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baggtara · #16 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007

TNA Turning Point Opener:

We are Backstage, where AJ Styles asks Kurt Angle why he doesn't want Christian Cage to be a part of the alliance. Kurt says Christian never listens to what ayone says and that he is the leader so it would never work. AJ pleads with Kurt to reconsider and he finally gives in. Karen asks Kurt if he wants her to go talk to Cage and he says no that it's time for Kurt Angle to man up.

The usual well produced opening video is shown. This time with a Christmas theme.

Mike Tenay introduced the show by hyping the 10,000 tacks match first, then Gail Kim's title defense, and the Feast of Fire match. Pryo shot off as Don West hyped the Booker T tag match and the six-man main event.

Table Match
Team 3D & Johnny Devine vs. Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin & Jay Lethal

Devine starts off with Shelley. The bell rings and suddenly Brother Ray has a mic outside and tells everyone to sit down and shut up because Team 3D is the best tag team of all time.

Devine and Shelley exchange slaps until Devine takes Shelley down and then rolls through holding onto the arms and stomps him a few times. We break, Shelley goes to the ropes and hits a flying headscissors. Devine sends Shelley to the ropes and charges. Shelley catches him with the boot. Blind tag to Sabin who leaps in and hits a legdrop.

D-Von in now and a drop toe hold on him by Sabin. D-Von fights back and takes Sabin into the corner, ramming him repeatedly. Whips Sabin to the opposite corner. Sabin floats over avoiding contact. D-Von goes for a clothesline but Sabin hits a standing hurricanrada as a counter. Tag to Lethal who throws some jabs at D-Von. D-Von whips Lethal to the ropes and hits a snap powerslam.

Ray tagged in and chops Lethal. Lethal tries to battle back with jabs but to no avail. Ray applies an arm wringer submission to slow the pace.

Lethal reverses into an arm wringer of his own and then hits an arm drag, and another. Lethal still with steam bounces off the ropes but gets caught by Brother Ray in a Rock Bottom. Ray sends Lethal to the corner but here comes The Machine Guns in illegally and they hit a High-Low on Ray. D-Von and Devine in now and get taken care off easily. Only the Machine Guns and Lethal area left in the ring now and they simultaneously hit planchas to the outside on different sides of the ring onto the opponents. The fight ensues outside the ring.

Team 3D grabs a table and sees Lethal on his feet across the ring on the outside so Team 3D winds up and actually slides the table across the mat and it connects with LethalÕs chest on the other side of the ring. Devine and the Machine Guns inside now and hit a double team Sunset Flip maneuver on Devine. Team 3D quickly hits the ring to break up the momentum.

Team 3D hits a double team back suplex on Sabin and then goes to set up the table in the corner. They do so successfully. D-Von boot choking Shelley in the opposite corner to hold him off. Lethal now on the apron throwing punches at Ray. Team 3D whips Shelley toward the table but Sabin intercepts with a Spear of Shelley to keep him from hitting the table. Ray then charges Lethal who is now standing in front of the table, but Lethal sidesteps and Ray goes through himself. That does not count however since nobody put Ray through it.

Shelley sets up Devine on the apron about to powerbomb him through a table on the outside, but it is broken up. They droop down to the table and one leg breaks accidentally but that does not count either. Team 3d sets up a table in the ring now. They are about to 3D Shelley through but Lethal makes the save. Shelley then goes coast to coast and connects with Ray on the outside of the ring. Lethal and Devine inside now. Lethal clocks him with a kendo stick and props him on the table. Lethal climbs the ropes and connects with an Elbow Drop through the table. The referee is down though and does not see it. Team 3D comes in and clocks Lethal with the belt and puts Devine on top of Lethal. Referee back to his feet and sees it as a Team 3D victory.

Winner: Team 3D and Johnny Devine

Backstage:

Cyrstal interviewed Kevin Nash and Samoa Joe backstage. No sign of Scott Hall. Nash said, "He'll be here. Don't worry about it. We pace ourselves." Nash talked about flirting with Karen Angle. Joe grabbed the mic and said everything critics say about he and Nash is true. He said when they're serious about going to war and get serious and his partner shows up, come find him in his locker room. Nash called him a super serious Samoan and said he and Hall would be ready when it counted.

Angelina Love & Velvet Sky vs. ODB & Roxxi Laveaux

Angelina and Roxxi start off and lock up. Quick takedown by Love. Sky tagged in and she and Love do a GoDaddy dance and then a double elbow drop. ODB tagged in and Sky hits a dropkick on her then rides her like a horse. Sky now puts a wedgie on ODB. ODB then turns to the referee and gives him a wedgie. Sky sent to the opposing corner and Roxxi kicks her in the back. ODB pins her but only gets two.

Roxxi tagged in now and chops Sky then applies a blatant boot choke in the corner. Sky shot off into the corner, gets the boot up and charges back out but Roxxi hits a spine buster and gets a two count.

Sky set up in a tree of woe and ODB tagged in. She climbs right in and stomps on the crotch and bounces. Two count for ODB. Laveaux tagged in and she drives Sky’s head into the turnbuckle that ODB is sitting on. Sky then drop toe holds Roxxi head-first into the crotch of a seated ODB. Desperation tag made to Angelina Love. She hits a hurricanrada on Roxxi, then hits a Jawjacker on ODB followed quickly by a spinning jawbreaker. Two count only for Angelina.

Angelina sets up Roxxi in a Russian Legsweep, Sky bounces off of the ropes and dropkicks Roxxi to initiate the Russian Legsweep. Angelina gets the pinfall and the victory.

Winners: Angelina Love & Velvet Sky

Backstage:

Jeremy Borash caught up with Kurt Angle backstage. Angle said he was about to talk to Christian Cage. He was worked up. Borash told him to calm down. Borash said he's been deep breathing with his wife lately. He said, "We have a thing." Angle didn't know what to make of it, but told him to stay away from his wife. Angle barbed in and told Christian he wants to talk. He asked to be heard out. Angle said they don't have to like each other, just co-exist. He proposed that he be the leader of the group. Christian said all but the last part sounds interesting.

Backstage:

Crystal trys to interview Storm but he wants some beer. Jackie says no beer until after the match. Storm goes nuts and Jackie slaps him in the face.

James Storm vs. Eric Young

Storm introduced first, then Young enters the ring through the crowd and jumps Storm. He goes right to work delivering blow after blow. They battles out of the ring, up the ramp. Young hits a dropkick on the ramp sending Storm rolling back down. Young is feverishly chasing and battering Storm. They race around the ring. Storm slides in. Jackie catches Young and holds him allowing Storm to hit a baseball slide but accidentally hits Jackie.

Battles ensues outside now. Storm sends Young into the guardrail and then works on the arm, driving it into the ringpost. Back inside the ring we go. Storm raking the eyes now.

Storm snap mares Young and applies a rear choke to slow the pace.

Storm hits a kick to the head of Young, then climbs the roles and connects on a Flying Cross Body. Young rolls through and gets a near fall two count. Reverse Russian Legsweep by Storm.

Storm hits the Eye of the Storm and goes to taunt the crowd, lying across the corner ropes a-la Shawn Michaels. He then goes for a nonchalant pin and gets only two. Arm bar applied by Storm.

Young battles back to a vertical base and reverses with a desperation scoop slam.

Young now favoring his left arm. He climbs the ropes and hits a Flying Elbow drop. Two count for Young. Storm now seated on the top turnbuckle. Young reverses it into a Northern Lights Suplex with a bridge and gets a two count. Young holding onto the injured left arm. Storm out of nowhere hits a snap insiguri kick followed by a back cracker, and a two count. Storm is visibly upset.

Storm calls for the Superkick. Young ducks, and then hits a scoop slam and only gets a two count. Outside Jackie has some beer in her mouth and jumps on the apron. She goes to sit it in Young’s face, he ducks and she spits in Storm’s face. Storm takes the bottle and downs it then winds up to clock Young. The referee takes the bottle away mid-swing. Young rolls up Storm for the pinfall and the quick three count.

Winner: Eric Young

Backstage:

Crystal interviewed LAX backstage. Homicide says it's BS that they haven't been given any title shots as of late. Crystal talked about the member of the latino nation who beat up Christy and said there is no man on women violence allowed in TNA. Hernandez spoke and said no one tells LAX what they can and can't do.

Feast or Fired Match

In order to take possession of a case you have to have the case in hand and both feet on the floor. Bell rings and we have all out mayhem. Petey Williams hits a plancha to the inside onto Shark Boy. Dutt does the same onto Senshi. Hoyt with a pancake on Homicide but is answered with a double clothesline on both Hoyt and Rave.

Shark Boy climbs a corner. Skipper climbs as well and hits a dopkick but slips and falls to the outside. Petey then leaps over the top and hits a hurricanrada to the outside. Dutt climbing a corner. Senshi climbs over him and then applies a hanging Dragon Sleeper. Petey quickly runs up and takes down case number four and makes it to the floor.

Chris Harris remains outside the ring not taking part in the match. The training staff has come down to the aid of BG James. It seems he is injured. He gets back up once Kip James takes down a case. Everyone surrounds Kip James. Kip then tosses the case to the outside to B.G. James and B.G. is the owner of the case. He now realizes that he may have the case that has the pink slip in it and says he does not want it.

Senshi charges Hernandez and gets propelled to the top rope. Senshi then takes down the third case and quickly hops down to the floor away from Scott Steiner. One case remains.

Inside the ring Homicide hits a Senton on Jimmy Rave, then tries a Gringo Killa but Christie Hemme hits the ring and rakes the eyes. The new member of the Latino Nation hits the ring and clocks Christie. Inside the ring Elix Skipper hits an overhead toss on Homicide. Shark boy kicks Skipper. Daniels sets up an Angel’s Wings on Shark Boy. Harris charges inside the ring and clotheslines Daniels. Harris tells Shark Boy to go get the case and he will watch his back .Shark Boy climbs. Harris then hits a back body drop on Shark Boy. Harris starts to climb and then decides he does not want the case. Harris goes for a Catatonic on Shark Boy who slips out. Shark Boy delivers a Shark Bite. Dutt in now and he hits a legscissors on Shark Boy. Dutt then charges Hernandez who Krackerjacks him from the inside of the ring to the outside onto a crowd of people. Hernandez sets up for a big Dive, but Kip James back in and starts to climb for the case. Hernandez pulls him down and hits a big dropkick on Hernandez and a crotch chop.

Steiner in now and he belly to belly’s Kip. Daniels in and he climbs and takes the case down but only gets to the mat. Hernandez interrupts and sets up a border toss. Daniels gets free and regains control of the case. He clocks Hernandez with it. James then attacks him from behind and hits a Rocker Dropper on Daniels on the Case. Steiner hits the ring and Belly-to-Bellys Kip out of the ring. Scott quickly takes the case and makes his way outside. Kip tries one last desperation dive, but misses. Scott gets to the mat and wins the case.

Winners: Petey Williams, B.G. James, Senshi, and Scott Steiner - The contents of the cases will be revealed this Thursday on impact.

Backstage:

Crystal interviewed Gail Kim. Gail said she takes pride in being the champion but all Kong carrs about is hurting people. She said Kong can break her bones and make her bleed but she's going to have to kill her in order to take her title.

TNA Knockouts Championship
Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong

As Kim steps up to the apron Kong charges her and knocks her to the floor. Fight ensues outside the ring and Kong is in charge early. Gail tries to fight back with right hands but Kong answers with one big chop.

Kong charges Kim in the corner, and Kim moves. Kong meets the ring post face first. Kim works on the arm now. We are in the ring and finally have a bell. Kim working on the left arm and hits an arm breaker. Then an arm wringer and another arm breaker.

Kim tries again but this time Kong catches Kim and applies a rear choke, then swings Kim around in the choke and releases. Kong tosses Kim by the hair now and goes for a blatant boot choke. Kong applies a Camel Clutch. Now a big standing Choke Bomb by Kong.

Kong sends Kim to the corner and charges with a big splash. Kim has mounted hardly any offense so far. Kong hoists up Kim in a fireman’s carry but Kim grabs the top rope somehow to get the break called. Kim sits on the top rope. Kong charges, and Kim catches an arm then drops that into an arm bar. Kim now sets up a hammerlock submission, but Kong powers her way out and then charges Kim and chest bumps her down.

Kong sets up a Powerbomb. Kim floats over and tries a sunset flip. Kong catches her and grabs her by the throat. Picks her up to her feet and Kim hits a dropkick. Then another. Then to the top rope and as Kong is dazed she hits a big missile dropkick to the head. Kong is finally on her back. Kim quickly gets to the ropes and hits a top rope Senton splash and then a two count.

Kim riding a wave of momentum now, but Kong turns it around with a big clothesline. Crowd reacts with deafening “Boos.” Kong with a blatant boot choke. The referee tries to break it up. Kong pushes him off and then pie faces the referee. He throws out the match. Kong goes back to boot choking Kim. The bell starts to ring and suddenly Kong stops and realizes she’s been disqualified. She kicks referee Andrew Thomas in the gut and delivers a powerbomb. Kong goes back to work on Kim when Velvet Sky hits the ring and tries to help out, but Kong makes short work of her and chokeslams her. Back to Kim and here comes Angelina Love with a chair. Love swings, Kong ducks and punches the chair into the face of Angelina.

Winner by DQ: Gail Kim

Backstage:

Kurt Angle tells AJ Styles that his meeting with Christian didn't work. AJ says he can't function without Cage and tells Kurt he's done with him. Karen says she has an idea. She says Joe isn't happy with Hall and Nash and that maybe they can turn Joe against them. Kurt says it might work so he will go and talk to him.

Backstage:

Crystal interviewed Black Reign. He called Misty his artic fox. Crystal said it's a rat and Reign said the only rat he sees is her. He said the pain and punishment they are going to dish out on them will make the Movie Saw look like a stroll through Candy Land.

Match of 10,000 Tacks
Abyss & Rhino vs Black Reign & Relik

All four brawled in the ring. Raven hit a running clothesline followed by a bulldog out of the corner. Abyss destroyed Reign. Rellik snapped Raven's neck across the top rope. Reign and Abyss brawled on the floor. Rellik joined in, Raven slingshot himself over the ropes onto "all three", although he really only crashed into Abyss.

Abyss tossed Reign into the crowd. Raven hits a side Russian legsweep into the railing on Rellik. Abyss and Reign battled into the bleachers. Raven and Rellik battled on the other side of the building. Reign whipped Abyss into the wall of the Impact Zone. Raven ducked a spinkick by Rellik, sending him into the front row.

Reign and Abyss battled back into the ringside area. Abyss went under the ring for a table. He set it up and put a plank of tacks atop of it. He and Reign battled around it. Reign knocked Abyss into the ringpost and returned to the ring. Rellik picked up Raven and crotched him on the guard rail outside.

Abyss grabbed Reign's weapon and spiked him. Reign bladed. Rellik tried to stalk Abyss from behind with a chair but Abyss just elbowed it. Reign was busted open. Well, they promised a ton of blood. Abyss went for an over the shoulder powerslam but was kicked low by Reign. Reign and Rellik worked over Abyss, who was also bleeding badly.

Rellik put one of the planks of tacks on the ring apron, then grabbed a handful. He tried to feed them to Raven, then began nailing him with crossfaces. He nailed Raven with a kick to the gut, taking him down. Outside the ring, Abyss and Reign continued to brawl. Rellik continued to work over Raven in the corner. He went to a bag of tacks that were hanging above one of the corner, allowing Raven to take him down. Raven was bleeding from the mouth.

Raven made a comeback, hitting a DDT on Reign for a two count. Reign and Rellik whipped Raven into the corner but turned into a double clothesline by Abyss, who was bleeding to a ridiculous degree. Raven and Abyss got kendo sticks and destroyed Reign and Rellik. Abyss got nailed low. Reign dragged Raven outside the ring on the apron and teased cutting him with his weapon. Raven pulled him forward, sending him through the table with the bed of tacks.

Raven catches Rellik and places him atop of an (empty) bed of tacks. He came off the apron with an elbow, but Rellik moved and Raven smashed the wooden bed. Rellik and Abyss battled in the ring. Rellik got the better and went for the bag of tacks. He sprayed the tacks on the mat. Abyss grabbed him for a chokeslam but Rellik spewed mist in his face, blinding Abyss. Rellik charged Abyss but was still caught with a Black Hole Slam in the tacks. Abyss scored the pin. They showed lots of closeups of the tacks embedded in his back and of Abyss' bloody face.

Winners: Abyss & Rhino

Backstage:

Borash followed Angle into Samoa Joe's locker room. Joe said Angle is in the wrong locker room. Angle said they're on the same wavelength, as the whole locker room is talking about Hall and Nash using Joe to get themselves over since they can't go anymore. Angle said they're similar in that they both want to compete and win. He told Joe to do the right thing in the main event tonight. Joe stood back on his heels in thought.

Tenay and West talked about Booker T.'s speech on Impact, then they aired a video package on Booker & Kaz vs. Christian & Roode.

Backstage:

Crystal interviewed Booker T. She welcomed him to TNA but said he has a big bullseye on his face. Booker said Christian is the one guy in TNA that he has faced many times and they know each other well. Booker said Bobby Roode has a great future but tonigh he's gonna slip on a bannana peel. Sharmell interrupted him and said it's Robert Roode. Booker said whatever. He finished up with the usual Can You Dig it Sucka and walked off.

Cage & Roode vs. Kaz & Booker T

Kaz and Cage started after a long period of stalling. Cage nailed several chops with Kaz returning the favor. Cage hit a corkscrew elbow off the ropes. Cage worked over Kaz and tagged Roode. Kaz caught him with an armdrag, then tagged in Booker. Booker worked over Roode with kicks and punches. Roode worked over Booker with chops but was caught with a hiptoss and clothesline.

Booker suplexed Roode for a two count. They showed Robert Roode's fan watching from the last row. The spotlight was even on her. Cage tagged in and continued working over Booker. Booker avoided a charge in the corner and backdropped Cage. He tagged Kaz and nailed a double team shoulderblock. Kaz got a two count.

Kaz nailed Cage in the corner with a forearm. Roode tried to interfere but was drilled, landing in front of Cage. Kaz dropkicked Roode, sending him into Cage. They go to the floor. Kaz nailed a forward flip dive over the top on both. Back in, Cage nailed a swinging inverted DDT out of the corner on Kaz for a two count. The crowd did dueling chants.

Cage stepped over Kaz's back, choking him across the middle rope. Kaz fired back with elbows but was cut off. Roode chokes Kaz in the corner as Cage antagonizes Booker. Roode fake tagged in (Midnight Express would be proud). Roode cinches down Kaz with a rear chinlock. Kaz came back and they fired back and forth. They went back and forth with pinfall combinations. Roode finally stopped Kaz with a kick to the gut. He tossed Kaz over the top to the apron. Kaz caught him with a shoulderblock. He springboarded into the ring but Roode caught him with a uranage. Booker T broke up the pinfall.

Cage and Roode worked over Kaz. Kaz sent Cage crashing into Roode and rolled him up for a two count. Kaz nailed the Wave of the Future but was too tired to capitalize on it. Kaz finally made it to Booker for a tag but before they could, Booker was pulled off the apron by Roode. By the time Booker recovered, Cage had pulled Kaz away. Kaz finally nailed Cage with a neckbreaker at the same time he drilled Roode with a DDT. He crawled to the corner and finally made the hot tag to Booker T.

Booker unloaded on Roode and Cage. He ducked a Cage clothesline and nailed a flying forearm. He misses an Axe Kick but is caught with a spinebuster for a two count. Booker goes to the top rope, but Roode grabs him. Cage grabs Booker and goes for a superplex. Booker shoves him off and nails a missile dropkick. Booker did the sign for the Spinaroonie but Roode attacked him with a kick to the back. Booker kicks him off but Cage thumbs him in the eye.

Cage chops Booker and whips him into the corner. Booker nailed a sunset flip but Cage got up at the last second. They crotched Booker on the top but Kaz nailed a springboard missile dropkick on both. Kaz unloaded on Roode and Cage. He was backdropped over the top to the floor by Roode. Cage and Roode went for a double clothesline but Booker ducked and hit a leg lariat on both.

Booker did the Spinaroonie and rebounded off the ropes for the Scissors kick but Roode nailed him as he hit the ropes. Roode brought a chair into the ring but Booker ducked and Cage ate the chair. Kaz dropkicked Roode out of the ring to the floor. Booker hit the Ax Kick and scored the pin.

Winners: Kaz & Booker T

Backstage:

Back in Joe's locker room, Joe screamed about Hall not showing up. He said maybe Hall couldn't pass the breathalyzer test to start his car. Joe screamed about them playing games and doing business wrong. Nash screamed back that maybe he's more concerned about Hall's health than their match. Joe took exception to that and said maybe Nash needs to be worried about their match. Nash said he would be out there by himself if he has to. Joe said he'll be out there and he won't be alone. Joe stormed off while Nash stood speechless.

A.J. Styles and Tomko walked out first for the six-man tag main event.

Kurt Angle, AJ Styles & Tomko vs Samoa Joe, Kevin Nash and...

Samoa Joe didn't come to the ring at first and finally came to the ring. Joe took the mic and said that backstage, he was told that the fans love him, so they want him to tell the fans something that will satisfy him. Joe said, "Scott Hall no showed this event tonight." He said he would love to tell the fans that Hall would be coming down later but he punked out on Joe and every fan that came out tonight. He said he started thinking and they could go two on three with Kevin and make the best of it.

He said he then realized TNA gave him a live mic on PPV, so he'd like to say a few things. He said there are two types of wrestlers here. TNA diehards that bust their ass every night of the week for TNA fans. He said then they have Superstars who feel that they can do whatever they want whenever they feel like, screwing the TNA wrestlers and every fan that paid to see them "no matter how old they are."

Joe said that TNA is the Motor City Machineguns are busting their ass to make their name in the business. He said it's Black Machismo doing his best to entertain every fan in the Impact Zone. He said TNA is Samoa Joe being the best damn wrestler in the world. Joe said that TNA are hard working athletes trying to change the wrestling world,. not people trying to hold down the business while they profit from it.

Joe said that TNA is about wrestlers who risk their lives on wires while others pad their pension. He said that Scott Hall can kiss his ass because he's a punk. Joe asked someone off camera, "Are you mad? Go ahead and fire me. I don't care." Joe said TNA told him they were making calls to try and get him a new partner tonight. He said that he told TNA he didn't need a new partner. He went to the locker room and asked who wants to be in a fight tonight and every single one of the X-Division wrestlers stood up. He said every young wrestler who'd first TV contract was in TNA said me. He said one bloody, beaten, battered wrestler begged for the shot and Joe introduced his partner... Eric Young.

Joe started things off, then Young tagged in while Nash slowly returned to the ring apron. Nash then took a tag with Angle in the ring, and Angle scurried to his corner. Tomko took a tag and locked up with Nash, who dropped him with a big boot. Young took a tag and nailed an innovative wheelbarrow hold into a reverse neckbreaker. Angle and Nash eventually met up in the ring at 7:00 and Nash cleared Angle. The action broke down, then Young and Joe landed a combo dive on Styles and Tomko on the floor. Back in the ring, Angle slapped on the anklelock on Nash. Joe entered the ring to break up the hold, but paused. He then turned his back to Nash and Angle before dropping Angle right in the mouth with a superkick. Joe took an official hot tag and cleaned house. The action broke down and Nash landed the Jacknife powerbomb on Angle. Joe then worked with Young to take out Tomko before nailing the musclebuster on Tomko for the win.

Afterward, Joe, Nash, and Young circled around the ring. Nash left the ring while Joe stood with Young in center ring. Hebner wanted to get his big TV moment holding all three arms up in the air for the winners, but Joe told him to forget about Nash. Hebner left the ring while Joe and Young stood tall. On the outside, Karen helped Kurt to his feet and they slipped out from ringside. Joe pounded his chest toward the audience as they signed off.

Winners: Samoa Joe, Kevin Nash & Eric Young

Well, they obviously cut this one short due to Joe's promo. There was no energy for the match, as everyone in the building was thrown off. A rather interesting way to close TNA's 2007 PPV year.

Wrestling Attitude

DrWe · #17 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007

Hall was probably doing everyone a favor by not making us see him wrestle.

jwalit · #18 (**permalink**) 12-14-2007

- They opened with a recap of last week's show when Kurt Angle's team turned on Christian after a one hour alliance. Tonight, it's "Christian's Revenge." Ringside, Tenay and West introduced the show. Don West: "No matter what, somebody is getting fired." Yeah, that's right. It best happen.

- Christian Cage came out to start the show. He was booed. So much for the crowd support. Christian said he heard all the whispers about him getting exactly what he deserved last week on Impact with the sucker punches and beat down. He said he agrees with that sentiment. West interjected with something useless. Christian said you get what you deserve when you're the champ and you're looking down at everyone else. He called himself a prick. He likes it that way. Christian said that for every time he gets beat down for being an asshole, he will always get up and continue to be an asshole. He said that's what's made him a star - the biggest in TNA and the industry. "You suck" chant for Christian. He said he is The Champ. More boos. Christian said there is going to be a tag match tonight - Roode & Kurt Angle vs. Christian & partner of his choice. More boos. Speaking in the third person, he said himself and Kurt have huge, overblown egos. He said TNA isn't big enough for the two of them.

Kurt Angle's music interrupted and he showed up on the stage with Karen and Robert Roode on each side. Kurt asked if Christian ever shuts up. He said they gave him the beating of a lifetime last week, and here is back to spewing out the same b.s. tonight. Kurt dared Christian to go find a tag partner and he won't find anyone to help him. He said Christian is 100 percent correct that TNA isn't big enough for the two of them. Kurt said it's a new era of the Angle Alliance, so Christian needs to shut up and listen up. Christian told Kurt that he can't even keep his wife in check, so why is he giving orders? He said the only time Karen takes orders is when a stranger hands her a $50 spot and tells her to get on the bed. Roode held Kurt back, then took the mic and ran down Christian for being a scumbag. He said he's done doing Christian's dirty work, so he's ready to team with Kurt against Christian. Kurt smiled and waved from behind Christian's back. And we officially have zero babyfaces on top of the card.

- Backstage, Borash interviewed A.J. Styles and Tomko. Tomko made fun of Styles's game planning with Karen, then Styles said his great plan didn't come to fruition about the giant Angle Alliance with Christian's side. Tomko said Styles went wrong playing Deion Sanders trying to play Christian's side and Angle's side. Styles asked what to do. Tomko said they have to choose sides. Styles didn't want to make a call, so he chased after Tomko.

- Back ringside, Tenay said we're finding out what's inside the briefcases tonight. West said the knockouts are in action tonight. More break down of what's on the show tonight.

- They went to a video package recapping the Feast or Fired gimmick match with no finish on PPV and a bait and switch on TV.

- Backstage, Crystal added more stipulations for the briefcase when interviewing Petey Williams. Petey said he could get $50k, keep his case, or trade his case. He said he could make that scratch in another bodybuilding contest. Petey said he's 110 percent sure his case has the World Title shot because he's Canadian and he has that sense. Started off as a pretty good promo, but the Arnold imitation to close just doesn't work.

- The opening segment continued with Christopher Daniels coming out for a four-way match. B.G. James then came out with Kip James and Roxxi LaVeaux. Hermie Sadler saddled up at the commentary booth. Petey Williams came out third and handed off his case to So Cal Val. Scott Steiner came out fourth.

[Commercial Break]

1 -- SCOTT STEINER vs. PETEY WILLIAMS vs. B.G. JAMES (w/Kip James and Roxxi) vs. CHRISTOPHER DANIELS

Petey posed in front of Scott, who came back with his own pose. They continued the pose down with Petey showing off his eight pack. Petey and Steiner then clotheslined Daniels and B.G. before exchanging elbow drops to the chest on Daniels. Petey started copying Steiner's poses, then B.G. knocked Steiner to the floor. Daniels and Steiner fought on the floor. Back in the ring, Petey landed a spin kick on B.G. before doing another pose. Daniels and B.G. then exchanged offense on Petey with a game of one-upmanship. Steiner came back with a round of offense on everyone except for Petey. Daniels caught B.G. with Angel's Wings in center ring, but Petey caught him from behind to set up the Canadian Destroyer. He made a cover, but Steiner pulled Petey up and landed a turnaround belly-to-belly suplex. Steiner covered Petey for the win.

WINNER: Steiner in 5:00. Good action. Too short to be a stand-out, memorable match, but better than the usual Impact fare. (*1/2)

Borash joined Steiner in the ring to give him the choice of the cash, the case, or a trade. Borash dragged it out for a while, some game show music played, Steiner surveyed the crowd, then he turned down the cash. Steiner went over to the cases and grabbed Petey's case. Borash said they would reveal the contents of the case after the break.

[Commercial Break]

They turned the lights down as Borash built up the first case revelation. Two women stood on top of the entrance stage next to the cases while Borash broke down the case options for the 1,001st time. Petey stepped forward and Borash asked for Steiner's case to be opened. Miss Lauren opened the first case to reveal a TNA Hvt. Title shot. Petey jumped up and down. Steiner stormed around the ring realizing he traded in his title shot.

Backstage, Crystal interviewed Kaz about his match tonight against Rellik. Kaz said success isn't going to his head, because he's following Chuck Norris's path. Christian Cage stepped in and told Kaz he's his tag partner. Kaz shook his head no. Christian reasoned that Kaz owes him a favor for getting the rub in defeating him in the ladder match two PPVs ago. Kaz said they need to ponder this decision. He suggested they close their eyes and ponder. Kaz told him trust him if he wants to be his tag partner. Christian closed his eyes, then Kaz bolted the scene. Crystal whispered to Christian that he left. Christian opened his eyes, saw that Kaz disappeared, and left.

Rellik came out. Tenay said Rellik is the nightmare that Black Reign sees in his head when he lays his head down at night to sleep.

2 -- KAZ vs. RELLIK

Rellik jumped Kaz right after the bell sounded, then Kaz came back with a plancha on the floor.

[Commercial Break]

Rellik went for a reverse DDT quickly out of the break, but Kaz spun over and hit the Wave of the Future for the clean pin and the win. Afterward, Black Reign jumped Kaz. He pulled out the darkness falls weapon and smashed Kaz on top of the head. So cartoonish. Reign then pulled out Misty the Rat and stuffed her into a bag before placing the bag over Kaz's head. They tied the bag over Kaz's head, then Kaz freaked out until security and referees pulled Kaz to safety.

WINNER: Kaz in 4:00. Kaz gets a win, then he gets a bag stuffed over his head by the cartoon heels. Good times for all. (1//2*)

Backstage, Borash interviewed the knockouts with the porn names. Borash said their opponents are more experienced than them. Angelina Love took exception to that statement and said they are far more experienced than them. (They tried to make it sound sexual before saying they were really talking about wrestling.) Velvet Sky talked about Borash's giant bulge before transitioning it to wrestling...I think. Did a 13-year-old with raging hormones write this?

[Commercial Break]

Crystal interviewed Roode, Brooks, Jackie, and James Storm backstage. Jackie had one too many drinks thanks to Storm's six pack of beers. Jackie talked drunk about bulges in the bedroom from the previous room. Brooks said Jackie is hammered, then asked her to sober up real quick for their match tonight. Jackie did a chest-to-chest bump, then she poured beer down Brooks's chest. Roode told her to straighten up and respect a veteran like Jackie. Roode told Brooks to do one thing right in her pathetic life.

The pornstar knockouts came out first and did their rope burn ring entrance with the camera zooming in tight. Don West said he could watch that every day. Brooks dragged Jackie out to the ring and started the match.

3 -- ANGELINA LOVE & VELVET SKY vs. JACKIE MOORE & MS. BROOKS

Brooks knocked Angelina to the floor, then Jackie dropped Velvet with a power move without spilling her beer. Jackie continued to stomp on Velvet before Brooks yanked the beer away. Brooks worked on Velvet and subdued her with a clothesline. Angelina took a tag, and she came off the top with a cross body block. Angelina dropped Brooks with a knee lift, then Jackie hopped into the ring and accepted a front neck breaker. Brooks came back on Angelina with a knee to the gut, but Angelina shoved Brooks into Jackie. Brooks recoiled and Angelina rolled her up for a three count.

WINNERS: Angelina & Velvet in 4:00. Pretty good divas action. They don't need the superfluous stripper crap to have a really strong women's division with several well-defined characters. (*)

Robert Roode jumped into the ring and told Jackie never to put her hands on Brooks again. Brooks started smiling at Roode defending her, then Roode went to Brooks and said she's a complete embarrassment. They showed the random Roode fan standing in the corner of the building watching with a smile. Roode said Brooks is like everyone in the arena - pathetic losers. Brooks started crying. Sharmell had enough and showed up to take the mic from Roode. She said that is no way to treat a lady. Roode smiled and said he doesn't see any ladies out here. He said a lady doesn't go work a street corner in Texas to find her future husband. Roode said that's where Booker T. found Sharmell, right? Roode said he is the boss in his relationship. He told Sharmell to get out of his face before he does something she's going to regret. Booker T. quickly ran into the ring and Roode bailed from the ring.

[Commercial Break]

- Backstage, Crystal caught up with Christian, who wanted to talk to Kevin Nash about being his partner. Christian stormed into Nash's locker room humming the NWO theme music. Nash apparently fell asleep watching the show, as he staggered to a conscious state. Christian wanted to get him as his partner. Nash said he's busy tonight. He said he's busy doing nothing and getting paid. Nash said he knows where Christian can find a partner - down there. "Down where?" Christian asked. Nash hopped up to his feet and did a crotch chop: "Down there!" He cackled, then dropped his newspaper and left. Christian, not amused, said he's an 11-year-old with gray hair.

- James Mitchell walked out to the ring in a new pimp suit. He said it's time for Abyss to show up and tell the truth now. Ah, man, he's on the Mitchell Report. It all makes sense now... In any event, Abyss showed up and met Mitchell in the ring. Mitchell told Abyss to sit down for a second, but Abyss didn't want to sit down so he kicked the chair away. Mitchell said Mike Tenay called him obsessed with Abyss's personal life. He said he has a right to be obsessed because he's made more of a personal investment in Abyss's life than anyone else. Mitchell said he allowed Abyss to have a clean the slate and become a new man when he pulled him out of prison. He said they could have been a family - father and son. He made him the monster. He made him a World champ. Abyss owes him everything he's ever become and will become. Mitchell said he kept his word until Abyss betrayed him. He recapped the story about Abyss letting his mother shoot his father in the back three times. He screamed at Abyss to tell the truth, but Abyss refused to talk. Mitchell said that if Abyss won't tell the truth, he'll have to get the job done himself.

Mitchell took off his jacket, then Abyss punched him down to the mat. Abyss grabbed Mitchell by the throat for a chokeslam, but the lights went down. The lights came back on and Judas Mesias was in the ring. Judas spewed out blood, then wrapped a barbed wire rope around Abyss's throat. He choked Abyss down to the mat before stomping on him. Mitchell handed a chair to Judas, who measured Abyss for a chair shot. Abyss stumbled to his feet and Judas dropped him with a chair shot to the head. Judas then tied Abyss's hands behind his back and Judas landed repeat chair shots to the head. Judas then dropped Abyss on the face of the chair with an STO.

[Commercial Break]

Backstage, Borash interviewed Booker T. and Sharmell. Booker said he and Borash go all the way back to WCW, so they both know he's one of the nicest guys in the business. He said Roode is messing with the wrong guy right now. Christian quietly snuck into the camera shot and Booker asked him what's up. Christian built up to asking Booker to be his partner, then said he put Booker on the top of the list of people to ask to be his partner. Christian said him, Booker, and Beyonce. Sharmell shot him a look, then Christian said it's a good thing. Booker snapped at him that he would never be his partner. He said the interview is over.

Chris Harris walked out to the ring and Mike Tenay said Harris always complains. Harris grabbed the mic and said Christian is walking around looking for a partner, but his name never came up. He asked if he has to change his last name to Angle to get some respect around here. Booker T. and Sharmell came out for the next match.

4 -- BOOKER T. (w/Sharmell) vs. CHRIS HARRIS

Booker dominated early on as Harris played catch up. Harris came back with a big running clothesline for a nearfall. He went for a leaping clothesline, but Booker blocked and dropped him with a Book end. Booker quickly finished him with the axe kick for the win.

WINNER: Booker in 3:00. Quick match that didn't do much of anything for Harris. Booker picks up another win, but TNA isn't treating his match appearances like big deals. His matches should be special, or else he's going to drop to that low waterline where everyone is about the same level and no one stands out. (3/4*)

[Commercial Break]

Borash was in the ring with Daniels, B.G., and Steiner to reveal the next case contents. B.G. stepped forward to face the music. Borash kept talking while B.G. became frustrated with Borash pulling a stall job. Not sure if B.G. was hoping for a title shot or a pink slip. The lovely Rachel opened his briefcase to reveal a tag title match. Borash said B.G. and his partner, Kip, must be happy about the news. B.G. said he didn't want to keep the baby. Um, wrong soap opera. B.G. said his tag partner is yet to be determined. Kip stormed the ring and demanded to know what B.G. meant by that.

Backstage, Crystal interviewed Dustin Rhodes, who was out of Black Reign and into his normal - well, maybe not normal - self. Dustin complained about the nightmares he experiences, then Kaz jumped Dustin and beat him down until security intervened.

They showed random X Division wrestlers ringside as lumberjacks. That was quick. The lumberjacks wore giant flannel t-shirts. Not sure if that's to represent being lumberjacks or imitators of Brother Ray. Johnny Devine walked out to the ring, then Jay Lethal followed out to face Devine.

5 -- X Division champion (w/out belt) JAY LETHAL vs. JOHNNY DEVINE -- lumberjack strap match

Devine took control early on while Sonjay Dutt kept tapping his tambourine. Devine chucked Lethal to the floor, then the X Division wrestlers pretended to harm Lethal, but they allowed him plenty of recovery time. Devine got upset, so he slowly went to the floor and the wrestlers instantly attacked him. Fun spot.

[Commercial Break]

They returned with Lethal dumping Devine to the floor where the X'ers whipped Devine with straps. They chucked Devine back into the ring where Lethal nailed the Lethal combination. He then went up top for the big elbow drop. Lethal covered Devine for a quick win.

WINNER: Lethal in 4:00. Short gimmick match. Just some comedy spots mixed in for light action. (*)

After the match, the X Division wrestlers jumped into the ring and set up Devine for a post-match whipping. Shark Boy got his licks in before Dutt started whipping him. Team 3D finally showed up on the entrance ramp and slowly approached the ring with belts in hand. Devine quickly bailed the ring as Team 3D stood ringside. They teased entering the ring, but the X Division wrestlers cut them off.

They aired a video package on the Feast or Fired sequence of events.

Back in the ring, Borash stood with Steiner and Daniels. That was quick. Borash built up the tension by talking about each man's career. Daniels said he put his heart and soul into TNA, so he has faith that the X Division Title shot will be in his case. Steiner wasn't concerned about the 50/50 shot of getting fired. Borash reminded him that he gave up $50k earlier in the night, and now he could be fired. Steiner said Jim Cornette doesn't have the balls to fire him, so he doesn't care what's in the case. He said he will get the World Title case from Petey in any event. Borash said they would reveal the case contents ........ after the break. Oh goodness, Seacrest.

[Commercial Break]

- They returned with Borash, Steiner, and Daniels. Borash asked security to show up to escort the fired wrestler from the building - NEVER TO RETURN TO TNA WRESTLING. The divas quickly opened the cases to reveal Steiner getting the X Division Title shot. Daniels got the Fired slip. Daniels dropped to both knees in disgust. Steiner didn't react much. Borash wished Daniels luck in his future endeavors. Security hit the ring to surround Daniels, who started crying. The crowd did the na-na-good-bye chant as Daniels slipped to the floor with tears in his eyes. Daniels gave a salute to the crowd before leaving up the tunnel.

- Backstage, Crystal held the mic while Christian and Samoa Joe screamed at each other. Joe said he's mad about people always coming up to him when they want to go to war. Joe said he's got his own problems - he doesn't even know if Christian will show up for their match. He said his money isn't even right with TNA, then Christian said it's not about money. It's about wrestling. Joe said he doesn't care because TNA can suck his duck and Christian can do suck an elephant's dick. The important words were bleeped out. Like elephant. Joe stormed off, then Crystal asked Christian what he's going to do. So here we go with the Joe promo being turned into a storyline.

- Christian Cage walked out first for the main event. Robert Roode then walked out ahead of Kurt Angle, with Karen.

6 -- World Hvt. champion KURT ANGLE (w/Karen Angle) & ROBERT ROODE vs. CHRISTIAN CAGE

The bell sounded and the heels quickly cornered Christian. The referee forced Kurt to his corner to make it a one-on-one situation. The fans chanted for A.J. while Roode worked on Christian. Angle took a tag, then Christian took Angle down with a headlock. Roode entered the ring illegally, but Christian ducked a clothesline and nailed one of his own.

[Commercial Break]

They returned with Roode working on Christian. Angle, once again, lost control for his team as Christian made his comeback. Angle and Christian had a slugfest with right hand blows exchanged before Christian slapped Angle and landed a back elbow smash. Christian hit a reverse DDT, then he went up top and missed with a frog splash. Angle quickly rolled up Christian, but he scored a two count only. He then executed a trio of German suplexes before dropping his straps. Angle went for the Olympic Slam, Christian blocked, then Angle went for the Anklelock, but Christian blocked again. Christian cleared Roode from the ring, then he started working on Angle. Roode accidentally nailed Angle back in the ring, then Christian rolled up Angle for a close two count. Christian went up top and nailed a frog splash, then covered Angle for a nearfall.

Angle quickly came back with an anklelock, then Roode tagged himself in. Roode lost control and Christian had a three count on a roll up, but the ref was distracted. Christian sold a left leg injury, but he set up the Unprettier, only to have Angle kick him in the groin when Karen distracted the referee. Roode and Angle then teamed up on a spike piledriver with Karen still working on the ref. Roode covered Christian for the win.

Afterward, Karen hopped into the ring to celebrate. Roode smashed Christian with a running lariat, then Angle picked up Christian and gave him the Olympic Slam in center ring. Karen surveyed the damage as Angle slapped on the anklelock. Roode talked trash, then A.J. Styles slowly walked out and looked conflicted on what to do. He hopped on the apron to look at the scene as Angle spit down on Christian.

WINNERS: Angle & Roode in 9:00. Pretty good second-half to the match action. Angle sure does a lot of selling for being the world champ. It's being presented like Angle has lost a step, but then he comes back as the killer heel after the match to dismantle an opponent, this time Christian. Good piece of storyline to close the show, although Christian doesn't have too many character traits that would allow him to draw sympathy from the audience as a babyface, which is what they need if this is going to work. It's like they're taking a mulligan after botching Abyss's babyface turn after the big, bloody beat down earlier this year and trying it again with Christian.

PW MANIA

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superman · #19 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007

ok thats cool was just making sure

baggtara · #20 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007

np man.. its cool

baggtara · #21 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007

why dont u make the title more despcriptive??? since u have similar threads like these... there are like 3 of them

DrWe · #22 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007

This is just confusing

baggtara · #23 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY confusing man........ its like wwe and tna mixed up........

superman · #24 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007

yes this is confusing but well spoilers are useless because the result has been already posted so there is no need of spoilers

baggtara · #25 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007

well, i agree on that but u also merged the results with it!

superman · #26 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007

ok there were only 2 spoiler added i removed.. now dont complain

baggtara · #27 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007

remove the first post,
and ECW taping results for last weeks show!! October 16, 2007 (Not TonightS!!!),
Flair/TNA Rumor Killer, Cyber Sunday, Y2J, More (lolzzz ,

also, add TNA to the title since most of them are TNA results... thanx

superman · #28 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007

have some patience bagg... i am not an LPK bot

MERRICK · #29 (**permalink**) 01-04-2008

The show opened with a recap of everyone being angry last week. Part of Styles having to make a decision is tonight. The theme: Rankings by Gauntlet. Or, Paint by Numbers.

They went to the townhouse of A.J. Styles's grandmother where Jeremy Borash was on assignment. Styles's sister opened the door, then Borash met the family and a priest praying at the dinner table. Borash then knocked on a side door in the living room and heard A.J. Styles's voice on the other side of the door. Styles screamed that he doesn't want to decide on Christian or Angle. Suddenly, one of Styles's kids knocked on the door, which didn't lead to anything. Styles's wacky wrestling coach interrupted and asked if they were on the air. He said he wanted to give a shout-out.

Tenay and West plugged all the gauntlets tonight. In the ring, Cornette and Matt Morgan introduced everything scheduled for tonight to determine rankings for all four divisions. He plugged the PPV on Sunday and announced Robert Roode & Ms. Brooks vs. Booker T. & Sharmell, per Roode's request. The fans cheered that. Cornette started to plug Angle vs. Christian in the main event, but Samoa Joe's music interrupted. Joe stormed to the ring, as Tenay laid the groundwork for Joe's attitude turn starting with Scott Hall's no-show. Joe asked how TNA has a PPV, and he's not a part of it? He wanted to know why he still can't get his title shot. Cornette tried to interject, but Joe kept cutting him off. Kevin Nash's music interrupted and Nash walked out dressed to wrestle, but he appeared to be in a grumpy mood. Or, maybe he had something bad to eat for dinner. Nash casually stepped into the ring and told Joe that he stood in the ring at Turning Point while Joe ran down the Outsiders, but Hall has more problems in one hour than Joe will have in one lifetime. Cheer? Boo? What's that's supposed to mean? Nash stood up for Hall, and the fans booed and cheered. He said Joe reminds him of Hall & Nash when they were younger. Nash said there's a place The Outsiders reached in the business, but Joe hasn't been there yet. He said that Joe has to recognize that.

Joe interrupted and said that even the most dominant pack leaders have to move or aside of be pushed aside. Nash wiped his mouth, then promised he wouldn't move aside, so maybe Joe needs to push his ass aside. Cornette interrupted before fighting could break out. He said he agreed to give Nash a tag title match with Hall, but since Hall isn't around, Nash doesn't have a partner. Cornette said the only fair thing to do is to book Nash and Joe to challenge for the tag titles against Styles and Tomko. Cornette told them to take it or leave it. He said if they don't take it, neither one of them is a part of the PPV. Cornette said he'd give them time to think about. He quickly scurried out of the ring with Morgan.

They quickly went backstage where Crystal interviewed Robert Roode while Ms. Brooks stood by. Roode said that if Booker's skank wife wants to stand by Booker's side, then he'll take both of them out. Roode was bleeped, then Brooks said she despises him. Roode laughed and said he loves the fact that she hates him. Roode reminded Brooks that she's his partner at the PPV. Brooks meekly said she doesn't have a problem with the Bookers. Roode said she has a problem with them because his problem is their problem. Roode told her to say his catchphrase or he'd send her back to the strip club making $1 an hour. Brooks begrudgingly said the line, then they left on opposite sides of the camera shot.

[Commercial Break - they plugged Pros vs. Joes with a feature on Bob Sapp.]

[Q2]

Backstage, Team 3D was set for an interview with Crystal, but Crystal had enough of them. She said she's tired of the same thing week after week, so she's leaving. Crystal slammed the mic into Ray's chest and bolted. Ray complained about the tag team rankings. He said Cornette must have voted the rankings, or maybe the dumb fans. Johnny Devine said Devon is so big, like King Kong. Ray took offense and grabbed Devine by the throat before tossing him back. Kip and B.G. then interrupted and asked where Crystal is. Devon said he ate her. Ray then made fun of Kip's pink tights. B.G. had a good laugh, which upset Kip. They started arguing about the tag title deal where B.G. hasn't picked Kip as his tag partner. Kip said he gave B.G. the briefcase with the title shot, so it's obvious he should be the partner. B.G. said he's scouting someone, which set off Kip. (BTW, Roxxi drifted around in the background, slowly moving from the left of the camera shot to the right of the camera shot throughout this.) Kip screamed at B.G. that they've been together for so many years. Kip did a crotch chop and told him to scout this. Kip tossed the mic to B.G., who asked why Kip is always so pissy. He then looked into the camera and asked why he's asking the people in the camera.

1 -- TAG TEAM GAUNTLET MATCH

Basically, the lower-ranked individuals from Cornette's pre-set rankings start the match, so they have a built-in disadvantage. One minute in between each entrant. Lance Hoyt and Kip James started things off. Hoyt pointed at Kip's ugly pink tights with a sinister laugh, then Kip shoved him across the ring. Brother Devon came out third. Shelley out fourth. Homicide out fifth. Kip was eliminated first. He can return if B.G. makes it to the final two.

Jimmy Rave came out sixth. B.G. James came out seventh. Devon tried to clothesline B.G. out of the ring, but B.G. side-stepped him, and Devon flew over the top rope for an elimination. Brother Ray out eighth without his partner. Ray's music just kept playing because he wouldn't get in the ring. He finally did, his music stopped, and Ray cleaned house. Chris Sabin came out ninth. B.G. James was eliminated, cleaning out VKM from the match. Hernandez came out last.

With the remaining men in the ring, Ray tried to play nice with Hernandez, but Hernandez slammed him to the mat. Ray recovered and eliminated Shelley with a clothesline over the top rope. Sabin grabbed Ray by around the waist, then ran him across the ring and over the top rope for an elimination. VKM and Team 3D are gone. LAX, Rock n' Rave, and Sabin are left.

[Q3]

[Commercial Break]

They returned with the action already down to Motor City vs. RnR. They recapped - in about 1/2 second - that LAX was eliminated during the break. Suddenly, Shelley pinned Rave for the win. What the?

WINNERS: Sabin & Shelley in 15:00. Ridiculous timing on the finishing sequence. They come from break and go right to the finish with video replays flying everywhere on the screen. Gauntlet action wasn't much. (1/2*)

After the match, Team 3D predictably hit the ring and attacked the Guns. Ray grabbed a Kendo Stick as Shelley and Sabin's hands were placed across a table. Ray then smashed their hands with the Kendo stick so they can't climb the Ultimate X cables at the PPV. That's an angle to get over throughout the rest of the show to reinforce the deck stacked against the babyface Guns, with Tenay and West expressing outrage over the unprovoked attack.

They went backstage where Crystal sat down on the cage with a very prim and proper Kurt Angle, while Karen Angle sat opposite her man. Crystal asked a question that ruffled Kurt's feathers, then Kurt said he knows A.J. will choose Team Angle because he's a great man. Kurt said that he's sick of the drama, just like everyone else. Kurt said he's calling out Tomko tonight to get A.J.'s decision. Kurt looked into the camera and addressed Christian Cage. He told him not to underestimate his brain power. Kurt said that in a drawer full of knives, he may not be the sharpest. Kurt quickly got up from the couch and left. Crystal shot an eyebrow, then asked Karen what that was about. She said she didn't marry him for his brains. So, the emperor has new clothes. Now, order a PPV!

[Commercial Break]

Back to Borash outside of Styles's room at his gma's townhouse in Gainesville, Ga. Borash brought in Styles's third grade teacher, Mrs. McGillicutty. Beulah she is not. The teacher cut a promo about Styles's problems as a youth, including skin disease and pimples and such. Styles screamed that it's a lie. Suddenly, the teacher's voice went five octaves high as she screamed at Styles to make a decision, dammit. Borash apologized to the priest at the table.

Ringside, Tenay and West broke down the PPV card.

[Q4]

2 -- KNOCKOUT GAUNTLET MATCH

Angelina Love came out first, followed by Mrs. Brooks, who took deep breaths on the way to the ring while bouncing her basketballs down the entrance ramp. Angelina tried to eliminate Brooks early, but Brooks held onto the ropes. Ms. Jackie Moore came out third. Tenay announced that Joe and Nash have agreed to challenge for the belts. Velvet Sky ran out fourth with no crotch-burn entrance. She helped Angelina double-team Brooks with kicks to the front and back. Pink and black seems to be the costume theme tonight. Christy Hemme came out fifth and threw the color scheme off with red and white. She went for the firecrotch drop from the top rope on Velvet, but Velvet moved out of the way. ODB came out sixth and slammed Jackie in center ring. She then played to the crowd with her mannerisms before chucking Brooks over the top rope to the floor. Roxxi LaVeaux came out seventh. She toned down the voodoo make-up this week. Amazing Kong rounded out the field.

With everyone entered in the match, Kong started running over people. She eliminated Christy and Velvet simultaneously with each arm. Angelina went for a cross body block, but Kong casually tossed her to the floor. Down to Kong, ODB, Roxxi, and Jackie.

[Commercial Break]

They returned with all four women still in the ring. The other three tried to gang up on Kong, but they couldn't eliminate her. The managed to get her feet off ground before giving her one final heave-ho over the top rope to the floor. Tenay got over the fact that it took three women to eliminate Kong. After a brief celebration from the remaining three, Roxxi eliminated Jackie and she started convulsing. ODB kicked her in the gut, then covered her for a two count. Roxxi tried to block the crotch headbutts, but ODB landed six or seven. Roxxi then landed a lift-up spinebuster for a nearfall. Crowd was hot for ODB while Roxxi worked her over. ODB landed a Thesz press from the second rope and covered Roxxi for the pin and the win.

WINNER: ODB in 13:00. Much better second-half of the gauntlet than anything from the first gauntlet match. Nice singles action once they cleared it down to two people. ODB is over, no doubt. (*1/2)

Backstage, Crystal got Tomko caught up on what he missed from Angle's promo earlier. She told him that Angle was demanding Tomko's decision for Styles. Tomko said no one tells him what to do. He said he's calling out Angle tonight, and Angle will show him respect for bailing him out of all the asinine situations Angle gets himself into. Tomko said all the crap stops tonight. Damn straight. Let's take a break.

[Q5 -- Second Hour]

[Commercial Break]

Tomko was in the ring out of the break. Tenay screamed that Tomko is going to demand respect tonight. Tomko casually told Angle to come out and meet him. He smirked toward the camera, as if his lines were so ridiculous that he just wanted Angle to come out already. Kurt and Karen strolled to the ring, then Kurt shouted at Tomko that he's tired of the games from him and Styles. Kurt said he's days away from his title defense against Christian Cage, so he needs to get things cleared up beforehand. Kurt laid down the ultimatum, then Tomko said he made his mind up a few weeks ago, but something Kurt said about being a soldier struck him. Tomko said the Army means loyalty, respect, and family. He said Kurt's really asking him whether he would take a bullet for Christian or Kurt. The fans chanted, "Hell no," then Kurt cursed at the audience. Tomko said he'd take a bullet for himself, but if Kurt or Christian went down in a blaze of glory, he wouldn't mind. Tenay said you have to respect Tomko. For what - saying he doesn't care if one of them dies?

Kurt asked for clarification on Tomko's decision. Tomko said he makes his own decisions. Kurt said he doesn't agree, but he can respect it. They shook hands and Kurt backed away, trying to act genuine. Karen stood with her hands on her hips in disgust. Kurt then tried to charge Tomko, but Tomko saw it coming and grabbed him around the throat. Tomko turned Kurt's head red with his grip, and screamed that he will break Kurt in half the next time he puts his hands on him. Angle cowered in the corner with Karen as Tomko left the ring. And there's your champion. Hey, where's the challenger? Now buy a PPV!

Back to Borash on location at the Styles's grandmother's house. Coach Buttersomething talked about Styles wrestling a crazy redneck girl named Red. He said there was a streak of yellow pee coming down Styles's trunks when he caught sight of the girl. Styles had enough and jumped out of his room to contend that it was a Mountain Dew stain, not pee. He slammed the door again, then Coach Butter screamed at him face his issues like a man.

[Commercial Break]

[Q6]

Back to Borash at the house. A.J.'s bossy sister threatened to tell an embarrassing story if Styles didn't come out. She started to tell a story about A.J. doing something naughty in the bathroom, then Styles slammed open the door and told her to make him a sandwich. She said she'd get the sandwich and Yoohoo milk as soon as he picks Angle or Christian. Styles didn't want to, so he slammed the door again his sister, son, and dog.

Backstage, Crystal tried to stir it up between Lethal and Dutt. Lethal didn't like the line of questioning, so he called her John Stossel. Where's Ray to play David Schultz? Lethal said he saw Dutt getting frisky with So Cal Val at the Christmas party, and he was having flashbacks to Liz and Hogan in the '80s. Dutt said it was merely a friendly kiss on the cheek. Lethal said it was on the lips. Dutt said they just need to share the love. He offered a kiss, but Lethal cut him off and said he doesn't swing like that, Adonis. They left. Gotta say that was entertaining ... Hey, look, it's Christian interrupting. He appeared to have some indigestion as well. Must have what Nash had. Christian said that interview just bombed, so he's here to pick it up. He talked to Crystal about understanding Tomko's thought process, but he needs to find out where Styles's head is. Christian said he heard Angle talking about how smart he is, so he should meet him up at the Heavyweight gauntlet so they can match wits.

Back to the Impact zone where Guru Sonjay Dutt came out for the X Division gauntlet. Petey Williams, the #1 Contender to the World Title, followed out.

[Commercial Break]

3 -- X DIVISION GAUNTLET MATCH

Dutt and Petey were in the ring. Bell sounded, so off they went. Shark Boy, who Cornette has ranked higher than Dutt and Petey, came out third. Sharkie was selling more injuries this week, with bandages everywhere. He hopped right in and landed a sunset flip powerbomb on Dutt. Elix Skipper, who hasn't won a match in forever, came out fourth. Boy, Dutt must be the Miami Dolphins based on this ranking. Skipper eliminated himself before Johnny Devine, possessor of the lost X Division Title belt, came out fifth. Sharkie was eliminated second. Senshi, who quit weeks ago, is the top ranked wrestler in the X Division, according to Cornette's pre-match rankings.

With everyone in the match, Senshi eliminated Devine with a kick to the gut near the ropes. Dutt, Senshi, and Petey are remaining. Senshi then dumped Dutt to the floor. So, now it's one-on-one between Senshi, who quit, and Petey, the #1 contender to the World Title. Petey went for the Canadian Destroyer at 7:00, but Senshi blocked and chucked him to the floor. Senshi measured Petey for the double foot stomp, but Petey moved out of the way. He then caught Senshi with a nice sunset flip from the apron into the Canadian Destroyer for the win.

WINNER: Petey Williams in 8:00. Nice finishing sequence. They've done a nice job rebuilding Petey, but the X Division is a joke right now. (*)

[Q7]

Quickly to the back where James Storm cut a promo with Ms. Jackie Moore. Crystal said Eric Young has won the beer drinking title, so Storm is technically the no. 2 beer drinker. Storm was indignant and said Young cheated. He booked a two out of three DCS challenge - Drinking Championship Series - at the PPV. He then tried to explain some drinking games they'll play. Crystal asked what happens if you have to pee, but Storm said you can't go to the rest room, check your email, or check your myspace. Crystal was so excited! Storm said it's great. Order the PPV, now!

[Commercial Break]

Back to Borash on location to find out who Styles will pick. He interviewed the priest, who said Styles was a great altar boy back in the day. They stayed away from the obvious jokes here. Borash asked the priest who Styles should pick. He said he would pick Christian, obviously. Styles casually walked out and said they're Baptist. The priest had a sudden realization and thought he was talking about A.J. Snipes. Oh, that A.J.! Cue the Three's Company laugh track and random audience applause.

Back to Tenay and West ringside to break down the PPV card. Backstage, Crystal interviewed Booker T. about putting his wife in jeopardy at the PPV. Booker, who has been completely forgotten, said he brought Sharmell to TNA for moral support, not to wrestle. He said he's going to get in Jim Cornette's office and get some answers. Sharmell interrupted and said she wants a piece of Robert Roode because it's on. Booker said they done got her mad.

[Commercial Break]

Matt Morgan was ringside ahead of the heavyweight gauntlet entrances. Booker T. came out first. Tenay covered for the early entry by saying Booker wanted to come out first and earn his ranking. James Storm came out second.

[Q8]

4 -- HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION GAUNTLET MATCH

Booker and Storm traded blows, then Robert Roode came out third. The heels double-teamed Booker, then Eric Young came out fourth. Cut to a break.

[Commercial Break]

They returned with a bunch of men in the ring. Scott Steiner came out. Meanwhile, James Storm was eliminated. Steiner and Booker teamed up on Chris Harris, who came out during the break with Kaz, Black Reign, and Rellik. Next to the ring was Judas Mesias. Steiner eliminated Storm, then Judas hit the ring, started spewing blood, and no one paid attention to him. Judas got Booker's attention with punches, then Kevin Nash came out. Meanwhile, Kaz was eliminated. Nash hopped into the ring and ran over people with kicks and punches. To the ring next was Abyss. Meanwhile, Steiner and Young were eliminated. The lights went down, then came back on, and Abyss went right after Judas. Abyss eliminated Judas and himself with a clothesline. Samoa Joe came out to the ring next. Joe quickly went after Reign and Rellik to knock them around a little. Booker wanted a piece of Joe, but Joe fought him off with right hand blows. Booker met him with a back elbow smash, though. Final wrestler to the ring was Christian Cage.

Black Reign eliminated Booker. Christian's music continued to play, but no sign of Christian. Meanwhile, Kurt Angle ran to the entrance tunnel to wait for Christian, but there was no sign of Christian. Angle demanded to know where Christian was, so he turned his back until Christian attacked Angle from behind. Back in the ring, Nash eliminated Reign. On the floor, Angle gave Christian an Olympic Slam into the ringpost. So, Christian is apparently eliminated since the referee entered the ring for the one-on-one deal between Joe and Nash. They shook hands, then Nash stepped over the top rope. I guess he wanted to be counted out to give Joe the win? In any event, Christian stormed the ring and rolled up Joe from behind to win the match. Nash heard the decision, then turned around with a lock of shock. Joe, frustrated, tried to chase Christian out of the ring, but Christian bailed to avoid further harm. There's your challenger in the PPV main event. Order the PPV now!

WINNER: Christian Cage in 14:00. Just plain silly and lazy with no intent to sell the PPV. In the main event match on the show before the PPV, they book a swerve finish with no explanation of why Christian was allowed back in the ring, much less awarded the victory, if the referee deemed that he was eliminated when it came down to Joe and Nash. (1/2*)

Back to Borash on location. Borash told Styles they promised an answer to the public. Styles reluctantly stepped out of his room and said Christian. Everyone clapped it up. Borash started his rehearsed Christian sales pitch. Styles grabbed Borash, then said it's Kurt Angle. Borash comically started his rehearsed Angle sales pitch. Styles cut him off again and said he can't decide. He'll make up his mind at the PPV. What a shock. Indecision 2007-2008 continues. Styles then screamed at everyone to scram. He tried to grab the camera, but they cut away to the show-closing video package hyping the PPV.

Minorman · #30 (**permalink**) 01-04-2008

have you got any links to see it pweaseee