz is gone from TNA. It’s now Josh Matthews. He needs someone to work with, but he did a decent job. But still needs a color man. Thank you Taz for everything you had done for TNA.

An interesting show here, we saw women being featured on most of the night here. The Dollhouse is with Taryn Terrell, and what will Kong’s response be?

I even like the fact Angle Vs Aries did not happen, and he still has his briefcase.

James Storm proved what kind of great performer he is. One moment, he has the crowd at the palm of his hand, then within moments, he becomes a cult leader again. I’d like to see where this is going.

Also, May 8th show, will be live. We should see what Slammiversary will look like.

But my hero of the night belongs to EC3. I would vote for him, and know he would represent TNA well for the next 8 years. Remember #EC32015.

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Impact Wrestling 4/3/15….Bell To Bell

Tonight, Impact will give us 3 big matches to end feuds.  We will see Eric Young face Bobby Roode.  We will also see Bram Vs Magnus.  And for the TNA Heavyweight Title, it will be Angle Vs Lashley II.

Impact Wrestling is on now.

Josh Matthews and Taz welcome us to the show. We will also see a Knockout match, with Gail Kim Vs Angelina Love.

But we kick things off with Eric Young Vs Bobby Roode, in a Submissions Match.

All good things must come to an end as EY said. And tonight, he puts the final coffin in Roode’s career. No bells, no whistles, tonight, he becomes a winner and stops Roode’s pathetic career.

Roode has the mic now, coming out.

Roode brings up what EY said, history is written by winners. Allow Roode to give EY a history lesson. Young cost Roode his World Title. But he has beaten EY in steel cage matches, and Last Man Standing. EY said that he will make sure Roode never gets another title shot again, well Roode is here to say he won’t let EY breathe.

Young challenges Roode to a Submission Match, so he can me Roode tap.

Roode accepts and says he will make Young Roode’s bitch.

Match is set now.

Eric Young wins the match with a Figure Four, but Roode had made EY tap out seconds before, with a Crossface. But the ref had his back turned.

Our main event is Angle Vs Lashley, and we see champion and challenger enter the building earlier tonight.

Let the hunting begin.

The Wolves come out, with Eddie Edwards on crutches.

JB is with The Wolves, asking about an update from Eddie.

He injured himself at a One Night Only PPV taping. They try to take chances, but this time it caught up to them. He landed hard, and knew something had popped.

After checked out in the hospital, Eddie fractured his heel, it more or less broke in half. And unfortunately, Eddie will be out for a long time and The Wolves cannot defend their championships.

JB wants to know if there are any plans to have a new Tag Team partner with Davey.

The two are family. Through the training, through living in the horrible dojos, they hunt as a pack.

So without Eddie Edwards, there is no Wolves. Without The Wolf Nation, there is no Wolves. And without Davey Richards, there is no Wolves.

Davey tells us The Wolves aren’t going to be teaming for a while, and he puts the titles on the turnbuckle.

However, when his brother comes back, they will hunt whoever the Tag Team Champs are, and no matter what happens, they may get beat down, but with The Wolf Nation behind them, this hunt never dies.

Tonight, Angle Vs Lashley for the World Title. Bell to bell.

Christy Hemme is with Lashley. His motivation is to get back up, and fight for the title. He faces Kurt for the first time 2 weeks ago, and he beat him. But he fight for the chance to get another title opportunity, and Kurt, Lashley will get his title back.

Knockout match is up next, Gail Kim Vs Angelina Love.

After Angelina tells Gail she is better than Gail since she is a 6-time Knockout Champion. We heard Josh and Taz debate this topic about champions, Gail wins with Eat Defeat.

Cross promotional time, with the crew from “Ghost Asylum” checks in with James Storm and his Revolution.

We will find out if Storm’s barn is haunted.

Okay, Magnus Vs Bram video is playing.

Bram Vs Magnus in a Last Man Standing match, now.

Magnus picks up the win and during the match, Mickie James shows up to cheer Magnus on. Bram was about to strike Mickie James, but James Storm comes out and tells him he doesn’t hit a woman.

But through it all, Magnus wins the match with 3 Powerbombs, and a Rock Bottom.

Kurt Angle is with JB, he talks about the first match he had with Lashley was a dream match. He trained for the match harder than he had trained for anything, including the Olympics. But this time, he is defending his World Title, something he hasn’t had in 3 years. So this will be a war.

More “Ghost Asylum” promo.

Moments ago, James Storm defends Mickie James, and Magnus beat Bram.

During the break, Magnus checked to see if Mickie was okay, he saw James Storm and asked what that was about. James tells Magnus he knew he was busy with Bram, and he was looking out for an old friend. Good to see you again, Mickie.

Angle Vs Lashley II, we see footage from their previous match.

We get the big title entrance again, with challenger and champion walking into the guerilla position. I love that.

Kurt retains his title with a rollup pinfall, but it seemed Lashley had his shoulder up, but referee Brian Hebner had his back to it, and counted to three.

After the match, Lashley shook hands with Angle, but very frustrated and we end the show with Kurt celebrating.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

It seems like TNA is switching gears here with their big feuds, which is a good thing. I just didn’t like we didn’t have a clear winner here in the main event. Does that mean we will get an Angle-Lashley III? We can hope, because these two had another good match.

We also had 3 big matches, and a new situation with Storm and Magnus. Will this lead to a feud?

Also this seems like an ending to Young Vs Roode feud. They had another good match that set the tone tonight.

It’s a shame The Wolves were hurt again here, they are 3-time Tag Team Champions, but 2 of their 3 reigns were cut short, due to injuries.

Where do the Tag Titles go from here?

What did you think of the show? Send me your thoughts here.

Impact Wrestling 11/5/14…Joe and Ki Vs The Hardys

Last week, Bobby Roode made history, becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion, defeating Lashley. We have an awesome video, showcasing what Bobby went through just to reach the title.

Tonight, Joe and Lo-Ki Vs The Hardys to determine the Number One Contender to the Tag Team Titles. Also tonight, Gail Kim Vs Havok for the Knockout Title.

Kurt Angle is in the ring, introducing the new World Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Roode.

Words can’t describe this moment for Bobby. Wrestlers all over the world dream for this moment. Stand here, as the World Heavyweight Champion. Besides his family, professional wrestling is all Bobby has. He loves pro wrestling. It’s all he thinks about, and ever since he laced up his first wrestling boot, he wanted to be the best. Holding this title means he is the best.

He is happy to standing with the man who is pound for pound the greatest wrestler this business has ever seen, Kurt Angle.

He is proud to be in front of these fans, and the millions of fans watching worldwide.

Here come Lashley, MVP, and Kenny King.

MVP has the mic, and calls Bobby a sorry excuse of a competitors. Lashley is the most dominant World Champion in TNA history, yet they boo him? Instead, they cheer a man who manipulated the system in Roode. A man who sided with a so-called American hero, who made sure Roode won. So who are the cheaters?

They do things the right way. The only reason Lashley was champion, MVP should have been the champion, so he should get the title shot.

Lashley doesn’t look too happy, so Kurt asks Roode if he really wants to put the title on the line, tonight?

No problem, and like that, MVP says he will be the new World Champion.

Tonight, Joe and Lo-Ki Vs The Hardys, to determine who faces The Wolves for Tag Team gold.

Joe and Ki are talking backstage. Ki knew he could depend on Joe to be his partner. Joe brings up one thing they put their pride on for is greatness. But gentlemen, all great things crumble, and the sledge-hammer has just arrived.

That epic match is next.

Joe and Lo-Ki Vs The Hardys, now.

The Hardys win the match when Matt pins Lo-Ki with a moonsault.

Backstage, Storm is talking with Davey Richards. Storm tells Davey he was held back as a young wrestler, and this is his opportunity to give Davey a chance to be his equal. Storm is giving Davey one week, and then he wants his answer.

The other side of the stage, Roode tells the cameraguy that MVP suspended Roode for 7 weeks to keep him out of the World Title picture. He was willing to give Lashley another title shot, but MVP jumped right in front of him. Tonight, Roode will prove why he is “The It Factor” and a 2-time World Champion. He will also show why he is more of a “MVP” in this company than MVP will ever be.

We see footage over the last few months with Samuel Shaw and Gunner. Last week, Samuel turned his back on Gunner, with Brittany siding by him.

Here are the new couple now.

After Samuel met Brittany, he realized that he was nothing more than a charity case to Gunner, and Brittany makes it clear he never was a friend of his, and Christy Hemme will never do the things Brittany can do.

She licks his face, and here comes Gunner.

Sammy was a friend to Gunner, but then crazy met crazy, and Gunner brings up that Samuel wanted to be Gunner, dress like him, have tattoos like him, and he calls them both crazy bastards.

Shaw warns Gunner not to call them that again, and he does it again so now we have a fight.

Brittany distracts Gunner, and Shaw knocks him in the crouch.

With Brittany’s help, Samuel chokes out Gunner and then they make out, some more.

Okay, moving on.

Hardcore Rules match is up next, Tommy Dreamer and Devon Vs Magnus and Bram.

We see video of the newest member of TNA roster, Mahibali Shera, with Kurt Angle introducing us to him.

Tonight, MVP Vs Bobby Roode for the World Title and we see what happened earlier tonight, and Lashley is not happy.

MVP meets with Kurt.  This is all about MVP, and Kurt agrees.  He even thinks Lashley saw that today too.

Dreamer and Devon Vs Bram and Magnus, now.

Dreamer and Devon win in anything happens match.  But Dreamer pins Magnus with a DDT.

Gail Kim is ready for her title match against Havok.

Rockstar Spud comes to the ring.  We can buy I’m with Spud T-shirts.

JB is with Spud.

Spud doesn’t want these people to feel sorry for him, because he has done things the last year he is not proud of.  When he won the first British Boot Camp, he had no friends, no direction, and Madame Dixie Carter approached him and asked Spud to be her Chief of Staff.  He loved doing that, and he loved being with his best friend Ethan Carter.  That is until he realized Ethan is a complete wanker.

Ethan said he made him sick, his suits made him sick.  But Spud isn’t going to change for anyone, and these people love these suits.

Ethan calls himself the 1 percent?  Well, Spud is Mr. 99 Percent, because you big nose douchebag, Spud doesn’t need you anymore, and neither do these people.

JB brings up British Boot Camp, the reason why he won is slowly but surely, he won people over and now he is doing the same thing here.

JB is with Spud.

Trouble….Trouble….Trouble….

EC3 is here.

Ethan is not impressed.  All of the losers seem to appoint the new leader, in Rockstar Spud.  But how dare JB say this?  He is the most loyal employee, and owes everything to the Carter.  And Rockstar Spud owes everything too, and he approaches Spud, giving him a courtesy to apologize, now.

Rockstar Spud will not apologize, and Titus holds him back, with EC3 asking him again to apologize.

Spud is sorry that he is a big nose douchebag.

JB tries to stop Carter, and Ethan tells him that was the biggest mistake he ever made, and slaps him.

“Showtime” Eric Young comes to the ring to help out Spud.

Tonight, MVP Vs Roode, but next, Havok Vs Gail Kim, Knockout Title on the line.

After a valiant effort, Havok defeated Gail with her Chokeslam, retaining the Knockout Title.  Gail had attacked early, but her shoulder, and Havok’s brute strength overcame her.

Earlier today, Mahabali Shera was eating in the cafeteria, alone.  Manik shows up to introduce us, and now he wants to know everything about him, doing some recruitment.

Lashley is leaving the building, and leaving MVP, when he needs him the most.

Roode Vs MVP, next,

Our main event, MVP Vs Roode, for the World Title is now.

Roode wins with a Roode Bomb, retaining his title.  After the match, Lashley shows up, and spears Roode.  MVP wants some help, but Lashley just leaves.

Next week, we will see Austin Aries Vs Lashley, and The Hardys face The Wolves.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

After last week, we see a little mini-story being told.  It worked, and it didn’t.  I love Roode is the new World Champion, but I also feel we need a long arc being planted, as in who is in line to take that title. I understand they can’t do that at this moment, but they need to start planning ahead.  The ideal person would be James Storm.

I loved the Storm Vs Roode feud a few years back, and perhaps they have begun that arc, since last week Storm talked about his partners holding him back when he was younger.  But we need to get an announcement shortly about TNA’s future, specifically, their TV future.

You have to think they have a deal worked out, right?  After all, with weeks left with Spike, we just saw a new wrestler come to the company in Mahibali Shera, and he possibly could be joining The Revolution.  The potential is there, right?

But they need to make that announcement, so they can move forward, and we can see what they have in plan.  Right?

Right?

Impact Wrestling 11/17/11…It Pays To Be Roode

After retaining his World Heavyweight Title this past Sunday at Turning Point, Bobby Roode comes out to kick the show off, at the Impact Wrestling Zone, and we are off and running.

Bobby was always the leader of Fortune, he was always the future of TNA.  But he realizes it’s his fault, and he knew at one point Bobby would scrape them off his shoe.  It’s time to grow like men, because Bobby Roode, the World Heavyweight Champion is not going to allow them to stand in his shadow anymore.

Sorry ‘Bout Your Damn Luck!!

Here comes James Storm.

James has a concussion, and can’t compete.

Bobby Roode, does it look like I am the redneck standing in a Jackass shadow?  Especially when the jackass is a dumbass.

Bobby has 3 seconds to explain why he jumped him in the back from behind last week, he is going to finish his beer, walk his redneck ass to the ring, and kick Bobby’s ass all over the arena.

1….

2….

3….

Bobby said someone to stop him, and here come the officials.  Bobby said it wasn’t him who jumped Storm.  Don’t flatter yourself that he would stoop so low to hit him from behind.  Before the match, Bobby was in the back all day, preparing for his match.

James assures everyone that he will find out who jumped him last week, but Bobby is guilt by association, so he is going to fight him anyway.

As security was escorting James out of the area, AJ Styles is behind Roode and the two fight.

We go to a commercial break and hear from AJ next.

When we come back, AJ has the mic.  Is this what has come down to?  You were a part of Fortune and now you screw us all up.

Roode says he is the champion, and AJ said he screwed all of them.  He thought putting his hands on Roode and punch him down his throat would satisfy him, but he can take a hit.  So taking his title away from him would be pain enough.

Roode says he is done with AJ, he beat him, and he realizes he can beat him all night long.

Here comes The Authority Figure, Sting.

Sting feels a little crazy tonight, and he is giving James some time off with his concussion, but AJ is ready.  How about a 30 man Ironman match between the two men at Final Resolution.  Can he survive 30 minutes with AJ?  Can he pin AJ multiple times?  We’re going to find out, but for now….Ta-Ta.

Mike Tenay and Taz welcome us to the show, but Roode is in Dixie Carter’s face, and AJ comes to her aid.  Bobby nails Styles with the title in the back of the head, and down goes AJ, and down goes Dixie.

Samoa Joe catches up to James, he says it wasn’t Roode.  He saw him last week all the time, Bobby was preparing his match.  He wants credit where credit is due.  Was it Joe?  No, it wasn’t him, if it was, he wouldn’t have gotten up again.

Storm attacks Joe, with Kazarian and various officials pulling them apart.

Sting shoves Roode for putting his hands on Dixie, he says things will be going his way, and not Bobby’s.  Bobby said if he puts his hands on him again, he will sue him for every amount of money he has.  Ta-Ta, for now.

Our first match tonight is Devon taking on Robbie E. with the Television Title on the line.

Robbie E. wins the match with a rollup on Devon.  Robbie T. took out The Pope, and we had Devon’s 2 sons Terrence and Tyrelle check him out.  Eric Young came out to the ringside and hit Robbie T. with a chair.  After the match, Devon wanted his 2 sons to walk away, but they shoved their father.

Sting is with Garrett Bischoff, he wanted to know how he pulled that off last week with Gunner and his Father.  It seems that Garrett isn’t as green as everyone else thought he was.  Garrett wants to go back out there, and Sting wants to think about it.

Crimson and Matt Morgan are talking trash.  Sting asks them where is Motor City Machineguns?  Team 3-D, Beer Money?  They all split, there is no dominating tag team.  Morgan wants to know what Sting is talking about, he wants them to tag together and face Mexican America.  MA said there was no competition, and Crimson said he’s in, Morgan reluctantly said he will let them in.

Match is set later tonight, Mexican America Vs Matt Morgan and Crimson.

Bischoff and Flair are talking, and Sting comes up to them.  He and Bischoff had a deal and if Garrett wins the match, Sting can re-write the contract, and he re-wrote the contract.  Bischoff said he did, but that’s about all he can do because Bischoff isn’t going to sign it.  Sting said that Garrett wants Gunner again, and now Sting has accepted the match.  Garrett can wrestle, and he said that Eric doesn’t want Garrett to be a bigger star than Eric ever was, but he will, and there is nothing Bischoff can do about it.  So tonight, Garrett Vs Gunner, with Bischoff and Flair in Gunner’s corner, and Sting in Garrett’s corner.  Ta-Ta for now.

Austin Aries and Kid Kash facing Brian Kendrick and Jesse Sorensen.

Sorensen and Kendrick win the match with a Rolling TKO on Kash.  Austin walked off on his partner after Kash was being a bit obnoxious here.

Coming up next, Number One Contender Knockout Title Gauntlet match.

Karen Jarrett said that Gail Kim has the night off, and for Madison Rayne to take out Velvet first, Traci to get Champagne, for the two of them only.

Storm is with Anderson, he wants to know who jumped him from behind.  Since Anderson is an asshole, he thought perhaps he did something?  Ken said if he is going to attack him, it won’t be from behind, he promises him. 

10 Knockout Gauntlet match is set.  Rosie and Velvet Sky are the first 2 competitors.

Rosie is eliminated quickly with a Pedigree by Velvet Sky.

Brooke Tessmacher is up now.

Velvet wins the match with a Bulldog.

Next in is Angelina Love.

Angelina eliminates Velvet Sky with a rollup, and pull of the tights.

Mickie James is in now.

Angelina is eliminated with a DDT by Mickie.

Sarita is in now.

Mickie eliminates her with a DDT of her own.

Tara is in next.

Tara is eliminated with a DDT by Mickie.

Winter is in now.

Mickie pins Winter with a kick to the face.

ODB is out now.

Mickie wins with a Thesz Press.

Madison Rayne is the last competitor, and ODB attacks Mickie for easy pickings.

Madison takes her time, and holds Mickie up, but “Hardcore Country” rolls her up for the surprise win.  Mickie James is the new Number One Contender for the Knockout Title.  She will face Gail Kim at Final Resolution.

Bully Ray is being a bully on a girl, James Storm thinks it was Bully.  Rays said he has his hands full with Abyss.  How many times did he put James through a table?  He didn’t get back up like Abyss.  He knows who bloodied up James, and he is here tonight.

Bully asks Storm to join Immortal.  Think about it, they can take over TNA again.  Storm said the chances of Storm joining Immortal is about the same chances of Bully getting laid.

Jeff Hardy is heading to the ring next.

Garrett Bischoff is ready for his match tonight, and he will finish him the right way.  He hopes they underestimate them again.

The Charismatic Enigma comes out.

Hardy said it’s great to be back on Impact, and the fans have always been here for them and going forward, he promises he will always be there for us.  It’s time he sets his sights on the World Title.

Here comes Karen Jarrett.

Karen said she watched him head to the ring, and thought someone with big balls need to come out and put Jeff in his place, and well she has the biggest set here.

Does a man beg for forgiveness with his puppy dog eyes?  She isn’t here to fight Jeff Jarrett’s battles, he’s the one who wears the pants in his family.

Is being a man going in Turning Point and use “his “tactics?  Does he think he is a role model for kids?  He needs to be a man first, like her husband Jeff Jarrett was.  A man who started a company from scratch, to give people like Hardy another chance with no place to go.  Is he forgetting one other thing?  That his wife, Beth was a friend of Karen’s, or wait, she was pretending to be Beth’s friend.  And could he forget that Jeff couldn’t quite do the one thing he needed to do?  So go ahead and hit her, not be a man.

Is Karen accusing Hardy that he didn’t beat Jeff fairly?  All her husband and Karen are two angry bitches, and we are the Creatures of the Night.

Here comes Jarrett, but Hardy catches him.  Karen tried to give Hardy a low blow, but she missed the mark, and now Jarrett and Hardy are fighting.

Hardy gets the upper hand.

Mexican America are ready for their match against Matt Morgan and Crimson.  That match is up next.

Flair and Bischoff are giving Gunner a pep talk, destroy Garrett tonight and make a name for yourself….WOOOOOOO

World Tag team Title match is up now.  Mexican America Vs Matt Morgan and Crimson.

Matt Morgan and Crimson win the Tag Team Titles with a Carbon Footprint by Morgan on Anarquia.

James Storm thinks he knows who jumped him, and after the match here, he will let the world know.

Gunner, with Bischoff and Flair Vs Garrett Bischoff, with Sting in his corner is up next.

Gunner Vs Garrett Bischoff is up now.

Garrett wins the match with a quick DDT and Eric is livid.  Sting raises Garrett’s arm in the ring.

Here comes “The Cowboy” James Storm.  Who attacked him last week?

Storm said no matter what he accomplishes, it seems like he talks with a little slang, he wears his cowboy boots, and tight jeans, that he should be passed over someone who is “correct”.  This is professional Wrestling, and he has been doing this for 15 years.

He is The Cowboy James Storm, and he is as tough as they come.  When he was born, the doctor knew not to slap him, he knew better, hell they had a shot of Jack together is what they did.  He has been in the bar fights, he has been to jail, he has been whooping ass his entire life.  he is sick of these mind games of who jumped him from behind, so now he is going to do something about it.  He calls “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles to bring his ass to the ring.

AJ comes to the ring.

Are you kidding me?

James just called AJ out to say exactly what he thinks.

AJ said after what he has been through with Bobby Roode earlier tonight, he thinks that AJ took him out, really?  Why do you think he wanted a piece of Bobby in the first place?  He was the one that checked on James in the hospital.  He called James when he was at home, maybe he forgot about that with his concussion?

James is being paranoid here, and it’s not just due to the concussion.

But Storm counters saying is it paranoid that since James Storm has been on the shelf, AJ has received not one, but two title matches?

AJ said that Sting ordered the title matches, not Styles.  You’re pissing up the wrong tree.  James is wrong, and he is done talking about it.

It’s time to go to blows, but Kazarian is here to separate the two men. 

Kazarian told AJ to get out of here, and he leaves with AJ.  As Storm leaves the ring, we see who took him out last week….it’s Kurt Angle.

Kurt was under the ring the entire time, and he nails James’ head into the steel post, with a concussion.  He drops an Angle Slam, and has the mic.  He tells James to tell his little girl Kurt is the one who gave Daddy a concussion.

The show ends here, with Kurt standing tall.

Kevin’s Thoughts:

A loaded show tonight that surely sets up Final Resolution.  I want to say this first, TNA made the right decision by turning Roode heel, and keeping Storm as a face.  James has certainly grown as such a likable character.  He truly is Americana, and has improved greatly on the mic.  So tonight, the focus was on who attacked him, and we surely found out.  The right choice here too, because Kurt will get him ready to elevate to the next level, despite having the World Title for two weeks.  So a fantastic ending to the show here, and kudos for not having the announcers say anything, and let the action speak for itself with Kurt proudly announcing he is responsible for the concussion.

We also have the main event set up, and it should build up the match, and that is AJ Styles Vs Bobby Roode in an Ironman Match.  They should have a better match, and if nothing else carry some time to build the match up for the PPV.

TNA needs to re-build their Tag Team Division, now that Ink Inc is pretty much broken up, after Jesse Neal has been released.  Perhaps with the deal TNA signed with OVW, they can build a new Tag team division with certified teams, and not pair them up together for the fun of it.  But for now, I like Morgan and Crimson being a tag team, they can be just like Big Show and Kane was earlier this year in WWE.  But an established team HAS to beat them, and not just random two people.  Make the loss more meaningful when that happens.

The Knockouts gave us some solid time tonight in the Gauntlet Match, but they are still screwing Velvet Sky.  I don’t know why she isn’t issued another opportunity.  Don’t get me wrong here, Karen Jarrett can be in a feud with her, I get that, but Sting is the authority figure, which means he has the final say.  So use some of that power, Stinger.

Devon was a good choice for Robbie E. and getting his Television Title.  I don’t want to see Jarrett Vs Hardy again, after what happened at Turning Point, but I guess we will see that.

We will also eventually get an Eric Bischoff Vs Garrett Bischoff match soon, you know I am right.

Overall, a good show, and Impact is heading to the right direction.  What were your thoughts on the show?  Email me at DJKevinGillman75@aol.com or drop me a line.