https://youtu.be/Mm8rKgGnPQo
Tonight on Pop, TNA presents a special Sacrifice edition of Impact Wrestling. The following matches are scheduled for the show:
– TNA World Champion Drew Galloway vs. Tyrus
– Mike Bennett vs. Ethan Carter III in a No DQ Match
– King of the Mountain Champion Eric Young vs. Bram
– Tag Team Champions Beer Money vs. The Decay
Plus, The BroMans will appear on Eli Drake’s “Fact of Life” segment.
The Thursday, May 1, 2014 edition of TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV scored a final cable rating of 0.93, according to Nielsen Media Research. The 0.93 final draw marks a solid increase from the 0.85 number that the TNA Sacrifice “go-home” edition of the show drew last Thursday night.
Thursday’s Impact Wrestling averaged 1.131 million viewers for the post-Sacrifice edition of the show. The 1.131 viewership mark is an increase compared to the average of 1.088 million viewers who tuned into Impact Wrestling the previous week.
The Thursday, May 1st edition of TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV averaged 1.131 million viewers for the post-Sacrifice edition of the show. The 1.131 viewership mark is an increase compared to the average of 1.088 million viewers who tuned into Impact Wrestling last Thursday night.
The final rating for this week’s show should be out shortly.
The following are highlights of a new Jim Ross blog:
On his “Ross Report” podcast: “Our Ross Report Podcast is growing like crazy as with just one show per week we are staying in the top ten of ALL sports podcasts on the iTunes charts. Thanks goes to all of you for supporting it. You can download our podcasts free at podcastone.com and via iTunes.”
“Right now we feature a fantastic interview with the amazing Gail Kim including a cameo from her husband Chef Robert Irvine of the Food Network.”
“Next week is the blockbuster part one of my interview with Shawn Michaels who discusses how close he came to returning to the ring to face his former student Daniel Bryan, his reaction while sitting at the infamous Gorilla Position during WM30 specifically when The Streak ended, his HOF experience this year and so much more including analyzing many of his most memorable moments. Shawn offers a perspective on CM Punk’s WWE departure that might surprise you and our conversation in San Antonio that was the catalyst for HBK returning to WWE after a four year hiatus.”
“In a couple of weeks I talk to Bill Goldberg which is already taped about him returning to WWE, how he would like to see it done and why he is motivated at age 47 to return to the ring. Bill also discusses the NFL. UFC, training at the WCW Power Plant and who helped him the most in the early part of his career along with the political world of pro wrestling as seen through the eyes of a ‘rookie’ non wrestling fan at the time. It’s a fascinating conversation with the enigma known as Goldberg.”
On recent pro wrestling live audiences: “Some thoughts on pro wrestling’s live audiences…..St. Louis wasn’t great for WWE Monday night and the lack of noise adversely affected the broadcast IMO. Here’s how I look at that matter: No one buys a not so cheap ticket, packs up the car,drives to the venue and parks to come in and have their mind made up to NOT make noise. The commitment to get to one’s seats is too great to come and act as if one is watching golf or tennis. The product that one sees before them is what is going to motivate a crowd to emotionally invest and to be loud and proud. The St Louis crowd, normally a very good wrestling crowd, apparently did not see enough to make the show sound special. There were moments but not enough of them over the three hour show.”
On TNA Sacrifice: “TNA had a PPV a week ago where the smaller crowd in a sound stage was embarrassingly quiet and provided little to no motivation for the talents some of which had excellent bouts. TNA is in an especially precarious position as they are in the closing months of their TV rights deal with Spike and have zero momentum or leverage with which to negotiate. Trying to save money by having the TV’s in the same venue more often than not in Orlando is the kiss of death. If the crowds that attend IMPACT events there don’t react to what they saw on the loaded, PPV card then they are unlikely to ‘pop’ for much of any thing. That makes the TV show sound uninspired and not ‘must see’ TV. It’s a good thing that Impact is going to do some of their tapings outside the Orlando sound stage going forward as that scenario is one designed for failure.”
“I am all for Impact and all wrestling companies for that matter to succeed because he more places that talents, crew, etc have to work the better it is for the overall business.”
Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.
– TNA will be taping the May 1st edition of Impact Wrestling tonight in Orlando, Florida. Also, the company will tape portions of the May 8th edition of the show tonight as well. On Tuesday night, also in Orlando, Florida, TNA will tape the remainder of the 5/8 edition of Impact Wrestling, as well as the May 15th edition of the show.
– The following is the “#IMPACT365” post-show wrap-up with Jeremy Borash for last night’s TNA Sacrifice pay-per-view.
http://youtu.be/-yo6bbPmXuw
TNA Sacrifice 2014
The 2014 edition of TNA Sacrifice opens with an extensive video package previewing some of the top matches scheduled for tonight’s show, focusing primarily on the TNA World Heavyweight Championship rematch between current champion Eric Young and former champion Magnus.
After the video package concludes, we shoot live in the arena in Orlando, Florida, where Mike Tenay welcomes us to the show and delivers some final hype for some of the bigger matches on tonight’s show. From there, we go straight to the ring.
TNA Tag-Team Championship
– DJ Z & The Bro Mans (c) vs. The Wolves
DJ Z comes out and cuts a promo on his way to the ring. He talks about how he and the Bro Mans, the current TNA Tag-Team Champions, are going to take out The Wolves in a three-on-two handicap match. With that said, out come Robbie E. and Jessie Godderz, The Bro Mans.
Out next are the challengers, the team of Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards — The Wolves. All five guys are in the ring now, but before the bell rings, The Wolves cut a quick in-ring promo. They ask Christy Hemme to read something. Hemme says per orders of MVP, this is a no disqualification match.
With that said, the bell rings and here we go. The Wolves and The Bro Mans all mix things up in the ring. The Wolves knock both of the Bro Mans out to the floor. They hit a double-dive through the ropes and splash onto the tag-champs. They have DJ Z alone in the ring now and do a lot of high-impact double-team spots on him.
DJ Z ends up blasting The Wolves from behind with the lap top, and now all three guys are triple-teaming both of The Wolves, with the fans chanting “you suck” all-the-while. When the smoke clears, it’s just Jessie in the ring with Edwards. Jessie chokes Eddie with some tape from around his wrist and then tags in DJ Z.
DJ chops the hell out of Eddie. He hits a stun-gun on the top rope and follows it up with a back-breaker. All three guys sandwhich Eddie in the corner and blast him. Robbie tags in and picks up where DJ left off, taking it to Eddie in the center of the ring as the fans rally behind The Wolves team member, chanting “Eddie Edwards.”
Jessie tags back in and lands a beautiful dropkick on Eddie. Eddie starts fighting back, landing a big back suplex to buy himself some time. The Bro Mans try and double team Eddie to keep control of the offense, but Eddie hits a move on both guys and make the tag to a fresh Davey Richards.
Richards takes the hot tag and is flying all over the place, hitting anything that moves. Both of The Wolves go on the top rope on opposite ends of the ring. They each hit a double foot-stomp. They make the pin and three slaps on the mat later, we have new TNA World Tag-Team Champions.
Winners and NEW TNA Tag-Team Champions: The Wolves
Jeremy Borash Interviews Samuel Shaw
Backstage, Jeremy Borash encourages everyone to interact tonight via social media. After that, we see Samuel Shaw creepily standing behind a padded wagon. Borash asks Shaw if he realizes that tonight he may be thrown inside the padded van and be committed. He talks about how everyone calls him a creepy bastard. He says he won’t let himself lose tonight. Borash asks for his thoughts on Mr. Anderson recently visiting his home. He says tonight he’s dedicating this match to his mom, and then says “Christy, this one is for you.” He slams the padded van door shut and walks off.
Committed Match
– Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. Anderson
The video package detailing the history of the Samuel Shaw and Mr. Anderson feud airs. After the video package concludes, out comes Samuel Shaw to the ring. Mike Tenay notes that Christy Hemme, their ring announcer, is not at ringside for this match. He says considering all that has gone down, that’s probably a good thing. Next up, Mr. Anderson’s music hits. He stands at the top of the stage, but declines the mic drop. Instead, he looks to be all business tonight, as he runs down to the ring. Shaw backs out and slides out to the floor.
Anderson goes out after him, but Shaw runs back into the ring. Anderson rolls back into the ring and the bell sounds, but as soon as it does, Shaw backs out to the floor again. It turns out Christy Hemme is at ringside. Shaw runs over and grabs her. Anderson blasts him with a punch and Hemme breaks free. Anderson continues to beat up Shaw outside the ring.
The match gets into the ring and now Shaw has the upper-hand. He goes to dive into Anderson with a spear, but Anderson side-steps him and Shaw flies through the ropes and out to the floor. Anderson goes out after him and works him over on the floor again. Out of nowhere, Shaw locks in his trademark choke on Anderson on the floor. Anderson tries to break free but can’t. Shaw ends up choking Anderson out. He chokes him until he drops to the floor, but doesn’t let go. He keeps choking Anderson on the ground. He finally lets go and turns his attention to Hemme.
Hemme runs into the ring. Shaw grabs her by the hand. He keeps trying to pull her towards him, but Hemme won’t come. Hemme eventually slaps him. The distraction allows Anderson to recover. He re-enters the ring and blasts Shaw from behind. The two spill out to the floor again and Anderson continues to beat him all over the place.
Anderson kicks Shaw’s butt all the way up the entrance ramp. He goes to hit Shaw with a Mic Check on the ramp, but Shaw breaks free. Anderson ends up slamming Shaw onto the solid ramp. Anderson tells Shaw that they’re going for a little ride. Anderson grabs a steel chair and blasts Shaw with it twice.
Anderson slams Shaw into the guard rail. Anderson drags Shaw backstage and sees Jeremy Borash. Anderson holds Shaw in a headlock and asks Borash to interview them. Borash asks them how the match is going. Anderson mimmicks Shaw’s voice and says, “not very good right now, J.B.!” Anderson loads Shaw up on a cart and throws it into a bunch of boxes.
Anderson turns his back on Shaw long enough to look at the padded van. Shaw blasts Anderson from behind. Shaw goes to load Anderson up on the van, but Christy Hemme enters the scene. Hemme distracts Shaw and blasts him with a nut shot. Anderson grabs him from behind and hits him with a Mic Check into the van. He slams the door shut and wins. He and Hemme celebrate as his music plays back inside the arena.
Winner: Mr. Anderson
The following is the final lineup for tonight’s TNA Sacrifice pay-per-view:
TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
Magnus vs. Eric Young
TNA X-Division Title Match
Tigre Uno vs. Sanada
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne
TNA Tag-Team Title Handicap Match
Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards vs. Robbie E, Jessie Godderz & Zema Ion
Tables Match
Bully Ray vs. Bobby Roode
I-Quit Match
Gunner vs. James Storm
Committed Match
Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. Anderson
Tag-Team Match
Willow and Kurt Angle vs. Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud
Make sure to visit SESCOOPS.COM later tonight for the absolute best live play-by-play results coverage of TNA Sacrifice 2014.
The following is the final lineup for this Sunday’s TNA Sacrifice pay-per-view:
TNA World Heavyweight Title Match
Magnus vs. Eric Young
TNA X-Division Title Match
Tigre Uno vs. Sanada
TNA Knockouts Title Match
Angelina Love vs. Madison Rayne
TNA Tag-Team Title Handicap Match
Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards vs. Robbie E, Jessie Godderz & Zema Ion
Tables Match
Bully Ray vs. Bobby Roode
I-Quit Match
Gunner vs. James Storm
Committed Match
Samuel Shaw vs. Mr. Anderson
Tag-Team Match
Willow and Kurt Angle vs. Ethan Carter III and Rockstar Spud
– Angelina Love became the #1 contender to the Knockouts title on Thursday’s Impact and will challenge Madison Rayne for the gold at Sacrifice.
– TNA has announced the upcoming Manhattan Center tapings will take place from the Grand Ballroom on June 25th, June 26th and June 27th. They will tape four episodes of Impact and a One Night Only pay-per-view.
– Next week’s Impact will feature Willow vs. Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III in a 2-on-1 handicap match.
The following is the latest edition of the IMPACT Podcast, which features TNA wrestler Chris Sabin.
http://youtu.be/ruFQqmaL1AM
TNA recently posted the official preview trailer for their upcoming “Sacrifice” pay-per-view, which takes place on April 27th. You can check that out below:
http://youtu.be/mZhcSPfWbTM
– Last month, when TNA announced upcoming dates at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, an unnamed Sunday night pay-per-view was listed for April 27th.
We can now confirm that this show will be TNA Sacrifice. It will be a traditional 3-hour Sunday night live PPV.
– TNA has released the following preview video for Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling:
“Watch the SpikeTV preview for Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c – can TNA President Dixie Carter co-exist with the new investor, MVP? Plus, the final showdown between Bully Ray and Mr. Anderson!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=y2aFIxy3Wxw
– In anticipation of MMA fighter “King Mo” making his TNA debut this fall, TNA is having a custom throne built for his ring entrances. As previously reported, Mo has been seeking career advice from Sting and Hulk Hogan and will begin training at OVW this summer.
It’s expected King Mo will debut by November and his contract would see him working one Impact taping per month during the Bellator MMA fighting season.
– There is talk of using Douglas Williams as an agent for TNA live events or as a trainer at OVW
– According to early estimates, TNA’s recent Sacrifice PPV did around 8,000 to 9,000 buys. Sacrifice was the first PPV event that TNA posted on Youtube for purchase after it aired live, so they likely made some additional revenue from the online buys.
– To update the story of Anthony Nese being released from TNA, it was reportedly his decision to leave. Nese asked TNA for permission work a June 1st internet pay-per-view event for the PWS promotion in a tag team match against the legendary Great Muta. TNA turned down his request so he asked to be released so he could perform on the iPPV, which they granted.
(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
— Former WWE Superstar Mike Knox received a tryout with TNA Wrestling at Monday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida. Brandishing a new look, he faced TNA Television Champion Devon in a pre-show dark match.
— Kurt Angle stated on Twitter that he would be wrestling Samoa Joe at Monday night’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida. The match will air on Thursday.
Also announced for the show is a three-way match between Brooke Tessmacher, Gail Kim and Velvet Sky for the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship.
— It was noted by some TNA Wrestling employees Sunday night how good Sacrifice was without Eric Bischoff, Dixie Carter and Hulk Hogan’s last-minute involvement. All three individuals were not on hand for the annual pay-per-view event.
Warning – the following contains *SPOILERS* for Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT!:
This Sunday, TNA Wrestling presents SACRIFICE live on pay-per-view.
We encourage you to BE HERE for our LIVE COVERAGE of the event! On Sunday night, we’ll be posting live results of the show as it happens – so you won’t miss a minute of the action. If you are not ordering the event on pay-per-view, this is bar none THE best way to experience TNA Sacrifice .. We’ll see you here Sunday night!
Here is the final card for Sunday’s TNA Sacrifice pay-per-view:
TNA Championship Match
– Sting (c) vs. Rob Van Dam
TNA X Division Championship Match
– Kazarian (c) vs. Max Buck
Singles Match
– Abyss vs. Crimson
TNA Tag Team Championship Match
– Beer Money (c) vs. Matt Hardy & Chris Harris
TNA Knockout Women’s Championship Match
If Mickie wins, Tara’s contract with Madison gets voided and Tara is free to work in TNA.
– Mickie James (c) vs. Madison Rayne
Mixed Tag Team Match
– Jeff Jarrett & Karen Jarrett vs. Kurt Angle & Chyna
Tag Team Match
Mexican America vs. Ink Inc.