Its time for one of the bigger TNA events all year Lockdown. This year the event is back to its roots as an all steel cage match event. Now since TNA's last major PPV the company has undergone some major changes. Some talents have left and new ones have debuted others have found new life. We have spent months building up the reign off Magnus and the reign of terror by Dixie Carter. And the team of Gunner and James Storm has fallen apart. Lets take a took at this card and debate if it's worth the money. Quick note there will be spoilers for this upcoming week's Impact Wrestling so stop reading if you don't want spoiled.
TNA World Heavyweight Championship Magnus © vs Samoa Joe- Magnus has become the heel champion. He turned his back on the fans joined up with Dixie won the world title. Every time he has defend the world title it's been outside interference from various heels to keep it and both AJ Styles and Sting lost there TNA careers because of it. Joe a man that was stable mates with Magnus in the Main Event Mafia has been on the victims of the attacks. He also been willing to stand up and face down Dixie Land. He beat Magnus cleanly in a tag match. I think this match has great potential one these two have had some very good matches in the past. Also the cage match stipulation fits perfectly given every one of Magnus title matches has involved outside interference. Magnus has really come into his own over the years and he makes a great champion. Joe has found that fire that he needs to be great you get the sense of his renewed push and the need for a locker room leader has motivated him. My pick for a winner is kind of hard it kind of depends. See I cold see TNA trying to send the fans home happy so if this main events I could see Joe winning if its a Semi Main Event I cold see Magnus winning.
Lethal Lockdown For Control of TNA if Team Dixie wins Bobby Roode and Austin Aries each get 5% of the company Team Dixie Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, Jessie, and Robbie vs Team MVP MVP, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, and Jeff Hardy- Since Dixie Carter has turned heel she has made life heel for all the faces. MVP came in as an investor its the story of a one of the boys getting power and now wanting to make things better for the boys. Roode l wanted to quit in storyline after not getting his promised title shot but agreed to come back after Dixie promised his 10% and Aries cut a deal to get 5% for himself. The Wolves beat the BroMans for the TNA tag titles.Than the BroMans regained them. Hardy was driven off by Dixie's actions and is make his return now. There is so much talent in this match there is almost no chance it could be bad. We are going to see some blood. There is a chance Jeff Hardy won't' show up instead we might get Willow. I do expect an awful lot of blood and some big spots. My pick for a winner I think team VMP wins because they are getting ready to end Dixie being in charge.
James Storm vs Gunner- These two teamed together and held the tag team titles. Gunner won a world title shot in the feast or fired match but to it he took it from Storm. It was one of those cases where neither guy was in the wrong Storm was Gunner's parter but it was a match where it was everyone man for themselves. They appeared to patch things up but when Gunner caused in his feast or fired case for a world title shot Storm cost him the match. This match has so much potential you got two old school throws back style wresters. Now TNA spent a few months building to the feud so I don't think this will be a one and one feud so I predict Storm some how stealing a win and the feud keeps on going. I also think this could wind up being match of the night.
Kurt Angle vs Ethan Carter The Third- Its the legend one of the all time best vs the young upstart. EC3 attacked Kurt a few weeks ago on Impact. There have been a lot of rumors about if Kurt is leaving TNA and going back to the WWE. EC3 has really impressed me he came into TNA got a major push and has shown he can hang with the top guys. He's still got his winning streak going on but in a lot of ways this will be the biggest match of his career. Now Kurt is said to be hurt and in need of surgery and if he is leaving this well could be his write off. This should be a good match Kurt is always looking to steal the show and will push himself even hurt. EC3 needs to rise to the occasion here but expect EC3 to get the win.
Knockouts Championship Madison Rayne © vs Gail Kim- These two were allies and tag parters. Madison returned to TNA late last year as a face. Madison won the Knockouts title during Genesis special. A few weeks ago Gail won a non title street fight. I can't wait to see this match. Gail been in a number of cage matches over years hell it was even her match with Jackie Moore that kicked off the Knockouts Division. We know Gail can fly and wold be willing to go off the top of the cage. Madison has never lacked in the ring either. I think Gail regains the championship here maybe after Lady Tapi somehow gets involved.
Mr. Anderson vs Samuel Shaw- Shaw re-debuted a few months ago with a complete overhall of his gimmick, look, and wrestling style. He started a storyline with Christy Hemme where he became obsessed with her. He jumped Anderson when he saw Anderson and Hemme talking backstage. Now the real issue that might hurt this match is Shaw hasn't had many matches on TV so how will he do in a longer match. Also Anderson had been feuding with Bully Ray we have only had a few segments to build this match up. Anderson can have a very good match and he should be able to cover for any issues Shaw might have. Plus Shaw has a great gimmick. Winner I saw Anderson but a post match attack by Shaw.
Bad Influence and Chris Sabin vs The Great Muta, Sanada, and Tigre Uno- This match is all about promoting the upcoming TNA Outbreak One Night Only Show. And debuting Tigre Uno. The only real concern I have is Muta who is very far past his prime. Hopefully though the other five guys can cover for him. I see Muta and company going over.
