A TEW 05 TNA Diary

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Press Release from TNA:

TNA TURNING POINT CARD

NWA-TNA World Heavyweight Championship: Special Guest Referee

"The King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett © vs. Rhino

TNA X Divison Championship

AJ Styles © vs. Samoa Joe

NWA-TNA World Tag Team Championship: Tables Match

America's Most Wanted w/ Gail Kim © vs. Team 3D

TNA's first ever BARBED WIRE MATCH

Abyss w/ James Mitchell vs. Sabu

"Captain Charisma" Christian Cage vs. Monty Brown

Battle for 3LK: Winner's keep the 3LK name

BG James and Kip James vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings and Konnan

X-Division Shootout

Matt Bentley vs. Austin Aries vs. Sonjay Dutt vs. Eric Young vs. Andy Douglass

Chris Sabin vs. Petey Williams

"The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy vs. Alex Shelley

Lance Hoyt vs. Simon Diamond w/ David Young and Elix Skipper

plus a HUGE announcement from Dixie Carter!!!!!

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THE PRE-SHOW

A Turning Point promo is shown.

Borash: Hello, and welcome to tonight's preshow for TNA Turning Point. I am joined along side my broadcast partner, Shane Douglass.

Franchise: That's The Franchise Boorman.

Borash: Well Shane, tonight we have got a stacked card. It's highlighted by the main event, Jeff Jarret versus Rhino with a mystery special guest referee. Now, we have been hearing some big names that could be named as the guest referee.

Franchise: Well, I have got my sources, and let me tell you. This is HUGE Borash. HUGE. This will not only shatter the fabric of TNA, but it will shatter the fabric of this industry!!

Borash: You want tell me??

Franchise: Get the hell out of my face.

Borash: OK, well that's not it folks. Tonight you will see one of the most barbaric matches ever!!! So barbaric, this is the first time TNA has ever put one on. Tonight, The Monster Abyss will battle Sabu in a barbed wire match!!

Franchise: Let me tell you Borash, I've been in barbed wire matches with Sabu. Someone will leave here tonigh in an ambulance.

Borash: All you have to do is order tonight's program. Now let's get's this started with some free wrestling action!!!

TEAM CANADA( A-1 & BOBBY ROODE) W/ COACH D'AMORE VS. SONNY SIAKI AND APOLLO

A-1 and Bobby Roode blendled well, despite not having tagged muched recently. This match went suprisingly well, as Apollo and Siaki really stepped up their game. Once Apollo and Roode were brawling in aisle, Coach Scott D'Amore threw Roode a hockey stick. Siaki ducked a hockey stick shot by Roode, and countered with a modified Rock Bottom for the win.

Rating: B-

Borash: What a great match. You will see many great matches tonight, including the epic encounter between AJ Styles and Samoa Joe.

Franchise: AJ has put alot on his plate. Just yesterday he was in Mexico defending the X-Divison championship against Rey Bucenerro. And tonight he has his great competitor, Christopher Daniels, on his mind, as Samoa Joe may have ended the Fallen Angel's career. AJ has vowed revenge for his fellow TNA comrade.

A AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe promo is shown.

Borash: Well, we have reached the end of our broadcast. Make sure you order tonights event. Let's go to the ring.

CASSIDY RILEY VS. RODERICK STRONG

This was an awkard match, that the crowd wasn't into. Strong came out on top with CX O3. After the match, a visably distraught Riley attacks the time keeper.

Rating: C

QUICK RESULTS FOR FREE PRESHOW

Sonny Siaki and Apollo beats Team Canada (A-1 and Roode)

Roderick Strong beats Cassidy Riley

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OCC: This PPV is part of the backstory. I will be more detailed in later write ups

The opening Turning Point promo is shown

Turning Point.......For a company on the turning point,

tonight might be the final battle......A company that has

forged an indentity.....Might never be seen from

again......Tonight the indentity of a lockeroom will be on

display, for the show will always go on......Tonight, Rhino

will try to become the two time NWA Heavyweight

Champion......For Rhino, a man who was once fired and told

he will never be anything, this night is special.....Tonight, AJ

Styles will defend not only his championship, but he will

defend the TNA Lockeroom(We see Samoa Joe totally

destroy the TNA locker room. Then we see Joe injure

Christopher Daniels.)........For a team (we see Team 3D),

tonight they try to find redemption at the turning

point.......And tonight a man (we see Christian Cage), at the

turning point of his career, he seeks unfufilled

potential......And now, TNA Wrestling proudly brings to you

Turning Point!!!

Opening Pyro

Tenay: Welcome to TNA Turning Point!!! I am Mike Tenay, and with me is Don West. Tonight we will see Rhino get his NWA Heavyweight Championship rematch when he faces Jeff Jarrett. Larry Zybysko has promised that he will get a special mystery referee for that match.

West: And, Mike, I have been hearing the rumors. And if they are true, we may be in for a huge night. I can't wait!!!

Tenay: Also, for the first time in TNA we will see a Barbed Wire Match, as Sabu takes on Abyss

West: YES!!!! It's the one thing that this MONSTER is afraid of....That Barbed Wire!!!!! What will Abyss do, when he is enclosed in that WIRE????

Tenay: I don't know. Also, for the first time in TNA, we will see The Phenomenal AJ Styles take on Samoa Joe. This newcomer Joe has really destroyed the TNA lockeroom recently.

West: Yeah Mike, this Samoa Joe is a brutal monster. In recent weeks he has laid out everybody. Shark Boy, Jerrelle Clark, Sonjay Dutt and of course The Fallen Angel.

Tenay: Are you ready Don?

West: You bet I am, lets go to the ring.

Jeff Jarrett's music plays

Tenay: Oh for the love of god, what is he doing here??

Jeff Jarrett comes down to the ring, and grabs a mic

Jarrett: Zybysko!!! I want you down here right now!!! Zybysko get down here right now, or this show stops!! I want some answers!!!!

Larry Zybysko comes down to the ring

Jarrett: Just who in the hell do you think you are??? I want answers!!! I want to know who will be this mystery referee, and I want to know right now!!!!

Larry: Jeff.....Jeff.....Jeff.....In due time.....In due time....

Larry goes to leave, but Jarrett pulls him back in the ring

Jarrett: I am The King Of the Mountain, I deserve some respect, and I damn sure deserve some answers!!! Now tell me who it is, or you will be sorry!!!

Larry: In due time!!

Jarrett slaps Zybysko, and this starts off a brawl between Zybysko and Jarrett. Soon security comes down and breaks it up

Tenay: Now that all that is sorted out, lets go to the ring.

LANCE HOYT VS. SIMON DIAMOND W/ SKIPPER & YOUNG

This was a solid opening match. Hoyt dominated the first have of the match, and even had Diamond set up for the Big Boot, but David Young held onto Hoyt's legs. This is where the match went in Diamond's direction. Diamond connected with the Simon Series Suplex's. Hoyt made a momentary comeback, but was cut short when David Young distracted the ref, allowing Elix Skipper time to blindside Hoyt with a chair. Simon Diamond picked up the easy pin on the fallen Hoyt. After the match, The Diamonds in the Rough

celebrated in the ring

Overall Rating: B-

Mike: What a great way to start off the show.

Don: I think that Elix Skipper, and the rest of The Diamonds will have to answer to Lance Hoyt in the near future. Did you hear the fans chanting Hoyt!! Hoyt!!! Hoyt!!! The Impact Zone loves him!!!

Mike: Now, that brings us to our next match. A Tag Team match so personal, the naming rights to a team is at stake. Just watch this....

A BG James/ Kip James vs. Konnan/Killings promo is shown. It goes all the way back, when Kip James first debuted. It highlights the tension between the members of 3LK, when BG asks to bring in Kip. It shows footage from last week's iMPACT, where BG finally turned of Konnan and Killings, thus making him a heel. It is announced that the winners of this match will keep the 3LK name.

THE BATTLE FOR 3LK: BG JAMES & KIP JAMES VS. KONNAN AND RON KILLINGS

This was a back and forth ten minute match. Each team got in equal offense, and it looked like each team would win at any moment. The ending came when Kip James attempted a Famouser, but Konnan moved, and locked in the Tequilla Sunrise and got Kip to tap out. Konnan and Killings get to keep the 3LK name. After the match Konnan got on the mic and thanked all the fans for thier support. He says that it is an honor to be able to retire the 3LK name, the right way. He tells the fans that tonight will be his last appearance on

TNA. He thanks Killings, and throws his shoes out into the crowd, as the crowd chants his name for the last time in a TNA ring.

Overall Rating: B

West: What an emotional speech by Konnan. At least he was able to go out the right way.

Tenay: But where does this leave Killings?? Now both of his partners are gone. BG turned his back on him, and now Konnan is leaving?? What a shock.

West: Just think about it Mike, there is no more Three Live Kru. That was one of the best teams in TNA!!! You said it Mike, WHAT A SHOCK!!!

A Final Resolution Promo is shown

Shane Douglas: I am here backstage with Team 3D. Guys in just a while, you will try and achieve something you have never done, and that is win the NWA Tag Team Championships. And you have to face the team of AMW. Your thoughts??

Brother Ray: AMW we came to TNA for one thing, and one thing only. And that is to cement our legacy as the best tag team in the history of our buisness. AMW, you are younger faster, and stronger than us, but you are not smarter. You see when you signed those contracts to face us, you didn't see that clause. A clause that makes this a table match!! Boys, in just a little while, you will see why they call us the masters of wood.

Brother Devon: Testify!!!!

Shane: Mike, back to you.

Mike: Man, I cannot wait for that one.

West: Yes!!! Someone will be sent through a TABLE!!!!!!

Mike: Let's go to the ring for the X-Divison Shootout.

X-Divsion Shootout: MATT BENTLEY VS. SONJAY DUTT VS. AUSTIN ARIES VS. ERIC YOUNG VS. ANDY

DOUGLAS

This was a fast paced match. Every particapant got in at least one big spot. Of course, there was the obligatory Pyramid Powerbomb involving all wrestlers. Suprisingly, Eric Young picked up the win after a Showstopper on Sonjay.

Overall Rating: B-

Mike: What a great X-Divison matchup.

West: Mike that is what the X-Divsion is all about, no limits. You will see things you thought were IMPOSSIBLE!!!

Mike: We've just learned that Eric Young, since we just won, will face the winner of the Chris Sabin-Petey Williams match, on our next Impact, and the winner will be the number one contender for the X-Divison Championship!!!

West: Man, I can't wait for our next match. This is one encounter I've been looking forward to all night. Monty Brown versus Christian Cage!!!

Tenay: Christian Cage, who was once in the WWE, has joined up with TNA, because he says that is where the competion is. And it looks like that has sent a jealous streak into The Alpha Male.

West: Brown says he will P..P..POUNCE!!! Christian Cage, well we'll have to see about that.

"THE ALPHA MALE" MONTY BROWN VS. CHRISTIAN CAGE

This match ended just as anyone would've predicted. TNA officials didn't want to job out Cage in his first match, but didn't want to job out their most over performer. At around the 14 minute mark, both wrestlers started brawling outside. This led to a double countout, but niether man cared. Both men brawled all around the Impact Zone for another 5 minutes before being seperated.

Overall Rating: A

We see footage of Jim Mitchell psyching Abyss up for his Barbed Wire match with Sabu

At this point, TNA President Dixie Carter makes her way down to the ring.

Dixie: I just want to thank all the fans for supporting TNA throughout the years. I am here to make a big announcment concerning the future of our company. After some negoitations with Spike Tv, they have agreed to change TNA Impact. Starting two weeks from tommorow night, TNA Impact will be shown on it's new date and time, on Monday nights from 8-10, live from right here at the Impact Zone!!!!! On that card we will begin an eight man tournament to crown the very first, TNA Mid-Atlantic Champion!!!! Also, from the carnage that just took place, I am ordering a rematch between Christian Cage and Monty Brown, to take place in a Falls Count Anywhere Match!!!

Mike: My god, Don, we are going live!!! In two weeks!!! Do you know what this means??

West: You bet I do, Mike. This is HUGE!!!! We are going LIVE!!! ON MONDAY NIGHTS!!!! My god, Mike!!!

Mike:This is unbelievable news, Don. You know how we top that news off??

West: Hows that Mike??

Mike: More exciting TNA wrestling!!!! Let's go to the ring.

"THE CHARISMATIC ENIGMA" JEFF HARDY VS. ALEX SHELLEY

This match blended each mans style very well. Jeff Hardy was able to get off all his signature high spots, while Shelley was impressive with his technical ability. The ending came when Alex tried to German Suplex Jeff off the top ropes. Jeff blocked Shelley's attempt, and pushed Shelley to the ground. Jeff Hardy hit a Swanton Bomb on Shelley for the win. After the match, Ravev came running down to the ring and Evenflow DDT'ed both men. Raven was over a motionless Jeff Hardy, slapping him and screaming at him to "Wake Up!!!" Security came down and escorted Raven out of the building.

Overall Rating: B

Mike: What is Raven doing here??

West: I don't know, but I have a feeling Jeff Hardy, the Charismatic Enigma, will want some answers.

Sabu is seen laying down, meditating, on top off a barbed wire board.

Mike: Well, it looks like Sabu is getting ready for his matchup for later on tonight. Let's go to Jeremy Borash for the introductions to our next match.

PETEY WILLIAMS W/ TEAM CANADA VS. CHRIS SABIN

This match was the dissapointment of the night. Despite wrestling eachother before, both men just didn't click in this match. Early on in the match, Sabin kicked Petey really hard in the head, and for the rest of the match Petey was visably favoring the right side of his face. Sabin attempted a Cradle Shock, that Williams reversed into the Canadian Destroyer for the win.

Overall Rating

West: My god, Mike. That means in two weeks on our first live edition of Impact, stablemates will face off as ERIC YOUNG TAKES ON PETEY WILLIAMS!!!

Mike: That will definately be a matchup worth watching. Now let's take a look at this video package.

An AMW vs. Team 3D prom is shown. It basically shows the history between the two teams, and talks about how the two most dominant tag teams in history will collide tonight.

NWA TNA TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: TABLES MATCH: AMW W/ GAIL KIM © VS. TEAM 3D

This was a nice fast paced 17 minute match. James Storm was eliminated first when Team 3D hit the 3D on Storm through a table. After some close calls, Harris was able to even the sides. Brother Ray had Harris down, and grabbed his feet. Brother Devon climbed to the top rope, and was going to do a Flying Headbutt to Harris' groin. Gail Kim shook the ropes, and Devon crotched himself. Harris was able to free himself of Brother Ray's clutch, and chokeslamed Devon from the tope rope, to the outside where Devon crashed through a table. As medical personal was checking on Devon, James Storm came back out, and AMW was able to capitialize by deliverin a Death Sentence on Brother Ray through a table, for the win. After the match, AMW and Gail Kim celebrated in the ring and declared themselves the best tag team in the history of wrestling.

Mike: What a match!!!

West: You are telling me. I thought Brother Devon was dead, after a CHOKESLAM FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!!

Mike: Oh but Don, next we have a match that is seeped in revenge, just take a look.

An AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe promo is shown. Styles has vowed revenge for all the wrestlers that Samoa Joe has put on the shelve. AJ proclaims that he is the measuring stick in TNA, and Joe will see exactly how he measure up. AJ dedicates this match to Christopher Daniels.

TNA X-DIVISON CHAMPIONSHIP: AJ STYLES © VS. SAMOA JOE

This match went 23 minutes, and didn't disappoint. Joe actually got more fan reaction than AJ did. AJ looked confused for awhile, because the fans booed his offense yet cheered for Samoa Joe-The Heel. Both men, of course, got in all of their signature moves. Many times throughout the match, AJ looked like he would win, but Joe would suprisingly kick out. At one point, AJ hit 5 straight Styles Clashes on Joe, only to have Joe kick out. In fact, right after that happened, AJ climbed the turnbuckles. And looking like a man on a mission, AJ hit The Spiral Tap. And, Samoa Joe kicked out!!! Pissed, AJ went outside and grabbed a chair. He went to hit Joe in the head, but "Slick" Mark Johnson(referee) grabbed the chair. AJ looked straight into Johnson's eyes, and hit him with an enziguiri. Johnson had no choice but to DQ AJ. After that, AJ grabbed the chair, and placed Joe's foot into the chair. AJ ascended the turnbuckle, and was ready to jump down. Before AJ could break Joe's ankle, Christopher Daniels rushed down and told AJ, "This is not the answer!!! Not like this AJ!!!"

Overall Rating: B

Mike: Man, Don, I wonder what has gotten into AJ???

Don: All I can think of, is that he was mad Joe kept kicking out, and mixed with his hatred towards Joe for injuring Daniels, that he just SNAPPED!!!!!

Mike: Let me tell you, Joe just gained alot of respect, for his refusal to get pinned. That was, no pun intended, a phenomenal effort.

West Mike!!! I hear we got to cut to the back!!!!

We see Terry Taylor in the parking lot

Terry: Hey guys!!! I am hear awaiting the arrival of the special guest referee. I am expecting a limo to arrive anytime now.

NWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: GUEST REFEREE: JEFF JARRETT © VS. RHINO

Both men enter the ring, and are awaiting the arrival of the guest referee. Jarrett is impatiently pacing the ring.

A limo is seen pulling into the the parking lot.

Terry: Hello!!!......Who is in there?? Hello???

The door to the limo is opened..........and out steps.........The Honky Tonk Man!!!!! Jarrett is ecstatic.

Terry: Honky Tonk???? Wha......What are.....Are you the referee??

Honky Tonk What?!?!?!?! This isn't the Sports Entertainment Hall Of Fame???? Well crap......Terry did you know I was the longest reigning Inter.........

Terry: Yes, I know Honky......

At this point, a black truck is seen speeding into the parking lot. It speeds right by Honky and Terry, and drives into the arena!!! When the driver gets out of the truck it is revealed to be......"The Rattlesnake" Steve Austin!!!!!!!! Jeff Jarrett is livid!!!

The crowd was hot for the duration of this 17 minute match. Alot of "What??" chants were heard throughout the arena. Jeff Jarrett gameplan was thrown off with the arrival of Austin. Jarrett, increasingly thorughout the match, kept verbally abusing Austin. Once. Jarrett layed a hand on Austin, Austin Stunnered him. After the Stunner, Rhino took advantage and hit the Gore on Jarrett for the win, and the title. Austin and Rhino celebrate in the ring with beers being thrown in.

Overall Rating: A+

A history of the Barbed Wire Match is shown, with commentaries by Terry Funk, Shane Douglas, Larry Zybysko, and Raven.

Tenay: I still can't believe "The Rattlesnake" Steve Austin is now in TNA!!!!

Don:I know.......WOW!!!!! that's all I can say......WOW!!!!!

Mike: Look at this barbed wire being placed on the ropes.

Don: This is going to be BARBARIC!!!!!!

MAIN EVENT: BARBED WIRE MATCH: ABYSS VS. SABU

This was a suprisingly short match. The actual match only lasted 10 minutes, but both men bled buckets. At one point, Jim Mitchell tried to interfere, only to have Sabu hook him in the wire. The ending came when Abyss found some spare wire, wrapped it up on his arm, and Black Hole Slammed Sabu for the win.

Overall Rating: B+

END OF SHOW

QUICK RESULTS FOR TURNING POINT:

Simon Diamond beat Lance Hoyt

Konnan and Ron Killings beat BG James and Kip James

Eric Young beat Sonjay Dutt, Andy Douglas, Matt Bentley, and Austin Aries

Monty Brown and Christian Cage went to a draw

Jeff Hardy beat Alex Shelley

Petey Williams beat Chris Sabin

AMW beats Team 3D, retaining the NWA tag championships

Samoa Joe beats AJ Styles, AJ retains his X Divison championship

Rhino beats Jeff Jarrett and becomes the NEW NWA Heavyweight Championship

Abyss beats Sabu

SHOW RATING: B+

ATTENDANCE: 14,345

PPV BUYS: 180,984

Edited November 23, 2005 by million$$man

[DeleTe]

Now it looks better, maybe some colours?

Edited November 23, 2005 by DeleTe

[million$$man]

From Wrestling Observer.....

WHAT YOU DIDN'T SEE AT TUNRING POINT

Last night was seen as a sucess from within the company. Steve Austin's suprise debut was seen as a huge sucess. Everyone was observed to be in really high spirits. The only injury coming out of Turning Point was a Fractured Orbital Bone to Petey Williams from a stiff Chris Sabin kick. Williams should be able to compete in two weeks, when iMPACT goes live on Monday. Also, Konnan put in his release, as he has taken the head booker position within AAA. It is expected, from his speech, that Konnan will not be at the first ever live Impact. And finally, Abyss has signed a written contract, effectively pulling him off the indy scene.

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Taken from TNA.com

THE TNA MID-ATLANTIC TOURNAMENT BRACKETS ANNOUNCED!!!!!

Abyss

vs.

Sonny Siaki

Jeff Hardy

vs.

Cassidy Riley

Christian Cage

vs.

Bobby Roode

Simon Diamond

vs.

Sean Waltman

[Guest Kimberly]

The only thing I didnt like was a factual error but that can quickly be explained away. Steve Austin (although may be on bad terms with WWE) does have a WWE films deal and I imagine a WWE deal that would keep him from TNA and I didnt see anywhere that WWE had fired him in your game. I like the diary so far though. :kiss:

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The only thing I didnt like was a factual error but that can quickly be explained away. Steve Austin (although may be on bad terms with WWE) does have a WWE films deal and I imagine a WWE deal that would keep him from TNA and I didnt see anywhere that WWE had fired him in your game. I like the diary so far though. :kiss:

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[Guest Kimberly]

The only thing I didnt like was a factual error but that can quickly be explained away. Steve Austin (although may be on bad terms with WWE) does have a WWE films deal and I imagine a WWE deal that would keep him from TNA and I didnt see anywhere that WWE had fired him in your game. I like the diary so far though. :kiss:

Yeah, I was 50/50 about bringing him in. But, when I saw , in the game, he was a free agent I threw logic out the window and signed him. TNA needs star power if they want to compete with WWE on Monday nights

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Now it looks better, maybe some colours?

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From TNA.com

CARD FOR FIRST LIVE MONDAY IMPACT ANNOUNCED!!!

MAIN EVENT: 6 MAN TAG TEAM ACTION

"The King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett & AMW vs. "The Rattlesnake" Steve Austin and Team 3D

FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE!!!!

"Captain Charisma" Christian Cage vs. "The Alpha Male" Monty Brown

X-Divison #1 Contendership Match

Petey Williams w/ Team Canada vs. "Showtime" Eric Young w/ Team Canada

MID-ATLANTIC TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND MATCH

Abyss w/ Jim Mitchell vs. Sonny Siaki

EIGHT MAN X-DIVISON TAG ACTION

AJ Styles, Sonjay Dutt, Shark Boy, and A. Douglas vs. Samoa Joe, Austin Aries, Alex Shelley, and R. Strong

Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Kip James w/ BG James

PLUS NWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RHINO IN ACTION!!!!!!!

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IMPACT RESULTS

DARK MATCH RESULTS

Lance Hoyt defeats A-1 C

Elix Skipper defeats Shocker B

Opening Impact video

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

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

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

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

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

A Turning Point recap is shown

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

The sound of glass shattering is heard

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

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

Steve Austin come down to the ring and grabs a mic

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

Jeff Jarrett is shown on the Impact-Tron

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

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

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

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

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

COMMERCIAL BREAK

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

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

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

Overall Rating: B-

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shane Back to you Mike...

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

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

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

Overall Rating: A+

COMMERCIAL BREAK

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

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

Daniels What do you want???

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AJ and his TNA team look disgusted at Daniels and leave

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

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

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

Overall Rating: C+

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

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

A RECAP OF TURNING POINT IS SHOWN

NWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION RHINO VS. DAVID YOUNG

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

Overall Rating: B

COMMERCIAL BREAK

A PROMO FOR FINAL RESOLUTION IS SHOWN

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

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

Overall Rating: C+

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

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

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

COMMERCIAL BREAK

FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE: CHRISTIAN CAGE VS. MONTY BROWN

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

Overall Rating: B+

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

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

COMMERCIAL BREAK

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

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

Overall Rating: A

QUICK RESULTS:

Lance Hoyt beats A-1

Elix Skipper beats Shocker

Abyss beats Sonny Siaki

Kip James beats Ron Killings

Eric Young beats Petey Williams

Rhino beats David Young

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

Monty Brown beats Christian Cage

Steve Austin and Team 3D beats Jeff Jarrett and AMW

SHOW RATING: A

Edited November 25, 2005 by million$$man

[million$$man]

TNA XPLOSION QUICK RESULTS

Matt Bentley w/ Tracy beat Pinkie Sanchez

Elix Skipper and David Young beat Jerrelle Clark and Lex Lovett

MAIN EVENT: Jeff Hardy beat Petey Williams

[million$$man]

Taken from Pwin......

IMPACT BEATS RAW IN RATINGS!!!!!!

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

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

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

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

Edited November 25, 2005 by million$$man

[million$$man]

Taken from TNA.com

IMPACT CARD ANNOUNCED

MAIN EVENT

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

X-DIVISON CHAMPIONSHIP

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

NON TITLE MATCH

NWA Heavyweight Champion Rhino vs. Simon Diamond

MID-ATLANTIC TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND ACTION

"The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy vs. Cassidy Riley

BG JAMES BARRED FROM THE IMPACT ZONE

Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Kip James

Samoa Joe vs. Matt Bentley

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

Lance Hoyt vs. "Primetime" Elix Skipper

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

Edited November 25, 2005 by million$$man

[Campbell]

I enjoyed the show, but I wanted to offer some comments on your Rattlesnake-handling, if ya weeeeel

"I don't give two Stephanies about that damned title" REALLY buried the NWA belt in my mind. If you want somebody to come in, you really want them to big up the significance of the NWA title. If somebody from a big company slags off the smaller company's title, it makes them look a little pathetic. You really wanted Austin to say something like "Ah've got one good run left in me...and ah want to end my career by kickin' that fuzzy, country-bumpkin's ass, and taking the most important title in this industry and puttin' it round the Rattlesnake's waist, AND THAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE...BECAUSE THE RATTLESNAKE SAID SO!"

Also, I wouldn't have put him in a six-man tag his first night in. I'd be all up for building up his first match to be on Pay-Per-View. I mean, his first in-ring competition since March 2003 was a six-man tag and not a strong one-on-one match. And the fact that you left him lying pissed me off a little. Sure, that would work for Team 3D...but Austin is a big star and you should've presented him a little stronger in his first show.

But I don't mean to be all negative...as they say, hindsight is 20/20. I enjoyed the rest of the show. The Mid-Atlantic title will give a bit more competition. You'll have a challenge to keep the X title from becoming a Cruiserweight title, now that you have another Heavyweight belt, but I'm sure you'll do both belts justice.

I'm looking forward to the next show...good work my man

[Sting Fan]

Loving the diary, I usualy dislike Austin or Benoit or any high profile WWE names coming in off the bat but this looks good.

I would love to see Abyss with the new belt. And just out of curiosity why does no one ever put the X belt on anyone other than cruisers or guys who can fly?

Rhetorical question of course it just strikes me that no one ever has a big man X champion.

[Evansfan1]

Hold on, before i say anything...9 Matches on an iMPACT!!! HOW!!! A lot of PPV's dont have 9 matches.

But anyway besides that i really like what you are doing here and Austin getting brought it seems awesome. Also the Mid-Atlantic Title Picture is looking good. Keep everything up and cant wait till next iMPACT!

[million$$man]

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

DARK MATCH

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

TNA IMPACT

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

OPENING PYRO

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

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

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

Don:This is gonna be good.

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

we cut backstage

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

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

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

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

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

Overall Rating: A

Mike: What a great opening match.

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMERCIAL BREAK

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

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

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

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

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

Overall Rating: B-

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

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

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

Overall Rating: B-

COMMERCIAL BREAK

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

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

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

Overall Rating: B-

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

Shane: Monty last week you....

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

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

CHARLIE HAAS W/ JACKIE GAYDA VS. SHARKBOY

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

Overall Rating: B

A FINAL RESOLUTION PROMO IS SHOWN

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

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

COMMERCIAL BREAK

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

MATT BENTLEY W/ TRACI VS. SAMOA JOE

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

Overall Rating: B-

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

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

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

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

NON TITLE: RHINO VS SIMON DIAMOND

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

Overall Rating: A

COMMERCIAL BREAK

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

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

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

Overall Rating: B-

COMMERCIAL BREAK

A Final Resolution promo is shown

MAIN EVENT: JEFF JARRETT VS. CHRISTIAN CAGE

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

QUICK RESULTS

Alex Shelley beats Andy Douglas

Ron Killings beats Kip James

Jeff Hardy beats Cassidy Riley

Team 3D beats Team Canada

Lance Hoyt beats Elix Skipper

Charlie Haas beats Sharkboy

Samoa Joe beats Matt Bentley

Rhino beats Simon Diamond

AJ Styles beats Eric Young

Christian Cage beats Jeff Jarrett by DQ

SHOW RATING: B+

TNA XPLOSION QUICK RESULTS

Sonny Siaki beats Steve Madison

Sean Waltman beats Pinkie Sanchez

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

Edited November 30, 2005 by million$$man

[million$$man]

Taken from Wrestling Observer

TNA NEWS AND NOTES

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

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

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

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

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