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Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz
After a five month absence I’ve decided to jump into the belly of the beast and resume Impact Wrestling coverage. On this week’s show Samoa Joe makes his return, Austin Aries teams with The Wolves to take on MVP, Kenny King, and Bobby Lashley, and Bully Ray puts someone through a table because that’s just what he does.
World Champ Eric Young and MVP couldn’t wait until Slammiversary to get their hands on one another, resulting in an impromptu match last night on IMPACT Wrestling. However the challenger came prepared in the form of Kenny King who attacked Young from behind to cause a DQ. A beatdown ensued until Bobby Lashley made his surprise entrance…and promptly joined MVP and King in destroying the World Champion. Looks like MVP has the upper hand heading into next month.
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Bully Ray continued his mind games last night on IMPACT Wrestling by invading the home of Dixie Carter. However his stalker phone calls and spraypainted tables ended up being for nothing when Ethan Carter III intervened.
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If you thought the saga of Samuel Shaw ended at Sacrifice think again; last night on IMPACT Wrestling TNA caught up with the Christy Hemme enthusiast in the mental ward where he had been committed to following his loss to Mr. Anderson where he received an unlikely visitor in the form of…Gunner. Didn’t see that coming.
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Last night on IMPACT WRESTLING MVP announced that he would take on Eric Young for the TNA World Title at SLAMMIVERSARY XII next month in Arlington, TX by attacking the champion without provocation and turning heel, becoming the evil authority figure he just vanquished a month before at LOCKDOWN. So barring any significant storyline curves this will be the main event of TNA’s second biggest PPV of the year. That’s uh…underwhelming to say the least.
SLAMMIVERSARY XII takes place live from the UTA College Park Center in Arlington, TX on June 15th.
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Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz
Only a few days removed from his successful defense at Sacrifice, World Champ Eric Young was still looking for a scrap and found one in the main event, defending the title against the winner of a quick tournament held during the episode. Also on the show Willow took on James Storm, Kurt Angle and Ethan Carter III had some words, and more.
Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz
It was boss Vs. bitter ex-employee this week on IMPACT Wrestling as Abyss took on Magnus in the main event to earn a contract with TNA. Also on the show Beer Money reunited to take on Gunner & Bully Ray, Mr. Anderson took a trip to Samuel Shaw‘s childhood home, Kurt Angle made his in-ring return against Rockstar Spud, and the returning Austin Aries attempts to prove himself against MVP.
Results come courtesy of TNA’s website and video comes courtesy of the company’s YouTube Channel.
MATCH RESULTS/NOTES
1. Kurt Angle defeated Rockstar Spud [w/ Ethan Carter III] via submission with the ANKLE LOCK.
2. Bobby Lashley defeated Kenny King via countout.
3. MVP defeated Austin Aries via pinfall.
4. Bobby Roode & James Storm defeated Gunner & Bully Ray when Storm pinned Gunner with the LAST CALL.
5. The Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky) defeated *TNA Knockouts Champion* Madison Rayne & Gail Kim.
5. Abyss defeated Magnus via DQ when Magnus hit him with a low-blow.
SEGMENTS/NOTES
–Mr. Anderson spent the show visiting the childhood home of Samuel Shaw, meeting his mother and running into Shaw himself. It was done in five parts.
-The Beautiful People attacked Madison Rayne and gave her a makeover before the tag team match later in the show.
–The Wolves had some words for The Bro Mans headed into Sacrifice.
-A vignette showed that Knux was returning to TNA and bringing a lady with him.
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Venue: The Impact Zone (Orlando, FL)
Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz
New World Champion Eric Young makes his first defense of the title this week on IMPACT Wrestling as he takes on Abyss in a Mosnter’s Ball Match. Also on the show The Wolves challenge The Bro Mans for the Tag Team Titles, Madison Rayne faces Velvet Sky in a street fight, Willow goes it alone against Ethan Carter III & Rockstar Spud, and Kurt Angle makes his return to the company.
Results and notes come courtesy of James Caldwell‘s much more interesting recap/analysis over at PWTorch.
MATCH RESULTS/NOTES
1. Non-Title Street Fight: *TNA Knockouts Champion* Madison Rayne defeated Velvet Sky [w/ Angelina Love] via pinfall (4:50).
2. The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) defeated The Bro Mans (Robbie E & Jessie Godderz) (c) [w/ DJ Zema Ion] via DQ when Ion interfered (4:57); The Bro Mans retain the TNA World Tag Team Titles.
3. Handicap Match: Willow defeated Ethan Carter & Rockstar Spud when he pinned Spud with the TWIST OF FATE (4:22).
4. Best of 3 Series (Match 2): Tigre Uno defeated *TNA X-Division Champion* Sanada via pinfall with a Twisting Splash (3:33).
5. Tables Match: Bobby Roode defeated Gunner with the ROODE BOMB (6:15).
6. Monster’s Ball: Eric Young (c) defeated Abyss via pinfall with a top-rope elbowdrop into barbed wire to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title (12:07).
SEGMENTS
-New World Champ Eric Young opened the show to cut a victory promo. Dixie Carter then made her way out and told him his beard was her intellectual property. She threatened to give Young a makeover and then out came Bully Ray to intervene. He put over Young and shooed Carter away so he could have his moment in the spotlight.
–MVP came out to the ring and addressed Samoa Joe’s disappearance, saying that the office would only tell him that he’s unavailable. He was quickly interrupted by the returning Austin Aries and soon enough it was decided the two would face off next week.
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Venue: The Impact Zone (Orlando, FL)
Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz
History was made this week on IMPACT Wrestling as a new World Champion was crowned in the main event. Also on the show Dixie Carter returned to confront Bully Ray, a #1 contender was named for the Knockouts Title, The Wolves took on The Bro Man’s Jesse Godderz & DJ Zema Ion, and Christy Hemme tried to have Samuel Shaw committed.
Results and notes come from TNA’s official site and video comes from TNA’s official YouTube channel.
MATCH RESULTS
1. Gauntlet Match: Eric Young won a 10-man Gauntlet Match, last eliminating Abyss.
2. #1 Contenders Match: Angelina Love [w/ Velvet Sky] defeated Brittany, ODB, & Gail Kim by pinning Kim to become the #1 contender to the TNA Knockouts Title.
3. The Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) defeated Jesse Godderz & DJ Zema Ion (c) by DQ when Robbie E interfered; The Bro Mans retain the TNA World Tag Team Titles.
4. Eric Young defeated Magnus (c) via pinfall with the PILEDRIVER to win the TNA World Heavyweight Title.
SEGMENTS
–Dixie Carter made her return. Bully Ray sassed her on the mic so she slapped it out of his hand, then ended up slapping him in the face. Bobby Roode made his way out to attack, table and all, but Ray got the upper hand and chased both him and Carter off.
–Christy Hemme brought Samuel Shaw out and seemingly flirted with him, getting him to close his eyes…and out came Mr. Anderson in a Psych Services van. Anderson attacked and tried to get him committed, but Shaw escaped and ran off.
–Dixie Carter confronts MVP, promises to have him fired once she clears things up with the board.
–Magnus talks to Dixie Carter before she leaves, Carter tells him he’s on his own tonight in his World Title defense.
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Venue: The Impact Zone (Orlando, FL)
Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz
TNA went full-Russo this week on IMPACT Wrestling featuring a tables match, a straitjacket match, and an “exhibition” match plus a four-way for the TNA World Heavyweight Title. That’s a lot of gimmicks for one show. Also on the card X-Division Champ Sanada and Tigre Uno began their Best of 3 Series over the title, The Beautiful People had their first official reunion match as a tag team, and more.
Results and notes come from James Caldwell‘s excellent report/analysis over at PWTorch.
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