Complete Results From Sunday's Slammiversary PPV Event News
June 17th, 2007 19:17
RESULTS FROM SUNDAY'S SLAMMIVERSARY PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT
By Bill Banks
Catch the replay of Slammiversary!
DirecTV: Replays on June 18, 23, 26, July 5 &10
InDemand: Select times from June 18 - 28
DIsh Network: All day replays on June 19 & 20
TVN: Check your local listings for replay info!
Viewer's Choice Canada: Replays June 18-21
RHINO & SENSHI VS. THE LAX
Rhino and Homicide started out, but Rhino quickly overpowered the LAX
member - even throwing him out of the ring with a reverse powerbomb!
Hernandez tagged in, as well as Senshi. Senshi attempted to use his
martial arts kicks on Hernandez, but the big man overpowered him. The
LAX worked over Senshi, keeping him away from Rhino. Senshi eventually
hit the Warrior's Way stomp on Hernandez, tagging in Rhino who took
over on Homicide. The LAX took back over, working over Rhino when
Konnan tossed in the flapjack. However, before he could do it Hector
Guerrero nailed Homicide, allowing Rhino to hit the Gore on Homicide
for the win!
Backstage, Ms. Brooks attempted to once again seduce Eric Young -
but Gail Kim intervened and planted a kiss on Eric as good luck before
his match later against Robert Roode.
X TITLE MATCH: CHRIS SABIN vs. "BLACK MACHISMO" JAY LETHAL
Two of TNA's top X Division stars battled for the X Championship as
it was Chris Sabin taking on "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal! Lethal
started the match by attempting to take to the air, but Sabin kept
shutting him down with underhanded tactics. Lethal retook control, but
time after time he was unable to get the pin. Finally, Lethal grounded
Sabin and went to the top to deliver the big elbow! "Black Machismo"
Jay Lethal is the brand new TNA X Division Champion!
FRANK WYCHECK AND JERRY LYNN VS. JAMES STORM AND THE TRUTH
Jerry Lynn and The Truth started off the match, trading high-flying
elbows and kicks. James Storm and Frank Wycheck eventually squared off,
with Storm outwrestled Wycheck early until the NFL star grounded him
with shoulder blocks. Storm attempted to use a chair, but referee Rudy
Charles took it away, allowing Wycheck to tag Lynn in. Storm took
control on Lynn and even spit beer in the face of Titan Pro Bowler Kyle
Vanden Bosch. Wycheck tagged back in and cleared house of Storm and
Truth, but the Cowboy managed to hit a superkick on Wycheck. However,
Vanden Bosch pulled Storm off Wycheck, allowing his Titan teammate to
regain his strength. With help from Jerry Lynn, Wycheck nailed a
piledriver on Storm to get the win!
MR. BACKLUND VS. ALEX SHELLEY
In his in-ring return, Backlund started the bout by taking Shelley
off his feet repeatedly. Shelley countered with chops and took Backlund
down into an armlock submission. Backlund countered out and nail
Shelley with backrops - but Chris Sabin came out to interfere. Backlund
turned the tables on Sabin, allowing him to hit a bridge on Shelley for
the win! After the bout, Backlund put the Chicken Wing on Shelley,
which brought out Kevin Nash! Nash pulled Backlund off Shelley, which
brought out Jerry Lynn. Nash then hit a big boot on Lynn, allowing
Sabin and Shelley to double-team Backlund. However, "Black Machismo"
Jay Lethal hit the ring to even the odds and help Backlund!
After the bout, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels appeared in the crowd to talk about his upcoming bout against Sting!
THE VOODOO KIN MAFIA VS. BASHAM & DAMAJA WITH CHRSTY HEMME
Two of TNA's top tag teams collided with VKMvs. Basham and Damaja.
Christy's team took the early advantage, but they were no match for the
VKM - who ending up winning the bout! Afterwards, Kip James dragged
Christy into the ring for some revenge, but it was Lance Hoyt who
turned his back on the VKM by smashing Kip from behind and saving
Christy! Hoyt and Christy locked lips as a final show of unity over the
fallen VKM!
After the bout, The Latin American Xchange - led by Konnan - attacked Hector Guerrero at the Spanish announce position!
FREEDOM MATCH - ERIC YOUNG VS. ROBERT ROODE
Early in the bout, the action spilled to ringside, with Roode
smashing Young on the steel barriers. Back in the ring, Young attempted
several comebacks, but Roode kept dishing out the punishment. Eric
managed to get the upper hand on Roode, but Ms. Brooks interfered. In
turn, Young left the ring and pulled her pants down! Young hit a top
rope elbow drop, but couldn't get the pin. Later, Roode nailed Young
with a steel chair, finally scoring the 1-2-3. Roode grabbed the mic to
officially fire Eric Young from TNA, but Jim Cornette came out to put a
stop to it! Cornette ordered the match restarted - and Brooks once
again went for the steel chair, but was stopped by Gail Kim! Young then
rolled up Roode for the pin! Eric Young is now free from Robert Roode!
TEAM 3D VS. RICK STEINER AND ANIMAL
Rick Steiner promised he had a backup when his brother Scott
Steiner couldn't compete - and it was none other than Road Warrior
Animal! Brother Devon and Rick Steiner started off the match trading
power moves, with Brother Ray and Animal tagging in and going
face-to-face! With the crowd chanting "LOD! LOD!", Animal and Rick
Steiner began to double-team Devon. All four members from both teams
began to brawl in the ring - trading clotheslines and big kicks.
However, the TNA World Tag Team Champions were able to hit the 3D on
Rick Steiner to get the win!
STING vs. "THE FALLEN ANGEL" CHRISTOPHER DANIELS
Sting repelled from the top of the arena on his entrance! Sting
started out the match a house of fire, beating Daniels all over the
ring. However, Daniels quickly turned the match in his favor. After
several minutes of battering the icon, Daniels made a mistake when he
went for Sting's signature Stinger Splash. Sting came back to life,
beating his chest and pummeling Daniels. Sting finally hit the reverse
DDT on Daniels to score the win!
ABYSS VS. TOMKO
Two of TNA's biggest juggernauts collided in a no disqualification
match, and within minutes Abyss went for his black bag under the ring.
Abyss dumped out the tacks and went to chokeslam Tomko into them, but
Tomko reversed it and sent Abyss into pile of thumbtacks! Abyss
regrouped and nailed a Black Hole Slam on his nemesis, but Tomko kicked
out. Abyss got out another bag from under the ring - and this time
poured out broken glass! Tomko smashed Abyss in the back and took a
piece of the jagged glass and jammed it into Abyss' head. The action
spilled to the outside, with Tomko nailing Abyss with the barbed wire
bat as they went up the ramp. Then, both Abyss and Tomko climbed the
entrance ramp! Nearly 50 feet in the air, Tomko tried to smash Abyss
with the bat, but Abyss sent him flying down into the set below! Abyss
then jumped off and landed on Tomko! Both TNA stars tried to regain
their senses and got back into the ring, where Abyss slammed Tomko into
the pile of broken glass for the win!
Up next, an interview with Jeff Jarrett aired where Jeff thanked
the fans for their support after the recent passing of his wife, Jill
Jarrett.
KING OF THE MOUNTAIN FOR THE TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Before the start of the match, Jim Cornette announced he had chosen
"Wildcat" Chris Harris as the fifth and final competitor in the bout.
Harris, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Christian Cage and Kurt Angle made their
way in for the start. It was an all-out war, with the ladder being used
as a weapon throughout. In the end, after Harris speared Christian Cage
off the ladder - it was Kurt Angle hanging the gold to become the TNA
World Heavyweight Champion!
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