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Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 10-10-11

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed to in-ring results with condensed personal commentary by me in italics.

- Triple H came in alone while the wreslers and hired hands were outside on strike. Cena, Sheamus and Punk came in to stand by HHH's side and put on a match.

Hunter circled the ring and said he thinks what they should do is what they do every night on Monday Night Raw: we shut up and fight. Hunter told Sheamus he has a match tonight. He booked Sheamus one-on-one vs. John Cena. And, he'll referee it. As for "foxhole buddy," Hunter told Punk he has a whole table full of pipebombs and headsets to say whatever he wants. Punk just wanted to be able to wear Hunter's blazer and he was in. Hunter told Punk he also needs him to ring the bell. Punk asked for twice the pay and Hunter agreed. Punk then tentatively sounded the bell and the match was on.

1 -- JOHN CENA vs. SHEAMUS -- Triple H special referee -- Punk special guest timekeeper

After 50 seconds of basic action between Cena and Sheamus, Punk fed to the first break of the show 23 minutes into Raw.

Back from break, Punk told viewers not to adjust their TV sets. Punk noted they are in bizarre-world tonight. Suddenly, 4:23 into the match, No Chance In Hell hit. And out came Vince McMahon for his grand return. Punk said he was just trying to be a good commentator like Art Donovan of Rob Naylor. McMahon stepped into the ring and asked for a word with Triple H. He asked Cena and Sheamus to leave the ring. He thanked them for standing up for what they believe in, too. Punk also left the announce position as McMahon thanked the three of them.

WINNER: No Decision at 5:05 when McMahon cut the match off.

- Vince McMahon is back and informs Trips he's no longer in charge...He said the interim GM is John Laurinaitis INSERT FACEPALM!!!

2 -- JOHN MORRISON vs. CHRISTIAN (w/Jack Swagger, Cody Rhodes, and Dolph Ziggler)

Referee Charles Robinson was the assigned referee following the walk-out. Cole said the two Superstars are "wrestling" tonight in their street clothes. Christian's t-shirt was removed early on, but Christian came back with a spear after the heels distracted Morrison. Christian with the win after a minute.

WINNER: Christian at 1:11. WWE seems to be pushing Morrison out the door at this point based on the booking.

Post-match: Ziggler nailed his finisher on Morrison. Rhodes followed with Cross Rhodes. Swagger then dropped Morrison with a gutwrench powerbomb. Ross slipped in a Doctor Bomb reference. Nice. Christian, Ziggler, Rhodes, and Swagger then stood tall in the ring and stood over Morrison before Swagger's music played.

3 -- World Hvt. champion MARK HENRY vs. RANDY ORTON -- non-title match

The match was joined in progress back from break. After a back-and-forth, Cody Rhodes tried to interfere, but Orton threw him away. Orton then countered the World's Strongest Slam into the RKO. Orton had the pin on Henry, but Rhodes interfered, causing a DQ.

Post-match: Orton tried to line up Henry or Rhodes for a Punt, but Henry dropped Orton with the World's Strongest Slam. He actually tried to make a cover, but the match had been ruled a DQ. Henry took out his frustration with another World's Strongest Slam on Orton. After Henry left, Rhodes picked up the scraps with Cross Rhodes on Orton. Rhodes then called for a bag to place over Orton's head. Rhodes took the mic and said if you cut the head off the viper, all the venom goes with it. Rhodes asked Orton if he would like a receipt with his paper bag. He cackled maniacally before his music played and Rhodes bailed from the ring.

WINNER: Orton via DQ at 3:25. Henry was given a chance to get his heat back in the post-match, but odd booking of him taking so much offense from Orton. Granted, it's #2 top star Orton, but WWE isn't protecting Henry as much as they should be. The transition to Orton-Rhodes gives the two men something to work with near the main event scene. As for the booking of the wrestling matches themselves on this show, why would anyone ever spend money on a wrestling show again after this night? Awful.

4 -- KELLY KELLY & EVE vs. ROSA MENDES & TAMINA

Back from break, all four Divas were in the ring. The heels isolated Kelly early on before the action broke down. Eve, who tagged in before the chaos, nailed a top-rope moonsault for the win. After the finish, Divas champ Beth Phoenix and Natalya were shown watching on a monitor.

WINNERS: Eve & Kelly at 2:15. Apparently this puts Eve in position for the next Divas Title shot?

- Laurinaitis calls Jim Ross into the ring...Yep, you guessed it...YOU'RE FIRED!!!

5 -- U.S. champion DOLPH ZIGGLER & JACK SWAGGER & DAVID OTUNGA (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. MASON RYAN & WWE tag champions AIR BOOM (KOFI KINGSTON & EVAN BOURNE) -- six-man tag match

After 1:25 of basic action, they cut to break with the two sides arguing on the floor. More counter-productive presentation of wrestling on this show tonight.

Back from break four minutes later, Ryan took a hot tag and almost dropped Swagger on his head. He then completely whiffed on some corner punches and kicks. Kofi then tagged in and the heels worked him over before Ryan took another tag. Cole went overboard trying to enhance Ryan as he delivered offense. The action broke down before Ryan delivered a swinging sidewalk slam on Ziggler for the pin and the win. Cue up Vickie's screaming and Ryan's awful new theme music. Post-match: Kofi and Ryan checked on Bourne, who took a huge powerbomb from Swagger during the chaos.

WINNERS: Team Ryan at 8:23. I didn't think this show could get any worse, then WWE trotted out Mason Ryan and tried to put him over at the expense of five other more deserving wrestlers.

6 -- WWE champion ALBERTO DEL RIO vs. C.M. PUNK -- non-title match

Cole said this match renews the "long history" between Del Rio and Punk. Cole went all the way back to Summerslam two months ago for the start of their long history. Punk and Del Rio went back and forth early on after Del Rio tried to stall on the outside following early offense from Punk. Punk then went flying to the outside and Laurinaitis suddenly walked out on-stage. He ended the match right now.

WINNER: Match stopped at 4:18.

Post-match: Laurinaitis announced a tag match right now involving two men he re-instated. Long, awkward pause. It's like he was waiting for music to play. Laurinaitis said it's Miz and R-Truth. Miz walked out on-stage before Truth followed behind and they rapped their way to the ring. The crowd didn't seem to care. And another break.

6b -- WWE champion ALBERTO DEL RIO & C.M. PUNK vs. THE MIZ & R-TRUTH

The match was joined in progress back from break. Cole went through the recent history of Del Rio being assaulted by Miz and Truth after Hell in a Cell. After Miz and Truth dominated early on, Del Rio and Punk put aside their "long feud" and exchanged tags to begin working over Miz.

At the top of the hour, Lawler went back to his thoughts about someone trying to sabotage this show to get Triple H fired. Cole then reset the show, informing viewers of the headlines from this show: Triple H fired, Laurinaitis in as GM. Also, Rhodes putting a paper bag over Orton's head and Jim Ross fired. No surprise - no mention of the two PPV main events announced tonight. Meanwhile, Del Rio decided to walk away from ringside, leaving Punk alone in the match. The crowd tried to rally with a "C-M-Punk" chant as the heels worked over Punk. Punk made a comeback on Miz with a Macho Man elbow drop before trying the G2S, but Truth broke it up. Miz and Truth then double-teamed Punk, so ref Charles Robinson threw out the match.

WINNER: Punk via DQ at 8:03.

Post-match: Triple H, in street clothes, stormed the ring and destroyed Miz and Truth. Miz tried to escape through the crowd, but Hunter yanked him back to ringside and threw him into the ring steps. Punk then flung Truth over the announce table. Truth escaped through the crowd, though. Miz bailed, too. Hunter and Punk then re-assembled together in the ring. Cue up Hunter's theme music.

Backstage: Otunga and Laurinaitis were shown watching the happenings. Laurinaitis said he's going to ask the board about booking Punk and Triple H together as allies against Miz and Truth at Vengeance. Otunga liked the idea. Back live, Cole acted like the match is official as Hunter and Punk posed in the ring to close the show eight minutes past the top of the hour.

Arcademan:
ROH TV Results: 10-8-11

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

1 - - ANDY RIDGE vs. TOMASSO CIAMPA (w/The Embassy)


Corino put over Ciampa on commentary as he delivered a clothesline to Ridge. Ridge blocked a suplex and both men brawled on the apron. Ridge hit several kicks, but Ciampa fired back with a series of chops. Ridge won the exchanges with a clothesline. Ciampa fired right back and tripped Ridge on the apron before swinging him into the barricade at ringside. Ouch! Corino talked about how talented Ciampa was, but if he continued to listen to Nana, he wouldn’t get anywhere. Corino referenced Kevin Steen without using his name, so Kelly quickly cut him off. Ciampa worked a headlock, but Ridge fired back with a chin breaker followed by a series of kicks. Ridge followed up with a springboard ace crusher for a 2 count. They showed the tweet of the week. It was better than the one they used last week, but totally useless.

Ciampa fired back with a series of running knees in the corner. He followed up with project Ciampa for the win.

Winner: Tomasso Ciampa

2 - - DAVEY RICHARDS vs. RODERICK STRONG – ROH World Title match

Strong took Richards down to the mat early, but Richards drove him into the ropes. Strong slapped Richards across the face after the broke apart. A heavy chant for Richards broke out as both men circled each other in the middle of the ring. Both men exchanged counters and came to a stalemate and the crowd applauded. Richards caught Strong in a submission on the mat. Strong countered with a submission of his own on Richards. Richards escaped and grounded Strong with an arm submission as the crowd clapped. Richards went for an ankle lock, but Strong shoved him to the floor. Both men ended up on the floor and Richards lit up Strong with kicks as Kelly talked about Richards’s training camp in preparation for the match.

Strong fired back with a kick and tossed Richards into the guardrail. Both men exchanged chops on the floor and Strong won the battle with a huge chop. They continued to go at it on the floor with Richards whipping Strong into the guardrail and following up with a running kick to the head. The announcers said both men were fighting for the biggest prize in wrestling. Strong snapped Richards’s neck over the top rope from the outside and went on the attack. Kelly referenced McGuinness as being a former ROH World Champion. Both men brawled up top and Richards hit an enzuguri that sent Strong to the floor. Richards got distracted by Martini and Strong nailed him with a kick from the apron as they went to break with a nearfall.

They came back from the break with Strong in control. They showed two small boxes with the “live” action and highlights from action during the break that saw Strong win an exchange of blows with a dropkick. They went back to live action with Richards hitting a suplex as the crowd applauded. Both men recovered and began exchanging blows in the middle of the ring. Richards won the exchange with two big kicks. Richards kicked Strong to the outside and nailed him with a running kick on the apron. Richards followed up with a dive through the ropes and the crowd went nuts, although the sound was low for the pop.

Richards went up top and hit a missile dropkick inside the ring for a nearfall. Strong and Richards exchanged blows in the center of the ring. Davey hit a series of slaps and nailed Strong with a running forearm and a suplex for a 2 count. The crowd chanted “this is awesome” as Richards went on the attack. Strong fired back and caught Richards with a powerslam for a 2 count. Strong went for a backbreaker, but Richards caught him in a pinning combination for a 2 count. Strong fired back with a big kick for a 2 count. Richards hit a backbreaker on the apron and rolled Richards back into the apron for a nearfall. Strong hit a kick, but Richards hit the alarm clock. Richards then caught Strong with a lariat that left both men down on the mat. The crowd chanted for Richards as he struggled to his feet.

They came to the middle of the ring and exchanged blows again. Richards sold a forearm and returned the favor to Strong, who went down to a knee. Strong hit a chop and Richards fired up and nailed him with a kick. Kelly said they were running low on TV time. He said the match would continue next week if they ran out of time. Strong caught Richards with a kick in the corner and followed up with a gut buster for a nearfall. The fans chanted “this is awesome.” Richards ducked a charge in the corner and hit a running knee. Richards put Strong on the top turnbuckle and nailed him with a superplex. He held on and hit a falcon arrow for a 2 count. Richards then grabbed an ankle lock, but Strong fought out of it. Strong went for another gut buster, but Richards caught him with an ankle lock. Richards grapevine the leg and Martini got on the apron as Strong tapped. Richards chased Martini into the ring and ducked a clothesline from Strong. Richards took out Strong and went after Martini. Richards sent Martini out of the ring and walked right into the sick kick from Strong for another nearfall. Strong applied the Stronghold, but Richards countered it into the ankle lock. Strong pushed him off, but Richards hit a kick. Strong spit at Richards and slapped him in the face. Richards fired back with a roundhouse kick to the head, but Strong kicked out. Richards then got the ankle lock and grapevined the leg for the tap out.

Winner: Davey Richards to retain the ROH World Title

Star rating: (***1/4) – This was the best match ROH has presented on television so far. Strong and Richards delivered some really good in-ring action, but the shenanigans with Martini and too many nearfalls watered things down a bit.

Arcademan:
WWE NXT Redemption Results: 10-12-11

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

1 - A.J. vs. MAXINE

Back from break, Maxine is in control of A.J. and gets a nearfall. Maxine with her almost Sheamus-like offense, pounding on A.J. while she is tied up in the ropes. Regal gives us another story about one of Maxine's exotic relatives. Maxine continues to abuse A.J. Maxine with a nice-looking suplex for two, and her third resthold of the three-minute match. The crowd rallies behind A.J. as Maxine tries Ten Punches, but A.J. throws her off and goes up top. A.J. with a high crossbody for one, and a spinner heel kick for two. A.J. fires up, but Maxine ducks a punch and turns it into a backbreaker. A.J. with a Shining Wizard out of nowhere for two.

WINNER: A.J. in 5:00. Maxine has good brawling offense, but she needs to speed it up and use fewer holds. A.J.'s flexibility gives her that Evan Bourne quality of selling submission holds really well. A.J. has amazing charisma and get get anyone to want to cheer for her without a second of mic time. They're still learning to put on a good match, but the raw talent is there.

2 - THE USOS vs. CURT HAWKINS & TYLER REKS - Tag Team Match

Jey Uso starts off strong against Curt. They do some back-and-forth tags to wear down Hawkins. The crowd is dead. Jimmy accidentally lets Reks tag in and Reks overpowers Jimmy. Jimmy turns the tide and Hawkins tags in, and gets punished, too. The faces continue to isolate Hawkins, in a total reversal of roles in the typical WWE tag match. Reks breaks up a pin and Hawkins gets cleared from the ring. Jey with a huge over the top rope dive onto Curt at ringside.

Hawkins is still in trouble, but finally tags Reks in. Reks and Hawkins isolate their opponent. Hawkins and Reks drag out the typical heel beat down. There's just not enough crowd involvement to make this feel exciting. Regal says that Reks is using a hold he liked to use, and that he's glad that the new Superstars are studying the veterans. Jey finally tags Jimmy in who takes down Reks and knocks Hawkins out of the ring. Stinkface gets two. He goes up top but Reks transitions the crossbody into a powerslam, so very sweet. Reks ducks a superkick and hoists him up for the Burning Hammer, but he slips out and tag in, hit Reks with a double superkick, then hit Reks with a double Superfly Splash for the win.

WINNERS: The Usos in 10:00. The long periods of isolation by both teams was slow, but the ending was hot, especially the crossbody reversal into a powerslam. It was also good to see both Hawkins and Reks get some mic time before the match.

3 -- PERCY WATSON (w/Titus O'Neil) vs. DERRICK BATEMAN (w/Maxine)

Watson and Bateman start off with some chain wrestling going both ways. Percy shows off his big dropkick. Watson looks like he is going for a moonsault and Bateman dropkicks him from behind. Bateman with a gutbuster that looked weak. The announcers say that Bateman's covers are slow, and they're right, Regal says they point it out to help them learn. Bateman with more basic offense.

Percy with a bone-crushing crossbody for two. Bateman bounces right back though. Bateman with an abdominal stretch and Percy sells it like it is the worse pain ever, but hip tosses himself out. Bateman with a nice dropkick of his own and a powerslam, but whiffs on an elbow drop, allowing Percy to get back to his feet. Percy with some offense and he gets the crowd fired up. He does his jumping lateral press for two. Bateman with a gordbuster and Korpella attributes it to watching old tapes. Percy with a huge flapjack, and some sort of finisher (like a suplex/flapjack) for the win.

WINNER: Percy Watson in 8:00. Much better match than I expected. Both Bateman and Watson have the athletic talent, it's just a matter of them needing some spit and polish.

Arcademan:
WWE Superstars Results: 10-13-11

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

1 - SANTINO MARELLA vs. JTG

Santino starts off by threatening JTG with slaps and the Cobra, backing him to the ropes a number of times. Santino with a drop toehold, then spins himself on JTG’s back. JTG gets frustrated and goes on the attack. Santino with a hip toss and a powerslam and readies the Cobra, but JTG gets to the corner, then ambushes Santino as he deals with the ref. JTG with his basic heel offense. Backbreaker gets JTG two. Scott Stanford makes a series of “JTG’s so fly…” and “JTG’s so cool…” jokes. The crowd rallies behind Santino, and he does some punches, the split, the hip toss, but whiffs on the Sailor Salute Headbutt. Santino with a stunner, then the Cobra is ready, it connects, and Santino gets the win. “Good night Irene” from Stanford.

WINNER: Santino Marella in 5:00. Basic match to get Santino some ring time and expose live crowds to JTG as a heel. JTG’s offense is so bland, though. It was refreshing to hear the announcers focus on this match, not the Raw drama from Monday night.

2 - ALEX RILEY vs. DREW MCINTYRE

Riley’s pop sounded fairly genuine, not sweetened like most on Superstars are. Last week, he seemed over with the crowd, too. The match started with a quick lock-up before McIntyre put Riley in the corner and celebrated. He backs off, then the two men chain wrestle, but Drew cheapshots Riley as the ref pulls them apart. Quick, hard-hitting, back and forth. Riley with Ten Punches in the corner, then some sort of move to drive Drew’s head into the match. Riley springboards over the top rope to Drew on the ground, but Drew shoves his face into the apron. Stanford throws to a commercial, which doesn’t happen.

Back from the false break, Drew is in control. He does a neat suplex, almost an inside-out suplex. And then he slows it down with an armbar. The crowd gets behind Riley and Drew cuts off the comeback. Drew stays in control and the ref has to repeatedly warn him to listen to his instructions. Riley’s still wearing “VV” on his trunks, which stands for “Varsity Villain,” which was his NXT gimmick. I guess his new trunks were in the wash. Alex with a pair of clotheslines then an AA Spinebuster. Floating DDT from A-Ry for two. Stanford calls him a “Pu Pu Platter of talent.” I can’t make this stuff up. Drew with the sky-high spinebuster for two. Scott says that he is listed on a Chinese restaurant as “Sum Dumb Guy.” Alex tries a backslide, but Drew rolls through and transitions to the Future Shock DDT. Alex powers out and turns it into a Samoan Drop. Slick sequence. This somehow gets the win.

WINNER: Alex Riley in 10:00. Who wins with a Samoan Drop? Outside of that, this was a good match. Drew has improved so much since his debut, culminating with his outstanding Elimination Chamber role earlier this year, and Alex Riley is becoming a reliable wrestler. Both have a long future ahead of them, they both have mic skills and ring skills. Effective match to get them some time.

3 - EZEKIEL JACKSON vs. HEATH SLATER

Jackson makes fun of Slater, then shushes him like he did to Jindal Mahal. Slater tries to attack him, but Jackson knocks him silly. Zeke with unimaginative power offense and the announcers try to give him a personality. Torture Rack, but Slater slips out. Another false commercial break, and Jackson is bulldozing Slater still. Slater finally gets some offense in and shows a lot of fire. Zeke throws him into the corner, but Slater catches him in the eye and hits a tornado DDT for two. Slater tries a rear chinlock. Jackson fights out but Slater connects with a low dropkick for two and another chinlock. Slater keeps him down after Jackson fights out, and goes for a third chinlock. Zeke stands up and backs into the turnbuckle to knock Slater off, then gets a big backbreaker. Zeke with the corner clothesline, then the torture rack for the tap out.

WINNER: Ezekiel Jackson in 5:00. How is Heath Slater a heel, when he’s almost always the smaller man in the ring, and he gets beat up for most of his matches? He’s more like the Little Engine that Couldn’t.

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Arcademan:
TNA Impact Wrestling Results: 10-13-11

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

1 -- A.J. STYLES & ROB VAN DAM vs. DANIELS & JERRY LYNN

RVD ran to the ring shortly after the bell sounded to help even out the heels's unfair advantage. The heels eventually cheated to re-take the advantage and begin working on Van Dam. Styles took a hot tag at 3:30 and delivered trademark offense, but Daniels countered the trademark reverse DDT and tagged in Lynn. Styles simply delivered a trademark dropkick to Lynn before the action broke down. The action then moved to the floor, so Styles splashed everyone with a flip dive on the outside. Back in the ring, Styles dropped Daniels with a springboard forearm smash. Lynn then took a Pele kick. He wanted the Clash on Lynn and Daniels bailed from the ring as Styles delivered. Styles then made the cover as he stared down Daniels to set up their match on Sunday.

WINNERS: Styles & RVD at 5:49. Strong build-up to Styles-Daniels; not so much for Lynn-RVD, which is supposed to be a grudge feud after Lynn screwed Van Dam out of the Bound for Glory Series, but RVD's character was booked like it was another day at the office despite having an opportunity to really get his hands on Lynn before the PPV. (*3/4)

2 -- SAMOA JOE vs. MATT MORGAN

Morgan dropped Joe face-first into the turnbuckle before delivering his trademark rapid-fire elbows in the corner. Morgan tried to follow with charging offense, but Joe delivered a drop toehold into the turnbuckle. Joe then went to work on Morgan as a giant ticket graphic for TNA's upcoming live events blocked the action. Morgan showed agility leap-frogging Joe from the top turnbuckle and rolling up Joe from behind for a quick three count.

WINNER: Morgan at 2:07.

Post-match: Joe clipped Morgan from behind, targeting the knee. Joe slapped on a submission hold and Morgan tapped as Joe tried to injure his opponent on Sunday. Crimson, in street clothes and limping from last week, made the save with chair in-hand. On the stage, Joe took the mic and said he figured this out: it's an old-fashioned game of King of the Jungle. Joe said he sees two beta males who are afraid to face each other, so they're getting together to go after the Alpha ***-kicker. Joe booked the triple threat match for the PPV and told them they can either be the Alpha or be friends. Nice psychology from Joe setting up the three-way.

3 -- X Division champion AUSTIN ARIES & KID KASH vs. JESSE SORENSEN & BRIAN KENDRICK

Once the action actually entered the ring, Sorensen was quickly isolated by the heels. Sorensen eventually tagged in Kendrick and the action broke down. In the confusion, Aries tried a belt shot, but Kendrick ducked and nailed Sliced Bread #2. Kendrick with the pin for the win. "Kendrick just pinned the champion," Tenay declared before Kendrick picked up the title belt and danced around with it. Kendrick then dropped the belt on Aries's chest.

WINNERS: Kendrick & Sorensen at 4:28. A rushed, basic match to set up Kendrick-Aries at the PPV.

4 -- MR. ANDERSON vs. SCOTT STEINER -- Bully Ray ringside enforcer

The bell sounded with two men squaring off inside the ring. Refreshing. Anderson then distracted himself with Ray ringside, allowing Steiner to attack Anderson and begin working him over. Steiner mixed in some push-ups and cut off Anderson as he tried to nip at his heels. Steiner then ripped off some chops and Steiner paused to tell the crowd to shut up as they whoo'ed. Amazing timing. "Three days!" Ray shouted toward Anderson from ringside. Steiner went back to work on Anderson, who came back with a neckbreaker for a two count. Anderson then slipped to the outside and punched Ray in the face.

Back in the ring, Steiner low-blowed Anderson right in front of the ref, who just let it go. Has to be at least one instance of referee incompetence per match in TNA. Suddenly, Abyss came to ringside and wrapped a chain around his fist. He measured Anderson for a blow, but Anderson ducked and Steiner took the chain shot. Anderson discarded Abyss, then pinned Steiner for the win.

WINNER: Anderson at 4:03. Was this a double-secret No DQ match?

Post-match: Anderson smiled toward Ray as he bailed from ringside. Back in the ring, Ray screamed at Abyss before Gunner and Jeff Jarrett hit the ring. Jarrett shoved Abyss and asked him what's wrong with him. Jarrett talked trash and Ray told him to stop screwing up. Abyss took his bullying from Bully Ray in-stride before having enough and grabbing Ray around the throat. Immortal beat down Abyss, though, before Abyss could inflict any damage. They dismantled Abyss before Ray brought a table into the ring. Anderson stormed the ring to make the save, but Immortal beat him down and Ray put Anderson through the table. "Three days!" Ray shouted toward Anderson as the cameras picked up on the carnage in the ring with Anderson and Abyss KO'ed in the ring.

5 -- ROBERT ROODE vs. JEFF JARRETT (w/Karen Jarrett) & GUNNER -- handicap match

In the ring, Roode took apart Gunner before Jarrett tripped Roode from behind on the floor. The distraction allowed the heels to deliver a two-on-one beating. Apparently no tags are required here. The most heat was on Karen ringside as Gunner and Jarrett wore down Roode in the ring. Jarrett then mocked the Beer...Money chant, which led to Roode popping up from behind. Roode, infuriated, shot a double bird, before delivering big clotheslines. Roode then clotheslined Gunner over the top rope to the floor. Jarrett tried The Stroke, but Roode blocked and nailed a Double R spinebuster. Roode followed with a Crossface right in front of Karen. Gunner broke it up, though, so Roode slapped the Crossface on Gunner. Gunner tapped after a few moments, giving Roode another win.

Post-match: Roode smashed Jarrett with right hands after Jarrett tried to attack Roode. Ray then stormed the ring to low-blow Roode. Steiner followed with an attack on Roode. James Storm then hit the ring to make the save for Roode. However, the numbers advantage gave Immortal control again. Angle then slowly made his way to the ring as the heels held up Roode for Angle to deliver a KO blow.

However, Jeff Hardy's music hit and he stormed the ring to clean house. Hardy stomped and kicked the crap out of Ray before dropping Double J with the Twist of Fate. Hardy stood tall in the ring as Beer Money recovered and Immortal retreated on the floor. Once the dust settled, Storm took exception to Hardy's involvement. Roode was more understanding, though. Storm cut off a handshake, but Roode accepted. Hardy then tried to leave the ring, but Storm cut him off. Storm frowned at Hardy, but then joined Roode in holding up Hardy's hand. They hugged it out before Hardy posed in the ring, with the spotlight on him. Roode got a brief camera shot before TNA cut backstage.

WINNER: Roode at 3:58. So, is it Hardy vs. Angle at the PPV? Not in favor of adding this many players to the mix after the solid work in the opening segment to hype Angle vs. Roode and getting over Roode's toughness in this match. This is a flashback to TNA's past when they would add one (or ten) too many ingredients to the mix and ruin the stew.

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