TNA Impact
LIVE from Green Bay, Wisconsin
5-5-11
The TNA Impact Theme plays with a new video package that features Ken Anderson, Fortune, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Ric Flair, Samoa Joe, Velvet Sky, Jay Lethal, Motor City Machine Guns, and Abyss.
The Pyro explodes in the Veteran’s Memorial Arena as approximately 4000 fans cheer for TNA Impact. Mike Tenay and Tazz make their customary welcome to fans watching Impact at home. The broadcast team hypes tonight’s show including the Main Event with Sting and Mr. Anderson for the TNA World Championship, the 3 on 2 Knockout’s Handicap Match, and the No. 1 Contender’s match for the X Division Championship.
Mr. Anderson’s music plays and the fans in Green Bay erupt as the TNA World Champion, and the home town hero makes his way out to the ring. Anderson makes his ring introduction and the Fans give a huge pop when he mentions Green Bay. Anderson takes it all in before continuing to address the crowd.
Anderson “It is nice to come home the TNA World Heavyweight Champion and know that there are still some people who appreciate a good asshole!”
Green Bay fans cheer
Anderson “After all, it’s not every day that an ASSHOLE is the World Heavyweight Champion. People turn away from Assholes, and look at heroes instead. People who can sell arenas and can say “YES” to the networks and the bosses. To them I say **** you! I’m the TNA World Champion, and I’m the best damn wrestler in the business today.”
The Nature Boy’s theme plays and Ric Flair emerges from the TNA Set. He walks down to the ring area and chats up with some of the fans before climbing into the squared-circle. Flair is handed a microphone by So Cal Val and turns to someone in the audience.
Flair “Shut up fat boy!”
Fans continue to taunt Flair
Flair “Listen, I told you to sit there and shut up, stop making an embarrassment of yourself.”
Fans boo Flair
Flair “I deserve more respect than this. I’m a god, I’m a freaking GOD! I know how to be the champion in the ring, and haha in the bedroom WOOOO”
Anderson “You also know how to be an Asshole!”
Flair “WOOOO, yes I do. I’m out here tonight with news from Hogan and Bischoff. It seems that the network is sending a representative to tonight’s show. In the main event, the network will be announcing a special guest referee for your match.”
Anderson “I don’t care who comes here tonight; I’m the TNA World Heavyweight Champion. I’m going to go into the match tonight the champion, I’m going to kick Sting’s ass, with the championship, and then I’m going to walk out of Green Bay... the champion.”
Fans give Anderson a favourable reaction
Flair “I know that you’re the champ. You’ve got everything going for you as the champ and the Nature Boy is behind you all the way. Tonight WOOOO We are going to beat Sting, and anybody else who gets involved in the match. You are the champion and nobody is taking that away. WOOOO Listen Sting, Fortune, Joe; we are in control of this company, and whether you like it or not; learn to love it because we’re the best thing going today! WOOOOOO!”
Flair’s music plays and the two of them leave the ring together. Mike Tenay and Tazz talk about the “network”.
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When Impact returns the fans in Green Bay are on their feet for the opening contest. Kazarian makes his way out to the ring with Beer Money and AJ Styles by his side. The four of them grab seats in the front row for the first match.
No. 1 Contenders Match
X Division Championship
Matt Hardy vs. Rob Van Dam
Matt Hardy and RVD lock up in the middle of the ring, both men unwilling to lose the advantage in the opening moments. RVD whips Hardy across the ring and sends him to the canvas with a back body drop. RVD propels off the ropes with a moonsault that makes its mark on Hardy. A pinning attempt finds RVD getting a two count before Matt Hardy kicks out. Fans in Green Bay are completely behind RVD throughout the contest. When the Whole F’N Show climbs to the top rope, he makes his “RVD” thumb point and drives off with a frog splash, but Hardy gets out of the way. Matt Hardy pulls Van Dam to his feet and whips him out of the ring, than climbs to the top rope. Hardy dives off with a cross body on Van Dam and both men land on the floor. Slowly they get back into the ring and continue their fight. Van Dam is nailed with a Twist of Hate, but kicks out from a pinning attempt. Upset, Hardy begins kicking Van Dam repeated before placing him in the corner. RVD is whipped across the ring and slams into the turn buckle. Hardy charges after him with a clothesline that sends him to the canvas. Again, Hardy climbs to the top rope. This time he dives off with his own frog splash, nailing RVD. Another pinning attempt by Hardy finds RVD kicking out by two. Fortune watches on as Van Dam slowly gets back up. Hardy approaches Van Dam, but is thrown out of the ring. Van Dam springboards off the top rope and lands on Hardy outside the ring. They continue to fight back and forth before RVD starts a series of kicks on Hardy. Van Dam grabs a steel chair and brings it over to Hardy. When Matt gets to his feet, RVD whips the chair at him, and quickly nails the Van Terminator outside the ring. RVD is now in complete control of the match as he rolls Hardy into the ring. Van Dam dives over the ropes with a splash on Hardy and covers him; however another pin only gets a two count before there’s a kick out. RVD climbs to the top rope and prepares for the Five Star Frog Splash when he is pushed off by Jeff Hardy. Matt capitalizes by picking RVD up and nailing him with another Twist of Hate. Hardy covers RVD for the 1...2...3.
Result: Matt Hardy becomes the No. 1 Contender after winning via pinfall
Jeff Hardy gets in the ring and begins to help Matt with a double team beat down on RVD, but Fortune quickly gets involved, coming to the aid of RVD. The Hardy’s leave the ring; Matt and Kaz exchange words as the Hardy’s head up the ramp.
Backstage Segment: Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff show concern for the network coming to TNA tonight.
Hogan “I’m not too happy Eric. Why is the network sending someone to our show tonight?”
Eric “Clearly they don’t have confidence in our abilities Hulk. They think they need to be a part of this. They need to come and tell us how to run this company.”
Hogan “Well I’m not going to allow it brother. I’m going out to the ring right now brother and laying it all on the line.”
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Hogan’s music plays and Hollywood comes out to the roaring crowd in Green Bay. Right behind Hulk is his right hand man Eric Bischoff. The two of them climb into the ring and prepare to address the fans in TNA.
Hogan “Tonight starts a whole new era for TNA as we head into the era of being live and in living colour brother. Last week there were some problems with the wrestlers in the back thought they could run loose and do whatever they want, but that doesn’t happen in my company brother; I’m in charge and we’re going to do things right brother!”
Fans give Hogan a mixed reaction
Bischoff “Sacrifice is only 10 days away, and Hogan and I were doing a lot of thinking since last week about what we can do to make a statement. First off, I’d like to address this whole tag team turmoil going on. Everyone thinks they deserve a shot at the Tag Team Championships, but the reality is that nobody deserves that shot. So this is what we’re going to do; at Sacrifice we’re going to see a tag team invitational battle royal.”
Hogan “Eight Tag Teams battle it out in a 16 man tournament with the last man standing send his tag team to Slammiversary for the Tag Team Championships Brother.”
Fans cheer for Hogan’s announcement
Bischoff “But it gets even better because since this pay-per-view is called Sacrifice. There has to be some sacrifices made; so therefore the first team to be completely eliminated will be FIRED!”
Fans give Bischoff a mixed reaction
Bischoff “You see, Hogan and I are tired of all the hostility and the fighting going, so that why we’re making the statement. Everyone in TNA has to fight for their spot. Beer Money are the Tag Team Champions whether Hogan and I like it. They’ve earned that spot and deserve to defend against the very best.”
Fans chant “Beer Money”
Hogan “I challenge the network to do better than that Brother!”
Hulk Hogan is interrupted by Dixie Carter’s music. The TNA President returns to Impact after several months.
Hogan “I thought I’d never see you again. What the hell are you doing out here Dixie?”
Dixie “Well Hulk, I’m out here to let you know that when Spike TV informed you they were sending a representative from the network to Impact tonight, what they failed to mention that the network was me.”
Hogan and Bischoff are furious as fans don’t really give a reaction.
Hogan “What are you talking about Dixie?”
Dixie “As the president of TNA, my job is to work with the network. I’m back here to make your lives miserable and I couldn’t think of a better way than to come tonight and announce that there is a new sheriff in TNA. A man who will be working with me and the network to ensure everything goes exactly how we want it.”
Bischoff “And who’s that Dixie?”
Dixie “This man is going to not only be the Special Guest Referee tonight for the Main Event, but he’s also going to be on hand at TNA Sacrifice to watch you Hulk Hogan.”
Hogan “Who is he Dixie? Don’t play around with me!”
“Pomp and Circumstance” plays and Hogan’s face drops as Dixie Carter heads to the back. Mike Tenay and Tazz make their speculations on who Dixie might be talking about, but they don’t give it away.
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Mickie James and Velvet Sky come down to the ring for their handicap match.
Madison Rayne, Tara, and Angelina Love come down to the ring with Winter in their corner.
3 on 2 Handicap Match
Madison Rayne, Tara, and Angelina Love w. Winter vs. Mickie James and Velvet Sky
Before the referee can gain control of the match, the numbers game works to the advantage of Madison Rayne as the four of them beat on Mickie James and Velvet Sky. As the knockouts fight each other in the ring, Referee Jackson James attempts to regain control. The referee finally gains control over the match and forces Winter to head to the back. Madison Rayne elbows Mickie James several times in the head before whipping her across the ring. Rayne clotheslines James to the canvas and begins the slam her head repeatedly into the ring. James slowly gets to her feet when Tara is brought into the ring. Tara continues the assault that Madison Rayne started on Mickie James, but the Knockout’s Champion fights back with chops to the chest of Tara. The champion kicks her in the stomach and hits her with a bulldog to the canvas. With Tara on the canvas, James is able to tag Velvet in. Velvet spears Tara to the canvas and begins to pound on her, but Tara rolls her up and attempts a pin. Velvet kicks out and gets back to her feet. She dropkicks Tara and follows with an arm bar on her. Tara fights her way up and reverses the arm bar, now applying pressure to Velvet. Tara tags Angelina in and they double team Velvet for a while before the referee forces Tara out of the ring. Angelina slams Sky to the canvas and drops a leg across her chest. Angelina covers Velvet for a near fall. The match continues to progress in favour of the three knockouts. Velvet attempts to make a tag to her partner several times, but each time she is pulled away. After several minutes of watching the knockouts beat down Velvet, Mickie James grabs a steel chair and gets in the ring. James cracks the chair across the head of Madison Rayne, forcing Jackson James to call for the bell. The knockouts all get involved once again in the action, beating each other down.
Result: Madison Rayne, Tara, and Angelina Love win via disqualification
Security breaks up the fighting between the five knockouts in the ring. Mickie James grabs a microphone.
James “Next week Madison; I’ll finally give you your shot at the Knockout’s Championship. I’m going to kick your ass once and for all this time, No Holds Barred!”
James drops the microphone and talks smack with Madison Rayne as they leave for the back.
Backstage Segment: Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are joined by the Hardy Boys.
Hogan “It’s good to see you back Jeff, but I have some bad news brother. RVD wants you”
Jeff “I’m alright with that. If RVD wants me that I’m going to show him what being a rockstar’s all about!”
Hogan “If this is going to go down brother, than it’s going to go down at Sacrifice; you and Rob Van Dam in an extreme rules match brother.”
Jeff “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Bischoff “Good, now while you’re here we have some problems. I’m sure you know about Dixie Carter and the network are causing some problems for us. We need you to help us keep Dixie Carter at bay. Can you do that?”
Matt “We can do anything Eric.”
Bischoff “That’s good. I have some...extra help coming to TNA. Let’s just say that he’ll be here at Sacrifice.”
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Video Segment: TNA Wrestling Presents Sacrifice “One Man’s Legacy Fulfill Another Man’s Dream?” 5-15-11 Only on Pay Per View.
Jeremy Borash announces the next contest for TNA Impact
Bully Ray vs. Crimson
Bully Ray jumps Crimson immediately following the bell, but Crimson’s size is used to his advantage and soon Ray is power slammed to the canvas. Crimson drops a leg on Bully Ray and continues to pound the side of his temple with stiff right hands. Brian Hebner finally pulls Crimson off and warns him, but Crimson continues the assault on Bully Ray. The lights go off in the arena, and the Monster Abyss comes down to the ring. Abyss attacks Crimson with a baseball bat after entering the ring, and the referee calls for the bell.
Result: Crimson wins via disqualification
As Abyss continues to beat up Crimson with the baseball bat, Bully Ray attempts to stop him by talking with the Monster. Abyss releases the choke with the bat and proceeds to nails Bully Ray across the head with it. Abyss drops the bat and slams Bully Ray to the canvas with a Black Hole Slam. The Television Champion comes out with his pipe and chases off Abyss. Scott Steiner grabs a microphone.
Steiner “Listen up you piece of **** Since you’re coming out here demanding matches and pissing people off, why don’t we just add Bully Ray to our match at Sacrifice and make it a 4 man Monster’s Ball?
Abyss attempts to get back in the ring, but Steiner swings the pipe at him.
Backstage Segment: Dixie Carter heads out to the limousine waiting in the back of the parking lot. She opens the door and tells the person inside that they are ready for them.
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Mike Tenay and Tazz hype up the Main Event once again. This time going over the tale of the tape before the match begins. The biggest factor in this match is who will be the special referee assigned by the network.
Once their music hits, Ken Anderson and the Nature Boy Ric Flair enter the arena and make their way down to the ring with a sea of mixed emotions from the fans in Green Bay. Anderson climbs into the ring and for the second time in the night, he makes his own formal introduction.
Next to the ring is the challenger. The Icon Sting comes out to the ring with a roar of the crowd in this much anticipated rematch. Sting and Anderson stare each other down as they wait for the special guest referee.
“Pomp and Circumstance” plays again as Black Machismo makes his return to TNA. All dressed in the macho man’s clothes, Jay Lethal poses at the ramp for a moment. Lethal than proceeds to introduce the special guest referee... the legendary MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE! 4000 fans in Green Bay jump to their feet as the Macho Man finally makes his return to professional wrestling. With jet black hair, stripped referee shirt and Black Cowboy Hat Randy Savage poses at the top of the entrance, looking in great shape. Ric Flair looks on in disbelief and the Macho Man gives high fives to the fans on his way to the ring. Savage takes off his hat and poses on the second turn buckle. Randy Savage calls for the bell and the match is on.
TNA World Heavyweight Championship
Mr. Anderson(c) w. Ric Flair vs. The Icon Sting
Special Referee: Macho Man Randy Savage
Anderson and Sting lock up in the middle of the ring and immediately the champion slaps on a side head lock. Sting pushes Anderson into the ropes, but a shoulder block sends the challenger to the canvas. Anderson jumps over Sting and propels off the ropes, but the Icon gets up immediately and sends Anderson down with a hip toss. Anderson gets back up and the two go at it again, this time with punches and chops back and forth in the ring. The Icon whips Anderson into the corner and charges after him, but the Champion gets out quickly and Sting lands hard in the corner. Anderson rolls him up and Savage quickly gets down and counts the shoulders for a 1...2...kickout. Anderson pulls Sting up and nails him with a couple uppercuts before whipping him into the ropes. Anderson slams Sting down hard with a spinebuster and immediately gets back to a vertical basis. As the fans get behind Anderson, the champion starts focusing more on them and less on Sting. This allows Sting to get back up and go after Anderson from behind. The Icon backs the champion into a corner and whips him across the ring. Sting charges after and nails Anderson with a Stinger Splash. The Icon drives Anderson head first to the mat than quickly gets up and lets out a “WOOOOOOO.” The former champion is about to slap on the Scorpion Death Lock when he is pulled down by Anderson into a small package. Savage makes the pin again, but Sting kicks out immediately. Anderson and Sting get back up once again and lock up in the ring. This time Anderson whips Sting out onto the floor in front of the Nature Boy. As Anderson is chatting with Macho Man inside the ring, Flair is busy on the floor ramming Sting face first into the ring post. The Nature Boy rolls him in the ring and Anderson covers him for a 1...2...kickout. Ken grabs Sting’s arms and pulls them back, than drives a knee into the back of the Icon. Savage warns him to release the hold and Sting falls to the canvas. The Champion pulls Sting up and slams him to the canvas with a Mike Check. Once again Sting is rolled up for the pin, and once again Sting kicks out before three. Anderson starts getting into it with Savage when Sting pushes Anderson into the referee. Savage falls to the canvas and Sting nails Anderson with a Scorpion Death Drop. The Icon covers him, but Savage is still knocked down. Ric Flair attempts to get involved in the match, when AJ Styles comes down to the ring. AJ Styles slams Flair into the ring steps and the Nature Boy falls to the ground. Sting is still looking for Savage, and finds him on the ground, so the challenger gets off Anderson and tries to revive Savage. Meanwhile, The Pope D’Angelo Dinero gets in the ring and sets up for Sting. When Sting gets upright, The Pope hits him with the DDE; knocking the Icon down and allowing Anderson to get up again. The Asshole pulls Sting into the middle of the ring and then drags Savage over. The champion covers Sting and Savage makes a slow count. Sting finally gets a shoulder up before three, which infuriates Anderson so much he pulls Savage up and drives him to the canvas with the Mike Check. Anderson and the Pope continue to double team Sting in the ring when the rest of Fortune come down to Sting’s aid. The Pope immediately leaves the ring with Fortune chasing him to the back and Anderson is left all alone once again with Sting. The Champion pulls Sting up and sets him up in the corner. The Champion goes outside and grabs a steel chair, bringing it into the ring. Sting is about to be Mike Checked on the chair when he reverses the hold and sends Anderson down on the chair with a Scorpion Death Drop. Sting covers Anderson again, this time with Earl Hebner coming down to the ring. Hebner counts to two than is pulled out of the ring by Christopher Daniels. Daniels returns to Impact and hits Sting with the Angel Wings. He pulls Anderson on Sting and rolls Savage into the ring. Randy Savage slowly counts 1...2...3; and the match is now officially over.
Result: Ken Anderson retains the TNA World Championship via pinfall
Anderson slowly gets back to his feet and is handed the championship belt by Christopher Daniels. Matt and Jeff Hardy come down and attack Randy Savage in the ring. Hogan’s music plays and Immortal Hulk Hogan heads down to the ring. Hogan gets in the ring and taunts Randy Savage when out of nowhere, Jay Lethal and Eric Young get in the ring and make the save for Savage. Lethal and Young stand tall in the ring with Randy Savage as Hogan and the Hardy’s leave for the back with Christopher Daniels. Hogan grabs a microphone.
Hogan “I can’t believe you’re back in wrestling Savage, but you won’t be for long after the new regime take you out!”
Hogan raises the hands of the Hardy’s and Christopher Daniels.
Impact ends with Anderson helping a bloody Flair to the back, and Sting is helped up by Savage, Young, and Lethal.
TNA Wrestling Presents
Sacrifice
Live from the Impact Zone
Sunday, May 15, 2011
TNA World Heavyweight Championship
Mr. Anderson (c) w. Ric Flair vs. Samoa Joe w. Okato
TNA Knockout’s Tag Team Championship
Rosita and Sarita (c) vs. Daffney and Roxxi
Monster’s Ball
TNA Television Championship
Scott Steiner (c) vs. Abyss vs. Crimson vs. Bully Ray
TNA X Division Championship
Kazarian (c) vs. Matt Hardy
Tag Team Invitational Battle Royal
No. 1 Contender World Tag Team Championships
The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Generation Me vs. LAX vs. Jay Lethal and Eric Young vs. Devon and Tommy Dreamer vs. London Brawling vs. Gunner and Murphy vs. Mystery Tag Team
Extreme Rules Match
Rob Van Dam vs. Jeff Hardy
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