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Oh yeah.......The Lightning play the Predators tonight, and Chris Mson is in goal. I hope the Bolts stick it to Mason......

Updated: Dec. 10, 2005, 5:28 PM ET

Dodgers sign Sandy Alomar Jr.Associated Press

Major League Baseball News Wire

LOS ANGELES -- Veteran catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, where he is expected to serve as a backup to young Dioner Navarro next season.

The 39-year-old Alomar hit .273 for the Texas Rangers last season, getting 35 hits in 128 at-bats and driving in 14 runs.

Alomar began his big-league career with the San Diego Padres in 1988. He played briefly for the Padres in 1988-89 before joining Cleveland, where he spent 11 years with the Indians before going to the Chicago White Sox in 2001.

Alomar had his best season in 1977, achieving career bests with a .324 batting average, 21 homers and 83 RBIss before going 11-of-30 with two homers and 10 RBIss against the Florida Marlins in the World Series.

Alomar also played in the 1995 World Series against Atlanta, going 3-of-15 with no homers and one RBIs.

Updated: Dec. 10, 2005, 12:05 AM ET

Free Agent SigningsAssociated Press

Major League Baseball News Wire

NEW YORK -- The 44 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources:< ^AMERICAN LEAGUE=

CHICAGO (1) -- Re-signed Paul Konerko, 1b, to a $60 million, five-year contract.

CLEVELAND (3) -- Signed Paul Byrd, rhp, Los Angeles Angels, to a $14.25 million, two-year contract; re-signed Bob Wickman, rhp, to a $5 million, one-year contract; signed Lou Merloni, 3b, Los Angeles Angels, to a minor league contract ($500,000).

DETROIT (1) -- Signed Todd Jones, rhp, Florida, to an $11 million, two-year contract.

KANSAS CITY (2) -- Re-signed Joe McEwing, 3b, to a minor league contract ($650,000); signed Elmer Dessens, rhp, Los Angeles Dodgers, to a two-year contract.

LOS ANGELES (2) -- Signed Hector Carrasco, rhp, Washington, to a $6.1 million, two-year contract; re-signed Tim Salmon, dh, to a minor league contract ($400,000).

NEW YORK (1) -- Signed Kyle Farnsworth, rhp, Atlanta, to a $17 million, three-year contract.

OAKLAND (1) -- Signed Esteban Loaiza, rhp, Washington, to a $21,375,000, three-year contract.

SEATTLE (1) -- Re-signed Jamie Moyer, lhp, to a $5.5 million, one-year contract.

TEXAS (1) -- Re-signed John Wasdin, rhp, to a $600,000, one-year contract.

TORONTO (2) -- Signed B.J. Ryan, lhp, Baltimore, to a $47 million, five-year contract; signed A.J. Burnett, rhp, Florida, to a $55 million, five-year contract.

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ATLANTA (1) -- Signed Todd Pratt, c, Philadelphia, to a one-year contract.

CHICAGO (3) -- Signed Scott Eyre, lhp, San Francisco, to an $11 million, three-year contract; signed Bobby Howry, rhp, Cleveland, to a $12 million, three-year contract; signed John Mabry, of, St. Louis, to a $1,075,000, one-year contract.

CINCINNATI (1) -- Re-signed Jacob Cruz, of, to a minor league contract ($625,000).

COLORADO (1) -- Signed Jose Mesa, rhp, Pittsburgh, to a $2.5 million, one-year contract.

FLORIDA (2) -- Re-signed Brian Moehler, rhp, to a $1.5 million, one-year contract; re-signed Lenny Harris, dh, to a minor league contract ($450,000).

HOUSTON (2) -- Re-signed Russ Springer, rhp, to a $750,000, one-year contract; re-signed Orlando Palmeiro, of, to a $1.9 million, two-year contract.

LOS ANGELES (2) -- Signed Rafael Furcal, ss, Atlanta, to a $39 million, three-year contract; re-signed Olmedo Saenz, 1b, to a $2 million, two-year contract.

MILWAUKEE (2) -- Re-signed Rick Helling, rhp, to an $850,000, one-year contract; re-signed Jeff Cirillo, 3b, to an $850,000, one-year contract.

NEW YORK (3) -- Signed Billy Wagner, lhp, Philadelphia, to a $43 million, four-year contract; signed Jose Valentin, 3b, Los Angeles, to a $912,500, one-year contract; signed Julio Franco, 1b, Atlanta, to a $2.2 million, one-year contract.

PHILADELPHIA (2) -- Signed Abraham Nunez, 3b, St. Louis, to a $3.35 million, two-year contract; signed Tom Gordon, rhp, New York Yankees, to an $18 million, three-year contract.

PITTSBURGH (1) -- Signed Terry Adams, rhp, Philadelphia, to a minor league contract ($500,000).

ST. LOUIS (2) -- Signed Gary Bennett, c, Washington, to an $800,000, one-year contract; signed Deivi Cruz, 2b, Washington, to an $800,000, one-year contract.

SAN DIEGO (4) -- Signed Geoff Blum, 3b, Chicago White Sox, to a $650,000, one-year contract; re-signed Eric Young, of, to a $700,000, one-year contract; re-signed Brian Giles, of, to a $30 million, three-year contract; re-signed Trevor Hoffman, rhp, to a $13.5 million, two-year contract.

SAN FRANCISCO (2) -- Signed Tim Worrell, rhp, Arizona, to a $4 million, two-year contract; signed Mark Sweeney, 1b, San Diego, to a $1.8 million, two-year contract.

WASHINGTON (1) -- Signed Marlon Anderson, inf, New York Mets, to a $1.85 million, two-year contract.

Czechs To Kubina: Cut A Check Or Else

Published: Dec 9, 2005

TAMPA - Pavel Kubina always answers the call of his national team, having represented the Czech Republic six times since 1996.

After four appearances in the World Championships, one in the World Junior Championships and a spot on the 2002 Olympic team, Kubina should be a lock to be named as one of the defensemen to the 2006 Czech team that will compete in the Olympics in Italy in two months.

Or maybe not.

Kubina got in some hot water with the Czech Elite League during the lockout when, during a playoff game, he was levied a 15-game suspension and the equivalent of a $10,000 fine for calling referee Petr Bolina corrupt after a 3-1 loss in the semifinals.

The fine has not been paid and the chairman of the league has issued an ultimatum for Kubina to pay the fine or risk being kept off the Olympic roster.

"We decided to set a deadline for Kubina," Vratislav Kulhánek told Czech Business Weekly. "He needs to pay the fine by [saturday] or at least suggest how he intends to clear his debt. If he doesn't respond by this date, he'll be dropped from the Olympic lineup."

On Thursday, Kubina indicated the situation has been cleared up, though he said his spot on the Olympic roster was never in jeopardy after speaking to national team officials last month.

"It's still not 100 percent [of making the team]," Kubina said. "I made a deal where I will pay half [of the fine] to charity."

The money will go to a charity started by the wife of former Czech national coach Ivan Hnlicka, who was killed in an automobile accident in 2004.

Kubina has already represented the Czech Republic at the 2005 World Championships since the fine was handed down and fully expects to participate in the Olympics.

"I was told that this wouldn't be an issue at all," Kubina said. "I have always played for the national team."

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I don't know if this has been covered, but as a Tampa Bay Lightning fan I thought I'd pass it along.

During the lockout Defensmen Pavel Kubina was playing in his native Czech Rep. where he accused a ref of bribery. That Czech league fined him 10,000 which he hasn't payed. Now Czech Olypmic officals are telling him to pay it by today or he will not be on the Olympic team.......

SAN DIEGO -- Sean Burroughs had a charmed rise through baseball's ranks, until he couldn't hit home runs.

The third baseman, the son of 1974 AL MVP Jeff Burroughs, was traded from San Diego to Tampa Bay on Wednesday for right-hander Dewon Brazelton, who went AWOL for three weeks after being demoted.

Burroughs and Brazelton are both former first-round draft picks who've struggled. Burroughs was the ninth selection overall in the 1998 amateur draft, and Brazelton was taken with the third pick in 2001.

"This is a classic change-of-scenery trade involving two former No. 1 draft picks that are still young players with tremendous upsides," Devil Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said.

The 25-year-old Burroughs has a .282 career average in four major league seasons but slumped badly this year and has just 11 career homers. He was sent to the minor leagues on July 23 to work on his swing; he came back 5½ weeks later and finished with a .250 average, one homer and 17 RBI.

Burroughs was on a boat in the South Pacific on Wednesday and not reachable for comment, agent Arn Tellem said.

Joe Randa, obtained from Cincinnati on the same day Burroughs was demoted, finished the season as San Diego's starting third baseman. Vinny Castilla will play third base for the Padres this year after being acquired from Washington on Nov. 3.

Burroughs starred in the Little League World Series in the early 1990s and helped the United States win the gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

The Padres thought so highly of him as a rookie in 2002 that they made room for him at third base by moving Phil Nevin to first, and Ryan Klesko from first to right field.

But his first year was interrupted by injury, a slump and a demotion to Triple-A, He returned later that season.

Brazelton, 25, was Tampa Bay's opening-day starter this season, going 1-8 with a 7.61 ERA in eight starts and 12 relief appearances. The 2004 winner of the Tony Conigliaro Award -- which goes to a player who overcomes adversity through spirit, determination and courage -- he struggled personally this season.

Brazelton disappeared for three weeks after being demoted to the minors in May and was put on major league baseball's restricted list. When he returned to the majors, he refused to publicly discuss his absence.

"We did our due diligence, but I don't really want to get into it," Padres general manager Kevin Towers said. "We did a background check. We'll bring him into town next week for a physical and to meet with him. We hope that maybe coming to the West Coast and the chance to be with a contending ballclub might be motivation.

"Sometimes with guys like him and Burroughs, there's much more pressure, being in the organization that spent a lot of money on them and made them No. 1 draft picks," Towers added. "If the performance isn't there, it becomes tough mentally for them."

Brazelton will pitch either out of the bullpen or in the back end of the starting rotation.

Brazelton has an 8-23 career record with a 5.98 ERA in 41 starts and 13 relief appearances during four big league seasons.

Thanks for the feedback TAFKA. I will try to lay off some of the quick changes, and try to do better promos.

TNA MONDAY NIGHT IMPACT CARD

NWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Rhino © vs. "The King of The Mountain" Jeff Jarrett

TNA MID-ATLANTIC FINALS Abyss w/ Jim Mitchell vs. Christian Cage

8-MAN TAG ACTION Team 3D and The Naturals vs. AMW and The James Gang

AJ Styles vs. Austin Aries

Ron Killings and Shane Helms vs. Team Canada (Petey Williams and Eric Young)

Matt Bentley w/ Traci vs. Charlie Haas w/ Jackie Gayda

Sonny Siaki vs. Bobby Roode w/ Team Canada

PLUS APPEARANCES BY STEVE AUSTIN, MONTY BROWN, RAVEN, SAMOA JOE AND JEFF HARDY

TNA XPLOSION RESULTS

The Diamonds in the Rough defeats Skeeter Frost, Lex Lovett, and Pinkie Sanchez

Bobby Roode defeats Jerrelle Clark

MAIN EVENT: Kip James defeats Matt Bentley

DARK MATCHES

Elix Skipper defeats Shocker B

Sonny Siaki and Apollo defeats Team Canada(Eric Young and Petey Williams) C+

TNA MONDAY NIGHT IMPACT RESULTS

Highlights are shown from TNA Final Resolution

Mike: Hello, and welcome to TNA Monday Night Impact!!!!! With me as always is Don West. Don. last night we saw "The Rattlesnake" Steve Austin defeat Jeff Jarrett.

Don: That's not all Mike. We also saw Christian Cage defeat Charlie Haas!!!!!

Mike: And we saw the crowning of the new X-Divison champion, Samoa Joe!!!!

Don: Mike, that was with the help of his ROH goons, Austin Aries, Alex Shelley, and Roderick Strong!!!!!

Mike: Speaking of ROH, we have a TNA versus ROH matchup, witch will take place next!!!!!

SURVIVAL MATCH: TEAM TNA(STYLES, BENTLEY, SABIN, & DUTT) VS. TEAM ROH

This was an akward 15 minute match. Sabin got eliminated first by a Shellshock by Alex Shelley. Dutt got eliminated next, with a Muscle Buster by Samoa Joe. Next, Bentley was eliminated next with a Muscle Buster by Samoa Joe. AJ Styles was left all by himself. AJ was able to eleiminate Roderick Strong with a Styles Clash, and was able to eliminate Aries with a quick roll up. However, Samoa Joe and Alex Shelley were able to eliminate Styles with a combination of a Shellshock and Muscle Buster.

Overall Rating: C+

COMMERCIAL BREAK

We see footage of Jeff Hardy escaping the torture of Raven and Cassidy Riley.

Mike: Next, we have the Semi-Finals of the Mid-Atlantic Tournament, as Abyss takes of Jeff Hardy.

MID-ATLANTIC SEMIFINALS: ABYSS VS. JEFF HARDY

This was a quick paced 9 minute match. Hardy was visably still injured from his match with Raven. Abyss wins with a Black Hole Slam. Afterwards, Raven runs down and attaches a noose around Hardy's neck and drags him to the back, while yelling at him to Wake Up!!!!! Abyss moves on to the Finals.

Overall Rating: B

Mike: What a great match!!!! Let's go to the back where Shane DOuglas is standing by with "The Rattlesnake" Steve Austin!!!!!

Shane: Steve, last night you defeated Jeff Jarret in a Streetfight, your thoughts???

Austin What?!?!?!!?!?

Dougals: I was just wondering your thoughts about last night.

Austin: What?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Dougals: Steve, please, I just want your comments about last night.

Austin: Well Shane, last night, Jeff Jarrett realized that I am the man in this buisness!!! I was sick and tired of hearing Jarrett claim he was the King Of The Mountain, when I am the Damn Mountain!!!! Jarrett , last night I shut you up, for good!!!! And that's the bottom line, because "The Rattlesnake" said so!!!!!

Douglas: Wow, let's go to the ring!!!!

AMW W/ GAIL KIM VS. THE NATURALS

This was a quick paced 8 minute match that saw AMW pick up the win, after a Death Sentence on Chase Stevens. After the match, AMW screamed into the camera that they are hunting down Team 3D.

Overall Rating: B

COMMERCIAL BREAK

An Against All Odds promo is shown

CHRISTIAN CAGE VS. SIMON DIAMOND

This was a great 10 minute match. Each guy was able to get in their signature moves. However, Cage was able to pick up the win after an Unprettier on Diamond. The match itself was a very good technical match.

Overall Rating: A

[bMike: What a great match. Next week, we will see the finals between Christian Cage and Abyss!!!!

Don: What a great finals!!!! We will see te very best of TNA next week!!!!! We will see the first ever TNA Mid-Atlantic Champion crowned!!!!!!!

We see a history of Jeff Jarrett promo shown.

JEFF JARRETT VS. BROTHER RAY DEADLEY

The fans popped like hell for this match. Despite not being a technically sound match, the fans ate this matchup up. Jarrett was able to pick up the win after the interference of AMW. Chris Harris distracted the ref, while James Storm distracted Ray. This allowed Jarrett time to hit the Stroke on Ray for the win.

Overall Rating: A

COMMERCIAL BREAK

We see a Raven career retrospective, followed by the history between Raven and Jeff Hardy.

RAVEN VS. LANCE HOYT

This was bsically a squash match as Raven picked up the win after an Evenflow DDT, at the 5 minute mark.

Overall Rating: B

MAIN EVENT: RHINO, KILLINGS AND HELMS VS. MONTY BROWN AND THE JAMES GANG

Shane Helms pcked up the win in his debut on Impact. He hit a Shinning Wizard on BG James for the win. After the match, all three of the faces celebrated in the ring, as the camera fades to black.

Overall Rating: B+

QUICK RESULTS:

Elix Skipper defeats Shocker

Apollo and Siaki defeats Team Canada

Team ROH defeats Team TNA

Abyss defeats Jeff Hardy

AMW defeats The Naturals

Christian Cage defeats Simon Diamond

Jeff Jarrett defeats Brother Ray Deadley

Raven defeats Lance Hoyt

Rhino, Killings, and Helms defeats Monty Brown, and The James Gang.

Show Rating: B+

TNA MONDAY NIGHT IMPACT CARD

MAIN EVENT: RHINO, RON "THE TRUTH" KILLINGS, & SHANE HELMS VS. MONTY BROWN & THE JAMES GANG

MID-ATLANTIC SEMI-FINALS:

ABYSS W/ JIM MITCHELL VS. "THE CHARISMATIC ENIGMA" JEFF HARDY

"CAPTAIN CHARISMA" CHRISTIAN CAGE VS. SIMON DIAMOND

8-MAN SURVIVAL MATCH:

TEAM TNA (STYLES, BENTLEY, DUTT, & SABIN) VS. TEAM ROH (JOE, ARIES, SHELLEY, & STRONG)

AMW VS. THE NATURALS

BROTHER RAY DEADLEY VS. "THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN" JEFF JARRETT

PLUS APRREANCES BY STEVE AUSTIN, CHARLIE HAAS, RAVEN AND TEAM CANADA

From Pwin....

TNA NEWS

Last nights TNA PPV got 201,339 buys, and was seen as a sucess within the company. No injuries were reported coming out of the PPV. Shane Helms' debut confused alot of people within TNA, as he has no history with Killings, or the James Gang, but many are happy Helms is there. There are talks within the company of holding Chris Sabin off of TV for awhile, until he shows he deserves his spot. Christopher Daniels has been cleared to wrestle, and should be coming back full time shortly.

FINAL RESOLUTION PRESHOW

SONNY SIAKI VS. RODERICK STRONG

This was a slow moving match, that didn't really do anything for the crowd. Sonny wiggled out of a CX'03, and was able to hit Strong with a modified Rock Bottom for the win.

Overall Rating: C+

PETEY WILLIAMS W/ TEAM CANADA VS. SHARK BOY

Just like the first match, this didn't do anything at all for the crowd. Petey seemed really off his game tonight. Sharkboy missed with a Deep Sea Drop, and Williams quickly hit a Candian Destroyer for the win.

Overall Rating: C+

Sinner rider, rides in with the storm

The devil rides beside him

The devil is his god, God help you mourn

Do you, do you hear it, do you hear the thunder

Deafen every living thing about

Can you, can you see it, can you

See the mountains darken yonder

Black sun rising, time is running out

His steed of fury,

Eyes of fire and mane ablaze

Demonic vultures stalking

Drawn by the smell of war and pain

He roams the starways

Searching for the carcasses of war

But if it's hungry then its very presence

Disrupts the calm into the storm

And now TNA is proud to present Final Resloution

OPENING PYRO

Mike: Hello and welcome to Final Resolution, with me as always is Don West. Don I can't wait for tonight, the anticipation is killing me. I can't wait for the Streetfight between Jeff Jarrett and Steve Austin.

Don That's not all Mike, tonight we will see the NWA Heavyweight Champion Rhino defend his belt against "The Alpha Male" Monty Brown.

Mike: In addition we will see AJ Styles take on Samoa Joe in a No DQ, No Countout match!!!

Don: Mike, Samoa Joe has brought with him his goons from ROH, and AJ Styles will have to not only defend his title, but also the TNA pride that is deep inside of him.

Mike: Don that brings us to our first match. A TNA vs. ROH match, if you will, lets go to the ring.

ALEX SHELLEY VS. MATT BENTLEY W/ TRACI

This was a quick paced 8 minute match. After escaping an early Shellshock by Shelley, Bentley mounted an impressive comeback. However, Roderick Strong came running down and tried to interfere. Unfortunatley, for Strong, Traci saw this and climbed the ropes and hit Strong with a Pie In The Sky. In the confusion, Bentley was able to hit a superkick for the win.

Overall Rating: B-

We see the history behind our next match. The James Gang vs. Ron Killings and a mystery partner. We once again go through the formation and breakup of 3LK.

Mike: Let's go to the back where Shane Douglas is standing by with the newly named James Gang.

Shane Thank you Mike. With me is The James Gang, guys tonight you have a tough task, as you do not know who you will be facing. Your thoughts.

Kip Our thoughts?!?!?!? Our thoughts are that whoever Killings got to be his partner is going to be in for a rude awakening, because you see, we are the most prolific tag team in this industry.

BG: Ronny, just remember, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Lord have mercy.

Shane: Let's go to the ring.

THE JAMES GANG VS. RON "THE TRUTH" KILLINGS AND ????

The James Gang enter first, and are awaiting thier opponents. Killings comes out and introduces as his partner........"Sugar" Shane Helms!!!!!!!! This was a little dissapointing to the crowd, as they were expecting someone with some history with either Killings or The James Gang. Everyone was expecting Sean Waltman or Kevin Nash. The match itself was entertaining,and both teams got equal offense. BG was still being punished for his remarks on the IYH radio show, and was the one who did the job. Helms hit a Shinning Wizard, which Killings followed up with a Truth Or Consequences for the win. It looks like Killings and Helms made a good team in Helms' debut.

Overall Rating: B

Mike: My god Don, it looks like Shane Helms is in TNA to stay.

Don: What an impressive debut for Helms.

Mike: Lets go to the back where Shane Douglas is standing by with Christian Cage.

Shane: Christian Cage, it was not that long ago that Charlie Haas suplexed you through a windshield. Tonight you try to get your revenge.

Cage: Shane, you say try, that is the wrong terminology. Tonight I WILL extact my revenge on Charles. Charles you see, I have all the peeps by my side. How many peeps do you have Charles??? Just one!!! That dirty dime store whore you call your wife!!! Tonight Captian Charisma will be victorious, because that's how I roll!!!

Shane: Let's go to the ring for some more action.

CHRIS SABIN VS. AUSTIN ARIES

Chris Sabin once again had a piss poor match. Austin Aries tried to keep the match flowing, but mentally Sabin just wasn't there. Aries picked up the win with a 450 Splash from the top rope. After the match, Aries held up a fan's TNA sign, and ripped it in half.

Overall Rating: C-

We see the history behind the Raven vs. Jeff Hardy matchup. We see Raven constantly attack Hardy in an attempt to "wake him up"

CLOCKWORK ORANGE MATCH: RAVEN W/ CASSIDY RILEY VS. JEFF HARDY

This was your basic hardcore match, that saw alot of weapons used. Raven got Hardy to bleed when he hit Hardy over the head with a Singapore Cane. Raven also did a blade job, after Hardy hit Raven with two trash can lids to the face. The ending came win Hardy went up for a Swanton Bomb, but Riley jiggled the ropes. Raven then went up the turnbuckle and hit an Evenflow DDT from the top rope, through a table. After the match Raven put a noose around Hardy's neck and dragged him to the back, as Cassidy was celebrating.

Overall Rating: B

We see footage of Charlie Haas hitting an Exploder Suplex on Christian Cage through a windshield

CHARLIE HAAS W/ JACKIE GAYDA VS. CHRISTIAN CAGE

This was quite possibly the match of the night. Charlie Haas had his best match of his career, and Cage showed why he was brought into TNA, and why WWE made a mistake in not getting him to re-sign. This was an exciting 15 minute match, that saw many close near falls. Gayda tried to interfere, but Cage hit the Unprettier on her, Haas tried to hit an Exploder Suplex right after, but Cage reversed it, and hit an Unprettier on Haas for the win.

Overall Rating A+

Mike: What a great match!!!

Don: That was the match of the YEAR!!!!

Mike: This will be hard to follow up, but we will try, as we have the Tag Team Championships on the line. Let's go to the ring.

NWA TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: AMW © VS. TEAM 3D VS. THE NATURALS VS. TEAM CANADA

Bobby Roode and Eric Young represented the infighting Team Canada. This was a fast paced 10 minute match. Each team was able to get in there signature double team moves. AMW hit a Death Sentence on Chase Stevens, but the pin got broken up by Brother Ray. Team 3D got the win while AMW and The Naturals were fighting on the outside, and Team 3D hit a 3D on Eric Young. Team 3D got the win, and become the new NWA Tag Team Champions. After the match Bobby Roode begins arguing with Eric Young.

Overall Rating: B

We see highlights from Abyss and Sabu's barbed wire match from Turning Point.

STRETCHER MATCH: ABYSS W/ JIM MITCHELL VS. SABU

This match was a little dissaponting, as there wasn't alot of weapons used. Each person got equal time on the stretcher before escaping. Abyss was able to hit Sabu with 3 straight Balck Hole Slams, and placed Sabu on the stretcher. Jim Mitchell and 2 hooded men were able to shackle Sabu to the stretcher, and before Abyss pushed him to the back, he picked up the stretcher with Sabu restratined, and slammed him on the steel turnbuckle. Abyss, Mitchell, and the two hooded men all pushed Sabu to the back. Abyss wins yet again.

Overall Rating: B

We see the history between AJ Styles and Samoa Joe. We see AJ trying to injure Joe, but he keeps being held back by Christopher Daniels.

X-DIVISON CHAMPIONSHIP: NO DQ, NO COUNTOUT: AJ STYLES © VS. SAMOA JOE

Despite this being a No DQ No Countout match, only two chairs were used. Roderick Strong, Austin Aries, and Alex Shelley all ran down and interfered in the match. Christopher Daniels tried to make the save, but was thrown out by Strong. As Strong and Daniels battled on the outside, Shelley and Aries each hit their finishers on Styles before Joe hit a Muscle Buster for the win. Samoa Joe is the new X-Division Champion. After the match, Joe brings out a TNA flag and places it over the lifeless body of AJ Styles, as he holds up the belt and a ROH flag.

Overall Rating: B

Don: MY GOD!!!! AJ is DEAD!!!!! Joe is the new champion, I can't believe it!!!!

Mike: Don, we have one more championship match. Let's go to the tale of the tape.

NWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: RHINO © VS. MONTY BROWN

This was an ok 13 minute match. There were alot of power moves on display. The ending came when Brown went for the Pounce, but Rhino was able to hit the Gore as Monty was rushing towards him. Rhino wins, and retains his championship.

Overall Rating: B

Mike: What a great match. Now it's time for the main event.

We see the history between Austin and Jarrett. We see Austin being brought in as the special referee and costing Jarret the title, we see Jarret and AMW hitting Austin with guitars, and we see Austin Stunnering Jarrett and AMW.

MAIN EVENT: STREET FIGHT: "THE RATTLESNAKE" STEVE AUSTIN VS. JEFF JARRETT

From a fan's standpoint, this was the match of the night. From a techinical standpoint it was a little dissapointing, but what was expected. AMW tried to interefere but was cut off by Team 3D. Jarrett hit Austin with a guitar, but Austin was able to kick out. The ending came when Jarrett tried to use a chair, but Austin ducked the chairshot, and hit the Stunner for the win. After the match Austin celebrates in the ring as beers are thrown into the ring.

QUICK RESULTS:

Sonny Siaki beats Roderick Strong

Petey Williams beats Sharkboy

Matt Bentley beats Alex Shelley

Ron Killings and Shane Helms beats The James Gang

Austin Aries beats Chris Sabin

Raven beats Jeff Hardy

Christian Cage beats Charlie Haas

Team 3D beats AMW, The Naturals, and Team Canada to become the new NWA Tag Team Champions

Abyss beats Sabu

Samoa Joe beats AJ Styles to become the new X-Divison Champion

Rhino beats Monty Brown

Steve Austin beats Jeff Jarrett

SHOW RATING: A

Taken from Pwin:

TNA NEWS AND NOTES

It is believed that Sean Waltman will no longer be seen on TNA, as he had an argument with new agent Dean Malenko last night. With Waltman under an appearance deal, he will probally not be seen in TNA. Waltman does still have bookings set up with FIP, where he was just crowned their new Heavweight Champion.

Kevin Nash continues to work backstage at TNA event's, and has been trying to get in ring shape. It is not known if TNA officials want him to return to the ring however.

Last night's Impact drew just under 1 million viewers, a drop from last week.

It is expected that TNA will announce a match between Abyss and Sabu for Final Resolution.

DARK MATCH RESULTS

Sonny Siaki defeats David Young C+

Cassidy Riley defeats Sharkboy C

TNA IMPACT

We see highlights from last week's Impact. We see Raven and Cassidy Riley double spinebustering Jeff Hardy through a table, and Steve Austin hitting the Stunner on Jarret, AMW , and Gail Kim.

OPENING PYRO

Mike: Hello and welcome to Impact. With me as always is Don West. Don, in just six days we will be calling Final Resolution. Tonight, we find out who will be taking on Rhino as Monty Brown takes on Abyss and Sabu in a Triangle Match.

Don: What a match that will be. Also tonight, The Naturlas return to take on AMW in a Tag Championship match.

Mike: Don, lets go to the ring, where we continue with the Mid-Atlantic tournament.

MID-ATLANTIC TOURNAMENT: CHRISTIAN CAGE VS. BOBBY ROODE W/ TEAM CANADA

Bobby Roode came out with all of Team Canada, as they were trying to show some cohessivness. The match itself was entertaining for an opening match. D'Amore was distracting the ref, as Johnny Devine grabbed the Candian Flag. Roode irish whipped Christian towards Devine, however Cage reversed it, and Devine clocked Roode with the flag. Christian then hit the Unprettier for the win. After the match, Team Canada argues in the ring. Christian Cage moves on in the tournament.

Overall Rating: B

We cut to a video of Raven torturing Cssidy Riley. Riley is tied down to a board, and Raven is whipping him violently. Raven tells Cassidy that his transormation is almost complete. He then looks into the camera and tells Jeff Hardy that soon both of them will wake Jeff Hardy up.

RON "THE TRUTH" KILLINGS VS. "PRIMETIME" ELIX SKIPPER

Both men gave it their all, and it showed in this match. Killings continues to impress with his ring work, and Elix is slowly getting the booker's attention. Killings hit an Ax Kick from the top turnbuckle for the win. After the match BG and Kip James attack Killings. The James Gang end up beating Killings to the point that he needs a assistance to the back.

Overall Rating: A

COMMERCIAL BREAK

We see the history of AMW.

NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: AMW W/ GAIL KIM © VS. THE NATURALS

Chase Stevens looked rusty in his first match back. James Storm's selling sucked ass in this match. The ending came when Team 3D ran down to the ring and attacked AMW, causin a DQ. After the match, AMW retreated to the back. The Naturals started giving attitude to Team 3D for interfering, and Team 3D ended up 3D'ing both Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas.

Overall Rating: B

Mike: Let's go to the back, where Terry Taylor is standing by in the Final Resolution studio

Terry Taylor is sitting behind a desk, and he runs down the Final Resolution card.

NWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: RHINO © VS. MONTY BROWN OR ABYSS OR SABU

STREETFIGHT: "THE RATTLESNAKE" STEVE AUSTIN VS. "THE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN" JEFF JARRETT

X-DIVISON CHAMPIONSHIP: NO DQ, NO COUNTOUT: AJ STYLES © VS. SAMOA JOE

NWA TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: 4-WAY: AMW © VS. TEAM 3D VS. THE NATURALS VS. TEAM CANADA

CLOCKWORK ORANGE MATCH: RAVEN W/ CASSIDY RILEY VS. JEFF HARDY

CHRISTIAN CAGE VS. CHARLIE HAAS W/ JACKIE GAYDA

THE JAMES GANG VS. RON "THE TRUTH" KILLINGS AND ??????

CHRIS SABIN VS. AUSTIN ARIES

MATT BENTLEY W/ TRACI VS. ALEX SHELLEY

Don: What a great card I can't wait.

Mike: You got that right Don. It was two weeks ago that Charlie Haas made his suprise debut. Now he will have to contend with "Captain Charisma" Christian Cage.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

A Final Resolution promo is shown

CHARLIE HAAS W/ JACKIE GAYDA VS. LANCE HOYT

Haas displayed great technical ability, while Hoyt dissapointed. Haas wen for a big boot, which Haas ducked and hit an Exploder Suplex for the win.

Overall Rating: B+

Mike: What a great match.

Don: You know it Mike.

Mike: Well Don, Team Canada looks to have some internal conflicts. Lets go to the ring.

SONJAY DUTT VS. "SHOWTIME" ERIC YOUNG W/ TEAM CANADA

This was an awkard 6 mintue match. After the help of Johnny Devine, Eric Young pointed towards Petey Williams and hit a Candian Destroyer on Sonjay. Petey is furious over this, then Young hit a Showstopper on Dutt for the win. After the match Petey slides in the ring and begins arguing with Young about stealing his move. Again the sides seems to be Eric Young and Johnny Devine on one side, and Roode, Williams, and A-1 on the other.

Overall Rating: C

Jeff Jarrett makes his way down to ring. He bashes Austin, and tells him that at Final Resolution he will end Austin's career. Jarrett then plays his guitar, and sings about how a rattlesnake will die soon. Loud boos, and boring chants are heard. Everyone was expecting Austin to show up, but he does not.

MID-ATLANTIC TOURNAMENT: SIMON DIAMOND VS. SEAN WALTMAN

Waltman made his Monday Night Impact debut, but no one seemed to care. Waltman just isn't over with the Impact crowd. Diamond picks up the win with a pull of the tights after a roll up. Diamond will now face Christian Cage in the Semifinals.

Overall Rating: B-

COMMERCIAL BREAK

We see an AJ Styles retrospective.

AJ STYLES, MATT BENTLEY, AND CHRIS SABIN VS. AUSTIN ARIES, ALEX SHELLEY, AND RODERICK STRONG

This was a fast paced 12 minute match. Styles, Aries, and Shelley really shined in this match. Chris Sabin was visably off his game, and this might be a concern for the bookers in the back, as they view him a centerpiece to the promotion. AJ Styles picks up the win after a Styles Clash on Austin Aries.

Overall Rating: B-

A Final Resolution promo is shown.

TEAM 3D VS. THE JAMES GANG

This match was suprisingly slow paced, and bored the Impact crowd. The end came when BG James got 3D'ed for the win. After the match AMW came down and started brawling with Team 3D, leaving BG and Kip alone in the ring. Ron Killings comes running down with a chair and chases The James Gang to the back.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Mike: Now it's time for the Mian Event. One of these men will go on to face Rhino for the NWA Heavyweight Championship at Final Resolution.

MAIN EVENT: ABYSS VS. MONTY BROWN VS. SABU

This was a fantastic mian event, and saw alot of big bumps by Sabu. At the 15 minute mark, Monty Brown hit a Pounce on Sabu for the win. After the match, Monty celebrates as Abyss and Sabu continue to brawl. All the midacard guys come running down to the ring to seperate Abyss and Sabu as the camera fades to black.

Overall Rating: B-

QUICK RESULTS:

Sonny Siaki beats David Young

Cassidy Riley beats SharkBoy

Christian Cage beats Bobby Roode

Ron Killings beat Elix Skipper

AMW beats The Naturals by DQ

Charlie Haas beats Lance Hoyt

Eric Young beats Sonjay Dutt

Simon Diamond beats Sean Waltman

AJ Styles, Matt Bentley, Chris Sabin beats Austin Aries, Alex Shelley, Roderick Strong

Team 3D beats The James Gang

Monrty Brown beats Sabu and Abyss

SHOW RATING: B-

TNA XPLOSION RESULTS

Elix Skipper beats Jerrelle Clark

The Naturals beats Lex Lovett and Buck Quatermain

MAIN EVENT: Jeff Jarrett beats Apollo

Taken from Pwin......

3 MAJOR STARS FOR WWE REFUSE EXTENSIONS!!!!

It was learned that at last night Smackdown tapings, that 3 major WWE superstars have quit!!! It was learned that Chris Benoit, William Regal, and Gregory Helms have all refused extensions to stay with WWE. This is the same situation that Christian was in, meaning any of the three can sign a deal with TNA or any other promotion. Stay tuned for more details, as they become available.

TNA IMPACT CARD

MAIN EVENT: TRIPLE THREAT FOR THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDERSHIP

"The Alpha Male" Monty Brown vs. Abyss vs. Sabu

MID-ATLANTIC 1ST ROUND ACTION

"Captain Charisma" Christian Cage vs. Bobby Roode w/ Team Canada

Simon Diamond vs. Sean Waltman

NWA-TNA TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

AMW w/ Gail Kim © vs. The Naturals

Team 3D vs. Kip James and BG James

Charlie Haas w/ Jackie Gayda vs. Lance Hoyt

AJ Styles, Matt Bentley, and Chris Sabin vs. Austin Aries, Alex Shelley, and Roderick Strong

Sonjay Dutt vs. "Showtime" Eric Young w/ Team Canada

Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. "Primtime" Elix Skipper

PLUS APPEARANCES BY RAVEN, JEFF JARRETT, RHINO, AND JEFF HARDY!!!!!!!!!!

Taken from Wrestling Observer

TNA NEWS AND NOTES

Just over 1 million people tuned into last night's Impact.

It is believed that the deals signed by both Charlie Haas and Jackie Gayda are two year deals.

Chase Stevens has been cleared to wrestle, and should be returning soon.

TNA has been trying to get all their talent under written deals recently. Last night they locked up Simon Diamond, Bobby Roode, Monty Brown, and Abyss. TNA officials have been trying to get deals done with AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, and Rhino.

It is expected that there will be some sort of number one contenders match for the NWA Heavyweight Championship on next weeks Impact. This will lead up to a match a Final Resolution.

OOC: Thanks for the feedback. I really hope you continue to read this, if not, oh well, I will continue to write it. I hope you enjoy this installment of Impact. I hope my Austin handling is more suitable this episode.

DARK MATCH

Alex Shelley w/ Austin Aries & Roderick Strong beat Andy Douglas C+

TNA IMPACT

Last week's highlights are shown. BG James interfering in Kip James' victory over Ron Killings, Eric Young beating Petey Williams, the raising of the ROH banner, Christopher Daniels holding AJ Styles back from Samoa Joe, Charlie Haas suplexing Christian Cage through a windshield, and Jeff Jarrett and AMW collectively hitting Steve Austin in the head with guitars.

OPENING PYRO

Mike: Hello and welcome to TNA Impact!!!! Live tonight we have a Pay-Per-View quality main event as "The King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett takes on Christian Cage.

Don: Mike, I've just got to ask, will Christian even be able to compete tonight??? I mean, we all saw the opening, he got slammed through a WINDSHIELD!!!!!

Mike:That's a good question. Also tonight, the X-Division Championship will be on the line as Eric Young faces off with AJ Styles!!!!

Don:This is gonna be good.

Mike: Let's go to the back, where Shane Douglas is standing by with Ron "The Truth" Killings

we cut backstage

Shane: Truth, tonight you face off with Kip James, and unlike last week BG James will be barred from the arena.

Killings: Kip, tonight man-on-man, you will show the world why you are nothing more than Brian's bitch.

Shane: That's some strong words. Let's go to the ring.

BG JAMES BANNED FROM THE ARENA: KIP JAMES VS. RON KILLINGS

The Impact Zone got treated to a quality matchup early on, as once again, Kip and Ron showed great chemistry in the ring. Since BG was banned(suspended), Kip couldn't get an extra advantage. Because of this, Killings was able to pick up the win with a True Conviction.

Overall Rating: A

Mike: What a great opening match.

Don: You can say that again. Ron Killi......

Jeff Jarrett's music starts. Out walks Jarrett, AMW, and Gail Kim

Jarrett: Austin!!!! I showed you last week who runs things around here!!! Me!!! I do!!! Austin, me and you have had some disagreements in the past, but lets be honest here.......You are jealous of me!!!! You always have been. Back in the USWA days, back in your first run up north......You have and always will be jealous of me. Let's face it Austin, I am the King of the Mountain!!!!! That's why you quit today!!!!!

Mike Tenay:What's he talking about???

Jarrett: That's right, "The Rattlesnake" has quit TNA!!!!! After what me and my boys did to him last week, he said he was too embarrassed to step foot in another TNA ring ever again!!!! So, right now, I would like to celebrate the life and times of Steve Austin.

Beers are thrown in, as Jarrett, AMW, and Gail Kim celebrate.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Mike My God, I just can't believe Jarrett when he says "The Rattlesnake" has quit.

Don: I know, it just seems so out of character for him.

Mike: Well we have got to continue. Let's got to the ring for some Mid-Atlantic Tournament action!!!!

MID-ATLANTIC 1ST ROUND: JEFF HARDY VS. CASSIDY RILEY

This was a relatively short match, that saw Jeff Hardy pick up the win after a Swanton Bomb. After the match, Raven runs down to the ring and attacks Hardy. Riley, upset that he lost, joins in on the beating. Both Raven and Cassidy end up hitting a Double Spike Spinebuster on Hardy through a table. Security rushes down, where Raven is yelling at Hardy to "Wake Up!!!" and Riley is sitting down in the corner of the ring, a la Raven. Jeff Hardy moves on in the tournament, and will face Abyss in the Semi-Finals.

Overall Rating: B-

We see a "career" retrospective on Team 3D. The only video footage that is shown is of Team 3D's recent indy show appearances. Brother Ray, Brother Devon, Steve Austin, Christian Cage, The Naturals, and Rhino all talk about Team 3D's history in the buisness.

TEAM 3D VS. TEAM CANADA(BOBBY ROODE & A-1) W/ COACH SCOTT D'AMORE

This was an entertaining fast paced 7 minute match. Team 3D got in most of the offense, but the selling job by Roode and A-1 was outstanding. The end came when A-1 got 3D'ed for the win. Team 3D celebrates the victory, while looking at the cameras and telling AMW to watch out, because they are coming to get them.

Overall Rating: B-

COMMERCIAL BREAK

We see footage of the Turning Point preshow, where Simon Diamond picked up a win over Lance Hoyt, because of interference by Elix Skipper.

LANCE HOYT VS. ELIX SKIPPER W/ SIMON DIAMOND AND DAVID YOUNG

This match was designed to test Skipper's ability to have a good match with an akward opponent. Even though Elix did the job, he really stood out for having a passable match with Lance Hoyt. The Impact Zone, for some unknown reason, really digs Hoyt. And, if Hoyt can continue being led through a match, he will really begin to get a push. Hoyt wins with a Boot From Hell.

Overall Rating: B-

Mike: What a great match. Let's go to the back where Shane Douglas is standing by with Monty Brown.

Shane: Monty last week you....

Monty: I know what I did last week chump. Everyone knows what I did last week. Another one bites the dust!!!! I hunted down another victim in MY saragenti!!! I have left them ALL in destruction, as this beast known as Monty Brown, destroyed them all!!!! But you see Shane, there is another animal out there, trying to mark his terriorty. His name is Rhino. Rhino you may be the champ, but see this is MY land!!! And soon, you will fall to the P....P....POUNCE!!!!........................PERIOD!!!!!!

We see footage from last week, where Charlie Haas and Jackie Gayda made their debut. We see numerous reply's of Haas hitting an Exploder Suplex on Christian Cage through a windshield.

CHARLIE HAAS W/ JACKIE GAYDA VS. SHARKBOY

With Sharkboy in there, you knew what type of match this would be........Squash. Haas hit an Exploder Suplex, then followed up with a modified Chicken Wing win.

Overall Rating: B

A FINAL RESOLUTION PROMO IS SHOWN

Mike: FinalResolution is just 2 weeks away. Next week, we will announce the majority of the card, but is has been just learned that at Final Resolution we will see Christian Cage take on Charlie Haas.

Don: That should be an AWESOME match. But listen to this Mike, at Final Resolution it will be AJ Styles versus Samoa Joe in a No Disqualification match!!!! Should AJ still be the X-Divison champion, this match will be for the X-Divison CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!

COMMERCIAL BREAK

We see footage from last week, where Samoa Joe, Austin Aries, Alex Shelley, and Roderick Strong all held up the Ring Of Honor banner. We then get a brief synopsis of ROH, and see a few highlights of thier product.

MATT BENTLEY W/ TRACI VS. SAMOA JOE

Joe came out in a ROH shirt, and even tried shaking Bentley's hand before the match. The crowd was split 50/50 for this match, as alot of ROH fans were thier but they were at a TNA event. Joe and Bentley didn't do anything for the crowd, however, as they mainly used slow grappling moves throughout this match. Bentley went for the Superkick, but Joe was able to catch his foot, and really torqued his knee. Joe picked up the win with a Muscle Buster.

Overall Rating: B-

Mike: I hope Bentley's knee is Ok. Now, let's go to the back where Shane Douglas is standing by with Team Canada.

When we cut to the back, only Douglas is standing next to Eric Young, Johnny Devine, and Scott D'Amore

Shane: Thanks Mike. With me now is Team Canada. But, Coach D'Amore this doesn't look like a team, as many of the players are missing. Eric Young is set to have the biggest match of his career, yet his running buddies Petey Williams, Bobby Roode, and A-1 are nowhere to be found. Where are they??

Damore That is none of your buisness Shane!!!! The only thing that matters is Eric Young getting his hands on some gold, and bringimg it back to Canada!!!

NON TITLE: RHINO VS SIMON DIAMOND

This match went to the ten minute mark, and didn't dissapoint. Rhino showed why he is the champion, while Diamond put in another strong effort that will be sure to get the officials attention. Rhino, however, came out on top after a Gore.

Overall Rating: A

COMMERCIAL BREAK

A Chistopher Daniels retrospective is shown. It highlights all his famous matches in TNA, ROH, and Japan. It tlaks about that he might be retiring due to injuries suffered at the hands of Samoa Joe

X DIVISON CHAMPIONSHIP: AJ STYLES © VS. "SHOWTIME" ERIC YOUNG

Only Damore and Devine was down at ringside for Young. This match went 13 minutes long, and really showcased the potential of Eric Young. There was alot of near falls and reversals.At one point, Eric Young went for a Cnadian Destroyer. AJ ended winning with a Styles Clash. After the match Samoa Joe came down, and there was a face off between Joe and Styles.

Overall Rating: B-

COMMERCIAL BREAK

A Final Resolution promo is shown

MAIN EVENT: JEFF JARRETT VS. CHRISTIAN CAGE

Cage was visably injured, and had wrapping around his elbow and back. Jarrett took advantage and a majority of his offense was geared towards the back. At the 12 minute mark, Charlie Haas came running down and attacked Christia, causing a DQ. Haas and Cage battled on the outside as Jarrett celebrated. All of the sudden, the sound of glass breaking is heard. "The Rattlesnake" Steve Austin comes running down to the ring, and quickly stunners Jarrett. AMW and Gail Kim come running down to help. Chris Harris gets stunnered, then its James Storm turn. Finally, Austin looks dead at Gail Kim, flicks her off and Stunners her. Austin celebrates in the ring as beer is thrown in. The camra fades to black.

QUICK RESULTS

Alex Shelley beats Andy Douglas

Ron Killings beats Kip James

Jeff Hardy beats Cassidy Riley

Team 3D beats Team Canada

Lance Hoyt beats Elix Skipper

Charlie Haas beats Sharkboy

Samoa Joe beats Matt Bentley

Rhino beats Simon Diamond

AJ Styles beats Eric Young

Christian Cage beats Jeff Jarrett by DQ

SHOW RATING: B+

TNA XPLOSION QUICK RESULTS

Sonny Siaki beats Steve Madison

Sean Waltman beats Pinkie Sanchez

MAIN EVENT: The Diamonds in the Rough beats Apollo, Shocker, and Chris Sabin

Taken from TNA.com

IMPACT CARD ANNOUNCED

MAIN EVENT

"The King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett vs. "Captain Charisma" Christian Cage

X-DIVISON CHAMPIONSHIP

AJ Styles © vs. "Showtime" Eric Young w/ Team Canada

NON TITLE MATCH

NWA Heavyweight Champion Rhino vs. Simon Diamond

MID-ATLANTIC TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND ACTION

"The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy vs. Cassidy Riley

BG JAMES BARRED FROM THE IMPACT ZONE

Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Kip James

Samoa Joe vs. Matt Bentley

Team 3D vs. Team Canada(Bobby Roode & A-1)

Lance Hoyt vs. "Primetime" Elix Skipper

PLUS CHARLIE HAAS' IN RING DEBUT, AND APPEARANCES BY "THE RATTLESNAKE" STEVE AUSTIN, MONTY BROWN, AMW, RAVEN & ABYSS

Taken from Pwin......

IMPACT BEATS RAW IN RATINGS!!!!!!

Last nights debut of Impact suprisingly outdrew Raw. This is huge news for TNA, but defientely woke WWE's officals up to the stature of TNA. WWE is said to now view TNA as an threat..

Last nights Impact(with a Main Event of Austin and Team 3D vs. Jarrett and AMW) drew 1,155,843 total viewers.

Last night's Raw (with a Mian Event of Edge vs. Big Show) drew 803,555 total viewers.

TNA was sold out for Impact with 5,000 people in attendance. TNA officials have been in discussion about the possiblity of doing house shows in the near future.

TNA XPLOSION QUICK RESULTS

Matt Bentley w/ Tracy beat Pinkie Sanchez

Elix Skipper and David Young beat Jerrelle Clark and Lex Lovett

MAIN EVENT: Jeff Hardy beat Petey Williams

IMPACT RESULTS

DARK MATCH RESULTS

Lance Hoyt defeats A-1 C

Elix Skipper defeats Shocker B

Opening Impact video

Mike: Hello and welcome to TNA Impact!!!! Tonight is a very special night for TNA, as we are going live for the first time!!!

Don: And, Mike, you know what today is??? MONDAY!!!!! Tonight we show the world why TNA is the best wrestling action anywhere!!!!

Mike: And what a card we have for you........We have a Falls Count Anywhere Match between Christian Cage and Monty Brown!!!!

Don: AND we have a HUGE main event!!! On one team we have the former champion Jeff Jarret and AMW, and they take on the team of "The Rattlesnake" Steve Austin and Team 3D!!!!!

Mike: It was just two weeks ago, at Turning Point, that "The Rattlesnake" made his suprise debut.

A Turning Point recap is shown

Mike:That's not all, tonight we have two men from Team Can.....

The sound of glass shattering is heard

Don:Mike is it him!?!?!?!?!?

Mike: I don't know........Oh wait, it is him!!!! It's Steve Austin, "The Rattlesnake"!!!!

Steve Austin come down to the ring and grabs a mic

Austin: Ahem.....Ahem......(Looks around with a smile, as the crowd is chanting "Austin!!")........Alot of people have been asking me, "Stone.......uhhh I mean Rattlesnake, why are you in TNA???" My answer is of course, "What?". No you see it's quite simple, I am here because Larry Zybysko wanted me to be here. I am here because Larry assured me that I wouldn't do the job for someone named Coachman. And most importantly I m here to finally shut that sorry sack of crap, Jeff Jarrett, up for good. I have been watching TNA recently, and all I see is some fluff boy with frosted tips calling himself The King Of The Mountain......Eh-eh!! Not on my watch boy!!!

Jeff Jarrett is shown on the Impact-Tron

Jarrett Austin!!!!! I don't know what you are doing here

Austin What??? I just told you........I am here to beat the snot out of you!!!

Jarrett Funny, real funny Steve. But you see, you are on foreign soil, you are on enemy grounds. Larry Zybysko might be the DOA, but I run things around here!!!! I say who gets TV time, I say who gets matches with whom, and I say who gets title shots..........Let me tell you Steve, just looking at you, you will NEVER get a shot at the NWA Heavyweight Title. I know I am not the title holder, but I say who gets the next shot......And, you just don't deserve it!!! You are not at the level of competion here Steve, so just pack your bags and run back to Stamford with your tail between your legs...

Austin Do you have a hearing problem??? What???? I said I was here to kick your ass. I could give two Stephanie's about a damned title.

AMW run into the ring, and we have a 2-on-1 beating. Soon Jarrett makes his way down to the ring, and joins the fracas. We have a 3-on-1 beating going on. AMW holds Austin up, but before Jarrett can get in a guitar shot, Team 3D makes the save. The heels retreat to the back, as Austin and Team 3D have a good old fashioned beer bash

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Mike:Tonight we will also begin a tournament to crown the very first TNA Mid-Atlantic Champion. Let's go to the ring for some tournament action!!!

1ST ROUND ACTION: ABYSS W/ JIM MITCHELL VS. SONNY SIAKI

Clearly this was designed to be a squash match. Abyss was still selling his injuries from the Barbed Wire match.After some minimal offense by Siaki, Abyss took the match over. Abyss won cleanly with a Black Hole Slam. After the match, and phyiscally beaten down Sabu trys to enter the ring to attack Abyss, but Abyss ended up just destroying Sabu. After 4 straight Shock Treatments, Abyss set up a table and Black Hole Slams Sabu threw the table. Sabu has to be carried to the back on a stretcher.

Overall Rating: B-

Don:Wow, so Abyss will be moving on in the tournament, and will face the winner of the Jaff Hardy vs. Cassidy Riley match!!

Mike:Abyss is going to be a force to be reckoned with for sure. Let's go to the back with Shane Douglas who is going to be joined by Kip James and BG James.

Shane Thanks, Mike. Joining right now is the men who lost at Turning Point, and also lost the rights to the name Three Live Kru.

BG Hey we may have lost that match, but we effectively killed the 3....L...K You know, I got so tired of carrying Ronny and K-Dawg on my back. That's why when I heard my boy Kip was coming to TNA, well it was only a matter of time before we joined up again

Kip All I have been hearing is "3LK was the best team in TNA" Blah.....Blah......Blah......You see, you are looking at the best team in TNA and wrestling history, right here....Us!!! And, Killings, yes it does suck that Konnan had to take his pinata and run home, but now you are dealing with us. Killings, in just a few minutes you will find out why they call me a Badass!!!

BG Tell me you didn't just say that......Lord have mercy!!!

Shane Back to you Mike...

Jeff Hardy is shown in his lockeroom. Suddenly, Raven runs in and attack Hardy. Raven Evenflow DDT's Hardy onto the concrete. Raven sits next to Hardy's motionless body, and rocks back and forth when security runs in and escorts Raven out. Raven is heard screaming "Hardy!!!!Wake up Hardy!!!!"

RON "THE TRUTH" KILLINGS VS KIP JAMES W/ BG JAMES

The Impact Zone was suprisingly hot throughout this match. Killings showed why he is one the more promising wrestlers in TNA, and the leadership skills of Kip James were on display for everyone to see. Unfortunately, for Killings, the constant interference of BG Jmaes hindered his performance. The ending came when Killings, who was on the top turnbuckle, was pushed off by BG. This gave Kip ample oppurtunity to connect with a Famouser for the win.

Overall Rating: A+

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Christopher Daniels is shown walking backstage. Matt Bentley and Traci welcome Christopher back.After leaving them, Samoa Joe corners Daniels.....

Samoa Joe: Hey, Chris.......How ya feeling???(starts laughing)

Daniels What do you want???

Joe I just wanted to say, thank you for the other night. And I just wanted to say that my attack on you was not personal, it was all buisness.

Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, and Roderick Strong all enter, and back up Samoa Joe.

Daniels: What is this Joe??? You couldn't finish the job, so you enlist your goons to do the job???

Joe No, it's nothing like that. You see, these people (he points to Aries, Shelley, and Strong) theese people are the only people I can trust here. You see, Chris, me and you go way back.....Back to the Honor days...I have alot of respect for you....

AJ Styles, Andy Douglas, Shark Boy and Sonjay Dutt enter and back up Daniels

AJ Joe, thank Daniels now, because when he isn't here to save you, I will destroy you.

Daniels AJ, calm down......This isn't the time or the place...

AJ and his TNA team look disgusted at Daniels and leave

Daniels: Joe.....soon you will fall victim to me!!!! The Fallen Angel!!!!

X-DIVISON #1 CONTENDERSHIP MATCH: PETEY WILLIAMS W/ TEAM CANADA VS. "SHOWTIME" ERIC YOUNG W/ TEAM CANADA

Petey Williams entered the ring wearing an eye patch, because of his fractured orbital bone. All of Team Canada was down at ringside for this match. The match itself was a little slow and boring, due to Petey's injuries. A-1 and Bobby Roode seemed to be helping Petey Williams while Johnny Devine seemed to be favoring Eric Young. Coach D'Amore just looked confused as both his men were fighting each other. Petey went for the Candian Destroyer, but Eric Young was able to wiggle out, and rolled up Petey with a handful of tights for the upset win. "Showtime" Eric Young is now the #1 Contender for the X-Divison title, and will get his title shot next week!!

Overall Rating: C+

Mike: Well Don, it looks like Team Canada has some internal problems to sort out.

Don: Your right Mike, but I can't wait until next week when we have the X-Divison Championship match between AJ Styles and "Showtime" Eric Young!!!!

A RECAP OF TURNING POINT IS SHOWN

NWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RHINO VS. DAVID YOUNG

This match lasted only 43 seconds, and it's only purpose was to showcase Rhino on the first live edition of Impact. Rhino picked up the win with The Gore.

Overall Rating: B

COMMERCIAL BREAK

A PROMO FOR FINAL RESOLUTION IS SHOWN

AJ STYLES, SONJAY DUTT, SHARKBOY, AND ANDY DOUGLAS VS. SAMOA JOE, AUSTIN ARIES, ALEX SHELLEY, AND RODERICK STRONG

This was a clustefuck. Samoa Joe ended up winning the match after a Muscle Buster on Sonjay Dutt. After the match Joe, Shelley, Aries, and Strong hold up a ROH banner, as the TNA fans boo. AJ tried to re-enter the ring with a chair, but was held back by Christopher Daniels.

Overall Rating: C+

Mike: What great X-Divison action. Lets go to the back, where Shane Douglas is standing by with Christian Cage.

Shane Christian Cage, at Turning Point you and Monty Brown went to a draw. Tonight you face him in a......

Cage: No...No No....No.....At Turning Point, Monty realized that he couldn't beat me, so he went running. It went to a draw, because I chased him. If I just stayed in the ring, I would've won.....But I not like that......I am Captain Charisma, I run from no one, especially someone who sounds constepated. Hey Monty, instead of pouncing people, maybe you should worry about taking a (makes a contorted face) C.....C....CRAP!!!

COMMERCIAL BREAK

FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE: CHRISTIAN CAGE VS. MONTY BROWN

This was an outstanding match, and really showed that Christian can have a passable match with anyone. The match went all over the Impact Zone. Monty pounced Cage through the popcorn stand, but couldn't pick up the win. They went out to the parking lot, where they took turn slamming each other into cars. Christian Cage was going to hit the Unprettier on the concrete, but dropped him when he saw Jackie Gayda. Christian walked over to Gayda, and Jackie slapped Christian in the face. Before Christian realized what happened, Charlie Haas ran up and hit an Exploder Suplex on Christian through a windshield. Monty made the easy pin for the victory. After the match, Brown shook hands with Haas and Gayda.

Overall Rating: B+

Mike: My God, Don, that was Charlie Haas!!! What is he doing here???

Don: I don't know, but Christian got slammed through a WINDSHEILD!!!! I hope he is OK.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

MAIN EVENT: "THE RATTLESNAKE" STEVE AUSTIN AND TEAM 3D VS. JEFF JARRETT AND AMW

This was a good main event for the debut of the Monday Impact. Austin was , understandibly, non-existent in this match. Team 3D did most of the ring work in this match. The ending came when Chris Harris got 3D'ed for the win. After the match, however, Jarrett and AMW attacked thier opponents. Austin got handcuffed to the ropes. Brother Ray and Devon both got guitar shots. Gail Kim came running down with three new guitars. AMW and Jarrett hit Austin in the head simultaneously with their guitars. Jarret, AMW, and Kim hold thier hands up in the air, as the scene fades to black

Overall Rating: A

QUICK RESULTS:

Lance Hoyt beats A-1

Elix Skipper beats Shocker

Abyss beats Sonny Siaki

Kip James beats Ron Killings

Eric Young beats Petey Williams

Rhino beats David Young

Samoa Joe, Alex Shelley, Austin Aries and Roderick Strong beats AJ Styles, Sonjay Dutt, Shark Boy, and Andy Douglas

Monty Brown beats Christian Cage

Steve Austin and Team 3D beats Jeff Jarrett and AMW

SHOW RATING: A

Yeah, but if I saw a thread titled "Micheal Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones SPLIT!!!!!"

I wouldn't click it amd respond.......I'd ignore it.

And I was joking with the guy.......hence the

I did click the "Jessica and Nick SPLITS!!!" thread, because I care. (Y) .......I wanted to see if Jessica was a whore

Brain Donors, The Nuns on the Run, The Pope Must Diet, King Ralph

Of course they split.......Once Jessica met me, it was over for Nick (Y)

Who gives a shit?