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RVD Comments On Rumors He’ll Be At iMPACT! Tonight

Monday Night iMPACT!

Monday Night iMPACT!

Former WWE superstar and free agent Rob Van Dam posted on Twitter that he had “big wrestling plans” for January 4, with a link to his website, RobVanDam.com.

In a new blog posted on Sunday, Van Dam addressed the rumors that he will appear at TNA iMPACT! He wrote:

The wrestling business is exciting for the first time in quite awhile. This Monday kicks off the new ratings war between WWE and TNA-like I have to tell you! I admit, I am interested in the hype. In fact, I feel like I’m involved with this new era just because of the ginormous rumors involving me and a return. I’m going to say this-even though I know it won’t do much good-don’t be mad at me that you tuned in to see your favorite wrestler and I wasn’t there. I’m going to be watching with you.

What do you  think – is RVD really staying home or could this be a swerve to keep it unexpected? Comment below.

Details On The Big Names Coming To TNA Soon

Regarding new faces coming into TNA, it’s said that the company has 6-7 confirmed names that will be coming in soon, if not tonight on iMPACT then in the next few weeks.

* Rumored names like Ric Flair, Rob Van Dam, Paul Heyman and Sid are not expected to be there tonight. Heyman may not happen at all and Van Dam’s reported signing has not been confirmed. Sid is expected to come in soon but was recently injured overseas.

* It is confirmed that Angelina Love has re-signed with TNA and with the company requesting the entire roster tonight, she is expected to be there also.

* Scott Hall and Sean “X-Pac” Waltman are said to be pretty much a lock for tonight’s live show. Hall was telling people at the Hulk Hogan debut party yesterday that Waltman would be with him on iMPACT. Hall also was overheard saying they were trying to get Kevin Nash to dye his hair dark again.

* Ken Anderson, formerly Mr. Kennedy in WWE, is said to be the most likely name to appear tonight.

TNA has reportedly asked the entire roster to be in attendance tonight, including Sting.

Hulk Hogan Responds To CM Punk Trash Talking Him

Hulk Hogan has responded to negative comments made about him by WWE superstar CM Punk about him this morning on the BJ Shea Morning Experience show in Seattle. You can listen to an MP3 of the interview at this link.

Hogan listened to the comments and said, “Well, you know, it’s kind of like the law of attraction. He’s probably going to attract more of that negative stuff to his career because, you know, if you’re functioning on that level, that’s probably what you are going to attract, but at the end of the day, you know, I was selling out Madison Square Garden when that kid was pooping in his diapers, so you know, you’re going to see what I’m all about. I’m not there to wrestle. I don’t have a contract to wrestle. I’m there to run this company. Make it better, like I said, give the talent a choice. All the talents that are locked in there…I’m sure Vince McMahon is giving CM Punk the big push but paying him crumbs, because I know how that goes, because I’m giving the fans a choice, and the talent a choice and I’m going to prove to this negative guy that he’s wrong.”

When asked about Punk making a personal attack on him, Hogan said, “That’s cool. I understand he’s surrounded by negative stuff up there and I can see why he’s jaded in his opinion. One of the things that I learned a long time ago is that you can’t judge anyone. You can’t judge a book by it’s cover. Some of the craziest looking, weirdest people seem to be the nicest people and the most honest people in the world. I would never judge anyone before I meet them. Some day down the road, CM Punk and I are probably going to work together and I would never judge him under any preconceived notions. I would judge him on the type of person he was when I met him. It’s all good, brother. I am vibing so high brother. I am going to reward those who are with me and those who aren’t my friends, I am going to win them over and make them my friends.”

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Sound Off 95: Welcome to TNA’s Monday Night Surprise Party!

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| Thoughts on the WWE vs. TNA “Monday Night Skirmish” with a final prediction on the rating for each

| TNA is apparently throwing a little surprise party on Monday night, and why this is a bad move

| Rumored lineup for WrestleMania 26 looks strong, but is it realistic? Who does WWE want to face John Cena?

| “Dr. Death” Steve Williams passes away at age 49, and a rant on cancer

| Sick of hearing about the Montreal Screwjob? Too bad because I’ll talk about that too…

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Dixie Carter Talks About iMPACT! vs. RAW, Big Changes To TNA

TNA President Dixie Carter

TNA President Dixie Carter

TNA president Dixie Carter spoke to the U.K. Sun to promote Monday night’s big RAW vs. iMPACT! battle. The following are highlights:

Expectations For Monday’s TV Rating: “How I define success is just being there. Just the fact that we are there on Monday night is a huge success for us. It makes the exact statement that we want to make. This is a marathon not a sprint. The ratings, quite honestly, are irrelevant. Our success is being there and the quality of the show we put on. That’s how I’ll assess it as far as that specific night goes.”

Hulk Hogan’s Role in TNA: “I think Terry (Hogan) has an amazing eye for talent and, with all those people your readers are mentioning, his goal is to make them household names. I can’t imagine a better person or brain to have behind the amazing talent that those young guys possess. So that’s actually one of the main reasons I brought him in. Again he’s not coming in worried about Hulk Hogan and making sure Hulk Hogan is getting over, that’s not his job. His job is to get TNA over.”

Changes Coming to TNA: “He (Hogan) is involved with everything from looking at new talent to how we are shooting the show. The two of us, over the past several months, have literally ripped apart every single aspect of the company. I wanted a fresh set of eyes on it, and what better eyes than the greatest wrestler in the history of this business. We’re looking at what we can do better, what we can do differently and what we can try.”

Competing against WWE: “They may say that they don’t consider us competition or don’t pay attention to us, but we deal with them playing those tricks with us all the time. Nothing is going to change in our game plan. We’re going to continue to do what we do best and that’s grow TNA one fan at a time. We’re not taking on Vince McMahon. We’re trying to give the wrestling fans what they want — and that is to make wrestling better as a whole.”

Bringing in New Talent: “There’s nobody we won’t go after. But they have to be right to come to the company. They have to be in it for the right reasons. They’ve got to fit in with what we’re doing. If that’s The Rock then fantastic. If it’s RVD then fantastic. It doesn’t matter. If somebody makes sense and has that work ethic and wants to embrace being a wrestler on a wrestling show and trying to do something different then we would love to have them. And, I promise you, we have many more exciting surprises to come.

Hall, Bischoff, Russo Attend Hogan TNA Party (Live Report)

Gary Cantrel of The Shoot radio show sent out the following recap of Hulk Hogan’s party at Margaritaville in Orlando.

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The event did start promptly at five. There was quite a line to go into the Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville resturant. The event was being held on the 2nd floor which filled up real quick. They were letting only a number of people up at a time. I just happened to be at the front of the line at one point when they filled up so I was outside for quite a while. There were two camera crews filming the entire event. The Spike TV/TNA crew and the Bubba the Love Sponge radio show crew who film material for his website and DVDs.

Several people showed up and greeted fans waiting outside. First up was Eric Bischoff, who had his own personal camera man. It wasn’t a large camera so it could be footage for his own personal website
. He was definitely very polite to everyone while in front of the camera. He went through pretty much the whole line and took photos with people.

Next up was Scott Hall, who came over with someone, was probably a manager or friend or something. He too was taking pictures with the fans outside.

Vince Russo also checked out the line. He seemed very polite and talked with some of the fans.

The Spike TV/TNA crew came back to the front this time with Bubba the Love Sponge. He is doing the interviews. They first filmed Hogan coming outside with Bischoff and Scott Hall. Bubba did several interviews with fans.

Later on after we got inside of the building, they had a ton more lights and Jeremy Borash was inside with cameras pumping the crowd up. They did several shots with fans chanting various things such as “TNA” and “Hogan.” They had Bubba interviewing more fans. After they recorded the footage and some additional B-Roll they thanked the fans for coming ou

JBL Talks About TNA Challenging WWE On Monday Nights

Former WWE star JBL offered his thoughts on the WWE-TNA Monday Night War in his latest Facebook blog:

Layfield, who left WWE back in April 2009, sounds excited about the idea of TNA giving WWE a run for their money.

“I am loving the Monday Night Wars being back, or at least a one night skirmish on January 4th between WWE and TNA,” said Layfield.

“Greatest trade in history was Vince Russo to WCW, it drove WCW into bankruptcy and WWE to buying their competitor and establishing world dominance. We, at the time, were starting to think that Vince McMahon was sending Russo to destroy the competition it was so bad…

“TNA has the underdog and new guy going its way, it also has Eric Bischoff, who I greatly respect. I think Eric on his round two with Vince will be prepared. Along with Hulk (Hogan) who wants to badly compete with Vince as well.

“Main thing here is international TV rights, which both covet and make money off of. With Hulk and Eric in the mix, TNA will get clearance in many good markets to add to their international profile. Also, with Dixie Carter, who is a good friend and someone I respect-you won’t have the WCW oversized corporation.”

SpikeTV Exec Reveals His Expectations For Monday iMPACT!

Monday Night iMPACT!

Monday Night iMPACT!

Brian Diamond, Spike TV’s Senior VP of Sports/Specials, was interviewed by Alex Marvez of ScrippsNews.com this week about his expectations for the Monday night battle between TNA and WWE.

Diamond has high hopes for TNA, but knows there’s a long road ahead before TNA is a legit threat to WWE.

“I don’t think we’re necessarily going to win that night (ratings-wise), but I do feel we’re best equipped going into battle with the product as it is right now,” Diamond said. “We’re all feeling very excited and confident about taking a shot and throwing our hat in the ring.”

Diamond reveals that Spike TV has some input with TNA’s creative product and admits that change is needed.

“Part of the discussion we have with TNA is what do we need to do to raise the bar and make things better,” he said. “Stronger talent and story lines are the key.”

No matter how TNA does on Monday night, it will be a learning experience and will be a big win for wrestling fans who are hungry for the next wrestling “boom.”

“We want to take a real close look at what worked [on Monday night] and what didn’t. The good news is we’re taking this plunge. It could open the door for a lot more opportunities for TNA on Spike. Competition is always good for the viewer,” Diamond said. “There are 10 million wrestling fans out there waiting for this moment.”

TNA Holding Online Press Conference After Monday’s iMPACT!

Monday Night iMPACT!

Monday Night iMPACT!

TNA Wrestling has announced it will hold an online press conference on January 4 immediately following Monday’s live 3-hour iMPACT! special.

A TNA press release states:

“This isn’t a typical press conference because TNA will be answering questions from both fans and wrestling media. Get your questions ready and hop on twitter or send them via email!”

Questions can be sent to tna@mycontent.com.

The company held a similar online press conference after October’s Bound For Glory PPV.

TNA management and wrestlers will be on hand to discuss the 3-hour iMPACT! broadcast, namely Hulk Hogan’s official TNA debut.

JANUARY 4th PREVIEW: RAW & iMPACT! Head-To-Head

Next Monday night, TNA Wrestling will go head-to-head with WWE RAW for the first time with a 3-hour live edition of iMPACT! Both shows are bringing out the big guns, with iMPACT! headlined by the TNA debut of Hulk Hogan and RAW featuring the long-awaited never-thought-you’d-see-it WWE return of Bret “Hit Man” Hart.

Monday night will give wrestling fans a taste of the excitement we haven’t seen in almost a decade – two competing wrestling shows going head-to-head on a Monday night and the feeling that you’ve gotta keep an eye on both shows so you don’t miss a blockbuster event. It might turn out to be a 1-night event and a throwback to better time, like those first two ECW PPVs. It could also be the first battle in a long, bloody war. Either way, it is shaping up to be an exciting night of wrestling for wrestling fans past and present. Here’s a full rundown of what to expect next Monday night:

WWE RAW with Guest Host Bret Hart

WWE Hall of Famer Bret "The Hitman" Hart

WWE Hall of Famer Bret "The Hitman" Hart

The big story of Monday night is undoubtedly Bret Hart’s confirmed appearance as guest host. The Hit Man hasn’t been a part of WWE storylines since 1997 and Bret entering that ring one more time will be an unforgettable moment for longtime fans who never thought this disaster of a situation would ever get proper closure. Bret will be on WWE television until after WrestleMania and he’s rumored to be working with Vince McMahon, DX and the Hart Dynasty. There has been talk of Bret’s return angle culminating with some sort of match at WrestleMania.

Also confirmed for RAW:

– Triple H & Shawn Michaels vs. Big Show and Chris Jericho:  This match will be for DX’s Undisputed Tag team titles. If Big Show and Chris Jericho lose, Jericho must leave the RAW brand for good.

– Randy Orton vs. Kofi Kingston

Also, it’s worth noting that John Cena will not on the show. Cena will be at the college football Fiesta Bowl game next Monday night in Arizona. The Bowl game starts at 8:00 p.m. EST, so he’d be unable to make it to RAW in Dayton, Ohio in time.

While this is all that we know at this point, expct WWE to cut the midget comedy crap for at least a week and start 2010 will a memorable show.

LIVE! 3-Hour Monday iMPACT!

Monday Night iMPACT!

Monday Night iMPACT!

The show will feature the TNA debut of Hulk Hogan and is being designed as a launching point for a new era in TNA history. Major changes are expected on television and behind the scenes, with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s team assuming “total control” of the company’s direction. Here are some things we can expect next Monday night:

* Hulk Hogan’s Debut: Hogan has made it clear that he’s coming to TNA to play the “Vince McMahon role,” calling the shots and putting the company in a new path that will ultimately lead to a war with WWE.

* iMPACT! Zone Changes: TNA iMAPCT! will have a new look next Monday night. TNA has been working on several big upgrades to the iMPACT! Zone set. Also, the 6-sided ring won’t be around much longer and will be replaced with a traditional 4-sided ring as soon as next week.

* New & Familiar Faces: Former nWo members Scott Hall and Sean Waltman are TNA bound and there’s a strong chance we’ll see at least Hall next Monday night. TNA recently signed the Young Bucks tag team and they are expected to appear next week. Additionally, there are several big name free agents that could also be at next week’s show – including Rob Van Dam, Ken Anderson and Ric Flair. Names like Jeff Hardy and Bill Goldberg are currently free agents but should be considered long shots at best. Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman are also available to appear as on-air talent, with many TNA employees and fans hoping that Paul Heyman is brought in as head booker.

* Other Changes: Bischoff’s team has already been working behind the scenes on a number of new projects for TNA. His experience as the president of WCW during its peak run and knowledge of running the top wrestling promotion in the world will make him an invaluable asset to TNA during this time of transition and growth. Whether it’s television and merchandising deals or global expansion, Bischoff can spot the holes in TNA’s game and knows how to fill in the gaps.

Hulk Hogan has been very outspoken about today’s wrestling being over-scripted and wants to bring back part of what made wrestling of previous generations so good – which was focusing on in-ring action and letting the wrestlers speak for themselves.

From what we’ve heard, there are several major surprises being worked on that would send serious shockwaves throughout the entire wrestling industry. There is talk among some TNA wrestlers that a “top secret” bombshell will be dropped next Monday night.

A new era in TNA is upon us .. We’ll see next Monday night how many of the new elements are put into effect immediately and which are rolled out in the coming weeks. With TNA kicking it into high gear and Bret Hart returning to WWE next week, the early months of 2010 are shaping up to have a ton of potential for wrestling fans everywhere.

Hogan Celebration In Orlando On 1/3 & Lots More News

Monday Night iMPACT!

Monday Night iMPACT!

– TNA Wrestling will be holding a part at Universal Citywalk in Orlando on January 3rd to celebrate Hulk Hogan’s iMPACT! debut the following night. Hogan and many other TNA stars will be there. The event will be filmed by TNA and parts will air on the three-hour iMPACT special the next night. Radio personality and longtime Hogan ally Bubba the Love Sponge is apparently having a big role with the event that they’re billing as a “Pre-Hulkamania Invades TNA” party. It begins at 5PM and admission is free. This event is expected to be similar to the Hulkamania Parade thrown by WCW back in 1994 when Hogan joined that company.

– Hulk Hogan came in at #85 on a “2009’s Most Annoying People” list in the UK. Hogan was listed for the OJ Simpson comments he made about his ex-wife earlier this year.

– TNA will be releasing a Best of 2009 DVD on February 16th, 2010.

– As previously reported , top independent tag team The Young Bucks have signed with TNA Wrestling. There is talk of them debuting on the January 4th live iMPACT.

— Alissa Flash noted on her Twitter account that last week, she accidentally stepped on some shattered Christmas ornaments destroyed by her cat in the middle of the night. This could explain why she did not appear at last Monday’s all-Knockout television taping.

— The TNA website has posted all-new holiday photos of Sarita, Velvet Sky, ODB, Tara, Daffney, Taylor Wilde, Lacey Von Erich and the infrequently seen SoCal Val. You can see the images at the following link.

TNA Wrestling Signs “The Young Bucks” Tag Team (VIDEO)

TNA president Dixie Carter posted the following message on Twitter announcing the signing of a promising young tag team:

“Proud to report TNA has signed the Young Bucks. Thanks to all of you for the input on them. They show great potential.”

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Southern California’s Young Bucks – comprised of Slick Nick and Instant Replay Matt Jackson – have wrestled across the United States and Japan. They recently wrestled what was described as a great TNA iMPACT! dark match against the Motor City Machine Guns and have a ton of potential. Check out this ‘best of’ music video of TNA’s newest tag team – the Young Bucks:

Jeff Jarrett Talks About TNA Competing With WWE

TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett

TNA Founder Jeff Jarrett

A local newspaper in Johnstown, Pennsylvania recently conducted an interview with Jeff Jarrett to promote TNA’s live event in the city on January 14th.  Jarrett spoke at length about how TNA Wrestling can compete with World Wrestling Entertainment.  “They [WWE] are sports entertainment; we are professional wrestling,” Jarret said. “Our in-ring product takes priority over other facets of the business.” “The product that has drawn millions and millions of fans over the years, going back to the ’60s, is professional wrestling … (TNA) is fresh and modern, but it is in the essence of what has always been done.”

Jarrett knows what it takes to build a successful wrestling promotion and thinks TNA goes an extra step to make sure their fans are satisfied. “We recognize the fact that we’ve got to earn our fans one at a time,” Jarrett said. “I have been a part of wrestling my entire life, but I’ve never seen this kind of excitement generated by the backstage access, the autograph sessions, and the opportunities to get up close and personal with the TNA stars at the merchandise table.”

With TNA firing their “first shot” at WWE on January 4th with their first live 3-hour Monday night edition of TNA iMPACT!, Jarrett explains what’s ahead on TNA’s path to truly competing with WWE. “Things are getting bigger and better. With the addition of Hulk Hogan, skies are very blue for TNA. Are we going to come right out of the gate and beat them? Are we claiming that? Absolutely not,” he said. “But we’re in the game, and competition is good. We are very optimistic that by the end of 2010, it’ll be a different game.”

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Ric Flair TNA Update, Reaction To Scott Hall Coming In & More

– The latest on Ric Flair is that he has not signed with TNA as of this week. Flair was out of the country on vacation last weekend but word is that TNA is putting pressure on him that if he doesn’t sign and appear on the January 4th show then the offer may be pulled. The issue most likely is Flair not wanting to go with WWE’s competition. However, money plays a factor as the last time WWE made him an offer it wasn’t even close to what TNA is offering. It’s believed that WWE’s last offer to Flair was somewhere around $250,000 per year. Flair hasn’t spoken with WWE about any kind of offer recently. As noted before, Flair wants to sign with Panda Energy in case TNA goes under, he still gets paid. Flair feels that since Hulk Hogan signed a deal under the same circumstances with Panda, he should get the same treatment.

– Reaction within TNA to the news of Scott Hall returning has been negative because of Hall’s track record with the company. Some are also worried about what kind of negative impact Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff can have on TNA with making bad decisions.

– While TNA is still turning people away from the iMPACT Zone for pay-per-views, they are having problems with attendance at TV tapings. They have been having to get people to move closer together and only film that direction because of attendance lately. They are trying to get more fans to come out for the January 4th live show and the feeling is attendance is more of a problem this time around because of the slow season at Universal Studios. Attendance at the theme park is down this time of year and people in the park who aren’t wrestling fans usually make up a good part of the crowd. There is hope that with Hogan and possibly Flair wrestling in the iMPACT Zone in 2010, attendance among park-goers who aren’t wrestling fans will increase.

(Credit to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter for some of the information used in this report)

WWE & TNA Employees Meet Up In Orlando Sunday Night

Wrestlers and employees from both World Wrestling Entertainment and TNA Wrestling met up on Sunday night in Orlando, Florida – where WWE was taping this week’s ECW, Superstars and SmackDown and TNA held its Final Resolution pay-per-view.

TNA president Dixie Carter visited with WWE wrestlers a bar in Orlando, according to prowrestling.net Carter hosted a Christmas party next door at the hotel where the majority of the TNA crew stays. Several WWE superstars were said to be leery of going over to the TNA party because they feared heat from WWE management. However, some of the TNA crew went over to the bar to meet with the WWE wrestlers, and Dixie Carter eventually followed. It was described as a social visit with Carter meeting some of the WWE crew members for the first time.

TNA star Samoa Joe wrote the following on his Twitter page: “Just found out there are old associates in town. Tonight the Illuminati meets… Illuminati meeting became Illuminati sleepover and is now Illuminati pancake breakfast. Secret societies seem so much cooler in the movies.”

SpikeTV Exec Talks Moving iMPACT! To Mondays

Monday Night iMPACT!

Monday Night iMPACT!

Spike TV president Kevin Kay told Multichannel News that he expects TNA’s offering on January 4th will “draw significant attention from avid wrestling fans and its core young male audience.” Kay wouldn’t predict a rating for TNA on the 4th but did say he thinks TNA can hold it’s own against WWE’s Monday Night RAW.

Kay also revealed that TNA is looking to air quarterly TNA specials on Monday nights. If the show can draw good numbers, Spike is considering permanently putting TNA on Monday nights head-to-head with WWE and RAW.

Kay added, “If it’s successful, I’m not opposed to moving it to Monday nights. This is the time for this … TNA has a lot of momentum with Hulk Hogan and we have the ability to market and promote it.”

TNA Cancels Australian Tour: Find Out Why

TNA Wrestling has postponed it’s scheduled tour of Australia in February, according to the Acer Arena website. The tour was scheduled to begin on Febrary 26, but had been put on hold due to “changes in the U.S. TV production schedule.”

The full statement reads:

With great disappointment Chugg Entertainment announced today that the highly anticipated TNA Maximum Impact! Tour, originally scheduled for Friday 26 February 2010, would be postponed until later in the year. The TNA Team stated that changes in the US TV production schedule, have made it necessary to postpone the TNA live tour debut in Australia this February. TNA apologizes to Australian wrestling fans and hopes to reschedule the dates as soon as possible.

TNA is testing the waters with a live Monday night edition of iMPACT! on January 4th .. While this cancellation could be a cover for slow ticket sales, its something to keep an eye on.

TNA Final Resolution PPV Results (12/20)

TNA Final Resolution Results – 12/20/2009
Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida
Report by: Sean Hopkins

We get a video package highlighting the main feuds running into tonight’s event.

The pyro hits and Mike Tenay welcomes us to the broadcast. He and Taz quickly begin to hype the Tag Team Championship match which will be first tonight.

TNA Tag Team Championship Match
– The British Invasion (c) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns

The Guns are out first to a big pop from the crowd, followed by the British Invasion who get a little bit of heat. Sabin and Williams start things out, locking up and going through some quick chain wrestling. Williams puts Sabin down with a hammerlock, but Sabin fights out with an arm drag and gets the quick tag. Shelley comes and and continues to work over the arm, but it doesn’t last long as Williams is able to take Shelley down with a drop toe hold and tag in Magnus, who comes in and works over Shelley’s arm.

Shelley is able to fight back with an enzugiri, but when he comes off the ropes he’s caught by Magnus. Shelley counters a suplex with an arm bar and makes the tag to Sabin. Shelley and Sabin hit stereo kicks to Magnus, and then to Williams. The heels bail to the floor and the Guns take them out with Stereo dives over the top rope. Back in the ring, Shelley falls victim to some double team work from the BI, followed by a high knee from Magnus. Magnus tags in Williams who gets Shelley in a headscissors and drives him head first into the canvas repeatedly. Shelley fights back with a couple of punches, but Williams gets Shelley in Gory special position and slams him into the corner. Williams tries for a superplex, but Shelley pushes him off and hits a big crossbody which is good for a near fall.

Magnus hits Shelley with a huge European uppercut and Williams is back in. Williams locks in a modified front face lock and the crowd is popping huge for the guns. Shelley fights out of the hold and drops Williams with a crazy double knee backbreaker. Magnus prevents Shelley from making the tag, and tags in Williams, allowing the continued dominance over the Guns. Magnus locks in a full nelson but Shelley breaks the hold . Shelley tries for a cross body but Magnus catches him with a body slam instead. Magnus goes for a splash but Shelley gets his knees up and he’s finally able to make the tag. Sabin comes in and cleans house on both members of the BI. Sabin tries for the cradle shock, but Williams fights out and makes the tag to Magnus. Sabin makes the tag and Shelley comes in with a top rope thrust kick to Magnus. Shelley hits an STO into the corner, and he fights off Williams with a kick to the back. Sabin dives between the legs of his partner to the floor on top of Williams. Shelley hits Magnus with a superkick and the Sliced Bread #2, but Magnus kicks out. Shelley slams Magnus down and goes up top but he misses the double stomp and falls victim to an exploder from Williams. Magnus hits a modified DVD on Sabin.

Shelley and Magnus square off and Magnus gets the upperhand with an uppercut. The BI have a communication issue as Magnus sends Williams to the floor with a kick. Sabin tags in and hits an enzugiri, the Guns hit a double team move and follow it up with stereo superkicks, but Williams makes the save. Sabin hits a cutter on Williams to send him to the outside. Shelley and Sabin hit kicks to the head of Magnu in the corner and follow it up with a big cross body but it’s still not enough to finish off Magnus.

The Guns try for another double team but Williams breaks it up. The BI hit a doomsday European uppercut and Magnus pins Sabin for the three count.

Winners and STILL TNA World Tag Team Champions: The British Invasion

TNA Knockout Women’s Championship Match
– ODB (c) vs. Tara

Tenay and Taz run down the Tail of the Tape, and Tara’s music hits. She makes her way to the ring to some very nice pops from the crowd. ODB is out next to even more cheers from the crowd, it seems like they may be a bit split during this match. Tara tries to attack ODB right off the bat, but ODB rolls out of the ring and gloats that she is the champ.

ODB makes her way back into the ring and the match is able to start this time. ODB tries to attack Tara with a kick, but she catches her leg and hits her with a bit chop. Tara is able to lock in the tarantula, which she lets go after a couple of seconds, and follows up with a slingshot legdrop. Tara tries for a powerbomb but ODB fights out. Tara hits a slap, but ODB is able to fight back with a knee, and she jams Tara’s head into the turnbuckle. ODB hits a shoulderbreaker on Tara, which is good for a near fall. She beats down on Tara, and she teases the bronco buster, but she hits a boot to the chest instead. ODB chokes Tara between the ropes and she follows it up with an inverted DDT. Tara tries to fight back, but ODB puts her right back down with a knee and a big fall away slam.

ODB taunts Tara, but Tara takes her down with a quick roll up that’s good for a two count. ODB is quick to retaliate with a couple of quick stomps and she ties Tara’s arm up in the ropes, pulling back on her wrist. Tara kicks away at ODB’s stomach and she’s able to score a couple of quick chops and punches, and she sidesteps a dive from ODB. Tara slaps ODB and kicks her in the stomach, following it up with a few more slaps. Tara hits a hot shot in the middle of the ring before hitting a snap suplex. Tara hits a standing moonsault that’s good for a near fall.

ODB tries for a TKO, but Tara is able to slip down with a roll up and score the quick victory.

Winner and NEW TNA Knockouts Champion: TARA

An interviewer comes out and asks Tara how it feels. Tara says that this is the pinnacle of her career and that this is what she came to TNA for. She says she loves it and she loves the fans.

“Feast or Fired” Match

Tenay and Taz run down the rules, and Jay Lethal’s music hits first, and he’s on his way to the ring with Consequences Creed. The cases are hung above the ring. Cody Deaner is the third man announced, he comes out to basically no reaction. Beer Money Inc, Robdert Roode and James Storm are the fourth and fifth men introduced. Eric Young, Sheik Abdul Bashir, Homicide, Big Rob, Kyoshi and Kevin Nash make their way to the ring, representing WE, and we now have eleven men in the ring.

Obviously this match is going to be extremely difficult to cover so please just bear with me on this. I’ll of course make sure to get the names of the competitors that get the cases. Samoa Joe is the last man introduced, to a big pop. He makes his way out to the ring and we’re ready to begin. Everything just breaks down as soon as the bell rings and everyone is brawling. Some of the action spills to the outside where people get their heads bashed into various things, but the camera is jumping around too quickly. Lethal is close to grabbing a case but Kyoshi pulls him down. The crowd is chanting for Joe, and everyone is still just brawling everywhere. Deaner almost gets a case but Bashir is able to take him down. He goes for a case and Deaner returns the favor.

Deaner and Bashir fight in the ring and Bashir takes him down with a vicious Irish whip into the corner. Bashir continues to go for a case, but Deaner is able to pull him off the turnbuckle. Lethal Consequences beat up on Homicide with a tilt a whirl backbreaker/Russian leg sweep combo. Creed goes for a briefcase and Lethal watches his back, but Bashir is able to cut him off and he and Deaner fight over the case. The case falls to the floor and both men go for it and get their hands on it. Bashir wrestles it away and hits Deaner with it and he is declared to have gotten case #2. While everyone is confused, Big Rob grabs a case of his own, case #4.

Eric Young looks upset with Rob, and BMI use this as an opportunity to come in and clean house on WE, double teaming Nash and hitting a double suplex on Eric Young. BMI hit the DWI on Kyoshi, and follow it up with a slingshot DDT. Roode heads up for a case, but Nase prevents it and goes for the case himself. Nash is able to pull down case #1. Joe is in the ring to fight with Lethal Consequenses. He takes Lethal down with a uranage, but Creed jumps off the turnbuckle on Joe. Everyone hits some big moves on everyone else in super-quick succession, but Lethal ends up being able to go for the case, Homicide is right there though, with a gringo cutter from the top rope. Deaner goes for the case, but Joe comes out of nowhere with a big kick and he climbs the turnbuckle. Joe grabs the case, and he is in possession of case #3. They send it down to the ring, and we’re going to find out what the briefcases hold in them immediately. JB says it will happen right after a backstage segment. Christy Hemme is backstage with AJ Styles and Kurt Angle. Angle says that Desmond Wolfe has his head up his ass. He says Wolfe is smart and devious, but he is more smart and more devious. Angle says Wolfe won’t end his career tonight, especially when he has unfinished business. Styles says Kurt will get his shot, and soon. Styles says Daniels will never take the title from him, and then after he retains the title, he will take care of some unfinished business.

Back at ringside, JB and So Cal Val are running the ceremony. Nash is out first, JB runs down the possibilities of Nash’s briefcase, and he opens it up to reveal that Nash wins a Tag Team Title shot. Joe is out next with case #3. JB runs down the options left before they open up Joe’s case to reveal that he has won a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship.

JB calls out Big Rob and Bashir at the same time to open up their cases. He says one will be fired and one will have a shot at the X Division Championship. They open up the cases to discover that Terry wins the X Division Title shot, and Bashir is fired!
Bashir throws the case away as the crowd sings ‘Goodbye’. JB says that this concludes Feast or Fired 2009.

Elimination Match
– Team 3D, Rhino & Jesse Neal vs. The Pope, Matt Morgan, Suicide & Hernandez

Team 3D, Neal and Rhino are out first to a bit of heat. Hernandez is out solo for his team, and he will wrestle alone for the first five minutes. All four men look to jump Hernandez at the outset of the match, but they decide to leave it to Rhino. Rhino scores a quick kick to Hernandez’s stomach and he follows up with a couple of quick blows, tagging out to D-Von who beats down on Super Mex in the corner. Hernandez is able to fight back with a big slingshot shoulder block. Hernandez fights off everyone but Neal, who distracts him long enough for D-Von to attack from behind. D-Von chokes Hernandez with his boot and tags in Rhino, who comes in with a quick kick and tags in Ray.

Ray hits a couple of punches and an elbow to the back of the head, and when Hernandez tries to fight back Ray comes out with a quick lariat to put him down. Rhino tags in, and he dodges a splash from Hernandez, countering with a belly to belly suplex. Rhino hits the gore and goes for the pin but Hernandez kicks out at two. Rhino goes for another gore, but Hernandez sidesteps it and pins Rhino, scoring the three count. Rhino is eliminated. All three remaining men are in to beat down Hernandez. Jesse Neal goes to the outside and he grabs a chair, Ray tells him to hit Hernandez, but the music of Hernandez’s team hits, and they are all down to the ring, and it’s four on three. The faces clean house and send all the heels packing to the floor. Hernandez follows out with a big dive over the top rope.

Pope sends Neal into the ring into Suicide who tries for the pin, but only gets two. Suicide hits an elevated dropkick in the corner that’s good for another near fall. Suicide hits a Finlay roll and follows it up with a big leg drop from the top rope, but Neal is able to fight back with a forearm shot. Neal’s advantage doesn’t last long as Suicide hits a big dropkick. Neal fights back again with a couple of knees, but when he tries for a splash, Suicide ducks out of the way. Neal hits Suicide with a chair, but he’s not DQed, Hernandez in turn hits Neal with the chair, and apparently he gets DQed, so Hernandez has been eliminated.

3D come in and hit a quick 3D on Suicide, D-Von gets the quick pin and Suicide has been eliminated. Pope is in, but Ray just beats down on him for a bit. Pope is able to fight back with a couple of big right hands and he finally puts Ray down with a huge shoulder block. Apparently Neal was eliminated as well. Pope hits Rau with a coupleof big elbows, and when D-Von comes in, he catches a couple as well, as well as a double smack. Pope goes up top and hits a shoulderblock from the top, but it’s only good for a two count. 3D hit another quick 3D on the Pope, and he’s the next man eliminated. Matt Morgan is the only man left for his team, and he’s getting lots of support from the crowd. 3D attack together and push him back into the ropes, where they beat away at him. 3D choke away at him, and apparently the ref just isn’t going to do anything about it. Morgan fights back with a double clothesline that puts down both members of 3D. Morgan hits a big splash on D-Von, then Ray, then D-Von again. He hits rapid fire elbows on D-Von and tries for a chokeslam on Ray, but D-Von clips his knee from behind.

3D choke Morgan on the ropes and the crowd wants tables. D-Von rips away at Morgan’s face and Ray calls for another 3D. Morgan fights out and hits a Carbon footprint on D-Von, that’s enough to put him down for a three count, and D-Von has been eliminated. Ray is in quickly to beat up on Morgan and he chops away at him in the corner. Morgan starts to fight back but Ray resorts to a low blow. Ray tries for a big splash, but Morgan avoids it. Morgan tries for the Hellavator, but Ray counters with a DDT that’s good for a near fall. Ray goes to the outside and grabs the same char that was used earlier, but when he comes into the ring, he end up eating the chair when Morgan hits a carbon footprint into the chair into Ray’s face. Morgan pins Ray, and we have a winner.

Winner: Matt Morgan

After a botch where footage hyping the Foley/Abyss vs. Stevie/Raven tag is shown, more footage (that was meant to by shown) is aired hyping the Lashley/Steiner match which is up next.

Last Man Standing Match
– Bobby Lashley vs. Scott Steiner

Steiner is out first with the pipe he used last month, swinging it like a baseball bat. He doesn’t really get much of a reaction from the crowd. Lashley’s music hits and the crowd goes nuts when he comes out on the entrance ramp. Krystal Lashley is sent to the back before the bell even rings, and Steiner follows her up the ramp. Lashley follows, and he tries to attack Steiner, but he hides behind Krystal for a second and the drills Lashley with a punch. Steiner slams Lashley’s head into the steel guard rail a couple of times and then chokes Lashley with the TV cable before whipping Lashley into the barricade again. The action moves into the ring where Steiner tries for a clothesline, but Lashley counters with a quick T-Bone suplex. Lashley beats on Steiner in the corner before hitting a running shoulder into Steiner’s stomach.

Lashley’s hits a gutbuster and locks in a dragon sleeper, trying to choke Steiner out. Lashley lets go and the ref begins the count. Steiner is up at six, only to be clotheslined over the top rope. Lashley follows out and slams Steiner into the guard rail before grabbing a chair and smashing Steiner over the head. Steiner fights back with a couple of elbows and he grabs a pipe, hitting Lashley in the stomach and over the back. Lashley is able to answer the count at six, but Steiner puts him right back down with another pipe shot. Lashley is back up a seven and Steiner drags him back to the ring where he slams him into the ring steps. Lashley is able to answer the count at eight and make his way back into the ring where Steiner puts him on the top turnbuckle. Lashley is able to fight Steiner off for a bit, but Steiner hits a crazy jawbreaker (kind of an inverted tower of London) that puts Lashley down for a nine count. Steiner is right back on it and he puts Lashley back up on the top turnbuckle. Steiner hits a top rope belly to belly suplex.

Taz makes a ‘vintage’ joke, and Steiner goes for a double sledge, but Lashley counters with a belly to belly suplex of his own before hitting a running slam. Steiner answers the count at nine and hits a quick low blow on Lashley who was climbing the ropes. Steiner follows up and hits a big frankensteiner, putting Lashley down for an eight count. Steiner puts him right back down with a clothesline and he bails to the outside.

Steiner grabs the pipe, but when he makes it back to the ring, Krystal Lashley is down. she grabs the pipe from Steiner and throws it to Lashley who hits a big spear and follows it up with a hit with the pipe. The ref counts ten, and Steiner isn’t moving.

Winner by KO: Bobby Lashley

Raven & Dr. Stevie vs. Abyss & Mick Foley

Raven and Stevie are out first with a kendo stick and chair in hand, respectively. Raven gets a nice reception from the crowd, getting a couple of cheers. Foley and Abyss are out second to a big pop from the crowd. Foley has a mic in hand and says it’s ok that Raven and Stevie don’t want to play by the rules because he’s declaring it a Foley’s funhouse rules and there’s no DQ. All four men go crazy at the outset of the match with Foley laying Stevie out with the kendo stick and Abyss hitting a double splash on Raven and Stevie with Foley following it up with a running knee to Raven.

Foley and Rave fight on the outside to the back of the Impact Zone where they go through the curtain. Stevie and Abyss continue to fight in the ring where Abyss hits a big splash to Stevie’s back in the corner. Abyss goes for the cover but he can only get two. Stevie bails to the floor and he works his way to the back of the Impact Zone. Abyss follows and he slams Stevie into the barricade and the platform holding up the announce table. Abyss grabs a table from the side and Stevie is crawling away.

Abyss wails away on Stevie before pulling him up to the entrance ramp, he gets him in powerbomb position, but Raven comes in from behind with a kendo stick and cracks Abyss across the back. Raven uses the stick to choke Abyss and he bites away at Abyss’ leg (which is supposed to have 3rd degree burns). Raven and Stevie beat Abyss down the ramp and back toward the ring. Raven bites away at Abyss’ leg again, causin Abyss to scream in pain. Stevie hits Abyss with a chair as Raven pulls a gas can out from under the ring. Foley is on his way down to the ring with a shopping cart full of weapons that he rams into Raven. Foley uses some of the signs to wail on Stevie and Raven before hitting them both with a barbed wire bat. The gas is spilling on the floor. Foley hits a stump puller pile driver on Raven in the ring before hitting a double arm DDT on Stevie. Foley lays Stevie on top of Raven and Abyss hits a bit running senton. Foley grabs Mr. Socko but Raven throws powder in Foley’s eyes.

Raven tries for the mandible claw but Foley fights out. Abyss hits a shock treatment on Stevie and a leg drop on Raven at the same time. Abyss goes into his pants and apparently he has a Socko too. They get stereo mandible claws, but Raven is able to hit a Raven effect DDT for two. Foley wraps a roll of barbed wire around Stevie and lays him on the table next to the entrance ramp before going up to the top and driving Stevie through the table with a big elbow drop. Back in the ring, Daphne hits Abyss with a chair. He tries for the shock treatment on her, but Raven distracts him. Abyss hits the black hole slam on Raven and this one is over.

Winners: Abyss and Mick Foley

JB is backstage with Samoa Joe, he asks him about his shot at the TNA World Championship. Joe said he told people for weeks that he was going to walk out with the briefcase that he now has. Joe says that now the most vicious man in the world is in possession of the most dangerous thing possible, a title shot whenever he wants it. Joe says when will he use it? Maybe he’ll wait for the end of the match tonight, or maybe he’ll wait until January 4th, to make the biggest statement of all. Joe says that when he walks down to the ring to cash in that briefcase, he will walk out the TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

Three Degrees of Pain Match
– Kurt Angle vs. Desmond Wolfe

We get a video package before the match highlighting the events over the past two months that have led to this match. Tenay and Taz talk over the match for a bit. Apparently this whole match will be contested inside of a steel cage. The first fall is pin only, the second is submission and the third is escape from the cage. Wolfe is on his way out to the ring first, to a little bit of heat from the crowd. Angle is out second to a warm reception from the crowd.

The bell rings and the first fall is on. Angle backs Wolfe up immediately into the ropes. Apparently in the first fall, you can’t use the steel cage as a weapon or you risk being DQed. Wolfe and Angle lock up in a test of strength, and Wolfe comes out on top with a keylock. Angle counters with a go behind take down into a front headlock. Wolfe comes out into an armbar and he also wrenches away at Angle’s neck. Angle fights out with a single leg takedown and he scissors the leg to put pressure on Wolfe. Wolfe gets out with a well placed kick.

Wolfe locks in a modified front face lock and he slams Angle down to the mat, but Angle rolls through into a hammer lock, lots of chain submissions here. Wolfe gets out of it with a snapmare but Angle is right back into a hammer lock. Wolfe hits another snap mare, but Angle rolls right back into another hammer lock. Wolfe fights out with an elbow, and a quick throat chop. Wolfe hits a giant European uppercut and he tries for a quick series of pinfalls but Angle will not stay down for three. Wolfe tries for a knee drop but Angle avoids it and Angle goes to work on the knee stomping at it. Wolfe pokes Angle in the eye before taking Angle down with a headlock takedown. There’s a dueling chant but the crowd is much more behind Angle. Wolfe hits another headlock takedown, just trying to wear Angle down. Angle is able to fight out of the hold, but he’s taken down by a shoulder block. Angle comes back with a hip toss and a quick suplex, but he gets hit with another elbow. Angle hits a huge bucklebomb, but Wolfe hits a snapdown armbar, falling to the canvas.

Wolfe fights out of a roll up attempt and slams Angle’s hand and arm down into the canvas. Desmond goes right back to work with another modified front face lock. Angle fights his way out of the submission and ducks a lariat only to hit a flying lariat and a belly to belly suplex. Angle tries for the Angle slam, but Wolfe counters out with a flying hammer lock. Wolfe tries for a lariat, but Angle counters with FIVE German suplexes. Angle goes up to the top turnbuckle, but Wolfe knocks him down and hits the tower of London. Kurt is able to kick out of the pin attempt at two.

Angle hits the Angle slam to counter the tower of London, but Wolfe kicks out at two. Angle goes back up to the top turnbuckle and he goes for a moonsault but Wolfe rolls out of the way. Wolfe hits a big lariat and puts Angle on the top turnbuckle, hitting another tower of London. This time, Wolfe puts Angle down for the three count.

Winner of the first fall: Desmond Wolfe

As soon as the bell rings for the second fall, Wolfe works over Angle’s arm, stretching his shoulders, but Angle rolls over and goes right into the figure four. Wolfe struggles for a bit but he’s eventually able to make it to the ropes to force a break. Wolfe locks in a modified gogoplata before floating over into a top wrist lock. Angle fights tries to fight out of it, but Wolfe puts him down with an arm drag while maintaining the submission. Wolfe hits another arm drag, and he goes back to the modified gogoplata. Angle works out of Wolfe’s submission directly into the ankle lock right in the middle of the ring. Wolfe rolls through though right into an figure four armbar.

Angle rolls right back through into the ankle lock, but Wolfe is able to roll right through again into a kimura. Wolfe locks in the London dungeon, but when he tries to pull him back to the middle of the ring Angle is able to lock in the ankle lock yet again. Wolfe counters yet again into an ankle lock of his own.

Angle locks in a modified triangle choke, but Wolfe is able to work right back into the modified gogoplata, which he turns right into a tight triangle choke. Kurt is almost counted out, but he rolls over and through into the ankle lock. Wolfe tries to kick out but Angle holds on and locks his legs on, applying more pressure and forcing Wolfe to tap.

Winner of the second fall: Kurt Angle

Angle hits a big Angle slam to start off the third fall and he goes right to the top turnbuckle. Angle gets caught by Wolfe who climbs up after him and slams his arm into the cage. Wolfe hits a big superplex and both men are down. Wolfe tries to climb the cage but his left ankle is too hurt. Angle slams Wolfe’s ankle into the cage and he follows up, but Wolfe knocks him off. Kurt is right back up with a huge German superplex, and both men are down again.

Angle slams Wolfe into the cage face first. Angle hits a big running lariat, and Wolfe is split open and bleeding bad. Angle climbs to the top turnbuckle and he tries for a frog splash, but Wolfe gets a leg up. Wolfe is hurt too though as he put up the leg with the hurt ankle. Wolfe calls for the foor to be open and when Angle tries to run up behind him, Wolfe slams the cage door into his head. Wolfe is almost out of the cage, but Angle grabs him by the foot and locks in the ankle lock. Wolfe taps but it doesn’t matter.

Angle finally lets go of the hold and Wolfe is just shaking on the canvas. Angle goes to the top rope and he tries to climb to the top. Angle makes it to the top and Wolfe goes for the door. Angle drops the last six feet or so and falls to the floor before Wolfe can make it.

Winner of the third fall and the Three Degrees of Pain Match: Kurt Angle

JB is backstage with Mick Foley. Foley says he can’t take credit for the win tonight since Abyss got the 1-2-3. Foley says the person he really wants to talk to is Hulk Hogan. Foley says that Hogan is going to turn his life upside down before he even gets to the Impact Zone, so January 4th, he and Hogan are going to spend a little quality face time together.

TNA Championship Match
– AJ Styles (c) vs. Daniels

There’s a lot of stalling as the crew takes down the cage. Daniels is finally shown warming up and walking in the back. His music hits, and he makes his way out to the ring to a bit of heat from the crowd. AJ Styles is shown backstage on his way to the ring. He gets a huge pop when he makes his way out to the ring. We get formal ring introductions for both men from JB. So after the opening bell, this one is ready to go.

AJ and Daniels jaw at each other before the match starts as Slick Johnson displays the TNA World Championship belt. Daniels and AJ stare each other down at the ring bell, and both men are slow to make a move. When they do, they tussle around the ring in a collar and elbow tie up. AJ backs Daniels up into a corner, but Daniels slaps him across the face when Styles breaks. Styles backs him up into another corner and teases hitting him, but ultimately doesn’t. Daniels comes right back out and ties up Styles’ arm.

Daniels ties up AJ’s arm and he gloats, calling himself the next world champion. Daniels takes AJ down with an arm drag, but Styles fights out with a headscissors. Daniels floats over into another arm bar and continues to work on AJ, trying to wear him down. AJ fights out and locks in a rear chin lock, but Daniels fights out, though he quickly falls victim to a shoulder block. Daniels knocks AJ over and goes right back to work on AJ’s arm.

Daniels hits a pretty inventive flying arm drag, but when he goes for a dropkick, AJ avoids it. AJ tries for a spinning back kick, but Daniels sends him out to the apron. AJ is back in the ring and he surprises Daniels with a beautiful dropkick. AJ slams Daniels head into the corner and beats on him for a bit before hitting a kick between Daniels’ shoulder blades. AJ hits a quick headscissors takedown which he follows up with a crisp snap suplex. AJ chops at Daniels’ chest but Daniels bails to the floor. AJ follows out with a beautiful flipping senton directly on top of Daniels. AJ sends Daniels back into the ring, following in with a slingshot dive and hitting a discus lariat. AJ locks in a rear chin lock, but Daniels fights out of it, hitting a monkey flip sending Styles into the turnbuckle.

Daniels sends Styles to the floor where he lands straight on top of his head. Daniels grabs a chair and he sits Styles in it, he grabs another and goes to hit Styles but the ref takes it away. While the ref has his back turned, Daniels picks up Styles and puts him through the chair with a uranage. Daniels sends Styles back into the ring and he tries for the pin but Styles kicks out. Daniels hits a big side slam but again it’s only good for a two count. AJ hits a headscissors out of nowhere and he goes to work on Daniels in the corner with a couple of forearms. AJ goes for a springboard move but Daniels punches him in the back. Daniels hits a crazy back suplex slamming AJ straight down into the top turnbuckle. Daniels goes for the pin but he can only get two.

AJ tries to fight back with punches to the midsection, but Daniels continues to work over AJ’s back with knees and a body slam. Daniels does a springboard splitleg moonsault on AJ’s back and locks in a rear chin lock, but AJ is able to grab the ropes to force a break. Daniels slams AJ down to the mat and he goes for a lionsault. AJ moves and Daniels lands on his feet. AJ surprises Daniels with a hammer lock back suplex and both men are down.

AJ beats on Daniels in the corner and he hits Daniels with a big spin kick. The action spills to the outside, Daniels tries for a hurricarana over the top rope to the floor but AJ counters with a huge powerbomb. AJ sends Daniels shoulder first into the steel ring post. AJ pounds on Daniels and Daniels rolls back in the ring where he tries to beg off. AJ doesn’t fall for it and he hits a fireman’s carry neckbreaker. AJ hits a springboard backflip into an inverted DDT, but he can only keep Daniels down for a two count. Daniels crotches Styles on the top rope after a back body drop. Daniels hits a crazy superplex from the middle of the ropes but again it’s only good enough for a near fall.

Daniels puts Styles on the top turnbuckle, but AJ tries to fight him off. Daniels hits AJ with a huge thrusting right hand. Daniels hits a big hurricarana off the top rope and follows it up with a shining wizard, but he still can’t keep AJ down. Daniels has a disgusting knot on the top of his head. Styles blocks a suplex and hits a big brainbuster.

Styles hits a springboard clothesline, but Daniels gets his foot on the rope to end the pin attempt. Styles calls for the Styles clash but Daniels falls out. Styles hits the Pele. Styles tries for the Styles clash again but Daniels grabs onto the ropes and fight out of it. Styles tries for a German suplex but Daniels grabs onto the referee. Daniels puts Styles down and hits the BME but Styles kicks out.

Daniels beats on Styles, but Styles fights back, slingshotting Daniels into the corner. Styles rolls through into the Styles clash but Daniels kicks out at two. Styles goes up to the top turnbuckle, but Daniels is there to knock him down with another uppercut. Daniels goes for another hurricarana, but AJ counters with a top rope Styles clash. AJ pins Daniels, and that’s all folks.

Winner and STILL TNA World Champion: AJ Styles

Sound Off 93: Bret Hart Returns, Should TNA Be Worried?

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Some of the topics discussed in this edition of the Sound Off include:

| Bret Hart signs a contract to return to WWE, so what will he be doing and when will he debut?

| Thoughts on TLC (a good show) and Raw is Slammys (not a good show)

| Will Undertaker really face Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 26 or is this … a SWERVE (â„¢Russo)?

| Jim Ross signs a contract extension with WWE (NOT a new long-term contract)

| Debunking expectations for the January 4th head-to-head battle and what TNA should be doing to promote it

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Final Card For Tonight’s TNA Final Resolution PPV

Below is the final card for tonight’s TNA Final Resolution pay-per-view from Orlando:

TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
Daniels vs. AJ Styles

TNA World Tag Team Title Match
Motor City Machineguns vs. The British Invasion

TNA Knockouts Title Match
Tara vs. ODB

Three Degrees of Pain Matches
Desmond Wolfe vs. Kurt Angle

Last Man Standing Match
Scott Steiner vs. Bobby Lashley

Challenge Match
Mick Foley & Abyss vs. Raven & Dr. Stevie

Eight-Man Elimination Match
D’Angelo Dinero, Matt Morgan, Suicide and Hernandez vs. Team 3D, Rhino and Jesse Neal

Feast or Fired Match
Samoa Joe, Robert Roode, James Storm, Kevin Nash, Eric Young and Sheik Bashir vs. Kiyoshi, Homicide, Jay Lethal, Consequences Creed and Cody Deaner

Hogan Frustrated, More Changes Coming To TNA, Nash

– There is said to be some frustration among those on team Hogan over TNA’s lack of marketing.

– There was a half-hour meeting with TNA talents at the recent iMPACT tapings where everyone was told to go back to working holds and telling stories in the ring with their matches.

– The Wrestling Observer reports that Kevin Nash has been talking to former WCW personality Mark Madden, trying to convince him to come to TNA as an announcer. Apparently Nash doesn’t like Taz as an announcer and was complaining loudly when Taz replaced Don West.

Nash responded on his Twitter with the following: “just found out i wanted Taz out and madden in. let me see dave meltzer. nash’s christmas wish list…..more money for me, more money for me”

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Mick Foley Rumor Killer, RVD & AJ Styles Appearing Together

— To clear up an unfortunate rumor, Mick Foley is alive and well. Foley posted a blog today on his MySpace.com page saying a friend informed him of an Internet rumor that he had died. Foley wrote, “A friend of mine since middle school actually heard I had died on the Internet today. Just want to clear that one up. I am very much alive and well,” Foley said. “I don’t know how these things get started, but hopefully no one beside my friend took it seriously.”

— Former WWE superstar and Spirit Squad member Ken Doane (“Kenny Dykstra”) will be appearing in a new FOX Reality channel series called “Seducing Cindy” – where a group of young guys compete to win the love of model/actress Cindy Margolis. Doane wrote on Twitter, “WWE don’t want me,TNA don’t want me right now. Guess I’m gonna get ready for “Seducing Cindy” Jan 30th 2010 glassmanmedia.com see the promo!”

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— TNA Champion A.J. Styles and free agent Rob Van Dam are scheduled to appear on tonight’s Between The Ropes radio show, hosted by Brian Fritz and D-Lo Brown. The show airs at 6PM (ET) at BetweenTheRopes.com.

nWo Reunion In TNA On 1/4? Bischoff Meets With TNA

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Monday Night iMPACT!

– Eric Bischoff has been in Nashville this past week working with TNA officials. There was a Christmas party for the company this past Friday night but no word yet if he attended. Bischoff is said to be very behind the scenes in preparation for January 4th and is working on those “surprises” TNA is hyping.

-Kevin Nash recently posted a message on Twitter hinting at an nWo reunion on TNA’s Monday Night iMPACT! special. Nash wrote, “might see PAC Hogan Hall and Nash on tna together real soon.”

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– Several readers sent word that the Hulkamania Australia program that was set to air on One HD this past weekend did not air. TNA’s Explosion show aired instead. No word yet on why Hulkamania didn’t air.

– Rick and Scott Steiner reunited at last night’s Prime Time Wrestling show in Belleville, Michigan. The Steiners defeated Beer Money in the main event after Rick hit his top rope bulldog.

Hogan Said Vince Got Mad Over TNA’s MSG Press Conference

Hulk Hogan tells the UK Sun that he really pissed off WWE CEO Vince McMahon when he held his TNA press conference at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

“I don’t think he’s too happy. Knowing Vince the way I do and holding the press conference at Madison Square Garden…I know some people in house at the WWE and I know he didn’t respond favourably. There’s been nobody in the Garden for about 100 years really except Vince, his dad, his grandfather and his great grandfather promoting events and I kind of slipped in there and made the press conference for TNA. Then the other night I announced we’re going head to head with WWE on Monday nights.”

Hogan also hyped TNA’s live 3-hour Monday Night iMPACT! special January 4th, which he says could re-ignite the Monday Night Wars and begin a new era in the pro wrestling industry. “I can’t imagine what’s going to happen when the Monday night wars start again but it’s great because it gives the fans a choice and the talent room to negotiate and have somewhere else to go.”

Sound Off 92: Gimme Mah Gun, I’m Off To War Brother!

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Est. Runtime: 64 minutes

Some of the topics discussed in this edition of the Sound Off include:

| Hulk Hogan and TNA rekindle the Monday Night Wars with WWE on January 4th, including a look at who may debut thAt night and Hogan’s ridiculous prediction on the “iMPACT!” rating

| Bobby Lashley signs with Strikeforce to continue his MMA career, but will he still be able to wrestle?

| Thoughts on Mark Cuban on Raw and the one thing WWE did wrong in his final segment with Sheamus

| TLC thoughts and predictions and which match should be the sleeper of the PPV

| A rant on another INCREDIBLY STUPID SEGMENT produced by TNA that not only does NOT make television, but is made to look like a REHEARSAL of a segment (idiots!)

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