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Arcademan:
9 -- JOHN CENA vs. JOHN LAURINAITIS -- straight-up one-on-one match -- if Laurinaitis loses, he's "fired" -- any Superstar who interferes is "fired"
 
Once the bell sounded, Laurinaitis high-tailed it out of the ring, but Cena grabbed him, threw him back into the ring, and pulled the shirt over Johnny's head. Cena landed a slap to the chest, then a slap to the back. Laurinaitis tried to cover himself, then Cena hoisted Johnny onto his shoulders and did a big airplane spin. Johnny drunkenly stumbled out of the ring, then Cena retrieved the ring bell and rang the bell in Johnny's ears.
 
Cena then rammed Laurinaitis face-first into the announce table over and over as the announcers cackled. For his next trick, Cena put a headset on Laurinaitis, then put on a headset and did commentary, imitating Cole and Booker T. Laurinaitis mumbled, "Five time, five time," then Cena smashed Laurinaitis into a TV monitor. Cole told Cena to please end this. Back in the ring, Johnny stood up and extended a hand to Cena, who pretended to consider it. Cena then slapped Johnny, dropped him on the mat, and left the ring again.
 
Cena retrieved a mic, then re-entered the ring and noted he just came up with an idea. He told Johnny that he's about to put him in the STF. He said if Laurinaitis taps out, he's fired. He said he'll let go of the hold if Johnny can last ten seconds. Cena applied the hold and Johnny did an over-dramatic tease, but lasted ten seconds. "Wow! That was pretty good!" Cena declared. He said this good news/bad news. Cena said the good news is Johnny made it, but now he's going to do it again. Johnny held on for another ten seconds and Cole excitedly declared he's a courageous, brave man.
 
Cena left the ring again and retrieved some water for a few sips. Cena noted Johnny looks a bit parched, too. He then retrieved a few water bottles and poured the contents of one bottle over Johnny's head. Another bottle was dumped over Johnny's head. Then, Cena dumped water over Johnny's groin area. "Shrinkage!" Booker declared.
 
Cena went back to the outside and retrieved a fire extinguisher from under the ring. Cena taunted Johnny with the extinguisher, then lightly sprayed Johnny before spraying him over and over for another ten seconds. Johnny spilled to the outside, then Cena ran Johnny into the guardrail. Next, Cena retrieved a ringside trashcan and dumped the contents onto Johnny. Cole called it degrading and humiliating. Lawler called it fitting. Johnny then tried to run away again, but Cena retrieved him. Johnny suddenly yanked Cena arm-first across the guardrail, re-injuring Cena's left arm. Johnny, energized, attacked the left arm before grabbing a chair.
 
In the ring, Johnny measured Cena for a chair shot and jabbed Cena in the gut before landing chair shots across the back. Johnny made a cover, but scored a two count only. Laurinaitis then wanted a chair shot to the head, but Cena blocked and intercepted the chair. Cena then delivered a chair-aided Five Knuckle Shuffle. Suddenly, Laurinaitis delivered a low blow. Cole said that's legal because it's pinfall or submission only. After delivering the low blow, Laurinaitis left the ring and tried to leave through the crowd. Johnny crawled through the crowd before reaching the back of the floor section. Johnny disappeared through the curtain at the back of the floor section. In the ring, Cena put his hands in the air, wondering what's going on.
 
Suddenly, a "fired" Big Show emerged with his hands on Johnny, dragging Laurinaitis back through the crowd to the ringside area. Show flung Johnny into the ring and stood on one side of the ring as Cena stood on the other side of the ring. Johnny, cornered, tried begging for his life. Show then stepped on Johnny's hand as Cole said they should just fire Johnny and get it over with. Johnny then walked into Big Show's big right hand for a chokeslam. Show flung Johnny away to Cena for the Attitude Adjustment, but Show popped Cena with a KO Punch. The crowd booed as Show walked to the corner and watched. Johnny came to, then slowly crawled over to Cena. Johnny rolled Cena over and made a cover for a three count.
 
Post-match: Lawler wondered why Show would help Johnny after what he did to him last week on Raw. Show then helped up Johnny and raised his arm as the crowd stood quietly. Show left the ring as Johnny tried to celebrate while selling the effects of Cena's beating. After a replay, Johnny was shown sitting on the ring entrance. He then stood up and limped a few feet as Cena sold in the ring. Cole said he can't wait for Raw tomorrow as Laurinaitis hobbled some more to end the PPV at 9:48.
 
WINNER: Laurinaitis at 17:03. As expected, one of the worst main events people had to pay to see in recent history. WWE gave the Cena Fans some high points with Cena dismantling Johnny early on, fulfilling what Cena advertised before the match. Moving forward, it looks like Cena vs. Big Show is the next feud for Cena while Brock Lesnar remains off TV.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 5-21-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed to in-ring results only.

1 -- JOHN CENA vs. DAVID OTUNGA

Once the bell sounded, Otunga ducked under the ropes to avoid a charging Cena as Laurinaitis and Eve were shown on-stage. Otunga eventually bailed to the outside to avoid Cena, who glared down at Otunga, then engaged in a game of cat and mouse. The crowd started a dueling "Let's Go Cena / Cena Sucks" chant before Otunga caught Cena back in the ring. As Michael Cole played heel announcer, Cena made a comeback. Cena then did the You Can't See Me wave towards Laurinaitis on-stage before dropping Otunga with the AA. Cena followed with the STF for a quick tap-out.

WINNER: Cena via submission at 1:59.

2 -- RANDY ORTON vs. ALBERTO DEL RIO

Orton scored with early offense before Del Rio cleared Orton to the outside. They cut to an early commercial break.

Back from break, Del Rio was working over Orton in the ring. Orton teased a comeback, but Del Rio kicked him in the back. Del Rio then charged Orton near the ropes, but Orton ducked and Del Rio went flying through the ropes to the outside. Del Rio re-entered the ring and ate a powerslam from a fired-up Orton. Orton then set up Del Rio for the second-rope DDT and connected. The women were screaming at this point. Orton then went to That Place to set up for the RKO, but Chris Jericho snuck in the back-door to drop Orton with the Codebreaker for a DQ.

Post-match: Jericho, in leather pants, glared down at Orton, who sold a head injury. Del Rio was out of the picture by this point. Jericho waited out "You Suck" chants before grabbing a mic. Jericho slowly said in a low voice that he's the best in the world at what he does. Jericho repeated it, but louder. "Do you understand?!" he shouted at Orton. Jericho then dropped Orton with another codebreaker before pounding the mat next to Orton. Jericho stood up and glared into the crowd before repeating that he's the best in the world. Jericho teased leaving, but picked up Orton one more time. Jericho delivered a third Codebreaker, then his music played. Jericho left the ring, still glaring at Orton on the way out.

WINNER: Orton via DQ at 7:20. Unless WWE books Jericho vs. Orton on Friday's Smackdown, it looks like Jericho-Orton at No Way Out to give Jericho a fresh, singles match opponent and keep Orton away from World champ Sheamus until perhaps Summerslam. Of course, WWE could book Jericho-Orton on Smackdown, then book a re-match at No Way Out.

3 -- DANIEL BRYAN vs. KANE

Bryan tried to attack Kane early on, but Kane cut him off and landed corner offense before Bryan came back with a flying dropkick. Bryan then went for a top-rope move, but Kane intercepted. Bryan escaped a chokeslam, then dumped Kane over the top rope to the floor. Bryan followed with a suicide dive right in front of the announcers. Punk then dropped his headset to get a closer look at the action. Punk taunted Bryan with a chair shot, then tried to hit Kane, but Bryan stole the chair. Kane then got up and saw Bryan holding the chair. Bryan dropped the chair, then Kane smacked Bryan and picked up the chair. Kane smashed Bryan over and over with the chair, causing a DQ.

Post-match: Kane rolled Bryan back into the ring and grabbed Bryan for a chokeslam. Kane delivered it center-ring as Punk sarcastically said he really feels Bryan's pain right now. Kane then delivered another chokeslam. "One more time!" the crowd chanted, but Kane stuck to his heel roots by ignoring the crowd and leaving the ring. On commentary, Punk noted someone needs to check on Bryan. He then entered the ring to "check on" Bryan. After pretending to check on Bryan, he slapped on the Vice and Bryan tapped out over and over. Punk released, then shouted, "Yes!" over and over as Bryan sold on the mat.

WINNER: Bryan via DQ at 1:49.

4 -- IC champion CHRISTIAN vs. JINDER MAHAL -- non-title match

Back live, Jinder Mahal was completing his ring introduction before entering the ring. Christian started with early offense before Mahal dumped Christian to the outside. Back in the ring, Mahal worked over Christian as Lawler cracked a Booker T joke that made Cole snort. Christian came back with successive clotheslines before slapping Mahal across the face. Christian went to the second rope and delivered a flying European Uppercut.

Christian wanted the Killswitch, but Mahal blocked and landed a knee to the face. Mahal then wanted the Camel Clutch, but Christian slid underneath Mahal and delivered the Killswitch. Christian wasn't done, though, as he went up top for a big frogsplash for the pin and the win. Cole called it a new addition to his repertoire. Christian stood tall in victory before posing for the crowd as Cole plugged the handicap main event still to come.

WINNER: Christian at 3:16.

5 -- KELLY KELLY vs. BETH PHOENIX

Kelly was out first followed by a peeved Phoenix following her Divas Title match loss to Layla last night. A few moments in, they cut to a shot of Layla watching the match on a backstage monitor. Kelly made a comeback on Beth, but Beth cut off a corner handspring with a forearm smash. Beth followed with the Glam Slam for the pin and the win. Layla sold concern backstage afterward.

WINNER: Phoenix at 2:28. Beth is back on track for an apparent re-match against Layla.

6 -- World Hvt. champion SHEAMUS & JOHN CENA vs. TENSAI (w/Sakamoto) & JACK SWAGGER & DOLPH ZIGGLER (w/Vickie Guerrero) -- two-on-three handicap match -- lumberjack match

Less than a minute into the match, Laurinaitis walked out on-stage and stood on a crutch. The faces absorbed an early attack before Swagger got cocky and did too much posing, allowing Cena to destroy Swagger with a clothesline. Swagger scampered over to his corner and tagged in Tensai, who attacked Cena as the crowd taunted him with "Albert" chants. Sheamus then tagged in and Tensai blasted him to the outside. The lumberjacks fought Sheamus, so Sheamus tackled half of the jacks before Jericho grabbed Sheamus's foot to slow him down re-entering the ring. Tensai used the "help" to cut off Sheamus and begin a three-on-one attack. They cut to break five minutes in.

Back from break, the heels were still working over Sheamus. Tensai blasted Sheamus with a corner splash before throwing Sheamus to the outside for the jacks to inflict damage. Sheamus tried fighting them all off before rolling back into the ring. Swagger followed up on the jacks's attack as the ref put one medical glove on. No sign of blood in the ring, though, as the heels continued working over Sheamus. Ref Robinson put the other medical glove on before WWE cut to a shot of Big Show wandering out on-stage. Cole said in the "wee hours of this morning," Show was re-signed to a contract by Laurinaitis. They cut to a shot of Lord Tensai bleeding from the forehead as he waited on the ring apron while Swagger and Sheamus brought the match to a standstill.

Tensai tagged in and blasted away at Sheamus, who tried fighting back from his knees. The crowd fired up as Sheamus landed offense, but Tensai cut him off and scored a two count. And, another tag, this time to Ziggler. Swagger tagged back in moments later. Sheamus fought out of the corner again, then delivered a rolling sentaun to Swagger. The crowd went nuts when Cena finally hot-tagged into the match and cleaned house on Ziggler, who also tagged in.

Cena set up for the Five Knuckle Shufle, but the heel lumberjacks suddenly jumped Sheamus, prompting Cena to go flying over the top rope splashing the jacks on the outside. The jacks eventually rolled Cena back into the ring, then joined Cena in the ring to maul and dismantle Cena and Sheamus, causing chaos.

WINNER: No Decision when the brawl occurred at 15:10. This was a match made for the DVR with an extended, extended beat down on Sheamus.

Suddenly, babyfaces stormed the ring, led by WWE champion C.M. Punk. The faces cleared the ring until Great Khali finally hit the ring a minute later. In the chaos, Cena left the ring and went up the ramp looking for Big Show. Bodies flew in and out of the ring before Punk took control in the ring.

WWE cut backstage to show Cena finding Laurinaitis and demanding to know where Big Show is. Laurinaitis shouted that he doesn't know, but if he touches him, he'll fire him. Cena stood his ground and clenched his jaw before turning around to take a big KO Punch from Show. Show stood over Cena, then walked down the hallway as the show ended four minutes past the top of the hour.

Arcademan:
WWE NXT Results: 5-23-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to James's complete report).

1 - DERRICK BATEMAN vs. JINDER MAHAL

Bateman plays to a "U-S-A!" chant and takes Mahal down. After some back-and-forth, Bateman goes on sustained offense. Mahal regains control. The crowd is really behind Bateman, but it is more xenophobic than anything else. Bateman counters a suplex with a lateral press and he turns up the pace. Running neckbreaker from Bateman for a two count. Big corner splash and a missing dropkick gets a nearfall for Bateman. Mahal with a variety of knees, then the Camel Clutch and Bateman taps.

WINNER: Jinder Mahal in 6:30. The pacing of this match was just off. I feel like it didn't get moving until Bateman's final comeback and the ending seemed to come from nowhere.

2 - PERCY WATSON vs. HEATH SLATER

Slater shoves Watson, then runs to the ropes to start the match. Watson shows off his speed and power, and it looks like he has a couple of new moves in his skillset.

Slater has a stretch of offense, but he can't put Watson away. Watson gets his boots up on a top rope move from Slater to turn things around. Percy fires up the crowd and lands the Highsman for a nearfall. Watson lands on his feet after a suplex, and scores the Percycution for the win.

WINNER: Percy Watson in 6:30. Another match that didn't really get in gear until the very end. I've seen much better from both. The format of this show has fallen apart in the last two weeks, and they didn't mention one word about the "Percy Watson ambushing people" story in the slightest.

3 - ALICIA FOX vs. MAXINE

Maxine overpowers the much-taller Fox at the beginning, but Fox returns the favor. Fox shoves Maxine down, so Maxine tries a Thesz Press Press, but Fox forgets to fall backwards, and then remembers. Maxine's offense draws a crowd reaction. Fox can't get traction. Fox begs Maxine to leave her hair alone. Fox elbows out of a chinlock and starts a comeback, but Maxine cuts her off. Maxine wants a running crossbody, but Fox hits a dropkick. Fox with a bridging suplex for a nearfall. Fox with a roll-up for two, then Maxine slips through and puts on the Dragon Sleeper with scissors on the mat. Fox taps out.

WINNER: Maxine in 6:15. Not only was that long by Divas match standards, but the trite "booking 101" formula was broken, as the person who had the bulk of the offense actually won. Maxine has her in-ring psychology down well, and carries her character nicely in the ring - you really get a sense of who she is. The size difference made the win impressive, too. I very much want to see Maxine spend some time with Natalya or Beth Phoenix.

4 - GREAT KHALI & EZEKIEL JACKSON vs. DREW MCINTYRE & JOHNNY CURTIS

Curtis and Khali to start, vintage Khali offense. The two teams go back-and-forth for a few minutes. Jackson dumps McIntyre and Curtis outside.

Jackson is still controlling the action out of the break with a series of bodyslams on Curtis. McIntyre chopblocks Jackson on the apron, and they isolate Jackson for a bit. Jackson bodyslams his way to freedom and Khali comes in. Khali sends McIntyre out of the ring and a Punjabi Plunge on Curtis ends the match.

WINNER: Great Khali & Ezekiel Jackson in 9:15. Does anything need to be said other than "it was a 9-minute match with Ezekiel Jackson and The Great Khali?"

Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 5-24-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to james's complete report).

1 - TYSON KIDD vs. ANTONIO CESARO (w/Aksana)

The match starts with the combined technical acumen that you would expect from this pair on-display. The larger Cesaro uses power combined with holds, but Kidd counters with speed. Matt Striker refers to Cesarso's "Chikara style." Is he allowed to say that? Delayed gutwrench suplex from Cesaro to show off his strength. Cesaro's work in the corner looks nasty. The crowd is getting behind Kidd, but Kidd can't get offense against the larger Cesaro. Kidd breakdances on a standing Cesaro and transitions to a roll-up to start a flurry of offense.

Kidd wants the Sharpshooter, but Cesaro gets out, so Kidd kits a big leg drop to the face. Kidd with a top-rope blockbuster for a two count. Cesaro tries to rip Kidd's ear off when Kidd tries the Sharpshooter again. Cesaro manages to stand up tall against a tornado DDT attempt, throw Kidd in the air, and then uppercut him - it looks like a Mortal Kombat juggle. Cesaro with his reverse pumphandle front suplex for the win.

WINNER: Antonio Cesaro in 7:30. This is a beautiful match. If I see this pairing on June 5, my ticket price will be justified.

2 - WWE tag champions KOFI KINGSTON & R-TRUTH vs. JTG & MICHAEL MCGILLICUTTY - non-title match

JTG is continuing his new style. JTG and Kingston start off, and Kingston with a monkey flip to send JTG half-way across the ring. Kingston and R-Truth double-team JTG, then the heels isolate R-Truth for a stretch. McGillicutty shows off a number of moves that are new to him. Double tag out and Kingston goes nuts on McGillicutty. Boom Drop and Kingston calls for Trouble in Paradise, but JTG pulls McGillicutty from the ring and uses handmotions to explain that Kingston was about to finish him. Kingston dives on them both.

R-Truth with control out of the break. Double-heel kick from the tag team champions for a nearfall. McGillicutty forces a whiff on Trouble in Paradise to draw Kingston out of the way and JTG runs interference for McGillicutty. Kingston takes punishment in the opposing corner. JTG is like an rabid animal on offense, drawing the crowd into Kingston's corner. Kingston manages a hot tag and Truth flattens JTG with offense. The action breaks down and Truth shrugs off the Mugshot and counters with the Little Jimmy (nee "What's Up?") for the win.

WINNER: Kofi Kingston and R-Truth in 11:30. Very nice match. Up until JTG's disappearance from the ring and subsequent return, he was only one step above Khali in my book of "boring wrestlers." He has done an absolutely astounding job at turning his in-ring work around, and his wrestling tonight was very, very entertaining. He acted like a man on a mission and delivered very believable offense. The pairing with Michael McGillicutty is potentially good long-term.

3 - ZACK RYDER vs. HEATH SLATER

Josh Mathews accidentally calls Slater "the party starter," which is Curt Hawkins's gimmick. Slater mocks Ryder and Ryder refuses to take it lying down. Slater has some nice, crisp offense.

Ryder is struggling to get traction after the commercial, and there's some blood in Slater's mouth. Ryder counters a top-rope move with a flapjack and Ryder goes on the attack. Broski Boot for a nearfall. Ryder wants a Rough Ryder, but Slater plants him face-first into the turnbuckle and hits a neckbreaker for a nearfall.

They fight on the turnbuckle and Ryder sends Slater to the mat, then a missile dropkick for two. Ryder goes to the top and Slater jumps up for his patented snap powerslam for a nearfall. Slater wonders how he can get a three count, and just beats on Ryder in the corner. Ryder gets boots up, and lands the Rough Ryder for the pin.

WINNER: Zack Ryder in 10:30. This was an enjoyable match. Heath Slater has the ability to draw heat with his in-ring mannerisms, which is good since he never gets any mic time. Slater also regrew his hair, and grew a bit of a beard, which makes him look a bit more heelish for some reason.

Arcademan:
TNA Impact Wrestling Results: 5-54-12

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Turner's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- TNA Knockouts tag champions ODB & ERIC YOUNG vs. TNA Knockouts champion GAIL KIM & MADSION RAYNE -- non-title match

Kim and Young started the match with Young putting Kim in a headlock. He put her in a bear hug, which caused ODB to get jealous and demand to be tagged in. ODB hit a fallaway slam as the show cut to commercial.

The show came back with Kim hitting a flying clothesline on ODB. Kim tagged in Rayne, who got in some offense for a two count. Rayne tagged Kim back in, and they tried to use some double-team offense, but Rayne walked away, which caused Kim to get angry with her.

Young got into the ring, took of his pants, and started hitting armdrags on both Rayne and Kim. ODB once got upset at Young, and asked him if he took his pants off because he was planning on knocking the girls up. Young tagged ODB into the match, and she tried to hit another fallaway slam, but had her legs pulled from under her and held onto by Rayne, allowing Kim to pick up the victory.

WINNERS: Kim & Rayne via pinfall at 6:35. The match was fine for what it was, and I assume this will probably lead into Kim feuding with ODB. I mean, she doesn’t really have anyone else to work with who has been on television recently.

2 -- ROB VAN DAM vs. GUNNER

RVD and Gunner exchanged blows on the outside with Gunner getting the better of the exchange, slamming RVD’s head on the ring apron. He threw a chair into ring, and before he could use it RVD caught him with a spinning heel kick and the Rolling Thunder. Gunner came back with an elbow off an Irish whip for a two count. RVD caught Gunner with yet another spinning heel kick, and followed it up with a very long Five-Star Frog Splash for the win.

WINNER: Rob Van Dam via pinfall at 2:50. Short match that fell short of a squash match on the merit that Gunner got some offense in. It was weird to see him lose so fast, but I’m not as high on him as some people seem to be, so I wasn’t affected much by the decision.

3 -- TNA Television champion DEVON vs. GARETT BISCHOFF -- TNA Television Title match

Devon got Bischoff in a few holds before following up with a spinning dive as the crowd chanted “Devon.” The crowd then began to chant, “We want tables,” as Devon and Bischoff stared at each other. Before they could get back into it, Robbie E. and Robbie T. came out to beat on Devon, which caused the referee to call for the disqualification.

WINNER: Devon via disqualification at 1:50. I applaud TNA for sticking to their guns about the Television Title being defended on a weekly basis. That being said, the four wrestlers that were featured in this segment are probably at the bottom of the totem pole of wrestlers I care about.

4 -- TNA X Division champion AUSTIN ARIES vs. JOEY RYAN -- Gut Check non-title match

Ryan quickly caught Aries with an armdrag, and then proceeded to sleazily gloat in the corner. Aries came back with some offense, and did some gloating of his own. Ryan went to the outside, but was caught with a cross-body from Aries over the top rope to the outside.

Inside the ring, Aries yanked on Ryan’s chest hair, but was caught with a dropkick for a two count. Ryan tried to go for the pumphandle slam, but Aries countered with an elbow. Eventually, Ryan hit a pumphandle suplex for a two count. Aries came back with a running dropkick in the corner, and followed up with the brainbuster for the win.

WINNER: TNA X division champion Austin Aries via pinfall at 4:08. Being from Southern California, I have had the privilege of seeing Ryan wrestle countless times. I was really excited to see him on Impact, but I wish the audience’s first impression of Ryan reflected the work ethic and charisma he puts forth every month at PWG shows. That being said, it was a fine television match, and Ryan looked totally competent in the Impact Wrestling setting. I hope Ryan gets the nod.

5 -- TNA World Heavy champion BOBBY ROODE vs. A.J. STYLES -- TNA World Heavyweight Title match

Roode and Styles exchanged some offense that boiled over into a series of Irish whips with Styles getting the better of Roode with a dropkick. Roode rolled to the outside as the show cut to commercials.

Back from the break, Roode threw Styles into the ringpost, causing him to fall outside. Roode followed Styles outside and threw him into the ringpost again before throwing him back into the ring for a one count. He beat on Styles while the announcers questioned whether Styles’s mind was preoccupied with the drama surrounding him, Kazarian, Daniels, and Dixie Carter.

Roode charged at Styles, but was met with a back body drop to the outside. Styles followed Roode to the outside and ran at him, but Roode caught him with a sick-looking hip toss into the ring steps. The screen split to show Hogan being informed that his guest had arrived.

The show came back with Roode hitting a suplex and a knee drop for a two count. Roode locked Styles in a chinlock, but Styles was able to come back with a springboard forearm for another two count. Roode tried to go for a superplex, but Styles knocked him off and hit a missile dropkick. Roode and Styles went through another series of exchanges, this time Roode came out on top with a spear that sent Styles back-flipping. Styles came back with some kicks and tried to hit the Styles Clash, but Roode countered with the spinebuster and the fishermen suplex for a close two count. Roode attempted another fishermen suplex, but was caught with a Pele Kick from Styles. Styles went for a springboard 450 that saw Roode putting his knees up. The Champ followed up with another fishermen suplex for the pin.

WINNER: Bobby Roode via pinfall at 21:27 to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title. The match was a little slow at first, but that could have been the fault of a pair of commercial breaks. Towards the end, it turned out to be one heck of a match, and the best part about it was the fact that Roode beat one of TNA’s mainstay “stars,” A.J. Styles, clean. A heel that wins clean, wow, it’s been a long time since wrestling fans have had one of those.

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