Who wears a sequined tux to a wrestling event let alone a TNA show? I'd be too afraid of some redneck would spill beer on it and I'd lose money on the rental.
Old X Division was "flexible". It could be an opener, or a main event, whether it was "native" X-Div guys (Styles, Daniels, etc...) or the occassional "visitor" (Abyss, Nash) running the show.
But now, it seems that the X Division will be relegated to the old "cruiserweight" role. With the limits inherent in such a role.
I find it hard to believe that TNA can't make a few phone calls and bring in some luchadores. I don't care if they are flippy flop spot monkeys; they energize the crowd and give us something different.
Let me put this out there: I don't usually watch this show, but I feel like I picked a great night because they're recapping the A&8 storyline and it almost makes sense, the guys in the gang look like their stars (even though just following online it sounded like they were scrubs) and I feel like I understand the stakes to the feud.
So good job, TNA.
Not sure I'd love it so much if I were sitting in the live crowd, but I'm not, so...
My next step in booking the Aces v TNA feud would be to have a team of ex-WWFers (Angle, Hardy, Hogan) fail, then have a team of homegrown TNA guys (Samoa Joe, James Storm, AJ Styles) be the ones to save the day.
I assume someone in the back showed Morgan a tape of a Daniel Bryan match and told him he's needs to be more like Bryan, and growing the bears is the best he can do.
Oh wow the difference between this and the Zone is night and day.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to see Hulk out there all broken down and shit. At least Bischoff has the good sense to stay off tv(for now...)
ReplyDeleteI think they call Kurt cyborg because like most machines he's literally hanging together by just a few screws.
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or does TNA's big screen look way more impressive than WWE's.
ReplyDeleteMagnus for champ, brother.
ReplyDeleteTNA's answer to John Cena, apparently.
ReplyDeleteThat was my thought as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is...good?
ReplyDeletePretty brilliant retcon by Bully.
ReplyDeleteDo we really need a scene-by-scene explanation? I'm pretty sure even the the mouth breathing neckbeards in the Impact Zone had this figured out.
ReplyDeleteI think it's necessary after the drawn out way it developed.
ReplyDelete"..and I woulda got away wit it if it weren't for you meddling kids and that dog."
ReplyDeleteSeriously, that kind of,,,,made sense.
I'd rather have this convoluted analysis by Bully than WWE's insipid 'I DON'T OWE YOU AN EXPLANATION' crap every time someone turns heel.
ReplyDeleteJust bring Homicide back.
ReplyDeleteNext Aces turn: Chavo. He'll feel slighted for not being recognized by Hulk.
ReplyDeleteIs that a mashup of Roode and Aries' themes?
ReplyDeleteAries is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWho wears a sequined tux to a wrestling event let alone a TNA show? I'd be too afraid of some redneck would spill beer on it and I'd lose money on the rental.
ReplyDeleteThat was a wired place for a commercial break.
ReplyDeleteThey did for the the specials they taped.
ReplyDelete"SINCE WHEN CAN YOU SEE?!" Aries is god.
ReplyDelete"Since when can you see!?"
ReplyDeleteDon't change Austin, just don't change.
Aries to Hebner: "Since when did you see?"
ReplyDeleteMan, Aries is just too awesome.
Although, in Earl's defense, Ray Charles could have seen those feet on the ropes.
ReplyDeleteAnyone else see that spit from Roode flying all the way over and hitting Hernandez?
ReplyDeleteThat was a nice sequence.
ReplyDeleteMy god, Aries is insane.
ReplyDeleteTenay is slipping.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU BAD INFLUENCE!
ReplyDeleteThere is no way on GOD'S green earth that this feud will not be awesome.
ReplyDeleteAnd THAT was a wrestling match.
ReplyDeleteFor real? Get Konnan and put LAX back together, TNA!
ReplyDeleteWhat's with the Skrillex knockoff?
ReplyDeleteNO! X Division isn't about weight limits, it's NO limits.
ReplyDeleteSigh, guess it's time to make sure the X-Div boys stay down.
At least it's not Generic Rock.
ReplyDeleteDid King just throw in a plug for 5 Hour?
LAX got back together. Dunno if Konnan was there though.
ReplyDeleteHe has been terrible for awhile now.
ReplyDeleteMust be time for the yearly 'we care about the X Divison, honest!' push.
ReplyDeleteHoly 5 Hour Energy plugs Batman!
ReplyDeleteOne wrinkle I'd add to the X title, every match is no DQ, no count outs.
ReplyDeleteCan't they at least get some actual high flyers instead of York and Ion
ReplyDeleteIt was during the tag team tournament PPV. No idea when it will air.
ReplyDeleteI liked that when Chavo did the Three Amigos, it was fluid and quick, not slow and plodding like it used to be.
ReplyDeleteDutt?
ReplyDeleteAnd I feel the need to explain this one.
ReplyDeleteOld X Division was "flexible". It could be an opener, or a main event, whether it was "native" X-Div guys (Styles, Daniels, etc...) or the occassional "visitor" (Abyss, Nash) running the show.
But now, it seems that the X Division will be relegated to the old "cruiserweight" role. With the limits inherent in such a role.
No idea why they never went after Pac.
ReplyDelete...and the crowd goes....lukewarm.
ReplyDeleteThere was zero build to him and they have botched the X-Division terribly.
ReplyDeleteWait...I'm confused. Every X division match is a triple threat match from now on?
ReplyDeleteIsn't Pac dead?
ReplyDeleteTNA really needs to work on their entrance themes, King's is awful.
ReplyDeleteHe's in WWE developmental.
ReplyDeleteSeems that way.
ReplyDelete...and if you're pinned or you submit then you're out of the title picture.
ReplyDelete"He wrote this song a long time ago, a REAL LONG TIME AGO."
ReplyDeleteMe either. He was made for the X Division.
ReplyDeleteI thought Dutt was Low-ki for a second.
ReplyDeleteLike forever? This seems way too convoluted.
ReplyDeleteExtreme rules? That's how I'd go.
ReplyDeleteNah, probably only until everyone else gets cycled through.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how long it is. They just announced it at the start of the match but didn't specify.
ReplyDelete"Rest in Peace!!!"
ReplyDelete"I will!!"
I find it hard to believe that TNA can't make a few phone calls and bring in some luchadores. I don't care if they are flippy flop spot monkeys; they energize the crowd and give us something different.
ReplyDeleteLOL I forgot about that part.
ReplyDeleteHmm, that wasn't very good.
ReplyDeleteFenix and Daga can fly. They are insane.
ReplyDeleteNice finish.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure Samuray Del Sol is free.
ReplyDeleteSo that looked pretty dangerous.
ReplyDeleteI still want to know just HOW Dutt hits that double stomp safely. Crazy finisher.
ReplyDeleteVery strong first hour.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe they haven't got Jack Evans for the X Division yet
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty shocked no one has lured Ibushi for a stateside run
ReplyDeleteConsidering how terrible the X division is right now, I'm starting to believe that the cruiserweights in WCW were just a happy accident.
ReplyDeleteCorrect.
ReplyDeleteThat could be the next step. "Rebrand" the X-Division, then start bringing in new guys.
ReplyDeleteIt's not about weight limits, it's about no limits!
ReplyDeleteIt WAS about no limits.
ReplyDeleteThey need to get them on TV.
ReplyDeleteD-Von has white ears now?
ReplyDelete80% off Jeff Jarrett guitars! Also on sale: Instant Classic T-shirts and I Heart Serotonin koozies.
ReplyDeleteAs long as we're dumping "old stock", just mail me Raisha Saeed. I'll pay COD. ;)
ReplyDeleteI thought that too. Maybe it was the guy with the acetylene torch in the package?
ReplyDeleteGot anything in there from Planet Jarrett?
ReplyDeleteSorry, dude. She's does like pita being dipped into her hummus.
ReplyDelete"Sorry, dude. She's does like pita being dipped into her hummus."
ReplyDeleteI know what you meant, but this is still funny.
Damn, Hulk. That was kinda cold.
ReplyDeleteHulk is a dick.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I fixed it. I laughed when I first saw it too.
ReplyDeletePissed off Gail is kinda cool.
ReplyDeletePeople still rip off Def Leppard?
ReplyDeleteThe ref shirt looks like body paint.
ReplyDeletePoint fir hulk telling sting to.go hang in the rafters! I laughed
ReplyDeleteAin't nothing wrong with that.
ReplyDeleteI'm down.
ReplyDeleteTaryn, DQ GAIL WHEN SHE DOES IT! Dumbass.
ReplyDeleteSaw someone below say that TNA has bad entrance themes. Hard to argue that. Dixie should get her buddy Billy Corgan to arrange some new songs.
ReplyDeleteTaz: "Obviously this girl needs anger management." Drew McIntyre nods in approval (when Taryn isn't looking).
ReplyDeleteHey, that's Gail Kim IRVINE.
ReplyDeleteGail and Aries? Um, sure, I guess?
ReplyDeleteI thought the same thing.
ReplyDeleteEven if they "fire" Taryn they should still have a female ref for the Knockouts.
ReplyDeleteHaha. Long and hard.
ReplyDeleteThen who is Earl going to molest at house shows?
ReplyDeleteI just turned on the show a little bit ago and so far I love the classic WCW walkway from the back to the ring.
ReplyDeleteBrooke thought "long and hard."
I prefer Tazz's "She's single" remark. One of the rare times he's been actually funny.
ReplyDeleteAre you leaving?
ReplyDeleteI've never been a big fan of asian women, but Gail Kim. Man, man, man.
ReplyDeleteI thought the good news was going to be that Terrell is going to start doing porn. This is a bit of a letdown.
ReplyDelete...except Drew McIntyre.
ReplyDeleteTaryn's tits are easily the best thing of this segment. But honestly, at least the feud set up makes sense
ReplyDeleteThere are enough knockouts left for him to fondle after he puts on that "I did it!!" T-shirt and acts like Bret Hart.
ReplyDeleteDamn, Brooke stumbling backwards off the ramp would have been AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteThis x 1000.
ReplyDelete"You're a sissy!"
ReplyDeleteThat's why leaving the Impact Zone was worth it.
"Love ya, honey!!"
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me? Brooke's acting and delivery were inspired!
ReplyDeleteI actually enjoyed it and thought that Taryn's tits were just icing on the cake.
ReplyDelete[Bobby Heenan moment] The funny thing is about an hour later you'll wanna fuck her again. [/Bobby Heenan moment]
ReplyDeleteBrooke can't even pretend to not notice someone behind her.
ReplyDeleteReclining toilet!
ReplyDeleteDear lord... this deserves +1s until next week.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame this isn't in the Raw thread because you'd get 20 likes.
ReplyDeleteI posted it before the Bully/Brook stuff. That was good.
ReplyDeleteThey need to get the "Steph betrays Vince" scene out of the way STAT!
ReplyDeleteToo bad she's not on RAW.
ReplyDeleteI've seen mannequins with more emotion.
ReplyDeleteWhy, so she can be pinned in 20 seconds via rollup? I'd rather Beth (along with a couple others) showing up on Impact.
ReplyDeleteThis is true.
ReplyDeleteEh. The bar for acting in women's wrestling hasn't been very high since Mickie/Trish.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it was worse than anything involving AJ.
AJ Lee > Brooke Hogan in any aspect of her life.
ReplyDeleteBully makes a lot of good points, but ugh. Mr. Anderson.
ReplyDeleteNo argument there, but I just don't mind the story.
ReplyDeleteD'Lo turning heel was as big as Coachman turning heel back in the day.
ReplyDeleteI'm not watching. Just putting it out there. Not being snarky or anything.
ReplyDelete... Except a lot of people DID see that last part coming, Bully.
ReplyDeleteThey REALLY should have played up D-Lo's backstage role more.
ReplyDeleteHemme's forearm tattoo makes it look like she has hairy arms. Dislike.
ReplyDeleteOkay Joseph, DO NOT TURN YOUR BACK!
ReplyDeleteMore of a Gertner, ain't it?
ReplyDelete#chesthair
ReplyDeleteBryan's beard > Morgan's beard
ReplyDeleteDon't know about anyone else, but I'm hoping for a Matt Morgan squash.
ReplyDeleteRemember when Morgan and Park were doing thumbtack matches? It seems like a decade ago.
ReplyDeleteMorgan's lacking some definition in the midsection.
ReplyDeleteI dunno. I'm partial to Asian women, but Gail's overdone tan is something of a turnoff.
ReplyDeleteMorgan, do ALL of Hogan's AWA/early WWF stuff.
ReplyDeleteBody Vise, Axe Bomber, Big Boot, Leg Drop!
Let me put this out there: I don't usually watch this show, but I feel like I picked a great night because they're recapping the A&8 storyline and it almost makes sense, the guys in the gang look like their stars (even though just following online it sounded like they were scrubs) and I feel like I understand the stakes to the feud.
ReplyDeleteSo good job, TNA.
Not sure I'd love it so much if I were sitting in the live crowd, but I'm not, so...
Park's facial expressions as really good.
ReplyDeleteThis was taped last week so I don't think the crowd is seeing this.
ReplyDeleteDid Park get a hold of Hulk's HOF ring?
ReplyDeletePark's bug eyes are great.
ReplyDeleteMost TNA theme music sucks something fierce but Joseph Park's is amazing.
ReplyDeleteMorgan's ears are distracting.
ReplyDeleteI had to just look it up, Morgan is 36?!
ReplyDeleteDid Morgan get rid of the Hellevator? That finish was sick.
ReplyDeleteHey, it's AJ Styles: Lost in Cleveland!
ReplyDeleteIt's the knockoff "LA Law theme."
ReplyDeletehttp://youtu.be/DouX9Ubw-Xw
Evil AJ should use that clothesline as his finisher.
ReplyDeleteHe should also dress like Evil Ryu from Street Fighter.
Huh, you're right.
ReplyDeleteA. J. Styles clothesline is so good, it put his hoodie back on.
ReplyDeleteBut seriously, that was stiff. Deliciously stiff.
Well that's just genius.
ReplyDeleteOK, never mind. I have it on. Just FYI. And I ....HOLY CRAP! MATT MORGAN FUCKING SUCKS!!
ReplyDeleteMy next step in booking the Aces v TNA feud would be to have a team of ex-WWFers (Angle, Hardy, Hogan) fail, then have a team of homegrown TNA guys (Samoa Joe, James Storm, AJ Styles) be the ones to save the day.
ReplyDeleteHas Kurt been in TNA longer than WWE now?
ReplyDeleteThis show needs more Lance Hoyt. Or The Naturals.
ReplyDeleteOh okay. I kept seeing the #impactlive hash tag on the screen and assumed it was true. My bad....
ReplyDeleteD-Ray 3000 and Shark Boy
ReplyDeleteTenay looks shitfaced
ReplyDeleteTenay doing in-ring interviews? Geez.
ReplyDeleteVOO DOO KIN MAFIA
ReplyDeleteHulk Hands!
ReplyDeleteSonny Siaki and Amazing Red would be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteWhy is Gollum interviewing AJ Styles?
ReplyDelete"Don't ever count a creature out."
ReplyDeleteUnless they show up blitzed out of their mind at a PPV...
It'd be great if he kicked Tenay's ass. lol.
ReplyDelete1000 points for the D-Ray shout out.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize Siaki was retired.
ReplyDeleteI assume someone in the back showed Morgan a tape of a Daniel Bryan match and told him he's needs to be more like Bryan, and growing the bears is the best he can do.
ReplyDeleteOr at least clothesline him.
ReplyDeleteNot a great job showing everybody that Tenay is taller than one of your main eventers.
ReplyDelete"The only thing for sure about AJ is nothing's for sure..."
ReplyDeleteMike Tenay, you must be sacrificed to A.J. Now.
ReplyDeleteOh, and this is too early for the DDP "beats" Hall and Nash moment.
AJ as a prospect would be awesome.
ReplyDeletePrecious?
ReplyDeleteTenay's facial expressions are the worst.
ReplyDeleteAJ should wear a "Punisher" T-shirt to add to his look.
ReplyDeleteIt wants it?
ReplyDeleteShould've put Taz in there. Nobody's shorter than Taz.
ReplyDeleteA.J., DO NOT TURN. Just suckerpunch him again.
ReplyDeleteTHey've done that throughout AJ's enitre TNA run. When Russo managed him, it was even more noticable.
ReplyDeleteIm kinda diggin that aj is playing a character now.
ReplyDeleteA 1/5 of Seagrams will do that to you.
ReplyDeleteThat hoodie should be pulled down more in AJ's face a la Palpatine.
ReplyDeleteDamn, that kiboshes Plan A. Plan B: Kick him in the balls. THEN suckerpunch him.
ReplyDeleteYou didn't enjoy him doing his Charles Robinson impression?
ReplyDeleteI don't mind them re-booking 1996.
ReplyDeleteAJ needs to grow out his bangs out so he can cover one eye.
ReplyDelete... or just walk away. I guess that's ok too.
ReplyDeleteWhy isn't James Storm the star of the company? He should be a bigger deal.
ReplyDelete