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24-12-03

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Attendance - 3442

0. The New F’n Show Does It Again

The show opens up with another opening bout featuring Jerry Lynn. Why they are wasting him at the beginning of the show I will never know, but it could be much worse I suppose, he could be stuck on defending a light heavyweight title on some B show. His partner for tonight is Erik Watts. Don Callis booked this match after the climax to last week’s main event, when they tried to interfere and help AJ Styles. Their opponents are Lynn’s rivals Simon and Swinger. As you would expect with any Jerry Lynn match it was watchable. Diamond, Swinger and even Watts didn’t disappoint either, which is surprising because Watts kinda blows. There are some heated exchanges between Diamond and Lynn, including Lynn reversing a Northern Lights suplex into a swinging DDT. Swinger got a near fall on Watts after a sunset flip, but Lynn broke up the count. Watts came back and tried to Chokeslam Swinger, but Diamond hit him with a low blow. Lynn comes back in and spins Diamond around. Problem Solver?! Jerry makes the cover and scores the win over his nemesis.

Jerry Lynn and Erik Watts bt Simon and Swinger (72/64/81) **1/2

1. ‘A Very B-Jizzle Christmas’ Part I

We begin the very first video package of the evening, and I know that it needs no introduction. See without further ado…

NWA-TNA Presents…

A 4LK Production…

A Very B-Jizzle Xmas

(Christmas music plays and the festive font fades out slowly. We hand over to the narrator)

NARRATOR“'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;

Except for one man, the hero of our story.

Infront of the fire sat our boy, the one they call B-Jizzle,

Who’s wrestling skills were off the hizzle,

But something was not right, there was something wrong in the air

Then came a knock at the door from an unlikely pair."

(After a furious knocking at the door, James gets up from his seat and opens the door. The camera view is empty for a split second, before it pans down and we see, making their return to TNA, Teo and Puppet)

TEO “BG, you’ve got to come quickly, it’s an emergency.”

JAMES“Why, what’s up?”

PUPPET“It’s Santa. He’s been kidnapped.”

JAMES“But it’s Christmas Eve! If Santa isn’t afford, who will deliver all the presents?”

TEO “That’s why we need your help.”

JAMES“But what can I do?”

PUPPET“It’s all up to you B-Jizzle, you’ve got to save Christmas!”

(We freeze frame on this dramatic predicament and go back to ringside.)

83%

2. By The Skin Of Their Teeth

The next match is also a product of Callis’ attempted revenge from last week. The NWA Tag Team champions have been forced to defend their titles against not one, but two of Callis’ handpicked opponents: Da Hit Squad and the Red Shirt Security. The odds seem to be firmly stacked against the champs especially as Mafia and Mack seem to have singled them out as their targets here in TNA. The match starts off badly for AMW as they are double teamed. The tides turn after Gage attempts to make the cover, but Mafia pulls him off. The two heel teams square up and engage in a shoving match. They begin to brawl and don’t notice Harris and Storm getting back to their feet. Both teams are spun around and knocked down with double clotheslines. Storm and Harris call for their opponents to get back up and then they nail them with stereo dropkicks. They take it to the challengers, eventually throwing Mack and Northcutt out of the ring. Gage and Mafia get whipped into opposite corners. AMW signal to each other then whip them across the ring. Gage meets a powerslam from Harris, but Mafia ducks behind Storm. Half nelson suplex! Sick move! Mafia then turns his attention to Harris. He ducks the clothesline and whips Harris into the ropes. Belly to belly suplex. Mafia makes the cover but Harris kicks out at two. He lifts Harris to his feet again. Kick to the gut. Mafia goes for an Exploder, but Harris elbows out of it. As Mafia goes to whip Harris into the ropes, Northcutt jumps up onto the apron with a chair. Harris reverses and sends Mafia flying into the chair! Northcutt flies off into the guardrail and Mafia staggers back. Harris rolls him up. 1, 2, 3. AMW have retained there titles, but barely.

America’s Most Wanted bt Da Hit Squad and Red Shirt Security (65/51/79) **

The NWA Tag Titles gained image.

3. ‘A Very B-Jizzle Christmas’ Part II

Cue narration…

NARRATOR “And so our heros set off on their epic quest,

As B-Jizzle and his two companions made their way West.

They sort information from three noble wise men,

Who BG knew he could count on time and again.

And after battling through the snow and the sleet,

They reached their destination of one hundred and ninth street.”

(B-Jizzle gave three knocks on the door. It creaked open and our informants appeared. It’s none other than Ron Killings, Shark Boy and Sonjay Dutt)

KILLINGS“Hey hey hey, what can we do for y’all? Come to party this fine Christmas Eve?”

JAMES“No I’m afraid, we are men on a mission, no time to party.”

DUTT“No time to party? Woah, something must be wrong.”

JAMES - “Indeed my Hindu friend there is. Santa…has been kidnapped!”

SHARK BOY“(Shocked murmur)”

KILLINGS“Santa? Kidnapped? Holy shizzle B-Jizzle.”

JAMES“I know, and I know what I’ve got to do. It’s up to me. I have to save Christmas!”

DUTT“But who could’ve done such an evil thing?”

KILLINGS“I think I know who.”

JAMES“You don’t mean..”

KILLINGS “Yes, I do, I’m talking about the only man evil enough to kidnap Santa Claus…BRIAN LAWLER!!!”

JAMES“Son of a… Well I’ve got to go find him and save Santa. Any idea where he might be holding him?”

SHARK BOY “(Muffled mumbles)”

JAMES“What?”

DUTT“He said he’s probably holding him in his lair, which is exactly 2 miles east of here, however the journey will not be easy as there is a blizzard outside and we only have one stead to guide you.”

JAMES“He said all that? Ah well, anyway, what is this stead you speak of?”

(Killings leads out Glen Gilbertti dressed in a horse’s costume)

JAMES “Hmmm he looks very erm (snickers)”

DISCO“Oh come on, this is stupid”

DUTT“Horses don’t talk Glen.”

DISCO“(Grumbles)”

DUTT“You must take this mighty stead and ride it across the snowy plains. You will know when you have arrived at Lawler’s lair. We can’t join you on your quest, as the storm has become too severe, but we wish you luck.”

JAMES“Thank you, and don’t worry, I will succeed and I will save Christmas. Let us ride mighty stead.”

(James jumps on the back of Gilbertti and proceeds to ride him out of the door into the snowstorm.)

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4. Walters Isn’t Down With The Disco

John Walters is sitting in the back watching the monitor, which is showing a Very B-Jizzle Xmas Part II. It shows Glen Gilbertti as a horse and Walters shakes his head then turns to a couple of the boys.

WALTERS“Jeez, what a sap.”

(The other workers chuckle)

WALTERS“Guess he’ll be asking for some credibility this Christmas. What a joke.”

(Gilbertti walks into the locker room as Walters is insulting him)

DISCO“What was that Walters?”

WALTERS“You heard me Gilbertti, you’re a joke.”

DISCO“You know back when I was just starting out we respected the veteran workers.”

WALTERS“You expect me to respect you? No one respects you. You’re the laughing stock of this company.”

DISCO“You know what Walters, why don’t you put your money where you mouth is? First show of 2004, me and you tough guy, and I will put you in your place and show you why you will respect me.”

The two slowly back away and we go to a commercial break.

68%

John Walters gained overness.

-DirectTV Adverts-

5. London Calling

After the break we are ready for the second title match of the evening, which will see Paul London take on Michael Shane. The former champion is accompanied as always by the Franchise, Shane Douglas. Word in the IWC is that the fans aren’t buying the whole Franchise bit and wish that TNA would just drop Douglas. Does this mean that he might finally fuck off from our screens? Anyway, Shane and London put on a good match up. London and Shane are fairly familiar with each other outside of TNA, which lead to a few great looking spots, including London catching the superkick attempt into a Dragon screw legwhip then a Figure Four rollup, but it only got a two count. Shane reversed London’s dropsault into a vicious looking powerbomb. Shane went up to the top rope looking for his trademark elbow drop, but London moved out of the way at the last second. London gets up and gives Shane a double jump moonsault, but Shane kicks out. Shane blocks a suplex attempt into a sunset flip and almost gets the win, but London gets his shoulders up at the last second. Shane gets up and stands in the corner. He begins stomping his foot against the canvas. London is getting back to his feet. Stomp, stomp. London steadies himself. Stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp. Shane charges across the ring and goes for the Superkick, but London ducks under. Superkick of his own! Shane is out. London points upwards, showing the crowd he’s going for his trademark SSP. He turns around…straight into a chairshot from Shane Douglas! The ref calls for the bell. He’s disqualified Michael Shane. London starts getting back to his feet, but gets clocked in the back with the chair. The ref tries to stop this heinous attack, but he takes a superkick from Shane for his troubles. Shane and Douglas start stomping away at London. Here comes Chris Sabin! He jumps onto the apron and nails Shane with a right hand. Sabin springboard dropkicks Douglas, sending him flying under the bottom rope. Sabin stands above the fallen London, stopping the heels from attacking.

Paul London bt Michael Shane by DQ (69/51/88) ***

The X-Division title gained image.

6. ‘A Very B-Jizzle Christmas’ Part III

And now to the final part of our seasonal drama…

NARRATOR“B-Jizzle made his way across the snowy plains,

Riding his disco loving stead, pulling tightly at his reigns.

Sure enough, as he had been told, he knew he’d found Lawler’s lair,

As there was a large neon sign standing twelve feet in the air.

So B-Jizzle dismounted off his horse, and readied himself for war,

Because some shizzle was about to go down, at it was gunna be hardcore."

(B-Jizzle got off Gilbertti and tied him to a post. He struggled to the door of Lawler’s lair through the blizzard, and pushed a door open. Inside he could see Lawler and his goons.)

LAWLER“Mwahahaha. Now the world will have to listen to me, now they’ll stop thinking ‘Brian Lawler – son of Jerry’ and remember me as ‘Brain Lawler – the man who stole Christmas’. And there’s no one to stop me!”

JAMES “Don’t speak to soon Brian.”

(James jumps out from his hiding place.)

LAWLER“BG James, my long time nemesis! I had a feeling you would try and stop me.”

JAMES “Your days are numbered Brian, so why don’t you let Santa go and give back Christmas.”

LAWLER“Never! I’m sick of people, always comparing me to my dad. I am Brian Lawler! I am not just the son of Jerry, I am my own man, and people will never forget me!”

JAMES“I’m sorry Brian, but I just can’t let you do this.”

LAWLER“You can try and stop me, but you’ll have to get through my army of Ninjas first!!”

(From nowhere 5 or 6 Ninjas appear. Ok, not quite an army, but it’ll do. They begin circling James, and then we go into Batman mode. B-Jizzle starts fighting them off with melodramatic strikes with ‘POW’ ‘SOCK and ‘KAPLUNK’ appearing in the sky. The final Ninja is standing their groggy and James gives him the Shake, Rattle and Roll. B-Jizzle turns his attention to Lawler, who is escaping out a side door.)

LAWLER“You may have won this round James, but I’ll be back.”

(Lawler slams the door. James tries to open it, but its locked tight. B-Jizzle turns his attention back to his original target – Santa. He sees an office chair which looks to be where Santa is being held. He spins it around, and it reveals Santa…)

SANTA“Ho ho ho if you weeeeeeeeeeeeell. Well done BG, you’ve saved Christmas for all those funky little monkeys out there. I tried to fight them up, but they was clubberin’ BG, I tell you they was clubberin’.”

JAMES “It’s ok Dus..I mean Santa. But hurry, it’s almost midnight on Christmas Eve and you need to deliver all your presents.”

SANTA“You’re right, I gotta fly. (Santa waddles over and jumps into his slay). On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, on Vixen, if you weeeeeeell, on Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, on Blitzen…”

Santa flies off into the night and BG stands tall, knowing that once again Christmas had been saved.

‘End’

77%

7. The Battle Is Won But The War Is Not Over

Our main event tonight is a no disqualification bout between the monster that is Gacy and Raven. Gacy comes out to the ring accompanied as always by Father Mitchell. Gacy slowly makes his way down the ramp, dragging his shovel behind him. He seems prepared for the match. Soon the arena goes black and Raven appears. He doesn’t waste anytime, sliding into the ring, and the two batter each other with a barrage of right hands. Raven is the first to bring a weapon into the fray, nailing Gacy with a stiff chairshot on the outside. He tries to whip Gacy into the ropes, but it’s reversed and Raven hits the steel hard. Gacy begins to work the smaller Raven over, tossing him around the outside, using his size advantage. He goes back inside with Raven busted open. I’m talking about a 0.6 on the Muta scale. Gacy throws Raven inside the ring. He whips him into the ropes, but Raven ducks. Chopblock on Gacy. Raven grabs the chair and sets it up in the ring. He whips Gacy into the ropes. Drop toe hold onto the chair! Raven makes the cover, but only gets a 1 count. Gacy sits up. Knee to the face. Raven makes the cover again, but only gets a 1. He leaves the ring and pulls out a trashcan from under the ring. Raven hits Gacy in the skull with the trashcan, denting it. Raven puts the can on the head of Gacy, then grabs his shovel. He clocks Gacy in the head with the shovel, sending an almighty clank throughout the arena. Gacy wobbles and then another shovel shot finally sends him to the mat. Raven leaves the ring once again and pulls out a table. He sets it up in the corner, then goes back to work on Gacy, who is just recovering. Raven whips him into the opposite corner to the table. He starts kneeing Gacy in the gut. Raven runs towards Gacy and gives him a big clothesline. Surprise, surprise, with Raven on top, Jeff Jarrett runs down to the ring. Just as Raven is giving Gacy a 10 punch, Jarrett jumps onto the apron and nails him with his title belt. Raven gets knocked off the ropes, allowing Gacy to recover. He pulls Raven between his legs then gives him a running powerbomb through the table! Gacy makes the cover and wins the match, thanks to the interference of Jeff Jarrett. After the match, yes you’ve guessed it, Gacy and Jarrett continue the beatdown. Jarrett sets up another table on the outside. Gacy lifts Raven onto his shoulder and gets ready to deliver another powerbomb, but AJ Styles jumps into the ring. He came through the crowd. Gacy drops Raven and turns his attention to Styles, who ducks under the attack and gives him a big spinning wheel kick, sending Gacy through the ropes. Jarrett decides not to get involved and stays on the outside.

Gacy bt Raven (63/59/67) *

Raven lost overness. Gacy gained overness.

8. Styles Wants His Championship Clash

Styles demands that a mic. Our ring announcers throw one to him.

STYLES“Jeff, this is going to end. I want you to stop being a little bitch and face me, like a man. For weeks and weeks now you have been ducking me, hiding from me, denying me what is rightfully mine: that title belt. You stole it from me and I want it back! What else do I have to do Jeff? I’ve pinned you right here in the centre of the ring. I’ve made you tap right here in the centre of this very ring. And last week I beat Abyss in a steel cage match. Then you attacked me Jeff, attacked me like the coward, did this to me(points to the bandage on his forehead). So Jeff, I’m out here and I am demanding I get my title shot. Now are you going to give it to me or am going to have to make you?!”

Jarrett grabs a mic.

JARRETT“You want your title shot, hotshot. You really think you’re good enough to go one on one with the Chosen One? Well you got it. But there will be a stipulation. If I win the match then you never get a title shot whilst I am champion. So you better get your rest boy, because come January 7th, your ass is mine!”

Jarrett drops the mic and the shows fades out.

84%

-End Show-

CQ – 73%

PPV - 0.21

NOTE - The original show did continue bolding in various places, like the others prior to this one, but I forgot to save the version of some shows with the formatting already on them. Apologies if this makes your reading more difficult, but I can't really be bothered to do it again.

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Great diary, also like how abyss mostly just ever says " Grrr " . Poor guy, he is just so misunderstood :lol: . Not to mention me being a paul london mark liking how you brought london in as X instead and are pushing him strongly unlike another certain large wrestling federation that'll go unnamed.

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I was going through my old shows etc and unfortunately I haven't saved my New Year's Eve show. Luckily this was just a Best of 2003 special, so it wasn't a proper show, but it's just a heads up if you wonder why there is a big gap.

Also, I didn't save a press conference, but all it did was announce that TNA had signed a deal with Fox for a prime time TV show. It's not really important so I won't bother to rewrite it :).

So anyway, on with the shows:

14-1-04

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Attendance - 2003

1. A New Face For A New Era

After an expansive brand new opening sequence, the new era of TNA begins with Don Callis coming down to ringside. He doesn’t join Tenay at the announce table, instead he demands a mic and walks up the steps, then into the ring.

CALLIS“Welcome to Total Nonstop Action, live on FOX!!”

The 2000 fans in attendance cheer surprisingly. I suppose you have to pop for a brand new TV show.

CALLIS“That’s right you hicks, it’s the beginning of a new era. This year is going to be the year of Don Callis’ TNA. I am going to show you people how a real promoter runs a company. There are going to be a lot of changes around here, and shortly you shall witness the first one. You will notice that I am not seated next to Mr Tenay over there. This is because I am giving up my announcing duties. I am a busy man, and if I am to take this company to number one I need to be watching over it at all times. And frankly, I’m just too damn good for commentary anyway. (Boos). So I am going to reveal my replacement. He is a man that I know can truly fill the void left by me, and he truly is a TREMENDOUS announcer. Ladies and gentlemen, your new color commentator, Mr Jeff G. Bailey!

Bailey comes through the curtain and struts down the ramp, looking very proud of himself. He is suited and booted, and kind of looks like Bill Hicks. He apparently has somewhat of a cult following on the independent circuit, as there are a few cheers from the crowd. Bailey goes into the ring, shakes Callis’ hand then joins Tenay at the table, formally introducing himself to the viewers.

CALLIS“And I’ll tell you one thing that’s not going to change, and that’s our world heavyweight champion, Jeff Jarrett. There is no way in hell that AJ Styles is walking out of the arena tonight with that belt.”

Callis drops the mic and leaves the ring so the show can get underway.

62%

Jeff G. Bailey gained overness.

2. A Divine Return

The first match of the new era marks the return of independent tag team Divine Storm. Although they have been criticised in the past for being ‘spot monkeys’, this match really proved that they can go toe to toe with the best. The Naturals really looked impressive in the match also, almost picking up the win with a powerbomb-crossbody combo. Russo tried his best to keep his boys in the game, but eventually the far more experienced Divine Storm triumphed. Chase Stevens tried to come off the top with an axe handle smash, but Quiet Storm hit him in the gut. Storm went behind the winded Stevens and impaled him with the Storm Cradle Driver for the win. This really was a match that opened many eyes as to the future of the tag division.

Divine Storm bt The Naturals (68/44/92) ***

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

3. The Prophecy Revealed

After the break, we come back to are plunged straight into a video promo featuring Christopher Daniels.

DANIELS“As the New Year rolls in we all examine ourselves. We look at ourselves and put our position in society under the microscope. The truth is we are weak and searching for acceptance. We can never be happy with our lives. We are forever searching for answers, but really we’re asking all the wrong questions. All we need to do is open our eyes, and the path will become clear. Luckily, I am here. I am your savoir. I am the Fallen Angel. I am here to offer you salvation. All you have to do is follow me. The prophecy states that in order to reach the Promised Land we have to make sacrifices. We have to put our bodies on the line, put our souls on the line. We must fight not for ourselves, but for the Prophecy. We must battle for our brothers, battle for our sisters; our comrades in the holy quest.”

Daniels pauses for a second then stares at the camera, intensity in his eyes.

DANIELS“I am the Fallen Angel. Follow me. Follow the Prophecy.”

The screen fades to black.

84%

4. A Matter Of Respect

We go back to the in-ring action with a match between Glen Gilbertti and John Walters. This encounter has been brewing for a while, mainly due to Walters constantly insulting the much more seasoned Gilbertti. Gilbertti demanded the match in order to teach Walters some respect. Gilbertti himself seems to be becoming a fan favourite, as his bad luck has drawn much sympathy from the fans. Walters is accompanied by Vince Russo, who makes his second appearance of the night. Gilbertti strangely starts the match with some impressive match work, attempting to embarrass the arrogant Walters, but technical wrestling seems to be Walters’ forte as he takes back the advantage, working over the arm of the former Dancing Queen. However, Walters’ overconfidence almost leads to his downfall when he gets caught on the top rope with a superplex. Gilbertti goes for the Last Dance stunner, but he’s distracted by Russo who jumps up onto the apron. The ref argues with Russo, and with his back turned, Walters gives Gilbertti a low blow then a Fisherman Buster for the win.

John Walters bt Glen Gilbertti (65/57/74) *3/4

John Walters gained overness. Glen Gilbertti lost overness.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

5. During The Commercial Break…

We do the classic Raw bit where the cameras caught some commotion in the back during the break, except its actually entertaining when you’ve got a non homosexual announce team calling it. The cameras show America’s Most Wanted taking their bags from the trunk of their car. They are just removing the final bags when suddenly from behind two men appear and begin pummelling them. It’s Da Hit Squad! Mack and Mafia are kicking seven shades of shit out of the tag champions. Mafia grabs Harris and belly to belly suplexes him on a car bonnet. Mack runs Storm head first into a concrete pillar. The champs have been left in a crumpled heap as DHS prove once again that they are hungry for the gold.

53%

Mack gained overness.

6. Destiny…

We go back in time with Raven at this point. No not literally, but he does gives us a look into the past. Raven is sitting on a swing set that’s looking fairly worse for wear. All around him is darkness. He’s back with the flannel. God it’s just like ECW again, except he looks fucking stupid bald. We are silent as he speaks, because when Raven speaks, you listen.

RAVEN“Destiny, it’s a funny word. Some believe we are born with a destiny; a course of events we cannot change, only watch unfold before our very eyes. They believe that you can’t alter destiny, that you cannot influence it, that the Almighty has decided what will happen to us, when it will happen and how we will deal with it. Some cry, some despair, others thrive in the face of adversity. I’m not one to follow the norm. I destroyed my future long ago. I succumbed to the demons that lived around me. Alcohol, drugs, I’ve done it all. I’ve taken everything thrown in my path and lowered myself to it’s level. I know despair. I know adversity. I have lived alongside them my entire existence. But I make my own destiny, I decide my fate. So it leaves the question, what is to become of the Raven? Does he lower himself to the level of those thrown in his path? Jarrett, you have something, something I desire. You are next. But you threw yourself into my path last week. You came down to the ring, hit me with that belt and cost me my own personal battle, the battle against my moral evils. My battle against Father Mitchell and the monster they call Gacy. Your time shall come too, and sooner than you think. In fact, the date is set – January 31st, Bound for Glory. That shall be our final battle. That will be the night where I shall fight my demons and finally move on, to my destiny, my own personal goal, and Jarrett that is you. Saturday January 31st, Bound for Glory, the night the war shall be won. Quote the Raven, nevermore.”

Fade out.

88%

7. The Return Of An Old Favourite

We come back from another riveting Raven promo to find our three X-Division competitors in the ring. It’s a first time out for Jacobs and Briscoe. Jacobs has really hit the independent scene this past year, going from virtual nobody to a real household name. It’s the furry boots that’s done it. We are about ready to kick things off when some familiar music blares through the arena. The crowd are on their feet. They seem to know something we don’t. Someone’s running down the ramp. It’s the Amazing Red!! He wasn’t supposed to be back for months! I guess this one’s going to be a 4-way dance. The fans are not disappointed by Red’s return. He busts out all the high-energy trademark offence that has made him a real fan favourite here in TNA. A nice looking spot where Red kicks off the back of Jacobs, hitting his Red Star Press on Kazarian. Briscoe nearly gets the win with a J-Driller on Red, but Jacobs breaks up the count, only to be ruined by a hellacious lariat by Kazarian. Red has the crowd right behind him and eventually picks up the victory with the Code Red on Briscoe. Amazing Red goes on to next week to face Paul London for the X-Division title.

Amazing Red bt Jay Briscoe, Jimmy Jacobs and Frankie Kazarian (64/50/78) **3/4

8. B-Jizzle Goes Prime Time

For those viewers who have never seen this segment before , this is your classic host bit, but with a little extra pazaz. This is not Highlight of the Night, the Heartbreak Hotel or Pipers Pit, this is B-Jizzle Intervizzle. No frills, just a couple of Barcaloungers and a cooler full of beer. BG James is sitting in the ring awaiting his guest. Out comes the ‘New F’n Show’ Jerry Lynn.

JAMES“Well howdy Jerry, how is life treating you?”

LYNN“Life’s pretty good thanks BG. How about yourself?”

JAMES – “Well you know, things are always kicking in the B-Jizzle camp. If I aint out hangin’ with mah dawgs, I’m kicking some keester in the ring...but anyway. Well Jerry, two weeks ago you were declared ninth best wrestler in North America, which must’ve been quite an honour. My question is, what does 2004 hold for Jerry Lynn?”

LYNN“Well you know BG I was quite surprised to not see your name on the list..”

JAMES“You know how it is Jerry, I mean I can’t be top every year. I decided I’d step aside and give the others their props.”

LYNN“Heh, yeah I know what you mean. It’s really a great thing for me, I mean I’ve come out here every week and do what I do, and the fans seem to appreciate it. I mean it’s what Vince fired me for. I’d like to thank all the TNA fans, because they’re why I wrestle. When you go out there and you know you’ve given those people their money’s worth, and you know they appreciate it…”

Lynn is interrupted by the arrival of Simon Diamond on the stage.

DIAMOND“Woah woah woah, Jerry please shut the hell up. I feel like I’m watching a reunion episode of Oprah. Seriously James, get Jerry a Kleenex, I think he’s about to start blubbering. Hell whilst your at it get him a dress and a pair of fucking panties. You shave that stupid looking beard off and James is sat their interviewing the hussy from Showgirls. Yes, you’ve guessed it, Simon’s got a problem, and once again Simon’s problem is with that washed-up-never-was sitting in the ring. No it’s not you Rockabilly, it’s the ‘Whole F’n Nothing’ sitting with you. You know where I placed on that list. Sixty forth. What the hell is that? Simon is the best technical wrestler in the world today, and he’s placed behind a nobody like Jerry Lynn? Simon definitely has a problem with that.”

Diamond starts walking towards the ring, then jumps on the apron, and into the ring. Jerry rises to meet him.

LYNN“You know what Simon, I’ve got a problem with all your whining. You know how I got where I am today? It was through hard fucking work. I busted my ass every single night entertaining these fans. I did whatever was asked of me. I worked behind a mask, I did the job and I made others look good. I took punks like you and made them look one hundred times better than they actually are.”

DIAMOND – “Listen boy, Simon is not amused by your little charade. You want to put your money where your mouth is? You want Simon to take you to school? That’s fine, because January 31st, Bound for Glory, it’s going to be me and you, one on one…”

Lynn snatches the mic away.

LYNN“You know what Simon, I’m not quite happy with that. I mean kicking your ass is going to be fun, but how about we make things a tad more interesting. You think you’re the best technical wrestler in the world, well prove it hotshot, because it’s going to be me and you in a submission match!

Simon seems a little shocked by this announcement. He looks like he’s got more than he bargained for. His look turns to anger as he gives Lynn a final stare than leaves the ring.

70%

Simon Diamond gained overness.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

9. The Showdown

The show finally comes down to this – the match everyone has been waiting to see. Jeff Jarrett. AJ Styles. World title. Finally, after weeks and weeks of ducking and diving, Jarrett has accepted the challenge of AJ Styles and has put the belt on the line. Both men are alone as the come down to the ring. No Callis in the corner for Jarrett. Looks like he’s going to do this one alone. Finally both men lock up. You know the drill by now. The go back and forth, with neither man being able to take a significant advantage. Styles tries to focus on the neck of Jarrett, using a variety of neck cranks and holds to weaken it. Jarrett goes for the right knee of Styles. You take away his mobility and he’s lost. Styles is all about the fast paced, high risk offence. Styles gets a near fall after a smooth Reverse DDT. Jarrett gets one of his own after reversing a suplex into a small package. Styles gets a 2 and a half with a Frog Splash. Jarrett almost retains via submission, but Styles just about makes his way to the ropes whilst in the Figure 4. Jarrett goes for clothesline, Styles ducks. German suplex. Styles rolls it through straight into a backdrop to front face pancake. Styles gives Jarrett a guillotine legdrop to the back of the neck. He lifts Jarrett to his feet. Kick to the gut. Piledriver by Styles. Jarrett is lying motionless on the canvas. Styles signals to the crowd for the Styles Clash. He lifts Jarrett up, but the champ pushes him into referee Rudy Charles. The ref is down. Styles lifts Jarrett back up. He sets up for the Styles Clash, but Jarrett low blows him. He goes for the Stroke, but Styles elbows his way out of it. He spins Jarrett round. Kick. Styles Clash! Styles goes to make the cover, but the ref is still out. Styles tries to revive him. Here comes Don Callis. He’s got a guitar in hand. He slides it to Jarrett, then jumps up on the apron. Styles comes over and clocks Callis, sending him to the floor. Styles turns round straight into the guitar shot! Jarrett picks him up off the mat, avoiding the shards of a poorly made guitar, and nails the Stroke! He makes the cover as the ref is just recovering. 1…2…3! Jarrett cheats his way to victory once again. Callis and Jarrett celebrate up the ramp as Styles is left to rue another unjust loss.

Jeff Jarrett bt AJ Styles (86/90/80) ***

-End Show-

CQ – 70%

TV – 4.94

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1. Random Tag Match #372

We kick the evening off with a tag match, featuring Live Kruers, Sonjay Dutt and Shark Boy against Kid Kash and the debuting Slyk Wagner Brown. I don’t really know much about Brown to be honest, but I suppose not that TNA have more airtime we’ll see a lot more new stars. Kash hasn’t been around for months. Hopefully they’ll actually think of something for him to do and we’ll see him a lot more regularly. A pretty good match, as you would expect from the four. No one seems out of water, but at the same time there’s nothing spectacular. Brown reverses a Dutt headscissor attempt into a nice headscissor facebuster. He celebrates briefly, but it’s cut short when Shark Boy gives him a Shark Bite, right on his ass. Brown jumps up and down holding his ass, until he’s spun round and Shark Boy gives him a standing Diamond Dust. He could really use a new finisher. Anyway, the Live Kruers are victorious, as if we didn’t see it coming.

Sonjay Dutt and Shark Boy bt Slyk Wagner Brown and Kid Kash (57/52/77) *3/4

2. This Is Just A Tribute…

Russo Inc make their way down to the ring, strutting arrogantly as if they are the best thing since sliced bread in a can. Tenay and Bailey discuss Walters’ match last week against Disco Gilbertti. Tenay calls Walters a cheat, but Bailey defends him, calling him a ‘player of the game’. Vince Russo sits, holding the ropes open for his stars. The Naturals stand towards the back of the ring, arms crossed, like bodyguards for the Russo Inc crown jewel, John Walters. Walters is on the stick.

WALTERS“Last week, I pinned Glen Gilbertti, one, two, three in the centre of this ring. Now a few weeks earlier, Mr Gilbertti promised to teach me some respect, and I will give it to him, he took me to the edge, well, maybe not the edge, probably more the middle, in fact he didn’t take me anywhere near the edge, but anyway, one thing he did do was, yes I’ll admit it, he taught me some respect. So anyway, I’m out here tonight to salute the man who taught me a lesson in respecting ‘the vets’, so here it is, my tribute to Glen Gilbertti.”

On the big screen begins the video tribute. It starts with a picture of Gilbertti and the text ‘Glen Gilbertti – A True Inspiration’, then ‘Send in the Clowns’ by Frank Sinatra plays in the background as the video starts. It shows:

-Glen Gilbertti dancing as Disco Inferno during his WCW days.

-Disco Inferno being pinned by various WCW stars.

-Disco Inferno receiving various finishers from various WCW stars.

-Disco and Alex Wright dancing their way to ringside, then footage of them being beaten and pinned by various opponents.

-Disco losing his TV title to Perry Saturn.

-Disco losing the TV title for a second time to Booker T.

-Disco losing the Cruiserweight title to Evan Karagius.

-Glen Gilbertti receiving various finishers from various TNA stars.

-Glen Gilbertti being pinned by Jacqueline.

-Gilbertti acting as the horse in a ‘Very B-Jizzle Xmas’.

-Finally, Gilbertti receiving the Fisherman Buster from Walters then being pinned.

WALTERS“Well there you have it, that’s my tribute to a real nobody. Someone who tried their hardest, but never made the cut, in fact he didn’t even get close to it. Him teach me respect? He doesn’t even know what respect is. He’s a loser, plain and simple; a never was, nobody, never will be…”

This brings out Glen Gilbertti down to the ring, who gets a nice sympathetic face pop from the crowd. He enters the ring and squares up to Walters.

DISCO“Listen Walters, you’re really starting to get on my nerves now. You come out here every week and trash me, but you’ve never proved yourself to be a man. You call me a never was, a nobody, well chump, I’ve accomplished more in my career than you ever will. You’re a primadonna. You’re an arrogant, smug bastard who needs someone to take him down a peg or two, and I think I’m gunna have to be the one to do it..”

Gilbertti lays Walters out with a big right hand. The rest of Russo Inc come at him, but he fends them off with rights and lefts, nailing Stevens with the Last Dance. Disco raises his arm triumphantly, but his celebrations are ciut short after Walters comes from behind and gives him a low blow. Russo and his boys begins stomping away at Gilbertti. Walters sets him up for the Fisherman Buster…HERE COME DIVINE STORM!

Divine Storm slide into the ring and nails the Naturals and Walters, with Russo escaping under the bottom rope. Quickly they clear the ring of the dastardly heels and help Gilbertti to a vertical base. He grabs the mic.

DISCO“Hey Walters, I’ve got an idea, lets have ourselves a little match. You bring you’ve guys and I’ll bring mine (points to Divine and Storm), 6 man tag, January 31st, Bound for Glory. And you will learn to respect me!”

69% 53%

John Walters gained overness. Chase Stevens gained overness. Andy Douglas gained overness.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

3. The Gathering Get Punk’d

After an interesting commercial break (Monkey Olympics live on FOX), we come back to find CM Punk and Julio Dinero in the ring. Out come their opponents, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger. Diamond has got to be careful not to injure himself, otherwise he’ll be weakened for his submission bout against Jerry Lynn. Diamond manages to avoid much in ring action, tagging out quickly, allowing Swinger to do all the work. Whilst on the apron, Simon was visibly stretching, making sure his muscles were loose. Swinger, possibly the worst wrestler in the match was getting beat down by the more talented Punk and Dinero. Swinger takes a Devil’s Lock DDT from Punk, who then climbs to the top rope. Whilst Punk is leaving the ring, Dinero tags himself in. Punk doesn’t realise he is no longer the legal man, and sets himself on the top rope. Dinero bounces back off the ropes, crotching Punk on the top! Punk falls to the mat. Dinero turns around to check on his motionless partner. Meanwhile, Swinger crawls across the ring and makes the tag to Diamond. Diamond sprints across the ring and school boy’s Dinero, getting the 1-2-3. After the match, Julio tries to help Punk to his feet, but he just shoves him away. Julio is left standing tin the ring, as Punk leaves up the rampway, looking pissed off.

Simon and Swinger bt CM Punk and Julio Dinero (61/55/82) **1/2

4. An Amazing Encounter

I’m going to save you the play by play for this much, because there was simply too much to call in this one. We’re only two weeks into the TNA on FOX era and we already have ourselves a match of the year candidate. Be sure to pick this one up on the ‘Best of the X-Division – Volume 2’. As I said, I won’t go PBP, but I will give you the best spots. London looked like he taken Red’s head off after a vicious leg lariat, but Red kicked out at two. Red went for his Code Red, but London reversed it into a hellacious spinebuster, which sent Red bouncing off the mat. Eventually Red fought back, reversing a London backbreaker attempt into a headscissor takeover, then spinning off London’s knee into an enziguri. Red went to the top, going for Infrared, but London moved as he came off the top. Red somehow managed to turn in midair and roll through the move. Red charged at London, nailing the Code Red, getting a 2 and 9/10s count, but London somehow managed to get the shoulder up. Red went for the Asai moonsault to the outside, but London caught him then slammed him back first into the ringpost. He rolls Red back into the ring and nails the double jump moonsault for a near fall. Red gets whipped into the ropes, but he Tiger feint reverses and clocks London with a spinning roundhouse kick. The finish was a tad more clusterfucked than the actual match, which is suprising as a Red match is usually pretty fucked. Michael Shane came out to the ring with Shane Douglas and began beating both men with the X-Division title belt. This caused the ref to call for the disqualification and a no contest. As usual, the appearance of Shane meant Sabin wasn’t far behind. He ran down to the ring and clocked both Franchises with huge rights. From there it turned into a 5 man brawl.

Amazing Red went to a no contest with Paul London via DQ (72/62/100) ****1/4

5. Callis Seizes An Opportunity

The ruckus is ended by the appearance of Don Callis. He comes out onto the stage with a microphone.

CALLIS “Woah woah woah. Now I look down into the ring and not only do I see a lot of hatred and rage, but also a TREMENDOUS amount of talent. So here’s what I’m going to do – I’m going to book a match, with the X-Division title on the line. It going to be Paul London versus Michael Shane, versus Chris Sabin, versus the Amazing Red, 4 way dance, one fall to take it all. See you on the 31st gentleman.”

Callis turns and leaves through the curtain. The 5 men in the ring make their way to the back as we go to commercial break.

86%

Don Callis gained overness.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

6. Bathroom Break Time

TNA officials felt they were putting on too many good matches, forcing fans to miss their favourite stars in action, so they decided to bring you A MIXED TAG MATCH. I’m not going to lie to you, I didn’t watch the match either. I made myself a snack and only saw the finish. It was worth it thought. Ham and cheese toasties rock! The match itself serves a purpose. I think fans were forgetting that these two are supposed to be feuding; hopefully this reminded them. I returned to find Doring and Siaki in the ring. Doring ducked a big roundhouse right, then managed to nail the Wham Bam Thank You Ma’am. Ugh.

Danny Doring and Trinity bt Sonny Siaki and Traci (54/60/63) 3/4*

7. AMW’s Most Wanted

Backstage we join our tag team champions, America’s Most Wanted who are with everyone’s favourite hussy, Lollipop. She’s just like Terri, but on TNA! Anyway, she begins the interview.

TERRI “Chris, James, last week you were viciously attacked by Mack and Mafia of the Hit Squad. Now I understand that you have a few words to say to them.”

HARRIS“Yes we do Lollipop. Last weeks Da Hit Squad attacked up, beating us down whilst our backs were turned. Now where we come from, folks don’t do things like that, folks settle their differences face to face, so we’re going to offer you that opportunity.”

STORM“That’s right, we are making a challenge to Da Hit Squad. If you think you’re man enough to take on America’s Most Wanted then bring yourselves to the pay per view, Bound for Glory. Hell we’ll even put our tag team titles on the line. And you boys remember that they are our tag team titles.”

HARRIS“And come Saturday 31st, it’ll be sorry about your damn luck!”

AMW leave the interview area.

TERRI“Well there you have it, America’s Most Wanted have challenged Da Hit Squad to a match at Bound for Glory. Back to you Mike.”

50%

America’s Most Wanted lost overness.

8. 2004 – The Year Of Ki?

The final match of the evening was a rather random bout, which sees Low Ki take on Abyss. Low Ki is much smaller than Abyss, but by now everyone should realise that he is not one to be underestimated. He’d kick a hole through his own mother if she pissed him off enough. Sure enough, Ki starts off the match with his trademark offence, kicking away at the legs off Abyss, trying to bring him down to size. Ki whips him into the corner and rattles the big man with a huge Koppu kick. As Low Ki is psyching himself up, focusing his energy, banging his fists against the canvas, Christopher Daniels comes out onto the top of the ramp. He doesn’t move, just stands and watches, arms crossed. Low Ki nails Abyss with another kick, then catches a glimpse of Daniels standing there. He stands by the ropes and gives Daniels a ‘wtf’ type look. Low Ki turns around as Abyss is just getting to his feet. Ki goes for another kick, but his leg gets caught. Abyss spins Ki around and nails him with a big clothesline. The stronger Abyss starts to use his size and weight advantage, locking him in a Canadian Backbreaker, wearing down the back of Low Ki. It’s not enough to put his opponent away however, as Low Ki wriggles out of the hold and down the back of him. He begins kneeing at the lower back of Abyss, then brings him to his knees. Low Ki locks in his Dragon Clutch, forcing Abyss in almost no time at all. Low Ki looks back up the ramp, but the Fallen Angel is gone.

Low Ki bt Abyss (62/61/78) **1/4

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

9. B-Jizzle Goes Main Event

After the commercial break, BG James is sitting in the Barcalounger, beer in hand, mic in the other. He takes a sip of the brewski, then gets a sort of ‘we’re live’ signal from the cameraman, so he promptly jumps up and begins the show.

JAMES“Well fans, B-Jizzle Intervizzle continues to rise up the charts, and this week we’ve hit the top, we’re the main event. And tonight we have possibly our highest profile guest so far, please welcome NWA Heavyweight champion, JEFF JARRETT!”

Jarrett comes down to the ring in classic street gear (blue jeans, plain shirt) and of course carrying his belt over his shoulder. He enters the ring taunts the crowd, standing on the corner ropes, which brings a chorus of boos. Eventually he takes his seat.

JAMES“Lets not beat around the bush here Jeff, last week you cheated AJ Styles…”

JARRETT“Whoa, hold up there, I didn’t cheat him, I beat him.”

JAMES“Jeff, we’ve been friends for years now, but I saw what happened, and you cheated AJ out of the title.”

JARRETT“And I’m telling you I didn’t cheat him out of shit. I beat him 1-2-3, centre of the ring. I do things my way, and that’s by any means necessary. I am the world champion, I am the top dog. Styles put it all on the line and lost. That’s not my fault.”

JAMES“So you’re never giving him a title shot again, despite the way you won the match?”

JARRETT“Did you not hear what I said? I didn’t cheat him, he lost the match fair and square. He screwed himself.”

JAMES“Well why don’t we take a lot at the footage, see what the fans think.”

BG points towards the screen which begins showing the conclusion to last weeks main event. It shows Callis bringing the guitar to the ring and sliding it to Jarrett who proceeds to hit Styles with it.

JAMES “Now I think it’s pretty clear looking at that.”

JARRETT “Listen hear James, I didn’t cheat. I told you earlier, I play by my rules and they are by any means necessary. If it gets the job done it gets the job done.”

JAMES“Yes but surely…”

JARRETT“Look, I’m not answering this crap anymore. Just pull out your record book James, what does it say? It says I won. Does it say how I won? Now people that’s not what matters. I won, he lost. And now he doesn’t get another shot at my title. Tough shit.”

The interview is about to continue when Erik Watts’ music blares through the arena.

78%

10. A Final Twist In The Tale

Watts comes down to the ring and climbs inside, being handed a microphone by the ring announcer. He takes a position opposite Jarrett.

WATTS“Well you see, I don’t buy that. Whether you admit it or not, you cheated AJ Styles out of the title that night, and now according to you he’s never getting another title shot again. Well Jeff, that doesn’t fly with me, and seeing as I have some pull around here, I’m giving Styles one more shot, and this time it’s going to be fair. It’s going to be you and Styles for that title, January 31st, Bound for Glory. But it’s not going to be a normal match. The problem seems to be that you can’t defend your belt like a man; one on one, no help, so you know what, I’m going to force you to, because it’s going to be you and Styles, one on one, inside a steel cage!”

Watts drops the mic and leaves the ring. Jarrett is stunned.

77%

-End Show-

CQ – 66%

TV – 4.58

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28-1-04

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1. Callis Announces A Tremendous Main Event

The final Total Nonstop Action before the Pay Per View is opened up by the appearance of Don Callis. He stomps down the rampway, looking all business as usual, but somewhat more pissed of than in his other appearances. Callis tells the timekeeper to give him a mic or be fired, so he is promptly given what he desired.

CALLIS“What the hell is wrong with people? This is my damn company, I call the shots. What is it with people thinking that they can just come out here and make matches? I, I am the mastermind behind this place. I make the matches, I deliver the ratings, and what do I get? I get some washed up chump stealing heat by booking a match that wasn’t even supposed to happen! Yes Watts, I’m talking about you. Styles wasted his chance. He put it all on the line and he LOST. But Watts has to come out here and play to the crowd, play the good guy, well Watts, this is the real world. The fans may want to see Jarrett versus Styles, but he had his chance and lost it. He threw it all away. If he was smart he would’ve thought of an insurance plan like we did. We knew Styles wouldn’t be able to resist and we beat him, by any means necessary. Unfortunately there’s nothing I can do about it now. I tried to get the match called off, but the NWA powers that be said it’s on. Nothing I can do about that. However Watts, you aren’t getting off the hook so easy. I’m going to make your life a living hell until I’ve driven you out of TNA. And it starts tonight. Seeing as you’re so chummy with Styles I’m going to book you in the main event together…taking on Jeff Jarrett and the Red Shirts. Welcome to Hell, Watts. Hope you enjoy your stay.”

Callis drops the mic and leaves. No fuss.

83%

2. Special K Massacre

Low Ki comes down the ramp, ready for his X-Division 4 way bout. His opponents stand in the ring, and frankly I don’t like their chances. The other three men in the match are Deranged, Azraiel and Izzy. He enters the ring, and the match instantly takes a 3 on 1 look to it. His opponents stand opposite him, as Low Ki stares a hole straight through them, focused as ever. The bell rings and he goes straight to work. The three men triple team him, pummelling away, but Low Ki rises up, throwing them off and sending them flying across the ring. They try and retaliate, but Ki fights them off with a barrage of palm strikes and stiff kicks. Whilst Low Ki is unloading on the luckless debutants, Christopher Daniels comes out onto the stage. He does nothing, just stands there, arm’s folded, nodding his head. Ki continues the assault inside the ring, tossing his opponents around like ragdolls. He whips all three of them into the corner and charges in with a vicious Koppu kick. Deranged staggers to the centre of the ring. Low Ki whips him hard into the opposite corner, then follows him in, cartwheeling in and striking him with an enziguri, which send Deranged to the outside. Izzy springboards in the direction of Ki, but Ki reacts fast and meets him with a huge roundhouse kick. Low Ki grabs the head of Izzy and locks in his Dragon Clutch, with brutal speed. Izzy is on the verge of tapping out, but Azraiel comes in and breaks up the submission. He starts laying in to Low Ki. He goes for a slam, but Ki blocks it with clubbing blows to the shoulder. Azraiel is forced to retreat, as Low Ki shakes the cobwebs off. He pulls Azraiel in, lifts him up and plants him with a Ki Krusher. Low Ki makes the cover for the 1-2-3. After the match, Daniels stands on the ramp, applauding Ki’s victory. As Ki walks up the ramp, Daniels offers his hand, but Ki brushes it aside, which does not look to have pleased the Fallen Angel.

Low Ki bt Azraiel, Izzy and Deranged (60/43/77) *1/2

3. Things That Go Bump In The Dark

Backstage, Kid Kash is walking to the locker room, carrying his bag over his shoulder. I don’t quite know why because he’s not booked on the card tonight, but I won’t nitpick. Kash is walking along when suddenly a door slams in the background. Kash turns around, but no one seems to be there. He continues walking on. He’s about to enter the locker room, but hears another loud noise caused by some mops and things falling over. Kash drops his bag and looks to see who might be following him. He looks down and couple of corridors, but sees no one. Kash shrugs and picks up his bag off the floor. As he finally enters the locker room, we see a shadow appear on one of the walls of the corridors. The shadow looks around briefly then runs off. Strange.

76%

Kid Kash gained overness.

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4. Simon Has A Surprise

D’Lo Brown is already in the ring awaiting the arrival of his opponent, Simon Diamond. Diamond comes out onto the ramp, looking confident with his trademark smugness. It’s an unusual look for someone who has a submission match against one of the top technical wrestlers in the world on Saturday. However, if anyone has a chance of beating Lynn, it’s Diamond. Behind all the hype and the mouth, he’s actually good in the ring, and could probably go toe to toe with anyone in TNA. Swinger accompanies Diamond out, but the two stop on the ramp. Diamond has the stick.

DIAMOND“Look D’Lo, I’m sorry, but Simon has a few changes to announce. You see, Simon is a big player in TNA, and thus when I say jump, the boys backstage say how high. I asked them to reconsider my booking tonight, because I wouldn’t want to waste my talents on someone like you, especially when I’m headlining their first Pay Per View, Bound for Glory, this Saturday. However, they wouldn’t let me get out of the match completely, so I’ve had to find a replacement. Tonight, it’s not going to be Simon versus D’Lo Brown, it’s going to be Johnny Swinger versus D’Lo Brown.”

Swingers gleeful smile quickly changes to a look of horror. He turns to Simon, who gives him a reassuring pat on the shoulder and points to the ring. Reluctantly, Swinger makes his way down the ramp, as Simon follows. He gets on the apron and gives him Simon another look, but Simon points for him to enter the ring, with a smile from ear to ear.

78%

Simon Diamond gained overness.

5. Here’s Johnny!

Swinger eventually gets inside the ring and prepares himself to face former WWF star D’Lo Brown. Lets just hope Brown doesn’t try any running powerbombs [/rimshot]. Yeah that was low, but Brown’s been a bastard backstage, claiming he should be main eventing. D’Lo shows us pretty much what he did when he was at Vinnie Mac Wrasslin’. He gives us some trademark shakey head offence then that stupid legdrop. It looks like someone shoved a cattle prod up his ass. Swinger comes back, giving Brown a back suplex off the second rope after he caught D’Lo posing too long. Swinger gives Brown a big scoop slam then mocks him with a shakey leg drop of his own. Swinger taunts the crowd, then goes back to work. He goes for a kick to the gut, but Brown catches him, spins him round and flattens him with a clothesline. D’Lo whips him against the rope. Jumping leg lariat! D’Lo starts pumping up and the crowd starts getting behind him. He clocks Swinger with a right and left, then whips him into the ring. Swinger ducks under the attack, but comes back into the Sky High. 1…2…kickout. Swinger just gets the shoulder up. Diamond jumps onto the apron. The ref tries to deal with it, but D’Lo takes matters into his own hands, pushing the ref out of the way. Diamond clocks D’Lo in the head with what looks to be a chain wrapped fist. D’Lo staggers back into a roll up. 1…2…3. Johnny Swinger gets the victory. After the match, in traditional heel style they continue the beatdown, stomping D’Lo into the mat. Yes you know what comes next. Jerry Lynn charges out to the ring, diving under the bottom rope and attacking his foes. He clears the ring and saves D’Lo. The faces embrace as Simon and Swinger are forced to retreat. Lynn mouths ‘see you Saturday’ to Diamond.

Johnny Swinger bt D’Lo Brown (62/56/68) *

D’Lo Brown lost overness. Johnny Swinger gained overness.

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6. Shane Gets Franchised

Another build up match going into TNAs first PPV, which sees Shane Douglas and Michael Shane (the Franchises) taking on Red and Chris Sabin. This is the first time we’ve seen Douglas in the ring for a fair while now, and too be honest, he wasn’t too bad. Sure he’s been wrestling the same match over and over for the past year or so, but the fans still know him, and he’s pretty good on the mic, maybe’s he’s worth keeping around. Red sells like a champ as usual, and as usual can’t throw a decent punch to save his life. He looks like he’s caressing Douglas and Shane. The heels try all their dirty heels tactics to isolate Sabin, including choking him with the tag rope, but they can’t get the three count. The crowd starts getting behind Sabin, who gets back in the match after giving Douglas a low blow. He makes the hot tag to Red, as Douglas tags out to Shane. Red ducks a swinging right then nails Shane with a spinning heel kick. Douglas tries to attack with a back suplex, but Red flips over the top and dropkicks him, sending him into Shane. Sabin and Red signal to each other then deliver stereo enziguris. Red goes for the cover, but somehow Shane gets the shoulder up. Red gets thrown out of the ring by Douglas, who steps through the ropes and starts pummelling him, throwing him knee first into the ringsteps. Sabin goes for a crossbody off the top, but Shane catches him and reverses into a powerslam. 1…2…kickout. Shane goes for a powerbomb, but Sabin reverses, flipping through. He gives Shane a kick then tries to hook him for the Future Shock, but Shane falls down the back. German suplex! Sabin landed right on his head. Shane moves into the corner and starts striking up the band. He’s stomping his foot on the canvas, when Paul London jogs down the aisle. He stands on the outside, shining his belt, which distracts Shane, which allows Sabin to crotch him. Sabin hooks Shane up, delivers the Future Shock and gets the win.

Chris Sabin and Red bt Michael Shane and ‘Franchise’ Shane Douglas (69/60/78) **

7. Mysterious Attack

Mike Tenay informs us that there is some commotion backstage, apparently involving Low Ki. The cameras go to the back and find a fallen Low Ki surrounded by TNA officials. He’s lying lifeless on the concrete. It looks as if he’s out cold. Various wrestlers are standing around trying to work out what’s wrong. Road agent Kent Meyers asks anyone if they saw anything, but the replies are all negative. EMTs come in and start tending to victim. The cameras go back to ringside as we are left to wonder who could’ve attacked Low Ki?

80%

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

8. Damn That Dastardly Danny Doring

We come back from the commercial break to this nothing match between Ron Killings and Sonny Siaki. The two old skool TNA stars battle it out whilst Tenay and Bailey discuss who could’ve attacked Low Ki backstage. They go over a list of possible suspects, narrowing the list one by one, when really they should be concentrating on the match in progress, because it’s actually very good. Siaki and Killings seem to click really well and are producing a very good match. I know they have tried to mould Siaki into TNAs bright future and failed everytime, but I seriously think this kid has a big future ahead of him. If the boys in the back can give him the right push then I could definitely see him on top some time in the future. Killings shouldn’t be discounted either. He’s a former NWA champion. All they need to do is give him the right push and he’ll blind the world. Danny Doring makes his way to ringside as the match progresses, watching his rival work Killings over. I’d just like to take this opportunity to apologise for all the shitty run in booking I’ve been doing. It’s only when you come to write the shows that you realise how ridiculously overused it is. I must be the second coming of Russo or something. Anyway, to the surprise of few, Siaki and Killings slug away in the corner, and the ref gets knocked down whilst trying to break them up. Siaki floors Killings with a low blow then taps his temple, implying how smart he is. Doring slides under the bottom rope, quiet as a mouse, spins Siaki round and nails the G-Spot Suite. Siaki is sent crashing to the mat, as Killings and the ref both recover. Killings crawls over, drapes his arm over Siaki and gets the 3 count. Doring cost Siaki the match.

Ron Killings bt Sonny Siaki (81/74/88) ***1/2

9. Welcome To Raven’s Clockwork House Of Fun…

Raven is sitting in the corner of a darkened room, legs crossed, hands clasped together. The camera zooms in on him as he looks up, eyes staring at us, every single one of us, thoughtfully. He begins..

RAVEN“Saturday January 31st, NWA:TNA presents Bound for Glory. This is however only a half-truth. The strong, the clever and the downright conniving are bound for glory, whilst those who remain are bound for failure. It is the way of nature that there are winners and losers. Only the strongest survive, and the weak? The weak die. So it comes down to me and you, Gacy. One final battle. One final fight to end the war. I am sure that somewhere down the line we shall meet again, but this fight is about more than pride, it’s about morals and values. Mitchell, you represent everything I used to stand for. You represent the demons who used to taunt me, following me like an unwanted shadow. They were everywhere I turned, I could not escape them, until eventually I gave in. But I am stronger now. I have forgiven myself for my past, and am looking toward the future, and my destiny. But before I can put the past to rest, I need to finish this one final battle. And we’re going to finish things my way, in my world… Welcome to Raven’s Clockwork House of Fun.”

Raven makes his trademark crucifix pose and the camera fades out.

91%

Raven gained overness.

10. The Tremendous Handicap Match

The shows ends with a final build up match before Saturday’s big event. Jarrett and Styles will collide one more time inside a steel cage with the NWA World title on the line. It’s pretty much what would expect from a handicap main event – nothing too special, but nothing that makes you want to change the channel. Some nice exchanges, mainly involving Gage, Jarrett and Styles. There was instant heat whenever Jarrett and Styles got in the ring together. At one point Gage went for his boot scrapes on Styles, but he kipped up into a hurricanrana, slamming Gage’s head against the turnbuckle pad. Styles bounced off the ropes and nailed some boot scrapes off his own, then finished it off with a stiff dropkick to the face. Watts is isolated by the heel team, and is busted open during the match. The Red Shirts double team him in the ring and hit a very nice double team spinebuster on him, sending Watts bouncing off the mat. Jarrett jumped into the ring and knocked Styles flying off the apron, then sent the Security to keep him occupied on the outside. Jarrett pulls the bloodied Watts off the canvas and delivers the Stroke, then pins Watts for the win. With Styles down on the outside, the Red Shirts come back into the ring, bringing the World title belt with them. Gage and Northcutt hold Watts up and Jarrett grabs his belt. He taunts Jarrett with it, then lines up the shot, but Styles is back in the ring. He nails Northcutt and Gage from behind. He ducks Jarrett’s attempted title attack, then kicks him in the gut, and launches him over the top rope. Styles has cleared the ring. He looks down and sees the NWA World title on the ground. He lifts it up, stands up on the turnbuckle and holds it high in the air. Will this be the outcome come Bound for Glory?

Jeff Jarrett and the Red Shirt Security bt AJ Styles and Erik Watts (68/62/78) *3/4

-End Show-

CQ – 76%

TV – 4.81

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Simply awesome. Pure and simple. This may not always make sense...hence the logic statements no?...but it works quite well. I am seriously looking forward to NWA Bound For Glory. Thanks again for reposting all of these and for contining LaFunky.

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--NWA WORLD TITLE CAGE MATCH--

--Jeff Jarrett © vs. AJ Styles--

--CLOCKWORK HOUSE OF FUN MATCH--

--Raven vs. Gacy--

--SUBMISSION MATCH--

--Simon Diamond vs. Jerry Lynn--

--'ONE FALL TO TAKE IT ALL' X-DIVISION TITLE MATCH--

--Paul London © vs. Amazing Red vs. Chris Sabin vs. Michael Shane--

--NWA TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH--

--America's Most Wanted © vs. Da Hit Squad--

--Russo Inc. vs. Glen Gilbertti & Divine Storm--

--Plus, a special Free For All bout--

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The show kicks off with some pyrotechnics, as NWA:TNA presents it’s first ever 3 hour Pay Per View event. It’s been about a year and a half since the creation of the promotion, and they are finally in a position to make inroads into the dominance of the World Wrestling Entertainment Empire. We kick off with a ‘free for all’ match, just to get the crowd warmed up before the actual spectacle begins. We hand over to Mike Tenay on commentary.

TENAY“Hello fans and welcome to NWA:TNA’s first pay per view supercard! I’m Mike Tenay and tonight I am joined by TNA Management Consultant, Don Callis.”

CALLIS“Yes that’s right Mike, I am here live and in color, you get that, in color. Now I know you regular fans would be expecting to hear the voice of Jeff G. Bailey, I have given him the night off, because all though he has been doing a TREMENDOUS job these past few weeks, I wanted to be here to witness the show firsthand, and you know how a bit of star power increases the buyrates, eh Tenay.”

TENAY“Uh yes…”

CALLIS“I can see it now, all the smarks will be getting on their computers, informing the rest of the world ‘oh my god, Callis is on commentary’ and the buys will sky rocket.”

TENAY“Yeah sure Don. Anyway, remember fans there is still time to order the show, just contact your cable operator and tell them you want to purchase NWA:TNA’s Bound for Glory. In the mean time, Mr Callis has booked a pre-pay per view match for everyone’s entertainment, and it will be a 4-way elimination tag match involving Danny Doring, Roadkill, David Young, Sonny Siaki, Sonjay Dutt, Shark Boy and the debut of the Briscoes, Mark and Jay, who has already made his singles debut in TNA.”

CALLIS“That’s right Mike, and I was greatly impressed with Jay. My scouts have been keeping their eyes on these two for a while now…”

TENAY “Scouts?”

CALLIS “Yeah, that’s right Tenay, I’ve got scout all over the “indy” (with finger quotes) scene. There is wrestling outside TNA you know Mike.”

TENAY “Umm yeah, anyway I’m sure that the team who wins this match tonight will be in line for a NWA Tag Team title shot somewhere down the line, right Don?”

CALLIS“Oh of course Mike, whoever wins this match will receive a title shot somewhere down the line, against the tag champions, whoever they may be.”

TENAY“That’s right Don, because anything can happen in Total Nonstop Action. So lets get to the match, as it appears Danny Doring and Roadkill are on their way out.”

FREE FOR ALL – Danny Doring & Roadkill vs Sonjay Dutt & Shark Boy vs David Young & Sonny Siaki vs The Briscoes

After all eight men have made their way down to the referee Andrew Thomas sends the illegal wrestlers out the ring, leaving Jay Briscoe and Sonjay Dutt to start the match off. The two circle around the ring, then lock up in the centre. Jay backs Dutt against the ropes and whips him to the other side. Shoulder block by Jay. He skips over Sonjay and bounces against the ropes himself, as Dutt kips up in the centre of the ring and delivers a shoulder block of his own. Dutt gives the crowd a quick pose, but Jay ends it by tripping him and attempting the cover. Dutt kicks out at 1, then trips Jay with his palm to make a cover of his own, but like Briscoe only gets a 1. Both men get back to their feet and circle once again. Sonjay ducks under Jay with a hammerlock, wrenching his arm. Jay taps his shoulder then ducks under, reversing the hold. Dutt looks to try and get out of the hold, and does so by grabbing Jay’s neck with his free arm, jumping in the air and snapmaring him over. Jay holds his neck briefly, sitting on the canvas, then slowly backs into the corner, tagging in his brother Mark.

Mark comes in strong, going for a clothesline, but it’s ducked and Sonjay gives him a neckbreaker. Mark goes for another slugging right, but Dutt ducks again and applies a wastelock. Mark uses his strength and pulls arms apart, and rolls round into a wastelock of his own. He goes for a German suplex, but Sonjay blocks in midair and rolls Mark up with a modified victory roll. Dutt gets a 2 count, but Mark kicks out. The two begins to raise the pace of the match, exchanging shoulder blocks and armdrags, before Mark holds in the armbar. Dutt begins to battle back to his feet then gets to a vertical base. He flips and flops around, and even cartwheels, before reversing into another armdrag. Dutt decides he’s had enough time in the ring and tags in Danny Doring. Right hands to Mark. He backs him into the ropes. Irish whip. Mark reverses and plants the returning Doring with a dropkick. Legdrop by Briscoe. He makes the tag to Jay. They lift him up in a suplex position then drop him down face first. Jay makes the cover, but only gets a 2. He bounces off the ropes and gives Doring an elbow drop. He goes for a second, but Doring moves out the way. Doring gives Jay some rights, then slams him down. Doring makes the tag to Roadkill. Roadkill comes in and gives Jay a clothesline. He bounces off the ropes and delivers a big splash, but it only scores a 2 count. Roadkill lifts the much smaller Jay to his feet then gives him a scoop slam. Reverse chinlock is applied, as Roadkill tries to choke the life out of Jay. Briscoe edges his way to the ropes, forcing the break.

The two lock up, but Roadkill merely tosses Briscoe across the ring. Briscoe comes back with a dropkick to the knee, flooring the angry chicken plucker. He tags Siaki into the ring. They go for a double suplex on Roadkill, but they can’t get him up. Roadkill reverses and suplexes both to the crowd’s delight. He makes the tag to Doring, who climbs to the top rope and flies off with his Danaconda leg drop onto his nemesis Siaki. He makes the cover, but Young comes in and breaks up the count, but he turns round straight into a sidewalk slam from Roadkill. Roadkill then proceeds to climb to the top rope, going for his trademark splash, but Siaki crotches him on the top rope. Siaki looks pleased with himself, but he turns around straight into Bareback. Doring makes the cover and gets the 1-2-3. Sonny Siaki and David Young have been eliminated. After the losers finally leave, Doring and Shark Boy get back to it. Drop toe hold by Shark. He applies a headlock on the ground, but Doring manages to get back to his feet, and gives Shark a back suplex. He makes the cover, but Shark Boy kicks out. Doring pulls Shark Boy to his feet and goes for a bulldog, but Shark Boy slips out and pushes him straight into the turnbuckle. German suplex! Doring just got folded in half. Shark Boy drags Doring over to the corner and makes the tag to Dutt.

Slingshot legdrop to Doring. Sonjay pulls Doring to his feet and whips him into the empty corner. Flipping handspring elbow by Dutt. Doring staggers out the corner, but gets pulled back in by Dutt. He goes for a swinging DDT, but Doring blocks it after the 180. He lifts Doring up and rams him into his corner, tagging in Roadkill, who steps into the ring and begins work on Dutt. He gives Dutt some right and lefts, then goes for a big splash, but Dutt jumps up and reverses the charge into a hurricanrana. Roadkill gets to his feet, but is met by the boots of Dutt. Roadkill wobbles and is backed against the ropes. Sonjay runs up and goes for a spinning wheel kick, but Dutt gets caught. Roadkill walks him to the centre of the ring, and powerbombs Dutt down, bouncing him off the match. Cover, 1, 2, 3. Dutt and Shark Boy have been eliminated. We’re down to the Briscoes and Doring & Roadkill. Mark enters the ring, and immediately dropkicks Roadkill in the knee, which takes him down to one. Jay jumps in and dropkicks the other knee, taking Roadkill down to his knees. Both Briscoes bounce against the ropes then give Roadkill dropkicks to either side of his head. Sick! Mark goes for the cover, but Doring breaks it up. The ref tries to get him out of the ring, but Jay clocks him. A 4 man brawl erupts. Doring goes for the Bareback, but Jay ducks under and straight into a Tiger suplex. Mark goes for a crossbody, but Roadkill catches him. He lifts Mark up and holds up in a Gorilla press. He throws Mark onto Jay, sending both of them crashing to the mat. Doring and Roadkill signal to eachother, and Roadkill pulls Mark to his feet. They go for the Buggy Bag. Sonny Siaki runs down to the ring. As Doring runs against the ropes, Siaki pulls the top rope down, sending Doring to the floor! Back in the ring, Jay gives Roadkill a chopblock, and he drops Mark. Jay bounces against the ropes and gives him a Yakuza kick. Mark climbs to the top rope and nails the Moonsault. 1…2…3! The Briscoes win the match, thanks to interference from Sonny Siaki.

The Briscoes bt Danny Doring & Roadkill, Sonny Siaki & David Young, and Sonjay Dutt & Shark Boy (69/57/81) **1/4

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Attendance – 8147

The show opens up with a video package played to ‘Bound’ by Disturbed.

Ready

-Clip of Styles pinning Jarrett to win the NWA World title on 11/06/03-

Darkness cover me

-Clip of Jarrett defeating Styles to regain the belt on 22/10/03-

I'm not ready to die, girl

Because of what you don't tell me

I'm not ready to walk inside of where you're taking me

I'm not ready to die, girl

-Clip of Styles making Jarrett tap out in the Texas Cloverleaf on 26/11/03-

Because of what you don't tell me

I'm not willing to compromise the man i want to be

-Clip of Styles pinning Jarrett on 3/12/03-

Think you're a little bit closer

To changing me

-Clip of Callis announcing Styles versus Abyss in a steel cage match on 10/12/03-

You're never winning me over

You're wasting time

-Clip of Styles defeating Abyss in the cage match, but then being attacked by Jarrett and his cronies on 17/12/03-

Leave me be

I'm not ready to die, girl

Because of what you don't tell me

I'm never going to vow the line of your conformity

-Clip of Styles demanding his title shot from Jarrett on 24/12/03-

I'm not ready to die, girl

Because of what you don't tell me

I'm not ready to leave the realm of anonymity

-Clip of Jarrett retaining his title against Styles via a guitar shot on 12/1/04-

Think you're a little bit closer

To changing me

You're never winning me over

You're wasting time

-Clip of Erik Watts announcing Jarrett versus Styles for Bound for Glory on 21/01/04-

Get away from me

Think you're a little bit closer

To changing me

-The video ends with the final clip of Styles holding the NWA World title belt in the air after fending off Jarrett, Gage and Northcutt on 28/01/04-

You're never winning me over

You're wasting time

76%

TENAY“Welcome to NWA:TNA’s very first supercard pay per view, Bound for Glory! I’m Mike Tenay, joined by Don Callis.”

CALLIS“Welcome to my show, Mike. It’s great to be here promoting my very first pay per view extravaganza. Yes fans, I am proud to welcome you to Don Callis presents Bound for Glory! Now lets not waste anytime tonight, Tenay. I’ve heard you on FOX and you waste time with your pointless chatter – doesn’t do anything for ratings. You understand, right?”

TENAY“Listen Don, I’ve been doing this job since before you were leading a bunch of Action Men, so why don’t you just let me do my job, ok?”

CALLIS “Whoa whoa whoa, what’s with the attitude Mike, I’m just trying to keep you on your toes, ok, right, good. Anyway, on with the show.”

TENAY“Ok Don. Anyway, our first match will be a battle of future versus present, as Glen Gilbertti teams with independent stars Divine Storm to take on John Walters and his Russo Inc buddies, the Naturals, Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens.”

CALLIS“That’s right Mike, this one has been brewing for weeks now, and it’s all about respect, as Walters looks to give Gilbertti’s career one final flush down the toilet.”

TENAY “And we can’t forget about Vince Russo, who will no doubt be present at ringside for the match, and he definitely has the potential to swing the match in the direction of his boys.”

With that Vince Russo and his crew make their way to the ring. I say Russo, but in fact John Walters leads them all down to ringside. They are soon followed by the team of Gilbertti and Divine Storm, who get a nice face pop from the crowd.

Glen Gilbertti and Divine Storm vs Russo Inc (Walters, Douglas & Stevens)

The match kicks off with Walters and Storm in the ring. Storm trots close to the ropes, and Russo grabs his ankle, distracting him, allowing Walters to attack from behind. Forearms to the back of Storm. He whips him across the ring. Clothesline attempt ducked. Storm comes back and levels him with a flying forearm. He drags Walters to the corner and tags in Chris Divine. The two give Walters a double wishbone, then Divine delivers an elbow drop. He pulls Walters up and goes for an atomic drop, but Walters flips over the back. Backdrop by Walters. Divine landed right on his head! Walters grapevines the leg and stretches to make the tag to Stevens. The Natural comes in and gives Divine a knee drop. He whips Divine into the corner, and charges in, but Divine gets the boot up. Swinging neckbreaker by Divine. He’s quickly back to his feet and jumps onto the second rope. Flying legdrop on Stevens! Divine makes the cover but only gets a 2. He lifts Stevens arm, exposing the chest and makes the tag to Gilbertti. Jab to the midriff by Gilbertti. He starts jabbing away at Stevens. Inverted atomic drop. Gilbertti sits atop Stevens pummelling away at his forehead, until Walters jumps into the ring and breaks it up. Gilbertti goes after Walters, but he quickly slides under the ropes. Whilst Gilbertti taunts Walters, Steven comes up from behind and gives him a reverse DDT. Stevens pulls Gilbertti into the corner and tags Douglas. The two stomp away at the midsection of Gilbertti, then Chase leaves the ring.

Russian leg sweep by Douglas. Douglas waits for Gilbertti to get up then gives him a hurricanrana. Douglas applies an armwringer then pulls Gilbertti to the corner. Tag to Walters. Walters climbs to the top rope and gives him an axehandle to the shoulder. Walters grabs his arm and whips him into the corner. Knifeedge chops. Gilbertti reverses and gives Walters a chop of his own, but a kick to the gut holts that. Walters give him an open hand slap then whips him to the other side of the ring. He charges in and gives Gilbertti a clothesline. Walters lifts Gilbertti onto the top rope. He climbs the ropes himself and hooks Gilbertti’s arms. Double underhook superplex! Gilbertti got launched across the ring! Walters gets back to his feet slowly then grabs Gilbertti. Backbreaker. Walters grabs the leg and slams it against the canvas, knee first. Gilbertti clutches the knee in pain, but it’s stopped when Walters pulls him up. He goes for a suplex, but Gilbertti ducks down the back. Walters turns round. Stunner! Gilbertti hit the desperation move! Both men are down, and slowly moving towards their corner. Walters makes the tag to Stevens as Gilbertti tags in Storm!

Clothesline to Stevens. Another clothesline. Quiet Storm whips him into the ropes. Back bodydrop. Douglas comes in, but is met by Divine. Divine Storm whips Douglas into the ropes. He comes back and flapjack him up. They stick out their knees as Douglas falls rib-first on them. Divine Storm are attacked from behind by Stevens and Walters. They whip them into the ropes then go for a double clothesline, but its ducked. The heels turn round and are met by a slingshot shoulderblock by Gilbertti, who got the blind tag. Gilbertti makes the cover, but only gets a 2 on Walters. Gilbertti whips Walters into the ropes, but Douglas stops him. Dropkick by Gilbertti sends both men tumbling out of the ring. The two get up on the outside, but are met by stereo somersault planchas from Divine Storm. Back inside is Stevens and Gilbertti. The two slug it out until Stevens give him a low blow. DDT by Stevens. Walters somehow makes his corner and gets a tag. Michinoku Driver by Walters only gets a 2 count. He whips Gilbertti into the corner hard, then gives him an enziguri. Walters goes for a Fisherman Buster, but Gilbertti ducks down the back. He pushes Walters into the ropes and rolls him up. Gilbertti has a handful of tights. Walters makes the cover. 1…2…3! Gilbertti gets the pin over Walters. He and his team celebrate on the outside, as Walters curses his luck.

Glen Gilbertti and Divine Storm bt Russo Inc (59/47/72) *1/4

TENAY“Well it looks like Gilbertti finally taught Walters some respect.”

CALLIS “Hardly, Mike. John Walters is one of the brightest stars this company has. He doesn’t have to be taught respect, he makes people respect him. Gilbertti should know that what’s best for business, and that’s that he should lay down for Walters and move aside. Gilbertti is a nobody, Walters is a star.”

TENAY “Whatever happened to respecting the veterans?”

CALLIS“That’s back in the past with glam rock and the mullet. This is the new millennium, and it’s all about being number one Anyway, lets get on with the show.”

TENAY “Alright Don. Our next match is a tag title match, as America’s Most Wanted defend their belts against Mafia and Mack of Da Hit Squad. Over the past few weeks Mack and Mafia have stated that their goal in TNA is to tag win the tag gold, and have shown they will do it by any means necessary.”

With that ‘Cowboy’ James Storm and ‘Wildcat’ Chris Harris make their way out to ringside. They play the typical fan favourites, slapping hands with everyone around ringside before entering the ring. Then come their opponents, Da Hit Squad. They don’t even acknowledge the jeers of the crowd, they walk straight to the ring with their eyes very much on the prize.

NWA Tag Team Title Match

America’s Most Wanted vs Da Hit Squad

The four men square up in the ring. Mack and Mafia attempt to intimidate their opponents. AMW don’t even flinch. Then it begins, with both teams delivering big rights. DHS back their opponents into the corners. They deliver some more punches and chops, then look to whip AMW into each other. They try it, but Harris leapfrogs Storm. The two continue the momentum and clothesline both Mafia and Mack! Mafia gets rolled to the outside and the ref orders Storm out of the ring, so we’re left with Mack and Harris. Mack gets backed into the corner. Knifeedge chops by Harris. Mack gets whipped across the ring. Harris charges in with the clothesline, but Mack gets the boot up. Harris staggers back and Mack follows. He spins Harris round and gives him a terrible belly to belly suplex. Ouch, that was sloppy. Mack makes a cover, but Harris kicks out. Mack makes the tag to Mafia. Mafia comes in and delivers the elbow drop. Mafia bounces off the ropes with some momentum, and goes for a senton, but Harris rolls out the way. Tag to Storm. Cowboy gives Mafia a big knee to the stomach. He goes for an irish whip, but Mafia reverses ducking under Storm’s arm. German suplex! That looked evil! Storm got flipped right over! Mafia grabs the neck of Strom and wrenches back. He drives the knee into the back of Storm’s neck, then pulls him to his feet. He goes for an irish whip, but Storm reverses. Powerslam! Storm holds on for the cover, but Mack breaks it up. Storm gets a low blow from Mafia. He whips Storm into the ropes. Sidewalk slam!

Mafia makes the tag to Mack. Mack goes for a powerbomb, but it’s awful. He has to let Storm down and pick him back up again. Sloppy sitout powerbomb. 1, 2, kickout. Mack whips him into the ropes. Storm ducks a clothesline attempt. Mack spins around straight into a DDT. Mack gets straight up, not even thinking about selling the move and nails a scoop slam. Mack sits up on the top rope. He goes for a big splash, but Storm moves. Both men begins crawling towards their corners. They edge towards their parters, and both men make the tag. Harris comes in the traditional face house of fire. He knocks Mafia down with a right, then has one for Mack too. He whips Mafia into the ropes. He goes for a Thesz press, but Mafia catches him. He locks up the legs and arms, then drops Harris in some sort of Fisherman Buster. Mafia makes the cover, but there’s a kickout at 2. Mafia kicks Harris in the gut. Knee lift. That looked vicious! He whips Harris into the corner, and charges in with a body attack. Harris drops to the mat, and Mafia bounces of the ropes, crushing Harris in the corner. Mafia goes to the opposite corner, and runs towards Harris, then nails the flipping cannonball right into the corner! Ouch! Tag to Mack. Mack comes in and goes for the quick legdrop-cover combo, but Harris kicks out. Mack slams Harris to the mat and tells the crowd ‘that’s it!’ He climbs through the ropes and up the turnbuckles. Mack goes for a big senton splash, but Harris rolls out of the way. Mack gets up, but it’s straight into the Catatonic! Harris makes the cover. 1…2…3! Harris gets the desperation win for his team.

America’s Most Wanted bt Da Hit Squad (69/56/82) **1/2

TENAY“Next up we’ve got the submission match, which will see Jerry Lynn take on Simon Diamond. This match will really show us what Diamond is made off. These past few weeks he’s been doing a lot of talking, but tonight we’ll truly see if he can back it up.”

CALLIS“I assure you he can, Mike. I’ve known this man since the days of ECW and never has he looked out of his depth. Simon is a fantastic talent.”

Simon Diamond vs Jerry Lynn

After Simon and Swinger have made their entrance to the ringside area, and Simon has de-robed, we are ready to kick off this match. Remember fans, the match can only be won by submission; no pinfalls. The bell rings and the two foes lock up. The push eachother hard, and Lynn backs him into the corner. The ref calls for the break, and the two do clean, but Diamond gives Lynn a sly kick to the gut. Right hands to Lynn. He backs him into the ropes and whips him across the ring. Back elbow by Diamond. He makes it clear what area he’s going for this match, dropping a knee to the back of Lynn. He grabs the knee and neck of Lynn and applies a basic backbreaker, driving his own knee into the small of the back. The ref asks Jerry the question, but there’s no chance of him giving up at this early stage, and he reaches out to the ropes, forcing the break. Both men get back to their feet. Simon goes for a body slam, but Lynn falls down the back. Waistlock. Simon spins round and reverses. Jerry quickly hooks his legs with Simon’s, then rolls under into some sort of ankle lock. Simon is quick to crawl towards the ropes, making sure Lynn doesn’t do too much damage. Once again they lock up, but Simon breaks it with a kick to the gut. He gives Lynn a European uppercut then nails a backbreaker. He holds Lynn in the move, pushing down on his chest and legs, but once again Lynn won’t give up. Simon breaks the hold then stomps at the back of Lynn. He lifts Lynn to a vertical base then goes for his Simon Series. Snap suplex. A second snap suplex. He goes for the front face suplex, but Lynn drops down the back once again. German suplex by Lynn! Simon landed right on his head!

Lynn doesn’t waste anytime and legdrops the back of Simon’s neck. He grabs the arm and wrings it round. Simon starts to get back to his feet, but Lynn rolls him into a La Majistral. Pinfalls down count Jerry, no wait, he’s modified it into an armbar. Simon is stuck in the hold, and the leverage is hurting him. Eventually Simon is able to backroll out of the hold, and he gives Lynn a big boot to the stomach. Irish whip into the corner. Lynn goes in with such velocity that he actually bounces off the turnbuckle and hits the mat. Simon is quick to capitalise, locking Lynn in a Boston Crab. Simon wrenches back, applying lots of pressure to the lower back of Lynn. Lynn is stuck in the hold for a while, before a fights back. Lynn manages to roll round onto his back, then push Simon headfirst into the turnbuckle with his legs. Simon goes headfirst into the turnbuckle. He’s draped in the corner. Lynn makes his way back to his feet and sits on the top rope. He pulls Simon in and grabs his arm. Swinging Single Arm DDT! Simon hits the mat and immediately favours his left shoulder. Lynn goes straight back to work, focused as ever. He applies a hammerlock then lifts Simon up, hitting the hammerlock back suplex. Lynn goes straight for an armbreaker, but Diamond quickly skuttles to ropes. He is wary of these submission holds, especially after hurting his shoulder. Knee to the gut by Simon. He applies a headlock. Lynn back him against the ropes, sending him to the other side of the ring. Leapfrog by Lynn. Simon comes back and Lynn goes for a body scissors, but Diamond catches him. Wheelbarrow suplex! Lynn is down, favouring his back. Diamond taps his temple, then pulls Lynn up by his hair. He launches Lynn out over the top rope. Simon rolls under the bottom rope, joining him on the outside. Irish whip into the steel steps. Lynn hits the metal, back first. Simon pulls Lynn up and hold him in a bearhug, then rams him spinefirst into the ring post. Jerry goes down in a heap, holding his back once again. Jerry gets rolled back into the ring. Diamond calmly walks up the steps and onto the apron. Lynn groggily gets back to his feet and moves towards Diamond, who goes for a shoulderblock through the ropes, but Lynn counters, jumping up and legdropping Simon. Didn’t you know you can’t sunset flip Jerry Lynn?! Diamond rolls to the outside, where Swinger tends to him. They don’t see Lynn climbing up top. He flies off the top with a suicide dive, knocking both men to the concrete floor. Jerry gets up and gives the fans a devil horn sign before rolling Diamond back inside. He climbs to the top turnbuckle, but is slow about it and gets caught. Diamond crotches him and climbs up, joining him on the top. Superplex by Diamond! Lynn bounces off the mat! Lynn holds his back, which took the brunt of the impact.

Diamond pulls Lynn up by his hair. He kicks him in the gut then pulls Lynn between his legs. Diamond lifts Lynn up onto his shoulders into a Canadian backbreaker. Diamond pulls down on the stomach of Lynn, driving the air out of him and wearing down the back. Lynn struggles, but Diamond composes himself and plants him with a powerbomb. Diamond grabs the legs of Lynn and rolls him over into the Lion Tamer, complete with knee in the back. He pulls back, driving his knee right into the back of Lynn, but somehow Lynn squirms out again and pulls himself back through Simon’s legs. Simon tries to lock the hold back in, but Lynn blocks it. Diamond goes for another attack, lifting Lynn up for a powerbomb, but it’s reversed and Lynn falls down the back into a sunset flip, no, Lynn rolls that through into a modified STF (minus the leg hook). Simon is writhing in agony, but he can’t get to the ropes. Johnny Swinger jumps up onto the apron, distracting the referee. Lynn breaks the hold, runs up and sends him flying off the apron. Lynn turns around, but Diamond is up. He lifts him up into a Fireman’s Carry, but Lynn drops down the back. He spins Diamond around and goes for the Cradle Piledriver, but Diamond gives him a low blow. Diamond whips him into the corner, but Lynn leapfrogs over into a sunset flip. Lynn rolls it through again into the modified STF. Diamond is stuck in the centre of the ring. He’s screaming in agony. He starts yelling at Swinger to get help, but he just stands on the outside, not knowing what to do. Diamond tries to hold on, but he can’t, the pain is too much and he taps. Jerry Lynn has won the submission match. As Jerry Lynn celebrates with the fans, Swinger goes inside to help Diamond. He tries to help him up, but Diamond shrugs him off, and leaves the ring, alone.

Jerry Lynn bt Simon Diamond (81/74/88) ***1/2

TENAY“Wow what a match that was."

CALLIS“Yes, those two really showed what you should expect under the Don Callis regime.”

TENAY“I hope so Don, because that’s the sort of thing TNA is all about. We pride ourselves on bringing you the top talent that the world has to offer, and the next match will be another showcase of this. It will be our X-Division 4 way match.”

CALLIS“Yes Mike, it’s ‘one fall to take it all’. I decided that we would take the heated rivalry of London, Shane and Sabin and crank it up a notch by throwing in Red, creating a TREMENDOUS match. I have to say, I’m very proud of myself for creating this one. It’s going to be phenomenal. And I’m going to add some extra spice to this match. It’s going to be anything goes. That’s right, no count out, no disqualification, and best of all it’s going to be all 4 men legal at the same time. It’s that extra excitement that the X-Division is all about.”

And with that Chris Sabin makes his way out to the ring. He is followed by the Amazing Red, who is wearing a knee brace after injuring his knee when Shane threw him into the steel steps last Wednesday. Next out is Michael Shane who is in traditional Franchise garb, followed by his mentor Shane Douglas. The last man out is Paul London, carrying his belt over his shoulder. He’s the one with most on the line tonight, as he doesn’t need to be pinned in order to lose his title.

‘One Fall To Takes It All’ – X-Division Title Match

Paul London vs Chris Sabin vs Michael Shane vs Amazing Red

Ding, ding, ding, the match is underway. The four men circle around the ring, then pair off with some collar and elbows, Sabin and Red, London and Shane. Red and London get whipped into the ropes. They slide through their opponents legs. Both men go for kicks, but get caught. Stereo enziguris! London waistlocks Red. German suplex, no it’s blocked. Roll up by Red. 1, 2, no, Sabin breaks it up. Sabin whips Red into the corner, and follows in. Red slingshots over the top, but Sabin sees it and catches Red. Fire Thunder Driver! Sabin gets up into a clothesline from Shane. Shane makes the cover, but London breaks it up. London whips Shane into the ropes, no, reversal. London comes back. Flying headscissors takeover! Sabin and Red come back. They whip London into the ropes. Double flapjack on London. Red whips Sabin into the ropes, but Sabin reverses. Red jumps through the ropes and onto the apron. Sabin moves in but takes a shoulder to the gut. Red rolls over Sabin’s arched back and sprints across the ring. Body scissors to Sabin. Sabin lifts Red up, but Red nails a bulldog. He comes Shane and London. Shane holds Red up for a back suplex and London neckbreakers him. They give Red a wishbone leg spitter, then apply two spinning toe holds, stretching the knee of Red. He’s down in agony, and Sabin adds to it legdropping Red. Sabin decides to spoil the party by stomping Shane and London.

He pulls his rival Shane up. He goes for a suplex, but Shane drops down the back. He goes for a Dragon suplex, but Sabin blocks. London gives Sabin the dropsault and it sends him over. Shane holds on for the pin, but Red breaks up the count with a senton. London whips Red into the corner. He lifts him up in a front face lock and places him on the top rope. London climbs up to join him. He sets Red up for a superplex, but Sabin comes over and puts London up on his shoulders. Sabin and London lift Red up in the air. They are about to drop Red to the mat, when Shane springboards into the ring and crossbodys him. All four men hit the mat, hard! Shane holds onto Red for the cover! 1…2…no, Red gets the shoulder up. All four men slowly get back to their feet. Shane charges at Sabin, but he ducks and Shane goes over the top rope. He holds on, skinning the cat. No, Sabin sees it and dropkicks him off the ropes. Shane hits the outside hard. Douglas goes round to help him up. Sabin climbs to the top rope. Flying crossbody! All 3 men are down. They get back up to their feet. London jumps up onto the top rope. Shooting star plancha! All four men are down. Red sprints against the ropes. Flipping plancha takes out everybody! Red gets up and celebrates. He celebrates for too long though, and Shane Douglas chopblocks his injured knee from behind. Red is down clutching his knee. Shane, Sabin and London all get back inside the ring. Sabin gives Shane a roaring elbow. They whip Shane into the ropes. Kick to the gut. Double DDT on Shane. London makes the cover, but Sabin pulls him off. Sabin makes the cover, but London pulls him off. Both men engage in a shoving match. Double springboard dropkick! Red just took out both men. He sees Shane prone on the floor. Red Star Press! Cover, 1, 2, kickout! Shane just got the shoulder up. Red jumps up and goes onto the second rope. He jumps off and goes for his swinging Flatliner-esque move, but Sabin counter it into a swinging sideslam backbreaker. London grabs Sabin and nails a jawbreaker on the knee. He gives Sabin a Northern Lights suplex, then skips through the ropes. Slingshot springboard moonsault! 1, 2, Shane breaks up the count. Michinoku Driver by Shane! Red attacks Shane. He gets whipped against the ropes. Shane goes for a tilt-a-whirl, but Red reverses into a satellite headscissors DDT! Sick move! Sabin grabs Red. Tiger suplex! He holds on for the pin attempt, but London gives him a Shooting Star Press whilst in the bridge! 1, 2, Red breaks it up.

London whips Red into the ropes. Red goes for a headscissors. He spins round then grabs onto Sabin. Red continues twirling round and DDTs Sabin, taking both men down! Red flips up, but Michael Shane dropkicks his knee. He pulls Red in and give him a back suplex knee breaker. Shane holds on to the knee then gives Red a Dragon screw legwhip. Shane drops the knee on Red’s knee, but he’s attacked by Sabin. Shane goes for a hurricanrana, but Sabin blocks. He starts swinging Shane around in a Giant Swing. London runs up and dropkicks the spinning Shane! Sick! Snapmare by Sabin. He pulls London back to his feet. Fireman’s carry. He spins London round and drops him in a Diamond Cutter. Sabin makes the cover. 1…2…Douglas pulls the ref out of the ring! Suicide dive by Sabin takes out Douglas! Back inside the ring, London is going for a Shooting Star Press, but Shane runs over and dives against the ropes, crotching him. Shane tries to join London up top, but Red grabs him. Red goes for a spinning roundhouse enziguri, but Shane catches the leg. He gives Red another Dragon screw, then holds onto the leg, and locks in an STF. Red is locked in tight. He tries to fight out, but can’t get to the ropes. Sabin enters the ring. He ignores the submission and goes straight for London. He lifts London off the top in a suplex position. Future Shock! Sabin hit his patented Cradle Brainbuster. Red is still locked in the STF. He can’t get out, and doesn’t look like he can hold on much longer. Sabin crawls over and makes the cover. 1. Red is still in the hold. 2. Red starts tapping out. 3. The referee made the 3 count. The bell rings. Shane thinks he’s won the match. The referee has the belt, but walks past him. He raises the hand of Sabin and hands him the belt. Shane is shocked. He thinks he won the match. Douglas and Shane yell at the referee as Sabin walks back up the ramp, title over his shoulder.

Chris Sabin bt Paul London, Red and Michael Shane to become the NEW X-Division champion (69/57/82) **1/2

The X-Division title gained image.

The crowd is still buzzing after a hectic X-Division title match when Low Ki makes his way down to ringside. He is not scheduled to wrestle tonight so one must wonder what he’s doing here. He stomps down the ramp in his street gear, and is handed a microphone by our ring announcer. He enters the ring.

KI“As many of you may know, last week on Total Nonstop Action I was attacked. I don’t know what happened. One minute I was walking along, the next I woke up on a doctor’s bed. I thought I would come out and give some advice to the coward who attacked me – Run. I will hunt you down and find you, and when I find you I will make you wish that you hadn’t done this (points to a welt on his head). I don’t like cowards. I am not a hard man to find. If you have a problem with me then we’ll settle it like men, inside the ring, but when I get attacked from behind I tend to get very pissed off. Now I don’t know who did this, but I have an idea, so Daniels why don’t you get your ass out here now and we’ll settle this NOW!”

After a brief wait, Christopher Daniels makes his way onto the ramp. He is in full Fallen Angel garb, and he methodically struts down the ramp. He joins Low Ki in the ring and takes the mic from him.

DANIELS “I hope you’re not implying that I had anything to do with you being attacked. I don’t do things that way; I’m a man of honour. And anyway, I couldn’t have had anything to do with it, because I’d already left the arena by then. I guess you’re back to square one, huh Ki?”

KI“You may think you’re clever Daniels, but I have my eye on you. I will find out who attacked me, and I will make them pay, and if I find out that you had anything to do with it…”

DANIELS“Then what? You’d better watch that mouth of yours, Ki, it could make you some very powerful enemies.”

Daniels drops the mic and steps back, leaving the ring. Low Ki doesn’t take his eyes off Daniels for a second. The camera catches a sadistic smile on Daniels face as he steps through the curtain.

86%

Low Ki gained overness.

TENAY “Wow, I thought they were going to go at it tonight. I guess Daniels doesn’t want anything to do with Low Ki.”

CALLIS“Daniels is smart, Tenay. He knows that it’s not in his interest to get in a fight tonight. Low Ki is one badass muthahubard, and you don’t mess with him unless you’re prepared.”

TENAY“Indeed Don. Ki mixes that the focused fighting spirit of Japanese puroresu with the high risk offence we see over here in the States. He’s possibly one of the toughest men in our sport, and certainly not one to mess with. Our next match is the Clockwork House of Fun match, which will see Raven take on the seemingly unstoppable Gacy, who will no doubt be accompanied by Father James Mitchell.”

CALLIS – “This is going to be a brutal match, and personally I see the advantage being with Mitchell’s monster. He’s a giant of a man, and there’s no way I can see Raven getting him off his feet, let alone for down for a three count.”

The ramblings of the two announcers are ended by the appearance of Gacy on the stage. The ring is all set up. If you’ve never seen a Clockwork House of Fun match it’s set up like this: poles are set up in the corner, with chains running from pole to pole. Hanging from the chains are various weapons. One fall takes the match. After Gacy and Mitchell are in the ring, Raven comes through the curtain.

Clockwork House of Fun Match

Raven vs Gacy

The ref calls for the bell and the two enemies square up. Gacy has a slight height advantage over Raven, and a definite weight advantage. Raven nails the right, but Gacy doesn’t even wobble. Raven tries a couple more, then backs against the ropes for momentum and nails the forearm, but Gacy just staggers back. Raven goes for a clothesline, but Gacy gives him a stiff clothesline of his own. Raven hits the match hard, clutching his ribs. Gacy pulls Raven up, and gives him a short arm clothesline. Gacy bounces against the ropes and goes for a legdrop, but Raven rolls out the way. Raven gets back to his feet quickly and waits for Gacy. Raven charges in and knees Gacy right in the face as he’s just getting back up. Raven crouches over Gacy, laying into him with rights. He really beats away at the face of Gacy, but Gacy just pushes him off. Raven gets up and goes for a bulldog, but Gacy chucks him across the ring. Mitchell yells for Gacy to grab a weapon, which he does, pulling a stop sign off the chains. He clocks Raven in the skull with it, sending a clunk around the arena and busting Raven open. Gacy drops the sign and pulls Raven back to his feet. Powerbomb onto the sign! Gacy doesn’t even flinch, doesn’t even smile, just looks blankly round the arena. Mitchell calls for Gacy to get a table. Gacy steps over the top rope and drops to the floor. He pulls out a table from under the ring. He slides it back into the ring and goes to climb back onto the apron. Baseball slide by Raven! Gacy falls off the apron to the floor. Raven waits for him to get to his feet, then bounces off the ropes. Twisting pescada…no Gacy catches him. Gacy runs Raven spine first into the ring post.

He pulls Raven back up and whips him hard into the guardrail, putting all his weight behind it. Gacy charges in looking to crush Raven against the rail. Drop told hold by Raven! Gacy hits the guardrail face first! Raven moves towards the timekeeper and grabs a chair. He turns round and nails Gacy with it. The big man staggers. Another vicious chairshot. Gacy is busted open, blood dripping down his face. Raven somehow drags the behemoth to the ring and rolls him inside. Raven steps in and pull down a chain from above. He wraps it around his knuckles the proceeds to lay into Gacy, trying to beat the life out of him. Raven whips Gacy into the corner. He charges in and clotheslines him, then holds onto Gacy and bulldogs him. Raven yells to the crowd and gives them his crucifix taunt, before setting up the table in the corner. He turns round and goes back to Gacy. Irish whip into the turnbuckle. Raven charges in for another clothesline, but Gacy jumps out the corner and knocks him down. Raven is down clutching his chest, as Gacy listens for orders from Mitchell. First he grabs a crutch from the chains above. He winds up and cracks it over the back of Raven. Raven flops around the ring, holding his back, as Gacy awaits more instructions. Mitchell points sadistically towards the propped up table, and Gacy nods. He pulls Raven between his legs, and lifts him up for a powerbomb. Gacy charges across the ring and literally throws Raven through the table!

Raven is down in a pile of table shards, and not showing any signs of life. A smile emerges on the face of Gacy. He pulls Raven to the centre of the ring and makes the cover. 1…2…kickout! Raven somehow kicked out! Gacy gets up, bounces off the ropes and gives Raven a big splash. 1…2…kickout! Raven kicked out again! Gacy looks fairly rattled, as does Mitchell. Mitchell points to the Singapore cane which hangs over the ring. Gacy reaches up and grabs it. He swings at Raven, but it’s ducked. Raven kicks him square in the nuts. Knee lift by Raven staggers the monster. Raven gives him some left jabs, then picks up the cane. Huge cane shot takes him down! Raven sets up the chair in the middle of the ring. He whips Gacy into the ropes. Drop toe hold on the chair! Gacy’s face bounced right off it. Mitchell is worried, and jumps onto the apron. Raven clocks him with the cane, sending him to the floor. Raven turns around straight into Gacy. He lifts Raven up into a fireman’s carry, but Raven drops down the back. Gacy turns around. Evenflow DDT! Raven makes the cover. 1…2…3!

Raven bt Gacy (70/66/75) **

And it comes down to the final match. The main event, and the match that everyone has been waiting for. The main event. Styles. Jarrett. Cage. NWA World title. Nuff said. Callis on commentary talks about how Styles has no chance of leaving with the belt tonight. Tenay responds that if anyone can beat Jarrett, it’s AJ Styles. There is a hushed awe around the arena as the champion comes through the curtain. He struts confidently down to the ring. He climbs through the door, leaving his belt on the outside. Next out is the challenger, AJ Styles. He walks down the aisle and inside the ring. It’s on.

NWA World Title Cage Match

Jeff Jarrett vs AJ Styles

The rules of this match are simple. The match can only be won by pinfall or submission. Other than that, anything goes. As soon as the bell rings, Jarrett attacks Styles. He beats some rights, then back him into the ropes. Irish whip. Styles ducks the clothesline attempt. He bounces off the ropes and hits a big flying forearm. Jarrett is up quickly, but Styles connects with some forearm smashes. Scoop slam and a chinlock is applied. This is going to be a war of attrition. Styles gets some extra leverage and tries to draw all the air out of him. Jarrett gets back to his feet then drops him with a back suplex. Jarrett immediately shows his strategy, stomping at the knee of Styles. Callis informs us that this is the strategy they devised, pointing out that a lot of Styles’ offence is speed based. You take away his mobility and he’s weakened significantly. Jarrett locks in a basic kneelock, wrenching back at the joint. Styles pulls back and reaches the ropes. Both men get back to their feet. Collar and elbow tie up. Jarrett backs Styles into the corner. He chops away at Styles. Styles reverses and puts Jarrett in the corner, giving Jarrett some open hand slaps to the chest. He whips Jarrett across the ring. Styles charges across and gives him knees to the chest. Styles pulls him out of the corner and delivers a snap suplex. Styles jumps onto the second rope then spring off into a flipping senton bomb. Styles makes the cover, but Jarrett gets the shoulder up. Styles pulls Jarrett to his feet. He goes for a suplex, but Jarrett drops down the back. Jarrett runs Styles face first into the corner. He grabs Styles knee and pulls in through the ropes. Jarrett pulls the leg towards him, then stomps at it. Styles clutches the knee and staggers out. Jarrett gives him a Russian Leg Sweep then pulls his knee towards the ropes.

Jarrett drapes Styles’ leg on the bottom rope, then drops all his weight on it. Jarrett bounces on the middle rope, then drops down on Styles’ knee again. Jarrett goes for it once more, but this time Styles gets his leg up, low blowing him. Styles gets back to his feet. Jarrett turns round into a lariat. Styles grabs Jarrett’s head and begins to lay into him with hate-fuelled rights and lefts. Standing moonsault to Jarrett. Cover, 1, 2, kickout. Jarrett’s back up. Styles tries to whip him into the ropes, but the champ reverses. Springboard moonsault, no, Styles holds on into a reverse DDT! Styles runs towards the ropes again and nails a quebreda moonsault. Styles holds on for the cover, 1, 2, kickout, Jarrett gets the shoulder up again. Styles goes to the top rope. He steadies himself, but Jarrett pushes the referee into the ropes, crotching Styles. Jarrett goes over to the corner and groggily climbs up joining him. Jarrett and Styles are both standing on the top rope. Superplex! Styles and Jarrett bounce off the mat! Both men are down. The crowd is getting behind Styles, trying to inspire him to victory. Jarrett crawls over and places an arm over Styles. 1…2…kickout. Jarrett pulls Styles up to his feet. He grabs Styles by head and throws him into the cage. Styles bounces off the mesh and to the mat. Jarrett lifts him up again and throws him into the other side of the cage. Jarrett pulls Styles head towards the mesh and grates it against the wall. Styles is busted open. Jarrett picks Styles up for a scoop slam and tries to drive him face first into the cage wall, but Styles drops down the back and pushes him into the ropes. German suplex by Styles! Styles rolls backwards and pulls Jarrett back to his feet. Belly to back facebuster! Styles rolls back and is on his feet. Jarrett catches a kick from Styles. Dragon screw leg whip. Jarrett lifts him up for a second, but Styles gives him an enziguri. Styles pulls Jarrett nearer the corner. He jumps up on the top rope. 450 Splash! Styles holds on for the pin. 1…2…no, Jarrett got his foot on the rope.

Styles goes for another big move, pulling Jarrett between his legs. He lifts Jarrett up in a Crucifix position, but Jarrett drops down the back. Low blow by Jarrett! Remember, it’s anything goes, no DQ. Jarrett kicks Styles in the gut. Piledriver! Jarrett makes the cover but only gets a 2. Jarrett slams Styles’ knee on the canvas. He gives Styles a kneedrop to the leg, then pulls him over. Jarrett lifts Styles’ leg and spins in the Figure Four Leg Lock. Jarrett rocks back and it’s locked in! Styles is trying to fight out of it, but he’s stuck. Styles’ shoulders drop against the mat. The ref counts. 1, 2, Styles gets the shoulder up. Styles tries punching Jarrett, but the champ lifts himself up, getting more leverage, forcing Styles back. Styles’ shoulders drop back to the mat and the ref counts again. 1, 2, Styles gets his shoulders up. Styles looks like he’s close to giving up, when he starts to rock the hold. The fans are getting behind him, and he responds, by rocking the Figure Four from side to side. Jarrett tries to stop it, but he can’t and Styles turns the hold over. Jarrett is writhing in agony! He tries to make it to the ropes, but they’re out of his grasp. Callis is going crazy on commentary! He is yelling for Jarrett to get to the ropes, and finally he does, breaking the hold. Both men get back to their feet slowly. Jarrett swings, but Styles ducks. Brainbuster suplex by Styles. Styles runs up to Jarrett and gives him a somersault senton. Styles tries to pick the champ up, but Jarrett rakes the eyes.

Jarrett gives Styles a big DDT. Irish whip into the ropes. Jarrett charges in and gives him a clothesline. Jarrett and Callis point to each other, then Jarrett taps his temple. Jarrett turns his attention back to Styles and walks over. Styles kips up into a hurricanrana! He holds on for the pin! 1…2…2¾! Jarrett just got the shoulder up. Callis is worried. He jumps up from the commentary position and grabs the belt from the timekeeper. He calls Jarrett and puts the belt inside the cage. Jarrett goes over and grabs the belt. He turns round and swings at Styles, but Styles ducks. Kick to the gut. Styles sets him up between his legs. Styles Clash! Styles hold on for the cover! 1…2…Jarrett gets the shoulder up! How did he kick out of that?! Styles goes back to Jarrett, but gets clocked with the belt! Jarrett makes the cover! 1…2…Styles gets a shoulder up! Jarrett can’t believe it, and neither can Callis. Jarrett lifts Styles up. He goes for the Stroke, but Styles elbows out of it. Jarrett is sent into the ropes. He comes back. Kick to the gut. Styles sets him up again. Styles Clash! Jarrett landed face first on the belt! Styles makes the cover! 1…2…3!!! AJ Styles has won the match! AJ Styles is the NEW NWA WORLD CHAMPION!

AJ Styles bt Jeff Jarrett (85/90/74) **1/2

AJ Styles gained overness. Jeff Jarrett gained overness. The NWA World title gained image.

The pay per view goes off the air as AJ Styles stands in the centre of the ring, holding his title high in the air. He did it.

-End Show-

CQ – 74%

PPV – 0.61

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This one qualifies. Congratulations, Funky. And thanks for bringing back the awesomeness that is Raven v Gacy in the House of Fun. If anyone can make Gacy interesting (and for those who know who he is, you'll know why I say that... hint: what is John Wayne Gacy famous for?), it's definitely Raven.

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1. HUSS!!

This match was originally billed as a return match for Elix Skipper after a long period of touring in Japan, however it was hijacked by the TNA crowd’s first real view of ‘Barbaric Beserker’ Jimmy Jacobs. Although he has appeared in TNA before, this was the debut of the HUSSman. Jacobs came out to a Transformers version of ‘Jump’. He HUSSes down the aisle, tapping his wrist as he goes. The fans don’t seem to get the gimmick. He jumps onto the apron and tries stepping over the top rope, but there’s no chance of it. Jacobs’ is 5’8. He eventually gets his leg on the top, but falls into the ring, which draws a few chuckles from the crowd. The match itself wasn’t too bad either. Jacobs went for a few comedy power moves, such as a Gorilla Press, but he has no chance of getting Skipper into the air. Jacobs tries a bearhug later on in the match, but Skipper just looks down on him whilst he proceeds to squeeze, and gives Jacobs a big axe handle to the back. He’s not all comedy though. Jacobs exhibited a fine offence of moves, including a picture perfect flying headscissors. Skipper went for a German suplex, but Jacobs flipped through it. He grabs Skipper’s neck, ran up to the corner and flipped over, slamming him to the mat. I believe he calls that the Contra Code. Jacobs holds on and gets the win. What a shock victory. As Jacobs goes to the back, a handful of the crowd starting ‘HUSSing’ him. Maybe they’re getting into the gimmick

Jimmy Jacobs bt Elix Skipper (66/50/83) **1/4

Elix Skipper lost overness. Jimmy Jacobs gained overness.

2. At The Gateways Of Hell

Don Callis is making his way out to the ring, as usual. I don’t think there has been a week without a Callis promo, but he’s good on the mic, so I’ll let it slide. You know the drill by now.

CALLIS“Last Saturday night TNA showed that it could hang with the big boys. Everyone in the back gave it 110% and we showed the world that TNA is not just another indy, we are ready to compete. So I want all you fans here in the Asylum to give it up for everyone in the back, who for months have been busting their asses every single week to show you some real Total Nonstop Action.”

The crowd applauds. Some of them even stand up and show their appreciation.

CALLIS“Right, that’s enough of that you inbred hicks. (Crowd boos). Yeah, that’s right, I don’t go for the cheap pops like Watts, it’s either my way or the highway, eh West? So on with business, because we’ve got a action packed night tonight. Erik Watts, you pushed me. You’ve pushed me to the edge, and I’m about to snap. You come out here and act like this is your show and that you’re the top dog. This is my show, I call the shots. You cost Jeff Jarrett the World title. You stuck your nose in my business and booked the match, and believe me, you’re going to pay for it. Starting tonight, I’m going to drive you out of TNA. By the end you will wish you’d never set foot in this company. So tonight, in the main event, you will take on Justin Credible. However, it won’t be a normal match, it’ll be a Singapore Cane match, meaning Canes are legal. Have fun, Erik.”

Callis drops the mic and makes his way to the back.

75%

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3. Dissention In The Ranks

This match sees the TV debut of the Briscoes. They were pretty impressive on the pre-PPV show last Saturday, but they are up against two of TNAs top up and comers, CM Punk and Julio Dinero. As you would expect this is a great tag match, minus the lack of crowd involvement. The Briscoes have been teaming for years on the independent circuit and are hopefully going to be huge in TNA. If only they had a great heel manager with them. Jay and Mark double team Punk, who seems reluctant to tag in Julio, who is a spectator for much of the match. Eventually, Dinero forces the tag by slapping Punk on the back as he hits the ropes. Punk hits Jay with a huge Double Underhook Backbreaker and goes for the cover, but the ref informs him that he’s no longer the legal man. Julio jumps on top for the cover, but Jay kicks out. Punk starts yelling at Julio for costing them the match. Whilst they are busy arguing, Jay makes the tag to Mark. He comes in and gives Punk a Yakuza kick to the back of the head, sending him crashing into Dinero. Punk falls out the ring and Dinero stagger back, straight into the Cutthroat suplex by Mark. He makes the cover and gets the 1-2-3. After the match, Punk and Dinero continue arguing on the outside of the ring. They blame each other for losing the match. Back inside the ring, the Briscoes seem to be waiting for something.

The Briscoes bt CM Punk & Julio Dinero (69/48/90) ***

4. A True Legend Graces TNA

Out through the curtain comes…JIM CORNETTE. He gets a mixed response from the crowd, as alarmingly it takes them a while to work out who he is. I don’t think some of them even know. He is in his classic white jacket, complete with red shirt and white tie, and has his tennis racquet in hand. The Briscoes hold the ropes open for Cornette who steps through. He’s given the mic.

CORNETTE“NWA:TNA, you are looking at the future of your company. These two men who stand beside me are perhaps the most talented tag team in the game. They have taken everything that has been thrown at them and literally outclassed them in the ring. These two are stars in the making, and with my guidance they will get to the top. Everyone in their path they will beat, until they get their shots at the NWA Tag Team titles. That’s right America’s Most Wanted, the Briscoes are gunning for you, and with Jim Cornette by their side they will not fail. Nashville hicks, you are looking at your next NWA Tag Team champions, the Briscoes!”

Cornette and his team leave the ring. Jim being Jim, he doesn’t give up, trash talking AMW into the camera as they walk back up the ramp. Unfortunately Cornette debuted in front of 2500 hicks tonight, with atleast half of them not having a fucking clue who he is. Shame on them. To quote a Kevin Smith film, “fuck them in their stupid fucking asses”.

55%

Mark Briscoe gained overness. Jim Cornette lost overness.

5. Still No Respect

The next match comes in the aftermath of Bound for Glory. Before the match a video is shown of the finish to the 6-man from BfG. It shows Gilbertti using one of his veteran tricks to beat John Walters. Chase Stevens challenged Gilbertti for a match tonight to avenge the defeat from last Saturday. He comes down to the ring accompanied by only Vince Russo. Gilbertti comes out and the match begins. Stevens looks pretty promising in the ring. He doesn’t have a bad look either. Gilbertti isn’t looking too great in the ring however. Maybe he should thing about winding down his career and going backstage. Gilbertti looks to be on top in the match. He takes advantage of Stevens’ cocky approach, reversing a sleeper into a jawbreaker. Gilbertti clocks Stevens with a big right then sends him flying into the turnbuckle. He goes a little old skool, smashing Steven’s head into the turnbuckle as the crowd count along. Stevens’ staggers out the corner and flops headfirst to the mat, Nature Boy style. Gilbertti calls for the finish, but Russo jumps up on the apron. He takes a big right hand from Gilbertti. This bring Walters down to the ring. He jumps onto the apron on the outside of the ring. Gilbertti runs over, but Walters jumps down. Gilbertti shouts at Walters. Stevens’ comes from behind and schoolboys him. Gilbertti can’t get the shoulder up. 1…2…3! Stevens gets the win thanks to interference from Walters.

Chase Stevens bt Glen Gilbertti (62/56/68) *

Chase Stevens gained overness.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

6. Controversy

Yes fans, after a week off B to the Jizzy returns to TNA in his usual slot. I know fans were bitterly disappointed after Mr James did not appear on the card last week, however we thought he deserved a week off (*cough*Iforgottobookit*cough*). The set hasn’t changed since you were last here: barcaloungers, cooler, beer, fancy carpet. Here we go again…

JAMES“Well hello there, long time no see. Yes boys and girls, it’s the return of B to the Jizzle, inter to the vizzle, only on NWA televizzle. And this week our guest is a man who put on a great showing at Bound For Glory and definitely got 2 thumbs up for the Jizzster, the NEW X-Division champion, Chris Sabin!”

Chris Sabin comes through the curtain, wearing his title belt around his waist. He is greeted by a ‘Hail Sabin’ chant from the crowd as he makes his way down the aisle. He climbs into the ring and joins BG in the seating area.

JAMES“Well Chris, it’s nice to have you on the show, and congratulations on winning the X-Division title last Saturday night.”

SABIN“Thanks BG. I’ve been hoping that I’d get the call, heh.”

JAMES“Anyway, I was watching the match backstage in the 4LK executive lounge and I have to say that the match showed the world that there is nothing that can compare to the X-Division. I mean you guys were something else.”

SABIN“Yeah, I’ve heard a lot of good things about the match. I haven’t had chance to go back and watch it yet, but I’ve had people telling me how good it was. I’m just thankful that TNA keep giving me these opportunities. I’ve gotta take my hat off to my opponents though. Red, Paul and Michael all gave me a hellova fight and I’m just glad to have made it out of the match with the belt.”

The interview is about to continue when Michael Shane’s TNA version of Perfect Strangers plays and the New Franchise comes out to the ring, without Shane Douglas for once. He looks all business and steps inside the ring, snatching the mic from Sabin.

SHANE“You see there’s something wrong with what you said right there. You made it out of there with that belt. See there’s something wrong with that. Hmm, lets rephrase that. You made it out of there with MY belt. Yeah that’s right Sabin, that’s my belt. Roll the footage.”

All three men turn towards the TNATron and it shows footage of last Saturday’s fatal fourway X-Division bout. It shows a double feed with Shane holding Red in the STF on one side, and Sabin pinning London on the other. It clearly shows Red tapping out before the three count.

SHANE“Look Sabin. Look. You can clearly see that Red tapped before you got the three count. I won the match. That belt should be mine. I should be the X-Division champion!”

Shane goes to snatch the belt from around the waist of Sabin, but he pushes Shane away. The two men square up and look like they are about to go at it when Don Callis comes onto the stage.

CALLIS “Hold it, hold it, hold it. I’m not wasting something this good on free TV, that just wouldn’t be good business. I tell you what, next week we’ll have a number one contendership match. It will be Michael Shane versus Paul London. The winner will get a shot at the X-Division title at the Pay Per View.”

Callis leaves us once again. Shane seems to have calmed down and is somewhat appeased by the announcement, and he peaceful leaves the ringside area, as does Sabin.

66%

Chris Sabin gained overness. Michael Shane gained overness.

7. I’m Sorry

I’m not even going to bother with this one really, but I am going to explain myself. This match is the culmination (culmination [/American Pie]) of an almost 3 month feud between Danny Doring and Sonny Siaki, and I feel the need to apologise for it. This midcard feud could’ve been so better used. I could’ve pushed someone like CM Punk or Kid Kash etc up the card, or even brought in a new guy, but no, I had to book Danny Doring versus Sonny Siaki. You see, I must make a confession. I am a Danny Doring mark. I have secretly marked for Danny Doring since the ECW days, and now that I have won my little diary award and you people don’t seem to care about who I push, I can admit it. And I’m sorry. I should’ve just let him die in midcard hell with Roadkill. Oh well, one positive thing that did come from this feud is that I noticed Sonny Siaki is actually pretty good. Who knows, maybe he’ll be my next ‘Danny Doring project’. Anyway, on to the actual match. Doring and Siaki worked very well together once again. Siaki looked very good in the match. He eventually finished off the match with the Siakolypse Now piledriver. Oh well, better luck next time.

Sonny Siaki bt Danny Doring (82/77/88) ***1/2

Danny Doring lost overness. Sonny Siaki gained overness.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

8. A Mystery Challenge

Backstage we have Terri, sorry I mean Lollipop, standing by with Jerry Lynn for another thrilling interview segment. So Terri and Jerry, sorry I mean Lollipop, you know what, from now on she’s Terri, I mean she may as well be. So, Terri and Jerry are standing in your basic backstage set.

TERRI “Thanks Mike. I’m standing by with Jerry Lynn, who apparently has a big announcement for Simon Diamond.”

LYNN“That’s right. You see I know Simon’s been doing some trash talking in the back about me winning the submission match being a fluke, so I thought I’d give him another opportunity. So next week, it’ll be me and a surprise partner against Simon and Swinger. I’ll see you next week boys.”

TERRI “Well there you have it fans, Jerry Lynn has challenged Simon and Swinger to face him and a mystery partner on next week’s edition of Total Nonstop Action. Back to you, Mike.”

Well that was short and sweet.

66%

9. Why Didn’t I Make This The Main Event??!!

This match was fantastic. Virtually flawless, which is what you would expect from a Christopher Daniels-Low Ki encounter. Unfortunately this match was too good, and really showed that I have a serious way to go with my booking. I pulled a Bischoff here. It’s like Goldberg-Hogan on Nitro all over again. Anyway, this match had it all. The crowd was seriously into it, the spots were flawless, everything looked crisp and there were many near falls. This match should’ve been saved for the Pay Per View, but I’m sure this won’t be the last time these two face off based upon this match. Low Ki got a nearfall after a Koppu kick, then he whipped Daniels across the ring and gave him a cartwheeling enziguri. Daniels went for a Brainbuster, but Ki reversed into the Dragon clutch. Daniels didn’t allow him to lock it in and spun round, getting a 2 count with a Northern Lights suplex. Low Ki went for his Phoenix Splash, but Daniels rolled out of the way. As Ki got back to his feet, Daniels gave him a picture perfect flipping calf kick. Daniels then hit the double jump moonsault, but Ki somehow got the shoulder up before the 3 count. The two went back and forth a bit longer, then both men went for the kill. Daniels reversed a Hurricanrana into a piledriver, but Ki kicked out. Ki managed to slip out of the Last Rites and nail a Dragon suplex, but Daniels kicked out. Ki started kicking the hell out of Daniels’ head and neck, trying to weaken him for the Dragon Clutch, or generally kill him, I’m not sure, that’s how stiff they looked. Daniels looked like he was about to be finished, but he slipped out of the Ki Krusher and hit the desperation Angel Wings. Both men struggled to make it to their feet. Daniels and Ki started slugging it out, then Low Ki gave Daniels a big kick to the knee. Daniels went down clutching his knee, rolling in agony. The referee looked quite concerned and went over to him in the corner. Low Ki stood there watching Daniels, but didn’t see what was coming up behind him. Abyss had come running down to the ring and slide in silently. He spun Low Ki round and gave him a hellacious Black Hole Slam, almost sending Ki through the mat. Daniels miraculously recovered and crawled over to get the 3 count. After the match, he joined Abyss on the outside, then lead him up the ramp. What’s up with that?

Christopher Daniels bt Low Ki (94/89/100) *****

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

10. The Battle Is Over, The War Is Won

We join Raven for one of his fabled promos. Now this is real entertainment. A 5* match followed by a Raven promo. It doesn’t get any better. He’s sitting in a darkened corner, alone. On an unrelated note, he seems to be growing his hair back, which can only be a good thing. Old skool Raven ruled the roost.

RAVEN“I told you Mitchell. I told you that when all was done I would stand glorious, and that’s exactly what I did. You gave it all you could, Gacy, but it just wasn’t enough. I’m a fighter. I’ve been through all the shit you could imagine, and I’ve come out alive. I’ve seen many fall on the dingy road away from doom. Some of them close, some closer, but I survived. I’m not like anything you’ve ever seen before. I live off of hate. I’ve seen the worst and I have nothing to fear. My hatred for you drove me to victory. You thought I was weak Mitchell, but I proved you wrong, again. I showed the whole world that the Raven does not quit. When the chips are down, I do not crack. I am no longer the weak shell of myself. I am strong. I am stronger than you. I am a force to be reckoned with, and I will accomplish all I am destined to. The battle is over, the war is won, and thus, I’m here, at a fork in the road. One side is labelled destiny, the other is failure. Which way will I go? Well I guess only time will tell. However, I will not rest until my destiny is fulfilled. Quote the Raven, nevermore.”

Pose. End.

91%

Raven gained overness.

11. Duelling Canes

And so we move on to the main event, which sees Justin Credible make his return to TNA. He’s had some work with All Japan Pro Wrestling in the land of the rising son and between that has unfortunately been a victim of the ‘no plans’ condition. Hardly his fault though. Erik Watts comes out to a mediocre pop. He doesn’t belong in the main event. See, the problem with this match is that the crowd was still pumped from the Daniels-Ki match, and pretty much anything that followed it was going to be a disappointment. Infact, the show as a whole has been pretty good, so the crowd is pretty much burnt out. Watts and Credible weren’t too bad. It took about 5 minutes before the first cane was introduced, when Credible swung at Watts, but he ducked and gave Credible a DDT. Later in the match, Watts whipped Credible hard across the ring, sending him flipping over the ropes. Credible went for a clothesline whilst on the apron, but Watts ducked and nearly took Credible’s head off with a cane shot. Credible came back after a low blow and then he proceeded to crack Watts in the skull with the Cane, but Watts no sold it Hogan-style and planted Credible with a powerbomb. This brought out Don Callis and the Red Shirts to the ring. Callis ran round the outside and jumped on the apron, distracting the referee, as the Red Shirts entered the ring. They whipped Watts against the ropes and nailed their Double Spinebuster. This allowed Credible to get back up, pull Watts to his feet and nail the That’s Incredible tombstone on the Cane. He covers and gets the 1-2-3. After the match, all 4 men put the boots to Watts. Officials try and stop the assault, but they are taken out, including a vicious Cane shot to Rudy Charles. The Shirts hold Watts up in the ring as Callis takes the Cane and winds up. Here goes…no, AJ Styles just ran through the crowd and jumped into the ring! He knocks down Callis and takes the cane. Cane shot to Gage. Cane shot to Northcutt. Cane shot to Credible. AJ Styles has made the save. I didn’t even know he was going here tonight.

Justin Credible bt Erik Watts (60/53/68) *

The match suffered because the crowd were still pumped from the last one.

-End Show-

CQ – 70%

TV – 4.83

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Attendance – 2509

1. HUSSah!!

For the second week running we open up the show with another bout featuring that lovable ‘Barbaric Berserker’ Jimmy Jacobs. His opponent is none other than that forgotten misogynist Kid Kash. Just for the benefit of some fans, Jacobs’ love for you is not like a truck. Jacobs’ comes out to the Touch, which apparently isn’t just a Van Halen rip off. Meh, who cares. All I know is it’s from Transformers, which instantly makes it badass. There is a quiet HUSSing from the crowd as he enters the ring, which is better than last week. I guess they are catching on. Jacobs exhibits some very nice offence in the match, and shows he actually has some ring skills to go with his gimmick. He nails a nice headscissors to DDT, a sweet roundhouse kick and a double stomp off the top, which crushes the ribs of Kash. But in typical comedy style, Jacobs loses the momentum again after going for a choke-lift, but he can’t pick Kash off the mat. He tries with all his might to lift Kash up, but ends up collapsing to his knees. Kash bounces off the ropes and gives him a vicious dropkick to the face. Kash goes to work on the less experienced Jacobs, and gets a near fall with a diving hurricanrana. Kash nails a few more trademark moves and then goes for his Money Maker, but Jacobs rolls down the back. He grabs Kash round the neck, flips off the turnbuckles and slams him down. Cover, 1,2, 3! Jimmy Jacobs picks up another big win.

Jimmy Jacobs bt Kid Kash (69/54/84) **1/2

Kid Kash lost overness. Jimmy Jacobs gained overness.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

2. I Don’t Know But I’ve Been Told, Eskimo Pussy’s Mighty Cold!

After the early commercial break the 4LK music hits and we get a rare appearance of the Kru, but they aren’t joined by James. Oh, so it’s the forgotten members of the Live Kru. They are dressed a tad differently this time. Killings leads out the troops in classic Army fatigues. Killings kind of looks like new skool Big Bossman, but cooler, and obviously blacker. He leads down Dutt and Shark Boy. SB is wearing an army helmet, which looks pretty funny. Dutt is at the back of the line, waving a flag, which has 4LK 4TV written on it. All three men step inside the ring. Killings has the stick.

KILLINGS“Attent hut! (The troops stand at attention). Listen here TNA, we are out here on a mission. It’s Operation 4LK-4TV. As you may have noticed the three of us haven’t been on television much these past few months, and whilst B-Jizzle has been on the show EVERY SINGLE WEEK. (The crowd cheer – they love B-Jizzle). Well we are not happy about it. Why should he be given that time and not us? (Shark Boy and Dutt look a tad confused about Killings’ rant). This is what we call playa hatin’. Yep. Don Callis is hatorizin’ us and not booking us on TV. Well the 4 Live Kruism stops here, because we are gunna take some affirmative action. See if Callis won’t book us then we’ll book ourselves. Next up will be the first phase of the ‘4LK-4TV’ campaign. We’ve booked ourselves in a 6-man tag team match against a select team, handpicked by us. Company march!”

The Kruers march like they are about to leave the ring, but stay inside and strip off some of the army gear ready for their match.

85%

3. Phase One Complete

With the declaration of war compete, Dutt, Shark Boy and Killings get ready for their match. Their opponents come out to some generic heavy metal music, but the crowd don’t seem to recognise them. In traditional TNA style they are announced with fake names, but according to the internet dirt sheets they were ‘Spyder’ Nate Webb, Josh Prohibition and Adam Flash. The match itself wasn’t bad, despite little crowd reaction. The randoms played the heels in the match, although the fans were a little confused with Killings. He was quite vicious with his opponents, stomping at them. He wasn’t stiffing them, just being pretty violent, which is out of character. It’s your basic squash match overall. All three Kruers get a chance to show their trademark offence, including a nice assbite to 720 DDT by Shark Boy and Dutt. Maybe they’ll give those two a slot in the X-Division as a part of Operation ‘4LK-4TV’. This short match is finished off when Killings nails the Front Face Suplex on J-Pro. Afterwards, Killings leads the troops back up the ramp, flagging waving behind.

4LK (Killings, SB and Dutt) bt Josh Prohibition, Adam Flash and Nate Webb (59/47/72) *1/4

4. Daniels Prophesises

We cut now to a video promo of Christopher Daniels. He’s standing at an dark altar in full clergy clobber. He looks up into the camera.

DANIELS“Low Ki, you had no business calling me out and claiming I had something to do with your attack two weeks ago at Bound For Glory. I am a man of the cloth and a man of honour. I don’t go for those underhanded tactics, I settle things in the ring as you found out last week. I showed you who was the better man. However I am sure our paths have not crossed for the last time. You see the prophecy has something in store for you. You have been chosen, Low Ki. You have been chosen for a very special role. You could’ve been great Low Ki. You could’ve fought on our side, but instead you chose to disrespect us. You will rue the day that you disrespected the Fallen Angel and the prophecy. We are here Low Ki, and we will destroy anyone that gets in our way. The answer was right in front of you, but you answered the wrong question. I don’t fight alone Low Ki, and you will experience your downfall at the hands of myself, my brothers and my sisters.”

The camera zooms out and we see a wider shot of Daniels. Behind him stands the monsterous figure of Abyss.

DANIELS “The count of converted sinners is one, and it’s forever growing. Beware Low Ki, beware.”

92%

Christopher Daniels gained overness.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

5. CM Gets Punk’d

After an exhilarating Christopher Daniels promo we get what should be a very good singles match. It sees up and comer John Walters taking on CM Punk of the Gathering. CM Punk is accompanied down to the ring by his comrade Julio Dinero. It’s been obvious of the tensions between the two men, especially since it seems they have been left without guidance from their mentor Raven. Once the smoke clears and we get down to some wrasslin’ its actually pretty disappointing. These two should be capable of atleast a *** match, but it seems that the two haven’t brought their A-games tonight. I’m sure that they could put on a better match somewhere down the line. Walters nails a Fisherman Buster, but Punk somehow gets the shoulder up at 2. The crowd start really getting behind Punk and he responds by hitting a springboard clothesline. Punk gets whipped into the corner, but he slingshots over Walters. Dragon suplex! Vince Russo, who is with Walters, grabs his leg and puts it on the bottom rope causing the break. This brings Dinero into the fray. He charges round the ring to get Russo, but he scrambles into the ring. Dinero follows, which distracts the referee and Punk. Punk starts yelling at Dinero, telling him to stay out of the match. Punk turned around straight into a Missile Dropkick from Walters. The rookie is quick to capitalise, rolling Punk up and getting the 3 count. As Russo and Walters walk up the ramp, yep you’ve guessed it, Dinero and Punk argue.

John Walters bt CM Punk (63/52/75) *1/2

6. Challengizzle On The Intervizzle

After the crew have finished setting up the set, BG James makes his way down to the ring to a rousing reception from the Nashville crowd. He gives the crowd a little treat, moonwalking to his seat then beering himself, then getting on the mic.

JAMES“Well hello there TNA (takes a sip of beer) and welcome to another edition of Emmy nominated B-Jizzle Intervizzle. I am your host, Mr BG James esquire, and dizzam, this week we have a high profile guest. Tonight’s guest will be NWA World champion, Pho-nominal, AJ Styles!”

AJ Styles comes out to the ring to a huge pop from the crowd. That feud with Jarrett really helped him establish himself as the top wrestler in TNA. He is wearing his standard vest and bandana. Styles jumps over the top rope, flashes the fans the belt and takes his seat next to James.

JAMES“Firstly, congrats on winning the strap and couple of weeks back. You showed us all why they call you phenomenal. But enough of that’s girly shit, lets talk about the stuff people want to hear. February 29th TNA will hold it’s second supercard, and no doubt you’ll be top of the bill, but the question remains, who will you be facing?”

STYLES“Well you know where I come from you don’t go out looking for trouble, but when it comes looking for you, you sure as hell don’t run away from it. To be honest, I don’t care who I face because I think that I can run with anyone in TNA, so if you want a piece, come get it.”

James is about to continue with another question, but the music of Raven rings through the arena. The cult icon steps through the curtain and makes his way to the ring. He steps inside and requests the mic from James.

RAVEN“You know two weeks ago at Bound For Glory I won a big battle myself. It was a battle against my sins and my past, and I overcame those demons, so now it is time for me to realise my future and realise my destiny. Styles, you’re good, in fact you’re great, but I don’t think even you can take out the new Raven. I’m not the same man I was when we fought in the past. I’m a changed man, and I’m onto a fresh page in my life, and there would be no better tale to tell on that page than when I realise my destiny and win the NWA World title.”

JAMES“Well it sounds like trouble has come looking for you, AJ. Any response?”

Styles squares up to Raven.

STYLES“Raven, I am a man of my word, and I will not back down to your challenge. February 29th I will defend my NWA World title against you, and I will walk out the TNA Asylum still the NWA World champion.”

After a short silence, things filter out and everyone leaves the ring, the headliner of the second PPV set.

73%

AJ Styles lost overness.

7. And The Number One Contender Is…

As we come into the home straight of this X-Division feud, we aregiven a pretty good match. Michael Shane has had his critics, but he had a good showing here against Paul London. Although we don’t really know how much of this is due to London himself. Having worked in the WWE, London should know a fair bit about carrying no talent wrestlers (BA-ZING~!). This new Franchise angle seems to have petered out, but that’s probably for the best. More emphasis on that means more TV time for Douglas, and that is not good. I wonder if we gave Rob Black a call if he’d ‘steal’ Douglas from us. London gets a near fall with a standing SSP. He goes for a hurricanrana, but Shane blocks it and rams him spine first into the turnbuckles. Shane works over the back of London, giving him a backbreaker then pushing London down over his knee. Shane rolls a Bow and Arrow submission into a roll up for a 2 count. London springs off the second rope into a Moonsault, but Shane gets his foot on the rope. Shane hits the Superkick then goes to climb to the top rope. Chris Sabin runs down to the ring, pulling out a ladder from under the ring. He slides into the ring and clocks Shane with the ladder. London gets to his feet and Sabin spins round, accidentally hitting him with the ladder. The ref has given up and throws this one out. After the match all three men brawl until they are separated by officials and road agents.

Paul London and Michael Shane went to No Contest (69/51/88) ***

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

8. Reunion

Simon and Swinger have already made their way down to ringside for their match against foe Jerry Lynn and his surprise partner. Out onto the ramp walks Jerry Lynn. He receives a nice pop from the crowd. He turns towards the curtain and waves his arm, beckoning his partner to come out. There is a brief silence then…

INTERGALACTIC PLANETARY PLANETARY INTERGALACTIC

IT’S NOVA!

Nova and Lynn runs down from the ramp and slides into the ring, which starts the match.

66%

9. An ECW Encounter

Ahh this one takes me back. Four of ECW former stars going head to head on a national scale once again. Nova hasn’t lost his touch either. That long spell in Ohio Valley must have kept him ring savvy. Nova shows us why we miss ECW, reminding us of his innovative offence, including a Iconclasm to Swinger onto the chest of Diamond. He and Lynn nails the heels with double suicide dives through the ropes, which brings a cheer from the crowd. Back inside the ring, Lynn takes Diamond apart. He whips Diamond into the corner, but Simon jumps up onto the second rope. He fakes the jumping crossbody, thinking he outsmarted Lynn. Lynn jumps up onto second rope and sunset powerbombs Diamond hard down to the mat. He rolls him up for a pin, but Swinger breaks up the cover. Simon and Swinger use some sneaky tactics to take back the advantage. They nail Nova with the Problem Solver (y’all remember that one, right?) and Simon goes for a cocky cover. 1…2…Nova kicks out! Simon can’t believe he got the shoulder up. Simon goes for the Simonizer, but Nova drops down the back. Tag to Lynn! Lynn and Nova clean house. They absolutely destroy Simon and Swinger, hitting them with wave after wave of offence. They get whipped into each other and bounce of. Simon and Swinger spin round groggily, into the arms of their opponents. Cradle Piledriver! Krytonite Krunch! Both men make the cover. 1…2…3! Lynn and Nova win. They embrace inside the ring and celebrate. On the outside Simon and Swinger walk to the back. Swinger puts his hand on Diamond shoulder, but Simon just spins around, gives him the finger and walks off.

Jerry Lynn and Nova bt Simon and Swinger (75/65/85) ***

10. Inevitably, Julio Gets Punk’d

Backstage, Julio catches Punk as he is about to leave the arena.

DINERO“Look Punk, I’ve been thinking and we need to sort this stuff out. Now I’m sorry about how things have gone these past couple of weeks and I hope that we can both be bigger men and put it behind us and move on, hell, maybe we can go for the tag titles or something, I dunno. So what do you say?”

Dinero extends his hand to Punk, who seems reluctant at first, but then he accepts the handshake and the two embrace. Punk pulls his bag along and Dinero sets off in the other direction. Punk stops and drops his bag off his shoulder, then grabs a steel pole. He runs upto Dinero and clocks him in the back of the head with the pole. Dinero is left in a crumbled heap.

PUNK“Tag titles? I’m going for the real gold, bitch. You just got Punk’d, bitch.”

CM Punk picks up his bag and leaves the arena.

56%

Julio Dinero gained overness. CM Punk gained overness. CM Punk’s turn is complete. He’s now a heel.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

11. Justin’s Reward

Finally we move on to our main event. Don Callis rewarded Justin Credible with this title shot tonight after defeating Erik Watts in the Cane match last week. Rumours are spreading backstage that Don Callis may add Credible to his organisation after he was impressed with the job the former ECW champion did last week. Maybe they’re looking for a new main event player after the seeming failure of Jarrett. After developments earlier tonight we must assume that whoever wins this match will go on to face Raven at this month’s Pay Per View, Destiny. This week’s main event is much better received that last months, and the crowd still have some interest after what some may consider and lacklustre show. Styles takes the advantage in the match after Credible gets flipped over the ropes onto the apron. Styles springboards off the ropes and dropkicks Credible off the apron. Styles bounces off the ropes and flies over the top with a flipping plancha. Back inside the ring Styles nails Credible with a flying hurricanrana. He whips Credible into the corner then runs in with a couple of flying knees. Big running powerslam by Styles. He climbs up to the top rope. Spiral Tap! Styles gees up the crowd signals for the Styles Clash. Don Callis runs down the ramp and jumps onto the apron with a Cane. Styles knocks him off the apron. The cane drops to Credible, whos back to his feet. Styles turns round. Crack! Credible just smashed Styles in the head with the cane. The ref calls for the bell. Styles takes this one by DQ. Callis and Credible continue to beat down Styles, until inevitably Erik Watts runs down the ramp. Callis and Credible play the cowardly heels and jump out of the ring. This rivalry isn’t over yet.

AJ Styles bt Justin Credible via DQ (76/76/77) **1/2

-End Show-

CQ – 71%

TV – 4.83

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Come on Duke's, you can't say Pog.........Gacy isn't interesting. His old gimmick before Funky butchered him was gold. Gold I tell thee. :P

I said this the last time I read this Funky, I don't like the fact that within 2 months you've changed how TNA is, too many new people etc. Still an incredible read though.

SPOILER (Not a real spoiler, most people already know)

And I don't like how the Walters/Gilberti feud finishes

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Bad news - When backing up all my shows I think I left out the 18th February edition of Total Nonstop Action. I don't really want to rewrite the show, so I will provide you all with a short recap:

NWATNA: 18-2-04

-The show began with The Briscoes (with Jim Cornette) taking on Chris Divine and Brian XL. Divine was due to team with his regular tag team partner Quiet Storm, however Storm's flight from Japan was delayed after competing in Michinoku Pro. Brian XL stepped in and teamed with Divine, however it didn't help their cause as they lost the match following a J-Driller.

-After the match, Jim Cornette got on the microphone and began trash talking America's Most Wanted. He challenged them to put there tag titles on the line at Destiny, vowing that his team would take their belts.

-In an X-Division 6-man tag, Michael Shane teamed with the debuting Ruckus and the returning Psychosis against Chris Sabin, Paul London and Frankie Kazarian. Unfortunately for Kazarian he was left prone in the ring as Sabin and London brawled up the ramp. Apparently Sabin took offence after Paul London accidently knocked him off the apron whilst executing a suicide dive. Eventually Shane pinned Kazarian to get the win for his team.

-Backstage, John Walters once again confronted Glen Gilbertti. He made fun of Gilbertti then challenged him to a match at Destiny with the stitulations that if Gilbertti won Walters would tell him he respects him, but if Walters won Gilbertti would have to retire. Gilbertti agreed.

-CM Punk defeated Julio Dinero after nailing the Pepsi Plunge. The match came about after Punk turned on Dinero last week.

-Jeff Jarrett made his first appearance on TV since losing the World title to AJ Styles at Bound For Glory. He blamed Erik Watts for his loss and said he would settle the score at Destiny. He announced that a match had been booked by Don Callis between himself and Watts, and if Watts lost he would have to leave TNA forever.

-The Amazing Red teamed with Low Ki to beat Christopher Daniels and Abyss by disqualification after Abyss hit both Red and Ki with a chair. Low Ki asked Red to team with him because he knew he needed someone he could trust by his side and Red had earned his respect in past battles.

-Next, Simon Diamond called Johnny Swinger out to the ring. He said that he was tired of carrying Swinger around and that it was time for him to move forward with being held back. This lead to Swinger challenging him to a match, right there. Johnny Swinger beat Simon Diamond after interference from Jerry Lynn. Diamond looked in control until Lynn ran down to the ring and distracted him, allowing Swinger to roll him up for the 3 count. Afterwards Swinger and Lynn celebrated.

-Lollipop caught up with CM Punk following the break. He declared himself the 'Straight Edge Superstar' and said that this was to be his time to shine in TNA. He vowed he would win the World title in the future by any means necessary, beating anyone who stood in his way.

-In the main event, Raven defeated Erik Watts in a tables match. Don Callis booked Raven in the match, informing him that if he did not win he would not receive his title shot at Destiny. Raven was merciless in his assault, beating Watts from pillar to post. Callis and his cronies took seats at ringside to watch the brutality, smiling and clapping as Raven destoryed Watts. Eventually the match ended after Raven drove a bloody Watts through a table with a running powerbomb. After the match, Callis and the boys got into the ring and started attacking Watts. Callis extended his hand to Raven, smuggly, but Raven just gave him the finger and left the ring, allowing the assault to continue.

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Attendance – 2506

1. Jay Weathers The Storm

We open up the show with Quiet Storm taking on Jay Briscoe. Briscoe is accompanied to the ring by his brother Mark and manager Jim Cornette, who the fans finally seem to be recognising. Quiet Storm has Chris Divine in his corner to counteract the potential numbers game. Brian XL doesn’t join them, but it may not be long before he is back in TNA. The fans seemed to enjoy his match, and TNA officials were impressed as he seems to have honed his skills. These two work very well together, which leaves fans wondering why they are opening the show. They put together some great spots, including a second rope Piledriver on Jay. He goes for a flipping senton, but Mark pulls Jay out of the way. They hug on the outside and don’t see Storm charging towards the ropes. Somersault senton plancha! He takes out both men, but doesn’t see Cornette coming with the racket. He turns around to see Cornette about to level him, which halts the attack. Storm chases Cornette around the ring, much to the crowd’s delight. Cornette gets cornered between Storm and Divine. He decides to hightail it into the ring, and Storm follows. He slides under the ropes and doesn’t see that Briscoe is back in the ring. Yakuza kick! Briscoe makes the cover and gets the 1-2-3. Cornette leads the Briscoes back up the ramp, bragging about how smart they are.

Jay Briscoe bt Quiet Storm (70/50/90) ***

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Once the ring is clear, Jeff G. Bailey announces that we will now hear from Don Callis, live via satellite. Callis appears on the screen and Bailey welcomes him. Apparently Callis is away on business in Philly. After the pleasantries have ended, Callis gets down to business.

CALLIS“Unfortunately I cannot be present tonight, but I have already booked some great matches that you hicks don’t deserve to witness. As you may know already, Frankie Kazarian will take on Chris Sabin for his X-Division title. Now I think Paul London and Michael Shane should have their eyes on this match very carefully because I have also made a new match for this Sunday at Destiny. It will be Chris Sabin versus Paul London versus Michael Shane in a ladder match, and I know you fans will enjoy that one. I’ve also made a very special match for tonight. In the main event it’s going to be AJ Styles teaming with his buddy Erik Watts to face Jeff Jarrett and Raven, and I know I’m going to enjoy that one.”

Callis says his farewells and informs us not to fret because he’ll be on hand at Destiny.

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2. Hostility

Backstage Raven is walking along one of the Asylum’s many corridors when he is approached by AJ Styles.

STYLES “What was up with you last week?”

RAVEN“What.”

STYLES“You know what I’m talking about. You and Watts. What was the deal with that?”

RAVEN“I did what had to be done.”

STYLES“Yeah well where I come from we don’t do that sort of thing. Where I come from we have each others backs.”

RAVEN“Yeah well we aint down in Georgia anymore are we boy? Where I come you look out for yourself. I did what had to be done.”

STYLES“What about leaving Watts to get attacked?”

RAVEN“What about it?”

STYLES“Don’t you atleast think you should’ve helped him out?”

RAVEN “Not my business.”

STYLES“You know what Raven, you’d better watch yourself. If you don’t look out for folk soon they’ll be no one to look out for you.”

RAVEN“(Chuckles) You’ve got a lot to learn AJ. I fly alone. I don’t need Watts’ help, your help or anyone else’s help. I’m not the same weak soul I once was. I’m a newborn Raven, and not even you can contend with me. See you tonight, boy.”

Raven walks off leaving Styles cracking his knuckles. Should be a firey main event.

89%

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

3. More 6-Man Action

This match was supposed to be Sonjay Dutt and Shark Boy of the Live Kru teaming with Glen Gilbertti against Russo Inc, but at the last minute Shark Boy got sick, so he’s been replaced by Jimmy Jacobs. One novelty act for another. The crowd seem to be happy about the change as Jacobs is greeted by a HUSS chant as he comes down to the ring. Most of the good stuff is done without Gilbertti, as he tends to be a workrate vacuum, but the crowd is really into the Walters-Gilbertti rivalry. Walters ducks Gilbertti, tagging out of the ring as soon as he tags in. Gilbertti challenges Walters to get in the ring, but he’s having none of it. Dutt gets a near fall on Walters with a Phoenix splash. He tags out to Jacobs who nails a headscissors into a swinging DDT. He makes the cover, but Stevens breaks up the cover. Jacobs gets a low blow from Walters, who makes the tag to Stevens. They nailed Jacobs with the Hart Attack. Stevens makes the cover, but Jacobs HUSSes up, as the crowd chant along. He no sells all of Stevens’ punches. Stevens’ goes for one final punch and Jacobs goes into a trance. He points at Stevens and wags his finger. Stevens goes for a punch, but Jacobs blocks it. Right hand. Block and another right. Jacobs gets whip into the corner, but gets a furry boot up. He sits on the second rope. Tornado Backrake! Jacobs pulls Stevens’ into the corner. Contra Code! Dutt and Gilbertti fend off the rest of Russo Inc as Jacobs gets the 3 count.

Jimmy Jacobs, Sonjay Dutt and Glen Gilbertti bt Russo Inc (62/50/74) *1/2

4. Killing Two Birds With One Stone

New comrades Johnny Swinger and Jerry Lynn are hanging out backstage when they are approached by Simon Diamond.

DIAMOND“Well if it isn’t the lovebirds. What’s the matter, back from your honeymoon already?”

LYNN“What do you want Simon?”

DIAMOND “What does Simon want? Well Simon thought he would come and make a challenge to both of you faggots. Since you two seem to be an item now, I thought I would offer you a 3 way. Easy there Johnny, not that kind of 3-way, I know what you’re like, I’ve seen the magazines. Anyway, Simon thought he would give you a chance to lose to him live on Pay Per View. This Sunday at Destiny, Simon challenges you two to a 3-way dance, so Simon can show you that he is better than both of you. What do you say?”

LYNN“Hah, alright then Simon you got yourself a match. See you Sunday.”

Simon walks off with a smirk on his face.

58%

Jerry Lynn lost overness.

5. Sabin Says Relax

Chris Sabin accepted the challenge of Frankie Kazarian and put his X-Division title on the line. Paul London and Michael Shane will have their eyes on this one. If Sabin loses then the ladder match is about nothing other than pride. The two give us a great match, which is something the X-Division has been missing for a while now. Frankie reversed the Future Shock into a reverse DDT. He goes for a Sunset Flip, but Sabin drops down for the pinning predicament. Frankie and Sabin rolls about on the mat into various pin combinations. Sabin went for an enziguri, but Kazarian ducked, allowing him to lock in an STF. Sabin inched his way to the ropes, forcing the break. They went back and forth with neither man being able to score the fall. Frankie went for the Wave of the Future, but Sabin reversed into a waistlock. German suplex! Sabin went for the bridge, but Frankie kicked out. He went up top, but Frankie caught him. Hurricanrana! Kazarian jumps right up and to the top rope. Frog splash! Frankie held on for the cover! 1…2…no, Sabin got the shoulder up! Frankie whipped Sabin into the corner, no, reversal. Frankie got the boot up. Sabin get pulled back into the corner. Frankie goes for a victory roll, but Sabin rolls it through! 1…2…3! Sabin has retained his belt!

Chris Sabin bt Frankie Kazarian (71/49/93) ***1/4

The NWA X-Division title gained image.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

6. A Honourable Challenge

Low Ki is sitting in his locker room. The camera pans down and he looks up from tying his boots. Low Ki stares into the camera intensely.

KI“Daniels, last week you showed your true colours. You showed that you are not a man of honour, which is something I did not doubt. I knew that you weren’t a man of integrity, and that is why I turned down your invition. I do not associate with people like you. If there is one thing in this world I cannot stand it is people without a fighting spirit. It’s not about winning or losing, but fighting with honour. If you fight a good fight then the result is not important. Knowing you fought honourable is enough. But Daniels, you, you spit on everything I stand for, and I know you had something to do with that attack. You can deny it all you want, but why should I believe you? You are not a man of honour, and thus can’t be trusted. So I am calling you on it. I am making a challenge to the whoever attacked me. Destiny, February 29th, bring whatever you have, because you’re going to need it.”

The camera zooms out and we go back to the ring.

73%

Low Ki's attacker gained overness.

7. Backseat’s Back, Alright!

In a warm up for Sunday’s match against the Briscoes, America’s Most Wanted take on the returning Backseat Boyz in a non-title match, and they add to the theme of the night with another great bout. Despite nothing being on the line tonight, the BSB still put in a stellar performance. They are clearly at a size disadvantage in this match, but use some underhanded tactics in order to stay on top. They could be the first of many CZW imports into the company, as the head honcho is apparently a big fan of the company. However, word on the street is that CZW is in big trouble financially and may have to close it’s doors before the end of the year. The Backseatz hit an impressive double team move on Storm, which I believe they call the Dream Sequence. If you’ve never seen it before, it’s a Hart Attack, followed by a Boston Crab-Legdrop, finally followed by a neck lock and dropkick. Very nice. They go for their finisher (the T-Gimmick), but Storm falls down the back. He bounces against the ropes and takes down both opponents with a double clothesline. He makes the tag to Harris, who comes in a house of fire. He levels Kashmere and Acid, slamming them hard on the canvas. Catatonic to Kashmere! Harris throws Acid out of the ring and sets to work on Kashmere. Death Penalty! Harris makes the cover and gets the win for AMW. After the match, Harris gets on the stick and officially accepts the Briscoes challenge for Sunday. I guess we’ve got ourselves a tag team title match.

America’s Most Wanted bt Backseat Boyz (76/65/87) ***3/4

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

8. 4LK On BJI

Whilst the viewers are informed about ordering Destiny, the ring crew set up the set for another exciting B-Jizzle Intervizzle. I hear FOX have been so impressed with the Jizzster that they’ve offered him his own sitcom. A tentative title is ‘Too Many Armstrong’s Spoil The Broth’, where ‘B-Jizzle’ Armstrong lives with his 2 brothers and eccentric father, Bob. Although no casting has been finalised, it is strongly believed that Alfonso Ribero will play a brother (BA-DUM-BUM-PSSH).

Anyway, Mr James’ guests this week are Ron Killings and Sonjay Dutt, without Shark Boy due to his illness, however he will be available for Destiny. James is on the wand. Yeah, that’s right, I said wand.

JAMES“Hey ya [does the Outkast shaky finger thing] TNA and welcome to B to the Jizzle’s jolly good interview segment. I’m back after a week off. As you may have heard fans I was off pimping TNA…nationwide, but I’m back now, and dizzam do I have a treat for you tonight. This week’s guest will be none other than my super duper best buds, Ron Killings and Sonjay Dutt of the 4 Live Kru. Unfortunately everyone’s favourite fish, Shark Boy couldn’t make it tonight, but I suppose that’ll teach him for eating 3 of those extra spicy burritos. I guarantee his toilet is chanting ‘Holy Shark’ by now. So, without further ado, please put your hands together for Ron Killings and Sonjay Dutt!”

The crowd pop as Killings and Dutt come down the ramp. They are once again in their army gear.

JAMES “Welcome guys, now I understand you are out here to talk to us about some sort of campaign. Why don’t you tell us about that?”

KILLINGS“Well tonight’s appearance is stage two of the ‘4LK-4TV’ campaign. You see we feel that we are being discriminated against. I mean look at you. You’re on TV every single week, yet we are left to fight over the scraps of TV booking.”

JAMES“Yeah I understand, I mean you guys are talented. We’re boys, and I’ve got your back, hence why you’re on the show, but maybe it’s just about what you’re offering. I mean TNA is blessed with some of the top stars in professional wrestling today and it’s highly competitive, but not everyone can do what I do.”

KILLINGS“(Chuckling) You sure about that?”

JAMES“Hey, I’m not the one campaigning to get back on TV, now am I?”

Killings doesn’t respond, he just stares at James.

JAMES“Anyway, what’s the next stage in operation ‘4LK 4TV’.”

KILLINGS “Well it’s Sunday at Destiny. We’ve booked ourselves in another 6-man tag match, me, Sonjay and Shark Boy against whoever shows up to accept the challenge.”

JAMES“Well there you go, a bit of progress. Anyway, I’m being informed that we’re runnin’ out of time here, so all that’s left to say is thank you Ron, and thank you Sonjay, and I’ll see y’all next week, same B-Jizzle time, same B-Jizzle channel. Peace.”

76%

9. Killings Doesn’t Deliver

After his first appearance on B-Jizzle Intervizzle for quite some time, Ron Killings prepares himself for his match. BG James and Sonjay Dutt stand on the outside for moral support as Killings’ opponent steps through the curtain. CM Punk cockily strides down the ramp to some new theme music which sounds like a TNA ripoff of ‘Rock Superstar’ by Cypress Hill. He taunts the crowd as he comes down to ringside, which pisses them off. Punk starts the match off by lying on the top rope, hands on his head, relaxing. Killings walks over and flips him the bird, much to the crowds delight, which causes Punk to attack after Killings turns his back. Punk goes seriously low in this match. I’m talking low blows, eye rakes, taunting, the works. Hell, even the Heel Section are booing him. Killings fights back after catches Punk with a powerslam. He nails a Samoan Drop for a 2 count. Back to back shoulderbreakers only get a 2 and a ½. Killings distracts the ref and James jumps in the ring. He gives Punk some Rattlin’ and Rollin’ jabs followed by a HUGE kick to the junk. The crowd roars with laughter as Punk falls the ground clutching his crotch. Killings goes in for the kill (excuse the pun) and tries for the Front Sitout Suplex, but Punk drops down the back. He tries to whip him into the ropes, but Killings reverses. He sets Punk up on the top rope and joins him up top. He goes for a Superplex, but Punk reverses into a crossbody. He holds on for the cover, resting his feet on the second rope. The ref can’t see it. 1…2…3. Punk just stole the win. Killings looks pissed.

CM Punk bt Ron Killings (74/66/83) **3/4

CM Punk gained overness.

10. Watts On The Stick~!!

Backstage we join Goldylocks standing in front of the classic TNA banner. She is joined by everyone’s favourite authority, Erik Watts. The crowd actually seem to like Watts. What a jip. They don’t pop for Cornette, but when it’s Watts, oh no, he’s their Messiah.

GOLDYLOCKS“Thanks Mike. I’m joined by Director of Authority, Erik Watts. Erik, this Sunday you go into a match against former NWA World champion Jeff Jarrett with your employment in TNA on the line, and unfortunately Erik the odds are really stacked against you.”

WATTS“Yes Goldylocks I know, but I still believe I can come out on top. To me this match is all or nothing. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Losing is not an option. Jarrett can bring all he’s got. He can bring Callis, Gage, Northcutt, Credible, I don’t care, I will leave Destiny a TNA employee. Count on it.”

We cut to commercial before either Watts or Goldylocks can suck up the ratings any longer.

71%

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

11. The Final Countdown

Following another ad break we come back live where Jeff G. and Mike Tenay run through the card for the Pay Per View and begin to hype this match. First out is Raven, followed by Jarrett and finally Watts and Styles come out together. Both men have a lot on the line this Sunday. There is quite a lot of crowd heat for this one despite the Face-Heel pairing of Jarrett and Raven. They reluctantly work together for this match, including some veteran double team moves, however it’s hardly fluent. They are only teaming because they have to. Raven nailed Styles with a drop toe hold onto the middle rope. He distracted referee Rudy Charles, which allowed Jarrett to choke him. Watts runs round the outside and stops the choke hold. Watts and Jarrett slug it out on the outside as Raven works over Styles in the ring. After Watts gets thrown into the steel steps, he gets tagged in. Russian Leg Sweep. Lateral press, but Styles gets the shoulder up. Jarrett shows off some generic offence before going for an Atomic Drop, but Styles flipped over into a Reverse DDT. Tag to Watts. The match goes on for a further 5 minutes with some classic brawling. Styles and Raven battle on the outside with Watts and Jarrett in the ring. Styles and Raven end up brawling through the crowd, as Watts nails a big lariat. He goes for a Chokeslam, but Jarrett gives Watts a low blow. Stroke! Jarrett makes the cover and wins. He has the advantage going into Sunday.

Jeff Jarrett and Raven bt AJ Styles and Erik Watts (82/83/81) ***

-End Show-

CQ – 73%

TV – 4.84

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--NWA WORLD TITLE MATCH--

--AJ Styles © vs. Raven--

--WATTS' JOB ON THE LINE--

--Erik Watts vs. Jeff Jarrett--

--NWA TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH--

--America's Most Wanted © vs. The Briscoes (w/Jim Cornette)--

--X-DIVISION TRIPLE THREAT LADDER MATCH--

--Chris Sabin vs. Michael Shane vs. Paul London--

--CAREER VS RESPECT--

--John Walters vs. Glen Gilbertti--

--Johnny Swinger vs. Simon Diamond vs. Jerry Lynn--

--Will Low Ki's attacker accept his challenge?--

--Who will accept the 4 Live Kru's challenge?--

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The pre Pay Per View show kicks off with our hosts, Mike Tenay and Jeff G. Bailey coming out to the ringside area. They take their seats at the announce table then welcome the viewers.

TENAY“Hello fans and welcome to NWA:TNA’s second supercard Pay Per View, Destiny, and what a treat we have for you fans tonight.”

BAILEY “That’s right Mike, and I am the man you really came to see and hear, Jeff G. Bailey. But Mike, you were correct on one thing, we certainly do have a treat in store for you fans tonight. It’s a packed card from top to bottom.”

TENAY“Of course Jeff, as always we have a great show ahead, which will come to you live in just 30 minutes.”

BAILEY“Hear that fans, only 30 minutes to purchase the hottest show in town. Tonight we’ll see all three TNA titles on the line, two careers on the lines and a lot of pride at stake.”

TENAY “And we kick off tonight’s show with a special preview match, which features 3 of the 4 Live Kru, Ron Killings, Shark Boy and Sonjay Dutt. They made an open challenge to anyone for a 6-man tag match tonight. I have been told that the challenge has been answered and that they are on their way out now..”

Out through the curtain come three masked wrestlers. The crowd seem unfamiliar with them, although the smarks at home must recognise them. Our ring announcer informs the crowd that they hail from SoCal and their names are Super Dragon, Excalibur and Scorpio Sky, although no one seems to care. There really aren’t enough masked wrestlers now a days. I remember when they were all the rage. Their opponents come out to the ring in their now accustomed camo-attire. Shark Boy comes out dressed as Sgt. Slaughter, which is definitely worth seeing. They enter the ring and we are ready to kick off Destiny.

FREE FOR ALL - 4LK (Sonjay Dutt, Ron Killings and Shark Boy) vs Scorpio Sky, Super Dragon and Excalibur

The bell rings and we start off with Dutt and Excalibur in the ring. They circle each other then tie up. Irish whip to Cali. He comes back off the ropes. Japanese armdrag. Cali gets up again. Japanese armdrag. Dutt does a little dance then goes for a third armdrag, but Cali blocks and nails one of his own. Cali taps his head, then nails a flipping dropkick. He whips Sonjay into the ropes. Leapfrog. Cali goes for a big lariat, but Sonjay ducks. Cali turns round. Satellite headscissors! Cali hit the mat. Sonjay takes a fighting stance, but Cali takes the cowardly way out, crawling over to his corner, tagging in Super Dragon. Collar and elbow tie up. SD uses his strength to push Sonjay towards the mat, and eventually into the corner. Knifeedge chops. Open palm slap to the chest of Sonjay. SD tries to whip him across the ring, but Sonjay reverses. SD springs off the second rope and catches Sonjay with a flying leg lariat. Super Dragon makes the cover, but can only get a 2. He pulls Sonjay into his corner, tagging in Scorpio Sky. Sky slingshots into the ring and gives Sonjay a ‘rana. He stomps away at Sonjay before pulling him to his feet. Sky goes for a kick, but Sonjay catches it. Sky goes for a enziguri, but Sonjay ducks. Sonjay grabs him by his legs. Wheelbarrow suplex. Sonjay pulls Sky towards his corner. Tag to Killings.

Killings comes in and starts beating Sky down, sending him to the mat. Clubbing blows to the back. Killings nails the suplex on Sky. He rolls over and looks in a chinlock. Killings wrenches back on the neck of Sky, drawing the breath out of him. Killings relinquishes the hold the whips Sky into the ropes. Powerslam! Killings holds on for a cover, but Sky gets the shoulder up at 2. Killings drags Sky over to his corner. He exposes the chest and tags in Shark Boy, who kicks Sky in the exposed ribs. Arm wringer by SB. He elbows Sky in the shoulder, trying to weaken the arm. Scoop slam in the corner. Shark Boy climbs up onto the top rope. He goes for a flying legdrop but Sky gets his second wind and jumps up, knocking the top rope, crotching Shark Boy. He runs up, steps up onto the top rope then jumps across and hurricanranas Shark Boy. Sky makes the tag to Super Dragon. He climbs onto the second rope. Double stomp to the ribs of Shark Boy. Ouch, that one hurt the man beast. Yes, Shark Boy is a man beast. Dragon lifts SB off his back. Kick to the gut. He picks up SB into a Powerbomb position, then runs him into the turnbuckle. Shark Boy collapses to the mat, folded up like an accordion. Dragon pulls him into the middle of the ring and spins him over then applies a hold. This is one complex hold. SD grapevines the legs of Shark Boy, then pulls back on his arms, like a surfboard. I believe it’s called the Curb Stomp. Dragon stomps viciously on the head of Shark Boy! Ah, so that’s why they call it the Curb Stomp. Killings comes in and breaks the hold. SD throws Shark Boy into the corner and calls for Killings to get in the ring. Killings tags himself in and the two lock up. Killings goes for a big right, but SD ducks. Lariat to Killings. SD decapitated The Truth with that one.

He tags in Excalibur. SD runs over and knocks Dutt of the apron, who tries to get in the ring, but the ref stop him. This distraction allows all three men to do a number on Killings. The hang him in the tree of woe, then run to the opposite corner. Cali runs in with a sliding dropkick. Sky gives Killings a driving shoulder to the gut, then SD runs across the ring and cannonball flips into the prone Killings. The ref turns around to see SD and Sky leaving the ring. Cali pulls Killings up. Ouch! Excalibur just nailed Killings with a half pumphandle, half Dragon throwaway suplex. Tag to Sky. They whip Killings into the ropes. He comes back, kick to the gut. DDT onto their knees. Sky bounces against the ropes. Running knee lift. Sky waits for him to get up then jumps onto Killings shoulders. He goes for a reverse hurricanrana, but Killings caught him. He spins Sky round and nails a Powerbomb to DDT. Killings crawls over and tag into Sonjay. Sonjay springboards in and gives Sky a swinging DDT. He nails the Calcut Cut (DDT to knee-swinging neckbreaker combo) then a springboard twisting senton. He makes the cover, but Sky just gets the shoulder up. Sonjay looks about ready to finish the match, but Killings calls for the tag. Sonjay seems reluctant, but he makes the tag to Killings. The Truth goes for his patented Sitout Front Suplex, but Sky drops down the back. Low blow to Killings. Sky makes the tag to Super Dragon. Springboard spinning wheelkick! Dragon caught Killings right in the head. Dragon drags Killings up. Psycho Driver! That’s his finisher! Dragon makes the cover. 1…2…3! He gets the win for his team.

Super Dragon, Scorpio Sky and Excalibur bt 4LK (Killings, Shark Boy and Sonjay) (62/47/77) *3/4

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28-2-04

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Attendance – 8179

The broadcast opens up with a video package. It’s backed by a dark, gloomy piece of music, with a classic voice over the top. The voice talks about destiny and how we are all confronted with it. Clips are shown of Glen Gilbertti, Raven, Erik Watts, Jeff Jarrett, John Walters and finally AJ Styles. The package finishes with the words ‘sooner or later, we all realise our destiny’, then we come back to ringside.

Some pyro goes off and Destiny is officially underway. Bailey and Tenay give us a run down of the card before Simon Diamond makes his way through the curtain. Daimond stops to pose at the top before continuing down the ramp. He has the odds stacked against him, as he faces his two main foes. He de-robes in the ring as Jerry Lynn steps through the curtain. He stomps down to the ring and climbs inside.

Jerry Lynn vs Johnny Swinger vs Simon Diamond

Simon doesn’t waste anytime in the match, attacking Jerry Lynn before Johnny Swinger has even been announced. Simon whips Lynn into the ropes and gives him a big back body drop. Swinger sprints down the aisle and slides into the ring, coming to the aid of his buddy. The former partners duke it out inside the ring, going blow for blow with each other. Simon gets the advantage, and tries to whip Swinger into the ropes, but Swinger ducks underneath and nails a Uranage suplex. This allows Lynn and Swinger to go to work on their opponent. They seem to have planned things out and are double teaming Simon. They whip him into the corner. Lynn follows in and gives Diamond a 10 punch. He looks across at Swinger, who gives him the signal, then whips him across the ring. Swinger goes for a clothesline, but Diamond ducks under and gives him a neckbreaker. Simon is back up to his feet quickly, but is taken down again by a clothesline from Lynn. He pulls Simon to his feet then whips him into the corner. Lynn runs in and gives Diamond a monkey flip. Swinger pulls Simon into position and gives him an elbow drop. Lynn steps onto the apron and nails a slingshot legdrop. He makes the cover, but only gets a 2 count. Diamond gets whipped across the ring. Double back body drop. Simon hits the mat and clutches his back. He went high in the air with that one. Lynn quickly follows in with a low dropkick to the back.

Swinger decides the he wants a turn, and he pulls Diamond to his feet. Kick to the gut. Piledriver. Swinger makes the cover, but only gets a two count. Swinger relaxes and gets off the downed Diamond, but he regrets it as he takes a kick to the face. Swinger is sent out of the ring. Lynn comes over, but takes a low blow. Diamond gives Lynn a backbreaker, then a Samoan Drop. He goes to throw Lynn over the top rope, but he holds on and keeps himself on the apron. Right hand gets blocked by Lynn. He goes for one of his own but Simon ducks. He tries the shoulder block through the ropes, but Lynn jumps up. Legdrop to Simon! He’s stuck in the ropes. Swinger is back in the ring. He bounces against the ropes, and jumps onto the back of Diamond, crushing his throat on the ropes. Lynn climbs to the top turnbuckle as Diamond gets back up. Flying crossbody! Lynn holds on for the cover, but Simon kicks out at 2 and a ½. Double suplex by Swinger and Lynn. The grabs each other’s hand and give Simon a double elbow drop.

Swinger signals for Jerry to take him into the corner. Lynn jumps up onto the second rope and delivers a Tornado DDT. Swinger and Lynn continue the assault. Lynn whips Diamond into Swinger. Big powerslam! They’re done. They’ve given Diamond all the punishment required. They conference for a second, before Swinger steps aside and offers Jerry the win. Lynn nods then pulls Diamond up to his feet. Swinger looks like he’s about to leave the ring…but instead he turns and gives Lynn a low blow! Lynn drops to the mat, holding his groin. Simon gets back up and looks at Swinger. There is a short moment of confusion, before the two shake hands. It was all a set up! Simon picks Lynn up off the mat. Simonizer! He makes the cover, 1, 2, 3.

Simon Diamond bt Jerry Lynn and Johnny Swinger (74/64/84) **3/4

After the match Simon and Swinger leave the ring and walk up the ramp together. They laugh at Lynn who is still down inside the ring. Simon yells at him, ‘I told you I was better than you’, before they head through the curtain.

TENAY“I can’t believe that. Jerry Lynn offered Swinger his hand in friendship, and this is how he repayed him? What a despicable act by Swinger!”

BAILEY“That’s the way the business is, and Jerry should know that. The bottom line is don’t trust anybody. Hell, I wouldn’t trust my own mother if she wanted to team up with me. You always gotta be looking out for number one.”

TENAY“Anyway, up next Glen Gilbertti puts his career on the line against John Walters in an attempt to teach him some respect. Lets watch how this match came about.”

A short video package is shown of the Walters-Gilbertti feud. After the video has finished, John Walters makes his way to the ring. He is joined by the rest of Russo Inc, but he sends them to the back. It looks like he wants to do it on his own. Walters waits inside the ring for his nemesis, Glen Gilbertti. Sure enough, he doesn’t have to wait long. Gilbertti walks down to the ring, not in his usual fun filled way. He’s focused, and doesn’t look in the mood for any messing around today.

Respect vs Career

Glen Gilbertti vs John Walters

Ding ding ding, it’s on. Walters and Gilbertti lock up to start with. Headlock by Walters. He wrenches the neck of Gilbertti. Gilbertti back him into the ropes and whips him across the ring. Shoulder block on Walters. Gilbertti goes for an elbow drop, but Walters rolls out the way. Walters goes for an elbow drop of his own, but Gilbertti rolls out the way. Walters gets up, but knocked down again with a dropkick. Walters gets back to his feet and nails Gilbertti with a dropkick of his own. Both men get back to their feet and stand off in a fighting stance, matching each other move for move. Collar and elbow. Gilbertti with the arm wringer. He turns the arm of Walters, forcing him down to one knee. Walters somehow rolls the hold into a hammerlock. Gilbertti ducks under his opponent’s arm, reversing the hold. Walters shows his technical prowess, hitting the deck and sending Gilbertti to the mat with a drop toe hold. Walters skips over the body of Gilbertti into a side headlock. He tries to keep Gilbertti grounded, but Gilbertti fights back up. He gets back to a vertical base and nails the back suplex. Cover, 1, 2, kickout. Walters takes a punch to the mid section. Suplex. Gilbertti rolls over into the cover, but he doesn’t get near a 3. Gilbertti nails a legdrop on Walters. He pulls him up to his feet. Irish whip into the corner. He charges in with a clothesline. Walters staggers out of the corner. Gilbertti climbs to the top rope. He comes off the top with an axehandle smash, but Walters clocks him in the stomach.

Walters immediately goes to work on Gilbertti, attacking his knee. He lifts it off the mat and stomps away at the knee joint, then flips over the body of Gilbertti, snapping the leg joint over. Gilbertti clutches the knee, but not too extravagantly. This is Glen Gilbertti remember. He’s not too well known for his fantastic selling. Walters grabs the leg and locks in a one legged Boston Crab. He pulls back and Gilbertti looks in some discomfort. Walters pulls back on the leg of Gilbertti as he tries to escape to the ropes. Walters gets slightly cocky and loosens his grip, which allows Gilbertti to make up the final yard and reach the ropes. Gilbertti gets back to his feet and whips Walters into the ropes. Backbody drop! Walters flipped high in the air. Walters is quickly back up to his feet, but is met with a clothesline. Gilbertti pulls Walters up. Scoop slam. Gilbertti gives Walters an old skool fist drop. Walters sells it like a champ, getting groggily back to his feet. Inverted Atomic drop. Gilbertti makes the cover, but only gets a 2. Gilbertti pulls Walters back up, between his legs. He goes for a Piledriver, but he can’t get Walters up. Walters back drops him over, and swiftly grabs the legs of Gilbertti. The veteran wriggles around, making things difficult for Walters as he tries to lock in a Sharpshooter. Walters manages to lock it in, but Gilbertti is close to the ropes, so he can get the break.

Walters lifts Gilbertti back up. He grabs the leg and drops it on his knee in a kneebreaker. Side Russian Leg Sweep! Walters keeps the leg grapevined and holds it, wearing down the knee further. He relinquishes the hold, then lifts Gilbertti off the mat, but he’s soon back on the mat with a backbreaker. He nails Gilbertti with a neckbreaker into his knees. Walters nails some right hands, then whips Gilbertti into the corner. He charges in after him, but Gilbertti jumps up into a sunset flip! Walters rolls through the pin. Sharpshooter! Walters locks in the submission hold. Gilbertti fights, but he can’t seem to escape. He writhing in pain on the mat. Walters rocks back putting extra pressure on the back. He has an intensive look on his face, willing Gilbertti to submit. Gilbertti claws his way towards the ropes. H’s getting closer. Walters tries his best, but Gilbertti has the crowd behind him. Gilbertti gets to the ropes! Walters curses his bad luck, which allows Gilbertti to get back to his feet. Gilbertti limps round the ring and ducks a big right from Walters. Kick to the gut. DDT, Gilbertti makes the cover. 1…2..kickout! Walters got the shoulder up. Gilbertti grabs Walters by the legs. Slingshot into the turnbuckle. Walters staggers backwards. Gilbertti spins Walters round. Stunner! Gilbertti makes the cover! 1…2…kickout! How did Walters get the shoulder up?! Gilbertti can’t believe it. He grabs Walters and goes for a Piledriver. He lifts Walters up, no he span through it. Walters grabs the legs of Gilbertti and tripped him to the mat. Sharpshooter!! Gilbertti is in agony. Walters looks determined. He won’t give Gilbertti any chance of escape. Gilbertti can’t hang on. He taps! John Walters has won the match! Gilbertti tapped out!

John Walters bt Glen Gilbertti (65/57/74) *3/4

John Walters gained overness. Glen Gilbertti lost overness.

That’s it, Gilbertti’s career is over. He slowly makes his way up from the mat, knowing his fate. Walters has already left the ring, as Gilbertti sits alone inside the ring. He shakes his bowed head then gets to his feet. A few fans get to their feet and begin to clap. Soon others follow, clapping the now retired wrestler. He raises his arm into the air and the fans continue to applaud. Gilbertti gives the crowd a wave before leaving the ring and making his way to the back.

We go to a short advertisement for Total Nonstop Action on FOX, and before Bailey and Tenay can natter about nothing at all, Low Ki makes his way down the aisle. The crowd cheer him as they know he might finally get shot at the person who attacked him. Low Ki stands in the middle of the ring awaiting his opponent. The crowd stare at the entrance way, hoping to be the first to catch a glimpse of the challenger. The man who comes through the curtain is…Christopher Daniels?!

Daniels walks down the ramp and jumps up onto the apron. He steps into the ring and Low Ki immediately stares him down. Daniels is handed a mic.

DANIELS“Look Low Ki, I know what you’re thinking. You challenged the man who attacked you to a match, right here tonight, and because I’ve come out you think it was me. Well I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I am a man of my word, and I was not the man who attacked you…

But he was.”

Daniels points behind Low Ki, and he turns around. A hooded man has jumped over the guardrail, slides under the bottom rope into the ring and blindsides Low Ki. The man pulls his hood off and reveals himself to be…B-Boy!

Low Ki vs B-Boy

B-Boy starts laying into Low Ki with some big clubbing rights. He drives Low Ki into the corner with his fierce shots, then insults Ki with a slap across the face. A look of intense anger appears on the face of Ki. He assaults B-Boy, smashing him with hard strikes, palm strikes and kicks, the works. B-Boy gets driven back into the opposite corner, then a big Mongolian chop send him down into the corner. Low Ki starts kicking B-Boy in the corner, but the ref calls for the break. B-Boy gets back to his feet. B-Boy gets whipped into the ropes. Low Ki swings, but B-Boy ducks under. Backdrop driver! Low Ki landed right on his head, no, he’s straight back up. Lariat! B-Boy is back up. Headbutt. B-Boy drops to his knees. Snapmare by Low Ki. Ki winds up. Huge kicks to the spine of B-Boy. He nails 3 more, but attempts a 5th, which B-Boy reverses into a leglock. He holds Low Ki on the mat for a while before holding his leg to the canvas and driving the knee into the joint of Ki. He pulls Ki to his feet. He applies a front face lock, then turns it into a swinging neckbreaker. B-Boy makes the cover, but Low Ki gets the shoulder up before a Low Ki. He is straight up to his feet and back beating B-Boy with rights and kicks. Snap suplex. Low Ki goes for a second, but B-Boy blocks and nails a suplex of his own. He whips Low Ki into the corner. He charges in with a double knee strike. Low Ki staggers out of the corner and turns round straight into a dropkick to the knee. Low Ki is sent down to the canvas. B-Boy climbs to the second turnbuckle. Double stomp to the chest of Ki! Ouch, that looked brutal. B-Boy cups his ear to the fans as they boo. He looks down at Daniels, who has remained at ringside. Daniels claps arrogantly as B-Boy is does a number on his foe.

B-Boy turns his attention back to Low Ki, but his cocky attitude is his downfall, as Low Ki leg sweeps his legs away. Low Ki gets quickly to his feet. He starts stomping down on the midsection of his opponent, crushing the bones in his chest. B-Boy tries rolling out the way, but Ki catches him. He grabs him by the head and repeatedly kicks B-Boy in the face. B-Boy eventually gets away, but not for long. Ki sets B-Boy up on his knees. He goes for the Triple Strike. Two quick kicks to the chest of B-Boy, then he psyches himself up. Ki draws all his power together, taps the mat then nails a roundhouse kick right into the face of B-Boy. B-Boy is flat on the mat. Ki could go for the pinfall attempt, but instead decides to punish B-Boy further. He whips B-Boy into the corner. Ki looks like he’s going for the Tidal Crush, but Daniels trips him! The referee gives him a verbal lashing, but Daniels protests his innocence. B-Boy takes advantage. He positions Low Ki in the corner, then quickly moves back to the adjacent corner. B-Boy runs in and gives Ki a couple of boot scrapes, then he runs to the opposite corner. B-Boy charges in and nails Ki right in the chops with a dropkick. Stiff. B-Boy pulls him out the corner. European uppercut. B-Boy nails an Exploder suplex. He pulls Ki up and boots him hard in the spine. B-Boy whips him into the ropes. B-Boy picks him up into a Fireman’s Carry. B-Boy spins him round into a Michinoku Driver. He holds on for the cover, 1, 2, kickout.

B-Boy lifts Ki up and whips him into the ropes. Dropkick to the knee. B-Boy bounces off the ropes. Shining Wizard, no, Low Ki ducked. Ki gets back up. Big kicks to B-Boy. Mongolian chop. Low Ki whips him into the ropes. He bounces back. Twilt-a-whirl backbreaker! Low Ki waits for B-Boy to get up and gets whipped into the corner. Rolling Koppu kick by Low Ki. B-Boy gets pulled back by Low Ki. Brainbuster! B-Boy got planted onto the mat. Low Ki throws his opponent into the corner. Tidal Crush! Low Ki cartwheels across the ring and smash B-Boy right in the skull with an enziguri. B-Boy is groggily wandering round the ring. Low Ki pulls him in and nails a Michinoku Driver. He pulls B-Boy to the corner. Low Ki starts climbing the turnbuckle, but Christopher Daniels pulls B-Boy out the ring. He leads the beaten B-Boy back up the ramp as Low Ki drops down from the top rope. Daniels and B-Boy walk back up the ramp as the ref begins the count. 1..2…3…4…5. Daniels and B-Boy disappear through the curtain. 6…7…8…9…10. Low Ki wins by count out. He doesn’t look satisfied.

Low Ki bt B-Boy via Count Out (79/64/95) ***3/4

BAILEY“What’s up with Low Ki? He looks like Daniels came into his house on Christmas day and pissed all over his kids.”

TENAY “I know Low Ki, Jeff, and he won’t be happy with the manner in which he won this match. He is all about fighting spirit and honour, and this isn’t a victory he will want to celebrate.”

BAILEY“What a load of crap. It’s not about how you win as long as you get the big ‘W’. Low Ki should quit being a baby.”

TENAY “Will you stop it! Some people like to take pride in the way they compete, and there is nothing wrong with that. If more people did that then we’d find out who the best man truly is.”

The ring crew come out to the ring to set up for our next match, which is the X-Division ladder match. The belt is suspended above the ring, and soon after all three men make their way out to the ring.

X-Division Ladder Match

Chris Sabin vs Michael Shane vs Paul London

There is a three-man staredown in the ring start the match off. Shane pushes Sabin, then pushes London. Both men push Shane, knocking him down, then they throw him over the top rope. London and Sabin unload rights on each other. London whips Sabin into the ropes. Sabin rolls over the back body drop attempt. He goes for a German suplex, but London flips through it. Reverse DDT onto the knee by London. He lifts Sabin up, going for a high angle Reverse DDT, but Sabin flips over the top. He bounces against the ropes, but Michael Shane pulls the top rope down, sending Sabin flying over the top. Springboard dropkick by Shane. London gets up and ducks the clothesline. Swinging neckbreaker by London. He waits for Shane to get up and nails the Dropsault. Sabin gets back inside the ring. Backdrop by Sabin. He stomps away at Shane and London. The champ whips Shane into the corner. He runs in, but Shane slingshots over the top. Shane spins Sabin round and slaps him right in the chops. Sabin retaliates with a slap of his own. Shane raises his hand again, but London spins him round. London grabs Shane for a DDT, then runs up to Sabin, kicking off him into a Swinging DDT. Sabin nails a spinning wheel kick on London. Snap suplex. He goes for a second, but Shane stops it. He joins in on London’s side. They lift Sabin up and put him on the apron. Double dropkick sends Sabin to the floor. London goes out onto the apron. Asai Moonsault onto Sabin! Both men are down. Shane climbs to the top rope. Body press to the floor! He just took out both men. The crowd start a ‘T-N-A’ chant as all three competitors get back inside the ring.

European uppercut by London to Shane. He whips Shane into the ropes, but it’s reversed. London comes back. Headscissor takeover. Dropsault to Sabin. Double legdrop to both opponents. London goes for a slingshot quebrada, but Shane rolls out of the way. London gets up clutching his ribs. Shane charges at London, but he flapjacks him into the corner. Shane lands on the second rope, then jumps backwards, landing on the shoulders of London and giving him a hurricanrana. Body slam by Shane to Sabin. He goes to the second rope. Flying elbow drop. Shane decides that it’s time to bring the ladder into play. He leaves the ring and grabs it from the aisle. Back inside, Sabin nails London with a Brainbuster. Shane gets on the apron with the ladder, but Sabin runs up the the corner, springs off and dropkicks him, sending him to the floor. Sabin taunts Shane, but doesn’t see London coming from behind. Release German suplex! Shane has brought the ladder into the ring. London runs over, but Shane cracks him in the skull with the ladder. Sabin gets up, but gets clocked with the ladder, also. Shane sets the ladder up in the center of the ring and begins to climb. However, it’s not long before he’s stopped, as London grabs him and pulls him off. Enziguri by London. Did you hear that contact?! London grabs the ladder and puts it in the corner. Sabin hits him in the back. Sabin throws him into the other corner, then lifts him onto the top rope. Hurricanrana off the top! Sabin gets up, but gets lifted onto Shane’s shoulders. Samoan Neckbreaker! He grabs Sabin by the legs and drags him to the center of the ring. Slingshot into the ladder! Sabin bounces off the metal. London runs at Shane, but he flapjacks him onto the ladder. It looks like London cracked his jaw on the ladder. Shane celebrates then points to the belt. He moves the ladder into the middle of the ring. He begins to climb, but Sabin is beginning to stir. As Shane slowly climbs the ladder. Sabin rolls out to the apron. Springboard dropkick!

Shane just got knocked off the ladder! Shane is in the corner, legs spread. Sabin grabs the ladder and puts it between them. He runs across the ring and slides into the ladder, driving it into Shane’s nuts. Sabin is grabbed from behind by London. He spins him round and goes for a suplex, but Sabin ducks under the back. London applies a headlock then runs up to the corner. Swinging bulldog! Sabin got driven into the mat. London and Shane exchange chops in the center of the ring. Shane gets whipped into the ropes. Kick to the gut. London bounces off the ropes. Flipping neckbreaker! Sabin is just getting up off the mat. London runs up and springs off the back of Sabin. Shooting Star Press to Shane! What a piece of innovation by London! London places the ladder over Shane. He picks up Sabin and slams him on top of the ladder! London climbs to the top turnbuckle. He goes for a Shooting Star Press, but Sabin rolls out the way! London lands rib first on the ladder, crushing Shane. All three men are down. Sabin is the first one back to his feet. He sets up the ladder in the center of the ring. Sabin begins to climb, but he’s slow and London catches him. He starts climbing the ladder with Sabin and grabs Sabin round the waist. Sabin elbows London in the chops trying to knock him down, but London hangs on. Sabin turns round and grabs London and lifts him up into a slam position. Michinoku Driver off the ladder! London got spiked! He rolls under the ropes and falls off the apron. The refs check on him – he looks hurt.

Michael Shane slowly makes his way to his feet, staggering towards the ladder. This could be his chance! He starts gradually climbs the rungs of the ladder. Shane gets about halfway up the ladder before Sabin recovers. He joins Shane, dragging himself up the ladder. Both men are perched on top of the ladder. Right hand by Shane. Right hand by Sabin. These two are slugging it out atop a ladder! Shane smashes Sabin’s head on the top of the ladder. He wobbles, but manages to hold on. Shane goes for the belt, but Sabin nails him with another right. He hooks Shane in a front face lock. He pulls Shane over the ladder, then hooks the legs. Oh no, no he can’t. He did! Future Shock off the ladder!! Holy shit! Shane just got driven into the mat! Shane is out. ‘Hail Sabin’ echoes through the arena. The crowd are behind the champ now. He pulls himself up the ladder, step by step. He’s half way up and there’s no sign of life from his opponents! Sabin is almost there now. He reaches out…and grabs the belt! Chris Sabin retains the gold!

Chris Sabin bt Michael Shane and Paul London to retain the X-Division title (72/56/88) ***

Michael Shane gained overness. Chris Sabin gained overness. The X-Division title gained overness.

As London and Shane are helped to the back, the victorious Chris Sabin stands tall on the second rope, saluting the crowd after his triumph. His audience chant ‘Hail Sabin’ for a got minute before he steps down, gives the crowd a bow and leaves the ring.

TENAY “WOW, what a fantastic bout. That’s what the X-Division is all about Jeff.”

BAILEY“I gotta admit Tenay, I don’t like that Sabin kid, but he showed tonight that he’s got some balls. These are the sort of matches that make or break careers, and Sabin showed that he is a winner and won the match, and you gotta give him props for that.”

TENAY“Indeed Jeff. Chris Sabin has come along way since he’s been in NWA:TNA and I think it’s now safe to say that he’s not stopping yet. He’s got real main event potential.”

As the crowd begin to settle down, the Briscoes, Mark and Jay make their way down the entrance ramp accompanied of course by their manager Jim Cornette. The old vet Cornette is trash talking into the camera about how AMW’s days are numbered and how we’ll see new tag team champions tonight. America’s Most Wanted don’t waste anytime soaking up the cheers of the crowd as they sprint down to the ring, sliding inside to kick off the match.

NWA Tag Team Title Match

America’s Most Wanted vs The Briscoes w/ Jim Cornette

Storm and Harris are straight up and lay into The Briscoes with a series of rights and lefts, sending their opponents staggering round the ring. Stereo clotheslines. They whip both men into the ropes. Stereo back body drops! Both Briscoes arch off the mat, feeling the impact of the move. They get up and are met by a pair of dropkicks, which sends both men over the top rope. AMW gee up the crowd, getting them right behind the champs. The Briscoes stay on the outside and Cornette gives them a little speech before they get back in the ring. The ref sends Harris to the corner, and Mark stands on the apron, so we finally get some order in the match, starting off with Jay and Storm. Collar and elbow. Jay gets backed into the corner. Irish whip. Storm charges in with a clothesline, but Jay ducks. Forearms by Jay. He sends Storm across the ring, then follows in with a Spinning Wheel Kick. As Storm gets up from the mat, Jay makes the tag to Mark. He comes into the ring with a Springboard Dropkick. Backbreaker by Mark. He goes to the second rope and goes for a Moonsault, but it’s way too early in the day for that one and he hits nothing but mat. Elbow drop by Storm. He pulls Mark into the corner. Tag to Harris. Harris nails a fist drop off the second rope to start things off. He pulls Mark up. Irish whip. Big powerslam! He holds on for the cover, but Mark kicks out at 2.

Chinlock by Harris. He holds Mark on the mat, but Mark fights back to a vertical base. He tries to send Harris across the ring, but he holds on into a Bulldog headlock. Harris maneuvers backwards and applies a hammerlock. Whilst this is going on, Jay seems to be getting another pep talk from Cornette. Mark manages to sit up. He powers up to his feet then looks for a way out of the hold. He grabs between his legs and trips Harris to the mat. Knee to the inside of Harris’ leg. He pulls him up by his leg. Dragon screw leg whip! Mark pulls Harris by his leg to the corner. Tag to Jay. He climbs to the top rope and gives Harris a knee drop to his knee. Jay whips Harris into the ropes. Dropkick to Harris. He makes the cover but only gets a 2. Snap suplex by Jay. Mark is now in conference with Cornette on the outside. Jay goes another suplex, but Harris falls down the back. He goes for a German suplex, but Jay flips through it. Yakuza kick! Harris is down. Cover, 1, 2, kickout. Jay starts stomping away at the knee of Harris. Spinning toe hold. He wrenches back on the knee. Storm comes in and breaks up the hold before the ref sends him back to the corner. Harris gets whipped into the ropes. Jay goes for a lariat, but it’s ducked. Jay turns round. Spinebuster! Both men are down. Harris is the first one up and he crawls to his corner. Tag to Storm. Clothesline. He whips Jay into the corner. Jay tries to kip over the top, but Storm catches him. Shoulderbreaker. Storm pulls him back up and drops him on the turnbuckle, face first. Jay bounces off and hits the mat. He gets whipped into the ropes, but ducks the big boot attempt. He goes for a half nelson suplex, but Storm blocks. He spins him round and nails a front suplex.

Tag to Mark. He comes off the second rope with a Senton Bomb. 1…2…kickout. Mark stomps away at Storm, backing him into the corner. He lifts Storm onto the top rope, but gets knocked down when he tries to climb up. Jay runs down the apron and hits Storm in the back. Mark climbs up onto the top rope. He goes for a hurricanrana…but Storm throws him off. Flying shoulder block! Both men are down. Storm and Mark crawl to their corners. It’s a race to make the tag first. Storm dives to the corner and makes the tag. Harris comes in as Mark makes the tag. Big scoop slam to Jay. Big scoop slam to Mark. Double clothesline takes both opponents down. Cornette jumps up on the apron, but he gets knocked down. Harris turns round and gets a low blow. Mark and Jay double team him, whipping him into the ropes. Double chops to the gut. Knee lift to Harris. Jay goes onto the apron, whilst Mark lifts Harris off the mat. Powerbomb-Springboard Legdrop combo! Jay makes the cover, but Storm breaks it up. All 4 men are brawling in the ring now. The Briscoes whip their opponents into opposite corner. They climb up and starting pummeling them. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AMW lift the Briscoes off the ropes. Stereo inverted atomic drops! The Briscoes bounce around then turn around into dropkicks. Cat Attack to Mark! Storm bounces against the ropes, but Cornette pulls the top rope down! Storm falls to the outside! Chris Harris is in the ring. He picks up Mark, looking for the Catatonic, but Jay levels him from behind. Harris picks himself up off the mat, but turns round straight into a Yakuza kick! BAMM! Harris gets picked up off the mat by Mark. Cutthroat suplex! That’s gotta be it. Storm is getting back into the ring, but Mark meets him before he can enter. Jay makes the cover! 1…2…3! NEW champions! Mark and Jay Briscoe have won the NWA Tag Team titles!

The Briscoes bt America’s Most Wanted (78/63/94) ***3/4

Jim Cornette snatches the belts from the referee and presents them to his boys as they leave the ringside area. Cornette trash talks into the camera as Mark and Jay pose with their belts.

BAILEY“See Tenay, that’s how you get the job done. Cornette showed these boys the way and they did the rest. New tag champs, Mike.”

TENAY“Well I am in shock, Jeff. America’s Most Wanted have been so dominant in TNA since they first captured the gold, and I did not expect them to lose this one. It shows you that anything can happen here in TNA.”

As they are talking, Jeff Jarrett makes his way down to ringside. He’s without his posse tonight, including Don Callis, which is fairly strange. He must believe he can get the job done on his own. Watts follows shortly. He could be unemployed after this match, so he has to keep his mind focused on the task in hand.

Jeff Jarrett vs Erik Watts

Watts enters the ring and seems focused on the task ahead. He has a big task ahead of him. Not many people defeat Jeff Jarrett, for some reason or another ;). Jarrett comes out swinging, but Watts manages to block everything thrown at him, then beats on Jarrett with rights of his own. Watts sends Jarrett retreating with the barrage of fists. He whips Jarrett across the ring. Backbody drop! He yells at Jarrett to get up, then levels him with a clothesline. Jarrett straight back of the mat, but he’s down again after another clothesline. Watts whips him into the corner. He charges in, but Jarrett slingshots over the top. He spins Watts round and clocks him with a right hand. He gives Watts a few chops then tries to send Watts across the ring. Watts hits the turnbuckle, but bounces straight back, clotheslining Jarrett hard to the mat. Elbow drop by Watts. He makes the cover, but only gets a 2 count. Watts whips Jarrett into the ropes, but it’s reversed. He comes back, but Jarrett ducks down, pulling down the ropes, sending Watts flying to the outside. Jarrett waits for Watts to get up then he bounces against the ropes. Baseball slide sends Watts into the guardrail. Jarrett steps through the ropes and onto the apron. He jumps off and nails Watts with an axehandle smash. He pulls Watts back to his feet and whips him into the steel steps. Watts’ shoulders are driven right into the metal. Jarrett pulls the heap that is Watts up and lifts him up for a back suplex, but instead he drops him crotch first onto the guardrail. The ref gets high on his count, so Jarrett rolls back inside to break the count. He could’ve just let Watts get counted out, but he must want to do more damage to Watts. Jarrett walks round the ring and picks up a timekeeper’s chair. Why do they always do that? They could take any chair in the arena, but they have to take the one the timekeeper was sitting on. Anyway, Jarrett pushes the chair together then walks back round the outside. He turns the corner, but is met by a big boot from Watts! He drove the chair right into the face of Jarrett! Jarrett’s busted open. Watts picks him off the mat and rolls him back into the ring.

He climbs back inside and gives Jarrett a couple of kicks before he gets to his feet. Headlock. Watts gets backed into the ropes. Jarrett sends him across the ring. Armdrag. Watts sells that one poorly. He looked like an old geezer who just got pushed down the stairs. Jarrett holds the armbar, Watts hooks the ropes with his foot that causes the break. Why didn’t he just flip flop out of it like everyone else? :P. Watts whips Jarrett into the ropes. Dropkick. He sends Jarrett into the corner. Watts nails some chops before placing Jarrett on the top rope, facing the crowd. Watts climbs up onto the second rope. Looks like he’s going for some high risk offence, no, my mistake, he just hit the Super Back Suplex, sending Jarrett somewhat skidding along the mat. Watts makes the cover, but only gets a 2 count. He sends Jarrett into the ropes, then picks him up in a Gorilla Press as he comes back. Watts slams Jarrett down to the mat, much to the crowd’s delight. Watts makes the cover. 1…2…kickout. Watts decides that desperate times call for desperate measures, as he steps through the ropes and climbs up the turnbuckles. Watts goes for the Top Rope Splash, but Jarrett rolls out of the way.

The bloodied Jarrett pulls himself back in the corner, as Watts gets back to his feet. Right hand. Right hand. Scoop slam by Jarrett. He bounces against the ropes and gives Watts a kneedrop. Jarrett makes the cover, but only gets a 2 and a ½. Jarrett swings, but Watts ducks. Atomic drop. Jarrett moves forward, holding his tailbone, and turns round into a clothesline. Watts whips Jarrett into the ropes. Powerslam! Watts holds on for the cover! 1…2…kickout! Jarrett gets the shoulder up again. Watts swings the fist, but Jarrett ducks. Jarrett goes for the Stroke, but Watts pushes him off into the ropes. Jarrett comes back and Watts grabs him by the throat. He goes for a Chokeslam, no, low blow by Jarrett. What a dastardly move! Jarrett goes for the Stroke and nails it. 1…2…kickout! Watts got the shoulder up. Jarrett can’t believe it. He goes for another Stroke, but Watts pushes him away. He comes back. Chokeslam! Watts makes the cover. 1…2…kickout! Jarrett got the shoulder up. Watts goes for another Chokeslam, but Jarrett kicks him in the junk. Stroke! 1…2…3. Jarrett wins the match.

Jeff Jarrett bt Erik Watts (72/76/66) *1/4

After the match, Erik Watts leaves the ring after what will be his final appearance in TNA. There is a little reaction to him, but not much. The heel section could be heard singing ‘na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye’, which amused some. Don Callis came down to the ring with the Red Shirts and Justin Credible. They enter the ring and congratulate Jarrett. Callis and Credible raise Jarrett’s arms in the air, as Gage and Northcutt applaud. One of the ring crew walks down towards the ring. He’s sliding under the bottom rope with a chair in hand. He runs up and cracks Jeff Jarrett in the back. That’s not a crew member, that’s STEVE CORINO! He starts stomping away at Jarrett. Callis pulls him away for a second. There is a dramatic pause…until Callis starts stomping away at Jarrett. His cronies join in, all 5 men taking cheap shots at Jarrett. The Red Shirts pull Jarrett to his feet, and Corino grabs the chair. He lines up the shot and BAMM, Corino nails Jarrett in the head with the chair. The 5 men decide that enough is enough. Callis and Credible hold the ropes open for Corino as the fans boo him. Jarrett is left in a pool of his own blood.

79%

Jeff Jarrett’s turn is complete. He’s now a face. Jarrett gained overness.

NWA World Title Match

AJ Styles vs Raven

The crowd seems really pumped as TNAs top fan favourite square of for the biggest prize in the sport; the NWA World title. The two circle as the bell rings. Collar and elbow tie up. Both men use all their strength, trying to get the advantage early on. Raven spins under into an arm wringer. He turns Styles’ arm over, twisting it and adding more leverage. Styles starts flipflopping around and manages to reverse the hold and flip Raven to the mat. He holds onto the arm, looking in a basic armbar on the deck. Raven is quick to get to the ropes. He knows better than to get stuck in holds this early on. Both men are back to their feet. Raven gets whipped into the ropes. Leapfrog by Styles. Raven comes straight back into a drop toe hold. Chinlock applied by Styles. He scoots round into a front face lock. Styles applies more leverage to the hold, forcing Raven down on the mat. Raven manages to get back to his knees, then feet. He picks Styles up into the air and rams him into the turnbuckle. Raven drives his shoulder into his opponents mid section. He goes for a fourth, but Styles jumps up and rolls into a sunset flip. 1…2…kickout. Both men are back up. European uppercut by Styles. Another. He pushes Raven into the corner. Open palm chop to the chest. Another. He gives the crowd a ‘wooo’ then nails a few knifeedge chops. He goes for another, but Raven ducks under into a backslide. 1…2…kickout. Knee lift to the midsection of Styles. Suplex. Raven rolls over into a cover, but only gets a 2. He whips Styles into the ropes. Raven winds up the discus clothesline, but Styles ducks under. Quebrada by Styles, no, he flips through into a Reverse DDT!

Styles bounces against the ropes. Legdrop. He goes for a flipping senton, but Raven rolls out of the way. Stomps by Raven. He back Styles into the ropes. Back body drop. Raven pulls Styles between his legs. He goes for a powerbomb, but Styles flips through. Forearm smash. Another. A third. He picks up Raven for a slam then rams him into the corner, in the Tree of Woe. Styles crushes the face of Raven with a sliding dropkick. Raven drops to the mat. Styles moves onto the apron. Double jump moonsault. Styles holds on for the cover. 1…2…kickout. Forearm smashes by Styles. He slams Raven down. Styles climbs to the second rope. He goes for a flying legdrop, but Raven rolls out the way. Clothesline by Raven. He whips Styles into the turnbuckle. Styles staggers backwards, as Raven hits the ropes. Clothesline. Raven decides to take the match to the outside and he throws Styles over the top rope. Raven steps through the ropes onto the apron, then nails Styles with an axehandle smash. Styles is pulled off the floor. Raven tries to whip him into the guardrail, but Styles jumps over it. Raven follows in, but gets nailed with a superkick. Styles jumps up onto the guardrail. Double stomp. Raven clutches his ribs as Styles celebrates with the fans. Right hand by AJ gets blocked. He goes for another, but Raven ducks under. Russian Leg Sweep into the guardrail.

Raven grabs a steel chair. He waits for Styles to get up, but he ducks the chair shot. Kick to the gut. Scoop slam. Styles slides back into the ring. He waits from Raven to get back up then charges at the ropes. Flipping plancha! Styles does an RVD-esque taunt, then rolls Raven back into the ring. Styles makes the cover, but only gets 2. He pulls Raven up. German suplex! Styles rolls back over. He goes for a belly to back facebuster, but Raven reverses into a Bulldog. Raven takes the advantage, striking Styles with some left handed jabs, which leaves Styles groggy. Irish whip into the corner. He charges in with a clothesline. He holds on and runs out of the corner, bulldogging Styles again. Raven makes the cover. 1…2...kickout. Raven nails Styles with a knee drop. He bounces off the ropes looking for another one, but Styles kips up into a hurricanrana! The fans start getting behind him. He jumps up on the second rope. Jumping swinging DDT! Styles makes the cover, 1, 2, kickout at 2 ½. Styles climbs to the top rope. He waits for Raven to get back up then dives off. Flying clothesline, no, Raven reverses into an armbar. Raven viciously pulls back on the joint, driving the elbow into the joint at the same time. Styles fights back to a vertical base. He ducks under the back of Raven. Dragon suplex! He holds on for the pin. 1…2…kickout at 2 ½. Styles nails the dropkick on Raven. He plants Raven with another German suplex. Styles rolls through again into a Belly to Back Facebuster! Styles goes to the top rope. He steadies himself. Shooting Star Press! AJ holds on for the cover. 1…2…kickout at 2 ¾. Styles goes for the big finish, and tries to hook Raven up for the Styles Clash, but Raven blocks it. He backdrops Styles.

Elbow drop by Raven. Back suplex by Raven. He pulls Styles into the corner and stomps away at him. He pulls Styles up and whips him across the ring. Raven charges in, but Styles gets the boot up. He jumps up onto the top rope. Missile Dropkick! He caught Raven right in the head. Styles crawls over and makes the cover. 1…2…kickout just before the 3. What does Styles have to do put Raven away?! Styles goes to plan B. Falcon Arrow by Styles. He pulls Raven near the corner and climbs to the top turnbuckle. Spiral Tap! No, Raven got the knees up! Raven is up. Jab. Jab. Jab. Raven whips him into the ropes. Samoan drop. Raven sits a top Styles and begins pummeling him. Raven yells to the crowd, which gets them riled up. Styles charges at Raven, but he gets driven into the turnbuckle via a drop toe hold. Raven goes for the Raven Effect, but Styles pushes him away. Raven comes back and goes for the clothesline, but Styles ducks and Raven clocks the referee. He’s down. Raven checks on him, but he looks to be out. Styles spins Raven round. He goes for the Styles Clash, but Raven rolls through it. Raven Effect!! Raven hit it! He makes the cover, but the ref is still down. Raven goes over to try and revive him. CM Punk is in the ring! He spins Raven round. Kick to the gut. Punk lifts Raven up onto his shoulders. Crucifix Bomb! Punk planted Raven on the mat. He leaves the ring, just as Styles begins to stir. Styles is back up. He doesn’t know what happened. He forces Raven up to a vertical base. Kick to the stomach. Styles has him up. Styles Clash! Cover, 1…2…3! AJ Styles has retained his title.

AJ Styles bt Raven (78/78/79) **3/4

-End Show-

CQ – 75%

PPV – 0.60

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