VIDEO: Recap of the results of
TNA's Slammiversary
PPV last Sunday
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1. New York Street Fight
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Brother Ray vs. Brutus Magnus:
Brutus Magnus Before the match begins, Magnus' opponent Brother Ray jumps Magnus. Brother Ray slams Magnus' head into the steel post then throws Magnus into the ring. Clothesline by Ray sends Magnus down. Ray is out for revenge after Magnus' role in costing Brother Ray and Brother Devon the tag titles. Ray throws Magnus out of the ring then peppers him with fists. The action spills into the crowd as Brother Ray goes after Magnus. Eye rake by Magnus gives him the chance to mount a comeback. Flying axehandle onto Ray. Ray reverses an Irish whip and sends Magnus into a wall near the fans. Magnus flees towards the ring with Ray in hot pursuit. Ray rolls Magnus into the ring. Looking for plunder, Ray pulls a table from under the ring. Ray sets up the table in the ring and you know who he wants to plant through. Just then, the British Invasion run in, laying out Brother Ray. It's a four on one as Sheik Bashir directs traffic. Fortunately for Ray, Brother Devon runs in wielding a chair and cleaning house.
WINNER: No contest.
After the match, Team 3-D take their frustrations out by planting Kiyoshi through the table.
BACKSTAGE: TNA's Lauren is in the parking lot asking Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe why Joe is in the Mafia. Does Sting know about this? Neither man answers and leave to enter the arena.
VIDEO: Hype video for TNA Video Vault.
PROMO: Newly crowned TNA World Champion Kurt Angle leads the Mafia to the ring with their newest member-Samoa Joe!
Angle introduces himself to the fans then introduces the newest member of the Mafia. From the Nation of Violence-Samoa Joe! Joe enters the ring and hugs his new comrades. Angle tells the fans he doesn't know where to begin. The plan was a masterpiece designed by the master himself-Angle. It all began with the beating the Main Event Mafia gave Joe. When Joe returned from his beating, the Mafia realized they had to sign Joe. Joe's pricetag was high but money mark Jenna helped out. Angle boasts of how the Mafia fooled the fans, having Joe take out the various members of the Mafia. Angle tells the fans that he predicted that at Slammiversary, he would win the TNA Heavyweight Title and that everyone would celebrate- both the Mafia and Joe. Angle calls the fans who didn't piece the puzzle together morons. Angle then apologizes to Sting, telling him what he didn't know didn't hurt him.
Mick Foley interrupts the celebration. He tells Angle that Angle might owe an explanation. Joe might owe A.J. Styles an explanation but all Foley wants is what is owed to him-a rematch for the belt at
Victory Road. Angle mocks Foley, asking him to cry again like he did at
Slammiversary. Angle tells Foley that he disappointed himself, the fans, and his family by losing. Foley fires back, admitting he cried but that's because he's passionate about wrestling. Foley tells Angle he pinned him at Slammiversary and in any other match he would have won (since the rules for King of the Mountain didn't give a title win via pinfall victory). Angle tells Foley he chooses his opponents and that if Foley wants something, he has to give something. Angle invites Foley back to Foley's office to begin negotiations. A bewildered Foley watches as Angle leaves the ring.
BACKSTAGE: Lauren asks A.J. Styles about Joe's betrayal of him at Slammiversary. Styles has only one thing in mind-finding Samoa Joe. Styles asks Kyp James where Joe is and heads out to find him.
VIDEO: Recap of the ongoing conflict between
TNA founder Jeff Jarrett and
TNA's Chief Executive Shareholder Mick Foley. The struggle for power between Jarrett and Foley continues to escalate.
At ringside, "Shillmaster" Don West and Mike Tenay hype tonight's featured bouts.
INTERVIEW: In a telephone interview, Jeff Jarrett tells West and Tenay that it's time for he and Foley to resolve their differences for the good of
TNA. Jarrett will be there next week to meet with Foley.
VIDEO: Hype video for the upcomin debut of TNA's latest Knockout-Sarita.
2. "The Monster" Abyss vs. Kevin Nash: The match is shown in progress after the commercial break. Nash drives knees into Abyss in the corner. Abyss fights back with a series of punches but Nash slows him down with a clothesline. Big elbows by Nash to Abyss in the corner. It's a battle of the big men as Nash whips Abyss into the corner and follows up with a clothesline. Nash poses confidently as Abyss tries to regroup. Abyss reverses an Irish whip, sending Nash into the corner. Double axehandle by Abyss but Nash quickly rebounds with a clothesline that knocks Abyss out of the ring. Nash knocks Abyss down then finds a chair, swinging it wildly and missing Abyss. Abyss fights back, ramming Nash' head into the steel steps. Abyss rolls Nash into the ring and grabs the chair. Abyss sets up the chair in the corner but this allows Nash a chance to recover. Knee to the gut by Abyss followed by a Mafia Kick. Just then, Dr. Stevie runs in, giving Abyss a Taser Blast. With Abyss stunned, Nash has no problem winning the match as he covers Abyss.
WINNER: Kevin Nash (by pinfall).
After the match, Lauren checks on Abyss.
BACKSTAGE: New TNA Tag Team Champions Beer Money Inc. are headed for the ring.
PROMO: Beer Money Inc.("Tennessee Cowboy" James Storm and Robert Roode) are in the ring. Not only are they
TNA Tag Team Champions again but they're the greatest tag team of all time. Robert Roode tells the fans that it's time to give credit where credit is due. Team 3-D are legends. However at
Slammiversary, they took their eyes off the ball and Beer Money Inc. capitalized. Roode tells Team 3-D they will give them a title rematch anytime.
Just then, Booker T and Scott Steiner show up. Booker T asks Beer Money Inc. if they've ever heard of the Steiner Brothers-the greatest tag team of all time. Have they ever heard of Harlem Heat- the greatest tag team of all time? Steiner continues the rant, telling Beer Money Inc. that the Main Event Mafia run the show. Booker T tells the champions that Mick Foley will get a title shot against Kurt Angle. Kevin Nash will get a shot at the Legends title and Booker/Steiner will get a shot at the tag team title. James Storm recognizes Booker and Steiner's accomplishments but tells them they're just another "kneel and bob" in TNA. They have to kneel and bob and suck his (Storm's) bottle. Booker T tells Beer Money they'd better get ready as they have singles matches tonight.
Team 3-D shows up. Brother Ray asks the fans if anyone can understand what Booker T and Steiner are saying. Ray tells the Mafia that Beer Money already promised Team 3-D a title shot for
Victory Road. Steiner calls Brother Ray and Devon fat-asses and tell them that the Mafia's title match is etched in stone. Brother Ray promises to talk to Mick Foley and make him an offer he can't refuse.
VIDEO: Hype video for tonight's tacks match between Daffney and Taylor Wilde.
3. Match of 10,000 Tacks: Daffney vs. Taylor Wilde:
Daffney blindsides Wilde while she's posing for the fans. Daffey snapmares Wilde then delivers a running snapmare. Daffney goes to the corner to retrieve the bag of thumbtacks on a pole but Wilde knocks her off. Wilde goes for the tacks but Daffney isn't done and she yanks Wilde down. With Wilde down, Daffney climbs to the top and gets the bag of tacks. Daffney jumps off the top rope but Wilde catches her with a roundhouse kick to the gut. Wilde grabs the bag of tacks but Daffney blasts her then nails her with the bag of tacks. Daffney empties the bag and the Knockouts then battle to slam each other onto the tacks. The two exchange blows and Wild lifts Daffney up, driving her down into the tacks.
WINNER: Taylor Wilde (slams Daffney intot he tacks).
BACKSTAGE:
Lauren interviews the Beautiful People. They have a message for Tara-no one is going to come in from another promotion and take the Knockouts Title. The Beautiful People then reveal that they know that Tara is short for Tarantula but they're not impressed. The Beautiful People scream when they find a real tarantula on one of their shoulders!
VIDEO: Hype video for the TNA Video Vault.
BACKSTAGE: Team 3-D confront Mick Foley about his decision to give the Main Event Mafia a title shot against Beer Money Inc. in exchange for him getting a title shot against Kurt Angle. Foley asks Team 3-D how they know they're the greatest tag team ever? Maybe Scott Steiner and Booker T are the best. Foley then suggests Team 3-D they can battle Steiner and Booker T next week to see who gets the tag title shot at Victory Road. Brother Ray tells Foley to reconsider. Foley begs Team 3-D to take the match next week. Team 3-D reluctantly agree but Devon warns Foley not to play any mind games. Jeremy Borash asks Foley how he thinks Kurt Angle will react. Foley responds that he doesn't care.
4. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Robert Roode:
Collar and elbow tieup. Steiner takes a cheap shot, raking Roode's eyes then ramming his head into the turnbuckle. Series of chops by Steiner but Roode fires back with some knife-edge chops of his own. Steiner whips Roode intot he corner but Roode stops his offense, snapmaring Steiner. Kick to the gut followed by a suplex on Steiner. Roode poses as Steiner slowly gets up. Roode goes after Steiner but "Big Poppa Pump" surprises him with a backdrop, sending Roode out of the ring. Steiner delivers some shots to Roode outside the ring before returning to the ring. Steiner pulls Roode into the ring then delivers a belly-to-belly overhead release suplex. Steiner follows up by choking Roode on the second rope. Kick to the leg by Steiner. More chops by Steiner followed by a clothesline off of an Irish Whip. Steiner drops an elbow then showcases a couple push-ups for the fans. Steiner drapes Roode's throat on the second rope, driving his knee into Roode's head. Steiner drops forearm smashes onto Roode's back then locks Roode in a bearhug (With Steiner's strength, this could be a quick match). However Roode is able to escape with a series of punches. Steiner bounces off of the ropes and charges Roode only to run into a clothesline. Flying forearm smash by Roode sends Steiner reeling. Roode goes to the second rope and hits a neckbreaker on Steiner. Kick to the gut by Roode. Steiner counters a neckbreaker, suplexing Roode into the mat. Cover on Roode for a near fall. With Roode down, Steiner goes to lock in the Steiner Recliner. Roode flips himself around and peppers Steiner with punches, escaping the hold. Roode fires Steiner into the corner and charges him only to walk into a big boot. Roode blocks a suplex but Steiner surprises him with a backslide, getting the win.
WINNER: Scott Steiner (by pinfall).
BACKSTAGE: Jeremy Borash interviews Kurt Angle, asking him about the deals he and Mick Fole made. Borash asks Angle how he feels about Foley changing the deal. Angle promises to met Mick Foley next week and show him what happens when you cross the boss. Borash asks Angle if it's true that Sting didn't know about Samoa Joe joining the Mafia. Angle tells JB that he's the Godfather, not Sting. JB replies that he received a text message from Sting demanding answers. Angle boldly replies he doesn't answer to anyone, not even Sting.
BACKSTAGE: Jeremy Borash chats with Chief Executive Shareholder about Jeff Jarrett's announcement that he's going to show up next week. Mick Foley tells JB that he's open to Foley tells Borash that he's willing to straighten things out if Jarrett apologizes. Borash then asks Foley about Angle not being happy with Foley "tweaking" their deal. Foley explodes, telling Borash that Angle can meet with him next week.
VIDEO: Hype video for Eric Young and his issues with Jeff Jarrett.
BACKSTAGE: Lauren asks Eric Young about his walking out on Rhino last Sunday at Slammiversary. Young tells Lauren he's one of the originals. When the show is done, everyone goes to Club Jarrett to party and be entertained by the court jester Eric Young. Young tells her that's about to change. He has no friends in TNA. Rhino shows up and confronts Young. Rhino tells Young he needs to explain himself. Young tells him he doesn't have to explain anything. If Rhino wants to, they can arrange a match for next week. Rhino asks Young why wait until next week? Young surprises Rhino with a headbutt, stunning him. Rhino's protege checks on him, telling Rhino they can get him on his time. Rhino asks the student when he became the teacher then throws him into the corner.
VIDEO: Hype video for the TNA Video Vault.
BACKSTAGE: Lauren asks Booker T about his match. T asks Lauren what's so special about Beer Money Inc. beating Team 3-D. What have they done? Sharmell shows up and tells Booker T she's secured a match against Jenna-there's only room for one female in the Mafia!
5. Booker T w. Sharmell vs. "Tennessee Cowboy" Cowboy James Storm: Collar and elbow tieup. Booker T gains the upper hand by dropping a forearm over Storm's back. Series of chops by Booker. Storm escapes a scissors kick then peppers Booker with punches. However Booker counters an Irish whip, knocking Storm down to the mat. Series of blows exchanged until Booker pokes Storm in the eyes. Booker throws Storm out of the ring but Storm skins the cat and punches Booker. Booker grabs Storm and drops him bellyfirst onto the top rope. See saw battle with Storm catching Booker with a neckbreaker. Cover for a two count. Snap suplex on Booker followed by a kneedrop. Storm catches Booker in the corner and climbs to the second rope, delivering a series of punches that drop Booker. Seeing Booker in trouble, Sharmell grabs Storm's beer bottle then hands it to Booker. Booker breaks the bottle over Storm's head with referee Earl Hebner getting knocked down as well.
WINNER: James Storm (by disqualification).
PROMO: A.J. Styles is in the ring to discuss Samoa Joe joining the Main Event Mafia. Styles tells the fans that he doesn't even know Samoa Joe anymore, calling Joe out. Samoa Joe enters the Impact Zone, making his way to the ring.
Styles can't believe Joe joined the Mafia and asks him if he really joined the Mafia for the money. Styles tells Joe they had a plan for Slammiversary for one of them to leave with the TNA title. Styles accuses Samoa Joe of screwing TNA, and more importantly, screwing the fans. Styles tells Joe that ultimately, he screwed himself by giving Kurt Angle the belt. Styles tells Joe that he should take Joe's head off but he's not going to. Instead, he wants to know who got in Joe's head and made him think it was worth it to betray him. Joe tells Styles he can find out for himself at Victory Road. Joe goes to leave but Styles tells him not to turn his back on him. Joe tells him he's leaving but Styles tears into him with punches. "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan runs in, laying out Styles. Joe and Morgan double-team Styles but out comes Christopher Daniels, cleaning house. From the back run in the Main Event Mafia. Daniels soon falls prey to the numbers game. However things come to a standstill as "The Icon" Sting enters the ring, wielding his trademark black bat. Sting signals for a microphone as TNA cuts to commercial.
After the break, Sting confronts the Mafia. He tells them he expected a stunt from Angle but not the other members. Sting calls Joe a punk and tells him the Mafia was formed to deal with guys like Joe. Sting asks Angle what Morgan is doing in the ring. Angle swears on the Mafia that he had nothing to do with it. Morgan steps in and tells Sting that Angle didn't have a little bit to do with him joining in the beatdown on Styles- he had everything to do with it. Sting then browbeats Booker T and tells him to shut up. Sting calls Steiner a brainless jockhead, telling him he's not surprised he joined in on Angle's plot. Sting tells Booker T he's not surprised because Booker always looks out for himself. Sting tells Kevin Nash he expected more from him, especially given their time in the (nWo) Wolfpack. Nash fires back, telling Sting he stood up for him when no one wanted Sting in the Mafia and when the other members wanted to cut him off at the knees. However when Angle suggested that Matt Morgan take out Sting, he had to go with him because Sting's plan of "honor and dignity" wasn't working and Angle's is. Angle has the belt. Nash tells Sting "In God We Trust". Nash tells Sting he'd love to be his friend but he's not going to fight the rest of the Mafia. He tells Sting that his dream is a fairy tale. Sting replies, telling Nash that his son Tristan wanted to learn what honor, dignity, and respect are all about and Tristan would learn through Nash' example. Sting asks Nash to think about what really matters. Sting invites Nash to prove him wrong and offers his bat to him. Sting tells Nash to solidify his allegience to the Mafia by taking Sting out with a bat. Nash takes the bat, not knowing that Sting has another bat. Nash swings at Sting but Sting beats him to the punch. Sting begins taking shots at the Mafia but Samoa Joe grabs one of the bats and drops Sting. The Mafia soon lay into Sting and take turns beating him down as
TNA Impact ends.