Update on Gunner & Shaw’s Release

Gunner and Samuel Shaw were released by TNA due to the company not having any plans for them. They both had not been used regularly for some time. Neither man did anything that led to their release, and they could return down the line

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Gunner Gone From TNA

Gunner (a/k/a Chad Lail) announced his departure from TNA via his Twitter page on Friday. "Thanks to all of Impact wrestling fans and the guys I worked with," he wrote. "Blessed to have worked with you all since 2009. New chapters happen often and I will keep being the Modern Day Viking like always. Romans 8:28." Follow him online at Twitter.com/tna_gunner

Opinionated View- I'm disappointed Gunner is a good talent and it always felt like he was about to break through. Honestly ROH or Lucha Underground would be wise to pick him up.

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TNA Star Gunner Lands Movie Role

Pro wrestling superstar Chad Lail, aka Gunner, will make his big screen debut with a lead role in the upcoming action film,The Battle of New Orleans (working title). The film from Throne Productions is set for distribution by Anchor Bay and features an ensemble cast including Ed Quinn (Revenge, Eureka).

Lail, a former United States Marine and current professional wrestler will play a member of an elite Navy SEAL team who find themselves engaged in a battle with an unknown enemy during a mission in Louisiana. Principal photography is underway in Baton Rouge, LA.

Chad Lail is represented theatrically by the Alexander White Agency and can be seen in the ring on Friday nights as a member of the IMPACT WRESTLING roster on Destination America.

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TNA Stars All Over New York City

TNA is in the midst of heavily promoting this week's NYC tapings at the Manhattan Center locally in New York.

Earlier today, Bully Ray was interviewed by Sam Roberts, discussing his name, his reputation, Eric Bischoff, Paul Heyman, going to WWE

Bully Ray and Velvet Sky were both at the Boomer Esiason WFAN charity softball game earlier today at Yankee Stadium as well. Sky actually played on the same team at Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

Eric Young, Gunner and Bully Ray are slated to appear tomorrow morning on FOX News' FOX and Friends outside at FOX's plaza on Sixth Avenue.

Gunner will be at tomorrow's New York Mets game at Citifield, where he will be a guest of the Wounded Warriors and honored as a veteran attending the game.

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5/1 TNA IMPACT Wresting Report: Roode vs Young For the TNA World Title

Fresh off the heels of this past weekend’s “Sacrifice” PPV Impact opens up with highlights from Sacrifice, and then Bully Ray is shown spray painting a table backstage.

Earlier today EY talks about his reign with the Title and says that he is the only one not surprised he still has the belt. He walks into MVP’s office and MVP congratulates him on retaining the belt. MVP says that there wasn’t a level playing field before he got here but now EY is the World Champion. EY says he has dreamt of holding the title forever and now it’s a reality and the fans deserve a fighting champion. He says he wants this party to continue tonight and he wants to defend the title tonight. MVP says he respects that and that’s why he has something very special in order.

Mr. Anderson and Gunner walk into the office and he says that they should be rewarded for their success lately. Roode then walks in and says he should be rewarded as well because he beat Bully Ray. MVP laughs at the way Roode won but Roode says that a win is a win. MVP says that since EY went through a test of endurance to win the title they will do the same for the challengers. MVP says they will draw cards and the highest card gets a bye. The lower two cards then face each other with the winner of that match facing the man with the highest card in a #1 Contenders Match.

Anderson draws a 4 of spades and Gunner draws a 4 of diamonds while Roode has an ace of diamonds. That means Gunner and Anderson will face each other with the winner facing Roode.

Magnus comes down to the ring and he bitches about the #1 Contenders Tournament this week and he not being a part of it. Magnus says he wants MVP to come out and explain himself and the reason that Magnus isn’t in the title picture.

Abyss appears in the crowd and Magnus comes right after him! Abyss and Magnus brawl around ringside and then Abyss grabs a chair and swings at Magnus. Magnus sidesteps the chair and rolls back into the ring. Magnus puts the boots to Abyss as Abyss tries to get in the ring as well. Abyss grabs Magnus by the throat but Magnus kicks him in the balls. Magnus hits the ropes but Abyss grabs him by the throat again and this time Chokeslams him!

Abyss grabs the chair as the fans chant “we want Janice.” Abyss obliges them and pulls Janice out from under the ring! Magnus bails out of the ring and retreats up the ramp as Abyss climbs back in the ring.

Bully Ray comes out now and he is carrying a table. Bully has spray painted “DIXIE” on the table which he sets it up in the corner. Bully is selling his ribs as he walks around the ring. He says that Dixie snuck up behind him and pushed him off the turnbuckles through two tables at Sacrifice. He says that he has bruised and fractured ribs, but he is STILL standing! He says he may not be as big and bad as he used to be but he is still tough as nails and it will take more than an ugly woman like Dixie to end his career. Bully promises that if he sees Dixie tonight she will go through the table he brought to the ring!

A limo is shown arriving in the parking lot and Dixie Carter gets out of it.

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Rockstar Spud approaches Dixie in the back and tries to hide her with a garbage bag. Spud tells her what Bully just said but she laughs and asks if he really thinks that she is afraid of Bully. Dixie asks Spud if he saw what she did to Bully on Sunday night. Dixie says she didn’t even break a sweat but Spud says that is the problem because now he wants to put Dixie through a table. She says that Bully is all bark and no bite and that she doesn’t take kindly to being threatened.

TNA World Title #1 Contenders Tournament Semifinals 
“The Modern Day Asshole” Mr. Anderson vs. “The Modern Day Viking” Gunner

Anderson defeated Samuel Shaw in a ridiculous Committed Match at Sacrifice while Gunner beat James Storm in a wild, vicious I Quit Match. Gunner and Anderson lockup and Anderson gets Gunner in a side headlock. Gunner reverses it and Anderson counters back into one of his own. Gunner reverses it back but Anderson shoves him into the ropes only to get run over with a shoulder block. Gunner hits the ropes and Anderson catches him with a Hip Toss attempt, but Gunner blocks it and attempts one of his own. Anderson counters into a Spinning Neckbreaker attempt but Gunner shoves him away. Gunner gets Anderson in another side headlock but Anderson reverses it into a hammerlock and then transitions into a side headlock. Gunner forces Anderson into the corner but Anderson fights out and goes back to the headlock. Gunner slams Anderson into the corner and Anderson goes right back to the headlock yet again. This time Gunner slams Anderson into the corner and immediately hits a Snapmare Takeover. Gunner quickly locks in a chinlock on Anderson but Anderson is able to reverse it into a hammerlock on the mat. Gunner fights up to his feet and catches Anderson with a back elbow. Gunner hits the ropes but Anderson runs him over with a clothesline for a quick nearfall. Anderson puts Gunner in a side headlock but Gunner slams him into the turnbuckles face first. Anderson fights back with a back elbow but Gunner responds with a Running Back Elbow. Gunner whips Anderson into the ropes and then attempts a clothesline but Anderson ducks and goes for a Cross Body Block! Gunner catches Anderson and hits a Snap Fall Away Slam! Gunner climbs up top but he sees James Storm running down to the ring. Gunner knocks Storm off the apron and then turns around into a Mic Check attempt from Anderson! Gunner elbows Anderson repeatedly and shoves him into the turnbuckles. Gunner attempts to whip Anderson into the opposite corner but Anderson reverses it and then charges at Gunner. As Anderson was charging at Gunner Storm went for a Leaping Enziguri on Gunner, but Gunner moves and Storm nails Anderson as the referee was turned away! Gunner hits the Hanger 18! 1…2…3!

Winner: Gunner via pinfall (Hanger 18)

Magnus is still bitching about not being in the title picture backstage when someone with a Gunner like beard walks up to him. Magnus calls this person “Bram” and seems to be shocked as he hugs the person. He asks Bram what he is doing here and Bram says he is here to see Magnus because they need to talk. Bram is actually former NXT wrestler Kenneth Cameron who was a part of The Ascension tag team in WWE/NXT.

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Backstage Bram says he’s come here to “knock some bloody sense” into Magnus, yep he’s British too. Bram says Magnus is a sorry excuse for what he used to be. He says that Magnus is an embarrassment to himself, his friends, and the UK. He asks Magnus if he remembers the good old days and points to his suit saying that this isn’t him. He asks Magnus if he remembers their days back in the day fighting and says that Magnus has gone soft. Magnus gets in Bram’s face and tells him to watch it but Bram shoves him against the lockers and tells him to watch it. He says that he is here for Magnus’ own good.

Ethan Carter III is in the ring and he says in seven days he as the opportunity of his career for a dream match against Kurt Angle. He says that match was supposed to happen at Lockdown but he injured Angle’s knee before the event. Now Kurt is back and that makes EC3 very happy. EC3 says he can’t validate himself as the new American Icon until he defeats Kurt Angle. He says that he has never been pinned or submitted in TNA, and he sure as hell isn’t going to start now. EC3 says that tonight he has a special treat and he is an accomplished mat technician claiming to be 280-0 in high school. The fans loudly chant “where’s your boyfriend” at him. EC3 says it’s funny the fans chant that at him because he needs a sparring partner tonight and that partner is Spud!

Spud comes out in an amateur wrestling singlet even wearing some headgear too. Spud and EC3 say that even in training accidents can happen so the fans shouldn’t try this at home.

EC3 takes Spud down and then puts Spud in a Rolling Front Facelock before letting him up. They shake hands and EC3 takes Spud down again with a Front Facelock. He lets Spud up again and then tells Spud to “assume the position” which makes the fans pop a little bit too much. Spud gets down in the amateur wrestling stance and then EC3 goes to take him down until Angle comes out and interrupts them.

Angle says what they’re doing is “real cute” and he would come down there and school them both, but he wants EC3 to know what he is getting into next week. Angle says if EC3 shows up next week he won’t be facing “some foul mouth midget like you were just humping” or a prep school buddy. He says EC3 won’t even be facing “Kurt Angle, Olympic Gold Medalist” because that Angle plays by the rules. He says the Angle that EC3 will be facing is out for blood! He says that EC3 injured him and then mocked him which pissed him off even more. Angle says he will beat EC3 next week snapping that unbeaten streak but he will also hurt him and snap his ankle. Angle tells EC3 to enjoy walking around for the next week because the pain begins in seven days! It’s real, it’s damn real!

The Beautiful People talk about their celebration tonight and they say that it will be epic.

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The video package from Sunday where Knux told Rebel that they were bringing “Crazy Steve and The Freak” with them to TNA is shown. A graphic appears saying “The Menagerie Debuts Next Thursday” which I assume is Knux’s new faction.

TNA World Title #1 Contenders Tournament Finals 
“The Modern Day Viking” Gunner vs. “The IT Factor” Bobby Roode

Gunner defeated Anderson earlier tonight while Roode received a bye. The winner faces EY in the Main Event for the World Title! Gunner and Roode lockup and Roode kicks Gunner in the gut. Roode beats on Gunner in the corner with repeated right hands and then he stomps Gunner down. Roode attempts to whip Gunner into the ropes but Gunner reverses it and then goes for a backdrop. Roode kicks Gunner but then Gunner runs him over with a shoulder block followed by a series of punches and headbutts. Gunner whips Roode into the ropes and lifts him way up into the air with a backdrop followed by a Diving Headbutt for a nearfall. Gunner reaches down to grab Roode but Roode pulls him through the ropes to the floor by his tights. Roode goes out and stomps on Gunner and then flings him into the ring steps! Roode slams Gunner into the ring steps again and then tosses him into the ring and covers him for a nearfall. Roode stomps on Gunner and then eats a series of headbutts from Gunner. Roode catches Gunner with an elbow and then a boot. He climbs up top and dives off with the Blockbuster for another nearfall. Roode puts Gunner in a modified Surfboard but Gunner fights out of it only to eat a boot from Roode. Roode follows up with a dropkick and then he taunts the crowd before climbing back up top. Roode dives off with a Flying Cross Body, but Gunner counters into a Fall Away Slam! Gunner hits a series of Double Axe Handles and then he whips Roode into the corner. Gunner hits a Running Knee followed by a High Knee! Gunner goes for Hanger 18 but Roode rakes his eyes and then goes for a rollup. Gunner holds the ropes to block it and the connects with a Spike DDT! 1…2…NO Roode kicks out! Roode rolls out to the apron and Gunner grabs him to pull him back in, but Roode manages a Jawbreaker onto the top rope. Roode then goes for the Roode Bomb, but Gunner blocks it and hits the Slingshot Suplex off the ropes Tully Blanchard style! Gunner climbs up top and dives off with the Flying Headbutt, but Roode moves and hits the Roode Bomb! 1…2…3!

Winner & NEW #1 Contender: Bobby Roode via pinfall (Roode Bomb)

Backstage Dixie Carter tells security to set up “that table” inside the ring and no matter what not to leave her side tonight.

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Backstage The Beautiful People talk about a letter that they have received from TNA. The letter informs Angelina that she is expected to carry herself with respect and that her wardrobe is too revealing so from this moment on she and Velvet are expected to dress as ladies. She says that the letter claims there will be severe repercussions. Angelina says the letter is from the TNA Board of Directors. Angelina says they are going to put on evening gowns like the ladies they are and have their damn celebration. Angelina says that no one is going to know what they are going to be wearing by the end of the celebration because they don’t like to take orders.

Dixie Carter comes down to the ring with several security guards as security sets the table up in the ring. Dixie sits on the table and says that she is the woman that put Bully Ray through a table. She asks if Bully really thought that she would so easily forget how Bully double crossed her at Lockdown. Dixie says she will always remember that just like Bully Ray will always remember that she put the master of the tables through a table. Dixie says it was the first time that a woman put him through a table and she mocks him about fracturing a rib in the process. She says Bully is trying to intimidate him by spray painting her name on a table but she says she is not afraid of him because Bully should fear Dixie.

Bully Ray comes out and asks if she can hear the entire word wanting him to put her through a table. Bully asks the fans if they think that he fears Dixie and then asks security if they really think they can stop him from getting to the ring. Bully says he is going to reason with them and asks if they really want to stick up for Dixie and stand in his way right now. He says deep down each one of them would love to see Bully put her through a table. Bully tells them to do the right thing and walk away as the fans chant “walk away” at them. Security actually obliges and walks to the back as Bully laughs! The security guards in the ring remain at Dixie’s side and Bully says he will count to five, and if the security in the ring isn’t out by the time he gets to five he is going to kick the crap out of them. He says then he will put Dixie through a table!

The fans count to five for Bully and then he slides in and security jumps on him. Bully eventually takes them all out! Dixie actually doesn’t back down and tries to slap him, but Bully blocks the slap and goes for a Powerbomb! MVP comes out and screams at Bully to stop. He tells Bully to leave her alone as much as it pains him to say. He says that contrary to what Dixie believes that is not her ring, it is his ring. He says that she better get out of the ring before he changes his mind and lets Bully do to her whatever he was planning to do. MVP says that he has had enough of this personal vendetta between the two as the fans chant “we want tables” at him. MVP says everything that happens in that ring is his responsibility and he doesn’t have time for this. Until further notice both Dixie and Bully are barred from the Impact Zone!

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Willow vs. “Cowboy” James Storm

Willow goes for a takedown on Storm but Storm stuffs him and then shoves Willow into the ropes and connects with a back elbow. Storm whips Willow into the corner and then slams him into the turnbuckles. Storm hits a Scoop Slam and wraps Willow’s leg around the ropes and slams it down against the mat. Storm puts the boots to Willow and goes for the Eye of the Storm, but Willow blocks it and hits a Flying Forearm off the ropes! Willow hits a Spinebuster followed by a Leg Drop to the balls and a Sliding Dropkick! Willow hits a Leaping Mule Kick followed by a Cartwheel into a Splash in the corner! Willow hits the Hardyac Arrest in the corner and then hits a Stunner that causes Storm to fall out to the floor through the ropes! Willow hits a nice Sliding Elbow Drop under the ropes onto Storm on the floor! Hardy chokes Storm on the guardrail and then dives off the ring steps with Poetry In Motion sandwiching Storm against the guardrail! Hardy slams Storm against the ring steps and then pulls out a chair! Willow goes for an Arabian Facebuster off the apron onto Storm on the steps, but Storm rolls out of the way and then grabs his beer bottle and takes a swig. The referee tells Storm to put it down so Storm shoves him causing a DQ.

Winner: Willow via DQ

Storm breaks the beer bottle on the ring post and then goes to cut Willow with it, but Willow blasts him with his umbrella and chases Storm up the ramp with the broken beer bottle. Storm retreats up the ramp but Mr. Anderson is waiting for him and hits Storm with the Mic Check!

In the back Bro-Mans complain about losing their belts to The Wolves and Robbie claims the 3-on-2 stipulation was unfair to them because it threw them off. MVP says he doesn’t have the patience for this and says they are going all three team up again tonight against The Wolves and a special partner.

Bully Ray walks up and asks MVP what his job title is, and then asks if he knows why he has that job title. Bully says he made sure that MVP kept the job at Lockdown but MVP says everything that happens in that ring is his arena. MVP says whatever happens outside the arena he has no control over and walks away.

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EY talks about the history between him and Roode mentioning Team Canada and all their matches against each other. EY says no one knows Bobby like he does and they will find out who the better man is tonight.

6-Man Tag Team Match
The Wolves & Sanada vs. Bro-Mans & “DJ Z” Zema Ion

As The Wolves & Sanada enter the ring the heels attack them from behind. They whip the babyfaces into the ropes but the faces slide between the heels legs and The Wolves catch The Bro-Mans with hurricanranas while Zema nails Sanada with a knee to the gut. Bro-Mans roll out to the floor and then Zema hits the ropes but runs right into a MASSIVE Double Hip Toss that sends Zema over the top onto Bro-Mans on the floor! The Wolves dive through the ropes with Double Suicide Dives onto Bro-Mans on the floor and then Sanada hits a Slingshot Plancha over the top onto Zema! Sanada tosses Robbie into the ring and Robbie begs off but then karate chops Sanada on the head. Robbie screams in pain and looks down at his hand as Sanada laughs. Robbie starts doing martial arts kicks on The Wolves to no effect and then starts chopping them. The Wovles destroy Robbie with big chops and kicks and then they whip him into a Muta Chop from Sanada! Jesse and Zema drag Eddie into the corner as things started to settle down and the heels triple team him. Robbie hits a Running Shoulder Block on Eddie in the corner and then Zema tags into the match. All three heels sandwich Eddie in the corner with the Boom Knees! Zema covers Eddie for a nearfall before Davey pulls him off. Zema grabs Eddie by the foot but eats an Enziguri and then Robbie charges at Eddie only to get tossed to the floor. Eddie tosses Jesse to the floor as well and then tags in Davey who starts throwing elbows and clotheslines all over the place! Davey hits a series of kicks and then whips Zema into the ropes only to eat a kick from Zema. Zema bounces off the ropes right into the Alarm Clock from Davey! Davey hits a Flying Forearm on Zema in the corner followed by a T-Bone Suplex! 1…2…NO Bro-Mans try to break it up but Davey moves and they hit Zema! Sanada hits a Springboard Diving Muta Chop on Bro-Mans and then Eddie hits a Ghetto Stomp to the back of Zema followed by a Diving Moonsault off the top by Sanada and then a Ghetto Stomp to Zema on the chest! 1…2…3!

Winners: The Wolves & Sanada via pinfall (Ghetto Stomp)

In the back Beautiful People are shown wearing their evening gowns.

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The Beautiful People come down to the ring and Angelina talks about the letter she received earlier today about BP’s attire. Angelina says they take orders from no one and if someone tells them they can’t do something they will. Angelina suggests they strip right now and then their music hits, but they stop before actually stripping. Angelina laughs and says the fans are so disgusting and pathetic and asks if they honestly thought they would show them their goodies. Angelina says they couldn’t get girls like she and Velvet if the fans went to Nevada with a fist full of 50’s. Velvet says they wrote the letter only to set them up by promising them something they would never have. Angelina asks the fans to rise and pay respect “to the greatest Knockouts wrestler of all time” as she raises the title in the air.

Gail Kim walks out and apologizes for interrupting their love fest. She says that BP have made a mockery of the division that she helped build, and they promised they would strip down so she is going to make sure they get stripped of everything. Gail decks Angelina and then forearms Velvet! Gail hits a clothesline on Angelina and then starts stripping her dress off but Velvet saves her!

BP retreat up the ramp but Brittany and Madison come from behind them and strip the dresses off the BP! Angelina and Velvet run down the tunnel as the babyfaces celebrate with their dresses and their belt.

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Main Event 
TNA World Heavyweight Championship 
“Showtime” Eric Young (c) vs. “The IT Factor” Bobby Roode

A “Super Eric” chant starts up as the match starts and Tenay talks up Roode and EY’s history. Roode gets EY in a side headlock and then floats over to a hammerlock. EY counters into a Fireman’s Carry and then puts Roode in an armbar. Roode shoves EY into the ropes but gets run over by a shoulder block. Roode retreats to the corner and then hits EY with a knee to the gut. Roode puts EY in a headlock and then runs over EY with a shoulder block of his own as EY shoved him into the ropes. Roode bounces off the ropes again and EY leapfrogs him and then catches Roode with an armdrag! EY holds onto the armbar on the mat and Roode fights up to his feet and forces EY into the corner. Roode breaks clean but then decks EY and whips him into the opposite corner, but EY floats over Roode and connects with a big right hand. EY follows up with a dropkick and Roode retreats to the outside. EY teases a dive but Roode quickly goes to the other side of the ring. EY hits a Baseball Slide Dropkick that sends Roode into the guardrail!

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Back from the break Roode throws EY over the top rope to the floor hard. Roode whips EY into the ring steps and then tosses EY back in the ring where he gets a nearfall on the champ. Roode stomps on EY and then follows up with a Knee Drop for another nearfall. Roode puts EY in a Full Nelson but EY is able to break the hold and then connect with a series of rights. EY shoves Roode into the ropes and connects with a Flying Forearm! EY follows up with a clothesline and then he attempts to whip Roode into the corner, but Roode reverses it and EY flips over the corner onto the apron. EY hits a shoulder block on Roode through the ropes and then slides between his legs and connects with a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! Roode rolls out to the floor and EY hits a Suicide Dive through the ropes onto Roode on the floor! EY tosses Roode back into the ring and then climbs up top and dives off with a Missile Dropkick! 1…2…NO Roode kicks out! EY goes for the Piledriver but Roode counters into a Backdrop. EY holds onto Roode and attempts to roll him up but Roode drops down on top for EY for another nearfall! Roode covers for a clothesline but EY counters into a Crucifix Rollup! 1…2…NO Roode kicks out and then Roode catches EY with a Double-R Spinebuster as he screams “kiss my ass” at the same time! 1…2…NO EY kicks out! Roode goes for the Roode Bomb but EY blocks it and counters into a Cartwheel, but Roode blocks that and hits a big elbow. Roode whips EY into the corner where EY leaps to the middle rope and dives off with a Flying Cross Body! Roode ducks it and then climbs up top and dives off right into a boot from EY! EY hits the Piledriver, 1…2…NO Roode kicks out! The fans fell for that nearfall and then they chant “that was three.” EY climbs up top and attempts the Flying Elbow Drop, but Roode hits the ropes to crotch EY. Roode then hits the Roode Bomb! 1…2…NO EY still manages to kick out! I think I just saw Honey Boo Boo’s mom in the crowd, what the hell? Roode and EY exchange strikes from their knees. They get back to their feet and continue to exchange strikes. Roode catches EY with an Enziguri and then he lifts EY up to the top rope. Roode goes for a Super Roode Bomb but EY shoves him off the top and hits the Flying Elbow Drop! 1…2…3!

Winner & STILL World Champ: Eric Young via pinfall (Flying Elbow Drop)

EY offers a handshake to his former Team Canada partner and Roode accepts it.

In the parking lot Bully Ray says he’s been banned from the Impact Zone so he’ll do the only logical thing and go to Nashville.

Gunner Resigns With TNA

Tna Gunner

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Glad to announce I've resigned with @IMPACTWRESTLING for a new multi year deal! If ur happy why leave. I love my job.

Opinionated View- Great to hear. Gunner really came into his own the last few months and has so much potential. 

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3/27 TNA Impact Wrestling Report: Storm vs Gunner 2

Impact opens up with highlights from last week focusing primarily on the Gunner and Storm drama.

MVP comes down to the ring and he says he wanted to make sure there was an even playing field for all when he came to TNA based on ability not shady alliances or backstabbing. He says a great man once said "the cream always rises to the top." MVP says he spoke to the Board of Directors and he has decided to make an executive decision tonight, but before he can say anything else Magnus along with Abyss come out and interrupt him.

Magnus says before MVP does anything rash he reminds him that Abyss has a 100% legit "service contract" with Magnus not TNA. He says that Abyss works for him not MVP or TNA. Magnus says that means the only time MVP's authority extends to him is through Magnus and the only time Abyss will be in the ring in the future is if Magnus is in the ring. MVP says it's funny he says that because after being handcuffed to Abyss last week he saw just how powerful and violent Abyss is. MVP then tells Abyss that if ever puts his hands on him again he will show Abyss a different side of himself, and then says Magnus has become a leech on Abyss just like everyone else in his career. MVP asks if Abyss doesn't want something more for himself and then asks if he wants a shot at the TNA World Title!

Magnus protests and MVP reminds him that he just said the only time Abyss can be in the ring is with Magnus as well. MVP says with the TNA World Title on the line they'll find out just where Abyss' loyalties lie. MVP says there is another guy that keeps getting the shaft so next week it will be Abyss vs. Magnus vs. SAMOA JOE in a 3-Way Dance for the World Title!

Samoa Joe comes down to the ring and he isn't too keen on having to face both Abyss and Magnus to get his World Title. Joe says all he has asked for is a "fair, uninterrupted opportunity" to beat Magnus' ass and take back his championship. Joe says instead of that opportunity now he pretty much has to be in a handicap match, but MVP says that is not the case because Magnus will not be able to control Abyss with the World Title in the balance. Joe gets in MVP's face and says MVP is about to have a problem controlling him in a few seconds.

Magnus interrupts them which pisses Joe off so he jumps Magnus! Abyss attacks Joe from behind but then MVP evens up the odds! Eric Yougn runs out and jumps on Abyss! EY dropkicks Abyss out of the ring!

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Back from the break EY, Joe, and MVP are still in the ring. EY says he has the solution to MVP's problem and says that because he brought the monster back out in Abyss it's his responsibility to stop him. EY suggests putting him in the title match next week and says that he will take care of Abyss so that Joe can take care of Magnus in the match which he deserves. MVP says he respects EY but he hasn't earned that just yet. EY talks about the MVP Principals and says that MVP is only been here "10 minutes" while EY has been in TNA for 10 years. He mentions his time in Team Canada, the leader of World Elite, when he was a "paranoid freak," when he was a superhero (Super Eric), and even namedrops the Front Line group. EY mentions all of his championships in TNA and then says that every crazy idea that TNA has saddled on him he took and knocked the ball out of the park. He says some people call him one of the most entertaining wrestlers in the world and that is important to him. EY says the man standing in front of MVP right now is a "world class professional wrestler."

Joe gets between EY and MVP and says that no one doubts the work that EY has put in, but the problem is there is a line and EY is not at the head of it. Joe says he still hasn't gotten his one fair title shot and until he gets that EY gets nothing. MVP says he appreciates EY's passion that he just showed and he just validated his case so he can't deny a man that wants to step up to the plate and do big things. MVP puts EY in the World Title match!

Joe gets in EY's face and shoves him so EY tackles Joe! Joe and EY brawl around the ring with MVP looking on until referees run out to pull them apart. Joe gets on the mic and starts screaming that if EY wants to go they can go tonight and tells MVP to make the match! MVP agrees so tonight a little preview of the World Title match!

In the back Bully Ray says the "Twittah machine" is back and says that Bobby Roode messed with the bull, now he gets the horns...and the tables!

The Wolves approach MVP as he walks to the back and asks for a favor. They want a match with Magnus and Abyss tonight and MVP agrees.

Earlier today EC3 and Rockstar Spud are "hunting for Willow" through the woods. That halfwit Spud is wearing full ghillie suit like he's a marine crawling through the woods.

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Back from the break earlier today EC3 and Spud are still in search of Willow. Spud says they're on a suicide mission because they don't know what Willow is capable of but EC3 tells him to shut up and follow him. Spud is still selling the attack on his leg a few weeks ago.

The Wolves vs. Magnus & "The Monster" Abyss

The Wolves have new entrance music finally. Davey and Magnus start off and as they lockup Magnus gets Davey in a wristlock, but Davey cartwheels into a reversal. Magnus elbows Davey and then puts the boots to Davey in the corner. Magnus hits a European Uppercut and then taunts Eddie before leveling Davey with a knee. Magnus goes for a Back Suplex but Davey lands on his feet and then tags in Eddie. Eddie ducks a clothesline and lights Magnus up with chops. The Wolves whip Magnus into the ropes and then Eddie hits a drop toehold followed by a Sliding Dropkick from Davey. Eddie covers for a nearfall and then he tosses Magnus into a headbutt from Davey. Davey tags back in and The Wolves sandwich Magnus with headbutts and then Davey tosses Magnus into a headbutt from Eddie. Eddie tags back in and the Wolves whip Magnus into the ropes where Abyss blind tags him. As Magnus hits the ropes he holds onto them and then Abyss Double Clotheslines The Wolves from behind.

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Back from the break Magnus goes for a clothesline on Eddie but he ducks and then goes for a Cross Body Block. Magnus catches him in midair and then lifts Eddie into the air with a Vertical Suplex for a nearfall. Magnus puts Eddie in a rear chinlock but Eddie fights out with back elbows only to get taken down by a forearm anyway. Magnus whips Eddie into the corner and then charges right into a boot from Eddie. Eddie climbs up top and dives off with a Diving Hurricanrana! Eddie reaches out for a tag but Magnus grabs his foot to stop him. Eddie kicks Magnus off and tags in Davey! Davey hits a Running Mafia Kick to Abyss knocking him off the apron and follows up with a Lariat to Magnus! Davey hits a back elbow and then handsprings into the Damage Reflex off the ropes! Abyss charges at Davey but he moves and Abyss splashes Magnus! Davey dives off the top with a Double Missile Dropkick on Abyss & Magnus! Davey hits a series round kicks to a kneeling Magnus and then hits the ropes where Eddie blind tags himself in. Davey charges at Magnus but Magnus lifts him up for a backdrop only for Davey to land on his feet. Davey gets Magnus in a waistlock and then Eddie hits Magnus with a Leaping Enziguri followed by a Bridging German Suplex from Davey! Eddie then rolls on top of Magnus into a bridging pin as Davey lets go! 1...2...NO Abyss breaks it up! The Wolves chop and kick the hell out of Abyss and then they hit the ropes but Abyss grabs them both by the throat! Abyss goes for a Double Chokeslam but both The Wolves backflip onto their feet! Abyss goes for a Double Clothesline but they duck and then hit Double Sliding Dropkicks to the legs of Abyss! The Wolves hit Double Roundhouse Kicks to the head of Abyss! Abyss rolls out to the floor and Davey follows him with a Suicide Dive through the ropes! Magnus charges at Eddie but he sidesteps Magnus and then rolls him up into a Half Crab and Magnus taps as Abyss can't believe that Magnus tapped so quick!

Winners: The Wolves via submission (Half Crab)

Abyss argues with Magnus on why he tapped so quick while Taz says that he tapped so he would be okay for the World Title match next week. Magnus points to his head and tells Abyss to get his title. Abyss looks down at the belt and caresses it and then just walks right past Magnus still holding the belt as Magnus gets pissed.

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Angelina Love comes down to the ring and then tells Velvet Sky to get out to there and tell her what her problem is this week.

Velvet says she has more than a problem and she's pissed off. She asks what the deal with Madison was last week instead of making things right she beat her up. Angelina says she did that for them and Velvet says she didn't sign up for this. Angelina asks Velvet what she signed up for, an "introduction to being mediocre" because without Angelina that's what she is. Angelina says that Velvet is "vanilla, bland, and soft" without her. Angelina says that Velvet lost her edge and she's well on her way to becoming another forgetful face in TNA. Angelina says Velvet doesn't have anything to say because she knows Angelina is right. She says that Velvet had "killer swag" in The Beautiful People and nobody messed with them.

Velvet Sky says in case she hasn't noticed a lot has changed in TNA but Angelina says the only thing that has changed is Velvet. She says for two years she sat at home because she's a "headache" but she would rather sit at home and be blackballed by the whole business than come be someone else's "biatch." Angelina says tonight she has a match with Madison and by the time that final bell rings Velvet better pick a side. Angelina tells Velvet when she picks a side she better do it because she WANTS to not because she was told to.

A video package recapping the history of Gunner and Storm is shown.

Earlier today EC3 and Spud were still searching for Willow.

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EC3 and Spud are still searching for Willow earlier today and they are looking for him in a barn now. EC3 starts screaming to freak out Spud as if something got him when he walked in. As EC3 walks around the barn ranting about Jeff Hardy, Willow comes up from behind Spud and drags him away. Willow lets out his weirdo laugh which freaks out EC3.

Another video package highlighting Storm and Gunner's history together is shown.

Bully Ray comes down to the ring and then a bunch of guys, who Tenay says is fans but more than likely Indy wrestlers, tbring out a bunch of tables. I couldn't tell what their shits said but I'm thinking they were 3D Wrestling Academy shirts.

Bully asks the fans if they think they have enough tables and then says he's the guy that made sure Dixie Carter is no longer part of TNA. Bully says if Roode would have won that match at Lockdown he would have ended up just like Dixie, and he can tell him like he's told Bobby before the last thing wrestling needs is another owner like Dixie Carter. Bully says he put Roode through a table and now Roode has put Bully through a table so there is no more talking that is needed. Roode asks the fans if they want to see Roode go through a bunch of tables and then Roode's music interrupts him.

Roode asks if Bully really thinks he intimidates Roode and then he says the man Bully screwed over at Lockdown doesn't even exist anymore. Roode says that he admits that he let the thought of owning a part of the company blind him and made him forget who he is, but now he remembers. Roode says he is the guy that became the longest reigning and most dominant World Heavyweight Champion in the history of TNA. Roode says he is the guy that smashed a beer bottle over his best friends head and the guy that spit in the face of Dixie Carter way before spitting in her face was cool. He says that he is the guy that tricked and baited Bully into going to TNA's corporate office to give him a taste of his own medicine. Roode asks the fans if they know who HE is.

Bully tells Roode to quit running his mouth and come fight him right now. Roode calls Bully "pathetically typical" and says that Bully doesn't call the shots or tell him what to do. Roode says he calls the shots and he says when and where. Bully says he's the one that says when and where and the fans say NOW and Roode asks the fans if they really want to see them fight....but it's not going to happen.

Roode starts to go back up the ramp but Bully jumps him from behind! Bully hits Roode with a series of elbows and slams him into the ring steps. Bully rips Roode's shirt off and lights him up with a big chop! Bully destroys Roode's chest with chops and then he lays him against a table and goes for another chop, but Roode moves and Ray injures his hand on the table. Roode grabs that arm and slams it into the guardrail repeatedly and then kicks it.

Roode tries to Suplex Ray onto a table but Ray blocks it and then goes for the Bully Cutter. Roode blocks it and shoves Bully into the ring post right into that injured arm. Roode lays Bully out on the ring apron and then attempts to Power Bomb Bully through it, but Bully blocks it and then goes for a Piledriver through it! Roode blocks it and backdrops Bully into the ring! Roode climbs up top and dives off with an attempt at the Blockbuster, but Bully moves out of the way and lays into Roode with elbows.

Bully attempts to kick Roode through a table but Roode moves out of the way and Bully puts himself through it. Roode attempts a Roode Bomb but Bully blocks it and then attempts a Powerbomb, but Roode blocks it and lands on his feet! Bully just flat out throws his body at Roode but Roode sidesteps him and Bully goes flying through the table!

Backstage Abyss still has Magnus' title and when Magnus tries to get it back from him Abyss shoves it into Magnus' chest. Abyss asks Magnus what the hell he was doing out there and Magnus says he has no problem tapping when the belt isn't on the line. Abyss says he doesn't like losing but Magnus says when they started their business partnership he made it very clear that this whole thing was about keeping the World Title. Magnus tells Abyss not to let MVP get in his head or he'll end up going back to being someone's freak show.

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Gunner and Storm are shown getting ready for the main event.

Another vignette highlighting Knux back in his hometown is shown. Some sexy chick shows him around his dad's business that was destroyed by a recent flood. She says she and his dad needed him but Knux says he felt trapped there. She says that while he was chasing his dreams his family was drowning literally. She says that before she and he have a talk about what's going to happen with them he needs to make things right with his old man.

Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne

These two are former partners and rivals. Last week Angelina offered Madison a spot in the Beautiful People V. 2 but then beat her ass after Madison originally balked at the idea. Madison slides in the ring and the fight is on! Madison clotheslines Angelina and then clotheslines her again in the corner before stomping her down. Angelina rolls out of the ring and calls for a timeout but Madison chases her around the ring. Angelina rolls back in the ring and then she attempts to elbow drop Madison as she climbed back in but Madison rolls out of the way. Madison slams Angelina in the turnbuckles as Velvet comes down to the ring. Madison charges at Angelina but she moves and Madison goes flying through the ropes to the floor. Angelina comes out and argues with Velvet who was checking on Madison. Angelina tosses Madison back in the ring and then as she gets back in the ring as some words for Velvet which allows Madison to roll her up! 1...2...NO Angelina kicks out and then Madison goes for a Crucifix but for some reason Angelina didn't drop back so Madison tried to turn it into another move and they both just eventually crashed to the mat where Madison covered her for another nearfall. Angelina kicks Madison repeatedly and then connects with a Jawbreaker! Angelina tosses Madison out to the floor where Velvet encourages her to get back in the ring. Angelina comes out and argues with Velvet before tossing Madison back in the ring. Angelina covers Madison and gets another rearfall. Angelina rakes the back of Madison and then she chokes Madison in the ropes. Angelina rakes the face of Madison and then hits a Forearm Smash. Angelina whips Madison into the ropes and attempts a clothesline, but Madison ducks and then they both grab each other by the hair and slam each other to the mat. Angelina gets back up and attempts another forearm but Madison bocks it and hits a series of forearms of her own. Madison hits the ropes and connects with a clothesline followed by a Back Elbow and then a Bridging Northern Lights Suplex! 1...2...NO Angelina kicks out and then Madison dropkicks Angelina sending her out to the floor. Angelina and Velvet argue with each other and then Madison hits a sliding dropkick to Angelina on the floor! The referee tries to get them back in the ring and then Madison tosses Angelina in. As the referee was climbing back in, and had his back to Madison, Velvet kicked Madison and DDT'd her on the floor! Velvet rolls Madison into the ring as Angelina distracts the referee and Velvet laughs at Madison! Angelina covers Madison and gets the pin as The Beautiful People smile at each other.

Winner: Angelina via pinfall (DDT)

The Beautiful People celebrate what they just did and laugh in Madison's face.

In the back ODB and EY talk about the match with Joe. ODB says he is finally getting a shot at the World Title next week so he needs to be careful, but EY says it's not even about the title he's tired of people doubting him.

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Kenny King walks into MVP's office and introduces himself to MVP. King wants to know who the sacrificial lamb for him is tonight, but MVP says the show is all booked up tonight but he does have a big show "fit for a King" next week. He says that he'll make sure he has something for King next week. King says he's going to show MVP "what the King brings to the table."

"Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe vs. "Showtime" Eric Young

Joe and EY circle each other and then Joe shoves EY and EY responds in kind with a series of right hands! Joe tosses EY out to the floor but EY quickly gets back in the ring and hits a dropkick that sends Joe into the corner. EY attempts to whip Joe into the ropes but Joe counters into a knee to the gut. EY answers with a big right and then ducks a clothesline from Joe and bounces off the ropes with a Flying Forearm! 1...2..NO Joe kicks out! EY shoves Joe into the corner and lays into him with right hands. EY attempts to whip Joe into the opposite corner but Joe reverses it and EY flips over the top to the apron. EY attempts a shoulder block through the ropes but Joe saw it coming and met EY's face with his boot. Joe destroys EY with a Running Back Elbow and then he slams EY into the turnbuckles. Joe kills EY's chest with a chop and then whips him into the opposite corner. Joe hits a Running Back Elbow followed by the Leaping Enziguri for a nearfall. Joe headbutts EY and then hits a Snapmare Takeover followed by a chop to the back and a kick to the front! Joe follows up with a Leaping Knee Drop for another nearfall. Joe whips EY into the corner and charges at him but EY floats over and then hits the ropes and they clothesline each other! Joe and EY both get to their feet and exchange strikes with each other, but when Joe goes for a clothesline EY ducks and hits a Spinning Clothesline! EY follows up with a dropkick and then a Scoop Slam! EY climbs up top but Joe gets to his feet and charges at EY but EY leaps over him and lands on his feet. EY then charges at Joe but eats a Standing Uranage! 1...2...NO EY kicks out! Joe whips EY back into the corner and charges at him but EY gets his boot up and then climbs up top and attempts a Moonsault, but Joe moves out of the way and then locks in the Coquina Clutch! EY tries to get to the ropes but Joe uses his boot to kick himself back to the center of the ring. EY fights to the corner and tries to do the old Stone Cold-Bret Hart spot where he uses the turnbuckles to drop back into a pin. Joe chokes EY out as the referee raises his arm three times and it falls three times.

Winner: Joe via KO (Coquina Clutch)

Earl Hebner comes out and talks to Brian Hebner suggesting that Joe's shoulders were actually on the mat while he had EY in the Clutch.

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The hunt for Willow continues with EC3 walks up to a cabin in the woods where Spud's stupid mask that he was wearing is hanging on a post.

Footage of what happened after Impact went off the air is shown where Samuel Shaw walked into Christy Hemme's dressing room. Hemme freaks out as Shaw corners her and then she slaps him and screams at him to get out. Shaw gets into her face and then grabs a pair of scissors and cuts her hair before walking away leaving Christy crying. Tenay says that MVP suspended Shaw for one week and made a Straight Jacket Match for next week between Shaw and Anderson.

Another video package highlighting the history of Gunner and Storm is shown.

Main Event in a Falls Count Anywhere Match: "Cowboy" James Storm vs. Gunner

They are referring to this match as "Gunner-Storm II: Unlocked." No DQ, no countout, falls count anywhere, there must be a winner tonight. Gunner meets Storm in the entrance ramp and the fight is on! Gunner slams Storm into the ring steps and then grabs a table and sets it up at ringside! Storm slams Gunner into the guardrail and then into the ring steps. Storm tries to slam Gunner into the apron but Gunner blocks it and slams Storm into the apron. Gunner throws a chair into the ring and then Suplexes Storm on the floor! Gunner tosses some trashcan lids into the ring and then Storm grabs Gunner and pushes him into the ring steps. Storm grabs a fans drink and hits Gunner with it. Storm slams Gunner into the apron and then places him on the apron and hits a Running Mafia Kick to the side of Gunner's head! Storm drags Gunner to the entrance ramp and Suplexes him onto it! Gunner fights back as Storm tries to slam him into the ring steps and then slams a chair into Storm's gut and tosses two or three chairs in the ring. The fight finally spills into the ring as Storm dives off the top with a Flying DDT on a charging Gunner!

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Back from the break Gunner slams Storm into the turnbuckles and then hits a Rebound Suplex off the ropes Tully Blanchard style for a nearfall. Gunner wedges a chair in the corner and then grabs Storm and attempts to slam him into it, but Storm reverses it and tries to slam Gunner into it. Gunner blocks it with his boot and then nails Storm with a trashcan lid! They begin killing each other with lids and then Gunner hits the ropes and runs right into a big shot with the lid from Storm! Storm hits the ropes and eats a Spear from Gunner! 1...2...NO Storm kicks out! Storm pokes Gunner in the eye and hits a big uppercut. Storm charges at Gunner but Gunner catches him with an elbow and hits a Sunset Flip, but Storm rolls through and then catapults Gunner into that chair that they set up earlier! Storm hits the Backstabber and then dives off the top with a crazy Flying Elbow Drop as Gunner was damn near all the way across the ring! 1...2...NO Gunner still manages to kick out! Storm goes back out to the floor and pulls out another chair and then a beer bottle. There's like four chairs in the ring at this point. Storm picks up a trashcan lid and gets on the apron but Gunner Spears Storm off the apron and then the table set up at ringside! Gunner rolls Storm back in the ring and covers him, 1...2...NO Storm kicks out! Gunner grabs two chairs and sets them up in the ring like he did at Lockdown. One of the chairs is halfway broken. Gunner puts Storm up on the top rope and climbs up with him but Storm fights him off. Gunner comes back with a series of headbutts and then Superplexes Storm off the top and onto the chairs! 1...2...NO Storm kicks out this time, that was the move that finished it at Lockdown! Gunner lifts Storm up for the Gun Rack but Storm blocks it and hits Closing Time! Storm then hits the Last Call and Gunner bounces off the ropes back into a second Last Call! 1...2...NO Gunner manages to kick out again! A "this is awesome" chant starts up and I must concur! Storm pulls out another beer bottle but Gunner is able to roll over and grab the beer bottle from earlier and blasts Storm with it as he grabs him! Gunner hits the Hangar 18 (F5)! 1...2...3!

Winner: Gunner via pinfall (Hangar 18)

The hunt for Willow continues as EC3 walks into the abandoned cabin. EC3 finds Spud tied up on a cot and Willow appears behind EC3 attacking him! Willow leaves as quickly as he appeared and EC3 says if Willow wants to play games then it's "game on."

3/27 TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: Storm vs Gunner

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

 After this past Thursday, Magnus is STILL the World Heavyweight Champion - thanks to the onslaught by Abyss on MVP and Samoa Joe! How will MVP react to Abyss attacking him? Will MVP make an executive decision to punish The Monster? Could Samoa Joe and Eric Young take matters into their own hands in their battle against Magnus and Abyss? The war continues Thursday on IMPACT on SpikeTV!

 Thursday's IMPACT will feature Gunner vs. "Cowboy" James Storm in an UNLOCKED Match - No Disqualification…No Countout…Falls Count Anywhere…There MUST be a winner! This past week, Storm took the war to a new and personal level when he viciously attacked Gunner's father! Now, Gunner is hellbent on revenge against his former tag team partner on Thursday's broadcast on SpikeTV! Don't miss it!

- Also this Thursday, Angelina Love makes her in-ring return against Knockouts Champion Madison Rayne! However, reports are that Velvet Sky is angry with Angelina about what she did to Madison backstage this past week when she attacked and threatened the Knockouts Champion! What will Velvet do on Thursday night? Tune in and find out!

 Plus, after what happened in Nashville at the TNA Headquarters this past week, Bully Ray has promised payback against Bobby Roode! Bully was tricked into a meeting with Dixie Carter in Nashville, but it was all a setup by Roode to attack his nemesis!

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Gunner vs. "Cowboy" James Storm in a Steel Cage Match is now official for Lockdown in Miami

James Storm vs Gunner has been added to the TNA Locdown Card. The full card is as follows

STEEL CAGE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Magnus vs. Samoa Joe

STEEL CAGE LETHAL LOCKDOWN
Team MVP (MVP, ?,?,?) vs. Team Dixie (Bobby Roode, ?,?,?)

STEEL CAGE KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP
Madison Rayne vs. Gail Kim 

STEEL CAGE MATCH
Gunner vs. "Cowboy" James Storm

Opinionated View- Awesome card so far. Gunner vs Storm should be a real barn buyer. 

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2/20 Impact Wrestling Report: Gunner vs Magnus World TItle on the Line

Week two from England opens with a graphic paying tribute to Big Daddy V/Viscera/Mabel who passed away this week. He wrestled briefly for TNA under the Mabel name in TNA’s early days.

A video package hyping up Gunner-Magnus for tonight airs with Gunner talking about how much winning the World Title would mean to him. Pictures of him growing up as a kid with paper title belts are spliced throughout it as well as a nice touch.

Magnus and Dixie talk backstage about a “done deal” they were discussing and Dixie gets pissed at Magnus second guessing him. She asks if Magnus is going to “break the news” or if she is going to have to do it. Magnus says he will but he warns her that if whatever it is backfires then she’s on her own. Magnus tells EC3 that they have to put their personal differences aside for the better good. Magnus & EC3 shake hands and Magnus tells Spud to keep an eye out for the Wolves.

Magnus and Dixie walk down to the ring and Magnus says he needs MVP to come out to the ring so they can make an announcement.

MVP comes out and a massive “MVP” chant breaks out. Magnus introduces himself to MVP and he says that he isn’t impressed by people who glorify criminal conduct or that MVP spent nine years in jail. Magnus says if MVP ever gets in the ring with him nine years will be nothing compared to nine minutes with Magnus. He says before he makes the announcement that will bring MVP’s “short lived era” to an end he needs to make something very clear to MVP. Magnus says that if MVP steps out of line with him, he doesn’t care how much money he has, he will make an example out of MVP.

MVP says he knows Magnus is the World Champion because he never misses an opportunity to tell everybody in the world that. MVP mocks Magnus while saying he has self esteem issues and says that real champions don’t have to declare that they the champion because people will point to them and say “there’s the champ not there’s the paper champ.” MVP says they could stand out there and exchange insults all night but he’s here for his answer to the Lethal Lockdown challenge while looking over at Dixie.

A “YES” chant starts up and Magnus says on behalf of Dixie Carter they accept the challenge. Magnus says he regrets to tell MVP that he can’t be in the match as team captain because he has to defend his belt against Samoa Joe after he beats Gunner tonight. MVP mocks Magnus for looking past Gunner but Magnus says he doesn’t care who he faces whether it’s a “decorated war hero or a cheap “50 Cent” knockoff” he will make whoever he faces his bitch. MVP gets pissed and decks Magnus!

MVP and Magnus brawl until EC3 runs out and attacks MVP from behind! IN the back The Wolves try to get to the ring but Spud has security hold them back. The Wolves lay out security and then the throw Spud into an equipment case! Gunner runs out and chases EC3 and Magnus off. The Wolves stop Magnus and EC3 from getting away but Magnus shoves EC3 into them and then runs to the back! EC3 swings at Edwards but he blocks the shot and then shoves EC3 into a spinning back kick from Davey.

A video package highlighting the drama between Roode and Dixie is shown. Roode is then shown arriving backstage but he says that he will say anything that he has to say to everyone in the ring.

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Backstage a pissed of EC3 finds Magnus and says that he literally just threw him to The Wolves. Magnus says it’s in the best interest of TNA and Dixie that he doesn’t risk injury. Magnus tells EC3 to settle down and do as he’s told. EC3 says he just showed his true colors and mockingly screams that he’ll have his back tonight.

Samoa Joe is in the ring and he says at Lockdown he gets to face the winner of Gunner/Magnus, but unfortunately that has left his dance card empty for the night so he came out to correct that. Joe says he didn’t come to see a Championship match, he came here to get into a fight! Joe says “any resident of Dixieland” in the back that want to walk the aisle in climb in with him can come on down.

Bro-Mans walk out and it looks like it will be Zema but then all three get on the apron and then climb in with Joe. Joe asks which one it will be but then says he can make this simple and says “how about all three!”

Handicap Match 
“Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe vs. Bro-Mans & Zema Ion

Joe decks Robbie and then lays out Jesse! Joe hits Zema with a back elbow and then shoves Robbie into the ropes and destroys him with a Lariat! Joe hits Jesse with a Flying Knee and then whips Zema into the corner. Zema springs out of the corner with a Flying Cross Body, but Joe nonchalantly moves out of the way as Zema crash lands. Joe hits a Running Forearm on Zema and then sets up for the Muscle Buster but Bro-Mans attack him from behind. The heels beat Joe down and take turns stomping on him. Zema and Robbie hold Joe as Jesse hits a dropkick and then Robbie dives off the top with the Fist Pump Drop! Zema then hits a Moonsault out of the corner! 1…2…NO Joe kicks out! Joe fights back with some vicious chops and slaps but again the numbers game gets the better of him. During that sequence Zema caught a wicked slap to the face. Bro-Mans whip Joe into the corner and then Robbie and Zema whip Jesse into a Running Clothesline on Joe. Zema whips Robbie into a Running Shoulder Block and then all three sandwich Joe in the corner with Running Knees! Zema covers Joe again and gets another nearfall. Bro-Mans hold Joe as Zema dives off the top with a Missile Dropkick but Joe pulls Bro-Mans into the kick! Joe caves Zema’s chest in with a chop and then a Running Elbow followed by a Leaping Enziguri! Joe grabs Jesse in a front headlock and then ducks a clothesline from Robbie and chops him before locking him in a side headlock with the free hand. Joe then hits a DDT/Russian Legsweep combo on the Bro-Mans! All three of the heels roll out to the floor but they are not safe from a Flying Samoan! Joe hits the Elbow Suicida through the ropes onto Bro-Mans on the floor! In the ring Joe goes for the Muscle Buster on Zema but Zema rakes his eyes and then goes for a Tornado DDT. Joe blocks it and then catches a charging Zema with a Standing Uranage! Joe hits the Muscle Buster and then locks in the Coquina Clutch as Zema taps immediately!

Winner: Samoa Joe via submission (Coquina Clutch)

In the back Christy Hemme talks to a stagehand but as she walks away psycho ass Samuel Shaw grabs him the by the neck and drags him away before slamming him into a wall repeatedly! Shaw then kicks his head into the side of an equipment case. Shaw then picks up a battery pack which Christy had sat down and starts starring at as he strokes it. Yeah, that guy has issues.

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In the back Bobby Roode talks to James Storm and says he needs to say something to him before he goes out and does what he’s going to do. Roode says they both got into the business for the same reasons, their love for it, but this business can do strange things to people. He says since day one in TNA he felt like he couldn’t trust and he felt like he was pushing everyone away from him, and things have just gotten too much for him there. Roode says he and Storm have had some great history together, good and bad, and he is aware all the bad is on him. He says he can’t go back and erase the bad stuff but the good stuff with Beer Money and Fortune you can’t just create that out of thin air. He says that run was special and he knows now looking back that at the end of the day Storm was the only guy he could ever trust. Storm laughs and asks if he’s been in his beer.

Storm says he knows Roode very well and if he’s about to go out and do what he thinks he’s going to do, don’t. He says they did get into the business for their love of it and they knew what they were getting in to as well. Storm says if the business slaps you in the face you have to slap back. Storm says the business is dog eat dog and they both knew that getting into it and the only people responsible for their actions are themselves. Roode and Storm hug in a pretty cool moment and then Roode walks away.

Aries walks into MVP’s office and MVP says he needs an “anchor” for his Lethal Lockdown team to join him and The Wolves. Aries says an “anchor pulls things down” but he puts things over the top. Aries asks if he joins what’s in it for him and MVP says if he wins he gets control of the wrestling product and he can make positive changes. Aries says he’s always tried to do what’s best for the company and the company hasn’t always done what was best for him. He says that a lot of people have sat in MVP’s position and promised him a lot of things but never followed through so he needs to know MVP can put his money where his mouth is. MVP says he can’t change the past but he can assure there will be positive changes. Aries says he appreciates that and he will think about it and give him an answer.

A video package highlighting the UK tour is shown. A backstage “fight” between Madison Rayne and Gail Kim is shown that a stagehand caught on his cell phone.

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Street Fight 
Non-Title Match
“Killer Queen” Madison Rayne vs. Gail Kim w/Lei’D Tapa

Madison attacks Gail in the aisle as she was making her entrance. Madison hits Gail with a cookie sheet and then slams her into the ring apron. Madison tosses Gail in the ring and then hits a series of clotheslines followed by a roundhouse kick. Madison kicks a cookie sheet into Gail’s face and then covers her for a nearfall. Madison grabs a pan and wedges it between the top and middle turnbuckles. Madison shoves Gail into it but Gail blocks it and hits a back kick on Madison. Gail puts the boots to Madison and then chokes her with a kendo stick. Gail hits Madison with the kendo stick and then goes for a Figure Four, but Madison kicks Gail into that pan she wedged in the corner! Madison kicks Gail in the head sending her to the floor. Madison goes to climb to the outside but Tapa gets between she and Gail so Madison dives off the apron onto Tapa! Tapa catches her in midair but then Madison kicks herself off the apron into a Spinning DDT attempt causing her feet to catch Gail in the head. Tapa blocks the DDT and slams Madison into the apron. Gail wraps Madison’s legs around the ring post and puts her in the Hanging Figure Four! Gail grabs a chair and swings it at Madison’s legs but Madison moves and then kicks the chair into Gail’s face! Madison tosses Gail back in the ring and Spears Gail! Tapa tries to attack Madison but Madison hits her with a cookie sheet and then lays into her with a kendo stick! Madison then goes to hit her with a chair but Gail catches her from behind with the title belt! 1…2…3!

Winner: Gail Kim via pinfall

Gail’s nose is busted open as she celebrates her win.

In the back Mr. Anderson shows Christy pictures of his twins as we see Sam Shaw’s psycho ass creeping in the background.

Another vignette hyping up Gunner is shown with members of his family talking about his love for wrestling as well as Gunner talking about being in the marines. I really wish they would do stuff like this more, gives you more of a reason to root for someone. Gunner mentions that if he was still in the marines he could retire in another 5 years, but he wouldn’t be happy because wrestling was his passion and had his heart. Gunner talks about having to work for everything while Magnus has had everything handed to him. That is definitely an old school dynamic to a feud but still works.

Storm approaches Gunner in the back and they walk into a room to talk about something.

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EC3 backstage says that Kurt Angle is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time and out of respect for him he will let Angle “break the news” next week. He’s implying Angle’s career is over.

James Storm tries to give Gunner a pep talk for his World Title match and Gunner says this is what he’s wanted his whole life. Storm says that’s what he likes about Gunner, he’s always humble but he needs to start thinking about himself and be a little selfish and enjoy this. He tells Gunner to “live it for you” in this moment but then Gunner hands Storm the Tag Title briefcase and says he wants to give him that and says they can cash that in together after he wins the World Title.

Bobby Roode comes down to the ring and says for the last 11 years he has been proud to call TNA his home and as a small child everyone has dreams to of growing up to be something big. He says for the last 17 years he has lived his dream as a pro wrestler and to be able to put on a pair of boots and do what he does best in the ring in front of great wrestling fans was his dream. Roode says he’s done a lot of things I his career that he’s not proud of and if everyone thinks he was a ruthless son of gun in the ring they should have seen him in the back. He says he has ruined friendships but he can’t change what he has done, and the only thing he can change now is his future. Roode says that is why he’s here tonight to talk about the future. A “please don’t go” chant starts up and Roode says tonight is his last night as a wrestler as a massive “NO” chant breaks out. Roode says he can’t do this anymore and for the last several months all he has been able to see in the mirror is hate. He says for the last several months he has had to listen and put up with Dixie Carter’s crap day in and day out, and he just can’ do it anymore so he has to walk away. Roode says before he goes he wants to do something he has never done in his entire career, thank all the fans. Roode thanks the fan and then drops the mic and starts to walk but Dixie Carter stops him and comes down to the ring.

Dixie says that Bobby can’t just walk out because he has a contract, and she says that she is the one that decides when he can leave. Roode says he just can’t do this anymore and he doesn’t want to be here anymore. Dixie says he doesn’t get to make that call and then she namedrops Jeff Hardy, Sting, and AJ Styles and she says she didn’t want any of them in her company because all they did was cause problems. A MASSIVE “AJ” chant starts and Dixie says she NEEDS Bobby. Bobby asks her why she needs him and asks if she needs him so she can break more promises or protect her champion some more. Dixie says that she is about to say something for the first time too, and she apologizes to Roode and says she has been dealing with so much lately. Roode says that is not his problem and he doesn’t want to work for her anymore. Dixie says wrestling is in his blood and asks what else he will do. She says that Lockdown is going to be the most important night in her and TNA’s history and she needs him to captain her team. She says that she needs a captain that will want the victory as bad as she does which causes Bobby to laugh and asks why in the world he would do that after all the broken promises.

Dixie says this isn’t about a title shot and says she needs him to have a vested interest in this so she is willing to give Roode 10% ownership of TNA if he captains her team! That seems to have piqued Roode’s interest and he asks if she is serious. She says she will put it in writing and swear on a bible in front of judges if he needs it. Roode thinks about it for a second and then agrees and shakes her hand. Roode gets in her face and says that if she thinks for one second that she is going to screw him over he will dedicate the rest of his life to destroying her life.

In the back JB talks to a Gut Check winner Bad Bones Jones. He says some stuff in German (I think it’s German”) as we can see Christy and Anderson still looking at baby pictures. Psycho boy attacks Anderson and knocks Christy down in the process. He slams Anderson into the wall and then realizes that he laid Christy out too and then picks her up and walks away with her!

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Bad Influence approach Roode in the back and talk about what just happened. Kaz and Daniels say if he is looking for some soldiers then he needs to look no further. Roode says this is a huge deal and he needs the best team in the match, but he can’t just pick his friends. He tells them to go out to the ring and prove why they’re the best. That didn’t seem to make them very happy.

The Wolves vs. Bad Influence

Eddie and Kaz star the match off against each other and Edwards gets Kaz in a waistlock, but Kaz takes Eddie down and then grabs his leg but Eddie kicks him away. Eddie comes back with a side headlock takeover and then Kaz counters with a headscissors. They both get to their feet and Kaz catches Eddie with a side headlock takeover of his own. They both get to their feet and stare each other down. Daniels distracts Eddie which allows Kaz to hit him from behind and then the heels double team him in the corner. Daniels tags in and hits a shoulder block on Eddie and then knocks Davey off the apron. Eddie comes back with a chop and then hits the ropes where Davey blind tags himself in. Eddie slides through the legs of Daniels and The Wolves catch him with a Double Japanese Armdrag! Kaz dives off the top but drops down right into kicks from both of The Wolves! The Wolves whip Kaz into the ropes and Eddie hits a drop toehold followed by a sliding dropkick from Davey! Eddie whips Davey into a Running Forearm on Daniels in the corner and then Davey shoves Daniels into a Shining Wizard from Eddie! 1…2…NO Daniels kicks out! Davey hits a scoop slam and then climbs up top but Kaz grabs his leg. Davey kicks him off and then goes for a punt kick on Kaz, but Kaz move and Daniels hits him from behind knocking him to the floor. Kaz puts the boots to Davey on the floor and then slams him into the apron. Kaz rolls Davey into the ring and then Bad Influence whips Davey into the ropes. Kaz leapfrogs him and Davey runs into a clothesline from Daniels and then Daniels Hip Tosses Kaz into a Leg Drop on Davey! 1…2…NO Davey kicks out! Kaz puts Davey in a Cravate but Davey fights up to his feet and breaks the hold with elbows. Davey hits the ropes but eats a spinning heel kick! 1…2…NO Davey kicks out again! Kaz tosses Davey into the boot of Daniels and then tags Daniels into the match. Kaz whips Davey into a back elbow from Daniels and then Daniels climbs up top and rides Davey to the mat with a Diving Stomp! 1…2…NO Davey kicks out and Daniels knocks Eddie off the apron. Bad Influence then double teams Davey in their corner. They whip Davey into the ropes and attempt a double clothesline but Davey ducks it and shoves Kaz into Daniels! Davey hits an Enziguri on Kaz and gets the hot tag on Eddie! Eddie hits a running elbow to both Bad Influence members and then attempts to whip Daniels into Kaz, but Daniels reverses it sending Eddie into Kaz. Eddie catches Kaz with a Mafia Kick though and then lights Daniels up with some vicious chops Japanese style! Eddie whips Daniels into the opposite corner and then charges at him but Daniels gets his boots up and climbs to the top. Eddie hits a Leaping Enziguri and then hits the Chin Checker (Backpack Stunner) off the top! 1…2…NO Kaz breaks it up! Davey tosses Kaz out to the floor but then Daniels hits him from behind. Daniels catches a charging Eddie with a Standing Uranage! Daniels goes for the BME but Eddie moves and Daniels lands on his feet. Daniels kicks Eddie bounces off the ropes but Davey slides in and The Wolves nail Daniels with the Alarm Clock! Davey then obliterates Kaz with a punt kick from the apron as Eddie climbs up top! Eddie hits a Diving Double Foot Stomp off the top to the back of Daniels! Davey howls off the top rope and then hits a Diving Double Foot Stomp of his own to the chest of Daniels! 1…2…3!

Winners: The Wolves via pinfall (Double Diving Foot Stomps)

In the back Samuel Shaw carries Christy to a bench and lays her down. Christy wakes up and asks what just happened but Shaw tells her that everything is okay. Shaw notices the cameraman and chases him away.

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A vignette hyping up Magnus this time airs with him talking about his quest towards the belt and the pressure that is on him now that he has the belt especially in the UK.

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Main Event
TNA World Heavyweight Championship 
No DQ Match
Magnus (c) vs. “The Modern Day Viking” Gunner

Boxing style intros for this one and Tenay announces that Dixie has made this match “Magnus Rules” which means No DQ, No Countout. Magnus and Gunner circle but then as Gunner goes for a lockup Magnus retreats to the floor instead. They finally lockup and Gunner gets Magnus in a waistlock but Magnus counters into a wristlock. Gunner reverses it into a wristlock of his own. Magnus rolls through and reverses the hold and then transitions into a side headlock. Gunner shoves Magnus but Magnus holds onto the headlock as he slides on the mat. Gunner tries to counter with a Back Suplex but Magnus holds onto the headlock even as they hit the mat. Gunner gets back to his feet and tries to shove Magnus into the ropes again but again Magnus just simply holds onto the headlock to the frustration of Gunner. Gunner again goes for a Back Suplex but this time Magnus catches him with a side headlock takeover. Gunner rolls Magnus over into a pin but Magnus rolls back over still holding onto that damn headlock. Randy Orton would be so jealous of all those headlock variations (I kid before someone yells at me). Gunner fights back to his feet and this time he is able to shove Magnus off but then gets knocked right back down with a shoulder block from the champ. Magnus hits the ropes but runs right into a back elbow from Gunner. Gunner hits a clothesline and attempts to whip Magnus into the corner, but Magnus reverses it and then charges at Gunner. Gunner nails him with a back elbow and then hits a series of strikes. Gunner whips Magnus into the corner and charges at him but Magnus gets his foot up and then hits a Running Knee to the back that sends Gunner out to the floor. Magnus calls for someone to come from the back but The Wolves and Storm come out instead of the heels!

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Back from the break Magnus attempts a suplex but Gunner counters into a Vertical Suplex of his own. Gunner charges at Magnus but runs into a drop toe hold. Magnus quickly puts Gunner in a Camel Clutch! Gunner fights out of the hold by lifting Magnus up into the air and he backs Magnus into the corner. Magnus comes right back and gets Gunner in a Sleeper as Storm yells at Gunner not to quit. Gunner fights up to his feet and breaks the hold with a Backdrop Suplex! Both men are down but get to their feet before the 10 count and then start exchanging strikes. Gunner gets the better of the champ with forearms but then Magnus cuts him off with a knee to the gut as Gunner hit the ropes. Magnus hits the MDD and then climbs up top! Magnus dives off with the Flying Elbow Drop! 1…2…NO Gunner kicks out! Magnus rolls out to the floor and grabs the World Title and swings it at Gunner, but Gunner ducks and then lifts Magnus up in the air! Magnus rakes his eyes and then both men collide with Cross Body attempts! EC3 and Bro-Mans come from the crowd and hit the ring, but Storm and The Wolves fight them off and drag them to the back! In the ring Gunner hits a vicious Powerbomb on Magnus! Gunner climbs up top and dives off with a Flying Headbutt! 1…2…NO Spud runs out and puts Magnus’ foot on the bottom rope! Gunner realizes what just happened and goes after Spud but Magnus catches him with the World Title belt! 1…2…NO Gunner still kicks out! Storm runs out and chases Spud away. Magnus slams Gunner into the corner but Gunner starts to fire himself up! Gunner slams his own head into the turnbuckles repeatedly as he gets fired up and then hits Magnus with right hands and a double sledge! Gunner headbutts Magnus and then a Running Knee! Gunner hits a Slingshot Suplex off the ropes! Gunner hits a Uranage Suplex and then he climbs up top! Spud climbs in the ring and gets between Gunner and Magnus, but Storm comes in and tosses Spud out of the ring! Gunner dives off the top but Storm catches him in midair with the Last Call! Storm stares down at Gunner as Magnus looks at him shockingly. 1…2…3!

Winner & STILL World Champ: Magnus via pinfall