Austin Aries Returning to ROH

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BREAKING NEWS: FORMER 2x ROH WORLD CHAMPION RETURNING TO RING OF HONOR!
For the first time in nearly five years, Austin Aries is returning to Ring of Honor! On July 17th Aries, who is the first 2x ROH World Champion, as well as former ROH World Tag Team Champion, will be in Sin City!
The always confident and outspoken former leader of Generation Next has told Ring of Honor officials he wants to address the ROH fans live in Las Vegas. Exactly what Aries has to say is not clear, but he has never been known to hold anything back and he is not one to shy away from controversy. Be there live on July 17th to see just what kind of impact Austin Aries plans to make in his Ring of Honor return!

Opinionated View- Adding Aries is a great chance for ROH to get something going. But knowing ROH they will blow it. Hell it could be just like Joe, He shows up works a few shows and leaves for something better.

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Austin Aries Signs With Talent Firm

Los Angeles-based talent firm, Regime 72, sent out the following:

Monday, June 29, 2015

The Regime, a Los Angeles-based talent management firm representing Grammy Award winning musicians, athletes and respected artists across all fields of entertainment, is happy to announce a partnership with our latest client, the multi- talented Austin Aries.

With the recent expiration of his TNA Entertainment contract, we consider Austin Aries to be among the hottest free agents in professional wrestling. We are very excited for the many opportunities that lie ahead for a man that is universally considered to be one of professional wrestling's greatest entertainers.

For all inquires regarding Austin Aries, including booking, publicity and more, please contact Josh Eldridge at Josh@regimeinc.com.

Josh Eldridge
The Regime, Inc.
Josh (at) RegimeInc (dot) com

 

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WWNLive News and Notes: Austin Aries Reunting With Roderick Strong

WWNLive sent out the following talent and match announcement for WrestleMania weekend…
We regret to inform you that Anthony Nese will be unable to make the WWNLive Experience. In surprising news, the Premier Athlete Brand has announced that Brian Cage will replace him.
We are happy to announce that Uhaa Nation has been added to both EVOLVE cards and the WWN Supershow at the WWNLive Experience.

WWN is letting the established stars book new talent into EVOLVE. This can be a known star, an upcomer, an international wrestler, basically anyone. We saw Rich Swann endorse and bring Shane Strickland to EVOLVE 36 and EVOLVE 37. Chris Hero has stepped up and endorsed European sensation Tommy End.
EVOLVE – Thursday, March 26th – 8pm PST, 11pm EST
* No Restriction, No Limits – Non-Title: EVOLVE Champion Drew Galloway vs. “Darewolf” PJ Black
EVOLVE – Friday, March 27th- 3pm PST, 6pm EST
* First Time Ever Dream Match: Ricochet vs. “Darewolf” PJ Black
WWN Supershow – Saturday, March 28th – 4pm PST, 7pm EST
* Generation Next vs. The New Generation: Austin Aries & Roderick Strong vs. Ricochet & Uhaa Nation

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Big Tag Match Announced For House of Hardcore 7

House of Hardcore has announced that the Young Bucks vs. Austin Aries & Bobby Roode will take place at House of Hardcore 7. House of Hardcore 7 takes place on March 7th at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

Opinionated View- Big credit to Tommy Dreamer that should be fucking awesome.

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Update on Austin Aries' Status With TNA

Despite rumors several weeks ago that TNA Wrestler Austin Aries’ TNA contract is coming up, with uncertainty with his future with the company, he has now confirmed via twitter that he is indeed staying with the company and will be present at the upcoming TNA TV Tapings in New York on January 7th-9th for Destination America.


Austin Healy Aries        ✔ @AustinAries Follow

I'll be in #NYC for the @IMPACTWRESTLING @DestAmerica TV tapings. Will you? Get tickets now! http://t.co/AMUb7laYi6

 

 

Opinionated View- That is very good news. Now that TNA has the TV deal in place contracts and other things will get taken care of.

 

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Austin Aries’ TNA Contract Reportedly Expiring Soon

The TNA contract of Austin Aries will reportedly expire very soon. It’s unknown at this time if Aries will re-sign with the company. TNA has not advertised him for the Maximum Impact tour of the UK in 2015, which could be a sign that he will be done with the company when his contract expires.

Opinionated View- Fingers are crossed Aries stays but I'm also not going to stress out over this.

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X-Division Title Situation Causes Tension Between TNA and Wrestle-1

- As you know by now, Austin Aries won the X-Division title from Sanada at one of the recent sets of Impact tapings, which occurred on June 20th but aired on Spike on July 10th. In between, Senada was booked for a match in Japan against his mentor, the Great Muta. While the match was originally supposed to be advertised as an X-Division title match with Sanada getting a big win out of it, that didn't go down.

After Aries won the title, TNA told Wrestle-1 that Sanada could defend the title as it wouldn't be happening on US TV for several weeks. This is a normal situation for US wrestling, but not for Japan and Wrestle-1 received several upset calls and letter accusing them of false advertising. As a result, Wrestle-1 announced that Sanada had lost the title and Muta won the eventual match.

TNA was reportedly not pleased that Wrestle-1 "spoiled" the title change. Sanada is expected to stay with TNA throughout the year.

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4/24 TNA Impact Wrestling Report

Just days away from the “Sacrifice” PPV, Impact opens up with highlights from last week and then Magnus’ music hits and the former World Champion strolls down to the ring.

Magnus starts his usual opening “ladies and gentlemen this is your champion speaking” but stops realizing he no longer holds the belt. Magnus says he doesn’t look at it as he lost the belt or was beaten by EY, but he was let down because good help is hard to find these days. Magnus says that he is going to break wrestling tradition and not talk crap about Abyss behind his back. He says he wants Abyss to come out so he can say what he wants to say to Abyss’ face. Magnus is holding some big hook or something in his hand.

Abyss comes out to the ring and Taz reveals that the “hook” is actually part of a turnbuckle. Magnus says Abyss is a 6’8”, 300 lb. “blithering idiot.” Magnus threatens to hit Abyss with the turnbuckle if he tries to attack him. Magnus says that Abyss makes him sick and he’s starting to realize why everyone in his life abandons Abyss. He calls Abyss a “gigantic disappointment” and he only asked Abyss to do one thing, make sure that no matter what the World Title stays with Magnus.

Abyss reminds Magnus that MVP said anyone that came anywhere near the ring would be fired on the spot. Magnus reminds Abyss that he has a contract with Magnus not with TNA and then he fires Abyss from his personal service contract.

Abyss asks Magnus if he is really going to fire him and then points to his mask and says it was never about the money with him, it was about Abyss having a sense of belonging. He says he befriended and trusted Magnus because he said that he was Abyss’ friend. Magnus laughs at Abyss and Abyss says he realizes that all Magnus is, is a self centered arrogant jackass! Abyss says he is “THE MONSTER” and Magnus better remember that he hurts people and destroys lives. Abyss says since he is no longer an employee of Magnus he will start next with Magnus!

Magnus says Abyss does not have a contract with him or TNA so if he lays a finger on him he will have Abyss arrested for assault. Before anything else can be said MVP walks out and interrupts both men.

MVP says that Abyss is not one of his favorite people but he understands that in life people deserve second chances, and MVP wouldn’t be standing here today if he wasn’t given a second chance. MVP says if Abyss wants a place to belong and since he was just fired MVP will give Abyss a second chance and a full time spot on the TNA roster. MVP says he will give Abyss a spot on the roster if he wins his match tonight…against Magnus! Magnus freaks out and says that MVP can’t do that but MVP says he can and he did! MVP literally skips up the ramp and Abyss says that he never liked Magnus and he’s going to kick his ass.

EC3 approaches Rockstar Spud in the back and says he isn’t going to give Spud a speech to fire him up this week. EC3 says what he saw in Kurt Angle last week was the “real Kurt Angle”, and in that moment he realized something. He says that he realized there is only one man in the world that can beat Kurt Angle and that man is Ethan Carter III. EC3 says he has a plan tonight and he knows he asks a lot of Spud, but tonight he needs Spud to be his “gazelle” rather than a “lion” in his match with Kurt to exhaust Angle.

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“Olympic Hero” Kurt Angle vs. Rockstar Spud w/EC3

Spud keeps trying to walk back down the tunnel as he was making his entrance but EC3 made him get in the ring. Spud begs Angle not to hurt him but then shoots for the single leg on Angle only to get Gutwrench Suplexed across the ring. Spud kicks Angle in his previously injured knee repeatedly but then gets destroyed with a Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker. After every spot Angle stares down at EC3. Angle beats on Spud and then whips him into the ropes and attempts a backdrop only to get kicked by Spud. Angle chases Spud out of the ring and when Spud slides back in the ring he distracts the referee as EC3 holds onto Angle’s leg not allowing him to get back in the ring. Spud then hits a Sliding Dropkick underneath the ropes onto Angle on the floor. Spud rolls Angle back in and hits a series of right hands on the Olympian. Spud climbs up top and dives off with a Missile Dropkick as he yells “I’m a gazelle!” He only gets a one count. Spud climbs back up top and Angle quickly gets up to the top and tosses Spud off with a Belly-to-Belly Overhead Superplex! EC3 gets on the apron and Angle knocks him off and then locks in the Ankle Lock as Spud taps quickly!

Winner: Kurt Angle via submission (Ankle Lock)

EC3 chop blocks Angle’s previously injured knee and then goes to put on the Knee Lock, but Willow runs out and chases Spud and EC3 off.

Backstage Angelina Love tells Velvet Sky that things are getting ugly with Madison Rayne. Velvet picks up a makeup bag and sarcastically says whatever is in that bag certainly doesn’t have anything to do with things getting ugly with Madison. Angelina says tonight out of the goodness of their hearts the Beautiful People will give Madison a makeover.

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Backstage MVP walks into his office where Kenny King is sitting. MVP says that King has been going around making himself comfortable everywhere hasn’t he and King says MVP doesn’t realize that King should be headlining in this company. MVP says he has a match tonight so he can’t be worrying with King but if he wants a match tonight he’ll give him one. King gets excited and says of course he’s ready and MVP says he has a person just for King tonight. MVP refuses to tell King who the opponent is though.

Madison Rayne comes out to the ring and she says that she’s heard that the BP really want to give her a makeover so instead of sneaking around they can come out right now.

The Beautiful People come out and Angelina asks Madison what’s wrong and that she is looking a little rundown lately. Angelina asks if her “little baby” is keeping her up all night, and she knows Madison wants to be a role model for her kid but doesn’t she think that she should be showing some thankfulness for the amazing offer BP gave her for a makeover.

Madison says they’re right and she forgives them for what they have done to her, and then Madison apologizes to them. She says that she is sorry “because I’m about to do this” and then attacks both of them! The numbers game gets the better of Madison and BP beat Madison down.

Angelina screams at Velvet for disrespecting them and says Madison was a nobody before they allowed her into the BP. She says the only reason they hired her “ugly butt” was to make them look better. Brittany runs out and attacks BP!

The numbers game gets the better of her as well and Velvet hits a big clothesline on Brittany and then Angelina throws her to the floor. Velvet hits In Yo Face on Madison and then Angelina pulls out the trusty brown paper bag. She puts it over Madison’s face and wave Madison’s hand around while she is laid out.

Earlier this week Mr. Anderson is shown in Samuel Shaw’s hometown.

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During the break Gail Kim approaches Madison and Brittany and says that The Beautiful People are taking the Knockouts division in the wrong direction and she isn’t going to allow them to ruin her division. She says that everyone knows she doesn’t get along with either one of them especially Madison and she may not like Madison but she does respect her. She asks Madison to be her partner and Gail is right something has to be done about BP. Madison agrees to be her partner and Brittany says she’ll be out there in their corner. Madison says she’s already told her before that she appreciates it but she isn’t ready for this and no thanks.

Kenny King vs. Bobby Lashley

King didn’t seem too thrilled to have to face Lashley. Lashley grabs King at the bell and takes him down and then quickly grabs King and takes him down yet again. Lashley puts King in a side headlock and then lets go and puts the boots to King. Lashley whips King into the ropes and connects with a shoulder block. Lashley hits the ropes and King leapfrogs him and then hits a drop toehold and locks in a side headlock. Lashley powers up to his feet and then slams King to the mat. Lashley hits a Sidewalk Slam and King quickly rolls out to the floor. As Lashley poses to the crowd King tries to sneak back in the ring and attack him from behind, but Lashley shows off his freakish athleticism by leapfrogging a charging King from behind. Lashley then hits a Powerslam and whips King into the corner. Lashley charges at King but King drags the referee in between them. Lashley puts on the brakes and then grab the referee and moves him out of the way. King tries to poke Lashley in the eyes but Lashley blocks it and puts King in a wristlock. King is able to come back with a second eye poke and then he grabs Lashley and bulldogs him across the top rope as King leaps over the top rope. King then hits a Springboard Missile Dropkick! King taunts Lashley as he puts the boots to him. King hits a series of right hands but Lashley fights back with elbows to the gut only for King to rake his eyes. King puts Lashley in a modified Crossface but Lashley is able to lift King up to his shoulders! King punches Lashley in the head repeatedly and hits the ropes only to run right into an Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Lashley hits a series of strikes and then a Running Knee and a big Lariat! Lashley whips King into the corner and follows up with a huge Running Shoulder Block! Lashley then picks King up to his shoulder and tosses him across the ring. Lashley sets up for the Spear but King gets his boot up! Lashley catches King’s boot and tries to spin him around but King spins around into a Spinning Enziguri! King climbs up top and taunts the crowd before diving off for the Blockbuster attempt, but Lashley catches King in midair and counters into a Delayed Suplex! Good lord that was insane! Lashley sets up for the Spear again but King rolls out to the floor and crawls up the ramp as he has had enough.

Winner: Bobby Lashley via countout

Another video of Anderson in Shaw’s hometown is shown. Anderson pulls him to Shaw’s parents house and a creepy looking older woman comes to the door. She looks eerily like an older Christy Hemme, and her name is Christy as well. Anderson makes a hilarious face to the camera as she invites him in.

In the back, James Storm approaches Bobby Roode in the locker room and asks if he is getting ready for their match calling him “partner.” Roode laughs and asks Storm if he has forgotten that it was just a few months ago that he beat the hell out of Storm in a bar. Storm laughs and says he hadn’t forgotten about that and he also hasn’t forgotten about the time Roode broke a beer bottle over his head and took his World Title away from him. Storm says memories like that don’t just go away and Roode of all people should know that the “Cowboy” doesn’t forget even when he is sh*t faced drunk. Roode laughs and says now that that is all cleared up why does Storm want to be his partner. Storm says because when they were partners no one could beat them and they were the best, the best tag team ever. Storm says they could go out and kick the crap out of others together, drink cold beer afterward, and then the next night beat the crap out of each other and not blink an eye. Storm says that is the respect they had for each other but he never once received any credit for making Gunner a star. He just wants to grab Gunner and say, “sorry…NOT SORRY” and then kick his teeth down his throat. Storm then says that it’s also a plus that he can make Gunner’s old man cry again when he kicks the crap out of Gunner and both laugh at that. Roode says he knows exactly what he’s talking about because there is something about putting Bully Ray through a table that puts a big smile on his face, and then Roode says Storm knows that Roode never smiles and Roode gets serious. Storm says he’s right so they need to stop talking and get this thing done.

Austin Aries is shown walking backstage followed then by MVP.

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MVP vs. “A-Double” Austin Aries

MVP and Aries lockup with Aries getting the advantage with a side headlock. Aries then spins around into a Full Nelson before transitioning into a cravate. MVP counters into a wristlock and then Aries rolls through into a headlock takeover! MVP counters into a headscissors and then Aries headstands up to his feet and into a dropkick! MVP fights back with a Forearm Smash and then a Jawbreaker over his knee. MVP sets up for the Ballin’ Elbow Drop, but Aries rolls out to the floor and tries to grab MVP’s feet. MVP stomps on Aries’ hands and then hits a Slingshot Plancha over the top onto Aries on the floor! MVP rolls Aries back into the ring but Aries dropkicks the middle rope as MVP started to climb back in the ring causing MVP to fall hard to the floor. Aries climbs up top and dives off with the Savage Flying Axe Handle! Aries rolls MVP back into the ring and then hits an Eddie Guerrero like Slingshot Somersault Senton Splash followed by a Leaping Elbow Drop! 1…2…NO MVP kicks out! Aries climbs up top and hits a Flying Back Elbow off the top to the back of a seated MVP for another nearfall. Aries shows some frustration and then MVP fights back with a series of strikes. Aries cuts him off and boxes the head of MVP. Aries goes for the IED in the corner but MVP moves out of the way and a follows up with a series of nasty clotheslines in the corner followed by an attempt at a Uranage Suplex. Aries bites the arm of MVP to block the hold and then goes for the Roaring Elbow but runs into a huge series of strikes that is capped off with a nasty Lariat that knocks Aries inside out! 1…2…NO Aries kicks out! MVP grabs Aries but he holds onto the ropes to stop MVP from dragging him away. Finally MVP drags Aries away from the ropes and then hits the Ballin’ Elbow Drop! MVP sets up a German Suplex, but Aries hits an elbow followed by the Roaring Elbow! Aries goes for the Brainbuster but MVP blocks it and hits a huge Release German Suplex! MVP follows up with an attempt at the Drive-By Kick, but Aries blocks it and counters into a Knee Breaker followed by a Backdrop Suplex! Aries shoves MVP into the corner and hits the IED! Aries then rolls MVP over and covers him for another nearfall. Aries goes up top and attempts the 450 Splash, but MVP rolls out of the way and Aries slams hard into the mat! MVP follows up with the Drive-By Kick! 1…2…3!

Winner: MVP via pinfall (Drive-By Kick)

MVP taunts Aries on the mat as he rolls out of the ring.

Footage of Sanada winning the X-Division Title in Japan is shown and then Muta hyping Sanada up after Lockdown. Another vignette focusing on Sanada is shown as he works out. He says that he wants to be the very best and will settle for nothing less than that. He says the pressure that Muta has put on him pushes him to test his limits and pass them. He says that he must not fail Great Muta because the honor of a nation rest on his shoulders.

Mr. Anderson is still at Shaw’s moms crib and she talks about how talented Samuel is. She mentions that he makes a homemade apple pie for him every day, and reveals that he lives in her basement. She asks if he would like to see his bedroom even though he’s not here right now.

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Beer Money (Bobby Roode & James Storm) vs. “The Modern Day Viking” Gunner & Bully Ray

Storm and Roode come out separately rather than together. Bully and Storm lockup at the bell with Storm getting Bully in a side headlock. Roode screams at Storm to ‘squeeze his head off’ and Storm replies with, “I’m trying!” in a humorous moment. Bully shoves Storm into the ropes and nails him with a shoulder block and then locks in a wristlock. Bully whips Storm into the ropes again and goes for a backdrop, but Storm kicks him only to eat a clothesline from Bully. Roode runs in but runs right into a backdrop from the Bully! Ray hits a Double Clothesline on Roode and Storm and then tags in Gunner and holds Storm’s arm as Gunner dives off the top with a Diving Headbutt to the outstretched arm of Storm. Storm manages to escape Gunner and tags in Roode who eats a series of elbow sand clotheslines from Gunner. Gunner hits a Scoop Slam and then follows up with a Diving Headbutt for a nearfall. Bully tags back into the match and they whip Roode into the ropes and connect with a Double Shoulder Block. Bully then charges at Roode but eats an elbow and then Roode shoves Bully into the heel corner. Bully elbows Storm and then catches a charging Roode with a boot! Storm trips Bully from the floor and pulls him nut first into the ring post. A fan screams at Storm ringside saying he sucks I think which Storm responds with a simple “yeah and you’re fat!” Roode puts the boots to Bully and tags in Storm and punches Bully as Roode holds him. Storm hits an uppercut and covers Ray for a nearfall before putting him in a chinlock. Roode tags back in and throws Bully into the corner and puts the boots to him. Roode puts Bully in a front facelock and then connects with a dropkick as Bully tried to fight out of the hold. Storm chokes Bully in the ropes and then bites him as Roode distracts the referee. Roode taunts Bully so Bully answers his taunt with a nasty chop! Roode punches Bully repeatedly and then hits the ropes only to run right into a Sidewalk Slam from Bully! Both men are down now. Both men get the hot tag out and Gunner runs over Beer Money with clotheslines and headbutts! Gunner hits Storm with a Running Knee in the corner and then one for Roode as well! Gunner hits a Slingshot Suplex off the ropes for a nearfall before Roode breaks it up! Bully hits Roode from behind and then hits Storm with a series of jabs and then he hits Roode with a Bionic Elbow. Bully then hits a Scoop Slam on Storm and Gunner goes up top and dives off with the Wassup Diving Headbutt to Storm’s nuts! Bully tells Gunner to get some tables and Gunner obliges him. Gunner lays Roode lays Bully out on the table at ringside and Bully dives off the apron with a Mick Foley style Elbow Drop, but Roode rolls out of the way and Bully crashes through the table! In the ring Storm goes for the Last Call on Gunner but he ducks and hits a Spike DDT! 1…2…NO Roode breaks up the count! Gunner hits the Hanger-18 on Roode but then eats the Last Call from Storm! 1…2…3!

Winners: Beer Money via pinfall (Last Call)

In the back Magnus says Abyss did not fulfill his obligations to Magnus and he will teach Abyss and anyone else who doesn’t follow his directions a lesson tonight. He says he will end Abyss’ career tonight because it is about time people around here understood whose time it is, and when your time comes there is nothing that MVP, Dixie, or anyone else can do about it.

Mr. Anderson walks down to Shaw’s bedroom.

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Anderson shows off Shaw’s room which looks like a child’s bedroom with big letters reading “Samuel’s Room” on the wall and a bunk bed. Shaw comes in and freaks right the hell out about Anderson being there. Shaw attacks Anderson and the cameraman gets caught up in the brawl. As the cameraman escapes the basement Samuel’s mom asks him what is going on and then Samuel stumbles in and begins hugging his creepy ass mom. The cameraman calls this weird and says he’s getting out of there.

The Beautiful People vs. Gail Kim & Madison Rayne

Gail and Madison are former tag team partners and Madison is also obviously also a former member of the Beautiful People.

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Back from the break the bell rings and Madison tries to go after Velvet but everytime she does Velvet climbs through the ropes. Finally Madison grabs her by the hair and slams her to the mat repeatedly. Madison whips Velvet into the ropes and connects with a clothesline and then Angelina comes in and walks into a Jawbreaker from Madison. Gail runs in and she and Madison hit Double Dropkicks to BP sending them to the floor! Gail and Madison hit Dual Sliding Dropkicks through the ropes onto BP on the floor! Madison slams BP into each other and then throws Velvet back into the ring. Madison hits the Scissor Stomp on Velvet for a nearfall. Gail tags into the match and hits a series of kicks and slaps on Velvet. Gail then hits a Running Clothesline for another nearfall. Gail whips Velvet into the ropes where Angelina blind tags herself into the match only to meet a kick from Gail. Gail hits a Forearm Smash on Velvet but gets taken to the mat by her hair by Angelina! Angelina puts the boots to Gail and then gets a nearfall before taunting Madison. Angelina attempts to whip Gail into the corner but Gail reverses it and then hits a Flying Body Splash in the corner! Gail then hits Velvet with a Mafia Kick on the apron knocking her to the floor. BP decides to leave up the ramp but Gail & Madison grab them and toss them back into the ring. Angelina charges at Gail but Gail catches her with a drop toehold and then locks her in a headscissors. Velvet comes in and hits a sliding dropkick to the back of Gail to break the hold. Angelina then jumps on the back of Gail with a Sleeper! Gail backs Angelina into the corner repeatedly and then hits a backbreaker! Madison tags in and lays into Angelina with forearms. Madison hits an Enziguri and then Velvet runs in and eats a punt kick from Madison! Madison slams Angelina into the corner as Gail and Velvet fight on the floor. Madison tosses Angelina in the corner while Velvet slams Gail into the apron. Velvet climbs into the ring but eats a Spear from Madison! Angelina rolls Madison up and pulls the tights, 1…2…3!

Winners: The Beautiful People via pinfall (rollup)

Another video package of Knux and his family is shown with his hot girlfriend doing some circus stuff with torches on fire. He tells her that he can’t stay home because he has to follow his heart and she says that she knows and she made a decision to be supportive of him now even though she hasn’t been that way for him before. She says that she is going to go with him.

Backstage Abyss says tonight is about redemption and righting all the wrongs he’s done in his life. He says all he’s ever wanted is a sense of belonging and now he knows Magnus is nothing but an arrogant, pompous son of a bitch. Abyss says he made the mistake of hurting those that cared about him most and those people know who they are, he knows who he is. Abyss says tonight this massacre is for him.

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A video package highlighting The Wolves is shown. She says she came to Impact for two things, to get rid of Dixie Carter and to win the Tag Team Titles. They reveal they will face Bro-Mans & Zema this Sunday at Sacrifice in a Handicap Match for the Tag Team Titles. They say that Bro-Mans have done everything to stop them from winning their belts and even though it will be 3-on-2 in the ring The Wolves will have their Wolves Nation behind them.

Main Event 
Magnus vs. “The Monster” Abyss

EY comes out and sits at the commentator table for the Main Event. Abyss attacks Magnus at the beat hitting him with wicked strikes in the corner. Abyss whips Magnus into the corner and charges at him only to eat a big boot. Magnus then runs right into a series of clotheslines from the monster! Abyss tosses Magnus out to the floor and then follows him out.

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Back from the break Magnus hooks Abyss’ leg in the ropes and stomps on it repeatedly. Magnus leg kicks Abyss on that same leg and then continues to stomp on it. Magnus sweeps the legs of Abyss and then elbow drops the injured leg before putting him in a Kneebar. Abyss gets to the ropes but Magnus continues to stomp on the leg of Abyss. Magnus hits the ropes but Abyss grabs him by the throat and goes for a Chokeslam, but Magnus kicks the injured leg repeatedly. Magnus goes for a Figure Four on Abyss but Abyss uses his good leg to kick Magnus through the ropes. Magnus trips Abyss from the floor and then drags his legs towards the ring post and attempts a Hanging Figure Four, but Abyss uses his legs to pull Magnus into the post. Abyss comes down to the floor and tosses Magnus back into the ring. Abyss goes for a Chokeslam again but Magnus kicks him right in the balls!

Winner: Abyss via DQ

Magnus grabs a steel chair and nails Abyss in the back with it and then hits him repeatedly with the chair! Magnus slams the chair into the leg he injured earlier and then grabs the referee and corners him. EY runs down to the ring and grabs Magnus only to eat a low blow. Magnus nails EY with the chair repeatedly wearing the champ out! Magnus chokes EY with the chair and then starts hitting Abyss with the chair again. Magnus goes back and forth hitting EY and Abyss with the chair.

2/28 TNA Impact Live Results

Impact Wrestling opens up with highlights from last week and then we see Gunner searching for James Storm backstage. He says that when Storm shows up he won’t “have a chance at hell.”

Mike Tenay says that Dixie Carter is not in attendance so she has given match making authority to Bobby Roode, Magnus, and EC3.

MVP comes down to the ring with some papers in his hand. MVP says with him in the ring it can only mean one thing, “big things poppin’, Dixie’s BS stopping.” MVP says last week the Lockdown Main Event was sealed, due in large part to James Storm’s immaturity and jealousy, and it will be Joe vs. Magnus. MVP says when he assumes full control he will make sure that Gunner gets another shot. He calls Magnus and Joe out to the ring.

MVP says he’s a little surprised to see Magnus out there alone and asks where his “sugar momma” Dixie is and asks if she is getting her “face spray painted.” Magnus says Dixie isn’t out there because this once great city isn’t what it used to be and London has degenerated into crime, poverty, and debauchery. He says ever since he left London it’s gone straight to hell. He says when it comes to handling the business of his career, the only person he needs is himself. He tells MVP to get on with the contract signing. Joe never stopped glaring at Magnus the entire time he spoke.

MVP asks Joe or Magnus if either would like to say anything to the other before they sign the contract, but they both shake their heads. MVP says he’s seen the way Magnus has defended his belt of late and inside the Cage his so called “Magnus Rules” that he’s been using will not be in effect however the “Joe Rules” will be. MVP says that means the match can only be won by submission or knockout! MVP asks if he thinks he can really force Joe to tap out.

Joe signs the contract and then Magnus says MVP thinks he can change the rules as time goes on and if he thinks he has an “ace up his sleeve” Magnus has a whole deck he isn’t even played yet. Magnus says Joe is an “unrefined, dangerous animal” and that is why the fans chant things like “Joe’s gonna’ kill you” which starts the chant up. Magnus mockingly calls Joe a role model to kids and then says you put down a “dangerous animal” when one gets out of control. Magnus says Joe will never again represent TNA as the World Champion and then signs the contract.

Joe gets in Magnus’ face and Magnus asks Joe if he’s just going to stand there and breathe his “dog breathe” in his face or is going to do something. Joe headbutts Magnus and then starts laying into him with relentless strikes! Referees run out to try and pull Joe off and MVP asks him to save it for the Cage Match as Magnus bails out of the ring. Joe follows Magnus and starts beating on him in the aisle as well! Finally security and TNA agents run out to pull Joe off.

Footage of The Wolves winning the Tag Team Titles this weekend at a live event is shown.

In the back Bro-Mans are freaking out about losing the Tag Titles to The Wolves. Jesse says they have to get on Team Roode for Lockdown to get back at the Wolves. They go looking for Roode and walk into his locker room. Roode guesses that they want to be on Team Roode but he says so did Bad Influence but last week they lost to The Wolves. Now Bro-Mans have lost their belts to The Wolves as well. Roode says he’s put together a match, a three-way pitting Bro-Mans, The Wolves, and Bad Influence tonight. He says if Bro-Mans win then they are on his team and if Bad Influence win then they are on the team, but if The Wolves win then neither Bro-Mans or Bad Influence are on the team.

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Triple Threat Tag Team 
Non-Title Match 
Bro-Mans vs. Bad Influence vs. The Wolves

All three teams are already in the ring as we come back from the break which I am assuming is because Bro-Mans were still Tag Champs when this match was taped so they didn’t want to show them coming o the ring with the belts. Robbie and Daniels start the match off against each other but before they lockup Davey blind tags Robbie. The Wolves are wearing some slick black tights. Davey and Daniels lockup with Daniels catching Davey with a knee to the gut. He puts Davey in a side headlock but Davey shoves him into the ropes only to eat a shoulder block as Daniels bounces back. Daniels hits the ropes again but this time Davey catches him with a series of armdrags. Davey then rolls Daniles up for a nearfall and when Daniels kicks out Davey hooks Daniels’ legs, rolls him over, and locks in a crazy modified surfboard on the mat. Kaz tries to break it up but Eddie comes in and catches him with a drop toehold and then puts Kaz in a Mexican Surfboard! Davey releases Daniels’ arms and then rolls him over into a pin, 1…2…NO Daniels kicks out! Davey lights Daniels up with roundhouse kicks in the corner and then attempts an Irish Whip, but Daniels counters into a Forearm Smash and tags in Kaz. Kaz charges at Davey but gets caught with an armdrag and Davey holds onto an armlock on the mat. Davey tags in Eddie and holds Kaz’s arm stretched out as Eddie dives off the top with an Axe Handle Drop to the arm. Eddie tags Davey right back and holds the arm out as Davey dives off the top with an Axle Handle Drop of his own. The Wolves whip Kaz into the ropes and then Eddie catches him with a drop toehold and Davey nails him with a Sliding Dropkick to the side of the head! Davey kicks Kaz and then attempts to whip him into the ropes but Kaz reverses it and Daniels kicks Davey in the back as he hits the ropes. Davey knocks Daniels off the apron and then hits Kaz with a series of rights. Davey hits the ropes but Daniels trips him and holds his legs as Kaz hits a Springboard Guillotine Leg Drop! Kaz punches Davey repeatedly and then tags Daniels back into the match. Bad Influence takes Davey down to his knees where Kaz kicks him in the chest, Daniels hits a Lariat to the back, and then Kaz hits an Elbow Drop! Daniels taunts Bro-Mans like he is going to tag one of them into the match and then knocks Eddie off the apron and double teams Davey with Kaz. Kaz tags back in and then Bad Influence goes for a Double Back Suplex on him, but Davey lands on his feet and then tries to kick Daniels but gets his foot caught. Davey then goes for an Enziguri but Daniels ducks and Davey kicks Kaz! Davey tries to tag in Eddie but Daniels catches his foot. Davey rolls through sending Daniels into a forearm from Eddie! Davey tags in Eddie and then Eddie hits a series of elbows on Bad Influence and then he knocks Bro-Mans off the apron! Eddie whips Kaz into the ropes and attempts a backdrop but eats a big kick from Kaz. Kaz goes for a clothesline but Eddie ducks and hits a Back Suplex into a Facebuster! 1…2…NO Robbie E breaks it up! Daniels hits Eddie from behind and then Bad Influence hits a Powerbomb /Neckbreaker combo on Eddie! 1…2…NO Eddie kicks out! Daniels argues with the crowd and then they set up for the High/Low but Davey trips Daniels from the outside and pulls him out. In the ring Eddie counters a whip into the corner on Kaz and then charges at him only toe at a boot from Kazarian. Kaz climbs up top but Eddie hits a Leaping Enziguri and then he hits the Chin Checker on Kaz! 1…2…NO Jesse breaks it up! Daniels comes in and tries to throw Eddie out to the floor but Eddie reverses it and then hits a Suicide Dive through the ropes onto Daniels on the floor! Eddie climbs up top and hits a Diving Double Foot Stomp to the back of Kaz. As Eddie dove Davey blind tagged himself into the match and then he climbs up top and hits a Diving Double Foot Stomp of his own on the chest of Kaz! As he dove, though, Robbie E tagged his foot and then Robbie tosses Davey out to the floor and Jesse tosses Eddie out to the floor! Robbie covers Kaz, 1…2…3!

Winners: Bro-Mans via pinfall (Diving Double Foot Stomp)

In the back EC3 talks about getting the chance to pick his own opponent tonight. He says he has chosen one of the greatest British wrestlers of all time, and then he will expose the truth during Kurt Angle’s Hall of Fame ceremony.

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Back from the break Roode and Aries are shown talking, and Aries says “really Bobby are we still talking about this fluke crap?” And Roode says everyone knows Aries beating him was a fluke. Aries says he knows Roode didn’t come find him to talk about the past so why is he here. Roode says he came to talk about the future and he knows MVP offered him a spot on his team at Lockdown, but he asks Aries if he can really trust MVP. Aries asks Roode if he can really trust him and Roode asks Aries who he wants leading TNA into the future, MVP or Dixie. Aries says he knows Roode hates Dixie Carter and this is all about the 10% she offered him, and the thought of working for Roode makes him laugh. Roode says that’s right, he would be working for him if Team Roode wins which is why he needs to make the right decision. Aries says he always makes the right decision.

EC3 comes out to a chorus of boos and he introduces Doug Williams to the crowd. EC3 says just like the United States is going to win the World Cup in Soccer he’s going to defeat Williams tonight.

Ethan Carter III vs. Doug Williams

Williams nails EC3 with a series of rights at the bell and then lights him up with European Uppercuts. Williams hits the ropes and connects with a Corkscrew Elbow followed by a series of headbutts and European Uppercuts. Williams hits the Anarchy Knee to EC3 in the corner and then goes for a T-Bone Suplex, but EC3 catches him with an elbow and then whips Williams into a corner. EC3 charges at him but eats a boot from the Brit. Williams climbs up top and when EC3 charges at him Williams simply moves out of the way. Williams climbs up the opposite corner and dives off with a Flying European Uppercut! Williams goes for Chaos Theory but EC3 blocks it and then swings at Williams. Williams ducks it and goes for Chaos Theory again, but EC3 low blows him as the referee was out of position. EC3 hits the One Percenter for the pin.

Winner: EC3 via pinfall (One Percenter)

After the match EC3 puts Williams in a Kneebar and refuses to let go as the referee begs him to stop.

James Storm is shown arriving backstage.

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James Storm comes out to the ring as footage of him turning on Gunner last week is shown. Storm says this cowboy doesn’t run or hide from anyone or anything so if he wants to know why he did what he did then he’s right here to tell him.

Gunner comes out to the ring and Storm says before he does anything crazy he needs to hear him out. Storm says he’s going to tell him man to man that he did screw Gunner out of the World Title, and he’s had it planned out ever since he climbed over Storm to get that briefcase in Feast or Fired. He says he wanted Gunner to know how it felt to have his hopes and his dreams in the palm of his hands to see them disappear. He says the nail in the coffin for Gunner was when he handed him that Tag Team Title shot briefcase like he was handing scraps to a dog like he was going to take a backseat to Gunner. He says he doesn’t take a backseat to anybody.

Gunner asks Storm if he wanted him to just hand over his World Title shot and Storm says he’s damn right he should have done that because before he teamed with Storm he was nothing. Storm says Gunner used him to get himself noticed and never once did Gunner thank him. Gunner says the sad thing is Storm probably believes all that. He says he’s worked for everything he’s received and when he was in the Marine core a thank you was standing beside your friend and going to war with him. Gunner says the reason Storm can sit at home and drink beer and do whatever else he wants is because of him and his friends that went to war for America. Gunner says he chose his path and Gunner asks if he “chose” to be a robot and have a gun pointed at his head overseas. He says whether Gunner lived or died in war no one gave a damn, but Gunner says his friends and family cared and now the fans care about him. Storm says nobody owes Gunner a damn thing.

Gunner decks Storm and they start brawling all around ringside. Storm grabs a chair and swings it at Gunner but Gunner ducks and Storm bails out through the crowd as Gunner grabs the chair.

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In the back if Storm wants to run and hide like a coward that is fine because there is only one way out of the arena so he has to come through him.

Clips of the fight between Joe and Magnus earlier are shown. Magnus comes back out to the ring and he says if Joe wants to take cheapshots at him he has a solution for him. A big guy in tights is standing next to Magnus. Magnus says he was looking for someone to take care of Joe tonight but he couldn’t find anyone in the UK because he is the only good wrestler to come out of here so he had to go to Germany to find someone. He calls the man a “Natural Born Killer” and says his name is Bad Bones. This is the guy that won a Gut Check in the UK last year.

“Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe vs. Bad Bones

Joe hits the ring and Bones attacks him as he climbs in but Joe shrugs him off and hits a series of nasty jabs and strikes in the corner. Joe hits a series of Knee Strikes and then he facewashes Bones in the corner repeatedly. Joe hits a Running Facewash and then Joe hits the Muscle Buster! Joe locks in the Coquina Clutch and Bones taps immediately!

Winner: Joe via submission (Coquina Clutch)

Joe stares down at Magnus after the match.

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In the back MVP walks into Austin Aries’ locker room and he says he needs to know Aries’ decision about Team MVP. He says he talked to Roode earlier and now he’s kind of on the fence about all of this. MVP says Roode would say whatever Aries wanted to hear to get him on his team and Aries says MVP would do the same. Aries says you can’t just trust anyone in this business and Aries says he isn’t all about the money, he always wants to be great. He says he wants to see how great MVP is and he wants to watch the match between Roode and MVP up, close, and personal. He suggests MVP make Aries the Special Referee in the Main Event tonight and MVP agrees.

Jeremy Borash is in the ring for Kurt Angle’s Hall of Fame induction. JB mentions the night that it was announced Kurt Angle was coming to TNA as one of his most fond memories in TNA and then he introduces a special video tribute to Angle. JB introduces Angle and he is visibly limping as he comes to the ring. JB presents a special Rolex to Kurt and welcomes him to the TNA Hall of Fame.

Angle shows the Rolex to the camera and then thanks the crowd who are chanting “Thank you Angle.” Angle says this is quite an honor and that the TNA Hall of Fame isn’t about him, it’s about the TNA fans. He says without the fans TNA would not exist and he was supposed to accept this back in October, but he wasn’t in a good place in his life at the time. He says that he had to do some soul searching and change some things in his life, and after four and a half months he was ready to accept the HOF in London. Angle says from getting himself clean to the amazing matches he’s had in TNA all he can do is thank the people that helped him along the way. He thanks God for giving his ability and his wife and kids. He says he just wants to make his kids proud and then he thanks all the TNA wrestlers and the fans. He says it’s a great night to be Kurt Angle but before he can leave EC3’s music hits.

EC3 comes out and mockingly acts like he is going to cry after seeing Angle’s induction speech. EC3 says he happens to have a touching video of his own. Footage of him taking Angle’s knee out a few weeks ago is shown as EC3 laughs. EC3 says he means no disrespect but he is depriving the fans of the real big news from Kurt. Kurt asks him what he’s talking about and he can get in the ring and even use the podium to tell us all what big news he’s talking about. EC3 gets in the ring and pulls out a paper that has “I BEAT STING (AND KURT ANGLE)” in big letters on the back of it.

EC3 says an unnamed source has stated that Kurt Angle has suffered a torn ACL and MCL and he will need surgery due to the savage attack by EC3, and it is unclear whether Kurt Angle will ever be able to perform again. EC3 sarcastically apologizes for attacking Kurt and then he says it’s time for Kurt to officially retire. Kurt gets in EC3’s face and asks EC3 why he would get in the ring with him when he knows that Angle is going to tear his throat out. EC3 says Kurt has a torn ACL and MCL so unless there is an Olympic Sport for “gimping” then he’s pretty sure he could be mobile enough to get out of the way. Kurt says if he’s going to confirm something he should probably confirm it with “the” source, and EC3 asks why because the internet is always right. Angle says since he is the actual source neither his MCL nor his ACL are torn. Angle asks EC3 if he really wants to be in the ring right now with him and EC3 says he really doesn’t as it looks like he is about to crap on himself. Angle says he knows EC3 is new here and he’s trying to make a name for himself, but why the hell would he pick Kurt Angle and then Kurt decks EC3!

EC3 rolls out of the ring and retreats up the ramp. Angle says MVP gave him a little Hall of Fame gift, a match at Lockdown with EC3 inside the Steel Cage!

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The Alpha Female & Lei’D Tapa w/Gail Kim & Chris Sabin vs. The Beautiful People (Madison Rayne & Velvet Sky)

Madison and Velvet are wearing matching Beautiful People gear. Madison attacks Tapa at the bell but Tapa just shrugs off the attack and grabs her by the hair. Madison kicks Tapa in the gut repeatedly and then hits the ropes but Gail grabs her foot. Madison chases Gail into the ring but when she climbs back in Tapa puts the boots to her. Tapa grabs her by the throat but Madison pokes her eyes and tags in Velvet. Alpha Female tags in as well. Alpha sings at Velvet but she ducks and hits a leg kick. Alpha swings again and Velvet ducks again and hits a series of leg kicks. Velvet tries to a throw on Alpha Female but she blocks it and then chunks Velvet into the corner by the throat. Velvet kicks her off and then avoids a Splash. Sabin gets on the apron and Velvet slingshots him into the ring and kicks him in the nuts! Velvet goes for the In Yo Face but Alpha Female grabs her from behind in a Full Nelson. Velvet catches her with a Jawbreaker and then tags in Madison. Tapa tags in as well and Madison hits a series of forearms and clotheslines but Tapa doesn’t go down. Madison hits a dropkick and then she attempts to whip Tapa into the corner, but Tapa reverses it and then charges at Madison. Tapa grabs her by the legs and pulls her hard out to the center of the ring and slams her. Tapa climbs up top and dives off with a Splash but Madison moves and covers Tapa! Sabin is on the apron distracting the referee which allows Gail to come in and hit Madison from behind. Tapa hits the Swinging Stunner for the pin.

Winners: Tapa & Alpha Female via pinfall (Swinging Stunner)

The heels beat on the babyfaces after the match until ODB runs out and chases off the heels.

A vignette hyping up the debut of “Tigre Uno” to TNA at Lockdown is shown. Tigre Uno is formerly Extreme Tiger of AAA. He won the AAA Tag Team and Cruiserweight Titles in the past and was trained by the legendary Rey Misterio Sr. who also trained his nephew Rey Misterio Jr., Konnan, Psicosis, Hayabusa, and many, many others.

In the back Samuel Shaw says Christy Hemme was in trouble last week and he helped her. He says no one understands, he would do anything for her. He says he is going to make everyone understand.

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Samuel Shaw comes down to the ring as footage of him attacking Mr. Anderson last week is shown. Shaw says that Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “to be great is to be misunderstood.” Shaw says that Christy Hemme has misunderstood him and if she doesn’t mind he would like her to come into the ring as a big “NO” chant starts. Christy gets in the ring and Shaw says the truth is that he enjoyed the time he and Christy had together, and deep down he thinks she did too. Shaw says he has respected her space but there are certain men that are not respected her wish. Shaw says he sees how they look at her and how they lust for her. He says he is here to protect Christy and these men want just one thing from her, he wants more. He says he wants everything but then Mr. Anderson’s music hits!

Anderson walks out with a big black eye. Shaw says Ken Anderson is one of those guys that wants one thing from her and she’s lucky he was there for her last week. Anderson tells Shaw to shut up and calls him a “creepy bastard” which starts a big “creepy bastard” chant. Anderson says Shaw’s “relationship” with Hemme isn’t real but what is real is the ass whooping he gives Shaw. Anderson starts to get in the ring but Shaw stops him and says he is not creepy, he has been nothing but a gentleman to Christy. He says he never did one thing lascivious to her and if he was to do something lascivious to her he knows Christy was be receptive of it because women like Christy are always available. She slaps Shaw and he looks like he’s about to pop a blood vessel.

Shaw corners Christy and Anderson hits the ring but Shaw uses Christy as a shield and then he throws her at Anderson. Shaw then catches Anderson in a Standing Arm Triangle that chokes Anderson out as the fans chant “creepy bastard” at him.

Another weird ass Willow The Wisp promo airs.

James Storm is shown walking towards the parking lot.

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Storm and Gunner brawl in the parking lot. Gunner Hip Tosses Storm on the concrete during the brawl. Finally TNA agents run out and separate them. Gunner says at Lockdown, as God as his witness, Storm is done, but Storm says “let me tell you something about your God…sooner or later he will cut you down!”

Tenay and Taz run down the Lockdown card.

A video package highlighting the Abyss/EY drama is shown. Backstage EY says he hasn’t heard from Abyss in a few weeks and he says he needs help. He says the guy he was in the ring with at Monsters Ball they all better hope that guy doesn’t come back.

Main Event
Special Referee: Austin Aries
MVP vs. “The IT Factor” Bobby Roode

Aries is wearing speedos, what the hell?

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This is a battle of team captains for Lethal Lockdown and a first time ever matchup. They lockup and stalemate in the corner. Aries separates them and then they lockup again and this time MVP gets Roode in a side headlock. He hits a headlock takeover and holds onto the headlock on the mat. Roode counters into a headscissors but MVP is able to do an Austin Aries impersonation by doing a headstand to get out of the headscissors. They lockup again and this time Roode gets MVP in a waistlock and then just shoves MVP away. MVP gets Roode in a side headlock again but Roode shoves MVP into the ropes only to walk into a shoulder block from MVP. MVP hits the ropes and Roode leapfrogs him and then goes for a Hip Toss, but MVP blocks it and goes for one of his own. Roode blocks the hip toss as well and then goes for a clothesline but MVP ducks and attempts a clothesline of his own. Roode ducks but then MVP catches him with another clothesline attempt for a nearfall! Roode comes back with a knee to the gut and then he attempts to whip MVP into the corner, but MVP reverses it and hits a Mafia Kick in the corner! MVP climbs up top and goes for a Tornado DDT but Roode blocks it and pulls MVP off the top by the leg hard to the mat. Roode hits a Neckbreaker on MVP for another nearfall. Roode sticks his knee into MVP’s back repeatedly and then he hits a Snapmare Takeover followed by a Knee Drop for another nearfall. Roode puts MVP in a chinlock but MVP fights it off with body shots. MVP whips Roode into the corner and charges at him but Roode gets his boots up and then he climbs to the top and dives off with a Blockbuster! 1…2…NO MVP kicks out! Roode hits a Vertical Suplex and then he attempts a Knee Drop, but MVP moves and then he avoids a clothesline and hits a series of jabs followed by a big right hand. MVP whips Roode into the corner and hits a series of clotheslines in the corner followed by a T-Bone Suplex! MVP hits a cross chop and then a facebuster followed by the Ballin’ Elbow Drop! MVP hits a Fisherman Suplex, 1…2…NO Roode kicks out! MVP hits a Forearm Smash and then goes for the Playmaker, but Roode blocks it and whips MVP into the corner! Roode charges at MVP but MVP gets his boot up and then sets up for the Drive-By Kick but Roode catches him with the Double-R Spinebuster! 1…2…NO MVP kicks out! Roode argues with Aries about the count and then goes for the Roode Bomb but MVP counters into the Playmaker! 1…2…NO Roode kicks out! MVP argues with Aries about the count as well and then he picks up Roode and they exchange forearms. MVP hits a series of forearms with both arms and then he goes for a Lariat, but Roode ducks and hits an Enziguri! Roode goes for the Northern Lariat but MVP dropkicks Roode’s knee! MVP sets up for the Drive-By Kick but Aries nails him with the Roaring Elbow! Roode hits the Roode Bomb and gets the pin!

Winner: Roode via pinfall (Roode Bomb)

Impact Wrestling Preview: Aries vs Sabin and the Coronation of Magnus

Preview tonight's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast at 9/8c on SpikeTV as TNA kicks off 2014! If you can't watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR so you don't miss any of the action!

- Tonight on IMPACT, TNA President Dixie Carter will present the official coronation of the NEW World Heavyweight Champion, Magnus! In true British style, Carter plans to give her champion the complete royal treatment in his first appearance with the World Title! However, will there be any uninvited guests that decide to crash the coronation of Magnus? Tune in Thursday to find out.

- The X Division Championship will be on the line on Thursday night as new titleholder Austin Aries battles Chris Sabin in a rematch! Don't miss two of the premiere X Division superstars setting the bar for nonstop action in 2014 with the X Title at stake!

- Olympic gold medalist and multi-time World Champion Kurt Angle has informed TNA officials that he will make an announcement on IMPACT about his future in wrestling. Rumors have been swirling for weeks ever since Kurt lost to Bobby Roode once against at Final Resolution- what will he announce to the wrestling world? Tune in and find out!

- Also on IMPACT: Bully Ray will battle Joseph Park, Gail Kim's ongoing Open Challenge, plus the TNA in-ring debut of Samuel Shaw!

All this and much more on Thursday's IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c!

From his beginnings in TNA, to the British Invasion tag team, his role in the Main Event Mafia, proving himself to Sting, and then winning the championship, watch how Magnus ascended to the top of TNA Wrestling

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11/14 TNA Impact Wrestling Report

Impact opens up with highlights from last week focusing on the World Title Tournament and last weeks intense Full Metal Mayhem.

Bully Ray leads Aces & Eights down to the ring and good lord, Brooke looks amazing. Bully hugs Taz at ringside and then clowns on Tenay for falling for what happened last week.

Bully says he is the puppet master and he says that he makes all the fans believe whatever he wants them to believe and calls them all suckers. He says A&8 isn’t about quality, it’s about quality and then he has Brooke turn around and show off her ass as he says, “that is what you call quality.” Bully says he doesn’t need to be the World Champion to be the most talked about guy in TNA and he is the be all and end all of TNA. Bully says Mr. Anderson tried to drive a wedge between he and his club and a wedge between he and his girl but no one drives a wedge between he and his girl except him. Bully officially accepts Anderson’s challenge for “Turning Point” and he says he isn’t just going to Piledrive him on the stage this time, he will Piledrive Anderson through the stage.

Mr. Anderson comes out and he says that everyone is sick and tired of A&8, and when he beats Bully next week A&8 will be done and disbanded forever. Bully says he will never agree to that stipulation but Anderson says he’ll sweeten the pot. Anderson points out that his wife is pregnant with twins right now and he says if Bully beats him next week he will be done in TNA and he’ll just go home and be a dad from now on. Bully likes that idea as Anderson gets up on the apron. Bully says he would love to Pilerive Anderson’s pregnant wife, that may be a little much Bully. Bully says Anderson must be insane to be willing to put his career on the line against him and he must be in Anderson’s head pretty bad. Anderson says he is crazy and decks Bully! Garett Bischoff and Knux attack Anderson as Bully finds a steel chair nearby.

Bully goes to hit Anderson with it but he kicks Bully in the nuts and then clotheslines Bischoff and Knux over the top rope! Anderson grabs the chair and Bully bails out of the ring! Anderson says he has Bully’s ass next week but he’s feeling frisky right now and he says he wants either Knux or Bischoff right now.

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Mr. Anderson vs. Knux

As Knux hits the ring Anderson jumps him and puts the boots to him before mounting him in the corner and raining down right hands. Anderson bounces off the ropes and connects with a clothesline but Knux doesn’t go down. Anderson attempts the same thing again but this time Knux ducks and then hits a Cross Body Block for a nearfall! Knux chokes Anderson in the ropes and then hits a Body Guillotine as Anderson was hung up in the ropes. Knux beats on Anderson in a corner and then whips him hard into the opposite corner. Knux boxes the head of Anderson and then tosses him out to the floor. Knux follows Anderson out and slams him into the ring steps. Knux then hits an Elbow Drop on Anderson as he lies on the floor. Knux rolls back into the ring and taunts the crowd before grabbing Anderson by the head and dragging him onto the apron. Knux Suplexes Anderson over the top rope into the ring for another nearfall. Knux puts Anderson in a chinlock but Anderson fights back up to his feet and breaks the hold with body shots. Anderson goes for the Green Bay Plunge but Knux blocks it and shoves Anderson into the ropes. Knux hits a Splash followed by a Sidewalk Slam! 1…2…NO Anderson kicks out again! Knux hits a Shortarm Clothesline and then laughs at Anderson and screams at him to just stay down. Knux picks Anderson up and hits another Shortarm Clothesline. Knux goes for a third clothesline but this time Anderson catches him with the Mic Check! 1…2…3!

Winner: Anderson via pinfall (Mic Check)

Mr. Anderson does his usual “Misteeeeeeer Anderson” introduction after the match and says he’s going to whoop Bully Ray’s ass next week.

Backstage Joseph Park bitches about what Bad Influence did last week to him and he says he wants Christopher Daniels one-on-one tonight. He says that he’ll leave EY in the back tonight and Daniels needs to leave Kaz in the back and they can settle things one-on-one.

Daniels and Kaz talk about Park’s challenge and Daniels mockingly says he was just trying to hydrate Park last week when he threw the drink in his face. Daniels says EY will stay backstage during the match because he’ll probably be fishing or trying to find something in his beard anyway. Daniels says he’ll handle it alone and Kaz can stay backstage. Bobby Roode walks up to them and they talk about the new EGO t-shirt.

Those last two promos were actually apart of TNA’s 365 thing online and were actually originally posted on Youtube.

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A vignette highlighting the Aries-Angle match for later tonight is shown, great video package with Angle and Aries talking about how difficult a Submission Match is. Angle even name drops Ken Shamrock when talking about the wrestlers he watched to draw influence from.

“Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels vs. Joseph Park

Daniels kicks Park and then chops and hits him with forearms. Daniels hits the ropes but Park catches him with a Hip Toss followed by a shoulder block. Daniels asks for a time out and then a handshake, but instead Park pulls him into another shoulder block. Park whips Daniels into the corner and then walks into a chop to the throat from Daniels. Park comes back with a double leg takedown, and then Park goes or a Boston Crab but Daniels gets to the ropes and slides out of the ring. Park chases Daniels around the ring and then back into the ring where Daniels kicks the bottom rope into Park’s face. Daniels puts the boots to Park and then a series of elbows followed by a Sliding Clothesline to the back of Park for a one count. Daniels attempts to whip Park into the ropes but Park reverses it and then goes for a clothesline, but Daniels ducks and then goes for a Sunset Flip. Park blocks it and attempts a Cannonball Splash but Daniels rolls out of the way. Daniels chops the back of Park and then kicks Park in the face for a nearfall. Daniels puts Park in a chinlock and Park fights off the hold with elbows. Daniels hits Park in the back repeatedly taking Park back down to the mat. Park comes back with a Samoan Drop out of nowhere! Park hits a shoulder block and then a Scoop Slam followed by a Sidewalk Slam! 1…2…NO Daniels kicks out! Park hits a Vertical Suplex and then climbs up top. Daniels rolls away but as he does Park climbs back down and hits a Corner Splash and then he hits a series of rights and lefts. The referee pulls Park away which irritates him and he shoves the referee away. Daniels kicks Park in the balls as the referee was turned around and then he rolls him up for the pin.

Winner: Daniels via pinfall (rollup)

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Backstage Knux is pissed about losing to Anderson but Bully says it’s cool because they have Anderson where they want him. Bully says Anderson is in the palm of his hands in a No DQ Match and they’ll get rid of him. They head off to a strip club to enjoy the rest of the night.

Handicap Match 
Ethan Carter III vs. Dewey Barnes & Norv Fernum

EC3 laughs as Barnes and Fernum come to the ring. Norv punches EC3 and then ducks a clothesline and puts EC3 in a wristlock. He tags in Barnes and holds EC3 as Barnes dives off the bottom rope (you read that right) with an Axe Handle Drop to the outstretched arm of EC3. Barnes tags Fernum back in and Fernum dives off the middle rope with an Axe Handle Drop to EC3. Barnes tags back in and he dives off the top rope this time with a Diving Double Foot Stomp to the arm of EC3. Barnes hits a Flying Forearm to EC3 which pisses him off and he then destroys Barnes with a forearm of his own. EC3 hits a series of right hands on Barnes and then he hits a Snap Suplex. EC3 taunts Barnes as he almost lets him get the tag and then drops him with a Back Suplex. EC3 charges at Barnes in the corner but eats an elbow. Barnes hits another elbow and then hits a Floatover Spinning Headscissors. Barnes then dives to his corner and tags Fernum back in. Fernum hits a shoulder block through the ropes on EC3 and then a Flying Cross Body off the top! Fernum climbs back up top and hits a Missile Dropkick! Fernum gets to the top again and hits a Tornado DDT! 1…2…NO EC3 kicks out as Taz says that Tornado DDT sucked (it did). Fernum tries to get the crowd behind him and EC3 kicks him in the head. EC3 obliterates Fernum with the One Percenter but as he was setting up for it Barnes blind tags himself into the match. Barnes dives off the top but EC3 catches him by the throat and hits the One Percenter! EC3 covers both of them and gets the pin.

Winner: EC3 via pinfall (One Percenter)

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Another “Friends of AJ” vignette airs with more highlights of his appearance for AAA in Mexico. He says he’s come to show that being a champion means something. AJ is shown talking to Joaquin Roldan with more highlights from the match with Mesias. He says that he is just getting started.

Dixie bitches about the video package being shown again.

Highlights from last week’s Full Metal Mayhem are shown and then Hardy talks about the match. He shows his chipped tooth from the match and he says he’s going to study whoever his opponent is in the Semifinals like no other. Hardy says he did a TLC style match for the first time 16 years ago and it makes him extremely proud to still be able to do that match and have people enjoy it.

A video package highlighting Austin Aries’ career is shown.

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Dixie Carter comes down to the ring to a chorus of boos. She says it’s so hard to be perfect all of the time like her but she doesn’t have to go around proving herself because of that. she says that every once in awhile it just feels right to say how right she is like when she kicked that “redneck” (AJ Styles) off her roster. Dixie says this is a business and it’s about “what have you done for me lately” and other than get under her skin AJ Styles has done nothing for her but steal her title belt and defend it in Mexico. An “AJ” chant starts up and she says again AJ is not her World Champion and her lawyers will handle him. She calls the current World Title Tournament the most innovative tournament in the history of the business. Dixie hypes up the Submission Match for tonight and then says there will be two more tournament matches next week at “Turning Point.”

She introduces Bobby Roode, James Storm, Magnus, and Samoa Joe. Dixie says Roode will face Storm and Magnus will face Joe and she spun the “Wheel of Dixie” earlier to decide which match they will have. She mentions that she posted that on the internet via TNA365. Dixie says that Storm and Roode will face each other in a Bullrope Match and she says that Roode has the advantage because it’s about “what have you done lately” and Roode has beat Kurt Angle twice lately. She tells Storm to step up and prove what he is made of.

Storm gets pissed and says he doesn’t have to show her a damn thing because she isn’t ready to “ride in this rodeo.” Storm says he has a “heart that won’t quit, hair past my shoulders with a redneck underneath, a little twang in my slang, and a cold six pack to go with it” and he’s pretty sure he’s got the people on his side in the feeling that it’s time for the redneck to get back his title. Storm says Roode facing him in a Bullrope Match there’s only one thing to say, “sorry about yo damn luck.”

Dixie announces that Joe and Magnus will face in a Falls Count Anywhere Match and she taunts Joe calling him a “TNA original like his little redneck buddy AJ Styles.” Joe says the only reason she’s gathered everyone in this tournament is to cover for her inability to reach a deal with AJ Styles. Dixie tells Joe to watch himself but he says she needs to realize who needs who. Joe says they’re all here being used by her to cover for her bad business. Joe says he has her covered because after he runs through the tournament the first man he’ll defend the belt against is the man that never lost it in the first place whether it’s here or anywhere else in the world. Dixie gets pissed at Joe and says there is no way she will allow that to happen.

Magnus says the reason they put MEM on ice is the same premise of this tournament, to win the World Championship and the spirit of competition. Magnus says if he wants to lay claim to being the top dog he knows he has to beat the very best and he knows that’s Samoa Joe. Magnus says it won’t be easy but it will happen. Dixie says this tournament is about finding HER champion that will look after her causes and that person will be the one, true, real Heavyweight Champion.

In the back Mr. Anderson jumps Garett Bischoff and throws him into the side of a big equipment case. Anderson handcuffs to a something and then grabs a beer and says he needs to have a little talk with Garett.

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A video package hypes up Turning Point and then another one airs highlighting Angle’s TNA career.

Gail Kim comes out along with Lei’D Tapa for the Open Challenge. Gail says she issued her open challenge last week and again calls herself the greatest Knockouts Champion of all time. Gail says that a lot of names were mentioned but someone has to actually show up and then Hannah Blossom of the Blossom Twins from the UK comes out.

Open Challenge 
Gail Kim w/Lei’D Tapa vs. Hannah Blossom

If Hannah wins this match then she will receive a KO Title shot. Gail kicks Hannah hard as the bell rings and then she slams her into the turnbuckles. Gail hits a European Uppercut and slams her face into the mat. Gail whips Hannah into the corner and then hits a Flying Splash in the corner. Gail slams Hannah to the mat by her hair. Hannah fights back with body shots but Gail kicks her and takes her down again slamming her face into the mat. Gail slams her into the corner and repeatedly kicks her before slamming her face into the top turnbuckle. Gail rolls out to the floor and wraps Hannah’s legs around the ring post in a Hanging Figure Four! Gail talks trash to Hannah before finally releasing the hold. Gail gets down on all four and dares Hannah to kick her in the ribs which Hannah obliges in doing, but Gail saw it coming and sweeps her legs for a nearfall. Gail goes for a forearm but Hannah blocks it and hits a series of forearms and clotheslines! Hannah hits a Snap Suplex and then a Splash for a nearfall. Hannah picks Gail up and whips her into the corner. She charges at Gail but eats a big clothesline. Gail hits the Eat Defeat for the pin.

Winner: Gail via pifnall (Eat Defeat)

Gail grabs the microphone after the match and mockingly tells Hannah nice try and she says that she is going to show week after week why she is the most dominating Knockout Champion of all time.

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Joseph Park comes down to the ring again and he says that when he came to Impact a year ago was to find his brother, ya’ know Abyss. Park says he couldn’t just walk away from all of the support he got from the fans but lately a few things have been getting under his skin like Bad Influence saying he’ll never be the wrestler that Abyss is. Park says they’re right because his brother is a future TNA Hall of Famer but the thing that really gets under his skin is all the accusations that people have made saying that when Abyss is here Park isn’t and when Park is here Abyss isn’t. Park says “how the hell am I supposed to know where he’s at?!” Park says that Abyss is crazy and he’s liable to show up anytime, but he has a solution to this whole problem. Park says you only live once and then issues an open challenge for next to his brother Abyss!

Backstage Anderson puts Bischoff on his shoulders and drags him away.

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Main Event 
TNA World Title Tournament Quarterfinals 
Submission Match 
“Olympic Hero” Kurt Angle vs. “A-Double” Austin Aries

This is this first time these two have faced each other I believe, one on one at least. Aries and Angle start the match off with a simple lockup. Angle quickly gets Aries in a waistlock but then Aries drops down to his butt and wraps his legs around Angle’s legs to trip him up. Angle gets Aries in a headscissors but they quickly both release and stare each other down. They lockup again and this time Aries gets Angle in a side headlock but Angle reverses it into a top wristlock. Angle transitions into a hammerlock and then a side headlock takeover. Aries counters with a headscissors and then they both get back to their feet again and nod to each other. They lockup for a third time and Aries gets Angle in a waistlock but Angle reverses it into a side headlock. Aries shoves Angle into the ropes but gets run over by Angle. Angle hits the ropes and then Aries leapfrogs him and catches Angle on the rebound with an armdrag. Aries hits a second armdrag and this time holds onto the armlock, but Angle counters into another headscissors. Angel rolls over and then headstands to get out of the hold and attempts a sliding dropkick, but Angle grabs Aries’ leg and goes for the Ankle Lock immediately! Aries quickly rolls over and kicks Angle away! Aries goes for a clothesline but Angle ducks and goes for a German Sulex. Aries lands on his feet and then quickly locks in the Last Chancery! Angle is able to roll away and out of the ring before Aries could really set in with it. Angle climbs back in the ring as Taz points out one of Angle’s taped up knees. Angle punches a charging Aries and then puts the boots to him in the corner. Angle stands on Aries’ head and then he whips Aries into the opposite corner. Aries floats up and over as Angel charges at him and then he catches Angle with a drop toe hold. Aries grabs the leg of Angle and locks in a Half Crab. Taz points out that Aries is going after the injured knee now. Aries transitions into an STF now. Angle crawls to the ropes and grabs the bottom rope to break the hold but Aries nails him with a Knee Drop and then he puts the boots to that leg. Aries elbows Angle in the back of the neck and then he punches his neck repeatedly. Aries hits a series of shoulder blocks in the corner and then whips him into the opposite corner and hits a Running Clothesline followed by a Bulldog! Aries goes for the Front Chancery again but Angle backs to the ropes quickly. Aries forearms Angle and then attempts to whip him into the ropes but Angle reverses it and catches Aries on the rebound with a Tilt-a-Whirl Background. Angle looks to the ramp and notices Bobby Roode setting a chair up on the entrance way to watch the match. Angle climbs out to the floor to talk trash with Roode but the distraction allows Aries to take advantage with a Plancha attempt off the top! Angle catches him in midair and Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplexes Aries on the floor! Angle stares Roode down and then tosses Aries back in the ring. Angle looks back at Roode again and as he starts to climb back in the ring Aries dropkicks him back out to the floor.

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Back from the break Aries hangs Angle up in the ropes and hits a Hanging Neckbreaker! Aries then hits a Knee Drop to the back of the neck. Clips of Aries pounding on Angle’s neck during the break is shown. Aries hits an Elbow Drop to the neck and then goes for the Last Chancery again, but Angle gets to his feet and breaks the hold with elbows. Aries hits Angle with a knee to the gut and then bounces off the ropes but Angle catches him with a Belly-to-Belly attempt. Aries boxes the sides of Angle’s head and then hits the ropes again but eats a Lariat! Angle hits a series of elbows and clotheslines and then he whips Aries into the corner. Angle charges but eats an elbow but Angle bounces right back with a Belly-to-Belly Overhead Suplex. Angle hits the Rolling German Suplexes! Angle goes for the Olympic Slam but Aries counters with an armdrag and then hits the Roaring Elbow that sends Angel crashing through the ropes to the floor! Aires dives off the top with the Savage Flying Axe Handle onto Angle on the floor! Aries seems to have possibly hurt his ankle as he landed as he limps a bit. Aries rolls Angle back into the ring and then climbs up top and attempts a Missile Dropkick but Angle catches him in midair in the Angle Lock! Aries rolls through sending Angle into the corner and then Aries gets back to his feet and goes for the IED but Angle catches him in again with the Angle Lock! Aries was limping as he went for the IED too. Aries fights the hold and rolls through again this time sending Angle flying through the ropes to the floor! Aries is favoring the ankle as he gets up and then dives through the ropes with the Heat Seeking Missile to Angle on the floor! Aries again sells the ankle as he tosses Angle back in the ring. Aries climbs up top and dives off with the Missile Dropkick and he connects this time but again Aries sells the ankle as he lands. Aries hits the IED and then the Brainbuster! Aries locks in the Front Chancery! Angle fights the hold but refuses to tap so Aries rolls backwards and goes for another Brainbuster. Angle shoves Aries away but eats a forearm. Angle fights back with a big right hand and they begin exchanging strikes! Angle hits the Rolling German Suplexes again after a big right hand! Aries was able to hold onto the ropes as Angle went for the third suplex but then Angle lifts Aries up to the top rope. Angle goes for a Back Superplex but Aries elbows him repeatedly knocking him down to the mat. Angle springs back to his feet and springs to the top to attempt another Superplex, but Aries shrugs him off and then goes for the 450 Splash! Aries sells the ankle as he gets ready for the 450 by grabbing it and wincing. He then dives off and Angle rolls out of the way. Aries tries to land on his feet but grabs the ankle as soon as he lands and falls back. Angle sees this and quickly goes for the Olympic Slam, but Aries counters into a Front Facelock. Aries goes for the Brainbuster again but Angle counters into the Olympic Slam but Aries again catches him with an armdrag! Aries grabs his ankle but then gets back up and charges at Angle, but Angle sidesteps him and Aries crashes into the ring post! Angle points up at Roode and then puts Aries in the Crossface as Aries taps!

Winner: Angle via submission (Crossface)

Tenay and Taz hype up Turning Point and then Anderson drags Bischoff out onto the ramp and Piledrives him on it!