Opening Segment: Bobby Roode comes out and brags about his
victory over RVD at Sacrifice. Because he is going to be the longest World
Champion in TNA history he wants a celebration party. He calls out Hogan to
confirm. Hogan declines it then later announces that at next week’s Open Fight
Night, the World Title will be defended. There will be a series of matches
(Bully Ray vs RVD, Anderson vs Jeff Hardy, Samoa Joe vs Kurt Angle and a Battle
Royal) with the winners facing off next week in a Fatal 4-Way. The winner of
that match will face Roode later in the night for the World Heavyweight Title.
Match#1: Bully Ray
defeated Rob Van Dam to advance to next week’s 4-Way
(Will someone explain to me why Bully Ray is a main eventer? What the fuck is going on with TNA and Bully Ray? RVD is there for the paycheck but why is Bully Ray still there? My god, this is not good to start the show. )
Match#2: AJ Styles
won a 10-Man Battle Royal (also included Austin Aries, Robbie E and Robbie T,
Devon, Garett Bischoff, Crimson, Magnus, Eric Young and Gunner. After the
match, Hogan congratulated AJ.
(This has my vote for match of 2012. This was cool to see and watch. Not only did I see things that made me want to watch this match but also gave us a chance to see guys shine. Even Devon made me re-think his retirement. This was a good match. AJ and Austin Aries stole this thing at the end. That would be a good match to see soon. Good job TNA with this match. )
Match#3: Gail Kim
defeated Velvet Sky and Brooke Tessmacher when she stole a pin from Velvet Sky
to retain the Knockouts Title.
(Holy shit! This was a good match as well. Even though most of the match was slow at times, this made me watch the match all the way. I cannot believe I saw a real women wrestling not models trying to wrestle. My crush Gail Kim is still champ but she made this look good. )
Match#4: Jeff Hardy
defeated Mr. Anderson to advance to next week’s 4-Way.
(This was a good match but I guess I would rather have seen Anderson win. I really think Jeff Hardy is not going to be a TNA champ but he will be a good mid card wrestler. I might not like Hardy but I do respect him. As for Anderson, time for the Asshole to get some gold. )
Main Event: Kurt
Angle defeated Samoa Joe to advance to the 4-Way by reversing the Musclebuster
into a rollup. Bobby Roode (who was on commentary) had a few words with Angle
after the match. Eventually Hardy came to ringside followed by Bully Ray and AJ
Styles on the stage. Roode had a staredown with his four potential challengers.
(I miss this from TNA. Give the fans what they want to see. Also love the ending of the show. This was a good way to end the show. )
Final Thoughts: Well the good news is that this is a change
for the better. Why is Bully Ray a main eventer? My letter to him was to defer
him to leave. Everything else seems good for me. I don’t know why they are
doing an angle with AJ Styles and Dixie Carter. Focus on the wrestling and not
on the bullshit drama. I am still waiting for the wrestling in TNA to matter.
Until WWE Smackdown, see you all soon.
Gene The Grappler
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