TNA IMPACT
We open the show with a recap of last episode. First we see LAX talking about Operation:Extinction and taking out the Diamonds in the Rough. Next we get a shot of Austin Aries winning the X-Division Scramble in the last few seconds to become the number 1 contender. The following shot shows Sting giving Jarrett the scorpion death drop and walking out of the ring. Lastly we see Samoa Joe being pulled apart and Cornette making their match at Genesis.
*Fireworks go off in the Impact Zone and the camera pans around the Impact Zone showing fans getting pumped up for the show and chanting TNA TNA TNA!!!!
Tenay
Welcome fans to TNA impact I'm Mike Tenay along with Don West and.....
Before Tenay can finish the crowds cheers quickly turn into boos as Jim Cornette makes his way to the ring.*[/COLOR][/i][/b]
Cornette:
It's nice to see you all too. I don't wanna take all night talking your ears off so I'll get straight to the point. As you've all heard by now Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle is official for Genesis.
Crowd Cheers
Cornette:
You've also seen that the two can't seem to be in the same place without a brawl ensuing. So to protect both of them from injury before Genesis, I've barred them from the arena tonight.
The crowd reacts instantly, turning their cheers into boos.
Cornette:
I know you'd all love to see them brawl all over this place but I have to protect my investment in these athletes. This is a marquee match and I'm sure you all want them at their best at Genesis. So I've also decided to issue a no contact clause for their match. If either man touches the other before their match, they will lose and also be suspended indefinitely.
Even More Boos
Cornette:
I see I just can't win with you guys on this one. I promise you that the match will definitely be worth it and you'll forget all about this. Now on to tonight. We will crown a number 1 contender for the NWA heavyweight championship with the "win and get in" matches which are gonna start right now. So Abyss come on down.
JB
Making his way to the ring accompanied by Father James Mitchell.. The monster Aaabbbbyyyssssss!!!!!!
Abyss makes his way to the ring with father James Mitchell the two wait to hear the announcement of his opponent
Tenay
Now we await his opponent.. Who could it be?
The arena falls silent then....... Rhino's music hits
JB:
Annnnd his opponent from Detroit Michigan, The War Machine... RHIIIIIINOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Rhino runs down the ramp and makes his entrance
Don West
The war machine is back in the Impact Zone and he looks angry.
Tenay
We haven't seen him since that 8 mile street fight. You have to wonder if he's 100% here tonight Don
*The bell rings and the two stand in the middle of the ring trading punches*
Don West
These two aren't wasting any time
*Rhino takes control of the match pounding Abyss with huge forearms to his back.... He lifts him up, gives him an irish whip and follows with a shoulder block Abyss doesn't seemed phased by the maneuver. Rhino attempts a second shoulder block and it has the same result. On a third try Abyss tries to meet Rhino with a clothesline but Rhino ducks, hits the ropes and...*
Tenay:
Flying shoulder block by the war machine, taking Abyss right off his feet.
*Rhino begins to stomp Abyss but none of it really seems to affect him but Rhino continues to pound. Abyss works his way to his feet amid the pummelling of Rhino. Abyss takes everything he throws at him and starts to fight back with punches and kicks of his own. Abyss seems to be overpowering the war machine and taking control of the match. The match continues with Abyss in control for several minutes........*
Tenay:
I don't think we've ever seen anyone handle Rhino the way Abyss is right now
Don:
You have to wonder did Rhino decide to come back too early after that street fight. He's looked fired up coming into this one but like you said we've never seen him manhandled like this.
*Rhino is climbing back to his feet while Abyss is stalking him waiting for him to stand. Rhino hits his feet and Abyss hits the ropes. He lunges toward Rhino and he's met with a huge belly to belly suplex. Rhino, now noticeably banged up is on the attack again. He continues to fight off Abyss for a few minutes until he hits the corner to set up for the Gore*
Don:
It looks like it's gore time.
*Rhino goes for the gore but Abyss sidesteps him, forcing his head to hit the turnbuckle and as he reels back Abyss hits him with a black hole slam*
Tenay:
Black Hole Slammmm!!!!!!!
*Instead of going for the pin, Abyss lifts Rhino, throws him to the ropes and delivers a second black hole slam*
Tenay:
A second one for good measure
*After the second black hole slam, Abyss pins Rhino for the 1, 2, 3 and a shot at the NWA heavyweight title*
Tenay:
There you have it fans, with two definitive black hole slams, Abyss has earned his spot as a contender to Sting's NWA title.
Don West:
But man look at Rhino, he doesn't look like himself, he's in pain.
Tenay
Yeah, after that match you have to wonder if he actually re-injured himself in that match. Let's hope that he's ok. Now we take a look back at Shane Douglas and the Newly Franchised Naturals.
Shane Douglas:
YOU GOTTA WANT IT!!!! You aren't gonna be handed anything in this business. It's just not gonna work that way. I need you guys to be focused. At Bound For Glory you had that match in the bag. You guys took your eye off the ball for a SECOND... ONE SECOND. That's all it took for you to lose.
Chase Stevens:
You're right coach. We made a mistake and we slipped up.
Andy Douglas:
We won't make the same mistake again. It's not gonna happen.
Shane Douglas:
I know it won't.... Remember, if you aren't playing to win there is no point in playing. Now hands in, Hard Work on 3
1...2....3....
All:
HARD WORK!!!!
Shane Douglas:
Now let's get back to training.
Tenay:
Shane Douglas had a talk with Jim Cornette and requested the match the Naturals are about to have here on Impact. Take it away JB
JB:
Making their way to the ring accompanied by Shane Douglas, the duo of Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens... The Naaaaaatrualllllsss!!!
Don West:
The Newly Franchised Naturals look more focused than ever tonight.
*The Naturals look stoic as they make their entrance focused only the task at hand*
JB:
And their opponents.......... The Team of AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels!!!!!!!!!!!
the crowd pops huge for the TNA originals.
Don West:
We haven't seen these two since Bound For Glory but they look ready to go tonight.
*They make their way to the ring and the match starts off with Andy Douglas and Christopher Daniels. Douglas takes early control working a much slower pace than the Naturals normally work. The strategy seems to be working as Daniels is grounded in the early going, the crowd booing the Naturals the entire way. Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens occasionally tag and keep Daniels cut off from tagging in his partner for the first few minutes of the match. Daniels makes several attempts to break away and make a tag but to no avail. Shane Douglas is seen outside the ring barking commands to the Naturals*
Tenay:
The Naturals are doing a great job of controlling Christopher Daniels.
Don West:
Whatever Shane Douglas is telling them to do is working pretty well.
*Just then Shane Douglas shouts to Chase Stevens, the legal man "Play Number 2", Stevens doesn't quite hear him and turns to get clarification. When he turns to Daniels he's met with a enziguri out of nowhere. The kick drops Stevens. This gives Daniels a chance to make the hot tag to AJ Styles who slingshots off the ropes into the match and takes Stevens down with a flying forearm. Douglas instructs Andy Douglas to get in the ring. AJ greets him with a hip toss. AJ controls both of the Naturals for a few seconds and the crowd is fully behind him when Chase Stevens nails him from behind. He then tags in Douglas and they two set up AJ for a Doomsday device. Douglas lifts Styles on his shoulders and Stevens goes to the top rope. When he hits the top rope Daniels runs along the apron and delivers a huge kick to the side his head sending him to the outside. AJ moves around and gives Andy Douglas a hurricanrana. Almost immediately afterwards Daniels lands a BME and AJ flies from the top rope with a huge frog splash, covering Douglas and getting the 3 count. The crowd goes nuts and Shane Douglas is Livid.
Tenay :
What a showing by all four of these men but Styles and Daniels go home with the W.
*The Naturals are making their way up the ramp and Shane Douglas is giving them an earful. At the same time Daniels takes a mic*
Daniels:
People have been wondering what's going on with us since we lost the NWA tag belts at Bound For Glory. To be honest with you we didn't know what was gonna happen after that loss. We thought about it long and hard if now was the time to go our separate ways............ We finally made a decision and that decision is that the two of us will ......... CONTINUE to bring you great tag team wrestling
*crowd cheers*
Daniels:
Let that be a notice to all the teams in the back. We want our gold back and we're going to get it.
Daniels drops the mic as he and AJ leave the ring after their victory
Tenay:
Daniels and AJ are here to stay and just threw their hat in the ring for the NWA Tag Team Titles.
Don West:
The great thing about TNA is that we have such a deep tag team division filled with talent. I for one look forward to seeing what these two do next.
Tenay:
I agree with that Don but what about what's left to come tonight? We have two "Win to get in" matches left to find out contenders for the NWA title.
Don West:
I'm excited to see what happens here tonight. Abyss has already made it and seems to be unstoppable as of late.
Tenay:
Will we see Christian Cage and Jeff Jarrett join him? What does the champion think about all of this?
Don West:
I think we will have answers to those questions before we leave here tonight, or at least I hope so.
*The camera cuts backstage to an office with Jim Cornette on the phone*
Cornette:
What do you mean he missed a defense? He's not even the champion anymore. I didn't authorize any NWA title matches and I wasn't consulted about any either so where is this coming from? I don't have the time for this right now. I'll call you later.
*Cornette slams down the phone and begins rubbing his temples when there's a knock on his door*
Cornette:
What is it?
*In walk Shark Boy*
Shark Boy:
Mr Cornette, sir
Cornette:
Yes?
Shark Boy:
I'd really like to participate in one of the two "win or get in" matches that you have scheduled tonight.
Cornette:
*Angrily* you'd like WHAT??!?!
Shark Boy:
I'd like to be in one of the matches tonight.
Cornette:
Well I don't know if you've been under a rock or you're still sufferring from that brainbuster last week but I've already selected people for those matches.......... And honestly Sharky even if I hadn't you'd be one of the last people I'd select for something like this. No offense but when was the last time you won a match? I'd pretty much be giving a spot away to whomever faced you and I can't have that. HA!!!! I applaud you for even thinking of coming in here and asking me that. You got some nerve kid, now get out of my office. I have real issues to deal with.
Shark Boy:
Bu.....
Cornette::
OUT!!!!!!
Shark Boy leaves the office and closes the door behind him
Cornette:
Of all the people to request a match.....Now what am I gonna do about the NWA board?
*The camera cuts back to the announce booth*
Tenay:
Wow some harsh words by Jim Cornette there
Don West:
Seems like he's really frustrated with the way that things with the NWA are working out, I wonder what that's all about.
Tenay:
That's for him to deal with, up now we've got our second "win to get in" match.
Tenay:
The following contest is a "win to get in" challenge match. Making his way to the ring.... The Instant Classic.... CHRISTIAAAAAAAANNNNNN CAAAAAAAAAGE!!!!!
*Christian makes his entrance to a mixed reaction which has been the norm since his feud with Rhino*
JB:
And his opponent....... Being accompanied by the wildcat Chris Harris, He is one half of America's Most Wanted, The Cowboy Jammmmmes Storm!!!!
*Storm makes his way to the ring with his tag partner, Cowboy hat and trench coat on as usual.*
Don West:
I love it whenever AMW makes their way to the ring. Everything about them is purebred, grade a tough
*The bell rings and the match begins. Christian and Storm stand face to face in the ring exchanging shoves which lead to chops to one another. Christian is turning a bright red from the strikes and begins to back away. Storm takes advantage of the situation and moves in giving him a few hip tosses as well as a snapmare to bring him to the mat followed by a reverse chin lock. Christian looks to be in shock as if he didn't expect the offensive flurry of James Storm. Christian battled to get back to his feet and attempted to get out of the hold, he pushed Storm off into the ropes and went for a back body drop. Storm countered with a huge boot and a clothesline then applying another chin lock on the instant classic.:
Tenay:
Storm is looking really good in this match so far. Controlling the pace and keeping Christian within an arm's length so that he can't use that explosive offense that he's known for.
*Storm keeps laying on the offense. Atomic drops, drop kicks, and flying forearms, he isn't holding back anything right now. Christian seems to not be able to mount any offense whatsoever so he rolls out of the ring to get himself together. Storm goes to the ropes to call Cage back into the ring while his partner looks on. Then on the other side of the ring.....*
Don West:
Is that? It's LAX
*LAX makes their way to the ring behind the unsuspecting Chris Harris and begin to attack him. The duo is doling out a viscous beating on one half of AMW. Storm turns around after the crowd gets his attention. He goes to help his fallen partner but as he goes to the other side of the ring Christian Cage slides back in the ring, grabs him from behind with a rollup and grabs a handful of tights for the 3 count victory*
Tenay:
Christian Cage just stole this match from the Cowboy as he went to help his tag partner.
*LAX continues to attack Harris and have focused on James Storm now. Konnan can be heard screaming "Extinction, Exterminate them!!!!". Cage rolls out the ring and makes his way back up the ramp. LAX continue their assault until Team 3D arrive to break it up causing LAX to leave the ring. Brother Ray then grabs a mic*
Brother Ray:
You guys wanna talk about keeping those belts and this operation crap you got going? Well guess what, before you do any of that you gotta get through me and my brother D-Von and there ain't no way in hell that's gonna happen.
*As Ray begins to pass the mic to D-Von, Chris Harris snatches the mic from*
Chris Harris:
You punks wanna get rid of the two baddest men in this company? It's gonna take more than that, and as for you two ray and D-Von, If we needed your help with a fight we would have asked for it. Keep your nose out of AMW's business from now on.
*Harris slams the mic down and he and Storm leave the ring with Team 3D looking confused and upset*
Tenay:
What do you make of that Don
Don West:
I have no idea Mike, I mean Team 3D just came to help AMW and that's how they say thanks? And what about this Operation:Extinction that LAX keep talking about? Are they trying to destroy the tag team division?
Tenay:
Well Don they said they'd do what the had to do to remain champions so it appears to be that way.
The cameras go to the backstage area where we see Jim Cornette and he's visually flustered when he's approached by Bobby Roode
Bobby Roode:
Mr. Cornette, I have an issue that needs direct handling, I haven't been given a match since Bound for Glory.
Cornette:
Robert, I do NOT have the time to deal with this right now.
Bobby Roode:
Ya see Mr. Cornette, I'm Bobby Roode, and I'm destined for greatness in this company, but if you can't see that then you're making a huge mistake.
Cornette:
Look, I will look into getting you a match but right now I don't have the time for this. I've got the NWA breathing down my neck, I've got a title match to watch for and a PPV to plan, I'm stressed out.
Bobby Roode:
I can see that you're stressed and I'll let you get back to your work but the last thing you want to do is ignore me sir. Have a good day
*Roode walks off angrily*
Tenay:
Jim Cornette looks beyond frazzled right now.
Don West:
He's got a lot on his plate, The fans are all over him, the NWA, the wrestlers, the man barely has a second to think right now.
Tenay:
Well let's help him calm down a bit by finding out how the NWA title scene is gonna pan out. It's time for our third and final "Win and you're in" match of the night.
JB:
The following contest is our final "win and you're in" match of the night, first of all, making his way to the ring. The King of The Mountain.... Jeff Jarrrrrrrrett.
Jarrett Makes his way to the ring, with his signature guitar in tow. He doesn't jaw at the fans like usual, he hits the ring and stands, waiting for his challenge.
JB:
And his opponent from Detroit Michigan.... The X-Division champion Chris Saaaaaabbbiiiiinnnnnnn
*Sabin comes down to the ring. He and Jarrett stand face to face. The two exchange words before the bell rings. Jarrett slaps Sabin and the match begins. Jarrett goes to strike Sabin again and is met with a standing dropkick. Sabin hits the ropes and takes Jarrett off his feet again with a leg lariat. Jarrett rolls out of the ring to gather himself. While outside, someone's music hits and.....*
Tenay:
Austin Aries is coming down the aisle.
*Aries makes his way to the ring and stares at Sabin. Sabin looks at Aries the entire way down the aisle and stands prepared to fight him. Aries continues walking around the ring and sits at the announce table and grabs a headset.*
Aries:
What's going guys?
Don West:
Not bad and yourself?
Tenay:
What are you doing down here?
Aries:
Jeez Tenay, nice to see you too, I didn't know it was illegal to come out and scout your competition.
*Back in the ring Jarrett has made his way back inside. He now tries to wrestle Sabin and shoots in and takes his leg out. Jarrett kicks Sabin in the knee a couple times before dropping an elbow*
Tenay:
Jarrett working on Sabin's knee right now.
Aries:
Tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock
*Jarrett is having his way with Sabin, who's been grounded the entire match. Every Sabin attack is met with a Jarrett reversal and an attack to his knee. Jarrett turns a kick into a takedown and tells Sabin to get up. Sabin gets up to his feet and Jarrett throws a dropkick of his own and does his signature strut after.*
West:
Jarrett is in the driver's seat
Aries:
Tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock
Tenay:
What's with the ticking and tocking???
Aries:
It's the timer counting down the seconds until I become the X-Division champion.
Tenay:
That's pretty confident of you
Aries:
It's not confidence when you're speaking the truth Mikey my boy.
*Jarrett wrenches Sabin's arm, Sabin rolls out of it and takes out Jarrett's leg. Jarrett gets up on one knee and Sabin gives him a huge kick to the head to take him down. The X-Division champ takes the momentum, He hits the former champ with a flurry of kicks and chops then he flies off the top rope with a missle dropkick and covers for a 2 count. *
Aries:
There ya go Chris, make it interesting.
*Sabin goes for another kick and Jarrett reverses it and applies the figure 4 in the middle of the ring. Sabin writhes in pain and reaches for the ropes. The hold is locked in for about 2 minutes before Sabin gets to the ropes. Jarrett keeps Sabin's leg and drags him back to the ring and applies the figure four again. Sabin holds out for as long as he can but has to succumb to the pain his knee feels and he submits to the figure four.
Aries:
Oh man, at least he put up a good fight. It was good hanging with you guys but I'm outta here.
*Aries walks away from the announce table and makes his way to the back, pointing to his watch and yelling TICK, TOCK to Chris Sabin who's trying to make his way back to his feet. He grabs his belt and walks up the ramp leaving Jarrett in the ring alone.
Tenay:
It's etched in stone now, Sting will defend his title against 3 men at Genesis.
Don West:
His chances to retain that title just dropped significantly.
*Just then Sting's music hits and he stands on the ramp. Sting with his baseball bat points to Jarrett and the crowd is loving it. The bat then hits the ground because he's hit from behind by Abyss with James Mitchell screaming to keep attacking. He rolls down the ramp and Abyss follows him. They end up in the ring where Jarrett joins the fray. Abyss and Jarrett are working on Sting with boot to his back.... Then out of the back Christian Cage runs out from the back, Jumping right into the action. Scaring off Jarrett and attacking Abyss. A few big rights and Abyss takes a clothesline over the top rope from Cage. Sting is getting up to his feet and Christian stares him down. Sting goes to leave the ring and Christian grabs him from behind and hits the kill switch. Jarrett returns with his guitar and delivers a huge shot to Cage. He looks down and begins to talk trash to Cage when Abyss turns him around and hits him with a black hole slam. The final scene we see is Abyss posing in the ring in his signature pose holding the NWA title with James Mitchell joining him in the ring*
Tenay:
My Goodness the monster stands tall. Is this foreshadowing for what we will see in Genesis. Fans I'm Mike Tenay with Don West saying goodnight and see you next week.