Opening Segment

A video highlighting the Slammiversary VIII pay-per-view aired and we cut to a close up of Eric Bischoff backstage in his office. He says that everyone in TNA can agree that being in TNA is an honor. The camera zooms out to show the TNA World Tag Team Championships on his desk. He says the Band is stripped of the Tag Titles; He wishes Hall the best in the future and hopes to see him back. He says the winner of the tournament will face the Motor City Machine Guns at Victory Road for the vacant belts ((Jarrett’s Jab – I’m glad they aren’t ignoring the fact the Guns won a #1 Contenders match at Sacrifice. They’ve ignored #1 contender’s matches before))

We cut to the ring and it’s the first match of the tournament

The Band (Eric Young and Kevin Nash) vs. Ink Inc. (Semi-Final Match in the Tag Team Title Series)

Kevin Nash and Eric Young start by attacking Shannon Moore and Jesse Neal during their ring entrance. EY and Neal start them off with EY choking Neal with his boot. Flying forearms by EY to Neal before Neal gets thrown into Nash’s boot. Nash gets tagged in and hits Neal with knees in the stomach then right hands and elbows to the face. Nash big boots Neal in the corner before the referee argues with Nash and EY clotheslines Neal. EY gets tagged back in and clotheslines Neal for a two count. Neal fights back with elbows in the gut before EY hits a clothesline and gets a two count. EY gets Neal in a corner and hits him with right hands showing the Wolfpac sign between the two right hands before EY stars to choke Neal with his boot. Neal tries to fight back to no avail. Flying Elbow by EY on Neal gets EY just a two count. Irish whip by Neal before Shannon Moore gets tagged in. Moore goes on an offensive fury hitting EY with a clothesline, dropkick, spin kick, atomic drop, and another spin kick for a two count. Nash gets dropped by a right hand and EY gets a Frankensteiner by Shannon Moore. Nash breaks up Shannon’s pin at two. Nash gets speared by Neal and then the two hit EY with a double team Samoan Drop for the win. Winner by Pinfall and advancing into the finals of the Tag Team Title Series: Ink Inc.

The brackets are shown and Ink Inc. will face the winner of Team 3D vs. Beer Money tonight ((Jarrett’s Jab – Didn’t the Guns beat 3D and Beer Money to get the #1 Contenders shot? They did)) We go to Taz and Mike, who again recap the events of Slammiversary, and then talk how the Championship Committee couldn’t agree on the placement of the top three contenders in the Top Ten Rankings, so tonight we’re going to have a three way match between Mr. Anderson, Jeff Hardy, and Abyss to decide the #1 Contender.

Ric Flair’s music hits, and we go to the entranceway where Flair is joined by his entire team. He’s about to make an announcement that will change the course of history in professional wrestling ((Jarrett’s Jab – If I had a dollar for everytime I heard that….)), and that announcement…is next!

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The Hervey-cam is backstage with Abyss and Chelsea. Chelsea says she’s tired of being abused by Desmond and she wants to be with Abyss ((Jarrett’s Jab – You’ve got to be kidding me! I was hoping they wouldn’t do this)) Abyss says to go back to Desmond and she’s going to want to be around him after tonight. ((Jarrett’s Jab – I hope the god this means there finally turning him heel))

Flair Segment

Ric Flair says he is going to reform the Four Horsemen, only it’s going to be called Fortune. And Fortune will change the destiny of TNA forever. He says the Horsemen were the best stable of all time because they were the best at whatever they did whether it was wrestling or making love to the ladies. He tells AJ that Arn Anderson would grab that skinny kid from the audience and stomp on his neck. He tells Kaz that Barry Windham would snap him in half. He tells Beer Money that he loves them and there the future of wrestling but Tully Blanchard and Barry Windman would eat them for breakfast. He says that Desmond Wolfe is the Lex Luger of the group; He thinks he’s a big shot, but he’s nothing. ((Jarrett’s Jab – Wow. What a way to build the next big heel stable in TNA BY TALKING DOWN ALL OF THE MEMEBERS!!)) Flair says it’s time for a change and then starts to get on AJ for losing to Jay Lethal at Slammiversary. He says AJ committed Suicide by losing to piss ant from New Jersey and rags on him until Lethal comes out to his music in a suit. He WHOOOO’s and asks Did I hear that punk right there in the ring talk about the Four Horsemen? He says that the Four Horsemen are the greatest faction to ever grace God’s Green Earth. He also says that the Horsemen took a dump in the ring and that’s what they left. Lethal says he’s run the road with the Horsemen, and the guys in the ring are no Horsemen. Flair gets so mad he takes his coat off and throws it into the audience and throws his shoe at Lethal. Lethal tells Ric to watch this and he throws his coat on the ramp and struts before dropping an elbow on it. Ric Flair and Jay Lethal “WHOOOOO!” at each other before Flair yelled “You can’t be me.” Flair and Lethal exchanged “Woooos.” Flair said he could kiss any woman, “even that fat one,” and make her cry. Desmond Wolfe told Lethal to shut his mouth. Lethal took a jab at Desmond by telling him that Chelsea said he was the 60 minute man. Flair got pissed a Lethal for stealing one of his lines and then a “That’s my line” verbal exchange broke out. Flair told Wolfe to take care of Lethal. He said if he did, he’d make him the first member of Fortune. If not, he’s done forever… ((Jarrett’s Jab – I think more of Flairs nicknames were used in that segment that I’ve ever heard. The Space Mountain nickname was also mentioned, but I forgot where in the segment it was))

A backstage shot aired of a topless Lacey Von Erich getting a massage. She was lying on her stomach with the knockouts tag team title laying on her.

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The Harvey-Cam is back with Mr. Anderson as he walks into the building. He is asked if he is ready for his match tonight and Anderson says yes. He’s asked if we’re going to see the real Mr. Andrson tonight and Anderson answers “depends on who you think the real Mr. Anderson is”

Hernandez vs Samoa Joe

Hernandez takes Joe to the corner but breaks clean. Joe takes Hernandez to the corner and nails him on the break, then pounds him down in the corner. Joe hits a running forearm and enziguiri in the corner, Hernandez fights back but Joe with a back elbow and then takes Hernandez back to the corner as the crowd starts a “Joe is going to kill you” chant. Joe sends Hernandez to the corner, but Hernandez hits flying shoulderblock over the ropes and a big clothesline, Joe gets a few shots in but Hernandez hits another running shoulderblock sends Joe to the floor. While the ref is checking on him, Matt Morgan comes running in and low blows Hernandez from behind then bails to the floor. Joe comes back in and hits a T-bone suplex for the win. Winner by Pinfall: Samoa Joe

Joe sees the replay on the screen as he heads to the back and realizes what happens, and goes back to the ring to go after Morgan. Morgan is surrounded so he bails out of the ring and hightails it to the back.

Backstage, Desmond Wolfe says that he’s going to do what AJ couldn’t and beat Jay Lethal tonight. AJ says he needs to get his life together because he treated Chelsea bad and she doesn’t want to be with him anymore, and he better beat Lethal because Flair said if he doesn’t, he’s out.

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Backstage, Jeff Hardy says he doesn’t know whether he can trust Mr. Anderson or not. Anderson pops his head in to say hello and Hardy calls him an asshole under his breath when he leaves. Anderson yells “Yes I am” from the hallway ((Jarrett’s Jab – I laughed so hard at Anderson’s comment))

We go back to the ring with Douglas Williams, who is still the X-Division Champion, who says that Slammiversary was a time for celebration, but a time for mourning as well, as the X-Division as we knew it is dead because he killed it with one spectacular flying maneuver. From now on, the X-Division will become famous for the ground and pound style Williams is known for. He’s going to give everyone a lesson in that style right here tonight, and that leads us right into out next match…

X Division Champion Douglas Williams vs. Max Buck (non-title match)

Williams chain wrestles Buck to start, but Buck sends Williams to the floor with a flying headscissors. Williams back in and gets a Samoan Drop, then he hit the chinlock. Buck tries to fight his way out but instead finds himself in an abdominal stretch. Williams whips him into the corner, hits a running knee, then a snap suplex, gutwrench suplex, and belly to belly suplex for 2. Williams comes off the second rope, but Max dodges and hits a somersault Diamond Cutter for 2. Williams with a headbutt to the midsection and a tornado DDT for the win. Winner by Pinfall: Douglas Williams

Williams tortures Buck after the match with a cravate, but Brian Kendrick comes running out to make the save and chokes Williams out with a rear naked choke and Williams taps out like crazy.

We now go to a video package detailing the history of the Sting-Jeff Jarrett feud, and later tonight, Jarrett’s going to call Sting out!

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A video airs highlighting the unvailing of TNA’s new line of action figure. Sting said “When I grow up, I want my action figure to look just like this” AJ said that his figure is a collectible because he doesn’t sport the beard anymore ((Jarrett’s Jab – It should also be a collectable because out of the whole series of figures, it looks the least like the superstar))

We got back to the ring with Angelina Love, who says she’s been sitting out with an injury for the last six weeks, and since injuries can end it at any time, she’s not going to waste any more time. Tonight it’s Lacey Von Erich, next week it’s Velvet Sky, and then at Victory Road, she’s going to take the Knockouts Title back from Madison Rayne.

Angelina Love vs. Lacey of Von Erich

((Jarrett’s Jab – I think Love and Von Erich should switch boots so there outfits actually match)) Angelina nails Lacey coming into the ring and rams her back and forth to the turnbuckles, rams a series of knees to the ribs, then sweeps her legs. Angelina with a series of kicks in the corner, but Lacey with a moonsault out of the corner and she blows a drop toehold, but Angelina goes down anyway. Angelina’s pissed that she went down on her face and goes after Lacey, but Lacey with a hair yank and Angelina goes down. Lacey goes up for the ten punches in the corner, but Angelina powerbombs her out of the corner and then goes to the floor, grabs So Cal Val out of her chair and throws her chair into the ring, and DDT’s Lacey on it to draw the DQ. Winner by Disqualification: Lacey Von Erich

Backstage, Lethal is with Hulk Hogan saying how happy he is to be surrounded by so many famous names in TNA, and Hogan tells him that they weren’t attracted to Lethal for the impressions, they liked his energy and raw talent, and they gave him a shot and he’s come through. Lethal says he never dreamed of being in the same dressing room with guys like Hogan and Flair, but Hogan says that now that he’s up there, he’s got a target on his back so he’d better keep it up.

that he’s up there, he’s got a target on his back so he’d better keep it up.

Elsewhere backstage, Christy Hemme is interviewing Jeff Hardy. Jeff said he’d love to mix it up with the whole f’n show. Christy asks if he can trust Mr. Anderson. He walks on set and makes mention of the people trying to stir the pot. He asks how many times he got in fights with his brother as kids and then worked it all in the end, and Hardy said he did. Tonight they’re going to have to do what they have to do as men, but no hard feelings. They fist pound and Hardy says it’s all good.

Team 3D vs. Beer Money (Semi-Final Match in the Tag Team Title Series)

Devon and Roode start off the match. Devon gets a hiptoss, but misses a legdrop and Roode hits a snapmare. Devon comes back with a flying clothesline for 2, then tags in Brother Ray and they hit a double team legdrop/side suplex for 2. Ray hits a slam but misses an elbowdrop and Storm tags in. Beer Money hits a double backdrop on Ray and then Storm gouges the face. Ink Inc. joins Taz and Tenay on commentary as 3D comes back and hits a double diving headbutt on Storm. Now Beer Money hits a double team Russian Legsweep/kneedrop on Devon for 2. Beer Money tries a double suplex, but Ray comes in and lays them both out. 3D nails a Doomsday Device for 2 then they go for a 3D, but Ray leaves the ring in the middle of the move to go after Ink Inc, leaving Devon alone in the ring where Storm spits beer in Devon’s eyes so Roode can roll him up for the win. Winners by Pinfall: Beer Money

Backstage, Desmond Wolfe tells Chelsea he’s a ticking time bomb, but tonight she’s got a chance to redeem herself.

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Desmond Wolfe vs. Jay Lethal

Chelsea grabs Wolfe’s coat from him before the match starts. As Lethal got on the top rope, Wolfe threw him off and his head hit the ring apron on the way down. Tommy Dreamer comes through the crowd and takes a seat to watch the match. Taz calls him Tommy Dreamer ((Jarrett’s Jab – So I guess TNA is ignoring WWE copyrighted the name then….moving on)) Wolfe hits an arm snap and then stops to yell at Chelsea some more, allowing Lethal the opportunity to get some shots in. Wolfe then lays him out again and yells at Chelsea some more and she goes to leave, but she trips and falls down on the ramp. Wolfe goes out to stand over her and run her down some more. This opens up another opportunity Lethal to nail him and toss him back in the ring. Lethal hits a leg lariat and a handspring elbow, then a pop up neckbreaker gets Lethal the win. Winner by Pinfall: Jay Lethal

Lethal goes in the crowd to celebrate as Dreamer applauds. Wolfe attacks Lethal, and throws him into the ring. He hits the armwringer and out comes Flair. Desmond holds Lethal while Flair hits some chops and right hands to him. Flair hits Lethal with a low blow before Hogan’s music blares. Hogan shakes his finger at Flair and raises Lethal’s hand. Hogan takes the mic and says that TNA is on fire right now because of guys like Jay Lethal. “Who would have ever dreamed that a little Hulkamaniac would grow up in Elizabeth, New Jersey and then grow up to become a big time wrestler himself.” Hogan has an announcement and calls Ric Flair back out, he tells him that he’s been a thorn in Lethal’s side for a long time now, and the little boy grew up to be a great big man, and now he’s going to make a man’s dream come true, because at Victory Road, it’s going to be Ric Flair vs Jay Lethal. ((Jarrett’s Jab – I’m not happy about Dreamer’s presence because he was essentially forgotton about when Hogan came out. I’m glad Hogan’s pushing for Lethal though, it gives him more credibility in my opinion))

A shot of Sting (minus facepaint and wearing shades) takes us to commercial

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TheTop 10 Rankings are shown and are as followed: #10: Kurt Angle, #9: Desmond Wolfe, #8 The Pope, #7: Jay Lethal, #6: Samoa Joe, #5: Sting, #4: AJ Styles. The top three will be determined by the Three-Way-Dance later tonight ((Jarrett’s Jab: Why have The Pope in the rankings at all. He’s injured!))

Jeff Jarrett calls out Sting

Jeff Jarrett is in the ring and calls out Sting. Jarrett tells Sting once he gets in the ring that he wants him to take off the sunglasses because he wants to look in his eyes and knows that Sting feels what he’s saying. Sting takes off his sunglasses. ((Jarrett’s Jab – I think this is the first time I remember Sting wearing no facepaint and no sunglasses before on TNA programming, but I could be wrong.)) Jeff says that he wants to remind Steve that he called him first when he started. ((Jarrett’s Jab – I just got a flashback to Sting talking to Abyss and calling him “Chris” back in 07)) Jeff said he wanted Steve to work in TNA because off his professionalism and true iconic status. Even though they’ve not always been on the same side of the fense, they showed each other professionalism, until Sacrifice. Jarrett said all that ended at TNA Sacrifice. “That wasn’t a wrestling match,” Jarrett said. “No, you were hell bent on ending my career.” Jarrett said the demons inside Sting were hell bent on destroying his livelihood, everything he’s about, and how he provides for his family. ((Jarrett’s Jab – Third one in one segment, sorry, but didn’t Sting call Jarrett the “cancer” in TNA before Bound for Glory 06 and try to put him out of TNA. Guess the first time didn’t count, huh?)) Jeff says “But Steve Borden, I’m going to tell you one thing and make it plain and simple, you made one mistake, you left me standing.” Sting laughed. Jarrett asked if he thinks it’s funny. He said it won’t be a laughing matter when they have their rematch next week. Jarrett said he knows what it’s all about. “You’re dead wrong,” Jarrett said. “You’re 100 percent wrong about both of them.” Jarrett said that every minute of every hour, “those two guys have been here.” Jarrett said Hulk has even given his body, and added that that’s probably too much to ask of him at this stage of his career. Jarrett said he won’t be fighting for his family. He said he’s going to be fighting for Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, and the most important ingredient of all, the TNA fans. Jarrett walked away and left Sting standing in the ring… ((Jarrett’s Jab – A very great promo. But Jarrett Jeff Jarrett is fighting for the guy that made him clean bathrooms and flip burgers. I, Jarrett Cox, wouldn’t do that if that all happened to me. Jeff Jarrett must be a different story.))

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Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson vs. Abyss (Three-way-dance. Winner becomes No. 1 contender to the TNA Title)

Dreamer was still seated in the crowd for the match. Taz said he hasn’t been able to talk to him because Dreamer isn’t returning his calls or texts. Mr. Anderson and Jeff Hardy go right after Abyss. Abyss gets whipped into the courner and Anderson drops down to all fours so Jeff can hit the Hardy Boyz springboard leg lariat in the corner. Hardy then hits a double back elbow. Abyss tries to chokeslam them both but they fight out and get a double suplex on Abyss and Hardy covers for 2 but Anderson breaks. Anderson tries a cover but Hardy breaks it up and they go face to face. Abyss uses the opportunity to spear both men as we see another shot of Tommy Dreamer in the crowd. Abyss charges Anderson in one corner then tries on Hardy but Hardy gets an elbow up and then hits the Whisper In The Wind and Abyss rolls to the floor. Anderson stands behind Hardy like he’s going to jump him, but instead baseball slides Abyss and then holds him for a Hardy dive. Anderson pounds on Abyss on the floor and the bell rings…and all three men have been counted out. Countout on Jeff Hardy, Mr. Anderson, and Abyss ((Jarrett’s Jab – I hate the ending, absolutely hate it. A triple countout? Really?))

Anderson is arguing with the referee and Abyss knocks him off. He nails Hardy and starts attacking both of them. Abyss tosses both of them into the ring, then throws Hardy out and hits the Shock Treatment on Anderson. Abyss gets under the ring and gets a kendo stick and hits Hardy in the ribs then in the shoulder with it, then pulls out a bag and pours broken glass in the ring. He nails Anderson with the kendo stick in the back and in the ribs twice, and then gives Anderson the Black Hole Slam in the glass. Abyss goes to leave, looks at Hardy on the ramp, and goes back after Hardy, ramming him with knees, tearing his shirt off, and then chokeslamming Hardy off the stage. Finally Hulk Hogan comes out and asks what this is all about, and Abyss points at him and goes “YOU!” as we go off the air.

TNA Impact 17.06.10